CONTENTS. have a splendid time of it during their visit to York goes without saying. With so indefati gable, so genial, and so capable a cicerone as Sir Knight T. B. LEADIBS 193 East Lancashire Provincial Charity Com- WHYTEHEAD , we may be sure the pilgrims from the far West will be taken Onsecration of the Military Jubilee Lodge, mittee 20c No. 3I9J> Dover 194 Leeds Masonic Educational Institution 200 to see, if they have not already seen , the numerous memorials of early Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 194 Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Eng provincial Grand Chapter of East Lanca- I3le 0f wight 200 lish Masonry which the York lodges are so fortunate as to possess, the shire...... iqi Bro> enry Cross's Concert at Willesden 201 famous York Minster and its historic crypts, and whatever else there may C H ^bT£ yV Schoo, ] g1 ^^J^^^^^Z ,0. be that is worth inspecting. They will be heartily welcomed also by the ' '' "" " - ' ' * ''' Note^andQueries"!!'.!'...... ;];;;'.;'.;'.;..;'..;'..... Ill Knights Templar Pilgrimage to York 201 brethren of our lod ges and the companions of our chapters , and probably RJPOBTS OF MASONIC M KETINOS— Provincial Calendars 201 the only difficulty they will experience will be to compress an impossible Craft Masonry i g8 The Craft 201 I nstruction 100 The Queen's Jubilee 201 number of visits, banquets, and the like into a necessarily limited space of Provincial Priory of Northumberland, Royal Arch '' '' " '' """""" 200 Instruction ...... "!!! 200 Durham, and Berwick-on-Tweed 201 time. But whatever may be the particular character of the receptions they Ancient and Accepted Rite 200 The Craft Abroad 202 will meet with in York primarily, and then in London , Paris, and other Queensland 200 Theatres 203 China 200 A Busy Dramatist 203 cities and towns they may have arranged to visit, one thing is certain , Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 200 Obituary 204 Rast Lancashire Systematic Masonic Edu- Masonic and General Tidings 204 namely, that in 1887, as in 1878, the pilgrims from the United States will cational and Benevolent Institution 200 Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii. find themselves almost as much at home as in their own country. They will experience climatic, scenic, and other differences, but there will be no differ- _ „ . IT is satisfactory to find that after an interval of 10 years the Prov. G. oupt. • •* ence in the good-fellowship by which they will find themselves surrounded , South Wales Eastern Division of South Wales is again numbered among and we can only hope that the weather will give them as genial a welcome ' ' the provinces which are endowed with a Royal Arch provin- to the old country as their brethren in Masonry. organisation. The late R.W. Bro. T. M. TALBOT, who died in 1876, cial * * was both Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Superintendent of * THAT we are not exaggerating when we say that the great Royal Arch Masonry for this division of South Wales. He was succeeded ' K.T. Reception difficulty which will be experienced by the American p il grims in the year of his death by Bro. Sir G EO . ELLIOT, Bart., in the former Programme. tQ wjj| e compress ar, almost impossible number of enter- capaci ty, and now a successor to him in the latter has been found in the ^ tainments into a necessarily limited space of time may be seen from the person of Bro. MARMADUKE TENNANT, who, as Bro. Sir GEO. ELLIOT'S circular letter we publish elsewhere from Sir Knight T. B. W HYTEHEAD Deputy, already has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the pro- , istrar, Ancient Ebor Preceptory. Herein it is shown how our vince, is well acquainted with the feeling by which the breth ren are ani- Reg American friends will be occupied between the time of their arrival mated, and is immensely popular. There is reason to hope that under the " at the Station Hotel, in York, on the evening of the 19th y," and their departure auspices of M.E. Comp. TENNANT, Provincial Grand Superintendent, Jul " for Royal Arch Masonry in this portion of the principality will show renewed London at 10 o'clock a.m. on Thursday, July 21st; " and it will suffice if we activity and vigour, and we trust the career which has been begun so mention that it includes dinner and attending an emergency meeting of the with an exemp favourably this week will be both a brilliant one and prolonged. Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611, lication of English Craft working, on the evening of their arrival ; and the day following a course of iionising • • • in the morning ; lunch at 12.30 p.m. with Lodge, No. i6u ; ,„ „ , ,. At the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution visit to the Ancient Ebor Preceptory, with exemplification West Yorkshire . of Victoria jubilee last February, Bro. J AMES TERRY mentioned incidentally English Templar working, at 2.30 p.m.; divine service at the cathedral a Presentations. tnat tne province 0f West Yorkshire proposed doing some- 4.30 p.m. ; reception at the Mansion House by the Lord M AYOR and Lady thing of a special character for that Institution in commemoration of the M AYORESS at 7 p.m. ; and Templar banquet at the Guildhall at 7.30 p.m. QUEEN 'S Jubilee. At the time our worthy brother was not in a position to This of course represents only the official programme, but there will doubt- state what that " something " would be, though he led his audience to less be in addition a number of semi-official, quasi-official , and unofficial understand that it would be worthy both of the Sovereign it was intended interludes in which the pilgrims will be pressed to take part, and in which to commemorate and the Province. The secret has now been divulged. At we dare say they will acquit themselves manfull y after the manner of Knight the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, at Huddersfield, on Templar Pilgrims of the olden time. If the whole of the tour is modelled Wednesday, the 30th ult., it was resolved that the sum of 2000 guineas be after the York fashion , our visitors and the ladies accompanying them will raised by the province for the purpose of purchasing two permanent pre- have a high time of it. sentations to the Widows' Fund of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu- *** tion , to be named " The West Yorkshire V ICTORIA Jubilee Presentations," From the report in the Canadia n Craftsman of the proceedings and P.G. Lodge itself set the example by voting 200 guineas fro m its funds Lodge of at the Annual Communication in January last of the Grand Quebec. towards the proposed purchase. This is good news indeed , good news for Lodge of Quebec, the meeting appears to have passed off the Widows' Fund aforesaid , and a grand testimony to the loyalty of West quietly enough. It was inevitable there should be some reference made in Yorkshire to our gracious Sovereign. It is likewise encouraging to those the Grand Master's address to the edict of non-intercourse issued in July, who hope the Jubilee year may prove exceptionally beneficial to our several 1886, against the United Grand Lodge of England and its belongings. Masonic Institutions, and even we may take some comfort to ourselves at But the tone of the reference is subdued as if the Grand Master had not finding that part at least of the Jubilee celebration programme we shadowed quite made up his mind whether to rejoice at the discharge of his blunder- forth some months since is in the way of being realised. We trust before buss, as Mr. W INKLE did, when , after a variety of intricate evolutions, he long to hear that other Provinces have determined on following the splendid managed to let off his gun ; or to yield himself up to a grief that spurns all Sample set them by West Yorkshire. consolation at finding that the letting off of his weapon has not affected our equanimity on either side of the Atlantic. We are glad of this. The *** N J a num^er of American brethren under the leadership of quieter Quebec becomes, the greater prospect is there that reason will The Amef * ^ Pilgrimage to Bro. CHARLES E. M EYER, of Philadel phia, visited this country, resume its sway in the councils of her Masonic dignitaries, and then, no and during their soiourn in London were entertained at a doubt, there will be a chance of her and England establishing friendly banquet in the great hall of Freemasons' Tavern by the proprietor of this and fraternal relations with each other. Till that happy time arrives, we journal. Bro. GEORGE KENNING presided at the banquet-table, with have nothing left us to do but to wait patiently and hopefully, in the belief the A. F. A. j^os. Rev. W OODFORD, P.G.C., and W. J. H UGHAN, that everything will be properly arranged by-and-bye. •G.D., in the chairs of S.W. and J.W., respectively, and many Grand *# * tncers, present and to support him in his fraternal welcome to the „ ,. . ,. W E congratulate our respected and R.W. Bro. Lord LEIGH , past, Testimonial to ft . r . > Pilgrims—Bros, the late Col. C REATON . P.G.D. : T OHN B.—now Sir T OHN R.W. Bro. Lord Prov. G.M. of Warwickshire, on the recent handsome recog- ¦ Lelg " — MoNCKTON , then Pres. B. of Gen . Purp.; P. DE LANDE LONG, P.G.D. ; ' nition by the Magistrates of Warwickshire of his long and *¦ A. • PHILBRICK, Q.C., now G. Reg. ; the late J OSHUA N UNN, P.G.S.B.; valued services as Lord Lieutenant of the County. The testimonials which late '"e H YDE PULLEN, P.G.S.B. ; JABEZ H OGG, P.G.D. ; and B RACK- were presented in the County Hall, Warwick, on Saturday last, to his Lord- ONE BAKER , P.G.D., being among the most conspicuous. In Jul y next, ship and Lady LEIGH, and the accompanying illuminated address, testify to already notified in our columns, there will be another pilgrimage under the fact that, during his more than 30 years' tenure of the Lord Lieutenancy leadership of the same Bro. CHARLES E. M EYER, the main purpose of Warwickshire, the noble lord has taken every opportunity in his power ln g to visit the ancient City of York, and at the special invitation of the of promoting the material, moral , and social welfare of the people embers of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory of that city, to take part in a in the great midland county. According to the address he has * Knight Templar union which has been arranged as part of the during that period g iven a generous support to its Charitable and Benevo- °r,a' r th T P °gramme to be carried out in connection with the celebration of lent Institutions, and has evinced an ever active sympathy with its poor. Jubilee of Queen VICTORIA'S reign. That the American Sir Knights will These services had been previously recognised by the Birmingham Magi- ment of freemasonry, and they were very strates and now those of the whole county have joined in the recognition. proud to have him amongst them that evening. He hoped the Earl would, on many subsequent be very gratif ying to his lordshi p, to Lady LEIGH , and his family occasions This must together with the other Grand Officers, grace their banquets with * icuous degree to his lordship 's bre- their and friends, and hardly in a less consp presence. (Applause.) Warwickshire and throughout the country generally. thren in Masonry, both in Bro. Earl AMHERST, who was cheered on rising, said he was al\vay his patent as P.G.M. s Bro. Lord LEIGH is the senior of our Prov. G.Masters, obliged to the Masons of Kent for the enthusiastic manner in which the« of Warwickshire dating from ist August, 1852, and we take upon ourselves to received the toast of the health of himself and the Provincial Grand Officers . As regarded assert that during the whole of the period that has since elapsed his lord- himself he could only say that he endeavoured to the best of his abilities to discharge the duties of the high position shi 's presidency over that section of the English Craft has fully ju stified which p he held. They had a large number of brethren present from the province for so important an office by the late Earl of ZETLAND, Grand his selection and he wished to take the opportunity of saying a few words on provincial yet many years to preside Master. We trust his lordship may be spared matters—although he was sorry for the ladies in the gallery that no secrets great county of over both the civil and the Masonic fortunes of the would be disclosed. (Laughter.) Several schemes had been started f 0r Warwickshire, celebrating the Queen 's Jubilee, and he thought the Kentish Masons would not wish to be behind-hand in any way. (Hear, hear.) He had been asked b MILITARY JUBILEE y many Masons whether they ought not in the County of Kent to celebrate CONSECRATION OF THE the Jubilee by some scheme of their own. They did not wish in any way LODGE, No. 2195, DOVER. to withdraw support from the scheme which had been put forward by the Prince of Wales, who had done a great deal for Freemasonry. He hoped they would shortly hear what had been the result of the Prince' The ceremonies connected with the consecration of a new lodge s appeal t0 the different lodges, and then it would be the proper time for them interesting and of such rare occurrence that we were not at to con. are so peculiarly sider what they should do in Kent. (Hear, hear.) For the purpose assemblage of the ancient and universal d all surprised to witness such a large discussing that matter he proposed to call the preliminary meeting a month brotherhood as was got together on Friday, the 1st inst., at the Freemasons' earlier that year. Whatever the scheme might be he did think there was Hall, Dover, to take part in the foundation of the Military Jubilee Lodge one thing essential, namely, that it should be entirely Masonic—whether it established for brethren of the services in the South-Eastern Military was lor widows or orphans, or for some other Charitable purpose. (Hear hear,) Such indeed was the pressure upon the space by the influx from District. Bro, EASTES, D.P.G.M., replied for the Provincial Grand Officers. and local lodges that some apprehension arose as to the He surrounding said one would think it impossible to find' a town where there was room tor il effectiveness of the ceremonies being marred in some degree, but happ y a new lodge, but he believed this military lodge was very much needed in this was not the case. Dover. (Applause.) They had other military lodges in the province, and The R.W. Prov. G.M., Bro . Earl Amherst, arrived with his deputy, he always tound that the military brethren were as zealous, it not more so than their civilian brethren. He had always found the military brethren Bro J. S. Eastes, and the following Prov. Grand Officers ; Bros. Warne, in the Province ot Kent were never behind in doing their duties when called P.M. 20, P.S.G.W. ; Rev. P. J. Syree, P.M. 709, P.G.C. ; B. K. Thorpe, upon. (Hear, hear.) He was sure the new lodge had the best wishes of P.M. 709, P.G. Treas. ; A. Spencer, P.M. 503, P.G. Sec ; A. Penfold, all the Provincial Grand Officers in Kent. P.M. 913, P.S.G.D. ; F. W. Prescott , P.M. 199, P.S.G.D. ; W. S. Elers, Earl AMHERST then proposed the toast of " The Newly-Consecrated P.M. 874, P.J.G.D. ; W. Watson, P.M. 1050, P.S.G.W. ; J. G. Henning, Lodge." He said they had tnat day started a new lodge under very happy auspices, and he hoped it would be a centre ot Masonic P.M. 127, P.G.D.C; J. Aillud , P.M. 615, P.A.G.C; E. Hire, P.M. 115, interest and work to all those who wore the uniform of her Majesty. There was a large P.G.S.B. ; and Plant, P.M. 31, P.G. Org. His lordshi p having been J. number of military men who, in response to the call of duty, than brethren who had received in due Masonic lorm by no less 140 come and go, and it must be very gratitying to them to find a assembled in the hall, at once opened the lodge, and addressed the brethren lodge establiahed in the town, where they would always be made wel- on the object of their meeting, stating that he felt peculiar pleasure in re- come, and where they could associate with those who wore the uniiorm of the commending the petition for the formation of this Military Lodge seeing British Army. It had given him great pleasure to come down that day, because he thought the lodge was very much needed. He mustconiess that that there was a very large number of military brethren in the locality . He he was surprised at the large attendance at the consecration ceremony. He of room for this lodge to work without doing was quite sure there was plenty could congratulate the lodge upon its choice of officers , as he was sure they the le-ist, or, at any rate, only an insignificant amount of harm to the lodges had the interests of the Cratt deeply at heart. (Applause.) He gave already existing in Dover. He also derived much gratification from the them the toast of the lodge, which he would couple with the name ot the W. fact that a goodly number of brethren of influence in the army had enrolled Master. (Cheers.) themselves as members, and he was quite sure that with such as these The toasi was drunk with Kentish Fire. The W ORSHIPKUL M ASTER in replying said he trusted it would ever be amongst them , the lod ge he was about to consecrate with so much pride and the object ot tneir lives to upnold tne honour ot Masonry in whatever part pleasure would, with the almost instinctive discipline of its members, keep ol the world they might be called upon to serve the Queen. It had been well to the front the ancient landmarks and principles of the Order. said that the sun never sets on the Queen's dominions, and that the roll of The consecration was then most impressively rendered by the Provincial the British drum at tattoo was continuous irom west to east and throug hout Grand Master assisted by the P.G. Chaplain , the Rev P. J. Syree, vicar the whole world. He tnought to this lact was due to a very great extent trie universality ot Masonry, lor wnerever tne British army had tne Cratt of Chartham , who delivered the oration, and Bro. W. Hall, P.M. of Canter- gone, had iollowed very soon atterwards. He'thought he could say to the Dover excellent director of ceremonies. Bro. Hall kindl bury, who was a most y Military Juudee Lodge that they would in no way be behind their military lent the consecrating vessels procured by him last year in Belgium, and used brethren who had gone belore them. for the first time in England on this occasion. The anthems and responses Bro. Major M OORE proposed '• The Visitors," which was replied to by were sung by Bros. Plant, Moulding, and Higgins, from Canterbury, and Bros. M ONTAGUE and Captain W ESTON . Bro. W. O. Kennett, P.M. 1208, in a very effective manner, Bro. Winterbon " The Officers ot the Lodge " was proposed by Bro. Captain BURNEY , and replied to by Bro. Surgeon S. FLOOD . presiding at the Organ. In the presence of no less than Past Masters J. 53 The other toasts were " The Press " and the Tyler's toast. Bro. Eastes, regularl installed Broi G. F. Smythe as firs t the Dep. P.G.M., y During the evening songs were sung by Bros. Higgins, Moulding, and Master, and the following officers were then invested; Bros. Edward Bacon Plant (ot Canterbury Cathedral), Major Moore, and Sergeant-Major as l.P.M. and Secretary ; S. J. Flood as S.W.; W. J. Moore as J.W. ; Barron. C. C. Walter, P.M., Treas. ; G. Church, as S.D.: Bro. General Cuming A very fine selection of music was performed in the balcony during the evening by the splendid band ot the as J.D. ; Blanch , as I.G. ; Barron , P.M., as D.C. ; C. Young and Munster Fusiliers. The Lodge banner, Officers ' Collars, ' , Stewards ; E. Knox as A.D.C.j and Wilson as-Tyler. Jewels, Gauntlets, and Founders Creeland Jewels, were manufactured by Bro. George Kenning. Cordial votes ol thanks were directed to be recorded to Bro. the Earl of Amherst and Prov. Grand Officers for their kindness in starting the new lodge, and after several join ing members and initiates had been proposed , PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP WEST the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall, where a recherche" banquet took YORKSHIRE. place at 6.30. Under the banner of Harmony Lodge, No. 275, the annual meeting of The banquet took place in the evening in the Town Hall, when there was the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire was held on the 30th ult., an attendance of nearly 150 guests. The centre of the hall was enclosed in the Masonic Hall, South Parade, Huddersfield. About 300 brethren by red baize, draped from the galleries to the floor, which , with the extensive assembled, all the 69 lodges in the province, with two exceptions, being repre- table decorations and the use of some fine foliage plants and ferns on the sented. Bro. Williamson having duly opened his lodge, the R.W. Pr°v> stage, produced a very pleasing effect. Grand Master, Bro. T. W. Tew, and the W. Deputy Prov. Grand Mas'er> The Worshipful Master, Bro. Surgeon Smythe, occupied the chair, and Bro . H. Smith, accompanied by a large number of Present and Past Pro- was supported , amongst others, by the Prov. G.M., Earl Amherst, and Bro . vincial Grand Officers, entered, and were received in due and ancient Eastes, the D.P.G.M. For the occasion a limited number of ladies were form. admitted to the galleries. This is the first occasion, we believe, in this dis- R.W. Bro. TEW then delivered the following address- trict that ladies, or any persons other than Masonic brethren, have been Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, Acting Wardens, and brethren from the various admitted to a Masonic banquet. lodges of the Province of. West Yorkshire. The third By-law of the Regulations of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire, confirmed by the M.W. Grand Master, The banquet was served in a style which reflected the greatest credit upon April , 1SS5, provides that " The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge shall & e the' caterer, Mr. Dartnall. held on a Wednesday in A pril, unless the Provincial Grand Master otherwise direc s> and at such lace as shall seem to him most t"e The Queen and the Craft " and " The M.W.G.M., p convenient. " A communication from " H.R.H. the Prince Pro Grand Master of the 8th January ; a special meeting of our Charity Commi"ce °j of Wales," having been proposed , the 15th January ; a circular note frnm the R.W. North a". Provincial Grand Master of nic" Bro. Surgeen FLOOD proposed the toast of " Earl Amherst and the Pro- East Yorkshire of the 1 7th February ; the coming Festivals of the Royal Mas" Institutions for Girls and boys ; the appioaching elections of candidates, and the r,ec°m' vincial Grand Officers. " He said they owed a debt of gratitude to Earl mendations thereto, all requiring immediate consideration , necessitated the appl'"''?" Amherst and the Provincial Grand Officers for their presence that day, and of this by-law to assemb le ourselves togeiher a fortni ght earlier than usual. 1 would W= forconcerating their new lodge and installing the Worshipfu l Master. season ol Lent could have been avoided for this meeiing, but 1 hope, in thus calling J°" Anv leel n of the brethren who were present at the consecration would bear him out together for the desp aich of urgent and divers Masonic matters, that relig ious ' fe may not in any way be infringed upon , or the sensibilities of the sentiments of Pe0I" when he said that they could not but feel impressed by the manner in which the outside our circle be outraged by the discussion of our Charitable and coming i a " , ceremony was performed. (Hear, hear.) He believed there was no Mason affairs in a quiet and unpretenuing manner. I beW£ cannot conceive Freemasons "1 present but what knew how much Earl Amherst had done for the advance- gaged in any pursuit more worthy than that of promoting Benevolence and Chat' /' ————^—— - • ~"— J' ¦ ' i** „_____ ^^__„.-^__^^- .——— —~- — ' —*

, . h i take to be the principal object of our existence as Masons. There will not be a Bro. J. W. Fourness, 1211 ...... ,,. Prov. G. Treas. H atiet to-day, but after our labours that refreshment For those who have come long „ John K. Ibberson , P.M. 1102 ...... Prov. G. Reg! , which their bodily necessities stand in need of , and recruit ing demands. Herbert G. E. Green , s tances his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of „ P.M. 1019 ...... Prov. G. Sec. 2!{j„ r.v0 ff reat watchwords of our Order, as stated by Charles E. Rhodes P.M. 208 his installation in April , 1875, are " Loyalty " and " Charity ." The deve- „ , ...... ) r> c /- r» Wales at „ John Foster, P.M...... j Prov. b.G.D s. 1 ornent of these two watchwords is our special and important business to-day. To 139 ¦ considerations I ask your dili gent and business-like attention , and to deal with „ G. E. Bennett, P.M. 1239 ...... >„ _ 1I!PSP two Prov. J.G.DT ^ s. tliem in a worthy and patriotic spirit, as befitting the Craft in this province. Loyalty I „ Francis Drury Walker, P.M. 242 ... j to mean " fidelity to our Sovereign Lady the Queen and to our Prince, her son. Reuben Castle P.M. onsider Freemasonry. To cheer- „ , 750...... Prov. G.S. of W. To hold in veneration the rulers and patrons of the Order of _ „ Joseph Dobson , P.M. 28 conform to every lawful authority. To uphold on every occasion the interests of 9 ...... Prov. G.D.C. fully „ Thomas Denby, P.M. 387 ...... Prov. D.G.D.C. the community, and zealously promote the prosperity of our country ." Thus Craftsmen have bound themselves by peculiar ties to support these ancient definitions of " Loyalty." „ James Kaye, P.M. 275 ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. r „rrl Carnarvon 's letter is now before us. 1 know you will respond to its suggestions „ William Stott, P.M. 61 ...... Prov. G. Swd. Br. demonstrate your " Fidelity " to the M.W.G.M., and " Loyalty " to our beloved ¦> as to „ Thomas M. Holmes, P.M. 1545 ...... ? _ „( D Oueen , and consider what action this province should take to celebrate her Majesty 's Edwin Lee, P.M. „ _ Prov. G. Std. Brs. On the 8th of January a circular was issued to every lodge, with a copy of the „ 265 : ... J jubilee. „ William Ash, Org. 1019 letter of the Pro Grand Master, to ascertain whether the brethren approve or disapprove ...... ,., Prov. G. Org. of the scheme therein set forth , so far as the subscription to the Imperial Institute is „ W. B. Alderson , P.M. 495 ...... Prov. A.G. Sec. concerned. This letter has settled the grand Masonic demonstration in London and the „ Job Hading, P.M. 1542 ...... Prov. G. Purst. Inbilee jewel ; but the charge for admission, and the disposal of the proceeds, Samuel Sugden , P.M. 1 the test „ 645 ...... Prov. A.G. Purst. as well as the separate subscription , are the points which are „ Francis Smith, P.M. 8 Loyalty," and upon which the opinion of the lodges has been sought. 37 ... .,. ...^ 0f your " Thomas Gibson , P.M. 1042 From the anal ysis of the opinions expressed by the lodges respecting the _" Imperial „ Institute," I find 25 lod ges in favour of supporting the Institute, 22 against, three „ Lewis Buckley Brierley, P.M. 290 ...... n ,- o J neutra l, 19 have not rep lied. I fully exemplified some of the modes of treating the „ John William Turner, P.M . 521 ... _ S- Prov. G. btwds. proposals of Grand Lodge in my address before the Philanthrop ic Lodge, Leeds, „ Thomas Davis, P.M. 810... on the 26th January, last. I adhere to those suggestions, and I hope this Grand ive its sanction and approval unanimousl y to the proposals ori gi- „ Edmund Lord, P.M. 910...... ^ Lodge will g Lee nating from our Grand Master, that a voluntary subscri ption be raised in each „ Joshua , P.M. 290 ...... Prov. G. Tyler. lodge for the purpose of contributing to the erection of the proposed "Imperial „ Jim bheard, P.M. 971 ...... prov. A.G. Tyler. Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India ," and of which building the On behalf of the brethren of the eight Leeds lodges Bro. Tew presented Oueen has signified her gracious intention to lay the foundation stone. Let me mention to Bro. Townsend a set of Past Provincial Grand Organist' H.R.H. the Grand Master is entitled to our support to prosper s clothing and a one circumstance why jewel in acknowledgment of his valuable services to the Craft and to the this work which he has taken up. When a noble Marquess most unexpectedl y retired from the Mastershi p of the Grand Lodge and from the Mastership of this Provincial local Benevolent Institution . Invitations were offered for the holding of the Grand Lodge, the Prince of Wales gallantly stepped forward, and became the Head of October meeting at Mirfield and Heckmondwike. has prospered wonderfully. this Ancient Order, which , since this great event in 1S75, The lodge having closed, the brethren adjourned to tea at the Georgea If one brother from every lodge, under my jurisdiction , accepts the Pro Grand Master's Hotel. letter, and will attend the London demonstration , and subscribe but the minimum shilling to the "Institute," so that it can be said this Chair was supported by every lodge in West Yorkshire, I should be grateful to you all. More, I do not expect ; less, (pardon me for saying it), I shall be disappointed to receive. PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF EAST I make this appeal to your loyalty " as Craftsmen," and I ask you to let me go to the LANCASHIR E. Grand Lodge Jubilee demonstration with one brother at least from every lodge. Brethren , in this year of the jubilee of her Majesty the Queen , our Grand Registrar has prepared a humble and dutiful address to her Majesty, of our loyalty and devotion , which I trust The annual meeting of this Prov. Grand Chapter was held at the you will approve. He will also propose a resolution applicable to the letter received from Lyceum, Rochdale, on Wednesday, the 30th ult. Comps. Col. Le Gendre N. the Provincial Grand Secretary of North and East Yorkshire, thanking Lord Zetland Starkie, M.E. Grand Superintendent; attend on J. H. Sillitoe, Prov. G.H. ; and W. for an opportunity for the members of the Northern and Midland Provinces to O. Walker, P.G.J., opened the the 14th July, a local celebration of the Jubilee at York, and I hope every brother, and chapter in the presence of Comps. C. R. N. let me add, sisters also, will accept and be present on the occasion. There will be a Beswicke Royds, Past Grand Assistant Sojourner , P.P.G.H.; Geo. P. procession from the North and East Yorkshire Grand Lodge to the Minster, where there Brockbank, Past Grand Assistant D.C., P.P.G.S.N.; John Chadwick, will be a special Masonic service, and a sermon will be preached by the Very Rev. the P.G.S.E. ; J. J. Meakin, P.G.S.N. ; Geo. W. Wilson , P.G.P.S. ; Thos. Dean of York, Past Grand Chaplain of England. Later in the afternoon there will be Jackson, P.G. 1st Assistant Sojourner ; T. Richardson a conversazione , Masonic exhibition , and concert. I hope this grand idea of a local Josh. , P.G. 2nd celebration will be warmly taken up by the Craft in the Northern and Midland counties, Assistant Sojourner; Jas. E. Wright, P.G. Registrar ; Nathaniel Nichol- and that this province will give a cordial co-operation to Lord Zetland for this oppor- son , P.G. Sword Bearer; James Townsend, P.G. Standard Bearer; tunity of publicly thanking the Great Architect of the Universe in Saint Peter's, Orlando Startop, Assistant P.G.D.C ; Wm. Dumville, P.G. Organist; at York, for the blessings and mercies He has vouchsafed to this country and and about 150 Principals and P.Z.'s. nation during the past fifty years of her Majesty's beneficent reign over an empire After the other companions were admitted, the roll of the chapters in on which the sun is always at high meridian at one point or another, and comprising territories of ten and three-quarter millions of square miles, and the province was called over, and every one was properl y represented. occup ied by five hundred and fifty-nine millions of her Majesty s subjects. Letters of apology for absence were read from Comps. Ellis Jones, P.G. The other watchword of our Order— "Charity "—as I understand it, is comprehended Treasurer, and W. W. Dawson , P.G.D.C. by " my duty towards my neighbour." The ancient charges define it as " Brotherly The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed. love, the cement and glory of this ancient Frater- " the foundation-stone and cope-stone, The annual report of the Prov. Grand H. and J. was read by Comp. J. nity. A special meeting of the Charity Committee was held at Dewsbury on the 15th H. SILLITOE, and adopted. January this year, when it was resolved to recommend to this Provincial Grand Lodge to purchase two presentations in perpetuity for the Widows (the Queen herself being a The M.E. G RAND SUPERINTENDENT in thanking the two Prov. Grand widow) in connection with the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. I feel so sure that Princi pals for their report, also expressed his thanks to them for the services the Chairman of the Charity Committee will not enunciate his scheme in vain ; that you they had rendered during the past year, and in doing so alluded to Comp. will confirm it by the requisite resolution lo carry it into effect. Another resolution, pro- W. O. Walker 's inability to continue in the office of P.G.J., a circumstance posing an appropriation from the Provincial Grand Lodge funds, with which to com- which he regretted very much. mence the " West Yorkshire Victoria Jubilee Presentations. " Do this, brethren , and thus celebrate and hand down, as a suitable memento of this ausp icious occasion, which In the absence of the P.G. Treasurer, the statement of accounts was to us will never occur again to witness the Jubilee of her Majesty 's reign, by subscribing read by the P.G.S.E., and on the motion of Comp. W. COOPER , Z. 398, the sum of two thousand guineas, as suggested. It is with deep regret I have to tell one of the auditors, such statement was adopted and passed. jou of the death of our esteemed Bro. S. White, P.M., of Bingley, which sad Comp. Hadfield, P.Z. event Jas 54, was elected P.G. Treasurer. took place on the evening of the25th inst., and of Bro. J. Hirst, J.P., of Dobcross. The M.E. Superintendent then ' wish to impress upon Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of lodges, the importance of invested his officers for the ensuing year strict compliance with by-law 30 of this Provincial Grand Lodge, that greater care should as follows :— oe exercised with regard to communications between one lodge and another which are Comp. J. H. Sillitoe (re-appointed) ,.. ... Prov. G.H. headed "Confidential ," and when these replies as to the fitness of candidates are read „ A. Clegg ...... Prov. G.J. in lodges duly convened, that visitors .should be courteously invited at such stages of the „ John Chadwick lodge (re-appointed) ...... Prov. G.S.E. 's proceedings to retire until such business is concluded, as it concerns each par- „ J. F. Hoffgaard ticular lodge alone. I do hope, and let us pray, that the G.A.O.T.U. will mercifull y ...... Prov. G.S.N. bestow upon 560,000,000 of her Majesty 's subjects the blessings of peace, and that this „ Jas. Hadfield (elected) ...... Prov. G. Treas. year we may be spared the plague of war, with its miseries of " pestilence and famine," „ J. T. Worth.,...... Prov. G. Reg. and that her Majesty's Jubilee may be enjoyed by all races of mankind under her sway, „ W. Bagnall ...... prov. G.P.S. in the spirit of " Unity, Peace, and Concord." In acknowledging the valuabl e services „ A. H. Jefferis .., ...... prov. G. 1st A.S. 'he outgoing Prov. Grand Officers have rendered during the past year, let me say, that W. Balmer .,. wi the appointment I have done the best to recognize merit under the „ ...... Prov. G. 2nd A.S. of new officers, „ R. Duxbury...... limited circumstances at my disposal : with 957 Past Masters worthy of rank, that the ...... Prov. G. Swd. Br. acceptance by them of any collar must be considered equivalent to the highest office it „ T. A. Martin...... Prov. G. Std. Br. 's >n my power I wish you all a prosperous and a „ W. H. Cunliffe ... hl to offer them. With these remarks, ...... Prov. G.D.C. PPy "Jubilee " year. „ J. Schofield ...... Prov. A.G.D.C. Geo. O On the motion of Bro. BINNEY, Prov. G. Registrar, seconded by Bro. „ penshaw ...... Piov. G. Org. ^TANSI'IELD, an address to the Queen , offering the congratulations of the „ Thos. Higson ...... Prov. G. Janitor. 3300 Masons of the province to her Majesty on the happy attainment of the After other routine business had been transacted, the Provincial Grand 'tieth year of her reign, was adopted. Chapter was closed, and the companions adjourned to the hostelry of the Bro. WOODHOUSE proposed that each lodge should be asked to contribute veteran Comp. R. Butterworth , the Wellington Hotel, wheie an excellent e sum of at least three guineas in aid of the gift of the Provincial Grand banquet was served , under the genial presidency of the M.E. Grand Supt., Lod.ge to the ImDerial Institute. Comp. Col. Starkie. e mot Tu 'on was seconded by Bro. Dr. SMYTH , and agreed to. the report of the Charity Committee was adopted , and on the pro- M EISTER .—The German word for master, and which evidently comes ro n S MITHSON it was decided that 2000 guineas be raised by from magister. In English, it is master ; in French, maftre ; in Dutch , suh scriptj- • ^ ' on to purchase the right of two permanent presentations to the meester ; in Swedish, mastar; in Italian , maestro ; in Portugese, mestre. ^ 5' tne R°y Masonic narn T ^""^ of al Benevolent Annuity Fund, to be The old French word appears to have been " meistrier,'' and even tlle " West Yorkshire Victoria Jubilee Presentations." It was " maistroier " but then it is not quite clear that this is not connected with furth er 3 , . resolved that inn ouinpas hp. naid out nf rhp. Funds nf the Prov. G. the mestrier—ol d word " mestier "—just as the " mestrise " answers to the Se—100 guineas to each presentation. " maitnse, magisterum, the " meisterschaft " of the Germans. The master re fyj solution was adopted , on the proposition of the DEP. PROV . G RAND is. often called in the old operative French laws " le mestre," just as in the R a and nf ' £ree'ng to co-operate in the Masonic Jubilee celebration at York English fabric rolls we find the words magister, or magister latomus, or inanking Lord Zetland for the invitation. master Mason or master masoun, In this first meaning, he , the word solely ~, financial statement showed a credit balance of /iiS7 14s, lid. applies to the master of the Masons; but the Germans also use it, as we "e "r°vincial gr Grand Master invested his officers as follows :— do, to represent the third degree. We cannot give to such a use an early °- Lieut..Col. J. E. Bingham, P.M. 296...... Prov. S.G.W. date—probabl y not belore the seventeenth century . All we can say is, that " John Ambler at the Revival in the grade 0f Master Mason seems to have exUtcd in » , P.M. 974 ...... Prov. J.G.W. 1717 Kev. James Gilmore M.A., Chap. 6 ... 7 . its present form. That it existed in some form previous to we tull , 29 Prov.Pr„ , G.r Chaps.r „„e 1717 y " Rev. Thomas Greenbury,Cnap. 304... „. J believe.—Kenning' s Cyclopctdia of Freemasonr y. " ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION ROYAL MASONICBENEVOLENT J OHN GOW, FOR GIRLS, INSTITUTION. •$ $ ¦ ' NEW BROAD ST., E.C. ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. ^r (Outside Rai.way Station). THIRD APPLICATION. , -tV^P> *-' HONEY LANE MARKET, CHEAPSIDE. CHIEF PATRONESS : To THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS OF THE R "JO U ** 93, THEOBALD'S ED,, HOLBOEN, W.C. OYAL HER MAJ ESTY THE QUEEN. MASONIC BENEVOLENT I NSTITUTION FOR AGED 125 BEOMPTOK EOAD, S.W. .rt , FREEMASONS A ND THEIR WIDOWS. r\ K m**' JOHN GOW always has on sale the VJl* Largest Stock in London of the Very Best GRAND PATRON AND PRESIDENT : The favour of your Vote and Interest is earnestly solicited HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE P RINCE OF WALES, on behalf of rt Quality at Lowest Prices. Barrelled Oysters. K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. cOtJ wP' M RS . MARY WHITE , ERFECTLY ITTED YSTER ALOON A Years Toronto-road 1$^ P -F O S GRAND PATRONESS : ged 64 , 115, , Buckland, Portsmouth Now Open at New Broad Street. Widow of the late Bro. George White P.M., ' H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. , P.P.G.D. Hants and Isle of Wi ht TRY g , of the Esplanade Hotel, Ventnor! He was initiated in No. R ' 175, yde, 10th December, 1S43 and paid to December, 1S64. Joined No, 551, Ventnor' A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT ' f. BEASLEY 'S BOO TS, BOOTS ! of the Governors and Subscribers of this Institution will be 6th February, 1S61, and paid two years. Through the And ensure held at death of her husband by accident in 1S67, Mrs. White was left totally unprovided for, and is now, through infirmity Ease and Elegance, FREEMASONS' HALL, GREAT QUEEN STREET, ' combined with ^_, _, - unable to earn a livelihood. Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London, TRUE PIT, BOOTS ! The case is strongly recommended by On SATURDAY, 16th APRIL, 1887 , , QUEEN VICTORIA ST. Bro. G. S. STOBBS , P.M. East Medina Lodge, No. iht , Rvj. 28 Near the Mansion Souse). at Twelve o'clock precisely, on the General Business of the P.P.G.S. Hants and Isle of Wight. ' Institution, to consider Notices of Motion, as under, and * „ F. TOPHAM J ONES , W.M. Yarborough Lodge, No. jjr Specialities-Hand-Sewn. Special Orders in Ventnor. ' 'BOOTS ! to declare Elected, the whole of the Eligible Candidates on a few days. Large Stock to select from. * „ G. M OLESWORTH , P.M. Lodge of Union, No. 38, Chichester the List for this Election :— P.P.G.D. Sussex. ' Gold Medal Awarded at the London International Exhibition , Crystal Palace, 1SS1. NOTICES OF MOTION— * „ H. E. B REACH , W.M. Lodge of Union , No. 38, Chichester. * „ J. H. H AWES, S.W. Lodge of Union , No. 38, Chichester. A. BIRCH : (a) "That, in order to suit the By Bro. J. „ A. H EARN , Treas. Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love, No, 56, better convenience of the Brethren representing the Provinces Arundel. CHAS. WILLIAMS, and to facilitate the Business of the Election , it is desirable Proxies will be thankfully received by time marked *. vcfi^ ^ Merchant Tailor, Hosier, that the Day of Election be altered ." Juvenile Outfitter, (6) "That the Election of the Girls' Institution be held OYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT •10^ & on the Wednesday before the Fourth Friday in May, and "9-> < V0 107, 109 & 169, BOROUGH, SOUTHWARK, that the rules be altered in accordance with this resolution." INSTITUTION. AV L0HD0H. W. ^ | By Bro. ROBERT WYLIE , P. Prov. G.W. Lanes., Division : " That it is desirable to have the Elections of the ^ -, DRESS SUITS MAY ELECTION, 1887. For MASONIC and Evening Wear, Three Masonic Institutions, which occur in the early part of ^cA.3 ^ ¦rt. 0* Superfine Quality, from 60s. the year, held on three consecutive days in the same month, *" j V~ ' Patterns and tlirectio nsfor self-measurement sent say, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in the month of To THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS OF THE ROYAL r_*v^? past free. fo \V May,' and that a Committee be appointed to consider the MASONIC BENEVOLENT I NSTITUTION FOR AGED 's and *r?y > - A Large Stock of Gentlemen matter, and confer with the Committees of the Two other FREEMASONS AND THEIR W IDOWS. \3 *¦ Juveniles' Clothing Ready Made to Q Institutions, and to report to the next Quarterly General The favour of your Vote and Interest is respectivel select from for immediate wear. y solicited Court." on behalf of F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. BRO . JOSEPH JOHN LASKEY, 5, Freemasons' Hall, Gt. Queen-st., W.C, Aged 65 years, of 26 St. George's-road, Camberwell. SMI TH'S L ONDON BL UE Initiated in the Beadon Lodge No. • ¦ ' 9th April, 1S87. , 619, 1S59. Joined the - • • is Royal Jubilee Lodge, No. 72, 1S66, and P.M. 1S72 . One of The NINETY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL the Founders of the Acacia Lodge, Bromley, No. 1314, Unequalled for Laundry Work. will take place at the FREEMASONS 'TAVERN, cm WEDNES- 1S70, and P.Z. Royal Jubilee Chapter, No. 72, 1S75. A DAY nth MAY under the distinguished presidency of Sir Subscribing Member 27 years. Sold by Oilmen, in bottles, id. and 6d. each, or by the , , O FFLEY W AKEMAN , Bart., Provincial Grand Master of Gallon at , Shropshire. • RO. BINCKES' PRESENTATION Estab. 1S Ho. 2, Pinsbury Sq., London. Names of Brethren willing- to serve as Stewards are FUND. 79.] greatly needed and earnestly solicited. President—THE EARL OF LATHOM, D.G.M.,& Prov.G.M J. C. CORDING AWD Go. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION W. Lancashire. c* Treasurer—-Bro. GEORGE PLUCKNETT, P.G.D. England" W FOR THE BEST FOR GIRLS. j and Treasurer of the R.M.I.B. Hon. Secretary—Bro. C. F. HOGARD The following Resolution having been passed at a Special , P.M., P.Z., &c. £ WATERPROOFS Meeting of the General Court held on Monday, 21st Co £3 Subscriptions to the above Fund will be received F R March, 1887, there will be no contested Election in April by Bto, GEO. PLUCKNETT, 46, Connaught-sq., W., or by Bro. C. rS ^ ° y no voting papers will be issued. § O SHOOTING, next, and consequentl F. H OGARD, 45a, Cheapside, London, E.C., by whom also «3 FISHING. R ESOLVED—"That in commemoration of Her Majesty 's all further particulars will be furnished. ^ . Jubilee, five further vacancies be declared for the The Fund will close in April. * TRAVELLING. Election in April next, thereby admitting of the Elec- /& ¦ to p tion of the whole of the Candidates on the List without * Kentish Sauce £7 Only Address— contest." ! Kent ish Sauce!! Corner of AIR STREE T, F. R. W. HEDGES, £? 5, Freemasons' Hall, Secretary. Ask your Grocer for KENTISH SAUCE. ^ PICC ADILLY. Great Queen Street, W.C, 31st March, 18S7. TRY IT. lASOflS' CERTIFICATE S, &c. TEAMED MASONIC INSTITUTION The Best and Cheapest in the World. TO ANY DESIGN. ROYAL FOR GIRLS. RETAIL, Half-pint 6d.; Pints is. H. MORELL , ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. 17 arid 18, Great St. Andrew St,, Bloomsbury, W.C, London. CHIEF PATRONESS : BURGOYNE & Co., Sole Manufacturers, Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Decoraiire Mouldings (Two Million Feet always in stock)'. Every 17, PERCY STEEET, requisite for the Trade and Exportation. Illustrated Book of GRAND PATRON AND PRESIDENT : Tottenham Court Road Patterns post free for three penny stamps. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, , London, W. K.G., &c, M.W.G.M. NOW READY. GRAND PATRONESS : Kentish ~ HER ROYAL HIGHN ESS THE PRINCESS OF Sauce!!! Kentish Sauc e!!!! MASONIC REC ORDS , WALES. Of all Grocers and Oilmen, THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL TO FREEMASONS.—Owing to 1717-1886, depression in trade, Advertiser (Brother) having lost of this Institution will take p a an appointment held for many.years in need Comprising a complete List of all the Lodges warranted by l ce , is urgently of EMPLOYMEN 1' in any capacity of trust. Undeniable the Four Grand Lodges and the United Grand Lodge of On WEDNESDAY, the nth of MAY next, references.—Address S. S. S., Freemason. England, with their Dates, Places of Meeting, Successive under the Presidency of Numbers, &o, Sic, by ~ SIR OFFLEY WAKEMAN, Bart., BRO. TOM LAWLER begs to JOHN LANE announce that he has returned is now , F.C.A., R.W . P ROV . GRAND MASTER OF SHROPSHIRE. to Town, and P.M. 1402, Torquay. open to accept Engagements for the MANAGEMENT Oi' I N , The work is dedicated , by gracious permission MUS C AT MASO IC BANOUETS, CITY DINNERS , to H.R.H. President Board of Stewards— CONCERTS the Prince of Wales K.G., , &C.-66, TonsleyTiill, Wandsworth, S.W. , K.T., &c, &c, M.W. Grand Bro. R. G. VENABLES, DEP. G.M. SHROPSHIRE. r, and contains a fac simile of Pine' Maste s Engraved Acting President— a List of 1725, and an introduction by TO LET—The UPPER PART of Bro. A. C. SPAULL, P.P.G. REG. SHROPSHIRE. HOUSE near the General Post Office. Eight W. Bro. W:. J. HUGHAN, P.G.S.D. England. Treasurer— Rooms, together or separate.—Apply B. J., Office of this It contains 340 pages, and is handsomely bound in blue Paper. Bro. R. EVE, P.G.W. G. TREAS. ELECT, H ANTS & I.W. cloth, bevelled boards, with top edge only gilt. Chairman of Ladies' Stewards— In consequence of the work containing 40 pages more CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE than ori inally contemplated the expense of Bro. R EV. J. N. PALMER, G. CHAPLAIN. g , production has (P.M. and P.Z.).—PRIVATE TUITION in the been very considerably increased, and the price is Secretary— now CLASSICS, MA S, ENGLISH, &c. Lectures necessaril increased to MATHE TIC y Bro. F. R. W. HEDGES. on various subjects. Schools visited. Foreigners taught £1 Us. 6d. nett. English by means of French.—Address, F. D., 6z> Brethren willing Lancaster-road, Notting-hill, W. GEORGE KENNING, ." Freemason " Office, to serve the office of Steward are very urgently needed ; and they will greatly oblige by forwarding 16 & 16A, Great Queen Street, W.C. London, their names as early as possible to the Secretary, who will ACCIDENT INSURANCE COM- gladly give any information required. PA NY, LIMITED. The cost of _ postage or carriage not being included in F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary, 10, ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON, E.C the above price, must be added in all cases where prepay- Offic General Accidents. ) Personal Injuries ment of postage, &c, is necessary. The weight of the es—5, Freemasons' Hall, Railway Accidents. j Deaths by Accident. booh, without packing, is near ly sib. Great Queen Street, London, W.C. C. HARDING, Manager. ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS. The permanent annual income is £755 . ^HE The balance at the bank on 31st December last was to , SURREY. J. EARLSWOOD , RED HILL /Z'lAHCASTERSm CHARLES LANCAS TE R', debit £2250. |['HOM-FouLiNci||IPS. (Awarded 15 Prizes and Medals.) W, SMOOTH ;m 1 he absolutely essential expenditure for the education, YwpVAL BORE-/ * FOURTH A PPLICATION. . INVENTOR AMD PATENTEE OF THE maintenance, and clothing of (say) 250 girls may be taken ^g^fr 4-BARKEL BREECKLOADING HAMMEEIESS at little more than two-thirds of the similar expenditure for the same number of boys. OTES and I NTEREST are solicited on behalf of FOR ROOK, Your V GUN, RIFL E, & PISTOL In connection with both Institutions large extensions have . RABBIT, (Weight 71b. 4oz.) (Weight 1Mb.) C470 bore, 21b. 6oz.) ALBERT JOHN COOTE, been carried out from time to time, the total expenditure HD " THE COLINDIAN," on which will, I think, be found to be pretty equal. 18S6 SS ? ' School has happil the means to meet all Aged S Years, 19th August, , MILITARY A RIFLED GUN F0R SHOT AND BALL, The Girls , y, such expenditure. a Pilot is and Illustrated Deta iled Price Lists Free on Application. Who has been an Idiot from birth. His Father, , Special Prices for Cash . The Boys' School is, unhappily, heavily in debt on being LARGE BORE t sea the greater part of his time ; his Mother account of such expenditure. is quite unable RIFLES. 151, NEW BOND ST., W. Established 1826 licate, and having four younger children , The centenary celebratio n of the Girls School next year \\ requires. fn rive him the care and attention he will be an event unprecedented in association with a contribute Thirteen Pounds The Father is willing to M asonic Charitable Institution, and will most assuredly annum towards his support. " <£i\ os. od ) per J? GEORGE SPILLER be attended with a result also unprecedented, in association with which it is not altogether improbable that the decision The case is recommended by of the Special Court in the present instance may be re- fi? Surgeon's Optician, repeated and all candidates offering themselves be again Esq., L.R.C.P. Lond., Woodville, Kingston, , ¦*R. EMMETT , admitted without election. Portsmouth. T <^ 3, WIGMORE ST., W. There can be no hope—no possibility—of this course P. GRANT, Vicar of Portsmouth. fi *R PV E. imitated in this Institution until a very considerable Sir F. W. FITZ WYGRAM , Bart., Leigh being Xior-General £7 - improvement be effected as regards its resources. The Havant, M.P.. South Hants. I? Park, centenary will not be celebrated until the year 1S9S. THOMAS C. BRUCE, 42, Hill-street, London. SHOT-PROOF SPECTACLES. Hon Sir to * Whether I may be spared to assist in such celebration is a Esq., Solicitor and Clerk of the Peace, Ports- 5 W. FORD, ~ matter of uncertainty : but it is certain that between " now . &? S mouth £-/ £~f THE NEW and then " we have still work before us. Notably is the A LAKE, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. S B want of a swimming bath, without which our accommoda- IEVE, Esq., J.P., Portsmouth. " " T AM ES G • '§" • " , tion excellent as it may be pronounced to be must be The Old Priory, Milton, Portsmouth. SHOOTW PINCE-NEZ , , fir CREWE, regarded as deficient. REEN , Esq., L R.C.P. Lond., Brandon House, WITH RIGID BRIDGE. us. G ^ A friend over the signature " O." in your number of the J ' ' Landport, Portsmouth. , 2* I They press the nose much less than 2nd instant has done us good service, and is deserving of B. BEACH, Esq , M.P., Basingstoke. Q W, \V. -' 1 any other eye-glass. Dur best thanks. In addition to the facts he has there Brethren Portsmouth Temperance Lodge, No. 206S. £ The stated, permit me to direct attention prominently to EORGE K ENNING, Upper Sydenham, *G the fact, that our cost per boy during the past Proxies will be thankfully received by those marked *, Moule' s EARTH Sys tem, year shows a reduction of nearly £6 as compared with ' ' £$ and by Bro. JAMES COOTL, 74, St. Thomas s-st., the previous year, and of £4 43. 2d. when compared Port smouth. &° w Girdlestone s Patent, with the average of the ten previous years. And that the ^\\ J - - ' has never been within of the amount Obtained at the Election on 28th October, 1886-221 votes. cost per boy £15 disposed have industriousl y lowest successful Candidate aKthe same Election obtained 650 votes. . 5a, GARRICK STREET, which those unfavourably The £ ^ \-^H circulated as fact. In one sense only can I sympathise in S the " pity" expressed by your earlier correspondent, ^ _ COYENT GARDEN , LOHDOfl. . "that the Boys' should lag behind the Girls' ." It is a v ELEC TRICor LIGH T, " pity "—true 'tis pity, pity ' lis, 'tis true " that in pecu- (/) <^ Permanent Temporary, niary resources we do " lag." I ferventl y trust that in £y by Accumulators. this year of Jubilee the genuine cases of Masonic distress thus exhibited may not pass unrelieved, and that the Festival The ONLY Safe Reliable TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES (Inland). QS ^j f & Method. in June next, closely approximating the date of the Jubilee /O' Used hy the City Companies, the Bank of Celebration, may, by the assistance of brethren whose Printi ng Works — fyf £>p England, the Royal Mint, Lloyds, and For the Freemason services as Stewards are urgently needed, anJ anxiously A4V /^f many Banks, Insurance Offices , and success as to render Private FREEMASON, awaited, be attended with so large a A>^ Residences. lation. 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Dr. FRANKLIN'S NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS OF may be made in Stamps but Post Office Orders of Remittances , A O Ed i ted by CLIFFORD cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KENNING , FREEM S NRY, 1730-1750. Chief Office, London, the latter crossed London loint Stock Bank. P. MACCALLA. Philadelphia : Masonic Publishing <> GOCKERELL 'S Company, 1886. / >• We need not devote much space to a consideration of \ y> 13, CORNHILL, B.C. I/O Comspotrtients, these newspaper extracts relating to early Philadel phia Masonry. They have been reproduced in the columns of the ys of that city, with Bro. MacCalla's notes and \\ f\\ For Prices, see Daily Papers. communications unavoidably stand over. Ke tone Several running comments explanatpry of the persons and places ¦ ¦ and circumstances referred to in the different paragraphs. {j / Trucks direct from the BOOKS. &c, RECEIVED. It is well, however, that they should have: been reproduced Colliery to every Railway " El Liberal Reformista," " Liberal Freemason,''" Hull and East as a separate publication. In the first place, they are inter- Station. Yorkshire Times," " Court Circular," " Freemasons' Calendar for esting of themselves, and especially as throwing light upon .' __^^ Somersetshire, 1887-8," '* Cadiz. Masonico," " Proceedings of the the early doings of the brethren in the capital of Pennsyl- Grand Council of Rova! and Select Masters of the State cf Min- vania. In the next place Bro. MacCalla has done his - " " Illustrated Naval and Military Maga- , nesota ," " Humanitas, " y well the A. zine ' New Zealand Masonic Journal,' •¦ New YorK LMspatcn, duty as annotator and commentator extremel , MONARCH-KINO, , a very clear " Sunday Times " (New York), ""Lancaster Daily Examiner," result being, so far as the extracts will permit, , , " Die Bauhiitte," " Jewish Chronicle," •' Boletin Official del Gr. if not continuous, story. We recommend the pamphlet to: TAILOR Or. de Espana," " Masonic World ," " Sunday Times '! (London), the attention of our readers. " Piano, Organ, and M usic Trades Journal," " The Era," " Isle of Cornhill , Wight Cnunty Press," *' Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal," , E.C and Regent-street, W., Freemasons' Journal" (New York), " Organists' Quarterly NEW ZEALAND MASONIC JOURNAL, No. 1, " ,J LONDON. Journal," and Catalogo Nr. 43, Lelleratura Popolare, Milano, February, 1S87. Offices—69, Princes-street, Dunedin. " 10 PER 1887. We have much pleasure in welcoming this little stranger, CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EnS^Ti^xxTTr ^^^^^^ rx^rTTTXTTTsi ' which made its first appearance in the world of Masonic journa lism in the far oft city of Dunedin some two months ; Estab.J THE [1804. since, and whose healthy tone and character would seem to presage||a long life and a useful one. Its original matter is " good, its news columns full and interesting, and its extracts <$>* DUMENLY CIGARETTES . * <\v4'' Posssesing an aroma" of pa'slnij excellence, from other journals, judiciously selected and loyally acknow- -• T ALSO added to year by year from the surplus of receipts over on the 30th ult., has been appointed director of music at , *p CALLARD & CALLARD, expenditure. the forthcoming Liverpool Exhibition, with a band of 50 performers under his control. ¦^S Queen' s Terrace, St. John' s Wood. Its permanent annual income is £193 1. The balance at the bank on 31st December last was FURNISH ON N ORMAN AND STACEV 'S S YSTEM .—This simple, econo- S\ / Vanstoall parts Daily. Hampers & Tins to mical system commends itself \J / packed for the country with Biscuits, &c. credit £7407. . Admitted to be the most satist'actoy method. No deposit; 1, 3, or years' credit. ' ' French & Vienna Fancy Rolls & Bread. The Boys' School possesses a funded property of 3 —Particulars on £17,000 application , 70, Queen Victoria-street. Branches—121, Pall Mall : WEDDING BREAKFASTS SUPPLIED. only. 9, Liverpool-street, E,C. should have a good year and have several good men come not have agreed with all that was said. Bro. Young into the lodge. He would try to perform all the work to seconded the vote of thanks, and said as a novice in the best of his ability. He now had a pleasant duty to Masonry he had listened attentively to Bro. Stevens' perform in presenting Bro. Halliday, I.P.M., with the lecture, and heard with some degree of surprise some Mag^ic^Qis-and-au erie^ P.M.'s jewel voted by the lodge. The I.P.M. had carried statements, but he trusted to have the opportunity given out the duties in an excellent manner and had had a very him of learning more of the history of the Craft. The successful year. He had raised the lodge to its present map would show how numerous Freemasons' lodges in ^^^^ m ^ssmss ^B state of prosperity and deserved well of all the members. England were, and all would concert in that vote of thanks ' 719] THOMAS DUNKERLEY. He (the W.M.) had frequently heard the I.P.M. render which was subsequently carried unanimously. The W.M then read a circular he proposed to issue in the Chine In the Freemaso n of December 21st " F. L. E. J." the installation ceremonies, but on the present occasion he Lodge enquired if the portraits of Thomas Dunkerley at Shanklin had quite surpassed his previous efforts. In presenting Jubilee Commemoration, giving a list of the present sub. and Worcester are copies of a painting by T. Beach, Bro. Halliday with the P.M.'s jewel, he earnestly hoped scribers, saying he felt very sanguine as to the result of his engraved in the "Freemasons' Magazine " of September, he might be spared for many years to wear it. He asked appeal, for not only did the list contain many distinguished I.P.M. Masons, but he had the promise of help from others. 1701- This question remains unanswered. I have not been the brethren to heartil y drink to "The Health of their The able to borro w the magazine, or I would have compared the and Installing Master." debt on the building had always given him anxiety, and as portraits with the one 1 presented to Lodge 280. If Bro. Bro. M. W. Halliday, I.P.M., in response, tendered a junior member and officer of the lodge, he was not only " F. L. F.. will send me a tracing or lend me the maga- thanks for the kind remarks made by the W.M. He had the first to call attention to, but to promote in every way its I " reduction. It was too large a debt for any zine—address as No. 350 in Shanklin Catalogue—I shall endeavoured during the past year to perform the duties of lodge to have be pleased to rrturn it to address as No. 1 in same. Is the the chair in an efficient manner, and if he had succeeded he and he was proud of , and grateful for, the heip received portrait painted by T. Beach in existence, or is it the lost was more than pleased. As a professional man, he had not already. Bro. F. Cooper, P.M., whom he regretted, was portrait of Thomas Dunkerley that was over the fire- a large amount of time to devote to Masonic work, but he unable to be with them that evening, announced on reading place at the Btll Inn , Gloucester, in 1792? had always tried to carry out the work in a creditable style. the circular that he was now full y alive to the drawback LAMB SMITH. Before he retired to the quiet life of a P.M. he wished to that debt was to them, and if it were ever to be reduced heartily thank the officers and brethren for the support or removed, the present members alone would do it, and he his term of office. He also thanked would give as long as he lived 5s. each year to THE PALLADIAN CHAPTER. accorded him during £5 the 720] them for the jewel, which would serve to remind him of a Building Fund. A hear ty vote was accorded to Bro. F. In Bro. Hughan's account of this chapter the names of happy year as W.M. of the lodge. Cooper for his promise. The W.M. then said he had the Thon-'as Dunkerley, P.G.M., and Comp. Rev. Richard "The Initiate " having been given, and suitably respon- pleasure to announce that Bro. Middleton would give the Underwood are mentioned. The portraits of hoth these ded to by Bro. Aldous, painting of the Chine, hanging in the banqueting room, to worthies are at Lodge 280, Worceste r, presented by Lamb The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors," to the lodge. He always admired it, although Bro. Middleton Smith in years gone by. The portrait of R. Underwood whom he tendered a hearty welcome. did not value it as much as he did, and in giving it, it was is very fine, and the only one 1 have seen. Several visiting brethren responded, including Bro. D. only on the condition that he hoped soon to present a much LAMB SMITH. _ F. Crawford , 1480 (New Zealand), who expressed the larger and better one, and have that again in his own [Bro. Powell, P.M; 11S5, also possesses a copy of this pleasure he felt in returning thanks for the hearty manner possession. portrait, and it is not unknown to Bro. Sadler.— ED. F.MJ] in which he had been received. He had travelled a long Bro. F. Rayner,S.W., rose and said he felt much pleasure distance, as they were aware, and had visited many lodges, in proposing that a cordial vote of thanks be given to Bro. but he had always been received with the utmost kindness. Middleton for the painting the W.M. had just presented to lR€F©Ef & His brethren in New Zealand would be glad to hear of the the lodge on his behalf. Some four or five years since, CR33IS3 hearty reception in store for them should they visit this Bro. Middleton conceived the idea of painting a picture country . Masonry was carried out on a very extensive from that pretty little spot nature had given them, and which HI^SiMSgfifiii^ scale in New Zealand , for almost every town numbering for years had been one of the chief attractions to their little «¦' IT -- . -;- ..!., ,, "" ¦ „, T. M. 1 —¦...... I .i.M wim l . -' w* over a thousand inhabitants could boast of at least one town, and no doubt would continue to be in the future. lodge. He agai n thanked them for his warm reception, Bro. Middleton had spent a considerable amount of time <£raft Jlasonrg, and the opportunity it had afforded him of witnessing the and trouble in the production of it, and, although he did excellent working. not value it very hi ghly, it was kind of him to allow the ST. MARYLEBONE LODGE (No. 1305). —The Bro. Draper, P.M., replied for "The Past Masters," and lodge to become the possessor of the picture, and what was installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at said that, having initiated the W.M. into Freemasonry , it worth accepting was worth thanking him for. It was a the Criterion , Piccadill y, on Monday, the 4th instant. naturally afforded him special gratification to witness his faithtul representation of the charming little spot from There was a numerous attendance of brethren including installation into the chair. He was convinced , fro m his which Chine Lodge derived its name. 1 he vote was secon- Bros. M. VV. Halliday, W.M.; F. Smith, S.W. ; K. knowledge of the W.M., that he would peiform his daties ded by Bro. G. H. Matthews. Spurg in , J.W.; J. Chap lain , Treas; J. L. Baker, P.M., in an excellent manner, and at the end of his year the bre- Bro. Greenham, W.M., then rose, and said he regretted Sec. j F. I. Bonham , S.D. ; R. Raymond , J.D. ; E. B. thren would be still mure convinced of their happy selec- much that Bro. Francis Newman , P.M., was not well Cox , D.C. ; A. Birch , Org. ; F. C. Mouflet , P.M. ; H. tion. The P.M.'s would always be willing to render all the enough to be present that evening, and he had asked him, in Ashwel', P.M.; J. J. Pope, P.M. ; S. G. Foxall, P.M., assistance in their power. his name, to make the presentation of his photograph, P.G. Purst.; E. White, P.M.; Draper, P.M.; Philli ps, The Worshipful M aster then asked the brethren to drink framed in unison with the others. He was sorry for the P.M.; and many others. Visitors : Bros. J. Forster, 85S; "The Health of the Treasurer," and intimated that a very cause that kept him away, for he was quite sure it would G. Coop, W.M. 141 ; A. Anderson , 946; D. F. Crawford, pleasing duty had devolved upon him. It was always a have given him pleasure to have been with them that even- 14S0 (New Zealand); E. W. Ellis, 1314 ; W. Holumbe , pleasure to acknowled ge integrity and upri ghtness in the ing, and to witness theii appreciation of his gift. [The 173 ; G. Prendergast, Selwyn ; Von Joel, P.M. 957; performance of important duties, and it was now his duty photograp h was a large life size, in provincial clothing as J. Woodruff , P.M. 957; W. McNaug ht, J.W. 129S; J. to acknowledge the services Bro . Chaplin had rendered as Senior Grand Warden of the Province of Hants and Isle Stait, 1743 ; Jno. Stait, 1743 : J. A. Watson, Roman Treasurer of the lodge. Bro. Chaplin had performed those of Wight, and was generally admired by the members for Eagle (Scotland) ; and VV. W. Lee, 1S97. duties so well that the brethren had decided to present him its faithful likeness to Bro. Newman.] i he W.M., continu- The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes with a jewel, and, in pinning it on his breast, he hoped the ing, said he was quite sure every member present was very of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the G.A.O.T.U. would spare him for many years to fill his pleased to see the photo of Bro. Newman presented that Audit report considered. Bros . F. Trotman and C. J. important position. It was an emblem of their affection evening, and felt proud that it would adorn those walls. It Schwarz were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master and regard, and there were one or two points specially was a good thing in the career of that lodge, which had Mason , and Bros. Chandler, Carmen , and Birch , passed to applicable in the desi gn of the jewel. The compasses re- had to struggle from its existence with difficulty after diffi- the Second Degree. Bro. Fredk. Smith, S.W., was pre- sembled the accuracy and precision with which the Trea- culty. It was, he repeated, a good thing for them that sented as W.M. elect, and installed into the chair according surer had kept the accounts . The square alluded to the Bro. Newman came forward and took the chair of Chine to ancient custom. The following brethren were appointed integrity and uprightness which had characterised all his Lodge a second time. The custom of each Past Master to and invested as officers : Bros. M. W. Halliday , I.P.M.; dealings, whilst the key denoted the safety with which the present his photo he had done his best to establish , and he F. VV. Spurgin , S.W. ; F. J. Bonham , J.W. ; J. Chaplin , funds of the lodge would be treasured. He asked the was very pleased to find Bro. Dr. Dobbs so readily concur Treas. ; J. L. Baker, P.M., Sec ; R. Raymond, S.D. ; brethren to drink to the health of their Treasurer, Bro. in it; and, as their first W.M., he was sure they would E. B. Cox, J.D.; T. Artand, I.G. ; and A. Birch, Org. Chaplin. always be proud of him, and for his general willingness to The addresses where then given by the Installing Master, Bro. Chaplin , Treasurer, returned thanks for the kind hel p them. He thought that this would have an influence Bro. Halliday, in an efficient manner. The W.M. im- remarks of the Worshipful Master, and for the jewel, in their lodge, thoug h small it might appear. Yet he pressively initiated Mr. J. Aldons into Freemasonry . On which he should hand down to his family as an heirloom , thought when those walls were adorned with Past Masters' the motion of Bro. Baker, P.M ., Sec, a jewel was unani- commemorative of his associations as Treasurer of the St. photographs it would help to remind them of what each mously voted to Bro. Chaplin , Treas., for his valuable Marylebone Lodge. had done for the lodge, and be an incentive to those services rendered Jto the lodge. "The Secretary " and "The Officers " having been passing on to the chair to go and do likewise. He Propositions and notices of motion having been received, given, the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings. was proud to see that photograph, because it would tell to the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a Bro. Birch, Org., presided at the piano, and an excellent others that they would claim a part of the Masonic career of substantial banquet, served under the personal superi n ten- programme of music was given. Bro. Newman, and there were not too many Masons dence of Bro. Bertini. in the Isle of Wight who would, or will, step aside from The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were subse- their own lodge to help on another as Bro. Newman KINGSTON - ON - THAMES. — Brownrigg quently duly honoured and received with enthusiasm. " The did. It was well to have an opportunity like this, when the Queen and the Craft," and "H.R.H. the Prince of Lodge (No. 1638) .—An emergency meeting of the past services of brethren could be dwelt on ; it was not only Wales, M.W.G.M." having been given, "The Grand above lodge was held at the Sun Hotel, on Wednesday, an incentive to those who had never passed the chair to take Officers " was proposed by the W.M., who said there was 30th ult. The W.M., Bro. J. Drewett, opened the lod ge, more interest and feel more enthusiasm, but it set them all no doubt that the Grand Office rs had assisted materially assisted by Bros. G. Moorman, S.W.; W. Drewett, J.W.; thinking.—"Is there anything we can do for the lodge?" It to place the Cralt in its present position. The Mary lebone Humphrey, S.D. ; Montague, J.D. ; and Curtis, acting was fortunate for them that they had such large-hearted bre- Lodge was fortunate in having two Grand Officers amongst I.G. Bros. Acton and Boyd, having given proof of their thren as Bros. Newman and McQueen, who joined the lodge its members, one who had recently been exalted to a high proficiency in the First Degree, were passed to that of on purpose to hel p them, and they had also considerable position in the Craft, and was known all over the world, F.C. ; and then Messrs. Morley and Pryke were initiated kindness from Bro. Conner of Lord Charles Beresford , who, though not a member Bro. , and Bro. Foxall, who was into the mysteries of Freemasonry. A candidate for the the lodge, was always willing to help them. As time rolled present, whose name he should couple with the toast. Third Degree was not able to be present, and the proceed- on , and many P.M.'s photographs were hung round the Bro. Foxall, P.G. Purst., having replied and returned ings closed earlier than had been expected. The working walls, they would he trusted to cordiality , , have a diversified excellence thanks for the with which the toast had been ot the W.M. was most exemplary. It being reported that admire and to copy. They were travelling throug h their received , Bro. Halliday, I.P.M., gave "The Worshipful the funds of the lodge were in a satisfactory state, it was Masonic life, allied to this lodge, and when they shall have Master," and said he had no doubt that this toast would agreed that ten guineas be voted to the W.M.'s list for the been installed in that chair, upon be received very heartil they will be able to look y. He had watched the progress Girls' Festival, to which he goes as Steward . The vote that photograph and call to remembrance all that Bro. of their W.M. for many years, and he had never seen such will be confirmed at the next regular meeting. Newman has done for them, and also what others had a good working Mason. From the manner in which he done, for by that time, he trusted would be had rendered the ceremony of initiation that evening , several others there there. The minute books of a lodge got filled "P was no doubt he would be par excellence a good Master. SHANKLIN (I. of W.)—Chine Lodge (No. and passed out of sight into a p records, He need say no more but ask the brethren to lace of security; its heartily drink 1884).—A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday, if not forgotten, were not so often referred to as might be, to the health of Bro. F. Smith, W.M. the 31st ult., at the Masonic Hall, when there were present the Bro . F. Smith W.M., but the photo of each Past Master always before , in reply, thanked the brethren Bros. Alfred Greenham, W.M. ; Frank Rayner, S.W. ; lodge, would remind them of each had for the kind manner in which they had received the services his health. J. H. McQueen , P.M., J.W. ; Lewis Colenutt, Sec.; H. rendered. For a time their debt would depress them, but He had been many years working up to his present position A. Matthews, J.D. ; R. W. Greenham, I.G. ; K. Young, everything that could be done to or and had filled all the minor offices in the lod increase the prestige ge, and per- Stwd.; W. J. Mew, Tvler ; M. Lindfield. P.M. : lohn the lodge would increase also its members and its pros- formed the various duties to the best of his ability. He Bailey, P.M., P.A.G.D.C. ; E. G. Balhme, and G. H. perity. This he was sure would and had attended many lodges of instruction to enable have that tendency, him to Matthews. Visitor : Bro. J. Conner, P.M. 1S69. those who were known to be bright and shining lights in sati^factuiil y perform the work of the chair. If he could I he minutes of the last meeting having been read and Masonry, and they could that chair carry out the duties to the satisfaction of the members point to as having filled it confirmed , the ballot for Bro. W. D. Woodward as a join- by their photos hang ing around them, as Masters of the would afford him great gratification. He was deep ly in- ing member (of No. was taken, and proved unani- lodge, would those debted to many of the P.M.'s of the lodge 548) prevent from ever being forgotten , including Bro. mous in his favour. The W.M. then stated he had much generous acts and sacrifices rendered for the benefit ot Draper, P.M., who initiated him into Freemasonry, and pleasure in presenting, on behalf of Bro. Stevens Chine Lod adorned by with whom he had been on intimate terms of friendshi James , ge; and when those walls should be p P.M., a map showing the locality of the lodges in England. many P.M.'s photos, the name of Bro. Francis Newrnan since. When it came to his turn for office, Bro. Baker, It was very useful, and would be an ornament to their lod ge would add a bri " e P.M., kindly asked him to accept a collar and ght and enduring lustre to the lodge. urged him room, and he was quite sure that souvenir of Bro. Stevens' proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be given W to work his way to the chair. Bro. White, P.M., intro- visits would ever remind them of the interesting lecture on the duced him into a lod he Bro. Newman, and they record their appreciation ge of instruction where he learned to °el'yered in Chine Lodge. Bro . J. H. McQueen , P.M., minutes of the lodge for his gift. work the ceremonies almost as well as Bro. White himself. J.W., rose and proposed that the best thanks of the lod He thanked all those bre thren for their kind assistance ge Bro. John Bailey, I.P.M., and ProV. A.G.D.C, seconded, ue given to Bro. Stevens for his gift. They all listened Newman s at the period when he required it most. He hoped he attentivel and said it gave him much pleasure to see Bro. y to his admirable lecture, although they might photo. It would always remind him of his many services Isaac Dawson, J.W. The banquet was provided by Bro. It need scarcely be intimated how Iargel Chine Lodge, and how willing he had always been to ythe efficiency of J. Burdall , Tyler, and was of a high quality of excellence. the " working," the maintenance of which is so essential to W. Candelow desired, as an old member, to ex- During the " post-prandial " proceedings the Worshi pful the due appreciation of our beautiful ceremonial, and the Bro J- Master gave "The Queen and the Craft ," "H.R.H. the advancement of the general prosperity of the lodge cess his appreciation of the gift ; it would be always , has P his mind with Bro. Newman's sacrifices to Prince of Wales, the M.W.G.M. of England, and the been due to the guidance of the W.M., Bro. T. T. Davis, ociated m R.W. Prov. G.M., the Deputy Prov. on the lodge when it was first started. It entailed Grand Lodge," "The and his officers. a-rv G.M., and Provincial Grand Lodge," the whole of the A hearty and fraternal welcome is tendered to brethren of not only labour but much time to advance so many members different Degrees. sentiments being loyally and warmly honoured by the other lodges who may honour the Wilberforce Lodge with t0 the brethren. their presence, and to them and the Craft Bro. Young said it gave him much pleasure to see the generally the tion given to this gift. He well remembered reading, Bro. T. T. Davis, I.P.M., next proposed " The W.M. W.M., officers , and members of the lodge earnestly desire recep of the Wilberforce Lodge and his Newly-Appointed on all occasions to extend the ri before he was a Mason, the remarks made by their W.M. ght hand of brotherhood presentation was made to Bro. Newman, and he Officers ." He said that Bro. Mackaill had stood by him and friendship. when a his then how highly they esteemed him. It would be and supported him most loyally as the S.W. during T felt had attended every lodge, and had nleasant to look round the lodge and see the different Past year of office. He INSTRUCTION. ' photographs, and would no doubt influence it for done his work well. This afforded them every guarantee Masters that during the next year he would not allow his energies lause, and the to go to sleep, but would use them for the benefit of the FIDELITY LODGE (No. 3).—A. meeting of this lodge was held ^ The vote of thanks was carried with app on Wednesday, the 30th ult., at the Alfred Tavern, Roman-road , was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the lodge, and make it attain a higher degree of success lodge yet reached. Barnsbury . Present: Bros. Jenkins, W.M. j Bleakley, S.W.; banqueting room, where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts during the coming year than it had Coste.J.VV. ; Ament. S.D.; Jackson , J.D. ; Messer, I .G.; Fergu- iven, after the usual lodge dinner. The Worshi pful Master, in returning thanks, said he felt son, Preceptor; Silvester, Treas. ; Dimsdale, Sec; and several were g that if a man accepted a position he ought to faithfull y other brethren. fulfil the duties of it, even at inconvenience to himself. He After preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree, CLEATOR MOOR.—Stirling Lodge (No. 1989) . took a great interest in Masonry, and more especially since and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. Ferguson acting on Wednesday, the as candidate. The W.M. then worked the 2nd Section of the _A meeting of this lodge was held he joined an English lodge. It was his desire to uphold Second Lecture. Lod at the Market Hall, when there were present ge was resumed to the First Degree, after -oth ult., temperance princi ples, and he would gladly assist any other which the W.M. worked the and and 3rd Sections of that Lecture. Bros. Henry Ward, W.M.; John Bewley, S.W. ; Chas. lodge working on the same lines, without in any way Bro. Hobden , 1328 , was unanimously elected a member of this Gowan , Secretary ; James D. Welch, S.D. ; John Mc swerving from his allegiance to the Humber Lodge, for lodge. Bro. Bleakley having been unanimously elected W.M. for Harry, J.D. ; Edward Irvin , D.C. ; Jos. Dickinson, which he had the greatest respect. He had tried to do his the next meeting, the lodge was closed. I.G. ; Watson and Leathes, Stwds. ; J. J. Robinson , duty in the past, and he hoped he had satisfied them. He PM. ; J. F. Kirkconel, P.M.; R. Baxter, P.M.; and should make it his duty to follow in the footsteps of Bro. ZETLAND LODGE (No. Sir).—A meeting was held at the C! Gowan, P.M.; R. Rothery, R. Walker, J. Nixon, J. T. T. Davis, who had had his heart in the work, and had York and Albany, Regent's Park , on Monday, the 4th inst., when Christie, R. McKittrick, J. Sumpton, W. Heathcote, J. performed his duties manfully and skilfull y. He had there were present Bros. T. Casely, 1693, W.M.; C. Smales, 1604, Frears, A. Hardie, and J. Kelley. Visitors : Bros. Smith, piloted the ship well through its rough passage, and had S.W. ; W.J. Hall , J.W. ; J. Hill , S.D. ; F. M. Noakes, 2148, 1660. J.D.; J. Hazel , 1693, I.G.; C. Murrey, 179 and 788, Preceptor ; S72 : and H. McKittrick , brought it safely into port. They were about to set out on C. Sheppard P.M lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of , . 1366, Sec; C. A . Itter, 1897, Asst. Sec ; The another voyage, and with the assistance of his officers he Jordan, R. P. Tabb, Passingham , Poynter, Gittens. Golding, Bore, the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. John trusted that during his year of office the lodge would attain biddings, Fenner, P.M.; Bangs, Marcus, Dr. Goodchild , P.M. ; Bewley, S.W., was unanimousl y elected W.M. for the that success which it oug ht to have. Slyman, P.M.; N. J. Goodchild , G. Lane, Dr. Powdell, J. W. ensuing year. Bros. E. Clarke, P.M., and George Watson W.M. proposed " The Immediate Past Smith, P.M. ; J. H. Halsey, P.M.; Rccknell, P.M. ; E. Jordan , Bro. Corris, 57, and M arsden. were elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively. Bro. Master, and the retiring Officers. " He said that some of gave the explanation of the first tracing board. The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Hardie those who sat down at the installation banquet of the meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 1st Wilberforce Lodge last year did so with a considerable Section of the First Lecture. Lodge opened in the Second Degree. amount of apprehension , anxiety, and fear, as to the very Bro. Passing ham, having offered himseif as a candidate for raising. HULL.—Wilberforce Lodge (No. 2134).—The serious responsibility they had undertaken in floating answered the usual questions, was examined , entrusted , and retired. installation of Bro. Joh n Mackaill as W.M. of this lodge another Masonic lodge. He thought they mig ht congratu- The lodge opened in the Third Degree. The W.M. rehearsed the took place on Monday, the 2Sth ult., in the lodge-room, months, for they had ceremony of raising. The lodge closed down to the First Degree. late themselves upon the past twelve On rising for the first time, Bros. N. Goodchild , G. Lane, and F. Charlotte-street , when there was a large attendance of achieved a signal success. The Wilberforce Lodge was J. visiting brethren. Among the Jordan were elected joining members. On rising for the second members of the lodge and not only an accomplished fact, but it was now an admitted time, the Preceptor pruposed , and the J.W. seconded , that the S.W. latter were Bros. W. Reynolds, P.M. 250, P.G. Tteas. ; E. success. A great deal of its prosperity was to be attributed be W.M . lor next meeting—carried unanimously . Nothing further Corris, W.M. 57; W. C. Whitesides, W.M. 250, P.P.G. to the Immediate Past Master and his officers , all of whom offering for the good of Freemasonry, the lodge was closed. Stwd.; F. Fullerton, W.M. 1010; W. D. Keyworth, had undoubtedly worked with a will to secure the goal they P.M. P.P.G. Supt. of Wks. ; R. R. Hawley, J.W. 57, had now reached. THE GREAT CITY LODGE (No. I426) .-A meeting of this 250, P.G. Stwd. ; Tudor Trevor, P.M., S.W. 2069 ; S. Bro. Davis, I.P.M., in responding, apologised in the first S.W. P. lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons'.avenue, Scott Young, S.D. 2069 ; C. F. Wells, 1511; place for omitting to mention the newly-appointed officers Basinghail-street, E.C, on Thursday, the 31st ult. Present: Bros. Gaskell , J.W. 1511; and J. Cooper, S.W. 294. in the toast he had previously proposed. He expressed Josling, W.M. elect 60; Williams, W. Berry, J. L. Barrett, D. The Installing Officer was Bro. W. Gillett, P.M., P.P. his acknowledgments for the compliments which had been Hills, J. Eisenmann , H. Whitehouse, James Stevens, P.M. and G. Std. Br., and the ceremony of installation was performed Preceptor ; W. Paddle, P.M. and Treas.; W. J. Ball, Hon. Sec.; paid to him and his officers, and he gave his word that he Gaskin , S. Smith, F. C. Rush, and others. in a masterly manner from beginning to end, the whole would do his utmost to assist the W.M. to make the lodge J. hest credit upon him , and giving the This being Preceptor 's night, the selection of the work was left reflecting - the hig more perfect than it had hitherto been. When they opened in his hands. Bro. Josling opened in the First Degree, and proved assembled brethren great satisfaction. After the ceremony, the lodge last year they had only 12 members on the roll. candidate 's proficiency. Bro. Williams opened in the Second invested the Bro. Mackaill , the newly-installed W.M., Now they had something like 45 members. They had Degree, and proved candidate 's proficiency as F.C. Bro. Berry following brethre n as his officers for the ensuing year: initiated 26 members, and had added seven or eight joining opened in the M.M. Degree, and rehearsed the ceremony of raising. Bros. T. T. Davis, I.P.M. . F. W. Macgarr, S.W. ; The Preceptor then instructed the members, greatly to their satis- members. There was a balance of £56 or ,£, 60 in hand, faction , in entry drill , which tends to give confidence and secure a Isaac Dawson, J.W.; W. Gillett, P.M., Treas. and L.M. ; and they did not owe a penny. The Wilberforce Lodge T. B. Redfearn, perfect salutation on certain occasions in open lodge. Bro. Berry VV. D. Keyworth, P.M., Almoner; was now on a sound and highly satisfactory basis, and he then lowered the lodge to the First Degree, and Bro. Josling com- Secretary ; J. L. Turner, Chap.; W. E. Wilkinson , hoped and believed it would remain so. To the officers pleted the rest of the evening 's work, The lodge was then closed. S.D. ; G. Leigh, J.D. ; V. King, Org. ; G.W. Wood, who had assisted him in the work he tendered his best D.C; G. C Curtois, F. Waudby, G. T. Stoddart, and thanks and acknowledgments. His motto was, to be Stwds. ; W. Woodall, I.G. ; and CHAUCER LODGE (No. 1540).—This lodge held its usual C. E. Pearson, J. temperate in all things, and with that he believed they weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel, Borough, on Burdall, Tyler. The Secretary, Bro. T. B. Redfearn , read would have such a bond of union as would never be broken. Tuesday, the 5th inst., when there were present Bros. Hattersley, letters of apology for unavoidable absence from Bro. the Bro. F. Fullerton, Worshipful Master Kingston Lodge, W.M.; W. Block , S.W.; Ladd, J.W.; Renaut, S.D.; Steele, , D.P.G.M. North and East J.D.; A. Arrowsmith I.G. ; W. Wing Hon. W. T. Orde-Powlett 1010, next proposed "The Installing Master, Bvo. W. , ham, Preceptor; Fred. Yorks; Bro. M. C. Peck, P.G.S.; Bro. J. R. Ansdell, Croaker, Treas. ; F. H. Williams, Hon. Sec ; Chapman , Steng, Gillett, P.M., P.P.G. Std . Br." He said that Bro. Gillett Youlden , Gomm, and Cooper. P.M., W.M. 1605 ; Bro. W. Fowler-Sutton, S.W. 1010 ; had that day performed a very important duty in a hi hl W.M. g y The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last J. H. Peters, J.W. 1010 ; J. Blackman, 294 ; and efficient manner. He had had the honour and the pleasure meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation others. of witnessing many such ceremonies, and he might fairly was rehearsed, Bro. Chapman candidate. The lodge was opened On the conclusion of installation proceedings, Bro. Mac- say he had never seen it so well performed as it had been in the Second Degree, and Bro. Gomm, having answered the usual bill, W.M., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro. W. Gillett questions, was entrusted. The lodge was opened in the Third on that day. Degree, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. Gomm for the manner in which he had performed the ceremony, Bro. Gillett, in acknowledging the compliment, said the and his eulogistic references were repeatedly applauded by candidate. The lodge resumed to the First Degree, when it was success of the Wilberforce Lodge had been due to the proposed by Bro. Renaut, and seconded by Bro. Wingham, Precep. the brethren, who passed the resolution in the usual attention given to the working of the lodge by Bro. Davis, tor, that Bro . J. VV. Gomm , 1679, become a joining member- Masonic way. and to the efficiency of his officers; and, successful as the carried unanimously. Bro. Gomm returned thanks, and the dues Bro. Gillett made a suitable reply to the compliment. past year had been , he thought the coming year would be were collected. The W.M. rose for the second time, when it was The Worshipful Master then called upon Bro. J. Mean- proposed by Bro. Wingham , Preceptor, and seconded by the J.W., equally so if the officers supported the W.M. with the like that the S.W. be W.M. for the ensuing week—canied unanimously. well, a member of the Wilberforce, to make a presentation amount of zeal. A little over 12 months ago some of them to Bro. T. T. Davis, the retiring W.M. Bro. Meanwell The S.W. returned thanks, and appointed the officers in rotation. were in " Doubting Castle, and others went so far as to The W.M , rose for the third time, and the lodge was closed. said he would not dilate upon the efficient manner in which depreciate the whole scheme. But those who promoted Bro. Davis had performed the duties of his important office during the lodge had been rewarded with signal success. They CREATON LODGE (No. 1791).—A meeting was held on the past year. He had developed the sterling had admitted good men and true, and if they exercised the qualities of a commander in an eminent degree, and had Thursday, the 31st ult., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Goldhawk- same care in future they need not fear the success of the road , Shepherd's Bush , VV. Present : Bros. Lindfield , W.M.; piloted the lodge through its first year of existence with C. R. Cross, S.W.; Spiegel, P.M., Austin , Treas.; Chalfont, the most lodge. He had that evening received a telegram from a J.W.; marked success. He then presented to Bro. T. member of the Wolseley Lodge, Manchester, hoping that P.M., Sec; P. J. Davics, S.D. ; Purdue, P.M., J.D.; Jennings, T. Davis a very valuable Past Master's jewel, and accom- I.G.; Cavers, Stwd.; |. Davies, Preceptor; Wood , W.M,; Stroud, panied ' God would prosper the lodge. That nig ht he rejoiced M.; Sims, P.M.; Child, P.M. ; Cubitt P.M.; Brietbart it with the presentation of a solid gold ring, set in with them in the success of the lodge, and he hoped the W. , , P.M.; diamonds for Mrs. Davis. Both articles were subscribed Lewis, P.M.; Curtis, Higginson, Benton , Stonnill , Craggs, Bull, , future would be as bright as the past had been. Burbrook Lichtenheld Cotton Head Whittell , and Bonham. tor by members of the lodge, and were given as a token of , , , , the Bro . Gillett, P.M., Lecture Master, next proposed the The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read high esteem and respect which Bro. Davis had com- and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro, manded toast of " The Sister Lodges," which was responded to by during the eventful year through which the lodge Bro. Fullerton, W.M. 1010. Bull candidate. The lodge was opened in the Second Degree. The had, passedr--«~«, O . IVA Willi... ww.. wvgiw iw UUww..u year;w.i with...... 1st and and Sections were worked. The 4th Section was worked ' , , and which now began its second Bro. Macgarr, S.W., then proposed "The Visiting Bre- "fight hopes of future success. by Bro. Spiegel , P.M., the questions being answered by Bro. T. Bro. thren," which was duly acknowledged. Davies, Preceptor. Lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and Davis, I.P.M., on behalf of Mrs. Davis and himself , S.W. in proposing thanked Bro , and also the Bro. Trevor, 2069, "The Masonic Bro. Cross was elected W.M. for next meeting. The Secretary . Meanwell for his sentiments Charities," spoke in very eulogistic terms of the Charities, announced that at the next meeting there would be another ballot brethren of the lodge for their handsome tokens of respect for the Benevolent Fund. Bro. Davies proposed , and Bro. Cross and esteem. and urged that every brother should support them, even if only to the extent of 5s. a year. They were doing a good seconded, a vote of thanks, to be recorded , to the W.M., who for D n5 Secretary then read a letter from Bro. R. Pexton, the first time occupied the chair. The lodge was then closed. P-P-G. work, and it should be the desire of every Mason to do the Std. Br., P.P.G.C N. and E. Yorks, and P.M., utmost he could for them. asking the lodge to accept from him the sword which he nad Bro. Davis, I.P.M., responded. ST. AMBROSE LODGE (No. 1891).—A meeting was held at worn as an officer of the Hull Artillery Volunteers for the Baro n's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday, the 4th 0 v , Bro. Dawson , J.W., proposed " Prosperity, Unani- inst. ^ars and expressing a hope that it would be an adorn- and Perpetuity to Freemasonry in General Present: Bros. VV. C. Williams, W.M.; J. H. Wood, ment to the appointments of the lodge. mity, , and the W.M. 1642, S.W. ; C. Conway, J.W.; Craggs, acting Sec, ; Wilberforce Lodge in Particular," and in a few well-chosen Buxton , S.D. ; G. Swann Collings, Preceptor ; x he. Worshi pful Master, Bro. Mackaill, accepted the , J.D.; Jesse word in words spoke of the prosperity of the Wilberforce Lodge King, I.G, ; and others. the name of the Wilberforce Lodge, and moved a The lod ge was opened in due form , but in the absence of the ™|e of thanks during the past 12 months, 26 members having been initi- to Bro.' Pexton for his gift in terms of ated and a balance of being in the Treasurer 's hands Secretary, the minutes of the previous meeting had to be deferred. eulogy. , £56 , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. VV. Payers being r ac which he considered augured well for the prosperity and the candidate. The lodge was opened in the Third Degree, and car °A ^ £arr> S.W., seconded the motion, and it was perpetuity of the lodge. e< " nem. con." This concluded the business, Bro. Payers, being a candidate , answered the usual questions very Si \ Bro. W. L. Reynolds suitably replied. satisfactorily. Tne lodge was closud to the First Degree and the '"stallation banquet took place in the large hall of , the proberH Bro. V. King, the Organist, presided at the pianoforte, W.M. rose for the first time, and the dues were collected. The or„ Lodge, Osborne-street, by kind permission of and durin g the evening songs were given by a number of following brethren were unanimously elected members of this S W M of the Humber Lodge. The W.M., BwM ' . - - breth ren, and also by Miss Gillett and Miss Jackson, lodge :—Bros. King, P.M. Cranboum Lodge; G. Swarm, 845 ; and r\ '• fckaill, presided, and was supported by Bros. T. T. Fayers, 158J. The W.M. rose for the second time, and the S.W. "avis, l .P.M. „u , R f-nrrU W.M. C7 : W. f\ XMhirn. The Wilberforce Lodge, No. 2134, was founded in order was unanimousl y elected W.M. for the next meeting. The W.M. WM to meet the wishes of brethren who, althoug rose for the third time, and, after Hearty good wishes," the lodge P IW * 25°5 F- Fullerton , W.M. 1010; W. Gillett, h not neces- " "S P.P.G. Std. Chap. R. sarily total abstainers or " Teetotalers," yet prefer to was closed. WcLeavyHi Br.; J. L. Turner, 2134; J. j. S.W. 3/57; G. Dimbleby, S.W! 250; R. R. eliminate the use of alcoholic beverages as " refreshment." J^vley W S7 . The valueof lodges established on this princi ple has already CHISWICK LODGE (No. 3013).—A meeting was held at . j. Cooperj s.W. 294 ; J- A. Stirling, the Windsor Castle Hotel, King-street , Ham mersmith, on Saturday, Piw ' ,£»' J- R - Forman, J.W. 57; Tudor Trevor, been full y displayed in other towns, and the experiment the 2nd inst. Present ; Bros. D. S. Long, W.M.; J. S. Wood , ' b,Wc tried in Hull has resulted in success beyond the most san- cha; *' -J and S. Scott Young, S.D. 2069. The vice- S.W.; H. F. Williams, J.W. ; E. Ayling, Preceptor ; A. ra Were occupied by Bros. F. W. Macgarr, S.W., and guine anticipations of its founders. Williams, Sec. ; W. G. Coat, S.D. ; J. Davies, J.D.; J. Worth, 0 I.G. s Purdue, P.M. 834; Sims, P.M. 834 ; Gardner, P.M. 2012; " Prosperity to the Chapter," by III. Bro. S. Kelly, 30 , ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR D. Stroud, P. j. Davies, E. Aslett, W. W. Williams, and J. M.VV.S. of the Talbot Chapter ; and the following mem- BOYS. Brown. bers of the same Chapter, viz. : Bro. H. J. Garnett, The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last W. F. Tasker, Recorder; III. Bro. meeting were read and confirmed. Lodge was opened in the P.M.W.S. ; John The monthly meeting of the General Committee of this Shaw, 0 ; E. and P. Bro. E. Kipps, M.W.S. of the Second and Third Degrees. Lodge was resumed to the First 30 0 Institution was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last Degree, and Bro. Stroud offering himself as a candidate for pass- A.Y.C. ; III. Bro. John Barker, 30 , P.M.W.S. of the Bro. W. Roebuck, V' xe-PatrOn and Trustee, G.S.B.j ing, was examined and entrusted. Lodge was resumed to the Leodensis Chapter; E. and P. Bro. John D. Kaye, presided, and there were present Bros. F. Adlard, and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. J. s!* Second Degree, P.M.W.S.; E. and P. Bro. F. W. Fourness, Prelate; Cumberland , Rev. R. Morris, M.A., LL.D. ; Raynham W Stroud candidate, Bro. Aslett offering himself as a candidate for E. and P. Bro. C. L. Mason ; and E. and P. Bro. W. S. raising, was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Stewart, P.G.D. ; G. P. Gillard , Charles Belton, Edgar Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro. Deek. Bowyer, P.G. Std. Br. ; A. E. Gladwell, Joyce Murray Aslett being the candidate. Lodge was resumed to the First Letters and telegrams of apology were received from Alfred Williams, C. H. Webb, H. Young, C. F. Hogard and the 1st Section of the Lecture was worked by the III. Bro. Walter Reynolds, °, P.M.W.S. and Recorder of ' Degree, 32 0 H. Hasker, J. L. Mather, J. Glass, W. A. Scurrah, \v brethren , under the direction of the W.M. The brethren also the Hull Chapter; 111. Bro. Thomas VV. Tew, 30 , R.W. Paas, H. Webb, R. Berrid ge, W. Maple, Thos. Cubitt ' worked the 2nd Section of this Lecture. The brethren having , from Prov. G.M. of West Yorkshire ; III. Bro. Richard Wilson, P.G.P.; and Frederick Binckes, P.G. Stwd., Secretary. of late been undul y importuned by petitions for assistance 0 and Recorder of the Leeds Chapter; E. distressed brethren , resolved that such petitions be only considered 30 , P.M.W.S., The minutes of the Drevious meetinp- having been rmA after the lodge should be closed . The lodge was then closed. and P. Bro. T. B. Why tehead, P.M.W.S. and Recorder and verified , and those of the House Committee read for of the Hilda Chapter, York ; and others. information , an application on behalf of an ex-pupil for a The business of the chapter being finished , it was closed grant of ' ^ 40 towards payment of stamps on articles in due form, and the brethren retired under an arch of entered into with a solicitor, having regard to the present Eojral &rrfj . steel. state of the funds, was not entertained. The banquet was held in the dining hall, under the pre- A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceed- ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER (No. 25) .—The sidency of the M.W.S., Bro. J. W. Monckman, and was ings to close. installation meeting of this very old chapter was held at the all that could be desired. On his rig ht sat 111. Bros. Chas. 0 Freemasons' Hal l, on Monday, the 2Sth ult. The chapter James Banister, 33°; S. Kelly, 30 ; H.J. Garnett, John was opened by the Princi pal Companion Elsley, P.Z., Z.; Shaw, 30°; E. Kipps, W. F. Tasker, C. L. Mason, EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC W. H. Baker, H.; Sly, J.; Land, S.E. ; and the other Fletcher, Gill, Pickles, and others ; and on his left 111. MASONIC EDUCATION AL AND BENE- officers and members present were : Comps. Harvey, S.N. ; Bros. John Barker, 30°; Jonas Craven, 30°; J. D. Kaye, VOLENT INSTITUTION. Kay, P.S. ; Hatton, Treasurer; J. E. Shand, P.Z.; W. S. Beck, F. W. Fourness, H. Shaw, J. R. Wellsman, Robins, P.Z. ; Tannahill, Wingham, Smith, W.S.; and and Beaumont. E. and P. Bro. 1. W. Banister, 1st Gen., At the close of the meeting of the Charity Committee, others. The visitors were Comps. F. Seager-Hunt, M.P. occupied the vice-chair. the half-yearly meeting of this Institution was held under (Marylebone) ; J. Gibson, H. Wanders, K. E. H. Goffin , The M.W.S. proposed " The Health of Her Most the presidency of Bro. J. L. Hine. There were present H. Carnarvon, Brown , P.Z. (St. George's); Hattersley, Gracious Majesty the Queen " and "H.R.H. the Prince Bros. J. H. Sillitoe, Treasurer; John Chad wick, Secretary; (Domatic), Gartley, I. Wright, Harvey-Anning, Z. (Ley of Wales and the other Members of the Royal Family," Charles Heywood , J. A. Birch , G. P. Brockbank, and Spring) ; Large (Windsor Castle) ; Ayres, (Stability) ; both of which were enthusiastically received and duly about eighty representatives of lodges. Cozens (Royal Albert) ; and Banks, Janitor. Comp. honoured. The minutes of the last meeting, as well as those of Captain Frigout was exalted by the Principals in a very The next toast was that of " The Supreme Council, 0, several meetings of Sub-Committees were read. 330 impressive manner, the working of each officer being and their old and dear friend , 111. Bro. C. J. Banister, 33 ," Five children were adopted and referred to the Edu- thoroughly well performed. The Principals for the ensuing which was received by acclamation. cational Committee. year were then installed in a masterly manner by Comps. 111. Bro. C. J. Banister duly responded, and gave some Bro. J. A. Birch was elected Chairman, and Bro. G. P. Smallpeice, P.Z., Hon. Member; W. H. Baker being Z.; excellent advice to the brethren , and, in conclusion , pro- Brockbank, Vice-Chairman , for the ensuing year. Sly, H.; Harvey, J.; and the other officers in rotation. posed "The Health of his old and valued Friend ;" who he The Finance and Audit Committee, Educational Com- The Audit report was adopted, showing a balance in favour was delighted to come and install as M.W.S., for he was mittee, and Relief Board were elected. of the chapter and no liabilities. certain he would fill the office with honour to himself and At the close of the proceedings it was unanimously re- At the conclusion of the working, the members dined the chapter. solved that an illuminated address expressing the thanks of together under the presidency of Comp. W. H. Baker, Z. The M.W.S. returned thanks in a thorough Masonic the General Committee of the Province, as well as this After the usual Masonic toasts, speech , afterwards proposing "The Health—with all the Institution, should be presented to Bro. J. L. Hine for his "The Health of the M.E.Z." was proposed by Comp. honours—of their Illustrious Visitors." many years' services in the capacity of Chairman, and Elsley, who congratulated the chapter on having such an III. Bros. S. Kelly, 300, M.W.S. 16; E. Ki pps, M.W.S. Bros. Birch , Sillitoe and Chadwick were appointed a Sub- admirable Principal for the ensuing year. 08; H. J. Garnett, P.M.W.S. ; W. F. Tasker, and John Committee to draw up and have the same prepared for Comp. W. H. Baker replied, and said he full y appre- Shaw, 30°, all of 16; and E. and P. Bro. J. D. Kaye, presentation at the next Provincial Grand Lodge. ciated the honour done him in promoting him to the exalted P.M.W.S. 77, responded to the toast in admirable terms. The Educational Committee afterwards met and placed position he occupied. " The Health of the Candidates " was proposed by E. the five candidates referred to them upon the funds of the Comp. Seager Hunt, in responding for " The Visitors," and P. Bro. J. L. Atherton , P.M.W.S'., in most happy Institution. said he had no idea on accepting the invitation he would terms, and neatly responded to by each. meet so many companions he knew so well in his Craft Bro. Garnett proposed , in a humorous speech, "The EAST LANCASHIRE PROVINCIAL lodge, and he was not now surprised at the good position Health of the P.M.W.S.'s." and working in Arch Masonry of the Robert Burns Chapter 111. Bro. Jonas Craven, 30°, P.M.W.S., responded in a CHARITY COMMITTEE. —the first chapter he had visited—and returned his warmest most excellent speech. thanks for coupling his name as a junior Royal Arch Mason . Ex. and P. Bro. J. L. Atherton, P.M.W.S., in a telling The half-yearly meeting of this Committee was held at with the toast of the visitors , all of whom should have pre- speech proposed "The Health of the Officers of the the Freemasons' Hall, Manchester, on Tuesday, the 29th ceded him. Chapter," thanking those who had served under him, and ult., Bro. Charles Heywood, the Chairman of the Com- Comp. Goffin, M.E.Z. elect 1572, in an admirable speech, giving good advice to those appointed that day, coupling mittee, presided , and about eighty representatives of lodges also responded , as did Comps. Brown , Anning, and with it that of the 1st General Ex. and P. Bro. Fran k W. were present. The minutes of the previous meeting, as Gartley. Banister, who had worked so well for the chapter, and he well as the reports of the deputations who conducted the Comp. Land, S.E., replied for "The Secretary and was sure would be a source of great pleasure to his father, various elections in London during the past year, were Treasurer," the latter being obliged to leave. their dear and beloved friend , the Inspector-General of the read . Several cases were adopted for support at the forth- Comps. Shand and Robins replied for "The P.Z.'s," District. The toast was well received and modestly re- coming elections, and grants were made to the unsuccessful the first observing that he had the pleasure to introduce the sponded to. candidates at the late elections. M.E.Z., Comp. Baker, to the chapter, and was proud to Some excellent recitations and songs brought a truly Bro. J. A. Birch was- elected Chairman, and Bro. G. P. see him that evening installed as M.E.Z. of the chapter. happy meeting to an end, with happy to meet, sorry to part, Brockbank, Vice-Chairman, of the Committee for the "The Health of the Officers " was duly honoured , and but happy to meet again. ensuing year. Bros. Birch, Brockbank, Chadwick, and responded to severally, and the Janitor's toast brought a Sillitoe were appointed a sub-Committee for furthering the very enjoyable evening to a close. election of candidates in the London Institutions. A capital selection of music' was performed, under the direction of Comp. F. Cozens, by Comps. Large, Cozens, (Etteimglanix Frigout, W. H. Baker, and others. L EEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL ? _ LAGOON CREEK. —Comet Lodge (No. 1680, INSTITUTION. E.C.)—A meeting of this lodge was held on St. John 's INSTRUCTION. Day, in the lodge room lately erected at this place. Bro. On Saturday evening, the 26th ult., an entertainment in F. Shaw, P.M., took the chair, in the absence of the W. aid of the funds of this Institution was given in the Church NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT (No. Master, Bro. H. G. Eccles, who was unavoidably absent. Institute, Albion-place, Leeds. Bro. J. Stables presided, 1471).—A convocation was held on Thursday, the 31st ult., at The minutes of the last lod ge meeting were read and con- Northampton House, St. Paul's-road, Canonburv. Present: and w.is supported by a number of other brethren interested Comps. H. Jenkins , M.E.Z.; W. Radcliffe , H.; A. Le Grand , firmed , after which the S.W., Bro. H. Ellis, in the name of in the welfare of the Institution. The Chairman explained ].: J. E. Sheffield , S.E. ; N. Salmon , S.N.; and W. Darnell , Bro. H. G. Eccles, presented the lodge with a handsome set that in connection with the Masonic body there are large P.S. .. of regalia, and with a wish that the new officers be invested schools in London for the sons of members whose circum- The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in an able and im- with the same. At the same time, Bro. G. Shakspere, stances are straitened, or of others who have leaving pressive manner by the aforementioned officers . R.A. Masons will died P.M., presented the lodge with a handsome banner. A their families in such a position. The schools, he said, gave kindly take notice of the removal of this chapter from the Alwyn hearty vote of thanks was recorded to these brethren for Castle Tavern to the above address. an education of the highest order. Admission was by their very handsome presents. Bro. T. H. Girling, W.M, ballot. In 1876, the idea of providing a "bridge " for 2167, Installing Master, then took the chair for the purpose unsuccessful candidates in the ballot was carried out by the of installing Bro. H. Ellis, assisted by Bros. G. Shakspere, Leeds brethren ; in other words;: it was arranged to pay Sncfmt antr &cceptetr Wiitt P'M., and F. Shaw, P.M. The W.M., having been duly the school fees of such candidates until they could obtain installed, proceeded to investhis officers , accompanying each free admission, and it was in aid of the fund, for this HUDDERSFIELD. —Prince of Wales Chapter investiture with suitable remarks : Bros. W. H. James, purpose that the entertainment was given. The programme (No. 69) .—This chapter was opened by the M.W.S., Bro. S.W.; R. C. Tepton, J.W.; H. Bradbury, S.D. ; J. Bell, included readings by Sir George Morrison , which were J, L. Atherton , assisted by the officers of the chapter, on J.D. ; Thos. Jackson, Treas.; W. Johnson, Sec ; T. evidentl y highly appreciated by the audience. "An Saturday, the 2nd inst., at the Freemasons' Hall, Fitz- Prendible, I.G. ; and Johngman , Tyler. English version of the: impeachment of Verres, the praetor william-street. The following 111. brethren were received The lod ge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned of Sicily, by Cicero," was especially well received. At under an arch of steel : John Shaw, 0 ; John Barker, ° ; to the banquet room, and a most harmonious evening was intervals, songs, &c, were sung by Mr. C. Blagbro and 30 30 spent the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being honoured Jonas Craven, 30° . Samuel Kelly, 30°, M.VV.S. Talbot , , Mrs. Creser, and instrumental selections were given by Chapter; E. Kipps, M.W.S. Antient York Chapter of while songs were contributed by the brethren. Mrs. W. Horsfield and Miss Florence Sydney. Redemption ; Charles James Banister, S.G.I.G., 33°, In- spector General of the North Eastern District. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. &t)ma. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF Two of the four candidates whose names appeared on the HAMPSHI RE AND ISLE OF summons were in attendance, viz., Bros. Connor and Norfolk , who were perfected by the M.W.S., E. and P. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. WIGHT -. Bro. J. L. Atherton , assisted by 111. Bro. C. 1. Banister, SINGAPORE.—Mount Calvary Chapter (No. 0 33 . 111. Bro. Joh n Marshall, 300, P.M.W.S., acted as 47).—At the regular meeting, held on the iSth February, At the special Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshireand High Prel ate. The Treasurer's accounts were audited and M.W.S., Bro. W. H. Read, installed 111. Bro. J. P. Joaquim Isle of Wight, recently held at Winchester, it was resolved passed, a satisfactory balance being in hand. One candi- as M.W. Sovereign for the ensuing year. The M.VV.S. that a festival should be held in the province under the pre- sidency of, and at a time and place to be fixed by, the date was proposed and seconded for the degree. The M.W.S. then appointed and invested those who were present as his s elect, E. and P. Bro. Joseph W. Monckman , was presented officers as follows : Bros. T. H. Scott, Prelate ; T. Leask Provincial Grand Master, in commemoration of her Majesty J. , Isle bv E. and P. Bro. J. L. Atherton , M.W.S., to III. Bro. 1st General ; A. Knight, Raphael ; J. S. Sturrock , Capt. of Jubilee, and in aid of the newly-formed Hampshire and Chas. Jas. Banister for installation , which was performed the Guard ; and R. O. Norris, Equerry. of Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution. of raising with his usual care and impressiveness. He then appointed -*¦ This Charity has been established for the purpose the following officers for the ensuing year : E. and P. funds to be applied to the clothing, education, and advance- At the late regular meeting of Lodge St. ment in life of necessitous children of Freemasons of '"* Bro. Chas. Crabtree, Prelate ; E. and P. Bro. Frank afford W. Banister 1st Guard ; E. and P. Bro. W. T. Sufrg, George, No. 1152 (E.C.),' Singapore, it being election province, whether the fathers be living or dead, to , and 2nd Guard ; Bros. E. A. Beaumont, Recorder; Alfred Gill, meeting, Bro. W. E. Hooper was elected W.M., and relief to Masons of the province and their families, j Grand Marshal ; R. Wellsman D. of C.; H. S. Bro. C. D. H. Currie, Treasurer, for the ensuing year, generally, to promote the cause of Masonic Charity. ' J. , am Holdsworth , Herald ; Rich a rd Hodgson , Captain of to be installed during the present month. endeavouring to raise an endowment of this kind, " shire is but following in the wake of other important pro*^ Guard ; Thomas Pickles, Organist ; and John Royle, TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING .— An Illustrated Guide of no pages bee Outer Guard ; E. and P. Bro. Henry Shaw, P.M.W.S., "Howto open respectabl jg lo to jf2ooo; vinces in the kingdom where similar institutions have y from " three stamps, present Treas. H. Myers & Co., 109, Euston-rd., London, Telephone No, 5541. successfully carried on for years. The funds at "Hearty good wishes " were given to the M.W.S., with — [ADVT.] hand are, however, not sufficient to justify a cornmenceme f operations, though it is hoped that the proposed festival and after dinner will be received at an Emergency Meeting These Calendars of Bro. Peck's are issued occasionally, ill set the Institution on a secure and permanent basis. of the Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611 (Bro. W. Brown, W.M.), the latest for No. 250 being for 1884, and for No. 1010 we Lancaster, as Honorary Secretary, has just issued a at Freemasons' Hal l, St. Saviourgate, where they will have the one just issued , 1S87. nto.' ircular to the lodges of the province, asking that the witness an Exemplification of the English Craft Working. There was a Calendar published for Northampton and °ames of brethren willing to act as. Stewards may be sent {All visitors will be welcomed.) Huntingonshire some years ago. I hope it will soon be to him. in order that a Board of Stewards may be formed, " On Wednesday morning, the visitors and their ladies revived , as "Beta " evidentl y does. and meet at an early date to settle details. will be conducted to some of the most interesting of the There are also numerous cards published annually for The Hampshire Institution is n^t intended to rival , but remains of antiquity with which the city abounds, and at Towns and certain Lodges only, but of these I say nothing to supp lement, the great Central Charities, by taking under 12.30 they will be entertained at luncheon by the W.M., now, save to acknowledge their usefulness. its care unsuccessful candidates for the London Institutions Past Masters and Officers of the Eboracum Lodge, No. Every Province should have a Calendar or Directory as —the children will be educated at good schools in the 1611. {Admission by invitation ticket.) a guide for the Provincial Grand Masters and their officers, vicinity of their homes, under the supervision of appointed " At 2 p.m. the Templar visitors will be formally received and for the information of the many concerned. Their publi- visitors, and successful candidates to the local Institution by the Eminent Preceptor and Members of the Ancient cation does not entail much cost, thoug h the labour is not whose names remain on the lists of the London Charities Ebor Preceptory, No. 101, in open conclave, and will inconsiderable; the sum for outlay ranging from say £5 to will be eligible for, and may be transferred to, those Insti- witness an Exemplification of the English Ritual of the £zo, according to style and number. tutions if ultimatel y elected. Remembering the splendid Order. Some Provinces meet the expense by a pro rata payment return which Hampshire made at the recent Masonic Bene- "At 4.30 p.m., the visitors will be conducted to the from the lodges ; others charge the cost to the Prov. G. L. volent Festival in London, there can be little doubt that cathedral, where the order of evening prayer will be read, funds; and some are sold, and thus defray, or nearly so, the appeal now made will meet with a liberal response from and (by fraternal courtesy of Bro. the Very Rev. the Dean the cost of printing. the lodges and chapters, as well as from the brethren of York) a Special Anthem and a Te Deum will be sung Many of the Calendars are fine specimens, typographi- individually. according to the immemorial custom of the Order. The cally, as well as Masonically, and are "full of informa- commemorative offerings of the brethren on the occasion tion " of considerable value to the members of lodges will be devoted to some especial portion of the work of concerned , being special aids to the Provincial authorities, BRO. HENRY CROSS 'S CONCERT AT restoration of the St. Cuthbert window in the cathedral. Several contai n the By-laws of the Prov. Grand Lodge WILLESDEN. Bro. Dr. Naylor, organist of the cathedral, will play. represented, as also the Prov. G. Chapter, &c, and besides "At 7 p.m., Bro. the Lord Mayor of York and the Lady which, Lists of voters in the Central Masonic Charities, and An admirable programme of " The Messiah," on the Mayoress will receive the visitors and the ladies in the rules of local funds are to be found in their pages. evening of the 31st ult., provided a rare treat to the lovers State Room of the Mansion House, and at 7.30 his lordship W. J. HUGHAN. ol music in Harlesden and Willesden, who crowded the will preside at a banquet given by the Ancient Ebor Pre- large room at the High School, glad to have an opportunit y ceptory, in the Guildhall, to which (so far as space will per- of hearing the great master's piece without being obliged mit) all Master Masons will be admitted, and will each THE CRAFT. to go into town. Bro. Cross was ably assisted by Bro. have the privilege of inviting a lady. Harper Kearton , Miss Eliza Thomas, and Madame Cross- " In the matter of application for tickets {£1 is. each, From East to West, from North to South, Lavers, solo, vocalists, with a selected choir under the direc- ladies 15s.) members of the Order of the Temple will take With still progressive sway, tion of Mr. J. A. Birch, Mr. F. W. Parish (organ), and precedence, after which the tickets will be allotted in order The mystic Craft, to us endeared, Bro. F. H. Cozens (pianoforte). of application. Need never fear decay ; Of Madame Cross-Lavers' rendering of the soprano " The American visitors will leave York for London at Like some majestic tree it stands soli, "There were shepherds," " Rejoice greatly," 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21st.—I am, dear Sir and Deep-rooted in the Past, " Come unto Him," and " How beautiful are the feet," it Brother, yours fraternally, Whilst buds of present promise yield would be difficult to speak too highly, but she seemed to "T. B. WHYTEHEAD, P. 101, Fruit ri pening to the last. reserve the greatest powers of her beautiful and sympathetic " P.P. Constable N. and E. Yorks.; As Masons " P.G. Capt. of Guards, Eng. ; &c, , joined in heart and hand voice for the grand aria, "I know that my Redeemer Our Order to defend, "REGISTRAR ." liveth ." Completely putting aside the usual concert room Let us with cheery welcome greet manner, so out of place in oratorio, she thoroughly carried A Brother and a Friend; her audience with her, and elicited a cordial burst of ap- Strong in our purpose to up conclusion . PROVINCIAL CALENDARS. hold plause at its Our Brotherhood of Love, Miss Thomas, who has taken high honours at the R. A.M., Founded on Earth, to be confirmed has a contralto voice of pure quality, highly cultivated. In order to know how many provinces have Masonic In the Grand Lodge Above ! She did every justice to the numbers in her role, both reci- Calendars, I have run through my copies for 1887 and the tatives and airs, "Behold a virgin," " O Thou that tellest," previous year, and shall be glad to be informed of any In Faith, we trust that Providence "He shall feed His flock ," and "He was despised." Bro. additions to my list. The last year issued is noted after Will guide our steps aright, Harper Kearton gave " Comfortye" and " Every valley " the name of the county or province. As a rule the set is Hope cheers us on our rugged path with the judgment and peculiar care that distinguishes a not completed before June. From darkness into light; true artist, and in the air " But Thou did'st not leave " he 1.—Cambridgeshire, 1886. Publisher and Editor, Bro. W. Sweet Charity implores our aid gave a further evidence of his skill. Bro. Cross (baritone P. Spalding, Cambridge. For Brothers in distress, Westminster Abbey and St. Andrew's, Wells-street, choirs) 2.—Cornwall, 18S6. Editor from 1870, Bro. W.J. Hughan, To scatter blessings as we pass is a well-known and favourite vocalist ; he has a voice of Torquay. Through Life's vast wilderness. great power and sweetness, and his rendition of " The 3.—Derbyshire, 1SS6. Editor for 11 years, Bro. W. Naylor, As Masons, may our thoughts and words people that walked in darkness," with its preceding recita- Derby. With Plumb-rule strict compare, tive, was simply faultless ; the air " Why do the nations " 4.—Devonshire, 18S6. Publisher and Editor, Bro. W. F. And may our conduct stand the test again received well-deserved applause. It was much to be Westcott, Plymouth. Notes—The " Devon and Corn- Of Level and of Square ; regretted that the late hour obliged him to excise " Behold wall Calendar," edited by Bro. Hughan (Bro. J. R. H. Then let us the Great Architect I tell you " and " The trumpet shall sound." Full mea- Spry, Devonport), was published for four years (1865-8). With lowly hearts implore sure of praise is due to the chorus and to Mr. Birch, who Followed by the " Devon and Cornwall Masonic He will cement and bless the Craft conducted , they were well in hand, and gave the well- Register," published by Bro. L. D. Westcott, Ply- Till time shall be no more 1 known choruses " And the glory of the Lord," " And He mouth, who was often the editor during the years 1870- F. W. DRIVER shall purif y," "For unto us," "The Hallelujah ," &c, 1-2-3-4 6-7-8. Many of these two sets have portraits. , M.A., with precision and great effect, as also " All we like sheep, " The latter is now represented by the " Devon Masonic P.M. No. 45. which is the only inappropriate composition in the work, Register," as above. The "Masonic Directory for tenon, bassi, alti, with, most especially, the soprani, con- Devonshire," published by Messrs. Besley and Son, THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. gratulating themselves and each other on having been led Exeter, and edited by Bro. James J erman, was issued astray—or was it a bit of delicious satire ?—there is so much in 1881 only. human nature in the pleasure of sinning. 5.—Dorset, 1S87. Publisher and Editor, Bro. J. A. At a meeting of the Mansion House Committee of the The accompaniments by Mr. Parish and Bro. Cozens left Sherren, Weymouth. The work is now in its ioth Fund to aid the Imperial Institute, on Monday, the 28th nothing to be desired, and it is no wonder Bro. Cross has issue. ult., the fund was reported to amount to £19,236, of which been asked to give a series of concerts, sacred and miscel- 6.—Durham, 1886. Editor, Bro. R. Hudson, Tynemouth . £6664 was for the Imperial Institute exclusively, £8800 laneous, during the season. He was well supported by the Originally started by Bro. C. D. Hill Drury, M.D. would also go to it, leaving £377 1 for the Commercial . Museum. A scheme for the proposed Commercial members of his lodge (Harlesden , No. 2098), of whom 7.—Essex, 1887. Bro. T. J. Railing, Essex. (Third year Museum were present Bros. Major C. A. Cooper W.M. ; A. Ball of issue.) was brought forward, which is to be further considered. , , The M asonic celebration of the S.W. ; G. Gotdney-Carey.J.W. ; H. T. Reed, Treas. ; 8.—Gloucester, 18S6. Editor, Bro . R. V. Vassar-Smith, Queen 's Jubilee, at F. S. Long, S.D. ; O. C. Robson, I.G. ; Leopold Field, and published by Bro. John Bellows, Gloucester. York, will be an event of more than ordinary importance. Harley Jones, and Bros. W. H. Stanger, Russell, and 9.—Hants and Isle of Wight, 1SS6. Editor, Bro. Edgar The Prov. Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire others of neighbouring lodges. The number of fashionable Goble, Fareham. proposes holding the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at York on Thursday,. and pretty women present, among artistes and audience, 10.— Hertfordshire, 18S7. Editor, Bro. G. E. Lake, , 14th July, and also, was a subject of remark. Watford. Started by Bro. T. S. Carter. witb the cordial co-operation of the Prov. Grand Master 11.—Kent, 1887. Editor for ten years, Bro. T. S. Warne and the brethren of the Province of West Yorkshire, , celebrating the Rochester, Published by Bro. J. D. Terson , Dover. Royal Jubilee on the same occasion. The THE SECOND ANNUAL CONCERT OF 12.—Lancashire (East Division), 18S7. Editor, details of the occasion will consist of the annual meeting Bro. John of Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East THE GALLERY LODGE , No. 1928. Chadwick, Manchester, Published by Bro. O. C. Yorkshire, Crompton, Bury. ( Thirty-seventh year of issue.) reception of Provincial Grand . Lodge of West Yorkshire, lhe second —Leicester and Rutland, 1S87. Editor for Bro. and other Provincial Grand Lodges ; procession to and annual concert in connection with the Gallery 13. 1S87, special Masonic service at the Minster L°dge, No. ig28 B. A. Smith, Leicester. The previous editor was , where a sermon , will be given on the Saturday in Easter will be preached by the Dean of York, Past Grand Chap, we?k (the 1.6th inst.), at the Brixton Hall, Acre-lane, Bro. S. S. Partridge. (Fifteen th year of issue). Photo- orixton. graphic portraits adorn this Calendar. of England ; and a conversazione, Masonic exhibition , and An attractive programme has been arranged by concert.. tne concert Committee, and the reputation of the lodge for 14.—Lincolnshire, 1886. Editor, Bro. B. Vickers, Lincoln. hospitality will be sustained by the provision of tea and (First year of issue.) j . e Co all the visitors who choose to refresh themselves 15.—Middlesex, 1887. Editor, Bro. H. Lovegrove, Budge P ROVINCIAL PRIORY OF NORTH- outing the interval between the parts. The artistes who Row, London. (Two portraits in Calendar.) UMBERLAND , DURHAM , AND k d y give 16.—Oxfordshire, 1S86. Publisher and Editor, Bro. W. B. 1 •" JP ' their services include Misses Ethel Winn, BERWICK-ON-TWEED. W Kowe, Edith Cooke, Annie Morley, and Madame Bowden , Oxford. {"•Won Clark ; Messrs. Heney, Donnell Balfe, F. W. 17.—Somersetshire, 18S7. .. Editor for six years, Bro. Stephens James Akers. and Fred. Revan. Rrn. Mprf-nn C. L. Fry Edwards, Wrington. ROYAL KENT PRECEPTORY OF KNIGHTS I nl {who was recently initiated in the Sterndale Bennett Staffordshire, see Warwickshire. TEMPLAR. W n P resideat the orEran, and Bro. Fred. H. Cozens, 18.—Suffolk,!1887. Editor, Bro. N. Tracey, I pswich. The preceptory was opened by the E.P. Sir Knight C. one f i! )est Editor UnriV t 1 ' known musicians in South London , has 19.—Sussex, 1S87. , Bro. V. P. Freeman, Brighton R. Fry, assisted by his officers , on Friday the 25th ult., at aiiH* tne ard uous duty of conducting. A large (Bro. Freeman also issues model reports of the Pro- the Masonic Hall, Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne. ce and a good balance for the Gallery vincial Grand Lodge as Prov. Grand Secretary.) The Pro Prior, Sir Kni ht Charles F,,„u nd 1- Lodge Chari ty g James Banister, Past " is confidentl y expected. 20.—Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire, 1086. Publisher Grand Captain of England, &c, Sir Kni ght Col. James and Editor, Bro. E. Worrell, Birmingham (assisted Monks, Past bub-Priorof the Province, P.S. B. of England, KNIGHT S by Bro. F. Derry for Staffordshire). were announced and received under an arch of steel and TEMPLAR PILGRIMAGE TO 21.—Wiltshire, 1887. Edited for seven years by Bro. W. saluted. YORK. Nott, Devizes. The minutes of the last meeting were read and con- 22.—Yorkshire, 1SS7. Editor, Bro. T. B. Wh tehead firmed. < follow y , ElJ pD 'n§' not'ce has been issued by the Ancient York (issued gratitiously for 11 years). Sir Knight Thomas John Armstrong was unanimously ^ receptory, No. 101, York s- 23.—West Yorkshire, 18S7. Editor, Bro. H. G. E. Green, elected E.P. and Sir Kni ght H. Hotham, Treasurer. Crater Wm. H. Cowper, Preceptor. «r»u ear !£• Wakefield. Ihe E.P. Sir Knig ht C. R. FRY, in a most excellent (Slr and Brother, 24.—There is also a Calendar for Lodges, &c, meeting at speech, and on behalf of the membeis of the Preceptory, lai'Pf. ! 'l "»jves me mucn pleasure to inform you that a 8a, Red Lion Square, London, edited by Bro. C. F. presented their old and valued friend, Sir Knight Henry v , Ameri an Members of the Order of the Matier (18S6 and 1887). Other Calendars are also Termjip w S Hotham, with his portrait in the dress of a Knight Templar riPYt ' , !tn ^eir ladies intend visiting England in lulv published either for Towns or Lodges. on his attaining his fiftieth year as a member of that ve of th'p A • accepted an invitation from the Members 25.—Lancaster, 1887. Editor and Puolisher, Bro. H. ancient preceptory, having been nearly thirty years their ceivc nt Ebor Preceptory (No. 101) at York to re- Longman, Lancaster. which was supported b a??Ln^lr L Treasurer, y V.E. Sir Kni ght C. J. el the .„ ? hands a fraternal reception within the walls 26.—" Minerva" Lodge, No. 250.—Published by Bro. M. BANISTER, Pro Prior in very appropriate terms, and Sir t "The A " y of Free and AccePted Masonry. E. Peck, Hull. Knight Col. J AMES M ONKS, P.P.S.P. n an visitors are expected to arrive at the — " Lod Station note]H ?? ? 27. " Kingston ge, No. 1010. Published by Bro. On Sir Knight H. HOTHAM risingto thank the members, , in York, on the evening of the 19th July, M. E. Peck, Hull. he was received by quite an ovation which lasted some time and quite overpowered the worthy knight, thanking D.G.M. in the chair announced that the meeting was held B. Symon, D.M. ; James Anderson, S.M. ; J. P. Kim* them most cordiall y for their great kindness to him at all at the invitation of the St. George's Lodge, No. 1372 , for S.W.; Malcolm McLeod, J.W.; Dr. H. Walker, Org. . f times. He should value their handsome gift. the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of a new Ellison , Treas. ; J. F. BulfordSec ; Page, S.D.; Urquhart ' A duplicate portrait of Sir Knight H. Hotham , in the Masonic Hall in Warwick. He further stated that J.D.; Robinsonand Mason , Stwds.; Brufordj I.G.;and Tonge' dress of a Kni ght Templar, was also presented on behalf the D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Gregory, regretted that Tyler. When Bro. Dr. Walker was being invested, or of the members of the preceptory to the E. Preceptor, to owing to unavoidable circumstances, which rendered rather re-invested, as Organist, the Installing Master took be hung in the hall above the Treasurer's desk, to remind his presence at the Legislative Council imperative, he the opportunity of presenting him with an elaborate and future made knights of their old friend who had for so had been , at the last moment, prevented from attending. costly jewel of the P.M . Degree, as a recognition of his many years been a member of this old encampment, by He then called upon the brethren to join him in procession services as Master of the lodge, and hoped he would live V.E. Sir Kni ght C. J. Banister, Pro Prior. The E. Pre- to the site of the proposed new hall, and assist him in the long to wear it, and Bro. Dr. Walker expressed his ceptor, on behalf of the preceptory, accepted the portrait duty of laying the foundation-stone. A procession was appreciation of the kindly feeling thus exhibited towards with thanks, which was recorded on the minutes. Business accordingly formed , and on its reaching the ground Bro. him by the members of the lodge. The newly-installed of the preceptory being over, it was closed in due form. Barnett, assisted by his D.G. Office rs, laid the stone in R.W.M., in a brief but feeling speech, proposed a vote of The banquet was held in the dining hall, under the pre- accordance with the usages proper to such a ceremony, the hearty thanks of the lodge toBro. Niccol, the Installing sidency of the E.P. Sir Knight C. R. Fry, the vice-chair and in the course of the proceedings delivered a most Master. A banquet afterwards took place, when the usual being occupied by Sir Kni ght T. J. Armstrong, E.P. elect. eloquent discourse on the principles of Masonry. The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the E.P., procession having been re-formed, the brethren returned LODGE WAITEMATA, N O. 689, E.C. also " The Health of their Chief , Sir Kni ght C. J. Banister, to the lodge room, and District Grand Lodge was closed. The installation of officers for the ensuing year of this V.E. Pro Prior," in most flattering terms, which was drunk On the 1st December following the regular Quarterly Com. lodge took place on December 20th, at the Masonic Hall with enthusiasm. munication was held at the Masonic Hall, Brisbane. R.W. Princes-street. The officers installed were Bro. Augur, as Sir Knight C. J. BANISTER responded most heartil y, after Bro. the Hon. A. C. Gregory, D.G.M., presided , and there W.M. for the second time; Bros. Capt. Olive, S W • which he proposed " The Health of their Dear Old Friend," were present Bros. Barron L. Barnett, D.D.G.M. ; Daniel Grey, J.W. ; Hatswell, Treas. ; H. G. Wade, Sec '- whose Jubilee as a Kni ght Templar they were celebrating Jones, D.S G.W. ; J. B. Stanley, P.D.S.G.W., as D.J. Crazier, S.D. ; W. Dunn, J.D.; White, I.G. ; and that day, hoping that he might be spared yet for many G.W. ; Rev. J. Dean , D.G. Chaplain; W. Finnicane, Tonge, Tyler. Several representatives of other lodges years to be with them at their meetings and at the festive D.G. Treasurer ; the Hon. Sir Samuel W. Griffith , K.C. were present at the ceremony. After the transaction of board . M.G., P.D.S.G.W., as D.G. Registrar; Adolph M. lodge business, the members adjourned to the banqueting This was drunk with full honours, and, in response, Sir Hertzberg, P.D.G.D C, as D.G. Secretary ; C. Claudius hall to a banquet, at which the usual loyal and Masonic Knight HY . H OTHAM , P.P. Sub-Prior, thanked one and Carter, P.D.S.G.W , as D.S.G.D.; J. D. Reeve, D.J.G.D.; toasts were given and responded to. The proceedings were all most cordially, most particularl y his old and valued the Hon. Frank T. Gregory, P. D.G. Registrar, as D.G.S. enlivened with songs, &c. friend, their Pro Prior, whom he had the honour more of Works ; John Fenwick , D.G. Secretary, as D.G.D.C ; than 30 years ago of proposing as a candidate for the the Hon. W. F. Taylor, P.D.G. Sword Bearer, as D.G. GRAND CHAPTER OF FLORIDA . Degree of Knights Templar, and he was very pleased to see Sword Bearer; J. G. Vidgen, D.G. Organist; J. T. The Annual Convocation of the G.R.A. Chapter was him looking so well, and trusted that he might rule over Brigg, D.G.P. ; J. E. Meyer and A. F. Luya, D.G. held at Jacksonville on the 19th January, when the follow- them for many years to come. Stewards ; and other breth ren, P.D.G. Officers, Repre- ing were elected Grand Officers for the year, viz. :—Comps " Other toasts were proposed and ably responded to. The sentatives of lodges, and visitors. This being the first A. Paterson , G.H.P. ; M. Endel, D.G.H.P.; Fred. S. gathering was the largest and most enthusiastic that has occasion on which District Grand Lodge met in its new Goodrich , G. King; R. A. Montsalvatge, G. Scribe ; T! been held for many years, sir knights coming from all parts of hall, the D.G.M. was invited solemnly to dedicate it to the S. Wilmarth, G. Treas.; D. C. Dawkins, G. Sec. ; Rev Freemasonry, and the complete ceremony of VV. McLean, G. Chap. ; S. B. Wright, G.C. of H.: l " the province—Berwick-on-Tweed, Sunderland , Stockton-on- purposes of " Tees, Darlington, &c. Recitations and songs between the dedication was carried out very ably and impressively, the A. Boag, G.P.S. ; C. H. Munger, G.R.A.C; W. M. toasts brought a truly happy evening of a red-letter day to oration being delivered by Bro . Barnett, the Dep. D.G.M. Mcintosh, G.M. 3rd V.; J. W. Boyd, G.M. 2nd V.; E. a close. The regular business of the meeting, which, however, does A. Richards, G.M. 1st V.; and James F. Clark, G. not need to be described , was then proceeded with, and in Guard . due course District Grand Lodge was closed. fttje Craft mxm. G RAND CHAPTER OF M ICHIGAN . DISTRICT G RAND LODGE OF CANTERBURY, N.Z. There was a very full attendance at the annual Convo- GRAND LODGE OF CONNECTICUT. A Quarterly Communication was held at the St. Augus- cation at Detroi t, of the Grand Chapter of Michigan, on The annual communication was held on the 19 th January, tine Ivlasonic Hall, Christchurch, N.Z., on Thursday, the the 18th January, when the following were elected Grand when the following were among the Grand Officers elected 2nd October, 1SS6. R.W. Bro. H. Thompson, D.G.M., Officers .tor the year, viz. : Comps. Eugene P. Robertson, for the year, namely : Bros. H. H. Greene, M.W.G.M. ; occupied the chair, and among those present were Bros. G.H.P.; Benj. F. Watts, D.G.H.P. ; W. Wente, C J. W. Mix , D.G.M. ; J. H. Swartwout, S.G.W.; Clark Dr. Deamer, D.D.G.M. ; C. P. Hulbert , D.S.G.W. ; W. King; W. G. Hudson, G. Scribe; Rev. F. A. Blades, Buckingham, J.G.W.; J. G. Root, G. Treas.; and J. Sansom, D.J.G.W. ; J. F. Smith, D.G. Reg. ; W. R. G. Chap; H. Shaw Noble, G. Treas. ; VV. P. Moses, G. K. Wheeler, G. Secretary. Mitchell, D.G. Sec ; G. M. Douglas, D.S.G.D.; S. Secretary ; Sam. C. Randall, G.C. of H.; John F. Debrid ge, D J.G.D. ; M. O'Connell, as D.G.S.B.; W. T. Barrows, G.P.S. ; Chas. R. Bagg, G.R.A.C ; Jas. H. GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA . C. Mills, D.G.P. ; E. F. Haskins, F. M. Warren, and W. Cummings, G.M. 3rd V. ; Jefferson S. Conover, G.M. At the Annual Communication of the Gr:nd Lodge of Skinner, D.G. Stewards; Richard Stevens, 2nd V.; C D. Blanchard , G.M. 1st V.; P. H.de Graff, Florida , held at Jacksonville on the 18th January last, D.G. Tyler ; sundry P.D.G. Officers ; and the and T. Philli ps, G. Stwds ; A. McGregor, G. Sen.; and B. when about 100 lodges were represented, the following bre- representatives of a majority of the lodges. Porter, G. Lecturer. thren were elected Grand Officers for the year, viz. :— The District Grand Lodge having been opened, and the Bros. G. S. Hallmark , M.W.G.M. ; N. R. Carter, Dep. minutes of the previous meeting, after certain clauses im- GRAND CHAPTER OF NEW YORK . G.M.; W. F. Bynum, S.G.W. ; J. J. Delaney, J.G.W.; properl y inserted had been struck out, confirmed , a num- The Annual Convocation of the Royal Arch Chapter of Rev. T. Leitner, G. Chap. ; H. Robinson, G. Treas. ; D. ber of apologies for non-attendance were read, the roll of New York was held in Albany during the opening week of C. Dawkins, G. Sec ; G. Beal , S.G.D. ; Wm. Lake, lod ges was called over, and sundry reports handed in , that February. There was a large attendance, and the reports J.G.D.; R. A. Montsalvatge, G. Swd. Br. ; H. Glogowski, by the D.G. Treasurer showing a balance to the good of handed in by the several Committees were of a highly G. Std. Br. ; R. R. Shepherd, G. Marshal ; R. H. Weller, over £509. The report of the StandingCommittee recom- interesting character. It appears there are 189 chapters G. Org. ; W. Fox, G. Purst. ; C. H. Munger and T. mended the grant of a further £10 as rent to the St. in the jurisdiction , of which all but four had sent in returns, Turnbull, G, Stewards ; and Octavius H. Dorsett, G. Augustine's Lodge, and a vote of £20 towards relieving and that the number of subscribing members is 15, 256. Tyler. the distress of a brother, having been adopted, the rest of The following is a list of the Grand Officers for the current the business was disposed of, and D.G. Lodge closed with the year, viz. : Comps. Wm. Sherer, G.H.P. ; R. H. Parker, accustomed formalities. D.G.H.P. ; J. L. Lambert, G. King ; Marvin L. Greenwood, GRAND LODGE OF NEW ERSEY J . G. Scribe; Herman H. Russe, G. Treas. ; C G. Fox, This Grand Lodge held its 100th annual communication OPENING OF A N EW M ASONIC HALL AT WAIROA G. Sec ; Rev. James B. Murray, G. Chap.; Will at Trenton on the 25th January last. As might have been J. SOUTH, NEW ZEALAND . McDonald, G.C. of H.; Erskine H. Dickey, G. Prin. Soj.; anticipated, there was an unusually large attendance and On December Sth , 1886, the new Masonic Hall at Wairoa Ulyses Baker, G.R.A.C. ; Willard S. Brad t, G.M. 3rd greit enthusiasm prevailed in Taylor's Opera House, when V.; A. Trombler, G.M. 2nd V.; P. Nast the most attractive portion of the proceedings South was opened for Masonic purposes. The consecra- , jun., G.M. 1st took place. V.; George McGown, G. Lecturer ; and W. H. Gladding, Bro. M. Congdon, M.W.G.M., presided, tion of the hall was held in connection with the annual J. and there were G. Tyler. Comps. Darius Ogden, E. Loewenstein, and C. many distinguished visitors from neighbouring jurisdic - installation of officers of the Lodge Wairoa, 709 (S.C.), and the two ceremonies were carried out with due solemnity. W. Carpenter are the Committee on Foreign Correspon- tions, the most prominent being Bros. Joseph Eichbaum , dence. M.W.G.M. ; the Hon. Richard Vaux, P.G.M.; J. S. After the arrival of the visitors, no time was lost in having Africa, S.G.W. ; T. R. Patton, G. Treas. ; Michael the preliminaries arranged. The lodge assembled, and Nesbit dul y received Bro. M. Niccol, R.W.S.P.G.M., and the GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS. , P.G.M., G. Sec. of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl- The princi vania; E. M. Ehlers, G. Sec ; officers of Grand Lodge. After the ceremonies incidental pal officers who were elected and installed at John F. Collins, the 37th Annual Convocation of the of D.D.G.M. 4th District of New York ; and others. An to such an occasion had been gone through, and the hall Grand Chapter Texas, held at Houston , on the 14th last are as address by the Grand Master and an oration by Bro. H. R , duly opened for Masonic purposes, the installation of the January , Cannon P.G.M., officers for the ensuing year then took place, and among follow : Comps. VV. L. Sartwell, G.H.P. ; John Adnance, , constituted thechief portions of the cele. D.G.H.P. ; bration , and there was a long and admirable the P.M. s present on the dais were Bros. Kidd and Suiter John C. McCoy, G. King ; R. M. Harkness, programme of G. Scribe; H. Schaffins , G. Treas.; and Robert Breaster, suitable music which was ably carried out. A grand banquet (I.C.), Dr. Walker, Hitchins, and Dewar (S.C.), and brought the celebration to a Vosper and Cole (E.C.) The installation ceremonies were G. Secretary. close. The following are the •—^MMMM Grand Officers for the year. Bros. R. M. Moore, M. W.G. M.; performed by Bro. M. Niccol, and the following are the Charles H. Mann D.G.M. ; officers installed : Bros. James Walker, R.W. VI.; Dr. GRAND COUNCIL R. AND S. M. N EW J ERSEY . , J. M. Harris, S.G.W.; G. There was a large W. Fortmeyer, J.G.W.; Rev. H. S. Velhslage Leger Erson, P.M.; F. Lawry, Depute ; Hitchins, Sub- attendance at the 29th annual assembly , and Rev. G. at Trenton of the Grand Council R. and S. Masters on the M. Murray, G. Chaps.; Charles Becktel, G. Treas. ; J. H. stitute ; Rev. Farley, Chaplain ; H. S. Dadley, S.W. ; Hough C. Farley, J.W.; D. Crawford, Secretary ; J. Aitchison, 25th January, when the following were elected G. Officers : , G. Sec. ; Thos. H. R. Redway, D.G. Sec ; H. Bros. B. Small ; S. Haines, G. Instructor; W. Farrow Treasurer; T. P. Fraser, S.D. ; D. McLenan , J.D.; J. James , G.M.; Gilbert D. Slack, D.G.M. J. , S.G.D.; Jos. George W. Start, G.P. Con. of Wk. Becktel, S. Farrand , J.G.D. ; Charles Russ, G. Marshal ; W. H. Hewson, I.G. ; and G. Martin , Tyler. After the business ; Charles Wilmot, of the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to a banquet G. Recorder; Charles Wolverton, G. Treasurer; L. L. G.S.B.; A. M. Loudenslager, G. Purs.; Jas. G. A. Smith G. Org.; C. Kinyon, provided by the ladies of Wairoa South. The chair was Greer, G. Chap.; Lindsey Rowe, G.C. of G.; Lewis Job and Robert Dingwell, Dawson, Sam. G. Stivds. ; and Gilbert B. Slack, G. Tyler. occupied by Bro. M. Niccol. The customary toasts were G.M.; Madison K. Raub, G. Stwd. ; and proposed and duly responded to. At the close of the ban- G. Bennett , G. Sent. quet the hall was cleared, and at half-past nine p.m. DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF N EW ZEALAND (E.C.) dancing was commenced, and was continued until four PROVINCIAL GEAND CHAPTER OF N EW ZEALAND (S.C) A Quarterly Communication of this District Grand o'clock next morning. An imposing, interesting, and, as far as Royal Arch Lodge was held on December 21st, and attended by repre- Masonry is concerned, an important ceremony was per- sentatives of the majority of the lod ges working under that LODGE ST. ANDREW, 418 (S.C.) formed at the ordinary meeting of the Kilwinning Otago body. The R.W.D.G.M., Bro. T. S. Graham, presided, The annual installation of officers of this lodge took Chapter, 116, on Monday evening, Decembar 20th, when and was supported by the W.D.D.G.M., Bro. Sir Robert place on December 28th, and on no previous occasion in Comp. Louis Court, M.E.P.Z., was installed as G. Super- Stout. The Scotch District Grand Lodge oaid a fraternal the history of the lodge was there such a thoroughly repre- intendent of the Provincial Grand Chapter of New Zealand. visit, being represented by R.W.S.D.G.M. Bro. Louis sentative attendance of brethren of all constitutions as on The Otago Kilwinning Chapter having been opened, Comp. Court, and the majority of the D.G. Officers. The busi- that of the installation of Bro. Farquhar Macrae into the W. Caldwell, M.E.Z., explained to the companions the ness transacted was either of a routine or private character, chair of K.S. and the mastershi p of this lodge. The lodge purpose for which they had met and the steps which had During the evening the , R.W.D.G.M., on behal f of the was opened by the retiring R.W.M., Bro. Hitchens, and led up to the resuscitation of the Provincial Grand Chap- D.G. Lodge and all the Craft in Dunedin , congratulated soon afterwards Bro. Malcolm Niccol, R.W.S.P.G.M., ter. The Scribe E. having read the commission from Bro. Sir R. Stout upon the honour that had been conferred S.C, was received, and took the chai r as installing master . the Scottish Grand Chanter. Comn. H. Neil!. M.E.PA upon him by his Sovereign. The P.G.M., I.C, Bro. G. P. Pierce, and his officers , presented M.E. Comp. L, Court to M.E. Comp. Caldwelh were received as a Grand Lodge, the officers including and the latter installed him as P.G. Superi n tendent of the DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF QUEENSLAND . Bros. Rees, P.M.; Russel, P.M. ; Pooley, P.M.; and Provincial Grand Chapter of New Zealand. Comp. Cald- An emergent communication of This District Grand Hanna, P.M. The District Grand Lodge of England was well then proclaimed the Provincial Grand Chapter duly Lodge was held at the Town Hall, Warwick, on the 19th also received as a body, and included Bros. constituted. The honours having been paid to M.E.P.G.SM November, 1886. Bro. Barro n L. Barnett, Dep. D.G.M., Clark, Dr. Dawson, W. P. Moat, Rev. W. Tebbs, H, the following Prov. Grand Officers were invested : Comps. presided at District Grand meeting, and there were G. Wade, Fenton, Page, Major Pirie, Augur, La Roche, J. Robertson , P.Z., Prov. G.H.; D. A. M'Nicol, P-*;» present Bros. John Fenwick, D.G. Sec, as Dep. D.G.M; Hewson , and Rev. E. H. Gulliver. Without any unneces- Prov. G.J.; H. Neill, P.Z., Prov. G. Scribe E.; S. W. ) A. O. H. Philli ps, as D.S.G.W.; R. A. Cowto n , as sary delay, the installation of officers was commenced and Gibbs, Prov. G. Scribe N.; H. Credington , P.G. ist b. D.J.G.W. ; W. D. Wilson , as D.G. Sec ; Thomas conducted by Bro. Niccol. Bro. Farquhar Macrae was duly H. Carter, P.G. 2nd S.; and W. Parker, P.G. 3rd > Trevethan , D.S.G.D. ; H. M. Davies, as D.J.G.D.; W. presented by Bros. W. Anderson and W. C. Walker, the Comp. Caldwell then addressed the M.E.P.G.S. and his Wallace, D.A.G.D.C, as D.G.D.C newl responsibility that ; R. Gibson, D.A. two oldest Past Masters of Lodge St. Andrew present, and y-invested officers, pointing out the that, G.D.C, the representatives of sundry lodges, and other he was duly installed, saluted, and proclaimed. The fol- lay upon them. The M.E.P.G.S., in replying, stated brethren. District Grand Lodge having been opened, the lowing officers were then invested and installed : Bros. R. he, with the assistance of his officers, intended doing a , i,j for Royal Arch Masonry, and felt sure that their Bro. Colonel Mapleson's fine military-looking A BUSY DRAMATIST. cou Saturday, from an upper stage fforts would be crowned with success. He also thanked face as he looked down last Caldwell for the able manner in which he had con- box, might well beam with delight when he surveyed the CHAT WITH BRO. HENRY PETTITT. romp- tremendous audience in all parts of the house, assembled We extract the following from the Hampshire ducted the installation ceremony, and stated that had it not for that exalted companion the Provincial Grand to witness the performance of " Fra Diavolo." The Prince Telegraph. wn and the Earl of Suffield, fhapter would not have been re-constituted. The cere- of Wales, the Earl of Lathom, I met Henry Pettitt on Monday night, the 7th ult., Italian opera, like Shakespeare, monies were beautifully carried out, and witnessed by a were in a box together. pensively gazing over the back of one of the boxes at the Lra-e number of visitors, amongst whom were Comps. has long spelt ruin to managers, but we have always felt Theatre Royal and watching " Harbour Lights." There Stout, P.Z.; T; S. Graham, P.Z. ; and that it was their own fault chiefly. Colonel Mapleson has was no mistaking that fi gure. There was the tearless blue Sir R. bringing Italian r, de Longueville Graham, P.Z. The chapter was reduced the charges for seats this season, eyes, the flaxen locks, the finel y chiselled nose, which classes, the consequence of closed in customary and ancient form. The com- opera within the reach of all flashed upon the inner optic of the American interviewer. afterwards assembled at a banquet given which is, that Covent Garden is full every night. " Car- As he stood intently following the changing scenes of Mr. panions and " Lucia di Lam- Kv Comp. Court in honour of his installation. After men," " Faust," " La Traviata," Boug hton 's stage, he looked like one of the heroes of the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts had been honoured, mermoor," are amongst his repertoire. The programme Family Herald , who are always ready to release fair the excellent company of operatic Corap. Sir R. Stout proposed " The Health of the Newly- is changed every night. An damsels from the meshes of the betrayer, and to brm * the Installed Prov. G. Superintendent ," and in doing so on singers of which Miss Minnie Hauk, Mdme. Nordisa, wicked baronet to his knees. But Mr. Pettitt was not behalf of the English chapters, stated that they would do Signor Ravelli , Mdles. Gutri and Lherie, are some ot the engaged in any such heroic enterprise on Monday night. their best to support that companion in his high position. princi pals that have been engaged to place the favourite He nad run down to Portsmouth with his friend, Air. public, who on their part seem to In replying, Comp. Couit, P.G.S., intimated that, accom- operas before the British Stephanotis Gaiti, the manager of the Adel phi, and Mr. panied by the Prov. G.S.E., Comp. Neill, he intended duly appreciate the Colonel's selection. We hope at the Sidney, the veteran stage manager of that famous house, visiting all the chapters in New Zealand, and hoped to close of the season Bro. Mapleson will find he has reaped to see the first performance of the new " Harbour Lights " bring back favourable reports. He also hoped that he such a harvest as to warrant his taking Covent Garden company, which has been formed out ot the two old would supervise Royal Arch Masonry as well as Comp. Sir again. companies playing at the Adelphi, and which Mr. Pettitt K. Stout presided over the interests of the colony. "The * * * tirmly believes to be the best company playing in the pro- Health of Comp. W. Caldwell, P.Z.," was then drunk, Whilst Mr. Beerbohm Tree is rehearsing his vinces at the present time. and, in replying, that exalted companion said he hoped company for his venture as a manager of a theatre, tne Before we lett the theatre I got into the secret of Mr. that the ceremony of the evening would be productive of Comedy is occupied for about a fortnight with a new three- Henry Pettitt's extraordinary popularity among all sorts mod for Royal Arch Masonry throughout New Zealand, act farce which met with some approval at a matinee a and conditions of players. " When 1 am pleased," he and he for one intended to closely watch the actions of the short time ago at the Vaudeville. Mr. Calthorpe, the said, " I make a point of saying so." So we wandered Provincial Grand Chapter. The other toasts honoured author, causes his hero to appear to be married to three round behind the scenes, where, in response to a modest were "The Visitors and Comp. Sir R. Stout," " Sister wives, and the scrapes he gets into in consequence of his knock at the door of a dressing room, an infinitesimal por- Chapters," " The Prov. G. Scribe E., Comp. H. Neill ," apparent ' tri gamy,' and the clever way in which he extri- tion of Miss May Whitty appeared to receive the thanks of and " The Press." During the evening a number uf cates himself from his troubles produces a lot of fun. Mr. the author for the exertions of the ladies of the company. companions sang several songs, &c, and the companions E. M. Robson makes a very good iKey Moses, and Mr. Harry No such delicacy attended the entrance to the leading separated shortly before midnight, thoroughly satisfied with Paulton as a Hig hlander is as usual very droll. On Mr. gentleman's dressing room, where we found Lieutenant the success of the ceremonies and social gathering. Charles Glenney falls the burden of the piece, and to his Kingsley in a costume thac would have driven the Lord excellent acting much of the success of '¦ the Mormon " Cnamoerlain to desperation , even in a Gaiety burlesque, must be attributed , that is should it be a success. We ana torn Djssiler rapidly divesting himself ot sea colour, think it too long for the piece of the evening, and curtailed rienry Pettitt was a schoolmaster in his early day s, and, to two or one acts it would be more laug hable. " Tne strange to say, Tom Dossiter was one of his pupils. On Mormon," however, has the benefit of introducing to the one occasion, wnen th e master and pupils had gone tor an London stage a Miss Lillian Gilmore, who comes ot a regu- outing on the penny sttamer between Waterloo and Nine lar theatrical family, being the daughter of Miss Emily lilms, Tom Dossiter fell overboard just outside Vauxhall Thorne and niece of Bro. 1 homas Thome and Messrs. Bridge. A strong tide was running, and Tom was being ^^^ E^SS^^^ Sl Fred, and George, and Miss Sarah lhorne. Miss Gilmore carried rapidly down stream, when the master, who had On Saturday a play was brought out at the has had some years caretul training in the country in many not at that time attained proficiency in the art of which he Princesses called " Held by the Enemy," by a Mr. Gillette, parts, and we hope her pretty face, her carriage, and neat is now such a distinguished expert, plunged into the water an American author. It is to be put in the evening bills acting will keep her in London, which is the ambition of after him and saved his life. From that moment Tom on Saturday, and we hope to notice it further later on as all actors. * * * Dossiter determined that his fortunes should be shaped by we hear from those who were there that it is a splendid The Great Felicidad ," produced at a Gaiety his master's, and when Mr. Pettitt abandoned the scholastic play, and in the words of managers, has " money " in it. " matinee, is a cleverly written play, but it is a pity that Mr. proteasion for the stage, Tom Dossiter subdued those Paulh theauthor, who shows somuch talent tor construction , clerical aspirations thac might have made him an arch- Miss Grace Hawthorn has taken a wise step at did not use a clearer subject. Tne play is entirely based on bishop, and took to playing comic sailors, lhese and the Olympic, and brings to the west-end the famous drama, the intrigues of married persons, and we cannot see what other incidents beguiled the time in the dressing room " A Dark Secret," which has been played for a long while good can be gained by a piece of this description. We do until the stage was draped in g loom, and an appeal from at the Standard, and is chiefly famous for a scene in which not say that such subjects are unfit for the stage, any more the lower storey to the upper reminded Mr. Henry Pettitt Henley Regatta with its house-boa ts, rowing boats, steam than the crime of murder, forgery, &c.; but tuese should that it was time for supper. launches, and the river Thames are all introduced in a be held out as examples, and the perpetrators denounced Seated in a cosy arm chair at the Grosvenor Hotel, where tank. We hope the stage will be able to bear the burden and punished, not depicted as heroes. When a man finds Mr. Pettitt was staying along with Mr. Gatii and Mr. of all this. M iss Hawthorn e wii), in a short time, produce out that his wife is carrying on an intrigue with another Sidney, our tain naiurany driited into a theatrical channel, " The Golden Band," but whether at the Standard or at man, and thanks God there is a Divorce Court, or that he and 1 learned tor the first time that " Harbour Lights " was the Olympic we have not heard. will be able to release himself and marry the other man 's principally writcen in Portsmouth, and that the entire play wife, no result of a proper kind can accrue to an audience sinacus ot the Solent. Most of it was prepared at the On Saturday Mr. Hawtrey " puts up " his witnessing such a play. It is such plays as " The Cenci " Cjueeu's Hotel in the autumn of 1S85. Lord Robert Bruce, marvellously successful farcical comedy, " The Private and the one we have alluded to above that the Freemason, a retired naval commander, took Mr. Pettitt over the Mino- Secretary, " with the original cast, and we entertain no will never encourage, because no good to morals can pos- taur, which was then lying in Portsmomh - Harbour, and doubt that it will receive its old welcome, and that the sibly result, or, at any rate, other tnings are broug ht into explained everything in detail. Mr. Pettitt returned to Globe will resound with roars of laughter at Mr. Penley 's the mind which it would not otherwise conceive, and those London, where ne joined Mr. G. R. Sims, and together they comical representation of the Reverend Mr. Spalding, and things of which it is a shame even to speak are depicted, worked away diligently at the play. Subsequently he paid Bro. Hill's Uncle Robert. Although played for two years which are better smothered. another visit to fortsiiiouth with Mr. Gatti and Mr. Bruce recentl y we do not think Mr. Hawtrey will make much * # # Smith , the well-known scenic artist. They again visited mistake in reviving "The Private Secretary," at any rate got herself so successfull the Minotaur while the business of the ship was going on, for J Mrs. Brown Potter has y and there on the deck they a time. advertised that everyone will be going to the Haymaiket worked out the details of the third act. At the firs t production at the Adelphi Theatre to see this lady from America to form their own opinion of Robinson Crusoe nearly all the people on the deck were men of ihe Naval " is nearly at an end at the her capabilities as an actress, and as a professional beauty. Reserve Avraue, and we advise our readers who are fond of a is that she is somewnat , and the officer of the watch was played by Lieut. good In both capacities our judgment Wyatt, Koyal Navy. Mr. Pettitt had and hearty laugh to look in at the Avenue during the next a failure, notwithstanding ail the high patronage she has the satisfaction of two weeks. They will have witty sayings and catching actress, Mrs. Brown Potter knowing that the trouble he took to secure an accu rate re- been launched with. As an presentation of songs from Bro. Arthur Roberts, graceful dances of Miss has a great deal to learn and to unlearn. The writer did duty on board ship was not throivn away, for the Duke of Edinburgh said the scene on board H.M.S. Hroughton , a more than ordinaril y clever dialogue of Mr. not see "Man and Wife " when played some years ago at , songs from Miss Yeaman Britannic was the most perfect shi p scene he had ever wit- ^"on 's, whose "Sally in our the Prince of Wales's Theatre under the Bancroft manage- nessed. alley is alone worth going for, and a variety entertain- ment, therefore writes without prejudice, and free from ment not to be surpassed anywhere. " Madame Favart " comparison. Like all plays written for a purpose, this " And now Mr. Pettitt," I said, " tell me something of |s shortly to be produced here, with Miss Florence St. John nevertheless, if one can forget that yourself and your plays." one lacks some interest, Mr. Pettitt '" ," er original part. We expect the revival will be " Man and Wife " is not p/ayed to show the absurdity ot , who is the soul of sociability, responded welcomed. the Scottish law regarding marriage, it is well worth a visit. willingly, after giving me an opportunity of studying those » # * The cast is a most efficient one, and the piece has been re- drinks that are dear to dramatic authors. Mr. Pettitt has Miss Fortescue has just returned from a very hearsed with that care which the Haymarket plays always been a lite long teetotaler, althoug h he has nut taken an successful tour in America, are. Mrs. Brown Potter's pronunciation of English is not active part in the movement owing to the prejudice against where she has made a goodly it in the protession. Mr. Gatti drinks rum and milk sum. She is now on a provincial tour in England with always pleasant, she lacks repose, and should try and keep , and ou rou " " P more still. Continual movement is not acting. Our latest so particular is he as to the freshness of the beverage that „, .f! - ygmalion and Galatea," and her other he carries about his own cow with him. E"ays. Miss Fortescue has, we hear, made a great advance- addition to the stage would, we should say, be best in an " 1 have been a went in her acting emotional part in melodrama. Bro. Kemble, as the Baronet, writer for thestagelor I2years," said Mr. Pettitt, "and have since she left England. In America she wiitten hearts of everyone whom she has met is much better than we have seen him for a long while. We 40 plays. My first collaborateur was Paul Merritt, off T" , and who was in the City while 1 was working n none Petnaps when she sees her way cannot help feeling that Mr. W. Maid, as the Coward, for a degree. I ?v -vj • • , clear, she found the prospect so in will give her London friends—and their name is legion— makes his character too repulsive. A man who has been viting that I threw up my college appointment. I started as an actor, but was so bad that "" opportunity of seeing her. Miss Fortescue will only do educated at a public school and gone throug h the univer- advised they turned me oil. Then George Conquest invited me to wh l! by her clever manager, Mr. Charles Terry, sity, and is a nobleman 's son, although a villain , still has nas arranged all her American and Eng the polish of a gentleman upon him. Mr. Willard's Dela- write for the Grecian Theatre. In studying the require- is h lish tours, and ments of that famous house where Sims Reeves ousy with one for Mrs. Conover and a new play, whilst mayne is what one might expect from a man dragged up in , , Robson, Mead, Fernandez, and others who have since become fn ? f he same time acting manager for Mr. Edward a stable. Miss Agnes Hewitt, not only by her good looks, Upton's old comedy company. but by her pretty playing, pleases all. Miss Lindley, as famous graduated, I practically learned my business. Then s Lady Lundie, could not be better. She is one of our best came an afternoon at the Adelaide Gallery, in the Strand, * * where, over a festive cup ot coffee, Mr. G. R. Sims and I Messrs. Canon and Crauford's excellent monthly actresses of these parts. Mr. Herbert is manly, both in Pagazine appearance and acting. All the other parts are done full resolved to join forces. The result was 'In the Ranks.' "The Theatre," edited by Mr. Clement Scott, Chatting away on the same topics, Mr. Pettitt told me that e justice to by their several representatives. Special Car n /» Wlth interest this month as ever. Mr. Lewis " Haroour Lights " was the most successful and profitable «rou (Mr. Dodeson) praise must be accorded to Mr. Charles Collette's tells us in a dehVhtful articl e how excellent rendering of the Scotch waiter at the little inn of his plays. It had been running tor 14 months at the ™ t0 write " Alice in Wonderland charm A' ," which has where the sensational part of Mr. Wilkie Collins' drama is Adelphi, where considerably more than a million people dramar ,several generations of children, and which, had seen it, and the receipts are as good now as during the las Phased both old and situated . We cannot expect the present piece to hold the Chruf ' ' young since last boards for long, but we believe that many will be attracted first week. Mr. Pettitt has written another play for the Thl.. as until 'he last few weeks at the Prince of Wal es's Adelphi, but there is no chance for its production for many e hope Mr to the Haymarket not only to see the new actress, but to 'inue th - Carro11 wiu next Christmas con- witness a strong play which they may or may not have months to come, as anyone who passes the house at nig ht, 8 d Work he llas begun, °Ursel - be and make us all forget seen before. We found a good house assembled and the with its inevitable notices of " stalls full," " pit full," will 6 ev°° n '* '' for only a couple of hours with his , beautifUtirm?' ^ audience evidently intentl y interested in the revival of understand. Mr. Pettitt modestly says that he is ashamed to Stories. Mr. P.ni1lr»uTurrw mnlnhitbc o f„^H,=, make so much money. During the present week his dramas " " Man and Wife." "S ahonf °Di. ,First n'ghts of my young days," which tells are being played all over the world. From newspaper reports PS the palmy da of Sadler's Wells Mr. just received he was able to tell me that Frank M S£ '" . >'? - on Monday by the " nas a c e*er criticism on the recent revival On Thursday, the 31st ult., Bro. VV. Watson, " Human Nature " was being played at Melbourne to H ramatic• ' actore , Students (a society of young and ambitious P.M., of Leeds, delivered an address, entitled "A Brief 3000 people ; at the Surrey Theatre to other 3000. " The presses) " 0ur n of " A woman killed with kindness." Sketch of the History and Anti quities of Freemasonry down Black Flag " was being played in San Francisco to 3000 ' newest s Box " kee s us we Posted U with the to A D 1813, " before the members of the Phoenix Lodge, people, and somewhere in l S ' P " P . . England by a provincial com- hvo exrJn on ' ne legitimate and amateur stage, and Rotherham. The address was illustrated by a few rare pany. "The Run of Luck" appeared onlyat Southampton, Photographs of Mr Lewis Waller and " Alice and valuable curios, and proved most interesting, Bro. but will open at the Grand '" Won,i erlandi 'Theatre, Islington, next week. Worth " make "The Theatre " a cheap shillings- Watson having a most valuable collection of Masonic " Harbour Lights " provided entertainment at the Adelphi works, • to 3000 people ; at Wallack's, New York, to 3000 more : A warrant has been granted for a lodge, and at the Theatre Royal, Portsmouth . In addition to We understand that the testimonial which it is named three or four other companies in the proposed to present to Bro. V. P. Freeman, who has the Regent's Park Lodge, bearing the number 2202, to meet these there were Park-street, Regent's laying "The Royal Pardon,' "Queen 's rendered such admirable service to Freemasonry as Prov. at the York and Albany, Park, 0f provinces p which Bro. D. P. Cama, Grand Treasurer, is to be the Evidence," and "Taken from Life "—which was originall y Grand Secretary of Sussex, is expected to exceed £700. fj rst henomenal run—so Master; Bro. E. C. Mulvey, S.W. ; and Bro. J. K. written for Messrs. Gatti, and had a p Bewley was elected W.M. of the R. that on Monday Bro. John Cama, J.W. that, altogether, Mr. Pettitt calculated by a unanimous listening to his plays. Mr. Stirling Lodge, No. 19S9, Cleator Moor, nitrht lo.ooo people were vote on Wednesday, the 30th ult. A GREAT MASONIC PICTURE. Pettitt draws fees for every one of these performances, so A fine Masonic picture is now on view at the studio a prince. Mr. Gilbert in commemo- of that he must have the income of The Merchant Taylors' Company Mr. Burt Sharp, photographer and artist, at 79, West, probabl y makes more money out of the stage, and Mr. G. ration of the Queen's Jubilee have voted £1000 to the street Brighton. It is commemorative of the grand ceremony tions, no one has R. Sims as much, but with these excep Imperial Institute, £250 to the Clergy Distress Fund, and last year at the Dome and the Royal Pavilion, when H.R .Jf rich mine in the drama as the genial author struck such a £250 to the Church House. the Prince of Wales, the Grand Master of England, inl Li hts." Shortl y before cockcro w Mr. of " The Harbour g has made it known that he stalled his brother the Duke of Connaught as Provincial Pettitt stood on the steps of the Grosvenor, and declared Bro. Edward Terry proposes opening his new theatre on the September Grand Master of Sussex. The picture is a triumph of _ that the prospects of the British drama were better to-day 29th hotographic ability, next, and that he will not therefore appear, as reported at indefatigable energy and p inasmuch than ever. A few days ago he glanced through the columns as the whole life of the work has been carefully added thirty- the Gaiety during the autumn. piece of a daily paper and found that at two-thirds of the by piece to the photograph of the assembly room, and that gin were being We have to announce that the annual meeting nine theatres in London pieces of French ori in so excellent a manner as scarcely to leave a fault even in th ree French adaptations will be held played. At the present time only of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex, the perspective of the large gathering. The view is from a have a place on the London stage, and of the three, one is under the banner of the Stanmore Chapter, No. 1549, at point immediately about the entrance to the Corn Exchange a burlesque of "Monte Christo," by two English authors. the Abercorn Hotel, Great Stanmore, on Saturday, the and there is embraced within it no fewer than 570 portraits With which sage reflections revolving in my mind , I sailed 14th May, prox. of the Masons who were present—those of the Grand homeward, not wondering any longer why Henry Pettitt On Tuesday, the boys at Christ's Hospital will Lodge of England on the platform or dais; the Provincial of the best fellows in was voted in town and country one be received at the Mansion House by Bro. the Lord Mayor Grand Lodge of Sussex in the foreground on the floor 0f the world. and Lady Mayoress, and having been regaled with the the hall; the Worshipful Masters, Past Masters and War- customary buns and wine, will be presented, the Grecians dens of Sussex Lodges in the balcony ; and Master with a guinea, and the Probationers with half-a-guinea, Masons and others of the Craft filling up the remaining ©irttuarg. Monitors, half-a-crown, and the rank] and file with a space in the area and in the outer circle. Beside the shilling each. Prince of Wales (who occupies the chair) is Prince Victor, BRO. SAMUEL WHITE. We are desired to state that the usual weekl y the line to the Prince's left being continued by nob! emen meeting of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No. representing the Grand and Provincial Lodges and includ- Bro. Samuel White, of the firm of Messrs. Joh n White 1949, the Marquis of Hertford at the Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, Herne-hill , S.E., will ing Lord Leigh, , Earl Amherst, and Son, leather merchants, Bingley, died suddenly on the Earl Rosslyn, Earl of Lathom, Earl Kintore, and Lord interred at not be held on the evening of Tuesday next, the 12th inst., 25th ult., of heart disease, and his remains were inst. Bro. Harlech. The Senior Warden 's chair is seen to be occu- ult. The cortege left Gilstead Hall at but on the following Tuesday, the 19th J. Bingley on 30th Andrews, W.S. 19S6, will occupy the chair. The lodge will pied by Lord Herschell, and that of the Junior Warden by eleven o'clock, and proceeded to the parish church, where Lord Charles Beresford. The special incident in the cere, private carriages be opened at 8 p.m . precisely, and it is anticipated agood ly the funeral service was held. A number of number of the brethren will be present. mony depicted is that of Bro. Gerard Ford, the Provincial were sent, and all the neighbouring lod ges were repre- Grand Registrar (now Deputy Prov. G.M.), upon the sented, and a large number of beautiful wreaths were con- The following dinners take place at the Free- steps of the dais in the act of presenting the address of veyed in a separate carriage. Amongst the mourners were masons' Tavern for the week ending the gth inst. : Monday congratulation , through Sir Albert Wcods (the Grand Mr. D. Salmond, Mr. J. B. Sharp, Mr. J. Anderton , —Old King's Arms Chapter, Lodge of Union?, Caxton Director of Ceremonies) to the Prince of Wales. The Mr. D. England, Mr. C. Platts, Mr. W. Platts, Mr. Lodge, Robert Burns Lodge, and Lodge of Joppa. Tues- execution of the picture, which is 6ft. sin. by 3ft. gin., is Aked, Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. R. E. Weatherhead, Mr. day—Old Acquaintance Musical Society . Wednesday— the result of nine months' labour, Mr. Sharp having had Fred Bonsor, Mr. Gatecliffe, Mr. C. E. Sugden, and all Hackney Carriage Proprietors. Thursday—Westminster to travel over a great part of England and Wales in order the relations and many friends of the deceased gentleman. and Keystone Lodge, Universal Chapter, and St. James's to obtain sittings of many of the prominent Masons who A full choral service was conducted in the parish church Chapter. took part in the proceedings. The picture is now ready by the Rev. H. L. Williams, M.A. Mr. Charles Blagbro A grand banquet was given by the Imperial for re-production , and is a really splendid specimen of sang the solo—" Be thou faithful ," and the organist Federation League to the delegates to the Colonial Con- photographic skill and a worthy memento of the unique played the " Dead March ." Bro. White was highly ference, at Freemasons' Tavern , on Saturday evening last. event which it so graphically records. respected in Bingley. He was sixty years of age.—Leeds Bros. Lord Charles Beresford , R.N., M.P., Lord Bra- BISHOP FRASER M EMORIAL CHAPEL .— We Mercury. bourne, Lord E. Cecil, Lord Castletown, Sir. W. Crossman, learn that the Committee for erecting the Diocesan M.P., T. Agg-Gavdner, M.P., Lord C. Hamilton, M.P., Memorial to the late Bishop Fraser have been informed Colonel King-Harman, M.P., Jackson , M.P., Storey-Mas- that the effi gy and monument may be expected to be com- kelyne, M.P., and A. Staveley Hill, M.P., being among pleted about the middle of May. It is understood also that the principal guests. the memorial chapel, erected by the liberal i ty of Mrs. A very successful conversazione was held in the Fraser, will be ready lor the reception of the monument al Exhibition Hall of the Botanic Gardens Belfast the same time. The friends of the late Bishop will be l^ u^ ffl lj g HE^ l , , on Friday gratified to read an extract from a private letter written the 25th ult., in behalf of the Belfast Masonic Charities and recently by a gentleman who had seen the fi gure in the Widows' Fund. The Report showed that during the past ptor: The Committee of Management of the Royal year the recei studio of Bro. Forsyth, the scul " The statue is a pts had appreciabl y increased, and that a supreme success. The likeness is scarcely less than an Masonic Benevolent Institution will hold their next monthly large amount of assistance had been rendered. The band meeting at Freemasons' Hall of the West Surrey reg inspiration." To complete the memorial in a suitable man- , on Wednesday the 13th inst. iment was present, and played an ner the Committee will require some additional donations Bro. R. H. Crowden, of Newlands Park, has excellent programme of music, which gave the utmost or offertories satisfaction to the brethren and their friends. , as well as for the payment of the subscrip- been returned to represent the Lawrie Park Ward on the tions already promised. Beckenham Local Board without opposition. There was a numerous muster of guests at the The ceremony dinner at Guildhall Tavern on Monday evening, of the WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL of consecration will be rehearsed General Purposes Committee of the City Corporation , by Bro. Jas. Terry, P.M., &c, at the Lily Lodge of In- among the most conspicuous being Bros. Aldermen Sir H. PROGRAMME. struction, No. 820, Greyhound Hotel, Richmond, on E. Knight, Cowan, and Sir Staples K.C.M.G., Tuesday, John , Lieut.- DRURY LANE THEATRE. April the 19 th. Col. and Sheriff Kirby, W. Goodinge (late Chairman of J. Every Evening at 7.25, THE FORTY THIEVES . Morning The Agent-General for Queensland so highly the Committee), A. J. Altaian, and G. Pitt-Lewis, O.C., Performance every Wednesday and Saturday, at 1.25. approved of Bro. Major Cooper's article, " An Emigrant M.P. The occasion was unusuall y interesting trom the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN. Ship," in the March number of the " Illustrated Naval fact that in the course of the evening the services of Bro. Every Evening, Italian Opera at popular prices. and Military Magazine," that he has ordered a reprint of Goodinge, as Chairman during the past year, were recog- ADELPHI THEATRE. nised, and the esteem in vihich he is held was shown, by 5000 copies. Every Evening at 8, THE H ARBOUR LIGHTS at 7.15, the p resentation to him of a very handsome gold watch J The installation meeting of the Lodge of Israel, Farce. and chain, which was feelingly acknowledged by the PRINCESS'S THEATRE. 1474, Birmingham , was held on Monday, the 14th ult., at the recipient in a few appropriate sentences. M asonic Hall (Old Synagogue), Severn-street. There was Every Evening, H ELD BY THE ENEMY . a very large attendance of Provincial Grand Officers and The series of dramatic performances now taking GLOBE THEATRE. other visitors. The installation ceremony was conducted place at the Crystal Palace are unquestionably the most Every Evening at 8.45, THE PRIVATE SECRETARY ; at 8, by Bro. S. Lyon, M.P., one of the founders of the lodge, successful of their kind ever attempted there. Everybody A FTER M ANY DAYS. the Master being Bro. James Adie. As in the so-called regards Sydenham as a place on which a blight has fallen , SAVOY THEATRE. Jewish lodges in London, this lodge has several non-Jewish and to some extent this is so. It is the blight of public Everjr Evening at S.30, R UDDIGORE , OR THE WITCH 'S members, and the banquets are arranged according to neglect, which has been brought about throug h the rival CURSE ; at 7.40, THE CARP. Jewish observances. attractions of South Kensington. Yet, in what were these VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. exhibitions comparable to the glasshouse of England? Every Evening, at , A DARK N IGHT'S BRIDAL ; at Among 7.50 the more . recent developments in Jeru- Very few people seem aware that the Palace is now open 8.30, SOPHIA . Matinee Every Saturday, at 2.30. salem is a Masonic lodge, the Royal Solomon , which had at cheap rat es on Wednesday s until nearly midnig ht, GAIET Y THhATRE. been dormant for some years , and has been lately revived. brilliantl y lig hted, and with a fresh theatrical piece each Every Evening at 8, MONTE CRISTO, JR. ; at 7-3°> No place could be more appropriate for a lodge of a week, with Oscar Barrett as the guiding spirit. The D IMITY 'S D ILEMMA . cosmopolitan character than Jerusalem, abounding with management has been stirred to its depths by the rumours COURT THEATRE. traces and traditions of , Hiram and the Phoenician builders that the building was about to be closed, and intend making Every Evening at 8, T HE N ETTLE ; at 8.30, DANDY-D ICK of the Temple. It will , no doubt, be a rallying point for every effort to prove those rumours false. STRAND THEATRE. those enthusiastic Masons who may visit Jerusalem in Every Evening, at S ACK IN THE OX , BV K ENNING S I LLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF , J B ; at 7.30 order to explore the site of King Solomon's gorgeous SPECIAL KEOUEST. edifice and the intricacies of the vast quarries beneath, MASONIC CLOTHING AND J EWELS . (Published at 195, COMEDY THEATRE. where the stones were Aldersgate-street.) The fifth edition of this gorgeous prepared by the skilful Craftsmen.— Every Evening at 8 HE PEN ATE T HE volume has just appeared and will afford p , T O G ; at 9, .Globe. , leasure to the M ORMON . uninitiated from its numberless artistic designs. On Wednesday evening, The cata- TOOLE'S THEATRE. the 23rd ult., the ogue refers, we should state, to the numerous insi breth ren of the Brotherl gnia in Every Evening at UDDY EORGE , THE y Love Lodge, No. 320, Headford, use by the Masonic bod , 7.30, R G ; at S.30 Yeovil y, and is, no doubt what it pro- UTLER , presented to Bro. J. Alfred Milborne, I.P.M., a fesses to be, B . handsome set of Provincial the reflex of an establishment which is unique PRINCE OF WALES'S Masonic clothing as a wedding amongst Masonic stores. At Mr. Kenning's every material THEATRE. gift, he having been married during Every Evening at S.30, DOROTHY ; at A HAPPY DA Y ' his year of office as thing connected with the Craft can be seen, and it may be 7.45, W.M. of the lodge. The presentation was briefl y but STANDARD THEATRE , appropriatelymadeb said that many of the articles are manufactured on the ytheW.M., Bro. Basket, and acknow- premises. We are told that " Every Evening at 7.30, B LIND J USTICE . ledged by Bro . Milborne in suitable terms. every branch , from the draw- GRAND THEATRE. At the lodge ing of the gold or silver wire, to the finished article is three new members were initiated , Every Evening at , H UMAN N ATURE . , and the breth ren, includ- carried on on the premises." The catalogue shows in 7.30 ing several from the neighbouring Province of Dorset, SURREY THEATRE. afterwards partook of supper. gorgeous colours the various aprons, collars, gauntlets, Every banners, &c, and chains Evening at 7.30, THE R OMANY RYE . , jewels, &c, in more sober tints. ROYAL N NTERESTING ASONIC As well as illustrating the variety AQUARIUM. , A I M R ELIC—Recently of design of the various Open 12.0; close Amusement. insignia belonging to Masonry, , , 11.30. Constant Round of Mr. Thomas Thistle, of Whitby, while attending a sale by the catalogue is a good LONDON PAVILION. auction in that town , had knocked down to him for a specimen of colour printing in the present year of grace.— Entertain- The Metropolitan. Every Evening at 8, the Marvellous Variety nominal sum a miscellaneous lot of old manuscri pts, ment, &c. H OLLOWAV S INTMENT AND account books, apparently of little value. Upon examina- ' O PILLS .—Diseases of Women.— ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES. , tion, there was discovered Medical science in all ages has been directed to alleviate the many amongst the collection the Every Evening at 8, Variety Entertainment. Two Gran original minutes of the Britannia Lodge, constituted in maladies incident to females ; but Professor Holloway, by dili gent study and attentive observation , was induced to believe that Nature Ballets, &c. 1772 , and held in the Plough Inn , Church-street , Whitby. had provided a remed VARIETIES. This lod y for those special diseases. He has, after vast CANTERBURY THEATRE OF ge was the first Masonic fraternity established in research , succeeded in compounding this celebrated Pills and Oint- Every Evening at Company, &c-> & ' Whitby, and was the ment 7.30, Grand Variety predecessor of the Lion Lodge, , which embody the prin ci ple naturally designed for the relief PARAGON THEATRE OF VARIETIES. No. 312, to which Mr. Thistle has kindl and cure of disorders peculiar to women of all ages and constitutions c# y presented these , Every Evening at 7.30, Variety Entertainment , &c, « curious and interesting minutes, which will be preserved in whether residing in warm or cold climates. They have repeatedly corrected disordered functions which, have defied the usual drugs MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION- the archives of the lodge as a relic of Masonry in Whitby prescribed tor such cases and Pr«e' in the olden times. , and still more satisfactory is it that the Open 10 till 10. Portrait Models of Past malady is relieved comp letely and permanently —rAnvT.] Celebrities.