CONTENTS. as one of two consequences must inevitably follow, either we shall have to use our small capitalized property, or we shall have to make another special LEADERS 277 I R EPORTS or M ASONIC M EETINGS— Craft Masonry 2S3 effort to obtain the annual income necessary for the actual wants of the United Grand Lodge 258 " Consecration of the Lullingstone Chapter, Instruction ... 2S4 yearly needful expenditure of the school. We Ruyal Arch 28s will trust however that the No. 1837 =79 ' Royal Masonic institution for Girls 280 Mark Masonry 2N5 actual returns will meet all objections and surpass all expectations. If Bro. Masonic Celebration 280 Cryptic Masonry 28:; Rosicrucian Society 38); TERRY turns out to be a true prophet he may well exercise his new powers Correspondence betxveen the Grand Chapter ' of Quebec and the Grand Chapter of Australia . 286 on other occasions and for other purposes. We wish Bro. BINCKES heartily England 2S0 North Africa 2S7 Legality of Lodges in the Prox-ince of all success in his energetic and ceaseless labours for the Boys' School. CORRESPONDENCE— Montreal 286 Order of Precedence in Grand Lodge 282 West Lancashire Masonic Educational In- Rebuilding of the Temple 282 stitution 286 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution... 282 Funeral of Bro. Thomas Bnrroxvs, of Stock- * The Fire at Freemasons' Hall 282 port 286 T HE able writer of the amusing little letter we published last week headed, Reviews 283 Masonic and General Tidings 287 Notes and Queries 283 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 288 " Unearned Increment," touches upon a point on which we have heard a good deal. We have ourselves alxvays hel d that the proceedings of the ^ authorities of the Boys' School were wise, reasonable, and seasonable, and important report of the Board of General Purposes demands, as it THE very we cannot profess to see on what possible ground exception is taken, or attention of the Craft. There can be no doubt, we will receive, the very serious complaint is made of the double votes. It is an entire question of contract. , that the Board has taken exactly the right line, and has recommended think Those who originally paid £\o ios. on contract for two votes in perpetuity, the most reasonable and common-sense course for our Order to what is alike can in no sense Masonically or fairly complain , because the authorities for , and which lies within the possibility of befitting achievement. The follow " good and sufficient reasons " offer another contract for four votes for the proposal itself, we think , will commend itself to the general approval of same amount. It is idle to contend that A. B. who paid the required £\o ios. Grand Lodge. The Craft will , we feel sure, heartily commend the idea of for two votes is damnified because C. D. no-iti gets four votes for ^10 ios. duplica ted accommodation in the old loca le, and on its own ground. Any In either case it was a clear case of '* contract " and contract alone, of volun- proposal to move to the Embankment or elsewhere is headed by the insur- tary payment. A. B. was at liberty not to give his £10 ios. if he did not mountable difficulty of expense. Freemasons' Hall and Freemasons' like the terms ; C. D. is equally at liberty to give his /'10 ios., if he does. Tavern have so long, as the Board reminds us, been associated with English The object of the authorities was clear and rational, viz., to obtain a specific Freemasonry, that it would be prejudicial to disassociate them, or to seek to sum in a very short time for a pressing object , and they were entitled to and sever the long-standing connection. Many serious questions, as the Board justified in holding out this little humble " lure " for those who interest them- properly reminds us, might arise as to " good faith " with our lessees, Src, &c. selves in the present and future of the Boys' School. Some of our good We see that a notice of motion is given by Bro. R AYNHAM STEWART on the brethren jump rather hastily to conclusions every now and then without same subject ; but it seems to us quite clear, that the only safe course for having duly weighed the premises. The logical consequences of certain Grand Lodge to pursue, is to leave the whole matter in the hands of the preliminary conditions they do not seem to realize, and we have on all such Board of General Purposes, with which rests the proper responsibility, and questions too of ten to deal with assertions instead of arguments which under its able head will no doubt alike seek to give satisfaction to, , " a begging of the whole question ," and as the climax and close and carry out, the natural wishes of Grand Lodge. of all possible discussion, the ancient and feminine mode of settling everything " It is, because it is." We venture to think that the apprehensions of our able correspondent are unreal and illusory, thoug h the point he takes is both clever and amusing. W E are pleased to notice in the report of the Board of General Purposes a paragraph relative to the Grand Lodge Library and the Grand Lodge Museum. We venture to repeat our hope that in the readjustment of A curious question comes again before us . from Quebec, but now it is a Freemasons' Hall it will be found possible to make distinct provision for a question of a R.A. Chapter. This is a chapter established at Montreal Grand Lodge Library and a Grand Lodge Museum. before the creation of the Grand Chapter of Quebec, and safe-guarded in its V position and privileges by the original " Concordat " between the Grand Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodge of England. Whether this BY a letter elsexvhere attention is called to the need of a reading room and chapter has been dormant or not does not clearly ^appear, but it exists, and room. Indeed we think that now every necessary question of in- writing is working. Two questions have surged up instanter. One is a question of accommodation may fairly be considered.] creased fact, the other a question of jurisdiction. As to the fact it is stated on one side and denied on the other, that the original charter was surrendered *** , and a new chapter " affiliated " to the Grand Chapter of Canada. The District THE selection of the Crystal Palace for the " locale " of the anniversary G. Superintendent of Montreal declares, that in the confusion attendant on the Festival of the Boys' School settles once for all, the " vexata quajstio " of Masonic break-up in Canada the original charter was made away with, where the gathering is to be. A good deal might be said for Brighton , but (apparentl y it does not now exist), and a Confirmatory Charter was obtained perhaps year after year it was not wise or desirable to send our metropolitan from the Grand Chapter of England, and that under that charter the friends down to Brighton. Still " London on the sea " has many charms chapter is now working at Montreal under our jurisdiction. The Quebec for the weary and pent up inhabitant of our " little village," and probably Grand Chapter raises like the Grand Lodge of Quebec, the question of another year, Brighton may again be chosen for the great festival of our universal and local jurisdiction. AH chapters as lodges they contend are Boys' School . In the meantime we express the hope that all efforts will be under the Quebec jurisdiction , and therefore, the Grand Chapter of Quebec made to render the festival gathering a signal success. calls on our Grand Chapter to cancel this confirmatory charter, and compel * * * this chapter at Montreal to pay allegiance to the Grand Chapter of Quebec. The old difficulty supervenes one of " bona fides W E all of us know well the energetic and untiring Secretary of the Royal " and constitutional law. Masonic Benevolent Institution , and gladly accord him, on the good old If the statements of the District Grand Superintendent are correct, the Montreal Chapter is a legitimate and working principle " Palmam qui meruit ferat," much recognition for valuable services chapter under the English jurisdiction , and comes as a matter of and successful results. We often hear him speak, and we as frequently necessity under the provisions of the old agreement between the Grand realize the results of his painstaking efforts alike remarkable and com- Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodge of England. It would be mendable. On a recent festival he indulged in a prophetic vein and impossible for the Grand Lodge of England to deny to its English lodges the ri sought in forcible words to discount the possible and probable returns of ght of holding a properly warranted chapter as the completion and comp the Boys' Festival. As a rule we do not affect to believe in " Prophets " of lement of English Freemasonry under the Union Act of 1813. And whatever " species " they may be, and we are inclined to think, that unin- , therefore, our authorities have wisely refused to interfere with the working tenionally the abnormal result thus sketched out might serve in some cases and position of the chapter at Montreal. The correspondence is now to diminish returns, and hold back efforts. And a further point, it appears to published and deserves perusal and thought. So far whatever may be the exp us, we ought clearly to keep before us. If the attraction of the double voting lanation of the dormant condition of the chapter since 1864, we think is4o raise the special returns to an unheard of fi gure, we shall not feel satis- many of us will see at once that the Grand Chapter of Quebec is wei fied if the general returns are not kept up in the same proportion. If the ghted " ab initio " with this grave difficulty of asking for the special fund is to have all the honours, and the general fund to languish, impossible, seeking the unattainable. The transaction , such as it is, took lace we shall according to our view have done more harm than good , inasmuch p before the formation of the Grand Chapter of Quebec. have carefully considered , and believing, the.recommendations therein to be AN ingenious penman in the Montreal Post for April 19th , under the for the welfare and convenience of the Craft, they submit them for the heading "An Unknown Fact," challenges the legality of all the Masonic favourable consideration of Grand Lodge. bodies in the Province under the "Quebec Statutes " except those hailing from the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He states Report of Premises Committee to Board of General Purposes, that the exemption made by the statute in favour of the Society dated 22nd May, ixS83. exists only for the " lodges which had their warrants and The Committee deeply regret to have to report that a disastrous fire charters from the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland." occurred at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, on the night of Thurs- He does not we observe profess to give the exact words of the tenth chap- day, the 3rd inst., resulting in the almost entire destruction of the time- ter of the consolidated statute, so that it is impossible to see how far his honoured " Temple " in which the meetings of Grand Lodge have taken contention may be well founded on a fair interpretation of the words of the place for over 100 years, together with the valuable pictures of Past Grand ¦statute itself. We should " a priori " somewhat doubt the existence of Masters contained therein, as also a great part of the furniture and other such a limitation in the Quebec statutes ; but we may be wrong. We fittings ; the statue of his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex being should be glad if any competent brother will kindl y send us the section of likewise greatly damaged by fire and smoke. the consolidated statutes on which the writer professes to rely. If the fact The old hall now destroyed was commenced in the year 1775, its founda- be so, as he so distinctl y states, several very serious points must immedi- tion stone being laid on the ist May in that year by the Right Hon. Lord ately arise ; and, therefore , it is most important for us, in the first instance, Petre, then Grand Master, and the hall being formally dedicated to Masonry to ascertain what are really the words of the statute. We have thought it on the 23rd May of the following year by the same Grand Master, since well to reprint the short articl e elsewhere, as it raises questions which it is which time Grand Lodge has uninterruptedly held its meetings within its most desirable to clear up and settle at once. walls. The premises were, as a matter of course, fully insured ; but the Craft V have to deplore the loss of many articles, amongst them the " Ark of the T HERE is a little matter we wish to call attention to, which we think has Covenant," wherein were deposited the Articles of Union between the two hardly received the consideration it deserves. It is often argued that there Grand Lodges on the occasion of their being united on the 27th of Decem- are too many lodges in the metropolis, whereas the truth is, that, taking ber, 1S13, the documents themselves being, however, fortunately preserved population as a basis of calculation, the metropolis might fairly ask for an in another part of the building. extension of the number of its lodges. If we take the actual population The Committee are glad to be able lo report that by great exertions the within the 10 miles radius and compare it with the rest of England, we fire was confined to the Temple itself , and that the other portions of the shall soon find that the proportion is really in excess in the provincial building containing the archives, offices , lodge and board rooms, &c, are circles, and that the " London Village " has clearly not its fair share. entirely uninjured. It seems off-hand inadvisable to multi ply lodges in the metropolis, The Committee have lost no time in directing their most serious con- for fear of their jostling and infring ing on one another. But, curiously sideration to the steps necessary to be forthwith taken for the reconstruction enough, in the metropolis itself this actuality is the least felt of any of the Hall and for taking advantage of the opportunity thus offering for place in the world. There are many lodges where, from numbers considerably enlarging the accomodation for the meetings of Grand Lodge, or tradition, promotion is checked and advancement slow. Many which has of late years been quite insufficient, oxving to the great increase zealous Freemasons find themselves condemned to inactivity often for long in the number of members. years, and therefore it is, we venture to suggest to our friendly and con- The Committee have, in the first place, given careful attention to siderate authorities, that in applications for new lodges their " raison d'etre " suggestions already made for the removal of Grand Lodge premises to the shall be looked at closely from this point of view—" have the promoters evi- Thames Embankment, and in result they are of opinion that many dently, in the eyes of common sense, the elements with them of stability financial and other reasons render such a step impracticable, as not only is and continuation." The mere number of metropolitan lodges in any dis- involved the question of constructing at an immense cost, a building trict or section really matters very little. I he great risk to be avoided, and sufficiently large to contain a grand hall, ante rooms, board rooms, offices the one danger to be feared , is the hasty formation of lodges for no good for the executive, lodge rooms for private lodges, &c, and this on one of the purpose, to gratif y a private pique, or to flatter a personal vanity. If there most expensive sites in London , where the difficulty as to obtaining founda- be a " legitimate " desire for a " swarm " from an old and full and stagnant tions is unusually great, and where a freehold is unobtainable except at a lodge ; if some worthy and qualified brethren are wishful to extend the pure price far beyond the resources of Grand Lodge, but also the almost equal ly light of Masonry, and give a guarantee alike for their zeal and solidity, we prominent question of the Freemasons' Tavern, the good will of which is, venture to think that they have a claim on the favourable consideration of of course, dependent mainly on the continued existence of the hall on its our rulers, inasmuch , as in the metropolis as elsewhere, the impulse given to present site—while, on the suggested situation no accomodation would exist Freemasonry under the genial rule of our Royal G RAND MASTER is sensibly for dining purposes at grand festivals and for private lodge meetings. felt, and gratefully appreciated. The Committee consequently requested the Grand Superintendent of Works to consider and report to them his opinion as to the best possible * * * plan for carrying out such works of renovation and enlargement as will A very numerous meeting of Life Governors of the Girls' School assembled afford accomodation for the attendance in Grand Lodge of at least 1500 in the Zetland Room, at Freemasons' Hall, on Thursday. The voting ran brethren, being about double the number now able to be present therein. high, as will be seen by our report elsewhere. We may allude to the subject The Grand Superintendent of Works, in his report thereon, states that again next week. to renew the premises destroyed on the old lines would be a simple matter, and, looking at the insurance, of little expense to the Craft ; but he submits the following scheme for doubling the present accommodation, viz., to add to UNITED GRAND LODGE. the area occupied by the hall just destroyed, the present great dining hall of Freemasons' Tavern (the two now running side by side), and that by due and The following is the business to be transacted in Grand Lodge on Wed- equitable arrangements with Messrs. Spiers and Pond (Limited), the lessees nesday next : of the tavern, and with Mr. Bacon , the lessee of Bacon's Hotel, adjoining 1. The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 7th March for the tavern, the necessary substituted accommodation for a new dining hall , confirmation. and for improved kitchen accommodation for the tavern should be provided 2. The minutes of the Grand Festival of the 25th April for con- on the site of the hotel. firmation. The Grand Superintendent of Works points out that at the present stage 3. Election of members of the Board of General Purposes. it is impracticable to submit any accurate estimate of the cost of the above- 4. Election of members of the Colonial Board . mentioned scheme ; but he is of opinion that the total expense would pro- 5. Election of members for the Committee of Management of the bably not exceed from £30,000 to £35,000 beyond what would be received " Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows from the Insurance Companies and from Messrs. Spiers and Pond as a con- of Freemasons." tribution for improvements especially affecting their premises. 6. Report of the Lodge of Benevolence for the last quarter, in which are The Committee may here mention that at the present moment Grand recommendations for the following Grants, viz. :— Lodge possesses some £21,000 in the funds, and that its nett average in- s. d. come, as shown in a report of a special Committee to Grand Lodge on the The Widow of a brother of the Chislehurst £ Lodge, No. 1531, 7th June last was, to that date, about £4000 3 year, since which time £800 Chislehurst ...... 0 0 0 ^ a year has been alienated as a permanent grant from Grand Lodge to the A brother of the Wcllesley Lodge, No. 1S99, Sandhurst, BerkshireA3I,IM; ...... ¦¦¦ en n „ Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which, with the interest on the U" •¦* _ ••• ••• ... 50 o o A brother of the Albion Lodge, No. 9, London ...... 100 o o £21,000 (on its expenditure for the rebuilding) henceforth have to be de- The Widoxv of a brother of the Royal Sussex Lodge, No. 402, ducted, leaving a future nett average income of some £2,500 a year. Nottingham ...... ,, 50 o o The balance of from £10,000 to £ 15,000 required to carry out the A brother of the Mount Lebanon Lodge , No. 73, London ... 100 o o scheme now submitted, could no doubt be raised without difficulty, and the A brother of the Lodge of Fidelity, No. 3, London ...... 150 o o Committee have therefore no hesitation in submitting the scheme for the The Widow of a brother of the Britannic Lodge, No. 33, London 50 o o favourable con sideration of the Board, fully believing that should it be 7. R EPORT OF THE BOARD op G ENERAL PURPOSES. adopted by Grand Lodge, it will possess premises worthy of the present of Ancient, To the United Grand Lodge Free, and Accepted Masons of flourishing state of the Craft in England. England. The Board have also to report that, a fresh catalogue of the library and The Board of General Purposes have to report as follows : Museum of Grand Lodge being shortly about to be prepared, donations of A fire having unfortunately occurred at Freemasons' Hall on the 3rd Masonic works, &c, will be gladly received by the Library Committee. May, causing considerable damage to the premises, the Board have received (Signed) J OHN B. M ONCKTON, President. the subjoined report thereon from their Premises Committee, which they Freemasons, Hall, London, W.C, 22nd May, 1883. At a meeting of the Board held on Tuesday, the 22nd of May, after M.E. Comp. the Rev. Thomas Robinson acted as Consecrating Officer, the ordinary business had been disposed of , the following resolution was ably assisted by E. Comps. Eastes, P.P.G.H., as H.; Wyles, P.P.G.J., as J. ; Comps. T. S. Warne, P.P.G.S.E., as S.E. ; and Penfold , P.P.G.S., passed, viz. :— as Dir. of Cer. The members of the Board unanimously desire to express their sense of the ability The acting M.E.Z., in the unavoidable absence of the P.G.J., gave a most and courtesy uniformly displayed on all occasions by the V.W. Bro. Sir John B. impressive oration on Arch Masonry, which was listened to with marked Monckton , as President of the Board of General Purposes. attention by the assembled companions, and which will doubtless bear rich (Signed) FRANK GREEN, J.G.D., Vice President. fruit. To the report is subjoined a statement of the Grand Lodge accounts at The solemnities of consecration concluded, the M.E.Z. proceeded to the the last meeting of the Finance Committee, held on Friday, the iSth ult., installation of the three Principals designate, and from first to last pro- showing a balance in the Bank of England of £4444 iGs. 5d. ; and in the nounced, without hesitation or loss of a single word, the long and beautiful hands of the Grand Secretary for petty cash £75, and for servants' wages ritual which belongs to this Degree, and that in thc solemn and emphatic £100. manner so peculiarly his own, and easily recognised by those who know The President will move-— Comp. Robinson. ist. That the report be received and entered on the minutes. The work of investment of the officers of the new chapter then proceeded 2nd. That the recommendations of the Board of General Purposes with reference as follows : Comps. Rev. H. Cummings, Z.; Rev. R. Jamblin, H.; H. to the suggested scheme of reconstruction and enlargement of the premises at Free- Tuff , J.; C. Coupland, P.Z., Treas. ; T. S. Warne, P.Z., S.E. ; J. G. masons' HaU be referred back to the Board for execution under the direction of the Chillingworth, S.N. ; C. Vincent Cottercll, P.S. ; Fred Wood, ist A.S. ; Grand Superintendent of Works. and Anton Tien, 2nd A.S. 8. The annual report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for The M.E.Z. in a few feeling words thanked the M.E.G. Superintendent Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons, dated the 18th of May, of Kent, Lord Holmesdale, for his presence there, together with his chief 1883, including an alteration and addition to rule 25, will be laid before officer , Comp. Eastes, the P.G.H., to grace the occasion ; and those two Grand Lodge. companions, together with the Consecrating Officer, Comp. the Rev. Thos. 9. Appeal of Bro. Alexander Dimant, P.M., New Zealand Pacific Robinson, P.G.S. England, were elected honorary members of the chapter. Lodge, No. 517, Wellington, New Zealand, against sentence of expulsion A most cordial vote of thanks, proposed by the M.E.Z., xvas given to the from Masonry passed on him by the District Grand Lodge of Wellington, Consecrating Officers ; and the Z. reminded the companions of the chapter North Island, New Zealand, on 21st December, 1882. that the manner in which the rites and ritual of consecration had been per- formed must be ever in their memory when looking back on that day, and N.B.—Thc papers relating to this appeal will be in the Grand Secretary's office till thc meeting of Grand Lodge, and open for the inspection of the brethren during office that Comp. T. Robinson had laid upon them a debt of gratitude they would hours. do well never to forget. A number of brethren were then proposed for exaltation at the next iu. N OTICES 01* M OTION .—(1.) B y W. Bro. Raynham W. Stewart, chapter, after which the chapter was closed according to ancient torm. P.G.D. :— We described in a former report the excellent arrangements that had Having regard to the recent destruction of the Temple by fire, and the great increase been carried out in connection with the lodge room and fittings, and it only of Masons, that it be referred to a Committee in conjunction with members of the Board now remains to say that the chapter room is in every way equal to that of of General Purposes to consider the advisability of rebuilding the Temple, or of acquiring a site to erect thereon a hall capable of meeting the wants of the Order. the lodge. Ihe elegant and appropriate fittings could not have been in better taste and they reflect the greatest praise on those who have carried List of brethren nominated for the Board of General Purposes : Masters out the arrangements. The furniture, jewels, and regalia were manufactured and Past Masters—Bros. Giovanni Paulo Festa, W.M. 1900 ; Edward V. by Comp. George Kenning. Storr, P.M. 22; William H. Dean, P.M. 417; Thomas Hastings Miller, The companions afterwards adjourned to the banquet room , where a cold P.M. 907 ; Thomas Beswick Purchas, P.M. 1635; Thomas Charles collation was laid out ; an agreeable refreshment alter the labours of the Walls, VV.M. 141 ; Ralph Glutton, W.M. 631; George John Hakewill, chapter . W.M. 1150 ; George Henry Hopkinson , W.M. 14; George Pitt-Lewis, The usual toasts peculiar to Freemasonry, Arch Masonry, and Masonic W.M. 46; Henry Richard Cooper Smith, W.M. 1731; Sharon Grote loyalty were duly honoured, and M.E. Comp. Rev. Thomas Robinson Turner, W.M. 2 ; Thomas Lean Wilkinson, W.M. 92 ; Charles Atkins, responded for the Grand Officers in a few practical and telling remarks. P.M. Henry Bishop, P.M. 66; William Bristow 27; , P.M. G.S. Lo. ; The M.E.Z., in a happy and appropriate speech proposed " The Health Albert Escott, P.AI. 1593 j John Laurence Mather, P.M. 147I; Alfred Meadows, M.D., P.M. Robert Percy of the G. Supt. ot Kent, Lord Holmesdale," paying his lordshi p a very 4; Middlemist, P.M. 5 ; James high tribute of respect and regard, and thanking him for the very great Garnar, P.M. 975 ; William Joseph Murlis, P.M. 1642 ; Alfred H. Tattershall P.M. ; William Small interest he had taken in the Lullingstone Lodge, Chapter, and Masonic , 140 peice, P.M. 1395 ; John H. Watts, Hall. P.M. 63 ; William Smallpeice, W.M. 96 Charles Alfred Woods, P.M. 9; The toast was received with enthusiasm , and the G RANI > SUPERIN - 145 ; and James Stevens, P.M. 1216. TENDENT in reply said he would'thank them for the very hearty way in which (2) By W. Bro. CHARLES J OHN PERCEVA L, P.M. No. 1607— they had received his name, and the M.E.Z. for the more than eloquent way That it is of very great importance for the xvell being of our honourable Order that the in which be had spoken of him and of his interest in what fivas alter all his reconsideration of the revision of the Book of Constitutions as presented to Grand Lodge duty as ruler of the province. He trusted the example set by the mem- in September last, together with the amendments and alterations suggested by the various bers of the Lullingstone Lodge and chapter in building a hall and home for provinces, lodges, and brethren, should be submitted to Grand Lodge at the quarterly communication in September next, or at such earlier date as it may please the Most themselves would be encouragement to others in the province to do thc Worshipful the Grand Master to appoint a Special Grand Lodge for that purpose. same. It was a source of great gratification to him to be there with them , and he thanked the companions for their hearty good wishes. (3) By V.W. Bro. Lieut.-Col. J OHN CREATON, Past Grand Treasurer— The Rev. ROBERT AMBLIN , H., in his facetious and happy That the sum of £70 be given from the Fund of General Purposes ; that the money J manner pro- be placed in the hands of _ the Secretary of the hoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution of posed " The Provincial Principals, and Officers Present and Past," Aged Freemasons and Widoxvs of Freemasons, to supply the residents of the Institution coupling with the toast the name of the Prov. G.J . Comp. Eastes, who he at Croydon with coals during the xvinter season. said was almost ubiquitous, and had an eye that noted everything, and a List of brethren nominated for the Colonial Board : Bros. James Brett, memory that remembered all, even names and laces of brethren and P.M. 177 ; William George Lemon, P.M. 160 1 j Edward Letchworth, companions from the far ends of the province. P.M. 197 ; James Henry Matthews, P.M. 143 ; Thomas Hastings The Prov. G.H. returned thanks in a genial speech, bidding the com- Miller, P.M. 907 ; Griffiths Smith, P.M. 1489 ; and William Stephens, panions of Kent take heart, and try each in their circle to emulate the P.M. 1489. example set by the small band of thorough good Masons gathered round the M.E.Z., whose energy and determination showed itself in the way in List of brethren nominated for tlie Committee of Management for the which he had worked tor Masonry. He wished the new chapter every Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows success, and the prosperity which he was sure would accrue to it under the of Freemasons : Bros. John James Berry, P.M. 554 ; Thomas W. C. guidance of such excellent companions as those they had seen that day Bush, P.M. 1728 ; Charles A. Cottebrune, P.M. 733 ; William H. Goodall, installed. P.M. ; Henry McPherson, P.M. 1567 890 : George L. Moore, P.M. 169 ; Ex. Comp. PENFOLD, P.G.S.N., also responded in a few humourous Wm. J. Murliss, P.M. 1642 ; Robert Perry Tate, 862 ; Alfred H. Tatter- and effective words. shal l P.M. ; , 140 James Willing, jun., P.M. 1507 ; and Charles Atkins, The toast of " The Consecrating Officers," in proposing which the P.M. 27. M.E.Z. paid a very graceful compliment to those List of lodges for which warrants have companions who had been granted by the M.W. assisted their consecrating Z., was exceedingly well received, and in eloquent Grand Master since the last Quarterly Convocation of Grand Lodge. terms both the proposer and the companion who Lod The Malwa Lod responded. Rev. T. ge 1994, ge, Mhow, Bombay. Robinson referred to the solemn and serious nature of those duties in which „ 1995, The Rising Star Lodge, Rawul Pindee, Punjab. the chapter had been engaged, „ , The Priory Lod amounting almost to a religious service ; 1996 ge of Acton, Acton. and who when duly felt by those officiating and rendered b Tli e Carpenter Lod y them , as a » 1997- John ge, Aldersgate-street. reality and a truth, and not a mere mechanical performance, never tailed to „ 1998, The Light of Tirhoot Lodge, Somastipore, Bengal. attract and impress the companions wherever assembled. J he Grand Superintendent, M. E. C. Viscount H OLMESDALE gave what CONSECRATION OF THE LULLINGSTONE he was pleased to say was the toast of the evening, '* Success to the Lulling! stone Chapter." It would be well if his lordshi p's words of sound counse- CHAPTER , No. 1837. and advise could be carried into every province, and well if the Masons of Kent will endeavour to put themselves in the forefront of that movement, Following closely on the dedication of the new Masonic Hall at Wilming- which the efforts of the members of the Lullingstone has lately brought into ton , Dartford, which was recently reported in our pages, the Lullingstone such prominence, viz., the building of halls and rooms, set apart for Masonic Royal Arch Chapter was consecrated on Monday last. The lodge from purposes. The Grand Superintendent by his presence and his words of which the chapter springs has lately shown such marked signs of new life commendation evidenced that he could appreciate good and true Masonic that it was naturally to be expected that applications should in due time be work, and the vociferous way in which the companions present received thc made for a warrant for a chapter, and, on the prayer of the VV.M., Bro. toast, coupled with the names of the three Principals, was proof , il such the Rev. H. Cummings, and other members ol the lodge, it was duly were needed, that the Lullingstone Chapter has started under auspicious granted. There were present at the ceremony— circumstances and popular rulers. Long may it flourish. 'I M.E. Comps. Viscount Holmesdale, P.G. Supt. Kent; Jas. S. Eastes, P.G.H. Kent : he three Princi pals in turn replied with words of thanks, and the 5™' l'h»S; Robinson, P.G. Soj.; Thos. Wyles, 20, P.G.J. Kent; Henry Penfold , 1174, visitors being toasted, drew responses from E. Comps. Col. Burton , Z. 20, P.P.G.S.N. ; T. S. Warne, P.P.G.S.E.; C. Coupland, P.P.S.; VV. B. Royd, Z. and Wyles, P.Z., P.G.J. A most enjoyable time was thus spent, and the 913 ; Col. Burton , Z. 1174 ; G. H. Cxveel, Z. 20; Thos. D. Hayes, P.Z. E. Oenton 913; companions separated at 8.30, thus showing that with private Masonic , P.Z. 913; A. Penfold, P.Z. ; Hen ry M ason, H. 913; Henry Sadler, G. buildings, and lenty of Janitor; and others, including the founders s Comps. Rev. H. Cummings, /.; Rev. R. p work to do, all may be got through, labour and Jamblin , H.; Henry Tuff , I.; C. Coupland, Treas.; T. S. Warn e, S.E. ; 1. G. refreshment as well, and yet early hours give companions and visitors from Chillingworth , S.N. ; C. V. Cottercll, P.S.; Fred Wood, ist A.S. ; and Anton a distance opportunity of meeting each other without inconvenience and 1 icn, 2nd A.b. undue expense. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR tained at a banquet. The catering had been left in the of Montreal, to be by him remitted to the Grand Chapter done that of England. GIRLS. hands of Bro. C. Walker, and xvas so excellently it left little to be desired. The xvalls of the assembly room " The Grand Chapter of Quebec, within xvhose jurisdic- htened the room con- tion is the city of Montreal (in xvhich Victoria Chapter At the General Committee xvliich had been hung with Hags which brig , met on Thursday, siderably. xvhen in existence, was situated), xvas constitutionall y Col. Creaton xvas elected chairman, and the folloxving Bro. W. H. Hannah formed in thc year 1S76 , and has been duly recognised b brethren xvere also present : The W.M. of St. John's Lodge, , y presided, having on his right hand the R.W. the P.G.M., the Grand Chapter of Canada (Province of Ontario), by Bros. Col. Shadxvell H. Clerke, Grand Secretary ; Capt. N. the other Grand Chapters of the Dominion and of the Philips Col. and the mayor of the city, and on his left the R.VV. the , Peters, Bros. Philbrick , Frank Richardson , United States of America, and noxv exercises exclusive Sir D.P.G.M.; the ch airs near these being filled by the Prov. J. B. Monckton, J. H. Matthews, Miller, Tattershall, jurisdiction in and over the Province of Quebec ; and thc Rev. A. Grand Lodge Ofiicers, and the vice-chairs by Bro. J. S. Gill- I' . A. Woodford , Robert Grey, Dubois, E. C. ' Grand Z. begs, therefore, fraternally to submit to the Mather Matier man, S.W. of the St. John's, and Bro. Wheeler, J.VV. of St. , , Hogard, Brett, Mortis, George Kenning, M.E. the Grand Chapter of England that if the A. Rucker John 's respectively. The viands provided having , xx'arrant J. , Edxvard Letchworth, G. P. Festa, Gladxvei l, of the long time extinct Victoria Chapter has not been re- and others. xvell sustained the crucial test they xvere subjected to, The C HAIRMAN rose and proposed in succession the mitted to the Grand Chapter of England, it ought noxv The CHAIRMAN announced with reference to the election and " H.R.H. the to be done for many obviously important reasons and that of the House Committee that the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft," , names of Bros. Moon , Prince of vVales?' which were drunk with musical honours. if the said warrant has been so remitted and cancelled , Glutton and Thrupp had been withdrawn from the list of the said chapter ought not to appear in xvhat seems to be candidates. The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Duke of Aber- corn," the " G.M.'s of the English and Scotch Constitu- the official (published) list of English chapters as ' 440 The CHAIRMAN added that the poll xvould remain open Victoria Chapter, Montreal, Canada East Wed. until five o'clock tions," xvhich xvere duly honoured. , 4th , at xvhich time if all the brethren had not " Be pleased , therefore, in the interests of cap'"itular received their voting The CHAIRMAN , then rising again, said : Breth ren, I papers, the doors xx'ould be shut and Masonry here, and in order that nothing therefrom may all then present in the room have now the honour of proposing the toast of the evening. would receive their papers and hereafter arise to disturb the relations of this Grand be entitled to vote. I have looked forxvard to this pleasure for many months. Indeed, as far back as the night of my installation as Chapter to the mother Grand Chapter of England, to have The minutes of the previous meeting of the General the necessary consideration given to this (to us) somexvhat Committee held 26th A W.M. of St. John's Lodge, I pictured this evening. 1 pril xvere then read and confirmed , D.G.M. if it was not possible important matter, and to take such action anent the same and the minutes of the House Committee xvere read for xvent so far as to ask the R.W. of the Prov. G. Lod as xvill accord xvith the noxv existing facts and circumstances. information. At the date of the last meeting to hold a quarterly communication ge of the House and our meeting to-ni ht is the out- —I have the honour to be, yours fraternally, Committee there were 230 children on the books of the this year in Ballarat, g come of this and the endeavours of our Past Masters. "ANGUS GRANT, Grand Scribe E., G.C. of Quebec. Institution. The folloxving votes recommended by thc ~ This is the grandest moment of term of "COL . SHADWELL H. C LERKE, G.S.E., G.C of House Committee xvere passed, viz. : for an additional my £11 ofiice and I shall always look back upon it England, Freemasons' Hall, London. ' skylight; £130 tor additional fire-mains and h drants ! , y xvith the greatest.pleasure. I must say that a better P.G. and £20 (under rule 72) to secure to Selina Sharp a training to enable her to take a higher position. Master than Bro. Clarke could not have been selected , for " Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C, xvhat could be more admirable to have at our head than a " ioth August The Chairman xvas authorised and requested to sign , 1SS0. cheques. gentleman xx-hose charitable actions have made his name "R.E. Comp. Angus Grant, G.S.E., Grand Chapter ot and made him esteemed b Nine petitions were considered one of xvhich xvas deferred knoxvn all over the xvorld , y every- Quebec. , one ? (Loud applause.) Who could be better for our Pro- " Dear Sir and R.E. Companion for further consideration at next meeting, and the names ,—Having laid before vincial Grand Master than a gentleman xvho is ready to the ist Grand Principal ot the remaining eight children xvere ordered to be added your letter of the 2Sth of April to the list of candidates. assist the poor at all times xvhenever called upon ? (Ap- last, requesting that the charter of the Victoria Chapter, lause.) I hope the time xvill come xvhen the three consti- No. , h.C, Montreal should be xvithdrawn There was a croxvded attendance of Life Governors p 440 , , tutions in Victoria will merge into one. I do hope this, and " I am directed by his Royal Hi anxious to record their votes for the members of the nexv ghness to say that, as that I shal l live to have the pleasure of seeing Sir VV. the chapter existed House Committee. So many indeed xvere present that it J. previous to the formation of the Grand Clarke not only Provincial Grand Master of the Irish Con- Chapter of Canada, and as our Grand xvas xvi th the greatest difficulty that the task of taking the Superintendent re- signature and distributing the voting papers xvas accom- stitution in the colony, but Grand Master of the Freemasons ports that it is still in xvork, the ist Grand Principal regrets of Victoria. (A lause.) It is getting very late, and I that he is unable to accede to the plished. pp request contained in your am not much given to public speaking; I xvish my ability letter.—I am, dear sir and R.E. Companion Strong comments xvere freely made as to the arrange- , yours frater- ments for taking the votes of those xvas greater, or that the toast was in better hands. 1 ask nally, " SHADWELL H. C LERKE, Grand Scribe E." present, the result you noxv to drink to " The Health of our Ri ht Worshi pful being that brethren and, xve are sorry to ladies xvere g say, Provincial Grand Master." (Applause.) jostled about in the most unpleasant manner in their efforts " G RA N D CHAPT E R OK ROYAL A RCH M ASONS O K to aid their friends. The toast xvas drunk with Masonic honours. QUEBEC The folloxving is the result of the poll :— Sir VV. J. CLARKE, the P.G.M., responding, said : Right " Office of the Grand Scribe E. Worshipful Sir and Brethren, I must be a very cold-blooded " Montreal , Sth October 1SS0. HOUSE COMMITTEE. , animal indeed if I did not feel something like extreme "Col. S. H. Gierke, Grand S.E. Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Nominated by. pleasure in the reception given me to-day, on the occasion Eng Bro. Joshua Nunn , Vice-Pres. ... Bro. land. J. M. Case 254 of my visit to Ballarat. I have been here a great many " Dear Sir and R.E. Companion,—I have the honour to „ Frank Richardson, Vice- Pat. ,, 253 times, and many times warmly xvelcomed, but I have never acknoxvledge the receipt of your favour of August 20th in „ J. H. Matthexvs, Vice-Pat. „ 251 been more warmly welcomed than I have this day. 1 reply to mine of April 2Sth, anent the late Victoria ter „ Edmund C. Mather, Vice-Pres. „ 250 Chap , assure you that xvhen I saxv round me so large a number No. 440, E.C, Montreal ; and I am directed by the M.E. Henry A. Dubois, Vice-Pres. 240 ,, ,, of gentlemen xvho have distinguished themselves in the Grand Z. of the Grand Chapter of Quebec to say that „ Lieut.-Col. James Peters, Vice-Pat. „ , 249 Masonry, I really felt afraid. I thank you for the toast, it appears to him that the said reply received from you does „ Peter de Lande Long, Vice-Pres. „ 24S and t rust that you xvill continue to increase in your num- not cover the important matters fraternally submitted, as a „ Edxvard Letchxvorth , Vice-Pres. ,, 24G bers for the benefit of Freemasonry. (Continued applause.) A. Rucker Vice-Pat. re-examination of the same will clearly shoxv. „ John , ,, 24G The folloxving toasts xvere then proposed and responded "In further support of the Robert Grey, Vice-Pat. requests made in my com- „ ,, 245 to: By Bro. Scott, " The District Grand Masters of the munication of April last, the Grand Z. of Charles Hammerton, Vice-Pat. ,, Quebec desires „ 244 English and Scotch Constitutions," responded to by Bro. that the following be duly submitted to H.lT.H. the M.I*:, Edgar Boxvyer Vice-Pat. Bros. „ , J. M. Case B. C. I-inlayson ; by Bro. Shoxvman, "The D.P.G.M. and the Grand Z. of the Grand Chapter of England. and R. Grey 236 P.G. Ofiicers," responded to by Bro . Baker; by Bro. " In the year JS63, the then Victoria Chapter No. A UDIT COMMITTEE. , 440, Trex'or, "D.L Bro. W. Scott," responded to by Bro. E.C, voluntarily surrendered and delivered up its xvarrant Nominated b y. Scott. (English) to the Grand Superintendent of Montreal Bro. Herbert Dicketts, Vice-Pres. Bro. F. Richardson , 255 Bro . Sir W. J. C LARKE, R.W.P.G.M., then rising said registry of Canada, to be returned to England through the „ Henry C Levander, Vice-Pres. „ 255 he had a toast of the greatest importance to propose in Grand Z. of Canada ; and that the then members thereof , „ William Roebuck, L.G. ,, 247 that ot " The St. John's Lodge," coupled with the name at thc same time Venn L.G. , petitioned for and received from the „ Henry , „ 244 of Bro. Hennah, its W.M. He believed Bro. Hennah was Grand Chapter of Canada G. Chancellor , a warrant to form and consti- „ John , Vice-Pres. „ 234 one of nature's noblemen. He did nothing by halves, but tute themselves into a new Cutbush L.G. chapter entitled the Mount „ James , „ 229 shoxved energy and strength in xvhat he did , and xvhen he Horeb, Montreal, xvhich xvas dul William Bailey, L.G. „ y constituted in January, „ 224 took a thing in hand they could rest perfectly satisfied he 1SG4, and is noxv No. C on the registry of the GrandChaptci Thomas Kingston , L.G. „ 221 „ would go through xvith it. He considered him such a man of Quebec. „ E. C. Davies, L.G. Bro. Henry Venn 125 as xvould be true in friendship and love, and he (the "If the warrant of Victoria Chapter, surrendered as On the names of the successful candidates being speaker) had no doubt that his wife believed she had the above, xvas not at once transmitted to England for cancella- announced, Bro. TATTKKSHAI.L rose and tendered his best man in Ballarat. He had met but fexv Masons, but tion, and if any communications have been received by thc thanks to those brethren xvho had supported his candida- he did notthink he cotild meet with kinder brethren than he Grand Chapter of England purporting to come from thc ture, and could only regret that their efforts in his behalf had that night. He believed that Ballarat had to thank said chapter, the Grand /..' of Quebec is of op inion that had not been successful. the members of St. John's Lodge for someof its prosperity, very grave irregularities have been committed. It Bio. BOXVVKK proposed a vote of thanks to the scru- for he xvas sure that men xvho carried out Masonry as the also appears to him that the question , xvhether the said tineers for the assistance they had rendered on this occasion , members of St. John's Lodge did, xvould shoxv the same Victoria Chapter existed prior to the ' Grand Chapter of and Bro. STEP MENS in returning thanks admitted that spiri t in any other line they might be in. (Applause.) Canada,' has no bearing on the matters at issue. It more- they had had a very severe task to accomplish. The toast xvas cordially received. over appears, from official evidence in his possession, that A vote of thanks to the Chairman, was proposed by Rev . Bro. H ENNAH, responding, thanked the P.G.M., on be- the aforesaid Victoria Chapter did dissolve in the year 1SG3, Bro. A. F. A. Woodford, closed the proceedings. half the llodge off , land xvith regard to the kind remarks and that the statement in your reply that, *Our (your) about himself , he thanked the P.G.M. very kindly, and Grand Superintendent reports that it is still in xvork,' does xvould assure him that he xvould alxvays remember his xvords MASONIC CELEBRATION IN AUSTRALIA. not appear to be founded in fact ; and that, therefore, for and look back xvith pleasure to the occasion on xvhich they these and other obvious reasons the Grand /..' of Quebec xvere sai d, for he felt they xvere not spoken hastily. believes that the requests made to the M.E. In accordance with a custom re-established last year, one the Grand Z. The toasts of " The Sister Lodges," proposed by Bro. and the Grand Chapter of Eng quarterl y communications of thc Prov. Grand Lodge, land in his communication of uf the S. Marks, and responded to by Bros. J. Robson , W.M. April last, ough t at once to be fraternall under the Irish Constitution , for the current year xvas fixed y complied with, as Yarrowee; R. B. Williams, W.M. Orion ; and I. M. Gold- he has no doubt they xvill be, to be held in Ballarat, and this event took place xvhen the matter is fully inves- rich , Sebastopol ; "The City and Toxvn of Ballarat," tigated.—I am, dear sir and R.E. companion, yours frater- in the Masonic Hall, Camp-street. The occasion had a proposed b Bro. Baker and responded tob Bro. Claxton ; in its being the first time on xvhich Sir W. y , y nally, " ANGUS G RANT, Gran d Scribe E." double interest J. The Golden Corinthian Ledge; The Ladies ; " who xvas about iS months ago invested the Clarke, Bart., " The Press ; " and the T ler's toast closed the list. Victoria, should visit this centre in his Masonic y " Freemasons' Hall, London W.C P.G.M. for During the evening songs rendered by the following bre- , , The St. John's Lodge of Masons made arrange- " ist January, 1SS1. capacity. th ren materially enlivened the proceedings : Bros. Moule, ments for the proper reception of the P.G.M. and the P.G. " R.E. Comp. Angus Grant, G.S.E. Grand Chapter of I. M. Martin, J. Williams, J. T. Marsh, J. Falloxv, J. W. Quebec. Officers . Burton W. Lessells and Wells. Bro. Burton sang Sir W. , , " When " Sir and R.E. Companion,—I have The R.W.P.G.M., J. Clarke, accompanied by other lips " so charmingl that he xvas obli ged to " folloxv had the honour arrived from the metropolis and xvere y, to receive and lay before H.R.H. the M.E. most of his officers, , on." The celebration was not over until past one o'clock. the ist railxvay station by the W.M. of St. ' Grand Princi pal of England, re your letter met at the John s —Ballarat Courier. of the Sth Lodge, Bro. Hennah , and several of the Past Masters and October in reply to mine of the 20th August, 1SS0, on the Officers, and were by them conducted to the hall in Camp- subject of the request recently made by the M.E. the ist strcct. The Stexvards had provided suitable refreshments Grand Principal of the Grand Chapter of Quebec, that thc in the supper-room , and these xverc full y appreciated by CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE present charter of the English Royal Arch Chapter, No. the visitors. After refreshments the P.G.M. and his GRAND CHAPTER OF QUEBEC AND THE 440, Montreal , should be xvithdrawn, in xvhich you state that ollicers xvcre by the officers of St. Joh n's Lodge taken in in the year 18(13 that chapter * voluntarily surrendered and carriages for a drive round the lake and through thc princi- GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND. delivered up its xvarrant to the Grand Superintendent of pal streets uf the city, their drive concluding at Lester 's Montreal , and xvith reference thereto, I am directed to point llotel, xvhere they quarter during their stay. "G RAND C HAPTER OF ROYAL A RCH M ASONS OK out that there is evidently some error in your information, as In the evening, shortly after seven o clock, an emergency QUEISEC. our Grand Superintendent of Montreal himself distinctly meeting of the St. John 's Lodge, convened for the purpose " Ofiice of the Grand Scribe E., denies that such was the case, but explains that the charter , 2Sth April of union with the meeting of the Purple Lodge was held, " Montreal , 1SS0. in question xvas secretly abstracted by a portion of the then n „,i there xvas a large attendance, over 100 breth ren " R.E. Companion—I am directed by the M.E. the Grand members of the chapter, xvho xverc about to secede there- First Principal /..' of the Grand Chapter of the Province bcin"- present. The Blue Lodge closed at about eight from, and xvithout thc knoxvledge or consent of the re- ge xvas opened of Quebec (formerl Loxvcr Canada and Canada East), to o'clock, and thc Piovincial Grand Lod , the y mainder, and that it was never placed in his hands. He Grand Master presiding. . communicate to you, that many years ago, shortly after further states that the chapter did not dissolve in 1863, but Prov. the formation of thc Grand Chapter of Canada There were betxveen 120 and 130 brethren present in all , the that, having in vain attempted to obtain the abstracted byabout warrant of Victoria Chapter, English Constitution, Mont- at the P.G. Lodtre. The communication concluded charter, he applied here for a charter of confirmation , xvhich real, xvasduly returned to thc then representative officer of the nine o'clock, and the brethren then proceeded to thc City xvas dul y granted, and he has very recently reported that Grand Chapter of England here the Hon. Judge Badgely, Hall where the P.G.M. and the P.G. officers were entcr- , thc chapter is still in existence. "With reference to your further paragraph—That it Harrington , Esq., delivered at the seventh annual convoca- consent of the parties concerned , xvhen the charter was appears to your ist Grand Principal that the question tion of the Grand Chapter of Canada, held in the City of handed over to R.E. Comp. A. A. Stevenson , Grand Supt. -whether the said Victoria Chapter existed prior to the Quebec, on the 9th day of August , A.D. 1S64. (See of Montreal Dist., in exchange for a nexv xvarrant from the Grand Chapter of Canada, has no bearing on the matters printed proceedings of the aforesaid Grand Body, at page Grand Chapter of Canada (Mount Horeb Chapter, No. at issue, I am likexvise commanded to say that the ist 24S, for the said year):— 25, Giand Chapter of Canada, noxv No. G, Grand Chapter Grand Principal of England regrets he cannot agree xvith "Our Subordinate Chapters are, I have reason to of Quebec), said Victoria Charter to he returned by the this viexv ; on the contrary, his Royal Highness considers believe, xvorking harmoniously and successfully, but the Grand Chapter of Canada to the Grand Chapter of that the fact of our chapter h aving existed previous to the reports of the several Grand Superintendents will give full England. formation of your Grand Chapter is a very vital point, more information on this head. I havc to report one additional 2nd. 1 he charter of Victoria R.A. Chapter was no-, especially remembering the reservations stipulated for as Chapter, viz : ' The Mount Horeb,' held at Montreal. The secretly abstracted by any one; it xvas placed in my charge to out lodges at the time of the applications for recognition petition came from certain companions belonging to the during the time negotiations xvere pending regarding its from your Grand Lodge, vide my predecessor's letters of ' Victoria ' R.A. Chapter, on the Registry of England , and surrender, and was safely laid axvay in the chapter room the 31st March , 1S75, and 6th December, 1S77. was accompanied by a formal surrender of their English until said negotiations were completed to the satisfaction " I am, therefore , commanded by the ist Grand Princi- Warrant. Under the circumstances, and after consulting of all concerned. pal of England to inform you that his Royal Highness is the Grand Superintendent of the Montreal District, 1 3rd . 1 cannot say xvhether the said charter xvas ever unable to find in your letter of the Sth October last any looked upon it in thc light of the affiliation , and ordered a placed in the hands of Judge Badgley ; it was placed in reasons for setting aside the decision notified in my letter Canadian Warrant to be issued instead, free of fee except the hands of R.E. Comp. A. A. Stevenson by myself and to you of the 20th August, 1SS0.—I have the honour to re- for registration, which action I request Grand Chapter to the other members of the chapter, to be returned to main, sir and R.E. companion , yours fraternally, confirm." England. " SHADWELL H. CLERKE, Colonel, " 4th. During the six months that intervened betxveen " Grand Scribe E. England." Extract from an official letter, of date Sept. 24, 1SS0, to the last meeting of Victoria Chapter and the first meeting the Grand Chapter of Quebec, R.E. Comp. David Mc of Mount Horeb R.A. Chapter, No. 25, no inquiries xvcre Lellan, Grand Scribe E. of the Grand Chapter of Canada, made and no communication OK ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF took place betxveen Judge "T HE GRAND CHAPTER (Hamilton , Province of Ontario) : Badg ley and the members of Q UEBEC . .Victoria R.A. Chapter regard- N E ICTORIA HAPTER , E.R. of the Grand Scribe E., "I R V C ing the charter of said chapter, and no duplicate charter " Office "In the report of R.E. Comp. A. A. Stevenson, Grand xvas received by him from England; he " Montreal , P.O., Canada, June nth, 1SS1. may have received H. Clerke, G.S.E. G.C. of Superintendent Montreal District, presented at the annual a duplicate charter subsequent to, but not previous to, the " R.E. Comp. Col. Shadxvell convocation held in Quebec 1864, I find the folloxving : surrender of said charter. England (London). —By command of the " The old Warrant xvas surrendered to me for trans- '' 5th . Victoria R.A. Chapter, No. 440, E.R., has no " Dear Sir and R.E. Companion , mission to England together xvith an application for a nexv existence. Its last convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch , xvas held on the 25th day M.E. Grand Principal Warrant under Canada. I forwarded the Warrant and f u y. 1SG3; it has not met since excep Masons of the Province of Quebec, I have (after some un- ° J ' t to dissolve as the documents connected with it to the M. Ex. the Grand such and reform as Mount Horeb R.A. Chapter, No. 25, avoidable delay, xvhich 1 beg you kindl y to excuse) the ' communication by authori ty of /.., who was pleased to comply with the request of the C.R.—it consequently has no officers , no members, and no honour to reply to your companions, and to grant a xvarrant authorising the forma- place of meeting. H.R.H. the M.E. thc ist Grand Principal of the Grand , 1SS1, in ansvier tion of a new Chapter, under the name of the ' Mount "The xvhole respectfully submitted. Chapter of England of date January 1st Horeb ' R.A. Chapter No. and I had the pleasure of August 20th, 1SS0, re the late Victoria , 25, "T HOS . M ILTON , to mine of date constituting the chapter and installing the charter officers " P. Grand Supt. Montreal Dist. Chapter, 440, E.R., Montreal. _ . In April a contains the following ex- at the regular convocation in January, 1SG4. (Mayor of the Municipality of St. Gabriel, near Montreal, " Yours of the above date new election took place, and I had also the pleasure of in- P. Q.) » tract : ' I am directed to point out that there is evidentl y stalling the officers elect at thc next regular convocation." information , as our Grand Super- some error in your (our) '• Montreal, Province of tendent of Montreal (R.E. Comp. Badgely, late judge, &c, Quebec, April 29, 1SS1. denies that such was the " Montreal, Province of Quebec, March 12, 1SS1. " The undersigned, a Past Master of St. George's Lodge, we suppose) himself distinctly " 1. H. Stearns, Esq., M.E. First Principal, Grand No. , E.R., lains that the charter in question xvas secretly 440 located in the city of Montreal, hereby case, but exp " Chapter of Quebec. testifies that there is not now, and there has not been a abstracted by a portion of the then members of the chap- ,—In ansiver therefrom , and xvithout the " Dear Sir and Most ExcellenfCompanion chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the English or any other ter, who were about to secede to your enqui ry respecting the surrender of Victoria Royal Constitution attached to such lod knoxvledge or consent of the remainder, and that it xvas ge or in any xvay con- further states that the chap- Arch Chapter, I have to say that in the fall of 18G3 I was nected xvith the same during the term of my office as Wor- never placed in his hands. He appointed Grand Superintendent of R.A. Masons for the shipful Master of said lodge, nor within ter did not dissolve in 1S63, but that, having in vain at- my remembrance, , lied here Montreal district, and that soon after my appointment the and I hereby also affirm that I have been credibly informed tempted to obtain the abstracted charter he app companions of Victoria Chapter then working under the , xvhich xvas duly granted, and , that the Victoria Chapter, formerly attached to the afore- for a charter of confirmation Grand Chapter of England, unanimously resolved to sur- said St. George's Lodge, xvas, b he has very recently reported that the chapter is still in y the unanimous vote of its render their English xvarrant and apply for a nexv xvarrant then members, dissolved, and the charter thereof delivered existence. . ... from the Grand Chapter of Canada. On recei pt of the to the Grand Superintendent of the In fraternally replying to the above, I am commanded to Montreal District, Col. enquiries of every kind, sup- English warrant I forxvarded it, together xvith the applica- A. A. Stevenson, to be duly returned to the Grand Chapter state that the most searching tion for the nexv warrant, duly recommended, to the then of England during the year 1 y the testimony of officers and members of the S63-64. plemented b Grand Principal Z. (M.E. Comp. T. D. Harrington), who CHARLES E. TORRANCE said late Victoria Chapter, 440, E.R., for the year 1S62-63, , fail to show that there is any was pleased to authorise the formation of a nexv chapter, P.M. St. George's Lodge, 440, E.R. several of whom are still alive, under the name of' Mount Horeb' R.A. Chapter, No. 25, i-.rro r in our information, or in the facts of the case as com- and in January, 1864, 1 constituted the chapter and in- „ „ "Montreal, 25th May, 1SS1. municated to you heretofore by me; and 1 am further com- stalled the officers under the nexv warrant. On the election ., h you to H.R.H. the ist Grand " I. H. Stearns, Esq., Grand Z. Grand Chapter of Royal manded to forxvard throug of nexv officers in Apri of that year, as provided for in Arch Masons of Quebec Princi pal of England the legally certified documents ap- (Montreal). Grand ist Principal ot the their Bye-Laws, I installed the ofiicers elect at the folloxving " Dear Sir and Most Excellent Companion ,—In reply to pended hereto, from the Past regular convocation . The matter was reported upon by your enquiry in regard to Grand Chapter of Canada (noxv Ontario), from the present Victoria Chanter, formerlv me to the next annual convocation of Grand Chapter, and attached to St. George's Lodge, 440 E.R., I beg leave to Grand Scribe E. of the same, from the Past Grand Super- the action taken in regard to this subject was cordiall District, C.R., and Past Grand y say that, as far as I can learn, the said chapter has neither intendent of the Montreal approved by Grand Chapter. The printed report of the been opened or had any existence Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada ; from the last since some time in tS6^J , E.R., and proceedings of Grand Chapter, 1S64, xvill corroborate the or G4. ist Principal of the late Chapter 440 forgegoing statements, if any corroboration |be necessary." " A fexv companions in St. George Past Grand Superintendent of Montreal District CR. 's Lodire (sav 7 or SI " I am certainly very much astonished to learn that any have all, with the exception of R.E. Comp. Badgley, been and O.R., and from txvo Past Masters of St. doubt should exist in any quarter respecting the regu- ' and marked respectively A to exalted in chapters under the Grand Chapters of Canada George s Lodge, 440 E.K. ; larity of the transaction, and it is almost incredible that or Quebec, , Yours very truly, F, inclusive, which we are of opinion , will conclusively any Royal Arch official in this neighbourhood should for a ist Princi pal of England, that . ., „ "J. S. MCCONNELL . prove H.R.H. the Grand moment dream that Victoria Chapter is still in existence. "hrst Principal /.. Carnarvon most, if not all, of the statements of your ' Grand Superin- Chapter, R.O., and It has had no existence since the period mentioned, 1S63. P.M. Lodge 440. E.R. tendent of Montreal ,' contained in the forgoing extracts The proceedings were all perfectl y regular. The members from your letter are, to speak in the mildest terms, xvere perfectly unanimous, and there cannot be a doubt * wholly unfounded in fact.' whatever that any attempt to resuscitate a chapter under "UNITED GRAND LODGE OK ENGLAND . "It moreover appears to the Grand ist Principal of the old Victoria xvarrant, or a duplicate of it, ought to be " Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C, Quebec that, if the said Victoria Chapter, 440 E. K., has strenuously resisted by the R.A. authority in this province. " 21st November, 18S1 received a duplicate charter and has been in existence Victoria Chapter ceased to exist in the year above stated, " R.E. Comp. Angus Grant, G.S.E. Grand Chapter of since 1863-64 that such would be apparent from the and it is strange that any one should, after the lapse of Quebec. Records of the Grand Chapter of England, and that you such a period, manifest any disposition to have the question "Sir and R.E. Companion,—I have duly received and would be pleased to inform me of the same, and to com- revived. To talk of the xvarrant being abstracted secretly submitted to his Royal Highness, the M.E. ist Grand municate to me for the information and use of this Grand in 1S63 and no enquiry made regarding it until 1S80 or Principal of England, your further letter of the 14th June Chapter, and the names of the officers and members of the 18S1, would certainly indicate a very singular state of last, on the subject of chapter 440, Montreal, of our Regis- said Chapter, 440 E.R., '.for the past 17 years, or at least affairs. But, M.E. Sir, there xvas no abstraction—there try, and I am commanded to inform you in reply that, after of those xvho daim to be or to have been officers and mem- was no difference of opinion amongst the members as to careful consideration of the same, His Royal Highness bers of the same for the last four years, that is, since the the course they xvere pursuing. Their whole proceedings, regrets he is unable to alter his decision in the matter as establisment of the Grand Chapter of Quebec on December from first to last, xvas perfectly unanimous, regular and conveyed to you in my letter of the ist January last, I have ,^ 12, 1896. I am directed to express the hope that this most constitutional, and if ever there was a chapter legally dis- the honour to remain, Sir and R.E. Comp. reasonable request will speedily be complied with by you. solved in this xvorld, that one xvas Victoria Chapter. Why, " SHADWELL H. CLERKE, Colonel, " Leaving certain other incidental matters aside for the M.E. Sir, ' this thing xvas not done in a corner.' The " Grand Scribe I-;, of England." present, at least, the question at issue is: Does the Grand papers of the day and the Masonic journals duly chronicled Chapter of England intend to cause or to alloxv the said what had taken place, and it was known as generally as "G RAND CHAPTER OK ROYAL ARCH M ASONS OK QUEBEC . Chapter, 440 E.R., formerly ;situated in the city of any other event to the Masons in the district, and up to " Montreal, 25th January! Montreal, within the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand this day I have never met one Mason who had any doubts . 1SS2. Chapter of Quebec, to be resuscitated under the auspices "Shadxvell II. Clerke, Esq., Colonel, G.S.E. of England, as to the facts of the case or thc regularity of the proceed- " Sir and R.E. Companion ,— Yours of 21st November or by the action of the Grand Chapter of England, 17 ings. I think there must be some mistake xvith regard to , years after thc constitutional dissolution of thc said Chapter anent Victoria Chapter, No. 440, duly received and sub- it. Is it not some other xvarrant than that of Victoria mitted to the M.E. the ist Grand Princi pal of Quebec. No. 440, its regular re-organization by unanimous vote and Chapter which is meant ? It surely must be, for certain no " petition of its then acting members into Mount Horeb " I am instructed to state that the Grand Chapter of member of that chapter ever complained, so far as my Quebec requests a further consideration of the documents Chapter, C.R., by the Grand Chapter of Canada, and by knoxvled ge extends, and for the best of all reasons—that enrollment of the same on its Registry as No. 25, and four accompany ing my communication of nth June, 1SS1, as there was nothing xvhatever to complain about or object to, these documents contain positive evidence that the state- years after the formation of the Grand Chapter of Quebec, and if that were the case so far as its membership xvas in the organization of which the said Mount Horeb , ments made by others to the Grand Chapter of England in concerned , xvho else has any right to create trouble about reference to this matter are incorrect, and not founded on Chapter constitutionally took part, and is noxv enrolled as it noxv ? R.E. Comp. Milton xvas cognizant of the xvhole No. G on its Registry ? facts, but on the contrary, my communications are the only case, and I have no doubt xvill confirm xvhat I have above true account of this matter xvhich you have received. If so, the Grand Chapter of Quebec could not hold other- stated. wise than the Grand Chapter of England would, in such "The most diligent enquiries recently made among the " Sincerely trusting that this matter may not be thrust as craft here proves conclusively that no such body as the case, be committing a grievous Masonic xvrong against the an element of strife into the Masonic jurisdiction, I remain , Grand Chapter of Quebec, against capitular Masonry in Victoria Chapter, No. 440, is claimed to be, is in existence M.E. Sir, yours most fraternally, here, or has held a convocation or conferred any degree in this Province of the Dominion, and against the Craft in "A. A. STEVENSON , general . Masonry on any candidate since the Victoria Chapter, No. " P.G. Supt. of R.A. Masons for the Dist. of Montreal, 440, surrendered its warrant to the Grand Chapter of " The Grand Z. of the Grand Chapter of Quebec confi- and P.G.M. G.L. of Canada. dently hopes, however, that H.R.H., the ist Grand " England in A.D. 1SG3 . Principal of England, will, on the contrary, unhesitatingly "The Grand Chapter of Quebec, through its duly quali- " St. Gabriel, January 31st, 18S1. fied officers , refuses to acknowledge any of the claims made comply with the just and fraternal request in my former Grand Z. Grand R.A. Chap. Quebec. letters, by recalling and cancelling the said charter "I. H. Stearns, "Esq., by the Grand Chapter of England in behalf of this so-called , and by " My Dear M.E. Grand /..,' —I have much pleasure in the obliteration of the! said 440 from the Registry of the chapter, and hopes that the Grand Chapter of England forwarding to you, through our Grand Scribe E., ansxvers xvill not do anything to disturb the peace and harmony of Grand Chapter of England.—1 have the hononr to remain , Questions mentioned in the communication to you of our yours fraternall NGUS RANT to the craft in this jurisdiction by any act of aggression under y, "A G , M.E.P.G.Z., dated the 20th inst. I trust they will be Grand Scribe E., G. C. of Quebec." its authority in behal f of this fictitious body, but will, on satisfactory, and I beg to say that should 1 at any time be further consideration of documents already submitted , have able to give further information , 1 xvill be most happy to do the Victoria Chapter, No. 440, removed from its official "COPIES OK DOCUMENTS REKERRKD TO IN LETTER so. Yours fraternally, "T HOS. M I LTON . list, I have the honour to remain , Sir and R.E. Companion , OK DATE J UNE 11 , 1SS1. " 1st. Victoria R.A. Chapter, No. 440 E.R., was for- Yours fraternal ly, NGUS RANT ' __ A G , " Extract from thc address of thc M.E. Grand /,., T. D. mally dissolved on the 13th day of January, 18G4, xvith the Grand Scribe IL., Grand Chapter of Quebec, '' that xve are under great obligation to the xvriter of the ex- OF MARK MAS- STATIONER S and PRIN TERS , GRAND LODGE cellent letter in your issue of the 5th ult., signed " District TER MASONS OF ENGLAND AND WALES Young man (M.M.) age 30, married , desires a posi tion DEPENDENCIES OF of trust in a good House, xvhere the best class of xvork isdone, Grand Master. " It is quite time that a strong stand should AND THE COLONIES AND hic THE BRITISH CROWN. as Assistant Manager, or Management of the Lithograp be made against the practice of throxvingoverboard not only Department (Colour or Commercial) ; thoroughly up to the established usages, but the very Constitutions of our Estimating and general supervision; ei ghtyearsexperience; The Ri ght Hon. Southxvark Order xvhenever the small knot of brethren who appear to HENN IKER , steady and Energetic—Apply, J.B.B., 35, LORD Bridge-road , London , S.E. rule Grand Lodge think fit to do so. When I speak thus of M.W. Grand Master. this "junta," 1 do not wish to imply disrespect. Th ey are The Right Hon. GRAND CHAP TER all—and each one of them—entitled to our highest respect THE EARL OF KINTORE, PROVINCIAL and regard ; but they really ought to remember that how- R.W. Deputy Grand Master. OF SURREY. ever high their rank, and hoxvever near they may be able to approach the person of our Royal Grand Master, they OK M.W. G RAND MASTER . I NSTALLATION THE M.E. Comp. GEN E RAL STUDHOLME ought to obey the laxvs of our Craft as implicitly as the The Summer Half-yearly Communication of this Grand BROWNRIGG , C.B., Grand Superintendent . humblest Apprentice among us, and even more implicitly, Lodge xvill be held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen- for (as I have said) example' s sake, and this the brethren street, W.C, on Tuesday, the 5th day of June next, when A to xvhom 1 am referring seem quite to forget or ignore. W. — and where all Grand Officets (Past and Present), Yours fraternally, Masters, Past Masters, and Overseers of Private Lodges PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTE R xvhich , by permis- DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASTER are hereby summoned to attend , and at xvill be held at the sion, all regularl y registered Mark Master Masons may be present. SUN HOTEL, KINGSTON , To the Editor of the " Freemason." Grand Lodge xvill be opened at Five o'clock p.m. Dear Sir and Brother,— By command of the M.W. Grand Master, In the county of Surrey, I have been xvaiting since P.G.J.W., you xvere kind enough to FREDERICK BINCKES , insert my letter re Masonic precedence Grand Secretary. On SATURDAY, oth J UNE, 1SS3. for some denial of at the alteration in the Order, but there is no doubt N.B.—A Banquet xvill be provided at Seven o'clock, at 3-30 p.m. it is xvhich the Grand Master xvill preside. The Tickets will be deliberate ;action on the part of some of the Dii Majores, 15s. each, inclusive of wine, if taken before the day of C. G REENWOOD , P.Z., P.G.D. of Cers., Prov. G.S.E. and I think most regretable. In our language of symbols out on that day, and it is re- meeting, and 17s. Gd. if taken there is nothing more appropriate and beautiful than thc quested that every brother intending to dine will forxvard his The Dinner xvill take place at 5.30. For Tickets apply to volume from xvhich xve derive our faith and system of name to the Grand Stexvards, care of the Grand Secretary, 61, Nelson Square, Blackfriars Comp. Charles Greenwood, government, being borne immediately in front of not later than Saturday, the 2nd of June. Road, S.E., enclosing 6/6 (xvhich will not include xvine), thc Grand Lodge Office. for brethren only xvho have taken governing poxvers, and it is an ill omen to replace it by the W.C. Dinner xvill be provided Sa, Red Lion-square, Holborn , Tickets, and no Ticket will be issued after June 7th. " almighty dollar " and the pen, to send the bearers of it 25th May, 1SS3 . N.B.—Morning Dress. further doxvn the line, for no reason but the idea that thc Grand Committee are getting too numerous.—Remaining, Note.-ALTERATION OF DATE OF FESTIVAL. Train from Waterloo 2.35. very fraternally yours, H. E. F., 452. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION OPECULATION & INVESTMENT FOR BOYS , REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE. To the Editor of the " Freemason. " WOOD G REEN , LONDON , N. TN STOCKS AND SHARES MINIMUM RISK Dear Sir and Brother,— Patron : ^v/ITR A Allow me space to say a fexv xvords on thc above- H ER M AJESTY THE Q UEEN . T^O operate on the Stock Exchange named subject. I see by the agenda paper for thc business President : profitabl y or, in other words, increase one's capital, of Grand Lodge to be holden on the Gth inst. a scheme will OK W ALES, K.C., His ROVAL H IGHNESS THE P RINCE limited though it be, may suggest itself as not very easy of be presented for the rebuilding M.W.G.M. .and enlargement of thc accomplishment. Quick perception , however, tempered Temple. with experience and a true knoxvledge of the influences in THE EIGHTY-FIl'TH force, xvill , in many cases, render the process compara- Without going fully into the question at this early stage, ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL , tively simple. To purchase a stock or security of any I can venture an opinion that no scheme xvill be satisfactory description might not alxvays prove judicious and safe, even to members of the Craft—in London as xvell as in the pro- Will be held at xvere the position and prospects in the particular case the vinces—xvhich does not embrace ample accommodation for THK CRYSTAL PALACE, SYDENHAM, most sound and promising, because an immediate improve- ment, or, indeed, the maintenance of the prevalent market those who have to transact Masonic business with the execu- On WEDNESDA Y, -oth J UNE, /So'.,'. value xvould be improbable, if not impossible, so long as the tive of Grand Lodge or xvith the Secretaries of our valued remained a weak one, or one shoxving a heavy pre- THE account and increasing Charitable Institutions, whose offiets arc ponderance of weak operations forthe rise. In like manner under the same roof , more particularly about the election Rt. Hon. Viscount HOLMESDA LE , a stock might be intrinsicall y xvorth little or absolutely of it ing been largel times. At present there is not a room, not even a desk, R.W. PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF KENT, nothing, but from the fact hay y over- sold the price remains apparently firm. where a Mason can write a letter, or a room in xvhich to I N THE C HAIR . "EXPLANATO RY BOOK sent post free on application. await the. arrival of any person you may have appointed to meet. BOARD OK STEWARDS : "READ OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. I xvill only add an opinion that the so-called P RESIDENT : " strong {V T-EEKLY and MONTHLY REPORT sent regularly room," in xvhich our valuable books and documents arc ENDRE N ICHOLAS STARKIE, Vice- VV to clients. R.W. Bro. Col. LE G kept, is not sufficient for its purpose, and that everything President of Institution, Provincial Grand Master of East CPECULATIVE ACCOUNTS opened on the Lancashire. in it xvould be destroyed if a serious fire occurred. Trusting most favourable terms. tbat ample opportunity xvill be given for the consideration of H ONORARY P RESIDENTS : GUTTERIDGE AND CO., STOCK AND these very important matters and necessarily large Lieut.-Col. Sir H ENRY E DWARDES, Bart., Vice- W. SHARE BROKERS, 7, DRAPERS'-GARDENS, expendi- R XV.Bro. ture,—I am, sir, yours fraternally, Patron of Institution, Provincial Grand Master of West THROGMORTON-STREET, LONDON , E.C. Yorkshire. HENRY SMITH , P.M R.W. Bro. Col . M ALET DE CARTERET, Vice-President of TO ADVERTISERS. Saint John 's, Wakefield, May 29th . Institution, Prov. Grand Master of Jersey. WOODKORD, P.G. Chaplain, T HE FREEMASON lias a large circulation in all parts of the Globe. V.W. Bro. Rev. A. F. A. land ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT of Institution. In it the ollicial Reports of the Grand Lodges of Eng , Ireland , INSTITUTION. Vice-President and Scotland are published with the special sanction of the respeo To the Editor of the " Freemason. G.S.D., Deputy Prov. " XV. Bro. T HOMAS VV. T EW, J.P., tix-c Grand Masters, and it contains a complete record of Masonic Dear Sir and Brother,— Grand Master of West Yorkshire. worn 111 this countrv, our Indian Empire, and the Colonies. The vast accession to the ranks ot the Order during the past fexv I observe by thc agenda paper for thc next ACTING P RESIDENTS : years, and the increasing interest manifested in _ its doings, has quarterl y communication that an ix-en the Freemas on a position and inlluence xxhich fexv journals election will take place W Bio. J AMES S MITH EASTES, Deputy Prov. Grand g tor a portion of the Committee Master of Kent. can lav claim to, and the proprietor can assert with confidence that of management of thc announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , by thc nomination W. Bro. K DUAK BOWYER , Grand Standard Bearer, Vice- a x-cry large and inlluential body of readers. Patron of Institution. Advertisements for the current week's issue are received up to of a brother who, whilst a member, of it some time since Six o'clock on Wednesdav ex-ening. rarely attended any of its meetings, V ICE-PRESIDENTS : and xvho, also being a member of the Finance Committee Vice-Presidents of the Institution—Present , did not attend once Vice-Patrons and during the year, and strange to say and Past Grand Officers—Present and Past Grand Stexvards ©o (ComjBpoirtieiits , that the brother nomi- Present and Past Provincial Grand Ofiicers. nating him is not even a subscriber of five shillings a year BOOKS, &c, RECEIVED. HONORARY TREASURER : to the Institution ; and again the nominee is about to change "The Masonic Chronicle," " The Citizen," "La Chaine his residence from London to Bournemouth W. Bru . H ORACE BROOKS M ARSHALL, C.C , VV.M. No. Review " "The Hull Packet," which xvould d'Union ," "The Masonic , still further militate 1949, Vice-Patron of Institution. "Thc Independent," " Bolletin Du Grand Orient De 'against his chance of being able to the Metropolitan and With ...;S Brethien representing France," The Freemason " (Toronto), " The Court attend ; xvhile thc breth ren xvho have been on during thc Provincial Lodges. Circular," " The Cheltenham Examiner," "The Jewish past year havc attended very punctually and been nomi- Ch ronicle," " Allen's Indian Mail ," " The Bridgexvater nated for re-election. The services of Hrethren as Stewards are still most Mercury." earnestly solicited. I would therefore ask thc Craft to vote for those nomi- nated by Bro. Perceval and to leave the aforesaid Kj^Uk/ljUgS^^ggg brother T ICKETS—Ladies 16s; Brethren 22s. (.includingadmission ^ where he left the business of thc Royal Masonic Benevolent to the Palace). Institution xvhen elected—alone. —Yours fraternally Dinner xvill be on the Table at Five o'clock, and, includ- and Wines, xvill be provided by Messrs. P.M. ing Dessert I VVe publish the letter, but xve arc axvarc of no and Roberts. reason Bertram xvhy a brother should not propose another in Grand Lodge B cthrcn to appear xvithout Masonic Clothing. Morning If the brothcralludcd tobethebro lherwcthink is intended Dress. xve cannot agree xvith our correspondent at all. bATURDAY, J UNE 2, 1883. ED . F.M.] Particulars and every information 011 application to the Honorary Secretary, ©rtijmal CorrcsponUcnce THE FIRE AT FREEMASONS' HALL. FREDERICK BINCKES, fP.G.S., V. Pa tron), To the Editor of the Secretary of the Institution. " Freemason. " [Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for, or even approving of ALL W.C. , Dear Sir and Brother,— Office :—0, FREEMASONS' H , the opinions expressed by otircorrespondents , byt xve wish in aspirit 13th May, 10S3. of fairp lay to all to permit—within certain necessary limils—free I full y concur xvith the writer of the uni que discussion.l • " Leaderette " in this xveek's issue of flic Freemason ORDER OF PRECEDENCE IN GRAND LODGE. To move Grand Lod BUILDERS' BENEVOLENT ge from Great Queen-street xvould be To the Editor of thc "Freemason." inopportune and a great inconvenience to the INSTITUTION FOR AGED BUILDERS. majority ol Dear Sir and Brother ,— thc Craft. It is noxv situate in a most central position , -Vli I C Crittenden begs to return his sincere and grateful and friends xvho by their Votfs All who hold the opinion that our ancient laxvs and and easy of access, alike for provincial and toxvn brethren. ih-iiiks to those subscribers landmarks should be strictly and exertions on his behalf have elected him as an annui- adhered to, and especially by We undoubtedly require, and must increase our present tant of the above Institution . Grand Lodge, for example's sake, xvill , I think, feel as I do, accommodation , xvith due regard to future exigences, should not only like to see a good library and museum (as ings to this day as xvell for nexv yere s gifts, and making Scriven , P.G. Stexvard , is travelling in America for pleasure. you suggest) but in addition , a club rooin , _ xvith suitable of diverse jexvels, and setting and polishing of stones, as Bro. Muggeridge, P.M. and Sec, gave notice of motion for money delivered by hym to Master Seymour for his that the lod offices for the use of the Craft. ge become an annual subscriber to each of thc xvorkes at VVindesour. It is not quite clear 1 admit that Masonic Charities. In addition to the above there xvere If the brethren do me the honour to elect me on the Shaa is a Master Mason, beseem to act at times as jeweller present -. Bros. E. 1« . Storr, P.M.: 11. Joh n , P.M.; Board of General Purposes on Wednesday next, it xvill be and banker. Whiting, a Mason at Andover is mentioned Henbroiv Underxx-ood (xvho proposed three candidates for my duty and pleasure to serve them to the best of my also specially in 1499. Master Esterlield is mentioned as initiation); Edwin Dyer, Reddal l, Woodthorpc, Boyce, ability in restoring the Masonic Temple for the benefit of making the kings tombe at Windsor in 1502. A Robert Penney, Catling, Croger, Clark, and last but not least our Fylle is mentioned in , and Henry Smyth in 1505, for most esteemed the Craft in general.—I am dear sir and brother, yours 1503 honorary member, Bro. H. G. Buss, A.G. xvork at the Palace of Richmond. Secretary. 'I here xvere only two visitors, viz. Bros. Ernest faithfull y and fraternally, MASONIC STUDENT. Avinzer, P.M. 715, and F. Lloyd, 10S. E. F. STORR , P.M. and Treas., 22, &c. CONSTANTINOPLE. Mayday Villa, Kentish Toxvn , 1S4J TRADE GUILDS OF BRIXTON LODGE (No. 1940) .—The usual May 28th. It xvould seem from " All the Year Round " for April this xveekly meetinsr xvas held on Tuesday, the 22nd ult., at year, th at the Trade and Craft Guilds at Constantinople are Bro. Monk's, Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, East Bri x ton , GLAMORGAN LODGE. very ancient, anterior to European Guilds. They consist of xvhen there xvas a very good attendance, including Bros. To the Editor of thed"Freemason." Masters, xvorkmen, and apprentices. ANTIQUAR1US. Thomas Edmondston, P.M. 165S, and 1660, as ' VV.M. ; Dear Sir and Brother,— Richard Poore, S.W., P.M. ; Hakim , J.VV. ; E. A. Francis, Preceptor; 1 should feel grateful if you xvill alloxv me to ask, C H. Philli ps, Treas. ; Henry M. Williams, Sec ; J. Jones, S.D. ; S. G. Banks, J.D. ; H. through your columns xvhether any of your correspondents , Hooper, I.G. ; J. Harling, P.M.; George Moss, P.M.; have come across in their researches any records of the VV. H. Williams, P.M.; G. Norrington, R. R. Johnstone, ^^^ igM ^a ^ G. Monk Glamorgan Lodge, No. 36 ? That the lodge xvas constituted , Croucher, Pooler, Hudcpohl , ancl Routledge. Lodge xvas opened in in the year 1753, and the warrant renewed in 1777, we have due form and the Secretary read the minutes ot the previous meeting xvhich xvere unani- evidence of ; but xve have no minutes of the proceedings mously confirmed. Lodge xvas opened in the Second until the year 1S0S. In that year the number of the lodge draft Jlasouru. Degree, and liro. Richardson having proved his proficiency xvas 33, and remained so until the Union of the txvo Grand xvas entrusted. Lodge xvas advanced to the Third Degree, NEW CONCORD LODGE (No. 813).—The Lodges in 1S13.—I am, sir, yours obediently, and the ceremony of raising xvas rehearsed by the VV.M. members of the above successful lodge met on Thursday, most efficiently and impressivel y, xvith Bro. Richardson F. GARRETT HORDER, VV.M. elect No. 36. as the 24th ult., for the last time during the season, at Guild- candidate. Lodge xvas regularly closed doxvn to the First hall Tavern, Gresham-street. In the absence, through in- Degree. The Audit Committee, Bros. Kni ght, Poore, and disposition , of Bro. H. T. Tiddeman, W.M., the lodge was Richardson , appointed at the previous meeting, brought up opened by Bro. L. C. Haslip, I.P.M., acting as W .M. their report upon the accounts for the past year, which Present: Bros. J. Stilxvell, S.VV.; A. J. Potter, J.W. ; shoiv a small balance in the hands of the Treasurer. The P.M., Rev. C. J. Stevens, Chap.; T. J. Cusworth, I reas.; books and accounts had been most carefully and accurately R. R. Harper, P.M., Sec. ; P. Harnett, S.D. ; F. Perl, kept by the Secretary, Bro. Williams, xvhile every single D.C; F. M. Wenborn , Org. ; A. Perl , I.G. ; E. Chubb, voucher required by the Auditors had been produced by the Stexvard ; VV. Pierpoint, P.M.; S. P. George, P.M. ; Treasurer, Bro. Philli ps. The Audit Committee therefore PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF H. J. Gabb, P.M.; and lother brethren. Visitors : Bros. have considered that the best thanks of the lodge were due H. VV. Hayxvard and G. H. ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF QUEBEC. 1SS3 . F. Richmond, 1695; J. , 617; to these brethren for their zeal and ability This is the official publication of the Chapter of Quebec Stephens, J.VV. 1623, 13S2, S9S (Freemason). in conducting the financial business of thc lodge. for 1SS3 . VVe almost think at times it xvould be xviser if The business before the meeting was to raise Bros. Resolutions xvere unanimously carried conveying the Foreign Grand Bodies imitated the xvise reticence of the Broxvn and Walker, pass Bros. Allsop and Gadsby, to thanks of the lodge for their very efficient and valuable Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of England as to official initiate a gentleman into the Order, after being duly bal- services since the formation of the lodge, and re-electing publications. We should all be spared many long-xvinded loted for, and to re-elect Bro. James Woodman a member them in their several oilices for the ensuing year, to the treatises, much useless expenditure of print, the xvading of the lodge. The entire list of business was disposed of , folloxving brethren: Bros. E. A. Francis and Thos. Poore, though interminable reports which contain little that is Bro. Hasli p rendering the ceremonies of the First and P.M., &c, as joint Preceptors ; C. H. Phillips, as Trea- nexv, and often are positively " nihil ad jeur." At the same Second Degrees in the same able manner xvhich recently surer; and Henry M. Williams, as Secretary. It xvas duly time xve say this, xve feel bound honestly to admit, that marked his career of Master of the lodge, and Bro. Cus- proposed, seconded, and resolved unanimously, " That superior there is another side to the question. Probably if we xvorth impressively rendering that of the Degree. Bros. C. H. Philli ps, Treasurer, and Henry M. Williams, were in those distant regions and among outlying grand All business being ended, and it may be noted in passing Secretary, having rendered essential service to thc lodge, bodies, xve should speak and think differently. Publication that the brethren of this lodge recognise the claims of the first as founders, and secondly as Treasurer and Secretary for them may be important, and we concede this further, three grand Masonic Charities in a worthy manner, lodge respectively, be and are hereby (in accordance xvith bye- that every noxv and then, like a needle in a bundle of hay, xx-as closed until after the usual summer vacation , and under laxv, INO . 13) elected honorary members of the lodge xvith xve light upon some one document xvhich , important in the genial presidency of Bro. L. C. Haslip a capital banquet all privileges." Further resolutions xvere passed thanking itself, and valuable for evidence or remembrance, contains xvas discussed, giving evident satisfaction. Bro. Haslip the Auditors for their services, to the host, Bro. Monk, honoured the usual loyal and Craft toasts all of which the lucrubrations of the scholar, or sets forth the words and duly , for providing every necessary for the comfort of the lodge, acts of some great doctor in our Masonic Israel. Every xvere xvell received. for his care of the lod ge furniture, and his hel p at thc noxv and then also we come upon a controversal corres- The Worshi pful Master's position xvas heartily recognised musical portions of the meetings. On the motion of thc pondence, but since as a rule controversy cannot do much on that brother's health being proposed by Bro. Cusworth, VV.M., and seconded by Bro. Williams, Secretary, Bro. good anyhoxv or anyxvhere, xve alxvays skip Masonic corre- P.M. ; and Bro. Hasl i p suitably responded on his oxvn be- George Norrington , No. 16G9, xvas unanimously elected a spondence, as it is pretty sure to be uncharitable and inconse- hal f, and explained the cause of Bro. Tiddeman's unavoid- member. Bvo. R. Poore xvas elected W.M. for thc ensuing quential in the highest degree. This annual report of the able absence from the lodge. xveek. " Hearty good xvishes " having been expressed, Grand Chapter of Quebec contains a correspondence xvith The toast of "The Initiates " xvas next given, Bro. Has- the lodge xvas closed in due form in peace and harmony. our Grand Chapter and our able Grand Scribe, Col . Shadxvell li p including in this toast Bros. Allsop and Gadsby, xvho Thc brethren subsequently met for refreshment, xvhen H. Clerke, xvhich xvill be read xvith different feelings on xvere initiated last meeting. the usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere eloquently given each side of the Atlantic. They think in Canada they After replies from Bro. E. C. Conrad and those two bre- from the chair and enthusiastically received by the brethren. have a clear case. We shall think in England xve have a thren, "The Visitors " come in for a hearty reception, Bros. Johnstone, Monk, and Williams contributed to the clearer still. Whatever may be the explanation of the Bro. Haslip remarking there had been but txvo visitors pre- excellent musical programme of the evening. alleged dormancy of the chapter at Montreal, it seems, sent until an old friend of his, Bro. Stephens, had just according to Cocker, that if the charter xvas granted before arrived. The brethren valued the presence of visiting bre- GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE...Lodge of Industry. the foundation of the Grand Chapter at (Quebec it isjavail- thren at the New Concord Lodge, and always extended them (No. a hearty reception. 4S).—Thc regular meeting of this old lodge xvas held able still, unless the Grand Chapter of England ignores it on Monday, The remaining toasts xvere " The Past Masters the 2SU1 ult., at the Industry Masonic Hall, on any technical ground, and that it necessaril y comes under ," sever- when there was a fair ally responded to by Bros. Gabb, Picrooint, George, and attendance of members and visitors. the provisions of the original Concordat xvith the Grand The lodge xvas opened soon after others ; " The Masonic Charities," to xvhich Bros. Cusworth 7 p.m., by the W.M. Bro. Lodge of Canada, xvhich no subsequent creation of a John Moult and Gabb replied ; and "The Masonic Press " , supported and assisted by the folloxving P.M.'s G. Lodge or G. Chapter can affect; inasmuch as if the , coupled and officers : Bros. with the name of Bro. Stephens. J. G. Smith, I.P.M. ; D. Sinclair, lodges have a legal position at Montreal, chapters xvhich P.M., M.C. j M. Corbitt , P.M., An agreeable evening, enlivened xvith song and recitation, Treas. j Robert Whit- are the complement of English Craft Masonry have a field, P.M. ; John Wood P.M. ; M. ll. xvas brought to a close by the Tyler's toast, given by our , Dodds. P.M. • legal status ar.d existence necessarily too. In fact it be- Wm. Garbutt, S.VV. ; XV.F. Cannon, as I.W. ; VV. M. comes a case of " sequitur. Had thc Grand Chapter of veteran Bro. Speight, P.M., &c. Pybus, Sec. ; E. Shrewbrooks, S.D. ; VVm. Dalrymple, England sent out a xvarrant of creation or confirmation J.D. ; VV. Broxvn , I.G. ; R. Ferry, Org. ; VV. F. Raeburn after the formation of the Grand Chapter of Quebec ALDERSGATE LODGE (No. 1657). — , , S.S. ; and T. Thompson , J.S. Amongst the members and the Grand Chapter of Quebec resting on the honourable Presentation to the Grand Treasurer. -- An , visitors present xve noticed Bros. VV. Whitfield, VV. and hi h-minded assurance of Lord Zetland emergency meeting of this lodge took g , the case place on Monday Stafford, J. G. Joicey, G. H. Dexter, A. Simpson, G. G. might have been somexvhat different. But as it is the last at the Castle and Falcon Hotel Aldersgate-street , , for Davidson , Thomas Graham, R. Tate, John Patterson , A. ling lish Grar.d Chapter cannot give up loyal and thc purpose of making a presentation to thc Grand Trea- McDougall, P.M. 1119; A. VV. Roberts, tug; William legal chapters any more than the Grand Lod surer, when the following brethren xvere ge of Eng- present: Bros. Smith, VV.M. 1342 ; Thomas Dinning, J.VV. 40O ; land can surrender up faithfully adhering lodges. This Samuel Benton, M.D., VV.M.: Alfred Brookman, I.P.M.,* J. Calvert, J.D. 991; E. Marston, S.VV. and VV.M. elect, question, like the other of Craft Masonry proper in Quebec, Samuel White, S.W. ; E. Y. Jolliffe, W.; Rev. J. 1676; L. Jukster, 240 ; J. Taylor, 949 ; W. Mitchinson , can only be settled by the efflux of time, patience and Richard Lee, M.A., Chaplain; John Derb Allcroft, P.M., , y 80; F. Graham, 1342; j. F. Schollar, 1342; W. Mathieson, Masonic consideration. Treasurer ; Rev . Dr. P. 11. Ernest Brette, P.M., Sec ; 4S1 ; F. Liddicoat, 4S1 ; and others. W. H. Froom S.D. ; Edward Anderton , , J.D. ; George After the preliminary business, the ballot xva s tsken for Vickery, I.G.; Arthur B. Hudson Matthexv R. , Steward ; Messrs. George Dunn , Charles Carter, and Corbett Webb, Steward ; Fredk. Crockford Wine Stexvard ; , Gourlay, all of xvhom xvere elected. Mr. George Dunn George Kenning, P.M. ; Herbert Alder Smith, M.D. ; being in attendance, xvas initiated by thc W.M., the Philip Saillard, Thos. Benskin, Josep h Lavender, John M-^nic-^oteg-Mi^OTeg- xvorking tools being explained by Bro. VV. F. Carmen, Larkin, Edmond Frank Brexvster Fuller, Thomas George acting J.W. Bro. John Patterson was raised to the Vickery, George Raxvlinson Wm. Wilberforce Thomp- , Sublime Degree of a M.M. Bro. J. G. Smith, son, and James Shotter. Bros. William Wilberforce I.P.M., (explained the xvorking tools. Txvo candidates 8* Thompson and es Shotter were passed to the Second 1S3] PIPE ROLLS, c. Jam for initiation xverc proposed. The W.M. received Degree b The formation of a " Pipe Roll" Society for the publica- y the W.M. in an able manner. the good xvishes of the visitors and the proceedings xverc tion of those ancient documents is a very reasonable move Bro. Dr. Benton , the VV.M., then presented the insignia brought to a close. in a right direction , and may give us, if Sir F. Pal grave of Grand Treasurer, Craft, and Royal Arch to Bro. Joh n The brethren afterxvards adjourned to the refreshment Derb Allcroft accompanying it xvith is correct, many evidences of the Masons—Masters, Felloxvs y , P.M. and Treasurer, board and enjoyed themselves for the remainder of the ing the feelings of the and Apprentices of medi.-eval history. Even in " Privy some xvell-chosen remarks embody evening xvith the usual Masonic toasts, songs and glees. Purse expenses " and the like we may find interesting items. xvhole of the members of the lodge. In the privy purse expenses of Henry VII from 149 1 to Some routine xvork being concluded thc brethren SUNDERLAND. ! 5U5, published in " Excerpta Histonca " by Bentley in adjourned to dinner, presided over by thc W.M., thc —Palatine Lodge (No. 97).— 1S3 1, xve find, as has been before pointed out in thc Free - speech es on this occasion being confined to " The Queen," At the regular May monthly meeting of the lodge, Bro. C. mason the use of this xvord ( though late) of " Freemason " " The VV.M.," and " The Grand Treasurer." Consider- McNamara, VV.M., in the chair, and supported by his offi- and the names of several other Masons or Master Masons able satisfaction xvas evinced by the brethren at the cers, there xvas a sp lendid gathering of the officers and bre- unknoxvn to fame. For instance, in 1540, September Sth, increased accommodation provided by Bro. Benskin in thren of the lod ge, together xvith several Provincial Grand xve light upon this gentry, " To William Este, Fremason, the addition of a nexv lodge and banqueting room. Ofiicers and other visitors, among xvhom xvere Bro. R. Hud- son, thc Prov. Grand the fi rst payments for making of Wodestock Hall, £ 11 is., Secretary. p. 99. In 1495, September nth we, hear of James Henley HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE (Nu. 1679). for making K. Richard 's tomb £10. In 1496 xve hear of —Thc installation meeting of this lodge xvas held at thc YORK.—York Lodge (No. 2J6).—A regular Manney, thc carpenter, p. 106. In 149S xve come across an Masons' Hall Tavern , Coleman-street, E.C, on Saturday, meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the 21st ult., interesting item about " Master Shaa " apparently the the 26th ult., xvhen Bro. Henry Muggeridge installed Bro. at the Masonic Hall , Duncoiiibe-placc. Bro. George Master Mason of Master Bray, afterxvards Sir Reginald Alfred Sack as W.M. of the lodge for the ensuing year, Kirby, W.M., in the chair. There being also present Bray, who issaid in our traditions to have been a Freemason- xvho appointed Bros. Arnold, S.W. ; Stampfer, J.VV. ; Bros. G. Garbutt, S.VV.; Dr. Draper, J.W. ; Joseph and who is again mixed up xvith Abbot Islip and VVest, Haines, S.D. ; Street, "J.D.; Edmonds, I.G.; and Todd , P.M., Treas. ; William Smith , Sec ; H. Foster, minster Abbey, and King Henry Vll's chapel . In 1497, Muggeridge, P.M., Sec. S.D. ; F. G. Hodgson, J.D. ; T. Sanderson, Org. ; S. January 13th, there is a payment S. John Shaa, of £607 Thc I.P.M., Bro. Darnell, is on his xvay to Melbourne Border, LG. ; Mark liookr, P.M., D.C. ; A. Haffner ;s. ud., a large sum noxv , in full payment of all his rekeny- for the benefit of his health, the Treasurer, Bro. J. Bagot P.M.; A. II. McGachen , P.M.; George C. Lee, P.M. • brethren. toast said he xvas sure by this time the brethren were aware The Third Degree was given with impressiveness and A. Buckle, B.A., P.M. ; and numerous other at the same due form and the minutes ol that he was not a great talker, efficiency in the course of the afternoon , and at the con- The lodge was opened in time he trusted he should prove himsel f a good clusion of business the brethren adjourned to the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros. J. J. banquet, h R. Dodsworth were xvorker. He had been very pleased to see after which several capital songs and recitations were given Leeman, M.P. for York, andL. and his installation , b Bros. Ed Degree by the VV .M., the xvorking so many present that day at y gar Wilson, W. G. Stone, J. Busfield, and passed to the Second and trusted the visitors would come again. The R. W. South; the accompaniments being played b tools being explained by Bro. Garbutt, S.W. Bro. Wm. y Bros. a M.M., VVorship ful Master continuing said that he had been Burgess and Monk. The toasts xvere given and responded Newton Stimpson , xvas raised to the Degree of , as it xvas by the W.M. Bro. M. brought forxvard much quicker than he expected to most cordially, and before separating the W.M. ex- the ceremony being performed but seven years last October since he was initiated. He pressed a strong hope that the brethren would Rooke, P.M., D.C, explaining the working tools. l*oui enjoy the Freemasonry, only hoped he should be able to shoxv to the brethren of txvo months' holiday season xvith zest, returning to their gentlemen xvere proposed as candidates for confidence. joining members. The lodge xvas tbe Egerton Lodge that he xvas xvorthy of their Masonic duties in August xvith renexved health and and two brethren as He should certainly try to do his best, and if he failed it strength. afterxvards duly closed. xvould not be for the want of trying. The W.M. next proposed "The Health of the I.P.M.," YORK. — Eboracum Lodge (No. i6n).—An JERSRY.—St. Aubins Lodge (No. 958).—The in xvhich he had pre- lodge xvas and spoke most highly of the manner emergency meeting of this lodge xvas held on Monday, installation meeting of this highly influential sided over the lodge during the last txvelve months, and the 21st ult., ' ult., at the Masonic T emple, at the Queen 's Hotel, tvhen there xvas a very held on Tuesday, the 15th also of the ability he had that day displayed as Installing large muster, upwards of brethren being present. Stopford-road , when there xvas a large attendance of mem- 40 The among whom Master. As a slight acknoxvledgment of such services the object of the meeting was the initiation into Masonry of bers and a considerable number of visitors, W.M. said he had much pleasure in presenting Bro. the Lord Mayor Le Cronier , D.P.G.M.; A. C. of York (Alderman Thomas Varry), xvho were Bros, the V.W. Dr. J. Hamond xvith a Past M aster's Sold jewel, and hoped he had been proposed in emergency by letter in viexv of the Godfrey, W.M. S77 ; P. E. Sohier, P.G.b. &77S Jg; J- it. amongst them. H- Elliott, would live many years to xvear visit of the Grand Master to York in July, when the founda- Renouf , P.G.S.W. ; S. Gilley, P.M. 491; J. Whilst the W.M. pinned the jewel on Bro. Hamond's tion stone of the nexv Institute will be ; H. Espiradoux, P.M. 244 ; and W. Fentum, laid by him with P.M. 49 1 breast the brethren , by whom he is much liked, exhibited Masonic honours. The W.M ., Bro. M . Millington pre- their approval bv loud applause. The jexvel xvas manu- sided, and xvas supported by After reading the minutes and other formal business the Bros. T. B. Whytehead. factured by Bro. George Kenning, ot 47, Bridge-street, P.M.; J. S. Cumberland , P.M.; C. G. Padel, P.M. ' W.M., Bro. J. C Pallot, addressed thc lodge, and Bro. was presented for the Manchester. •JL" X- Se.lle^.. P-,¥« JPeo - Simpson, P.M. 5 Geo. Balmford , Thos. Baudains, the W.M. elect, The I.P.M. in a fexv xvell-chosen sentences returned P.M.; J. Blenkin' , S.W. ; and most benefit o: installation. Having given his assent to the of the other officers. thanks. Several visiting brethren were also present from 236, 1991, ancient charges he was then obli gated and afterxvards pre- P.P.G.R., proposed "The Health Masters, in the presence of Bro. J. L. Vaughan, and from other parts of the provinces. The ballot having sented to a board of installed of the Visitors," xvhich.was received with great pleasure been taken the candidate was introduced and duly initiated xvhom he was formally installed into the chair of K.S. by drunk. xvho xvas highly compli- by thc members of the lod ge, and heartily Bros. T. B. Whytehead actingas W.M., and J. S. Cumber- his predecessor, Bro. J. G. Pallott, The toast was responded to by Bro. Major Francis land as conducting Deacon , Grand Master, for his very credit- and also giving the charge. mented by the Deputy Preston, VV.M. 104, xvho delivered one of his humorous After the close of the lodge the brethren and their guests able performance of the arduous task allotted to him. and others. year as speeches, Bro. Tom Nash, P.P.G.R., met at supper, after which the usual toast list was dulv Bro. Bandiins appointed his ofiicers for the coming Other toasts xvere proposed and responded to, and after honoured. In responding to the G. Pallot, I.P.M.; F. D. Wallis, S.W. ; toast of his health the follows : Bros. J. spending a most enjoyable evening the breth ren separated Lord Mayor said he was pleased to have become a member H. E. Poole, J.VV.; N. Nexvbegin. S.D.; H. Farrar.J.D.; ceremony Bro. W. H. Chap- before 11 o'clock . of an Order so ancient and of such high standing, and he G. Ninnin , I.G. During the During the intervals betxveen the toasts songs were sang should be very glad to place the Guildhall and man P.M., acted as Director of Ceremonies, and Bro. W. the Mansion , by Bros. R. R. Lisenden , Booth, and others, the accom- House at the service of the Order on the occasion of thc Fentum, as Organist. Bro. Pallot then delivered the Bro. Wm. Cole, and brethren , and the panyments being skilfully executed by visit of the Grand Master. A most hatmonious evening orations to the VV.M., Wardens, W.M. 15SS. was spent, enlivened by songs and glees. ceremony, the whole of which had been xvorked in the most termination. LIVERPOOL.—Dramatic Lodge (No. 1609) .— perfect manner, was brought to a y meeting of the members of this lodge was KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. The new W.M., Bro. Thos. Baudains, who is very much The monthl — Ewell Lodge invited those pre- held at the Masonic Hall, Hope-street, on Tuesday, the (No. 1S51).—The installation meeting of this lodge xvas esteemed by the brethren of the province large attendance at the sent to the annual banquet. About 65 brethren accepted 22nd ult., xvhen there xvas a very held at the Sun Hotel on Saturday, the 26th ult., xvhen a hall which closing gathering prior to the summer txvo months' vacation. large gathering of visitors and members assembled. The the invitation and adjourned to the banqueting , , W.M., and presented a most brilliant appearance , the banquet xvorthy The chair xvas occupied by Bro. W. Savage lodge being opened in due form, Mr. Joh n O. Connell was under the amongst his official supporters were Bros. J. Atkinson, initiated into Freemasonry in an impressive manner by Bro. of the occasion and xvas handsomely served, ; R. Broxvn, genial supervision of our respected Bro. G. Rogers. I.P.M. ; loseph Bell, P.M., P.P.G.J.D. W. H. Paddle, W.M., who was ably supported by his offi- were proposed and •P.M., P.P.G. Treas. ; J. L. Shrapnell, S.VV.; R. Burgess, cers. Bro. Paddle then installed his successor, Bro. Geo. During the evening the usual toasts Treas.; M. Boyd, Sec. ; responded to and several songs were given. Altogether J.W. ; J. B. Mackenzie, P.M., J. Moss, P.M. i2ot , into the chair of K.S., the work being soon forgotten by the 0. VV. Sanderson, S.D. ; J. O. Marples, LG. ; J. J. Monk, carried out perfectly. The W.M. then proceeded to invest the evening was one not to be S.; VV. Addis, S.; and brethen, who expressed themselves highly delighted xvith Org. ; H. Round, S. Buchanan, his officers as folloxvs : Bros. W. H. Paddle, I.P.M.; G. Bro. W. H. Chapman , W. H. Ball, Tyler. The members xvhose names appeared J. Dunkley, S.W.; H. H. Room, J.W. j E. A. Baber, the xvhole of the arrangements. ler were Bros. D. Gumming, W. P.P.G.D. Surrey, ' the respected Treasurer of the lodge, and one of the on the register of the Ty Treas. ; G. W. Saul, P.M. 1201, Sec. , Calder, Luigi Lablache, Sam Hague, E. Graham, 1. Jacobs, R. R. Davis, P.M. 256, S.D. j H. Sibley, j.D. ; F. Rush, Stexvards superintended the proceedings in connection xvith VV. E. Stone, the festival xvhich proved a decided success. 1. Raxvsthorne. H. Williams, T. L. Duncan , I.G. ; H. Youens, D.C. ; L. F. Dupre and T. P. Wedg- 7. Ballard, J. Chambers, J. Hoult, W. S. Cook, frred. xvood, Stexvards. Bro. Bowler was again invested Tyler. F. A. Macpherson , B. Macpherson, HEATON NORRIS.—Egerton Lodge (No. Vetter, E. VVilson, J. After thc installation the W.M. presented to Bro. W. H. Dr. Allen, H. Cooke, XV.Coates , J. Bramham, 1. Knott, Paddle, I.P.M., in the name of the lodge, a jexvel, set with 1030).—The installation meeting of this lodge xvas held Ben Hughes', Walter Bramley, s Festival celebrated on Monday, the 21st F. Duncauson, W. Hildyard, brilliants, as a mark of esteem for the unvarying kindness and the St. John' Oliver Merchant, VV. J. Campion, J. Boardman, and R. W. and energy displayed by him during two successive years ult., at the George Hotel. The folloxving brethren xvere T. H. Hitchen , J.D., of office as W.M. B. Hamond , W.M. ; A. Pemberton , Hughes. The visitors included Bros. present : Bros. J. 190S ; J. Acton, 190S ; A. J. Bolton , 594 ; F. J. Pentin, An enjoyable dinner xvas afterxvards served in the hotel by S.VV.; E. G. Lingard, Treas. ; W. H. Vaughan , P.M., W. Constable, W.M. S.D.; S. Kershaw, J.D. ; G. P.M. 1711; I. Keet, LP.M. 1356; Bros. Bond and Frayling, the excellent hosts, and the even- Sec ; Kenneth Maclean, 292 ; VV.Tucker, 76S ; H. Burroxvs, P.M.673 ; J. Busheld, ing xvas enlivened b some good vocal and instrumental Baker, I.G. ; J. W. Abbott, P.M., D.C; G. L. Vaughan , y P.M.; W. 216: T. Roberts, P.M. 673 ; and R. VV. South , 704. music, to which the visitors materially contributed. LP.M.; T. Meadows, P.M.; F. B. Stopler, The minutes read b Bro. J. M. Boyd, contained the In responding to the toast of " The Health of the Meadows, P.M. ; A. E. Fearns, P.M.; H. Daxvson, P.M., y Prov. folloxving letter which had been addressed to Mrs. E. Saker, Grand Ofiicers for Surrey," Bro. Chas. Greenxvood, P.G. Tyler; Will A. Vaughan , J. L. Vaughan, P.M., P.P.G.R.; , Liverpool , con- and Oswald Wilkinson. Visitors: Bros. lessee of the Royal Alexandra Theatre S.B., Prov. G.S.W., testified to the pleasure he felt at the R. Basnet Preston , veying the sincere and heartfelt sympath y of the brethren prosperity of the fc.well Lodge, at the consecration of which E. J. Cummings, P.M. 1459 ; W. Cole, W.M. 15SS; H. T. Cartwright, tiG6 ; in connection xvith the great loss she sustained by the he had assisted, and referred to the members of the lodge Barloxv, -61 ; J. H. Goulden , 323 ; J. , connected with the Dramaticsince its (Bros. A. E. Taylor, Baber, and Paddle) xvho Hibbert , 1166, P.P.G.R.; Wm. Booth , P.M. 104 ; J. death of her husband held Provin- J. foundation. cial Grand rank as a proof of the discrimination of the Holdsworth, 993 ; W. Clage, 267 ; Tom Nash , P.P.G.R. ; , April 27th, 1883. , Thos. Axon , S.D. 1937; " Liverpool Prov . Grand Master in rewarding merit to the various bre- Francis Preston W.M. 104J J. " Mrs. Saker.—Dear Madam.—At a very numerously thren under his jurisdiction , which he (Bro. G. Bromley, P.M. ; G. A. Yates, VV.M. 993 ; J. A. Greenwood) 1375 attended and thoroughly representative meeting of the stated to be no easy matter for decision among so many good Birch , W.M. 2S7; John Chadxvick, Prov. G. Sec ; D. held on Tuesday last, R. Barlow,,VV.M. ; and R. members of the Dramatic Lodge, Masons in the province. D. Brown, W.M. 3:2; 1147 it xvas proposed on the motion of Bro. Frank Emery, se- It was stated during the meeting that a warrant had R. Lisenden, S.D. 317 (Freemason). , been and the conded by Bro. J. B. Mackenzie, and supported by Bro. granted for a chapter in connection with the Ewell Lodge, The lodge xx-as opened in thc usual manner y resolved, that the deepest to be shortly consecrated . minutes oi the previous meeting read and confirmed. The J. Atkinson , and unanimousl sympathy of the brethren should be conveyed to you in the Among the visitors xvere Bros. S. Lloyd, W.M. 120! j G. annual balance-sheet was reported upon by the Auditors sustained by the death of your P.M. and adepfed. After the usual preliminaries the W.M. sad bereavement you have L. Bigley, 1298 J H. E. Cooper, J.W. 1298 ,- C. was presented to the husband. . A. Walker, 85SJ J. F. Mayfield, 1298 ; C. Davison, elect, Bro. Abraham Pemberton , was held in high esteem not onl in the Dra- ; A. T. Foreman, 1201 ; I. G. Potter, Installing Master, Bro. J. B. Hamond , and xvith all due " Bro. Saker y 1541 P.M. 11 ; L. inducted into the chair of K.S. The matic Lodge, but throughout the Masonic Provinceof West Mills, P.M. 49; S. T. Williams, 1261 ; G. Haras, 1694; rite and ceremony xvere thus associated with him feel C. Cooke, 16 S. Bygrave, G. Rush new W.M. xvas proclaimed to, and saluted by, the brethren Lancashire, and all who 94; 1658J J. , 1201 ; his death a personal loss, for vvhich wc sincerely mourn. and R. Poore, 1949. The following members of the lodge on their reappearing in the lodge. The W.M. then ap- has fallen xvith special severity, pointed his officers, and they xvere accordingly invested by Upon you, however, the blow were present: Bros. XV.H. Paddle, G. Moss, A. E. Taylor, Master as folloxvs : Bros. Kenneth Maclean , and xve trust our sincere condolence with you in your trial E. A. Baber, G. Saul, J. G. Dunkley, H. H. Room, W. the Installing hten the xveight of your grief. Our Parker H. Sibley, F. C. Rush S.W.; E. G. Lingard , J.W.; Osxvald Wilkinson , Treas. ; will in some measure lig , , H. Youens, C. Greenxvood, S. Kershaxv earnest hope is that true consolation will be given to you by P.G.S.B., Prov. G.S.W.; J. T. Akerman, J. F. Dupree, W. H. Vaughan, P.M., Sec. (fourth time) ; , and that you and the S.D. ; Geo. Baker, J.D. ; J. XV. Abbott, P.M., Treas. ; the Great Architect of thc Universe, T. P. Wedgwood, A. Cooke, J. O. Connell, C. N. Pochin, T ler. Bro. W. H. five fatherless children cast upon your care will be sus- andT. Poore. J. Cookson, I.G.; and H. Daxvson, y your greatest tribulation. Vaughan, P.M., delivered the address to the W.M., Bro. tained and guided in the hour of " The members of the lodge also desire mc to express E. P. Fearns, P.M., to thc Wardens, and Bro. J. W. attend your INSTRUCTION P.M., to the brethren. It xvill thus be noticed that their earnest hope that great success may Abbott, of a theatre of which Liverpool teels the whole of the installation ceremony xvas performed , and active management SINCERITY LODGE (No. justly proud, and that, under your direction , it may con- 174).—This lodge xx-ell performed, too, by members of the lodge. VVben which has resumed its meetings at the Railxvay Tavern, " Hearty good xvishes " had been given by the visitors, tinue to enjoy that measure of prosperity xvhich folloxved your lamented husband's long and honourable connection Fenchurch-street Station , held its regular meeting on the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony. Monday, the 28th ult., when there were present Bros. J. The brethren afterxvards sat doxvn to one of those re- xvith it as lessee." S. Fraser, VV.M. ; G. Jones, P.M., S.W.; W. Fraser, cherche banquets for which this hotel is famous, and, on its At a subsequent part of the proceedings the Secretary ly, xvhich will be entered on the J.W.; Penneck , Deacon ; F. Broxvn , P.M., I.G. j C H. . conclusion, the usual loyal and Masonic toast were duly read the following rep Preceptor; and others. minutes of the Dramatic Lodge : Webb, honoured. Sloane-street , Belgravia, London, The xvork done included a xvorking of the Second Cere- In response to the toast of " The Provincial Grand " 64, mony and Sections of the First Lecture. Lodge was closed " Bros. Tom Nash, P.P.G.R., and John Chad- "April 2Sth, 1SS3. Officers , find words to express my deep earlier than usual to discharge thc xvorthy duties of the wick, P.G. Sec, acknoxvledged the compliment , the latter " Dear Sir,—1 cannot Second City Masonic Charitable Association xvhose success- brother expressing the pleasure he felt at all times in gratitude for the sincere sympathy shoxvn mc by the mem- bers of your lodge. 1 know my beloved husband was ful career we have several times had the pleasure of noticing. visiting the Egerton Lodge, which he said xvas one of the One ballot was declared. Bros. J. Nexvton , P.M., President, most select lod ges in the province. Bro . Lhadwick xvent alxvays much interested in the Dramatic Lodge, and often expressed to me his disappointment at being unable to F. Brown. P.M., Vice-President. J. S. Fraser, W.M. on to say that it xvas very gratifying to see the brethren 174, Sec, and G. W. Verry, P.M., Treas., may be con- work the ceremony of installation so harmoniously as they attend more frequently, as it xvas a real pleasure to him; uncertain , and he suffered so much gratulated upon the continued success of this admirable had done that day, and not have to go elsexvhere for but his health xvas so undertaking. assistance. He xvas present in the lod ge iS years ago and so uncomplainingly, that few knew except myself how when Bro. Hart was installed W.M., and since that time bravel y, and with xvhat angelic patience he endured his PERCY LODGE (No.——— 198).—A meeting of this the lodge had appeared to him to have enjoyed an unin- great trial. I am sure if he can see us now it will be an lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., success. additional ray of happiness to knoxv hoxv good you all are on the 26th ult. The folloxving xvere present : Bros. Dixie, terrupted run of ... adored. Thank God ! it W.M.; Gribbell , S.W.; Weeden , S.D. ; Bro. J. B. Hamond , I.P.M., proposed in eulogistic to the xvife and children whom he Venning.J.W.; " The Health of the W .M." remarking that Bro. was the greatest joy this earth could afford him to be with Wolf , J.D. ; Jones, LG.; Lorkin , Preceptor ; Galer, terms Sec. ; Brasted, Houghton, Manger, Lone, and Ziedman. Pemberton had worked his way up step by step to his us ; he seemed to live for us alone. and all who knew him could testif y how " Please convey to all the gentlemen xvho have spoken Lodge xvas .opened in due form and the minutes of last present position, ' meeting were read and confirmed . Bro. Brasted having xvorthil y he deserved it. so beautifull y of him , and from my heart I thank them , The toast was heartily responded to by the brethren. and will try, if strength is given me, to carry out the xvork offered himself a candidate was examined and entrusted. ge xvas opened in the Second Degree and the cere- The W.M. after .thanking Bro. Hamond for his kind so xvell begun by my darling. The lod , remarks aad the brethren for so hearti ly responding to thc " I am, yours sincerely, " M ARIE SAKER ." mony of passing rehearsed. Bro. Manger answered tlie questions leading to the t hird Degree, but was not en- White, S.N.; G. Hunt, P.S.; W. Biggs, ist Asst. Soj.; Holman, as D.G. Purs.; W. Bro. Frank Olifent, and trusted. Lodge was opened in the T hird Degree, and the J. Blum, 2nd Asst. Soj. ; and W. Hill , Janitor. Bros. Harry Turner and Fred. H. Wigg, D.G. Stxvds. ; ceremony of raising rehearsed, xvith the traditional history, The chapter having been closed, the companions ad- VV. Bro. N. Kildael , D.G. Tyler; Bros. C. S. Poole, Bro. Lone being the candidate. The W.M. worked the journed to refreshment, and the loyal and Masonic toasts P.M. 649 ; J. P. Benbow , P.M. G49 ; D. Morris, W.M. Second Section of the Lecture, assisted by Bro. Gribbell. xvere proposed and heartily received. 5S3 ; W. Baldxvin, S.VV. 59S ; Phili p Sansom, S.W. 423 ; The lodge was resumed to the First Degree, and Bro. Zied- "The Health of the Exaltees " xvas given by the M.E.Z., and G. G. Martin , J.VV . 59S. Visitors : Bros. Chas. man, 1196, xvas unanimously elected a joining member. xvho in the name of thc chapter expressed the pleasure it Susman, D.G. Treas. Tasmania ; R. H. Leeder, 5S3 ; Bro . Gribbell was elected W.M. for the ensuing fortnight. afforded him to welcome as members of the Royal Arch P. P. Baldxvin , 598 ; Thos. Watt, 433 ; A. W. Logan, All Masonic business being ended, the lodge xvas closed in Degree brethren xvho had proved themselves such good and 1316; T. Collier, 598 ; and J. VV. Rail , 427 (I.C). ancient form, and adjourned till to-morroxv (Saturday), true Masons in the Craft. The lodge xvas opened in due form xvith solemn prayer. xvhen the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction Comps. Edxvards and Walker responded ; and the com- Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted xvill woik the Fifteen Sections. We trust that brethren panions shortly aftrrxvards separated, having spent a most from VV. Bros. H. E. Downer, D.D.G.M.; M. Salom, will muster as strongly as possible, so as to give them a instructive and pleasant evening. D.G.S.W. ; J. Rudall, D.G. Reg. ; L. L. Furner, hearty reception , as the co-operation of the members of D.G.J.D.; H. C. Mais, D.G. Superintendent of Works; different lodges tends greatly to diffuse the light of know- W. L. Ware, D.G.S.B.; L. von Doussa, D.G. ledge, and adds very considerably to the support of our Pursuivant ; and E. Saint, D.G. Stexvard. The minutes Masonic Institutions. •Mark iftasonrp of the January Quarterly Communication xvere read. TWICKENHAM. — Sir Francis Burdett Lodge Proposed by W. Bro. SEABROOK (No. iSS).—This lodge met for the dispatch of business , D.G. President, YARBOROUGH LODGE (No. . — This B.G.P., seconded by Bro. F. H. Wiuo 554) at the Albany Hotel on the 16th inst., xvhen there xverc , D.G. Steward— lodge met as usual at the Green Dragon , "That the Minute No. , relating to the D.G. , Stepney, E., on present Bros. T. C. Walls P.G. Swd. Br., &c, W.M. ; 542 Secretary Tuesday, the inst. Present: Bros. Lineker W.M.; , be expunged." Carried. Resolved— 29th , Sanders P.G.S. Middx. and Surrey, P.M. acting S.W.; " That the minutes L. Anderson, S.W. ; W. Haxves, J.W.; W. Cross , with the above-named exception be confirmed." The J. , Handel J.VV. ; Filler, M.O.; Briggs, S.O. ; W. Sec, as Preceptor; R. Shingfield S.D.; G. Price , report of the General Committee for the past J. , , Hammond P.G.S., P.M. Sec ; Harrison, Tyler; and year xvas ; McNish I.G. ; Stephens and Eilingford. Lodge , read by W. Bro. Seabrook D.G. President J.D. , others. , , B.G.P. was duly opened and the minutes confirmed. The cere- Reportof General Committee, April 4th, 1SS3. To the R.W. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read mony of initiation was ably xvorked, Bro. Stephens acting the District Grand Master and the District Grand Lod and confirmed apologies for non-attendance xvere read from ge. as the candidate. The same brother xvas satisfactorily , The Committee lay before you the accounts for year ending Bros. W. Taylor Fisher Stevens, and others. tested, and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of , , J. December 31st, iSS2, duly audited ; also, balance sheet of The lodge xvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to passing; xvas capi tally xvorked Bro. Stepkens as candidate. Masonic Benevolent Fund for year ending September 21st , refreshment. The only toasts given xvere "The Queen , Bro. Lineker next opened thc lodge full y and closed 1SS2, xvhich xvas omitted at previous quarterly communica- and Mark Masonry," "The Grand Officers " and "The doxvn , also calling lodge off for refreshment. After this tion. The VV.D.D.G.M. Bro. H. E. Downer, attended by W.M." lodge was called on , and after the usual business Bro. the D.G. Chaplain, and a number of D.G.L. Ofiicers, and Haxves xvas elected VV.M. for the ensuing meeting. Lodge other brothers, at the request of thc Freemasons of Yorke xvas solemnly closed and the brethren separated after I oxvn, performed the ceremony of laying the foundation- having passed a highly pleasing and enjoyable meeting. fltrmjttc iHasoitra stone of the church of England , at Yorke Town, with Masonic honours, on December 6th, 1SS2. The Committee HYDE PARK LODGE (No. 1425). —The usual LIVERPOOL. —St. John's Council (No. S).— have much pleasure in reporting that the R.W. the D.G.M. xveekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 28th ult. at A meeting of the brethren of this council xvas held at the has appointed VV. Bro. J. H. Cunningham to the important position of D.G. Secretary, the Fountains Abbey Hotel, in, Praed-street, Paddington, Adelphi Hotel, on tbe 26th ult. Comps. Walter Milner, vacant by the resignation of xvhen the folloxving xvere present: Bros. Chalfont, VV.M. T.I.M.; Wm. Brackenburg, D.T.I.M. ; J. D. Murray, W. Bro. R. E. Lucy, and that VV. Bro. Cunningham is noxv performing the duties of the office. The several 1425, W.M. ; Wickens, J.D. 436, S.VV. ; Hardy, 201, P.C. of W.; W. M. Wylde, Recorder; and others being J.W.j G. Read, P.M. 511, Treas. ; H. Dehane, VV.M, present. notices of motion appearing on the summons have been i«3, Sec ; Smout, W.M. 1642, S.D'.; Jubal Webb. The minutes of the previous council having been read laid before the Committee, and they beg to recommend the brethren, same to your favourable consideration. It xvill be necessary S.D. 55, J.D. ; Vincent, 1139, LG. ; Cursons, 16S 1, and confirmed, the folloxvinir xvho had been Steward ; Keeble, P.M. 1426 ; Eaton Faning, W.M. previously balloted for, xvere admitted and received into for the D.G.L. to elect a member of General Committee in lace of Bro. Shier elect 1706 ; Ferris, Rhind, Mote, Masefield, D. Stroud, the Degrees of M.E.M., R.M., S.M., and S.E.M. Bros. p , xvho has left the colony. T. E. Fraser Seabrook, President Board General Purposes Coop, Robinson, C. J. Craig, E. Morton Daniel, 1604 ; and Edwin Evaleigh, 1219; H. C Miller, P.M. 1011; W. J. ; and James H. Cunningham, District Grand Secretary. Bro. T. Evans, 499, St. Andrew's, Sydney, as a visitor. Cunliffe, S.W. 317; and VVm. Nicholl, P.M. 317. Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and The excellent manner in which the ceremony was per- Proposed by W. Bro. T. E. F. SEABROOK , D.G.P. confirmed. The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed, Bro. formed reflected great credit upon Comp. Milner, T.I.M., B.G.P., seconded by W. Bro. J. C. FERGUSON, D.G.D.C, Eaton Faning being the candidate . Bro. Ferris was passed. who was ably assisted by Comps. Murray and Wylde in the " That the balance-sheet of D.G. Lodge and Masonic Benevolent Fund be taken as read. The Third Section of the First Lecture was worked by varied duties of the council. An apology was offered by " Carried. Bro. Read. The folloxving xvere elected joining members : Bro. Murray on behalf of Bro. F. A. Huet, xvho was un- Proposed by VV. Bro. T. E. F. S EABROOK , D.G.P.B. Bros. Eaton Faning, W.M. elect Orpheus Lodge j E. M. avoidably absent. G.P., seconded by VV. Bro. J. H OLMAN, D.G.A.D.C, " That the report and balance-sheet be adopted. Daniel, J.D. 1694; and C. J. Craig, S.D. 1223. Bro. The members then adjourned to the banquet room xvhere " Carried. Wickens xvas elected W.M. for the next meeting. an excellent repast was spread, and after the removal of Proposed by W. Bro. I.E. F. S EABROOK, D.G.P.B. the cloth the usual toasts customary in this degree G.P., seconded by VV. Bro. J. C. FERUUSON, D.G.D.C , SUNDERLAND.—Palatine Lodge (No. — folloxved, and afterwards " The Health of the T.I.M. of "That Bro. John Holman, P.M. S42, be elected a member 97). of the General Committee in p The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic No. S Council." lace of Bro. XV.F. Shier, xvho has left the Colony." Carried. Hall Park-terrace, on Wednesday, the ult. Bro. Bro. Milner having replied then gave "The Ncxvly- , 25th J. The R.W. the D.G.M., Rainboxv, J.W. xvas the acting W.M. on the occasion admitted Brethren." on behalt of D.G.L., presented 94, , W. Bro. R. E. Lucy, P.D.G. Sec and abl discharged the opening and closing of the lod This toast having been cordially received, Bro. William , with a silver-plated tea y ge and coffee service and the ceremonies of the First and Second Degrees. Bro. Nicholl responded in a very able manner on behal f of him- , as a mark of appreciation of his self and the others. services as District Grand Secretary for a period of seven- G. C Watson, P.M. 97, xvas the Preceptor, and the acting The proceedings throughout xvere of a most enjoyable teen years. The testimonial bore the folloxving inscrip- W.M. xvas supported by Bros. M. Frampton, P.M.; J. nature and a pleasant evening was enjoyed tion :—" Presented to VV. P.D.G. Secretary, Bro. R. E. Hudson, P.M.; J. Smart, P.M. 94; C McNamara, , by all. Lucy, by the D.G.L. Freemasons, E.C., in acknoxvled W.M. j J. H. Leech , P.M. 97; A. T. Munro, P.M. 949, g- P.P.G.S.B.; I. G. Kirtley, S.W. ; and others. Bro. ment of valuable .services rendered as D.G. Secretary. 949 Adelaide, Apri l 4th, 1SS3. " C. Moor, S.W. xvas acting S.VV., and Bro. Garrick, J. 97, Eosicructau Sorirtu Bro. Lucv thanked the D.G.L. for the S.D. 94, acting J.W. testimonial, and the R.W.D.G.M. for the kind manner in xvhich he had LEED S.—York College.—On Wednesday, the made the presentation. 23rd ult., tbe summer meeting of this college xvas held Pursuant to notices of motion it was proposed bv D.G. in the Masonic Hal l 3&osaT &rtf). , Great George-street. There were Chaplain , Bro. the Rev. F. S. POOLE, seconded by XV. present R.VV. Fras. T. B. Whytehead, Chief Adept of the Bro. S. SOLOMON , D.G.J.VV.—"That an address be pre- Province; XV. Roxvley, ST. HELEN'S.—Chapter of Loyalty (No. 897). acting Suffragan; T. VV. Holmes, sented to His Excellency the Governor at an early date, —The members of this chapter met at the Masonic Rooms, Prov. G. Sec ; C. L. Mason, Celebrant j J. Moncks, as assuring him of the continued loyalty of the Freemasons on Friday, the 28th ult., when thc chapter x\*as opened by P.A.; J. L. Atherton, as S.A. j R. VV. Moore, T.A. ; C. of the English Constitution of South Australia to the Palliser, Q.A.; T. Trevor, C of N.; G. A the Three Principals at.four o'clock, the Installing Principal yre, as G.T.; throne and person of her Most Gracious Majesty the being John Pemberton, P.Z. 1094, P.P.G.S.B., assisted by and Rev. W. C. Lukis, as Deputy. Queen." Carried . The M.C. having Comps. Marroxx*. I.P.Z. ; Alpass, P.G.S.E. ; and H. been formed, a ballot xvas taken for a Prooosed bv VV. Bro. I. H. C UNNINGHAM . D.G. Snr.. number of candidates Williams, P.P.G.S.B. The Princi pals installed xvere : , and the folloxving who were in at- seconded by W. Bro. F. O LII-ENT, D.G. Steward—"That Comps. J. Dunn, M.E.Z. ; C C. Wilson. M.E.H. ; J. S. tendance were accepted and received : Bros. C. D. H. the R.W. the D.G.M., VV.D.D.G.M., D.G. Chaplain, and Drury, M.D., P.M. White, M.E.J.; and the officers xvere Comps. G. Beilby, 1379 ; J. W. Monckman, P.M. 101S; W.D.G. Secretary, be a Committee todraxv up the address, W. Brown I II S.E.; D. M. F. Gaskin, S.N. ; J. J. Tickle, P.S. ; W. , 5 j Robert Craig, P.M. 304 j W. F. Tom- and that it be presented to His Excellency at thc levee on Loder, Treas.; J. Jackson, Org. ; J. H. Roughsedge, linson, P.M. 304 j and F. Waddington, 304. the Queen's birthday next ensuing, by the R.W. the Asst. S. j J. L. jWolfenden, Asst. S.j and J. Taylor, The ceremony having been completed, the Celebrant D.G.M., accompanied by as many of the D.G.L. Ofiicers Janitor. called upon bra. Moore, who delivered a most interesting and other brethren as can make it convenient to attend." The chapter xvas closed and a banquet was subsequently address upon the old Templar Preceptory, of Temple Hirst, Carried. near Selby. Going into minute served at the Fleece Hotel. details as to the Order, and Proposed by W. Bro. J. HOLM AN , D.G.A.D.C, seconded especially xvith reference to the condition of the Temple by W. Bro. F. OLIFENT, D.G. Stexvard—"That it be an Hirst Preceptory at the time of its suppression. A vote of MANCHE STER. —Trafford Chapter (No. 1496). instruction to the W. D.G. Secretary to inform the sister thanks was passed to Fra. Moore, and the paper xvas constitutions that the D.G. Lodge xvill present an address —The installation meeting of this flourishing and well ordered to be printed. worked chapter was held on Thursday, the 24th ult., at to His Excellency thc Governor on the date named." Fra. Rev. W. C. Lukis made some interesting remarks the Alexandra Hotel, Moss-side. There were present Carried. respecting an ancient Templar seal lately found near Comps. W. S. Watson, M.E.Z. j R. Lever, H.j S. D. Proposed by W. Bro. S. SOLOMON, D.G.J.W., J. Temple Hirst, and in the possession of Bro. T. W. Texv, M'Kellen, J.j G. Burslem, Scribe E. j D. Johnson Scribe seconded by VV. Bro. H. M. ADDISON, D.G. Treasurer— , D.P.G.M. West Yorkshire j and he acceded to the req u est N.; J.C. Gillman, P.P.G.J. (West Lancashire), Treas.; " That the General Committee be instructed to take into of the meeting that his remarks should be embodied in the G. Hunt, ist Assist. Soj. ; R. White, 2nd Assist. Soj. ; their consideration the D.G.L. bye-laws, and the rules and publication of Fra. Moore's paper. regulations for thc H. P. Jones, P.Z.; J. McGrath, W. Biggs, J. Blum, and VV. government of the Masonic Benevolent The report of the Bye-laws' Committee xvas read and Fund xvith a viexv to their revision, to make such revision Hill, Janitor. Visitors : Comps. W. Nicholl , M.E.Z. 317; adopted. It was arranged that, if possible, the next meet- G. Elderton , A. H. Jeffries Scribe E. ; A. B. as they may think necessary and to report to the D.G. J. 317; , 993 ing should be held at Rievault Abbey, on the Saturday of Outram, Scribe N. ; and S. Davies 20 Lodge." Carried. The proposition xvith regard to the 993 , 4. the third xveek in August. Several proposals of candidates The Treasurer's statement xvas of a most satisfactory reading of the minutes before closing the lodge, xvas, with xvere made, and the M.C. xvas dissolved. The fiatres sub- consent of D.G. Lodge, xvithdraxvn. nature, and Comp. Blum, one of the Auditors, in moving sequently met at tea , under the presidency of the Celebrant, Proposed by W. Bro. T. E. F. SEABROOK , D.G.P. its adoption , referred in highly complimentary terms to the and a very leasan t evening p was spent in the discussion of B.G.P., seconded by W. Bro. H. M. A DDISON , D.G. manner in xvhich the books and accounts of thc chapter various subjects connected xvi th Masonry in its varied Treasurer—" That the sum of £75 per annum be voted xvere kept by Scribe E., Comp. Burslem. The motion xvas branches. seconded by Comp. Bi ggs and adopted. A ballot xvas then from the D.G.L. funds, as an alloxvance to the W. D.G. Secretary, taken for Bros. Daniel Edxvards, W.M. 1993, and R. to enable him to procure the necessary clerical Walker, J.W. 1053; xvho had been regularly proposed for assistance to carry out the duties of the office efficientl y.'' exaltation. The ballot proving to be unanimously in their mistmlia Carried. favour, those brethren were duly exalted to the Supreme There being no further business the lodge was closed in Degree by Comp. Gillman xvho had been requested to DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF | SOUTH due form xvith solemn prayer. undertake the duty by the M.E.Z., who was suffering from AUSTRALIA. a severe cold. The xvorking of Comp. Gillman and the officers of the chapter xvas perfect, and the beautiful cere- At the Quarterly Communication holden at the Freema- By command of thc Queen a State Ball was mony was much enjoyed by the companions present. _ sons Hall, Flinders-street, Adelaide, on Wednesday, April given at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Subsequently the Three Principals for the ensuing Among those year 4th, there xvere present the R.W. Arthur Hardv, D.G.M., present xvere their Royal Hi were installed b Comp. Gillman in their respective chairs as ghnesses the Prince and y in the chairj W. Bros. I. E. F. Seabrook; as D.D.G.M ; Princess of Wales, the Prince and Princess Christian of folloxvs : Comps. R. Lever, M.E.Z. ; S. D. M'Kellen J. , R. E. Lucy, as D.G.S.W.; Bro. Rev. F. S. Poole, D.G. Schlesxvig-Holstein, the Duke and Duchess of Albany, H.j and D. Johnson, The companions being admitted the J. Chaplain ; W. Bros. J. H. Cunningham, D.G. Secretary ; Duke of Cambridge, and Bro. Lord Suffield P.G.M. Nor- the Principals xvere proclaimed and saluted, and the offi- C. Ferguson , J. , D.G.D. of Cers. : S. Solomon , D.G. I.W.; folk, in attendance on the Prince and Princess of Wales. cers were then invested in the folloxving order: Comps. H. M. Addison, D.G. Treas.; Frank Makin, D.G. J.D. : Bro. the Maharajah Duleep Sing, P.G. Warden , and the Burslem, S.E. ; J. C. Gillman, P.P.G.J., Treas.; R. Bro. James Shakespeare . , D.G. Org. ; W. Bro. John Maharana were among those who received invitations. WEST LANCASHIRE of the central avenue, on the southerly side, and it contained alread jj ioroj Africa. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. y the remains of txvo children of the MASONIC deceased. When the Registrar had concluded the ordin- ary service, Masonic funeral rites xvere conducted by Bro. PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE. THE SCHEME FOR EXTENDING THE Herbert Finch, P.M., P.G.D.C. A hymn commencing The annual meeting of this Prov. Grand Lodge was ADVANTAGES. " Solemn strikes the funeral chime," was sung in a sub- held at the Masonic Hall, Tunis, on the 26th ult. The extended scope to the advantages dued and very impressive manner, and after the prayer The scheme of giving came the response, " So mote it be, Kingston Lodge, No. 222, xvas opened by its W.M., R.VV. and benefits of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational " in sxveet musical Bro. A. Broadley, P.D.G.M.M. of the Mediterranean, indicated in a letter from Bro. Richard cadence. Then folloxved the exhortation , delivered in Institution on lines loud clear tones xvhich reached to the remotest xvith a satisfactory attendance of ollicers and brethren , and Broxvn , P.P.G. Treas., is being discussed with much interest fringe of txvo candidates were duly advanced to the M.M.M.'s and there is every indica- the large concourse assembled round the grave, and com- by the brethren of the province, manded the closest Degree. Prov. Grand Lodge xvas then opened by R.YV. tion that the plan as proposed by the special committee of attention from all present. 1 he well- Bro. T. F. Reade, her Britannic Majesty's Consul General lete maintenance, clothing, and known hymn, " Days and moments quickly flying," was giving as a trial comp next sung. Bro. Finch at Tunis, P.G.M. of North Africa, assisted by several of education to eight children xvill be adopted xvithout any then deposited on the coffin , xvhich his Grand Officers and his D.P.G.M., Dr. A. Perini. The had been lowered into the grave, the lambskin or white material alteration. A meeting of those interested in and apron of a Freemason P.G.M. in a short address congratulated the brethren charged with the maturing of the proposals xvas held at the , the emblem of innocence and thc on the continued and increased prosperity of the Mark Liverpool, on Friday evening, badge of friendshi p. After this he dropped on the coffin M asonic Hall, Hope-street, a sprig of acacia, emblem of faith Degree in the North of Africa. He attributed this mainly the 25th ult., when the matter was fully and fairly dis- in the immortality of to thc untiring zeal of his friend and predecessor, Bro. the soul, exclaiming as he performed this act, " Alas, my cussed. It was then decided that the eight children brother! " All the Broadley, who alxvays found time amidst his private pursuits proposed as the annual recipients of the increased benefits brethren then severally approached thc however pressing (and they knew how hard worked he be those who have lost both parents. grave, and each dropped on the coffin a sprig of the same of the charity should evergreen. Bro. Finch next was), to fulfil his duties to the Craft. Since Prov. Grand As the means of getting over the difficulty of knowing delivered a most effective Lodge last met Bro. Broadley had twice visited Egypt, and y meet the in- address. After suitable reference to their departed brother xvhether the institution could continuall he urged those who survived the flourishW Lodtre of Eevot, No. sn. at Cairo, was a creased expenditure, Bro. R. Martin , P.M. 10S2, one of the to use the talents they pos- memorial of his handixvork. The zeal of the Egyptian , and it favourabl y sessed in the xvay most likely to conduce to the welfare of honorary secretaries, suggested «'as their felloxv men and their oxvn brethren was beyond all praise, and he was pleased that entertained, that the committee should send the accepted eternal happiness. The the M.W.G.M. had conferred the distinguished honour of xvhich could service at the grave terminated shortly afterxvards, and candidates to the Masonic Schools in London , when the mourners had left past rank on his old friend , Bro. Borg, M.W.G.M. of be done for a present payment of 170 guineas for each many persons pressed forxvard Egypt, and on Capt. Williams-Freeman xvho had xvorked go into the institution at to obtain a last look at the coffin. The inscription on the child—that is, the child xvould brass shield was as folloxvs : *' the lodge since its opening. He hoped soon to see a eight years of age and remain until it xvas 15 xvithout any Thomas Burroxvs, died 21st prosperous lodge in Alexandra. He felt bound before the May, 1S83. Aged 41 years." The coffin was of polished further payment. Letters have been written to oak, with brass fittings. sitting down to publicly thank Bro. Broadley for his invalu- Secretaries of the Boys' and Girls' Schools, London, able assistance, and he trusted that when his term of office It may be mentioned incidentally that un the asking if they would take West Lancashire children at a occasion of the last ended that brother might be induced to succeed him and fixed rate per annum. It xvas proposed to present the interment of a member of the carry out in the nexv Province of North Africa the same St. John's Lodge — the late Bro. Taylor, of Hall- report to the general committee of the institution at a street—which took xvork as xvould ever render memorable his administration meeting held on Friday evening. place in the burial ground of St. as head of the old Province of 1 unis and Malta. Thomas's Church, Stockport, the Masonic ritual was read The folloxving Prov. Grand Officers xvere then appointed : at the grave by the brother over whose remains the same Prov. D.G.M. impressive and beautiful service xvas noxv read by Bro. Cap:. Williams-Freeman, 311 ... FUNERAL OF BRO. THO MAS BURROWS Bro. Finch. „ Col. Sir William Norman Drum- The Freemasons mond Pringle, Bart., 311 .. Prov. G.S.W. OF STOCK PORT. re-formed in procession and returned to 222 ... Prov. G.I.W. Ashton House. Here Bro. Major Preston proposed a „ Jules Emile Geissel, vote of condolence xvith the famil „ E. T. Rogers Bey, 311 Prov. G.M.O. y of the deceased , and in The funeral of the late Bro. T. Burroxvs took place on doing so referred to the great respect felt for the late Bro. „ E. A. Perkins, 254 Prov . tj.S. u. and was of a public character. At Prov. G.J.O. T hursday, thc 24th ult., Burroxvs by the members of the Craft. He paid a xvarm „ J. Wilson Bey, 311 half-past nine o'clock, by command of the W.M. of St. tribute to the unselfish and disinterested „ The Hon. M. Napier, 311 ... Prov. G. Reg. spirit manifested G. Sec. John 's Lodge, Bro. F. Preston, a lodge of emergency xvas by Bro. Burrows, at;d spoke in the highest terms of the man- „ A. Andry, 222 Prov. Ashton House, to which the attendance of ner in which he alxvays Capt. Pemmington , 311 Prov. G.A. bee convened at supported the Masonic charities. „ members of the other lodges in Stockport and the neigh- The vote was seconded by the S.VV., Bro. G. Balfe. In „ Commandant Coyne, 222 ... Prov. G.D.C. gener- Prov. G.S. of W. bourhood had been invited. Thc invitation was very supporting it, Bro. Finch said he had the pleasure of „ R. C. Waller Bey, 311 ally responded to, and there was a numerous gathering of initiating Bro. Burrows ei ht „ N. D'Amico, 254 Prov. G.S.D. g years ago as a Freemason, the Craft from the various lodges, who thus united in pay- and Bro. Harrison spoke of the pleasure with which he .. Quartermaster H. Mckinnon, 311 Prov. G.J.D. of respect to their departed brother. Prov. G. Std. B. ing a last sad tribute first proposed their late brother for admission into the „ Michel, 222 There were also present a number of Prov. Grand Ofiicers fiatermty. Bro. Booth , „ Prince Prov . G. Swd. B. LP.M. of St. John's, Bro. Brad- , 311 of Cheshire, including Bros. J. Beresford, P.P.G.S.D. ; bury, on behalf of the Lodge of Peace, and Bro. W. H. „ Commander W. M. Bridger, P.P.G.S.D. j Herbert Finch , Prov. G. Org. William Harrison , P.M. 104, Broxvn , of the same lodge, also spoke in support of thc R.N., 222 P.G.D.C ; T. Brooks, P.P.G.A.D.C ; H. Collier, P.G. resolution , and, after the „ Flak, 222 Prov. G.I.G. same had been put from thc ~ Org. ; and W. C Fleming, P.G.T. There were also chair and unanimously adopted, the lodge was closed and „ Audemar ) , P.M. ; H. Isher- Prov . G. Stwds. present Bros. George F. Boxvden 104 the brethren separated. „ Goodall > xvood , P.M. 322 ; John Turner, P.M. 2S7 ; J. P. Bards- „ Angelica 3 W. Dean, P.M. Joseph lyler. ley, P.M. 322, W.M. 1957; 2S7; „ A. Villareale, 222 Prov. G. Slack. P.M. 323 ; John Marshall, I.P.M. 323 ; W. H. Bro. BSOADLEV briefl y acknoxvledged the complimentary Broivn , W.M. 322 j L. D. Bradbury, P.M. 322 and 32G ; 33trtijs, Jftarriajjes, anli JBeatljg, remarks of Bro. Reade, xvho then closed the Prov. Grand R. Blakehurst, I.P.M. 2S9 ; John Leigh, P.M. 2S9 J G. ge xvas then dul Lodge and retired. The Kingston Lod y Atkinson, P.M. 323 ; James Worsnup, P.M. 322 ; and [The charge is «*. Gd. for announcements not exceeding closed in ancient form. others. Four Lines under this heading.] The lodge xvas opened by thc W.M., Bro. Major Francis LEGALITY OF LODGES IN THE Preston, the other officers present being Bros. W. Booth , BIRTHS. I.P.M.; George Balfe, S.W. : Jno. Bell, J.W. ; Joseph FooRD.-On the PROVINCE OF MONTREAL. Sec.; Edmund , 25th ult., at St. Margaret's, Rochester, Wood, Treas.; Geo. Gaskill, Johnson the xvife of John James Foord S.D.; jos. Fox, J.D. j W. Cleave, S.S. j C Clarkson, , of a son. A correspondent calls our attention to a statement made Scott, Tyler. Forty- GRIM-ER.-On the 25th ult., at Lyndhurst, Barnes, thc J.S.; Thomas Davies, LG.; and Jno. wife of by Mr. J. J. Curran , M. P., in the course of his speech on four visiting brethren signed the visitors' book, the lodges J. E. Gnpper, of a daughter. the Orange Bill , xvhich xvas lo the effect that all secret socie- Unanimity, Peace and Concord, TANDY .—On the 25th ult., at Rosebank were illegal represented being the , Donaghadee, thc ties in the province, excepting the Freemasons, Stockport , and the Grove, Hazel Grove. There was wife of Commander D. Tandy, Royal Navy, Inspect- according to the Quebec Statutes. It has been pointed out y attendance of members of the St. John 's ing Commander Coast Guard, Donaghadee to us thA the member for Montreal Centre should have a goodl , of a son. Lodge. The brethren observed strict Masonic attire. MARRIAGES. qualified that statement, inasmuch as all Freemasons do Breast and collar jexvels were enclosed in thin black crape, not enjoy an equal protection of the laxv. The exemption BowYER-HEATH.-On the 24th ult., at Weybridge black rosettes xverc xvorn on the aprons, and each member Q , made by the statute in favour of thc society exists only for leaving Ashton House the , " ,t0 J,ulla Emi'y Byron, daughter of the carried a sprig of acacia. On , late1 . &R. K.? V.Heath ' , the lodges xvhich hold their xvarrants or charters from the breth ren proceeded to Longshut-Iane, where the funeral Esq. Ledges of England, Scotland, and I reland. Noxv, it Gran d cortege was formed. LEWis-MlLLER.-On the 24th ult., at Holy Trinity, is a fact not generally known that here in this province in Corporation assembled near The Grove, Westminster, J. F. Lewis Orangemen fearing and knoxving that they could Members of the , Ipswich, to Ellen Kate iSbn the Shaw Heath. Thc Mayor (Mr. James Leigh, J.P.) xvas daughter of R. M. Miller, Highwood, Ipswich. be taker, hold ol at any time as an unauthorised secret Turner, J.P., and T. Hidder- and began to as- present, also Alderman Dr. DEATHS. society , started lodges of Freemasons, fey ; Councillors Major McClure, J-P., J. Longson, J. Cup semble under that name xvithout holding any authority from R^EVE.-On the 20th ult., at Victoria-road, Gipsey-hill, pleditch, T. Fearn , VV. Barnsley, J. Turner, J. Bostock, C. Reeve, J.P. for Hants Great Britain and Ireland , as xvas exacted by the Worrall, R. Fox , Ramscar, S. Robinson, J. , of Sandhill Lodge, For- Orangemen who thus tried to get under H. Wild, J. J. dingbndge, aged 44. statute. The Boxvden, J. Cookson, F. R. Robinson, H. Faulder, W. E. the shelter of the laxv by deceptive means appealed Moorhouse, E. Hopxvood, S.VEAD.-On the 19th ult., at East in Englan d for the necessary Carrineton , A. Gothard, J. J. Shrubbery, Clifton , to the Grand Lodges Kirk , J. Hill , and J. Astington. councillors Ashton, J. a. imead, late of Chepstoxv, aged 77. charters or warrants which xvould give them authority to xvith the Freemasons. The Si'VER. -On the 25th ult., that eventually xvould be used for Goulden , and Bunting xvalked at Gloucester-terrace, Hyde- establish separate lodges, Corporation officials in attendance were the Town Clerk park, H. Spycr, Esq., aged 50. the purposes of Orangeism instead of Freemasonry. But the Borough Treasurer (Mr. Robert made thei r demands. Their (Mr. Walter Hyde), they failed every time they Holt), the Chief Constable (Lieut.-Col. F. B. Staples), and dodge was seen through, and , as xve heard it forcibly especiall by a Mr. Emison Wood, of the District Rate Office. lo over-worked men of business, and especially expressed , xvas completely " sat upon ," y After the hearse, which was drawn by txvo horses, came to literary xvell knexvr. ex-jud ge of this Province xvho opposed the scheme men a summer holiday by the seaside, or among the funeral party, occupying three broughams. the Alps or other mountainous regions, is greatly tooth end nail, and xvas greatly instrumental in preventing At the head of the procession walked members of the commended. But to be re- the Grand Lodge of Great Britain from being deceived by in order to get the full benefit of such police force, of whom there xvere on duty at the funeral a holiday, no work of any kind must be done—i the Orangemen of Quebec. So that at the present time Inspectors Marshall and Buck , xvith txvo sergeants and 20 artist must c thc there are a large number of lodges in existence which are not take his picture with him to finish , nor thc provision constables. author his book, and the business man must not have letters altogether illegal as they do not come xvithin the Thc procession left the late residence of the deceased —other than those contained in the 10th chapter or the Consolidated Statutes. of friendshi p—to attend to. Therefore shortly after 11 o'clock. On arriving at the Cemetery, thc it is not merely money that a person has hi rake inf r._ (Thus sii lodges of Freemasons holding their charters from taken xvithin the gates at the are illegal). In fact the lodges hearse and coaches xvcre s.deration when he asks himself the question, " Can I afford the Grand Lodge of Quebec principal entrance, and the police and thc Freemasons myself a holiday in xvhich are of English register do not recognise the lodges July or August?" but time as well : formed a line on cither side of the path , along xvhich thc Um 1 finish such-and-such a piece of of Quebec register, as they are not admitted to take part Chapel. The coffin was work ? " or. " havc - proceedings of the " bona lide " coffin was borne into the Mortuary done with this or that business by July or August/so as to in Irhc r..ore secret covered with wreaths of choice flowers, and in the chapel go axxray from home with Freemasons.— Montreal Post , A pril 19th , 1SS3. nothing on my mind ?" " When thc W.M. of St. John 's Lodge placed upon it a wreath of 1 lock my stud y or office door, am I filled , and many quite sure that Daddy acacia. The small chapel xvas quite Care is safe ins.de, and that there isn't a crack nor a cre- Bro. limra Holmes has been lecturing very persons who desi red to be present at the service were un- vice through which he can escape and follow Mr. Benjamin Johnson , registrar of Sk me to the Isle successfull y at Kirkcald y in aid of the library in connection able to obtain admission. ye or Jersey ? " Well, one must just make sure that Parish Church. He is very indignant of the cemetery, conducted the service, and offered some there is no chance of his escaninn-. or ev/.n nf h,*c i„;„„ xvith the Presbyterian the occasion. A useful life at the proposal to abolish St. Andrew 's University, a scheme remarks exceedingly suitable to carried axvay in the neatly-packed portmanteau. Why the Scotch Universities Bill now before had been suddenly terminated xvhile yet in the vigour of its rascal has been found ere now in the pocket introduced into the who survived accept this solemn of an old office Parliament. Bro . Holmes also noting the signs of thc career. Let those coat. It is a favourite trick of his to come popping out of up of thc Presbyterians m the warninff. and so live that they may be prepared for the the post-bag xvith a "How d'ye dor times and thc leavening them. He likewise offered " and a " Here xve matter of ritual and the introduction of instrumental music, summons whenever it might call arc again I " And he has been frequently known to take of the Episcopalian and P resbyterian xvords of consolation and sympathy to the bereaved widoxv the telegraph, and be down first at the seaside. rM^„ f„ - ur"-es the union then borne to the grave, established churches in Scotland , quoting the present and children. The coffin xvas meet his unhappy slave on thc railxvay platform. The best Canterbury as favourable to this phase of and as the long procession moved slowly along way to avoid so unpleasant a reunion xvith Archbishop of which , in their spring care or business home re-union. Whether this desire will eventuate in between the lines of trees is to set to xvork about six xveeks before hand to prepare in and Utopian dream remains to beauty, form a pleasant avenue through the middle every way forthesummer holiday.-/'™/, Palmy reality or remain a Masonic it presented an impressive and •' Days," be seen, but a union of thc ch u rches ol England and of thc cemetery, Extra Holiday Number of " Casscll' s Family Ufa ea- Scotlari w a desideratum. affecting spectacle. The grave is situated near the end sing." " Monday, the 25th inst., has been fixed by his Bro. the Lord Mayor and Bro. Sheriff Savory Royal Highness the Prince of Wales for the grand concert were the guests of the Alliance Lodge, No. 1S27, of xvhich which is to be iriven by the Lord Mayor in the Guildhall in Bro. Wildey Wright is W.M., at the Guildhall Tavern ¦nRwj&oi?i6 WBS§. " , on aid of the Royal College of Music. The Queen and all Wednesday evening. A report of the proceedings will the members of the Roxal Family are patrons of the con- appear in our next. ' Wales xvill be pre- cert, and the Prince a nd Princess of At the election of four pensioners on the funds f^MaXf TOiy@jg sent. The musical arrangements will be made by the of the Builders' Benevolent Institution the successful can- Royal College of Music, and those for the reception of the didates xvere SAV. of the New Cross J. Page, H. Johnson, J. C Crittenden, and Bro. Hiram Henton, audience by the City Lands Committee. Mrs. Mills. Lodge, No. 1559, is noxv in the proud position of first band The last icture painted b the late Gustave dom. Thanks to his excellent p y In our account of the presentation of a testimonial master in the United King Dore " The Vale of Tears " has been added to the Dore promoters of the Park Band- , , to Bro. Major-General Laurie, M .W.G.M. of Nov judgment and good taste the Gallery, in Nexv Bond-street . The size of the canvas is " Scotia , Fanny Majoribanks and Albert Esq., it xvas stated that his relative, Sir Peter Laurie was Lord Society (Lady Grey, 21 feet by feet. M.P., in particular) have been enabled to provide the 14 Mayor of London and Master of the Saddlers' Company public xvith instrumental music of a quality never before Bro. Edward F. Storr, P.M. and Treasurer of "in 1S46." It should have been "in 1833." P.Z. /..' 192 , &c, is procurable. Bro. Lord Wolseley prior to his departure for the Neptune Lodge, P.M. 1679, 1044, The Prince ancl Princess of Wales with the Henton's among the list of Stewards for the 125th Anniversary Fes- Russia visited Hyde Park on purpose to hear Bro. Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxc-Meiningen, were leased to remark—" The service tival of the Orphan Working School, on Wednesday, the band play, and he was p present at the Countess Granville's reception at the did not boast of a better band or a more efficient band- 13th inst. Foreign Office on Saturday evening. master." Bro. Henton has here a great feather in his cap, On Thursday night last , a meeting of Masonic Bro. Lord Brooke, M.P., P.G.M. Ksserr and the London Rifle Brigade, in addition to the Park Band , Park-terrace, , and Ofiicers was held at the Masonic HaU Lady Brooke xvere among the arrivals at Society , may well be proud of him. Freemasons' Westcn-super- Sunderland , to arrange for the forthcoming Mare, on Saturday. On Monday they presided and left for Br'd^water At the Loughborough Lodge of Instruction, to pic-nic. Bro. C. McNamara, W.M. 97, , for the Bath and VVest of England Show. " there xvas a very large attendance. It xvas unanimously be held at the Cambria Tavern, Cambria-road, Lough- H.R.H. the Prince of Wales the decided to hold the pic-nic at Hackfall, the delightful and presided at the borough Junction, S.VV., on Monday evening next, annual dinner of the Royal Horse Guards members propose to discuss the several points of Bro. Jas. picturesque scat of the Marquis of Ripon. The Chairman, ' Club, at the Secretaries and VV. Knightsbridge Barracks, on Monday evening. Stevens' lecture explanatory of the ritual and working of Bros. F. Maddision and R. Singleton, , the First Degree. The meeting will be open to brethren of Liddell , Treasurer, xvere deputed to arrange if possible for The Prince of Wales, with the Princes Albert other lodges, and Bro. Stevens has promised to attend on the pic-nic to be held at the place mentioned. Edxvard and George and the Princess Victoria ci Wales, the occasion. On Tuesday, the 19th inst-, at a meeting, to be xvitnessed the performance of " Blue Beard " at the Gaiety At the last meeting of the Royal Geographical held in the Royal Albert Hall, in connection with the Inter- on Monday evening. Society, held on 28th inst., Bro. A. L. Emanuel, P.M., national Fisheries Congress, H.R.H. the Prince of VVales The Prince of Wales has been adjudged a prize P.P.G.D. Hants and Isle of Wight, was elected a Fellow will read a paper by his brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, for Southdoxvns at the Bath and West of England Agricul- on the proposition of Admiral Sir F. Leopold McClintock, entitled " Notes on the Sea Fisheries and Fishing Popula- tural Society's Shoxv at Bridgxvater. tion of the United Kingdom." F.R.S., seconded by Bro. Clements R. Markam, C.B. The Prince of Wa les and the Hered itary Prince n es Bro. Augustus Harris laced of Wales, accompanied O Tu day, p of Saxe-Meiningen were among the guests at the banquet The Prince and Princess Drury-lane Theat re at the disposal of the committee of by the Princes Albert Victor and George and the Princesses given by Mr. Gladstone, on Saturday, in honour of the the Actors' Benevolent Fund, of which Bro. Henry Irving Victoria and Maud of Wales, visited the Horse Queen 's birthday. Louise, , is President, and a grand entertainment xvas given in aid Shoxv at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, on Tuesday after- The Duke of Albany of the funds of that excellent institution, xvhich there is no presided at a meeting held noon. doubt xvill yield a considerable addition to its resources. at the Royal Tapestry Works, Old Windsor, on Saturday The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master, pre- Among those who gave their services on the occasion were afternoon . sided at the anniversary meeting of the Christian Evidence Bros. H. Irving, Bancroft, Edxvard Terry, Lionel Brough, The Com mittee on the Fish Exchange (Black- Society in Exeter (Lower) Hall on Tuesday, and delivered J. L. Tool e, &c. friars) Bill met on Wednesday, under the presidency of in the course of xvhich he referred to the Bro. Lord Evelyn. a lengthy address, Bros. Lord Claud Hamilton, Sir .J. McGarel subject of modern infidelity. Hogg, Bart., D. Plunket, Sir I. Mowbray, Sir M. Hicks- The Savage Club, of which his Royal Highness Bros. Ea r! Cowper, K.C, and Sir Farrer Hers- Beach, Bart., A. Staveley Hill, Q.C , Baron Henry de the Prince of VVales is an honorary life member, purpose chell, Q.C., M.P., Solictor-General, xvere present at the Worms, Earl Percy, Col . Stanley, and Col. King-Harman giving a grand entertainment and costume ball at the meeting of the Herts Liberal Association at St. Alban's on xx*ere present at the meeting of Conservative Members of Royal Albert Hall, on the evening of Wednesday, the 1 ith Tuesday. Parliament, held on Tuesdav at thc Carlton. July, the object being to found a Sava ge Club Scholarship His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, Chancellor At the Liberal meeting, held on 1 uesday at the in connection xvith the Royal College of Music. The Prince and Princess of VVales will honour the of the University of Cambridge, xvill preside at a meeting of Foreign Ofiice, there were present among others Bros. Lord entertainment xvith the subscribers to the memorial to the late Prince Consort, Richard Grosvenor, Lord Kensington , Sir John Ramsden, their patronage and presence. xvhich xvill be held in Trinity College on Tuesday, the 12th Bart., B. Samuelson, Montagu Guest, Sir Charles Dilke, The Roya l (founder's) medal of the Royal Geo- inst., for the purpose of considering the best mode of dis- Bart., Sir S. Waterlow, Sir Thomas Brassey, K.C.B., and graphical Society has been axvarded to Sir Joseph D. posing of the surplus funds, amounting to close on £ 1S00. Hon. G. Levison-Goxver. Hooker, F.R.S., for his services in various parts of the world , but especiall Earl Granville will be present at the Bright We are asked to announce that the William y fcr his researches in botanical geo- Bro. graphy; and the Patron' and xvill speak at the banquet Preston Lodge of Instruction has been removed from the s medal to Mr. E. Colborne Baber, celebration , on the 14th inst., Chinese Secretary to Her Maj acob's Well, George-street, and noxv meets at the St, esty's Legation, Pekin, for to be given in honour of Mr. Bright. J his geograp Andrexv's Tavern, George-street, Baker-street, VV. hical labours in the interior of China. In the Bro. the Earl and the Countess of Jersey gave a Public Schools' Examinations gold and silver medals xvere We understand that severa l brethren interested dinner party at their residence in Great Stanhope-street, respectively adjudged to Thomas Rose and S. VV. Carru- in the formation of a lodge in London on temperance Pa rk-lane, on Tuesday , thers, both of Duixvich College, for ph ysical geography, princi ples, met last xveek to discuss preliminaries. Bros. Dr. M.P., P.G.M. Dorsetshire, and the gold medal for political geography to S. C. Farloxv, R ro. Montagu Guest , Richardson and Sir Philip Cunliffe Oxven xvere present. of Harrow School. was one nf the guests at the dinner party given by the Earl The Honor Oak Lod , No. , (Bro. Walter and Countess of Malmesbury at their residence in Wim- ge 1986 On Monday, by com mand of the Oueen , Hopekirk, P.M., VV.M.), hold their next regular meeting pole-street, on Tuesday evening. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales held a levee at St. James's on Wednesday, 6th of June, at 4.30 p.m. Palace on behalf of her Majesty. The Duke of Albany, , P.G.M. Bro. the Marquis of Hartington, MP The ceremony of installation will be worked by P.G.J.W., the Duke of Cambridge, and the Hereditary at- Derbyshire, who xvas prevented by indisposition from Bro. P. M. Cusxvorth, at the Nexv Concord Lodge of Prince of Saxe-Meiningen xvere present. The Hon. Corps xvas suffi- tending to his Parliamentary duties on Monday, Instruction , on Wednesday, the 6th inst., at the Jol ly of Gentlemen-at-Arms, under the command of their ciently recovered to be in his place in the House of Com- Farmers Tavern, Southgate-road, at eight p.m. captain, Bro. Lord Carrington, were on duty in the State mons the folloxving day. saloons, and the Veomen of the Guard At a meeting of the Northampton Chapter, No. , under the command Bv command of the Queen, H.R.H. the Prince of their captain, Bro. Lord Monson, in the interior of the 360, Bro. A. M. Boeme was presented xvith a testimonial palace. of VVales xvill hold a levee at St. James's Palace on behalf by the companions of the chapter. VVe hope to give a of her Majesty on Friday, the 15th inst. report ol the proceedings in our next. The new Parkes Museum of Hygiene, Mar- garet-street, was opened on General Sir Lintorn Simmons and Rear-Admiral Bro. L. Mather, P.M., P.P.G.D.C, and Saturday morning by H.R.H. J. the Duke of Albany, who in acknoxvlcd Rice were examined before the joint committee of the Lords Bro. G. P. Festa, VV.M. 1900 are candidates for the Board ging the vote of , thanks unanimously passed to him for and Commons on the Channel Tunnel scheme on Tuesday, of General Purposes at the next election xvhich will take having undertaken the duty, delivered a somexvhat lengthy and very strongly condemned the project. place at Grand Lodge on Wednesday next. address on the many benefits that xvill result from a further study of The first number of "Summer Talk monthly The i nstallation meeting of the Lodge of hygiene, and the advantage xvhich the museum xvill offer sketches by "Orion," of the Glasgow Evening Citissen, Temperance in the East, took place on Wednesday last to the public at large for becoming better acquainted xvith has just appeared. It is an open secret, says the Edinburgh with great eclat. We hope to give report in our next. the conditions necessary to a healthy existence in our large that the author of " Tangled Talk " is a xvell cities and towns, but especiall Cmtrant , A fancy bazaar will be held at the City y in the metropolis. His knoxvn parish minister in Glasgoxv, and the popularity of Temple, Royal Highness also stated that Holborn on the Tuesday, it had given him great his contributions to the Glasgow journal named xvill no , Wednesday, and Thursday of pleasure to accept the office of President next week. The lecture room xvill be tastefull of the Parkes doubt extend to " Summer Talk." The title of the first y fitted up Museum, xvhich had been founded and as an Al ine village. ital arrangements have been named after the sketch is "Maud Mayfloxver 's Marriage," a prettily told, p Cap first professor of hygiene in this country. made for suppl ing musical and other forms of entertain- fresh and leasing story. It may interest our Masonic y p ment during the above period. At the annual meeting of the Nineteen th readers to know that the author is the son of a celebrated Century Building Societ The Duke and Duchess of Connaug y held on the 29th ult., at the Scotch Professor, and either a Past or Present Grand ht, the Cannon-street Hotel, Mr. H. XV. lain of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Christian xvere present at Laurence in the chair Chap the following resolution moved by Mr. the Countess Granville's reception at the Foreign Office on James Rowlands, seconded by Mr. Stephen Seaward Tayler The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, Saturday last. , was carried and thc Duke of Connaught xvere present at the ceremony unanimously. That this meeting of members of the of Trooping the Colours, which xvas held on tbe Horse The Edi tor of the Masonic Review, published at Nineteenth Century Building Society believing that many Guards parade on Tuesday morning, having been post- Cincinnati, in the State of Ohio, remarks in his May issue : persons, especially members of building societies purchas- poned from Saturday last. The Princess of Wales, accom- " Bro. George Markham Txveddell, author of the fine ing houses rely on the supervision they believe the authori- panied by Princes Albert Victor and George and the Prin- Masonic sonnets xvhich appear ree*ularlv in our pages, has ties to exercise over the construction and sanitary arrange- cesses Louise, Victoria , and Maud of Wales xvitnessed the noxv ready for the press 'A Hundred Masonic Sonnets, ments, cordiall y approves of the recent action of the parade from the Horse Guards, Illustrative of the Principles of the Craft.' We cordially directors in bringing under the notice of the Local Govern- commend this publication to the Fraternity as worthy of ment Board the fact that houses were being built at West Af ter the parade the Duke of Cambrid ge and their best attention, and of wide circulation among the Ham without damp-proof courses and is glad to learn thai Duchess and the Duke of Teck lunched the Princess Mary brethren." After stating that the price of the bound the Local Board have under their consideration the makin_r with the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough volume is to be half-a-croxvn, the Editor, in the true spirit of nexv bye-laxvs for the district. House. of Masonry, kindly offers to receive and forxvard to Bro. T HB F IRE AT FREEMASONS' H ALL . — Bro. A review of "A History of Medical Economy Markham Txveddell the names of subscribers. We believe Bedford Lemere & Co., have taken some excellent photos during the Middle Ages," by Bro. G. F. Fort, will appear Bro. Txveddell has already received several communications of the 1 emple after the from various parts of America from brethren anxious to sub- fire—from cabinet size upwards. in our next. Supplied only by G. Kenning, 16 scribe ; of Minneapolis sending his own , Great Oueen-street, at Judge Crosley, , eac ost free on ~ The Queen has been graciously pleased to accord name and that of a friend and brother Mason, whilst in if*A ??" J*-?" '-J' P recei pt of stamps or P.O.O.—[A DVT.] her patronage to the concert to be given at Grosvenor our oxvn country several illustrious Masons have given in uoi.nnv.4Y s I' ILLS AMI I STUEXT House on Saturdav, the iGth inst., in aid of the funds of their names. The ivork, xve understand, is to be dedicated O . .—Dyspepsia , laiindice. — the Hospital for Women, Soho-square. These complaints are the result of a disordered liver , xvliich secretes to the author's friend, Bro. Emra Holmes. bile 111 quality or quantity incapable of digesting food . Digotinn "R UPTURES ,"—W HITE'S M OC-M AI .M LEVER TRUSS is the most requires a free (low of healthy bile How TO SECURE G OOD H EALTH. — , to insure which Holloway 's eiTcctix-e invention for the treatment of Hernia. The use of a Pills and Ointment have lonft been famous, far eclipsing every other steel sprint;, so hurtful in its ert'ects, is avoided , a soft bandaRe M ARTIN'S CURATIVE M AGNETISM .—Health secured, medicine. Unsuitabl e food , irregularity of living, unhealthy cli. being worn round the body, while thc requisite resisting power is Health restored, and Health promoted by the use of this mates, and other causes are constantly throxving the liver into dis. supplied by the Moc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so Natural Agent, noxv so extensively used. See Press order, but that important organ can, under all circumstances, soon much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected. Send for inions testimonials, and fullest particulars in be regulated and healthily adjusted by Hollowayls Pills and Oint- descriptive circular , with testimonials and prices, to J. White and op , 48 page ment pamphlet xvhich is sent gratis to all b Hugh , \x;hich act directly upon its vital secretion. The Ointment Co. (Limited) 228, Piccadilly, London. Do not buy ' of Chcmista, , y John Mar- rubbed in the skin penetrates immediatel who tin, Inventor and Maker of the Improved Appliances y to the liver, so the blend often sell an I MITATION of our Moc-Main. J. White and Co. , 272, and nerves it rectifies . One trial is all that is needed , a cure xvil l have not any agents.—[AnvT.] Regent-circus, London,W.—FAovT.] soon follow.—[Ann-. 1 METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS. Lodge 1155, Excelsior, Sydney Arms, Lexvisham-rd. Dukeof Edinburgh L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. „ 117S, Perfect Ashlar, Bridge House Hot. St. John 's L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. Saturday, 1883 . For thc Week ending June 9, ,, 1361, United Service, Greyhound Hot., Richmond. FRIDAY, JUNE S. „ '539> Surrey Masonic Hall, S.M.H., Camberxvell. lad to receive notice from Lodge 155, Perseverance , M.H., Liverpool. The Editor will be g „ 1950 , Southgate, Railxvay Hot., Nexv Southgate. Faith Encampment , Moriah Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. , 41, M.H., YVigan. Secretaries of Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters Chap. 9, , Hamer L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. Mark Lodges, Rose Croix Chapters, Preceptories, Mark 244, Trinity College, 13, Mandeville-pl., W. Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, day, or LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . By order of the Mortgagees and Others. month of meeting. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolxvich. BRIXTON , S.W. SATURDAY, JUNE 2. Egyptian, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., 7.30. Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-st., W.C, at 8. LONG LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES General Committee Boys' School, at 4. ' Avenue 6.30. Hot., Feltham. The Great City, M.H., Masons , For Occupation Lodge 1567, Elliot, Railway Finsbury, Jolly Anglers' Tav., Bath-st., City-rd. or Investment, under circumstances 1 22 Rose S.M.H., Camberxvell. favourable for purchasers. „ 6 , , 12 Millbank , at 8. Harexvood House, Croydon. Ebury, , Ponsonby-st., „ 1929, Mozart, Highgate, Boston Hot., Junction-rd., N., at 8. Chap. 173, Phoenix , F.M.H. Kew Bridge. High Cross, Coach & Horses, High-rd., Tottenham, at 8. „ 975, Rose ot Denmark, Star & Garter, Salisbury, Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. MR. JAMEITSTEVENS LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . at 8. Southern Star, The Pheasan t, Stangate S.W., at 8. Will sell by Auction at the Manchester, 17, London-st., Fitzroy-sq., Great Northern , Berwick Arms, Berners-st., Oxford-st. Star, Five Bells, New Cross-rd., S.E., at 7. GAUDEN HOTEL, RAILW AY STATION , CLAPHAM , S.W. , at S Rose, Walmer Castle Hot., Peckham-rd.. at 8. Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, High-st., Camden Town Borough Hi h-st., at ON THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 7th, N., at 8. Leopold, Old White Hart, g 7-30. Percy, J olly Farmers, Southgate-rd., King Harold, Britannia Hot., Waltham Nexv Town , at 7. At C for 7 o'clock precisely, the undermentioned Houses viz. : Eccleston, King's Head, Ebury Bridge, Pimlico. Royal Arthur, Temperance Hotel, Wimbledon Hill Road, BRIXTON ; Alexandra Palace. Station Ho.,Camberwell Nexv-rd.,at 7.30. 64, SANTLEY ROAD : — Very (Close to the Station), at 7.30. convenient Well-Built Residence, having Six Bedrooms, MONDAY, JUNE 4- Burgoyne, Cock Tav., St. Martin 's-crt., Ludgate-hill, 6.30. Bath Room , two Reception Rooms and usual Offices. James's. Lodge 16, Royal Alpha, Willis's Rooms, St. Prince Frederick William Chapter, St. John 's Wood . Rental value £42 per annum. Lease 94 years unexpired. „ 1319, Asaph, F.M.H. Vitruvian, White Hart, Belvedere-rd., Lambeth, at 8. Ground Rent £6.—Solicitors, Messrs. Yeildingand Barloxv, ,, 1625, Tredegar, Royal Hot., Mile End-rd. Covent Garden, Bedford Head Hotel, Maiden-lane, Covent 17a , Great George Street, S.W. Golden-sq., W. Chap. 1615, Bayard, 33, Garden , W.C, 7.45. . BRIXTON,; 8, MARLBOROUGH TERRACE, Red Cross Premier Conclave, Freemasons' Tav. Royal Albert, White Hart Hot., Abchurch-lane, at 7.30. SHAKESPEARE ROAD :—A Well-Built Six Roomed LODGES ot I NSTRUCTION . Stockxvell, CockTav., Kennington-rd., at 7.30. Hi h-st., Stratford House, in occupation , at £32 per annum (possession can be Lily, Greyhound, Richmond, at 7. Victoria Park, Yorkshire Grey, g , at 8. iven). Lease years unexpired. Ground Rent White Sxvan Hot., High-st., Deptford , 8 to 10. Guel h, Blackbirds Inn, Hi h-st., Leyton. g S9 £5 5s.— Wellington, p g Solicitors, Messrs. Lidiard, & Co., 7, Great James Street, Sincerity, Railway Tav., Fenchurch-st., at 7. Langton, Mansion House Station Restaurant, Queen Vic- W.C. Tredegar, Royal Hot., Mile End-rd., at 8. toria-st., at 6. (Emulation Working. ) St. lames's Union , Union Tav., Air-st., Regent-st., at 8. St. Michael's, Moorgate Tav., Finsbury Pavement , at 8. BRIXTON; 21, KELLETT ROAD:—Convenient Perfect Ashlar, Jamaica Tav., Southwark Park-rd., at 8. Crusaders, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John's-gate, Clerken- Residence, containing Five Bedrooms, Bath Room , Txvo United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolxvich, well, at g. Reception Rooms and Usual Offices. Possession in August. Marquisof Ripon, Pembury Tav., Amherst-rd., Hackney, 8. Upton, Sxvan Tav., Bethnal Green-rd., at 8. Rental value £48 per annum. Lease 90 Years. Ground Loughborough, Cambria Tav., Loughborough June, at 7.36. Camden, Croxvn and Cushion, London Wall, at 7. Rent £7 7s.— Solicitor, John Henry Lydall, Esq., 37, West Smithfield , Farringdon Hot., Farringdon-st., at 8. North London Chap., Canonbury Tav., at 8. Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, W.C. Whitechapel-rd., at 6. Doric Chapter, Duke's Head, 79, FRIDAY, JUNE 8. Royal Commemoration, R. Hot., High-st., Putney, 8 till 10. May be viexved. Particulars and Conditions of the re- S.M.H., Camberxvell New-rd. Lodge 1702 , Sub-Urban, Abercorn Hot., Great Stanmore. spective Solicitors, and of the Auctioneer, SS, High Street, St. Mark's, s Rooms, St. John Hervey, Albion Hall, London Wall, at S. Chap. 6, Friendship, Willis' James's, Clapham, S.W. Kingsland, Canonbury Tav., N., at 8.30. „ 10, Westminster and Keystone, F.M.H, „ 13, Britannic, F.M. Tav. Metropolitan , Croxvn and Cushion, 73, London Wall, 7.30. I S" __ „ SUCCESS AT LAST. ___=_j Strong Man, Excise Tav., Old Broad-st., at 7. LODGES OF I NSTRUCTION . THE "PERF ECT " FOUNTAIN PEN. ^ >* St. Ambrose, Baron 's Court Hot., W. Kensington, at 8. Stability, M.H., Masons' Avenue, at 6. Hyde Park, Fountains Abbey Hot., in, Praed-st., Pad- Robert Burns, North Pole, 387 Oxford-st, W., at 8. dington, at 8. All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. 9/0 Any Nib, Any Ink. 3/6 TUESDAY. JUNE 5. Belgrave, Harp Tav., Jermyn-st., W., at 8. Cannot get out of Order. As reliable as lead pencil xvith Grand Mark Lodge, Freemasons Tav. Unions Emulation (for M.M.'s), F.M.H., at 7. the permanence of pen ancl ink and without any o£ tho Victoria-rd., Deptford disadvantages of Stylograph Pens, xvhich it supersede!) Colonial Board at 4. Temperance, Victoria Tav., , at 8. and renders obsolete. Ii* not approved , money returned. Lodge 171, Amity, Ship Hot., Greenwich. Metropolitan (Victoria), Portugal Hot., Fleet-st., at 7. LETTS, LTD., London Bridge, and all Stationers. „ 13S3. Friends in Council, 33, Golden-sq. St. Marylebone, British Stores fav., St. John's Wood. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Westbourne, Lord's Hot., St. John's Wood, at 8. Camberwell Nexv-rd., Joppa, Champion Hot., Aldersgate-st., at 7. United Pilgrims, S.M.H., 7.3a. Beaufort House, Walham Green, 7.30. St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-rd., S.E., at 8. South Middlesex, Narrow-st., Pilgrim, F.M.H., 1st and last Tues. Duke of Edinburgh, Bricklayers' Arms, Lime- Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney, at 8. house, at 7. St. George's, Public Hall , New Cross, at 8. Doric, Duke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-rd., at 8. Surrey M.H., Camberxvell Nexv-rd., at 7.30. St. Luke's, White Hart, King's-rd., Chelsea, 7.30. Domatic, s Hall Buckhurst-hill, at FU RNITUR E. Faith, 2, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-st., S.W., at 8. Chigxvell Prince' , 7.30. Prince Fredk. Wm., Eagle Tav., Clifton-rd., Maida-hill , 8. Royal Standard, The Alwyne Castle, St. Paul's-rd., N. Tav., Angel-lane, Stratford, at 8. Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith, at 8. Capper, Railxvay East Dulwich, at 8. Prosperity, Hercules Tav., Leadenhall-st., at 7.30. Selwyn, East Dulwich Hot., S. WEBB & Co. Pownall-rd., Dalston, E., at 8. William Preston, St. Andrexv 'sTav.,George-st. Baker-st.,W. Dalhousie, The Sisters' Tav., Notting-hill Florence Nightingale, M.H., William-st., Woolxvich , 7.30. Earl of Carnarvon, Ladbroke Hall, , at 8. Supply all Goods at strictly Constitutional, Bedford Hot., Southampton Bdgs., at 7. Pythagorean Chapter. Portland Hot.,London-st.,Greenxvich Israel, Rising Sun Tav., Globe-rd . St. George's, Globe Tav., Greenxvich, at 8. WHOLESALE PRICES (Cash). Wandsworth, East Hill Hot., Alma-rd., S.W., at 8. Ubique, Guardsman Coffee Tav., Bucking ham Palace- Upper Norwood, White Hart Hot., Church-rd., at 8. road, at 7.30. Beacontree, Red Lion, Leytonstone, at 8. Royal Alfred, Star and Garter, Kexv Bridge, at 7.30. Old Kent Mark, Croxvn and Cushion, London Wall, at 7. WEBB'S SYSTEM Excelsior, Commercial Dock Tav., Rotherhithe, at 8. Of PURCHASE by Instalments also affords special The Institute, Ealing, at 7.30. , West Middlesex , SATURDAY JUNE 9. advantages for FURNISHING. Full particulars, Islington, Crown and Cushion , 73, London Wall, at 7. Lodge 176, Caveac, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st. with Guide, post free. Kennington, Horns Tav., Kennington , 7.30. „ 1415, Campbell, Mitre Hot., Hampton Court. Mount Edgcumbe, 19, Jermyn-st., St. James's, at 8. „ 1446, Mount Edgcumbe, Bridge House Hot., London Duke of Connaught, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor Park, 8. Bridge. S. WEBB & Go.,Manu facturers Sir Hugh Myddelton , 162, St. John 's-rd., at 8. „ 15S4, Loyalty & Charity, Star & Garter, Kew Bridge. New Finsbury Park, Hornsey VVoodT., Finsbury Park, at 8. „ 1637, Unity, Abercorn Hot., Great Stanmore. And General House Furnishers, St. Marylebone, Eyre Arms, Finchley-rd., at 8. „ 1685, Guelph , Red Lion , Leytonstone. Corinthian, George Hot., Millwall Docks, at 7. „ 1928, Gallery, Brixton Hall, Acre-lane, Brixton. Henlev. Three Crowns, North Woolwich , at 7.30. 11, 13, OXFORD STREET , W- Royal Naval College, Greenwich Hospital Schools, at 8. Eleanor, Angel Hot., Edmonton. Established 1855. Chaucer, The Old White Hart, High-st., Borough, at 8. MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LAN- Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, at 7.30. CASHIRE AND CHESHIRE, Brixton, Prince Regent, Dulxvich-rd., East Brixton , at 8. For the Week ending Saturday, June 9, 1883. Metropolitan Chap, Jamaica Coffee Ho.,St. Michael's Alley S. YARDLEY & SONS, Earl of Carnarvon Chap., Ladbrooke Hall, Notting-hill, 8. MONDAY, JUNE 4. (Established 1838,) 6. WEDNESDAY, JUNE Lodge 113, Unanimity, Bull Hot., Preston. Grand Lodge at 6 for 7. 42S, Sinceri ty, Angel Hot., Northxvich . SHOP FRONT BUILDERS LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . „ 1045, Stamford, Town Hal l , Altrincham. Kent, King and Queen, Norton Folgate, Bishopsgate- ,, 1051, Roxvley, M.R., Lancaster. SHOP FITTERS, st., at 8. „ 1264, Neptune, M.H., Liverpool . AND Prince Leopold, Grand Avenue M.H., 88, Gracechurch-st., Chap. 149 6, Trafford , Alexandra Hot., Manchester. Air - Tight Show Case Manufacturers, United Mariners, Lugard Hot., Lugard-rd., Peckham. Everton L. of I., M.H., Liverpool. WORKS—8, LOWER WOOD ST Confidence, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-st., 7 till 9. TUESDAY, JUNE 5- ., EXMOUTH ST., STEAM FACTORV — COMMERCE ROAD, WOOD GREEN New Concord, lolly Farmers, Southgate-rd., N., at 8. Lodge 673, St. John's, M.H., Liverpool . . Mt. Lebanon, Horse Shoe Tav., Nexvington Causeway, 8. „ 995, Furness, M.T., Ulverstone. SHOW ROOMS— Pythagorean, Portland Hot., Greenwich , at 8. Chap. 203, St. John of Jerusalem , M.H., Liverpool. La Tolerance, Morland Hot., Dean-st., W., at 8. Mark Lodge 11, Joppa , M.C, Birkenhead. United Strength , Hope Tav., 179, Stanhope-st., Regent's Merchant's L. of L, M.H., Liverpool. 25, Mount Pleasant, Clerkenwell. Park, at 8. Bootle L. of I., 146, Berry-street, Bootle. Every description of Fittings manufactured for Jexvellers, Peckham, Lord Wellington Hot., 516, Old Kent-rd., at 8. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. Burdett Coutts, Dukes Head, 79, Whitechapel Road, at 8 Cutlers, Stationers, Offices , Drapers, Museums, Banks Tavern, Highbury, at 8.30. Lodge 2S7, Unanimity, Dog and Partridge, Stockport. Libraries, Outfitters and Hosiers, Fancy Trades, &c. Finsbury Park, Cock M.H., Liverpool . Southwark, Southwark Park Tav., Southwark Park, at 8. „ 1013, Royal Victoria, Plans and Estimates provided for Shop Fronts and internal R l. Edxvd. Hot., Mare-st., Hackney, 8 „ 133s, Lindsay, M.H., Wigan. . Fittings in Toxvn or any part or the country. Dukeof Connaught, y M.K., Leigh. Whittington, Red Lion, Popp in's-court, Fleet-st., at 8. ,< '354> Marquis of Lome, Swan Hot., Stratford, at 8. „ 1620, Marlborough , Derby Hall, Tuebrook, Lp'l. " Langthorne, M.R., Birkenhead . Temperance in the East, G. the Fourth, Ida-st.,E.,at 7.30. Chap. 477, Fidelity, S. YARDLEY & SONS Liverpool-st., E.G. ,, 1356, De Gtey and Ripon, M.H., Liverpool. Respectfully solicit the patronage of Architects Eleanor, Trocadero Hot., Liverpool. Merchant Navy, Silver Tav., Burdett-rd., Limehouse, 7.30. Downshire L. of I., M.H., and Surveyors, Tav., PortobeIlo-ter.,Notting hill, 8. THURSDAY, JUNE 7. Creaton, Prince Albert whose instructions shall receive special and faithful attention. Panmure, Balham Hot.. Balham, 7. Lodge 249, Mariners, M.H., Liverpool. , York-st., S.W., at 7.30. M.H., Southport. Wanderers, Black Horse „ 1070, Starkie, OR DEFECTIVE SIGHT Emblematic. Goat and Star , Swallow-st., Regent-st., at 8. „ 1384, Equity, Alforde Chambers, Widnes. WEAK SPEC- Holloway, at 8.30 p.m. Lymm. TACLES scientifically adapted to remedy impaired vision Camden Chapter, Boston Hot., „ 1565, Earl of Chester, M.H., by Bro. ACKLAND , Surgeo n, daily, at Home and Thornthwaite 's, THURSDAY, JUNE 7. Chap. 75S, Bridgwater, M.H., Runcorn . Opticians to the Queen , 416, Strand, London, W.C. Send six Westminster and Keystone, F.M.H. „ 1502, Israel, M.H., Liverpool. stamps for "Ackland's Hints on Spectacles," which contains Lodge 10, Harmonic L. of I., Adelphi Hot., Liverpool. valuable suggestions to sufferers from imperfect sight. „ 742, CrystaJ Palace, Crystal Palace, Sydenham.