for the sympathy which has been shown him in this THE EOYAL FUNERAL. hour of his affliction . One feature of the mournful duties of Wednesday THE funeral of our late Brother H.E.H. the Duke was the simplicity and absence of show which charac- of Clarence and Avondale took place on terised them. The ceremonies of the day were com- Wednesday, at Windsor, with regal pomp, and, what menced at an early hour at Sandringham Church, must have been far more gratifying to our Grand where a special service was held, and was attended by Master, the Princess of Wales, and other members of the members of the Eoyal Family. From there the the Eoyal Family, amid the grief of a people, and body of the deceased Duke was taken to the railway the manifest sympathy of an Empire. The mournlul station, the Prince of Wales and other mourners events of the last few days have produced such an proceeding on foot the entire distance, of two and a outburst of loyal sympathy as was never shown half miles, thereby giving further evidence of the before, or, perhaps, was ever possible before. From sincerity of their grief, and, it must be admitted, all parts ot the world the electric telegraph has causing a terrible strain on their feelings, as any one flashed messages of condolence and regret, and if we who has joined m such mournlul processions, even may judge from the apparent sincerity of the mourn- for a short distance, will at once recognise. The ing immediately around ns, and compare with it the local Freemasons took the opportunity of testifying messages sent from all parts of the Universe, it is their regret at this stage of the proceedings, and we safe to say that Wednesday was regarded as a day of may assure our Grand Master that the action of the mourning by almost the whole ot the civilized small body of Craftsmen who attended him on the road, inhabitants of the globe. What a splendid testi- and thereby showed their respect for his departed monial this to onr illustrious Brother the Prince of son, who was himself a member of their Lodge, was Wales and his family, for it must be recognised that but an example of what every Lodge in England this wide-spread sympathy is rather a tribute to the would have liked to have done had they had the popularity of the Prince and Princess of Wales than opportunity. We think the Prince of Wales recog- to the memory of their departed son, who was really nised this when, on passing the members of the too young to have won for himself such universal Philanthropic Lodge, of King's Lynn, who were esteem. He was, without question, a worthy son of drawn up in full regalia at the top of the hill over- worthy parents, and the whole of the human race looking Wolferton Station, and who reverently took the opportunity of expressing their approval of uncovered as the mournful procession passed, he the true family affection which has long been a dis- raised his hat in acknowledgment. The sympathy tinguishing characteristic of the members of our displayed by the few brethren on that solemn Eoyal Family, and which has unquestionably done occasion will be fully endorsed on Wednesday next, much to win for them the regard in which they are when a Special Meeting of Grand Lodge will be held, held by the subjects of the Queen. The Prince of for the purpose of giving expression to the feelings Wales found an opportunity, even amidst his suffer- entertained by the Craft towards their honoured ings, on Wednesday, to acknowledge this wide-spread chief and the members of his family in their present sympathy, causing a message to be communicated distress. The summons convening this Special to the people of the Empire immediately on his Communication of Grand Lodge reads thus :— arrival at Windsor Castle, after having seen the remains of his son deposited in their resting place at UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE St. George's Chapel, Windsor. The message was in AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ENGLAND. the following words :— His R OYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD, PRIN CE OF WALES, K.G., &c, &c, &c, &c, M.W. GRAND MASTER . " The Prince and Princess of Wales are anxious to express to Her Majesty's subjects, whether in the United SIR and BROTHER , Kingdom, in the Colonies, or in India, the sense of their The favour of your attendance is particularly desired at deep gratitude for the universal feeling of sympathy a Special Grand Lodge, to be holden at this place, on Wed- manifested towards them at a time when they are over- nesday, the 27th day of January instant, at Twelve for powered by the terrible calamity which they have sustained One o'clock punctually, to consider and resolve upon in the loss of their beloved eldest son. If sympathy at Addresses of Condolence on the much regretted death of such a moment is of any avail , tho remembrance that their His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, gr:ef has been shared by all classes will be a lasting K.G., Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire, Past Grand consolation to their sorrowing hearts, and, if .possible, will Warden, and to arrange for their presentation. make them more than ever attached to their dear By Command of the M.W. Grand Master. conntry." ALFRED A. PENDLEBURY Assist. G. Seci " Windsor Castlo, 20th January 1892." Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.I Those who know anything of the general character j 19th January 1892. of our Grand Master will recognise in this message a I In addition to this a formal order has been given true expression of his thankfulness and appreciation I by Grand Lodge that all Lodges in the Jurisdiction shall be placed in mourning for three months, com- mencing from Monday last, the 18th inst., the mourning to be worn being as follows :— #fctttran>. In consequence of the much lamented death of His BRO . J. M. P. MONTAGU, P.G.D. Roval Highness THE D UKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE , K.G., Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire, Past Grand ANOTHER victim to the epidemic now raging in almost Warden , it is ordered that the Grand Lodgo and all sub- every part of the country is Bro. J. M. P, Montagu, J.P., ordinate Lodges be placed in Masonic mourning for the D.L., Past Grand Deacon of England, and Past Grand f-pnco of Three Months from this date. Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Dorsetshire, who died at bis residence, Downe Hall, Bridport, on tho The mourning to be worn by brethren individually to be as follows : 18th instant. In the Second Scries of Masonic Portraits, reprinted from the columns of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE , Grand Officer**, "Present, and Past—Threo rosettes of black crape and issued by us in 1879, will be found a full record of on tha bad ge, and one nt tho point of the chain or collar just above the jewel. Bro. Montagu's distinguished career as a Mason , of which Craft he had been a devotee for the last 40 Masters, Past Masters, and Master Masons—Three black crape years. Our rosettes on badge and one on collar where the latter is deceased brother was one of the mosfc generous supporters worn. of our many Charitable Institutions, for which he had Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices—Tiro black crapa rosettes served many Stewardships, and had nofc only constituted at the loir«r part of tho badge. White gloves. himself a Vice-Patron of each of them, bufc had likewise By command of the M.W. Grand Master. made Mrs. Montagu, his daughters, and his sons either Life-Governors, Vice-Presidents, or Vice-Patrons. He AMRED A. PENDLEBURY, Assist. G. Sec. was indeed a most distinguished member of our Order, and his We anticipate there will be a very large death will bo severely felt in the Province of Dorset- attendance shire at this Special Meeting of Grand , with which he had been so intimately connected Lodge, on Wed- during three-fourths of his career in Masonry. nesday, and we may expect to hear that similar gatherings have been held in connection with the various Provincial Grand Lodges of the country, for BRO . JOHN MORRIS BROAD. in such a matter as this our Provincial rulers are as THE death of Bro. John Morris Broad, a much respected anxious to give expression to local feeling as the Mason in the North of London, took place at his residence heads of the Order can possibly be to give utterance in the Hornsey Road on the 10th inst., at the compara- to the sentiments of the Craft generally. But whatever tively early age of 38. Bro. Broad was initiated in the may be done in an official manner we know we are Perseverance Lodge, No. 1743, and became oue of the justified in assuring our Grand Master that he has founders of the Philbrick Lodge, No. 2255, of which he the sympathy of his Masonic brethren, and that they was J.W. at the time of his decease ; he was also one of sincerely regret the terrible trouble which has fallen the founders of the Galen Lodge, No. 2394. The funeral upon Ills family by the death of his eldest son. ; took place on tho 14th inst., and was attended by a number of Masonic brethren. The cortege left Hornsey Rise for the family grave, at Finchley Cemetery, about 11*30 a.m., very impressivel rendered b The Mark Grand Lodge has also issued similar where the service was y y the who in the course of his address of Circulars. In this latter case, however officiating clergyman, , the meetin«5 condolence to the bereaved family made a feeling allusion lias been summoned for Wednesday, the 27th instant to the lamented death of the Duke of Clarence. at Two for THREE o'clock. This will enable those who so desire it to attend both meetings. BRO. J. S. KERSTEMAN. A PROMINENT Devon Mason has passed away in the person of Bro. John Stewart Kersteman, -who died at Teignmonth, A large wreath was made for the Provincial Grand on Monday last, after a few days' illness, at the early ago Lodgo of Berkshire by Messi-s. Dick Radclyffe and Co., of of 44. He had been an active member of Benevolent High Holborn. Ifc was composed of arum lilies, lilies of the Lodge, No. 303, wherein he was W.M. in 1877, and again valley, camelias, white hyacinths, tulips, gardenias, primu- in 1881. He was appointed Prov. Grand Registrar by the las, and other choice white flowers . The shield comprised late Prov. Grand Master of Devonshire, Bro. the Rev. John white primulas as groundwork, with the word " Berks." Huyshe, and he held that office when the present Prov. It also showed the square and compasses in violets • violet Grand Master the Right Hon. Lord Ebrington , was bows tied the sprig of acacia on the ends, wherein were installed. On llth September 1890, he was appointed printed, in gold letters, Prov. Senior Grand Warden. He was a P.Z. of Benevolent Provincial Grand Lodge. Chapter, attached to Lodge 303, and P.P.G.J. Devon. As J. T. MOKIAND, M.A., D.P.G.M. a Mark Mason he was P.M. of Benevolent Mark Lodge, J. W. M AKTIN P.G. Seoretar7. No. 316, and also a member of Devon Mark Lodge, No. 215. A second large wreath was made by the same Firm for In this degree Provincial rank had been offered him, but Etonian of St. John, No. 209, the senior Lodge of the late he declined to take office. He was buried at Teignmonth, Duke's Province. on Thursday, 21st instanfc, wifch Masonic honours, a large number of the membera of No. 303 and other Lodges attending the funeral. Out of respect to the memory of H.R.H. the Dnke of Clarence, who honoured them last winter by lunching -with his Royal father under their roof, on the occasion of his in- BRO. JOHN WHILE. stallation as Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire^ Messrs. A POPULAR member of our Order, one we were accus- Sutton and Sons closed their premises from 1 till 5 p.m. on the day of the funeral , and on the same day a tomed to meet whenever a prominent Masonic function magnificent had to be enacted has passed away wreath of lilies of the valley and violets, which had , in fche person of Bro. been John While P.M. and P.Z. 228. Bro. While died on Wed- prepared by Royal permission, was personally presented at nesday morning, at 10"15. His illness had bean a long Windsor, with an expression of the Firm's respectful esteem one, but he bore it with exemplary fortitude, and even down to and loyal regard for the late Duke of Clarence and Avon dale. the last hoped* for recovery. He was fortunate in having for his nurse one of the kindest and gentlest of daughters, who bore in his presence the most cheerful of dispositions, One of the many engagements the untimely death of the and endeavoured to soothe and soften a couch which Duke of Clarence made it necessary to cancel was a gave no ease and a chamber which afforded no repose. Bro. dinner of the Studholme Lodge, on Friday, the 15th John While, as representative of The Times, was popular inst. The Duke was himself to have been present, and amongst his confreres, and sincere will be the regrefc that was also to have taken the Rose Croix degree in the same his early death will evoke. Lodge during the coming week. ments have for their mission the service of the people. Let them leave tyranny over nations to the pagan and the barbarian . Enow THE REPUBLICAN BISHOP OP then, Masons and Jews who govern us, that we are weary of your administration—we Catholics, who form almost the numerical GRENOBLE. whole of the nation of France. Take heed to our pleas, against the latform we FAVA'S address to his clergy, time when, taking Catholicism itself as our political p , MONSEIGNEUR shall ourselves assume the direct authority. Retreat, contains a assembled before their annual Gentlemen, it depends npon yon, tho olergy of this diocese, that this reply to the vehement polemic of which we (The Weekl y shall be accomplished as far as regards this diocese. It depends upon ^ Register)' gave some specimens from the Figaro ' s reports of tbe clergy of France that it shall be realised in tho whole of France. some clerical opinions in Paris. The Bishop says :— Gentlemen, the clergy have the future of the country in their hands. Let them petition the Bishops to urge their just complaints and We have desired to give you, heart to heart, the reason of our those of the people in their charge in the quarter where they will public and solemn declaration of our acceptance of the government avail ; and the Government at the sight of this imposing majority, instituted iu Franco—that is, of the "Republic. It is obvious that whioh. is practically the nation, will understand that there is no every living Frenchman is de facto a Republican , since France is a choice except submission or resignation. Should the decision be for Republican state ; bnt there certainly exist French men who do not resignation, the nation , resuming the authority which is its own, at heart accept that form of government—who do no more than would take counsel. Our adversaries love to play with words, the endure it. For ourselves, Gentlemen, lifting up oar soul to that power whereof they well know. Thus it is that they seek to belittle Providence which wills or permits the events of the world, we all us and to frustrate us by the mocking cry of " Gouvemement des unite in accepting the fact that what was the French Empire has Cures." Gentlemeb, we know that a Government of priests is a become the French Republic ; and if ifc should please France one day Government by Jesus Christ, Who came not to be ministered unto, to adopt another form, in consequence of the growing intolerance of but to minister. The Popes call themselves the servants of the ser- the Republic towards the Catholic religion, then also would we bow vants of God . And the Popes do, in fact, govern by preaching to the down before the mysterious designs of Divine Providence. Submis- rioh the Gospel of their duty of serving the poor, the small, the sive children of the Church, we tarn our eyes to the Popo ; we accept laborious classes. And do not the priests insist upon the same what he accepts, and refuse what he refuses You will remem- truth ; Our adversaries are displeased that we shonld deliver our ber that France in general made no difficulty as to accepting a message ; they would like to see us burrowing underground , or at Republican Constitution under Thiers and MacMahon ; few were least retiring to our sacristies. But the time for thafc kind of thing dissatisfied except the Freemasons, who conld not realise their ideal, is past. Vive la RSpublique Ghretienne ! It will restore to the people whioh was no other than an anti-Christian Republic. In 1878 thoir all their lawful rights, and to the clergy the liberty to serve, to chief spoke in their name to the President a word whioh was later to elevate, to protect the people. be addressed to himself : " Either submision or resignation. The Marshal, accustomed to meet enemies who faced him in the light of the sun, declined to match himself with men working in the mystery of their " Lodges -" he resigned. From that time our poor France has been in the power of Freemasonry and the Republic has been its The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence slave. was held on Wednesday evening, at Freemasons' Hall. Grey P.G.D., President, was in the chair. After an exposition of the steady work of fche Free- Bro. Robert the Bishop pro- Bros. James Brett and 0. A. Cottebrune occupied fchir masons in France during twelve years, chairs. Bros. Pendlebnry Assist. G. Secretary, ceeds :— respective Dodd, and Lee represented Grand Secretary's office . There were, moreover, a thousand other things to trouble onr There were also present Bros. Brown, Mercer, Vallentine, hearts j and we asked, What is to be done ? To whom, after God, Dairy, Chapman, Bunker, Abraham, Vincent, Goldschmidt, shall we turn ? To princes ? Noble, indeed, are some of their Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, Langley, Whitmarsh, adherents, but what can they effect against the sectaries in power F Hopekirk, And should we await, with arms folded , their possible return ? Tijou, Mnlvey, Coop, Medwin, Brown, Smith, Vine, Albert, Should we sacrifice Catholic interests to their dynastic cause ? To Earnshaw, Massey, Fuhe, Money, Harper, Catling, Taylor, Conservatives ? They, too, are impotent. Should we turn to the Yaxley, Osman, Betty, Pointer, Westerhy, Klenck, Freemasons, the Jews, tbe infidels themselves, and persuade them Beaumont, Bryson, Gowan, Hamilton, Dove, Lucker, to justice towards the Church ? That, too, has been attempted. It Tyler. After the Board had heen formally is to Rome that we turned , and we heard the voice of Leo XIII., and Sadler G. calling us thence to a struggle with the enemies of trnth , and opened, the by-laws of the Board, on motion duly made through his example and his words, bidding us go to the mechanics and seconded, were taken as read. Bro. Grey said that in the towns, to the labourers on tho soil, bidding us teach the before entering on their business, he felt that as President lowly and love the lowly, for the exalted had forsaken . us. It is of this Board he would be carrying oufc the wish of its with the humble, with the Christian democracy, that we shall rege- That was one of the nerate tho world, and shall carry to the ends of the earth, and among members if he moved a resolution. people still barbarous the adorable name of Jesus Christ, Thus it is, saddest days they had ever seen, and was perhaps nofc an and the poor prefer the Republican form of government to any other, unfitting one for people to pay a tribute of affectionate because it secures to them a part in the direction of affairs and respect to the memory of one who was gone—Col. Shad- recognises in them a kind of sovereignty. It is therefore reasonable, well Henry Gierke, Grand Secretary. This time last since the Republic is the form of government established in France, to adhere to that form, and to go frankly to the working classes and month when the Board met, Col. Shadwell Gierke was at say to them : We are with you, be you with us, and together let us his home, then a dying man. He had shown sufficient so act that, as the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris has said, proofs of the same energy and pluck with which he had France may remain Christian ; we are Catholics alike ; let stuck to his duty when he was but a young officer in the us unite against Jews, Freemasons, Freethinkers, Infidels, army doing his duty to his country and his Queen. He Atheists, the impious of every kind , who are all devoted to their separate interests; and then let us realise the wish of Leo XIII., was at his office to the last possible moment, showing his father and friend of the workman, of the labourer, of the populace, untiring devotion to the Craft, and there was no body of whose rights he has vindicated with infinite diligence, and let us Masons who would mourn his death with more sincere prepare in our schools an army whioh we shall let loose upon the regrefc than the members of the Board of Benevolence. world, not with fire and sword, but to bring with them the flame of propose the following resolution : " That charity. Hate is sterile. The hate of Jews and Freemasons is He would now ineffectual in the world. Bnt Christian love makes the fruitfulness the members of this Board desire to record on the minntes of the universe. . . . Now those missionaries from France, who an expression of their deep regrefc at fche severe loss fchey are welcomed all orer the world, have almost all of them sprung, as have sustained by the death of Col. Shadwell H. Gierke, we have done, from the ranks of the people, from the Cardinal who the Grand Secretary. His devotion to his duties, his labours to fertilise the desert, to those Apostles of the Faith who disposition and his untiring efforts to assist his were before our armies in the extreme East. benevolent , Let Catholics but unite, and tbe reign of Freemasonry will soon brethren, will be gratefully remembered by every member bo at an end. Yon, gentlemen, one with yonr Bishop and attached of the Board of Benevolence." If ifc was also the wish of to your people, will form a preponderating majority in this diocese, the brethren that a copy of this resolution should be sent able to direct the legislation in municipalities, and ultimately to take to Col. Gierke's sorrowing widow and family, the sympathy fche helm of the commonwealth. If in all other dioceses your example is followed , the victory is ours to-morrow. We shall bat of fche brethren might be some small consolation to them. have to present ourselves in a body before those who rule us, and to Bro. James Brett P.G.P., Senior Vice-President, seconded say to them : " See, here is the French nation, from whioh you hold tho motion, which was carried unanimously. The your power, and which comes to you now to say to yon that you brethren then confirmed recommendations to the M.W. have failed in your engagements, inasmuch as yon have made lawa destructive of Grand Master, made at last meeting, to the amount of distributive justice, such as the edncational law names of against religious schools, the military law for seminarists, the fiscal £510. The new lists contained 32 petitioners. law against Convents, and others besides. Messieurs les sinateurs Five of these were deferred, and the remainder were et diputis, you must retract those laws; the French people, yonr relieved, with a total sum of £645. There was one master after God, so wills it, and yon are bound to respect its will, being elected recommendation to Grand Lodge for £100, and two for to that end." What would our rulers reply to suoh an £50 each. There were two recommendations to the Grand appeal ? To refuse would be to pronounce the sentence of their own fall. There is no resisting with impunity a nation claiming its Master for £40 each, and four for £30 each. Seven lawtul rights. A government depending upon the people's suffrage grants were made of £20, two of £15, six of £10, and tor its authority is bound to listen to the people. Christian govern- three of £5 each. MASONIC ANTIQUITY. directed the work. In England, as upon the continent, the early policy of the Craft was shaped by the church, An Extract from an Oration by Brother George W. under whoso protecting care it flourished and waxed Warvelle, Grand Orator , before the Grand Lodge oj strong, and the titles still employed in the nomenclature of some of the officers of the Lodge are directl Freemasons in Illinois, in Chicago, 7th October y 1S91. attributable to fcho ecclesiastical supervision of that period. POSSIBLY no topic has more frequently engaged the Ifc is a matter of congratulation for us that in tracing attention of Masonic orators or writers than the our Masonic genealogy, and proving our descent from the Antiquity of Masonry. Its elucidation has called forth the English Craftsmen, we are compelled to rely on no doubtful best thoughts of the brightest intellects of this and of theories or unsubstantial legends. Fortunately there exists pasfc ages, and upon it the student and philosopher have authentic data in the shape of contemporaneous docu- written tomes almost innumerable, and yet, after two mentary evidence, upon which we may with confidence centuries of research , thought, and discussion, ifc is the rely, and which fully confirms all our claims of ancient and ono topic of all others concerning which tho great body of honourable lineage. These documents, for the mosfc part, tlie Craft entertain the most hazy, indistinct, and incorrect consist of manuscript versions of what are known as the Old ideas. Charges, or the regulations for the government of the Craffc, and of these there are some thirty-one copies in existence LEGENDS OP MASONIC HISTORY. , of undoubted antiquity. They are deposited in the British The legendary history of Freemasonry locates its origin Museum, the Grand Lodge of England, and in the archives afc or immediately anterior to the building of King of its constituents, and may be seen by any person who may Solomon's temple afc Jerusalem, while numerous learned desire to investigate for himself the stability of our claims. and industrious brethren have endeavoured to demonstrate The earliest document yet brought to light connected with tho fact of its existence for thousands of years prior to the progress of Freemasonry in England is known as tho thafc event. Now, I do not propose to enter iuto any Halliwoll Manuscript, dating from tho fourteenth century controversial arguments to show the truth or falsity of —November, 1388— and is supposed fco have been mado in theso claims, nor am I inclined to striko with iconoclastic obedience to an ordinance of Richard II. calling for hand the cherished idols nnd traditions of the Craft. I returns from the guilds and Crafts. Ifc is in every respect only s.iy thafc no evidence, to my mind, sufficient to a remarkable document, and the most precious heritage substantiate tho truth of these assertions has over been that has come down to us. It is written on vellum, n,nd brought to my attention , and every attempt to show a line its composition is in metre or a sort of rude verse. From of nnbroken continuity between tho temple-builders and international evidence it is supposed to be the work of a the Masons of to-day has resulted , so far as my observation poet priest or monk of that day, a supposition that is goes, in utter failure. And because we are unable to prove strengthened by the well-known facts of early ecclesias - by irrefutable evidence that this Grand Lodge, sitting in tical patronage, and the probable dearth of clerical attain- Annual Communication on the banks of Lake Michigan, is ments among the workmen of thafc period. Here, fchen , the direct descendant and lineal successor of Kino* we have authentic evidence five hundred years old of the Solomon's artificers afc Jerusalem threo thousand years ago, existence of a Masons' guild afc that time in full and no inconsiderable number of the Craffc have conceived an vigorous lifo , and in those days of mushroom societies with idea that we have no past ; thafc our claim of antiquity is a doubtful pedigrees, five hundred years is not too short a fable, and that our title of " ancient " is based on no better period on which to predicate the term " ancient." Tho grounds than simple priority over the numerous imitative nex fc in importance is known as the Coke Manuscri pt, societies that have followed us. But in reply to this I can which, like the one I havo just describod,is contained within say : If our claims of remote antiquity are doubtful , the archives of the British Museum. It is in a fine state of assertions of modern origin are absolutely false, and in preservation, and its original cover of wood still remains, making this statement I am prepared to fully sustain the together with the rough twino connecting the vellum sheets, position I have taken by evidence of undoubted authen- apparently as it was sewed four hundred years ago. Then ticity. Freemasonry is an ancient society, with a long and there u the Landsdowne Manuscri pt, datirjg from tho honourable record, and the contemplation of its develop- sixteenth century, written upon threo and one-half sheets ment from the guilds of humble artizans to tlio powerful of stoufc paper, and the parchment roll in tbo custody of the influential and far-reaching organization of to-day is, to my Grand Lodge of England, bearing date 25th December mind, a spectacle of far deeper interest than all its 1583. There are, besides, a large number of other ancient mythic glory under the patronage of Israel's wise documents, many of which bear evidence of being copied king. from others still older, all tending to indicate the existence Society in the tenth century was just emerging from the of fche society at a very early date. lethargy, gloom, and barbarism of fche dark age. These documents have reference to Masonry as an Individual liberty, so long restrained , now began to be artificer's guild only, and «uch it continued to be until late asserted ; the liberal arts, for ages preceding fche sole in the sixteenth century. Prior to the year 1424 it was property of the church and confined to monastic communi- strictly an operative association, working privately wifch ties, gave faint evidence of an existence among the people, closed doors and sedulously guarding the secrets of fche and while the cloister still directed the hands of the trade, and Scotch Masonry so continued long after ifc workman, ifc no longer held him in a tenacious grasp. ceased in England. Afc this time, however, occurred a most In the eleventh century fchd sp irit of progress was still more remarkable circumstance that completely changed the manifest in the revival of commerce, the extension of character of the association as well as its future destinies, manufactures, and the cultivation of handicrafts, and about and to which we owe the fact of onr assembly here to-day. this time occurred fche organization oi the guilds o£ artificers It would seem thafc the power and influence of the trades which were afterwards to play such important parts in the union were not unknown even in those days, and that our political drama. In the twelfth century these guilds had ancient operative brethren had arrived at a full under- spread wifch marvellous rapidity over the greater part of standing of its value, for we find thafc in this year, being Europe, embracing nearly every trade and occupation , and the third year of Henry VI., an enactment was made, called from that time until the present Freemasonry in some fche statute of labourers, whereby Masons were no longer form has been a living, potential energy in the social life permitted to assemble as a body of operative workmen, or of the civilized world. Of the progress of the Masons' to exercise their handicraft with guarded doors, nor ware guild npon the continent of Europe, its trials, its triumphs, they permitted to fix the price of their labour or establish and its glorious achievements, time does nofc permit ordinances affecting apprentices. The object of the statute me to speak, and I shall confine the remainder of my was to break up the guilds by denying to them the benefits remarks to a very brief summary of its career in England of combination , but, like many other attempts of sup- the birthplace of Speculative Masonry. pression, the results were far different from the expectation, for, notwithstanding this prohibition, the society continued PRINCIPLE S OP OPERATIVE MASONRY. to exist as a benevolent and fraternal association, with its From the best attainable sources of information ifc would membership confined to workmen actually engaged in seem that the principles of the operative art were derived Operative Masonry. But during the sixteenth century, from France, and numerous examples of medifcval while it still continued to be a trade society, its benefits architecture are still extant in various parts of Great Britain and advantages were no longer confined to Operative which bear upon them the name of the French master who Masons, and workmen in other lines were received, until finall y, in th*3 century folio whig, ifc became purely of nearly a thousand years. And let ifc be a matter of speculative, and men from every walk of life, including congratulation for us that wo aro unable to connect our- persons of rank, began to seek admission. During this selves with the learned and mystical societies of the ancient period was engrafted upon it the system of mystical world, for, by the light of authentic history, our path has philosophy which has ever since formed one of its over been onward and upward, with no diminishing distinguishing characteristics, and about this time may glories, lost arts, or forgotten knowledge.—Voice of properly be fixed tho birth of modern Freemasonry as a Masonry. system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. MASONRY IN TUE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY. THE NEED FOR MASONIC HALLS. latter half of the seventeenth century was a period BRO. GEORGE 1BESON, chartered accountant, -was, on the The 13th instant, installed W.M. of the Combermere Lodge of of turmoil and civil dissensions, and these, together with Union , No. 295. For the first time in the recollection of the oldest other causes, led to a partial disruption of fche society, Macclesfield Mason tho Lodge was held in the Town HaU , the so thafc for several years ifc remained in a rather dormant banquet taking place as usual at the Macclesfield Arras Hotel. The condition. Many of tho Lodges practically disbanded , and newly-elected W.M. was congratulated by the brethren, of whom activity seems to have been manifested until there was a good muster, on the success of the " innovation"— but little whioh avoids the delay that has hitherto taken place between the what is known as the Revival of 1716 and the subsequent closing of the Lodge and the banqnet—and there is every likelihood assembly of 1717, out of which sprang the Grand Lodge that the example set will be followed in future, or rather, until the of England—the mother of all Grand Lodges. " Macclesfield Lodges place themselves in the enviable position of As the enactment of the statute of labourers marked an their Congleton brethren, and possess a Masonio Hall, with ample in the life of Masonry, so the revival of 1716 marked accommodation for both " ceremonies." Usually also the Festival epoch takes place on the first Thursday ia January, bat this year it had to another, and no event in the history of the Craft is more be postponed owing to the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge replete with stirring interest. It would seem, however, ta Knutsford. The Combermere will next year celebrate its Cente- that no minutes were kept of these early meetings, or at nary. Snch an occasion is a fitting one for the erection of the long- least none have yet been found for six years after this talked of Masonio Hall.—Macclesf ield Courier. assembly, and the only information we possess of the transactions is contained in the edition of " Anderson's Constitution , published soon after, by authority of the Grand Lodge. From these we learn that King George I. entered London most magnificently, 20fch September #I& OTtomtte 1717, andjthat after the rebellion was over, in 1716, the few London Lodges thought fit to cement nnder a Grand Warrants of " Afcholl" or " Ancient ° Lodges- Master as the centre of union and harmony. Therefore, they and some of the old brethren met afc the Apple Tree No. 196. tavern, and having put into the chair the oldest Master BRIDGE TOWN, BABBADOES . Mason present (being the Master of a Lodge), they Warrant of Confirmation. and resolved constituted themselves into a Grand Lodge, ZETLAND, G.M. to hold the annual feast and assembly, and chose a Grand Master from among themselves until they should have the So nil anb tfecrn our $i gbt Morsljipful aittr Robing ^rctljwtt, honour of a noble brother at their head. Accordingly, m—.. "WE, Thomas Dundas (Earl of Zetland), Barou St. John's day, 1717, the annual assembly and feast was / >. Dnndas of Aske, in the county of York, Lord Lieute- / Dukes of Clarence in our history, the second and third met with violent deaths, the fifth has died suddenly, and under inexpressibly sad circumstances, on the eve of his marriage, and the only son of any of these Dukea was beheaded in the Tower. The installation of Bro. H. H. .R. Chapman S.W. aa There is no other title with an equally sinister record. Had he lived Worshipfnl Master of the Lodge of Concord took place now, Richard of Gloucester would hardly have shown the same (by dispensation) at tho Masonic Hall , Bristol, on the eagerness to change titles with George of Clarence as Shakespeare 13th instant. The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand attributes to him, on the ground of its being " too ominous." The first Duke of Clarence was Lionel Plantagenet, third son of Master of Wilts, Bro. the Right Hon. fcho Earl of Radnor, Edward III. He married, as his first wife, the daughter and heiress took part in the installation ceremony, and was assisted of De Burgb, Earl of Ulster, who had himself married the daughter by Bro. G. H. Palmer P.M. G32 P.P.G.J.W. Wilts, and and co-heireis of the De Clares. The title of Clarence was derived Bro. W. Roger Brown P.M. 632 P.P.G.J.D . Wilts. The from that ancient famil but it exp y, ired with its firs t holder, as attendance was affected by the prevailing sickness. Lionel Plantagenet left only a daughter, who married Edmund Mor- timer, Earl of March, through whom the House of York claimed the Throne. Lionel married a second wife, the daughter of the Duko of Milan, but disd in Piedmont in 1368, leaving no children by her. DANGERS OV Puntiic PARADE AND GROTESQUE RITUAL .—There The title of Clarence was revived in 1411, when that Dukedom was is abroad an army of Societies, which aim to displace and supersede conferred by Henry I v. on his second son, Thomas Plantagenet, who Freemasonry, by gaudy show, public parade, grotesque rituals aud was killed ten yean later at the battle of Beauge. That defeat, promises of pecuniary advantage. On one side we hear of new although promptly retrieved by Henry V., who died imm-idiately organisations claiming to be Masouic, and asserting that they are afterwards, was the precursor of the French successes under Joan ancient; on the other, we have rival bodies to recognised Masonio of Aro and Dunois, which resulted in the expulsion of the English Institutions. True Freemasons are seduced into membership with from France. The second Duke of Claronce left no descendants them. The result is edicts und i-xpulsious , with suits in courts of law whatever. to sot thom asido. Wo ara gratified to know that so far the courts have Fifty years later, in 1461, Edward IV. conferred this title on his not attempted to interfere with the rights of true Masonic Bodies to brother George, who held it until his murder in 1478, when also the preserve their own self-governmonc aud administer discipline to dis- title was attainted. Of all the Dukes of Clarence, he was the only obedient brethren. Perhaps Freemasons themselves aro not free one to leave a son by his wife, the younger daughter of Warwick, from blame iu the matter. Public displays of Masonic ceremonies ara the King-maker. This son, who was known as Edward, Earl of becoming common. These give an inkling of information to the Warwick, was beheaded in the Tower by order of Henry VII. in profane of tho affairs of Masonry, and lead to gossip about them 1499. His sister, and the only daughter of Clarence, was the Thus tbe doings of Freemasons become a part of the politics (not still more unfortunate Margaret, Countess of Salisbury—tha last of party politics, but tha personal status) of the brethren ; aud con- the Plantagenets—who, at a great '.age, and after a long captivity, sequently when a Masonic question arise?, it is discussed outside of was executed in 1541 in the Tower, where her only brother had Lodges and Chapters, aud iu halls and clubs. Then comos litigation suffered nearly half a century before. By her marriage with Sir and its endless train , so that the question whether a Mason is a good Richard Pole, tho Countess of Salisbury left several descendants, and true brother, becomes a public question aud not a Masonic through whom several noble English families trace back their ancestry matter.— Comp. Michael Arnold , in Report on Cor respondence to to the Plantagenets. Grand H.R.A. Chapter of Pennsylva n ia. In 1789 the Dukedom of Clarence was bsstowad on William, third son of George III., and afterwards King William IV., who died without any issue, and in 1890, one hundred years later, the The TOWER FUHSISHIXG COMPANY LIMITED suppy goods on Hire direct from title was renewed for the last time in the person of tho Prince whose "Mauufucturers ; one, two or threo years' credit without security. Purchasers death the United Kingdom, and the whole Empire are mourning have the choice of loo Wholesale Houses. Call or write for Prospectus. to-day. Address—Secretary, 43 Great Tower Street , E.G. An event of more than ordinary Masonic interest was the initiation, on loth inst., of Mr. Hedworth Williamson THE LATE COL. SHADWELL H. CLERKE. , eldest son of the worthy baronet of Whitburn, who has been issued by tlio THE following communication has been for some years the Grand Master of the Province of ted Supreme Council, 33°, of the Ancient and Accep Durham, and whose father before him also held tho same Rite :— high office in the Cratt in the Province. Sir Hedworth , in fact, is both an initiate and a Past Master of tho the Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand From the East of old Palatine Lodge, No. 07, in which his eldest Inspectors General of the 33rd degree of the Ancient and son was Accepted Rite of Freemasonry for Fjngland -wwl Wales and the initiated in so impressive a manner by his father, on Dependencies of Great Britain under the G.C. of the Zanith near Wednesday evening, at Sunderland. Mr. Hedworth Wil- the B.B. answering to 51° 30' N. Lat. and 6' W. Meridian of liamson is private secretary to Baron Horscholl. There Greenwich. was a numerous and influential gathering of Provincial DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , Officers on the occasion. Sir Hedworth Williamson him- It is with profound sorrow that the Supreme Council have to self occupied the chair daring the ceremony, the W.M. announce the death of V. 111. Bro. Col. Shadwell H. Gierke, 33° , an Bro. W. Birch constitutionally giving the position to the activ* member of their Bod y, who went to his rest on tha 25t h Provincial Grand Master when he attends. Among the December last. Provincial Officers present was Bro. R. Hudson Provincial Supreme Bro. Gierke held the office of Grand Chancellor in the Grand Secretary, whose appearance after a long and Counci l, was a Past Grand Warden in the Mark degree, and in the Order of the Temple filled the high position of Great Sub-Prior ; but trying illness was hailed with great pleasure by the he was even more widely known as Grand Secretary in the United brethren, who congratulated him upon joining them. Bro. Grand Lodge of England, a post in which, for 11 years, he worked Hudson has been much missed by the Province daring with constant zeal and attention, and in whioh, it is not too much to his illness, hence there were many good wishes, and the full confidence of the entire Masonic Craft. It is say, he enjoyed the hope expressed that he would again be able to be in his unnecessary to dwell on the merits of one who thus held snch a very prominent position in the siveral branches of Freemasonry, and who place, where he is always so acceptable. was so widely known among all classes of English Freemasons, or to attempt in any way to enumerate the many bright and sterling* The annual Masonic bal l , in aid of the Masonic Charities, qualities which he possessed in so eminent a degree, and which was hold in the Mansion House, Doncaster, on the 14th inst. endeared him to all with whom h« came in contact, whether as The decorative plants had been supplied by Mr. Key worth, intimate friends or as casual acquaintances. and the refreshments were superintended b Miss Hoskison. The members of the Supreme Council, with whom the deceased y was associated for many years, feel that they have lost in Bro. Gierke, The question was discussed by the Committee in tho not only a genial friend, but a wise and prudent Counsellor, and they morning as to the postponement of the ball, owing are confident that this feeling will be shared by the whole body of to the death of the Duke of Clarence, but seeing that the Freemasons under their jurisdiction. intervening time was so short, it conld not be seen how thia Bro. Clerke was initiated into Freemasonry at Malta as far back could be done. as the year 1855, from whioh time, up to that of his decease, he always proved himself to be an active, zealous, and efficient'member of the Craft. He joined the Ancient and Accepted Rite under the Following the free breakfast on Sunday at the Great Arthur Irish jurisdiction , from which he was affiliated to tbe Supreme Counci l Street Mission Hall, Golden Laoe, a telegram, as under, was for England , and was, in 1873, appointed its Grand Secretary-General. forwarded, at the request of the poor and destitute guests, to the In the following year, 1874, he was, on the nomination of the Prince of Wales, at Sandringham :—To their R.H. the Prince and Sovereign Grand Commander, unanimously elected to a seat on the Princess of Wale.", and Princess May, and other members of tbe Council, still retaining his Secretariat Office , which ho held until the ltoyal Family,—Wc, assemblies of ihe poor, including one thousand year 1880, when ho was selected by tbe M.W. the Grand Master unemployed men, at the Great Arthur StreoS Mission , Golden Lane, H.R.H. the Prince ofWalos, to fill tho high aud important position of London, do not forget that on several occasions Her Majesty the Graud Secretary to the United Grand Lodge of England. Queen, the Prince of Wales, and other members of the Royal Family Notwithstanding the many very arduous duties imposed upon him havo graciousl y recpived aud sympathetically acknowled ged petitions by this office , no one was more regular in his attendance at the from the unemployed assembled at this plaue, aud we most respect- weekly Committee meetings of the Council , or more read y to render fully tender our sincere sympath y with your Royal Highnt saes in that assistance which his large experience in every branch of Free- your present sore trial and bereavement, and it is our wish that this masonry rendered him so eminently capable of giving. message b« sent to your Royal Highnesaes by Pastor Reuben "May.*-* As a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the Supreme Sunday, 17th January." The following sympathetic reply was sUb« Council direct that all Chapters under their jurisdiction shall appear sequently received : " Sandriugham , 7 p.m. To Pastor Reuben May, in mourning for sixty days from the date of his decease. People's Hall, Great Arthur Street , Golden Lane, B.C.—The Prince I am, Dear Sir and Brother, aud Princess thank inmates of Great Arthur Street Mission for deep sympathy.—E QUKRRY . Yours fraternally, H I/GII D. SA .VOK .UAN, 33°, Grand Secretary-General. 33 Golden-square, London, W. THE FREEtMSOiTS CHRONICLE, 7th January 1892. A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence, Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction II. It. H. the Princo ot* Wales the M.W. the Grand Master of England. fPHB FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct JL from the Office , Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill, Pentonville, N., At tho Dobie Lodge, No. 889, held afc the Griffin Hotel, on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount. Intending Sub- Kingston-on-Thames, Bro. A. M. Levy was on Wednesday scribers should forward their full Addresses, to prevent mista kes. installed Worshipful Master. In consequence of the Post Office Orders to bo mado payable to W. W. MORGAN, lamented death of H.R.H. fcho Duke of Clarence and at Ponton Street Office. Cheques crossed " London and County." Avondale, P.G.M. Berkshire The Terms of Subscription (payable in advance) to TUK FBEE- , and eldest son of the MASON ' S CHRONICLE aro— Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master H.R.H. tho Prince of Wales, the usual banquet Twelve Months, post free £0 13 6 was deferred. Six Months ditto 0 7 0 Three Months ditto 0 3 6

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The following however braved the fog and were LONDON: present, viz. : Bros*. Hilton W.M., EntwistleI.P.M., T. Lawton S.W., Smothurst J.W., Heywood P.M. P.P.G.S.D. Treasurer, Hall Secre- W. VV. MORGAN , B ELVIDERE WORKS , PENTONVILLE . N. tary, Dnnkerley S.D., Garleck J.D., Peter Lawton P.M. Dir. of Cera., Hawkins Organist, Brown I.G., P.M.'s Brookes and Burtles, and other his year of office had been characterised by complete harmony. The members ; Visitors-Abbott P.M. 1030 1459 P.P.G.D.C, Kay P.M. Treasurer reported that at no period iu its history was the financial (Naphtali), Hilton W.M. 323, Mayall 1868, and Coates. The Lodge condition of the Lodge more nourishing. The year began with a was opened in dne form and the minntes of the previous meeting balance in hand of £71, and although £50 had been deposited in the were road and confirmed. Mr. Felton was ballotted for and nnani- bank (increasing the reserve to nearly £250), £21 5s had been mously elected to become a member of the Lodge. He was afterwards devoted to Charities, £10 had been voted for a testimonial for initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M. The ceremony of lustalla. Bro. Browning, on his retiring from the Secretaryship after 23 years' tion was then proceeded with, the installing Master being Bro. Pater service, and £10 10s for a testimonial to Bro. Goodyear, the lato Lawton P.M. D.C. (Brothor of the VV.M.-olect). Alter tho usual Treasurer, on leaving England ; there was a balance of £36 in hand. preliminaries, Bro. Tom Lawton was presented to tho installing Mas- Between the toasts there were recitations and songs, Bros. Bird and ter aud with all due rite and ceremony inducted into tho chair of Macey being among the most popular contributors. Mr. Pope, K.S., proclaimed and saluted in the customary manner. Bro. Ent- musical instructor at the South Devon and Cornwall Institution for wistle P.M. invested and addressed tho following brethren Officers the Blind , ably accompanied on the piano, and played selections. for tho year, viz. : Bros. Smethurst S.W., Rev. J. 0. Jelly J.W., Hey- wood P.M. P.P.G.S.D. Treasurer, Nield Secretary, Hall S.D., Brown J.D., Peter Lawton P.M. Dir. of Cers., Hawkins Organist, Hartley COMBERMERE LODGE OF UNION, No. 295. ' J. Mellalien, Inglesant, J. R. Mellalien, and Walker Stewards. I G. ON Wednesday, 13th January, the members celebrated the festival Bro ' Heywood P.M. P.P.G.S.D. addressed the W.M., Abbott P.M. of St. Joh n the Evangelist, when Bro. George Ibeson, chartered P.P.G.D.C. the Wardens, and Burtles P.M. the brethren. Prior to accountant , was installed W.M. for the ensuing year. From time the Lod<»e being closed a Past Master's jewel, manufactured by Bro. immemorial the meeting has taken place on the first Thursday in Lamb, of London, was presented on behalf of the]Lodge by the W.M. January, but this year ifc had beon postponed " fco a more convenient to Bro. Hilton I.P.M., for his appreciated services during the past season," owing to the assembly of the Provincial Grand Lodge on year, and for which the I.P.M. returned thanks in appropriate that date, Lord Egerton of Tatton , the R.W. P.G.M., having con. terms. There being no farther business, hearty good wishes were vened it special l y. " The old order ohangeth , giving place to expressed by the visitors and the Lodge was closed in peace and new." For the first time within the recollection of the oldest Mac harmony. The Festival of St, John was subsequently celebrated by clesfield Mason, the Lodge was held in the Town Hall, a change the brethren at a banquet, after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio made on the suggestion of the newly-elected W.M., and with the con- toasts were proposed and responded to. The health of the W.M. currenco of the Provincial Grand Master, to obviate the inconvenience was proposed in eulogistic terms and heartily drank, Bro. Tom Law- and the delay hitherto experienced—and which haa been frequentl y ton responding in appropriate terms. The other toasts included the complained of , especial ly by brethren fro m a distance—in the pre- I.P.M., the Installing Master and P.M.'s, the Visitors, Masonio paration of the Lodge-room, after Lodge, for the banqnet. The Charities, and Officers. A pleasant evening was spent. question has been frequently discussed among the brethren, bnfc no steps have been taken nntil the present year. The change was a great success and met with the approval of tbe brethren, the newly- elected W.M. being congratulated on the innovation. The Lodge— UNANIMITY LODGE, No. 113. which will next year celebrate its Centenary—met at two o'clock, ia presided over b Bro. the ante-room at the Town Hall, his Worship the Mayor (Bro. Thos. AT the end of another successful year, y Galloway P.M. P.P.G.S.D., the late Mayor, the brethren unani- Brough) having kindly placed his parlour at the service of tho elected Bro. Counsellor G. Oakey S.W. as their Worshipful Master brethren, of whom there was a good muster. The Installing Master for 1892. On Monday, the 4th inst., the installation of Bro. Oakey was Bro. Lookitt P.M. P.P. G.S.D. who, as nsual, performed the took place at the Mess Rooms, Starkie Street, Preston, by Bro, ceremony in a very creditable manner. The newly.eleoted W.M. Goodacre P.G.S.B. Eng. Prov. G. Sec, and Bro. Rev. T. B. Spencer invested his Officers , as follow :—Bros. May I.P.M., Brunt S.W., P.G. Chaplain Eng. After the installation the W.M. invested his Jackson J.W., Lookitt P.M. P.P.G.S.D. Treasurer, Wadsworth P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C. P.P.G.Treas. Secretary, Brown S.D., Moreton J.D., Office r*, as follow : Bros. Galloway P.M. P.P.G.S.D. I.P.M., Rev. W. G. Terry, M.A., S.W., Dewhurst J.W., Rev. J. Pimblett, M.A., P.M. Davenport I.G., Leech P.M. Dir. of Cers., Walsh Organist, Mason Chaplain, Jolly P.M. P.P.G. Treasurer Tre»surer, Elton P.M. P.P.G.D. Tyler, Hulme Assistant Tyler, Sheldon Senior Steward, Stevens Dir. of Cers., Earnshaw Organist, Sumner P.M. P.P.G. Dir. of Cers. Junior Steward. The banquet took place in the Lodge-rcom ab the D. of C, Bannister Secretary, Hindle S.D., Jones J.D., Slark I.G., Macclesfield Arms Hotel, at 4*30. The W.M. presided, the S.W. Dallas, Reveley, Relpb, and Eccles Stewards, Hankin Tyler. The being in the vice-chair. There were also present (in addition to the financial report of the Treasurer and the general report wero deemed Officers of the Lodge above mentioned) Bros. Newhouse Provincial very satisfactory. The late W.M., Bro. Galloway, received at the Grand Secretary, Smith 411, Wildig P.M. 1914 , Crompton 2368 aud hands of the oldest P.M. present, Bro. Fryer P.P.S.G.W., a very 2387, Cavannah 1633, Boyd 448, Jeffs. W. Orrey P.M., W. E. Orrey, T. G. handsome P.M.'s jewel, as a small mark of the esteem in whioh ho is Sheldon P.M. P.P.G.S.W., Cotterill , T. S. Sheldon P.M., A. S. Sheldon held by the brethren that assemble nnder the banner of " Unanimity." P.M., Parkes, Laithwood J.W., Blaokshaw P.P.G.S.B., Perry J.D. ; Meir Bro. Bee was prevailed npon to accapt the post of Almoner for P.M. P.G.A.D.C, Geo. Locketfc, Booth, Jackson P.M., Daniel, Thomp- another year, a responsible and difficult post, which he has held many stone S.D.(all of 533, Congleton , Edwards, Brough P.M. (the Mayor), years wifch conspicuous snccess. Subsequently the Festival of St. Fountain, Isherwood , Cockayne P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C, Frith P.M. Secre- John was celebrated at tho Bull Hotel, bv a banquet , presided over tary, W. Lockett, Stoneloy, Whitehnrst, Harrison P.M. P.P.G.S. , by Bro. Oakey W.M. Dyson, C. A. Hordern P.M. P.P.G.S., Peck, Williams P.M., A. Hor- dern, Kershaw, Bradley I.P.M. ; Bailey, Moreton, Bullock (all of 267), Macclesfield), and the following brethren of the Combermere :— Bros. Wadsworth Assistant Secretary, T. W. Sheldon, Maydew P.M., Needham P.M., Staniforth P.M. (Ex-Mayor), Eccleston, Brown P.M. VIRTUE LODGE, No. 152 (MANCHESTER). P.P.G.S., Moreton, Stevens, Goodwin P.M., Timmins, Plant, Bower. REGULAR meeting was held on Friday, the 15th inst., in the Conspicuous amongst the absentees, owing to indisposition and the A Freemasons' Hall, when there were present Bros. Gillibrand severity of the weather, were the esteemed Secretary of the Comber- W.M., Batt S.W., Cantrill J.W., Pritchard P.M. Treasnrer, Crampton mere, Bro. Peter Wadsworth and the Town Clerk of Congleton, Bro. Secretary, Millington S.D., Davies I.G., P.M.'s Conway, Rev. J. Wat- J. Wilson, and Bro. Daniel sen., of Congleton, from whom letters of son P.P.G.C, Jaffrey P.P.G.S.D., Daniels and Williams. The Lodge apology were read. During the evening it was mentioned that tha was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting Secretary had not missed a Lodge before that day for over 40 years read and confirmed. This being the election night Bro. Batt S. W. a record of devotion to duty of which few men, even in the Craft was unanimously chosen W.M. for the ensning 12 months, and Bro. can boast. The usual list of toasts was gone through, the proceed- Pritchard was re-elected Treasurer. A letter of condolence was ings terminating shortly before 11 o'clock. Bro. J. Crowther catered ordered to be sent to Bro. H.R.H. tho Prince of Wales on the terrible to the satisfaction of the Lodge and ita numerous guests. loss he has recently sustained by the death of his eldest son, Bro. the Duke of Clarence. The Secretary Bro. Crampton was instructed to compile the letter and forward it to H.R.H. There being no further GUY'S LODGE, No. 395. business the Lodge was closed. THE annual festival of St. John was celebrated at the Masonio Rooms, Willes Road, Leamington , on Monday, the 4th inst., when Bro. Pengelly was installed aa W.M. for the ensuing year. The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. Glover the Immediate CHARITY LODGE, No. 223. P.M., assisted by Bros. Stanley P.P.G.W., Fayerman, Shepheard rPHE banquet at tho Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth, on the 13th iust., P.P.G.D., and Barrett P.P.G.D. Tho Visitors included Bros. Beech -*- was attended by about 80 members and visiting brethren. P.G. Secretary, Maycook P.M., England, Martin P.M., Rice, Wootton Bro. Rogers W.M. presided, supported by Bros. Payno I.P.M., Hoyten Archer, Hills, Jones, aud others. Bro. Barrett waa elected Almoner Treasurer, Hannaford Secretary, Hifley, Browning, Cornish , Levvarn, in the placo of Bro. Simmons, who has left the town. A banquet was Hill, Blight, Delve, Stenlake, and Lavers P.M.'s of the Lodge, and served , at which about 50 brethren were present. Rev. T. W. Lemon, D.D., Chaplain. Bros. Court S.W., and Gale J.W. occupied the Vice-chairs, and nearly all the Officers were present. Responding to the toast of the Provinces of Dovou and Cornwall , Bro. Lord reminded the brethren that this was the Jubilee of the HARMONY LODGE, No. 580. Benevolent Institution, and th&t an effort was being mado to mark the the 18th instant the annual installation took place at tho occasion by liberal subscriptions. The W.M. submitted the toast of ON Wheatsheaf Hotel, Ormskirk. Bro. Archer was installed in a the I.P.M., and after remarking that Bro. Payne had carried through most impressive manner by Bro. Bolton P.M., and the newly-elected a heavy year's work (14 candidates being initiated) to the entire W.M. appointed his Officers , as follow;—A. J. Brooks I.P.M., ¦satisfaction of the Lodge, presented him with an elegant P.M. R, Riding J.W., in 's jewel 11. Winrow S. W., 11. Walker P.M. P.P. O. J.D. Treas., recognition of his norvices. Then Bro. Blight, Charity Steward James Easthaui P.M. D.C, C. B. Spittal Secretary, Dr. James J. endorsing the W.M.'s eulogy, presented Bro. Payne with a Life Marsh S.D., John Banks J.D., T. P. Green 1.0., A. Aston Organist, governorship of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , which had James Ball and A. J. Potter Stewards, W. Martindale Ty ler. A oeen purchased chielly with tho pence the brethren had subscribed provided by Bro. Taylor the host at the sumptuous repast was , , and the fourth degree." Bro. Payne, in responding, rejoiced that muaical programme was carried through by Broa, Riding aud Spittal. ONE AND ALL LODGE, No. 330. eight years ago, and was re-installed on Tuesday, the 8th inst., by Bro. Payne P. P.G.Reg., in the presence of a nnmerons gathering of THE annnal installation and banquet was held on Monday, llth brethren. Before the close of the Lodge Bro. Tanner, who has been instant, when Bro. Brewer was installed W.M. The ceremony Director of Ceremonies of the Lodge since its consecration , was was impressively performed by Bro. Edyvean P.G.S.W., supported elected a life member on his retirement from that office. Bro. Bur- by a large Board of Installed Masters. Tbe W.M. invested his row handed to the I.P.M. a large coloured portrait of Bro. Warren, Officers , as follow :—Bros. Tonkin I.P.M., Randall S.W., Adams J.W., well-executed by Bro. Line, matching the portraits already hung in Roe Chaplain, Rowo P.P.G.W. Treasurer, Sandoe Secretary, Treverton the large room, and explained that ifc was subscribed for by brethren S.D., Roscorla J.D., Goodfellow I.G., Lancaster Organist, Baker D.C, who were initiated by Bro. Warren during his year of office as Mas- Robins Steward, and Dennis P.M. Tyler. The brethren adjourned ter. The I.P.M. handed over the portrait in a few appropriate to Bro. Sandoe's Royal Hotel, and partook of an excellent banqnol*. sentences, and added that a Past Master's bad ge and collar had The usual Loyal acd Masonic toasts having been given and responded already been presented to Bro. Warren , and the picture was pur. to, the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony, songs chased with the balance remaining. Bro. Warren having suitably being ably rendered by Bros. W. and G. Rowe, G. B. Trenaton , and acknowledged the gift , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the F. Zimber. I.P.M. for his services during the year, and a P.M.'s jewel was voted him from the Lodge funds. Following the closing in ancient form the installation banquet was held, an excellent repast being served , by Messrs. Broadway and Fenely (Dartnall's). The newly-installed LODGE OF INDEPENDENCE No. 721. W.M. presided, and, dinner being over, the usual Masonio list was Monday, the llth inst. the installation of Bro. Peers took gone throngh, and many complimentary references were made to the ON , place at the Masonio Hall, Chester. There was a large Master on his assuming tbe rule of the Lodge for the second time. attendance of brethren 'from the sistsr and neighbouring Lod ges. The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by the Mayor, who, The Provincial Grand Master's warrant for tbe installation was read , after dwelling on matters Masonio, referred to the important depu- and Bro. Rush the retiring Master conducted the installation cere- tation which he headed on Monday from Southampton in reference mony in a very impressive manner. A Past Master's jewel was to the Canadian mails. He spoke of the courteous manner in whioh presented to Bro. Rush, and the members afterwards sat down to they were received by Sir Charles Tupper, and said he was sangnine snpper. Southampton would be successful in the effort. If she was, it wonld be one of the most important circumstances that ever happened in connection with the history of the port, and would give a wonderfnl impetus to its trade. The health of the Master wag proposed by HAULEY LODGE, No. 797. Bro. Emanuel, and duly honoured and responded to, and other toasts THE members held their annual meeting at Dartmouth, when followed. Bro. Herbert W.M. of Empire'Lodge, No. 2108, London, per- formed tho ceremony of installing the new W.M. (Bro, Evans). The other Officers appointed were (Bros. Oldrieve S.W., Wilton J.W., Knox S.D., Sanders J.D., Conrsens I.G., Putt Organist, Brown and Black Stewards. Bro. Whittle was elected Representative on the MARK MASONRY. Committee of Petitions. The banquet was subsequently held at Bro. Whittle's Commercial Hotel, the W.M. presiding. ST. GEORGE'S LODGE, No. 383.

THE installation meeting took place at the Masonic Club, Ply. NEYLAND LODGE, No. 990. mouth, on the 12th instant, when Bro. Withell was installed W.M. for the year ensuing. He appointed and i nvested his Officers , ON Tuesday, the 12th inst., the brethren met at their Lodge-room , at the South Wales Hotel, New Miiford, when the ceremony of as follow :—Bros. W. J. Pengelly I.P.M., H. Reynolds S.W., J. E. 'nstallation of Bro. Sketch (Mayor of Pembroke) as W.M. for tbe Weale J. W., Wills M.O., E. Aslatt S.O., T. G. Taylor J.O., W. T. ensuing year took place, the Installing Master being Bro. Davies Bone Chaplain, I. Harvey Treasurer, R. Brickwood Secretary, J. H. P.M. P.P.G. Snpt. of Works. The newly-elected W.M. afterwards Bannerman S.D., A. Roberta J.D., Pront D.C , W. Sweet A.D.C, appointed the following as his Officers :— Bros. Button I.P.M., Free- J. Bnchan Organist, Scatterty, S. S. May, J. S. Sholto and H. Hare man S.W., Warbnrton J.W., Rev. S. Patterson P.P.G.M. Chap lain, Stewards, E. J. Seymour I.G., W. Gidley P.M. Tyler. Among those Coram P.M. Treasurer, Allen P.M. Secretary, D. Hughes Brown S.D., present were Bros. Captain Strode Lowe Depnty Provincial Grand Hancock J.D., James P.M. Organist, Hilton I.G., Rees Dir. of Cers., Master, C Marshall P.M. 48, H. Langmead , F. Crouch , W. Axworthy, Mayo S.S., Noakes J.S., Tallaok Tyler. The brethren afterwards sat C Worledge, W. J. Pengelly, W. H. Phillips, and J. Parker. In tho down to a most splendid banquet, which was followed with the usual evening the annnal dinner was held at the Club, bnt in consequence Masonic toasts. of the decease of Bvo. Hooper, of St. George's Craft Lodge, No. 2025, the usual Masonio toasts and conviviality were dispensed with.

EGERTON LODGE, No. 1030 (HEATON NORRIS ). REGULAR meeting took placo on Monday, the 18th inst., afc A the George Hotel. Present—Bros. W. A. Van»han W.M., Knott The members of the Shamrock Lodge, No. 93, have decided to S-W., Henry Smith J.W., E. G. Lingard Past Master P.P.P.G.J.W. undertake a stall at tho great bazaar and hold at t fancy fair to bo reasurer, W. H. Vanghan P.M. P.P.G.Reg. Secretory, Keymer J.D., Ballsbridge, in May, nnder the patronage of Hor Majesty, to celebrate Abbott P.M. P.P.G.D.C. Director of Ceremonies, Cole P.M. Organist • han School ' tho Centenary of the foundation of the Masonic Female Orp P.M.'s Geo. L. Vnughan, Boston P.P.G.J.D. ; Bros. Rudyard, Allen of Ireland. The stall will be a general one, for the sale of plain and Foster, Haddon , Fisher and A. A. Pemberton. Visitors—J, Moflatt fancy work, sweetmeats, toys, flowers, plants, articles of vertu, works W.M. 1140 and R. R. Lisonden P.M. 317. The Lodge was opened of art , photographs, &o., and it is hoped that fche members of the with solemn prayer at six o'clock, and the minutes of previous meet- Lodge, and ladies interested in the stall, will at once commence ask- ing were read and confirmed . Mr. F. T. Bnrgess was balloted for ing their friends at home and abroad for contributions either in money and elected to become a member of tho Lodge. He was afterwards or saleable articles ; also to take or dispose of tickets for ballot for initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M. The S.W. delivered the the following articles, already available, in connection with the stall , E. A. charge, and tho J.W. presented and explained the working tools. viz., a magnificent suite of drawing room furniture, with cabinet to The first tracing board lecture was given by Bro. W. H. Vanghan match, value £51 10s (to be seen at Messrs. Pirn Bros. Limited). Con- P.M. P.P.G. Reg. Prior to the Lodge closing Bro. Captain Lingard, tributions of work will bo received by Mrs. Walter Sexton, Stratford in the absence of Bro. Abraham Pemberton P.P.G.D.C, in whose Lodge, Grosvenor Road. name the motion stood , proposed that the snm of £10 10s bo given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution. The proposition was Boconded and carried, and there boing no further business tho Lod«o was closed in peace and harmony. Is that old piece of advice, chcrchcz lafemmo, really applicable to Freemasonry as it is to everything else under the sun ? Surely there was a tradition that one woman only was ever initiated into those mysteries, and then because, with tho curiosity we inherit TRAFFORD LODGE, No. 1496 (MOSS SIDE). from mother Eve, she had hidden iu a clock and overheard the secret REGULAR meeting was held at the Western Hotel, on Monday council. A correspondent to a contemporary, however, writes to say _A m the llth inst., when amongst those present wore Bro?. Blears, that the adventnrous lad y of tradition is by no means fche only Morris S.W., Long J.W., Burslem P.M. Treasurer, Land Secretary , representative of her sex who belongs to the society. " Dnring the Wilson S.D., Knight J.D. &c. The business transacted was tbe winter of 1887-8 I was in Port Mahon (Majorca) in one of H.M.'a raising of Bros. Done and Yea-nans to the third degree, aud there ships, and with others received an invitation to visit the Freemasons' being no further ceremonies to perform, Bro. Burslem P.M. gave Lodge on shore. We accepted the invitation , and upon being ushered notice of motion that the initiation fee bo raised to £8 8s, after which into tho Lodge aftor tho usual ceremonies, were rather surprised to the Lodge was formally closed. see several ladies seated in the Lodge wearing the regalia of their Order." He found on inquiry that a number of ladies on the island were Masons, and, shonld his word be doubted , ho offers to name— not the ladies, but tho other Enslisbtnen who accompanied him. If ALBERT EDWARD LODGE, No. 1780, this be trne, where may not lovely woman penetrate ? Shall we soon (SOUTHAMPTON). have, ns farenville Murray used to say, a lace handkerchief scented with opopunax floating over White's? I believe most men have an OWING to a temporary difficulty in the matter of succession of idea thafc all womankind is burning to know everything about Free- Officer?, tho Albert Edward has had to fall back npon tho Past masonry, whereas there are very few women who taka any Masters for the W.M. for the ensuing year. The choice fell upon interest in the matter, or would becomo Freemasons if they might Bro. Walton P.P.G.A.D.C , who occupied the chair of tho Lodgo t0.mon'ow.-~Gciillai 'Jo»ian. " I think not." He then goes on to say, " How, then, do the believers in ghosts account for the possession, by these materialised REVIEWS. spirits, of their outward habiliments ? How does the fabric, long All Books intended for Keview s"hould bo addressed to the since tnrned fco dust, or devoured by moths, become again Editor of the Freemason's Chronicle, Belvidere Works, regenerated or fashioned in shape and size so exactly like the Hermes Hill, Pentonville, "London, N. clothing worn by fche ghostly spectre, when he walked this earth aa —:o:— one of us? Have believers in apparitions ever thought ont thia problem ? If so, what is their explanation ?" Theso questions, "T HE S I/PERNATUKAI , ?" By Lionel A. Weatherly, M.D. With certainly, require wise minds to answer, and we certiinly accept chapter on Oriental Magic Spiritualism , and Theosophy by J. N. the author's conclusions. Several legends about ghosts are given in Maskelyne. Bristol : J. W. Arrowsmith, 11 Quay Street. London : this chapter, and ara very amusing. We now come to the part of Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, and Co., Limited. the book whioh Mr. Maskelyne has taken iu hand. He treats wifch IT has afforded na much pleasure to peruse this most interesting all kinds of tricks, and the stories told by admirers of the different book, and from what we have gleaned we feel sure it will become individuals exhibiting them, and not only haa he done this, but he a work thafc will be consulted for many years to come. All explains how many of the so-called tricks are accomplished. We who are acquainted with the ability of Dr. Weatherly well know that have the basket trick, the mango tree, and the burial tricks, and all he is fully competent to write on the subjects dealt with herein, are interesting reading. In reference to traveller's tales about what while ifc would be bard to find a man with more experience in the they have seen, we will quote Mr. Maskelyne. After giving several theory of magic than is Mr. J. N. Maskelyne, who has for so many ¦toriea he haa heard , Mr. Maskelyne write**, "It must be admitted years thoroughly amused crowded audiences at the Hall of Mystery, that many of the above excerpts are certainly somewhat in tho nature in Piccadilly, and at the same time exposed tricksters and impostors of doubtful bills ; and I very much fear that any one endeavouring in every form of so-called spiritualism under its various phases. It to negotiate them in the market of common-ienge wonld find great has been the author's aim to make his statements aa clear as possible, difficulty in getting them endorsed ; and even with the best of to invest his explanations with language that any one can understand , names to back them, they would only be marketable subject to a and, above all, to steer clear of that dangerous shoal, npon which so heavy discount." This conclusion we cordially endorse. Modern many authorities on kindred subjects have wrecked their literary Spiritualism ia the nexfc subject treated by Mr. Maskelyne, and we Craffc, viz., " Religions Arguments." However, fco begin afc the find that the foundation-stone of spiritualism waa laid by one Andrew beginning ; we may aay every care haa been taken to make fche Jackson Davis, born afc Blooming Grove, Orange Co., New York, in reader acquainted wifch fche subject treated on; each fresh item com- 1826. Of course Mr. Maskelyne ridicules the idea of such a thing mences with a side note ; for instance, in Chapter I. we have as spiritualism, and clearly states his reasons for so doing. He apeaki arguments and information on Superstition , Witchcraft, and believers of suoh people as tbe Fox family, tbe Davenport Brothers, Annie in the Supernatural, and in treating this last subject we may Eva Fay, Dr. Slade, and finally fully describes the report of the quote the author as to whab his intention is throughout the book. Seybert Commission . We will leave our readers to peruse these Dr. Weatherly writes : My effort in this book will be to lead my items for themselves ; they will find them capital pastime. Thought- reader! to look to natural causation as the origin of supernatural reading is also lightly touched npon, and explanations of how it is seemings. To render the subject clear to all, to admit of every one done are given. Naturally Mr. Maskelyne has something to say following my arguments readily, and carrying away some definite abont Theosophy, and devotes several pages to Madame Blavatsky, idea, I trust, my readers, yoa will not consider time wasted if the starting of the Theosophical Society, Madame Blavatsky in I give a brief outline of the divisions of the mind. In so doing, as in India and London, the Coulomb's confession, Mr. Hodson'a report, fact throughout this book, I will try my best to make all as simple what Theosophiata say, and then Mrs. Besant. In this chapter and practical aa possible ; and, instead of floundering wildly in the Theosophists have a bad time of it, and what the writer says in deep waters of theoretical mysticism, attempt, by wading through conclusion is well worth quoting. After exhaustive arguments, the ford of scientific truth, fco bring myself and you safely to the Mr. Maskelyne says, " Let me make one statement whioh will, I firm land of common sense and right judgment." He then goes on think—and indeed, for fche present, must—satisfy all. Notwith- to ask, " What is Mind ?" and in Chapter II. deals with the Unknow- standing my seeming indifference, I have not been altogether idle ; able, Divisions of the Mind, Perception , Intellect (Memory, Reason , and if it shonld so happen that, contrary to my expectations, the Imagination), Emotion, and Will. In Chapter III., whioh deals wifch perpetrators of these outrages on common sense still persist in their " Description, Physiology, and classification of Hallucination s and nefarioua practices, let them beware ! In that case they will become Illusions, Dr. Weatherly dividas his chapter into the following head- fair game for me. In the language of sport, I have " marked them ings, " Sense Deceptions generally, definition of Hallucination and down," and can lay my finger npon them whenever I need to do so. Illusion, Physiology of Hallucination and Illusion, and classification." If it shonld be necessary they may depend upon it that, though the All these subdivisions are interesting in the extreme, trap is nob yet laid, I am on their track, and I shall pursue them and should be carefully studied. We now pass on to as relentlessly aa I have others before them." This, from what ordinary Sense Deceptions, and find some amusing examples that Mr. Maskelyne has written, we feel he is able to do, for hia argu- have been handed down from time to time as facts, but which are meats and statements are both coucise and clear. Mr. Wetherly now here easily and properly explained. The case of Dr. Lombard , the returns to the charge, and treats on doubtfnl cases of sense decep- giant of the Bracken Mountain, fche demon of Socrates, and Sir Wal- tions, among them being the cases of Joan of Aro, Percy Shelley, and ter Scott's friend's illusion are all sound reading, and we feel justified Swedenborg. Then we have a chapter on insane sense deceptions, in quoting from the book the last named incident. " Sir Walter Scott which the author treats under the following heads :—Analogy mentions a good example of a sane illusion which happened to a between dreams and insanity, hallnoinationa of hearing, illusions of friend of his. Not long after the death of Lord Byron, a friend , hearing, hallucinations of sight, hallucinations and illusions of touch, who had known the deceased poet well, was engaged, during the taste and smell, complicated hallucinations and illusions. We now darkening twilight of an autumn evening, in perusing a publication reach Chapter X., which is devoted to hallucination and illusion depicting the habits and opinions of the distinguished individual. caused by either a direct or indirect poisoned blood supply circu- He put down hia book and passed out into the hall, through whioh lating through tho brain, aa in delirium of alcohol , of narcotioa and tbe moon was beginning to shine; and before him, standing amongst other poisons, and in delirium of various fevers, diseases, &o. In the articles of armour, the quaint furniture, and the skins of animals summing up the whole work the author is commendably brief, bufc with which this part of the house was fantastically fitted np, he saw we quote the following question he asks :—" Why should we fly to the exact representation of Lord Byron, whose recollection had been the apirit world ? why should we hug mysticism to our bosom, at that moment so strongly brought before his imagination. He and, revelling in its degrading influence, ascribe to something stopped to notice the wonderful accuracy with which fancy had supernatural what can so woll be explained as the result of natural impressed the bodily eye, the peculiarities of dress and posture of causation ?" Mr. Maskelyne now adds a short addendum to the chap- the illustrious poet. Sensible, however, of the illusion, he stepped ter on Theosophy, in which he deals with a complaint that had been forward towards the fi gure, and at once saw that a screen, a made because he did not agree in public with Mad. Blavatsky. Thia great coat, a shawl, and a plaid had composed and completed only makes his arguments more sound. In conclusion, we certainly this wonderful illusion." By some people this simple hallucination congratulate both Dr. Weatherly and Mr. Maskelyne ou the clear would be made a great deal of, bnt after the author's careful explana- and upright way they have treated their different subjects, and we tion it seems doubtful if any one can help siding with him. Thia hope they will reap reward by securing a large circulation for their incident is only one of many recorded in this chapter. We now book. On the production of tbe work we would add a few words. pass on to Chapter V., which deals exhaustively with that interesting The printers havo executed the book in clear readable type, and we subject Dreams. The author has taken great pains to thoroughly have fonnd but two real mistakes throughout. These are, firstly, on explain this part of his work, and deals with the subject under the pago 58, third line wo presume 4th January 1830 should read following head* :—Sleep, are dreams divinely inspired ? ancient 4th January 1831 ; secondly, page 162 does not read on to page 163. ideas of dreams, classification of dreams, dream illusions, dream There is evidently something missing here, and we hopo to see it hallucinations, night-mare, persistent dream images, differences remedied in future editions. between the sleeping and waking mind, prophetic dreams and their occasional fulfilment . We will quote the author's idea of the origin of dreams. " Dreams, no doubt, to a large extent owe their origin to recent experience. The slightest thing happening to us throughout the day may, On the 13th inst., the members of the Rutland Lodge, 1170 , held by association of ideas, call np a dream afc night Ilkeston. There was a select I hear been snng b fchdir annual ball afc fcho Town Hall, a song which I remember as having y assembly of abont 70 guosts, including the Mayor and tho Mayoress one long since gone, and, as I dream , back comes the scene of days gone by, and the of Ilkeston. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion by dead sister's voice again brings pleasure to my Bro. T. Blood nnder fche superintendence of Bro. Edwin Hall, fche heart ; whilst around me I seo the faces of those who best loved to , listen to her sweet latter gentleman also supp lying the snpper and other refreshments, singing." This, we think, is clearly the origina . direction of Mr. Robert Robinson. sion of the majority of dreams, and we feel snre our readers will The band was under the agree with us, after careful perusal of this section of fche work. ¦j"*1 Chapter VI. ghosts and haunted houses aro touched upon . •Dr. Wetherly is dead against snch nonsense. In reasoning against [MPORTANT NOTICE.— Confidentia l Advice free per post to all reality of ghosts, &c, he asks— Where do thoy get their clothes in weak and failing health, with loss of strength and vitality. Fifty years " *! Has a ghost ever been heard of stalking abont iu Nature's experience in Nervous Ailments. Address , the Secretary, I-'teallan Smiare, garb/T!-J1 Sticilicld. Fucm. of uorrcspoudonco free. AVrite to-day. (JO yuata experience. Tho author's reply ia givon in tho simple expression, All diseases arising from impurity of the blood absolutely cured. K.T. 16 Prudence, Freemasons' Hall , Ipswich DIARY FOR THE WEEK. General Committee Girl'* School. F.M.H. 4. INSTRUCTION. We shall be obliged if the Secretaries Thursday, 28th January. of the various Lodges throughout the 22 Neptune, Guildhall Tavorn , E.C. Saturday, 23rd January. Kingdom will favour us with a list of *Jl Mount Moriah , Froomisons' (fall , W.O. 87 Vitruvian, Duke of Albany, St. Catherine'*. their Days of Meetings, &Q., as wo have (io Prosperity, Guildhall Ta vern. E.O. Park, near Nunhead Junction, 7-30 decided to insert only thoso that are fill Grenadiers', Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road , W.C. 8 verified by the Officers of tho several 99 Shakespeare, Albion, Aldersgate Street 198 Percy, Jolly Farmers' Tav, Southgate Rd .,N.8 507 United i'i'grims, Bridge House, Southwirk 1275 Star, Dover Castlo, Doptl'or'l Causeway, S.E, 7 Lodges. 7(!ti William Preston , City Terminm Hotel , E.C. 12S3 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, 8 Saturday, 871 Royal Oak, Whito S win, D.iptford 138 J Karl of Zetland, Royal Edward, Hackney, 7 23rd January. 11*21 Langthorne, Swan Hotel , Stratford 1524 Duko of Connaught,Lord Stanley, Hackney, 8 1879 H. Mnggeridgo, M.H.. Masons' Avenue, K.C , 1S24 Duko of Connaught, Anderson 's Hotel , E.C. 162 1 Eccleston, 13 Cambridge Street, Pimlico, 7 1871 Oostlino* Murray. Town Hall , Hounslow 105S Skelmersdale, Surrey M.H., Camborwoll 2012 Chiswick, Windsor Castlo, Hammersmith , 7*30 R.A. 1329 Sphinx, Surrey Ma*™ ie Hill , S.B. 1810 Victoria Park, Quoon 's Hot, Victoria Park Rd. R.A. Sinai, Red Lion, King Streot, Regent, St. W. 1974 St. Mary Abbotts, Town Hal l, Kensi igtou 1203 Burdett, Mitro, Hotol, Hampton Court 2192 Highbury, Cock Hotel, Highbury, N. 2261 Chough, Cannon Street Hoto ', E.C. Monday, 25th January. JMonday, 25th January. 2319 Scots", Scottish Corpora-ion Hall, Floe1; Street 22 Loughborough, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, 7*30 ' , Freemasons' 4 Koya l Somerset House and R.A. 5 St. George s Hall , W.C. 27 Egyptian, Atlantic Tavern, Brixton, S.W., 8 Inverness, Free- R.A. 177 Domatie, Anderton 's Hotal , E.C. 45 Strong Man, Boll and Bush, Ropotnaker St., masons' Hall. W.O. 531 Polish Na ional. Froi-auons Hi!* 174 Sincerity, Railway Tavern, Fonchnrch St., 7 20 Castlo Lodge of Harmony, Willis 's Rooms , W. R.A. ' , W.C 28 Old King R.C. 97 Roso and Lily, 33 Goldon Square, W. 180 St. James's Union, St. James's Restaurant, 8 's Arms, Freemasons' Hall , W.C. 218 True Love&Unity, F.M.H., lirixhnm, Devon, 79 Pythagorean, Ship Tavern, Greenwich 31 Angel , Colcho3tor 183 Unity, , Threo Cups 382 Royal Union , Chequers' Hotel, Uxbridgo Ship nnd Turtle, Leadenhall Streot 78 Imperial Goorso. Asshston Ann **). MiddloVin 5B Wellington , Whito Swan, High St., Deptford, 902 Burgoyne, Anderton's Hotol , Fleet Street HI Restoration , Freemason-* ' Hal l , Darlington 823 Everton, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , 7*30 DOS Do Grey and Ripon , Freeraas-ms' H ill, W.C. 214 Hopo and Unity, Whito Hft-t , Uremwool 975 Roso of Denmark, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, 7*3 1608 Kilburn , Queen's Arms Hotel, Killuirn 280 Samaritan Man Hotol, Bioup 1616 Bayard "Masonio , Green 1227 UiJlon , Three Nuns, Aldgate, E., 8 , Hall, 33 Golden Sr-r-sro, W. 319 SI*. John, Bull's Head Inn, Qradshaw^ato 1319 Stockwell. White Hart, Abchurch Lano, 6*30 1632 Stuart, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell Liverpool , 591 Downshire, Masonic HaU, 1125 Hyde Park, Prince of Wales's Hotol, corner ol 1745 FarringdDn . Holborn Viartuc- 0.- Hotel, Brecon , 1828 Shepherds Bush >t Brecknock , Castle Eastbourne Terrace and Bishop's Rd., W. 8 , Ladbrook Hall, Notting Hill 807 Cabbell, Masonic HaU, Norwich . 1415 Prince Leopold , 212 Whitechapel Road, E., 7 R.A. 25 Robert Burns. Freemasons' Hill, W.O. 904 Phoenix, Ship Hotel, Rothorham 1419 Royal Military, Masonic Hall Canterbury, R.A. 1201 Eclectic. Freemasons' HaU , W.C. 935 Ha-mony, Freemasons' Hill. S ilford 1489 ml. of Ripon, Queen's Hot, Victoria Park, 7'30 M.M 6 Mallet and Chisel, Bridge House Hotol , S.E. 960 St. Edward, Literary Insticut**-, Leek 1597 Metropolitan , The Moorgate, B.C.. 7*30 48 Industry, 34 Denmark Street, Gateshead 1313 Fermor, Masonic Hall, Sonthpo--t. 1535 Royal Commemoration, Railway Ho, Putney 02 Social , Queen's Hotel, Manchester 1505 Emulation, Masonio Ha 1 !, Liverpool 1608 Kilburn, 46 South Molton Street, W., 8 148 Lights, Masonic R"oms. Warrington 1026 Hotspur, Masonic Hall, Newcusuo 1623 West Smithnold, Manchester Hotel , E.G., 7 1177 Tenby, Tenby. Pembroke 2131 Brownlow, Town H ill , Ellesmere 1693 Kingsland, Cock Tavern, Highbury, N„ 8*30 1218 Prince Alfred, Commercial Hrill, Af jnloy, R.A. 129 Kondal Castle, 12 Stramondgate, Kendal 1707 Eleanor, Roso and Crown, Tottenham , 8 near Manchester R.A. 266 Napthnli , Misonic Hall, Hoywood 1743 Perseverance, Deacon's Tavern , Walbrook , 7 1B94 Herschel, Masomc Roo n«, Slough R.A. 303 Benevolent, Ho land's Road, Teignmonth 1891 St. Ambrose.Baron's C6. Hot.W. Kensington, 8 2363 Minnehaha Minstrels, Victoria Hotel, Deans- R.A. 421 Do Burghi, 31 Denman St. Gateshead 1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich Hotel, East Dulwich, 8 gate, Manchester R.A. 732 Roval Sussex, Royal Pavilion, Brighton 2192 Walthamstow, Bridge Chambers, Hos Streot R.A. 189 Sincerity.St. George's Hall, IS. Stonehouse R.V. 1037 Portland, Masouic Hall, Portland Wal turnstjw. 8 R.A. 210 Faith, Bowling Green Hnrrl , Denton R.A.109S Princp of Wales, Temple Hill, Tredogar R.A. 310 Ucion , Freemasons' Hall , C irlislo M.M. 32 Union, Freemasons' Hall, Manchester Tuesday, 26th January. R.A. 331 Loyal Cornubian, Masonic Hall, Truro K.T. 8 Plains of Marare, Bull Hotel, Burnley 25 Robert Burns, 8 Tottenham Court Road , 8 R.A. 10-15 Stamford, Town Hall , AUrinoham K.T. 34 Albert, 23 Ann Street, Rochdale 55 Constitutional, Bedford Hotel, Holborn , 7 R.A. 1205 Elliott, 1 Caroline Place, F.. Stonehouse 141 Faith, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, S.W. R.A . 1222 Inkerman, M.H., We ton-Super-Mare January. 177 Domatie, Surrey M.H., Camberwell, 7*30 M.M. The Old York, Masonic Hall, Bradford Friday, 29th "E.G. 1S8 Joppa, MfcYvchester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, 8 M.M. 146 Moore, Atheaieum, Lancaster K.T. 26 Faith and Fidelity, Cannon St. Hotal, 212 Euphrates, Mother Red Cap, Camdon Town, 8 810 Craven, Devonshire Hotel. Skipton 211 Merchants, Masonic Hall, Liverpool Tuesday, 26th January. 1303 Polham , Freemasons' Hall, Lewes 463 East Surrey Lodge of Concord, Greyhound 14 Tuscan, "Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 1385 Gladsmuir, Red Lion, Barnet Hotel, Croydon, 8 92 Moira, Albion, Aldersgate Street 1391 Commercial, Freemasons' Hall, Leicester 551 Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney, 8 141 Faith, Anderton's Hotel, E.C. R.A. 212 Magdalen, Guildhall, Doncaster 700 Nelson, Star and Garter, Woolwich, 7*30 145 Prudent Brethren, Freemasons' Hall, W.C. R.A. 471 Silurian.Froemasons' Hall, Newport, Mon. 753 Princo Fred. William , Eagle Tav., Maida Hill, ! 165 Honour and Generosity, Inns of Court Hotol 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound , Richmond, 7*30 205 Israel , Cannon Street Hotel, E.C. Saturday, 30th January. 829 Sydney, Black Horso Hotel, Sidcup, 7 , 269 Prince of AVales, Willis's Rooms, W. , Freemasons' Hall, W.C. 860 Dalhousie Middleton Arms, Dalston, 8 170G Orphons 861 Finsbury, King's Head, Threadneedle St., 7 1158 Southern Star, Bridge House Hotel Ponistono 134a Ebury, Regent M.H., Air Street, W. 1462 Wharncliffe , Roso and Crown Hotel, 1011 Wandsworth, East Hill Hotel, Wandsworth, 8 1744 Royal Savoy, Freemasons' HaU, W.C. 1321 Emblematic, St. James's Restaurant, W„ 8 2108 Empire, Criterion, Piccadilly 1343 St. John, Masonic Hall , Grays, Essex R.A. 228 United Strength, Guildhall Tavern , E.C. 1319 Friars, Liverpool Arms, Canning Town, 7*30 1416 Mount Edgcumbe, Three Stags, LambothRd., 8 299 Emulation, Bull Hotel , Dartfo-rt A few drops of 1471 Islington, Cock Tavern, Highbury, N., 7*30, 8 310 Unions, Freemasons' Hall. Carlisle 1172 Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich 357 Apollo University, Masonic Hall , Oxford 1473 Bootle. 140 Berry Street, Bootle, 6 573 Perseverance. Shonstono Hotel , Halesowen 1540 Chaucer. Old White Hart, Boro ugh High St. 1016 Elkington, Masonic Hall, Birmingham CAL1STA 1038 Brownrigg, Alexandra Hotel, Norbiton , 8 1052 Callander, Freemasons' Hall , Manchester sprinkled on your pocket-handkerchief—used, in 1695 Now Finsbury Park, Hornsey Wood Tav, N., 1358 Torbay.Town Hall, Paignton and inhaled half-a-dozen 18)9 Duke of Cornwall, Queen 's Arms, E.G., 7 fact liko a perfume, * 1479 Halsey, ..., inl'l ltrWtnri mPrinnn w Rnu-,o.cnlu ..- : ... W.i^HOVc- m..limlvtrtr, ..XWWU, w Town Hal l , St. Albans times during the day, will effectually ward off an . , . ... \J 1566 Ellington, Town Hall, Maidenhead attack of 21 10 S irbiton. Maple Hall , Surbiton 1609 Dramatic, Masonic Hull , Liverpool Metropolitan Chapter, White Haft, Cannon St., 6*31 1636 St. Cecilia. Royal Pavilion, Brighton It.A. 701 Camdon , 15 Fin-cbury Pavemoiit, E.G., 8 1675 Antient Briton, Masonic Hall, Liverpool It. A. 1305 Clapton , White Hart, Clapton , 8 2025 St. George, St. George's Hall, Stonehousa INFLUENZA. It. A. 1612 E. of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall, Netting R.A. 47 Abbey, George Hotel, No tingham Hill . 8 R.A. 94 Do Lambton ,Freemasons' Hall, Sunderland Calista , the New Inhalent, is nn absolute preven - R.A. 124 Concord, F.M.H., Old Elvet, Durham tive against Influenza ; it is refreshing invigora- Wednesday, 27 th January. R.A. 199 Peace and Harmony, Royal Oak, Dover ting, and pleasant in use. Uso it now! It will R.A. 418 Staffordshire Knot, F.M.H., Hanley save yon from incalculable inconvenience and 3 Fidelity, Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbury, 8 R.A. 510 St. Martin's. Masonic Hall, Liskeard suffering. Calista will 30 United Mariners', Lugard, Peckham, 7*30 M.M. 202 St. Martin , Masonic Hill , Canterbury 72 Royal Jubilee, Mitre, Chancery Lane, W.C, 8 K.T. 114 Fidelitv, Masonic Hall, Leeds 73 Mount Lebanon, George Inn , Borough, 8 193 Confidence, Hercules Tavern, Leadenhal l St., 8 KILL THE GERMS 228 United Strength, Hope, Regent's Park, 8 Wednesday 27th January. 538 La Tolerance, Portland Hot, Gt. Portland St., 8 of Influenza. The germs aro in tho air—al l 591 Downshire, Masonic Hall, Liverpool , 7 2 Antiquity, Freemasons' Hall. W.C. around yon. Thoy may attack you at any 212 Euphrates. Masons' Avenue, E.G. 673 St. John , Masonic Hall, Liverpool, 8 moment. Cal'mta destroys them immediately. It 720 Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham, 7 761 High Cross, Seven Sisters' Tavern , Tottenham will stop a Cold with tho utmost certainty ; it 898 Temperance in the East, 0 Newby l'lnco, Poplar 7S1 Merchant Navy, Silver Tav, Burdett Rd., 7*30 relieves Headache , Catarrh , &c, with surprising 813 Kew Concord , Jolly Farmers, Southgate ltd. 8 1017 Montefiore, Regent iiasonic Hall, Air Street rapidity. 1689 St. Dunstan's, Anderton's Hotel , E.C. 802 Whittington , Red Lion , Fleet Street, 8 902 Burgoyno, Essex Arms, Strand, 8 1708 Progress, Freemasons' Hall. W.O. SW IMPORTAJVT.-MWJ is pro- 1818 Clapham, Grosvanov Hole', Victoria pared under the supervision of au eminent scientific 972 St. Augustine, Masonic Hall , Canterbury, 8*30 1820 Sir Thomas White, Holborn Viaduct Hotel authority, and has been highly recommended by 1037 Portland, Portland Hall , Portland 2332 Boro' ot" Greenwich, WilliamIV.. K. Greenwich Royalty and many persons of distinction. Origin- 12«9 Stanhope, Fox and Hounds, Putney R.A. 135 Mount Lebanon , Whi p and Turtle, E O. , 1350 Toxteth , 140 North Hill Street , Liverpool , 7*30 . ally proscribed iu private practice it is now 1475 Peckham, 518 Old Kent Road , 8 32 fat. George, Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool jnauu 'Ucture d Cor tho benefit of tho public , and is sold in bottles 2s 9d find 4s 01 each , post free. 1511 Alexandra , Hornsea, Hull 317 Salopian of Charity, liavoa Hot, Shrewsbury 1WJ1 Uavensbourne , Rising Sun , Uusby Green , Cat- lt'3 Integrity, Freemasons' Ha 'l , M mchestor Order through your Chemist , or can be obtained direct from the Sole Manufacturers, ford , 8 220 Harmony, Garston Hotel, Garston 1001 Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, 304 Philanthropic, Masonic Hall , Leeds S.W"., 7'30 439 Scientific, Masonic Rooms, Bingley FASSETT & JOHNSON, " 1062 lieaconstiold , ChC'iuors('ho-mors , Walthamstow , 7'3D 724 Derby, Masonic Hall . Liverpool , 3 32 Snow Hill, London, E.C. 1681 Loiidcsbor.ingh, Uurkcloy Arms, May i'.iir 8 99* Seo " May 's British and Irish Press Guide. 202 Whiteeb'. ., 7'30 1953 Prudence anil Industry, Geoi go Hot, Somerset " M.M, (' rand Masters. Mark Masons' Hall , W.C. 1967 Beacon CourD. Ohuzec Fort Hot, New Brompton Tuesday Evening, One Penny, Saturday Twopence. R.A. 230 Zetland , M.H., Dnncombe .Street, fork Thursday, 2Sth January. H.A. 2u *H Amphibious , F.M.H., Heckinmiuwi kfl Chief Olliccs:—154 Queen Street, Portsca. Ill St. Lukn , White Hart , Chelsea, 7*30 li.A. 200 l'ro.-perity , Masonic Hull , Huddersfield Bro. R. Hot;- ROOK !: Sows, Proprietors. 117 Justice , .l)row:i Bear, Deptford. S M.M. Howe, Masonic Hall , New Si.., Uinuiugham 2**4 Clarence, 8 Tottenham Court Road , W.C. M.M. Northumberland S Berwick , M .I.L., Newcastle Cranch Olliccs at Chichester and Gosport. Agencies i. 751 High Cross, Coach and Horses , Tottenham , 3 H.M. 19 Fowke, Freemasons' Hall , Leicester *i ail the princi pal towns in tho district. 7(10 W. I'reston , Waterloo Arms, Marylilione , 8 M.M. 24 Roberts. Masonic Rooms, Rochester Advertisements should bo forwarded to roach the S79 SSout.Uwarlc , Sir Garnet Wolseley, [iotherhilhc M.M. 373 Ilkeston , Rutland House, Ilkeston Office not later than Tuesday Mornings and Friday Now Road K,T. Alpass, Maaonio Hall, Liverpool AftOi-ncjuii^. 890 Hornsey, Masonic Room, Lowishim, at 8 1017 Montefiore, St. James's Restaurant , W., 8 1381 Kennington, Tho Horns, Kennington, 8 1158 Southern Star, Sir Syd. Smith, Kennington, 8 | 1457 Bagshaw, Public Hall. Loughton, Essex, 7-30 1182 Duke of Edinburgh , M.H., Liverpool, 7*30 | Friday, 29th January. 1642 E. Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill, 8 1278 Burdett Coutts. Swan, Bethnal Green Road, 8 ] 1901 Selwyn.Montpolior . Choumont Rd., Peckham.8 1306 St. John, Threo Crowns, Mile End Road , 8 j Emulation , Freemasons' Hall, 6 2021 Queen's (Westminster) and Marytebone, Tho 1360 RoyalArthnr, Princeof Wales, Wimbledon ,7*30 ! General Lodge, Masonic II ill, Birmingham, 8 Criterion . W„ 8 1426 The Great City, Masons' Hall Avenue, 6*30 167 St. John's, York and Albany, Regent's Park, 2030 Abbey Westminster, King's Arms, S.AV*., 7-30 1558 D. Connaught, Palmerston Arins,0ainberwell,8 507 "United Pilgrims Surrey M.H., Camberwel l , 730 Leopold, City Arms Tavern, E.G., 7 . R.A. 95 Eastern Star, Hercules Tavern, E.C. 1571 733 Westbourne, Swiss Cottago Tavorn , Fiuchloy R.A. 1275 Star, Stirling Castle, Camberwell, 8, 1580 Ci-anbourno, Red Lion, Hatfield , 8 Road , N. W., 8 1603 Sir Hugh Myddelton, White Horse, Liverpool Road, N., 8 , 765 St. James, Princess Victoria, Rotherhithe, 8 Saturday, 30th January. 1612 West Middlesex, Bell, Ealing Dean, 7 45 R.A. 820 Lily of Richmond, Greyhound, Richmond, 8 1614 Covent Garden, Criterion, W., 8 R.A. 890 Hornsey, Princo of Wales's Hotel , corner of 87 Vitruvian, Duko of Albany, St. Catherine's 1622 Rose. Stirling Castle, Camberwell, 8 Eastbourne Terrace, and Bishop's Road , W. 8 Park, near Nunhead Junction, 7*30 1625 Tredegar, AVellington, Bow, E„ 7*30 R.A. 1275 Star, Stirling Castle, Church Street, 179 Manchester, 8 Tottenham Court Road, AV.C, 8 1741 Royal Savoy, Blue Posts, Charlotte Street , 8 Camberwell, 7 198 Percy, Jolly Farmers', Southgate Road, N., 8 Railway Hot, New Sonthgate, 7-30 'oril Causeway, 8 I860 Southgate, 8 1275 Star, Dover Castle, Uopti S.E., 1677 Crusaders, Old Jerusalem, St. John's Road, 780 Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Bridge, 1288 Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern, Highbury, 8 Clerkenwell. 9 834 Ranelagh, Six Bells, Hammersmith 1364 Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward, Hackney, 7 Priory, Constitutional Club, Acton 1056 Metropolitan, Portugal Hotel, Fleet Street, 7 1998 s Hotel 1185 Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, Wood Green , 7*30 1524 Dnke of Connaught , Lord Stanley, Hackney, 8 R.A. 753 Prince Frederick William Lord' , 13 Cambridge Street, Pimlico, 7 St. John's Wood. 8 1228 Beaeontree, Green Man , Leytonstono, 8 1624 Eccleston, 1293 Royal Standard , Builders' Arms.Canoubui-y, H 2012 Chiswick, AVindsor Castle, Hammersmith 7*30 R.A. 1171 North London, Northampton House, ] , Canonbury. 8 1365 Clapton, Navarino Tavern , Hackney, 8 R.A. 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501 The Constitntions of the Freemasons. Containing the 10 10 531 History of tho Lodge of Prosperi ty, No. 65. London, 0 12 6 History, Charges, Regulations, &c, of that Most Ancient 1881. t Scarce, and Right "Worshipful Fraternity. For tho use of tho lodges. London : Printed by "William Hunter, for John 532 History of the Lodge of Sincerity, No. 174. By Bro. 0 10 0 Senex at the Globe, and John Hooke, at the Flower-do-Lnce John Newton. 1888. t over-against St. Dunstnn'a Church , in Fleet-street, in tho year of Masonry 6723. Ann6 Domini, 1723. 534 History of Freemasonry in the Province of Sussex. 0 7 6 This was the first "Sc'l*j*on of the Constitutions published. It 1883. + is now very difficile to procure a copy ; in fact, wo know 535 Consecration of tho Israel Chapter, No. 205, London, 0 10 of no other in tho market. As much as JE20 haa recently been 1836. paid for this edition. t 503 Reprint of The Old Constitntions [1*722] belonging 0 15 0 536 Gould's History of Freemasonry. Vols. 1 to 6. Pub- 2 10 0 to the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and lished at £3 15s. Accepted Masons. Taken from a manuscript wrote above 537 The Four Old Lodges, f By R. F. Gould. 0 7 6 five hundred years since. London, 1870. t 538 An Address by Bro. R. F. Gonld on his installation as 0 2 6 504 The Old Constitutions belonging to the Ancient and 0 10 0 W.M. of the Qnntnor Coronati Lodgo ; also an Address on Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Eng- " English Freemasonry before tho Era of Grand Lodges land and Ireland. Edited by the Rev. John Edmund Cox, (1717). Margate, 1883. t D.D., F.S.A. London, 1871. t 539 Record of the Installation of Bro. Thomas William Tew, 0 10 6 505 Constitntions of Free and Accepted Masons. 1873. f 0 2 6 J.P., as R.W. Prov. Grand Master of tho West Riding of Yorkshire, at the Albert Hall, Leeds, on Friday, the 21th 607 A List of Lodges on the Roll of the United Grand 0 10 0 day of April 1885. With Preface and Appendix. Lodge of England, A.D. 1814. Compiled and Arranged + from Official Calendars and Docnments. By Wm. Jas. Hughan. Truro, 1875. t 540 The Craft, fche Drama, and Drury Lane. By A. M. 0 2 6 Broadley. 1887. t £08 Connecting Links between Ancient and Modern Free. 0 5 0 znasoniy, from a non-Masonic Standpoint. By "W. J. 541 A Sermon preached in tbe Parish Church of St. Helen, 0 2 6 Hughan. 1887. t Bishopsgate, on the 25th July 18G9, in aid of tho R.M.I.B., ¦ * 611 The Anaayrii (or Assassins), with Travels in the 1 10 0 by John Edmund Cox. • Further East, in 1860-51, including A Visit to Nineveh. By Lieut, the Hon. F. "Walpole, R.N. (late Prov. Grand Master 542 A Sermon preached at Worcester Cathedral, 28th 0 2 6 of Norfolk). 3 vols. 1851. August 1881, on tho occasion of the Annnal Festival of Pro- + vincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire. By Arthur P. 512 The History and Articles of Masonry. By Matthew 0 5 0 Purey-Cust, D.D.t Cooke. 1861. t 547 What Freemasonry is, what it has been , and what it 0 0 fr 513 Moses and Aaron. Civil and Ecclesiastical! rites used 6 6 0 ought to bo. By Charles Bradlaugh. London, 1885. t by the Ancient Hebrewes ; observed, and at large opened, for the clearing of many obscure Texts thorowout tho 549 Catalogue of the Masonic Exhibition. Worcester, 0 10 6 whole Scriptvre. Herein likewise is shewed what 1881. + cvstomes the Hebrewes borrowed from Heathen people : And that many Heathenish enstomes, originally haue beeno vnwarrantable imitations of the Hebrewes. Tho third 550 The Treasury and the Homestead. Part 1. Dublin, 0 7 6 Edition, by Thomas Godwyn, B.D. With an interesting 1877. t Manuscript Letter, dealing with important points referred 551 The Loss of the Ship " Norfchfleefc." With photo- 0 7 6 to in the work. London, 1628. + graphs. London, 1873. j 513*The same work. Eighth edition. 1662. Bound with 7 7 0 552 Asiatick Reasearches, or Transactions of the Society 3 3 0 Romanae Historic anthologia recognita et anota. 1661. Instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into the History and and Antiquities, the Arts, Sciences, and Literature of Asia. Vols. 1 and 2. Calcutta, 1788-90. •*¦ Arcbneologiffl Attiose Libri. Septem. 1662. Tho three works in splendid condition. 553 The Rectangular Review. A Quarterly Communioa- 0 12 6 tion on Philosophy, Freemasonry, Archaeology, Science, 514 Mistakes of Moses. A leotnre, delivered to immense 0 2 6 and the Fine Arts. July, October 1870 ; January, April audiences in the United States. By Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, 1871. London, f (Scarce) . Freethinker, Orator, and Wit. f. 554 Thomas Dunckerley, Hia Life, Labours, and Letters, 0 10 0 515 The Masonio Press ; a Monthly Journal, Review, and 2 2 0 including some Masonic and Naval Memorials of the 18th Chronicle of Freemasonry and its Kindred Subjects, &c. Century. (Respectfully dedicated to a'l Provincial and Issued under the sanction of the Most Puissant Sovereign District Grand Masters.) By H. Sadler P.M. and P.Z.. Grand Commander of the Ancient and Accepted Rite and Grand Tyler and Sub-Librarian of the Grand Lodee of the Most Eminent and Supremo Grand Master of Masonic England. Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions," &c. Knights Templar of England and Wales, &c. Edited by With a Preface by William Harry Rylands, Esq., F.S.A. Bro. Matthew Cooke, P.M. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 (all published). London, 1866. f 555 Freemasonry from the Great Pyramid of Ancient 0 5 6 16 Mills's History of the Crusades. 2 vols. London, 1820 f 15 0 Times. + 517 History of Chivalry and the Crusades. By Stebbing, 0 10 0 556 The History of Freemasonry in the District of Malta. 0 5 0 M.A. 2 vols. 1829. t From 1800 up to the present timo. By A. M. Broadley. 1880. 518 Midland's History of the Crusades. Translated from 15 0 558 The Freemason's Chronicle. Vols. 1 to 8 the French. 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Origin of the Royal Arch Ord er of Masonry, 0 7 6 London, 1870. historically considered; including nn explanatory view of its Primitive Rituals, Doctrines, nnd Symbols, nnd of their 523 Histoire Des Ghevalieres Hospitalers do S Jean de 2 11 6 Progressive Improvements to tho present time. A new Jerusalem , appelles depuis Chevaliers do Rhodes, ot edition , with a memoir of tho author. London, 1807. t Aujourd Hui Chevaliers de Malthe. Par M. L'Abbe do Vortot do l'Academio des Bolles-Lottros. Nouvelle Edition , aug- 563 Oliver. Book of the Lodgo and Officers' Manual. 0 7 6 mented des Statuts de l'Ordre, et des Noms des Chevaliers. London, 1879. 7 vols. ISmo. Calf. A Paris, 1772. f 524 Ombo; or, the Knights of Malta. A Dramatic Romance 0 5 0 564 Masonic Records. 1717-1886. By Jobn Lane 2 2 0 in twelve Acts. 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