UNITED GRAND LODGE. Bro. SWINFEX EADY, Q.C, P.G. Stwd. : Most Worshipful Grand Master in the chair and Brethre n ,—It is now my pleasing duty and also my If we may judge by the number of the brethren who recorded their voles very great privilege to have the honour of proposing for election as Most for the three candidates for the office of Grand Treasurer during the ensuing Worshipful Grand Master for the ensuing yea r, His Royal Highness the 12 months, the attendance at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge Prince of Wales. (A pplause). As you all know, I think , this is the 21st on Wednesday was far less considerable than it was at the corresponding time Ma:onry in England has approachtd his R oyal Highness and asked Communication in 1894. This may have been due to the influenza or more him to accept the highest honour they are able to confer upon any member probably to a number of causes, but though the attendance was far smaller, of the Cralt, and in accepting which he confers upon them the highest the excitement was almost as great as it was at the contest in which the honour and distinction he is able to bestow 011 them as members of the Craft. present Gran d Treasurer, Bro. Sir J. D IMSDALE , secured the prize ; and May that connection between his Royal Highness and the Craft , formed most when it became known that Bro. STILUS had defeated his more formidable auspiciously many y ears since, continue for a long time, and remain with us opponent— Bro. Alderman VAUGHAN* M ORGAN — by a substantial majority as Jong as his Royal Highness is alive. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) His of votes, it is needless to say, the rejoicing among his supporters was most Royal Highness has conferred great and numerous benefits on the Craft ; he enthusiastic. But as will have been seen from the paper of agenda which has ever taken the greatest interest in the Masonic Charities : the Boys' and we published last week, there was a very considerable programme of im- Girls' Schools owe many benefits to his constant attention , and the Benevo- portant business to be transacted after the voting for the Grand Treasurer- lent Institution is also indebted to his endeavours. (Hear, hear.) Many of ship was over, not the least important matte r being the recommendation us remember that great ceremony a few years ago, when over ^50,000 was contained in the Report of the Board of General Purposes , to the effect that subscribed for the benefit of the Girls' School. We know the new Hall and the Colonial Board should be abolished , and an entirely new General Board Wing for the Institution which have since been built , and that much of the constituted , which shall be invested with all the powers heretofore delegated assistance—the pecuniary benevolence poured forth on that occasion by the to the Board of General Purposes and Colonial Board separately. The re- Masons of England in support of the Girls' School , was owing to the interest commendation was adopted , and referred for further consideration to the his Royal Highness has taken in the Girls ' Institution , and the earnest way former, which will prepare and submit to Grand Lodge at its next Quarterly in which he has exerted himself on its behalf. And when the Hall and Communication in June such re-arrangements as may be necessary for the Wing were opened , we know her R oya l Highness the Princess of Wales transaction of business,and such a le-organisation of the General Board as and her daughters honoured the ceremony in company with his Roya l High- may be thought desirable. As regards the several Appeals which were ness. (Hear, hear, and renewed applause.) In the cause of the Boys' addressed to Grand Lodge against certain decisions of the local or general School and the Aged Institution , we know his Royal Highness has also shown authorities, it must suffice for the present if we stale, as regards A ppeal No. 2 the liveliest interest. (Hear, hear.) I think if the Masons of England — that Bro. W. M AKEPIECE , W.M. Zeiland-in-the-East Lodge, No. 508, were asked for what purpose Masonry exists, and to give some Singapore—thedecision of the D.D.G.M.and Dist . Board of General Purposes reason for the existence of Masons, it would be enough:for them to of the District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago , in which the re fer and point to the great Charitable Institution s which Masons support. decision of Bro. Makepiece, as W.M., was reversed , was upheld , and that This, it seems to me, and this alone, would form sufficient ground of justifi- under the law as now expounded , a brother's resignation of his membership cation. (Hear, hear.) In the cause of the Charities of the Order and in of a lodge is not to be regarded as final until it has been communicated to all other matters concerning the Craft, his Royal Highness has always ihe lodge. Consequently, if a brother forwards a letter in which he resigns exhibited the keenest interest. And not only is this the case with respect his membership to the Secretary of his lodge, and follows it up to the Freemasons of Eng land ; it is also the case with regard to foreign with a second letter in which he withdraws such resignation , then , in countries that he has visited, for he has left there evidence of the extensive interest he has in the Craft . (Renewed applause.) I believe that during the event of the earlier letter not havirg been communicated to ' the lodge, his tender of resignation is void and of none thc years that he has presided over us, the number of lodges on the English effect and hc remains a member of the lod ge. The only misf >rtune about roll has been about doubled. In lh -se 21 years about 1200 lodges have this decision is that , if our memory serve us, it is in direct conflict with one been added to the list of those which existed when ha first occupied .the which Grand Lodge adopted , on the advice of the Grand Registrar, only a chair. This, I believe, is largely due to his R oya l Highness being our Grand few years sgo. Then it was ruled that once a brother sent in his resignation Master. His Royal Highness has not only evinced an interest in the Craft, lie ceased to be a member of a lodge, and that, no matter what he might but he has aho shown an interest in others of his own Royal Family, and everyone brought into contact with his Royal Highness is interested in propose to do subsequently in the way of withdrawing such resig- ( " nation , or whether the letter had been communicated to the honouring the raft . Two brothers of his Royal Highness joined the Craft, lod ge or not, his resignation stood , and his re-instatement as a and one has now become one of its greatest supporters — his R'lyal member was possible only after the usual proposal in one open lodge Highness the Duke of Connaught , Provincial Grand Master for Suss >x. and ballot at the next. Under the new exposition of the law, a brother may Other members of his family have done the same, and I am sure it is with- withdraw his resignation if there has not been time to submit to his lodge, out presumption I may express the hope that when the fulness of time has the letter in which he notified it. As regards the appeal of Bro. W. F. come, and when his Royal Highness will be no longer with us, we may have L AMONBY against the action of the President of the Colonial Board in order- the estimable honour, pleasure, and privilege of having his son , that we may ing him to withdraw from a certain meeting of the said Board , it will be seen have the pnde of handing down the traditions , a link in which was un- from our [report that it was withdrawn by permission of Grand Lodge, fortunately broken by the death of his Royal Hig hness the Duke of Clarence, It js just possible we may have occasion to refer to portions of the busi- and that many of us who are present to-night may see on some future occa- ness transacted in Grand Lodge on Wednesday in some future article. sion the son prepared to follow in his father 's footsteps. (Loud and long continued cheering.) When saying this , I know I am only expressing a wish dearest to every Mason 's heart. 1 must add one word more. His UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. Royal Highness has not only found a place in the heart of every member of the Craft but in the heart of every subject of the realm. I am confident I express the wish of every one when I say that I ask that his Royal Highness the Quarterly Communication of United Grand Lodge of Free and may be elected by acclamation our Grand Master. (Applause). Accepted Masons of England was held on Wednesday, at Freemasons' Bro. E. ST. CLAIR , P.G. Stwd.—Most Worshipful Grand Master Hall, London. Grand Lodge was summoned for two o'clock, p.m., for the in the greater chair, in rising with pleasure to second the proposition th ou all know, he was claimed his Royal Highness duly elected M.W.G.M. a very active, good,' and enthusiastic Mason , and his loss will be very greatly Bro; W ILLIAM , H , ARBER , P.M. 206 : Most Worshipful Grand Master '«t not only in his province but among the Craft generally. (Hear * hear). in the chair, in the absence of the Right Hon. Sir William Marriott , Deputy Bro. LETCHWORTH ,' G.S., then read the minutes of the Quarterl y Com- Provincial Grand Master for Sussex, I have the honour to propose for the munication of December 5th , 1894, which were put and confirmed. office" of Grand Treasurer Bro. Charles William Hudson , Past Grand Warden of Susiex. Bro. Hudson is well known as a Mason of over 27 then by Grand Lodge, and it remained so until 1856 , when Grand Lodge years' standing ; he is a Past Master and the Treasurer of the Koyal York departed from the principle because there happen ed at that time to be an Lod ge, No. 315, a founder and Past Master of the Chaucer Lodge, No. unusually htavy amount of correspondence with the brethren in Canada , and 1540 , a founder and Past M ister of the Earl of Sussex Lodge, No. 2201 , at that time a separate Board for the Colonies was constituted. Now it was P.Z. and Treasurer of the Royal Pavilion Chapter, No. 315, a founder and thought that, for the benefit of the Craft at home, and for the Craft abroad P.Z. of the Chaucer Chapter, No. 1540 , a founder ancl P.Z. of the Metro - and in the Colonies, it would be b.tter there should b. one Board responsible politan Chapter , No. 1507, an ardent supporter of the Masonic Charities to Grand Lodge, and responsible at all events to brethren wherever situated . and Instituli.niF , .1 Vice-1'resident of the Boys' Sch ool, a Vice- President of Therefore it was with (hat view he now moved that the Board of General the Benevolent Institution , a Life Governor of the Girls' School, and has Purposes be requested to submit to Grand Lodge proposal s for the purpose served many Stewardships ; he is well known throughout .London and the of bringing the jurisdiction of the Colonial Board under that of the General provinces Masonically and socidlly, and is in every way qualified and fitted Board, and unifying the affairs of the general (" raft, as was the case before to (ill the distinguished office which hc seeks to fill. I therefore, Most the year 18*^6. Worshipful Grand Master in the chair, beg to propose Bro. Charles William Bro. E RNEST Pocock , M.D., in seonding the motion, said it did seem Hudson, Past Grand Warden of Sussex, to fill the high ollice of Grand to him unnecessary that there should be two Boards, one dealing with matters Treasurer. in Eng land , and another dealing with the same matters in thc Colonics, Bro. R OBERT P1t11.1i' Ui'Kix , W.M. 1 328 : Most Worshipful Grand because they were separated by a few hundred miles. "Master in the chair,—lt is with a great deal of pleasure that I rise to second The motion was carried. Bro. Hudson 's nomination for Grand Treasurer, feeling sure that he will be Bro. J. S. A UCKLAND asked merely for information whether the nomi- a worthy brother to fill that distinguished ollice. I beg to second the nations for the Colonial Board , which had to take place, would take place proposition. this year as usual. If so, the arrangement proposed by the Board, which Bro. D'A RCY POWER : Most Worsh i pful Grand Master in the chair and he quite agreed with , would not come into actual operation till 18 months Brethren ,—I beg to offer for your suffrages Bro. Walter Vaughan Morgan, hence. Members elected had to serve for 12 months unless a proviso to the a man of the strictest integrity, an Alderman of the City of London, a man contrary was put in. of great business capacity, the Treasurer of Christ's Hospital ; he has very Bro. LOVELAND LOVELAND said there would be no change for that time ; great financial experience , for he was the Treasurer of many of the most im- they did not wish to do the thing in a hurry. portant Charities in the City of London ; he is a Mason who is a veteran and The Auditors' report was adopt ed. an enthusiast in Masonry. He is serving now for the third timethe Master- The following Report of a special meeting of the Governors and Subscribers ship of the lodge in which he was initiated some 30 years ago. He has of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of held the high office of Treasurer for many years ; he has been for many Freemasons, dated 13th February, 1895, was then laid before Grand Lodge, at which, years a Vice-President of the Masonic Charities, and I cannot think you in lieu of the proposed alteration in the Laws of the Institution submitted to could have a better Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year than Bro. Walter Grand Lodge on the 5th December last, the following were then agreed to, and Vaughan Morgan whom I now propose. were submitted for approval -. Bro. T. POULTNEY G RIFFIN, W.M. 1 : Most Worshipful Grand Master Clause 25, erase the first word " every " and substitute "A." And in first in the Chair,—I have the very greatest pleasure in seconding the proposi- line, after the word " President " insert " being an individual d:nor." tion of Bro. Walter Vaughan Morgan for the high office ot Grand Treasurer In the same Clause, second section , make a similar alteration. Vacancy occurring on the of England. After Clause 45, insert as Clause 45A -. " Any " House Committee or the Finance Committee shall be filled up at the ARDNER ful Grand Master in the Chair —I Bro. H. J. L : Most Worship , Management, notice of William Mason Stiles for " next following meeting of the Committee of have the honour and pleasure of proposing Bro. '' such vacancy being given in the summons convening the meeting." the office of Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. Treating all the other brethren with the greatest respect, I yet desire to say 1 consider Bro. W. M. Bro. J. A. FARNFIELD, Treasurer of the Benevolent Institution, moved Stiles is the brother fitted for the office of Grand Treasurer not only for his that the resol ution above set out be approved. great service s to Masonry in general, but for his great services to the Masonic Bro. W. F. SMITHSON, P.G.D., seconded. Charities, and for the large amount of money he has subscribed personally Bro. PHILBRICK , G. Reg., pointed out that they were at present absolutely himself. Bro. Stiles is a Mason of many years' standing ; he was initiated inconsistent with the former propositions, and that the motion should rather in the Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507, in October, 1874, and is now a Past be not submitted for approval, but submitted in lieu of, or in substitution for, Master of that lodge ; he was a founder and the first Senior Warden of the the alterations proposed at last Grand Lodge. King's Cross Lodge, No. 1732, passed the chair twice, and is now In the suggested form the motion was carried, moved by Bro. FARNFIELD Treasurer ; he was a founder of the Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1744, and is and seconded by Bro. W. F. SMITHSON. now a Past Master and the Treasurer ; he was a founder of the Strand The appeals were ,'then taken. Lodge. No. 1087, and is now a Past Master of that lodge; he was a founder Bro. F. A. PHILBRICK , O.C, G.R., brought up the appeal by Bro. B. O. and first Treasurer of the Hendon Lodge, No. 2206', and is still Treasurer ; Reynolds, of Lodge Pitt Macdonald, No. 1198 , Madras— he is the present W.M. of the Henry Levander Lodge, No. 2048, in the Against the decision nf the Board of General Purposes, in Madras, convict- Province of Middlesex. He was exalted in the Mount Sinai Chapter, No. ing him of un-Masonic conduct, and against the District Grand Master of Madras 19, in May, 1S76, and is now Past Principal ; he was a founder of the for having revoked a provisional warrant for a new lodge in which he was nomi- Metropolitan Chapter, No. 1507, and is now a Past Principal ; he was a nated first Worshi pful Master. founder and the first M.E.Z. of the Henry Levander Chapter, No. 204S, He said the circumstances were a little peculiar. Bro. Reynolds was, at a and is now a Past Principal. He is a Past Provincial Grand Principal meeting of brethren in January, 1894, selected as the W.M. of a proposed Sojourner of Middlesex and Grand Treasurer in Grand Chapter. He is lodge by the founders, and the petition was duly sent in to the District Grand Preceptor of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction, No. 1507, and has Mast er, who, in the exercise of the power vested in him, intimated his intention served in that capacity for 14 years. He has served 14 Stewardships for the of complying with the petitioners' request, and then issued a provisional Charities, and is a Vice-Patron of the three Institutions. On these grounds warrant until the Grand Master's warrant could be obtained. A date was you will see that he has done good suit and service to the Order, and more fixed for the provisional consecration. At a meeting of the P. H. Macdonald particularly, I may say, in serving those Stewardships. A year never goes Lodge, in February , Bro. Reynolds, who was I.G., found himself in collisbn by without his being* a representative at one or more of the Charities. I with the W.M., and he asked to be allowed to resign, and he withdrew from think that on an occasion like this you cannot better reward a brother who thelodge. It went on the minutes, and came to the knowledge of the autho- has so distinguished himself than by electing him to the high office of Grand rities, and the District Grand Master postponed the opening of the new Treasurer; it will be but a just reward to any brother who has served the lodge. He afterwards intimated his intention of issuing a new provisional Order so well and generally. I beg to propose Brother William Mason warrant omitting the name of Bro. Reynolds. Bro. Reynolds resigned. Stiles. The matter went before the District Board of General Purposes in the minutes Bro. E. M. MONEY. I second the proposition most heartily and with as a piece of advice. The Board held that his conduct was un-Masonic, and much pleasure. All the time Bro. Stiles has been a Mason he has supported Bro. Reynolds complained that he had been tried and condemned unheard. the Charities most liberally ; he has made it the business of his life, and he But the minutes were only given as a piece of advice, there was no complaint has shown himself worthy of the Craft. or charge made. The District Grand Master had acted on the advice of the The ballot for the election of Grand T reasurer was then declared open. Bsard , and he acted as he had authority to act in revoking the provisional It remained open till a quarter-past seven , when the scrutineers who had warrant. He (Bro. Philbrick ) proposed that the appeal be dismissed. been obligated to make a true and faithful return by Bro. W. W. B. Bro. L. T. W ILKINSON, Dep. G. Reg., seconded , and the appeal was Beach , acting as Grand Master, retired with the ballot boxes. The other dismissed. business then commenced. Bro. PHILBRICK next brought forward an appeal by Bro. W. Makepiece, On the motion of Bro. H ENRY GARROD , P.G.P., seconded by Bro. W.M. Zetland in the East Lodge, No. 508 , Singapore— R ICHARD C LOWES, P.G. Sid. Br., the following recommendations of the Against the decision of the Deputy District Grand Master and District Board Board of Benevolence wern confirmed : of General Purposes, reversing his decision as W.M. that a brother's resignation A brother of the St. Alban 's Lodge, No. 29, London jlioo o o of membershi p in a letter to the Secretary was final , notwithstanding it was with- The w'dow of a brother of the Polish National Lodge, No. 534, drawn immediately and before communication to the lodge. London too o o He said the appeal involved a point on which there had been some IitiL* The widow of a brother of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge, No. 764, misunderstanding which he trusted might now be solved. On March 131*1 1 West Hartlepool 50 o o try A brother of the St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 1631, Gorleston ...... 50 o o 1S94, Bro. Morris, a member of Lodge Zetland in the East wrote to the Secre t A brother of the Ley Spring Lod ge, No. 1598, London 60 o o of the lodge resigning his membership, On March 14th , he wrote ag^ii*- -* On tl e motion of Bro. R ICHARD LOVELAND LOVELAND , President, " Dear sir and brother,—yesterday, when in a passion , I wrote to tender iiif seconded by Bro. Dr. ERNEST POCOCK, Vice President, the report of the resignation of Lodge Zetland in the East, but. upon second thoughts, I be _ B ard of General Purposes, which appeared in our last issue, was taken as leave to withdraw that resignation sent to you by me.—Yours fratenally. '•*• *-* read , and was ordered to be received and entered on the minutes. lodge did not meet until some days after, and the letter of resignation and it*'! Bro. LOVELAND LOVELAND , in moving the adoption of the report, said letterof recall were com municatedJo the lodge. The W.M., Bro. Walter Make- the first paragra ph of the report was so plain in its terms that he did not piece ruled that the first letter was final , and that the brother could n t think that he should be doing the brethren justice if he were to detain them withdraw it , and that he was no longer a member of the lodge. The brother by going at any length into the particulars of the recommendations which who had written the letter appealed to the District Board of General P"*"' the Board of General Purposes made. Through the kindness of Bro. poses, who allowed his appeal , and now the W.M. appealed to Gram' Fenn , he had had some information with respect to those Boards which Lodge. Now, one thing was quite clear, the membership of a \oili'- might very likely not be known to the brethren present. At depended upon the will of the member. If a member resigned, it wa s a tii the Union of the Grand Lodge there were four Boards—the Board of time-honoured custom, which, however, expressed no legal obligation , Genera l Purposes, the B_-ard of Finance, the Board of Works, and the move that the resignation be accepted—generally with an expression <*' Board of Schools. The latter two ceased to exist before 1819. The Board of regret—but whether the resolution was carried or not, in point of Uw, tn Finance remained as a separate Board until 1823, when the Board of Society being voluntary and Masonry being Free, the resignation stood, *• General Purposes recommended , in much the same terms as were used in the and the lodge could not go against the brother's will. Now came tn present Report , that there should be but one Board ; they recommended also question. On the 13th the brother resigned, on the 14th he withdrew n*-j that four more members should then be added to the Board. The principle resignation. The lodge met some days later. Whom did he resign to lhat there should be btt one Bsard responsible to Grand Lodge was adopted Not to the Secretary ; the Secretary was only an individual member of "' lodge. Individually, the letter was to the Secretary, and it was nothing ; complaint affecting a member of the Boa rd or a Lodge to which he belongs , it had not been communicated to the lodge of wh'ch the Secretary was the such member shall withdraw whilst the Board consider its decision." He channel of communication , and until thit letter was communicated to the would admit for all purposes that, although this Article was under the" head ledge it was a mere expression of intention , whicS the member making use of " Board of General Purposes ," it also applied to the Colonial B lard. But of it had a right to withdraw ; and it would be very unfortunate , the words used were " charge or comp laint. " and most emphaticall y there ind. ed , in this case, when he fad he wrote his first letter in a was neither charge nor complaint at that time before the Colonial Board passion , if advantage were taken of it to compel him to withdraw against Cambrian Lodge. Such being the fact, he considered he had a Until the letter was communicated to the lod ge there was what was called a perfect right to be present. He was sorry at this stage of the appeal to locuspirnitenticr, and he had a light to withdraw. A man who made an mention what to himself was a personal matter. One member of the Board offer by letter could always withdraw it before it was accepted , and it seemed had the audacity lo insinuate that if he (Bro. Lamonby) were lo be permitted to to him to be quite right, and this brother or any other brother in alike position be present, he might convey to the brethren of the Cambrian Lodge until the communication was made to the lodge shiuld have the right to what had been done at that meeting. Well , those who were members of the withdraw it. He moved that the decision of the Deputy District Grand Board of General Purposes and of the Colon ia l Board knew very well Master and the District Board be affirmed. members were put under an obligation immediately their year of office began. Bro. f. L. W ILKINSON seconded the motion. He meant to say that was a most scandalous insinuation cr imputation to Bro. Dr. E RNEST POCOCK mentioned a similar case, hut there it was make against a member of the Board that he would violate his obl igation , resolved that the resignation should not be withdrawn. If this motion was and what accentuated that was the fact that there was not one word of dis- cairii d and the appeal dismissed there would be a little unpleasantness in approva l of the Colonial Board or any one of its members. He felt very one of the ledges to which he belonged. The matter had been pretty well strong ly upon that. He did not know whether the brother wis then understoo d for tome years that if a letter of resignation hid been placed in present, but he had been present that evening ; it was Hro. Cumberland. the Secretary's hand it was a resignation , and Grar.d Registrar had so laid He (Bro. Lamonby) considered his obligation was as valuable to it down himself. him as was Bro. Cumberland's to Bro. Cumberland. Well , he declined Bro. S. R. BASKETT supported the Grand Registrar's view, but said to withdraw, but ultimatel y the Grand Registrar moved—perhaps it was there had long been a feeling in the Ctaft , from words used by the Grand earlier than that— that the Board resolve itself into a Committee Registrar in a contrary direction. He was glad to hear such a change of to consider the subject then before the Board except himself (Bro. Lamonby). view. He had looked over the proceedings of Grand Lodge for rome years Then , of course, he withdrew under protest, and hence the appeal. He had past on this point, and he found what the Grar.d Registrar had said was been refused copies of the three documents he referred to, and consequently only an obiter dictum. That took place in 18S9. There was nothing to could not place them before Grand Lodge ; but, on the other hand , permis- show that the ruling was that the resignation was irretrievable. sion was given him to see the papers in the Grand Secretary's office. He Bto. LENNOX BROWNE , D.G.D.C, thought the let er of resignation complained of a distinct attempt in this conduct to interfere with the liberty should never have been read to the lodge after the withdrawal hacl been of the subject. It was said he was biased in favour of the Cambrian Lodge ; receive d by the Secretary. he admitted it, because he could claim to know more of the original lacis of Bro. R ALPH G LUTTON , M.A., P.G.D., said there was not only the in- the subject than any of the Board , from the fact that he was resident in Aus- tention to resign in this case, but an absolute icsignation which was in tralia at the time lhis occurred , and when similar transactions occurred in the hands of the Secretary, and if it was in the hands of thc St cretary it antther colony. That was disposed of in a week ; this had teen going was in the hands of the ledge. There could not be a withdrawal. on for six years. He should hope that Grand Lodge would with no Bro. H ENRY GARROD, P.G.P., observed that a simila r ca'.e occurred in uncertain voice express its opinion that the articles of the Constitutions must a lodge of which he was Secretary, and he saw the late Colonel Shadwell not be diverted from their original purpose to exclude and to stifle discus- Clerke about it, and his reply was very decidedly that the i csignation could sion ; but whether the appeal was allowed or rejected was a secondary net be withdrawn. matier to him. He was enly glad (o have the opportunity to bring Bro. GOBLE said the same sort of case had arisen several times in the befo re Grand Lodge another of the phases of this Cambrian Lodge case. colonies, and he had Colonel Shadwell Claike's opinion on them. After a Bro. W. W. B. B EACH : What are the words of the appeal ? brother had sent in his resignation he could not be called upon for fees. Bro. W. F. L AMONBY : That the Acting President of the Colonial Bro. PHILBRICK was not sorry this subject had arisen. Of coutse a Board acted contrary to the Constitutions in calling on him to withdraw from brother was not liable for his dues after he had resigned—Colonel Shadwell the meeting. Clarke's view was right—as soon as letter of resignation was read to a lodge Bro. W. W. BEACH : Who seconded if? there was a resignation, but until read to the lodge it was revec-b.'e. (Cries Bro. S. R. BASKETT : It does not require a seconder. of yes, yeF, and no, no.) Bro. Major R ICHARDSON : I will second it, but let it be understood lhat Bro. T. W. WHITMARSH reminde d the Grand Ri gistrar lhat he stated it is only for the purpose that it may be properly brought before Grand Lodge. in Grand Ledge some iew years ago that as scon as the letter was posted Bro. Sir GEORGE DAVID HARRIS said he should be sorry to insinuate the resignation was confirmed. that there had been any wilful misstatement on the part of Bro. Lamonby, The appeal was dismissed. but he was singularly inaccurate and wrong as to his facts. He never had Bro. W. W. B. BEACH said he would now communicat e the repprt of said Bro. Lamonby must withdraw. TheGrand Registrar neverruled that Bro. the scrutineers of the ballot. He would take the names in alphabetical order Lamrnby had not a light to be present, nor did he move lhat the Board as they appea red on the ballot papers : should resolve itself into a committee, the Grand Secretary would read the Charles Willian Hudson 440 minutes of what took place. Walter Vaughan Morgan 787 Bro. LETCHWORTH read the minutes. Willia m Mason Stiles 932 Bio. Sir G. D. H ARRIS said those minutes distinctl y showed that he put (Loud cheers). it to Bro. Lamonby whether he shoul d net withdraw. He put it to Bro. Bro. PHILBRICK then stated two appeals from Lodge 407, Malta— Lamonby in the most kind and courleous language. It was rather out of (1) Against the decision of the District Board of General Purposes (Malta) censideration for Bro. Lamonby than for the Board , n% Bro. Lamonby if he inflicting a fine of 20s. on the lodge for direct disobedience of the express orders stayed would be silting as judge on his own case ; and it was only that he of the Deputy District Grand Master to erase and not read in open lodge a pait should not be in a false position that he appealed to Bro. Lamonby. For a of their minutes improperl y recorded. ccitain time he thoug ht he had ronvinced him. Bro. Lamonby was a little (2.) A gainst the decision of the same Deputy District Grand Master in not excited at the time, as no doubt he felt keenl y cn the subject. No remark further entertaining and investi gating certain charges brought by the lodge against fell from him (Sir Geoige Harris) that he could recollect except this—when the acting Deputy District Grand Master for having irregularl y and unconstitu- Bro. Lamrnby was about to leave the board-room , Bro. Lamonby stated tionall y attempted to interfere with the working of the lodge. it was his intention lo w ithdra w frc m the Cambria n Led ge forthwith lhat After stating all (he circumstances of the case, which he said were broi'ght \try day. Wheieupon ihe Brard said, " Ccnsult ycur friends before you out in a very voluminous set of documents, he considered that the fine was take lhat step. Other brethren besides Ihe Grand Secretary could bear jrc perl y inflicted , lhat it was a very light one, and he recommer did tl at 1 im out in lhis slalement. There was not tie least intention of excluding the appeal be dismissed. The lodge had bette r not consider these ir.alte rs Bio. Lamrnby. He (Sir Gecrge Harris) suggested that he should with- lot eer, but had better go on w.lh their Masonic business. draw. He should never have thoug ht of calling on any member of that Bro. T. L. W ILKINSON seconded the motion , and the appeal was dis- Board to withdraw unless tie Board itself had come to a resolution to that missed. e ffect, and thet e was not such a resolution come to. Bio. W. F. LAMONBY , P.M. of Ledge, 962, &c„ and Member of tl e Bro. the Rev. R.J. SIMPSON suggested that after these statemen ' s and Colonial Board, appealed against the action of the President of the said exp lanations the appeal should be withdrawn. Board in requesting him to withdraw from the rr.eelirg of the iSth Januaiy, Bro. J. S. CUMBERLAND , who had been re ferred to, said that he made 1895. the remaik that Bro. Lamonby went to the Board to protect the interests Bro. LAMONBY said , let him at the outset assure the brethren against of the Cambrian Lodge. Bro. Lamor.by himself distinctly siid he did. He whe m the appeal was directed , and Grand Lodge lhat it was not a personal (Bro. Cumberland) said it was hardly right that B'o. Lamonby should bc matter between themselves. He was contending fcr a principle—the true there and listen to things that might go outside. He (Bro. Cumberland) reading of the Book of Constitutions. To commence wilh , he was a membi r had done only what he should do again in similar circumstan ces. of the Colonial Boaid , and on the 16th of January he received a summons Bro. LAMONBY subsequentl y withdrew his appeal , saying that he adhered endorsed " Impoitant ," lo attend a special meetirg of the Colonial Board . to what he said in the outset, that it was not a personal matter but his an.I At the time he knew nothing whatever what the business was to be. Hc the President , because he hoped they would always remain friends ; he w n atler.eled the meetirg at considerable inconvenience, as that day was his only contending for a princi ple. busie st day of the week . After tie minutes had been read the Grand ge then having allowe d the appeal to be withdrawn Secretary Grand Lod , was closed read a communication in the form of an appeal from the brethren in form. of the Cambrian Lodge cf Austi alia , in Sydney. This was another phase tf tl e interminable Cambrian Lodge controversy. The letter asked Grand Lodge to furnish the Cambi ian Lodge wilh funds to prosecute their 1( gal GRAND LODGE OF MA RK MASTER MASONS. act'on agaist the Grand Lodge of New South Wales. He would say at once he did not approve cf it. Grand Registrar read a draft reply, of which he did not remember the exact words, but in the eoutseof the letter the Cam- The Ouaiterl y Communication of G*and Lodge of M^ik Master Masons brian Lodge's right to claim to be a constituent member of the Grand Lodge of Eng land and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British of Er gland was very distinctly question! d. Another draft letter addressed to Ciown was h* Id on Tuesday evening, at Maik Masons' Hall , London , the tVe Giand Secre tary of New South Wales was read, in which the status of the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Euston , Most Worshipful Pro G-and Master, pre- Cambrian Lodge was questioned. He thereupon put a query to the Grand siding. There were also pres-ent : Bros. Viscount Dungarvan , Deputy Grand R'gistrar as to expressions in those letters coinciding with the resolut on of Master , the Hon. A. de Tatton Egerton , Lord Skelmersdale, Sir Reginald Grand Ledge, in July, 1893, cc iifiimirg ihe Cambrian Lodge in all their Hai son , Justice Gainsford Bruce, Col. A. B. Cook , Charles Belton , Robert l-rivik-ges. Grand Regist rar then questioned his right to be there, because he Berrid ge, Dr. B ilfour Cockburn , C. F. Matier , Gordon Miller , C. H. happened to be at the time a member of the Cambrian Lodge. He had since Driver, Fnderick Mead , Major Piobyn , W. M. Still s, Capt. N. G. Pnili ps, resigned. He distinctl y objected , and asked the grounds for excluding Richard Eve, E'nest St. CUir . Dr. Clement Godson , Percy Wallis, B iron him. Grand Registrar quoted Article 277— "In ease of any charge or de Ft n ieres. R. Loveland Lov«.Und , E. Muueuuis, Henry Lnegrov. , W. F. late an annuitant has Lamonby, E. M. Lott, Mus. Doc , H. Vincent, Will. E. Chapman , H. J. Mrs. Margaret Duffield , widow of Bro. John Duffield , , sub-section XIV. Lardner, Robert Main , Major C. W. Carrell, and many other brethren. been placed on the Widows' Fund , under Rule 226, The following cases have been relieved : Bro. MATIER , after the minutes had been read and confirmed, said he £i$ h-ad , dated February 23rd , from Bro. Lamonby withdrawing Bro. T. S., Lodge No. 151 ° ° received a letter Mrs. E. T. B. (widow of a brother of Lodge No. ... 15 o o from the office of Grand Treasurer. 43) his candidature Bro. S. H. B., Lodge No. 8 Soo AN ge, then moved and Major Bro. W ILL. E. CHAI'M , Savage Club Lod , R. LOVELAND LOVELAND , President. CARRELL seconded the electk n of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master. FRANK R ICHARDSON, Vice-President. The Earl of E USTON said he was very happy to put the motion as his C. F ITZGEKALD M ATIER , G. Secretary. Royal Highness took great interest in the affairs of Mark Masonry, as he On the motion of Bro. R. LOVELAND LOVELXND , seconded by Bro. did in everything he undertook. FRANK R ICHARDSON, the Albert Lodge, No. 270, and the Behar Lodge, The motion was carried unanimously, and Dr. BALFOUR COCKBURN No. 33-;, were ordered to be erased , a report from the District Grand Master proclaimed the Prince of Wales duly elected Grand Master. say ing that there was no possibility of those lodges meeting again. Bro ROBERT MAIN , Royal Naval and Military College, proposed Bro . Bro. LOVELAND LOVELAND , in moving the adoption of the Report, Percy Wallis for electi n as Grand Treasurer, and said that the claims of asked the brethren to exclude that portion relating to the Moore Lodge. He Bro. Percy Wallis on the brethren's choice were sufficientl y brought forward had received a telegram that afternoon to the effect lhat a Committee hid bv Dr. Turtle Pigott in December last. The importance of hi s services to been appointed by Lord Lathom to inquire into the matter, and asking that Provincial Mark Masonry and Masonry in general was well known ; but it should be post poned. In deference to Lord L-ithom, he thought Grand there was one point which he thiught would appeal to every brother Lodge should accede to the request, and the subject would come forward at present, and to himself as a provincial brother it particularly appealed—that the Tune meeting, ' this was the first time a provincial brother had been proposed for Grand Bro. FRA^ K R ICHARDSON, in seconding the motion, said this course cou\d Treasurer. He thought it wojld be a very good thing that such a rule was do no harm) and it would be a gracefu l act to Lord Lathom. adopted, and that the provinces should get their share of elections to this The Earl of E USTON said he requested the President of the General important office. He believed it would bs for the good of Mark Masonry in Board to send him a detailed account of all the m atter that came b tfore the general. He trusted they would see their way to elect Bro. Wallis by an General Board , because he thought that Lord Lathom had heard one side of unmistakable majority. the question , and had not heard the other. Bro. Loveland had sent a full Bro. Major C. W. CARRELL seconded the motion. He did not know and detailed account of everything that had been before the Board with whether it would be too late, or whether it would be in order for him to respect to the irregularities of the Moare Lor-ge, and he forwa-ded them on suggest that on this occasion, as on other occasions, the election should be to Lord Lathom. Lord Lathom wrote to him thanking him for d ling so, an unanimous one by Grand I odge. and said he had received the report of Bro. Loveland of whit took pla-e. Bro. H. J. LARDNER proposed Bro. Capt. Thomas Charles Walls, who He thought it was respectful to one who had Masonry so much at heart a*i was well known throughout the Masonic Fraternity, not only in Mark Lord Lathom had had , and still had, that they should postpone this matter. Masonry and Masonry generally, but in the Mark Degree and those other The Report was adopted in the form suggested, and Grand Lodge was Degrees attached to it. Bro. Walls had been by his individuality the means closed in ample form . of supporting failing lodges, and saving other lodges from destruction. He had rendered special services to the Mark Degree. On the last occasion when Grand Lodge met he (Bro. Lardner) told the brethren the services CONSECRATION OF TEE ST. LEONARD CHAPTER, Bro. Walls had rendered to the Degree; but some of the brethren then No. 1766. presen t might not have been present on that occasion , and he would there- fore now state them. Capt. Walls had been a member of the Mark De- The St. Seonard Chapter, No. 17 66, was consecrated at the Great gree nearly years. He is a Past Master of the Sir Francis Burdett 19 Eastern Hotel Liverpool-street, E C, on Wednesday, the 20th ult., when No. 181 a founder and Past Master of the Earl of Carnarvon , Lodge, , there was a good attendance of* companions to witness the* interesting cere- Lod , No. 211, a founder and Past Master of the Prince Leopold Lodge, ge mony. The Consecratirg Officer was Comp. Frank Richardson , G D.C, No. , and an ori inal joining member of the Grand Master's Lodge; 238 g assisted by Comps. Major-Gen. C. Hay , C.B., P.A.G Soj., as H.; the a founder and Past Commander of the Prince Leopold Ark Mariner's J. Rev. Studholme Browrigg, G. Supt . Bucks, as *, H. Matthews, P.G. Lodue ; he has served on the General Board of Grand Mark Lodge, on J. J J. D.C, as D.C. ; and C. E. Keyser, P.G.S.B., as S.N. the Grand Master's Royal A'k Council, and on the Board of Genera l Pur- poses for the late Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Middlesex and Surrey. The founders, who were all present with ihe exception of Comp. J oyce, In ihe Cr\ptic Degree he is a Past Deputy Grand Master, Pa-t Thrice P.Z., who is indisposed , are : Comps. Wm. Shurmur, P.Z.; H. E Joyce, Illustrious Master of the Grand Master's Council, and is its Recorder. He P.Z. *, S. C. Kaufman ; James Stephens, P.Z.; J. Speller, P.Z.; J. is also a Past Master and Secretary of the Metropolitan Council of the Boulton , P.Z.; Wm. Gower, J. H. Clarke, and A. Cunnington. Allied Degrees. He is also a Life Governor of the M ark Benevolent Fund , cThe visitors were— and has served two Stewardshi ps. Of his record in other Degrees it was Comps. F. A. Philbrick , Q.C, Prov. G. Supt. Essex ; ]. R. Roberts, M.E.Z needless to make mention ; his services were well known. He could not 119 ; A. Calver, P.Z. 933 ; J. F. Haskins, P.P.G. Org. Essex ; W. A. Frost , be better rewarded , there could not be a better recognition of those services 1706 ; E. J. Bell , 1524 ; H. T. Dommett. 2256; J. Greenhill; F. Mart ' n, 217 than by his being elected that day to the office of Grand Treasurer; and G. Cannington , 1185; R. Clark ; G. Fairchild, 1319; W. D. Church , P.Z he (Bro. Lardner) felt sure lhat the brethren would in a most geneious 1471 ; J. Bugler, 875 ; J. H. Wilson , 1293 ; C Rawle, M.E.Z. 1065 ; J. D. E manner sufficientl y record the fact that such an honour was due to Bro. Tarr, P.P. ist A.G.S. Middx.; W. E. Sutton , 1471; F. Eckstern, 119 6 ; W. , Walls and if they carried him at the top of the poll they would never Tyler, 862 ; F. Jameson, 2108 ; R. Somers, J. 1471 ; W. A. Scurrah P.Z. 749 ; , Woolley, regret it. Orlton Cooper, 1928 ; ]. M. Klenck, 1339 ; W. H. Toye, 554 ; J. J. A. Haynes 1606 ; W. Scott McDonald , 898 ; P. Roberts ; Dr. Bro. N ELSON PROWER seconded the motion. He could not understand P.Z. 2191; , N. Goodchild , P.Z. 84; H. Sadler, G. Janitor; E. Whi pe, P.Z. 1305 ; D. H. why it had been put that it was desirable they should elect first a brother 7 McGowan , P.Z. 2374; Archdeacon Dunbar; W. W. Lee, H. 1524 ; and many from London and then a brother from the country. He thought they should others. vote for the best man. All those who had the honour of knowing Bro. After the formal opening of the chapter, Walls, as man y of those present had for many years in the M 'rk Degree, The CONSECRATING O FFICER , addressing the companions, said that he was sure would support him, and they would find he would do credit to ' their selection. before commencing the necessary work it was only rig ht he should expla n The ballot was then declared open. why he was in the chair which ought to be filled bv the Grand Scribe E. In the course of the evening the Scrutineers reported that Bro. Percy Comp. Letchworth had intended to be present, but the Board of M isters Wallis was elected by 111 votes against 68 polled for Bro. Walls. met that diy before the Board of Benevolence, when there was some impDr- 1 The following Report of the General Baard was taken as read, and tant work to be done. The G.S.E. requested him to say how much he ordered to be received and entered on the minutes : regretted his absence. They had met that diy to consecrate a chapter to be During the three months ending 5th Marc h , 1895 , there have been issued attached to the St. Leonard 's Lodge, which wasstarted somei5 years ago, aid Mark certificates , 322 ; total numbered registered, 33,687. Warrants for a new had since increased and multiplied, and now wished to crown the stone b/ lodge, viz.:— putting the arch to it. As had been previously said , they could not be to) , No. 479, St. Austin' s, Warrington, Lancashire. careful in having quality and not quantity, as it was very easy to get a com- Roya l Ark Mariner certificates , 54; total number registered, 4344. panion into a chapter, but a very difficult thing to get him out if he shoul 1 Warrants for new Ark Mariner Lodges, 2, viz. : Porp hyry, to be attached to prove usuitable. In all cases it was necessary that the proposer should see the Ashlar Lodge, No. 474 ; and Loyalty, to be attacheel to the Loyalty Lodge, that the candidate was really a Mason at heart. No. 295. S. BROWNRIGG, G. Supt. Bucks., delivered an admirable H.R.H. the Grand Master has been pleased to re-appoint for a further term Comp. Rev. J. was then proceeded with, and the chapter formally of three years—R.W. Bro. the Earl of Yarboroug h as Provincial Grand Master oration, and the ceremony for Lincolnshire ; and R.W. Bro. Augustus Frederick Godson , M.P., as Provincial consecrated. Grand Master for Worcestershire. Comps. W. Shurmur, P.Z., and S. C. Kaufman were installed into the H.R.H. the Grand Master has been pleased to appoint R.W. Bro. Lord chairs of M.E.Z. and J., re-pectively. The following are the officers for the Henry Cavendish Bentinck to be Provincial Grand Master for Cumberland and ensuing year : Comps. James Stephens, P.Z., S.E.; James Speller, P.Z., Westmorland, in succession to the late lamented Earl of Bective. S.N.; J^mes Boulton , P.Z., Treas. ; W. Cower, P.S. ; G. H. Clark, i-st The Board have to record with the deepest regret the death of R.W. Bro. A.S. ; A. Cunnington , 2nd A.S. Col. Gerard Noel Money , C.B., Provincial Grand Master foe Surrey. His loss On the motion of the M.E.Z. a vote of thanks was accorded the Con- will be severely felt in Masonry generally, more especially in the Province over secrating Officers , and they were unanimously elected honorary members, which he presided for the past three years, with so much zea l and ability. and on the suggestion of Comp. James Stephens, P.Z., the name of the Several irregularities with regard to the election and installation of the W.M. Grand Scribe E. was also included. of the Moore Lodge, No. 146, having come to the knowledge of your Board , they Numerous propositions were received for exaltation , and the chapter was have been obliged to declare both the election and installation to be irregular, closed . and have called attention to the provisions contained in the Book of Constitutions , the firs t as to the future governance of the lod After a well-served banquet the usual toasts were honoured , ge. Under the existing circumstances th ey " have likewise deemed it their duty to fine the lodge a sum of Five Guineas given being " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry. , and to " admonish and reprimand the Secretary and those brethren who took part in such Comp. J. STEPHENS , P.Z., in proposing " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, i rregular election and installation. said it spoi< e volumes lor his Royal Highness, wilh the many calls upon his The Board recommend that the Albert Lodge, No. 270, and the Behar Lodge, time, that he had found sufficient time to ''evote to Masonry. The Grand Z. No. 335, who have neglected to comp l y with the requirements of Art. 150 , Book had shown great wisdom in selecting his Dep. G.Z. and Grand H. from the of Constitutions, and who have been , in consequence thereof , summoned to appear N. and S. respectively, thus uniting those d ffeient parts in the principal in Grand Lodge to show cause, and have not replied , should be erased. work of Masonry. FUND OF BENEVOLENCE. •' The Grand Officers " was proposed by Comp. K AUFMAN, J., and briefly responded to b Comp. Rev. S. I}ROWNRIOO, G. Supt., Bucks. The Board have the pleasure to announce that the 27th Annual Festival will y J. be held on Wednesday, the itth of Jul y. Comp. W. SHURMUR , M.E.Z , next gave " The Consecrating Officers , R.W. Bro. the Lord Skelmersdali, S G.W., has most kindl y consented to and said they were very much indebted to Comp. Richardson for the almost preside, and the Grand Secretaiy will be happy to receive the names of brethren inimitable manner in which he had discharged the duties of Consecrating willing to act as Stewards. Officer, and the way in which he had been assisted by the other companions was beyond all prai?e. This was the fourth time it was, however, represented by a large body of relatives and friends. Bro. S. had been his privilege to attend the consecration of a Royal Arch Edridge, the I.P.M., was also absent through indisposition. Chapter, when the founders had conferred the great honour of appointing A recherch e supper was served in the interval to considerably above 100 him the M.E.Z. designate. Of course, they knew that first impressions guests, by Messrs. Buzzard , and was unanimously pronounced faultless. Speech- were lasting, and he should never forget the dignified manner in which the making was conspicuous for its brevity, but the toasts of " The Queen," " The Grand Superintendent of Essex consecrated the Warner Chapter and in- Ladies," and " The Visitors," were duly honoured, Bro. PITTMAN , S.W., rep lying stal'ed him as its First Principal. On the second rccasion he was installed very happily for the ladies. The dancing saloon then again claimed its devotees in that chair by the present Grand Scribe E., and the third time by his very , and the gathering broke esteemed and valued friend, the Grand up about four a.m., under the unanimously expressed hope that this was but the Superintendent of Essex. On the precursor of similar annual assemblies. present occasion it had been his great privilege to see the St. Leonard 1 Amongst those present not alread y mentioned were Bro. S. Lane Prior Chapter called into life and existence b Comp. Richardson. J. y He would not nnd friends; T. Smale, P.M., P.Z. 538, and party ; T. A. Tidy, J.D,, and party ; hrase ihe three poets, but he parap mu't sav that the abilities of the two pre- Harry Lee, J. Cummings, Mrs. Cummings and friends ; E. Harris, F. Jackson , vious Installing Officers were contained in Comp. , Richardson who had made and Mrs. J ackson ; Miss Smith , Bro. A. Schafer, Bro. A. Benerrit z, wife arid a very lasting impression upon their minds. They had the privilege of know- friend ; Messrs. Ernest and Percy Willby; Bro. Dr. Villaneuva , Bro. Major ing that they commenced their chapter wilh the hearty good wishes of the Thornhill ; Mrs. Smith , Miss Champion, Bro. George and Mrs. Ridout ; Bro. Grand Chapter and the Consecrating Officers. Their sincere and earnest Wordsley ; Mrs. W. E. Willby, Bro. George Allen, Bro. R. and Mrs. Langton ; thanks were due to Corrp. Rev. J. S. B-ownrigg* for the admirable oration in Bro. Geo. Whitaker, Mrs. and Miss Whitaker ; Mrs. J. H. Elvin , Dr. Simpson, which the principles and tenets of Royal Arch Masonry were brought before Bros. Alfred Pusey Keith , Charles Everist, P.M., Ison, and many others too them in a thoroughly exemplary manner. He understood this was the 20Dth numerous to mention individually. time lhat Comp. Richardson had officiated in consecrations and installations. Comp. F. R ICHARDSON, G D.C, said the Consecrating Officers were flattered by the way in which their work had been referred to. He might say that tbis was not his maiden effort, because, two or three times before, under similar circumstances, in the lamented Col. Shadwell Gierke's time, Craft flDaeonrp. he had endeavoured to do the duties. When he found he had such excellent Grand Officers as Comps. Hay. Brownrigg, and Keyser, he felt he should Royal Athelstan Lodge (No. 19) .—The installation meeting (larjth be able to carry through the work. He was also deep ly indebted to Comp. year) of this old lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel, on Thursday, the 14th ult., Matthews, who, at a moment's notice, Bro. J. . H. Whadcoat, W.M., in the chair. Bro. Milton Smith was duly installed agreed to do the duty of D.C, and Worshipful Master and invested his officers as follows : Bros. a previous John Henry Whadcoat put off engagement. The duty of D.C. was of the utmost I.P.M.; Edwin George Young, S.W. ; William Ferdinand Stauffer, J.W.; Henry Glenn , importance. It was an extremely pleasing task for Grand Officers to P.M., Treas. ; Charles B. Barnes, P.M., Sec : George Risdon Carsberg, S. '».; take part in the consecration of a lodge or chapter, bringing some new body William Stacey, J.D. ; Money Marsland, l.G.,- Witham M, Bywater, P.M., P.G.S.B., into existence. Like the birth of a new child, they liked in after years to D.C.; William Pound, P.M., Stwd. ; W. P. Campbell-Everden, Org. ; and G. watch how it prospered. Under the Gilbert,.Tyler. Besides the above, the following brethren were present t Bros. Charles guidance of the M.E.Z., he was Tyler this chapter would , P.M. ; James Dix, P.M. ; Daniel Nicholson. P.M. ; F. E. W. Collard, P.M, J satisfied prosper and take a very high place upon the George * Sneath, P.M. ; G. Hardman Hoyle, P.M. ; Arthur Wormull , P.M. ; roll of chapters. He wished the founders the most hearty success, and if Henry Poston , P.M. j A. Digby Green, P.M. ; J. P. Hinckel , Martin Pulvetnan, J. they might judge from the number of names proposed , there was no doubt H. Merrett, Geo. Stevens, O. Marsland , M. Miroy, A. C. Bromley, W. E. Whadcoat, the wish would be fulfilled. He had to propose " The M.E /..,' H. and J;" and T. E. Williams. The Grand Officers and visitors present included : Bros. Sir It was a great honour to be selected by the suffrages of the members to be foseph Dimsdale, G. Treas. ; Reg. St. A. Roumieu , G. Supt. of Wks. ; C. F. "Hogard P.G. Std. Br. ; A lderman Vaughan Morgan, LP.M. C. E. Birch , P.J.G.W. the first Principal designate, for a companion must 96; be selected for some Herts., P.P.J.G.W. Kent; E. E. Cooper, P.M. S, P.G.S. ; H. M. Bates, P.M. 91, particular qualifications he possessed. That evening had been no exception P.G.S. ; A. J. Hollington, P.M. 58, W.M. 2396, P.G.S.; W. W. Notting, W.M. 22 ; to the rule, for as they had heard , this was not the fi rst ]. B. Sorrell, P.M. and Treas. 1260 ; W. Longh u rst, W.M. ; E. W. time Comp. ' J. 227 Carter, Shurmur had been placed in the position of M.E.Z. Comp. J. Stephens P.M. S5S; H. J. Tibhatt , LP.M. 2396 j W. H. Whadcoat, B.A., LL.B., 4 ; W. M. was occupying the post of H. temporaril and was a very Morgan, 177; "J. Vezey Strong*, 153S; R. M. H. Griffiths , 1677 ; E. G. Banks, 19S7 ; y, worthy substitute, E. -B. Lumley, ; Capt. W. R. Cato, P. Kennedy, and was known not onl in lhat district but in 2323 Capt. J. and Capt. Harold, y the provinces, was doing Woodcock , of 2470 ,-J and A. S. Johns, St. Nicholas Lodge, No. 321, New York, U.S.A. good work and had passed many chairs. As regards the J., there was no The lodge was opened, and later on, on the arrival of the Grand Officers , they were doubt he had been selected very judiciously for that position. saluted with Masonic honours. The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read arid Comp. W. SHURMUR , M.E Z., in reply, said his colleagues and himself confirmed, and the audit report was. received and adopted. The W.M. then, in a m ost able manner initiated Messrs. Charles Smith and Charles Edmund Wells. Bro. George were brimming over with g ratitude and thanks, and would earnestl y endeavour William Capel, member of Royal Lebanon Lodge. No. 493, Sic, was elected a joining to prove themselves in some small degree worthy of the compliments paid member. The installation of Bro. Milton Smith , W.M. elect, was then proceeded with, them. They had had an' excellent "kick off" ard several names had been the ceremony being most impressively peiformed by Bro. W. M. Bywiter, P.G.S.B., proposed for exaltation , and he could say that the Degree would be con- father of the lodge. The W.M. then invested his officers , after which, on ferred with that dignity it so thoroughly deserved. ' ¦ ' ¦ ' behalf of the lodge, he presented, the LP.M. with a Past Master s jewel to- " gether with a handsome illuminated address as a lasting recognition of the Comp. JAMES STEPHENS,, P.Z., acting H., responding, said he had devoted attention he had paid to the work of the lodge during his year of office, and of thought long since that he was associated with a sufficient number of lod ges his great liberality and energy in placing the Benevolent Fund of the lodge on a and chapters, but when the M.E.Z. ask ed him to associate his name with permanent basis. On rising for the second time, the Secretary announced the decease that he felt it a honour to be associated with a name so respected, and of uro. Ramsay, much to the regret of the brethren. especially in Essex, as that of Comp. Shurmur. The business being ended the brethren adjourned to partake of a very excellent That was the 21st lodge banquet, which being finished grace was sung and the toasts of the evening commenced, or chapter to which he belonged, and he was proud to be received in a kind which were interspersed by 'ome'excellently rendered music under the direction of Brn. and affable manner. Dr. J. F. Haskins, P.P.G. Org. Essex, assisted by Miss Emily Divies, Miss Minnie Comp. S. C. KAUFMAN, T „ also replied. Chamberlain , Bro. Butler, and Bro. Daniel Price. Comp. F. A. PHILBRICK , Q.C, G. Supt. Essex , acknowledged the toast The programme book was an elaborate production , and contained beauti fully of "The Visitors," and sa'-d executed portraits of the Worship ful Master, Wardens, and Past Masters of the lodge. the genial warmth of a Masonic meeiing could The W.M., in proposing "TheQueen and the Craft," said: Ourbsloved Sovereign not have been better exemplified than on the occasion of that consecration. could not be a Mason, but had evidenced her interest in Freemasonry by her patronage He could not but think that any brother who was raised to the Sublime De- to its Charities, being Grand Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Bays, Chief gree, and thoroughly understood the obligations devolving upon him, would Patroness of the Girls' Institution , and Vice-Patron of the Benevolent Institution for the find the true cope stone and crown of the Third Degree when he proceeded Aced. Of the first-named , she has been Patron for over 40 years. In proposing "The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," the W.M. said ! to and entered upon the mysteries of the Royal Arch. Masonry in its hi In all ages monarchs have been promoters of Freemasonry, and have exchanged the gher development was legitimately attained by the Royal Arch. It was sceptre for the trowel, but in Great Brita'n, sines the Grand Lodge in York was formed, the legitimate ending of Masonry as countenanced and practised under the and King Athelstan nearly 1003 years ago granted a charter to Freemasons, probably Grand Lodge of England. A consecration was always cer ain to be attended no Prince of the Royal blood had taken so much interest and done so much for the Craft with many hopes— hopes which on that occasion the visitors were Ud to see as our present Prince of Wales, and his influence in high circles and his high position in g tho Craft may probably have done much towards the peace and goodwill or nations. would be carried out in the future. The chapter started under auspices trey were The W.M., in proposing " The Grand Officers, referred to them in the words of glad to see, and bade fair to have a career of success. Milton as " Adorned with splendour, armed with power," but said the power, import* Comps. G EO . W HITE , P.Z.; A RCHDEACON D UNBAR ; G. FAIRCHILD , ance, and authority they possessed was the result of centuries of intelli gent industry and 1 .'/..; LEWIS LEVY , and CHURCH . P.Z., also replied. judgment, the faithful and careful discharge of which had built up an Ins'itution unique in its character and influence, with valuable principles handed down from time immemo- For "The Officers ," Comps. J. S PELLER, S.N., and J. BOULTON , P.Z., rial pure and unpolluted , that it was a hard-worked body, and deserved its honours. He Treas., responded , after which the Janitor's toast closed the proceedings. finished with some complimentary remarks respecting the Grand Offi :ers present, saying Comp. J. F. Haskins, P.P.G. Org., was assisted in the musical arrange- that the office of Grand Treasurer was always keenly competed for, and was will and ments by Comps. Greenhill Frost honourably filled by Bro. Dimsdale. Bro. Roumieu held a post of responsibility, and J. , , and E. J. Bell. worked hard on the Benevolent Board. Bro. Hogard was familiar with them all, and Bro. Bywater was a Grand Officer of Grand Officers, bei ng the one Grand Sword Bearer who was chosen to carry the sword in front of the Prince of Wales at the Jubilee Festival out ot the 27 P.G. Sword Bearers appointed oti that occasion. LADIES' NIGHT OF LODGE LA TOLERANCE, Bro. Alderman Sir J. C. Dimsdale, Grand Treasurer, in response, said he felt it no small honour to respond to the compliment paid to the Grand Officers of England. He No. 538. recognised Grand Lodge as the mainspring of ihe Craft, which, during recent years, had made great strides, which he attributed to the fact that the Order was established on the As foreshadowed on the day of his installation the solid rock—the Volume of the Sacred Law, Masons all striving to do their duty to the W.M., Bro. Walter Great Architect of the Universe. They had had the chief work of the evening carried Hooker, who by the way is also marking his year of ollice by acting as Steward tor one of the out by a Grand Officer , which showed they were able to work. Charities, arranged on Monday Ni ght, the 25th ult., a dance to the Bro. Roumieu , having also responded , ¦iiemoers ot the lodge and their friends, at the Cavendish Rooms, Mortimer- street The I.P.M. proposed the toast of " The W.M., Bro. Milton Smith," who, he said, , W., which had been generously placed at the disposal of the lodge by the was initiated in the lodge in 18S5, and had that evening had the honour of electing as » nnci pal , Bro. E. Humphrey, who is a highl y esteemed Past Master of the lodge. one of his officers the brother who had introduced him , Bro. Barnes, P.M., their Secre- I he prevailing epidemic, though instrumental in preventing many from carrying tary, to whom all the members were indebted for having introduced a member proved to out their intention to be present, did not militate adversely to a sufficient extent have become a good Mason, and, as he had shown that night, one well capable of filling '0 hinder the assemblage of a large company, and the beautiful rooms of this the chai r with ability and honour. Bro. Milton Smith had worked well in the past, and well-known home of terpsichorean art were throughout that day he was reaping the reward he so wel l deserved. the evening filled to their In response to the toast of his health, the W.M. thanked the I.P.M. for his kind "'II capacity, the pretty dresses of the fair danseuses and the colours of the regalia remarks and the brethren for their warm reception accorded to the toast. He was worn by the brethren (for which a special dispensation was granted} com- induced to join Masonry by the good impression he had of the Order conveyed to him "inert to secure a very ¦ charming effect. A first class band discoursed up to date from Ihe fact of finding so many of his friends, who were good hearted, just, and genial, ""¦""Jsic throughout the programme of no or more dances. The company, , -ere on arrival were also Masons. Having been initiated into the Order he found that true of tbe jv received by the W.M., Bro. Walter Hooker , and Mrs. Hooker, whilst the Craft in general, and his lodge very much in particular. He had done his best in the director of Ceremonies, Bro. J. W. Elvin , P. M. , and the Stewards, Bros. E, lodge up to the p.-esent, and, if he had given satisfaction , would strive in the future to Humphrey, P.M.; W. E. Willby, P.M. ; and I. I. Pittman . S.W.. each contributed maintain the respect and satisfaction of the lodge. A peculiar personal coincidence in 'neir connection with the loJge was that he was born on the anniversary of the constitution of efforts to the genera l wellare and enjoyment of the company, indeed , the acknowled ged success of the dance was due to that the lodge. He was married in the centenary year of the lodge, joined on his wife's harmonious co-operation and anniversary, and was elected W.M. in his silver wedding year. Jisprit de Corps," which is the characteristic of Freemasonry. Much regret was •E 'tat • " The Initiates " was proposed by Bro. Dan. Nicholson, P.M., and responded to by the absence, throug h illness, of Bro. W. G. Fenn, P.M., P.P.G.D.S., who the initiates. The W.M., in proposing " The I.P.M.," "The Installing Mister," and "The He hoped their genial W.M. would have a happy year of office , and that the members Past .Masters," referred to them as columns of strength to the lodge, and of use to the would do everything to make it a successful one. frail in general, especially in their support to the Charities. He thought there was no Bro. Faircloth, W.M., who had a very hearty reception , in response, said that in his Pa-^t Mastrr of the lodge who had not been a Steward at one or all the Charities. The new position he felt somewhat out of place, but he tendered them his sincere and heart- I.P.M. was last year, and is this vear. Steward to all the three. felt thanks for the welcome they had accorded him and for the kind words of the I.P.M. Bros. Whadcoat , I.P.M. : W. M. Bywater, P.M., P.G.S.B., Installing Master; It was his earnest wish to discharge his duties with satisfaction to himself and to the and Tyler, P.M. in 1S55. replied to the toasts. brethren, and if he followed in the footsteps of the Past Masters, he felt he could not Bro. Bywater submitted the toast of " The Visitors," which was acknowledged by go wrong. Bros. Alderman Vaughan Morgan and A. f. Hollington. The Worshipful Master proposed "The LP.M., Bro. Arrowsmith ." Thos» who hid The toasts of " The. Treasurer arid Secretary " and " The Officers " were duly attended the last 12 months could testify to the efficient wav he had performed his many honoured duties, which were much appreciated by the members, and his year of office would not The Tyler's toast ended a most enjoyable evening. be forgotten. Bro. A. Arrowsmith, I.P.M., said that he had had a very enjoyable year of office, and Honour and Generosity Lodge (No. 165 *1.—The ordinary meet- he hoped the W.M. would have the same. He was proud of the jiwel pres*nted to ing of this old-established ard popular lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on him, and he would deem it an honour to wear it on every possible occasion. Migh*: he Tuesdav, thc 26th ult. Bro. Henry Times, W.M., presided , supported by Bros. Alfred refer to the case of Bro. Jas. Long, who had been a great worker in the Iod ge; He was Bush , I.P.M. ; Alfred P. Crabb, S.W.; L. H. Powell , J.W. ; F. Baggallay, S.D. ; now 74 years of age, and a candidate for election in the Benevolent Institution for the ht, P.M., Sec. ; W. G. Old People, and he urged all to support him at the election in May. He also referred Frank Rosher, 1.1) .; W. C. Hulbert , I.G. ; G. E. Wainwrig W. M, Lemon , P.M., A.G.D.C, Treas. ; Howard Rosher, Stwd. ; Richard Eve, P.M., P.G, to the election of Grand Treasurer, and urged thc members to vote for Bro. Treas. ; R. A. Bush, P.M. ; Howard Thompson , P.M. ; W. Herbert, Godfrey Sykes, Stiles, who was so well-known to them and in the Metropolis. He had been an ard '.nt F. Richardson , and ). Woodhouse. Among thc large number of visitors present were worker in the Craft for many years, and had rendered great service to the Charities, Henry Parker, P.P.G.Org. Middx. ; and was fitted in every way for Grand honours. Bros. Ven. A rchdeacon Dunbar, D.D. Chip. 2374; P.M ," t *ie W.M. observed that Reginald Groome, 1929; Frederic Cliff e, 1635 ; Fred . H. Cheesew right, W.M. 907 ; In giving "The Installing Master, Bro. Rogers, Templar Saxe, 2901; Frank Simon, 21 ; Dr. Tatham, 1616; Dr. Wedgewood, P.M . everyone present must have been impressed with the splendid working of the installing <5 ; H. Ford, 2032; C. ceremony, which could not have boen dono better, and their best thanks were due to 2397, and P.Z. ,- George Cook, P.M. S20 ; E. L. Palm-r, 9 J. him. II. Rosher, 1777; and A. Vv". Watson, 1625. Tbe lodge having been duly opened by the W.M., the minutes of the last meeting Bro. Rogers, on rising to respond , had a great reception. He stated that he was greatly surprised to have such a greeting. It wis a distinguished honour to instal so were read and confirmed. Bro. Richardson was raised to the Third Degree, and Bros. ^ Godfrey Sykes and Herbert were oassed to the Degree of F.C. The Secretary then good a W.M., who was a school fellow of his, and a very dear friend, and he was in- debted to Bro. Arrowsmith for allowing Wm to do the installing cerem ony . announced the death of Bro. G. A. Vennell. an old and popular Past Master of ( the lodge, and after sympathetic references by Bros. Eve and W. G. Lemon, a vote of condolence The Worshipful Master gave "The Visi tors." The lodge was noted for h iving a was unanimously passed by the lodge, expressing deep sympathy with his relatives. The large number of guests, but that night they were not so numerou s, the prevailing W.M. read letters regretting unavoidable absence from the following: Bros. Alderman epidemic being the cause of many absentees, and he coupled the names of Bro. Dehane, Sir Walte r Wilkin , Sir Augustus Harris, P.G. Treas. ; Sir Andrew Fairbairn , Frank P.M., a hard working Mason and Preceptor of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , Richardson , P.G.D. ; James Fernandez , R. C. Sudlow, William Nicholl, William and Bros. Adkins, E. Rogers, Conway, and R. T. West. Bro. ly, said that he had attended many install ition meetings of the Beatl y Kingston, W. L.'Barrett, Charles Belton, and Herbert Standing. Adkins, in rep The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , excellently lodge, in which he was initiated 19 years ago, and lie very much regretted that he had arranged by Bro. Frank Blackley, the popular manager of the Inns of Court Hotel. left it, and he hoped the W.M. would have a prosperous and happy year of office. The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly received and drunk with enthusiasm. Bro. Dehane, P.M., was glad he had been called upon to respond to the toast. He Bros. Richard Eve and VV. G. Lemon, replying to the toast of " The Grand felt certain that no one could find fault with the working that evening, of which he was Officers. " expressed their deep regret at the loss the Craft had sustained by the death of proud , and was the outcome of his teaching in the lodge of instruction , and he hoped all Bro. Col. Noel Money, Provincial Grand Master of Surrey, who had so often been the who had not already done so would j oin and prepare themselves to take office. With guest of Bro. Times at the lodge. such gooei working, and their lavish hospitality he always enjoyed himself there. . Bro. Bush , in proposing •* The Health of thc W.M.," said that during his year of office Bro. Henry Times had benefited thc lodge exceedingly, and induced many candi- dates to undergo the ceremony of initiation, and that the prosperity of the lodge was in a large measu re owing to his exertion', and the painstaking and thorough way in which he had managed its concerns since he had been installed in the chair of King Solomon in May last. The W.M. made a short reolv, in which he maintained that long soeeches from the chair was the one drawback in Masonry, and was thc sole cause of a large number of brethren not attending their lodge as regulirl y as they otherwise would do. The I.P.M. having replied in suitable terms to the toast of " The Past Masters of the Lodge," "The Health of the Visitors " was ncxt proposed. Bro. the Venerable Archdeacon Dunbar, D.D., responded , and said it was a very great privilege for him to be present as a visitor at so distinguished a lodge as that of Honour and Generosity . It was not his first visit , and he trusted it would not be his last by very many, as lie always met charming and delightful brethren, who did their utmost to make all the guests feel that they were thoroughl y at home. Thc working of the lodge had bcen th roughout the best he had ever seen , and thc musical pro- gramme, which had been arranged for the pleasure of the brethren , had been an artistic treat, and one he would never forget. Bro. Simon , 21 , also replied , and said it was difficult for him to follow Arch- deacon Dunbar , who was so erudite and gifted an orator, and that all the wind had bpen taken out of his sails. He referred to his old and intimate friendship with the W.M., and trusted to receive future invitations to the lodge, which he would avail himself of with the greatest pleasure. Bro. Wainwright , P.M., responding to the toast ol " The Treasurer and Secre- tary," said he would always be delig hted to do anything lo fuither the interests of the lodge, of which he was an old member , having had the honour of tivice passing through the chair. An excellent musical programme had been arranged , and was much appreciated by all present. Among the most noticeable and best appreciated items were a piinoforte solo by Mr. Turner Kcstcvn ; Bro. Templar Saxe sang beautifully " Love's Nocturne " ; Bro. Reg inald Groome , in spite of a severe cold , tendered a couple of songs in excellent style : liro. II, Parker played a couple of his own compositions on the pianoforte ; and Bro. Frederick Checsewright sang " Bess, of Portsmouth Hard," and " Old Pilot Jim " in his well known breezy style. It was on the stroke of midnight before the brethren took their leave. THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER. Westbourne Lodge (No. 733). —The installation meeting oi this old established and prosperous lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant , Holborn , on Bro . E. Rogers, P.M., said that once again it was his pleasure to acknowledge the Thlirsday, the 21st ult., when there were present Bros. A. Arrowsmith , W.M.; R. J. toast. It had been his good fortune to see nearly all the Past Masters of the lodge Rogers, I.P.M. ; W. H. Faircloth , S.VV. ; \V. M. Roberts, J.W. ; J. Welford, P.M., present that evening installed, and he made a point of attending because the working Treas.; S. R. Walker, P.M., Sec. ; C, T. Brown , S.D.; F. Wortham , J.D. ; G. was always excellent , and the visitors made most welcome. Weaver, I.G. ; J. Hough and R. A. Bench , Stewards; W. Clarke. Org. ; T. W. Bro. Conway, P.M., also responded, paying a tribute to the great services rendered Allen, P.M. ; C. A, Cottebrune, P.M., P.G.P, ; I.W. Belsham, P.M. ; W. Barton , by Bto. Dehane in the lodge of instruction, and remarked that when the Worshipful P.M. ; L. Ascott, P.M.; J. W. Curtis, P.M. ; G. Collins. P.M. ; C. ]. Biorn , P.M.; Master's term of office expired there was no doubt that all the members would say WI Drew , P.M. ; J. Beckham , T. Gile, H. W. Bagnall , T. Stroud , A. McLean, |. " well done." Herbert , J. W. Noiris , I-" . Stevens, G. Walker , G. Goddard , J. Smith, J. Batland , F. Bro. Victor Stephens also replied in eloquent terms, observing that many actors Quick, W. II. Short, S. Cook , C. Williams, Rolles , W. Busby, W. B. West, S. Mann, were good on the boards, but when it came to being a W.M. they had a difficult task to W. Bell , R. Armstrong, Kilveit . and S. Ellis, Tyler. Visitors : Bros. J.S. Adkins , perform. P.M. 1G42; W. J. Ferguson, P.M. 177 ; W. Middlewick , P.M. 1793 ; H. L. Crow, Bros. Stone and R. T. West also responded. P.M. 107 6; B. R. Thonns, *iii ; K. Thomas , 511 ; ). C. Pratt , 1623 ; G. P. Wav- The W.M. proposed " The Past Masters." There were a good number present, rnouth , 1744 ; Victor Stevens, 2127 ; H. Dehane , P.M. 1543 ; H. Wells, 1507; G. and their attendance showed the great support they gave to the lodge, and very few Rogers, P.G.S., P.P.G.D. Middx.;, R. C. Blow . 1306 ; J. C. Con way, P.M. 189 1 ,- B. lodges could boast of a better body. J.hton-, P.M. 65; P. Blatchford , 7M; W. E. Lane, 167 ; A. Erlenden , 1623 : J. The toast was drunk with acclamation. K. Davis, 1201 ; J. Bonney, 1G37; G. W. Collyer, 19S1 ; W. Unwin , 1614; G. T. Bro. Drew, P.M., responded. He was initiated 18 years ago, and had always Barham , P.M. 256 ; E. J. Green , SG5 i B. Dowsett, 101 ; and R. T. West, 1744- witched with great interest the progress of the lodge. The ceremonies were ably worked The minutes of the previous meeting having heen read , the W.M. passed Bros. that night, and the Installing Master, the I.P.M., and the W.M. were to* be congratu- Thomas and G. Collyer. The VV.M. elect, Bro. Wm. Henry Faircloth, was then pre- lated on whit they had done. The VV.M. had for his officers the best that anyone could sented and installed into the chair hy Bro. R. 1. Rogers. P.M. The following were desire, and the Past Masters were delighted with the way the lodge was being managed, aobointed and invested officers : Bros. W. M. Roberts , S.W.; C. T. Brown , J.W.; J. and he hoped it might ever be so. Welford . P.M.. Treas. ; h. R. Walker, P.M., Sec. ; F. Wortham , S.D. ; G Weaver, Bro. Belsham, P.M., also replied, endorsing the remarks of the previous speaker, J.D. ; j. H. Hough , l.G. ; C. A. Cottebrune , P.G.P., D.C. ; VV. Clarke, Org. ; A. and stated that he had been recently installed W.M. of the Covent Garden Lodge, which) Bench , J. Smith , and J. W. Morris. Stewards; and S. Ellis, Tyler. Tbe beautiful ritual he thought was a great honour. of installation was well treated by Bro. R. J. Rogers, P.M., and in a manner that must ln giving " The Treasurer, Secretary, and Officers," the W.M. stated that their leave a lasting impression on the new W.M.an-1 thc brethre n who heard him. In eloquent Secretary was one of the bes I.P.M., ', and a W.M. without the services of an efficient Secretary terms, thc VV.M. presented a Past Master's jewel to Bro. Alfred Arrowsmith , was at a great disadvantage, and in making special reference to Bro. John Welford, remarking that no one could have worked harder for the lodge, and he hoped he would P.M., Treas., he said that he hoptd before long to greet him as one of the Sheriffs of be with them for many years to wear the jewel and to give them his great assistance. the City of London, where he was so well known. He was also Master of one of the Bro. Arrowsmith suitabl y acknowledged the honour conferred upon him. Bro. Jno. important City Companies, and was a very good fellow, and he joined his name and that Rutland was elected a joining member, and other business having been disposed of, the of Bro. Walker, P.M., Sec, with the toast. lodge was closed. Bro. Joh n Welford , P.M., Treas., responded. He appreciated the kind remirks of An excellent banquet fol.owed, which was admirably served under the able direction the W.M., and said he was always happy and willing to do anything to promote the of Air. E. Ratcliffe. interests of the lodge. The Worshipful Master gave the usuil loyal anil Masonic toasts in brief but happy Hro. Walker, P.M., Sec, also replied in brief but eloquent terms. terms. Bros. W. M. Roberts, S.VV., and T. C. Brown , J.W., also responded. In responding for " The Grand O'liccrs , Piescnt and Past," Bro. Cottebrune, who The Ty ler 's toast ended a very pleasant evening, and the W.M. is to be congratu- was well received , stated thit he had had thc honour lo respond to the toaist for many lated on the great success of the gathering. lie was in years. He was one of thc fou odors nl the lodge, aid it was 37 years since Ihe vocal entertainment was canied out by Bros . Goddard , Barry Lindon, Victor stalled W.M. ol the Westbourne Lod ge, and he hoped to see many others installed in Stevens, Mr. Mackenzie, and Madam Coleman, whose sweet and exquisite singing was the lod ge. much appreciated , for which she received a well-deserved 'encore, and special mention Bro . A. Arrowsmith , I.P.M., propo.ed "The Healt 'i o't the Worshi pful Master." should also be made of Mr. Mackenzie for his efforts. He said it was the first liim he had had the honour an 1 p'easur,*: of submitting thc toast '^ Southern Star Lodge (No. 115S). — This popular and infiuential In g iving "The Treasure r and Secretary, " the W.M. stated that the members lodge held an emergency meeting on the 26th ult., at the Brid ge House Motel , London appreciated the great services rendered by them , and they were the permanent staff o f Biidge. under the presidency rf the W.M., Bro. T. F. Knibb. Amongst those present the lodge, and, as to the Secretary, they could barely realise how hard he worked. were Bros. R. E. Clarke (founder), I.P.M. ; Bunker, Block , Wright, Treas. ; Bro. Clemow, P.M., Treas., said that it was gratif ying to him to have to respond , it Austin , Sec ; Hands, S.W. ; Belchamber, J.W.; Green, I.G.; Richards, J.D. ; was a pleasure to do anything for the lodge, and it wis 10 years that night since he had srd a large number of the brethren. gone through the chair. The business con-prised the passing to the Degree of Fellow Craft of Bro. Takl, and Bro. T. J. Robinson , P.M., Sec, also responded in an able speech. So long as he lie ballot being taken, provrd unanimous, the initiation into the mysteries of the Craft was honoured by being appointed Secretary, he would only be too pleased to continue of Messrs. W. H. Hopton and E. A. Bruce, which was done in a most impressive his efforts for the lodge. manner by the W.M. The W.M. gave " The Officers ," observing that no Master was ever favoured with After the business of the evening, the lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned a better body of oflicers, to which suitable responses were made by Bros. Buck , S.W.; to a most enjoyable repast. Rendell, J.VV. ; Sichel , S.D. ; Woolfe, J.D. ; and W. R. Parkinson , l.G. Several toasts were ably proposed by the W.M., among them being those of " The Tbe Tyler's toast terminated a very pleasant and happy evening, and the VV.M. is New Initiates." to be congratulated on the great success of the gatherinj. Bro. W. H. Hopton , in a most happy and humourous speech , thanked the lodge During the intervals a good musical programme was carried out by Mr. G. S. heartily for admitting him a member of that honourable institution. It had for a long Martin , Miss Maud Wellsman (who deserves special mention) , Miss Martin , Miss Cook , time been his earnest desire to become a Mason, and he now felt that they had that night and Miss Eva Wellsman. made a man of him, and it would be his one great desire through life to merit fully the The W.M., Bro. W. II. Wellsman , first siw the li ght twenty-eight-and-a-half years great honour they had conferred upon him. ago ; is the second son of Bro. W. Wellsman , P.M., member of the Court of Common Bro. Bruce also responded . Council for Farringdon Without Ward , who for more than 30 years has been a most Bros R. E. Clarke, P.M., and Bunker, P.M., ably replied to the toast of "The active and enthusiastic Freemason , well known in the newspaper world as an authority Past Masters." upon the conduct and value of newspapers, and editor for the past 36 years of the News- After the toast of "The Officers," the pleasant evening was brought to a paper Press. Bro. W. H. Wellsman was educated at the City of London School and conclusion. at Hanover ; has considerable musical tastes, and has been a student at the Guild Hall School of Music. His first intraluction to business life was in the firm of C. Mitchell and Co., of which his father is chief: there he became initiated into the varied forms of newspaper undertakings, and at the earliest opportunity decided to become associated St. DunStati'S Lodge (No. 1589) .—The installation meeting of this with that enterprise. For six years he managed in London Sir H. Gilzean Reid's paper, distinguished lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, on the 27th ult., when and has now under his charge in London four important provincial journals, and he is a there were present Bros. J. F. Hunter, VV.M. ; H. L. Buck , S.W. ; W. H. Wellsman, member of the I nstitute of Journalists. In 1S93 he planned and edited " The Pro- J.W.; W. H. Clemow, P.M., Treas. ; Thos. J. Robinson , P.M., Sec. ; W. Far- vincial Press in London." His father, Bro. Well-s rmn , P.M., was one of the founders rington , P.M., Org. ; Thos. Rendell , S.D. ; H. N. Sichel, J.D.; T. R. Woolfe, I.G. ; of the St. Dunstan's Lodge in 1S75 and its second W.M. in 1S77, and was again elected to W. W. Parkinson, D.C; F. Kimber Bull , Stwd. ; Robinson Innes, I.P.M. ; F. that office in 1S91, is now the " father " of the Iod 'e, and during its whole existence has Farrington, P.M.; C. Bugg, H. Robartes, O. E. F. Cobb, R. Skelton, A. N. Doland , been one of , if not its most zealous member in promoting its efficiency and great pros- H. B. Minter. E. Sloper, F. T. U. Goldsmith, W. Von. Hafen, E. Gilbert, E. D. Mad- perity, ln February, 189 1 , Bro. Wellsman initiated the St. Dunstan 's Lodge present dick, G. S. Martin , R. S. Cartwright, and Jno. Gilbert, Tyler. Visitors : Bros. Sir W.M., whose Masonic advancement has been ve-y rapid; after aopointment t) John B. Monckton , P.G.W. ; Capt. T. C. Walls, G. Std. Br. ; Col. Henry Radcliffe, I.G. in 189 1 he became in 1S94 J.W. and is now W.M. Bro. VV. H. Wellsman, while P.G.S. ; H. W. Green, P.M. 10S ; VV. E. Hodgkinson, W.M. 1707 ; (no. Hatch, reaching his present proud ollice has shown the keenest interest in all Masonic work, at '53 s ! H. K. G. Bamber, S.D. 6jo ; C. J. Singleton, P.M. ; Jno. Bamber, Dr. regular as well as at instruction meetings of the Craft, he possesses a sound knowled ge Passmore, 216S ; H. T. Wilkins, and R. West, 1744. of his duties, an impressive style, geniality of manner and readiness of speech which The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read, and the Auditor 's report mark him as not one of the least successes in the St. Dunstan 's chair. received, Bro. Robinson Innes, I.P.M., raised Bro. Henry Roberts. Bro. W. Farring- ton, P.M., then occupied the chair, and Bro. Col. Henry Radcliffe, P.G.S., presented Quatuor Coronati Lodge (No. 2076).—The lodge met at Free- Bro. Walter Henry Wellsman, the W.M. elect, and he was installed in a misterly masons' Hall , on Friday, the ist inst. Present: Bros. C. J. Ball , W.M. ; C. manner. The new VV.M. then appointed and invested the following as his officers : Kupferschmidt, ).W. ; G. VV. Speth , Sec ; R. F. Gould , P.G.D., D.C : VV. H. Bros. H. L. Buck, S.W. ; Thos. Rendell, J.W. ; VV. H. Clemow. P.M., Treas. ; Rylands, P.M., P.G. Stwd. ; and W. M. Bywater, P.M., P.G.S.B, Also the following Thos. J. Robinson , P.M., Sec. ; W. Farrington, P.M., Org. ; H. N. Sichel, S.D.; ire nbers of the Correspondence Circle : Bro-. C. A. Markham, W. G. Poole, A. Hodge, T. R. Wool fe, J.D. ; W. W. Parkinson , I.G. ; F. Kimber Bull . D.C ; A. N. Rev. C. P. Merrick , C. B. Barnes, as I.G., D,-. T. Charters White as S.W., E. It. Buck , Doland and r* . T. W. Goldsmith, Stwds. ; and John Gilbert , Tyler. A letter was read Alex. Bruce, J. A. Gartley, C. II. B-sto>v . K. J. Hall , J. E. Burkmar, C. C. G. Poole, from Bro. W. Wellsman (the father of the new W.M.), regretting his enforced absence N. Stephen Avling, G. J. I'ay lor, W. 1* . Stauffer, R. A. Gowan, C. F. Hogard , P.G. through illness, and his bitter disappointment in not being able to instal his son, as it Std . Br., and G. Greiner. Also the f .Mowing visitors : Bros. T. H. Roberts, W.M. 153S ; was seldom that a father had the privilege of installing a son as W.M. The newly- Rev. P. R. Mahoney, 2502 ; and A. Benolrli , 1559. installed W.M. then presented a Past Master's jewel to Bro. J. F. Hunter, LP.M., who Light lodges and S> brethren were added to the Correspondence Circle, as follows : he stated had done his best to carry out his duties to the best advantage. In brief terms Fassifern Kilwinning Lod ge, No. SoS (S.C), Harrisville, Queensland ; Gordon Lodge, Bro. Hunter acknowledged the jewel. A special vote of thanks was accorded to Bro. No. 804 (S.C.) Johannesburg ; Golden Thistle Lodge, No. 774 (8.0.), Johannesburg ; VV. Farrington, who had undertaken, at a very short notice, the duties of Installing John Saunders Royal Arch Chapter, No. 225 (S.C), Johannesburg ; St. Andrew's Lodge, Master. No. 1015 (S.C), Grahamstown , Cape Colony ; G:nerai Gordon Lodge, No. 2119, Brisbane ; Bro, A. E. Holt was proposed as a joining member, and other business followed , Southern Cross Lodge, No. 1315, Toowootnha ; St. John 's Lodge, No. SJS , Grahamstown. ' after which the lodge was closed and the breth ren withdrew to partake of a superb Bros. J. H. Bryce, 73S, Durban , Natal ; J. J. Furze, E. Lansdell, A. Westwater, J. banquet, which was supplied by Bro. A. Clemow, in his well-known style. Mathieson , VV. Arbuckle, J. Berry, S. Smitoson, T. W. Beveridge, J. Kyle, jun., W. fhe VVorshipful Master gave the toast of " The Queen and the Craft," remarking B. Kyle, J. Kyle, sen., and II. k > le, all of 799 (S.C), H. Day, 334, A. N. S. Goldberg, I. that since her Majesty had been on the throne over 2000 lodges had been consecrated. Schulman , M. Zeffertt, and CJ. Meinjes all of 247s, Rev. M. L. Harris, 2313, L. The Worshipful Master proposed " The Grand Officers , Present and Past," and he Green and E. G. Masson , Inth of 774 (S.C), all of Johannesburg ; B. Grimsberg, 2480, coupled the name of Bro. Sir John B. Monckton, P.G.W., with the toast. Benoni , J. Godefrei, W.M. Unity (D.C), Winburg, and J. Prenzlau , 1022, Bosjes Bro. Sir Joh n B. Monckton responded. He very much regretted the absence of his Spruit, all in the South African Republic; B. H. South , E. Bayley, both of 651 (S.C), old friend, Bro. Wellsman, the father of their W.M., and hoped he would soon be B. B. Atwel l, A. J. Duffiild , and E. W. Wells, all of 828, Grahamstown, Cape Colony ; restored to health. If he might say so, the W.M. appeared to be quite a boy in the in Queensland, C Jamieson. 76S (S.C), Croydon, J. A. Sheppard, 2419, Clifton , H. S. Masonic world, and for him to have attained his then exalted position redounded greatly Brown, 775 (S.C), Crow 's Nest , VV. Hebden, 775 (S.C) Merritt's Creek, F. I. Taylor, to his credit. As to the Grand Officers, that was a long story, but Bro. Capt. Walls, 775 (S.C), and A. Mayes, 1315, Toowoo-nha, G. V. Davies, Soi (S.C), A. W. Field , «ho was present, was a splendid specimen of what a Grand Officer was, and no one 796, R. B. Mclntj re, J. Abraham , R. Lee-Bryce, Dist. G. Sec. (S.C), and VV. W. woiked Jiaider for Masonry. He (Bro. Sir John Monckton) had been a busy man Pike, 1186, all of Brisbane, A. Morgan , 1372 , Warwick , S. R. Jaggar, S03 (S.C), having in his time had the honour of installing 123 Worshi pful Masters, and he was Sandgate, R. G. Skelton , SuS (S.C', Fassifern, and W. Miles, Pine Creek, 775 (S.C) ; proud of it. In eloquent and earnest terms he advocated the claims of the Charities, or in New South Wales, J. F. Cullen, 48, Tirverell; in India , V. A. Iyengar, 2355, " as he preferred to call them, the Benevolent Institutions, and in conclusion he said he Dowlaish warem, and 1- . Stevens, 150 , Vizianagram; in the U.S.A., M. T. Lightner, was glad to be present to honour the W.M., and again regretted the absence of his dear South Dakota, C. VV. Ritchie, 13, Tacnma, Washington, S. T. Armstrong, 434, New old friend Bro. W. Wellsman. York, and G. VV. Fortmeyer, Dep. G.M. of New Jersey ; in Canada, R. A. Klock , Bro. Sir Joh n B. Monckton proposed " The Health of the W.M." He said that 405, Klock, P.O., Ontario; in Ireland , R. VV. Colles, 620, Dublin, T. J. Hayes, NL, the W.M. was bles sed with a father, who was a splendid Mason and a firm fiiend, and Btackrock , and Rev. J. M. Montray, 230, Rallygawley; H. R. Heap, 1369 ; J. Porter, ne. wished the W.M., with all sincerity, a prosperous and very happy term of office. 755 * Capt. G. VV. Redway, 2094 ; Col. G. W. Willock, 1466; E. Micklethwai t, 111 ; Dr. VV. Murray, 103 ; M, H. »mith, 2S0 ; G. ]. Fowler, 29 ; J. .Hodgkin, 265; J, The toast was drunk with acclamation, and the W.M. on rising to respond was H, enthusiastically E. Burkmar, lyoi ; J. J. Frye, 291; G. F. Taylor and II. Townend, 1S0 ; T. received. He stated that he could not sufficiently thank them for their Bugler Kind treatment, as he was suffering from considerable disappointment in consequence of , 171 ; V. Orchard, 791 ; A. Holmes, 54S3 ; E. N. Adler, 1997 ; II, C Willock, 271; L.J. Willock , S59 ; VV. H. Dunn, 311; Dr. E. J. Reynolds, 63 ; Dr. B. H.J. his father, who had initiated him four years ago, not being able to be nrescnt to install him. * Be thanked Bro. Sir Gardiner, 12G1; 1 . L. Gardiner, 1017; G. T. Clough, 2077; W. Jones, 2291; and John Monckton for his kind words, and the reference to his father. C F. Tower He was indeed young—an infant in M asonry—but in occupying that chair he felt he was J. , 1591. The Secretary read a getting older every hour, in fact putting on Masonic " years ' at a very rapid rate. It paper by Bro. Dr. Chetwode Crawley entitled " Notes on Irish Masonry," leading to a slight discussion between Bros. R was a great honour to be their Master, and he hoped that his work, with the assistance ylands and Speth. The of his officers , would give the members every satisfaction. Secretary next read a paper by Bro. F. J. VV. Crowe, entitled " Freemasonry in Brixham , Devon, from 17S1 to 1S40." The chief feature of the paper was the remark- The W.M. gave "The Visitors," remarking that at the installatio n meeting the able persistency of old customs until a very lod recent date, and the happy manner in which ge had always been honoured with the presence of Grand Officers and many visitors, the brethren of this out-of-the-way lod transgressed the Constiiutions in certain point- , hut illness ge was the cause of many absentees that evening, and in making special doubtless in ignorance of the irregularity of their proceedings. Interesting comments on mention of Bros. Capt. Walls, Col. Radcliffe, and Green, he coupled their names with the paper were made by Bros. Rylands S Hughan and the the toast. , peth , , Conder, Bywater, W.M. A hearty vote jf thanks was accorded the writer. On a table in the centre uf Bro. Capt. T. C. Walls, G. Std. Br., responded. He had never in the course ot his the lodge were displayed the following interesting Masonic exhibits : Three copies of curious career seen so young a W.M. installed. . There was no other parish in the aprons, made for and presented to the lodge by Bro. Pocock , of Birmudi; two old City of London which teemed with so many Masons as St. Dunstan 's, and the members aprons lent for exhibition b should y the same brother; an old engraved apro n , probably Irish, be proud of their lodge with its name, which was known throughout the world. presented to the lodge by Bto. Major H. B. Browne ; a pierced silver jewel, inscribed 1775 Bro. Col . Radcliffe said that he was deeply interested with the installing ceremony, and Lodge No. 10, lent by Bro. J. VV. Turner, of Doug las, I.M.; an old silver engraved hut he regretted the absence of Bro. W. Wellsman , who was his oldest Masonic friend; jewel, suspended lrom a silver square and compass, lent by Bro. F. W.Vernon , of Kelso ; he saw him initiated , and he installed him W.M. many years since. He would have a devotional medal, struck at the time that Pope Urban VIII. resto red thc Church of the been delighted to have seen the father install his son , but his health would not permit Quatuor Coronati in Rome (1624), bearing on the obverse St. Michael , Archangel , and him. He felt sure that the W.M. would follow in the footsteps of his worthy father, on the reverse, the four Cioivned Martyrs, presented to the lodge by Bro. Dr. S. R. and he hoped that the lodge would continue to flourish under his able presidency. Forbes, Rome. Bro. Green , P.M., also replied. He had seen his old friend , the *' Father " of the At the conclusion of the meeting the brethren adj ourned for dinner to the Holborn lodge, initiate the W.M., and it would have been uni que had he been able to install him, Restaurant. hut , notwithstanding the shortest notice, the Installing Master had done his duty to "fection. Savage Club Lodge (No. 2190).—A meeting of this lod ge was held In proposing "The Insl a'ling Master," the W.M. said that he and the members on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, the newly-installed owed him a deep debt of gratitude for his kind and efficient services. VV. M., Bro. Edmund Rosenthal , occupying the chair of K.S., that of Senior Warden In response, Bro. VV. I-arring ton, P.M., stated that he much regretted the reason being filled by liro. Carson, and Bro, E. E. Peacock, P.M. 192S , acting as J.W. There why he had been called upon , but he claimed their indulgence for any shortcomings in were also present Bros. John Northcott, I.P.M. ; VV. E. Chapman , P.M., P.P.S.G. W. 'he c r mony. Bucks, Sec ; T. Calling, P.M.; W. J. Ebbetts, P.M.; H. Wellcome, P.M. ; VV. 'I he W.M. gave "JThc Past Masters," remarking that they owed everything to the S. Penley, S.D. -, Dr. Maitland Cofii n , acting l.G. ; Dr. Bowdler Sharpe, Harold "ast Masters, and he hoped to have their able and ready assistance during his term ot Bourke, Org. ; Terrott , C. Townley, Shedden-Wilson, Wilton Jones, Hu ;h Moss, and office. The I.P.M., Bro. Hun 'er, had had a successful time with several initiates and others. Bros. Harry Nicholls, J.W.; Eugene Barnett, I.G. ; and several otherollicers Kmirg members. Hc had been energetic and punctual in attendance at each lodge and brethren sent apologies for non-attendance through illness. Ke.e!'ngi and his reign had bcen a happy one. He joined his name and that of Bro. The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the installation meeting were read and Kobinson Innes with tie toast. confirmed. The following brethre n were balloted for and elected as joining members : Bro . Hunter, I P.M., n sponded. He said that his best thanks were due to Bro . Bros. R. Turtle Pigott, D C.L., R P.A.G.D.C, 199 ; Chas. 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ARMFI ELD'S SOUTH PLACE On Monday next, the nth instant , the vacancy in appears to have very incautiousl y referred , we hope HOTEL , the office of Grand Superintendent of Leicestershire the Grand Lodge of Quebec will not allow its dignity FINSBURY, LONDON , E.G., and Rutland , caused by the lamented death of Comp. to be ruffled by the remarks of a correspondent so Entirely Re-built and Handsomely Furnished ; in ndd-lion William Kelly, F.S.A., will be filled by the installation maladroit. Dignity attended by an eternity of petty to its very centra l position , introduces, for the comfort of its of Comp. the Earl Ferrers, who has been for more than squabbles is by no means as " serenely peaceful " as at very moderate charges the most recent quests, hvcrienic 20 years Grand Master of the Province and whom his *' harmony on suffe rance. ind sanitary imnrovempnts. Passenger lift to each lloor. , " SPECIAL CONVENIENCE FOR MASONIC LODGES, Royal Highness the Grand Z. has been pleased to DINNERS AND C1NDERELLAS. select for the appointment . The ceremony will take ~~ " L E C T I O N OF GRAND place at a Special Convocation of Provincial Grand Correa ponDence. E TREASURER , 1S05 . Chapter, which will be held in Freemasons' Hall , Leicester, at 3 p.m., on the day in question , and will ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT BKO . W. M. STILES be performed by Comp. W. W. B. Beach , M.P., Grand INSTITUTION FESTIVAL. returns his sincere and grateful thanks to ail those Brethren who so generously and heartil y supported bim J., and Grand Superintendent of the Province of To the Editor of the " Freemason. " on Wednesday last, and by their vote and interest Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The usual banquet Dear Sir and Brother, Elected him the Grand Treasurer of Free and Accepted will follow at <5 p.m. of England for the year ensuing. In your Analysis of the Returns of the various Masons # * * provinces, you ask whether " the brethren of East We publish with sincere regret the announcement Lancashire ever give a thought to the sorry fi gure the pANTOMIME SEASON . that Bro. Alderman Sir F. Wyatt Truscott , Past G.W. province presents at so many of the Anniversary of England, has passed away after a brief illness in the Festivals." I venture, in reply to that question , to say that the brethre n of East Lancashire can look 72nd year of his age. Our deceased brother was one THE GAIETY RESTAURANT back with equanimity upon the support they have of sundry Aldermen of the City of London on whom hitherto given to the London Institutions , and at the Adjoins the Gaiety Theatre, and is quite close to the the M.W. Grand Master was pleased to confer the same time look forward with confidence that they will Lyceum, Drury Lane, Ccvent Garden; The Globe, The office of Junior Grand Warden during their respective not be found wanting when the proper occasion presents Opera Comique, The Strand, The Adelphi, The Vaudeville, Mayoralties, and had the additional honour of itself in the future. Terry's, Toole's, &c, &c. entertaining his Royal Highness and a large number Your readers may not all be aware of the fact that of the Grand Officers, Present and Past, at a banquet the province has, during the last year or so, been con- templating, and has now in progress, the arrangements FOR MATINEES. at the Mansion House a few days before vacating the for the first Festiva l in connection with their local civic chair. He was subsequently installed as fi rst BEFORE THE PERFOUMANCE . Hot Luncheons at Institution, which will be held in July next, and, as may W.M. of the Savage Club Lodge, and at different naturall be supposed all their energies are devoted to popular prices in the R ESTAURANT (ist floor) . Chops, y , achieving a. grand success. When this has been accom- Steaks, Kidneys and all Grills in the G RILL R OOM . times and in different ways had rendered very con- spicuous services to the Craft. We offer our respectful plished, I have no doubt the London Institutions will A FTER THE PERFORMANCE . Dinners 3s. 6d., 5s., receive that attention and support which they so sympathy to the family of our late distinguished and a la Carte in the R ESTAURANT (with Band). deservedly merit. brother. Grills and Special Dishes in the G RILL R OOM . In the meantime does it not occur to you that the # # # province by educating children , granting annuities to At the 25th annual communication of the Grand the aged , and giving relief to the distressed out of TEAS IN THE RESTAURANT. AFTERNOON Lodge of Quebec, which was held in the Masonic Hall, their own local funds (which they are doing to some- " Montreal, on Wednesday, the 30th January last, Bro . where about i iooo per annum , thus keeping such from the London Institutions) , are John P. Noyes, M.W.G.M., delivered the customary claims away FOR EVENINGS. materially assisting the latter, at the same time giving address, in which he communicated to the brethren all BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE . Dinners 3s. 6d., 5s., a better chance to the weaker provinces and private such information dc omnibus rebus et ijin 'biisdam aliis and a la Carte in the R ESTAURANT (with Band). lodges of electing their candidates , than they would as he considered interesting or important. Among the have if strong provinces like East Lancashire put forth Grills and Special Dishes in the GRILL R OOM . many subjects he referred to was the present relations , all the resources of their organisations, and availed A FTER THE PERFORMANCE . Grills and Special Dishes or we should say, perhaps, the absence of relations, themselves of the enormous advantages enjoyed by ' patrons over less favoured donors.—I am, yours in the GRILL R OOM until 12.30. between the Grand Lod ges of England and Quebec. fraternally, His remarks are worth quoting. E. L. THE BAND " As to the state of affairs," said Bro. Noyes, PLAYS IN THE RESTAURANT GRAND TREASURERSHIP OF MARK GRAND " between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of LODGE. FROM 6 TILL 8 P.M. England, due to the continuance of the three English To the Editor of the " Freemason. " lodges in this city, it may be characterised as harmony Dear Sir and Brother , on sufferance. I have received no communication from Private Dining Rooms for large and small parties. Will you allow me, through the medium of the distinguished brother, who, at his own suggestion, your columns, to thank most heartily the brethren who was named mediator, as to the progress made. I hesi- so kindly supported my candidatu re for Grand Mark Proprietors, SPIERS & POND LIMITED . tate to express an op inion at this time, as to the vigour Treasurer, more especially those who, at the sacrifice necessary to prosecute mediation in such cases. It is of much time and expense, went to London to record their votes, and also the good brethren in London who PARTRIDGE & COOPER , now about six years since it bega n , and ' no results ' " THE" STATIONERS , worked for me. I hope their confidence may not be has been the annual announcement at each subsequent 191 & 192 , FLEET STREET, LONDON , misplaced.—Yours fraternally, communication. The position is sereneful peaceful Would invite attention to their , PERCY WALLIS. March 6th. LARGE AND WELL - SELECTED STOCK OF but scarcely dignified or consistent with self-respect. GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY, An eminent Masonic authority in the United States quite recentl Re ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT Suitable for presents, such as Inkstands, Stationery, y wrote: ' Grand Lodge sovereignty can- Cabinets, Ladies' and Gentlemen 's Dressing Bags, not be recognised if there is rebellion in its jurisdiction INSTITUTION. Travelling and Brief Bags, &c, all of which are enumer- against it, for then the Grand Lodge lacks the chief To the Editor of the " Freemason. " ated in their New Illustrated Catalogue, sent free on appli- cation. element of its character, supremacy. That appears to Dear Sir and Brother, be the established rule on this continent , at least. It is As a member of a lodge which—in the name for the Grand Lodge to decide as to action in the im- of the W.M.—has paid more than 200 guineas to Zo Corre0 pon&ent0. portant matter.' " each Fund of the R.M.B. I. and therefore under present Hie fulluwing communications unavoidabl y stand over :—¦ # rules is fully entitled to rank as Patro'n , allow me to ' * * I KAIT LODGES—Newall, 1134; libury, 134 8; Acacia , 33*11 ; and It is a long time since we have seen a question of enter a protest against the alteration of Rule 25 in the Icllo-.Yshi ,,, 2j3S. form suggested by No. item of business for Grand this kind , which invariably causes so much irritability 7 LidiiV Ni ght of tbe Stroii); Man Lodge, No. 4?. Lodge on March 6th. Animal .Meeting of tbe Orders of Kni ghts of Koine ancl Ked on both sides, treated with such gentleness andcourtesy, truss ef Constantine. The suggested alteration is of a distinctly disfran- Also severa l reports of Lod ges of Instruction. and as from the report in the Canadian Craftsman ,lrom chising character, as will be apparent from the !i:!!!1!i!!!S which we have obtained the above extract, it does not appended cuttings taken from the rules printed in the T^t ^"^ ^^ S ^imA ' ^&^^ ^__^m ^imm^^ appea r that the Grand Lodge of Quebec considered it 1894 report : desirable that any action should be taken; we presume 23. A Lodge, Chapter , or other Masonic Society sub- it looks upon relations which are characterised as scribing Fifty Guineas in one sum or in sums of not less than Five Guineas each shall during its existence be en- " harmony on sufferance , " as being the reverse of un- titled to ten Votes for Annuitants on the particular Fund satisfactory, and thinks it better " the position " should to which the donation is paid , and the Master or First '^SATURDAY EJ^^, MARCH 9, 1895. S remain " serenely peaceful " than run the risk of being Princi pal of such Lodge ot Chapter for the time being changed into one which might easily become severely shall be a Vice-President of the Institution in ri ght of litigious, if not something worse. such payment ; and for every additional Ten Guineas to flDasonfc IRotea. # # # such particular Fund shall be entitled to four Votes at each election. As for " the distinguished brother who at his own •"'e report which will be found in another part of , 24. A Donation of Fifty Guineas to either Fund , or r suggestion, was named mediator " some six years ago columns of the proceedings at the Quarterly partly to each Fund, in one sum or in sums of not less —if we remember ri htl it was Bro. R. T. Walkem, than Five Guineas each shall constitute the Donor a otnmunication of Mark Grand Lodge on Tuesday, g y, , Q.C Past Grand Master of the Grand Lod ge of Vice-President of the Institution , and a Member of the n °l. of a character to stand in need of much , Canada (Province of Ontario)—seeing his Committee of Management. ment. iu KHK that The* .... i\.i.uiiiiiirecommendationsvuuaiiv/ii^ contained\.e.uh partl y to each Fund , in one sum , or in sums of not \v for the two Grand abstruse ls has been elected Grand Treasurer for the Lodges. On the more less than Ten Guineas each , shall become a Patron of ln questions of soverei supremacy, &c, &c to which i' ' S 12 months by a substantial majoiity of votes gnty, , the Institution , with twelve Votesj or every Ten the " eminent Masonic authority in the U.S." Guillens thereafter subscribed 1 "** Bto. Capt. T. C. Walls. . As 247 " Lodges or other Masonic Societies " have, in that report , been openly acknowledged as Vice- TRev>tew0. Craft flDasonr ^ Patrons, it is quite clear that the plain meaning of DONCASTER. Rule 2J is well understood and admitted by the Com- "T HE K EYSTONE " for the week ending the 16th mittee of Management. Bro. Mead' s statement at February contains an article on " Masonic Legislation," St. George 's Lodge (No. 242).—The monthly last Grand Lod ge as reported by you on page 261 of the usual formidable array of " Masonic Editorial Notes," meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms on among which are included " A Story of Teeumseh ," quoted Friday, the ist inst. Present : Bros. C. H. Woodhouse Dec. 15th , 18 — that the 247 lodge; had been 94 from the Freemasons ' Repository, and some curious par- VV.M.; E. Newsum , I.P.M. : J. H. Pawson, S.W. ; R ' " silentl y allowed to become "Vice-Patrons " and your ticulars relating to " Masonry Among Savage Tribes." Brid ge, J. W.; H. C. White, Sec. : G. Smith. J.D. j p] statement on first page of last week's issue that the Duff , Org. ; C. Hopkinson , Stwd.; J. F. Hanson rank was by " courtesy "—scarcely state the tact I.G. ; F. Webb, D.C ; A. W. Fretwell, P.M. ; F. 1 fairl y, seeing that the London Committee and not the "M INUTES OF THE P ROCEEDINGS OF THE D ISTRICT Forth , P.M. ; Fitzgerald , P.M.; S. Lester, P. G RAND LODGE OF M ARK M ASTER M ASONS OF THE J. Jenner lodges direct the printing of the Report. H. VV. Burnett, G. M. Parkinson, Sam Smith, T. VV' 247 P UNJAB ," at the regular communication at Lahore, on the Moreover , an examination of these 247 lodges shows Turner , A. Reasbeck, S. Venus, W. C. Wright, H. w! 27th December , 1894, Rawal Pindi : Prii.tedbythe Murree Hardy, and Mason and C. Richardson , Tylers. Visitors that 13 Prov. Grand Lodges and 15 private lodges or Brewery Press, by Ram Saran , 180,5. We have already J. - Masonic societies (less than five of the whole number Bros. F. G. Turner , 57; and G. Eland , J.D., A. I. furnished.particulars of this communication , at which Bro. Peace, I.P.M., J. Constable, Sec, and R. Brew, all being located in London) possessing voting power E. Woodall Parker was installed District Grand Ma rk of Master of the Punjab. The report, however, is valuable 2259. from 180 to 700 each—each lodge having thus, pre- The lodge was duly opened , when Bros. VV. C. Wright sumabl y, contributed more than double the amount because it contains in an appendix a m ass nf important and H. W. Hardy were passed to the Degree of F.C information relating to the Degree in the District , with , the needed by latter clause of Rule 25—have not , in W.M. being ably assisted by Bro. Newsum. Ballots were silentl " or b specimens of the agenda and other papers for the guidance taken for Messrs. Hastie and Tom Bletcher, which accordance with that rule either " y y of Masters and Secretaries of lodges, the " courtesy " been " allowed to become " Patrons of the W.M. announced as unanimous, and Mr. J. Taylor was Institution. Why f I would ask who has " silently " proposed as a candidate . Auditors were appointed for the The "C RAFTSMAN ." — Proprietor and Publisher, Bro. year closing in April, and after " Hearty good wishes " suppressed these claims—if any such claim or claims , the lodge was closed. have been made !J Q. |. Harris ; printed by Messrs. Daniel Owen and Co.. from the visiting brethren Limited, Cardiff. The February and March numbers well The brethren afterwards partook of light refreshment in If any of the 28 lodges or Masonic societies had sustain the reputation of this useful Masonic periodical. The the ante-room, when a very pleasant hour was spent in paid 400 guineas to the other Institutions , would not former is particularly well furnished with portraits of newly- toast and son?. either the Boys' or the Girls' Committee have, in due installed Masters of lodges in Wales and elsewhere, while in HAMPTON COUdT. business fashion—in good faith and. silentl y—ranked the latter is ,one of Bro. Thos. Matthew *:, of Cardiff, the Hemming Lodge (No. 1512).—A meeting 0f each lodge or Masonic society as a Patron. W.M. designate of the " Llangattock Lodge, No. 2547, and this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel on the 21st ult. If the 247 lodges are not entitled to either rank, a full record of his Masonic services. The March number Among those present were Bros. J. W. Clarke, acting why then so hurriedl y alter this particular rule befo re also gives reports of sundry balls recently held under the W.M., in the absence through illness of Bro. Trotter ; W a general revision is presented for the jud gment of auspices of various lodges at Cardiff , Newport , and Mon- Hopkins. S.VV. ; G. J. Tagg. J.W. ; J. C. Jessett, mouth. There is also in both numbers an ample suppl y of Grand Lodge i*—Yours fraternal ly, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., Treas.; Capt. Walls, P.M., P.p! Masonic news. G.W., G. Std. Br., Sec. ; C Wheatley, 57,221. J.D.; H. Gale, I.G. ; George Ransford , P.M., D.C. ; C. Davis, A.D.C.' "WORDS AND M USIC FOR U SE IN THE CEREMONIES ." C. Brooke, Org. ; H. Wheatlev. P.M., and Hill, Stwds, • COLONIAL BOARD AND THE CAMBRIAN —Compiled hy VV. Bro. VV. F. Ch-e=eman , P.M. 39S, P.Z. W. Spearing, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; and 1. Smith, P.M. 1 , Secretary Warrant Officers ' Lodge, No. , and LODGE OF AUSTRALIA , No. 556, E.C. 604 234G Among the visitors were Bros. A. Gargini, P.M. 3 ; J. H. dedicated to the Founders of that lodefe. Bro. Cheesman's Wood , P.M. 145 ; A. H. Bowers, 2540. To the Editor of the " Freemason." selection does srreat credit to his taste, and will be found The minutes of the previous meetine were read and con- Dear Sir and Brother, very seiviceable by those lod ges, which introduce music into firmed. Bro. Balls was then raised to the Third Degree, Your issue of December Sth to hand with our lodge ceremonies. It is, moreover, printed in good and Bro. Austin passed as a F.C, both ceremonies being type, and very neatly, and at the same time, strongly well performed by the acting report of Grand Lodge communication in re—this W.M. Apologies for non- bound. attendance were received from Bros. E. H. Trotter, W.M.; matter. The decision is a surprise to me; surely the P. Cronin , S.D. ; W. Fisher, P.M., P.P.G. Treas.; and merrfbers of Grand Lodge could not have foreseen the The " M ASONIC G UIDE "— Birmingham , Alabama—is others. false position they were placing the Grand Lod ge in , an excellent periodical , and in its issue for December, The lodge was then closed, and a banquet followed, by adopting the p lausible excuse that the matter was 1S94, contains a series of well-written articles supplemented The LP.M. presided, and gave the numerous toasts with subjttdice. What difference can it make to Grand by reports of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter brevity. Lodge in dealing with its own officials or Sub-Com- cf Alabama and a Masonic- Directory. Among the Bro. VV. Spearing, P.P.G.S.B., responded on behalf ol mittee for neglecting, and in this case apparentl y wil- most readable of the contents are a paper entitled " The Provincial Grand Officers." full to carry out Grand Lodge resolutions , or the " Who is the Man in the Moon?" a disquisition on During the evening Bros. C Brooke, Ridgewell, Hopkins, y, C. Jessett, and others articles of Constitution '¦** Is Grand Lodge to play the " Past Master's Degree," and 1 well-told story with J. , im trumentally and vocal ly enter- a suspicion of Masonry in it— " My first two Patients." tained the brethren. second fiddle to its own officials for neglect ? Who NEWCASTLE. are Grand Lodge's superiors in its own sphere ? To It is a very creditable compilation. make Grand Lodge subordinate to anybody, be it Tristram Lodg e (No. 346).—The annual meeting was held recently jud ge or official , seems to me utterl y absurd , and I "I NDIAN M ASONIC R EVIEW ."—Mad ras, printed by at the Assembly Rooms, Barras Addison and Co., Mount-road. The February number Bridge, when the lodge was favoured with a visit from tht think now that members have had time to consider the Provincial Grand Lodge. Bro. Straker Wilson was act- subject carefull y, they should at once rescind the begins with an article on " My Grand Lodge Certificate," J. while the reports of lodge and other meetings are both ing W.M., and the officers of Provincial Grand Lodge resolution arrived at on the 5th December, and wipe numerous and ample. Perhaps the most valuable con- present were Bros. Rev. Canon Tristram, D.D., P.G.M. ; out the absurdity of the subordinates being superior to tributions are " Notes on the Ritual ," continued from a R. B. Reed, D.P.G.M.; T. Purvis, P.G.D. Eng., P.G. their creators, a part being greater than the whole. previous number; " A Curious Custom ," communicated by Treas. ; T. J. Armstrong, P.PJ.G W.; T. G. Mabane, The whole trouble has bcen ca.us.ed through thc Bto. W. Leslie -, and an article borrowed from the P.P.J.G.O.; I. Paee, P.P.G.S.B. : F. H. Corder. P.P. ing out American Tyler on "The Landmarks of the Order." By G.D.C ; Joh n Heppell, P.P.S.G.O. ; W. M. Lyon, P.P. neglect of Grand Lodge officials in carry G.M.O. ; C. Moor, , as the various the way, is it not possible that the " Brother M'Cready " J. P.P.G.M.O. ; C B. Ford, P.G instructions and replying to letters, Sec.; R. Whitfield , P.P.G.R. ; W. H. Ryder, P.P.G districts in this Colony (New Zealand) have found to referred to in connection with Lodge No. 24, Newcastle-on- J. Tyne, as having resigned the management of the theatre in D.C; Wm. Richardson , P.P.S.G.D. ; T. R. Short, P.G their cost. that town in Bro. Leslie's " A Curious Custom " was the D.C.; Seymour Bell, P.P.G.D.C.; W. E. Moffett, P.S, The reading of Article 219, Book of Constitution , is distinguished actor, William Macready, who retired from G.O. ; VV. H. Barlow, P.A.G.D.C. ; I. G. Youll, P.P. as plain as a pikestaff , and Grand Lodge itself has on the stage in 1S51 ? Perhaps some of our readers may be G.S. ; Dr. A. Wilson, P.P.G.M.O.; and T. W. Lovibond, numerous occasions decided that the minority are the able to say if our suggestion is correct. S.VV. ; and E. Shewbrooks, J.VV. The VV.M. elect proper custodians of the warrant and are the lodge. , Bro. Thomas Lovibond , was installed , as W.M. by Bros. R. B. Reed, D.P.G.M., and Thomas Thanking you in antici pation ,—Yours fraternall y, " T HE T ENNESSEE M ASON ."—Nashville, Tennessee. Purvis, P.G. Treas. The investment of officers followed, —The number for COLONIAL PAST MASTER (E.G.). January completes the second volume and Bro. Canon Tristram congratulated the W.M. in the of our Tennessee contemporary, and affords us the oppor- name of the Provincial Grand Lodge. Auckland , January 26th. tunity of congratulating it on the ability with which it appears to be conducted , as well as on the character of its SOUTH SHIELDS. contents. The chief feature of this number is the " Official Wouldhave Lodge (No. 362).—On Tuesday, Report of thc Secretary of the Widows' and Orphans' the 26th ultimo, the annual meeting was held at the Home." There is also an article headed " The Supreme Masonic Hall, for the purpose of installing the W.M. for flDasonic IRotes anb (Suedes. Ideal of Templarism," which is not only well worth read- the ensuing year. Bro. W. E. Moffett, P.S.G.O., W.M., 1065 ] . — ing on the ground of its own merits, but because it was was in the chair, and was supported by the D.P.G.M , THE R.A. IN PROVINCES. writter by the late Bro. Robert Macoy, who was for many Bro. R. B. Reed, and the following officers of Prov. Grand In that extraordinary volume devoted to the History years the Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery Lodge : Bros. T. Purvis, P.G.D. England, P.G.T. ; C. B\ of New York Ford, P.G. Sec ; W. M. L * T. G. of Freemasonry in Herts (46S pages 4-to !), Bro. G. B, , and must have been one of the liUst contri- yon, P.P.G.M.O. , butions of that able writer. Mabane, P.P.J.G.O. ; J. D. Todd, P.P.G.M.O.; C. F. Abbott states that the earliest reference lo Roya l Arch Sutcliffe , P.P.J.G.D.; 1*. Coulson, P.P.J.G.D. ; I H. Masonry in Hertfordshire occurs in my " Ori gin of the "T HE FREEMASONS ' CALENDAR FOR THE P ROVINCE Wilkes, P.G.R. ; T. R. Short, P.G.D.C.; J. C Moor, Eng lish Rite of Freemasonry, viz. the appointment , " OF N OTTINGHAMSHIRE , FOR THE VEAK , 1S95. "—This P.P.G.M.O. ; Wm. Brown , P.P.J.G.D. ; J. Gibson Youll of Colonel A. D. O'Kelly as Grand Superintendent in most compact and ably edited Masonic Calendar has been P.P.G.S.; John Heppell , P.P.S.G.O.; and Robt. Ferry, 1811. He regards that appointment correctly as a compiled , as usual, by the indefatigable Prov. Grand P.G.O. sinecure, as there was no Royal Arch Chapter started Secretary (Bro. Arthur Stubbs, of Notting ham). This is The W.M. elect, Bro. James Sedcole, P.G.S.B., S.VV., the iGth year of publication , was presented to Bro. W. E. Moffett, and installed in thc province until 1830. Bro. Abbott cites still and it was never more valuable P.O. more remarkable instances of provincial authorities or more appreciated than at the present time. The work is as W.M. by the D.P.G.M. and Bro. Thos. Purvis, rather larger than the previous edition for 1894, is published Treas. The newly-installed W.M. afterwards appoint'" having " nothing to do," for between 1797 and 1829 the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros. VV. E. " two brethren were successivel y appointed Prov . with commendable promptitude , dating as it does from Maich , to February 28th , Moffett, I.P.M. ; George Harland , S.W. j David Walton, Grand Masters , there being no lodges then in Herts 15th. 1S95 , 1S9G and the com- pilation has been made on a similar basis to that of its J.W. ; John Readhead, M.O. ; T. B. Grimes. S.O.; J' for them to rule over." I find that Bro. T. B. Park yns, immediate predecessors. Not only are the ordinary K. Mabane, |.0. ; C. E. Sutcliffe, P.M., Treas. ; M. J- M.P. (afterwards Lord Rancliffe, Prov. G.M., &c), particulars supplied as to the Lodges, Chapters, and other Wheatley, P.M., R. of M.; James Page, Sec; John was the Grand Superintendent for Leicestershire lrom Masonic Bodies in the province, but Ihe names of all the Cosans, S.D. ; W. Atmstrong, J.D.; T. Coulson, P.M'i 1793 , though no chapter was formed until 1796 (the members are printed , in order of joining of all these D.C. ; and T. Potter, Tyler. at Leicester. Thc same distinguished organisations, involving considerable labour in thc prepara- Afterwards the brethren dined together in the banqueting present No. 229) vV.M.i Craftsman was also Grand Superintendent for Derb y- tion of such a mass of details. Neither are neighbouring hall. Bro. James Sedcole , the newly-installed provinces neglected, for these also are dul y and carefully presided, and Bro. G. Harland , S.W., was in the vice- shire, as announced in thc Grand Chapter Proceedings chair. for In thc admirable roll or " Succession of attended to, in respect of the Craft, Mark, Arcli , and other 1794. Degrees. Subscribers in the province to the Masonic YATTON. Grand Superintendents from thc formation of the Chaiities are much indebted to liro. Thomas Salisbury for T h " Agricultura l Lodge (No. 1199). — ' Grand Chapter of Eng land to the present time, at pp. tie excellent I able he has prepared for then information. annual gathering of the brethren of this lodge was held al 282-5, Grand Lodge Calendar , Derbyshire is not There are eight columns, in lieu of thc ordinary four, the Assembly-rooms, on Monday, the 18th ult., when Br"' credited with any Provincial Ruler before 18/ 6, but it exhibiting the Annual , as well as the Life Qualifications, R. W. Statham was installed as W.M. for the ensuinS is quite clear that Lord Rancliffe was Grand Superin- tbe grand tolal for the four Branches of ' our Central year, the ceremony being performed by Bro. L°r0 **> tendent in 1793, as given in my " Origin ' from an Charities being 121G votes. This is not an extraordinary Dungarvan , P.G.M. The W.M. invested the following official source. Thoug h such was the case , there does record for 761 members, and lO lodges, &c, and suggests his officers : Bros. G. W. Knowles, I.P.M. ; II. Stroa* not appear to have been even a sing le Royal Arch that there must be a number of brethren whose sympathies Smith, S.W. ; Atkingston, J.W. ; C L. Fry Edwards. have still to be elicited on behalf of the Chapttr at work in Derbyshire prior to the union of the "distinguishing Treas.; T. A. Smith, Sec.; J. H. T. Evans, S.D.; .1- ) ;,' characteristic " of a Freemason. The expenses of publi- Pitts, J.D. ; W. Reece ; A. W* two Grand Chapters in 1817. Other instances mi ght , D.C; E. Thatcher, Org. , cation ate defrayed by the Prov. Grand Lodge, and copies Metcalf , l.G. ; W. A. Lyddon, Stwd.; and James Bali be mentioned but these most suffice for the time. are presented to all Master Masons registered in the Tyler. W. J . HUGHAN. province on June 30th , 1894 . The brethren subsequently dined together. given the necessary proofs, was entrusted . 1 he lodge was TRotral Hrcfr. Xofcges anD Gba pters ot opened in the Third Degree, and the ceremony of raising rehearsed. The lodge was resumed to the First Degree. OLDHAM. 3nstmctfon. Bro. Barker was elected W.M. for the next meeting but one, the next meeting being officers ' night. The lodge TudOl" Chapter (No. 277) —The installation was then closed. meeting of this chanter took place at Freemasons' Hall , ST. LUKE'S LODGE (No. 144). —A meeting was held , on Monday, the iSth ult. The following on Thursday, the 28th ult., at the Victoria Tavern , MAIDSTONE— R OBINSON LODGE (No. 2046).—A Union-street meeting was held on Saturday, omoanions were present : Comps. Charles Wat sin, Gertrude-street, Chelsea. Piesent : Bros. Holland , P.M., the 2nd instant, at Free- W. Mellor ; James Bottomley ; J. C. VV.M., Payers, S.VV.; Beauchamp, J.W. ; Carlstrom, masons' Hill. Brewer-street. Present : Bros. J. Dyke, \I E.Z-; '• W.M.; H. Potvine, S.W. j Geo, Fowler, J.W.; H. v 'rlev ; J. Chadwick, jun.; ]eremiah Green ; H. L. Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec.; White, S.D.; Badcock, , P.Z. : VV. Edwards, P.Z. P.P.A.G D.C ; J.O. ; Ham , I.G. j Saunders, P.M. ; Bates, P.M. ; Whyman, Preceptor; E. Grantwick , I.G.j and J. Gowen, Hollingworth Tyler, Q,|, Joh n Greaves. P.Z., P.P.G.D.S. ; Joseph Braddock , Tucker, P.M. ; Austin , Bradley, Lightfoot, Schott, Abraham Cl<*gg, P.Z. ; Buckley Carr, P.Z. , Thomas, Nicholls , Markland , Holten , and Winsborrow. The lodge was opened in the First Degree, when the pZ- : 993 minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , p G.D.C ; Thomas Stephenson , S.E. 2341 ; Hamlet Lees, The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the ' William Taylor, E. B. Laycock. Frederic Kelly, last meeting read and confirmed. The lodge was opened after which Bro. Potvine read a paper entitled— " The p _ . ; Three Columns." Bro. Dy ke proposed , and Bro. Whymin Thomas Parting ton , Joseph Wardle, Joh n C. Atkins, in the Second and Third Djgrees, and afterwards closed in Wood , Joh n Chadwick , sen., Charles A. Green , the Third and Second Degrees. The W.M. gave an address seconded, a vote of thanks to Bro. Potvine for his paper, Thomas and then Bro. Gratwick took the chair and rehearsed the wph Broadbent and William Potts. on the "History of Freemasonry." The W.M. rose for ter having been opened , the minutes of the the first time and the dues were collected. The W ceremony of initiation , Bro . Dy ke acting a; candidate. The chap .M. The VV.M. rose for the lirst, second, and third times, previous chapter were approved . Ihe M.E.Z., Comp. J. rose for the second time, Bro. Fayers was elected W.M. for ; Crmp. James Bottomley, H. ; and Comp. the next meeting. The W.M. rose for the third time, and when " Hearty good wishes" were tendered by the brethren , W. Mellor and the lodge was closed. Jeremiah Green , J., were duly installed by Comp. Buckley it was proposed by Bro. Bates, P.M., and seconded by Bro. P.G.D.C Badccck —" That a hearty vot e of thanks hi recorded Carr, P.Z- 993' , after which he invested the on PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAP TER OF following officers : Comps. J. C Varley, S.E. ; Joseph the minutes to Bro. Holland, P.M., for his very able and IMPROVEMENT (No. 753).—A meeting of this chapter Wardle, S.N. ; Joh n Chadwick, jun., P.S. ; Thomas interesting Lecture." Bro. Holland was unanimousl y elected was held on the 28th ult. at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Wood and Fred. Kelley, A.S. ; H. L. Hollingworth , P.Z., an honorary member of the lodge. The lodge was closed Maida Vale, VV., when there were present Comps. C. Treas. ; and C A. Green, Janitor. To each he gave a kind in peif :ct harmonv. Coleman, M.E.Z. j W. J. Stratton , H. and Treas.j R. and instructive address. In his remarks to the Treasurer, he T. Redfearn, |. j W. Parsons, S.E. ; R. Milliken , P.Z., LA TOLERANCE LODGE (No. —A meeting of said it gave him great and unusual pleasure to invest such 53S). S.N. ; W. P. Clark , P.S. ; J. J. Thomas, P.Z.; J. an illustrious Mason as Comp. H. L. Hollingworth , P.Z., this lodge was held on Wednesday, the 27th ult., at the Weston , P.Z. ; and C. Kempton , P.Z. this being the 26th year of his appointment to that high Frascati, Oxford-street, W., when there were present: The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the office. He then called upon Comp. Col. John Greaves, Bro. F. Jackio n , W.M. : W. Truman , S.W. ; M. Beedle, last convocation read and confirmed the ceremony of ex- P.Z., to supplement his remarks. Comp. Col. John J.VV. ; J. Paul , P.M., Preceptor; J. Thorn, P.M.. Asst. altation was rehearsed , Comp. Thomas personating the Gieaves, P.Z., addressing Comp. H. L. Hollingworth , Preceptor ; Geo. Hill , P.M., Treas. ; VV. E. Willby, candidate, and Comp. Watsin kindly acting as Preceptor. P.Z., said that after an acquaintanceship of nearly 50 P.M., Sec ; Geo. Hill, P.M., S.D. : J. Mason, J.D. ; T. It being the last Thursday in the month, one of the in- years, it gave him great pleasure, also some degree of Smale, P.M., I.G. ; G. Cizzio, F. J. Bradley, VV. E. stallati ins was worked, in addition , viz., First Chair, and pain , to perform the duty he had been called upon to do by Houghton, and R. Sandland. it was arranged that the installation of Second Chair the companions of the chapter, and that was to present to The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of should be worked on the last Thursday in March , Comp. him a handsome and valuable Treasurer's jewel which had the last meeting read and confirmed. The lodge was Weston, P.Z. and S.E. of the mother chapter, promising been purchased by the subscri ptions of the companions, in opened in the First, Second, and Third Degrees, and then to attend and assist. It was proposed by Comp. Thomas, commemoration of the 25 years as Treasurer, which office he. resumed in the First. The ist Sectio n of the Lecture was and seconded hy Comp. Redfearn , that Comp. Kempton be Comp. H. L. Hollingworth , had held with credit to himself worked by Bro. G. Hill, P.M. The ceremony of initiation elected M.E.Z. for the next fortnight, which was carried. and honour to the chapter. It was fr.ely given by com- was rehearsed, Bio. W. E. Houghton being the candidate. Nothing further offering, the chapter was closed. panions as a token 01 the high esteem in which he was held bv The 6:h and 7th Sections of the Lecture were worked by them , and he expressed the hope that he would be spared Bro. R. Sandland. The 5th Section was also worked by Bro. STAR CHAPTER (No. 1275). — The usual weekly Ior many years as Treasurer and Director of Ceremonies of Sandland. The VV.M. rose for the li rst time, and the dues meeting of the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel, the chapter. Comp. H. L. Hollingworth , P.Z., replied in were collected. At the second rising-, Bro. Truman , S.W., Church-street, Camberwell, on Friday, the 1st inst., feeling tones, saying until that moment he had not heard was elected VV.M. for the ensuing week, and appointed his when there were present : Comps. Cope, M.E.Z. ; Loader, a word of the intentions of the companions, and asked that officers in rotation. At the third rising a hearty vote of H.; Dawson, J.; F. Hilton, P.'/".., Preceptor; C. H. the brevity of his thanks might be excused , as he could n"t thanks was recorded to Bro. F. Jackson for his excellent Stone, S.E. ; Lewis, S.N.; Stone, P.S. ; Towers, Cass, find words to reply in the manner he should like. He presidency for the first time ii the lodg : of instruction. All Addington , and Telling. accepted the jewel in the spirit in which it was presented , Masonic business b:ing ended, the lodg ; was closed. The chapter having been opened, and the minutes of the and he should always cherish it as one of his most valued previous convocation read and confirmed, the ceremony of possessions. The chapter then voted £5 to be paid to the METROPOLITAN LODGE (No. io56).-A meeting exaltation was rehearsed, Comp. Cass personating th* funds of the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Assi- was htld at the Poitugal Hotel, Fleet-street , E.C, on candidate. Comp. J. Loader, H., was elected M.E.Z. for cialion. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Camp. Friday, the ist instant. Present : Bros. Marks, VV.M. ; the next meeting. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Buckley Carr, P.Z. 993, for the able raann»r in which he Spaul , S.W. ; Jehring. J.W. ; Webb, Treas. ; Wald- to Comps. Loader and Dawson for so ably performing their had performed the ceremony of installation , which was vogel , S.D. ; M ason, ).D. ; Long, I.G ; Wcinel, P.M. ; respective duties for the first time. The chapter was then done in his usual impressive mann:r. Comp. Buckley Whitney, P.M.; Snelling, P.M.; Lardner, P.M. ; and closed. Carr responded , and expressed the pleasure it gave him Knights. to visit the chapter. The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of The chapter was then closed. the last meeting were read and confirmed. The ist ancient ano Bccepteo IRtte Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro. Spaul , the Farringdon Without Chapter (No. 2nd by Bro. Whitney, and the 3rd by Bro. Weinel. The Shadwell < lerke Chapter (No. 107). —A '745)-—This chapter met at Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street , ceremony of initiation was rehears-d by Bro. Marks, Bro . on the 25th ult., when there were present among others : meeting of this chapter was held at 33, Golden-square, W., Knights being the candidate. The 4th Section of the on Wednesday, the 27th ult. The M.VV.S., E. and P. Comps. J. Young, P.Z.. M.E.Z.; E. S. Plummer, H.j Lectu-e was then worked by Bro. Snelling. Bro. Spaul Nelson Prower, M.A., P.Z., as J. -, Capt. T. C. Walls, Bro. Edwin Storr, presided , and was assisted by 111. Bros. was elected W.M. for the next meeting and the officers Henry Lovegrove, 31°, P.M.W.S., and Treasurer; John P.Z., D.G.D.C, S.E. ; E. M. Lott, Mus. DJC , P.G. were appointed in rotation. The Hon. Sec. of the Lodge of 0 Org. Eng., Org.; E. Burritt Line, Mus. Bac, l.P.Z. ; Read , 30 , P.M.W.S., Recorder; R. C. Leversedge; Dr. Instruction having suffered a severe loss by the death of a N. Goodchild, 30°; J. W. Stevens, iS° ; T. Parker, iS° ; Thomas Simpson , P.Z.; H. J. Lardner, P.Z , P.P.G. daughter, it was unanimously resolved that the lodge send Std . Br., Treas. Capell, 30 ; and others. to Bro. Bull a letter expressing the great regret of the Bro. K. C. Leversedge was elected as M.VV.S., III. Bro. The minutes of the previous convocation having been memb?rs at the loss he had sustained. The lodge was then read and confirmed, a vote of condolence was parsed and Lovegrove as Treasurer, and Bro. G. Austen as Oater closed. Guard . ordered to be recorded on the minutes, to Comp. H. J. Lardner, P.Z., on the loss he had recently sustained b There being no other business before the chapter, the y the ISLINGTON LODGE (No. 1471).—The usual weekly brethre n adjourned to the Criterion to dine. death of his wife. The members of the chapter also meeting was held on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at the expressed their regret at the absence through illness of Cock Tavern, Highbury, when there were present Bros. C. Comp. H. Herbert, J. Communications regretting inability Smith , W.M. ; D. C. Ritchie . S.W.. ; G. T. Peall , to attend were received from Comps. H. Herbert, J.; Capt. J.W. ; j.W. Clarke, P.M., acting Preceptor ; CM. Iknl fibts Gemplar W. Lurcott, S.N.; G. H- rbert, P.Z., and others. Coxon, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. Herts, and J. Duncan , P.M., The chapter was then closed, and refreshment followed Sees.; VV. Rapley, S.D. ; C. Isler, A. Oliver labour, J.D.; , CONSECRATION OF THE CAMDEN P.M , LG.; R. P. Upton , V. R. J. Longman , F. A. Balls, PRECEPTORY. The M.E.Z. gave the customary toasts in an effective W. G. Carrington , J. Birks, M. T. Tuck, P.M., P.P. manner. G.S.B. Essex ; and R. Loomes, P.M. The consecration of the above preceptory took lace . The meetings of this chapter are noted for their con- The lodge was opened p , and the minutes read and con- at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street on viviality and love of sweet sounds. The proceedings of this firmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third , particular meeting were enlivened by the abilities of Comps. Degrees, and thc ceremony of raising rehearsed, Bro. Tuesday, the 26th ult. The preceptory was opened , Dr. Lott, E. B. Lane, J. Young, and E. S. Plummer. Longman being the candidate . Bro. Ritchie was elected under dispensation, by Sir Knight Gen. J. C. Hay, W.M. for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers C.B., G. Vice-Chancellor, who received able assistance in rotation. The lodge was then closed . as Sub-Marshal from Sir Knight C. F. Matier, K.C.T., and a number of companions were dul y installed as flDarfc nDadonr ? CHAUCER LODGE (No. 1540). —A meeting was held Knights Templar—Comps. Rev. Thos. McDougall on Tuesday, the 26th ult., at the Old White Hart Hotel , STONEHOUSE. Borough, S.E. Present : Bros. J. Cannon, VV.M. ; Mandle, J. Thomson , E. Styles, M. Titford , J. Brittain , Bru nswick Lodge (No. 48). -The annual Lonsdale, S.VV. ; Watts, J.W. ; Hattersley, P.M., acting W. Baddeley, R. Barnes, C. R. Bolton , T. B. Dodson, meetinfr 0f tHis lodge was held at Ebiington Hall, on Preceptor; Bird , Sec ; Benedict, S.D. ; Millmann , J.D. ; J. W. Lawrance, and Rev. Atkin. Comp. R. J. Morley Wednesday evening, the 20fh ult. Brn. T. Rogers was F. Green, I.G. ; Hinton, O'Brien, Petherbridge, and was obligated as a serving brother. installed VV.M. by Bros. J. Endic. tt, P.M., H. Holman , Barnard. All the above were proposed by Sir Kni ght Dr. N. F-M- 16, and J. R. Lord, P.P.J.G.W. The following The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of Goodchild , and seconded by Sir Knight H. E. Coffin. TOjcers were appointed and invested : Bros. J. Riddle , the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The On the completion of thc ceremony, the Grand r ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ' ''«. ; W. (iurh r, S.W.; E. Cummings, J.VV. ; W.L , Bro. Barnard being Officers retired , and entered in procession under an n u ' , , the Weatherhead city—for the lay ing of the foundation-stone of the Lansdowne, Lord Charles Kerr Viscount Trafalj"-* hand this sixteenth day of December , ' As Witness my cathedral. It was during his year of office that the the Marquis of Worcester, Bro. W. H. Long, M.P-i 1850, boundary-mark between the City and thc West-End , Viscount Royston, Lord Ebury, Capt. Jones, W. DALZIEL. Nisei known as " The Griffin ," was erected in place ol and Capt. Spicer. Thc deceased was a mcirti>er 0l Temple Bar, and unveiled by the late Duke of the Lansdowne Lodge of Unity, No. 626, Chippenhanj i Albany , He also raised the following Mansion to the chair of which he was elected in 1884. In '•^• The Duke and Duchess of Vork arrived at York House, r"j ham , on Monday, the Lady House Funds: For the Relief of Distress in Ireland his lordshi p was appointed by the late Bro. L° , St. James's, from Sinlring * rden Eva Greville and Sir Charles Cuit being in attendance on (the Duchess of Marlboroug h's Fund), .635,43 1 ; Methuen , P.G.M., to be Prov. Senior Grand vVa their Royal Highnesses. Abercarne Colliery Accident, .£33,007 ; Risca Colliery of Wiltshire. THE LATE MR. HYDE CLARKE. has been entered in the Probate Registry at £75,971 3s. 3d., D.G. Reg. ; Ral ph Daniel Makinson Littler, C.B., but by a new rule the net or actual value, after deducting O.C, P.D.G. Reg. - W. B. City has lost one of its most remarkable and . Coltman, M.A., S.G.D.'; The , liabilities and the rate of duty paid under the new Act, are P. de L. Long, P.G.D., Vice-Pat. ; Frank Richardson respects, one of its most extraordinary men. , j n some not entered. By a codicil to his will made the 22nd Sep- P.G.D., Pat. ; L. G. Gordon Robbins, P.G.D., Mr. Hyde Clarke, we regret to state, passed away at tember, iSSS , Lord Randol ph bequeathed all his private Vice-Pres.; J. H. Matthews, P.D.G.D.C , Pat. ; jj-,3 residence. 32, St. George's-square, on Friday, the papers, letters, and documents to Viscount Cuizon and Edward Cutler, Esq., O.C, P.G. Org. ; J. W. M.P., in trust ]St inst. He was a man whose parts were really im- Louis John Jennings, , to publish , retain , or Handley, Iv-q., P. DepT D.G.M. Madras; Gen. measurable. His abilities were of the transcendant destroy all or any of them as they in their absolute discre- R. H. Cuncliffe , P. Dep. D.G.M. Madras; Thos. Jones, and in some points he was decidedly a genius. tion might think proper.—The late Miss Charlotte Rosa P. Dep. D.G.M. Bengal ; Walter H. Glazier, P.AI. 34; order, Raine, of St. Margaret's Lodge, VVoods'ock , who died on late Mr. Clarke was so far removed , in capacity Edwd. T. E. lWev, O.C, P.M.66 ; E. 1. Castle, O.C, The the 19th June, 1S94, left her lands and hereditaments in the P.M. temperament, from tbe ordinary run of men 70S ; E. R. Gartley Denniss, P.M. 1460 , 2459 ; and paiish of Wolvercot, Oxfordshire, to Lord Randolph Edmd. Macrory, Q.C is no easy matter to furnish an estimate of , P.M. 1610; G. King, W.M. that it Churchill , in recognition of his commanding political genius, 1641 ; VV. H. Sands, P.M. 1724, 1718; Bradley and character. His varied talents found J. his powers and also in acknowledgment to the Marlborough family of Dyne, P.M. 1731; Montagu Sharpe, P.M. 2022 ; outlet s in the most diverse spheres of activity, and the favours and benefits derived from the Marlborough J. W. Allen, P.M. 2146 ; T. Sansome Preston , I.P.M. jn all of them he gained distinction. Nor in his estates by her late father, who had the honour of acting as 240S ; John Adam , 1 19S (Madras); G. D. Coleman, 2323, case was previous training necessary towards success. receiver of those estates under the Court of Chancery. late 150 (Madras) . As will presently be shown , the deceased gentleman lanned and carried out several important engineering p MAY ELECTION, 1S95. enterprises without having undergone any instruction TIIE RECENT FESTI VA L OF THE ROYAL profession. His genius and his practical in the MASONIC, BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. To the Governors and Subscribers of the understanding alone guided him. The late Mr. Clark was born at Sandford Manor, Fulham , in 1S15. ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT The following lists, and additions to lists, have been INSTITUTION. His father was Mr. Henry Clark. At the age of 20 received since the publication of the Returns in our FOR the deceased married Mildred Martha , the daughter of issue of last week : Mr. John Rose, Bradenham Hall , Norfolk. There is AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF Lodge LONDON. £ s. d. one important fact in connection with the lamily which FREEMASONS, CROYDON. S Bro. Thos. Y. Strachan, additional ... 10 10 o shows they have long been connected with the City. (raising his list to £21.) The favour of your VOTE and I NTEREST *M r. Clarke was a liveryman of the Clock m akers' Com- is respectfully 117 S „ James O'Dea, additional 14 15 o solicited on behalf of pany, and for the past 300 years father and son have, in (raising his list to £204 15s.) direct succession , been thus associated with that guild. 1261 „ A. F. Roberts, additional 760 JANE LOUISA SILLIFANT , At the present time Captain H. H. Hyde Clarke, of (raising his list to ,(, 28 6s.) AGED 62, Burnham , Essex, the only son of the deceased , is a 1642 „ John H. Rutherglen , new list 100 o o Widow of the late Bro. EDWIN S ILLIFANT (Professional liveryman of the company. The late Mr. Clarke 1S16 „ Alfred Reed, additional , o iS o Accountant, Gresham Buildings), who died on the 19th February, 1S had one daughter, who married Mr. Frederick Barclay (raising his list to £55 19s. Cd.) 75. Bro. EDWIN S ILLIFANT was initiated in the Stability Hanbury. Having travelled much, the deceased Unattached Bro. S. Attenborough Lodge. 207, in December, 1S54 ; Member also, at the time an accomplished linguist. He was familiar with J. , additional ... 10 10 o was (raising his list to £21.) of his death, of the Acacia Lodge, 1309 ; P. Prov. G.D. many of the European languages and knew something THE PROVINCES. Middlesex ; P.M. and P.Z. of more than one Lodge and of Hindustani and various other tongues spoken in the Chapter, Life-Governor to all the Masonic Charities, and BERKSHIRE. East. In all it is computed that Mr. Clarke had a also on the Audit Committee for the Girls' School. , Lodge in the His widow, having passed through many untoward cir- knowledge of something like 100 languages, 222S Bro. Charles Belton , additional 10 10 o _ cumstances since her husband's death, through the misman- acquisition of which he was aided by a singularl y re- (raising his list to £21.) tentive memory. The same quality was of the utmost agement of her Solicitor (now an outlaw), as also the N. WALES. property vested in her husband reverting value to him in his reading, observation , and experience. to his surviving Unattached brothers, is now It ft entirely without an income and in too He was a very mine of information on every conceiv- Bro. S. Beresford (new list) 10 10 o delicate health to earn her living, she craves, therefore, the able subject. While still a very young man he engaged SOMERSETSHIRE. sympathy and hel p of his Masonic Brethren. in the Spanish and Portuguese Wars of Succession , 2300 „ G. H. Kite, new Steward , but associ- The case is strong ly recommended by— and served under .Sir Lacy Evans and the Duke de ate d with Bros. S. Haddon and J. Bros. *George Krnning, Vice-Patron, P.M. Saldhans, b;ing attached to the personal staff of the Walter Ludlow in returning the list of 192 and 1657, P.P.G.D. Middx., Upper Sydenham ; *John Davies, latter. In 1836, without any training as a professional £105 already entered to the credit of P.M. & Sfc. 1309, P.P.G.D. Middx., 5, Finsbury Square, ineer lanned and surveyed the Glasgow and those two breth ren. eng , he p E.G. ; J. Addington , P.M. 217, and M.E.Z. 14, Perkham- South-Weslern Railway. He seemed to have a CORRECTIONS. road, S.E. ; VV. Eckersall, P.M. 217, and Chapters 89 and special gift enablirg him to forsee certain things (1.) Bro. Charles E. Keyser, who seived as Steward both 1275 , no, Lewisham-road, S.E. j T. Hinks, 217, 52, that would be required. He saw the advisa- in Berkshire and Hertfordshire , represented Uiion Lodge, Leynette Avenue, Clapham, S.VV. ; Marlleet, P.M. 217, bility of reclaiming Morcambe Bay , and promoted No. 414, Reading, as well as the Loyal Lodge of Hope, SiS, and 322 , 61, Chrisp-streer, E.; J. Nixon , P.M. 217, a scheme for the formation of the embankment there, Newbury, in the former Province. 44, Great Tower-street, E.C. (2.) It was Bro. VV. Li Proxies will be thankfully received and another for the development of Barrow, which J. ght, not Bro. VV. Greig, of the by those marked * ; Lodge of Emulaiion , No. ", Dartford , Kent who returned or by the Widow, , Rockley-road herd' projects are now being carritd out. Subsequently he 299 , 30 , Shep s Bush the list of £_ i 10s., erroneousl y credited to the latter. Green , VV. devoted himself to the science of telegra p h y, and in (3.) The brother who represented the St. Kew Lodge, 1S49 was employed to report on a system of commu- No. 1222 , Weston-super-Mare , Somersetshire, and returned APRIL ELECTION , 1S95. nication to India. While in our Indian Emp ire he £100, was Bro. Francis Blackmore, not Blackman. manifested great interest in the formation and exten- ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION sion of the hill colonies, and was agent for Darjheeling, FOR BOYS. Among other appointments he held he was Cotton Ccmmissioner for the Ottoman Empire in England , Gfoe Craft HbroaD. The favour of your VOTE and I NTEREST is earnestly and Commissioner of Works for the Province of solicited on behalf of Smyrna. His power of initiative was great, and exerted CAIRO. WILLIAM LORAINE SEYMOUR DALLAS, itself in many other ways besides those mentioned. The Egypt Lodge (No. 311, E.C.).—The installa- Born September iSth , 1834, St. George's Society was founded by him. It was first tion meeting of this ledge took place at the New Masonic Whose first and onl instituted in America and subsequently established in y chance of Election will occur on the , Hall , when Bro. Capt. Thi mas Phillips was installed as 19th tf Apitl next ensuing. Eng land , Mr. Clarke'sson, Captain Hyde Clarke, being W.M. (by dispensation) by Bro. G. H. Charman,- P.M-, Son of the late Charles Henry Dallas, Merchant, and the first hon. secretary. Finance also claimed his atten- Dist. G. Sec. North Africa , in the presence of a numerous afterwards Accountant, who died at Shanghai, China on tion , and so far back as the " thirties " he was asso- gathering of members and visitors. Bro. Capt. Thomas May 15th last, after a week's illness aged 52, leaving a ciated with others in the establishment of the Phillips then appointed his ofiicers as follows : Bros. Henry widow and three children almost wholly unprovided for. Londo C. Crozier, S.W. ; J. Langlev, J.W.; VV. ]. Box , I.P.M. n and County Bank. With Mr. Gerstenberg he Bro. C. H. Dallas— initiated in the Royal Sussex was in 1868 instrumental in founding the Council and Treas. ; Adams, M.O. ; Pheasant, S.O. ; Salterwaite, J.O. ; Breen , S.D. ; G. H. Collier. ; Thos. Murrell Lodge, No. 501, Shanghai, in 1S63 — was appointed ol Foreign Bondholders and at one time acted as its J.D. , , Sec ; Mardon , I.G. ; and Hasted, Tyler. as the first District G.M. or Japan in 1S74, and held secretary . Journalism had some attraction for him , and After the business was concluded , the brethren adjourned that office for about 12 years. He was a Founder kr many years he acted as treasurer of the News- to the banqueting hall, where Bro. Hasted provided a ot the Yokohama (1092), O'Tentosa-ma (1263), Nippon paper Press Fund. In Masonry he was also dis- sumptuous repast. (1344), and Tokio (2015) Lodges; also of the Yokohama linpuished , being P.G.M. of the United States of The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and R.A. Chapter (1092), the Orient Mark Lodge (304), and the Chrysanthemum Chapter of Rose Croix Colombo and Past Deputy District G.M. of Turkey. responded to, that of " The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Euston , (94). A Life , Governor of the R.M.I.B. He was a member of every branch of the Order. Pro G.M.," being proposed by Bro. Lieut.-Col. C. E. Vansittart P.S.G.W. Kent. The case is strong ly recommended by— During his busy life he received many foreign decora- , During the evening songs were given by Bros. Box Van- Bros. J. 1. Miller, Dist . G.M. North China ; H. D. I'ons, and was a member of various learned bodies. , sittait, Crrzier, Hiyes, Pheasant, and Collier. Sandeman , P. Dist. G.M. Bengal, Life Governor; C. Latterl y he had led a somewhat retired and secluded The visitors included Bros. R. ihnston, P.M. Friendship Thorne, P. Dist. G.M. North China; D. P. Cama, P.G. His J "'t. house was filled with rare and valuable Lodge; H. J. Michael , 201 ; and E. Lane, 43. Treas., Patron ; Richd. Eve, P.G. Treas., Patron ; George "lememos of his travels and associations. He was Ki-nning, Patron ; Thomas Fenn, P. Pres. B. of G.P., ca 'iitd tff by bronchitis, from which he suffered for Vice-Patron ; VV. J. Hughan , P.G.D., Vice-Patron; •"pre than a month. He was 80 years of age. His MASONIC INSTITUTION C. F. Matier, P.G. Std. Br.. Vice-Patron ; Edward ROYAL , V. wife died about two years ago. The interment took FOR GIRLS. Letchworth. G. Sec -Pres.; VV. M. Bywater, P.G.S.B., V.-Pres.; William Goodacre, P.G S.B., Prov. G. Sec. W. Place at Brompton Cemetery. Lanes., V.- Pres.; Stephen Richardson P.M. 1S3, V. APRIL ELECTION, 1S95. , -Pres.; Jehangir Hormusjee Kothari , V.-Pres. ; R. F, Gould, P.G.D., Life Governor ; Ral ph Gooding, M.D., P.G.D., The favour of your VOTE and I NTEREST is LORD ' Lt.-Col. A. B. Cook R ANDOLPH C HURCHILL S W ILL .— By his will, earnestly solicited on behalf of Life Governor; , P.A.G.D.C, Life- "*ich bears date July 25th , 1SS3 , the Right Hon. Randol ph Governor ; John Smithers, W.M. 58, Life Governor; n enry Spencer-Chuichill , commonly called Lord Randol ph DAISY ISABEL SHAW, G. VV. Speth , P.M., Sec. 2076, Life Governor ; Arthur A. t "r **'Spencer-Churchill ,'of 50, Grosvenor-square, LL.D., Aged 8.; years. Moss, P.M., 1375, Life Governor; Rev. H. Lansdell, | " *'• ., who died on the 24th January last, aged nearl y 46 The youngest Diughter but one of the Six Children of the late P.G.C. ; T. L. Wilkinson , D.G.R. S'srF, son of tie seventh Duke ol Mailborough , appointed s PATRICK D UNLOI> SHAW, of the Middle Temple, Bar- executors his wife, the Hon. Jennie Soencer-Churchill , Chief of the Court of Small Causes rister-at-La w, Judge , The Duke of Cambiidge arrived at Malta from Naples "jmmonly called Lady Randol ph Spencer-Churchill Madras since March Member of the Perfect Unani- , , 1S93, on board H.M.S. Ramillies, flagshi p ofthe British Mediter- pughler of the late Leonard Jerome, of New Vmk), mity Lodge, No. 150, who, having filled the offices of ls mother ranea n Squadron. His Royal Highness was met by Admiral , George Charles, Duke of Marlborough, since Secretary and Junior Warden of that Lodge, and of 'ceased , and the Hon. Gcoige Richai d Penn, commonl y Sir M. Culme-Scymour, and conveyed ashore in a steam District Grand Registrar, died on the Sth Slay, 1S94, launch. On landing he was received by the Governor and Jed Viscount C urzon , and the ttstator bequeathed to his leaving a Widow and Six Children (one son y* years old , 5 Commander ol the troops, and after inspecting the guard L JLs°o, his horses and carriages , plate, pictures , china , daughters aged respectivel y 12, 8 and 5 years), J"''* , 15, 14, , of honour, of the Notth Staffordshire Regiment, was '*'"*, furniture, and other household effrcts, and the in- totally unprovided for. Bro. Shaw was a Subscribing J?* during driven to the Governor's Palace. ^. -1 her lite of all the residue of his property, Member of his Lodge for upwards of eighteen years, up subject tL "• lo her life interest, is to be in trust in equal to the day of his death . T HE 25x11 annual ball in aid of Ihe funds of the Metro- "5 'W a*' *1's c'1''t',cn t° l)av the income of each child's politan and City Police Oiphanage will be held under the slia > The case is strongly recommended by— tl, '" """h child '*-"¦ 'i'e > w'l h power of appointment patronage of the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor (Bro. Sir °' 'n 'avour "' a or any one or more of his or her Bros. Col. A.Saunders, P.D.G.M. Madras ; the Right Hon. Joseph Renals) and the Lady Mayoress and the Sheriffs chih ren, or " t , in default of appointment for all the childre n Lord Herschell , G.C.B., P.G.W. ; Victor A. Williamson , and sub-Sheriffs, at the City Terminus Hotel , on Tuesday , the t * 0r on failurc of 'hi* tru ht lo Pay the tru t t fun <1 to C.M.G., P.G.W. ; Richd. Eve, P.G. Treas., Pat. ; R.I the 30th A pril next. Iu 1 particulars may be had of Supt. »trustees of the Blenheim settled estates. The gross Loveland Loveland, P.G.D. ; F. A. Philbrick , Q.C, ' Oscar Mackenzie, Hon. Secretary of the Ball Committee Ue , of the late Lord Randolph Churchill's personal estate G. Keg., Dep. G.M. Essex; Thomas Lean Wilkinson, 26, Old Jewry, E.C. T HE PRINCE OF W ALES has consented to preside at the AT THR monthly meeting of the Crook Lodge Bro forthcoming anniversary festival of the Printers ' Pension VV. T. Wanless, of Witton-le-Wear, was unanimous !,* l r\r&bjL\mf ___RKfcWmS'*^P 2mmClmA'fm \_&3%LQ_ HEM Corporation . elected to the office of Worshipful M aster for the ensuing B RO . LORD B R \ SSEY , when he leaves England for year. Australia to take up his duties as .Governor of Victoria , BRO. COL. T. DAVIES SEWELL has been confined to will be accompanied by the Earl of Shaflesburv, Lord his residence, at Westminster, with influenza , but since Settington—son of Bro. the Earl of March—Mr. F. Free- Saturday last his been approaching conva!es:ence, and is ^^T HE PRINCE m OF WALES ^i was entertained ^^^ on Saturday mman Thomas, his son-in-law , and Lord Richard Nevill. now on a fair road to complete recovery. evening last at a banquet by the members of the Cercle Ar A MEETING ot the beneficed clergy of the Arch- M RS . A. T. H AM , in memory of her late husband Nautii -ue , Cannes. deaconry of Lancaster in the Diocese of Manchester , held Major Clurles Hall , of the ist L'le Guards, contributed the THE COMMITTEE OF - M ANAGEMENT of tie Royal in the Town Hall , Lancaster, on Friday, the ist instant, sum of ^, 1000 towards the special fund which is being Masonic Benevolent Institution will hold a regular monthly Bro. the Rev. T. Barton Spencer, M.A., P.G. Chaplain raised to enable St. Thomas's Hospital to open the ward] meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on VVednesday next , the 1 3th England, vicar of St. James, Preston, was elected one of which have been so long closed. inst., at 4 p.m. the Assessors for the Archdeaconry under the Clergy B RETHREN are invited to send for the list of Masinic Descipline Act 1S92. Books published at ihe office of the Freemason. * ' T HE R EV . J OHN T ROUTUECK , D.D., senior Minor ua Canon of Westminster, has been appointed to the ollice of CURIOUS FACT .—During tbe recent inclement weather works of interest both to the Masonic student and general Precentor of Westminster Abbey rendered vacant by the in the grounds of a gentleman residing at Wem , Shropshire- reader have recently been added , and the publisher will death of the Rev. Flood Jones. a peacock was missing for 48 hours, when a search was gladly forward a copy to any address on recei pt ol a post- made for it. After some length of time attention was card. I N THE unavoidable absence through illness of the drawn to a mound of snow by the scratching of some pea A MOVEMENT is being made to form a Royal Atlt Marchioness of Salisbury, Lady George Hamilton distri- hens. On removing three feet of snow, the peacock was Mariners Lodge in connection witH the Boscawen buted the prizes to the successful pupils of the Manual Matk discovered with its tail frozen to the ground. The bird was Lodge, No. 101, Chacewater, meeting every alternate Training Classes in the HaU of the Drapers' Company on released and conveyed to the house and placed near the flo urishing Tuesday. month at St. Day. The lodge is in condition , kitchen fire, which it seemed greatly to enjoy, and when and several members of the Royal Ark Mariners Degree W E ARE REQUESTED to announce that the weekly meet- thawed appeared none the worse for its cold entombment . have intimated their willingness to become members. ings of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction will be held on DEATH OF BRO . CARL GOTZ .—VVe regret to announce Tuesday evenings at eight o'clock, instead of W< dnesdays T HE ANNUAL banquet of the London County Cycling tHe death of Bro. Car l Jotann Wilhelm Got z , which took Club was held at the Hotel Metropole, on Saturday as hitherto, at Bro. J. J. Hugh's Prince Alfred Hotel , 112, after a long illness, at his residence, Queen's-road, Bayswater. place on the 20th ult., evening, under the presidency of Bro. Sir William Marriott , Erlington House, Seymour Grove, Old Trafford , in the O.C. Among the principal guests being Bro. Lord Berth', HE IGHT ON THE ORD AYOR OF ONDON T R H . L M L , Bro . 54th year of his age. He had been for a long time the wick, Captain Shute, and Bro. J. C. Parkinson. l n the Alderman Sir Joseph Renals, will preside at the dinner of prominent member of the firm of John M. Sumner and Co. course of the evening a handsome cup and shield were the City of London General Pension Society, which will be Bro. Got z was a well-respected member of the Manchester presented to Mr. F. VV. Shorland and Mr. A. E. Walters held at the A'bion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Tuesday, Conservative Club, the Arts Club, and was held in high respectively. The former having won the cup three the 26th instant. His lordship will b*s supported by the esteem amongst the Freemasons of the district . times successively, retains it as his own property. Sheriffs of London. A MtETiNG of the Gallery Lodge, No. icjsS, was held AT A MEETING of membeis of the Craft on Friday, the W E ARE ASKED TO STATE that the ceremonies of con- on Saturday, the 2nd inst., at Anderton 's Hotel, Bro . 22nd ult., a petition was signed to Grand Mark Lodge for secration and installation will be rehearsed at the Unio n Charles Lock, W.M., presiding.—At the banquet which a warrant establishing the Eastbourn e Mark Lodge. Waterloo Lodge of Instruction , No. 13, at the Freemasons' followed the following artistes and brethren contributed to a Meetings ar: proposed to be held at the Oueen's Hotel on Hall , Mount Pleasant, Plumstead .on Thursday, March 2ist , most enjoyable evening :—Bro. F. Stephens, W.M., 134S ; the first Thursdays in February, April , October, and by Bro. James Terry, P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B.I., &c. Lodge the Venetian Part Singers (Messrs. W. VV. Richardson, December. Bro. W. E. Morrison , Past Grand Deacon, will be opened at seven o'clock precisely . alto ; VV. T. Knight , tenor; I. Batchelor, baritone ; and was chosen the first Master; Bro. Joseph Farncoube, T HE QUEEN invested the Marquis of Lansdowne with A. J. Maple, bass) ; Mr. Nurse (West Indian tenor), Prov. G. Treas., as S.VV.; and his Worshi p the Mayor of the Orderof the Garter at Buckingham Palace on Wednes- accompanied by Mr. Langton ; Mr. Maurice Muscovilz ; Eastbourne (Bro. J. A. Skinner), J.W. Bro. J. H. day, after which her Majesty, accompanied by the Empress Bros. P. Husk , S.VV.; H. E. Peacock, Org. ; J. D. hvine, Wright is acting as Secretary bro fen:., till the consecration Frederic and the Piincess Beatrice, drove to Paddington Stwd.; A. E. Baines, J. E. C Lane, and B. Sykes. of the lodge, which ceremony will take place as soon as the Station under an escort of the 2nd Life Guards, and T HE INTERNATIONAL review of yachts, in connection preliminaries can be arranged. returned to Windsor Castle. with the regatta at Cannes, took place on Tuesday. There W E REGRET exceedingly that, owing to the very heavy were 20 steam and 40 sailing yachts, including all the BROS . S IR J AMES FERGUSON , BART ., Sir M. E. Hicks- demands upon our space, vve should have omitted to notice Bea ch British yachts now eff the coast, and as they passed in lines the very admirable concert with which the recent Festival , Bart., the Hon. D. Plunket , Sir W. Hart-Dyke, with Rear-Admiral Baron Bart., Sir John E. Gorst, O.C, the Right Hon. W. L. before the French cruiser Condor. in behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was Jackson, the Right Hon. ATAkers-Douglas, Sir VV. Wal- Lage in command , they presented a very pretty sight. followed in the Great Hall of Freemasons' Hall. The rond, Bart., Sir E. Clarke, Q.C, and VV. Hume Long were Baron Rothschild's Eros headed the steam yachts and the concert was given under the direction of Bro. Charles E, among the guests at the Speaker's second Parliamentary Prince of Wales's Britannia , with his Royal Highness on Tinney, P.M. 1719. The artistes comprised Madame dinner on Wednesday. board the sailing vessels. In the evening there was a Clara Leighton , the Misses M. Chamberlain and L. grand banquet at the Cercle Nauti que, at which the health Seymour, Bro. Davies, Mr. Fred. Frampton, Miss Nettie B RO . THE EARL OF ERSEY presided at the 27th anni- Baron Lage, and that of J of the Queen was proposed by Atkinson (violinist), and the Dilettante Quartette, Bros. J. versary dinner of the Royal Colonial Institute , which took the President of the French Republic by the Piince of A. Brown , E. Dalzell, F. Bevan, and R. Hilton , while place at the Hotel Metrop ole, on Wednesday, when there Wales. '1 were Bros. W. Davies and C. E. inney himself presided at the present among the guests Bros. Lord Brassey, Lord T HE FOLLOWING SHOWS will take place at the Crystal pianoforte. There was a well-cnosen programme, and the Kinnaird , Admiral Sir Houston Stewart, Sir G. Baden- palace duiing the present- year : Exhibition of plants, various numbers were heartily and deservedly applauded. Powell, M.P., Sir Saul Samuel, Sir Ambrose Shea, and (lowers, &c, Saturday, Marc h , iG ; the National Rose Bro. Sir Charles Mills. Scciely's exhibition of roses, and the London Pansy and M ARLIIOROUGH M ASONIC BALL.—A grand ball, in h Lod , No. 1620 A GRAND evening concert will be given by the Strolling Violet Society's show, Saturday, Jul y 6; the National connection with the Marlboroug ge , was ' Carnation ar.d Picotee Society 's show, VVednesday, y held at Deiby Hall, Tue Brook, on Wednesday evening, Players' Amateur Orchestral Society in Queen s Hall , Jul under the distinguished patronage of the Langham-place, on Wednesday, the 13th instant, in aid of 24; the National Co-operative (lower, fiuit , and vegetable the 20th ult:, the Metropolitan Hosp show, August to 24; the National Dahlia Society's Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom , G.C.B., Prov. G.M.; ital , Kingsland-road. It will take 17 the Right Hon. the Earl of Derby, G.C.B., P. D.P.G.M.; place under the patronage of the Duke and Duchess of show, Friday ar.d Saturday, September 6 ad 7 ; the Royal Connaug ht and other Royal and distinguished persons. Iloiticullural Society 's exhibition of British-grown fiuit , Bros. K. Wylie P.D.G.M.; K. II. Cookson , P.P.S.G.W.; and 28 ; and the Chrysanthemum exhi- W. Simpson , P.P.S.G.W. ; Dr. Crawfoid , P.G.T.; Capt. Full particulars can be obtained of the Secretary to the September 26, 27, P.G.T* W. Gv od acre P.G.S.B., P.G.S.; ad Hospital, Kingsland-road , N.E., and of Mr. Robert New- bition, Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2. Murray, .; , man, Queen ' Col. T. Sandys, M.P., in aid of the lodge Benevolenl s Hall , Langham-place, W. T HE Q UEEN held the second Drawing Room of the Fund. There was a splendid attendance , including Bros. T HE ANNUAL festival and dinner of the Covent Garden season, at Buckingham Palace, on Tuesday, having left F. T. Parry, W..YL: K. Parrj , S.VV. ; J. Griffiths , Lodge of Instruction , No. 1614, will be held at the Cr i- Windsor Caslle for London for the purpose the day pre- J.W. ; and others. All seemed to have thoroug hly en- terion , Piccadilly, on Tuesday, the 12th instant , at 7 30 vious. In the Royal Circle were the Duke and Duchess ol joyed themselves to the excellent music supplied by Hro. J. p.m. Bro. J. VV. Btlsham , P.M., the W.M. of the mother Connaught , Prince and Piincess Henry of Battenberg, the Busfield. The supper ar.d refreshments were provided by lodge, and Bio. Foan , P.M., Pieceplor , will occupy the Duke and Ducness of York , the Duchess of Albany, and Bro. Casey, and gave entire satisfaction. . Bros. W. E. chair and vice-chair rcspictivel y. Tickets—price 5s.—to Prince Christian. The Gentlemen-at-Armswere on duty in Marshall and James Cooper officiated as M.Cs. ; and the be had on application to Bro. II. J. Keen , Hon. Secretary, the State Saloons, and the Yeoman of the Guard , under ths most successful ball ever held in connection with the Mail- 25, South Molton-s'reet , W. command of their Captain , Bro. Lord Kensington , in the borough was biought to a close about 2 a.m. interior of the Palace . The Diplomatic and General Circles M ASONIC FESTIVAL AT STGCKTON .—The annual festival M ASONIC C HARITY BALL AT CARNARVON . — This of the Philanthropy , No. were largely attended , and there was a good number oi the Lodge 940, was celebrated on presentations, though, owing to the prevalence of inlluer.za, annual event—the proceeds of which are devoted to Thuisday, the 21st ult., in the Masonic Hall , Stockton-on- funds of the Masonic Charities in Carnai vonshire—came iff Tees, sevei al ladies who were to be presented were obliged to be Hotel, when Bro. VV. Hodgson , S.VV., was installed in ihe absent. In the evening her Majesty 's dinner party included on Thursday, the 21st ult , at the Royal Sportsman chair of K.S. by Bro. Josh. Robinson , the retiring VV.M. Carnaivon. The President was the Loid-Lieutenant of Afterwards the newl the Empress Frederic of Germany, the Duke and Duchess li>t y-installed Worshipful Master appointed of York , Prince and Princess Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the the county, Bro. J. E. Greaves. P.P.S.G.W., and the and invested his oflicers for the ensuing jear. Subsequent uf patrons included Bro. Loid Harlech , P.G.M., and other to the ceremonial Dowager Duchess of Roxburghe, the Duke and Duchess of brillia nt the biethien dined together, anU the Rutland , and the Lord Chamberlai n (Bro. Lord Car- names well known in Masonic circles. A large and customary Masonic toast list was honoured. company assembled in the spacious ball-room, which had rington). red T HE S UNDAY P HILHARMONIC U NION inaupurab been artistically decorated , and the staircase laid with d a ON THE 4th instant a number cf biethren assembled at at nine series of concerts at thu Princes' Hall on Sunday, the 3rd baiz;. Prior to the dancing, which commenced Mai k Masons' Hall , among whom weie Bres. Sir George o'ekek, there was a prncess'un of brethren in Craft cloth- inslant. The prrgiamme inclidid seliclions both vocal llanis, Sir Joseph C Dimsdale, Sir John Monckton, T. ar.d ir.stiumcntal lrom thev woiks of Chopin , Schumann , ing. Bios. R. J. Davids and R. W. Newton acted a* Charters White, Hug h Hobbs, J. D. Langton, Frederick Director and Assistant Director of Ceremonies respectively! Mendelssohn , Handel , Wagner, Giunod , Cowen , and Mead , VV . Vaughan Morgan , T. Dale Har t, C. E. Birch , 1 ther -well-known while the duties of Steward s were discharged by Bros. <-• masters, among the vocalists being Mr. T. 11. Gardiner , 11. H. Leig h, E. E. Cooper, G. Cook, H. Rowland, J' tt f Claus, Miss Agnes Janson, Miss Esther Pallise r, and Davies, R. G. Thomas, J. VVilliams, Caradog Piitchard , E. VV. Stillwell , and others. At the instance of Dr. Langford Jones (Mayor of Bangor), Captain VI. y Mr. Jack Kobt-itson, and amorg the instrumentalists Miss those present , Bro. Sir John Monckton , addressing Bro. las Agnes Hirschfield (piano), ard Mons. Johannes Wolff Whiskin , G. Farren, F. Barlow , Glyme Griffith , Doug Sir Joseph Dimsdale, congratulated him upon his pleasant Jones, and G. Jones. The music was supplied by Bro- (violin). The re was a capital attendance, and the e (Torts of year of oflice as Grand T reasurer, and especially at the J. ton the titistes were greatly appreciated. f. O. Morgan 's band, the leader being Bro. Clay success he had achieved in an election , the result of which (Liverpool). The Rev. Fairchild, W.M. (Bangor) and LORD H ARRIS , J. , late ly Governor of Bombay, accom- they had but just now learr.t; and begged him in the Capt. J. H. Rees, S.D. (Carnaivon) were the Hon. Stcte- panied by his niece, crossed the channel from Calias to names both of those present and many fraternal taiie;. The catering and other arrangements of Mr. ana Dover on Wednesday, and on disembarking at the sympathiser, to accept the clothing of Past G. Treasurer Mrs. Armstrong were admirable. Admirally was received by a guard of honour of the 1st as a small mark of the esteem in which he was held by of BKO. F. W. DRIVER , M.A.; P.M., P.Z., &c, author V.B. East Kent Regiment, cf which his lordship is honorary them all. Bro. Sir Joseph Dimsdale responded in feeling Toujuutf colcnel , and heanily cheered by a large ar.d enthusiastic terms, and said that the fraternal spontaneity of the gift* " the Noble Soul," " the Submerged City," " "Ihe - crowd. On arriving at I'aversham , near to which town his and the manner of the giving invested it with peculiar Perdrix " (poems), " A Novel Vengeance," and "^ loidsl.ip resides, he was still more enthusiasticall y cheered , value in his eyes, and adoxd, if it were passible, very con- Henries" (prose), recites his original productions ar.d was presented by the Mayor and Corporation with an siderably to the appreciation with which he had regarded musical entertainments, smoking concerts, &c *" «" address of welcome, which he briefl y but grace full y his election by his brethren of Grand Lodge to the ollice of teims, address 62, Lancaster-road , Notting Hill, • acknowledged. Grand Treasurer. A vote of thanks to Bro. Sir John CAPPER 'S CELEBRATED CONSTITUTION C URE . Jj> HE ATE RO Monckton concluded the pleasant proceedings. new and ori inal preparation not contained in any JJ. T L B . J. IL P. LEie r.sciiE.-On thc 5th g relia inst., being the anniversary of tlie death of Bro. John Uoon I' HILSTIO.N.--HoIIoway 's l'iils are universall y acknow- advertised medicine, and has proved to be a Henry Prcctor Leresche, led ged to he the safest , speediest , and best corrective fur remedy for all complaints resulting from a disorae J.P., P.l'.G. Reg. East Lanca- acidity, llalnlency, and nausea are , shiie, stiper.d'aiy magistrate of the Manchester Divi- indigestion ; loss of appetite , condition of the Head , Stomach, Liver, and Blood. ^( a few of the inconveniences which are remedied with case by have ttK . sion of the Ccunty of Lancashire , a brass tablet erected these purif y ing Pills. They strike at the root of all abdominal is also strongly recommended by all who UUUL ' IU1 LUC CUIC Ul VJUUI, Rheumaticitilbuttui Gout, .-..--Rheuma"* , to his memory was unveiled in the Manchester Cathedral. ailments , thev excite in the stomach a proper secretion of gastric for the cure of Gout ^ ^ Ihe tablet , which is (.laced on the south wall of juice anil regulate the action of the liver , promoting in that Sciatica , Lumbago, Stiff and Swollen Joints, and a "' the , all »g Cathedral , between thc memorial windows of Lord Mamford organ a cop ious supp l y of pure, wholesttme bile , so necessary for pains. It is perfectly safe in all cases, and for and Dean Oakley, di gestion. These Pills' remove all distention and obstruction , and Testimonials in favoir of it are being received 0 . bears the following inscription : "This from their harmless composition are peculiarly well adapted for sp tablet was erected by his brother magistrates as a token ot Post free is. 3d. and 3s. per case.—Agent by delicate persons and yonng children ; . whilst casting out lace, their esteem and regaid , and in remembrance of his kindly impurities these excellent l'iils strengthen the system and g ive appointment , BRO . G. COUCHMAN , Rutland-p and genial courtesy." muscular lone, terhouse-square, London , E.C.—A PVT .