CONTENTS. PAGE . summarily stated our readers will be able to form theirown opinions LEADERS— The School Accounts for 1S95 ...... 155 as to whether the results of the training which the children receive' The District Grand Lodge of Northern China ...... 15G during their stay in the School as exhibited by Freemasonry in New Mexico ...... 156 , principally The Masonic Veterans ' Associations and General J. C. Smith , P.G.M. ... 15 G the successes in the Cambridge Local and other public exami- Present ation to Bro. J. R. Lord , at Plymouth...... 157 Annua l Supper of the Ranelagh Lod ge of Instruction , No. S34 ...... 15S nations which it is our privilege every now and then to record , The Old Masonians ...... 15S are worth the outlay incurred in obtaining Royal Masonic Institution for Boys (Scholarship Fund) ...... 15S them. Having regard Board of Benevolence ...... 158 to the fact that the great object of the authorities is to bestow Royal and Select Masters ...... 159 The Recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ...... 159 upon all those children who are unfortunatel y compelled to seek Mark Ma sonry ...... 159 the benefits of the Institution the best Knig hts Temp lar ...... 159 possible middle-class educa- Ancient and Accepted Rite ...... 159 tion which money judiciousl y expended can procure, in order to lit Lodge and Chapter of Instruction ...... 159 Masonic Notes ...... 161 them to earn by their own exertions an honest and honourable Correspon dence ...... r62 Reviews ...... 162 livelihood when they have grown to be young women , our Craft Masonry ...... 162 opinion is that, to use a familiar phrase, the game is well worth Cryptic Masonry ...... 164 The Craft Abroad ...... 1C4 the candle. Wc trust the evidences of the excellent training to Masonic and General Tidings ...... 1G6 which the girls are subjected will be found to have exercised its due influence on Stewards and intending donors and subscribers THE SCHOOL ACCOUN TS FOR 1895. when the day appointed for the celebration of this year's Festival The practice which has been adopted of recent years of comes round. issuing with the voting papers for the School Elections in April The accounts of the the Statements of Account and Balance Sheets is one that can- R OYAL M ASONIC I NSTITUTION FOR BOYS not be too highly commended. Those who contribute so generously towards the maintenance of our Institutions are for 1895 are equally satisfactory. The Income from all sources interested in knowing that their contributions are turned to the amounted to £22,625 I0S - 6d., the princi pal items being, as in best possible account, and it is only from these Statements that the case of the sister Institution , £20,509 15s. id. in respect of they are enabled to obtain the desired information. The Donations and Subscriptions ; Grants from Grand Lodge and Articles and Notes which appear from time to time in Grand Chapter, £160 Ios. ; and Interest on Invested Capital , these columns demonstrate clearly enough that so far as the £1757 2s. lod. The expenditure reached £23,047 2s. 2d , of educational training of the children is concerned , the conduct which £13,922 12s. 8d. was in respect of the School , and of the Authorities leaves nothing to be desired. The accounts £9124 c,s. 6d. for the purchase of additional Stock. The prin- enable us to jud ge for ourselves whether the results of that cipal items of expenditure , as stated in round fi gures, were : For training are commensurate with the outlay incurred. It appears provisions, £2571 ; clothing, £1530 ; salaries and wages, £3915, from the accounts of the of which £278 7 was in respect of the Institution , and £1128 at the .offices ; rent, rates, taxes, &c, £568 ; gas, water, coals, &c., R OYAL MASONIC I NSTITUTION FOR G IRLS £770 ; linen , blankets, household requisites , &c, £359 ; repairs for 1895, that the Income for that year amounted to and renewals, £850 ; infirmary, £171 : sanatorium ,£38o; postage, i8 /, ,i6o is. nd., the principal items being £15,900 ios. in respect telegrams, &c, £257 ; printing and general stationery , £377 ; of Donations and Subscriptions—in which are included the School stationery, books, &c, £133 ; education and maintenance annual grants from Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter amount- of boys out of the Institution , £411 ; Pension Indemnity Fund , m" to £160 ios.—and ,£2108 3s. 2d. in respect of interest on to close account , £224. From the balance-sheet we learn that invested capital. The expenditure was £13,419 16s. 2d., the the cost of the several Stocks held by the Institution is princi pal items, stated in round fi gures, being : Provisions , £60,775 6s. id., of which £51,650 16s. 7d. had been incurred to i'32 H; clothing of children and pup il teachers, £1061 ; house the 31st December, 1894, and £9124 9s. 6d., as already stated , expenses , £437; alterations and repairs, £85S ; drainage, £141; was expended during the year 1895. In this are included the playgrounds, £126 ; rates, taxes, and insurance , School , £926 ; prices paid for the several Perpetual and Life Presentations held coal , gas, and water, £800 ; books, stationery, &c, £256 ; in- by sundry Provinces, as well as the amounts of sundry Prize firmary , £285 ; gratuities and outfits to girls on leaving, £328 ; Funds ; and, in order to show how successfull y the Institution salaries and wages, School , £2000, and offices,£i 1 89 ; stationery, has been administered under the present nly ime inaugurated in printing, &c, £680 ; and pensions, £210. The balance was 1890 , it should be mentioned that in that year the investments. f'474° 5s - 9d., which , however, after allowing for depreciation roundly stated , amounted to no more than £17.500, so that '" furniture in School and office and on freehold buildings , is set during the past five years the invested cap ital has been "own at the reduced amount of £3277 7s. 4d. The capital augmented by some £42,500 worth of Stock of different kinds. account shows a total of £187,753 12s. 5d., as compared with The value of the land and buildings at Wood Green is set 182 /• ,828 17s. id. in 1894, the difference being made up principal!)' down at £30,400, no account being taken of the furniture , &c , ol the balance on the income and expenditure account , after allow- at the School , the expenditure in respect of which is charged IM g for depreciations, and the increased value of the Slocks held against Income. From these particulars the reader will be able ')' the Institution ; while from the balance-sheet we learn that to judge for himself whether the successes achieved by the boys tr| e estimated value of the freehold land and buildings at St. at the Cambrid ge and other public Examinations, which it has John 's Hill [ s £99,210 7s. 8d., and that the value of the investments been our privilege to record from time to time, and which serve 8l *34 l 5s - 7^., and of the furniture , &c, at the School and to illustrate pretty accurately the value of the benefits conferred 0|,,C(;\- ' . £6544 12s. 3d. We also learn that the sum of £4000 upon the School generally, are commensurate with the outlay il s jN expended during the year in the purchase of £3746 us. 6d. which produces them ; and here, as in the case of the Girls' "(ha 3 per Cent. Stock, the said £4000 being included in the value School and bearing in mind that the main object of the School ,l 1( , -'ady stated of the investments, From these particulars thus Authorities is to bestow upon all the children that come under their charge a middle-class training, such as will enable them to wish expressed by the District Grand Master in the chair when fight the battle of life , when they arrive at man 's estate, with a he had finished reading the District Grand Master 's address reasonable prospect of success, wc say unhesitating l y that the that the latter may be speedil y restored to health, and that m Expenditure , both as a whole and in all its several parts, is fullv the future the prosperity and efficiency of the lodges in the justified. Wc; trust this, also, will have its due weight and District may be maintained , and even increased , to the general influence with the Stewards and intending donors and sub- good of the whole body of English .Masonry. scribers when this year's Festival is celebrated in the month of June. FREEMASONRY IN NEW MEXICO. THE DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF From time to tune wc are able to afford our readers an in- NORTHERN CHINA. sight into the proceedings of one or other of the more influen- tial of the Grand Lodges in North America, so that they It is always pleasant to read about the doings of the Craft in may be in a position to judge for themselves to what extent there the remoter Districts which hold under the Grand Lodge of is a community of theory and practice in Freemasonry in the England. Their lodges may be few in number, and the aggre- United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great gate membership limited to a few hundreds , or not more than is Britain and Ireland. But there are some Grand Lod often1 to be found m a single lod ge in sundry of the jurisdictions 50 ges under the Stars and Stri and from the opportunities we have of in the United States. But , be their lodges and members few or pes, learning something about their proceedings in some of those jurisdicti ons many, it is gratif ying to us to know that their meetings are held which have been more recently established regularly; that their appointed duties fulfilled with care and cir- , it is evident that the brethren have very crude ideas about F reemasonry and cumspection , notwithstanding the difficulties with which , in these its organisation and princi ples. Let us take, for instance outlying stations, they are frequently beset ; and that their mone- , the Grand Lodge of New Mexico which was founded in 18 tary resources are, at all events, sufficient for their requirements. , 77, and held its 1 Sth Annual Communication in October last. It has On the other hand , it must be equally satisfactory to them , and 21 must encourage them to the observance of this greater care and lodges on its roll , with an aggregate membershi p of 883. From regularity, when they find that their proceedings are the subject the review of the proceedings at its annual meeting, which is to be found in the Voice of Masonry for the current month of favourable comment in the Metropolis of English Free- , it appears that on the evening of the first day's session masonry. , the Grand Master dedicated the new Hall of Temple Lodge, No. 6, and that The District of Northern China has but five lod ges on the many ladies to whom invitations tobe present on the occasion had roll of its District Grand Lodge, namely, the Royal Sussex, been sent, witnessed the performance of the ceremony. In the No. 501, dating from the year 1841; the Northern Lodge of report on Correspondence, Bro. M AX FROST , who edited or China, No. 570, founded in 1849 ; and the Tuscan Lodge, No. compiled it, lays down one or two doctrines which to the 1027, which dates from 1S64—all meeting in Shanghai ; the ears of an English Mason sound passing strange. Thus as re- Doric , No. 1433, Chinkiang ; and the Union , No. 1951, Tientsin , gards non-affiliates , he considers that a Mason becomes such constituted in 1SS1. These lod ges, or such of them as were in either because he has a fancied grievance against the Institution existence, were formed into a District Grand Lodge in 18 77, or some of its members or because he has ceased to feel for it under the presidency of Bro. CORNELIUS THORNE as District , any general interest. In either case he would rather have him Grand Master. In 1886 , he retired from office, and was succeeded remain a non-affiliate than become a member of his own lodge by the present District Grand Master, Bro. JOHN I RVYIN M ILLER . on the ground that " he cannot in the nature of things do any Under the rule of both these brethren the duties of the various good." This mode of disposing of the non-affiliate which so lodges have been faithfull y and regularly carried out , while the seriousl vexes some of the American Grand Lodges undoubt- District Grand Lodsrc authorities have looked after the interests y edl has the merit of originality , but as our contemporary points of those under their charge in a manner which entitles them to y out, there are many good men who would speedily afliiliate if the highest commendation. On the 7th January the District circumstances permitted, while as regards the failure of a Grand Lodge held its regular Communication at the Masonic Mason 's general interest in the Craft, it remarks that the proper Hall , Shanghai . In the unav oidable absence, through long- way to overcome this is to make every reasonable effort " to continued illness, of the District Grand Master, Bro. LEWIS revive his interest." We also gather from this review that in MOORE , Deputy District Grand Master, occupied the chair, and the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico a ballot is was supported by a majority of the District Grand Officers and necessary for each of the three Degrees, and we are told that Bro. FROST upholds this custom , contending that " an Entered the representatives of the three local lodges as well as by Past Apprentice has no right; that he is a probationer only ; and District Grand Master C. T HORNE and Past Deputy District that his only obli gation is one of secrecy." We hope that ere Grand Master T. W. KlNGSMlLL , Past A.G.D.C. of England. many years have passed the Masons in New Mexico will know The Reports of the District Board of General Purposes at its more about Freemasonry than they do at present. Special and Regular Meetings in November and December respectively were taken as read, adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes, there 1/eing nothing worthy of notice in THE MASONIC VETERANS' - ASSOCIATIONS the proceedings at either of the meetings, except that at the AND GENERAL J. C. SMITH, P.G.M. Special Meeting a difficulty which had arisen in the Doric Lodge as to the regulari ty of the election of the W.M. and officers was One of the most appropriate and successful of modern carefull y considered and satisfactoril y adjusted. The District Masonic Associations is that of the Veterans, peculiar to the Grand Treasurer's Statement of Accounts was on the whole United States of America , and which originated in that satisfactory. There was a slight falling off in the Income as great country. When and precisely where and by whom compared with that of 1894, while, as in that year, the Receipts Masonic Veterans were formed into an Association I have not were exceeded to a small extent by the Expenditure , discovered, but any way, several have been started and are now but there remained a comfortable balance of 215.88 taels very vigorous organisations. Before me are Transactions of at the of the to the good as against 2^4.94 taels close previous the M.V.A. of the District of Columbia , from 1879 to 1890, in account. After the election of a District Grand Treasurer two parts, the Society having been inaugurated 20th August , for the ensuing year and the appointment and investiture 1879. General Albert Pike was elected the lirst President, with of the new District Grand Officers, the District Grand Master in Dr. Albert G. Mackey, second in command , the meetings being the chair read the address to the brethren which he had received numerous and of considerable interest , a special feature being from the District Grand Master, who, as we have said , was pre- the remarkable Addresses of the lamented Chief , whose an" vented from being in his place by serious illness , but who, was " to strengthen the tics of brotherhood , to promote moie nevertheless , took the opportunity of congratulating his District intimate social intercours e, lo encourage younger Masons to be Grand Lodge on the prosperous condition of Masonry in zealous and faithful in the work, and to give each other counsel Northern China , and the lod ges on the satisfactory manner in and comfort ," according to the basis of the Association. which they had performed their duties. We cordiall y echo the Another pamphlet before me contains an account of vw four th Annual Reunion of the M.V.A. of Minnesota , of which as the Illinois Masonic Veteran Society , not simp l y through the ])r. G. R. Metcalf is the President. It was formed on June handsome comp liment of honorary membershi p conferred upon 03rd , 1892. Another Organisation is that of Pennsy lvania , prominent brethren in England , Ireland , Scotland , and India , which publishes an artistic Roll of members or menu card in &c, but especially through the numerous fraternal visits paid each year, but not of the Proceedings. I believe this branch by General Smith , who, as an old li ghting chief with several dates from 1880-1, soon after which some of us in this country honourable scars , knows what war really is, and does his level were honoured wilh membership. best to make it impossible between the two great English speak- The Veterans of New York are also well to the fore , and in^' nations of the world. have most enjoyable Annuals , some brethren in England being Ihe illustrations—costl y and most artistic—are too numerous honorary members of this Body*. The members must have to mention in this article , but I should like to add that the been at least 21 years connected with the Fraternity, but in attractive work has been printed and published in a most admir- Connecticut 30 years' membershi p is required as the minimum. able manner by the firm of Rogers and Smith , of Chicago. For honorary membershi p, their regulations as to 21 years' Whilst writing this article a circular has been received service arc sometimes set aside, but it seems a pity so to do announcing the Annual General Meeting of the " National nevertheless. Masonic Veterans' Association " for England , at the Central The best known of the Associations, however, is that for the Masonic Hall , Neweastle-on-Tyne , 21st March , at 4 p.m. The State of Illinois, which was inaugurated on January 13th , 1886 , Acting Secretary is my good friend Bro. F. Schnitgcr, and the with Bro. De Witt C. Cregier (P.G.M.), as President, who was membershi p includes a number of us Veterans connected with succeeded as Venerable Chief (apparently in the following year) American organisations ; being conducted on similar lines and by the zealous Craftsman , Gen. John Corson Smith, also a P.G.M. in imitation of the originals " across the bi g pond." of Illinois , and one of the most popular and respected Masons W. I. HUGH AN. in both hemispheres. The second annual reception was held at his mansion , known by the veterans as " Smith's Inn ," because of the unbounded hospitality of the host and hostess, when the old form of the summons used by the extinct Grand Lodge of all PRESENTATION TO BRO. J. R. LORD, England, held at York, became a feature of the invitation card , AT PL YMOUTH. and has so continued to this day. There have been nine annual reports in all, viz., in 1887 (ist), iSSS (2nd), 1889 (4th report, but In recognition of long and valuable services to Freemasonry, and especially 3rd annual re-union), 1890 (5th), and year by year to that of to its Charitable institutions, Bro. ]. R. Lord , P.G.D.C. and P.P.G.T. Devon , was 1895, ju st published, being the " tenth annual report." Through- entertained at a high tea and presented with a testimonial from the brethren of out this period , Bro. Gil. W. Barnard has been the ever-genial the Provinces of Devon and Cornwall, at the Masonic Hall, Plymouth, on Tuesday, and indefati gable Secretary and Treasurer. the 10th instant , the 26th anniversary of his initiation into the Order. The pre- The first report of proceedings occupied 12 pages, the last sentation took the form of a splendidly-executed portrait of himself , an illumi- taking some 170 pages, besides many illustrations , a great in- nated address, a smoker's cabinet, and a purse of g)Id. Nearly 100 brethren and crease in size being a feature of each subsequent issue f rom ladies attended the tea, and at the presentation the company was largely augmented. 188 until the present magnificent annual which eclipses all its 7 , Bro. G. S. Strode Lowe, P.P.J.G.W., presided , supported b Bros. predecessors thoug y J. Quinn , , h some of the late ones have been hard to P.J.G.W. ; J. Gover, P.P.G.S. ; Du Pre, P.P.G.D.C. ; VV. Allsford , P. P.G.T. ; beat. J. W. Cornish, P.P.G.T. ; R. Radmore, P. P.G.S.B. ; f. Kinton Bond , P.P.G.D. From " early candlelight " the veterans and their dames, with ot C; R. Pike, P.P.G. Org. ; ]. Burns, P.P.G.S. of W.; J. Merrifield , P.P.G. other invited guests, had been assembling at the celebrated and S. of W.; J. Parkhouse, P.P.G.D.; J. Gilford , P.P.G.D.C. ; R. C.iwsey, P.P historic " Inn ," at 65, Sibley-street, Chicago, on October 23rd , G.D.; W. Chappie, P.P.G.D. ; R. J. Bird , P.P.G.T. ; J. Rendle, P.P.G.O. 1895, until the house was comfortably filled , nearly 300 being Major Tracy, P.P.S.G.W.; H. Barton , W. Stanbury, G. Dusterville , Parker, T. present. This was the tenth annual reception by General and Eyre, P. P. Pearce, W. Morgan , J. C. Hannaford , J. Stenlake, C. R. Stebbing, J. T. Allingham Dr. Dutton B. Widger, Vigers Harris .Mrs. Smith, and at 9 p.m. the gavel sounded for the transaction , , , J. Jacobs, Wallis, A. J, of business by the veterans in the library The decease of three Rider, C. Knight, and Dyke, and a large number of ladies. Bro. Lord's aged company. veterans and six honorary members was announced. Over father was also amongst the 40 Bro. Q UINN , in inviting the Chairman to present the testimonial, remarked new members were elected. General Smith's address was quite that Freemasonry was characterised by very deep and serious lessons on life and cosmopolitan in character, but briefer than usual , owing to the conduct, and those lessons demanded of all Freemasons continuous study and time taken up in examining the many curios and souvenirs of devotion. Amongst true Freemasons there was a very earnest feeling of gratitude his most recent tour " Around the World " wilh his beloved and pride in the fact that their ranks contained very many who conscientiousl y daug in their dail lives the lessons they learnt hter, Miss Ruth Smith, one of our best friends. practised y ^ during their Masonic educa- The letters of regret sent by the members and honorary tion, and who constantly strove to promote the highest aims of their great associates scattered throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America Brotherhood. But no catalogue of those most worlh y to be honoured amongst lete if it did not contain the name of make very interesting reading, and run to some 40 pages, but them would be comp John Russell Lord Ihe great feature of the volume is the racy and instructive de- In the performance of his Masonic duty, Bro. Lord disp layed an unswerving loyalty to the great princip les upon which Freemisonry was founded , an unfailing scription of a few of the many places visited by the General and ¦us activity in the cause of all that was good, pure, and noble, an unceasing scorn ol daughter, the lodges and other Masonic meetings attended by all that was mea n , base, and wrong, an unfaltering courage in the face of disappoint the Chief , and the sights witnessed by the father and daughter. ment and opprsition , and an unselfish surrender of himself to the good of the who never seemed to have missed an opportunity or overlooked great cause he had so much at heart. His life and character proved most con- aught of interest clusively that he had learned one of the greatest lessons in life—lhat of all the wherever they voyaged or travelled , and who powers which a man could command to influence his fellow men for good the s;hV so many friends , making more as they journeyed onward, strongest was the force of his own example. He did not know how to pay a that even their excellent memories must be severely strained proper tribute to the sterling merit of Bro. Lord , but if he paid him the simp lest to enumerate names and residences of their hosts and hostesses compliment he could think of he should pay him , perhaps , the onl y comp liment , which his modesty, which was equal to his merit, would accept. He was a grand '-speciall y in Asia, and Great Britain , and Ireland. Their progress Freemason. They were met that night to express their approbation of his con- was more like that of monarclisthan . au esteemed American gen tle- duct , and he had never performed any social duty with greater pleasure than he juan and his daughter. So popular has the General become, and so felt at that moment in calling upon the Chairman to present those g ifts to Bro. highl Lord as a material token of their warm and fraternal regard. y valued is honorary membershi p inthe Illinois Veterans, that The C IIAIKMAN , in making the presenation , said Bro. Quinn had not praised "o. J. C. Smith' snameisbetterknown throughout the Masonic world Bro. Lord one iota too much. At all times Bro. Lord had thrown himself heart than any other that I am familiar with. Several Grand and soul into Freemasonry. Indeed , they could not find anyone in the county of Masters and Devon who had done harder or steadier work for the Order. Initiated in St. Past Grand Masters are now on the register of this John 's Lodge, No. 1247, > n March , 1870 , he shortly afterwards became Mister of prosperous and distinguished Association , including H.R.H. the the lodge. Besides /illing at one time the office of Provincial Grand Treasurer, J rmce of Wales, G.M. of England ; Earl of Haddington , he had been appointed Permanent Director of Ceremonies. In the Knight Tem- lar Degree Mark Masonry , and Arch Masonry, he had also taken provincial ;9' M - °f Scotland; Idris Bey Ragheb , G.M. of Egypt ; and p , 1 r rank. In the foundation ot the Devon Masonic educational scheme he qualified »ice Rhodocanakis, P.G.M. of Greece. There are about 100 as Life Governor , and for some time had acted as Treasurer of the fund , and he "otiorary members in all , some 20 being in England , and con- had also taken an active part in promoting other Masonic Charities. In asking siderab ly over his acceptance of the portrait and other g ilts, he expressed the hope that he might 300 active members. live long to enjoy the esteem of the Masons of Devon and Cornwall. the organisation might well be termed the International Bro. Ai.i.iNuiiAM read the illuminated address as follows : l ! ' .son ic Veterans' Association, as the membershi p includes " We, the undersi gned, on behalt of some 500 subscribers , beg to ask your • ive and illustrious brethren of the Craft from nearl every acceptance of these small tokens of our esteem and regard, which we tender to y jou as a slight recognition of our appreciation of the long and devoted "services ^' ised country lobe. It is firm conviction that 0 under the g my you have rendered to Freemasonry in general , and to this province in particular. sing]c branch of the Fraternity has done so much to promote " We feel that no measure of intrinsic value could of itself express adequately 1 Cdee and goodwill between the United States and this Country the hearty good feelings we have toward s you, hence we consider that a number of small subscri ptiorfs trom your many friends would be more gratif ying to you than a limited number of larger ones. invitation , ,'e'y 'or Mary land is also known to me by a pretty antique circular " We wish also to offe r you our sincere thanks for that ever ready hel p and Societ y °n|° meetings. Also one at Brooklyn. There is also a most vigorous personal inconvenience fcr th ate counsel which no , or loss of time , has ever prevented you maintai\, I L . °f Ohio, and others for various Grand Lodges, strong enough to from iving us. Providence has blessed you with a genial dispositio n " such useful Organisations in the U.S.A. cheerfull y g and has added to it that lofty purpose of character which is alone consistent with the duet " Excelsior " (Balfe), and were heartily encored ; and Mr. Wynne the hi ghest and purest teachings of our Order. Morgan ably contributed " I'll sing thee songs of Araby " (Clay). Of the province from the the " That this has been recogn i sed by the Masons of , humorous portion , Bro. B. Sarjeant created a good deal of amusement that you have been made a per- J. with his hi ghest to the lowest, is evidenced by the facts two recitations— manent officer of trie Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire by the R.W . Prov . " Ferdinando and Elvira " and "Gentle Alice Brown " (W. S. Grand Master, and that your brethren have called you to the Treasurershi p of Gilbert), and Mr. Fred Rome, F.O.S., also caused much laughter with his conv.c the province, the Treasurershi p of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund, and to songs—" Ye simp le maiding " and " Ye scientific man." the Almonershi p of the district. We must not forget to mention that the Chairman , Bro. Keyser, also joined " We all join in the fervent desire that the Great Architect of the Universe in the concert by contributing two songs—" The widow Malone " and " may and in the hope that for many years John bestow upon you every earthly comfort , Peel "—the audience heartily taking up the chorus in the latter. to come we may have the benefit of your help and guidance, upon which we have been so long accustomed to rely. At the close of the concert Mr. R. S. C HANDLER (Hon. Treasurer), in a brief speech " We trust, too, that when you look upon this address it will be some satis- , pointed out that the object of the Benevolent Fund was to assist ex-pupils faction to you to know that among your brother Masons you are looked upon as a of the Royal Masonic School in their after life. He also drew the attention of members to the most worthy man , a true friend , a willing counsellor, and an ornament to Free- presence of three who he considered were amongst the staunchest masonry. supporters of their old School , namely, their President, Bro. Keyser, Treasurer of " Presentation Committee—W. Bros. Major G. S. Strode Lowe D.P.G.M.M. the School ; their Past-President, Bro. Geo. Everett, Vice-Chairman of the , Board of Devon , P. P.J.G.W., Chairman ; F. B. Westlake, P.P.S.G.D., Vice-Chairman ; Management ; and their Past-President, Bro. J. M. McLeod, the School's energetic Secretary. C. S. Stebbing, I.P.M. 156, Hon. Treas. ; T. Allingham, P.M. 964, Hon. Sec." Mr. Chandler, before concluding, thanked Bro. Keyser for J. presiding, and said the Old Masonians were Bro. LORD, in acknowled gment, said it was impossible for him to adequately proud to have the Treasurer of their express his deep sense of gratitude at such a manifestation of their kindness. He School as their President , and hoped he would often come amongst them. He could not concede that he had done anything to entitle him to such an extremely also thanked the artists for the able entertainment they had given during the kind recognition. Whatever services he had rendered to Freemasonry had been evening. a pleasure to him to render. One of the greatest pleasure in his life was to Bro. C. E. K EYSER , in response, said he was very glad to be present, for be privileged to attend Masonic gatherings and to be engaged in Masonic work. holding the position he did in connection with the School, he naturally felt the keenest interest in Notwithstanding his own unworthiness, he appreciated to the fullest extent the the Association which he looked upon as an outcome of part handsome testimonial which they had presented to him, and as he could not convey of our Masonic system. He said he thoroughly understood the need of such an to them in suitable language how thankful he was for such an expression of Association, and of the good work it was able to do in giving a helping hand to fraternal feeling, he asked them to accept the will for the deed and allow him to young men at what is probably the most critical period of their lives. He added prove by actions how very much he appreciated their good wishes. He should that he was also glad to notice that several of the members had recently become membeis of the ever endeavour to extend the princi ples of Freemasonry and to carry out in every- Craft. day life its grand teachings. He could only express his warmest thanks for the The evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. great kindness and consideration he had invariably received during his long con- We might add that Mr. Chandler amounced that contributions towards their nection with the Order to which he was so much attached. Benevolent Fund had been received from Bros. Keyser, Col. Lambert, and Vassar. Smith ; also that Bro. Ewen Rising again, Bro. LORD handed over the portrait to the W.M. and brethren , Treasurer of the South Middlesex Lodge, had inti- of Lod ge No. 1247, with the request that it should be hung on the walls of the mated to him during the evening that his lodge had decided to make an annual Masonic Club, and Bro. R ENDLE accepted the trust on behalf of the lodge. grant of one guinea towards their fund. Cordial votes of thanks were passed to the Testimonial Committee and Chairman. An admirable musical programme was rendered under the direction of Bro. W. Willoughby and was succeeded later by dancing, which was kept up with ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. spirit until a late hour. (Scholarship Fund, Sixth List to roth March , i8g6.) ANNUAL S UPPER OF THE RANELAGH LODGE The United Grand Lodge ...... ^210 0 0 Province of Durham , Lodges and Subscribers (per Bro. R. Hudson), OF INSTRUCTION, No. 834. each Lodge having contributed, making a total of ^66 6s. ... 44 4 o The Friends in Council Lodge, No. 1383 (per Bro. Major-Gen. J. C. Hay) ...... , 10 10 0 lace on Friday the inst., at the Six Bells Hotel, The ahnual supper took p 13th The Grand Masters' Lodge, No. 1 ...... 0 ing the 5 5 Queen-street , Hammersmith, Bro. Hans Scharien, W.M. elect, occupy The Fidelity Lodge, No. 3 ...... 550 chair, and Bro. W. Hinds the Vice-chair. Scientific Lodge, No. 88 (per Bro. Major O. Papworth)...... S S o After a substantial repast had been served in a very able manner by Bro The Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire and Isle of Wight ... 550 H, Blackman, the host, the usual Masonic toasts were given and heartily re- Royal York Lodge, No. 315 (per Bro. C. W. Hudson) ...... 5 5 0 The Perfect Friendship Lodge, No. (per Bro. N. Tracy) ... 0 sponded to. 376 5 5 Harrington Lodge, No. 916 (per Bro. Whatford) ...... 5 5 o The CHAIRMAN gave " The Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction and its St. Cecelia Lodge, No. 1636 ...... ,., 5 5 o " which was drunk with enthusiasm, to which the Pre- Preceptor and Secretary, The Pomfret Lodge, No. 360 (per Bio. Geo. Ellard) ...... 5 5 ° ceptor, Bro. A. W ILLIAMS , P.M., replied in a felicitous manner, stating that it had The Excelsior Lodge, No. 617 (per Bro. J. M. Drysdale) ... 500 been his ambition ever since his initiation to become a teacher in the Craft, and The Felicity Lodge, No. No. 58 (per Bro. W. J. Crump) ... 330 Royal Pavilion R.A. Chapter since he had risen to that honourable position it had been his constant care to , No. 315 (per Comp. C. W. Hudson)... 330 The Gallery Lodge, No. 1928 (per Bro. Robbins) ...... 220 instruct as fully as possible all the brethren who came to the lodge for that The Allied Degrees, No. 18, Chapter (per Bro. Margrett) ... 220 purpose, and particularly to keep up the prestige of the mother lodge for good The Right Hon. the Earl of Amherst, P.G.M. Kent (Vice-Patron of working in all details of the Craft, and hoping that his exertions in that direction Institution) ,,...... 5 S ° would be productive of the effect he desired to thank the brethren for the atten- Bro. J. S. Eastes, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. Kent (Vice-Patron of Institution) 5 5 0 Bro. H. Whadcoat P.M. (Vice-Patro n of Institution) ... 220 tion they had paid to him, and giving them some wholesome ad vice. J. , 19, Bro. Alf. Wood, S.W. 2426 ...... 220 The S ECRETARY also replied. Bro. J. W. Gieve, Prov. G. Treas. Hants and Isle of Wight ... 220 The CHAIRMAN then , on behalf of the members, presented a very handsome Bro. W. H. Toye, P.M. 127 8 ...... i 1 0 diamond and pearl breast-pin to the Preceptor , Bro. A. Williams, as a slight Bro. Thos. Tay lor, P.P.S.G.W., Prov. G.J. Bucks. (Vice-President appreciation of his services and the esteem in which he was held by the brethren , of Institution) ...... 1 1 0 with many kind remarks on his own part for the manner in which he had always Bro. Matthias Mather, No. 166 1 ...... 1 1 0 been treated by the Preceptor, and hoping that he might live long to wear it, to Bro. T. Hastings Miller, P.G.S.B. ... 1 1 0 ILLIAMS , which the Preceptor , Bro. A. W , replied expressing the pleasure it gave Bro. Aubone S. Reed, No. 5 ...... 1 1 0 him to be the reci pient of such a substantial mark of esteem and brotherly love. Wycombe Lodge, No. 1501 (per Bro. J. Bliss) ... .,. I 1 0 The W.M, of the mother lodge, Bro. E. N EWLAND , in reply to the toast of St. Peter and St. Paul Lodge, No. 1410 (per Bro. T. Taylor) ... 1 1 0 "The Ranelag h Lodge," said he was pleased to see the lodge of instruction Carrington Lodge, No. 2421 (per Bro. J. J. Thomas) ...... 1 1 0 and hoped the brethren would excuse his frequent absence prospering so well , Felix Lodge, No. 2371 (per Bro. Chas. H. Downes) ...... 1 1 ° from attendance on account of his residence being so far away from Hammer- Bro. W. F. Lamonby, P.G.W. Victoria, P.P.S.G.W. Cumberland and smith , but felt that being so ably conducted , it was greatly conducive to the very Westmorland ...... 1 1 0 in which the officers of the mother lodge performed their respective efficient way The Guildhall School of Music Lodge, No. 2454 (per Bro. W. H. duties. Cummings) ...... 1 1 0 The proceedings of the evening were admirably carried out under the direc- tion of the Committee, Bros. Hinds, Hide, Clayton, Scharien , and Cronin, the intervals being enlivened by songs by several members, the instrumental music being supp lied by Mr. J. W. Josey. BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE.

THE OLD MASONIANS, The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wed- nesday evening, at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. David Dixon Mercer, Senior Vice-President, occupied the President's chair, in the temporary absence of The old boys of our School at Wood Green spent a very pleasant evening on Bro. Robert Grey, President ; Bro. C. A. Cottebrune, Junior Vice-President, Friday, the 13th instant, when they held at their head-quarters—Anderton 's Hotel occupied the Senior Vice-President's chair ; and Bro. C. R. Tijou, P.G- ¦—their annual concert in aid of the Benevolent and Grant Fund of the Associa- J. Purst., was called to the chair of Vice-President. Bros. W. Lake, tion. The President (Bro. C. E. Keyser, J.P., P.G.D.) , presided over the gathering, Junior ler, repre- which consisted of a very fair number of members and their lady friends. Asst. G. Sec. ; W. H. Lee, W. Dodd, and Henry Sadler, G. Ty ' who had A capital programme had been provided. Miss Amy Sadler charmingly ren- sented the Grand Secretary s department. Bro. Robert Grey, D. D' dered " Will he come ? " (Sullivan) and " Rory O'More " (Lover) ; Miss Lily been attending a special Committee, presided later on, and Bro. Winch deli ghted everybody with her two songs—" In the chimney corner " and Mercer took the seat of Senior Vice-President. Chas- " Rory Darlin' "—and Miss Blanche Dunnett, G.S.M., proved her thorough mas- There were also present Bros. William Vincent, S. V. Abraham, Dairy, George B. Chapman , George R. Langley, S. H. Goldschmidt, Ge"' tery of the instrument in her brilliant playing of the pianoforte solo, " Pluie de r Graveley, Henry Garrod, H. M atthews, W. Kipps, W. Fisher, WaW Corail" (Durau d de Grau). The programme was further contributed by Bro. C , J. , Martin , W. F. Smithson , James Bunker, Robert A. Gowan , W. M. Stiles Patrick O'Doherty (O.M.), who sang 'In love and war (Dandndge), and, in «¦ George H. Gabb, Warcup, Francis Wicksteed , M.D., W. R. Kin?, admirab l "The moon J. conjunction with Mr. H W. Orchard, y rendered the duet , W. Mitten , A. C. Wood , George Nott, Thomas B. Fullwood, H. Massey. hath raised her lamp above " (Benedict) ; Mr. H. W. Orchard also sang " I seek Ernest Van Putten W. Burgess, A. Darch, Christopher Sims, S. • ' , J. " hen for thee in every flower." The Curfew Glee Singers were a great success in their Coles Rushfbrth, D. Pnilli ps, W. Bsavis W. A. Scurrah, Step , Joseph , W< rendering of "The banks of Allan Water," " Simple Simon ," and " The cata- Earl, W. Morton Roberts, E. W. Clarke, Rev. John H. Rose, and strophe," earning well'deserved applause ; Misses S. Hunt and A. H. Evans gave Cleghorn. first confirmed grants recommended to the Grand Master at The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros. Fredk. The Board Bonney was elected the extent of to a grant of W.M.; W. Fisher, P.M., Treas.; and G. Harrison , Tyler. A Past the February meeting to £470, and added £10 Master's jewel was voted to Bro. G. Everett , the lodge at the same time expressing a /!0 made at the same meeting. There were 40 cases on the new list. hope that he would soon be restored to health. The report of the Audit Committee WAS These were qualified through lodges in the Metropolitan district, and at received and adopted. Apologies for non-attendance were received fro m Bros. G. Ryde, Ealing, Bradford, Liverpool, Allahabad , Chata Nagpore, E.I., Everett, W.M. ; E. Hopwood, P.M., P.P.G.S.of Wks.; and others. Th» lodge wis Hol head, Oldham , Southampton, Jarrow, Horsham , Halifa x, then closed. jj lverstone, y An excellent vr Keswick, Beccles, Harrow Station Barnstaple, Plymouth, banquet was afterwards partaken of. s Swansea , , Upon the removal of the cloth, the W.M. in the chair gave the uiuil twists with Lincoln, Great Tornngton , and the Argentine Republic. One case was commendable brevity. (Jeferred , and two cases were dismissed. One petitioner had died since his Bro. J. T. Briggs, P.G. Std . Br., replied to the toast of *' The Grand O.Tic irs " ; petition was lodged. The Board made a total grant of ^"850, in addition to Bro. H. Higgins, P.P.G.S.B., for " The Provincial Grand Officeri " ; and Bros. VV. J. grant above noticed. One petitioner was recommended to Porter and C. H. Kohler for " The Past Masters ." the extra ^10 to seven were recommended the Grand Master In proposing " The Health of the Treasurer," the acting W.M., on b;hilf of the Grand Lodge for ^75 ; for members, each. Nine grants were made for congratulated Bro. W. Fisher on his excellent management of the fininces /40 each ; and seven for ^30 ^20 of the lodge. The Audit report that night was a most favourable one, and he trusted each ; nine for £10 each ; and three for ^5 each . that their Treasurer might be spared many years to extend his sphere of usefulness. This pledge having been warmly received , Bro. Fisher returned thanks in a few words ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. The toast of " The Officers " concluded the proceedings. Prince Leopold Lodge, No. 238. The annual meeting of Grand Council was held at Mark Masons' Hall, A meeting of this lodge was convened at Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street, on the ueen-street, on Thursday, the 12th inst. The M. 111. Grand Great Q~ iSth ult. Among the members present were Bros. L. W. Harvey, W.M. ; A. N. Master, the Earl of Euston, presided, and was supported by Bros. Viscount Clemow, P.M., as S.W. ; F. W. Driver, M.A., P.G.S., as J.W.; T. B. Doison, Dunearvan , Deputy G.M. ; the Earl of Portarlington ; Col . A. B. Cook, M.O. ; N. Prower, M.A., P.M., P.P.G.S.O. ; T. O. Harding, M.A., P.M. ; Capt. F. Richardson, P.D.G.M. ; C. F. Matier P.D.G. G. T. C. Walls, P.M., P.G.S.B. ; and W. H. Holroyd, P.M. p.D.G.M. ; , M., The minutes of Driver, the previous meetinsr havinir been read and confirmed. Bro. the Rev. Recorder; C. H. the Rev. Peek, the Rev. C. E. Wright, Stewart R. C. Fillingham , M.A., S.W., was elected W.M., subject to a dispensation being Brown, A. R. Carter, Balfour Cockburn, Clifford Probyn, E. M. Money, granted, he not having passed the chair in a Craft lodge. Bro. N. Prower, M.A., P.M., R. Clowes, P. Clowes, F. Bevan, R. Voisey, W. Vincent, W. Briant, and was elected Treasurer, and Bro. Goddard , Tyler. In recognition of Bro. Harvey's many others. second year's occupancy of the chair, he was voted a gold bar to decorate his Past The Grand Council was formally opened, and the minutes of the Master's jewel. Bro. Nelson Prower was unanimousl y nominated as a Grand Steward. Just before the lodge was about to close, Bro. Humphries, one of the candidates for previous meeting—which had been printed and circulated—were unani- advancement, presented himself , and was duly advanced to the Degree of M.M.lvI. by mously confirmed. the W.M. The resitrnation of Bro. S. Valentine, throucrh failintr health, was received The G RAND R ECORDER read a report of the progress of the Cryptic with great regret. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros, the Rev. R. Rite during the past year, which was received and adopted. C. Fillingham , M.A., R. Burleton , S.O., and others. Bro. BALFOUR COCKBURN nominated Bro. R. Berrid for re-election The lodge was then closed, and an excellent banquet was served under the superin- ge tendence of Bro. Evans. Treasurer, He said that Bro. Berrid The W.M. presided, as usual, most genially, and in a double as Grand ge had held the post for capacity, he being the W.C.N, of the Ark Mariners Council attached to the lodge. jome years, and it was a matter of regret to them all that he was unable to Bro. T. B. Dodson contributed vocal harmony, and Bro. F. W. Driver read several be with them on the present occasion. original poems. Bro. A. R. CARTER seconded the nomination, which was agreed to The proceedings were most enjoyable. nem. con. The Most Illustrious Grand Master then appointed the following Grand Officers : Bro. Viscount Dungarvan ...... Deputy G.M. Ifcntgbts TCempfar. „ Earl of Portarlington ...... G. Inspr. of Work . „ Rev. Peek ...... —InG. Chapr-u lains.1 • Ancient Ebor Preceptory, No, 101. „ Rev. C. E. Wright ...... j The regular meeting of the above preceptory was held in Freemason's Hall, St. „ R. Berridge...... G. Treasurer. Saviourgate, York, on Tuesday, the 10th inst., under the presidency of the E.P. Frater .. C. F. Matier ...... G. Recordpr. W. N. Cheeseman, and the V.E. Sub-Prior, E. Frater T. B. Whytehead. „ W. Briant ...... G. Lecturer. The muster roll having been called, and the minutes of the previous meeting read Balfour Cockburn ... and confirmed, a successful ballot was taken for Comp. William Lowther Carrick, of the „ ...... G.D.C. Cleveland Lodge and Dundas Chapter, andhe was thereafter admitted and obligated by „ Youells ...... A.G.D.C. Frater Rev. C. E. L. Wright, P., M.A., and duly installed and saluted. The E.P. „ R. F. Wheeler ...... ,.. G. Con. of Council, elect, Frater T. S. Brogden, was then presented , and was duly installed as E.P. by E. „ Capt. Hearn ...... G. Capt. of Guards. Frater Rev. C. E. L. Wright, P., and saluted according to ancient custom , and after- „ F. Bevan ...... G. Organist. wards appointed his officers as follows : Fratres Rev. C. E. L. Wright, P. Prov. Prelate, Prelate ; F. W. Halliwell ,, Gresham ...... , " , Prov. Sub-Marshal, Constable ; Jas. Smith, P.P.G.O., ) Marshal ; W. B. Dyson , P., Reg. ; F. W. Halliwell , Treas.; C. Hollander , P.P. „ Easterbrook...... C G. Marshals. A.G.D.C, Sub-Marshal ; W. N. Cochrane, P. Herald, Herald ; W. D. Rudgard, „ Maitland ...... ) Vex Belli; J. V. Cooper, Beauceant; J. T. Sellers, P., Banner Br. ; and \V. L. „ F. Cleeves ...... T _ ei Carrick, Capt. of Gds. The alms having been collected, the brethren renewed their „ H. Corbett Jones j G. Stewards. vows according to ancient custom, and the preceptory was closed, the E.P. retiring „ E. Mills ,...... G. Sentinel. under the Arch of Steel. Grand Council was closed, and the Degree of Royal Master was after- wards exemplified by Bros. W. Vincent, R. Voisey, and W. Briant, to whom a vote of thanks was accorded . Hncient anb Hccepteb IRite A banquet was subsequently held at Freemasons' Tavern, under the presidency of the Earl of Euston, which was well attended. Hilda Chapter, No. 23. The installation meeting was held in Freemasons' Hall, St. Saviourgate, York, on Tuesday, the 10th instant. The M.W.S. elect, Bro. F. Rudd , 18", was then presented , THE and, having answered the usual questions and been obli gated, was impressively installed RECENT FESTI VAL OF THE ROYAL M.W.S. by III. Bro, Rev. C. E. L. Wright, P.M.W.S., 300. The officers were appointed MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. as follows : III. Bros. Rev. C. E. L. Wright, 30°, P.M.W.S., High Prelate; W. H. Attlay, ist General ; T. S. Brogden, 2nd General ; F. W. Halliwell, Recorder and Treasurer; C. Hollander, G. Marshal ; W. B. Dyson, P.M.W.S., Raphael; and J. The following additions to lists have been received since last week : T. Seller, P.M.W.S., Captain of Guards. The Installing Office r having addressed the officers on the principles of the Order and their duty thereto, the chapter was then Lodge. LONDON. £ s. d. closed. y, ' £ was held at the Working Men's Hal l , Plympton, on Wednes- Sections, some of them most eloquently rendering their pirt of the ceremony, viz. : the nth instant, when Bro. J. C. Revell was installed W.M. The ceremony was Bros. H. B. Spaull , S , the ist, 3rd and 4th Sections ; J. G. Millbourn , P.M., 2nd , 5th , i'!'(:1y ^ndered by Bros. Major Strode Lewis, D.P.G.M., and R. Hambly, I.P.M., nth, and 12th ; R. Sandland, 6th, 7th, and 14th ; Greig, Sih and 13th ; Hill, =Se B 9th ; \i ' . ?,Pl i°- J- R- Lord . P.P.J.G.W. Amongst others present were Bros. T. S. E. C. Talbot, P.M., 10th (Bro. Milbourn , P.M., as W.M. in this) ; and l\ Prior, P.M., •'¦ Banbury, T. R. Chalice, H. Blackell, and W. Pengelly. The follow- incrK oihcers„re .J. J. 15th. The lodge was then closed in due form, the brethren expressing themselves as were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros. R. Hambly, I.P.M. ; I. Pearse, highly delighted with the Masonic treat they had had , and the hope that it soon IH 'I,*' J- L«l J-D-J T- s - May> ChaP-J C. Cook, I.G.; and J, 0 , V r The Treasurer's accounts showed a very satisfactory balance in favour f tijg " STAR CHAPTER , No. 1275. A meeting was held on Friday, the 13th inst., at the Stirling Castle Hotel, Church- Sir Francis Burdett Lodge, No. 181. street, Camberwell. Present : Comps. Cureton , M.E.Z. ; Grummant , H.; Lewis, J.; ,0< Thos. Grummant , P.Z., Preceptor; C H. Stone, P.Z., S.E. ; Cass, S.N.; Towers, when tlf 'ge ne,d a meeting at the Albany Hotel, Twickenham , on the ujlh ultimo, were Present , among others, Bros. E. W. Davis, I.P.M., P.P.G.O., as P.S. ; Eadle, Pullen , Hardman , and Aggleton . WM • . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed. The ceremony lirio^o n 'he absence, through indisposition , of Bro. G. Everett, P.P.G.M.O. : 1. T. -M., P.G. Std. Br., as S.W.; R. W. Force of exaltation was rehearsed, Comp. Aggleton personating the candidate. Comp. T. UbS' . , J.W. ; j. Hill, M.O. ; rl. R. Grummant , P.Z., P J,9,J W- Fishcr P M P G Stwd Treas. ; Captain T. C. Wall*, P.M., Preceptor, was elected M.E.Z. for the next meeting. The installation .G I ii > - - - of the Third Chair will be rehearsed by Comp. Grummant Preceptor, P C ' W- J- Porter P- M- -5 - H- Higgins, P.P.G.S.B.; and C 11. Kohler, , after the close of .PAGb c " ' the exaltation ceremony on Friday, the 20th inst. After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed. THE SHIP AND TURTLE. /^ REAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION Proprietor, Bro. C. J. PAINTER. FOR GIRLS. 1 EASTER HOLIDAYS. Best and oldest house in London for recherche APRIL ELECTION, 1S9 G. Masonic Banquets, Private Parties, and Dinners. TH CHEAP THIRD On MARCH V> and following days, The VOTES and I NTEREST of the Patrons, Vice-Patrons ASSEMBLY ROOMS KOR COMPANIES, &C. CLASS RETURN TICKETS, available for use from Vice-Presidents, Governors, and Subscribers, are res;iiCt.' April 2nd to 6th inclusive, and for return to April Sth in- fully solicited in favour of OUR TURTLE "THE ELIXIR OF LIFE," clusive, will be issued at PADDINGTON , Victoria (L.C Vide faculty. & D. R y.), Battersea , Chelsea, West Brompton , Kensing CONSTANCE LOUISE V. COOPER , ton (Addison-road), Uxbridge-road , Hammersmith , Shep- H.I.M. Emperor Elder daughter of the late Bro. W ILLIAM COOPER , who Purveyors to H.R.H. Prince of Wales, herd 's Bush, and Westbourne Park, to BATH, BRISTOL, lost his life on the of September iS of Russia Dukes of Saxe Cotha, Connaught, Cambridge, 29th , }}, n his 3 jrj yeir , EXETER , PLYMOUTH , Falmou'h, Penzance, Yeovil, leaving a Widow and Three young Children. ' and most ot Crowned Heads of Europe. WEYMOUTH, and other stations in the Dorchester, Bro. COOPER (who was shot during the Argentine Manager, Bro. E. ASHBY . Revo- South and WEST OF ENGLAND. Tickets will also be Iution of 1S93, whilst in charge of a pilot engine to issued for use on April 2nd , and 6:h to Guernsey and a special , 4th train on the Central Argentine Railwiy cirrying G ivern Jersey, 25s. return , available for days. ANDERTON'S HOTEL & TAVERN 14 ment troops to quell the insurrection) was, to the time of FLEET STREET, LONDON. EXCURSION TRAINS will leave PADDINGTON his death, a member of the Southern Cros; Lodje, No. as under :— 1740 (Cordova), in which he had been initiited in 1S37. 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HEPBURN AND COCKS, The rase is strongly rrcommended by— liro. fJcrn-ye Tn .vlur , I'.CJ. Std. Br. Eng., I'rov. G. Seerelaiy No FEES FOR IN'SUIKY. Worcestershire. 49A, LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, * „ John l'ctelr , P.M. l ift , 2278, P.P.G. Std. ]lr. Herts., Bina-f.de Applicants onl LONDON , W.C. Gre*lKim-str'cet . y im ited. * „ Joh n A. (inrtley, P.M. 205, P./. 203, H2, 5, Sackvillc- Workshops—5T Current Kates I A66iireil tree ot all Liability Office Establishe d 1856. Liberal and Prompt Settlemen ts | Hlectric Lighting Rules supplied JOHN GOW, Limited , always have on sale the La rgest I W. C. MACDONALD , 1 Joint G. J. SH IPWAY, St ck in London of the Very Best Quality at Lowest Pi ices. ' F. U. MACDONALD, ] Secretaries. I 3, TAVISTOCK STREET, STRAND. p AIETY RESTAURANT , act for, neither do we furnish the amounts which appear ARMF IELD 'S SOUTH PLACE against their respective names. AH this is done b HOTEL, STRAND. y the FINSBURY, LONDON, E.C, Secretarial Staff of the Institution in whose behalf the Festival is held . We copy the Returns as prepared by new and handsomely- furnished Hotel is now FULLY This them and reproduce them in the Freemason , and if our I ICENCED . Its posiiion is c ntral, and charges are ; the sanitation is perfect. Par senger lift to copy or reproduction is inaccurate, the blame to that internee LUNCHEONS (H OT AND C OLD ) each floor. extent and no further , is ours. SPECIAL CONVENIENCE FOR MASONIC LODGES, At Popular Prices, in B UFFET and R ESTAURANT DINNERS AND CINDERELLAS . (on First Fluor), The Returns thus furnished by the Secretaries form the basis of those Analytical Articles which for TTT ANTED— also Chops Steaks, Joints, Entrees, &c. in the G KILL R OOM . the last 12 or 13 years have appeared in respect of GOLD EMBROIDERESSES. every Festival which has been held. The responsibility for those Articles rests entirel y with us, and when- KENNING & SON , LITTLE B RITAIN , CITV . GEORGE ever it has been shown that we have mis-stated a fact Illustrated Tariff Post Free. AFTERNOON TEA , or that any opinion we have expressed is not justified by the circumstances, we have never hesitated to make Consisting of Tea or CoiTee, Cut Bread and Butter, Jam , OF EVERY the amende honorable as speedily and as full y as FUNERALS Cake, Pastry, ad lib., at Is. per head, DESCRIPTION. possible. As for anything in the nature of harsh served from 4 till 6 in R KST.I URANT (First Floor). criticism , we have always recognised that in the case LONDON NECROPOLIS Co., of contributions voluntaril y given to a Charitable 188, WESTMINSTER BRIDGK R OAD , Institution , remarks of such a character must be, to 2, LANCASTER PLACE, STRAND . use the mildest form of expression , entirely out of DINNERS IN RESTAURANT , CANNON STREET HOTEL , place. CANNON STREET, E.C. From till at fixed prices (3s. Gd. and 5s.) and 5 30 9, We have said that the vaguest notions appear to a la Carte. prevail in the minds of some brethren as to the nature RITIER & PUZEY, PROPRIETORS . In this Room the V IENNESE BAND pec forms from 6 till S. and extent of our responsibility for the lists or Returns SPACIOUS AND COMMODIOUS ROOMS as published in these columns. Here, for instance, is Smoking after 7.45. a brother who writes that the statement in our FOR LARGE OR SMALL Analysis of the Returns at the recent Benevolent AMERICAN BAR. MASO NIC LODGES , Festival as to Worcestershire having been " saved AND from the absentee list " at the last moment by Bro. T. BANQUETS , R. Alter is hard ly the fact, on the ground that he—a THE GRILL ROOM member of a Worcestershire lodge—had placed ,£5 5s. M EETINGS, A UCTIONS, BALLS, CONCHU S, A RBITRA- on the list of a brother representing a lodge in another is open till 12.30. TIONS, ClNDERELLAS , ETC. Province. We commend our brother for his contri- W. G. FENELEY , M ANA'GKR . bution to the Institution. At the same time, we re- mind him of Hotspur 's remark to h's wife, " I will »-p H O M A S MORING , PRI VA TE DINING ROOMS for large a,. d believe thou wilt not utter what thou dost not know." We knew nothing of his donation , and we ask him to Established 1791. small Parties. believe that " we could not alter what we did not SEAL ENGRAVER , HERALDIC PAINTER , &c. SPIERS & POND, Ltd., PROPRIETORS . know." * * * But, even if we had been aware of his contribu tion 52 , HIGH HOLBORN , LONDO N , VV.C. NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Worcestershire, as far as he was concerned , would still Established 1836. . have been unrepresented. A Province is " represented " I LLUMINATED ADDRESSES IN THE BEST STYLE. when one or more brethren serve as Stewards for it LONDON : 1, M OORGATE STREET, E.C. collectivel y; when one or more of its lodges sends up MASONIC AND H ERALDIC BANNERS . ABERDEEN : 1, UNION TERRACE . a Steward or Stewards; or when some of its members give their services as Stewards hailing from it, but Unattached. A donation which appears on somebod Send lor Specimens of High Class Stationery, Visiting INCOME AND FUNDS (1894). y Fire Premiums ^,701,000 else's list outside the Province constitutes no claim for Cards, and Dies gratis. Life Premiums 232,000 it to be returned as a " represented " Province. Interest 1/1,000 Also gra tis on application:—Book of Examples of Monu- Accumulated Funds ... ^£4,444,00.3 Other complaints have leached us directl mental Brasses, nd Specimen Book of Brass Door Plates. y or in- directly, one being from a companion to the effect Co (torres ponoems, that credit was not given to his chapter for a donation lan which Catalrg ue- of Seal J.B.—There.is no objection whatever to the p which appeared upon some other list while a brother Engraving, etc. (U'usttated), (J stamps jour W.M. elect is de irous ot carrying out. Miny lodges, , on their annual installation nights, nuke a poinc ot having suggests that donations from the Grand Lodge of an T R. RICHARDSON , | a special musical entertainment, and it by no means in- unrepresented Province and one of its lodges, amount- frequentl y happens that among those who take part either KINGS rON-ON-THAMES, vuoily or intliumemally in the entertainnrtnt are ladies ing together to £63, should be added to the Festival who;e atcominodation a separate total. We have ascertained that these sums have \\ i:i exhibit his We 1 Id-Re newned and gentlemen , tor j ri'oin is provided. When their turn comes to sing or play, been received at the offices of the R.M.B.I., but as LOVELY FLIES AND WHOLE CANE RODS, they are ushered into the dining lull, and when tney have tire to their room. Thus they they form no part of the amount raised by the Board AT THE djne their part they r neimer know or see anything of the strictly Masonic part of Stewards at the recent Festival, we fail to see how ROYAL AQUARIUM , WESTMINSTER , ot the ptocctdings. the authorities of the Institution can act upon his Fr om Ma rch nth to April 16th iS 6. suggestion. , g * * * QTAGE LADIfcS & GEN x LEMEN But, not to weary our readers with an excess of explanation , we ask those who favour us with these Ii "sirous of entering ihe Iheatiica l Profession in , ,'ama , Comedy, Comic Opera, or Music Hall, apply for complaints or suggestions, to bear in mind (1) that the 11:1ms to Returns represent the work done by the Festival . M R . CARLTON ST. AUBYN , ra Stewards ; (2) that they are furnished to us by the U Fer Olympic Theatre, Royal Aquarium Theatre, "iratre Royal, Scarboro ', &c. (Letter lor interview). SAT URDAY, MARCH 21, 189 6. Secretaries ; (3) that we know nothing whatever of the Mr. CARLTON ST. A UBVN , *_ items contained in the lists j and (4) that we should be - cno0' of Dramatic Art , 87, New Oxford-street. exceeding our duty if , without authority from the Sec- HDaeontc Hotea. retaries, we took upon ourselves to return as repre- R ANK sented a lodge or Province which sent up no Steward p H ASWELL It is evident from the letters we invariabl y receive ; (EBT A B DISHED 1M7), e rf ... or to add to or subtract from the amounts of the several . e AND GLASS WRl'IEK TO THE TRADE. after the report cf a Festival of one or other of our 4.»UH0nVfl lists. We are always ready to correct any mistakes we STREET, OXFORD STREET Institutions with its accompany ing " Stewards' Lists '' , LONDON, W. may be so unfortunate a* to make ; but vie dar mot and "Analysis of Return."," has appeared in these alter the facts and fi gures which are supplied us for ARTISTIC WRITER TO THE columns that the vaguest notions prevail in the minds publication. _ FINE of seme of our brethren as to the nature and extent of * * * -^ . ARTS. the responsibility which devolves upon us in connection We have been requested to publish either the whole A 1 of the report of the Executive Committee of the M ryO's CASTLE HOTEL , with Ihe lists. It may be as well , therefore, if we state MD1 ESEY H A M PTON COU K T STATION that our responsibilily is limited to the accu rate re- Order ol the Secret Monitor, which was adopted by (Ad'joining ' ' the R AILWAY , and facing the R IVER and production of the information which is furnished to us the Grand Council in December last, or the more im- PALACE). by the Secretaries, who kindl y and courteously afford portant paragra phs it contains. We trust we shall be able to find space for it in our next issue. us every facility for obtaining the Returns at the earliest ? BR0 MAY0 # * ' h »> an ' J0HN possible date. r a omm We have been requested to caution brethren agai::st es'*£ eH " <"Iation in the new wing of this old- .nu "ibe r f" no,cd Overside Hotel for Banquets for any entertaining the requests for hel p of an elderly man up K We have nothing whatever to do with the comp ila- lnis- W;„, T £ve,v convenience for Ladies' Gather- who has been twice sentenced by London magistrates Wl start «; . ndlnK «° river, whence Steam Launches tion of the Returns. We have nothing whatever to do a ' clm to hard labour as a rogue and vagabond, and is now ',*atio n ?- ,ens °f Menus, with prices, sent on with the distribution of the Stewards under London Terence L?dges lncet at thc Castlc HotcL and calling at the private houses of brethren soliciting mavy Deh m!»de and the different Provinces they represent. We do not -kring, &c to the respective Masters as to the alms. The name on his card looks well, and is enter their names against the lodges or Provinces they followed by the letters " B.A., T.C.D." Masonic career had lasted for 50 years and upwards, namely, Bro. the Hon. Frank R Cortesponbence. Lubbock, who was raised to the Degree of M.M. on the 2Sth December, 1837—he beinr? the first initiate of the lodge, which had only been warranted the year previous by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana; Bro. Robert Brewster who was raised 22nd We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we A. , February wish , in a spirit of fair play to alt , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion. 1844; an interest in a work of this kind is apt to wane when an important matter like this is I.U j K. Uillarci, P.M., U.C; 5. E. Green , A.D.C ; F. J. Haskins, Ph.U., eve, spread over several numbers. Other articles include a sketch of the Masonic career of P.P.G.O. Essex, Org. ; A. Ginger, P.M., E. W. Barnes, and H. H. BrouR hwn, Bro. W. H. Filze, P.G.D. England , Past Deputy D.G.M. Bengal, accompanying a capital Stewards ; and Turbelield , Tyler. Mr.T. B. Turnham was initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M. in an able and impressive manner. A sum of 20 guineas was voted to the pottrait of that distinguished brother; a first instalment of the History of " Charity," and No. 5IJ3 (E.C), founded in Umballa in 1S49—by a clerical error the date is given as Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the W.M.'s list as Steward , this amount was considerably augmented by the brethren later in the evening. It w?s 1894, while "Umballa " is printed "Ambula "—and a report of the hal f-yearly 1111 meting cf the District Grand Lodge of Bombay. There are also the usual Editorial unanimousl y agreed to hold a summer gathering, and Bro. Haylock, P.M., was si' Notes ar.d a number of reports of lodges and other bod:es, wilh a list of the newly- appointed Sec. of the Committee. appointed officers of the District Grand Lodge of Bengal. Lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to banquet. Owing to the lateness of the hour and the length of an excellent musical pro- gramme, the W.M. set a commendable example of brevity in proposing the usual THE "M ASONIC CHRONICLE "—Columbus, Ohio—for February opens with the toasts. , concluding portion of "The Land of the Pharaohs and Birth place of the Prophet Bro. E. Rogers, P.G. Stwd., having been called upon to reply for "The Grand Officers-," said that although a Past Grand Steward , he did no; rank as a Grand Olhcer. Moses," by Bro. Gen. John C. Smith, Past Grani Master, Illinois. There are also to en- be found lists of the newly-appointed officers of the Grand Lod ge of New Jersey and He could , howeve r, testif y, to the fact that the Grand O.ficers did all they could to Ihe Grand Chapter of New York , "Some Morgan Reminiscences," quoted from the courage the prosperity of the Craft and th; brethre n generally. „ Kansas Freemason and a well thought out after-dinner speech delivered by Comp. R. Bro. F. Eade, I.P.M., then said he had to propose " The H j alth of the W.M-. , wjrJ , A. Jones at a banquet given by Tacoma Chapter, No. 4, to Seattle Chapter, No. 3. which they would all welcome with the greatest pleasure. It required very few ,'.. 1 recommend the toast to their notice, as Bro. l uck was well known in that lodge, in wiw. he was initiated , and he was also a Past Maste r of another lodge. They were ai "T EXAS FREEMASON "—San Antonio and Houston , Texas.—The March number pleased to see Bro. Tuck installed in the chair of his mother lodge, as he was opens well with a biograp hical sketch of liro. W. S. Fly, Past G. Master, accompanied distinguished ornament in it, and would give credit to the lodge and the pisition n by a portrait , which has all the appearance of being an excellent likeness. There are held. Nothing would be left undone by him to uphold the dignity of the lodg J, an also some excellent editorial " Notes," and plent y of readable matter. But the most they all trusted he would live long to enjoy his honours and their friendship. . „ Bro . M. T. Tuck, P.P.G.S.B. Essex fjr having interesting of all the contributions is the report of the " Semi-Centennial Celebration of , W.M., thanked the I.P.M. 1 the Members of Holland Lodge, No. 1," which was held in Housto n on the 30th speken so kindl y of him in terms he did not deserve, and also thanked the brethren their kindl y reception of the toast. They had Masonic nun > January last, at which theie were present as the guests of honour three out of the four conferred the greatest lu veterans of the lodge—the fourth being prevented from attending by illness—whose upon him he cjuld achieve in installing him in the chair of his mother lodge. "c that honour, and it would be his earnest endeavour not to disgrace the After dinner the usual toasts were given and honoured, and an interesting pro- 3 reciated Pf ancl he trusted a year hence to receive the same kindly and fraternal greeting. gramme of music carried out under the direction of Bro. T. E. Newman. Bros. Albert The W.M. then said ho had to propose "The Health of the I.P.M." They had Henning, W. F. Roberts, E. H. Bury, H. B. Harding, and J. Amand contributed songs, a Master n Bro. and a recitation was given by Bro. C M. Coxon. Bro. h d a g°od sam P'e °^ ' Eade, who had performed his duties in a con- which secured hearty applause, and able manner. The officers, in order to show their appreciation of his H. Stafford Trego, Mus. Bac. Oxon., F.R.C.O., accompanied. SC ntious ' rk asked Bro. Eade to accept a Past Master's collar. The brethren generally had The Tyler's toast and " Auld Lang Syne " concluded the evening's entertainment. aed' him a Past Master's jewel, which he (th e W.M.) had the pleasure of pinning on ' . i,reast, and it was tne sincere wisn ot all tne memoers mat tiro, liaae would De red f or many years to be with them as a Past Master. Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657. I.P.M., thanked them for that mark of their esteem. ^ Bro. F. Eade, If his services A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday, the 16th inst., at the Albion had met with their approbation , he was sure they had not been detrimental to the honour of the lodge. It had been an exceedingly pleasant year for he had Tavern, Aldersgate-street, E.C, when there were present Bros. Septimus Croft, W.M.; and dignity , James Shotter, I.P.M. ; Wm. R. Brunskill Briscoe, S.W.; Thomas Briggs, J.W. ; ived nothing but kindness from the brethren , and it would be a red-letter day in the Samuel White, P.M., Treas. ; George Kenning, P.M., Sec. ; Henry Nicholas Bennett, history of his life to have received that jewel from the members. He trusted to live to , all the brethren, and rank amongst them as a Past M aster who had S.D. ; George Rawlinson , P.M., acting J.D. ; Edward Anderton P.M., D.C; C. R. enioy the respect ot R. SHopper, I.G. ; H. Thomas, Tyler ; Arthur B. Hudson , P.M.; John Larkin , conscientiously done his duty in every shape and form. He could only express his the more than courteous manner in which they had always received him. P.M.; Ral ph Langton, and J. Gordon Langton, P.M. 96 (Hon. Mem.). Bro. Geo. thanks for Robins, 134S , was a visitor. " The Initiate " was next given , and replied to by Bro. Turnham. " The Visitors," the Worshipful Master said the lodge was at all The minutes of the lodge held February 17th were read and confirmed , and Bro. ln proposing Clarence Raymond Richard Hopper was raised to the Third Degree by Bro. J. Gordon times pleased to welcome visitors, and he was proud to see such a distinguished array Langton. The W.M. invited the members and their ladies to a garden party to be that night. given in June. Bros. Guy and Jefferies replied, also , (I.C), who said that was the second occasion on which he had The lodge bein? closed, the brethren dined together. Bro. Dr. Ledlie 77 Bro. Robins gave much pleasure and satisfaction by his clever musical sketches. enjoyed their hospitality, and seen the very efficient manner in which the work was carried out. r * Other toasts were given before the pleasant proceedings terminated. Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1780. Bro. J. F. Haskins, the Organist of the lodge, had provided an excellent pro- gramme of music. The artistes included Madame Eugenia Morgan , Miss Emily Fox- The installation and Festival of St. John was held at the Masonic Hall, Southamp- Miss Cecilia Haskins (a daughter of Bro. Haskins), Miss Benson Gilbert, and ton, on Tuesday, the 3rd instant, the attendance of members and visitors numbering croft, P.M.; T. P. Payne, P.M. ; Parnell, R. Mabb, T. Bros. J. Bayne and Egbert Roberts, P.P.G. Org. Bro. W. M. George supplied the about 70. Present: Bros. Berry, humorous element by a couple of musical sketches, which were brim full of mirth and Griffin , R. Griffin , T. Jerram , A. W. Kitcatt, W. Beavis, W. Cowgill, and others. The fun, and were much appreciated and enjoyed. visitors were Bros. R. Kingman, P.M. 359 ; A. Algar, P.M. 319 ; H. Rohss, W.M. 14G1 ; E. Long, W.M. 359 ; T. G. Dacombe, P.M. 359 ; W. Mayoss, P.M. 1112; J. Hollis, W.M . 394 ; J.Seward Pearce, P.M. 1260 ; A. J. Brown, P.M. 14G1; J. Nyanza Lodge, No. 1197. Burbage, P.M. 319; and A. Ritchie, P.M. 1461. The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed Mr. Oliver Silisbury was The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Illminster, , inst., initiated. The principal business was that of installing Bro. J. Barrow, S.W., as W.M. on Tuesday, the 3rd at which Bro. A. Poole was installed W.M. The ceremony for the ensuing year. The installation ceremony was ably performed (by Bro. E was impressively performed by Bro. R. C. Else, D.P.G.M. Somerset, P.G.D. England. invested the followi ng- R. Paull W. Callander, Warren, P.P.G. Std. Br. The W.M. then invested his officers as follows -. Bros. C. The W.M. officers : Bros. J. , I.P.M.; Alexander, I.P.M. ; R. Prowse, S.W.; E. VV. Drysdall, J.W. ; G. Heathcote, P.P. S.W. ; W. H. Sheppard, J.W. ; J. Bryant, P.M., Chap. ; J. Grabham , P.M., ie G. Std. Br., Treas. ; T. Holmes, Sec. ; R. W. Denness, S.D.; T. G. King, J.D. ; Treas. ; C. P. Chapp , P.M., Sec. ; F. Luxton, S.D. ; J. Taylor, J.D. ; H. P.M., D.C; W. Groundsell Org. ; and W. Ives and Powell , D.C ; F. Broad, I.G. ; G. T. Sweetland and A. W. Bickford , Stwds. ; and A.'.Curtis, I.G. ; H. Hussey, , T. VV. Conner, Tyler. G. Rowe, Stewards. The sum of i 10 ios. was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and £5 5s. to the Hampshire Masonic Educational Institute ; also £5 5s. to At the conclusion of the business, the brethren sat down to a banquet at the George the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, and Bro. C. H. Perress kindly offered Hotel . £5 5s. The customary Masonic and other toasts were honoured and a pleasant evening to the same Institution ; and £5 5s. was voted to the orphans of a deceased brother of , the lodge. Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation. Bro. Curtis, on behalf of the was spent. Auditors, gave a report that the lodge was in a very sound financial position. Business over, the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet, which was ably Kennington Lodge, No. 1381. catered by Bro. and Mrs. Biggs, under the efficient directorship of Bro. H. The last meeting of the season of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge Hussey, P.M. House Hotel, Southwark, on the 3rd inst. Among the numerous brethren present we The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and enthusiastically received, Bros. noticed Bros. C. Colwell, W.M. ; Barry, S.W. ; Chisholm, J.W.; R. Li Feuillade, Lavington, Payne, Berry, Thompson, Pearce, Prowse, Ritchie, and Kitcatt adding P.M., Treas.; J. N. Hearn, P.M., Sec ; Davies, S.D.; Hopkins, Org.; George greatly to the harmony of the evening with songs and recitations. Everett , P.M., P.G. Treas. ; H. Higgins, P.M.; Capt. T. C. Walls, P.M., P.G.S.B. ; The W.M., Bro. J. Burrow, was heartily congratulated by all the visitors, who C. H. Kohler, P.M. ; W. P. Webb, P.M.; Cockburn, P.M. ; Foale, P.M. ; J. La wished him a successful year of office. Feuillade, P.M.J Lingley, P.M.; Dennis, P.M.; A. Lundie, P.M.; .-. and Dr. Mlllcm P M A**,..*,..- tlx. ..TelC.. ^. ...a -.. R-...- I-I 1 I nrAna * P 1VT .C,1^ . r flC ".!ii3u,i,j ...... «-.«,.vug int. v.auuia W...C uius. .1. j. ua,u, *..i , i ..... IU. JJ ./"+0 , *-"•->>, Horwich Lodge, No. 2324. Sec. Bd. of G. Stwds., &c; and E. Ayling, P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, several can- A meeting was held on Tuesday, the ioth instant, at the Bridge Hotel, Horwich . didates were initiated , passed, and raised , the three ceremonies being well performed. Present : Bros. Z. Tetlow, W.M.; John Evans, S.W. ; J. H. Howarth, J.W.; Rev. Then took place the interesting event of presenting Bro. Geo. Everett, P.G. Treas., T. Storey Bates, Chap. ; Richard Hampson, Treas. ; Hawthorn R. Thornton , P.M., with a testimonial consisting of a beautifull y-illuminated address in book form , a framed Sec ; T. Cooper, S.D.; W. H. Howarth, J.D.; W. M. Varley, P.M., D.C; W. address giving the names of the subscribers , and an elegantly chased and missive silver W. Glover, I.G.; J. D. Binns, J. H. Hadlield , and T. Mitchell, Stewards; George salver. The Calderbank, Tyler; T. Morton Palmer, I.P.M.; Dr. G. H. Whitaker, P.M., P.P.G. inscription, address, and other details of the testimonial were fully given Rogers, P.M. ; W. Goodacre, P.M., P.G.S.B., Prov. G. Sec. ; W. in our issue of the 7th inst. Org., Org. ; John Balwin, P. Coulthurst, A. Sadler, W. J. Slater, James Dent, J. P. Dent, Ralph Bates, A banquet followed. Clarkson R. Harrison , F. Thornham Bro. H. J. Lardner, G.S., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers." Having James Kay, F. M. Palmer, jun., J. , , I. E.Jackson, dealt with the subject toast, he expressed his pleasure at being present on so interesting J. Jones, T. Wood, T. Hope, and Walter Hibbert. Visitors : Bros. E. B. Jackson, an occasion. He had known the worthy recipient of the testimonial many years, and P.M. 41S and 2214, P.P.G.S. of W. Staffordshire ; H. Waterhurse, W.M. 1134 ; J. he ventured to express an opinion that no one was more worthy of a recognition of the Ogden, 1134; Wm. Kay, 2269 ; and J. Urmston, J.W. 1723 . kind than Bro. Geo. Everett. He (the speaker) had visited the Kennington Lodge The lodge having been opened, Dr. W. C. Rigby and Mr. James Farquharson several times, and had noticed how well their late Treasurer had discharged his were initiated by the W.M. Bro. J. P. De t was passed to the Second Degree, and a duties both in and out of the lodge. His courtesy and attention to the wants of the candidate for initiation having been proposed, £$ 5s. was voted out of the lodge funds visitor s were marked and highly appreciated. for the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and The W.M., in proposing " The Health of the Visitors," particularly mentioned the Strays. name of Bro. E. Ayling, P.M., who in times gone by had been exceedingly kind to After the business of the lodge, the breth ren retired to supper, when a most enjoyable many of the members of No. 13S1, in the character of a Preceptor. He was also for evening was spent. some time a member of the lodge, and is a Past Principal of the chapter in connection IVItli it. Doric Lodge, No. 2359. Bro. Ayling, in response, expressed his obligations to the W.M. for the kind and jittering manner in which his name had been mentioned. He quite endorsed what had At a meeting of the above lodge, at the Didsbury Hotel, Didsbury, on Saturday' been said by Bro. Lardner about Bro. George Everett , who had done so much for the the 14th instant, it was decided to remove the lodge to more convenient premises—the '2?gc, since its consecration in 1872 , as a founder and a Master and for 10 years as its Conservative Club, Barlow Moor—providing it meets the approbation of the Prov. Grand t reasurer. He trusted that for many years Bro. Everett would live to enjoy the pre- Master. sents that had been given to him, and that in due time his children would treasure them 3s interesting mementos of a worthy sire, who had been held in high esteem by English freemasons. Minerva Lodge, No. 2433. the W.M. then gave " The Past Masters." He said that he should couple the The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms, names of the I.P.M., Bro. Dr. Millsom, and Bro. George Everett with that toast. The Birkenhead, on Friday, the 6th instant, Bro. W. F. Robinson , W.M., in the chair, kenningt on Lodge had a very powerful array of Past Masters, all of whom had done supported by Bros. Baird, S.W.; E. W. Armstrong, J.W.; Squire Chapman, P.P. SU t an^ G.D. W. Lanes., Treas. ; S. Jones, P.P.G.D., Sec ; H. Roberts, S.D. ; Dr. Brewer, th 1 'i serv'ce» but some °t them had outshone others. Among the latter were wc two brethren whose names he mentioned. Bro. Dr. Millsom had ably performed , J.D.; Owen Jones, P.P.G.S.B., as I.G.; Keene and Buckley, Stwds. ; Geo. H, urin g his year, the four Craft ceremonies, and had presided most genially at the Brown, P.P.S.G.W.; Rev. G. R. Johnson , P.G.C; G. H. Danby, P.P.G.D. ; J. ?dn,l u et table. He had also been the directing head of the Committee that had organ- Armstrong, P.P.G.S. of W.; T. Vernon, P.G.D.C W. Lanes. ; Marsden, P.M.; 1 , , e testimonial , and well had he performed his duties. The praises of Bro. Everett J. J. Tickle, P.P.G.S.B . W. Lanes. ; anda large number of members and visitors. •¦" ucen sung that evening by several brethren more eloquent than he, and therefore Bros. Rev. G. R. Johnson, P.G.C, and Gourley were elected joining members, and hc sh°uU not dilate further. Mr. Alfred Hibbs for initiation. The latter being present, was initiated in a most able the I.P.M. said a few words in reply. manner by the W.M., assisted most efficiently by the officers. ro Bro. Armstrong then read his paper on " The Descent of Masonic Symbolism Pon ^ - Everett rising to speak he received a m ost warm and hearty reception. John H., V3 ra and Speculative Masonry." Syllabus: The Culdees ; th; Athelstone Legend ; Iif> ."ler overcome, and briefly said that the occcasioa was a red-lette r day in his r r ous y enough, Ancient Scottish ..Masons ; Ancient York Masons ; the Ancient Charges and their fi , V l ' the date chosen by the brethre n to make the presentation was in Lancashire and Cheshire in the Century ; the ay as ne rst saw tne liirht on the 3rd day of March 65 years ago. He par- Common Origin; Masonry 17th tir 11 1S ' *' Modern Grand Lodges. theTh ihed .to thank Bro Dr - Millsom and the rest of the Committee for the trouble 1 takeii in the matter,' and fro the bottom of his heart he expressed his acknow- Culdee was described as meaning refugee, and was originally applied to those ),.,> ,. , ™ members of the Druidical persuasion who, having embraced Christianity, taught the ciri? YL m a"- Although no longer their Treasurer, he should continue to "¦nee the most livel y interest in the affairs of the lodge. Christian religion to the Britons. After the destruction of the Druids by the j * few other toasts folio *ed. Romans, Druidism as such gradually gave way to the new religion , of which the Urin Culdees were the exponents. The Druids taught the unity of the Deity and the immor- breth ^„ ' ne evening some very excellent singing and reciting were enjoyed by the e" r s - Davis, Lundie, W. P. Webb, and Leauville being very much en tality of the soul, but the Culdees, in addition , taught the mysteries of the Gospel, r v;( jj . ' " ° . which appeared to the people to be the secrets that the Druids mad ; it unlawful to mike evenin ^f "eir respective efforts were highly appreciated , but the honours of the S lell to Bro. Hamilton, the well-known flautist, whose selections created a. furore. known to them. Patrick the apostle of the Irish anil Columba were themselves Bards, and had been initiated into the mysteries. They affirmed that they received their peculiar modes of worship from the disciples of St. John the Apostle , hence St. John 's Islington Lodge, No. 1471. Masonry. There is a tradition in the Highlands of Scotland that the Culdees imme- diately succeeded the Druids as ministers of religion , and that thsy received their name ,Lregu'av rr.eeting of this lodge was held at the Cock Tavern, Highbury, on Thurs- 'lav 2 th as delighting, like the Druids, in retired situations. One of the greatest lights and lilonni c ,'., inst-> Bro- L>. C. Ritchie, W.M., presiding, supported by Bros. J. A. , or St. Patrick , the patron sunt of Ireland. He W,; E Harrison , J.W. ; A. Cox, I.P.M.,- S. Napper , P.M., Treas. ; nromuleators of Culdeeism was Patrick Ii lt „i L p -J- was born near Dumbarton about A.i). 400, and received a liberal education at the W vv!-, ' -M., Sec. j C. Isler, S.D. ; C. Hirst, J.D. ; W. Taylor, I.G. ; F. and G E hands of the Culdees, which, with his hi gh natural endowments , midj him conspicuous and ntK , - - Walker, Stwds.; R. Loomes, P.M. ; H. B. Harding, P.M.; life. He was in due tim: received into the brotherhood of Culdees, and went Visitors : Bros. R. Carter, I.G. 2501 ; A. Williams , ; and E. C. in early Tiw!f"' . J. 15S4 to Ireland in A D , where he laboured for 40 years, and died in A D 472. Columba •j "" 'j>-W. 1452. . . 432 . . n SS on or St. Columba, the apostle of the Picts, was also a Culdee, and laboured about a cen- '"ember th ° t'le aSendi wis to ha"0' for Bro. F. Cakebread as a joining tury after Patrick's time. He founded over 100sanctuaries during his lifetime. Colu-nba , John rcsu " being a unanimous election. Messrs. William Field Roberts and Kau W who is sometimes confounded with St. Columba, went over into Burgund y in A.D . 5S9, C -remonv " 1' if re a'so balloted for, and accepted as candidates for initiation. This y was ably performed by the W.M., and the lodge was closed. accompanied by 12 brethre n of the Order, and founded the Abbey of Luxeville , which he governed for 20 years. He liavellcd over France and Italy, where he superintended proposed " Ihe Health of Bro. W. Warburton , the I.P.M.," and said Bro. Waih the erection of other abbeys. The Culdees superintended the buildins of all the largo and Bro. Schofield (he believed) were ".he first to form that lodge, which h ad bee" edifices in Caledonia during the early centuries of our present era . During this periori very successful in the past. I have been acquainted with Bro. Warburton for a Ihey initiated brethren into their mysteries, and elected their President and kept the long time, and that acqurintance has grown into a deep friendship. We all knov V** light burning for at least 10 centuries. The President was no more than the first well and thoroughly he has doie his work , an I ho.v well he h i-; acquitte d himself the last year. 1 shall rely upon his dV amongst his equals, placed in that position by his brethien for the purpose of maintain- valuible assistance during my year of office an 'lT ing order at their meetings when assembled to deliberate. Amongst the ancient seats am sure it will not be denied. In fac K , his .services h ave been so much appreciated tu of the Culdees, the most ncted were Melrose, Aberdeen , Kilwinnin g, Dumfermline , the brethren have marked their apprecution in a substantial form , anf hivedeputed in the name of the lodge, m>* Dunblane , Bre e chin , and St. Andrews on the mainland of Scotland, and York in Eng- to present him with this lovely and valuable Past Maste '• land. The last Culdees of whom Higgins has found any trace were in the Church ol jewel, which he richl y deserves. I only regret the presentation has not been entrusted^ St. Peter at York A.D. 936, or 10 years after the date of the great assembly rf Masons ahler hands than mine, because I feel I cannot do justice to it. But, however R Warburton , I have pleasure in presenting to you this lovel ™ at York, from which we derive the Athelslan Legend. Krausse considers the York y and valuable Past Masters Charter (926) genuine, its authors being Culdees, " whose writings agree jewel , and wish you long life to wear and enjoy it. with the convicti >ns and sentiments contained in the York Constitution. Their Bro. Warburton»« , in response, sai d : I think Bro. Hirdic'eer for his very kind LUC ycAi ucen on 01 my so wen toy my word chief doctrines were associated with the three great lights of our lodges." ^nu sucicssmi account: oeing supported ofhe a r Yarker says, " The CiTdees were the schoolmasters of the time in which If I have appeared harsh at any time to enforce the precepts , 1 hope the brethre n wilt' Ihey lived, they taught the artisans in the monasteries, th«:y had their put it down to my desire of seeing work done will. I have done most of the work own builders and worked with their own hands. They had their own occult cerem onial myself, and h ive always been well supported by my Past M istars, and I hive done could for the benefit of the lodge. I all I rites, which Cardinal Newman asserts were actually the continuation of the mysteries of tiank yoa all very sincerely for the very handsom :. Sera phis. When an educated artisan or Mason desired to extend his researches into and valuable jewel you have presented to me. the hidden mysteries of nature and science, he sought initiation. " Acco-din» to the Other toasts followed. Athelstan Legend, the first grand assembly of Masons was convened at York , and A capital musical programme hid been arranged , tha folio via r taking pirt : Bro- presided over by Prince Edwin , a brother of the king (Athelstan). It was to this Nelson Stokes, Cuthbert Blacow, Kenneth Stewart, W. Ho vard , Bingley Shaw, and G aisemlly the brethren were requested to bring any old writings or reco-ds in their pos- A. Pennington (violin soloist). Bro. B. Hopkinson , P.M., acted as accompanyi'st. session ; thus were brought together data in Greek, Latin, French, and other languages The following were present: Bros. Fred Warburton , W.M. ; VV,n. , Boden I ' P M from which were framed the constitutions and charires of an English lodge, an 1 a law T. T. Hardicker, S.W., W.M. elect ; C. A.J. Hall, J.W. ; O. Rushton, Treas. - Hohf was then made to observe the same in all time coming, which law his b;en faithfully Meggitt, Sec. ; G. Kensay, Asst. Sec. ; G. A. Bowden , S.D.; T. H. Stott, LD -A r transmitted through the intervening ages, and is to-day the leading feature of oor Con- Bryer. l.G. ; VV. l\ Schofield , P.M., P.P.G.D. ; B. Hopkinson , P.M., Org. ; John H stitutions. The chief seat of the Culdees in England was at York , and when as Cu'.dees I rowther, I. T. Whittle, D.C: I. H. Mivbury, loh n Bentham. T. H. Wootcn D u' they disappear, we find the Freemasons immediatel y succeeding them and establishing Whatham , R. Hamilton , J. B. Fairbairn , W. E. Brooks, H. Ratcliff , P.M.; * ' VV ' H s a Grand Lodge in the very city where they were in greatest evidence—another proof Taylor , James Parks, Arthur Sutcliffe , J. B. Marshall , H. B. Rudol ph, Samu- l Kew' that they were one and the same body under different names. In Scotland we have and Artnur Scarlett. Visitors : Bros. John Chadwick , P.G.S.B., P.G. Sec. ; las w' seen that the chief seats of the builders were at Kilwinning, Melrose, Aberdeen , Abbott , P.M., P.P.G.D.C; W. H. Peak, P.P.G.D.C ; G. S. Smith , P.PIG.0 E«i Edinboro ', Breechin , &c, places they had rendered famous by the erection of magni- and West Lanes.; J. M. Sinclair, P.P. J.G.D. ; Rev. J. O. Jelly, P.P.G. Chap • R ficent monasteries, to be afterwards replaced by still more magnificent abbeys, their Whitwa m, W.M. 1219; G. Bell, W.M. iSSS ; P. llratt, W.M. 24S2; G. H. Grocock chiefs being the leading architects, and their disci ples the mister builders and skilled K. Fox, P.M. ; J. Harrison, Kenneth M. Stewart, R. W. Harrison, \V. Howard and artisans who were initiated into their secret doctrines—in fact, wherever we fi dating from the building of Holyrood , in 112S, and the latter from 113G, were then examined in detail , and the visit of Desaguliers to the former in 1721 , noted , he and the members being so thoroug hly in accord on all points of Masonry, making it evident Grand Master's Council , No. 1. that the secrets of the old ledges in both-countries were similar. Fraternities were A meeting cf this old council was held at Mark Masons' Hall, Great Queen-street established in England in 1202 , at Winchester, and abou t the sime time at the Tower on the 2Sth ultimo, when there were present, among others, Comps. ATMcDj ivall, of London , Canterbury, and elsewhere, an oath or secrecy was administered to the T.I.M. ; Baron de Ferriercs, P.D.G.M., as P.D.M.; J. J. Pakes, P.C of W.; G, initiated , and a veil of mystery was spread over their proceedings. The old charges, Graveley, P.T.I.M., Treas. ; Captain T. C. Walls, P.D.G.M., Recorder; J. N. Frye, some So of which are now known, from the Regius of 1390, the Cook, 1450, to those of J. J. Thomas, N. Prower, M.A., B. Stewart, H. Briggs, E. Storr, P.T.I.M. ; Alfred the 17th century were shown to be, when not duplicates, variations of some old original, Humphreys, J. Smith, T. P. Dorman, and H. P. Hay. snd that almost to a certainty the charge formulated in 92G. Freemasonry in Lanca- After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Comps. W. H. Graveley and 0. shire and Cheshire, in the 17th century was reviewed, and the merbsrs of the old Hememann were duly admitted , received , and greeted as M.E.M., R.M., S.M., and lodges both in Warrington and Chester shown to be almost exclusively speculative. S.E.M., the ceremony being performed by the Treasurer, ably assisted by Comps. J. J. 1 he Steinmttzen of Germany were also alluded to, with a view to showing that their Pakes, Baron de Ferriercs, and J. Smith. Comp. W. A. Scurrah, D.M., was unani- parent stem was the Culdees taken over by Colman in the 17th century. mously elected Thrice Illustrious Master ; Comp. George Graveley, Treasurer ; and The lecturer concluded by quoting Alison, who says : Masonry is, beyond question , Comp. E. Mills, Outer Sentinel. Comps. Prower and Briggs were elected Auditors . A the oldest of any of the institutions that is now known in the world ; it goes back to the vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to the T.I.M. for his services during the past remotest period of Egyp tian story, prior to the departure of the Israelites lrom the land year. The resignation of Comp. Dr. Pocock was received with reuret. of Phareah ; it is fcur.d flourishing in vigour at the time of the building of the Temple of Among those sending apologies for non-attendince were Comps. G. Powell , P.D.M.; Jerusalem by King Solomon." Lieut.-Col. G. Lambert , P. T.I.M. ; R. B. Bryant, P. T.I.M. ; H. J. Lardner, P.T.I.M.; A discussion ensued, in which Bros. Dr. Brewer, James Hume, T. Vernon , and R. L. Loveland, J.P., P.T.I.M.; the Rev. Dr. Lemon , P.G. Chap. ; the Rev. C Wri-ht , others took part, the views expressed being generally opposed to the theory of the G.C.j G. Gregory, Major P. Dunbar, W. A. Scurrah, and D. P. Cama. lecturer, viz., that the Cralt had a purely operative origin, the speculative element b.-ing The council was then closed in the Degree of Select Mister. introduced in the 16th and 17th century, and gradually increasing in numbers until it A dinner was held at the Holborn Restaurant, and was well attended. The cus- finally eliminated the operatives in the ;Sth century, leaving it as it is to-day, a purely tomary toasts were duly given. speculative Order. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the Worship ful Master, and seconded by Bro. G. H. Brown , the latter remarking that an eminent Mason and anti- quarian of Chester had told him that so far as Masonry in Chester was concerned , hi had proofs that it was purely operative in its origin , and was so shortly before Randle Zhc Craft Hbvoab. Holme's day. Duke of York Lodge, No. 2449. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR The installation meeting of this very successful lodge was held at the Palatine Hotel, Colombo Preceptory, No. 164. Manchester, on the 12th inst. There was a very large attendance of brethren. The The first annual installation meeting of this young, but nourishing, preceptory in lodge was opened by Bro . Fred. Warburton , W.M., and the minutes of the previous the Island of Ceylon , took place on Wednesday, February 19th , at Freemasons' Hall , meeting were read and confirmed. At this stage Bro . W. F. Schofield , P.M., P.P.G.D., Slave Island , Colombo, and it is gratilying to note that during the past year 15 sic assumed the chair, and he appointed is Installing Oilicers, Bros. . VV. Abbott. P.P.G. knights have been installed into the Order, and that, notwithstanding the remova l of D. ofC, as S.W. ; G. S. Smith , P.P.G. Org., as J.W. ; H. Ratcliffe, P.M., as I.G.j several members throug h the exigencies of the military service, the' preceptory is in a and B. Hopkinson , P.M., as Org. Bro. T. T. Hardicker, S.W., W.M. elect, was very iljurishinif and prosperous state. ln the absence of the E.P.. Sir Knierht Captain presenled to the Installing Master by Bro. VV. Boden , I.P.M., and he was dul y con- 1 learn (South Staffordshire Regiment) and of Sir Kni ght John Maitland , P.K.C, both ducted through the first portion of the ceremony. The chair was at this point resumed being in Eng land , the chair was taken by Sir Knight L'eut.-Col. J. Blake (Commanding by Bro. Warburton , who installed his successor in a highly creditable manner. The Royal Artillery Ceylon), P.E.P., P.P.G. Constable of the Mediterranean , and who, newly-installed W.M. was duly saluted and proclaimed under the direction of the I.P.M., assisted by Sir Kni ght Col. Henry Byrde (late 57th Kegimenr, Commanding the Cey lon who gave the address to the W.M. and presented the warrant, &c. liro. Wm. Boden , Volunteers), P.E.C , installed Sir Klight Cipt. li. C. Uavies as E.P., who invested the P.M., presented the working tools in each Degree. 'The following officers were appointed following as his officers for the ensuing year: Sir Knig hts Lieut. VV. Fellowes Lukis, for the ensuing j ear, and their duties were explained by Bro. Schofield , who also addressed Constable ; Kobson , Marshal ; G. B. Lane Breri ner, Chap. ; John Guthrie, Treas.; the Wardens and brethren : bros. l- red. Warburton , I.P.M. ; C. J. Hall , S.W.; Arthur Alvis, Reg. ; J.(A. Maitland , Sub-Marshal; and J. Campbell , Captain ol the Robert Meggitt, J.W. j 11. H. S. Taylor , Chap. ; O. Rushton , Treas. ; ). Kinsey, Guard. Sec J A. G. Bryce, S.D.; A. Scarlett , J.D.. ; J. VVnittle , D.C. ; T. Wooler, I.G.; The names of several breth ren having been proposed for installation , and a vote ol II. B. Rudolph , R. Chiswell , S. Kew, J. Fairbairn , and A. Sutcliffe , Stwds. ; T. H. thanks carried by acclamation to the Installing Oilicers, the- prece p tory was closed. " Stott, Asst. Sec ; and F. Warburton , I.P.M., Charity Representative. Bro. James Priory of the Knights of Malta was then opened , and Sir Kni ght Capt. li. C Dav^s Andre w, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., was elected an honorary member of the lodtre. After was installed as 1'iior , and invested his officers . " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the Grand , Prov. Grand Officers, and 1 he sir kni ghts then adjourned to '.he Galle Face Hotel , where, after a sump tuous brethren of other lodires, the lodge was closed. banquet had been partaken of , the usual toasts were given , and a most instructive and Subsequentl y a banquet was served , the W.M. presiding. There were 12 toasts on enjoyable evening was brought to a close. the list, including the usual loyal and Misonic ones. Bro. John Chadwick , P.G.S.B., P.G. Sec, responded for " The Grand Officers ." " The Health of the Worshipful Master, liro. Hardicker ," was given and received L IOHIO Woi.vHero.N' has very kindly consented to preside at the Anniversary with great enthusiasm, and having in a few Festival in aid of the City oi London Hospital fo r Diseases of the Chest Victoria P*clc - ^ well-chosen remarks, returned his thanks, he , 2332, Borough of Greenwich , Masonic Rooms, Fast Greenwich. Emulation , Freemasons' Hall, at 6. „AcnWC MEETINGS (METROPOLITAN 2395, Avondale , Clarence Rooms, Brixton. Gavel Club, Freemasons' Tavern , at 8. For the week ending Saturday, March 2S, 181,6. 2416, Hira m , Freemasons' llall. Harrow, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Marylebone, at 8. 2455, St. Martin 's, New Town Hall , Charing Cross. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich, at 8. Editor will he glad to receive notice from Secretaries for 2562 , Pnnvrus , Criterion. Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park, S.E., at 8. Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lod ges, Rose Croix Lewis, Fishmongers' Arms, High-street, Wood Green at [^Lodges, ROYAL A RCH CHAPTERS . , 7.30. ^ receptories, Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, Loyalty, Private Rooms, 206, Mare-street , Hackney, at 8. , r« I' ¦135, Mount Lebanon , Ship and Turtle Tavern. month of meeting. Metropolitan (Victoria), Mail Coach , 60, Farringdon-street, at 7. $y> 704 , Camden , Anderton 's Motel. Queen 's Westminster, Criterion , Piccadilly, W., at 8. 1200, Stunhnpe, Surrey Masonic Hall. Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, VV., at 8. MONDAY , MARCH 23. 1471 , Islington , Great Eastern Holel. Royal Standard , Castle Tavern , 81, llolloway-road, at 8. Royal Alfred , Star and Garter, Kew Brid ge, at 8. LOD G E S. M ARK LonGE. C RAFT St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-road, S.E., 13, Hira m , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond. at 8. Poval Somerset Mouse and Inverness, Freemasons' Hall. Savage Club, Savage Club, Adelphi-terrace, at 6. . Savoy Hotel. ''' (^( li. Lodge of Harmony, LODG E S AND CH APTER S OF I NSTR UCTIO N. Selwyn, Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road, Peckham, at 8. ¦ ' Old Kinii's Arms, Freemasons' Hall. Beaconslield, Chequers Hotel, Hi gh-street, Walthamstow, at 8. Stability, Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons'-avenue, at 6. Turtle Tavern. ,£' I' liitv , Ship and Bel grave, Salutation Tavern , Newgate-street, at 6.30. Stanhope, Fox and Hounds Hotel, Upper Richmond-road, ,,' st Andrew s, Albion Tavern. Bromley St. Leonard , Bromley Vestry Hall , Bow-road, at 8. Putney, at 8.30. I "' Florence Nightingnle, Royal Mortar Hotel , Woolwich . Con lidence, Bunch of Grapes, 14, Lime-street, E.G., at 7. Temperance, Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. Amlertorrs Hotel. Li Hurgoyne, Derby Allcroft, Midland Grand Hotel , at 8. Ihe Abbey, The Town Hall , Westminster, 7.30 till g.30. - De Hrey and Ripon , I' reeniasons Hall. Doric, Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street, at 8. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. ' Bridge House Hotel. °°o Clriucer , Duke of Albany, The Clock House, Battersea-park-road, at 8. Woodgrange, I'rincess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate, E., at 8. !,,,, ' Stuart , Surrey Masonic Hall. Duke of Connaught, Royal Edward Hotel, Triangle, Hackney, 8. . Eastern Star Chapter , Hercules Tavern, Leadenhall-street, 2nd . j' Royal Savoy, Criterion. Earl of Lathom, Station Tavern , Camberwell New-roa d, S.E., 8. I and 4th Friday, at 7. L,< Shepherd' s Hush , Hush Hotel. Fidelity, Alfred Tavern , Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. Dagmar Chapter , "Slee & Pikes," t2r , Boro' High-street, at 8. ' • !': Shadwell Clcrke, Mark Masons' Hal'. Gallery, Press Club, Wine Office-court , Fleet-street, at 7. Hornsey Chapter , Prince of Wales Hotel, Eastbourne-terrace, "Jo! ilisliopsgatc, Great Eastern Hotel. Guclph , Plough and Harrow, Leytonstone-road, E„ at 8. Bishop's-road , Paddington , W., at 8. llford at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapter Station Hotel A RCH CHAPTER S. Langthorne, Angel Hotel, , , , Richmond, at 8.30. R OYAL Frascati Restaurant Oxford-street, at 8. Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Ship and Turtle Tavern. La Tolerance, , 32, Deptford , at 8 ,3 Prudence, Londesborough Berkeley Arms, John-street, Mayfair, at 8. Star Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel, Church-st., Freemasons' Hall. , Camberwell , at 8 -1' Robert liurns, London Scottish Rilles, Albert Hotel , Victoria-street, S.W., 8.30 SATURDAY, MARCH 28. 1 ODGES AND CHAPTERS Or INSTRUCTION. Merchant Navy, Town Hall, Limehouse, at 7.30. CRAFT LODGLS . Dhrkheath , Stirling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell, at 8. Mitcham, Vestiy Hell , Mitcham , at 8. " ' Hi h-street at 8 ¦ ¦ '. -mplegate, Goldsmiths' Arms, Gutter-lane, at 6.30. Mount Lebanon, "Slee & Pikes, 121 , Boro g , . 1297, West Kent , Cystal P-lncc. Tottenham Balham at Eleanor, Rose and Crown, High Cross, , at 8. Pnmure, Balham Hotel, , 7.30. 15S4, Loyalty and Charity, l-'rascati Restaurant. , The White Horse, 91, White Horse-lane, Mile End-rd., E., Plucknetl, Railway Hotel , Finchley, at 7.45. I0;ij, Henry Muggeridge, Anderton ' Friars ' London Wall s Hotel . Prosperity, Weaver s Arms, , at 7. 1700 , Orpheus, Holborn Restaurant. ' Black Bull Inn Lcwisham at 8. Ilvde Park, Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr., Bishop s-rd., Ravensbourne, , , 2472, Walthamstow, Chequer's Holel. Paddington , at 8. Rose of Denmark, Brunswick House, Wandsworth-road, at 8. R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER Kinnsland , Cock Tavern. Highbury, N.. at 8..10. Royal Jubilee, the Crown , Lambeth-road, S.E., at 8. . Harmless of Ripon , Mjldmay Tnvem, liall's Pond-road , N., 7.30. Royal Oak, Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford, at 8. 1 O22 , Rose, Surrey .Masonic Hall. Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , rs, Finsbury-pavement, at 7.30. St. Leonard, Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-rd., Victoria Pic., 8. , Claphim S.W., at 7.30. Southgate, Railway Hotel, New Southgate, at 8. I Nnrtiine. C.anden Hotel , LODGE S AND CH APTE RS OF I NSTRUCTION . North London Chapter , Cock Hotel , Highbury, at 8. Strong Man , Blue Anchor, 164, Fenchurch-street, E.C, al 6.30. I p erseverance. R'dter's I lote'. Unborn , E.C, at 7. Temperance-in-the-East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Poplar, Alexandra Palace, Staticn Hotel, Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. Regent's Park, Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8 at 7.30. , Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith, at 7.30. Duke of Connaug Koyal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel opposite Wimbledon Rail- United Mariners, Duke of Albanv, Kitto-road , Nonhead, at 7.30. ht, The Lord Napier, West Side, London Fields, way Station), at 7.30. United Strength, Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Euston-road , al 8. ' at 8. Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel, Putney, at 8. Wanderers, V ictoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S. W., Ebury, Grapes Tavern , 123, High-street, Borough , S.E., at 8. Eccleston Si. James's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance* at 7.30. , , Victoria Tavern , 46 Buckingham Palace-road, at 7. ' Park St Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwcdl New-road. Whittington, Red Lion Popp in 's-court, Fleet-street, at 8. j Finsbury , Cock Tavern , at 8. St. Michael' s, Norland Arms, Addisou-rd. North , Uxbridge-rd., 8 Andrew Chapter , Bush Hotel, Shepherd's Bush, W., at 8. King Harold, Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. Sincerity, Blackwall Railway Hotel, Fenchurch-street, at 7. Domatic Chapter , St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, W., at 8. ! Manchester, Old King's Heaa, Euston-road, at 8. Stockwell , White Hart, Abchurch-lane, E.C, at 6. Camden Mark Lodge, Earl Russell, Pancras-road, King's Cross, 8 1 Percy, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road, N., at 8. Star, New Cross House, Deptlord S.E., United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich, at *, .30 MARCH 26. , at 7. Upton , Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate-street, at 8. THURSDAY, Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel, Kitto-road, St. Katherine'a Walthamstow , The Chequers, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. General Committee Girls' School , at I'Vci'masons' llall, at 5. park, Hatcham, S.E., at 7.30. Mount Sinai Chapter Wellington , New Cross House, New Cross, at 8. C RAFT LODGES. , Red Lion Hotel¦¦nets, i4, King-st., Regent-st. Star and Garter Hotel , Pall Mall . \V., at 3. VV. at 8. Voodrow, 22, Neptune (iuildhall Tavern. Falkland " Falkl.ind-ro.-ul N.W , at H. , Zetland , "The , , Mount Morinh , Freemasons' Hall. Duke's Head, Whitechapel-road , at 6. 34, Doric Chapter , 79, 05, Prosperity, Guildhall Tavern. Fishmongers' Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N., at 8 Lewis Chapter , 6(t , Grenadiers , Freemasons' Hall, N'orlh London Chapter . Cock Tavern. HUhourv. at 8 WILLIN G'S SELECTED ng. Shakespear, Albion Tavern. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. 507, I'llited Pil grims, Brid ge House Hotel. THEATRICAL PROGRAMME. 760, \\ illiam Preston , Cannon-street Hotel. C R AFT LODGES . 8(,i , I'iusbury, (treat ICastern Hotel. DRURY LAN K THEATRE. Deptford. IJ , Tusca n , Freemasons' Hall. 871, Royal Oak , White Swan, At 7. .JC1, Pantomime, C IXDEIM C LL A . 4',, Old I'nion , Shi p and Turtle Tavern. 1 421 , Langthorne, Angel Hotel , llford. U5, Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hal'. 1524, Duke of Connaught, Anderton 's Hotel . COVENT GAnriK.V. 1115, Mono .T and Generosity, Inns of Court Hotel. rOoS , Kilburn , Blanchard's Restaurant. S HAKOS OF FANCY H UHSS BALLS. INI , Imhistrv , Freemasons' llall. it..;H , Skelmersdale, Surrey Masonic Hall. ADHLl'lll THEATUK. :: ¦:, !*r.-H- l , Cannon-street Ifotel. 1S1O , Victoria Park , London Tavern. At 8, O.M! op Tin: B I :ST. ' :¦(,. Prince ol Wales, Hotel Melropole. 1974, St. Mary Abbott 's, Bailey 's Hotel , Kensington. GAIETif THEATRE. n-S S iutliern Slar. Brid ge House Hotel. 2192, Hi ghbury, Cock Tavern , Highbury. At 8, T HE S HOP G III L . r,j*. Pliury, Criterion. 22O4, Chough , Cannon-street Hotel. PRINCE OP WALES' THEATRE. 1441 , Ivy, Surrey Masonic Hall. 2 , Sir Walter Raleigh , Inns of Court Hotel. 4^2 At 8 G ENTLEM AN J O E. :ioS, Puipiii', Criterion. , R OYAL A RCH C H A PTERS . :-(;¦, St. Stephens', Green Man Assembly Rooms. AVENUE THEATRE. St. George's, I'reemasons' Hall. At S, T OE N EW BA KM A II I . R UVA L A RCH CHAPTERS . *5, 10 1 , Temple, Shi p and Turtle Tavern. LYH1C THEATRE. 21 , ' yrus , Blanchard's Restaurant. 177, Domatic, Anderton 's Hotel. At S.15, THE SIGN op THE C ROSS. Queen Victoria Tavern, Exmouth-st;, Stepney at 8. CANTERBURY. and Grand Hotcl St Pancras Station at ' Victoria Tavern, Gertrude-street, Chelsea, at 8. Jin, ; I ,.', > - , 7.30. St. Luke s, At 7.10, G RAND VA RIETY E N TERT A INMENT . ""'it tdgcumbe, Havelock Arms, Naylor-road , Asylum-road Sir .Hugh M ddelton , Star and Garter, Upper-st., Islington, at 8. • cekham , y ., , at 8. Southern Star, Sir Sydney Smith, Chester-st., Kennington, at 8, PARAGON. Star IW?' ,?nd Garter, Powis-street, Woolwich, at 8. Stockwell, Salutation Tavern, Newgate-street, at 6.30. At 7.30, G RAND VA RIETY E N TERT A INMENT . -?• Chest« Arms, Albany-street, N.W., at 8. Tranquillity, Manchester H otel , Aldersgate-street, E.C, at 7.30 1W UlS THE ROY'AL, HOLBORN. n ." ' blirV Park. Hnrnspw WnnJ T.« Kind.,,,-.. P. .b «*Q Tredegar, The Cheshire Cheese, Crutched Friars, E.C, at 7.30. '' r crick ' ' At 7.15, A BRILLI A NT CO MP AN Y OP ST A R A RTI STE S. '" \v u, W'Hiam, Eagle Tavern, Clifton-road . Maida Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-street, Woolwich. ' at8- Victoria Park, George Hotel, Stratford, E., at 7.30. METROPOLITAN. P -th- ' 1> Kichnif'To' 0rt|and Hotel, Greenwich, at 8. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, Heme Hill , at 8 At 7.30, G RAND VARIETY E NTERT A I N MENT . d,Sta Rot !, ; ,t! on Hotel - Richmond, at 8.3°. Prince Frederick William Chapter , Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , 8 1,ras<:a'i MIDDLESEX. South I IJ * Restaurant, Oxford-street, VV. . Maida Vale, VV., at 8. V - I esex At 7.30, G RAND VARIETY E NTERT A I N MENT . St. KVU r, > Bea"fort House, Walham Green, S.W., at 7.30 ' M som Ha . Weston-super-Mare at 8. FRIDAY , MARCH 27. ROYAI, AQUARIUM. St. I ™ ?, ? " , Ilvkn ' . 5?edf ord Hotel i Victoria Park-road , South Council Boys' School, at I'reemasons' Hall , at 4. Open 10 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. Free Entertainments all Day. ' W CRAFT LODGES. MADAME TUSSAUD'S. Wan&: te. Ha ri I0'61 New Cross Gate at 8. h c?; Ma>-k', ' ' Open 0 a.m. to 10 p.m. G R AND EXHIBITION . v'estl) U,,,n 'r?,'- s School-room , Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8 6o, Peace and Honor, Freemasons' Hall. Wc'stbo rnc-terrac<; North Jerusalem Freemasons' Hall. MOORE AND HUHGKSS MINSTRELS. r°ad , at 8 " ' " , Harrow- 197, , 509, Fitzroy, Head-quarters Hon . Artillery Company, City-rd . At 8, G RAND FLN TERTA I N MEXT , " r<,c Dra c5mden rh^ - iS, Son. Stepney, at 8. 20C0, Karl of Mornington , Cafe Royal. ' Kinto " '!' The Moorgate, Moorgate-street at 8. London Irish Rilles , I'reemasons' Hall. M I "! ' , 23 12, Price IS. Cd. nett. Lod Se« Stirling Castle Hotel Camberwell Green, S.E it , R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . FREEMASON'S HYMN THE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25. 1839, Duke of Cornwall , Freemasons' Hall. "«r L ODG ES MYSTIC TIE. Words and Musi c composed by J . K N I G HT S TEMPLAR . F. STBIN . ' 1 " J . p : °i', 'ili'!!'' ' 1' ri;e'™sons' Hall. , 26 Faith and Fidelity , Mark Masons' Hall. l. !- , London: G HOROE K ENNING , iff & I 6A, Gt. Queerest. ,. ' ; '.I'lir.Ues , Holhorn ll,.' Ten,,, : " ' ? " Sis'e'« Hotel. All Saints, Town Hall, Pop lar, at 7.30. l0 ' ADLER - °. \' iel < rii J'- ^'n-tlie-ICasl , Assembl y Rooms, Poplar. Citadel , Farleigh Hotel, Amhnrst-road, Stoke Newington, N., 8- N OF INSTALLATION , by H. S , P.M., P.Z., '¦l'», Kov-.t,""1'1 '-'!1 Tavern. Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool-street, E.C, at 7. Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions ," with a Masonic 5"' 1 s l ' l) r h"' L' "r Wn,c Holel , Wimbledon. Coborn , The George Inn , High-road, South Woodford , at 8. IR LBER T I ' - uiVf.'" .s' / * Bbgrap hy, Portrait, and Autograph of S A VV. ¦ ' eiitiri,r „ ' A"Jerton 's Hotel. Crusaders, Northampton Arms, Goswell-road, at 8.30. ^"GS V W OODS , C.B., Garrer King of Arms , Past Grand Warde n ; 'l' "'gr.ss ".'.'"' """ Omrt lfctfl. Earl of Carnarvon , Elgin Hotel, Ladbroke-gro-re, Notting-hill , 8 , ( ' i' m '«ms' Hall , Earl of Zetland Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle, Hackney, at England and Oand Director of Ceremonies. 2s. bd. "' ' '4l>amam , r .;' : , 7. '" Cnter on. Euphrates, Green Man, Mansell-strcct, VVhitechapel , E., at 8. The ' Freemason ' O.lice , 16 & i6.\, Great Queen-st., W.C. A N INTERESTING DISCUSSION on " Bricks and Brick Making " took place at c flfcasonic anb General tTtbfngs, J ames 's Hall , Piccadill y, en Tuesday last. Bro , Henry Lovegrove was in th e chai T HE MEMBERS of the Cordwainer Ward Lodge , of which Bro. C. I . \Vilk;„ Pimbury is W.M., Bro. H.J . Adams , P.G.S.B., is Treasurer , and Bro. Henry S°n great regret of the death of Bro. Love7r As WE ARE just going to press we learn wit h is Secretary, have unanimousl y elected Bro. Alderman Walter Vaughan Mor gan as VV °\t J abez Church , which occurred at 7.30 this morning from pneumonia and subsequent for the ensuing year. ' ' comp lications. Bro . Church was W.M. of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No. 1910, P.G.W. M iddx. (Craft), P.G.O. (Mark), and a member of the General Board , He A "L ADIES N IGHT " in compliment to Brc. Fred. H. Cozens was given bv tt, was also a Past Preceptor of the St. George 's Preceptory (K.T.). Excelsior City Musical Society, at the Cannon-street Hotel , E.C., on Mon day evenin the ifith instant. A number of ladies and gentlemen gave their service s on the ^' T HE G OLDSMITHS ' C OMPANY have made a donation of £200 to the funds of the occ " Metropolita n Hosp ital , Kingsland-road. sion, among them being the Misses Margaret Snow , Louise Jenkins , and Emily Foxcr oh the Dilettante Quartette, Master Claude Gascoigne , the marvellous boy pianis t , Br H ER M AJ ESTY THE Q UEEN has promised her annual subscri ption of to the ° .£50 Fred. II. Cozens himself , and many others , and a cap ital programme was carrie d oi t Royal National Lifeboat Institution , of which she is Patron. very successfull y. , M RS . SOPHIA AsiiMEAn-IlARTLETT , mother of Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett M.P., A BELVEDERE T OWER , nearly 200 feet in height , similar to those erected at and Bro. W. Burdett-Coutts M.P., died suddenl y at Tunbrid ge Wells on Saturday last th , VV01 Id' s Fair , Chicago , and at the Paris and Philadelphia Exhibitions , will be erecte l in her Soth year. this season at the Emp ire of India and Cey lon Exhibition. The Tower will be ha nd somely designed T HE ST . J OHN ' S L ODGE , NO . 173(1, Halifax , has just purchased from the Halifax , provided with two passenger lifts, and have several balconied storeys Corporation the H eatherstone Mansion , in Bull Close-lane , for £1725. It is understood The top platform will accommodate about 100 persons , and from this an ' excellent view that the lodge is to take up its quarters there. may be obtained , while the Tower itself will be a striking feature of the Queen 's Court and will, at night , be illuminated by a lighthouse lamp of 4,000,000 candle power. ' T HE C OUNCIL of the British National Society for Aid to the Sick and Woundedof in War , held a meeting on Monday, and vote d a sum of ^ioqo for the benefit the B RO . V ISCOUNT E BRINGTON , who for many years has been Provincial Gra nd I talian soldiers who have suffered during the Abyssinian Campaign. Master of Devonshire , has intimated to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales , M.W. Gra nd Master of England , his intention to resign that position in consequence of press ure T HE INAUGURAL BANQUET of the London East Anglian Society was held at the of other engagements. The announcement has been received with general regret , as his Holborn Restaurant on Saturday evening last , under the presidency of Bro. General lordship is held in great esteem throug hout the province. It is probable that the Sir Evelyn Wood V.C., who was supported by a numerous body of guests. office , will be conferred on Bro. Sir Stafford Northcote , C.B.. M.P. , who has for a long perio d B ROS . B HOVVNAGGREE , Victor Cavendish , and Sir Frederick Milner , Bart., are filled the position of Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons of Devon , and ^ his among the 25 members of the House of Commons whom the. Government have appointment to preside over the Craft would be hailed with satisfaction throu ghout the arranged shall constitute the Select Committee on Distress from Want of Employment. province. T HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the " National Masonic Veterans ' Associa- A MEETING of the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Masonic Edu catio nal tion " will be held at the Central Masonic Hal l, Newcastle-upon-Tyne , to-morrow Institution has been held in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool. Bro. Dr . J . K. (Saturday), at 4 p.m. The acting Secretary of the association is Bro. F. Schnitger , by Smith presided. Fifteen children , recommended by the General Committee of the whom all information will be most courteously given. Charity, were elected on the foundation of the Institution. The Treasurer , Bro. Callow reported that the income of the Institution for the past year , including a balan ce' H.R.H. THE P RINCESS of W ALES , accompanied by the Princesses Victoria and the expenditure on the maintenance of children and Maud and Prince Charles of Denmark , arrived on Saturday last at Sandring him , where amounted to £2500, incident al ' charges totalled up to £1654, and the invested capital now reached about £ 23,000. Bro. they purpose remaining over the Easter holidays , Prince Charles s visit being extended l)r. Crawford Chairman of the Ball Committee , intimated that a meeting would a few days longer before rej oining his shi p. , beheld at an early date , and he trusted he would be able to announce a surplus , includ ing T HE F IFTEEN SUCTIONS will be worked in the Blackheath Lodge of Instruction donations , of about £500. at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , on Monday, the 30th instant , under T HE F IFTEEN SECTIONS will be worked at the King H arold Lodge of Instr uction the able presidency of Bro. Wm. Dawson , W.M. 7SS. Lod ge opened at 7 p.m. , sharp . All bre thren will be heartily welcomed. which meets at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , to-morrow (Saturday ) at 6.30 p.m. Bro. J. Robinson , P.M. 1327, P.P.G.W., will preside as W.M. ; with Bro . VV, T HE D UKE AND D UCHESS OF YORK , attended by Sir Charles Cust , returned to Bickel , P.M. 1327, as S.W. ; Bro. j. Mark , W.M. 1327, as J.W.; and Bro. G.Houlds- town on Monday from Bagshot Park , where they had been since Saturday last staying worth , P.M. 1327, P.P.G.P., as I.P.M. The work will be done as follows : Fir st with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. In the evening their Royal Hi ghness wit- Lecture—Bros. J. Sharp, W. Robinson , R. Taffee , J. Mark , J. Hodgson , W. Bangs, nessed a performance of " The Squire of -Dames " at the Criterion Theatre. and D. Sheppard ; Second Lecture—Bros. J . Priddle , W. Bickel , G. Shelbourne , J Robinson , and W. Bailey ; and Third Lecture—Bros. J. Dent, M. Mclnerny, and VV. T HE PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Lord Bolton , who died on the 7th November ( Curtis. Bro. J . Robinson , P.M., P.P.G.W., is Preceptor of the lodge ; Bro. G. last at the age of 77 vears , has been valued at close on £224. 300, the executors being Houldsworth , Treas. ; and Bro. VV. Bailev, I.G. 2343, Hon. Sec. Bro. the Hon. Orde -Powlett (now Lord Bolton), P.G.W., D.P.G.M. North and East York shire , and the Hon . Amias L. Orde-Powlett , power being received to grant probate AN APPEAL is being made to the public in behal f of the fund which is being raised to the Hon. H. R. Orde-Powlett. for the preservation and restoration of the tower and spire of Salisbury Cathedral. It has been declared by no less eminent an authority than Bro. Sir A. Blomfield , A.R.A., By THE KINDNESS of Bro. Sir Augustus Harris , P.G. Treas., the whole of the that it is necessary that steps should be immediatel y taken to strengthen the foundations boys of our School at Wood Green enjoyed a visit to the Drury Lane Pantomimi on of the piers and effect such other repairs as will enable the tower and spi re to be sus< Monday, the 16th inst. Ihe Board of Management has also to acknowledge with much tained in their present position , and it is estimated that from £15,000 to £20,000 will gratitude the invitation of Bro. W. S. Penley, who has given the senior boys renewed be required in order that the work may be done effectivel y. It is needless to say that opportunities of witnessing him in " Charley 's Aunt. " anything which is done towards the preservation of such an edifice as Salisbury Cathedral T HE COMMITTEE of the Guildhall School of Music held a meeting on Monda y, has our warmest sympath y, and we sincerely trust that the endeavours which are being when it was decided that the salary to be paid to the successor of the late Bro. Sir J oseph made to restore and preserve the tower and spire will meet with success. Barnaby as Principal should be £1000 per annum , and that his hours of attendance T HE 53RD A NNUAL R EPORT of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York should be from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The date on which the new Princi pal will enter on shows that the funds now amount to £45,2713,564, being an increase of £3,386,355 his duties will be the. second week in September. during the year. The interest earned on the Mean Funds has been at the rate of B RO . CAPTAIN LORD C HARLES B ERESFORD , since relinquishing the appointment £4 19s. 6d. per cent, per annum , excluding an increase in the value of investments to of Captain in charge of the Medway Dockyard Reserve , has been placed upon the half- the extent of £270,263. The premiums received are £7,505,378, bsing an increase of pay list. His term of office will not full y exp ire till J uly, but , in consideration of his £396,962. The new premiums amount to £2,083,783. The new policies issued and services , the Lords of the Admiralty have relieved him of the post now that he has com- paid for in 1S95 were 56,059, insuring £30,296,931. This excludes all policies issued in puted the period of service qualif ying him for flag rank. 1S95 that were not paid for in the account of that year. The total policies in force are 314,024, insuring £184,614,878. The surplus over all liabilities now exceeds five-an d-a- T HE SPRING H ORSE S HOW of the Peterboroug h Agricultural Societ y was held on having increased by more than one million during the past year. Saturday last , attracting a large number of entries from all parts of the country. The half millions sterling, championshi p, which carries with it the Shire Horse Society's gold medal and the Peter- T HE F INSUURY P ARK . W ORKING LADS' I NSTITUTE is evidentl y doing good borough Society 's silver medal , was awarded to Dunsmore Willington Boy, belong ing to work , and only needs that it should be more widel y known in order to receive great er Mr. P. A. Muntz , M.P., which took first prize in the Shire Stallion Class. support and sympath y. From the eighth Annual Report to the 15th May, 1S95, we learn that during the year the number of enr olled members was 191. These are divided T HE CABINET COUNCIL which was held at the Foreign Office, on Monday, was into seniors. 67; Boys' Brigade , 84; and juniors , 46. Evening Educational Classes attended by Bros, the Right Hon. A. Akers-Douglas , Lord Balfour of Burlei gh, Lord while during the winter session Halsbury (Lord Chancellor) ; Lord Ashbourne (Lord Chancellor of I reland) ; Sir are held , with very satisfactory results , twice a week , M. meetings are held at which lectures on various subjects of interest and utility are given Hicks-Beach , Bart. ; the Duke of Devonshire , Lord George Hamilton , the Ri ght Hon. Library, which contains volumes , and a W. H. Long, and Sir M. White-Ridley, Bart., and the other Ministers. by competent persons. There is also a 500 gymnasium , which is well attended , while a cricket club has been established with very T HE COUNTESS OF W ARWICK left Warwick Castle for the South of France on creditable results. Concerts and entertainments are likewise given, while holiday, Monday, taking with her her only son, Lord Brooke , who has been suffering from a clothing, and sick clubs have been grafted on the Institute , and are found to be of great bronchial attack at Eton. Her ladyship has just founded a home for cripp les at War - benefit. But all these endeavou rs to do good to the youngsters involve a considerab le wick , intended chiefly for little sufferers who have been discharged^ after treatm ent from outl ay, and the Institute is'in need of funds to enable it to carry on its benefic ent work , the London Orthopaedic hosp itals, and require pure air and generous diet in order to and we hope that its appe al for support , which it is so justl y entitled to, will not b: complete their recovery. made in vain. The Hon . Secretary is Mr. E. W. Pope , No. 22, Woodberry Grove , N. B RO . DR . W ILLIAM SALMIN , of Penl ynn Court , Glamorganshire (to whom last EASTER R AILWAY F ACILITIES .—The Great Western Railway Comp any issue year Mr. Gladstone sent " since re wishes for here and herea fter "), has entered on his ordinary as well as excursion tickets at their City and West-end offices. The booking 107th year. He was born in Suffolk in 1790, and moved with his father , also a doctor , office at Paddington Station will be open for the issue of tickets the whole day on tns to Cowbrid ge in 1798. He has been for 50 years a magistrate for Glamorganshire , and Monday, Tuesd ay, Wednesd ay, and Thursday before Easter. Cheap tickets , at sP ecl?' claims to be the oldest Freemason in the wo rld. He has had eight children , but onl y low fares and available from April 2nd to 6th , will be issued fro m Lond on to Bath , one, a daughter , is alive . He sleeps well, rises at noon , dines at six o' clock (when he Bristol , Exeter , Plymouth , Falmouth , Penzance , Yeovil, Dorchester , Weymout h , ana takes two glasses of wine), and goes to bed at nine. He has not smoked since he was certain other stations in the South and West of England. Tickets at 25s. return , avail- 90, nor has he been out for a drive since his hundredth year. able for ii. days, will also be issued for use on Apr il 2nd , 4th , and 6th , to Guern sey ana hours and 1 iy- T HE U NITED STATES AMBASSADOR and Mrs. Bayard , Bro. Lord Herschell , Bro. J ersey. On Thursday, April 2nd , an excursion , reaching Exeter in 5J - mouth in ,' hours , will leave Paddington at a.m. Excursions will also be run on Lord and Lad y Balfour of Burleigh , Bro. Lord and Lady Arthur Hill , and Bro. the 7: 7.55 Oxfo rd , Hon . Schomberg McDonnell were among the guests at the dinner party given by the the same day to Bristol , Weston-super-Mare , Taunton , Yeovil, Weymouth , , Gloucester , Cheltenham , Newport , Home Secretar y (Bro . Sir M. White Ridley, Bart., M.P.) and the Hon. Lid y Ridley at Birming ham , Shrewsbury, Chester Cirencester , un their residence in Carlton House Terrace on Saturday evening last , and at the recep tion Cardiff , Swansea , Carmarthen , New Milford , Evesham , Worcester , Malvern , &c. Good Friday, cheap trains will run to Reading, Oxford , and other riverside statio ns, u. which was held subsequentl y there were present , among others , the Belgian and ec;., Brazilian Ministers , Bro. the Earl of Crawford , Bro. Lord Norton , Bro. Lord Justice Saturda y, April 4th , an excursion will run to Bath , Bristol , Weston-super- Mare , excursions will be made to Reading, Bath , Bristol , Weston-sup er-AUr e, Lopez , Bro. the Hon. M. F. Massey-Mainwaring, Bro. Sir W. Dixon-Ha 'tland , Bart., and on Monday, halt-a ay M.P., Bro . Sir John Llewelyn , M.P., and Bro. Sir Charles Dalrymp le, M.P. Cirencester , Gloucester , Cheltenham , &c. On Tuesday, April 7th , a cheap excursion will leave Paddington at 12.10 noon for Oxford , Leamingto n, and Stra 11 "' T HE D UKE AND D UCHESS OF T ECK dined with Earl and Coun tess Stanhope at on-Avon. In addition to these excursion ', cheap trains will be run to Londo n tr their residence in Grosvenor-p lace on Saturday evening last , among the guests invited centre s of p°i> ... most of the provincial towns , and between the princi pal w to meet her Royal Highness and her husband being Bro. the Earl and Countess of tion. On the Thursday before Easte r , most of the long-distanc e tra ins Dartmouth , Bro. Lord and Lad y Ampthill , Bro . General Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey be dup licated ; the first portion , as a general rule , will take pas senz Buller , and Bro. Sir J ohn Stirling Maxwell , Bart., M.P. At the Countess ' s reception for the longer distances and the second those for less distant P l» which followed there were present the Russian Ambassador , the A ustro-Hungarian On Good Frid ay, the trains will run as on Sundays , with the addition of the 5 3° ^ Ambassador and the Countess Isabel Devn a ' ^ , the United States Ambassador and Mr s. newspaper train which will run as far as Oxfoid, Plymouth and Swansea , ca'' in i> tef) Bayard , the Turkish Ambassador , the Marchioness of Headfort , Bro. the Earl of usual intermediate stations , and connecting at Oxford with trains to the ™orc e > Donoughmore , Bro. the Earl and Countess of Wharncliffe , Bro. Viscount and auivi ¦ ^ Birmingham , ana woivernampron districts ; at natnampron toy special h , n c Viscountess Valentia , Bro. Lord and Lady Balfour of Burleig h, Bro. Lord and Lad y a.m. train from Bathampton to the Weymouth line ; and at Plym outh n'" 8.47 lssl on Cremorne , Bro. Lord Glenesk , and many others. 2.15 p.m., thence to Penzance. Cheap third-class excursion tickets will be . '°[roin by specified train- L'NITV IS S TRENGTH may, indeed , be said with regard to Holloway 's Pills and Ointment , for Good Friday, Saturday, April 4th , Easter Sunday and Monday, Paddington , Kensington ( Addison-road), Ham mersmith , and certain station s 0 ^ when used together they are remarkable in their elVeels upon disease;. No matter how stubborn Win dsor. the symptoms may be, they cannot long withstand these remedies . All sulierers , whom other Metropolitan , Metropolitan District and North London Railways , to Staines , ets treatment has failed to relieve, should try the celebrated Ointment , which will strengthen and low, Maidenhea d, Henley, and other popular riverside resorts. Cheap week- end .j cure them. The Pills recommend themselves to the attention of all sulierers. No injurious Thursday, April 2nd , Goc d Friday, and Saturday, April 4th ^ consequences can result from their use -, no mistake can be made in their administration. will be issued on ' Q x [or d, In port , Abbotsbury, Dorchestir , Weymouth , Malvern , Church Stretto n , -; ,. s indigestion , conlirmed d yspepsia , and chronic consti pation , the most beneficial ellects have been , issued on r and always must be, obtained from the wholesome power exerted by these purif ying Pills over Leamington , Warwick , and Stratford-on-Avon. These tickets are the digestion , and Satu rdays throughout the year.