CONTENTS. attempts ; and Nos. 14 and 19, the former of whom brings LEADER— PAGE The Approaching Election of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ... 231 forward 21 votes from 1895 and 1896 , and the latter fij from last " The Finest Hoax of the Century ...... 232 year. Kent furnishes the following live candidates : No. 12 , Supreme Grand Chapter (Quarterly Convocation) ...... -i- who has 68 votes and No. Grand Chapter Officers ...... •*.. 233 5 13 with 530 votes from the 1S95 and Consecration of the Dart Lodge, No. 264 1 ...... 234 1896 elections ; No. 26, who polled 410 votes last year ; and Nos. Consecration of the Queen Victoria Lodge, No. 2G55 ...... 234 35 and 52—new cases. Cheshire also sends up live , viz., No. 10 Consecration of the Crusaders Chapter, No. 1G77 ...... 23G Craft Masonry ...... ¦•• 23G with nine votes in hand from the last two elections : Nos. 24 MASONIC NOTES— and 27 with 4 and 3 votes respertivclv from 189 6 ; and two new Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Grand Chapter of England ... 239 Festival of the Girls'Sc'ioo l ...... ••¦ 239 candidates at Nos. 46 and .58 respectivelv. "West Yorkshire is Great Priory of the Order of the Temple...... 239 responsible for Nos. 28, 30, 44, and 53, who are all app licants Empire Lodge, No. 210S ...... 239 for the first time. North and Kast Yorkshire furnishes No. I , Correspondence ...... ••• 24° Reviews ...... 240 whose name has been on the list for 15 years and who will start Craft Masonry ...... ¦•¦ ... 24° for his 15th ballot with 796 votes to her credit , and No. 33, a Royal Arch ...... -li lirst case. Suffolk is entered for two, of whom No. brings Ancient and Accepted Rite ...... -43 17 The Craft Abroad ...... •¦• - 243 forward 3308 from 1895 and 1S96, and No. 23, one vote from Consecration of the Richard Newhouse Chapter, No. 2433 ...... 243 last year. Lincolnshire and Norfolk also furnish t ,vo each , but Lodges and Chapter of Instruction ...... 243 Obituary ...... 24 *1 all of them are new cases, Nos. 38 and 61 being from the former Masonic and General Tidings ...... -.. ••• -H Province and Nos. 54 and 57 from the latter. No. 2 hails from Northumberland and commences her 14th ballot with 393 votes APPROACHING ELECTION OF THE ROYAL in hand , and No. 7, from Notting hamshire, brings forward 53 votes MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. from the last four years. A Dorset brother at No. 18 polled 63 Thc Annual General Meeting of thc Governors and Sub- votes in 189 G and a Shropshire brother live votes at the same scribers of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will be- election , while the remaining eight are all new cases with claims held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday, the 21st instant , when , respectively on Berkshire, Hampshire and the Isle o( Wight , as soon as the ordinary business lias been transacted, tlie poll Victoria , South Wales (Western Division), Hertfordshire , will be opened for thc election of candidates to fill thc vacancies Warwickshire, Bristol , and Cornwall . Onl y a small proportion that have occurred since the meeting of last year. As usual , of these poor old brethren were subscribing members of lod ges thc lists of app licants arc formidable by comparison with thc for less than the prescribed number of years, their candidature number that can bc elected on the two Funds , there being as being justified by their permanent disablement through blindness , many as 65 candidates for the 13 vacancies—including the three paralysis, or other sufficient cause, while about one-third are deferred—on the Male Fund , which wcre declared at thc meet- returned as having subscribed for 25 years and upwards. Several ing of the Committee of Management in February, and 52 of them have also done good service to Masonry in the days of candidates for the iS vacancies—including the three deferred— their prosperity, while the mere fact of their names being on the on the Widows' Fund which wcre declared at thc same Committee list is proof direct that (heir claims to be admitted to the benefits meeting. An}' other annuities which may have fallen vacant on of the Institution are in all respects satisfactory. cither Fund between the date of the said meeting and the 21st For the instant will , doubtless, if the practice in recent years is followed, W IDOWS' FUND bc also filled up. there are 53 candidates , of whom 26 are old and 26 new app li For the M ALE FUND . cants, the number of vacancies, so far as we know up to th< there are, as wc have said, 65 candidates for the 13 vacancies— present time, to be filled being iS, namely, 15 immediate and 10 immediate, and three deferred—and of these 27 remain on three deferred. London is responsible for 10 of thc number and the list from last year's election , and 38 are new candidates. is partly interested in two others. Of the former onl y the widow- London furnishes 26 candidates, and thc Provinces and Abroad it No. 24 was on last year's list , and she brings forward 130 39, the former being placed on the list as follows : No. 5. who votes, the other nine being new cases and returne d at Nos. 27 brings forward 1632 votes from five previous elections , and No. and 28 ; 30 ; 33 and 34 ; 38 ; 40 and 41 ; and 44. The other two C) , who starts with 2936 to his credit, of which all but 20 votes —No. 39 ( London and Kent) , and No. 47 (London and Suffolk) were recorded in his favour at the last four elections. No. —are also new cases. 0( the 40 from the Provinces and Abroad 8 was a candidate for the firs t time in 1894, and since then lias there are IWe from Devonshire , No. 3, with 271 votes and No. accumulated 248 votes, and receives 40 additional ; No. 1 r brings 5, with 294 votes lro m ir previous elections , No. 7, with 22fl forward 1403 votes from 1895 and 1896, and Nos. 15 aud ifi have votes fro m ro previous years ; No. y, who has obtained Nf voles in hand 2094 and 14 66 votes respectively from the same years. at the last eight elections ; and No. 2(1, who brings forward -cm No . 20 polled 3325 votes last year, and will receive a further 20; votes from last year. Warwickshire sends four candidates , namely, No. 21 , 2456 votes, with 20 added ; and No. 25, 25S votes , with No. 15, who starts with 393 votes from the last three elections ; 20 added. Thc other 17 arc new candidates , viz : Nos. 31 and No. 19, who scored seven votes in 1895 and i SijG; No. 20 , who 32 ; 34 ; 3(1 and 37 ; 41, 42, and 43 ; 47 ; 49, 50 , and 5 r.; 55 obtained 315 votes last year ; and No. 23, who starts with seven and 56; 59 and 60; and 64. Of the 39 applicants from tin votes. Sussex and Somersetshire each furnish three—those from Provinces and Abroad , the followin g live hail from Devonshire , the former being No. lS , who polled 20 votes in 1895 and 189 G ; namel y; No. 3, whose name has beeu before the Governors for No. 25, with 940 votes from last year ; and No. 52. The Somerset- 13 years, though he has obtained onl y 267 votes at the 1 . > previous shire are all new eases , and appear as Nos. 32 , _ 6 , and 43. There ballots ; No. 4, who has 43" votes from seven previous attempts ; are eight Provinces with two candidates ap iece—Cumberland No. y, who has received no votes whatever Irom her past and Westmorland sending up No. 1, who has 297 votes from her 13 previous attempts, and No. li , with 19 votes from five years ; Church from being gulled by M. LEO TAXIL in this matter and Bristol, No. 8, with 20 votes from nine ballots, and a new case it ought not in reason to keep them from publicly retracting their at No. 48; Staffordshire , No. 10 , with 98 votes in hand from the error and avowing that, on the faith of statements which have last eight, aud No. 14, with 40 votes from the last three years ; since been proved to be false, they have unwittingly slandered a East Lancashire, No. 2, with 333 votes obtained at 13 elections, body of reputable men whose watchwords are Loyalty and and No. 13, with 32 votes from four ; West Lancashire, No. 16, Charity. They can easily do this in a dignified manner and with 13 votes from the last three years, and No. 2g, a new- sincerely. We have no desire that they should humble them- case ; Middlesex , Nos. 35 and 42 ; Kent, Nos. 45 and 51; and selves before the world, but only that they should cease their Bedfordshire, Nos. 49 and 50. The Durham widow at No. 4 starts enmity towards a Society which has clone them no harm, has with 271 votes from 11 years ; the Cornish widow at No. 6 with always shown them, as it has shown to every other religious 114 votes from the last 10 years ; the Lincolnshire widow at No.12 organisation , the utmost respect, and has no other obj ect in has 42 votes in hand ; thc North Wales at No. 17, 21 votes, and view than to live in Charity with all men, whether they be those from Oxfordshire and Cheshire , at Nos. 21 and 22, 439 and Masons or non-Masons. Perhaps, too, if they realise that they 7 votes respectively. No. 31, from Bengal, No. 38, from West are in error in (heir more recent charges, they may bethink them- Yorkshire, and No. 46, from Leicestershire and Rutland, are new selves of looking more closely into previous charges they have cases. As regards matters relating to their late husbands' mem- recklessly made against us ; if so, we imagine they will have but bership and services, the remarks we have made in respect of little difficulty in discovering that they, too, are baseless, and that the male applicants will hold good here likewise, the claims of Freemasonry, after all, is not and never has been anything but all having been deemed worthy of acceptance. the sincerest friend of religion and good government. We must not, however, be too sanguine. To acknowledge they have been misled in this particular case will be a bitter pill to swallow, and " THE FINEST HOAX OF THE CENTURY." we must leave it to time to •correct the other errors respecting Now that M. LEO TAXIL, the convert from Atheism to Freemasonry into which they have fallen. Roman Catholicism, has unblushingly avowed that he is the ori inator of the DlANA VAUGHAN story, and has publicl g y SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. thanked the Romish priesthood for the very valuable assistance they rendered him in perpetrating " the finest hoax of the The Quarterly Convocation ol Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch century ," it will be interesting to know if the priests are pre- Masons of F.ngland was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall. pared not only to acknowledge that they have been outrageously Earl Amherst, Grand H., presided as M.E.G.Z. ; His Honour Judge gulled , but also to offer some kind of apology to a reputable Philbrick , O.C, Grand Superintendent of Essex, as G.H. ; and Comp. M.A., Grand Superintendent of Cam- Society, at which , for reasons of their own , they have alway s I.ieut.-Col. R. Townley Caldwel l, bridge, as G.J . Comp. E. Letchworth , Grand Scribe E., occupied his usual been read to throw mud. There is no doubt that in other y seat, and Comp. Sir John B. Monckton, acted as G. Scribe N.; Comp. European countries the Freemasons, as there established, have W. B. Coltman acted as G.P.S. ; Comp. W. Smithett as ist Asst. G. Soj. ; allowed themselves so far to deviate from the orisdnal scheme and Comp. Ralph Glutton as 2nd Asst. G. Soj. of Freemasonry as to take part in the political and religious There were also present amongst a large number of companions of the controversies of their fellow-countrymen. But even ASMODEUS Order Comps. Robert Grey, W. W. B. Beach, G.J., W. M. Bywater, Thomas Fenn, Sir G. D. Harris, Frank Richardson , Major T. C. Walls, himself the allege d husband of the mythical DlANA VAUGHAN , , A. C. Spaull, Dr. Clement Godson , L. G. Gordon Robbins, R. Horton would have some difficultv in associating Freemasonry, as it is Smith, Q.C, General Randolph, W. Lake, Henry Lovegrove, T. W. Whit- professed and practised in the United Kingdom and the United marsh, John Npub- avowed himself the author of it , and the Romish priests, lished in the Freemaso n last week—was taken as read , and ordered to be as a body, have received his thanks for enabling him to received and entered on the minutes. Also on the motion of Comp. Sir D. H ARRIS , seconded by Comp. As J. carry out his hoax successfull y. they are now shown to have FRANK R ICHARDSON , the different recommendations contained in that re- been in the wrong and to have hail no foundation for their most port wtre confirmed , and charters were granted for chapters to be attached Bombay ; No. 16 Slaithwaite West Yorks; No. recent calumnies at the expense of Masonry, it is manifestl to Lodge No. noo, 45, , y 2030, London ; No. 1 708, North Fmchley, Middlesex; No. 2385, Oldbury, their duty to make us the amende honorable and acknowledge Worcestershire ; and No. 2034, Mjseley, Worcestershire, and an uncondi- that the charges (hey have made against us on the faith of the tional grant of a chapter to be attached to Lodge No. i6f>2, Lo-idjn, was also made. Chapter No. 1839, London, was authorised to change its place of DlANA Y AIT.HAN story are baseless. The doctrine of Papa! meeting to the Holborn Restaurant; and further time was allowed to Chaptet inlVi llibilil v has not had thc e ff ect of preventing* the Romish No. 40,15, Port of Spain, to reply to the summons sent to it. Comp. R. H ORTON S MITH, Q.C, brought up the appeal by Comp. G. GRAND CHAPTER, OFFICERS. C Coates, Past District Grand Registrar Punjab , against a decision of the Grand Superintendent of the Punjab , revoking Comp. Coates' appointment as District Grand Registrar. He said the appeal was entirely misconceived. GRAND STANDARD BEARERS. It arose thus : The days for appointing Grand Officers in the Punjab were in Comp. A RTHUR STUBBS was initiated in St. Oswald Lodge, No. 850, Derby, March each year, and in March, 1805 , theappointment of G.Officers was made, in 1873, and had the honour of being installed W.M. in 1877. Two years later both inthelodgeand in thechapter, and on that occasion in 1895 Comp. Coates his services were recognised by his appointment as Grand A.D.C. of the Prov. G. was appointed to the office of Dist. G. Reg., in the Craft and consequently Lodge of Derbyshire, while in 1880 he secured the collar of the more important he was under Sections 30 and 43 of the Royal Arch Regulations entitled to post of Prov. G. Registrar. But his best work has been done in behalf of the be, and was Grand Registrar in the Royal Arch. He was not, however, Province of Nottinghamshire , in the Prov. G. Lodge of which he was appointed invested , because by a sort of vicious practise that had grown up in the Prov. J.G. Warden, as far back as 1SS4, while in 18S5 he took upon himself the Punjab—b y inadvertance, no doubt duties of Prov. Asst. G. Secretary. In 1SS8 he presided as W.M over the Royal , in the first instance—it had become the Sussex Lod habit to appoint different persons as Grand ge, No. 402 , Nottingham, while in 18SS he was elected to the office of Registrar in the Craft and in Prov. G. Secretary, and has held it uninterruptedl the Arch, and Bro. Coates was appointed y ever since, so much to the Provincial Grand Registrar in satisfaction of the Prov. G.M. (Bro. the Dukeof St. Albans), that last year his the Craft and another companion Grace named Jackson was appointed District selected him to receive the brevet rank of Past Prov. S.G. Warden , in commemo- Grand Registrar in the Arch. Bro. Jackson was invested and paid his fees ration of the 21st installation of the Prince of Wales, as M.W.G. Master. Comp. and did the work of Grand Reg istrar for 1S95 and 189 6. None the less his Stubbs was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in the Abbey Chapter , No. 47, Notting . being that, Comp. Coates wanted to be Registrar in the Craft and in the ham , in 1S79, and in 1881 assisted in founding the Royal Sussex Chapter, No, Arch also. What happened was simply this, that the wrong man took 402, of which the year following he was installed in the chair of First Princi pal upon himself the obligations of Grand Registrar in the Arch, while the real In 1S82 he took a prominent part in promoting the establishment of a Prov. G. Grand Registrar in the Arch was Comp. Coates. Things went on in this Chapter for Nottinghamshire, and the late Comp. Sir Henry Bromley, Bart., who way until the next year, when it became necessary to appoint new Grand was installed as G. Superintendent , singled him forthe office of Pro v. G. Scribe E., Officers. In March , 1896 , in the circumstances that happened , Comp. in which he has continued his labours to the present time, white in 1892 he served Coates was, in fact, Past District Grand Registrar, both in the Craft and in as Prov. G.H. His services to R.A. Masonry in this province have, indeed , been the Arch . In the year 1S96 Comp. Gray was appointed Grand Registrar of great value, as he has hel ped in the formation of nearly all the chapters on the in the Craft, and he, of course, under the same Sections of the Regulations, roll of Prov , G. Chapter , and it is mainl y through his exertions that the number of R.A. Masons in Notts has been more than trebled during was entitled to be, as he was, Grand Registrar in the Arch, and in due the last 15 years, having in that time been augmented from to 252. Thus , course applied to be invested, and he was invested ; and it was in conse- 74 his appointment as 2nd G. Standard Bearer in Supreme G. Chapter , is richly deserved quence of his investiture as Grand istrar in the Arch that this appeal , and will be Reg made the subject of hearty congratulations among his Notts companions. Be it arose, because at the time that Bro. Gray was appointed Grand Registrar added , that Comp. Stubbs is a Life Governor of our three Institutions , and has in the Craft Bro. Coates, the appellant in this particular case, was appointed served three Stewardships in their behalf. Grand Registrar in the Arch. Well, it is the same thing over again as in the previous year—Comp. Coates was not the Grand Registrar in the Arch Comp. H. W. K IALLMARK has taken a prominent part in Freemasonry and Comp. Gray was - during , and Comp. Coates, taking upon himself to pay the the years that have elapsed since he joined the ranks of our Society. He was fees, he got himself invested and did 40 the work of the Grand Registrar in initiated in September , 1856, in the Rural Philanthrop ic Lod ge, now No. 291, the Arch . That did not make him any more Grand Registrar. He was Highbrid ge, Somersetshire, and at the present time is a P.M. of the Kilburn fulfilling this office in the Arch when this took place. Bro. Gray being Lodge, No. 1608, J.W. of /Esculapius Lodge, No. 2410, and S.D. of the Univers i ty appointed District Grand Registrar in the Craft , he caused the point of London Lodge, No. 2033. In Royal Arch Masonry he is P.Z. of the St. James's to be mooted whether he was not, in fact, Grand Registrar Union Chapter, No. 180, having thrice occupied the chair of First Principal , and in the Arch _. He wrcte home — a reference was made to the a founder and present M.E.Z. of /"Esculapius Chapter, No. 24 10. In the Mark home authorities, and a communication was made to the authorities Degree he is a P.M. of the Egerton of Tatton Lodge, No. 400 ; P.M., Treasure r in the Punjab by the Grand Scribe E., and the consequence was that a letter Earl of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 211 ; a Past G. Steward and P.P.S.G.W. of the was sent by the Grand Scribe E. to Comp. Coates. The gist of the com- late Province of Middlesex and Surrey. He is in addition a Royal Ark Mariner, munication was—he did not profess to give the words—communications had being P.C.N, of Lod ge, No. 400 j Past E.P. of the Holy Sanctuary Preceptory in the Order of the Temple ; Past M.W.S. of the Belgrave Chapter of Rose Croix been received by the Grand Scribe E. from the Grand Superintendent that 0 , he desired at once to rectify the inadvertance committed—that Comp Gray 18 , under the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite j a P.S.R. in was the Registrar, in fact, and that Comp. Coates was the Past Grand the Order of the Secret Monitor, and was G.V. in 1S95 • and a member of the Constantine Council Royal and Select Masters and Rose and Lil Registrar. That communication was peifectly rig y Council of the ht. Comp. Gray Allied Degrees. He has done good service to our Institutions , for which he was the Registrar in the Arch, and Comp. has Coates having been served in all nine Stewardshi ps, and of each of which he is a Life Governor. the Registrar in the Craft before he was Reg istrar in the Arch, and, therefore, was Grand Registrar in the Arch. Comp. Coates did not like the communications made to him , and he wrote Comp. WALTER J. E BBETTS , F.R.I.B.A., was initiated in the Tuscan Lodge, back say ing be had not seen the correspondence. The correspondence was No. 14, in 1S81, and has since presided over it as W.M., and represented it on between other people than himself ; it was brought about by the Grand the Board of Stewards in 1890. He is also a P.M. of the Savage Club Lodge, Scribe E. He said his opinion ought to have been taken before the No. 2190, a founder and P.M. of the Runnymede Lodge, No. 2430, Wraysbury, communication was made. and a founder of the Hiram Lodge, No. 2416. In Royal Arch Masonry, he is That was wrong; he was not Grand Registrar ' then ; he thought he was but he was not. The inadvertence had grown up ; P.Z. of Asaph Chapter, No. 1319, and founder , P./.., and Treasurer of the Savage Club Chapter He is a Grand Steward in the Mark Degree then Comp. Coates said the District Grand Superintendent had no power to , No. 2190. , S.O. of deprive him and had no the Ruspini Lodge, No. 363, and founder, P.M., and Secretary of the Tuscan and power to give him past rank. The answer to that Savage Club Lod respectivel besides bein<; was twofold. In the first ges, Nos. 454 and 469 y, a member of place the District Grar.d Superintendent did not the Croydon Lodge, No. , of Royal Ark Mariners. He has taken the " in deprive him of anything 198 30 because he had no office to be deprived of , and as the Ancient and Accepted Rite, having been perfected Rose Croix , 18°, in the to conferring past rank the Grand Superintendent did not confer it because Metropolitan Chapter, No. I , and being a founder , P.M.W.S., and Reorder of Comp. Coates had it already, and he said inasmuch , as he was virtually the Tuscan Chapter. He is likewise a Kni ght Templar—officer of the Bird of superseded he would not go to the District Grand Lodge or to District Avon Preceptory—has taken all the Allied Degrees, and is a Past G. Marshal of Grand Chapter. It was not a very nice thing to do. Another communica- the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. As regards our Institutions , he tion was made by the District Grand Scribe ; the District Grand Super- is a Life Governor of each , and has served in all three Stewardships. intendent had no option in the matter. No aspersion was intended or meant. The District Grand Superintendent said he regretted Comp. P IERREI -ONT HARRIS was initiated in the Royal Sussex Lodge of Comp. Coates' s absence from the lodge and chapter, and the Hospitality.No. 187, Bristol .was installed its W. Master, in 1883, andon vacating the reason he gave for it was that he thought it was unmasonic. chair was elected and ever since has been annually re-elected its Treasurer. He He (Comp. Horton Smith) agreed with that. Comp. Coates was still a joined the Vale of Brislington , No. 1296 , meeting at Brislington , in the adjoining member of Grand Chapter, but he was an actual Past Grand Officer of Province of Somerset, in 1880, and was installed its W.M. two years later. In Grand Chapter, and, whether or not, he ought to have gone. He (ired up 1888, he was a founder and first W.M. of the Powell Lodge, No. 2257, and the on that, and wrote—he said it was unsatisfactory, and said he should appeal following year was re-elected for a second term. He has been Prov. G. Secretary against the expressions used by the Grand Master. He stated the case just of Bristol since 1883, and in commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee in 1887, had mentioned. In the appeal he asked this—first of all he said he appealed the rank of Past Prov. S.G. Warden conferred upon him. He was exalted a against the removal of his office in 1896-97, and he asked that this matter Royal Arch in Charity Chapter , No. 187, in 1881, and was installed in the chair should be referred ; that the Grand Superintendent should withdraw of Z. in 1887, and since 1884, has served as Prov. G. Scribe E. In the Mark to which he was advanced in the Baldwyn Lodge No. 18 in 1SS0, the words which he considered reflected upon him. On these two Degree, , 3, he grounds served as W.M. of that lodge in , was Prov. S.G.W. Bristol , in i8S6, he (Comp. Horton Smith) thought Grand Chapter would see Comp. Coates 1883-4-5-6 was and is the present Prov.G.Secretary, and in Grand Lodge was G. Steward in 18S6, not removed from the oflice, because he had no office to be removed He is also a Royal Ark Mariner from and S.G. Deacon in 1887. , a K. Temp'ar and ; he could not be removed. Then, as to the Grand Superintendent's Knight of Malta, having been installed as K.T. in the famous T.L remarks with respect to his conduct, Grand Chapter would no doubt agree Baldwyn Preceptory, of which he was E.P. in i8S5, was Prov. Treasurer in the that these remarks were perfectly justified and there was no reison why they Prov. Priory of Bristol and Gloucestershire in 18S7, a"d Prov. Chancellor in should be withdrawn. The whole thing came to this that the appeal must 1894. He was perfected Rose Croix in the Baldwyn Chapter T.I. in 1881, and be dismissed , but on the other hand Comp. Coates must have ihe rank of installed M.W.S. in 18S9, having in the interim taken the 300 in 1886, and the Past Grand Registrar by virtue of his holding the office in 1895-9 6, He 31" in 1888, in the A. and A. Rite. He is a Life Governor of our three central therefore moved that the appeal be dismissed. Institutions and the Mark Benevolent Fund, and has served twice as Steward for Comp. PuiLiiRicK , Q.C, G. Reg., agrted with the D puty Grand the Girls' School and Benevolent Institution , once for the Boys' School, and once Registrar, and for the same reasons. It was most unfortunate there should for the Mark Benevolent Fund. have been this lax practice in that district, but he hoped now it would be different. Comp. Major G. H. N EWINGTON B RIDGES ' S appointment as Grand Standard The appeal was dismissed. Bearer, will give wide-spread satisfaction to a large number of Royal Arch Comp. E. LETCHWORTH, G.S.E., said the M.E.G.Z. had been pleased to Masons not only in his mother Province of Somersetshire but also in South appoint Sir J. D. Harris, President of the Committee of General Purposes, London , where he is well known and esteemed as an excellent worker of the and Comps. Robert Grey and Richard Horton Smith, Q.C , members ceremonies , and a brother and companion of extended influence and great ability of the Committee. ~ and experience. He was initiated 3rd July , 1868, in the Rura l Philanthrop ic Lodge, The following companions were elected—Comps. L. G. Gordon Robbins Highbrid ge, by his uncle, Bro. Capt. Henry Bridges , P.G.S.B., then Deputy Prov. , G.M. of Somersetshire and the sam; year joined the Macdonald Lodge, No. 1216 Major T. C Walls, Edwin W. Lewcock, Mihill -Slaughter, Henry Garrod, , and George Graveley. (First Surrey Rifles), of which he was W.M. in 1873, after serving all the lower offices, and has been its D.C. ever since. He joined the Pilgrims' Li.dge Grand Chapter was then closed in , ancient and solemn form. No. 772, Glastonbury, in 1869, was appointed S.W. in the same year, and was installed as Master the year following. He was founder and first W.M. of the Royal Leopold Lod ge, No. 1669 (now an honorary member), and founder and E ARL FITZWILLIA .M has contributed £1000 to the National HospiUI for Consump- First Secretary of the Military Lodge, No. 2621 , in 1896. In 1878 he was rr.ade tion for Ireland in commemoration of the Queen 's Diamond Jubilee, Prov. G.D. of Somerset. As a Royal Arch Mason he is a P,Z. of the Panmure Chapter, No. 720 , in which he was exalted in November , 1S69; has bcen all of 1402 ; F. R. Pastfieid , F. Newcombe, and R. S. Purnell , all of 39; S. E. a member of the Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter , No. 291, Hi ghbrid ge, Marsh , Sec , A. J. Warren , F. j. Shapcott , LP.M., C. Warren , E. Sawdye, S.W., from 1S70; nnd was a founder of the Macdonald Chapter , No. 1216, of which and R. Addiscott , all of 1254 ; J. F. Railing-, P.M. 1332 ; J. Pearse, P.M. 1255 ; he was M.E.Z. in 1880 , and of which he has been Scribe E. from _ its R. Coombe, I.P.M. 112; W. Bedford , W.M. 11S1 ; C. Maunder , W.M., and R. foundation to the present timo , except during the three years of passing the chairs. Stoneman , j.W. 1205 ; W. A. Staton, P.M., Sec. 1099 ; Capt. R. O. Orme- As a Mark Mason , he has done good seivice. He was advanced in the Southwark Webb , R.N., 33 (Mayor of Dartmouth) ; H. P. Cove, i486 ; and a large number Mark Lod ge , No. 22, in 1SS4, and was W.M. in 1SS9. He founded the Kintore of other brethren. Mark Loilge, No. 333, and was its first W.M., and was also a founder of the United I lis consecration ceremony was most impressively performed by the Prov. Sr-rvice Lodgo, No! 4S9. He served as Prov. J.G.W. of Middlesex and Surrey in G.M. and his officers. 18S5, and , after the division 0! the Province in 1S93, was appointed Prov. S.G.W. Bro. the Rev. T. C. I.r.wis, P.G. Chap,, gave a most eloquent oration of Surrey ; hc is also a P.G. Steward of the Mark Grand Lodge. As a Royal on the princi ples and duties of Freemasonry, which will long be remembered Ark Mariner , he was elevated in the Southwark Lodge, No. 22, in 1S84, is a by those who were privileged to hear it. P.W.C.N. of that lod ge, and now holds Ihe position of Scribe in the Kintore The P.G.O., P.ro. F. l .ng it , assisted b ' ' y a very excellent choir from the Lod go, No. 333. He rcceiv cd the Cryptic Degrees in the Matier Council , No. 3, Cathedral city, rendered a musical service Victory , specially prepared for the in 1S154 ; and in the Ancient anil Accepted Rite was perfected in the occasion which materiall lirst. M.W.S. of the Earl , y added to the solemnity and success of the Chapter , No. 126, in May, 1S94, and was a founder and ceremony. in 1R 6. He is stil! a subscribing member to both, of Lathom Chapter , No. 137, 9 After the consecration years ot Masonic life, and has shown his love of the Order , the P.G.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro. In short , be has had 29 P.G.D.C from Ihe very outset of his Masonic career by hard and persistent work , while, as J. R. Lord , , to whom Bro. F. Adams Davson presented the regards our Institutions , he is a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Benevolent W.M. designate, Bro. T. J. Mitchell, P.M. 89, P.P.G.D. Guernsey and Institution and the Royal Masonic Institu tion for Boys, and a Life Governor of Alderney, for installation. the Royal Masonic Insiitution for Girls , and has served in all eight Stewardshi ps The installation ceremony was most ably carried out by Bro. Lord, and in their behalf. the brethren having saluted the new W.M., he proceeded to appoint and invest his oflicers as follov s : Bros. F. Adams Davson , P.M. 797, acting DEPUTY GRAND DIRECTO R OF CEREMONIES. I.P.M.; H. Square, S.W.; W. H. Goodridge, P.M. 797, P.P.G.D., ; Thomas Wilton , Treas. ; Carnochan TTENIIOROI HIII * was initiated in the Mount -Moriah J.W. 797, J. , Sec ; J. R. Par- Comp. STANLEY ]. A sons, S.D.; Philip R. Hockin , on the 24th January, 1SS4 , and the following year joined the J.D.; J. Chapman, P.M. 1402 , kc, Lod ge, No. 34, D.C ; K. Follett I.G. ; and Doiking Lod ge, No. 1149—over which he subsequentl y presided as W.M.—and P.P.G.D., , J. Fabian, Tyler. having the Stuart Lodge, No. 540, Bedfo rd . In 1S90 he became a founder and first Ihe lodge been closed, about do of the brethren adjourned to the W.M. of the Lombard!.™ Lodge, No. 234S, of which he is now Treasurer ; and in Raleig h Hotel, where the banquet was held. A most enjoyable evening was spent 1895 was elected a member of the Walford Lodge, No. 40a. He also in the , the W.M. being supported by the latter year hel ped to found the Fulham Lodge, No. 2512, and was invested as its Prov. G.M., Bro. the Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart., C.B., M.P. ; the acting P.M. For his services in the Province of Surrey he was honoured with Past Dist. Grand Master of Barbadoes , Bro. Col. J. Elliott ; and the P.G. the appointment of Prov. Grand Reg istrar. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason Officers. in the United Pil grims Chapter , No. 507 ; is a P.Z. of the St. Ambrose Chapter , The usual Masonic toasts were drunk. No. 1891 ; and was a founder and is present M.E.Z. of the Mount Moriah The toast of " The Prov. Grand Master " was proposed by*" B ro. Dr. F. Chapter , No. 34. In the Mark Degree, to which he was advanced in the Mount ADAMS D AVSON , I.P.M. lodge as Moriah Lod ge, No. 251, he is a P.M., having presided over his mother In response, the PROV. G RAND MASTER wished every being a Vice-Patron of success to the W.M. He has done splendid service for our Institutions , Dart Lodge and expressed his appreciation of the hearty welcome he had Institution for each of which he thc Girls' School and Patron of the Benevolent , received. has served 10 Stewardshi ps, and a Patron of , and 10 times Steward for, the Boys' Bro. CARNOCHAN proposed " The Deputy of which he is honorary solicitor and one of the elected representative s of Prov. Grand Master, Bro. G. School , P.A.G.D.C London on its Board of Management. C Davie, , and the rest of the Prov. G. Officers , Present and Past." Bros. STOCKER , Prov. Grand Sec, and LUGIT, Prov. Grand Org., ASSI STANT GRAND DIRECTOR OK CEREMONIES. replied. Comp. J OHN STOCKER was initiated in St. John the Baptist Lodge, No. 39, Bro. P. R. H OCKIN proposed " The W.M." Exeter , on the 28th March , 1872 , and was installed W.M. in 1877, while from Bro . M ITCHELL, replying, expressed the hope that the new lodge would 1S7.8 to 1S96 he held the oflice of Preceptor to the lodge of instruction. He sat as have a prosperous career. representative of the lod ge on the Committee of Petitions for the Province for a " The Health of the Visitors " fell to the lot of Bro. T. W ILTON to period of 20 years. He was unanimously elected Prov. Grand Treasurer for propose. y the then Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Devonshire in iSSi . and was appointed b The toast was acknowledged by Bros. Capt. O RME -WEBU At the installation , R.N. (Mayor Viscount Ebring ton , as Prov. Junior Grand Warden , in 1S90. of Dartmouth), and M. W HITTLE . Bart., C.B., M.P., as Prov. Grand of Bro. the Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, The W.M. proposed " The Officers of the Lodge." Master he was appointed Prov. Grand Secretary, and stil! holds tint office. He , Bros. CARNOCHAN , Sec, and R. PARSONS, S.D., responded. was exalted in St. George Chapter , No. 112, in 1873, installed as First Princi pal J. The T ler's toast by Bro. Fabian closed the list. in 18S0 , and appointed Prov. Grand Sojourner in 18S1 ; he now holds the office of y Prov. Grand Scribe E. Ho was advanced to the Mark Degree in St. George Lodge, No. 15, in 1872 , installed W.M. in 187 S, was one of the founders and first W.M. of De la Pole Lodge, No. 372, has held the offices of Prov. Grand Steward , Prov. Grand Inspector of Works, Prov. Grand Treasurer , and was appointed CONSECRATION OF Q UEEN VICTORIA LODGE Prov. Senior Grand Warden in 1SS 7. He was installed a Kni ght Templar in the * Union , or Rougemont , Preceptory, in 1882 , served as K. Preceptor in 1S87, and No. 2G55. has held the offices of Prov. Great Treasurer and Prov, Great Marshal , He was perfected in the Coryton and Rougemont Chapter, Rose Croix, in 1882, and elected M.W.S. in 1886. He is a Life Subscriber to the U.M. Institution for The flourishing Province of Devonshire, which has lately been increasing Girls , a Governor and one of the Trustees of the Devon Masonic Educational the number of its lodges, added yet another to its roll last week by Fund , a Governor of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , and an annual subscriber to the consecration of the above lodge on St. George's Day, at St. George's the Mark Benevolent Fund. Hall , Stonehouse, so that there are now 56 lodges in Devon, of which 20 meet in the Three Towns. The Queen Victoria Lodge is to be located at N OTE . —The Masonic services of the rest of the Grand Ofiicers were described St. Budeaux, a very picturesque and improving suburb of Devonport on the last week in connection with their appointments in Grand Lodge , and in the case , of Comp. T. A. Bullock , last year, when he received tho brevet rank of Past banks of the Tamar ;] but the consecration took place at Stonehouse, for G.S.B. of G . Lodge. the convenience of the Prov. G.M. There was a very large attendance, about 200 brethren being present, and punctually at three o'clock the Consecrating Officer , Bro. the Hon . Sir CONSECRATION OF THE DART LODGE, Stafford Northcote, Bart., C.B., M.P., Prov. Grand Master, took the No. 2041 . chair. The Provincial Grand Lodge having been duly opened, and a hymn A special Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Dartmouth , on Wednes- sung, The PROV. G RAND MASTER addressed the meeting, reminding the day, the 21 st \ik., for thc purpose of constituting and consecrating a new bretliren that they had assembled for the purpose of performing a very lodge under (he style and title of the Dart Lodge, No. 2641. The ceremony solemn ceremony, viz., that of establishing a new lodge, and consecrating it took place at. (he Subscri ption Rooms. The I'rov. Grand Master, Bro. the to the service of the G.A.O.T.U., Hon. Sir Sl'ittord Northcote, Bart., C.B., ALP., presided , and was adding that he had no doubt the founders would do their utmost (in accordance with their expressed intention) to pro - supported by Tiros. Col. J. Elliott , P. Dist. Grand Master of Barbadoes , mote the best interests of the Craft and to make the lod acting as P.S.G.W. ; F. B. Westlake, P.J.G.W. ; Rev. T. C Lewis and , ge worthy of the name it was to bear Kev. E. Sullivan , P.G. Chaps. ; John Stocker, P.G. Sec. ; and J. R. Lord , . The P ROV . G RA .VII CIIAI-LAIN P.G.D.C then offered prayer, and the founders Among others present were : (having been arranged in order by the W.M. designate) expressed their Bros. E. Roseveare , P.G.T ; J. Tay lor , P.G. Reg. ; W. Allsford , P.P.G.T ,; approval of the officers named in the warrant. Bro. the Rev. li. S ULLIVAN then delivered a brief T. J. Milrholl , P. P.G.D. Guernsey and Alderney ; T. W. Atherton , P.P.A. , but very eloquent, G.n.C ; M. Whittle , P.P.J.G .D. *, W. II. Goodrid ge, P.P.G.D.; W. E. oration , which we regret being unable to give in print. Warren , P.P.G. Org. ,* G. .Soudon Brid grnan , P. P.G. Supt. of Wks. ; ). Olver , Following this a beautiful hymn was sung, then the benediction prayer, P.P.G.S.B. *, F. Luget P.P. G. Org. ; W. Gregory, P.P.G.T. ; A. ]. Truscott , and the invocation , after which certain passages of Scripture were read. ¦ . PPG. Reg W. Moiir.tj oy, P.G.S.; U . Besley, P.P.S.G.D. ; P. J. Dunn , Then came the sublime ceremony of consecration , with the sacred elements, PPG SB. ; ]. Bovey, P.P.G.P. ; II. L. Eiiend , P.P.A.G.D .C; |. Wallis , solemn music being plaj cd at proper intervals. The interesting and in- P.G.S.B. ; IL Shooter , P.G. T yler ; P. Pinhcy, W.M., R. T. Pillar , Sec., structive ceremonies, which were most impressively performed by the Prov. |. C. Oldrieve , P.AL , W. Putt , W . Braithwaite , II. S. Murley, W. H. Tay lor , Grand Master and his assistants, concluded with the Patriarchal Benediction G E. B.ites, . C. Cranford C. Mitchelmore A. K. Copp lcstone , W. ]. Grant , . R , , and llic 133rd Psal m sung as an anthem. , |. Bovey, jun. , and A. Grant all of ; VV. I. F. L. Elliott , E. II. Back , 797 f. Thc Prov. Grand Lodge having bsen closed , thc Prov. Grand Master , P.M., T. janos , P.M., II. May, P.M. , |. G. Scevill , J. Williams , |. Rraddi .n I. vacated the chair, which was then taken b Bro. Stocker P.M. Prov. Ho-.fnrd |. Mar'Won , W. J. Ash , M. Jiiir /royne, and R. II. Brewer, all of 2|8 ; y J. , 39, as Installing Officer, who, after opening the Victoria Lod , II P. Rabbich , P. M., W! P. Roberts , S.W., H. E. Drew , P.M., ). E. Watt , W. C. G. Sec , Queen ge Possiler. |. W. Daw, and VV. C. Bartlett , all of I' -yS ; "A. Westley , W.M., G. H. proceeded to install Bro. Major J. G. Shanks, K.M.rF.R.G.S., 30", in the II-ill'i I P.M., II. R. Beer , P.M. , Ser., R. D. Renwiclt , P.M. , and IL Grindel , all chair of K.S. nf 32F.; T.J. Grossman , W.M., T. II. Wills , P.M. , G. West , LP.M., C. Hill , The W.M. having been duly proclaimed and saluted, invested the fol- I.W., ]'. D. Beer , S.W7 ., E. C. Santo*-'. , U. Compton Bishop, and W. E . Thomas. lowing brethreu as his officers for the year ; Bros. G. Perring, as I.P.M. ; E. Fage, S.W. ; Major F. G. Edyvean, J.W. ; C Smale, Chap. ; J. Bowen, hro. STOCKER , P.G. Sec, in reply, said it gave him great pleasure to Treas. ; VV. J. Pearce, P.M., Sec. ; H. Treays, S.D. ; J. Wilson , J.D. ; instal the VV.M. of No. 2(155, as he was quite sure Bro. Shanks was the Occleshaw, I.G. ; VV. Roberts, D.C. ; VV. Brown , A.D.C ; Boulden , Org. ; right man in the right place, and was one whom the authorities could Heard, Ball, and Glanville, Stewards ; and W. T. K. Tozer, Tyler. Besides thoroughly rely upon to carry out all his duties and to perforin the cere- the officers , there were six other bretliren who were founders, namely : monies correctl y. He did not know that he ever installed a Master with Bros. J. M. Smith, H. Moon , J. R. Bennett, S. Brooming, J. S. Sherrell , more pleasure. He (Bro. Stocker) did not consider he deserved the credit and F. Pine. the brethren had given him for doing tlie installation well because he did it Bro. Willoughby kindly undertook the musical portion of the ceremony so often tha t it was quite second nature to him. He felt quite sure the at very short notice, and presided at the organ with such marked ability members of the new lodge would carry out thc (rue princi ples of Free- that the beauty and solemnity of the service was much enhanced ; in the masonry, and he wished them every success and prosperity. singing he was ably assisted by the excellent choir of Lodge Metham, No. 'the toast of " The Wors'-ii 1205 , all of whom volunteered their help in the most fraternal spirit. pful Master of Oueen Victoria Lodi-c," pro- posed by thc P ROV . G RAND M ASTER , was mo~k ' The PROV. GRAND M ASTER , followed by nearly all the brethren present, enthusiasticall y received. Sir Stafford Northcote said that although then expressed the heartiest good wishes for the success and prosperity tliere was some mi< giving and of hesitation when the authorities first heard the new lodge. that another new lodge was talked of , yet when the application was received and it The names of several brethren proposed as joining members were then was seen that Bro. Shanks was to be the first Master all doubt vanished announced, and as many as five candidates for initiation wcre dut and thc petition was readily y proposed acceded lo, for Bro. Shanks' and seconded . work on behalf of the Masonic Charities, and in other directions , as well as his reputation The business being concluded the lodge was closed in due form with for ability in performing the , ceremonies of all Degress was well solemn prayer. known not only in Devonshire but in London also ; and he felt that a lod The W.M. is certainly to be congratulated on commencing his year of ge started under such leadership was bound to do well. He remembered an occasion office under such favourable circumstances, and the founders have made a (some 20 years ago) when Bro. Shanks, in his military capacity, very happy selection in naming the lodge, for although this is the 60th year had charge of the present Prime Minister and himself , in somewhat difficult of her Majesty's rei no other lod circumstances, and how well his gn , ge has chosen such an appropriate duties wcre then performed , designation. and he felt certain that his Masonic duties as VV. Master of the new lod would be carried At the conclusion of the work a very recherche banquet was provided g* out with equal zeal and , ability. The Prov. Grand Master and was much enjoyed concluded by wishing Bro. Shanks and by the large number of brethren who partook of it. the lodge every prosperity and success. In proposing the first toast, that of " The Queen-Empress," Bro. SHANKS said : Whatever other privileges may fall to my lot in the post of Bro. S HANKS , on rising to respond , had a veiy warm fraternal reception. honour I now hold , I do think the right of proposing the first toast on our He said to reply in suitable terms to the toast which has just been proposed list to-night is one of the greatest, if not the chief , for it is none other than in such an eulogistic manner, and received with such cordiality, is an utter that of the health of our Gracious Queen and Empress. For the first time impossibility. I can only, but truly say, I thank you all most heartily. in the history of this lodge, which bears the revered name of her Majesty, Believe me, [ am fully alive to the duties and the responsibilities , as well as we are to drink to the health of the wisest and, in every sense, the best to the honour and the pleasure of the proud position in which you have Sovereign who has ever ruled over this or any nation. During the (>o placed me, and most sincerely do I trust that I may be able to carry out years of her memorable and happy reign her dominions have extended their my duties with satisfaction to every brother, to the advantage of ths lodge , borders in every quarter of the globe ; we have enjoyed a freedom and and «ith credit to myself. I hope I may be able to fulfil , even partiall y, many advantages quite unknown to our ancestors and a national prosperi ty those high expectations you have formed of mc; (o do so shall certainl y ba without parallel in history. The feeling of devoted loyalty which animates my constant endeavour. I shall aim high, even if 1 never succeed in hitting the people in every part of her Empire has never been surpassed, and 110 the mark. With regard to the success of the lodge, it is practicall y in our monarch has ever enjoyed so continuously, so increasingly, and so deservedly own hands, but to ensure it we must at all times take care that only such the respect and the love of her subjects. Her Majesty has everything in material is brought in for building up our sacred temple as is (in every sense) the shape of wealth and power that this world can give—she holds the rulin g thoroug hly suitable. The success of a lodge, remember, docs not de- trident of the ocean wave and the sovereignty of avast portion of the earth's pend upon numbers merely, far from it; we want—we must have—only surface, while her glory and her renown are of world wide extent ; in all this perfect ashlars, not rubble-work for our walls. Again , we must do our she must, she does take a proper pride ; but the welfare and the happiness utmost lo preserve that unanimily which has so far h ipp il y marked our pro- of her people is at all times a source of far greater satisfaction to our good ceedings, ft is essential also that the ceremonies in our lod ge should be Queen than anything beside. We Masons are, more deeply than others, worked with perfect accuracy. I do not mean merely that thc wjrJs of our imbued with a spirit of true devotion to our noble Queen , and'from thc ritual should be repealed without mistake ( a child of ten mig ht do that, bottom of our hearts we pray that the richest benisons may deFcend upon but I mean that we must each and all stud y Freemasonry deep l y and her, that the powers of heaven and earth may combine to bless Victoria the earnestly, then it will bc evident to all that we understand and really (et! Good. the solemn meaning of the words we utter and of the symbolism we use. The WoRSini'i'UL M ASTER next proposed " The Grand Master , H.R.I I. Ihe working of any Degree in Freemasonry is, if ri ghtly understood , one of the Prince of Wales, and the Grand Officers ," in a brief but very appropri- the most solemn things man can well engage in , and should be so performed ate speech. as to leave that impression on the candidate. Above all, we must take cart - In giving the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master of Devon , the to practice in our daily life those sublime precepts we are taught in our Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart., C.B., M.P.," the VV. M ASTER said : It ritual. The Queen Victoria Lodge is now started on what will , I tr.ist , is my duty, my privilege, and my great pleasure to give you this loast , but prove to be a prosperous career ; and although we are just now the yonnge ,t the difficulty is how to do it I One of our potts, speaking of the soldier , has offspring of the United Grand Lodge of England , I do hope and believe said : " Place him in danger's front—he recks not where—you may bc sure that we shall uphol J the banner of pure Masonic princi ples just as fearlessl y, he'll do his duty there ! " Now that poet could never have been a soldier just as sturdily a** tlie older members of the family, and as our lodge bens put up to make a speech or he would certainly have modified his op inion , the name of the noblest and grandest example of public and domestic and would have had to admit that there is one duty before which even a virtu *: that the world has ever seen , so may it ever prove itself worthy of such British soldier quails, " for deeds, not words," is our motto. If our Pro - a distinguished title. vincial Grand Master were not here my task would be a comparatively easy Bro. P EKRINI ; , iu suitable terms, then gave " The Health of the Visiting one, for you would willingly lend me your ears and 1 should carry you all Brethren and Sister l.oi'ges," and said that visitors would always be very with me while sounding his praises even if I spoke for an hour ; but to speak welcome lo No. 2(155. of him, as he deserves to be spoken of , in his presence would seem like vul- This was briefl y responded lo by Bros. D INN and P OWELL , bath of gar flattery. This I may say though, that it is a real pleasure to us, as well 1 -OK. as a great honour, to have the P.G. Master in our midst , it must be, it is Bro. POWELL then proceeded to a source of propose the toast of " The Officers of unbounded satisfaction to each one of us (turning to the P.G. the Lodge," and pointed out how necessary Master) good officers were, adding that he believed tho*-;c appointed in thc < >a-en Victoria Wvjrc To spend an hour thus pleasantl good and true y with you— Masons and might be relied 011 to do their duties well. So brig ht a link in our Masonic chain— Oh, may we very soon this joy renew, Bros. BMWEH , Treas., and T KEAIS , S. D., responded. And meet our worthy chieftain once again ! The 'l yler's loast, admirably proposed by Bro. G IULGI , concluded the In responding the P.G. M ASTER said he was very glad indeed to have proceedings. been able to consecrate the Queen Victoria Lodge, and it gave him very Severa l capital songs by Bros. Djiiu , Law, Trcays, Maddock , and great pleasure to be with the brethren who received him so cordially. He others, together with recitations by Bros. Pearce, Shank;, an I Pearce, were hoped it would not be long before he mi ht be in their midst, but at the g given during the evening and added much to the phasure of ths entertain- same time he trusted the W. Master's threa t of sounding his (Sir Stafford's) ment. praises by the hour would not be carried out. He added that he was very the menu card was quite a feature of the greatly pleased with all the arrangements made for the consecration and banq'iel, being beaiitifjl li , got up and appropriately embellished with a with all he had seen and heard of the new lod he had listened with photograp h of the U.wen ge, its attractiveness was also increased b great interest to the names of those proposed as joining members and as y apt q i -latiou * from diTf -ren' portions of the Masonic ritual. Tne candidates for initiation , and was very glad to see the Queen Victoria was toast list was likewise enlivened wilt extracts from Shakespeare's works, which were very suitably an J w ¦/] not going to be a " class " lodge, but that the members meant to illustrate chosen. and uphold the teaching that noble thoughts and charitable hearts are not The lod the exclusive property of any one class or sect. ge has received the folljwing presents : Bro. FAGE S.W., in proposing " The Health of the Deput Prov.Grand , y 1 „ , ,, , Given by— Master, and the rest of the Prov. Grand Officers , Present and Past," said Large table and cushion with silver ornaments; collai , gauntlets , ') the province had always been fortunate in the officers chosen , they being and silver jewel for the W.M. ; handiij nie sword with silver/„ ,, ¦ <-, , mountings and scabbard for the I.G. ; and Chines**: sword [ " I0, M '1' J ~ -shmki. brethren who were actuated by pure Masonic principles, and he thought for thc Tyler ) they ' did deserve (in the words of the quotation from Shakespeare attached Tesselated lloorcloth ... ,\r to the toast on the menu card) " hi lause Velvet ts ' Shanks' gh commendation, true app , and cushion for kncelin-r -itool ] " i\Jjs b Shanks. love." Co ar, gauntlets , and silver jewel for the IS. W Hro Kane Collar, gauntlets, ' Bros. S. J EW, W. POWELL, and P. D UNN , all Piov. Grand Officers , and silver jewel for the J.W Hro. Maja r Kdyvean. responded to tbe toast in very suitable terms, anver cumjjasscs and .v-uare lor Ihe pedestal ... } , rdge brought out every idea of poetry and beauty. The A choice banquet was served in the Qaeen s Salon , which reflected the holy city of Jerusalem had always been closely associated with the cere- highest credit on the establishment, and Messrs. Fradelle and Young, the monies of Freemasonry, so that they felt that the name of " Crusaders *" eminent photographers of Regent-street, took a very successful photograph was identified with their ideas of Jerusalem and Freemasonry. of the companions at the banquet table. Comps. R AMSAY , L AY , Capt. M ONEY , and GARTON also responded. The usual toast list was next proceeded with , " The Queen |and Royal Comp. H UGHES answered for " The Officers ," and the Janitor's toast was " being Arch Masonry first given , " The Prince of Wales First Grand afterwards given by Comp. ELLIS, Janitor. Princi pal was next proposed by the M.E.Z., who said they rejoiced in The consecration programme, menu, and words of the various musical having so popular a Mason at their head. Daring the 12 years of his Royal items were bound up in a handsome volume, which should prove a permanent Higbness's rule Masonry had made rapid strides. His Royal Highness record of the interesting proceedings. also took great interest in other movements for the benefit of the community Comp. Egbert Roberts, P.Z., was assisted in the musical arrangements at large, as evinced by his appeal for the hospitals, which proved him to Fletcher, Miss Helen Saunders, Mr. Fletcher, and Comps. ' by Miss Amy possess the characteristic of a Freemason s heart—Charity. Selwyn Davies and-Sidwell Jones. The M.E Z. then incorporated the next two toasts and proposed " The Grand Officers and the Consecrating Principals," and said he should couple with it the names of Comps. J. S. Brownrigg and James Terry. They were all impressed in the chapter with the splendid rendering of the ritual by Comp. Letchworth , the Grand Scribe E., who must have made a deep im- Graft flftasonvv pression upon them all by the solemnity of the proceedings. They had also been deli g hted to listen to the oration delivere d by Comp. Rev. Brownrigg, Ranelagh Lodge, No. 834. who had had very short notice but who had gratified them by his interesting The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus, allusions to the Crusaders. They were pleased to welcome Comp. Terry, as on the 13th ultimo. Hro . Hans Scharien , W.M., presided , supported by Bros. E. New- , he consecrated the Crusaders Lodge about 20 years ago, and was the land , I.P.M. : R. Phillips , S.W.. M.M. elect ; J. Banks, J.W. ; W. J. Coplestone SI) ; H. Stokes, D.C. j E. Lucas, inator of its name. Ic had b=en a very prosperous lodge and he hoped P.M., Sec ; J. Worth , .; E. D. Richards , J.D. orig I.G. j II. I. Inderaick and G. E. White, Stwds, ; ' F. Craggs, P.M. ; A. Williams, they should have an equally successful chapter. P.M. ; F*. 1. Oliver, P.M. ; II. Purdue, P.M. ; C. Barker, P.M. ; J. G. Don- Comp. Rtv. J. S. B ROWNRIGG , G. Supt. Bucks, said it was always a caster, P.M.: II. F. Willinms , P.M.; VV. W. Williams, P.M.; A. J. Dilton, T.. H. great pleasure to members of Grand Chapter to assist in consecrating s new King, A. King, H. W. Dyne, W. J. Bennett, W. G. Brown, C. Hucker, M. F. Wilkins, Royal Arch chapter. There was a lime he could remember when , to all G. F. Palmer, F. C. Webb, J. Seeker, F. Newman, G. N. Scott, F. J. Green, R. S. Cartwright, F. G. Cantrell, R- , the Degree was languishing, and the reason was not far to C.I.Chambers, S. Segar, P. M. Robeits, appearances Gerbert , W. P. Williams , E. II. Grant, G. Leys, E. VV. Stringe r, R. B. Allen , seek. The \oung Mason had so many other Orders competing for his H. A. Redhous*-, W. Iredale, and G. Mallett , P.M. The visitors were Bros. W. favour, lhat at the end of the year—or rather 14 months—he found himself Hide, W.M. 1275 ; R. Reid , J.W. 1275 ; R. Kilsey, W.M. 12C1 ,- T. T. Ponting, exhausted in energy and cash. He was, therefore , glad to know that the S.W. 2032 ; W. (. Porter , PM. I7y3 ; A. Ingleton , 1G25 ; H. Cammell, P.M. iy(/*i * Spedding, s'no' tenirg of the time at which brethren were eligible for Royal Arch A. E. Hug h , P.M . 179 ; W. Denshaw, P.M. 957 ; F. Clay, 13S1 ; J.W. ; G. C. Hughes, P.M. and R. T. West, 1744. Masonry had been an improvement. As Grand Superintendent of a pro- 73'j ; J. S. Cooper, 144 957; After the formal opening of the lodge, and the confirmation of the minutes of the vince, he found they now >;ot more recruits, and just those they wanted to last meeting, the W.M., Bro. Hans Scharien , raised Bros. Hucker and W. P. Williams see. It had bten a great pleasure to see lhat new chapter started with such to thc Third Degree, and afterwaids passed Bros. Scott, King, Cantrell, Green, and was excellent promise for the future. Brown to the Second Degree. On the motion ot the W.M., a substantial sum voted from the lodge funds to purchase a piece of plate to be presented to Bro. G. F. The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the W.M. Butt, P.M., for his iCi years' service as Treasurer of the lodge. The Auditors having elect, Bro. VV. Humfrey, was presented and installed into the chair by the out-going given their report, which was adopted, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to them for Master, Bro. A. C. Bonham , in a manner that it would be difficult to excel. The their efficient services. The next important business was the installation of Bro . Robert following brethren were appointed and invested officers by the new VV.M. for the en- Phillips, as W.M. for the ensuing year, and this duty was performed by Bro . Arthur suing year : Bros. A. C. Bonham , I.P.M. ; W. Brett , S.W. ; J. G. Head, J.W.; Williams, P.M., in a manner that made it impossible to have been better carried out. J. Chaplin , Treas. ; J. J. Pope. P.M., Sec ; R. H. Head, S.D. j I. L. Syme, The newly-installed W.M. then appointed and invested the following as his ofiicers : J.D. ; E. C. Lane, I.G. ; J. Hume, D.C. ; A. Wheeler and C. J. Webb, Stwds. ; Bros. Hans Scharien, I.P.M. ; J. Banks, S.W. ; ]. Worth, J.W.; G. F. Butt , P.M., J. Kift, Org. ; and G. Couchman , Tyler. The installation ceremony was most ably Treas. ; W. J. Coplestone, P.M., Sec. ; F. J. Oliver, P.M., Org. ,- E. D. Richards, performed by Bro. A. C. Bonham , who gave the usual addresses in a most impressive S.D. ; Edwd. Lucas, J.D. ; H. Stokes, I.G. ; F. Craggs, P.M., D.C. ; H. J. Inder- and praiseworth y manner. The VV.M. initiated Messrs. W. C. Seymour and T. F. H. wick, A.D.C. ; G. E. White and M. F. Wilkins, Stwds. ; and G. Mallett , P.M., Tyler. Phelps in splendid form. The Auditors ' report, showing a substantial amount in hand , Bro. C. Barker, P.M., the father of the lodge, gave the customary addresses. The was received and adopted. Letters regretting their inabilit y to attend were read from W.M., Bro. R. Phillips, then initiated Messrs. H. A. Redhouse and R. B. Allen. Bros. E. Letchworth , G. Sec, and Bailey, G. Treas. A gentleman was proposed for The lodge was afterwards closed, and the brethren partook of a sumptuous initiation at the next meeting, and after other business the lodge was closed. banquet. the brethren adjourned to a recherch e banquet, which was well served under the At the conclusion of the repast, the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft " and of personal superintendence of Bro. Oscar Sonderbye. " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M., " were proposed in brief , but very eloquent, After the banquet , the W.M, proposed "The Oueen and the Craft," and in elo- terms by the W.M. quent terms referred to her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The W.M. gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past." He stated that " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," and " The Grand Oflicers, all Masons were indebted to the Grand Oflicers for the way they carried out their high Present and Past," having been duly honoured , duties. Bro. A. C. Bonham, I.P.M., proposed "The VVorshipful Master, Bro . Humfrey. " Bro. Hans Scharien, LP.M., on rising to propose " The Health of the VV.M.," He said it was with very great pleasure he rose to submit the toast of one]who was such was accorded a hearty welcome. He stated that it fell to his honour and pleasure to an efficient Master, but it was with some regret that he had then passed that enviable submit the toast, and he was certai n that it would be received with every enthusiasm , as position, and he was on the shelf, as now there would not be anything for him to do. it deserved to be. Bro. Phillips was well known to them all, and they had had plenty of They had seen that evening how perfect Bro. Humfrey was in the First Degree, and the opportunities to judge what he would be able to do during his reign. They were all lodge should be proud of one so able in the ritual. He could speak at length of his proud of him, and he had no doubt that he would make a record for himself in the annals many virtues and abilities, but it was not necessary, as he was so well known to them , of the Ranelagh Lodge. and, in wishing him a very happy and prosperous year of office, he felt he was expressing The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm, and the sentiments of all the members. Bro. R. Phillips, W.M., on rising was received with acclamation. He said that he Bro. W. Humfrey, W.M., on rising to respond, received quite an ovation. He said was deeply sensible of the very kind words of Bro. Hans Scharien in proposing the toast the kind words of the LP.M. and the hearty reception ths membars had given the toast in his honour, and for their great reception. He was proud that he was Master, and he was a great encouragement to him. He would do his utmost to be a good Master—no earnestly hoped to do his very best to carry out the duties of his office, in order to merit one could do more—and he hoped his year of office would add prosperity to the lodg:. their esteem and kind wishes. He thanked them for the honour they had paid him in electing him Master of that The Worshipful Master proposed " The Immediate Past Master, Bro. Hans important lodge, and hoped they would never have occasion to regret their choice in Scharien," and said that Bro. Scharien had had a very happy and successful year of plicing him in that high position. In conclusion, he made special reference to the Hos- office and he had endeared himself to them all, and he had a very difficult task to follow pital Fund of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and urged the members to give liberall y to such a good man. The W.M. then presented Bro. Hans Scharien with a Past Master's such a deserving object. jewel as a small return for his great services to the lodge, and he hoped they would see In submitting the toast of "The Immediate Past and Installing Master, Bro . A. C. it on his breast for many years to come. Bonham/' the W.M. stated that it was certainly the one of the evening. (Greatapplause.) Bro. Hans Scharien, I.P.M., replied. He said that it was with great gratitude that His invariable courtesy to all, his grand working of the ritual and the way he hid pre- he rose to respond to the toast and to acknowledge the flattering remarks of the W.M. sided at the banqueting table, could not be surpassed. He had been told by many that Before he took the_ chair of Master he well considered if he would be able to carry out evening that the installation ceremony was performed in a manner that was perfect and the duties appertaining tp that high office and he plucked up courage to take that he was of the same opinion. In presenting Bro. Bonham with a Past Master 's jewel honourable position, and if he had given satisfaction he was more than glad. He hoped the W.M. observed that it was a small memento of his great services as Master of the the Great Architect would grant him many years to wear the handsome jewel they had St. Marylebone Lodge, and he hop;d he might be long spared to wear it and be among presented to him and to do in the future as he trusted he had done in the past, every- them. He took that opportunity of thanking him sincerely for his great assistance to thing to promote the interests of their good old lodge. him that night and he wished the chair could always be occupied by one so good as In giving " The Installing Masters, Bros. A. Williams and C. Barker," the W.M. Bro. Bonham, but that was impossible. stated that they were both the best of Masons and he was honoured by their good The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented by the St. Marylebone Lodge, services that evening, and they deserved their hearty thanks. No. 1305, to Bro. A. C. Bonham, P.M., for his valuable services as W.M. for the year Bro. A. Williams, P.M., responded in brief terms, remarking that it was always a iSyC-7." great pleasure to him to do anything in the lodge. The toast was enthusiastically received, as was Bro. A. C. Bonham , I.P.M., on Bro. C. Barker, P.M., said that when he came to the lodge that evening he had no rising to respond. He thanked the W.M. for the kind things he had said of htm , but idea that he would be called upon to give the addresses, and he was pleased to render he wished they were deserved. He little thought that when he and the W.M. entered that service. the lodge as initiates some years ago that they would ever be sitting side by side as In presenting the toast of " The Initiates," the W.M. stated that he had begun his W.M. and LP.M. Hc loved the Craft, and if he had done the work as Master to their year of office by having two initiates, which made him a proud man. He thought they satisfaction he had done it to the best of his ability. He felt he had the good feeling of would make good members, and he urged them to study well what they had gone every member of the lodge and he hoped he should always be able to retain it. The through in the ceremony of their initiation and they would never regret having joined handsome jewel which he had received he looked upon as evidence that he had not been the ranks of Freemasonry. quite a failure, and it would always remind him of his very happy term of office and it In response, Bro. H. A. Redhouse thanked them heartily for receiving him as a would always be a pleasure to him to do anything to promote the interests of the Mason, and stated that he was most anxious to go on with the other Degrees, wh ich he lodge. understood would follow his initiation. The toasts of " The Initiates " was next given by the W.M., who stated that he was Bro. R. B. Allen also expressed his best thanks for the kind way the toast of the honoured to have two on his first night of office. They were both good men and well initiates had been received, and said he hoped the trust they had reposed in him would worthy to join the lodge; he had known them both for 13 years, and he felt certain that not be misplaced, and his earnest wish was to do everything a good Mason should do to they would be an acquisition to the lodge and the Craft. promote the interests of the lodge and Freemasonry in general. Bro. W. C. Seymour said that it was a difficult matter for him to find word s to At the request of the VV.M., and in eloquent terms, Bro. Hans Scharien, I.P.M., adequately respond , but he would content himself by thankin» them fro m the botto n of gave "The Masonic Charities," making special mention of the P.ince of Wales's his heart for making him a Mason, and he was proud thit his name was then enrolled Hospital Fund, which he said should commend itself to the Masonic world. In the as a member. He had many dear friends who were Freemasons, and he could see there name of Charity, and in commemoration of her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, he urged was a lot to learn, but he hoped they would never regret having received him into their the members to give freely—they would never miss it—and thus show that the Ranelagh lodge. Lodge was not forgetful of Charities outside Masonry. Bro. T. F. H. Phelps also responded. He remarked that he was a bad speaker, It was subsequently announced that the sum of £2 14s. 3d. had been subscribed to but he hoped always to be able to follow his co-initiate, and he agreed with him that be sent to the Hospital Fund. they had only seen a little, and had a lot to learn in the Craft. " The Visitors " was next given by the W.M., who stated that it was a very The W.M. here announced that the members had well responded to his appeal by important toast. They were honoured with the presence of a good number, and , on subscribing 320 shillings to the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund, for which he thanked behalf of the members, he tendered them a very hearty welcome, with the hope that them. what they had seen that evening would induce them to come again and again. The The VV.M. gave " The Visitors," and said they were only too glad to have plenty hour being then late, would not permit him to call upon them all to respond j but he of guests to criticise their work and to remind them of their faults. They had a goodly joined the names of Bros. J. W. Spedding and G. C. Hughes with the toast. array of visitors—49 j many of them were eminent in the Craft, but they were all Bro. Spedding responded, and said he was proud to have had the privilege of being welcome. He coupled with the toast the names of Bros. J. Welfo rd, P.M. ; I . G. present. He was a Mason of 14 years' standing, but that was the pleasantest evening Doncaster, P.M. j S. B. Colwill, P.M. ; and J. Nanson. of his Masonic experience ; never had seen better working of the ritual, or had been Bro. J. Welford, P.M., responded , and said he was exceedingly gratified to bs better entertained. They had had a lot of work, perhaps too much for an installation there j the splendid working had given him the greatest satisfaction, and he had had a meeting, but what had been done was perfect. Immediately after a W.M. was installed Masonic treat. The W.M. had started well, and if he followed in the footsteps of the it was a difficult task to have initiates, and their W.M. deserved the highest praise for I.P.M., he thought there was no doubt he would make one of the best of Masters. his excellent work. Bro. J. G. Doncaster, P.M., stated that he was pleased to be present to see the Bro. G. C. Hughes also acknowledged the toast. excellent working of the I.P.M.,|which excelled everything he had ever seen in the Craft The remaining toasts of "The Past Masters," " The Treasurer and Secretary," Bros. S. B. Colwill, P.M., and J. Nanson also acknowled ged the toast, bearing and "The Officers " were given by the W.M. in a few well-chosen words, to which suit- testimony to the grand working of the W.M. and the I.P.M. and the way the visitors able responses were made. had been received and entertained. The Tyler's toast, at a very late hour, brought to a close a most enjoyable ln giving the toast of "The Past Masters," the W.M. observed that they were the evening. pilots who kept the W.M, out of all dangers, and their great services to the lodge were The whole of the proceedings were enlivened with a vocal entertainment of a high much appreciated by the members. order , and was much appreciated by the members and visitors. The following were In replying, Bro. A. C. Bonham , I.P.M., said he had already spoken, and he left it thc artistes : Miss Ida Hedges, Miss J. Rankin, and Bros. Jno. Bartlett and to the other Past Masters, who he knew were bursting with eloquence to do the needful. Bob Rae. He took that opportunity of thanking the Sec, Bro . Pope, and the members for their great assistance in the election of a girl at the recent election. Bro. W. D. Schwarz, P.M., also responded. He said that he was proud to be a St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305. Past Master of such a distinguished lodge, and it was very gratif ying to hear from the The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Criterion, Piccadilly Circus, visitors that their working was the best in London. on the 12th ult., when there were present Bros. A. C. Bonham , W.M. j W. Humfrey, Bros. R. Wright, P.M.j R. Raymond, P.M.j and H. Ansell , P.M., also acknow- S.W. and W.M. elect ; J. Chaplain , Treas. ; |. J. Pope, P.M., Sec. ; J. G. Head, lod ged the toast in happy terms and to the point. S.D.j R. H. Head, J.D. ; J. Syme, I.G.j I. Hume, Stwd. ; J. Kist, Org. j R. The W.M. proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary, " and said they were both very Wright, P.M.j H. Ansell, P.M. ; F. Spurgin", P.M. j E. White, P.M.j R. Ray- old and respected friends, and they deserved their highest thanks for the great things mond, P.M. ; W. D. Schwarz, P.M.; S. R. J. Chapman , W. A. Shaw, H. T. Adams, they did for the lodge. C. J. Webbe, A. Orram , G. Cook, W. Dimond , H. Parfett, E. C. Lane, W. E. Colleson, In response, Bro. J. Chaplin , Treas., said that he was one of the founders of the A. Wheeler, J. Ellis, H. W. Williams, D. F. Tuflill , Thos. Durrans, J. P. Ealey, J. H. lod ge, and he would continue to do in the future what he hoped he had done in the past Birch, G. S. Beeching, W. C. Henderson , A. G. Renninson , J. J. Gomm, W. G. Sey- for the lodge, and he was honoured by bsing again elected to his office. W. F. Hill Phelps, and G. Couchman Tyler. Visitors : Bros. S. B. Colwill B ope J M S c also mour, , , • _, T* J* J' ? " ' * '' ' " acknowledged the toast. He did not deserve the P.M. 1791 ; H. T. Weston , W.M. 1310; J. Mason, W.M. 220G J Julius Williams, kind things said of him , but he was grateful for their assurance that he was giving VV.M. 1310; R. Corderoy Sexton, Org. 23G1 j C. Crowther, I.P.M. 230S ; A, H, atisfaction. Marks, I.P.M. 1563J R. Baker, W.M. 1C24; Wm. Wilkinson , P.M. 24011 ; R.C The Worshipful Mister gave " The Oflicers of the Lodge," and said he was proud Best, W.M. 91 j F. H. Vant, W.M. 1GS 1 j J. G. Doncaster, P.M. 834; J. Nielson , of them and was sure they would in the future excel their excellent work that evening. tSgi; J. Welford , P.M. 733 ; las. Thorn, P.M. 2331J H. VV. Douglas, 2535 ; J. He looked to them to make his duties lighter and he felt confident they would do so. M. Klempner, S.W. 1632-; Wm. Chappie, P.M. 1425 ,- H. F. Roberts, 1425 ; A. Some good speeches were made in* response by Bros. J. G. Head, I.W. • f L II. P. Snow, J.D. 2191 j A. C. Kaufman , W.M. 174 j J. B. Bishop, 1 72 j Victor E. Syme, J.D. j E. C. Lane, l.G. ; A. Wheeler and C. J. Webb, Stwds. Gammon, 177; D. Kogminski, P.M. iSS ; Alfred Ellis ; C. Campbell Johnstone , The Tyler 's toast brought to a close a most happy and enjoyable gathering, on S.W. 1791; C. Newman , 1791 ; H. S. Braman, W.M. 227 ; Thos. Adam s, S.W. which the W.M. is to be congratulated , and there is no doubt that the St. Marylebone 227; Alex. Pope, 1C3S; F. A. Zeppenfeld , 12S7 ; Alfred Jeffreys, S.D. 159S ; Isidore Lodge will be quite safe in his hands. Marchand, LP.M. 1572 j G. Wily, S.D. 19G9; Fred. W. Stephens, P.M. 134S j H. An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro. Fincham, P.M. and Sec. 134S ; Ernest Webster, 957 ; Thomas Moreton , P.M. 410J James Kift , in which the following artistes also took part : Miss Gertrude Sno v, Mis* G. E. 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Price Lists free on application. JOHN GOW, Limited , always have on sale the Larges t G. J. SHIPWAY, Telegraphic Address— " OM'HANH OOD," LONIJUN . Stock in London of thc Very Best Quality at Lowest Prices. 3, TAVISTOCK STREET, STRAND. J OHN NOBBS AND SONS , We take this last opportunity of calling attention to held at the Hotel Cecil, on Monday, the 14th June , 0 TAILORS , the important event which will be celebrated at Free- after thc great Masonic meeting in the Royal Albert masons' Tavern on Wednesday next, under the presi- Hall , South Kensington. and 155, UPPER STREET, ISLINGTON, N., 154 dency of Bro. Lord Llangattock, Prov. G. Master of # # ' * 77, FINSBURY PAVEMENT , E.C. South Wales, Eastern Division . We have already We are also pleased to be in a position to state that expressed our regret that the Board of Stewards who SPECIALITY TR O USERS fro m i _ s. net cash the authorities at the Colonial and India Offices , as will support his lordship is considerably less numerous well as the various Agents-G eneral of the Colonies in s Board and we must repeat the niAMOND JUBILEE than was last year' , England , are affording every assistance in their power, hope we have already expressed on several occasions and to add that communications from Colonial and that a strong effort will be made by the Stewards to Indian visitors are invited by the Treasurer of the obtain big lists and thus make amends for the falling PROCES SION. Empire Lodge, Bro. Lennox Browne, Past Dep. G. off in their numbers. Director of Ceremonies, 15, Mansfield-street , Portland- * * » place, W. We realise that the task of obtaining subscriptions * * * is very difficult at a time when every institution in the It seems that we were misinformed as to the country is appealing for a full measure of public sup- circumstances attending the death of our late lamented port. Even the wealthiest peop le will be unable to Bro. T. R. Arter, Prov. S.G.W. Worcestershire. He countenance all the worthy schemes which may be did not succumb to an operation performed under the brought to their notice. We must, confess, however, influence of chloroform. On the contrary, the opera - GAIETY RESTAURANT, to being selfish enough to wish that whatever Charit- tion was successfu l , and no amesthetic was ad- able Institutions may obtain only a moderate ministered. But the shock to a system already amount of contributions, those maintained by the weakened by the disease from which he had long English brethren will not be amongst them. We suffered was too great, and he was never able to re- STRAND, W.C. trust thc Returns will reach such a total as will enable cover his strength. It is at the particular request of the authorities to defray the year's expenditure and one of the family of our deceased brother that we make still leave over enough to make a further addition to this correction. the slender stock of invested capital. This is not ask- # # # ing too much in the year of the Queen's Diamond The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge Jubilee. of Scotland was held at Freemasons' Hall, Edin- * * * burgh , on Thursday, the 6th instant , when, in One important function connected with the Anniver- accordance with a recommendation of the Grand SEATS TO VIEW THE ABOVE sary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Committee at its meeting on the 25th March , it was Girls will take place at the School , Battersea Rise, on unanimously resolved to present an address of con- Monday afternoon , namely, the distribution of prizes gratulation to her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. Among the other recom- PROCESSION and the customary musical and calisthenic exercises by the pupils. Tho distribution will be made by Lady mendations of the Grand Committee were the follow- Llangattock, wife of the year's Festival Chairman , ing: For the appointment of Bro. the Earl of Rosslyn while the calisthenics and marchings, which are always as Prov. G.M. of Fife and Kinross, vice Bro. J. H. secured at can be so splendidl y carried out and form one of the chief Balfour Melville resigned ; and of his Excellency Bro attractions of the day, will take place at the com- Lord Sandhurst, Governor of Bombay, as Grand mencement, instead of at the end , of the proceedings. Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India, vice Bro THE GAIETY RESTAURANT, Given fine weather, and we doubt not there will be a James W. Smith resigned. large gathering of visitors, while those who may wish * * * to inspect the premises will have the opportunity of We have received a copy of a small but—so far as or at doing so under the guidance of sundry of the prefects, we have been able to judge from a hasty perusal of its and are requested to assemble in thc Alexandra Hall contents, a very valuable—pamphlet , entitled " Grand at 6 p.m. A well-chosen programme of vocal and Lodge Decisions," as " extracted from the authorised reports of the Grand Lodge of England during the MESSRS. SPIERS & POND'S OUT DOOR instrumental music will be carried out during the afternoon. past 25 years." It has been edited , arranged , and * * * annotated by Bro. the Rev. J. T. Lawrence, M.A., P.M. 273, Dist. J.G. Warden of Madras, and is dedi- CATERING DEPARTMEN T, Thc spring half-yearly meeting of the Great Priory cated to the R.W. Bro. G. M. Moore of the Order of the Temple, will bo at Mark Masons' J. , R.A., CLE., District G. Master. Us title indicates clearly enough Hall , Great Qucen-strcct, W.C, on Friday, the 14th that it is likely to prove usefu l as a work of reference, UUGATE E.C. instant, at 5.45 for 6 p.m. precisely, when the regular U NION STREET, L , and if our Rev. Bro. Lawrence business, including thc appointment and investiture of has done his work of compilation with the ability Grand Officers for the ensuing year, will be transacted. which characterises his editorshi p of the India n Masonic Review The banquet will bc held at Freemasons' Tavern , at , we feel sure it will prove a welcome addition to our slender stock Guinea to Ten Guineas. p.m. Tickets, price one guinea, to be had of the prices:—One 7 of works of this class. But for thc demands Great Vice-Chancellor , V.E. Knight C. Fitzgerald upon Our time and space Matier, Mark Masons' Hall , W.C, on or before Mon- , we should have reviewed it in the present issue. As it is, we must be content for the •JE T ^^HrTnir-nTnnn*i-** HB ^\_ . _ day, thc ioth instant. ip^^^i _0 fP^Wr\ f o ^ ^^ ^ Cr^. _--. l^S __K__ \ # # # present with this brief introduction of " Grand Lodge Decisions " to the notice of our readers and hold over Among the matters contained in thc Report of the our review till the Girls' School Festival has been held Council is a recommendation " that a l oyal and re- ____ _ ^t_^t ^t^^^ L&imit\lM and reported. 2^ spectfu l address should be presented to Her Most ^^SATURDAY , MAY S, 1897. Gracious Majesty the Queen , thc Royal Patron of thc The annual festival of the Grand Master 's Lodge ^^^ Order of the Temple and Hospital in England , to con- of Instruction for Mark Master Masons will bc held gratulate her on arriving at the sixtieth year of her at Mark Masons' Hall on Thursday, the 20th instant. Opsonic ViotcQ glorious and benignant reign." There is also an The ceremony of advancement will be rehearsed, with announcement to the effect that "V.E. Kni ght the Rev. Bro. W. Vincent in the chair as W.M., and Bro. H. R. C. E. L. Wright , G. Prelate, has offered to comp lete The Quarterl y Convocation of Supreme Grand Rose, P.G. Org., at the orga n . Bro. Viscount Dun- the official regalia of the office of Great Prelate by Chapter at Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday was garva n, D.G.M., will occupy the chair at the banquet at presenting a violet cassock," and that the " Council fairly well attended , as is usuall y the case when the Freemasons' Tavern , which will follow the work in have gratefully accepted " the gift. It may also be new Grand Officers for the ensuing year are appointed lod ge, and tickets for which , price 6s. each—not 21s., mentioned that thc audited statement of the Great and invested. But beyond this function , which always as stated in error last week—must be obtained on or Treasurer 's account to the 28th February of the current causes a certain amount of pleasurable excitement, before Tuesday, the iSth instant either of Bro. year shows balances on the General and Benevolent , John especially among those who are fortunate enough to be Smith, The Crescent Bedford ' Funds amounting together to not far short of 4, , , or at Mark Masons appointed to office, there was little business to be .£700 : Hall. done. It will be noticed that in the list of new Grand that the funds of Great Priory are now, in accordance with the recommendation of the Finance Committee Officers are included thc names of several who were , THE G OLU AND S ILVER W VRE DRAWERS ' COMPANY not honoured with the purp le of Grand Lodge. This invested in Trustees' Securities ; and that the current gave a bal l on Thursday evening at the Holborn Restaurant, happens by no means infrequently, account has been transferred to the London and a large number of guests assembled and were received by as there are the Master, Colonel P. Cowan. The band of the Royal generally some brethren appointed to oflice in Grand Westminster Bank, Limited, Bloomsbury Branch. *•*- Artillery provided the music for the evening. Lodge who arc not qualified to receive it in Grand * * BKO . THE EARL OF LATHO.M (Lord Chamberlain) and Chapter, and to fill the appointments, which would Wc have very great pleasure in announcing that thc the Countess of Lathom entertained the Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswi otherwise be left vacant , companions of eminence in Empire Lodge, No. 210S, which was founded in 188 g-Holstein and their daughter, Princess ,5 Victoria .at dinner at their residence, 41, Portland-p lace, on the Royal Arch tre selected. Among those who have as a kind of Masonic Home where brethren from the Wednesday evening, a select party of guests being invited been thus fortunate are thc Provincial Grand Scribes Colonies would be most heartil y welcomed in London, to meet their Royal Highnesses. E. of Bristol , Devonshire , and Nottinghamshire, a proposes, under thc auspices of several distinguished M R . BAY ARO , the retiring Ambassador for the United companion (Comp. Bullock) On whom brevet rank in officers of Grand Lod ge, to entertain those among our States of America, performed what must prove his last Grand public appearance on Thursday afternoon. Accompanied Lodge was conferred last year, and Comps. Colonial and Indian guests who are members of the by Mrs. Bayard and some 300 guests, he travelled down to Kiallmark, Ebbetts, Major Bridges, and Stanley Craft, on the occasion of their visit to this country for Chorley Wood to lay the foundation-stone of a new home Attenboroug h, whose names are familiar enough to the Diamond Jubilee festivities, and that the entertain- for men in the colony for the employ in :nt of epileptics at Chalfont St. Peter's, of which Bro. Passmore Edwards is our readers. ment will take the form of a banquet, which will be the donor. his lordshi p for his kind wishes, and in the course of li is remarks said that he shoirid ever remember the kindness that he had received at the hands of the Indefatigable Lodge. Corres ponbence The hearty good wishes were then tendered to the Worshipful Master by t he many We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , representatives of lodges throug hout the kingdom. The W.M. extended a most warm but we wiBb , in a sp irit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits- and cordial invitation to all present to accompany him to the Grand Hotel , where supper free discussion. would be served. The lodge was then closed, and the brethren sat down to supper. The W.M., Bro. NEW BOYS' SCHOOL. Herbert Geo. Davies, presided , and was supported on his right by Bros. Marmaduke Tennant , P.A.G.D.C , D.P.G.M.; Sir J ohn Jones J enkins , M.P., P.M., P.P.J .G.W.; To the Editor of the '' Freemason. " and R. D. Brymor Jones, O.C , M.P .; and on his left by the R.W. and Right Hon. the Dear Sir and Brother , Earl of Jersey, P.S.G.W., P.G.M. Oxon j Bros. Sir J ohn T. Dillwyn Llewelyn, Bart., M.P., and Ernest Gray, M.A., M.P. My letter is quite clear , each of six competitors will receive .£100 The W.M. submitted the toasts of " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Oueen and the making £600 in all , and 2 *. per cent for the successful one on £100,000 is Craft " and " The M.W.G.M., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales ," both being drunk with £2500, total £3100. musical honours. Should the School be erected the commission would be five per cent. , say Bro. Sir J ohn Jones Jenkins , M.P., who was most heartily received , submitted •' '' It afforded him , £5000, and in addition there would be £600 besides sundries , fees for arbitrator , The M.W. the Pro Grand Master and Grand Lodge of England. &c making a total of about he said , much pleasure to propose that toast. The Grand Lodge of England stood high , £6000. in the estimation of all of them , perhaps not so much for its name as for those eminent Would it not be well to delay the selection of p lans until at least a sum of men who composed it. They had at its head the Prince of Wales , and it was astonishing ,£50,000 can be secured '•* —Yours fraternally, how far-reaching Freemasonry was. There they had the Prince of Wales at the head ot LIFE GOVERNOR. the greatest Order in the world , closely connected with a very large number of other [There is no justification for " Life Governor ' s " statements. We can insert Orders , whilst he was also Chancellor of the Welsh University. The Pro Grand Master , the M.W. Bro. the Right Hon. the Earl of Lathom , was well known to a great many no further letters on the subject .—E D. FM7\ of them. They had seen him at Swansea on several occasions, and hoped to see him before long once again. He had also great pleasure to mention the name of the R.W. DIAMOND JUBILEE. Bro. the Earl of Jersey, Prov . Grand Master Oxfordshire. In him they had a nobleman ¦ who not only made himself useful in many spheres of life, but whatever he did he did To the Editor of the " Freemason. " thoroughl y. He (Sir John) had heard some rumours that there was a probability of the Dear Sir and Brother , Earl of Jersey, in the near future , living and spending more time amongst them in South Wales. He (Sir John) was sure that he was only echoing the sentiments of all Among the many suggestions from public bodies and private persons the members ot the Indefatigable Lodge when he said that he hoped to see more of his to celebrate the Queen 's J ubilee day, from the building of town clocks to feeding lordshi p in the future than they had in the past. Sir John then submitted the toast , little children ,the most charitable of all , yet we see nothing for the old and infirm , coup ling with it the name of the Earl of J ersey. not yet in the workhouse but ver y f suggest that Grand Lodge should Bro. the Earl of Jersey, in responding, thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic , near it. May manner in which they had received the toast, and also Bro. Davies, their W.M., for stir in the matter of the old and cri pp led members of the Craft—being indi gent not having kindl y invited him to be present to meet the distinguished brethren whom he had in recei pt of pension s or annuities—of same age as our beloved Queen. For myself the pleasure of seeing around him. With regard to the Grand Lodge of England , it would be acceptable , being one of those I would propose that some form be sent everybody would agree with what Bro. Sir J ohn J ones J enkins had said that their Pro to the mother lodge and lodges of instruction , that they may choose those they G.M. was certainl y the ri ght man in the right place , and he thoug ht that the men who think the most worthy of relief. —I am dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternall y, belonged to the Order were men who studied the interests of Masonry in every part of B. their territory, and who exercised a far-reaching public influence. He thought also that 51, Rosemary .road , Peckham . nothing could please the Grand Lodge of England more than to know that upon this May . occasion the brethren of the Indefatigable Lodge had used the advantages of Masonry 4th to extend their hospitality to those who came to Swansea. In conclusion , the Earl of Jersey expressed the hope that the brethren who came from other parts of the country would go away impressed with the enthusiastic manner in which Masonry was conducted in .Swansea , and also with the hospitality of the lodge, of which he felt proud that he 1Revfew8. himself was a member. Bro. Henry Simons, P.M., submitted " The R.W. Prov. Grand Master and the W. "M ASONIC CALHNDAR FOR THE P OVINCE OF H AMPSHIRE AND THE I SLE OF Dep. Prov. Grand Master. " In the course of a few remarks , he said it was with great W IGHT . 1897-8. " —This is one of the largest and best of these exceedingly useful regret that they had to account for the absence of the Prov. Grand Master , Bro. Lord Calendars published , and is edited by Bro. Edgar Goble , the esteemed Prov. Gr and Llangattock , who had intended to be present. They were fortunate in having Secretary, and Bro. G. F. Lancaster (P. Prov. G. Reg.), the zealous Asst. Prov. G. Secre- two such good officers at the head of their province. Since the Right Hon. Prov. Grand tary, the Printers and Publishers being the firm of Holbrook and Son , of Portsmouth. Master had been at the head he had made it a point to be with them at least once a The Calendar portion runs from April , 1897, to March , 189S, and contains well-arrang ed year , whilst he had also made several special visits to lodges in the province. Referring notices of all the lodges, chapters , and Mark lodges held in the Province , which must to the Deputy G.M., Bro. Marmaduke Tennant , who unfortunatel y had to leave early have been no little labour to comp ile. It is a large Province , there being 48 lodges, to catch his train , he was one whom every Mason in South Wales reverenced and loved . with 3699 members , 24 R.A. chapters , having 89G companions , 13 Mark lodges, with In submitting the toast , Bro. Simons coupled with it the name of Bro. Grose , Prov. 343 members , besides numerous other Masonic Bodies, particulars about all of which S.G.W. are both ample and well arranged. The^ information , in fact , is much more than any Bro. Grose, in responding, said that , as Senior Warden of the Province , he was anyone could reasonably expect, so it is very welcome , doubtless , to all concerned j and proud of the opportunity given him of returning thanks for the enthusiastic manner in it also proves that the Province is abl y managed , for it is not many that could boast of which they had drunk the health of the Prov. Grand Master and the Deputy Prov. such a general response to the enquiries of the Editors from all these Masonic Organ isa- Grand Master. tions. The number of meetings , number of initiates , and joining members , and total Bro. Herbert G. Davies, W.M., then felicitously submitted the toast of the even- number of members to 31st December , 1S96, are all dul y detailed under each lodge, ing, that of "The Visitors. " He said they were honoured by having around them chapter , &c , and besides all these , there are most interesting tables as to extinct visiting brethren representing nearly every class of life and from all quarters of the lodges, &c, Roll of Past Provincial Grand Officers from earliest dates , and many Empire. He could see amongst them members of the House of Peers , House of historical items of value. One would like to know the voting strength of the Pro vince Commons , and , as they still had their I.P.M. amongst them , he must include the House in the Central Masonic Charities , but , really, there is so much else, and the accounts as of .Correction—(laughter)—Council of Education , and also brethren whom , except upon an to the several Institutions are so well condensed , that it would be ungracious to press for occasion such as that , they did not particularly desire to meet, viz., barristers and more. Any way, the Editors may be assured that they have earned the warm grat itude lawyers—(renewed laughter)—met in the common bond of brotherhood. On behalf of of the Province for providing such a valuable Annual . his lodge, he tendered to the visitors a most hearty welcome to Swansea , and he felt proud that he had the honour to preside over such an important and uni que gathering of Masons in that ancient boroug h of Swansea. He could assure the visitors that he was HE NDIAN REEMASONS ' A LMANAC AND D IARY , " —This remarkable "T I F 1S97. delighted to see them , glad to welcome them , and to extend the rig ht hand of fellowship publication is edited by Bro. P. C. Dutt , P. Dep. D.G.M. Be ngal , and is the largest of to brethren who were engaged in the responsible task of training the future generation. the kind issued by any Masonic body authorised by the Grand Lodge of England. It is W.M. in the 29th year of publication , and is valuable and interesting as ever , the details being He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the names of Bros. C. J ames, 1963 j Councillor J . Welch , W.M. 1110 j A. W. Pillinger , W.M. 902 j Ernest Gray, so amp le, that the work is brimful of information , as well as complete as a calendar for the the Calcutta lodges . There are over 160 lodges attend ed to for India and Burma , and M.A., M.P., 229 1 , who was closely connected with the Educational Scheme of country, he having been a coup le of years bjck President of the N.U.T. j Sir J . T. all Ihe other Masonic bodies, Royal Arch chapters , M ark lodges, K.T. preceptories , Bart., M.P., whom whatever might be their political opinions , he felt Rose Croix chapters , &c, are also carefully noted and described. The historical data Dillwyn Llewelyn , , " Masonic Notabitia " begin from zS, sure every Swansea brother highl y esteemed and revered , and who had requested him is most interesting, and useful withat , as the 17 (the speaker) to propose him as a re-joining member of the Indefatigable j D. Brynm or and aie brought down to date , based upon the accepted authorities , only condensed as but not much as possible. The book is an extraordinary production , and only needs the statis- Tones, Q.C, M.P., who was a member of the Kaisar-i-Hind Lodge j and last , tical information to make it complete. Bro. Dutt has earned and should receive the least , G. M. E. Hamilton , P.M. 1641, also P.M. and Sec. of 1446, whose name he had at his own request reserved until the end. Before submitting the toast, he could not best thanks of his large constituency. refrain from acknowledging the courtesy and kindness he had receive d from Bro. Hamilton in conjunction with Bro. J ohn Williams , P.M., and the valuable assistance he had rendered him in getting the members of his Union there that evening in such goodly numbers , and thus making the gathering such a grand success. Cvaft rlDasonvv Bro. J ames, W.M. 1963, one of the brethren of the N.U.T., responded in a few happy remarks , in which he expressed , on behalf of the other N.U.T. brethren prese nt, the pleasure it gave him to thank the Swansea lodge for the very cordial way in which Indefatigable Lodge, No. 237. the toast had been received , and also the felicitous way in which it had been m*>ved. He WELCOME TO THE MASONIC MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL UNION was glad the N.U.T. had been able to furnish 45 brethren for the occasion , amongst mem- OF TEACHERS. that number being several Past Presidents of the Union , several present and past bers of the Executive , and five out of the six present principal officials of the Union. With characteristic hospitality, the Indefatigable Lodge , No. 237, Swansea , tendere d Bro. Councillor Welsh , W.M. 1110, also responded , remarking that he had been a most warm and fraternal greeting on Wednesday, the 21st ult., to the brethre n of the struck with the work of the lodge and the way it had been carried out. He congrat u- Craft visiting the town in connection with the National Union of Teachers Conference . lated the lodge upon the admirable way this was done , and said the day would be a red- This interesting function was performed by Bro. Herbert George Davies, VV.M., who letter one to them. He might say for his own part that when be came to Swansea he was cordiall y supported by the VVorship ful Masters of the other local lodges—the Talbot was not particularly attracted by the town. On his way to the town last week it was and Caradoc—whilst among those who had accepted invitations to pay an official visit raining cats and dogs—(laughter)—and when he entered it the sam e process was in pro- were the Worshi pful Masters of the Bute , Glamorgan , Tennant , Duke of York , and gress. (Renewed laug hter.) He had learnt that it was the habit oi Swansea to have Llangattock Lod ges. rain some 13 months out of the 12. (Loud laug hter.) The climate , he must say, was Amongst other distinguished brethren who had been invited by the Worship ful moist. It had improved during the conference week , and he hoped the conferen ce Master to meet the guests of the evening were Bros. Marmaduke Tennant , P.A.G.D.C. would be finished with that eclat which had attended its meetings in all other towns. Eng., D.P.G.M. j the Ri ght Hon. the Earl of J ersey, P.G.W. Eng., P.G.M. Oxford- The gathering that evening was, he thought , uni que. - shire , Sir J ohn J ones J enkins , M.P., P.M. 1323, P.P.J .G.W. j Sir J. T. Dillwy n Bro. Pillinger , W.M. 902, also responded. Llewelyn , Bart., M.P. j Walter Whittington , P.M., P.G. Sec.j D. Brynmor Jones, Bro. Ernest Gray, M.P., said he was only a young member of the Craft , but Q.C, M.P., 1724 ,- and Ernest Gray, M.P. for West Ham , all of whom were present. ot The lodge having been opened , Bros. L. Collwyn Lewis, Sydney W. Harris , and he had learnt that one of the great fundamental truths of Freemasonry was tha t Charity, and the Swansea^ brethren had that evening given a vivid interpretatio n of » H. J. Nott , were passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being admirabl y performed most by the W.M., whilst the lecture on the tracing board was given by Bro. H. Thomas , in its widest sense. The N.U.T. would regard that gathering as one of the J . agreeable held in connection with the conference , and no memory would be dearer to P.M., P.P.S.G.D. Then followed an interesting event , the presentation of a very g- handsome P.P.G. Treasurer ' s jewel to Bro. J. Lindley Smith , I.P.M., P.G. Treas., on them than that which they would hold of the great kindness shown to them that evenm the occasion of his leaving Swansea to take up the important position of Governo r of Bro. Sir J . T. D. Llewelyn , Bart., M.P., said it was with mixed feelings of reg ret H.M. Gaol at Devizes. The W.M. in requesting Bro. the Right Hon. the Eirlof J ersey that he addressed them. He felt that he had been a very bad Mason—(" no, no ") to invest Bro. Smith with the jewel on behalf of the brethren of the lodge, said that the but he was there that evening because he desired to support the Worshi p ful Master and jewel was simp ly a small token of the very h igh estimation in which the brethren in Swansea in the veipy cordial recsptio.i they had given to the brethren of the Craft who came from outside Swansea , and who were paying a visit on this most interest- I.P.M. is held by the brethren of thc Indefatigable. His lordship, in pinning , the jewel on Bro. J . Lindley Smith' s breast , took the occasion of con- ing occasion. He himself was, many years ago, a member of the Indefatigable Lodge gratulating him upon the important appointment which had been given him , and ex- but had had to leave it because the great distance between his home and the lodge s pressed the hope that he would live long to serve his country and to wear the jewel place of meeting prevented him carry ing out the duties of the Craft as he should have which he now presented him with. Bro. Smith suitabl y thanked the brethre n and liked to. He deeply regretted not having been an active member of the I ndefatig able Lodge, but he should be only too glad to do what he could to promote the best interes ts F. W. Laugh ton, , P.P.G.O. N. and E. Yorks, 1G11 j VV. N. ¦ J.VV. 23G ; VV. S. Child of the Cra ft in Swansea. (Loud applause) . - - Stimpson , 23G J M. Bilton , 1611; J. H. Wray, 236 ,- H. L. Challenger, 1611 ; R. Bro. D. Brynmor Jones, Q.C, M.P., said the lodge was not only indefati gable but Jones, 1341 ; C Fisher, 10GS ; ]. E. Matthews, G97; W. Hochitt , 200j W. Bean , efficient. (Applause.) He was pleased that they had been able to get together in 1611 j B. Kilvington , 1611; F. VV. Cull , 23G ; J. F. Buckley, 134 6; and amongst Swansea that week so many worthy Masons, and as a visitor to the lod ge he most other members of the lodge Bros. J. E. Wilkinson , P.P.G.P. N. and E. Yorks ; H. cordiall y thanked the VV.M. for the kind and enthusiastic reception that had been Tomes, R. B. Gray, A. Cowper, S. Shaw, G. H. Cutforth , T. Harding, N. R extended to him. Barber, J. Challis, T. Bouttell , S. P. Hi pperson , and others. The Secretary read Bro. G. M. E. Hamilton , in thanking the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in letters of apology for absence fro m Bros. Lord Bolton , D.P.G.M. ; M. C. Peck, P.G. which they had received his name, also expressed his gratitude to the VV.M. and Bro. Sec ; The Dean of York, P.M. 236; J. G. Butcher , 236 ; Sir F. Lockwood, T. B John Williams, P.M., for having so kindly arranged to hold an emergency meeting for Why tehead , 23G and 1G11; J. Sykes Rymer, P.M. 236 ; G. Lamb, P.M. 161 1 j J the benefit of the members of his Union. The same thing had been attempted in other Melrose, 236 ; J. Kay, 1611 ; and others. towns where the N.U.T. had held their annual conferences, but upon a much smaller I he lodge having been opened in due form , aad the minutes of the last meeting scale owing to the matter not having been taken in hand until close upon the date of read and confirmed , the installation of the W.M. elect, Bro. G;o. H. Stott, was their visits. Never had they received sucH a grand and brilliant reception , and it was a proceeded with, the ceremony being ably conducted by Bro. R.Spenc*:, I.P.M., assisted red-letter day in the history of the Masonic brethren connected with the Union. On by Bro. I). Young, P.M., P.G.P. N. and E. Yorks ; and Bro . J. W. D JW, P.M. The behalf of the N.U.T. brethren, he had very great pleasure in asking the W.M. to accept VV.M. then appointed and invested his officers for the emuing year as follows : Bros. a cheque for £10 ios. towards his list as Festival Steward to the 109th Anniversary R. Spence, LP.M. ; G. Woolfo rd, S.W. ; J. II. Hill, J.W. : J. Press, Chap. ; J. Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, at which Bro. Lord Llangattock, his Booth , Treas. and Almoner; E. A. Robinson , Sec. ; J. P. Gill, S.D. ; W. Wild , P.G.M., would preside. ( Prolonged cheers). J.D. ; D. Young, P.AL , P.G.P., D.C, and Charity Rep. ; R. Rook. Asst. D.C. ; The W. Master feelingly, thanked Bro. Hamilton for the gift, and then submitted T. F. Walton , Org. -, T. Leetham , l.G. ; R. Woodall, Tyler ; H. M asser , W. the toast of " The Lodges of the Province. " He said they had been honoured with the Seymour, and H. Pratt, Stwds. After some other business th. lodge was closed. presence that evening of the W.Ms, of the Glamorgan, Bute, Tennant, Duke of Subsequently a banquet was held at the Coach and Horses, Low Ousegate, the York, and Llangattock Lodges, all of Cardiff ; also the W.M. of the Loyal Cambriam , VV.M. elect presiding over about 50 guests. Merthyr, but unfortunately, owing to their having had to leave early to catch their After a dinner which did credit to the host, Bro. F. Bucktin, a toast list was pro- trains, he regretted being unable to couple their names with this toast, and he called ceeded with. upon their esteemed Bros. J. R. Leaver, P.M., Treas. of 1323, aad Owen Owen, of 1573, The W.M. proposed "The Queen and the Craft " and " H.R.H. thc Prince of to respond. Wales, M.W.G.M. of England, and the Grand Lodge." In doing so, he said her Bro. J. R. Leaver, P.M. 1323, returned thanks in a telling speech, and said how Majesty had been a good supporte r of the Masonic Institutions , and especially of the pleased he felt at being able to welcome so many distinguished visitors to Swansea. Boys' School, since 1852. As to the Prince of Wales, their M.W.G.M. did all he Bro. Owen Owen also suitabl y responded , and in the course of his speech, said that could for the Craft, and the present flourishing condition of the Charities was a proof of the remarks of Bro. Councillor Welsh as to Swansea weather, reminded him of a rhym; the way in which he took up that cause for good . (Applause.) reflecting the opinion prevailing outside Swansea with regard to Landore. It ran as The VVorshipful Master next proposed " The R.W.P.G.M. of North and East York; follows : shire, Bro. the Marquis of Zetland, and the Prov. Grand Lodge," speaking in eulogistic " A devil once riding through Landore terms of Lord Zetland and his provincial supporters , in proof of whose work and interest Was asked what he thought ol that fine old place of yore j they might look at the good results in connection with the Educational Fund. • Quoth Satan : * By the smell and the stink Bro. M. Rooke, P.M., P.P.S.G.D., responding to the toast, said, whilst claiming lam not very fai from home, I should think !'" very small honours for the junior members of the Provincial Grand Lodge, he assured (Loud laughter.) them of their sincerity in their work , and their confidence in the influential help given On the motion of Bro. S. Meech, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Wor- by the Marquis of Zetland and Lord Bolton. (Applause.) shipful Master. Bro. R. Spence, I.P.M., proposed "The W.M. of the Agricola Lodge," and said The Worshipful Master, in responding, expressed the hope that his successor in that he had the greatest pleasure in placing the W.M. in the chair of K.S., and he felt office would be Bro. J. T. Davies, their esteemed Assistant Director of Ceremonies. they had a man whose work would redound to the credit of the lodge, having worked The Tyler, Bro . G. Bullerwell, having given the Tyler's toast, and the company heart and soul for it for a number of years past. (Applause.) having drunk "The Health of Host Fitt," the proceedings were brought to a close. The toast was received with the utmost enthusiasm, and the York Minster chief During the evening a musical programme, with string band accompaniment , bass, Bro. VV. H. Dawson, sang appropriately "Stand fast," with excellent expression arranged by Bro. C. M. Bill, F.R.C.O., was gone through. The Misses Fitt, the and finish. daughters of Host Bro. Fitt, gave selections on the mandolin , songs being rendered by The VV.M., who had a very hearty reception on rising to respond, said that he owed Bros. Howarth, T. P. Sykes, J. Welsh, D. C Jones, and VV. Lloyd, and recitations by his " first steps " to the Installing Master, and since that brother 's initial kindly advice, Bros. C. Castell and T. A. Organ. he had endeavoured to do his best for the Agricola Lodge and Freemasonry in general. The arrangements were throughout perfect, and the excellent supper was admirably What he had done, he had done with his whole heart. (Applause.) He felt that their served, and gave the greatest satisfaction. confidence would not be misplaced. (Applause.) The W.M. proposed "The Installing Master.and Past Masters of the Lodge " in suitable terms, and the toast was honoured with "three fives. " Wycombe Lodge, No. 1501. The Installing Master, in responding, said that they had one second to none in thc The last ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge Rooms, Amersham brother they had placed in the chair. Hill, High Wycombe, on Thursday, the 22nd ult., when there were present Bro. J. J. Bro . J. E. Wilkinson , P.M., P.P.G.P., also responded . Simcox, VV.M., a full complement of Past Masters and officers, and a. Iarge number of Bro. J. H. Hill proposed " The Visitors," which was responded to by Bros. Dr. M. brethren and visitors. Bryson , P.M. 23G j Halliwell , P.M. 1G11 j Vaughan , P.M. 1G11; and Procter, 23G. Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed. Mr. T. Hull was " The Officers of the Lodge " was proposed by the W.M. and responded to by thc then duly initiated into Freemasonry by the W.M. bro. Bliss, P.M., then proposed S.W., thc Secretary, and the S.D. and the I.P.M. seconded that a sum of five guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge The Tyler's toast concluded the list. to purchase a Past Master's jewel for the W.M. as a mark of esteem from the lodge, In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was Bro. Bliss remarking that he was sure all the brethren concurred with him that the lodge rendered by Bros. J. E. Wilkinson , B. Kilvington , W. Bean , W. H. Dawson, Halliwell, never had a brother or W.M. who took a greater interest in the lodge and its working j Stott, Woolford, Dow, Welburn , and others, whilst the office of director of music and they had only to look round and see how the working of the lodge had been improved by the pianoforte accompanist was in the able hands of Bro. T. F. Walton. addition of needful furniture and ornaments, and not only so, but Bro. Simcox had also The meeting was of the most successful character. tried to instil into their minds the value of Freemasonry by his constant attendance and earnest works. The resolution was carried unanimously, and the W.M. having responded, Bro. C. Batting, the S.W., was then unanimously elected to fill the chair for the ensuing Ascot Lodge, No. 2460. year. The lodge was then closed. — The_ installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Ascot Hotel, Ascot, on Sir Francis Burdett , thc ist instant, when there was a good attendance of members and visitors. After a Lodge No. 1503. successful year of office , Bro. C. O. Burgess, P.P.S.G.D. Surrey, installed Bro. H. The last meeting for the season of this highly prosperous lodge was held on the 21st Luff , a popular and energetic member of the lodge, as the W.M. for the ensuing year. ult. at the Albany Hotel, Twickenham , when there were present, among others, Bros. The brethren present included Bros. CO. Burgess, P.P.S.G.D. Surrey, W.M. j H. E. W. Davis, I.P.M., as W.M., in the absence abroad of Bro. A. Macchi j A. Brown, Luff, S.VV., W.M. elect : LB. Evans, I.W.; A. G. Lacy, Treas. : W. H. Gardener, S.W.j J.W. Hinton, Mus. Doc, M.A., P.M. 84, P.P.G.O., J.W. j J. T. Briggs, P.M., P.P.S.G.W., Sec.; W. Truman, S.D.; W. B. Fendick, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. ; P.M., P.P.G.D., Treas. j Major T. C. Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W., P.G. Std. Br., Sec. j F. Kedge, P.M., Prov. G. Reg. j F. Buxton , P.M. ; F. Douglas Norman, J.D.j W. H. Bright, S.D. j Thom pson, J.D.j and G. Harrison , Tyler. W. Floyer, I.G. j K. Jukes, S. VV. Clarke, T. VV. Walford , P.P.G. Organist j J. j . Ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. J. T. Briggs then Robertson, and others. Visitors : Bros. J. T. Morland, P.G.D., Deputy Prov. G.M.Jm presented his annual financial statement, which was of a highly successful character. A charge j J. W. Martin, P.M. 2414, Prov. G. Sec. j H. E. Daniell, I.G. 370 ; E. resolution was unanimousl y passed congratulating him upon the result of his year's Margrett, P.P.S.G.W. ; A. J. Dalton , 945 ; T. Whitford, W.M. 1321 ; A. Cocks, labours. Communications, regretting inability to attend, were received from Bros. A. I.G. I74 J I- Hopps, S.D. 1900; W. J. Hill, 2536 1 W. H. Mills, P.P.G. Chap. : I. Macchi, W.M. j W. Fisher, P.P.G. Treas., LP.M. j the Rev. S. T. IL Saunders, H. Price, P.P.G. Treas. Surrey ; C. F. Dyson, P.P.G. Org. j N. Sherwood, P.M. P.M., P.P.G.C, Chap, j A. Toulmin, jun., P.M.j and others. 23 1 j G. Gray, W.M. 1900 ; E. R. Painter, 7G6 ; W. Chilcott, 1G24 J A. W. P. The name of a candidate for joining having been duly proposed and seconded , the Snow, J.D. 2191J and G. Gardener, 2120. lodge was closed. Refreshment followed labour. The lodge having been opened, the minutes were confirmed . Bro. H, Luff was Bro.J. T. Briggs responded at length Oil behalf of "The Prov. Grand Officers " then presented and duly installed as W.M. by Bro. Burgess, who rendered the ceremony and Bros. Brown and Dr. Hinton for " The Officers. " with his well-known ability. The following officers were invested : Bros. |. B. Evans, The proceedings then terminated. S.W. j W. Truman , J.W.; A. G. Lacy, Treas. ,- W. H. Gardener, P.M., Sec. ; F. Douglas Norman, S.D. ; W. VV. Floyer, J.D. j E. Jukes, I.G.j S. W. Clarke, D.C. j Wolsey Lodge T. VV. Walford , Org. j J. J. Robertson, Stwd. ; and G. Mason, Tyler. Bro. F. Kedge, , No. 1656. P.M., Prov. G. Reg., was re-elected as representative of the lodge on the Prov. Charity A meeting of this lodge was held on thc 19th ult. at the Greyhound Hotel, Hampton Committee. The W.M. presented a Past Master's jewel to Bro. Burgess, I.P.M., as a Court. Among those present were Bros. R. W. Rice, W.M. j R. VV. Simpson, S.W. j small token of esteem and regard, and said it would be impossible to repay the I.P.M. H. Bond , P.M., as J.VV. j J. Featherstone, P.M., P.P.G.P., Treas. j Major T. C for the splendid work he had done in the lodge and for Masonry generally. Bro. Bur- Walls, P.M., P.P.G.W., P.G. Std. Br., Sec. j W. R. Flack, S.D. j J. Gaunt, J.D. j gess, I.P.M., briefly returned thanks, and said that although his word s were few his C H. Sapsworth , P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., Stwd.j J. Spooner, P.M. j W. T. Peat, gratitude was great. LP.M. j and IL H. Room, P.G. Std. Br., Prov. G.S. Bro. L. Boelm , 2021, was a Lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to banquet. visitor. The Dep. Prov. G.M. was unfortunatel y compelled to leave before the usual toist The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. It being election night, list was proceeded with, and the W. Master in the name of the breth ren, thanked him for Bros. R. W. Simpson was unanimously elected W.M. ; J. Featherstone , P.M., Treas. j his kindness in attending. Thelodge was consecrated four years ago and the Dap. Prov. H. Bond, P.M., Charity Representative , vice Bro. Chandler, P.M., resigned j and G. G.M. had visited them three times. The members appreciated the honour and would Harrison , Tyler. A Past Masterls jewel was voted with acclamation to the W.M. The heartily drink his health. notice of motion by Bro. Featherstone, P.M., " That to commemorate the Queen 's Bro. J. T. Morland , Dep. Prov. G.M., in reply, said that far fro m ldeserving thanks Diamond Jubilee a summer outing be arranged by the Permanent Committee, to which he thought he was deserving great blame, for being obliged to leave them b-jfore the ladies may be invited. Tickets for members and male .guests, £1 is. j ladies ditto, banquet was over. He thanked them for the complim;nt paid him. It had ios. Gd.," was dul y seconded. A resolution was then passed nem con that the matter given him grea t pleasure to visit them, having taken part in the consecration, and wit- be referred to the Permanent Committee to decide as to its advisability. The request of nessed the admirable manner in which the I.P.M. performed the installation ceremony. Bro. Chandler, P.M., to be placed on the non-dining list was granted . Apologies for He wished the W.M. a year of prosperity. non-attendance were received from Bros. Gentle, J.W.j Crozier, J.D.j Figg, Org. ; Afte r dessert, the usual toasts were heartil y honoured. Chandler, P.M.j T. Grant, P.M. ; Miles, and others. Two names having been pro- Bro. J. W. Martin , Prov. G. Sec, replied for "The Prov. Grand Officers," and posed and seconded for initiation at the next meeting, the lodge was closed. A banquet thanked the W.M. for the kind proposition of the toast . It wis a great pleasure to him followed. to visit the lodge and see that all the W.M.'s predecessors in the chair were present. He The customary toasts received full justice. well remembered the consecration of the Ascot Lodge four years ago, the first VV.M. Bro. H. H. Room, in responding for "The Grand Officers ," made a most telling being Bro. Fendick, who was succeeded by Bros. Kedge, Buxton, and Burgess. The and effective speech . W.M. would ably follow the excellent example of those good men and true, for whilst Bro. David Jones, in his clever dramatic recitals, greatly enhanced the pleasu res of the lodge was supported by good Masters it must succeed. The numbers in the lodge thc evening. had been maintained without sacrificing quality for quantity. This yelt their interest in Agricola Lodge————, No. 1991. Masonry would centre in London rather than the province. In 1 .SS7, those who had the privilege of attending the Albert Hall under tne presidency of H.R.H. the M.W.G.M., The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on Monday, th; 2G:h ult., at the would remember the eloquent speech of the Pro G.M., the Earl of Cirnarvon , in pro- M asonic Hall, Castlegate, York , when there was a good attendance of members and posing a vote of congratulation to her Majesty . That meeting wou'd be repeated on visitors, presided over by the VV.M., Bro. R. Spence. In addition to the ofiicers of the the 14th June and he hoped that many "in that room would be present. Hi lod ge, there were present Bros. Dr. F. Sidney Gramshaw , W.M. 23O ; E. W. Purnell , was sure the brethren of England would then re-echo the sentiments which were P.M. 236 ; M. Bryson, P.M. 23C J M. Rooke, P.M., P.P.S.G.D. j J. Blenkin , P.M. expressed |in such eloquent terms at the previous meeting by the Earl of I G IIJ F. Vaughan, P.M. 1G11 j J. L, Spctch, P.M. 1G11 ; A. Proctor, S.VV . 23G ; Carnarvon. Speaking of thc province he might siy that it was proposed to hold the annual meeting at Wokingham on the 29th June , when he hoped to see a well and eloquently for the members of the Fellowship Lodge, and for the honorary member of that lodge receive provincial honours. The province was flourish- members I should like to say how much we think of what this lodge is doing. This ing, and the sum of £1054 sent up to the Charities during the year was a record amount lodge has done well in every capacity, and is now covering itself with honour in for Berks. A new Masonic lodge was about to be added to the province, and that lodge honouring one who so well deserves it. For the Grand Officers, of whom he was a did a Masonic action in recommending the petition. He wished the W.M. a most humble representative, I can only say we feel that we are honoured by the accession to successful year of office, and trusted the officers would rally round him and support him. our ranks of Bro. Stephens, quite as much as he is honoured by receivine* this mark of Bro. E. Margrett, P.P.S.G.W., in responding, referred to the work of the Pro- favour from the M.W.G.M. vincial Charity Committee, of which he is Secretary, and said that since his appointment The presentation was then made, the Grand Lodge jewel bearing the following every case at the elections had been carried first time. That year they started with inscription -. " Presented to W. Bro. James Stephenson his appointment as Dep. Grand three cases, and having secured the election of a boy and a girl, they hoped to also be D.C. in the Grand Lodge of England, together with the regalia of his oflice, by the successful in reference to an aged brother seeking election to the Benevolent Institution. brethren of the Fellowship Lodge, No. 2535, as a mark of their affection and esteem for He impressed upon all the breth ren that they should not only be "in " the province , him as the originator of the lodge, and in recognition of those invaluable services but " of " the province, for they could only be successful by placing all their votes in a which have largely contributed to the remarkable success the lodge has achieved. common fund. That lodge was well represented by Bro . Kedge, who gave him all the May 3, 1897." support hc could. Bro. James Stephens, Dep. G.D. of C, who spoke with emotion , said he found it Bro. C. O. Burgess, I.P.M., then said that when a Master left the chair there was difficult to control himself in order that he might utter the few words his heart would one privilege left to him for the next year, and that was to propose " The Health of the dictate. He had ever received nothing but kindness from every member of that lodge. VVorshipful Master." It was his privilege on that occasion to propose that toast, which He may perhaps have been considered somewhat of a martinet because he held to the he was sure would be well received . Bro. Luff , their newly-installed W.M., was a per- opinion that no lodge could be successful unless it was financially as well as Masonically sonal friend to most of them , and those who were not so well acquainted with him as the so, and he had striven to keep the finances in a high position, and to do that he might P.Ms., would find that the longer they knew him the more they would esteem him. Bro. have been worrying to some members. In return he had received nothing but kindness. Luff tried to hide his merits, and was modest in the assertion of his claims, but it would The members had learnt, when he had placed it before them, that it was his ambition to be their province to find out that they had a jewel in their W.M., and all would keep that lodge in its high position and had acquiesced. They were proud to be in a acknowledge that fact at the end of the year. The VV.M. expressed a certain amount position that few lodges could boast of , for they had not a dozen members owing a of modesty with regard to the performance of his duties, but the older brethren wo uld farthing, and had something like £500 in hand. He had been a Mason for nearly 20 support the statement that those who modestly depreciated their own merits were a fter- years. It was in 1S74 that he first started as a humble tradesman , and was initiated in wards found to be the best of Masters. Bro. Luff must feel proud of the personal 1878. He stuck to his business and took no active part in Masonry until he had influence which had brought together such an influential assembly, including the Deputy established _ himself , and in 1SS5 he occupied the chair in his mother Prov. G.M. He hoped the W.M. would feel that they had done him good in that lodge lodge and sought to discharge his Masonic duties in a manner he by rescuing him from the influence of that quality of diffidence. They regarded Bro. hoped creditable to all with whom he had been associated. He had Luff as the head of their illustrious lodge, and hoped to have occasion to congratulate ever since tried and whether he had succeeded was not for him to say, but he Mm—as he would congratulate them all—on accepting the high office. Business had could naturally assume this to be the case from the respect he had received in this lodge been too much his master, and they hoped that Masonry should be the antidote. They since its foundation. He always held, and still held the opinion that to a brother starting drank with all s'nceritv , heartiness, ard etc uragement to the health of their W.M. in life, business should be first and Masonry second. Since he hid attained a position Brc. H. Luff , VV.M., in responding, said that if ever anyone was in a fix it was he had not forgotten the watchword of Freemasonry as taught by the M.W.G.M. when " theirs truly." To attempt to reply to all the eulogistic remarks of the I. P.M. would be he said " charity " was their watchword. His dear wife, who was one of the best souls out of his province. If the I.P.M. had criticised him severely he should not have been that God had ever put breath into, had spared him many nights week after week, and surprised , for during the past few months, when the Past Masters had spoken to him was ever ready to assist him for she had done much and took a keen interest in Free- on mattei s connected with Masonry, he was afraid they might consider he had treated masonry and its precepts, and he had been fortunate in that direction that he could them dii courteously, but that was not so, as his attention had probably been attracted devote time to Freemasonry in recent years. He thanked this lodge most earnestly for to something else at the same time. He was sure they would sympathise with him as a their kind recognition. As Bro. Bailey had said this lodge would not be keen business worker. He did not think he deserved all that had been said of him by interfered with in presenting the clothing. Other lodges approached him the I.P.M., but as the members had placed him in the position he held he would do his on the subject and he told them of the kindness of the Fellowship Lodge best. He should not attempt to equal the work of the I.P.M., but would carry out his in recognising the high position it had attained and he felt he could not duties as well as possible, and he hoped to their satisfaction. He thanked all the refuse their request. He should like to say he considered that Freemasonry was brethren for the way in which they had received the toast and for the honour done him. like the two Houses of Parliament and rightly so. At the head of their distinguished The Charity-box was passed round, and, on being sold by auction, was purchased Order they had the Heir Apparent to that vast empire, and it was obvious to any sane by the Secretary on behalf of Bro. G. Mason, Tyler, for live guineas, as a thank-offering man that the higher positions should be _ held by men of high social standing and for recovery from a recent illness. undoubted respectability. He did not claim to be of high social standing, but, as a For " Ihe Visitors," Bros. Dyson, Gray, Whitford, Chilcott, and Mills responded. commoner, he rejoiced that he had had given to him the highest office next to those " The Past Masters, 't reasurer and Secretary, and Officers " concluded a very whom he might call the House of Lords. Above him came professional brethren and enjoyable and successful evening. peers, and he claimed th at he had had conferred upon him the highest honour Grand Bro. Walford , Org., was assisted in the musical programme by Miss Gertrude Snow, Lodge could have possibly bestowed upon him. Freemasonry was like their vast empire Mr. Walter Dodds, and Bro. Geo. Robins. on which the sun never sets, and when they remembered the thousands of brethre n scattered over the possessions of the British crown, and the thousands deserving and worthy of receiving Grand Lodge honours, and the few collars to be annually distri- Fellowship Lodge, No. 2535. buted , it was indeed a great and high honour. He appreciated it as such that he should PRESENTATION TO BRO. JAMES STEPHENS, DEP. G.D.C. have been selected , and could not but feel that the very dear brother who assisted in the consecration—Bro. Sir Monckton—had had a finger in that pie. The history < I this phenomenal lodge during its short but eventful career furnishes a John To him he ten- dered his sincere thanks, and hoped that what Bro. Bailey had wished him might be series of records of which thc members arc justly proud. Large sums have been voted and that he mi ht be spared many years to be with them. He frcm the lodge to the Charitable Institutions , leaving a balance in hand of several realised, g had many good friends in Masonry, but none better than the members of that lodge, and he thanked bundled pounds to the credit of thc lodge, whilst the contributions of the members for them from the innermost recesses of his heart. the same object which have been handsome in the past bid fair to be far exceeded under A vote of sympathy was next passed to Bro. Dickinson on the loss of his wife, and the Mastership of Bro. Valciiani , a veteran in the cause of Masonic charity. Thelodge been transacted, the lod had the distinguished honour of having its first W.M., Bro . Bailey, elected as Grand other business having ge was closed. The brethre n adjourned to banquet, which was followed by the customary toasts. Treasurer of England, and showed their appreciation of that] honour by presenting him Grand Officers with the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter clothing. At a meeting held at the Frascati ln giving "The " the VV.M. alluded to the presence of Bro. Sir John B. Monckton earlier in the evening. He (the W.M .) was not the man to flatter Restaurant, Oxford-street, on the 3rd inst., the members had yet another opportunity of no brother deserved Grand Lodge partici pating in an equall y pleasant and agreeable presentation. The M.W.G.M. but he was ceitain that honours more than Bro. having appointed Bro. James Stephens to the high office of Deputy G.D.C, in consider- Stephens. He congratulated Bro. W. Martin on his appointment as Assistant Grand Pursuivant , and said that whilst Grand Lodge appointed such brethren, Freemasonry ation of his distinguished services to Masonry, the members of the Fellowship Lodge, of prosper. which Bro. Stephens was the originator and Secretary, claimed the privilege of present- would continue to Bro. J. Stephens, Dep. G.D.C , in response, said he must tell them again how much ing him with the regalia of his rank, although , each of the many lodges to which bottom of his heart the Deputy G.D.C belongs were equally desirous of showing their esteem and regard, he appreciated from the , the kind things said of him. They were delighted to see Bro. W. Martin invested as a Grand Officer, for he had The members in attendance included Bros. E. L. P. Valerian!, P.M., W.M.j J. R, proved himself Roberts, P.M., I.P.M. j Sir John Monckton , P.G.W. j VV. II. Bailey, P.M., P.G. a dear friend and was ever ready to render assistance. It was pleasant to find that the Treas. j W. Thomas P.M., S.W.j E. Rogers, P.G. Stwd., ; Welford , Grand Officers, after appointment , did not desert the old Ship of Freemasonry, for they , J.W. J. were on the Board of Management of the Boys' School and the Committee of P.M., Treas. ; J. Stephens, Dep. G.D.C, Sec.; Major E. J. Reed, S.D. ; B. Carter, the Old W. II. Making, P.M., l.G. j 1. H. Haylor and W. H. G. Rudderforth People's Institution and the Girls' School, lie was delighted to have been honoured in J.D.j , P.M., an extreme manner that evening, and could only thank them again. D.Cs.; S. Hussey, P.M., and VV. J. Baths, Stwds. ; M. S. Rubinstein , Org. ; and many others. Visitors : Bros. M. McLeod, P.G.S.B., Sec R.M.I.B. ; W. Martin , Bro. W. Martin , A.G. Purst., said he was the junior Grand Officer , but he held the J. office with great pleasure and very many thanks to the powers that be. He A.G. Purst. ; C. Hunt, SOi j T. Renwick, SG IJ T. Cole, ; A. V. Marshall , was not a 239S young Mason , and had endeavoured to do his best for the Craft. He had worked hand '559 J A. Rostrom , 191 ; G. E. Smith, J.D. 25G3 ; W.C Berry, SGi ; W. Harker Amted ; VV. Craddock, . ; A. W. Ashplant , ; A. E. Herbert in hand and heart in heart with Bro. Stephens in various causes of Freemasonry, and , 132S J.VV 2150 179 , P.M. had never had a wry word and never should. Highly 173 ; A. C Grosutt, S.D. 215S ; E. George, P.M. 14 S9; J. Burrows, 72; G. J. they appreciating the honour con- Garland , P.M. 172S ; R. Cope, 23G1; S. T. Lucas, P.M. 192 ; E. M. Lander, P.M. ferred upon him, it would be an incentive to do more, if possible, in the interests of the 1G W. Cuff , P.M. 511; 11. II. Whale, ; G. Gill , P.M. G3; T. Smith Craft, of the Institutions, and for the benefit of all those whom he had the honour and 42; J. 172 19 , pleasure of knowing. 1 70S ; VV. VV. Lee, P.M.; and others. I.P.M., The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro. G. R. Jenner Bro. J. R. Roberts, said he had the honour of proposing the toast of the , evening, ''The Worshipful Master," and all the members and visitors knew what a was raised to the Third Degree and Bro. P. J. Daniels passed to the Degree of Fellow had. Unfortunately, that evening Craft. Messrs. J. VV. Ward, VV. A. Grosutt , and J. Stevens wcre initiated into Free- splendid Master they Bro. Valerian!, W.M., was not masonry and the ancient charge g iven. The W.M. was unfortunately too unwell to perform in good health, but at the next meeting they were in hopes of seeing him restored to thc Ihe ceremories , the work being kindly undertaken by Bro. Bailey, P.G. Treas. Bro. good health he generally enjoyed. Their W.M. was of no mean order, and could Bailey, P.G. Treas., in order to put himself formally in order, propesed that the lodge render his duties in a manner suitable to their lodge, and if he did that it was second to should present Bro. Stephens with the grand clothing of the office ot Dep. G.D.C. to which no other lodge. All their hearts and sympathies were with their W.M. in wishing him a he had been appointed. As a matter ot fact the order was given directly the appointment speedy recovery. was made, as he relied upon the generous nature of all the members to express the pride Bro. E. L. Valerian!, VV.M., in responding, said he had been confined to the house and pleasure with which they regarded the appointment. Bro. E. L. Valerian!, W.M., for the past six weeks. He had, however, worked hard, and when they knew the result seconded the proposition , which was carried by acclamation , and said that on Bro. they would say he had dpne well. Last meeting they did him the honour of naming him Bailey mentioning the matter to him, he had said that there was nothing to do but to as their representative for the next Festival of the Boys' School, which he accepted, and order the clothing at once. Bro. W. H. Bailey, P.G. Treas., then said that by thc promised to do his best. He received a challenge lrom the I.P.M., which he accepted, W.M.'s cemmand, and because he happened to be the first W.M. of that not insignifi - as he wished to show he still had some pluck left in him for Masonic work. He was cant ledge, he had to ask Bro. Stephens's acceptance of the Grand Lodge clothing. challenged to break the record of festival lists for that lodge. The I.P.M.'s total last The lod ge was so proud of its principal inceptor, that they wished to express their great year was £259 ; hut he (the W.M.) had left that very much behind. If , however, phasure at the honour conferred in Grand Lodge. What Bro. Stephens's record in he " topped " the I. P. M.'s total, he also wanted to " top " the lists of London lodges Masonry was they all knew," and particularl y in the Fellowship Lodge. '1 hey had taken at the next festival. He thanked them for their support, and also thanked a good many Ihe matter of that presentation into their own hands, because none should share with of the Rothesay Lodge. He wished for another 25 guineas, and then he hoped to them the unspeakable pleasure of asking one who was the father of the lodge to let them be fi rst on the lists announced. be singled out as the one lodge to give him his clothing upon the occasion of "The Initiates " was heartily honoured and suitably responded to, Bro. Grosutt his highly merited honour. There was no member who did not feel proud at the honour kindly placing five guineas on the W.M.'s Stewardship list. conferred , feeling certain that the honour had been justl y and magnificentl y won. They The Worshi pful Master proposed "The Masonic Charities," and said that with ii-joiced that it had been conferred , and hc spoke as the mouthpiece of the members of 10 guineas kindl y promised by the I.P.M., his list now reached 330 guineas. He had that lodge, which had flourished beyond all expectations , and which had done such been told he should have kept his total a secret, but if others were anxious to beat him, wonders, mainly because of the wise counsels and energetic efforts put forth by the so much the better for the Institution. Secretary. He spoke as one who oug ht to know, having had more to do with Bro. Bro.J. M. McLeod, P.G.S.B., said it was a great delight to witness the presenta- Stephens in connection with that lodge than any other member, and he should always tion to liro. Stephens who so thoroughly deserved the honour. No one rejoiced more Icok back with pleasure to the time when they hatched the project which had borne such than hc did at the honour conferred knowing as he did the immense amount of work good fruit. That [its success was due to its Secretary was patent , and in asking Bro. and labour he had put into Masonry, and especiall y ho m muc'i ihe Institutions oiveJ to Bro. Stephens. By the W.M.'s command he (Bro. McLeod) was not to appeal to the Stephens'* acceptance of their gift , he could only say that it was given with the greatest pleasure cn the part of every individual member. They hoped hc would continue to brethren on behalf of the Institutions. He had, therefore, simp ly to thank them for prosper and remain always the same energetic friend of the lodge, for there was no responding so liberally to the appeal he made at the previous meeting, and especi ally bri ghter record than that of the first Secretary of their lodge. Bro. Sir John the VV.M. for the energetic manner in which he had worked. He thought there could Monckton , P.G.W., then said while his well-worn armour is being buckled on be no question that the W.M.'s list was the highest it would be his privilege him, I wish to say a word or two. I came here to-nignt expressly to assist to announce, and he only hoped that others would try to emulate him. you in doing honour where honour was distinctly due. Bro. Bailey has spoken Many lodges this year were giving to other causes and this must affect the totals of the Boys' and Girls' Schools Festivals. He received a letter last week from the Pro G. Master CONSECRATION OF THE RICHARD NEWHOUSE giving permission for the publication of the fact that H.R.H. the M.W.G.M. would preside at the Boys' School Festival next year. Knowing the many calls upon his time CHAPTER, No. 2433. they would say His Royal Highness had shown a keen interest in Freemasonry and in the Boys' School in so readily and so early making that announcement. It was a proud moment for him as Secretary to receive that announcement and the Craft would rejoice. Much Masonic interest was shown in connection with the consecration of For " The Visitors," thanks were rendered to the lodge and congratulations offered the Richard Newhouse Chapter, No. 2433, which took place on Saturday, to Bro. Stephens by Bros. Hubert, P.M.; Lucas, P.M. ; George, P.M.; and others. the 24th ult., at the Masonic Rooms, Hamilton-street, Birkenhead, the Other toasts were given before Bro. Edmonds, P.M., concluded the proceedings chiefs announced as taking part in the proceedings comprising Comp. the w ith the Tyler's toast. Hon. Alan de Tatton ligerton Bro. Rubinstein , Org., efficiently presided at the pianoforte, and was assisted in the , M.P., Grand Superintendent of the Province musical arrangements by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Lilian Close, Mrs. Edith Lopping, and of Cheshire, assisted by Comps. J. Armstrong, P.G.H.; J. Cookson , Bros. W. J. Bath o, Hutton Haylor, A.J. Herschel, and J. Stephens. P.G.J.; F. Broadsmith, P.P.G.H.; J. Fraser, P.G.S.N.; and A. H. Baird, P.P.G.D.C. Amongst the companions represented in a large attendance were Comps. T. Forrester , P.D.G.D.C. ; T. Drinkwater, P.P.G.R.; S. Jones, P.P.G.H.; W. Booth , P.P.G.D.C ; T. H. Arnott, P.P.G.T. ; T. M. Lockwood , IRoval Brcfo P.P.G.S.N. ; J. H. Jackson , P.P.G.O. ; VV. Dale, P.P.A.G.D.C. ; ]. Hocken, P.P.A.G.S.)':. West Lancashire ; J. C. Robinson , P.P.A.G.S.K. West Lancashire ; W. Arnott, P.P.G.J . West Lancashire ; I. I. Zetland Chap ter , No. 236. Tickle, P.P.G.S.B. ; G. F. Bird, P.P.A.G.D.C. ; G. Sherwood , P.P.G. The annual installation meeting of the above chapter, attached to the York Lodge, Soj.; A. Hanley, P.P.G. Treas. ; G. H. Browne, P.P.G.D.C ; and No. 236, was held on the 28th ult., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place, York, when J. Lewis, P.P.G.S. there was a numerous gathering of companions, presided over by Comp. C. M. There were upwards of founders of the chapter those present were Comps. Thompson, Furnish, 30 on the list. Forbes, M.E.Z. Amongst After the new chapter had been consecrated in accordance Shannon , Waistell, Bartram, J. Ward, Dow, J. Biscombe, Askew, Raper, with the Wrav. t. B. Sampson, Laughton , Stimpson, Barlow , II. 1G11; Spetch , time-honoured ritual, Comp. Broadsmith installed the Three Princi pals— H., 1611; J. Melrose, and others. The installation of Comp. the Rev. C. E. L. Comps. Richard Newhouse, P.G. Std. Br. Kng., P.G.S. K., M.E.7..; W. Wright, M.A., as M.E.Z., was ably conducted by Comp. Mark Rooke, P.Z. F. Robinson , P.Z., H.; and A. H. Baird, P.G.D.C. The M.E.Z. with due dignity installed the Second and Third Principals and invested The officers appointed and invested were Comps. S. Jones as follows : Comps. H. L. Swift, H.; C. Tweedy, J. j , S.E. ; Rev. G. his officers for the ensuing year R. Johnson, S.N.; Squire Chapman, Treas. ; Dr. Brewer George Potter-Kirby, P.Z., P.P.G. Reg., Treas. j E. W. Purnell, P.P.G.S.N., S.E. j , P.S. ; K. Major Barstow, S.N. j A. Proctor, P.S.j G. Chalmers, ist A.S. j O. G. Taylor , Marston , A.S. ; A. J. Newton , A.S.; J. H. Jackson, Org. ; J. Armstrong, 2nd A.S. j G. H. Osborn, D.C. j William Hepper, Org. j F. W. Cull and A. G. D.C. ; A. J. Thompson and li. W. Armstrong, Stewards ; and Holloway, Rayner, Stwds. ; and J. Hall, Janitor. Two exaltations having taken plice, the janitor. , Auditors' report was received and adopted, and a sum of 10 guineas on the motion of There were numerous propositions for exaltation and joining, Treas., was voted to the Educational Fund of North and East and sub- Bro. Potter-Kirby, P.Z., sequently the companions sat down to banquet in the dining Yorkshire. room. The chapter was then closed. Subsequently the companions dined together and the following toasts were duly honoured : "The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The First Grand Principal, H.R.H. the Prince*"of Wales, K.G. j " "The Pro Grand First Principal, the Right Hon. Xooces ano Cfiapter ot J nstructlon the Earl of Lathom, G.C.B., and the rest cf the Grand Officers, Present and Past ; " «' The M.E.Z., Comp. Rev. Charles Edward Leigh Wright, M.A. ; " " The P.Zs. ; " "The H. and J., Comps. H. L. Swift and Chas. Tweedy j " "The Visitors j " LA TOLERANCE LODGE, No. 538. "The Exaltees, Comps. G. C. M. Rouse, Lieut. H.M.K.O.L.I., and George Sykes j " A meeting was held on Wednesday, the 28th ult., at the Frascati Restaurant ¦ and " The Officers. " The Janitor's toast closed the list. Oxford-street, W., when there were present Bros. H. E. Mullins , W.M. ; C- Instrumental and vocal music added to the pleasure of the evening. Pinnell, S.W.; ]. L. Goldstein, J.W.; J. Paul, P.M., Preceptor ; G. Hill, P.M., Treas. j W. E. Willby, P.M., and T.Smale, P.M., Sees.; H. Raphael , S.D. j F. A. Zeppenfeld , J.D. ,- J. Leather, I.G.j Harri Cross, M. Beedle, L. S. Genese, and G. St. Ma gdalen Chapter , No. 242. A. Sturgess. The ordinary convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms, Don- The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . caster, on the 30th ult. Present : Comps. J. Constable, acting M.E.Z. j A. F. The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro. H. Cross being the candidate. Bro. Fretwell, H.j J. Fitzgerald, J.j R. Brew, actingS.E.; S. Pegler, acting S.N. ; H. Beedle, candidate for passing, was examined and entrusted. The lodge was opened A. Fenton, P.S.j C. E. Boomer, acting ist A.S.j J. Mason and C. Richardson , in the Second Degree, and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro. Beedle Janitors ; F. Rand ; F. J. Forth, Treas. ; and F. II. Buckland. Bro. J. W. Chap- being the candidate. The lodge was resumed in the First Degree, and at the first man was duly exalted by the acting Z., Comp. Fitzgerald giving the first lecture, and rising, Bro. Winn , 2509, was elected a joining membjr. Bro. C Pimell, S.W., was Comp. Pegler explaining the signs. elected W.M. for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers ir. rotation. A fte r the After chapter the companions partook of light refreshment in the ante-room . third rising, all Masonic business being ended, the lodge was closed.

A meeting was also held on Wednesday, the 5th inst., at the Frascati Restaurant, Oxford-street, VV., when there were present Bros. H. Pinnell, W.M. j M. Beedle, S.W. j J. Butcher, J.W. j J. Paul, P.M., Preceptor j J. Thorn, P.M., Asst. Preceptor; G. Hill, P.M., Treas. ; T. W. Smale, P.M., Sec. ; H. Raphael, S.D. 3 ancient anb Hccepteb 'Kite T. Bowden , J.D. ; II. Mullins, I.G.!; and VV. Proctor, Tyler. The Iodge_ was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed. The ist, 2nd , and 3rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor. The ceremony of Mount Calvar y Cha pter , No. 3. initiation was rehearsed, Bro. Raphael being the candidate. Bro. Beedle, S.VV., was A meeting of this chapter was held on the 23rd ult., at the Masonic Hal l, Golden- unanimously elected W.M. for the ensuing week. The lodge was then closed. square. Among those in attendance were Bro. F. W. Driver, M.A., P.M.W.S., as M.W.S., in the unavoidable absence of III. Bro. L. Steele, 30° ; Bros. VV. Maple, ISLINGTON LODGE, No. 1471. Prelate ; Dr. V. Jagielski , ist General ; H. J. Lardner, 300, P.M.W.S., Treas. j P.M.W.S., Recorder ; H. ]. Adams ; F. E. Roberts The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at the Major T. C Walls, , Asst. Org. ; Cock Tavern, Highbury, when there were present: Bros. C Smith G. Grimwood, J.P., P.M.W.S.; G. Pigache, P.M.W.S. j T. Biddlecombe, and G. , W.M. j F. Biggs. H. Johnson, S.W. ; S. Cload, J.W.j W. Hancock, P.M., Preceptorj 1. VV. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Clarke, P.M., P.G.P. Middx., Asst. Preceptorj C. M. Coxon, P.M., P.P.G.D, E. Bro. W. Herts, and Duncan, P.M., Sees, j C. C. Renaud, Maple was unanimously elected M.W.S., and 111. Bro. H. Lardner, P.M.W.S., Treas. J. S.D. ; W. F. Roberts, J.D. j C Nicole, I.G. j J. Berks, A. L. Langton, G. Yexley, L. Danielsson, W. A Past Sovereig n 's jewel was unanimously voted to III. Bro. L. Steele, in recognition of ley, his valuable services during the past year as M.W.S. In consequence of the recent Rap and A. W. Fenner, P.M. death of III. Bro. D. N icols, 300, P.M.W.S., the members appea red in Masonic mourn- 1 he lodge was opened and the minutes read. The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed, Bro. Langton being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on. ing and the chapter was draped in black. A resolution of condolence to the widow and The W.M. vacated the chair in favour of Bro. Rapley, family was proposed by E. Bro. Major Walls, seconded by III. Bro. H. Lardner and the ceremony of raising was J. , and rehearsed, Bro. Danielsson being the candidate. Bro. lohnson was elected W.M. for carried with every mark of deep respect. The late III. Bro. D. Nicols was perfected in the ensuing week and appointed the officers in rotation. The lodge was then the chapter 23 years ago and to the last had manifested the keenest interest in its closed. welfare. The chapter was then closed. Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance were Bros. L. Steele STAR CHAPTER, No. 1275. 0 , 30°, M.W.S. ; Major J. E. Anderson , 31 , P.M.W.S. ; Lieut.-Col. F. J. Stohwasser, 30° The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel, Church-street , Cam- P.M.W.S.; Major Baldwin, Dr. K. M. Lott, 31" J G. A. Berkeley, P.M.W.S. ; G. berwell, S.E., on Friday, the 30th ult. Present: Comps. W. R. Smith, M.E.Z.; Graveley, 300, P.M.W.S. ; and many others. S. J. Derham, H.; H. Hardman, J. j R. J. Voisey, P.Z., Treas. ; T. Grummant , The banquet was held at the Ca fe Royal, and gave unqualified satisfaction. The P.Z., Preceptor; C H. Stone, P.Z., S.E. j J. H. Cureton , P.Z., S.N. j G. H. Lewis, Recorder presided. A few toasts were given and the proceedings terminated at an P.S. j Telling, Dunn, Dawson, Blum , Lundie, Walker, Remington , and Sobel. early hour. I he minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed. The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed, Comp. Remington personating the candidate. Comps. Blum , 1158, and Remington, 720, were elected members. Comp. Wm. Dawson was elected M.E.Z. for the next meeting. The chapter will be placed at the disposal of Comp. Telling, M.E.Z. 21S2 , on Friday, the 14th inst. A hearty vote of thanks was Zbe Craft Hbroab accorded to Comp. W. R. Smith, M.E.Z., for so ably rehearsing the ceremony for the first time. The chapter was then closed. MARK MASONRY. St. Geor ge's Lodge , No. 492. The ins'allation meeting of the above lodge was held on the ioth ultimo, at the ®bttua Masonic Hall, Larnaca, Cyprus. The lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. F. O. r& Harvey, assisted by Bros. Major Kenny, VV.M. 455 ,- Morton , S.W., W.M. elect ,- BRO. JOHN FIRTH WATSON. Turner, J .W.; and other members of the lodge. The minutes of the previous mee'ing having been read and confirmed , the audited balance-sheet from the foundation to March Bro. John Firth Watson died at his residence, Spen Lea, Crowle (Lines), on 31st last was presented. This showed a rather large balance due by the lodge to the thc 23rd ult., aged 73 years. He was initiated in the De la Pole Lodge, No. 1G05, Treasurer, which was not so satisfactory as if it had been the other way about, but the Hull , about 16 years ago, and joined the Isle of Axholme Lodge, No. 1482, in VV.M. thought that before the coming year was finished the deficit would be worked off. 18S2, then held at Epworth. He held the office of Treasurer for 11 years. He The first year of a new lodge, particularly one at a distance from England, was always was of a quiet, unobtrusive character , and was greatly respected and highl very expensive, as everything has to be purchased, and, considering the small number of y esteemed among his brethre n and the whole neighbourhood. He was a Justice members at present, affairs were not bad, as there were a number of the brethren in the of the Peace for the county. Craft lodge who, he had every reason to believe, would be coming forward in the new He was buried in Crowle Cemetery on Monday, year. Bro. Morion, the W.M. elect, was then presented by Bro. Kenny for installation , and was followed to the grave by members of his lotlge, townspeople, and friends. and Bro. F. O. Harvey duly placed him in the chair of A., Bro . Turner being invested He leaves a widow, but no children . His trustees are Bros. Ashlin , Drury, and as S.W. ; and Bros. Parker, J W.; Blattner, M.O. ; Kenny, S.O. j Longcroft, J.O. j F. Staniforth. 0. Harvey, Treas. j and Linyides, Sec. The brethre n appointed to the other offices not heing present, their investiture was left over until the May meeting. A brother of 2402 was proposed for advancement at the next meeting, and , there DEATH. heing no further business, the lodge was closed. The breth ren afterwards dined with the brethren of St. George's Lodge, No. 2402 , M.UIEE .—On the and instant , at 44, Mount-pleasant Norwich whose meetings are held on the same evening as this lodge. , , John Herbert Magee, Surveyor of Taxes, Norwich First District ; aged 41, T HE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT of the Royal Masonic Benevolent will hold their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday, the 12th instant, flDasonic anb General uibtncjs at 4 p.m. LADY SUFFIELD , in the unavoidable absence through illness of the Princess Mary DOWN TO THURSDAY night the Lord Mayor 's Indian Famine Fund amounted to Duchess of Teck , presided at the 20th anniversary of the Association of German £516,400. Governesses on Wednesday. H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF W ALES AND THE LONDON POOR .—The following B KO . THE EARL OF Y ARBOROUGH and Bro. Viscount Wolselev, attended by his lodges have contributed to the above fund : Royal Jubilee Lodge, No. 72, £2 7s., and aide-de-camp, dined with Lord Belper and the Honourable Corps of Gantlemen-at-Arms at the banquet table of the Molesey Lodge, No. 2473, £2. at their mess in St. James's Palace. OUR meeting- on the ioth ult, ol the Lewisham Lodge. No. HE ANNUAL MEETING ge of East Lancashire will be Lv recent report of the , T of the Provincial Grand Lod , is only a member, not W.M., as held in the Baths Assembly Rooms, Lower Bridgman-street, Bolton , on the 19th 2519, Bro. P. G. Hartley, who was present as a visitor instant. was stated, of the Whittington Lodge, No. S62. BRO. THE D UKE AND D UCHESS OK D EVONSHIRE visited the Queen at Windsor T HE NUMBER of troops who will be required in London on Jubilee Day, and will Castle on Monday, and had the honour ot being included in the Royal dinner party, either form the bulk of the procession or line the streets, will be about 42,000, exclusive remaining for the night at the Castle. of sailors, marines, &c. The troops in the procession will be cavalry and horse artillery. T HE K ING OF SIAM arrived at Aden on Saturday morning last on his way to in Ireland , His Majesty subsequentl y B RO . THE EARL OF WARWICK has been salmon-fishing but has now Europe, and was honoured with the customary salutes. returned to Warwick Castle. During the r.ext few weeks his lordship will be engaged landed, and was received by a guard of honour of the ist Battalion Royal Welsh Jubilee celebration in Warwick, of which Fusiliers. in making the necessary arrangements for the he is the Mayor. HE UKE AND UCHESS OF ONNAUGHT accompanied by the Princess T D D C , RO ORD AND ADY LANGATTOCK on Wednesday night, Charlotta of Oldenburg, and attended by Bro. Col. and the Hon. Mrs. Egerton and B . L L L gave a dinner-party evening, and witnessed the per- at South Lodge, Rutland-gate, and afterwards held a reception , at which 600 sruests, Mr. Phipps, visited Her Majesty's Theatre on Monday incl u ding several Ministers and a number of Metropolitan Unionist Members of Parlia- formance of " The Seats of the Mighty." ment, were present. THE ARRANGEMENTS which are being made for the festivities at Brighton in con- Volunteers, a regatta, a B ROS. SIR T HOS . SUTHERLAND , M.P., Lord Claud Hamilton, Lord Roberts, and nection with the Queen 's Diamond Jubilee include a parade of M. Biddulph , M.P., and Sir Donald Currie, the Earl Kerry, and Sir Havelock-AUan , cycling and foot-facing meeting in the Preston Park Cricket Ground, the illumination of iven by the Marquis of Lansdowne at and a display of fireworks on the water. M.P., were among the guests at the dinner g the Royal Pavilion, Lansdowne House, Berkeley-square, on Wednesday evening. T HE ANNUAL MEETING in connection with the Brixton Orphanage, whe're close on Saturday BRO . FIELD-MARSHAL Lord Roberts was the principal speaker of a deputation 300 fatherless girls are trained and educated, was held at the Brixton HaU on Association that waited upon the Marquis of Lansdowne, last. Lord Mayor Phillips, who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress and Mr. from the National Artillery institution. Secretary of State for War, to urge upon his lordshi p the desirability of dealing more Lionel Philli ps, presided, and was well supported by the friends of the liberally with the Volunteer Artillery in the matter of allowances. THE PRINCESS M ARY DUCHESS OF T ECK was taken unwell last week and some BRO . THE D UKE OF FIFE presided at the annual meeting of the Church Army, London phy sicians were called in , but an improvement set in on Saturday, last and Sun- Wales, the which was held in St. James's Hall on Wednesday atternoon. According to the state- day's and more recent bulletins have been favourable. H.R.H. the Prince of Mr. Edward Clifford, the Hon. Secretary, there are nearly 100 more Duke of Cambridge, and Prince and Princess Adolphus of Teck called and made inquiries ment made by workers now than formerly, while the income has increased to £77,200, and the society at White Lodge. is free of debt. T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES will visit the Duke and Duchess T HE DUCHESS OF A LBANY , attended by Bro. Sir Robert and Lady Collins, dined of "Westminster, at Eaton Hall, to-morrow (Saturday), and will remain till Monday with Sir Charles Scotter at Surbiton Hill on Tuesday evening and afterwards attended when they will pay a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, at Hawarden, leaving for town an amateur performance of " The Gondoliers," which was held at the Assembly Rooms immediately after luncheon. On Friday, the 28th instant, the Prince will preside at the in aid of the London and South-Western Railway Servants Orphanage and Widows' Bengal Cavalry Dinner, at Whitehall Rooms of the H6tel Metropole. and Orphans' Society. T HE E MPEROR OF J APAN has bestowed on Alderman Sir Walter Wilkin the THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE will attend the Crystal Palace Fete of the Church of decoration of the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun, in token of his Majesty's apprecia- England Temperance Society and witness the march past of 15,000 children , while the tion of the important part taken by him while Lord Mayor last year jn connection with Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Temple will present the prizes. A guard of honour the raising of the fund for the relief ot the sufferers by the terrible seismic waves which of 600 boys of the Church Lads' Brigade will be present at the recepti on of his Royal devastated the north-east coast of Japan in June last. Highness by the Committee. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT completed his 47th year on Saturday last, having been B RO. E DWARD T ERRY, Past G. Treas., who lives at Barnes, has suggested to his born on the ist May, 1S50. His Royal Highness, accompanied by the Duchess of fellow parishioners that by way of commemorating the Queen's Jubilee live bells should Connaught and their children , visited the Queen at Windsor Castle the same day, with be purchased, which, with the three already existing, will provide a complete peal of Bro. Colonel and the Hon. Mrs. Egerton in attendance. The Windsor bells were rung bells for Barnes Parish Church . Bro. Terry has further promised to give one bell and and a Royal salute fired in the Long Walk in honour of the event. three others have been promised. THE HOUSE PARTY which the Duke and Duchess of Westminster have invited to H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF W ALES will visit Canterbury on Saturday, the 29th inst., Eaton Hall to.meet T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales to-morrow (Saturday), for the purpose of re-opening the Chapter-House, which has recently been restored. includes Bro. the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn , the Marquis and Marchioness of The Mayor and Corporation will receive his Royal Highness at the railway station and Ormonde and Lady Beatrice Butler, Bro. Earl and Countess Carrington, the Earl of present an address. Luncheon will be served at the Deanery, after which it is expected Crewe, the Right Hon. H. Chaplin , M.P., and Bro. and Mrs. Grenfell. that the Prince will make a private inspection of the Cathedral. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF W ALES has made known his intention of inspecting the A MEETING of the Royal Commission of the Patriotic Fund was held in the Levee old soldiers and sailors who have taken part in the battles fought during the Queen 's Room of the Horse Guards on Tuesdav, among the members present being the Duke of reign, while H.R.H. the Princess of Wales will receive purses at the Garden Fiite, Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Nelson , Earl of which will be held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, on the 5th July, in aid Clanwilliam, Earl of Cranbrook , Bros. Lord Wantage and Lord Herschell , the Right of the " Houses " for Nurses of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association. Hon. William Lidderdale, Bro. the Hon. E. F. Leveson Gower, and Sir W. Dowell. H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, accompanied by her daughter, the Princess CAPTAIN PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG has been appointed to the command of Victoria, left Marlborough House for Sandringham on Saturday last, Miss Knollys and her Majesty 's ship Majestic, flagship of Vice-Admiral Lord Walte.r Kerr, commanding General Sir Dighton Probyn being in attendance . Her Royal Highness visited York the Channel Squadron. The Majestic is a first class twin-screw armoured battleshi p of Cottage and found both the Duchess ot York and her infant daughter making satisfactory 14 900 tons and 12,000 horse power, and was commissioned at Portsmouth on 12th progress. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales joined her Royal Highness in the course of December, 1S95. Prince Louis served as lieutenant on the Inconstant in the Egyptian Monday. war of 1S82, was promoted captain in 1S92 , and early in the present year was appointed THE D UKE OF YORK opened the New Centenary Hall and also the two wings which an honorary Naval Aide-de-Camp to her Majesty . have been added to the Jews' Hospital and Orphan Asylum, at West Norwood , on Mon- THE ASTOR ESTATES OFFICES recently erected on the Thames Embankment were day. His Royal Highness was assisted by the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, inaugurated on Wednesday afternoon , when Mr. Astor entertained a number of friends and the Chief Rabbi took part in the ceremony. Purses containing sums amounting to at tea, among them being the Duchess of Albany, the Duchess of Buckingham and £650 in aid of the building fund were received by the Lady Mayoress, the proceedings Chandos, and Bro. Lord Egerton of Tatton , Bro. the Earl and Countess of Jersey, and from first to last being most successful. Lady Margaret Villiers, the Countess of Yarborough , Lord Ernest Hamilton , Vicountess THE TOTA L SUM collected in behalf of the sufferers by the wreck of the Drummond and the Hon. Frances Wolesley, Bro. the Earl of Wharncliffe, and the Earl of Cork, Castle is announced as £25,408, the cases relieved comprising Ci widows, 83 children , Viscount Peel and the Hon. Agnes Peel, Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Grenfell, Bro. Sir and 69 other relatives, about £9000 being devoted to temporary relief. As to the manner Douglas Straight, Lord Iveagh, and Colonel Saunderson. in which the other relief has been provided , annuities , costing £12 , have been ,336 THE DEATH WAS announced in Leicester on Monday of Bro. J. Vaughan, the editor purchased for 62 persons, and £2997 spent in buying annuities of £5 each for 80 boys at the age of He had been associated with newspaper and girls, terminable in the case of boys at and in that of girls at 16 years of age. of the Leicester Advertiser, 63. 14 work for 50 years, and had been engaged on the Liverpool Mercury, the Salisbury and H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF W ALES'S scheme to raise a fund for the provision of a Winchester Journal , the Liverpool Leader, and the Birmingham Gazette. In 1877 substantial dinner for the extreme poor and the outcast during Jubilee week has been he went to Leicester as editor of the Conservative organ. He was one of the founders received with a considerable amount of favour. Her Royal Highness herself headed and vice-presidents of the Institute of Journalists, and twice chairman of the East the list with a donation ot £100, and the Lord Mayor has given a like sum. Bro. Lord Midlands District. He was also a Past Master of the oldest lodge in W. Lancashire, and Lady Pirbright contribute £ 100, and Col. Waldo-Silthorp 50 guineas, the amount Loyalty, No. 86, held at Prescot. For some time he had been in failing health. received up to Wednesday evening, being about £2000. A TERRIBLE catastrophe occurred in Paris on Tuesd ay afternoon , when the build- T HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Fellows of the Imperial Institute , was held on in which a fancy bazaar, attended by the leading ladie > of the French aristocracy, caught Saturday last, under the presidency of H.R.H, the Princeof Wales, who moved that the fire, and in about a quarter of an hour the whole structure, which was composed of the report be received. Bro. Lord Herschell seconded the motion at the request of his lightest materials, was consumed, while the number of ladies and others who perished in Royal Highness, and after a long explanatory speech from his lordship, the motion was the conflagration has been estimated at over 100, to say nothing of the number of those accepted. The Executive Council and Committees were chosen for the ensuing year, who were more or less seriously injured. The most gallant efforts were made by the and on the motion of the Prince, Bro. Lord Herschell was re-appointed Chairman of the police and others to rescue the people in the bazaar and many were extricated , but ths Governing Body. scenes described in the telegrams from Paris were most heartrending, and all Paris is T HE DUKE OF N ORTHUMBERLAND , one of the most venerable members of the in mourning. The Queen at once telegraphed her sympathy, and so did the Ein p jror House of Peers, completed his 87th year on Sunday last, having been born on the 2nd of Germany, and the King of the Belgians. May, 1810, Bro. the Earl of Mansfield being his senior in point of years. His grace T HE ARRANGEMENTS for the reception of their Royal Highnesses thi Prince and was a member of the Unreformed House of Commons in 183 1, and has served with Princess of Wales on Saturday, the 22nd instant, on the occasion of their visit to the success as a Lord of the Admiralty, Vice-President of the Board of Trade, and Lord east of London to open , as the representative of the Queen, the Black wall Tunnel, are Privy Seal. On the ist inst. he was re-elected President of the Royal Institution. His virtually settled. The Royal procession will consist of five semi-State carriages, accom- son, Bro. Earl Percy, was Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland for many panied by a field officer 's travelling escort of Life Guards, and will leave Marlborough years. House at 2.15 p.m. The route will be vid Pall Mal l, the Embankment, Queen Victori a-st., T HE NAVAL REVIEW off Spithead will take place on Saturday, the 26th June , and Leadenhall-street , Whitechapel , Commercial-road, East India Dock-road , through the arrangements for mooring the immense fleet—which will be supplemented by a tunnel to Blackwall-lane, and back by the Greenwich and New Cross-roads, Old and number of foieign war vessels—a re already engaging the attention of the authorities. New Kent-roads, Westminster Bridge, Whitehall, &c. A guard of honour will be fur- Members of the two Houses of Parliament will be conveyed by train to Portsmouth on nished by the Honourable Artillery Company. the morning of the review, and will be accommodated on vessels prepared for their recep- tion. Admiral Sir N. Salmon, Commander-in-Chief , will be in supreme command , and T HE ANNUAL BANQUET of the Roval Academy, with which the year's Exhibition the fleet will include the Channel S is inaugurated , was held at Burlington House on Saturday last. The chair wis occupied quadron and as many as possible of the recently , the President, among the most notable guest-! b;ing H.R.H. the built battleships and cruisers. The programme will be submitted, as soon as it has been by Sir E. J. Poynter arranged, for her Majesty 's approval . Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Christian, Prince Edward of Saxe- Weimar, the Russian , French , and Spanish Ambassadors , the Belgian Minister , the THE M ARQUIS OF SALISBURY , Colonel John Hay, thc new American Ambassador, Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor (Bro . Lord Halsbury), the Muquis of and Mrs. Hay, M. de Several, the new Portuguese Minister, and Lo Heng Fuh , the Salisbury, Bros. Lord Ashbourne and Lord Balfour of Burlsigh , the Right Hon. G.J. Chinese Ambassador, travelled by special train to Windsor on Monday, when his lord- Goschen, M.P., Bro. the Earl of Derby, Bro. Sir M. Hicks-Beach , Birt., M.P., Bro. ship had audience of the Queen, and presented Colonel Hay, who handed his credentials Earl Cowper, the Lord Mayor, li to. Lord Methuen , Bro. Lnrd George Hamilton , M.P., to her Majesty, Mrs. Hay being presented by the Countess of Erroll , Lady-in-Waiting. Bro. Sir J. Blundell Maple, M.P., Bro. Lord Wolseley, Bro. the Earl of Yarborough, The Portuguese and Chinese Ministers were also introduced , and presented their Bro. Sir Henry Irving, Bro. the Earl ot Lathom , Bro. Sir M. White Ridley, Bart., M.P., respective credentials. Subsequently the Queen held a Council , at which there were Bro. Viscount Powerscourt, Bro. the Earl of Durham , Bro. 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NOW READY NEW AND BEAUTI FUL DESIGNS FOR QtUnu Car *> e* (programmes, &c* SPECIMENS ON APPLI CATION. GEO RGE KENNING , \6 & 16a , G reat Queen Stree t London , W.C. BOUN D IN CLOTH , GILT EDGE S, PRICE 10s. ©r* ^parJT BxUx (Wlwkm. The Copyright of this valuable and useful Musical* Work , which lias for some time boon out, of prii.l, has been piu-ehasod by- Em. GEORGE KENNING, and is republished in tho same attractive form as hitherto issued. DEDICATED BY EXPRESS PERMISSION TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES , Past and Present Grand Master of England and Wales. Printed and Published by GEORGE KENNING , 16 and 16A, GREAT QUEEN STREET (Opposite Freemasons' Hall), LONDON, W.O. MASONIC MEETINGS (METROPOLITAN) R OYAL A RCH CHAPTERS . St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-road , S.E., at 8. 20 Israel Cannon-street Hotel. Savage Clnb , Savage Club, A del phi-terrace, at 6. For the week ending Saturday, May 151I1, 1897. ' , , Selwyn, Montpelier Tavern , Choumert-road , Peckham, at 8. S57, St. Mark 's, Surrey Masonic Hall. Stability, Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons'-avenue, at 6. T15S, Southern Star, llolhorn Restaurant. Stanhope, Fox and Hounds Hotel Upper Richmond-road 1260, John Hervey, Holborn Restaurant. , , The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries foi Putney, at 8.30. Craft Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Mark Lodges, Rose Croii M ARK LODGE . Temperance, Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. The Abbey, The Town Hall , Westminster, 7.30 till 9.30. Chapters, Preceptories, Conclaves, &c, of any change in place, 350, Tenipernnce-in-the-Enst , Vestry Hall , Bow. day, or month of meeting. United Pilgrims, Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road, at 7.30. LODGES AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . Woodgrange, Princess Alice Hotel, Forest Gate, E., at 8. Beaconsfield, Chequers Hotel, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. Eastern. Star Chapter , Hercules Tavern, LeadenhaU-street, ind MONDAY , MAY IO. Belgrave, Salutation Tavern , Newgate-street, at 6.30. and 4th Friday, at 7. Vestry Hall, Bow-road Dagmar Chapter "Slee & Pikes, 121, Boro' High-street, at 8, CRAFT LODGES . Bromley St. Leonard , Bromley , at 8. , " City of Westminster, Cafe Royal, " li" Room, at 8. Hornsey Chapter , Prince of Wales Hotel, Eastbourne-terrace ?, St. George's and Corner Stone, Freemasons ' Hall . Confidence, Bunch of Grapes, 14, Lime-street, E.C, at 7. Bishop's-road, Paddington , W., at 8, 58, I'elicity, Ship and Turtl e Tavern . Creaton , Bush Hotel , Shepherd's Bush , W., at 8. Lily of Richmond Chapter , Station Hotel, Richmond, at 8.30. n57, Leigh ," 1-reemasons ' llall. Crusaders, The St. John 's Gate Tavern , St. John-square, Pythagorean Chapter , Dover Castle, Broadway, Deptford , at 8 1.11)6, High gate, Midland (irand Hotel. Clerkenwell , at 8.3*0. Mar Chapter , Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st., Camberwell , at 1670 , Adel phi , I'reeniasons llall. Derby Allcroft. Midland Grand Hotel , at 8. 1780, LMmiue , Criterion. Doric, Moorgate Tavern ,Moorgate-street, at 8. SATURDAY, MAY 15. i()22 , Karl of Lathom , Surrey Mnsonic Mall. Duke of Connaugh t, Royal Edward Hotel, Triangle, Hackney, 8. CRAFT LODGES . 2030, The Abbev, Tow n llall , Westminster. Earl of Lathom Station Tav ern , Camberwell New-road , S.E., 8. , 20, Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall. 2426 , Wood Green , Fishmongers ' Arms Hotel , Wood Green. Fidelity, Alfred Tavern , Roman-road, Barnsbury, N., at 8. U Guildhall School of Music Holborn Restaurant. 1767, Kensington , Royal Palace Hotel. 2454, , Gallery, Press Club, Wine Office-court, Fleet-street, at 7. 2041, West Kent Volunteer , Alasonic Hall , Plumstead. 2612 , Navy, Mark Masons' llall. Guelph, Plough and Harrow, Leytonstone-road , E., at 8. 2308, Viator , Anderton 's Ifotcl. Langthorne Angel Hotel Ilford , at 8. ROYAL A RCH CHAPT -SRS . , , 24G6, Cheery bles, Freemasons ' Hail. La Tolerance, Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8. ROYAL A RCH C HAPTER . 720 , Panmure, Moms Tavern . Lewisham , Black Bull , Lewisham , S.E., at 8. , Orpheus Holborn Restaurant. 862, Whittington , Anderton 's Motel. Londesborough, Berkeley Arms, John-street, Mayfair, at 8. 1706 , LODGES AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . M ARK LODGE . London Scottish Ritles, Albert Hotel, Victoria-street, S.W., 8.30 Eclectic Mark Masons ' Hall. Merchant Navy, Town Hall , Limehouse, at 7.30, Alexandra Palace, Station Hotel, Camberwell New-road, at 7.30 410, , Mitcham , Vestry Hall, Mitcham , at 8. Chiswick, Windsor Castle Hot., King-st., Hammersmith , at 7.30 ROSE CROI \. Mount Lebanon , Foresters' Arms, 294, Boro' High-street, at[8 Duke of Connaught, The Lord Napier, West Side, London Fields, Balham Hotel , Balham , at Ebury, The Rocking ham, Newington Causeway, at 8, LODQIS AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION. 7.30. Plucknett , Railway Hotel, Finchley, at 7.45. Eccleston , Victoria Tavern. 46 Buckingham Palace-road, at 7. Blackheath , Stirling Castle, Church-street, Camberwell , at 8. Prosperity, Weaver's Arms, 17, London Wall , at 7. Evening Star, Rutland Hotel, Perry Hill , Catford , at 8. Cripplegate, Goldsmiths' Arms, Gutter-lane, at 6.30. Rose of Denmark , Brunswick House, Wandsworth-road , at 8. Finsbury Park, Cock Tavern , at 8. Dalhousie , Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , at 8. Royal Jubilee, the Crown, Lambeth-road , S.E., at 8. King Harold , Four Swans, Waltham Cross, at 7. Eleanor, Rose and Crown, High Cross, Tottenham, at 8. Royal Oak, Lord Clyde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. Manchester, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Mary lebone, at 8» Friars, The White Horse, 94, White Horse-lane, Mile End-rd., E., St. I eonard. Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-rd., Victoria Pk., 8. Star, New Cross House, Deptford , S.E., at 7. at 8. Southgate, Railway Hotel, New Southgate, at 8. Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St. Katherine's Hyde Park, Piince of Wales Hotel, Eastbourne-terr., Bishop's-rd., Strong Man , Blue Anchor, 164, Fenchurch-street, E.C., at 6.30. park, Hatcham, S.E., at 7.30, Paddington , at 8. Temperance-in-the-East, Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-lane, Poplar, Percy, Jolly Farmers, Southgate-road. N., at 8. Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury, N., at 8.30. at 7.30. Marquess of Ripon , Mildmay Tavern , Ball's Pond-road , N., 7.30 United Mariners , Duke of Albany, Kitto-road , Nunhead , at 7.30 Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15, Finsbury-pavement, at 7.30. United Strength , Hope Tavern, Stanhope-st.; Euston-road , at 8 Neptune, Gauden Hotel, Clapham, S.W., at 7.30. Wanderers, Victoria Mansions Restaurant, Victoria-street, S.W., CANNON STREET HOTEL , North London Chapter , Cock Hotel , Highbury, at 8, at 7.30. CANNON ST REET , E.C. Perseverance, Ridler 's Hotel, Holborn , E.G., at 7. Whittington , Red Lion Popp in's-court, Fleet-street, at 8. Queen 's Westminster, Criterion , Piccadill y, at 8. Zodiac, Denmark Hotel , East Ham, at 8. Regent's Park , Frascati Restaurant, 32, Oxford-street, at 8. Andrew Chapter , Bush Hotel, Shepherd's Bush , W., at 8. RITTER & PUZEY, PROPRIETORS . Royal Arthur, Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rait Domatie Chapter , St. James's Restaurant, Piccadilly, W., at 8. way Station), at 7.30. Lewis Chapu-r, Fishmongers' Arms Hotel , Wood Green, at 8. Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel, Putney, at 8. Camden Mark Lodge, Earl Russell, Pancras-road , King's Cross, 8 SPACIOUS AND COMMODIOUS ROOMS St. James's Union , St. James's Restaurant (Piccadill y entrance] St. Mark's, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell New-road, FOR LARGE OR SMALL St. Michael's, Norland Arms, Addison-rd. North , Uxbridge-rd., 8 THURSDAY, MAY 13. Sincerity, Blackwall Railway Hotel , Fenchurch-street, at 7. CRAFT LODGES . MASONIC LODGES , Stockwell, White Hart, Abchurch-lane, E.G., at 6. 19, Koyal Athelstan , Cannon-street Hotel . AND United Military, Earl of Chatham, Thomas-st., Woolwich, at 7,3c 91, Regularity, Freemasons' Ha I. Upton , Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate-street , at 8. 206, I'ricndshi p, Shi p and Turtle Tavern. BANQUETS , Walthamstow, The Chequers, High-street, Walthamstow, at 8. 238, Pilgrim , Freemasons' Hall . Wellington , New Cross House, New Cross, at 8. 534, Polish National , Freemasons' Hall. M EET I NGS, AUCTIONS, BALLS, CONC ERTS, ARBITRA- Woodrow , Star and Garter Hotel , Pall Mall , W., at 3. 879, Southwark , Bridge House Hotel. Zetland, "The Falkland," Falkland-road, N.W., at 8. io;6, Capper , Guildhall Tavern. TIONS, ClNDERELLAS , ETC. Doric Chapter , Uuke's Head, 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. 1155, Fxcclsior , Brid ge House Hotel. W. G. FENELEY , MANAGER . Lewis Chapter , Fishmongers* Arms Hotel, Wood Green, N., at 8, 1558 , Duke of Connilug ht, Surrey Masonic Hall. North London Chapter , Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 8 1(142 , Karl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , 2011, University of London , Freemasons' Hall. Commemoration of Her Majesty the TUESDAY , MAY II. 21OS , Derby Allcroft , Midland Grand Hotel. 24 17, liolingbroke , Munici pal Buildings , Kaling. CRAFT LODGES . 2The Cheshire Cheese, Crutched Friars, E.C, at 7.30. : Nelson , Star and Garter, Powis-street, Woolwich, at 8. Union Waterloo, Earl of Chatham, ThSmas-street, Woolwich. \ '*-% f New Cross, Chester Arms, Albany-street, N.W., at 8. Victoria Park, George Hotel , Stratford, E., at 7.30. New FvisV-ury Park , Hornsey Wood Tav., Finsbury Park, at 8. Industry Chapter , Prince Regent, Dulwich-road, Herne Hill, at 8. Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , Greenwich , at 8. Richmond, Station Hotel , Richmond , at 8.30. FRIDAY, MAY 14. Robert Burns, Frascati Restaurant, Oxford-street, W. CRAFT LODGES. ^Bf7 South Middlesex , Beaufort House, Walham Green,S.W., at 7.3c 33, Britannic , Freemasons ' Hall. St. Kew, Masonic Hall , Weston-super-Mare, at 8. 134, Caledonian , Shi]) and Turtle Tavern. St. Leonard's, Bedford Hotel, Victoria Park-road, South 1602, Sir Hugh M yddelton , Agricultura l HaU. Hackney, at 8. icif)7, John Carpenter, Albion Tavern. Southwark, White H art Hotel , New Cross Gate, at 8. z .Vjij, Ordnance , Masonic llall , Plumstead, Wandsworth, St. Mark s School-room, Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8 Westbourne, Oliver Arms, Wcstbourne-terrace North , Harrow- R OYAL A RCH C HAPTER . road , at 8. 560, 1'it/ Roy, Mead-ijuarters , Honourable Artillery Company, Yarboroug h, Mitre Tavern , Fish.strect-hill , K.C , at 7.30. City-roa d . Camden Chapter , The Moorgate, Moorgate-street, at 8. Kintore Mark Lodge, Stirling Castle Hotel, Camberwell Green LODGES AND CHAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . , Albion , 'J'he Moorgate*, Finsbury-pavement , E.G., at 7. S.E., at 8. All Saints, Town Hall, Poplar, at 7.30. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12. Citadel , Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst-road , Stoke Newington , N„ 8. Masonic Benevolent Institution , nt Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street, E.C, at 7. Committee Royal 4. Coborn , The George Inn , Hi gh-road , South Woodford, at 8, 1TSTIVAI. OF Tllli ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION Earl of Carnarvon , Elgin Hotel, Ladbroke-gro -ve, Notting-hill , 8 l-'OR t'.IRLS. Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle, Hackney, at 7. GEORGE KENNING & SON, Euphrates, Green Man , ManseH-street , Whitechapel , E., at 8. RAFT ODGES 16 & 16a, Great Queen Street C L . Emulation , Freemasons' Hall , at 6. , W.C. * 3, Fidelity, Freemasons' Hall. Gavel Club, Freemasons'* Tavern , at 8. (OI'IMJNITIS KltEKMASOXS HAU,), 13, Union Waterloo, Masonic llall , Pliimstea.l. Harrow, Waterloo Arms, High-street, Marylebone, at 8. ie . Kent , Freemasons ' Hall. Henley, Three Crowns, North Woolwich , at 8. 1, 2 , 3, 3a, 3b, 4, Little Britain, 195, 196, 820, Lily Lodge of Richmond , Inns of Court Hotel, Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park, S.E., at 8. a,nd 197, Aldersgate St., London, E.G. 1629, United , Freemasons '* llall . Lewi?, Fifliinonger 's Anns Hotel. Wood Green , N,, at 8. «H2 7, Alliance , Guildhall Tavern. Loyalty, Private Rooms, 91, Church-st., Stoke Newington , at 8. 23, Williamson Street, Liverpool. 1986, Honor Oak , While Swan Motel. Metropolitan (Victoria), Mail Coach , 60, Farringdon-street , at 7. 2347, Grafton , Blain hard' s Restaurant. Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-street, Hammersmith, W., at 8 47, Bridge Street, Manchester. 2470, Telegrap h Cable , Ship ami Turtle Tavern, Rose, Stirling Castle Motel , Church-st., Camberwell , at 8, 2-99, Fnt/ineer , Criterion. Roya l Standard , Castle Tavern , 81, Holloway-road , at 8. 9, West Howard Street, Glasgow.