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 THE

Chronicle.
Freemason's

A WEEKLY RECORD

OF

MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .

VOLUME XXXIX . JANUARY- JUNE 1894 .

1894 .

W. W. MORGAN , NEW BARNET .

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 THE
Freemason's
A WEEKLY RECORD OF MASONIC
Registered at the G.P.O. as a Nowspaper .
Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R.A. the Prince of Wales,
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England .
VOL. XXXIX - No. 991.
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY , 6th
OUR TWENTIETH YEAR .
HAVING passed out of our “ teens ” with theclose
of 1893 we deem the present moment an
opportune one for inaugurating some new features we
have long desired to see introduced in connection with
the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE . We commence our
twentieth year in a new dress , and although we are loth
to depart from old associations we have decided on the
change in deference to the dictates of fashion , which
have long ordained that a paper such as ours should
appear with a cover. We have also decided to introduce
other improvements in the general appearance of the
paper during this twentieth year of its existence, and
hope we may likewise be able to advance its editorial
reputation in the opinion of our supporters, and of the
Craft in general.
We do not purpose to give any detailed programme
of our intentions for the future , further than to assure
our readers we shall endeavour to act in the interests of
the Craft at large and keep the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE
as far as possible up to the requirements of modern
times ; if we succeed in these endeavours we are
convinced we shall receive a fair share of the patronage
of the members of the Craft for whose interests we
wholly devote ourselves.
THE OUTLOOK .
HE new year seems to promise a plentiful crop of
THE
events interesting to the general body of English
Freemasons, and it is fair to predict even at this early
season of the year that 1894 will be by no means behind
its predecessors in general progress.
It is satisfactory to know that the three Institutions
have been fortunate enough to enlist the services of
distinguished Chairmen for their respective Festivals,
the brethren who have undertaken the duties being in
each case so well known as to warrant the belief that
exceptional results will accrue on behalf of the funds for
which they will individually plead . Without intending
any disrespect to the noble Craftsmen who will preside
for the Benevolent in February , and for the Boys in
June, we may reasonably say that the Girls School
stands first favourite for the year, having the advantage
of the services of the Pro Grand Master of England as
its chairman . Apart from Lord Lathom's influential
position as chief of the important province of West
Lancashire there remains the fact that he occupies the
premier position in English Freemasonry after that of
the Grand Master himself, while there is the further
special advantage that this year marks the completion
Chronicle .
INTELLIGENCE.
PRICE THREFPENCE ,
JANUARY 1894. 13s 6d per annum , post free.
by his Lordship of twenty -one years service as a
Provincial Grand Master, a fact that we have already
spoken of as calling for more than local celebration - it
is an event of so much importance in view of Lord
Lathom's position in Freemasonry as to warrant a
really national recognition .
Apart from these special features the Girls School
would find itself hardly pressed by the companion Edu
cational Institution , which has been so fortunate as to
enlist the good offices of the new Provincial Grand
Master of West Yorkshire, Bro. W. L. Jackson , M.P.
The loyalty of the West Yorkshire brethren towards the
Charities of the Order is too well known to leave any
doubt as to the way in which they will support their
chief - they may be relied on to do their utmost, and we
have had experiences in the past as to what that means.
But beyond all this there is the fact that the brethren of
West Yorkshire will, on that occasion , have the first
prominent opportunity of showing regard for their new
Master , and that consideration alone warrants us antici
pating an exceptional return from the district, so that
we may regard the outlook in the case of the two Schools
as particularly bright.
Turning to the third of the central Institutions, we
may also offer congratulations, inasmuch as the Bene
volent will enjoy the presidency of Bro . Gerard Noel
Money , C.B., Grand Master of Surrey, and the support
of that important Province. Here, also , we may look
back on the records of the past and guage from them the
probable prospects for the future , the result of doing so
being that we may safely reply on a large measure of
support from this Chairman's Province.
On the whole, then , the outlook so far as the Charities
is concerned is most satisfactory , and in other matters,
as we have already said , the future of English Free
masonry appears likely to call for further expressions of
congratulation and satisfaction ,
Dismissing for a moment the feelings of regret that
are associated with the recent deaths of the Provincial
Grand Masters of Cumberland and Westmoreland , and
the Eastern Division of South Wales , we may look for
ward to early rejoicings in those districts, on the occasion
of the installation of their new rulers , for Freemasonry
does not allow its important offices to remain long open ,
and fully recognises the principle : the King is dead ,
long live the King ." We may therefore expect early
interesting and important gatherings in connection with
these appointments.
We need not touch more fully on the general outlook
so far as English Freemasonry is concerned . The steady
flow of prosperity that has marked its career in recent
years seems to be continuing in full force, and everything
appears to point towards a successful and prosperous
future — a condition of affairs which we hope is in store
 2 The Freemason's
not only for Freemasonry at large, but for each and
every individual member of it.
HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
THERE was a large gathering of members of this
TH Province at Boscombe, on the 27th ult . , when the
Provincial Grand Master, Bro . W. W. B. Beach , M.P. ,
laid the foundation stone of the proposed new church of
St. John. The brethren met at St. George's Hall, Adeline
Road , at a quarter to one , where a special meeting of
Provincial Grand Lodge was held . The Prov. Grand
Master was supported by the D.P.G.M. Bro. Le Feuvre
P.G.D. (England ), Bro . Eve P.G. Treasurer (England ),
Bro . Goble P.G. Sd . Bearer (England ), and about 300
brethren , including many past and present Provincial
Officers .
In opening Grand Lodge the Prov.G.M. said they were
summoned on a rather unusual occasion , but neverthe
less, a very gratifying one . They had been asked as
Freemasons to take part in laying the foundation stone
of a building to be erected to the glory of the Great
Architect of the Universe. He was sure they all
cheerfully joined in such a ceremony, bearing in mind
that as Masons they were identified with days and
works of antiquity, He thought it right that Provin
cial Grand Lodge should deposit some small offering on
the occasion, and though at present he could make no
motion on the subject , he had no doubt that if they
accepted his suggestion and voted the sum of twenty
guineas it would be ratified at a future meeting. As it
was announced he was to present his portrait, hemight
mention that all the copies were not yet ready , but he
should have great pleasure in presenting one to every
Lodge , Chapter, and subscriber throughout the Province
and arrangements could no doubt be made with the
Provincial Grand Secretary as to the most satisfactory
arrangements to be made for the distribution . Having
detailed the programme for the day, the P.G.M. said
he regretted to say he had received a telegram from the
brethren of the Osborne Lodge, stating they were
detained in the Island by fog.
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said he was
sure the brethren were deeply sensible of the gracious
act their P.G.M. had done in presenting them with his
portrait, which he was sure would long adorn the walls
of their Lodges and help to perpetuate the memory of
one under whom they had had the pleasure of serving
for so many years.
The Prov. Grand Secretary said the Provincial Grand
Master of Dorset and his Deputy were sorry they could
not attend there that day.
The brethren then formed in procession and marched
to the site, where the choir sang “ The Old Hundredth
and the brethren bearing the vessels containing corn ,
wine and oil , and the mallet and trowel, placed them on
the first stone . Psalms lxxxiv . and cxii. were sung , and
Haggai I. was read by the Rey . C. Askwith .
The Rev. S. A. Selwyn, vicar of St. John's, then
delivered an address appropriate to the occasion . The
Rev. gentlemen said he welcomed the Provincial Grand
Master and the brethren ; and his welcome was more
hearty because he knew that many of them had come
long distances to help in that most solemn enterprise.
He wished to thank and welcome others who had come
to help . He drew some appropriate lessons from the
passage of scripture just read, and said they heartily
hoped and believed the beautiful temple about to be
reared there would bring peace to many souls. After
some further observations the speaker asked the Pro
vincial Grand Master to lay the foundation stone.
The Provincial Grand Master, facing the general
assembly, said that Masons might appropriately take
part in such a ceremony as that . They had secrets
among themselves wbich could not be revealed , and
which no man had discovered, but these were true and
honourable, and not repugnant to the laws either of
God or man . Were it not that their Order was founded
on true and honourable principles they would not
include in their ranks so many illustrious men . They
were that day commencing the erection of a building to
the honour and glory of the Most High ; might God
Chronicle . 6TH JANUARY 1894 .
prosper the work as it seemed good to Him . As their
first duty as Masons in everything they undertook was
to invoke Divine blessing upon their work , he would ask
them to unite with the Provincial Chaplain in prayer to
the throne of grace.
Bro . the Rev. F. Whyley ( Alton) then offered prayer,
after which the upper stone was raised, and the lower
one was adjusted by the P.G.M. , who then delivered an
address commenting on the solemn yet somewhat novel
character of the ceremony . The hymn “ O Lord of
hosts whose glory fills " was sung, and the Provincial
Grand Secretary read the inscription on the stone, and
the vessels containing the coins and records were
deposited in a recess in the stone by the Prov . Grand
Treasurer. An Entered Apprentice ( Bro. Dr. Oscar)
laid the cement on the upper face of the stone, and the
Prov. Grand Master spread it , the upper stone being
then lowered with three distinct stops, the Prov. Grand
Master, with his Deputy on his right hand bearing the
square, meanwhile standing to the east of the stone.
The Provincial Grand Wardens, bearing the level and
plumb rule, went by the west , and handed their
implements to the P.G.M. , who having proved the just
foria and position of the stone by the plumb rule , level
and square, gave it three knocks with the mallet , and in
Masonic form declared it to be well and truly laid .
The cornucopia containing the corn and the ewers
with the wine and oil were next handed to the
Provincial Grand Mastır, who strewed and poured them
over the stone with the accustomed ceremonies — corn ,
the symbol of plenty and abundance, “ May the seed of
the Word sown in this building take root and bring
forth a hundredfold " ; wine , the symbol of strength and
gladness , “ May everyone assembling in this building
perform his allotted task with cheerfulness and gladness
of heart " ; oil , the symbol of peace and unity , “ May all
assembling here be animated with brotherly love and
goodwill in the service of the Most High ." The P.G.M.
then delivered a brief address, after which one of the
architects of the church was presented to the Prov .
Grand Master, who received from bim the plans, which
he formally inspected , and then returned them , at the
same time delivering the several tools used , and desiring
him “ to proceed without loss of time to the completion
of the work in conformity with the plan . The
Provincial Grand Chaplain offered a prayer for the bene
factors and workmen , after which a collection was taken ,
the proceeds being deposited on the stone. The hymn
“ O Lord of Heaven , and earth , and sea ” was sung.
The Rev. S. A. Selwyn then presented the silver trowel,
which was suitably inscribed, to the Provincial Grand
Master, who briefly returned thanks. Prayer and the
Benediction by the Prov . Grand Chaplain concluded a
remarkable , interesting, and inipressive ceremony. The
brethren then returned to the St. George's Hall , where
the Grand Lodge was closed in due form . Before, how.
ever, this was done , the P.G.M. called the four
“ Lewises" before him and , expressing a hope that they
had been suitably impressed with the ceremony in which
they had taken part, announced that a Bible would be
presented to each of them as a memento of the occasion .
The brethren afterwards partook of luncheon at the
“ Burlington ," under the presidency of the Provincial
Grand Master.
The architects of the church are Messrs . J. O. Scott,
F.S.A. (London ), and C. T. Miles ( Bournemouth ), and
the builders Messrs. Perkins and Sons , of Bournemouth ,
The collection in the marquee and laid upon the
stone amounted to nearly £ 100 , a sum which was more
than made up afterwards . It is expected that the
church will be practically erected witbout the tower
and spire , which are not included in the present
contract , by June 1895, and it is estimated to cost
about £ 14,000. The “ Lewises ” who bore the volume
of the Sacred Law were sons of Bros. Hawker ( 1 ) ,
Preston ( 1 ) , and W. H. Vye ( 2 ).-- Hampshire Independent.
THE WEST OF ENGLAND.
TTHE Craft was prosperous in the West during 1893 ,
and particularly so in Devon and Cornwall , under
the genial rule of the two esteemed Provincial Grand
 BTH JANUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle . 3

Masters , Lord Ebrington and the Earl of Mount
Edgcumbe. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Devon
assembled at Plymouth , and the meeting was a great
success . All the reports were of a very favourable
character ; the votes for the central Masonic Charities
had been ably managed , and the only unsatisfactory
note sounded was by Bro . John B. Gover, who rightly
complained of Lodges and brethren using their votes
according to their own fancies, rather than placing them
in the hands of the representatives of the province.
More will possibly come of this , as votes acquired
through the payment of sums from the Provincial and
Lodge Funds should be sacredly devoted to the purpose
of the Province, and if brethren fail in their duty in this
respect, their shortcomings must be pointed out and
set right.
The Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall was held at
Wadebridge, and went off well . The Cornwall Masonic
Annuity and Benevolent Fund was reported to be in a
most healthy condition, over £ 9,000 having been
contributed since its origin in 1864 . More than £ 5,000
remains in hand , carefully invested, many annuitants
enjoying its advantages, as well as several children
being educated. The
Charity Association , in the bands
of Bro. Gilbert B. Pearce , has done splendid work
during the last eight years, £2,300 having been received
through this excellent organisation, and it is still as
vigorous and useful as ever.
The Devon Educational Fund is also most
successfully managed , and is doing the maximum of
good at a minimum cost , in relation to the education
and maintenance of children , twenty now being on the
funds.
In literary matters the West has been well
represented , several works having been again published
by Bro. Hughan , of Torquay, who is the most
voluminous Masonic author in England ; and the same
brother has been engaged in most important researches
respecting the transcription and publication of some old
and valuable manuscripts, which have recently been
discovered , of the seventeenth century .-- Western Morning
News.
The first meeting of Stewards of the approaching
Festival for the Benevolent Institution was held on
Thursday, when Bro . Fred . West, Deputy Provincial
Grand Master of Surrey, was elected President of the
Board , Bro . G. E. Fairchild Acting Vice President,
James Stephens Treasurer, and James Terry (Secretary
of the Institution ) Secretary. We are pleased to learn
that the roll of Stewards is being frequently increased ,
and hope the Festival will prove as great a success as
those which have preceeded it.
The details given elsewhere of the concert promoted
at Plymouth, on behalf of the Devon Masonic Educa
tional Fund , show that a very satisfactory result
followed the efforts of the many active brethren to
benefit the Fund, the surplus of profits being no less
than £83 3s, which was distributed among those who
took the leading part in the work . Beyond this splen
did financial result there is the fact that a most enjoy
able evening was spent , and altogether the promoters are
deserving of special praise for what they did.
Referring to the recent meeting at Boscombe,
reported in full elsewhere , the “ Hampshire
Independent ” says : “ It is rare indeed that
Freemasons make an official appearance in public, and
the gathering on Wednesday was alike novel and
interesting It is many years since the Masons of the
county took part in a church stone laying. The last
occasion of the kind of which we knowany record was
when
the corner stone of All Saints Church at
Southampton was laid in 1792 by Provincial Grand
Master, Thomas Dunckerley. The Masons gave a
practical side to their attendance by previously voting
at their special meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge the
sum of twenty guineas to the St. John's Church
building fund."

THE
THE AIMS OF FREEMASONRY.
\ HE interesting and important article which we CRITERION RESTAURANT,
TAB publish in our present issue, and which we owe
to the courtesy and vigilance of an eminent French
ecclesiastic, is of a nature well calculated to cast much PICCADILLY CIRCUS.
light on the intrigues, policy, and course of action of the
Freemason bodywith reference to Catholicism and the
Church in France . It will be observed with interest,
not unmingled with alarm , that the assembled repre
sentatives of the Masons, while taking care to place on
record the right of their organisation to be regarded as
DINNERS & SUPPERS
the precursor and promotor of that awful movement of
impiety and social hatred , the French Revolution , laid
down the lines of a new campaign against Religion , to
be carried on under the veil of a deceitful championship À LA CARTE
of the interests of the masses . Iu adopting this plan of
action Masonry has ever been consistent. In France it IN THE
has always professed devotion to the populace and
of of
principles
of Italian nationality. Wherever its intrigues have
penetrated , whether these have been fully revealed or
AND AN
have yet to be laid bare, its policy has been identical.

If any justification were needed of the policy of the EXCELLENT 4 /- SUPPER

Church towards Secret Societies of all kinds, the records
which we now lay before our readers would amply
IS NOW
suffice ; but, unfortunately , it has not been reserved for
the present period of the history of the long warfare
between the Spouse of Christ and her enemies to supply Served from 10:30 to 12:30
such justification.-Irish Catholic.
IN THE

The Masonic Ball arranged to be held at Carlisle has WEST ROOM ,

been postponed , out of respect to the memory of the
late Provincial Grand Master, until the 5th of next
month . Both Accompanied by Instrumental Music .
 4 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 6TH JANUARY 1894 .

ROYAL ROYAL

MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS, MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE, S.W. FOR
Aged Freemasons & Widows of Freemasons.
INSTITUTED 1788 .
Grand Patron and President :
Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M.
Grand Patron and President :
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., & c ., M.W.G.M. Treasurer : JOHN A. FARNFIELD , Esq.
Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES . Bankers :
LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK (Bloomsbury Branch), 214 High
Holborn , W.C.
Institution will be held at the Freemasons' Hall, Great
Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London , on Thursday, the Upwards of 1416 Annuitants have received the benefits of the
11th day of January, 1894 , at Twelve o'clock precisely, on the Institution since its foundation in 1842. 194 Men and 268
General Business of the Institution , to place Candidates on the Widows are Annuitants at the present time.
list for the Election in April next, and to declare the number
of girls then to be elected, Amount Paid Annually in Annuties £ 15,920
F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary. Permanent Income £ 3,600
5 Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, W.C. Deficit £ 12,320
4th January 1894. Over 118 Candidates for our next Election .

THE 106th Anniversary Festival will take place in May next,

THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
G.C.B., M.W. Pro G.M. and Prov. Grand Master of Lancashire , WILL BE HELD AT THE
Western Division .
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion
are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary
as early as convenient, Stewards being urgently needed. On WEDNESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY 1894 ,
Under the distinguished Presidency of
ROYAL
Col. GERARD NOEL MONEY , C.B.,
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , R.W. Prov. Grand Master for Surrey.
WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N.
Brethren are earnestly solicited to accept the Stewardship upon
OFFICE - 6 FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W.C. this most important occasion , and to forward their names as soon
as possible , with full particulars , to
Grand Patron : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . JAMES TERRY (V.-Patron , P.G. Sword Bearer), Secretary .
OFFICE - 4 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
President : H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M.

QUARTERLY COURT of the Governors and Subscribers

A will be held at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, Music for MasonicMeetings, Consecrations, Installations and
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, on Friday, the 12th day of January Ladies' Nights. For terms:—Woodville, New Barnet, N.
1894, for the transaction of the ordinary business of the Institution :
To consider the following Resolution of the Council of 29th
December 1893 :
“ That the Quarterly Court be recommended to remove
the name of Hurst , John Henry (unsuccessful at October THE
Election ) from the List of Candidates , the recommendation BIBLE
N CHRON
of the Lodge and Province having been withdrawn ." FR EEMASO ICLE
To consider , and if approved, to adopt a recommendation
from the Council as to the number of Boys to be Elected at the
Quarterly Court on Friday, 13th April 1894, and to determine
the List of Candidates.
The Chair will be taken at four o'clock in the afternoon SATURDAY, 6th JANUARY 1894 .
precisely.
By order,
J. M. McLEOD , Secretary . THE INSTITUTIONS IN 1893.
London , 5th January 1894. HE amounts received during the past year on behalf
Tamehe unthore engel olur heritage and institutions of
The Ninety - sixth Anniversary Festival will be held on the English Freemasonry Show considerable variation when
27th June 1894 , under the distinguished Presidency of the Right
Hon . W. L. Jackson , M.P., Prov. G.M. West Yorkshire. The compared with the figures of 1892, which it will be
services of Ladies and Brethren as Stewards are earnestly solicited , remembered were
and will be gratefully acknowledged . of an exceptional character, in
consequence of the special subscriptions made in
connection with the Jubilee celebration of the
PHOTOGRAPHY . Benevolent being included in the returns of that
Institution .
S. HOCKETT & Co., This feature accounts for a falling off in the receipts
Photographic of that charity from the £61,849 2s 6d received in 1892,
Printers,
to £ 20,436 2s 8d in 1893 , but some of this is made up for
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET.
by the increased support accorded to the Educational
Funds, whose totals were £38,615 12s ld in 1893 , as
receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , compared with £ 28,616 Os ld in 1892 , while the Fund of
PLATINOTYPE , P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded Benevolence also shows an increase, from £ 8,320 to
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give £ 9,525 ; so that altogether we have to record a total of
information and advice, for which our large experience fully
qualifies us. £ 68,576 14s 9d as spent in Masonic Charity through the
Price Lists on application .
medium of these four funds in 1893 , as compared with
£ 98,785 2s 7d in the preceeding year, as shown by the
OOKBINDING in all its branches. Price list on application .
following figures :
 6TH JANUARY 1894. ] The Freemason's Chronicle . 5

1892 . 1893 . display of benevolence, and the different Charity funds on

£ S d £ S d the amount of recognition they have received, we
Boys School 15,837 18 0 21,563 8 11 sincerely hope that the returns of the present year will
Benevolent Institution 61,849 2 6 20,436 2 8 be equally satisfactory .
Girls School 12,778 2 1 17,052 3 2
Board of Benevolence 8,320 00 9,525 0 0
DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .
£ 98,785 2 7 £68,576 14 9
for the Masonic concert given in Plymouth Guildhall, on
We append the usualdetails of income, as supplied by 29th November, in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund
was held at the Freemasons' Hall, on Saturday evening, to receive
the Officials of the respective Institutions : the balance sheet, and to decide on the disposal of thenet proceeds.
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. Bro. A. Parkhouse 1247 , the chairman of the committee, presided ,
and others present included Bros. J. R. Lord Treas., J. B. Gover
£ S d and W.H. Dillon, the joint Secretaries of the Fund ,
Donations and Subscriptions 19,892 2 3 The Treasurer reported that the gross receipts at the concert
amounted to £ 118 16s, and expenses £ 30 12s, leaving a profit of
Grand Lodge - 150 0 0 £83 3s. It had been arranged that the profits should be devoted in
Grand Chapter 10 10 0 life governorships to the principal promoters of the concert, and to
the Lodges which returned the largest amounts on the sale of tickets .
Music Fees 67 0 0 There were sixteen life governorships to award . Bro. Willoughby ,
Dividends and Interest on Cash at call 1,063 15 3 Mrs. Willoughby and the Chairman (Bro . A. Parkhouse), under the
banner of whose Lodge the concert was held , were each awarded a
Income Tax returned 83 14 11 life governorship , on the proposition of Bro. Gover. To Bro . and
Legacies 190 0 0 Mrs. Willoughby, he said , the merit of the concert must chiefly be
awarded , while to Bro. Parkhouse they were indebted for very
Prize Funds 20 1 6 assiduous and untiring exertionsas their chairman , and for furnish
ing the whole of the embellishments and ornamentations of the
Science and Art Department grant earned 30 10 0 Guildhall free of cost. The thirteen remaining life governorships
Sundry receipts 55 15 0 were awarded to the following Lodges in order ofmerit for value of
tickets sold :-Prudence 1550 , St. John 1247, St. George 2025 ,
$ 21,563 8 11 St. John 70 , Brunswick 159, Friendship 202 , Ebrington 1847 ,
Harmony 156 , Elms 1212, Huyshe 1099, Fidelity 230 , Charity 223,
and Fortitude 105 .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Willoughby thanked the brethren for the honour done to
himself and his wife. It had been to them ,he said , a labour of love .
$ S d
Their hearts were entirely in the work , and with the consent and
Donations 12,989 10 10 support of the brethren it would be a great pleasure to give a similar
concert each year in aid of the fund .
Grand Lodge - 1,600 0 0
Thanks were then especially voted to the executive Officers of
Grand Chapter 150 0 0 the committee, Bros. Lord , Gover, and Dillon, for their untiring
exertions ; to Bro. J. W. Penwarn 1550, for his kind aid in furnish
Dividends 5,283 3 4 ing plants to decorate the Guildhall, free of charge ; and to Bro .
Interest on cash at call 103 8 6 C. Mutten 1550 , for his zealous and valued assistance in seeking to
make the concert a success . Prominent mention was also made
Legacy 90 0 0 of the fact that Bro . Mutten's Lodge (Prudence 1550) sold just
Balance Stewards Fee Fund 1892 220 0 0 double that of the next highest on the list. Thanks were also voted
Et to all who gave their services at the concert.
The two concerts which have been given at Plymouth under
£ 20,436 2 8 Masonic auspices have resulted in an addition of £ 150 to the Devon
Masonio Educational Fund.
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
$ S d
Donations and Subscriptions 14,643 11 1
Grand Lodge - ENTERTAINMENT TO THE AGED .
150 0 0
Grand Chapter N Monday evening , at the Victoria Hall, Weston-super-Mare,
Dividends 1,936 17 3 brethren of St. Kew Lodge , such festival being now regarding as
Interest on Deposit 29 19 10 annual. The duties of waiters were discharged by the brethren ,
whilst their wives or daughters presided at the respective tables.
Receipts for Musical Instruction 152 5 0 During the repast selections of music were contributed by the
Grosvenor Quintett band , and after the tables had been cleared
Legacy 90 0 0 several songs were sung, and musical and mimetic sketches
Centenary Memorial Windows 39 0 0 given by Bro . R. A. Roberts (of Crystal Palace). At eight o'clock
pipes and tobacco were introduced for smokers, and beverages
teetotal and otherwise — were supplied according to the tastes of the
£ 17,052 3 2 guests. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was brought to a successful
close with the distribution of Ross and Co.'s steaming hot punch,
and the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne, and hearty wishes for a
The following table shows the number of cases happy new year to the entertainers.
relieved , and the total amounts voted , month by month ,
by the Board of Benevolence :
Month . Cases relieved . £ 8 d
19 595 0 0 TESTIMONIAL FOR SUPERINTENDENT STEGGLE S.
January
25 FTER many years of service in the metropolis, Bro. Steggles,
February
March 51 1,225 00 about to retire . On Thursday of last week a meeting was held at
32 the Freemasons' Tavern, at which it was resolved to present him
April 965 0 0 with a testimonial upon his retirement . Brethren of the Strand
May 43 1,015 00 Lodge and gentlemen connected with the markets , the theatres,
27 and music halls in the Strand , and business houses in Bow Street
June 760 0 0 and the Holborn Divisions attended . An influential committee
July 22 565 0 0 was formed, and it was stated that the Duke of Bedford , Mr. Alfred
20 510 0 0 de Rothschild , Major Probyn , and others had already intimated
August their desire to forward the movement.
15 430 0 0
September
Oc to be r 25 730 0 0
November 51 1,210 00 TURTLE AND POETRY.
43 910 0 0
December HIS is how “ The Man of the World ” launches out into poetry
TAT over the ancient and famous Ship and Turtle ," and it's
373 £ 9,525 0 0 proprietor :
“ There is many a painter of olive and myrtle,
These returns must be regarded as most gratifying , Of the bright flashing eye and the kissable lip ,
But as we have only one Painter of turtle ,
and while congratulating the Craft on its continued Hold on by your Painter and stick to the Ship ."
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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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LODGE OF RELIEF , No. 42.
N Wednesday,27th ult., the installation took place at the Grey
ON Mare Hotel,Bury, in the presence of a large number of visiting
brethren . Bro. J. W. Mackie was duly installed, the ceremony
being performed by Bros.J. Redfern P.M. P.P.G.P., T. Rigby P.M.
.and S. Cox I.P.M. The Officers were invested .
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the brethren celebrated the
festival of St. John, and sat down to an excellent banquet served by
Mr. R. L. and Mrs. Duckworth . The usual Masonic and other
toasts were honoured .
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MARQUESS OF GRANBY LODGE, No. 124.
N Tuesday the brethren attended in large numbers to witness
. DHE annual meeting of the members was held on Tuesday, at
S.W. as W.M. The ceremony of installation was ably and impres
sively rendered by Bro. Thomas Dunn P.M. P.G.D. of C. The service
was fully choral. The musical arrangements were under the care
of Bros.J. Nutton and S. Pilling , and were heartily appreciated by
all present. The W.M. appointed and invested his Officers for the
" ensuing year.
The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Banquetting Hall, and
the rest of the evening was passed in harmony.
0 0 0 THE installation meeting was held on the 2nd inst., at the
PRINCE EDWIN LODGE, No. 128.
N the 27th ult. , the brethren and visitors assembled at the
for
W.M. for the ensuing year,the installing Officers being Bros. W.
Wood P.M. P.P.G.St.B., J. Comfort P.M.,and Worsley I.P.M. The
Officers were afterwards invested .
The brethren adjourned to banquet, which Bro . R. and Mrs.
Darlington provided .
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HARMONY LODGE , No. 156.
N Monday at the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth , Bro. S. Jenkins
O was installed as W.M. Bros. W. J. Newell, W. E. Chappel,
W. Thomas, and T. Parker were the installing officers. A
handsome gold Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . W. J.
Newell on his retirement. A committee was appointed to arrange
for making a presentation to Bro. W. K. Michell on his retiring
from the office of Secretary, after having very creditably carried out
its duties for a quarter of a century.
0 0 0 Creaser P.M. P.P.G.St.B. TheW.M. invested the Officers.
JOPPA LODGE, No. 188.
\ HE installation festival of this ancient Lodge happened to fall
THE on New Year's Day, and a larger number of brethren than
usual assembled to take part in the pleasing ceremony. The
retiring Master, Bro. Garrard, opened the Lodgeat the Freemasons'
Hall , Great Queen Street, W.C., soon after four o'clock, being sup
ported by the following brethren : Bros. B. Weigel s.W. , J.
Seigenberg J.W., L. Lazarus P.M. Secretary, Lyon P.M. Treasurer,
Dodson P.M., Wall P.M. , Gardner P.M., H. Lazarus P.M. , A.
Cohen P.M., Roco, Onken , Brandon P.M. 205 , Trappett I.P.M.
1259, Bohm 179, Sharpe 2021, Danczger P.M. 205, Levy W.M. 205,
Barrett 177, Virgoe 700, Kaufmann 1766 , Larner P.M. 157.
After the minutes had been read and confirmed, the annual
balance sheet was submitted and received . The report of the Lodge
Benevolent Fund was also presented , the balance in hand amounting
to the handsome sum of $ 790 . Bro. Hands, who was initiated at
the previous meeting, baving proved his proficiency , was passed to
the second degree. The ballot was taken and proved unanimous in
favour of Mr. Daniel Cohen, but as he was not in attendance the
initiation was postponed. The next duty was the installation of
the new Master Bro. B. Weigel, having been unanimously elected
at the previous meeting, was duly presented and signified his assent
to the ancient charges and regulations . He was subsequently
installed in the chair of King Solomon, and regularly saluted by the
brethren by
delivered in Bro
the three .degrces, theceremonybeingadmirably
. Garrard
The W.M. appointed the following Officers for the ensuing year :
Seigenberg S.W., Roco J.W. , Lyon P.M. Treasurer, L. Lazarus P.M.
Secretary, Davy S.D., Onken J.D. , Rosenberg I.G. , P.M. Dodson
D.C. , Bahr and Whyl Stewards , and Gaskell Tyler. Bro. Garrard
gave the addresses to the W.M., the Officers and Lodge generally
in such a manner as to elicit the commendation of the brethren ;
and the proposition of Bro. Lazarus that a vote of thanks should be
accorded toBro. Garrard and entered on the Lodge minutes , was
carried with acclamation . The Lodge was then closed and the
company adjourned to the banquet room .
A very handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro.
Garrard during the evening, which was enlivened by a capital enter
tainment under the direction of Miss Eva Weigel, daughter of the
new Master.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LODGE, No. 294.
N Thursday night, in the Masonic Hall, the installation of
Ohronicle . [ .6TH JANUARY 1894 .
Beverley. A large number of visitors from other Lodges were
present, includingthe Worshipful Masters oftheAlexandra , Wilber
force, and Londesborough Lodges. Bro. Tom Turner, Mayor of
Beverley, performed the installation ceremony, assisted by Bro. M.
M. Westerby, the new Master being Bro . David Morley. After the
usual rites the new W.M.appointed his Officers.
The annual banquet took place at the Beverley Arms Hotel,
where the second century of the Lodge was pleasantly inaugurated .
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ALFRED LODGE , No. 340 .
THE festival of the Lodge took place on the 2nd inst ., at the
TI Masonic Hall, Oxford . There was a large attendance,
including the Provincial Grand Master, the Earl of Jersey, and the
Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Viscount Valentia. Bro. E. J.
Giles was installed for the ensuing year, the installation ceremony
being performed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . The
Worshipful Master appointed Bros. W. S. Carver and G. W.
Annetus his Wardens for the year, and Bro . F. Bacon Secretary .
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LOYAL LODGE OF INDUSTRY, No. 421 .
T
stalled by Bro. W. Oram P.M. P.P.G.D.C. The W.M. appointed
and invested the Officers for the ensuing year.
The brethren subsequently dined at Mr. Kelland's George
Hotel.
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LOYAL MONMOUTH LODGE , No. 457.
THEMasonic Hall, Monmouth . Bro. Capt. C. C. Powell was in .
stalled W.M. by Bro. Capt. SamuelG.Homfray in his usual impres
sive manner . The W.M. ufterwards appointed his Officers .
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SILURIAN LODGE, No. 471.
| \ HE installation took place at the Masonic Hall, Newport, on
very pleasing gathering of the Craft. Bro. W. G. Flanders was the
Installing Master, and during the proceedings Deputy -Provincial
Grand Master Captain G.S. Homfray presented , on behalf of the
Lodge, the immediate Past Master (Bro. J. E. Ward) with & Past
Master's jewel. The Officers for the ensuing year were appointed.
In the evening a banquet was held at the Westgate Hotel .
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LONDESBOROUGH LODGE, No. 734 .
\ HE annual gathering took place in the Masonic Hall, Bridling.
T ton , on Tuesday, when Bro. W. H. Winpenny was installed
Worshiptul Master, the ceremony being performed by Bro. Francis
In the evening the installation banquet was held at the
Brittania Hotel. The chair was occupied by the W.M., who was
supported by a strong contingent of brethren , including visitors from
Old Globe 200, Minerva 204, Constitutional 294, Royal 643, Cama
lodunum 660. lhe usual toasts were duly honoured, and the
proceedings enlivened by numerous songs contributed by various
brethren .
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RESTORMEL LODGE , No. 856.
\ HE annual meetin took place on Thursday, at Lostwithiel.
After the regular business, Bro. Sydney Rundle, the W.M.-elect,
was impressively installed by Bro . J. Doney P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C.,
assisted by a board of Installed Masters. After the installation the
W.M. invested the Officers.
The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to
Bro . John Rowe's Monmouth Inn, where an excellent banquet was
provided. After the removal of the cloth the usual Loyal and
Masonio toasts were given and responded to .
O O O
BUTE LODGE, No.
960.
THE
the Masonic Hall,
T Eemuerinstallation and ,festival took place on Tuesday, at
Bro. Harry Samuel as Worshipful Master. There was a large at
tendance of members of the Lodge, and also visiting brethren . The
installation ceremony was most impressively performed by the re
tiring W.M.
Following the installation was a banquet given at the Angel
Hotel, when the usual toast list was gone througi , the toasts being
interspersed with musical contributions by the brethren .
Ibenew W.M, was heartıiy congratulated upon attaining to a
position which there is every indication of his filling with credit
both to himself and the associations of the position.
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FOWEY LODGE , No. 977.
THE members mustered in large numbers on Monday at the in
of . J.
Mitchell, whose genial manners and obliging disposition have ren .
dered him deservedly popular in the Lodge .
Bro. Dr. S. Davies W.M , conferred the 3rd degree on a brother
who is about to leave the country. Bros. W. Tonkin P.P.G.S. of
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W. and J. Doney P.P.G.D.D.C., acted as Installing Masters. The Bro. Fisher W.M.in reply said he felt at that moment as he
new Master invested his Officers. had never in his life felt before . He had had the distinguished
Bro . P. Giles P.P.G.D.C. in a neat speech proposed a vote of honour of being twice placed in the chair of King Solomon, but a
thanks to Bros. Doney and Tonkin for the able, efficient, and im further and culminating honour which even surpassed this was the
pressive manner in which they had rendered the service. The Lodge magnificent reception he had received . Hehad tried in his humble
then adjourned to the hall of the Working Men's Reading Room , in way to do his best in the Lodge , and if his efforts had not been in
which Bro . D. Job had prepared a banquet. vain he took no credit to himself , for he had received his inspiration
from the brethren , and to this fact, and the various encouragements ,
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was due any success he might have attained . His reception had
DERBY LODGE, No. 1055 . been worthy of a king, and might be termed a triumphal entry .
For such cordiality he thanked them , although he could not
adequately do so in words, but he sincerely hoped that the
St. John were celebrated at the Victoria Hotel, Manchester, encouragement received would act as an incentive for him to do
on Thursday, 14th ult. Bro . Fred Hilton P.M. Prov. Grand Dir. of a little more in the cause of the Zion Lodge. He saw brethren
Cer. was the Installing Master, and he was assisted by Bro. Alfred rising into position whom he hoped to live to see do a hundred
Hebden P.M. P.P.G.D.D. of C., the result being that a very excel times more than he could possibly attempt. In a subsequent
lent ceremony was performed . The following are the Officers for speech Bro. Fisher eulogised Bro . De Botton I.P.M., reverting in
1893-94 :-Bros. J. W. Hallam S.W., J. B. Peace J.W., T. Nesbitt eloquent and touching language to his distinguished accomplish
Treas., C. R. Hardman Sec ., J. Heywood S.D., Fred Hilton P.M. ments , also to the fact of his entire mastery of the English
D. of C., H. F. Newman I.G., Chapman , P. D. Ohlmus, W. A. language and its intricacies, saying that the subject of his remarks
Brown, and F. Knowles Stewards. Finance Committee : -Bros. was a thorough philologist . In concluding , he presented to
Robt. Leech P.M., Joseph Challender W.M., T. Nesbitt Treas., Bro. De Botton, on behalf of the Lodge, a magnificent Past
H.Grimshaw , and Anderton . Master's jewel.
The festival of St. John was held in the dining room of thehotel, Bro . De Botton in response , said that he attributed his success in
the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts, which were relieved by songs, the Lodge to the help he had received from the brethren , all of
etc., being submitted for acceptance. whom had contributed to render his term of office a very happy
Besides those mentioned above there were present at the Lodge one. It was his opinion that they each deserved to be therecipient
and banquet Bros. Charles Smith I.P.M., Robert Williamson P.M., ofa jewel, whereas they had reversed the compliment and presented
and Harold Wray. Visitors :-Bros. John Chadwick Past G. Swd . him with one instead .
B. Prov. Grand Soc., Jas. W. Abbott P.M. 1030 P.P.G.D. of C., Alf. Bro. Louis Frankenstein P.M. proposed the health of the newly
Hebden P.M. 1458 P.P.G.D.D. of C., Thos. Wood P.M. 2144 raised brother, anticipating that the latest addition to their ranks
P.G.A.D. of C., W.A. Brabner W.M.2363, Samuel Mills W.M. 1077, would not be one of those who were content to sit down, but rather
Jno. Smethurst W.M. 78 , J. W. Lloyd P.M. 1077 , Thos. Elliott P.M. one who would make a most active and enthusiastic member.
1147, Thos . Wm . Bone P.M. 1185 and 1730 , Thos. Hy. Hall P.M. Bro . Max Frankenburg thanked the various brethren for the
1458, T. W.McGill W.M. 992 , W. P. Davies P.M. 1496 , T. Baron kind manner in which they had referred to his progress that
J.W. 1219, Sam Luke 2363, C. Howard Org. 1688, Ed. Roberts P.M. afternoon . He was very proud of becoming a Freemason , and of
1459 Asst . Prov. G.T. (FBEEMASON'S CHRONICLF). having attained such an honourable degree , promising at the same
O time that he would try to maintain the dignity of the institution ,
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and hoping that he would truly become a Mason in deed as well as
ELMS LODGE, No. 1212. in word .
THE members have elected Bro . W. Ferguson W.M., and re Bro . Rideal P.M. proposed the “ Masonic Charities ,” and in
the absence of Bro. J. H. Sillitoe Past Gr. St. B. England , P.P.G.
S.W., Chairman of the East Lancashire Charity Committee , who
Tyler. was prevented from being present through a family bereavement,
0 0 o Bro . Geo . Board Charity Representative for the Zion Lodge
responded, saying it was a matter of extremeregret to him to know
ST. KEW LODGE, No. 1222 . the cause of Bro. Sillitoe's absence , and he was sure that that
N sympathetic regret was shared by all the brethren present. Bro .
F. Blackmore was installed W.M , the installation ceremony Board, who is a perfect master of those oratorical nuances which
being undertaken by Bro. Else D.P.G.M. of Somerset. Collars of add delight to the words of an accomplished speaker, addressed
office for the ensuing year were subsequently distributed . At the himself to the Masonic Charites, saying he felt it to be an unavoid
conclusion of business a banquet was partaken of by a numerous able pity that so important a toast as this was placed so far down
company. the list, many brethren being obliged to leave for the purpose of
0 0 0 catching trains, but although it was somewhat at the end, he
was pleased to say that it occupied the unique position of the
ZION LODGE, No. 1798 . circumstance mentioned in Scripture, where the good wine
meeting, held primarily for the installation of Bro. John was supplied at the end of the feast. The brethren would
remember twelve months ago that night, when they were
contemplating the Jubilee in Masonry of Worshipful Bro . George
on Wednesday, 13th ult. The brethren began to assemble at the
early hour of noon , the monthly summons having indicated that Mellor Deputy Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire, the
three ceremonies would be performed, viz ., an initiation and two father of this Lodge, that in order to celebrate the occasion
raisings. Only one candidate , however (Bro . Max Frankenburg), fittingly so far as the Zion Lodge was concerned , he tried, and had
put in an appearance , and he being subjected to the usual succeeded , in obtaining one hundred guineas for the Masonic
examinations proved his efficiency, was duly prepared, and raised Charities. This effort upon the part of the brethren he felt justly
to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . proud of, and he could not help saying that this was accomplished
Letters were read from Bros. Col. Le Gendre N. Starkie largely through the noble lead of Bro . John Fisher, whom they had
Provincial Grand Master, George Mellor Deputy Prov. Grand just placed in the chair of K.S. When the project wasmooted
Master, and J. H. Sillitoe P.G. St. Bearer England , P.P.G.S.W., the latter Brother at once embraced the opportunity of qualifying
himself a Life Governor of each of the London charities, and also
expressing regret that they were unable to attend. Bro. John
Chadwick Gr. Swd. B., Provincial Grand Secretary , who spoke on for the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent
their behalf, said that had not the various circumstances Institution, and he felt in Bro. Fisher's powerful personality that
mentioned in their letters rendered it an utter impossibility for he had a champion in the cause of benevolence which the Zion
them to accept the kind invitation of the Zion Lodge, their Lodge was proud of. Continuing, Bro . Board said that having
individual appreciation of the generous efforts made by its members achieve d this great score last year, when he came into the Lodge
in the cause of charity would certainly have brought them there that day he really did not know how they would compare with
that day. their former effort in the cause of charity , but what the brethren
The balance sheet and Auditors' report were presented , after had again done this year simply overpowered him with gratitude,
which the Lodge was adjourned until 3 p.m. Directly after the and he was sure the announcement he had to make would be most
resumption of Lodge business a Board of Installed Masters was gratifying to his auditors, for he had the extreme honour to inform
formed , consisting of Bro. Simeon Mamelok P.M. Installing them that they had not come behind last year, having had again
Master, John Chadwick Prov. G.Sec. S.W., James W.Abbott P.P.G. one hundred guineas promised. Bro. Fisher's example was still to
D. of C. J.W., Geo . Rideal P.M. I.G., Geo . Board P.M. P.P.G.D. the fore , and he was sure the brethren would be delighted to hear
Deacon . The latter having regularly presented Bro . Fisher, he the following figures which formed the principal items:
was duly obligated and installed by Bro . Mamelok, who was For the East Lancashire S.E. and Benevolent Institution :
assisted in the ceremony by Bro . Board. The following is a list of Bro. John Fisher (now Life Governor) qualifies
Officers appointed to support the W.M., all who were present being as Patron , with $ 45 0 0
invested , viz., Bros. Alfred De Botton I.P.M., Walter Fowden S.W., Bro. Max Frankenburg, by way of signalizing
Leon Levy J.W., S. Mamelok Treasurer, A. Smith Secy ., J. K. his entry into Freemasonry 10 10 0
Heywood S.D., Alexander Kirkwood J.D., Walter Marshall I.G., Zion Lodge 5 0 0
Charles J. Sassoon, Capt. F. Stone, Henry Woollerton, and Max Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons :
Frankenburg Stewards, George Board Charity Representative . Bro. John Fisher, a second ... 10 10 0
The festival of St. John was subsequently held . The Loyal Bro. Max Frankenburg , Steward .. 10 10 0
and Masonic toasts having been disposed of, Bro. Geo . Board Bro . Charles J. Sassoon , Steward 10 10 0
proposed the health of the Worshipful Master, saying that in his Bro . A. Kirkwood , J.D. 10 10 0
opinion this was the most important toast of the evening, if The announcement was received with loud applause . Bro .
they took into consideration the whole of the circumstances Board in acknowledgement said that anything more pleasing than
connected with it. No eulogium of Bro. Fisher was necessary, for this niagnificent outburst of benevolen ce he had seldom had the
all knew his worth ; he was distinguished in literature, and no pleasure of being associated with , and it was all the more gratifying
more apt scholar than he ever performed work with greater from the fact that the brethren who had assembled there for the
efficiency in connection with this or any other Lodge. When he purpose of celebrating their annual Festival of St. John had not
embarked upon any project he did not approach by any devious lost sight of the high teaching of Freemasonry - that their less
paths, but straight at it, being possessed of a determination to fortunate brethren had a claim upon their sympathies, their claim
thoroughly master the same. upon this occasion not having gone unheeded .
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Other toasts followed, the same being varied by songs,
recitations, & c., from Bros. L. Frankenstein P.M., L. Levv, Chas.
Turner P.M. P.G.A.D.C., Nathl. Dunville P.M. P.P.St.B., William
Dunville P.W., and W. Booth P.M. P.P.G.D. of C. (Cheshire). Bro .
Robert Johnson was the organist and musical director.
Besides those enumerated above, the following, amongst others ,
were present at the Lodge and banquet :-Bros. Julius Arensberg ,
P.M. P.P.G.D., E.-Nathan P.M., B. Steel, Simon Frankenstein ,
P. Frankenstein , E. Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov . G.T. (FREEMASON's
CHRONICLE ). Visitors :-Bros. Clement J. Hall Sec. 24 :9 , Wm .
Sturm P.M. 1170 , Dunbar Murray P.M. 1218, J. Brittaner 163,
Oscar Katz 2186, F. Duckworth 999 .
0 0 0 First saw the Light, and Lol we pass to - day
DUKE OF YORK LODGE, No. 2449.
NHIS Lodge has made a good beginning by carrying out the truly
meeting, held at the Palatine Hotel,Manchester ,on Thursday, 14th
ult., on the suggestion of Bro . Andrew P.S.G.D., who has been
Charity representative of the mother Lodge (1219) for 18 years, a
proposition was made by Bro. George Boden S.W., on behalf of
Bro . Schofield W.M. P.P.J.G.D., who was absent, that ten guineas
be granted to the East Lanc. Systematic Masonic Educational
and Benevolent Institution .
The resolution ,which was seconded by Bro. Fred Warburton S.W.,
was supported by Bro . S. Mamelok P.M. Treasurer, and unani.
mously adopted .
Bro . Jas. Newton Prov. Asst. G. Sec .,and Secretary of the Insti
tution , in acknowledging the gift, tendered the thanks of the Insti
tution to the Duke of York Lodge, for their kind donation , adding
that it was a very generous action on the part of its members, con
sidering that the Lodge is such a young one.
The absence from Lodge of Bro. Schofield W.M.was caused by
illness, the distressing intelligence being likewise communicated to
themembers that Mrs. Schofield was a sharer in his misfortune.
Under these circumstances Bro . C. J. Hall Sec. was instructed to
communicate with them , expressing the deep regret of the brethren
in their misfortune, and their hope of a speedy recovery.
MARK MASONRY .
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SINCERITY LODGE, No. 55 .
T the meeting at the Townhall, Stonehouse, on Monday, Bro .
elected W.M. and Treas. respectively . At the conclusion of this
business the brethren of Sincerity, R.A.M. Lodge, No. 35 , held its
annual meeting, when Bro. F. M. H. Somerville , was installed as
W.C.M. for the year 1894. Bros. Renfree, A. W. White and A.
Trout were the installing officers . The combined annual supper of
these two Lodges will be held at the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth,
in March .
JUBILEE CELEBRATION IN BOMBAY.
N Friday, 22nd December, the Freemasons' Hall, at Clare
ON Road, Bycullah, had put on quite a gala appearance in
connection with the annual installation meeting of Lodge Rising
Star of Western India , and the celebration of its Jubilee. The
Grand Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India, Bro . J. W.
Smith, was present with his Grand Lodge officers, and among
others was Bro . Dadabhai Naoroji, M.P. who has been for many
years an honorary member of the Lodge, of which he was secretary
when the Freemasons' Hall was located in the Grant Buildings at
Colaba. It was half a century ago that the Lodge was founded by
the late Dr. Burnes and Bro . Manockjee Cursetjee, and in order
to commemorate their names, the Lodge resolved to set aside a
sum of Rs. 2,500 for charitable purposes . The hall and its
sur roundings had been artistically decorated and illuminated for
the occasion ; and the expected presence of Bro . Dadabhai Naoroji
ensured a large attendance. At the commencement of the
proceedings, Bro . Framjee Dinshaw Petit was installed as the
Worshipful Master of the Lodge for the ensuing year by the
retiring Master, Bro . Rustum K. R. Cama, who went through the
ceremony in an able and impressive manner. It was announced
amidst cheers that the Hon . Perozshah M. Mehta, C. W. A.
Haivey, Dosabboy Framjee , C.S.I., R. M. Sayani, and Dr. Atmar
am Pandurang had been elected honorary members of the Lodge.
An adjournment was afterwards made to the bonquet tables ,
where, among other loyal and constitutional toasts, the toast of
Bro . Dadabhai Navroji's health was very enthusiastically received.
The Lodge had invited a large number of Masons and their
families, who assembled about 9:30 p.m., in connection with the
Jubilee celebration , which fuimed a somewbat novel and interest.
ing feature of the proceedings of the evening.
SENTENCED TO DEATH. — These are the most terribly significant
three words we have in the English language. Thousands of
wretched creatures, whose lives have been forfeited to the outraged
laws of their country, have heard them pronounced with feelings
of sickening terror. The man who has neglected the most simple
laws of health feels that all is indeed lost, when the dread sentence
is pronounced by the doctor, who has used all his medical skill
upon him , in vain . In the latter case , however, the door of hope
has been opened through the medium of Holloway's Pills and
Ointment. They have effected a cure at the last moment, as
thousands of testimonials, being constantly received , will prove.
Chronicle . 6TH JANUARY 1894.
Masonic Sonnets , No. 83 .
By Bro. Chis . F. FORSHAW , LL.D.
- :0 :
Written in conmemoration of the 101st Anniversary of the Combermere Lodge
of Unio " , No. 29 , Marclesfield , 4th January 1896,
Hail Jasonry, thou noblest art of all,
Beneath thy inighty sway Vice disappears !
Thy Virtues reign , thy Love and Truth endears
Thy Wisdom and thy Strength will aye enthrall.
A Century has fled its devious way
Since Combermere 'mid joys and hopes and fears
The milestone leading to two-hundred years .
Long ere we reach the last stone on the road
Beneath life's burden we shall faint and fall ;
But the Most High will bear our heavy load
If we be ready when we hear Him call !
Our labours ended which were well begun
Our wages paid- & Crown of Glory won !
Windor House, Bradford ,
4th January 1894 .
THE WORKS OF BEN BRIERLEY.
THROUGH the “ Arthur Sullivan " Lodge, of which he is a
bound copy of his works to H.R.H the Prince of Wales , Grand
Master, and similar copies to the Earl of Lathom , Pro Grand
Master, and Colonel Starkie, Grand Master for the Province of
East Lancashire. The following acknowledgement of the gift has
been received from His Royal Highness , through Lord Lathom :
“ Dear Lord Lathom , --I have submitted your letter to the Prince
of Wales, and I am desiri d by His Royal Highness to request you
to thank brethren of the “ Arthur Sullivan ” Lodge for the volume
which they have been good enough , through you , to transmit to
him . - Believe me, & c., FRANCIS KNOLLYS.
It is proposed to found a Chapter in connection with
the Æsculapius Lodge, to be called the Æsculapius
Chapter. Any medical Royal Arch Mason wishing to
become a founder should communicate with Dr. Thomas
Dutton , Craven House, Northumberland Avenue , W.C.
The continued election of the Prince of Wales to the
office of Grand Master is not consonant with American
ideas, but it has very considerable advantages in a
country where public sentiment justifies it, as appears
to be the case in England . There is, perhaps, no other
country in the world where voluntary contributions to
Masonic charities are so munificent.- Home Journal.
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Twentieth year of issue. 02. ] SATURDAY ,
THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP.
E have often expressed the opinion that contests
WE for the office of Treasurer of the United Grand
Lodge of England , or for matter of that of any Private
or Provincial Grand Lodge , are most undesirable ; and
although we should be sorry to see the custom of election
for these appointments done away with , or modified to
any considerable extent , we are strongly in favour of
arrangements being made by which active competition
is rendered unnecessary at the last moment .
Our opposition to an actual contest at the poll may
be a mere sentimental whim , but we know that the
opinion is shared by very many brethren who , year by
year, take an active part in the election for Grand
Treasurer, and who find themselves in a very awkward
position when they have to decide between one or
another candidate, both being personal friends, and
each entitled to support from a fraternal and friendly
standpoint. It is on such occasions that one finds out
the drawbacks of the system ; it being impossible to
vote for more than one candidate, or split up the vote
between the friends engaged in the contest, and such
being the case it must be admitted there is a very
strong argument in favour of arrangements being made
between the candidates , with a view to the retirement
of some of thein from the contest , so as to leave the
field open to the one selected brother, and allow of his
unanimous return .
It is well known that this year four candidates have
been nominated in Grand Lodge for the appointment of
Treasurer for 1894-5 , and they have each expressed
determination to persevere in their candidature, and
ultimately go to the poll if need be . It is difficult
enough in many cases to decide between two candidates,
when they are both popular men and well known , but
when four are before the Craft the trouble is far greater,
particularly when , as is this year the case , all have
merits known to brethren at large, while two at least
-Bros . W , M. Stiles and W. Shurmur - move in what
we may almost describe as identical grooves, and are
intimately associated with each other in their daily
Masonic life ; in fact the difficulty of selecting which of
the two old friends to support has been specially marked
this year, and has proved a source of trouble to many
with whom we have come in contact . Several have had
to decide on the first come, first served principle, giving
their promise of support to whichever candidate first
made application for it , and having to express their
regrets to the other that they could not also promise
him their active sympathy. But happily this trouble is
ended so far as these two distinguished Craftsmen is
concerned , Bro . Shurmur having expressed his deter
mination to withdraw this year, in the hope that by so
Chronicle .
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doing he will ensure the election of his old friend,
Bro . Stiles , by an overwhelming majority.
Early in the week we had the pleasure of receiving
an announcement from Bro . Shurmur to the effect that
something of this sort was contemplated, but being in
the nature of a private communication we could not
make it public , and so had to wait until last night when ,
as a visitor at the Domatic Lodge Installation , Bro .
Shurmur had an opportunity of speaking, and then
announced his determination . The grounds on which
Bro . Shurmur explained his decision are those we have
touched upon in our present remarks. He found that
his personal friends were also the friends of Bro . Stiles,
and it seemed that the continuance of the candidature
in the two cases was creating a split which was neither
desirable nor in accordance with the principles of
Freemasonry. Moreover , it was continually pointed
Moreover,
out to him , said Bro . Shurmur , that last year Bro . Stiles
stood aside so as to allow the triumphal return of the
present holder of the office - Bro. Cochrane, and it
seemed most desirable that a brother who had so acted
one year should be equally considered the next , when
similar competition was rife . However, all's well that
ends well , and we have had the satisfaction of hearing
Bro . Shurmur announce his retirement , and in doing so
express a hope that every one of his supporters would
transfer their allegiance to Bro. Stiles, so as to ensure
his return at the head of the poll .
We are afraid that in our remarks so far we have to
a certain extent lost sight of the other candidates. We
certainly mean no disrespect to them , and hope that
their candidature may ultimately prove successful ; we
say ultimately advisedly, because , as we have explained ,
we yet hope to see one candidate go into the office
unopposed, and we believe that can only happen by the
retirement of Bros. Hudson and Dimsdale from the
contest , as there is no doubt as to the friends of Bro.
Stiles persevering to the end . Besides this we may
explain our action in regard to Bros. Stiles and Shurmur
on the principle that they virtually move in a different
circle to the others , Bro . Hudson being essentially a
Provincial candidate, and Bro . Dimsdale being com
paratively unknown to the wearers of the blue . We are
pleased to hear from Bro . Hudson that he has already
enlisted the sympathy of a large number of brethren , as
is only natural in the case of a Craftsman who is so
well known as he is, and who has done so much for
Freemasonry in his district . We feel that in ordinary
years he would stand a good chance of securing the
appointment -- but this is no ordinary year , Bro .
W. M. Stiles being so well known and so generally
appreciated in London as to render the work of opposing
him specially difficult ; and while we wish Bro . Hudson
every success in his endeavour, we cannot help feeling
 10 The Freemason's
that he is opposed to too great odds, and will find
himself vanquished in the end . It is with such sur
roundings that we must regard with regret the law that
permits of only one elective appointment each year at
the hands of the Craft ; were it otherwise it would be
possible to suitably reward distinguished brethren who
are now shut out from the Treasurership , and who
consequently find no substantial reward for their labours
in Freemasonry ; but having to take things as they
are we can only stand by and wait until such time
as it is found possible to show appreciation of services
rendered by recognition in some other direction .
CENTENARY : MINERVA, NO. 300.
PECIAL preparation was made to ensure the success
SPFof the festivities in connection with the Centenary
of the Minerva Lodge, No. 300, which was celebrated
on Monday , 1st inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Pitt and
Nelson Hotel , Ashton - under-Lyne . The arrangements
that were made proved most efficient, and a very success
ful gathering was the result. The date fixed for the
celebration was particularly appropriate , for it was 100
years, to the day, following the opening of the Lodge,
which event is thus recorded in the first minute : “ The
Lodge of Minerva ' opened January 1st , 1794 , at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, under His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, at the house of Bro. John Wych, King's
Arms, Ashton -under- Lyne.”
Lodge of emergency was beld for the celebration
of the Centenary, and there was a very large attendance
when , under the presidency of Bro. James Pownall , who
was supported by the whole of bis Officers, the proceed
ings were opened . There were many visitors present,
including Provincial Officers of Lancashire and Cheshire ,
and others who had won distinction in the Craft .
After preliminary proceedings the Secretary read the
Centenary Warrant, from which it appears the original
Charter for the Lodge was granted on the 26th December
1793 , the meetings to be held at the Kivg's Arms Hotel ,
already referred to, and the Lodge being then registered
as No. 536. At the Union , in 1813, it became No. 562 ,
being subsequently altered to its present place as No. 300
on the Register . This Warrant, together with the Cen
tenary Jewel , was then handed to the W.M. , by the
Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro . George Mellor,
suitable remarks being made by both conveyer and
receiver, and being heartily endorsed by those present.
Letters expressive of regret at inability to be present
and take part in the joyful celebration were announced
by the Secretary as having been received from several
esteemed Provincial Officers, including Bros. J. Chadwick ,
Newbold , and Sillitoe . He then had the painful duty
imposed of reading a note received from the widow of
their deceased brother, the Rev. J. E. Roberts , B.D. ,
P.M. P.P.G.C. He was preaching on the Wednesday ,
and his death bad occurred on the Saturday. He bad
intended being present that evening and would have taken
part in the programme, but the Great Architect had
willed otherwise . Bro . J. Kershaw then moved that
the sympathy of the Lodge be conveyed to the widow of
their dear deceased brother, and the same be entered
in the minutes of their proceedings . After Bro . George
Mellor's support this was most sympathetically subscri
bed to . The Lodge was then duly closed.
The banquet , in keeping with the excellent repute of
the old hostely , then followed. The Worshipful Master,
Bro . James Powball , presided, supported by a large
number of brethren .
The amenities, fraternal interchanges , and greetings
during dinner ' twixt the Master and guests were , says
the " Stalybridge Reporter," especially gratifying features,
Bro . Barlow very aptly discharging the duties of D.C.
With “ All the brethren ,” “ The Provincial Officers ,”
“ The members of Lodge Minerva ," “ The visiting
brethren ,” “ The P.M.s of Lodge Minerva," " The
P.M.s of other Lodges, ” “ The W.M.s of neighbouring
Lodges," Our own Officers ,” “ Brethren who have
been craftsmen twenty years or over,” “ Brethren who
have been craftsmen thirty years or over ” ( five returned
Chronicle . ( 13TH JANUARY 1894 .
greetings ) , “ Brethren or brother who has been craftsman
fifty years or over ( one only , Bro. George Mellor ) .
This happy and exceptional incident was seized upon
by each guest, and fitting honours were spontaneously
forthcoming. Then “ With the brethren connected with
the Town Council ,” “ The married ," “ The unmarried .”
A very neat epitome or short history of the principal
incidents and brethren connected with the Lodge since
its foundation 100 years ago had been prepared by a
sub - committee of brethren , and , during dinner, every
guest had one of these valuable and artistic souvenirs,
in book form , presented to him . These will be highly
treasured , and in after years their perusal will take the
mind and memory back, recalling happy incidents and
friendly faces, amongst which the celebration of the
Minerva Centenary will find a special string of pleasant
thoughts.
After the glee, “ Hail the New Year," composed by
Bro . Irvine Dearnaley P.P.G.O. , had been rendered,
the toast list was proceeded with . Her Most Gracious
Majesty the Queen, the greatest of monarchs, noblest of
women , and best of mothers, was proposed by the
W.M .; as were also H.R.H. the Princess of Wales
and the rest of the Royal Family ; and the first Masonic
toast , H.R.H. the Prince of Wales M.W. Grand
Master .
Bro . Potter proposed the Earl of Lathom , Pro
Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers.
They were the finest Masons, nature's true gentlemen ,
and of that noble order was their own dear esteemed
Bro . Mellor P.S.G.D. of England.
Bro . Mellor , in acknowledgement, paid the highest
praise to Lord Lathom -- a thorough gentleman and his
own particular friend. They met more in West than
East Lancashire. Always ready to visit and to work he
was a universal favourite with his own principal Officers,
and could not be excelled in the universe.
Bro . W. T. Wild proposed the important toast Col.
Le Gendre N. Starkie, Provincial Grand Master for
East Lancashire. He was known to them all so well ;
they had seen him so recently at the Provincial meeting
that the name was a welcome one always .
Bro. George Mellor D.P.G.M. for East Lancashire,
and the rest of the Provincial Officers, present and past
was neatly proposed by Bro . P.M. A. Shaw , and
feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Mellor, who wished the
brethren a happy New Year. Long may you live ,
happy may you be , and with contentment be blessed .
He then bade the company a cordial goodnight.
The Frovincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire found
an able proposer in Bro . S. Newton, the S.W. , and a
reciprocal in Bro . Walter Kenworthy P.P.G.D.C. The
visiting Brethren found a proposal forthcoming from the
kind remarks and welcome offered by Bro . Joseph Leech.
Twenty years ago he had the pleasure of proposing the
same toast at the Swan Inn , Ashton . He was pleased
to see such visiting brethren present to pay homage to
their W.M. and the Minerva Lodge on this, such an
important epoch in its history . He had been a member
of the Fraternity some 35 years , and had been present at
over thirty St. John's . He could not expect to be at
many more , but he wished all their young Masons to
study the principles of the Craft . Their time would be
well spent in Masonry .
A very happy response was hailed from Bro. J.
Eaton P.G. Treas. ( Cheshire ) . He acknowledged the
beautiful book they had each received as a memento of
the happy incident being commemorated that evening.
In years to come he trusted there would be a Masonic
temple in the town, worthy and prospering, and that
their children would be found pursuing paths of Masonry,
Bro . Eli Andrew P.M. P.P.G.S.W. then proposed
the Centenary of Lodge Minerva , coupled with the
name of the W.M. It was a toast that had never been
previously proposed . There was no precedent . They
were making one that night . The success of the Lodge's
Centenary was very interesting, showing what our
predecessors bad done. The warmest thanks to them ,
though they could not be present to see the fruits of
their working as shown that night . He then took up
the valuable historical record that had been placed in
their hands , and improved upon some of the incidents
and occurrences narrated . The stone laying at the
Parish Church older tower, Charities dispensed ,
 13TH JANUARY 1894.) The Freemason's Chronicle . 11

initiation of Bro . G. Mellor, gift by the late Bro . Eaton , custom of finishing their business before they receive
and the stone laying at the Baths by Bro. Darnton ,
where there was no name to show who did the ceremony
—and was it not time for this to be considered ? It
was pleasing to those connected with it to see the Lodge
so well supported . There is a full list of the names of
most old Ashton families mentioned in the list of past
masters of the Minerva Lodge . It made the little book | Tyler are not less important. Some Masons appear
all the more valuable .
In response , the W.M. Bro . J. Pownall thanked
Bro . Andrew for the kind words expressed. Both him
self and Officers would work well for Masonry in
general, their own Lodge in particular. If it was a year
of good works , then he would be pleased They would
all leave their gathering with feelings of pleasure . They
had all done their best, and he thought had succeeded
in pleasing He thanked each and every one , and
wished them all a happy and prosperous New Year .
The Masonic Charities was entrusted to Bro . T. D.
Foreman P.M. Duke of Athol , 210 . May Masonry and
Charity prosper, the principles brotherly love, relief and
truth be found spreading around them ; abuses which
are growing around be corrected, and principles incul
cated, pure and unpolluted to those around them , and
to generations unborn . The acknowledgement came
from Bro . Kershaw , charity representative. The Past
Masters of Minerva Lodge ; the Officers of Minerva
Lodge ; the absent brethren of Minerva Lodge (Bro .
J. A. Rowley's name coupled , as he is now in Bombay ) | Master and the D.C. have quite enough on their
each followed in rapid succession, the speakers being
Bros. Siddall, W. Newton , Barlow , and others. The
Lodge glee party were duly honoured , Bro . White
complimenting them on the good , full , and varied pro
gramme they had rendered . Bro. J. Rowley acknow
ledged, and then the closing of an evening to be remem
bered long , and enjoyably spoken of, when The Tyler's
Toast is reached again and again . The programme of
glees and songs rendered by the musical brethren, Bros.
Rowley, Earnshaw , Andrew , Green , Jones , Wood , and
Wolstencroft were studiously chosen , and were nice and
brief relief dropping in , as the full list of toasts were
being proposed and honoured. The evening concluded
with the oft repeated and earnest supplication , " God
save the Queen .
The list of the Worshipful Masters of the Minerva
Lodge since its consecration reveals the fact that the
Lodge has had the good fortune to hold in its member
ship many of the most prominent local men of the cen
tury, as might with truth be said of other equally dis
tinguished Lodges when they come to celebrate their
Centenary.
visitors . The courteous official who can explain to the
stranger the peculiar customs of the Lodge, can promptly
provide him with an apron, and can pass the time away
with a little conversation, instead of leaving him to
himself in a corner, earns good opinions for his Lodge
as well as himself. And the preparation duties of the
to have an idea that any decently intelligent man can
do a Tyler's work . There never was a greater mistake.
An efficient Tyler must be a fairly accomplished and
bright Mason. If he is not , he will neither ' take an
interest in his work nor know how to do it properly .
Nothing is more irritating than to find , when you are
perhaps in the midst of a Degree, something has been
wrongly placed or is missing altogether , and no man
who is not fairly up in Masonry can be relied upon to
always fix up the Lodge properly. Your merely
mechanical individual is certain to get into a fog
occasionally. And your mere eye server will never take
that care of Lodge furniture which is essential in
valuable property . Some Tylers will make furniture of
twenty years' service look as well as that of their
Brethren who have only put things in order in a
perfunctory fashion just before the communications .
And on no occasion does the difference between a good
and a bad Tyler come more prominently into notice than
when great outdoor functions are on the tapis . The
shoulders at a funeral or a foundation stone laying
without having to see that every little thing that is
wanted is forthcoming. In short , on the Tyler and the
Secretary depend more of the smooth working of a
Lodge than on any other officials. The W.M. cannot
be expected to have an eye to everything . – South African
Freemason.
We regret to hear that Bro . Dr. Jabez Hogg P.G.D.
has been seriously ill . He is happily making rapid pro
gress towards convalescence.
GAIETY RESTAURANT ,
STRAND .

THE
THE TYLER .
N important feature in the personal of a well
A VIENNESE
justly said that the Master and the Tyler are the two
extreme points of the Lodge , and present themselves
more prominently before candidates and visitors than
any one else , and this is, to a very great extent , correct.
STRING BAND
Upon the impression made in the ante-room very much
depends. Visitors and candidates have very often a
fairly long wait there , with opportunities for observation,
and they contemplate the Tyler and his work with good WILL PLAY DURING
or evil effect, as the case may be . Of the portal of the
Lodge the Tyler has the first and most reponsible
charge. He should see that the candidate is properly
clothed, and not wait to have any discrepancy drawn
3/6 DINNERS , 5/
attention to at a very inopportune moment, the time
when the I.G. has to admit to the Lodge. He it is who
is strictly responsible, according to ancient practice, for 6 to 8:30 .
the due perparation of candidates, for the office of
Steward , to which sucb duties are generally delegated,
is not one of necessity, and until recent times had
nothing to do with anything but the provision of refresh
ments. The duty of paying attention to visitors and
seeing after their due admission to the Lodge is properly SEPARATE TABLES .
his, for many Lodges have no Director of Ceremonies
and , in any case it is quite possible that a visitor may
have to wait in the ante -room some considerable time
before that official comes out of the Lodge to attend to
him , more especially in those Lodges which make a NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE .
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ROYAL
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MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION
1894.95 .
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ON BEHALF OF
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Institution since its foundation in 1842. 194 Men and 268
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Under the distinguished Presidency of
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presidency of Bro . J. H. Matthews , V.P. , P.D.G.D. of C.
A letter was received from the mother of Bertha L. C.
Saunders, one of the children in the School, announcing
the withdrawal of the child, the mother having recently
re - married, and feeling herself in a position to maintain
her daughter rather than keep her in the School to the
exclusion of a child not so fortunately circumstanced.
At the same time the mother expressed her gratitude for
what had been done, and said she would otherwise have
been pleased to keep her daughter at the school , which
she considered one of the best in the world . As a result
of this vacancy, Maud Mary Norris, the highest un
successful candidate at the last election , was ordered to
be admitted to the school. It was subsequently decided
to place the 21 eligible candidates remaining from the
last election , together with 19 whose petitions had been
approved, on the list for the April election ; for which
22 vacancies were declared . A vote of thanks to the
chairman concluded the proceedings.
The annual New Year's entertainment to the girls
remaining in the Institution during the holidays was
given on the 4th inst ., at the Institution, Battersea Rise,
S.W. There was a large number of visitors present, and
they did their best to amuse the children . Smith's
Royal Punchinello was one of the items in the pro
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gramme, and the performance was received with marks
of heartyapproval. Dancing, conjuring , and ventriloquism
were each in turn enjoyed , and altogether a pleasanttime
was spent.
On Saturday afternoon , 6th inst ., the girls remaining
at the school were entertained at the Mansion House ,
by the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress . After
luncheon, which was served in the Long Parlour, the
young guests had a dance in the Egyptian Hall, and
afterwards witnessed a conjuring performance and a
magic -lantern exhibition . Among the governors and
visitors present were Alderman Sir Reginald Hanson ,
M.P., Alderman Sir David and Lady Evans, Sir John
Monckton , Bros. Frank Richardson , J. H. Matthews,
Charles Martin , Graham King, Colonel Ward, A. C.
Spaull, and R. E. D. Evans.
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
HE Quarterly Court of Governors and Subscribers
THwas held at Freemasons' Hall, yesterday, under the
presidency of Bro . Richard Eve , V - Pat., P.G. Treasurer.
The resolution of the Council of the 29th ult., as to the
removal of J. H. rst from the list of candidates,
because of the withdrawal of the recommendation of the
Lodge and Province, was discussed , and it being
ultimately considered that the case was one thoroughly
deserving of support it was decided to leave the candidate
on the list . It was agreed that 43 candidates eligible
for the Institution should be included on the list for
the April election , and that 30 vacancies should be
declared , to be filled on that occasion. The proceedings
terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman .
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
our Correspondents .
All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer ,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertake to return rejected communications.
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To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , – Reports having been circulated that
I intend to retire from my Candidature for the Grand Treasurership
of England, I shall be obliged if you will allow me, through your
valuble medium , to contradict any such allegation .
I have determined in any event to go to the poll.
Yours faithfully,
CHAS. WM. HUDSON ,
Past Grand Warden Sussex , & c ., & c .
Terminus Gates, Brighton ,
8th January 1894 .
Masonic Sonnets, No. 84 .
BY BRO. CHAS. F. FORSHAW , LL.D.
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THE APRON .
Emblem of Innocence and Purity !
We find its votaries on every side,
Earth's greatest men have donned it oft with pride,
Time-honoured badge of sweet simplicity.
Token of Virtue and Morality, - ,
Long may its lessons in the heart abide,
Itsmeanings grow till none the Craft deride,
And all are filled with blessed Charity.
Long shall its pow'rful mystic sway endure,
Long shall its teachings prove a mine of wealth ,
True Masons love the doing good by stealth '
And also love the heart that's good and pure.
May never one of Hiram's Sons of Light
By word or deed the Apron make less white !
Winder House, Bradford ,
10th January 1894.
We are pleased to hear that the West Ham Abbey
Lodge has voted £ 25 in aid of the fund now being
raised towards defraying the expense of building an
annexe to the north wing of the West Ham Hospital.
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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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SUN LODGE, No. 106 .
N the 8th inst. the members held their annual installation ,
The W.M. invested the Officers for the year.
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PERPETUAL FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 135 .
T the annual meeting, held at the Royal Clarence Hotel,
ATBridgewater, Bro. A. Basil Cotham S.W. was installed as
W.M. for the ensuing year, as successor to Bro . D. Burston . The
installation ceremony was performed by Bro . R. C. Else D.P.G.M.
and P.G.D. of England. The Officers were appointed and invested.
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LODGE OF INTEGRITY, No. 163.
B EING the penultimate month of the financial year, themeeting
of 27th December, held at the Freemasons' Hall, Manchester,
was occupied chiefly in the election of Officers . For Worshipful
Master the ballot was in favour of Bro. J. M. H. Blamey S.W .;
Bro. J. M.Sinclair P.M.P.P.J.G.D. wasagain chosen as Treasurer;
Bro. H. H. Warburton P.M. P.P.G.D. as Charity Representative ;
whilst Bros. R. Alf. Hepworth J.W. and A. Dunn were appointed
Auditors. A committee was also appointed to arrange for the festival
of St. John to be held in January.
Bro . Warburton moved , and Bro . Sinclair seconded , " That a sum
of fifty pounds be granted from the funds of the Lodge in aid of the
East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent
Institution ," which was carried .
At the festive board which followed, Bro . John Studd P.M.
P.P.D. of.C., proposed the health of Bro . Blamey W.M.-elect, he
stated that nine years ago he had proposed him as a member of the
Lodge of Integrity, and during that time Bro. Blamey had justified
every expectation formed of him .
Bro . "Richard Simister P.M., in proposing the health of the
W.M., reverted to the admirable speech which Bro . Scholfield had
made upon the day of his installation, characterising itas a master
piece ; the various matters there enunciated had been faithfully
carried out ; the ceremonies had always been performed in a
manner which had commanded admiration, and in submitting the
toast of his health , hehoped they would receive it in a manner
which would convince Bro . Scholfield that they meant it.
The W.M. in reply , said it was with feelings of a somewhat con
flicting character that he rose to address the brethren that evening ,
inasmuch as it was the last time when , as W.M., he would be
enabled to pond ; and yet he felt a sort of reliefthat the respon
sibilities of office were nearly over. No one rose for the last time
without a feeling of sadness, but this feeling in his case was
mitigated by the great kindness he had received on every hand.
He was very fortunate in the fact that he had been present at every
meeting during his term of office. Since his installation the Lodge
had been increased by ten members : five initiates and five joining
brethren , but he had previously expressed himself to the effect that
success did not always depend upon an acquisition ofnumbers, but
was mainly attributable to the harmony and good feeling which
existed among the brethren . He congratulated himself upon the
possession of good Officers , whose collective merit had not been ex
celled in any Lodge. He had often noted the way in which Bro .
Blamey filled a greater portion of the Senior Warden's chair, and
he had invested the position which he held with solidity , weight,
and dignity. Of Bro . Hepworth J.W., and other Officers, he also
spoke in flattering terms, the PastMasters ( especially Bro . Simister)
coming in for a fair share of euloguim , for they had performed work
which had advanced the Lodge. He trusted that the season of the
year at which they had arrived, and which commemorated peace
and good feeling upon earth , would bring them every blessing of life,
and sincerely hoped that when meeting a brother they might
always do to him as they would wish him under similar circum
stances to do to them .
Other toasts followed ,which were diversified by songs, recitations,
etc., given by Bros. C. Slee, Beever, Sparkes, Fitzsimmons, Mead ,
B. Williams, and E. Roberts .
Besides those already mentioned there were present : Bros. T. G.
Sparkes I.P.M., J. Wildgoose P.M. P.P.J.G.D., Ben Williams P.M.,
D. D.Macpherson P.M., Saml. Gaskill Secy., John W. Sparkes
S.D., Frank W.Mee J.D., Fred Walmsley I.G., J. G. Mead Org.,
Ed. Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), A.
B. Scholfield , Jas. Hilton, J. Clemmey, Wm . Pearson, Wm .Morton ,
Arthur Nield , Geo . Taylor, James Mitchell, John Bolton , J. Grime,
J. H. Studd. Visitors : Bros. John Partington I.P.M.266 P.G.S.D.,
Cyril H. Beever W.M. 1375, S.W.2363.
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ST. JAMES'S UNION LODGE, No. 180.
THE installation festival of this ancient Lodge took place at the
Street was duly installed in the chair of the Lodge which he will rule
for the ensuing twelve months. The ceremony was ably performed
by Bros. W. H. Brownswood and W. C. Parsons.
The following Officers were appointed :-J. B. Miners S.W.,
J. Taylor J.W., E. Bateman Treas., W. C. Parsons Sec., E. Faring
D.O., Green S.D., Whitehead J.D., Stewart I.G., Herft and Mollett
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Stewards, W.Wright Org., and Gilbert Tyler. Bro. M.G.Hibbard
was passed to the second degree ,and all Masonic business being over
the company adjourned to the banquet room .
During the evening the W.M. gave the health of the I.P.M. in
eugolistic terms and finally presented Bro . Brownswood with a Past
Master's jewel which the Lodge had voted for him .
Acknowledging the toast of the W.M., Bro . Street in a
capital speech narrated his Masonic career, and said that his en
deavour would be to faithfully and honourably discharge the duties
of his position so that the credit of the Lodge might be further
enhanced .
An excellentmusical programme was given under the direction
of Bro. W.Wright, in which Bros. W.H. Brownswood ,R. Evans, R.
J. Ward, and Sam Wright took part.
There was a large number of visitors, including Bros. Paul A.
Boulton 229, Charles Townley 2190 , W. S. Carver W.M. 1623, Hy.
Townsend 1929, H. G. Saunders 917, W. W. Trick P.M. 1366 , Robt.
Crosthwaite 765, H. E. Lewis 1185, W. R. Bormka 2182, T. H.
Terry 3, F. A.Matthews 925 , John Stait W.M. 1743 , A.G.Lee 1743,
L. A. Pearse I.P.M. 3, Herbert Sprake 2192, C. Jarrett 2356 , Alfred
H. Cooper 765, A. Briscoe P.M. 1929 , W. F. B. McQueen P.M. 11,
R. J. Ward P.M. 3 , John Beynon 742, E. Wilding 1541, F. Betts
W.M. 1815, & c .
Bro . Frederick James Steel was born in London about thirty
eight years ago, but did not enter into Freemasonry until 1884, when
he was initiated in the St. Luke's Lodge, No. 144, held at Anderton's ,
in Fleet Street. His subsequent progresswas rapid, for, joining St.
James' Union Lodge in 1889, he filled the subordinate offices and
was unanimously elected as W.M. after serving the usual twelve
months as Junior Warden .
0 0 0 Watson P.P.G.R. The banquet was held at the Buck Hotel.
HENGIST LODGE, No. 195 .
T the Masonic Hall, Bournemouth , on the 4th the installation
AT took place of Bro. Dr. W. R. Thomas. The Provincial
Grand Master, Bro . W. W. Beach, M.P., was present, in addition
to about sixty other Masons. The ceremony of installation was
performed by Bro. H. J. Atkins P.M. P.P.S.W. At the conclusion
of the ceremony the newly installed Master presented the outgoing
Master, Bro. W. H. Vyse, with a Past Master's jewel, and in doing
so referred , in felicitous terms, to Bro. Vyse's services during the
year . In the evening, the installation banquet was held at the
Grand Hotel, an excellent menu being supplied by Mr. Preston .
0 0 0 explained the working tools in each degree .
ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE, No. 211 .
T the meeting of this Lodge, held at the Albion, Aldersgate
elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. Bro. Alfred Green
P.M. was elected Treasurer , and Bro. Barnes was re-appointed
Tyler. The installation festival will take place on the 13th prox.
O 0 0 excellent banquet which he provided . The usual Loyal and
INDEFATIGABLE LODGE, No. 237 .
T the annualmeeting on Monday, 8th inst., Bro . Dangerfield
dined at the Royal Hotel, Host Tunbridge giving every satisfac
tion.
O O O attained the proud position to which he had long aspired . He
HARMONIC LODGE, No. 252.
N I.P.M. In concluding, he presented , on behalf of the Lodge, a
Head Hotel, Dudley . Bro. J. Jones S.W., was installed by
W.M. William Hanson . The brethren subsequently sat down to
banquet .
0 0 0 thanked the Past Masters and Brethren generally for the very
HARMONY LODGE, No. 272.
NHE brethren celebrated the festival of St. John at the Masonic
T ! Hall, Boston , on the 9th . Brother C. F. Anderson was
installed W.M. for the ensuing year, the ceremony being
performed by Bro . C. Pocklington. The W.M. subsequently
invested his Officers. The usual banquet took place in the
evening.
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BENEVOLENT LODGE, No. 303.
N Monday the brethren re-elected Bro . G. N. Burden , oldest
the Lodge. The grandfather of the W.M.-elect was one of the
founders of Benevolent Lodge, and his father was W.M. of the
Lodge about 50 years since. Bro. Burden has been elected as the
101st W.M., thereby starting a record of the second century. He
P.P.G.S.D., was elected Treasurer . The installation banquet will
be held at Bro . McBryde's London Hotel, on 12th February.
0 0 0 Cooper Malcolm P.M.P.P.G.R. At the banquet there was a large
YARBOROUGH LODGE, No. 422.
N the 8th instant the brethren held their annual installation
ONand banquet at Gainsborough . There was a large attendance
at the Masonic Hall when Bro . Benjamin T. Adlard was installed
duty of Installing Master. The Worshipful Master, having been
saluted , took his seat and invested his Officers. The annual
banquet was held at the White Hart Hotel, when an excellent
menu was provided by Miss Oldham .
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LODGE OF SYMPATHY, No. 483 .
Lodge held at the New Falcon Hotel, Gravesend , on Wednes.
day, the 10th inst ., when after considerable discussion itwas decided
to remove the Lodge to the Clarendon Hotel,Gravesend .
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PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE, No. 496 .
T the annual meeting at St. Austell, on Tuesday, Bro . C.
annual banquet was held at the White Hart Hotel, presided over
by the W.M.
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MUNDY GROVE LODGE, No. 506 .
N Thursday of last week the installation took place at the
O ^ Barrian , Shipley Green The retiring W.M. Bro. Holbrook
installed his successor, Bro. G. Caldwell, most impressively. The
Lodge meeting was followed by a very successful banquet, at which
over 50 guests were present.
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ZETLAND LODGE, No. 561.
THE installation took place at the Masonic Hall, Guisborough ,
THE on the 11th . Bro . the Hon . W. T. Orde-Powlett, Deputy
Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire, was present.
Bro . Thomas Scott was installed Worshipful Master by Bro . J.
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LODGE OF FAITH , No. 581.
DHE installation of Bro. H. B. Brown S.W. and Festival of St.
T Foinstallation held at the Gransmoor Hotel, Fairfield , on
Wednesday, the 20th ult. Bro. Joseph F. Richardson P.M. 2387,
P.P.S.G.D. was the Installing Master, but as we have so often
reverted to the very excellent work which he has performed, it is
only necessary to say that he mantained his reputation . In the
ceremony, Bro. Richardson received the assistance of Bros. G. H.
Barnes I.P.M., and Samuel Whittaker P.M., the former rendering
the addresses to the W.M. and Wardens, whilst the latter
The following Officers were invested, viz ., Bros. G. H. Barnes
I.P.M., H. J. Harrison S.W., J. Lever J.W., J. C. Brown Treas.,
J. M. Frost P.M. Sec., Wm . Jones S.D., Robt. Adshead J.D.,
J. Greenup P.M. D.O., E. E. Jones Organist, G. H. Scott I.G.,
J. Chadderton , F. Connor, C. H. Griffiths, and H. Crellin
Stewards.
The Festival of St. John was held in the Lodge room , and the
host, Bro. J. T. Moorhouse , may be congratulated upon the very
Masonic toasts were submitted , and in proposing that of the W.M.
Bro. Barnes said he anticipated that Bro . Brown would fill the
chair of King Solomon with credit, and that the ceremonies would
receive at his hands the care which was requisite .
Bro. Brown said that he had been connected with the Lodge of
Faith for many years , and he was happy to say that at last he had
fully appreciated the honour which had been conferred upon him
and would endeavour to do his duty in the way indicated by the
Past Master's jewel to Bro . Barnes, at the same time expressing &
hope that the recipient would long live to wear it.
Bro. Barnes said he was amazed at this new departure in
presenting a jewel, and only hoped he had deserved it. He
valuable assistance which they had rendered to him during his
year of office .
Besides the brethren already mentioned there were present at
the Lodge and banquet : Bros. P. Swift P.M., Alfred Ashton ,
Joseph Harrison , Samuel Andrew Wm . Birchall Gleave,
John Baxter. Visitors :-Bros . James Hayes W.M.2185, Arthur
F. Grundy S.W. 1937, Fredk. Salter I.G. 1957, John Hawthorn
P.M. 654 P.P.G.S.B., Ed . Roberts P.M. 1459 Asst. Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Walter Campbell P.M.654, Thos. Hy.
Hall P.M. 1458 , Alfred Lewtas P.M. 1588, A. Walker 654, č .
Howard 1633 .
The musical brethren were :-Bros. H. Crellin , musical director,
A. Lewtas bass, Cuthbert Howard pianist, J. T. Moorhouse
baritone, E. Roberts reciter, & c .
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ZETLAND LODGE, No. 603.
T the Central Hall, Checkheaton , Bro. Samuel Law , was,
A " on the 9th inst., installed W.M. Bros. Tounsend and Birkby
performed the ceremony, in the unavoidable absence of Bro . John
number of guests .
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LODGE OF THE MARCHES, No. 611 ,
N Wednesday, the 10th inst., the annual meeting was held at
In
the evening a Masonic banquet was held in the Council Chamber ,
under the presidency of the WorshipfulMaster. An excellentrepast
was placed upon the table by Mr. W. Raiswell, of the Elephant and
Castle Hotel,
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STAR IN THE EAST LODGE , No. 650.
THE first church parade in connection with the Lodge was held
THOSEon Friday, 5th inst. , at Harwich, in very inclement weather.
The Lodge assembled at the Great Eastern Hotel, Bro . C. S.
Whyatt presiding. A luncheon followed, after which the Brethren
proceeded in full Masonic clothing to the church , where the divine
service was held, the sermon being preached by Bro. the Rev. H.
T. Armfield, F.S.A. , P.G. Chap. Essex. A collection was after
wards made for charity.
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PRINCE OF WALES LODGE , No. 671 .
THI Masonic Hall, Llanelly, when Bro . J. Llewellyn Thomas was
installed Worshipful Master, and subsequently appointed the
assistant Officers for the year. There was a large gathering both
at the Lodge and at the banquet afterwards, where an attractive
programme was gone through .
0 0 O the evening Bro. Dr. Tweedy I.P.M. was presented with a
ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE, No. 732.
T the installation meeting at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on
year. He then appointed and invested his Officers, and , on the
Lodge being closed, the brethren sat down to a banquet in the
banquetting room . The customary toasts were honoured , and a
programme of music was sustained under the direction of Bro .
Norman Roe P.P.G.O.
o O O Ellis 1.G. , Robert Oliver Stwd . , W. Willoughby Briggs I.P.M.,R.
MERIDIAN LODGE , No. 893 .
T the regular meeting at Millbrook , on Monday, it was
A , a Albert Summersgill, Alexander Allen. Visitors :—Bros. Walter H.
Evans, and carried unanimously that a letter of condolence be sent
to the widow of the late Bro. H. L. Boyle, J.P. , of Kingsand, and
the Lodge go in mourning for a period of three months. Deceased
took a great interest in Masonry, and was P.M. of the Lodge.
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ALEXANDRA LODGE, No. 993 .
THE installation of Bro. W. Henry Bibby S.W. took place at the
. Upon the motion of Bro. Hothersall, various sums were voted
was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren,the prom
inent amongst the latter being Bros. John Chadwick P.G. Swd. B.
Provincial Grand Secretary, Councillor Thomas Uttley W.M. 2464
P.G.A.D.C. (West Yorks), James Robinson W.M. 1219, Tom Wood
P.M. 2144 Prov. G.A.D.C. (Cheshire), Col. J. Howard Clark P.M.
2322 P.P.S.D., Joseph Selby P.M. 1083, Henry Nall P.M. 1375 S.D.
2363 , Fred. Renshaw P.M. 1387, Capt. J. J. Kent Fairclough 2231
and 2322, Geo . A. Bowden 2449.
The Installing Master was Bro. John Parker P.M. , who was
assisted by Bros. W.H. Peak P.M. P.P.G.D.C., R. Timperley P.M.
P.P.G.S.D., and W.T. Allitt P.M. The Officers appointed were :
Bros. R. E. Walker I.P.M. , S. Lord S.W. , Dr. J. E. Looker J.W. ,
H. Clulow Treas., Thos. Plumpton Sec ., H. G. Ward S.D., A.Pearce
J.D., F. F. Mottram I.G. , B. Hopkinson Org., W. T. Allitt P.M.
D.C., S. Whiteley,W. H. Wilson , C. H. Davies, J. H. Goddard, A.
H. Dodd, and W. E. Pike Stewards.
The festival of St. John succeeded , a most sumptuous banquet
being provided. Loyal and Masonic toasts followed, relieved by
songs, recitations, etc. Bro . Chadwick , in responding for the Earl
of Mount-Edgcumbe and the rest of the Grand Officers, said : I
thank you most heartily for the kind manner in which you have
received this toast. The Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe is a thoroughly
good hearty Mason , and he has the interests of the Craft at heart.
I am indeed pleased at being present with you to -night to see my
young friend , Bro. Bibby, placed in the chair. I have known him
from childhood , and good as your former Masters have been, I feel
sure you never had a better than your present one. His late father
was a very old friend of mine, and a good Mason , and would , I am
sure, had he been spared, been proud to see his son placed at the
head of his Lodge. I can also tell you something that even Bro.
Bibby does not know , and that is the fact that his grandmother was
present at my wedding as a guest, so I ought to know something of
his family . I trust that you will have a happy and prosperous year,
with plenty of work, which I feel sure will be performed in that
satisfactory and creditable manner which distinguishes the
Alexandra Lodge.
In responding to the toast of his health, Bro. Bibby W.M. said :
For the second time in my life I find it difficult to express my
feelings as I should like to do. The first occasion was the day I
was married, when my relations and friends assembled to wish me
God speed in my journey through life, and to -day my brethren in
Masonry are here to wish me God speed in my Masonic career.
Bro. Walker has been pleased to say that I have done my work well
in the various offices which I have been privileged to hold. That
certainly was my desire, and if I have satisfied the members of my
Lodge, and the visitors, I am content. All my success I owe en
tirely to the kind attention and teaching of my oldest friend, Bro.
John Parker P.M. The bretk ren who have kindly taken office under
me I know will do their duty, and I have no fear about the future,
for on my left I have a noble army of Past Masters, who have done
their work in such a manner that the name of the Alexandra Lodge
is widely known as one of the best worked Lodges in Lancashire,
and should I require any assistance they are ready, willing, and
capable of doing whatever they may be called upon to perform .
Brethren, this is theproudestmoment of my life, and if I can look
back twelve months hence, and express what Bro. Walker can say
to-day, that love, harmony, and thoroughly good Masonic feeling
exists within this Lodge, I shall feel that my Mastership has been
& success.
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ANCHOLME LODGE, No. 1282.
RO. J. H. Cross was installed W.M. on Tuesday, 2nd inst., at
,
of the St. Lawrence Lodge , Scunthorpe, being the Installing
Master. The new Master was saluted by the Brethren, after
which he appointed his Officers. At the banquet which followed ,
Bro . Cross W.M. took the chair, and submitted the Loyal and
Masonic toasts, which were duly honoured.
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ANCHOR LODGE, No. 1337.
N the 9th inst. the annual installation was held at the
installed . There was a large attendance of brethren . The
ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. Charles Tweedy
W.M.
The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Golden Lion
Hotel, the newly installed Worshipful Master presiding. During
handsome Past Master's jewel by Bro . J. J. Robinson P.M. ,
P.P.G.D.C.
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CONCORD LODGE, No. 1534.
NHE regular meeting was held at Chester Bank, Prestwich , on
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also present :--Bros. Wm . B. Midgley S.W., E. S. Done J.W., Jno.
W. Thompson P.M. P.P.G.St.B. Treas., H. B. Fawssett J.D., J. S.
J. Bennett P.M. , John Walkden P.M. , Edward Hilton P.M. , Edw .
Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), R.
Hothersall P.M. P.P.G.D.D.C. Charity Representative, J. Rostern ,
Vaughan P.M. 1030 P.P.G. Reg., Allan Mercer P.M. 1170 and 1534,
Rd . Barrow P.M. 1774 , A. W. Stanley Org. 1774 , Donald G. McNiven
1357.
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and
confirmed , Bro. Joseph Rostern was raised by Bro. Walkden , who
was assisted by Bros. Done and Midgley, the former explaining the
working tools, and the latter rendering the ancient charge and
traditional history, both of which were given with commendable
care and precision.
to charitable institutions in connection with the Craft, after which
the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic toasts
were submitted .
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ALL SAINTS LODGE, No. 1716 .
N
A District Board of Works, when the W.M. , Bro. Bolingbroke
A. Moore, presided, and was assisted by the following brethren :
Bro. J. Waterson S.W. , Chas. R. Allen J.W.,C. W. Raymond P.M.,
Leonard Potts P.M. , J. K. Coleman P.M., J. Y. Mosey Sec., R. H.
Farnfield Treas. , Orlton Cooper P.M. 211 , A. N. Crouch 700, C. J.
Jones 65 , W. D. Pinchin 2374 , J. S. Smith 700 , Geo. Russell 1641,
A. Arrowsmith 733, Wm. Bland, John Grout, E. Jones, and J. C.
Carpenter.
The Lodge having been opened, Bros. Godding, Lindsay and
Bradshaw were passed to the second degree. The ballot was taken
and proved favourable for Messrs. Thomas Joseph Kennedy, A. With
and William Bat who were then initiated into the mysteries and
privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W.M. The ballot was
also unanimous in favour of Mr. John Goodfellow, but as he was not
in attendance his initiation was postponed . Bro. Robert James
Hatfield, a member of the William Shurmur Lodge, was admitted
as a joining member. All Masonic business being ended the
Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned until the third
Thursday in February.
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PANTILES LODGE , No. 2200 .
THE monthly meeting was held at the Pump Room , Tunbridge
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unfortunately sustained a severe strain of the left wrist, yet
rendered the initiation and passing in a most impressive manner.
Expressions of sympathy and regret were made, and a speedy
recovery wished for the popular W.M. Bros. Buchanan and
Adams were passed , Messrs . Dudeney and Rossenburg were
initiated, and Mr. Jones elected. A sub -commitee's report recom
mending the formation of a reserve fund was adopted . A case of
distress was brought before the Lodge, and a sum of 26s. subscribed .
The Brethren afterwards had supper at the Kentish , the I.P.M. ,
Bro. Willmot, acting as W.M.
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MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE, No. 2363 .
HE date of meeting having fallen upon Christmas Day, the
,
ult. , when, considering that it was held in the midst of the festive
season , there was a fairly good attendance at the Victoria Hotel,
Manchester, the following brethren having put in an appearance ,
viz ., Bros. W. A. Brabner W.M. , F. W. Wollaston I.P.M. , Cryil
H. Beever S.W. , C. Harrop J.W. , M. Thomas P.M. P.P.G.D. Secy .,
Fred Hilton P.M. Prov. G. D. of C. J.D. , Herbert W. Brockbank
1.G. , Seth Wrigley P.M. D. of C. , Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLL ) , W. W. Hitching, Sam Luke , G.
R. Ward, Humphrey C. Lilly, Arthur B. Barlow Stewards.
Br W. W. Hitching ac Chaplain , read one of the ancient
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charges, after which the W.M. invested Bro. A. B. Barlow as
Steward .
Bro . Brabner W.M , proposed “ That members may invite ladies
to the social board at the meeting in January 1894 , the price of
tickets to be determined by the Lodge at this meeting,” which was
duly passed . Bro. Brabner also proposed (and announced at the
same time that he had had several offers of valuable works), that
it was desirable to establish a library in connection with the
Lodge.
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LONGSIGHT LODGE, No. 2464 .
KHE regular meeting was held at the Club Rooms, Birch Lane,
Bros. Councillor Thos. Uttley P.M. D.G.D.C. W.M., H. Grimshaw
S.W., William Gadd J.W., Frederick G. Berry P.M. Treas., Wm .
H. Wilson Asst . Sec., Ald . Lloyd Higginbottom S.D., Hy. Sheard
J.D., E. H. Ritson I.G., Harry Mundy, Henry Wood, C. S. Cotton
Stewards, F. W. Lean P :M . P.G.S.D. D. of C., Edward Roberts
P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), James Crossley,
Fred . Grammer, David Baxter and John Adamson . Visitors :
Bros. W. J. Melling P.M. Treas. 2185, H. Clulow Treas. 993, J.
Grimes 163.
The ballot was taken for Messrs. William Arthur Bacon and
Andrew Ellor. Proving successful,they were initiated ,the former by
Bro. Uttley W.M., and the latter by Bro . Lean . The ancient
charges were delivered by Bro . Higginbottom ,and the working tools
presented and explained by Bro . Gadd.
The usual festive board succeeded Lodge business, when Loyal
·and Masonic toasts were proposed , Bros. Bacon and Ellor replying
to that of the newly initiated brethren in short but well chosen
terms.
Bro. Adamson proposed the bealth of the W.M., and took the
opportunity of inviting all the members of the Lodge to a dinner
which it is his intention to give at the Victoria Hotel, Manchester,
on Wednesday, the 17th inst. He also stated that each brother
would have the privilege of inviting a Masonic friend.
In responding , the W.M. said that without attempting to boast ,
it was a pleasure to him to be in the position of Worshipful Master
of the LongsightLodge. With regard to the ceremonies he bad per
formed, and which had seemed to have received the approbation of
the visitors, he might say that the pleasure which he derived from
the rendering of them was equally as great as that which they ex
perienced in listening to them . Both he and his Officers had
endeavoured to perform them in such a way that they should
be felt in the hearts, and impress the listeners with a feeling of
reverence . Speaking of the social element, he said that the festive
board had really nothing to do with the practical objects of Free
masonry, the former was of benefit only so far as it kept the brethren
together in closer contact ; but the latter appealed to the inner
nature, and if this object was attained, it had done all that was
intended .
ROYAL ARCH .
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CHORLTON CHAPTER , No. 1387.
REGULAR convocation was held at the Masonic Hall,
A Chorlton- cum -Hardy, on Tuesday, 19th ult., Companion H.
Nall Z. . There were also present : - Comps. Fied Renshaw H., F.
S. Bedford J., William Richmond P.S., D. Wood 1st Asst. S., J. J.
Lambert P.Z. P.P.G. Reg. D.C., Samuel Locke P.Z. P.P.G.P.S.,
Chas. Heywood P.Z. Prov. G.P.S., C. H. Beever, Seth Wrigley , F.
Baxter Jr., W. Cheshyre . Visitors :-Comps. John G. Bromley P.Z.
1375 , John R. R. Jeffery 1355, Edward Roberts 1459 (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ).
Crone, Merchant, Architect Lodge 1375, was successfully submitted
to the ballot, and he was exalted by Comp. Henry Nall, who was
assisted by Comp. Locke, the latter delivering the final address .
Comp. Seth Wrigley was elected Scribe N. and invested by
Compra Nall, after which the Chapter was closed with solemn
At the festive board which followed, the usual toasts were sub
mitted. Comp. Nall proposed the health of thenewly -exalted Com
panion Bro. Crone, on whose behalf, he having been compelled to
retire early, Comp. Renshaw humourously replied .
Comp. Nall proposed the toast of the visitors,who, in responding ,
were unanimous in praise of the very excellent ceremony which had
been performed . Other toasts followed .
Songs and recitations were given by Comps. Beever, Heywood,
Wood, Nall, Locke, Baxter, Lambert, and Roberts .
A STARTLING Fact about the influenza has been recently pub
lished. Many people think that doctors enjoy a wonderful immunity
from sickness , and thus is established a great deal of the faith
which the public have in their skill. The influenza fiend, however,
has no respect for the medical profession , according to the annual
report of a medical benefit and life assurance society. Last
November the claims for sickness were seventy per cent. higher
than the preceeding year, and it is expected that through this
disease the claims this winter will be heavier than those during
any period since the Society's foundation. Although it is evident
doctors cannot cure themselves, Holloway's Pills and Ointment
either cure or relieve all sufferers from this terribly dangerous
malady.
Chronicle . [ 13TH JANUARY 1894 .
We congratulate the members of the Minnehaha
Minstrel Lodge on their determination to establish a
Library in connection with their Lodge, and hope the
offer of many valuable works, male by Bro. Brabner
when he subinitted the propositi in to start it,may be
supplemented by others, and that the foundation thus
Masonic books and curiosities in Manchester.
CARDIFF MASONIC BALL .
THE annual Masonic Ball, which will be held at the Park Hall,
attended and as enjoyable as any of its predecessors. The band of
the Royal Engineers, from Chatham , will provide themusic, and
the catering will be , as usual, entrusted to Mrs. Hunt,manageress
of the Park Hotel. Profiting by previous experience, the
committee have made arrangements by which the company, which
will be limited to 250, will take supper in three sections, according
to the numbers of their tickets .
KNIGHTS . TEMPLARY.
ROYAL Veterans Encampment and Priory of the Knights
R Templars held a convocation on the 29th ult., at the
Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth . There was a large attendance of
fraters, including the V.E., Sir Knight the Rev. Dr. Lemon, K.G.T.
Provincial Prior of Devon . E. Sir Kt. J. Kinton Bond E.C.
presided. S. Kt. A. Roberts was elected E. Commander. J. R.
Lord Treasurer, and W. H. Phillips Guard , were re- elected . A
pleasant entertainment followed . During the proceedings the
Prov. Prior announced that the larl of Lathom , G.C.T., Great
Prior of England, had intimated that the Prince of Wales, the
Grand Master, would probably be present at the Great Priory
meeting in May. The Rev. T. C. Lewis , as Warden of Duncombe
Lodge, announced that the opening of the railway to Kingsbridge
was likely to benefit the communion of the Masons of that town
and Plymouth .
OBITUARY .
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BRO . T. TAYLOR .
The remains of the late Bro . T. Taylor, of the Queen's
Head, Steine- street , Brighton , were interred in the
Parochial Cemetery , Brighton, on Wednesday afternoon ,
in the presence of a large concourse of spectators
thoroughly representative of the many local bodies,
including the Freemasons, to which the deceased
belonged , and of the majority of which he was a very
prominent member.
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JOHN MAYO , Proprietor.
H AVERFORDWEST - Queen's Eamily,and Carmes, riapieter.
RICHMOND aStation Hotel, adjoins Railway Station. Every
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Stabling
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WEST G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor.
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A FRENCH INVASION .
N another part of this issue we publish a report of a
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meeting at Swansea , of the Tawe Lodge, recently
established in that town under a Charter granted by the
Grand Orient of France, and the particulars given therein
will no doubtattract attention wherever they are brought
under the notice of English brethren .
Bearing in mind the fact that English and French
Freemasons are not on terms of friendliness with each
other at the present time , England not considering intrigue and scheming which find favour across the
French Freemasonry to be conducted in accordance channel are a ppreciated by the better class of English
with the true principles of the Craft, we suppose it working men .
must be conceded there is no obligation on the part Except that it is contrary to the ideas of English
of French Freemasons to recognise the ordinary prin Freemasons there does not seem to be any tangible
ciples of jurisdiction, which prohibit one Grand Lodge
from creating subordinate bodies on territory already
occupied ; and that being so we must at once admit that
the Grand Orient of France has not exceeded its powers
in thus creating a Lodge in England, although its action
is open to the severest criticism , as being contrary to the
teachings of the Craft, and wholly at variance with
existing customs and established precedent, even when ,
as is here the case, the two governing powers are not in
friendly intercourse with each other ; but in recognising
the right of the French Masons to act as they have
acted we have gone as far as we can go in their behalf ;
they may have the right, on a strictly legal basis ; but
their action is wholly indefensible when viewed from a
moral standpoint ; and the continuance of such practices
would probably lead to undesirable results .
We have from time to time referred in our pages to
various points of divergence between the working of
Freemasons in England as compared with the actions
of those who call themselves Freemasons in France, and
it will readily be admitted that even the little we have
published has been sufficient to cause regret at the
introduction of the French system into this country .
We sincerely hope the French Lodge now working at
Swansea will only adopt the best features of wbat goes
under the name of Freemasonry in France, leaving its
political and socialistic teachings to the brethren of the
home country . But the members must, in any case,
bear in mind that they are joining a branch of Free
masonry quite distinct from that practised in this
country, and recognise that the mere fact of their being
admitted in this Tawe Lodge will not open the doors of
English Lodges to them ; in fact, it will be an effectual
bar to their admission , in view of the prohibition against
French Masonry which our Grand Lodge has rightly
found is necessary to enforce.
Referring to the report in question we find that the
Lodge at Swansea has been established to suit the con
venience principally of the higher class of working men ,
considerably reduced . This , we may point out , is really
an advantage to Freemasonry in England , for if this
Lodge confines itself to teaching the true principles of
Freemasonry it will be of service to the class for whom
it has been established , while if its founders attempt to
make it a hotbed of dissention , under a time-honoured
name, the “ higher class of working-men ” for whom it
has been founded will not be slow to disassociate them
selves from it ; for we do not believe that the political
objection to be urged against the system of cheapening
Freemasonry in this country , with a view of attracting
a class lower in the social scale than the present sup
porters of the Order ; but although we see no actual
objection to such a course we should be very sorry indeed
to find anything of the kind attempted . We should
rather endorse a proposal to raise the status of the Craft,
and are staunch supporters of the rule in our Consti
tutions which limits the minimum fee of admission to
the Order . Further than this, and zealous as we are
in singing the praises of Freemasonry, we are yet of
opinion that the ordinary working man would find little
in it to induce him to support it in preference to his Club
or Benefit Society.
One great feature that will always keep Freemasonry
-as practised in England - out of favour with the class
which this French Lodge is striving to attract is the fact
that it is not a Benefit Society , from a more monetary
point of view . The ordinary worker wants to see some
thing more than sentimental benefits for his subscriptions.
If he pays monthly or quarterly dues he will desire to
secure sick benefit, death grants and other returns which
it is very unlikely will ever be available for him in
connection with Freemasonry in this country, whether
established under our own or any foreign Constitution .
Taking all these points into consideration we may really
regard the Lodge at Swansea rather in the form of an
experiment than as a serious attempt to establish a rival
system of Freemasonry, and accordingly, while regretting
our neighbours from across the channel (even though we
are not on speaking terms with each other) should have
violated the principles by invading our territory, we are
really of opinion that they will not do English Free
masonry any great harm, even if that were the wish or
intention of the promoters of this new Lodge. It may
be that they are anxious to extend the best principles of
Freemasonry, and have erred through being ill advised
or misinformed as to the facts on which they have acted ,
rather than actuated by a spirit of opposition ; but in
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regard to this and the many other points which arise in
connection with the question we are not at present fully
informed . Wemay hear more of this French Lodge in
the future , as we shall endeavour to keep ourselves
posted as to its working, but meantime we may safely
regard this very recent invasion of English territory with
a certain amount of equanimity , especially if, in addition
to other considerations, we give the working men of
Swansea credit for a sufficient amount of patriotism to
keep them away from a French Masonic Lodge when ,
if they are really anxious to join and are worthy of
admittance, they can be accomodated in one or other of
the Lodges working under the English Constitution .
ISLE OF MAN .
HE annual meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge
T was held at Douglas, on the 21st ult., under the
presidency of Bro . Major J. Senhouse Goldie -Taubman ,
Speaker of the House of Keys, Prov. G.M.
The Provincial Grand Officers having been recei
ved by the Brethren , the Lodge was opened . The
Provincial Grand Secretary read the circular convening
the meeting , and called over the roll of the Lodges (all
being represented ) and the roll of the ProvincialGrand
Officers. Several letters of apology for inability to
attend were read , and most of the writers wished
continued success to the Provincial Grand Lodge.
The Provincial Grand Master said : In addressing a
few words to you , Brethren , I would first of all like to
speak of the Officers who are retiring, and of those
who are going to take their places . First of all with
regard to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . He has
always, practically since first appointed, annually offer
ed his resignation, in order that other Brethren might
have promotion . That is very laudable on his part ; but
on the other hand, we have the precedent set in
England that the Deputy stays in office . The great
advantage of that is that not only to the Lodge but to
the Provincial Grand Master there is a sort of contin
uity about the policy, and practically speaking, it
relieves the Provincial Grand Master of a great deal of
trouble . I think that the conduct of Bro . Nesbitt (see
ing that he was at first hostile to the Province), both as
Secretary and since is such as to merit not only my
thanks but those of the Provincial Grand Lodge .
have, therefore, asked him to continue his services for
another year at least, and he has consented to do so .
The Officers who retire are Bros. Webb , Morris, Moore ,
Colquhoun , and Watterson. All of these Brethren have
voluntarily retired . I regret to a certain extent that
they should have done so ; but of course if there were
no retirement, there would be stagnation in promotion
in Grand Lodge. It is a good thing, therefore, that
scme retire, though these resignations so far as I know ,
are voluntary, and are sent in from purely private
motives , of which I know nothing . I may say they
have nothing to do with the Provincial Grand Lodge . I
beg to thank these Brethren on my own behalf, and on
behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge, for what they
have done in the past. Bro. Webb’s resignation I
wish particularly to draw attention to . He was one of
our oldest Masons before I had anything to do with
Masonry , and I regret his resignation particularly. I
to retire I might have persuaded him to keep on ; but
he left it to the last moment, when it was too late to
see him . Therefore , unwillingly , I had to accept his
resignation . Of course , that is all the better for some of
those who come after him . As regards the Brethren
who resign , or those I do not re-appoint, because of
course if there are not sufficient resignations, and I am
bound to appoint new Brethren to office instead of the
old Brethren , I must state that my practice has been to
have a list kept of all Brethren who have passed certain
ranks, because it does not at all follow because a
brother has left one rank and been out of office that he
will not get promotion later on . I always take past
services into consideration. The new Officers this year
Chronicle . [ 20TH JANUARY 1894.
are Bro . Baron as Chaplain , Bro . Rowe as Asssistant
Secretary, Bro. Christian as Pursuivant, and Bro.
Taylor as Assistant- Pursuivant. I have just one more
remark to make, though I daresay you will hear more
of it afterwards from my Deputy , or from Bro . Walter
Brown , the Provincial Grand Secretary ; but I am very
glad to say that the cash to the credit of the Benevolent
Fund is $414 . Not only that , but there are outstanding
fees which will raise that to £ 450 . As we are not long
established as a Province , I think that is very creditable .
I am sorry that during the year I have not been able to
visitthe Lodges more. I have this year only visited one
in Provincial character, though I have been to one or
two of the Lodges, but only in my private capacity : The
Lodge I did visit was St. German's , in Peel, and I am
glad I did visit it because I was very proud of the
position that Peel took . Peel has risen wonderfully ,
and is a credit to the Province . I am not saying
anything against the other Lodges , but I allude to what
I saw there . Peel, through my Deputy or the Secretary
took the precaution to ask me, specially , to go down
officially ,and if any Lodge wishes me to visit particularly ,
if they will send either to the Deputy , or the Secretary ,
I will be able to see if I can arrange to go. As to the
remaining Officers - Stewards— I leave it to the Lodges
to nominate them , and if there is no great reason to the
contrary , I accept their nomination . I am glad also to
see that the numbers of the Craft in the Isle of Man are
keeping up, and not only that,but increasing. In saying
that, I would say as I have before stated , that I do not
want the Lodges to go in merely for numbers. I wish
them to elect men of standing, and make brethren of
those who will be a credit to the Craft . I thank the
General Purposes Committee for what they have done,
and I also thank the Deputy and the Secretary for their
admirable services .
The Provincial Grand Master was then saluted in
due form , after which the minutes of the last meeting
were read and confirmed .
The report of the General Purposes Committee was
read and accepted on the motion of the Deputy Provincial
Grand Master , seconded by Bro . Heron . The Committee
in their report recommended that £ 300 of the money to
the credit of the Benevolent Fund be invested .
Bro. Rev. E. Ferrier in seconding the motion alluded
in terms of praise to the great efforts which had been
made to keep up the fund. It spoke well for what had
been done that there was a good sum in hand to meet
contingencies . Three votes had been made during the
year, £ 10 to one widow , and two sums of £ 5 to strangers'
widows. He looked forward to the fund doing a great
deal, and he hoped the brethren would not grow cold
and careless, but that they would use their best
endeavours to maintain the fund at what it ought to
be and that in the next five years it would reach what
it had done in the past five.
The Provincial Grand Secretary's annual report was
adopted ; from it we gather that the membership rose
from 210 in 1891 to 266 in 1892. Other business having
been disposed ofand the officers appointed , the Provincial
Lodge was closed , the brethren subsequently sitting
down to a banquet together at the Granville Hotel,
under the presidency of the Provincial chief.
THE BLACK BALL .
E commend the following article on the uses and
Bro . W. H. Seaman , published in the “ Masonic Con
stellation ," of St. Louis, as containing thoughts worthy
of the consideration of every Mason . We have in recent
numbers of The Tidings called the attention of our
readers to the troubles and difficulties under which
Lodges sometimes have been placed by the un -Masonic
use of the ballot . Instances of this kind are not imagin
ative, they are alas not only real, but of too frequent
occurrence .
We have in mind a Lodge of over seventy members ,
at one time one of the most flourishing in our jurisdic
tion , that is now experiencing a stagnation of interest
and energy which if long continued must inevitably re
sult in a surrender of the charter , and all from the abuse
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of the ballot . With scarcely an exception every candi
date for admission , no matter how worthy he may be,
has for years past been rejected . In fact the better the
reputution and standing of the candidate the more cer
tain is Le to be denied admission . None such now dare
apply, nor can a member be induced to present a petition
from an acceptable applicant. Having no work to
do, no increase of members, their income from annual
dues being insufficient for the necessary running ex
penses , they have to be made up by assessments or
personal contributions. No wonder the interest of all is
upon the wane and the talk so freely had of a surrender
of the charter . What can such a Lodge do to purge
themselves ? It is a serious question which has come
home to more than one Lodge - even those who bave
endeavoured to be the most conservative and careful in
their selection of material ; and this we consider the first
and most essential means of avoiding such a condition .
Next to this is the proper education of every member as
to the sanctity of the ballot, and the uses and abuses of
the black ball.
For this purpose and as a help to those in charge of
such duties, we so frequently bring to their notice
articles upon this subject . While the remedy proposed
by the Brother - requiring three adverse ballotsto reject
& candidate - would no doubt be a preventive, yet it
would not only be in contravention with long established
Masonic usage, but would be in direct antagonism to the
principle of unanimity which has so long been our boast,
and which was intended to be our best safeguard, not
only against the intrusion of the unworthy , but also the
better to enable us to preserve that harmony among the
members so necessary for our preservation . A single
member may be in possession of facts damaging to the
character of an applicant, which would render him un
worthy to be admitted , but which are of such a nature
that he cannot give them publicity, be cannot in justice
to himself or to the Lodge cast a favourable ballot, nor
would he be justified in doing so , and yet , if the regula
tion suggested was in force ,his single objection would
be of no effect. The Lodge would by its action unseat
an old and well -tried Brother, in exchange for one of a
doubtful reputation at least .
No, we would stand by the old rule, “ never unseat
an old and worthy member by the admission of a new
one . " No worthy Mason will make an un - Masonic use
of the ballot . He, too , will be the first to correct a
wrong done should he find himself mistaken . The
following is the article referred to :
Masonic law and usage gives to every Master Mason in standing,
the right to cast a black ball against any applicant for the
mysteries , and no one can question him as to the manner of his
voting. Does this , however, give right to a Master Mason to black
ball a man who is in every respect well qualified, but who has been
so unfortunate as to have incurred the personal enmity of a
Mason ?
The Ahiman Rezon specifies that a candidate for the mysteries
shall possess the following qualifications : “ He must believe firmly
in the Eternal God ; he must be a good man and a true man of
honour and honesty, always acting upon the golden precept of
1 doing unto all men as they would that all men should do unto
them "; he should be free from bigotry; he must be a law -abiding
citizen ; he should abstain from malice and slander, and evil
speaking, backbiting, and should be able to practice the virtues of
patience, meekness, self-denial, temperance, prudence, fortitude
and justice ." The cardinal tenet of Freemasonry is brotherly
love towards all mankind.
Now, if a candidate must possess all these qualifications for
admission, does it not follow as a natural consequence that if the
applicant possesses them a Master Mason has no moral right to
black -ball him on account of personal grievances only ?
This question is an important one; particularly so in certain
Lodges, which have to their own detriment allowed some ambitious
young men to unite with them, who seem to feel that they have the
right to
ment and to secure revenge on good men who have incurred their
personal enmity, whom they dare not attack in open fight.
The reason for allowing one black ball to reject a candidate was
for the securing none but the best material for membership , and
there is no doubt but this object would be attained if more care
was taken . A good Mason is distingushed by charity for all men.
This is one of the teachings of the Order. Good Masons being
actuated by this feeling are very loth to black - ball a candidate,
particularly if he is a young man . They act on the theory that
the candidate's imperfections will be eliminated by time and by
associations with good Masons. This most frequently happens,
but sometimes it results in securing a member who, while not
vicious, fails to grasp the meaning of Masonry and causes nothing
bụt injury to his Lodge. They absent themselves from all meet
ings, except election nights, when they are found as candidates for
all the offices in rotation . Failing in being elected to an office,
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they retire, and never appear again until some very worthy citizen
appliesforthe mysteries, when they present themselves and a black
ball is found in the box .
Thus in a quiet way they succeed in sowing dissention , with .
out rendering themselves liable to discipline.
So great has this evil become in certain localities, that Masonry
has became a by -word of reproach, and some remedial measures
must soon be taken to effectually check this further growth.
In fact, it appears that a change is necessary in the manner of
electing candidates. For as long as a moral coward can shield
himself behind the secrecy of the ballot box and only one black
ball is necessary to reject, that long will cowards be found to cast
them against bonourable men . In all my Masonic experience I
have never known but one candidate recommended for
the mysteries but who gave promise of becoming a good Mason. I
have never known a black ball cast if there was a question as to
the probablity of the candidate living up to the obligation. The
benefit of the doubt was always given to the candidate. I have,
however, seen many candidates black -balled, but in every instance
the candidates rejected were of the highest possible character ;
menwho honoured Masonry by asking admittance within its sacred
precincts.
The writer recognizes the right of every Mason to cast a black
ball against any man with whom he feels he cannot affiliate. But
he also believes that any member of the Masonic Fraternity who
would allow himself to be influenced by, motives of personal
enmity, is not a Mason except by name; and something should be
done to prevent these men from destroying the beneficial influence
of aLodge of which they may happen to be members.
It is a frequent occurrence for an applicant to find a member of
& Lodge who personally objects to him . In such cases a good
Mason accepts the application for the mysteries as a proffer of
reconciliation, and men become united to each other by the mystic
ties of fraternal friendship, who otherwise would have lived apart.
To provide for such cases the laws provide that a member can
object to the petition. Thus it becomes known who the objector
is , and it both men are reasonable, which under such
circumstances is always the case, the difference is healed . But
the false Masons, the traitors to the Holy Cause, never file object
ions; the ballot box is a safer refuge. Under the cloak of sanc
tity, with which time and custom has hallowed it, they shield them
selves.
If this is an evil, how can it be remedied ?
By the enactment of a law which will require, after a petition
has been received, reported favourably upon and no objection made,
that at least three black balls must be deposited in the ballot box
in order to reject the candidate. Under such a law a just Mason
can protect himself at all times ; unsuitable material can be
rejected, and even the member who seeks personal revenge and
not justice can secure his ends by objecting in a manly manner .
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To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER, -On Friday last I visited the Domatic
Lodge , and in replying to the toast of the visitors, after the usual
felicitations, & c . , & c., & c., I stated that Bro . Stiles and myself were
very old friends and it was our privilege to enjoy the goodwill and
esteem of a large circle of influential brethren,many ofwhom would
have voted for Bro. Stiles had they not been pledged to me, and
others who would have supported me had they not already promised
Bro. Stiles ; and last yearhe was good enough to retire in favour of
Bro . Cochrane, the present Grand Treasurer, and many of our
mutual friends are of opinion that it will be graceful on my part
and a practical expression of brotherly good feeling were I to with
draw my candidature this year in favour of Bro. Stiles and thus
enable them to give me their undivided support for 1895. It was
with very greatpleasure that I acceeded to their request and I
earnestly hoped that all the brethren who had kindly promised to
vote for mewould transfer their allegiance to Bro . Stiles and thus
secure his election by an overwhelming majority, I trusted that this
would meet with approval of my many good friendsas, if I am spared
until next year, I shall then hope to receive their kind suffrages,
WM. SHURMUR .
16th January 1894.
 20TH JANUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's
STARTLING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN THE GREAT
MASONIC CONVENTION .
THE Bulletin des Serviteurs de Saint- Pierre, a periodical under the
TAI high patronage of the Bishop of Grenoble, the “ Mallet of
the Freemasons in France , " in & late issue, gives some
useful and curious details about the great Masonic meeting styled a
“ convent " held last September. The writer of the article plainly
proves that Freemasonry to -day more than ever seeks “to crush
Catholicism " -to follow out Voltaire's policy- (écraser l'infame,
le cléricalisme)—and he takes note of the “ fresh declarations of
war against the Church " --visible in the resolutions from which he
quotes. In the very first sitting, F .:. Poulle, who was elected
chairman — and here it may be well to say that the easily
iuterpreted letters and cabalistic signs or titles here reproduced
are as given in the Masonic records of the proceedings — sounded the
note for the working of the convent during the session , by
“ describing the fight for centuries past of F :: M .. against
clericalism ," and saying that “ on the battle field it is not lawful
to revictual the enemy." Next, he congratulates F : . M .. who
came off victorious in the late electoral campaign , “ not forgetting
those who had succumbed before a combined superiority of
Clericals and Rallied ." The watchword being given , it was
adhered to faithfully to the end . The “ Bulletin ” says :
After a debate on the F.:.M. , of Paris and that of the provinces
between the FF .. Benoit Levy, de Serres, Doumer and Lafitte,
about the direction to be imparted to the Order by its council , the
F. : . Merchier proposed " to attach to the subject of the debate the
report of the commission of Propaganda ,' which is a declaration
laying down the chief lines to be followed in order to put an end to
undecision .” He then read the following document :
The Convent of 1893, true to the anti - clercial and humane
doctrines of the F. : . M.- ., being anxious that the council of the
Order should give to all the Li . of the Obedience a powerful
impulse, capable of finally bringing about the reforms which have
been so long desired and hoped for, deputes the said Council to
organise , over the entire territory of the Republic, a pacific
agitation, for the purpose of being permitted to finally crush
clericalism by a full and complete application of the schools and
military laws, the introduction of further general laws destined to
bring about the separation of the Churches and the State, the
suppression, pure and simple, of the Religious Orders and
congregations, and the confiscation of their property by the nation.
Convinced, moreover, that Social questions take the lead over
all others , tbat F ... M .. the admitted initiatrix of our Revolution
of 1789, is in duty bound to be a sure and faithful guide in the
pacific evolution for which democracy clamours louder and louder
every day, decides that the council of the Order should start and
set on foot, in every M .: L .. of the entire Obedience, and through
them in the entire country, a movement of opinion destined to show
the necessity :
" (1) Of suppressing every monopoly, chiefly that of the Banque
de France, the Railways and Mines.
( 2) Of suppressing the inheritance in collateral line.
“ ( 3) Of creating a progressive duty on the inheritance in
direct line.
* (9 ) Of creating public assistances of every description in the
towns and country, organised in such a manner as to secure for
every man, temporarily unable to earn his bread, the gratification
of his minimum of wants.
“Anxious, moreover, to see the M .. Federation busy about the
questions which most of all agitate the world at large, he desires to
ask the Council of the Order to request all the L .. to put on the
order of the day oftheir deliberations this important question :
of property individually and collectively considered .”
Matters were then freely discussed, and finally it was agreed
that the proposed resolution should be sent to the committee of votes.
Then the Fi. Tranier moved the following resolution, which was
also referred to the committee of votes ; and declared that
whereas :
“ The Convent of 1893, considers that it is impossible to discuss
at present the conclusions adopted by the committee of propaganda,
which conclusions embrace the whole social question, they send
back those same conclusions to the Lodges , but the Convent,
beforehand, begs of the Council of the Order to cause the whole
stress of the French Masonry to bear on the two following items,
which are the groundwork of every reform and of every progress.
" (1) The separation of the Churches and the State, preparing
and making use of every means in their power to bring about this
separation within a very brief space of time.
“ ( 2) The Revision of the Constitution by an assembly specially
convened and elected for the purpose , no reform being possible
with the present organisation.”
In a third meeting, under the presidency of F. : . Poulle, the
assembly proved that they are a State in a State , and that if their
State assists its members to be elevated to the dignity of members
of the Legislative Corps or the Senate, it understands that the
must by all means follow its orders and vote accordingly. We
read :
The F : Colin Roudier begs next to ask the Council of the
Order what are their relations with the public authorities ? He
reminds them that numbers of F ... have come into power through
Masonry, but that all of them did not remember this. He wishes
to know if the Council retains always an access to them, or ifany
of them endeavour to push aside the step -ladder which helped
them to rise ? He does not blame the Council, but simply puts a
question , the answer to which should enable the L .. to say what
attitude should be adopted in reference to such FF . , MM ..
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F .. Viguier, Chairman of the Council, said in reply, that the
surest means to prevent the possibility of influencing the public
authorities is that publicitywhich nowadays attaches to every
political action . The council has done in each case what it thought
to be its duty. A country cannot belong to two masters ; to a
Church which holds it still under subjection , and a F .. M ..
anxious to set it free ! The surest means for the M .. to retain its
influence is to keep intact the union between the FF :: MM ..
New members of the Council of the Order were next elected to
replace those going out by rotation . Those elected were : The F ..
Thulié, Lartigue, Adrien, Durand, Fernand, Maurice (deputy ),
Amiable, Poulle (magistrate), Merchier ( professor University ),
Merignarques, Lucipia (late condemned Communard ), Corbière,
and Bizet.
The election of the new members was scarcely proclaimed when
a F .. Bouvret asked the question “ if the newly -elected had signed
the engagement concerning their civil obsequies and the lay
education of their children who are still minors ? " It is no doubt
in the name of liberty of conscience that this two- fold obligation
is imposed on the members of the council! The new members,
however, complied with the request, and gave the necessary
pledges . We must now mention a few of the other resolutions
proposed, and, of course, carried by acclamation . These were as
follows:
(No. 7) All titles, offices, or functions, whatever of priests,
which do not date back to the time when the concordat was signed ,
should be suppressed by extinction ; that each year a M .. member
of the Corps Legislative at the time of the debate on the budget be
asked to propose an amendment to this effect, and all the M ..
members to vote in favour of such an amendment.
(No. 8) That the State should retain the exclusive monopoly of
education throughout all stages of youth, from the child learning
the alphabet to the university graduate.
(No. 10) That chairs of independent moralo be created for
teaching in all the stages of education .
(No. 12) That all the employees and functionaries, civil or
military, of the French Republic be bound to get their children
educated in establishments connected with those of the State, and
this under penalty of being officially cashiered , or bound to retire.
Here are some more resolutions which we quote for the reader's
edification :
That within five years the personnel of the public State
establishments , either of the Departments or of the Communes, be
exclusively lay.
That after the expiration of the term of five years hence, the
State , as well as the Departments and the Communes be
prohibited from giving any grant to any establishment or society
whatever whose personnel is not exclusively lay.
That one of the conquests to be secured is woman , for when
once she is completely ours, the M . , may lay down their swords
and throw off their sashes : with her, our end is achieved .
We must now direct attention to a curious incident relative to the
" law of silence,” on which the F .. seem particularly to insist,
although they proclaim themselves “ children of light.” It was
the chief subject of a meeting. We are told that the sixth and
last meeting of the Convent opened with a serious debate on the
" law of silence ." The F :: reporter read the following
proposition :
1. The convent reminds every F. M. ' , and every Lodge of the
obligation of the law of absolute silence, and of the necessity for
applying rigorously to any M .. or lodge guilty of indiscretions, the
dispositions of the article 275 of the general rule :
2. The members of the council of the Order must, by every
means in their power, prevent this article 275 becoming a dead
letter.
The F .. Lono - Savigny next said that a vote (still more
radical) had been deposited on the table by the members of the
committee of votes . It prayed : “ That no official document
emanating from the F..M .. be handed for publication either to
any profane paper, or even to any M. publishers other than
those of the official Bulletin of the G O .. F .. (the Grand
Orient of France) :
That the said " Bulletin " be sent only to the L .., and that no
private subscription to it be possible, not even through any of the
Lodges. And that, moreover, the penalties enacted by the rule
shall be applied in all their rigour to any F ... M .. guilty of M ..
indiscretion , whether they be the authors of the publication or do
merely reproduce any official documents.
The speaker hoped the law of silence would be absolute. The
F .. M .. , he reminded his hearers , took a special engagement to
this effect; at their meeting special measures were taken to
prevent the admission of strangers ; and yet certain things have
been divulged. Some persons speak of legal indiscretions which
cannot be prevented. But he would propose a modification in the
“ Bulletin ; mere separate fly -sheets should be sent to the L ..
( lodges), and the L .. would put these together in pamphlet form .
He was also of opinion that all private subcriptions should be cut
off, because of the danger that certain collections might pass into
profane hands; and, fiually, he demanded that “ strict measures
should be taken that no newspaper, either M .. or prof . , divulge
any secret regarding the M .. deliberations. "
It is often said that Freemasonry in Ireland, and even in
America, has nothing in common with the European or
Continental Freemasonry ; that it is simply a friendly association for
mutual assistance ; and that it is not infidel in its aims. It is,
however, an established fact that all Freemasons belong to one
and the same brotherhood , have all the same secret signs by which
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to recognise one another, and are bound to support one another ;
while their society , being & secret one, is condemned by the
Church, and its members excommunicated, cut off from the Unity
of the Holy Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church , and , if not
reconciled with God before they die, excluded from God's kingdom
for ever. - Irish Catholic.
FRENCH MASONRY IN ENGLAND.
VAE « Tawe" Lodge of Freemasons has just been successfully
T started wie "Swansea undema chartersgranted bytheGrand
Orient of France. The Lodge, which has its headquarters in the
beautifully furnished club-room of the Longlands Hotel, bas
already a respectable number of members , and applications for
membership are numerous. The Lodge has been established to
suit the convenience principally of the higher class ofworking men ,
and under the French Charter the fees, & c ., have been very con
siderably reduced to meet the pockets of working-men dcsirous of
joining the great Masonic brotherhood. More comfortable head
quarters than the Tawe Lodge possesses could scarcely be wished,
and a banquet recently held at the Longlands Hotel, for the double
purpose of presenting the Worshipful Master, Bro . Ll. M. Beynon ,
with a magnificiently worked badge and apion of the Grand Orient
of France and of bringing the members into social contact, was a
most propitious event. The large dining-room at the Longlands
was well filled by seven o'clock , and a rare good banquet was set
out. Bro. L. M. Beynon presided, and amongst those present were
Bros.Edmonstone, H.and C. Beynon , J. Ferguson, senr. and junr.,
S. J. Griffiths, Hy. Jones , & c . The table having been cleared, the
toasts were proceeded with , varied by a capitalmusical programme.
Bro . W. G. Griffiths proposed “ The Grand Orient of France ,” to
which the Chairman responded . He offered his congratulations
upon this auspicious opening of a Masonic Lodge which respect
France of the whole Masonic brotherhood — was charity, sympathy
with a brother in distress, and the alleviation of each other's
difficulties and troubles. They could make a Lodge that would do
them good , as the great Lodges of England and America, and the
continent did . Freemasonry, in the highest sense ,meant sociability
and equality. Freemasonry was of particular advantage to them if
they went abroad. He regretted the absence of their Warden Bro.
F. J. Crawford through illness. Bro . John Griffiths (Ystalyfera)
proposed the Federated Lodges , to which Bro. Thomas Williams
responded .
bordedr. J. Griffiths then called upon Bro. H. T. Williams to
present the badge and apron to their chairman as a token of their
respect and esteem , and as a mark of gratitude for the services
which he had rendered to the Lodge.
Bro . Ll. N. Beynon having suitably acknowledged the presenta
tion , the toast of the visitors, proposed by Bro. John B. Ferguson ,
and responded to by Mr. W.Nicholson , succeeded , and the evening
concluded with a vote of thanks to the host and hostess .
Messrs . Thos. Williams, H. W. Nicholson, W. Williams, J.
Rodda , L. Brown , and others provided the musical programme.
Mr. L. Brown acting as pianist. - swansea Herald .
The Clapton Chapter of Improvement, No. 1365,meets
every Thursday evening at 8 p.m., at the Three Sisters
Hotel, Hackney Downs, under the Preceptorship of
Comp. G. W. Knight P.Z. Comp. J. Wilson P.Z.
P.P.G.A.S. is the Treasurer, and Comp. Percy Trickett the
Scribe E. Royal Arch Masons will be most cordially
welcomed at any of the meetings.
A meeting of the Committee working to secure the
election of Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale as
Grand Treasurer was held on the 10th inst., wben a
President, executive Committee , Chairman and Vice
Chairman were chosen . Many city Masons are taking
an active interest in Bro . Dimsdale's candidature.
A Masonic service is to be held at the church of St.
James, Garlickhithe, Garlick Hill, E.C., on Thursday
next, organized by the Whittington Lodge , No. 862.
The collection will be devoted to the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution without any deduction 'whatever ,
the expenses being guaranteed from other sources. Con
tributions to be added to the collection may be sent by
brethren unable to attend .
THE BUGLE SOUNDS THE CALL TO ARMS, and is always cheerfully
responded to by the British soldier on active service ; never once
has he failed his country in the hour of need . It should therefore
be a great honour to be called the soldier's friend, a title which has
been well earned by Holloway's Pills and Ointment. In barıacks ,
camp, or whilst on many a weary march in hostile country these
*medicines have been the stay and comfort of thousands of “ Our
Lads in Red ,” In cases of dysentery, diarrhæa, fever and ague
they have performed wonderful cures, and never in any disease ,
when a fair trial has been given, have they failed to afford relief.
[ 20TH JANUARY 1894.
Chronicle .
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
CRAFT .
GRAND MASTER'S LODGE, No. 1.
T Favert, Landern ehen presidency of Bito. Charles Belton
P.D.G.D. of C. W.M., who installed Major-General Frederick
Gadsden as his successor. At the banquet which followed the
working of the Lodge Bro. Richard Eve P.G. Treas., in responding
for the Grand Officers, strongly urged the brethren to support the
candidature of Brother Alderman Dimsdale for the Grand
Treasurership , one of the most bonourable in the list of Grand
Offices. He knew of no one, he said , who could fill it better than
Bro. Dimsdale , and the more the brethren knew him themore they
felt he would become a shining light in Freemasonry. The position
was next to that of G.Master of England, as the Grand Treasurer ,
like the Grand Master, was elected by the whole Craft. General
Gadsden , in replying to the toast of WorshipfulMaster,said he was
initiated in the Lodge 16th May 1853, and bad consequently been
a member of the Cratt for41 years. Wherever he had been , whether
in India or Australia, he had joined a Lodge, and he had ever kept
up his connexion with this Lodge. He was sorry to say he could
find but one brother on the muster roll who was a member when
he was initiated .
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MEDINA LODGE, No. 35 .
THE installation was held at the Lodge Room , Cowes, on the
being performed by Bro . T. M. Taylor. Tbe new W.M. invested
his Officers.
A banquet was afterwards held at the Town Hall. The after
dinner proceedings were of the usual convivial character, and an
excellent repast was supplied by Bro . T. Richardson .
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LOVE AND HONOUR LODGE, No. 75 .
Blestival held a condimentatori install,dawnmouth, thethe15th.
Bros. T. R. Grylls and J. M.Corne officiated, supported by a large
Board of Past Masters. The new Master invested his Officers for
the year. Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Royal
Hotel, where the annual banquet took place. There was a large
company. A most enjoyable evening was spent, the usual Masonic
toasts being honoured .
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LODGE OF FREEDOM , No. 77.
New Falcon Hotel, Gravesend, on the 15th inst. for the
absence of the W.M., Bro. George Rackstraw , through illness, and
hopes were expressed for his speedy recovery. Bro. the Rev. A.
Jackson , M.A., I.P.M.and P.G.C. for Kent presided , and was as
sisted by the following brethren :-Thos. Nettleingham S.W., J.A.
Whitfield J.W., J. Willoughby Brown, J.P., P.M., Joseph Solomon
P.M., Jonas Hill P.M., A. Ronaldson P.M., J. C. Biggs P.G.D.C.
Secretary , W. H.Hedger P.M., R. J. Beamish P.M., R. C. Fowle
S.D., George Masters I.G., W. Martin Org ., and several other
members in addition to many visiting brethren . After the Lodge
had been opened Bro . Thos. Holt Sheppard , having proved his pro
ficiency, was passed to the second degree, and Bro. J.G.Caddell was
raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Three brethren
were accepted as joining members ; the sum of ten guineas was
voted for the W.M.'s charity list, and the business of the Lodge
being finished the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a
pleasant evening was spent.
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DORIC LODGE, No. 81.
NHE anniversary meeting was held at the Masonic Hall ,
Cobbold was installed W.M. for the ensuing year. The installation
ceremony was performed by Bro. Walter Brooke, in theunavoidable
absence of Sir Jobn Monckton . TheWorshipíulMaster afterwards
appointed and invested his Officers for the year.
The installation banquet followed at the Bull Hotel, when Bro .
Miles provided a splendið spread for thebrethren ,
The toast of the Prov. Gland Master, Lord Henviker, was
proposedy by Bra :. w PT . Phillips, who alluded with much
knew , he said , what a thorough Mason Lord Henniker was, and the
interest he evinced in the Province, not only in a Masonic sense,
but in county business. He was sure it would be a very long time
before they could get a successor as good as Lord Henniker in every
relation to Masonic life, The toast was drunk in silence as a mark
of sympathy with the ProvincialGrand Master.
Bro. Tracey in the course ofhis remarks, in reply to the toast of
ProvincialGrand Officers , stated he had received two or three letters
from Lord Henniker since his bereavement, and he had expressed
very strongly his reciprocation of the sympathy which the members
of the Lodges, individually and collectively, had extended towards
him in his trouble .
Bro. Brooke, in submitting the toast of the evening, the Worshipful
Master , said Bro. Cobbold had filled the position of S.W. under him
 20TH JANUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's
during the past year, and hewas, therefore, perhaps better capable
of speaking of his qualities as a Mason . He had frequently noticed ,
in fact he had always noticed , that if he had any work to perform ,
Brother Cobbold , in all weathers - rain , hail, or snow - put in an
apppearance ; and when they remembered that he had to drive
eight or nine miles to the Lodge and back home again that would
speak volumes for what he would do as their Worshipful Master.
Bro. Tracey proposed tbe Masonic Charities, which was responded
to by Bro . W. P. T. Phillips, who strongly urged the advisability
of members subscribing so as to become life Governors.
The visitors was given by Bro . F. W. W. Gross, and duly
responded to :
TheWorshipful Master in proposing the Installing Master, Bro.
Brooke, spoke with regret of the absence of Sir John Monckton, who
had intended to be present and perform the ceremony, but at the
same time he felt highly honoured that he had been installed by
Bro . Brooke, whose impressive and able performance of the
ceremony demonstrated his study and devotion to Masonry .
Other toasts were given.
O 0 0 brother to preside for the year - one who had been connected with
UNANIMITY LODGE, No. 113.
ON NestoYear'senaryheremeeting was relelattetedhe Town Hall,
Oakey I.P.M. installed Bro. Henry Dewhurst as W.M. of the
Lodge for the next twelve months, in succession to Rev. W.G.
Terry Prov. G. Chaplain . The brethren afterwards sat down to a
banquet at the Bull Hotel.
0 0 0 than he, and hardly felt capable of carrying out somuch as had been
HARMONY LODGE, No. 156 .
HE annual banquet was held on the 18th , at the Masonic Hall,
TH Plymouth . There was a large attendance, and an excellent
dinner was provided by Bro. Harvey , Steward. The company were
presented with camelias grown in the garden ofBro. Samuel Jenkins
W.M., who presided .
Bro . Stebbing, in proposing the W.M., said in Bro . Jenkins they
had the representative of a profession honoured by all Englishmen
-the British Navy . In him they had a brave sailor who had shed
his blood for his country in India and New Zealand ; and for that
alone they felt they were honouring themselves in honouring him .
Every member of the Lodge would strive to his utmost to make
Bro . Jenkin's year of office the happiest and brightest year of his
life .
The W.M. expressed his grateful thanks for the honour bestowed
upon him . By blood relationship he had been connected with the
Lodge since 1823. In that year an uncle of his was elected .
In the absence, through illness, of Bro. Newell I.P.M. Bro.
Chapell received the P.M.'s jewel voted to him for his services.
The retiring Secretary, who is about to proceed on foreign service ,
was given by Bro . J. Parkhouse, who remarked that Bro . Michell
had earned the affection and respect of the brethren. On behalf of
the Lodge he presented him with a silver cream jug and ladle.
Other toasts followed.
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DOMATIC LODGE, No. 177 .
THE annual meeting of this old Lodge was held on the 12th
T ! inst., at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, when Bro . John
Barnett was installed as Worshipful Master for the year. The
preliminary proceedings were presided over by Bro. Alfred Piper,
the Master of the past year, who was supported by the W.M.- elect
as Senior Warden , W. Wigmore J.W., G. Everett Past Grand
Treasurer, Treasurer, T. Morris Secretary, G. Gardner S.D., T.
H. Hobbs J.D., R. B. Hopkins Organist, T. N.Morris I.G., John
Anley , Jun. Assist. Steward , and the following Past Masters : W.
J. Ferguson, R. Pierpoint, N. Salmon , Edward White, W. M.
Foxcroft, and J. E.Walford. The Lodge having been opened and
the minutes confirmed, the Auditors ' report was submitted and
adopted , and then the Master was installed , subsequently
appointing the following as his assistant Officers for the year : W.
E. Wigmore S.W., Geo. Gardner P.M. J.W., Geo . Everett P.M.
Treas ., Thomas Morris Sec., T. H. Hobbs P.M., S.D., T. N. Morris
J.D., James Stephens P.M. I.G., R. B. Hopkins Organist, W. S.
Andrews D.C., J. Anley, Jun . A.D.C., H. Ñ . Price P.M. and W.
Hanes Stewards, T. C. Edmonds P.M. Tyler. After the customary
addresses the new Master was immediately called upon to show
his efficiency in thework of the first degree, two candidates needing
initiation : Mr. F. G. Newell and Mr. P. V. Newell, both being
proposed by the new Master of the Lodge, and seconded by the
Treasurer.. Bro. Barnett performed the work of the degree in a
most gratifying manner, olearly, demonstrating the benefit of
the training he has already received in the chair of other Lodges
with which he has been associated. Before concluding the work
of the Lodge, the new Master invested his predecessor with a
handsome Past Master's jewel, as a mark of appreciation of the
services he had rendered during the year he had presided over its
destinies as Master. A sum of 25 guineas was voted from the
funds of the Lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, for
which charity the Worshipful Master' is acting as a Steward this
year.
The brethren subsequently dined together under thepresidency
of the new Master. The usual toast list was afterwards honoured .
The Master referred to the recent visit of the Prince of Wales to
the Temple, for the purpose of consecrating the Chancery Bar
Lodge, a fact which , he considered , proved the real interest taken
by the Grand Master’in the practical work of the Order. Speaking
to the toast of the Pro Grand Master, the Deputy, and the other
Grand Officers, the President referred to the leaders as not only
ornamental butthoroughly hard working Masons, as was evidenced
by the consent of the Earl of Lathom to preside atthe coming
festivalofthe Royal Masonic Intitution for Girls. The Lodge was
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that night graced by the presence of four Past Grand Officers of
England as visitors, all attending as his personal guests, while he
regretted that ill-health prevented others from being among them ,
notably Bro. James Terry and Bro . T. Hastings Miller. All of
these brethren were associated with him in active Masonic work ,
and were thorough good workers, and notmerely ornamental repre
sentatives of Grand Lodge. They must not forget, however, they
had in their midst another Past Grand Officer in the person of
their esteemed Treasurer, Bro . Everett, who, in the ordinary course,
should have responded to this toast , but, with his customary good
heartiness, ha i desired to waive his priority in favour of one of the
guests of the evening. The Master therefore had the pleasure of
coupling with the toast the name of Bro. J. A. Farnfield , who
briefly responded , bearing further testimony to the desire of the
leaders of the Craft to work on its behalf, as evidenced by the
presidency by the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe over the Benevolent
Institution festival, when upwards of £68,000 was realized . The
Immediate Past Master submitted the health of the Master,
congratulating the Lodge on having secured a thoroughly good
Freemasonry for many years, and gained distinction in its Lodges .
He had intimately associated himself with the working of Free
masonry in its many phases , and would doubtless add to his
reputation in his latest office . He called upon the company to
wish their Master good health and a prosperous year of office. In
reply , the Master tendered his thanks for the reception accorded to
him , and the kindly terms in which his predecessor in the chair
had introduced the toast. Hewas hardly prepared to take all the
kind observations of his friend as truth , as he knew himself better
ascribed to him . If he should go wrong in any particular he
should not do so without having exercised the desire to go right,
He hoped to conduct the work of the chair with credit to himself,
and , he trusted , not to the detriment of the decorum of the Order.
The Master next gave the health of the Initiates, afterwards
submitting the toast of the Charities, to which Bro. McLeod ,
Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, replied in a
most forcible speech , thanking the members of the Domatic
Lodge for their continued and most consistent support of the
charities of the Order, and expressing a hope that the present
Master would be well supported in his efforts on behalf of the Girls
School. The toast of the Installing Master and the Past
Masters of the Lodge was next submitted, and was duly acknow
ledged. Responding as a visitor, Bro. Shurmur announced the
postponement of his candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer,
he resigning this year in favour of Bro . W.M.Stiles, to whom he
hoped his friends would transfer their support. Other toasts
followed .
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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No. 193.
N the 8th inst. the installation meeting of this Lodge was held
ON at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street , when Bro. W.Belchamber
W.M. presided. There was a full complement of work before the
Lodge,the three degrees being worked by the W.M.,who raised Bros.
Cutting and Cornish , passed Bro. Nimmy, and initiated Mr.George
Reed , the ballot being previously taken for this latter gentleman,
Then followed the principal work of the day, the installation of
Bro. C. E. H. Audain , which ceremony was likewise performed by
Bro . Belchamber, who, throughout themeeting, acquitted himself
in admirable style. The new Master appointed the following as his
assistant Officers for the year :-Bros. F. Haines S.W., F. S.
Plowright J.W., B. D. Kershaw P.M. Treas., Walter Wood P.M.
Sec., T. Kingston S.D., A. D. Rae J.D., E. Pennock I.G., G. P.
Nightingale P.M.D.C., J. Westley A.D.C., J. E.Fells P.M. and G ,
Spice Stewards, G. Reinhardt Tyler.
The different addresses were given by the Installing Master and
the ceremony completed in due form , after which the Lodge was
closed, and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall, where &
most enjoyable dinner was served by Bro. Clemow .
The toast of the Queen and the Craft was followed by that of the
Prince of Wales, Grand Master. The W.M. said many would
imagine the Grand Master's post in Freemasonry to be essentially
an ornamental one, but those who were intimately associated with
the Craft knew different, and recognised how admirably the Grand
Master carried out the duties and responsibilities of his position .
There wasno work in Freemasonry which fell to the lot of the
Grand Master that he did not faithfully and zealously perform .
This toast was followed by that of the remaining Grand Officers.
The I.P.M. then proposed the health of the Worshipful Master,
It was a pleasurable duty that devolved upon him when he submitted
the health of the new ruler ofthe Lodge, who, he was sure, would
discharge the duties of his office during the coming year with credit
to himself and to the satisfaction of the members.
The W.M. tendered his sincere thanks. Much as he prized the
title of WorshipfulMaster there was one other he prized more
that of Master of the Confidence Lodge, with which he had many
pleasing associations; in fact, he was more closely associated with
it than with any other, for it was therein that he was initiated
and therein he had passed through his various degrees. He felt the
brethren might have elected a Master who would have done better
in the chair, but they could not have chosen one who would more
zealously guard the interests of the Lodge, or strive more earnestly
to uphold its dignity .
The Master next submitted the toast of the Initiate, speaking of
the qualities that were indispensable in every candidate for Free
masonry, and expressing confidence in the brother they had admitted
that day .
Bro. Reed responded . He should use his best endeavours to
become a good Mason, and so long as he lived should have pleasur
able recollections of his hearty reception thatday.
The toast of the Visitors was next given from the chair. The
Master felt that while visitors might be welcomed in every Masonic
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Lodge, there was none in which they were more heartily received
than in the Confidence. So long as he had the directing of the
Lodge, he should endeavour to ensure a hearty reception for all the
guests who favoured them with their attendance.
Bro . C. Wise P.M. responding for the visitors, expressed the
pleasure he experienced at being present, knowing as he did the
capabilities of the I.P.M. who was an inititate of his own Lodge.
He was acquainted withmany members of the Confidence Lodge,
including Bro. Wood P.M. , who was Secretary of the Lodge of
Instruction at which he was Preceptor, and from which a sum of
£ 420 had been sent up to the Charities in four years.
Bros. Pannell, Adams, and Pitt also replied, as did Bro. Farr
(Melbourne), who thanked the W.M. for the honour conferred by
coupling hisname, an honour which would be keenly appreciated
by his own Lodge in Australia .
The W.M. proposed the Installing Master — the I.P.M., and
said that Bro. Belchamber had been associated with the
Lodge for many years, and was known personally to the brethren
as the Preceptor ofthe Lodge of Instruction. The W.M. invested
Bro. Belchamber with a P.M.'s jewel , as a slight token of the esteem
in which he was held , and as a poor recompense for the instruction
they had received at his hands.
Bro. Belchamber briefly returned thanks for the reception of the
and jewel " ,”
thanked the brethren for their kind attention during his year of
office, and felt assured the present W.M. would exceed their
expectations.
In giving the Past Masters, Treasurer, and Secretary, the W.M.
said each Master in that Lodge relied very safely upon the Past
Masters for assistance. He reg the absence from the banquet
table of the Treasurer, Bro. Kershaw P.M., who had expressed a
wish to retire, but had consented to remain in office, although not
able to dine with the brethren. The Secretary, Bro. Wood P.M. ,
occupied an office upon which he should have to rely more than any
other, andit wasa reliefto his mind to find his duties lightened by
having such an efficient Secretary.
Bro. W. Wood P.M. Secretary, on behalf of the Treasurer, said
Bro. Kershaw P.M. recognised the value always placed upon bis
services byre-electing him to that office. Speaking personally ,he had
held the office of Secretary long enough to show them he did every
thing he could for the Lodge, and what he had done in the past he
would continue to do in the future.
Bro. Webb and the P.M.s present also responded, after which
theperfectwas cordially drunk, and the Tyler'stoast concluded
o 0 0 large attendance of visiting brethren from the Crook, Marquis of
OLD GLOBE LODGE, No. 200 .
THE installation took place in the Masonic Hall, Scarborough,
THon the 17th, when Bro . John F. Seals was installed W.M.
The ceremonywas performed by Bro. the Hon. W. T. Orde-Powlett
D.P.G.M. , assisted by Bro. W. B. Richardson P.P.G.S.W. , Bro . R.
W. Leadbeater I.P.M. , Bro. G. H. Walshaw P.P.G.D.C. , and Bro.
S. Middleton P.M. The newly installed Worshipful Master invested
his Officers .
A banquet followed, taking place at the Pavilion Hotel,
o 0 0 T the regular meeting held on the 18th inst. Worshipful Master
ETONIAN LODGE, No. 209.
THE brethren held their installation meeting (by kind permission
THE of the Mayor) at the Town Hall, Windsor, on the 6th . The
Lodge was presided over by Bro. Morford W.M., when Bro. L. A.
Layton was unanimously elected a joining member, and Messrs. F.
' Ernest Layton, J. J. Sharp, and W. J. Smith (all of Windsor) were
initiated into the Craft. Bro. J. H. Lee S.W. was then installed
as W.M. by Bro . C. D. Hume P.M. Sec .
The brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel, where an excellent
banquet wasprovided for them by Mr. Darke. The Worshipful the
Mayor, Bro. F. A. Layton , honoured the company with his presence,
andmade a happy speech in reply to the toast ofhis health,cordially
received by the brethren .
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MINERVA LODGE, No. 250.
THE Lodge rooms in Dagger Lane, Hull, were opened on the 16th
THEinst. , after having gone under alteration and repairs , the event
being celebrated by a conversazione and ball , in which a large
number of brethren and their lady friends participated. The ancient
' building was magnificently lit up by an installation of the electric
light, which will now be the illuminant of the Lodge. There
was á full muster of Officers, including Bro. James Y. Torr W.M.
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330.
ONE AND ALL LODGE, No.
Edyvean P.P.S.G.W. The brethren subsequently adjourned
to Bro. A. C. Sandoe's Hotel, and partook ofan excellent banquet.
The usual toasts having been proposed and responded to , the
evening was devoted to harmony, some excellent songs being
rendered.
0 0 0 N Wednesday, 17th inst ., Bro. J. J. Adamson , was installed at
LODGE OF INDEPENDENCE, No. 721 .
NHE festival of St. John was celebrated at the Masonic Hall,
THChester, on Monday, the 8th inst. , when Bro . Councillor Thos.
Browne , who was unanimously elected W.M. by the brethren at the
December Lodge, was installed with the customary ceremony. The
Lodge has been most fortunate of late years in its selection of
*Masters, and by its steady progress has earned the reputation of
being (to quote the words of the Provincial Grand Secretary) the
Óhronicle . ( 2ÓTH JANUARY 1894.
premier Lodge of the Province ; but probably no Master of recent
years has enjoyed greater popularity among the brethren than the
one who now enters upon office.
The installation was conducted by Bro. W. Peers P.M. assisted
by Bro . I. M. Jones P.M. and the retiring Master, Bro. G. F.
Adams. The attendance, which numbered close on ninety brethren,
included Bro . Sir Horatio Lloyd D.P.G.M. and many other
visitors.
Letters of apology were read from Bros. Lord Egerton of Tatton
P.G.M. , Alderman L. Gilbert (Mayor of Chester ), S. Smith
( town clerk ), and E. Brassey P.M.425 , among others. After having
been installed in the chair, Bro . Browne invested his Officers.
During the meeting the new W.M. presented his predecessor
with a P.M.'s jewel, and spoke in terms of praise of the manner in
which Bro . Adams had presided over the affairs of 721 during the
year.
At the conclusion of business, the brethren adjourned to the
banquetting room , where the new W.M. made a most genial
president, the post- prandial proceedings being much enjoyed by the
large company assembled.
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ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE, No. 732.
the 11th the Royal
the chair during the past year and was subsequently presented
with a gold jewel in appreciation of the manner in which he has
carried out his duties during the period . The banquet was served by
Messrs . Booth and Sons, of East Street, Brighton, and was a great
success . The usual toasts were honoured .
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LODGE OF REPOSE, No. 802.
THE anniversary festival was celebrated at the Masonic Hall,
.
by Bro . W. J.Piper P.M. The new W.M. invested his Officers.
At the close of the Lodge the brethren dined together, and the
usual Masonic list was gone through .
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WEAR VALLEY LODGE, No. 1121.
On them. athu Bro John.Lidster was installed W.M.in the Lodge
Granby, Whitworth, and Tristram Lodges.
In the evening the brethren celebrated the festival of St. John
at the Wear Valley Hotel. In the course of the proceedings Bro.T.
H. Thompson I.P.M. presented Bro. Bowman, on behalf of the
Lodge, with a handsome Tyler's Jewel, in recognition of his long
and faithful services as Tyler. Bro. Bowman also received a gold
diamond ring for his daughter.
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UPTON LODGE, No. 1227 .
AT Charles Schmidt was supported by Bros. A. J. Millington
S.W., C. Gieseke P.M.Treas., S. Toye P.M., W. Hayward P.M., J.
Stroud P.M. , G. H. Clark P.M. , J. Brandel S.D. , E. M. Jeffery J.D. ,
G. E. Schulz I.G. , W. H. H. Sherwin Org ., several lay members of
the Lodge and a number of visitors, among the latter being Bro .
W. M. Stiles P.M. 1507, &c.
The minutes having been confirmed the ballot was taken for the
election of four gentlemen (Messrs. F. Burnes, R.F.Thomson, G. A.
Fischer, and I. Ursch ) as candidates for initiation ; they were in
turn approved of . Lodge was then advanced to the second degree
and Bros. William Prior and Walter James Carroll were passed.
On resumption to the first degree Messrs . Burnes, Thomson, and
Fischer were initiated, two other approved candidates (Mr. Seeman
and Mr. Ursch) being unable to attend. Three new names were
submitted for initiation , after which the Lodge was closed .
The brethren subsequently sat down to dinner together, when the
customary toasts were given and acknowledged.
We congratulate the members of the Upton Lodge on the
prosperous outlook before them. The next meeting promises to be
a particularly busy one, there being no less than two candidates
eligible for raising, three for passing, and five propositions for
initiation .
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BAYON'S LODGE, No. 1286.
Monday, 15th inst. , the brethren held their annual
, .
Bro. T. Nettleship was installed, Bro. C. Reeve rendering the
service . The usual banquet was held at the White Hart Hotel in
the evening, Bro. W. King providing a most excellent menu .
ALEXANDRA LODGE , No. 1611 .
ON a large and representative gathering of Masons at Hornsea.
The ceremony was performed by the retiring Master Bro . J. G.
Wallis, assisted by Bro. Carter P.M.
The installation banquet was held at the Mere Hotel, when the
W.M. was supported by a large number of his own brethren and
many visitors. The W.M. stated that the Alexandra Lodge was
never in a more prosperous condition than at present. Mrs.
Prescott, of the Mere Hotel, catered for the banquet in a most
satisfactory manner.

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VOL. XXXIX . - No. 994 .
SATURDAY, 27th
Twentieth year of issue.
GROWN OLD IN THE SERVICE .
HATEVER may be said as to the inexperience of
there are few among us who can look with equanimity
on old age, much less calmly recognise that they are
personally becoming too old or infirm for active service .
So long as we are able to keep to our accustomed duties
we are apt to lose sight of the rapid progress of time,
but once we find it impossible to do so we are brought
face to face with the fact that we are growing old , and
that it behoves us to think more of the future than we
have deemed it possible to do in the midst of a busy
life . Not only have we then to think of the period that
is to follow our death , but in a very large number of
cases there is the future of our life to be considered , and ,
it may be, with little or nothing saved up with which to
battle with the world in our closing days . Then it is
that one is apt to look back with longing eyes on the
period of youth , and to wish for a return once more to
those days with which are usually associated the inex
perience and drawbacks to which we alluded in the first
part of these remarks. But regrets are useless, and in
many cases serve but to intensify the misery that seems
to lay before those who possess no provision for their
declining years, either because they were not able to
save during their period of activity ; were worsted in
their struggle with the world ; or have been overtaken
by adversity late in life , then it is that one recognises the
full force of the feeling of having grown old in the
service .
Applying these sentiments to Freemasonry , it is not
very difficult to recognise many men around us who,
having grown old in the service of the Craft , are yet
unable to enjoy the comforts and repose that are sup
posed to be associated with old age, and although such
experiences as these are comparatively common in the
outside world , as Freemasons we are none the less con
cerned when we see some one or other of our older
brethren thus afflicted in their declining years . Happily
our sympathy can take a practicable form on such
occasions, for although it may not be possible for us to
rendersufficient help in a direct manner, we yet have it
in our power to assist in securing something through the
instrumentality of the Charitable Institution of the Craft
that devotes itself specially to the needs of the Aged ,and
which for fifty years have striven with manifest success
to alleviate some of tbat suffering and distress of which
we have already spoken , as coming upon those who have
been unable to make adequate provision for the time
when they shall have grown too old for active work .
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , of which
we are speaking, has just passed the fiftieth year of its
existence , having celebrated its Jubilee in 1892,and now
-
Chronicle .
INTELLIGENCE.
PRICE THREEPENCE ,
JANUARY 1894 . 138 6d per annum , post free .
stands out prominently as one of the most successful
charitable organisations of the world , its income that
year amounting to no less than £61,849 28 6d . But
danger for the future, for having reaped such a splendid
harvest an exceptional return was called for, in the shape
of creation of fresh annuities , and as these annuities are
a permanency they have to be met year by year, not out
of regular income-- for that unfortunately only amounts
to £ 3,600 per annum against the £ 15,920 required each
twelvemonth for annuities alone, without any considera
tion of current expenses — but by the free will offerings
of brethren , many of whom have not yet grown old in
the service , but are none the less mindful of the needs
of those who have .
The Anniversary Festival of the Institution will this
year be held under the presidency of the Provincial
Grand Master of Surrey , Col. Gerard Noel Money , C.B.,
and , as we have already said , it appears to hold out
promises of success ; but on the other hand there are
many causes at work which may tend to check such a
free flow of subscriptions to its coffers as is absolutely
necessary , in view of the heavy payments for which the
Institution is pledged , not the least of the drawbacks
being the somewhat reduced roll of Stewards, as
compared with what is usual at this season of the
year.
Wemust now remember that there remains but a
single month in which to complete the canvass that has
been in progress for some time past on behalf of our old
Folks, and that being so we take this opportunity of
making a special appeal to our readers, and members of
the Craft generally, to personally undertake a Steward
ship or try and induce some one of their friends to do so ,
even at this late hour, for we may truly say that further
assistance with the work is absolutely needed , while if
we bear in mind what has been done by the Institution
in years gone by we are forced to believe that there
should not be much difficulty in the way of securing it .
It is not necessary to enter into lengthy details as to
what the Institution is doing, suffice it to say that at
the present time 194 Aged Masons are each in receipt
of £ 40 a year, while 268 Widows are also on the list,
each drawing £ 32 a year, or , in a few cases, £ 20 a year
only , as one-half of their late husband's annuity. With
such a large number of annuitants - brethren or widows
who have grown too old for active service , and very
many of whom in their younger days helped those who
in their timeneeded assistance , there should be no great
difficulty in securing help when it is absolutely necessary ,
and as that necessity exists at the present timewe add
our voice to what has already been urged on behalf of
the coming Festival, which will be held at Freemasons'
Tavern , on the 28th proximo, and most earnestly invite
 26 The Freemason's
all who are able to do so, to give in their name as a
Steward , and do their very best to take up a fair average
amount on their list.
CORNWALL'S CHARITY REPRESENTATIVE .
T has been suggested in various quarters that some
substantial recognition should be accorded Bro.
Charles Truscott for his efficient services as charity
representative for the Province of Cornwall. Only those
intimately acquainted with the working of this organisa
tion can fully realise the zeal, time, and expense devoted
by Bro . Truscott to this important work , which was
conducted by him in such a manner as to commend
itself most strongly to the charity representatives
throughout England, who all refer to his work in the
highest terms, and from whom emanate an opinion that
the members of this Province would fail in their duty if
they allowed Bro. Truscott's services to pass unrecognised .
The Prov .Grand Master,writes a brother in the “ Cornish
Times, " together with his officers and Bros. Anderton
and B. F. Edyvean (the present provincial charity repre
sentative), are in hearty accord with the idea , and will
strongly support it. With this view a small committee
has been formed from Bro . Truscott's mother Lodge , to
communicate with all the Lodges in the Province. Bro .
Truscott has been the charity representative of the
Province of Cornwall for fourteen years, and Bro .
Chirm , of Birmingham , in a pamphlet on the successful
management of charity votes , places Cornwall first in
all England for 1889, 1890 , and 1891.
DEDICATION AT STOKESLEY.
THE Freemasons of Stokesley , who have hitherto
assembled on the 16th for the purpose of dedicating a
new hall. The Cleveland Lodge , No. 543 , was opened
by Bro . Dixon W.M. After preliminaries Bro . Lt. Col.
the Hon . W. T. Orde- Powlett P.G.W.Deputy Provincial
Grand Master took the chair , and was received with the
usual Masonic honours . In a short address he urged
upon Masons the very great necessity of exercising care
in admitting no candidates but those whose virtue and
character were unimpeachable . T'he Prov. G. Chaplain
offered up prayer, after which the usual ceremony of
dedication was performed , at the conclusion of which
the Rev. J. W. Dales P.P. Grand Chaplain gave the
Benediction , and the Masonic anthem , " Hail ! Masonry
divine ," was sung . The installation of the Worshipful
Master (Bro . West) then took place . The building is a
very neat one, two storeys high , Mr. Weatherill, of the
firm of Messrs. Weatherill and Whipham , of Stockton ,
being the architect . The contractor is Mr. G. Radge, of
Normanby . Messrs . Lithgow and Storry, of Middles
brough, and Messrs. Bentham and Sheppard supplied
the handsome furniture , and Messrs. Blakeborough and
Rhodes , of Stockton , the whole of the fittings, stoves ,
& c . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Golden
Lion Hotel, where a sumptous repast was provided by
Host Wilson , the usual toasts being honoured .
NEW HALL AT BIDEFORD .
BUILDING in Bridgeland Street, Bideford , recently
acquired by Lodge of Benevolence , No. 489, was
dedicated on the 18th , in the presence of local and dis
trict brethren . Formerly the Lodge was held in the
Music Hall, but some time ago premises bitherto used
as the School of Art became vacant, and it was decided
to secure the building as a Masonic Hall for Bideford .
Turee rooms on the first floor have been converted into
a Lodge- room , and a fourth furnished as cloak -room . A
handsome old oak staircase leads to the ante - room . At
the back provision has been made for the caretaker , and
underneath are apartments available as offices . The
dedication ceremony was performed by Viscount Ebring
ton Provincial Grand Master, nearly one hundred
brethren being present. After the dedication Bro. Rev.
Chronicle . [ 27TH JANUARY 1894 .
H. G. Morse P.G. Chap. England P.P.S.G.W. Devon
was installed by Bro . G.C. Davie Prov. G.Ş. A.G.D.C.
Eng., and afterwards invested his Officers.
Subsequently a banquet was held at the New Inn
Hotel
We very much regret, and are sure inembers of the
Craft who know Bro. Colonel Harding P.A.G.D.C. will
join us in so doing, and at the same time sympathise
with him , on hearing of the loss he has sustained by the
death of his only son , who was killed in Matebeland , he
being one of Major Wilson's party. He was reported to
have been most popular with his comrades and friends,
and an enthusiastic colonial. Mr. Sidney Harding was
educated at Felstead School, and at St. John's College ,
Cambridge, which he left to seek , in South Africa, a
greater field for his active spirit . He was a Lieutenant
in 1881 in the 2nd Cambridgeshire (University) Rifle
Volunteers, and subsequently a Lieutentant in Dyme's
Mounted Rifles. On appointment at Cape Town he
joined the Natal Mounted Police at the termination of
the Basuto question . He was for four years, from 1889
to 1893, in the Bechuanaland Border Police.
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We understand, says the “ Essex County Chronicle,'
that a petition has been forwarded to Lord Warwick , as
Provincial Grand Master of Essex Freemasons, for the
formation of a new Lodge to be held at the Castle Hotel ,
Woodford , and that he has not only acceded to the
request, but himself suggested that the proposed Lodge
shall be called the Warwick . There are fifteen founders,
including Bros. Dr. Salter, of Tolleshunt D'Arcy , Sir
Wm . Abdy, Bart., and other well- known Masons in the
interior of the county , and two or three from the district,
Bro . Col. Lockwood is, we believe , likely to be the first
Senior Warden . The consecration will probably take
place in the early spring .
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The committee for securing the election of Bro . Chas.
W. Hudson P.G.W. Sussex, as Grand Treasurer of
England, includes Sir W. T. Marriott as Chairman , and
Bro . c . Grabam P.P.G.R. Kent as Secretary. About
500 brethren form the Committee .
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A meeting of the Committee just appointed to
consider the erection of new Masonic buildings at Oxford
will take place shortly , under the presidency of the
Provincial Grand Master. Considering what a strong.
hold ofMasonry Oxford is, says the “ Oxford Chronicle,
there should be very little difficulty in raising the
necessary funds. A large room in the centre of the City
suitable for balls, concerts , & c., would be a great boon
to the citizens, and whatever is decided on , this at least
should not be lost sight of by the Committee in their
deliberations.
The Rev. Thomas Lloyd , rector of Easthorpe,
Colchester, a prominent Essex brother, has accepted the
living of Theydon Garnon , near Epping, which is of the
annual value of seven hundred pounds. The rectory
house , which is so large as to be an encumbrance to the
living, has, by permission of the Archbishop of
Canterbury , been sold , and the purchase money , three
thousand four hundred pounds, has been placed by the
treasurer of Queen Anne's Bounty to the credit of the
benefice .
EVERY HOUSE may shortly be supplied with electric light by a
simple piece of mechanism placed over the kitchen chimney , if a
new plan of Edison's for generating electricity directly from heat is
successful. Thus the poorest person could bave the benefit of a
useful invention which is now regarded as a luxury only for the
comfort of the rich . Mr. I honias Holloway, however, has given a
greater blessing to humanity than has yet been afforded by the
most wonderful discoveries of science. His Pills and Ointment
bave succeeded in cases where the greatest authorities on medical
treatment have failed . Whatever the condition of a patient may
be, these medicines will effect a cure if such a thing is humanly
possible,
 27TH JANUARY 1894.1 The Freemason's
RECOMMENDING APPLICANTS .
HEN a Brother goes around boasting of the
W number of applicants he has proposed , or
promises to bring in a specified number in a specified
time, there is always connected with the boasting and
promise a suspicion of authorised , prohibited action ,
for no member of the Craft is permitted to approach
anyone to induce him to become a Mason , and every
applicant must make application of his own free will
and accord. Therefore , no Brother can promise to bring
in any specified number, for he cannot tell whether one,
one hundred, or none will request him to present their
application .
Applicants for initiation and membersbip, and for
membership, thus obtained , often prove undesirable, for
the Lodge , to its regret , soon learns of their uselessness
and unworthiness, and would be glad to get rid of them ,
but the door, having been so easily opened by the failure
of committees of investigation to perform their duty,
and the desire of Worshipful Masters to exceed their
predecessor in the number added to the roll, is difficult
to shut.
We remember hearing a Past Grand Master say that
when he was Grand Master he heard of a Brother who
was boasting of having put in a number of applications
in his Lodge in a few months. The Grand Master sent
for him , and after telling him what he had heard , informed
him that there was the appearance of something wrong,
for it was hardly possible for anyone legitimately to bring
so many applications in so short a time , therefore it
must be stopped, and , if continued in , the matter
would be strictly inquired into, and be dealt with
accordingly.
We also remember hearing the same Past Grand
Master say that his son came to him and said :
" Father , I have been thinking of trying to be a Mason ."
Much as he desired him to be a Mason , he did not say
to him , “ It is the best thing you can do ," or " You
ought to have been one before this time, " but he did
say, “ When you are done thinking and have made up
your mind let me know .” If Masons would strictly
adhere to rules and regulations in this matter , appli
cants lacking the necessary qualifications would not so
often cross the Masonic threshold.— Keystone.
Complaint is not infrequently made of the neglect of
duty by Officers in Lodges and Chapters. That neglect
is often begotten of a lack of interest in the work gener
ally . This lack of interest isin turn too frequently the
result of example in the W.M. or Z. , who manifest
an entire want of sympathy with the duties they have
undertaken . A Master or Principal can best serve his
Lodge or Chapter by seeking to enlist the sympathies of
his subordinate Officers, and one means to that end is to
appeal to their social instincts. At the social board,
where conversation can be engaged in , uninterrupted by
a
conceived which will harmonise the work of the whole
session . There is far more required of Masters and
Principals than merely officiating in the Lodge and
Chapter, and the more thoroughly that is realised the
less complaint there will be of want of support from this ,
that, orthe other Officer.— “ Mallet," in Glasgow Evening
News.
Masonic Balls have recently been held with consider
able success in various parts of the country. On the
9th the Pelham Pillar Lodge held its annual gathering
at Grimsby ; while on the 11th the brethren at East
bourne enjoyed themselves at their ball, which has the
regular support of the three Lodges of the town , and is
organised with the view of benefitting the Charities.
0 0 0 SEPARATE
The Worcester Masonic Buildings Company, Limited
has been registered with a capital of £3,000, in £5
shares. Objects : To acquire, re -build , furnish and
maintain a Masonic Hall and other buildings in the city
of Worcester.
Chronicle , 27
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER AT MANCHESTER.
Behrough the three degrees of"Craft Masonry, commemorated
the event by inviting the whole of hisbrethren ofthe Longsight
Lodge, No. 2464, to a dinner, which was held at the Victoria Hotel,
Manchester, on the 17th . Each brother was accorded the privilege
of inviting a Masonic friend, and upwards of 50 were present on the
occasion, the following being the principal guests : Brothers
Councillor Thos. Uttley W.M., Hy. Grimshaw S.W., W. Gadd J.W.,
T. G. Berry ' P.M. Treas ., W. H. Wilson Sec . of 2464, Ald . Lloyd
Higginbottom , H. Sheard , H. Mundy, F. W. Lean P.M. P.G.S.V. ,
E. H. Ritson, C. S. Cotton , Hy. Wood , F. Glynn , R. Barlow, D.
Baxter, John Adamson , Wm. Hy. Peak P.M. 993 P.G.D.C. , John
Studd P.M. 163 P.P.G.D.C. , J. Robinson W.M. 1219, Councillor
Samuel Mills W.M. 1077 , W. J. Melling P.M. 2185, John Walkden
P.M. 1534, R. Dottie P.M. 1161, J. Grime 163, J. H. Greenwood ,
W. J. Maltby.
The company began to arrive about six o'clock, and were not
long before they sat down to one of those admirable dinners for
which Messrs. Spiers and Pond are famed, and which have become
historical in Manchester hotel management. The large Masonic
room , to which the brethren subsequently retired , had been
converted into a handsome drawing room , and the bijou tables were
plentifullysupplied with fruitsand tropical plants of all kinds ; in
deed, nothing had been spared in the matter of wines, viands, and
the general surroundings to make the gathering a perfect success,
and this object was attained .
The principal speakers were Bros. Uttley, L. Higginbottom ,
Mills, Lean, Studd , and Robinson , who were unanimous in thank
ing Bro. Adamson for the magnificent way in which he had upheld
the role of host.
Bro . Adamson , in responding to the toast of his health, said he
thanked Bro. Uttley for the able manner in which he had
introduced his name to the company. Very briefly Bro. Adamson
described his first impressions of Freemasonry, explaining in effect
that it was the beautiful language with which the ceremonies
abounded, the pervading tone of religion, and the fervent and
profound manner in which they had been performed, which had
inspired him with a desire to know more of the brethren who took
an interest in such solemn observances. With regard to that
evening, he had never felt more delighted in his life , and was fully
repaid by seeing the genial faces, and by receiving the warm
approbation of the brethren present. In conclusion he hoped that
this might only be the beginning of many very happy meetings of
& similar character.
The speeches were very plesantly diversified by a musical
mélange supplied by Bros. J. H. Greenwood, Maltby, Ritson ,
Grimshaw, Wood, and others.
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ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER ,

1894-95 . THEZ
HOLY BIBLE
FREEMASON CHRONICLE
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED
ON BEHALF OF

W. BRO . CHAS. W. HUDSON , SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY 1894 .

PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX ,
P.M. 315 , 1540 and 2201 ; P.Z. 315 , 1540 , 1507, & c .
THE INSTITUTIONS, & c.
Brethren who will join the Committee are requested
-10 :
to address the Hon . Sec .,
W. Bro . CHAS. GRAHAM , P.M., P.Z., P.P.G.R. Kent, & c ., Board of Benevolence.
at the Committee Rooms :
HE regular meeting of the Board was held on
BRIGHTON " Hudson's," Terminus Gates, TI Wednesday, at the Freemasons' Hall, when the
LONDON Hudson's Depositories, Wilton Road, S.W. President and two Vice Presidents occupied their chairs,
and were supported by a large number of brethren . The
first business was to confirm the December recommend
ations and then new cases came on for consideration .
PHOTOGRAPHY .
In the course of a sitting extending over four hours a
total of £630 was voted to twenty -nine of these, three
S. HOCKETT & Co., were deferred , and one was dismissed . The grants made
included four recommendations to the Grand Master of
Photographic Printers , £40 each , and seven of £ 30 each ; while the votes com
prised ten of £ 20 each , four of £ 10 each , and four of £ 5
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET. each .
O
EGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed,
Nreceive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results , forwarded THE returns in connection with the annual exami
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give THE nation of the College of Preceptors give most
information and advice, for which our large experience fully
qualifies us. satisfactory results in association with the Girls School,
Price Lists on application . for out of 41 children entered in December last no less
than 40 have successfully passed , a result which , in view
of the sickness that prevailed at the Institution last year,
FAILING EYESIGHT . and which naturally very seriously interfered with the
preparation and tuition of the pupils, is regarded as both
PERSONS suffering from Defective satisfactory and somewhat unexpected . We have great
have been unable to get suitable glas pleasure in adding a word of praise to the many already
ses elsewhere), should consult Mr. offered to the staff on this result, and hope the same
Bluett, who hashad 30 years'practical good fortune may ever attend the efforts ofMiss Davis
experience in making and adapting Spectacles for every form of and her assistant teachers on behalf of our Girls .
defective Eyesight, and for which he has received numerous un During the last three years 161 girls have been sent
solicited testimonials. The Eyes carefully Examined and Sight
Tested FREE. Spectacles from 1/6 per pair. up to the periodical examinations, and of these only four
have failed to secure awards, a result which goes far to
Ophthalmic ] F. BLUETT, [ Optician prove the thoroughness of the education given to the
8a GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON , W. orphan daughters of the Craft at the Girls Institution .
(Four doors from Oxford Street.)

RO . JOHN PROBERT will be happy to provide high class A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Ladies' Nights. For terms:—Woodville, New Barnet, N. ONDAY, the 8th inst., was a red letter day in the lives of the
was crowded to overflowing, 1,300 having responded to an invitation
TOULD any Brother kindly give employment to a poor old given to them by Bro. Alderman Richard Mottram , to witness an
entertainment illustrated by the oxy-hydrogen lantern. Bro. Lees
Caretaker or any capacity . Wife good cook, manager and needle Knowles , M.P. (West Salford ), occupied the chair, and he was
woman ; no encumbrances, good references . - M ., 25 Ansley Road , supported by Councillors Boys, Haworth , Hudson and Luckman,
Peckham , S.E. Bros. Samuel Statham P.M. 1773 P.P.G.Tr., Richard Duxbury P.M.
1773 P.P.St.B., and Mr. L. F. Roberts.
The first portion of the entertainmentrepresented a journey from
Manchester to London , via the Midland Railway , returning home
HOTELS, ETC. by sea and the ship canal. The views were very instructive and
exceedingly amusing, those of the Ship Canal, which were from
- :0 :
photographs taken on the opening day , being much appreciated
and loudly applauded.
EA
ALING - Feathers Hotel. The second portion consisted of a selection of views of local
scenery , and portraits of well known public men , including digni.
EPICR.NE –Pier Hotel, CavendishTelacion, iepriefca. taries connected with both Church and State.
Upon leaving the room every child was presented with an
orange, and went away highly delighted with the evening's enter
Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application . tainment. Loud cheers were given for Bro. Alderman Mottram ,
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor. who had thus cast at least one glimmer of sunshine upon their
AVERFORDWEST - Queen's Family and Commercial Hotel. young lives.
HA BEN . M. DAVIES, Proprietor.

accommodation for Large

Ricaccommodalitat Earte,oradjoins Baitreya Station . Every
Small Parties. THE MINNEHAHA MINSTRELS .
ANDWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercial Hotel. Good
SAStabling . J.J. FILMER, Proprietor. T is questionable if there is any body of gentlemen who have
OWES (WEST) —Gloucester and Globe Hotels. the Minnehaha Minstrels. Everyone knows how this amatuer
COWES G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor. troupe is constituted, and knows it has been established for the
purpose of giving high class minstrel performances in aid of deserv.
ing charities. All honour to the members for their noble work .
OOKBINDING in all its branches. Price list on application . On Saturday evening, 13th inst., the public of Stockport had another
opportunity of listening to an admirably arranged programmein

27TH JANUARY 1894.1
The Freemason's
the Volunteer Armoury, and the same time benefitting the Insti
tute for the Blind and Deaf and Dumb, the charitable work of
which institution is crippled for wantof funds. Last year a perform
ance by the Minnehaha Minstrels realised a sum of £ 101 Îls 6d in
aid of this institution , and itmay not be out of place tomention that
the Minstrels have obtained for different charities no less a sum
than £8,200. The present is their fifteenth season . The troupe
on Saturday evening were minus the services ofMr. Jno. Allen (the
well known humourist ) and Bro . G. R. Ward (who was down for a
bones solo “ Echoes " ), both gentlemen being indisposed . There was
& large and appreciative audience, including the Mayor (Councillor
Jno. Turner ), and a large number of magistrates and members of
the Corporation . The band , under the able conductorship of Bro.
Oliver Gaggs, had a very cordial reception , and did their work well.
Several of the medleys given were composed and arranged specially
for the troupe by Bro. Oliver Gaggs. Bro . W. A. Brabner W.M.
2363 in “ DeLecture," and Mr. H.Davies (hon . sec. ofthe troupe) in
“ It's hard to love," were both funny. Bro . W. F. Wollaston
(President ) made a happy interlocutor. Mr. C. W.Mason was the
accompanist, and Mr. W. Jagger the stage manager.- Stockport
Advertiser .
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
ROYAL ARCH .
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KING EDWIN CHAPTER , No. 660 .
Freemasons' Hall, Malton , when Comp. R.G.Lucas P.P.G.R.
was installed , the ceremony being performed by Comp. A. W.
Walker P.P.G.D.C. P.Z. Comp. the Rev. E. A. B. Pitman had been
elected to the chair of H., but was unfortunately not able to be
present owing to illness, and his installation had consequently to be
postponed . Comp. W. J. Marshall P.P.G.O. was installed J.
0 0 0 provides a concert for them , and also a ball. The gathering this
PLEIADES CHAPTER , No. 710.
T the meeting held at Totnes , on the 11th, Comp. F. O.
Taylor , J.P., F.L.S., F.C.S., & c., was unanimously elected M E.Z.
for the ensuing year, Comps. Solomon Tozer H., P. G. David J.,
W. Bennett Maye P.Z. Scribe E., and Jno. Crocker Janitor.
O 0 0 IR M. Hicks Beach , Bart., as Provincial Grand Master of
ST. AUBYN CHAPTER , No. 954.
Rev. Dr. Lemon presented a pair of tracing boards, hand
somely framed , to the Chapter. The presentation was accepted by
Senior Past 1st Principal Comp. Waton, on behalf of the Chapter,
and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donor. An adjourn
ment was then made to the refreshment rooms, where a most
enjoyable evening was spent.
0 0 O instrument is a very fine one, and is intended for use in the
GALLERY CHAPTER , No. 1928 .
Ta convocation of this Chapter, held at Anderton's Hotel,
A Fleet Street, E.C., on Saturday last, the 13th inst., the
principals upon the dais were comps. E. E. Peacock M.E.Z., Henry
Massey P.Z. acting H., and C.K.Moore J. After the minutes of
the last meeting had been read and confirmed Bros. John Duguid
Irvine and Orlton Cooper were balloted for and accepted , and were
subsequently exalted in a very efficient manner by the M.E.Z.
During the evening a handsome P.Z. jewel was presented to
Comp. Wright I.P.Z., which he suitably acknowledged .
MASONRY .
MARK
FEARNLEY LODGE , No. 58 .
T the annualmeetingheld at the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax,
АТon the 10th, there was a large gathering of brethren , including
Bro . J. Barker P.M. P.G.0 . D.P.G.M. West York ., and many other
visitors from Lodges in the Province . Bro . W. J. Morris was
installed W.M., the ceremony being given in a most impressive
manner by the retiring Master, Bro . Walter Hanson, assisted by
Bro . H. S. Houldsworth P.M. P.G.S. P.P.G.S.W.
Supper was served in the dining room , after which the usual
Mark toasts were honoured .
0 “ Dartnall's."97
FRIENDSHIP UNANIMITY LODGE, No. 191.
C. Strawbridge S.W.was installed W.M. for the ensuing year.
The ceremony was performed by Bro. R. C. Else Prov. G.M.M.
Somerset, and the newly installed Master afterwards appointed and
invested his Officers. After theceremony thebrethren sat down to
dinner.
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Chronicle . 29
CRAFT .
LODGE OF FREEDOM , No. 77.
THE sixth Masonic ball given under the auspices of this ancient
Hotel, Gravesend, the large hall ofwhich had been newly decorated
for the occasion by Bro . John Simpson . The ball, which was given
by the sanction and under the patronage of Earl Amherst P.G.M.
of Kent, was very fully attended , all the available tickets having
been taken up some time before the event, so thatthose who delayed
making applications until the last moment were disappointed .
Dancing commenced soon after nine o'clock to the enlivening strains
of Mr. F.Watson's string band, and was continued without inter
mission , except for a brief interval for supper, until four in the
morning. A dispensation to wear Masonic clothing had been granted ,
and the regalia of the brethren mixed well with the pretty colours
ofthe charming costumes worn by the ladies. All present agreed
that the gathering was highly successful, a fact that was owing to
the energetic efforts of the Committee , especially Bros. Rackstraw
W.M. and J. C. Biggs Secretary. Bros. F. Hitchens P.M.and G.
Masters acted as Directors of the Ceremonies.
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ANCIENT UNION LODGE , No. 203.
T the Masonic Temple, Hope Street, Liverpool, on the 18th ,
AT Bro . Frederick R. Tester was installed as WorshipfulMaster.
The chair was occupied at the commencement of the proceedings by
Bro . Joseph Worthington W.M., who inducted his successor, with
the assistance of Bro . J. N. Hounsell.
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FIDELITY LODGE , No. 230 .
THE annual banquet was held on the 17th , at the Royal Hotel,
annual festival, principally on account of the fact that it is the
only Lodge that invites ladies to their banquet, and subsequently
year proved quite as enjoyable and as successful as any of the series.
A capital dinner was well served by the lessee, Mr. Harrison , after
which the toast list was gone through and the remainder of the
evening was devoted to the concert and ball.
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ROYAL UNION LODGE, No. 246 .
Gloucestershire, was present at theMasonic Hall, Cheltenham
at the annual festival of this Lodge, when Bro . S. P. Ryland was
re - installed for a second term of office as Worshipful Master. The
ceremony of installation was performed by the Deputy Provincial
Grand Master, Bro . R. V. Vassar-Smith Grand Senior Deacon ,
assisted by the Prov. G. Master and Bro , the Baron de Ferrieres
P.G.D., W. Forth . P.P.G.W., J. L. Butler, E. Lawrence,
Felton, Norman , J. Waghorne, and Huband Past Masters of the
Lodge. After the installation , the usual charity votes were passed,
and an incident of the meeting was the presentation to the Lodges
meeting in and owning the Hall of a new American organ. The
ceremonies at the Hall, though the old organ remains as an orna
ment and for its associations. The presentation was made, in the
name of the subscribing brethren , by Bro . Horace Fisher, to whose
initiative and exertions the gift was due. The banquet room , to
which the brethren adjourned after Lodge, had been specially
lighted by electricity.
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BROTHERLY LOVE LODGE, No. 329 .
T the Lodge-room at the Three Choughs Hotel, Yeovil, on the
AT 10th, Bro. Benjamin Whitby was installed W.M. The
ceremony of installing Bro . Whitby for the second time was per
formed by D.P.G.M. Bro. R. C. Else (Past Grand Deacon of
England ). The annual banquet was afterwards excellently served
by Bro. Box , the new proprietor of the Choughs Hotel. The
WorshipfulMaster presided , and the usual toasts were honoured.
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PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE, No. 359.
T the Masonic Hall, Albion Place, Southampton , on Monday,
the ensuing year. The attendance numbered close on a hundred
brethren . After the initiation of a candidate by Bro. Griffiths,
the installation ceremony was carried out by Bro. J. E. Aldis.
Votes of thanks were accorded to the Installing Master and the
retiring Master, accompanied in the latter case with a vote for a
jewel in recognition ofthe efficientmanner in which he has filled the
chair of the Lodge during the past year. The installation banquet
was afterwards served in excellent style by Bro . Brunton , of
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HARMONY LODGE, NO. 372 .
N the occasion of the annual meeting held on the 10th , at the
installed W.M., the ceremony being conducted by Bro . W. Britton
P.M. At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to
the Feathers ' Hotel,where the banquet was served by Host Perriam
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LODGE OF PEACE , No. 322 .
THE festival of St. John was held on the 18th , at the Warren
TABulletieg Arms Hotel, Stockport.
The name ofMr. James Baron , Manager, was successfully sub
mitted to the ballot, and having been prepared , that gentleman was
regularly initiated by Bro. George Brady P.M. P.P.G.S.B., hebeing
assisted by Bro . John H. Ratcliffe S.W., who explained the working
tools , and delivered the charge.
The retiring Master, Bro . John Armitage, installed Bro . J. H.
Ratcliffe. Bro. John Nicholson P.M. invested his Officers.
Bro. J. Worsnup P.M. P.P.G.D. Treasurer then presented his
accounts for the financial year , which were duly passed .
Upwards of 50 brethren partook of dinner provided by Mrs.
Firth. Several toasts were honoured during the evening, and songs
were contributed by the brethren .
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UNION LODGE, No. 414 .
THE installation was held on the 16th , at the Masonic Hall ,
THE Reading, when W.M.the Rev. Canon Garry installed Bro. G.
S. Galt as his successor.
Subsequently the annual banquet was held at the Great Western
Hotel, when 70 brethren sat down to a capital repast served by Bro.
W.G. Flanagan .
O 0 0 for the past year, Bro. H. Opie . The catering was by Mrs. Buston,
MENTURIA LODGE, No. 418 .
THE instal lation of Bro . Edmund Jones took place last month,
T at the Masonic Hall, Hanley, in the presence of about 90
brethren , including many visitors from other Lodges. The ceremony
was performed by Bro . David Jones, the retiring W.M., assisted by
Bros. J. B. Piercy P.P.G.S.W., F. Brandon P.P.G.R., H. Windle
P.P.G.J.D., E. V. Greatbach P.P.G. Supt. of Works, W. Tunnicliff
P.P.G. Supt. of Works, E. B. Jackson P.P.G.S.B., E. Devereux
P.M.
After the Lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to the
Town Hall, wbere a banquet was provided by Bro . Munro . After
dinner the Loyal toasts were honoured.
Bro. Piercy proposed theMasonic Charities . He said in enrolling
members they were careful not to admit persons in needy circum
stances with a view to bettering their position in life. But there
were instances in which brothers who had nobly fought the battle
of life becamereduced, from circumstances beyond their control, to
distress and poverty. To such as those a helpinghand was extended,
and they were assisted in no niggardly spirit through the Masonic
Charities. It was not possible to find any other Institution which
contributed so much as £ 50,000 a year in support of Charities in
London . Hewent on to say that a good work was being done in the
Girls School. Thanks to the great exertions of Bros.Greatbach and
Tunnicliff, the Boys School was re-organised three years ago , and
the boys were well clothed , fed, and educated . Heappealed to them
for additional funds for the Institution for the aged. Staffordshire
had 1,254 votes for the Boys School, 963 for the Girls, and 905 for
the Aged. In Cheshire a Benevolent Association had been formed
for that Province, and £ 3,200 had been raised , and last week two
aged Masons were elected to be recipients of an annuity of £ 20 each .
He suggested the formation of a similar fund for the Province of
Staffordshire.
Bro. H.Windle , in a few appropriate remarks responded.
Some other toasts, including the health of the W.M.and the
visitors, were drunk .
Several brethren contributed vocalmusic and recitations, and
the evening was spent very pleasantly .
SUTHERLAND LODGE OF UNITY, No. 460 .
N the 19th inst. Bro . F. Skerrett P.G. Supt. of Works was
Worshipful Master, on bebalf of the Lodge, presented Past Master's
jewels to Bros. Edwards, Newby, and Eardly. The Duke of
Sutherland presented a hunch of venison from Dunrobin for the
banquet which followed the proceedings of the Lodge. A vote of
thanks was heartily accorded to the Duke, and gratification was
expressed that his Grace had manifested his interest .
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LA TOLERANCE LODGE, No. 538 .
RO. S. G. Edridge was installed W.M. at the meeting held at
Money P.G M. for Surrey, Frederick West Deputy P.G.M., and
many others . Bro. F. Cambridge P.G.O. for Surrey provided the
music. At the banquet which followed, Bro . S. G. Edridge
presided , and was enthusiastically welcomed . He stated his
intention of acting as steward at the approaching Festival of the
Benevolent Institution, and also of becoming a V.P. thereof.
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ETRUSCAN LODGE, No. 546 .
T the Masonic Hall, Longton, on Thursday, the 11th inst., Bro .
performed by the retiring W.M., Bro . J. M.Wood .
Bro. Webberley Secretary , read an official communication from
the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England , announcing that the
Prince of Wales M.W.G.M.had appointed the Earl of Dartmouth
(Lord Lieutenant of the county of Stafford) to the position of P.G.M.
of tue Province of Staffordshire, and the announcement gave the
greatest satisfaction to the brethren assembled .
At the close of the Lodge the brethren adjourned to the Crown
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and Anchor Hotel, where an excellent banquet was served by Bro.
G. Bennion . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
Bro . Webberley proposed the health of the Earl of Dartmouth
as the P.G.M. Designate, and gave an intere ting account of the
P.G. Masters and their deputies from the time of Col. Vernon to the
present day, expressing his belief that a nobleman who was
striving to do his duty in the high position he held in Staffordshire
would do good work in connection with Freemasonry.
Bro . A. Newton proposed the Masonic Charities, referrirg to
the support of the three central Institutions as well as the local
charitable associations as complete refutation of the charge some
times made by ignorant and spiteful people that Freemasons were
banded together for conviviality onlv. He claimed for Freemasonry
that it did more charitable work than any other institution ,
Bro . T. H. Griffiths, who responded , made an excellent speech to
the same effect.
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DRUIDS LODGE, No. 589 .
T. John's festival was celebrated on Monday, 8th inst. Two
elect, Bro. Rev. W. R. Erskine (vicar of Treleigh), was deferred in
consequence of the illness of the Rev. gentleman , and of course the
customary appointment of officers did nottake place. The banquet
in the large room beneath the Lodge was presided over by the W.M.
of the London Hotel. During the evening numerous expressions of
regret at the illness of the W.M.-elect were uttered.
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WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY, No. 663.
N
at the Masonic Hall, Devizes. The outgoing W.M. (Bro . J.
P. Martin ) installed the S.W., Bro. F. G. Billingham as W.M., in a
most able manner, and afterwards delivered the usual addresses.
There was a good attendance of members of the Lodge, and the
following visitors were present :-Bros. W. S. Bambridge P.M.
P.J.G.W. Wilts, T. J. Leader W.M., and H. Hillier 1533, W. J.
Mann P.M. P.P.J.G.W. Wilts, H.Mundy W.M., H. White 1.P.M.,
and T. M. Garlick S.W. 632, D. Strachan P.M. 1066 , and T. W.
Flint J.D. 1388 .
The newly- installed W.M.appointed and invested the Officers of
the Lodge for the ensuing year as follows :-Bros. J. P. Martin
I.P.M., F. Reynolds S.W. (by deputy), F. Wyatt J.W., Revd. W.
Humphrys P.M. Chap., F. S. Hancock P.M. Treas., T. C. Hopkins
P.M. Sec., H. H. Baker S.D., J. Hunt J.D., H. Howse P.M. D.C.,
W. H. Bush P.M. Org ., S. W. Tayler I.G., A. Sheppard and F.
Rendell Stds., O. R. Barnes Tyler.
After the Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to a banquet
at the Bear Hotel, which was served up in excellent style by Bro .
Reynolds, and for which Bro. Simon Watson Taylor sent his usual
kind present of venison .
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ST. TUDNO LODGE, No. 755 .
THE annual installation was held at Llandudno,on Wednesday,
THE 10th inst. Bro . T. B. Farrington (Conway) was installed ,the
ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . R. S. Chamberlain
P.M. P.P.G.S.W.North Wales.
The banquet was served at the Imperial Hotel, the catering of
Bro . Chantrey giving every satisfaction .
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GOSPORT LODGE, No. 903.
THE annual installation was held on the 9th , at the India Arms
Bro . M. Hart W.M. Preceding the installation a new member was
initiated by the outgoing Master. The retiring W.M. was also
presented with a P.M.'s jewel, as a recognition of his work. At the
conclusion of the installation an adjournment was made to the
banquetting-room , where a numerous company sat down to a well
served repast .
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PELHAM LODGE, No. 939.
Bro . W. G. Humber was installed. The ceremony was per
formed by Bro. W.G. Boot P.P.G.O.
The banquet was held at Bro. Ĝ . Phillips's, Lion Hotel.
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EGERTON LODGE, No. 1030 .
THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel, Heaton
Bros. George Edward Wrightand Walter Birch were passed by
the W.M. and Bro. W. H. Vaughan respectively . Bro. W. Barker
Bale was raised by the W.M., the J.W. Bro . A. W. Pemberton
explaining the working tools in each instance .
The usual festive board followed .
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WALTON LODGE, No. 1086 .
ROTHER Garrett, who has occupied the position of Master
was installed by Bro. R. Toote P.P.G.T., at the meeting held at the
Skelmersdale Masonic Hall, Kirkdale , Liverpool, on the 17th inst.
Subsequently a banquet was held , at which Bro. Garrett was
presented , on behalf of the Lodge, with a jewel, as a token of the
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 27TH JANUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's
esteem and regard of the members. Bro. Garrett thanked the
members in appropriate terms , and then congratulated the Lodge
on the successful year just experienced. During the year their
income had exceeded the expenditure by over £ 50. He referred to
the many happy social gatherings theyhad held, and spoke of the
amicable way in which the Officers and members had worked to
gether and supported him.
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JOPPA LODGE , No. 1114.
N Wednesday, the 17th inst. , Bro. Henry Spelman Smith was
..
Grummett P.M., of Norwich, performed the ceremony. The W.M.
having been installed, invested his Officers.
At the close of the business the brethren adjourned to the Crown
Hotel, where the annual banquet had been provided by Bro. William
Harvey.
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BRIDGEWATER LODGE, No. 1213.
N By the Members of the Architect Lodge, No. 1375, as a token of
Onthe Masonic Rooms, Eccles, for the purpose of participating
in the installation of Bro . Samuel Spencer. The day's proceedings
commenced by the initiation of Mr. Peter Wild . Bro . R. H.
Williams P.M. P.P.G.S.B. of Worsley, was the Installing Master,
and acquitted himself grandly, under the critical eye of Bro. Wm.
Goodacre P.G. Sec., who honoured the Lodge with a visit.
The toast of the evening, that of the newly installed W.M. , was
proposed by Bro. Brittain , his immediate predecessor, in felicitous
terms, who said an excellent start had been made, which augured
well for the Lodge in the hands to which it was now committed .
Bro. Spencer having suitably replied, proposed the health of Bro.
Brittain and presented him , in name of the Lodge, with a P.M.'s
jewel as a momento of his year in the chair.
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ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1247.
T the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth , on the 11th , Bro. H. T. C.
Lord , and W. H. Mayne. The Officers having been invested, Bro. J.
R. Lord was re-elected representative at the Committee of Petitions,
and H. J. Barter Charity Steward .
The banquet was fixed for 14th of February.
O 0 0 to the Officers, calling for especial commendation.
NORMAN LODGE, No. 1334 .
T the annual meeting held on the 17th , in the Masonic Hall,
A" Durham , Bro. T. Westrope was installed W.M. and afterwards
appointed the Officers.
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LINDSAY LODGE , No. 1335 .
TIHE festival of St. John was celebrated on the 9th, at Wigan
.
White P.M. and Bro. W. Johnson P.M. P.P.S.G.W. The Lodge
was numerously attended , the visitors including several distinguished
brethren .
The banquet was held at the Masonic Hall, King Street.
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LODGE OF ST. JOHN , No. 1343.
AT Essex, on Tuesday, 23rd inst. , Messrs. Harold Tuson , John;
Melvin , and Thomas Skinner were regularly initiated by the W.M.,
Bro. William J. Godwin. The first named brother left on Friday
for Melbourne, and received the hearty good wishes of the brethren
for his success at the Antipodes.
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ARCHITECT LODGE, No. 1375.
THE installation of Bro. Jas. Morrison junr. , and Festival of St.
TE John, were held at the Masonic Rooms, Chorlton -cum -Hardy,
on Friday, the 5th inst,the following brethren being present :- Bros.
Cyril H. Beever W.M., W. Dyson Fryer I.P.M., Jas. Morrison jun.
S.W., Alfred Pickford J.W. , Hy. Nall P.M.Treas., Jno. G.Bromley
P.M. Secy ., Chas. Rawle J.D., W. F. Hesketh P.M. D. of C. , J.
A. Carse , A. Redfearn , I. R. E. Birkett and Edwd. M. Beebee
Stewards, Councillor John Bradshaw P.M. Prov. G.S.D. , James
Laidlaw P.M. P.P.G.D., Arth. A. Moss P.M. , Dunbar Murray P.M.,
Edw. Roberts P.M. Prov. G.T. ( FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), William
Rushton , Howard Sacré, JohnMann Crone, John Coupland, Som
Tiller, Hugh W. Bloomer. Visitors :-Bros. G. A. Myers P.M.
Prov. G.D. of C., M. Thomas 1.M. 204 and 2363 P.P.G.D. (E.L.),
Geo . Board P.M. 1798 P.P.G.D. (E.L.), Chas. Heywood P.M. 1887
P.P.G.D.C. Jas. J. Lambert P.M. 1387 P.P.G.R., T. H. Scholfield
W.M. 163, Jas. Wilcox W.M. 1140, Francis Long W.M. J. H.
Marsb W.M. 1730, T. T. Shann W.M. 2109, W. A. Brabner W.M.
2363, Jobn R. R. Jeffery S.W. 1140, John Travers S.W. 1387, H.
B. Shepherd S.D. 2091, Chas. Shaw S.S. 1147, Jno. Southam P.M.
1140 , Fred Renshaw P.M.1387, Eli Winterbottom P.M. 1773, Chas.
C. Bygrave 2091, R. Foster 277,R. A. Macfarlane 993, P. J. Walsh
1147, E. P. Woodhouse 1887, E Bostock 1493, W. Grant 2231 ,
Albt. Jarratt.
The ballot was successfully taken for Bro. Wm . Martin , Scoon
aud Perth Lodge, No. 3 (Scotch C.). The Auditors' report and
Treasurer's accounts having been subinitted, a Board of Installed
Masters was formed and Bro . Morrison was regularly installed by
Bro. Beover. The working tools were presented and explained by
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Bro. Fryer ; Bro . Moss gave the address to the Wardens, Bro N . all
that to the brethren, and Bro. Hesketh that to the following Officers
who had just been appointed , viz., Alfd. Pickford jun. S.W., Chas.
Rawle J.W. , Hy. Nall P.M. Treas. , John G. Bromley P.M. Sec .,
Jas. A. Carse J.D., John Coupland I.G., Wm . Rushton Organist.,
A. Redfearn , I. R. E. Birkett, E. M. Beebee, J. H. Crone, Sam. Tiller
and J. R. Kastner Stewards. Bro. Thos. A. Holland had been
at a future meeting. Bro. Bradshaw was elected Charity Repre
sentative.
The festival of St. John was subsequently held in the large
dining room of the hall , the excellent dinner being under the per
sonal superintendence of Mrs. and Mr. Langford , hall keepers,
Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted, the same being
pleasantly relieved by songs, etc., rendered by Bros. Beever, Brabner,
Jarratt, Nall, Rushton, Shaw , and Thomas .
During the evening a magnificent gold jewel was presented to
Bro. Beever on behalf of the Lodge, bearing the following
inscription :
Majority year.
Presented to Bro. BEEVER P.M. ,
their recognition of his valuable services.
5th January 1894.
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METROPOLITAN LODGE, No. 1507.
THE regular meeting was held on the 17th inst ., under the
THE presidency of Bro . John Greenhill McEwan, W.M. Bros.
Sargent and Campbell were raised, and Bros. Jackson and Bocock
passed. At the banquet which followed the working of the Lodge,
Bro. W. M. Stiles B.M. expressed the hope that the members
would rally round him , and advance in every way they could his
candidature for the post of Grand Treasurer, for which Bro. Lord
George Hamilton , M.Þ. , had nominated him .
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URMSTON LODGE, No. 1730.
N Monday, 8th inst., Bro. W. Goodacre P.M. P.G.Sw.B. Eng.
The
brethren, following a previous custom , assembled in the large room
of the Central Schools, Urmston, where the installation took place,
the ceremony being performed by several Past Masters of the Lodge,
Bro. Lloyd in his address to the Wardens, and Bro . Slyman in that
Subsequently the newly-installed W.M. presented to Bro .Marsh
I.P.M. a handsome gold jewel, which bore the following inscription :
Urmston Lodge, No. 1730. — Presented by the Brethren to
Bro. John HARDWICKE MARSH ,
As a mark of their esteem . — 8th January 1894.
S.W. , John Walton jun . J.W. , Edwar3 Lewis Littler P.M.P.P.G.P.
Treas ., G. R. Lloyd P.M. Prov. G. Treasurer Secretary, Walter
Bowers S.D. , G. G. Mends J.D. , G. A. Myers P.M. P.G.D.C. D.C. ,
J. Bowers P.M.Organist, J. Ormrod I.G.,G. Stott sen ., T. French,
W. Hallard, J. Plowman, F. P. Moles, and J. Fowler Stewards,
The festival of St. John took place in the school room of the
building, the banquet being provided by Bro. John Walton, of the
Victoria Hotel. The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts succeeded,
which were excellently varied by songs and recitations from Bros.
Hy. Nall P.M. , and E. Roberts P.M.
Besides those mentioned above, there were presentat the Lodge
and banquet :-Bros. R. Swindells P.M. , Pcter Heaton P.M.
P.P.G.S. , Gerald Biron , J. Artingstall, G. G. R. Mends, A. Hawkins,
Dr. Hedley Jones. Visitors :-Bros. W. Broughton W.M. 1345, R.
E. Stringleman W.M. 2231 , John Roberts S.W. 2231, A. K.
Boothroyd 1134 and S.W. 2359, A. Dunkeley J.D. 1147, R. Wardle
P.M. 2216, Thos. Wilson P.M. 1814 P.G.S.D., W, Bowden 1814 and
2229, with many others.
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ZION LODGE, No. 1798.
MHE regular meeting was held at the Grand Hotel, Manchester,
THE on Wednesday, 10th, Bro. John Fisher W.M. There were also
present :-Bros. Alired Dc Botton I.P.M. , Walter Fowden S.W. , L.
E. Levy J.W. , S. Mamelok P.M. Treas. , A. Smith Sec. , Alexander
Kirkwood J.D. , Walter Marshall I.G., Chas. J. Sassoon S., George
Board P.M. P.P.G.D., Julius Arensberg P.M. P.P.G.P., B. Steel,
L. Frankenstein P.M., G. Rideal P.M., Max Frankenburg , S.
Kramrisch , Frederick Stein , Simon Frankepstein , Elias Nathan
P.M. , Eaward Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ).
Mr. Mark Goldman was initiated by Bro. L. Frankenstein P.M.,
he being assisted by Bros. Levy and Mamelok, the former explaining
the working tools , and the latter delivering the ancient charge.
Bro. Frederick Stern was raised by Bro. Fisher W.M. Bro.
Board presentedand explained the working tools of this degree.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic toasts
were submitted.
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ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE, No. 1823.
B held at the Masonic Hall ,,Clare. The outgoing W.M. , Bro.
J. Bardwell, ably performed the installation ceremony, after which
the newly -installed Master presented to him a bandsome jewel in
recognition of his services to the Lodge, and appointed and invested
his Officers .
The installation banquet followed at the Half Moon Hotel . The
Masonic toasts were honoured .
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VIATOR LODGE, No. 2308.
MEETING was held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street,on
A Saturday , the 20th. Bro. Banks W.M. , J. Stephens S.W.,
Chapter J.W., Ferguson P.M. Treas., Morris Sec. , Saunders S.D. ,
Nickerson J.D. , Moore, Rowe, Knight, Davis , Lowe, Morley , Glover,
Stead, Crowther, and others. Visitors :-Bros. Oldis P.M. 1288,and
Sherra 172. The minutes having been confirmed , Bro. Glover
answered the questions, was entrusted and passed . The bye-laws
were read, and the Lodge was closed.
The brethren adjourned to banquet, served under the personal
care of Bro . A. Clemow, and which gave the greatest satisfaction .
The W.M.gave the toasts briefly but earnestly .
Bro. Hobbs I.P.M. proposed the health of the W.M. referring to
the excellent work he had done, his courteous manner , and his desire
to uphold the prestige of the Lodge .
The toast of the Visitors, Past Masters, Treasurer and Secretary,
followed in quick succession.
The W.M. gave the toast of the Officers, dwelling on the great
assistance he received from them and how deeply he was indebted
for their support. He coupled the names of Bros. J. Stephens S.W.
and Saunders.
Bro. Stephens thanked the Master for his kind and flattering
remarks. They were all desirous of doing their duty, and assist
him in every way in their power. He would , with the W.M.'s per
mission , allude to his dear old friend and brother, W.M.Stiles, who
had just come amongst them and who was a candidate for the
office of Grand Treasurer. It was needless to say how many years
he had known Bro . Stiles ; he could vouch he was a brother highly
fitted to be elected to the office of Grand Treasurer. He was a Mason
of 20 years, charitable, genial,and in the front rank to support our
grand Institutions. He had undertaken the onerous office of
Steward 14 times, and was a Vice-Patron of the three Institutions,
without mentioning very many acts of kindness to brethren in times
of need. He was always to be found amongst them in their Lodges
and Lodges of Instruction, advising, instructing, and taking part in
every object for the good and benefit of the Masonic Order. He
would impress upon them that there were only two appoinments
open to the brethren to vote upon , that of the Most Worshipful
Grand Master, whom he hoped would be with them for many years,
and that of the Grand Treasurer. He believed this latterappoint
ment should be held strictly among the wearers of the Blue, and
should be an annual office, and not one as desired by a few, held by
one brother for a number of years. He trusted the brethren would
be very jealous of their privilege, and not let it be taken from them .
He hoped the brethren would use their utmost endeavours to
support and secure the election of their old friend, and prove that
their's were not merely promises, but acts. Bro. Stephens thanked
the W.M. for his kind indulgence , assuring him he would do all in
his power to make his year of office happy and prosperous.
Bro . Ferguson P.M. also impressed onthe brethren the necessity
to use their best efforts on behalf of their old friend, Bro. Stiles,
who he had known nearly 20 years . He could assure the brethren
that they would be doing an honour to themselves and paying &
tribute to a very worthy brother as well as an encouragement to those
worthy brethren who gave their time , money, and valuable services
to Masonry and its distinguished Institutions.
The W.M. spoke further on behalf of Bro. Stiles, promising his
support. Bro. Stiles replied very earnestly, evidently deeply
impressed with his most gratifying reception.
The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very happy evening.
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LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 581 .
NHE bi-monthly meeting was held at the Old Boar's Head,
T Manchester, on the nith"inst. At the former meeting Bro.
H. H. Warburton, Preceptor, had intimated that owing to his
delicate health, coupled with family ties, he felt compelled to
resign his position, and to withdraw his name as a candidate for
re -election. He thanked the brethren very sincerely for the kind
ness they had always evinced towards him , and concluded by
nominating as his successor Brother James W. Abbott P.M. 1030
P.P.G.D.C. The brethren were unanimous in their expressions of
regret that Bro. Warburton felt compelled to relinquish a position
which he had held with great credit for a number of years, and
upon the proposition of Bro. J. Townley Trotter , which was
seconded by Bro. Abbott, it was decided to convey to Bro.
Warburton the regret of the brethren upon his retirement, together
with thanks to him for valuable past seivices, the same to take the
form of an illuminated address.
The name of Bro. Abbott was then placed before the meeting, and
he was unanimously voted to the position which Bro. Warburton
had just vacated. Therefore, at the meeting of 11th January,
reverted to in the opening lines of this report, Bro. Abbott properly
began his duties, and, from our knowledge of his abilities, we may
anticipate for the Lodge of Instruction the same success which
attended the efforts of his predecessor.
The Lodge being opened a ballot was successfully taken for
Bros. Leonard Jagger, James William Howard, and William B.
Flower, all of Lodge 287 , Charles Truby 992, and John James
Deale 2109 ; Bro. Thomas Hamnett 2363 being the proposer in
each case, and Bro. Alfred Hebden P.M. Sec . the seconder. Bro .
Edward Roberts P.M. 1459 submitted the following names from the
Zion Lodge, No. 1798 : -- Bros. Charles I. Sassoon , Leon E.Levy, and
Alexander Kirkwood. Bros. Joseph Hilton 2363, and F. W. Burgess
1459, were also proposed as joining members .
A printed balance sheet, which, thanks to the Officers, was in
every way satisfactory, was passed round to each brother present,
from which it appears that this very popular Lodge of nearly 160
inembers, contributes, annually, a sum of money to the East
Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent
Institution.
Ohroniole . ( 27TH JANUARY 1894.
Letters were read from many Provincial Officers, expressing
their regret that owing to various causes they were not able to
be present .
Being the yearly meeting, the proceedings were followed by the
Festival of St. John, a recherche dinner (to wi ich 40 sat down)
being placed upon the tables, the same tully sustaining the repu
tation which Mrs. Stopford the hostess has acquired as a successful
caterer .
Bro. Abbott Preceptor, occupied the principal chair and was
well supported.
In proposing the toast of the late Preceptor, Bro . Abbott gave a
history of the progress of the Lodge of Instruction, and drew
attention to the indefatigable manner in which Bro. Warburton
had exerted himself for its success, showing that under his guidance
it had obtained popularity and gained prosperity, concluding a very
admirable speech by presenting an illuminated address, which was
as follows:
To Brother Hugh H. WARBURTON ,
P.M. 163 ,·P.P.S.G.D .
We, the members of the Lodge of Instruction , No. 581, desire to
place on record our high appreciation of the services which Bro.
Warburton has rendered to Freemasonry during the past eleven
years as Preceptor of this Lodge, aad previously for four years as
Treasurer, and to express our deep regret that his present state of
health has made it necessary for him to vacate the former position .
As an expert and able Craftsman, Bro . Warburton has proved
himself second to none in the Province, and as a private gentleman
and friend we can only say that for him to be known is to be res
pected and loved .
We sincerely trust that his declining years may be brightened
and cheered by the pleasant memories of his past well spent life.
Signed on behalf of the members,
James. W. Abbott P.M. 1030 P.P.G.D.C., Preceptor.
George T. Lenard J.W. 1077 Treasurer,
Alfred Hebden P.M. 1458 P.P.G.D.D.C., Secretary.
Old Boar's Head , Manchester,
11th January 1894.
In response , Bro. Warburton said that one of the most difficult
tasks which had fallen to his lot for the last 21 years now confronted
him. It was that length of time since he had commenced to receive
instruction in Masonry from Bro. Godfrey Higham , to whom he
owed a deep debt of gratitude. He had endeavoured to teach what
he had learned as it had been given to him by Bro. Highamr, and
in doing this he had been desirous of putting before his Masonic
brethron the beautiful words of the ritual in the manner which
they deserved, and with an effort to be as nearly perfect as possible.
Bro. Warburton very humorously reverted to unconscious mistakes
made by candidates for admission , many of which we have
previously inserted in the CHRONICLE. He congratulated himself
upon the fact of being considerably better that night than he had
been for some time past ; thanked the brethren for their apprecia
tion of his services, and assured them tbat in the hands of his
successor (Bro. Abtott) things would go on in a prosperous way.
He said that Masonry had been very dear to him , and exhorted his
brethren not to think it was waste of time or a trivial thing to learn
the beautiful ceremonies connected with the Craft in such a
manner as to be enabled to present them before the Lodge in all
their goodness and in all their beauty .
Bro. Bee proposed the health of Bro. Hebden , saying that he was
& most capable Officer, who had often performed good and able
work, not only in his own Lodge of Truth , but in the Lodge of
Instruction . As Secretary to the latter for nine years his duties
had been considerable, and they were continually augmenting, but
although they were especially heavy now , having increased four
fold , yet he always performed them in a pleasing and uncomplaining
manner. He was indeed an excellent Secretary, and it would be
difficult to find a successor who possessed " half the zeal which he
did.
Bro. Hebđen thanked Bro. Bee for his kind expressions of praise.
During the long number of years he had been connected with that
Lodge he had endeavoured to give satisfaction in all the duties he
undertook, and which the brethren elected to give to him . He
sincerely regretted the retirement of Bro . Warburton, stating that
during his co-operation no friction of any kind had occurred in the
Lodge, which had sent forth not only the best Past Masters, but
also ProvincialOfficers. It had also sent out admirable Wardens,
and Deacons, and 15 Directors of Ceremonies, which fact, coupled
with the knowledge that they had amongst them so many good
workers who were ready at all times to accept any position , was a
recommendation for the younger members, and should induce them
to work energetically onwards, for it was an accepted fact that the
Lodges did not usually appoint Directors of Ceremonies who were
unacquainted with Craft work.
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Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales,
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England .
VOL . XXXIX - XO. 995."
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY, 3rd
QUALIFIED DIRECTORS OF CEREMONIES.
F evidence were needed as to the diversity of opinion
IF existing among the leading Craftsmen of different
districts we could not do much better than select the
office of Director of Ceremonies in a Private Lodge as
an exemplification, for in some parts it is regarded as
one of the chief posts of honour in the Lodge, in others
it is looked upon as one of the minor offices — one of the
lowest rungs in the ladder leading to the ultimate occu
pation of the position of Worshipful Master - while , of
course, there are almost as many midway opinions as
there are districts in which to look for them .
Without desiring to attach too much importance to
the office of D.C.weare inclined to agree with those who
regard it as important and look for one of the most
experienced members of the Lodge to fill it ; for although
there may appear little or nothing for the Director of
Ceremonies to do in the ordinary work of a Lodge , it is
astonishing how different a really efficient holder of the
office can make a meeting, especially if there are a large
number of visitors present, or the general body of officers
are new to their work , as is the case after an installation ,
when the brethren have not accustomed themselves to
work together by rehearsal of their parts at a Lodge of
Instruction or a private meeting.
One of the principal speakers at the Lodge of Instruc
tion , No. 581, the special meeting of which we recorded
last week , appears to have fully recognised this when,
in desiring to prove the value of the teaching afforded at
the Lodge, he mentioned that no less than fifteen of its
members had gone forth and received appointments as
Directors of Ceremonies, it being , as he put it, an accepted
fact that the Lodges did not usually appoint Directors of
Ceremonies who were unacquainted with Craft work .
It will be seen that the remarks are somewhat qualified ,
which goes to prove that in Lancashire as in other parts
of the country , it sometimes happens that the office of
which we speak is regarded as of minor importance , and
is conferred on an incompetent or inexperienced member,
as a stepping -stone to higher things .
While we recognise that somebrethren are peculiarly
endowed with thenecessary qualifications for an efficient
Director of Ceremonies, and require little or no training
or previous experience to fit them for the position ,
much may be done by proper tuition , and in this par
ticular the great value of Lodges of Instruction comes
prominently to the front, but, strange to say, there are
comparatively few of them that seem to make a feature
of training Directors of Ceremonies. What are the
special duties , it may be asked ? and in reply we would
say that a meeting seldom passes without some trivial
hitch or pause, and many of these would have been pre
vented if an efficient Director of Ceremonies had been
Chronicle.
INTELLIGENCE.
PRICE THREEPENCE .
FEBRUARY 1894.
about, with a watchful eye , to see everything ready
to hand, and in place . Where is the contribution box
that has to be presented to the candidate in the north
east corner of the Lodge ? or the sharp instrument the
Worshipful Master presents to his notice at another part
of the ceremony ? or the copy of the Lodge Bye-laws
with which he should be presented ? If they are not in
their place, ready for use , an awkward pause may result,
and an impressive ceremony spoilt, all for lack of a
moment's thought on the part of somebody, and that
somebody in all these cases might well be the Director
of Ceremonies .
But we need hardly extend the consideration of the
subject. Instances should come to the mind of anyone
who gives the matter a moment's thought, which will
clearly prove the utility of a Director of Ceremonies
who is fully qualified for his post, and we can hardly
imagine a Master appointing one he cannot thoroughly
rely upon, when once he has come to recognise the value
of a competent holder of this office , even if, by so doing
he has to pass over a Brother far down in the list, for
whom he desired to find an office. To our thinking none
but well qualified Past Masters should be invested with
the collar of Director of Ceremonies.
TROUBLE IN NEW ZEALAND .
MEETING of the United Grand Lodge of Victorian
Street, Melbourne, on 18th December . The G.M. Sir
W.J. Clarke, Bart., stated that he had received a report
from the liquidating committee of the District Grand
Lodge of the English Constitution with reference to the
funds of the Lodge, but he had not the report with him .
He stated , however, that he had received the uncondi
tional resignation of theGrand Secretary Bro . T. H. Lem
priere, and he thought that it would be just as well if
the Lodge considered that without the report. A motion
was then proposed that the resignation of the Grand
Secretary be received , and the motion was carried with
out discussion . It was decided that the appointment of
a new Grand Secretary should stand over until next
meeting, and in themeantime a special audit should be
made of the accounts, for the protection of the incoming
official.
The accounts now published as to the deficiency make
it appear that the discovery has just been made. As a
matter of fact, says the “ Melbourne Age,” it is twelve
years old , and was a deficiency of about £ 800 which had
been caused by one of the clerks in the Secretary's office .
The Secretary , Bro . T. H. Lernpriere, it appears, although
entirely unconnected with the peculation , had accepted
the responsibility of making the amount good, as the
money had been abstracted by one of his employées. As
the winding up neared completion this old affair came
before the committee of management, and they deter
mined to lay it before the ex -District Grand Master of
the District Grand Lodge E.C., and present Grand
Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria (Sir
 34 The Freemason's
W. J. Clarke ) for his decision . That is how the affair
stands at present, but Masonic people generally express
great indignation at the details having been published in
such a form as to reflect upon the personal honesty of
the Secretary .
NEW BUILDING AT PONTEFRACT.
Nthe 25th ultimo Bro . T. W. Tew Past Provincial
ONGran 35 Master of West Yorkshire, laid the found
ation stone of new buildings which are being erected
in Ropergate, Pontefract , for the brethren of the St.
Oswald's Lodge. The buildings will be of modern
classical structure , of red brick , with terra -cotta panel
ling, and stone facings. The back of the building will
abut upon Ropergate, the front looking into a garden .
On the upper storey will be a lodge -room 34ft. by 21ft.,
with ante -rooms adjoining. Downstairs there will be a
dining-hall 51ft. by 21ft. which will also be available for
use as a ball room , and will be fitted with movable par
titions to make three smaller rooms. There will also be
a caretaker's house adjoining, the whole work costing
£ 1,000 apart from the price of the site. Bro.J.H.Greaves
J.W.is the architect . After the ceremony the members
of the Craft and brethren from other Lodges were enter
tained to a sumptuous banquet, by P.P.G.M. Tew , at
the Elephant Hotel.
CONSECRATIONS : GOSFORTH , No. 463.
N the 24th ult. a special meeting of the Provincial
was held at the Grand Hotel, Barras Bridge, Newcastle,
for the purpose of consecrating the Gosforth Lodge, No.
There was a large assemblage of brethren , including
Bro. Sir M.W.Ridley Grand Junior Warden of England
and other present and past Officers of theGrand Lodge .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form ,
and the new Lodge consecrated by Bro . the Rev. Canon
Tristram , D.D., F.R.S., Provincial Grand Mark Master
assisted by present and past Provincial Officers. Bro .
John Straker Wilson was then installed by Bro . R. B.
Reed D.P.G.M.M.as W.M.of the new Lodge ; the Senior
Warden being Bro . H. Soden Bird , and Junior Warden
Bro . Faraday Spence . The members afterwards dined
together. The chair was occupied by the Provincial
Grand Mark Master . The usual toasts were given and
honoured .
PRINCE OF WALES, No. 466 .
N Monday , the 29th ult., at St. Helens, the Right
OA Hon . the Earl of Lathom Prov . G.M.M. con
secrated this Lodge at the Masonic buildings, in Hall
Street. There was a large attendance . After the con
secration Bro . Wm . Simpson installed as first Master
Bro . D. M. F. Gaskin I.P.M. 393 Prov . Grand Treas.
In the absence of Col. LeGendre N. Starkie, Bro . W.J.
Thomson , of St. Helens, acted as Deputy Provincial
Grand Mark Master . The following were the other
officers in addition to Lord Lathom and Bro . W. Simpson
already mentioned :-Dr. J. Murray J.W., T. Whitehead
M.O., J. C. Christian S.O., C. H. Woods J.O.,
J. J. Hainer I.G., J. C. Robinson D.C. Afterwards the
W.M.appointed and invested his Officers as follows :
Bros. J. L. Wolfenden S.W., J. J. Tickle J.W.,
J. S. White M.O., Thomas Sherlock S.O., F. A. R. Neill
J.O., Jno. Turton Treas., Jos . W. Boardman Reg.,
H. Moxom Sec., J. L. Hodson S.D., Wm . Southern J.D.,
R. G. Brook D.C., G. Burdekin jun . I.G., Jas. Heaton
S.S., and Robt. Cook J.S. Subsequently a banquet was
given at the Fleece Hotel, when the usual Masonic toasts
were proposed and responded to .
At a meeting of the Strand Lodge, No. 1987, an
interesting memento of the Sir John Franklin expedition
of 1852 was presented to the Lodge, in the shape of a
gavel made from the timber of H.M.S. Resolute, which
went in search of the former expedition .
Chronicle . | 3RD FEBRUARY 1894.
The marble gravel used by President Washington
at the laying of the corner-stone of the Capitol, a century
ago, is claimed to be in the possession of the Potomac
Lodge of Freemasons of Georgetown . The gravel is
of fine marble, slightly yellowish , and about eight inches
long .
O O O
A novelty in the way of office holding is referred to
in the report given elsewhere of the installation meeting
of the Military Jubilee Chapter, the First Principal of
which (Major -General Cuming ) is accredited with the
office of Z. in three Chapters at the present time. This
is a compliment to our distinguished Companion that is
seldom shown , but we do not think it is desirable to
extend it to others . As our readers are aware we are
opposed to dual Masterships, although , of course, it may
be a manifest advantage to have an exceptionally good
man at the head of affairs in more than one Lodge or
Chapter.
O 0 O
The popularity of the Earl of Warwick as Grand
Master of Essex is evinced by the desire of brethren to
place themselves under his rule. It is an open secret
that his Lordship has just recommended to H.R.H. the
Prince of Wales petitions for tuo vew Lodges in Essex ,
one to meet at the Roebuck Hotel, Buckhurst Hill, and
the other at the Castle Hotel, Woodford . The first
named Lodge , says the “ Walton Gazette ,” is to be
called the “ Ixion ," and is designed to form a bond of
union for cyclists of the mystic tie . The other will be
called the " Warwick .” Both petitions are influentially
supported , and should the Prince of Wales be pleased to
grant the Warrants applied for, the number of Lodges
in the Masonic Province of Essex will be raised to
thirty - six -- seventeen of which have been added since
the present Provincial Grand Master was appointed
in 1882.
O O
The far reaching effects of unpunctuality in com
mencing our meetings was exemplified on a recent
occasion when the proprietor of an hotel was summoned
for keeping his house open after hours. It was admit
ted that several gentlemen were present at forty minutes
past eleven , but pleaded in defence that they had a right
to be there , being members of the local Lodge, the
meeting of which was celebrated that day, and was
prolonged later than usual because , through the trains
being late in consequence of Christmas time, a start
could not be made at the proper time. In the end the
landlord was fined £ 3 and costs, a result directly attri
butable to the irregularities of the brethren , and all for
lack of punctuality .
0 0
We would draw the attention of our readers to the
remarks of Bro. Alfred Hebden P.M., & c ., made at a
meeting of the Lodge of Instruction, No. 581, and
reported last week . He claimed that the Lodge in
question had furnished many Past Masters, Provincial
Officers, Wardeus, Deacons, and fifteen Directors of
Ceremonies . We are proud to hear of such results from
this excellent Lodge , the influence of which is not
entirely contined to the Provinces of East and West
Lancashire. We recollect having seen the account in
contemporary (the Weekly News), of another Lodge of
Instruction : the Crusaders, No. 1677 , held at the
Northampton Arms, Goswell Road , E.C., where the
painstaking Treasurer of No. 581 was called upon to
perform a ceremony. The report said : " Bro . Fletcher
courteously vacated the chair in favour of Bro . George
T. Lenard , who rehearsed the second degree with a
completeness and mastery of working that elicited full
expression of thanks and acknowledgment of perfection
This is highly
in the knowledge of rite and ritual.”
satisfactory , and emphasises in the best possible way
the words of Bro . Hebden at the meeting referred to ,
that the example set by Officers was a recommendation
for the younger members, and should induce them to
work energetically onwards . We commend these senti
ments to the notice of all whose aim is the attainment
of the chair of K.S.
 3RD FEBRUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle . 35

defined , the mode and manner and extent of its practice

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER.
QUARTERLY Convocation of the Supreme Grand
Chapter will be held at Freemasons' Hall, London ,
on Wednesday next, 7th inst., at 6 p.m.
The meeting promises to be of more than usual
interest, by reason of the discussion that is certain to
take place in regard to the alteration of timethat must
elapse before a Mason is eligible for the Royal Arch and
which was agreed to at the last meeting, but is so far
questioned now as to call forth a proposition that the
minutes in regard to it be not confirmed . The other
business is of the usual character .
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
our Correspondents .
AIT Letters must bear the name and address of the writer ,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
- :0 :
THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER, -- Opinions may differ as to the course
Bro . Wm . Shurmur has adopted in resigning his candidature for the
Grand Treasurership. On the one hand, some brethren think he
has done a wise thing, and paid a graceful compliment to Bro. Stiles
by withdrawing in his favour, and so lessening the number of
candidates, on the other, some among his supporters say that he
should have stood his chance of election .
But, Sir, let the matter be argued out impartially . The post of
Grand Treasurer is the only one of the Grand Offices which lies
within the appointment of the Craft, of course excepting theGrand
Mastership , and surely a healthy emulation among prominent
Masons is good , both individually and collectively. It urges a man
to distinguish himself, firstly, in the Craft, and secondly , to promote
the interests of the Charitable Institutions of theOrder. It promotes
a competition wbich can only be beneficial to Freemasonry, as
it imparts a greater interest to the brethren at largeand causes them
to take more thoughtful consideration of the position of themen who
present themselves for the appointment. " I would submit that,
provided the brethren are properly qualified and of good report, the
more candidates there are nominated the better.
The limited number ofGrand Officers, even with the additions
made last year, has been so recently discussed that the subjectneed
hardly be referred to here, but as the number of Freemasons is
constantly increasing, it necessarily follows that the number of
candidates for office must also be greater Most men like to excel,
and to do so they must exert themselves, in order to raise themselves
above their fellows — ergo, the Order must benefit by their exertions.
Yours fraternally ,
ONE OF THE ELECTORS.
detailed in words, and illustrated in symbolism , so that
there can be no excuse for error, nor apology for indif
ference.” It is but necessary to mention the five points
of fellowship , once and for ever to stamp out the idea
that a Mason can ever, at any time, or in any place , or
in any way, wilfully injure a Brother Mason, and at the
same time maintain unsullied his own honour and
reputation , or remain true either to the spirit or the
letter of his obligation . - Rev. Bro . C. W. Cully, in
Toronto Freemason .
We are glad to hear that the valuable library of
Masonic works and prints belonging to the late
Bro . H. J. Whymper is not to leave India . The Free
masons of Punjab have raised sufficient money by
subscription to purchase it for their District Grand
Lodge. The library will be placed in the hands of
trustees ,and will be located in Freemasons' Hall, Lahore.
We heartily congratulate our Punjab Brethren on their
magnificent acquisition. The library of the late Bro.
Whymper is the result of some twenty years ' collecting,
and as a Masonic library has few better in the whole
world . Among other rare Masonic works there is a
complete set of the Constitutions, of which only two
other complete sets are known to exist. The library
will be called “ The Whymper Memorial Library ," and
India may well be proud of not letting it leave the
country.- Indian Masonic Review .
0 0 0
The present is the Jubilee Year in the history of the
Wakefield Lodge, No. 495 , and in honour of the event
the usual ball promoted by the members, which took
place in the Music Saloon , Wakefield , on the 19th ult.,
was of greater significance and brilliance than many of
its predecessors . The following night the children
of the brethren held their annual ball in the same
room .
THE
CRITERION RESTAURANT,
PICCADILLY CIRCUS.

THE WHOLE DUTY OF MASONS .

T is a matter for deep regret that of late the idea SUPPERS
DINNERS &
IT seems to be gaining ground amongst us tbat the
obligation of a Master Mason does not extend to and
cover his relations with the Brethren in private life , but À LA CARTE
only extends to the converse and works of the Lodge
room - that work of Brotherly love and unkindness, and IN THE
injustice amongst the Brethren in their relations as
private citizens, is a matter entirely beyond and outside
Masonic cognizance . If this view is correct, and should
CELEBRATED EAST ROOM ,
become generally adopted and acted upon, it must surely
eventually tend not only to render the terms of a most
solemn obligation unintelligible and foolish jargon, but AND AN
also in a very great measure nullify the principle of
Brotherly kindness, which is as strictly enjoined as any
EXCELLEN
EXCE T
LLENT 4 /- SUPPER
other of the tenets to which we give assent in that
obligation . If Brethren are to be kind , just, and true to
one another when in Lodge assembled , and when un IS NOW
clothed are absolved from their obligation in this respect ,
then will we in vain seek to impress upon the profane
that there can be in our system consistency, integrity , Served from 10:30 to 12:30
and stability. But I do most earnestly contend , in the
IN THE
words of one of the most able living exponents of the
tenets of Masonry, “ that the Brotherly love inculcated
by Masonry is no such mere abstraction, nor is its
WEST ROOM ,
character left to any general and careless understanding
of a Mason who may feel disposed to give much or little
to
of his Brethren
his own , according
generous or selfish the peculiar constitution
to disposition. It is closely Both Accompanied by Instrumental Music .
 36 The Freemason's Chronicle . ( 3RD FEBRUARY 1894.

ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER ,

THEZ
1894-95 . HOLY BIBLE
SONS THRONICLE
K FREEMA
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED
ON BEHALF OF

W. BRO , CHAS. W. HUDSON , SATURDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY 1894 .

PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX ,
P.M. 315 , 1540 and 2201 ; P.Z. 315 , 1540, 1507, & c .
THE INSTITUTIONS , & c.
Brethren who will join the Committee are requested - :0 :
to address the Hon . Sec .,
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
W. Bro. CHAS . GRAHAM , P.M., P.Z., P.P.G.R. Kent, & c .,
at the Committee Rooms : THE date for the 106th Anniversary Festival of this
BRIGHTON “ Hudson's," Terminus Gates.
LONDON Hudson's Depositories , Wilton Road, S.W. Master as Wednesday, the 9th of May, and it is hoped
the event will prove of the most satisfactory character.
We have already expressed our gratification at the fact
PHOTOGRAPHY . of the Earl of Lathom consenting to preside on this
occasion , and anticipate the most hearty support from
the Craft generally , but more particularly from his own
S. HOCKETT & Co., Province of West Lancashire, over which , as is known
to our readers, he has now presided for a period of
Photographic Printers, twenty -one years. In view of the continuous calls made
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET. upon this Charity, and the very satisfactory results that
attend its operations, it is hoped that the hands of the
executive may be considerably strengthened as the result
EGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed , of the meeting in May, in regard to which we shall
NEreceive prompt attention, and Prints in SILVER ,
address our readers more fully at an early date - as soon
PLATINOTYPE , P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded
as the Festival of the Benevolent Institution , which
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give
information and advice, for which our large experience fully stands first on the list, has been celebrated . Meanwhile
qualifies us. we are aware that brethren are working hard on behalf
Price Lists on application . of both of these Festivals, and also for that of the Boys
School,and are vieing with each other in friendly rivalry
as to who shall secure the largest list. Such rivalry is
FAILING EYESIGHT . most healthy, and to it must be attributed much of the
HEN the Eyesight is beginning success that attends the annual Festivals of the Masonic
Institutions.
Optician should be at once consulted.
Permanent mischief is done by use
ing Glasses belonging to friends or
relations, or purchased from unskilled shopmen .
The Family Doctor, 2nd May 1891, says : — “ Mr. Bluett is an CHURCH SERVICE IN THE CITY .
authority upon the eyesight, and the advice he gives is most valu
able , and cannot be too highly estimated .” S might have been expected , considering the rarity
The Whitehall Review , 2nd July 1892, says : - " Sight to the Blind of such an occasion , there was a goodly attendance
would not be an exaggerated claim ifpreferred by Mr. F. Bluett, the at the Church of St. James, Garlickhithe, on Thursday
well-known Specialist as an Ophthalmic Optician . of last week , when a service was held in aid of the Royal
CONSULTATION FREE. SPECTACLES AT STORE PRI('ES Masonic Benevolent Institution . The service was in
F. BLUETT, Specialist in Spectacles, connection with Whittington Lodge, No. 862, and mem
8A GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W. (Four Doors from Oxford St.) bers attended in the clothing ofthe Craft , being permitted
to do so by a special dispensation from the Grand Master.
The service was conducted by Bro . Rev. H. D. Macna
RO. JOHN PROBERT will be happy to provide high class mara (rector of St. James's), who was assisted by Bro .
Ladies' Nights. For terms:-Woodville , New Barnet, N. Rev. D. H. Heywood, Bro. Rev. J. H. Smith (S.W.
Alliance Lodge), and Bro . Rev. J. H. Rose (rector of St.
TOULD any Brother kindly give employment to a poor old James's , Clerkenwell). Among those who attended the
service were Colonel Davis Sewell P.G.S.B., C. H.
Caretaker or any capacity . Wife good cook, manager and needle Oliver P.P.G.J.W. Monmouth , and J. Mason P.G.S.D.
woman ; no encumbrances , good references. - M ., 25 Ansley Road , Middlesex . A short but an eloquent and highly appro
Peckham , S.E. priate sermon was preached by Bro . Rev. H. R. Cooper
Smith , D.D., P.G.C. (rector of Basingstoke). Taking for
his text , Sirs , ye are brethren ” (Acts vii., 26 ), he
HOTELS, ETC. referred to the feeling that existed in the days when these
- :0 : words were spoken , and said that his hearers ought to
look upon themselves as brothers from a double point of
EALING - Feathers Hotel. view— both as Christians and as Freemasons. There
ASTBOURNE - Pier Hotel, Cavendish Place. View of Sea had been , and there was at the present time, a vast
E and Pier . A. TAYLOR, Proprietor. amount of misconception with regard to Masonry.
AST MOLESEY - Castle Hotel, Hampton Court Station . Some there were who thought that Masonry in itself was
E Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application. a kind ofreligion , and therefore that it was incompatible,
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor.
if not absolutely antagonistic to Christianity . In fact , a
HAVERFORDWEST - Queen'sFamily and Commercial Hotel. bishop of his own church had held up Masonry almost to
execration on this account. But, said the preacher ,
ICHMOND — Station Hotel, adjoins Railway Station . Every
R accommodation for Large or Small Parties. although Masonry was not a religion in itself , it pre
LANDWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercial Hotel. Good supposed a belief in God . The unbeliever could not be
S Stabling J.J. FILMER, Proprietor. admitted within its pale . Further , Masons recognised
WES (WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels. the existence of the brotherly tie binding them to all
COWES G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor. mankind, and endeavoured to extend their guiding
principles of benevolence and charity to all outside, as
OOKBINDING in all its branches. Price list on application. well as to those belonging to the Craft. Looking at the
BºOMorgan , Fleet Works, Bulwer Road , New Barnet, congregation , and seeing in his imagination the large
 3RD FEBRUARY 1894. ) The Freemason's
number of recipients of their charity , and also , unfortu
nately , the still larger number of applicants whom they
were unable to relieve , he would remind them again of
the text , “ Sirs, ye are brethren .” At the conclusion of
the service a collection was taken on behalf of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution , to whose treasurer the
gross proceeds are to be handed over without deduction ,
the expenses of the service having been guaranteed from
another source . — City Press .
DEVON CHARITY FUND .
HE Committee of Petitions representing the Pro
THE vincial Grand Lodge of Devon held its annual
meeting on the 30th ult., at Exeter. Bro . W.G. Rogers
D.P.G.M. presided, and Bros. J. B. Gover Secretary ,
and Major G. C. Davie P.G. Secretary , were among
those present. There were four applicants for relief
an aged Brother of 1212 , reduced in circumstances
through the dishonesty of one in whom he and others
had confidence ; an aged widow of a brother of 1254 ;
the widow of a brother of 1205, suffering from cancer ;
and a child , the daughter of a deceased brother of 1125.
The sum of £ 5 was voted to each applicant. Bros.
W. G. Rogers, chairman of the committee ; Rev.
W. Whittley , representative in London ; and J. B.
Gover, Secretary to the committee, were all re-elected .
Some of the more energetic among the Staffordshire
brethren are advocating the formation of a localMasonic
fund on the same lines as that so successfully working
in Cheshire , where £ 3,200 has been raised , and two aged
Masons have been elected as annuitants to receive £ 20
a year each . Despite the many local funds now in
existence or contemplated , it is very gratifying to see
that support of the Central Institutions is well sustained .
We are of opinion these local funds may, in fact, act as
regular feeders to the older Charities if judiciously
worked , rather than take anything away from them ,
and such we believe is the wish and intention of those
who take an active part in their inauguration or
maintenance .
The Master of the Union workhouse at Dorchester
received from Bro. G. J. G. Gregory , on behalf of the
brethren of Lodge “ Faith and Unanimity ," the sum of
£ 1 15s 3d collected at the annual banquet on 3rd ult.
The sum will be applied , as in former years , to provid
ing the children with an extra summer trip to the
seaside.
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The Members of the Isle of AxholmeLodge,No. 1,482
(Bro . C. Fox W.M.) held their annual entertainment in
aid of the Masonic Charities last month , and , as usual,
it proved a success . On this occasion the services of
Mr. Harry Liston were engaged , and everyone appeared
delighted with him . The brethren , in honour of the
occasion, had a dispensation granted them , and they
appeared in Masonic clothing, which added to the
brightness and colour of the adornment.
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The theft of a Masonic certificate led to the prosecu
tion of Andrew Stewart at Perth last week , when , five
previous convictions having been proved against him , he
was sentenced to sixty days' imprisonment.
A GREAT BLESSING TO HUMANITY is without doubt a medicine
composed of ingredients that, whilst it eradicates the germs of
disease , strengthens the system . Holloway's Pills act in this
manner, and in general debility, mental depression and nervous
irritability there is no remedy which operates so beneficially. They
purify the blood, give tone to the stomach and thoroughly regene
rate the system . They are mild in operation , although most power
ful in removing disease. Delicate females and young children can
take them with safety and benefit . It would be difficult to
enumerate all the advantages to be derived by taking these wonder
ful pills . No household should be without them , for there is no
complaint which they cannot cure or relieve.
Ohronicle . 37
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
CRAFT.
LODGE OF PROBITY , No. 61.
MHE festival of St. John was celebrated at the Masonic Hall,
Testix,lon'the 16th ult. Bro. Walter Emmott was installed
W.M. The W.M. presented a P.M.'s jewel to the I.P.M. as a gift
from the members of the Lodge.
Afterwards the brethren dined together, the banquet being
admirably catered for by Mrs. Hind, of the Masonic Halī.
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MOUNT LEBANON LODGE , No. 73.
NHE installation meeting of this Lodge , which was founded in
ult. The auditors' report was received and adopted . The W.M.,
Bro. J. Bolton, then performed the ceremony of installation in a
very creditable manner , for which a vote was accorded on the
minutes. The newly installed Master (Bro . A. S. Wilks) invested
his Officers, and presented the 1.2.M. with a handsome jewel, voted
by the members for his valuable services during the past year.
The ballot was taken and declared carried in favour of Mr. Jos .
Raphael, as a candidate for Freemasonry ; and he was initiated by
Bro . Wilks.
The Lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to banquet,
which the host, Bro. Pearce , had prepared in the large dining hall.
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given, interchanged with
some excellent songs and recitations, the rest of the evening being
spent in harmony.
Great credit is due to the W.M. for the very able manner in
which he presided over the Lodge and the banquet table. Also a
word of praise ought to be accorded to Bro . Pearce, the proprietor
of the hotel, for his attention to the requirements of the brethren ,
and for the manner in which the various items of the menu were
served up .
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PEACE LODGE , No. 149 ,
Master at Freemasons' Hall, Meltham , on Saturday, 20th
ult ., Bro. C. Rayner P.M. P.P.G.D.C. being the installing Master .
There were a great number of visitors present from the different
towns in the Province of West Yorkshire to see installed &
brother so much respected as Bro. Kilburn is.
Bro. C. Rayner, in proposing his health immediately after his
being placed in the chair , remarked that it was only fitting that the
edifice of the public career ofMeltham's greatest citizen as a public
man should be crowned by his being elected and installed Worshipful
Master of the Ancient Masonic Lodge of his native town .
For its antiquity this Lodge stands third on the list of Lodges
in the Province of West Yorkshire : No. 61, Probity, Halifax, being
the first ; No. 139 , Brittania , Sheffield , the second .
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BRUNSWICK LODGE, No. 159.
T the annual banquet, held at Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth ,
ATon the 22nd ult., upwards of 100 brethren were present, under
the presidency of Bro . W. S. Luscombe W.M. Several of the
speakers congratulated the members on the prosperity of the
Lodge, which admitted fourteen initiates during the past year.
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SINCERITY LODGE, No. 174 .
Tavern , Bro . W. Phillips W.M. presided. The installation
was performed by Bro . Phillips, Bro . William Green Norman , the
Junior Warden of the Lodge, and a P.M. of the West Ham Abbey
Lodge, being inducted . A beautiful P.M's jewel was presented to
Bro. Phillips.
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EAST MEDINA LODGE, No. 175 .
THE annual meeting took place on Thursday, 18th ult., when
T : Bro . John I. Barton was installed Worshipful Master by Bro .
Henry Durrant P.M. G.J.W.of Hants and the Isle of Wight.
At the close of the ceremony, a handsome Past Master's jewel
was presented to the retiring Master, Bro. E.G. Stroud, as a token
of esteem and thanks from the brethren for the very efficientway in
which he had filled the chair for the past year.
The installation banquet followed at the Royal Pier Hotel, at
which Bro . Douglas Gordon provided a dinner, which fully main
tained the reputation of the establishment.
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PERSEVERANCE LODGE, No. 213 .
N the occasion of the Installation meeting a handsomeenlarged
to him through Bro. T. C. R. King P.M. Treas., by Bro. H.Sexton ,
Many influential brethren were present to testify their appreciation
of the interesting event,
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TRUE LOVE AND UNITY LODGE, No. 248 .
N Monday, 22nd ult., Bro .W.J. Bradden was presented by Bro.
C. Janes P.P.G.A. Sec., assisted by Bros. W. C. Gregory, J. Janes ,
and Gillard . The meeting took place at theMasonic Hall, Brixham ,
and at its conclusion thirty of the brethren attended the banquet .
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UNANIMITY AND SINCERITY LODGE, No. 261.
N Wednesday, the 17th ult., Bro. T. H. Chaffin was installed
ONas W.M., the ceremony being impressively performed by
Bro. R. C. Else P.G.D. of England .
0 0 0 Geo . H. Scott I.G., J. C. Brown Treasurer , J. M. Frost Secretary,
ROYAL LODGE OF FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP , No. 270 .
THE installation took place at the Berkeley Arms Hotel,
Bro . R. V. Vassar-Smith D.P.G.M. Bro . W. P. Hadley being
installed . At the usual banquet (which was excellently catered for
by Host Brown) the usual toasts were honoured .
O 0 0 three ceremonies were due, and these were afterwards performed :
SOUTH SAXON LODGE, No. 311.
T Lewes, on the 17th ult., Bro. Albion Russell W.M. occupied
АТthe chair, and was supported by several present and past
Provincial Grand Officers and other distinguished Masons. The
usual business having been discharged , Bro. J. H. Bull was installed
W.M., and he thereupon appointed his Officers. The retiring
Master was presented with a P.M.'s jewel in recognition of his able
services during his year of office. Bro. James Adames was elected
Charity Steward. The brethren then journeyed to Newhaven (of
which town the new W.M.is a resident) and dined at the London
and Paris Hotel.
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LION LODGE, No. 312 .
N Monday, 15th ult., there was a numerous attendance of
elected at the December Lodge, he retains office for another year,
and therefore the ceremony of installation did not form part of the
programme. The new Officers were appointed .
At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to
the Crown Hotel, where they sat down to banquet.
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ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE, No. 342 .
( EARLY 100 brethren were present to witness the installation
The ceremony was performed by Bro . R. Payne W.M. A banquet
followed .
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FAITH LODGE , No. 344 .
HE festival of St. John was held at the Bull's Head Hotel,
T ! Radcliffe , on the 11th ult . There was a large number of
visiting brethren . During the evening Bro . H. T. Grundy was
installed , the installing Officers being Bros. Lawrenson, Green and
J. H. Heap .
The customary banquet followed , when the usual toasts were
proposed and responded to.
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ST. DAVID'S LODGE, No. 384.
N the 16th ult., at the Masonic Hall, Bangor, Bro .
Edwards I.P.M. P.P.G.S. There was a large attendance of visit
ing brethren. The banquet was served at the Castle Hotel.
O Charity Steward was received with much regret, inasmuch as he
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CESTRIAN LODGE, No. 425 .
N the 18th ult., at Queen -street Masonic Rooms, Chester , the
there was a good attendance ofmembers and visitors . A sumptuous
banquet was afterwards served in the dining -hall by Messrs.
Bolland and Son, and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were
given .
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SHAKESPEARE LODGE, No. 426 .
THE annual festival was celebrated at the Masonic Hall, Spilsby,
THI on the 18th , when Bro . Francis J. Walker was instaīled as
W.M., the retiring W.M., Bro. A. J. Eve, performing the ceremony .
The W.M. invested the Officers , and the brethren afterwards sat
down to banquet, when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were
honoured .
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ROYAL NAVY LODGE, No. 429.
THE annual installation was held at the Royal Hotel, Ramsgate ,
THE on the 3rd ult., when there was a large attendance of
members . The installation was performed by Bro. H. J. Sturgeon
P.P.G St.B. P.M. 429, after which the W.M. (Bro . C. J. Elliott)
proceeded to invest his Officers .
After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to a banquet,which
was served in excellent style by Bro. J. J. Roach.
Chronicle . ( 3RD FEBRUARY 1894.
LODGE OF SCIENCE, No. 437.
N Thursday, the 11th ult., atthe Freemasons' Hall, Wincanton,
E. R. Hayter P.P.G.O., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . R. O.
Else D.P.G.M. After the installation the brethren adjourned to
the Greyhound Hotel, where a banquet was supplied by Mr. W. T.
Goodfellow .
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LODGE OF FAITH , No. 581.
NHE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel,
were also present :-Bros . G. H. Barnes I.P.M., H. J. Harrison
S.W., Joseph Lever J.W., W. Jones S.D., Robert Adshead J.D.,
Joseph F. Richardson P.M. P.P.S.G.D., P. Swift P.M., John
Greenup P.M., Ed . Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G. T. (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ), Wm . B. Gleave, J. T.Moorhouse, J. G. Hewson, A.
Ashton, Hy. Crellin , Edwin E. Jones, Joseph Harrison , Chas. H.
Griffiths, P. W. Moran , J. Chadderton , G. Metcalfe , W. H ,
Wagstaffe, Saml. Andrew , Walter Taylor . Visitors : - Bros. A.
Walker 654, W.H.Howarth 1166, and others .
The brethren were summoned for the early hour of 5 p.m.,as
Bro. W. B. Gleave being passed, and Bros. W. H. Wagstaffe and
Edwin E. Jones raised . The usual festive board followed .
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ALLIANCE LODGE, No. 667 .
N the 16th ult., there was a large attendance of members and
Colenso was installed as W.M.
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BOSCAWEN LODGE, No. 699 .
RO . J. H. Hambly was installed W.M. on the 22nd ult., at the
by Bros. Hall, Pascoe, and Kinsman . The sum of six guineas
was voted for the various Masonic Charities, and Bro . R. Fraser
Frizell was elected Steward of the Cornwall Masonic A. and B.
Fund for the coming year. The brethren afterwards adjourned to
the banquetting hall, where a most substavtial banquet was served
by Host Kent, of the Britannia Hotel. The Treasurer's report
showed a balance of £ 108 in hand, and that the sum of nearly £ 20
had been spent in charity during the past year.
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CRAVEN LODGE, No. 810.
N Friday, 26th ult., the members celebrated their festival in
Bro . J. W. Broughton was installed W.M. by Bro. J. H. Hartley .
A banquet at the Devonshire Hotel followed, at which there was a
good attendance.
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BUTE LODGE, No. 960 .
T the meeting held on the 16th ult., at which there was
A " present a very large number of visitors as well as members, &
most interesting ceremony took place in the shape of a presenta
tion to the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge of a handsome
silver epergne by the initiates of his year of office. Bro. Harry
Samuel W.M. received the gift as a token of regard and esteem
from the brethren presenting it, and expressed himself in feeling
terms in acknowledgment of their kindness.
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ST . JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1039.
THE annual festival was held at the George Hotel, Lichfield , on
THE the 24th ult. Bro . C. F. Lloyd was installed by Bro. A.
Smyrk the retiring W.M. The resignation of Bro. c . Trigg as
had filled the office for 12 years with unqualified satisfaction. A
resolution thanking him for his services was heartily passed , and
Bro. W. A. Wood was unanimously elected in his place. In the
evening the members and visitors sat down to banquet in the
Assembly Room . Much gratification was shown in the course of
the speeches at the appointment of the Earl of Dartmouth as
Provincial Giand Master.
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T the installation meeting held at the Royal Hotel, Kirkby
ATLonsdale , on Friday, 19th ult., Bro. Rev. W. Cree P.M.
P.P.G.C. was installed and subsequently appointed his Officers.
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OAKWOOD LODGE , No. 1126 .
THE brethren held their annual festival in the National Schools,
by Bro. Thomas Walker P.M.
The W.M. presented to the I.P.M. a beautiful Past Master's
jewel, bearing the following inscription :
Presented by the brethren to
Bro. JOHN TAYLOR P.M.,
with their best wishes, at the expiration of his term of office,
20th January 1894 .
The banquet was afterwards served at the Romiley Arms Hotel
by Bro . SamuelHough .
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Freemason's
TENBY LODGE, No. 1177 .
THE annual meeting and installation of Bro . J. Bancroft W.M.
ΤΕ for the ensuing year , was held at the Masonic -rooms, South
Parade, Tenby , on Monday, the 29th ult.
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RUTLAND LODGE , No. 1179 .
NWednesday, 17th ult., Bro . S. Robinson was installed at the
O Rutland Hotel, Ilkeston . There was a number of visiting
brethren ,and altogether 53 sat down to a splendid spread, provided
by Bro . E. Hall in his usual unequalled style .
0 0 0 Masonic Hall, Hanley, an interesting ceremony took place .
OLICANA LODGE, No. 1522 .
John. Bro . Arthur Holmes was installed by Bro . Dr. W.R.
Bates P.M.
O Charlesworth made the presentation . In doing so , he said that
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CONCORD LODGE, No, 1534.
NHE regular meeting was held at Chester Bank, Prestwich , on
present : - Bros. Wm . B. Midgley S.W., E. S. Done J.W., John W.
Thompson P.M. P.P.G.St.B. Ireas., John Wardle P.M. Sec ., H. B.
Fawssett J.D., J. S. Ellis I.G., W. W. Briggs I.P.M., Edward
Hilton P.M., S. F. Simons P.M., Edw . Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), J. Rostern , Albert Summersgill.
The ordinary business of the Lodge was transacted , after which
the brethren sat down to supper, the samebeing followed by the
usual entertainment.
O 0 0 library open Bro . Heath took from the case the first book , an inter
ECCLESTON LODGE, No. 1624 .
LADIES' night which was held on the 17th ult., will be
gatheriig yet held under the auspices of this powerful and flourish
ing Lodge. Considerably over 200 sat down to the banquet at the
Criterion Restaurant, and even this large attendance was swelled
later on by some 50 or 60 additional arrivals to take part in the
ball which followed . At the banquet, the W.M. (Bro . Arnold )
proposed a few toasts, but the speeches were of the briefest kind ,
the Master having enjoined that they should not be " long, dry,
and wearisome.”
O O O Master during his year of office as W.M.
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE, No. 1834.
THE installation meeting took place on the 23rd ult., at the
T Freemasons' Hall , Landport, when Bro . R. J. Waterman was
installed . The ceremony was performed by Bro. Alexander Howell,
in the presence of a large and influential gathering, and a vote of
thanks was accorded him for the impressive manner in which he
had ried out duty.
The proceedings terminated with an excellent banquet , at which
the customary Masonic toasts were honoured .
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FERRUM LODGE, No. 1848 .
N Wednesday, 10th ult., Bro . F. Brewster S.W.was installed
P. Cochrane. The annualbanquet was afterwards held in the Hall.
o 0 0 by a largenumber of members of the Lodge, and a good attendance
BLACKWATER LODGE, No. 1977 .
THE annual supper was beld on the 22nd ult., after the usual
Bro . G. Brown, presiding .
Bro. T. J.Ralling, who responded for the Grand Officers, said he
had that day been attending a meeting in London to raise a fund
for the benefit of the widow of Bro. Geo. Cooper, of Brentwood .
Bro . Cooper had done a great deal for the Craft in many ways, and
he had been cut off suddenly in the prime of life , leaving his widow
and only son but scantily provided for. Bro . Ralling was sure the
Province generally would contribute to the fund which had been
started .
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CASTLEBERG LODGE, No. 2091.
N Thursday, 18th ult., the brethren assembled at the Masonic
ONRooms, Settle , to assist at the installation of Bro. F. E.
Atkinson as W.M.for the ensuing year. Visitors were present from
Westmoreland, West and East Lancashire , and several of the local
Lodges at Skipton , Keighley, Slaidburn , & c. The annual report
showed that the Lodge was in a flourishing state.
After the business was over between thirty and forty of the
brethren celebrated the festival of St. John by an excellent dinner
at the Ashfield Hotel.
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O W. Sharples , Geo. W. Thornton , George W. Owen , Joseph Walker,
PRINCE EDWARD LODGE, No. 2109 .
THE brethren held their annual festival in the Conservative Hall,
T Heaton Moor, when the ceremony of installing Bro. A. W.
Reynolds was performed by Bro. J. W. Berra P..M .
At the subsequent buniquet the W.M., in highly complimentary
terms, presented to Bro. T. T. Shann I.P.M.a beautiful P.M.'s
jewel
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ABBEY LODGE, No. 2120 .
N Wednesday, 10th ult., one of themostnumerousassemblages
at Chertsey , the event being to assist in the installation of Bro . C.
Welch as W.M. Bro . Dix was assisted in the duties of installation
After the installation the brethren of the Lodge, with many
visitors , sat down to a banquet served in splendid style by Bro .
Mason .
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GORDON LODGE, No. 2149 .
AT T the quarterly meeting held on Wednesday, 24th ult., at the
For some time past it has been know amongst the brethren meet
ing at that place that Bro . James Charlesworth intended to present
to the Lodge a collection of rareand valuable works on Freemasonry:
At this meeting, over which Bro . J.J.W.Heath W.M.presided , and
which was largely attended by brethren and visitors, Bro.
the trouble he had taken in getting the books together had not only
been valuable to him as experience in book hunting, but that the
work had been to him a labour of love . His desire was that this
collection of books which he had the pleasure of handing over to
the Lodge would form a nucleus of a Masonic library which he
hoped would soon be considerably enlarged by the interest and
generosity of the brethren. The W.M. then called upon Bro . A. H.
Heath , of the Apollo Lodge, Oxford University, to open the library.
Bro . Heath said that he was delighted to accept the invitation to be
present that evening. Although a Mason of many years standing
he had not of late been able to give as much attention to Masonry
as he desired It was, however , a great pleasure to him to be there
and to inaugurate what he hoped would be a most interesting and
useful library in connection with Masonry . After declaring the
esting pamphlet written by Bro. E. V.Greatbatch, of the Menturia
Lodge. The case in which the books were presented was made of
polished oak, from a very handsome design of Bro. Geo . Bradford.
After the Lodge was closed the quarterly supper took place.
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MISTLEY LODGE, No. 2339 .
N Thursday, 25th ult., the annual festival took place at the
installed. The ceremony was performed by Bro . J. R. Butler
P.G.A.D.C. The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet. The
W.M. paid a high tribute to the work done by the Installing
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DUKE OF FIFE LODGE, No. 2345 .
THE usual meeting was held on the 17th , at the Alexandra
Bro. Hambleton was elected a joining member. Apologies for
absence were read from several brethren .
After Masonic business was ended , the brethren adjourned to a
very nice repast, and the usual toasts were honoured.
HILBRE LODGE, No. 2375 .
T the annual meeting held at the Masonic Hall, Hoylake,
AT Rev. A. Hamilton King , M.A., was installed as W.M. The
chair was occupied at the commencement of the proceedings by
Bro . John Lee P.P.G.S.B., the retiring Master , who was supported
of visitors. Having been installed in the chair by Bro. Colonel C.
S. Dean , the Rev. A. Hamilton King invested his Officers, and a
dinner was subsequently held .
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HEDWORTH LODGE, No. 2418 .
N the 24th ult., the annual meeting took place in the Masonic
W.M. presided, and there was a large attendance of members and
visitors. Bro. Chas. P. Bell was installed by Bro . W. E. Moffett
P.M. Before the business of the Lodge concluded, the new W.M.,
on behalf of the members, presented to Bro . Dalziel a handsome
Past Master's jewel. The annual banquet was subsequently held
manager of the Freemasons' Club .
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PALATINE LODGE , No. 2447.
THE first annualmeeting and festival of St. John were held at
ter, on Friday, the 19th ult.,
THthe Palatine Hotel, Manches
Bro. Fred. Broadsmith P.M. P.P.G. Registrar (Cheshire) W.M.
There were also present, amongst others :-Bros. Hubert Owen S.W.,
W. James Fawcus J.W., J. L. Tinker Treas., J. Hardwicke Marsh
P.M. Sec., George Graham S.D., John Newton I.G., H. M. Locke
Org ., Wm . Spencer Std ., Harry Perry P.M. 106 39, Thos. B.Hill, J.
Geo. L. Mills , Geo. Metcalfe . Visitors :-Bros. John Chadwick
Past Grand Swd. Br. Prov. Grand Sec., H. J. Robinson P.M. 269
P.G. Reg ., J. H. Sillitoe P.M. 645 P.P.G.W. Prov. G. Std. B., John
Partington P.M. 266 P.G.S.D., E.6. Lingard P.M. 1030 P.P.G.J.W.,
Jas. W.Abbott P.M. 1030 P.P.G.D.C., Ed . Dibley P.M.461 P.G.S.,
Thos. M. Cairns P.M. 1166 P.P.G.S., F. W. Lean 2464 P.G.S.D.,
Fred . Duckworth W.M. 999 , B. Eckersley W.M. 1134, D. Wood
 40 The Freemason's
W.M. 1408 , James Jardine D.O. 266 , Frank W.Mee S.D. 163, Jos.
Gregory P.M. 999, Thos . Perrin P.M. 461.
The ceremony of installation was performed by the retiring
Master, who duly inducted Bro. H. J. Owen S.W. The festival of
St. John was afterwards held in the same room , and was a great
success.
O 0 0 THE ninth annual North London Masonic Benevolent Ball took
DUKE OF YORK LODGE, No. 2449.
THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine Hotel, Hunt's
TH Bank, Manchester, on Thursday, 11th ult ., Bro. William T.
Schofield P.M. 1219 P.P.J.G.D. W.M.
A ballot was taken for Bro. John Henry Maybury , Lodge 1219,
as joining member ,and this was successful.
The W.M. was congratulated upon his recovery from an illness
which had caused his absence from Lodge on the last occasion of
its meeting, and Bro. Schofield acknowledged in graceful terms the
kind communications which had reached him , sympathising, not
only with himself, but with his wife, who had also boen prostrated
by sickness. Bro . Schofield concluded by presenting to each member
an excellent portrait of himself.
At the festive board which followed , Bro. Rushton proposed ,and
Bro . Hall seconded, that the thanks of the brethren be tendered to
Bros. Robinson W.M.and Whitwam , both of the Strangeways Lodge,
No. 1219, for the gift of a valuable set of books. Bro . Schofield
W.M. also added his testimony to the value of the donation , and
on behalf of the members of the Lodge, thanked the donors for their
kindness.
Bro. Robinson , who was present, replied stating thathe was
only too happy to have contributed in so small a degree to the
pleasure and harmony of the Duke of York Lodge by presenting &
few books of songs.
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COLNE LODGE, No. 2477 .
NHE third regular meeting of this newly formed Lodge was
THE held on the 9th , at Wyvenhoe, when a large amount ofMasonic
business was transacted. Captain Naylor-Leyland M.P. for
Colchester, who is one of the founders of the Lodge, was present.
ROYAL ARCH .
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CONSTITUTIONAL CHAPTER , No. 294.
T themeeting at the Masonic Hall, Beverley , on the 25th ult.,
R. Dobson H., T. Foley J., J. R. Lane Treas., Tom Turner P.Z.
Scribe E., David Morley Scribe N.
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ADAIR CHAPTER , No. 1750 .
N the 24th ult . the annual convocation was held at the Public
ONHail tilberedton, whenucelompsona tipongas as instatihedPublic
Jupp H., A. B. Wickenden "J. The annual banquet was subse
quently held at Comp. Wickenden's Restaurant, Regent House,
Clevedon .
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MILITARY JUBILEE CHAPTER , No. 2195 .
THE annual installation took place on the 21st ult., at the
TH Freemasons' Hall, Dover , when Major-General Cuming was
installed as First Principal for the second time. Major -General
Cuming holds the unique position of being First Principal to three
Royal Arch Chapters, namely the Chapters in connection with
Lodges 199 and 2195 Dover, and Lodge 1789 (Ubique), London.
After the business the annual banquet was held in the banquetting
hall. The installation ceremony was impressively performed by
Past Principal J. D. Terson .
MARK MASONRY.
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YORK LODGE (T.I.).
ROTHER Joseph Todd P.M. P.G.S.O. W.M.was re -installed for
York, on the 16th ult. Bro. Whytehead P.M. P.G.M.O. was the
installing Master. Subsequently supper was partaken of at the
Queen Hotel.
0 0 0 covered boards. The scene aboutmidnight, when most of the guests
METHAM LODGE, No. 96 .
a quarter of a century since, this Lodge has not prospered of
late , says the “ Western Morning News," and on the 23rd it was
formally removed to the Working Men's Hall, Plymton , a large
number of brethren assembling to receive thewarrant. Among the
brethren present was Bro. Capt. G. S. Strode Lowe D. Prov. G.M.
Bros. J. C. Revell, W. T. Luke, E. Hendy, J. Pearse (of Plympton )
were advanced. Bro. W.J. Stanbury P.P.G.S.B.was elected W.M.,
S. Panter Treas. and James Gidley Tyler . Five more Plympton
candidates were announced for the next meeting. In the evening
the brethren dined together at the Plymouth Inn. Congratulations
Chronicle . ( 3RD FEBRUARY 1894 .
were exchanged at the very promising prospect of the Lodge in its
new home. Captain Strode Lowe said he would do his best in aid
of the Metham Mark Lodge, as he had the fullest belief in its
success at Plympton .
NORTH LONDON MASONIC BALL .
THE place at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street, on
Thursday, 25th ult.,and passed offmost successfully . There were
about three hundred ladies and gentlemen present.
At the supper, which was served soon after midnight, the chair
was occupied by Bro . Herbert Spake (president), faced by Captain
Lurcott in the vice-chair. A short toast list was gone through.
The Chairman, in proposing the Masonic Charities, stated that
the proceeds of the ball would , as in past years , be given to the
Institutions which had been established by Freemasons. He was
delighted to see such a splendid gathering, as the result would
greatly benefit the Institutions supported by the Craft. With the
toast, he had pleasure in coupling the name of the Hon . Massey.
Mainwaring, who, in responding, said he was often asked what was
the use of Freemasonry. He dared say that some of them had
been asked the question when they had arrived home rather late.
He always answered in this way - Comewith me a little way out of
London and see ourMasonic Institutions ; come and see our Boys
School and our Girls School, and our Asylum for aged Masons.
These establishments would speak much more eloquently than he
could as to the use of Masonry. All present would have the satis
faction of knowing that while they were enjoying themselves on that
happy, occasion , they were at the same time assisting those noble
charities whose interests every Mason had at heart.
It is usually the custom among the fraternity of
Masons to attend a public place of worship clothed in
the badges of their order on St. John the Evangelist's
day. For some twenty -five years , however, this practice
had ceased in Madras, and the Rev. H. C. Malden, who
is a Past Master and Grand Chaplain of the District
Grand Lodge of Madras, has now revived this custom .
In years gone by, when all the Lodges were held in the
Masonic Temple at Vepery , the Masons of Madras used
to turn out in great force and , headed by a band with
banners flying,march in procession wearing their regalia
to St. Matthias' Church , Vepery , where a crowded con
gregation attended to witness the sight and hear a
Masonic sermon . Owing to the absence from Madras
of several of the brethren , says the " Times of India,”
there was but a poor attendance at the service held on
Tuesday, 26th Dec., at St. Mary's Church , Fort. The
lessons were read by Bro . the Rev. J.T. Lawrence D.G.C.
and were both appropriate and bore reference to Masonic
teaching. The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev.
C. H.Malden P.D.G.C. who took for his text I. St. John,
1, vii. At the close of the service a collection was made,
the offertories being devoted to the Madras Masonic
Institute .
TESTIMONIAL TO SIR JOHN MONCKTON .
THE numerous friends of Sir John Monckton will, we are sure ,
The gratifieds for teden that themovementon tarted here the series
for recognising in some permanent way the services rendered by him
as Town Clerk during the past twenty years has been received in all
quarters with the utmost favour. It is suggested to offer to the
Corporation a marble bust of Sir John for exhibition at Guildhall,
and to present some agreeable souvenir to Lady Monckton. The
commission for the bust has been given to Mr. J. A. Raemakers.
Those who have already either sent or promised donations include
the Lord Mayor and all the members of the Court of Aldermen, and
upwards of one hundred Masonic, civic, and private friends. With
the Lord Mayor's permission , Mr. W. J. Soulsby is acting as hon .
secretary of the presentation fund.-- City Press.
Covent Garden Opera House. The first of the series of
Carnival Balls, organised by Sir Augustus Harris , took place on
Wednesday, andwas an overwhelming success . The genialmanager,
whose absence through illness was greatly regretted , had certainly
done everything for the comfort and enjoyment of his visitors, and
thoughtful praise was given by the dancers for the splendid polished
parqueterie floor which has replaced the old fashioned canvas
had arrived , was charming in the extreme, and as the dancers
whirled round the ball room in kaleidoscopic confusion the electric
light was blazed upon them and enhanced the brilliant colouring;
The stage proper was got up to represent the glories ofOld Vauxhall
Gardens on a gala night, and the idea was both appropriate and
happy. Underneath the orchestra , where Mr. J. M.Glovers' fine
band discoursed the latest dance music, cosy corners in imitation of
bowers and alcoves were arranged , in which fair maidens and
gorgeously apparelled youths flirted and refreshed themselves. The
costumes were hardly up to the mark as regards originality, but
they were varied and pretty enough in all conscience to perit the
handsome prizes it is usual to bestow on these occasions. The next
ball will take place on the 14th inst., Saint Valentine's day .
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explained a point of order in regard to the proposition

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
NHE question as to the period that shall in future
T ! elapse before a Master Mason is eligible for the
Royal Arch may be said to have been finally settled
at the Quarterly Convocation on Wednesday, when the
members of Grand Chapter confirmed the minutes of
the last meeting , and in doing so settled the period as
four weeks, in place of the twelve months which had
previously been the rule. It will be remembered that
at the last meeting of Grand Chapter a proposition was
brought forward with the object of making this alteration ,
and was carried by a substantial majority , but there
were many who even then doubted the expediency of
the course, and expressed theinselves as assured that
with longer notice the Companions of the country would
not show themselves in favour of a change, or at least
not such a radical change as that suggested . Since then
the question has been freely discussed and opinions
canvassed, with the result, as we said last week , that
a formal notice was submitted to nullify that part of the
minutes which referred to this alteration , the counter
proposition being that three months be substituted for
the one month agreed to at the last meeting . After a
long discussion , however, the minutes were agreed to ,
and as a consequence the period of probation has now
been reduced from twelve months to one month .
The motion for the non -confirmation of the minute
stood in the name of Comp. J. E. Le Feuvre, who, in
submitting the matter to Grand Chapter, referred to the
past history of the Degree, and argued there was not
any tangible reason for altering an arrangement that
had worked well for upwards of eighty years . He
touched upon a point mentioned by us in a recent issue
by saying he suspected the present was the first step
towards the abolition , or rather absorption by the Craft
of the Royal Arch Degree . This remark was received
with marks of dissent, but we fail to see any reason why
the Royal Arch should continue to be a body so distinct
from the Craft as it has hitherto been , when the first
principles of Freemasonry lay it down that the Royal | urged that Grand Chapter did not make the best use of
Arch is a part of the third degree. Comp. Le Feuvre
concluded by moving the motion of which he had given
notice , and which had for its object the altering of the as there are very few who can argue that the latter is a
probationary period to three months. Comp. J. S.
Cumberland opposed, and urged the retention of the
arrangement carried at last Grand Chapter, making the
limit one month. Comp. McIntyre North , however , action in the hope of ultimate reform . If reforms are
seconded the amendment in a forcible speech . The
success of the Freemasonry of to-day, he said , was
without a parallel, but its future would greatly depend
on the wisdom of those who held the helm in this flood
time of prosperity .
Comp. W. W. B. Beach , M.P., Acting Grand 2 .
of Comp. Le Feuvre , who, he said ,must first move the
non -confirmation of the minutes ; if that was carried he
would be able to move his other proposal, that the
period be altered to three months. Comp. Beach said
he considered twelve months too long, but felt Grand
Chapter had gone to the other extreme in making it one
month ; he favoured the three months limit . Ultimately
the matter was put to the vote, when the minutes were
confirmed by 83 to 65.
Having now decided on this sweeping change we
hope the members of the Royal Arch Degree will use
every effort in their power to ensure that ultimate benefit
shall be the result. We see no reason why the change
should not prove beneficial, but we are still of opinion
that having gone so far Grand Chapter might rationally
have gone a step further, and allowed each and every
Lodge in the country to confer the Arch Degree if they
so desired . Probably it will come to that in the end,
but not just at present, and in the meantime we shall
witness more ups and downs, with their consequent
complications, all of which might be prevented by more
vigorous action at the present time. As we said when
the matter was previously before the Companions,
Grand Chapter has really attacked the foundations of
the Royal Arch — whether the patching up process will
have the effect of strengthening the edifice or otherwise
time alone can prove. It is quite impossible to prophesy
on such a point, but we can and most heartily do wish
that the change now agreed upon may prove of ultimate
advantage .
We are pleased to see that the spirit of reform that
has been started in connection with the Royal Arch
does not seem likely to stop at this period of probation
question . Later on at Wednesday's meeting the subject
of finance received attention , on a proposition to increase
the salaries of the officials, or, rather , to increase the
amount paid by Grand Chapter towards those salaries.
It was then pointed out that with an income of £ 3,200 ,
office expenses stood at £ 2,100 , and it was naturally
its money . We can but regret any appearance of dis
sention in connection with the Craft or Royal Arch , but
prosperous body in this country compared with Craft
Masonry let us say, for sake of argument), there will
probably be few who will regret the prospect of energetic
to be carried out it is next to impossible to bring them
about without strong arguments and occasional hard
words, but they must not be neglected on that account.
There is ample room for improvement, and we believe
there is a plentiful supply ofmen desirous and willing to
assist in the work , although they well know that the
 42 The Freemason's
opposition they are likely to meet with will press them
very heavily , and lead to all kinds of insinuations as to
their motives. Whatever is done or aimed at we hope
that calm counsels will prevail, and that the aim of the
reformers will not be misunderstood, or too harshly
criticised by the fossilated members who prefer that
things should go on as they have done, rather than that
our ancient principles should run any risk of being
modernised - and, it may be urged, somewhat improved .
THE Quarterly Convocation was held on Wednesday,
at Freemasons' Hall, under the presidency of
Comp. W. W. B. Beach , M.P., who was supported by
Gen. Randolph and Col. Gerard Noel Money in the
other Principals ' chairs, Comp. E. Letchworth S.E.,
Thomas Fenn as S.N., Peter de Lande Long as Prin
cipal Sojourner, Baron de Ferrieres and R. Loveland
Loveland as Assistant Sojourners.
After the reading of the minutes, Comp. J. E. Le
Feuvre rose to move the proposition standing in his
name, as to the non -confirmation of that part of the
minutes relating to the resolution agreed to at the last
meeting, substituting four weeks for twelve months in
Rule 73 of the Regulations. We deal with this subject
elsewhere in this issue, and therefore it is only necessary
to say here that the discussion was continued by Comps.
J. S. Cumberland and McIntyre North , and after a few
remarks by the acting Z was put to the vote, with the
result that the minutes were confirmed by 83 votes
to 65 .
The following report of the Committee of General
Purposes was then submitted :
To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England.
The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they
have examined the Accounts from the 18th October 1893 , to the
16th January 1894, both inclusive, which they find to be as
follows :
$ S di d The following Chapters having exalted C
To Balance, Grand By Disbursements
Chapter ... 424 18 2 during the
Unappropriated Quarter . . 290 4 4
Account . 187 3 4 Balance 543 1 11
Subsequent Re Unap
ceipts . . 414 13 11 propriated AC
count . 193 92
£ 1026 15 5 £ 1026 15 5
which Balances are in the Bank of England, Law Courts Branch .
The Committee have likewise to report that they have received
the following petition :
From Companions Philip Moore Callow Kermode as Z., The Rev.
William Morris as H., John Craine as J., and twenty others for a
Chapter to be attached to the St. Maughold Lodge, No. 1075 ,
Ramsey, Isle of Man, to be called “ The St. Maughold Chapter,"
and to meet at the Masonic Rooms, Ramsey, Isle of Man .
The consideration of this Petition was deferred at the last
Convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter until the Returns of
the Chapters of the Petitioners have been fully made. Since the
meeting of the Grand Chapter, the Lodge, No. 1075, has withdrawn
its sanction for the Chapter to be attached to it,and the Petitioners
from that Lodge have also withdrawn , the Chapter not being
required.
Petitions have also been received :
1st. From Companions Charles Henry Reid Todd as Z., William
Fountain Woods as H., Charles Henry Cumberland as J., and six
others for a Chapter to be attached to the Imperial Lodge, No. 1694,
London , to be called “ The ImperialChapter," and to meet at Cloot's
Restaurant, Victoria Street, London .
2nd. From Companions Frederick Ernest Pocock, M.D., as Z.,
Lennox Browne as H., Henry Walter Kiallmark as J., and sixteen
others for a Chapter to be attached to the Æsculapius Lodge, No.
2410 , London , to be called “ The Æsculapius Chapter," and to
meet at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly , London .
3rd . From Companions Samuel Gerard Kirchhoffer , M.A., Ist
Grand Standard Bearer, as Z., Major Oswald James Henry Ball
as H., Lt.-Col. Stephen James Melville Jopp as J., and seven others
for a Chapter to be attached to the Wellesley Lodge, No. 1899,
Sandhurst, to be called " The Wellesley Chapter," and to meet
at the Wellington Hotel, Crowthorne, Berkshire .
The foregoing Petitions being in all respects regular, the
Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively
granted .
The Committee have likewise to report that they have received
a Memorial from the Companions of the Chapter Stone of Friend
ship Ezel, No. 287, Stockport, Cheshire, praying for a Charter
authorising them to wear a Centenary Jewel, in accordance with
the Royal Arch Regulations, Rule 102.
The Memorial being in form , and the Chapter having proved an
Chronicle . ( 10T
uninterrupted existence of 100 years, thi
that the prayer thereof be granted .
The Committee have also received M
Minutes, for permission to remove the follo
The Elias Ashmole Chapter, No
the Masonic Rooms, Sankey St:
Austin's Chambers , Bold Street, in t
The Prince Frederick William CH
from Lord's Hotel, St. John's
Restaurant, No. 32 Oxford Street, L
The Bedford Chapter, No. 282, Tav
Room , Abbey, to the Freemasons' H
in the same Town .
The Alexander Chapter, No. 1661,
the Savings Bank, to the Masonic H
The Committee being satisfied of the rea
requests, recommend that the removal
sanctioned .
The Committee have likewise received the
viz.:—from the Shakespeare Chapter, No. 2
the Trinity Chapter, No. 254 , Coventry .
1. A Memorial praying that the Shakesi
may be detached from the Lodge, No. 284 , W1
the Temperance Lodge, No. 739, Birmingha
given their consent, and that the Chapte
Temperance Chapter,” and meet at the Mas
Birmingham , Warwickshire .
2. A Memorial praying that the Trini
Coventry, may be detached from the Lcdge ,
to the St. Michael's Lodge, No. 1630 , Co
and that it be called The St. Michael's Chap
given their consent.
The Committee recommend that the pray
be granted , subject to the receipt of the c
Superintendent in the case of the Trinit
Coventry .
The Committee have received the follow
for Grand Chapter from Comp. John Emilius
Sword Bearer , “ That the Resolution passed
the 1st November , substituting four weeks :
Rule 73 of the Royal Arch Regulations be not
this Grand Chapter resolves that the woi
months ' be inserted in Rule 73 instead (
months.' "
expiration of twelve months from the dates of
The Fletcher Chapter, No. 1031, Birminghai
The Chapter Harmony, No. 220 , Garston .
in violation of Rule 73 of the Book of Royal Ai
Committee ordered that the Chapters be cens
dates re-obligated, and that the Chapter 1
Garston , be fined £ 1 1s also.
The Committee recommend that, Grand Lcd
the Salaries of the Clerks in the ( ffice of the G
Grand Chapter pay its proportion of the same,
(Signed ) ROBERT
Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C.
17th January 1894.
The prayers of the petitions for the
Imperial, Æsculapius and Wellesley
granted, as also were the requests ofthe o
dealt with in the Report.
Comp. Robert Grey formally moved 1
to increase the payment from Grand Chaj
of salaries in the office of the Grand Secre
Comp. J. E. Le Feuvre objected . I
Grand Chapter in two years had been £
cost of the office £ 2,100 , or two-thirds. (
did not make the best use of its money.
invested nothing , but it paid £ 150 to tl
Institution . Another special grant was ]
the same Institution on its Jubilee ; and
guineas to the Shadwell Clerke Fund ; t
sum of 10 guineas to the Boys School, :
handsome sum to the Girls. The expense
were largely out of proportion to the amour
be paid for the management of the Royal
The present was not the time for increasin
expenses.
Comp. Richard Eve P.G.T. rose to secoi
Feuvre's proposal.
Comp. F. A. Philbrick said the only
whether Grand Chapter should pay its
Whatever resolution was come to , it wou
the office salaries.
Comp. Richard Eve said that was a cunni
statement of the Grand Registrar. The
 10TH F
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Gr ARY . ema oni
an s cle
sli d Ch wer perf asto , and that n's o
oul a t e e undi t
an d be p drievr hom to tchtelymin of nghose pres , was perhaps too long , but a change to one month was
i e n e d s ent
exncd o too extreme. A short time ago some alteration was
pe me of £ 1, yea the the £ 1,00. With f o c
su ns
es.every 0oue
6 0 athroughout r y foundcountry 0 or ffian e suggested , and it was said in Grand Chapter that it was
gg impossible to make any change in Royal Arch Masonry .
es
th off t the They app paid enough of a, and Com too much to . inHe
quirwould into If such action as he had spoken of were to be taken , he
e i c oin mit e
Ge eex .
t m e t e e thought it might be altered to a term of three or six
of ne p n
r Puernse ut
, bHe t awouldSpec notCohave to inqui ,
an rep al poss ial mmittthe Committee re months. It was not desirable to rush into extremes.
d ort to nex esConv . ee It was a question that each Chapter should consider
Co t oca
m t i o carefully , and give Grand Chapter its opinion .
o f
sub t p . Tho Fenn vent n t d t n e
Chajeh ce mas ured o oubt he cessity Comp. Atkins had hoped to bave heard more about
t
pte Committee of General Purposes bringing this the proceedings of Grand Chapter, and also the opinions
r
w before Grand Chapter. Many years ago Grand of Chapters in the Province. Comp. Blackman said his
it nas aft apay ,as the Ch-apitt usedwetorebea afofifth
fouart proportion urth ,
umb agreed e r to h e r Chapter was opposed to it . Comp. Jacob was opposed to
in er ofwt ar t S s C
hde s Lodges . When he pecial ommitte the change, but seconded a suggestion of six months
o
exfp Gr e
e and made by Comp. Atkins, in order to elicit the opinion of
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satit wahsicwh e l
itnoquhir
a ve d a imnetom the ooffftihcee Prov. Grand Chapter.
al g
oue l e b e
Arch Co g h t o n it , s o t h e v r m i Comp. Le Feuvre said the Prov. G. Superintendent
pr mmi a t e rythin ght
G brea operly in ttei
nto . That membe did notg object.
e was not present when Grand Chapter adopted the
nd Ch quir r
offi apt ed resolution , and it was received late for insertion in the
ce expens er, having once agreed to pay a fourth of agenda . It was now the duty of the Prov. Grand
t es
as he origi
nal that would apply to the increase, as well Chapter and the Chapters generally to move in the
C Sum .
abo omp. E sai Gran Chapt h never been asked matter, and to propose the non -confirmation of the
thi
ut the ive
ncr d. d er ad resolution in Grand Chapter, and that three or six
ng was do eas showed loose way every months be substituted for four weeks. Their Principals
ne . e This the
one u
shu p , but he Grand Registrar tried to shut every must attend Grand Chapter, to support these views.
t up (Comp. Eve ) was not to be so easily The suggested alteration was brought forward by
Com He repeated that the salaries were enormous. London Chapters, who supported the one month limit ;
p. Phi denied the imputat a t s
up . lbri ion s o hutting and the country Chapters were almost all opposed to it .
Eve was c ck
man The idea onc of shutting was abup . The Cowhere
surddiscussion mmitteComp. sat A resolution that the resolution of Grand Chapter be
y days — mo e r n e
ed , an inv the whole matter , not confirmed was unanimously carried .
an
n G n t d e s t i g a
od
twii n rand Lod hs their recom ted was carried , In view of the increased number officers to which the
thst ge mendat
incre andi t h o p o f C o ion . Ev . Province was now entitled, because it had over 20
ases a n g e p o s i m p e
mou to onlyti$on150 a year, and GraThe nd Chapters , the P.G. Treasurer was authorised to provide
Chapt n t ed
er was thenecessary regalia . It was stated that the Lymington
sum . recommended to pay à fourth of this Chapter, 319 , was in abeyance, not having paid any
After dues since 1871. The Principals and Companions then
he said tahe f ew
bu remarks from Comp. R.Grey, in which adjourned to a banquet at the Guildhall Refectory , Bro .
sines me
s n Commit, tee had looked at the matter as Clowser catering excellently . --Southampton Echo.
against 29 v otes
the . recommendation was carried , by 74
Grand Chap
ter was then closed .

HAMP GAIETY RESTAURANT,

SHIR
E AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT.

THE Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

MaT sonimcetHa on STRAND .
l
Provincial Glran Monday afternoon , 25th inst., at the
d
Winchester, Su Co
endent the mp
perintunder . W . W
presidency of the. B.
Beach , M.P. ,
Faulkn J.
er
P rinci with J. E. Le Feuvre H., and T. W.
Past pa
Treasurer Com ls The general attendance of Present and THE
sa,tisf P g, subm
Tillinvery
was large. e acco
itted thThe Prov . , Grand
unts which
were a c t o r y in every point . Every Chapter bad
aue
paid up the s , and there was a balance in hand of
£ 34 13s 4d . VIENNESE
was prospering It was stated also that R.A. Masonry
all but four haa in the Province , for out of 24 Chapters
balance -sheet had exaltations during the year . The
was appointed was . adopted , and the Audit Committee
unanimously re The P.G. Treasurer was heartily and STRING BAND
turning thanks elected for the fourth time, and, re
if one or tw e o ao
rl f for the compliment, he suggested that
ier
somewbat thethanChapters
they ha would
d done it woinuldtheir
send dues
be mo re WILL PLAY DURING
convenient.
Provincial
The
for Grand Superintendent then invested
the Officers week's theyear, a list of which we shall publish
in our nextGoble issue.
DINNERS,
Comp.funds moved that £ 3 3s be voted from P.G. 3/6 5 /
Chapter al Ca in aid of the expense of printing the
i lend
Provinc ar. Co
s i tion mp. Jacob seconded , and the
p r o p o
C w as agreed to 6 to 8:30 .
The nex htap
a n d t e
by Gr exalt business
Period for atir ,
onas
arose out of a resolution come to
of toa bthe
h er from twof
rothalteration ve mqualifying
elthe onths to
one mont sta aft
teer h s a Mast .
was aa
d the hal
ere wlas ve
ha beco
me er Mason
ICthapters y a strong opinion in all the SEPARATE TABLES .
s e ana
r Orse to such a change from 12 months to 28
dCa y t PIO some des
hap , V.G ired its reference back to Grand
Theer .
p t a nd S u p t . said he was not present in Grand
Cha >
was not in any way respons
took place ible for what NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE .
there. He thought that a year's probation
 44 The Freemason's Chronicle .

ELECTION OF GRAND
GRAND TREASURER , REPORTS OF

1894-95 . - : o :
CRAFT
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED - : 0 :
ON BEHALF OF LODGE OF UNION
T the Assembly Rooms, Chiches
W. BRO . CHAS. W. HUDSON , A E. Weller- Poley was installed a
appointed the assistant officers for the
PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX , followed , after which the usual toasts
P.M. 315, 1540 and 2201; P.Z. 315, 1540, 1507, & c . Grand Officers was proposed by Lord W &
and that of the Worshipful Master by S
O O o
Brethren who will join the Committee are requested
to address the Hon . Sec., MOUNT SINAI LODGE
W. Bro . CHAS. GRAHAM , P.M., P.Z., P.P.G.R. Kent, & c .,
at the Committee Rooms : Bheith the 17th ult.
Richael Penzance . The
at Panzanstal Iede retir
retir
BRIGHTON Hudson's," Terminus Gates. ley was prevented by ill health from takin
After the business of the day the brethren
LONDON Hudson's Depositories , Wilton Road, S.W. Hotel, where an excellent banquet was
Manageress.
O O O
PHOTOGRAPHY . LENNOX LODGE, Nc
ROTHER Councillor G. Peacock , J.P.,
S. HOCKETT & Co., Freemasons' Hall, Richmond , Yorks., th
being performed by the Hon . W. T. Ordé- Po
Photographic Printers, D.P.G.M. of North and East Yorkshire , w
Rev. J. E. Torbett P.M. P.P.G.C. and &
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET. adjournment was afterwards made to th
splendid banquet was served by Bro. P. Hay
usual Loyal and complimentary toasts were

receive in
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ROYAL GLOUCESTER LODG
A LABECE gatheringHarfield
Bro. Bernard the marting
and triedadP.M. 1112 I
into the chair of the Lodge, over which hi
Bro. Robert Harfield , presided half a cent
Installing Master had been undertaken by th
Province, Bro. W.W. B. Beach ,M.P., this bı
the Gloucester within its Masonic year, but
was unable to leave London till the afternoon
ance at a South Western Railway Board me
Wednesday to admit of the directors atte
funeral. The ceremony was therefore cond
Provincial Grand Master Bro . J. E. Le Feu
some of the ritual, the W.M.elect having, as
passed the chair of the Shirley Lodge . T
received in customary Masonic form . The i
thanked for undertaking at short notice the ir
a cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the
for the efficent manner in which he had fulfi.
Lodge funds.
At the banquet, in responding for the Grand
class the D.P.G.M. said it was possible that the imp
of President of the Board ofGeneral Purposes,
fall vacant by the retirement of Bro . Fenn , mig
Loveland -Loveland, and he was sure that if this
Hampshire Masons would heartily congratulate
and on receiving such a distinguished honour. The
Grand Master was proposed from the chair an
and in the course of his reply Bro. Beach expres
he could not reach Southampton in time to fi
install Bro. Harfield , for it was always a pleasure
Masonic work , and it was a gratification to him a

At 18 1fd , 28 9d , 4s 6d, lls, and 20s per bottle. the Gloucester Lodge , where he always met so
Sold by Patent Medicine Dealers in all parts of He congratulated the brethren on the way in whic
FREEMAN'S the world . Hampshire was coming to the front, and it wou
N.B. - Lord Chancellor Selborne. Lord Justice honour to them should one of their number bi
ORIGINAL James, and Lord Justice Mellish decided in fivour prominent and important a position as that of
of FREEMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNE, ard Board ofGeneral Purposes . He was sure no wort
Against Brown and Davenport, compelling them to
CHLORODYNE. ' pay all costsin the suit. — Seo Times of 24: July 1873. than Bro. Loveland -Loveland. Replying for I
Lodge Officers, the P.G.S. Bro Goble expressed h
Secretaries of Lodges for the interest they took in
HOTELS , ETC. the amount of labour they saved him by the assiste
accorded him so readily. Several other toasts were
- :0 :
0
EALING - Feathers Hotel. ALBANY LODGE, No. 151.
TAI Prop THE instalNew the new Masoni
lation was held at Mond
and Pier. JAS LOR, riet or. T Stre et, port (I. W.),on ay,the 8th
AST MOLESEY - Castle Hotel, Hampton Court Station . removals from the neighbourhocd and family berei
Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application . of the eligible junior Officers were prepared to take ti
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor. ensuing year, and themembers of the Lodge had ta
of the opportunity to pay Bro. C. T. Allée, senior
HAVERFORDWEST - Queen's Eamily and Commerciapiete : Master , the well-merited complimentof electing him
as W.M. of the Lodge. The ceremony was most a
ICHMOND — Station Hotel, adjoins Railway Station . Every by Bro. Horace Groves P.M., acting at very short
place of the retiring Worshipful Master,Bro. C. E.]
to the regret of all, was taken ill on the previous Frida
SANTAWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercier, ptepricateod. the chair Bro. Allée appointed and invested his officer
YOWES (WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels. The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet pro
COWES G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor. honorary steward , Bro . D. S. Pring.

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 10TH FEBRUARY 1894. 1 The Freemason's Chronicle . 46

LODGE OF INTEGRITY, No. 163. have elapsed before I could have gained such a position , and have
enjoyed such privileges as I at once entered into. That fact alone
TTHE festival of St. John was celebrated at the Freemasons' is & sufficient definition of the Masonic term · Brotherly love,' ana
th f Hall, Manchester, on Wednesday, 31st ult., Bro. Thos. Hy. it illustrates perfectly what is referred to in our ceremonial as on
P. olle , viz ., H. H. Warb P M. P.P. , J. Wil
S. M. owin urt
o
S.G
.D.
dgo
ose of the great and invaluable privileges of Freemasonry.' And now
Sa W ., g n brethren, after a little over 8 years ' membership (mostly spent in
Mc mue G P.P.J.G.D., John Studd P.M.P.P.G.D.C., J. M. H. Blamey office), you have done me the greatest honour which it is in you
Mi R. aAlf. Hepworth Sec ., FrJ.W. e . W, aJ. mM.Sinclair J. G. Mea Org .,Treas.,
I. ,P.M.P.P.J.G.D. R. L.
P. l l s Pk l , A. Hop dP.M ,lW smle. D. WGa.d P.M d, R. Sim power to bestow , by electing and installing me the Worshipfu
Ar M.l , Ean. R .iM .l P e A ..
.M. sst rov T. REEM lP .G y. (F del .C H RON
ist ),
er Master of this, my Mother Lodge . I thank you most sincerely for
Schth d obe
Easolfuir Ni ,rtRosb Aco , H. A : Owl , J. GArSiON'S, C. SleeI, CAL.E B. that honour, and beg to assure you that it will be my constan
eld , le e rt mb es me endeavour and pleasure during the year, to rule with the help of the
t d
Ja wood , Ja A. , Edwa GrJ.ahH. Studd,
Mitc, J. Brittaner,
Dunn Woo Wm , Ja.meMorton,Clem Ben, Past Masters and my Officers, in such a manner as to fully justif
me G m h e r a m d
, H. R. Yate , sJohn Amlleeyn , the confidence which you have reposed in me. In my immediate
s es , F. Niel ll, John Tdhor
E. Buz ardn d n t o s predecessor I have a very difficult one to follow , for Bro . Scholfiel
Ge zar , C
d
er . Cookso , G. Taylor , W. Pnearson , J. W. Mottersh ,
is a Mason possessing great tact, clear judgment, and unusua
Viso . Garl , n ead
Na i t i ck Gra Sec . 44 ., ability, and I am afraid that I shall test to the uttermost your stoc)
or : B ro Wm n Cha
. Jo.hMoorhouse , J.P.Ingleby,
G.Sw and ProJ. v .W.Wallworth
Ro thans H
be ey s W.M 4d4w, icJkose Jadc.kB. W.M nd 139 2491 , of patience and affection . We shall never forget the masterl
r w. W. 2482 , W. Colli . p h I m a
.P.M n565 lfred e Botto
1 , A . d speech which he delivered last year at the Albion Hotel, nor bi
I.P t Fox S
.M. 1798 , o od ns . n able and dignified working in the Lodge during the year. And
W. D . must warn you now , somewhat after the manner of Shakespeare
Jo W.L. Liphory P.M. 257 , T. E. Chambers P.M. 1313 ,
hn Far P H. Pa128
ley 26
Fryer P.M.
9 os . G,uM.
, Th1375 estB.20Salt 4 , S.S.W. Kell 1588
y .M, .William
645 , W.Wild get, that I am neither a lawyer, nor an orator, as Bro . Scholfiel
is ,
F u
44nn 4
Oat1 a 5
ll , J1o5h5n0 ,Wa W Os 61 , A. H2.2 Du,fMa P.GM. HDe.rof C. 1B1a3t4e,s S2.32D2., But as you know me all, a plain
es Rush l.
2m4Fl., Petter3stBorcak 24689 ,fainnjdoroth . bert
s Blunt man who loves his brethren ,
t 4 9e y er tt 2 ers And that you all know well who sit and listen to me,
an Tthhe m on
d e Ai un utes h'arveipng bepern confirm, the, acned the Treoafsuirnes accoBurno . For I have neither wit,nor words, nor worth ,
d i o r t e s e e d r e m rt'asll t
JP. .P.M G , H. Blt a or S.W. was unndteerdta by Broon.yJ. Wildgo ing P.M. Action nor utterance, nor the power of speech to stir your hearts.
. D ., w m s
ey k e n o s e I only speak right on, I tell you
S dd P.M hPo
catnu I.G. , John That which you yourselves do know ,
did a t e w .
a
.P.G was assisted
.D.C
J.Wby R. L.H.
., Bros. McH. lan P.M. S.W.
MilWarburton
Show you the good deeds of the Lodge and of the Craft,
oblig s . The
ated an inst presented accby Bro . ancien cW.M.
toScholfield u s , .andBroafterwards
. Blamey And bid them speak forme.'
w s u d allead o r d i t t o m
apa pe s
rtai
bseq
uent ddres bnyg Bro . Scholfiel upon the duties Brethren , our old Lodge has been in existence now for 128 years
with regningtto t hly e chair , sBerdo . Warbur perford
ming a similar task and as old age demands respect, let us do homage to it upon this
bret ard o ton
hren . B occasion . For more than a century and a quarter the Integrity
ro . the Wardens, whilst Bro. Wildgoose addressed the has existed , and it has justified its existence by a noble exemplifi
Samu Th e G Officers Studd gave the honours. cation of the three grand principles ofMasonry . Integrity has beer
el ask
Sec . , H. A. Ow ili appointed were - : Bros. R. Alfred Hepworth S.W., its name, and integrity has been its character. Faithful to its
Stud P.M. & l e
S.D., FJ.reM.
J.W., d WSinclair
almsle P.M.
y D. n Allen J.I.Clemmey
J. ,& Jco.hTreas., G., John high commission from Grand Lodge, honourable in all its relations
Y d c . s and upright in all its dealings with all men . One hundred anc
R a te Geo .
Wa. rbur s, P D. of C., A. B. Scholfield Org., J. H.Studd, Henry twenty seven brethren of proved uprightness and integrity have
ton .MI
The ann . Taylor, B. Eastwood and W. Morton Stwds., H. H. preceded me in the chair - men who were devoted to the Craft and
hall , under t ual peCharity Representative.
Mr.large Mrs. Phroom
and dining , hthe to this Lodge, links in a mystic chain binding the brethren of the
ca terers. Lo he rson supervheld
and Maalsowas
banquet isio inofthe illipsof all past with the present into one united bond of brotherly love . The
v i s i
y a l nic toastsn were submitted and responded Lodge, like the king, never dies ; its Masters, its Officers, and its
to , a t hd em t o rs
thst
in e allatiirable Paying a well deserved tribute to Bro. Wildgoose for
members appear in ever changing succession upon the scene ; they
do their duty and perform their allotted task , and then pass away
on .
manner in which he had performed the ceremony of but the good old Lodge remains for ever. It remains like the
B J o
presernot. with hn stately cathedral and the venerable abbey, as a home for the
perfc or t he Chadwick Prov . Grand Secretary contrasted the brethren ; it remains as an institution for the succour of the widow ,
omn edgra
He tula former them uperiod,
pon thewhen fact tone hat wella chaknown forPastthe Master
better the fatherless , and the distressed. It remains as a permanent and
since major ted portion of the ceremonies ngine many Lodges . genuine authority to each succeeding generation , and as an active
h a d
capabl o dis lo ng
e f char t h e v a r i o d u t i e s d e v o l v ing u p o n t h e m . agent in the spread of its principles ;-principles, brethren ,which are
taken place , andusthat W.M.'s themselves were now divine in their origin , sublime in their history , and twice blessed in
honoBuro . Wildg o
hao se
ging proposed the health of the W.M. He felt
r b had the duty to perform , of installing such a
capabl edOfyfi vin
intg
their exercise and application . Masonry without the exercise of
Bla ey ham
e cer o the chair . It was a position to wbich Bro . its three grand principles is a hollow mockery and a sham . It is
woulm d ai like & ship canal without water, like a Portland Street warehouse
d fully n r hesomewas undoubt the right man for sucb
i p tain , fo edlythe without stock , like a palace without a ruler, like a throne without a
a high anB d maspired ort offor
fice . time, and dignity of which he monarch. But Masonry properly carried out by a Lodge, actuated
lame a n
B r
elocutio an o . y re tplied in a sp eech wh ich w a s a masterpiec of by true Masonic principles, constitutes a power for good among
dl e men second to no other human organisation in this or any other
which wn, as
de i v ered without the slightest hesitancy , with fervour , age. This is the ideal we must ever keep before us, and as year
one which held his listeners spellbound ; a speech succeeds year, and Master followsMaster, our Lodge will continue
Bre
He said , “ thr to prosper, and will finally accomplisb its high and benign destiny."
courage, en, it is with mingling feelings of nervousness and
re spon to t h e 0 0 0
to
Wildgoo d. pri t deheand humility, of pleasure and anxiety, that I rise
se At greatest inconvenie
toast of my healthnc,eso kindly
to himself Bro . Wildgoose
proposed by Bro. LODGE OF ANTIQUITY , No. 178 .
is present with
personal Ma obligations RO . Rev. T. H. Leeson , of Charnock Richard , was installed
Das that i return
to -night, and him it ismy with most thesincere
deepest thanks
sense the of
Worship ste
f u l sonbas r. Your enthusia
st reception of the toast as C. B. Holmes P.M. P.P.G.P., assisted by Bro . J. Brindle P.M.
shown in the 8 so ab done
ly le med bin y Br submitting
o . Mic ead , atondyou in ythe ourtoast
applaof use of
the
P.P.G. Supt. Works. Subsequently the brethren adjourned from
the sentiments the Masonic Hall to the Conservative Club, where a capital banquet
long as I live. TWttere
his d by Bro. Wildgcose, I shall never forget as was served under the superintendence of Mr. Wise, the secretary,
sequel to your reception from you forms the fitting and natural The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured, and a capital
ago to fill the UQ animous selection of myunworthy self a month musical programme was rendered by members of the Apollo Lodge,
ensuing year , ab chair a , whil of King Solomon in tothis Lodgem during the No. 2042, consisting of Bros. H. Hollis, E. Edwards, W. Lewis
my own other Lodg M e return ndgne than,ks you , the emb rs of
ss I wish also to acknowele P.M., G. Platt , and H. J. Nicholls P.M.
ProvDay e for yourkiin dg
Very sincerely ince obligation to the brethren from other Lodgese,
and other Ca s w h ha s c (s fr lo di 0 0 0
mbrid o ve o m e o m e om ng st an ces :
Devonshi , geshi , East and West Lancashire , Yorkshire ,
r e r e
and Cheshir ) ST . ANDREW LODGE, No. 231.
mutual defeence to
Cordi a unite with you in forming & sure column of T the installation banquet which took place at Freemasons'
heartily and suc c
aln ld y su in ppthoretex , pranes dsiwon ho ofhathve eir jogo inoded wiwishthes yo four mso y AT Tavern on the 1st, there was a large and distinguished com
heal th andreve e ss.
W e r t to th pa . pany, Bro. John W. Sherwell the newly -installed Master in the
naturally Wi dnesd e such st chair. The usual loyal toasts having been given and responded to,
llia ayAt a moment as this one's thoughts
, duri ng thI ecannot
year ofbut ce of
offithink
of the last ms in OctobeAs r 18I 85 stand here Bro . Sir John Monckton, in an excellent speech , heartily applauded ,
Bro . Ben ti . It was then I saw the light of Masonry for replied for the Grand Officers. Lieut.-General Lawrie performed a
the first w mh ee . n similar office for the Visitors, in submitting which toast the Master
thatheni
t rghs t ,Bt r u an t I I think
responalso ded of to thetheordeal of the ne
toast through wly -inIitpassed
which iated (Bro . Sherwell) alluded to the nomination of Bro. Alderman and
Bro lute. M ger I stood on firm groun then , for althou I was an Sheriff Dimsdale for the office of Grand Treasurer, expressing warm
abs o I as to ever d
in the Lodge, neverth g h I was the
y hopes of his success, and adding that St. Andrew's Lodge would
son ofg X Mem on of 50 yearosn'eexperi , and my onellyesdessire in be support him to a man.
m i n b e n c e
co honoer of the Cra , was to foll in the foots
Wor an fdr as ured fat ft ow teps of a O O O
her .
sontuh oafyla M : ieo n n remember
I that the fact ofbeing the
mut iries b b a
d
was considered a guarantee ofmy respectability . A
YORK LODGE, No. 236.
i n q u e d
in had introduced me to Bro. John Studd, and after
sec g
and o
ead lbof nder been Lodge, at York , Bro . Jno. B. Sampson presiding over a
inster br e eo t
a made (which I afterwards heard of), a proposer
were found for me. From that moment to this , large number of members and visiting brethren. The chair was
nev nh
e ranger and a sojourner in a strange city , I have
as A rthousta t s
subsequently occupied by Bro. Jos. Todd P.M. P.P.S.G.W. Prov .
Wi frie nd . I was receiv by 80 or 90 gentlenien
ed G. Treas., for the purpose of installing Bro . Arthur Jones. In the
d n u a l But for Masonry, many years must evening a banquet was held at Harker's Hotel.
an a eq ,
 46 The Freemason's
TRUE AND FAITHFUL LODGE, No. 318 .
THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms, Helston,
THE on Friday , 12th ult . , when Bro.J. W. C. Dudley was installed
by W.M. J. 0. Eva , assisted by Bro. J. M. Richards P.M. , and
Bro. H. Trembath P.M. The Brethren afterwards adjourned to
the Assemby Room , Angel Hotel, where Bro. W. J. Blackwell had
prepared a banquet .
o adjourned to the London Tavern , where a banquet was awaiting
0 0
ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 328.
T Torquay, on the 5th inst ., Bro. S. A. Blackler, of St. Mary
A Bro. H. R.
Beer I.P.M. was presented with a P.M.'s jewel, as a token of
appreciation of the zeal and ability with which he had discharged
the duties of the chair . Bro. R. D. Kennick was elected as repre
sentative on the Committee of Petitions .
0 0 0
CONCORD LODGE, No. 343.
THE installation of Bro . Edwin Bush was celebrated at the Bull
T'in ,telleston,ofnBetheEstimulashtmesinstabiate dornicene Bere
Bro. Arthur Margerison W.M. , and Bro. Richard Robinson P.M.
There was a large attendance of visiting brethren . After the Lodge
was closed the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet in honour
of the festival of St. John .
o O o
LOYAL SUSSEX LODGE OF EMULATION , No. 355 .
YAPT.
installed W.M., the ceremony being performed hy the Earl
of Radnor Prov. G.M. of Wilts, assisted by Bro. C. N. P. Phipps
D.P.G.M. The W.M. afterwards appointed and invested his
Officers , and a banquet was held at theGoddard Arms Hotel, Lord
Radnor being present.
0 0 0 When business was over the brethren dined together at Bro .
ST . JAMES'S LODGE , No. 448.
N the 23rd ult., the installation of Bro. J. W. Normanton took
ON place at the Masonic Hall, Halifax. Bro. Alfred Robertshaw
P.M. , Bro . W. D. Shoebridge P.M. , and Bro. H. S. Holdsworth P.M.
P.P.G.D.D.C. , were the installing Officers, and discharged their
duties in a finished and impressive manner . The Worshipful Master
afterwards appointed and invested the Officers.
The festival of St. John was then celebrated , and seventy - four
brethren were present at the banquet.
O O
ST. CYBI LODGE , No. 597.
N Tuesday, 30th ult., the annual installation took place at
, .
installed W.M. by Bro. Joseph Hall I.P.M. P.G.S. of Works . There
wasſa large attendance of visiting brethren . The banquet took place
at the Station Hotel.
0 0 0
CONCORD LODGE , No. 632.
THE installation was held on Monday, the 8th ult. The Prov.
, \ HE annual festival was celebrated on the 17th inst. , at the
illness, and his place was taken by his Deputy , Bro . C. N. P.
Phipps, who installed Bro . H. Munday as W.M. Other Officers
were appointed. A banquet followed at the George Hotel, Bro .
Mundy presiding .
0 0 0 held in the lower hall.
WENTWORTH LODGE, No. 737 .
THAT the selection of Bro. Owen Parker, of Higham Ferrers, to
THAfillT the chair of this Lodge was a popular one was evidenced
by the gathering of brethren and visitors on the 22nd ult. , at the
Masonic Hall, Wellingborough , on the occasion of his installation
to that office . The proceedings throughout were marked by great
enthusiasm , and subsequent general congratulation .
Lodge was duly opened by the W.M. Bro J. T. Reid P.G.Supt.
of Works, and among those present was Bro . Butler Wilkins
D.P.G.M. P.G.St.B. England.
The usual business having been transacted, Bro. R. B. Starkey
presented Bro. Owen Parker P.P.G.St.Br. for installation as W.M.,
and the ceremony and ritual were admirably carried out by Bro. J.
Slin P.P.G.R. P.M. The newly elected Worshipful Master then
appointed and invested his Officers. Following this, the W.M. said
his first pleasing duty was, on behalf of the members of the Lodge,
to present Bro. Reid , the retiring W.M., with a Past Master's jewel
as a mark of recognition of the admirable manner in which he had
carried out the duties of his office and promoted the interest and
welfare of the Lodge during the past year.
Bro . Reid thanked the members for their kind recognition of his
services, and assured them that although he had vacated the chair
he should still take great interest in the Lodge, and he also felt
sure that Bro . Owen Parker would make a worthy successor, and
fully sustain the dignity of the office to which he had been elevated.
Various propositions were dealt with, and the Lodge was closed in
due form .
O 0 O THE installation of Bro . Oswald O. Wilkinson S.W. , which took
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE , No. 781 .
THE opening meeting of the year was held on the 9th ult. under
Limehouse, instead of the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road, where
the meetings have so long been held . Bro. W. E. Turriff W.M.
Chronicle . ( 10TH FEBRUARY 1894 .
occupied the chair, and was well supported . Lodgebeing opened ,
Bro . Shuttleworth was passed. Bro. C. L. Nelson then presented
the W.M. with a petition signed by a considerable number of the
brethren, asking him to appoint a day of meeting when the
expediency of a removal of the Lodge should be properly discussed.
After a little conversation , the W.M. agreed to call an early meet
ing. Other Masonic business being disposed of, the brethren
them .
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DUNHEVED LODGE , No. 789 .
T the Masonic Hall, Launceston, on the 16th ult. , Bro . the Rev.
AT Alex. Hawken was installed W.M. , the ceremony being
carried out by Bro. Brendon Carsons P.M. The Brethren after.
wards adjourned to the dining hall, where they sat down to a very
excellent banquet served by Mr. Burt .
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LEWIS LODGE, No. 872.
A installation of Bro . J. A. Fowler as W.M. at Whitehaven ,
on the 15th ult. Bro. A. W. Johnston , the retiring Master, was
installing officer.
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ST. EDWARD LODGE, No. 966.
THE members celebrated the annual festival of St. John on
T Tuesday , 25th ult. , when Bro. J. C. Clemesha P.P.G. Std.B.
was installed W.M. This is the third time the brethren of St.
Edward Lodge have paid Bro. Clemesha the honour of electing him
as their Master. After the ceremony, which was performed by the
retiring Master, Bro. Allen P.P.G.J.W. , Bro . Clemesha appointed
and invested his Officers.
Platt's George Hotel. The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were
honoured .
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TRIUMPH LODGE , No. 1061 .
N
A Hotel, Lytham . There was a large attendance, including
the Worshipful Master, Bro. S. Fisher. Mr. John Talbot Clifton,
of Lytham Hall , sought to become associated with the Lodge of
Triumph , and the W.M. accordingly called the emergency meeting.
Mr. Clifton having been accepted , was initiated by the W.M.
After the ceremony Bro. T. Fair, in proposing the toast of the
newly-elected member, expressed a fervent hope that Bro. Clifton
would become a true and faithful Mason , in which case there could
be no doubt that he would be a truly good man . Bro . Clifton's
grandfather had been a Mason of high degree , and it was Bro .
Fair's intention to hand over his clothing to the newly -elected
member, who, he felt certain , would follow in the footsteps of his
grandfather. Bro. Clifton was not present to respond to the toast,
having to fulfil another engagement.
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HARTINGTON LODGE, No. 1085 .
TEMasonic Hall , Derby, the function being numerously
attended. Bro. A. Worsnop was installed by his immediate
predecessor in office , Bro. S. J. Sanders. Bro . Worsnop appointed
and invested his Officers. The annual banquet was subsequently
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HUYSHE LODGE , No. 1099.
T Stoke, on the 11th ult ., Bro. W. H. Dillon W.M. presented
.
The frame, of a Masonic character, was designed and made by Bro .
S. F. Hill ( Hill and Hill , Plymouth ) . The brethren heartily
thanked Bro. Dillon for his beautiful present.
At the same
meeting P.M. Olver was presented with a pair of bronze ornaments
in recognition of his services as W.M. during 1893.
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ELMS LODGE , No. 1212.
THE installation banquet was held at the Masonic Club,
, , :
W. Ferguson , who was well supported. The tables were very taste
fully laid and decorated with a large number of very choice and
beautiful plants, kindly lent for the occasion by a member of the
Lodge, Bro. J. Tomlinson, of Tavistock Road, Stoke, and the dinner
served under the direction of Bro . O. Harvey, the able manager and
caterer of the club, in his best style. Ample justice having been
done the repast, on the removal of the cloth the usual Loyal and
Masonic toasts were honoured .
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STRANGEWAYS LODGE, No. 1219,
T place at the Old Boar's Head, Manchester,on Wednesday, the
31st últ. , attracted the attention of a large number of brethren , no
doubt by reason of his popularity both in his own and neighbouring
Lodges , and also on account of his position as a representative of
one of the Manchester dailies.
The cerermony of installation was performed by Bro. Jas.
 10TH FEBRUARY 1894.1 The Freemason's
Robinson , the retiring Master, whose working was of an excellent
character, and fully deserved the encomiums which were passed
upon it at the festive board . The installing S.W. was Bro. Jas .
Andrew Prov. S.G.D., whilst Bro. C. J. Schofield cccupied the
position of J.W. , Bro . J. L. Savage that of I.G. , and Bro. R. Hughes
D.C. that of Deacon , the latter Brother presenting the candidate,
who was obligated and regularly' installed . Bro . Robinson after
wards addressed him upon the important nature of his duties ; the
working tools were explained by Bro . R. Hughes. Bro. W. B.
Russell P.P.G.R. D.C. addressed the Wardens, and Bro . W. T.
Schofield P.P.J.G.D. the brethren .
The new Officers were : Bros. W. Baron S.W. , B. Whitwam J.W. ,
W. T. Schofield P.M. , &c. Treasurer, W. B. Russell P.M. , &c.
Secretary, J. Rowbottom S.D. , G. Belshaw J.D. , J. Lowery I.G.,
R. Hughes P.M. D. of C., L. H. Keay, Mus. Bac., Organist,P. Why
man, J. H. Maybury, E. L. Lord, T. Foster, R. Dixon, and P. Webb
Stewards. Bro. Jas. Andrew P.M. , &c . was appointed Charity
Representative.
During the evening two veryhandsome jewels were presented,
one to Bro. Jas . Robinson I.P.M. , and the other to W. B. Russell
P.M., &c. , both presentations receiving suitable acknowledgments .
The festival of St. John took place in the Masonic room , and
was a great success, the various honours being diversified by songs,
etc., from an efficient glee party which was under the direction of
Bro. Keay. In reply to the toast of his health , Bro. Wilkinson , the
newly-installed W.M., thanked his audience for the very enthusastic
manner in which they had received his name. He reverted to the
unity which prevailed amongst the brethren, and insisted upon the
necessity of having good and efficient Officers, as upon the latter
rested the responsibility of placing the Lodge in a high position
and of maintaining that position . Bro. Wilkinson congratulated
the Strangeways Lodge upon its numbers, the excellence of its
working, and the ever willing and steady support which it gave to
the Masonic Charities.
0 0 O T the Masonic Hall, Camberwell, on the 31st ult.,this Lodge,
SQUARE AND COMPASS LODGE , No. 1336.
WHERE was a large and representative gathering at the Masonic
THEchambers, Wrexham , on the 6th inst., when Bro. Howell
Davies P.M. P.P.G.S. of W. was installed by Bros. R. N. Evans
P.M. P.P.G.S.B. and T. B. Barton P.M. P.Þ.G.St. The W.M.
invested his officers .
A banquet was afterwards held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel.
0 0 0 Venables, in her usual successful manner, the menu being excellent.
KENNINGTON LODGE , No. 1381 .
N the Wardens, Stewards, Committee, Treasurer , and Secretary.
ON installed as W.M. , Bro. Alfred Lundle officiating. The other
work usual to the annual meeting was carried through .
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EQUITY LODGE, No. 1384.
N Thursday, 1st inst. , the annual festival was held at the
ON Central Hotel, Widnes. Lodge wasopened by the retiring
W.M. (Bro. F.H. Pankhurst). Bro. Richard Whiteside was installed
W.M., the installation ceremony being performed by Bro. J. S.
Pattern P.M. Bro. James White P.M. delivered the addresses to
the several Officers.
At the banquet which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic
toasts were given and responded to. During the evening Bro. F.
H. Pankhurst was presented with a P.M.'s jewel in recognition of
his services as W.M. during the past year. A special present of a
drawing room timepiece was also made to Mrs. Pankhurst in
commemoration of the re-furnishing and decorating of the Lodge
Room during Bro. Pankhurst's year of office.
0 0 0 permit. From the foundation onwards, these loans were repaid a
WHITWELL LODGE, No. 1390.
TUESDAY , the 23rd ult., was the 21st Anniversary of the
TUE consecration of this Lodge. At the close of the Lodge meet
ing, the attainment of its majority was celebrated by the members
and visitors. After a banquet and the Loyal toasts, the W.M.
called upon Bro . Mills, one of the founders of the Lodge, for his
history, which had been written for the occasion . Bro. Mills on
rising wasgreeted with applause. The history was very interesting,
and commenced with an account of the first suggestion for the
formation of a Lodge in Millom . Many good old honoured names,
the owners of which tad passed from this sublunary abode, were
brought tomind , amongst others touchingly referred to being : Rev.
George Brown Chaplain of the Lodge, Dr. Rodgers, the two brothers
Dodgson , of Ulverston , Lieut.- Colonel Mitt (Liverpool), Edward
Busher, of the firm of Whitwell and Busher (Kendal), Bro. J. Dodd
(Millom) , and many others. Bro. Mills also, at the urgent request of
the brethren , gave them an account of his recent tour in America,
and his visits to the Lodges in New York , Washington , Chicago,
and Philadelphia. Bro. Mills's remarks proved very entertaining,
and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him.
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FRIENDLY LODGE, No. 1513 .
N the 1st inst. the members met at the Masonic Hall, Barnsley,
. nothing transpire to prevent you from joining us at our meetings
was Installing Master, and Bro. W.J. Frankland the new W.M. A
banquet followed .
O Bro. T. T. Sefton W.M. said : “ Bro . Berry, let me add to what
O O
LIVERPOOL DRAMATIC LODGE, No. 1609.
N the 23rd ult. , at the usual monthly meeting held in the
, I also am more than pleased that I should be the first W.M. to
Chronicle .
dance of about 150 brethren- & record which has rarely been broken
in connection with any ordinary gathering of the Lodge — the chief
attraction being the admission into the order of Mr. Fred Geary,
the celebrated centre forward of the Everton Football Club, and
Messrs. Wilkinson , Colman , Stratton Mills, and F. Williams (the
four leading comedians of the pantomime at the Prince of Wales'
Theatre) . Bro. A. E. Workman presided as W.M., and was sup
ported by a large contingent of Officers and others prominently
identified with the Drama. The Visitors ' list included represen
tatives of the Grand and the Provincial Grand Lodges. After the
business afternoon dinner was served , and an excellent musical
programme was supplied .
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ST. CECILIA LODGE, No. 1636.
N the 30th ult. , the annual installation meeting was held in the
,
opened by Bro. J. Wood I.P.M. , who was supported by the Officers
and Past Masters, the company also including several Officers of
Grand Lodge and of Provincial Grand Lodge. The principal feature
in the business was the installation of Bro. John Sayers as W.M. ,
the ceremony being performed by Bro .W.Balchin P.M. The newly
installed W.M. then appointed his Officers, and those present were
invested with the insignia of their respective posts.
The Lodge having been closed the brethren adjourned to the
banquetting room , where they sat down to an excellent repast.
The customary Loyal toasts having been honoured , Bro. E.
Broadbridge proposed the Officers of Grand Lodge, present and past,
to which Bro. Everett P.G. Treasurer responded.
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SKELMERSDALE LODGE, No. 1658.
A ,
banquet and ladies' night, which was attended by upwards of 120
members and friends. The programme contained twenty -one
dances. The Brethren attended in full regalia. Bro. Erle Douglas
Side acted as M.C. , and Bro. W. H. Boys P.M. as secretary. The
music was well supplied by Carrington's Band, of Penton Place,
Walworth . The palms, ferns, & c., for floral decorations, were by
Messrs. Shuttleworth and Co. , florists, of Peckham Rye. During
the interval the banquet was served in the Pillar Hall by Mrs.
After a few toasts dancing was resumed, and continued till after
3 a.m. The whole proceedings reflected the greatest credit upon
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JHE regular meeting was held at the Pendleton Town Hall, on
T .
The principal business of the evening, after the confirmation of
minutes , was the raising of Bro. Alderman Richard Mottram , and
the presentation of a Past Treasurer's jewel to Bro. R.H. Berry.
The ceremony of raising was performed by the W.M. , in a very
careful manner .
Bro . Threlfall I.P.M. , upon rising to make the presentation ,
said, “ Brethren , you must all be aware that at the foundation and
consecration of a Lodge, a considerable sum of money has to be
found for the purpose of providing suitable furniture . In the case
of the Albert Victor Lodge, our respected founders had provided all
that was required, of a very substantial character, and the cost
to which they had been put was allowed by them to remain as a
loan to the Lodge at interest, to be repaid when the funds would
very little at a time until the accession in 1889, of our esteemed
Brother Berry to the office of Treasurer. Several of the brethren
were anxious that these loans should be repaid without delay, and
none more so than Bro. Berry, who, in a manner quite characteristic
of him , set to work at once , and by looking up the brethren in arrears,
and impressing the necessity of economy and even of self-denial on
the part of the brethren generally, has succeeded in his very noble
effort. I , as the Immediate Past Master, and therefore the one
under whom the very desirable end has been attained, desire to
express to Bro . Berry my own personal appreciation and thanks,
and I am sure , brethren , you will sincerely join with me in this,
because, through your W.M., you have requested me to present
Bro . Berry with a memento of this happy occasion, which, though
small, may serve in years to recall to him the pleasure one must
always experience in the consciousness of having accomplished a
good work ."
Bro. Threlfall then presented to Bro . Berry a beautiful jewel,
which bore the following incription :
Presented to
Bro . R. H. BERRY,
By the Brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge, No. 1773, for his
services as Treasurer, 1889-1893.
19th January 1894 .
Concluding, Bro. Threlfall said “ May your health be such as to
enable you to wear this jewel for many years to come, and may
as you have hitherto done, where your services have been so highly
appreciated .
has been said by our worthy and Worshipful I.P.M., by expressing
the peculiar pleasure which I experience in participating in the
presentation which had just been made. If Bro. Threlfall is gratified
at your success in removing all liabilities during his term of office,
 48 The Freemason's
whose care the furniture and jewels of the Lodge have been
committed as the absolute property of the Lodge."
Bro. Berry, in reply, “ Your kindness this evening , brethren ,
has quite taken me by surprise, as I was not prepared for it, and
did not expect any further recognition than that which I have
already received on the presentation of the balance sheet, because
I have only done what every brother tries to do, and that is what
I considered to be my duty. I thank you very much for the beauti
ful jewel, and the generous remarks used in the presentation of it
I hope to give you many opportunities of seeing it, as it is my
intention to continue my regular attendance at the Lodge as hither
to . May the Albert Victor Lodge continue in prosperity.” .
The usual festive board followed the close of Lodge business .
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MOLESWORTH LODGE, No. 1954 .
sively installed W.M.by Bro . B. F. Edyvean P.P.G.W. At
the termination of the business the brethren adjourned to the
Commercial Assembly Rooms, where a capital spread was provided
by Bro . R. Bonney . Subsequently the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given .
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GROVE LODGE, No. 1957.
N the 25th ult., the annual festival was held at the Cock Inn ,
Bro . Charles Higginbotham I.P.M., assisted by Bro . J. P. Bardsley
P.M.P.P.G.St.B., Henry Lomas P.M., and G. R. Brady P.M.P.P.G.
S.B. The Officers were invested .
Afterwards the brethren sat down to banquet , which reflected
great credit on the host, Bro. James Gosling. Bro. A. F. Grundy
W.M., on behalf of the brethren , presented Bro . C. Higginbotham
with a Past Master's jewel. He thanked the brethren , and then
asked the W.M. to accept from him his portrait, which he would
like to have hung in the Lodge along with the portraits of the
previous Masters of the Grove Lodge.
0 0 0 by Bro. Wm . T. Schofield W.M. P.P.J.(
PRUDENCE LODGE, No. 2114 .
Temple, Hope Street, Liverpool, duly installed Worshipful
Master. The ceremony was performed by Bros. J. W.Griffiths, the
retiring W.M., and John Duncan P.M. During the evening, after
the installation banquet, a musical entertainmentwas provided .
0 0 0 Secretary, was appointed to arrange for t
BROWNLOW LODGE, No. 2131.
N the 25th ult. the installation was held in the Town Hall,
ONEllesmere. The ceremony of installing the W.M.-elect
(Bro . A. C. Minshall) was performed by Bro . / . R. Giles. The
W.M.subsequently appointed and invested his officers . The ban
quet, to which the brethren adjourned , was held at the Bridgwater
Hotel, and did the highest credit to Bro. J. S. Knight, as
caterer. The newly -elected W.M. presided. The usual toasts
were honoured .
o o O Markland I.P.M. 2368 , W.Baron S.W. 1219
FAIRFIELD LODGE, No. 2290 .
N Tuesday, 6th inst., there was a large gathering at the Lodge
of Brooom. Wright as W.m. The ceremony was most impressively
performed by the retiring W.M., Bro. W. J. Barrett. The W.M.
afterwards invested his Officers.
A banquet followed, admirably served by Bro . Templeton .
During the evening the retiring W.M., Bro . Barrett, was presented
with a handsome Past Master's jewel, subcribed for by themembers
as a memento of his most successful year of office.
O No. 172,and Frank H.Hiatt and Murray Carsı
MINNEHAHA LODGE, No. 2363.
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Man .
As it had been arranged that this night was to be what was termed
a “ ladies' social,” the work of the Lodge was got through very
expeditiously , so as to enable the brethren to meet their partners
and friends of the fair sex , whom they escorted to the dinner which
had been very admirably provided by the manager, Bro . Thomas
Willgress Donald .
This over, the party adjourned to the Masonic room , which had
been fitted up to represent a drawing -room , and a very pleasant
evening was spent. Songs, etc. were indulged in , Bro. Ferneley ,
the accompanist, being thoroughly at home both on organ and
W. following
Brot The
piano. A. Brabneris aW.M.
list of
, wife, present
those and :
daughter ; Bro. F. w .
Wollaston I.P.M., wife, and daughter ; Bro . Cyril H.Beever S.W .;
Bro. Charles Harrop J.W., wife , and the Misses Harrop ; Bro.
Joseph Hilton Treas., and daughter ; Bro. Martin Thomas P.M.
P.P.G.D. Sec., wife, and daughter ; Bro. Fred Hilton P.G.D.C.
J.D., and wife ; Bro . J. Crompton Wood Chaplain , and wife ; Bro.
Seth Wrigley P.M. D. of C.; Bro . T. M. Ferneley Org.; Bro. C.
Duckworth , and wife ; Bro. Sam Luke, and wife ; Bro. Nagib
Fiani; Bro. J. W. Lloyd P.M .; Bro. E. Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE) ; Bro. W. W.Hitching, and wife ;
Bro . G. R. Ward ; Bro . Abm . Lord (Imperial George, 78), and
daughter .
The programme was as follows:--Miss Brabner and Miss
Wollaston - Pianoforte solos, Bro . Thomas - songs, King's Minstrel
and Within the Minster , Miss Harrop- She wandered down the
Ohronicle .
mountain's brow , Bro. Fred Hilton
Star of Normandie , Bro . Beever - Se
Bro . Brabner - Humorous Love Song
Bro. Harrop and daughters -- Trio , Oh
Love's Golden Summer , a ad Bro Hari
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LODGE
WOODGRANGE
A MFOTSINGate
Forest Gate , on the 17th ult..
thitheodectenwas
Bro . A. H. Hardwick W.M., supported
A. R. Trew Past Masters. Bros. Cart
raised,and Bros. Ross and Searle passe
episode deserves recording. The Sec
handsome album had just been receiv
in which the portraits of the various 1
be placed . After the supper , provided by
the usual toasts were proposed and re
fashion .
O
NHE Romans held a festival in Feb
THof the god Terminus, and the me:
had they felt disposed, might with equal
their terminalia at the meeting held
Manchester, on Thursday, the 8th ins
attained its first year of existence, hav
prosperity which is phenomenal. Good
ascendant, for upon the evening referre
numbers were registered . The first was
person of Bro . John Henry Maybury, Strai
the others being initiates, viz., Messrs.
Reddish, and Harry Eastwood , Levenshul:
The ceremony of initiating Mr. Rudo
Bro. Bridge Hopkinson P.M., and that on
by Bro. Fred Warburton J.W., who expi
and rendered the ancient charge.
The election of Officers then took pla
William Boden S.W. being chosen as W
Brother James Andrew P.M. P.S.G.D.
Warburton J.W. Charity Representative.
dicker S.D. and Oates Rushton were selecte
and a Committee, consisting of the W.M.
ation and Festival of St. John .
At the festive board, Bro. Schofield W
upon his restoration to health and strength .
Besides those already mentioned there
Simeon Mamelock P.M. Treas., Clement IT
Whyman J.D., T. Kinsey I.G., Robert M
Bowden and T. H. Stott Stewards, A. G. Brya
foot, Wm . Leigh , J. T. Whittle , C. Hou
Arthur Scarlett, T. H.Wooler. Visitors :
W.M. 2368 , T. A. Lowe W.M. 2482 P.P.G
1318, and E. Hicks 613.
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ECCENTRIC LODGE, No.
THEodgewins thecomma inst.,when Bro. J.
I.P.M. presided , and was supported by the
visitors , among whom were Bro. John L.Mat
Brown P.G.Std.Br., and P.Ms. Harlow , Hobs
the minutes of the last meeting had been rea
ballot was taken and proved unanimous in fa
brethren as joining members : Dudley Hardy,
Lodge, No. 1319. Bros. Thomas Fraser, Fran
Harris were raised to the sublime degree by
Bros. Sidney Jousiffe , W. E. Garstin, John M
were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, the
formed by Bro. C. A. Hooper. Messrs. Lud
Wodehouse Perkins and Christopher Albert C
ballotted for and approved were then admitte
the mysteries and privileges of the Order by B
The various ceremonies were admirably work
cordial approval of the Brethren .
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ST. GEORGE MARK LODGE, N
Atthe annualmeeting,held at the Freemason
Bro. J. E. Weald was installed by t
Bro . H. Reynolds. The W.M. invested his office
brethren and visitors partook of supper together.
BRITONS NEVER SHALL BE SLAVES, is one of
of our national songs, for it is the opinion of ever
liberty of speech and action is the birthright of e
& matter of fact it is impossible for slavery ti
protecting shadow of the British flag. In the s
cannot remain bound by the tyrannic shackles
will place themselves under the healing influer
Pills and Ointment. Their success in allparts of
a familiar story, and it is only necessary to say
known disorder that cannot be speedily relieved 0
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MOVEABLE LODGES .
even been suggested that Grand Lodge itself might
departure from generalcustom in regard advantageously visit different parts of the country for
to at tto he Provincial
insta he St. Jowas Lodge ,
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Lodge hn's referred its Quarterly Communications, but we cannot believe
. that arrangement would prove satisfactory, while there
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Gra t at Lichfield , last month , when an are many tangible arguments that may be used against
nd hope W as expressed that the new Provincial
desi such a practice , not the least being the lack of proper
rabi Mast o er of Staffordshire would consider the accommodation outside the established home of Grand
mov li f
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migh
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chief towns
local fuin nctithe district a frequent shifting about. All the same it is worthy
Craf
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t . of notice how the practice changes under different
StafWfor not conditions — the supreme authority and the subordinates
edsh ha
idre previously noticed that the Province of
distri being fixtures, while the local authorities are or should
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was
sla different pect , ,bif
in this rtoesmost ut not aythe ume,
assother be migratory .
from the rema nd
rks to which we have referred , that the The prospect of entertaining Provincial Grand Lodge
custom of the is an event generally looked forward to with the liveliest
gatheri
ngs of satisfaction by the members of a country Lodge, and
instead
of, as the district at one town year after year , it is necessary to make preparation many months
turn , and ther e differ
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affogeneral , en t Lodge
visiting s thine
each previous to the expected meeting, in order to ensure
opportu
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ruling au tho f
rity , by ent
showing etheir rtainienthusiasm ers of their
the membtowards Pro or even three years elapse before it is possible for the
vincia Grand ng
l Provincial Grand Master to gratify the desire of a
gather
ings.
Lodge for one or other of its periodical Lodge to entertain the ruling powers, and in several
It seems to districts such visits are few and far between . In others,
Lodges m o v able
usthe rule of making Provincial Grand where there are not so many Lodges to be considered ,
for the reason
is of considerable advantage, not only the difficulty is , of course , less marked , but in most
the Brethren
display We have just mentioned — that it affords there is a keen competition for the honour of enter
turn ing of
the Province an opportunity of in taining the Grand Lodge for its meeting, and the
provid oppo
es rtun their enthusiasm for the Gra d Malso
— nbut and thite
asterbecause decision of this matter is probably one of the most
itie
chiefs of the s
difficult that the chiefs of a district have to surmount
acquaint
ed witProvince
h to make themselves personally year by year.
wbich they are
and the different centres of Masonry with Varied meetings are further of benefit as affording an
to maintain associated , and the Brethren who work object for emulation among the different Lodges , and
whereas the alternatadvance the Order in their district ; this would be removed were the practice of holding
ive method of always meeting
movable Lodges to be discontinued ; but in face of the
under the same auspices and in the same place
keeps many general custom , and the length of the period during
maB rethren in the bac
ke kground who would
otherwise which it has been practised , as well as the popularity
selves . a name and a position for them . of the system , there is no fear that this will happen
rather -on the contrary, we may expect to see it extended
It is
is so different Strange that in this respect the custom to such places as have not yet adopted it, the Province
Lodges
Grand . in the case of Private and Provincial of Staffordshire among the number .
mova place In ofthe former anything
ng would not bein the shape
tolerat
of a inble stan
meeti ed
t
for an
the refusal by we have had a recent proof of this in
WAITING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY.
Grand Chapter to sanction an arrange
of a Private VREEMASONRY, with its regulation ritual and
in the casa e Of Chapter in two towns alternately -- while
na Provincial Grand Lodges the reverse is same scope for the active display of genius that is to be
the rule, t
ing he as we have hero shown, the custom of
hold ded met with in many other spheres of life, but all the same
ar
reg as gatherings at one place continually is there are many ways in which the man of busy
t e see Bo unu temperament may find occasion for the display of his
B u w sual as to call forth special comment .
Doreas
on why the existing customs should particul ability , provide he seizes the opportuni
be alterea ar d ty
d b Private Lodges should have a regular place
l when it presents itself, and is really in earnest in
of assen ! y
Provin G L should distribu ' looking around for it.
cial rand odges te
 50 The Freemason's
It is notorious that some men spend the greater part
of their life professing a determination to make an
impression in the world, and always craving for some
special occasion for the display of the skill they believe
themselves to possess ; but the opportunity does not
appear to pass their way , and they have to content
themselves by recounting what they would do if they
had the chance , while other men , with just the same
scope for their abilities — and no more -make much of
their opportunities, and rise to the eminence the other
craves for. In fact, the one spends his life waiting for
the opportunity, the other seems to make the opportunity
for himself, and is credited with luck or special good
fortune rather than what he really displays - energy.
There are many brethren of the present day who are
continually expressing a desire to do something special
for Freemasonry, and crave for the opportunity of
distinguishing themselves on behalf of the Craft, but
somehow or other they do not seem to be appreciated ,
and they never rise beyond the ordinary level, ultimately
severing their connection with their Lodge , either from
disappointment, or disgust at not being made much of .
They appear to overlook the fact that there is always
a field for the display of Masonic energy open to them ,
in the form of work for one or other of the Charitable
Institutions of the Order, and we venture to think the
field is not only an inexhaustable one , but is also the
one in which the most brilliant results may be achieved ,
and the one in which activity and energy is sure to make
itself apparent. A member of a Lodge may be a most
painstaking student of the ritual, and may serve through
the several offices with credit, and pass through the
Master's chair without a fault , and yet fail to make any
particular impression in the Craft , or secure any special
recognition for his Lodge ; but the Brother who takes
up a Stewardship for one of the Charities, and devotes
himself heart and soul to the work of that office, can
hardly fail but to secure a tangible return for his efforts,
in the form of a handsome total on his list .
This is the opportunity waiting for every brother
alike — the initiate or the Past Master, for there is no
limit to the number of brethren who may act as Steward ,
and , unfortunately , no apparent limit to the number of
worthy applicants for the benefits that are offered, and
we are convinced that activity in this direction would
not only prove a worthy outlet for ambition , but would
be the stepping stone to higher things .
It may be late now to urge brethren to take up a
Stewardship for the near Festival of the Benevolent
Institution , but there is ample time to do much even at
this eleventh hour, indeed many brethren in different
parts of the country have recognised this during the last
few days, the result , we are pleased to say , being a
substantial addition to the roll of Stewards ; in fact,
without being too sanguine , we now venture to think
that the outcome of the Festival to be held on the 28th
inst . , on behalf of our Old People, is certain of being a
success , if not a phenomenal one , at least such as the
Craft may be proud of. But this result will have been
achieved by active displays of energy , rather than by
standing still, waiting for some special opportunity which
did not present itself ; and we again urge brethren who
are anxious to make a name for themselves in Free
masonry to attempt something similar.
Through the kindness of Bro . James R. Perfect, the
proprietor and manager of the Parkhurst Theatre , the
whole of the Boys of the Masonic School were enabled
to witness the performance of the pantomime of Aladdin .
Chronicle . 17th FEBRUARY 1894.
WOMEN FREEMASONS IN FRANCE .
HE funeral of Maria Deraismes will ( says the Paris
THEcorrespondent of the “ Daily Chronicle " ) be
marked by the presence of women delegates of a spurious,
but certainly existent , Masonic Lodge . It appears that
the charming apostle of female emancipation was
actually initiated by a Lodge at Le Pecq, which incurred
the displeasure of the Grand Orient for its disobedience
to a fundamnental rule of the Craft . M.M. Georges Martin ,
Laisant, Tony Révillon , Cernesson, and others resolved ,
however , to found a mixed Lodge , of which ·Maria
Deraismes was the Grande Vénérable.” Needless to
say that this remained unrecognised, although Maria
Deraismes and her secretary , Maria Martin , claim a
precedent in the shape of a Lodge which existed in Paris
in 1815 . The sisters of the “ Droit Humain ” Lodge
will follow their foundress to the grave with a huge
wreath and inscription .
Bro . Henry Lovegrove having resigned the post of
Secretary to the Brixton Lodge, which he has held for
many years, the members acknowledged his services by
presenting him with a handsome ring on the 3rd inst.,
together with a brooch for Mrs. Lovegrove.
OBITUARY .
0 :
BRO . JOHN BERESFORD .
A WELL- KNOWN personality has just been lost to Man
chester, by the death , after a long illness, of the veteran
journalist, Bro . John Beresford P.P.S.G.W. ( Cheshire ),
which took place at his residence, Sandiway, Altrincham ,
on Monday, the 29th ult . Bro . Beresford was in his
seventy -sixth year . Born at Macclesfield , he commenced
business in Manchester forty years ago , ultimately
establishing a large printing concern which still
flourishes . He was proprietor of the Free Lance, a
satirical journal which has been defunct for some years,
and he claimed to have published the first daily paper
in Manchester , during the Crimean War, under the title
of the War Telegraph . We possess a copy of the first
number , which was re-issued two years ago upon the
occasion of the celebration of his golden wedding. The
Telegraph, owing to the exigencies of the Stamp Act , had
a precarious existence , and was soon relegated to the
limbo of unsuccessful enterprises.
BRO . ELIAS NATHAN .
ABOUT twelve months ago we chronicled the death of
Mrs. Nathan , of Cheetwood, Manchester, and it is with
very deep regret that we now record that of her husband
(an old and well - known Past Master of the Caledonian
and Zion Lodges), which occurred on Monday , 22nd ult.
The funeral , which was conducted in strict accordance
with Jewish rite, took place on the 25th , at Whitefield
Cemetery . At an early hour the following Masonic
brethren and friends assembled at the residence of the
deceased at Cheetwood , where they listened to a very
stirring address froin Rabbi the Rev. L. M. Simmons,
L.L.B., B.A. There were present Bros. Eph . Harris,
M.A. , Rev. J. H. Valentine, John Fisher P.M. W.M. ,
Alfd . De botton P.M., George Board P.M. P.P.J.G.D. ,
Geo . Rideal P.M. , Julius Arensberg P.M. P.P.G.P. ,
L. Frankenstein P.M. , Simeon Mamelok P.M. , Ed.
Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov . G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ),
J. K. Heywood , S. Frankenstein , Max Frankenburg ,
Jos . L. Shoeps, Mark Hart,— Lyon , Messrs. J. A. Isaacs,
Hy . Golding , J. V. Henry , Hyman , Nathan , Artingstall,
Ezekiel , Kershaw , and Davidson , the last five being
mourners . Wreaths were forwarded by Councilor
Joshua Hampson , the Zion Lodge, No. 1798, and the
Caledonian Chapter, No. 204. The carriages reached
the cemetery shortly after noon , being joined by Bios .
Walter Marshall, W. Nicholl, Geo. Barlow , Peter Jack
son , and others . The Rabbi, who had accompanied the
cortege, performed the service for the dead in a very
impressive manner . The funeral arrangements were
undertaken by Bro. Geo . T. Lepard, Long Millgate,
| Manchester.
 17TH FEBRUARY 1894.1 The Freemason's Chronicle . 51

BRO . E. TERRY IN THE PROVINCES .

MASONRY, IN CANADA.
T the twenty -fifth annual communication of the
ATGrand Lodge of the Province of Quebec, the
Grand Master, Bro. T. P. Butler, made reference to the
building of the new Masonic Temple in Toronto , and
expressed the hope that the Grand Lodge would hold
its next meeting in its own building . Continuing , he
said, " We have now entered on the twenty -fifth year of
the existence of this Grand Lodge , which was organised
on 20th Oct. 1869, and this is actually the twenty -fifth
communication of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , though
our proceedings number from the annual communication
held a year afterwards. The Grand Lodge, at its
organisation, comprised only twenty - one Lodges, which
have increased to fifty -seven ; and during this period
5,375 initiates have been brought to light in our Lodges.
It would be no wonder were our membership to be only
a small proportion of the community, but when we con
sider further the fact that , owing to ignorance of our
principles and a false impression of our tenets , a very
large majority of the population of the province is, on
sectarian religious grounds, opposed to us , I think we
may well deem it a reason for congratulations that so
many have of their own accord sought, and , after strict
examination, been found worthy of admission ."
BRO. Edward Terry being in Cambridge on a professional
engagement attended, by special invitation, the meeting
of the Scientific Lodge, No. 88 on the 12th, and his visit to the
Lodge becoming known, there was an unusually large company of
brethren present to give a cordial welcome to the Past Grand
Treasurer of England. Upon his entry to the Lodge, Bro. Terry
was saluted as a Grand Officer, and at the close of the working
Bro . C. H. Banham Worshipful Master heartily thanked him for
coming amongst them and witnessing their work. The pleasure of
doing this, he said , was enhanced by the fact that the presence of
Grand Officers in their Lodge was , like angels' visits, few and far
between. The brethren sincerely regretted that Bro. W. B. Redfern
was so inexorable that he would not allowed Bro. Terry to remain
to banquet. Bro . Edward Terry, in briefly responding, thanked
the Lodge for their kind invitation, and complimented them on the
work he had seen . As for himself, he had played many parts, but
he had never yet played that of an angel. Duty prevented his
staying longer, as they wished, but perhaps he might have another
opportunity of visiting them in other circumstances.
The Derby brethren entertained Bro. Edward Terry at a banquet
at the Derby Club, on Friday, 9th inst. Bro . Terry was playing
with his company in the town, and advantage was consequently
taken to show the fraternal regard entertained for him . Sir T. Roe,
M.P., P.P.G. Treas. , occupied the chair, and Bro. W. H. Marsden
P.G.S.B. England, was in the vice-chair .
The health of the guest of the evening was proposed by the
chairman , and Bro. Terry delivered an interesting speech in reply,
relating some of his experiences in India and elsewhere.

Referring to our article on “ Dual Membership,” the

South African Freemason says : “ The article brings to THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM .
light a circumstance which we had not heard of before ;
the practice of someEnglish Lodges ofproviding bytheir T . ErondoorDodge ofFreemasons recently paida specialvisit
bye -laws that none but their own initiates are eligible in the most liberal manner by Bro. Horniman . Mrs. Manning, Bro.
for office, thus excluding joining members from any Horniman, and Mr. Quicke explained the various exhibits. A
chance of promotion . This seems to us to be a most phonograph was added for the occasion. Bro. John Gretton moved,
extraordinary arrangement and a very unfair one . It and Bro. John Hooke seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro. Horniman,
This was carried by acclamation, and acknowledged by Bro.
would work grevious hardship if it were introduced into Horniman, who expressed the pleasure he always felt when his
Colonial Masonry. There is no doubt that dual member collection had appreciative visitors.
ship is , in England, greatly abused, but it would be
difficult to prohibit it altogether. In the States, at least
in every State that we know anything about, it is
absolutely forbidden, and most American Grand Lodges, THE
Pennsylvania being , however, a notable exception, go
further, and compel a man to join the Lodge nearest to.
him or keep out of Masonry altogether. Dual Master CRITERION RESTAURANT,
ship can hardly be necessary in England, but on rare
occasions it is very useful in a country like this, where
there is difficulty in filling the chair. We know of one
notable instance in wbich it is not too much to say that PICCADILLY CIRCUS .
putting in a Brother who was already Master of another
Lodge , kept a Lodge from splitting up.

NEW MUSIC ,
( From BOSWORTH AND Co. , 4 Berners Street, London , W.) . DINNERS & SUPPERS
Afterdawn . Words by Adela Wilkins, Music by Edwin D.
Lloyds.
Christmas Rose. Words by James Strang, Music by Edwin
D. Lloyds . À LA CARTE
The Children's Good Night. Words by C. Dickenson , Music by
Edwin D. Lloyds.
Roses. A version of “In allen benachbarten Gärten , " with English IN THE
words by Clifton Bingham , to the musio of Erik Meyer
Helmund .
The above songs to the music of Edwin D. Lloyds show the
composer to considerable advantage, and should win for him further
popularity. “ Afterdawn , ” a contralto song is, perhaps, the best of CELEBRATED EAST ROOM ,
the three, but in making that distinction we do not desire to create
an unfavourable impression of the others, as all have exceptional AND AN
merit.
The “ Christmas Rose ” is an effective tenor song ; while the
“Children's Good Night,” which has both English and German
words, possesses good style, and is a very taking air. EXCELLENT 4 /- SUPPER
The “ Roses " is in good compass, and capable of producing
brilliant effect from an efficient singer. The melody is very pretty,
while it has the further merit of being short and sweet. IS NOW

A TRIP BETWEEN LONDON AND NEW YORK will, no doubt, in the Served from 10:30 to 12:30
near future seem like a pleasant excursion of but a few hours
duration . Many astonishing proposals have frequently been made IN THE
of late with reference to a revolution in our already rapid means
of locomotion , but nothing practical has yet been effected. A
truly wonderful invention is one which , whilst being useful to the
world , has hardly before been dreamt of by scientific men . Man's
WEST ROOM ,
ingenuity can accomplish wonders, and there is no telling when
its limit will be reached. It will be difficult, however, to produce
anything more wonderful than Holloway's Pills and Ointment.
As sterling remedies for all complaints, they have no equal. Both Accompanied by Instrumental Music .
 52 [ 17
The Freemason's Chronicle .

ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER, CENTENARY : BENEVOL

1894.95 . THIS Lodge held its hundred
meeting on Monday, 12th :
Hall, Teignmouth . The occasion
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED
interesting on personal and other g
ON BEHALF OF account of the historical associatioi
meeting. It was unanimously ag
W. BRO . CHAS. W. HUDSON , fact that this was the centenary
PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX , ask the Past Masters to fill the
oldest P.M. was elected to the c
P.M. and Treasurer 315 , Founder and P.M. 1540, Founder and exception that the Secretary and Tre
P.M. 2201.
respective positions, the other
P.Z. and Treasurer 315 , Founder and P.Z. 1640, Founder and P.Z. appointed to the offices in order of s
1507, & c., & c .
Burden P.P.G.S. Works was ably
Vice - President Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
Bro . F. C. Hallett P.P.G.S.D.
Vice-President Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
Life Governor Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. The Master appointed his Offi
(Served 10 Stewardships.) Andrews I.P.M., J.J. O. Evans S. V
8. Works J.W., the Rev. G. F. Fo
Committee Rooms: Hallett P.P.G.S.D. Tr., J. U. Valenti
BRIGHTON “ Hudson's," Terminus Gates. E. L. Cordes S.D., R. C. Musgrave J.
LONDON Hudson's Depositories, Wilton Road, S.W. D.C., G. H. Johnson I.G., P. G. D
Whiteway -Wilkinson Stewards, and
At the close of the charges the W
brethren , and assured them that he
PHOTOGRAPHY . words to adequately express the unk
gave him to preside on that occasi
grandfather was installed the first Ma
S. HOCKETT & Co.,
and in the year of 1820 his father b
Hewas elected Master in 1870 and 187
Photographic Printers ,
beginning of the second century of the
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET. they had elected him to again preside
thanked them sincerely for the honor
him , and hoped they would all do th
receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER, him during his coming year of office
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded announced that Bro . Dr. Johnson ha
without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries,and give Lodge with a splendid banner, and he i
Information and advice , for which our large experience fully accorded a hearty vote of thanks fc
qualifies us. kindness. The W.M. seconded , in a few
Price Lists on application .
and the vote was unanimously agreed to
of a handsome design , with the name an
Lodge and Masonic emblems on the top ,
FAILING EYESIGHT . occupied by the cross shields of the Gi
THEN the Eyesight is beginning the town of Teignmouth , and underne
“ Presented by Bro . G. H. Johnson P.M.
Optician should be at once consulted . of the centenary jewel being suspended
Permanentmischief is done by use
ing Glasses belonging to friends or A special vote of thanks was also acc
relations, or purchased from unskilled shopmen . Hallett for the exceedingly able manne
The Family Doctor , 2nd May 1891, says : _“ Mr. Bluett is an carried out the installation ceremony, on
authority upon the eyesight, and the advice he gives is most valu the W.M. seconded by Bro . Frost. A
able, and cannot be too highly estimated ." proceedings was the able musical arrang
The Whitehall Revier , 2nd July 1892, says : -“ Sight to the Blind the direction of Bro. G. L. Loam Prov. G.
would not be an exaggerated claim if preferred by Mr. F. Bluett, the who also accompanied the songs at th
well-known Specialist as an Ophthalmic Optician . banquet that followed at Bro. McBryde's I
CONSULTATION FREE. SPECTACLES AT STORE PRICES.
A magnificent dinner was served , the com
F. BLUETT, Specialist in Spectacles, ing between fifty and sixty. Bros. Twos
RA GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W. (Four Doors from Oxford 81. ) responded for the visitors, and the latter allu
to the historic position which the Lodge
was a unique occurence that thegrandfather
should have been one of the founders of
which had preserved a continuity of workii
warrant of 25th March 1794 , the seal of wh
HOWTHE
BIBICE name of the Devon and Exeter Provincial G
CHRONIC
LE The warrant was issued by the firstG.M.of ti
Sir C. Warwick Bampfylde, Bart.

SATURDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY 1894.

WEST LANCASHIRE CHARITY.
N tbe and inst., at the Masonic Hall, Hope Street,
ON Liverpool, under the presidency of Bro . Robert
Foote P.P.G. Treasurer , a meeting of the General
Committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational
Institution was held , for the purpose of hearing appli
cations with respect to the children of deceased
Freemasons to be placed on the education , combined ,
and advancement funds of the Institution . The list
included the names of numerous candidates, and before
the close of the meeting a sum of about $ 150 a year was
granted in connection with the cases .
CONSECRATIONS : CONCORDIA , NC
N Monday, the 29th ult., this new Lo
ONProvince of Bucks was consecrated a
Lion , Wendover , in a hall specially buil
Holland, the proprietor of the hotel, for the
the Lodge's meetings. The ceremony was per
the Deputy ProvincialGrand Master, Brothe
J. S. Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain , in the
of about ninety brethren . The Very Worsh
was assisted by Brother J. E. Bowen Provinc
Secretary as Senior Warden , Brother J. Willia
Grand Treasurer as Junior Warden , Brothe
Stephens as Director of Ceremonies, Brothe
Delevanti as Organist ,and Brother Harry Marti
After the consecration of the Lodge, Bro. J. W.
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Ho ceit D. s The Masonic portion of the premises was opened on
ll vheeW d M ast , a nd he ollt f b ret
an orsh er owi hre
d ip ng n Thursday forenoon by Mrs. Brown, wife of the W.M.-elect,
CEha the fu other collars of, R office O: Bro . Joseph in the presence of a large company of ladies and brethren ,
. T . M l
J W J G
Se pl uni ard ev. liv . ra
cr ai acActing I.P.M. o , F. J.
eTnrHubbard Heenr Warden
, Senior
c
Jow e , Mrs. Brown being presented with a small gold key
et n , kJr. il W. Mar r eas
Se ar l k ha u r r y ett which will also serve as a brooch . After the formal
y , m e r
Wi ni D ceremony had been gone through Dr. Brown replied on
l o r e , Joh S tai J uni D eac , G eor
Gu son D ac Bushell
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n
Assistant t Secretary
, G
or
F , PT. on W. Allsopp I ge behalf of his wife, thanking the brethren for the honour
ar ir n f e rem . . h ill n ner
e ano T o pSott , conferred upon them both . The opening ceremony
a
elnd
dSo, R. Cc .to Sand
r T ers. dnieh s mas owden
D ewa having been disposed of, the Lodge was called to order ,
me yle The Con Off r
wedrs
ec rs s i e
gr ted Hongil Mer of theecrLaotd . Macers tel when the installation of Bro . G. A. Brown P.P.S.G.W.
Wo ams or l mb igneg ny e P.M.as W.M. took place.
er
rs ar s A banquet was afterwards partaken of at the Castle
sphi Ma y , an wi the Lod e s .
le pf and
n sletters d
were shireceived
n ge very ucwcesthe
congratulating s . Hotel, to which a goodly company sat down .
A Wo u
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g erv , f o t he ork
Th
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thee hi ue ast
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L oMda u k i p
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too alBr sonfor the 106th Anniversary Festival of the HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
k o . Buic list roufor after dinne , andStephens secure The follow i a list of the Officer appoi
the sum r
of £55gessInstitution
nd Girls . Bror . J. d ing s s nted
's
at the recent meeting of the Provincial Grand
2s 6d on it.
Chapter, reported in our last issue :
0 0 0 Comp. J. E. Le Feuvre H.
Stopher 76 J.
THI NIRRAL , No. 2496 . E.G. Goble 309 Scribe E.
S E. N. Cross 195 Scribe N.
hea T new Treasurer
d , u8ntdherin m st
Cheshire Lodge was consecrated on the
p c . T f
G. J. Tilling 1461
tion o .s,
t atrthe omisiClaughton
n g
ircums Music Hall,
t a n
he Birkenorma J. G. Niven 1776
Principal Sojourners
heal c es Rev. E. T. Martin 257
th oyf ext
a new e o f t h O r , a n s u
d an chindicationa n e x E. O. Longland 359 Assistant Sojourners
certa ns Lodge e der
is ordinarily tensof iona
is inly takion pla A. J. Blackman 394
ing ce on the Cheshire side of the Cockburn 1331 Sword Bearers
J. Paris 175
The Brethren who submitted their names to P. H. Emanuel 2068
Bre Thom he Standard Bearers
th
P .M
osGr. and as agenas foundersof the new Lodge were : J. Mitchell 1428
. 1013, Ja P.P.JE. Tomlinson A. W. Hewitt 342 Directors of Ceremonies
Thom
pson
mShawes GamP.M. lin 605 P.M. 1576605, Thos. .G. , James H. Harbor 2016 -
T. P .M. 477 P.G. Reg ., A. E. CovenDe. P.M. W. A. Roc 903
y Asst. Dir . of Ceremonies
6
B0r5 , PG . DufP P. Pearse 130
os f ro 60 , C. N. St P. 2 , a
Rich . eo . uaM. 5J.W. 1013 ,ewJaarst. WooMd.co 375 128n9d, R. Hewitt 2074 - Organist
ard Pow ma ck J. G. Lancaster 312 Asst. Scribe E.
R e n
A. H. igmaill 1393 , James Sinith 605 , A. Ruthe
Exell 487 Janitor.
S a en S.S. 605 , Jos. S. Mackintosh rf1013,
o
605c, oJnos an r d
hencr The ceremo
of ationsom 537, Thos . Adam 605. ny
Lloyd Deput
severa Officer y was performed by Brother Sir Horatio DISHONOURING THEIR MOTHER .
l s
Lodge Provincial Grand Master , assisted by (From the North British Daily Mail.)
. in and Past Officers of the Provincial Grand
ter SIR ,—The paragraph under the above heading which appeared
An wa est ora on th nature and principl
of the Order s
ing delivteion by thee P.G . C h a plain , a n d a e
n s in your issue of Tuesday last contains the following sentence :
excell c red Thetitle Most Worshipful Grand Master is one which has been used
Comberent hoir by the brethren of the Jother Lodge from time immemorial. This
inere assertion is not in accordance with fact. Between 1642 - the date
Herber was furnished by the Brethren of the of the oldest minute of Mother Lodge Kilwinning extant- and 1734
t Ellis ,
stituti Lodge
on of th e , under the direction of Brother its principal office-bearer was designated Deacon , and in the
the P.G. Org . The dedication and con Schaw Statutes of 1599 the same designation (varied by Warden
to ancient form , Deacon) is employed. In 1735 Kilwinning's chief Officer is in its
first M a s ter b y Lodge having been completed according
Br records' called Master of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
assiste o Brother Thomas Shaw was installed as of Kılwinning, and as if to complete this transition from the
d byi
nst Brown P.P.G.D.C., primitive form of expression used to denote the Lodge and its chief
been duly all Bro , . George
B r o . Shaw H. p r o t o i n v est h i s
Officer fo the edJames Salmon c eeded
P.P.S.G.W. Having office-bearer, in the succeeding year Right Worshipful is prefixed to
s r c the Master's title , and towards the middle of the century he is
sung by the ho denominated Most Worshipful Grand Master - a mode of address
i r was Dr
ensuing . ClarkThe
year. Whconcluding
itfiel Behold
“ anthem
how good and e d's to which , when speaking of the Master of Mother Kilwinning, very
partook of the old Masons persistently cling. Butwhen resigning its position as
joyful." The Brethren subsequently an independent body in 1897 it accepted as the designation of its
inauguration banquet. principal Officer Right WorshipfulMaster. It is laid down in the
constitution and laws of Grand Lodge that the style and title of
Most Worshipful Grand Master shall not be assumed nor given to
NEW
the Master of any subordinate Lodge. Mother Kilwinning is sub
nudober ordinate to Grand Lodge, and its present Right Worshipful Master ,
HALL AT TREDEGAR
of years the brethren of St. George's .
NOR a loyal as he undoubtedly is to Grand Lodge, is not likely to recipro
Lodge , cate the suggestion of resistance to constitut d Masonic authority
inconvenience containel in the closing sentence of the paragraph under notice.
siderable for want of suitable premises
hol I am , & c.,
wherein to d their mee
drawback to tings, and to obviate this D.MURRAY LYON .
fo Co mfed
rm ort and progress they , some eighteen Grand Secretary .
months ago
a limited company amongst them
selves for the er ec tion of new and suit Freemasons' Hall, Edinburgh,
readil able premises . The
scheme was y taken up, and a site secured in a 9th February 1894 .
good position
s treet . Dear the entrance to Bedwellty Park,
Morgan - ca terin
g fo The promoters were successful, not
only in we
at in th to se
r them lves , but also in supplying a A Plymouth reader is very anxious that we should start in
long -felt e wn , by embodying a new general connection with our paper a secret society on similar lines to those
Post -office in
adopted by the Freemasons. He suggests that the society should
Arch
cost $ 1,000 iteare ct the
sfrom premises. The new premises, which
the
be called the “ Answers Brotherhood ," and its object would be to
James , M
o
, Newp ortplans , andof ar Messrs.
e of clas Morgan
sic desiand gn , promote mutual assistance and sociability.
A kindred association in connection with it, and called the
the f r drontar g g
a e a “ Mayflower Sisterhood," might, he suggests, be established for the
Edw rnal de Presenting
n a very taking appearance. Mr. fair sex.
corat
inte ela ionof s oTredegar
f the Maso , was-hathe, wbuilder. h i ar ofThé a Branch :s of both the societies might be formed in every
borat n i c ll c h e
y Mason en English -speaking town and village throughout the world .
ver Bi ic ature , were executed by Mr. S. Williams, I have no objection to anyone founding a society of this kind ;
d ss but I must say that I think when one considers the great number
an el and the furnishing both of the post -office of societies that are already in existence with similar objects, one
by Mr. lr
, ooms have been satisfactorily carried out is led to believe that there is hardly room for another one.
l
Sell, of Bristo . Answers.
 54 The Freemason's
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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METROPOLITAN .
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ROYAL ATHELSTAN LODGE, No. 19 .
THE 125th year in the history of this Lodge was started upon on
TH Thursday, 8th inst.,when Bro. J. H. Whadcoat was installed
as Worshipful Master, the ceremony being ably performed by Bro .
W.M. Bywater P.G.Sw.B. There was a very large gathering of
visitors and members, the meeting taking place at the Cannon
Street Hotel. Among the other items of business during the
meeting was the passing of Bro . A. C. Burnley , and the passing
of a vote of thanks to the W.M. the trouble and expense he had
gone to in renovating, regilding, and renewing the furniture and
jewels of the Lodge. The business of the Lodge being ended , the
brethren adjourned to a choice banquet, the company numbering
upwards of one hundred . Pritchard's band performed a selection
of music during the banquet, and the subsequent musical
arrangements were under the direction of Bro. F. Sewell
Southgate .
O O
TEMPLE LODGE, No. 101.
THE annual installation was held on Tuesday, 6th inst., at the
of well-known Brethren gathered together to welcome Bro . Harry
Wood as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .
The Lodge having been opened ordinary business was transacted,
including the passing of Bro . Hall, and the raising of Bro . Walter
Williams. The accounts for the past year were passed as highly
satisfactory, there being a balance of £ 80. Bro. Frank Williams
was appointed Steward for the forthcoming Girls Festival, and
Bro. Frank Wint was appointed Steward for the Benevolent
Institution . Ten guineas was voted for their lists from the Lodge
funds .
The W.M. elect , Bro. Harry Wood, was installed by Bro .
Secretary Lardner, assisted by the Masters present.
The customary addresses were given , and hearty good wishes
having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the Lodge was
closed. Bro. Sidney Hill rendered good service at the organ
throughout the ceremonial.
An adjournment was then made to the banqueting hall, where
a magnificent repast had been prepared by Bro. Ashby.
At the close of the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts
were heartily drunk .
A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro. Foster I.P.M., by
the W.M., as a token of regard and esteem in which the Bretbren
held him for his work during his year of office .
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UPTON LODGE, No. 1227 .
N emergency meeting was held on the 15th inst ., at the Three
A Numer tel,maar die dem udeled the presidency to Brdo Charles
Schmidt W.M., who was supported by Bro. A. G.Millington S.W.,
G. A. Peters acting J.W., Charles Gieseke P.M. Ireasurer, C. J.
Free P.M. Secretary, E. M. Jeffery acting S.D., H. J. Rowberry
acting J.D., Henry Hyde acting 1.G., H. H.W.Sherwin Organist,
J. Bailey Tyler ; Past Masters Edwin Hill, S. Toye, W. Hayward ,
John Stroud ; a large number of other members of the Lodge, and
Bro. H. R. Baxter, a visitor from No. 898. The Lodge was opened
up to the third degree, when the Master vacated the chair in favour
of the Immediate Past Master (Bro. Bill), who raised Bro. W.Prior
and Bro. W. J. Carroll. The Master performed the second degree
in favour of Bro . Frederick Burnes, Bro . R. F. I homson and Bro .
G. A. Fischer, and, the ballot having been proved lavourable,
initiated Bro. H. Detloff, Bro. A. Imer, and Bro . C. J. Elsiner.
This concluded the work of a busy meeting, and congratulations as
to the prospects of the Lodge having been expressed, the meeting
was brought to a conclusion in the usual way.
0 0 0 great gratification he presented to him the sm
ISLINGTON LODGE, No. 1471.
NHE annualmeeting of this Lodge was held at the Cock Tavern ,
was installed as Worshipful Master, and subsequently appointed
the assistant Officers for the year. The annual banquet was after
wards held , and the usualtoast list gone through .
0 0
SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE, No. 1820 .
NHIS Lodge, which was formed for Old Boys of Merchant
T Taylors ' School and members of the Company, celebrated its
installation on Thursday, 8th inst., at the Holborn Restaurant,
when Bro . H. Grey was formally inducted into the chair by his
uncle , Bro . Robert Grey , I resident of the Board of Benevolence .
The following, among others, were afterwards appointed to office:
F. Gordon Brown S.W., C. Attersoll-Smith J.W., R.Grey Treasurer,
R. F. Hosken Secretary .
0 0 0 Bro . Thomas Catling P.M.and Secretary gave thi
SA VAGE CLUB LODGE, No. 2190 .
THE annual meeting was held on the 6th, at Freemasons' Hall,
chair . There was a strong gathering of Grand and Provincial
Chronicle . [:
Grand Officers, as well as a large n
company numbering about 150 .
Bro . W. J. Fisher, the Master of the
his successor, who appointed the follow
-Edmund Rosenthal (by deputy ) S.V
Somers Vine, O.M.G., P.G.D. P.M. Trek
Secretary, W. S. Penley S.D., Charle
Barnett I.G., Walter J. Ebbetts P.M.
Sharpe A.D.C., Hadyn Parry Org ., W.I
Dr. P. S. Abraham and Harold Burke S
The whole proceedings of the day were «
mander, and elicted warm expressions o
The banquet took place in the large b
the band of the Grenadier Guards (by pe
going through an excellent programme, 1
Dan Godfrey, auring the dinner . The ci
The Master introduced the premier
first lady in the land, associated with th
of the land - in other words , the Queen a
possible to admit the Queen she would
Mason ; as it was she had endeavoured to
of social and moral virtue which had beei
and, he hoped, to her people's advantage.
The Master next proposed the toast of
was duly honoured .
Sir Somers Vine Treas. submitted thi
apologising for asking the brethren to dri
he was personally associated . However,
senior Past Master of the Savage Club L
did not think it would be possible to extol
and genial Officers who adorned Grand
devotion were matters of world -wide rei
gratitude of every member.
Bro. T. F. Halsey, M.P., Prov. G. M. H
worth Grand Secretary responded . The 1
invitation to be present with fear and tr
result might be, but his reception had prov
was the same under whatever circumstanc
and he should always remember the hospiti
the friendly " wigwam " --he believed was th
Savage Club Lodge.
Bro . Letchworth in the course of his reply
of the toast must have overlooked the fac
Lodge had recently elected him as a member
The Immediate Past Master proposed t
Other toasts had been referred to that
important ; this was not only important, but
Lodge might be able to dispense with some of
it must have a head. The position of W
importance was also one of great and unceasi
while the members conterred a very high dist
chosen to fill it, they at the same time place
which could only be boine with the goodw
brethren . The present Master was the first
to be installed as its Master, and with one exc
initiate of the Lodge. But he had known ]
years previous to his initiation into Freemasonr
he would carry out satisfactorily the duties of i
The W.M.felt the most difficult part of t.
was before him , as he could not express what
the enthusiasm and kindness of those present,
the task before him as superhuman were it no
who had done what he had now to undertake. ]
progress of the Lodge under its previous Masters
with each of them , Bro. Northcott felt that he
than endeavour to tread in the footsteps of thos
concluac his remarks with the words of a Ma
years ago : Thanks, thanks and ever thanks.
The next duty of the Master was a pleasurer
proposition of the toast of l.P.M. The Savage (
need to be told with what admirable finish the I.
The duties of his office auning the past year;
everything in his power to smooth the labours
was to succeed him . Those who were notmen
must have been charmed with the manner in wl
the duty of installing his successor. In every res
ate Past Master has an ornament to the Order
visible guerdon - of the appreciation of the memb
Club Lodge of the work he had done, and the way
done it during the past year ; and also as a m
estimation in which the members held him . Ha
Past Master's jewel to his predecessor the W.M. ex
that Bro . Fisher would live long to wear it at the
Savage Club Lodge.
In reply, the I.P.M. said they were told in a b
they were familiar, that “ outof the fulness ofthe 1
speaketh ." He stood before them with a very lull !
before could he remember his tongue being so tied
at a loss to express himselt. He left the chair 1
that he had received kindness from everyone. He
his best, and was pleased to know that thematerii
the Lodge had been as steady in the past year as
its existence. Nothing had occurred to disturb t]
They could hardly expect to have such a large inflı
now as they had had in the earlier years of the Lodg
in fact, settling down into a regular jog-trot existen
were going slowly they were also going safely.
Visitors, to which Bro. Wilkinson , Col. Money as
responded , after which the Allied Lodges (the Dru:
Gallery , and the Asaph ) were toasted. This being &
that of the Past Masters and Officerswas given,andthi
toast brought the proceedings to a close.
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BRU 4. e ee ro
me A A RY m as n ic
teh nts usual at the meetings of this Lodge themusical entertain
r on le
HARMO NY LODGE , No. 309 .
der was made an especial feature. The variety and number of. 's
ne
dieff
d er
, ent songs, and the splendid way in which they were RO . Robert Clover was on Thursdav, 1st inst., installed as
was most gratifying, and called forth general applause . BRO .Noberhe ceremony was performed in the ones treintable style
by Bro . E. Penton ,the retiring W.M., who washighly complimented .
L A
LAN N O 0 0 a special vote of thanks being passed to him . Before the Lodge
GT TH HOOR N LODGE OF INSTRUCT , No. 1421 . was closed Bro . Penton received , on behalf of the brethren , a
R N.E I O N handsome P.M.'s jewel, in recognition of his work during the year
THI
hand S the presentation being made by Bro. Clover in appropriate terms
in T Bro ., which
byLodge J. R. Jo hnsonatP.
meets M. Angel
the Hotel, Ilford ,
1320 Sec . 2005. On Wednesday, has received About fifty brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet. There was
the 7th hew inst .life since the management of its affairs has been taken a large attendance of Provincial Officers and representatives o
se , the chair was taken by Bro . Taylor, when the business
o fventteen Lodges in the district.
he O
fur membe be in g pr es en t . La st m o n t h it wa s de ci de d to 0 0
Lo in evening rs was rehearsed in a very satisfactory manner,
dg WELLINGTON LODGE, No. 341.
the Le od,geAlasonic Charitable Association in connection with the
NHE
was held whof
e I n s t r u ct brethren th e fi rs t re gu la r me et in g of th e As
enrolled, and at the closeionofso ci at
Lodge
mem , Bnro .fifteen
W.iWo. n Gils , were
on Worshipful Master of the Mother Wednesday. Bro . William Dawes P.M. P.P.S.G.W.P.P.G.R
ber (the Presiden ), in the chair , when sixteen additional P.G.S. W.M. presided. After Bro . W.H. Delves had been raised
s t by the W.M., the W.M. elect (Bro. Thos. Bushby) was presented
rB ec
reoi e Cd. P.we and installed, the whole of the ceremonies being carried outby Bro
s(ubscr.v Re
to erereyno elected, ) anmaking
noun that a suffinicall.
thirty-one suThe
m ha d been
Treasurer
ibers hipn s abl ldsba
e llots tocedbe taken that ie nintght for two life Dawes . The W.M. then appointed and invested his Officers .
favour for the Masonic Charities , and these were declared The brethren subsequently dined together, Bro . Cowton '
in of Bros catering giving every satisfaction . The musical arrangements were
.
J. G. Hammond and B. Harrison . carried out by Bros. W.G.Rubie and J. B. Guy.

CRUS 0 0 0
ADER 0 0 0
S HARMONY AND INDUSTRY LODGE, No. 381.
SOCI LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1677 . THE Lodge held its installation on the 8th inst., at Darwen
AL eve t m o t 3r i .,
un Ade ht nin was arranged for he eeting f he d nst THE when Bro. Wm . Stubbs was installed by Bro . F. Thomas
r eh le
d pa t et g o B . J S W o f t h M
Lod r si h de
Nortfhamrpo
ton mr
aA esms,pe20ll5 erGos. weMl.l Roaed , oEt.hCe.r, P.M. 345 P.P.G.S.W.E.L. and P.P.G.R. Oxon . ; and the investi
ge . ency
compa
ture of Officers was made by Bro . J. Wardley P.M. 381 P.P.G.D.C
ny The work of the evening consisted ofmerely opening the E.L. This was the thirty-second successive anniversary on which
sat dow to supper, which was well served by the host, Bro . Thomas, of Blackburn , had installed the W.M. of the Darwer
Brreo . Spires.
P n
Lodge.
c
ren eptor the c referred in euloingistproposing the seof
Precdeepred by Br
hair
Toasts
. m a n
followed, and ic terms to that rvicthe
es 0 0 0
tor's o
j e w , w h i c h a d be en
h Weeden , andided pr ov b y t h e m e m of th e SOUTHAMPTI ON LODGE, No. 394.
Lodg
e.
el Charles presented him bwith ers a gold

on the 15th , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . G.J

Tilling P.P.G.S. of Works. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded
to the Installing Master, and also to Bro. Ashdown, the retiring
Master, a jewel being voted to the last named from the Lodge funds
PROVINCIAL . for his services during the past year. The newly -installed Master
invested the Officers .
- :0 : The installation banquet was served in a recherche style by Bro.
LODGE Brunton , of “ Dartnalls." The menu card was specially designed
T OF ECONOMY, No. 76 .
T HERE was for the occasion by Bro. E. Cooper Poole, and was symbolical of the
Officerasndatm a
then y a large gathering of the brethren of this Lodge, progress and permanence of Masonry , as shown by the periodica
take part, in th Past Provincial incoming and outgoing of the Lodge Masters. The W.M.presided.
e nstalla inclusive
ivisitors,
tion of Br o of W. Warand
. E.Present d . The usual ban The usual round of Masonic toasts was gone through .
quet followed , ab out sixtmeeting
annual Winchester,
at be . the 31st ult., to
ing presenton
y brethren
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ST . CUTHBERGA LODGE, No. 622.
0 0 0
THE installation of the W.M. took place on Monday, 5th inst.,
FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 100 . THE at Wimborne, when there was a good attendance of members
ins and visitors from various Lodges in the province . Bro. T. H. Ensor
wnth Ba
in thetheTo15 nt . ,, inGrthe prYes
eat aren mco
of a largoe asse
outh . Am ng thmb
of br hr
e presenet re,
the D.P.G.M.
osly t ween was installed and invested his Officers for the year.
banque wa seB rvr 0 0 0
t s eo Woalrla
Master presiding d ,atHa themoCn
rowlen aSt
ndraAng
nec.horAfHteortelth, ethin
e st pfula
shtiion
ROYAL LODGE, No. 643.
NHE installation took place at Filey , on the 7th inst., Bro . G.
0 0 0 THE W. Tindall being installed as WorshipfulMaster, by Bro . T.
R. W. Parnell the Immediate Past Master. The W.M. invested
THE annual banqTUDE
FORTI uet was heLODGEld on ,theNo. 7th 105inst.., at the Free his Officers.
THE Bal i, Plymou .
masonsL ' u th O 0 0
Bro . Chas. ke
Strode Lowe ana Seventy brethren were present.
W.M. presided , supported by his Officers. Bros. PHILANTHROPHY LODGE, No. 940 .
Devon , and Bro
beneficJ. R. Lord replied for the Prov. G. Lodge of THE annual festival was held on the 15th inst., when Bro.
pointed outho ewst ialforit wa the geof
s to Lodge l communitBro have
such highly
eeme Dyke
d P.G. neraCornwall. y .to Dyke
t noblemen members of the Masonic Order . large assemblage, by Bro. T. H. Faber, the retiring W.M. In the
The peerage e ffhus evening the brethren dined together.
afloat were ectuall
y answer
became better experi,enc
ed by known ande . many wild theories
0 0 0
O 0 0 STAMFORD LODGE, No. 1045 .
MEar RCHANTS LODGE , No. 241.
or s Monday, 5th inst., at the monthly meeting held at the Town
THE din lar8e meeting was held on the 12th inst ., when there
Was a were to the degree of a Fellow Craft by Bro . W. A. Renshaw P.M. A
Third Degr ees given in
attenda ncegran. The d style ceremon by theies W.M. of theBroFirst . Josep
andh
the latter degree six candidates presented themselves social evening followed the business, and the toast of the evening,
West . For meet numb er , Bro . Disraeli, was heartily drunk and suitably responded to .
and a goodly in g of gent lemen were propo sed for initia tion at
the next adjourned . On completion of the ordinary business the 0 0 0
Brethren by to the banquet hall, where an excellent supper
was provided Bro. R. Capper . The cloth being removed the DERBY LODGE, No. 1055 .
usua lrtos asts Dur Wer THE regularmeeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Manchester,
numbe . th ine giv , int sp i witoh usome cleiver musitocal
place , viz ., e preg thisenperioodfera n
t PfrovniusualGratenresLt odgoke
a nfeulrlnscesiduditenof
THon the 8th inst., Bro. Joseph Challender W.M. There were
leathsentat also present : Bros. John W. Hallam S.W., J. B. Peace J.W.,
Clothir , in a ercasieo,nwith suitab inscri nc,iatol Bro .dThoma Thos. Nesbitt Treas., Chas . R. Hardman Sec., J. Heywood S.D.,
l e p t ion s
Salte ngP.iva W P John R. Smith J.D., Fred Hilton Prov. G.D. of C. D. of C., Robert
Brore, es . P . G . D., by th W . on behalf of the Brethren of
fer
41
m2oni. , ret , in a ineuleBro ..M Sa ac of the tehsatid Leech P.M., Joseph Snape P.M., Thos. E. Rigby P.M., Edward
altheir cha d in mosskt g ogisti ltteer'rsms tco eBprtoan. cSealter, wh o Roberts P.M. Assi. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Harold
n r c
btee h b a t ria t y Wray, P. D. Ohlmus, Hy. Grimshaw , Thos. Smith , Robert Kitching.
imes e e C
x
o ndnect v e r e p t
lled resen do a n f r o f
i no rt hsios mPar n
o y e
vyince rs a t o ,rdeuprriensgenthiacnhy
w Visitors :-Bros. Henry Smith W.M. 287 1030 P.P.G.D., J. H. Ď .
case in pense ion with 241 ta, tainv had nev ch
de er arged the Lodge with Leresche P.M. P.P.G.R., John Allin Org. 2231, John Hindle P.M.
i s, 462, F. A. Frankland 462, John W. Firth 467, H. J. Clark 938 , M.
arensy
pectr,eceic as
c bvo
epd e and invariably was successful in advocating the Donald 2191 , E. Edward Levy 2231.
wasing be
e re es d . Salter, having risen to respond , Mr. James Edward Riley, Traveller, Accrington , was ballotted
say s m ow most toof lch vearto ityw:earBro
ienthusiatica out tand he clreplied
othing inin tsuitable he good ca use . for, and this proving successful, that gentleman was initiated by
i y lly, terms,
Th the W.M., who was assisted by Bros. Peace, Heywood, and Hilton .
t n t
y brough a pleasa evening to a close . This was the first time that Bro . Challender had essayed to perform
 56 The Freemason's
a ceremony, and he acquitted himself remarkably well, gaining
well merited commendations from his auditors.
At the festive board which followed , the usual toasts were gone
through, the Provincial Officers being called npon to respond in
their turn .
Bro . Challender in reply to the toast of the W.M., said that his
reception by the brethren had been so satisfactory that it bad given
him much pleasure, and had more than repaid him for any trouble
which he had taken. He sincerely hoped they would continue to
rally round him , and in return he would do his best to make the
Derby Lodge a success.
Songs, & c . were given by various brethren .
0 0 O of office, when he represented the Lodg
TOWNLEY PARKER LODGE, No. 1083.
THIS Lodge celebrated its annual festival on the 31st ult., at
T : the Grand Hotel, Manchester. There were present : Bros.
George Parker W.M., W. Birkbeck .W ., R. Lingard J.W., Jno .
Taylor Treas., Jos. Simister Sec ., J. Chalmers S.D., J. W. Taylor
J.D., T. H. Fitzsimmons I.G., J. Bowes Std ., J. Selby I.P.M.,
Wm . Hoyland P.M. P.G.P., T. J. Tunally P.M., R. Armitage P.M.,
W. Hamilton, E. Housley , W. H.Asquith, J. Sturgeon , H.Wooler,
C. Shorrock , G. W. Rodgers, A. Longworth , P. Summerton , F. E.
Hughes, Jno. Westall, J. A. Hastings, J. L. Doniger, W. Knott,
A. Hartley, W. Holland , E H. Flower P.M. Visitors : Bros. Fred
Hilton P.M. 1458 Prov. G.D.C., Jas. W.Abbott P.M.1030 P.P.G.D.
of C., W. Bagnall P.M. 204 P.P.S.G.D., J. Fitton P.M. 268 P.G.S.,
J. H. Wells P.M. 2109 P.J.G.D. (W. L.), H. G. Small P.M. 2368
(W. Yorks.), J. Marsden P.M. 654 P.P.G.A.D.C. (Derbyshire),
È . G. Timpson P.M. 1140, W. H. Bibby W.M. 993, Jno. Parker
P.M. 993, T. Rostron P.M., J. R. Jeffery S.W. 1140 , H. L. Burgess
W.M. 1458, Counc. Saml. Mills W.M. 1077, Jas. Hayes W.M. 2185,
John Fisher W.M. 1798 , E. Williams P.M. 1147, B. Hopkinson
P.M. 1140, S. C. Richardson P.M , 1459, E. H. Normanton P.M.
204, Robt. Dottie P.M. 1161, H. B. Brown W.M. 581, Fred. War
burton J.W. 2449, W. Howard 1147, J. Davison 934 , Pingston ,
Smethurst.
The Lodge was opened by the W.M., and a ballot was taken for
Bro . Rodgers as a joining member, which proved favourable. Bro.
Birkbeck was installed into the chair of K.S. by his predecessor,
assisted by Past Masters of the Lodge. The working tools in each
degree were explained by Bro . Selby, and Bro. Hoyland invested the
following Officers, viz. : Bros. A. Lingard S.W., J. Chalmers J.W.,
Jno. Taylor Treas., J. Simister Sec ., J. W. Taylor S.D., T. H. Fitz
simmons J.D., J. Edmondson Org ., Jas. Bowes I.G., C. Shorrocks,
F. E. Hughes , and A. Longworth Stwds ., W.Hoyland D.C. Bro.
R. Armitage was re-elected Charity Representative.
Bro . Parker gave the address to the W.M., Bro. Hoyland that
to the Wardens, and Bro . Armitage that to the brethren
generally .
The balance sheet, showing a balance in hand of £83 188 710,
was distributed to the Brethren , and the auditors were called upon
to give their report, which was satisfactory . A sum of £ 20 was
Institution . Hearty good wishes were expressed by visiting
Brethren , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony.
Subsequently the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet,
which was supplied by the Grand Hotel Company in their best
style. Loyal and Masonic toasts followed , with songs and recitations
by Bros. Howard, Dottie and Smethurst.
In response to the toast of his health, admirably proposed by
the I.P.M., the Worshipful Master thanked the Brethren for
placing him in such a proud position, he assured them that he
would do all he could to preserve that peace , harmony, and
brotherly love which had characterised the Lodge for so many
years . The W.M. in his turn now proposed the health of the
I.P.M., complimenting him upon the very excellent manner in
which he had performed the ceremony of Installation . He also
reverted to his work of the past year, praised his tact and judgment
in the management of Lodge matters, and concluded by presenting
to him a handsonie jewel as a mark of esteem and respect from the
Brethren .
Bro . Parker thanked Bro. Birkbeck for his flattering remarks,
and expressed his gratitude for the unifoim courtesy and loyal
support which had been rendered to him by the Officers and
Brethren during his period of Mastership, which he characterised
two joining members ; there bad been twenty -two ceremonies
performed , eleven of which he had undertaken himself, the remain
der having been performed by the Past Masters of the Lodge. He
claimed that the balance sheet which had been presented that day
was the best they had ever had . In thanking them for the very
handsome jewel which they had presented to him , he assured them
that he would always look upon it with pride and satisfaction .
at the disposal of the Townley Parker Lodge . Other toasts
followed .
Bro. Simister made especial reference to the absence through
of the Lodge, and the Brethren expressed their deep sympathy with
him in his affliction .
0 0
ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1247.
T the installation banquet on the 14th inst., at the Masonic
AT
visiting brethren present. Therew.ar. (Bro. 4. T. . Tucker)
presided , and was supported in the vice-chairs by Bro . S. A.
A.Mooie S.D." Bro. J. R. Lord P.m. and Treasurer presenterade
Chronicle .
on behalf of the Lodge, the followir
jewels richly engraved as a memento
dered during their years of office : B
P.M., who was W.M. in 1871, James
1883, H. J. Barter 1884 , A. J. Rider 18
H. Hamblyn 1888 , and T. S. Eyre 18
their work , and said they had proved
and a credit to Lodge 1247. He explai
not receive the regular P.M.'s jewel,
wisely and discreetly in repairing the
proud of the fact that his name was or
which was an offshoot of Lodge St. Johı
said he could recall many pleasant rei
Prince of Wales as Grand Master . B:
fellowship which existed between men
nection with Freemasonry. Other toast
O
DENISON LODGE , N
NHE annual installation took place o
installed to the premier position in tł
Officers .
The usual banquet was subsequently 1
O 0 0
ARCHITECT LODGE,
THE
cum -Hardy, on the 5th inst., Bro.
There were also present :-Bros. Cryil
Pickford S.W., Charles Rawle J.W., He
Jno. G. Bromley P.M. Secy., Jas. A. Car
Wm . Rushton Org., A. Redfern , J. R. E
John M. Crone Stewards, Councillor Jo
G.S.D., W. D. Fryer P.M., Arthur A.Mos
Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICI
W. Bloomer , Wm . C. Flint, W. Martir
Hertz Dalglish P.M. 1147.
The minutes of the former meetin
confirmed , Bro . J. Southam P.M. 1140 v
for as a Joining Member. Bro . Southai
the compliment by proposing the name
De Minciaky as a gentleman desirous of
The Baron , who is a representative of one
supposing his duties do not call him abro
at the meeting to be held in March . B
proposition .
The usual festive board followed , wh
toasts were agreeably relieved by songs, etc.
0 0 0
LONGSIGHT LODGE, Nc
THE
on the 7th inst., Bro. Councillor T )
There were also present : Bros. Henry Gri
J.W., Fredk . G. Berry P.M. Treas., W. H. Y
Higginbottom S.D., Hy. Sheard J.D., Edga
T. T. Jones Org ., c . S. Cotton , Henry Woo
F. W. Lean P.M. Prov . S.G.D , Ed. Roberts
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Geo . Makin , Ja
Grammer , Andrew Ellor, W. A. Bacon, Da
Bro. Wm . F. Farrington P.M. 1633, W. Cope
After the confirmation of minutes, Bros.
had expressed a desire to continue their
masonry, were questioned as to their pr
acquitted themselves satisfactorily, were p
Bro . Lean, and the latter by the W.M. Bro .
the working tools, and Bro. Grimshaw S.
charge.
At the festive board which followed , t
Masonic toasts were drunk. Songs , & c., we
Cotton , Wood , Adamson , Ellor, Bacon ,
others.
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UNITED GRAND LODGE . thanks to the donor , and this has been suitably ackr
THE Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge, to ledged by Mrs. Irwin .
be hela on Wednesday, the 7th of next month , Now that it is shewn gifts for the Museum
T ises to
prom be of more than usual interest , mainly on Library are really appreciated by the ruling powe
account of the competition for the office of Grand English Freemasonry , it is to be hoped that a
the excitement in connection with which Brethren , or their friends, will consider the expedie
Treasurer , of making similar donations, whenever collection
election has induced the authorities to arrange for the
opening of Grand Lodge as early as two o'clock , when ho / single articles are available . We should like to see
the preliminary business, consisting of the usual elec display in the hands of our Grand Lodge increase
tions , will be taken , the poll for Grand Treasurership such proportions as would place it far and away a
remaining open until 7.15 p.m., after which no ballot all other such collections in every part of the w
papers will be received . The business before Grand and a few such generous donors as Mrs. Irwin w
Lodge other than the elections will be taken at seven soon make such a desirable result an accompli
o'clock , the usual hour, and from the agenda , of which fact.
we publish copy in another part of this issue, The other business is of minor importance .
we do not antici pat e it will be of very protracted | Auditor of Grand Lodge will present his al
duration
. account of the receipts and expenditure of
The Rep ort of the Board of Benevo lence contai ns Lodge, and then the Appeal to which we have alı
reco mmen dati ons and referre d will come on for consideration we
but threg
t e , one for a grant of $60,
wo for rants of £ 50 each , and these will no doubt be
confir the complaint will be settled to the satisfaction
med.
The Rep concerned .
ort of the Board of Gener
al Purposes refers During the past quarter warrants for eleven
the first ment , relatin to tbe action of a Brothe
ion g r 2493 to 2503. Of this number eight are for Lodg
who was int ed
rus with the disposa of a sum of money
vote t e l meet in the provinces of England, one for a
d by the Boa d of Benev
f rd olence , and whose conduct in Lond on , one for South Africa , and one for Q
has called orth
privile until an edict of suspensi on from all Maso nic land.
Purposges the further order of the Board of General On the whole the Craft has every reason
es .
Then w satisfied with the prospects of the English Broth
e have an unfortunate misunderstanding as as exemplified in the programme of the busines
to a v ote in
the ban of sus Lodge, whic transacted at its next Quarterly Communicatia
pen for h a bring
term s oftwo monhren
six Bret ut as
ths, bunde r
they appea s i on thin g is at least certain - it will be an exciting
l a cain this senten
ce of the Board it is not
for us to here st
from an electoral standpoint .
can do is to discuss the merits of the case. All we
displa
be yed , Brge that as much leniency as possible
matte
r
m is
and that if the offence is rather a CONSECRATION AT THRAPSTC
to Regu un th an ac tu opposif o u
the l atio de rs ta
of ndtin al ti on n d A NEy b Gdg
ProLo Ms , trat Rt .onHothe
he ed
possibl moa ns heg Craft , it may be W tMa
he rk rae
ndwa ascon
tersec n
e to ify the decision of the Board of General
Purpo
ses .
of Euston, who was assisted by Bro . C. F.Ma
Some valua Secretary ,and other Grand Officers. The Hon
ble additions have been made to the
Library and son of Lord Lilford , was installed as Worship
M
able being the by Bro . Matier , whilst Sir A. de Capel Brook
aseum of Grand Lodge , the most note
medals , & c b Senior Warden , and Bro . Parsons, of Bedford ,
. , el lu able collection of books, manuscripts , Warden . The Brethren afterwards retired to
which i Va
e
we of the late Major George F. Irwin , held at the White Hart Hotel.
made to our
which ve is the most valuable donation ever
treasures Dational will collect
placeionthe contains of
. Itcollection Grand
some rare
Lodge much
hope , be fully above its former standing, and will, we The first annual supper of the Upton
throughout th Instruction , No. 1227, will take place at the Th
appreci
e Craated
ft geneby y . Bearings and
rallarchæologist students
in min d the Hotel, Aldgate , on Monday , the 5th March , at
special value
7 o'clock . Bro . C. Schmidt W.M. of the Moth
through endo of
rse preside, supported by his Officers. Tickets
the the gift, wbicn comes to Grand Lodge will
readily
kindness of Mrs. Irwin , the Craft will may be had of Bro . G. A. Peters (Secretary ), 1
the action of the Board of General Pond Road , N.
 58 The Freemason's
LOCAL CHARITIES : WEST LANCASHIRE .
MEETING of those charged with the management
tution for Aged and Distressed Freemasons was held
on the 16th inst., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street ,
Liverpool, under the presidency of Bro. R. G. Bradley
P.M. 249. There was a numerous attendance, and in
the course of the proceedings an annuity of £ 26 was
granted to each of six applicants . The 20th annual
report of the Executive Committee (of which Bro . J. R.
Bottomley is the Honorary Secretary , and Bro . T. J.
Jarman the Honorary Treasurer ) is as follows :-- The
Provincial Grand Secretary in his last report informed
you that the number of Freemasons in this Province now
totals 7,160, being an increase on the previous year of
403, but, notwithstanding this increase in the number
of our members, the donations and subscriptions to this
Institution are only £ 9 over the amount received last
year. We are sorry to receive so little support from
Lodges outside the Liverpool district, as out of sixty -six
Lodges so situated , only twenty have subscribed to our
funds, whilst, on the other hand, only one Lodge out of
the forty -one town Lodges failed to make us some con
tribution. We do not expect these country Lodges to
give so largely as town Lodges, but we certainly do think
that every member ought to contribute at least the
modest sum of half-a -crown a year , in addition to what
may be granted from the funds of the Lodge. But
whilst our income is standing still, our expenditure is
gradually increasing, and during the past year has
amounted to £ 236 , distributed amongst thirteen poor
Masons, against £ 165 to ten distressed Freemasons in
the previous year . From the increased number of our
members (which during the past nine years amounts to
2572), we may in future years expect more calls for
assistance from this excellent Institution than have
hitherto been made. It is therefore but prudent to
prepare to meet any applications which may be made
by those who are in distress . As we have alluded to
the many Lodges who have not assisted , so we must, on
the other hand , express our thanks to such Lodges as
823 , 1182, 1387, 1473 , and 2215 ; but the Lodge which
has made the largest contribution ever received is the
Kirkdale Lodge , No. 1756, and, although not made in
the exact style in which we should like to see it (half
a -crown from each member ), yet we are content, and
trust they will continue their liberal contributions. We
also desire to thank all the other Lodges which are
regular and consistent givers according to their means,
and who, when the time comes to ask our aid , may do
80 without scruple and without diffidence . — Liverpool
Mercury.
THE same afternoon, under the presidency of Bro .
TACaptain J. D.Murray P.G. Treasurer, a meeting
of the Governors of the West Lancashire Alpass Bene
volent Institution for Distressed Widows of Freemasons
was also held at theMasonic Hall, when theapplications
of fifteen candidates were considered , the result being
that all the appeals were granted , the gross sum thus
voted in annuities being £ 263, the individual grants
raging from £ 12 to £ 26 . The statement of accounts
showed an income of £ 1,790 17s 6d , no fewer than 88
Lodges of the Province out of 107 having contributed .
The fund had made possible the placing of fifteen widows members ought to have sufficient intelligence to profit
on the benefits of the Institution Bro . G. A. Harradon
P.P.G. Treas . was elected as Treasurer , in place of Bro.
R. Wylie , resigned , and Bros. E. Kite and J. Pittaway
were re- elected as Honorary Secretaries .
CORNWALL .
THE ninth annual meeting was held at Truro , on the
total sum of 190 guineas available for distribution by
ballot, and various votes of five and ten guineas respec
tively were drawn . The officers were thanked for their much talent you have in your Lodge , and will cease to
services and re- elected .
VICTORIA .
T the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Free
Chronicle . [ 24TH FEBRUARY 1894.
the Freemasons' Hall, Melbourne, it was announced that
the donations received from Lodges and members for
the past year were £ 161 2s 9d , as against $ 226 28 6d
received during the previous year, but considering the
very great depression that existed over the colony, the
decrease , the Committee of Management thought, was
not greater than could be anticipated . The special
amounts received during the year included the sum of
£ 85 78 7d from the late District Grand Lodge Scottish
Constitution ; £ 10 from the Board of Benevolence of
the Grand Lodge of Victoria ; and £ 131 12s 100 being
dividend of ls 3d in the £ on the Institution's deposito
in the Land Credit Bank .
LECTURES IN LODGES.
VERY Masonic Lodge is under many more obliga
first thought seem possible. When a Lodge accepts a
candidate who las petitioned in good faith , it assumes a
debt, not easily discharged , and one which is never paid
in full until the last clod of earth has been placed
on the little mound that marks bis last resting place
on earth .
When a candidate presents himself for initiation be
should be received decorously , and should be informed
by the W.M. or some old member of the fraternity , that
the ceremonies through which he is about to pass contain
nany important and useful lessons ; that these lessons
tre not to be taught by flash lights thrown upon his
mentality , to be forgotten as soon as the last ray fades
from the screen , but to be pondered to be studied
earnestly , prayerfully , with a view to gaining the
largest amount of benefit possible, not only to himself ,
but to all who may need the helping hand of the
philanthropist.
No indecorous conduct should on any account be
permitted in the Lodge or preparation room , nor should
it be necessary to tell the candidate that nothing had
been done in a spirit of levity, because levity can claim
no place in Masonic ceremonies. In a church , where
persons of all ages and conditions are admitted , levity is
not tolerated during services, then why should such a
body, composed entirely of men who theoretically at
least have arrived at an age that has put away boyish
things, be guilty of a breach of decorum in the presence
of a candidate who is entitled to the highest possible
amount of benefit to be derived from our initiatory cere
monies ? No person is allowed to receive the degree
until all fees are paid .
If a member is in distress, from any cause, he is
entitled to the sympathy of the Lodge , which should be
shown in the manner best calculated to relieve his dis
tress ; but it may be well, in covnection , to say that
sympathy, either abstract or material, may be easily
wasted ; consequently , care should be taken not to be
80 wasteful as to run the fountain dry .
While a Lodge may owe a needy member pecuniary
assistance , it at the same time owes him an education
in fortitude and self reliance that ought to prevent any
man of ordinary ability from becoming a dependent.
It means that the Officers of a Lodge ought to be
competent to give instruction to the members , that the
by such instiuction. It means that Masonry is not for
amusement, but for mutual improvement. Not play ,
but work . It means that we are making a mistake in
shelving the patriarchs of our Lodges, where tem
perance , fortitude, prudence and justice are the cardinal
virtues .
Call upon good, intelligentmen for lectures upon any
topic concerning the welfare of humanity , and see that
your W.M.delivers a lecture, or part of a lecture, on one
of the first three degrees of Masonry at least once during
bis term of office . You will be astonished to see how
be divided into factions on account of incompetent
members crowding to the front. When you require
your W.M. to be something more than a parrot, you
will have cropped the wings of some of your most
ambitious disturbers.
Dedicate your Master's chair to wisdom , and insist
 The Free Òhron . 59
24TH FEBR 1894. ) maso icle
UARY n's
that us Terry's Theatre. - Mr. Weedon Grossmith has taken
ignoram shall desecrate it, and your Lodge
will lcne
l
oati
a s eon to be seriously in debt to its members. management of this theatre for a short time, for the purpose
Const e producing a bright, merry, rollicking farce by Mr. Arthur L
. entitled “ The New Boy," but it is possible that the term of
agreement may become extended . Given that a man of th :
years can pass muster as a boy of fourteen, the story is feas
enough , though it is hardly fair to expect or look for probabilit
FREEMASONRY AND RELIGION . farcial comedy. A widow of massive proportions finding her
VREEMASONS ought to be interested in the ceremony which is in straightened circumstances on the death of her husband , mar
a diminutive little fellow who loses his money in a bubble compa
E
that diocese discovered that his dean, Don Andres Gomez , a very and as a last resource pays a visit to Dr. Candy, LL.D., not M
learned man , and a former admirer. Here they learn that the Doctor has left
a Freemason. This was, indeed, horror upon horror's head . his fortune to the lady, under the impression that she is sti
even
Who cannot picture the episcopal emotions over this staggering widow ; and proposes that she shall becomematron of the sch
hen the bishop in “ Les Misérables " discovers that wbile mistaking the husband for the son , he accepts him as
revelsticn ? new boy. Then the fun commences. Taken out by the Fre
Jean Valjean merchas stolen forbear
iful the canulesticks
ance whichin return thehisheart
inelts for hospitality
of the, Master, an enthusiastic football player, Archibald Rennich is
he sl.eus the galleys. But burglary is a trivial ( ffence com nigh killed in a Rugby game. His sufferings under the sc
fugi tive from bully culminate in his being marched off to jail for stealing app
pared with Republicanish and Freemase nry in a dean. The Bishop and sentenced to receive a dozen strokes of the birch . This
of
FirstSegovia knew
he took the his dutyto, and
culprit task,he performed
and made himit without flinchingof
see the iniquity indignity is spared him , however, and their plot being discov.
having lelonged for thirty years to a local Lodge. Don Andres the Doctor generously smothers his passion for his old love ,
seems to have been very penitent, and wetrust that no cynic will “ the happy ending ” is arranged . Mr. Law is fortunate in ha
say that he made the best of a bad job . Henri Quatre said that such capital exponents of his characters, for a slip might have
Paris was worth a mass, and so he turned Roman Catholic ; and fatal. A more comical figure than the husband school- boy
Don Andres may be reported by malicious gossips to have come to played by Mr. Weedon Grossmith , has not been seen for mas
long day. The narrative of his troubles in the school dormitor
the conclusion that a deanery was worth an abjuration of the local intensely funny, and secured the applause it so well deser
Lodge
boso theall
m . ofAt Chu rchswith
event he recanted, and
an effectin g ritual. Whenagain
was received he hadinto the
sworn The magnificent Gladys Homfrey forms a splendid contras
repentance and a bsolute submission , he was conducted to an inner little Archibald , and renders the part of the sorely tried
exceedingly well. Mr. J. Beauchamp acts the old pedagogu
room , where his " upper garments ” were taken off,and
Miserere the Bishop
Mei.” It is a the life , and Mr. Kenneth Douglas is also most excellent as
fogged him , while the priests chanted “ bully.” Messrs . J. D. Beveridge and Sydney Warden give
pity that the memb ers of this local Lodge could not have been capital character parts, and Miss May Palfrey must receive ca
invited to witness this edifying penance. It might have moved
them to contrition , in which case the Bishop would doubtless have for her charming portrail of Nancy Roach , who flirts with
school boys and loves the French teacher. A very neat one
been charmed to flog them all round . There is evidently a play entitled “ The Gentleman Whip " preceeds the farce, ar
mediæva l simplici
and it makes ty how
us feel at Segovia , at
poor and all events
prosaic amongst
a world it is inthe clergy,
which we well worth seeing, on account of the admirable acting of Mr. E
who are not Segovians are doomed to live. The Freemason in this Volpe, Mr. J. R. Hatfield and Miss Esmé Beringer.
island is in no kumour for submitting to flagellation . He holds up o O
his head in presumptuous indifference to ecclesiastical opinion .
We are afraid that even Catholic bishops in England would hesitate
to whip rtheir
Professo deans for the errors of Don Andres Gomez. When Our brethren of the Clones Lodge, No. 881 (I.
St. George Mivart humbly submitted to the authority of one of the oldest Lodges in Ireland , contemplate
the Vatican there was no talk of taking off his “ upper garments.”
erection of a Masonic Hall in the town , and !
This was a serious oversight.- Eastern Daily I'ress.
already secured several promises of support.

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but he is b
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 60 The Freemason's Öhronioie . ( 24TH FEBRUARY 1894.

ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER,

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FREEMASOIT CHRONICLE
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED
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W. BRO . CHAS. W.
CHAS. W. HUDSON , SATURDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY 1894 .
PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX ,
P.M. and Treasurer 315, Founder and P.M. 1540, Founder and
P.M. 2201. CORRESPONDENCE .
P.Z. and Treasurer 315, Founder and P.Z. 1540, Founder and P.Z. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
1507, & c ., & c . our Correspondents.
Vice- President Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer,
Vice - President Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
Life Governor Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. of good faith .
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UNITED GRAND LODGE.
HE following is the business to be transacted in
THE Grand Lodge, at the Quarterly Communication ,
on Wednesday, 7th March 1894. Grand Lodge will be
opened at 2 o'clock in the afternoon punctually , and will
not be closed until after 7 o'clock :
1. The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 6th
December 1893, will be read and put for confirmation .
2. Election of a M.W.Grand Master.
3. Election of a Grand Treasurer. Brothers Alderman and
Sheriff Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale P.M. No. 1, London ; Charles
William Hudson P.M. No. 315 , Brighton ; and William Mason
Stiles P.M.No. 1987, London , the only nominations.
4. Report of the Board of Benevolence for the last quarter, in
which are recommendations for the following Grants, viz . :
A Brother of the Prudent Brethren Lodge, No. 145,
London ... ... £ 50 00
A Brother of the Lodge of Amity , No. 171, London 60 00
A Brother of the Belgrave Lodge, No. 749, London 50 00
5. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES
To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted MASODS
of England.
The Board have to report that a Complaint was referred to them
by the Board of Benevolence in August last against a P.M. of
Lodge No. 319, Lymington , for having applied to his own use the
greater part of £ 10 confided to him by the Board of Benevolence
for the relief of a Brother in distress.
The Brother failed to comply with the Summonses sent to him
from the Board until the November Meeting when , after investi.
gation, the Board arrived at the conclusion that of the sum of £ 10
hewas
hadintrusted
properlytoexpended
it him . Theonly £4 6s
Board 4d , for the
thereupon purpose
ordered him for
towhich
repay
to the Grand Secretary within one week the balance, amounting to
£5 13s 8d , which he promised to do . At the meeting of the Board
in December, he having failed to obey the order of the Board , was
summoned to shew cause why he should not be suspended . He
appeared before the Board on the 16th January, and after declaring
his inability to pay, threatened to publish the correspondence be
tween himself and the Grand Secretary in a pamphlet form , which
threat he refused to withdraw . It was resolved that he be suspen .
ded from all Masonic privileges and rights until further order of
the Board .
The Board have further to report the investigation by them of
a complaint by Brother John Bussey against BrotherMaxfield Mead
for having, on the 21st November last, being then W.Master of the
Bromley St. Leonard's Lodge, No. 1805, illegally displaced him
from the office of S. Deacon of that Lodge. It appeared that the
W.M. laid the cause of his complaint against Brother Bussey
before the Lodge when 43 members were present. The W.M.,
although still remaining in the Lodge, temporarily left the chair,
which was then taken by Brother Tom Green P.M., who put a
resolution to the vote that the complaint was well founded ; 12
voted for and 2 against, the remaining 29 refraining from voting.
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ÁSBR 1894. ] maso nicl
UARY n's e
The NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF GRAND
resol was declnare carried , and Brother Bussey was dis
ti on u t i
co nt
on ra ve nt io d
of Art icl e 140, wh ic h req uir es suc h TREASURER .
pl
re alu
so ced in
to be ca
e drr ied by the majority of the Br ethren present. Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale P.
v d
resol :—That Brother Maxfiel Mead the W.Master Grand Masters ' Lodge, No. 1, London (by Bro . Frederick Gord
It was
fo e
r orth tim e being,
d and Brother Tom Green the P.M. who P.M. Lodge No. 1 , London ).
temp arily Occupie the chair and declared the resolution carried , Bro. Charles William Hudson P.M. Royal York Lodge, No.33
be suspended from all Masonic rights and privileges for a period Brighton (by Bro . Sir William Thackery Marriott, Q.C., Depu
of six months . Prov. Grand Master for Sussex) .
The Boar recommend that the thirteen Lodges ordered by Bro. William Mason Stiles P.M. the Strand Lodge , No. 19
d
at the last Quarterly Communication , to be sum London (by the Right Honourable Lord George Francis Hamilt
Grand Lodge , cause why they should not be erased, being in
moned to sho M.P., Prov. Grand Master for Middlesex) .
dietant parts , w the consideration of their erasure be deferred until N.B.- Brother William Shurmur P.M.William Shurmur Lod
the next Quarterly Communication . No. 2374, Chingford , who was nominated for the office of Gre
The Board have to report that the following Presentations have Treasurer in December by Bro. Samuel Hart-Baker P.M. No. 12
the Librasy and Museum since last meeting of Londo n , has withdrawn .
been made to
Grand Lodge , all of which have been accepted with thanks.
BY WHOM PRESENTED .
TITLE OR OBJECT.
The Minerva Lodge Directory, 1893 REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
Records of the Constitutional Lodge, M. C. Peck P.G.Std.B.
No. 294 Thos. E. Bee .
An old Royal Arch Apron MASONRY .
of
}
The valuable Masonic Collection of Mrs. Irwin . MARK
the late Major George F. Irwin — 0 :
R.W. Bro. W. W. B. \ Prov.G.L. of Hants and I.
Portrait of of W. LANGLEY LODGE, No. 28.
Beach , M.P. Rev. John A. Lloyd, P.G. ROTHER J. M. Gerhold P.P.G.O. was installed as Worship
The Obelisk and Free maso nry Chaplain . Master on the 1st inst. at Cardiff, the ceremony being
B.
Sundry Provincial Masonic Calen . J. H. Taylor P.G.J.W.
formed by Broly
Subsequent a banquet (served by Bro . Bland) was held at
dars : Edmund Worrall P.P.G.W. Angel Hotel, when the usual toast list was gonethrough .
Warwickshire Among those present were Bro . Captain S.G. Homfray P.G.M
Warwickshire . of Monmouthshire , and Bro. the Rev. Jonathan Marsden D.P.D
Cambridgeshire W. P. Spalding P.G.Swd.B.
Cambs. of South Wales.
G. F. Lancaster Prov.A.G. O
Hants andi.w.
Secretary. CORNUBIAN LODGE, No. 87.
Suffolk N. Tracy Prov. Grand Sec . HE annual meeting was held on Tuesday , the 16th ult
Suffolk .
R.P.G.M.S.G. Deacon. Dep.
V. Vassar-Smith years. The W.M.-elect, Bro. W. Veal, is well known, and o
Gloucester
members attended to honour him . The banquet was provide
William Naylor P.G.S.B. Bro. H. Champion , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Derbyshire Prov . G. Sec .
0 0
ns am
TransactioDurh
of Prov . G.L. of Dur. { Robert Hudson P.G.S.B. KING CHARLES THE MARTYR LODGE , No. 26
ham , 188393 -}Robert Prov.G.Sec. P.P.G.D. T the regular meeting of this Lodge, at the Pump R
Sundry Cal end ars of
e the Gran d Henry Thomas Tunbridge Wells, Bro. Ragau Martin was installed W.1
Priory of Lancashir E. Lanc. АТ
the ensuing year, the ceremony being impressively performe
Old Masonio Jewel John Read, G. Organist Bro . B. Rix , the outgoing W.M. In recognition of the inval
services Bro . R.A. Dallas Beeching P.P.G. Regr.Kent had ren
Grand Chapter to the Lodge during the past fourteen years as Hon . Sec ., b
The Royal Masonio Institution for awarded hearty thanks,and presented with a jewel. A PastMa
s
Boy , its Wo rk and Future J. Morrison McLeod Sec.
jewel was also awarded to Bro. B. Rix . A banquet subsequ
the The e Major ence
latconsequ Irw of
in the special
, compr ising value
as it the Masonic
of does a large collection
number of took place at the Calverley Hotel.
printe
d bth ooks ,
Daa nus cri pts s ved 0
ill
a vot umienat ofed anks to Mrs. Irwi, nmedal be engr , osse
& c., dthe
on Board
vellum ,resol
band some that
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and framed .
ST. MARTIN'S LODGE , No. 379 .
receip Thitsthe ha s fbW
reo
een
itb don muc e ,h and
gratiMrs. . n has acknowledged the
Irwi CHE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Lis
fication when Bro . John Smale Dingle S.W. was installed .
The Boarme d als s a St T e! of the meeting the Brethren adjourned to the Stag
clos
at the last etin o gubofmithe atnce t ofmitthe Gr,aheld LodgeFrid Acco
t Fina emenCom tee nd on ayun, ts
the where an excellent dinner was provided by the host, Bro .
16th day of Febr in st , sh ew & Ba la in th B a
Eng an Law ary u an t in g nce e n k The usual toasts were given .
of
h and lof dth( o
Servas nts ' W ea
g es and
Courts Branch ) of £ 3,766 16s 5d , and in the o
Library Gr Secretary for Petty Cash kioo , and for LEGOLIUM LODGE , No. 457 .
$ 53 19s £ 100, and Balance of Annual Allowance for
HIS Lodge was formed at Castleford a year ago , the
5a and first members being members of the Copley L
FREEM (Signed) THOMAS FENN , THIS
111, Leeds . Bro . G. F. Carr P.G.T. and P.M. of Coples
ASONS
'HAL President. first W.M., and the Lodge has made very satisfactory prog
Febr
u its first anniversary meeting on the 2nd inst., Bro . Thos.
20th a ry LONDON , W.C., was installed W.M. for the ensuing year , the ceremony
Acco 6 u. ntReport formed by Bro. Wm . Flockton P.G.S.O. and P.M. of t
s , of Re oc f eip Broth 1894 . John Smit , Audito of the Grand Lodge
anr d Disbursemehnt durirng the year 1893 .
ts e
s
Brot Lodge . O O
7 .herApG pTo
eaml
G
Board of ene br a
x l S Pu Brother W.Maxfield
su No. Mead
em from
ng ,thagainst
I.P.M. MaNo.
aalldecision
soni1805, and
cofrigh ts
fo rZen pose s sp
P.M. endi1805 the
C
aonndstit privile
ges R ul r ROYAL ARCH .
utions,
Brother from othce ba hs for ng coentLorary
dge.to Book of
moenntdu
sixd be ly carrac ieti
d by th - :0 :
140, in holding that a Resolution displacing a
FIDELITY CHAPTER , No. 477 .
Lod
L Wor ge T the regular meeting at the Masonic Chambers ,
Mostist of shipful s Gran Mast since the last Quarterly Communi. Street, Birkenhead , on the 12th inst ., there was
cation of Grand Is fordwhich er Warrants have been granted by the gat
AT hering to witness and participate in the presentation
No. 2493 – The able gold hunting watch to Comp. Sam . Jones S.E. of th
Yor a dge : as & token of respect and high esteem , after twenty
2494 – Th e kshle of Eden Lodge, Appleby , Westmorel . service . The presentation was made by Comp. John M.
ir um be.r Installed Masters ' Lodge, Hull, aN. ndand E. who, after a short history of the Chapter since its for
GO e
2495 – The March 1845 , referred to Comp. Sam . Jones's connection
2496 — The dacre Lodgee, Boolse tle , Lancashire (W.D.). mber & quarter of a century. During that period Comp. Jones
2497 - Thle anC rvi
tr dgdg
allleLoLo e, ,Bir
Walkenheandd-uponshi
, Che -Tyre. Nort
ne, hu . various offices , passed through ihe chair of First Principe
aE . and from 1876 to the present time performed the duties of
2498 – T he Dr mi st on Lod ge , Ger mis ton , S. Afr ica n Rep ubl ic . Comp . Morris laid stress on the fact that the Compani
2499 - The under special obligations to Comp. Jones, for the faithfu
2500_
The
O
N o
l rd Kent Lodge, Bexley Heath , Kent . in which he had held the Chapter together in time of
2501-1 h th Boys ' Lodge, London . and attributed its present flourishing condition to his un
s Ixi
2502 Th . on Lodge, Buckhurst Hill, Essex . and zealous efforts in the face of every difficulty .
2503 The Gat The remarks of Comp. Morris were endorsed by Com
Clevwick Lodge , Horley , Surrey .
eland Lodge , Townsville , Queensland .
 62 The Freemason's
burn , Gamlin , Coveney, Enoch Evans, Owen Jones, G. H. Brown ,
and Jas . Clarke. Comp. Jones thanked the Companions for the
very handsome and tangible expression of their approval of the
services he had been able to render to theChapter and its members.
Comps. Morris, Parry, and Proudman contributed greatly to the
pleasure of the evening by capital rendering of several songs.
0 0 0 for their annual banquet, which had been prepared by Bro.
EVERTON CHAPTER , No. 823 .
THE members of this, which is one of the largest and most
TI influential bodies in Royal Arch Masonry in the Province of
West Lancashire, met together on Thursday, the 8th inst., to assist
the retiring Z (Comp. J. Hunter ) in giving his successor a cordial
welcome. The installation ceremony was worked in a most
impressive and able manner by Comp. R. W.Gow P Z. D.C. On
the adjournment to the banquet , which was served in excellent
style by Comp. J. Casey, the M.E.Z., in a very feeling speech ,
presented Comp. J. Hunter P.Z. on behalf of the Chapter, with a
Past Principal's jewel, in token of the respect and esteem in which
he is held by every member of the Chapter, and as a memento of
his past services.
o 0 0 O
HOLMESDALE CHAPTER , No. 874 .
N the 6th inst. a communication was held at the Pump Room ,
0 Tunbridge Wells. The Officers present were :-Comps. R.
Stevenson Z., J. Abrey H., R. Martin J., W. T. Hammond N.,
Fletcher S.E., A. T. Simpson P.S., A. H. Tester 1st A.S., C.Graham
Treasurer, Grover and Allen Stewards, and a majority of the
members . The usual routine of business having been gone through ,
the election of Principals and Officers for the ensuing year was
proceeded with . A satisfactory statement of accounts was produced
by the Treasurer, showing a balance in hand. The Bye-laws having
been read, and a report given as to the recent Provincial visit , the
Chapter was closed. Supper was held at the Swan Hotel, and the
P.Z. (Companion T. Ryder) gave the toast of the retiring Z., who
suitably responded .
HORNSEY CHAPTER , No. 890 .
N emergency meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet St.,
A on the 30th ult. Comps. Alman M.E.Z., Dehane H., Laundy
J., Cumming Treas., J. Stephens P.G.J.W. Bucks. S.E., Holroyd
S.N., Ruddall P.S., Brandon P.P. Chapter opened. Bros. Peall
course exalted in a faultless manner . This being the Z's first
candidates, the Companions were delighted to find him so perfect
in his work, which elicited the warmest praise, and promised a
bright future for the old Chapter, and to bring back its prosperous
days.
0 0 0 and the usual toast list submitted .
DUKE OF FIFE CHAPTER , No. 2345 .
NHE first election meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet
S. Cochrane (Grand Treasurer England) M.E.Z. Brothers C. W.
Munslow and J. Mitchell were exalted . The elections resulted
unanimously as follows : -Comps J. Wyer H. as M.E.Z., J. W.
Folkhard J. as H., A. Harvey S.N. as J., J. Andrews P.S. as S.N.,
C. Woods S.E., J. Randall P.S., Boswell as ]st. A.S., Bonner as 2nd
A.S., Munslow Steward, J. Michell Assistant Steward , A. Robertson
Treas , Patrick P.Z. Janitor. It was unanimously resolved to
present Comp. Sam Cochrane with a P.Z.'s jewel at the end of his
year of office . The bye-laws were read . The Companions after
wards dined together .
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CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
0 :
BOROUGH LODGE , No. 424 .
N the 19th inst., a large number of brethren assembled at the
of the installation of Bro. Robert Stewart. The ceremony was
performed by the retiring W.M., Bro . Henry Potts, of South Shields,
accompanied by full choral rites. After the ceremony the newly
installed W.M.invested his Officers for the ensuing twelve months.
The brethren subsequently adjourned to the Hali Moon Hotel,
where a sumptuous banquet was prepared for them under the
direction of Bro. Geo. Adie , and the rest of the evening was spent
in an enjoyable manner with songs and glees by a musical party,
consisting of Bros. Heppell, White , Lyall, Guthrie , Self, and Adam
son, under the direction of Bro . W. J. Davidson Organist.
0 0 O J. S. Morris and G. T. Hammond as joining members. Supper was
CAMALODUNUM LODGE, No. 660 .
N the 20th inst., tle brethren celebrated their annual festival,
as W.M., the ceremony being performed by Bro. A. W. Walker P.M.
P.P.G.DC. There was a good attendance ofmembers,and visiting
brethren from York, Scarborough, and other Lodges in the Pro
vince, including somedistinguished Grand and Provincial Officers.
The usual banquet was afterwards held at the Talbot Hotel, the
newly -installed W.M. presiding, and the Loyal and Masonic toasts
were honoured .
Chronicle . [ 24TH FEBRUARY 1894.
ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No. 1028 .
THE twenty-ninth anniversary was celebrated on Tuesday, the
THE20th inst., at the George Hotel, Alfreton . There was a large
gathering of brethren , not only from the province of Derbyshire ,
but also other parts of the country. The elected W.M., Bro . James
Stuart, now of Nottingham , was installed by Bro . J. T. Shardlow .
After the installation the brethren adjourned to the George Hotel,
Schofield . The Worshipful Master was supported by Bro. T. E.
Briddon I.P.M., Bro. Dr. Eioskins P.G.S.W., and other Provincial
Officers.
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BARNARD LODGE, No. 1230.
THE
Barnard Castle, on Friday, 2nd inst., when Bro. A. H. Sevier
was installed , the ceremony being performed by Bro. J. R. Thomp
son , the retiring Master. During the evening's proceedings the
W.M., on behalf of the members of the Lodge, presented the I.P.M.
with a Past Master's jewel. Bro . Thompson responded. He said
that the presentation had comeas a great though agreeable surprise,
and he hoped that he would prove worthy of their regard .
O O
HANDYSIDE LODGE, No. 1618 .
T the annual festival at Saltburn , on the 14th inst., Bro . W.
A Hooper was installed as W.M. for the ensuing year, the
ceremony being performou by Bro. W. D. Dixon P.M. There were
several visitors present, including Bro. W. J. Orde-Powlett Deputy
Provincial Granu Master North and East Yorkshire.
After the ceremony the brethren dine together at the Queen
Hotel.
O O
FOREST LODGE, No. 1852.
THE installation meeting was held on the 14th , at the Town
installed Master of the Lodge, and subsequently invested his Officers.
At the close of the installation the brethren adjourned to the Swan
Hotel, where an excellent dinner was provided . After the repast
the usual Masonic toasts were honoured, and were reponded to .
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TORRIDGE LODGE, No. 1885 .
THE installation festival was held on the 12th , at Great
Burt P.M. 538, F. W. Cbamberlain 1608 , Rev. F. H. Russell 311
were admitted as Joining Members of the Lodge. The Installation
ceremony was performed by Past Masters Hazley and Turral, Bro.
Grant S.W. being duly installed . The brethren afterwards ad
journed to Bro . Tapley's Globe Hotel where a banquet was served
O 0 0
MINERVA LODGE, No. 1942.
DHE annual festival took place at the Lodge-room , at the Town
G.S.B. was installed by the retiring W.M., Bro . hn Foster. In
the evening the ai:nualbanquet was held, when about fifty brethren
sat down to an excellent repast, which was admirably catered for
by Bro. Edwin M. Youd J.D., of the Royal Oak Hotel, Fenton .
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PORTCULLIS LODGE, No. 2038 .
THE installation of Bro . Henry Pittard as WorshipfulMaster
port, on the 8th inst. The installing master was the Deputy Prov.
Grand Master of Somerset, Bro . R. C. Else. After the ceremony
the W.M. appointed and invested his Officers . Subsequently,
under the presidency of the newly installed W.M., the brethren
partook of a banquet at the Landport Arms Hotel, the company
including brethren from Bristol, Bridgwater, Taunton , Yeovil, and
Glastonbury . The tables were admirably laid , and the catering of
Bio. and Mrs. Bosling was all that could be desired.
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PANTILES LODGE, No. 2200 .
Teles , ba " the 17th inst.,under the presidency of the W.š.
Bro . C. J. Gallard . The whole of the officers were present, and
about forty -five Brethren . Bros. A. Birchman and H. Adams were
raised . Bros. J. C. Dudeney and H. R. Rosenberg passed , and
Messrs. J. H. Fairhead and J. Jones initiated . Such a large
assembly of Brethren at an ordinary Lodge had not been witnessed
before. Mr. T. C. Wilson was nominated as a candidate, and Bros.
held at the Wellington, and forty -two sat down.
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CENTURION LODGE, No. 2322.
Theme Soth'inst.,Ero. D. P. Schloss W.m. Therewas a good
attendance ofmembers,
Mr. Oscar Albert Samson , Merchant,who had been proposed by
Bro . Colonel Clarke, J.P., P.M., and seconded by Bro. Colonel Rocca
P.M.,was ballotted for,and afterwards initiated . Following Lodge
-
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R F 1894. ] maso nicl
RUA EB n's e
busin RY
ess was a ca d i n , w h i in tu rn w a su b y th Simon presided at the after banquet, which was liberally and we
festiv boa p i tal n er c h s cc eede e
e rd , wh Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitdte , the prepared and served by Bro . Tuck, and at its conclusion the usua
same bein varieedre s
by song , & c ., from seve bret r a l h r e n ,
d toasts were honoured .
g
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CREATON LODGE, No. 1791.
ch HORWICH LODGE, No. 2324. MHE installation meeting was held on the 8th inst., at Fre
Lwi ance of members ,
n g , o n t h e 1 3 t h . T h e r e w a s a fu ll a t t e n d
visilti ffe hren minutes of the December meeting, the auditors ' report was take
Radc
i bret being present from London , Bolton , Hindilnegys ,
n and proved the Lo 'ge to be in a sound financial condition , and th
, a n d Wigay . W . M. Varley presided over the proceed . Biethren evinced their satisfaction by passing a vote of thanks
The Rev. T. Store Bates , Curate of the Horwich Mission Church , the Treasurer and Secretary. Bro. L. Corden was then passe
and Bro. W.Wood was raised . The installation of Bro. G. Bruc
was initiated . Johnston followed and was carried out by Bro. G. E. Higginson
O
a way that elicited well-merited and general praise . The new W.
MINERVA LODGE, No. 2433. invested his Officers, Bro . J. J. Cantle and Bro . E. A. Aust
tbe and inst ., there was a large and influential remaining respectively as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Bu
N gath erin,g of members and visitors at the Masonic Chambers ,
Friday J. Kift, on being re-appointed Organist , was presented with
9 O Hamilton Street , Birkenhead , to welcome Bro. William George handsome jewel as a mark of appreciation of his services for t
past fifteen years. At the banquet which followed , the usu
Spet The Minerva. Lodge, consecrated in September 1892, was founded
h P.M.183 toasts were proposed , interspersed with songs from Miss Eth
for the purpose of reading and discussing papers on subjects cognate Winn , Bro. J. J. Cantie , w . Noel, Chas. Ellison , and C. Spenc
such as archæology, mythology , science and art, West (flute solo ).
and
to Free maso
forme d genenry ,rally on the lines of the “ Quatuor Coronati.” 0 0 O
Since its foundation , the Lodge — the firstof its kind in the Provinces
-has prospered greatly , and the interest of the members in the HENDO N LODGE, No. 2206 .
papers read at the meetings steadily increased , every paper leading N emergency meeting was held at the Midland Grand Hot
W.M., Parson S.W., A. Parson J.W., W.M. Stiles Treas., Scurr
ent WM ., Bro. John Armstrong Pruv. G.S. of W., is
presble Sec., Powell S.D., Dobbs D.C., Johnson Org., P.Ms. Lewis, Notti
The atiga
indef in his efforts to ensure success, sparing neither time
nor labour to attain that end. ham . Bros. Bemberton , Knight, Elliot, Kenney, Dr. Andre
Bro . Speth , honorary member of the Lodge since its formation, Adam , Mason, Ashby, Griffiths , Codner, Lorrick , Mone, Har
on this occasion paid the members the compliment of travelling Visitors : C. J. Scales P.M. 1507 , Curtis 2271, Blatchford 7
specially from Margate for the purpose of reading a paper on “ The Edmonds 1507, E. Storr 167. Lodge being opened , Bro. Kinr
Degrees of Ancient (pre-1717) Freemasonry, ” and by a careful was passed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs. Edwe
dissection and comparison of existingdocuments, such as M.S. Rolls Levick , William Condner, Thomas Moore, Benjamin Fuller &
of the Constitutions, gleanings from the 17th century writers and William Whittick , which proving unanimous in their favour, t )
diaries, catechisus, the Book of Constitutions, & c., to arriveatsome were initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the W.M. E
conclusion as to the nature and numbers of the ceremonies of the Langley showing his perfect knowledge of the ritual, and gain
great praise for his beautiful and impressive delivery. The Lo
Craf
tran t in
siti onalthe traditionary epoch ; to follow these up through the was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet. The Le
era , and to trace their develojment into the present
three - degree ritual. toasts were given and received with great heartiness. Bro . P
The paper throughout was most able and interesting, and for Scurah in proposing the health of the W.M. congratulated him
the great success that had attended the Lodge, and also on
pearly two hours secured theundivided attention of those present.
genial and kind courtesy, and his great ability as a W.M.
During the reading facsimil M.S.
Bro . Speth passed
of thee paper ,Rolls sound for
of Constitutions ; a first W.M. thanked P.M. Scurrah for the kind way he had proposed
edition copy (1728 ) of the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of health , and the Brethren for their generous support. Noth
koglande Krst Grand Lodge in the world,and other Masonic could give him greater pleasure than to add to the harmony
success of the Hendon Lodge . He could not speak in too
L
boro
odgu ughe of MS. Cana SRe
da ,n is bf Constitutions, the property of the Grand piaise of Bro. Scurrah and the P.Ms., who had but one object,
chetq e
for fif t y la
d
Pounloaned
s
d forto itBro. s saofenSpeth returupon n , and his d
bite fong
exhidepositi r this
he that was to make the Hendon Lodge in their new home a g
firs time in Eng o n th is o c c asi . success. P.Ms. Lewis and Nottingham replied for the Past Mast
k
bac the roll is k nown to date prior toFrom 1 7 0 5 endorse
, b u t h o ments
w it r on
e a ed
chthe The toast of the Initiates was received beartily , and in their rep
Canad r asbel etuncerta the newly admitted members thanked the W.M.and Brethrer
s i d e ae n
is i n n.
cwoans pr at t ti
ah eo eetBro
m ing,Holt ionmeedn ththe
mentW.M.of ct that tLodge,
e faZetland here wawho sa their kindness . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary follos
ury migr to of Yorkshire to Canada in the 18th Bro . Stiles thanked the W.M. for his kindness , and particular
cent hat To r o n y
e f, orte was formerl called York , and that there reference to his candidature for the post of the Grand Treasurers
is & thpelrace calledrop a thanking the Brethren for their support, and impressing on
ish,rough , p um le he ll eached s resent esting lace
edi Scarboro b ugh t ro in the
n 1.eighb it p
ourhood ofrToronto. p It minds the necessity of being at Grand Lodge and recording ,
t them of one of the emig r a n t s
refe rr ed to. votes. Bro. P.M. Scurrah also thanked the Master for his kind :
U on t
thanp ks h e conc
l o f t h e p r o ceedings a v e r h e
y arty te vo o f and asked the Brethren to support their Lodge of Instructic
was a c o usion West Hampstead . The toast of the Visitors was given by
pape , an
r d by hic m rds euid to B . S , fo h a
tably raocknopweltehdge r. is ble nd xhaustive
a e W.M.in pleasing terms. He expressed the great delight fe
d the Lodge in having Visitors, and trusting they had enjoyed t
selves. Bro. P.M. Storr thanked the W.m., and impresse
O 0 0 candidates with their new duties as Masons.
Bro. Scales also replied , the visitors felt all had done th
IT AN mos t to make them comfortable . There was one thing he
METROPOL . heart, and with the W.M.'s kindness he would allude to that
BURD - :0 : was in all their thoughts, and that was the success of t!
THE Ann BET friend and Bro. W. M. Stiles. It did seem strange to bi
THEod ual a ll anCOU d BoTTS ConGE f the 1278 opposition should come in the person of Bro. Alderman Di
ge n hemianLOD cer,t oNo. Burde.tt Coutts
o
nesday 14th ,i D n s t
His qualification as a Mason was not very great, in compa
and fri,ends. aD .
78 , cwas the other Candidates for the Grand Treasurership , and no
c12 on me ncinatthe
held at 9Cann to tone sSt. aHote olf,Lon
aytWed a few years he would be elected Lord Mayor of London , a
Quadrill
e Band ,
ianng d was a most gsucce ssfulhgathe trringins of breth onren
's
A t he s a me tki men the M.W.G.M. would very likely appoint him a Grand
setvera W o i w t n h Bros. Perkins P.M.and Strickling as M.Cs. The Office of Grand Treasurer was really the only one f
plro weg ll
r a
lent mme th e Artist chair es wasandtake n inien
Eretk thecontrSmokinibute g dRoomto an, wher
excele Brethren had the right to nominate and to support a
company adjo D they wished to see in office . In this instance they had no
eerved u ? De e a to supper , coves being laid for 220.
r This was Bro . W. M. Stiles, who for twenty years had worked
in a mor: c . 1 vocal and insti umental Music . At 12 the large
Bio . W. H . Tos es a ' Vice Patron of the three Institution
Verry Seen Gildt er a sl eeve was sup orted by Bros Arterction
. tisfa I.P. M. War.
, G. W.M d, Masonr the Charities fourteen times, which must con
Stewardy , forbeing
c . , Cr u b whi ch gave univ ersa l sa . The
and F. thusisastiTreas., and was faced by Bro . J. J. Hall S.W., Brethren that he was a kind and benevolent Brother.
most repliedJ.W., and on giving ihe usual toasts met with we should be desirous of showing appreciati
&Bro rec eption . Bro . Arter I.P .M.gave the W.M. Brethre
comp . Corbet a t djou
r n e a to the toa st of the Lad ies, afte r whi ch the toast of nthe Officers and Tyler then brought to a finish a ve
any
It a. D oostto the Ball Rocm , where dancing continued . evening
end wa se6.of
on 30th CeoD o - befosuc the comgat depahel , and bro ght towitan o 0 0
u tts reces sful paher ny ing s rtedd in connecutio n h
the Burdett DRURY LANE LODGE, No. 2127.
well carried out b :
Calla a Lodge. The arrangements of the evening were THE installation meeting was held on Tuesday of last
mCa.nufact ghan , b a .
ured y B the Stewards, Bros. F. Toye, F. Islip , H. Lloyd , of the Savage Club Lodge ) was elevated to the chair of
Dr. Haskivs Organist, who wore special favours Mother Lodge, the ceremony being performed by his pre
à ro . Toye & Co., of 1 Clerkenwell Road . in office, Bro . Harry Nicholls . There was a large and
m K e I e N G assemblage of Craftsmen , about 200 being present.
tiD S LANDO o 0
6 After the principal business of the day, the newly i
T the
GE 3 Master appointed the following as his assistant Officers
AT6t inst LOD , No.
held at the Railway Hotel, Highbury , on the 169 . Oscar Barrett S.W., Henry Neville J.W., Rev. C. J. Martyn
Clarke hand A. . , 12
0 L. Simon I.P.M. presided as W.M. Bros. J. R. Chap ., J. S. Fleming Treas ., J. H. Matthews P.D.G.V.
raised . £ 5 58 Will. E. Chapman S.D., Luigi Lablache J.D., Sir Edward I
Steward for tas right Clarke was
votedwere for passed
the list , andof Bro Bro. H.. R.J. E.Hazel P.M., as Bart., D.C., G. M.Maxwell I.G., John Cook Org ., F. B.Ren
Girls School. The Lodge was then closed . Bro. W. A. Baskcomb Stewds., and R. Goddard P.M. Tyler. Th.
 64 The Freemason's
addresses were given to Master ,Wardens and Brethren ,afterwhich
the W.M.rose, and presented to Bro. Nicholls a handsome Past
Master's jewel. In the course of his remarks Bro . Catling referred
to Bro . Nicholls's serious illness more than a year ago, when the
Brethren had been afraid it would have interfered with the per
formance of that Brother's duties in the chair. They were happy
to find he had completely recovered from his dangerous malady,
and diligently executed the duties of his office. Bro. Harry
Nicholls, in acknowledging the giſt, said it would always remind
him of a very pleasant year of office, in which he had been ably
supported by aīl the members of the Lodge. He should ever value
it as a reminder of that happy period. There was one other point
about it : it was the only Masonic jewel he wore that he had not
paid for himself.
A vote of condolence was passed with the widow of the late Bro .
Henry Pettitt , one of the twelve founders of the Lodge , and a rote
of congratulation to Bro. Sir Augustus Harris on his recovery from
a long and serious illness was unanimously carried , and a telegram
to that effect was sent to him at Hastings, from which place a
message was received , apologising for not being able to attend, and
wishing the Lodge every success and enjoyment. A vote of thanks
was likewise passed to the Honorary Members, who had presented
& handsome banner to the Lodge. The remaining work was of a
routinenature, and at its conclusion Lodge was closed , the Brethren
adjourning to the Freemasons' Tavern for banquet, after which the
customary toast list was gone through .
Proposing the health of the Grand Officers the W.M. spoke
of theassistance the Lodge had received from Grand Officers in years
gone by, and expressed the gratitude of the members for what they
had done. The services, freely and generously rendered on many
occasions, had been highly appreciated by the Lodge . The Prov.
Grand Master of Somerset (Viscount Dungarvan ) acknowledged the
compliment.
The next toast was that of the Past Masters of the Lodge, sub
mitted from the chair. Bro. Catling said he was going to give the
name of a Brother who had done his work not only during the past
year but so ably that day . Those who knew him most intimately
loved him and esteemed him the best ; he was all round — as a
Mason perhaps he ought to say “ on the square " -a really good
fellow . He would say much more if he were not present ; he had
done so pretty often in print; never before had he had the oppor
tunity of proposing his health , and he did so with sincere pleasure
because he personally felt he was greatly indebted to Bro. Nicholls,
and that he should be more indebted to him . Bro. Nicholls was
undoubtedly too a very zealous Officer ; he was the first initiate to
work up to the chair ; and he had shown great spirit in doing so ;
and he had done everything in the sincerest and truest spirit of
Masonry. With regard to himself Bro . Nicholls had shown the
most kindly feeling ; it gave him confidence that was necessary, and
he must confess that he needed much of that feeling, coming as he
did after three “ well graced actors," Bro . Fernandez, Bro . Bancroft
and Bro. Harry Nicholls. They had had apologies from several of
their Past Masters : Sir John Gorst expressed his desire to be
present, and it was only by thetrouble of Her Majesty's Government
that he was not there. Sir Henry Isaacswas a P.M., and he showed
his interest in the Lodge by giving the brethren a noble entertain
ment at the Mansion House. Bro. Nicholls was the great worker
of the day, and the brethren would forgive him if he called on him
to respond to the toast .
Bro . Harry Nicholls desired first to thank the W.M.and the
brethren in the name of those worthy and distinguished brethren
who were on his left hand that year only , as next year he would be
at the other end of the table. The W.M. had referred to his work
that day, and also to the work he had performed during his year of
office. He wanted to tell the brethren that it was owing to one Past
Master present that day that he had been able to enter into that
work with that enthusiasm which had met with the brethren's
approbation -- he referred to Bro. Parkinson . Bro. Parkinson
initiated him into Freemasonry , and it was through his impressive
ness and the magnificent manner in which he performed the duties
day ; Bro . Parkinson so impressed him with the dignity and high
importance of Freemasonry that he felt it was only due to Bro.
Parkinson to say so. There were other distinguished Past Masters,
and they all knew what he felt and thought of them . Now , to
come to himself for a moment. He had had a few good " notices "
in his time ; he wished he had thought of it and brought them down ;
they would have made very interesting reading ; but they had
always been in print, and he had not been able to reply to them ;
but he was able at last to face a journalist, and tell him that he
highly appreciated what he had done. He did not mind admitting
there had been occasions when he had gone into corners and made
use of very bad lauguage ; but on the whole the notices had been
most favourable. Now , it was quite impossible for him to thank
the brethren in adequate terms for the manner they had received
the toast of his health . Once before he had had that day to thank
them for favours received , and hemade use of an expression that
his year of office would be a memorable one to him . It was only then,
sitting at the table, he realised how good they had been . Twelve
months ago, when he first sat in the chair, he hardly knew on the
previous evening that his voice would be able to travel the length
of the Lodge. But, thank God , he was able to make his voice
heard , and he had been able to do it since ; he had been able to do
it that day to the best of his skill and ability, and assured them his
year of office would be a memorable one . He had had somesorrow ;
he had had some joy ; he had lost some good friends, but he had
made some new and valued ones. Well, the time was getting
short , and he must go to another place. So then his health being
disposed of, hemust now ask the Brethren to bear with him a few
moments, whilst he performed what was to him , perhaps, the
greatest pleasure that day - to propose the health of the W.M.
Without " giving him away " at all, Bro. Catling said to him the
other day— “ I say, if I propose your health , will you propose
mine ? " Well, he jumped at it, because once again the Brethren
Chronicle . ( 24TH FEBRUARY 1894.
would see the advantage of working together. Well, it was un .
necessary for him - he could not give Bro. Catling such a good
" notice as Bro. Catling bad given him ; it was not his busintes ;
but what he knew of the excellent work Bro. Catling had done in
other places - Masonically and otherwise -he felt sure they all
knew Bro . Catling was the very ablest man to fulfil the wuties of
Master of the Drury Lane Lodge. It was impossible for bim to go
on much further ; he felt they were rather resolving themselves
into a little mutual admiration society ; but it was sincere and
heartfelt he assured them , and therefore without further words he
would ask the Brethren to drink the health of the W.M.
Bro. Catling, in responding , said it would be a difficult task
for him to reply to but that he was assured that he mightrely upon
their kindness for any shortcomings . He had almost thought
himself like that “ fly in amber " - " how he ever got there"" -in
the chair . He, a journalist , whose work was with the pen , and not
the tongue — to be Master of that Lodge, and have his name inscri
bed on the banner presented by their honorary members. It was
only because he had shown some of that ability which the first
Lord Lytton put into words— " Man has no majesty , like earnest
ness . He had no majesty, but he had endeavoured to be earnest
in what he had done in regard to Masonry . Bro . Catling referred
to his first desire to become a Mason , communicated to one of the
founders of the Drury Lane lodge — Sir Augustus Harris ; to his
impressive initiation by Bro . Parkinson , and his subsequent deal.
ings with the Craft wherein he had niet many of the leading actors
of the day, and had seen thrown aside any hostility - supposed to
exist– between the stage and the press. He should do the best in
his power to uphold the honour and dignity of the Lodge during
his Mastership .
The Master next proposed the toast of the Visitors, coupling
with it the names of several distinguished guests . Bros. General
Laurie and Professor Garner replied, the latter giving an amusing
account of his travels in Africa , and his researches there among
the monkey tribe.
The toast of the Officers was acknowledged by Bro . Oscar
Barrett, after which the Tyler brought the proceedings to :
conclusion .
The meeting was altogether a great success, the musical enter
tainment being especially good.
Masonic Sonnets , No. 85 .
BY BRO .Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D. 295 and 2417 (E.C.), Hon. Mem .
1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.)
0 :
BUILDING .
All men are Builders in this earthly sphere
Some build a mansion , some a humble cot ;
Some raise a palace stately, yet severe
Which quickly crumbles and is soon forgot.
There is a House not built by human hands,
Where dwells our glorious Architect Divine ;
' Tis reared upon a Mount in beauteous lands
Know ye the Password and the Mystic Sign ?
Have ye built here my Brethren of the Square
So that its door be opened to your Knock ?
Have ye the Fortitude and Strength to dare
To climb the steeps that lead you to its Rock
And face the Tyler with a dauntless breast
And give him Proof you've Laboured for your Rest ?
Winder House, Bradford,
1st February 1894.
ROSICRUSIANS .
THE York College held its annualmeeting on the 17th inst., at
W. H. B. Atkinson , of Pontefract, was installed as Celebrant for
the ensuing year, in succession to Bro. Wm . Flockton , of Oulton .
The ceremı.ny of installation was performed by Bro. T. B. Whyte
head , of York, the Chief Adept. The Officers for the ensuing year
were invested, and the other business of the meeting wastransacted ,
including thereception of five candidates, that interesting ceremony
being performed by Bro . Flockton , the retiring Celebrant, as his
final official duty. The College meets quarterly, each time at &
different place, and is a Masonic Archæological Order, the spring
and summer fixtures being usually at some place interesting from
its historical or archæological associations.
0 0 0
The Yeovil Masonic Hall Company, Limited , has
been registered with a Capital of £ 2,000 in £ 5 shares, the
object being to erect and mantain a hall at Hendford .
VH18 valuable medicine , dirontered sod
introduced into India adu Egypt in 1850. aud sub
Boquently all over the world , maintains its supre
macy as a special and specific Remedy for th:0
Troatment and Cure of Cougbe. ( olds, itbump.
tion, Cancer, Broncbitis, Asthma, Aguo, &.iru
TEADE MARK Throat, Influensa, Neuralgia Diarri.æ , Djrectory,
Asiatic Cholera, Colic , Gout, and all Fevers.
At 18 1fd, 28 d , sid, 118, and 20's per bottlo.
Bold by Patent Medicine Dealers in all parts of
FREEMAN'S tho world .
N.B. - Lord Chancellor Belbarno. Lord Justice
ORIGINAL James, and Lord Justice Mellish decided in filvoor
of FREEMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORONYNE, and
against Brown and Davenport, compelling them to
CHLORODYNE. I pay all costs in the snit. Seo Time of this faly 1873.
 THE

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nicl
on' s Chro
Fre emas

A WEEKLY RECORD OF MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.

Registered at the G.P.O. as a Newspaper.

Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R.H. the Prince of Wale
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England .

PRICE THREEPENCE ,
SATURDAY , 3rd MARCH 1894. 138 6d per annum , post free.
Twentieth year of issue.

his power, any Brother who desired to put his total in

THE BENEVOLENT FESTIVAL . the shade- but the fact remains, Bro. Terry is first ti
TOTAL of close upon £ 13,000 was announced on year among the London Stewards, and the Craft w
TA L willingly accord him the honours of his position . E
A TOWe dnesday as the result of the Anniversary
Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , it is not in this matter alone that he has won fre
the presidency of Col. Gerard Noel Money , laurels for himself over this Festival. It is not
held under
C.B., ProvincialGrand Master for Surrey, and no doubt much to say that a large part of this year's success
that sum will be exceeded before the returns of the due to his personal efforts, or to the exertions of th
Festival are made up, so that we may express the who work under his direction , for we believe it is on
liveliest satisfaction over the result of the first Festival their persistent and frequent personal canvass that
of 1894. brought the number of Stewards up to its very respe
The gathering was in every way a success, and may able total, while the way in which they plead in supp
be regarded as a fitting termination to a successful of the Stewards' efforts is so well known as to requ
canvass throughout the Craft on behalf of our Old but mere referring to here, in order to impress it on
People , for we must bear in mind the fact that wherever minds of those of our readers who have had an oppor
we turn there are complaints of bad trade, and such nity of listening to one of the stirring addresses to
evidences of
financial complications as would have heard when either of them is present at a Lo
e nthused
excu siasammuch less favourable result ; but happily the meeting.
of the English Brotherhood on behalf of The list of Bro . W. Hillier , as representing the HS
this Fund has
once more been proved to be stronger gate Lodge , No. 1366 , was returned at the Festival
tha n rethe outside circumstances we have referred to , and £ 158 11s, but that has since been raised by an addi
a s a sult we
succes are in the position to record this latest of £ 20 to £ 178 11s, so that there is not £ 10 betwee
s on
Craft behalf of the Charitable Institutions of the and the one that takes the first place and,moreover,
.

Boar Stew man on a has long been associated, while there is the fur
accre d
The of Chair bering 296 ,was
ards numWednesday hom 137 wby
of wsupported ere
dited to feature to mention that for the past 24 years this L
distr has regularly sent a Steward to the Festival of
icts , and London , and 159 to Provincial and outside
resul
t of the the satisfaction be expressed as to the Institution . The Lodge La Tolerance , No.538 , take
t hey w e pe als made by those Stewards , endorsed third place, with a return of £ 130 4s, which sum inc
a
Isnstit reap
ution 8 a personal donation of 100 guineas from the Ste
, Oe by
s r toopini
fathe provon
e tof
hatthe worktary
theSecre ers of of t he
the
year did very Bro . S. G. Edridge ,whose installation was recently
Well, and rought pb u a to tal in ex cess of
what was antic the occasion of special rejoicings in this Lodge
ipat . Col. Money said they had looked
ed Creaton Lodge , No. 1791 , contributes £ 127 10s 6
upon £ 12,000
but that t o tal as a probable and a satisfactory result, Leopold , No. 1571, £ 126 ; the Royal Albert, N.
we £ 107 12s 6d ; the Royal Athelstan , No. 19, £ 1
the figures r vas exceeded by upwards of £650 when
suffici Southwark , No. 879 , £ 105 ; the Clerkenwell , N.
ent lists
just read out at the Festival, and there were
v i outstanding , and other likely sums in £ 102 18s at the hands of one of its Stewar
tihe
ow , a to pou fs
us nd nds woul be nsecured , and ifs that sum is £ 10 10s from another, while Bro . W. Baddel
sho d nio that upward of thirteen
realise
d it uld the opi
an unattached Steward .
Insti sa ti sfy all concerned in the welfare of
tutio tri buted £ 105
ails as
the n further det in another part of this issue as
ha
those who v
Educat and, from a sympathetic point of view , individual lists , so that it is not necessary
ional BV to them at greater length now , except to
we z a preference for one or other of the
repTr he
ers een re further gratification at the result, both individu
tati nds of the Craft .
ves ,
so me very good lists among the London collec tively .vinces also present some notable
ing up three The Pro
James Terry no less than ten of the Brethren bring
gure totals. It is quite right that Bro. prominent in this direction being the return fro
Secret Yorkshire which , with thirteen Stewards, is ac
ary of
place , with the long tried and much appreciated
a the Inst with £ 1,837 10s, that sum including a personal d
tative of the List itution , should take the premier
of £ 187 10s, he standing as represen by Bro. George Heaton , of the Amphibious Lc
of the m ost
No. 2192 , which is one 1,200 guineas . By this most generous gift West
assisted to estabBlighburlish yl Lodge , we believe he
Successfu , altbough
of the man can y well
Lodges he has shire secures the first place among the Provinces
would ha wou
ve la Festival, being followed by the Chairman's own P.
him , and have cordially
Preferred assisted
to see many Brethren lay in
as farinasfront of of Surrey , the members of which district se
£ 1,385 7s , the collection of thirty -six Stewards.
 66 The Freemason's
as to the other contributing Provinces , as well as the
individual results , are given elsewhere.
In conclusion we offer our heartiest congratulations
to the executive of the Institution , and all who have
taken part in this year's Festival. Not only has the
total reached the average of bygone years , but there is
sufficient interest and enthusiasm manifest to prove that
the Benevolent Institution is not likely to be forgotten
by the Brethren of the present day. We hope all its
future Festivals will be equally satisfactory .
UNITED GRAND LODGE.
T is hardly necessary to remind any Brother who is
IT qualified to attend the meetings of Grand Lodge
that the Quarterly Communication takes place on
Wednesday next, for such activity is being displayed by
the Committees which are working on behalf of the
three candidates for the Grand Treasurership that we
imagine every Brother who is entitled to a vote has
been canvassed for it, and urged to support one of the
Brethren who have been nominated for the Office .
Neither is it necessary for us to say we are opposed
to the scramble for office which seems inseparable from
such a contest as is before the Craft at the present
moment, but the candidates who have been nominated
for the appointment are not to blame ; it is rather the
system which is at fault — but not in any manner for
which we are prepared to suggest a remedy.
Ample provision appears to have been made by the
authorities of Grand Lodge to meet the extra crush that
may be expected over this contest, it being arranged
that Grand Lodge shall be opened early in the afternoon ,
and kept open until the evening, really for the purpose
of taking the poll for Grand Treasurer. If it is desirable
to take such trouble in this matter why not go a step
further, and allow the members of Grand Lodge to vote
by ballot papers forwarded through the post ? If con
tests for the Grand Treasurership are to continue on
similar lines to those of the present year it must even
tually come to this, and the sooner it happens the better
it will be , for many reasons, but particularly because
such an arrangement , it seems to us, would more nearly
equalise the chances of rival candidates . We gave the
full agenda for Wednesday's meeting in our last issue,
and also made some editorial remarks on the work to
be then transacted .
GRAND MARK LODGE.
THE following is the business to be transacted at the
T : Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of
Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and the
Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown, to be
held in Mark Masons' Hall, Great Queen Street,
Lincoln's Inn Fields, on Tuesday, the 6th inst., at five
for six o'clock in the afternoon :
1. Read and, if approved , confirm minutes of Quarterly Com .
munication of 5th December 1893 .
2. REPORT OF THE GENERAL BOARD .
During the three months ending 31st December 1893, there
have been issued :-Mark Certificates , 322 ; totalnumber registered,
32,099. Warrants for new Lodges, 5 , viz . :
No. 468 — Quarries , Jhansi, Bengal.
469 — Savage Club, London .
470 — Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria , Australia .
471 — Lilford, Thrapston , Northamptonshire .
472 — New Capestone, Mozufferpore, Bengal.
Royal Ark Mariner Certificates, 101 ; total number registered,
4,119,
Warrant for a new Ark Mariner Lodge, Portsmouth , to be
Attached to the Portsmouth Lodge, No. 17 .
Chronicle . ( 3RD MARCH 1894.
Complaint having been made that Bro. John Whowell had been
twice installed in the chair of the Callender Lodge, No. 123, Bury,
Lancashire , contrary to Art. 99, he not being an Installed Master
of a Craft Lodge, and not having obtained the dispensation of the
M.W.Grand Master,
On consideration of the complaint, and after W. Bro. W. O.
Walker P.G.D., the senior P.M.of the Lodge, had appeared and
been heard in extenuation ,
The Board resolved
That the Secretary , Bro. James Shaw , be, and is hereby
severely admonished for twice making an inaccurate return, in
certifying that Bro . John Whowell was an Installed Master of the
Craft Lodge Relief, No. 42.
That W. Bro. G. W. Yapp, the Master in the chair on the
occasion of the first installation of Bro. John Whowell, be, and is
hereby severely admonished for not making proper inquiries as to
the necessary qualifications , and for not properly obligating the
W.M. elect.
That the Callender Lodge, No. 123, be, and is severely censured
and admonished , and fined the sum of five guineas, and that the
brethren be, and are hereby directed to apply for a dispensation
(nunc pro tunc) to enable Bro. John Whowell to assume the chair
of Master, notwithstanding his want of qualification as an Installed
Master of a Craft Lodge .
That on receipt of such dispensation a Board of Installed Masters
be opened at the next regular meeting of the Lodge, and that
Bro. John Whowell be re -obligated.
That the Warrant of the Lodge be detained by the Grand
Secretary until the fine be paid .
That the ruling of the Board be read at the nextmeeting of the
Lodge and entered on the minutes.
The fine having been paid , the warrant has been restored to the
Lodge.
The Studholme Lodge, No. 197, London , reported to the Board
that they had inadvertently installed a Master in the chair who was
not properly qualified , and expressed their great sorrow and regret.
It was resolved that the Lodge be fined one guinea, and at once
apply for a dispensation , on receipt of which the Master be re
obligated in presence of a Board of Installed Masters at the next
regular meeting, when this resolution and the dispensation be read.
V.W. Bro . Alfred J. Burbidge G. Sec. G.L.M.M.M. of New
South Wales, having complained, through the Representative, that
a Brother , regularly advanced in a Lodge under the jurisdiction of
the G.L.M.M.M. of New South Wales, had offered himself as a
joining member of the Skelmersdale Lodge, No. 141, Ashton
under-Lyne, and had been again obliged to go through the
ceremony of advancement, inquiry was made. The Master of the
Lodge admitted the fact, expressed his great regret, and assured
the Board the error was entirely caused by ignorance and inadvert
ence, and that the Lodge had apologised to the Brother aggrieved.
The Grand Secretary was directed to convey to the Representative
the Grand Lodge of New South Wales the sincere regret of the
Board , and also the assurance of the fraternalesteem and regard in
which that Grand Lodge is held by the G.L.M.M. of England.
The Board have accepted a design for the case of the “ Portal
Organ," which is in course of erection .
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The Board have the pleasure to announce that the 26th Annual
Festival will be held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , 11th
July, when R.W. Bro. the Earl of Yarborough, Provincial Grand
Master for Lincolnshire, will take the chair. The names o 1
brethren willing to act as Stewards are much needed, and will be
gladly received by theGrand Secretary
The Board have elected on the Annuity Fund, without a poll
Bro . John Moxon , of the John O'Gaunt Lodge, No. 172.
The following cases have been relieved :
Bro . J. M., Lodge No. 172 10 0 0
Mrs. A.M. D. (Widow of a Brother of
Lodges Nos. 28 and 256) 10 0 0
R. LOVELAND LOVELAND, President .
FRANK RICHARDSON , Vice-President.
C. FITZGERALD MATIER , G. Secretary .
3. A motion will bemade that the Report be taken as read .
4. A motion will be made that the Report be received and
entered on the minutes.
5. A motion will be proposed that the Report be adopted .
6. Election of the M.W. Grand Master for the ensuing year.
7. Election of the Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year.
WEST LANCASHIRE INSTITUTION .
THE annual report for 1893 of this institution ,
THE established for the education , clothing , main
tenance, and advancement in life of the children of
distressed and deceased Freemasons, has been issued ,
and will be submitted to a Court of Governors at an
early date . The Committee in this report state : We
have the pleasure of submitting to you the statement of
accounts for the past year , and have again to congratu
 3RD
MA 1894. ] The Fre Chro .
RC ema
A son nicl
late all i ' s e
nteres in the result of the year's work . We FOREIGN FREEMASONRY.
have ted
woul no doubt a still more favourable state of things (From the Tablet.
d have
throu been experienced if we had not passed E print here the translation of a significant document
gh a
trad ear of depression in most departments of WEthe first number of Dr. Bataille's “ Revue Mensuelle
e. They annual ball, held in January 1893 , realised gieuse, Politique, Scientifique, complément de la publication
the sum of Diable au XIXme. e siecle " (January 1894 ). It is a commur
s atisfac £ 320 7s 5d, which must be considered tion from the Grand Orient of Turin , “ the Superior Council of
tory unde
r the circumstances , although a serious ancient and accepted Rite of Scotland, the sole recognise
from the results of the previous year. A legal for the Masonic jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Italy ana
furthe colonies.”
r alterati in our Bye -laws, which has just come
into force , will on TO THE VENERABLE BRETHREN OF THE LODGE
enable us to elect upon the combined
fund children SUBJECT TO ITS OBEDIENCE .
between the ages of eight and fourteen ,
instead of NOTIFICATION .
eight and eleven years as formerly, so that
when it is found desirable they may receive precisely The Superior Council of the Thirty -three, acting in com
sameadvantages as if elected on the Royal Masonic with the Grand Orient of the Symbolic Order of Spain , with w
Institutions for Boys and Girls. The donations and we are united in bonds of Brotherly friendship , have recently
a proof that the Freemasonry of that illustrious kingdom par
subscriptions received for the year amount to £ 749 4s 8d , pates both in the sufferings which afflict us, as well as in
being £ 316 less than the amount received last year. successes which flatter our national honour, having with sun
Forty - three Lodges have not thought it worth while to money come to the assistance of those who suffered by the disa
of Casamiccola and the cholera of Naples during the past year,
contribute any thing towards our funds, although in having now sent to the Superior Council of Italy two diplo
many cases they do not hesitate to place their children destined to his Majesty the King of Italy and to his Royal High
on the foundation . The amount received for interest on the Duke of Aosta, by which the Freemasons of Spain express
admiration for the act of charity performed by our Sovereign
invested capital is £ 839 3s 6d. The number of children his august brother when they went to assist the cholera-stri
who have received the benefits of the institution during in Naples and in other infected parts of Italy . Both his Maj
the year are 212. Of these, seventeen are on the com King Humbert and his Royal Highness the Duke of Aosta,
binea fund , and receive entire maintenance , whilst was already invested by the Grand Thirty -three when he mou
nineteen children who bave left school bave received the throne of Spain , through a unanimous résolution taken by
grants for clothing and advancement in life. The amount said Superior Council on March 18 , 1885, according to
common era , are numbered as members of the Superior Cou
expeuded for this purpose is £ 1580 15s 1d , in addition of Spain .
to £ 181 5s , th e prop ortionate value of purc hase d right s The aforesaid diplomas bear the following signatures :
of presentation to schools in London , making a total of Sovereign Grand Commander ; Grand Master Manuel Bece
ex-Minister d'Ottre-Hare, ex-Senator, deputy to the Cortes, Th
£ 1762 Os id . It may be interesting to note that since
the formation ofthe institution , forty -four years ago, the three ; Isidore Villarino del Villar, Thirty-three ; Don Juan B
number of children benefitted amounts to 840 , Thirty-three ; Grand Chancellor ; Juan Utor Fernandez , Th
many of three. We believe it opportune to communicate this to
these being retained for a very long period , and the total Brethren , with the special recommendation that the informa
amount expended £ 29,205 188 4d, and the average should not go beyond our offices, that is, that it should no
number of children elected has been twenty per annum . communicated to the profane world , and we trust that it wil
This number a gratification to them to see that Spanish Freemasonry is de
many may at first sight appear small, but for conscious of the bonds of fraternity which bind it to the Bret
of the earlier years the demands upon our of Italy , and it will be moreover observed that the Freemason
resources were very small in comparison with our pre the Scotch Rite , as well as that of the Symbolic Rite , has prefe
sent requirements. The entire cost of conducting the the medium of this Superior Council in order to manifes
affairs of the institution , including printing, postages, feelings towards Italy and its King.
The union of these continental bands in desire and emoti
law ,avand other charges, has amounted to £ 1770.8s, or indeed significant.
pleas erage
factor ul
re to cost of £ 40 4s 9d per annum .
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P.M , 1044 1 AND AN
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 68 The Freemason's Chronicle . ( 3RD MARCH 1894.

ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER ,

1894-95 .

FREEMASONS CHRONICI
YOUR VOTE AND INTEREST IS INVITED
ON BEHALF OF

BRO . CHAS. W. HUDSON , SATURDAY , 3RD MARCH 1894.

PAST GRAND WARDEN SUSSEX ,
P.M. and Treasurer 315 , Founder and P.M. 1540, Founder and
P.M. 2201.
P.Z. and Treasurer 315, Founder and P.Z. 1540, Founder and P.Z.
1507, & c., & c .
Vice -President Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
Vice-President RoyalMasonic Benevolent Institution .
Life Governor RoyalMasonic Institution for Girls.
(Served 10 Stewardships.)
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
our Correspondents.
All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer ,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertake to return rejected communications.

Committee Rooms: -10 :

BRIGHTON “ Hudson's," Terminus Gates. GRAND OFFICERS AT THE FESTIVALS.
LONDON Hudson's Depositories, Wilton Road, S.W. To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
Dear SIR AND BROTHER , — Without intending any disrespect to
the distinguished band of Brethren who are honoured in all parts
of the country as the Grand Officers of Freemasonry, I think I
PHOTOGRAPHY . may be allowed to ask how many of them take a real live interest
in the Charitable Institutions of the Order ? I cannot quite call
to mind the words of Bro. the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston at
S. HOCKETT Wednesday's Festival, when he was replying to the toast of the
& Co., Grand Officers , but I thought his remarks were intended somewhat
in the form of a protest against the sparse attendance of Grand
Photographic Printers, Officers on that occasion . He said something to the effect that the
Grand Officers were ready at all times to do anything in support of
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . Freemasonry , but he considered that such meetings as the one he
was then presentat should have special consideration . I am of the
same opinion , and I fancy there are many who , likemyself, would
like to see all, or nearly all, of the reigning Officers ofGrand Lodge
and Postintecurely
NEGATiveEspreempt to attention recla Prints in SILVER
sacked,, displaying an active interest in the Charities by attending each of
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded the Festivals during their term of Office — if not in the capacity of
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give Steward , at least in support of the Chairman for the time being.
information and advice, for which our large experience fully I rather fancy the feeling is growing stronger that the bulk of the
qualifies us. work on behalf of the Masonic Institutions has to be done by the
Price Lists on application . humbler members of the Order , and that our Grand Officers do
not make themselves so conspicuous in these matters as they
might do, but in asking you to publish these remarks I do not
desire to cause ill feeling, my wish being rather to direct attention
FAILING EYESIGHT . to what I consider somewhat of an anomoly .
HEN the Eyesight is beginning Yours fraternally ,
W !to fail, a practical Ophthalmic A WORKER IN THE CAUSE .
Optician should be at once consulted .
Permanent mischief is done by use
ing Glasses belonging to friends or
relations, or purchased from unskilled shopmen . BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
THE
The Family Doctor, 2nd May 1891, says : — “ Mr. Bluett is an
authority upon the eyesight, and the advice he gives is most valu THE Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic
able, and cannot be too highly estimated ." TH Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday ,
The Whitehall Review , 2nd July 1892, says : - " Sight to the Blind at Freemasons' Tavern , London , under the presidency
would not be an exaggerated claim if preferred by Mr. F. Bluett, the of Bro . Col. Gerard Noel Money , C.B., Provincial Grand
well-known Specialist as an Ophthalmic Optician.
CONSULTATION FREE. SPECTACLES AT STORE PRI( ES. Master for Surrey , who was supported by the Earl of
Euston , Provincial Grand Master for Noths. and Hunts .,
F. BLUETT, Specialist in Spectacles , several other Grand Officers, a large number of Provin
8A GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W. (Four Doors from Oxford St.) cial Officers, aad other Brethren . Bro . Frederick West
Deputy Provincial Grand Master Surrey attended as
President, and Bro . James Terry ( Secretary of the
HOTELS , ETC. Institution ) as Secretary of the Board of Stewards, while
:0 : the general company included the three candidates for
the Office of Grand Treasurer : Bro . Alderman and
EALING - Feathers Hotel. Sheriff Dimsdale , Bro . C. W. Hudson and Bro . W.M.
VASTBOURNE – Pier Hotel, Cavendish Place. View of Sea Stiles, it being noticeable that the supporters of these
Esand Pier. three Brethren made a feature during the evening of
A. TAYLOR , Proprietor.
advocating the claims of their respective champions, and
Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application . discussing their prospects of success at next Wednesday's
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor. meeting ofGrand Lodge .
At the conclusion of the banquet , which was excellently served
HAVERFORDWEST - Queen'sEamily,and Cares, reap Hotels by Messrs. Spiers and Pond, the chairman submitted the toast of
the Queen , and this having been honoured , he proposed that of the
accommodation for Large or Small Parties. Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales , and the othermembers of
the Royal Family . The mention of the name of the Princess
YANDWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercial Hotel. Good called forth especial marks of enthusiasm , testifying to the respect
S Stabling . J.J. FILMER , Proprietor. entertained towards Her Royal Highness by the Masons of England,
LOWES (WEST)-Gloucester and Globe Hotels. with whom she has always been a great favourite .
COWES G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor. The toast of the Pro Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master,
and the rest of the Grand Officers, present and past, was next in
order, the Chairman referring in flattering terms to the work
carried on by the heads of the Masonic Order. The Earl of
Music for Masonic Meetings, Consecrations, Installations and Lathom not only occupied the post next to that of Grand Master,
Ladies' Nights. For terms Woodville, New Barnet, N. but was also chief of one of the largest Provinces of England , and
altogether carried out as much as it was possible for any oneman
to do in Freemasonry . He occupied the chair in Grand Lodge
whenever it was possible for him to do so , and was universally
Morgan , Fleet Works, Bulwer Road, New Barnet. respected in that position . It was a matter of general regret that
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il healt
whlic h h u had recently ekept him away from many meetings at a total from the 159 Provincial Stewards of £ 7,237 115, maki
h o v uld otherwis have been present, and the English Craft
was
c o nsdincere in tn he desire that he would speedily be restored . The grand total for the day of £ 12,658 14s 6d , which , with the ele
se mbe ema lists outstanding and other amounts likely to be added , woul
Edgcu nobl included in the toast - the Earl of Mount doubt bring the total above £ 13,000 .
n eeded no words of commendation from the chairman, In making these announcements , Bro. Terry referred to sev
as he was se n d respected . The Brethren no doubt
eedll know an
o rw y special features connected with the returns. Cambridgeshire
2 11
Instir ememb his presiding at the Anniversar Festival of the Leicestershire amounts were but preliminary , and he had e
tution
tw years bactk , when , on the occaed of the cele
of its Jubilee , othe la rges sum ever subscrib sionfor a similarbrcaatus
ioen, reason to hope that the total from the latter would ultima
exceed 200 guineas, instead of remaining at the ten guineas alre
the name of the Earl of Euston . contributed as the Steward's personal donation . Herts was
to the front, in view of the fact that in 1892 its contribut
The Earl of Euston tendered thanks for the toast. Whenever exceeded £ 1,800, while last year they were upwards of £ 1,400.
the services of the Grand Officers were required they were at the position of West Lancashire might be explained in view of the
disposal of the Craft, no matter in what part of the country they that its chief - the Earl of Lathom - would preside at the approa
might be desired , but such meetings as they were then taking part ing Festival of the Girls School. Of the twenty-one Warwicks
in should of all others be the most heartily supported , because Stewards, thirteen came from one Lodge, and as that was bu
Charity was really the backbone of the Order, and called for repetition of what had occurred on previous occasions, it
sympathy on every side. Grand as was the attendance that night, evidence of a desire to regularly support the Institution .
he could b u t wish the Chairman had double the number total from West Yorkshire included a personal donation of tw
sitting before him , co-operating in the good cause. hundred guineas from one of the Stewards. In response to
The Chairman next submitted the toast of the evening and continued cries of " name," Bro . Terry, with the permission
Success to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged the donor, announced that it was Bro . George Heaton , of
Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons. What could he say in Amphibious Lodge, No. 258 , Heckmondwike, who had made
connection with this toast that had not been said time after time princely addition to the funds of the Institution . The Chairm
by past Presidents of their Festivals, or what could he urge that own Province of Surrey was left until last by the Secretary ,
everyone of those before him had not already urged in pleading in speaking of that, Bro . Terry said that its thirty -nine Lo
the cause of the most estimable Institution they were met to were represented by thirty-six Stewards, not the least active
support that day ! He would not say they felt a greater interest whom had been the Chairman himself, who brought up a li
in the Benevolent Institution as compared with the Boys and which included his personal donation of fifty guineas- amoun
Girls Schools , but they looked upon it from a different point of to £ 158 11s. Bro. Terry also referred to several of the lea
view . There was the feeling that the Boys and the Girls would , London totals, especially mentioning those of the Royal Athels
in their later years, be able to look after themselves ; but with the La Tolerance, Southwark , Constitutional, Highgate (which
Old People there was the feeling that they should be regarded as regularly sent a Steward for the past twenty -four years), Leop
should regard our own mother or father,were they left in a Creaton, and Clerkenwell Lodges, while through his own hun
state of want . Two years ago they had celebrated the Jubilee of efforts he had been enabled to collect a personal list of £ 187.
the Institution , and had secured no less than £69,000 , but he was may be imagined the announcement of the total, and Bro. Ter
sure the Brethren who subscribed that sum did not intend their remarks on the special lists, elicited hearty applause .
donations to suffice for future years, nor did they even dream that The Earl of Èuston proposed the next toast - the Chairma
the subscriptions of future years would fall short of the average which he felt should be drunk with the heartiest enthusiasm
of previous ones . He hoped the announcement to be shortly made expressive of congratulation to the president of the day on the g
by the Secretary of the Institution would be sufficient to enable success that had attended his efforts on behalf of the Benevo
the executive of the Charity to tide over the current year, at least . Institution . They might certainly rely on a total of $ 13
Bro . C. E.
Member of the Keyser responded . As one of the Trustees and a before the lists were closed, and they would surely be r
House Committee of the Institution he had much ungrateful if they did not drink to the health of Col. Mone
pleasure in acknowledging the toast in the absence of their much whom so much of the day's success was attributable .
respected Treasurer, Bro . Farnfield , whose name had been associated
The Chairman replied . The result was commensurate with
with this duty for many years past. It was proverbialthat the gratitude and his thanks to those who had worked to secur
brethren associated with this Institution were thoroughly in earnest
The feeling of himself and their esteemed Secretary had been
Masons or their its widowsclaimswho working
andwere on behalf
receiving benefitsoffrom the its Aged
450funds.
they would be exceedingly satisfied if £ 12,000 was secured , but
They hope d for a result that night that would prove satisfactory to had exceeded that, and £ 13,000 would doubtless be passed be
enthus the returns were finally closed. This result was not more gratif
all ; and iasmoneopthat would show the Craft was not going back in its
most successful to anyone than it was to him , for it was with great trepidatio
what meagre behalf of this Institution . Last year, following the had undertaken the office of President of the Festival. W
fach timt hat the Fest celebration of their
en he
hadhebefelt
Jubilee , theyhuhad had
ld un derin th mble due pres some
a id
thanking all for their support he could but say a special wor
of self. ASresult iva,lbut that was a emeasure to enthecy
praise on behalf of the members of his own Province, who hac
one ofst eim ost operated so as to place the district in the most enviabl
aht s f actornow
more concern y they had the advocacy of the popular ruler of positions.
all endea ed . important Provinces he hoped and expected a much The Sister Institutions was proposed , and acknowledged by
a nsd v o u r result - one, in fact, that would be gratifying to F. R. W. Hedges of the Girls School, who congratulated
In titution
that w Be asimploreddoing so muthe brethren
fo the Cr to af thinkt at e . Charity,
ofrgthe
la Benevolent on its success and hoped the same good fortune as
Bro .aJnan Tereach year to chdo rsomething on behalf of an
attended its Festival was in store for the other two yet to be
r me
osunc r , the popular Secreta of the Institutio , then That on behalf of the Girls School would be held in May , unde
o s t e y r
pope ulao rity was
y n
presidency of the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master, ar
the totals he was
a the subscription lists of the day. His continued trusted a good result would be achieved. The two Schools,he
pplau
se ga marked by the enthusiasm of his reception , while had secured some most satisfactory results as the outcome
the day's. H a tv hi different examinations in which the pupils had competed
o . Terrof
han
eri genabled e waout
, whichto hread bout toforth
s acalled unt , Brbursts
recohearty y
wsaid they had dngcongratulated the Chairman on the result of altogether were doing a grand work .
ere a Dr. Strong proposed the health of the Stewards, espa
Provi ssociL atoerdd the assistance of 296 Stewards, 137 of whom thanking them for their efforts . He felt the result showed th
those naclirael eg teu s . h
wit ng :
ady rne London
gave th, e thefollremaini
ow g totals 159 representing
small Province over which the chairman presided had nobl
dThere were eleven inlists outstanding ; while its duty . The Stewards were not only deserving of the best
L o
Bednfd of the Craft for their personal donations, but also for the
oordn
Berks shire No. of Stewards . they had made toward securing the especially good result:
Amount.
Cambr hire 137 day.Bro . Frederick West Deputy Provincial Grand Mas
idges £ 5,421
102 103 60
Dorse hire 1
tsh
Durha ire 3 247 Surrey
10 13 10 00 responded .
On behalf of what he was pleased to
m 1 very numerous body, he was pleased to acknowledge the
GElsosue
cexster He was glad to hear t
val was a great success.
shire 1 157 and Festi
the
10 0
to see so many Brethren rally round his Provincial chie
HHearm p I s 1 154 7 0
good cause . Speaking for the Surrey Masons he felt hem
tfo srhdire and le 6 158 2 0
shire they would long remember this occasion ; when they had
Kent 3 73 10 0
L special opportunity of showing appreciation of their ch
East Laancashire of Wight 5 298 18 6
should he at any future time decide to act for one of ti
W t ncash pre 6 359 9 6
Leeis ire lim Institutions in a similar way, he felt the Brethren of his
cester ina 8 535 3 0
shire ( ry ) 13 might be relie
279 18 4 d upon for equal support .
Hu
nt The Chairman proposed the Ladies— & toast the last
ONxofrotrdhss. and s 3 36 10 0
list ; but not by any means the least important. The lad
hire 1 10 10 0
supposed to be very jealous of Freemasonry , and to ever
Suffol 2 160 18 0
k if there was really any secrecy about it, but they too
S 8 202 4 0
Waurswsiecx 5 1.22
interest in the Charities of the Order, and did much ir
16 6
kshire
Wilt 4 184 18 0
Worcesshire ... ... 9 218 3 0
suppo
Brort.
, Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale replied. The toa
tershi one they all loved to honour, and one in regard to which the
Nor r e 21 264 0 3
a d East
Westth Yon rkshi So
rk .. 1 175 14 6 never tired of expressing satisfaction .
Nort Wales re s. The company then adjourned to the Temple of Grand I
h 2 130 0 6
South 1 wher e splendid entertainment was provided , and thorc
Guer
Wales
1,837
10 10 0 enjoyed a by the large number of Ladies and Brethren who
nsey este 13 10 0
Cypr rn Division ) 2 36 3 0 present.
The musical arrangements were under the direction of
u i
Surreys ( ncludias 1 154 12 0 George F. Smith , who was assisted by Miss Jessie Hudleston ,
g 1 10 10 0
fifty uineas 1 10 10 Emily Foxcroft , Bros. H. Schartau and Part Singers, Vivian
fro personal donation of nets , James Brand , William Bradford , and others.
m the chair
man ) 36 1,385 7 0 Weappend full details of the Stewards ' lists ;
 70 The Freemason's Chronicle . ( 3RD MARCH 1894.

2264 WC Smith 90 00 1314 Walter Burtt 60 180

LONDON 2308 A Banks 70 17 6 2147 Josiah Smith 47 15 0
Lodge $ S d 2394 Jno Hodgkin 27 6 0 Unattached Robt W Walker 36 15 0
1 Br Dr. R Gooding 15 15 0 2417 RR Collick 92 12 0
2 FN G Propert 10 10 0 2454 GF Smith 70 00 EAST LANCASHIRE
3 GT Cox 88 5 6 37 John W Thompson 63 0 0
4 Chatham Ellis 21 0 0 UNATTACHED . 78 Peter Lawton 26 5 0
5 Aubone S Reid 38 17 0 Geo E Fairchild 50 0 0 269 Hy J Robinson 22 13 4
14 Arthur Escott Young 21 0 0 Jno A Farnfield 10 10 0 348 John Kenyon
15 RA Kearsey 51 9 0 Robt Grey 24 50 Edwd Gregory 21 00
18 Geo Burt jun. 35 14 0 Jas S Metcalf 10 10 0 993 CD Cheetham 63 00
19 JH Whadcoat 105 0 0 JR Cordell 15 15 0 1458 Fredk Hilton 10 10 0
21 Wm Hodson 24 12 6 R Willoughby 10 10 0 1798 John Fisher
26 WE Clifton 24 2 0 T Glass 21 00 A De Botton
28 Fred Clarke 36 15 0 Sir Lionel Darell Chas J Sasson 63 0 0
29 D de L Cohen 22 1 0 Ald . & Sheriff Dimsdale 21 0 0 A Kirkwood
30 WSWright 54 15 6 Asher Barfield W Frankingburg
30 ( Instruction ) Hipkins CW Carrell 21 00 Fritz Reiss 10 100
46 Rowland Plumbo 40 00 Louis Boehme 14 0 0
55 Nathan Robinson 43 1 0 26 5 0 WEST LANCASHIRE
Jas Stephens
59 G W Fry 64 1 0 HB Marshall sen . 10 10 0 730 J Hardwické Marsh 10 10 0
60 WJHakim 38 6 0 HB Marshall jun . 10 10 0 2359 Edgar Towell
72 James Reid 65 12 6 W Baddeley 105 0 0
40 00 Unattached Capt . C H Garnett 25 00
95 WH Waterman Wm Webber 10 10 0
99 EF Lankester 72 19 0 Joseph Odell LEICESTERSHIRE
101 F Wint 52 13 0 Fredk Wright
25 0 0 Unattached J Herbert Marshall 10 10 0
144 Col. J G Unite Henry Poston 12 12 0
147 J G Freeman 55 00 TB Daniell 10 10 0 MIDDLESEX
31 10 0

}
157 E F Shoebridge John Barnett 10 10 0 1567 John Mason
162 G A Shopper 37 5 6 Geo Gardner 160 180
86 2 0 W A Brown
173 Alfred Moore HG Wigmore 10 10 0
174 WG Norman 40 4 0 Chas Graham 15 15 0 NORTHS AND HUNTS
180 WO Parsons 55 13 0 W H Bolt 10 10 0 Rt. Hon . the Earl of Euston 26 5 0
186 E Apelt 10 10 0 Thos Hutchinson 10 10 0 360 A Cockerell 63 0 0
193 Wm Belchamber 15 15 0 DW Fowler 10 10 0 Chapter
197 CH Shoppee 31 11 0 WJCrutch 360 Geo Butcher 26 5 0
212 PH Recknell 57 15 0 HF Nash 11 5 0
228 85 10 0 445 Knight
Joseph Curtis J Braham 455 T Paget
259 Sir Regd Hanson 31 10 0 Wm Smithett 36 15 0 33 12 0
130 4 0 1764 Hy Manfield
538 SG Edridge Percy Collingwood 2380 FB Whitford 10 10 0
554 Hugh Cotter 80 0 0 Genl. Thos Cuming 10 10 0 2431 Geo Ellard 31 70
619 Chas Norrington 33 00
700 GR Nichols 85 1 0 OXFORDSHIRE
704 D Ososki 15 15 0 PROVINCES . 340 AJ Hill 37 2 6
781 Geo J Anderson 48 17 0 1036 FW Schofield 20 0 0
822 HPE Bunn 28 7 0 BEDFORDSHIRE 1515 W Harris 24 15 0
857 Geo Lavington 30 0 0 475 FJ Coleman 102 10 0 1895 Jno W Rhodes 15 15 0
858 SH Moore 54 12 0 2414 MER Wingfield 25 4 0
862 WO Tyler 60 00 BERKSHIRE
871 John J Pakes 62 96 122 5 6 SUFFOLK
879 H A Baxter 105 00 414 CE Keyser 28 70
945 A E Preston 10 10 0 376 HC Monteith
907 Jas Cook 107 12 6 1770 CE Belcher 44 17 6 936 WH Hall 52 10 0
1056 Jas Boulton 57 15 0 70 00 959 AR Trew 40 00
Wm Beecroft 23 12 6 2460 WB Fendick
1158 1224 GF Hawkins 64 1 0
1216 Major G H N Bridges 40 17 0 CAMBRIDGESHIRE
1260 Fred Varley 50 8 0 SURREY
1269 James Spicer 45 0 0 441 Young 10 10 0 158 11 0
The Chairman
1319 WS Penley 10 10 0 DORSETSHIRE 452 OG Scott 46 4 0
1321 WB Fendick 26 5 0 463 Thos Griffiths 39 2 0
1348 W A Harvey 11 11 0 Province Bertram A Williams 33 15 0
1366 W Hillier 178 11 0 W Douglas Dugdale 157 10 0 W H G Gates 10 10 0
1383 Rev. R Milner 84 0 0 777 Thos Aitken 25 00
DURHAM 18 13 6
Chapter 889 Wm Drewett
1383 A H Bevan 10 10 0 1862 W Barlow 154 7 0 1149 HT Challacombe 36 15 0
Lodge Chapter
1397 DO Haldeman ESSEX 21 00
1149 Fred Flood
1471 Reuben Loomes 30 130 1280 Arthur Josephs 25 00
1491 A W Orwin 31 10 0 2154 Millner Jutsum Lodge
23 2 0 1347 James Hosking 68 00
1537 Dr. W E Stewart 53 11 0 2318 W M Butcher 31 5 0 Chapter
1538 Geo H Cantle Chapter 1347 G C Barry 12 1 6
1540 V Baumann 42 10 6 2373 Geo Graveley 52 10 0 Lodge
1571 W T Johns 126 0 0 Unattached Wm Shurmur 10 10 0 1362 Wm Markham 24 4 6
1598 John Dipple 21 0 0 GH Finch 15 15 0 1395 (L & C ) Gilbert H White 10 10 0
1604 FW Ogg 35 36 1556 Joseph Harrison 113 8 0
1615 A H Sharp 10 10 0 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Chapter
1627 E Daoust 29 18 0 761 Major Genl. Vizard 31 10 0 1556 Henry Burgess 15 15 0
1635 Rov . D L Scott 11 11 0 839 RP Sumner 36 15 0 Lodge
G C Standring 12 12 0 Unattached E Lea 5 5 0 1616 Jos T Firbank 18 18 0
1641 Major R J Vincent 37 10 1638 Thos Pennington 30 00
1669 Geo Norrington 42 0 0 HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT 1826 HCH Houndle 33 12 0
1677 Rev. JH Rose 60 0 1851 Jno Dyer 15 15 0
195 Richd Hodges 199 3 6
„ (Instruction ) A W Humphreys 42 0 309 JW Gieve 36 15 0 1872 F Rawlings 10 10 0
1681 H Robinson 63 0 1884 Richd Kearns 1892 Whiter Salter 36 4 0
21 00
1685 JC Yeomans 49 7 2153 EH Buck 26 5 0 1920 J Easterbrook 31 10 0
1716 Dr. B A Moore 61 4 6 15 15 0 1981 J W Chapman 31 0 0
34 2 6 Unattached Le Feuvre
1732 WM Stiles 2095 WJ Stride 32 4 6
1744 WA Scurrah 36 15 0 HERTFORDSHIRE 2096 E C Leaver 60 00
1767 JJMackay 78 6 6 Chapter
1769 W G Lowe 97 13 0 Chapter 2096 Gordon Smith 10 10 0
Jas Tollworthy 403 Thos S Carter 24 2 0
Lodge
1791 Geo Higginson 127 10 6 Lodge 2101 NW Dodge 26 96
1805 W G Shadrako 24 2 0 869 Mrs Apelt 43 5 6
78 15 0 2120 WH Gardener 15 15 0
1827 Jas Perkins 52 0 1385 FC Collingwood C Welch 105 50
1839 WH Foot 287 0 1757 Richd Carley 7 1 0
2323 CE Keyser 122 6 0 Chapter
1910 Gordon Miller 21 00 GB Smallpeice 21 00
2372 Henry Trask 84 0 0 2120
1949 (Instruction ) E A Francis 52 10 0 Lodge
1964 Richard Baker 102 18 0 2317 21 14 0
10 10 0 KENT Major G Collins
Major G A Potter 2473 CO Burgess 157 10 0
2000 JH Lavies 30 30 77 Geo Rackstraw 54 10 0 2502 Thos H Roberts 30 5 6
2012 WC Dickey 47 5 483 Arthur Ronaldson 62 15 0 Unattached Fred West 10 10
2032 A Aldin 54 12 829 Thos Knight 72 4 0 HM Hobbs 10 10 0
2192 James Terry 187 10 913 Henry Mason 64 1 0 10 10 0
S J Attenborough
2242 TJ Cusworth 10 10 0 1107 Geo Pidduck jun . 136 5 0 J D Langton 31 10 0
 3RD M 1894. ] 71
AR The Free Ohro .
CA maso nicl
n's e
SUSSEX 74 Chas Hy Price 10 10 0 1019 Hy Plews
1110 n n e r 15 3 6 301 D'Arcy Power 16 14 9 1034 Fountain Read
J A Sk i 473 Wm Parish Haskins 10 10 0 1102 Wm Wilson
1184
FW Hotham 20 5 6 739 Walter A Parker 37 5 6 1231 TG Howell
1636 John Sayers 31 10 0 739 WE Thomason 1231 WE Smithies
1797 Hy Pearce 36 15 0 887 Howard Collins 10 10 0 1239 W Fearnehough
1821 M Lelew 25 4 0
2133 IF Burke 10 10 0 1239 E E Holiday
248
Unat3 Rich Francis 21 00
2133 Walker Barnard 2069 R Abbott
tached Bennet 36 15 0
t Unattached T R Arter 31 10 0 Unattached HGE Green
te 10 0
Lametudson 10
21 0 0
Total from the Province 1837 10
CW H WILTSHIRE
HIRE NORTH WALES
WARWICKS Province W S Bambridge 175 14 6
Unattached OK Benson 10 10
43 Matthew Jones 10 10 0 WORCESTERSHIRE 1674 Coxhead 25 13
43 F J Hambly 10
10
10
10
0
0 377 Wm Adkins 80 0 6
Capt . Garnham 1204 Carrington 50 0 0
WJ Ginder 10 10 0 SOUTH WALES (WEST)
74 10 10 0
74 Ed C Newey NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE Province Rev. WIL Stradling 154
74 CJ Collens 10 10 0
57 Robert Roach 10 10 0
JC Nicol 10 10 0
74 GUERNSEY
74 Thos Stafford 10 10 0 WEST YORKSHIRE
W E Patterson 10 10 0 Unattached J Balfour Cockburn 10 10
74 10 10 0 154 Geo Hy Parke
74 Wm W Mitchell
e 10 10 0 258 Geo Heaton CYPRUS
74 Ch as L e 904 Fak . Cleeves
74 Thos Surman 10
10
10
10
0
0 904 Peter B Coward 2277 Surg . Capt. W Kiddle 10 10
Dr. Hugh Thomas

ST. PETER LODGE, No. 1125 .

REPO RTS OF MEETINGS . THE annual festival was held on the 15th ult., when the inste
-- : 0 : at Bro. E.M.Moyle's Angel Hotel in the evening. The Lodge re
CRA FT : PROVINCIAL . has been adorned by a pair of handsome pillars, presented by
W. J. A. Pleass and other brethren .
- :0 : o O O
LOVE AND HONOUR LODGE, No. 285 . ASHTON LODGE, No. 1140.
THE installation of Bro . C. J. Parrott as W.M. was performed
Гн at the Masonic Hall, Shepton Mallet, by Bro. R. C. Else, N Wednesday, the 14th ult., the annual installation was
D.P.G.M.of Somerset , and P.G.D. of England. The Officers were ONat the headquarters of the Lodge, the Reform Hall, Hea
Moor. Brother R. Jeffrey was installed as the W.M. for the ensu
appointed for the ensuing year. The customary banquet was after year . In the evening the Brethren partook of a banquet .
wards held at the George Hotel.
O 0 O
VIRTUE AND SILENCE LODGE, No. 332. MID -SUSSEX LODGE, No. 1141.
ON Wednesday , 14th ult.,the annual installation meeting was THE installation of Bro . Edward Smith as Worshipful Me

en Bro. E. R.Gaylord was installed Master for the ensuing year ult. The ceremony was performed by the outgoing W.M.,
Gallier, who was assisted by Bro. Buttifant P.G.O. and Secre
subsequently Bro. Henwood . The annual banquet followed the installation
ainednce
has a large attenda togethofer ,brethren andt visitors.
the banque Theed brethren
being provid by the
host , Bro . Ř . Alaous . During the evening the broken column was O
pa ss round and a substanti sum handed over to the Masoni o 0
E ha ried
ties . al c
ST. ALBAN'S LODGE, No. 1294 .
O O at the annual meeting of the Lodge , at Grimsby , and
THE festival FOR
ofEST ERS
St. John andLODGE, installation No.of 456. Worshipful Master
sequently appointed the assistant Officers for the year.
TH took pla
The Lod w
geBas coepe i n t h e
b y
Ttohwe
H a l ,
nretiril W.M U t t oxe, tBerro, . oHn. Bthe 22nd , ault.
agshaw nd O O 0
Bro . C. J. V ower ned ng .
s SOUTH DOWN LODGE, No. 1797 .
by Bro . H. er J. Parmed
ro . perfo
G no was , assiste ledby Bro . W. Tony
n instal d , the cerem orrabeing nce , Bably yne THE annualmeeting was held at the New Inn , Hurstpie
vHianl
cl , aGnrdanBro N
. .
on Wednesday , 21st ult., Bro. J. C. Buckwell P.P.G.J.
ia l d IAsteH. was oishpresell to d o h o n o to t h e o c c a siuty.
r Tort ent. Lieut.-Col. ur Bindley Dep on Pro TH ng. The principal business was the installation of 1
sidi
Wickham , which was most impressively carried out by the
O W.M. In recognition of his valuable services to the Lodge
O o
NHE ann S his Mastership a P.M.'s gold jewel was presented to Br
uaTl Buckwell. After the business of the Lodge, the brethren
ult GERMAIN LODGE , No. 566 . to a banquet, when the usual Masonic toasts were honoure
waTs it
nshteal16
leth
d. - tival was held in the Lodge Room at Selby, on
fes Bro . O. Hudson responded to the sentiment of the F
by Barfo . Mark when Bro. F. W. Sykes, Mus. Bac., P.G.O.S.W. Grand Officers, and referred to the arrangements made for
terward
w
Ba wman cat
os se Ihe installation ceremony was efficiently performed venience of brethren to attend Grand Lodge on the 7th
ric ottin caP.M the election of Grand Treasurer. He had abundance o
S us pita.l sP.P e . J.W. The installation banquet
tyl.G.
held at the Londesborough Arms Hotel, Bro . C. S. promised from the Provinces of Sussex , Kent, Hampshire
Dorset, Isle of Wight, and London .
0 0 Bros. Riviére (W.M. Clarence, 271 ), and A. F. Lame
THE annualCE Stanford , 1947), responded for the visitors . Both are F
Τ : ERW ELL LOD GE , No. 599 . and Bro .' Lamette spoke of the universality of Masonry
addiΗ tiotnhe to2m0th an g was held at the Masonic Hall, Banbury , on bond of brotherhood existing between nations through its
De
D et in
Right HonD .P 1t. There was a large gatherin of member in
Va lentia , the .G_NI g s
0 0 0
c e r e aningu
.,dist v. dH.visit
d Reishe Adaiors
r , amon gst
Pickar P.G.
d who m Ch
wer in .
apelathe
The mony or ey Provincial Grand Master, Viscount
Val E anc " Jers LAWRENCE LODGE, No. 2078 .
th
tranesnatia, at nd of in N ST, . the 23rd ult., the members celebrated ti
Friday
ct he stallation having been performed by Lord
an exceeldl , ordinary business of the Lodge having been
through en
w t e b r e
out re t hren adjourned to the White Lion Hotel where McCullum was installed Worshipful Master , the cerem
ADquet had been prepared . The arrangements performed by the retiring, W.M., Bro. S. M. Peace .
xceedingly satisfactory . installation the Brethren adjourned to the Blue Bell Ho
0 0 the annual banquet was held . During the evening th
O Master was presented by the members of the Lodge with
THE annualt
TEham on be HENIX LODGE , No. 904, some Past Master's jewel in recognition of his services .
W.M., and, Su 22nd ult., when Bro . G. A. Illston was installed
bsequent eeting was held at the St. George's Hall, Rother O 0 O
year . ly appointed the other Officers for the
CLARENCE LODGE, No. 2462.
th THERE was a large attendance at the annual festiv
ea F o 0 0
na R was held at West Hartlepool, on Thursday, the 2
T Bettlv D
e
al
. IENDSHIP LODGE, No. 928 . T : installation of Bro . John Suggitt S.W., together
The
ATBro. Watney was installed by the outgoing Master ,
Bro . J. J. W -
. insta llati on held at the Mason ic Hall, Petersfield , investiture of Officers , took place. Bro . F. H. Benne
at the Do lphin Botel. P.P.G.J.D. performed the installation ceremony. The ins
banquet was afterwards held , and the usual Masonio toa
After the ceremony the usual banquet was held
given .
 72 The Freemason's
MOTHER KILWINNING AND HER RIGHTS .
(From the North British Daily Mail.)
SIR, — Much misapprehension exists with regard to the position
Mother Kilwinning holds in relation to its sister subordinate
Lodges and to Grand Lodge itself. The rights and privileges
secured to Mother Kilwinning are set forth in the agreement with advice and consent of the Officers of the Grand Lodge,have
between Grand Lodge and the ancient Lodge of Kilwinning ratified
in November 1807, and in the commission issued at the time by
Grand Lodge in favour of the Master of Mother Kilwinning as
Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire. After some preliminary
correspondence the commissioned representatives of both bodiesmet
in the Star Inn , Glasgow , on 14th October 1807, and, after a length
ened conference, agreed to and signed a minute of terms of agree
ment subject to the approval of their respective Lodges. To quote
.
from my unpublished “ Notes on Mother Kilwinning ”
“ At Glasgow , the 14th day of October 1807.
“ 'At a meeting of the Committees appointed by the Grand
Lodge of Scotland and the Mother Lodge of Kilwinning, vested by
their respective constituents with full powers for the adjustment of everything which by the rules of Masonry is known to belong to
their Masonio differences.
"" Present on the part of the Grand Lodge - William Inglis, Esq .,
Substitute Grand Master , Sir John Stewart, Bart., of Allanbank ,
Alexander Laurie, Esq., Wm . Guthrie , Esq ., Grand Secretary,
and James Bartram , Esq ., Grand Clerk .
" And on the part of Mother Lodge Kilwinning - William Blair,
Esq., of Blair ,Master, Robert Davidson , Esq ., of Drumlay, Depute
Master, Alex. M'Gown , Esq ., of Smithstone, Senior Warden,
Alexander Hamilton , Esq., of Grange, Robt. Montgomerie, Esq.,
of Craighouse,and James Crichton , Esq ., Collector of his Majesty's
Customs, Irvine.
“ The Committee having exhibited and exchanged their respect
ive powers, and carefully considered thematters in dispute, recipro
cally agree as follows :
« 1st. That the Mother Lodge Kilwinning shall renounce all Scotland.
right of granting Charters, and come in along with all the Lodges
holding under her, to the bosom of the Grand Lodge.
• 2dly . That all the Lodges holding of Mother Xilwinning shall
be obliged to obtain from the Grand Lodge confirmations of their
respective Charters, for which a fee of three guineas only shall be
exigible .
3dly. Thatthe Mother Kilwinning shall be placed at the head
of the Roll of the Grand Lodge, under the denomination ofMother
Kilwinnirg ; and her Daughter Lodges shall, in the meantime, be
placed at the end of the said Roll, and as they shall apply for con
firmations ; but under this express declaration , that so soon as the
Roll shall be arranged and corrected, which is in present contem
plation , the Lodges holding of Mother Kilwinning shall be entitled
to be ranked according to the date of their original Charters, and
of those
46 4thly.granted by the Grand Lodge.
That Mother Kilwinning and her Daughter Lodges
shall have the same interest in and management of the funds of
the Grand Lodge as the other Lodges now holding of her — Mother
Kilwinning contributing annually to the said funds a sum not less
than two shillings and sixpense for each intrant, and her Daughter
Lodges contributing in the same manner as the present Lodges
holding
66 of the Grand Lodge.
5thly . That the Master of the Mother Lodge Kilwinning, for
the time, shall be ipso facto ProvincialGrand Master for the Ayr
shire district. And,
“ Lastly . While both Committees are satisfied that the preced
ing arrangement will be highly conducive to the honour and
interest of Scottish Masonry, and though vested with the fullest
powers to make a final adjustment, the Committee do only respect
fully recommend its adoption to their respective constituents.
“ William Inglis S.G.M. “ Will. Blair,
Jo. Stewart, Robt. Davidson ,
Alex. Laurie, Robt. Montgomerie .
Wm . Guthrie Gd. Secy. Alex. M'Gown .
Ja . Bartram Gd. Clk . Alex . Hamilton .
James Crichton ."
This minute was submitted to an extraordinary meeting of the
Mother Lodge, held on 6th November 1807, at which were present
somo 20 members, composed , with one or two exceptions, of the
same Brothers by whom the reporters had been appointed. The
Grand Master of Kilwinning having on behalf of the committee
reported the result of their negotiations with Grand Lodge, and
produced a copy ofminute of agreement, the following resolution
was adopted :- " The agreement come to by the committees of the
Grand Lodge and the Mother Lodge having been taken into con
sideration by the meeting, they unanimously did , and hereby do,
ratify and approve of the same in all respects.” The minute
proceeds : — " It was afterwards moved by the Acting Senior Warden
that the thanks of the Mother Lodge be given to the members of
the committee for the great trouble and attention they have taken
in bringing the matter in dispute between the two Lodges to such
an honourable conclusion for all parties concerned, and so much
for the good of Masonry in general. And the health of the com
mittee was drunk standing . It was further motioned by our
Most Worshipful Grand Master that the members of the Commit
tee of Grand Lodge be admitted members of the Mother Lodge."
Here is a copy of the commission to the Master of Mother Kil
winning, constituting him , ipso facto, ProvincialGrand Master of
Ayrshire :
“ George Prince of Wales Grand Master Mason and Patron of
the Order in Scotland ; The Right Honourable and Most
Worshipful Francis, Earl of Moira, Acting Grand Master
of the most Ancient and Honourable Society of Freemasons
in Scotland .
“ Grecting, –
“ Whereas, at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of CHLORODYNE . pay all costs in the suit. - See Times of24th July 1873.
Chronicle . ( 3RD MARCH 1894 .
Scotland, it has been resolved for further promoting the interest of
the Craft, and prosperity and advancement of Masonry , that
Provincial Grand Masters should be appointed to visit the several
Lodges which being at too great a distance from the seat ofthe
Grand Lodge to be visited by the Grand Master in person : Know
ye therefore that we, in the prosecution of the foresaid resolution,
constituted and appointed, and hereby constitute and appoint our
Right Worshipful Brother W. Blair of Blair , Esquire, present
Master of Mother Kilwinning Lodge (of whose zeal for the prosperity
of Masonry we are well informed ), and his successor in office in all
time coming, Provincial Grand Master over the following Lodges ,
(here follows list of names and numbers) . With full power to the
said William Blair, Esquire ,and his successors in office, in ourname,
to visit the said Lodges and preside therein ; choose proper
persons to act as Grand Wardens, and to inquire into the state and
condidion of the said Lodges , receive from them such proposals and
requests as they shall desire to be offered to us for the welfare and
prosperity of Masonry, or for the particular advantage of said
Lodges respectively ; and in general to do , execute, and perform
the duty and office of a ProvincialGrand Master. Requiring our
said Prov. G.M. to obey all such instructions as he shall receive
from us , and to report to theGrand Lodge from time to time his
whole actings and proceedings in virtue of this commission. And
we will and require the foresaid Lodges to pay all due obedience to
our Provincial Grand Master , and the Wardens to be by him
appointed.
In testimony whereof these presents are given under the hand
of our Secretary and Clerk , and the Seal of the Grand Lodge here
unto appended . At Edinburgh , the second day of November, in
the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundied and Seven , and of Masonry
5807.
" By, command of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of
“ WILLIAM GUTHRIE Grand Secretary .
“ Jas. BARTRAM Grand Clerk .”
It is under the conditions set down in the above documents that
the Lodge of Kilwinning holds of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
An attempt on the part of Grand Lodge in 1869 to claim the power
in certain cases to veto the appointment of the Prov. Grand Master
of Ayrshire was promptly met by Kilwinning. On Colonel Blair
retiring from the chair of the Mother Lodge, a ProvincialGrand
Master's commission was issued in favour of his successor, Davidson
of Drumlay, in which was inserted a qualifying clause in regard to
the Prov. Grand Mastership of Ayrshire being held by the Master
of Mother Kilwinning for the time— “ So long only as such Masters
are approved of by the Grand Lodge." So palpable an infraction
of the agreement entered into by Edinburgh and Kilwinning
excited the indignation of the Mother Lodge , and on being
remonstrated with Grand Lodge was glad to cancel the objection
able clause . I am , & c .,
D. MURRAY LYON ,
Grand Secretary
Freemasons' Hall, Edinburgh ,
13th February 1894.
A number of brethren in Motherwell have joined
together , says the “ Glasgow Echo,” for the purpose of
forming a Masonic club, having for its object the diffus
ing of Masonic knowledge by the reading of essays
occasionally and discussion thereon . The club would
also be provided with games, such as draughts, chess, & c .
They think something of this sort should be instituted
in every town , so as to help to raise the interest of every
brother in Masonry, and at the same time educate each
on matters Masonic .
0 0
The recent North London Masonic Ball was a great
success, the surplus funds allowing of no less than
£ 73 10s being contributed to the Institutions. The
Committee held their final meeting at the Agricultural
Hall, when the fourteen Life Subscriberships were
balloted for, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded to
Bro . Captain Lurcott, the Hon . Secretary , and others
who lent their aid to the good work .
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against Brown and Davenport, compelling them to
 THE
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HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE .
T the present moment the eyes of English Free
AT masons are turned towards the Western Division
of the County of Lancashire, or at least that is the case
with those who take a special interest in the great
characteristic of Freemasonry-Benevolence , as par
ticularly exemplified in the Charitable Institutions of
the English Craft ; for it is from that quarter we have
to welcome the Chairman for the next great Charity
Festival of the year - on behalf of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , to be held in May .
We have already referred to the fact that the Earl
of Lathom has kindly consented to preside on this
occasion , and have spoken of the great efforts likely to
be put forward in connection with his Chairmanship ,
for several special reasons ; indeed it was in referring
to one of them — the celebration of his lordship’s majority
as Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire — that
we suggested the presidency of one or other of the
annual Festivals of the Craft Institutions might well
form a part of the programme in connection with what
we considered was likely to be “ a notable celebration ."
This was long before his lordship had consented to take
the chair at the Festival, and although we do not know
that our remarks were the cause of Lord Lathom's
decision , they doubtless added weight to the other
arguments used to secure his much desired and generally
appreciated consent to act as President at the coming
Anniversary, and recognising this we hope we shall be
able to do something in support of his Chairmanship.
We regard this occasion as presenting a splendid
opportunity for the Craft at large --and Lancashire in
particular — to show appreciation of a distinguished
Member of the Order, and we shall be very much sur
prised if this presidency of the Most Worshipful the
Pro Grand Master is not accepted in that light . The
Brethren of to-day are very apt to reckon the present
success of English Freemasonry from the date of the
Prince of Wales's accession to the Grand Mastership ,
and there is ample evidence of an indisputable character
to bear out the truth of their arguments , but the duties
and calls on the time of the Prince of Wales are
numerous , and it is by no means disrespectful to the
Grand Master to say that he could hardly have accom
plished so much as he has done if he had not been ably
seconded and assisted by thoroughly genuine supporters .
In this connection we may limit our observations to the
Pro and the Deputy Grand Masters - for they really
jointly share with the Grand Master the responsibilities
of permanent office -- and we may almost give them equal
credit with the Grand Master himself for the growth
and progress of the Order in recent years . This being
so we have but one Brother to consider with the Prince
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of Wales in connection with His Royal Highness's
presidency of English Freemasonry, for the Earl of
Lathom has alone been associated with him during the
whole term of his Mastership - for many years as Deputy
Grand Master , and in later times as Pro Grand Master
--the present Deputy having been appointed to that
office in comparatively recent years , in succession to the
Earl of Lathom , when that Brother ascended to the
office of Pro Grand Master, on the death of the late
Earl of Carnarvon . In honouring the Earl of Lathom
then , and supporting him in any of his Masonic work,
the Craft is honouring the one leader of the Order who
has shared with the Prince of Wales the chief respon
sibility of the past twenty years , and in thus honouring
so distinguished a lieutenant they honour the chief ; and
we are sure the Prince of Wales will take almost as
much interest in the work of his tried supporter as
though he had himself undertaken the presidency of the
Festival-- which , it must be borne in mind , he could
hardly have done , in view of his last efforts in this
direction having been associated with the same Institution
as that with which the Earl of Lathom is this year
associated . There exists then a special reason why the
coming Festival should receive encouragement from the
whole body of English Freemasons, and we hope every
Lodge under the rule of our Grand Lodge will make
an effort to join in the support of their distinguished
leader.
Turning to the Chairman's own Province of West
Lancashire , we find another reason for expecting special
support in connection with this coming Festival, inas
much as the present year marks the completion of Lord
Lathom's twenty - first year of Mastership over that
district , and our Lancashire friends are hardly the ones
to let the opportunity of showing their gratification at
such an anniversary pass without making some particular
effort in connection with it . We do not know whether
the two events— the Master's majority , and his pre
sidency as Chairman of the Girls Festival- have yet
been closely associated in the Province , but no doubt
something of the sort has been done , and we may ask
the question -- what is likely to be the result of such a
union ?
This division of English Freemasonry boasts 108
Lodges , in every one of which the name of Lord Lathom
is revered and respected , in fact it is safe to say that no
other Provincial Grand Master is more honoured in his
own county than is the chief of West Lancashire - hence
we have an exceptionally wide field for operations, with
most enthusiastic Craftsmen to work upon, and , above
all, a good cause , with a splendid leader .
As we said when reviewing the results of Lord
Lathon's presidency for the Boys School, in 1891 ,
" those who work with Lord Lathom are never satisfied
 74 The Freemason's
with secondary honours, and the efforts of the West
Lancashire Brethren in support of their Provincial
Grand Master will ever stand out as a prominent
example of what is possible in the Masonic Order when
a number of Brethren unite to give tangible proof of
loyalty to their chief, and desire to show respect for a
most popular Craftsman .” The district was on that
occasion represented by no less than 134 Stewards, and
their joint contributions reached the handsome total of
£6,030 . This was with a Province not quite so strong in
point of number of Lodges as we find West Lancashire
to -day, while the younger Lodges of that period have
had time to more fully develop their resources, and will
probably be in a better position to support their chief
now than was the case in 1891. Under such circum
stances, and in view of the Majority celebration we have
spoken of, what, may we again ask , is likely to be the
result of Lord Lathom's efforts on behalf of “ Our Girls,"
so far as his Province of West Lancashire is individually
concerned ? We cannot believe the Brethren of that
important section of English Freemasonry will make a
backward movement ; we shall rather expect them to
display a special outburst of enthusiasm , and support
their chief with a list far in advance of that just quoted ,
and which won for West Lancashire the proud distinc
tion of contributing the largest sum ever received from
a Province. The Brethren of the district will not rest
on their past reputation , but will rather strive to excel
themselves, and may virtually be relied upon to do so ,
-accordingly we may hope for at least £ 6,000 from
West Lancashire for the coming Festival, while there
is every probability of its reaching far beyond that grand
total, in view of the particular surroundings of this year's
celebration ; and with such a return from one district,
what should we anticipate from the whole of the
country ?
As we have previously argued, Lord Lathom is not
merely the pet of a district — he is also one of the heads
of the English Craft , and his work in that position during
the past twenty years is so well known and deservedly
appreciated as to win for him almost equal respect
with his Royal chief throughout the entire English
Brotherhood , and this fact should have no little effect
on the amount of support he receives outside his own
Province . We should like to see every Lodge in the
country taking a part in this year's Festivals --we could
hardly ask all to support the Pro Grand Master to the
detriment of the other Charities — and we consider such a
result would be but a fitting tribute of respect to one
who fully deserves the greatest honour it is possible for
the Craftsmen of England to confer .
We had intended our remarks to apply solely to the
personal qualifications of the Chairman who will preside
at the Festival, to be held on the 9th of May, especially
as all necessary information as to the internal manage
ment and conduct of the Institution can be so readily
obtained from Brother F. R. W. Hedges, its Secretary ,
at Freemasons' Hall, but we feel we should add a few
words on behalf of the Institution itself. It has done
splendid work in the past, and is at the present time
providing education , clothing and maintenance for 263
Girls, in such a manner as to win the highest praise
from all who are in a position to judge of the work , and
with educational results - guaged by the outcome of
the different examinations , which have been of the
most satisfactory character. It is in celebration of the
106th Anniversary Festival of this Institution that the
Earl of Lathom has undertaken to preside in May, and
we hope the outcome of his advocacy and special
Chronicle . ( 1012 MARCH 1894.
pleading will not only be gratifying to himself as the
Chairman , but such as the English Brotherhood may be
proud to associate with the name of their much respected
Pro Grand Master .
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
Temanserat edomome thing that there is a vast
amount more interest taken in the affairs of Free.
masonry when occasion offers than is evidenced by the
usual assembly at the stated meetings of Grand Lodge.
The reason for the unwonted activity displayed this week
is found in the fact that three candidates were seeking
the suffrages of the Craft for election to the post of
Grand Treasurer, and so well did their friends and
supporters work on their behalf, that no less than
3,085 votes were recorded during the time Grand Lodge
was open .
The proceedings were presided over by the Earl of
Lathom Pro Grand Master , who was supported by Bro.
W. W. B. Beach , M.P., as Deputy Grand Master, Bro.
Thomas F. Halsey , M.P., as Past Grand Master, the
Earl of Yarborough Senior Grand Warden , the Right
Hon . A. Akers -Douglas, M.P., Junior Grand Warden,
Colonel Gerard Noel Money, C.B., Prov . G.M. Surrey,
Rev. C. J. Martyn P.G. Chap., Samuel Cochrane Grand
Treas ., F. A. Philbrick , Q.C., Grand Reg., R. D. M.
Littler, C.B., Q.C., Deputy G. Reg ., T. Fenn P.B.G.P.,
Dr. F. E. Pocock , E. Letchworth Grand Sec., Robert
Grey P.B. of B., L. G.Gordon Robins, Sir Albert Woods,
S. G. Kirchhoffer, W. H. Marsden Grand Sword Bearer,
A. C. Spaull and R. Willoughby Grand Standard
Bearers , Thos . Minstrell G. Purs., Č . J. R. Tijou Asst .
G. Purs ., H. Sadler Grand Tyler, & c ., & c .
The re - election of H.R.A. the Prince of Wales as
Most Worshipful Grand Master was proposed by Bro.
Alfred Cooper Deputy Master of the Prince of Wales's
Lodge , No. 259, whose nomination was seconded by
Bro . W. B. Coltman Worshipful Master of the Chancery
Bar Lodge, No. 2456 , at the recent consecration of
which , it will be remembered , the Prince of Wales took
the leading part. The Grand Master was re- elected
with the greatest enthusiasm , and was afterwards
regularly proclaimed by Sir Albert W. Woods, K.C.M.G.,
C.B., Garter, F.S.A., & c., Grand Director of Cere
monies.
The next business — that of election of Grand Tre&
surer - occupied the attention of Grand Lodge for a
considerable period , the special arrangements made for
the meeting preventing , however, any confusion . The
several candidates were regularly proposed : Bro. Alder
man and Sheriff Dimsdale by Bro. Gordon Brown, with
Col. Gadsden as seconder ; Bro . C. W. Hudson by Bros.
Alfred King and Col. Brookfield , M.P .; and Bro .
Stiles by Bros. Walter Martin and E. W. Nightingale.
Grand Lodge was kept open all the afternoon , the
principal Officers being relieved from time to time.
On the formal re-assembling of the Brethren about
7 o'clock , Bro. Beach , M.P., occupied the chair, and, at
7.15 , declared the poll for Grand Treasurer closed ,one
voter, who was within a yard of the ballot box being
too late .
On the proposition of Bro. Dr. Pocock , seconded by
Bro . Gordon Robbins, the Report of the Board of
Benevolence was received .
Other business having been disposed of, Bro. W.
Maxfield Mead the I.P.M.and Bro . Tom Green P.M. of
Bromley St. Leonard Lodge, No. 1805, who appealed
against the decision of the Board of General Purposes,
suspending them from all Masonic privileges for six
months, were introduced by the G.D. of C. into Grand
Lodge, but being under suspension they did not wear
Masonic clothing. The Grand Secretary read the state
ment of Bro . Green , while Bro . Mead spoke in his own
defence, making a capital speech , in which he said he
accepted the interpretation of Rule 140 as laid down by
the Board of General Purposes, but appealed from their
excessive punishment. He was a friend of both parties
and certainly bore neither of them any animus. He
was in the position of a judge whose judgment had been
 10TH MARCH 1894. ] The Freemason's Chronicle . 75

over -ruled , but sentenced for his erroneous judgment.
He contended the offence was a civil one, and did not
merit criminal punishment--the sentence passed upon
him really being equivalent to six months imprisonment
without the option of a fine. He threw himself on the
mercy and justice of Grand Lodge, conscious that he
was not guilty of any act, word or deed that would
debar him . The appellants then left the Lodge, amid
the applause of brethien .
Bro . Fenn contended that the Board had acted
strictly within its powers, and considered that when a
Brother had been illegially disgraced before his Lodge
punishment of an exemplary kind should be meted out .
Bro . Tijou thought the Lodge would sympathise with
the two Brethren who, while admitting the justice of
the finding of the Board , considered the punishment
unnecessarily severe . He suggested that the sentence
be cancelled . Bro. Littler then formally proposed , and
Bro . Eve seconded : " while recognising that the decision
of the Board of General Purposes was quite within their
rights , Grand Lodge is of opinion that the remainder of
the term of suspension be remitted .” This was carried
amid manifest signs of approval, and was generally
recognised as being a satisfactory conclusion to an
unpleasant item of business. The appellants were then
recalled , and entered Grand Lodge properly clothed ,
bowing their acknowledgment to the Master in the chair
when he communicated to them the decision. They
'subsequently took their seats in Lodge .
Bro . Beach , next announced that Alderman Dimsdale
had been elected Grand Treasurer, the result of the poll
being
Alderman Dimsdale . 1317 votes
W. M. Stiles . 1200
568
C. W. Hudson
The proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the
usual way .
he should rule over us all. His Royal Highness has
proved himself so entirely free from prejudice , so cos
mopolitan in all his ideas, that he is most fitted to
preside over thosemen who are proud to call themselves
English Masons. Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master ,
I think I need sạy no more . 1 beg to propose His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales to be elected Most Wor
shipful Grand Master for the ensuing year .
Bro . Joseph S. Tamburini W.M. No. 104 had very
great pleasure in seconding the motion .
The Earl of Euston : Brethren , I am sure the
motion needs no words of mine to commend it to you .
I hope the election will be unanimous.
Themotion was carried unanimously , and Bro. Major
C. W. Carrell Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
proclaimed His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
duly elected as Grand Master of Mark Masons .
shipful Pro Grand Master, I have great pleasure in
proposing Bro . Richard Turtle Pigott , D.C.L., a Wor
shipful Master , Past Assistant Grand Director of
Ceremonies in the Craft, Past Grand Assistant Director
of Ceremonies in the Royal Arch , a Life Governor of
all the Charities, for each of which he has served as
Steward several times, and has also served three
Stewardships of the Mark Benevolent Fund, a Joint
Member of many Lodges and Chapters, a Brother who
is well-known for his Masonic work , and who is greatly
esteemed , for the office of Grand Treasurer for the
ensuing year. I am sure his election will be extremely
popular imong all Mark Master Masons.
Bro . Major C. W. Carrell A.G.D.C. : I have much
pleasure in seconding the motion .
The Earl of Euston : Nobody else being proposed I
announce Bro . Dr. Turtle Pigott duly elected as Grand
Treasurer during the ensuing year .
Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form .

GRAND MARK LODGE .

HE Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge of
T Mark Master Masons of England and Wales, and
the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , London in Paris.
was held on Tuesday evening , at Mark Masons' Hall,
London . The Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master the
Earl of Euston presided, and among the other Brethren
who attended were Bros. Viscount Dungarvan Deputy
Grand Master, Frank Richardson as G.S.W., Sir SPIERS AND POND's
Reginald Hanson , M.P., J.G.W., R. Loveland-Love
land, Dr. R. Turtle Pigott, C. F. Matier G.S., Col.
A. B. Cook , Gordon Miller P.G.T., F. Mead , G.T.,
C. H. Driver, Baron de Ferrieres, J. S. Eastes C. F.
Hogard , C. Martin , W. M. Stiles, Capt. Weston G.I.G.,
ENGLISH GRILL
Major C. W. Carrell, Joseph S. Tamburini, Eugene
Monteuuis, and a large number of present and past
Grand Officers. After Bro . Matier , the Grand Secretary,
had read the minutes, which were confirmed , the report AND
of the General Board , given in our_last issue, was, on
the motion of the President, Bro . R. Loveland- Loveland,
seconded by the Past Grand Treasurer , Bro . Gordon
Miller , taken as read , received and ordered to be entered
on the minutes . OLYMPIA RESTAURANT.
Bro . Eugene Monteuuis Past Grand Steward then
rose and said : Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master
and Brethren , I feel it a very great honour that I should
1

be allowed the privilege of proposing that His Royal LUNCHEONS, DINNERS & SUPPERS.
Highness the Prince of Wales be the Most Worshipful
Grand Master of Mark Master Masons of England and
Wales, and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British
Crown for the ensuing year. I am sure it is unnecessary
for me to expatiate on the qualities and merits of His 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
Royal Highness ; they are known to you all,and I feel
sure that this proposition will be received with acclama
tion , for I have seen and heard the applause with which
His Royal Highness's name is always honoured at our (Communicating with Theatre).
meetings. Now , Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master,
I may be allowed to say, as the Master of La Tolerance
Lodge, that among all the Brethren who owe obedience
to our Most Worshipful Grand Master, there are men of Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry ,
many climes and many nationalities , and I feel confident
that I am not advancing too much when I say that it
is a source of gratification to them as well as to you that as in England .
 16 The Freemason's Chronicle . -10r4 MARCH 1894.

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Written in commemoration of the Thousandth issue of
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— :0 :
A Thousand numbers is an epoch great
In press career — Masonic or profane
So I to -day would fain commemorate
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There are three candidates, said the “ Evening News
and Post ” of the 2nd inst . , for the post of Grand
. Treasurer of the Freemasons - Brother Hudson , of
 10TR MARCH 1894. ) The Freemason's
Brighton, who will not be in the running, Bro . Alder
man and Sheriff Dimsdale , and Brother W. M. Stiles.
The last two represent London Masonry , the pith and
marrow of the Craft ; while Bro. Hudson stands as the
champion of the Provinces. Brothes Stiles, who is the
manager of the famous cartridge firm of Eley Brothers,
is supported by the “ Blue " Masons, on the ground that
his retirement at the last election allowed the present
Treasurer , Brother Cochiane, a walk over . Alderman
Dimsdale , as the candidate whom the “ purple men ,
the Grand Officers Present and Past, support , is nearly
certain of election . A man of five -and- forty , he is the
managing partner in the firm of Prescott, Dimsdale and
Co., and as a banker of the highest repute in Cornhill
and Alderman of the Ward , is just the man to command
the confidence of the Craft . He is said to be the first
Etonian who has been an Alderman, though his Brother
Hanson is of Rugby, and Sir Joseph Savory , M.P., was,
or rather is , an Old Harrovian .
0 0
The White Rose of York — the youngest of the Shef
field Lodges- contemplates a new departure , says the
• Sheffield Daily Telegraph .” Masonic dances are not
novel, and they are usually most enjoyable, but the idea
of a single Lodge giving a dance all by itself is to be
carried out by the White Rose for the first time in
ladies , like a few men , prefer a dance to a dinner.
Nearly a hundred years ago the Britannia Lodge , the
oldest of the Masonic bodies, had a little trial banquet
of that kind . In the " History of the Royal Brunswick
Lodge ,” it is recorded that it was decided in 1800 “ that
each Brother should have the liberty of introducing two
ladies to partake of the evening's entertainment (that is
the Feast of St. John, on the 25th June 1800)." No
account is given of how the function wentoff. Probably
the historian was more judicious in those days than ours.
Neither is there any record of the experiment being
repeated . The writer contents himself with the com
ment, “ No mention is made of any similar privilege
being accorded to the members of the Royal Brunswick
Lodge .” Why so shy, 0 Royal Brunswickers ?
At a largely attended meeting held on the 2nd inst .
at the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth , it was resolved to
nominate Bro . W. Allsford P.M. of Lodge Friendship ,
No. 202 , Devonport, as Provincial Grand Treasurer at
meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge. Bro.
the nex,tsays
Allsford the “ Western Morning News," has been
an active Freemason for a great number of years, and
a generous supporter of the Masonic charities . He was
elected W.M.of Friendship twelve years ago , and is a
very popular member of the Order.
O O O
South Wales and Monmouthshire Freemasons are
distinctly privileged in having an organ of their own .
This is “ The Craftsman,” published in Cardiff, and
edited by Bro . F. J. Harries ,member of the Institute
of Journalists . It makes its appearance once a month .
The issue for the 20th inst., says the “ South Wales
Daily News," contains information of special interest to
Masons, and is well got up. Among its features are a
portrait and a fac-simile letter of Bro. General Lord
Roberts , and an interesting illustrated interview with
Bro . Marmaduke Tennant, the Dep . Prov .Grand Master
for South Wales Eastern Division .
0 0 0 The health of Bro . Dr. Haynes, who for sixteen
The proposal to build a grand Masonic Hall in
Glasgow has at last taken definite shape, and Bro .
John Graham , of Broadstone, P.G.M. has taken the
matter in hand .
A company has been registered under
the Companies ' Acts, and the intention is to raise ai
capital of £ 20,000 in £ 1 shares .
It will be seen
from an announcement in another
column that Bro. Hudson has already decided to con
tinue his candidature for the Grand Treasurership .
Chronicle , 77
HEREFORDSHIRE .
THE ProvincialGrand Lodge was held at Ledbury,
THE on Monday, 12th ult., under the banner of the
Eastnor Lodge, No. 751. The Lodge was opened at the
Mission Halī, by the Provincial Grand Master, Sir
Joseph Bailey, who was supported by the Rev. J. Buckle
P.D.P.G.M., and upwards of seventy brethren from
various Lodges of the Province. The report from each
Lodge was presented by its respective Master , and
showed collectively an increase in the numbers, and
generally testified that Freemasonry in the Province was
in a prosperous condition .
It was reported that about £ 50 had been given to
charities during the past year , and that a local Masonic
Charity scheme had been formulated , with the object of
assisting in the education of children of deceased Masons
and relieving necessitous brethren . Towards this each
Lodge will contribute a proportionate amount. The Prov .
Grand Lodge cordially voted the sum of twenty guineas
as a first contribution .
The principal feature in the business of the meeting
was the investiture of Bro. H. C. Beddoe as Deputy Pro
vincial Grand Master , vice Bro . G. H. Piper , who has
retired through ill health . The high esteem in which
Bro. Beddoe is held throughout the county has made
the appointment one of universal satisfaction.
The Provincial Grand Master appointed and invested
his Officers for the ensuing year, addressing a few com
plimentary remarks to each .
At the conclusion of the business, a collection was
made on behalf of the Ledbury Parish Nurse Fund ,
which amounted to £ 4 4s 6d. The brethren adjourned
to the Feathers Hotel, where they partook of dinner.
The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , interspersed
with songs and glees, Bro . Mason presiding at the
piano .
CENTENARY : APOLLO, No. 301.
THE one hundredth anniversary was celebrated in
the presidency of Bro . D'Arcy Power, B.A., M.B. Oxon ,
F.R.C.S. Eng., the Worshipful Master. Bros. R. H.
Gilper and H. A. Power were raised . Letters of regret
for their unavoidable absence were read from Bros. the
Most Honourable the Marquis of Hertford , Lord Ernest
Seymour, Horace Haynes , and other members of the
Lodge .
After the business of the evening had been trans
acted the brethren adjourned to the Swan Hotel for
their banquet. In the course of the evening the
Worshipful Master gave an account of the Lodge. He
stated that it was founded in Alcester on 26th February
1794. The first initiations took place on 5th March
1794 , when Joseph Wyatt and Arthur Styles were
admitted Masons. The Lodge meetings were at first
held fortnightly , but in 1801 they became monthly .
From the foundation of the Lodge until the end of 1848
the meetings were held at the Angel Hotel, but they
were then transferred to the Swan , and of late years the
kindness of the Marquis of Hertford had permitted them
to be held in the Town Hall. After some technical
details , the Worshipful Master went on to say that his
predecessors only acquired the right to use the term
Worshipful in 1817, as before that date they simply
called themselves Master. He then gave an interesting
account of his good fortune in discovering the original
Warrant or Charter of the Lodge, which had been lost
for more than 40 years.
years in succession had acted as Installing Master to
the Lodge, was then drunk with enthusiasm , after which
Bro . Gothard , acting for the Treasurer, gave a most
encouraging account of the financial position of the
Lodge .
The Worshipful Master pointed out to the Tyler that
the office he held was a most wholesome one, and one
that conduced greatly to longevity . The Lodge had only
three such Officers in the course of its existence, of
whom one, Bro . Abel Franklin , officiated from 26th July
1809 to 19th July 1848 , without missing a single
meeting.
 78 The Freemason's
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
our Correspondents .
All Letters must bear the rame and address of the writer,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertako to return rejected communications.
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GRAND OFFICERS AT THE FESTIVALS.
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,-Re the above, “ A Worker in the
Cause " has ample cause for drawing the attention of brethren to
what he so justly calls an anomaly , and he is deserving of their
thanks for making the matter prominent through the medium of
the CHRONICLE. In my opinion the real mischief lies in the fact that
Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers are all too often
chosen for their honoured and responsible positions for the sole
reason that their purses are large, their hearts generous, and that
that grand Masonic virtue, charity, has a large place in their
breasts. The question then naturally arises “ does all this entitlo
them to superior positions in our Order, and must they as a
sequence tower head and shoulders above brethren whose know
ledge of the workings of Masonry is immeasurably in advance of
theirs ?" I say emphatically, No ! All honour to them for so
nobly coming forward in the hour of need , but to be thrust in
positions for which they have no love, and are totally unfitted , is a
blot upon the Craft that needs erasing promptly and surely. As
" A Workor in the Cause " says, the real work has to be done by
humbler members of the Order," and as soon as our leading
Masonic spirits see this the better it will be for Freemasonry.
Fraternally yours,
Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D.
Winder House, Bradford ,
6th March 1894 .
O County Palatine. The Screen Scene is always enjoyable , and the
ATTENDANCE AT GRAND LODGE .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—When I read in yesterday's daily
papers that somewhere about four thousand brethren were
expected at the meeting of Grand Lodge, to take part in the
election of its Treasurer , I felt that considerable allowance ought
to be made for journalistic exaggeration, and that if half that
number attended it would be a large assembly, but what are the
facts ? Upwards of 3000 actually polled, and thereby proved a
lively interest in the affairs of the Order. Bearing in mind that
every one of these voters must have won distinction in the Craft
(most of them are Past Masters, of course) I think it proves most
conclusively that the members of the Masonic Order do not lose all
interest in the work when once they have secured the summit of
their ambition - the Master's chair.
A few weeks back I read in your columns that a keen contest
for the elective office of Grand Treasurer must be of advantage to
the Craft. I could not see how that was to be, and intended to
express my views on this point in a letter to you , but I did not do
80 , and luckily I did nct, for if I had I must now have written in
contradiction of my ideas at that time, for I recognise that a
matter which induces 3085 members of Grand Lodge to personally
attend and record their vote should be of material benefit, and
proves beyond doubt the existence of considerable enthusiasm in
our midst.
Yours fraternally ,
P.M.
O 0 0 Leeds.
PERSONAL OR PROXY VOTING .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—I agree with your remarks of last
week as to the means of securing the opinion of Grand Lodge on
such questions as the election of Grand Treasurer- the voting
should be by ballot papers sent through the post, as then country
members would have equal chances with London ones, whereas now
the decision virtually rests with those on the spot. If the brethren
of London and say 25 miles round take a fancy for any particular
line of action they can easily swamp outsiders ; would , perhaps,
be able to turn up in a majority of 10 to 1 , and this clearly shows
that the Craft is at the mercy of the metropolis on all votive
questions. Is it desirable to alter this ? I think it is, and anyone
who travels much through the Provinces, and discusses the
question with the leaders of Masonry there , will , I think, adopt
the same opinion .
I have frequently argued out the pros and cons of the question,
and am aware there are strong arguments to be used against the
proxy system . Men may then be induced to vote who know or
care very little as to what they vote upon, merely answering the
call or dictate of some friend , but after all that is really what is
wanted, and provided there is no bribery or underhand working
I cannot see it matters whether the vote is given on a personal
decision , or as the result of influence brought to bear by a friend at
& distance. It certainly seems fairer to allow all members of
Grand Lodge equal opportunities of voting, and that can only be
done by means of papers sent through the post, or perhaps by
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voting carried on at a regular or an emergency meeting of every
Lodge throughout the country.
Yours fraternally,
ON THE ROAD.
Grantham , 7th March 1894.
MASONIC BENEFIT AT BURY.
MUESDAY of last week witnessed the gathering of one ofthe
T most brilliant audiences of the season at the Theatre Royal,
Bury, says the “ Bury Guardian ," the occasion being the annual
performance for the benefit of the Masonic Charities, which was
given under the patronage of Colonel LeGendre Starkie R.W. Prov.
G.M. East Lancashire, Bro. George Mellor Dep. Prov. G.M. , & c . A
dispensation had been given for Brethren to appear in Masonic
Craft and Royal Arch clothing, of which full advantage was taken
by the members of the five local Lodges. The interior of the
theatre presented a spectacle only to be seen by the outside public
on very special occasions. Past Masters, Worshipful Masters, and
other officials appeared in full Masonic clothing, which to the un
initiated is a matter of wonder and admiration . So great was the
interest in the event that the whole of the seats were booked days
in advance, and it taxed the organising powers of Bro. Purcell to
meet the demand for accommodation . The five Bury Lodges
Lodge of Relief, 42, Prince Edwin, 128, Lodge of St. John , 191,
Prince of Wales, 1012, Egerton Lodge, 1392– were all strongly rep
resented both by Officers and members, the general public respond.
ing to the appeal in numbers sufficient to afford the utmost gratifi.
cation to all concerned, and the performance from beginning to
end evoked the greatest inthusiasm ." “ Julius Cæsar ” occupied the
premier position in the programme, with Mr. Edmund Tearle as
Brutus ; Bro. Bernard Sloman, “ the man bird ," and the Besses -o '
th '-Barn Band were included in the programme, the evening con.
cluding with the screen scene from The School for Scandal."
Praise must be equally distributed to all concerned . Mr. Tearle,
ably supported by his company, provided the initial stage of the
evening's pleasure, which was followed by Bro. Sloman's mimicry
of birds and beasts, and an operatic selection by a band which
enjoys a reputation extending far beyond the boundaries of the
curtain dropped amid rounds of applause, oft repeated. During a
short interval, Bro. Newbold expressed from the stage the hearty
thanks of the whole of the Masonic Brethren to Bro. Purcell for
the use of the theatre on that occasion , and for the success of his
arrangements. To Mr. Edmund Tearle and his talented company,
Bro . Sloman and the Besses -o'th '-Barn Band, their thanks were
also due. The result of the performance was about £ 120 , and of
that sum it was estimated the Masonic Charities would benefit to
the extent of £ 50 . The short address was received with loud
applause. A tribute of praise must be paid to those Brethren who
acted as hon , secretaries for this performance, viz : -- Bro. Sam . Cox
I.P.M. 42, Bro. P. Bibby P.M. 128, Bro . F. W. Purcell I.P.M. 191,
Bro . F. Howarth W.M. 101 , and Bro. George Black I.P.M. 1392.
EASTER HOLIDAY RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.
Midland Railway . - On Good Friday, the trains on this Railway
will run as appointed for Sundays, with the following exceptions:
the Newspaper Express leaving St. Pancras at 5.15 a.m., will run
to Bedford , Leicester, Nottingham , Derby, Sheffield, and Manches.
ter, and the 8.55 a.m. Local Train , Sheffield to Leeds, & c ., will
await its arrival. The Up Night express leaving Edinburgh at
9.45 p.m., Glasgow at 9.45 p m ., and Carlisle at 12.38 a.m., for
London , will run on Good Friday night, March 23rd , and Saturday
morning, March 24th , the same as on ordinary week -days. The
3.32 a.m. Carlisle to Stranraer, and 8.50 p.m. Stranraer to Carlisle,
in connection with Steamers to and from Ireland, will run on Good
Friday, the same as on ordinary week -days. The Steamers between
Barrow and Belfast will sail on Good Friday in both directions,
That from Barrow will await the arrival of the 4.5 p.m. train from
To prevent inconvenienceand crowding, the Booking Offices at
St. Pancras and Moorgate Street Stations will be open for the
issue of Tickets all day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday,
March 21st, 22nd, and 24th , and tickets to all principal stations
on the Midland Railway will also be issued beforehand at any of
their offices, a list of which can be had on application . The
Tickets obtained at these Offices will be available from St. Pancras
Station, and will be issued at the same fares as charged at that
Station , and dated to suit the convenience of Passengers.
On Thursday, March 22nd , cheap Excursion Trains will be run
from London to most of the principal stations on the Midland
system , tickets for which can be obtained on the two days previous
to the running of the Trains, at the offices of the Company.
Cheap Excursion Trains for six days willalso be run on Thurs
day, March 22nd to London , from Carlisle, Bradford, Leeds, Shef.
field, Liverpool, Manchester, Blackburn , Bolton , Lincoln, Newark,
& c., & c .; and on Good Friday, from the principal stations for
different periods . Pass agers will be booked by these Trains at
cheap fares to Brighton , and other South Coast Stations, and to
the Continent; those for the Continent having the privilege of
returning by any ordinary train within 16 days. On Easter
Monday , single day trips will be run in various directions.
A novel Exhibition under the highest patronage will open at
the Royal Aquarium in June next, consisting of everything
connected with coaching, riding and driving. A number of most
interesting loans have already been promised , and the project is
exciting great interest amongst the Coaching fraternity.
 10TH MARCR 1894. ] The Freemason's
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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METROPOLITAN .
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ÆSCULAPIUS LODGE, No. 2410 .
A on the 14th ult. , the W.M., F. Ernest Pocock, M.D., presiding.
James Sartin , M.R.C.S., and H. J. Sharpe, M.R.C.S., were
elected Joining Members. H. W. Nix , B.A., M.B. , B.C. Camb.
M.R.C.S. Eng ., and J. R. Bosworth , M.R.C.S. Eng. , L.R.C.P.
Edin ., were admitted into Freemasonry . Ten guineas was
voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. The W.M.
announced that Grand Chapter had granted the petition for a
Chapter inconnection with the Æsculapius Lodge, to be called the
“Æsculapius Chapter,” which will be consecrated at an early date.
The members, together with a number of visitors, afterwards dined
together and spent a very enjoyable social evening.
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PICKWICK LODGE , No. 2467.
T ensuing twelve months, in succession to Bro. C. Holgate. Other
A " Brothers Col. I..,W. Beningfield W.M., Nicholls S.W., Moss
J.W., Jacobs Treasurer, W. C. Blake Secretary, Holland S.D. ,
Scribner I.G., W. Wright P.P.G.O. for Middlesex. Bros. Boulton,
Moss, Churcher, Masters, Yeoman , Stock, Rhodes and others.
Visitors : - Bros. Clay Sudlow P.G.S.B., Anthony P.M. 207, G.
Edwards 907, Lawley 2848, Griffith W.M. 463, Wakefield P.M. 95,
Shepherd 194, and Nixon P.M. 207 .
The Lodge was opened and minutes confirmed . Bro. Churcher
having answered the questions was entrusted . The Lodge was then
opened in 2nd and 3rd degrees and resumed to the 2nd. Brother
Churcher was passed. Lodge was then resumed to 1st degree, and
two gentlemen were initiated into the Order.
Bro. Col. 1. W. Beningfield W.M. installed Bro. Nicholls into
the Master's chair in a most impressive and exemplary manner,
after which the new Master invested his Officers with a few well
chosen congratulatory remarks. After hearty good wishes the Lodge
was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the banquet which was
under the personal superintendence of Bro . A. Clemow and gave
the greatestsatisfaction.
The toast of the Queen , and Prince of Wales M.W.G.M., were
heartily given and received, as was that of the Grand Officers,
which was responded to by Bro. Clay Sudlow in his usual clear and
distinct manner. He expressed the great pleasure he felt in visiting
the Lodge and seeing the rapid progress it had made ; he said
it was always a pleasure to the Grand Officers to visit the Lodges,
as their reception was most cordial , and their endeavours to dis
charge their duties were always appreciated by the brethren .
The toast of the W.M. Bro. Nicholls was received with great
enthusiasm . Bro . Col. I. W. Beningfield the I.P.M. in proposing
the toast, said there could not possibly be a better W.M. than Bro.
Nicholls, who was a perfect Master of the work , always constant in
his attendance, courteous and genial in his manner to all, and ever
striving to promote the interest of the Lodge. He was a P.M. of
the Craft, Arch and Mark degrees, a Provincial Grand Officer of
very high rank , and a Brother widely known, and he felt confident
very highly appreciated.
The W.M. briefly thanked the I.P.M. and the Brethren for their
kind reception .
The toast of the I.P.M. and Installing Past Master followed .
Bro. Col. Beningfield expressed his thanks to the Brethren for the
kindness of feeling towards him , and especially for the beautiful
P.M.'s jewel they had presented him with. He could assure them
that he felt very very proud of being their first Master. He had
always tried to do his best, and it had always given him great
pleasure to witness the harmony and good feeling that had existed
in the “Pickwick Lodge," which had been the means of making the
Lodge a great success.
The Visitors toast was next given , and responded to by a Brother
from “ The Isle of Green " and Bro. Griffiths,who congratulated the
Lodge upon the splendid work they were doing, and the very
hearty reception that the visitors had received .
The toast of the Officers and that of the Tyler brought a very W.M. for the forthcoming year was conducted by Bro. T. Phillips.
successful gathering to a happy conclusion .
0 0 0 Bro. G. F. Haines, of Merthyr. Bro. Phillips, in a brief speech,
VICTORIA PARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1816 .
THE annual supper was held at the George Hotel, Stratford , on
T: the 15th ult. Bro . D. Meiklereid W.M. in the chair . After Boot Hotel, the host, Bro. D. Hughes, having provided an excellent
paying due honour to the repast, which was served in a most
satisfactory manner by Bro. F. C. D. Fenn , the worthy host, the
Loyal toasts were proposed .
0 0 0 ALBERT VICTOR LODGE, No. 1773.
CONCORD CHAPTER , No. 632.
N Wednesday, 21st ult. , the installation meeting was held at
installed by the Right Hon. the Earl of Radnor, G.S. of Wilts.
0 0 0 Brown S.D. , W. Lambert J.D. , W. Hardcastle P.M. P.P.G.D.C. D.
ISRAEL CHAPTER , No. 205.
THE installation meeting was held on the 14th ult. , at the
TH Cannon Street Hotel, when Comp. A. J. Henochsberg P.Z.
was installed as M.E.Z. , Maurice J. De Leeuw H. , Joseph Levy J. ,
H. J. Phillips P.Z. Treas ., C. F. Hogard P.Z. S.E., I. H. Gluck
Chronicle . 79
stein S.N. , B. Marcus P.S. , S. Lichtenfeld and I. Rosalki Assist.
Sojs. Comp. S. Dancyger was presented with a P.Z.'s jewel for his
services as M.E.Z. for the past year.
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CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
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ROYAL YORK LODGE, No. 315.
T the annual meeting held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on
A
ensuing year, the brethren having honoured him by re-electing him
to that important office. The W.M. appointed his Officers, those
present being invested . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a
banquet.
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T
ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 348.
NHE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Institute
,
by about 60 brethren, representing almost all sections of the Bolton
district. Bro. Heyes was installed Worshipful Master for the
Masonic business followed , and during the evening a substantial
amount was realised for charitable purposes.
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PERSEVERANCE LODGE, No. 371 .
THE brethren of this Lodge assembled in the Freemason's .Hall,
the
P.G.A. Dir. of Cers ., who is leaving the town. At the last regular
meeting it was decided that he was worthy of some mark of
appreciation on the part of the brethren , and a committee was
appointed to conduct the matter. This Committee decided that
a social gathering should be held, at which Brother Annison should
be presented with a Past Master's jewel. In proposing Brother
Annison's health, the Chairman, Bro. J. Gardner P.M. P.P.G.R.
said it needed no words on his part to help them to recognise the
great interest which Bro. Annison took in Freemasonry ; and they
knew what progress the Lodge had made since he joined it. When
it became known that he was about to remove from the town , the
brethren , to show the sincerity of their appreciation , and in
recognition of his services to Craft Masonry in particular, decided
to present, and cheerfully subscribed for, & Past Master's Jewel,
which they had asked him , as the oldest P.M. there, to present.
He might say they one and all heartily hoped that he would be
spared for many years to aid and encourage Freemasonry. The
Chairman then proposed the health of Brother Nicholson , the
oldest Mason of 371, whom the brethren were sorry not to have
with them. The toast was also drunk with musical honours.
Brother Carey proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which
was seconded by Brother Mitchell, and heartily awarded. The
Chairman suitably replied. A similar compliment.was paid the
Vice-Chairman, on the motion of Brother Waite, seconded by
Brother Leach .
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YARBOROUGH LODGE, No. 551 .
THE installation of Bro. W. Cole Norman took place at the
T Masonic Hall , Ventnor, on the 20th ult. , when the ceremony
was most impressively performed by the outgoing W.M. Bro . F. H.
Sheppard , in the presence of about 40 members of this and other
Lodges. Subsequent the W.M., his Officers, and the members
partook of a banquet at the Royal Hotel, which was catered for in
his usual high class style by Bro. Lieut.-Col . Coyle, the managing
director of the Hotel.
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ST . DAVID'S LODGE, No. 679.
THE anniversary of this Lodge was celebrated at the Masonic
,
attendance of Brethren, including visitors. The installation of the
Bro . Phillips was then presented, on behalf of the Lodge, with a
handsome oil-painting of himself, in Masonic regalia , executed by
tendered his thanks to the brethren, and presented the picture to
the Lodge , to be preserved in the Lodge Room .
After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was partaken of at the
spread for the occasion . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were
honoured .
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THE regularmeeting was held at the Pendleton Town Hall, on
T . ,
and there were also present : -- Bros. Thomas Threlfall I.P.M., W.
Mosley S.W. , James Clough J.W. , Samuel Statham P.M. P.P.G.T.
Chaplain , F. Townson P.M. Treas., J. Clarkson Sec ., Thomas M.
of C. , J. L. Smith P.M. , William Thomas Blease I.G., W. A. Smith
and Richard Hilton Stewards, Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.
G.T. , John Harwood, W. Bransby, E. Holland P.M. Visitors :
Bros. $ . Gaskill J.W. Integrity, 163, Ridsdale Bowley I.P.M.
Egerton, 2216, Hedley Jones Úrmston, 1730, H. Entwisle Harmony,
935, R. F. C. Tonge Harmony, 935. After the minutes had been
confirmed , the various Officers rendered illustrations of the grand
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Principles and distinguishing characteristics of Masonry . This
finished , Bro . Holland presented to the Lodge, on his own behalf
and on behalf of Bro. Tonge, two very handsome bronze columns,
which had been manufactured at the works of the latter . They
bore the following inscription
Brotherly love between
Bro . E. HOLLAND P.M.,
Albert Victor Lodge, No. 1773,
and Bro . TONGE ,
of Harmony Lodge, No. 935,
has caused these columns to be presented to the
Albert Victor Lodge,
16th February 1894.
A vote of thanks to the donors, proposed by Brother Threfall,
seconded by Bro. Hardcastle, and supported by Bros. Statham and
Mosley was carried. At the festive board the toasts were submitted ,
that of the Visitors being proposed by Bro . Townson in a capital
speech . The visitors, in responding, spoke of the illustrations
which had been rendered that evening, and admitted that they
were something unique in their experiences of Masonic work .
Bro . Jones said he had witnessed them with feelings of very
great pleasure, and he hoped to see the same experiment tried
in other Lodges. The evening was pleasantly enlivened with
songs, etc.
O O 0 1st inst., Bro . Thos. Shaw W.M. After the duties of the Lodge
ROYAL LEEK LODGE, No. 1849.
HE annualmeeting took place on the 6th inst., at the Masonic
W.M. for the ensuing year. The installing Master was J. Lloyd
Griffith , M.A., Holyhead. The Worshipful Master afterwards
invested his Officers.
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ST. HILDA LODGE, No. 1887.
THE annual meeting was held at the Lodge Room at the Lamb
was installed W.M., the ceremony being performed by Brother E.
Horne P.P.S.G.W. Berks. A Past Master's jewel was presented to
the Rev. A. W. N. Deacon on retiring from office . At the conclu .
sion of the Lodge the annual banquet was held at the Lamb
Hotel, when several visitors from other Lodges were present.
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CROOK LODGE, No. 2019 .
T themonthlymeeting of the Crook Lodge, held on Wednesday,
elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. It is announced
that Bro . Samuel Holdsworth P.M., ex-Mayor of Durham , but now
residing at Kidderminster, has signified his willingness to instal
the new Master.
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CYCLING AND ATHLETIC LODGE , No. 2335.
THE festivalof this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday ,the 22nd
year by Bro . T. G. Parker, the retiring, W.M. Subsequent to the
installation a banquet was held at which Bro . T. G. Parkes, the
I.P.M., was presented, on behalf ofthe Lodge, with a Masonic gold
jewel, studded with diamonds, and a diamond ring , as a token of
the esteem and regard in which he was held by the Brethren of the
Lodge. Bro. Parkes replied , and congratulated the Lodge on the
successful year they had just experienced, and upon the amicable
way in which the Officers and members had worked and supported
him . The number of Brethren present was close upon ninety .
O o o of the spectators in the fountain . Mirth and joility rcigned
BENEVENTA LODGE, No. 2380 .
YAPTAIN A. F. Mulliner was installed Worshipful Master on
CAPI the 27th ult . The Lodge is only three years old , but it bids
fair to attain a vigorous and useful career. Bro . Mulliner , who
was the recipient of hosts of congratulations from all quarters ,
begins his term of othe most auspiciously ; and, under his rule ,
Beneventa is likely to have a happy and useful year. The cere
mony took place at a well attended meeting in the Lodge Room at
the Wheat Sheaf Hotel, Daventry, and it was admirably performed
by Bro. F. Willoughby, one of the Past Masters of the Lodge.
Subsequently the Brethren sat down to a banquet, and during
the evening the newly-elected W.M.was heartily congratulated on
his accession to office .
The W.M., in giving the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge,
spoke of the great indebtedness of the Province to its G.M., Earl
Euston, who had taken a foremost place in the Masonry of the
kingdom . Only the night before, they were proud to see that the
Earl of Euston had been installing the Duke of Connaught in the
Mastership of the Euston Lodge of Mark Masons. They had been
indebted , too, in the Province, and in that Lodge in particular, to
the fraternal help and guidance they had received from the Deputy
P.G.M. Bro. Butler -Wilkins.
Bro . Butler-Wilkins said there were no doubt Provinces with a
larger number of Lodges, but there was no Province which could
boast of a more earnest or capable Grand Master.
Bro. F. Willoughby gave the toast of the evening, the health of
the W.M. He must congratulate the Lodge on having elected so
worthy a brother to fill the office .
W.M.Bro. Mulliner, on rising to respond, was cordially greeted.
He said he would do his utmost to deserve the good will of the
brethren . He was but a young Mason , but he should try to carry
out his duties so as to satisfy the desires of his brethren and promote
1 CHLORODYNE. pay all costs in the suit. - See Times of 24th July 1873.
Chronicle . ( 1015 MARCH 1894 .
the well-being of the Lodge. In doing what he could to advance
the interests of Freemasonry in that district he knew he should
have the support ofworthy and experienced brethren , to whom he
might confidently appeal for counsel and assistance ; and he knew
he could rely on the loyal support of themembers who formed the
body of the Lodge . Whatever their position or degree , they would
unite with him in furthering the interests of that Lodge in
particular and of Freemasonry in general.
Bro . Dr. W. T.'Knight, with the permission of the W.M.,
mentioned that at the Lodge of Fidelity , Towcester, a project had
been set on foot, with the full sanction and approval of the Prov.
G.M. and the Deputy Prov. G.M., for placing a stained glass window
in Towcester Parish Church, in memory of the late Bro .G.Osborn ,
who was the father of Masonry in the Province. Bro. Osborn was
initiated in 1837, was one of the founders of the Lodge of Fidelity ,
and he was also present at the inauguration of Provincial Grand
Lodge, serving as a Provincial Officer in 1846. The Lodge of
Fidelity had itself voted twenty guineas towards the object. He
merely mentioned the matter now that the brethren might be
prepared to assist in the movement when it was launched .
O
WIRRAL LODGE, No. 2496 .
NHE first regular meeting of this new Lodge was held in the
THE Masonic Rooms, Music Hall, Birkenhead , on Thursday, the
were over the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet, served by
the New Restaurant and Catering Co., Argyle Street . The cater
ing was all that could be desired. Themusical part of the proceed
ings was ably sustained by Bros. G. Proudman S.D. 1013 , and R.
Parry, the accompanist being Bro . J. Millward Hughes.
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MARK MASONRY .
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TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE, No. 350 .
MHE installation meeting took place at its new quarters , the
Bro. Archibald Trew W.M. Bro. W. A. C. Lowry was balloted for
and advanced . Bro. W. G. Bridges S.W. was then installed by
Bro. Geo .Graveley P.M. P.P.G.Sd.B., & c. After banquet the usual
toasts were honoured. The Prov. Grand Master for Middlesex,
Bro. Colonel Cook , said it was the first time he had visited the
Lodge, and expressed his satisfaction with the very efficient way
in which every part of the work had been carried out. The W.M.
had reason to be proud of his Officers , also in having the assistance
of such a worthy Mason as Bro. P.M.Graveley, who was the father
of the Lodge .
Dress Ball of this season took place on Wednesday, 28th ult., and
appeared to be more fully attended than on previous occasions.
Certainly the number of visitors in fancy dress was larger, and the
costumes worn presented greater variety both among the male as
well as the fairer dancers. Among more noticeable novelties were
a “ Jabez Balfour " costume, composed of gold and silver coins and
bank notes ; a charming dress representing a rainbow and water
fall, and a handsome Turkish design denominated “ Constanti .
nople.” An eccentric arrangement which could hardly have been
comfortable to the wearer, was " A Village Stores," wh ile an
imitation bronze statue came in for a deal of chaff. The pretty
scene of Old VauxhallGardens becamegay enough after supper, and
much merriment was caused by the accidental dipping of a couple
supreme, while the best thanks of the dancers are due to Messrs .
A. Collins and Neil Forsyth , who kept the space in front of the
orchestra well cleared for their accomodation . Mr. J. M. Glover
again conducted his capital company of musicians, and no less than
twenty-five dances, some of which were encored , were admirably
rendered . The prizes as usual were a great attraction , but were
not awarded until the termination of the carnival.
The Belgrave Dairy Company is urging on the Royal Agricul
tural Society of England the desirability of taking steps to stop or
minimise the sale of separated milk , on the ground that it is
ruinously handicapping the dairy industry, and also because the
public should only receive genuine articles. Every effort in the
direction of securing pure food is deserving of support, and on
that ground, if for no other , we hope success will attend this
movement.
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A WEEKLY RECORD OF MASONIC
Registered at the G.P.O. as a Nowspaper.
Roports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R ... the Prince of Wales,
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England.
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| VOL. XXXIX.- No. 1,001.
8. Twentieth year of issue . SATURDAY, 17th
THE APRIL SCHOOL ELECTIONS .
THE ballot papers , just issued , for the spring elections
T of the two Educational Institutions, afford further
evidence of the ability of the Craft to fairly keep pace
with the claims made upon its benevolence through
these two particular funds, for we find that no less
than 52 vacancies are open for the 83 candidates on the
two lists. This is a very gratifying position of affairs ,
and no doubt it will greatly relieve the anxiety of the
parents and friends of the candidates, who must see in
such a large proportion of vacancies as compared with
the number of applicants, increased hopes of success
for the children they are particularly interested in .
For the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the
election for which takes place on Thursday , 12th April,
there are forty candidates, with twenty -two vacancies ;
while for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, the
contest for which is fixed for the following day, there
are forty -three applicants, and thirty vacancies to be
filled . More than half of the candidates — 44 out of the
83— are first applications, the remainder coming forward ,
in one case for the fifth time, in others for the fourth ,
third or second , and in every case having votes already
polled to their credit .
There are four last applications on the Girls list,
three of them being first cases, and the other a brought
forward case from the October election of last year,
with 459 votes already polled on her behalf. This latter
is No. 15 , L. F. Holloway, daughter of an old member
of the Provinces of Hampshire and Isle of Wight and
Dorsetshire , who has five children yet dependent upon
him . The other cases are No. 24 , Emma Hardy, one
of four fatherless children from the Province of North
and East Yorkshire conjoined with the Eastern Division
of South Wales, her father having been initiated in the
Lion Lodge, No. 312 , subsequently joining the Bute ,
No. 960 . No. 33 , B. S. Duke, is one of seven children
left to the care of their mother , widow of an initiate
of Ionic Lodge, No. 227, London , in which he passed
the chair, and the Raymond Thiupp Lodge, No. 2024,
Middlesex ; the late Brother Duke was a Steward and
Subscriber to the three Institutions, and we hope his
daughter will receive such support in her candidature
as will ensure her election . No. 34 , N. R. K. Bleakley ,
is one of two children left by an old member of the
Great Northern Lodge , No. 1287, London ; he was a
member of the Lodge for five years , and during that
period qualified as Life Governor of two of the
Institutions , little thinking, it may be imagined , that
one of bis children would seek the benefits he was so
anxious to help to provide for others ; let us hope the
Craft will be as ready to support the daughter as the
father proved himself willing to assist others.
Chronic
le
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INTELLIGENCE.
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PRICE THREEPENCE .
MARCH 1894. 138 6d per annum , post free.
There are two candidates on the list where both
parents are dead, and another in which the father is
dead and the mother a lunatic. This latter is No. 13 ,
E. H. Brown , who comes forward with 1415 votes to
her credit from October last. Her father was initiated
in the Borough of Greenwich Lodge, No. 2332 , London ,
in which he rose to the dignity of J.D., and was a
subscriber thereto at the time of his death last year.
No. 14 , M. E. Brereton, is one of two parentless children
from the Province of Suffolk , her father having been
initiated there in St. Luke's Lodge, No. 225, and
remaining a subscriber until the time of his death ; the
daughter was a candidate in October last , on which
occasion seventy -five votes were recorded in her favour .
No. 21, Ethel Eddevane, is the last of the brought
forward cases, having 820 votes to her credit from the
last election . She is one of five parentless children ,
accredited to the Province of East Lancashire, where
her father was admitted in the Antiquity Lodge, No.
146. We hope her father's Province has the case in
hand , in which event success is pretty certain at no
very distant date .
The remaining cases on the list are of an ordinary
character , No. 16 , Martha Whitcombe , heading the list
so far as votes already polled is concerned , with 2,600
recorded at the last contest ; she has a sister in the
Institution , and is one of seven children left to the
mother's care, of whom two are partially provided for ;
the father was initiated in the Lebanon Lodge , No. 1326 ,
Middlesex . The first on the record , May A. Tubbs,
comes forward with 165 votes in hand from three pre
vious elections : she is one of four children left by a
former member of the New Forest and Albert Edward
Lodges, in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight,
and will, it is to be hoped , receive the support of the
district in due course , and then her election should be
secured .
The cases are pretty evenly divided between London
and the Provinces, there being fifteen candidates ac
credited to Metropolitan Lodges alone, and five others
in which London shares responsibilities with outside
districts. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight appears
three times on the list, in one case , however, sharing
the nomination with Dorsetshire. East Lancashire has
two cases of its own . Essex and Lincolnshire have
each a candidate to work for, and share with each other
and London the responsibilities of a second . Oxfordshire
and Warwickshire are interested with other divisions in
two cases ; while the remainder are distributed between
Middlesex , with one case of its own , and shared re
sponsibility in another ; Berkshire, Cornwall, Durham ,
Gloucestershire, North Wales, Somerset , Suffolk , Surrey,
and West Yorkshire each with one candidate ; and
Dorsetshire , Kent, Jersey , North and East Yorkshire,
 82 The Freemason's
South Wales (Eastern Division ) and Bengal , all of which
share responsibility with some other district in single
nominations . This wide division of responsibility points
to the probability of a keen contest and heavy polling,
the principal voting organisations being thereby enabled
to devote their energies to individual cases , with the full
intention of making them perfectly safe, rather than run
any risk by dividing their power in the hope of securing
a second or third success .
In conclusion we can but repeat our gratification at
the prospect before the several candidates, and our
pleasure in seeing the Girls School in such good form .
We hope that at all future elections as large a proportion
of vacancies may be available as are declared for the
coming contest , for it is most distressing to know before
hand that most of the applicants must necessarily be
disappointed, a state of affairs that has often happened
in the past, when the Craft was not so ready in providing
the necessary funds to carry on the good work as it is
now possible to do . Next week we shall devote attention
even larger proportion of boys will be elected as compared
with the sister Institution , but this , so far from causing
jealousy between the two, rather calls for congratulations
between them .
A very successful meeting of the Upton Lodge, No.
1227 , was held on Thursday evening, when three brethren
were raised , three passed , and one gentleman initiated
into the Order , after which the members displayed their
true Masonic spirit by voting two sums to members of
the . Lodge who had been overtaken by misfortune,
voting £20 in one case , and £ 10 in the other. As the
Master said when putting the vote to the Lodge , such
charity blessed him who gave as well as him 'who
received , and the heartiness displayed at the subsequent
festivities of the Lodge seemed to amply prove the truth
of the remark . We hope to give fuller details next
week.
OBITUARY .
CAPT . S. G. HOMFRAY .
UR readers will regret to hear of the somewhat
OUR sudden and unexpected death of Capt . S. G.
Homfray P.A.G.D.C. Deputy Provincial Grand Master
of Monmouthshire, which occurred at his residence on
Tuesday, 13th inst . As recently as a week ago , that is ,
on Wednesday last week , the deceased attended a meet
ing of the Newport Pilotage Commission , to which he
was clerk . It was remarked that he was suffering from
a cold , and he himself said he should not have come out ,
but that at the meeting somewhat important business
had to be transacted. Pneumonia supervened , and this
proved fatal. The deceased was 63 years of age, and
was one of the sons of the late Alderman Samuel
Homfray , of Tredegar and Newport, and distantly
related , it is said , to Lord Tredegar. Deceased had for
a long period acted as clerk to the Newport Pilotage
Commissioners, and also that of collector to the Newport
Harbour Commissioners ; and the veteran chairman of
the latter ( Mr. John Lawrence ), in moving a vote of
condolence with his widow on Wednesday, said he had
known deceased from his childhood . Deceased was of
a genial, kindly disposition, and his presence and help
seemed to be almost indispensable at every public dinner
or important function , his love for Freemasonry and the
respect he won among his Brethren being noteworthy .
He was also a staunch friend of the Newport Athletic
Club, and one of its few remaining original members .
At all times he was ready to do what he cou.d to promote
athleticism , and it is not too much to say that the proud
position now beld by the club is due in a great measure
to his cordial help and service.- South Wales Daily News.
Chronicle . ( 1714 MARCH 1894.
· The regular meeting of the Angel Lodge, No. 51 , will
be held on Thursday next , at the Cups Hotel, Colchester,
when , in addition to other business, a proposition will
be made that two guineas be given from the Lodge to
the " George Cooper Memorial Fund .”
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The Mayor of Grimsby, says the “ Eastern Morning
News " of the 10th inst ., brought before the Grimsby
Town Council a request from the Masonic Brethren of
Lincolnshire for the use of the whole of the Town Hall
on the occasion of a Masonic reception , to be held at
Grimsby on the 30th inst . , when the Earlof Yarborough,
the Earl of Lathom , Viscount Dungarvan , and other
eminent Masons would be present. The Council
unanimously granted the use of the entire building for
the day named. There will be a reception , entertain
ment , and ball, and it is expected that the gathering
will be a most brilliant one.
ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES .
PRINCE EDWARD COUNCIL. TIME IMMEMORIAL.
, MHE regular meeting of this Council was held on Monday, in the
John Johnston Green G.J.D. in the chair. After the customary
preliminary proceedings, Brother John Marshall P.G.S.D.
occupied the chair, and admitted Bros. Herbert Hellewell, James
Fielden, Jas. Greenwood, and Wm . W. Moss to the degrees of
Knights of St. Lawrence, and Knights of Constantinople, and the
three latter brethren also to the degree of Red Cross of Babylon.
Bro . Wm . Haigh S.W. was afterwards unanimously elected
W.M. for installation in June, and Councillor Thos. Uttley
(Manchester) was re-elected Treasurer.
Bro. John Marshall, Thos. Wrigley and John Green after
wards opened a Lodge of Grand Tyler of King Solomon, conferring
the degree in extenso upon Bros. Cockcroft, Haigh, Hargreaves and
Hellewell ; Bro. Cockcroft acting as representative candidate for
West Yorkshire, ' and Bro. Hellewell for Lancashire. This is the
first occasion upon which this degree has been worked at this place,
and to the best of our knowledge, the first time out of London,
under the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees.
The whole of the proceedings were of an interesting character,
and a pleasant evening was thoroughly enjoyed .
CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.
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Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of
five shillings per inch, to appear each week from the time the
ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order.
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GIRLS SCHOOL.
JESSIE WINIFRED HICKS (Aged 8) .
Second Application . Votes forward 1464 .
Her father, Anthony Alexander Hicks, Master Mariner, was initiated
in “ The Great City " Lodge , No. 1426, London , in March 1875,
and continued a full member for 12 years. He died 11th October
1889, leaving, through unavoidable calamity and misfortune, his
widow, with nine children , in very straitened circumstances. The
case is strongly recommended by The Great " Lodge. Proxies
may be sent to the Widow, 8 Mornington Road ,City
Leytonstone, N.E.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
BRO. JAMES WILLIAM AVERY
Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z. 619, 73.
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions.
The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished
Craftsmen .
Further particulars of Bro. Avery ,
16 Hatcham Park Road , New Cross, S.E.
BRO. THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years).
P.M. 1228, P.Z. 55 .
Who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge, No. 733, in 1867—
joined, as one of the founders, the Beacontree Lodge, No. 1228, in
1868 — was W.M. in 1872, and afterwards Secretary - is still a sub
scriber - is a Life Governor of tuis Institution and Royal M.I. for
Girls — was an Inspector on the G. E. Railway 29 years. Unable
to work for three years, being crippled with rheumatism. Invalid
wife dependent upon him . Resources nearly exhausted. Votes
will be gratefully received by Bro. Alcock, 142 Graham Road, N.E.
 17TH MARCH 1894. ] The Freemason's Chronicle . 83

EASTER HOLIDAY RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS . sure what extra business will crop up in the course of the evening,
You may find that about five minutes to eight somematter will
THE London and North Western Company announce that the need a full discussion , which you had quite forgotten , and the inevit
TI Ticket Offices at Euston , Broad Street, Kensington, and Wil able Brother who loves the sound of his own voice so well, will be
lesden Junction will be open throughout the day, from Monday, absolutely certain to get upon his feet at every opportunity ; he has
19th , to Easter Mon lav, 26th March inclusive, so that Passengers nothing of importance to say, but he thinks it necessary to be
wishing to obtain Tickets for any destination on the Railway can continually in evidence. For these reasons, as we said before,
do so at any title of the day prior to the starting of the trains, and Worshipful Masters be punctual. Let it be clearly understood
further, that Tickets , dated to suit the convenience of Passengers, that 6-30 on the summons means 6:30 in the Lodge room , and you
can beobtained at any time(Sundays and Bank Holidays excepted ) will find the attendance of the Brethren materially improve. A
at the Town Receiving Offices of the Company. brother who habitually dines at 8 p.m. will think twice about going
On Thursday, 22nd March, a specialexpress will leave Willesden to Lodge, if he feels morally sure that he will have to spend half or
at 2.55 p.m. for Bletchley, Wolverton ,Weedon , Blisworth, Welton , three -quarters of an hour before Lodge doing nothing, and that
Rugby, Trent Valley Stations, and Stafford ; a special train will dinner will not be served till about 9 p.m. And if the Worshipful
leave Birmingham for Rugby at 4.7 p.m., calling at Coventry , and Master is punctual, the Brethren ought to be punctual also . Let
passengers for Coventry and Rugby will not be conveyed by the the Officers especially all be in their places, so that the work may
4.0 p.m.express from Birmingham ; special express trains will leave begin in time.
Euston Station at 4.25 p.m. and 6.55 p.m. for Birmingham , calling WorshipfulMasters, if you start punctually , keep to the business
at Willesden Junction , Rugby, Cuventry , and Stechford , arriving at before the Lodge, avoid aimless discussions, suppress the Lodge
Birmingham (New Street) at 7.0 and 9.35 p.m , respectively ; the bore, and close the Lodge at dinner time, you will have a successful
12.0 midnight train from Euston will be extended from Warrington year of office.-- " Indian Masonic Review ."
to Preston on Good Friday morning, arriving at Preston 6.2 a.m.
On Good Friday, 23rd March , the 5.15 a.m. Newspaper Express
train from London (Euston Station ) will run to the Company's
chief stations as far as Aberdeen , while a train will leave Manches
ter at 9.30 a.m. for Wigan , where passengers for Preston and the Masonic Sonnets , No. 87.
North can join the Newspaper train . On Good Friday and Easter BY BRO .CHAS. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon . Mem .
Sunday a special train will leave Euston at 10.5 a.m. for Ched 1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.)
dington , calling at Willesden, Watford , King's Langley, Boxmoor,
Berkhamsted , and Tring. On Good Friday the usual Sunday
service of trains will be run , with certain exceptions, notably in A Greeting to the Brethren of Peebles' Kilwinning Lodge.
regard to the longer journey trains. On Bank Holiday, Easter No. 24 .
Monday , 26th March ,modifications will be made in regard to some
of the long journey trains, while numerous residential trains will
be discontinued , the particulars of which will be advertised How fare my Brothers of the Mystic Tie
locally . In bonny Peebles , hill-girt, winsome town ?
The Company also announce that they will run excursions to Full oft I've thought of them , 'mid Summer's sky
and from London, and Wolverhampton , Leamington, Coventry, Full oft amid Old Winter's darksome frown.
Walsall, Leicester, Macclesfield , Stoke, Stone, Liverpool, Man And now when Spring drives Wintry cares away,
chester, Chester, North Wales, Shrewsbury, Hereford , Oswestry, Out goes my heart to Craftsmen good and true,
Preston , Wigan , Blackpool,Morecambe , Carlisle, the Lake District, To men who strive on each returning day
Scotland, and other places on the occasion of the Easter Holidays. To tint the earth with brighter, holier hue.
We may confidently add that generally they may be relied upon to Oh ! Northern winds blow cold , but Northern hearts
cater for the requirements of the public throughout the whole Are staunch and trustful, and surpassing strong ,
district covered by their extensive system . Their warmth a sense of Faith and Strength imparts
Like the glad mountains that they dwell among.
0 0 0 Which to the soul lend such a God- like glow
That Heaven itself seems reigning here below .
VHE Great Western Company issue Ordinary as well as Excur Winder House, Bradford,
TH sion tickets at their City and West End Offices , at any of
which tickets can be obtained during the whole week preceeding 14th March 1894 .
Easter. Tickets can also be obtained at Victoria (L. C. and D.Ry.),
Kensington (Addison Road ), Aldgate, the stations on the Hammer .
smith and City Line, and atmost of the stations on theMetropolitan
and District Railways. The Booking Office at Paddington station
will be open for the issue of tickets the whole day on the Monday ,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday before Easter.
Cheap tickets at special low fares and available from 22nd to
26th March , will be issued from London to Bath , Bristol, Exeter, London in Paris .
Plymouth , Falmouth , Penzance , Yeovil, Dorchester, Weymouth ,
and certain other stations in the South and West of England.
Tickets will also be issued on 22nd, 24th, and 26th March to
Guernsey and Jersey, available for 14 days.
On Thursday, 22nd March , an excursion reaching Exeter in 51 SPIERS AND POND's
hours ,and Plymouth in 74 hours, will leave Paddington at 7.55 a.m.
Excursions will also be run on the same day to Bristol, Weston
super-mare , Taunton, Yeovil, Weymouth , Oxford , Birmingham ,
Shewsbury , Chester, Cirencester,Gloucester, Cheltenham , & c .
On Good Friday, cheap trains will run to Reading, Oxford , and
other riverside stations. On Saturday, 24th March , an Excursion GRILL
will run to Bath and Bristol, and on Monday, Excursions will be ENGLISH
made to Reading, Bath , Bristol, Cirencester, Gloucester, Chelten .
ham , & c .
In addition to these excursions, cheap trains will be run to AND
London from most of the provincial towns, and between the princi
pal centres of population .
On Wednesday and Thursday before Easter most of the long
distance trains will be duplicated ; the first portion , as a general
rule will take passengers for the longer distances, and the second
those for less distant places, but both trains will stop at the usual OLYMPIA RESTAURANT.
places .
On Good Friday, the trains will run as on Sundays, except that
the 5.30 a.m. Newspaper Train will run as far as Oxford , Exeter
and Swansea , calling at the usual intermediate stations, and con .
necting, at Oxford with trains to the Worcester, Birmingham and LUNCHEONS, DINNERS & SUPPERS.
Wolverhampton district .
Cheap Third Class Excursion Tickets will be issued on Good Fri
day, Saturday, 24th March, Easter Sunday and Monday ,by specified
trains from Paddington , Kensington (Addison Road), Hammer
smith , and certain stations on the Metropolitan , Metropolitan
Districtand North London Railways , to Windsor , Taplow , Maiden 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
head , Henley and other popular riverside resorts .

(Communicating with Theatre).

BE PUNCTUAL .
ORSHIPFUL Masters be punctual.
W If your Lodge is
summoned to meet at 6.30 , and dinner is to follow , be in
k es
your seat as the cloc strik half-past six. There is a good deal
to get through,-minutes to be read , ballot to be taken , a degree to Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry ,

ng whole hbusiness comfortably. nYou may have counted upon

getting
getti throug the work in ta certai time, but you never can be
as in England.
 84 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 17Tu MAROH 1894.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY . LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

EASTER HOLIDAYS. EASTER EXCURSIONS .

N 19th March, and following days, CHEAP THIRD CLASS

YHEAP EXCURSIONS will be run from London (Euston ),
March inclusive, and for return to 28th March inclusive, , ,
etc., as follows :
will be issued at PADDINGTON , Victoria (L. C. and D. Ry.),
Battersea, Chelsea, West Brompton, Kensington (Addison Road ), On Wednesday Night , 21st March ,
Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith , Shepherd's Bush, Latimer -road, To LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER , Holyhead and North Wales,
Notting -hill,and Westbourne Park , to Bath , Bristol , Exeter, Chester, Northwich , Blackburn , Bolton, Wigan, Preston, Southport,
Plymouth , Falmouth, Penzance, Yeovil, Dorchester, Weymouth , Blackpool, Crewe, Nantwich , Stafford , Batley, Dewsbury, Hudders
and other stations in the South and West of England. Tickets
will also be issued on 22nd, 24th and 26th March, to Guernsey and field, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax , Oldham , Runcorn , Stalybridge,
Stockport, Warrington , Widnes, Buxton , Oswestry, Montgomery,
Jersey, available for 14 days . The tickets will be available by all Newtown, Llanidloes, Dolgelly, Barmouth, Aberystwyth , Borth,
trains. Towyn , Aberdovey, Portmadoc, Harlech , Craven Arms, Hereford,
EXCURSION TRAINS will leave PADDINGTON as under : Ludlow , Leominster, Llandrindod Wells, Newport (Salop ),
THURSDAY, 22nd March , 7-55 a.m. For Barnstaple, Shrewsbury, Wellington , Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, Car
Ilfracombe, Exeter, Plymouth, &c. , to return 29th , 30th or 31st lisle , and the English Lake District, etc .; returning Tuesday,
March . Also for Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham , &c. , to 27th March .
return 26th , 28th , 29th or 30th March .
On Thursday Morning, 22nd March ,
11.10 a.m. For Oxford, Banbury , Leamington , Birmingham ,
Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Hereford , Manchester, Chester, To Leamington , Kenilworth , Coventry, Warwick, Birmingham ,
Birkenhead , Liverpool, &c .; to return 27th March, and from certain Walsall, Dudley, Dudley Port, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton ;
stations at option on 26th March . returning on Easter Monday, 26th March , or Tuesday, 27th March ;
12.5 noon . - For Bath , Bristol , Weston -super- Mare, Taunton, and to the Trent Valley Line , Burton, Derby, Leicester, Nuneaton,
Minehead, Wells, Yeovil , Bridport, Dorchester, Weymouth , &c. , Rugby, Macclesfield, Leek, Stoke, Stone, Uttoxeter, etc., returning
to return 29th , 30th or 31st March . Tuesday, 27th March .
Passengers to Bath and Bristol can also return on 26th or 27th On Thursday Evening, 22nd March ,
March .
To Carlisle, Dumfries , Newton Stewart, Stanraer, Castle
GOOD FRIDAY , 9.20 a.m. - For Reading, Oxford , &c. , to Douglas, Kirkcudbright, EDINBURGH and GLASGOW , return .
return same day. Oxford passengers can also return 26th March . ing Easter Monday, 26th March.
SATURDAY, 24th March, 2.25 p.m.-For Bath , Bristol , &c. , For times, fares, and full particulars see small bills, which can
to return 26th or 27th March . be obtained from the Company's Stations and Town Parcels
EASTER MONDAY, 6-55 a.m. --For Cirencester, Gloucester, Receiving Offices.
Cheltenham , &c . , to return same day or 28th , 29th or 30th March. FRED. HARRISON , General Manager.
7.10 a.m. - For Bath , Bristol, Weston -super -Mare, &c. , to
return same day or 27th March . London , March 1894.
7.40 a.m. - For Reading , Hungerford, Didcot, &c.; to return
same day.
CHEAP THIRD CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be issued
by certain Trains on Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday,
and Monday , to Windsor 2/6, Maidenhead 31-, Henley 3/6, Goring
6 /-, &c. SA THE
CMA HOLY BIBE
Pamphlets, Excursion and Ordinary Tickets, can be obtained at CRE
CHRONIC
193 and 407 Oxford Street , W .; 181 Tottenham Court Road, W.; LE
23 New Oxford Street, W.C.; Cambridge Cirous, Shaftesbury
Avenue, W.C .; " The Piazza ,” Covent Garden , W.C.; 29 Charing
Cross, W.C .; 26 Regent Street, S.W.; 17 Brompton Road,
S.W .; 4 Holborn Circus ; Minories (opposite Goodman's Yard ) ;
5 Arthur Street East , London Bridge , E.C .; 82 Queen Victoria SATURDAY , 17TH MARCH 1894 .
Street, E.C .; 67 Gresham Street, E.C.; 4 Cheapside, E.C.; and
269 Strand , W.C.
HY. LAMBERT, General Manager.
WEST LANCASHIRE INSTITUTION.

NDER the presidency of Bro . John Duncan

PHOTOGRAPHY . P.P.G.D.C. , one of the vice - presidents of the
West Lancasbire Masonic Educational Institution, a
S. HOCKETT & Co. , meeting of the Court of Governors of that charity was
held at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street, Liverpool, on
the 2nd , when the Committee's Report (already given )
Photographic Printers,
and the Treasurer's balance sheet were received and
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . unanimously adopted . Attention was called to the
number of Lodges outside Liverpool which made no
EGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed, returns , and it was resolved to take steps to have
N receive prompt attention, and Prints in SILVER, serious attention called to the omission . About twenty
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded childien were elected on the educational, combined, and
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give advancement funds of the Institution , involving a con
information and advice, for which our large experience fully siderable additional annual expenditure . It was in
qualifies us .
Price Lists on application .cidentally stated that the net proceeds of the ball at
the Town Hall in January will be about £ 200. A vote
of thanks to Bro . Duncan for presiding closed the
FAILING EYESIGHT . proceedings.
HEN the Eyesight is beginning
to a
Optician should be at once consulted.
Permanent mischief is done by use DEVON EDUCATIONAL FUND.
ing Glasses belonging to friends or MEETING of the General Purposes Committee was
relations, or purchased from unskilled shopmen .
The Family Doctor, 2nd May 1891, says - “ Mr. Bluett is an A held on the 2nd inst . , at the Freemasons' Hall,
authority upon the eyesight, and the advice he gives is most valu . Plymouth, for the purpose of making arrangements for
able, and cannot be too highly estimated .” the annual meeting to be held on 3rd of April. It was
The Whitehall Review, 2nd July 1892, says : - " Sight to the Blind reported that there were now twenty children on the
would not be an exaggerated claim if preferred by Mr. F. Bluett, the Fund , involving an expenditure of £ 300 per annum , and
well-known Specialist as an Ophthalmic Optician . that of this number four would reach the age limit during
CONSULTATION FREE . SPECTACLES AT STORE PRICES . this year . It was decided to fill all these vacancies at
F. BLUETT , Specialist in Spectacles, the April election , and in view of the fact that there has
8A GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W. (Four Duore from Oxford S.) been a satisfactory addition to the income of tbe society
during the past twelve months, it is not improbable,
says the “ Western Morning News,” that there will be
B ° Morgan , Fleet Works, Bulwer Road ,,New Barnet. . another election in October next .
 17TE MAROE 1894. )
The Freemason's Ohroniole . 85

THE RECENT FESTIVAL.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
T transpires that the subscription of 1,200 guineas,
0 :
given by Bro . George Heaton, of Heckmondwike,
METROPOLITAN .
for the Freemasons Royal Benevolent Institution ,
was to be set aside to provide an annuity of £40 for - :0 :
life to soine aged and needy member of the Masonic ST. MICHAEL'S LODGE , No. 211.
the theasonic Institution inthe residesin London. "Mr. T is nowwithin a yeture of the centenary,took placeordering vediach
Heaton retains for life the right of presentation to this 13th ult ., at the Albion, Aldersgate Street,E.C., in the presence of,
benefit, and it will descend to his wife if she survives a large number of Brethren. The Worshipful Master, Bro . William
him . Afterwards , the Master of the Amphibious Lodge Kirkland, presided , being supported by his Officers and numerous
visitors among whom were : T. B. Podmore P.M. 587 P.P.G.D.C.
( Heckmond wike) is to have the right of presentation, Warwic,k, Dr. Ralph Gooding P.G.D.,Chas . D. Adkin P.M. 945
and in the event of that Lodge ever becoming extinct it P.P.G.S. Berks, F. A. Powell P.M. 457, Bradshaw Brown P.M. 1
will descend to the Provincial Lodge of West Yorkshire. P.G.S., G. E. Higginson P.M. 1791, H. J. Rolls P.M. 1728 ,
- Dewsbury Daily News. J. B. Stevens P.M. 1627 , Alex . S. Browne P.G.J.W. Middlesex,
Percy Shore P.M. 2041, Lionel Brough 2127, W. Sergeant Lee P.M.
2488, H. R. Diver 1708 , W. J. Nash 321, W. Mellor 1384,
A. G. Wedmore 1791 , H. Appleford 190 , W. Evans 172, J. H. Pod
TALKS WITH THE CRAFT. more 587, C. Kirkland 241 , A. R. Harvey 1325, W. L. Barrett 1319,
Are you a Master Mason ? &c. , &c.
Why did you join the Fraternity ? The Lodge being duly opened and the minutes of the last
Was it out of curiosity, or because you felt that it would be a meeting confirmed, Bro . Kirkland vacated the chair in favour of
social and moral benefit ? Bro. Orlton Cooper I.P.M., who then addressed the Brethren as to
Have you been disappointed in Masonry ? the qualifications of a Master. Bro. William John Dyer, having
On the contrary, haven't you found every principle and precept been unanimously elected as Master for the ensuing year, was then
truly golden ? presented by the Director of Ceremonies, and after signifying his
assent to the Masonic charges and regulations, was installed in the
Are you not ready to acknowledge that the Brother who lives
up to Masonry is living as true and as good a life as man can live ? chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom . Having been
Tell me one single thing in the foundation principles of Masonry saluted
the by the
followin Brethre:n thenew
g Officers W.KirklaMaster
nd I.P.M., proceedS.W.
thenCockrell ed to invest
, Copley
you would have changed . Point out one single fault or plan if J.W. , Alfred Green P.M. Treasurer, W. Radcliffe P.M. Secretary,
you can .
On the night you were to take your E. A. Degree would a card Spawforth S.D. , Cecil MountJ.D. , A. H. Collings I.G. , Orlton
partyat one of the neighbours have held you back ? Cooper P.M. D.C., H. Lindfield P.M. Steward, Ernest C. Collings
When you were ready for your F. C. degree would a fall of rain Organist, Barnes Tyler. The usual addresses to the Master,
or snow have kept you at home ? Officers, and Brethren were subsequently delivered by Bro . Cooper,
And on your M. M. degree — would a minstrel show have proved who received the congratulations of the Lodge. The audit report
& greater attraction to you ? was received and auopted. The business of the evening being
You indignantly answer NO ! Well, then, answer me fuither : finished the Lodge was duly closed, and the Brethren adjourned to
Do you attend your Lodge, and how often ? the banquet room , where an elegant dinner was served . After the
Have you, since being made a Master Mason, taken hold of any usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been honoured, Bro. Kirkland
part of the work ? in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the Worshipful Master,
Can you truthfully answer that you have attended one of four and wished him on the part of the Lodge a happy and prosperous
meetings ? year of office. Bro. Dyer having returned thanks, proceeded to
pay similar compliment to the 1.P.M. invested
, andhad been Bro . Kirkland
Is it a fact that you have skipped meetings onthe most trifling with a the handsome Lodge jewel which voted by the
excuses - had & beadachemſelt tired out- looked like rain , etc., Brethren . Bros. Bradsbaw Brown, Dr. Ralph Gooding, Alex.
etc. ?
Haven't you thrown Lodge meetings over your shoulder to go Browne
Officers ofandtheLionel havingrespond
LodgeBrough ed for d,
been honoure Visitors
thethe , and
interest the
ing pro
to the theatre- out to a card party - down to the museum ?
Has it never occurred toyou that if all the rest of us adopted ceedings were brought to & happy termination. During the
your style, the charter of our Lodge would soon be forfeited ? evening a capital entertainn ent was given, under the direction of
Hasn't it ever struck you that your non -appearance at Lodge Woodwa A. ,Colling
Bro . J. rd s,in rwhich
a daughte of a Malle. MasterVagnoli
former Marie of theniBoys
, MissSchool
Grace,
meetings, unless really ill or out of town, is a piece of selfishness
whicb any honest man should be ashamed of ? togethe r with Bros. D. Lewis, Lionel Brough and Sergeant Lee
Having been made a Master Mason yourself, do you care a took part.
copper whether another single man is " raised ” in America or not ? O
If you did care wouldn't you be regular in attendance and
exhibitsome interest in the work ? CAPPE R LODGE, No. 1076.
manYou it theaccepte
. Iswere fair , squ under
d are ng tobelief
thithe that
put all theyou
worwere
k an
on to upright
oth ers ?L A BA NQ UE T and bal l took place on Friday, the 2nd inst., at
the Cannon Street Hotel. Bro . W. L. Crow P.M. , in the ab
When the election occurs in December you will be on hand, sence of the I.P.M., proposed the health of the W.M. It was, he
won't you ? You'll come down and shake hands all around, and said , a pleasing duty to him to propose the toast on such an occasion ,
boast of what “ our ” Lodge has done, and what “ our ” Lodge is He was sure that the success of the evening would be a good
going to do, and you'll be dreadfully arxious about who is going to augury of success for the proposed summer outing, in which they
be elected . You'll even pull wires a bit, and you'll declare that would again have the fair countenances of the ladies. He thought
“ we ” must get our very best members into stations or lose “ our ' they might by anticipation rely on the support of the W.M. The
prestige. W.M. thanked Bro. Crow , and said he would cordially act with
And then : You have not come down because you love, respect those who were in favour of the summer outing. Replying for
and revere Masonry, not because you have the earnest welfare of the Ladies, Bro . E. W. Wormald, one of the youngest members
your Lodge at heart, but because you have a friend who wants an of the Lodge, acquitted bimself manfully. The Visitors closed
office and your vote . He may be a worker or a woodenhead , but the toast list, and the company adjourned to the ball room , where
you'll jull for him , like enough elect him , and then disappear for they indulged in agreeable terpsichorean measures until a some
anothersix months . - M . Quad , in The Tyler. what advanced hour . There were about ninety present.
0 0
On Tuesday next, the 20th inst. , a lecture will be delivered by THE GREAT CITY LODGE, No. 1426.
Bro. James Stevens (Representative of the Australian Irrigation THE annual election meeting of this Lodge was held at the
Colonies) in No. 9 room of the Crystal Palace Company's School of
Art, Science and Literature, next the Byzantine Court, North End to
of Kave, at 5.30 for 6 p.m. , on Australia and its lirigation Bro . G. W. Robson , was supported by a large number of Officers,
Colon; es , illustrated by a large number of interesting Limelight lay Brethre n, and visitors. Bros. R. Thomas and James
were raised separately and with complete ceremony very Boyton
ably
Photo Views, exhibitea by Mr. H. Luscombe Toms, Optical Lantern
and Slide Specialist . Admission by free tickets (not admitting to performed
elected by for
W.M. the the
W.M. Bro.year,
ensuing J. K.Bro.Gwyn was unanimously
R. Fendick P.M. was
the Palace), to be obtained at the Kiosk and Fruit Trophy of the re -elected Treasurer , and Bro. R. Potter P.M. (absent through
Australian Inigation Colonies (Chaffey Brothers, Limited ), opposite illness) Tyler. Auditors and almoners were also appointed. A
the Chinese Court, South End of Nave, where full particulars,
pamphlets, etc., can also be obtained. new edition of the Bye-laws of the Lodge was approved and ordered
to be printed . A Past Master's jewel was voted to Bro. G. W.
Robson, to be presented to him on the termination of his year
We have received notice from the Directors of Spiers and Pond , W.M. , and in sincere acknowledgment of valuable and
of office asservices
importa nt to the Lodge during the past year. The W.M.
Limited, that a third instalment of 4s per share, less income tax, having undertaken to represent the Lodge at the forthcoming
on account of dividend, will be posted to the shareholders of the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, the vote of the
Company on the 1st proximo, and that the share transfer books Lodgein support of his Stewardship was supplemented by several
will be closed from the 19th to the 31st instant inclusive, for the individual donations to be added to his list. The second appli.
purpose of preparing the warrants. This payment, with the two cation of Jessie Winifred Hicks , the daughter of a deceased
instalments paid on the 1st of October and the 1st of January last member, to be admitted to the benefits of the Royal Masonic
respectively, makes 12s per share on account of the year ending Institution for Girls at the election in April , was mentioned . She
31st March 1894, the ful dividend for which will be declared in carries forward 1464 votes from last election , and it is hoped that
July next. her success may be secured next month . Bro. Gwyn proposed .a
 86 The Freemason's
candidate for initiation at the ensuing meeting, and there being
no further business before the Lodge it was closed in harmony,
with good wishes from the visitors , and with solemn prayer, and
the meeting adjourned until October . Subsequently the Brethren
dined together and spent a very harmonious evening in social
good -fellowship .
O o
METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1507.
T the Moorgate, Finsbury Pavement, on Monday, 12th inst.,
Welham J.W., Scales Treasurer, W.M. Stiles Preceptor, Lewis
Deputy Preceptor, Saunders Secretary, Barry S.D., Eisetracht I.G.
Also Bros. D. Smith, Dickinson , Prowse , Levich , and Edmonds.
The Lodge was opened to the second degree, and the ceremony of
passing rehearsed , Bro . Levich candidate Lodge resumed to first
degree, ceremony of initiation rehearsed, Bro. Prowse candidate.
Bro . Levich of the Hendon Lodge, and Bro. Prowse of No. 177,
were elected members. Bro . Ellinger S.W. was unanimously
elected W.M. for the ensuing week. Brethren are cordially invited
to this popular Lodge of Instruction .
O O
CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No. 163 .
claim to be the largest in the Province of E. Lancashire
there was an exceptional attendance at the meeting held in the
Freemasons' Hall, Manchester, on Wednesday, the 28th ult., the
following amongst others being present : Bros. J. M. H. Blamey
W.M., T. H. Scholfield I.P.M., R. Alf. Hepworth S.W., S. Gaskill
J.W., J. M. Sinclair P.M. P.P.J.G.D. Treasurer , Jos. Clemmey
Secretary, H. A. Owles S.D., John Allen 1.G., H. H.Warburton
P.M. P.P.G.D., J. Wildgoose P.M. P.P.J.G.D., John Studd P.M.
P.P.G.D.C., T. G. Sparkes P.M., R. L. McMillan P.M., Richard
Simister P.M., Edward Roberts Asst. Prov. G. T. (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ), Samuel Edwards, J. B. Hossall, J. E. Mead , John
Farley, Wm . Moorhouse, Geo . Taylor, C. Slee , Wm . Spurr, F.Nield ,
A. Willing, J. A.Lee, J.H. Studd, Alf. T. Youle , J. W.Mottershead ,
Jno. Bolton , A. Dunn, Isaac Taylor, E. Buzzard , William Morton,
Robt. Acomb, Arthur Nield , Joseph Grime, Geo. Garlick, Walter
Stott .
Visitors : Bros. F. W. Lean P.M. Harmony 935 , Longsight
2464 Prov. S.G.D., Thos. T. Sefton W.M. Albert Victor 1773,
Robt. Meggitt D. of C. Duke of York 2449 , E. Webb I.P.M.Newall
1134 , J. W. Shaw P.M. Wilton 1077, Duchess of York_2482,
Wm . Amery P.M., S. Dawson Ashton 1140, W. Harrison Prince
Leopold 1588, E. Prior De Vere 1794.
Ūpon this evening there were admitted into the Lodge three
new members, in the persons of Bro. John Farley, and Messrs .
Robert Race and Thos. Boardman Bolton . The first was a joining
member , hailing from the Fidelity Lodge, No. 269, Blackburn,
whilst the latter were initiates. The ceremonies were performed
respectively by the W.M.and Bro . Scholfield , both being assisted
by Bros. Johu Studd P.M. and Sam . Gaskill J.W. The latter is
making remarkably steady progress , and shows signs of developing
into a more than ordinarily efficient officer.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were proposed and responded to . That of the Initiates was
proposed by the W.M., in his usual finished manner. In respond
ing, Bro. Race said that " any diffidence which he might have felt
in saying a few words in response to the toast so kindly proposed ,
would have been entirely dispelled by the cordiality with which the
Brethren had received his fellow Initiate and himself. He owed a
debt of gratitude to his good friend the Junior Warden for having
introduced him to the Lodge . He had been deeply impressed with
the ceremony of initiation , unfolding, as it proceeded , beauties he
had not dreamt of; and he had been more than delighted with the
brotherly kindness shown to him by the members. He thanked
them all heartily for their very warm reception, and hoped the
future would see him develop into a Mason as good and true as the
most exacting of his Brethren could desire."
Other toasts followed , which were very agreeably relieved by
songs, recitations, & c., from Bros. Spurr, Owles , Gailick , Gaskill,
J. W.Maltby, and Payne Clarke , the two latter being well known
in musical circles.
0 0 0 ONof St. John was held at the Masonic Hall, llminster, when
LODGE OF SYMPATHY, No. 483 .
place on Wednesday, when , by permission of the Provincial
Grand Master of Kent, its meeting place was removed to commodious
quarters at the Royal Clarendon Hotel, Gravesend. Although
established so far back as 1842, the Lodge for some timejast had
been in a languishing condition , but recently greater energy has
been displayed by the successive Masters , and during the time that
Bro . R. J. Beamish occupied the chair considerable advancement
was made. The present W.M., Bro . Thomas T. Hogg , determined
to mark his year of office by an entirely new departure . Sub
scriptions were invited , and a handsome set of Lodge furniture was
purchased at a cost altogether of some £ 120 , while Bro . Hogg, in
addition to liberal contributions, presented a beautiful banner on
which has been designed the new seal or crest of the Lodge.
As might have been expected on such an occasion a large
number of Brethren assembled to assist at the opening ceremony
at the new quarters. There being a considerable amount of
business to transact, the Lodge was opened at five o'clock by Bro.
Chronicle . ( 1716 MARCH 1894 .
Hogg, who was supported by the following Brethren : R.J. Beamish
I.P.M., Thomas H. Siggs S.W., John Primus Moore J.W., H. Forss
S.D., William Hawkes J.D., T. W.Galler 1.G., A. Ronaldson P.M.
Treas., E. W. Robins P.M. Sec ., C. Matthews D.C., E. Coste
P.P.G.R., Wm . Hills P.G.J.W., Hy. Doughty P.P.G. Std . Br., W.
J. Hayward P.M., W. H. Hedger P.M. 77, C. Ronaldson I.P.M.
162, Chas. Lane 2404, Thos . T. Ritchie 1343, Chas. Hind P.M. Sec .
299, J. G. Dale P.M. 169, E. B. Wilks 77, F. T. Patteson , Orlton
Cooper P.M. 211, & c .
After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , the
Treasurer's report was presented. This, considering the great
expense that had been incurred , was highly satisfactory , and as
will be seen later on did not prevent the Lodge from exercising their
usual benevolence. Bro. R. Brown , of the Capper Lodge . No. 1076 ,
was accepted as a Joining Member and took his seat in the Lodge.
Messrs. Wm . Matthews, Ernest Ingman , Edward Matthews, John
Withford Cork , and Wm . Spencer Bowen , were balloted for and
approved ; and , being in attendance, were duly initiated into the
mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by Bro. Hogg. In order
to avoid confusion the first three candidates were taken alone, and
the ceremony proceeded as far as the investiture , when the other
two were admitted and the initiation thus far repeated ; theaddress
being subsequently delivered to all the new made Brethren . The
chair was then taken by Bro . J. P.Moore P.M., and the Lodge
having been opened in the second degree Bro. William Denton
was passed. Both ceremonies were admirably rendered, and made
an evident impression on the respective candidates. This most
desirable result is evidently due to the capital training obtained in
the Lodge of Instruction which , under the Preceptorship of Bro.
Henry Forss P.M.and P.Z., has frequently been alluded to in our
columns.
On the proposition of Bro . Hogg , seconded by Bro. Beamish ,
the sum of five guineas was voted to be placed on Bro . Ronaldson's
list as Steward for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . In
returning thanks the Treasurer stated that he was able to take up
no less a sum than £62 15s at the recent Festival, which he
thought, considering their limited numbers, was something to be
proud of.
Bro. Beamish then proposed , and Bro . Doughty seconded , that
a vote of thanks be accorded to the W.M., and entered on the
minutes , for the very handsome present he had made to the
Brethren in the shape of the Lodge banner. This was carried amid
great applause . A petition from a distressed Brother was signed
and recommended to the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and another
candidate having been proposed , the Lodge was closed in perfect
barmony, and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet hall where
a capital dinner was served by Bro. Baldock .
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and many
eylogistic and complimentary speeches were made, the general
opinion being that the Lodge bad effected & judicious move
towards success . The evening's entertainment was enlivened by
several songs by the Brethren , Bro. Ayling Organist officiating at
the piano .
O O O
LODGE OF FAITH , No. 581.
T the ordinary meeting of this Lodge, held at the Gransmoor
AT Hotel, Openshaw , on Wednesday, the 21st ult., there were
present :--Bros . G. H. Barnes I.P.M., Henry B. Brown W.M., H ,
J. Harrison S.W., Joseph Lever J.W., W. Jones S.D., Robert Ads
head J.D., G. H. Scott I.G., J. C. Brown Treas., J. M. Frost P.M.
Secy., P. Swift P.M., John Greenup P.M. D. of C., William Kay
P.M., S. Whittaker P.M., Edward Roberts P.M.Asst. Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), John Chadderton, W. Birchall Gleave,
Chas. H. Griffiths, W. H. Wagstaff, Dr. Edwin E. Jones, J. T.
Moorhouse, J. G. Hewson , Thomas Tyers , Samuel Andrew , Joseph
Harrison , Geo. Hebden . Visitors : — Bros. Geo . W. Davies S.W.
1459, Wm . Bee P.M. 1459 P.P.G.S., Robt. Lingard S.W. 1083,
Geo. W. Watson 1459, A.Walker 654, A. Longworth 1083, A. E.
Burgess 1459.
After the reading and confirmation of minutes, Bro. W. B.
Gleave was raised by Bro . Swift P.M., the working tools being ex
plained by Bro . Lever J.W.
The usual festive board followed ,when Loyal and Masonic toasts
were submitted, the same being varied by songs and sketches from
Bros. Hewson , Griffiths, Burgess, Roberts, and others. Bro. E. E.
Jones accompanied the songs.
O O
NYANZA LODGE, No. 1197.
N Tuesday, the 6th , the annual celebration of the festival
Bro . H. J. Trump, the present Mayor of Taunton, was installed
as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, as successor to Bru . A.
W. Howard. The installation ceremony was periormed by Bro.
Arthur Stevens P.M. of the Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity,
Taunton , No. 261, in the regretted absence of Bro. R. C. Else
D.P.G.M., who had been obliged to leave for Taunton to take part
in the election of Grand Treasurer. The W.M. appointed and
invested his Officers . The customary banquet was held afterwards
at the George Hotel, under the presidency of the W.M., and was
largely attended.
0 0 0
LODGE OF TRUTH , No. 1458.
at the house of Bro. Tom Wood , the Wheat Sheaf, High
Street, Manchester, on Monday, 26th February . There was a very
numerous attendance of members and friends, and a delightful
programme was submitted , several numbers being contributed by
favourites from the Manchester concerts , the whole proving an un .
precedented success.
 17TH MARCH 1894. ) The Freemason's
A musical party was formed from members of the Lodge, and in
addition several Brethren from other Lodges kindly gave their ser
vices . Bro . Alexander Marr sang with conspicuous success, “ Down
in the deep,' The diver,” and, in conjunction with Bro. Payne
Clark , - Excelsior." Bro. Owles sang “ The Admiral's yarn," with
impressive effect. The triumph of the evening was undoubtedly
" Lend ine your aid ” . (Irene), being especially fine. He was also
very successful in a favourite air from Lurline, " Come into the
garden , Maud,” “ Let me like a soldier fall,” “ When other lips,"
etc.
Six popular humourists gave selections, and it is therefore diffi
cult to single outany oneof the number for especial commendation.
Wemay , however,mention Mr. Fox Turner, who gave imitations of
George Thorne, and rendered " The village concert,” and “ Olympia
in splendid style. Mr. Moon gave Chevalier's song “ 'E dunno
where 'e are ," and several others ; Bro. Mutteen was successful in
a spirited rendering of Gilbert's." Yarn of the Nancy Bell.” Bro .
Robinson's song, “ It's a long lane that never has a turning," was
much appreciated . Humorous selections of a very superior kind
were also given by Messrs.Ward and Shemes the songswere ably
accompanied by Bro. W. H. Worsley J.W. of the Lodge.
The evening was a most enjoyable one, and the promoters were
warmly congratulated upon the thorough success which bad atten
ded . their efforts . It is in contemplation to repeat the concert at a
very early date .
Amongst the many Provincial Officers who were present we
noted Bros. J. W. Abbott 1030 and 1459, Fred Hilton 1055 and
2363 , Joseph Lees 1345 and 2295 , Alfred Hebden 1458, and Edward
Roberts 1459.
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CARADOC LODGE, No. 1573 .
THE annual meeting was held on Monday, 5th inst., when Bro.
the second time. He appointed the Officers in regular form .
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DUKE OF FIFE LODGE, No. 2345 .
THE fourth election meeting was held at the Alexandra Hotel,
T Clapham Common , S.W., on Wednesday, the 15th ult . The
- ballot was taken for Mr. Horace Cross Mitchell, known in the
theatrical world as Horace Charlton, and proving unanimous in
his favour he was impressively initiated into the Order .
The annual elections took place with the following result :-A.
Harvey W.M., R. Steele Treasurer, Patrick Tyler. Auditors --Bros.
Baldwin , Morris, and Wyer P.P.G.D.C. Kent.
The musical portion of the meeting wasvery successful, songs
being given by Bros. Lyell S.D., Wood Secretary, W. Stracey and
H. Mitchell, violin solos by Bro. Horace Cross Mitchell, all of
which were well received .
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MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE, No. 2363.
THE ordinary meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel,
T Manchester, on Monday, 26th ult. There were present :
Bros. W. A. Brabner W.M., F. W. Wollaston I.P.M., Cryil H.
Beever S.W., Chas. Harrop J.W., M. Thomas P.M. P.P.G.D. Secy.,
Henry Nall P.M. S.D., Fred Hilton P.M.Prov . G.D.C. J.D., Seth
Wrigley P.M. D.C., Edwyn A. Smith Org ., J. W. Lloyd P.M., Edw .
Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Thomas
Hamnett, Sam Luke, W. W. Hitching, G. R.Ward, S. H. Stubbs.
Visitors :-Bros. Joseph Lees Prov. G.S. 1345, John Travers S.W.
* 1387, T. H. Thomason P.M. 739, Jas. Beardmore P.M. 2482, W.
Muir 204 , F. Todd 1052.
After the minutes had been confirmed, Bro . Sheldon Harold
Stubbs was interrogated in the usual way, and having answered
satisfactorily ,he was passed by Bro. Thomas, the latterbeing assisted
by Bros. Beever and Wrigley .
Bro . Brabner W.M. presented to the Lodge a magnificent
banner , which had been made at his own premises in Princess
Street, Manchester , and under his own personal supervision. It
was of elegant workmanship, the design being an enlarged copy of
the foundation jewel, with the addition of several characteristic
Masonic emblems. The gift evoked the warmest enthusiasm from
the brethren present, and Bro . Brabner was accorded a fitting vote
of thanks, wbich he duly acknowledged .
At the festive board which followed , the orthodox toasts were
very , agreeably relieved by songs, recitations, and instrumental
music, rendered by Bros. Hilton , Thomas, Hall, Smith , Thomason ,
Beever and Todd .
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THE regular meeting of this increasingly popular Lodge was
on Tuesday, the 27th ult.
The Lodge was opened at 7.45 by Bro. Lingard acting W.M.,
the other Officers being Bros. Fryer S.W., Loebeli J.W., Dean S.D.,
Crone J.D., and Slee 1.6 . After the reading of the minutes,
Bro . Shorrocks accepted the position of candidate, and the
ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed by Bro. Lingard ,
who was assisted by Bro. Fryer. Bro. Lenard now assumed the
principal chair, and Bro. Hepworth evincing a readiness to act as
eandidate , the ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed . Upon
the proposition of Bro . Abbott,which was seconded by Bro. Higham ,
the Secretary was instructed to forward a vote of condolence from
the Brethren to the family of the late William Lindop, recently
deceased .
During the evening , the names of four Brethren who were
desirous of becoming members were submitted to the meeting.
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MARK MASONRY .
SINCERITY LODGE, No. 35 .
THE
Temple, Town Hall, Stonehouse, when Bro. John Parker
S.W., unanimously elected by the Brethren, was installed as W.M.,
by dispensation , for the year ensuing. The ceremony was ably
carried out by the retiring W.M., Bro . George Dunsterville. In
the evening the Brethren of Şincerty Mark and the Ark Mariners
Lodge, which is attached to the Mark Lodge, dined together at the
Nasonic Club, Plymouth , an excellent supper being well served up.
Bro . J. Parker the W.M. of the Mark Lodge presided , and was
supported by Bro. F. M. H. Somerville the W.C.N. of the Ark
Mariners Lodge.
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ROBINSON LODGE, No. 255 .
A Lodge estindesday evening,the 27th ult.,at the Freemasons
Hall, Brewer Street, Maidstone, when Bro. F. W. Wright P.P.G.
J.W. Kent, was presented with his portrait in recognition of his
services to the Lodge as Secretary for several years . The portrait
is a capital likeness, and was executed by Mr. Hibling, of Week
Street. Bro. Wright is sitting in an arm chair, with his regalia ,
whilst above the portrait is the nameof the Lodge, and beneath
that the following inscription : " To W. Bro . F. W. Wright P.M.
P.P.G.J.W. Sec. 1890-94 . Presented at the Freemasons' Hall, in
open Lodge, Feb. 27th, 1894.” The presentation was made by Bro .
J. H. Bridge W.M., on behalf of the members.
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EUSTON LODGE, No. 399 .
THE members had the honour of entertaining their Worshipful
Monday, the 26th ult., at the Grafton Rooms, W. The Lodge was
opened by Bro. Sir Lionel Darell, Bart., P.G.W., the senior Past
Master of the Lodge. The Ark Mariners Lodge was opened by
Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , Bt., M.P., and Bros. Lord Skelmersdale,
Woodhouse Bevan , and Colonel Egerton were elevated as Ark
Mariners by Bro . C. F. Matier Grand Sec .' The Lodges were then
adjourned and the Brethren retired to luncheon , which was pre
sided over by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught. On the Lodges
being resumed, H.R.H. the W.M., attended by Bros. the Earl of
Euston Treas., and Coļ. A. B. Cook Prov. G.M.Middx. Sec., en
tered and was formally placed in the chairs of Master and Com
mander by Bros. Sir Lionel Darell and Sir Reginald Hanson . The
Officers were presented to his Royal Highness by Bro . Frank
Richardson , Grand Registrar, after which the Lodges were closed ,
by command of the W.M., by Bro . Clement Godson , the Deputy
Master. His Royal Highness was graciously pleased to accept
from the members the jewels of W.Master and W. Commander N.,
and to express his entire satisfaction with the arrangements which
had been made and most admirably carried out by the Manager of
Blanchard and Co.
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ST . JOHN THE BAPTIST LODGE, No, 404.
THE annual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall, Penzance ,
TI Bro. W. Colenso being impressively installed as W.M. by
Bro . Major Ross P.M. P.P.G.S.W. An interesting feature of the
proceedings was the presentation to the Lodge by Bro . W. K.
Baker P.M. P.P.G.S.W. of a large portrait group of the founders .
The brethren afterwards dined together at the Western Hotel.
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ST. HELEN'S CHAPTER , No. 531.
THE Annual Convocation was held at the Masonic Hall, Hartle
THboan,method Court oration was como. Behe dasem being deferred,
owing to his recent severe accident, from which he is happily
recovering, though slowly. Comp. T. H. Johnson was installed H.,
by Comp. B. Levy P.Z. P.P.G.H., and Comp. C. T. Watson as J.
The banquet was served at the King's Head Hotel.
A pretty little tale is going the rounds just now , says “ the
Mallet,” in “ Glasgow Evening News,” of the fraternaland Masonic
spirit which exists among the Brotherhood in San Francisco. The
brother -in -law of the W.M. of a Lodge in Glasgow was, it appears,
while on a visit to 'Frisco with his ship, accidentally drowned . His
shipmates in looking through his belongings came upon a Masonic
document which they sent with intimation of his death , to the
headquarters of the Craft in the town. The parchment proved the
dead man to have been a member of the Craft made only some
eighteen months previously . The body meanwhile having been re
covered , it was claimed by the Freemasons of San Francisco, and
during the next two days a Masonic funeral was advertised in the
public prints, resulting in a large number of the Craft turning out
to the burial, which took place at the Masonic portion of the bury .
ing ground in town . The recital calls for no comment, and I but
place it on record in tribute to our Brethren across the soa .
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THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—Will you permit me to record my
thanks to all those Brethren who so kindly attended at Grand
Lodge on Wednesday last, and recorded their votes in my favour.
I pledge myself to contest the next Election , and trust that the
efforts of my friends on that occasion will place me at the head of
the poll.
Yours fraternally ,
CHAS. W. HUDSON P.P.G.W.
Brighton , 9th March 1894 .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR ,-As it is impossible for me to thank personally the
Brethren who supported me yesterday in the election for Grand
Treasurer, I ask you to allow me space in your valuable paper to
convey to them my appreciation of their kindness , and thanks for
their votes and interest.
It will be my earnest endeavour to retain their confidence by
doing all in my power to uphold the dignity of such a high position
in the Craft.
I am , Dear Sir,
Yours fraternally ,
JOSEPH C. DIMSDALE .
50 Cornhill, London , E.C.
8th March 1894 .
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GRAND OFFICERS AT THE FESTIVALS.
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—I can hardly endorse the views of
your correspondent whose letter appeared last week under the
ábove heading. I do not see that Grand Officers of the year should
be expected to support the Charities of the Order any more than
other Craftsmen, and I argue on the line that, after all, the Insti
tutions are merely off-shoots of Freemasonry, and nothing what
ever to do with it officially. The Grand Officers are not appointed
for mere energy displayed on behalf of the Charities, and it would
be a poor look out for the Order as a whole if any such test was
applied . Freemasonry has many important duties to perform
besides supporting its Charity funds, not the least of which is to
do good to others as we would like it done to ourselves —that is,
rather by stealth than by flaunting it publicly before the world.
I admit the Institutions are a splendid adjunct to Freemasonry,
but there is a far wider field for the exercise of Masonry than they
present, and a vast amount of good to be done without the expendi
ture ofmoney. TheGrand Officers should set an example in good
works, and in doing that would prove their fitness for the honours
conferred upon them .
Yours fraternally,
A WORKER IN FREEMASONRY .
London , 7th March 1894 .
FREEMASONS' TREAT TO OLD PEOPLE .
F all the charitable entertainments provided from time to time
OF for the poorer part of the population of Northampton, not
one is looked forward to with more pleasurable anticipation than
the annual treat to the aged poor given by the local Masons. The
custom was initiated some few years ago, and has always been
attended with great success. This year was no exception to the
general rule, for a brighter and more cheerful company than that
which assembled in the Corn Exchange on a recent Thursday it
would be difficult to imagine. Altogether some 740 tickets were
distributed , the recipients of the invitations all being old people
over 60 years of age. Some imposition having been experienced
in the distribution of the tickets, extra care was this year taken in
this respect, so that no stone was left unturned tomakethe gather
ing a complete success . The whole of the old folks were seated at
the tables before four o'clock , at which time the Right Worshipful
Provincial Grand Master (the Right Hon .the Earlof Euston , D.L.),
the Mayor of Northampton (Ald . H. E. Randall), the Ex-Mayor
(Bro. Councillor Henry Martin ), the Worshipful Deputy Grand
Master (Bro . Butler Wilkins), accompanied by the Masters, Past
Masters, and Wardens of the Pomfret, Eleanor Cross, Delapré, and
Kingsley Lodges, entered the hall, and marched to the orchestra
amid ringing cheers. Grace was sung almost immediately , and
then the old folks set to with a will. Bro. Captain Hughes was
entrusted entirely with the management of the commissariat
department, and many of the willing helpers were members of the
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local Volunteer companies , whose assistance proved most accept
able . The fare was of the best , everyone was well looked after,
and as a result all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Altogether the
use of twenty -eight long tables had to be requisitioned in order to
satisfactorily accommodate the large number of visitors.
During the tea selections were rendered on the organ by Bros.
Brook Sampson , C. J. King, R. W. Stricklınd , and T. H. Vials.
After grace had been sung, a short a dress was given by Lord
Euston . On behalf of the Masons of the town he welcomed the
company to their third gathering , which he hoped in the future
would becomean annual occurrence . He hoped those present had
enjoyed themselves as much as the Masons had enjoyed seeing
them . He believed the event would show to the people that the
Masons, although some persons called them secret societies, did
not limit their charity to themselves alone. The great object was
to do good to all.
The Mayor, who was accompanied by Mrs. Randall, thanked
the Masons of the town for the invitation given to himself and the
Mayoress, and expressed the great pleasure it gave them to accept
it. He was glad to see the large assembly of townspeople so
thoroughly enjoying themselves , and was gratified to think that
the localMasons were carrying out the traditions of their Craft in
entertaining those who stood in need of it more than they did
themselves , and those who were not provided with the comforts of
life. He spoke of the feelings of love and sympathy shown by the
Masons, and was pleased to see the spirit in which the affair was
carried out. No doubt they would like to see three or four similar
gatherings in each year. His Worship concluded by again thanking
the Masons for the invitation to himself and the Mayoress, and
hoped that the rest of the evening would prove enjoyable in every
sense of the word .
The speechmaking having concluded, drinks of various kinds
were given to those who liked them , and tobacco was distributed to
smokers, and snuff to the snuff takers.
A musical entertainment followed . Tho whole of the arrange
ments for the entertainment were made and capably carried out
by a committee comprising Bros. J. J. Hart, C. E. Thorpe, C. R.
Noble, C. J. King, T. H. Vials, Brook Sampson , and R. W. Strick
land . A cordial vote of thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress for
their attendance was accorded with great heartiness, on the pro
position of Lord Euston . On leaving the hall each old lady was
presented with a quarter -pound packet of tea . The general
arrangements were entrusted to a committee consis of Bros.
Butler Wilkins D.P.G.M., C. E Thorpe, G. Ellard , S. B. Wilkin .
son , T. Merry, A. Cockerill, H. Martin, R. W. Strickland , the Rev.
Hodges, H. Manfield , A. Jones, J. Currall, J. Hughes, W. J. Hull,
G. Butcher, W. F. Tipler , J. J. Hart, T. H. Vials , T. Emery, and
C. J. King . The honorary secretarial duties were in the hands of
Bro . H. W. K. Markham . Subsequently the members of the
committee sat down to a dinner at the Masonic Hall, Prince's
Street.- Northampton Mercury.
THE OLD ACQUAINTANCE MUSICAL SOCIETY.
THE annual dinner of the members of this, the oldest musical
THE society in London , was held on Wednesday, the 14th ult., at
the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street, W.C., when upwards
of 230 guests assembled to enjoy a capital dinner, and spend &
pleasant evening in the realmsof Melpomene. Mr. S. J. Pallant,
one of the oldest members, presided , and soon struck the keynote
of the entertainment, for after very impressively saying grace
before meat, he immediately added , “ Now , gentlemen , you may
smoke.” During the repast a small but well organised orchestra,
under the direction of Mr. Thomas Batty , discoursed some
excellent morceaux, the solos by Messrs . Hanson (Oboe) and
Preveneers ( Cello ) being much appreciated. The principal per
formers at the concert were the Meistersingers, Messrs. Sexton,
Haste , Forrington and Norcross , whose contributions were
excellently rendered and loudly applauded . The other artistes
were Lionel Brough , one of the best raconteurs in England, whose
“ yarns were received with roars of laughter , Mr. Creswick, who
showed what charming music can be obtained by an artistic
manipulation of the banjo, Mr. Carsdale, with his “ life-like"
imitations, and Miss Katie James, whose songs were intensely
funny. Mr. James Kift, the society's musical director, officiated
at the piano in his usual able manner. The society numbers 401
members, which is its full strength , and considering the popularity
of the chairman , no one need wonder at its success.
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VOL . XXXIX . - No. 1,002.
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY , 24th
PERPETUAL ANNUITIES.
E have thus far refrained from any special
WE reference to the bargain made by Bro . Heaton
with the Royal Masonic Bevevolent Institution
connection with his princely donation of 1,200 guineas
to the funds of the Charity , because our original
informant of the details did not desire to be the means
of publishing them to the world : but now that the
Yorkshire papers have given full particulars, as was
shown by our extract from the Dewsbury Daily News
last week, the obstacle is removed , and we are at liberty
to discuss the matter in its several parts , and we
approach the subject with the feeling that considerable
caution is necessary on all sides while dealing with the
question .
It is an old adage that one should not look a gift
horse in the mouth , and in order to justify any criticism
we may feel it our duty to offer, we may at once say
that the donation of Bro. Heaton was hardly a gift pure
and simple, inasmuch as a bargain was made, and a
bargain , too , that we shall show is considerably against
the Institution , if regarded from a strictly financial
standpoint. We fully recognise that the gift was a free
will offering on the part of Bro. Heaton , and all honour
to him for the handsome addition he made to this year's
income of the Benevolent Institution — would that others
would follow his example , if not by actual payment
during their lifetime, at least by a legacy at their
decease , for it is a noticeable feature that among the
many wealthy Brethren who evince considerable concern
in the welfare of the Institutions, there are so very few
who remember them in their wills, and even when they
do it is only to a comparatively small extent - legacies
of £ 500 or upwards being virtually unknown to the
Masonic Funds. But we are degressing from the point
at issue.
The bargain made in connection with this donation
of £ 1260 to the Benevolent Institution provides for a
permanent annuity of £ 40 per annum , and great care
has been taken to ensure its perpetuity , the right of
nomination descending to Bro. Heaton's Lodge (the
Amphibious, Heckmond wike) on the decease of himself
and wife , and , should the Lodge cease to exist , it then
goes to the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire,
which latter body is sure to last as long as Freemasonry
is known in this country . Wemust therefore regard
the annuity as a permanency , and, reckoning the value
of money at 24 per cent., the basis on which the calcu-
lations of a few years hence will have to be made, even
if just now it is possible to get 27, the price, from a
strictly business point of view should have been nearer
£ 1600 . This makes the bargain stand out £340 against
th e Institution , and although
we should be sorry to say
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or do anything that would have the effect of lessening
the receipts of the Benevolent Institution , such an
arrangement cannot be described as businesslike . It
may , perhaps, be defensible on Masonic grounds, or at
in least there are some who will so argue, but we have
always maintained that Masonic finances should be
conducted on strict business lines , divested of mere
sentiment or brotherly regard .
One argument used in defence of the Institution's
agreement is that with so many annuities being annually
paid out one or two fixtures make little or no difference ,
and that is certainly true ; but such an arrangement as
has been entered into can only be defended on general
grounds - no special exceptions must be made — and to
prove that such a defence is impossible it is only
necessary to give a moment's study to figures and
possibilities.
Let us suppose that individual Provinces , as well as
the metropolis, joined their forces for the future, and
instead of making their donations as has previously been
done, in return for personal votes , effected separate
combinations to secure perpetual nominations . Wild
as such a scheme may appear at first blush there is 9
nothing impossible or improbable about it , for the
growing idea of the age is to get value for money , and
as much more as possible . If such a course was carried
into effect the Benevolent Institution would find itself
in a comparatively few years in a difficult position as
regards its obligations, and if such a result would follow
a wholesale adoption of this purchasing principle, how
is it possible to defend even a single instance of it ?
Tomake itself perfectly secure the Benevolent Institution
ought to invest £ 1600 to provide this perpetual annuity,
and having only received £ 1260 for the bargain it is not
unreasonable to ask where the remaining £340 is to
come from ?
In considering this question we must sink all per
sonalities . It is not the 1200 guineas received from
Bro . Heaton or the perpetual annuity promised to him
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that has to be considered , so much as what may be done
in years to come, with this particular bargain as a pre
cedent to work upon , and it is in this connection we
desire our present remarks to be considered by Brethren
who support the Institution . Having made a good bar
gain this time it is more than probable that West
Yorkshire, at least, will endeavonr to repeat it next
year , and the organisation of the Province in charity
matters is so perfect that if it is attempted there is every
probability it will be carried into effect, so far as its
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share of the arrangement is concerned
Institution aftord to repeat the bargain is, then , the
question to be considered ? and we are of opinion
the subject should be carefulty thought out from all
points of view before any decision is arrived at.
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It may be urged that if some special concession is
not made Brethren will not come forward with such
handsome donations — more the pity , but even if the
Institution lose them altogether it would almost be
better than entering on an arrangement which we can
see no justification for, if the matter is to be treated as
strict business. But as we have said , it is not the
repetition of such individual donations that has to be
considered , but rather the possibilities now opened up
to well organised Provinces or combinations of Brethren
tangible return
who desire to get such a tangible return for their
for their
generosity , as is provided by a perpetual right of presen
tation to an annuity of £ 40 per annum , purchased at a
price of 1200 guineas only , instead of about £ 1600,
which should be the price, calculated on the present
value of Consols.
The £ 1260 received from West Yorkshire if invested
to -day in 21 per cent. Consols would bring in an income
of £ 32 a year so long as no reduction was made in the
rate of interest allowed on these government funds, but
in view of past experiences we know that such a rate is
by no means a certainty, and that being so we must
allow a small margin in our calculations for compulsory
reduction . The question at issue is, therefore , can the
Institution undertake to provide perpetual annuities at
an annual loss of £8 , for the sole purpose, it is
imagined , of having £ 1260 given in one sum as the
purchase price ? We are of the same opinion as many
others will doubtless be - we hardly see how to refuse
such a splendid donation from an individual, though we
regard the arrangement as unsound finance, but we
should hardly take the same view if a combination of
Craftsnien desired similar terms.
THE BOYS SCHOOL ELECTION .
S we said last week , the ballot paper for the coming
A election of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys
contains particulars in regard to forty -three candidates ,
who will compete for thirty declared vacancies, so that
upwards of two-thirds of the applicants will speedily
be provided with maintenance and education .
There are four last application cases, of whom No. 5 ,
P. A. Thomas , comes forward for the third time, with
seventy -one votes already polled ; he is one of eight
children left to the care of a widowed mother, the wife
of an Initiate of the Glamorgan Lodge, No. 36 , in the
Eastern Division of South Wales ; the father was
initiated a short time prior to his decease , which
occurred at the end of 1891, and was a subscriber to
his Lodge at that date . No. 28 , A. E. Packham , is one
of four children dependent on their mother, of whom
two are partially provided for. The father was initiated
in the City of London Lodge, No. 901, and subsequently
joined the Epping, No. 2077, in the Province of Essex .
No. 31, Frank Edward Fenner, an only child left to a
mother's care , is the son of a Brother initiated in the
Buckingham and Chandos Lodge, No. 1150 , London ,
while the remaining last case is No. 37, Herbert Lord ,
one of three children left by an initiate of the Derby
Allcroft Lodge , No. 2168, London , who rose to the
dignity of Master in that Lodge.
Two of the candidates are parentless : No. 33,
R. H. Brooks, one of a family of two, left by an old
member of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge, No. 1962 ;
and No. 41, A. S. Vernon , an only child of a former
member of the Temple Lodge, No. 101. With so large
a proportion of vacancies we hope these special cases
will be successful at the coming contest, and particularly
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so those who now come forward for the last time their
age will allow .
Summarising the Masonic districts to which the
fathers of the candidates belonged , we find that London
is answerable for sixteen cases single handed , and
shares responsibility with other districts in five more.
Devonshire , Kent, and the Eastern Division of South
Wales each have two candidates on the list ; Derbyshire,
Dorsetshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and
Oxfordshire each have a case of their own and share
responsibility in a second ; Beds., Berks., West Lanca
shire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk , Northumberland , Somerset,
Surrey, Sussex, and North and East Yorkshire, each
have a single candidate ; while Durham , Essex,
Gloucestershire , Hereford , and Middlesex each share
with another district responsibility in single cases. It
will thus be seen that the claimsare spread over a large
area and, as we said last week , when speaking of the
sister Institution, a keen competition is likely to be one
of the results. Let us hope the most deserving cases
will be successful.
Bro. McLeod , the Secretary of the Institution , has
inaugurated a new feature in connection with the ballot
papers which , small in itself, has already been widely
appreciated . He has had the Boys School forms per
forated , so as to allow of their easier separation , and
anyone who has had a large number of the forms to
deal with will at once recognise the advantage of the
proceeding, for without the perforation it is no unusual
thing for the proxies to be torn . The wonder is the
innovation has not been adopted ere this , but
Bro. McLeod is not less deserving of thanks on that
account.
The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the
new Parish Church Schools, Denton's Green -lane, St.
Helens, will be performed on Easter Tuesday by the
Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master of England and
Prov .Grand Master of West Lancashire, the Right Hon .
the Earl of Lathom . Full Masonic honours will be
observed , and probably 400 or 500 Masons from the
various Lodges in Lancashire will be present. The
arrangements are being carried out by the Prov. Grand
Secretary, Bro . W.Goodacre.
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It was arranged that the fifteen sections should be
worked yesterday (Good Friday) at the St. Luke's Lodge
of Instruction , No. 144 , at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude
Street, Chelsea , commencing at 6.30 p.m., in accordance
with regular custom .
MASONIC HALL FOR GLASGOW .
S already mentioned in our columns, the Brethren of Glasgow
AShave started on a determined effort to provide a suitable
Masonic Hall for their city, having registered a Company with &
capital of £ 20,000 for the purpose . The scheme as set forth by the
promoters gives every promise of success , and we hope thedesires
of our Scotch Brethren may be fully realised . The capital is
divided into £ 1 shares, of which 5s is payable on application , and
5s on allotment. An eligible site has been acquired for the pro
posed buildings, which it is intended shall consist of a large Hall,
with necessary accommodation , two Lodge Rooms,offices and Busi
ness Premises. The whole is to be erected at an estimated'outlay
of £ 11,000 , which , with the cost of the ground and furniture, & c.,
will bring the initial outlay up to about $ 16,000 . To the investing
members of the Order we have always considered the security pro
vided by well arranged Masonic Halls should offer special attraction,
and on this principle we think they should weigh the claimsof the
Glasgow Hall Company. Further particulars are given elsewhere
in this issue, or may be obtained from the offices of the Company,
212 West George Street, Glasgow .
It is announced that the Midland Railway Company contem
plate issuing tickets from London to Scotland every Saturday dur
ing August and September at a single fare for the double journey,the
tickets being available for return any day within a fortnight. This
should prove a great concession to Tourists,and be productive of
increased traffic .
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24TH MAR ) em
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HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT.
LARGELY attended meeting of the Provincial
A Grand Lodge Committee was held at the Junction
Hotel, Eastleigh , on Saturday , 3rd inst . , when the
question of the forthcoming elections to the Boys and
Girls Schools was considered , and the voting power of
the Province reported on . Two girls were adopted as
candidates for the Girls School , one being a last chance ,
which the Committee pledged themselves to carry
through successfully if possible ; and the claims of a
third candidate will come up with the view to her
adoption for the following election . One Boy was
adopted, and a second also contingent on voting power
being obtained from the Province of Dorset , on which
the case has some claim . Some charitable grants were
made , and a sum of fifty guineas was granted from
Provincial Grand Lodge funds as a special donation to
each of the central Charities . Bibles were selected for
presentation to the four “ Lewises " who took part in
the recent ceremony of laying the foundation stone of
St. John's Church , Boscombe. The books will bear a
suitable inscription on the covers, commemorative of the
interesting and solemn ceremony in which these young
lads assisted .
BELFAST MASONIC CHARITIES.
HE annualmeeting in connection with the Belfast
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the 12th inst . In the absence, through ill health , of
Bro . Thomas Valentine, J.P. , Deputy Provincial Grand
Master, the chair was taken by Bro . Harold R. Smyth
P.P.S.G.W.
The Chairman regretted exceedingly the circum
stances which placed him in that position, as had itnot
been for ill-health the Right Worshipful the Provincial
Grand Master would have occupied it himself. He
would not detain them with a long speech , but there was
one thing he would mention, and he mentioned it with
out fear of contradiction , and that was that there was
not a single charitable institution which so well deserved
commendation as the two principal Masonic charities.
The Masonic Charity Fund as being the elder was
properly concerned with their poorer Brethren during
their life , while the Widows' Fund , which had attained London
its majority, looked after those who were left behind by
deceased brethren . Out of every £1 subscribed for those
charities 19s 9d went to the relief of the afflicted
brethren or their relatives, and the trifling balance went
towards the management and the expenses of printing .
Their subscriptions were gathered from high and low,
rich and poor, in the Masonic Order , and they gave these
subscriptions not with any hope or expectation of getting
any return for themselves, or those who might come after
them , but with the object of helping, aiding, and assisting ENGLISH
those of their poor brethren, who, in the supreme wisdom
of the Great Architect of the Universe, had been brought
into sorrow , sickness, or any other adversity.
The annual reports and statements of accounts were
then submitted , and taken as read .
The annual report of the Charity Fund showed an
income of £407 5s during the past year, with an ex
penditure of £ 391 17s 1d ; that of the Widows ' Fund an
income of £727 6s 11d , with an outlay of £601 12s,
distributed in ordinary grants to sixty - eight widows and
their families, and three special grants, amounting to £30.
The meeting was most enthusiastic , an expression of
regret that it was not possible to make larger grants
being pretty generally endorsed.
There is some talk of endeavouring to establish a
Lodge at Tring, says the “ Bucks Herald,” but whether
it will be carried out is at present uncertain . There have
for some years been a good few brethren resident in and
about Tring, who at present attend Lodges in the
neighbouring towns. This is , of course , somewhat in
convenient, and a number ofyounger brethren having
lately been enrolled , or come to reside in Tring, they
are anxious, if possible, to have a Lodge of their own in
the town .
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ROYAL ARCH .
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UNION CHAPTER, No. 268.
A Ashton-under-Lyne, on Tuesday, the 6th inst . There were
present :-Comps. Walter Eastwood Z., John Smith H. , Allen Shaw
J. , A. W. Siddall P.P.G.S.B. Treas. , Ernest Moss P.Z. Scribe E.
Prov. Gr. Swd. B. , Geo . W. Davies Asst. Soj., William Bee 2nd Asst.
Soj., Walter Newton P.Z. P.P.G.D.C. , J. Kershaw P.Z. P.P.G.
P.S., J. W. Hulley P.Z., John Turner P.Z. Visitors :-Comps.
Dr. Thos. D. Foreman z. 210 P.G.D.C. , W. Thornley P.Z. 210,
Ed. Roberts 1055 (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ).
The minutes having been confirmed, a ballot was taken for Bro.
Henry Lees Holland, Lodge of Union, No. 268, and this being
successful, he was prepared and duly exalted by Comp. Dr. Fore
man, the ceremony being carefully and efficiently done.
Supper followed these proceedings, which in turn was succeeded
by the festive board, where Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were sub
mitted. Companion John Smith proposed the health of the
Visiting Companions. He gave them a very hearty welcome and
expressed the pleasure he experienced in seeing them , making a
special reference to Comp. Foreman , of whom he said that no man
to his knowledge could have rendered the ceremony of exaltation in
& more beautiful or impressive manner.
Comp. Foreman in reply said that Comp. Smith was in the
habit of uttering pleasant things in a characteristically pleasant
way . For his own part he might say that it was a matter of grati.
fication to him to work at any time, and he felt sincerely happy
that on this occasion he had performed his duty satisfactorily. He
had one particular desire, and that was to see the other Companions
work, and in this he would do all he could to assist them .
Songs and recitations were rendered by various Companions, a
very pleasant evening being spent.
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BRIGHTON LODGE, No. 426.
THE installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion, Brigh .
T ton , on the 13th , when Bro. J. Jackson Clark Prov. G.S.D.
was installed W.M. by the outgoing Master, Bro. W. B. Isworth .
On the closing of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to a banquet,
under the presidency of the newly -installed W.M. The usual toasts
were honoured .
in Paris .
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 92 The Freemason's Chronicle . ( 2414 MARCH 1894.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY . LASGOW MASONIC HALL COMPANY,

G LIMITED .
Registered under the Companies Acts , 1862 to 1890, whereby
EASTER HOLIDAYS . the liability of Shareholders is limited to the amount of their
Shares.
On GOOD FRIDAY, SATURDAY, EASTER SUNDAY, and CAPITAL ..........£ 20,000,
MONDAY, CHEAP THIRD CLASS TICKETS , available on day Divided into 20,000 Shares of £ 1 each ,
of issue only, will be issued by certain trains from PADDINGTON , Payable as follows :-55 per Share on Application , 5s per Share on
Kensington (Addison Road), Uxbridge Road, Hammersmith , Shep Allotment, and the remainder in sums not exceeding 5s each ,
herd's Busb, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, Royal Oak, Westbourne at intervals of not less than Six Months.
Park , and from CERTAIN STATIONS on the DISTRICT and
METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS to the following stations, at the DIRECTORS .
fares shown :
Staines...................... 2s od Tilehurst JOHN GRAHAM , ProvincialGrand Master of Glasgow , Chairman.
* Windsor 2s 6d 6s Od F. W.ALLAN , 125 Buchanan Street, Glasgow .
Taplow .... Goring RICHARD BARNWELL, Fairfield Works, Govan ,Glasgow.
Maidenhead . 3s Od JAMES BOYD, 95 Wellington Street, Glasgow .
Cholsey and Moulsford 6s 60
Cookham Wallingford (noton Good COLIN GALLETLEY, 32 James Street, Calton, Glasgow .
Bourne End Friday or Sunday) 7s Od WILLIAM GRAHAM , of Erines, 6 Royal Crescent, Glasgow .
Great Marlow 3s 60 JAMES MENZIES, 68 Bath Street, Glasgow .
Shiplake R. A. M'GILVRAY, 129 West Regent Street, Glasgow .
Henley .... G. C. H. M‘NAUGHT, 271 South York Street, Glasgow .
John B. Neilson, 44 Buchanan Street, Glasgow .
* On Saturday, 24th March, the issue of Cheap Tickets to Windsor JAMES A. REID, 172 St. Vincent Street , Glasgow .
will not commence until 1.0 p.m. MICHAEL SIMONS, 93 Candleriggs, Glasgow .
On EASTER MONDAY, similar tickets will be issued to these JAMES TAYLOR, Jun., 61 Mitchell Street, Glasgow .
stations (except Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring, Cholsey and GEORGE B. YOUNG , 45 West George Street, Glasgow .
Moulsford , and Wallingford ) from CERTAIN STATIONS on the BANKERS.
NORTH LONDON RAILWAY .
THE BANK OF SCOTLAND , Glasgow .
For full particulars, see pamphlets . SOLICITOR .
HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. J. DALRYMPLE DUNCAN, 211 Hope Street, Glasgow .
INTERIM SECRETARIES.
RO . JOHN PROBERT will be happy to provide high class ROBERT E. SMITH , C.A., 212 West George Street, Glasgow .
GEORGE STRATHERN , 53 Waterloo Street, Glasgow .
Ladies ' Nights. For terms:-Woodville, New Barnet, N. ARCHITECT.
J. L. Cowan, I.A., 136 Wellington Street,Glasgow .
OFFICES — 212 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW .
CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.
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It has long been recognised as not creditable to Freemasonry
Announcements are inserted under this head at therate of that in a city of the importance ofGlasgow there should be no hall,
five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time the constructed in accordance with the necessary requirements, capable
ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order. of providing adequate accommodation for important gatherings of
- :0 : the Craft. Moreover, it is admitted on all hands that the Lodge
Rooms presently existing throughout the city are in many respects
unsatisfactory .
GIRLS SCHOOL , In these circumstances it has been resolved that a strong effort
should be made to erect a Masonic Hall worthy of the Province,
JESSIE WINIFRED HICKS (Aged 8 ). and the Company has been formed for this purpose. An eligible
site has been acquired by the purchase of Nos. 98 and 100 West
Second Application . Votes forward 1464. Regent Street and the ground behind Nos. 102 and 104 at an
Her father, Anthony Alexander Hicks,Master Mariner,was initiated exceptionally low price. The subjects are bounded on the east by
in - The Great City " Lodge, No. 1426 , London , in March 1875 , a lane, and have thus special facilities of access and egress. The
and continued a full member for 12 years. He died 11th October extent of the ground is 677 2-3 square yards. It is proposed that
1889, leaving, through unavoidable calamity and misfortune, bis the projected buildings should contain— (1) A Large Hall, 65 feet
widow , with nine children, in very straitened circumstances. The long by 40 feet wide, capable of accommodating an audience of
case is strongly recommended by ". The Great City " Lodge. Proxies 450 , with cloak-room and kitchen accommodation ; (2) Two Lodge
may be sent to the Widow , 8 Mornington Road, Leytonstone, N.E. Rooms, with adjacents; (3 ) Offices and Business Premises.
Additional Lodge Room accommodation can be provided if re
quired . The Large Hall and Lodge Rooms when not required for
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . Masonic purposes will be available for public meetings of all kinds
during the day and evening. The architect estimates that the cost
of erection should not exceed £ 11,000, which , when added to the
BRO. JAMES WILLIAM AVERY price of the ground and cost of furnishing, will show a total
Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z. 619 , 73 . expenditure of about £ 16,000. The estimated revenue gives a
propable return of 5 per cent on this sum .
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Further particulars of Bro. Avery,
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 24TH MARCH 1894. ) The Freemason's
ROYAL
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS ,
ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W.
INSTITUTED 1788 .
Chief Patroness :
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
Grand Patron and President :
His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M.
Grand Patroness :
Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES .
The 106th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
WILL BE HELD AT THE
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894.
THE RT. HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and ProvincialGrand
Master Lancs . W.Div ., in the Chair .
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important
occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the
Secretary as early as convenient, as a successful Festival this
year is a matter of more than ordinary necessity.
F. R. W.HEDGES , Secretary.
Offices - 5 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
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SATURDAY, 24TH MARCH 1894.
CORRESPONDENCE .
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our Correspondents.
All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer,
not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertake to return rejected communications.
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GRAND OFFICERS AT THE FESTIVALS .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER, In his letter to you , replying to mine,
Bro . Forshaw treats this subject on a different basis to what I
intended , for whereas I spoke of the work of the Charities being
left to " bumbler members of the Order ” he includes the whole
of Freemasonry in the charge — and I am inclined to think he has
good reasons for doing so. There are of course many notable
exceptions and those Brethren are specially to be commended for
their activity, but I think the majority of the Grand and Provincial
Grand Officers do not display much special interest in the Craft
when once they have secured their honours ; they rather seem
content to leave the burden of the work to the humbler members.
But a word in their defence. Would the general body ofCrafts
men tolerate interference from them ? For it must be borne in
mind that the line dividing great activity from interference is a
very narrow one, and the chances are that any particular display
of the one would be construed into an exhibition of the other , and
resented as such .
I think the matter may well be left as I originally put it- it
would be a graceful act on the part of the Grand Officers of the
year to show their zeal by personal attendance at the different
Festivals of the Institutions.
Yours fraternally,
A WORKER IN THE CAUSE .
16th March 1894 .
The Royal Aquarium promises for Easter the strongest com
bination of novelties and attractions yet put forth. Its programme
of over seventy turns , embraces almost every known form of
varieties , in addition to which there are three distinct great
central Stage Performances of one hour each , commencing at
10 a.m. with a continuity of free entertainments till 11.40 p.m.
Chronicle . 93
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
METROPOLITAN .
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CAMDEN LODGE, No. 704 .
NHE members held their second annual ball on behalf of the
T Enstitutions balathursday.con last week, at theFreemasons
Tavern, Great Queen Street. The ball opened at nine p.m., to the
strains of Bro . F. Richardson's (Lodge 2331) excellent string band ,
and was continued with great spirit until the small hours of the
next morning. Permission had been obtained, says the " City
Press," for the wearing of Masonic clothing, and the varied colours
of the Masonic regalia set off the tasty toilettes of the ladies, and
lent a right and animated appearance to the scene. The W.M. of
the Lodge , Bro . David Ososki,was supported by A. A. Nottingham
S.W., H. W. Coplestone J.W., Edwin Styles I.P.M., E. Trinder
child , A. T. Eyres P.M., E. C. Mulvey P.M., M. Isaacs I.G., W.
Seaman D.C., A. J. Lane Steward , W. T. Hawkins Mus. D., M.
Davis, G. F. Edwards, G. S. Peachey I.P.M. 1194 and many other
Brethren , together with a large company of ladies . The first
annual ball of the Lodge realised a sum of forty guineas for the
charities, and it is hoped an even greater success is in store for
this year's gathering, which was a most enjoyable one,and reflected
the greatest credit on the Master , Officers and others who worked
on its behalf. At the supper Mrs. Ososki was presented with a
handsome bouquet of flowers as a mark of the esteem in which her
husband is held by themembers of the Lodge.
The duties of Hon . Sec. were efficiently carried out by Bro .
John Simpson J.D. who was most assiduous in his attention.
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UPTON LODGE, No. 1227.
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the
dency of the Master of the year, Bro . Charles Schmidt, who was
supported by Bros. Arthur J. Millington S.W., C. Gieseke P.M ,
Treas., C. J. Free P.M. Sec., Saml. Toye P.M., John Stroud P.M.,
E. Hill P.M., E. M. Jeffery J.D., W.W.Sherwin Orgt., W. Athol
Bray Steward , E. Schulz I.G., and a large gathering ofmembers of
the Lodge . The visitors included Bros. G. A.McDowall 2291, J.
G. Davies 140, J. Cockrell 879, W. Brett D.C. 1305, A. E. Flint 45,
W.W.Morgan 177, W. Robinson 2396 , & c .
There was a large amount ofbusiness set down on the agenda,
and most of the candidates being in attendance a heavy meeting
was the result. Having attended to the confirmation of the min .
utes of the last regular Lodge, and those of a Lodge of Emergency,
the Master opened up to the third degree and raised Bros. Frederick
Burnes, Robert Fulton Thomson and Gustav Adolph Fischer, after
which three candidates were passed , viz :—Bros. Henry Detloff,
Adolpbe Imer, and Charles Joseph Elsener. After being regularly
balloted for Mr. Robert Samuel Chapman was initiated into the
Order, the whole of the ceremonies being well carried out by the
WorshipfulMaster.
The ceremonial work of the evening being ended two appeals
were brought forward for consideration , and here the true Masonic
spirit that pervades the Lodge was made particularly manifest, &
sum of £ 20 being voted from the Benevolent Fund in one case , and
£ 10 in the other . The first grant was on behalf of a member of
the Lodge who has fallen into distress , and it wasmentioned that
the members of the Lodge and Brethren who were helping them
(notably the Lodge of Instruction , from which a grant of £ 5 5s has
been made) were desirous of making up £ 200 , with which to give
their companion a new start in life, and this they desired to
accomplish without troubling the Board of Benevolence . The
grants were made on the proposition of Bro . P.M. Toye and were
carried with the greatest unanimity , except that some of the mem
bers expressed regret they were not able to give more. It is worthy
of note that despite the frequent grants made by the Lodge its
Benevolent Fund was reported with over £ 100 in hand .
A banquet followed , and Bro . Schmidt again proved his
capabilities as a ruler. The toast of his health was proposed by
Bro. Hill I.P.M., who gave expression to the hearty feelings enter
tained by the Lodge towards its chief.
In reply the Master said he was always pleased to do his duty ,
and he felt he had given them evidence that night of his effort to
do so . He was pleased to see so much work before the Lodge, and
delighted at the spirit with which they received the appeals made
on their benevolence. He hoped to carry out the ceremonies even
better in the future .
The toast of the Initiates was given and responded to by the
Brother admitted at the meeting , and by the three who were
initiated at the emergency last month , and passed this.
The Visitors each responded , special reference being made to
the display of practicalMasonry which had just occurred . Grants
of £ 10 and £ 20 each , it was pointed out, were not so common from
Private Lodges as to allow of their being lightly passed over.
To the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary Bros.Gieseke and
Free responded, each tendering their thanks and congratulations
to the members.
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HENDON LODGE, No. 2206 .
on Saturday, 10th inst. Bro . W. W.Langley W.M., Parsons
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S.W., A. Parsons J.W., W. M , Stiles Treasurer, w . A. Scurrah
 94 The Freemason's
Secretary, Powell S.D., and many Brethren of the Lodge were
present. Visitors : Bros. P. M. Hemming, Anderson , Edmonds
and several others.
The Lodge was opened in due form , and Minutes of the Instal
lation and Emergency Meetings were confirmed . Bro . Langley
W.M. then proceeded to raise Bros. Langton , Hornby and Kenny,
pass Bros. Levick , Codner and Moore to the degree of Fellow Craft,
and initiate Mr. Kroning. The Worshipful Master is a very
earnest student of the Master's work . His earnest and pains
taking delivery made a great impression on his candidates, and
drew forth a very hearty expression of satisfaction from the
Brethren . The W.M. afterwards vacated the chair in favour of
Bro . Arthur Scurrah P.M., to enable bim to Initiate his very old
friend Mr. Charles Arnold , and this was evidently a source of
pleasure to both . A notice of motion by Bro. W. A. Scurrah P.M.
was then discussed and the Lodge closed .
At the banquet table, Bro . Langley presided with his usual tact
and ability. The toast of the Queen , H.R.H. the Prince of Wales
the M.W.G.Master, and the Grand Officers were given and received
with great heartiness .
The health of the W.M.met with a cordial reception , and Bro .
A. Scurrah in proposing it expressed the great esteem felt by the
Brethren for their W.M. His study was to uphold the good working
and spirit of emulation that animated the Brethren . His happy
and courteous manner tended to endear him to them all, and
would make his year of office not only a pleasure to look back
upon, but also one of the most successful during the career of the
Lodge.
The W.M. in returning thanks expressed the pleasure it gave
him to witness the hearty reception of the toast. Hewas convinced
of the good feeling shown towards him or they would not have
brought so many gentlemen to join them . He could assure the
Brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to add to the
prosperity of the Lodge.
The toast of the Initiates was next given , and replied to by
the Candidates of the evening in a few well chosen and earnest
words.
The toast of the Past Masters was received very warmly, and
Bros. W. A. Scurrah, Lewis, Nottingham and A. Scurrah briefly
responded ,
Bro . W. M , Stiles P.M. Treasurer , thanked the Master and
the Brethren for their loyal support at the recent election for the
Office of Grand Treasurer. A great many Brethren were absent
on the 7th inst. who had promised to support him , and the
experience gained at the election would no doubt teach the Brethren
& lesson for the future .
To the toast of the Visitors, Bros. Kenning P.M., Dr. Anderson
and Hudson replied, expressing the great pleasure they had
experienced in the capital working of the Lodge, and their very
cordial reception . Bro. Dr. Anderson alluded to his being initiated
in the Lodge, and how gratified he felt in being with them once
more .
The toast of the Officers and the Tyler's toast brought the
evening to a very happy conclusion ,
0 0 0 S.D., John Kinsey I.G., Geo. A. Bowden Std ., A. G. Bryce Org., T.
PROVINCIAL .
PORTSMOUTH LODGE, No. 487.
N Thursday, the 8th inst., a large gathering attended the
The
ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Frank Meredith
W.M., who also presented the new W.M.with a box of articles for
his Masonic work . Bro. Brickwood subsequently presented Bro.
Meredith I.P.M. with a P.M.'s jewel, subscribed for by the mem
bers of the Lodge.
The Brethren afterwards partook ofan excellent banquet. In
responding to the toast of the Grand Lodge Officers , Bro . Eve
alluded in kindly terms to the support which the Portsmouth
Brethren in conjunction with the Hampshire Brethren , had given
him when he was elected Grand Treasurer of England. Other
toasts followed . The W.M., in responding to the toast of the new
Master, expressed the hope that all the Brethren of the Lodge
would be regular and constant in their attendance at themeetings
and assist him in maintaining the position of the Lodge in the
district.
O 0 0 John Whittle Stewards.
PEMBROKE LODGE, No. 1299 .
THERE was a large and influential gathering in the Lodge
THE Room at the Shiel Park Hotel, Fairfield , for the installation
of Bro. R. Jones as Worshipful Master. The Installing Master was
Bro . S. Haden Jones P.M. D.C. At the close of the ceremony
the Brethren sat down to a banquet admirably served by Bro .
Saxon .
The usual toasts were honoured , and during the evening the
I.P.M., Bro . John Leach, was presented with a handsome P.M.’s
apron , collar, and jewel, and a beautiful silver tea and coffee service
for Mrs. Leach .
O 0 0 all that success which their unwearying efforts deserved .
ARCHITECT LODGE, No. 1375 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Chorlton
TH cum -Hardy, on Friday, the 2nd inst, Bro. James Morrison
jun . W.M. There were also present : - Bros. Cryil H. Beever I.P.M.,
Alfred Pickford S.W., Charles Rawle J.W., Henry Nall P.M. Treas.,
Jno. G. Bromley P.M. Sec., Jas. A. Carse J.D., W. T. Hesketh P.M.
D.C., J. Coupland I.G., W. Rushton Org ., John M. Crone, J. R. E.
Chronicle . [12412 MARCH 1894.
Birkett, Ed. M. Beebee, Sam Tiller and A. Redfern Stewar's,
Councillor John Bradshaw P.M. P.G.S.D., W.Dyson Fryer P.M.,
Arthur A. Moss P.M., Ed. Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Jno. Southam P.M., R. Kastner, A. G.
Bateman, Hugh W. Bloomer, W. Martin , W. C. Flint, W. Moult.
Visitors :-Bro. Bertram D. Beever 1009, Geo. R. Lloyd P.M. Prov.
G. Treas. 1730 2231, Geo. Brown J.W.1140, Arthur C. K. Smith 317,
Emil Heymann S.D. 1387, Geo. W. Davies S.W. 1459, Jno. R. R.
Jeffery W.M. 1140, Jno. Willcock I.P.M. 1140 , A. H.WilliamsP.M.
P.P.G.O. (E.L.) 1170, Chas. C. Hilton S.W. 1009, John Heymann
1387, Henry Cooper 1387, J. A.Gee 163 1140.
After the reading ofminutes, the nameof Baron Emile Charles
De Minciaky was submitted to the ballot, and being favourably
received , he was duly prepared , and afterwards initiated by Bro.
Morrison . The working tools were explained by Bro . Chas Rawle,
while Bro. Alfred Pickford rendered the ancient charge, the work of
these Officers being performed in so excellent a manner as to
receive the warm commendations ofmembers and visitors alike.
Before the Lodge was closed , a committee was formed to carry
out all arrangements in connection with the yearly picnic .
At the festive board, the usual toasts were honoured , that of
the Initiate being placed in the hands of Bro . Southam P.M., the
proposer of the candidate . He said that he had the honour to
submit to the Brethren a toast which he felt assured would meet
with that cordial support which it deserved. They must all
naturally feel that there had been admitted amongst them that
evening a new member who, by his demeanour had envinced thathe
was likely not only to prove a good and faithful Brother, but a
credit to the Lodge and the Craft generally , for he was a gentleman
in the highest and strictest sense of the word .
Baron Minciaky replied in excellent English , and spoke with a
fluency which surprised his auditors. He explained how very
deeply he had been impressed by the beautiful ceremony through
which he had passed , and thanked the brethren from his heart for
the exceeding kindness and courtesy which they had testified to
ward him . He would in return try to become a good and true
Mason , and fervently hoped that the time would never arrive when
they would regret the favour which they had bestowed upon him .
Bro . Moss P.M. proposed the health of the W.M. saying that in
chosing leaders it was always a matter ofdeep anxiety as to whether
the right man was being selected, but he was proud to be enabled
to say with all sincerity, that in Bro . Morrison they had a Wor
shipful Master who would answer all expectations. Bro . Morrison
replied .
Songs, recitations and instrumental music were rendered by
Bros. Rushton , Nall, Beever, Willcock , Heymann , Fryer, and
Brown .
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DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No. 2449 .
THE first annual Festival took place at the Palatine Hotel,
were present :-Bros. Wm . T. Schofield P.M. 1219 P.P.G.S.D.
W.M., Jas. Andrew P.M. 1219 P.G.S.D., Fred Warburton J.W., S.
Mamelok P.M. Treas., Clement Jno. Hall Sec., Thos. T. Hardicker
H. Stott Std ., B. Hopkinson P.M., Ed . Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov,
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Oates Rushton, A. Scarlett, J. B.
Marshall , A. O. Wooler , T. Eastwood , Wm . Leigh, A. Houston , R.
Meggitt D.C., T. H. Wooler, J. T. Whittle , J. O. B. Rudolph.
Visitors : Bros. Fred Hilton P.M. 1458 Proy. G.D.C., Tom Wood
P.M. 2144 G.A.D.C. (Cheshire), Rev. J. O. Jelly P.M.277 Prov. Gr.
Chaplain , H. Gordon Small P.M. 2368 Prov. G.D.C. (Cheshire ), Jas.
W.Abbott P.M. 1030 P.P.G.D.C., T. Archer Lowe P.M. P.P.G.S.B.
(W.L.) W.M. 2482, R. N. Banks P.M. 2359 P.P.J.G.O., John H.
Radcliff W.M. 322, M. B. Salt S.W. 1588 , Peter Bratt J.W. 2482,
Wm . Morton 163, John Taylor 1083, W. D. Holbrook 1120, W.
Howard 1147, 0. O. Wilkinson W.M. 1219, John Urquhart 2368.
Bro. Schofield the retiring W.M. was the Installing Master,
and as had been confidently expected, he performed his work in
that expert and dædalian manner which ever characterises what
he undertakes.
Bro. Boden having now , for the second time in his Masonic
experience, been installed into the chair of King Solomon, accepted
the responsibilities of his position with the air of a practised
Officer, and appointed to aid him the following Brethren , who were
invested :-Bros. Fred Warburton S.W., T. T. Hardicker J.W., Jas.
Andrew P.M., & c . Treas., C. J. Hall Secy., B. Meggitt S.D., Jno.
Kinsey J.D., O. Rushton D.C., A. Scarlett Org., Geo. A. Bowden
I.G., Wm . Leigh Chap., T. W. Stott, A. G. Bryce, C.Houston, and
Bro . F. Warburton S.W. was also
appointed Charity Representative.
The festival of St. John took place in the Lodge Room , and was
a very brilliant affair, the dinner being supplied in Bro . Wilkinson's
best style . Following Loyal toasts was that of the Provincial
Officers, proposed by the W.M., the same being responded to by
Bros. Jelly , Hilton , Abbott , and Andrew . Bro . Jelly delivered &
pleasant and rousing speech , which was provocative of a great
amount of laughter , while Bro . Andrew paid a very flattering tri
bute to the Prov. Officers generally , and stated parenthetically that
Bro. Abbott had done yeoman service in the Province of East Lan
cashire. He augured that the Duke of York Lodge would have a
career before it second to none, and heartily wished themembers
Then came the toast of the newly -installed WorshipfulMaster
(Bro . Boden ), which was proposed by the I.P.M. Bro . Schofield
said that as the first elective Officer of the Duke of York Lodge, he
felt that in handing down to his successor the care and charge of
the Lodge, a good choice had been made. Heregretted that during
his term of office he had been absent from Lodge on one occasion,
but the cause was unhappily one over which he had no control. At
his time of life he had no other object in view than the progress of
Masonic principles. No Brother who had occupied the position
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could estimate the anxieties attendant upon that of W.M. of a
Lodge, but in relinquishing that position he had the satisfaction of
knowing that there were many present that night who would fully
understand and appreciate him .
Bro . Boden W.M. in response , said that it was a gratifying
pleasure to him to have been the first installed Worshipful Master
of the Duke of York Lodge, more especially as he could truly
characterise the Brethren by whom he was surrounded as “ the
boys," and of these they were the best. Bro . Boden indulged in
hyperbole, one simile which he made use of being particularly apt.
He contrasted the Lodge and its members, comparing the former
to a child in swaddling clothes and only just able to walk , and the
latter to a horse which could run . In speaking of the quick strides
which they had made, he announced the gratifying fact that every
Lodge debt had been paid , and that no inconsiderable surplus stood
to their credit. He said the members were persistent and steady,
and would loyally support the Charities, and he felt that he could
unhesitatingly rely upon his new Officers, for, said he, by way of
especial emphasis, " they are some of the boys." Bro . Boden after
wards proposed the health of the I.P.M., taking the opportunity of
presenting to Bro . Schofield , on behalf of the Lodge, a very hand
some jewel.
Bro. Schofield , in a speech brimful of kindly feeling , said he
felt deeply moved by this evidence of their regard for him . He
appealed on behalf of the widows, the distressed and the fatherless ,
and hoped they would be able to follow out the principles which he
himself had promulgated . He advised them to accept the ruling
of the W.M. even if they thought that ruling was wrong, assuring
them that the powers which be would soon step in and see him set
right.
Other toasts followed, the samebeing pleasantly varied by songs,
recitations, etc. given by Bros. Howard , Robinson, Marshall,
Scarlett, Rushton, Bryce , and Hopkinson .
O O O placed their paradise in a pair of dice.”
LONG SIGHT LODGE, No. 2464.
THE regular meeting was held at the Club Rooms, Birch Lane,
THE Longsight, on Wednesday, the 7th inst. There were present :
Bros. Councillor Thomas Uttley W.M., Henry Grimshaw S.W.,
W.Gadd J.W., Fredk. G. Berry P.M. Treasurer, Councillor John
Phythian Secretary, Alderman Lloyd Higginbottom S.D., Henry
Sheard J.D., E.H. Ritson I.G., C.S. Cotton and H.Wood Stewards,
F. W. Lean P.M. Prov. S.G.D., Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), George Mak David Baxter,
Frederick Grammer , John Adamson, William Arthur Bacon and
Andrew Ellor. Visitors : Bros. A. H.Williams P.M. P.P.G.0.1170,
Councillor Wm . Birkbeck W.M. 1083, Joseph B. Harrison J.W. 104,
S. Moore P.M. 992 1011, Councillor Samuel Mills I.P.M. 1077,
Jas. Robinson I.P.M.1219, Joseph Selby P.M.1083, Richard Barron
P.M. 1774 , Joseph T. Barr P.M. (Donemana) 256, Jno. W. Maltby
1219, T. T. Jones 1493 , Ben Walker 2185, Richd . Hilditch 2368,
Geo. H. Russell 2482, and others.
After the confirmation of minutes, Bros. Bacon and Ellor were
questioned, and duly raised to the sublime degree, the former by
the W.M., and the latter by Bro. Lean . The working tools were
presented and explained by the W.M.
A ballot was taken for Bro . Tom Tyzack Jones,of Levenshulme,
which proved to be in his favour.
At the festive board which followed, Loyal and Masonic toasts
were given and responded to , that of the newly- raised Brethren
being proposed by Bro . W.Gadd J.W. In response , Bro. Bacon
said that that day would always rank as a red letter day in his life,
for it not only denoted something great, good, and beautiful, but to
him it opened up a vista of light and hope, which he earnestly
trusted he should profit by; The beauty and sublimity of the
raising surpassed anything that he could have imagined or have
anticipated , and he felt that the beauty and solemnity of the cere
mony had been considerably enhanced by the religious manner in
which it had been conducted by the W.M. and his Officers. A time
like that made a man begin to think ofhis many faults and failings ,
and if he had a heart at all, must prompt him to try to overcome
them , and with the divine help of the Great Architect of the
Universe , he would endeavour to carry out the grand tenets of
Freemasonry, which he felt would not only make him a better
man here, but would give him a title to something grander and
greater in the sphere above. In conclusion bebegged to thank the
Brethren for the great kindness and consideration which they had
shown towards him since he became a Brother.
Bro . Ellor said that the most beautiful and solemn ceremony
which he had just passed through, and which had raised him to
the proud rank of à Master Mason , could but leave a lasting
impression upon him , and the principles which had been taught,
and which he would endeavour to act up to , could not fail to make
him a better man in the future than he had been in the past. He
further said ,
“ I am only one, but I am one ;
I cannot do everything ,
But I can do something ;
What I can do I ought to do,
And by God's help that I will do for Masonry.”
In conclusion he thanked the Brethren most sincerely for the
hearty
health . manner in which they had received the toast of his
During the evening , Bro. Lean notified that Col. LeGendre N.
Starkie Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master had appointed
a Charity Organisation Committee of Provincial Officers to visit
Lodges and explain the working of the Charities . He said he was
cne of the number, and sincerely hoped that when the Committee
paid their visits , the Brethren would be favourably impressed by
their advocacy of these very worthy Institutions.
Songs, & c., were rendered by Bros. Daltby, Robinson , Ellor,
Dacon , Grimshaw , and Walker .
Chronicle . 195
PUNS .
“ None despise puns but those who cannot make them .”
-Old Saying.
PUN is generally defined as " a play upon words, similar in
A sound , but different in meaning," the word being derived
from the Anglo -Saxon “ punian ," to toss, or throw about.
Addison has adduced an excellent test by which a piece of real
wit may be distinguished from a mere pun : we are to endeavour
to translate the doubtful production into another language, and
if it passes through this ordeal unbarmed, it is true wit, if not, it
is a pun
The Hon . Henry Erskine was once reproached with his pro
pensity for punning, being told that puns were the lowest kind of
wit . “ True," said he,using a brilliant enthymeme, " and therefore
they are the foundation of all wit."
Perhaps themost ancient instance of this system of paronomasia
which we have recorded , is found in the works of Cicero , whom
Isaac D'Israeli, in his “ Curiosities of Literature," characterises as
" an inveterate punster.” Cicero once said of a man who had
ploughed up the ground in which his father was buried , “ Hoc est
vere colere monumentum patris.” “ This is really cultivating
one's father's memory ."
In the reign of that noted punster King James the First, whom
Sully , the French Minister described as “ the most learned fool in
Christendom ,” we find that the individualwho could , by a humorous
conceit make a happy play upon words, would reap the benefit of
it in a rich living or even an Episcopal See. It may have been the
prospect of future advancement which caused one of this king's
chaplains, preaching before the Court at Whitehall, to make use
of the following puns in his discourse. Touching upon the depravity
of the age, he thus expressed himself : “ Almost all houses were
made ale-houses ; men made matrimony a matter of money, and
The lectures of a Greek philosopher were attended by a young
girl of rare and exceeding beauty . One day, a grain of sand hap
pened to get into her eye, and, being unable to extricate it herself,
she requested the assistance of her tutor. As this gentleman was
observed to perform the little operation with a zealwhich , perhaps,
the circumstances might have warranted, somebody wittily called
out to him , “ Do not spoil the pupil.”7 11
Milton perpetrated a pun in the “ Paradise Lost," where he *
says, “ The small infantry, warr'd on by cranes.
A college student while walking in the forest of Shotover , near
Cambridge, was so intent upon the pages of Aristotle, that he did
not notice the advent of a wild boar until it was close upon him .
The animal made a sudden attack upon the youth , whose presence
of mind, even in such a grave situation as this did not desert him ,
for he dexterously rammed the volume into theopen mouth of the
boar, exclaiming as he did so, “ Græcum est,” and Greek it would
undoubtedly prove to his enemy of the porcine species.
Aristotle is said to have died with a pun in his mouth . Not
being able to discover why the Euripus ebbs and flows seven times
every day, he threw himself into its waters with these words,
“ Quia ego non capio te , tu capias me.” _ " Because I have not
caught thee, thou catch me." Sir Thomas Browne, however, in
his celebrated work, “ Vulgar Errors," doubts the truth of this 0
story.
Rabelais also died punning. A few minutes before he expired,
he called for a domino, and wrapping it around him , said , “ Beati
qui in domino moriuntur," “ Blessed are they who die in the
Lord.”
A distinguished gourmet is said to have been the cause of a
classic pun . It was suggested to him that an admirable meal
might be provided from a dish composed of all 6 fins (turbot's fins),
which suggestion he immediately felī in with . Capital,” was the
answer given to his friend, “ dine with me to-morrow and you
shall have your desire satisfied.” His friend accepted the invita 1
tion , but when the fare was produced and the cover removed ,
“ would you believe it,” says the narrator, “ the sacrilegious dog of
an Amphytrion had put into the dish , · Cicero , De finibus ! ' * This
is a work all fins,' said he."
A punster being asked to give a specimen of his art, asked for a
subject . That of the king was suggested, to which he wittily
replied , “ The king is not a subject." This reminds me of another
good pun , made by a learned scholar , What," queried he,
" is majesty, when deprived of its externals, but a jest ? ”
The following is related in " England's Jests Refin'd ," published
in 1693, a work which , in its day obtained no small amount of
popularity: " Old Fuller, the writer of the ' English Worthies,'
tells a quaint story of himself and a Justice Woodcock , with whom ,
saith he, ' I one evening walked in the fields, when we did hear an
owl.' What pretty bird can that be ? ' saith he ; is it the night
ingale ? ' Nay,' sayeth I, it is a woodcock.' • No,' retorted he
sharply , “ it is fuller in the head, fuller in the body, and fuller all
over ,
Dibdin had a cottage near Boxhill, to which , after his theatrical
labours, he retreated. One stormy night, after he and Mrs. Dibdin
had been in bed some time, Mrs. D., being kept awake by the
violence of the weather, aroused her husband by exclaiming ,
“ Tom , Tom , get up ! ” “ What for ? ' asked he. “ Don't you hear
how very bad the wind is ? ” “ Is it ? ” replied Dibdin ,half asleep,
though he could not help punning, put a peppermint lozenge
out of the window , my dear, it is the best thing in the world for
the wind. "
todo
Early in the year 1766 , Samuel Foote, the comedian , paid a
visit to Lord Mexborough in company with the then Duke of York ,
nues
Lord Delaval, Sir F. B. Delaval, and several others . He was
induced to go out with the hounds, but was thrown from his horse,
..
and his leg being fractured in two places, amputation became
necessary , and he afterwards acted with the aid of an artificial
limb. Of his cork leg Foote himself observed “ that he had no
fears of corns, sores, or gibed heels, and that he would not change
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his one good leg for Lord Spindle's two drumsticks ; and although
he might find himself a little awkward at running, yet he would
hop with anyman going.", George Colman ,the younger, facetiously
adds, “ There is no Shakspeare or Roscius upon record who, like
Foote, supported a theatre for a series of years by his own acting,
in his own writings, and for ten years of the time upon a wooden
leg ! This prop to his person I once saw standing by his bedside,
richly dressed in a handsome silk stocking, with a polished shoe
and gold buckle, awaiting the owner's getting up. It had a kind
of tragical- comical appearance, and I leare to inveterate wags
the ingenuity of punning upon a Foote in bed and a leg out
of it."
The following very excellent pun has been attributed both to
Charles Lamb (the gentle Elia ), and also to James Smith , one of
the authors of “ Rejected Addresses,” but the real author is sup
posed to be a contemporary writer and satirist named Poole. An
Actor named Priest was playing at one of the principal theatres.
Someone remarked at the Garrick Club that there were a great
many in the pit. “ Yes," retorted Poole, " probably clerks who
have taken Priest's orders ."
Here is an instance of stammering wit by Charles Lamb, who
unfortunately suffered a defect in his speech. The occasion which
called it forth was a relation of the fact that the Duke of Cumber
land, anxious to receive his son in state , coldly restained the
duchess from rushing forward to embrace him , although he had
been absent for a considerable time. “ How horribly cold it was,"
said the narrator. “ Yes ” was the reply of Lamb, “ but you know
he is the Duke of Cu -cum -ber-land."
Tom Hood has well earned the title of “ The Prince of
British Punsters.” In characterising himself, he says: - " I was
forced to make broad grins under narrow circumstances, and be a
lively Hood for a livelihood.” A very good example of Hood's
pathetic pun is that in the sentence where he describes autumn as
är the book of Nature getting short of leaves."
Theodore Hook was a punster who lived contemporaneously
with Hood , and a writer who has been placed next to him in point
of merit. “ But his puns, compared to those of Hood ,” says a
critic, “ possess less of the sparkle of wit and more of the labor
ious thoughtfulness of humour.” Other punsters of the same
period were Brinsley Sheridan , Douglas Jerrold , and Leigh Hunt.
Theodore Hook in his “ Chapter on Puns," says :- “ If a man is
pathetically describing the funeral of his mother, or sister, or wife,
it is quite allowable to call it a black -burying party , or to talk of a
fit of coffin ; a weeping relative struggling to conceal his griefmay
be likened to a commander of private tears ; throw in a joke about
the phrase of funerals performed, and a re-hearsal; and wind up
with the anagram real fun - funeral. If you are told that a dear
friend has lost his sight, observe that it will make him more hos
pitable than ever, since now he will be glad to see anybody. If a
clergyman breaks his leg , remark that he is no longer a clergyman,
but a lame man (layman). A man falling into a tan pit you will
call sinking in the sub -lime; ' a climbing boy meets with a sootable
death ; and a pretty girl having caught the small pox is much to
be pitted . The loss of a hat is always felt ; if you don't like sugar
you can lump it ; a glazier is a panes-ta king man ; candles are
burnt because wick- ed things cometo light ; a lady who takes you
home from a party is kind in her carriage ; when a man is dull he
goes to Brighton ; the greatest fibber is themost to be re-lied upon ;
a dean expecting a bishopric looks for lawn ; a butcher is a gross
man , but a fig -seller is a grocer ; Joshua never had a father or
mother because he was the son of Nun ; and your grandmother,
and your great-grandmother were your aunt's sisters (ancestors).
One of the best examp'es of Sheridan's pups is that perpetrated
when he was asked to pay at least the interest on, if not the prin
cipal of, a long over-due tailor's bill. “ It is neithermy principle
to pay the interest, nor my interest to pay the principal.” Again ,
on entering a Committee room , and finding every seat occupied , he
said , “ Will any onemove that I may take a chair ? "
A person was complaining bitterly to Douglas Jerrold about a
friend who owed him money , and would not pay , though often
written to for it . 65 Do you call that kindness ? ” he asked. “ Yes
I do ," said Jerrold , “ unremitting kindness."
On a pretty girl saying to Leigh Hunt, “ I am very sad, you
see,” he punningly retorted, " Oh no, you belong to the other
Jewish sect -- you are very fair I see ! ”
A certain passenger fell asleep in a train , and was carried a few
miles beyond his destination before he awoke. 66 Pretty good joke
on you wasn't it ?” asked a friend. * Rather too far-fetched ,” was
the reply .
“ One of the wittiest puns on record ," writes Mr. C. J. Dunphie ,
“ is that which my friend Greenwood Brown made when the col
lector called upon him for the water rate.” “ Mygood friend,” said
Greenwood, “ I have already paid it, and here is vour own receipt,"
" O ," said the officer, “ I am very sorry that I did not recollect it.”
" No doubt you are very sorry indeed that you did not re-collect it,"
retorted Brown .
A gentleman showing a friend his portrait admirably done by
the photographic process, “ It's all very well,” said his friend, re
turning it to him , “ but the fact is , I hate the style altogether.”
“ And why, my good sir ? " " Because," was the reply, “ it is a foe
to graphic art.”
Archbishop Whately asked a young clergyman whom he was
examining, to explain the difference between form and ceremony.
Various answers were given , none of them satisfactory. • Well,”
said the archbishop , “ the difference lies in this : you sit upon a
form , but you stand upon ceremony.".
The sect bearing the name of the ““ Tractarians once had
another title which the Rev. Sydney Smith is the author of. The
presiding deities of the Oxford Tract- schism were the late Cardinal
Newman , and Dr. Pusey (Regius Professor of Hebrew in Oxford ),
and the witty divine applied to them the punning title “ New
mania ." From the fact that they issued ninety tracts, they also
received the name “ Nonagenarians ” but the public discerning that
Chronicle . [12412 MARCH 1894.
applied the term “ Puseyism " to the new doctrine, by which it bas
since been universally designatel. The following lines from “ The
Newmania , or Puseyism ,” hit off the idea in a very admirable
manner :
Newmania ! name from Rererend Sydney heard —
To him be thanks for giving us the woid
The pun to Europe's lost, but not the scbism ;
To all but Britain 'tis plain Puseyism
Nonagenarians ye ! whose words and acts
Are mystified by ninety Oxford Tracts ."
The celebrated divine just referred to , contended that " the
essence of every species of wit is surprise,” with which sentiment
Sir Jonah Barrington was not in accord .
Once, on examining some new flowers in a garden , a beautiful
girl, who was one of the party, exclaimed :- “ Oh , Mr. Smith , this
pea will never come to perfection !" .“ Permit me, then ” replied the
Rev. Sydney, gently taking her hand and walking towards the plant,
" to lead perfection to the pea .'
“ Book of Rarities," by BRO . EDWARD ROBERTS P.M. Asst . P.G.T.
SHEFFIELD MASONIC AMATEUR DRAMATIC
SOCIETY.
HE present season of the Masonic Amateurs has been marked ,
THEsay's the Sheffield Daily Telegraph ," by more ambitious
attempts in the dramatic line, and so far the members of the
society have proved to the full their ability to produce the plays
they have placed before their patrons. The pieces recently given
were well staged under the direction of Bro . F. R. Booth , wło
officiated while another Brother was on the stage. Bro . D. Flather
and Mr. Reginald Webster officiated as property managers ; Bros.
J. B. Wostenholm , A. E. Kirkham , W. T. Flather and F. R. Booth
(hon . sec.) as prompters. The orchestra , under the conduct of
Bro. S. Suckley, gave an appropiate selection of music .
KING HUMBERT AND THE FREEMASONS .
66 THE Devil in the Nineteenth Century " is the title of a
THE monthly review printed in Paris . It devotes its pages
exclusively to Freemasonry and the doings of the devil in secret
societies. All the weird vagaries of spiritualism are analysed under
a Catholic microscope, and the only fact revealed seems to be the
enormous proportions of the cloven foot. The January number
contains an interesting question : “ Is Humbert, King of Italy, &
Freemason ?" " His Prime Minister, Crispi, 'is a high light in the
order ; Sonnino, Finance Minister, is an Israelite, and more than
300 deputies belong to the Masonic rite. That Italy is in the
claws of the secret society everyone knows, but the position of
Humbert with regard to ihis organisation has been kept dark.
Catholics are interested in the question . They know that Hum
bert is Chief Gaoler of the Head of the Church ; that he occupies
an apostolic palace with his wife and dependents ; that he is ex
communicate, debarred the sacraments and on the high road to
eternal misery . But still a thread of compassion courses through
their veins when they see his haggard look , and premature white
hairs, and hope that his heart is not in the diabolical work. Poor
Humbert is styled King of Italy, but he is a mere machine. His
master and ruler is one Adrian Lemmi, a gaol bird once, now the
Grand Master of Masonry throughout the world . Now he rules
supreme in the Palace of Borghese in Rome. Humbert has about
thirty millions of nominal subjects, while Lemmihas 21,861,784
subject Masons under his orders. Humbert is one of them . The
House of Savoy has had a long roll of noble and saintly names ,
but the escutcheon is blurred . One Amadeus of Savoy, an ancestor
of Humbert , started as antipope in 1440, and persevered in schism
and sacrilege for nine years. At the end of that time the gnawings
of conscience made themselves felt, and Amadeus withdrew ,
Humbert has followed in his footsteps , has set himself up for Pope
and wrought baroc in the fold . But even if he would he cannot
withdraw . Lemmi is his master. For appearance sake the King
of Italy must be the protector, the guardian of Catholic interests,
while in reality he is but a tool in the devil's hands for rapine and
death . The following is an authentic copy of a secret message
sent to the Freemason Lodges of Italy in 1885 by Grand Master
Riboli (now retired in Turin with the honorary title of Sovereign
Grand Commander for life), to announce the election of King
Humbert and his brother, the Duke of Aosta , to the Supreme
Council of the Scotch rite in Spain , the 18th March 1885. It con
tains a special recommendation that the fact should be kept from
the knowledge of the profane.
(We gave a reprint of the document, from the “ Tablet,” in a
recent issue).
This document proves conclusively that Humbert is a sworn
member of the secret society, that he has attained the grade of 33 ,
and is now a supreme council magnate. By the good will of the
Masons he is where he is, and will remain there at their pleasure.
He is useful to them . Through him Finance Minister Grimaldi
paid Lemmiout of the public treasury six hundred thousand francs
last September to obtain the Borghese palace and pay the expenses
of 77 delegates who came to Rome to elect him Grand Master .
Carducci was a rival; his hymn to Satan has made him popular
with the sect, but the Roman bank bribed him with many millions
to let Lemmi win . Satan the poet gave way, while Satan of to
tacco notoriety smokes on high .-- Catholic Times.
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mission it should be to preach charity to all men steps

MASONS AND CATHOLICS AT THE
GRAVESIDE. in and says this shall no longer be ; warfare against the
living is more desirable than respect for the dead , even
N unusual incident,and one that in less experienced on the brink of the grave , and the feelings of friends and
AN hands might have led to very undesirable con acquaintances are to be outraged because the narrow
sequences, occurred a few days since at Plymouth , when mindedness of an individual is allowed to hold sway
the body of the late Dr. Thomas was laid in its last against the common sense ideas of the age. It is such
resting place at the local cemetery . Our deceased high handed proceedings that has caused men to study
Brother had , it appears, lately become a convert to the for themselves, and has led to the enlightenment of the
Church of Rome, but had given so little public notice present age ; so that one ought not to wholly condemn
of the fact that one of his most intimate friends — one the principal actors on such occasions, but, as we have
who had worked with him for a quarter of a century in said before, we can and do pity them for their incon .
Freemasonry , and had been with him almost up to the sistency — they preach love , and practise hate .
day of his death - was not aware of the change in his In another part of this issue we give a brief account
religion , and even discussed with Bro . Thomas three of the funeral, as it appeared in the local papers ; to
weeks before his decease arrangements for attendance gether with copy of a letter addressed to the “ Western
at his funeral- which , at that time, it was hoped was Morning News ” by the priest who officiated at the
an event of the far -off future. But it was willed other cemetery, and Bro . John B. Gover's reply thereto ; so
wise , and Bro . Thomas being dead , the officials of the that our readers may see for themselves how the matter
two Lodges with which he had been associated issued was regarded on the spot ; for ourselves, we have only
circulars asking his fellow members to attend his to consider the subject in its general application , and as,
funeral. This came to the notice of the church happily, such unpleasantness is of very rare occurrence ,
authorities, upon which an intimation was conveyed we need not devote too much time to the present out
that there must be no Masonic ceremony, and , as Bro . burst.
J. B. Gover, Secretary of Lodge No. 70 observes, no We can well believe that the authorities of the
ceremony ” being intended , assent was at once Church of Rome would object to any Masonic ceremony
given . side by side with their own service ; but, as is well
It was not until the Masonic Brethren had alighted | known to the Craft, members of the Masonic Order
from their carriages at the cemetery that they were have no desire to parade their “ ceremonies " in public ,
informed that “ the Romish ceremony could not be per much less force them upon those who are unwilling to
formed if they went to the grave .” It can well be witness or recognise them . In this case it seems that
imagined that such an edict caused some annoyance to the members of the Craft who attended at the cemetery
a body of Masons who were present in all sincerity to were forbidden to even stand round the grave , lest by
offer a last tribute of respect to a deceased companion , their presence, we presume, they might contaminate the
and whose only crime consisted in being members of an Catholics who were there . We consider such intolerance
association which for some reason or other is under the most unbecoming, and regard it as calling for general
ban of the Church of Rome. One can only pity those Masonic protest, especially as such a course would in a
who are the victimsof such narrow -mindedness as was measure compensate the Brethren of Plymouth for the
displayed on this occasion, and however much the priest insult they received at the instance of the Romish
who officiated may consider he was within his rights in authorities.
taking the stand he did , men of the world , who are not
biassed by bigoted ideas, will see in his conduct such a
display of uncharitableness as any man should be DEMONSTRATION AT ST . HELENS.
ashamed of, while it is particularly out of place in a THE memorial stone of the new schools and mission
minister of the gospel, whose business it should be to THchurch at Cowley Hill, St. Helens, connected with
preach goodwill to all men , and practice it on every the Parish Church , was laid with full Masonic honours
possible occasion . It is universally recognised that on Tuesday afternoon , by the Earl of Lathom , G.C.B.,
M.W. Pro Grand Master , and R.W. Provincial Grand
death , the great leveller of all humanity , puts an end to Master of the Western Division of Lancashire. The
all differences of opinion ; and on this basis it frequently ceremony was made the occasion of an elaborate display
happens that men of the most opposite opinions and of Masonry , and the proceedings were witnessed by
tastes meet around the grave of a former co -worker or many thousands of persons who, in bright summer
fierce opponent , anxious to show their appreciation of weather, gathered around the site. The spot chosen for
his merit as a man , rather than pay a tribute to the the erection of the new buildings is a most advantageous
one on the slope of Cowley Hill, near the Cowley Middle
special characteristics of his life -- but the Church whose
class Schools, and the land was purchased from Messrs.
 98 The Freemason's
Greenall, Whitley and Co. The plans for the new
buildings were prepared by Messrs. Willink and
Thicknesse, architects , Castle -street, Liverpool, and the
contract for their erection wasobtained by Mr. Whittaker ,
builder, St. Helens. The total cost, including the site ,
furnishing, and incidental expenses, will be about £ 8,000,
towards which over £5,000 has been raised . Accommo
dation will be found for about 400 boys and an equal
number of girls , and the premises will include classrooms,
private rooms for the headmaster , headmistress, & c .
The scheme also contemplates the use of the lower
premises as a mission church . The plans include a
screened chancel and seating accommodation for about
700 persons. It is expected that the buildings will be
completed towards the end of the present year.
The Earl of Lathom arrived at St. Helens about noon ,
and was met by Colonel D. Gamble, C.B., and the Rev.
J. W. Willink , vicar of St. Helens, and other gentlemen .
The noble lord was driven in ColonelGamble's brougham
to Windlehurst, where Colonel Gamble entertained a
small party of Masons, including Lord Lathom ; the
vicar of St. Helens, and his brother, Mr. W. E. Willink ,
architect, of Liverpool. The Masonic proceedings com
menced with a special Provincial Grand Lodge at the
York Street National Schools, where a large number of
Brethren assembled . Wearing their regalia and carrying
their emblems of office , the Masons, headed by the band
of the 2nd Lancashire Engineer Volunteers, subsequently
walked in procession along Talbot and Duke Streets
to the site of the new schools. Here they took up
positions on the prepared platform , where also gathered
the clergy, wardens, sidesmen , and other officers of the
Parish Church and York Street Mission Church . The
arrival of the Pro Grand Master was signalised by a
flourish of trumpets , and after the officials had taken up
their allotted places , the hymn “ O Lord of Hosts” was
sung.
The Rev. J. W. Willink , vicar, and chairman of the
building committee , then presented to the Earl of
Lathom a handsomely chased silver trowel, which bore
the following inscription :
“ Presented to the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ,
G.C.B., M.W. Pro Grand Master, R.W. Prov . Grand
Master of the Western Division of Lancashire , on the
occasion of laying the memorial stone of the new schools
and mission church in the parish of St. Helens, Lan
cashire, 27th March 1894."
In asking the noble lord to accept the trowel, the
vicar expressed the great indebtedness he and members
of the building committee felt they were under to his
lordship and those by whom he was surrounded , for
their attendance that day. In obedience with that feeling
of loyalty and enthusiasm which had ever been charac
teristic of English Freemasons, they had come from far
and from near to grace that occasion , and he assured
them from the bottom of his heart of thegratitude which
was felt in the parish of St. Helens for a kindness the
recollection of which would not readily pass away .
The school they were engaged in erecting that day was
the outcome of the very large development which for
many years had marked the town of St. Helens as a
whole , and the parish of St. Helens in particular . It
was also the outcomeof the very great delvelopment of
the work of the national schools which had been a
conspicuous feature of the parish work for the last few
years. In the year 1891 the average attendance of
scholars in their national schools was 727, and last week
there were present in their places at school 1396 children ,
nearly double the number of children that attended three
years ago . That vast increase meant that more ac
commodation must be provided , and their action in that
direction was stimulated by an intimation received from
the Education Department. That admirable site for the
new schools had been obtained at one-half its cost from
Messrs. Greenall, Whitley and Co., and they trusted
the new buildings , both as an educational institution and
a mission church , would prove a lasting benefit to the
surrounding population .
The Earl of Lathom , who was well received , said it
had fallen to his lot on several occasions to have the
pleasure and honour of laying foundation stones of
buildings for various purposes, and he had always found
that whenever he had called upon the Brethren of the
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Province of West Lancashire to assist him in performing
such a duty , they had come in their numbers and
willingly and joyfully rendered their help . He had
found them to do so more readily in the case of churches
or of schools , or other institutions which were intended
to benefit the future of mankind . That truly Brotherly
feeling had always been acted upon , and he felt it
always would be . He could assure Mr. Willink and his
friends that it had given him very great pleasure to
attend and perform that duty , and he sincerely hoped
when the building was completed that it would prove all
that was hoped by the promoters it would do for the
population of that busy town.
The memorial stone, which was suitably inscribed ,
was then laid , in accordance with the full Masonic
ritual, the Worshipful Pro Grand Master afterwards
declaring that it was laid plumb, level, and square, and
that the Craftsmen had done their work well and truly .
He scattered corn on the stone as an emblem of plenty
and an abundance of God's best gifts ; he poured wine
upon it as a symbol of strength and gladness , with the
hope that God would give them grateful hearts to care
for and relieve the wants of others ; and he sprinkled the
stone with oil as an emblein of peace and harmony. The
beautiful ceremonial was witnessed with remarkable
interest by the vast congregation . After another hymn
had been sung, and prayer offered , the architect (Mr.
W. E. Willink ) submitted the plans to Lord Lathom ,
who signified his approval, and desired the work to be
completed in conformity therewith without any loss of
time.
The proceedings concluded with the National
Anthem , after which the procession was re- formed ,
and returned to York Street Schools, where the Pro
vincial Grand Lodge was formally closed.- Liverpool
Mercury.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
DHE regular monthly meeting of the Board of
at Freemasons' Hall, and was very well attended . The
three chairs were occupied by Brothers Robert Grey
(President), James Brett (Senior Vice- President), and
C. A. Cottebrune (Junior Vice -President). There was a
long list of applications for relief, no less than forty -two
petitions having been presented. The President, before
the commencement of the proceedings, said he was sure
all the Brethren would be gratified at seeing Brother
W. H. Lee of the Grand Secretary's office again among
them after his long illness. The Brethren beartily
cheered the President's kind remark . They th en con
firmed recommendations made at the last meeting to
the Grand Master to the amount of £270 , and after
wards dealt with the new list. The work was done
One
extremely well in a little under four hours .
petitioner was recommended to Grand Lodge for a grant
of £ 50 ; two petitioners were recommended to the Grand
Master for £ 40 each ; and nine for £ 30 each . Immediate
grants were made to eleven petitioners of £ 20 each, to
seven petitioners of £ 10 each , and to two of £ 5 each .
Total $ 700 . Three petitions were dismissed , and six
deferred, being incomplete .
The object for which the Grand Masonic reception
and ball was arranged to be held at Grimsby yesterday
was to assist in raising a fund of £ 1,000 for “ The
Anderson Bates Masonic Benevolent Fund ,” for charit
able purposes. We hope to report in our next issue
that the meeting was an unqualified success .
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The installation meeting of the United Pilgrims
Lodge , No. 507 was held on the 22nd inst., at the Bridge
House Hotel, Southwark . Our report ofthe proceedings
is unavoidably held over until next week .
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The funeral of the late Bro. C. A. Sharp took place on
the 20th inst., at Brighton , and was attended by several
members of the St. Cecilia Lodge , No. 1636 , of which
he was a member, as well as by other Craftsmen .
 31st MARCH 1894 . The Freemason's Ohroniole . 99 .

placing of a comma in his advertisement, would have contracted

THE MALAPROP COMMA. for the supply of but half the required light . The advertisement
“ Commas and points they set exactly right, represented the lamps as “ 4050 in number, having two spouts
And 'twere a sin to rob them of their mite." each, composed of not less than twenty threads of cotton ." This
Pope, Prol. to “ Satires." implied that the lamps had each two spouts, and that the two
spouts
But thehad twentythat
threads — that is, each intended
spout had
to ten
YOMMA is a Greek word, which properly means a segment, or threads.
meaning the commissioner convey, was,
COMa pait cut off a complete sentence. “ Lindley Murray is said that each spouthad twenty threads ; and his advertisement should
to have laid down twenty rules to govern the use of this, the have had the comma after spouts," instead ofafter “ each," thus :
smallest grammatical division in printed or written matter, and The lamps had two spouts, each composed of twenty threads, & c .
Wilson , in his Treatise on Punctuation ,' gives nineteen . Yet A clergyman , in a lecture on temperance, was reported as say.
notwithstanding these guides,many illustrations can be furnished ing : - " Last Sunday a young man died in my neighbourhood ,
to indicate the important nature of the errors arising from its while I was preaching in a beastly state of intoxication."
omission , or improper use." An anecdote is told of a barber, who had a couplet over his door
Walker, in his “ Elem . of Elocution ,” speaking of the comma, without any punctuation at all ; but which the passers-by read
says that “ not half the pauses are found in printing which are thus :
heard in the pronunciation of a good reader or speaker ; and that, “ What do you think ?
if we would read or speak 9 well , we must pause, upon an average, at I'll shave you for nothing, and give you a drink ."
every fifth or sixth word.”
Booth , in his “ Principles of English Composition," says : If any victim went in to avail himself of his apparently magnani.
" The early alphabets of nations had one set of characters ; and mous offer, he found that the barber's rendering of it was :
the manuscripts of the fourth and fifth centuries are written in “ What ! do you think
large letters, similar to those on medals and inscriptions, without I'll shave you for nothing and give you a drink ? "
points, aspirates, or accents ; and even withoutany division between A preacher, who had been a printer, once concluded his sermon
the words." as follows : - " Youth may be compared to a comma, manhood to a
As the system of dispensing with points in legal deeds is the semicolon ; and old age to a colon : to which death puts a period."
cause of tautology, so the writings of our forefathers were often
Here is an example which can be read in two ways, describing
rendered unintelligible by a similar absence of punctuation . a very bad man or a very good man , the result depending upon the
The want of a comma led to a strange result in the bill which manner in which it is punctuated : — " He is an old and experienced
was presented to a farmer. It ran— " To hanging two barn -doors man in vice and wickedness he is never found in opposing the works
and myself seven hours, 4s.6d." of iniquity he takes delight in the downfall of his neighbours be
The following incident occurred in the experience of a preceptor. never rejoices in the prosperity of his fellow creatures he is always
According to a lesson book , " In the years 1847-48, potatoes formed ready to assist in destroying the peace of society he takes no pleasure
the sole food of the Irish peasantry.” A schoolboy read the passage in serving the Lord he is uncommonly diligent in sowing discord
thus :- " In the year 1847 forty- eight potatoes formed the sole food among his friends and acquaintances he takes no pride in labouring
of the Irish peasantry.” to promote the cause of Christianity he has not been negligent in
In the " Imperal Dictionary, " the word “ tarn ” is thus defined : endeavouring to stigmatize all public teachers he makes no effort
" A small mountain , lake, or pool.” The improper use of the to subdue his evil passions he strives hard to build up Satan's
comma after mountain , makes tarn signify three things, 1st, a kingdom he lends no aid to the support of the gospel among the
mountain ; 2nd , a lake ; and 3rd , a pool,-instead of simply a heathen he contributes largely to the evil adversary he pays great
mountain -lake, or pool. heed to the devil he will never go to heaven he must go where he
A curious effect has sometimes been produced by the trane. will receive the just recompense of reward ."
position of a comma, or the insertion ofa word. In Ramessa , there “ Book of Rarities,” by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M , Asst. Prov. G.T.
dwelt a prior of great liberality, who caused these lines to be placed
over his door :
“ Be open evermore, O thou my door,
To none be shut, to honest or to poor .” SEGONTIUM CHAPTER , No. 606 .
His successor, a priest, by name Raynard , was as penurious as
the other had been hospitable,and disliking the tone of the legend, A ™be comp. Cornelius Davies P.2 ., who also installed Comp..
although he would not go to the expense of painting it out, simply
altered the position of one point, which made the couplet read John Williams in the chair of H.
thus :
“ Be open evermore, O thou my door,
To none, be shut to honest or to poor."
William Sharp , the celebrated London engraver,was born in 1949
at Haydon Yard in the Minories. Though eminent in his profession
he was a religious enthusiast and visionary of the most pronounced
type. The latest delusion found in him a firm believer, and easy
dupe. So easily was he imposed upon , that " the doctrines of London in Paris .
Mesmer, the rhapsodies of the notorious Richard Brothers, and the
gross delusion of Joanna Southcott, in turn found in him a warm
disciple. His sincerity cannot be doubted , for he actually engraved
two plates of the fanatical Richard Brothers , under the belief that SPIERS AND POND's
one would not supply the great number impressions that would
be wanted when the advent should arrive. He appended to each
the inscription : - " Fully believing this to be the man appointed by
God, I engrave this likeness : - W. Sharp .” But the wags of that
day varied the reading by putting the comma-pause after the
word appointed , and gave quite a blasphemous turn to his piety . ENGLISH GRILL
It is said that Sharp's portrait of John Hunter , the surgeon , is one
of the finest prints in the world .
King Edward II. is said to have lost his life by the simple mis
placement of a comma. The following lines : AND
" To shed King Edward's blood
Refuse, to fear I count it good.”
having been sent to the keeper of Berkeley Castle, the comma,
instead of being placed after the word “ refuse," was inserted after OLYMPIA RESTAURANT .
“ fear," so that the line read, “ refuse to fear," and the keeper,
accepting the error, allowed the king to bemurdered.
The clerk of a congregation in Scotland had a paper handed to
him , as the custom is, to read just before the minister stood up to
pray with and for the congregation , containing the following words,
unpointed :- " A man going to sea his wife desires the prayers of LUNCHEONS , DINNERS & SUPPERS.
the congregation .” The clerk read it as if the .comma had been
put at the end of the word wife , and unfortunately excited, in no
small degree, the risible faculties of the worshippers :-thus, “ A
man going to sea (see) his wife, desires the prayers of the congrega
tion .'
“ The wicked flee when no man pursueth , & c .," by a pause after 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
flee, instead of after pursueth,made it read :- “ The wicked flea,
when no man pursueth but the righteous, is bold as a lion ."
At a Delmonico dinner, the toast, “ Woman - without her, man
would be a savage,” got the punctuation in the wrong place, which (Communicating with Theatre).
entirely altered the sense, thus: - “ Woman without her man,
would be a savage.9
A printer, interfering with the verdict of a coroner's jury, by
inserting a comma after drinking," instead of after a poplexy,"
made it read thus : - “ Deceased came to his death by excessive Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry,
drinking, causing apoplexy in theminds of the jury;"'
The following instance, showing the necessity of correct punc
tuation , was afforded by an advertisement, in which the com
missioner for lighting Liverpool during the year 1819 , by the mis as in England .
 100 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 31st MARCH 1894.

ROYAL
CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.
MASONIC INSTITUTION
FOR GIRLS , — :0 :
ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE , S.W. Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of
five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the timethe
INSTITUTED 1788 . ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order.
Chief Patroness :
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . GIRLS SCHOOL .
- :0 :
Grand Patron and President:
His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF Wales, K.G., M.W.G.M. JESSIE WINIFRED HICKS (Aged 8 ).
Grand Patroness : Second Application . Votes forward 1464.
Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES. Her father, Anthony Alexander Hicks, Master Mariner,was initiated
in “ The Great City " Lodge, No. 1426, London , in March 1875,
and continued a full member for 12 years. He died 11th October
The 106th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL 1889, leaving, through unavoidable calamity and misfortune, his
widow , with nine children , in very straitened circumstances. The
WILL BE HELD AT THE case is strongly recommended by " TheGreat City " Lodge. Proxies
may be sent to the Widow , 8 Mornington Road , Leytonstone, N.E.
FREEMASONS ' TAVERN , LONDON , W.C.
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894 . BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
- :0 :
THE RT. HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
BRO . JAMES WILLIAM AVERY
Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and Provincial Grand
Master Lancs. W. Div ., in the Chair . Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z.619, 73.
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions.
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished
occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Craftsmen .
Secretary as early as convenient, as a successful Festival this
year is a matter of more than ordinary necessity. Further particulars of Bro. Avery,
F. R. W.HEDGES, Secretary. 16 Hatcham Park Road, New Cross, SE.
Offices— 5 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
BRO. THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years ).
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THE LORD'S PRAYER OF THE FREEMASON .
Translated from the German by Julius Frankel.
WeGeorgetoverky,We armilcon, ebedriss for enhver
following copy of the Masonic “ Lord's Prayer,” which
he rightly deems to be very beautiful. It is doubtless of
some antiquity , and will interest our readers .
I call on Thee,
For Whom a myriad suns are burning,
To Whom a thousand hearts are turning ,
I call on Thee !
Behold in awe all wonders of Thy hand,
I view Thy Beauty, Wisdom , Strength ,
Thyself I cannot see .
I hear the melody of Thy eternal voice ,
With thunder tones it does in heaven rejoice ;
Thyself I cannot see.
O Thou Eternal Spirit ! who hast e'er divined !
But yet I know that I can find Thee, Father ,
In loftiest sanctuary, or by night or day ;
There I will seek Thee and Thy child will pray,
“ Our Father who art in heaven ."91
I praise Thee.
Where is the name pronounced the Godhead's own ?
Since Thou on earth by many names art known .
And though they call Thee Isis, Allah , Bramah ,
Seraphim praise Thee in Jehovah Jireh ,
A name embraces not Thy glory ;
And while in pious zeal the pagan's idols burn ,
And Greeks in ardour for their Demyurgos yearn ,
So I, great Builder of the firmament, would call on Thee ,
While on my knees lie bent and pray,
“ Hallowed be Thy name."
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Lord , I implore Thee !
Thou hast conferred the grace to see the right
By granting methe favour of Thy light.
Oh ! list to me !
Let all the brothers feel Thy glory and Thy might,
That stronger grow the links that unite
To one great chain that death can not destroy ;
And if forlorn we walk on life's lone strand ,
If on the Icepole or in desert sand,
They all bow down before the living God,
And all the scattered brothers will at length
Devote their lives to Beauty , Wisdom , Strength ,
Oh ! let me pray, “ Thy kingdom come !”
I trust in Thee !
Show me the heights endowed by Thy grace ;
Within Thy compass let my foot take pace,
My guide be Thy omniscience ;
If selfish pride the heart yet holds in chain ,
Then let me soon an humble one regain .
Humility's the Mason's noblest duty,
Its holy breath may lend us Strength and Beauty :
Therefore the prayer, “ Thy will be i'one in heaven and on
earth . "
What Thine is mine should be.
I do not pray for earthly power and gold ;
They are but dust that leaves the heart so cold .
Thou gav'st me much ; but where
Distress and poverty their voice would rise,
And pity pleads from wan and suffering face ,
Where I the wants of needy creatures see,
And hear the cries of those in agony,
Then to my armsthe needful powers lend ,
That with the Mason's trowel I spread cement ;
Oh ! let me give with open brother's hand ,
Whatever in my apron gathered let me grant ;
And for the sake of charity pray,
“ Our daily bread, dear Lord, give us this day ! ”
Forgive us, Lord ,
The paths of sin lie thick on every hand,
But give that in Thy strength we may withstand,
That nevermore my heart a bitter wrath may fill,
Against a brother never let me bear ill-will !
Let mehis faults with a white lamb's skin cover,
Let guardian angels ever round bim hover ;
Whose heart is pure , whose life without alloy.
Thou hast with gracious love embraced us,
Now we call on Thee in prayer,
" Forgive us all our trespasses
As we forgive those who against us sin ; "
Let our hearts be purified within .
Guide us, O Lord !
The Mason's step , if life be dark or fair,
Must be within the compass and the square ;
Oft in our temple , with a hand profane,
The light we crave, nor let this be in vain ;
Lead us from sin and from temptation far,
To fairer climes where all blessed brethren are,
0 Thou who art , who wert, who e'er will be,
Protect, we pray, our pure Freemasonry ,
So mote it be !
Great Master ! Thy eternal pillars stand,
Though the great temple is not built with hand ;
The structure reaches far beyond the land ,
And million pulses beat beneath the firmament;
Onward by Thy guide Thou tak'st us to the far-off Orient,
Where a J.:: shall ope the gates up to the temple's hall,
Where worship evermore is our celestial call ;
Thine is the wisdom infinite, Thine the power, Tbine the
glory,
And from now to all eternity and every creature will adore
Thee !
Amen .
WOMEN IN MASONRY.
getic lecturer, one Mistress Lease , claims to have acquired
certain information with which she proposes to undermine one of
the most exclusive privileges of domineering man . The records
of Freemasonry bear testimony to the fact thatone lady at least
was regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order, but that, as
I have always understood , was because - well,because there was no
help for it. The inquisitive soul had secreted herself in a tem
porary Lodge Room , and had been detected. Moreover, it must in
common fairness be claimed for this highly priveleged damsel, that
she ever afterwards conformed to the ancient usages and established
customs of the Order .
Mrs. Lease, according to a Chicago newspaper, declines to be
bound by any man -made Masonic laws. She knows all there is to
know - or fancies she does,which is the next best thing --and declares
herself independent of any “ constituted authority,” in any State.
Her womenis. to communicate her highly prized secrets to her
fellowmission
“ If Masonry is good for men ,” she argues, “ it is
better for women , as we aremore in need of protection than men .”
I am afraid this " verges on the sentimental,” as Mr. Weller tho
Chronicle . 101
elder would express it , and there is a popular impression that
Freemasons are a matter of fact set of beings. Developing her
theory of Protection , Mrs. Lease remarks : " Once , by giving &
sign of the Order, I was saved from personal violence , and from
that moment I resolved to give to all deserving women the advan
tages of Masonry I enjoy ." Let us by all means credit Mrs. Lease
with benevolent motives, but is she sure she got rid ofher assailant
by a Masonic sign ? In the excitement of themoment may she not
have given this rascally Mason (really Mrs. Lease is not very com
plimentary to the Brotherhood ),a dollar, or havemade a significant
sign " with a six -shooter, or have whistled for the assistance of
the police ? Seriously speaking, I wish the good lady did not
protest quite so much .
In regard to one point only does Mrs. Lease show that she
knows how to be cautious. She declines to say how she became
possessed of the secrets she is so anxious to impart for the approba
tion of her down-trodden sisters. She obtained them " legitimately "
she affirms, and with this assurance her critics must be satisfied .
Nobody is likely to doubt this. If she wheedled them out of her
father, or brother, she only availed herself of a " legitimate " right
of the gentle sex ; and if her husband was, like Cassio , “ so loose of
soul ” that in his sleep he muttered his affairs, no one can blame
her for marking well his nocturnal babbling (though, to be sure,
there is always the danger that a Masonic nightmare may prove
misleading in matters of detail). Even if it should transpire that
she dragged forth the hidden mysteries by the simple process of
hypnotising an unsuspecting Past Master, she may claim to have
risked much for the enlightenment of her sex. But, for the present,
Mrs. Lease means to keep her counsel on this matter. She knows
" everything," and that is enough . Without delay she is going to
initiate her lady friends — how she is to accomp this feat unaided
will puzzle male dullards not a little --and for my part I am not
going to blame a female of so much naturalenthusiasm for conjur .
ing up visionsof a glorious “ Masonic Sisterhood !"
Indeed , there is hardly any limit to Mrs. Lease's sanguineness.
“ If the men decline to recognise my converts to Masonry," she
defiantly says, we can act independently of them , and time will
force them to co -operate with us.” As a rule “ the men " do not
require much pressing to mingle with the ornaments of the other
sex, but it grieves meto suggest that they are likely to draw the
line at such adventurous spirits as this American champion of
Women's Rights is likely to attract to her side. “ Women,” ex
claimed one of the wittiest and most popular of Mrs. Lease's
countrymen , " have a sphere of their own , and when they forget
that sphere they air an emphatic noosance.' Our fair reformer
trusts to “ time," be it noted . So may “ the men.” Very little
" time" will suffice to show the impracticability of the latest
movement for the “ emancipation of women .” — Derby Reporter ,
ROMAN CATHOLICS AND FREEMASONS .
N unpleasant incident is reported, says a contemporary, to
of last week , of Dr. Aubrey Thomas, medical officer to the Plymouth
Union . Quite recently the deceased had become a convert to the
Roman Catholic faith . He was a prominent Freemason , and a
large number of persons connected with the Order attended the
funeral as a mark of respect. At the cemetery, however, they were
met by the Rev. Father Keily , the officiating priest, who informed
them that the Masonic Order, being a secret society , was not
recognised by the Catholic Church, and requested the Brethren to
remain away from the graveside during the funeral service. The
request aroused keen resentment among the Freemasons present,
and several expressed themselves strongly in favour of disregarding
it. Wiser counsels, however, prevailed , and further unpleasantness
was avoided by the Freemasons watching the interment from &
distance, and at the conclusion of the religious service proceeding
to the grave and dropping the sprigs of acacia which they carried,
upon the coffin .
The following letters have appeared in the Western
Morning News in connection with this event :
Sir,-Kindly allow me to correct any false impression that has
been occasioned by a report of Dr. Thomas's funeral. It looks as
if I had presided over a Freemason ceremony. Dr. Thomas became
a Catholic some timeago , and as a necessary preliminary solemnly
abjured Masonry in my presence. As a Catholic priest I declined
at the cemetery to perform the service unless the Masonic pro
cession guaranteed to stay outside the Catholic ground. This
condition was observed. To prevent mistakes I had made my
objection known in the proper quarters beforehand. When I had
left the ground I am given to understand some function was per
formed by a Masonic gathering. I only wish to state I had nothing
whatever to do with the matter , and would not for a moment tolerate
such an abuse by sanction or presence.
JOHN KEILY.
Plymouth, 22nd March 1894 .
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Sir, - I notice with pain a letter in your issue of Thursday , signed
John Keily, relative to the funeral of the late Dr. Thomas. Your
report of the proceedings was correct, and Mr. Keily has gone
needlessly out of his way to imply a breach of faith on the part of
the Masonic body. The facts are that it was the expressed wish
of Dr. Thomas,my friend and brother for a quarter of a century,
about three weeks before his death , that I should arrange the
attendance at his funeral, which we then hoped might not happen
for a long time, and late on the evening of his death on the Sunday
I was with his widow , and explained what the Masonic arrange
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ments would be, but did not then know he had joined the Romish
Church .
With the assistance of the Officers of the two Lodges to
which he had belonged circulars were issued asking his Brethren
to attend.
On Tuesday we had an intimation that there must be no
Masonic ceremony ; as we intended none, our assent was
given .
On the Wednesday we attended the funeral, not going into the
house , where we supposed some religious ceremony would be held ,
and on alighting from our carriages at the cemetery we were
informed that the Romish ceremony could not be performed if we
went to the grave. We remained outside until this had been done,
and then went to the grave, not in procession , leaving a sprig
of acacia or rosemary. There was no ceremony. (Freemasons
keep faith .)
How Mr. Keily can construe this into a breach of faith I am
at a loss to understand. Weare not sorry we were prohibited from
taking part in the Latin Romish ceremonial, we are periodically
excommunicated by the Pope, which we survive, but we do regret
not having heard the exhortation given by the much -respected
Father , in English afterwards. It was purely Masonic through
out.
Yours faithfully,
JOHN B. GOVER ,
Secretary , Lodge St. John .
24th March 1894 .
HUNGARIAN FREEMASONS OUTLAW CATHOLIC
MARRIAGE.
taking the characteristic step which marks the public separa
tion of the social system from the Church . The coalition of
Calvinists , Jews, and Freethinkers, who possess the majority in the
Chamber of Deputies - all marshalled and manœuvred by the
Masonic Order --are on the point of outlawing the Catholic
Sacrament of Marriage, and declaring that marriage in the
registration office by a State Official shall alone be considered
valid by Hungarian law . Only lay officials are to marry . Mar
riage by the priest is to be an idle ceremony. Lay officials are
to have the power of divorcing the couples they have united. The
children of Catholic marriages are to be bastards in the eyes of the
law . The Catholic history of nine centuries is to be ended at a
stroke.
I have already spoken of " Tyrannical Hungary as being quite
worthy of being named in the same breath with “ Tyrannical
Italy ." The attack upon the Catholic institution of marriage is
the result of a long conspiracy between Hungarian Calvinism and
Cosmopolitan Masonry for the gradual destruction of Catholic
religion in the lands of St. Stephen's Crown. Owing to the con
temptible feebleness of the degenerate Hapsburg , and the infamous
injustice of the electoral system , 10,000,000 Catholics are robbed of
their holiest rights by less than 3,000,000 Calvinists and Lutherans,
and 500,000 Jews, reinforced by all the floating scum of infidelity
and freethinking arrayed under the blood red banners of the
Masonic Brotherhood .
THE MASONIC EMPIRE .
I suppose you hardly know in Ireland the differences between
Freemason and Freemason , though they have their importance in
Ireland as well. On the European Continent, where Masonry is
king of more than half the country, the distinction is enormous
between Blue Masonry , which may be called the Freemasonry of
dupes and followers ; Red Masonry, or the Freemasonry of the Initi
ated Brethren ; and White Masonry, or the Freemasonry of the
rulers and commanders who have been passed by the Secret Chiefs
beyond the critical and final stage of the Thirtieth Degree. The
Thirtieth Degree is the crowning stage of Red Masonry . The
Mason of the Thirtieth Degree is a Chevalier Kadosh, or Perfect
Knight Mason . He is ripe and fit for the infernalwork of the secret
councils ofthe Thirty-third Degree ; and it is the Thirty -third Degree
which creates and directs theGrand campaign of Antichrist. There
is the service of the Mystic Goat. There, the Bread of Sacrilege is
broken . There, " the Lamb whose head is crowned and whose feet
are pierced with nails " is immolated in blasphemous mockery.
There are the dead symbols of the dagger and the skull. There,
the Cross is trampled , and the obsence Star of Five Points sheds all
its light on the inmost circles of the “ Sovereign Grand Com .
manders " of the Masonic Empire of the Earth , ruling in 15,000
Lodges and Chapters, and strong in the blind allegiance of
10,000,000 sworn slaves throughout the world .
Yours sincerely .
F. Hugh O‘DONNELL, In “ United Ireland.”
Some wonder exists, says the “ Glasgow Evening News," in the
minds of a few of the shareholders in the Glasgow Masonic Hall
Company, why, as there is no prospect of immediate building
operations, the first payment of shares is being called in . The
explanation is simple. The ground has been purchased , and as
payment has been made it is desirable that Brother Graham Prov.
Grand Master, should be relieved of the responsibility as soon as
possible.
Morgan , Fleet Works, Bulwer Road , New Barnet .
Chronicle . [ 31st MARCH 1894 .
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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
METROPOLITAN .
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DORIC LODGE, No. 933.
N the 13th inst. this Lodge met at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet
included the raising of Bro . R. Ayton jun . Bro. P. M. Ayton took
the chair at the obligation , and had the satisfaction of raising his
son -- which he did in a manner that obtained for him the compli
ments of all present. The W.M. re-assumed the chair , and closed
the Lodge in the three degrees . A capital supper followed , and in
the course of the evening some excellent songs were rendered by
Bros. Sole, Cates , W. Evans, Riche, Trew , J. Smith , ond Tucker
jun ., Bro . Wilkinson being an adept accompanist throughout.
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WANDSWORTH LODGE, No. 1044 .
ELD at East Hill Hotel, Wandsworth , on the 21st inst.
H Bros. Jessamine W.M., Forrest S.W., Collings J.W., Carter
Treasurer, Monger Secretary, Strong D.C., Finch J.D., Pratt Std.,
P.Ms. Hagerty ,Ellis,Kewney. Theminutes having been confirmed,
Mr. David Thompson Rintoul was initiated into the mysteries of
the Order by the W.M.in an earnest and impressive manner, the
candidate evidently feeling he was taking a serious and important
step. There being no other business Lodge was closed in due
form .
A choice supper was prepared under the superintendence of
Mr. Whale the host. One of the great pleasures in visiting the
Wandsworth Lodge is to witness the desire of the host and hostess
to meet the wishes of the Brethren , and enjoy the cordial welcome
one always receives at their hands.
The Loyal toasts were heartily received . Bro. P.M. Hagerty in
proposing the health of the W.M. said no Brother could more
conscientiously discharge his duties than Bro . Jessamine. He
was sure the W.M.felt himself amply repaid for the timeand study
he had given to make himself so thoroughly perfect in his work .
The efficient way in which he presided over them they were one
and all delighted to witness. The manner in which the initiation
had been done that evening was beautiful.
The W.M. in reply thanked Bro . Hagerty. All the P.Ms. had
done their best for the Lodge, and he had simply done his. It had
been his ambition to uphold the prestige of the Lodge, and the
hearty manner the toast of his health had been received convinced
him he had succeeded .
In response to the toast of the Initiate, Bro. Rintoul thanked
the W.M. and Brethren . He had long wanted to be a Mason , but
could not now express what he felt. What he had gone through
had made a lasting impression on his mind ; he would endeavour
to carry out the beautiful teaching he had heard .
To the toast of the Visitors, Bro. Kingston 1420 replied. He
was an old friend and had visited them so often that it was like
attending his own Lodge . With their kind welcome and their
excellent working it was a source of infinite pleasure to be with
them .
The Past Masters suitably replied , as did the Officers, and the
Tyler's toast closed a very happy meeting.
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SPHINX LODGE, No. 1329 .
the 17th inst ., Bro . Major J. A. Thornhill W.M. presiding.
Bro. W. Stollery was passed, and five guineas voted for one of the
Charities. At the banquet which followed , provided excellently by
Mrs. Venables , the various Masonic toasts were given , and the
evening was enlived by some capital songs given by Mrs. G.W.
Marsden, Miss Edwards, Madame Stanhope, Mr. Percy Richards,
Dr. Etheridge and Bro. Mallinson . Bro . R. J. Pitts was musical
director.
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KENSINGTON LODGE , No. 1767.
N the 17th st., at Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill, a successful
Mackay W.M., assisted by Bro. J. Turner as S.W., in the unavoid
able absence of Bro . W.G. Vassie, and Bro. W. B. Neville as J.W.
There were two passings and two initiations, and after routine
business the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren
adjourned to dinner, well-served by Mrs. Linscott and her able
assistants.
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts followed, interspersed with
songs and recitations by the Brethren and Visitors , who numbered
together about 25.
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VIATOR LODGE, No. 2308 .
T the meeting held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, on the
AT 17th inst., there were present : Bro. Banks W.M., J. H.
Hobbs I.P.M., Stephens P.M.P.G.S.W. Bucks. S.W., W. Chapple
J.W., W. J. Ferguson P.M. Treas., T. Morris Secretary , Manly
J.D., Nickerson D.C., Bros. Moore, Lodge , Beer, Leak, Tillson ,
Edgar, Ede, Glover, & c . Visitors :—Bros. E. Ballard 2096 , W.
Bibb 993, Smith 177,Moon 141.
The business comprised the raising of Bro. Glover and the
initiation of Mr. G. Savell and Mr. John Henry Dean. After the
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closing of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to banquet, when the
usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured.
The health of the W.M. was proposed by the I.P.M. Bro. Hobbs
and warmly acknowledged .
Bro. James Terry Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution made one of his stirring speeches , and thanked the
Brethren for their generous support at the last Festival.
Brethren for the support given him at the last meeting of Grand
Lodge, in connection with the election ofGrand Treasurer.
The toast of the P.Ms., Initiates , Visitors, and Tyler's toast
finished a very happy meeting.
O Bro . W. Powell P.M. was appointed representative on the Com .
O mittee of Petitions ; and Bro. H. E. Setters P.M. Charity Stoward .
ST. LUKE'S LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 144 .
THE Fifteen Sections were worked on Good Friday, at the
P.M.1287 P.Z. 185 Preceptor of the Queen's Westminster L.I. W.M.,
Bro: E. c. Mulvey P.MI. 179,& c., Preceptor of the Eclecticelton
S.W., Bro . John Davies P.M. 169, Preceptor of the Creaton
L.I. J.W., Bro . A. Carlstrom 733 Preceptor, Bro . A.
Saunders P.M. 144 Treasurer, Bro. W. H. Tucker P.M. 144
Secretary
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ISRAEL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 205 .
PECIAL interest was evinced at the weekly meeting on the 18th
by Bro. L. Simmons 185, on “ The Three Grand Principles of the
Order.” Bro. F. Bromhead P.P.G.J.W. acted as W.M., L. Levy
W.M. 185 as S.W., J. Berlyn 205 as J.W.
The Lodge having been opened in the usual manner, the W.M.
introduced the lecturer, and mentioned that the evening's proceed
ings were of a novel nature, as it was the first time an address had
been given there which would be followed by criticism . They were
all pledged to extend their researches into the bidden mysteries of
nature and science . Bro . Simmons then gave his address, which
was a dissertation on the exercise of the three Grand Principles of
accordance with those teachings, as then they who were outside the
Craft would have nothing but admiration for those who were Free
masons. The lecturer was followed by Bros. Seigenberg, Levy ,
Strang, Hall, Valentine, Oxley, Harris, Brombead, Berlyn, & c.,
who criticised some of the opinions put forth by Bro . Simmons.
The debate was of a high and far- reaching nature, says the “ East
London Observer," and throughout the whole of the proceedings
were characterised by the greatest good feeling. Bro . Simmons, in
his reply, expressed himself as deeply gratified . A very cordial
vote of thanks to Bro. Simmons for what was really a most eloquent
lecture ,was passed with much enthusiasm , and ably responded to .
The Secretary mentioned that similiar addresses would become
a monthly feature of the Israel Lodge of Instruction, some of the
future events being addresses by Bro. the Rev. Isidore Myers, B.A.,
on “ The Talmud and Freemasonry .” Bro . Hall, “ Ancient Sun
Worshippers and Freemasonry .” Bro . Oxley , “ Golden Thoughts."
Bro. Strang, “ Masonic Celebrities,” & c.
0 0 0 Nathl. Jones . Visitors : Bros. Alex . Collins McFeish W.M. 322,
PROVINCIAL .
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TEMPLE LODGE, No. 558 .
N Tuesday, the 6th inst., Bro. L. Banks W.M. had to make
ONway for his successor, Bro . J. G. Cheyney. The Brethren
assembled at the Masonic Hall, Folkestone, at four p.m., to take
part in the ceremony ,which was very ably performed by Bro. W.
Griffin I.P.M. After the installation Bro . Cheyney appointed and
invested the Officers for the ensuing year, and at the close of the
Lodge the Brethren adjourned to the Pavilion Hotel to banquet ,
which was served by Bro. G.Spurgen in his usual excellent manner,
upwards of 60 Brethren being present. During the evening some
excellent songs were given , Bro . H. T. Longley officiating at the
piano. Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to,
and an appeal on behalf of the Masonic Charities realised the sum
of £ 35 .
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ARBORETUM LODGE, No. 731.
Hall, Derby . There was a large and influential attendance of
members and visiting Brethren . The retiring W.M.was Bro. John
Jones, who impressively installed as his successor in the office Bro .
G : H. Warde. The newly -elected W.M. appointed and invested
his Officers .
At the close ofthe business the Brethren satdown to a sumptuous
repast, after which Masonic and other toasts were given , the health
of the newly -elected W.M.being received with great cordiality.
0 0 0 Bro. Boden delivered the various addresses, while the working tools
HOLMESDALE LODGE , No. 874 .
T \HE annual installation took place on the 21st inst., at the
Pump Room , Tunbridge Wells. Bro. W. Skinner W.M. pre
sided , and there was a full attendance of members and visitors .
Bro . E. Oliver J.W. was installed as W.M. for the ensuing year,
inve.stA.
Bro hisSimpson
ed T. Officers . P.M. acting as Installing Master. The W.M.
A handsome gold jewel was presented to Bro . Skinner , in recog
Chronicle . 103
nition of his successful Mastership during the past year. After
the Lodge meeting the Brethren adjourned to the Royal Kentish
Hotel for the banquet.
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METHAM LODGE, No. 1205 .
THE installation meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms,Caro.
brose S.W. as Master for the year. The installing Officers were
Bros. J. J. Facey the retiring W.M., P. Dunn, H. E. Setters, and
R. Dickson .
A P.M.'s jewel was presented to the retiring Master.
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CINQUE PORTS LODGE, No. 1206 .
T - day, the fih'inst., Bro. w . J. Hughes P.M.P.G.S. being the
Installing Master.
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THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Chorlton
A good evening's work had been announced , viz., two passings,
two raisings, and the election of W.M., Treasurer, Tyler, and
Auditors ; but this was no exception to the rule which has latterly
governed this Lodge, the retiring W.M. having the satisfaction
of looking back upon a very successful year.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonio
toasts were submitted and duly honoured .
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OCKENDEN LODGE, No. 1465 .
THE annual installation meeting and festival was held at the
presiding over a good attendance of Brethren. The ceremony of
installing Dr. E. Alban , of Lindfield , as W.M. for the year was
performed by Bro . J. Howe. The customary banquet was presided
over by Dr. Alban . Bro . Mackenzie was presented with a Secretary's
jewel in recognition of his services to the Lodge as Secretary during
the past four years.
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TRAFFORD LODGE, No. 1496 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Western
T Hotel, Moss Side, Manchester, on the 12th inst., Bro . Francis
Long W.M. There were also present : Bros. John Morris I.P.M.,
Percy E. Land S.W., R. Knight J.W.,George Burslem P.M. Treas.,
J. C. Gillman P.M. P.P.S.G.D. Secretary , C. Preston S.D., H.S.
Johnson J.D., John S. Done I.G., D. Johnson D.C., W. Yeadon S.,
J. Kershaw P.M., J. W. Rathbone P.M., William Blears P.M.,
P. Russell, W. Radromacher, Walter Lees, Thos. Jackson ,
E. Dewsbury, Thos. Carter, H. Mogndgt, A. P. Farr, W. Jenner,
Jno. Cromford S.W.152,Arch . Millan P.M. 335, Thos. N. Thomason
P.M. 739, R. Sutcliffe 322, L. H.Keaey 1219 , Joseph Romiley 1387,
A. E. Burgess 1459, Alker W. Dawson 2231.
After the confirmation of minutes, a ballot was taken for
Mr. Charles Frederick Davies , Solicitor, Manchester, and being
successful, he was afterwards initiated by Bro. George Burslem
P.M. Treasurer, assisted by Bro. R. Knight J.W., the latter
presenting and explaining the working tools to the candidate .
Bro. Burslem knows how to work a ceremony. Like that of a
skilful limner , there is in his work a careful unity of action which
arranges rather than disturbs the existing harmony as he pro
gresses, and leaves in the mind a fanciful background which the
lapse of time is calculated not to eradicate.
It is no wonder then that at the festive board which followed
these proceedings, the newly-initiated Brother should have
expressed himself as highly gratified with the manner in which
he had made his advent into Freemasonry .
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured and
responded to , the same being very pleasantly diversified by songs,
& c., rendered by various Brethren .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE, No. 1588 .
THE annual meeting and festival of St. John was held on the
into the chair of K.S., which was undertaken by Bro . William
Boden P.M. Treasurer (W.M. of the Duke of York, No. 2449), took
place at the Lodge Room , Masonic Hall, Stretford, and at its
conclusion the Brethren went by train to Manchester , where a
sumptous dinner had been prepared for them at the Clarence Hotel,
Piccadilly .
Bro. Salt was presented by Bro. Hy. Morris the retiring W.M.,
and having been obligated, installed according to Masonic usage.
were presented and explained by Bro. Cooper P.M., who also invested
the following Officers :-Bros. M. B. Salt W.M., Hy.Morris I.P.M.,
Wm . Toombs S.W., Geo . Bell J.W., Wm . Boden P.M. Treasurer,
H. Crosby P.M. P.P.G.P. Secretary, Hy. Desborough S.D., C. H.
Prax J.D., R. J. Clotson I.G., H. A. Owles D.C., W. Harrison Org.,
M.Nathan, J. Bailey, G. Twemlow and A. Byrom Stewards. Bro .
Wm . Avery P.M.was appointed Charity Representative.
A very handsome gold jewel, with monogram , was presented to
the retiring Master. It was engraved as follows :
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“ Presented to
Wor. Bro. HENRY MORRIS ,
by the Brethren of the Prince Leopold Lodge, No. 1588,
in token of esteem , and in appreciation ofhis valuable services as
W.M., 1893-1894.”
The Festival, held at the Clarence Hotel, Manchester, under the
especial care and direction of the host, Bro. Carl Braun , was a
success in every way, and fully deserved the praise which more than
one Brother bestowed upon it.
Loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk, and as the proceedings
began early and were continued until the matin , the consequence
was a long and delightfully pleasant evening. Innumerable
speeches were delivered, someof them very racy, these being plea
santly relieved by songs , recitations, etc., from the following :
Bros.Henry Morris I.P.M., Robt. Dottic P.M.,Edwd. Roberts P.M.
Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Chas. Coburn,Kendall
Thompson (tenor, from the Operas), H. A.Owles, J. H.Wood, G.A.
Pennington , W. E. Harrison , Cuthbert Howard , Battaglia , and
Shaw ,
Wemay incidentally mention that Bro . Coburn , who is a prince
of entertainers, and who seemed never to weary, was at this time
fulfilling a professional engagement at one of the places of enter
tainment in Manchester. He is, we believe, the author of the song,
" The man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo ," the words of
which he rendered in several languages. He gave in addition , a
wonderful sketch which took the form of a dream , and made a very
humorous reference to the Christmas pantomime produced at the
Theatre Royal by Bro. Ramsay ,which had come to a close only a
few days previously .
The following visitors were also present at the Lodge and ban
quet, Bros. T. Wilson P.M. P.G.S.D. 1814, John Davies P.P.S.W.
1147, Thos. Ramsay W.M. 2387, T. Walker P.M. 1126, H. H. Mar
tyne I.P.M.
12191387, Clement J. Hall Sec. 2449, W. D. Holbrook 420,
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URMSTON LODGE, No. 1730 .
NHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Urmston,
TH on the 12th inst., Bro . W. H. Jolliffe W.M. There were also
present : Bros. John Walton jun. J.W., Edward Lewis Littler P.M. including Bro . Hamon le Strange Deputy Provincial Grand
P.P.G.P. Treas., Geo . R. Lloyd P.M.Prov. G.T. Secretary, Walter
Bowers S.D., Geo. R. Mends J.D., J. Bowers P.M. Org ., Jas.
Ormrod I.G., J. Hardwicke Marsh I.P.M., Peter Heaton P.M. the Crown Hotel, where an excellent dinner was provided .
P.P.G.S., R. Swindells P.M., John Walton P.M., Edw . Roberts
P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Arthur Hawkins,
Gerald Biron , Geo . G. R. Mends, W. Kirk, E. W. Barratt,
J. Mallard , Hedley Jones, Wm . H. Ashworth . Visitor : Bro .
W. W. Riley 1052.
After the confirmation of minutes, Bros. Edwd . W. Barratt and
William Herbert Ashworth were passed to the second Degree, both
ceremonies being performed by the W.M., who was assisted by
Bro . Littler, the latter presenting and explaining the working
tools .
At the festive board which followed , the health of the newly
passed Brethren was proposed by the Worshipful Master, to
which Brothers Barratt and Ashworth responded in felicitous masonry
terms.
Bro . Lloyd proposed thehealth of the Visitor,extending towards
him a very cordial welcome; and Bro. Littler performed a like
duty as regarded the W.M., taking the opportunity of commending masonry, and his work in connection with the Cyclist Lodge had
him for the admirable manner in which he had performed the
ceremonies. “ On a former occasion ,” said the speaker, “ the
W.M. had surprised them by his way of performing the ceremony
of initiation , and now he had actually delighted them by his work
of that evening.” The W.M.responded.
Bro. Lloyd proposed the health of Bro. Gerald Biron, who was
about to leave the district for a permanent stay in London .
“ Bro. Biron ,” he said , “ bad been actively connected with the
construction of that great and glorious undertaking known as the
Manchester Ship Canal, and now that his labourswere endedephe
was returning to the metropolis, which was his home. As evidenc
ing the interest which the subject of his toast took in Masonic
matters, he would just mention that Bro. Biron intended , in the
capacity of a Steward , to represent them at the next Festival in
connection with the Girls School, to be held in London .” The
toast was drunk very enthusiastically.
Bro . Biron in response said that he was greatly taken aback by
the enthusiasm with which the toast of his health had been drunk ,
and at the signal honour which had been paid to him . When he
left them , he should look back with some degree of pleasure upon
the jovial times which he had spent in their company, and if duty
or pleasure ever again brought him in the neighbourhood of degree. The several ceremonies were impressively rendered by the
Urmston, he should gladly pay a visit to the Lodge. He promised
never to forget them , and hoped that ere long he should see some
of them in London .
Other toasts followed , which were relieved by songs, recitations,
& c ., from Bros. H. Jones, Walter Bowers, John Walton jun .,
J. H. Marsh , and E. Roberts ,
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ALBERT EDWARD LODGE, No. 1780 .
THE Brethren assembled in large numbers on Tuesday, 6th inst.,
TH at the Masonic Hall, Southampton , on the occasion of the be spared to continue his services amongst them . Bro . Marshall
installation of Bro . J. G. Jordan the S.W. of the past year, as
W.M. The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . T. Walton P.M. ness
P.P.A.D.C.
Before the Lodge closed a hearty vote of thanks was proposed
to the Installing Master, and in responding to this Bro. Walton
proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted to the RoyalMasonic
Institution for Boys, which was carried unanimously , the amount
to be placed to the credit of the list of Bro. S. Dacombe, who will
Chronicle . ( 31ST MARCH 1894.
be attending the Festival in June as a Steward. Bro . Dacombe
heartily acknowledged the liberality of the Lodge.
Earlier in the proceedings Bro . Walton presented to the Lodge
a handsome set ofworking tools, enclosed in an oaken box, suitably
inseriberi , for which cordial thanks were voted him .
The installation banquet was afterwards held, under the pre
sidency of the W.M., an excellent repast being served under the
superintendence of the D.C. The usual round of Masonic toasts
was gine through, and many hearty good wishes were tendered to
the new Master for a pleasant and successful year of office.
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ZION LODGE, No. 1798 .
THE regularmeeting was held at the Grand Hotel, Manchester,
THE on the 14th inst . Bro . John Fisher, Worshipful Master, was
absent through illness, but the following attended : Bros. Walter
Fowden S.W., Leon E. Levy J.W., S. Mamelok P.M. Treasurer ,
A. Kirkwood J.D., Walter Marshall I.G., Julius Arensberg P.M.
P.P.G.P., George Crocker P.M., Geo. Board P.M. P.P.G.D.,
Geo. Rideal P.M., Edward Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Max Frankenburg , Mark Goldman,
M. Hart, Simon Frankenstein , B. Steel, A. Libstein . Visitor : Bro .
L. Solomon 1668 .
The minutes of the last regular meeting having been put for
confirmation , Bro. Mark Goldman, who had expressed a wish to
make a further advance into ancient Freemasonry, was questioned
in the usual way, and afterwards raised to the sublime degree by
Bro. Board P.M. The working tools were presented and explained
by Bro.Mamelok P.M.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were honoured . That of the newly raised Brother was
proposed by Bro . Board , to which Bro. Goldman responded.
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THE annual installation was held in the New Hall, Wells, on
as Worshipful Master. The ceremony was performed by Bro. A.
Goddard P.P.G.W., and a good muster of Brethren attended,
Master.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to
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CYCLIST LODGE, No. 2246 ,
VHERE was a large gathering at the Castle Hotel, East Molesey,
THon Saturday, 10th inst ., when a presentation was made to
Bro . Herbert Bangs on his vacating the position of Worshipful
Master . The presentation, which took place after the banquet,
consisted of a Past Master's jewel, which was presented by the new
Master, Bro . H. Gardner, who, on behalf of the Lodge, expressed
appreciation of Bro . Bangs's services, and the hope that hemight
long be spared to continue his valuable work on behalf of Free
Bro . Bangs, in the course of a neat reply , thanked the Lodge for
this mark of their high appreciation ,and for their kindly expressions
towards himself. Healways desired to further the interests of Free
been a labour of love . He hoped that his connection with the
Lodge would continue for very many years.
ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES .
PRINCE GEORGE COUNCIL, No. 23 .
T been pleased to grant this warrant to Bros. John Marshall
P.G.S.D., Thomas Wrigley P.G.S.B., and John J. Green G.J.D.,
empowering them to confer the several degrees of this Order in
different towns in Lancashire and Cheshire , the first meeting was
held at the Bridge Inn , Elton , Bury, on Tuesday, the 20th inst.,
when Bros. J. R. Ragdale, H. T. Grundy, Joseph Mellor, J. W.
Kerryon, T.W.Markland, Samuel Porritt, Vincent Brown, W. E.
Hall, and Ed, Roberts (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), were admitted
to the several degrees. In conferring the degree of Grand Tyler of
King Solomon , Bro. T. W.Markland was the selected candidate as
being the first belonging to the Province of Cheshire to take this
W.M.Bro . John Marshall,ably assisted by Bros. W.T. Barlow S.W.,
Thos. Mellor J.W., Joseph Olive I.G., and Herbert Helliwell,
Deacon .
The Brethren afterwards partook of supper, the usual Loyal
and Masonic toasts being honoured. The health of the W.M., Bro .
Marshall , was proposed by Bro . Kenyon , who spoke in eulogistic
terms of the valuable aid Bro . Marshall was rendering to them as
W.M. of the Alfred Mark Lodge and W.C.N. in the Ark Mariner's
at that place, and now he had favoured them in the Allied Degrees,
with which they were so highly pleased ; he hoped he might long
replied in suitable terms, especially acknowledging the genialkind
and warm heartedness of the Masonic Brethren he met with
in those rooms. The enthusiasm of the Brethren augurs well for
the prosperity of these degrees in Bury.
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Ladies' Nights. For terms:—Woodville , New Barnet, N.
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be named , wemust at once acquiess in any arrangement

PERPETUAL PRESENTATIONS AGAIN .
HERE is very little business, beyond the usual half
THE
yearly - elections, to be transacted at the Quarterly
Courts of the two Educational Institutions to be held
next week --that of the Girls on Thursday, and the Boys
on Friday, but as we have already said , there is every
probability of a keen contest for the several vacancies
to be filled on the two occasions, in view of the large
number of Provinces and other divisions of Freemasonry
interested in the different candidates.
The agenda for the Girls Court provides for the
transaction of the general business of the Institution ,
and the election of twenty -two Girls into the School,
from a list of forty approved candidates .
For the companion Institution thirty Boys are to be
elected , from an approved list of forty -three candidates ,
while in addition to general business the members of
the Court will be asked to consider a proposal, submitted
on behalf of the Board of Management, in regard to the
purchase of a right to perpetual presentation on the part
of the Province of Kent.
We have recently considered this question of per-
petuity of benefits , in association with the Benevolent
Institution , and most of the arguments we then adduced
hold good in the case of the Educational Funds. No
doubt similar considerations as those we laid stress upon
have received attention in the deliberations of the Board
of Management, who have increased the price of pur
chase from £ 1,050 to £ 1,260 — in view , itmay be imagined ,
of the decreasing return to be derived from the invest
ment of capital, as well as the increased cost of several
of the necessities of the Institution .
We are not surprised this question has come to the
front again so soon , and we imagine that the principle of
perpetual purchases will become increasingly popular as
its benefits become more generally recognised. The
system is at present in its infancy , and on that account Richard Eve Past Grand Treasurer, who was supported
the most careful consideration should be given to its by Bros. Adamson , Barrett, Brett, Burgess, Cummings,
possibilities, and the terms on which the Institutions
should bind themselves to permanent responsibility . We J. E. Le Feuvre , Masters, Pulman , Russell, Saunders,
are not prepared to say the different Funds should make
a profit out of these transactions, but on the other hand
it is a fair subject for consideration whether bargains
should be entered into , wbich , on their face , appear to
be inconsistent with strict financial laws.
The proposal now submitted for consideration is to
perpetuate the name of Bro . J. S. Eastes , the very
popular Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Kent, and
here it is we at once recognise the value of these per
petual presentations, as affording a ready means of
paying a compliment to distinguished Craftsmen . If we
consider the question of price in association with the
services of the Brother after whom the presentation is to
that is made, for either of the Institutions might justifi
ably enter into a bargain and givemore than could reason
ably be afforded , in honour of a Brother who has worked
hard for the good cause in years gone by ; or in other
words they might subscribe to such a testimonial as is
here intended ; but it is not desirable to look at these
contracts in such a light, they must rather be faced on
broad general lines, and even then we must not consider
the possibilities in association with the single case under
notice , but rather what would be the result if the dif .
ferent districts went in for the perpetual purchasing idea
wholesale . While an occasional case occurs — say one
a year , there is not much need to weigh all the pos
sibilities of the far-off future , but should it happen that
the number rose to six or eight each year, then it would
be very difficult to justify the continuance of the
system , except at a much higher figure than is now
suggested .
Reverting to the particular case to be considered on
Friday, we may express the hope that the Court will
agree to the proposed bargain — and we have no doubt
they will do so, but in so agreeing it should be distinctly
understood that the Institution does not bind itself to
repeat such transactions, indeed it should be stipulated ,
if necessary , that all such contracts must be considered
on their merits, as necessity arises for doing so .
The election of a Treasurer for the Boys School will
be purely a formal matter, Bro . C. E. Keyser having
alone been nominated , in succession to the Grand
Secretary , who did not desire re-election .
Further details in regard to the two meetings will be
found in our advertisement columns .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS.
The Freemasons" Hall, underthe presidency of Bro.
Everett, Fairchild , Fitzgerald , C. W. Hudson , Kentish ,
Scurrah, James Stephens, J. Strachan, J. J. Thomas, C.
H. Webb, and J. M.McLeod (Secretary ).
After the usual routine business, the Chairman , in
feeling terms, alluded to the loss sustained by the Craft
in the recent death of Capt . S. G. Homfray, a Patron of
the Institution , and moved a vote of condolence with his
widow and family . This was seconded by Bro . Everett
(who referred to the many years of excellent service
rendered to the three Institutions by the deceased
Brother ), and was unanimously adopted .
Grants of £ 20 per annum were made to friends of
four boys , for their Education and maintenance out of
the Institution , they being for various reasons unfitted
to enter the School at Wood Green ; and a like sum was
voted for the apprenticeship of the boy Thaw , who left
the Institution at Christmas last .
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It was reported that in the case of Frank Sutton in her train . We relieve because we are true, and we
Harrison , No. 23 on list of Candidates for Election on are true because we love , a trinity of graces in unity ,
the 13th inst., the number of children dependent on the which disdains hypocrisy and sham . In keeping with
mother had been reduced to five, from nine as named on these principles are the qualifications of candidates for
the voting papers, three of the original number having themysterious secrets of Master Mason— " Just, upright,
been fortunately placed in other Institutions. and free men , of mature age, sound judgment, and strict
A letter was read from the Grand Secretary intimat morals.” We seek not the world's honour, but we desire
ing his wish that he should not be re -nominated for the the world to know us ; we seek not praise, but we desire
office of Treasurer, to which he had been elected last to be praiseworthy.
year. The only nomination for the office was made by Our actions still by virtue blessed ,
Bro . Everett , who submitted the name of Bro . Charles E. And to our precepts ever true,
Keyser P.G.D. Patron of the Institution ; and he will The world , admiring, shall request
therefore be declared elected at the Quarterly Court next To learn, and our bright paths pursue.
week . And now for the remaining ceremony of this consecration
The five retiring members of the Board of Manage hour . The vale of Eden is as one risen from the dead . ,
ment representing London, viz :-Bros. Attenborough , Her now warrant stands upon the ruins of the old . This
Everett, Glass , Scurrah and J. Willing jun ., being the is the day of her rejoicing as it is the day of her
only ones nominated , will be re- elected without opposition . resuscitation . May the Vale become as the Garden of
For the five vacancies representing the Provinces there Eden in the pristine charms of its primeval state before
were nine nominations, but one was declared invalid . the apple by the Arch Deceiver was touched, which
Three of the eight seek re- election , viz : - Bros. Le marred the fair and spoiled the innocent, and demoralised
Feuvre (Hants and I. of W.), Smithson (West Yorks.), posterity. May she gather into her embrace the sons of
and Vassar-Smith (Glosters.). In place of Bro. Boden the mighty , the leal-hearted, and the true ; muy her
ham (who does not seek re -election ), the Province of future career be one of progress in the enjoymentofunity,
Staffordshirenominates Bro . W.H. Bailey, the well-known peace and concord, and may the eyes of Appleby be proud
London Manager of Bassand Co., who is a P.P.G.R.of that to own the purple and the blue, and that she has within
Province . In place of Bro . R. W. Bourne, West Lanca her not merely an Order and a name, but a science and
shire nominates Bro. J. W.Burgess, of London, he being a life .
a P.M. of No. 1325 and a P.P.G.D. of that Province, Afterwards the ceremony of Installation was per
and , like Bro . Bailey , a Vice President of the Institution . formed by Bro . G. Dalrymple P.P.S.G.W. P.G. Sec .,
The other Brethren nominated are Bros. J. Bradley assisted by Bros. James G.Gandy P.S.G.W.S.W., E.
(Durham ), Manfield (Norths . and Hunts.) and Margrett Clarke P.G.J.W. J.W., Rev. James Anderson as P.G.
(Berkshire) . Chaplain , R. P. Hunter P.G.D.C.D.C., D. H. Cook P.G.
It was' intimated that the Province of Kent desired Organist. Bro . Charles Robert Rivington P.G. Steward
to purchase a perpetual presentation , to be called “ The of England was duly invested as Master, Bro . George
Eastes presentation ,” and the Board of Management Thomas as S.W., and Bro . James Postlethwaite Watson
had unanimously agreed to recommend the Quarterly as J.W.
Court to grant same. The price to be £ 1,260 , being an At three o'clock a luncheon was held in the Assembly
advance of 200 guineas over the previous presentations. Room of the Tufton Arms Hotel. A splendid spread was
It was also reported that a special vote of thanks had laid on the table by Bro . James Postlethwaite Watson .
been accorded by the Board of Management to Bro. W. Afterwards the Loyal and Masonic toasts were given by
A. Scurrah , for the very efficient way in which he had the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, and the prosperity
superintended the repairs and alterations to buildings, & c., of the Vale of Eden Lodge was drunk with Masonic
during the past three years. honours .
This toast was responded to by Bro . C. R. Rivington
the W.M.
The Provincial Grand Officers and Brethren con
CONSECRATION : VALE OF EDEN, No. 2493. gratulated the new Lodge on their excellent arrange
ments, and also on the new Lodge Room . - Cumberland
N the presence of a very large and influential gathering Advertiser .

Tufton Arms Hotel, Appleby, on the 30th ult. At

11-30 the ceremony of Consecration was performed by ROYAL
Bro . Geo. J. M'Kay, J.P., Deputy Provincial Grand
Master P.G. Standard Bearer of England . Bro. the Rev. MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR
FOR GIRLS ,
James Anderson, as P.G. Chaplain and Assistant Secre ST. JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S.W.
tary , addressed the Brethren assembled in Lodge :
Freemasonry , he said , was described as a “ peculiar INSTIIUTED 1788 .
system ofmorality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by
symbols.” Morality is religion . There can be no separ Chief Patroness :
ation between the two ; without religion there can be no HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
morality . It starts with a belief in a Divine Being , and Grand Patron and President:
His sacred law speaks to all— " He hath showed thee , O His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., & c ., M.W.G.M.
man , what is good ; and what doth the Lord require of
thee but to do justly , to love mercy , and to walk humbly Grand Patroness :
with thy God .” That is the morality of Masonry , and Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES.
that is the morality of religion . Masonry employs
allegory and symbol , the former inculcates moral truths The 108th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
by dark sayings, the latter by outward and visible signs.
WILL BE HELD AT THE
The three grand principles on which the Order is founded
are - brotherly love , relief, and truth . Its members are
Brethren , and are to be linked together by the golden FREEMASONS TAVERN , LONDON , W.C.
chain of love. With the utterance of that spirit we open
and close our Lodges-- " That our labours thus begun in ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894 .
order,may be conducted in peace ,and closed in harmony." THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
Love unites the whole .
Most Wo pful Pro Grand Master and Provincial Grand
Behold , how good a thing it is, Master Lancs. W. Div., in the Chair .
And how becoming well ,
Together such as brethren we,
In unity to dwell. Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important
occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the
“ Pity is akin to love ,” and here the principle of relief Secretary as early as convenient, as a successful Festival this
comes in , so beautifully expressed in our Masonic Ritual. year is a matter of more than ordinary necessity .
Hence those schools, and schemes of benevolence and F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary .
charity which rise up to call her blessed . Truth follows Offices - 5 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
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the proof, and the next morning the horrified scribe found the
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . name of the goddess transformed into “ Jumbo " (Barnum's famous
Elephant). The same paper, in a brilliant report of a high- class
NOLLOWING the Consecration of the Vale of Eden wedding, announced that the bride's trouserswere the loveliestwe
ever saw ." The reporter wrote it “ trousseau," but the intelligent
compositor made the fatal error, and the paper doubled its cir
Provincial Chapter was held at Appleby , on Friday. culation for that day at least.
Subsequently the Charity Committee of the Province
met, when An Australian paper once made merry over the mistake of a
sum of one hundred guineas was voted to contemporary, which headed an article, " Sir H. P — 's Embezzle
the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, and several ments," instead of “ Embarrassments," and in the next item des
sums, amounting to about 30 guineas, were voted to the cribed Mr.Gladstoneas a " leading pollution," instead of “ politician ."
Another Australian paper says: Mrs. Caldwell was the recipient
relief of distressed Masons or their widows.
on Saturday of a beautiful floral offering, in commemoration of the
0 0 0 advent of her first -born son , which came to her by parcel post from
Ballarat." “ The sum now being raised,” remarksanother contem
The fund for commemorating the services, during the porary, “ will take the form of a mariners ' relief fund, primarily for
last twenty years, of Bro . Sir John Monckton as Town the support of themen who lost their lives at the wreck."
America is credited with many newspaper blunders, and one
Clerk of the City of London , will close on the 14th inst., paper narrowly escaped being sued for libel by & widow , for speaking
and the presentation will be made by the Lord Mayor of her husband as having “ gone to a happier home.” Thetouching
at the Mansion House on Tuesday, the 17th , at half-past line, “ Our first in heaven ," was gratuitously added to an obituary
two o'clock . The form which the compliment takes will notice in a Philadelphia paper ; and the father of the child went
into the office roaring mad. It was the third , and he wanted to
be, first, a marble bust of Sir John Monckton by Mr. J. know where the editor supposed the other two had gone.
A. Raemakers , for presentation to the Guildhall Art In making up his formes, the foreman of a Montreal paper
Gallery ; and next, a valuable gift of jewels for Lady mixed an article on Roman Catholic Missions in Africa, with a
Monckton . receipt for making tomato catsup. The published article read :
“ The Roman Catholics claim to be making material advances in
Africa . During the past three years they have obtained a firm
footing in the interior of the continent, and have sent forth several
missionaries into the equatorial regions. They are accustomed to
ERRORS OF THE PRESS. begin their work by buying the heathen children, and educating
them . The easiest and best way to prepare them is to first
“ The world's a Printing-house : our words, our thoughts, wipe them with a clean towel, then place them in dripping -pans,
Our deeds, are Characters of sev'rall sizes : and bake them till they are tender."
Each Soule is a Compos'ter ; of whose faults “ Book of Rarities,” by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.G.T.
The Levits are Correctors : Heav'n revises."
“ Divine Fancies, ” by Francis Quarles ( 1632). (To be continued.)
NEW people acquainted with the mysteries of type-setting will
F be surprised to find that the best books contain occasional
mistakes, in spite of all the care which may be taken in their pro UPWARDS of forty members of the St.Kew Lodge and
duction , the alteration or transposition of printed matter being other Brethren attended the funeral of the late Bro .
attended in many instances with grotesque results. Ffarington, which took place at Weston-super -Mare, on
I once asked a friend of mine (a publisher ), if he could account the 17th inst.
for the frequency of printers' errors, even when the subject matter
sent to the press had been neatly written and carefully punctuated . The death of Bro . W. Black , D.L., G. Treasurer of
“ In many instances, where the writing is plain , we put on our Tyrone and Fermanagh since the formation of that
apprentice hands; but when the copy is bad,weare compelled to get
our best men to decipher it,” said he. “ Then ," wasmy reply “ the Provincial Grand Lodge , has caused profound sorrow
illegible scrawl commands better attention than well-written copy ." in the district . The Lodges of the Province will wear
“ That is so ," he rejoined . Masonic mourning for three months. The deceased was
But although the printers are often in fault , yet the author is
a most benevolent member of the Order, and continually
sometimes to blame, for the latter leads them astray by carelessly exerted himself on behalf of the Irish Charities.
written copy, both in punctuation and spelling, and he is therefore
quite as responsible as the printer for errors , which have been des
cribed as “ a source of indignation to the author, a matter ofannoy
ance to the printer, and a cause of genuine amusement to the
general public." And some of these blunders, or coquilles, as the
French call them , are funny enough at times .
Lord Palmerston attached very great importance to a legible
hand, and in this he differed from the famous American , Horace London in Paris .
Greeley . The latter, “ who at bottom was a most excellent man ,
was an oddity in many things, and wrote vilely. Although in his
own - the Tribune - office, his printers might be supposed to
decipber his handwriting after they had been in his service for SPIERS AND POND's
several years, not one ever mastered it, and the first proofs had
practically to be re -written . " Seldom ,' says one of his own country
men , ' bas the clearest and purest Saxon been veiled in such
hieroglyphics.' One of the numerous stories told of Greeley's cali
graphy is that sometime before the war he wrote a note to a
member of the staff, discharging him . The expelled journalist ENGLISH GRILL
went to California , and, returning after several years, encountered
Mr. Greeley in Printing House Square, New York . The old chief
recognised him , and inquired , with his customary affability , where
he had been, and how he had been getting along. Let me see,' he AND
continued , didn't I get mad with you and send you off ? ' Oh,
yes. You wrote me a note telling me to clear out. I took it with
me. Nobody could read it, but it was taken as a letter of recom .
mendation , and I got several first-rate situations by it. I am
really much obliged to you .' On another occasion , when Greeley OLYMPIA RESTAURANT .
was angry with one of his men , he sent him to the cashier with a
note intended to indicate a considerable reduction of salary for the
former. The cashier understood it to read, ‘ Double —'s salary,'
and accordingly he doubled it !"
An amusing printer's error once occurred in the columns of one LUNCHEONS , DINNERS & SUPPERS.
of the leading Paris evening papers. The following paragraphs,
intended to have been printed separately, were by some blunder
so arranged that they read consecutively :- “ Doctor X. has been
appointed bead physician to the Hospital de la Charité. Orders
have been issued by the authorities for the immediate extension of 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
the Cemetery of Mont Parnasse . The works are being executed
with the utmost despatch .”.
During the days of the Reign of Terror, the celebrated French
man Siéyès, in correcting the proof sheets of a pamphlet in defence
of his political conduct, read , " I have abjūred the republic,” (Communicating with Theatre ).
printed by mistake for adjured .
“ Wretch !"?” he said to the printer ,
* do you wish to send me to the guillotine
Zealand paper , after describing a curiosity in thistles,
thusA New
concludes :- It was not a Scotch thistle , but one of the
edible variety euphemistically called sow thistles, to which donkeys Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry ,
are very partial. A great many were attracted into the porch of
our office to examine the curiosity." A New Zealand editor, in his
account of a ball, wrote of a lady of commanding presence :-Mrs .
s , who possesses a form that Juno might envy." His sub. read as in England .
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ROYAL
MASONIC INSTITUTION GIRLS ,
FOR GIRLS
ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE , S.W.
INSTITUTED 1788 .
Chief Patroness :
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
Grand Patron and President:
His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., & c., M.W.G.M.
Grand Patroness :
Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES.
GENERAL COURT of the Governors and Subscribers of
masons' Tavern ,Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London,
on Thursday, 12th April 1894, at Twelve o'clock precisely , on the
General Business of the Institution , and to elect twenty -two Girls
into the School, from a list of 40 approved Candidates . The
election will commence at one o'clock , or after the usual business
is over.
F. R. W.HEDGES, Secretary .
5 Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, W.C.,
5th April 1894.
THE 106th Anniversary Festival will take place on Wednesday ,
Earl of Lathom , G.C.B., M.W. Pro G.M. and Prov . Grand Master
of Lancashire, Western Division .
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion
are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as
early as convenient, Stewards- being urgently needed.
CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.
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order.
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Second Application . Votes forward 1464.
Her father , Anthony Alexander Hicks, Master Mariner,was initiated
in “ The Great City " Lodge, No. 1426 , London , in March 1875,
and continued a full member for 12 years. He died 11th October
1889 , leaving, through unavoidable calamity and misfortune, his
widow , with nine children , in very straitened circumstances. The
case is strongly recommended by The GreatCity " Lodge. Proxies
may be sent to the Widow , 8 Mornington Road , Leytonstone, N.E.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
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Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z.619 , 73.
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions.
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BRO . THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years ).
P.M. 1228 , P.Z. 55 .
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ROYAL
MASONIC
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS,
WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N.
OFFICE — 6 FREEMASONS HALL , LONDON , W.C.
Grand Patron : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
President :
His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M.
QUARTERLY COURT of the Governors and Subscribers
A will be held in the Large Hall, Freemasons' Tavern , Great
Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London , on Friday, the 13th
day of April 1894, for the transaction of the ordinary business
of the Institution :
To consider the following Notice of Motion , given at the Council
held 30th March , by the V. Wor. Bro . Richard Eve P. G. Treasurer,
Patron and Trustee, on behalf of the Board of Management :
That the proposal from the Province of Kent for the
right to a Perpetual Presentation , to be called “ The Eastes
Presentation,” to be purchased by payment of twelvehundred
guineas (£ 1,260) on the same terms as previous agreements of
å like nature, be accepted , subject to the condition that the
Presentation shall be available only for sons of KentMasons,
and that each boy presented under sameshall in every case be
qualified under the then existing Laws of the Institution .”
To elect a Treasurer for the ensuing twelve months.
To elect as Members of the Council, representing the Life and
Annual Subscribers , Twelve Brethren not being Life Governors,
To elect Ten Life Governors to fill vacancies on the Board of
Management.
To elect Thirty Boys from an approved list of Forty-three Can .
didates.
The Chair will be taken at Twelve o'clock at noon precisely .
The Ballot for the Election of Boys and for Members of the
Board of Management, will open at One o'clock, or so scon as the
General Business of the Court shall bave terminated , and will close
at Three o'clock precisely.
By order,
J. M. MCLEOD , Secretary .
London, 4th April 1894.
The Ninety -sixth Anniversary Festival will be held on the
27th June 1894 , under the distinguished Presidency of the Right
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HRON
ICLE
SATURDAY, 7TH APRIL 1894.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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METROPOLITAN .
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UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE , No. 507.
THEriagte labiose montein, London Bridgether here was a large
attendance, under the presidency of Bro. C. H. Stone W.M., who
was supported by Past Masters Charles Thomas, S. Ellson ,
P. Michælis , H. E. Cockell, T. J. Noakes, & c . The Visitors
included Bros. Samuel Cochrane G. Treas., F. W. Dickinson 913,
F. Rees 869, T. H. Salmon 1475 , J. B. Evans P.M. 172 , J. W.Clarke
192, T. Underwood P.M. 1679, John Hernaman 1329, B. Wynne
P.M. 1853, R.G. Stonham 2046 , J. H. Laing J.D. 2469, H. L. Bell
1928 , T. Grummant P.M. 1559, Walter Martin P.M. 879, W. Lane
P.M. 1638, E. C. Wise I.G. 619, F. Chappell 2021, Charles Garton
J.D. 192, C. C. Robin P.M. 1350, W. Robin I.G. 870, S. Ainsworth
569, W. W.Morgan 177, R. J. Day 1853, A. G. Sandberg 3 , W. F.
Bull P.M. 1707, and others.
The minutes having been confirmed , Bro. R. B. Gilson was
installed as Worshipful Master,and he subsequently appointed the
following as his assistant Officers : Bros. J. Ā . Laing S.W., G. W.
Beste J.W., J. S. Terry P.M. Treasurer, C. W. Peters P.M. Sec.,
W. Lipscomb S.D., C. H. Gold J.D., G. W. Terry IG., S. Ellson
P.M.D.C., H. E. Joyce P.M. W.S., G. W. Comfort C.S., F. C.
Atkinson P.M. 1648 Org ., G. Harrison Tyler. The installation
ceremony was regularly completed , and other matters of business
having been disposed of, the Lodge was closed and the Brethren
adjourned to banquet .
The dinner was well served by the proprietor of the Bridge
House Hotel, and at its conclusion the Master gave the usual
toasts.
Responding for the Grand Officers, Bro . Cochrane expressed the
pleasure felt by members of that body in visiting Lodges, where
they were always so well received . Heconsidered himself a Grand
Cochrane expressed himself strongly as to the defeat of his old
friend, Bro . Stiles, at the recent election for Grand Treasurer, and
considered the result was brought about because the " blue "
Masons were not true to their colours. If this section of the Craft
did not mind what they were about they would sacrifice their right
to choose their own Treasurer, and play into the hands of the
purple ."
Bro. Stone I.P.M.submitted the toast of the WorshipfulMaster,
who had already done sufficient in the Lodge to prove his fitness for
the post. Their new ruler had only been five years a Mason , and
to rise to the highest dignity in such a Lodge as theirs in so short
a time was no doubt a great honour- still he had won the distinc
tion honourably, and would doubtless prove a credit to them . His
first act in the chair had been to announce his intention to act as
a Steward for the coming Festival of the Girls School, in which
capacity they might rest assured he would maintain the reputation
of their Lodge. "He concluded by wishing Bro. Gilson a successful
and pleasant year of office .
The Master tendered his thanks . He had looked forward to the
work of the Mastership with a certain amount of dread , but the
hearty reception just accorded had invested him with a fair
amount of confidence , and he hoped he should perform his duties
satisfactorily .
The next toast was that of the Installing Master, Bro . Stone.
The way in which he had presided over the Lodge during the past
year was greatly to his credit, and he had concluded his labours in
a most satisfactory manner by the installation of his successor.
The Master had a most pleasing duty to perform , in the present
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ation to Bro. Stone of the Past Master's jewel voted by the Lodge,
and he gave this tangible mark of their appreciation with the
heartiest of good wishes from all members for the continued pros
perity of their recent ruler.
The I.P.M. considered the moment one of pride and regret to
him - pride in having filled the chair of the United Pilgrims Lodge
during the past year, and regret at having to leave it, for he had
just begun to feel at home in it. As a fact he seemed to have but
just commenced the work when he found his term of office at an
end . He tendered his sincere thanks to those who had so ably
supported him during his term of office. He had most appreciated
the kindly expressions from the Past Masters of the Lodge.
The toast of the Visitors was heartily proposed by the ruler ,who
expressed the pleasure of the Lodge at seeing so many guests - at
the same time there would have been many more but for the fact
that their meeting ſell the day before Good Friday .
Bro . Walter Martin responded in a brief speech , and other
of the guests also acknowledged the kind reception accorded
them
The W.M. gave the toast of the Past Masters. They had a
splendid body of P.Ms. in the Lodge — men who were willing to do
anything for its welfare, and acted towards it as did a father to his
family. Not the least active in desire to secure the enjoyment of
the members was Bro. Cockell,to whom they were mainly indebted
for the splendid musical treat of the evening.
The toast was acknowledged by Bro . Michælis, and then the
Master submitted that of the Officers of the Lodge. The Treasurer
was a model Officer, had only been absent from three of the meet.
ings in twenty -two years, and set an example generally which all
might follow with profit, both to themselves and to the Lodge.
The two Wardens, Treasurer and Secretary having replied ,
Brother I.P.M. Stone desired to express his thanks for a further
presentation just made to him , in the form of a Past Master's
collar and jewel, from the Officers who had served under him
during the past year. He was deeply grateful for their kindness
and trusted he might long prove himself an honour to their
Lodge.
A rote of thanks to the artistes of the evening, Brethren of the
Lodge and their wives, who had given their services gratuitously ;
followed by the Tyler's toast, brought the proceedings to a close .
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PANMURE LODGE, No. 720 .
THE
of last week , when there were present:- Bros. G. Mulley
W.M., G. Treves P.M.and Treasurer as S.W., G. R. Knott J.W.,
A. Leonard P.M. Secretary, F. Sparks S.D., S. H. Hadgraft Org .,
W. E. Reeves I.G., F. H. Gill D.C., C. Sheppard Tyler, Bros.
G. Allen P.M., G. Lilley P.M. 1632, J. E. Smith , C. Dillnutt, A.
Jezzard , G. R. Huntley, Jones, Blackmore, T. Holland, G.Goodge ,
Hawes, Davison, and French. Visitors : S.Graham Prov. G. Org.,
W. S. Dunkley Preceptor 1777, W. Williams 1016 , D. S. Davis 141,
and G. Fox 902.
The minutes of the last meeting, likewise those of the Lodge of
Emergency, were read and confirmed , excepting one or two para
graphs which were ordered to be struck out. A Ballot was taken
for Mr.George Binfield Knight, which proved in his favour.
Bros. Blackmore, Holland, Hawes, and Jezzard were elected as
auditors for the ensuing year. It was proposed by Bro. Treves P.M.
Treasurer, that the sum of £ 10 10s be voted to the Masonic Chari.
ties ; this was carried unanimously . Bro. Williams was elected as
a Joining Member.
Bros. G.Mulley W.M., G. Treves P.M. Treasurer and C. Shep
pard Tyler, were re -elected for their respective offices for the
ensuing year.
A Brother who was in distress was relieved witb the sum of 10s .
from the Charity Fund.
No other business presenting itself, refreshmentwas partaken of
under the supervision of Bro . G. Lilley P.M., and G. R. Huntley .
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CORINTHIAN LODGE, No. 1382.
THE annual meeting was held at the George Hotel, Millwall, on
the 21st ult., when there were present several members of the
Lodge, and a large number of visitors , including Bros. S. Cochrane
G. Treas., J. Terry P.G.Swd.Br. Sec. R.M.B.I., C. J. R. Tijou
A.G.Purs ., R. Salter W.M. 79, E. H. Bramley P.M. 957, E. James
P.M. 2374 , G. W. Sly P.M. 79, F. W. Pulsford P.M. 898, J. T.
Finch P.M. 861, W. H. Making P.M. 1278, Charlie Woods Sec.
2345, C. T. Watson S.D. 79, W. T. Legg J.D. 898, F.Goble I.G.
1273, H. Warner S. 1259, & c .
After the usual business of the Lodge, including the raising of
Bro. J. Hartler and the initiation of Mr. Quickley, the installation
ceremony was worked by Bro. Millington, Bro. S. G. Bonner being
installed . The Officers invested included Bros. J. Limn I.P.M.,
F. Bassett S.W., B. Barcham J.W., R. Pitt Treas., A. Oakley Sec.,
E. Brindley S.D., W.Greatorex J.D., A. Flint I.G., W.Millington
D.C., F. Kidd Org., G. Parrett, H. Rogers and T. Tildesley Stds.,
and Williams Tyler.
The report of the Audit Committee was received , after which
the Lodge was closed .
After the banquet the W.M., in proposing the Grand Officers,
said that he had had the pleasure of attending Grand Lodge under
the presidency of the M.W. Pro G.M., also the R.W.D.G.M., and
again of the Grand Treasurer who was present that evening ; of
Bro . Terry he could say how much they appreciated his affability,
wit, and kindness. As Secretary of the R. M. Benevolent Institution
he was ever ready to go, even to the end of the world ,” to do &
good act. Bro . Tijou the A.G.Purs. was a representative of the
East end of London in Grand Lodge, and it was needless for him
to extol his many virtues, or speak of his ability at the Board of
Benevolence.
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Bro . S. Cochrane, in a short and well-timed speech, said how
glad he was to see the W.M. , whom he had known for so many
years, installed. He also thanked the Brethren for their hospitality
and kindness .
Bro. J. Terry, in a witty and thoughtful speech , drew attention
to the numerous duties of the G. Officers, spoke of the “ old people,"
and the need of remembering the genuine tenets of the Order. He
closed by a reference to the good work the W.M. had done for the
Charities.
Bro. Tijou referred to his name of " Charity tiger," and said
that he was glad to be so called . If Bro. Cochrane represented all
England, Bro. Terry represented the whole world, while he repre
sented the East end of London . He had met the W.M. many
times , and it was only out of deep respect for him that he had
missed the meeting of the Board of Benevolence, to come that
evening to the Lodge.
Bro . Limn I.P.M. next proposed the W.M. , of whom he could
say with truth that he was the right man in the right place. He
could assure the Brethren the Lodge would lose nothing of its
dignity by placing so good a Mason in the chair.
The W.M. said he was proud of his position . For sixteen years
he had been looking forward to such a dignity, and felt how great
was his obligation to the Brethren for satisfying his ambition . He
hoped that the Lodge would " Flourish as a green bay tree " during
his year of office, that love and harmony would prevail, that none
of the keenness of good fellowship would be lost, and that all would
pull together in the sacred cause of Charity.
In proposing the Installing Master, “ Who urged the rest by
equal steps to rise," the W.M. pointed out the work done by Bro.
Millington as Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . He had at
great personal inconvenience come that day to the meeting, and all
were grateful for his kindness and encouragement.
Bro. Millington thanked the Brethren. He was proud of the
W.M., and was sure he would be an honour to the Craft. They
must remember that unity was strength, and pull together to make
the coming year of office a great pleasure to the W.M. They must
remember that charity one to another was one of the foundations
of the Order.
In proposing the Past Masters the W.M. said that “ in the
multitude of councillors there is wisdom ." Bro. Millington had
already done his duty that evening, and he hoped that all the P.Ms.
would support him in the coming year, rally round him in the
Corinthian Lodge, and make Freemasonry a reality on the “ island.”
Bro. Saunders P.M.said that although the P.Ms. held no office,
they must look after the welfare of the Lodge. He was proud to
have first placed the W.M. in office . Bros. Morrison P.M. and Limn
P.M. also responded.
The W.M. in toasting the Vistors, said :
“ Feast with the best and welcome to my Lodge,
Let them want nothing that my house affords.”
The Visitors were many that evening, and he trusted they had
seen that the Corinthian Lodge possessed the full knowledge of the
genuine principles of the Order.
In response , Bro . Making P.M. 1278 wasglad that he had had
the pleasure of initiating the W.M., who had now an excellent
knowledge of the ritual and Book of Constitutions, and routine of
Lodge work. He would have no difficulty in governing them , and
they would have to emulate his example. He knew what Free
masonry should be, and his work in the past fully justified his
promotion.
Bro. Pulsford P.M. 898 was delighted , as President of the East
London Masonic Benevolent Association , to see its Secretary
installed that evening. No Brother worked harder, nor better.
Bro. Warner S. 1259 and Salter W.M. 79 also responded .
The W.M. proposed the Initiate , and Brother Quickley
acknowledged.
The W.M. proposed the Officers, and severalresponded .
After the Tyler's toast the Brethren dispersed, well pleased with
all they had seen and heard , including the music provided by Bro.
E. Simmons.
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DUKE OF FIFE LODGE, No. 2345 .
THE installation meeting was held , by a dispensation from
THIGrand Lodge, owing to alterations at the Alexandra Hotel ,
at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C. , on Tuesday of last week .
Apologies for absence were received from Rev. R. J. Simpson
P.G.O. , E. Letchworth G S. , Col. Peters, T. Morris , Hy. Mitchell,
J. M. McLeod, and others.
The dispensation, granted by the M.W.G.M. , was read , as were
the minutes. Bro . Horace Cross Mitchell was passed.
On the proposition of Bro. Baldwin seconded by Bro. Lyell , the
report of the Audit Committee was unanimously received , the
Lodge being congratulated on its financial stability .
Bro. A. Harvey was presented to the W.M. and by him installed
as Master for the coming year. The Officers were then invested :
Bros. E. Beaven I.P.M., Langdon S.W. , Charlie Woods J.W. ,
Robert Steele P.M. Treasurer, J.W. Folkard P.M. Secretary, W.
W. Westley P.M. D.C. , J. Lyell S.D. , J. Mitchell I.G. , A. Robert
son A.D.C., G. F. Winny Organist, C. Patrick Tyler. The J.D. ,
Bro. Hy . Mitchell , and the Stewards were not invested, not being
able to attend.
On the motion of Bro. Steele Treasurer seconded by Bro. Har.
vey W.M. , it was decided to make a grant of ten guineas towards
the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
After the closing of the Lodge the Brethren dined together, and
then followed the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts.
Bro . S. Cochrane Grand Treasurer replied for the Grand Officers.
For some years he had known how much work the Grand Officers
did ; some were spending much time in attending the various
Committees, and generally furthering the interests of the Order.
Bro . G. Everett P.G. Treas. was gratified that his work for the
Lodge was appreciated. He had been able to arrange the special
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features of their present meeting, and hoped all would go on as
well as that had .
Bro . Beaven I.P.M. said of the W.M , that all in the Lodge
appreciated him. He had done excellent service for the Order, and
would be ready to continue the same.
The W.M. in response, said that he had been so impressed with
the tenets of the Craft in his Mother Lodge, that he had ever tried
and would continue to do his duty.
In proposing the I.P.M., the W.M. extolled his appreciation of
the high office he had held. In presenting him with a P.M.'s
jewel, he expressed a hope that he might live long to wear it in
appreciation of the high feelings which had prompted the Brethren
to present it. The I.P.M. expressed his thanks.
The W.M. proposed the Visitors, and drew attention to each
one's services . Bro. Vincent T. Murche P.M. 1963 Sec. 1641 con .
gratulated the Master and the Lodge on the capital working and
genuine good fellowship shown .
Bro. John Lobb 228 said that his many duties had prevented
him giving much time to Freemasonry, for it had taken three
W.M.'s to make him a Mason. He felt quite at home here, for had
he not lived within sound of St. Bride's for 36 years. He also had
the honour of representing the ward on the Common Council, and
served on the Board of Guardians. He had thoroughly enjoyed the
evening, and had been particularly delighted with the musical treat
supplied by the Brethren of the Lodge. The Lodge was to be con
gratulated also on its general progress, and lavish hospitality . He
could tell them how much he appreciated both, and as his Lodge
was approaching its centenary, they could understand that he
knew something of the Order.
Bro . Bond P.P.G.D.C. Kent was sure that when the Lodge
possessed a banner it would have the word Excelsior " upon it.
Bro. Beck told the Brethren something of Freemasonry in
Canada and Germany.
The W.M. proposed the Past Masters, and Bro. W. W. Westley
responded.
In proposing the Treasurer and Secretary, the W.M. described
them as well tried men and true , who would reflect credit upon the
Lodge. Bros. R. Steele Treasurer and J. W. Folkard Secretary
responded.
The W.M. proposed the Officers, and Bros. J. Langdon and C.
Woods replied .
Bro . Beaven I.P.M. replied for the Charities .
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WATHAMSTOW LODGE , No. 2472.
A has made such progress that the prescribed limit of its
members has been nearly reached. This result is doubtless due
to the popularity of the first W.M. , Bro. William Shurmur P.P.G.T.
Essex, who, upon retiring from the chair, is able to hand over to
his successor a prosperous and well working Lodge. The annual
festival is fixed for the fourth Saturday in March, but in conse
quence of that date this year succeeding Good Friday, a dispensation
was obtained to postpone the celebration for a week. Thus it
happened that a large assemblage of Brethren met at the Chequers
Hotel, Walthamstow, last Saturday, to witness the interesting
ceremony. Bro. Shurmur presided, and was supported by his
Officers and the following visitors :Bros. John Petch P.P.G.Std. Br.
Herts. , W. Blackburn P.P.G.S.B. Middlesex, Jas. F. Haskins
P.P.G. Org. Herts., W. Mason Stiles P.M. 1507 and 1987, Jas. A.
Reed P M. 1228, T. de Courcy -Meade P.M. 142, George Weige P.M.
860 , Henry Massey P.M. 1928, Orlton Cooper P.M. 211, G. W.
Shephard 65, K. M. Yeoman 2467 , W. Rix 65, C. J. Harman 2063,
$ . Ĝ. Bateman 1707 , F. Taylor 2256, W. S. Bunting Secretary
2500 , J. R. Friend 2274 , F. E. Wilson 1228, W. B. Whittingham
2256 .
The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed, the
Secretary read the dispensation granted by the Provincial Grand
Master altering the date of the meeting. The ballot was then taken
for Messrs. Frank Budd, Lionel Budd and Henry Osborn , which
they were admitted in due form and regularly initiated into the
mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry.
Bro. William Harris S.W. , having been elected as W.M. for the
ensuing year, was introduced by Bro. S. H. Baker P.M. , and
signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations. A
Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro. Harris was placed
in the chair of King Solomon according to the traditional custom .
The ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . Shurmur, his
delivery of the addresses to the Officers and Brethren meeting with
well deserved appreciation .
The following Officers were appointed and invested by the new
W.M .: Bros. D. H. McGowan P.M. S.W., Wm. Gower J.W. ,
S. H. Baker P.M. Treasurer, Samuel Herbert Secretary, C. Mac
Colla S.D. , James Clark J.D. , A. J. Stacey I.G., T. W. Stacey D.C. ,
P. Felsenthal Organist, H. H. Finch and F. Peck Stewards, Marx
Gross Tyler. Before leaving the chair, Bro. Shurmur presented
Bro. Wildasb with the Lodge P.M. jewel in recognition of his
services during the first year of its inauguration. A similar com
pliment was subsequently awarded to Bro. Shurmur, and the
business of the evening being finished, the Brethren adjourned to
the banquet room , where a choice repast was served by Brother
Hallowes .
At the termination of the dinner the usual Loyal and Masonic
toasts were given by the W.M. and cordially drunk by the
Brethren .
In highly eulogistic terms Bro. Shurmur proposed the health
of the new W.M. and congratulated him upon being for a second
time a ruler in the Craft, as he could not fail to be advantageous
to the Lodge , which would receive the benefit of his experience.
He concluded by wishing him a prosperous year of office.
Bro . Harris, who on rising to respond was received with loud
applause, thanked the Brethren for electing him to his high office,
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and said that his endeavour would be to serve them faithfully and
zealously, and so keep up the reputation of the Lodge for good
working. He would have a difficult task in following so good a
Mason as Bro Shurmur, but he had promised to give his best
advice,and he hoped at the termination of his year of office the
Brethren would be satisfied .
In replying for the Installing Master, Bro. Shurmur expressed
his gratitude to the Brethren for their unvarying kindness, and
said he should ever have pleasant recollections of his year of office.
It had been his proud privilege to bring in many members to
Freemasonry, all of whom had conferred honour upon his choice,
and it was most satisfactory to find the Lodge in so firm a position .
Bro . Wildash might be referred to as Father of the Lodge, as it
was through his efforts that they met at Walthamstow . It was a
highly representative Lodge and ranked among its members most
of the local notabilities.
Bro. Wildash thanked the Brethren for having conferred upon
him the P.M. jewel. He took great interest in Walthamstow , as
it was the birthplace of his wife and their family , and concluded
by giving some interesting details as to the foundation of the
Lodge.
The Initiates severally responded to the toast of their
health .
Bros. De Courcy-Meade, W.M. Stiles, John Petch , W. Black .
burn and W. B. Whittingham answered for the Visitors ; the
Senior and Junior Wardens responded for the Officers ; and
the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a happy termi.
nation .
Bro. William Harris,the new W.M.of the Walthamstow Lodge,
was born at Westminster in 1857. He was initiated into Free
masonry in 1881, in the John Hervey Lodge, No. 1260. Subse
quently he became a joining member of the Beaconsfield Lodge,
No. 1662, of which he was elected W.M. for the year 1891-2 . He
is one of the founders of the Walthamstow Lodge, and signed the
petition to Grand Lodge . He is also a Companion of the Mount
Sinai Chapter , No. 19, held at Anderton's, in Fleet Street, but has
not as yet taken office in the Arch .
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ROYAL GLOUCESTER LODGE, No. 130 .
MEETING was held at the Masonic Hall, Southampton , on
A toast received suitable responses from Bros. Davies , Ritson and
Thursday, 8th inst., W.M. Bernard Harfield , J.P., presiding .
The gathering was one of unusual interest , owing to the fact that
Sir Barrington Simeon , Bart., was initiated into the Order , the
ceremony being performed by Bro . W. W. Beach , M.P., Prov.
Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. There was
a large company present and at the banquet which followed the
toast of the visitors was responded to by Bro . Tankerville Chamber
layne, M.P.
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CAMBRIAN LODGE , No. 364 .
THE installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Neath,
T.when there was a large gathering of the Fraternity to greet
Lodge was opened by Bro . J. E.Griffith, who subsequently instal
led his successor, Bro. Kerr, in a very able way. Prior to this im
portant ceremony, the arrival of Bro. Marmaduke Tennant, the
Deputy Provincial Grand Master of South Wales Eastern Division ,
was announced . He was escorted to the Lodge Room by the past
and present Provincial Grand Officers, and there was a large dis
play of “ purple " upon the dais behind the Master's chair. At the
conclusion of the ceremony, hearty congratulations were tendered
to Worshipful Master Kerr, who appointed his Officers. There was
a generally expressed feeling of disappointment that Bro . Whitting
ton, who is familiarly known in the Province , and generally beloved
in his Lodge , was absent through ill health from a gathering where
he is usually a prominentand welcome figure. The cause which
prevented him and another Officer from attending was sympatheti .
cally referred to . Before closing the Lodge, the Immediate Past
Master and Bro. G. Jones were appointed to represent the Lodge
on the ProvincialGrand Committee, and Bro. J. E. Griffith was
chosen as Charity Steward for the year.
The Brethren repaired to the Castle Hotel to banquet, where
Mrs. Andrews served to the company, numbering nearly fifty , a
most inviting repast.
0 0 0 heartily for the manner in which they had received his name ; at
SOUTHAMPTON LODGE, No. 394 .
AT T the meeting on the 15th inst., at Southampton , under the
presidency of Bro . Bates, Mr. Sheriff Button was initiated a
member of the Order, the ceremony being performed by P.M.
Lashmore . Several Brethren were raised, P.Ñ. Dacombe officiat
ing. The Treasurer, P.M. Lemon , presented an excellent framed
portrait of himself to the Lodge , for which he received a cordial
expression of thanks. The banquet which followed was attended
by a large number of Brethren , and in the course of the subsequent
proceedings the health of the newly initiated member (Bro. L.
Button ) was drunk with Masonic honours .
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LODGE OF FAITH , No. 581.
Hotel, Fairfield, Manchester, on Wednesday, the 21st ult.,
Bro. Hy. B. Brown W.M. There were also present : Bros. H.
J. Harrison S.W., W. Jones S.D., Robt. Adsħead J.D., G. H.
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Scott I.G., J. C. Brown Treas., G. H. Barnes I.P.M., J. M. Frost
Secretary , B. Swift P.M., John Greenup P.M., Wm . Kay P.M.,
Thos. Tyers P.M., Edwd . Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Dr. Edwin E. Jones, Saml. Andrews,
J. T. Moorhouse , Joseph Harrison , T. Pollitt, W. H. Wagstaff,
C. H. Griffiths. Visitors : Bros. Geo. Wenham Davies S.W. 1459 ,
Ernest 0. Ritson 1161 and 2464, E. Hampson S.W. 1166 , A.
Hollings, McLeod.
The Lodge was opened at 4 p.m., and after the minutes of last
meeting had been confirmed , a ballot was successfully taken for
Mr. Stephen John Watson , who was afterwards prepared and
initiated .
Supper followed , this being graced by the attendance of ladies,
a departure which was evidently agreeable to the fair sex, who
expressed themselves as perfectly satisfied with the arrangements.
The following were present : Mrs. H. B. Brown , Barnes , Jones,
Hampson , Harrison , Adshead, Scott, Greenup, Kay, Swift ,Griffiths,
Andrew , Wagstaff and Davies. Misses Brown , Hollings, Bridge,
M. Bridge, Smethurst, P. and M.Heywood .
Several toasts were honoured, amongst others that of the
Ladies, which was proposed by Bro . Swift in a humourous speech .
Bro. McLeod responded .
Bro. Brown W.M. proposed the health of the newly -initiated
Brother, saying he expected that the ordeal through which the
latter had passed would have a tendency to improve him , and lead
him to think that Freemasonry was not all that had been said of
it by the outside world , but something infinitely better. Bro .
Watson responded .
Bro . Barnes I.P.M. proposed the health of the W.M., saying
that the position which their principal Officer occupied had many
very arduous duties attached to it, but Bro. Brown was equal to å
faithful performance of them all,and the Lodge,under his guidance,
would lose none of its lustre.
Bro . Brown said that it afforded him extreme pleasure to
respond to such a toast, especially in the presence of ladies. He
could assure his auditors that from the time of his initiation into
the Lodge he had tried to do his best to promote its interests, and
he would continue to do so. He strongly advised young officers to
try and get to the top of the tree, for it was a noble aspiration .
He might incidentally mention to them that the only nervousness
he had experienced was in connection with the position he held ,
which might have been caused by his great anxiety to do his duty .
At any rate , the feeling would wear off after a few months practice ,
when he had got used to it, and he might be perfect by the time
that he had to leave the chair.
Bro. Tyers P.M. proposed the health of the visitors, which
Hollings.
These proceedings over, dancing was indulged in , and continued
until a late hour, the whole being pleasantly relieved by songs,
recitations, & c., rendered by Bros. Pollitt, Griffiths, Moorhouse ,
Roberts, and Mrs. E. E. Jones. The latter, who has a very
pleasing voice, sang “ When the tide comes in ,” and its antithesis
* Kitty Muldoon ," and the " Alabama Coon ."
The instrumental music was contributed by Bros. C. Jackson
2156 , R. Perrin 2156 , and Mr. J. Collinge.
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EGERTON LODGE, No. 1030 .
THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel, Heaton
Bros. Henry Wilson W.M., R. B. Goodfellow S.W., Henry Smith
P.M. P.P.J.G.D. Treas., Thos . Knott I.P.M. Sec., F. T. Burgess
S.D., Hyde Marriott J.D., Jas. W. Abbott P.M. P.P.G.D. of C., F.
Burdett I.G., Wm . A. Vaughan P.M., Edward Roberts P.M. Asst.
Prov . G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), H. T. Fisher, E. Broome, F.
:
N. Rudgard , Dr. Frank Cubbon Rogers. Visitor :-Bro . Geo . R.
Swann P.M. 1387.
The nameof Mr. Thomas Burnley Brooks was put to the ballot,
and being successful, that gentleman was initiated by the W.M., he
being assisted by Bros. Knott I.P.M., and Goodfellow S.W., the
former of whom gave the address, the latter presenting and explain
ing the working tools .
This ended, Bro . Rogers was advanced as a F.C. The W.M.
again undertook the ceremony, being assisted on this occasion by the
s.w., who gave the address and also explained the working tools .
Supper followed , and it being rather late when this was finished ,
the proceedings in connection with the festive board were necessarily
curtailed .
The Loyal toasts having been disposed of, that of the newly
initiated Brother was proposed by Bro. Wilson W.M., to which Bro .
Brooks responded, saying that he thanked the Brethren most
the same time he must object to the statement of the W.M.that he
was gifted with eloquence. Although it might be unbecoming for
him to express a decided opinion with reference to the ceremony
through which he had passed , still be would admit that he had been
very much impressed by it. Personally he was a very cautious man,
but he had noticed what seemed to be - not a superficial, but &
genuine feeling of Brotherhood, which he had not supposed existed
in Freemasonry .
Bro . Goodfellow S.W. proposed the health of the W.M., and
took the opportunity of congratulating him upon having had more
work than any preceding Master. Healso said that few had done
work so well ; in fact, so excellently was it performed by him that
visitors when told that he had been in the chair only a few months
were quite surprised.
The W.M. in reply thanked the Brethren for the heartymanner
in which the toast had been received, and assured them that in
undertaking the duties it was with a sincere desire to do his best
in every way.
The proceedings were enlivened by songs, etc., which were
rendered by Bros. Goodfellow , Edmondson and Roberts.
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CONCORD LODGE, No. 1534.
THE regular meeting was held at Chester Bank , Prestwich , on
also present : — Bros. Wm . B. Midgley S.W., E. S. Done J.W., J.
W. Thompson P.M. P.P.G.St.B. Treas., John Wardle P.M. Sec.,
H. B. Fawssett J.D., R. Hothersall P.M. P.P.G.D. D.C., Edward
Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), S. F.
Simons P.M., Edward Hilton P.M., Alexander Allan .
The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and
confirmed , the Lodge was opened and closed in the various degrees.
At the festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonic toasts
were submitted , these being varied by songs, recitations, etc. from
Bros. Simons, Fawssett and Roberts.
Bro . Norton W.M. proposed the health of Bro. Allan , who had
just returned to England after a lengthy tour on the continent,
taken on account of failing health . The speaker congratulated Bro.
Allan upon his restoration to strength , and gave him a very hearty
welcome to the Lodge. Bro . Allan responded, and took the oppor
tunity of giving a very interesting description of his journey,
Bro . Hothersall proposed the health of Bro . Simons, who had
just qualified himself as a Life Patron of one of the Masonic
Institutions. Bro . Simons in a very humorous speech adduced his
reasons for desiring such a qualification as that indicated by Bro.
Hothersall. Other toasts followed .
0 0 0 that their visitors of that night would give him credit for being
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE, No. 1773.
HE regularmeeting was held at the Town Hall, Pendleton , on
THE the 16th ult., Bro. Thos. T. Sefton W.M.
Someminor business having been disposed of the Lodge was of every tongue and of every nation ? It possessed ties that could
closed, and the Brethren adjourned to supper.
At the festive board , Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted
and responded to , the same being pleasantly varied by the efforts of
the following : Bro . Kirkland , who sang “ The Old Brigade ," Bro . doctrines of patriotism and Brotherly Love ; its sentiments the
Harwood, who gave a “ Yankee way of getting a wife,” Bro .
Roberts ,who related the story of “ Saint Patrick and the Serpent,”
and Bros. Bradley and Clough , the former of whom sang “ The and oppressive it reprobated, and wherever the wandering steps of
Postillion ," and the latter “ The Miner's dream of home." Bro .
Clarkson officiated at the piano.
The W.M. proposed the health of the Past Masters , saying that
they had a formidable array present that evening. One of them
(Bro . Hardcastle ), who had taken a prominent part in all matters
connected with the Lodge, was obliged through ill-health , to under
take a long journey , and he sincerely hoped it would be of the
greatest benefit to him . The P.M.s responded .
Bro . Hilton proposed the health of the W.M., and said that it
was impossible to speak too eulogistically of him , for now that he
had attained the chair he went through his duties with just the
samezeal as he had displayed in his progress through the minor
offices. In conclusion he hoped he would be long spared to be
connected with the Lodge, and evince the sameamount of activity
as heretofore. Bro . Sefton replied.
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CROOK LODGE, No. 2019 .
N The health of the host (Bro. Braun) was next proposed by Bro .
was on Thursday of last week installed as W.M. by Bro. Melling, who said he might venture to aid that from themany
Samuel Houldsworth P.M. 124 and 2019. The retiring Master ,
Bro . A. Y. Talbot, was presented with a beautiful Past Master's music they had been treated to , they had spent a most enjoyable
jewel, and the Officers of the Lodge were regularly invested . The
annual banquet was served up by Bro . T. A. Brown , of the King's
Head Inn, Hope Street, Crook .
0 0 0 class style, and must have more than satisfied the most fastidious
ARDWICK LODGE, No. 2185 .
on Monday, the 12th ult., its place of meeting having been
changed from Ardwick to the well-appointed and commodious
quarters of Bro. Braun , the Clarence Hotel, Piccadilly,Manchester.
T'he Lodge, established in 1886 , had for some time been in a
languishing condition, but a supreme effort has recently been
displayed by the Past Masters and Brethren generally , with the
best of results .
On the present occasion , as might have been expected, a large
number of Brethren were in attendance to assist at the opening
ceremony in the new quarters . As there was a considerable amount
of business to tranfact, the proceedings commenced at the early
hour of 2:30. Bro . James Hayes W.M. being in the chair,
After the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed ,
Messrs. Charles William Dove and William Thomas Higginbotham
were balloted for and approved, and being in attendance were duly
initiated , the former by Bro . Hayes W.M., and the latter by Bro.
Hoyland P.M. Both ceremonies were admirably rendered , and
made an evident impression upon the candidates .
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro. J. T. Richard
son P.M., who inducted Bro. J. W. Atkinson S.W. into the chair
in a very creditable manner. The following Officers were appointed
and invested :-Bros. R. W.Atkinson S.W., W.Goodman J.W., W. installation was performed by Bro. J. S. White in the presence of
Rostron Treasurer, W. J. Melling P.M. Sec ., W. Hoyland P.M. about 30 members of the Lodge. The Officers were invested.
P.G.P. D. of C., T. O. Lilley S.D., W.Hyde J.D., T. B. Dodd Org.,
C. Paine I.G., J. K. Farrar S.S., H. G. Walker J.S., J. E. Chapman
3rd S., Oscar Katz 4th S.
The Master was now addressed by Bro . Hoyland, whilst Bro.
W. J. Melling performed a similar duty with regard to the Wardens
and Brethren , after which the Lodge was given into the charge of
the W.M. The latter, on behalf of the Lodge, presented to Bro.
Hayes (the retiring Master ), a handsome P.Ms’. jewel as a token
of esteem for services rendered during his year of office, the gift
being subsequently acknowledged in fitting terms.
The Lodge was then closed in peace and harmony, and the
Brethrın adjourned to the Banqueting Hall, which had been
Chronicle . 17TH APRIL 1894 .
admirably decorated for the occasion . It is only necessary to say
at this juncture that the dinner was served in a manner which
gave unqualified satisfaction to all who were present.
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and
honoured, that of the W.JI. being propose à in well-chosen words by
Bro . Hayes I.P.M. Bro. Atkinson responded .
Bro . Melling proposed the health of the Visitors, adding that it
was a toast which was in true accord with the spirit of Masonry ,
because the Brethren were bound together by the ties of such &
nature that no closer union could possibly exist between men,
although they were separated into Lodges and Provinces ; that, how
ever, was only a matter of convenience, for they could not all meet
together in one place . On the present occasion they had come
together, and they offered to each other a kindly welcome, which
he ventured to say was the true way of showing Brotherly Love and
friendship. He hoped that the members of the Ardwick Lodge, and
indeed of every other Lodge, would long practise and carry out
society , but they were the true teaching of an Institution was
certainly not surpassed , even if it was < qualled in the world ; and
as members of the great and glorous Fraternity , they would be un
worthy the nameofMason if they acted otherwise. Healso thought
that it was their experience (it was certainly his ), that whenever
they visited each other, whether in the Provinces of East or West
Lancashire, they were very warmly received, and he was sure
sincere when he assured them that the Brethren of the Ardwick
Lodge were delighted with their presence. Was there not some
thing great in the universality of our Institution , seeing that it was
established over the whole of the civilised world , and embraced men
not be found in any other society, and it was not only in that room
where its influence was felt, but in all parts of the world . Its
teachings were the teachings of Christianity ; its doctrines the
sentiments of exalted morality. All that was kind, good , and
charitable , Freemasonry encouraged ; all that was vicious, cruel,
civilised man had trod — whether north, south , east, or west - its
temples had been reared , and many of the wisest and best of men
had ranged themselves under its banners. In conclusion , Bro .
Melling said that the Brethren of the Ardwick Lodge were delighted
to have the association of so many able and distinguished Masons,
many of whom had worked hard for the interests of our noble
Institution and its members, thus earning the regard and affection
of their Brethren .
The toast was responded to by the Visitors, who expressed the
pleasure which they had derived from being present, and acknow
ledged that their reception had been of a most princely character.
The W.M. proposed the health of Bro . Hayes I.P.M., and the
latter, in response, said that he was grateful to the Officers and
Brethren for the courtesy displayed towards him while in the chair.
He complimented his successor upon the bright prospect which was
before him , anticipating that he would have a successful year.
Bro. Atkinson proposed the healths of the Installing Master and
Past Masters, extolling the services which they had rendered to the
Lodge. Bros. Richardson , Hoyland, and Melling replied.
eloquent speeches, together with the humorous songs, and excellent
evening ; but there was something more than this which had con
tributed to their comfort,and thatwas the splendid dinner. Every
thing had been of the best quality, well-cooked, and served in first
amongst them . There were many philanthropists in the world ,
but to his mind , one of the greatest benefactors of mankind was he
who provided good , palatable, well -cooked food . It was said that
“ music had charms to soothe the savage breast,” but to his mind
it would require a great deal of music of an exceedingly fine
character to soothe the savage breast of any Brother in that room
who had just dined off burnt meat, half cooked potatoes, sourbread,
heavy cake , and flabby pie. As the physical part ofman's nature
had much to do with his happiness and comfort, he thought they
would agree with him , that he who prepared food capable of satis
fying and pleasing the physical nature ofman , was philanthropist
of the very first order. Too much praise therefore , could not be
bestowed upon Bro . Braun , for the able and successfulmanner in
which he had attended to their requirements that evening.
The toast was enthusiastically drunk, and responded to by Bro.
Brethence
Braun, who said that it ca the he was more
which they
than satisfied , and he' for The
had reposed in him , which he assured them should not be abused .
Other toasts followed .
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IONIC LODGE, No. 2405 .
N Thursday of last week Bro . J. 0. Swift was installed as
After the installation a banquet was held at the Fleece Hotel,
when the company sat down to an excellent spread , Mr. and Mrs.
Bennett excelling upon the occasion . This was succeeded by the
usual Loyal and Masonio toasts.
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NEPTUNE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 22 .
T the Gauden Hotel, Clapham Station. The ceremany of
ATInitiation was rehearsed with Bro. King as candidate. Other
parts of the ritual were gone through , and Bro . Cheese was elected
W.M. for nextmeeting.

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VOL. XXXIX . - No. 1,005 .
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY,
LADIES AND FREEMASONRY.
VREEMASONRY , like many of the affairs of every
FR day life , appears to run in particular grooves by
fits and starts, and the association of ladies with the
Craft seems to be a special case in point . Sometimes
we may go for weeks without meeting any mention of
the two together, while at other times scarcely a day
passes but something is brought under notice in which
ladies are associated with the Craft . This is the case
just now , and we do not remember having ever before
seen so many references to the fair sex in association
with Freemasonry as have come before us recently.
There have been the annual record of Masonic Balls
and Winter Festivities, in which ladies have taken a
part, and which , we are pleased to say, seem to become
more and more popular as year follows year . Ladies'
nights have been given by many Lodges, and the doings
at some of them have been recorded far and wide, as
was notably the case in connection with the recent
meeting of the Gallery Lodge, which called forth marks
of approval — and verse — from one of the most important
London daily papers ; as well as from less pretentious
But perhaps more important than all this are the
articles that have lately appeared , alike in the press of
this country and in America , as to special instances of
Masonic knowledge possessed by ladies in different parts
of the world . In these we are told that France has its
duly constituted Lodges for women , America is
threatened with the same, while Spain and other
countries regularly recognise women as Freemasons,
and can boast of many ladies of distinction among the
members of the Craft under their jurisdiction . We
cannot vouch for the truth of the statements thus put
forth , but in many cases the details appear so real as to
induce one to believe there is a certain amount of truth
about them , even if all is not absolutely as it is set
out .
Some writers, in dealing with this subject, adopt
the line of argument that there is really nothing secret
about Freemasonry, else the ladies would have found
it out long since , and they sometimes write so vaguely
as to make it next to impossible to decide whether they
personally know nothing of the Craft, and are describing
it from a purely outsider's point of view ; or that they
know a great deal, and are striving to lead readers
astray in their desire to keep the world from a fuller
knowledge of the inner mysteries of the Order.
A novelty even in this direction is to be found in the
recent laying of the foundation stone of a new Masonic
Hall, to be erected at Exmouth , which is reported
elsewhere in our present issue . The principal duties
of the day were undertaken by the wife of a Past
THE
Chronicle .
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.
PRICE THREEPENCE .
14th APRIL 1894. 138 6d per annum , post free.
Master, and from the sentiments she expressed on that
occasion one is almost forced to regret that the laws of
Freemasonry prohibit the initiation of ladies. She is
so manifestly imbued with Masonic sentiments that she
would be an acquisition to any Masonic body, and would
probably set such an example to her Brothers — and
Sisters it would then be — as would prove of great
advantage to them in their daily affairs .
Taking, however, all the more favourable points into
consideration, we are yet unable to advocate the opening
of the Lodge door to ladies , and we think we are
justified in saying that such a course is so opposed to
the general wish of members of the Craft as to render
its adoption virtually impossible. We do not begrudge
them the foundation of societies on Masonic lines, or
the association with members of the Craft in works
of a public character, but think it well that they should
stop there , and not even seek a participation in the
inner secrets of the Craft, no matter how much they
may appreciate its teachings or admire its practices.
NEW HALL AT EXMOUTH .
HE members of the Sun Lodge, No. 106 , laid the
T foundation stone of their new premises on the 28th
ult. For many years past the headquarters have been
at the Beacon Hotel, but some time ago efforts were
made to obtain a suitable site to build a Hall, which
would be the absolute property of the members , and
after several negotiations they were successful to obtain
a piece of ground in the Ferry Road , where a first class
Hall will be erected . Bro . A. Hayman is entrusted with
the carrying out of the building, and the architects are
Bros. Kearly and Ellis , of Exmouth. The building , says
the “ Devon and Exeter Gazette,” will be classical in
style, and composed of red brick with white stone facings .
On the ground floor there will be a card room , billiard
room , bar, and the necessary offices and the caretaker's
rooms, while on the top floor will be situated the Lodge
Room (40 feet by 27 ), and candidates' room . On the
opposite landing will be apartments for the caretaker.
The ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone
was fixed for three o'clock , and the weather being very
fine a large number of persons had gathered in Ferry
Road . The Brethren met at their headquarters , the
Beacon Hotel,
procession to thesoon
site.after two o'clock , and marched in
Worshipful Master H. Mann said they were met
that afternoon to take part in a most interesting cere
mony, and one which would be a red letter day in the
annals of local Freemasonry. Mrs. Tucker - Pain was
about to lay the foundation stone of a building which
was to become the future home of the Freemasons of
Exmouth . They had been desirous for many years of
securing premises of their own in Exmouth , and had
now met with success. It was hoped before many
months had elapsed
Lord Ebrington that the
, would be Provincial
present in Grand Master
that tow hirit,
perform the opening ceremony. The Lodge was first
started in 1759, and since then it had had many changes.
 114 The Freemason's
In 1866 the Lodge removed to its present headquarters
at the Beacon Hotel. It was one of the oldest Lodges
in the county , having attained its centenary in 1859.
He might state that for seven or eight years there had
been a most laudable desire on the part of the Brethren
to possess a permanent building of their own. In
Exmouth , where there was such a vast vast amount of
amount of
building operations being carried out, the possession of a
suitable site for a Masonic Hall was not an easy task .
Four or five sites had been inspected and abandoned .
But now they were all to be congratulated that they had
secured one in a splendid position , and which would
make an excellent Hall. It was his great privilege
and honour to call upon Mrs. Tucker- Pain to lay the
foundation stone of what would , in the near future , be
the headquarters of the Sun Lodge , No. 106 , and might
it conduce to increased harmony and Brotherly love
among them .
The foundation stone was then laid by Mrs. Tucker
Pain . It was inscribed as follows :
“ Sun Lodge, No. 106 , founded A.D. 1756 .
This stone was laid by Mrs. Tucker-Pain , wife of
Bro . R. Tucker -Pain P.M.,
March 28th , 1894 .
W. Bro . H.Mann , Worshipful Master."
On the east side of the stone were the names of the
Directors, the Secretary, Architects, and Builders. The
Worshipful Master handed Mrs. Tucker - Pain a hand
some silver trowel, the gift of Bro . C. Ellett, which bore
the following inscription :
• Presented to Mrs. Tucker- Pain
on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone
of the Exmouth Masonic Hall,
March 28th , 1894 , the gift of Bro . G. Ellett."
The stone having been declared well and truly laid
by Mrs. Tucker- Pain , Bro. the Rev. C. Gordon - Browne
P.M. Unity Lodge, No. 132, P.P.G. Chaplain Hamp
shire , delivered an address. He remarked that that
Lodge was founded , as were all others , on the great
principle of harmony. It was intended to promote
Brotherly love and union , happiness and concord ;
supported by the pillars of strength , wisdom , and purity.
May every prosperity and the love of the Most High be
theirs. Masonry regarded no man for his wordly wealth ,
but rather for his virtue, honesty , and character . It
commended them to universal benevolence , and might
their efforts tend to the benefit of others.
The Worshipful Master, in thanking Mrs. Tucker
Pain for laying the foundation stone, spoke of the great
interest both Mrs. Tucker-Pain and her husband mani
fested in the welfare of Exmouth and the district. He
referred to the manner in which they had supported the
Sailors' Rest in the town , the Saturday evening enter
tainments for the people during the winter, their
furtherance of the cause of temperance among old and
young, and the manner in which Mr. Tucker- Pain
discharged his duties as a Guardian . The people of
Exmouth admired the active ability displayed by Mr.
and Mrs. Tucker- Pain for the benefit of the people
among whom they resided .
Colonel Adams, as a Past Master in Freemasonry,
seconded in an able and humorous speech , and the vote
was unanimously carried .
In reply, Mrs. Tucker- Pain said she felt that a great
honour had been paid her in asking her to lay the
foundation stone. She thanked them heartily for the
kind references made towards her husband and herself.
It was difficult for a lady to speak on the subject of
Freemasonry , seeing that Freemasons would have
nothing to do with her sex . However, what they had
heard that day was a convincing proof, if proof were
necessary, that they held ladies in regard and esteem .
She believed Freemasonry to be an excellent and good
work ; it encouraged all that was good and suppressed
evil. It was a Brotherhood spread throughout the whole
country , bound together by rules which she believed
were rules of right. Freemasons must also be proud of
the antiquity of their Order , and also of those great and
noble principles which they held . It was well known
that in all their processions they carried the Scriptures ,
and if they had the Bible and such harmony as had
been spoken of they had a sure and certain foundation .
Chronicle . [ 14TH APRIL 1894 .
She was indebted to Mr. Ellett for his handsomegift ,
and could assure him that it would be placed among her
richest treasures . She trusted that on that foundation
stone there would arise an edifice which would meet the
requirements of the Brethren , and be an ornament to
the town in which they lived. She wished the Sun
Lodge every success. In conclusion , she placed a cheque
on the foundation stone, towards the building expenses .
Mr. R. Tucker -Pain also returned thanks, and gave a
cheque towards the same object.
Dr. Brushfield (Budleigh Salterton ), and Bro . Hunter
Little (Prov. G. Lodge Monmouth ), spoke on behalf of
the Visiting Brethren , and the proceedings closed with
the rendering of the National Anthem .
In the evening the members of the Sun Lodge
and the Visiting Brethren dined together at the Beacon
Hotel.
A contemporary cautions Brethren in respect of
visitors to Craft Lodges having their regular certificates ,
and otherwise qualified , “ as a spurious Lodge has lately
been started in Swansea by the Grand Orient of France.
This body has been cut off from all genuine Freemasonry ,
because of its laxity in regard to a belief in God , and
future rewards and punishments ; and is threatening to
retaliate by starting Lodges on English soil, and so in
America. It will be for the British Craft to not only
object to such a course , but to see all such offenders are
kept outside the regular Lodges."
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Dr. Salmon , of Penllyn Court, near Cowbridge ,
recently celebrated the 104th anniversary of his birth .
He is the oldest member of the Royal College of Surgeons,
and it is claimed the oldest Freemason in the world ,
having been admitted in the Jerusalem Lodge in or
about 1811. Our venerable Brother was born on 16th
March 1790 , at Wickham Market, Suffolk , where his
father was a doctor of medicine. We hope he may live
to receive the congratulations of his brethren in future
years .
ROYAL
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS.
The 106th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
WILL BE HELD AT THE
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894 .
THE RT. HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and Provincial Grand
Master West Lancashire, in the Chair .
HONORARY PRESIDENTS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS :
The Right Hon . W. L. JACKSON , M.P., Prov. G.M.West Yorks.
LORD SKELMERSDALE W.M. St. George's Lodge of Harmony,
No. 32 .
W. Bro. Col. JAMES PETERS TRUSTEE , PATRON , P.G.S.B.
V. W. Bro . Rev. C. J. MARTYN PATRON , P.G.O., D. Prov. G.M.
Suffolk .
) H. B. MARSHALL PATRON , P.G. Treas.
EDWARD TERRY VICE -PRES., P.G. Treas.
Capt. J. D. MURRAY P.G. Treas. P. Prov. G.D. of C.
West Lancs.
CHAIRMAN :
R. W.Bro . Sir JOHN MONCKTON VICE-Par., F.S.A., P.G.W.
TREASURER :
W. Bro . W.GOODACRE P.G.S.B. Prov. G. Sec. West Lancs .
CHAIRMAN OF THE LADIES STEWARDS :
W.Bro . C. E.KEYSER PATRON, P.G.D.
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important
occasion are earnestly requested to send in their names to the
Secretary as early as convenient, Stewards being urgently
needed .
F. R. W. HEDGES, Secretary .
Offices — 5 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
 14th APRIL 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle . 116

Mr. John Randall, writing in the Notes and Queries (1890),

ERRORS OF THE PRESS. says : - " When the subject of printers ' errors is being discussed , it
(Continued from Page 107.) ought in fairness to be borne in mind that if a writer makes a slip
and it is detected by the printer, the error is corrected by the
author, and the public knows nothing about it When , on the
sale a quantity of brass hoppers , such as are used in coffee other hand, the printer makes a mistake, it is multiplied many
mills. But instead of brass hoppers, the newspaper read , " grass times , and a thousand peoplemay independently discover one error.
hoppers.” If authors would take the trouble to writemore distinctly when
During the Mexican War, one of the newspapers hurriedly treating of difficult subjects and mentioning proper names, printers
announced an important item of news from Mexico, that General errors would be fewer. "
Pillow and thirty-seven of his men had been lost in a bottle “ Book of Rarities,” by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.G.T.
(battle ).
An American paper thus speaks of a self-made man : - " He ( To be continued .)
arrived in California twenty years ago with only one shirt to his
back ; and since then he has contrived , by close application to
business , to accumulate over ten millions."
The American and Continental Monthly , in a curious paper on One of the most cheering signs of the times is the
blunders, gives the following cases : — " A publisher offered a sympathetic attitude now adopted towards ladies by
hundred dollars for the best tail for his paper ; a grocer advertised
an invoice of boxes of pigs from Smyrna ; and a New York landlord Freemasonry . For long the two were supposed to be
a louse to let, and possession given immediately ." antagonistic . There is a legend that a lady whose
Lawyer Benham , of the old Cincinnati Bar, was an orator, and husband was a Freemason hid herself in an eight-day
very fond of showing off his classical learning before a jury. In clock which stood in the lodge -room , to find out the
a murder trial, in defending the prisoner, he warned the jury
not to allow public opinion , which was against his client, to secrets, and only escaped the just penalty for such hardi.
influence their verdict. “ Gentlemen of the jury ," he said , in hood by the assembled brethren acceding to the tearful
concluding his appeal, " give up, drop entirely all feeling in this request of her spouse to initiate her into themysteries in
importantmatter, and be like the ancient Roman in his adherence
order to preserve them inviolate . But in the present day
to the truth , who, in its defence , most eloquently declared , ' Amicus
Cato, amicus Plato , amicus Cicero , sed major veritas.'” The next Freemasons are much more bending to women , if the
morning the lawyer found himself reported in the newspapers as latter content themselves with less inquisitiveness — than
follows :- " I may cuss Cato, I may cuss Plato , I may cuss Cicero,' formerly . The other day a lady was selected to lay the
said Major Veritas." foundation -stone of a new Masonic Hall in the South
The Baron de Grimm , in his “ Memoirs ," mentions the extra
West of England, and on Saturday the Gallery Lodge
ordinary circumstance of an irritable French author, who died in a
fit of anger, because a favourite work, which he had himself which may be considered the centre of literary Free
revised with great care, had been printed off with upwards of three masonry - gave what was called a " Ladies ' Night” in
hundred typographical errors ; half of which had been made by the Anderton's Hotel, when the wives, sisters, and aunts of
corrector of the press .
members were entertained to all the conviviality and
A Paris printer named Stephens, in order to secure perfect
accuracy in his books, used to exhibit proof-sheets for public none of the mystery which the Order commands. This
inspection -- offering a reward to anyone who could detect an error augurs well for the future . It is even whispered among
in them , so that it might be rectified before printing. Yet one of outsiders that part of the mystic ceremony - in which
his editions of the Testament is known as the “ Pulres Edition ," only the initiated can take part - consists in singing a
from the Latin word “ plures ” being mis-spelled, owing to the
transposition of the letter 1. rollicking ditty of which the refrain is :
The wrath of the great Napoleon was once fearfully kindled Nomoral can more the ladies adore
against the Imperial printing Office, because in a bulletin , by a Than a free and an accepted Mason .
misprint of voleur for valeur, the Grand Army was described as
performing deeds of tremendous theft instead of valour. The out This, however, may be only rumour ; the fact remains
raged warrior could only be pacified by a personal inspection of the that ladies are gradually making their way into Free
compositor's case, it being explained to him that the o's being masonry. - Daily Telegraph .
placed above the a's, the offending letter o had dropped among the
a's by accident.
Napoleon's nephew was also the victim of a printer's error . The
historian Kinglake tells us that when the Second Empire was
established, it was the intention of Louis Napoleon to simply
style himself “ Napoleon,” but just before the coup d'etat, a
minister of the HomeOffice, busy preparing provincial sentiment,
wrote “ Jue le mot d'ordre soit vive Napoleon !!!” The printer in Paris .
took the exclamations for III., the proclamation went out, was London
copied by the newspapers, there was no time for explanation , and
the nephew of his uncle adopted the title .
A Cologne newspaper once announced that “ Switchman
Schultz was caught by the wheels of a locomotive yesterday, and SPIERS AND POND's
was instantly killed. A similiar accident befell him last year,”
A parallel incident is recorded of an Irishman named Gaff.
An American editor's obituary notice of a lady was intended to
read : - " It is feared that her husband will not be able to bear her
demise.” The announcement appeared in print in the following
ludicrous form : - " It is feared that her husband will not be able to ENGLISH GRILL
wear her chemise."
Ben Jonson was once asked to revise a sermon which was full
of typographical errors ; but he declined the task , wittily remarking
that it should be sent to the House of Correction . AND
Thomas Carlyle went one day to a printer, urging him to
expedite a work of his which was in hand . 66' Why, sir," said the
printer, “ you are really so hard upon us with your corrections.
They take up so much time." The Sage of Chelsea replied that he
had had works printed in Scotland without so much delay. " Yes, OLYMPIA RESTAURANT.
indeed , sir,” answered the printer, “ we are aware of that. We
have a man here from Edinburgh ,who ,when he took up a bit of
your copy, dropped it like a red hot cinder , and cried out, ' Oh ,
preserve us, have you got that man to print for ? Goodness only
knows when he will be done with his corrections.'' LUNCHEONS, DINNERS & SUPPERS.
Burko, the celebrated orator, was careless in regard to his M.S .;
for one of his most spirited effusions received so many corrections
and interlineations that the compositors refused to correct it,
preferring to take down the types and re-set the whole . The
manuscript of the late Dean Stanley was very illegible , and it is 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
therefore no wonder that one of his works contained an amusing
printer's mistake, “ the horns of the burning beast ” appearing
instead of “ the thorn of the burning bush .”
Dr. Robert Chambers says of Sir Walter Scott that " he was a (Communicating with Theatre).
rapid writer, but he was not correct. In his manuscript, sentences
were often left unfinished, and much of his poetry is as slovenly as
his prose. He did not9 even read over what he had written before
sending it to the press .'
Robert Burns on the other hand was very painstaking in his Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry,
corrections, and Milton evinced great anxiety in this respect. Ovid
cared nothing about correcting, whereas Virgil spent eleven years
in correcting the Æneid ; Shakespeare, it is stated , never altered a
line; Addison used the utmost care in his corrections ; but Steele
was just the opposite to him . as in England.
 116 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 14TH APRIL 1894.

ROYAL ROYAL

MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR

FOR GIRLS,
GIRLS , MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS ,
ST. JOHN'S HILL, BATTERSEA RISE , 8.W. WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N.

INSTITUTED 1788 . OFFICE - 6 FREEMASONS' HALL, LONDON , W.C.

Grand Patron : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN .
Chief Patroness : President :
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., M.W.G.M.
Grand Patron and President :
His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., & c., M.W.G.M. TA QUARTERLY COURT OF THE GOVERNORS AND
Grand Patroness : A " SUBSCRIBERS, held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen
Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London , on Friday, the 13th day of
Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES. April 1894 ,
T A GENERAL COURT of this Institution , held at Free V.W. Bro. RICHARD EVE, Patron and Trustee (P.G. Treasurer),
in the chair.
ATmasons' Tavern , Lincoln's Inn Fields, London , W.C., on
Thursday, 12th April 1894 , A Ballot took place for the ELECTION of 30 BOYS from an
HENRY SMITH , Esq ., Treasurer, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. West Yorkshire , approved list of 43 CANDIDATES, the following being declared
SUCCESSFUL :
V.- Patron , in the chair .
After the general business was disposed of, the Governors and No. on List. Name. Votes. No. on Poll.
Subscribers proceeded to the Election , by ballot, of 22 GIRLS into 27 Stride, L. F. 2729 1
the Institution , from a list of 40 APPROVED CANDIDATES , Owen , H. 2629 2
when the following were declared duly ELECTED : 11 Irons, G. D. 2573 3
No. on List. Name. Votes. No. on Poll . 26 Ainsley, H. R. 2550 4
1 35 Goulden , A. 2490 5
34 Bleakley, N. R. K. 3419
2 42 Frost, B. 2482 6
33 Duke, B. S. 3259 2452
2962 37 Lord, H. 7
31 Abbot, E. G. 3 13 Gabbutt, F. H. J. 2402 8
15 Holloway , L. F. 2939 30 Garraway, H. L. 2399 9
27 Eagle , D. 2905
2891 14 Colman , C. P. 2350 10
26 Jowett, M. E. A. 34 Harrison , P. E. 2344 11
19 2866 7
Clever, V.M. 22 Richardson , B. L. 2275 12
29 Edmeston , M.E. 2837 8 2 Goss, E. P.M. .. 2270
2833 9 13
12 Olver, E.G. 28 Packham , A. E. ... 2264 14
13 Brown, E. H. 2819 10 2253
11 32 Warner, N. S. H. 15
5 Lloyd, E.M. ... 2770 8 Woodliffe , G. L. 2227
2750 12 16
16 Whitcombe, M .... 43 Huskinson , A. W. 2188 17
14 Brereton , M. E. 2714 13
14 16 Hind, H. E. 2181 18
18 Thomas, K.G. V. 2665 29
15 King, A. E. 2178 19
6 Rosewarne, N. ... 2636 21 Davies, R. N. ... 2137 20
24 Hardy, E. ... 2628 16 2111
2602 17 24 Howell, K. C. 21
21 Eddevane, E. 15 Messenger, J. W. 2088 22
32 Summers, E. M. 2418 18 6 2080
... 2416 19 Norbury, H. W. 23
39 Caron , P. 31 Fenner, F. E. 2078 24
3 Seward, F. 2226 20
18 Scantlebury , W. S. 2069 25
35 Thompson , N. M. 2068 21 2009 26
2038 22 10 Procter , G. A.
28 Maslen , M. I. V. 17 Crane, A. 1975 27
The number of votes recorded for Unsuccessful Candidates can be 36 Muir , H. 1959 28
obtained on application at the Secretary's Office, and will be duly 33 Brooks, R. H. 1917 29
carried forward at the next Election, if eligible. 12 Greenwood , L. A. 1809 30
F. R. W.HEDGES, Secretary . Full particulars of the poll may be had on application at the office,
OFFICE - 5 Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, W.C. By order,
12th April 1894 . J. M. MCLEOD, Secretary .
London , 13th April 1894.
THE 106th Anniversary Festival will take place on Wednesday,
THE9th May next, under the Presidency of the Right Hon . the
The Ninety -sixth Anniversary Festival will be held on the
Earl of Lathom , G.C.B., M.W. Pro G.M.and Prov . Grand Master 27th June 1894 , under the distinguished Presidency of the Right
of Lancashire, Western Division . Hon. W.Lawies Jackson , M.P., R.W. Prov. G.M.for West Yorkshire,
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WANDERERS LODGE, No. 1604 .

SATURDAY, 14TH APRIL 1894 . THIS Lodge, which is largely composed of military men belong.
T ing to the Home command, held its installation meeting at
Freemasons' Hall, on Tuesday, the 10th inst., when there was a
large gathering of members and visitors, among them the Rev.
THE INSTITUTIONS. R. J. Simpson P.G. Chaplain ,who has for many years filled that
office in the Wanderers Lodge ; Bro. Cottebrune P.G.P., & c .
— :0 : The usual routine disposed of, Bro . Ogg , the retiring W.M.,
installed his successor Bro . Thomas Sims in a most impressive
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. manner , and thenew chief appointed his Officers as under : F. W.
HE Quarterly Court of the Governors and Subscribers Ogg I.P.M., H. E.Fraser P.M.2206 , 2331, P.P.G. St.B. Herts S.W.,
THIwas held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday, W. Thatcher J.W., Capt. Butterworth P.M. Treas., R. J. Scott Sec .,
Smales S.D., H.Gardiner J.D., Roberts I.G., Engel Org., Lewis
under the presidency of Bro . H. Smith P.G.D. D.P.G.N. D.C., Mann and Brooking Stewards, and Young Tyler.
West Yorks., Vice - Patron and Treasurer of the Insti At the banquet which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic
tution . toasts were honoured, Bro . Sergt .-Major Gardiner singing the solos.
On themotion of Bro . J. H.Matthews, seconded by Bro. Simpson responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , and
alluded in kindly terms to the hearty reception he himself had
Bro . James Brett, the chairman was unanimously re always met with at the hands of the Brethren of “ 1604," with
elected Treasurer . whom he had been associated for many years, and which acquaint
A vote of condolence, moved by Bro . S. H. Parkhouse, ance had produced many pleasant and sacred memories which had
and seconded by Bro . A. C. Spaull, was unanimously left no sting behind. He was very delighted with the manner in
passed and ordered to be communicated to the family of which
in which Installi
thethe ng Master
W.M.ha d conclud perform
had ed ed hiswas
the work duties, and the way
a bappy augury
the late Captain S.G. Homfray Deputy ProvincialGrand for very great happiness, and a high standard of excellence for the
Master of Monmouthshire , who for a long series of years forthcoming year.
was a prominent figure at all the elections of the Bro . Ogg proposed the toast of the W.M., and spoke of his good
Masonic charities, and one of their warmest supporters . qualities and the earnest way he had climbed up the ladder of
The election of Girls into the School was then pro promotion ,until
succession faithfully
he had discharging,
reached thethe duties
chair, of each
the duties office he
of which in
ceeded with , twenty -two being elected from a list of was sure the W.M.would discharge with the same zeal, courtesy ,
forty candidates. The names of the successful, with the and efficiency as he had those of the minor offices. He hoped the
Brethren would find their new Master plenty of work, which he
votes polled by each , are given in our advertisement
column. The following are the details in regard to the was quite competent to perform . The toast was enthusiastically
honoured .
unsuccessful candidates : The W.M. afterwards gave the toast of the Immediate P.M. in
Brought Polled Total eulogistic terms, and presented that Brother with the usual P.M.'s
forward . to-day. Polled jewel, the gift being suitably acknowledged . Bro . Barnett
Hicks, Jessie Winifred responded for the Initiates, and the remaining toasts were duly
1464 463 1927 honoured .
Harwood, Nellie Margaret B.
English , Elizabeth Kate 1297 436 1733 During the evening a high class selection of music , songs,
Frostick , Grace 42 1444 1486 recitations, & c . was given under the direction of Bro. Engel, the
Roberts , Dorothea Agnes 294 1010 1304 Organist, among the artistes being : Misses Victory and Morse,
1242 1242 Messrs. Hermann Samuels, and Chas. Solomon , Master Herni,
Vigor, Esther Louisa 90 1124 1214 Bro . Sergt. Brown , & c .
Cammack , Maud Mary 504 503 1007 0 O O
Sculley, Eileen Clara 384 618 1002
Jarvis , Violet Constance 986 986 STUART LODGE, No. 1632.
Lucy, Constance Ruby Primrose 892 892
Morris, Gertrude 546 54 THE installation of Bro. W. H. Fruen as Worshipful Master
Andrews, Florence Rosalie 268 166 546
434 T took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall, on Thursday of last
Brinjes , Maude Elizabeth 424 424 week ,
Tubbs, May Aline 165 217 382 The Lodge was opened by Bro . H.Mascall W.M., who at once
Manley, Madeline 167 167 proceeded to initiate Messrs. Hipgrave, Cook, Russell and Sharp ;
Caudwell , Emily 55 32 87 after which Bros. Morgan , Brooke, and O'Connor were raised .
Pearce, Bertha Kathleen 19 19 Bro . Mascall vacated the chair in favour of Bro. P.M. Bolding,
Robinson , Agnes Marion 8 8 who in a very impressive manner installed Bro . W. H. Fruen .
The Worshipful Master presented Bro . Mascall with the Past
0 0 0 Master's jewel that had been voted him by the Brethren , and
warmly complimented him on having arrived at the end of a
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. very successful year of office. Bro . Mascall replied in suitable
HE Quarterly Courtwas held at Freemasons' Tavern , terms.
THE The W.M. closed the Lodge, and the Brethren adjourned to
on Friday, Bro . Richard Eve P.G.T. Trustee of the banquet, which was fully appreciated by those present, forming,
Institution in the chair .
as they did, one of the largest gatherings that has met in the
It was agreed that the proposal from the Province of Stuart Lodge for some time.
Kent for the purchase of a perpetual presentation should Bro. P.M.Mascall proposed the toast of the Worshipful Master,
ac
be cepted . and in very complimentary terms congratulated the Brethren on
the selection they had made in the choice of a Master.
Bro. Charles E. Keyser M.A., F.S.A., J.P., P.G.D. The W.M. replied and thanked the Brethren for the great
was elected Treasurer of the Institution , Bro . Letch honour they had conferred on him .
worth Grand Secretary having resigned that position on During the evening some capital songs and recitations were
account of his numerous engagements. A vote of thanks given .
was passed to Bro . Letchworth for his services as O o O
Treasurer .
SKELMERSDALE LODGE, No. 1658 .
NHE installation meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall,
column. The following were unsuccessful : Senior Warden having been unanimously elected by the Brethren
Brought Polled Total at the previous regular Lodgemeeting to fill the chair,was regularly
promoted to the chief dignity.
Youngs, Herbert forward. to -day. Polled Bro . James Letchford W.M.opened the Lodge, and the minutes
Harrison , Frank Sutton 748 615 1363 of the previous regular Lodge meeting and the audit meeting were
Radford, Philip 1080 1080 read and confirmed . He then proceeded to instal his successor in
Miller , Alec Stewart 917 917 a very impressive manner.
Vernon , Arthur Stanley 783 783 The addresses to the W.M., Wardens, and Brethren were given
Martin , Reginald Guy 384 384 by the Installing Master, after which the W.M. proceeded to .
Sellentin , Erdmann Friedrich Wilhelm 111 266 377 initiate Mr. James Davies, and the able manner in which he
Vockins, Reginald Cecil Hadland 316 316 performed the ceremony for the first timewas a guarantee of a
Blackler , William John Robert Woodgate 255 255 very successful year of office. In the new W.M. the Skelmersdale
Baker, Arthur 136 92 228 Lodge sustains its reputation as the possessor of a long scries of
Thomas, Percy Alexander 207 207 W.M.'s thoroughly acquainted with and perfect masters of all the
71 109 180 details and workings of the three degrees .
Hurst, John Henry 1
Holland , Walter 6 7 Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation,
7 7 after which the W.M. closed the Lodge.
 118 The Freemason's
The Brethren then adjourned to the Pillar Hall, where a
splendid banquet was provided by Mrs. Venables. The W.M. was
ably supported on his right and left by the Past Masters of his
own and other Lodges, the Senior and Junior Wardens occupying
the chairs at their respective tables. On the removal of the cloth ,
the W.M. proposed the usual Loyal and Grand Lodge toasts, which
were honoured .
Bro. James Hill P.M. and Treasurer proposed the health of the
Worshipful Master, and said that in him the Lodge had an enthu.
siastic Mason , and one who would do his work well , who would
study the comfort and happiness of all the Brethren , and follow
in the footsteps of the Worshipful Masters who had preceeded
him .
The W.M. thanked the Brethren for the very kind and hearty
manner in which they had responded to the toast, and expressed
his great anxiety to do all in his power for the welfare of the
Lodge, as he had hitherto done, and trusted the Brethren
would bring him plenty of work to do during his year of
office.
The W.M. proposed the health of the Initiate in a few well
chosen words, and welcomed him as a member of the Lodge. The
Initiate responded in a most impressive speech. He trusted, in
due time and with perseverance, to attain to the high position in
Masonry which the W.M. occupied .
The toast of the Visitors, a very popular one in the Skelmersdale
Lodge, was next given by the W.M., who said they had been
favoured by the presence of several very influential Brethren. In
the name of the Lodge he gave them a hearty and cordial
greeting. He considered the presence of Brethren was the one
great means of cementing the bond of unity which should exist
between all Masonic Lodges .
Several visitors replied, thanking the Brethren for the very
kind and hospitable reception which had been accorded to them,
and congratulating the W.M. upon the excellence of his working
in the Lodge during the ceremony of Initiation .
The toasts of the Past Masters, Treasurer, Secretary, and Officers
of the Lodge were duly proposed and responded to, after which
the Tyler's toast terminated a most successful and enjoyable
evening.
During the evening somecapital songs and recitations were
given by several of the Brethren and Visitors, under the able
direction of Bro . Frank Swinford , the talented Organist.
0 0 0 firmed, when the Brethren adjourned for tea . On re -assembling,
KENSINGTON LODGE, No. 1767.
THE members gave their eighth annual ball on the 30th ult . ,
TH at Ladbroke Hall. Mr. J. Lings Bareham's well-known
band was in attendance. The M.O.'s were Bros. Bean and Vassie,
and the Stewards, whose sole desire appeared to be to minister to
the comfort of the guests, were Bros. J. J. Mackay W.M. , W. B.
Neville, J. W.J. Clarke, and Lewis Beale Secretary. After supper,
excellently provided and served by Mr. Linscott, the W.M. proposed
the toasts, which were heartily received .
0 0 0 very eulogisticway of the manner the W.M. performed his work,
GALLERY LODGE, No. 1928.
\ HE annual ladies' night and entertainment was held on the
T' 31st ult. , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , Bro. J. C.
Manning W.M. presiding. During the proceedings a handsome
gold bracelet was presented to Miss Moore, sister of the I.P.M.,
Bro . C. K. Moore, in recognition of the Lodge's appreciation of her
brother's services . The banquet was followed by a musical enter
tainment, in which the following artistes took part : Bros. Dalgety
Henderson , A. Weston, Otto Dene, Percy Shepherd , Algernon Lee,
M'Call Chambers, Charles Conyers, Will Edwards, and Alfred
Stacey. Bro . John Proctor gave some inimitable recitations, Bro.
Carel Blintz a violin solo , and Bro. W. L. Barritt and Radcliffe
Aute solos and duets. Bro . Edwin Bending accompanied the
performers, with his usual ability.
0 0 0 After the usual Lodge business had been transacted , the com
PROVINCIAL .
WAKEFIELD LODGE, No. 495 .
N the 10th inst. , a banquet was held at the Freemasons' Hall ,
, reception on rising, briefly, but suitably acknowledged the gratify.
Lodge. Amongst the large company was Bro. Statter, J.P. , of
Snapethorpe Hall , the first Master of the Lodge.
0 0 0 mark of their Brotherly feeling towards him , though the presenta
LOYAL BERKSHIRE LODGE OF HOPE , No. 574.
N Friday of last week there was an unusually large attendance
0 of Officers and Brethren at the Temperance Hall, Newbury,
under the presidency of Bro. J. Napoleon Day W.M. , for the
purpose of doing honour to Bro. Charles Edward Keyser, of Alder
maston Court, Past G. Deacon of England, who, on the proposal
of Past Master Stephen Knight, seconded by the W.M. , had been
unanimously elected as a Joining Member of the Lodge, together
with Bro , the Rev. W. Muirhead Hope, curate of St. Nicholas, and
Provincial Grand Chaplain of Oxfordshire.
0 0 0 H. Payne, R. Willard , Plumbridge and R. Smith. Bro . W. Nor.
GUNDULPH LODGE, No. 1050 .
THE Council Chamber, at the Guildhall, Rochester (the use of
THE which had been specially granted to the Freemasons by the
Mayor) was filled with Brethren from the city and also from various
parts of the Province of Kent on Wednesday, 4th inst ., on the
Ohronicle . [ 14TH APRIL 1894.
occasion of the annual Festival of the Lodge, among those present
being several distinguished Present and Past Officers of Provincial
Grand Lodge. The Gundulph Lodge is named after the Bishop
who built Rochester Cathedral, the Tower of London, Malling
Abbey, and other edifices, and was himself a distinguished Free
m ison . Founded 30 years since, the Lodge is in a highly
flourishing condition , and numbers among its members many of
the leading men of the city, whilst it bears a high character for
the good work it is doing in the cause of charity.
The ceremony of installing the new Master (Bro. G. H. Russell)
was very ably performed by Bro. S. J. Brice junr., who received at
the close a well-deserved vote of thanks for the ability and impress.
iveness with which the ceremony had been rendered .
The newly- installed Master then appointed the Officers for the
ensuing year.
A not uninteresting portion of the after proceedings was the
presentation, on the part of the Lodge, of a valuable Past Master's
jewel to Bro. S. J. Brice, given in appreciation of the very able
manner in which he had presided over the Lodge during the past
year.
At the close of the business the Brethren adjourned to the
King's Head Hotel , High Street, and partook ofthe annual banquet,
which, it may be remarked, was exceedingly well served by the
new proprietress of the Hotel . Under the presidency of Bro.
Russell, the customary toasts were given and ably responded to , the
pleasures of the evening being considerably enbanced by the ex.
cellent musical programme arranged under the direction of Bro.
T. Oldroyd .
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TRAFFORD LODGE , No. 1496 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Western Hotel , Moss Side,
.
There were also present :-- Bros. John Morris I.P.M., P. E. Land
S.W. , Ramsey Knight J.W. , Geo . Burslem P.M. Treasurer, J. C.
Gillman P.P.S.G.D. Secretary, Chris. A. H. Preston S.D., W.
Yeadon (acting) J.D. , John Done I.G. , Jos. Kershaw P.M., W.
Blears P.M., J. Rathbone P.M. , Walter Lees , H. Mogridge, E.
Dewsbury, M. Seanor, C. F. Davies. Visitors : J. R. Ashworth W.M.
1161 , J. Schofield 1161 , J. MacCallum P.M. 1993 , L. H. Keay 1219,
J. A. Carse J.D. 1375 ; N. Jones Tyler. The Lodge was opened in
due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and con
the E.A. charge was delivered to Bro . O. F. Davies by Bro . P. E.
Land S.W. Bro. Davies subsequently answered the necessary
questions and was passed by the W.M. Bro. Burslem gave the
explanation of the second Tracing Board in fine manner . After
hearty good wishes were expressed by the Visiting Brethren the
Lodge was closed in peace and harmony.
At the social board the health of Bro. Davies was proposed by
Bro. Preston S.D. and drunk with enthusiasm, the newly passed
Brother expressing himself much impressed with the ceremonies.
The W.M. proposed the health of the Visitors in glowing terms.
Bro . Burslem proposed the health of the W.M. and spoke ina
as also did his Officers.
The W.M. proposed the health of the Past Masters and spoke of
the truly Masonic feeling that existed between the P.Ms. , Officers,
and Brethren of the Lodge, and their ever willingness to give at all
times their assistance and advice when required.
The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs from
Bros. Lees, Ashworth , MacCallum , Schofield and others. Bro. Keay
ably presided at the piano.
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ATLINGWORTH LODGE, No. 1821 .
T
AToccasion being a musical evening, opportunity was taken to
present Bro. B. Burfield P.M. Assistant Prov. G. Secretary with a
testimonial. The Lodge was opened by the W.M. , Bro . Arthur
Loader, who was supported by the Officers and other Brethren .
pany adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where, after supper had
been discussed, the special incident of the evening took place.
The Worshipful Master made the presentation on behalf of the
Brethren . It consisted of a handsome silver tea and coffee service,
suitably inscribed, together with an album containing the names
of the subscribers . The present was handed over amid loud
applause, and Bro. Burfield, who met with an extremely cordial
ing token of respect and regard entertained for him by the Brethren
of Atlingworth Lodge. He warmly appreciated such a gratifying
tion was an entire surprise to him . He had, he said, been honoured
in 1884 by being elected as W.M. of the Lodge; he had acted as
Secretary for two or three years, and had been pleased to give what
time he could spare to further the interests of the Lodge and Free
masonry in general. He was gratified to see that the Brethren
had appreciated the manner in which he had discharged his
duties .
The musical attractions of the evening were of a very enjoyable
character. Glees , madrigals, and part songs were efficiently given
by Bro. Geo. May, Bro. Albert James, Bro. William Coates and
Bro. George Stubbs, under the direction of Bro . Coates, while
further variety was introduced by Bros. G. Perren , A. C. Latter, E.
man Roe P.P.G.0. acted as accompanist.
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COTEHELE LODGE, No. 2166 .
THE annual meeting was held on the 22nd ult. , at Calstock.
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 14TH APRIL 1894.1 The Freemason's
presented for installation by Bro. Down P.P.G.S.W., and the
ceremony was ably performed by Bro. Pearce .
The Brethren adjourned to the Ashburton Hotel, where an
excellent dinner was served . The Loyal and Masonic toasts were
honoured ; capital songs were sung and a most enjoyable evening
spent. Formed in 1887, the Lodge has continued to make satis
factory progress, and now numbers over 30 members.
0 0 0 for his kindness. His great desire was to maintain the reputation
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE, No. 2363.
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Manches
also present: Bros. F. W. Wollaston I.P.M., Cyril H. Beever S.W.,
C. Harrop J.W., Joseph Hilton Treas., M. Thomas P.P.G.D. Secy.,
Fred Hilton Prov. G.D.C., J. Crompton Wood Chaplain , Edwyn A.
Smith Org ., Humphrey C. Lilly Std., E. Roberts Asst . Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), Sam Luke, Thos. Hamnett, Nagib
Fiani, S. H. Stubbs, W. W. Hitching , F. Todd, G. R. Ward .
Visitors :-Bros. J. M. H. Blamey W.M. 163, J. Robt. E. Birkett
1375 , T. H. Black 1170 .
After the confirmation ofminutes, Bros. Frederick Todd , Callen
der Lodge, No. 1052, and Andrew Ferrie, Century Lodge, No. 2349,
were successfully balloted for as Joining Members, after which Bro .
S. Harold Stubbs was questioned in the usual way, and having
answered satisfactorily he was raised by Bro. Brabner.
The working tools were presented and explained by Bro . Wollas
ton I.P.M., while Bro . Fred Hilton Prov, G.D.C , acted as Deacon
throughout the ceremony.
This over, the Brethren retired to partake of dinner, which was
followed by the usual festive board .
O 0 0 year, and the Comps. were pleased to see him so near the chair
HARDWICK LODGE, No. 2373.
NHE anniversary took place at Chesterfield , on the 27th ult.,
TE under peculiarly favourable circumstances, says the “ Derby
shire Courier,” and there is little doubt that the Lodge has now a
successful and useful career before it . The members met in the
Masonic Hall, when there were many Brethren present.
The Lodge having been duly opened, Bro . L. F. Shaw installed
Bro . W. T. Buckland . The new W.M., who was very cordially
received , invested his Officers.
After the conclusion of the business, the Brethren adjourned to
the Angel Hotel, where Mr. Joseph Warner had provided a
sumptous repast The usual Loyaland Masonic toasts were drunk,
and the health of the newly- installed W.M. was proposed and
received with the greatest cordiality .
0 0 0 toast closed a very successful meeting.
VALE OF EDEN LODGE, No. 2493.
THETufton ordinary
THE first meeting was held in the Masonic Hall of the
Arms Hotel, Appleby, on Saturday. The following
gentlemen were initiated : Messrs . John Bell,M.A., William Hewit
son, and Doctors Smith , Bell and De Montmorency . Messrs . J. M.
Nicholson, M.A., Barrister-at- law , of Kirkbythore ; R. E. Leach,
M.A., F.G.S., of Appleby ; and Dr. Bryan , of Brough, were nom
inated for initiation , Bro. James Postlethwaite Watson was
elected Treasurer of the Lodge, and Bro . George Thomas appointed
Secretary
After the business was over the Brethren were entertained to
supper in the banqueting room of the Tufton Arms Hotel, by the
Worshipful Master, Bro. C. R. Rivington. A numerous company,
including amongst others Bro . J. Thompson Provincial Grand
Treasurer of Durham was present. The usual toasts followed ,
and the members of the Lodge expressed the hope that this was
but the first of many similarly pleasant reunions. Mrs. Watson
excelled herself in the supper arrangements, and received thanks
on all hands.
O 0 0 Dr. Hogg, in proposing the health of the M.E.Z., said they were
ROYAL ARCH .
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UNITY AND PERSEVERANCE CHAPTER , No. 580 .
" HE installation meeting took place in the Chapter Room at
was a fairly large attendance of Companions. In the course of the
evening, Bro . R. C. Ivy, Lodge No. 580, and Bro. R. Jonas , Lodge
No. 1403, were exalted. The subjoined were installed the Principals
of the Chapter for the ensuing twelve months: --Comps. A. J. Brooks
Z., Rd. Turner H. and Rd. Winrow J.
The Companions afterwards dined together (Comp. Taylor being
the caterer) under the presidency of the M.E.Z.
0 0 0 qualified to discharge their duties, and meant to maintain the true
CAMDEN CHAPTER , No. 704 .
T Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, on the 22nd ult., Comp.
ATBolton M.E.Z. The minutes having been confirmed , Comp.
Dr. Goodchild P.Z. installed his son Dr. J. Goodchild as M.E.Z.,
Comp. Nottingham H. and Edwin Styles J. The Z invested Comp.
Bolton I.P.Z., H. Slyman Treas., Dr. Goodchild S.E., Copplestone
N., Captain Lurcock P.S., W. H. Goodchild ist Assist. and Smith
2nd Assist .
The Visitors included Comp. Britton and Middleton , with
Comp. Edmonds Hon. Member . Bro. Curtwright was exalted by
the new M.E.Z. in a most exemplary manner ,ably supported by
his Officers. Chapter was then closed .
The Comps. adjourned to an excellent banquet served under
the personal care of Comp. A. Clemow , and this reflected the
highest credit on him and his stafi.
Ohronicle . 119
The Loyal toasts were received heartily . The health of the
M.E.Z. was proposed by P.P. Bolton , who spoke in the highest
praise of the M.E., alluding to the excellent way in which he dis
charged his duties that evening. The perfect and impressive
manner in which he had exalted Comp. Cartwright was especially
pleasing to them , gratifying to himself, and an honour to the
Chapter.
The M.E. in reply said he was deeply indebted to Comp. Bolton
of the Chapter for good working, and thekindly feeling that existed .
From the hearty way the toast of his health had been received he
was sure he should receive every assistance from his Officers, and
the support of the Companions.
The health of the Ì.P.Z., Comp. Bolton , was proposed by the
M.E. in very feeling terms. He expressed the great sorrow they
all felt in his state of health . They were pleased to meet him
again . The members had voted a P.P. jewel for his valuable
services. He felt it a great honour that almost the first duty he
did was to present him with this mark of the esteem and affection
they all entertained for him .
Comp. Bolton thanked the M.E.Z. and the Companions very
sincerely for their great kindness and sympathy. He felt a great
deal better, and hoped to be with them frequently . They had
made the duties of M.E.Z. so pleasant to him that it was with
great regret he went out of office. Looking back he felt he ought
to have done more, and he looked at many things in a different
light from what he did when they occurred . He thanked them for
their beautiful gift . His earnest endeavour to discharge his duties
have evidently met their entire approbation .
The M.E. in proposing the toast of H.and J. said he had known
them many years. * Comp. H.had followed him in office year by
in the Chapter. Comp. J. was an excellentCompanion , discharging
any duty he might be called upon ; singing for their pleasure,
accompanying on the pianoforte, and in fact doing everything
that could possibly add to their comfort.
Comps. H. and J. thanked the M.E.and Companions briefly ,
but very much to the point.
The health of the Exaltee followed, and Comp. Cartwright, an
old Craft Mason , thanked the M.E. for so kindly exalting him .
What he heard and the beautiful sentiments expressed, together
with the solemnity and the impressive manner in which the
ceremony had been conducted , had made a strong impression on
his mind. He would endeavour to discharge his duties as a Royal
Arch Mason .
The toast of the Visitors was duly given , Comp. P.P.
Britton , Gladmuir Chapter, and Middleton responding.
The toast of the P.Zs. and Officers followed , and the Janitor's
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INVICTA CHAPTER , No. 709 .
TAE installation meeting took place at Ashford , on the 14th ult .
T. The following are the Officers for the year :-Comp. B. Snell,
M.A., Z., Jno. Brothers P.Z. H., Jno. Creery J., F. Hughes-Hallett
P.Z. S.E., Robert Elliott P.Z. Treasurer, Charles Loud S.N., C.
Igglesden P.S., Julius Kingsford 1st A.S., George Wilks 2nd A.S.,
John Cooke Janitor. The Companions subsequently dined together
at the Kent Arms Hotel.
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JOHN HERVEY CHAPTER , No. 1260.
T
Comps. Dangerfield Z., Bartholomew H., Reep J., Dr. Jabez
Hogg Treas., Pembury S.E., Goodinge P.S., Goodinge jun . Assist .
S., Evan P.Z., Halsey P.Z., & c . A proposal by Comp. Reep was
discussed , and other business being disposed of the Chapter was
closed, and the Companions proceeded to banquet, after which the
eustomary toasts were honoured .
much indebted to him for the great interest he displayed in the
Chapter, and his earnest endeavours to put new life and vigour into
its working. The impressive manner in which he rendered the
ceremony of exaltation was an honour to the Chapter and to
himself .
In reply , Comp. Dangerfield said he was extremely pleased the
Companions had received the toast of his health in such flattering
terms. He had certainly availed himself of every opportunity of
perfecting himself, and was fully repaid by the kind remarks that
had been made. He was anxious that the John Hervey Chapter
should hold a front rank , and by the kind assistance of the Officers
he hoped to fully maintain its reputation .
The toast of the H. and J. followed , each of those Companions
replying . Comp. Reep announced that if there wasnot a candidate
for the next meeting a rehearsal of the exaltation ceremony would
be given , so as to prove to themembers that the Officers were fully
spirit of emulation .
Replying to the toast of the Past Principals, Comp. Hogg stated
the meeting was really the silver wedding of the Chapter, which
had had many vicissitudes . It was now in a more flourishing
condition than ever. Hehoped he should be among them formany
years to come, to witness its still further advancement.
Other toasts and replies were given , after which the Chapter
was closed . A very nice selection of music under the direction of
Dr. Haskings gave considerable pleasure.
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TRAFFORD CHAPTER , No. 1496 .
MEETING was held at the Western Hotel, Moss Side, Man .
There was a good attendance.
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Bro . Oscar Katz , Merchant, Piccadilly , Manchester (Ardwick
Lodge, No. 2185) was successfully ballotted for and afterwards
exalted by Comp. Kershaw .
The usual festive board followed , when Loyal and other toasts
were honoured . That of the newly -exalted Companion was pro
posed by Comp. Jacobson, to which Comp. Katz replied, saying
that he was grateful to them for the very hearty manner in which
his name had been received. He had been very much pleased with
the ceremony ; it was something entirely new , and he liked it . It
would be his constant aim to keep inviolate the secrets which had
been entrusted to him . In conclusion he thanked Comp. A.Jacobson
Scribe N. for proposing him , and Comp. J. C. Gillman P.P.G.J.
Scribe E., who had seconded the proposition.
O was a characteristic of the fair sex . They would like
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MIDDLESBOROUGH LODGE, No. 276 .
N the 19th ult., the annual installation and festival was held in
ON the Freemasons' Hall, Middlesborough , Bro. W. P. Cochrane
being installed W.M.at the hands of Bro . T. B. Whytehead P.M.
Past Grand Master Overseer of England.
After the ceremony dinner was partaken of in the Hall, Bro . J.
Watts , of the Royal Exchange Dining Rooms, purveying.
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FITZWILLIAM LODGE, No. 277.
N the 10th inst., the Brethren celebrated their annual festival
Asst. P.G. Sec ., was installed as W.M., the ceremony being ably
performed by Bro. T. B. Whytehead P.G.O. Eng. and P.P.G.W.
N. and E. Yorks. The W.M , afterwards invested the Officers for
the year.
The usual banquet was subsequently held at the Talbot Hotel,
the W.M.presiding.
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DRIFELT LODGE, No. 291,
THE installation of Bro. Fras. Creaser, C.C., P.P.G.R.M.took
THE place at the Masonic Hall, Driffield, the ceremony being
performed by Bro. Colonel R. G. Smith Deputy Prov . Grand
Master N. and E. Yorkshire . The Officers were subsequently
invested .
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BOROUGH OF GREENWICH LODGE, No. 332.
THE installation meeting took place on the 27th ult., at the
W. H. Burney S.W. was placed in the chair and saluted in due
form . He invested his Officers. Bro. Dr. Ralph Gooding, M.D.,
P.G.O. England was the Installing Officer, and did the work splen
didly , for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, the same
to be inscribed on theminutes of the Lodge.
Bro. Carter was presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel
for services rendered to the Lodge, and as a mark of the esteom of
the Brethren , and then the Lodgewas closed.
The banquet was served in the handsome Assembly Room of
the establishment in excellent fashion .
The general curiosity has at last infected the Masonic body,
and let to the formation of a Lodge of initiated Masons and distin .
guished literary men , organised for the express purpose of investi
gating the arcana of the craft. This Lodge, Quatuor Coronati , has
existed now for nearly ten years, and surreptitiously publishes its
Transactions, as becomes a secret society, three times a year. The
volume for 1893 is before us as we write . It is handsomely illus
trated with engravings and photographs, and full of curious and
interesting lore relating to the craft. But none of these writers
divulges any more about the Secret of the Freemasons than is
already known to any common unitiated man . A piquant note of
interrogation is indeed their keynote. Various charges are given ,
that of the old Lodge of Dumfries being particularly quaint; the
Tabernacle is exhaustively figured and mystically studied, and the
Tau, the tracing board , and various articles oftheMasonic costume
are the subjects of significant but discreet papers. But as for
revelations-- trust a Freemason ! It is very interesting, very stim
ulating, and very unsatisfactory to the curious Gentile, and after
a studious perusal the mystery of the Freemasons, we are assured ,
remains a mystery still. In these days of indiscretion and demo
cratic curiosity the craft is certainly to be congratulated on having
a secret that is so difficult to reveal. - Pall Mall Gazette.
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“ TheMallet," in " Glasgow Evening News,” refers to a spherical
copper piece, measuring about two and a half inches in diameter
and an eighth of an inch thick. On one side is engraved the name
and number of a Lodge which was struck off the roll of Grand
Lodge in 1848. The engraving is Lennox (J.G.) Kilwinning,
No. 247 Lodge, 1772. There is on this side also the Square and
Compasses and Level. On its converse are crowded a greatmany
Masonic emblems, the all-seeing eye, the sun , moon , and stars ,
and a beautifully formed arch, under which is a figure supposed to
represent King Solomon . Our contemporary says it would be
interesting to get an explanation of the use and meaning of the
token , or to know if any similar engraved piece of last century
exists. Can any reader assist ?
Chronicle , [ 14TH APRIL 1894 .
The Earl of Haddington , Past Grand Master Mason
of Scotland, recently opened a three days bazaar in the
Freemasons' Hall,George Street, Edinburgh, the object
being to clear off a debt of £ 1,050 resting on the ball
erected by Lodge Trafalgar, No. 223. In declaring the
sale open , the Earl of Haddington , having stated the
objects of the bazaar, and briefly sketched the history of
the Trafalgar Lodge, went on to say that he was aware
that ladies were ignorant of Masonic subjects , but he
was also aware that they had - he would not say
curiosity , but that they thirsted for knowledge. That
him to tell them all about it, but, alas ! he could tell
them very little. But he would tell them this mucb ,
that Freemasonry was not an institution which men
joined for the purpose of enjoyment, good fellowship or
bad fellowship . Founded on the basis of brotherly love,
relief, and truth , it inculcated the principles of morality ,
truth , honour , and virtue , and bound together a brother
hood in the sacred tie of unity by the bands of mutual
charity - charity in the highest acceptation of the word ;
and no man who acted up to the principles of Free.
tions which he had undertaken at his initiation , could
possibly be a bad citizen , a bad husband, or a bad father.
The Lodge was to a man for the time being a place
where he could rest from the turmoil and the troubles
of daily life, a place where he met peace, unity , and
comfort, and a place where he was taught those glorious
lessons of love to God and goodwill towards men which
were, or ought to be, the characteristics of every
Freemason .
Mrs. J. E. H. Gordon writes to the Gentlewoman :
“ I have often thought it would be a desirable plan to
form a woman's . Freemasonry Union , and that certain
orders of merit should be granted by a woman's Grand
Council to women who have distinguished themselves
in any branch of art, science , literature, or who have
proved themselves worthy of having a mark of esteem
bestowed upon them by their fellow -countrywomen , by
displaying a genius for the organisation
99 of practical
charities or schemes of benevolence.”
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The members of the Manchester Masonic C.C. know
how to enjoy themselves, says " Wheeling
Wheeling."." On Good
Friday they were at Rhyl, and next day they were
disporting themselves at the pretty little resort Bettws
y - Coed . Secretary Moss reported the roads in grand
condition .
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A dramatic and musical entertainment in Lostwithiel
Churchroom ,on the 5th inst., in aid of Masonic charities,
was taken part in by Mr. and Mrs. Minards, of Lan
reath , Mr. Albert Collings and Miss Carrie Wood, of
Plymouth , Mr. C. E. Milner, A.C.O., Organist of St.
Bartholomew's, Lostwithiel, and others. The enter
tainment was very enjoyable, and thoroughly success
ful.
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A considerable stir has been made, says the “ East
London Advertiser,” in the Jewish community by an
article in the Paris Figaro. The Jew is described as the
parasite of the modern world , whose sole ambition is to
enrich himself . His success in France is attributed
largely to his hold upon the Freemasons, who are said to
have succumbed to Hebrew influence since 1848.
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The " Hull Daily News" understands that Major
Smyth , who has been for many years ProvincialGrand
Master of the Freemasons of Lincolnshire , contemplates
an early retirement, and that he will be succeeded by the
Earl of Yarborough , who is already the Grand Master of
the Mark Masons in that county .
O O
The Leighton Buzzard Masonic Ball, which was
given in the Corn Exchange, was an unqualified success,
and thoroughly enjoyed by those present.

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VOL. XXXIX .--No. 1,006 .
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY ,
CANDIDATES FOR THE SCHOOLS .
N common with others who take an interest in the
IN gamational Institutions of Freemasonry,we have
lately been in a position to refer with gratification
the proportion of vacancies available at the recent
elections in comparison to the number of candidates
seeking admission to the benefits of the Schools , no
less than fifty -two children having been admitted from
a total of eighty -three approved candidates. This very
satisfactory state of affairs presents, however, another
side, one which calls for earnest consideration , it having
been already asked in different quarters whether there
is so much need for energetic action in the way of
raising funds for the Educational Institutions as formerly
existed, when the number of candidates was so much
in excess of the number of vacancies it was possible to
declare ?
There need be no hesitation in answering
question in the affirmative , indeed it could be very
easily proved that there is more need than ever for
energetic and sustained effort on behalf of the two
School Funds, but it is only necessary for our present
purpose to show how the apparent falling off of candi
dates has been brought about, and then we think
there will be no question in the minds of thought
ful Brethren as to the need of even increased sub
scriptions.
At the outset we may point to the large number of
candidates now admitted to the Schools on the first
application — at the recent elections eleven of the twenty
two girls and seventeen of the thirty boys then admitted ,
were first applications — thereby proving beyond all
question that better organisation is now in force than
was the case in years gone by, when it was the rule to
see the majority of the candidates on the list time after
time - three applications on the part of each candidate
being probably a fair average .
The principle change in this respect is to be found in
association with the country cases, very few of the
Provinces now putting forward more candidates than
they are tolerably sure of carrying at the next election ,
whereas in olden days it was no uncoinmon thing for
some of them to have four, five, or six on a list, with no
possibility of immediate election . But in those days
most of the cases were worked in a spasmodic sort of
way ; there were few Provinces with voting organisations
such as is the case now , and consequently there was no
scope for the frequent displays of systematic working we
have grown accustomed to , and now regard as part and
parcel of our elective system .
The elections in London have really become, in many
cases, & mere formality. The Provincial Committees
have a certain number of votes at their command , and
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they decide as to which candidate shall be put forward ;
not to be kept about time after time at the elections, but
to be carried through on the first application — it is the
Committee that does the voting, the election in London
to being a mere confirmation of their action . But it must
not be supposed that because they only put forward one
candidate they have only one in the district deserving
of the help the Boys or the Girls School is able to afford .
In most cases the number of deserving children can be
reckoned by dozens , and in some there are upwards of a
hundred --as is abundantly proved by the number of
children to whom help is given out of local funds. But
the Committee know their strength , and do not desire to
make two or three applications for the one admission
they have it in their power to secure .
We believe it is this principle of organisation that is
alone accountable for the very close relation in regard to
the proportion of candidates to vacancies that has lately
this existed , and if the critics who argue from recent returns
that the Educational Institutions are almost too well
supplied with funds will take the trouble to consider
these facts , and make any necessary enquiries they may
deem necessary to support our view , we believe they will
see thematter in the light we present it, and will devote
their energy towards the augmentation of the subscrip
tions rather than imagine the Schools are able to carry
out their programmes with curtailed incomes.
CANDIDATES FOR THE BENEVOLENT.
THE ballot papers for the annual election of the
TH Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which will
this year take place on the 18th May, will to-day be in
the hands of the supporters of the Fund.
For the Male Branch there were sixty -five approved
candidates , of whoin one is recorded as dead , while at
the time of issuing the voting papers there were twenty
two declared vacancies . On the Widows' side there
were fifty -four approved candidates, one of whom , has,
however , died since the list was made up, and fourteen
vacancies are declared as available . We shall give
further attention to the lists in a later issue, but mean .
while the very brief details here given are in themselves
sufficient to secure the sympathies of the Craft for this
estimable Institution , the settlement of whose Chairman
for next year's Festival we are enabled to announce in
another column .
It is gratifying to know that a most satisfactory
response has been inade by the West Yorkshire Brethren
in answer to the appeal of their ProvincialGrand Master,
in connection with the next Festival of the Boys School,
at which he will preside. We understand á splendid
total will be sent from that district, if from no other .
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CONSECRATIONS .
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GOODACRE, No. 2495 .
NHIS Lodge was consecrated on the 9th inst., at the
England , the Rt. Hon . the Earl of Lathom Prov . G.M.
West Lanc. officiated , and was assisted by several Prov .
Grand Officers .
After the consecration Bro. John Fletcher P.M.was
installed the first W.M. of the Lodge , the ceremony
being performed by Bro . Walter Simpson P.G.S.W.
The Brethren later in the afternoon sat down to a
banquet. The Earl of Lathom presided , and the usual
Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly
honoured .
EARL OF WARWICK , No. 2503 .
N the 11th inst., the popular Provincial Grand
ON Master of Essex , the Earl of Warwick, with
his deputy , Bro . F. A. Philbrick , Q.C., associated tlem
selves with about thirty Grand Officers of the Province
and a large number of the Brethren in the Consecration
of the Earl of Warwick Lodge, No. 2503, at the Masonic
Hall built by Bro . A. C. Smith , in connection with the
Roebuck Hotel, Buckhurst Hill, where the new Lodge
will hold its future meetings. The twenty -five founders,
most of whom were present, include the names of Bros.
Sir Wm . Abdy, Bart., Col. Lockwood , M.P., J. H.
Salter , and the Rev. T. Lloyd , with others more
immediately connected with the district, the unavoidable
work preliminary to the formation of a Lodge having
fallen chiefly on Bro . C. G. Cutchley, of Buckhurst Hill,
who acted as Secretary pro tem . to his Brother Founders.
Every arrangement had been made for the successful
carrying out of the impressive ceremony which the
Provincial Grand Master always performs so well, the
anthem and other musical portions being beautifully
sung by Bros. Dutton (of St. Paul's Cathedral), Lovett
King , and G. T. Miles, under the direction of Bro . W.
Latter , R.A.M., acting as Organist.
Bro . A. Lucking P.G.D. having marshalled the
procession , the Provincial Grand Master opened the
Lodge , supported by between eighty and ninety
Brethren . In his address he assured the Brethren that
he sanctioned the formation of no Lodge in his Province
without careful scrutiny of the necessity or desirability
for such a Lodge to meet local requirements.
The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . T. J. Ralling ,
having read the Petition of those who wished to found
this Lodge, and the Warrant, signed by the Grand
Master of England , for its foundation , the Provincial
Grand Master called upon the P.G. Chaplain , Bro . the
Rev. H. T. Armfield , for an oration on the nature and
principles of the Institution .
The Chaplain's oration was an extemporaneous
address, which for some ten minutes held the Brethren
spellbound , as well by the ability and research displayed
in its composition as the impressive manner of its
delivery . No one, he said , acquainted with the
principles of Christianity as enunciated in the New
Testament, and those of Freemasonry , could fail to be
struck with the remarkable similarity of the two ; and
both Institutions had, at times, been seriously misunder
stood or very much malinged . The tenets of the former
laid down by St. Paul in the words— “ Honour all men ,
love the brotherhood , fear God , honour the king ,” so
exactly represented the principles inculated by their
Order that the impression generally prevailed among
them that they had been adopted from Christianity .
This had been his view until a close examination of the
Testament, aided by an intimate knowledge of the
language in which it was written , as well as of Hebrew
and some kindred tongues, compelled him to doubt
whether, on the contrary , the founder of the Christian
faith had not accepted and enforced principles already
propounded by their Order as it then existed .
Expressions or words from time to timemade use of in
the Sacred Writings, though translated in our English | J.W., Jas. Platt P.Prov.G.J.W. Secretary , J. H. Barrow
version in such a manner as to conceal allusions which
would otherwise have been apparent to any Freemason ,
were, in the original, terms which undoubtedly
Chronicle . ( 21st APRIL 1894 .
corresponded with those then used in connection with
the Mysteries, and in no other sense. There were
allusions to initiation , “ builder should appear as
" master mason ," and several other examples were given .
The very charge on which Christ was slain was shown
to be Masonic ; and he thought the hostility of the priest
hood to the teaching of Christ gave a clue to the
derivation and ineaning of a word used in Masonic ritual
to denote “ stranger ” or “ enemy,” of which no one had
given a satisfactory explanation , but which he found was
pure Hebrew for priest.” It was very clear to him
that not one of the translators of the authorised version
of the New Testament was a Freemason . Concluding a
most able oration on the Order , the speaker urged the
Brethren so to carry out what they had undertaken
that the correspondence to which he had drawn attention
might be apparent to all.
The ceremony of dedicating and constituting the
Lodge completed , the P.G. Master put his Deputy into
the chair to instal Bro. C. C. Black as its first W.M.
This accomplished by Bro. Philbrick in his usual fine
style, the new W.M. invested the following Brethr- en as
Officers : C. G. Cutchley I.P.M., Col. Lockwood S.W.,
J. H. Retallack -Moloney J.W., the Rev. T. Lloyd
Chaplain , Sir W. N. Abdy, Bart., Treas., W.G. Norman
Sec ., W. G. Holland Asst. Sec., W. G. Bridges S.D., T.
Brandreth Gibbs J.D., C. J. Smith I.G., W. S. McDonald
A.D.C., W. Latter Org., E. White and J. B. Gregar
Stewards, J. Ives Tyler .
After Lodge, about eighty Brethren sat down to
banquet, the W.M. being supported by the Provincial
Grand Master Earl of Warwick , the D.P.G.M. Bro. F.
A. Philbrick, Q.C., and, besides those already named
in Lodge , Bros. Dr. Clement Godson (who replied for
the Grand Officers), Lennox Browne, A. Cooper, J.J. C.
Turner, Harris Hills, E. H. Baily , H. F. Bromhead , E.
Shedd , W.Wood, H. Dehane, J. Boulton , J. R. Morford ,
B. Thomas , Mark Gentry, J. N. Rockley , A. Buck , J.
Speller, H. Francis, F. H. Meggy, & c .
The musical arrangements, which were under the
direction of Bro . Latter, the Organist, were of quite an
exceptional character, the Brethren thoroughly appreci
ating the singing of Miss Motherway and Miss Kathleen
Latter, as well as the performances of Bros. Lovett King,
G. T. Miles and C. A. Blyth . The menu and toast list
was faced with a photograph portrait of Earl Warwick ,
and bore one of the W.M. on its last fold .
The banner of the Lodge has a representation of
Warwick Castle in its centre, and the Founder's jew el is
a seven rayed gold star with blue enamel centre
suspended by a ribbon with cross bars bearing the name
and date of foundation of the Lodge , and a representa tion
of Warwick Castle painted on enamel between them . It
is proposed to restrict the Lodge to about fifty members .
The earlier intention had been to hold the Lodge at the
Castle Hotel, Woodford , but this was found to be in the
metropolitan Masonic district.- Essex County Chronicle.
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SOUTHPORT MARK , No. 473.
N the 29th ult . the Earl of Lathom Provincial
ONGrand Mark Master of Lancashire consecrated
this Lodge at the Masonic Buildings, Lord Street,
Southport . The Prov . G.M. was assisted by Bros.
Walter Simpson Prov. G.S.W., David Jones P.P.G.S.W.
as J.W., Rev. T. Barton Spencer P.G.C. of Eng . as
Chaplain (assisted by the Rev. C. Hesketh Knowlys
P.P.G.C.), W. B. Akerman Prov. G.D.C., John Fletcher
P.Prov.G.I.G. as I.G.
After the consecration had been most impressively
performed in the presence of about sixty Brethren ,
including many of the Grand Lodge and Provincial
Grand Lodge Officers, the installation of the W.M.
(Bro . W. Platt P.Prov.G. Organist), was performed by
Bro. J. H. Barrow P.Prov.G.J.W., and the newly
installed W.M. proceeded to invest bis Officers, nine of
whom bad joined with him in the petition for the foun
dation of the Lodge. The chief Officers were : Bros.
Warwick Wood P. Proy.G.J.O. S.W., Walter Conna rd
P.Prov.G.J.W. Treasuier, P. Rawsthorne M.O., H.
Peak S.O., W. E. Bland J.O., J. C. Robinson P.Prov.
G.D.C. D.C., James J. Lambert P.P.G.Reg . Reg . Lord
 21st APRIL 1894. ] The Freemason's
Lathom was elected the first Hon . Member of the
Lodge, which honour he very graciously accepted , and
Bro. John Chadwick Prov.G. Secretary the second Hon .
Member,
GUERNSEY AND DEPENDENCIES.
TOR some twenty -five years past the Masonic Lodges
under the direct control of the Grand Lodge of England ,
Previous to that time they had been for a long period
affiliated to the Jersey Province , with Bro . John
Hammond , of Jersey, as Provincial Grand Master, and
Bro. JamesGallienne, ofGuernsey , as Deputy Provincial
Grand Master, who, with a full staff of Provincial Grand
Officers, presided over the affairs of Guernsey. When
the Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey, through the
resignation of its Provincial Grand Master , became
defunct, Guernsey, as a matter of course, followed suit .
On the re -organisation of the Jersey Provincial Grand
Lodge, with Bro . Colonel Malet de Carteret as Master,
Guernsey was asked to affiliate itself as formerly , but
declined , and petitioned Grand Lodge to be made a
separate and distinct Province. This prayer was not
granted , for several reasons, amongst others that the
Lodges of the bailiwick were not numerous enough to
constitute a separate Province. The growth of twenty
five years has removed that objection , and , other
obstacles having also ceased to exist , His Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales, Most WorshipfulGrand Master, has
been graciously pleased to constitute Guernsey and its
dependencies a Province , with Bro . Brigade- Surgeon
J. Balfour Cockburn , M.D., as ProvincialGrand Master .
This is a step which has been long wished for by the
majority of local Masons, as the Lodges ofGuernsey and
Alderney have for some time past been the only ones in
the world unattached to a Province. The step will also
doubtless give an impetus to the Order in Guernsey, equal
to that which followed the installation of H.R.H. the
Prince of Wales as Grand Master. The Provincial
Grand Master has nominated Bro . E. C. Ozanne, Her
Majesty's Controller, to be Deputy Prov. Grand Master.
-Guernsey News.
SUSSEX .
THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter
T was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on 14th
inst., under the presidency of the Provincial Grand
Superintendent Comp. Lieutenant -General C. W.
Randolph , who was supported by several Provincial
Grand Officers .
TheGrand Superintendent addressed the Companions,
expressing his pleasure at meeting them , and the gratifi
cation he had experienced in visiting the various
Chapters. He alluded to the death of Comp. R. Pidcock
who, for seven years , had acted as Prov. Ĝ . Treasurer ,
and who had been esteemed and respected by all who
knew him .
The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys, and then the following
Provincial Grand Officers were appointed for the year :
Lord Walter Gordon Lennox P.Z. 38 H.
H.Langton P.Z. 271 J.
V. P. Freeman P.Z. 311 315 732 Scribe E.
C. W. Duke P.Z. 40
Scribe N.
J. M. Reed P.Z. 732 Treasurer
J. P. Slingsby Roberts P.Z. 1466
Registrar
T. Billing P.Z. 732 Principal Sojourner
J. C. Buckwell P.Z. 811
J. W. Broad P.Z. 311 Assistant Sojourners
F. J. Cox P.Z. 916
Sword Bearer
R.Hughes P.Z.40 Standard Bearer
W.Gill P.P.G.S.N. P.Z. 811 Director of Ceremonies
A. King P.P.G.J. P.Z. 271
E. T. Cooksey Z. 315 Organist
W. Wright 2. 311 Stewards
The Companions afterwards såt down to a banquet ,
the chair being taken by Lieutenant-General Randolph .
The customary Royal Arch Masonic toasts were
honoured
.
The Palace Hotel, Hastings, entirely redecorated and lighted
by electricity , will re-open under the management of Spiers and
Pond (Limited ), on the 21st inst .
Chronicle .
123
GRAND MARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
Tasores thall,Great Queen Street, on the 9th inst.
Bros. W. Vincent P.A.D.C. Preceptor W.M., J. Reynolds
Green S.W., W. Featherstonbaugh J.W., James Hill
M.O., J. Ramsey S.O., H. Lyon J.O., C. F. Matier
Grand Sec. Treas., E. M. Money P.M. Reg . of Marks,
J. Smith Secretary, G. J. Thomas P.M. S.D., S. L.
Tamburini
Kilpin D.C., H. R. Rose P.M. Org ., J. seventy
I.G., E. J. Mills Tyler, and about S. other
Brethren .
The ceremony of Advancement was rehearsed , Bro .
Perryman Candidate . Needless to say the ceremony
was carried out in themost perfect manner , Bro . Vincent
and his Officers vieing with each other in performing
their duties in the most perfect form , affording most
useful instruction to the Brethren . Bro . Smith Sec .
gave the lecture connected with the Degree, in distinct
and very impressive tones ; this the Brethren appreciated
very much . Bro . Vincent is to be heartily congratulated
on the great success of his undertaking ; certainly no
Brother is more capable of giving instruction in the
Mark Degree than he, and Brethren seeking instruction
cannot do better than join this Lodge of Instruction .
Hearty congratulations were tendered by the Brethren ,
and Lodge closed .
A banquet followed . Col. A. B. Cook Prov. Grand
Master of Middlesex presided at the table , in the
absence of Sir Reginald Hanson . A great many Grand
Officers were present.
A proposal has been made in Kent to raise a testi
monial to Bro . Alfred Spencer, on his completion of
twenty -one years service in the Province, of which he is
Grand Secretary .
o
There was a successful meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire at Huddersfield , on
Wednesday, under the presidency of the local chief,
Rt. Hon . W. L. Jackson , M.P. We hope to give &
report of the proceedings next week .
0 0
Sir John and Lady Monckton were the recipients of
much honour at the Mansion House , when a large num .
of their friends, civic , Masonic , and private, assembled
in the Egytian Hall, at the bidding of the Lord Mayor
and Lady Mayoress, to witness the presentation of a
diamond suite to Lady Monckton and the uncovering of
a bust of Sir John , which it is proposed to present
eventually to the Corporation , to be placed in Guildhall .
Speeches were made by Alderman Sir F. W. Truscott,
Alderman Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart., M.P., Mr. E.
Letchworth (Grand Secretary of Freemasons) , and Mr.
J. L. Toole . The Lord Mayor then made some appro
priate remarks and uncovered the bust, at the same time
inaking the presentation to Lady Monckton who briefly
and gracefully replied . Sir John Monckton also ex
pressed his sincere thanks for the honour that had been
paid to his wife and himself. — Daily Telegraph , 18th April.
0 0
We have the highest esteem for that excellent,
hospitable, and charitable body of men known as Free
masons. But we are afraid that the appeal of the
Argentine Brethren to the Prince of Wales , President
Cleveland, the King of Portugal, and President Peixoto,
on behalf of the Brazilian refugees will not have much
effect as such . If the refugees are all Masons, and
President Peixoto be also of the Craft , then , perhaps,
a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Argentina might avail
something. Only it might not be quite a safe thing for
the conveners, for even the most earnest Freemason is
apt to forget the principles of the brotherhood in the
excitement of politics. But, after ail, there is no reason
to fear that the Portuguese Government will surrender
the insurgents who have sought an asylum on their
ships of war. The commanders might have refused to
take them in , but having given them shelter, they can
hardly with decency hand them over to the tender
mercies of the ruthless Peixoto . - Pall Mall Gazette.

124 The Freemason's
ERRORS OF THE PRESS .
(Continued from Page 115.)
THOMAS MOORE , who was aware of the printer's liability to
T : commit errors , makes a happy hit at them in his “ Fudges in
England :
“ But a week or two since, in my Ode to the Spring,'
Which I meant to havemade a most beautiful thing
Where I talked of the ' dew -drops from freshly -blown roses,'
The nasty things made it , from ' fleshy brown noses.
In a copy of Dr. Johnson's tragedy of Irene,* one of thecharacters
has to address Mahomet II. thus :
“ Forgive, great Sultan, that by fate prevented,
I bring a tardy message from Irene."
The printer omitted the e in fate," and gave it :
" Forgive, great Sultan, that by fat prevented, & c .," thus
indicating that the messenger was too corpulent to reach his
royal master in time to save the heroine's life .
In the little " Canterbury Poets " edition of Keats , 1886 , the
lines in the “ Ode to Psyche :"
“ Their lips touched not, but had not bade adieu ,
As if disjoin'd by soft-handed slumber,"
are printed :
“ Their lips touched not, but had not bade adieu ,
As if disjointed by soft -handed slumber,"
a disjointed lip being a “ lusus naturæ " indeed .
In Coleridge's " Ode to the Nightingale," are the following lines :
“ And swift jug jug ;
And one low piping sound more sweet than all ;
but one printer by the alteration of a single letter, entirely changed
the sense, thus :
“ And swift jug jug,
And one low piping sound more sweet than ale."
A compositor, having to set in type the words of an illustrious
author :
“ Sermons in stones, books in the running brooks,”
treated the readers to his own emendation , thus :
19
“ Sermons in books, stones in running brooks."
A poetical bachelor wrote some verses for the village paper, in
which he expressed a wish that the time would soon arrive when he
should :
" -rest calmly within a shroud ,
With a weeping willow by his side."
But imagine his horror and disgust when he found thathis poetry
had assumed this form :
" When I shall rest calmly within a shawl,
With a weeping widow by my side.”
A printer named Johnson , published a circular in the year 1793,
in which he professed to have discovered a means rendering
errors impossible . It was ably reasoned in style , and carefully
revised in the printing no doubt , yetthe immaculate inventor would
be annoyed when he found that with all his care the word
“ Majesty ” had been printed “ Najesty ."
Even the most popular newspapers are not always free from
blunders : the London Times on Monday,the 18th June 1888, bore
date of Sunday the 17th , and a few days previously , the parlia
mentary report for the 12th of June appeared under the date of
12th July.
By an error of the press,the “ Eclectic Review ' was advertised as
the Epilectic Review , and , on inquiry being made for it at a book
seller's shop, the bibliopole replied that “ he knew of no periodical
called the Epilectic Review , though there might be such a publi
cation coming out by fits and starts."
Though we should not criticise too severely the Irish newspaper
which announced that “ Robespierre left no children behind him ,
except a brother, who was killed at the same time,” yet thé
information comes with startling surprise from an English journal
that Her Majesty Queen Victoria was “ the last person to wear
another man's crown."
The Graphic once informed its readers that the Duke of
Buckingham , of Queen Anne's reign, " was married three times,
and on each occasion to three widows,” in which case hemust have
been troubled with a plurality of wives.
A Tory editor wrote : - “ Lord Cairns is less accustomed to parry
and fence than Lord Beaconsfield .” The compositor rendered the
expression thus: - “ Lord Cairns is less accustomed to palsy and
fever than Lord Beaconsfield .”
According to a newspaper of February 1882, the Marquis of
Queensberry was bitterly incensed against the " Times” for the single
omission of that often abused letter “ h ” in a communication which
he had addressed to the editor. The Marquis had referred to him .
self as a thinker, and much to his chagrin , " hewas displayed before
the world self-described as a “ tinker.'
In the year 1888, a letter appeared in one of the London papers
from Mr. Osborne Morgan . Mr. Morgan complained that a speech
of his had been misrepresented . He had been made to say that
the Liberal-Unionists were “ all asses but not masses,” whereas his
In the spring of 1749, David Garrick, who was manager of
Drury Lane Theatre, brought out this tragedy for Dr. Johnson . An
incident which occurred on the first nightofits representation pro
bably helped to condemn the piece, which only lasted nine nights .
The audience refused to allow the heroine to be strangled on the
stage, crying out " murder," and the execution was afterwards
omitted.
Ohronicle . ( ŽÍST ÁPRIL 1894 .
expression was that on their side were “ all the classes butnot the
masses .
A metropolitan editor desired to abandon the use of Roman
numerals in the columns of his paper, and issued an edict that for
the future all monarchical titles should be given in full. Thus
Henry VIII. must be converted into Henry the Eight, and so on
according to the style adopted. Nothing could be more explicit ,
but the compositor, --- probably not knowing that X is theGreek
equivalent to CH . and the initial letter of the Greek name Christ ,
in setting up a reference tu Good Friday sermons, cameupon the
abbreviated combination “ Jesus Xt," and obeying literally the
instructions of his employer, he set up the words “ Jesus the
Eleventh " in large, bold type. He had taken the “ Xt " for
“ XI.”
" It might be supposed that in so dignified and monarchical a
publication as the Court Circular, the Queen's English would be
respected ,” says an evening paper of 17th March 1890. “ A reference
to the drowning of Sir Howard Elphinstone, however, reads thus :
• He had been selected by the Prince Consort to be governor of
His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught when he was only eight
and a half years old. What is thus conveyed is that the late Sir
Howard Elphinstone was extremely juvenile when he undertook
the duty. But what is really meant is that the Duke of Connaught
was then eight and a half years old .”
The Scottish poet, Alexander Smith, who wrote in his " Life
Drama," sc . II : - " See the pale martyr in a sheet of fire," was no
doubt disgusted when he found the line changed to , “ See the pale
martyr with his shirt on fire." It is supposed that the original
is to be found in “ Juvenal's Satires " :-Qua stantes acdent
qui fixo guttere fumant."
The editor of the Evangelical Observer," in reference to an
individual, took occasion to write that he was rectus in ecclesia ,
that is, in good standing in church . The type setter, to whom this
was a dead language, in the editor's absence, converted it into rectus
in culina, or of good standing in the kitchen .
The editor of a Tyneside evening paper wrote humorously with
regard to a certain libel case , and stated in his remarks that
“ shooting your wife's pet cats may be an interesting pastime , but
it deserves to be made a costly one.” The printer improved the
humour as follows : -- " shortening your wife's petticoats may be
an interesting pastime, etc."
A leading journal once flashed upon its readers the important
news that " upon one day in a certain week , one hundred and Eorty
cases of cholera occurred in Naples in forty - eight hours.”
Irish reporters, perhaps owing to the recognised tendency of the
soil to produce “ bulls," are a privileged class, and entirely outside
the pale of grammatical criticism . One of them , in describing the
result of a conflict between the police and the people , in which
firearms were used , writes : " In the infirmary lies John Smith
with his shattered leg, which was amputated on Tuesday last ."
An Irish author says that “ among those mortally wounded at
Waterloo was Major O'Brien , afterwards distinguished for his
bravery in the Indian wars .
Towards the close of the year 1890, an amusing mistake occur.
red in the speech of Mr. Parnell, member for Cork . This was
made by substituting the word " priests ” for “ forests.” Speaking
about Irish mining and iron producing works, Mr. Parnell is made
to say that, “ with the denudation of the priests of Ireland , these
smelting operations came to an end," thus implying that members
of the ecclesiastical body had at one time been used as fuel.
Baron Dowse in giving judgment in a case of alleged libelwhich
turned mainly on the omission of the word not, said that mistakes
often occurred in newspapers , and gave an instance of his own
experience. Addressing a Cork jury , he quoted the well known line
from Tennyson's “ Locksley Hall :- " Better fifty years of Europe
than a cycle in Cathay.” To his horror he found himself reported
in a local paper as having said : — “ Better fifty years of Europe
than a circus in Bombay.”
“ Book of Rarities ,” by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M.Asst. Prov.G.T.
(To be continued.)
Masonic Sonnets, No. 88 .
BY BRO. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon . Mem .
1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.)
I have a friend - a true Masonic friend
A Craftsman good who loves The Mystic Tie ;
Who loves our Art to praise and to defend ,
And loves still more our Architect on High ,
His heart is noble , for 'tis strong for Right,
His deeds are Just, he would not hurt a foe ;
His actions one and all will bear the Light,
And he undaunted 'mid its brightest glow .
I love him as a father loves his child
True Masons know the love I would portray ;
A love that wavers not - nor is defiled
By earthly thorns we meet with day by day ;
But grows in Strength when worldly tempests blow
And plucks the seeds thatmalice fain would sow .
Winder House, Bradford,
18th April 1894.
Dr. Conan Doyle, Author of " The Adventures of Sherloc ?
Holmes," is to write a series of articles for “ Great Thoughts,” the
first of which will appear in the issue of 5th May .
 21st APRIL 1894.1 The Freemason's Chronicle . 125

PRACTICAL MASONRY. We are very pleased to hear that , with a view to

perpetuate the long and active services to Freemasonry
in Essex of the ProvincialGrand Secretary , H.R.H. the
T symbolic Masonry, of the impressive ceremonies Prince of Wales has, on the recommendation of the
and instructive symbols , and the Institution is praised Earl of Warwick Provincial Grand Master, granted a
for this , the sentimental part of its organisation . Senti warrant for the formation of a Lodge at Chingford , to
ment is good . Sentiment may be made very touching, be called the Thomas Ralling Lodge, numbered on the
but sentiment alone will produce little practical good . Grand Lodge Register 2508. This Lodge is to be con
It is the effort, the exercise of brawn and muscle that tells secrated on Tuesday, 1st May, by the Earl of Warwick ,
in the achievement of any work. Theory is one thing, and we are asked to state thatmembers of the Fraternity
practice altogether another. A man may theorise allhis desirous of being present should communicate at once
life, and plan most magnificent works of science and art, with Bro . William Clifford , 3 Moorgate Street Buildings,
but as long as they are mere theorisings, nothing will be London, E.C. As the accommodation is limited , pre
done that will benefit mankind. ference will be given to early applicants.
Precisely so is Masonry . The theory and sentiment
of the degrees are one thing, the practical working out of
the theory is quite another . At the beginning , the can
didate is bid “ Behold how good and how pleasant it is Under its popular “ They say " heading , the
for brethren to dwell together in unity ." Beautiful Islington Gazette ” remarks that “ those who say
sentiment, sublime truth , divine doctrine. If he is a they make a good thing by being Freemasons are not
thoughtful man , he can but be pleased that he has at last always correct. The best of a long list of candidates
found a place where peace and unity dwell serene. What for a public office this week was scratched because he
is the use of this theory of unity and good fellowship if it put the square and compass at the corner of his letter
is not put into practice ? Teach a man that he ought to of application . And serve him right.” We endorse the
live at peace with his fellow ,and before the sound of the verdict of our contemporary , being of opinion that any
Mason who so mixes Freemasonry up with his business
sentence dies away , give him a practical illustration of
the fact that it is mere sentiment and theory . Where's is acting in opposition to the principles of the Order ,
the use of it ? Masons ought to be practical in their which enjoin that its members should be uninfluenced
work . by mercenary or other unworthy motives in their asso
ciation with it .
There never was a time — at least, there has not been
for many years — when there was a greater need for less 0 0
sentiment and more practice. The world to - day is a
The Most Worshipful Grand Master has appointed
practical world . The days of theory have passed . The Lord Llangattock as Provincial Grand Master of the
mere sentimentalist will be run down and crushed
Eastern Division of South Wales, in succession to the
beneath the crowd of practical workers. The times call
for practical effort. The theory of Masonic teaching, and late Sir George Elliot, Bart.
the sentiment of the ceremonies and the lessons of its 0 0 0
symbols must be used as levers to raise the man to
his true position as a factor in the practical world of The Secretary of the City Waiters' Provident and
to -day. Sentiment must be only the steam that moves Pension Society has received a cheque for five hundred
the machinery Absolutely necessary it is , but the pounds from Bro . Lieut.-Col. Lambert, to found a
whole universe full of steam with no application of it to pension to be called the “ George Lambert Pension ."
machinery would produce nothing but vaporous stag
nation .
The sentiment and theory ofMasonry is like music to
the army. The music in itself fights no battles, but it
incites the men who hear it to deeds of valour. It stirs
the heart, and puts the whole man into action . Every
pulsation of the heart is the practical result of the London in Paris .
sentiment of the music . The whole army may be pre
pared to do battle . Their forts may be well manned and
the engines of destruction in good position and strongly
fortified . Ammunition may be abundant, and shot and SPIERS AND POND'S
shell be piled mountain high, but so long as the guns are
silent, the men inactive , the ammunition and shells piled
up in heaps , all this “ pomp and circumstance of war "
is mere sentiment, and will avail nothing against an
active band , no matter how small. ENGLISH GRILL
And so it is with our symbols and ceremonies ; they
are useless except as they stimulate to action . Of what
use to a hungry man is a lecture on the evils of gormand AND
ising or intemperance ? Of what use is a tract on the
efficacy of prayer or the beauty of faith to a man who is
freezing with cold ? “ Be thou warmed and clothed ,” is
OLYMPIA RESTAURANT.
mere sentiment, and does not warm or clothe as long as
the bowels of mercy are closed . Sorrow for suffering is
hypocrisy unless there is some effort to relieve that
suffering. At this season of the year, in this practical
year, there is need for practical Masonry . The theory LUNCHEONS, DINNERS & SUPPERS.
of charity , the sentiment of relief must serve as the fire
within , to generate steam of action . “ Be thou warmed
and clothed ” must be carried out by actual work . The
hand must be opened , and the heart must be ready to 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
respond to the cry of the needy. In this way alone will
the Institution carry out practically its misson . Theory
and sentiment must be followed by active effort. - New (Communicating with Theatre).
York Dispatch .

A meeting was recently held in the Assembly Rooms,

Bull Hotel, to consider the question Assembly Roomsa,
of establishing Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry,
Lodge for Hoddesdon .
There was a good attendance,
everything being satisfactory. Application will shortly
be made for the necessary permission to form the Lodge. as in England.
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The Freemason's Chronicle .
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 21st APRIL 1894. ) The Freemason's
PROVINCIAL CHARITY FUNDS .
NHE annualmeeting of the subscribers to the Devon
THE Masonic Educational Fund was held on the 3rd
inst . , at the Freemasons' Hall,Gandy Street, Exeter, for
the appointment of Officers and the election of four
candidates on the Fund. Bro . E. H. Shorto presided ,
and a good attendance included Bros. J. B. Gover Sec.,
J. R. Lord Treasurer , W. H. Dillon Assistant Secretary .
The Treasurer reported that the balance brought
forward from the year 1892 was £ 264 9s 5d, while the
subscriptions for the past year amounted to £ 445 1386d .
Interest on the deposits amounted to £22, thusbringing
the total receipts to £ 737 2s 11d . After paying all
liabilities they had a balance at the bank and in the
Treasurer's hands of £417 13s 4d, in addition to which
they had £ 900 in the Devon and Cornwall Bank, thus
bringing the total value of the Fund at end of last year
to £ 1,317 13s 4d , as against £ 1,164 98 4d in the previous
year . This substantial increase in their funds was all
the more gratifying because they had more than
maintained the number of children on the Fund ,and were
now paying a larger sum for their clothing and education
than they had ever before expended since the Institution
was started . The subscriptions received for the present
year already amounted to £ 241 16s, a sum in excess of
any previous year up to this date.
The report was adopted , and , on the motion of Bro .
Powell , seconded by Bro . Watson , Bro. Lord was
unanimously re -elected as Hon . Treasurer, both mover
and seconder highly eulogising the valuable services Bro .
Lord had rendered to the Fund for many years.
On the motion of Bros. Gregory and Mutten , Bro .
Gover was re-elected as Hon . Secretary , Bro . Mutten
remarking that the Treasurer and Secretary were equally
deserving of the thanks of the society. They were twin
brothers in the desire they always showed to promote
the prosperity of the Fund , the success of which was
largely due to their ungrudging efforts. Bro. Gover, in
moving the re-election of Bro. W. H. Dillon as Asst . Sec.
personally thanked him for his services, which were, he
said , of the greatest value. Bro. Dillon worked in season
and out of season on behalf of the Society , in which he
took the warmest interest .
Bro . C. Mutten remarked that in the face of the
excellent report which the Treasurer had presented , it
might seem out of place to suggest that further support
should be given to the Institution , but a reference to the
printed reports of the last two years showed that there
were sometwelve or fifteen Lodges in the Province which
did not contribute a single penny to the Fund. Whether
this was due to want of interest in the society , or to want
of knowledge of the excellent work which it was doing,
it was a condition of things that ought not to exist any
longer, and he hoped steps would be at once taken to
induce the non -subscribing Lodges to give some practical
help in the future. Lodges ought not to wait until they
had a candidate_for election before they became sub
scribers to the Fund , and he hoped his appeal would
reach the ears ofthose to whom it was more particularly
addressed , and that next year the Committee would be
able to congratulate themselves on a large addition to
their income.
Bros. W. Allsford and S. J. Page joined Bro . Mutten
in his appeal to the non -subscribing Lodges to help the
Institution , and Bro . Page said he should like to see some
system adopted by which , when candidates were to be
elected , preference should be given to children whose
fathers , during their lifetime,weresupporters of the Fund .
It sometimes happened that children whose parents had
notcr been s subscribers were elected , while the children of
subs iber failed to secure election . This had a dis
couraging effect,and might work to the prejudice of the
Institution .
The Chairman said there was io no doubt the questions
at n
raised were worthy of consider , and he hoped that
the remarks made would result in some practical good .
With reference to what had fallen from Bro. Page, it was
a striking fact that of the six candidates before them that
day for election , no less than fo ur were the children of
ibers
Masons who were not subscr to the Fund . At the
same time they must be careful not to draw a hard and
fast line , and to say that on no account should they elect
Chronicle . 127
a child whose parent was not a subscriber to the Fund .
To do so would be to convert Freemasonry into a mere
benefit society rather than a charitable society. On the
other hand, those who had the best claim were those who
had been supporters of the Fund, whether as Lodges or
as individual subscribers . The subjects raised were well
deserving of the consideration of the Educational and
General Purposes Committee , and perhaps that Com
mittee would think the matter over, with a view to
taking any action they might deem desirable .
It was decided to refer the whole matter to theGeneral
Purposes Committee, in accordance with the Chairman's
suggestion .
The election of candidates on the Fund was then
proceeded with . There wer four vacancies to be filled ,
and six applications. Ofthis number a child nominated
by Lodge Benevolence , Princetown, brought forward 694
votes from the last election ; and a child from South
molton brought forward 70 votes . The other applications
were new . The candidate from Princetown now headed
the poll with a total of 843 votes ; the daughter of a late
Brother of Lodge 70 , Plymouth , who was drowned in
H.M.S. Victoria , came next with 793 votes ; the son of
a late Brother of Lodge 39 ( Exeter ), was third with 705 ;
and the daughter of a late brother of Lodge 1125 , Tiverton ,
secured the fourth place with 450 votes . The un
successful candidates were a child from Iifracombe, who
obtained 280 votes ; and the child from Southmolton ,
who secured only 11 votes in addition to the 70 brought
forward , making a total of 81. Altogether 2,400 votes
were recorded .
Before the meeting separated , a very hearty vote of
thanks was given to the Exeter Brethren for their
generous hospitality to the visiting brethren, and to the
Chairman for presiding.– Western Morning News.
THE East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educa
to do excellent work . From the eighteenth annual
report, just issued, we notice that the total ordinary
receipts amount to £ 2,335 14s 8d , against £ 1,544 188 2d
in the previous year, or an increase of £ 790 16s 6d. As
evidencing the greater interest taken in the Institution ,
it may be mentioned that 76 Lodges and 175 individuals
subscribed to the funds, as against 55 Lodges , and 110
individuals in the previous year. The payments for
education and relief amount to £ 542 178 ; twenty-six
children have benefitted by education grants, twenty
three Brethren and Widows have received grants made
by the Reliel Board , and seventy -five have been relieved
by the Alinoners' Committee . The balance in the Bank
and Secretary's hands at the end of the year 1893 was
£1,233 17s 2d , as against £ 737 1s 7d at the beginning of
the year. - Lancashire Evening Express .
0 0
THERE was a large assembly at the Grimsby Town
reception took place, in aid of the Anderson Bates
Benevolent Fund, a local Masonic charity . The whole
of the Town Hall had been placed by the Corporation at
the service of the Committee. The hall and corridors
were handsomely decorated , floral embellishments pre
dominating In addition to the leading members ofthe
Craft in Lincolnshire, the occasion was honoured by the
presence of several Grand Officers of England, the
assembly being a brilliant and fasbionable one, every
thing promising a successful result for the object at
issue .
The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, says the " Keystone,"
has this provision : " Electioneering in any way for office
in the Grand Lodge is positively prohibited, and any
member guilty of the offence shall be ineligible to office ,
;
and, if any Officer, shall forfeit the office held by him
and the same rule shall apply to subordinate Lodges.
Referring to this , the “ Mallett." in " Glasgow Evening
News.” says : I have noticed in perusing the Constitution
of the Grand Lodge of Ireland recently that it contains
a provision of a similar nature .
 128 The Freemason's
INFORMATION WANTED .
By BRO . JACOB NORTON .
Gentleman's
THE following was copied from the “ Gentleman's
TAMagazine," to which I respectfully call attention
of Masonic students .
NARRATIVE of the Persecution of Hippolyto Joseph da
Sacramento , on the River de la Plata ; imprisoned and tried in
Lisbon , by the Inquisition , for thepretended Crimeof Free-masonry .
To which are added, the Bye-laws of the Inquisition of Lisbon , both
antient and modern (never before published ), taken from the
Originals in one of the Royal Libraries in London. 2 vols . 8vo.
Sherwood and Co.
With much regret we learn from this Narrative that the
Inquisition still continues, with all its dreadful horrors, in
Portugal. The Author of this “ Narrative ” is duly qualified to
describe its dreadful horrors , having suffered ten years imprison
ment for the alleged crimeof FreeMasonry. Fortunately,however ,
he escaped and lived to tell the tale .
“ From my earliest infancy I had accustomed myself to consider
the existence of the Inquisition in Europe as a system formed by
ignorance and superstition , and therefore I had always viewed it
with horror; but little did I ever dream of becoming myself a
victim of its persecution . It is hardly credible that in the nine
teenth century a tribunal should exist, that, without any apparent
cause, or without any violation of the laws of the ccuntry, should
feel empowered to seize individuals, and try them for offences which
must be considered imaginary , if they are not to be found, which is
the case, in the criminal code of the country. ”
The volumes are inscribed :
" To the British Nation, at large, and more particularly to the
most antient and venerable Society of free and accepted Masons,
who have the honour at this time, and have had for these 20 years,
of possessing His Royal Highness the Prince Regent for their
Grand Master, this work is humbly and most respectfully dedicated,
as a token of his admiration for their Constitution , and as a pledge
of Gratitude for their universally acknowledged philanthropy,
which is not merely confined to Europe, but has extended its
influence to the most distant corners of the Globe, by
The Author.”
Mr. Hippolyto da Costa (of whom a good portrait is given ) is
Editor of the Correio Braziliense , a Portuguese Journal published
in London, on loyal but independent principles ; and seems fully
entitled to the protection and patronage of the Prince Regent of
Portugal, and of the British Nation . Some account of his Relations
was given in our last, p . 21.
The secrets of the Prison House are faithfully revealed ; and the
work abounds with useful information .
P. 143, Vol. 82 , part 1, Feb. 1812, Gent. Mag .
In the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE of 4th May 1889, the
reader will find an account of a Trial of a French Free
mason in Spain by the Inquisition , which I copied from
Lleaent's History of the Spanish Inquisition . The above
extract from the “ Gentleman's Magazine " furnishes a
clue to another Trial of a Freemason by the Inquisition .
Now if I had access to the two volumes by Bro . da Costa
referred to above , I would take great pleasure in copying
from the said volumes everything that I supposed would
interest the readers of the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE . That
is , I would give an account of Bro . da Costa's imprison
ment, trial, and final escape ; I would also copy the Bye
laws of the Inquisition , if I found them interesting.
Unfortunately , however , I cannot find Bro . da Costa's
books in Boston, and I, therefore , ask some English
Brother to do that unto me which I would have done
unto him , if I had the power to do. The two volumes of
Bro. da Costa can doubtless be found in some London
Library , and as he has dedicated his book to the Masonic
Fraternity , a copy of them may be found in Grand Lodge
Library in London . I hope therefore that some good
Brother will furnish the desired information above
indicated .
Boston , U.S., 22nd March 1894 .
" A HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY."
T Bow County Court, before Judge French , Erskine and Co.,
ATpublishers, of Birmingham , sued Henry William Boorer,
furniture dealer, Hubbard Street, Bow , for 5gs. for books supplied .
This was a case affecting a large number of Freemasons throughout
the country, against many of whom similar actions are now pend
ing. Defendant was called upon by plaintiff's traveller and induced
to sign an order for the delivery, in quarterly parts, of a book styled
" The History of Freemasonry," to be completed in three volumes,
at 35s each . When the parts began to arrive defendant found that
the book was an old one published ten years ago, and he refused to
go on with the contract.
Judge French (examining the order) : It says the book is to be
completed in three volumes. To mymind that implies that it is
to be a new work . In that case defendant would be justified in
refusing it. His Honour added that it was certainly a point which
was open to argument, and he would reserve his decision in that
case till the hearing of further similar cases which would be argued
by counsel next week.— “ Morning Post."
Chronicle . [ 21st APRIL 1894 .
THE ANTIQUITY OF FREEMASONRY.
OME of our Masonic Lecturers make very bold
SoStartements in regard to the early history of beba
Craft, but the following, from the “ Oban Times seems
to allow of little , if any, further extension into the far-off
realms of the past :
Mr. Wm . Campbell,Oban , recently delivered a most interesting
address to the members of the local Lodge of Freemasons (Com
mercial, No. 180) , in regard to the antiquity of Freemasonry. In the
course of the address he said : --
" From the time of Adam to Noah Scriptural history contains a
complete prophecy of Christ and his sacrifice , yet the people got so
corrupted that Noah is told to build an ark as a further warning to
the wickedness of the people ; and after it was built, but before
its internal fittings were commenced — as we learn from an old
tradition mentioned in Bryant's ' Analysis,'Maurice's ‘ Hindostan,'
papers on Asiatic Researches, and Faber's History of Pagan
İdolatry '— the first close-tyled lodge was held in Noah's Ark in the
year 1599 from Adam , and 57 years before the flood . The first
degree was wrought in the lower, the second in the middle , and the
third in the upper storey. Methuselah is mentioned as one of
those present, as well as several others who died , like Methuselah ,
before the flood . Then , a further proof of this is shown in the
solar allegory as handed down to us that Masonry was first
practised in a close -tyled Lodge when Taurus was in the vernal
equinox, Leo at the summer solstice, Scorpio at the autumnal
equinox ; and as the rate of precision is known to all astronomers,
they have calculated when the vernal equinox was in Taurus, and
find that it was in 1599 from Adam , and 57 years before the flood.
So that astronomy proves the tradition before alluded to as correct.
What, then, is Freemasonry ? Theanswer is — Where the wayfaring
stranger will find a home. But what says the old Hebrew and the
Greek languages regarding the word Mason ? In the old Hebrew
it means a religious sect - the professed devotees ofthe Deity . The
old Greek says that it signifies a peculiar family, or a particular
race of people, set apart for the worship of the true God . And in
the old French it has the same meaning as in the old Hebrew .
Here, then, three different languages show what its meaning was
in ancient times, and where can one find a better home than in
keeping near to God ? Masonry, then , is a religion , or a believing
faith in God. In 1783 Captain George Smith, Inspector of the
Royal Artillery Academy at Woolwich, and Prov. Grand Master
of Masonry for the county of Kent, published a treatise on the
• Use and Abuse of Freemasonry.' In his chapter on the antiquity
of Freemasonry, he makes it coevalwith the creation . The learned
Dr. Dodd, Grand Chaplain of Masonry, in his oration at the
dedication of the Freemasons' Hall, London , traces Masonry
through a variety of stages. Masons, he says, are well informed
that the building of Solomon's temple is an era whence they derive
many mysteries of their art. This event took place about a
thousand years before the Christian era , consequently more than
a century before Homer, the first of the Grecian poets. Remote,
however, as this period is, we date not thence the commencement
of the art; for thougb it might owe to the wise and glorious King
of Israel some of its many mystic forms and ceremonies, yet
certainly the art itself is coeval with man .”
INITIATION AMONG THE DRUSES AND FREEMASONRY.
(From the “ Asiatic Quarterly Review ." )
HAVE a slight knowledge of the Khojahs, from the time of
Khayyam were students at Naishapur, down to the present Head
of the sect .
The subject of Initiations has a great attraction to me, -- and
is one I believe that will be found of great importance in relation
to many branches of Archæological inquiry as well as in relation
to our modern Masonic system . This has long been my idea , and
I have wrought out one or two lines of ancient ideas on thematter,
but much remains yet to be done. Our modern Masons, I find,
have not realised the importance of this subject , -- and my friend
Mr. Gould , although he is about our highest authority on the
modern History of Masonry, takes little or no interest in it.
It is generally assumed that the rites of Masonry are ancient,
and are of Eastern origin , but how they came West, or how the
Masons acquired them , no one at present can tell. There are all
sorts of theories, -and among them is one that they were brought
to Europe by the Crusaders. This is of course a possible theory, -
for some things were brought to the West by these people . Still
we have no certainty of this so far as Masonry is concerned. The
Druses are said to have had initiation rites, -- and if so, such rites
were perhaps common among Esoteric Muhainmedans. The
Dervishes are said to have Masonic rites . Now any light on such
rites, if they existed, would be valuable in relation to the general
subject of initiatory rites , and also in relation to Masonic rites.
These remarks will show you what is wanted , and if you find
anything of this kind in the MS. of the " Kelam -i-pir " which you
have received , or in “ Esoteric Muhammedanism " I should like
to hear about it.
A paper of mine was lately read before the Royal Institute of
British Architects, “ On the Classical Influence in the Architecture
of the Indus Region and Afghanistan.” I have given up the Greek
origin , and think that some of the influence at least is Roman,
and that someof the forms came through Palmyra . My paper
is confined wholly to Architectural forms,not touching on the coins
or sculpture.
WILLIAM SIMPSON .
 21st APRIL 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle . 129

WOMEN WHO ARE FREEMASONS . carried on & pike through the streets of Paris, was themistress of
the Social Contract Lodge, and a short time before the overthrow
THEN it was announced a few weeks ago thatMary E. Lease , of royalty served for a time as Grand Mistress of the Order .
W the woman politician of Kansas, was a Freemason and in In 1805 the Empress Josephine was present at a meeting of a
mpossession of the ritual, signs and passwords of the Craft, the state duly constituted feminineMasonic Lodge at Strasburg, and again ,
ent was received with many expressions
of incredulity from men in 1819, we hear of the celebrated Marquise de Vallette presiding
in the Order and out of it. Some declared that if she knew the at the Institution of a new Masonic Lodge. In short, feminine
secrets of Masonry she had learned them by stealth or fraud, but Masons abounded in France up to the year 1863 ,when the decree
the commonest assertion was that the claim was absurd — that of Pope Pius IX ., denouncing Freemasonry as incompatible with
women were ineligible to the Order, and that the idea that Mrs. membership in the Church of Rome, caused the abandonment of
Lease or any other woman had penetrated its circles was prepos Freemasonry by women and the practical, if not official, dissolu .
terous. tion of their various Lodges throughout the country .
All talk of this sort is based upon a superficial and inadequate It was not until 1882 that any attempt was made to revive
knowledge of the extent to which women , especially in Europe, them . In January of that year Mme. Deraismes was solemnly
have been identified with Masonic affairs. That the secrets of the initiated by the masucline Lodge “ Les Libres Penseurs 1 (the
ancient Order have not always been exclusively monopolised by Free Thinkers) at Lepecq, near Paris. The Grand Orient of
men will be evident to anybody who cares to take even a casual France, however, declined to ratify the selection, and even went so
glance at the history of the Craft. far as to officially dissolve the Lodge that had been guilty of un
Mme. Maria Deraismes, whose death has taken place at Paris, authorised revival of a practice which had become obsolete .
was renowned not only as one of the most successful leaders in the In no wise discouraged by this lack of good will on the part of
struggle for the emancipation of her sex, but likewise forher revival the Grand OrientMme. Deraismes took advantage of her initiation
of female Lodges of the Masonic Craft. Several European and to found a Masonic Lodge of her own , and at the present moment
American newspapers described her as having been the first woman there are some sixty or seventy members belonging thereto, one of
ever deliberately admitted into the mysteries of the Order, while the Past Grand Mistresses being Mme. Clemence Royer, wife of the
others cited the well known instance of Lord Doneraile's daughter former Cabinet Minister and statesman of that name.
as being the only other instance of a lady having been initiated . All the ladieswho belong to this Lodge, which bears the nameof
This is altogether wrong. For in the past century there were a the Droit Humain , or Human Right, turned out in full force at the
large number of ladies of rank who were Freemasons, and at the funeral of its founder, and laid on her coffin a large wreath and
present moment female Masonic Lodges abound in Spain , the inscription. Of course the obsequies were of a purely Masonic and
principle feminine dignitary of the Craft being Princess Maria de lay character, the Church being unrepresented at the grave, for
Bourbon , daughter of the Infant Don Enerique, who was solemnly Mme. Deraismes, like all her sister Masons of the present day in
initiated by the El Taller Lodge of Salamanca . France, was a Freethinker and an enemy of the Catholic Church .
It was in 1730 that we first heard of feminine Lodges being She made a profession of these sentiments when she applied for
constituted in France, and although they may be said to have recognition of her Lodge to the Grand Orient. “ It is through
existed alongside of masculine Freemasonry rather than forming woman that Catholicism has made its way into our social system ,"
part and parcel of it, yet they were definitely recognised as belong she declared, “ and if it maintains its place there it is entirely
ing to the Craft by decree of the Grand Orient of France dated 10th through woman . You would therefore, O my Brethren , do well to
April 1774. Feminine Masonry in those days was restricted almost initiate as many women as possible into the Craft if you wish to
exclusively to ladies of royal and noble rank. Thuswe find the combat Catholicism on an equal ground .”
Duchess of Chartres as mistress of one Lodge and the Duchess of It has become a noteworthy fact that when in 1863 the great
Bourbon of another, both of these Princesses being addressed as ladies of France abondoned Masonry in deference to the injunction
" Honorable and Worshipful ” in the official communications of the Church of Rome, the women of Spain , who are quite as
despatched to them by the Grand Orient of France . religious, and perhaps even still more submissive to the Church ,
Marie Antoinette's friend, the lovely Princess de Lamballe, who should have gone on maintaining Lodges and practising the Craft .
massacred during the Reign of Terror, and whose head was - " New York Herald ."
was

NEXT WEEK . 1636 St. Cecilia , Brighton 2357 Barry, Cadoxton

1650 Rose of Raby, Staindrop 2385 Godson , Oldbury
Monday , 23rd April . 1675 Ancient Briton , Liverpool 2444 Noel, Kingston -on - Thamos
1678 Medway, Tonbridge 2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs
4 Royal Somerset House and Inverness, 1726 Gordon , Bognor
Freemasons-hall 1779 Ivanhoe, Sheffield Thursday , 26th April,
26 Castle of Harmony, Savoy Hotel 1834 Duke of Connaught, Landport 66 Grenadiers , Freemasons-hall
28 Old King's Arms, Freemasons-hall 1896 Audley, Newport, Salop 99 Shakespeare , Albion
1744 Royal Savoy, Criterion 1942 Minerva , Fenton
2396 Bishopsgate,Great Eastern Hotel 1563 City of Westminster, Café Royal
1958 Hundred of Bosmere, Portsea 1974 St. Mary Abbott , Kensington
43 St. Paul, Birmingham 2025 St.George, Plymouth 2319 Scots, Scottish Corporatien Hall
48 Industry, Gateshead 2328 Albert Victor, York 39 St. John the Baptist , Exeter
102 Unanimity, North Walsham 2339 Mistley, Manningtree 51 Angel, Colchester
270 Royal Faith and Friendship , Berkeley 2358 Mona, Castletown 78 Imperial George, Middleton
302 Hope, Bradford 2405 Ionic , St. Helens
307 Prince Frederick, Hebden Bridge 111 Restoration, Darlington
388 Prudence, Halesworth 129 Union , Kendal
Wednesday , 25th April.
1272 Tregenna, St. Ives 132 Unity, Ringwood
201 Jordan, Freemasons-hall 202 Friendship, Devonport
1325 Stanley, Liverpool 212 Euphrates, Holborn Restaurant 214 Hope and Unity, Brentwood
1447 St. Matthew , Barton -upon -Humber 32 St. George of Harmony, Liverpool 215 Commerce , Haslingden
1477 Sir Watkin , Mold
76 Economy, Winchester 324 Moira , Stalybridge
1486 Duncombe, Kingsbridge 82 Foundation , Cheltenham 346 United Brethren , Blackburn
1564 St. John, Woking 348 St. John , Bolton
1741 Montgomerie, Diss 117 Salopian of Charity , Shrewsbury
163 Integrity , Manchester 1313 Fermor , Southport
1748 Castlemartin , Pembroke
1752 Ogmore, Bridgend 220 Harmony, Garston 1322 Waverley, Ashton-under-Lyne
257 Phænix , Portsmouth 1345 Victoria , Eccles
1861 Claremont, Croydon 290 Huddersfield , Huddersfield 1392 Egerton , Bury
1895 Thames, Henley 1404 St. Vincent, Bristol
Blackwater, Måldon 304 Philanthropic , Leeds
1977 1219 Strangeways, Manchester 1418 Fraternity , Stockton -on -Tees
1991 Agricola , York
1283 Ryburn , Sowerby Bridge 1437 Liberty of Havering, Romford
2068 Portsmouth Temperance, Landport 1501 Wycombe, High Wycombe
2257 Powell, Bristol 1343 St. John , Grays
1403 West Lancashire, Ormskirk 1505 Emulation , Liverpool
2363 Minnehaha Minstrel, Manchester 1529 Duke of Cornwall, St. Columb 1514 Thornhill, Huddersfield
2373 Hardwick , Chesterfield 1633 Avon , Manchester 1519 Albert Edward, Clayton -le-Moors
Tuesday , 24th April. 1663 Hartismere, Eye 1578 Merlin , Pontypridd
92 Moira , Albion 1714 Albert Edward, York Town, Surrey 1626 Hotspur, Newcastle-on - Tyne
1723 St. George, Bolton 1705 Prince of Wales, Gosport
141 Faith , Anderton's 1817 St. Andrew , Shoeburyness
145 Prudent Brethren , Freemasons-hall 1733 Sunbury, Sunbury
1734 Trinity, Rayleigh 1884 Chine, Shanklin
186 Industry, Freemasons-hall 1756 Kirkdale , Liverpool 1957 Grove, Hazel Grove
205 Israel, Cannon Street Hotel 1971 Army and Navy, Aldershot
259 Prince of Wales, Hotel Metropole 1760 Leopold , Scarborough 2215 Anfield , Anfield
1775 Leopold , Church , Nr. Accrington
1348 Ebury, Criterion 2263 St. Leonard, Sheffield
1809 Fidelis, Guernsey
253 Tyrian, Derby 1868 Unity, Oldham 2269 Peace, Wigan
293 King's Friends, Nantwich 1920 Eurydice , Surbiton 2335 Cycling and Athletic, Liverpool
299 Emulation, Dartford 1953 Prudence and Industry, Chard 2375 Hilbre , Hoylake
310 Union, Carlisle 2387 Manchester Dramatic , Manchester
1967 Beaconcourt, New Brompton 2418 Hedworth , S. Shields
357 A pollo University , Oxford 1989 Stirling, Cleator Moor
378 Loyal Welsh , Pembroke Dock 2019 Crook , Crook 2462 Clarence,West Hartlepool
386 Unity, Wareham 2064 Smith Child , Tunstall 2463 Bootle Wilbraham , West Derby
1358 Torbay, Paignton 2474 Hatherton , Walsall
1890 Whitwell, Millom 2149 Gordon , Hanley
1479 Halsey, St. Albans 2186 Striguil, Chepstow Friday , 27th April.
2216 Egerton , Swinton
1566 Ellington , Maidenhead
ic rpool 2259 St. Nicholas, Thorne 1303 Pelham , Lewes
1609 Liverpool Dramat , Live 2320 St. Martin, Castleton 1385 Gladsmuir, Barnet
 130 The Freemason's
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
METROPOLITAN .
— :0 :
ROYAL ATHELSTAN LODGE, No. 19 .
T Presented to
A "John Henry. Whadcoat W.M. presiding, there was a.large
attendance of members and visitors.
Mr. Thomas Edward Williamswas initiated into Freemasonry,
and the death of Bro . Betts of Sierra Leone was recorded with
regret. The business being ended , the members and visitors ad
journed to banquet.
The usual toasts were honoured , and most excellent music was
provided .
0 0 0 jewel he had received from his more intimate friends among the
UNITED STRENGTH LODGE, No. 228 .
THIS Lodge held a Ladies' night on the 10th, at the Guildhall
T Tavern , under the presidency of Bro. G. R. Lambert W.M.
The company, says the “ City Press," numbered about seventy, and
after an excellent banquet enjoyed the musical entei tainment
provided, which, in turn , was followed by a dance.
0 0 0 of their Lodge -- they would find it far better to personally qualify
DALHOUSIE LODGE , No. 860.
THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at
T .
W. G. Poole, the Worshipful Master of the past year, who was well
supported by Officers and others members of the Lodge, together
with a considerable number of visitors.
The Lodge being regularly opened , the minutes of the last
ordinary and also of an emergency meeting were confirmed ; the sum
of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ,
to be placed on the list of Bro . Thomas Glass, the new Master, who
will act as Steward at the next anniversary of that Institution ; the
Auditors' Report was submitted and adopted ; two gentlemen were
proposed for initiation , Mr. Herbert Humphreys and Mr. Charles
Hillam , and they being regularly elected were afterwards initiated
by the Master.
The next business was the Installation of Bro. Thomas Glass as
Master for the ensuing year, and this duty was performed by the
outgoing Master in a most exemplary manner.
The Officers were then appointed as follow : Bros. J. B.
D'Ardenne S.W. , G. Stockwin J.W., R. Burleton P.M. Treas. ,
J. R. Baron Sec . , C. H. Berry S.D. , Walter Robinson J.D. , T. S.
Dickie I.G., M.Christian P.M. D.C., W. H. Purkiss A.D.C., T. B.
Dodson P.M. and P. P. Smith Stewards, H. Delma Organist,
J. Marsh Tyler.
The Installing Master next completed his duties with the
customary addresses, and was warmly applauded on this termina
tion of his year's work. Routine matters having been disposed of,
the Lodge was closed and the company adjourned to the banquet,
which was well served by Bro. Clemow and his assistants .
At the conclusion of the banquet the new Master submitted the
customary toasts. In proposing that of the Grand Officers he
spoke of Lord Lathom's proposed presidency of the next Festival
on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, which charity
he deemed particularly fortunate in enli - ting the support of one so
high in Masonry. The Deputy Grand Master of England was also
a zealous worker in this direction , his presidency at the Jubilee
celebration of the Benevolent Institution having produced the
largest total ever known at a Charity Festival. They had the
pleasure of entertaining two Grand Officers that evening - Bro.
Hogard and Bro . Capt. T. C. Walls, the former of whom responded
to the toast.
The Immediate Past Master submitted the toast of the
Worshipful Master. The Lodge had a very excellent Mason at
its head for the coming year, one who might truly be described as
a most desirable acquisition in the chair of a Lodge. He had
already won honours for himself in Masonry during his occupancy
of minor offices : would doubtless acquit himself satisfactory in his
new position ; and would, it was hoped, be among them afterwards
for many years as a Past Master. "He considered the prospects of
the Lodge under its new ruler were particularly bright-- they had
that day initiated two of the new Master's friends, and four others
were ready for proposition at the next meeting, with many more
to follow on. This, and the well-known energy of the Master led
them to expect a successful year.
The Master replied. He did s with gratitude, humility and
pride -- gratitude because he was now able to preside in the Lodge
whereas four weeks ago he was prostrated on a bed of sickness ;
humility, because he knew of his shortcoming -- through ill health
and from other causes he was unable to do all he wished and knew
was desirable ; and pride, pardonable pride he thought, that he had
been placed in his present post by the unanimous vote of the
members of the Lodge. It would be his desire to maintain the
decorumof the Lodge and advance its dignity, and in these efforts
he hoped to be generally supported. He found himself in an
excellent position as regarded the Lodge finances; thanks to the
efforts of his immediate predecessors he was in a better position
than any Master of the past ten years. He trusted he might so
manage the affairs of the Lodge as to be enabled to hand it over
to his successor with even greater evidences of success. He did not
intend to introduce any innovations during his year of office, but
hoped to arrange for the usual Dalhousie summer outing and
soiree, of which the members would hear more later in the
year.
Chronicle . [ 21st APRIL 1894.
The Master proposed the toast of the Initiates, who he was
pleased to welcome as Brethren of the Lodge, and the two new
members responded.
Then followed the toast of the Immediate Past Master, wbo
was warmly complimented by the W.M. on his work of the year,
and was presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel as
present from the Lodge, together with a second jewel from some
of his more intimate friends in the Lodge who desired to mark
their appreciation of his work. The latter jewel bore the following
inscription :
Bro. W. J. POOLE ,
P.M. Dalhousie Lodge, No. 860,
by a few intimate friends, Brethren of the Lodge,
on his retiring from Office,
12th April 1894.
Bro. Poole tendered his sincere thanks for the very kind way in
which the toast had been received, also for the jewel that had been
presented him from the Lodge, but above all for the supplementary
members. Everything tended to prove that his efforts had been
appreciated. He hadstriven to study the happiness and comfort
of the Brethren during the past year, and hoped they had really
enjoyed themselves. He had to thank all the members for their
support, but particularly the Past Masters of the Lodge for the
kindly assistance they had given during the year. Speaking for
the first time as a Past Master, and with the interests of the Lodge
at heart, he asked the Brethren to cease relying on the Past Masters
for any position they might be called upon to occupy.
The Worshipful Master now desired to make a departure from
the programme of the day, the object being to draw attention to
the recent completion, by Bro. Dodson , of twenty-one years
membership of the Lodge. As father of the Dalhousie Lodge
Bro. Dodson was widely known and appreciated, but to the
membersof the Lodge something more than expressionsof approval
seemed desirable in association with their esteemed Brother's
majority. It was not many Brethren who could boast of twenty
one year's membership of their Mother Lodge, far fewer who could
refer to such a record as Bro. Dodson's . He had only missed two
of the meetings during the whole of his membership, and had seen
every new member initiated in the Lodge since his own reception.
But his merits did nct cease there. The fatherless, the widow and
the distressed who appealed to the Lodge had in him a most
zealous champion , and a sure means of assistance if they were
worthy of it, for it was his rule to second any expressions of
sympathy by making an immediate collection on behalf of those
they sympathised with . Recognising all this the Brethren had
desired to offer some tangible mark of their appreciation of Bro.
Dodson on the completionof his twenty-firstyear of membership,
and as a result he had the pleasure of handing a gold watch to
Bro. Dodson , the inscription on which fully explained the purpose
for which it was intended . The inscription was as follows :
Presented to
THOMAS BLOSSOM DODSON ,
P.M. of the Dalhousie Lodge, No. 860,
by the Brethren of the Lodge upon his completing
Twenty -one Years
as a member thereof, and as a mark of
their great esteem and regard ,
8th March 1894 .
Bro. Wade, at the request of the Master, supplemented his
remarks, but felt there was little to say after what had been uttered
from the chair, and in face of the popularity of the Brother who
was the recipient of their testimonial that night. Bro . Dodson's
many years of service in the Lodge, as spoken of by the Master,
was not all . If the Lodge had a Ball or a Summer Outing he it
was who took the lead, and virtually secured the enjoyment of the
whole of the company; but he perhaps appeared to the greatest
advantage as the champion of the aged and the distressed, on whose
behalf he was a zealous pleader.
Bro . Dodson tendered bis thanks. It was true he had been
absent but twice from the meetings of the Lodge during his
twenty-one years membership, and he hoped to be able to do as
well in the future . He had striven hard in the Lodge in his
earlier days, working through the different Offices, and was
rewarded by being placed in the chair after seven years member.
ship. He had installed many of the Masters of the Lodge , and
was even yet not too old to do so again , if occasion required.
Neither did he consider himself too old to take any of the minor
offices of the Lodge whenever he might be called upon. He heartily
thanked them for the handsome watch they had been pleased to
give him , and hoped it might be his good fortune to wear it for
many years as a memento of his association with the Lodge.
The toast of the Charities was acknowledged by Bro . McLeod
in a forcible speech , and then that of the Visitors was proposed from
the chair, and acknowledged by several of the guests. Other toasts
having been honoured, the proceedings were concluded in the
customary manner .
Bro. Thomas Glass , the new Master, was initiated in the
Dalhousie Lodge, on 12th March 1885 ; was raised in the Prince
of Wales Lodge , No. 1003, Jersey, on 3rd June 1885 , and exalted
in the Dalhousie Chapter, 10th June 1886. He was honoured in
being appointed to Provincial Office by Col. C. E. Malet de
Carteret the Provincial Grand Master of Jersey, and was duly
invested in the Provincial Grand Lodge held in that Island on 22nd
October 1891. Bro. Glass is a Vice - President of all the Masonic
Charities, and is particularly popular amongst the Masons of the
North of London, he having on three occasions acted as Honorary
Treasurer, under the Presidency of Bro. Herbert Sprake W.M.
Highbury Lodge , No. 2192, for the annual North London Masonic
Benevolent Ball ; when as the result of the efforts of the Committee
nearly £ 300 has been subscribed to the three Institutions.
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21st APRIL em
The Fre
HIGHBURY LODGE, No. 2192 .
vervmany distinguished Brethren,says the“ Weekly News,”
Bro. Herbert Sprake was , on the 30th ult., installed at the Railway
Hotel , Highbury Station , N. The event was one that had evoked
keen pieasures of anticipation , due to the recognised geniality of
the weiv Master, his well-known desire for perfection of ritual, and
also for the perfection of installation that would come from so
distinguished an Immediate Past Master as Bro . James Terry
P.G.S.B., Secretary of the R.N.B. Institution . However high
expectations might have been formed , they were fully justified in
the results , as all the important and interesting ceremonies
included in the installation were faultlessly carried through.
The minutes of the previous meeting being confirmed, thereport
of the Audit Committee was received and adopted. Bro. II. J.
Clarke ( 1929) was , upon the proposition of Bro. C. F. Hogard P.M.
and Sec , and Bro. T. Hastings Miller P.G.S.B. P.M., elected a
Joining Member. Bro. Noble was impressively conducted through
the third degree by the W.M. with full ceremonies, and next in
order came the Installation of Bro . Herbert Sprake .
After the appointment of Officers, and the addresses, the W.M. ,
in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . James Terry with a Past
Master's jewel , remarking that be felt sure that the recipient would
prize it as a token of their kind remembrances that would always
continue .
Bro. Terry assured the Brethren that the jewel just received at
the hands of their Worshipful Master, though one of many received
during his thirty-four years' Masonic career, would be regarded by
him with quite as much favour as any he had formerly received.
He did not want it as a binding link , their fraternal friendship
provided that, but this he would assure them that whenever
opportunity occurred he would gladly be with them .
The other Masonic business having been completed, the Lodge
was closed .
The new Master presided at the banquet, and at its conclusion
gave the usual Loyal toasts . Bro. C. F. Hogard responded for the
Grand Officers .
Bro. Terry proposed the health of the Master, who , in response
said he was very glad to receive from Bro . Terry the welcome
words he gave ; he would not pretend to say that he was indifferent
to them , and though perhaps some were too kind , he would try to
deserve what had been said . He was not overburdened with
diffidence, and had an ambition that he would rather follow such
a perfect Master as Bro . Terry , than one less familiar with the
ritual, and consequently they would excuse him for feeling proud.
All that he desired to do he would try to do , and make his term of
office one fully acceptable to them .
The Master then gave the Masonic Charities, appealing for them
as strongly as possible. They had only to look at their Institution
at Croydon , the one at Wood Green , and the other one at Battersea ;
each of these appealed to the sympathies of all to help when the
call came, so as to support those who claimed from them the help
that all so much prized .
Bro. Terry acknowledged the heartiness of the response , and
trusted that the responses would always be as hearty when, as
their Master had said , the call came. The Institutions had each
in the past done good and noble work , and it depended upon
Masonic strength and unity to maintain this usefulness. All the
Masonic world had reason to be proud of their Institutions. With
some other practical remarks, Bro. Terry concluded his address
amid much applause.
The Installing Master and other Past Officers was given and
responded to, and for the j 'int toasts, the Treasurer and Secre
tary and other Officers of the Lodge , Bros. Hogard and Cope
replied.
The Visitors' list was a very full one, but the Master was quite
equal to the occasion , and taking up the book, gave the names , with
friendly appreciative comments upon each one . To this toast
replies were in turn given by Bros. J. Storey, C. Dearing, Dr.
Colmer, J. M. Chute, T. J. Cusworth, Hon . D. Naoroji, M.P. ,
G. S. Elliott, L.C C., and the Hon . M. Mainwaring, each of whom
gave very interesting addresses .
The musical arrangements, which were in the capable charge of
Bro. Alfred Moore, were of very high order, indeed the festival was
a great success throughout.
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PROVINCIAL .
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PROBITY LODGE , No. 61 .
THE monthly meeting of this , the oldest Lodge in the Province
TH of West Yorkshire , was held on Monday, 16th inst. Brother
Emmot occupied the chair, and was supported by the following
Brethren :-Riley Patchett I.P.M., J. W. Balme P.M. P.P.G.D.,
J. Scratcherd , J.P. , P.M. P.P.G.D., J. Cash P.M. P.P.G.D., W.
Gaukroger P.P.G.D. , W. Buckley P.M. as S.W., Dobson J.W.,
Smith Secretary , R. Kerr S.D. , J. Davies J.D. , Chas. Duff I.G. , Rev.
Endercott , M.A., Chaplain , R. Singleton , Crossley, White , J. H.
Murgatroyd, C. Murgatroyd, Dobson and Claude Eugene Estabrook,
M.A., M.D., D.M.D. (Harvard ); Visitors : - Bros. J. T. Last W.M.
Acacia Lodge, Bradford, and Dr. Chas F. Forshaw, LL.D. , 295 and
2417 (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ),
The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees by the
W.M. , and the test questions put to Bro. Dr. Estabrook, and these
having been answered to the satisfaction of the Brethren he retired
for preparation .
Bro. Scratcherd then took the chair and in a most able manner
raised the candidate to the sublime degree of a Master Mason ,
explaining the tracing board in an efficient way.
After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed in due form and
the Brethren retired from Labour to Refreshment.
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LODGE OF FREEDOM , No. 77 .
THE year of office of the present Worshipful Master, Bro. George
ancient Lodge . Soon after his installation the Member of Parlia
ment for the Borough , Bro . Dampeir Palmer, was inititiated , and
last Monday a large number of Brethren assembled at the New
Falcon Hotel, Gravesend, to witness the introduction of Mr. E.
Casper Paine, the Mayor for the present year, into the mysteries
and privileg s of Freemasonry. Bro. Rackstraw presided, and was
supported by his Officers and the following : -- J. M.Longley P.M.
299 P.J.G.W.Kent, E. Coste P.M. 1314 P.P.G.R. Kent, W. Russell
Prov. G.T. Kent, Geo. R. Coblam G.S. of W. Essex, W. J. Light
P.M. 299 P.P.G.S. of W., J. C. Biggs P.P.G.D.C. , D. Bartlett P.M.
1343, J. P.White P.M. 2277 , Geo . Newman P.M. 47 , C. Thomas P.M.
151 , C. Lane 2404, Fred Mitchell 483 , Chas. C. Stephen 174 , J.
Montgomery I.P.M. 2444 , Thos. Pallister 2421 ,Orlton Cooper P.M.
211 , Thos. Deane P.M. , F. Hitchens P.M., R. J. Beamish P.M., A.
Carter P.M., Joseph Solomon P.M., F. Feece P.M.
The Lodge having been regularly opened and theminutes of the
last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro. William F.
Goreham , who was accepted as a Joining Member. Bro . Robert
Matthews, initiated at the last meeting, was passed to the second
degree. In addition to the Mayor, there were two other candidates
viz., Mr. Samuel Robert Macartney, a son-in-law of his Worship,
and Mr. Evan Davies. It is many years since three candidates
(humorously referred to as “ triplets ") have been initiated in this
Lodge at the same time, so this is another notable fact during Bro .
Rackstraw's year of office. Both ceremonies were admirably
rendered by the W.M. though it is to be regretted that time did
not permit of the Ancient Charge being given . In our opinion the
Charge should never be omitted, especially as it it referred to in
the succeeding ceremony .
This Lodge has long been known for its benevolence, but it is
somewhat exceptional for a private Lodge to vote so large a sum as
£50 to enable a member to tide over financial difficulties. The
sum of three guineas was also voted to the testimonal now being
raised for Bro. Alfred Spencer Grand Secretary Kent. Another
candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting, and the
business of the evening being ended the Lodge was duly closed .
The Brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , where dinner
was served in the usual manner by Bro. John Simpson .
The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; Bros,
J. M. Longley, William Russell and E. Coste responding for the
Prov. Grand Officers.
In responding for “ The Initiates,” Bro. E. C. Paine said that
he was very proud to have been introduced into the mysteries of
Freemasonry, but he thought from what he had heard that evening
he must have been a Mason for many years without knowing it.
It would always be his duty and pleasure to assist the distressed,
and he might mention that his father and grandfather were Masons.
He was also thankſul for the compliment paid him as Mayor, and
he would always do his best for the good old town which had done
so much for him . He trusted he would be proved a good Mason
and a good Mayor, and considered that whoever did his best was en
titled to the respect of the citizens. Cheers greeted this modest
speech , which , owing to the lateness of the hour, was necessarily
brief ; and Bro . Rackstraw having thanked the Visitors for their
attendance, and the Officers for their assistance the meeting ad .
journed.
During the evening a telegram was received from Bro. Dampier
Palmer, the Borough member, regretting that his parliamentary
duties prevented him being present , but cordially congratulating
Bro . Paine upon his admission into the Craft.
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LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No. 163.
T Elanchester,on Wednesday,the2sih ule , the following being
present :—Bros. J. M. H. Blamey W.M., T. H. Scholfield I.P.M.,
J. Wildgoose P.M. P.P.J.G.D. , H. H.Warburton P.M. P.P.S.G.D.,
John Studd P.M. P.P.G.D.C., John E. Williams P.M., R. Alfred
Hepworth S.W. , S. Gaskell J.W., J. M. Sinclair P.M. P.P.J.G.D.
Treas ., J. Clemmey Sec ., H. A. Owles S.D., Fred Walmsley J.D. , J.
Allen I.G. , J. G. Mead, J. Grime, A. B.Scholfield, J. B. Hossell, R.
Race , Wm . Pearson , T. B. Bolton, F. Nield , H. R. Yates , C. Cook.
Slee , R. L. McMillan , Arthur Nield , James Mitchell, J. H. Studd ,
Edwd . Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE).
Visitors :-Bros. Wm. Mosley S.W. 1773, J. W. Shaw P.M. 1077,
A. Moore 993, A. Dawson 2231 , Geo. Gilpin 724.
The minutes of the last regular meeting having been confirmed ,
a ballot was taken for Mr. Philip A. Diehl, Wine Merchant,
Mayence -on -Rhine, and this being successful he was afterwards
initiated by Bro. Blamey W.M., who was assisted by Bros.
Scholfield I.P.M., and Gaskell J.W. , the former presenting and
explaining the working tools , and the latter rendering the ancient
charge .
Following this were the ceremonies of passing to the degree of
F.C. of Bros. Robert Race and Thomas Boardman Bolton , the first
being performed by the W.M. , and the second by Bro. Warburton .
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were submitted, the intervals being relieved by songs, &c . ,
from various Brethren .
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WILBERFORCE LODGE , No. 2134.
T the Masonic Hall , St. Luke's Street, Hull , the ninth W.M.
AT was added to the roll on the 10th inst. The ceremony was
performed by Bros. T. Heaton Haller I.P.M. and T. B. Redfern
P.M. P.G.S. Sec . , who duly installed Bro. J. T. Belt .
The Wilberforce Lodge no longer holds the unique position it
has held since 1886 (when it was consecrated ) as the “ infant "
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Lodge of the town, as during the past year the “ Humber Installed
Masters' Lodge " has been added to the roll of the Grand Lodge.
At the installation banquet, says the “ Eastern Morning News,"
after the usual Loyal and Masonic roasts had been honoured , Bro .
M. C. Peck proposed the toast of the evening, the newly- installed
W.M. and Officers.
The W.M. in responding said that he wasmuch touched with
the reception he had just witnessed. The good resolutions the
previous speaker had referred to, he was determined to carry out,
and to uphold the dignity and prestige of the Wilberforce , both
within and without the Lodge. He had every confidence in his
Officers, and the ready support he should receive from them , with .
out which no Master could possibly hope for success. He
considered it a great honour to be elected to the chair of K.S., and
there should be nothing wanting on his part to carry out the duties
assiduously and to the best of his ability .
During the evening Bro . A. Spring (the Past Junior Warden ),
in a neat speech, eulogised the efficient services of the Immediate
Past Master, and on behalf of the Brethren presented a handsome
Past Master's jewel to Bro. T. Heaton Haller, who very feelingly
acknowledged the unexpected gift.
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CENTURION LODGE, No. 2322 .
THE regular meeting was held on Monday, the 2nd inst., at the
There were present:-Bros . Major John Heap I.P.M., Capt. Fred
Pratt S.W., Surg.-Capt. A. H. Smith J.W., Rev. Jolin Challenor
Chap., Col. J. Howarth Clark , J.P., P.P.G.S.D. Treas., Capt. Geo.
Kershaw Secy., Capt. T. W. Ashworth S.D., Major W. W. Hopkins
D.C., Surg . J. J. Kent Fairclough , M.D., I.G., Col. John Eaton
P.P.G.Supt. of Wks. Prov. Grand Treasurer (E.L.), Capt. Jas. An
drews, Surg.-Maj. W. 0. Wolseley, Capt. Quartermaster A. B.
Wilkinson P.M., Major J. Peacock, Col. Hy. J. Robinson Prov. Gr.
Reg . (E.L.) D.C., Ed . Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ). Visitor :-Bro . W. Tunnicliffe, Marquis of Lorne,
1354 .
The minutes of the regular meeting held 5th February having
been read and confirmed, the Lodge was advanced , and duly closed
in peace and harmony at an early hour.
The usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were submitted and responded to , a very pleasant evening
being spent.
O 0 0 at Colchester on Monday, 25th June. Among those presentwere
DUKE OF YORK LODGE, No. 2449 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine Hotel, Manches
THE ter , on Thursday, the 12th inst., Bro. William Boden P.M.
Wor. Master. There were also present :-Bros. Wm . T. Schofield
P.M.219 P.P.G.D.I.P.M., Fred Warburton S.W., Thos. T.Hardicker
J.W., Jas. Andrew P.M. Prov. S.G.D. Treas., Clement Jno . Hall
Secy., Robt. Meggitt S.D., John Kinsey J.D., Geo. A. Bowden I.G.,
S. Mamelok P.M., T. H. Stott S.S., Oates Rushton D.C., Arthur
Scarlett Org., B. Hopkinson P.M., Edward Roberts P.M.Asst. Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), J. H. Maybury, H. B. Rudolph, J.
B.Marshall, T.H.Wooler, H. Eastwood,J. T. Whittle. Visitors :
Bros. C. Stanley Dodd 1180 (Warwickshire), Albert Wolstenholme
P.M. 266 P.P.G.D.
After the confirmation of minutes, Bros. Henry B. Rudolph and
Harry Eastwood were passed by Bro . Boden W.M. The working
tools were presented and explained by Bro . Warburton S.W. in a
very careful and painstaking manner ; indeed the ceremonies
throughout were so ably performed as to receive, at the festive
board , the highest commendations from candidates and visitors
alike .
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COLNE LODGE , No. 2477 .
THE first session of this recently established Lodge, held at
T : Wyvenhoe, near Colchester, was concluded on Tuesday, the
10th inst., when upwards of fifty members were present at the
regular meeting. Bro. Claude E. Egerton -Green W.M.occupied the
chair, and during the proceedings presented to the Lodge, on behalf
ofhis wife, a very handsome Lodge Banner, beautifully worked on a
light blue groundwork of silk , the subjects being a yacht in full sail,
a Raven (representing the “ Port Reeve " of Colchester ), and the
'arms quartered of the Egerton and Green families. Underneath in
& scroll is the legend :
Presented by Helen ,
wife of Claude E. Egerton -Green , first Master.
The presentation was received with loud and long continued
applause, and a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Egerton -Green was,
on the motion of Bro . Harold Francis D.C., seconded by Bro .
Gustavus Pratt S.W., carried by acclamation and ordered to be
entered on the minutes. Bro . Pratt was unanimously elected Wor
shipful Master for the ensuing year, Bro . Col. Tyssen Holroyd was
re - elected Treasurer, and Bro. Arthur Wright Tyler. The business
of the evening included six raisings. Although the Lodge has been
consecrated but six months it numbers seventy members.
0 0 0 herself in some quadrilles. As round and round the dancers went
ROYAL ARCH .
RECTITUDE CHAPTER , No. 581.
THE duties of this Chapter were performed on Thursday , the
THE 5th inst., for the first time in its new quarters at the Clarence
Hotel, Manchester. There were present:-- Companions William
Chronicle . ( 21st APRIL 1894.
Kay P.Z. M.E.Z., John Greenup P.Z. H., J. Hayes J., Robt. Rud
man E., N. Goodman N., T. C. Lilley Treas., W. J. Melling P.Z.,
Joseph T. Richardson P.Z. P.P.G. Asst . Soj., Julius Arensberg P.Z.
P.P.G.S., G. H. Barnes, William Rostron , and others, Visitors :
Comps. Buckley Carr P.Z. 933 P.G.D.C., Martin Middl to 361
P.G.O. (Cheshire), J. R. Sowter P.Z. P.P.G. 1st A. Soj., Oscar Katz
1496 .
The minutes of the last re ular meeting having been confirmed,
Comps. John Matthews Frost and John Corbett Brown were
successfully balloted for as re -joining members. The names ofBro.
John Charles Wilson P.M., Lodge 336, and Henry Brotherton
Brown , Lodge 581, were afterwards submitted to the ballot, and
being successful, they were prepared and duly exalted by Comp.
Kay M.E.Z., Comp. Lilley acting as 1st Soj. The work was per
formed in an efficientmanner, and reflected great credit upon those
who took part in it.
A substantial dinner followed, which was served in the refectory
under the personal supervision of Bro. Carl Braun, the host . At
the festive board which followed , Loyal and Royal Arch to astswere
proposed and responded to .
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THE annual convocation was held at the Masonic Hall , Paign
were installed . Comp. A. T. Blamey P.Z. 328 Torquay P.P.G.
Soj. performed the ceremony in his usual able and impressive
manner. Comp. R. L. Mugford was installed as Z., C. Emmett as
H., and R. Light as J.
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CONSTANTINE LODGE, No. 145 .
NHE installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 12th inst.,
THE when Bro. John J. Č . Turner S.W. was installed by his
predecessor in office, Bro . H. J. Skingley P.P.G.I. of Works. The
Officers for the year were invested.
A special vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Master;
and it was announced that Lord Henniker the Provincial Grand
Master had signified his intention to hold his annual Grand Lodge
his Worship the Mayor of Ipswich (Bro. S. R. Anness) and Bro .
Colonel Bircbam , late of 60th Rifles, formerly stationed at Col.
chester.
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WILLIAM DE IRWIN LODGE, No. 162.
THE annual installation of Master was performed by Bro. R.C.
Crewkerne, was placed in the chair .
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BENEVOLENT LODGE, No. 316 .
THE annualmeeting was held at the Masonic Hall, Teignmouth,
Bro . J. U. Valentine was installed by Bro . Herbert Martin
P.P.G.R.
COVENT GARDEN FANCY DRESS BALL .
THE sixth and last of the series of Fancy Dress Balls organised
brought those pleasant reunions to a successful and prosperous
termination . The thanks of all amusement seekers are certainly
due to the genial manager for recuscitating these very agreeable
meetings , which although common enough on the continent had
dropped out for some years in the metropolis, previous to Sir
Augustus taking them in hand. From a commercial point of view
also these gatherings are to be commended since they afford employ
ment to thousands of people , and roney is kept in circulation.
Individual talent is brought out in designing pretty and eccentric
costumes for the valuable prizes offered , and this talent was highly
distinguishable on Wednesday. The first prize for ladies was
taken by an exceedingly graceful dress as " Buttercups," and a
handsome “ Mephistopheles " in a brilliant green donned by a well
known Brother succeeded in carrying off the first prize for gentle
men's dress . An extraordinary arrangement entitled “ Shavings, or
a Carpenter's Shop," the face of the wearer being made up like a
block of wood, also secured a reward. A popularmusic ball artiste
was awarded a second prize for a glittering - Iceberg,” which had a
pretty effect by its snowy whiteness among the crowd of colours.
Among the more noticeable of the eccentric costumes were a
Cockatoo, & Pair of Gloves, a Bull Dog, a French Match Box , a
Japanese Fan ; while a Milk Maid , Fiji Officers , and a lady half
Bride and half Widow also deserve mention. A Lady Teazle in a
gorgeous dress of yellow satin and powdered wig commanded much
attention , and Madlle . Nini Patte en l'Air greatly distinguished
to the enlivening strains of Mr. J. M.Glover's splendid orchestra ,
the lime light was shed over them from the roof, and presented a
beautiful spectacle. Sir Augustus Harris was unavoidably absent
in Paris attending the production of Signor Verdi's opera “ Falstaff,"
which will doubtless soon be seen in London , but he was admirably
represented by Mr. Collins, whose courtesy and tact tended greatly
to promote the comfort of the visitors. So another season comes
to an end, but it may fairly be predicted that next year's fancy
dress balls will be eagerly anticipated , and possibly more fully
attended .
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and proclaimed as such by Sir Albert Woods Grand

SPITEFUL BLACKBALLING . Director of Ceremonies . The Earl of Lathom then
JHE Deputy Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire announced , amidst much applause, that the Grand
THEdevoted a portion of the annual address Master had been pleased to confer on Prince Frederick
Leopold of Prussia the rank and dignity of Past Grand
delivered at his Grand Lodge meeting last week to the Master. The Earl of Lathom next informed Grand
question of Blackballing — not that judicious use of the Lodge of the other appointments, all of which were well
negative vote which it is the right and privilege of every received , and the investitures followed . The Earl of
Mason to exercise , whenever he knows it is right to do Lathom was again appointed Pro Grand Master, and
the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Deputy Grand Master ,
so , but the malicious use of the ballot which not
while the remaining appointments were as follow :
unfrequently happenswhen somemember is disappointed Marquis of Tweeddale Senior Warden
or offended at the action of his fellows in the Lodge, and Lord Skelmersdale Junior Warden
adopts the cowardly course of making innocent people Archdeacon Sinclair
Canon Kynaston Chaplains
suffer for what he imagines to be the fault of others, Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale Treasurer
whereas, in reality , it may be they deserved com F. A. Philbrick , Q.C. Registrar
T. L. Wilkinson Deputy Registrar
mendation , for having exercised their right, and, Edward Letchworth Secretary
perhaps, acted in the best interests of the Craft at large, W. B. Coltman W.M. 2456
) Senior Deacons
Lieut-General C. W. Randolph
and their own Lodge in particular, by voting against an Alfred Cooper -
undesirable candidate. John Thornhill Morland
His Honour Judge Masterman Junior Deacons
Bro . Smith , in the course of his remarks, quoted Lieut-Colonel J. A. Bindley
largely from the utterances of the Grand Master of Iowa R. St. A. Roumieu Sup. of Works
Sir Albert W.Woods (Garter) Dir . of Ceremonies
on this question , and we have reproduced some of the Lennox Browne Deputy D. C.
comments in our report of themeeting, which appears E.Wallaston Stanton
James Salmon Assistant D.C.
in another column ; we should have liked to give more , J. Flower Jackson
but for pressure on our space. The line of argument Major -General F. Gadsden Sword Bearer
adopted by the American ruler is that when such a Lieut-Colonel J. T. Ritchie, R.A. Deputy Sword Br.
George Read . Standard Bearers
Brother as is here referred to is “ disappointed because Capt. T. C. Walls
w . s . Hoyte Organist
a friend is not received into the Lodge, he straightway Alfred A. Pendlebury Assistant Sec .
forgets the Brethren whom he already has, in his desire Abraham Green Pursuivant
Frederick Hilton Asst. Pursuivant
to obtain another ; he forgets his vows and his duty to Henry Sadle r Tyler
his Lodge ; forgets that every Brother has the same The rank of Past Senior Grand Deacon was conferred
individual choice that he himself possesses ; his heart on Colonel Alfred Mordaunt Egerton , Equerry and Con
turns to revenge , and he decides that none shall join troller to H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.
The Annual Festival was held at Freemasons' Tavern ,
the Lodge until he has forced in the one rejected .”
the Earl of Lathom again presiding. In the course of
This clearly discloses the position of affairs that has the proceedings he stated he had very good ground for
brought disaster on many a Lodge in this country, as saying that another member of the Royal Family would
well as in America , and as its existence is clearly recog shortly join the Order. This was generally understood
nised it leads one to ask whether it would not be better to refer to the Duke of York .
to have some official record made of rejections, so that the
authorities might be at once apprised of any systematic
WEST YORKSHIRE .
Blackballing , and when they were of opinion that any
thing of the sort was being carried on, then some THE Annual Meeting of this ProvincialGrand Lodge
THIwas held in the Masonic Hall, South Parade,
regular inquiry should be instituted , with the object of Huddersfield , on the 18th inst., under the banner of
putting an end to the spiteful practicesreferred to ,which Thornhill Lodge , No. 1514 , Lindley . The Rt. Hon .
not only bring trouble on those intimately concerned , William Lawies Jackson , M.P., P.M. 289 P.P.G.W.
but discredit on Freemasonry as a whole . Prov. G. Master presided , and was supported by Bro .
Henry Smith P.G.D. Deputy , together with a large
number of other Provincial Officers and Brethren ,
including , as Visitors , Bros. Charles E. Keyser, M.A.,
UNITED GRAND LODGE. J.P., P.G.D ., Treasurer R.M.I. for Boys, Jarnes Morrison
HE annual Installation and Festival of Grand Lodge McLeod P.P.G.W. Derbyshire Secretary R.M.I. for
TH was held on Wednesday , under the presidency of Boys, Joseph Hewson P.M. 792 P.P.G.D. Lincolnshire .
the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master. Lord George The Roll of Lodges was called over , when it was
Hamilton , M.P., acted as Senior Warden , and Sir John found that all but three of the seventy -six in the Pro
Monckton as Junior Warden . About 500 Brethren were vince were represented , and then the Minutes of the last
present. The Prince of Wales was unavoidably absent, meeting were confirmed .
ed
but he was declar duty reinstalled as Grand Master , The Prov . G. Master, in the course of his address,
 134 The Freemason's
said : I am extremely obliged to you for your cordial
salutation , and the very hearty reception you have given
to me. I am , I assure you, very glad to be present,
though yesterday there was an element of doubt as to
whether I should be able to accomplish it. You may,
perhaps, realise my feelings when I say that I found it
difficult to decide, of two duties before me, which was
the greater, and what was the proper course to pursue .
It would have been a great disappointment to me had I
not been here to -day , which , I take it, is the most
important meeting of the year , and I felt it my duty to
be with you ; but, being here, I shall be compelled, I
regret to say, to leave early . After going to bed at 2
o'clock this morning, I yet left London by the 5.0 train ,
and I must return by the 5.0 train this evening, as a
stern sense of duty necessitates that course. You will,
I am sure, acquit me of any intention of discourtesy , Management of the Boys School, and, after explaining
and I rely upon your kindness to support me in
carrying out what I believe to be an undoubted
obligation .
I am very much gratified to see so large a gathering
at this, my first presidency at your meetings. I know
that Huddersfield has held for many years a prominent
place as a Masonic centre. I know that inany , very
many, distinguished Masons have sprung from its midst,
or associated themselves with its Lodges. Let me remind
you that the Marquess of Ripon, one of Her Majesty's
present Government, was a member of a Huddersfield
Lodge ; and let me mention the name, still cherished
and revered by every true Mason who knew him — the
name of Bentley Shaw , late Deputy Prov . G. Master of
this Province , as one who was also a Huddersfield
Mason ; and I could continue a long list, and I think
I have shown that good and even illustrious men have
arisen from this town .
And here let me say how deeply I regret the absence
of our late Prov . G.Master Bro. Tew . I know , for I
have seen him recently , I know that his heart is with
us at this moment ; and I am convinced , from the eager
interest he displayed when we talked together, that his
affection for his West Yorkshire Brethren is as warm as
ever , and his desire to see the Craft prosper as strong as our Rt. W. Prov. G. Master, who will preside at the
it was in his most vigorous times.
I must also express my obligation to the W.M. and
Brethren of the Thornhill Lodge for the careful and
painstaking efforts they have made to contribute to our
comfort. It is, moreover , a pleasing feature, one which
shows the happy and harmonious relation that exists
amongst the Huddersfield Brethren , that when almost
the youngest Lodge in the town desires to have the
honour of entertaining Prov. G. Lodge , and has not
room under its own roof, that the oldest should lend
this splendid hall in order that the hospitable endeavours
of the former might not be frustrated .
Before our meeting closes we shall have with us, as
visitors, Bro . Chas. E. Keyser P.G.D. of E., Treasurer
of the Boys School, and Bro . J. M. McLeod, the Secre
tary of that Institution , whom I am sure you will
heartily welcome. Brethren, as you all know , acting
by the advice of those whom I consulted , and assured
by them that whatever my inclination it was certainly
my duty, I have undertaken to preside at the Festival
of the Boys School, in June next. It is a difficult
undertaking at any time, but it is especially so this year,
and for two reasons — first, because Lord Lathom , Pro
Grand Master of England, and Prov. G. Master of W.
Lancashire, is to take the chair at the Girls School
Festival, and he, a worthy and deservedly popular chief,
will, of course , receive not only the support of the two
large and powerful neighbouring Provinces in Lanca
shire, but à much greater general Masonic recognition
than perhaps any one else could gain ; and secondly ,
because times are not opportune, because in the present
condition of trade, calls upon the pocket, Masonic or
not, should not be too readily made. This last reason
it was that largely caused my hesitation. But , Brethren ,
my doubts of the success of the experiment are entirely
removed ; the generous, nay the noble , response which
the Brethren of West Yorkshire have given has not only
done away with any hesitation I may have had , but
also permits me, I venture to say , to regard that recog
nition as a testimony that you approve of the course I
have adopted, and that you are determined to show that
approval in a most satisfactory and substantial manner.
Chronicle . | 28TH APRIL 1894.
I feel very grateful to you for this mark of your
confidence .
The Prov. G. Master then called upon the Chairman
of the Charity Committee .
Bro . Fox pointed out the liberal contributionswhich
West Yorkshire had made during the year just past, to
the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and made special
reference to the munificent donation of Bro . George
Heaton , which he did not doubt would be fittingly
recognised by that Prov. G. Lodge. He pointed out
that at the recent election they had one Girl candidate
(whom they of course carried ), but no Boy on their list,
and that for May they had three Men and two Widows.
They could not hope to carry all, but he would assure
them that they would do all that was possible in that
direction . Bro. Fox then referred to the Board of
its constitution , pointed out that with eight applicants
for five places amongst the Provincial candidates, Bro .
Smithson had been returned at the head of the poll.
It was not, he continued , necessary for him to plead at
any length on behalf of their support of their Prov. G ,
Master's presidency at the Festival in June, but he hoped
that before that time those Lodges which had not yet
contributed would come into line with the rest , as he
was sure it would especially gratify their Prov. G.Master
to be able to say that he had the entire and unanimous
support of his Province .
Bro . W. C. Lupton Vice -Chairman seconded the
adoption of the Charity Committee's Report. He pointed
out how many votes were yearly lost by the papers not
being sent in , gave useful counsel in respect to the
Benevolent Institution, assured every Charity Steward
that a list of the votes would be sent to him , and begged
them to relax no effort, as it was useless seeking sub
scriptions or issuing papers if, when the elections came
on , the voting power of the Province was not utilised
as it so well might be . The report was adopted .
Bro. T. Bateman Fox then proposed , “ That the sum
of 150 guineas be voted to further endow the Provincial
Grand Master's Chair, R.M.I. for Boys, in support of
Ninety- sixth Annual Festival on 27th June next.” Bro.
W. C. Lupton seconded , and it was carried nem . con .
The Deputy Prov . G.M.then addressed the meeting,
receiving a very warm reception . He said : We com
menced the year 1883 with 3655 subscribing members ,
and now that the full returns for that year have reached
us, we find that our numbers at its close were 3725 ,
showing an increase of 70. During 1893 we had new
members 293, an increase of 37 ; resignations 127, an
increase of 3 ; deaths 65, a decrease of 17 ; exclusions
33, a decrease of 9 ; Brethren in arrears 191, an increase
of 11. We have also added one new Lodge to our roll,
the White Rose of York, No. 2491, Sheffield .
And now I trust you will pardon me, Brethren , if I
call your attention to what you must all admit is a most
important matter, a matter which in my estimation is
essential to the success of the Craft, and adds greatly to
the credit and reputation of the Lodges. We are a large
and powerful organisation , but it is only by the loyal
co-operation of the W.M.'s, P.M.'s, Treasurers, and
Secretaries, that that organisation can be fully and
usefully maintained . I specially address myself to those
Brethren who aspire some day to occupy the W.M.'s
chair in their Lodges. It is not enough that they should
qualify themselves , as so many eminently do qualify
themselves, to carry out the ritual and ceremony of
Freemasonry . Beautifully and most reverently as this
is very frequently done, it is not all — it is indeed to my
mind but a small part of a W.M.'s duty . In addition
to this his obligation compels him to make a careful
study of the Book of Constitutions, in order that he may
realise and understand the position which his Lodge
occupies in relation to the Grand Lodge of England, and
to the Province of which it is a component part .
There is another matter I wish to mention ; and here
let me say that, having seen this subject treated in a
manner with which I thoroughly agree , I do not hesitate
to use the words (of the Grand Master of Iowa ) which
so well describe my own views. They are as follows :
“ It is useless for ProvincialGrand Masters to be con
tinually urging upon Brethren the necessity of exercising
caution in the acceptance of Candidates if , the moment
 28T8 APRIL 1894. ) The Freemason's
Brethren act upon that advice and reject one whom they
conscientiously consider unworthy or undesirable , the
friendsofthe rejected candidate turn round and retaliate
by blackballing all subsequent applicants."
Bro. wm : Harrop P.M. 290 ,moved “ That Prov.G.
Lodge Bye -Law No. 42, limiting the grant to widows or
children be increased from £ 5 to £ 10 ,” which was
carried .
Bro. w . Fisher Tasker then presented his Treasurer's
balance sheet. Bro. Josh . Bottomley proposed that it
be approved . This was seconded by Bro . John Hunt
W.M. 2491 , and carried.
Bro . T. C. Hope P.M. 302 produced an inventory of
Prov . G. Lodge property and Regalia , and moved that
certain plate , now in the bank strong room , should be
allowed from time to time to appear upon the banquet
table . Bro . J. Wilson seconded , and it was carried .
Bro. Wm . Watson , Prov. Librarian , presented his
report , with a list of donations. He proposed that it be
printed and circulated , and that a grant of £ 20 be made
from Prov .G. Lodge funds for the purchase of books,
& c ., for the Prov .G. Lodge Library. This was seconded
by Bro . James Lawton , supported by Bro . J. R. Dore
and others, and carried .
Bro . Fisher Tasker then proposed the election of
Bro . Thomas Richards P.M. 208 , as Treasurer for the
ensuing year. He showed that Bro. Richards was a
thoroughly proficient Mason , popular, useful, and dis
tinguished in affairs of finance, and, as such , eminently
fitted for the office . This was briefly seconded by Bro .
Wm . Harrop, and carried unanimously.
The Prov .G.Master then invested his Officers for the
year, a list of which will be given next week .
A sum of £ 20 was voted to relieve a case of distress.
The best thanks of the Prov. G. Lodge were voted to
Bro . George Heaton , for his munificent gift of 1,200 gns.
for the purpose of a Men's Presentation to the Benevo
lent Institution . Bro. Fox , in proposing this, also pointed
out the valuable services rendered by Bro . W. F. Smith
son in connection with thismatter , and that the gratitude
of the Province was due to him also for the prompt,
energetic , and able manner in which he had brought it
to its present successful issue.
Bro . Chas. Stokes W.M. 1239 , on behalf of his Lodge ,
invited the P.G.L. to hold its next meeting at Sheffield .
The Prov. G. Master informed Prov. G. Lodge that
he had received from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales , an
acknowledgment of the Address voted to him on the
occasion of the marriage of H.R.H. Prince George , Duke
of York , with H.S.H. Princess May. Having read it,
he begged to move that it be entered on the minutes.
Provincial Lodge was subsequently closed .
The Brethren then adjourned to the George Hotel,
where dinner was served . In the unavoidable absence
of the Prov. G. Master, the Deputy , Bro. Henry Smith ,
presided . Upwards of ninety Brethren sat down, and
the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and
honoured . The Huddersfield Brethren contributed some
excellentmusic, which was highly appreciated .
The installation of the Earl of Dartmouth , as Pro
vincial Grand Master of Staffordshire, will take place
in June next, when it is expected a brilliant function
will be arranged by the Brethren of that district.
0 0 0 Bro. De Casseres suggested that the honorary membership of
We may remind our readers that the consecration of
the Thomas Ralling Lodge, No. 2508 , will take place on
Tuesday next, at the Victoria Tavern , Chingford .
0 0 0 to from a Committee to carry the suggestion into effect. With a
A recent issue of the “ Yorkshire Gazette ” says Bro . Dr. Charles
Forshaw , of Bradford, is themost prolific author among the whole
of the dental profession in Europe. In addition to bringing out no
less than ten volumes on the “ Poets of Yorkshire," he has published
five volumes of originalpoems. From “ Notes and Queries of 27th
January , we notice that the Doctor is the author of thirty-one
books --rather a curious coincidence , seeing he has just attained
his thirty - first year. In recognitio n of his literary abilities , in
1893 the faculty of the Baltimore College Dental Surgery (the
oldest Dental College in the wo rld ) conferred upon him their hon
orary degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery . Dr. Forshaw is specially
proud of this honour , as no living British dentist , except Sir Edwin
Saunders , F.R.C.S., Dental Surgeon to the Queen , possesses &
similar distinction.
Chronicle . 135
Masonic Sonnets, No. 89 .
By Bro. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon .Mem .
1242 (É.C.) and 24 (S.C.).
-0
THE MOST HIGH .
-10 :
OUD letmy fervent orisons arise,
Who rules the waves , controls the wondrous skies,
And hears in Mercy when His children cry !
Whose Strength the mightiest would not dare to gage,
Whose Beauty none can look upon and live,
Whose Wisdom's not portrayed on earthly page,
Whose Justice rich and poor alike receive !
A fragile creature as is puny man ,
May never know His goodness or His power,
Until his short-lived life has reached its span
Until he reaches Death's momentous hour !
And then , ah then ! Oh ! triumph glad and free
We hear His voice and all His glories see !
Winder House , Bradford,
25th April 1894.
THE TALMUD AND FREEMASONRY .
T the Israel Lodge of Instruction , which holds its weekly
ATmeetings every Sunday evening at the “ Rising Sun," Globe
Road, a great number of Brethren assembled on the 15th inst., to
listen to an address on this subject by the Rev. Isidore Myers , B.A.
Among the 120 Brethren presentmany prominentmembers of
the Craft were to be noticed .
Bro. Naphtali was the W.M. and to his great tact much of the
success of the meeting was due. Bro . Oxley was S.W., and Bro.
Danziger J.W.
The W.M., in introducing the lecturer ,mentioned that Brother
the Rev. Isidore Myers, B.A., whose father was a prominent Free
mason also, had but recently arrived here from Australia , and in
the short period he had been in England had established for him
self a great name as an expounder of the many beautiful passages
the Talmud contained . At a lecture which the Rev. Brother had
given in Devonshire , the Bishop, who presided, paid warm tribute
to the " grand oration ,” to use his own words, that the Rev. Isidore
Myers had given . He also mentioned his (the lecturer's) book on
“ Ğems from the Talmud," and introduced the lecturer to them .
Without a note or anything to guide him , the Rev. gentleman
commenced his address, which was of a most eloquent description .
He held his hearers in attentive silence for nearly an hour, only
broken at intervals by the enthusiastic applause that followed some
stirring passage, or the laughter at the criticisms of the lecturer,
wbose explanation as to why Adam was a Freemason , and the
social side of the Craft, was exceedingly clever and witty . He gave
some excerpts from the Talmud, which went far to prove that the
ancient Rabbis were careful to promulgate those principles which
were the groundwork of Freemasonry, and his personal experiences
in the Holy Land were listened to with much interest . " He told
how he noticed in Palestine the various sects hating one another,
and watching every opportunity to injure those who were not of the
same religion as themselves, and the one peaceful spot was the
Freemason's Lodge, composed of all sects, in which perfect love
and harmony prevailed, under the Worshipful Mastership of the
English Consul. That was very gratifying to the Craft ; and with
many more bon mots, the lecturer resumed his soat amid well
merited applause .
The questions which followed were of a most critical character,
and Bros. Strang, Alvarez, Tijou , Steward, Simmons, Danziger,
Ososki, Harris, Levy, Yetton , and Burgess did their best to
embarrass the Rev. Brother, but the answers were very lucid and
adroit. Methuselah, Confucius, Mahomed and Moses , Washington
and Robespierre were laid under contribution , but to no avail, and
the lecturer not only answered every question , but convinced the
questioners.
As representing Grand Lodge, Bro . Tijou proposed a hearty vote
of thanks to Bro. Myers, and said he had never listened to anything
so entrancing as the address just given . This was admirably
seconded by Bro. Basil Stewart, and carried by acclamation . In å
few well chosen words, Bro . Myers returned thanks.
the Lodge be conferred upon Bro . Myers, and this was heartily
approved and carried into effect .
Bro. Lewis Levy suggested that Bro . Myers should give them
a lecture in some public hall, where they could bring non -Free
masons, and consent being given , the Hon . Secretary was instructed
vote ofthanks to the Hon . Secretary, and election ofnew members,
for which Bro. Wartski responded, Lodge was closed . — “ East
London Observer.”
Marriage
LEMON -BRIAN . - On 9th April, at Emmanuel Church , Compton
Gifford , by the Rev. G. B. Berry, B.A., Vicar, assisted by the
Rev. N. N. Lowarne, B.A., Curate , the Rev. T. W. Lemon, D.D.
(Oxon ), forinerly Vicar of Buckerell, only child of the late
Lieutenant-General T. Lemon , C.B., 'Royal Marines, to Mary
Louisa, eldest daughter of the late T. C. Brian , Solicitor,
Plymouth .
 136 The Freema'son's
JUBILEE : WAKEFIELD LODGE , No. 495 .
T named Zetland Street, in honour of the Earl of Zetland,
and be favoured with the presence of the father and
founder of it at the ceremony. This, however, has been
the happy experience of the Wakefield Lodge , whose
Jubilee was most successfully celebrated on the 10th ,
when Dr. Statter , J.P., its founder, who is in his 88th
year, was present, and was the recipient of an
illuminated congratulatory address .
The Lodge was opened by the W.M. Bro . George
Carbert, there being about fifty Brethren and Visitors
present, including the Officers of the Lodge .
Dr. Statter was escorted into the Lodge by the Past
Masters and Provincial Officers present, the appearance
of the venerable and respected founder of the Lodge
being hailed with very hearty cheers.
The Worshipful Master then proceeded to present
to Dr. Statter an illuminated address from the Wakefield
Lodge , on the occasion of its year of jubilee . Brother
Carbert performed in a few well-chosen and appropriate
words, the duty of presenting the address on behalf of
the Brethren of the Lodge, which tendered to Dr. Statter
their most cordial, affectionate , and loyal greeting on the
occasion , and rendering their heartfelt thanks to the
Great Architect of the Universe for His great goodness
in preserving to them their venerable and revered father
and founder. It pointed out that fifty years ago much
and great service was contributed to Freemasonry in
Wakefield by the formation of a Lodge which at once
became popular and distinguished , and which , mainly
by Dr. Statter's efforts , has held high rank amongst
Masonic Lodges, and from the first day of its existence
to the present time it had not failed to possess a home of
its own in which the Brethren could meet ; further
pointing out that , as Treasurer for many years, the
founder of the Lodge accumulated funds , and in due
time his constant care and watchfulness over the best
interests of the Lodge finally culminated in placing the
Lodge in the proud position of proprietor and owner of
the Masonic Hall in Wakefield . The Brethren marked
with gratitude that although in his 88th year , the interest
of the father of the Lodge had not waned , and that the
same great love for the Craft which prompted him fifty
years ago to put forth his best efforts on its behalf drew
him into their midst, and they prayed that the Great
Architect of the Universe might still perserve him , a
noble example of all that was bright and best in
Masonry , a striking example of what can be accom
plished by indomitable courage and a determination to do
one's duty , and above all a pattern of purity and nobility
of character .
Prior to the recipient of the illuminated address
giving his reply , Bro . M. B. Hick P.M.read a historical
sketch with regard to the Lodge, which had been
prepared by Bros. H. Oxley and Ellis Pickersgill. It
pointed out that on the 15th February 1766 a Warrant
was granted , empowering the holding of a Lodge in
Wakefield , to be called Lodge “ Unanimity.
Unanimity .” For a
period of 78 years no other Masonic Lodge existed in
the town ; but at the beginning of the year 1844 a
petition was presented to Grand Lodge of England by
eleven Brethren , praying that a Charter might be
granted for the holding of a Lodge on the second
Wednesday in every month , to be called the Wakefield ,
and nominating Bro . W. Statter as the first W.M. A
Charter , dated 1st March 1844, was granted, and on
Wednesday, the 10th of April, the first meeting of the
Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall, Thornhill Street ,
when Bro . Wm . Statter was installed W.M. On the
29th of May 1844 the Bye-laws, which continued to be
in force until 1863, were approved by the Lodge, and
on the same date it was determined to take the
premises in Thornhill Street on lease for a terın of seven
years . At a Lodge of Emergency, held on the 26th of
August 1853, it was unanimously agreed forthwith to
remove the Lodge from Thornhill Street to a building
which had been known for upwards of three centuries
as the Rectory House, and which is mentioned by
Leland in his tour of 1538 . The Rectory House was
pleasantly situated , and was fenced in by iron palisades.
The usual approach to it was through * Vicar's Croft,”
the carriage entrance being out of “ Doctors Lane," since
named Vicarage Street . To give better access, however ,
Chronicle . [ 28TH APRIL 1894 .
to ' the Borough Market a portion of the Rectory was
taken down and a new street was formed , which was
who at that time was M.W.Grand Master of England .
A committee was appointed , consisting of the W.M.and
Officers of the Lodge , together with the Past Masters,
to purchase the property , and to devise the best means
of raising the money for the purpose . The property was
purchased for £ 300 , of which sum £24 was contributed
from the Lodge funds, and the remaining portion was
raised in shares of £ 10 each . Only two of these shares
are still in existence, and are held by the Father of the
Lodge. All the others have lapsed by the death of the
holders. A further sum of £ 200 was expended in
adapting the premises to the requirements of the Lodge,
and in furnishing and decorating. On the 14th of
September 1853, the Lodge was held in the Rectory
House , and continued to be held there until its demolition
in 1880. On the 30th of September 1857 , it was resolved
that the property should be vested on behalf of the
Lodge in
Lodge in trustees.
trustees . On the 31st of December in the
same year a deed was duly executed . Bro . Wm . Gillott
was appointed hall -keeper in 1862, and on the 14th of
March 1865 he succeeded Bro . John Beckett as Tyler,
and faithfully served the Lodge until his death on the
22nd of February 1888, when his son , Bro . Herbert
Gillott, was appointed in his stead. In December 1860 ,
permission was given for the Unanimity Lodge, No. 154,
which for some years had been in abeyance , to hold its
meetings in the Masonic Hall. By an order of the
Grand Lodge, dated the 6th of July 1863, the number
of the Lodge was changed from 727 to 495 on the roll
of the Grand Lodge of England . Under a warrant
dated 12th of May 1864, Lodge Sincerity , 1019, was
founded , and an arrangement was made whereby that
Lodge was allowed the use of the Hall. On the 27th of
April 1870 , the Right Hon . Earl de Grey and Ripon , &
member of this Lodge , was installed M.W.G. Master of
England ; he had previously been appointed the R.W.
Prov. G. Master of West Yorkshire , and was installed
at Leeds, on the 22nd of May 1861, on which occasion
the sermon to the Brethren was preached by the Hon .
and Rev. P. Y. Savile , a P.M. of this Lodge. H.R.H.
the Prince of Wales , K.G., was installed M.W.G.Master
of England, in the Albert Hall, on the 28th of April 1875,
and the following Brethren of the Lodge were present
at the ceremony, viz :-A. Goldthorpe, R. W. Mickleth .
waite , Wm . Wood , J. Tolson White, John Craven ,
Joseph Hartley , and Joseph Wainwright. A Provincial
Grand Lodge was held in the Church Institution on
Saturday, the 25th of November 1876 , under the banner
of this Lodge , for the purpose of laying the foundation
stone of the New Clayton Hospital at St. John's . The
Lodge was opened by Bro . Sir Henry Edwards, Bart.,
R.W. Prov. G.M., and the Brethren having marched in
procession to the site , the stone was laid by Bro . Col. J.
C. D. Charlesworth P.M. 495 , with full Masonic
honours. For many years it had been evident that
although the Rectory House possessed some advantages,
yet it was quite inadequate to the increased demands
upon its resources , and it was felt that in the interest of
the Craft more suitable and commodious premises should
be provided . For this object the funds of the Lodge
were carefully husbanded , and in the year 1879 the sum
of £ 304 had been accumulated . With this sum in hand
the Brethren considered they were warranted in taking
active measures to provide the required accommodation ,
and accordingly, at a Lodge of Emergency held on the
22nd of April in that year, it was determined to take
down the Rectory, and to build upon its site a Masonic
Hall, and a committee , consisting of Bros. John Gill, W.
B. Alderson and H. Oxley, was appointed to confer with
the other Lodges in reference thereto . The proposal to
re-build the Hall was cordially received , and eventually
an arrangement was made whereby Lodge Unanimity
and Lodge Sincerity undertook to pay for the use of the
new premises a yearly rent. Bro. W. Watson P.M.
154 was appointed architect, and plans having been
prepared , an urgent appeal for subscriptions was made,
which met with a liberal response , and the sum of
£ 354 7s was promised . On the 9th of April 1880
tenders for the work were accepted , amounting in the
aggregate to £ 1,265, but this sum was subsequently in
creased by extras to $ 1,558 17s. Four days later the
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the last time in the A banquet was afterwards held , the chief guest being
Brethren met in regular Lodge for
blouse, and the day following the work of Bro. Dr. Statter, and the usual toast list being honoured ,
Rectory
demolition began . On removing the ceiling of one of under the presidency of the W.M.
the date 1348 was discovered . It was not
the rooms
without many regrets that the old building passed away ,
and the happy hours spent within its time-honoured
walls will not be soon forgotten . Great preparations BOOK CANVASSERS AND THEIR BARGAINS .

Store ,manich
Provincia took
l Grand place
Lodge was the 26th
onopened in the of May Saloon
Music 1850., onA thecountry cameErskine
23rd , when before Judge french
and Co., Free Bow
publishers other southe,
, of Birmingham ,
sued John V. Rockley, music publisher, Stratford , for £ 5 5s., for a
at which , in addition to the Wakefield Brethren , no less History of Freemasonry.” - Är. Turnour appeared for the plain
than 150 visitors attended from various parts of the tiffs, and Mr. Abinger for the defendant.- Mr. Abinger said that
Province. Having formed in procession, the Brethren this case affected several thousand others through the country ,
proceeded to the site of the intended building, where the and had already been before the Court in March last, when it was
foundation stone was laid with full Masonic nours by adjourned till that day for the plaintiffs to produce their contract
note . He was prepared to argue that on the termsof the contract
the W.D.P.G. Master Bro . T. W. Tew , J.P. At the the “ History of Freemasonry " was to be a new book. As a matter
conclusion of the ceremony a banquet took place at the of fact, it was nothing but a “ rechauffé " of an old book issued
Bull Hotel, wbich was very largely attended and most in 1886.-H. Christopher Poole, plaintiffs' traveller , was then called
and gave evidence as to the signing of the agreement. --Cross
enthusiastic in its character . During the period of re examined : He did not tell Mr. Rockley that he had been sent by
building the regular meetings of the Lodge were held at Mr. Fenn , the secretary of the West Ham Abbey Lodge. He did
the Bull Hotel. The work was rapidly proceeded with , not assure defendant that the book was a new one, and the proceeds
and it had so far reached completion that on Tuesday, of the sale were to go to Masonic Charities . - Mr. Erskine, the pub
lisher, was called, and gave evidence that the book was not com
the 9th of November, the Brethren were enabled to
pleted at the time the orders were signed . There were many new
assemble in the new Lodge. The oak staircase, which plates in this edition.- Judge French : That disposes ofthe argu
had formed a prominent feature in the Rectory House , ment that the book is not a new one.-- Mr. Abinger : Our strong
was transferred to the new building. In December point is that fraudulent misrepresentations had been made by this
1882, the Brethren of Lodge Unanimity presented a traveller to induce Masons all over the country to buy this useless
work .
handsome set of curtains, and Lodge Sincerity a valuable After hearing the evidence of defendant, Judge French said it
carpet of special design for the Lodge Room . In the was clear plaintiffs were entitled to recover the amount of their
following month a committee was appointed to under claims. A charge of fraud was attempted to be set up , but one
take the decorating and furnishing of the Hall, which , made on more flimsy and frivolous grounds he had never heard .
People were not children , and signed these orders with their eyes
with additions and alterations to the building, were open , and could not repudiate their bargains on such grounds. He
carried out at a cost of £ 320 , towards which the Brethren would give the plaintiffs costs on the highest County Court scale.
again liberally subscribed , and Lodges Unanimity and Morning Advertiser .
Sincerity each generously contributed £ 100 on condition
that the leases dated the 1st of January 1881, should be
extended to twenty -one years from that date. This It is announced from Coburg that the Prince of Wales
sketch would not be complete without special reference has becomean honorary member of the St. John's Lodge
being made to the great liberality and valuable assistance of Freemasons of Gotha, and in accepting the member
of Bro. Wm . Pickard P.M. 1019, in beautifying and ship, he expressed the hope that there would be close
furnishing the Lodge . On the 5th of April 1883, the personal relations between German and English Free
Hall was solemnly dedicated for all time to Freemasonry masons.
by W. Bro. T. W. Tew D. Prov . G.Master, assisted by
the Officers of the Prov. G. Lodge ; and on the 11th of
the same month the annual meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge was held in the Town Hall, under the
banners of the three Wakefield Lodges . To do
honour to Bro. W. Statter, the esteemed Father and
founder of the Lodge , the Brethren assembled in large London in Paris .
numbers on the 10th of April 1884, being the 40th
anniversary of his installation — to associate his name in
perpetuity with the Lodge. The “ Founder's Chair was
endowed with the sum of fifty guineas for the benefit of SPIERS AND POND's
aged Freeemasons. In the trust deed it is provided
that whenever and so often as the number of trustees
shall be reduced to three , the survivors shall appoint
new trustees to make up the original number of ten .
ENGLISH GRILL
Until 1887 it had not been necessary to appoint new
trustees under this proviso , but becoming so in that year
the surviving trustees, Bro . W. Statter P. Prov. S.W.,
Bro . the Rev. J. Senior , LL.D., P.G.C. of England, and AND
Bro . John Gill P. Prov . D. of C. relegated the choice of
new Trustees to the Lodge ; and on the 29th day of
November 1887 the following brethren were selected by
the Lodge, and afterwards by a deed dated the 20th of OLYMPIA RESTAURANT.
March 1888 , were duly appointed , viz., Henry Oxley,
Joseph Hartley, Benjamin Craven , Benjamin F.Glover,
Thomas Hargreaves, G. F. Wild ,' and 'G. H. Roberts.
Through many vicissitudes and trials the Lodge has LUNCHEONS, DINNERS & SUPPERS .
honourably , existed for half-a -century, and when it
attains its jubilee its financial position is sound , and its
roll of members satisfactory . For years past it has been
characterised by zeal and energy , and its future is full of 26 BOULEVARD DES CAPUCINES 26
promise and hope . Its relationship with the other
Lodges of the city is marked with unanimity, goodwill
and concord . Its founders are remembered with grati
(Communicating with Theatre) .
tude, and its work is recorded with pride.
Bro . Dr. Statter acknowledged the compliment paid
him in the presentation of the illuminated address, after
which Bro. H. Oxley presented to Bro. W. Pickard a Champagnes guaranteed Extra Dry,
well-executed portrait of himself (in consideration of his
great service to the Lodge in years gone by ), which ,
having been received by the subject, was in turn handed
ent .
over to the Lodge by the recipi as in England .

138 The Freemaso
ROYAL .
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS.
The 106th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
WILL BE HELD AT THE
FREEMASONS' TAVERN , LONDON , W.C.
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894 .
THE RT. HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and ProvincialGrand
Master West Lancashire, in the Chair .
HONORARY PRESIDENTS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS :
The Right Hon . The EARL OF EUSTON , D.L., Prov. G.M.Norths
and Hunts .
The Right Hon . W. L. JACKSON , M.P., Prov.G.M.West Yorks.
R.W. Bro. J. BALFOUR -COCKBURN, Prov. G.M.Guernsey and
Alderney
LORD SKELMERSDALE W.M. St. George's Lodge of Harmony,
No. 32 .
W. Bro . Col. JAMES PETERS TRUSTEE, PATRON , P.G.S.B.
V. W. Bro . Rev. C. J. MARTYN PATRON, P.G.O., D. Prov . G.M.
Suffolk .
H. B. MARSHALL PATRON, P.G. Treas.
9 EDWARD TERRY VICE -PRES., P.G. Treas.
Capt. J. D.MURRAY P.G. Treas. P. Prov. G.D. of C.
West Lancs.
CHAIRMAN :
R. W. Bro. Sir JOHN MONCKTON VICE -PAT., F.S.A., P.G.W.
TREASURER :
W. Bro . W.GOODACRE P.G.S.B. Prov. G.Sec. West Lancs.
CHAIRMAN OF THE LADIES STEWARDS :
W. Bro. C. E. KEYSER PATRON , P.G.D.
Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important
occasion are earnestly requested to send in their names to the
Secretary as early as convenient, Stewards being urgently
needed .
F. R. W.HEDGES, Secretary.
Offices — 5 Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C.
RO . JOHN PROBERT will be happy to provide high class
Ladies ' Nights. For terms:—Woodville, New Barnet, N.
Morgan, Fleet Works, Bulwer Road, New Barnet.
PHOTOGRAPHY.
S. HOCKETT & Co.,
Photographic Printers ,
POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET .
EGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed ,
N receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER,
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give
informationl Yand advice, for?Which our larger experience fully
qualifies us. e
Price Lists on application .
FAILING EYESIGHT .
THEN the Eyesight is beginning
WH to fail , a practicalOphthalmic
Optician should beat once consulted .
Permanent mischief is done by use
ing Glasses belonging to friends or
relations, or purchased from unskilled shopmen .
The Family Doctor, 2nd May 1891, says : — “ Mr. Bluett is an
authority upon the eyesight, and the advice he gives is most valu .
able, and cannot be too highly estimated .”
The Whitehall Revicu , 2nd July 1892, says : _ " Sight to the Blind
would not be an exaggerated claim if preferred by Mr. F. Bluett, the
well-known Specialist as an Ophthalmic Optician .
COASULTATION FREE. SPECTACLES AT STOBE PRICES.
F. BLUETT , Specialist in Spectacles,
8A GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W.(Four Doors from Oxford St.)
n's e .
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CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.
— :0 :
Announcements are inserted unier this head at the rate of
five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time the
ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
- :0 :
BRO . JAMES WILLIAM AVERY
Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z.619, 73.
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions.
The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished
Craftsmen .
Further particulars of Bro . Avery,
16 Hatcham Park Road , New Cross , S.E.
BRO . THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years).
P.M , 1228 , P.Z. 55 .
Who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge, No. 733, in 1867—
joined , as one of the founders, the Beacontree Lodge, No. 1228, in
1868 — was W.M. in 1872, and afterwards Secretary - is still a sub
scriber — is a Life Governor of this Institution and Royal M.I. for
Girls — was an Inspector on the G. E. Railway 29 years. Unable
to work for three years, being crippled with Rheumatism . Invalid
wife dependent upon him . Resources nearly exhausted . Votes
will be gratefully received by Bro . Alcock , 142 Graham Road, N.E.
BRO . WILLIAM HENRY MYERS (Aged 73 Years).
P.M.820 , 1445.-P.Z. 820 , 933, and 1598 .
Was initiated in the Lily Lodge of Richmond, No. 820 , in 187C—
twice W.M. and ten years Secretary ; also Founder of Prince Leo .
pold Lodge, No. 1445, and twice W.M .; and a Founder of Ley
Spring Chapter , No. 1598. Is a Life Governor and has served as
Steward of the three Masonic Institutions, and otherwise a large
contributor thereto. He has Chronic Rheumatism and Bronchitis,
Failing Sight and Debility. Votes will be thankfully received by
Bro. Myers, 196 Whitechapel Road , E.
THEZ
HOLY BISEE
R FREEMASO) CHRONICLE
SATURDAY, 28TH APRIL 1894.
THE INSTITUTIONS, & c.
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Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
HE annual visit of Stewards to the Institution at
T Battersea Rise willtake place on Monday , 7th
May , when the various prizes will be distributed by
Lady Lathom . The proceedings will commence at 4
o'clock with the usual entertainment by the pupils ;
followed by tea, and an inspection of the Institution at
5.30 ; and the much admired Calisthenic Exercises at
seven .
DUBLIN SCHOOLS.
Onby colonel'Sekyl ,Private Secretary,and attended
by Captain Burnes A.D.C., visited the Masonic Schools,
Dublin . His Excellency first drove to the Boys School
at Richview , Clonskeagh , where he was received by Lord
Justice Fitzgibbon ,Mr. Oliver Pry Hon. Secretary , Rev.
Benjamin Gibson Chaplain , Mr. J. Holdbrook , B.A.,
Head Master, and several of the Govenors. His
Excellency was shown the new wing which is in course
of erection , under the supervision of Mr. Samuel Bolton ,
and which will afford accommodation for 40 additional
Boys ; it is expected the new building will be finished
by the end of the year, when there will be accommodation
for 100 Boys , there being at present 67 in the School.
The Lord Lieutenant was then conducted to the board
room , where His Excellency was presented with a copy
of the last annual report, in which it was pointed out to
him that the education of the Boys during the year
reached a very high standard , and that the School had
been placed in a most gratifying position from the fact
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APRIL 18 ) son's
28TH The Freema
that at the last Intermediate Examinations 22 Boys had
entered, and every one of them had passed , somegaining
exhibitions and honours in classics, mathematics, and
shorthand. His Excellency next visited the dining-hall,
the dormitories, schoolrooms, and gymnasium . In the
latter the Boys were exercised on the horizontal bar, and
were put through a number of movements by the drill
sergeant Mr. M'Naughton . On leaving , his Excellency ,
who expressed himself very much pleased with what he
had seen , was loudly cheered by the pupils.
The Lord Lieutenant then drove to the Girls School
at Ball's Bridge , and on arriving was received by Mr.
Graves Eves , J.P., Hon . Secretary, Mr. F. M. Scott , J.P. ,
Assistant Secretary, Miss Neive Matron and Miss Triggs.
His Excellency was shown over the buildings, and his
attention was particularly directed to the new Centenary
Memorial Hall , the Drill Hall , and Library, which are
in course of erection by Mr. S. Bolton . On leaving, the
Lord Lieutenant intimated that he was greatly pleased
with everything he had seen . His Excellency was
loudly cheered by the children on departing . Irish
Times.
MASONIC CHURCH SERVICE .
SPECIAL service will be conducted by Bro . the
A Rev. Prebendary Rogers , Rector of St. Botolph's,
Bishopsgate , and Bro. the Rev. J. H. Smith S.W.
AllianceLodge, Chaplain to the Spectacle Maker's Com
pany, on Thursday, 3rd May (Ascension Day ) , at St.
Botolph's, Bishopsgate . The Most Worshipful Grand
Master has granted a Dispensation , applied for on
behalf of the Bishopsgate Lodge, No. 2396, to wear
Masonic clothing at the service,which will be held at
seven o'clock, on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution
for Girls , on the distinct understanding that no Masonic
clotbing be worn outside the Church . Cards of admis
sion for Brethren , Ladies or Gentlemen , may be obtained
of Bro . H. J. Tibbatts I.P.M. 2396 (70 Houndsditch ).
The collection will be devoted to the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls, and contributions to be added to
the collection may be sent to Bro . Tibbatts as above, by
Brethren unable to attend .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence
was held last week . The President and two Vice -Pres
idents were in their places , and there was a large
attendance of other Brethren . Thirty - eight new cases
were dealt with, two of which were dismissed, and three
deferred . The others were relieved with a total of £875
--one recommendation of £75, seven of £40 each , and
six of £ 30 each ; with fifteen grants of £20 each , and four
of £ 10 each.
GRAND CHAPTER .
QUARTERLY CONVOCATION of the Supreme Grand
A Chapter will be held at Freemasons' Hall, London , on Wed.
nesday, the 2nd May, at six p.m.
BUSINESS .
The Minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for
confirmation .
Installation of Principals, Election of Treasurer, and Appoint
ment and Investiture of Officers for the ensuing year.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL
PURPOSES .
To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England.
The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have
examined the Accounts from the 17th January to the 17th April
1894 , both inclusive, which they find to be as follows:
To Balance , Grand Chapter £ 543 1 11
Unappropriated Account 193 92
Subsequent Receipts - 516 11 7
£ 1253 2 8
By Disbursements during the Quarter 357 92
Balance 695 1 10
Unappropriated Account 200 11 8
1253 2 8
which Balances are in the Bank of England, Law Courts Branch .
The Committee have likewise to report that they have received
the following Petitions ;
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Chronic . 139
1st. From Companions John Evan Bowen as Z. , William
Eugene Chapman as H. , Henry Percy Harris as J. , and eleven
others for a Chapter to be attached to the Herschel Lodge, No. 1894 ,
Slough, to be called “ The Herschel Chapter," and to meet at the
Masonic Hall, Slough , Buckinghamshire.
2nd. From Companions James Albin Roberts as Z. , Albany
Richard Grieve as H. , Rufus James Weston as J. , and seventeen
others for a Chapter to be attached to the Sherborne Lodge , No. 702 ,
Stroud, to be called " The Sherborne Chapter," and to meet at the
Subscription Rooms, Stroud, Gloucestershire,
3rd. From Companions Henry Stones as Z. , William Henry
Arnott as H. , John Adams as J. , and six others for a Chapter to be
attached to the Makerfield Lodge, No. 2155, Newton- le-Willows,
to be called “ The Makerfield Chapter," and to meet at the Pied
Bull Hotel, Newton - le - Willows, Lancashire ( Western Division) .
4th . From Companions James Edmeston as Z. , Frederick W.
Hugh Hunt as H., Illtyd Moline Prichard as J. , and nine others
for a Chapter to be attached to the Canterbury Lodge, No. 1635,
London, to be called the “ The Canterbury Chapter, ” and to meet
at 33 Golden Square, London .
5th . From Companions Arthur Trayler as Z. , Nathan John as H.,
Richard Thomas as J., and ten others for a Chapter to be attached
to the Loyal Welsh Lodge, No. 378, Pembroke Dock , to be called
" The Loyal Welsh Chapter,” and to meet at the Masonic Hall ,
Pembroke Dock, South Wales (Western Division ).
6th. From Companions David Williams as Z., John Thomas
Hogg as H. , Frederick Joseph Ferris Bailey as J., and six others
for a Chapter to be attached to the Tennant Lodge , No. 1992,
Cardiff, to be called “ The Marmaduke Tennant Chapter," and to
meet at the Masonic Hall, Cardiff, South Wales (Eastern
Division ).
7th . From Companions William Shurmur as Z. , Henry Edward
Joyce as H. , Sidney Charles Kaufman as J. , and six others for a
Chapter to be attacbed to the St. Leonard's Lodge , No. 1766,
London, to be called “ The St. Leonard's Chapter," and to meet at
the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street, London .
The foregoing Petitions being in all respects regular, the
Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively
granted.
The Committee bave likewise received a Petition from
Companions Alfred Emanuel Fridlander as Z., Edward Lines, M.D.,
as H., William Ranby Goate as J. , and nine others for a Chapter to
be attached to the Trinity Lodge, No. 254, Coventry, to be called
“ The Trinity Chapter," and to meet at the Craven Arms Hotel ,
Coventry, Warwickshire, but inasmuch as a Chapter which was
attached to that Lodge was at the request of its members and the
Lodge detached at the last Convocation of Grand Chapter and at
tached to another Lodge, the Committee deferred the consideration
of this Petition for further information .
The Committee have also received Memorials with extacts of
Minutes, for permission to remove the following Chapters :
The Euclid Chapter, No. 859, from the Red Lion Hotel,
Petty Cury , to the Isaac Newton University Masonic Hall,
Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge.
The James Terry Chapter, No. 2372, from the Cheshunt
Hall, Cheshunt, to the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross,
Hertfordshire.
The Committee being satisfied of the reasonableness of the
above requests, recommend that the removal of those Chapters be
sanctioned .
The Committee have also received applications for permission
to alter the names of the undermentioned Chapters :
No. 1099, Devonshire, to change the name from The
Huyshe Chapter, to “ The Elms-Huyshe Chapter."
No. 1118, London ,to change the name from The University
Chapter to " The Oxford and Cambridge University Chapter."
The Committee being satisfied with respect to the reasons for the
changes, have given consent to the alterations.
The members of the Harmony Chapter, No. 220, Garston , having
begged that the fine of One Guinea inflicted for breach of Rule 73 ,
Book of Royal Arch Regulations, may not be enforced , as the other
Chapter was not fined , the Committee informed them that each
case is taken on its own merits and they, therefore , decline to alter
the decision .
The Chapter of Economy, No. 76, Winchester, having exalted
two Candidates before the expiration of twelve months from the
date of raising, previously to the alteration of the Law , the
Committee ordered the Companions to be re-obligated, and the
Chapter to be admonished .
( Signed ) ROBERT GREY
President.
Freemasons' Hall , London , W.C.
18th April 1894 .
After the ordinary business had been disposed of, the following
resolution was passed :
" That the cordial thanks of the members of the Committee
be tendered to E. Companion Robert Grey , their President,
for the very able and courteous manner in which he has
presided over the meetings of the Committee during the
past year."
( Signed ) GEORGE DAVID HARRIS .
Election of the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing
twelve months .
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ERRORS OF THE PRESS .
(Continued from Page 124.)
The author of a temperance novel once saw with dismay that
his expression “ drunkenness is folly, " was rendered “ drunkenness
is jolly.” A writer who declared that “ the battle is now opened"
found the phrase amended into “ the bottle is now opened ," which
caused the opposition journal to remark , “ We have long suspected
this."
Lord Brougham used to relate the following well -known, delight
ful clerical story as an instance of misreporting : A Bishop, at one
of his country' visitations, had occasion to complain of the deplor
able state of a certain church , the dilapidated roof of which let in
the rain . After censuring the negligent ones, his Lordship declared
most emphatically that he would not visit the damp old church
again till it was put in decent order. In the local journal,
his Lordship was thus reported :- " I shall not visit this damned
old church again ." The Bishop immediately drew the editor's
attention to the mistake, but that worthy supplemented his Lord
ship's statement by another. He said that he willingly gave
publicity to his Lordship’s explanation, but he had every confidence
in the accuracy of his reporter.”
A preacher quoted from “ Luther on Death,” as follows :
"Pliny the heathen writer says, book XX . cap. 1.:- The best
physic for a human creature is soon to die.' ” The local paper
reported it next day as : - " Bony the heathen eater says , took two
chops for I.; the best physic for a human creature is soon to pay . "
The compositor got somewhat mixed here .
A newspaper once told of a minister, who, within two and a
half years had attended over eighty funerals, adding, “ More than
half of them were members of this church ," a remarkable member
ship indeed, which was composed of funerals.
A sporting print , in recording the funeral of a deceased veteran ,
stated that the hearse contained the relatives ' of the dead man ,”
instead of “ the remains.” In reporting another funeral, a news
paper said : - “ the body of the deceased gentleman was followed to
the grave by a silent and deeply sympathetic audience .”
In a certain discourse, à celebrated preacher said :- " While
men slept, the devil sowed tares .” A religious paper reported him
as having said, “ sawed trees.” The slip of a Plymouth compositor
caused a local paper to state that “ the Bishop of Peterborough
passed a reckless night , but his strength fully maintained this
morning .” The word “ restless was intended .
Bishop Coxe said to a reporter, “ I should like to correct the
proof sheet of my prayer ; you newspaper men are so unfamiliar
with prayer that you are certain to bungle it up badly , " a question
able compliment, certainly, upon their religious tendencies.
A Scotch newspaper, in reporting a Bishop of the Episcopalian
Church , announced with regard to a place of worship in Aberdeen ,
that it has now got rid of one of the greatest hindrances to the
spread of the Gospel, namely ' curates,' ” the last word being a mis
print for " pew -rates.”
Among the performers at a concert given in a small Scottish
town , was a popular tenor singer, who was announced by the
programme as prepared to give, with other selections, an • Aria ,
Sound the Alarm , by Handel.” The singer in question was
horrified the next day to perceive in the local paper the statement
that he had rendered with taste and expression, a fine song by
Handel , entitled , “ Maria, Sound the Alarm .”
Many “ confusions of the limbs " took place at a railway
accident ; but the announcement that a live surgeon had been
caught in the Thames, and sold to the inhabitants ( ?) at sixpence
per pound , must have surprised the reader. Of a place-hunter, a
friendly editor intended to say : - " He has secured a position in the
custom -house, as his well-known capacity convinced us he would ."
Perhaps the chirography of the editor was to blame for the
announcement which aroused the ire of the aspirant, when , on the
following day he perceived that, according to the paper, his success
was due to his “ well-known rapacity."
In the formation of a Welsh Land League, intending members
were assured that they could send in their names anonymously.
Another " bull " from the Principality is that of a Welsh reporter,
whose paragraph was headed : — Suicide of two persons.-- State
ment of the one that survived ."
An evening paper inserted the following : - " A little girl was
picked up in Street, by a watchman about three years old, who is
not expected to recover ;" and another notice ran, “ he was killed
and otherwise injured.” An announcement read, “ He blew out
his brains after bidding his wife good-bye with a gun ;" another
says, “ Died from her recent marriage," which the coronor's jury
had given as “recent hemorrhage ; ' ' while another verdict was thus
rendered : - " The deceased bore an accidental character, and the
jury returned a verdict of excellent death. '
A lad was setting up a poem in which the word “ Hecate "
occurred, but not being conversant with mythological lore,
he was, of course , ignorant that Hecate was the goddess of the in
fernal regions, and mistaking the orthography of the composer, he
produced the following :
“ Shall reign the He cat of the deepest hell."
A correspondent sent a piece of poetry to a newspaper with
these words : — " The following lines were written more than fifty
years ago, by one who has for many years slept in his grave for his
own amusement. "
A sensitive poet wrote of his sweetheart, and asserted that he
had “ kissed her under the silent stars ," but was almost driven to
the verge of despair when he found that the compositor had made
him say that he “ kicked her under the cellar stairs ."
" How to make babes grow : Soak them in boiling water, and
let them dry in the sun ” is the instruction given in type. The
editor however explained that " bulbs,” not babes, was meant.
Wishing to express himself concerning the appearance at a
picnic, of the belle of the town, a reporter wrote " She looked au
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fait , ” but found that the types had , “ She looked all feet.” The
editor of a “ society " journal, in his description of a bride, wrote :
“ Her feet were encased in shoes that might have been taken for
fairy boots." The following was what appeared : — “ Her feet were
encased in shoes that might have been taken for ferry -boats .'
“ There is an awful state of affairs in our town," says a paper,
“ the printer substituted the word " widows ' for windows. Our
editor wrote , “ the windows of the church want washing badly,
they are too dirty for any use, and a disgrace to the town.' We
apologise."
A young bride was described as “ bonny,” and an envious com
positor set her up as “ bony.” Another instance of the printer's
carelessness occurs in the story of the lover who wrote a poem
descriptive of his sweetheart for a local paper, in which the line,
" O , she is lovely , she is rosy," appeared as — " O , she is slorenly,
she is nosy."
One country paper speaks of a woman who “ died without the
aid of a physician ; " another states that a young lady at an
amateur concert had won a well -deserved encore by the exquisite
taste with which she sang the well-worn old song " An Angel's
Whisker ;" while a third , by substituting “ C ” for “ h ,” made &
railway-train run over a cow and “ cut it into calves.” Another
paper asserts that “ A gentleman , this morning, laid an egg on our
table that weighs all of four ounces.” A paper informed the public
that “ a man in a brown surtout was yesterday brought before the
court on a charge of stealing a small ox (box) from a ladies work .
bag, the stolen property being found in his waistcoat pocket." " A
rat,” (raft) says another paper, “ descending the river, came in
contact with a steamboat, and so serious was the damage done to
the boat, that great exertions were necessary to save it.” . Again,
“ a gentleman was recently brought up to answer the charge of
having eaten (beaten ) an omnibus conductor for demanding more
than his fare."
The various peculiarities of speakers often puzzle the reporters,
and cause blunders. Imagine the fact of a reporter having to sit
under a tedious and long -winded speech , delivered with a painful
monotony which is absolutely prostrating ; or one given with such
fiery impetuosity that the words, like Sir Boyle Roche's metaphor,
become jumbled up, and you will wonder how it is that more mis
takes do not appear when the matter is printed. Singular to say,
the three great orators of this age, Gladstone, Disraeli, and Bright,
with a clear, distinct utterance , have been the delight of pressmen ,
were so easy to follow , while lessnoted, although talented men
they
like Mr. Lowe (Lord Sherbrooke), W. E. Forster, and others, " have
been the horror " of those who have had to take down their orations.
It has been said of John Bright, that when the last words of a
sentence have been lost in the ringing cheers of the audience, he
has quietly repeated the missing portion to the reporters setting
beneath him ; and of the Prince of Wales it has been frequently
written , that his clear, and distinct enunciation ought to put to
shame some members of the House of Lords, who seem afraid that
what they utter should be heard at all. But even the most careful
of speakers are mis -reported at times. “ Breezy atmosphere ," in &
speech by Professor Blackie, in which he was dilating on the glories
of Edinburgh, became “ greasy atmosphere.” In Mr. Bright's
memorable speech at Manchester, he spoke of the alarm which the
London Reform Demonstration was excitingin the breasts of cer
tain persons at the West End , “ attenders of clubs," and so on . In
the papers of the following day, the expression became converted
into “ vendors of gloves in the West End. "
" The people's William ," as the “ Daily Telegraph ” dubbed Mr.
Gladstone, was once reported as having " sunk his boots, and burnt
his breeches,” when " sunk his boats, and burnt his bridges ” was
intended , while on another occasion he was represented as address .
ing a noisy “ snob," instead of a " mob."
“ What do the Italians want ? " asks & fervid orator. “ They
want to be a nation .” But the newspaper of next morning says-
“ They want to be in Asia.” One account says: — " The speechesin
the Reform debate threaten to stretch to the crack of the door,"
meaning of course , “ the crack of doom ," as Shakspeare wrote . A
Conservative Whip was once reported as having " forty members
on his back who are desirous of speaking in the great debate," the
words “ on his back," being a mistake for “ on his book." Mr.
Lowe made & furious attack upon the Treasury Bench , and
succeeded in “ touching the shirts of the government , ” this being
intended for “ vexing the skirts of the government.”
“ To avoid mistakes," says a well-known parliamentary writer,
" a reporter in the Gallery of the House of Commons will, before
beginning the report, often head the first slip of transcript with his
own name, and that of the gentleman who has preceded him , thus :
Jones follows Brown ;' and he adds similiar words to the last slip,
thus :-- Smith follows Jones. ' Sometimes these words by mistake
find their way into print, as on a celebrated occasion when Mr.
Disraeli (afterwards Lord Beaconsfield) , who was depicting in
glowing words the dangers to society arising from someact of the
Liberal government , exclaimed in themidstof his peroration, ' Then
sir, what follows ?' The question was unexpectedly answered in
one morning paper by the remarkable words : - Green follows
Robson .'
Tom Moore says :
« Tis dreadful to think what provoking mistakes,
The vile printing press in one's prosody makes,"
but still , in spite of all our disappointments, and all our annoyances,
we can afford to acceptthese mere gossamer plagues of journalism
when we reflect upon thenumerous advantageswhich are derived
from the advocacy, the cheapness , and the general agency of the
press.
“ Book of Rarities , ” by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov.G.T.
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Lodge, No. 636, was consecrated on Tuesday, at Morpeth,

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FRIARS LODGE , No. 1349.
THE installation meeting was held at the Ship and Turtle,
, .
W.M. The ordinary business being disposed of, theW.M. very
impressively passed Bro. Dr. Taylor, and raised Dr. Dove. Bro.
W. Yetton was elected a Joining Member. Bro . H. Marks P.M.
installed Bro. Charles Eschwege W.M., who invested his Officers.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the W.M. presented the I.P.M.
with a P.M.'s jewel and a supplementary one, which had been sub
scribed by the members of the Lodge.
A sumptuous banquet wasîafterwards served under the personal
superintendence of Bro. Ashby, to whom every credit is duo for the
pains he took to see everyone properly attended to. The usual
Loyal toasts followed. Bro. Eschwege assured his hearers that the
proudest moment of his life was that night whenthey had placed
in his trust the Warrant of the Friars Lodge, and his every effort
would be used to hand it to his successor pure and unsullied. His
whole heart was with them , even when Africa's sun poured on his
head and the sea divided them , and now that his year of office had
been so brilliantly inaugurated, he took it as an omen that they
would have every reason to say he had been faithful to his duty.
The toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bros. Jacobs, Weston,
Phillips, &c. The W.M. gave the toast of the Past Masters, spoke
with pleasure of the support they rendered to the Lodge, and
especially mentioned his indebtedness to Bro . H. Marks for his
rendering of the installation ceremony.
Mention should be made, says the “ East London Observer,”
of the excellent musical arrangements made by Bro. De Casseres
P.M. Under his direction a most enjoyable concert was given , the
artistes being Miss Alice Motterway (whose rendering of " Killar
ney " was very charming), Madame Helen Coleman, Herr Musco
vitz, and Mr. W. J. Derby.
0 0 0 The Immediate Past Master proposed the health of the W.M.
ALL SAINTS LODGE, No. 1716.
THE monthly meeting was held at High Street, Poplar, on the
supported by his Officers, and several Brethren.
Bros. Godding, Osman, Kennedy, With and Batt were raised,
and Messrs. John James Oates and Percy Coward, having been
duly approved, were initiated according to ancient custom . Both
ceremonies were admirably worked .
The joining fee was advanced from five to ten guineas, and a
Committee was appointed to consider the advisability of raising
the annual subscription. All Masonic business being finished the
Brethren adjourned to supper.
o not helpfeeling when so long a period as eighteen years was spoken
BISHOPSGATE LODGE, No. 2396.
THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday,
presidency of Bro. H. J. Tibbatts W.M.
The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed,
the report of the Auditors was submitted and duly received, after
which Bro. Alfred J. Hollington, who has already won distinction
in the Craft as Master of No. 58 and Grand Steward, was regularly
installed as W.M. , Bro. G. N. Johnson Past Master of the Lodge
officiating, and afterwards giving the addresses. The new Officers
were appointed as follow : Samuel Jacobs P.P.G.P. Herts. S.W. ,
David A. Romain J.W. , Frederick Dadswell Treas. , Milton Smith
Sec ., C. J. Thomas S.D. , W. Newman J.D. , W. Jacobs I.G., Henry
Mead P.P.G.D.C. Middlesex D.C., J. F. Haskins P.P.G.Orgt. Essex
Organist, A. P. Little and E. H. Mead Stewards, R. H. Goddard
Tyler.
The next business before the Lodge was the presentation of a
Past Master's jewel to the outgoing ruler, and in giving this Bro.
Hollington said the Lodge had every cause to be particularly grati.
fied at the conduct of the Master of the past year. The Lodgo was
but young, and he did not wish to suggest that one of its rulers had
acted better than the others, but hedid venture to say that no one
had more faithfully discharged his duty than the Brother he was
then investing with the P.M. jewel of the Lodge ; he did this with
the best wishes of every member among them , who hoped the
recipient would enjoy long life and happiness to be with them for
many years to come.
The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Insti
tution for Girls, to be placed on the list of the Immediate Past
Master, who is acting as Steward for the next Festival of the
Institution , and Bro. Hollington having signified his intention to
give fifty guineas towards the formation of a Lodge Benevolent
Fund, a notice to establish such a Fund at the next meeting was
given by the Secretary. A proposition for Initiation having been
handed in the Lodge was closed ,and the company adjourned to the
banquet, which, being of the most enjoyable character, was a credit
to the Great Eastern establishment, and bore testimony alike to
the capability of Bro. Becker, under whose supervision it was
served, aswell as the skill of the staff under his direction .
In addition to Officers already named , two of the honorary
members of the Lodge : Rev. J. S. Brownrigg P.G.C., and Bro.
C. F. Hogard P.G.St.B .; H. J. AdamsP.G.Sw.B., J. H. Whadcoat
Grand Masters' Lodge, No. 1 , W.M. Royal Athelstan , No. 19, R. J.
Beeton P.P.G.St.B., J. Noyes P.G.S., H.M. Bates P.M. 91P.G.S.,
C. E. Smith P.G.S., H. Airey P.M. 1389, C. Free P.M. 1227,
H. Clements P.M. 1237, D. J. Ross P.M. 862, H. Glenn P.M. 19,
's
cle
oni 141
Ohr .
Myers P.M. 188, Dr. Beswick 11,W. C. Smith S.W. 2264, Jacobs
I.Ğ. 43, Alex. Ritchie 173, A. Woolf 1610, W. Roach_49 , A. C.
Burnley 19, H. C. Amendt 1617, F. A. Lloyd 2411, D.E. Watson
973, M. Woolf 1766, A. Clarke P.M. 1924, Knight 95 , Morris 1827,
A. Wormull P.M. 19, Campbell 933, Morgan 177, and others were
present.
Letters of regret at inability to attend were received from the
Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, Ald. Sir Jos. Renals, Ald.
Davies, Ald. Sir Reginald Hanson, W. M. Bywater P.G.Sw.B.,
Frank Richardson P.G.D. , Rev. Preb. Rogers, Lt.-Col . Sewell
Davies, A. J. Altman, Baron de Bush, C. B. Barnes, & c .
At the conclusion of the repast grace was sung, and then the
Master gave the toast of the Queen and the Craft, followed by that
of the Grand Master, who he said thoroughly devoted himself to the
duties of his exalted position.
The next toast was that of the Grand Officers. The Master
spoke of a quiet little titter which he fancied he had noticed among
the Brethren on his right (Bro.Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain ,
Bro. Adams P.G.Sw.B., and Bro. Hogard P.G.St.B.), when he
said the Grand Master did all the principal work of Freemasonry,
but he fully recognised that those in subordinate positions had
much to do, and faithfully carried out the part that fell to their
lot. Their Lodge was well- known to Grand Officers, who would , he
was sure, give the Bishopsgate credit for trying to accord them a
hearty welcome at all times,as well as do all that lay in the power
of the members for the good of Freemasonry. As a young Lodge
they were particularlyindebted to Grand Officers , who had per
formed the chief part in their consecration.
Rev. Bro. Brownrigg was the first to respond. It was verging
on twenty - six years since he had received his appointment as
Chaplain in Grand Lodge, but the heartiness of the welcome he
had received had not waned. Having won distinction themselves
the Grand Officers were anxious to teach others, and he jokingly
referred to two matters in this direction , first, having themselves
learnt to smoke at an early stage of the evening they were desirous
to set an example for others ; hence the applicability of the recent
remarks of the Master. Secondly, the Grand Officers had learnt
that ordinary Brethren much preferred listening to good music
than to long rigmaroles from Grand Officers, so that he felt it only
necessary to thank them . Bro. Adams also responded, in brief
terms.
He once more assumed the emblem of power in the Lodge with
infinite pleasure, because having passed through what he might
term his twelve months' ordeal in the chair, he was now in the
position for the first time to propose the toast of its Master, and
this pleasure was heightened because he knew their present chief
intended - provided he had health and strength - to make the
Lodge better than it had been before. The new ruler was no young
Mason, for eighteen years ago he was a Master in Freemasonry,
and he brought such experience to bear upon his present efforts as
should ensure their success. He was looking for the cordial assis
tance of every member of the Lodge, and with that a successful
year would be assured .
In reply, the Master, having tendered his thanks, said one could
of as having elapsed since a previous Mastership, that he was
getting intothe sere and yellow leaf. The Bishopsgate Lodge had
conferred on him the highest honour it was in the power of the
members to bestow , and recognising this he assured them he should
endeavour to act up to the standard they desired for their Lodge.
If he failed in the work before him it would be from inability rather
than from any want of desire on his part, and in telling them how
much obliged he was for the reception of the toast of his health,
he assured them it would give him the greatest pleasure to do
everything in his power for their young, but at the same time
exceedingly prosperous and useful Lodge .
The next toast was the Visitors, which the Master was sure
would be well received. He maintained that, young as was the
Bishopsgate Lodge, there was no other more pleased to see guests
than they were. They had a goodly array that night, notwith
standing which there were very many who had not been able to
avail themselves of the invitations that had been sent out. It was
very difficult to select anyone from so illustrious a list as was
before him to respond to so illustrious a toast, as all were equally
welcome , and they were pleased to see each of them. He trusted
what they had done in Lodge had satisfied the Visitors, and that
what had been done since had been acceptable to them.
Bro. Noyes was the first to respond. It was an unusual pleasure
for him to be the guest of a Lodge which was in reality a daughter
of his Mother Lodge, and to see such perfection in the working as
they had witnessed that day.
Bro. Whadcoat expressed his gratification. As Worshipful
Master of No. 19 he felt proud that they were, in a measure,
answerable for the Bishopsgate coming into existence, his
Lodge having signed the petition for its Warrant. He also
congratulated the Lodge on its determination to establish a Bene
volent Fund, and particularly on the handsome start made in this
direction by the Worshipful Master. He should like to see older
Lodges following on the same lines , and considered that if it became
the custom to endeavour to keep pace with the younger ones in this
direction it would be well .
The toast of the I.P.M. and P.Ms. was next on the list. The
W.M. considered it might reasonably be termed the toast of the
evening. It was quite natural for a Master to feel that he was fast
verging into that seat of comfort just then occupied by the I.P.M.,
who was really enjoying the peace and quietness that came as a
reward for busy times during the preceding year. The Brother he
was specially referring to was an exceptional Past Master, one who
might be envied by any Lodge. He had given the members of the
Bishopsgate such a display of his skill as was worthythe imitation
of every officer and member among them . They had besides, two
other Past Masters in their Lodge, who had done good service for
it. One of them had sent a telegram regretting his unavoidable
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absence, the other had performed the Installation ceremony for
them that night, but had left at the conclusion of the Lodge pro
ceedings, so that it was impossible for him to speak in reply to the
toast. But the one who was present was a host in himself, and
was generally appreciated .
The I.P.M. acknowledged the toast, and tendered his thanks
for the handsome jewel presented to him in Lodge. He had
promised, when elected to fill the chair of the Lodge, to do his
best to uphold its dignity, and he had ever striven to do this. If
his small efforts had merited their approval he was much gratified.
The very handsome jewel they had been pleased to present him
with was a tangible expression of the approval he had been striving
to win during the pastyear. He then referred to his Stewardship
for the Girls School , and thanked the Lodge for its vote on that
behalf, which vote he hoped would be supplemented by many
others from individual members. He also spoke of the special
Masonic service to be held at St. Botolph's Church in the evening
of Ascension Day, when the body of the church would be reserved
for Brethren in Masonic clothing - the necessary dispensation
having been given for the public display.
The joint toast of the Treasurer, Secretary and Director of Cere
monies was next given . They all regretted the circumstances that
kept their Treasurer away from the meeting that day. The Secre
tary was one of the best Officers it was possible to find,his only
real fault being -- if fault it was -- that he was ready to do every
body's work , that of the Worshipful Master and all thrown in , but
there was no fear of his having to do this in the present case ; they
mightrather rely on his striving to do everything in his power on
their behalf, and they were reaping the benefit of his efforts. The
Master also spoke a few words in praise of the D.C.
The Secretary replied, tendering thanks for the very kindswords
said in praise of those included in the toast, some of which he felt
were unmerited. They all regretted the absence of the Treasurer,
who had been associated with the Craft for a period of 38 years
the most of any of the members of the Lodge. The Master had
spoken of the work attached to the Secretaryship, undoubtedly
there was some, but his experience of it was that it more resembled
along a flowing stream under easy
the peaceful gliding of a barque
sail than anything of a troublesome character . Their Lodge had
made steady progress. It started with sixteen founders, and at
the close of the first year had twenty-eight members, at the end of
the second year there were thirty-one , and now they had thirty
six. Doubtless they could have made it a much larger Lodge
had they desired to do so, but they had preferred to follow the
advice of their Consecrating Officer - Bro. Shadwell H. Clerke
to study quality first and quantity afterwards. Eight of the mem
bers of the Lodge had each seen twenty -eight years service in the
Craft, and many others could boast of an almost equally long
experience, so that the Lodge, though young in itself, possessed
some experienced Masons, which was a safeguard that they were
not likely to get into trouble.
Bro . Mead D.C. also lamented the absence of the Treasurer. He
had virtually given up Freemasonry , but being so closely associated
with the district from which the Lodge took its namehe had not
been able to resist associating himself with it, with the result that
he bad found all his old interest in Freemasonry return and he felt
quite capable of doing what he hoped to accomplish in the way of
helping to bring the Lodge to perfection .
The toast of the Officers concluded the programme, and in pro
posing this the Master referred tothe past experiences of several of
those in Office in the Lodge, who had passed the chair in other
places, while as regarded the youngər ones coming on he believed
they were anxious to do what their elders had accomplished, or
even excel them .
The two Wardens acknowledged, and then the Tyler gave the
concluding toast, bringing a very pleasant evening to a termination
at an early hour.
was the excel. toast. He had watched from time totime the career and steady
lentNot
programme enjoyable
the least of part of the
music arranged proceedings
under the direction of Dr.
Haskins Organist of the Lodge, the artistes being Miss Ethel Winn ,
Miss Hermione Hamilton, Miss Alice Andrews, Miss Ethel Bevans,
Bro. Charles Butler, Bro. W. H. Webb and Bro. Schartau (in place
of Bro. James Kift , who was indisposed ).
0 0 0 by all.
ÆSCULAPIUS LODGE , No. 2410.
THE concluding meeting of a most successful Masonic year was
Theca ,says the Lancet,” at the Café Royal, Regent Street,
on the 11thinst., the Worshipful Master, E. Ernest Pocock, M.D. ,
presiding. Jacob Pickett, M.D., was unanimously elected Master
for the ensuing year. G. Danford Thomas, M.D. , and Thomas
Dutton , M.D., were re- elected Treasurer and Secretary respectively.
F. Harry Simpson and James Crooks, M.D., were admitted to the
third degree, and J. Routledge Bosworth , M.R.C.S., to the second.
W. Arbuthnot Lane , M.S., and C. Luxmore Drew, M.B., Barrister-at
Law , were appointed auditors to examine the accounts, which, the
Treasurer
down to a very enjoyable dinner and spent a pleasant evening.
Professor G. Hare Philipson , M.D. , D.C.L.,made an eloquent
speech in response to the hearty manner his health was drunk ,and,
as an apology for not being a regular attendant at the Lodge meet
ings, pleaded distance as his excuse.
0 0 0 The Lodge was opened by the esteemed W.M. J. A. Fowler who
We learn that a Warrant has been granted for a
new Lodge to meet at New Barnet , under the title of the
Barnet Lodge, No. 2509, and that the consecration
will probably take place on the 28th of May . Brother
J. M. McLeod , Secretary R.M.I. for Boys, will be the
first Master.
Chronicle . ( 28TH APRIL 1894,
PROVINCIAL .
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HENGIST LODGE, No. 195.
T the meeting on the 5th inst. , an uncommon and interesting
АТ ceremony took place , the presentation of a handsome Volume
of the Sacred Law to each of the Boys who recently carried the
Bible in the procession of Freemasons at the laying of the founda
tion stone of St. John's Church , at Boscombe . In presenting the
volumes the Worshipful Master Dr. W. R. Thomas P.M. P.P.G.
S.D. West Yorks, said :-Master Vye, Master Preston , and Masters
Hawker, you are sons of respected Masons, and as such you were
lately permitted to take part in a procession of Freemasons, when
engaged in a sacred and holy work. You had the honour of con
veying the Volume of the Sacred Law to its new resting place at
Boscombe, where an edifice is being raised in which the words con
tained in that Sacred Volume will be preached for many many
years, and to generations yet unborn .
In commemoration of the interesting event, it was decided by
Provincial Grand Lodge that a copy of the Bible should be presen
ted to each one of you . You are Lewises. The word Lewis denotes
strength ; and to Masons, the son of a Mason . As a Lewis, it is
the duty of each one of you to honour your father and mother; to
help them, if necessary, to bear the beat and burthen of the day ;
and to assist in rendering their declining years happy and comfor:
able. As the Worshipful Master of the oldest Lodge in Bourne
mouth, I have the pleasure of presenting to each one of you a copy
of the Holy Bible, and I trust that it will be your constant
companion through life. By it, you will be taught your duty to
God , to your neighbour, and to yourself. To God , by never men
tioning His name, save with that awe and reverence which are due
from the creature to the Creator ; to your neighbour, by doing unto
him as you would that he, under similar circumstances, should do
unto you ; and to yourself, by never doing anything of which you
need be ashamed , ever remembering that His all -seeing eye beholds
you , and that He is always watching and caring for you . I trust
that you, in after years , will , after living a good and well spent life,
be able to look back with pleasure, to the few happy moments you
spent ' as boys' in a Mason's Lodge, and that the presentation of
this grand old work will influence your whole career in life.
O 0 0
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE, No. 726.
THE installation was held on Wednesday, the 18th inst ., at the
T Lodge Room , Swan Hotel , Stafford . There was a large
attendance of Brethren, including Lieut.-Col. Bindley Deputy
Provincial Grand Master in charge of the Province, to witness the
installation of Bro . George Wormal, the present Mayor of Stafford,
as Master for the year.
The Lodge was opened by the W.M., Bro. C. J. Nevitt, and, as
had been confidently expected , he admirably performed the whole
of the ceremonies and addresses with marked effect.
The business of the evening being concluded , the Brethren ad .
journed to the banquet room , where a superb repast was served
under the personal superintendence of Miss Perks, in her usual
satisfactory manner.
The usual Loyal toasts having been honoured , those of Grand
and Provincial Grand Lodges were given by the newly installed
W. Master, and ably responded to by Lieut.-Col. Bindley, who, in
thecourse of his remarks, made special reference to the installation
in June next of Brother the Earl of Dartmouth Provincial Grand
Master Designate, and hoped all would make effort to attend. Bro.
Wooldridge Prov. G.D.C., in proposing the health of the newly
made W.M., said it was 'a particularly pleasant duty to propose the
progress made by their W.M. , and they all knew the unique and
popular position he held as chief magistrate of the borough and
now W.M. of No. 726. Regarding the latter honour, which had
been conferred upon him that day, and speaking for himself,
he was perfectly sure the Brethren would confirm it when he
said they were proud to acknowledge him, because he was beloved
The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm, and the W.M. on
rising to respond was greeted with a hearty welcome. The Masonic
Charities was proposed by Rev. S. Wickham Jones (in the unavoid .
able absence of Bro . M. Barker, the President of the Staffordshire
Masonic Association, and who had attended specially, but was
compelled to leave by an early train ), who stated that the Stafford
shire Knot Lodge very nearly headed the list in the Province, only
one other Lodge subscribing more. The W.M. , who is also Charity
Steward, responded. Other toasts followed .
0 0 0
LEWIS LODGE , No. 872.
N the .,
I.P.M. , Brother Archibald William Johnston. There are black
sheep in every flock, and although all belonged to the mystic tie
the ti secret " oozed out that something beyond the ordinary busi
ness of the evening was to be transacted, hence the large number
of visitors and Brethren .
said it gave him much pleasure to see such a large, influential, and
representative gathering of Brethren as were present that evening.
He knew that they had assembled in such numbers to show their
appreciation of the skill, ability, and zeal which Bro . Johnston
had displayed during the year as W.M.
To him it was a great treat to scan the roll of illustrious Masters,
who had so worthily filled the chair recently vacated by Brother
Johnston ,
 28T8 APRIL 1894. )
The Freemason's Ohroniole . 143

Some were no longer with them , it having pleased the Great AGRICOLA LODGE , No. 1991.
Archit tho Univers
of ch
ectwhi e to call them away from labour here to
that rest is glorious. Hewas sure , in placing Bro . Johnston's THE installation meeting took place on the 23rd , at the Masonio
e
nam on their roll of wort hy and distinguished Past Masters , they TH Hall, Castlegate , York . There was a large assembly of
another bright ornament to its already lengthy list. Brethren , including visitors from other Lodges in the Province ,who
were adding assisted in installing Bro . David Young the Senior Warden into the
And now it gave him more pleasure than he could express to pre chair for the ensuing year.
sent to Bro . Johnston , on behalf of his Officers, a Past Master's After the transaction of the formal business of the Lodge, the
Jewel, and he hoped he would be spared for many years to wear it. W.M -elect was duly installed by Brother George Manton P.M ,
Bro . Fowler then placed the jewelon Bro. Johnston's breast, while P.G.St.B. N.and E. Yorkshire.
the Brethren present accorded him Masonic honours. The Worshipful Master invested the Officers .
The jewel bore the following inscription : The Secretary read apologies for non -attendance, from the
“ Presented to Deputy . Prov. G. Master, the Provincial Grand Secretary, the
BRO, ARCHIBALD WILLIAM JOHNSTON , ProvincialGrand Treasurer, and others.
P.M. Lewis Lodge , No. 872, The installation banquet was held in the evening at Brother
Bucktin's, the Coach and Horses, Ousegate , under the presidency of
by the Officers for 1893 , as a token of regard .” the newly installed W.M., who was well supported .
Bro . Johnston , who spoke with emotion, replied in suitable The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured, that of the
terms. He said the proceedings of the evening would be indeliby W. Master, and success to the Agricola Lodge, being received with
stamped on his memory. It was one ofthose episodes in life that enthusiasm on the proposition of the Installing Past Master.
could never be effaced by time's rude hand. He assured his hearers
he had never for a moment anticipated such a spontaneous out 0 0 0
burst of good feeling as had been accorded him that night. He ROBINSON LODGE , No. 2046 .
was sure they would excuse him saying all he would like, but he
had been so taken by surprise that his thoughts , which ordinarily
flowed fast enough , refused to come to his help on this occasion , this Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Girls School,
but he thanked all present, and bis past Officers particularly , for Since 1890 this Lodge, though not very strong in number, has
subscribed about £ 80 to the various Masonic Charities .
the good wishes they had expressed to him that evening.
O O o It is interesting to record that during the winter months
lectures on scientific and archæological subjects, cognate to
HARROGATE AND CLARO LODGE, No. 1001. Masonry,
Lodge, who have been
have madegiventhese the members
to matters by Brethren
their study. of the
The Lodge is
N the 13th inst., the members celebrated their annual festival rapidly rising to a high position in its Province, and its traditions
ONat the Masonic Hall, Harrogate , when Bro. Walter Davey for hospitality and harmonious good fellowship bave been well
was installed as Master, the ceremony being performed by Bro . J. carried out by the present W.M., Bro. H. F. Whyman .
A. Macnab I.P.M. The newly -appointed W.M , invested his
Officers. 0 0 0
At the conclusion of the ceremony a banquet was held ,at which
ST . DAVID'S LODGE, No. 2226.
there was a good attendance, Brethren being present from the
Alfred (Leeds), the Philanthropic (Leeds), Agricola (York), and THE installation took place on the 19th inst., at Rhymney . Bro.
other neighbouring Lodges. T : John Llewellgn J.W. was installed by Bro . J. J. Williams,
O 0 O assisted by Bro. T. Morgan . The Officers were invested . The ban .
quet was provided by Bro . and Host Turner , and the usual toast
LEWISES LODGE, No. 1209. list was gone through .
N Wednesday, the 11th inst., at the Royal Hotel, Ramsgate, o 0 O
ON was held the installation and annual banquet. There was a
CORINTHIAN LODGE , No. 2350.
large and representative attendance at both functions, several
Brethren coming from Sandwich , Broadstairs, and elsewhere to THIS Lodge celebrated its Festivalat the Pennington Memorial
take part in the proceedings. The ceremony of installation was
impressively performed , the Worshipful Master for 1894-5 being was installed Master by Bro . J. D. Murray P.G. Treas. England ,
Bro . George Chapman . assisted by Bro. W. Simpson Prov. S.G.W., after which the new
Fifty-two sat down to a sumptuous banquet, provided in splen W.M. invested his Officers.
did style by Bro . J. J. Roach . A lengthy toast list was gone At the close of the ceremony the Brethren proceeded to the
through . banquet, which was presided over by W.M.Christopher. The usual
0 O O Loyal and Masonic toasts were pledged .
HAMILTON LODGE, No. 1600.
THE Anniversary took place on the 16th inst., when Bro . W. H.
Handsley . MARK MASONRY .
The Brethren adjourned to the White Horse Hotel, where the
usual banquet was provided by Bro . Hıbbitt, and was served in an
excellentmanner. ROSE AND THISTLE LODGE, No. 158 .
Afterwards the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . THE Brethren assembled in the Masonic Hall, King Street ,
0 0 O
S.W. Bro . Walter Simpson I.P.M.officiated as Installing Master,
ROSE OF RABY LODGE, No. 1650 . and the new W.M. invested his Officers.
THE annual meeting was held on the 24th , at the Mechanics' At the post-prandialproceedings, which were enlivened by some
excellent songs, the customary Loyal and Mark toasts were
elect , Bro. Lord Barnard S.W., the ceremony being performed by pledged .
the Provincial Grand Master Sir Hedworth Williamson, Bart. O o o
There was a large attendance, including several Provincial Officers. JOHN O'GAUNT LODGE, No. 172 .
1 he Lodge was opened by Sir Hedworth Williamson and the
Officers of Provincial Grand ' Lodge. Bro. C. D. Hill Drury acted T the annual gathering, Bro. F. J. Sowby was installed W.M.
as Deputy P.G.M.until the arrival of Bro. Canon H. B. Tristram .
The W.M.-elect was presented by the ProvincialGrand Secretary
most ably installed .
(Bro . R.Hudson ), and in due form wasthought
At the close the P.G.M. said he it right to express to
Lord Barnard the great gratification it had been to him to come HOTELS , ETC.
there that day, his first Masonic experience since his return from
foreign parts. He congratulated the Lodge on the choice of their ALING - Feathers Hotel.
W.M., on the waythe Lodge had been conducted , and on thehearty EALING
and sympathetic attendance of so many members of that Province ,
and also of the Provinces of Northumberland and North and East View of Sea
Yorkshire . It gave him the highest satisfaction that Lord Barnard EnPIRINE – Pier A. ,TAY
Hotel, Cavendish LOR , Proprietor .
Place
had become W.M., because it would enable him (Sir Hedworth ) to
take the earliest opportunity to advance his Lordship in Prov. G.
Lodge . In a few years he and his worthy Brother Canon Tristram Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application .
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor .
might not be as fit to rule the Province as they were now , and it
was pleasing to find they had a nobleman taking such an interest
in the Craft, who would honour the Province in succeeding either HAVERFORDWEST - Queen's Eamily and Comms.ercial Hotel,
himself or his worthy Deputy .
The Lodge was afterwards closed in due form by Lord Barnard. RICHMo mmodatient for
accommodation Earte oradjoins
for Large Small Bailway
Parties. Station . Every
Letters of apology had been received for absence from Sir M. W.
Ridley, the Marquess of Zetland, and the Hon . W. T. Orde
Powlett . Stabling . J.J. FILMER , Proprietor.
In the evening a banquet was held at the King's Head Hotel, YOWES (WEST)-Gloucester and Globe Hotels .
when an excellent menu was served . The usual Loyal and Masonic COWES
toasts were given . Sir Hedworth Williamson replied for the G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor.
Provincial Grand Lodge , and proposed the toast of the W.M. Lord
Barnard , which wasmost enthusiastically received, and his Lord
OOKBINDING in all its branches. Price list on application .
ship replied. Bº Morgan , Fleet Works, Bulwer Road , New Bernet,
 144 The Freemason's Ohronicle . 28th ÁPRIL 1894.

TAXING NON -AFFILIATES .
CON -AFFILIATED Master Masons in Tennessee
NONare required by the Grand Lodge to pay annually
to the Secretary of the Lodge within whose jurisdiction
they reside, the sum of two dollars. The Secretary
must forward the same to the Grand Secretary , and the
money thus accumulated is designated as the “ Widow
and Orphan Fund ," to be disposed of as the Grand
Lodge may direct. Non -affiliates who fail to pay such
contribution are reported to the Grand Lodge for
discipline . If two dollars could be collected annually
from every non - affiliate in the United States, it woulă
build and maintain a National Widows' and Ophans '
Home that would accommodate all the widows and
orphans of Masons who need assistance . Judging , how
ever, from the annual report of the Grand Secretary of
Tennessee we fear the great army of non -affiliates do
not generally pay their two dollars, as the sum reported
as received from that source was only $ 104, showing
that only fifty -two had paid , while there are probably
several thousand in the State . When a Mason takes
out a dimit he voluntarily surrenders all rights and
privileges pertaining to Lodge membership ; and hence
the tax levied on him is simply for the privilege of being
a Mason . It is not much wonder that so few pay .
Every man who becomes a Mason does so by his
own voluntary act, or as he is required to declare, of his
own free will and accord .” Whether he shall there
after all his life retain an active membership in some
Lodge, we think him as free to decide for himself.
While we think it is the duty of every Mason to be a
member of a Lodge and contribute to its support, and
that when one ceases to do so he should be deprived of
the benefits that are derived from being thus associated
together, we still think every one is free to decide for
himself which he will do . If he surrenders his claims
on a Lodge by taking out a dimit he suffers the pevalty
of forfeiture of all rights and privileges in a Lodge.
Upon what principles a Grand Lodge may impose upon
him an additional penalty by fining him two dollars &
year is not within our Masonic knowledge . Many
Brethren dimit because they are unable to pay the
annual dues. They forego what they would greatly
enjoy that their families may not suffer. Is it right then
for Grand Lodge to take a like sum from them without
à recompense ? Is it right for such Brethren to be
subjected to discipline and disgraced by suspension or
expulsion from the Order ? If so , we are mistaken in
the purpose of this great time-honoured Institution.
" Masonic Advocate .'

74 Athol, Birmingham 360 Pomfret, Northampton

NEXT WEEK .
Monday .
1615 Bayard, 33 Golden Square
62 Social, Manchester
148 Lights, Warrington
353 Royal Sussex, Winshill
1218 Prince Alfred, Ashton -under -Lyne
1258 Kennard , Pontypool
1688 Buxton , Buxton
1753 Obedience, Okehampton
Tuesday.
Colonial Board, at 4
18 Old Dundee, City Terminus Hotel
171 Amity, Ship and Turtle
1257 Grosvenor, Freemasons-hall
1259 Duke of Edinburgh, Limehouse
1472 Henley, North Woolwich
1662 Beaconsfield , Walthamstow
2128 United Northern Counties, Inns of
Court Hotel, High Holborn
2190 Savage Club , Freemasons-hall
70 St. John, Plymouth
103 Beaufort, Bristol
120 Palladian , Hereford
124 Marquis of Granby, Durham
158 Adam's, Sheerness
209 Etonian , Windsor
226 Benevolence, Littleboro '
252 Harmonic , Dudley
265 Royal Yorkshire, Keighley
294 Constitutional, Beverley
315 Royal York , Brighton
340 Alfred, Oxford
364 Cambrian , Neath
393 St. David , Berwick
1222 St. Kew , Weston-super -Mare
1244 Marwood , Redcar
1282 Ancholme, Brigg
1310 Harrow , Harrow
1336 Square and Compass, Wrexham
1509 Madoc, Portmadoc
1619 Sackville , East Grinstead
1780 Albert Edward , Southampton
1785 St. Petroc, Padstow
1807 Loyal Wye, Builth
1908 Cholmondeley, Frodsham
1970 Hadrian , S. Shields
1981 Arnold , East Molesey
2032 Richmond, Richmond
2129 Dorothy Vernon , Bakewell
2133 Swan of Avon , Stratford -on -Avon
2136 St. Michael, Bishops Stortford
2260 Ridley, Newcastle -on -Tyne
2290 Fairfield , Fairfield
2295 Scarisbrick, Southport
2475 Border, Blackwater
Wednesday .
Grand Chapter, at 6
1298 Royal Standard , Cock Tav., Highbury
1491 Athenæum , Criterion
1585 Royal Commemoration , Putney
94 Phænix , Sunderland 362 Doric , Grantham
159 Brunswick , East Stonehouse 1231 Savile, Elland
164 Perseverance, Sidmouth 1284 Brent, Topsham
168 Mariners, Guernsey 1304 Olive Union , Horncastle
279 St. John , Leicester 1324 Okeover, Ripley
282 Bedford , Tavistock 1379 Marquess of Ripon , Darlington
287 Unanimity , Stockport 1384 Equity, Widnes
298 Harmony, Rochdale 1473 Bootle ,
326 Moira of Honour, Bristol 1500 Walpole, Norwich
327 St. John, Wigton 1504 Red Rose of Lancaster, Padiham
1205 Metham , East Stonehouse 1513 Friendly , Barnsley
1206 Cinque Ports, Sandwich 1557 Albert Edward , Hexham
1274 Earl of Durham , Chester-le -Street 1565 Earl of Chester, Lymm
1333 Athelstan , Atherstone 1639 Watling Street, Stony Stratford
1790 Old England, Thornton Heath
1335 Lindsay, Wigan
1354 Marquis of Lorne, Leigh 1829 Burrell, Brighton
1461 Clausentum , Woolston 1874 Lechmere, Kidderminster
1478 Longleat, Warminster 1899 Wellesley, Sandhurst
1532 Bective, Carlisle 2169 Osborne, East Cowes, I. of Wight
1549 Abercorn , Great Stanmore 2255 Philbrick , Chingford
1620 Marlborough, Liverpool 2317 Bisley, Woking
1660 Arlecdon , Frizington 2321 Acacia , Bradford
1736 St. John, Halifax 2350 Corinthian , Hindley
1862 Stranton , West Hartlepool 2386 Clarence, Chester
2024 Raymond Thrupp, Hampton Court
2042 Apollo , Liverpool Friday .
2193 Queen's Jubilee, Nelson 2076 Quatuor Coronati, Freemasons-hall
2224 Fairfield , Long Eaton
44 Friendship , Manchester
2330 St. Lawrence, Ridsey
2368 Alan, Alderley Edge 242 St. George , Doncaster
291 Rural Philanthropic , Highbridge
2382 Loyal Hay, Hay
2464 Longsight, Longsight 306 Alfred , Leeds
1230 Barnard, Barnard Castle
2490 Ampthill, Ampthill
1295 Gooch , New Swindon
Thursday . 1375 Architect, Chorlton-cum - Hardy
1405 Southwell, Nottingham
10 Westminster & Keystone, Freemasons.
hall 1561 Morecambe, Morecambe
1664 Gosforth , Gosforth
27 Egyptian , Anderton's
45 Strong Man , Guildhall Tavern 1725 Douglas, Maidstone
1754 Windsor, Penarth
231 St. Andrew , Freemasons -hall
1216 Macdonald , Camberwell 1838 Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers , Wol.
verhampton
1288 Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern,Highbury
1361 United Service, Café Royal 1993 Wolseley, Manchester
2433 Minerva, Birkenhead
1425 Hyde Park, Paddington
1445 Prince Leopold , Aldgate 2491 White Rose of York, Sheffield
1724 Kaisar-i-Hind, Café Royal Saturday .
1765 Trinity College, 13 Mandeville- place
1950 Southgate , New Soughgate 142 St. Thomas, Ship and Turtle
24 Newcastle, Newcastle -on -Tyne 1928 Gallery, Anderton's
31 United Industrious, Canterbury 2182 Sterndale Bennett, Camberwell
38 Union , Chichester 2202 Regent's Park, York and Albany
41 Royal Cumberland, Bath 1223 Amherst , Riverhead
110 Loyal Cambrian , Merthyr Tydvil 1388 Canynges, Bristol
114 British Union, Ipswich 1458 Truth , Manchester
123 Lennox, Richmond, Yorks 1466 Hova Ecclesia , Brighton
195 Hengist, Bournemouth 1494 Felix , Hampton Court
219 Prudence, Todmorden 1550 Prudence, Plymouth
249 Mariners, Liverpool 1567 Elliot, Feltham
254 Trinity, Coventry 1929 Mozart, Croydon
266 Naphtali, Heywood 2054 Wilson Iles, Rickmansworth
269 Fidelity, Blackburn 2077 Epping, Chingford
289 Fidelity , Leeds 2148 Walsingham , Wilmington
295 Combermere of Union , Macclesfield 2205 Pegasus, Gravesend
300 Minerva, Ashton -under-Lyne 2323 Bushey Hall, Bushey
305 Apollo , Beccles 2331 Ravenscroft , Barnet
309 Harmony, Fareham 2442 St. Clement, Leigh
317 Affability , Manchester 2473 Molesey , E.Molesey
 THE
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the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England .
VOL. XXXIX.- No. 1,008 .
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY , 5th
PLEASURABLE ANTICIPATIONS.
HATEVER the result of the Festival to be held
WHA on Wednesday, on behalf of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls, there is no gainsaying the fact that
its prospects look most encouraging , and we earnestly
hope that the outcome will be such as to justify the
pleasurable anticipations we are now able to entertain
in regard to it ; further, that the efforts of the Board of
Stewards, which is something like 430 strong , may
result in such an addition to the funds of the Institution
as will enable the good work of the School to be con
tinued , even if it is not possible , at no very distant date ,
to attempt something in the way of an extension .
It must be recognised at the outset , however, that
the surroundings of this year's Festival are of an
exceptional character, and calculated to take the result
outside the usual course , so much so that it would be
most unwise to count on the regular average being
realised per Steward . In the first place there are an
exceptional number of unattached Stewards on this
year's list, and previous experience has taught us that
these independent workers do not produce as high an
average as others who work with a Province, a Lodge,
or some recognised organisation behind them .
not cause for surprise when we bear in mind that very
many of these special Stewards are unattached solely
because some other member of their Lodge is already
on the list of Stewards, and they personally object to
any action which seems to encroach on the rights of
their Lodge representatives , while, at the same time
they desire to give their best personal attention to the
object of the Festival, and rightly believe they may
accomplish this by swelling the roll of Stewards for the
year, even if they are unable to bring up more than
their personal donation to increase the annual fund .
But a much more forcible obstacle is to be found in the
general trade depression of the country ; complaints of
bad times are universal, and it is feared this feature
alone will have a marked effect on the result, which is
hardly to be wondered at, for it is difficult to imagine
equal liberality being displayed throughout the Craft
at a time when every class is suffering from bad
trade as is the case when all is prosperity .
On the opposite side we may point with gratification
to the exceptionally strong Board of Stewards- speaking
of them from a numerical standpoint - and the prospects
of a special contribution from the Chairman's Province
of West Lancashire. These two factors will more than
compensate for any shortcomings under the two heads
we have mentioned , so far as the total of the contribu
tions is concerned , if they do not wholly restore the
average per Steward to its normal figure, so that, on the
wbole , we can , with the greatest confidence, look for
le
Chronic
.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.
PRICE THREEPENCE .
MAY 1894 . 138 6d per annum , post free.
ward to an exceptionally brilliant result, one which may
well be referred to as marking the appreciation of the
English Craft of their Pro Grand Master , and the Fund
to which he is this year devoting his best efforts.
It is hardly necessary to again refer to the fact that
the Earl of Lathom will preside on Wednesday next ;
his presidency has been frequently referred to in our
pages, and is , we imagine, well known to Brethren
throughout the country, who generally recognise that a
particular effort is desirable in connection with the
event, which , we may again remind our readers, takes
somewhat the form of a special recognition of his
lordship's coming of age as a Provincial Grand Master .
As we have said above , there is every probability of the
most satisfactory results attending the efforts of the
Stewards, and we are convinced every Mason in the
Kingdom sincerely hopes the Festivalmay be one of the
most successful ever known .
No doubt the Earl will be supported by his eldest
son , Lord Skelmersdale, the new Junior Grand Warden
of England , and as that nobleman has already displayed
his interest in Charity matters, by presiding at a Festival
in aid of his local Masonic Fund, we hope he will not be
disappointed in witnessing the reception accorded his
much respected father , by the English Craft as a
whole.
As mentioned in our last week's issue, the annual
visit of Stewards to the Institution will take place on
Monday, when the various prizes will be distributed by
Lady Lathom ,the proceedings commencing at 4 o'clock .
Those who have witnessed these displays in years gone
by will agree that the only thing necessary to ensure the
success of these particular gatherings is fine weather ,
and this we hope is in store for the first of the celebra
tions on behalf of - Our Girls " for 1894. Our best
wishes go with the Chairman , the Stewards, and the
Executive Officers of the Institution , and we sincerely
hope that next week we shall be called upon to record
such a success as will fully justify our favourable
anticipations of to -day .
The installation meeting of the Samson Lodge , No.
1668 , will be held on Tuesday next, at the Regent
Masonic Hall, Café Royal, Regent Street, when Bro .
J. Nash will be installed as Master for the year. In
addition to the Installation , there is a Passing and
two Initiations on the agenda . Lodge is called for
3.30 p.m.
o
Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck , brother of the
Duke of Portland , and son - in -law of the Earl of Bective,
has been appointed Provincial Grand Master of Cumber
land and Westmoreland, in the room of his late father-in
law . His lordship will be installed during the summer.
 146 The Freemason's Ohroniole . ( 5TH MAY 1894 .

ROYAL
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS.
THE Quarterly Convocation of Grand Chapter was
T held on Wednesday, at Freemasons' Hall, London ,
when the Principals' chairs were occupied by Compan The 106th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
ions W. W. B. Beach , M.P., Grand Superintendent WILL BE HELD AT THE
Hampshire and Isle of Wight; Colonel Gerard Noel
Money , C.B., Grand Superintendent Surrey , and FREEMASONS' TAVERN , LONDON , W.C.
William Harling Sissons, J.P., Grand Superintendent
Lincolnshire . ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH MAY 1894 .
After the confirmation of the minutes Companions
Sir Lionel Darell and William Mason Stiles were nom
THE RT. HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , G.C.B.,
inated for the post of Grand Treasurer, the unusual
event of an election for this post in Grand Chapter being Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and Provincial Grand
necessary in consequence of the Treasurer of Grand Master West Lancashire, in the Chair.
Lodge , Alderman Dimsdale, not being qualified for a seat
in Grand Chapter . The result was closer than was HONORARY PRESIDENTS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS :
anticipated, but sufficiently marked to secure for Com The Right Hon . The EARL OF EUSTON , D.L., Prov. G.M.Norths
panion Stiles the coveted honour, the poll being declared and Hunts .
as 112 to 102 in his favour, a result on which we tender The Right Hon . W. L. JACKSON , M.P., Prov.G.M.West Yorks.
R.W. Bro . J. BALFOUR -COCKBURN , Prov. G.M.Guernsey and
him our heartiest congratulations, and trust it may be Alderney.
but a forerunner of what is in store for him at no very LORD SKELMERSDALE W.M.St. George's Lodge of Harmony,
distant date in Grand Lodge. No. 32.
The Earl of Lathom was confirmed in his post as Pro W. Bro. Col. JAMES PETERS TRUSTEE, PATRON, P.G.S.B.
Grand Z., and the Earl ofMount Edgcumbe in that of V. W. Bro. Rev. C. J. MARTYN PATRON , P.G.C., D. Prov. G.M.
Suffolk .
Grand H., while the other appointments were H. B. MARSHALL PATRON , P.G. Treas.
announced as follows, the different Companions being EDWARD TERRY VICE -PRES., P.G. Treas.
regularly invested : 19 Capt. J. D.MURRAY P.G. Treas. P. Prov. G.D. of C.
West Lancs .
W. W. B. Beach , M.P. J.
Edward Letchworth Scribe E. W. Bro . ROBERT WYLIE P.G.D. Deputy Prov. G.M. West
Lancashire .
Rev. Canon Kynaston Scribe N.
Robert Grey Pres. Com . Gen. Purp. CHAIRMAN :
F. A. Philbrick , Q.C. Registrar. R. W. Bro. Sir JOHN MONCKTON VICE-Pat., F.S.A., P.G.W.
Thomas Lean Wilkinson Deputy Registrar
William B. Coltman TREASURER :
Principal Sojourner
Alfred Cooper 1st. Assist. Sojourner W. Bro. W.GOODACRE P.G.S.B. Prov. G. Sec. West Lancs.
Gabriel P. Goldney 2nd. Assist. Sojourner CHAIRMAN OF THE LADIES STEWARDS :
Major-General Frederick Gadsden - Sword Bearer
Lieut-Col. James T. Ritchie Deputy Sword Bearer W. Bro . C. E.KEYSER PATRON, P.G.D.
His Honour Judge Masterman
Reginald St. A. Roumieu
Lennox Browne Standard Bearers Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important
E. Wallaston Stanton occasion aro earnestly requested to send in their names to tho
James Salmon Secretary as early as convenient, Stewards being urgently
George Read needed .
Frank Richardson Director of Ceremonies F. R. W.HEDGES, Secretary .
Capt. Thomas C. Walls Deputy Dir. of Cers.
Lieut- Col. J. H. Bentham Offices - 5 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C.
John S. Cumberland Assistant Dirs. of Cers.
Thomas Minstrell
Frederick Hilton
Henry F. Frost Organist CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.
Alfred A. Pendlebury Assistant Scribe E.
Henry Sadler Janitor _ : 0 :
Grand Chapter afterwards granted the Warrants and Announcements are inserted un 'er this head at the rate of
five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time tho
agreed to the other matters set out in the agenda, as ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order.
published in our last issue, and the proceedings
terminated in the usual way .
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

BRO . JAMES WILLIAM AVERY

HIGH GRADE MASONRY .
THE Convent General of the Knights Templar
TAT (patron , Her Majesty the Queen ) is convened for
Friday, 11th inst., at 4.45 p.m., by order of the Grand
Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, at the Mark
Masons' Hall. An important proposition by the Earl
of Euston will be considered , in relation to the present
position of the Great Priories forming the united body.
The Arch Treasurer will be elected , and the newly .
appointed and elected Officers will be invested . An
investiture of Knights Grand Cross and Knights Com
mander of the Temple will also take place .
The NationalGreat Priory (the Earl of Lathom Great
Prior) will be held in the same hall, on the same evening,
at six o'clock , when the Officers for England will be
appointed and invested , and the formal business
transacted . The annual banquet will be served at
Freemasons' Tavern , at seven o'clock , those intending
to dine having to send word to General J. C. Hay, C.B.,
the Vice -Chancellor, before the 8th .
T'he Installation meeting of the Frederick West
Lodge , No. 2222, will be held on Tuesday next, at the
Castle Hotel, East Molesey, at 4.30 p.m.
Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z. 619, 73 .
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions,
The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished
Craftsmen .
Further particulars of Bro . Avery,
16 Hatcham Park Road, New Cross , S.E.
BRO. THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years) .
P.M. 1228 , P.Z. 55 .
Who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge, No. 733, in 1867
joined, as one of the founders , the Beacontree Lodge, No. 1228 , in
1868 — was W.M. in 1872, and afterwards Secretary - is still a sub.
scriber - is a Life Governor of this Institution and Royal M.I. for
Girls - was an Inspector on the G. E. Railway 29 years. Unable
to work for three years, being crippled with Rheumatism . Invalid
wife dependent upon him . Resources nearly exhausted . Votes
will be gratefully received by Bro. Alcock , 142 Graham Road, N.E.
BRO . WILLIAM HENRY MYERS (Aged 73 Years ).
P.M. 820, 1445.—P.Z. 820, 933 , and 1598 .
Was initiated in the Lily Lodge of Richmond, No. 820, in 1870
twice W.M. and ten years Secretary ; also Founder of Prince Leo
pold Lodge, No. 1445, and twice W.M .; and a Founder of Ley
Spring Chapter, No. 1598. Is a Life Governor and has served as
Steward of the three Masonic Institutions, and otherwise a large
contributor thereto . He has Chronic Rheumatism and Bronchitis ,
Failing Sight and Debility . Votes will be thankfully received by
Bro. Myers, 196 Whitechapel Road, E.
 STA MAY 1894. ] The Freemason's
CONSECRATIONS .
THOMAS RALLING LODGE , No. 2508 .
THỨ consecration of this Lodge, named in compliment
T to the esteemed Provincial Grand Secretary of
Essex and - Past A.G.D.C. of England - The Thomas
Ralling Lodge, No. 2508 ," took place at the Victoria
Hotel, Chingford , on Tuesday afternoon , when there was
a large attendance of Brethren froin various parts of the
county .
The consecration ceremony was to have been
performed by the Earl of Warwick Provincial Grand
Master , but his lordship being unable to attend, the
function devolved upon Bro . F. A. Philbrick , Q.C.,
Grand Reg . Deputy Prov. G.M. The S.W. chair was
occupied by Bro. Hoddinott P.G.S.W., and the J.W. by
Bro . J. Salter P.P.J.G.W.
Among the Brethren present were , - Bros. Thomas
J. Ralling P.M. and Sec . 51 P.A.G.D.C. Prov . G. Sec .,
Charles Lewis 1706 , R. J. H. Jennings 1706 , E.
Parrington Salvage 1706 , Walter J. Tull 1706 , Isaac C.
Griffith 1706 , C. H. Kempling 1706 , Frank Griffith 1853,
J. Pinder Prov . Grand Treas. Essex , Rev. Thomas
Varney Prov . Grand Chap., M. T. Tuck 1343 P.P.G.
Stand.B ., H. E. Dehane P.M. 1543 P.P.G.S.D., F.White
1347 P.P.G.R., F. H. Meggy 276 P.P.G.A.D.C., F.
Wood P.Prov.G.S.W., Harold Francis P.M. 51, R.
Haward Ives P.M. 51, Henry P. Ralling 51, Thomas
Rix P.M. and Sec. 697, E. Booth W.M. 967, James F.
Ralling P.M. 1332 , Claude Egerton Green W.M. 2477,
Rev. T. Lloyd P.P. Grand Chap. Essex and Staffordshire ,
Sir William Abdy, Bart., 2342, S. Sleigh 376 , & c .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master said that in
consequence of the unavoidable absence of their beloved
Provincial Grand Master, the Earl of Warwick , the duty
of Consecrating the Lodge had devolved upon him . He
knew that it was a matter of great regret to his lordship
that he was compelled to be absent on that occasion .
He had received a letter from his lordship , dated from
Warwick Castle, asking him to inform the Brethren that
he had been summoned to America on important business ,
and obliging him to start on the previous day. Brother
Philbrick went on to speak of the peculiar interest the
Consecration of a new Lodge had to the Fraternity . It
was giving effect to , and calling into active life the
Warrant of the Most Worshipful Grand Master for a
new organisation , a new centre of brotherhood , and
fraternal union , to be planted where the warrant directed ,
and which it was to be hoped would tend to the diffusion
of those principles to which they were so much attached .
The Lodge bore the name of a well-known and largely
respected Brother ; and it was a fortunate matter that
the Lodge had for its first Master , their Bro . Ralling, the
Provincial Grand Secretary , and who had also been
honoured by the Grand Master with an appointment as
of the Lodge was carried out with anything of the
assiduity, the courtesy , and the Masonic feeling with
which the duties of the Provincial Grand Secretary had
been discharged by the new Worshipful Master, the
Lodge had a career of success before it.
After the consecration , which the Deputy performed
with much impressiveness , Bro . A. Lucking P.G.P. Eng .
Prov. G.D.C. Essex installed Bro . Ralling Master of the
Lodge. The following Officers were subsequently
appointed,-Fred Bevan "I.P.M., Charles Lewis S.W., R.
J. Hennings J.W., Richard Clowes Treasurer, W. Clifford
Sec ., Walter J. Tull S.D., Charles H. Kempling J.D.,
Frank Griffith I.G., Isaac C. Griffith Organist, George
Page and Edward P. Salvage Stewards, Freeman P.M.
Tyler .
The Consecration banquet followed in the evening at
the Victoria Hall, where the Lodge is held . The W.M.
( Bro. Ralling) presided , supported by Bro . Philbrick
and other influential Brethren, including several Grand
Officers .
The usual Masonic toasts were given , and in pro
posing the Provincial Grand Master, the Deputy, and
the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the W.M.
spoke with regret at the absence of the Earlof Warwick,
whom he was sure all wished a pleasant voyage across
the Atlantic, and speedy return to his native country .
Chronicle . 147
It was very important to them as a young Lodge that
they should have a good start , and this they certainly
had in the manner in which the Deputy Provincial
Grand Master had performed his duties. They would
consider Brother Philbrick , Q.C., for all time as their
sponsor, and they wished him the best of health to
exercise the great influence he did over the destinies of
the Craft.
Bro . Philbrick , in responding , said that he knew from
correspondence he had had with the Earl of Warwick ,
the interest his lordship took in the formation of the
Lodge , and he was sure that there would be carried out
in that Lodge that which its Founders meant, and that
which its name meritel, namely , to become a shining
light in Masonry , and an example to the Lodges of the
Province .
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, in submitting
the health of the WorshipfulMaster, observed that they
all knew that the Lodge was highly favoured in having
Bro . Ralling as its first Master . They felt that an
honour had been done to the Lodge, and an honour had
been done him in selecting his name as the name which
was to be inscribed on the roll of Lodges . To a certain
extent their Brother had placed his reputation in the
hands of the Lodge , and he need not say that they
would be jealous of that reputation . Bro. Ralling's past
career was a guerdon to his future success, and they all,
while they felt glad to see him in that position , were
proud that he reflected upon the Lodge the credit and
the lustre which during so many years he had so well
gained by his unfailing urbanity, by his great knowledge
of Masonry , and above all by the kindness of his heart
amongst the Brethren of the Province .
The Worshipful Master appropriately acknowledged
the toast, which was followed by several others .
DE PERCY CHAPTER .
N Tuesday of last week a new Royal Arch Chapters
ON called the De Percy Chapter was, says the
“ Newcastle Daily Journal,” consecrated in connection
with the De Ogle Lodge, in the Masonic Hall, Morpeth .
The ceremony was performed with great solemnity and
impressiveness by Comp. Lieutenant-Colonel J. H.
Bentbam P.P.G.H. Prov . G.S.E., assisted by Comps .
Rev. John Walker P.Z., Thomas Purvis Prov. G.D.S.E.,
George Spain P.P.G.H., and Jacob Barker P.Z. The
Principals of the new Chapter were afterwards installed ,
viz ., - Comps. W. Davidson Z., John Watt H., Thos .
Appleby J. The Chapter begins under the most
promising auspices .
A large number of the Companions dined together at
the Black Bull Inn. The chair was occupied by Comp .
Davidson , and the vice-chair by Comp. Turner . An
excellent dinner was served in the well- known style of
the hostelry .
The Lodge of Hope , No. 302, Bradford , will complete
the 100th year of its existence this month , and arrange
ments have been made to celebrate the Centenary in due
Masonic fashion . On Sunday next a special service
will, with the consent of the vicar and church wardens ,
be held at the Bradford Parish Church at 10.30 a.m.,
when the sermon will be preached by the Rev. Brother
Canon Bullock P.Prov.G. Chaplain , vicar of Holy
Trinity , Leeds. It has been arranged that the Masonic
Brethren shall assemble in the Masonic Hall, Rawson
Square, at ten o'clock , and walk in procession to the
church , wearing Masonic clothing: On Monday, the
Centenary will be further celebrated at a special Lodge
meeting to be held in the large hall of the Church
Institute , at 4.0 p.m. After the Lodge a banquet will
be served at the Great Northern Victoria Hotel, when
the distinguished Masonic guests will include Brother
the Right Hon . W. L. Jackson , M.P., the Prov. G.M. of
West Yorkshire ; the Deputy Prov . G.M. Henry Smith
P.G.D., and the other Provincial Grand Officers of West
Yorkshire . The Centenary celebrations are expected to
mark an important epoch in the Masonic history of
Bradford, and the gathering will probably be the largest
yet held under the banner of any Lodge in the town.
6. Yorkshire Post. "
 148 The Freemason's
ANTIQUITY OF MASONIC REGALIA .
FERY many learned and recondite essays have been
VERwritten
Y on the antiquity of our whole Masonic
system , and the rites, ceremonies and usages dependent
thereupon . . No archæologist has, however, so far as we
are aware, ever discussed at any length , or with any
degree of research , the antiquity of Masonic clothing.
Is it , indeed , ancient in its origin ?
It is impossible to view any great gathering of Masons
for ceremonial purposes, or for Masonic festivals, with
out being impressed with the elaborate gorgeousness
our varied and beautiful paraphernalia . We do not
now refer to the ornate branches of our Order ; we simply
confine our remarks to the degrees recognised as " pure
ancient Masonry .” On such occasions as those to which
we allude , the eye is dazzled with the brilliant sheen of
jewels, embroidery , silks, golden fringes, and lace . The
highest ingenuity of embroiderers and workers in the
preciousmetals appears to have been taxed for the adorn
ment of the persons of those who prize honour and virtue
beyond the external advantages of rank and fortune .
We see no objection to this ; on the contrary, there
can be no reason why position and merit should not be
adorned by suitable bravery of costume if desired .
Moreover, there is in all this no more than themani
festation of an inherent weakness of poor human nature
which rejoices now and again in the assumption of bright
colours and scintillating raiment. But, the question
that arises in the mind of the reflective is , whether our
paraphernalia is really ancient ?
The ritual will not help us much in this . After the
first exordium upon the Entered Apprentice apron (and
a very impressive one it is ), our ritual is altogether silent.
The Fellow Craft apron , the candidate is informed , is
to mark the further progress he has made in the science ;
he is told no more when invested as a Master Mason ,
except that the badge is to remind him of a certain moral
obligation . In the Royal Arch , indeed , there is more
instruction . In this, as in all other respects, that
supreme and beautiful degree is minute in all its details ;
and the postulant is informed of the precise signification
of his apron and sash and their ornamentation , whilst
the jewel forms the subject of a lecture in itself. How How-
ever, we referred more expressly to our very highly
elaborate and ornate collars and cuffs, and our much
befringed aprons, with their purple environment. Are
they ancient ? Is our private lodge clothing ancient ?
The ordinary Master Mason's apron worn by crafts
men under G. L. of N. S. W , is simply a replica of that
worn by all English and Irish Master Masons. But
in Scotland there is no such uniformity, and every Lodge
selects its own colours ; besides which the apron varies
slightly in shape. So also with the Grand Lodge
clothing ; that of the Grand Lodge of Scotland differs
materially from that of Grand Lodge of England in
pattern and design , and the jewels are dissimilar in many
respects.
Then , at what time were these patterns fixed upon ,
and when did the gold lace , embroidery, and ornamenta
tion begin to make their appearance ? We have in our
possession an apron which belonged to a Brother (now
many years gone over to the great majority ) who wore it
when the century was young. This badge consists of
the plain lambskin square with a flap , and three blue
rosettes - one on each lower corner and one on the flap.
It is, in fact, precisely similiar to an ordinary Fellow
Craft apron , with the addition of a third rosette . Is it
not probable that this was actually the original Master
Mason's apron ; and that the fringe and silk decorations
were the additions of a subsequent age ?
Probably many of our readers have seen a famous
eighteenth century engraving, from an original picture,
of Robert Burns in the Kilwinning Lodge. The poet is
surrounded by a great crowd of Craftsmen, whom he so
pathetically eulogised in his famous “ Farewell ” to the
Lodge ; and the picture gives us a very good idea of what
such a gathering at that timemust have been . But one
very noteworthy feature of it is the extreme simplicity of
the regalia . The Brethren wear lambskin aprons without
adornment of any kind ; the Master and Wardens are
alone distinguished by plain collars . No vestige of jewel
or blazonry of any description appears. Yet there can
be no doubt that the limner faithfully portrayed the
Chronicle . ( 5th May 1894.
scene he attempted to depict ; and in all probability it
would have served to represent hundreds of others at
that period .
Whence do we derive the authority for the Past
Master's breast jewel, which is so universally worn ?
Not from the ritual; nor yet from the Constitutions of
our Order , which do not recognise anything beyond the
badge worn for twelve months by the Immediate Past
Master , on his broad collar . Certainly this jewel forms
a convenient outlet for presentations involving a maxi
mum of sentiment and a minimum of individual expense.
We doubt, however, whether the recipients gain by this,
because , formerly , before this custom , Masonic testi
monials (which were matters of rare occurrence ) took
the form of substantial presents of plate .
We thoroughly acquiesce in the sentiment that
“ whatever is is right.' It is the fashion of the present
day for Masonry to be profuse in its ornamentation,
and this profusion is sanctioned by custom and authorised
by our rulers in the Order. Therefore, no person can
take exception to it ; nor, indeed , is there any reason
why anyone should . It is brilliant and becoming to
most people ; and it is probably also a factor in stimu
lating young Masons to work their way on. The latter,
however, should carefully avoid the evils of what may
be termed " over -dressing," and the assumption of extra
Masonic badges.— “ Sydney Freemason's Chronicle .”
MASONRY APPRECIATED .
W.HelenLour fathers made long journeys to and from
the Lodge, they appreciated and valued Masonry
at its truest worth ; the number was limited to a few
choice spirits, and it was counted a very honourable
thing for a man to be known in the community as a
Freemason . It is not to be denied that we have not
gained in proportion to our increase of numbers in the
public estimation, nor has our moral strength grown
with our numerical. I recollect as a youth seeing all
the people uncover when the Masonic Lodge passed in
procession ; it was the sterling worth of the men that
comprised that moving body which compelled the act of
homage. If Freemasonry were to guard its doors with
flaming swords and admit within its sanctuaries none
but those whose characters had been established , it
would not have to lament the fact that stones unfitted
for the builders ' use are to be found31 in its walls.
Frederick Speed , in “ Masonic Tidings.”
If the Kansas lady who has embarked upon the
mission of founding an order of Freemasonry for women
in America succeeds in her object, as she very probably
will, we shall , no doubt, soon find the institution taking
root in England also . It is not to be antagonistic to the
existing male order ; but the two are to co -operate for
all the “ wonderfully uplifting and educational ” ends for
which Freemasonsare supposed to labour . Coming down
from this transcendental plane, however , the argument
of the American ladies who have joined her in the hobby
is that if Freemasonry is a good thing there is no reason
why women should not enjoy all the benefits of it.
That will be an unanswerable argument here at home
among all those members of the fair sex who are on the
point of revolting, not only against their mothers , but
against their husbands and society as well. Half a
dozen daughters coming home from à Masonic Lodge at
midnight might well upset the patience of the most long
suffering of fathers ; but the latter may as well make up
his mind for the inevitable in time, and the disruption
of family life will be all the lighter a blow when it comes.
-Liverpool Mercury.
0 0 0
A great change has come over the relations between
Freemasons and the females , and it seems they are likely ,
ere long, to be allowed to becomemembers of the craft,
also to be fully initiated into all the mysteries. This we
shall believe when we see it being done ; see them in
their aprons, sitting side by side with us ; till then,
having no prejudice , we - er--wish - er - them all well.
- Court Journal.
 5ru May 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle.

and the rules be more clearly defin

PROPOSED KENTISH TESTIMONIAL . election the subscribers , as well as tl
THE proposal which has been set on foot at the entitled to vote and to take part in
TI instance of the Charity Committee of the Province ment of the Institution .
of Kent, to present a suitable testimonial to Bro. Alfred
Spencer (ex-mayor of Maidstone), upon completion of
twenty -one years of gratuitous services he has rendered
to the Province , is being taken up very heartily, and is, WEST YORKSH
we venture to think , a very befitting way of recognising
good and faithful services to the Craft. The proposal Tweetlowing Officers were app
has been placed before the Masons of Kent by Earl our last issue :
Amherst , chairman of the Committee, and the Countess
Jno. R. Armitage, J.P.
Amherst has, we believe , consented to act as Secretary Alfred Arnold , J.P.
of the fund . The subscriptions from Lodges are linnited Rev. Jas . Geo . Williams
to £ 3 3s, and from in vidual members £ 1 ls, and the Rev. Thos. Michael Turnbull
Thomas Richards
result of the invitations issued will probably be the Thomas Brayshaw
collecting of a handsome sum . The form the testimonal Herbert G. E. Green
will take is, of course, not decided upon yet , and William Colver
probably the recipient will be consulted before the John Taylor Simpson
Committee make any selection . The presentation is Thos. Henry Vernon
Alfred Scarth
proposed to be made at the next Provincial Grand Wm . Edward Smithies
Festival, at Canterbury , in the summer.
Wm . Henry Bradford
The Province of Kent, of which Bro . Spencer is Thomas Wrigley
Grand Secretary , is one of the most important in the William Watson
country , and comprises no fewer than 59 Lodges. This John Wm . Bailey
Edward Jno. Massie
one fact will indicate the amount of work that Brother John Dawson
Spencer has been performing for so many years in the Howgate Holroyd
promotion of Freemasonry . We may say without fear Wm . Hy. Dawson
of contradiction that few Masons in the county are better Henry Mitchell
John Hy. Roper
versed in the details of the work of the Craft than the John Spencer
Prov . Grand Secretary , who has always been willing to Walter Bailey
afford help and instruction to the Secretaries whenever Joseph Matthewman
they have required to consult him . Not only is Bro . Jno. Archibald Heastie
James Oldroyd
Spencer closely connected with the Provincial work , but Isaac Kaberry
locally he is Treasurer of the Douglas Lodge, a P.M. Asa Fawthrop
of the Malling Abbey Lodge , and a subscribing member Fountain Read
of the Robinson Lodge ; while in the wider circle of Frederick C. Robinson -
Joseph Hartley
Masonry he is well- known as a Past Grand Sword Charlesworth Goldthorpe
Bearer of England .
The position of Freemasonry in Kent may be judged
from its charitable subscriptions. We learn that the
amount of Masonic subscriptions to charities from the
Province of Kent during the past six years amounts to CRITERION REST
$ 16,346 8s 6d , which does not include the dues which
every subscribing member of a Lodge pays to the Grand
- Lodge and the Provincial Lodge charities.
This goes to prove how actively Masonry has been EAST RO
pursued in the Province of Kent, and particularly in the FOR
local district with which Bro . Spencer is connected .
The testinionial will, we are sure, be a popularly
'approved one, and will do something, we should say, to RECHERO
further the Craft in the Province.— “ Kent County
Standard .”
DINNERS & Si
1

WESTERN MASONIC ASSOCIATION . A LA CART

LARGELY -ATTENDED and widely representative
A meeting of the Masons of the Three Towns was
held on the 27th ult., at the Masonic Club , Princess
Square, Plymouth , to consider a proposal of Bro . C. G. THE
Withell P.M. 70 Treas. 2025 Preceptor Plymouth Lodge
of Instruction, to form a Western District Masonic WEST RO
Association . Bro . Captain G. Strode-Lowe P.G.J.W.
was voted to the chair. Bro. Withell having explained
his scheme, it was resolved to form an association of the
DINNER , 5/-; SUI
W.M.'s, Wardens, and P.M.'s of the Three Towns, to be
called the Western District Masonic Institution . The
Officers appointed were :-Bros . Strode-Lowe President, Instrumental Music 11.(
J. R. Lord Vice-chairman , W. Allsford Treasurer, and J.
Gifford Secretary . The Brethren at a previous ineeting
revised the laws of the Fortescue Annuity Fund, with a
view to increasing its usefulness. The alterations Grand Hall 3/6
suggested will, says the “ Western Mercury," have to be
submitted to a meeting of the governors and subscribers
AT SEPARATE TABLES
of the Institution , and, if adopted , be confirmed by
Provincial Grand Lodgę .
Accompanied by the Cei
It was decided to recommend that in the future all
special general meetings of the fund shall be held alter
nately at Exeter and Plymouth, that two auditors shall “ SPIERPON " ORO
be appointed instead of one, that donors of five guineas
instead of ten guineas shall be governors, that the election
of candidates on the fund shall occupy a shorter time, Academy Luncheon in We

150 The Freemason's
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or 19th May.
WHIT SUNDAY, 12.0 midnight. For OXFORD, Leamington,
BIRMINGHAM , Wolverhampton, &c. , returning 14th or 17th May.
WHIT MONDAY , at 6.5 a.m.- For Swindon , Stroud,
GLOUCESTER , Cheltenham , & c. , returning same day or 19th
May.
6.15 a.m.- For BATH , BRISTOL, &c . , to return same day or
15th or 19th May.
7.40 a.m.-For READING , Newbury , Hungerford, Pangbourne,
Didcot, &c. , to return same day.
CHEAP THIRD CLASS RETURN TICKETS are issued by
certain trains to Windsor 2/6, Maidenhead 31-, Henley 3/6, Goring
61-, &c .
Pamphlets can be obtained at the Company's Stations and
Offices. " Tickets are issued at the following Receiving Offices : 193
and 407 Oxford Street ; 181 Tottenham Court Road , W .: 23 New
Oxford Street ; Cambridge Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C .;
“ The Piazza," Covent Garden ; 269 Strand ; 26 Regent Street,
Piccadilly Circus ; 29 Charing Cross ; 17 Brompton Road ; Holborn
Circus ; Minories (opposite Goodman's Yard ) ; 5 Arthur Street East,
London Bridge, E.C .; 82 Queen Victoria Street ; 67 Gresham
Street ; 4 Cheapside ; and at the L.B. and S.C. Company's
Excursion Office (under Grand Hotel), Trafalgar Square.
HY. LAMBERT, General Manager.
Music for Masonic Meetings, Consecrations, Installations and
Ladies' Nights. For terms :—Woodville, New Barnet, N.
PHOTOGRAPHY .
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N receivee prompt attention, and Prints in SILVER,
PLATINOTYPE , P.O.P., giving best obtainable results , forwarded
without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries, and give
information and advice, for which our large experience fully
qualifies us.
Price Lists on application .
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ERSONSsufferingfrom Defectivo
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ses elsewhere) , should consult Mr.
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defective Eyesight, and for which he has received numerous un
solicited testimonials. The Eyes carefully Examined and Sight
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( Optician
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8a GREAT PORTLAND STREET , LONDON, W.
( Four from Oxford Street.)
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Chronicle. t5TH MAY 1894.
LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY,.
WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS.
TICKETS for all principal places on the London and North
(Addison Road ) . and dated to suit the convenience of Passengers,
can be obtained at the Spread Eagle Office, Piccadilly Circus, and
other principal Town Receiving Offices of the Company, and at
Messrs. Gaze & Sons' Offices, 142 Strand, W.C. , and 4 Northumber
land Avenue, as well as at the Railway Stations. On Friday,
11th May, a Special Train will leave Euston Station at 6.25 p.m.
for Holyhead and Ireland . On Saturday, 12th May , a Special
Express Train will leave Euston Station at 4.25 p.m. for Birming
ham , calling at Willesden Junction and Coventry only. Special
Express Trains will also leave Birmingham ( New Street) on this
date at 2.8 p.m. and 4.8 p.m. for Coventry, Rugby, and Northamp
ton ; the ordinary trains leaving Birmingham at 2.0 p.m. and 4.0
p.m. will not convey Passengers to these places . A special Express
will leave Willesden at 2.57 p.m. for Bletchley, Wolverton , Blis.
worth, Weedon, Rugby, principal Trent Valley Stations, and
Stafford . On Whit Monday, 14th May, the 4.30 p.m. train from
Euston will not be run ; Passengers will be conveyed by the 5.0
p.m. train , except those for Peterboro' Line, Market Harboro',
Melton Mowbray, Nottingham , and the G.N. Line, who must on
this date travel by the 3.15 p.m. train from Euston. Numerous
residential trains will not be run .
For full particulars see Special Notices issued by the Company.
WHITSUNTIDE EXCURSIONS .
YHEAP Excursions will be run from London (Euston ), Broad
Junction , &c. , as follows :
On Thursday, 10th May .
To Dublin , Limerick , Cork , Killarney, Roscommon , Galway,
Sligo, &c. , for 16 days.
On Friday, 11th May.
To Belfast, Londonderry, and Portrush ( for Giant's Causeway),
via Holyhead and Greenore,via Carlisle, Stranraer and Larne, or
via Holyhead and Dublin, for 15 days.
On Friday Night , 11th May .
To Holyhead . North and South Wales, Chester, Shrewsbury,
Blackburn , Bolton, Southport , Wigan, Crewe, Nantwich, Stafford,
Stoke, Macclesfield, Batley, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Bradford,
Halifax, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham , Stockport,
Warrington , Buxton , Oswestry, Newtown, Llanidloes, Preston,
Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth , Carlisle, the English
Lake District, etc., for 3 and 6 days.
To Abergavenny, Dowlais, Merthyr, Tredegar, Builth Wells,
Brecon , Rbayader, Swansea, Llandilo , Carmarthen, etc., for 8 days,
To Carlisle , Dumfries, Stranraer , Newton Stewart, Wigtown,
Whithorn , Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Edinburgh, and Glasgow ,
for 4 or 8 days.
On Saturday, 12th May.
To Belfast, Londonderry, and Portrush ( for Giant's Causeway),
via Fleetwood, or via Liverpool, for 15 days.
To Birmingham , Coventry, Leamington , Kenilworth, Warwick,
Dudley, Dudley Port, Walsall , Wednesbury, Wolverhampton,
Lichfield, Tamworth, Leicester, Nuneaton, Rugby, Leek, Hare .
castle, Burslem , Hanley , Etruria, Ashbourne,Uttoxeter, Longport,
Stone, Dolgelly, Barmouth, Aberystwyth, Towyn , Aberdovey, etc.,
for 3 and 6 days.
On Whit Monday , 14th May.
To Birmingham , Coventry , Leamington , Kenilworth, Warwick,
Dudley , Dudley Port, Walsall , Wednesbury, and Wolverhampton,
for 1 and 3 days.
For times , fares, and full particulars see small bills, which can
be obtained at the Company's Stations and Town Parcels Receiving
Offices.
FRED HARRISON , General Manager.
London, May 1894.
HOTELS , ETC.
- :0 :
ALING - Feathers Hotel.
EALING
ESPOR.NE - Pier Hotel, Cavendish Telecom, Propriebe
Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application . Station.
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor.
HAVERFORDWEST - Queen's Eamily,and Comes, reieprietet.
accommodation for Large or Small Parties. Station. Every
SARWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercial Hotel. Good
J.J. FILMER, Proprietor.
YOWES (WEST) -Gloucester and Globe Hotels.
COWES G. A. MURSELL , Proprietor.
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MIDLAND RAILWAY .
LONDON , CHATHAM , & DOVER RA
WHITSUNTIDE EXCURSIONS WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS ON THE CON
From St. Pancras and City Stations. SPECIAL EXCURSION RETURN TICKE
IRELAND . FROM
VICTORIA (L.C.D.) and HOLBORN,and other LOND
THURSDAY , 10th May, to DUBLIN , via Liverpool.
FRIDAY, 11th May, to DUBLIN , via Morecambe . то
PARIS , via Dover and Calais , 37s 6d (2nd class ), 30s (3
SATURDAY , 12th May, tu BELFAST , LONDONDERRY, & c ., p.m each day
via Barrow , also to LONDONDERRY , via Morecambe , returning ANTWER8.10 P , via .Queenboro,' from 9th to
and Flus 14th30s
hing ,
May (valid
(ist clas
within 16 days . class), daily at 8.25 a.m., also Fridays an
8.30 p.m. (valid 30 days ).
GENERAL EXCURSIONS, SATURDAY , 12th May. BRUSSELS , via Dover and Calais, 54s ( 1st class ), 4
To LEICESTER , BIRMINGHAM , NOTTINGHAM , Derby , class), 8.0 a.m. and 8.10 p.m. each day from 11
Newark , Lincoln , Burton , Staffordshire Potteries, & c .,MATLOCK , May ; also 3rd class by 8.10 p.m., 25s 9d (valid {
BUXTON , MANCHESTER , LIVERPOOL , Bolton, BLACKBURN , BRUSSELS , via Dover and Ostend, 40s 7d (1st class),
Bury, ROCHDALE , Oldham , Barnsley, Wakefield , LEEDS, class ), 8.0 a.m., 5 25 (not Suns .) and 8.10 p.m.
BRADFORD , YORK , HULL , SCARBOROUGH , NEWCASTLE . from 10th to 14th May ; also 3rd class by 8.10 p .)
ON - 7 YNE, Lancaster, MORECAMBE , LAKE DISTRICT, and (valid 8 days)
Carlisle . Returning 14th or 17th May. See Bills for times . CALAIS , Saturday to Monday, 22s (1st class), 13s 6d (
at 8.0 a.m. on Saturday, 12th May, returning fr
SCOTLAND, 12th May. at 1.30 a.m., on Tuesday , 15th May .
To EDINBORO , GLASGOW , Greenock , Helensburgh , Ayr, HOLLAND, via Queenboro ' and Flushing, Eight-day Retu
Kilmarnock, etc., for 3 or 7 days, leaving St. Pancras at 7.55 p.m. at greatly reduced rates, by 8.25 a.m. service eac]
to 14th May, to Amsterdam , Arnheim , The Ha
WHIT -MONDAY , 14th May . terdam , and Utrecht.
To BIRMINGHAM for 1 or 4 days and KETTERING for 1 day, OSTEND, 32s 6d (1st class ), 25s 6d (2nd class ), 8.0 a.m.,
(not Suns ) and 8.10 p.m. each day, from to
leaving St. Pancras at 6.35 a.m .; to St. ALBANS , HARPENDEN , (valid 8 days).
and LUTON (Day trip ), leaving St. Pancras at 10.10 . a.m.,
11.0 a.m. and 1.0 . p.m., and to BEDFORD (Day trip), at For full details , see Special Handbills.
10.10 a.m. CHEAP DAY EXCURSIONS
FRIDAY , 19th May .
FROM
To MANCHESTER (for the Races), leaving St. Pancras at
12.5 a.m., and Kentish Town at 12.10 a.m. VICTORIA , HOLBORN , and ST. PAUL'S , and other L.
London stations.
EARLY ISSUE OF TICKETS .
ON WHIT-SUNDAY. ON WHIT.
TICKETS and BILLS may be had at the MIDLAND
STATIONS and City Booking Offices ,which will be open for the
issue of tickets all day on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th May, TO TRAIN . RETURN
including 445 West Strand ; 5 Charing Cross ( corner of Northum FARES. TRAIN .
erland Avenue); 1 Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus; 33 Cannon
Street ; 495 Oxford Street ; 13 Aldersgate Street, & c., & c.; and from S d
THOS . COOK and SON , Ludgate Circus ; 99 Gracechurch Street ; Calais.......... 11 0a.m. 15 6 8 0 a.m
33 Piccadilly ; 82 Oxford Street ; and front of St. Pancras Station, Canterbury ... 8 25 4 0 7 20
Euston Road . Clacton -on -Sea 10 12 4 6 10 12
GEO . H. TURNER , General Manager . Deal 8 25 4 0 7 20
Dover..... 8 25 4 0 7 20
Derby, May 1894 . Gravesend .... All Trains 6 All trains
Herne Bay 8 0 0 8 0
Margate..... 8 0 4 0 8 0
The Theatres, & c . 8 0 4 0 8 0
Ramsgate
Drury Lane. - 8.30, Gentleman Jack . Tuesday morning ,Maritada . Sheerness 9 20 1 2 6 9 55
Whitstable . 8 0 3 0 8 0
Thursday morning, Cavalleria Rusticana.
Trafalgar. - 8.15 , Go-Bang. Matinée, Saturday, 2.30 .
Lyceum . - 8 , Faust. Matinée , Saturday, 2. VRYSTAL PALACE, High Level S
Lyric :—7.40, Weatherwise . 8.15, Little Christopher Columbus. CP On Whit-Monday frequent Special and Ordinary
Matinée , Saturday , 2.30. Other afternoons, at 2.45, The Little run to and from Holborn , Victoria , Ludgate Hill, St. :
Squire. intermediate Stations, and the Crystal Palace. Return
Garrick . - 8.15 , Mrs. Lessingham .
St. James's . - 8.15 , The Masqueraders. Matinée, Saturday, 2:30 . including admission .
Handbills free by post on application to L. C. a
Savoy . - 8.15 , Utopia Limited. Matinée, Saturday, 2:30. Victoria , and Messrs. Cook, Ludgate Circus, and 33 Picc
Comedy . - 8.10 , Frou-Frou.
Adelphi. — 7.55 , The Cotton King.
Gaiety :-8, Second Edition of Don Juan , with Tableaux. Matinée,
Saturday , 2.
Prince of Wales's . — 8.15 , A Gaiety Girl. Matinée, Saturday,
2.30 . THE
Daly's . - 8 , As You Like it. On Monday, La Dame aux Camelios. HOLEIBTE
Vaudeville . - 8.20, The Gentleman Whip . 9 , The New Boy . CHRO
N NIC
Terry's . - 8.15, King Kodak. Matinée , Saturday, 2:30 . FREEMASO
Globe . — 8 , In the Eyes of the World . 9, Charley's Aunt. Matinée,
Saturday, 3 .
Haymarket. – 8 : 15 , A Bunch of Violets. Matinée, Saturday, 2:30 .
Toole's.-- 8, Hester's Mystery. 8:50, The Best Man . Matinée ,
Saturday, 2:30 . SATURDAY, 5TH MAY 1894.
Avenue.-- 8.10 , The Land of Heart's desire . 8.50 , Armsand the
Man .
Strand . - 8.0 , Best Man Wins. 8.30 , Jaunty Jane Shore. Matinée, On Tuesday next a paper on Freemasonry
Wednesday and Saturday, 2.30 . tecture will be read before the Society of Arch
Criterion . - 8:30, Mrs. Hilary Regrets. 9:0 , An Aristocratic
Alliance. Matinée , Saturday, 3. St. James's Hall, Piccadilly , by Mr. D. F. :
Alhambra. - 8. Variety Entertainment. 9.30, The New Victoria M.A., LL.D., illustrated with lime-light viewe
Cross . 10.30, The Revolt of the Daughters. masons may obtain tickets from the Society's S
Palace . — 8 , Variety Entertainment, Ballets, & c .
Empire . — 7:45, Variety Entertainment, two Grand Ballets, & c. o 0
Oxford :-7:30, Variety Entertainment. Matinée, Saturday, 2-30 .
Crystal Palace.- Varied attractions daily. We are glad to be enabled to state that coi
Egyptian Hall. — 3 and 8, Messrs. Maskelyne and Cooke's Enter upon the number of initiations which are due in
tainment.
tion with the Ardwick Lodge, No. 2185 , it will b
Royal. — 7.30, Variety Company. Matinée, Saturday , 2:30.
London . - Variety Entertainment, every evening: sary to hold an emergency meeting, which w
Madame Tussaud's (Baker Street).— Open daily , place at the Lodge house (Clarence Hotel, Man
Royal Aquarium.- Open at 10 ; close at 11.30. Constant round on Monday next. The extraordinary increase in i
of Amusement.
St. James's which is announced for that occasion , is due
Hall. — Moore and Burgess Minstrels ,at 8. Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday, 2:30 also . causes, viz ., the change in situation of the Lor
Olympia . - Open at 12 and 6, Constantinople. Grand spectacle at the undoubted satisfaction which Bro . Braun 1
2.15 and 8.15 . has given, by his attention to the wants of the B
 152 The Freemason's
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
MARK MASONRY .
CORNUBIAN LODGE, No. 87.
PAST MASTER'S jewel was recently presented to Bro . J. G.
A Osborn P.M. Treas. P. Provincial J.G.D., at the Masonic
Temple, Hayle. Bro . Viall W.M. presided .
Bro. Frank Harvey P.M. P.Prov. S.G.W., who was to have
performed the ceremony of presentation , wrote regretting his
inability to attend and testifying from long experience to the worth
of Bro. Osborn as a man and a Mason .
Bro . Baker accordingly made the presentation . In doing so he
testified to the great services rendered to Masonry by Bro. Osborn,
of whom he spoke as “ a consistent and persistentMason , a Brother
right, straight and true, morally, socially , and intellectually ." The
jewel, Bro . Baker continued , was a very handsome one, but not too
handsome for the occasion . It was one of which anybody might
be proud, and yet Bro. Osborn was worthy of a much better one.
The jewel bears the following inscription.
Presented to
Bro. J. C. OSBORN P.M. Treasurer, by the
Cornubian M.M.M. Lodge,
as a mark of their esteem for his valuable services.
A sumptous supper was laid in the banqueting hall, to which
the Brethren , members, and visitors sat down .
After the usual toasts had been honoured , Bro. G. Stevens I.P.M.
proposed long life, health , and prosperity to Bro. Osborn , to whose
merits he testified in suitable terms.
Bro. Osborn , in returning thanks, said he had spoken on many
occasions, but never with more feeling than on the present. When
was one which he would always show with pride. Any little
services he had performed were rendered as a labour of love . In
the course of a very interesting speech , Bro . Osborn mentioned
that he had been advanced in the year 1870 at Fortitude Lodge, No.
78 , in Truro , by no less a personage than Bro. Hughan . In 1880
he was elected W.M. of Cornubian , No. 87. In 1882, when still
W.M., there were ten candidates advanced . In 1884 hewas elected
Treasurer, and continued such ever since. The kindness of the
Brethren he would never forget. He intended to work for Mark
Masonry in the future as he had done in the past, and while he was
able to do any business at all for No. 87, they would always find
nainebrethren,who responded to the other toasts,one and all
testified to their esteem and regard for Bro . Osborn , and their
satisfaction at his merits being so suitably recognised .
O 0 0 Mr. Ernest A. R. Adams, second officer and comptroller to the
BOSCAWEN LODGE, No. 101.
Tuesday , the 17th ult., Bro .George Simmins J.W.P.P.G.J.D.
was unanimously elected W.M. for the coming year. Bro . W. A.
Bennett P.M. P. P.G.I. of Wks. was re-elected Treasurer, and Bro .
J. Paull Tyler. The installation will take place at the Masonic
at St. Day, in August .
0 0 0 proved unanimous in his favour, and that gentleman being in
UNION LODGE, No. 124.
MHE annual meetin was held at the Masonic Hall, Park Ter
THE race, Sunderland, on Thursday, the 26th ult. The W.M.
Bro. F. S. Cowper P.G.S.D. presided.
The W.M.-elect Bro . Jno. Scarborough S.W.was presented by
Bro. F. Maddison P.M.D.C., and was installed by the retiring W.M.
A letter of condolence had been sent and a reply received from
the widow of the late Robt. Kinmond P.M. and it was agreed, on
the motion of Bro. Fred Maddison P.M. that letters of condolence
be sent to the relatives of the late Bro . Benjamin Levy P.M , and
Bro. Wm . Liddell P.M., whose services to the Craft were feelingly
alluded to.
The Brethren afterwards sat down to dinner in the banqueting
hall.
0 0 0 efficiently Bro. Dickson had performed his duties during his year
FIDELITY AND UNANIMITY LODGE, No. 348 .
THE festival in connection with this Lodge was celebrated on
T : Tuesday, the 24th ult., at the Masonic Hall, Taunton , when
Bro . F. B. Wickenden S.W. was duly installed Master for the
ensuing year.
The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro. R. C. Else
the Provincial Grand Mark Master for Somerset ; and the newly
installed Master afterwards appointed and invested the Officers.
After the ceremony the Brethren sat down to dinner under the
presidency of Bro. F. B. Wickenden , and there was a large gather
ing of Brethren and visitors to welcome him on the occasion .
0 0 0 chair , G. E. Saunders P.M. No. 1257 S.W., P. W. Husk J.W.,
GLOUCESTER LODGE, No. 439.
JHE third Installation Festival was held at the Masonic Hall,
Hatton was installed W.M. for the ensuing year, the ceremony
being ably performed by Bro. S. Moss P.G.J.W., assisted by Bro. W.
C. Ferris P.P.G.M.O. The W.M. invested the Officers.
Chronicle . [ BTH May 1894 .
It was the intention of the Prov. G. Master, Bro . R. V. Vassar
Smith, to have performed the ceremony of installation, but owing
to ill-health he was unable to be present.
After the Lodge business the Brethren sat down to a banquet,
which was excellently served , and reflected the highest credit upon
the catering of the manageress (Miss Grimsted ).
0 0 0
ROYAL ARK MARINERS .
HE annual meeting and installation of the St. John's Lodge
T of Ark Mariners, No. 28 , attached to the Langley Lodge of
Mark Masters , took place on Wednesday, 18th ult., at the Masonic
Hall, Working Street, Cardiff. The Worshipful Com .-elect, Bro.
Henry Frazer P.P.G.S. Works , was installed into the chair of N.
by Bro . John Sheridan P.P.G.S.W. The retiring and Installing
Commander Bro . John Sheridan was presented by Bro. N. D.
Marks, on behalf of the Brethren, with a magnificent Past Com
mander's jewel, in recognition of the valuable services he had
rendered the Lodge since its resuscitation three years ago.
This Ark Mariner's Lodge, says the “ Western Mail," is the
only one of the degree in the Principality, and was founded in
1874 , but had remained in abeyance for seventeen years. Since its
re -opening in 1891 by the Grand Master's Royal Ark Council, it has
had an unexampled degree of prosperity,and numbers now upwards
of 100 members.
After labour, the Brethren adjourned to banquet, provided by
Bro. Dunn in his best style, at which the W.Com . Bro . Frazer,
presided . The usual toasts were honoured .
0 0 0
CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .
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DORIC LODGE, No. 933.
THE regular meeting was held on the 10th inst., at Anderton's
was opened , and after formal business, closed and adjourned until
October.
The Brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent supper,
after which the usual toasts were honoured , a pleasant evening
being spent, with the assistance of Bros. Cates, Calver, Cullen,
Heavens, and Scott, who contributed songs and recitation.
od O
JOHN HERVEY LODGE, No. 1260 .
Thistedmationomop te vertes en bout eighty brethren alasem ..
bled . Bro . Varley theoutgoing W.M. installed Bro. E.G. Packman,
Bro. Major Heaton being D.C. The charges were faultlessly
delivered by Bro . J. B. Sorrel P.M. the Treasurer of the Lodge.
Shoreditch Vestry , is, says the " Hackney Mercury," one of the
latest additions to this Lodge, having been regularly initiated
therein ,
o
ST. JOHN LODGE, No. 1306 .
THE installation meeting was held on the 12th ult., at the
Lodge being opened , a ballot was taken for Mr. F. W. Perry, which
attendance, was duly initiated . The W.M.next raised Bros. Austin
and Imber. The Auditors' report was presented, which showed
that the Lodge fundswere in a highly satisfactory condition , there
being a balance at the bankers of three figures, and all liabilities
discharged .
The W.M.now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Oxley P.M.,
and Bro . C. Dawe S.W.being presented, was very ably installed
into the chair for the ensuing year, and appointed his Officers .
Bro . J.G. Twinn P.M. and Secretary was appointed to represent
the Lodge at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for
Boys, and a sum of ten guineas voted from the funds to be placed
upon his list . All Masonic business being ended, the Lodge was
closed ,and the Brethren withdrew to another apartment and dined
together .
In proposing the toast of the I.P.M. the W.M.mentioned how
of office .
Bro . Dickson , in response, thanked the Brethren for the kindly
feeling expressed towards him , and also for the handsome jewel
which they had been pleased to present him with, and said the
welfare of the Lodge of St. John would always be his study.
A cordial welcome was extended to the Visitors, a number of
whom responded , speaking in high praise of the way they had been
entertained, and the good working in the Lodge.
0 0 0
GALLERY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1928 .
THE usual bi-monthly meeting was held at the Press Club, on
Tarran S.D., C. Basil Cooke I.G., Hurdell acting Preceptor. The
third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Lane acting candidate. Bro .
Saunders was elected W.M. to preside at the next meeting. This
Lodge of Instruction is held on the first and third Wednesday in
each month , and, having its meetings at the Press Club, is found
to be a great convenience to journalists seeking Masonio improve
ment.
 STE MAY 1894. ) The Freemason's
PROVINCIAL .
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INTEGRITY LODGE , No. 163 .
HE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons'
THHall, Manchester, on Wednesday, the 25th ult., there being
present :-J. M. H. Blamey W.M., T. H. Scholfield I.P.M., J.Wild
goose P.M. P.P.G.D., John Studd P.M. P.P.G.D.C., H. H. Warbur
ton P.M., B. Williams P.M., Richard Simister P.M., R. Alfred
Hepworth S.W., Saml.Gaskill J.W., J. M.Sinclair P.M. P.P.J.G.D.
Treas ., Jos. Clemmy Secretary, H.A.Owles S.D., Fred Walmsley
J.D., John Allen I.G., Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ); J. H. Studd, Robt . Race, Isaac Tayler,
W. Pearson , Arthur Nield , J. G. Mead, E. Buzzard , H. R. Yates,
Jno. Thornton , A. Dunn, B. Eastwood , c . Slee , F. Nie'd , John
Bolton , T. B. Bolton, Wm . Morton , A. Willing . Among the Visitors
were Bros. W. Campbell Prov. A.G.D.C. 1357, W. Wildgoose P.P.G.
Treas. 941, Wm . Baynes P.P.G.C. 1061, W. Dale W.M.941, H. J.
Owen W.M. 2447, Rev. F. H. Mentha Chaplain 1357, Th. Fennell
P.M. 941, J. T. Appleby P.M. 941, Wm . Bagot P.M. 1061, A. Hall
P.M. 1061, S. Kelly P.M.645, Nathan Heywood 44, J. T. Whittle
1219 , G. Bell and W. Forrest 1588, R. E. Stringleman 2231, G.
Brierley 2482.
After the minutes had been confirmed a successful ballot was
taken for Bro. Jas. W. Shaw Duchess of York Lodge , No. 2482, who
thus became a Joining Member. Following this, Bro . Robert Race
and Thomas Boardman Bolton , who expressed their wish to become
Master Masons, were questioned and duly raised . The first cere
mony was performed by Bro . Wildgoose P.M., and the second by
Bro . Sinclair P.M., the latter presenting and explaining the work
ing tools in both instances.
At the festive board , the Worshipful Master proposed the health
of the newly -raised Brethren , which received suitable responses
from the candidates, Bro. Race being particularly happy in his
reply . He said thatat the risk of being considered premature and
having attributed to him by older Masons the impetuosity of youth
and inexperience, he did not hesitate to say that he was proud that
evening of being a member of this noblest of Brotherhoods. He
felt particularly happy in having made his entrance through the
medium of such an excellent Lodge as Integrity. He would not
readily forget that when he entered that building two months ago,
for the purpose of initiation , the Worshipful Master lost no time in
seeking out his fellow -initiate (Bro. Bolton ) and himself, in order to
give them the right hand of good fellowship and a hearty Masonic
welcome. And as time had passed on he had not failed to note
that no pains had been spared to make them comfortable in the
Lodge, every Brother showing kindness and good feeling towards
them . Taken in conjunction with such treatment, the toast they
had just proposed , although a stereotyped part of the evening's pro
ceedings, lost all its formality, and he would not be acting as a true
Mason were he content with merely returning formal thanks, while
he neglected to express his deep sense of their kindness. He had
already seen much good in Masonry, and he was convinced that if
it did not make a better man of him , the fault would lie with the
Man and not with the Craft. But he trusted that with the blessing
and aid of the Great Architect of the Universe, he might, as time
went on , make such good progress , both in the Masonic art and in
general uprightness of life, that they might not merely be satis
fied with him as a member of that Lodge, but might become as
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passed it over to Bro . Studd, who had taken the opportunity of
proposing his health . He assured his auditors that this, his year
of Mastership , was the proudest of his life. He praised the Officers
for the manner in which they had performed their tasks, and sin
cerely hoped there would be more initiations for them to take part
in . Songs, recitations, etc., were given by Bros. Owles,Gaskill, John
Studd P.M., B. Williams, Morton , Mentha, Roberts, Slee , and Tay
lor, a very pleasant evening being spent.
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FAITH LODGE, No. 581.
THOpenshaw ,on Wednesday,the 18th ult. Therewere present':
Bros. Henry, B. Brown W.M., Ġ . H. Barnes I.P.M., H. J. Harrison
S.W., Joseph Lever J.W., W. Jones S.D., Robert Adshead J.D.,
G. 8. Scott I.G., J. C. Brown Treasurer, J. M. Frost Secretary ,
B. Swift P.M., William Kay P.M., Edward Roberts P.M. Asst.Prov.
G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), James Robinson P.M., John
Chadderton , Samuel Andrew , Joseph Harrison, Harry Crellin,
Charles H. Griffiths, Stephen J. Watson , Dr. Edwin E. Jones,
J. T. Moorhouse , .G. Hewson, W. W.McLeod , W. B. Gleave.
After the reading and confirmation of minutes, a ballot was
successfully taken for Mr. Jabez Hibbs, Music dealer, Opepshaw ,
who wasdafterwards initia ted by the W.M., the working tools being
d by Bro . Harrison S.W. Bro . Stephen
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degree , a nd having answered ensatisfactorily he was passed , this
ceremony being also undertak by the W.M. In this instance ,
Bro . Lever J.W. explained the working tools .
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by the W.M., who stated that Bro . Hibbs would not be likely to
forget this day in 1894, and if he had any faults at all,the ceremony
through which he had passed might induce him to mend his
ways. He concluded by welcoming him most cordially amongst
them .
Bro . Hibbs, in response, said that he was unaware until that
moment that he would be called upon to make a speech , assuring
them that it was quite an ordeal for him to pass through . He
characterised what little he had seen of Freemasonry as good , and
calculated to bring individuals in unity together. As he progressed,
he hoped to understand its best points, and sincerely trusted that
it might be in his power to do something to promote the interests
of the Lodge.
Bro . Swift proposed the health of the W.M., saying although
this was a stale toast, it would be impossible to overrate the merits
of Bro. Brown, nor would he personally tire of extolling his good
qualities. Bro . Swift reverted to the social meeting recently held ,
stating that the ladies were unanimous in declaring that they had
enjoyed themselves, and were wishful for a repetition of the
pleasure. With regard to the ceremonies of that evening, the
W.M.had performed them in a manner which not only reflected
credit upon himself, but upon the Lodge.
Bro. Brown , in reply , said that it gave him much pleasure,
although it was a difficult task , to respond to such flattering
remarks as those just uttered . He was glad to say that at the
present time he was in better health than he had been during the
year. At one timehe feared that he would be obliged to relinquish
the social part of their meetings , but happily his medical adviser
had kept him up. He assured Bro . Swift that the ladies would
have an early opportunity of joining the Brethren, this time in
connection with a picnic , which was being organised.
Some most enjoyable songs and sketches were given by Bros.
Crellin , Hewson , Moorhouse, Roberts, Harrison , and Griffiths.
Bro. E. E. Jones presided at the piano.
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EGERTON LODGE, No. 1030 .
JTHE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel, Heaton
There were also present :-Bros . G. B. Goodfellow S.W., Henry
Smith P.M. P.P.J.G.D. Treas., Thos. Knott I.P.M. Secy., Jas. W.
Abbott P.M. P.P.G.D.C., E. G. Lingard P.M. P.P.G.W., Wm . A.
Vaughan P.M., Geo. Lingard Vaughan P.M., Edward Roberts P.M
Assist. Prov . G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), H.G. Fisher, T. B.
Brooks, Geo . Ed. Wright, Dr. Wm . B. Bale, Dr. Frank C. Rogers.
Visitors :-- Bros . Chas. W. Southwell W.M.1009, J. Bell P.M.Secy.
104, J. S. Hargreaves 1357, Cuthbert Blacow 2156 .
After the confirmation of minutes, Bros. T. B. Brooks and F. C.
Rogers, who had expressed their desire to make further advances
into Freemasonry, were duly questioned as to their proficiency, the
former with regard to the first degree, and the latter with regard to
the second. Bro . Brooks was afterwards advanced as a F.C., and
Bro . Rogers as a M.M., both ceremonies being performed by the
W.M. The working tools were presented and explained by Bro.
Goodfellow S.W. The usual festive board followed .
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SYKES LODGE, No. 1040.
RO. J. KIRBY W.M , installed Bro. G. W. T. Purchas, M.A.,
Driffield . The new Master invested the Officers for the ensuing
year.
The Brethren afterwards had tea together at the Buck Hotel,
the excellent repast being provided by Bro . John Holtby .
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FRATERNITY LODGE, No. 1418 .
JHE annual festival was celebrated at the Masonic Hall, Stock
Tkona,monal festival was,celebrated at theleasonin e lo Stock .
To witness the
was installed as Master for the ensuing year.
ceremonial, which was admirably conducted by Bro. Will Hutchin
son (the retiring Worshipful Máster ) and Bro. W. J. Watson P.M.
P.P.J.G.D., there was a large assemblage of Brethren , not only of
the town and locality , but from Lodges ranging from Newcastle to
Hull. The Board of Installing Masters numbered no fewer than
twenty-seven, of whom sixteen held high Provincial honours in the
Provinces of Durham or Northumberland, or North and East
Yorkshire. The beauty of the ceremony wasmaterially enhanced
Fraternity , Bro . Biddlecombe, Tees, and Bro . Readman, Whitwell ,
respectively presiding at the organ , and Bro . Dunstan , ofMiddles
borough, rendering a solo with exceptional sympathy.
Having been duly installed , the Worshipful Master appointed
and invested the Officers .
Bro. Past Master W. J. Watson then , on behalf of the Lodge ,
presented Bro. Will Hutchinson with a finely framed address of
thanks for his services during the past year, and the gift having
been appropriately acknowledged , the Worshipful Master, feelingly
alluding to the illness of Bro . T. Bowman P.M.and his valued
work in connection with the Craft , moved a vote of sympathy with
him , which being seconded by Bro. S. E. Thorold P.M., was passed
unanimously .
General and cordial felicitations having been expressed to the
Worshipful Master, the Lodge was closed in due form , and after
wards the Brethren , with numerous later arrivals,dined together in
the Banqueting Hall.
URMSTON LODGE, No. 1730 .
АТ
T the last meeting of this Lodge there were present : Bro.
W. H. Jolliffe W.M., John Walton jun . J.W., Edwd. Lewis
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Littler P.M. P.P.G.P. Treas., Geo. R. Lloyd P.M. Prov. Gr. Treas.
Secretary, Walter Bowers S.D., Geo. G. Mends J.D., J. Bowers
P.M.Org., Jas. Ormrod I.G., J. Hardwicke Marsh I.P.M., R. Swin .
dells P.M., J. Milton P.M., Edwd . Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T.
(FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), J. Artingstall, G. G. R. Mends, James
Plowman , W.Kirk, E. W. Barratt, W. H. Ashworth , Hedley Jones,
Thos. French , Arthur Hawkins, Geo. Stott. Visitors : Bros. W.
Pearson W.M. Victoria 1345, Wm . B. Midgley S.W. Concord 1534 ,
Wm . F.Farrington P.M.Avon 1633, U. L.Desai, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S.,
St. Stephen 145 (Edinburgh).
Bros. William H. Ashworth and Edwd. W. Barratt were raised
to the sublime degree , the work being undertaken by Bros. Lloyd
and the W.M. respectively . Bro . Littler explained the working
tools .
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ST . GEORGE'S LODGE, No. 2025 .
\HE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall, Ply
Bro. T. J. Cole S.W. as W.M. for the year. There was a large
attendance of Brethren . The installing Officers were Bros. C. F.
Matthison (the retiring W.M.), J. Gifford P.P.G.D.C., G. R. Barrett
P.P.G.D., Jas. Griffin P.P.G.S.D., C. G. Withell, F. Crouch , and
John Griffin , who were supported by a large board of installed
Masters.
At the close of the installation ceremony, which was very im
pressively carried out, the W.M. invested his Officers .
The accounts showed that the Lodge was, financially, in a
highly satisfactory state, there being a balance to its credit of over
£ 150 - an increase of £ 30 during the year. At the close of the
Lodge business the Brethren adjourned to the dining-hall, where
the annual banquet was held . Over eighty Brethren were present,
and a very pleasant evening was passed .
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BEAUMONT LODGE, No. 2035 .
THE Members recently dined together in the Masonic Hall,
TI Kirkburton , on the invitation of Bro . Dr. Lownds, who is
leaving the town.
The health of Bro . Lownds was drunk on the proposition of
Bro . Collins, in a hearty manner, amongst great expressions of
regret on his severing his connection with Kirkburton , where he
has established himself with great success and becomemost popu .
lar. Bro . Lownds replied to the toast in a feeling manner, stating
that nothing but the sickness of his family would have induced
him to leave Kirkburton , where he had made a large number of
friends, and none more so than the Brethren of Beaumont Lodge,
whom he had always met with the greatest pleasure, and he hoped
in the future to have many opportunities of coming amongst
them again . · Other toasts followed, and a pleasant evening was
spent.
The members held their annual social gathering in the
Masonic Hall the next evening , when there was a brilliant gather
ing. Dancing commenced at 8.30 , and was kept up with great spirit
until the early hours of themorning, to the intense enjoyment of
everyone present. Mr. Wigglesworth , Huddersfield , supplied the
musical part of the entertainment in his usual well-known style ,
and Mr. J. Lodge made an excellent M.C. During the evening
Miss Gelder , Miss Midgley, and Miss Bradbury sang several vocal
pieces in a very pleasing manner.
The usual children's party was held the following afternoon ,
when about seventy children and adults were present. After tea
the youngsters, as well as the upgrown people, spent an enjoyable
evening in dancing and games. Mr. Charles Shaw , for Mr. Manley,
optician , Huddersfield, gave an exhibition by limelight of funny
pictures, which pleased the whole company very much.
Altogether both the ball and the children's party have been the
most successfulheld in Kirkburton .
0 0 0 available from St. Pancras Station , and will be issued at the same
CONSTANCE LODGE, No. 2135 .
THE eighth anniversary was celebrated on the 18th ult ., in the
Lodge and visiting Brethren were present.
Bro. G. T. Hyden S.W. was installed Master for the ensuing
year,the ceremony being ably performed by Bro .Geo. J. Christopher
P.M., assisted by Bro . N. Elsdon P.M., and Bro . W. I. Mackay
I.P.M.
Afterwards, the festival of St. John the Evangelist was com .
memorated , all the Brethren partaking of a most excellent repast.
The new W.M. occupied the chair,while Bros. Coulthard and Î . D.
Dryden were in the vice- chairs.
The chairman announced that telegramsor letters of apology
for absence had been received from Bros. Wm . Logan P.M.,
T. Dunn P.M. (Bishop Auckland), Wanless (Witton- le -Wear),
Jackson (Newcastle), and Sterling (Annfield Plain ).
The usual toasts were honoured, and Bro. Cole, in replying for
the Visitors, said that if it had not been for the St. Nicholas Lodge
there would not have been a Constance Lodge. The greatest
sympathy prevailed between these two Lodges , and he hoped they
would be able to pay one another fraternal visits with more frequency
than heretofore .
Bro. Holme also responded , and gave a most interesting history
of Freemasonry, graphically tracing its existence to an epoch
anterior to the Pharoahs. He enumerated the distinguished men
who had been initiated into the mysteries of the Craft, instancing
philosophers like Plato and his contemporaries, down to General
Roberts.
During the proceedings, Bro.Mackay the retiring. W.M. was
presented on behalf of the Lodge with a gold jewel, for his valuable
services during the past year.
Ohronicle . [ 5TH MAY 1894.
STOUR LODGE , No. 2305 .
N Thursday, 19th ult., Dr. Wilks was installed W.M. at
vincial Grand Master of Kent Bro. J. S. Eastes was among the
large number of Brethren present. The annual banquet was served
by Bro. Sargent at the Saracen's Head Hotel.
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WIGAN LODGE, No. 2326 .
N Saturday, 14th ult., the installation took place of Bro . W.
Captain J. D. Murray P.G. Treas. Eng .
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards honoured.
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ST. ANNE'S LODGE, No. 2457 .
HE installation of W.M. was celebrated on the 11th ult., at St.
TH Anne's-on -Sea . The Installing Masterwas Bro. W.H.Hamp
son W.M. 1476 and I.P.M. 2349 .
The banquet was served at the Hotel,where a splendid menu
was provided by Mrs. Holloway. The usual toasts of the Craft were
honoured , Bros. Bradley, Atkins, Luke, and Dr. Whittaker contri.
buting the music. The W.M. presented the I.P.M , with a Past
Master's jewel, as a token of the high appreciation in which he was
held , and of the services he had rendered the Lodge. The inscrip
tion ran
Presented to
Bro. Jas. LAWRENCE P.M.,
a founder and first W.M. of the St. Anne's Lodge, 2457,
from the Brethren ,
The jewel bore a representation of the St. Anne's lifeboat
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BOOTLE -WILBRAHAM LODGE, No. 2463.
INCE its consecration last year this Lodge, which has its head.
& successful career. The number of members has nearly doubled ,
and the funds are in a satisfactory condition. The first Worship
ful Master was Bro . Charles Fothergill Prov. G.J.D., who on
Thursday of last week, in the presence of a numerous assembly of
members of the Lodge and visiting Brethren , gave place to Bro .
Edward H. Cookson P.Prov. G.W., his successor in the chair.
The Worshipful Master-elect was presented for Installation by
Bros. Bucknell P.P.A.G.D.C.(Staff.), and R.G.Bradley P.D.G.D.C.,
and the ceremony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro .
Fothergill. Having been duly installed, Bro . Cookson invested his
Officers.
The post- prandial proceedings were of a most enjoyable and
interesting nature, made the more so by the contributions of
musical Brethren , headed by Bro . Walter Burnet.
During the evening Bro . Fothergillwasmade the recipient ofa
Past Master's jewel with a suitable inscription , and with a hand
some tea and coffee service for his wife .
WHITSUNTIDE RAILWAY FACILITIES .
THE Midland Railway Company have arranged, with a view to
at St. Pancras and Moorgate Street Stations to be open for the
issue of Tickets all day on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th May,
when Tickets to all principal Stations on the Midland Railway can
be obtained beforehand at their Offices , a list of which can be had
on application . The Tickets obtained at these Offices will be
fares as charged at that Station , and dated to suit the convenience
of Passengers.
Cheap Excursion Trains will be run from London to Dublin via
Morecambe, on Friday, 11th May, to return 15th , 17th , 19th , 22nd,
24th , or 26th May ; to Dublin via Liverpool, on Thursday, 10th May ;
to Belfast, Londonderry, and Portrush for Giant's Causeway, via
Barrow , on Saturday , 12th May, for 16 days ; to Londonderry, via
Morecambe , on Saturday, 12th May, to return 14th , 17th , 21st, or
24th, as per bill of Sailing ; to Leicester, Nottingham , Newark ,
Lincoln , Birmingham , Walsall, Wolverhampton , Burton , Derby,
Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn , Bolton , Oldham , Sheffield ,
Leeds, Bradford, Scarboro ', Newcastle, the Furness District, Car
lisle, & c., & c., on Saturday, 12th May, returning the following
Monday or Thursday ; to Carlisle , Castle Douglas, Dumfries , Helens.
burgh, Edinburgh , Greenock, Glasgow , & c., on Saturday, 12th
May, returning the following Tuesday, or Saturday ; to St. Albans,
Harpenden , Luton , Bedford , and Birmingham , on Whit-Monday,
14th May, for one day ; and to Manchester, for the Races, on
Thursday, Midnight, 18th May, returning Saturday, 21st May,
and Tickets for these Trains for starting from St. Pancras Station
can be obtained on the two previous days to the running of the
Trains at the Company's City and West End Booking Offices.
Cheap Excursion Trains for five or eightdays will also be run to
London from Carlisle, Bradford , Leeds, Sheffield , Liverpool, Man.
chester, Blackburn , Burnley, Bolton , Bury, Rochdale, Oldham ,
Lincoln , Newark, Burton , Derby, Nottingham , Birmingham , Wal.
sall , Wolverhampton , Leicester, & c., on Saturday, 12th May, and
for 6 days on Monday , 14th May . Passengers will be booked by
these Trains at cheap fares to Brighton , Hastings, St. Leonards,
Eastbourne, & c.; and to Paris and other places on the continent,
having the privilege of returning by any ordinary train within 16
days.
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THE Great Western Railway Company announce that an
THExcursion to Gloucester, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, New
Milford , Waterford , and other stations in South Wales and the
South of Ireland will be run on Friday, 11th May , and that a fast
Excursion train for the Wost of England will leavo Paddington at
7.55 a.m. on Saturday, 12th May, reaching Exeter in 57 hours and
Plymouth in 74 hours. Excursions will also be run on the same
day to Bath, Bristol, Dorchester, Weymouth, Worcester, Malvern ,
Hereford, Oxford, Leamington , Birmingham , Wolverhampton,
Shrewsbury, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, &c. Return tickets
at 25 /- will also be issued to Guernsey and Jersey
On Whit Sunday a cheap train will run to Swindon , Stroud ,
Gloucester and Cheltenham , leaving Paddington at 8.20 a.m. At
Midnight on Sunday an Excursion for 1 or 5 days will leave Pad
dington for Oxford , Birmingham , Wolverhamptoo, & c.
On the Bank Holiday, cheap trains will be run to Reading, Bath ,
Bristol, Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham , &c.
Excursions will be run to London from most of the principal
stations, and cross country trips have also been arranged.
Cheap tickets are now issued daily from London and many
suburban stations to Staines, Windsor, Taplow, Maidenhead, Hen
ley , Goring, Wallingford, and other riverside resorts . These tickets
can be obtained throughout the Whitsuntide Holidays, and in fact
during the whole of the Summer months.
To meet the expected additional traffic by the ordinary trains
on Saturday, 12th May, the Company will run in duplicate, the
3.0 , 5.0 and 9.0 p.m. trains from London to the West of England,
and the 12.0 noon, 3.15 and 9.15 p.m. trains to Weymouth, Here
ford and South Wales. The first portions of the 5.0 and 9.0 p.m.
trains will leave Paddington at 4.55 and 8.55 p.m. respectively, but
the first parts of the other trains will leave at the advertised times,
and the second a few minutes afterwards, the long distance passen
gers being as far as possible taken in the first portion, but with a
few exceptions both trains will stop at the advertised stations to
take up and set down passengers,
Ordinary and Excursion tickets are issued at the Company's
Oity and West-end Offices, viz.:—193 and 407 Oxford Street ; 181
Tottenham Court Road, W .; 23 New Oxford Street ; Cambridge
Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C .; " The Piazza ,” Covent Garden ;
269 Strand ; 26 Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus ; 29 Charing Cross ;
17 Brompton Road ; Holborn Circus ; Minories (opposite Good
man's Yard ) ; 5 Arthur Street East, London Bridge, E.C. ; 82
Queen Victoria Street ; 67 Gresham Street; 4 Cheapside; and at
the L.B. and S.C. Company's Excursion Office (underGrand Hotel),
Trafalgar Square. Tickets can also be obtained at Victoria , L.C.
and D. Railway ; Kensington (Addison Road ) ; Uxbridge Road ;
Hammersmith ,and other stations.
The booking officos at the Paddington Station will be open all
day on 9th , 10th, 11th and 12th May, so that passengers wishing
to obtain tickets for any destination on the Great Western Railway
can do so at their convenience. Ordinary tickets will be dated to
suit the convenience of passengers.
O 0 0 The whole of the ceremonies were performed in a remarkably
THE London and North Western Company announce that the
THE Ticket Offices at Euston , Broad Street, Kensington, and
Willesden Junction will be open throughout the day, from Monday,
7th May, to Whit Monday, 14th May inclusive, so that Passengers
wishing to obtain tickets for any destination on the London and
North Western Railway can do so at any time of the day prior to
the starting of the trains.
Tickets , dated to suit the convenience of passengers, can be
obtained at any time (Sunday and Bank Holidays excepted) at the
town Receiving offices of the Company :-Cross Keys, 1 ' Wood
Street, Cheapside, E.C. ; 15 Queen Street, Cheapside, E.C.; 22
Aldersgate Street, E.C. ; 8 and 9 Clerkenwell Green , E.C. ; Swan
with - Two-Necks, 65 Gresham Street, E.C. ; 30 West Smithfield,
E.C.; Bolt-in - Tun , 64 Fleet Street, E.C.; Palmer's, 79 Knightrider
Street, E.C. ; Spread Eagle , 3 Whittington Avenue, Leadenhall
Market, E.C. ; 13 Eastcheap, E.C .; 116 Holborn, E.C.; George and
Blue Boar, 285 High Holborn , W.C.; Atlas Office, 167 Tottenham
Court Road, W.C.; Golden Cross, Charing Cross, W.C.; 70 St.
Martin's Lane, W.C .; 43 New Oxford Street, W.C .; 3 James Street ,
Covent Garden , W.C. ; Spread Eagle Universal Office, Piccadilly
Circus, W .; 34 Paliament Street, Westminster, S.W.; Hotel
Windsor, Victoria Street, S.W .; Griffin's Green Man and Still,
241 Oxford Street, W .; 496 Oxford Street, W .; 231 Edgware Road,
W.; Lion , 108 New Bond Street, W.; The Eclipse, 169B Fulham
Road, S.W.; 33 Hereford Road , Bayswater, W .; 34 Albert Gate ,
Knightsbridge, S.W., &c. , &c. , at the same fares as at Euston
Station .
On Friday, 11th May, a special train will leave Euston Station
at 6.25 p.m. for Holyhead and Ireland ; a Special train will leave
Manchester (Exchange) at 12.55 p.m. and Liverpool (Lime Street)
at 1.5 p m. for Rhyl and Llandudno.
On Saturday, 12th May, a Special train will leave Willesden
Station at 2.57 p.m. for Bletchley, Wolverton, Blisworth, Weedon ,
Rugby, principal stations on Trent Valley Line, and Stafford ; á
Special Express train will also leave Euston Station for Bir
mingham at 4.25 p.m .; a Special train will leave Manchester
(Exchange) at 12.55 p.m. for Rhyl and Llandudno ; and Relief
trains will leave Birmingbam at 2.8 p.m. and 4.8 p.m. for Coventry,
Rugby, and Northampton, and passengers for those places will not
be conveyed by the 2.0 p.m and 4.0 p.m trains , respectively.
On Whit Monday, 14th May, the 4.30 p.m. train from Euston
Station to Birmingham , Wolverhampton, Walsall , & c., will not
run. Passengers will be conveyed by the 5.0 p.m., except those for
Peterboro' Line, Market Harboro ', Melton Mowbray, Nottingham ,
and the Great Northern Line, who on this date will travel by the
3.15 p.m. train from Euston ; the 8.10 a.m. train, Wolverhampton
to London, will not run . On Whit Monday, 14th May, numerous
residential trains will not be run .
The Company also announce that they will run Excursions to
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and from London , Birmingham , Wolverhampton, Leamington ,
Coventry, Walsall , Leicester, Macclesfield , Stoke, Stone, Liverpool,
Manchester, Chester, North Wales, Shrewsbury, Hereford, Oswestry,
Preston, Wigan, Blackpool, Morecambe, Carlisle, the Lake District.
Excursions will also be run from London and other principal towns
to Scotland and Ireland for the Whitsun Holiday week.
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THE London, Chatham , and Dover Company's Whitsun
TH Programme includes a variety of Cheap Bookings and
Excursions. Cheap Return Tickets will be issued on Friday and
Saturday before Whit - Sunday, from London to Margate, Ramsgate,
Deal and Dover, and other places, available to return up to and
including Wednesday , 16th May. Day Excursions will be run on
Whit-Sunday and Monday, from Holborn Viaduct and Victoria to
the principal Kentish Watering Places. Those desiring to visit the
Crystal Palace on Whit -Monday will find ample accommodation in
the shape of special trains to convey them to the High Level
Station.
The special facilities for passengers to the Continent are this
year more numerous than ever. Fourteen day excursion tickets will be
issued from Victoria and Holborn , to Paris and Brussels, via Dover
and Calais, by the night mail service, and the Company's newest
boats “« Empress " or “ Calais -Douvres are announced to cross on
11th and 12th May. Other cheap tickets to the Ardennes, also to
Brussels ( via Ostend ), to Calais, and the principal towns in Holland
are announced .
Those desirous of visiting the Antwerp Exhibition can obtain
return tickets, via Queenboro' and Flushing, available for 30 days,
at very low rates. All these tickets enable the holder to return on
any day within the period of validity by fast services.
It may not be out of place to mention here that the services by
the Queenboro' and Flushing route have, from the 1st May, been
greatly accelerated, especially in the homeward direction . The
through fares have lately been reduced , and new tickets added to
meet the increasing demands of the travelling public . The splendid
paddle vessels of the Zeeland Steamship Company running from
Queenboro' to Flushing are too well known to need any descripton,
and passengers crossing by these boats will not fail to observe their
smooth and steady running, ensuring as it does the best guarantee
against sea sickness.
PERSEVERANCE CHAPTER, No. 300 .
THE most interesting feature in connection with themeeting of
Ashton -under -Lyne, on Tuesday, the 17th ult. , was the balloting
for and exaltation of Bros. Joseph B. Pownall S.W., Henry Shaw
S.D., Thomas Cook , John Pollitt, and George H. Coop, all members
of the Fidelity Lodge, No. 430.
careful and finished manner by Companion R. Gornall P.Z.
P.Prov. G.P.S. , who had travelled from Blackburn for the
purpose.
After the close of the Chapter, which occurred rather late in the
evening, the Companions sat down to a substantial supper, this
being followed by the usual festive board.
Besides those above mentioned , and others whose names our
representative did not obtain, there were present : -Companions
John Preece Z., Alfred D. Rayner S.E., Joseph Leech S.N., S.
Newton Prin . S. , F. W. Bromley P.Z., Thos. T. Broadbent P.Z.
Visitors:-Comps. Ernest Moss P.Z. P.P.G.S.B. , and Henry L.
Holland .
0 0 0
ROYAL EDWARD ENCAMPMENT, K.T.
FTER several years of inertia , this Encampment, which
A
Hotel, Dukinfield, Cheshire , has lately been resuscitated, prin
cipally by the efforts of Bro. John Clayton, a former Eminent
Preceptor thereof, and P.G.J.W. of Cheshire in the Craft Degree.
He got together a few Sir Knights of neighbouring Encampments
and with their assistance a meetingof emergency was called and
preliminaries arranged and settled. The first regular meeting was
held at the above hostelry on Tuesday, the 24th ult .
Those present were : Sir Knights Jno. Clayton P.E.C. , Richd .
Newhouse P.E.C. , H. Gordon Small, Geo . Sam Smith E.C. Pr.G.
Swd.B. (Lancs.), Allen Shaw Capt. of the Guard , A. W. Siddall
P.E.C. P.G.A. (Lancs.) , Fred. N. Lowenson Pr. Chancellor Gros
venor, Robt. W. Bourne, Grosvenor and Alpass, G. H. Brown
Grosvenor and Jacques de Moloy, Walter Newton P.E.P. Loyal
Volunteers, Jas. Andrew St. Josephs, Alfred Clayton Captain of
the Guard, F. W. Bromley P.E.P. LoyalVolunteers, and others.
The Warrant is a small and unpretending document, bearing
date 1806 , but of this we may be enabled to say more upon a
future occasion . Business commenced at an early hour of the
afternoon, and consisted principally in the appointmentof Officers,
Sir Knight Clayton being inducted into the position of P.E.C. in
the usual manner.
A very excellent banquet was provided by Host Alfred Barret,
and after several Loyal and other toasts had been honoured the
meeting was brought to a close.
0 0 0
Bro. Thomas Sims , who has been manager for 25
years in the Masonic department of the firm of Messrs.
Edward Stillwell and Son , has left that firm , says the
“ Draper's Record ,” and has taken offices at 75 Little
Britain , E.C.
 156 The Freemason's Chronicle . ( 5TH MAY 1894 .

The Prince of Wales was the other night affiliated as
an honorary member of St. John's Lodge of Freemasons
of Gosha . His Royal Highness, in accepting the mem
bership , expressed the hope that there would be close
personal relations between German and English Free
masons. The ritual of German Masonic Lodges varies
somewhat from the English working, but the signs,
tokens, and pass -words of the first degree , fellow craft
and the third sublime” degree are exactly the same.
The figurative death ceremony in many German Lodges
is made more real, and the candidates are placed in
coffins and lowered through a trap -door in the floor of
the Lodge room into the form of a newly -made grave.
- Modern Society.”
0 0
Ofno creed or nationality , Freemasonry has embraced
the Jews. In East London the Hebrew element offers
exceptional facilities for the study of the world -wide cult.
Several good Lodges exist, and last week a ceremony of
particular interest took place at the Ship and Turtle ,
Leadenhall Street, where Bro . Charles Eschwege was
installed as W.M. of the Friars Lodge, 1349, for the
ensuing year. Few East End Jews are so well-known
as Mr. Eschwege , whose friends are to be found in every
quarter of the globe . His interests are cosinopolitan ,
and his knowledge of South African affairs and mining
work has rai him to the status of an expert. -
“ Eastern Post.”
O 0 0
The appeal from the Freemasons of Argentina to the
Prince of Wales certainly gives a comic aspect to the
South American troubles. One wonders what they
imagine it is in his power to do for them . Do they fancy
he holds a position over here in some way analogous to
that attributed by Frenchmen to the Lord Mayor of
London ? The attitude of this secret society to the
world at large has changed so much since the days when
it was an enemy of Governments in all countries that
some confusion may be pardoned . However , a large
number of the old - fashioned folks on the continent still
look upon Freemasonry as but one point or so less
objectionable than Anarchism . The present Pope, for
instance , would probably hesitate to concede even19 that
amount of difference between the two.- " Sketch .”

2222 Frederick West, East Molesey 1642 Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall
NEXT WEEK . 1820 Sir Thos. White, Holborn Restaurant
2324 Horwich , Horwich
Monday . 2360 Victoria , Southport 2033 University ofLondon , Freemasons-h .
2400 Brentford , Brentford 2168 Derby Allcroft, Midland Hotel
16 Royal Alpha , Hotel Métropole 2487 St. Michael, Stone 2397 Culumbia , Criterion , Piccadilly
72 Royal Jubilee , Anderton's 2492 Concordia , Wendover 2417 Bolingbroke, M.H., Clapham Junction
188 Joppa , Freemasons Tavern
256 Unions, Freemasons-hall 35 Medina, Cowes
1319 Asaph , Freemasons-hall Wednesday . 50 Knights of Malta , Hinckley
1996 Priory , Acton 97 Palatine, Sunderland
3 Fidelity, Freemasons-hall 130 Royal Gloucester, Southampton
2098 Harlesden , Harlesden 15 Kent, Freemasons-hall 139 Britannia , Sheffield
2242 Tyssen Amherst, Hackney 1629 United , Freemasons-hall 191 St. John , Bury
53 Royal Sussex, Bath 1803 Cornhill, London Tav., Fenchurch St. 216 Harmonic , Liverpool
107 Philanthropic , Lynn 1827 Alliance, Guildhall Tavern 333 Royal Preston , Preston
113 Unanimity, Preston 1986 Honor Oak , Norwood 344 Faith , Radcliffe
119 Sun , Square , Compasses, Whitehaven 2345 Duke of Fife , Clapham Common 369 Limestone Rock , Clitheroe
135 Perpetual Friendship, Bridgwater 2347 Grafton , Blanchard's Restaurant
381 Harmony and Industry, Darwon
154 Unanimity, Wakefield 2362 Bloomsbury Rifles, Chenies Street 1204 Royd , Malvern
156 Harmony, Plymouth 2470 Telegraph Cable, Ship and Turtle 1213 Bridgewater, Eccles
199 Peace and Harmony, Dover 13 Union Waterloo, Plumstead 1273 St.Michael, Sittingbourno
251 Loyal, Barnstaple 54 Hope, Rochdale 1387 Chorlton , Chorlton -cum -Hardy
328 St. John , Torquay 84 Doyle's Lodge of Fellowship ,Guernsey 1416 Falcon , Thirsk
331 Phenix of Honour & Prudence , Truro 125 Prince Edwin , Hythe 1429 Albert Edward Prince of Wales, New
338 Vitruvian , Ross 146 Antiquity , Bolton port, Monmouth
395 Guy, Leamington 187 Royal Sussex of Hospitality, Bristol 1457 Bagshaw , Loughton
1211 Goderich , Leeds 204 Caledonian , Manchester 1495 Arkwright, Matlock Bath
1239 Wentworth , Sheffield 225 St. Luke, Ipswich 1583 Corbet, Towyn
1254 Semper Fidelis , Exeter 1697 Hospitality, Waterfoot
244 Yarborough , Jersey
1264 Neptune, Liverpool 250 Minerva, Hull 1750 Coleridge , Clevedon
1302 De Warren , Halifax 274 Tranquillity , Newchurch 1863 Priory , Tynemouth
1312 St. Mary, Bocking 277 Friendship, Oldham 1915 Graystone, Whitstable
1452 St. Margaret, Lowestoft 281 Fortitude, Lancaster 1992 Tennant, Cardiff
1573 Caradoc, Swansea 288 Harmony, Todmorden 2016 Shalden , Alton
1924 Wickham , Brockley 323 Concord, Stockport 2038 Portcullis, Langport
1954 Molesworth , Wadebridge 1209 Lewises, Ramsgate 2109 Prince Edward , Heaton Moor
2039 Londonderry , Sunderland 1242 Tynwald , Douglas 2132 Egerton , Seacombe
2163 Jersey, Southall 1248 Denison , Scarborough 2217 Windermere , Windermere
2166 Cotehele , Calstock 1331 Aldershot Camp, Aldershot 2227 White Horse , Westbury
2240 Arrow , Kington 1342 Walker, Newcastle -on -Tyne 2234 Onslow , Guildford
1356 Toxteth , Liverpool 2261 Armitage, Milnsbridge
Tuesday , 1398 Baldwin , Dalton - in -Furness 2262 Dagmar, Wraysbury
1400 Curwen , Workington 2278 Kingswood , Broxbourne
167 St. John , Hampstead Heath 1547 Liverpool, Liverpool 2285 Eden , Workington
235 Nine Muses,Grand Hotel, Charing + 1582 Llanidloes, Llanidloes 2343 Sir William Harpur , Bedford
1593 Royal Naval College, Greenwich 1588 Prince Leopold , Stretford 2372 James Terry, Waltham Cross
1604 Wanderers, Freemasons-hall 1643 Perseverance, Hebburn -on - Tyne 2420 Ferdinand de Rothschild , Waddesdon
1668 Samson , Café Royal 1692 Hervey, Bromley, Kent 2449 Duke of York , Manchester
1769 Clarendon, Guildhall Tavern
1703 Windrush , Witney
80 St. John , Sunderland 1715 Arthur John Brogden, Grange-over .
93 Social, Norwich Sands Friday .
131 Fortitude, Truro 1798 Zion , Manchester 134 Caledonian , Ship and Turtle
184 United Benevolence, New Brompton 1848 Ferrum , Middlesborough 1997 John Carpenter, Albion
241 Merchants , Liverpool 1855 St. Maurice , Plympton 2399 Ordnance, Plumstead
272 Harmony, Boston 1879 Lord Warkworth , Amble
36 Glamorgan , Working-at-Cardiff
319 New Forest, Lymington 1932 Whitworth, Spennymoor 81 Doric, Woodbridge
371 Perseverance, Maryport 1947 Stanford, Hove 170 All Souls, Weymouth
1220 Solway, Aspatria 2046 Robinson , Maidstone 1289 Rock , Birkenhead
1250 Gilbert Grenall, Warrington 2156 Arthur Sullivan , Manchester 1428 United Service, Landport
1267 Kenlis, Egremont 2284 Smyth ,Grimsby
1314 Acacia , Bromley, Kent 2294 Wavertree , Wavertree 1536 United Military, Plumstead
2389 Avondale , Middlewich 1605 De La Pole, Hull
1402 Jordan , Torquay 1661 Newton , Newark -upon -Trent
1414 Knole , Sevenoaks 2404 Lord C. Beresford , Chatham
1676 St. Nicholas , Newcastle-on - Tyne
1476 Blackpool, Blackpool 2423 St. Mark , Connahs Quay 1826 Parthenon , Croydon
1528 Fort, Newquay 2450 Loxfield , Uckfield
2483 Hadrian , Westham 1983 Martyn , Southwold
1560 Albert Edward, Leicester
1713 Wilbraham , Walton -on -the-Hill
1782 Machen , Coleshill Thursday . Saturday .
1837 Lullingstone, Wilmington 173 Phoenix , Freemasons-hall
1847 Ebrington , Stonehouse 19 Royal Athelstan , City Terminus Hotel
2099 Ethelbert , Herne Bay 91 Regularity, Freemasons-hall 1755 Eldon , Portishead
2104 Whitwell, Stockton -on - Tees 206 Friendship , Ship and Turtle 1990 Hampshire of Emulation , Landport
2134 Wilberforce, Hull 238 Pilgrim , Freemasons-hall 2069 Prudence, Leeds
2164 St. Germans, Peel 1558 Duke of Connaught, Camberwell 2359 Doric, Didsbury
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When we consider the universal com

THE GIRLS SCHOOL FESTIVAL .
times and distress in almost every brand
ESPITE the favourable surroundings of this year's this result must be recognised as a truly
D Anniversary Festival on behalf of the older of the the marvel is where the handsome conti
three Charitable Institutions of the Craft, there was a from year by year, or how it is that the fi
feeling of disappointment manifest when the Brethren Benevolence never seems to stand still.
assembled on Wednesday around the festive board to close upon £ 18,000 cannot be said to hay
participate in the crowning event of the year so far as at the cost of the other great Charity :
this Fund of English Freemasonry is concerned . This must bear in mind that the Benevolent I
disappointment was occasioned by a notice which was a successful Festival in February las
circulated round the tables, to the effect that the Pro £ 13,000 was realised , and it is confidently
Grand Master was unable to take his place as Chairman the Boys Festival will likewise prove a
of the day , by reason of the sudden and lamented death success , mainly in view of the enthusiasm
of his sister- in -law , the Countess of Clarendon , and it its Chairman's Province of West Yorkshire
cannot be denied that the spirits of the company at once of which county will probably forin the la
fell very many degrees, for most of those who were Stewards ever known from one district.
present had looked forward with most pleasurable The success of Wednesday was the
anticipation to the presidency of Lord Lathom , who is efforts of 450 Stewards, wbich was also a i
proverbial for his ability as a Chairman , never failing to alone excepting the Centenary celebi
ensure enjoyment among all who assemble under his referred to. This year's Board include
rule . However, the validity of his Lordship's excuse Stewards, and comprised 193 London
could not be questioned and there was nothing to be and 257 from the Provinces and foreign
done but to bow to the inevitable, and make the The results announced from the dif
best of what was regarded on all sides as a grevious were as follow :
disappointment . Province Stewari
But like many other apparent calamities, the cloud London 193
Bedfordshire 1
caused by Lord Lathom's absence had a silver lining , as Berkshire 7
it brought to the front a nobleman who is undoubtedly Bristol 2
4
destined to take a leading place in English Freemasonry Buckinghamshire 1
Cambridgeshire 1
in the future - Lord Skelmersdale , the eldest son of the Cheshire
Cornwall ... 1
Pro Grand Master , who is rapidly winning the good 1
Cumberland and Westmorland
1
opinion of all who meet him in the Craft, and whose Derbyshire 2
Devonshire 1
position as Grand Warden of the year must be regarded Dorsetshire
as but a stepping stone to higher and more permanent Durham
14
::

Essex
Masonic honours. It is true he could not command the Gloucestershire 10
9
same enthusiasm from his audience as might have been Hants and Isle of Wight
Hertfordshire 8
expected had his father been able to carry out hisoriginal Hertf 9
East Lancashire 13
intention and occupy the chair , butwhen once the feeling 73
of disappointment has passed off it was evident the West Lancashire
Leicestershire and Rutland 3
Girls School had enlisted the services of a genial and Middlesex ... 12
Monmouthshire ... 7
hearty substitute in Lord Skelmersdale , one whom we North Wales 2
shall expect to see in a similiar position at no very Norths. and Hunts . 1
distant date , when he will take the chair at one of our Oxfordshire 7
Shropshire
Charity Festivals on his own behalf, and not as a deputy Staffordshire 2
Suffolk 7
for anyone else. 3
Surrey
In due course the result of the lists received up to the Sussex 17
Warwickshire 10
time of the announcement was given , and hearty cheers Worcestershire 1
went up from the assembled Stewards when it was North and East Yorkshire 3
West Yorkshire 14
known that the contributions of the year reached the 1
handsome total of £ 17,732 Os 6d , which sum is the Guernsey and Alderney...
Isle of Man ... 2
ever known in connection with any of the South Africa 1
largest 1
Malta
Festivals of this Institution , alone excepting its Cyprus 1
Centenary celebration , when , under the presidency ofthe Bengal
Punjab 1
Prince of Wales , the grand result of £ 51,500 was reached . Scotland 1
 158 The Freemason's
These figures have been swelled by subsequent don
ations until the total exceeds £ 18,000 , which is a result
that will deservedly call forth the heartiest of recogni
tions, not only from Masons throughout the country,
but also from every part where the sacred cause of
Charity is regarded as a prominent feature in the work
of Freemasonry. We again tender our warmest con
gratulations to all who have contributed to the success
of the Festival, not the least deserving in this respect
being the Pro Grand Master of England, who not only
personally worked for the good of the cause, but led
others to take a leading part in support of the Festival
by according it his patronage and recognition .
\HE Festival was celebrated in the large Hall of Freemasons'
TI Tavern , which , it may be imagined, was filled to its utmost
capacity by the large Board of Stewards and others present at the
banquet. Messrs. Spiers and Pond supplied an excellent dinner,
and gave further evidence of their ability to deal with a large
assemblage in a most satisfactory manner.
We refer elsewhere to the absence of the Earl of Lathom , who
had intended to preside, but was prevented from attending, by
reason of the sudden death of his sister- in -law , the Countess of
Clarendon .
At the conclusion of the banquet Sir John B. Monckton , the
chairman for the month of the Girls School House Committee read
a letter he had received from the Earl of Lathom , in which the Pro
Grand Master expressed his deepest regret at being unable to take
his place as Chairman of the Festival. He had been looking for
ward to once more meeting the friends and supporters of the
Institution , and bearing his testimony to the excellentway in which
the School was conducted ; but it was not to be, and he hoped the
Brethren would accept his son as his substitute .
Lord Skelmersdale gave the first toast - the Queen , Ohief
Patroness of the Institution .
This having been honoured , he proceeded to submit that of
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales M.W.G.M.Grand Patron and President
of the Institution ; the Princess of Wales, Grand Patroness ; and
other Members of the Royal Family . His first duty was to read
a telegram that had just been received, and which it was almost
needless to add was addressed to his father , Lord Lathom , as
President of the day, and was to the following effect :
“ My fraternal greeting to you and the Brethren , and I trust
that the Festival, in which I take so great an interest,may prove a
great success.
ALBERT EDWARD ."
This telegram , he thought, was in itself evidence that the Prince
of Wales never forgot what was going on in Freemasonry. If the
Prince had any special preference for the doings of the Craft it was
what took place in connection with the Girls School, in which their
beloved Princess had also shown her interest from time to time ;
recently by allowing her name to be given to one of the latest
additions made to the School premises. The toast was most
heartily received .
Sir John Monckton , in rising to propose the next toast felt it
was somewhat incongruous that one should have to propose his
own health , but it sometimes happened that one could not help
the inconsistency. Such a case arose on the presentoccasion when
he had to submit the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the
Grand Officers Present and Past. Lord Mount-Edgcumbe would
have been present that evening but for the fact that he had but
very recently returned from his travels ; he was at all times an
earnest , anxious and energetic Mason , and as such had won the
regard of the Craft . There was no need to refer to the capabilities
of the other Grand Officers ; it was only necessary to submit the
toast, with which he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro .
W.L. Jackson , M.P., the ProvincialGrand Master of West York
shire, who would preside as Chairman at the coming Festival of
the Boys School.
Bro. Jackson made an excellent spoech in replying, and won
universal commendation by themanner in which he spoke to the
toast. His presidency at the Boys School - if one may judge from
his remarks on Wednesday - promises to be a great success. He
spoke of Lord Mount-Edgcumbe as being so well-known in Free
masonry as to need no commendatory references from him ; yet he
could not omit to refer to the obligation which his own Province of
West Yorkshire felt under towards the Deputy Grand Master of
England, who had paid them a visit for the purpose of laying the
foundation stone of a hospital at Halifax. The Masons of the
Province showed their appreciation on that occasion by an enor
mous assembly , and he believed they convinced their visitor that
the Brethren of West Yorkshire recognised their duty and proved
that when a nobleman like the Deputy Grand Master of England
came down to perform a public work he received the unanimous
support of the entire population .
Bro. Jackson had yet another duty to perform , to propose the
toast of the Pro Grand Master of England , who was to have pre
sided over their meeting that day. It was to the Brethren, as it
was to Bro. Jackson , a great disappointment that Lord Lathom
had not been able to take his place at their head ; but he would go
further and say that their disappointment and his were but
nothing as compared with the disappointment of Lord Lathom
himself. He had been looking forward for months with the
brightest of hopes as to this meeting, and while they sympathised
with him in his absence, they fully recognised the urgency of its
cause, of which they all knew the circumstances. The Pro Grand
Master was fortunate in having so able a deputy to take his place
that night- truly a worthy son of a worthy father,and he was sure
Chronicle . [ 12TH MAY 1894 .
that when the son conveyed to his father notice of the enthusiasm
of the reception of Lord Lathom's name he would be gratified
it was only equalled by the cordiality the company had shown
towards the father's son's name. It would be impossible for him
to depict the virtues of the Pro Grand Master of England, who was
known and respected through the length and breadth of the land.
He was one of those noblemen who had won distinction by having
performed their duties with perfection . In West Yorksbire they
had much to thank the Pro Grand Master for, inasmuch as he
had performed the ceremony of installing him (Bro . Jackson)
as Provincial Grand Master, and he believed that Lord Lathom
went home after the ceremony with gratification and pride at the
knowledge he was held in such high esteem in that district. But
was it necessary to say a word in his praise ? Certainly not, but
he could not help saying of the Girls Institution, happy girls ,
to have as their President their noble friend, the Pro Grand Master
of England. He could understand what would have been the
feelings of the Pro Grand Master a little later in the evening when
the announcement of the subscriptions would bemade, just as they
could imagine what his feelings were likely to be as President of
the coming Festival of the Boys School. Although he felt it was
true all loved the Girls they must not forget that the girls loved the
boys, and while he hoped for success for the former hemust remind
them he had duties to perform towards the latter, as well as to the
Institution they were specially met to honour that evening. In
conclusion he would propose health , happiness and long life to the
Pro Grand Master, and in giving this he desired the Brethren to
express how much they appreciated the good fortune that had given
them Lord Skelmersdale to preside in the absence of Lord Lathom .
Lord Skelmersdale tendered the most hearty thanks on his
father's behalf, for the reception of the toast. The Brethren had
heard the letter read from his father ; he might add to the
expressions therein contained that Lord Lathom had personally
expressed to him just before he started for the Festival his great
regret at being compelled to absent himself. Bro. Jackson had
referred to the pleasure he had experienced in being installed by
Lord Lathom , while his father had told him at the time the great
gratification it gave him to be present on that occasion and to sce
such a splendid gathering .
The Chairman gave the next toast - the toast of the evening :
Success to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. He spoke of
the work of the past and of the present benefits conferred by the
Institution , where 263 girls were being cared for, and receiving
such attention as would fit them for any position in future life. No
School in the United Kingdom , nay in the world , could show better
results than had been achieved by theirs, and it was something to
be proud of that the whole of the resident staff, with the one excep.
tion of Miss Davis , the head of the establishment, were ex- pupils.
The happy and contented appearance of the girls was something to
be proud of, and all must agree that they owed a great debt of
gratitude to Miss Davis and her staff for the attention they gave to
the School. Monday's first visit to the Institution would not be
his last, especially when he called to mind the admirable manner
in which the children had gone through their respective parts .
Bro. H. Smith , Treasurer of the Institution , Deputy Prov.G.M.
West Yorks replied . He spoke of the outbreak of scarlet fever at
the Institution , which had entailed a special expenditure of nearly
£ 1,500, but which had happily been unattended with fatal
results.
Bro . F. R. W. Hedges, Secretary of the Institution then
announced the contributions of the year , of which we give full
details elsewhere, the total of the announcement being £ 17,732.
Bro . Rev. H. R. Cooper Smith proposed the other Masonic
Charities , referring to the coming Festival of the Boys School, at
which it was expected the Province of West Yorkshire would make
a particularly brilliant display.
Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the Boys School, made a forcible
speech in reply. He quite agreed with the proposer of the toast
that the three Institutions deserved an equal measure of support.
The generosity of the Craft towards the Girls had enabled that
Institution to announce a total only second to that of the Centenary
celebration. As a West Lancashire Brother he was proud of their
achievements that night.
The President proposed the toast of the Stewards, to which Sir
John Monckton responded , as Chairman of the Board .
The usual concert followed in the Temple of Grand Lodge, the
music of the evening being under the direction of Bro . Frederick
A. Jewson .
THE BENEVOLENT ELECTION .
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of Annuitants for the Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution will take place on Friday next, when , as we
have already mentioned in our columns, twenty -two
declared vacancies will be filled for the Male branch , and
fourteen for the Widows, in addition to any other that
may have arisen from deaths since the publication of the
ballot papers. There are 65 names on the Male list , and
54 on the Widows, with one applicant on each declared
as dead .
It is difficult to attempt anything like an analysis of
the merits of the different candidates, even if continued
pressure on our space had not recently prevented it.
We share the general regret that it is not possible to
admit all of the candidates to the benefits of the Fund
at once , but hope success may come to each in turn .
 12TH MAY 1894. ) The Freemason's
THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL .
THE first meeting of the Board of Stewards for
T the coming Festival was held on Thursday, when
Bro . McLeod had a most satisfactory report to make as
the result of the appeal which he been so ener
getically making during the past few months.
Officers of the Board were appointed as follows :
Honorary Presidents - The Marquis of Zetland Prov.
G.M. for N. and E. Yorkshire ; the Earl of Euston Prov.
G.M. Norths and Hunts ; and Thos. W. Tew P.P.G.M.
West Yorkshire .
President - Henry Smith P.G.D. Dep.P.G.M. West
Yorks.
Acting Presidents — Chas. E. Keyser P.G.D. Treasurer
and Patron of the Institution , and George Everett P.G.
Treas, Vice -Patron of Institution .
Hon . Treasurer - James Willing jun ., Vice -Patron of
Institution .
Hon . Secretary - J . Morrison McLeod Secretary of
Institution .
The several claims of the Crystal Palace and Brighton
were stoutly advanced and advocated ; but , by a large
majority , it was decided to hold the Festivalat Brighton,
on the same lines as the successful ones of 1891 and
1893 .
The appeal to the Prince of Wales from certain South
American Freemasons exposes the great gulf fixed be
tween the modern English view of Freemasonry and its
former “ anathema maranatha ” on the continent, where
it has become synonymous with Continental Liberalism ,
once defined by Disraeli as " hostility to kings and gods."
But the head of the Roman Church viewed not always
Freemasonry with the open hostility of the Pontiff. It
is even whispered that Pio Nino himself was at one time
a Freemason . If so, it was probably during his service
under the first Empire , as an officer in the Italian army,
for Freemasonry was then general among those officers.
Certain it is that, when he ascended the Papal throne,
the secret societies were full of mysterious hopes, and
though these were destined never to be realised , they can
scarcely have been self-sown.- National Observer .
ROYAL ARCH .
:0 :
SINCERITY CHAPTER , No. 189.
T the regular quarterly Convocation, held at the Sincerity
23rd ult. , Comp. Robert H. Rae P.Z. P.P.G. 3rd Principal was the
recipient of a handsome testimonial from the members of the
Chapter , in recognition of his eminent and continuous services for
thirty years as Scribe E.
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jewel as a mark of their esteem and regard , and of their high ap
preciation of his services as S.E. of this Chapter, on retiring from
that position . It was a matter of the deepest regret to the Com
panions to know that it was owing to the increasing infirmities of
advancing age that Comp. Rae had found it necessary to resign
the office which he had so worthily and efficiently filled for the
long period of thirty years. They trusted that Comp. Rae's life
might be extended for many years to come, and that they might
continue to have the pleasure of his presence and the benefit of his
long experience at their future Convocations. They had selected
an article which they believed would not only be ornamental, but
likewise useful to himself and family alike. He had very great
pleasure on behalf of the Companions of Sincerity Chapter in ask
ing Comp. Rae's acceptance of a marble clock. The clock ,which
has a French movement with a cathedral gong, bore the following
inscription on a silver plate :
Presented to
Ex-Comp. R. H. Rae P.Z. P.P. 3rd G.P.y,
thirty years Sc. E. of Royal Arch Chapter Sincerit , No. 189,
by the Comps, of the Chapter, in grateful recognition of hisservices,
on his retirement from office, 23rd April 1894.
Comp. Rae, who was most cordially received , expressed his
si ncerehands heartf
and ome elt thanks to the members of the Chapter for
their gift, and to Comp. White for his kind and feeling
remarks in making the presentation . He felt that since he had
been Scribe E. of the Chapter he had only done his duty , and he
and beautiful ritual. He was born in Arch Masonry in Chapter
Chronicle . 159
Sincerity, and he trusted he should die a member of Sincerity
Chapter. In conclusion , he again expressed his indebtedness to
the members of the Chapter, and assured them of the great interest
he took in its welfare and prosperity .
O O
HIGH CROSS CHAPTER , No. 829 .
T the Quarterly Meeting held at the Bull Hotel, Dartford , on
AT Tuesday, 18th ult., there were present : Comp. Arthur Hub
bard P.Z. P.P.G.P.S. M.E.Z., G.W. Mitchell P.Ž. P.G.D.C. J.,
Alfred Spencer P.Z. P.P.G.J. H., A. Ronaldson Scribe E., R. J.
Beale Scribe N., W. Russell Prov. G. Treas. Treas., W.Moulder
P.S., Walker 1st A.S., F. Hitchens 2nd A.S., G. Martin Jan.,
Fred . Mitchell and Herbert King. Visitors : Comps. Forss and
Wight.
Chapter was opened in due form and minutes confirmed . The
M.E.Z. then exalted Bro. the Rev. A. Jackson , M.A., P.M. 77
P.J.G.C. Kent, Bro. Jas. M. Longley W.M. 299 P.J.G.W. Kent,
and Bro . R. J. Beamish P.M. 77 and 483 .
After some formal business the Convocation was closed .
Banquet followed , after which the usual R.A. toasts were
honoured .
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0
ST. ANNE'S CHAPTER , No. 970 .
THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms, Looe,
W. Walters H , and E. Olver J. The Installing Officers were :
Comps. J. Gidley P.Z. 1205, and W.Allsford P.Z. 202. The Com .
panions afterwards dined together at the Ship Hotel,
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ST. GEORGE'S CHAPTER , No. 2099 .
HE members held their installation meeting on Thursday, the
Companion Plant. The Principals appointed were Companions
Young , White , and Barnwell.
As a mark of appreciation for services rendered , a handsome
jewel was presented to Companion R. M.Mercer.
An adjournment to the Dolphin Hotel having taken place, the
banquet was held , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts were
duly honoured.
The Cardiff Masonic Hall Company, Limited , was
registered on the 25th ult., with a capital of £6,000, in
£ 5 shares, to enter into an agreement for the purchase
of certain properties situate in Guildford Street, Cardiff ,
and to provide a Masonic Hall.
CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS .
Announcements are inserted un'ler this head at the rate of
five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time the
ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with
order.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
- :0 :
BRO . JAMES WILLIAM AVERY
Past Master 619, 1178, 1314. Past Z. 619, 73 .
Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions.
The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished
Craftsmen .
Further particulars of Bro . Avery,
16 Hatcham Park Road, New Cross , S.E.
BRO . THOMAS ALCOCK (Aged 67 Years).
P.M. 1228 , P.Z. 55 .
Who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge, No. 733, in 1867
joined , as one of the founders , the Beacontree Lodge, No. 1228 , in
1868 — was W.M. in 1872 , and afterwards Secretary - is still a sub
scriber — is a Life Governor of this Institution and Royal M.I. for
Girls — was an Inspector on the G. E. Railway 29 years. Unable
to work for three years , being crippled with Rheumatism . Invalid
wife dependent upon him . Resources nearly exhausted . Votes
will be gratefully received by Bro. Alcock, 142 Graham Road , N.E.
BRO . WILLIAM HENRY MYERS (Aged 73 Years) .
P.M.820, 1445.-P.Z. 820 , 933, and 1598 .
Was initiated in the Lily Lodge of Richmond , No. 820 , in 1870—
twice W.M. and ten years Secretary ; also Founder of Prince Leo
pold Lodge, No. 1445, and twice W.M .; and a Founder of Ley
Spring Chapter, No. 1598. Is a Life Governor and has served as
Steward of the three Masonic Institutions, and otherwise a large
contributor thereto . He has Chronic Rheumatism and Bronchitis ,
Failing Sight and Debility. Votes will be thankfully received by
Bro. Myers, 196 Whitechapel Road , E.
 160 The Freemason's
CENTENARY : LODGE OF HOPE , No. 302.
N connection with the centenary celebration of the
hy
on Sunday morning, 6th inst . , at the Bradford Parish
Church . The first meeting of the Lodge of Hope was
held on the 7th of April 1794 , at the Talbot Hotel ,
Bradford. It is the oldest known Lodge in the Borough ,
but is apparently not the first. There is evidence that a
Lodge was held in Bradford in the year 1713. A docu
ment dated York , 29th August 1778 , is in existence,
which states :- " It is observable that during the period
1705 to 1734 the Grand Lodge was not holden twice
together at the same house, and there is an instance of
its being holden once, in 1713 , out of York , viz . , at
Bradford , in Yorkshire, when eighteen gentlemen
of the first families in that neighbourhood were made
Masons.” There is little doubt that these eighteen
gentlemen would form a Bradford Lodge , and would
continue to meet for some years, but no records of their
proceedings have been found.
The Lodge of Hope was started, as has been stated ,
in 1794 . The area of Bradford was then that of the
present township proper, and the population in 1801
was only 6393. * The Lodge was constituted under a
Warrant issued by the “ Grand Lodge of all England," at
that time established at York , and exercising certain of
the powers of Grand Lodge. The following is a copy of
the Warrant , the text of which is not without interest :
To the Worshipful Jeremiah Ambler, John Sherwin Watson,
and Fox Taylor, Members of the most Ancient and Honourable
Society of Free and Accepted Masons, and respectively Master
Masons.
Brethren , - In consequence of an application from you and
several other respectable brethren residing in or near the town of
Bradford , Yorkshire, I , Richard Slater Milnes, Esq . , M., Provincial
Grand Master for the said county, under the authority of the
Grand Master of England, requesting a constitution for the holding
a regular Lodge of the Order under his authority at the Talbot Inn,
B auford, by the stile or title of the Lodge of Hope. I do by virtue
of the power an i authority committed to me by His Royal Highness
George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales , &c . , &c . , &c. , Supreme
Grand Master of the Order, and of the request of Richard Slater
Milnes, Esq , Provincial Grand Master for the county as aforesaid ,
hereby authorise and empower you the said Jeremiah Ambler as
Master, and you the said John Sherwin Watson and Fox Taylor as
Wardens , with the assistance of a proper number of other brethren ,
to open a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, under the title
of the Lodge of Hope, at the Talbot Inn , Bradford, aforesaid , as
soon as conveniently may be , and therein to make , pass, and raise
Masons, and do and transact all other Masonic business, and this
authority shall continue in full force until you shall have received
the patent of the constitution by you applied for as aforesaid.
Given, at under our hand and seal of Masonry this 23rd day
of March A.D.York
1794 , a.L. 5794 , by the P.G. Master's command .
Wm. SPENCER, A.D.P.G.M.
Witness - Jno. Watson, P.G.S., P.G.T.
At the first meeting of the Lodge of Hope , held on 7th
April 1794, the brethren present were Jeremiah Ambler
Master, T. S. Watson S.W., Fox Taylor J.W., John
Smith S.D. , William Hargreaves J.D. , Christ . Ward
Secretary, and Robert Anderson Tyler. Several visitors
were present from Halifax, and half a dozen candidates
for Masonry were proposed, and their names carried
nem . con .
The minutes and records of this Lodge have been
carefully preserved, and are practically complete from its
commencement down to the present time . From them
and from other materials a short history of the Lodge
has been written for the present centenary proceedings
by Bro . Charles Gott P.M., who has been assisted in the
work of compilation by Bro . T. C. Hope P.M. , and Bro .
Charles J. Schott. The Secretaries of the Lodge from
time to time indulged in a little pleasantry, and not the
least readable portions of this history consist of extracts
from the minutes of the Lodge . The minutes for 15th
February 1796 , end— “ All's well , William Shakespear
was a visitor.' Those for 11th May 1796 run
“ Brothers present, none; we was exceedingly still and
iet at half-past nine o'clock ;" while the record for
7th December 1799 , includes--“ Sixteen members
present . Bro . Daniel Furniss thought proper to exclude
himself from the society on a frivolous occasion . After
the Lodge was closed the body was honoured with the
presence of Sisters Hargreaves, Lauckland , Ambler,
Leah , and Thommis , and Mrs. Fryer. ” Other incidents
are noted as follow :
Chronicle . ( 12TH MAY 1894
1841, 30th August : “ Mr. GeorgeMawson ,who had been some time
proposed as a candidate for Masonry, came forward and reluctantly
signed the candidates' declaration - book ; he refused to conform to
the usual ceremonies of initiation , and was of course then and there
dismissed without further ceremony."
1843 , 13th January : “ In response to a letter from Bro.
W. H. White G.S. , it was agreed that members of the Society of
Friends could be admitted Freemasons on their solemn affirmation . "
1843, 1st July : “ Mr. Julius Bardsdorff was initiated . He was
the first German admitted to this Lodge."
During the next few years a considerable number of
German gentlemen were initiated , and others were
admitted as joining members from foreign Lodges, and
on the 25th October 1847 , Bro . Hertz was appointed the
first Organist of the Lodge. On 28th January 1850 , the
brethren resolved that a Masonic ball should be held in
Bradford , and a committee was appointed to carry out
the project . The ball took place, and resulted in there
being a surplus of £50 11s 6d, which was divided between
the Bradford Infirmary and the Masonic charities. On
the 17th January 1851, a committee was formed for the
purpose of collecting a sum of money from the brethren
of the Lodge of Hope to furnish a ward in the Bradford
Infirmary, which was afterwards done . On the 12th
April 1851, Bro. Jeremiah Ambler P.M. , the first W.M
of the Lodge, died , aged eighty , and it was resolved
that the brethren should wear mourning for three months
as a mark of their respect. Amongst a number of other
items recorded by the history referred to is that on 17th
September 1874, the Marquis of Ripon resigned his
membership of the Lodge of Hope , in consequence of his
having adopted the Roman Catholic faith . Large sums
of money have been contributed by the Lodge and by
individual brethren of the Lodge to the Masonic charities,
a considerable number of children of brethren reduced by
misfortune to poverty and distress have been taken care
of , clothed , educated, and started in life , and a number
of brethren and widows of brethren have been provided
for in their old age . During the last forty -two years the
Lodge of Hope and its members have subscribed £ 5,086
to the Masonic charities . At present the Lodge has
sixty members . At one timethe membership was larger,
but the formation of new Lodges has reduced it.
There was a numerous attendance of Masonic brethren
at the Parish Church . Members of Lodges in Bradford
and the district met at the Masonic Hall, Rawson Square ,
about ten o'clock , to the number of 270 , and after
assuming their habilaments walked in procession to the
church. All the Lodges in Bradford were represented,
and members of Lodges in the following places also
joined in the procession : -- Leeds, Dewsbury , Bingley,
Batley , Baildon , Halifax , Shipley , Haworth , Wakefield,
St. Louis, U.S.A. , Cleckheaton , and Keighley. At the
service in the church , prior to which Mr. H. Coates, the
organist, played as a voluntary an Andante by Sangster,
the first hymn was “ Now thank we all our God ,"
to the old German tune . The Ven . Archdeacon Bardsley,
D.D. , read the lessons , and the Rev. W. J. Newton
intoned the service , a portion of the prayers being said by
Bro . the Rev. T. H. Flynn P. Prov . G. Chaplain . The
pulpit was occupied by Bro . Rev. Canon Bullock P.G.C.
P.P.G.C. of West Yorkshire , vicar of Holy Trinity, Leeds,
who took for his text St. John xiv. 2. At the conclusion
of the service Mr. Henry Coates played as a voluntary
a Processional March by Gladstone. Afterwards the
Masonic brethren again formed in procession, and walked
to the Masonic Hall, whence they dispersed .
[ We give the above as it appeared in the " Bradford
Observer ,” but do not by any means endorse all it con
tains . We shall have something to say next week in
regard to the statement made as to the Grand Lodge
that issued the Warrant for the Lodge. We shall also
give some details of the Lodge of Emergency held on the
day following the meeting recorded above.-Ed. F.C. ]
In consequence of the frequent demand for a larger
room than the Venetian Chamber, the Proprietors of the
Holborn Restaurant are constructing one which will
accomodate about 500 guests , and will have convenient
reception rooms attached . This extension will be avail
able from August next , and will have four entrances and
exists in Newton Street , also covered way along the
whole of its frontage for the comfort and convenience of
guests arriving and departing in carriages.

12ta May 1894.] The Freemaso
HIGH GRADE MASONRY .
N important function was held in the Public Hall,
A Wigan , on Thursday, 19th ult. , when the members
of the Orders of the Temple and Malta held a Grand
Priory. There was a very distinguished company, in
cluded amongst whom were Lord Euston Great Sub
Prior of England, General Hay Vice- Chancellor, and
they were the guests of Mr. H. Ackerley, Eminent Pre-
ceptor of the Faith Preceptory of Wigan. The interior
of the hall was splendidly decorated , owing to the kind
ness of Mr. Walter Simpson, the immediate predecessor
of Mr. Ackerley. In the evening a conversazione was
held , at which about 150 guests were received by the
Eminent Preceptor and Col. Mrs. Ffarington .
A capital programme of music was supplied by
Mr. C. Grime, Mr. N. Dowswell, Mr. Barton, and Mr.
Somers Grime (Carl Rosa Opera Co. ) .
The gathering was one of the most brilliant and
successful ever held in Wigan.— “ Wigan Examiner.”
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NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE.
HE Annual meeting of Provincial Priory took place
TH on Tuesday of last week , at the Masonic Hall ,
Daggerlane, Hull, at which there was a good attendance,
all the Preceptories in the Province being well
represented . The V.E. Prior Fra. J. W. Woodall
presided , and he was supported by the E. Sub Prior Fra .
T. B. Whytehead, Fras. M. C. Peck , Rev.W. Valentine, 1
S. Middleton, T. S. Brogden , J. T. Seller , F. W. Halli
well, W. N. Cheesman , Ascough , and the Fratres of the
Ancient York Conclave of Redemption , on whose
invitation the meeting was held , and who had made every
preparation . The Board of General Purposes met earlier
in the day , and transacted their usual business.
After the close of Provincial Priory the Visitors were
entertained to dinner by the members of the Ancient
York Conclave of Redemption, and the usual Loyal and
Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
CONSECRATION : IXION , No. 2501 .
POUR years ago a small body of Masons who were
also cyclists originated the idea of a Lodge to be
held in Essex which should be a point of meeting for a
number of cyclists who made use of the roads through
Epping Forest, and who either were or wished to become
Masons. The outcome was, instead , the Shurmur Lodge,
but the lovers of the wheel have never given up hope of
carrying out their original intention , and on Monday of
last week this hope gained fruition in the consecration of
the Ixion Lodge, No. 2501, at the Roebuck , Buckhurst
Hill, with Bro . H. Ffrench Bromhead , an ardent wheeler,
as the first W.M. There were 33 founders, and might
have been many inore, but the object has been to found a
Lodge restricted to about eighty members, most of
them cyclists , so that the quality of the Lodge may be
judged by weight rather than numbers. The ceremony
of consecration was to have been performed by the
Provincial Grand Master of Essex the Earl of Warwick ,
but at the last moment his lordship was obliged to abandon
the intention , as he has been unexpectedly called upon
to undertake a journey to New York, which, he assured
the brethren by letter, he would not have done unless
absolutely compelled. In his absence, and that also of
his Deputy, the ceremony of consecration was performed
by Bro. Řalling the Provincial Grand Secretary, whose
ability to take the work at so short notice called forth
the warmest compliments from those who were present .
These included four other Grand Officers, nearly 30
Provincial Grand Officers, and a number of brethren,
bringing the total number in Lodge to nearly 100.
At the consecration Bro . B. Hoddinott P.S.G.W.
performed the duties of his office, Bro . R. Clowes acted
as J.W. , Bro. Harris Hills, who was present at the last
consecration, having returned to Zurich . Bro . E. Dring,
M.D. , acted as I.G. Provincial Grand Chaplain Bro .
Armfield gave an able and recondite oration, in the
course of which, touching upon the mysticism of numbers ,
he drew attention to the systematic division of the books
of the Bible into groups of five and seven and component
n's
Chronicle . 161
parts of 12 ; to the arrangement of the tribes of Israel in
Lodges ; and to the symbolism with which they were so
well acquainted , and which , he was thankful he could
believe, carried them behind that worship of the sun ,
which had been so universal that even Christianity itself
had been supposed to be but one of its phases, up to
Him who, in the words of Genesis, hung the sun , the
moon , and the stars — those three great lights — in the
heavens, and who would thus have been , even through
the ages of darkest superstition, the real object of
veneration .
The Lodge being duly consecrated , Bro . Ralling
vacated the chair, and Bro . J. W. Lucking the Provincial
Grand Director of Ceremonies installed Bro . Bromhead
as W.M. , the latter afterwards investing the following
Brethren as the Officers : -J . Wilson I.P.M. , D. Naphtali
S.W. , H. E. Herman J.W. , R. Sandell Treas., C. Spur
geon Sec ., W. W. Hind S.D., W. Gower J.D., H.
Simmons I.G., Ven . Archdeacon Dunbar Chap . (by
proxy, Dr. Dunbar being at present in Italy ), W. J.
Barnes D.C. , T. H. Lloyd Org ., A. C. Smith, H. T.
Arnott, H. Smith , H. Gemmell, H. Jefferson Davis
Stewards, D. Legg Tyler.
The musical arrangements in Lodge were under the
direction of Brother T. H. Lloyd , assisted by Bros.
Etherington Smith and Weston , Bro . T. S. Goddard
presiding at the organ . An excellent programme was
performed after banquet by the same Brethren, Miss
Jessie Hotine, Bro. C. Legg and Bro . Jefferson Davis
(violin ) . The Orchestra Francaise, under the direction
of Bro. Goddard , performed during banquet.
The founders ' jewel , which was designed by the
W.M. , is both appropriate and handsome . It is in the
form of a cycle wheel, with tire of white and black
enamel bands , the emblems of office resting on the spokes,
depending from a blue ribbon , the lower bar of which is
shaped and graved to represent a bicycle handle . In
the centre of the ribbon is a smaller four- spoke wheel
such as that on which Ixion was doomed to punishment,
with the name and number of the Lodge on the tyre .
The axles are jewelled.- " Essex Chronicle."
CRITERION RESTAURANT .
EAST ROOM
FOR
RECHERCHÉ
A LA CARTE .
THE
WEST ROOM ,
41
DINNER , 5/- ; SUPPER ,
Instrumental Music 11.0 to 12.30 .
Grand Hall 3/6 Dinner ,
AT SEPARATE TABLES , 6 TO 9.
Accompanied by the Celebrated
" SPIERPON " ORCHESTRA .
Academy Luncheon in West Room , 2/9 .
 162 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 12TH May 1894 .

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Lodge £ s d £ $ d
THE FESTIVAL RETURNS . 1366 W Hillier 74 10 0 A W Duret 31 10 0
1381 JN Hearn 100 0 0 AChas RJ Evans
THE following is a list of the Geo E Fairchild 10 10 0
1383 Major -Gen . Jol C Hay 87 0
T Stewards at the Festival of 1420 JC Radford 18 18 0 WB Fendick 10 10 0
the Royal Masonic Institution for 1426 G W Robson 52 10 0 AT H Gardiner
Girls, which was celebrated on Wed 1446 GM E Hamilton 4000 Thomas Glass 15 15 0
1472 Benjn C Curtis 110 5 0 Clement Godson , M.D.
nesulay , together with the amount
1489 Robt J Campbell 110 15 6 EF Harley
of the list brought up by each : 1523 Rev. HRC Smith , D.D. 32 11 0 Sir Geo D Harris 10 10 0
1539 Geo Mash AWm Harwood
LONDON . 1563 W H Bolt 112 5 0 Wharton P Hood, M.D. 10 10 0
HOUSE COMMITTEE . 1563 AS Fonseca AT Hutchinson
8 d 1563 ACulliford Frank R Kenning 15 15 0
21 0 0 1563 AT H Biach CH Knuth 10 10 0
Br. Ralph Clutton 1598 John Dipple 22 1 0
Thomas Fenn 10 10 0 Lt.-Col. Geo Lambert, V.P. ,
60 00 1602 A J Cave jun 194 5 0 F.S.A. 73 10 0
Robert Grey 1614 Alfred Bush 51 3 6 15 15 0
Charles Hammerton 138 0 0 HB Marshall, J.P.
42 0 0 1615 Sir Wm G Pearce, Bart. 23 2 0 HB Marshall jun., M.A. 10 10 0
HA Hunt 10 10 0
52 10 0 Chapter CF Matier
E Letchworth Eric S Matthews 10 10 0
Peter de Lande Long 36 15 0 1622 Comp Frank W Williams
JH Matthews (see also (see also Lo.No. 101) Henry Morris
1642 Comp John French 81 10 0 Spencer W Morris 10 10 0
Lodge No. 2127) AHF Nash
Sir John Monokton 52 10 0 Lodge
Colonel James Peters 10 10 0 1662 Br H Ffrench Brombead AJ Odell
(see also Lo. No. 2501, Essex ) Henry Poston 10 10 0
Frunk Richardson 57 15 0 1672 James Perkins 57 8 0 MajorClifford Probyn 5 5 0
Henry Smith (see also 1687 Walter Adams 45 13 6 Thos G Robinson 10 10 0
West Yorks) AWm Rolt
A C Spaull (see also Mark 1694 RJ Chas Davis
1694 JH Usmar 59 17 0 GH Scrutton 10 10 0
Lodge No. 363) 101 6 6 1695 Robert Colsell 43 1 0 W Smithett 42 0 0
Edward Terry 10 10 0
1704 Albert Smith 47 5 0 James Speller 10 10 0
1706 Fredk Bevan 40 0 0 AGeorge Stagg
Lodge 1718 Major Wm R Baggallay 23 0 0 James Stephens 10 10 0
1 Br Edward W Stillwell 21 0 0 1719 Samuel Spencer 45 0 0 Herbert Trott 20 00
2 Edward E Barron 19 19 0 1728 Wm Hawkins 36 15 0 William Vincent 16 16 0
3 John Larkin 13 13 0 1743 John Stait 30 0 0 AO Viola
4 Cyril Plummer 42 0 0 1768 WG Kentish (see also Edgar L Waterlow 21 00
Louis M Cantlon 40 0 0 Gen Com Cl and Emu. AJas Willing jun
AJ Flower Jackson lation Lo of Improvt .) AJ H Whadcoat, F.S.S.
6 Peyton T Mackeson 22 1 0 1804 James Taylor AFredk Wright
8 TY Strachan 26 5 0 1804 Chas J R Tijou 73 10 0
9 Dr. Russell Beardmore 33 12 0 Hugh Wyatt 36 15 0
1891 W Hoggins 140 00
Chapter 1900 Oscar Philippe 1050 0 0 LADIES .
10 Comp Harry R Graham 5 5 0 1901 John Lightfoot
Lodge 1901 Henry Rd Hobbs 205 16 0 Mrs. David Ososki
14 Br Leonard S M'Manns 10 10 0 1910 John Kenyon 10 10 0 Mrs. James Stephens 26 5 0
18 G Brash Wheeler 26 14 6 1924 Wm Morley 105 00 Mrs. Edwin Styles 26 5 0
19 James Dix 36 4 6 AH H Nuding
43 1 0 1924
21 Robert Hovenden 1963 W H Jeffries 54 17 0 - :0 :
23 Hy J Hunter 39 0 0 2021 Chas Kempton
26 Hanson W Fraser 10 10 0 115 10 0
2021 Wm Jas Rowe }
28 Major C W Carrell 51 90 2033 Henry W Kiallmark 22 1 0 PROVINCES .
29 D de Lara Cohen 2060 Henri Testard 29 2 6
30 Wm S Cook 26 10 0 2127 JH Matthews (see also BEDFORDSHIRE
34 Arthur Dutton ( see also House Com ) 27 6 0 Lodge
Lo. No. 2395) 2190 John Northcott 31 10 0 803 Br Jas H Kemm 43 1 0
45 W G Mills 21 00
68 5 0 2233 WE M Tomlinson , M.P. 21 00
79 Robert Salter BERKSHIRE
87 J H Clayson 61 18 0 2243 Herbert Hy Woodroffo 10 10 0
2265 I B Joel 52 10 0 414 Rev. Canon Nicholas T
91 A E Buckler 36 15 0 2291 Ald. Geo W Kidd 111 0 6
101 Frank W Williams (see Garry 26 15 6
2348 Hy T Telling 68 5 0 Chapter
also Chap. No. 1622) 60 10 0 2362 Geo E Grimes 105 0 0
142 Sidney Jennings 36 15 0 414 Comp W Ravenscroft 26 5 0
2395 Arthur Dutton (see also Lodge
143 Leonard R Higgins 16 16 0 Lo . No. 34) 89 50
144 Alfred Saunders 74 11 0 53 11 0 574Br J Newbery(see also Lo.
2396 Henry J Tibbatts No. 1829, Sussex)
169 & Chap . 169 Jas G Dale 53 11 0 2398 ChasO Burgess 60 0 0 945 A E Preston 45 0 0
172 Br FW Jordan 21 0 0 2409 A J Hardwick
63 0 0 78 14 6 1101 RE Hodder 52 36
177 John Barnett 2411 Hy B Holliday
193 Robt M Owen 18 18 0 1887 Rev. A WN Deacon 31 10 0
2456 Wm B Coltman 26 5 0 2437 Hy Baker 15 4 6
194 FW Crohn 38 6 2470 TA Bullock 213 3 0
197 Fredk Harrison 55 13 0
198 Wm Webber 10 10 0 2484 Capt. Robt Gresley Hall 10 10 0
2488 Will E Chapman (see BRISTOL.
222 J Hunter Jones 51 9 0 also Lo . No. 2430 ,
227 Fredk Mead 49 7 0 Unattached Bro Lieut.- Col. Jas
55 13 0 Bucks) 100 0 0 R Bramble 10 10 0
259 Alfred Cooper 2500 Chag Mussared 31 10 0
42 0 0 Province
507 Robt B Gilson Emulation |1 Bro W G Kentish Br E T Collins
534 E Ed Geflowski 21 0 0 430 10 0
Lo. of (see Genl Com
548 Wm E Berryman 35 1 0 Improvt. Club)
704 David Ososki 10 10 0 363 Mark AC Spaull (see also BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ,
766 J Picket, M.D. 37 16 0 House Committee)
813 JR Cordell 10 10 0 Lodge
31 10 0 1894 Wm Woollett 15 15 0
813 E Levesque 2430 Will E Chapman ( see
879 Alfred Barrett 100 0 0 GEN . COM . DINNER CLUB
Chapter also Lo . No. 2488,
Br W G Kentish (see also London )
879 Comp G E B Blanchard 105 0 0 Lo. No. 1768 and 2458 A H Bevan 52 10 0
Lodge Emulation Lodge of 2492
898 Br A G Duck 36 15 0 J W Burgess (see also
907 Improvement) 100 00 Lo . No. 1325 , West
JA Farnfield 85 11 6
969 DM Forbes 21 0 0 Lanos.) 66 11 0
975 BA Griffin 15 15 0 UNATTACHED.
1076 FC Ward 115 10 0 Bro A E Albert 10 10 0 CAMBRIDGESHIRE .
1201 Alexr Reside 25 0 0 E Ashby 23 20 Chapter
1228 HD Kemp Stanley J Attenborough 10 10 0 441 Comp P H Young 15 15 0
1228 100 0 0
WS Emden A Frank Bailey
1259 Robt Fielder 26 5 0 Charles Belton 21 0 0 CHESHIRE.
1287 Frank Osborne 65 0 0 Col. F E Bennett 10 10 0
1287 WH Stone 42 0 0 Arthur Betts Lodge
10 10 0 321 & 1045 Rev. C Chetwynd
1288 A Mullord 69 6 0 SB Bolas 10 10 0
10 10 0 John Bott Atkinson, M.A. 10 10 0
1319 W S Penley 12 1 0
1329 Major J A Thornhill 23 2 0 ADr. Stewart Brown 15 15 0
1348 Alfred Atkins 36 15 0 W L Crow CORNWALL.
1360 W F Driver 27 6 0 A Geo Dale Province
1365 Donald Campbell 53 2 0 John Dimsdale 10 10 0 Wm Lake 131 5 9
 164 The Freemason's Ohronicle . ( 12TH MAY 1894.

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND . Lodge £ s d LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND .

62 Fritz Reiss 31 10 0 s d
Province £ Sd 12 12 0 Province
178 10 0 146 John Peake John Harrison 320 00
Br Thos A Argles 367 Jas Butterworth 23 2 0
105 0 0 Lodge
1012 JT Newbold 2428 Richd Porter -Keats 10 10 0
DERBYSHIRE . 1458 Fred Hilton 26 5 0
Lodge Joshua Orrell 10 10 0 Unattached AJohn Hassell
1723
1324 Joseph Cook 47 15 0 1723 John Miles 10 10 0
1723 John Holgate 10 10 0 MIDDLESEX .
DEVONSHIRE . 1798 Max Frankenburg 10 10 0 Lodge
2363 CH Beever ( see also Lo . 382 Br Wm Henry Roed 53 11 0
Lodge 35 00
39 Edward H. Shorto 70 00 No. 1395 , West Lancs .) 1326 William Kite
1402 2363 M Thomas 42 0 0 1415 A W Gerrard 42 00
John Taylor, J.P. , F.C.S. , 89 13 0
F.L.S. 39 7 0 1512 J W Clarke
1579 JH Roach 21 00
WEST LANCASHIRE . 2024 Walter Haddon 26 5 0
DORSETSHIRE. 2163 W Freemantle 32 2 1
Lodge The Right Hon. the Earl of 10 10 0
1266 Major W Watts 35 00 Lathom , Chairman , G.C.B., 2163 W A Cocks
2163 A A Hardy 26 5 0
M.W. Pro G.M. , R.W. Prov. 2183 Jas E Lane, F.R.C.S. 26 5 0
DURHAM . G.M. 224 100
2381 Arthur Blenkarn 115 100
Province Br Robt Wylie Deputy Unattached Col. H M Gordon 10 10 0
J Robson Pattison 150 00 Prov . G.M. 131 5 0
Lodge Province
764 Hans B Olsen 63 00 William Goodacre 157 10 0 MONMOUTHSHIRE ,
Lodge Province
ESSEX . 32 Lord Skelmersdale 84 0 0 73 100
32 RW Bourne 10 10 0 Br Forsyth , R.A.
Lodge 32 132 14 0 Lodge
433 John E Wiseman 11 11 0 SG Sinclair 457 Capt. C C Powell 21 00
44 12 6 32 Louis Winsloe 21 00 60 00
650 AJH Ward 10 10 0 683 Arthur H Oliver
1000 C W Barnard 56 14 0 32 GB Lockett 818 Thomas Harrhy 26 50
105 00 32 ES Norris 10 10 0 20 0 0
1343 FS Guy 10 10 0 1258 Hartley Feather
1437 F A White 26 5 0 32 E Vivian Rayner 1429 Walter J Dix 37 2 0
52 10 0 113 JM McLeod 115 10 0 21 14 6
1457 Otto Steffen 2226 Lewis L Fine
2006 Walter Buttery 42 0 0 Chap. Robt Green 42 0 0
Chapter 178 Rev. T H Leeson 21 00
2256 Comp Thomas Scoresby . NORTH WALES.
281 & 1353 R Nicholson 54 11 0 52 10 0
Jackson 63 00 Unattached Br C K Benson
580 C Buchanan Spittall 21 0 0 E Blano 21 00
Lodge 613 Thos Adams 21 00
2374 Br N Fortescue, C.C. 200 0 0
613 Miles Blundell 10 10 0
2442 James Boulton 15 15 0 11 11 0
680 Hinton Spalding NORTHS. AND HUNTS .
2501 HF Bromhead (see also 38 17 0
Lo. No. 1662,London) 15000 680 W B Ackerley Right Hon . Earl of Euston 26 5 0
Unattached Frank Sackett 37 16 0 730 AJoseph Cunliffe
730 JM Kerr 10 10 0
Mrs. F S Guy 10 100
950 B Hainsworth , M.A. 37 8 0 OXFORDSHIRE ,
FH Meggey 1032 FJ Hubbard 36 15 0 Lodge
1051 Captain C H Garnett 25 4 0 357 Br Harry Collinson 13 12 0
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 1070 Albert E Smith 63 0 0 599 Mark Nathan 12 1 6
Br R V Vassar -Smith 10 10 0 1140 John R R Jeffery 42 0 0 1036 Wm N Rowell 7 6 6
Lodge 1140 Geo Rostron 10 10 0 1515 Wm Hy White 21 00
82 Rev. C V Childe, M.A., 1140 AM Ashden 1703 Henry C Habgood 15 6 0
LL.D. 21 0 0 1313 Richard Sharrock 31 10 0 1895 W Dalziell Mackenzie 10 10 0
270 Jessie Owner 28 7 0 1313 John H Ormerod 10 10 0 2414 Thos Broughton 12 2 6
493 James Herbert 36 15 0 1325 J W Burgess (see also Lo.
493 AAlfred Woodward No. 2492, Bucks.)
592 Robert Anderson 36 15 0 10 0 SHROPSHIRE .
1335 Capt. J D Murray 115
Province
592 Wm H James 36 15 0 1375 James Morrison junr 13 13 0
761 Sidney Bloodworth 21 00 1375 CH Beever (see also Br VCL Crump 34 130
761 Wm Phelps 10 10 0 Lo. No. 2363, East
1067 Russell J Kerr 48 4 6 Lancs.) 10 10 0
1375 Geo D Pochin 22 1 0 STAFFORDSHIRE.
HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT. 1375 & Lodge
Chap 1387 } Henry Nall 21 00 98Br Arthur Boulton 52 10 0
Lodge 1387 Samuel Locke 31 10 0 539 Alfred Dewsbury 121 00
35 151 ) Br G A Mursell 63 00 1403 AThos W Rice
& 2169 21 0 0
76 E W Ward 78 15 0 1547 J Haynes
1561 Wm Duff 26 13 6 SUFFOLK .
257 Col. W Campbell, A.D.C. 37 3 1570 Arthur J J Bamford 52 10 0 Rev. Chas J Martyn 21 00
309 JW Gieve 63 0
1713 Alfred Cross 21 00 Province
487 & 1069 James Jenkins 42 0 0 1730 J Hardwicke Marsh 10 10 0 and Lo . 1224 Br CJN Row 90 00
1331 W J Champion 21 00
73 10 0 1730 John Slyman 44 14 6 Lodge
1903 J Knowles 1730 AGerald Biron 114 Br O E Tempest
1971 Lieut- Col. Jas A Boyd 43 18 0 105 10 6
1814 Wm Smith , M.D. 10 10 0 114 Frank Ashwin
2068 RG Pither 26 5 0 25 4 0 376
2109 TT Shann , J.P. Thos Thwaites
376 73 10 0
2109 AEdwin Broadbent FW Long
HERTFORDSHIRE. 2229 Ed Pierpoint 42 0 0 1224 GF Hawkins 10 10 0
Lodge 2269 John Molyneux 10 10 0
403 O Wiggington 42 0 0 2269 John Brindle 10 10 0
504 Wm Lowndes, J.P. 25 19 6 2269 Thos Margeson 10 10 0 SURREY.
1580 Geo Ward Verry 36 10 0 2269 John H Smith 10 10 0 Lodge
2323 CE Birch 36 15 0 2269 Benj B Hartley 10 10 0 416 Br Ernest H Morrison 23 2 0
Unattached AW Baddeley 2289 Stanley T Stephenson 463 George A King 29 8 0
W T Boydell jun 22 1 0 2289 Max Isaac 52 10 0 24 30
1046 JM Sumpster
Chas E Keyser, M.A, 2295 · Wm E Bland 36 15 0
F.S.A. , J.P. 52 10 0 2316 GA Harradon 36 15 0
Mrs. C E Keyser 5 5 0 2316 WH Brown 10 10 0 SUSSEX.
2316 Jas Tarbuck 36 15 0 Lodge
KENT. 2324 WM Varley 18 00 311 Br J Adames 48 6 0
Lodge 2325 Walter Connard 24 0 0 315 TH Challis 42 00
31 Reginald Mercer 26 5 0 2326 W J Thompson 42 0 0 732 Wm Bennett 37 16 0
127 Fredk Stanley 68 5 0 2349 Thos Forrester 169 1 0 811 E Irwin Scott 39 96
483 Capt. Arthur Ronaldson 31 10 0 2359 Geo A Myers 36 15 0 Chapter
1223 Wm Burfoot 22 1 0 2359 Edgar Towell 10 10 0 916 Comp JH Wright 26 50
2046 Geo Taylor Ker 16 3 6 2360 Joseph Sykes 21 00 Lodge
2147 Frank Stanger 23 2 0 2463 C Fothergill 26 5 0 1110 Br C H Haine 63 00
2200 Chas J Gallard 21 00 2495 John Fletcher 63 0 0 1110 Jas A Skinner 10 10 0
Unattached Edwin Crosoer 21 00 Mark Lodge 1110 AJ Skinner
Robt W Walker 10 10 0 1141 G B Simpson 42 0 0
268 Br Maxwell H Boyd 21 00 1303 Wm Wright 88 4 0
EAST LANCASHIRE . Unattached Joseph Chadderton 10 10 0 1466 HD Willock 21 10 6
AWalter Simpson 1636 John Sayers 31 10 0
Lodge Alfred Upton 10 10 0
37 Major John Booth 10 10 0 Miss Margaret Marsh 7 7 0 1636
44 AMrs G A Myers 1829 J Newberry 26 5 0
Nathan Heywood
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Lodge £ 8 d WEST YORKSHIRE. FOREIGN .

1947 Br A F Lamette 31 10 0 Br Rt . Hon . W. L.
2187 Charles Nye 36 15 0 SOUTH AFRICA.
Jackson, M.P. , P.C.,
Unattached Richd Clowes 26 5 0 J.P. Unattached Br J E Green 10 10 0
Henry Smith (see also House Com .)
WARWICKSHIRE . Lodge
Lodge 154 Br Major George Bolton MALTA .
468 John W Rodgers 21 00 154 Geo H Parke Malta Mas ,
468 A L Bayley 495 Thos Hargreaves Ch. Assocn. Capt. R J Wishart 63 0 0
587 F Dudley Docker 810 Joseph Harrison
904 Geo A Ilston
587 RJR Mackenzie CYPRUS.
65 00 974 Claude Taylor
587 W A Bindley 974 EH Barraclough Lo. 2402 &
587 JH Dent 1019 Herbert G E Green Br F O Harvey 390 0
587 Joseph W Martin Chap. 2277
1019 Frank Massie
887 Howard J Collins 64 1 0 1102 John France
1474 S Lyon 31 10 0 1239 Charles Stokes BENGAL,
Unattached Thos Rowbotham 10 10 0 2069 B Sykes Bailey Lodge
Total from Province 300 00 1160 Br W Girling 10 10 0
1160 W Franks 10 10 0
WORCESTERSHIRE .
10 10 0 GUERNSEY AND ALDERNEY .
Br Thos R Arter PUNJAB .
Province
Br J Balfour Cockburn 10 10 0 Lodge
NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE . 1960 Br Capt. A E Sandbach ,
R.E. 104 17 0
Province ISLE OF MAN.
Br W H Cowper 58 16 0 Province
Lodge Br TH Nesbitt 26 5 0 SCOTLAND ,
511 Br Wm Thirsk 36 18 0 Lodge Lodge
Unattached Thos S Brogden 10 10 0 2050 Br Chas Morton Challender 19 19 0 3 Br William Pine 15 7 6

A Included in Lodge or Provincial List.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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METROPOLITAN .
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MACDONALD LODGE, No. 1216 .
THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held on the 3rd
TI inst. , at the Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell New Road ,
when the following Brethren were present :-R. A. Marshall W.M.,
Colonel Ernest Villiers S.W. , Major T. E. Easterbrook J.W., Lt.
Col. C. H. Nevill P.M. Treas. , W. J. Messenger P.M. Sec. , C. J.
Pitcher S.D. , S. F. Cornish J.D. , Major G. H. N. Bridges P.M.
D.C. , H. J. Pearn I.G. , Sidney Hill Organist, F. B. Baxter I.P.M. ,
G. Waterall P.M., T. A. Harper P.M., A. C. Bradley P.M., Major
A. J. Style P.M., C. H. Davies P.M., A. R. Cranch P.M., T. V.
Turner P.M., W. S. Harvey P.M. , A. G. White P.M. , C. J. Henton ,
J. B. Hemmings, F. Chapman,C. Player, A. England, F.J. Pullan,
F. B. Williams, J. Howard, C. W. Smith, H. Fawcett, A. W. Jones,
A. Roe, H, Harden , F. H. Cates, C. P. Lovelock , C. W. Groom ,
R. C. Back .
Visitors :—The Earl of Lathom, G.C.B., Pro Grand Master, the
Hon. Capt. Lord Skelmersdale J.G.W., Sir John B. Monckton
P.G.W., E. Letchworth G. Sec. , P. A. Nairne P.G.D. , Col. W. F.
Nettleship P.G.S.B., Major General Sir Francis Grenfell, D.A.G.,
349, Major J. P. Probert P.G. Stewd. P.M. No. 1 Treasurer Grand
Stewards Lodge, G. R. Steel P.G. Stewd . P.M. No. 1 , Major R. J.
Vincent W.M. 1641, Surgeon -Capt. G. Swaby- Smith P.M. 1380,
Capt. G. A. Lister P.M. 1320, C. P. Bellerby P.M. 2021 , W. T. Snell
S.D. 1818 , J. Bradley J.W. 1329, W. Scott J.W. 857, T. Roe P.M.
1641, W. Glazier P.M. 34, A. S. Berenberg S.W. 1728, C. C.Crouch
P.M. 857, H. J. Davis J.D. 1719 , W. H. Andrews S.D. 227, H.
Massey 160 P.M. 619 and 1928, J. J. Shelvey 101, G. F. Rossiter, C.
Neil S.D. 1728, W. J. Hellyer J.W. 2099, A. Dunn S.W. 342, T. A.
Bennett 1997, T. Preston 1669, Edwin Preston 1669, F. Carter P.M.
1892 P.P.G.D.C. Surrey, R. P. Upton S.W.1328 , J. Tomkins P.M.
1669, E. A. Whitby P.M. and Sec . 1475, S. F. Mackway W.M.-elect
2310, S. Richards -Campbell 1415 , C. Clarkson 1604, S. W. Kent
Organist 1997, W. B. Heagerty P.M. 907, J. R. Reep W.M. 2241, S.
Scott- Young P.M. 326 P.P.G. Stand.B . East Lancashire, Trevor A.
Dagg 1329, P. Leftwich No. 1 , J. Husbands 23, J. H. Hastie P.M.
1216 2310 , W. Hiles Smith 1706 , W. H. Simons 1986 , W. S. Payne
P.M. 1669, D. James 1706, J. L. Haddon 1706 , H. Ashley 2206 .
After the opening formalities Col. Ernest Villiers, brother-in -law
of the Earl of Lathom , was installed as W.M. of the Lodge, by Bro.
R. A. Marshall, the outgoing Master, the whole of the ceremony
being beautifully performed. The new Officers were appointed as
follow : Marshall I.P.M. , Easterbrook S.W. , PitcherJ. W. , Nevill
P.M. Treas., Messenger P.M. Sec., Cornish S.D. , Pearn J.D., Alfred
England I.G., Bridges P.M. D.C., Hill Organist, F. J. Pullan
Steward , F. B. Williams Charity Steward, Whiteman Tyler. The
Earl of Lathom and Major General Sir Francis Grenfell were
elected honorary members of the Lodge, which compliment both
those distinguished Brethren acknowledged . Lodge was afterwards
closed and the Brethren sat down to a choice banquet in the large
Hall, and subsequently honoured the usual toasts. The Charity
box produced the sum of £1 11s 6d.
In giving the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Col.
Villiers said the interest the Prince of Wales took in Freemasonry
was so well known that no words of his were necessary. Notwith
standing His Royal Highness's various and varied duties he always
gave constant watchfulness to the welfare of Freemasonry . Only
recently abroad, while attending the marriage of his nicce at
Coburg, he took the opportunity of appointing H.R.H. Prince
Frederick Leopold of Prussia & Past Grand Master of England.
What did this show , but that at all times and under all circum .
stances his heart was with Freemasons ?
Colonel Villiers said he rose with great diffidence to propose the
next toast, but he was quite certain that there was no Brother
present, or in the United Kingdom - hewould go further, and say
there was not a living person in the civilised world , who had not a
just appreciation of the Masonic Order. But to what did they
attribute the name which the Order had borne for so many years,
and the credit which it had brought on its name ? As much as any.
thing did the Brethren owe it to those high in office, who had
assisted by their energies, by their lives, and by their working , to
keep up the name of Freemasonry. The toast which it was his
privilege for the first time within that Hall to propose in the
presence of that high Officer wasthat of the Most Worshipful the
Pro Grand Master of England. Whatever hispredecessors in times
gone by might have done for the good of Freemasonry, they all
knew that he was second to none in the energy, the ability and the
keenness which he had shown in supporting the Craft, whether it was
in the various official ceremonies he had to perform , whether it was
in the charities which he personally superintended and assisted ,
whether it was by the advice and assistance which he gave to all
those who had to come in contact with him , or whether it was by
the example of his own life — in all these matters the Most Worship
ful Pro Grand Master most notably and amply filled the post to
which he had been exalted. It was not his place in Lord Lathom's
presence to occupy the time of the Brethren by dilating too much
on his merits, they were too wide-known , and he would content
himself by asking them , knowing it was in all their hearts , to re- echo
his feelings, and drink this toast , thanking Lord Lathom most
cordially and gratefully for attending that evening. Long might
they live to be under his rule.
The Earl of Lathom, who, on rising to respond was received
with a general outburst of applause, assured the Brethren that it
gave him very great pleasure to come among them that evening .
It was his second visit to Surrey, in which county a few years ago
he had the honour of installing the Grand Master of the Province,
Colonel Money. He had had a most cordial welcome this evening
and he thanked the Brethren for it. He was very sorry it was not
in his power to visit private Lodges so often as he could wish ; but
if he did his duty in that respect his own Lodges in West Lancashire
would take up a third of the year, and that would not give him
much time to go. But when he was able to go he was always glad
to do so ,and to see how the working was carried on . He congratulated
the Brethren very much on the way the ceremony had been
carried out that evening. As they might suppose, in his long
Masonic career he had had many opportunities of seeing it
performed ; but rarely had he seen it done with greater ability.
He had said his long Masonic career, for it was a long one,
considering that it commenced in 1856, probably before many now
present were made. Though he hardly thought it possible it could
be so, he would be glad to find there was an older one. He could
only congratulate the Brethren on the choice they had made of a
W.M. He was proud to think that a relative of his had become a
ruler of the Craft. He wished him long life and prosperity in
his office. After taking his seat his lordship again rose, and said he
had to offer sincere apology for a mistake he had made. He had
spoken of this as being his second visit to Surrey. He ought to
have mentioned another visit; he had had the honour of consecrating
a Lodge in the room where they met that night, and he was very
glad to appear on the scene of a former exploit .
Col. Villiers, in proposing the Deputy Grand Master and the
rest of the Grand Officers, observed that what he had already said
as regarded the interest taken in Freemasonry by one so high in
command as the Earl of Lathom was equally true of those who
were their other rulers in the Craft. The duties of the D.G.M. and
the G. Officers were all important, and all necessary for the proper
ruling and ordering of the Craft. It was from them that Masons
received instruction ; they carefully watched over the granting of
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new Lodges ; they saw to the correct working of Lodges that
already existed , and on them really lay the responsibility for that
unity and oneness on which the Craft was formed. It was for that
reason that at the banquet this toast was put one of the first.
They were the Officers who were really at the helm and guided the
ship in its course . He was pleased to have several Grand Officers
present, among them one whom he had had the privilege of meet
ing under less peaceful circumstances, Capt. Lord Skelmersdale,
who had assisted him on two occasions at Easter at military
mancuvres.
Lord Skelmersdale J.G.W. said he was not going to dilate upon
the good qualities of the Deputy G.Master, because all the Brethren
knew them as well as he did , but he must thank them again for the
very kind way in which they had received the toast and his name.
He was very proud to be there that night again — as the W.M.had
reminded them it was not the first time he had comeamong them ;
might he venture to hope it would not be the last. The M.W. Pro
G.M. had told them he was one of the oldest Masons in the room .
He was almost afraid to say he was one of the youngest ; but
although he was among the youngest he was not the least energetic .
There was one bond between them all which united them , from the
Entered Apprentice to the Worshipful Master, that of being a
Mason . They were all proud of being Masons, and wished all the
good they could to the Craft. They wished to show the world that
the Craft was the finest thing in it.
Bro. Marshall I.P.M., in proposing the W.M., congratulated the
Worshipful Brother most heartily on being installed that evening
in the chair of the Macdonald Lodge in the presence of Brethren so
exalted and beloved in Masonry. Those Brethren would be able to
carry away with them the conviction that the Brethren from the
highest to the lowest had but one desire - to do their work well,
and to do their duty in assisting Brethren . They knew very well
when in Freemasonry, or in other institutions, they must throw
earnestness into their work, and as this was one of the charac
teristics of Col. Villiers, they were all proud to serve under him .
They hoped that during Col. Villiers's year of office the sun, which
had risen with eastern splendour, would pursue its course brilliantly
until it reached its greatest altitude, and, following its course, sink
in the far distant west leaving nothing but the reflection of a
glorious year of office.
Col. Villiers W.M., in reply, said , among all the duties which
were new to a W.M.on the night of his Installation , he thought
there was nothing which was more difficult than to return thanks
to the Brethren for the reception they gave to his name. He felt
deeply the responsibility which he had that evening undertaken .
Throughout his life , from the time many years ago, when he
joined Her Majesty's Army, down to this day, he had always
endeavoured that every duty he undertook should be carried out
to the best of his ability. The duties to which the members of the
Macdonald Lodge had kindly exalted him that day he had under
taken with a stern and true sense of their responsibility. Every
word of that solemn oath and assurance he took came from his
heart, and to the best of his power hewould carry it out during
his year of office , not only to the satisfaction of the Lodge itself
but of the rulers of the Craft, and of the Craft generally. All he
could ask of the Brethren was to forgive and to pardon any short
comings or weakness he might show . The responsibilities of the
Master of a Lodge were by no means light ; the W.M.was for the
time being the ruler of that Lodge, either it might be as he trusted
it would be to approve of what was done, or to show his dissent or
disapproval of the action of any Brother , should such a calamity
arise . Whatever it might be he should not shrink from carrying
out his duties. He hoped that an unfortunate eventuality would
not occur ; but as to the working of the Lodge, as to the duties,
as to the interest which should be shown by the W.M., he could
promise he would do his duty to the fullest ofhis power. Heknew
not that he could say more ; there were very few words wanted.
This time next year it would be for the Brethren to say whether
he had done what he had undertaken to do. He again thanked
the Brethren for placing him in that high position, and the
distinguished Brethren for honouring the Lodge with a visit.
Bro . Sir John B. Monckton P.G.W., as one of the respondents
to the toast of the Visitors , said that the old Masons present that
night had been reminded of their age. He was an old Mason and
had seen a great deal of work, and he might say that he had never
seen work better done, conducted , clothed than it was that night.
The welcome had been cordial, the dinner excellent, the company
superb ; everything had been most agreeable . As Chairman of
the House Committee of the Girls School for the month, he would
inform the Brethren that the Earl of Lathom was going to be
Chairman of the 106th Anniversary Festival of that Institution
on the following Wednesday. That had not yet been spoken of
as a proof of the intense interest he took in Freemasonry.
Freemasonry without its charities was nothing worth. There
was no charity more thoroughly looked after than that which
sheltered the little ones who needed that shelter at a home two
or three miles from where he was standing. On Monday, Lady
Lathom would present the prizes to the girls, and on Wednesday
they would have , he hoped, a most successful festival under the
presidency of the Pro Grand Master. They all loved the charities
thoroughly. A good many years ago he was the founder of what
hemight term for the moment, not a Regimental Lodge, but a
Volunteer Lodge for the Volunteer Artillery of Middlesex. He
believed in the discipline of a Corps Lodge ; he found it worked
well and did much good . This he found was the case in the
Macdonald Lodge.
Bro. E. Letchworth Grand Secretary said having been already
the unworthy subject of one of the toasts he had ventured to hope
he might have passed through the evening without any further
special notice. But he felt deeply sensible of the great compliment
the W.M.had paid him in associating his name in their toast, and
he thanked him for the more than kind words in which he had
referred to him . He accepted the invitation to this meeting with
more than ordinary pleasure . Sir John Monckton he believed
Chronicle . ( 12TH MAY 1894.
claimed to be the oldest Mason in the room , but he (Bro . Letch
worth ) thought he might claim to be the oldest volunteer, for he
joined the force in 1859, and his Captain's Commission was dated the
early part of 186 ). He did not profess to bemuch of a warrior,
and he was sorry to say after a military experience of five or six
years he abandoned the force , for which he always entertained the
highest possible respect . His associations with this hall were not
agreeable, because be could remember, two years since, in the
Lodge Room , not without trepidation , he undertook the first duties,
since his appointment as Grand Secretary , of consecrating a Royal
Arch Chapter. It had afforded him great pleasure to witness the
work which had been conducted this evening, and he had enjoyed
to the fullest possible extent the kind hospitality they had afforded
him in common with the rest of the Visitors. He concluded by
wishing the W.M.a happy and prosperous year of office.
Bros. Scott - Young and Vincent also responded .
Col. Villiers proposed the I.P.M., and in the course of his
observations said the working of the P.Ms. of the Macdonald Lodge
was proverbial. There were fifteen P.Ms. present, and without
reflecting for one minute on any one of them , every Brother would
agree that thenew addition to their number, Bro. Marshall,was well
worthy of the record they had made for the Lodge. The year of
office which had just passed, with Bro . Marshall at their head so
able and well, had been a most prosperous one. Everything had
gone smoothly , and a great deal of that result was due to the
admirable manner in which Bro. Marshall performed the duties of
the chair. Now that he had vacated it, it was with the satisfaction
and knowledge that he had done his duty, —the proudest feeling
any man could have. Bro. Marshall was a very difficult Master to
follow ; he had donemore than was expected of him , the work of the
Lodge had been admirable ; his attention and energy had been all
that any one could have required, and therefore it was with
confidence that he asked the Brethren to drink his health and wish
him long life, prosperity and much advancement in the Craft.
Bro . Marshall I.P.M., to whom a handsome P.M.'s jewel was
presented in Lodge, said in response to the toast that he was
thankful to the Brethren for their appreciation of what he had
endeavoured to do. That they thought he had done his work well
was his proudest feeling. The W.M. had said it would be difficult
to follow him . When he was working his way up to the W.M.'s
chair he certainly thought he should never do it ; but he tried hard
and learned his part to the conclusion , often travelling about, and
reciting it as he went. Hewas successful. Any Brother if he threw
heart and soul into the matter would meet with success. There was
a fine array of P.Ms. in the Macdonald Lodge, and they worked
not only the ceremonies well, but Charity well . That was a most
difficult thing to take up. He entered Masonry lightly, but he was
checked by a Brother, and he told him he hoped to live and do his
work well, and he shortly after succeeded . He went in for the
Charities, and joined one or two Masonic Clubs which made life
subscriberships. He approved of the plan , for theamount a Brother
parted with he did not miss. He hoped by next October they
would institute one of these associations, and let the Lodgo
represent the Charities more than it had in the past.
Major Bridges, replying to the toast of the Past Masters, said
there were now sixteen of those Brethren present. In the early
days of the Macdonald Lodge when the first Master, Major Irvine,
occupied the chair , he (Bro. Irvine) was one of the best workers
he had ever seen , and he worked in such careful and dramatic
manner that he set an example to the Brethren of the Lodge that
had not yet died out, and he hoped never would , because each
Master in the chair had endeavoured to emulate the example set
by Bro. Irvine, and hoped they had in a more or less degree been
successful. The very latest addition to the ranks of the P.Ms.,
Bro . Marshall, they were much pleased with , and from the exhibi
tion he had given that night they could see he had worthily
sustained the honour of the Lodge. It was now some twenty- five
or twenty -six years since he (Major Bridges) joined , and during
all that time never had there been a better Master in the chair
than Bro . Marshall. Sir John Monckton said they ought not to
be unmindful of the Charities. In the old days the Macdonald
Lodge was well represented , and was Vice- President of one or two
of the Charities. He was quite sure that in the future, and another
association being formed , they would be able to send up a good
list.
Bro . Easterbrook S.W. replied to the toast of the Officers, after
which the Tyler's toast was given, and the Brethren separated,
having spent a charming evening,
The Pro G.M.was conducted into the Lodge by nine P.M.'s ,
representing the honour due to a M.W. Pro G.M.
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ST. GEORGE'S LODGE, No. 242.
N the 4th inst., Bro . C. H. Woodhouse was installed W.M.,
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WAVERLEY LODGE, No. 1322 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Queens'
T Arms, Ashton -under-Lyne, on Thursday, the 26th ult., the
following being in attendance :-Bros. Joseph Riley W.M., Albert
Sumner S.W., W.Wood I.P.M., Saml.Grundy J.D., Enos Andrew
P.P.G. Org., Danl. Birkby, J. Mercer Jones P.M., Walter Eastwood
P.G.S. Acting J.W., John Smith P.M., Alfd . Cooper, Saml. Kirk
Geo. E. Parry, Jas. E. Wilde, E. Hodgkiss, Saml. Travis , Geo. W.
Davies, Zahn Ahler, Thomas Ogden . Visitors :-- Bros. Edward
Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov .G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Wm . T.
 12TH MAY 1894.1 The Freemason's
Haworth 1166, John Bottomley P.M.324 , Walter Burrow S.D. 324,
Reuben Firth 1.G. 1218 , John Dransfield 1168 .
The Secretary having read the Lodge summons, the minutes of
the former meeting were put for confimation , and the Lodge
advanced by the W.M.,who submitted the usual questions to Bro.
Samiel Kirk, a candidate for the su blime degree. Bro. Kirk having
acquitted himself to the satisfaction of the Brethren, he was
e 1 : 17sted .
D. John Smith P.M. now assumed the principal chair , and the
canaidate having ro -entered the Lodge, he was raised in that
capable manner for which Bro. Smith is distinguished . The
tracing board was explained by Bro. J. Mercer Jones, who fully
maintained the reputation which he has acquired as a careful and
reliable exponent of Masonic matters .
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proposed by Bro . Jones, who, in a humorous speech wished the
candidate every success. He commended the way in which Bro .
Kirk had comported himself in his progress through the various
degrees , and had formed an opinion that he was fully qualified for
anything he might be called upon to perform .
Bro . Kirk in responding said that the impression which was
made upon him while passing through the first and second degrees
had been so deepened by the present ceremony that he could never
forget it. It would be a very strong inducement for him to
endeavour to fulfil the obligations which it had imposed upon him ,
and he hoped he should be successful in the effort.
The toasts were pleasantly relieved by some excellent songs and
recitations given by the following visitors :-Bros. Haworth, Firth ,
Roberts, Bottomley, and Dransfield , the dialectical sketches of the
latter being
laughter from rendered with a racy humour which induced roars of
the audience .
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ARCHITECT LODGE, No. 1375 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic
T Hall, Chorlton -cum -Hardy, on Friday, the 4th inst., there
being present :-Bros. Jas. Morrison Junr. W.M., Cyril H. Beever
I.P.M., Alfred Pickford S.W., Charles Rawle J.W., Henry Nall
P.M. Treas., Jas. A. Carse J.D., W. T. Hesketh P.M.D.C., John
Coupland I.G., Wm . Rushton Org ., A. Redfearn , Sam Tiller, John
M. Crone, J. Robt. E. Birkett, Edwd . M. Beebee Stds., Jas. Laid
low P.M.P.P.G.J.D., Arthur A. Moss P.M., Jno. Southam P.M.,
Edward Roberts P.M. Asst. Prov . G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ),
William Martin , Emile de Minciaky, R. Kastner, Hugh W.
Bloomer, Wm . C. Flint. Visitors :-Bros. Jno. H. Ratcliff W.M.
322 , John Chadfield P.M. Treas. 1387, Jas. Willcox I.P.M. 1140,
Thos . Griffith P.M. 645 , Arthur C. K. Smith 317, A. O. McLeish
322 , Richard Bruce 1166 , E. P. Woodhouse and Jno. Mee 1387,
Thomas Plumpton 2464.
After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed,
the Lodge was advanced to the second degree by the W.M.
Brother the Baron Emile C. de Minciaky was raised to the
degree of a Master Mason , the Worshipful Master performing the
ceremony. It was his first essay in the work of this Degree, and it
is but fair to state that he created a distinctly favourable impression
upon his auditors. By careful study Bro. Morrison had aimed at
perfection ; by an equally careful performance he reached the
success which his efforts deserved .
The festive board succeeded these proceedings, when Loyaland
Masonic toasts were submitted . That of the newly-raised Brother
was proposed by Bro . Southam P.M., who had introduced the
candidate to the Brethren in the first instance.
Bro . Minciaky said that there are impressions which cannot be
adequately translated into words ; and of this nature were the
impressionsmade upon him that evening,which alternated between
delicious pleasure and nervousness . Hewould never forget the cere
mony through which he had passed , and should treasure the
knowledge of it in his memory and in his heart. Hethanked them
sincerely for their kindness and sympathy in condoning every little
fault of his, and hoped the time would arrive when he could evince
his gratitude.
In reply to the toast of the Visitors, Bro. Ratcliff said that his
visit to the Lodge that evening had been one of the greatest
pleasures of his life. He congratulated the · W.M. upon the
excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony , and
said that he was blessed with good Officers. He had witnessed a
number of Masonic ceremonies, but it had never been his good
fortune to see a candidate go through one in so admirable a manner
as Bro. Minciaky had done.
Bros. Willcox and Griffiths also bore testimony to the excellence
of the work , and the deportment of the candidate through the most
of the evening.
Bro ordeal
trying . Plumpton added his kind wishes and thanks to those
which had already been expressed . This was not his first visit to
the Architect Lodge, and he did not feel himself to be a stranger. He
had seen Bro .Morrison in the position of Junior Warden, and now
he was proud to observe that he had not only attained the principal
chair of the Lodge, but that he had done credit to it.
Bro.Morrison proposed the health of the Past Masters in a very
humorous speech , proving that though numerous they held office of
some kind in the Lodge.
Bro . Hesketh P.M. in responding to the toast said that this was
an ordeal through which he had not passed for some time, but as
the W.M. had insisted upon his saying something in reply, he was
compelled to acquiesce. The duty of a Past Master was to set a
good example in the Lodge, it was a great incentive to others, and
nothing wasmore delightfulthan to retain reminiscences of former
efforts. Masonry was so complex in its workingthat it is impossible
for a man to go right through the various offices and be perfect ;
and it must necessarily combine a number of distinguished talents
to perform the duties in a creditable manner.
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167
said he thanked the
Bro. Beever in his usual felicitous way toast
Brethren for their hearty reception of the . Hewas unfortu .
nately suffering from suppressed Masonry.Past Master
aware that it is the duty of the Immediate They wereto prprompt
obably
gone there that evening
the W.M. during the ceremonies . He had
simply bubbling over with the ceremony , and the
have acted as a safety -valve . But the W.M.had required next to no
prompt
Beeing
prompting, and the consequencerwas het he (Bro. ver)wou
wasld
suffering from suppressed Masonry, which he could assure them
in the Lodge, but not of the Ldge, in fact he had a little perch all
to himself. 'Having had to make 4 speech last month, he roally
thought that on the present occasion he ought to be allowed to copy
the parrot, and say nothing , but think a lot. In conclusion he
assured the Brethren that the Pa -t Masters would be ever ready
and willing to support the Worshipful Master.
Bro . Nall P.M. announced the forthcoming picnic to Chats
worth , to be held on Monday, 4th June, and added that it was open
to all the visitors if they felt a desire to join themembers of the
Lodge upon that date.
Bro. "Moss P.M. proposed the health of the Officers, saying that
the time was so short as to prevent him doing full justice to the
subjeot. The Officers of the Architect Lodge were å fine body of
men both physically and mentally , they were heartily in accord
with the W.M., and regularly attended the various rehearsals .
Bro. Carse J.W. responded .
Songs, recitations, etc., were given by Bros. McLeish , Willcox,
Rushton , Beever, Brice and Mee.
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LODGE OF TRUTH , No. 1458 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Wheat Sheaf
There were present :-Bros. Hamlet Lowe Burgess W.M., Shepherd
S.W., W. H.Worsley J.W., T. H. Hall P.M. and Sec ., Cooper S.D.,
Dean J.D., Alfred Hebden P.M. P.P.G.D.D.C. D.C., A. B. Taylor
I.G., Bishop Organist , Fred Hilton P.M. P.G.D.C., Robert Caldwell
P.M. P.P.G.S.B., Needle P.M., Jas. Archdale I.P.M. Bros. Joseph
Hilton , Parkin , Kempston , Kellewell, Leach , Hogg and Sam Luke.
Visitors :-Bros. T. W. K. Start P.M., J. Rogers P.M. 2324 .
The Lodge had been called for an early hour of the day , two
Initiations being expected. A ballot was taken for Messrs . Edward
Jackson , Musician , and Charles Vaughan Brotherton , Electrical
Engineer, but the former only put in an appearance. The ceremony
was undertaken by the Worshipful Master , who was assisted by
Bros. Worsley and Hebden , the former delivering the charge in the
N.E., and the latter the E.A. charge. The work throughout was
splendidly done, and reflected great credit upon all concerned ,
which fact was subsequently emphasized by the visitors .
Before the Lodge was closed the sum of ten guineas was, upon
the proposition of Bro . Fred Hilton, voted to the RoyalMasonio
Institution for Girls.
The name of another gentleman desirous of becoming a member
of the Craft was handed in , so that it is possible the original
intention of performing two ceremonies of Initiation may be carried
out at the next meeting.
At six o'clock the Brethren adjourned for dinner, which was
provided by Bro . Tom Wood, the host, in his usual excellentmanner .
At the festive board which followed, a number of songs, recitations ,
& c ., were given by the Brethren, which relieved in a pleasant
manner the tedium of the speeches, Loyal and Masonic . When the
notes of the National Anthem indicatod the hour for retiring, the
Brethren very reluctantly turned their backs upon what had been
universally characterized as & most enjoyable and successful
meeting.
Wemay mention incidentally that next year, being the majority
year of this very popular Lodge, it is in contemplation to celebrate
the same in a manner which may befit the important occasion .
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TRAFFORD LODGE, No. 1496 .
N Emergency meeting was held at the Western Hotel, Moss
Long W.M., John Morris I.P.M., P. E. Land S.W., Ramsey Knight
J.W., George Burslem P.M. Treasurer, J. C. Gillman P.P.S.G.D.
Secretary, Chris. A. H. Preston S.D., W. Yeedon (acting) J.D., John
Done I.G., D. Johnson P.M. D.C., H. P. Jones P.G.R., Josep
Kershaw P.M., John Rathbone P.M., W. Blears P.M., W. P. Davies
P.M., H. Russell Steward , H.Mogridge , M. Seanor, T. Jackson , E
Dewsbury, C. F. Davies. Visitors : G. R. Lloyd P.G.T. 1730, C.
Heywood P.P.G.D.C. 1387, J. Bladon P.P.G.A.D.C. 317, R. Dottie
P.M.1161, R.Hughes P.M. 1219, A. T. Forrest P.M. 1633, E. Lewis
Littler P.M. 1730 , J. W.Morley 317, Joseph Scholfield 1161, C. J.
Guest 317, John Allin 2231, P. R. Lissenden , W. R. Scholfield 1161
A. Jones Tyler.
The Lodge was opened in due form when the Brethren
adjourned for tea . On re-assembling,Mr. J. Yule -Deely was Initiated
by the W.M , in a very efficient manner , and the working tools
presented by the J.W.
Bro. F. C. Davies having satisfactorily answered the necessary
questions was raised to the sublime degree of M.M., the ceremony
being admirably performed by Bro . Ğ . Burslem P.M., and the
working tools presented by the S.W. After the visiting Brethren
had expressed hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed .
At the social board which followed , after the usual Loyal toasts
had been honoured , the W.M. proposed the health of the newly
initiated , and Bro . Burslem P.M. that of the newly raised Brother,
which were heartily received and responded to in a feeling manner
by Bros. Deely and Davies.
The toast of the Provincial Officers was responded to by Bros.
G. B. Lloyd P.G.T. and J. Bladon P.P.G.A.D.C., and that of the
Visitors by Bros. Chas. Heywood P.P.G.D.C., and A. F. Forrest
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P.M., the former adding his testimony to the very efficient manner
in which the working of the Lodge was conducted.
The interval between the toasts was enlivened with songs and
recitations by Bros. Allin , Dottie , Lissenden , Mogeridge and
Morley .
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ALBERT VICTOR LODGE, No. 1773.
NOTHER essay in depicting the higher,more intricate, and
principal feature of the last meeting of this Lodge, held at the
Pendleton Town Hall, on Friday, the 20th ult., when , ui der the
comprehensive title of “ Illustrations of Nature and Science,” the
various Officers endeavoured to elucidate and unfold the beauties of
the Fellow Craft degree. The spirit which was infused into the
ceremonial at the onset assured its success , and the conglomerate
nature of the work added greatly to its attractiveness . Although ,
where such work was uniformly well done, it is perhaps unfair to
make invidious distinctions, yet it may be conceded that Bro . W.
Allen Smith deserved especial mention for his very masterly
delivery of several complex passages.
At the festive board, Bro. Joseph Snape,responding as a Visitor,
said the usual stereotyped reply to such a toast was that they
were much obliged, offering in return an invitation to their own
Lodges. In reverting to the work illustrative of the second degree,
he admitted that he had seen and heard the various tracing boards
explained , but that evening he had had a real Masonic treat, for
no one to his knowledge had ever put such feeling and such pathos
into his work as Bro . Smith had done. He should go away from
that room with his soul refreshed , for he bad heard something to
remember , and something to do him good ; he felt indeed that it
was a great treat to have come into such an intelligent and refined
latitude. Tbe other visitors also praised the work .
There were present:-Bros. Thos. T. Sefton W.M., Thos.
Threlfall I.P.M., Wm . Mosley S.W., Jas. Clough J.W., F. Townson
P.M. Treas , J. Clarkson Secy., Thos. M. Brown S.D., Wm . Lam
bert J.D., W. Allen Smith Std., J. Harrop. P.M. P.P.G.D., Rd .
Duxbury P.M. P.P.G. Swd. B., Thos. Kay P.M., J. L. Smith P.M.,
W. H. Landless, John Harwood, Rd. Hilton , Wm . Woodeson, J. S.
Kitchener, P. B. Hayden , J. Handley , Edwd. Roberts P.M.Asst.
Prov. G.T. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), W. Bransby. Visitors:
Bros. J. Bowers P.M. 1730 , Joseph Snape P.M. 1055, J. S. Kitchen
1783.
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THE last meeting of this new Lodge , held on Wednesday, the
THE2nd inst., at the Club House , Birch Lane, Longsight, was
very well attended , over twenty members being present. There
were also visitors from the Ashton and Lindsay Lodges. Bro .
Arnold Swindells was passed, the ceremony being performed by
Bro. Councillor Thomas Uttley W.M.
At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts
were honoured, the same being pleasantly varied by songs, recita
tions, & c., given by Bros. E. H. Ritson , Henry Wood , C. S. Cotton ,
Councillor John Phythian , Andrew Ellor, T. T. Jones, and
E. Roberts P.M.
There is one feature which we should not like to omit. Bro.
Thos. Glynn contrasted the moderation of the Longsight social
board with some which he had participated in , and contended that
in many instances far too much was made of this portion of
Masonry,to the detriment of those beautiful principles which are
the very foundation of all goodness and self-denial.
Bro . F. W. Lean P.M. said in reply that the social element
was not really & portion of Freemasonry , and should always be
subservient to the higher and nobler teachings of the Craft. He
admitted that it was capable of great abuse, and admonished his
hearers to watch with a jealous eye any temptation to extravagance
which might arise .
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“ Owing to the popularity of " Charley's Aunt" and the heavy
advance booking, Bro. Penley has decided to resume the Wednes
day Matinées, commencing from Wednesday next, the 16th .
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We are compelled to hold over several interesting
items, among them being our report of the Stewardsday
at the Girls School, with list of prize winners, & c .

NEXT WEEK . 342 Royal Sussex, Landport 332 Virtue and Silence, Hadleigh
368 Samaritan , Sandbach 337 Candour, Uppermill
Tuesday. 372 Harmony, Budleigh Salterton 343 Concord , Preston
376 Perfect Friendship , Ipswich 345 Perseverance , Blackburn
194 St. Paul, Cannon Street Hotel 380 Integrity , Morley 350 Charity, Farnsworth
2045 Wharton , Willesden 387 Airedale, Shipley 363 Keystone, Whitworth
2191 Anglo American, Criterion 1212 Elms, Stoke Damerel 367 Probity and Freedom , Rochdale
160 Tyne Friendship , Rochford 1246 Holte, Aston 1235 Phoenix of St. Ann , Buxton
213 Perseverance, Norwich 1301 Brighouse, Brighouse 1299 Pembroke, Liverpool
223 Charity, Plymouth 1323 Talbot, Swansea 1332 Unity, Crediton
366 St. David , Milford 1334 Norman , Durham 1386 St. Hugh, Lincoln
384 St. David, Bangor 1353 Duke of Lancaster, Lancaster 1393 Hamer, Liverpool
1214 Scarborough , Batley 1363 Tyndall, Chipping Sodbury . 1459 Ashbury, West Gorton
1225 Hindpool, Barrow -in - Furness 1493 Robin Hood , Eastwood 1464 Erasmus Wilson , Gravesend
1276 Warren , Seacombe 1511 Alexandra , Hornsea 1470 Chiltern , Dunstable
1424 Brownrigg of Unity, Old Brompton 1520 Earl Shrewsbury , Cannock 1534 Concord, Prestwich
1427 Percy, Newcastle-on - Tyne 1544 Mount-Edgcumbe, Camborne 1562 Homfray, Risca , Mon.
1482 Isle of Axholme, Crowle 1634 Starkie, Ramsbottom 1576 Dee, Park Gate, Cheshire
1551 Charity, Birmi gham 1645 Colne Valley, Slaithwaithe 1776 Landport, Landport
1570 Prince Arthur, Liverpool 1774 Mellor, Ashton -under- Lyne 1821 Atlingworth , Brighton
1764 Eleanor Cross, Northampton 1783 Albert Edward , Huddersfield 1869 Sandown, Sandown, I. of W.
1787 Grenville, Buckingham 1808 Suffield , North Walsham 1872 St. Margaret, Surbiton
1823 Royal Clarence , Clare 1854 Weald of Kent, Tenterden 2091 Castleberg , Settle
1893 Lumley , Skegness 1988 Mawddach , Barmouth 2158 Boscombe, Boscombe
1902 St. Cuthbert, Bedlington 2050 St. Trinian , Douglas, I. of Man 2226 St. David , Rhymney
1903 Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Ports . 2135 Constance, Consett 2268 Hallamshire, Sheffield
mouth 2153 Hope, Gosport 2302 St. Mary , Southwell
1941 St. Augustine, Rugeley 2203 Farnborough and North Camp, Farn 2305 Stour, Ashford, Kent
2001 Narberth , Narberth borough 2325 Rose of Lancaster, Southport
2146 Surbiton , Surbiton 2258 Western District United Service, East 2341 Clemency, Oldham
2155 Makerfield , Newton -le -Willows Stonehouse 2352 Universities, Durham
2316 Princes , Liverpool 2355 Chantrey, Dore
2407 Hicks-Beach , Stroud 2412 Ashfield , Sutton -in -Ashfield
2434 Anderida , Eastbourne Friday ,
Wednesday . 2157 St. Mark's College, Holborn
Thursday . 2346 Warrant Officers, Freemasons-hall
1382 Corinthian, Cubitt Town 152 Virtue, Manchester
20 Royal Kent of Antiquity, Chatham 6 Friendship , Criterion , Piccadilly 271 Royal Clarence, Brighton
86 Loyalty , Preston 42 Relief, Bury, Lancashire 318 True and Faithful, Helston
121 Mount Sinai, Penzance 56 Howard of Brotherly Love, Little 347 Noah's Ark , Tipton
127 Union , Margate hampton 235 Royal Sussex Emulation , Swindon
128 Prince Edwin, Bury 57 Humber, Hull 1224 Stour Valley, Sudbury
137 Amity, Poole 71 Unity, Lowestoft 1232 Hereward, Bourn
175 East Medina , Ryde 98 St. Martin , Burslem 1911 Zetland , Leeds
178 Antiquity, Wigan 100 Friendship, Gt. Yarmouth 1330 St. Peter, Market Harborough
200 Old Globe, Scarborough 116 Royal Lancashire, Colne 1357 Cope, Sale
210 Duke of Athol, Denton 203 Ancient Union , Liverpool 1389 Fenwick , Sunderland
221 St. John , Bolton 208 Three Grand Principles , Dewsbury 1739 Carnarvon , Swadlincote
243 Loyalty ,Guernsey 230 Fidelity , Devonport 1773 Albert Victor, Pendelton
246 Royal Union , Cheltenham 245 Mechanics, ersey 2063 St. Osyth Priory, Clacton -on - Sea
258 Amphibious, Heckmondwike 267 Unity , Macclesfield 2078 St. Lawrence, Scunthorpe
261 Unanimity and Sincerity , Taunton 268 Queen's Arms, Ashton -under-Lyne 2231 Talbot, Stretford
285 Love and Honour, Shepton Mallet 275 Harmony, Huddersfield 2447 Palatine, Manchester
311 South Saxon , Lewes 276 Good Fellowship, Chelmsford
320 Loyalty, Mottram 280 Worcester, Worcester
325 St. John , Salford 283 Amity , Haslingden Saturday .
329 Brotherly Love, Yeovil 286 Samaritan , Bacup 149 Peace, Meltham
341 Wellington, Rye 322 Peace, Stockport 1871 Gostling Murray, Hounslow
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ELECTION TACTICS.
THE results of yesterday's election for the two
branches of the Benevolent Institution supplies
another object lesson in a matter we have frequently
referred to of late -- the system of organisation in vogue
in most of the divisions of English Freemasonry in
regard to Charity voting , a question which seems to
need increased attention year by year, from those who
desire a return from the Institutions in proportion to
contributions made to them .
The point is particularly marked in regard to those
who were yesterday successful for the Male Fund , no
less than seventeen of the twenty - seven annuities being
secured by first application cases, which , however , it is
fair to say , were nearly one half of the entire body who
went to the poll . It is true the proportion of successes ,
seventeen to twenty - seven , was not so widely opposed to
the proportion of candidates , twenty - eight to thirty -one
( allowing for the six on the list who did not go to the
poll ), but what we specially wish to draw attention to
is the manifest preference given to new cases as com
pared with those long on the list of candidates . While
the successes of first applicants is fairly proportionate to
the whole body of new cases , we find that twenty -four
of the annuities were secured by Aged Brethren whose
petitions had been passed less than two years previous
to the day of election , in other words , seven second
applicants were admitted in addition to the seventeen
first cases , while the remaining nineteen candidates ( one
of whom was , however, dead before the papers were
issued) , had to be content with three prizes- one being
secured on a third application .
To realise the full extent of the struggles of these
older unsuccessful candidates we must bear in mind that
they included twelfth , eleventh , tenth, seventh , sixth,
fifth, and fourth applications, but the number of votes
polled clearly proved that in the majority of the cases
there was very little interest at work , and , probably ,
very little chance of ultimate success . But on the
Masonic principle of all being equal, this disparity and
disappointment is all the more marked , and should call
forth something more than mere expressions of sym-
pathy . The Brethren who apply have been recognised
time after time as worthy of support , and it seems very
hard that being so they should be forced by the stress of
circumstances to wait year after year for the Masonic
assistance that , in à measure, they are entitled to
receive.
On the Widows side the preference for later candi
dates it not so marked , although here one half of the
prizes were secured by first or second application cases,
while the first fifteen on the list had to content them
selves with three successes, and this notwithstanding
Chronicle .
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
PRICE THREEPENCE.
19th MAY 1894 . [ 138 6d per annum , post free.
the fact that the number included fourteenth , eleventh ,
tenth , ninth , eighth , seventh , and sixth applications.
But much as one may deplore this state of affairs
there does not seem to be any way of obviating it, unless
the supporters of the Institution are prepared to consider
the advisability of modifying the 37th Rule , which gives
to the Committee of Management the power of admitting
candidates who have attained the age of eighty years,
if in their opinion efforts have been made to secure his
or her election ; but as the tendency of recent legislation
has been to rather extend than curtail the compulsory
qualifications of eligibility , there is not much chance of
such a proposal as that being carried into effect unless
very strong support could be shown in its favour. There
are one or two now on the list to be carried forward who
would come within range of a modified 37th Rule , and
if their friends can demonstrate that they have really
been in earnest in their past endeavours they might do
worse than make a formal application for such an
alteration as would bring their candidates within reach
of the perogative of the Committee of Management. It
would at least open up the question for discussion , and
would, we believe , demonstrate that a large number of
supporters are in favour of increased facilities for older
candidates,, and
candidates would at
and would at once accord them further
benefits if it was in their power to do so .
In concluding our remarks it is only necessary to
point to yesterday's result on the Male side to prove the
absolute necessity of combination at the present time if
success is aimed at . The Provinces already efficiently
organised are reaping the reward of their labours, those
not so strong are making strenuous efforts in the same
direction , but the other great division of English Free
masonry-London —is apparently content to go quietly
on in the same old way , trusting to the special exertions
of individual members rather than the more reliable
operations of an organised body - but despite all this the
Londoners managed to secure a fair number of annuities
yesterday , when they showed much better than has
often been the case .
O O
As a visitor at a recent meeting of the Bishopsgate
Lodge, the Master of which offered 50 guineas with
which to start a Lodge Benevolent Fund, Bro. J. H.
Whadcoat congratulated the members and said he should
like to see older Lodges following on the same lines , and
considered that if it became the custom to endeavour to
keep pace with the younger ones in this direction it would
be well . Bro . Whadcoat has just proved his sincerity
on this subject by contributing 250 guineas towards a
Benevolent Fund in connection with the Royal Athelstan
Lodge , of which he is at present time Worshipful Master.
As recorded elsewhere in this issue other members of the
Lodge have supplemented the handsome donation of its
Master to such good effect that the Fund starts with a
capital of over £ 500.
 170 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 19TH MAY 1894 .

SOMERSETSHIRE . NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE.

HE annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the O ^ Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
T , ,,
the presidency of the Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan was held at Beverley , by the invitation of the Beverlac
Prov. G.M. , who was supported by Bro . R. C. Else Lodge , No. 281. There was a large attendance, amongst
P.G.D. of England and D.P.G.M. The room had been those present being Hon . W. T. Orde - Powlett P.G.W.
effectively decorated, the walls being adorned with the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Colonel R. G. Smith
banners of the various Lodges throughout the Province . P.G.W. Deputy Provincial Grand Master , &c . Telegrams
There was a large muster of Brethren. of congratulation were received from Bros. C. L. Mason
The P.G. Secretary, Bro . J. C. Hunt , Bridgwater , and W. Matthewman , the Provincial Grand Master and
first called the roll of Lodges , and all were found to be Secretary of West Yorkshire.
represented. The P.G.S. next read the minutes of P.G.L. The roll having been called , the report of the General
held at Highbridge on the 5th of May last year, and they purposes Committee was read and confirmed ; the
were duly confirmed . Treasurer's balance sheet was also presented and
The P.G. Treasurer , Bro . C. L. Fry Edwards , pre adopted .
sented his annual statement of accounts, showing a Brother John Marshall ( of Malton ), the Provincial
balance in hand of £ 136 17s 5d , as compared with Grand Treasurer, having resigned his office, which he
£107 8s 2d at the commencement of the year. The has held with conspicuous ability since the formation of
accounts were received and adopted , on the motion Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , a vote of thanks was
of Bro . Watts P.M. 53 , seconded by Bro . Chaffin P.M. unanimously accorded to him for his services, and his
261 . son , Bro . W. J. Marshall , was elected as his successor.
On the motion of Bro . Col. Perkins , Bath , seconded The Fitzwilliam Lodge, of Malton , gave a cordial
by Bro . Ashley, Bath , Bro . C. L. Fry Edwards was invitation to the Grand Lodge to hold the next
unanimously re -elected P.G. Treasurer for the ensuing convocation in that town , and the Provincial Grand
year. Master said the invitation should have favourable
Lord Dungarvan made the following appointments consideration .
to Provincial Office, and invested the respective Brethren Donations having been voted from the Benevolent
with their insignia of power, the recipients of the favours Fund for the relief of poor and distressed Mark Master
being heartily received : Masons , the election of the Committee of General
J. L. Bewsey P.M. 437 - Senior Warden Purposes and of Auditors was proceeded with .
R. Norton W.M. 446 Junior Warden The Hon. W. T. Orde - Powlett, in an interesting
Rev. R. White P.M. 379 Chaplain speech , alluded to the prosperous condition of the
C. L. Fry Edwards Treasurer Province. He thought that it might be found most
E. R. Hayter P.M. 976 - Registrar
J. C. Hunt P.M. 135 Secretary convenient to hold future convocations at York. He
J. T. Dunsford P.M. 291 Assistant Sec. expressed their indebtedness to the Beverley Lodge for
T. H. Mitchell P.M. 1953 Senior Deacon their hospitality and the excellent arrangements . He
Chas . Pfeiffer P.M. 1833 Junior Deacon
A. W. Moore P.M. 973 . Sup. of Works then appointed and invested the following Provincial
Dir. of Ceremonies Officers for the year :
W. P. Buckley P.M. 976
J. R. Gill P.M. 906 Assistant D.O. Col. R. G. Smith , Hull Deputy Grand Master
G. C. Strawbridge P.M.261 Sword Bearer Thomson Foley , Beverley S.W.
O. W. Catford P.M. 814 F. Creaser, Bridlington J.W.
Standard Bearers
R. Hole P.M. 2390 W. P. Cochrane, Middlesborough M.O.
C. R. Humphrey P.M. 2038 Organist J. Kirby, Driffield S.O.
H. F. Lewis P.M. 1296 - Pursuivant J. S. Seals, Scarborough J.O.
T. Hockey P.M. 1197 Asst. Pursuivant Rev. E. A. B. Pitman , Malton Chaplain
G. W. Styles P.M. 285 - W. J. Marshall, Malton Treasurer
S. J. Hulbert P.M. 772 - A. W. Walker, Malton Secretary
J. A. Tucker W.M. 53 Stewards. J. Longford, York Reg . of Marks
B. Whitby W.M. 329 J. R. Lane, Beverley S.D.
A. J. Tonkin W.M. 1755 E. K. Spiegelhalter, Malton J.D.
A. J. Salter (Bath) Tyler F. J. Halliwell , York Inspector of Works
S. Bigwood (Bath) Asst. Tyler H. T. Hayes , Scarborough D.C.
The P.G. Secretary next read the report of the W. T. Newcombe Assist. D.C.
T. G. Brogden , York Standard Bearer
Charity Organisation Committee, which was of a very A. Harrowing, Whitby Sword Bearer
satisfactory character. H. Myers I.G.
Several notices of motion were afterwards dealt with ,
including one by the P.G. Treasurer, seconded by Bro . The annual banquet was subsequently held at the
Beverley Arms Hotel.
Capt . Peel Floyd , which was unanimously agreed to :
“ That the sum of 100 guineas be given as a donation
from the funds of this P.G.L. to the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution, and that the amount be placed The Old Masonians , which it is well known to our
on the list for the R.W. Bro . Viscount Dungarvan
readers is an Association of ex-pupils of the Royal
P.G. Master of Somerset, who will preside at the Festival Masonic Institution for Boys , will give a performance
of this Institution in February next.”
of H. J. Byron's original drama, " Blow for Blow ," at
It was unanimously resolved , on the proposition of
St. George's Hall , Langham Place , this evening
the Deputy Prov . G.M. Bro . Else , " That the members
(Saturday ), at 8 p.m., the object being to aid the
of this Lodge desires to express and place on record Benevolent and Grant Fund of the Association . It is
their deep sympathy with the widow and family of the to be hoped our Old Boys will be well supported in
late Bro. Capt.George Homfray P.G.S.B. and D.P.G.M.
their endeavours , and that a good sum may be realised
Monmouth, in their sad affliction, and also the widow of for the good of the cause they desire to benefit. Tickets
the late Bro . H. B. Ffarington P.G.R."
and every information in regard to the Society may be
An anthem was then sung — some Brethren connected
obtained of the Secretary , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet
with the choir of Wells Cathedral taking part , and Bro . Street .
C. W. Lavinton , Cathedral organist, officiating at the
O 0 0
organ- while the alms were collected . These amounted
to £ 6 10s 2d , and were voted to the Wells Nursing A telegram to the “ Glasgow Evening News "
Institute . announces that the Duke of Buccleuch has granted a
The P.G. Lodge was then closed in due form , and site in the new town of Langholm to the local Freemasons
the majority of the members afterwards dined together to erect a Hall on .
at the Bishop's Barn , adjoining the Moat , under the 0 0 0
presidency of the Prov . G.M. By permission of the
Canon -in -residence, the Cathedral was kept open for Bro . F. J. Horniman has signified his intention, says
inspection by the Brethren in the evening , and the the " City Press," of entertaining the Brethren of the
Bishop of Bath and Wells allowed them to visit his Alliance Lodge at his residence, Forest Hill , early in
palace gardens. July .
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 19TE MAY 1894.1 The Freemason's
FREEMASONR
Y
IN TORQUAY .
the St. John's Lodge ,
THE regular meeting of
T No. 328 , was held in theMasonic Hall, Torquay,
on Monday evening, 7th inst . , when there was a very
large gathering of members of this and sister Lodges in
the neighbourhood. The Lodge was opened by Bro . T.
A. Blackler W.M. After the minutes of the previous
meeting had been confirmed , the Worshipful Master
called upon Bro . John Chapman P. Prov. G.D. Devon ,
to deliver a lecture upon the history of their Lodge.
Bro . Chapman said :
The history of St. John's Lodge, No. 328, is a
subject in which I have felt a very deep interest for
more than twenty years . It was in the year 1871 that
I made a very diligent search for the old records of the
Lodge. Those efforts only proved that the remote
events were shrouded in oral tradition , and that the
records had been lost ; so that for the valuable links of
reliable evidence there had to be substituted oral
tradition . These, however, are not to be lightly
esteemed , for there were several very trustworthy
Brethren , founders of the Lodge, who lived long enough
to hand down the facts connected with the early events
of the Lodge to those now living, so that we have very
little difficulty in tracing the landmarks of the founders
of the Lodge . I well remember, in the spring of the
.year 1871, trying to obtain from the grandson of one of
the
minute founders
book andsome clue connected
papers with regard
withtothe
theformation
original
of the Lodge. The only information I could gather was
in a letter from America , intimating that all had been
consumed by a fire that had destroyed the household
effects of this worthy Brother. While the archives of
Grand Lodge and the limited records of this Lodge are
not sufficient, or within the compass of our requirements ,
yet we have a little collateral evidence that will assist
us in dealing with the past. Bro . William Taylor, our
worthy Secretary, has placed in my hands all the
material that he possesses in order that I might work
out the events that have transpired in connection with
the Lodge. “ At our initiation we are taught to be
cautious ; "ent
this excell butadvice.
someMasonic historians
The efforts have overlooked
of a faithfu l historian
should ever be to rigidly adhere to facts , without
straining them to serve the purpose of any preconceived
idea . Dr. Arnold , of Rugby, lays it down as an axiom
that we should never take for granted that which we
should first prove . Some of our Masonic historians
have , unfortunately , disregarded this course . They
have taken for granted that which they cannot prove .
The result is that when some old parchment has been
unearthed it has completely upset their preconceived
ideas. They find that our present system of Free
masonry is more ancient than they imagined . - The
1717 theory is exploded ,” and the poor historian has to
express his regret for being too hasty with his con
clusions. I will therefore strive in the present case to
give the past events of the Lodge from the records we
have , and if I use any oral tradition it shall be such as
shall be in harmony with established facts, in order that
the events may be removed as far as possible from the
sphere of speculation . The Warrant of Constitution that
was granted to this Lodge dates back to the 8th March
1810. It had previously been granted to a Lodge in
Carnarvon , under the title of the Snowdon Lodge, and
was then numbered 494 . The original Charter was
dated 25th December 1786 . There had been another
alteration of the register of the listing of Lodges in the
year 1792 , by which it became 404 , and when the
Carnarvon Warrant was issued to the Brethren in
Torquay, on the 8th March 1810 , under the title of St.
John's Lodge, it was numbered 616 .
The Secretary of the Grand Lodge, in a letter dated
11th April 1892, gives me the following as the places of
meeting since the Lodge was formed :
1810 , 8th March.- Torquay only:
1819.- Freemasons' Hall , Fleet Street, Torquay .
1827. - Royal Hotel , Torquay .
1833. - London Hotel, Torquay .
1836. - Union Hotel, Torquay .
1840. - Freemasons' Hall , Temperance St., Torquay.
1858. – Freemasons' Hall, Park Street, Torquay.
Chronicle .
171
The records of the Lodge, and from other sources
present Masonic Hall,
with regard to the erection of the
reveal the fact that the foundation stone was laid on
Thursday , 28th day of May 1857 , by the then D. Prov .
G.M., under the title of St. John's
Lodg No. 411,
the number having been altered T on the role,l of Grand
Bro . F. homas P.M. was th e
Lodge from 616 to 411.
W.M. of the Lodge on that auspicious occasion , and
was supported by Bro . Dr. C. Paget Blake, R.N., s. w .,
and Bro . E. Appleton J.W. The first intimation on
this subject in the minute book appears in connection
with a meeting held on the 17th of March 1857, when a
report from the Building Committee was introduced.
It was then “ proposed by Bro . Dr. Paget Blake S.W.
that in accordance with the recommendation of the
Committee the building of the proposed Masonic Hall
should be immediately commenced, and that the
available funds of the Lodge , present and prospective ,
should be devoted to that purpose .' The resolution was
carried unanimously , and also one for the turning of the
first sod for the building, on Monday, 23rd of March , at
4 o'clock in the afternoon . With the exception of the
foregoing statement, there is very scant information in
the minute book with regard to the erection of the
Masonic Hall ; but it appears that an Emergency Lodge
was held to meet the Prov.Grand Lodge for the purpose
of assisting in laying the foundation stone of the new
Masonic Hall, at which there were about 130 Brethren
present. We gather from the proceedings of the first
meeting of the Lodge, after the laying of the foundation
stone of the building, namely , 2nd June 1857, that
Bro . Sherrard and Bro . Briscoe Hooper proposed and
seconded a vote of thanks to the W.M. for his great
kindness and energy in carrying out the arrangements
of Prov. Grand Lodge, and also to Bros. Webber and
Cash , who acted as Stewards for the day. A vote of
thanks was also accorded to Bro . E. Appleton for his
energetic and gratuitous services as architect on the
occasion . There was also a vote of thanks to the
Chairman of the Board of Health (Mr. Kitson ) for his
kindness in allowing the use of the Town Hall for the
The next vote of thanks is one
Prov . Grand Lodge.
that opens up a matter of interest with regard to the
history of a very pleasing event that took place in the
Lodge four years after its formation . It was a vote of
thanks to Mr. W. N. Peckins for the gift of a silver
jewel that had been presented to one of the founders of
the Lodge , in the year 1814. On the face of the jewel
is engraved the following inscription : - " Presented by
the Members of St. John's Lodge, No. 623-616 , to Bro .
John Simms P.M., for his unremitting zeal and attention
to the duties of Masonry , and his assiduous exertions
thereof in instructing the brethren . In the year of
Masonry 5814 , and of our Lord 1814.” On the obverse
side of the jewel is engraved : - " The St. John's Lodge,
No. 623-616 at Torquay , Devon , according to ancient
constitution of the Grand Lodge of England.”
This early memento of Masonic zeal and ability in
St. John's Lodge is now worn by the senior P.M., and
reminds us of our worthy predecessor, and also forins an
important link that binds us to the early history of
Brethren . The events that were recorded in the minute
book , as well as the ceremony in connection with the
laying of the foundation stone, were regarded of
sufficient importance that they specially resolved that
the last vote should be forwarded to the “ Torquay
Chronicle ," for insertion in that journal. These resc
lutions also place before us the names of those who took
an active part in the erection of the building . But
before we conclude this part of our notice of the efforts
of the Brethren , we would not overlook the valuable
services rendered by Bros. Bowden , Melluish , Goss,
Harland and Whiteway . It is to be regretted that a
more complete statement of facts connected with the
erection of the building , the several changes of the
Lodge premises , and the general working of the Lodge ,
were not recorded on the minutes . I have had the
pleasure, however, of perusing a copy of both the
Torquay Chronicle ,"
Torquay Directory ” and the
each of which contained , at the time, an excellent report
of the proceedings in connection with the laying of
the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall.
From these reports we gather the fact that the Right
Hon . Hugh Earl Fortescue Prov . G.M. of Devonshire
 172 The Freemason's
was seriously indisposed, and therefore unable to attend ,
so that the Deputy G.M. the Rev. John Huyshe laid the
foundation stone. He was supported on the occasion by
Bro . Dennis Moore Prov . Grand Secretary, Bro. C. Laid
man Prov. Grand D.C. , the Prov. Grand Wardens , the
Chaplains , as well as many other distinguished Brethren
in the Provinces. After the ceremony there was the
usual Masonic banquet , and in looking over the toast list
I was very much surprised to find a toast that ought not
to have been given , if it really was given , as stated in
the newspaper report. It ran as follows : “ Bro . Law
rence V. Palk , the donor of the site of the New Masonic
Hall . ” Most of us know in St. John's Lodge that Bro .
Lawrence V. Palk was not the donor of the site ; that
we have paid the ground rent ever since the building
was erected, and that at the present time, through the
kind forethought of our W.M. Bro. T. A. Blackler, the
agreement has been made to purchase the site on which
the building stands .
It will be interesting here to supplement some impor
tant details connected with the erection of this building,
that have been kindly supplied to me by Bro. Col. Apple
ton , who was the architect of the Masonic Hall , and who
is also one of the trustees. It appears that the building
committee consisted of Bros. Dr. C. Paget Blake , R.N.,
E. Appleton , Briscoe Hooper, and W. Webber, so that
I think we may safely concede to these worthy Brethren
the honour of having provided us with these important
premises. The contractor was Mr. John Harvey, of
Melville House, Torquay , better known in those days as
Melville Harvey. Bro . Appleton had been for sometime
previous to the erection of the Masonic Hall an
enthusiastic student of Ruskin ; he therefore brought the
fruit of the skill he had acquired into his plans for this
building, and this explains how we got “ the porch , the
dormer , and the tessellated pavement," so distinctly
marked as a feature of our Masonic Hall . The tessel
lated pavement was the gift of Mr. Herbert Minton , of
Stoke -upon - Trent. The Bible , square, and compasses
that are carved over the door, at the entrance to the
Hall , was the gift and workmanship of our old Masonic
veteran , Bro . John Sharland , one of the founders of the
Lodge, whose death is recorded in the minutes of 4th
June 1866 .
(To be continued .)
CENTENARY : LODGE OF HOPE , No. 302.
LODGE of Emergency was held on Monday , the
A 7th inst . , at the Bradford Church Institute , and
was attended by a large number of Freemasons from the
Lodges of Bradford and district.
The Centenary Warrant from the Grand Lodge of
England was presented by the Right Worshipful the
Provincial Grand Master the Rt . Hon . W. L. Jackson,
M.P. , who expressed his great regret that his Parlia
mentary duties would compel him to leave immediately
after the presentation, so that he was obliged to ask the
Lodge to somewhat alter the course of the proceedings.
He then addressed a few words to the Lodge , in the
course of which he spoke of the high character of the
Lodges of Bradford , and of their great liberality, and
expressed the hope that every individual member of the
Order in Bradford would do his best to uphold the
reputation which their Lodges now enjoyed . He
considered the fact that the WorshipfulMaster of the
Lodge of Hope ( Bro . John R.Armitage) held the highest
position in the Provincial Grand Lodge, that of
Provincial Grand Senior Warden , was sufficient
testimony to the opinion the Provincial Grand Lodge
held of the several Lodges of the town . The Provincial
Grand Master also presented centenary jewels to several
of the Brethren of the Lodge of Hope, and afterwards
printed copies of a short history of the Lodge were
distributed amongst the Brethren. During the course of
the proceedings the anthem , " Behold how gool and
joyful a thing it is, ” was sung, the solo being taken by
Bro . W. Nichols.
Altogether 120 Brethren attended the Lodge. These
included thirty -six Prov . G. Officers . Among those in
the body of the Lodge were Bros. J. T. Last, C. Wood
cock, A. W. Pullin , C. Skidmore, J.P. , W. T. McGowen ,
Chronicle . [ 19TH MAY 1894.
G. C. Gamble, J. Davis , A. V. Hammond , J. Moser, Dr.
Mossop, Dr. Herbert White and Dr. Chas. Forshaw
( FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ).
In the evening a banquet was held at the Great
Northern Victoria Hotel. The chair was occupied by
Bro. John R. Armitage Worshipful Master of the Lodge
of Hope and Provincial Senior Warden .
Bro. Henry Smith P.G.D. of England , in replying for
the Grand Officers said the Grand Master (the Prince of
Wales) had signed Warrants for a thousand Lodges since
his installation in 1875 , and during that time about
three- quarters of a million had been subscribed to the
Masonic Charities .
The next toast was the Provincial Grand Master of
West Yorkshire Bro . the Right Hon. W. L. Jackson
P.M. 289 , M.P. , in giving which the chairman said that
he had been in close correspondence with Bro. Jackson
during the past week , and he knew from his letters how
anxious Bro . Jackson had been to attend on this occasion
and at what expense of personal trouble and inconvenience
he had come to Bradford that afternoon .
In proposing the Deputy Prov. G.M. and the Prov.
Grand Officers, the chairman referred to the fact that
Bro . Smith was the oldest member of the Lodge of Hope,
having belonged to it forty -two years.
Bro . Wilson P.P.S.G.W. responded .
Bro . Henry Smith gave Success to the Lodge of
Hope, No. 302 , and the bealth of the Worshipful Master.
The Chairman , in responding, said that , as age went
in Masonry , the Lodge of Hope was young. Masonry
had existed no one could tell how long, but in Bradford
it had been proved that it had existed about 200 years.
The Lodge of Hope was , in fact, quite a " fin de siècle "
institution. He hoped it would become a still more
powerful body in the future . It had been the highest in
the province , and for a while it was apparently under a
cloud. When he was asked to occupy the position that
he held that night it was with very mixed feelings that
he responded, but he was very proud that he should be
deemed worthy of holding the position. He went on to
remark that Bro . James Ambler, who was present, was
grandson of the first Master of the Lodge of Hope. His
own maternal grandfather, after whom he was named,
had been four times Worshipful Master of the Lodge.
He believed that altogether this relative held office twelve
times in the Lodge of Hope . As to bimself, he bad the
pleasure of saying that he had been a Mason for thirty
years during the sixty years of his life . During the time
he had been a Mason there had been thirty Masters, and
he believed that in that time only Bro. Gott and himself
had been twice Masters of the Lodge, and out of twenty
eight Masters thirteen had gone and others had removed.
He had every confidence that the Lodge, whose centenary
was that day being celebrated, would continue to
flourish .
Bro . W. T. McGowen proposed the Visitors. He
said that there was a good deal of antiquity about Free
masonry. There were many things about it that were
exceedingly curious and quaint , but there were also
many things about it that were admirable. We lived in
wonderful times . So a recent opera showed, the writer
of which had included the song “ Down with the
churches, down with the steeples ; down with the princes,
down with the peoples, ” and afterwards “ Down with
every blessed thing.” He would sing a song, the effect
of which should be that whatever might go wrong, might
the Lodge of Hope always go right. A man could not
live without some social pleasures , and it was a delightful
thing to be able sometimes to cast aside all the troubles
and dissensions of life and meet with some friendly
spirits , go through quaint old ceremonies, and above all
find them flavoured with the delicious feeling of good
will towards all men , and charity for the suffering. In
this age the only thing that seemed to be settled was
that everything should be settled on the principle of
topseyturveydom . But there was nothing topseyturvey
about the Lodge of Hope. Whatever their politics, let
them fight away out of doors ; whatever their religious
views, let them stick to them ; but saints and sinners,
whatever their faith , whatever their politics , they could
shake hands across the table and say “ Brother.” So
long as men thought fit to act in the spirit of brother
hood there could be nothing but good coming from the
Hope.
Lodge of Hope. He had been amongst their charitable
 1974 May 1894. ) The Freemason's Chronicle .

Institutions, and he had seen other aspects of their Craft,
and he believed that Freemasonry contained important
elements for the help and comfort of man .
Bateman Fox 208 and Charles Skidmore 1610. Brother | IT does seem a terrible pity that thems
Gaukroger referred to the fact that the Probity Lodge, of with the elementary facts of Masonic
which he was a member , was estabished in the year
1738 , and was the oldest Lodge, he believed , in the
Province of West Yorkshire .
During the evening solos and glees were admirably
rendered by Bros. C. Blagbro , W. Knight , D. J. Miller ,
H. Waddington , T. P. Sykes, C. W. 0. Smith , A. P.
Rendell , William Nichols and W. Thornton , Bro . F. W. only for the information of the members,
Nicholson acting as accompanist .-— " Bradford Observer .”
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
THE Quarterly Communication was held in Free
masons' Hall, Edinburgh , on the 3rd inst., about
200 being present. The throne was occupied by Dr.
James Middleton Provincial Grand Master of Roxburgh ,
Peebles, and Selkirkshires.
A letter was reported from the Grand Secretary of
England, intimating that the Grand Master had been
pleased , on the recommendation of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland, to appoint the Earl of Haddington to be
representative of the Grand Lodge of England at the
Grand Lodge of Scotland , in room of Sir Michael R.
Shaw Stewart, resigned , and also to approve the
appointment of the Earl of Lathom , C.B., as repre :
sentative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at the Grand
Lodge of England .
The Grand Secretary submitted a statement of the
number of intrants recorded in the books of Grand
Lodge in each year between 1800 and 1893, both inclu
sive , showing a grand total of 230,074, and 2447-59 as
the average annual registration in the 94 years embraced
in the return . In respect of the loose system obtaining
in Lodges during the early part of the present century,
several thousand intrants were never reported for regis
tration . The lowest number, 661, occurred in 1832, the
year of the first visitation of cholera to the country .
In the first decade of the present century the highest
number of intrants, 2785 , was attained in 1810 ; in the
next, 3073, in 1814 ; in the third , 2541, in 1825 ; in the
fourth , 1213, in 1833 ; in the fifth , 1169, in 1850 ; in
the sixth , 2765 , in 1860 ; in the seventh , 4319, in 1868 .
In 1877, the year in which the business departments
of Grand Lodgewere reorganised , the number of intrants
was 5365 ; in the ninth decade 5828 was reached in
1889 ; while the first year of the tenth decade, 1891 ,
furnishes the highest number of intrants ever before
enrolled in any one year, the figures reaching 6078 .
The marked decrease of intrants in 1893 might, it was
added , be attributable to depression of trade at home
and in the colonies.
WRITI
MASONIC
ERRORS OF
[ COMMUNICATED . ) hren
Bret
m elv
" rush into print, " do not ake
History
they do , better far to let such work alone.
We have just been shown a historical ske
Lodge of Hope, No. 302, Brailford , from 19
present year of Grace , in which two or e
Hagrant errors appear, and which ought no
been printed in such a pamphlet, intended a
souvenir of a most interesting and impo
bration ,
The Lodge was warranted on 23rd of M
by the R.W. Bro . Richard Slater Milnes ar
Grand Master of Yorkshire , by authority (a
on the document inserted in the “ Sketch
the Prince of Wales, Grand Master of Engl:
on Bro . Milnes' behalf by Wm . Spencer
This clear statement leads the writer of
of 302, Bradford , to observe , " The Lodge
constituted under a Warrant issued by the
of all England at that time established
exercising certain of the powers of Grand
This is a most serious error, for the
granted under the authority of the Gre
England, having its head quarters at Lor
no connection whatever with the body
noted . Besides, in 1794 it had literally di
Then it is gravely asserted that “ t?
York Grand Lodges were united in 181
some twenty years after the latter or
collapsed ; another inexcusable error, 1
two rival Grand Lodges in London that
Wemuch deplore the publication of
of Masonic History.
CRITERION RESTI
EAST RO
FOR
RECHERC ]
DINNERS & ST
À LA CAR :

On Sunday evening, the 29th ult., a special Masonic

service was held at St. Paul's, Deptford , when Bro . the THE
Rev. J. W. Horsley , M.A., Chaplain Ordnance Lodge ,
preached . A dispensation had been granted for Brethren
to appear in regalia , and accommodation was provided WEST RC
in the vestries of the church for this purpose . There
were about 400 Freemasons present, representing thirty
three Lodges. The prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. DINNER , 5 /- ; 81
Hodson , assisted by the curates , and the lessons by
Dr. Hodson and Bro. Pakes P.M. Bro . Horsley preached
Instrumental Music 1
an excellent sermon , says the “ South Eastern Herald ,”
in which he insisted upon the fact that the doctrines of
Freemasonry were founded upon the Bible. A collection
in aid of St. Paul's Restoration Fund realised £ 44 7s . Grand Hall 3 /

o o o
AT SEPARATE TABI
We learn with pleasure that a new monthly , " The
Masonic Visitor,” edited by the Rev. C. W.Ganly P.M. Accompanied by th
116 , & c , is about being issued in the interests of Irish
Freemasonry. The journal will supply a want long felt,
and under such capable editorship , the • Carlow SPIERPON ”
Sentinel ” has no hesitation in predicting an unqualified
success to the undertaking. It will be published at Academy Luncheon ii
12 Dawson Street, Dublin , at 3s 6d per year, post free.
 174 The Freemason's Chronicle. ( 19th May 1894.

ROYAL

MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

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TOR HOLY BIBLE
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AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , F REEMA CHRONICLE
CROYDON .

OFFICE - 4 FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W.C.

SATURDAY, 19TH MAY 1894 .
Grand Patron and President :
His Royal HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF Wales, K.G., M.W.G.M.
- : 0: THE INSTITUTIONS , & c .
T the Annual General Meeting of this Institution, held at Royal Masonic Institution for Girls.
ATFreemasons' Hall, London , on Friday, 18th May 1894 THE annual visit of the Stewards and friends to the
W. Bro . JOHN A. FARNFIELD , T School at Battersea Reise took place on Monday of
Patron , P.A.G.D.C., Treasurer and Trustee, last week , when a numerous and brilliant company
in the Chair. assembled . The principal event of the day was the
After the general business was disposed of, the Governors and distribution of prizes to the successful pupils, and this
Subscribers proceeded to the ELECTION of 27 MALE ANNUI duty was undertaken by the Countess of Lathon , who
TANTS from an approved list of 65 Candidates, and 16 FEMALE was accompanied by the Earl of Lathom , Lord and Lady
ANNUITANTS from an approved list of54 Candidates, when the Skelmersdale, the Earl of Euston , & c. The distinguished
following were declared duly elected :
visitors were received by the members of the House
MALES. Committee, headed by Sir John B. Monckton , chairman
No. Votes. No. Votes. of the month ; the Secretary ; Miss Davis, the head
1 Bro. F. Long ... 4524 16 Bro . W. H. Gill ... 2857 Mistress of the School and other officials .
2 J. W.Avery 4377 17 W. W. Boniface 2827
3 J. W. Lakin 4002 18 C. Ship 2808 The programme included the usual musical enter
4 T. Alcock 3846 19 W. Dodge 2784 tainment by the pupils, a trio with forty -eight hands at
5 G. F. Swan 3343 * 20 E. G. Burton 2732 eight pianos , and a duet, with thirty -two hands,
6 C. B. Claydon 3257 * 21 E. A. Singard 2713 supplying the very best of evidence of the efficient tuition
7 H. Adams ... 3248 * 22 H. Haigh 2706
8 H. J. Smith ... 3245 * 23 J. W. Turner 2677 given the children in this direction . The proceedings
9 W. H.Myers 3212 * 24 R.Glover ... 2671 were brought to a conclusion with the Calisthenic and
10 A. Finch 3191 25 T. C. Johnson (de Marching exercises by the pupils, which called forth the
11 J. H. Spencer 3157 ferred ) ... 2583
customary applause .
12 J. Neave 3081 26 J. Bagshaw (de
13 T. Hopkinson 2961 ferred ) 2550 We append a list of prize winners, it being explained
14 J. B. Sargeant 2948 27 G.Fox (deferred) 2498 that no Girl, however meritorious, can takemore than
15 R. W. Hammond 2929 three prizes, but this rule does not apply to Gold or
WIDOWS. Silver Medals, or the Cambridge Local or College of
Preceptors' Examinations.
No. Votes. No. Votes.
1 Mrs. S. Welsford 5907 11 Mrs. Ann Bailes ... 5300 PRESENTED BY THE INSTITUTION .
2 A. Thomas 5825 * 12 Sarah Mann 5296
3 E. Ough 5768 * 13 Maria Vile ... 5238 Gold Medal for Proficiency (With £ 5 by the late Bro. William
4 S. Wills ... 5732 14 Emma Pickett Winn ) Florence Bexfield .
5 M. J. Clifton 5708 (deferred) ... 5228 Silver Medal for good Conduct (With £ 5 by the late Bro. William
6 A. M. Taylor 5677 15 Mary White Winn ) Nellie Cooper.
7 C.Morris 5671 (deferred) ... 5088
8 H. A. Platt 5585 16 C. M.Seabrook Cambridge Local Examinations ( 17 entered , all passed ) :
9 M. A. Parker ... 5576 (deferred) ... 5042 SENIOR. - Class II. Honours. Gold Medallist, 1892 (Distinction
10 Eliza Mills ... 5523 in French and Music ) Bertha Dean . Satisfied Examiners
Hester Burt (Silver Medallist, 1893), Evelyn Conti.
The votes of the unsuccessful candidates will be carried forward
to the next election . JUNIOR. - Class I. Honours (Distinction in Religious Know .
ledge, English , and Music ) Florence Bexfield . Class II .
Those marked * are elected to fill vacancies occasioned by death
Honours (Distinction in Religious Knowledge) Nellie
since the voting papers were issued . Cooper , Helena Tims. Class III. Honours (Distinction
The three lowest on the Poll (both Male and Female ) will be
in Religious Knowledge and French ) Ethel Sanders .
placed on the list of annuitants as vacancies occur. (Distinction in French ) Mabel Bobli. Satisfied Exami.
By order, ners Kathleen Holman, Mary Baverstock (Distinction
JAMES TERRY, Vice-Patron and Secretary. in Religious Knowledge), Winifred Chinneck, Nellie
Harvey, Dora Ireson , Alice Smith , Olga Tettenborn ,
18th May 1894. Edith Woodbridge,Myrtle Speed .
General Improvement and Industry in 1st Class . Ada Turton .
FAILING EYESIGHT. College of Preceptors' Examination (41 entered , 40 passed) :
PRIZE WINNERS. — Margaret Carter , Constance Green .
ERSONS suffering from Defective
PERSIB
Vision ( particularly those who General Proficiency in Lower Classes. 3rd , Annie Wilson . 4th ,
have been unable to get suitable glas. Emily Martin . 5th , Rose Davies . 6th , Gertrude McLeod .
ses elsewhere), should consult Mrl Needlework. Isabella Lane, Mabel Edmeston , Mabel Cookes, Wini.
Bluett, who hashad 30 years' practical fred Belton .
experience in making and adapting Spectacles for every form of Order and Attention (As proved by Conduct Marks throughout the
defective Eyesight, and for which he has received numerous un year) Jessie Codling, Margaret Griffith.
solicited testimonials. The Eyes carefully Examined and Sight
Tested FREE . Spectacles from 1/6 per pair. PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTION .
Ophthalmic ] F. BLUETT , TOptician Religious Knowledge (Bro . Robert Grey) — Florence Bexfield ,Nellie
Cooper, Helena Tims, Ethel Sanders, Kathleen Holman,
8a GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON , W. Mary Baverstock .
(Four doors from Oxford Street.)
English Subjects (Bro. A. C. Spaull) — Florence Bexfield .
Arithmetic and Mathematics (Bro. Thomas Fenn )-Nellie Cooper.
THIS valuable medicine, di- corernal and
Music — First Prize (Bro . J. H.Matthews)—Bertha Dean (Honour
introduced into India and Egypt in 1850. nud sub Certificate, School Exam . of Associated Board , Higher
sequently all over the world , inaintains its fupre Division ).
macy as a special and specific Romerly for to
Treatment and Cure of Coughs, coles, coufump Second Prizes ( The Wentworth Little) --Elsie Mackey, Nellie
tion , Cancer, Bronchitis, Asthus, solle , Soro Cooper, Ethel Davis.
TEADE MARK Throat, Influenza , Neuralgia. Diarr).a , !! ecutery,
Asiatic Cholera , Colic, Gout, and all Feiers. Third Prizes (An Ex-Pupil)—Frances Ace, Dorothy Besley .
At 18 1 $ d , 2s 90, 4sid, lls, and 20s per bottle .
Sold by Patent Medicine Dealers in all parts of Singing (Bro. J. H.Matthews) - Helena Tims.
FREEMAN'S the world .
N.B. - Lord Chancellor Selb rne. Lord Justico French (Bro . Eugene Monteuuis)—Bertha Dean, Ethel Sanders ,
ORIGINAL James , and Lord Justice Mellish decided in firour Mabel Bohli.
of FREEMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNF, and
against Brown and Darenport , compelling them in Drawing (The John Boyd)-Winifred Turner, Isabel Pinder, Wini
CHLORODYNE. I pay all costs in the suit.See Times of 24th July 1873. fred Chinnick, Olga Tettenborn.
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Good Conduct - First Prize ( The Supreme Council 33 ° )-Frances 16 Sullivan, Dennis
Ace . 12 Clark , David 12
9 Stockman , Thos. S. 1 2 14
Second Prizes (Bro. Frank Richardson ) — Ethel Michael, Grace Pearson , Joseph 12
Goodchild . 38 10 13
63 Kessell, Solomon 10
The Best Perfect (Bro. Ralph Clutton )-Bertha Dean . 18 Stanford, Thomas 1 1
Cookery — First Prize (Bro. H.A. Hunt) -Adelaide Harling 33 Burton , Gilbert Henry Dead
39 Brown , William Dead
Seco.id Prizes (Bro . T. W. Whitmarsh ) — Winifred Turner, 53 Wilkins, Frederick William Dead
Margaret Carter. 23 Robinson , Benjamin Dead
Third Prize (Bro . T.Loveridge ) -Maude Longshaw . 41 Gomersall, Joshua Removed
Withdrawn
Usefulness in Domestic Duties (The Yates, St. James Lodge,
No. 842) —Isabel Pinder, Edith Woodbridge. WIDOWS. - SUCCESSFUL.
Calisthenics and Deportment (Bro . Col. James Peters) —Mabel Forward
Edmeston , Adelaide Harling . To -day Total.
16 Welsford , Sarah 4378 1529 5907
Swimming (Lady Monckton ) - Mary Baverstock, Alice Smith , Ethel 14 Thomas, Amelia 3861 1964 5825
Sanders . 25 Ough , Elizabeth 2105 3663 5768
Amiability (Bro. John Faulkner) Selected by her Schoolfellows 22 Wills , Sarah 3512 2220 5732
Edith Woodbridge. 37 Clifton , Mary Jenkins 871 4837 5708
40 Taylor, Ann Maria 5677 5677
JUNIOR SCHOOL . 17 Morris , Catherine 3347 2324 5671
54 Platt, Helena Antonia 5585 5585
General Proficiency (Bro . Frank Richardson )—Alice Wakefield . 35 Parker, Mary Ann 966 4610 5576
Arithmetic ( The Henry Levander) -- Catharine Castle. 29 Mills, Elizabeth 922 4601 5523
41 Bailes , Ann 5300 5300
21 Mann , Sarah 11 5285 5296
5 Vile, Maria 989 4249 5238
32 Pickett, Emma 1461 3767 5228
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . 4 White, Mary 4127 961 5088
43 Seabrook, Charlotte Martha ... 5042 5042
THE annual election was held yesterday, at Free
T masons' Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . UNSUCCESSFUL .
J. A. Farnfield P.A.G.D.C., Patron and Treasurer of 1465 3531 4996
the Institution . 38 Barter, Sarah
47 Dayson , Hannah 4988 4988
As already announced twenty -two vacancies had been 26 Whitehouse , Esther 2022 2885 4907
declared on the Male Fund and fourteen on the Widows, 20 Rolfe, Hannah 1047 2907 3954
and these were increased , by deaths since the issue of 12 Best, Elizabeth 72 3674 3746
48 Foottitt, Eliza Ann 2205 2205
the papers, to twenty -seven and sixteen respectively, 39 Holmes, Juliet 2034 2034
which numbers were subsequently admitted to the 1 Rigarlsford, Sarah 604 567 1171
benefits of the Institution , the polling on behalf of the 18 Stanton , Ann 514 282 796
31 Sutton , Elizabeth Anna 8 778 786
several candidates being as follows : 542 542
53 Kinsey, Harriet
MALES. - SUCCESSFUL . 24 Blight, Sarah 327 332
50 Dickinson , Eliza Emma 277 277
Forward To-day Total. 245 25 270
20 Long, Francis 657 3867 4524 3 Mannington , Eliz . Atkinson
23 Wagner, Katherine E. 245 25 270
46 Avery, James William 4377 4377 8 Russell, Olivia 228 14 242
40 Lakin , John William 4002 4002 224 6 230
3846 3846 6 Foot , Mary Ann
42 Alcock , Thomas 10 Cowell, Nancy 173 15 188
48 Swan ,George Frederick 3343 3343 145 7 152
55 Claydon, Charles B. 3257 3257 19 Meader, Sarah
52 Huxham , Ann Catherine 151 151
25 Adams, Harry 8 3240 3248 98 30 128
27 Smith , Henry James 1456 1789 3245 2 Salisbury , Jane
9 Olive, Elizabeth 47 42 89
65 Myers, William Henry 3212 3212 15 Cartledge, Annie 23 50
24 Finch , Andrew 1090 2101 3191 73
13 Clarke, Elizabeth 19 23 42
45 Spencer, Joseph Huntley 3157 3157 7 Ionn , Elizabeth 27 6 33
58 Neave, James 3081 3081 42 Randall, Margaret Vernon 30
2961 2961 30
60 Hopkinson , Thomas 49 James, Clara 28 28
19 Sargeant, Jabez Benjamin 871 2077 2948 46 Neville, Ann 25 25
37 Hammond, Richard Wetherell 2929 2929 22 22
2857 2857 34 Scholfield , Ruth
62 Gill, William Henry 33 Yates, Hannah Binns 9 15
21 Boniface, Walter William 10 2817 2827 36 Deller, Arabella 2 13
2808 2808 15
50 Ship, Charles 30 Snart, Mary Ann 5 13
32 Dodge, William 4 2780 2784 9
2732 2732 51 Banning, Ann
52 Bruton, Edward George 27 Miller, Margaret 1
64 Lingard , Edward A. 2713 2713 44 Gosby, Phæbe Eliz . Cole 5
49 Haigh , Henry 2706 2706 11 Lemon , Charlotte 4
44 Turner, John William 2677 2677 45 Scargill, Sarah Jane
5 Glover, Richard 253 2418 2671 28 Nichol, Harriet Emma Dead
47 Johnson , Thomas C. 2583 2583
29 Bagshaw , John 728 1822 2550
4 Fox, George 142 2356 2498 The results having been declared , Bro . Terry (Secre
tary of the Institution ), announced that the highest on
UNSUCCESSFUL .
the unsuccessful lists (Bro . Robson and Mrs. Barter ) ,
28 Robson , George ... 294 2198 2492 would each receive £ 7 from the John Hervey Benefaction
57 Dinnis, Francis 2442 2442
2 2278 2280 Fund ; the next highest (Bro . Dinnis and Mrs. Dayson )
34 Pickering, Edwin
59 Childs, William James 1727 1727 £ 6 7s each from the same source ; and the third highest
17 Brown, George Thomas 664 722 1386 (Bro . Pickering and Mrs.Whitehouse) £ 5 each from the
30 Whiteley ,George 309 803 1112 Emulation Lodge of Improvement, the different cheques
10 Kilshaw , John 6 973 979
Eastabrook , Joseph 562 361 923 being then and there handed to the recipients or their
26
36 Long, James 636 636 representatives amid the applause of the company , who
11 Gillard , James P. W. 312 214 526 fully appreciated the efforts thus made to lessen the
1 Musham , John 304 201 505 bitterness of the disappointment the old people must
51 Hawkins, William Henry .. 462 462
6 Miller, Henry 217 112 329 feel at being so near the realisation of their desires, and
2 Nichol, Robert 271 41 312 yet deprived of them .
56 Collie , John 279 279 It was announced that there were 698 spoilt votes on
13 Moxon, John 212 36 248 the Widows side , one proxy for 287 votes being unsigned ,
3 McLean , William John 224 13 237 and one for 120 not filled in for any candidate. The
43 Hill, James 122 122 spoilt Male Votes were below 500 in number.
61 Mott, James 99 99
54 Clements , George Henry 87 87 The proceedings terminated with hearty votes of
7 Windsor, Henry 53 29 82 thanks to the Scrutineers, acknowledged by Bro . G. W.
14 Graham , William B. 29 16 45 Verry and Bro . Fairchild ; votes in regard to the adver
22 Priest, John 17 21 38 tising and publishing of the proceedings of the day ; and
8 Pitts, Robert 17 13 30
15 Hubbard , Robert William 18 12 30 a hearty compliment to the chairman , who was thanked
35 Comyn , John 29 29 for his continued interest in the Institution and his
31 Hatton , Peter Valentine 18 20 desire to at all times work for its benefit ,
 176 The Freemason's
CLERICAL BLUNDERS.
FAILING to which all extemporary speakers are liable , is
А that of word twisting, or aphasia , where brain and tongue do
not work in concord , or as some people designate it, “ putting the
cart before the horse," e.g., “ The sun shall not smite thee by
night, nor themoon by day.” Another instance of this is contained
in the story of a celebrated actor, who, in the mechanical recital of
his lines, told the audience that he would not “ lay surgery on his
poll,” in place of “ perjury on his soul.”
An Irish clergyman is reported to have said with the utmost
feeling, Sorrow may endure for a joy, but night cometh in the
morning."
A local preacher once gave out the first line of Heber'smissionary
hymn thus : - "“ From Iceland's greasy mountains," instead of
“ From Greenland's icy mountains.” . Another absent-minded
parson, who wished to impress upon his congregation that " we
should not bow the knee to an idol,” astonished them by saying
that “ we should not bow the eye to a needle," while another,
anxious to prove to his hearers the necessity of doing something,
said , “ If we cannot all beat the trumpet, we can, at least, blow the
drum ."
A clerical gentleman once made this startling announcement :
" My brethren, we all know what it is to have a half-warmed fish "
1.9 ., half-formed wish— “ in our hearts," while one individual has
been know to speak of “ Kinquering congs," instead of " conquering
kings." He must be a relative of the other clergyman , who gave
out his text from the " Colostle to the Epissians.” A minister,
whose subject was the “ Good Samaritan," exclaimed, " A certain
man went down to Jericho. Ah , yes ! he was a certain man .
Would that we all, like him , were certain men - certain of the way
we were going." A clergyman once through rapid utterance,
referred to the “ duff and demb." Seeing that he had made a
mistake, he remarked— “ My hearers will readily see that I intended
to say " demb and duff.” Then he gave up as hopeless .
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The Rev. Mr. Imlack , ofMurroes," says the Rev. Paxton Hood
in his book on Scottish characteristics, " was an able man , but a
very absent-minded one, and once, in a public service of consider
able importance, he spoke of all ranks and degrees of persons, ' from
the king on the dunghill to the beggar on the throne ' ; but,
suspecting rather than perceiving the mistake, he proceeded
instantly to amend his error by saying, ' No, my friends, I mean
from the beggar on the throne, to the king on the dunghill.' "
Spurgeon tells of a preacher who, in reading the account of the
miraculous provision of food for the multitude, made the next
clause read— " And they did eat ! "
On one occasion the verse ! And the prophet said to his sons,
Saddle me the ass ; and they saddled him , was read thus :-And
the prophet said to his sons, ' Saddle me the ass ; ' and they saddled
himl"
“ I beleive oor minister's in the habit o' gemblin ," said one
Scotchman to another, “ last Sabbath he said in his prayer, ' O
Thou, who hast the king of hearts in Thy hands,' instead of
Thou who hast the heart of kings in Thy hands.'"" The reply of his
friend was, “ It looks bad , we maun seen what the Session say
aboot it."
A parish priest once made a humorous and unthinking oration
at a christening . Taking the infant in his arms, he thus addressed
the bye-standers : “ My friends, there is no knowing what glorious
destiny may be in store for this child . I hope, and judging from
his countenance I believe that he will live to be an honour to his
country, and to his parents. Hemay, for anything that I know to
the contrary, grow up to be an admiral in the army, or general in
the navy ! He may be a judge upon the bench ! Who knows but he
may one day be Lord Mayor of Dublin , or even - when we get our
rights -- King of Ireland ! " Then turning to the nurse, “ Biddy,”
said he, what is this child's name going to be ? " " Mary Anne
plaze your reverence," answered Biddy, and a hearty laugh went
round.
An old couple once presented themselves before the Rev. Mr.
Warneford, of York , to be married . He began themarriage service
with , “ I am the Resurrection and the Life ! ” “ Stop , sir ,” in
terrupted the bridegroom , " we have come to be married !
“ Umph !" growled the vicar, “ you aremuch fitter to be buried ! "
A clergyman in Pittsburg married a lady with whom he received
the substantial dowry of ten thousand dollars, and a fair prospect
ofmore. Soon afterwards, while occupying the pulpit, he gave out
a hymn, read the first four stanzas, and was reading the fifth :
“ For ever let my grateful heart
His boundless grace adore,”
when he hesitated, and exclaimed , “ Ahem ! the choir will omit the
fifth verse, " and sat down. The congregation , attracted by his
apparent confusion , read the remaining lines :
" Which gives ten thousand blessings now ,
And bids me hope for more .”
I have often met with instances where an individual, through
confusion of ideas or of sound, was utterly unable to express him
self correctly , and each attempt to do so only increased his difficulty .
In ordinary circumstances of life , this failing is simply laughed at
and forgotten , as in the case of a woman who, in her admiration of
two bears which were being exhibited at the ZoologicalGardens,
Manchester, exclaimed to a cor panion , in a burst ofrapture, “ Oh !
Mrs. D- , what beautiful coats those bears have ; wouldn't they
make nico sealskin jackets ? ” But the mental transpositions of a
certain worthy divine, although laughable, were extremely un
fortunate , and attended bymore serious results. Upon one cccasion ,
the cleric referred to being very nervous, gaveout to his congregation
what should have been the following hymn :
“ This world is all a fleeting show ."
He however rendered it, “ This world is all a sheeting flow ," which
caused a smile on the part of his listeners, and only increased the
preacher's confusion ; he commenced again-- " This world is all a
Chronicle . [ 19TH MAY 1894.
shouting flow ," which only made matters worse. Again he essayed
to correct himself, and with desperation said , " This world is all &
floating she.” Then he slammed the hymn-book down, and after a
vigorous application of his handkerchief to his perspiring forehead,
remarked— “ Brethren , for some reason I cannot read the hymn as
it ought to be read ; we will therefore omit it, and the choir will
please sing the grand old lines beginning— " Just as I am without
one flea ."7
In good old times, when hymn-books were scarce, it was the
custom in many of the Dissenting churches for the clerk to read
out a line or couplet of a hymn, so that those who were without
books might unite in the singing. There is the well-known story
told of the minister of a Methodist chapel, who, having left his
spectacles at bome on one occasion , intended to announce to his
congregation that the singing would be dispensed with . He arose
and said :
“ My eyes are dim , I cannot see ;
and immediately the choristers commenced singing the words to
the tune of the “ Old Hundredth .” Surprise and mortification
rendered him almost breathless ; but he made an effort to stammer
out :
“ I meant but an apology."
This line was taken up by the congregation in the samemanner,
when the dominie, becoming excited, exclaimed :
“ Forbear I pray,my eyes are dim . ”
But remonstrance was vain ; the singers went on till, in accents of
despair, he again cried out :
“ I do not mean to read a hymn,"
a declaration so palpable, that it silenced the vociferous singers.
“ Book of Rarities," by Bro. Edward Roberts P.M. Asst . Prov. G.T.
NEW MASONIC WORKS.
1. A History of the “ Fidelity " Lodge, No. 289, Leeds, is just
ready for circulation . It is written by Bros. Scarth and Braun ,
and to subscribers is half a guinea per copy, but is likely to be
considerably raised in price on publication , as the size ismuch
increased since its issue was originally contemplated . The work
will include a mass of information , besides the portion devoted to
No. 289, and I feel assured will be a most welcome volume.
2. Bro. Alexander Howell's History of the “ Phænix " Lodge,
No. 257, Portsmouth is now in the binder's hands. The volume is
an enormous Book, with fine illustrations and splendidly got up.
The Work includes many most interesting particulars of the old
Chapter (original No. 3 ) and the ancient Encampment of Knights
Templars from 1791.
In several respects this magnificent tomeis most important, for
it concerns the Royal Arch from 1769 and contains reproductions
of old minutes of the Mark and Royal Arch from that year. This
is years older for the Mark than traced before , and doubtless their
not being known until now is due to the minute Book being in
cypher. Bro. Thomas Dunkerley worked the Mark Degree in
1769 at Portsmouth, and the K.T. is also referred to in the Records
earlier than any others traced in this country.
The Subscription price is one guinea , in quarto size, but in the
large paper edition it is three guineas ; the latter being a most
sumptuous book . Copies may be had from the Author, 109 High
Street, Portsmouth .
3 . “ The York MSS.” are being edited by Bros. T. B. Whyte
head and Joseph Todd, two most competent Craftsmen for that
duty, and Bro. M. C. Peck , of Hull (Market Place), is the efficient
Printer and Publisher. The work will give all the five copies of
the “ Old Charges ” domiciled in the York Lodge,No. 236 , and also
the " Scarborough MS." with facsimile of portions. This will be a
capital publication, valuable and interesting, and most accurate
withal. The price of issue will be 58.
4. Bro . William Dixon is preparing a History of all the Lin .
colnshire Lodges, and will make a most attractive volume. He is
most zealous and able for the duty, and possibly may publish the
work at 3s 6d nett. His address is St. James' Terrace, Lincoln .
I have written an Introduction for Nos. 2 , 3 and 4 , and hope to
get out a 2nd edition of my “ Old Charges " before this year ends.
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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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ROYAL ATHELSTAN LODGE, No. 19.
THE ordinary meeting was held on Thursday, 10th inst., at the
. of music furnished by Miss Florence Bethell, Mr. Albert Cox, and
John Henry Whadcoat, who was supported by Bros.A. D.Green
I.P.M. , M. Smith S.W., E. G. Young J.W., H. Glenn P.M. Treas .,
C.B. Barnes P.M. Secretary, W. F. Stauffer S.D. , G. R.Carsberg
J.D. , W. Stacey I.G., W. M. Bywater P.M. P.G.S.B. D.C.,
W. Pound P.M. Stewd ., W. P. Campbell -Everden Org., G. Gilbert
Tyler.
Bro. T. A. Williams having been passed to the second degree,
says the “ City Press,” the Lodge proceeded to consider the lines
on which they should form a permanent benevolent fund, towards
which the W.M. had contributed the handsome sum of 250 guineas,
while several other Brethren had made the total up to over £ 500.
The W.M. was warmly thanked for his noble gift, and for his
labour in connection with the settlement of the preliminaries
incidental to the establishment of such a fund . At the close of the
business the Brethren adjourned to banquet.
0 0 0 on passing the chair, as a mark of esteem from the Brethren .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE, No. 1602.
THE local Freemasons have been recently entering into a
THE fraternal competition , says themanipulator of the “ Bells " in
the “Islington Gazette ," to see who can give the largest and most
brilliant Installation ceremony. First, Herbert Sprake atHighbury,
then Brother Glass at Anderton's, and now Brother A. J. Cave jun.,
at the Agricultural Hall , have vied with each other, with the result
that I must award the Installation cake to the last named, for both
in numbers, in length of ceremonies, and in the profusion of good
things of this earth, the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge, on Friday,
fairly beat all records.
Some people imagine that Masons do no work ; and we hear of
“knife and fork ” Lodges, but this could not be justly charged to
the Sir Hugh Myddelton, for four and a half solid hours were
devoted to Lodge business before any one was allowed to go from
labour to refreshment, and so enthusiastic was the new Master that
the dinner was one hour and a half late. Don't call the
“ Myddelton " a knife and fork Lodge after that.
The Myddelton " used to be the worst housed Lodge in
Islington. Sometimes it met in a passage in Barford Street, some
times in the Hall Company's office ,sometimes in the cloak -room ,
and I won't be certain that a Lodge of Emergency has not been called
on the roof. Let that be as it may, a glorious change has now
come over the scene, forthe Agricultural Hallcan boast a charming
suite of rooms, designed by Bro. Probyn, I believe, that offers all
that the most fastidious could demand in the way of Lodge Room ,
dining-room , and luxurious ante-rooms. “ The Ancient Bird "
will have to look to its laurels in the face of such a vigorous
competitor. The new dining -room is a thing of beauty and a joy
for ever, and hung as it was with the emblazoned banners of the
noble army of PastMasters, presented on Friday a brilliant appear.
ance. The Lodge Room is spacious, accommodating over a
hundred Brethren, I should think, and has every requisite for the
ancient and mystic ceremonies. The adjacent lounge, with its
soft-cushioned couches, and its very easy chairs, where the weary
Brother may retire to smoke and meditate, is another exceptional
advantage.
Bro. Cave was installed by his predecessor, Bro . F. C. Everitt,
and very impressive was the ceremony, for the Myddeltons are
celebrated for the excellence of their Craft masonry.
When the new Master took his seat, he went to work at once,
and initiated three aspirants, these being Messrs. Ernest Andress,
R. C. Beaumont, and Saliba Hashan. These were the gentlemen
responsible for coolingthe soup - but no matter.
The Lodge was full of local celebrities. Bro. Double -dyed Nar.
row -majority M.P. for India and Clerkenwell, was there, and Bro.
Charles Dearing the younger, Bro . Niblett, Bro. Dr. G. Brown , Bro .
Glass of fashion and mould of form , Bro. Preceptor Weedon , the
veteran Bro. John Osborne, and others, as the nigger says, too
humorous to mention .
The after -dinner speeches were restricted to about six words
each , there being an excellent supply of music soft and sweet, such
warblers as Egbert Roberts, James Bayne, R. Evans, Bishop, and
Goldsmidt, being turned on in rapid succession to charm our ears.
Altogether, the gathering was a hugh success, and Masons went
away murmuring that Bro. A. J. Cave jun . had made someof
them sit up --and their wives too, I fear, judging by lateness of the
hour, when feast was done and “ the Banquet Hall deserted."
0 0 0 respect for his services during his year of office. At the request of
CREATON LODGE, No. 1791 .
THE annual ladies' banquet was held on the 3rd inst. , in the
Johnston W.M. presiding. Bro. Geo . Higginson I.P.M. proposed
the health of the W.M., and congratulated him upon the efficient
manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office.
The W.M. , in reply, said he not only thanked Bro. Higginson
for the kind way he had proposed his health, but also for the
guidance and instruction he had afforded him in his Masonic
duties; he felt it to be a great honour to be W.M. of the Creaton
Lodge, and to preside over that festive gathering, and that honour
hadbeen enhanced by the cordial way in which the toast had been
received .
Chroniole . 177
The W.M. next proposed the continued success of the Creaton
Lodge , coupling with it the name of the energetic Secretary, Bro.
J. J. Cantle P.M., who during his reply stated that the Lodge,
through its respective stewards, had contributed over two thousand
pounds to the Masonic Charities.
The toast of the Ladies was proposed by the W.M. in felicitous
language, and Bro. Wedmore made a suitable response on their
behalf.
The Visitors and Officers of the Lodge followed, and the com .
pany separated shortly before midnight, after spending an evening
which was rendered the more enjoyable by the excellent programme
Bros. Bartlett, Cantle, Lovett-King, and Noel; the recitation of
Bro. Reynolds, and the ventriloquism of Bro . Russell.
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PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON , No. 1996.
THE Installation meeting took place on Monday, 7th inst ., at
placed in Office as Worshipful Master.
After the ceremony, at a banquet held in the Berrymead Priory,
Acton, a handsome Past Master's jewel was presented by the
Brethren to the Immediate Past Master, Bro . William Hirst 15,
P.Z. 1602, the inscription it bore being as follows :
Presented to
Bro . William Hirst P.M.,
1894.
The Lodge previously unanimously voted him five guineas on his
Steward's list .
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PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1743.
THE fourth Annual Dinner of this Lodge took place on the
T .,
Covers were laid for some thirty -six Brethren , amongst whom were
such well known Masons as Bros. Talbot P.M. , W. Packer P.M., A.
Deans W.M. 13, J. J. Newland W.M. 1949. Bro. R. Poore P.M.
occupied the chair, and was faced by Bro. G. S. Daunton in the
Vice. After a capitally served and much appreciated repast, which
did ample credit to the host and landlord, Bro. Martin , and fully
supported his reputation as & caterer of no mean order, the
Queen and the Craft was proposed by the Chairman, and received
with the usual honours. The coast of the Visitors was given and
replied to by Bros. Talbot P.M., Captain Marshall (of Australia) and
J. W. Stevens. A musical treat followed, Bro . Hopkins giving an
exhibition in campanology, and as an encore by special desire
executed in his inimitable manner “ The Lost Chord,” the skilful
handling of the bells evoking much applause .
Bro . Poore P.M. proposed success to the Perseverance Lodge of
Instruction, and in doing so urged the members to emulate the
example of some of the Officers, by attending more frequently and
introducing new members.
Bro. Packer P.M. having sung “ My sweetheart when a boy ,"
and “ My pretty Jane " and " Sally in our Alley" as encores, which
were enthusiastically received , Bro . G. T. Daunton, the Secretary,
replied for the Lodge, endorsing the Chairman's remarks.
The Officers of the Lodge were then toasted . Bro . J. W. Martin
dale the Treasurer and Bro . Daunton responding.
The Benevolent Association was the next toast, coupled with
the name of Bro . F. W. Robinson, who in his reply made a very
earnest appeal for subscriptions to the Institutions.
The Committee and Stewards, Bros. Bedell, Fells, Daunton ,
Haines, Newland , Robinson , Sims and Wade received a hearty
recognition ; acknowledged by Bros. Bedell and Wade. Bro . A.
Chevalier sang the “ Message." Bro . A. Wells also obliged , and
Chas. Norman with “ The Smile no longer there,” Whistling
Slavey,” etc., supplied plenty of merriment. Bro. T. F. Noakes
ably presided at the Piano. The evening's pleasant proceedings
terminated close upon midnight.
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HUMBER LODGE, No. 57.
THE celebration of the sixty - seventh anniversary of the laying
TH6 of the foundation - stone of the home of this Lodge was duly
recognised on the 7th inst. , in the Freemasons' Hall, Osborne
Street, Hull.
The opening proceedings were of a more than ordinarily interest
ing nature, taking, as they did , the shape of two presentations.
The first of these was to Immediate Past Master William Clark
Bradley of a handsomesilver tea service, as a mark of esteem and
the Worshipful Master Bro. James Wildbore, Bro . Henderson P.M.
handed over the souvenir, which was suitably recognised .
Bro. Tesseyman P.M. then presented to Bro . W. D. Keyworth
P.M. P.P.G.S. Wks., a purse of money, subscribed for by the mem.
bers of the Hull Lodges, for his long and arduous duties as
almoner.
The recipients having returned thanks, the Brethren adjourned
to the Banqueting Hall to do honour to the annual celebration
already referred to . The Worshipful Master presided , and, in
addition to the Officers of the Lodge, also received the support of
the following members of sister Lodges :-Bros. J. Y. Torr W.M.
Minerva Lodge, William Thirk S.W. Alexandra Lodge, J. C. Savill
Sec. Kingston Lodge,W. J. Close J.W. Kingston Lodge, &c. A
lengthy toast list was honoured .
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ST. JOHN LODGE, No. 70 .
T the monthly meeting held at Plymouth, on the 1st inst., the
ATmembers presented to Bro . the Rev. Dr. Lemon P.G. Chap.
of Devon , a set of four salt cellars and spoons in solid silver , as a
wedding gift. The W.M. Bro . Goad said the present was made by
the vod as a mark of appreciation of the valuable services
rendered by Bro. Lemon to the Order generally, and the high
esteem in which he was held in the Province . Bro . J. B. Gover
P.P.G. Sec., the oldest member of the Lodge, said Bro. Lemon had
ever been ready to give his services to the Order, and he possessed
the largest number of votes for the great Charities held by any
Brother in the Province .
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ADAMS LODGE , No. 158 .
THE annual Installation was held on the 1st inst., at the Co
was placed in the chair of the Lodge, and subsequently invested
the Officers for the year.
After the work of the day the company adjourned to the Brit
tannia Hotel for the banquet , the attendance being upwards of
eighty, including the popular Deputy of the Province, Bro . J. S.
Eastes, who in the course of his remarks later in the evening made
was gone through .
0 0 0 when Bro. Samuel M.Leigh , having completed his year as Master,
NEW FOREST LODGE, No. 319 .
THE monthly meeting was held at the Bugle Hotel, Lymington ,
THE on Tuesday, the 8th inst., when there was a good attendance
of members and visitors. The ceremonies of the day were impres
sively performed by the W.M. Bro . C. R. Hayball, and at the close
the Brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . Dore Past
Master, and spent a pleasant evening together.
0 0 0 the caterer, Bro. R. Capper.
CHURCHILL LODGE, No. 478 .
JHE fifty -third annual festival was held on Monday, 7th inst.,
TIin the Masonic Hall, Alfred Street, Oxford , when Bro . Mark
Weyland P.P.G.D.C. was installed Worshipful Master for the
second time, the ceremony being ably performed by the Immediate
Past Master, Bro . F.M. Davies P.P.G.S.D.
During the evening the Duke of Marlborough and Mr. G. B.
Grundy were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft, the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master, Bro . "Lord Valentia , occupying the
Master's chair during a portion of the ceremony.
There was a large and distinguished company present.
0 0 0 PRUDENCE AND INDUSTRY LODGE , No. 1953.
OAKLEY LODGE, No. 694 .
LARGE gathering assembled at Basingstoke on Monday, the
ensuing year, the interesting and impressive ceremony being per
formed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro. W. W. B. Beach .
The W.M. appointed his Officers . There were a number of
distinguished visitors present from neighbouring Lodges, and at
Town Hall ,where a banquet was served by Bro . A. A. Aylward ,
of the Feathers Hotel, the catering giving the greatest
satisfaction .
0 0 0 under his genial presidency, and a most enjoyable evening was
TEMPLE LODGE, No. 1094 ,
T the monthly meeting held at the Masonic Hall, Hope Street,
place in the shape of a presentation to the wife ofthe 1. Di Mi Brod
John R.Day. The gift was a drawing-room clock, made of pierced
gilt brass, relieved with enamelled panels, on which are very
beautiful floral designs.
The W.M. Bro. B. T. Scott, in making the presentation on
behalf of the members, referred in felicitous terms to the manner
in which Bro. Day had discharged the duties of his Office during
the past year.
Bro. Day feelingly responded, and thanked the Brethren on
behalf of Mrs. Day for their gift.
O 0 0 The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed Bro .
LODGE OF ST. JOHN , No. 1343.
MHE annual festival was held at the Masonic Hall ,Grays, on
THthe 16th inst., when Bro . W. J. Godwin W.M. installed his
successor Bro . F. Spencer Guy, as Worshipful Master for the
ensuing year. The ceremony, which was witnessed by a large
number of Brethren and Visitors, including a goodly array of
Provincial Grand Officers, was admirably rendered by Bro. Godwin ,
who was subsequently presented with the handsome P.M's. jewel
of the Lodge.
The new Master invested the following Brethren to assist him
in carrying out the business during the year: W.J. Godwin I.P.M.,
C. Westwood S.W., J. W. Pelling J.W., Rev. F. Haslock Chaplain ,
James Howell P.M. P.P.G.S.B. Treasurer, G. R. Cobham P.M.
P.Z. P.G.S. of Works Secretary , I. G. Wingrove Organist, Edward
Ayres S.D., Joseph Weymouth J.D., Joseph Copstick I.G.,
W.B. Heagerty P.M. P.P.G.R. D.C., C. Cobham P.M. P.P.G.S.W.
Asst. D.C., R. T. Bristow , G. H. Silverwood and F. G. Bird
Stewards, and G.Martin Tyler.
Bro . Howell was elected as the Lodge Charity Representative ,
and the Report of the Audit Committee having been received, the
Lodge was closed in perfect harmony, and the company adjourned
to the banquet room , where a very pleasant evening was spent.
Chronicle . [ 19TH May 1894.
LODGE OF ISRAEL , No. 1502 ,
T & recent meeting a presentation was made at the Masonic
ATHall, Hope Street, Liverpool, to the " father" of the Lodge,
Bro . Ralph Robinson P.M. P.P.G. Registrar, who recently cele .
brated his golden wedding. The presentation, which took the
form of a handsome illuminated address , was handed to the
recipient by Bro . W. W.Mellor W.M. Bro . S. J. Henochsberg
also referred to the good services which Bro . Robinson had rendered
the Lodge. Bro . Robinson replied in suitable terms.
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MERLIN LODGE, No. 1578 .
THE annual festival was held last week at the Masonic Hall,
the year, the Installing Master being Bro . the Rev. David Phillips,
Radyr.
Subsequently the Brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet at
the New Inn , the W.M. presiding.
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ANCIENT BRITON LODGE, No. 1675 .
This flourishing Lodge, consecrated seventeen years ago ,
There was a numerous assembly of members and visiting Brethren ,
vacated the Office, and Bro. John H. G. Peak S.W. was duly
installed in the chair .
The Worshipful Master Elect was presented for installation ,
and the ceremony was most efficiently performed by Bro . Dr. J.
Kellett Smith P.P.G.R., one of the founders, and first W.M. of the
Lodge. Having been installed Bro . Peak invested his Officers for
the year.
The duties of the Lodge having been concluded , the Brethren
adjourned to the banquet, the menu for which reflected credit upon
The postprandial proceedings were of a most enjoyable and
interesting nature ,made the more so by the high musical perform
ances of the Brethren so well known in connection with this Lodge.
who executed the high -class programme arranged by Bro . D. J.
Davies Mus . Dir., with their usual ability. During the evening
Bro. S. M. Leigh was the recipient of a beautiful Past Master's
jewel with suitable inscription as a souvenir of his Mastership, and
the Brethren to show their further appreciation, and as a token of
respect and in commemoration of his silver wedding , presented him
with a case of high -class cutlery for his wife .
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RO . W. PLANK S.W. was installed on the 10th inst., at
BROChard, the ceremony being performed by the D.P.G.M. Bro .
R. C. Else. The W.M. invested the Officers.
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RICHMOND LODGE, No. 2032.
N_Tuesday, 1st inst., Bro. Stephen Abell, one of the first
congratulations of a large number of his many friends and Past
Masters, the company numbering about ninety . Banquet was
afterwards partaken of at the Greyhound Hotel, Richmond,
spent.
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FREDERICK WEST LODGE, No. 2222.
T Bratayo:SiCastle Hotel, Past"Molesey, under the presidency
of Bro. J. Ellinger W.M., who was supported by J. H.Mayo S.W.,
Lockett J.W., Thomas P.M. Treasurer , T. Weaver P.M. P. Prov .
G.D.C. Secretary, J. T. Mayo S.D., J. Parrott J.D., H. J. Fricker
as I.G., W. Lane Tyler , together with Bro. J. D. Langton P.P.G.D.
Surrey Honorary Member, J. Wortley , Dr. J. J. Knox , Giles and
others, accompanied by the following Visitors, Dr.N.Goodchild P.M.
704, T. Pennington W.M. 1638, W.Chapman P.M. 889, R. Porter
P.M. 1360, J. D. Thomas P.M. 22, J. Hewitt P.M. 2146, H. Barton
S.W. 946 , J. E. Shand P.M., & c.
J. H Mayo was presented and duly installed into the chair of the
Lodge, and he subsequently appointed the following as his assistant
Officers :-Ellinger I.P.M., Lockett S.W., J. T. Mayo J.W., Thomas
P.M. Treasurer , Weaver P.M. Secretary, Parrott S.D., Purkess J.D.,
Wortley I.G., Parsarum D.C., Knox Steward, Lane Tyler.
A handsome P.M.'s jewel was presented to Bro . Ellinger, for his
services to the Lodge, especially during the past year as Worshipful
Master.
Letters were read from the Grand Master, the Deputy and
Secretary of the Province, regretting their absence from the
meeting .
Three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next
meeting, and the Lodge was closed .
A choice banquet followed, served under the personal supervision
of Bro . Mayo, and at its conclusion the usualLoyal and Masonic
toasts were honoured , the remarks of the different speakers being
interspersed with songs, & c.
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SCARISBRICK LODGE, No. 2295 .
THE Installation meeting was held on the 1st inst., when Bro.
 19TH MAY 1894. ) The Freemason's
ceremony being most impressively performed atthe Masonic Rooms,
Lord Strect, Liverpool. The newly-installed Master invested his
Officers.
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CARRINGTON LODGE, No. 2421.
NIE members celebrated their installation meeting in the
T British Schoolroom , Amersham , on the 28th ult., when about
fifty Brethren attended. Brother Tower W.M. presided, and letters
of regret and best wishes were read from Lord Carrington and
other distinguished Brethren .
Bro. J. J. Thomas was installed the third Worshipful Master of
the Lodge, the ceremony being ably performed by the outgoing
Master. All the other offices will be held as last year.
The Brethren afterwards adjourned to the Town Hall (which
was handsomely decorated for the occasion ), and sat down to a
banquet supplied by Bro. Bennett, of the Crown Hotel, who
likewise carried out all the arrangements in a highly satisfactory
manner.
After the cloth was cleared the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts
were honoured , whilst vocalmusic and recitations contributed not
a little to the evening's pleasure.
The proceedings were marked by two pleasing incidents , viz .,
the presentation of a P.M. collar to Bro. Tower, the outgoing
Master , as a mark of esteem from the Officers of the Lodge ; and a
gift to the Lodge by Bro. Bennett of a handsome portrait of
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in Masonic Regalia as G.M.of the
Order.
During the past year there has been a large increase in the
membership of this young Lodge, its popularity and rising strength
being very encouraging.
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ST. OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE (INSTRUCTION ), No. 2063.
NHE Lodge closed its session on Wednesday, 9th inst., by a
and forty being present. The guests included the Provincial
Grand Secretary Bro . Ralling, who in the course of the proceedings,
on behalf of the members, presented to Bro. Walter F. Reed , the
Preceptor, a jewel as a slight acknowledgement of his able services
during the past year. Much regret was expressed at the absence
of the Preceptor-elect for the next session ( Bro . J. Starling ), who
has been on a holiday and was prevented returning homeby the
serious illness of his wife . During the evening a telegram was
received from him reporting favourably of Mrs. Starling's condition
and wishing success to the gathering.
O O O Festivals. The solo vocalists on the Selection day will be Madame
ROYAL ARCH .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER , No. 890 .
ELD at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C., on the 24th
H ult . Present : Comps. Altman M.E.Z., Dehane H., Laundy
J., J. Stephens P.P.J.G.W. Bucks. S.E., Cumming Treas. Chapter
was opened in due form and the Minutes confirmed. The Officers
of the year being elected, Comp. Dehane (Charity Representative
of Essex ) was installed into the chair of Z. for the second time in
this Chapter, evidently to the great satisfaction of the Companions.
Comp. Dehane is one of the best workers in Arch Masonry , and
it is owing to his unremitting care and perseverance the great
success of the Hornsey Chapter is due.
Comp: Dehane installed his H. and J. in a most admirable
manner , investing his Officers with a few kindly words to each ,
impressing upon them the necessity of making themselves
thoroughly masters of their different duties, and to keep up the
prestige and reputation of the Hornsey Chapter, viz . Comps.
Laundy H., Holroyd J., Stephens S.E., P.P. Cumming Treasurer ,
Rudall N., Peall P.S., and Baxter 1st A.S., Brandon 2nd A.S.
Business being ended the Chapter was closed.
The Companions adjourned to the banquet, which was served
under the supervision of Comp. A. Clemow .
The toasts and speeches were short and very much to the
point. The health of the M.E.Z. Comp. Dehane being most
enthusiastically received.
In returning thanks he expressed the great pleasure it was to
him to feel sure the Companions supported him in bringing about
success to their Chapter .
The healths of the H., J. and Officers were given in the most
sincere terms and being heartily responded to , the toast of the
Janitor brought the evening's proceedings to a very happy
conclusion ,
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BLAGDON CHAPTER , No. 659 .
NHE annual Convocation took place in the Mechanics' Hall,
The ordinary business of the Chapter having been got through, and
the exaltation of candidates taken place, Comp. John Tweedy was
installed in the chair as Z., R. Laing as H., and W. Robson as J.
Reference was made to the death of the Grand Superintendent
of the Province Col. Addison Potter, C.B., and a vote of condolence
to the relatives was unanimously passed. It was also decided to
forward to the Provincial Chapter a letter expressive of sorrow at
their late Companion's decease ,and the loss the Province sustained .
An adjournment was made to the Star and Garter Hotel, where
the annual dinner was helà , the after proceedings being under the
presidency of Comp. Tweedy the Z.
Ohroniole .
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MARK MASONRY .
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WALTON LODGE, No. 161.
MEETING of this Lodge was held at the Sandon Hotel,
A Liverpool, on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., when Bro. A. L.
Porter of Lodge 2215 , and Bro . Albert Brown of Lodge 1393, were
advanced to the Mark , the ceremony being impressively performed
by Bro . Harry Thomas W.M., whose year of office has so far
been very successful, six Brethren having been advanced in as
many months, and it may be added the Walton Mark Lodge is now
one of the strongest in the province of Lancashire.
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ST. ANNE'S LODGE, No. 351.
THE annual meeting was held at East Looe, on Tuesday, the
TH8th inst., when Bro. R. H. Shapcott S.W.was installed W.M.
most ably by the retiring W.Master, Bro. V. J. Maddock P.G.J.W.
The Brethren dined together at Bro. T. Cook's Ship Hotel, where a
pleasant evening was spent.
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DUNELM LODGE, No. 356 .
MEETING was held on the 11th inst., at the Freemasons'
Palmer as W.M. for the ensuing year. The ceremony was per
formed by Bro . the Rev. Joseph Lawson P.P.G.C. The members
afterwards sat down to the usual banquet.
GREAT TRIENNIAL HANDEL FESTIVAL.
[ R. A. MANNS has now completed the musical arrangements
Palace at the end of next month . The solo vocalists for the
performance of the Messiah ," on 25th June, will be Madame
Albani, Miss Marian McKenzie, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Santley .
The intermediate day (Wednesday, 27th June) will, as usual, be
devoted to a selection from other sacred and secular works by the
great composer. Someof the numbers are given on account of a
general desire to hear established favourites . Others are selected
because they best display the grandest effects of the Orchestra or
Chorus, and others again because they are either Choral or
Orchestral gems that it has not been possible to produce at previous
Albani, MadameMelba, Miss Ella Russell, Madame Clara Samuell,
Miss Marian McKenzie, Mr. Edward Lloyd , Mr. Ben Davies, and
Mr. Santley Choruses from “ Deborah ,' Jephthah ,” “ Joshua,"
“ Solomon ," , " “ Acis and Galatea," and “ Dryden's Ode on Cecilia's
Day ” will be included in the programme; also such favourite airs
as " From mighty Kings,” a Ombra mai fu ," " Let the bright
Seraphim ,” “ O had I Jubal's Lyre," 13 " Sound an alarnı,” “ Love in
her eyes,” “ Waft her , Angels ,” “ Love sounds th ' alarm ,"
“ Honour and arms,” and “ Nasce al bosco ."
The solo vocalists for the performance of “ Israel in Egypt,"
on Friday, 29th June, will be Miss Anna Williams, Madame Clara
Samuell, Miss Clara Butt, Mr. Edward Lloyd ,Mr. Norman Salmond,
and Mr. Andrew Black .
The Grand Full Rehearsalwill take place on Friday, 22nd June,
the vocalists being Miss Anna Williams, Miss Ella Russell, Madame
Clara Samuell, Miss Marian McKenzie, Miss Clara Butt, Mr.
Edward Lloyd , Mr. Norman Salmond, and Mr. Andrew Black .
The programme will include, in addition to airs and duets, the
principal Choruses in the “ Messiah ” and “ Israel in Egypt," and
also those in the Selection day programme.
The Chorus will number nearly three thousand five hundred
performers. London supplies over 2,500 singers, the remainder
being drawn from the Cathedral cities of the kingdom , the busy
hives of Yorkshire and Lancashire, and other musical centres in
England, Scotland, and Ireland.
The Orchestra will number about five hundred skilled instru
mentalists , drawn from all parts of the United Kingdom . The
performers on stringed instruments alone number more than four
hundred .
Mr. Walter W. Hedgcock has been appointed organist to
the Festival in the place of Mr. Eyre, who has resigned through
ill -health .
ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY.
T is said that Freemasonry was originated by King Solomon .
somewhat monotonous with him , no doubt, and we presume the
poor man was obliged to invent something that would give him a
chance to get out occasionally and have a little fun with the boys.
-Mascot."
Big day at the Custom House. What is believed to be the
largest cheque drawn at one time for duty on Tea was paid into
the Custom House on a recent Saturday by Mr. Lipton , the well
known Tea Merchant and Planter of London , Ceylon , and India ,
for his regular weekly clearance of Tea. It was for no less than
£ 35,365 9s 2d and represented over one-half of the week's average
of the entire revenue from duty on Tea imported into the whole of
the United Kingdom .
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disinclination to lose good members who may for the

Masonic Sonnets , No. 90 .
BY BRO. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon.Mem .
1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.).
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The Grand Lodge of All .
HUNDRED years in His Most Holy sight
Have scarcely time to see earth's greatest Light
'Ere they are called to no sublunary sphere.
Let us,my Brethren of The Mystic Tie,
We who would work by Level and by Square,
Ever be led by His All Seeing Eye,
And ever by His Sacred Law prepare
For that abode no human Masons made,
That Temple reared by His Almighty skill,
Where through the centuries that never fade
We bend subservient to Our Master's will,
Our earthly labours o'er, we safely stand
And open Lodge in His own Promised Land.
Winder House, Bradford ,
7th May 1894 .
The foundation stone of the new Masonic Temple at
Johannesburg , in connection with the Gold Fields Lodge ,
is to be laid on 24th May. It will be a very handsome
structure, says the “ Cape Argus," and cost £8,000.
time being be short of funds and at the same time a
disinclination to pay 7s per annum Grand Lodge dues
for them . Some Lodges have resorted to the device of
placing these members in a suspense list, " thus
attempting to free themselves for Grand Lodge dues and
save the members from the ignominy of exclusion and
deprivation of Masonic privileges . This is altogether
wrong. There can be no such thing as a suspense list.
So long as members remain on the books of the Lodge,
duesmust be paid to Grand Lodge for them . To relieve
Lodges of Grand Lodge dues, the members in arrears
must be returned either as dead , resigned , or excluded
since last return . Brethren in arrears can resign without
paying up. By doing so they prevent the accumulation
of arrears and relieve their Lodge from Grand Lodge
dues . Though they resign , they cannot, however , claim
a clearance until they pay up or have their dues remitted .
This is the only legitimate way to meet the case . When
a Brother thus resigning feels himself in a position to
pay dues he can rejoin , and the Lodge can, if it feels so
disposed , remit the whole , or a part, of his arrears and
joining fee.- " Australasian Keystone."
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The Brethren of Somersetshire have already shown
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LODGE MEETINGS FOR
NEXT WEEK .
Monday .
1 Grand Masters , Freemasons Tavern
8 British , Freemasons-hall
21 Emulation, Albion
1694 Imperial, Cloot's Restaurant
77 Freedom , Gravesend
236 York , York
248 True Love & Unity , Brixham , Devon
270 Royal Faith and Friendship , Berkeley
284 Shakespeare , Warwick
302 Hope, Bradford
307 Prince Frederick , Hebden Bridge
312 Lion , Whitby
359 Peace and Harmony , Southampton
388 Prudence , Halesworth
1208 Corinthian , Dover
1255 Dundas, Plymouth
1272 Tregenna , St. Ives
1337 Anchor, Northallerton
1443 Salem , Dawlish
1447 St. Matthew , Barton -upon -Humber
1486 Duncombe , Kingsbridge
1502 Israel, Liverpool
1564 St. John , Woking
1631 St. Andrew , Gorleston
1674 Caradoc, Rhyl
1741 Montgomerie , Diss
1748 Castlemartin , Pembroke
1814 Worsley , Worsley
1895 Thames, Henley
1909 Carnarvon , Nottingham
1977 Blackwater, Maldon
2074 St. Clair, Landport
2081 Golden Fleece, Leicester
2114 Prudence , Liverpool
2208 Horsa , Bournemouth
2289 Blundellsands , Great Crosby
2327 St. Oswin , N. Shields
2349 W. Lancashire Century , Blackpool
2373 Hardwick , Chesterfield
2425 Ecclesburne, Duffield
259 Prince of Wales, Hotel Metropole
253 Tyrian , Derby
378 Loyal Welsh, Pembroke Dock
386 Unity, Wareham
1390 Whitwell, Millom
1609 Liverpool Dramatic , Liverpool
1636 St. Cecilia , Brighton
1675 Ancient Briton , Liverpool
1678 Medway, Tonbridge
1726 Gordon , Bognor
1834 Duke of Connaught, Land
1958 Hundred of Bosmere , Portsea
2025 St. George, Plymouth
2328 Albert Victor, York
2339 Mistley, Manningtree
2405 Ionic, St. Helens
Wednesday .
212 Euphrates, Holborn Restaurant
82 Foundation , Cheltenham
220 Harmony, Garston
257 Phenix , Portsmouth
1403 West Lancashire, Ormskirk
1723 St. George, Bolton
1756 Kirkdale, Liverpool
1760 Leopold , Scarborough
1809 Fidēlis, Guernsey
1868 Unity, Oldham
1967 Beaconcourt, New Brompton
2019 Crook , Crook
2149 Gordon , Hanley
2216 Egerton , Swinton
2259 St. Nicholas, Thorne
2320 St. Martin , Castleton
2357 Barry, Cadoxton
2385 Godson , Oldbury
2444 Noel, Kingston -on - Thames
2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs
Thursday .
51 Angel, Colchester
78 ImperialGeorge, Middleton
132 Unity, Ringwood
215 Commerce, Haslingden
324 Moira , Stalybridge
346 United Brethren , Blackburn
348 St. John , Bolton
1345 Victoria , Eccles
1392 Egerton , Bury
1404 St. Vincent, Bristol
1418 Fraternity, Stockton -on - Tees
1437 Liberty of Havering, Romford
1505 Emulation, Liverpool
1514 Thornhill, Huddersfield
1626 Hotspur, Newcastle -on -Tyne
1705 Prince of Wales, Gosport
1817 St. Andrew , Shoeburyness
1971 Army and Navy, Aldershot
2101 Bramston Beach , Godalming
2195 Military Jubilee, Dover
2214 Josiah Wedgwood , Etruria
2215 Anfield , Anfield
2263 St. Leonard , Sheffield
2335 Cycling and Athletic , Liverpool
2375 Hilbre, Hoylake
2387 Manchester Dramatic, Manchester
2462 Clarence , West Hartlepool
2463 Bootle Wilbraham , West Derby
2474 Hatherton , Walsall
Friday .
197 Jerusalem , Freemasons' Hall
1303 Pelham ,,Lewes
1391 Commercial, Leicester
1435 Annesley, Nottingham
St. John, Newcastle-upon -Tyne
1712
1822 St. Quintin , Cowbridge
2371 Felix, Felixstowe
2380 Beneventa , Daventry
2415 Tristram , Shildon
2431 Kingsley, Northampton
Saturday .
1462 Wharncliffe, Penistone
1965 Eastes, Bromley
2421 Carrington , Amersham
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Twentietb year of issue. SATURDAY , 26th
EARLY CLOSING .
E recently had the pleasure of attending a Lodge ,
WEthe summons
for which bore a notice at the foot,
to the effect that the Tyler's toast would be given at
10.30 p.m. Pointing out this most unusual announce
ment to another Visitor he endorsed our view that it
would be very enjoyable if the proceedings were brought
to a conclusion at that hour, but, he said , “ it is too good
to be true.” And so we and others thought, especially
as there was an exceptionally long programme of music
to be gone through , with every prospect of long and
varied speeches during the evening ; but the Master
proved true to his word , and punctually at half-past ten
the Tyler was summoned to give the conluding toast of
the evening , and that, too, without any curtailment of
the programme, or any unseemly haste in the social
amenities of the meeting.
The Masonic business being ended at this reasonable
hour it was possible to spend a few minutes in friendly
conversation before it was necessary to leave for home,
and the punctuality of the Worshipful Master was so
favourably commented upon by those present as to
convince him and others who were there, we should
imagine, that Masonic meetings would be much more
enjoyable to ordinary meinbers of the Order if they
were brought to a conclusion at an earlier hour. We
have frequently written on this subject, and have been
met with the argument that it is impossible to close thus
early without considerably curtailing the ordinary pro
gramme of an evening, but the experience gained at the
Lodge we have referred to , and at others where a rigid
observance of punctuality is aimed at, has convinced us
that late hours are as unnecessary as undesirable , and
in saying that we are putting the case very strongly .
Interchange of visits has become so popular among
Freemasons,and the presence of a number of visitors at
nearly every meeting of a Lodge so common , with a
general desire among the entertainers to do everything
in their power to ensure the enjoyment of the guests,
that we are surprised this phase of the question has not
received attention before now , for it is certainly one
drawback to frequent visiting that the meetings usually
end so late, in fact it often happens that guests have to
leave before the toast of the Visitors is reached , or put
themselves to serious inconvenience in order to reach
their homes in the suburbs or some distant part of the
metropolis. All this inconvenience could be prevented
if systematic endeavour was made by those in authority
to bring our Masonic meetings to a conclusion at
reasonable hour, and if they did so we are convinced
they would not only enjoy themselves the more , but
would ensure the comfort of very many of those who
meet with them at the festive board .
Chronicle .
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FREEMASONRY IN TORQUAY .
(Continued from p . 172.)
premises in which themeetings of the Lodge have
been held for the past 84 years , let us now direct our
attention to thatmore important feature of our Masonic
institution , the living stones that form the true Masonic
Temple, and if we can trace in these records of our
Brethren the efforts that have led up to the present happy
position that we hold , then it becomes us to follow them
in the same path that leads to success . The history of
St. John's Lodge has been marked by several very happy
incidents, from which it will not be very difficult to
discover the cause of its present prosperity. There have
been other Lodges formed under more ostentatious
circumstances and amid a greater display of distinguished
patronage , when the grand principles of our sublime
Order have been amply set forth in the most eloquent
terms; yet, alas, some of these Lodges that started under
such favourable auspices have soon lost their early zeal
and Masonic good intentions. The introduction of an
unworthy element in the Lodge has darkened all its
prospects for good. The “ Morning Star " has ceased to
shine ; it is lost for ever in eternal darkness. The
noontide heat of an unfortunate element extinguished it
altogether. That great and good Freemason , the late
Masonic generation,could supply uswith amplematerial,
if we lack it, by which wemight gauge the misfortune of
admitting unworthy members into our Order. Take for
instance the Apollo Lodge, that he formed at Grimsby ;
how well it worked . What a fine prospect appeared to
open out before it, as the worthy doctor brought around
it his many gifts and graces, but, alas, as soon as Dr.
Oliver left that part of the country , undesirable candi
dates were received . Then the Lodge fell, never to rise
again . If this was the cause of past failures in Free
.
masonry, inagurated under such favourable circum
stances how can we wonder at the disasters we meet
with nowaday. I remember the oration of W. Bro . L.
P. Metham , then D. Prov. G. M. of Devonshire , when
he was addressing the Brethren at the Consecration of
He
the Dawlish Lodge, on the 28th August 1873.
said : - “ At all cost, my Brethren , refuse admission to
theunworthy and the unfit. Let no ambition to enlarge
your numbers , no eagerness to increase your funds, ever
divert you from following the straight and undeviating
line which should ever mark the footsteps of the true
Mason ." The acceptance or rejection of such wise
counsel will always determine the success or destruction
of every Masonic Lodge. In quoting another paragraph
that fell from the lips of the same orator, I will, by that
paragraph , reveal to you the secret of the success that
attended the first efforts of this Lodge . It is couched in
:
ashlar, by rejecting the unworthy, because they cannot
be again rejected if you pass them into the building."
From those who could give me information with regard
to the early events in St. John's Lodge, I have been
assured that the Brethren were scrupulously careful as
to the acceptance of candidates for Freemasonry . This
excellent Masonic principle was the secret of the Lodge
being able to hold its own when its members were very
few in number . That there were among the founders of
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the Lodge Brethren of merit and ability we are bound to
admit , for the large silver jewel that was presented in the
year 1814 , four years after the formation of the Lodge ,
to Bro . John Simms P.M. , is proof positive that some of
the first Masters were true and zealous Masons . It may
be of interest to most here present to know that at the
time of the Consecration of this Lodge, and for seven
years after its Consecration, the Master of a Freemason's
Lodge was only designated or addressed as “ Master,
the prefix “ Worshipíul ” being added in the year 1817 ;
that is the reason why we find in the Warrant or charter
of the Lodge it is expressed that " we do further, at their
said petition , and of the great trust and confidence
reposed in every of the said above-named brethren ,
hereby appoint the said John Drew to be Master."
The usage also among many Lodges that date back
for more than 100 years, was to meet twice each month ,
and that is the reason why this Lodge met on the first
and third Monday in each month up to a very recent
date. The list of P.Ms. is very incomplete. I made a
very diligent search in order to try and compile a perfect
list of P.Ms. of the Lodge, but found the GrandLodge
was not in possession of a perfect list of W.Ms. The
most remote record which this Lodge holds is dated for
the year 1848. I was therefore unable to secure
anything like a perfect list . W. Bro. John Taylor is in
possession of a P.M.jewel that had been the property of
Bro. James Braham , who is accredited in our oldest
minute book as being a goldsmith in Torquay. He was
initiated on the 10th January 1828, and was raised on the
3rd March in the same year. W. Bro . Braham
twice filled the chair of W.M. in this Lodge, in the year
1830 and in the year 1850 . The workmanship and style
of the jewel clearly indicate the business that our Brother
was engaged in , for it is set in a circle of imitation
diamonds and is a very pretty of
art . Bro . Brabam ,
be 25 years of age when he first filled the chair of this
Lodge, and 45 years of age when he occupied it on the
second occasion . He was the predecessor of the firm of
Bradford , jewellers , on the Strand, Torquay.
One of the oldest P.Ms. of this Lodge, whom I had
the honour of meeting with during my year of office as
Secretary of the Lodge in 1871 , was W. Bro . William
Melluish, who was made in the Sun Lodge, Exmouth ,
and who subsequently joined the St. John's Lodge,
Torquay, on the 27th of December 1828 , and became
W.M. in 1831. He was a most zealous and intelligent
Masonic student , who spared no effort to advance the
interests of Freemasonry in Torquay. He had the
advantage of knowing the early history of the Lodge , not
only from the fact that Exmouth , where he was intro
duced to Freemasonry , was near to Torquay, but from
the fact he was in connection with several founders of
St. John's Lodge during his early efforts in the Lodge.
According to an exceptionally fully -worded minute that
appears in the Lodge book for the 16th of March 1868,
there is a record of a presentation to our late Masonic
veteran , Bro . Melluish , who received a valuable Masonic
jewel , and also a parchment scroll with the names of the
contributors on it . W. Bro . G. Glanfield dilated in the
most felicitous terms with regard to the zeal and ability
of Bro . Melluish , which had extended over forty years;
and W. Bro . the Rev. R. Bowden W.M. , who made the
presentation in equally happy terms, testified to the
sterling Masonic worth of Bro . Melluish . The last time
Bro . Melluish attended the Lodge was in the year 1871,
when he would be in the 69th year of his age. This
interesting event brings the matter within the recollec
tion of one of our old subscribing members, and very
near the time when our esteemed P.M. W. Bro . D. J.
Allams first saw the light of Freemasonry in St. John's
Lodge. One usage that has passed away in connection
with this Lodge, and in fact with most Lodges under the
English Constitution , is the passing the chair to enable
a Brother to take the R.A. Degree. In the old minute
book we find several cases where Brethren passed the
chair in a Past Master's Lodge for this purpose. On
the 23rd of January 1851 , there is a minute that states
that a Past Master's Lodge was then held , and Bro .
Webber duly installed W.M. of this Lodge , and “ Bro .
Hoar was past the chair to enable him to take the
degree of H.R.A.” Since that date the alterations in the
regulations of the H.R.A. have enabled any Master
Chronicle . [ 26TH MAY 1894 .
Mason to take the degree without passing the Craft chair.
In the United States of America the usage is still in
force to give the P.M. degree, and I remember when I
was over in the United States , in 1886 , being present at
a Lodge meeting in Philadelphia, when a Brother passed
the chair. An amusing incident comes out during the
ceremony, for on the Brother being installed and
presented with the gavel, he is the Master of the Lodge
pro tem . ; this fact is intimated to the Brother, who
evidently enjoys the peculiar situation ; still, I was
informed that they never found a Brother who wished to
take undue advantage of the position by attempting to
rule the Lodge and remain in the chair for the remainder
of the evening .
( To be continued .)
In the question of benevolence, as dispensed by our
Lodges; of where it should be given and where withheld;
some Lodges are continually on the rack, says “ The
Mallet." I have seldom , however , come across a more
easily classified application than the case which came
before a Lodge recently. Here it is : Made twenty -one
years ago ; got all degrees in one night ; went abroad ;
remained out of the country six years ; returned to
Glasgow , and bad been in the city during the last fifteen
years ; had never been in a Lodge except on the one
night away back in '73 , and now , because he had been
three inonths out of employment , this model of what &
Freemason should not be puts in a claim for relief.
That Brother (? ) , need I say, sowed the wind , and reaped
a whirlwind, but no sympathy.
" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "
THE of Bro . took place at
large number of Masons, who appeared at the grave side
in Masonic clothing. Nearly all the Lodges and
Chapters of Warwickshire were represented . Our
deceased Brother was distinguished in many ways in
Masonry, but was perhaps best known as Provincial G.
Scribe ! . of Warwickshire, & post he had occupied for
twenty -five years.
Bro . Thomas Lamb Smith , of the city of Worcester,
a well known Freemason , died on the 2nd inst. He was
initiated in 1864 in the Worcester Lodge, No. 280, and
filled all the offices with credit and renown . In 1866
he was exalted to the Royal Arch in the St. Wulstan's
Chapter, where he likewise filled all the offices. In
Mark Masonry he especially distinguished himself in the
Lechmere Lodge , No. 59 . He was also a Knight
Templar, Red Cross , Ark Mariner , St. Lawrence , High
Priest, Knight of Constantinople, Babylon — was also a
member of the Royal Order of Scotland, the Rose Croix
18° and finally the 30º. Bro. Lamb Smith worked all
the degrees with zeal , and retained office till death,
really dying “ in harness .” The Province of Worcester
shire bestowed upon him the high rank of Grand Warden
several years ago. He was Life Governor of each of the
Masonic Institutions. Besides his Masonic position he
was a busy citizen ofWorcester , being a member of the
City Council , and had served the offices of City
Chamberlain , Guardian for the poor, & c ., and was also a
Director of two or three local Companies. He was
buried at Norwood Cemetery by the side of his wife,
who had predeceased him . Many Brethren at Worcester
being unable to go to London to pay their last sad mark
of respect, attended a special memorial service at Holy
Trinity Church at the hour fixed for the funeral, the
Rev. Bro . G. F. Hough ( the vicar) being the W.M. of
Lodge No. 280. Very many friends attended , including
the Mayor of Worcester ( Bro . G. H. Williamson ) and
other members of the Corporation. The solemn service
was conducted in a manner to leave a lasting impression
on those who were there . The music was specially
solemp . Bro . Lamb Smith had endeared himself to all
who knew him , so that his loss will be severely felt.
On the 5th inst . , the remains of Bro . Nicholson
Brown , for many years Secretary of the Union Waterloo
Lodge, No. 13, and one of the Preceptors of the Lodge
of Instruction associated therewith , were laid to rest in
Woolwich cemetery in the presence of a large assembly.
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NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
A .the . Masonic Hall , Duncombe Place , York , on the
16th inst . , on the invitation of the York Lodge , No. 235 .
Excellent arrangements had been made by the Brethren
of the York Lodge for the reception of the large muster
of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers who
assembled in response to the call of the Provincial Grand
Master the Marquis of Zetland , who was unable to
attend , and the chair was occupied by the Deputy Pro
vincial Grand Master the Hon . Orde-Powlett .
Provincial Lodge was opened in the usual form , and
Bro . W. H. Cowper P.M. North York Lodge , Middles
borough , proposed, and Bro . J. Todd P.M. York Lodge,
236 , Provincial Grand Treasurer, seconded, " That fifty
guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for
Boys, and placed upon the list of the Provincial Grand
Master, who will act as a Steward at the Festival of the
Institution on 27th June." The proposition was carried
unanimously, and the Acting Provincial Grand Master
tendered the thanks of the Provincial Grand Lodge to
the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the York Lodge
for their excellent arrangements.
The Lodge was then closed and the proceedings
terminated .
0 0 0 Officers as follow :
N the conclusion of the Provincial Grand Lodge the
annual Provincial Grand Chapter and General
Communication of Royal Arch Masons of North and
East Yorkshire was held in the same hall , on the
invitation of the Zetland Chapter , No. 236. There
was a large assembly of members, presided over by the
M.E.H. the Hon . Orde - Powlett , in the absence of the
M.E.Z. the Marquis of Zetland .
Comp. Whytehead officiated as M.E.H. , and the
third Principal's chair was occupied by the M.E.J.
Comp. Garbutt.
The sixteen Chapters of the Province were well
represented, and after the transaction of the usual
business the acting Z proposed “ That twenty - five
guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for
Boys , and placed upon the list of the M.E. Grand
Superintendent , who will act as Steward at the Festival
of the Institution on 27th June."
The proposition was seconded by Companion Todd ,
further supported by Companion Cowper, and carried
unanimously .
The following Companions were then appointed and
invested for thecoming year :
Hon . Orde- Powlett M.E.H.
W. C. Bradley, Humber 57 M.E.J.
M. C. Peck , Kingston 1010 Scribe E.
T. B. Redfearn, Wilberforce 2134 . Assist . Scribe E.
E. W. Purnell , Zetland 236 Scribe N.
H. Longford, Eboracum 1611 Principal Sojourner
Rev. E. T. Thomas, Britannia 312 First Assist. Soj.
H. Watson, Londesborough 734 Second Assist. Soj .
E. W. Greenwood , Wilberforce 2134 Sword Bearer
J. Kay, Eboracum 1611 Standard Bearer
H. Foster, Zetland 236 Director of Ceremonies
S. Ridge , Camalodunum 660 Assist . Dir. of Cers .
J. T. Watson, Eboracum 1611 Organist
L. E. Stephenson , Minerva 250 Registrar
T. Lambert, Kingston 1010 Janitor.
Comp. Whytehead proposed , and Comp . Cowper
seconded the election of Comp. J. Todd as Treasurer,
which was carried unanimously.
The banquet was afterwards held at the Royal
Station Hotel , when a numerous company assembled.
The usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed
and honoured .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE .
THE Annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge
T was held at Berkeley on the 16th , under arrange
ments made by Royal Faith and Friendship , No. 270 .
About 200 Brethren of the Province attended , a
considerable proportion of whom arrived in the morning,
and after having been entertained to luncheon by the
receiving Lodge at the Berkeley Arms Hotel , they were
conducted in parties over the interesting church of St.
Mary, with its fine 13th century and perpendicular stone
screen , and containing the tomb of Edward Jenner .
Chronicle . 189
The vicar , the Rev. J. L. Stackhouse , kindly took the
Brethren over the church and the Berkeley chapel, and
explained the points of interest. Afterwards Berkeley
Castle, replete with historical associations, was open to
inspection , by permission of Brother Lord Fitzhardinge
P.P.G.S.W.
At three o'clock the Provincial Grand Lodge was
opened by the Prov. G.M. Bro. Sir Michael E. Hicks
Beach , Bart. , M.P. , Past Senior Grand Warden of
England . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro .
Vassar - Smith Past Grand Senior Deacon of England
was unable to be present owing to indisposition, and his
place was taken by Bro . the Rev. C. J. Martyn Past
Grand Chaplain of England Deputy Prov . G.M. Suffolk.
The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge were present
in full strength .
The minutes having been read by the Prov. G. Sec .
Bro . J. Winterbotham , they were confirmed ; and the
Prov . G. Treasurer Bro . Nelson Foster gave his report,
which showed a balance in hand.
In the absence of the Charity Secretary Bro . Sumner
his report was read by Bro . Bryan. Bro . Nelson Foster
having been re-elected Treasurer, the charity votes were
resolved on .
The roll of the Lodges was called, and the Prov.
Grand Master appointed and invested the Provincial
J. Bruton 839 Senior Warden
A. R. Grieve 702 Junior Warden
Rev. G. L. Thorpe 1067 Chaplain
D. J. Dutton 270 Registrar
Nelson Foster 839 - Treasurer
J. B. Winterbotham 82 Secretary
H, L. Cooke 592 Senior Deacon
J. C. Hill 839 Junior Deacon
S. P. Ryland 246 Dirs . of Ceremonies
A. F. Turner 900
N. Philpot 2407 Sword Bearer
S. Bloodworth 761 -
Standard Bearers
W. Spencer 1067
L, Evans 82 Assistant Secretary
P. Forty 246 Organist
F. Cullis 1005 Pursuivant
J. G. Coleman 900
A , T. Price 270 Stewards
W.C. Hardman 1003
W. Window 855 Tyler
The banquet was served in a marquee in the
Sharpness Pleasure Grounds, by Mr. J. A. Fisher,
confectioner , of Gloucester. The Brethren were conveyed
thither in breaks, provided by the Loyal Faith and
Friendship Lodge . The Provincial Grand Master
presided.
The toasts were interspersed with enjoyable music,
under the direction of the Prov. Grand Organist, Brother
Forty. The usual Masonic toasts were heartily
honoured .
Bro . the Rev. Venn Childe P.Prov. G. Chaplain
proposed the health of the Prov . Grand Master, in
graceful terms, and it was drunk with much enthusiasm .
Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach , in returning thanks,
referred to the difficulty of arranging for the Prov. Grand
Lodge to visit distant Lodges, and said the success of
that day's visit was convincing proof of the appreciation
felt by the Brethren of the plan that the Prov. Grand
Lodge should circulate throughout the Province. For
himself , they knew how glad he was to escape more
arduous duties, and join his Gloucestershire Brethren ,
He hoped he should long be able to do so.
Other toasts followed .
NORTHS . AND HUNTS .
THE annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the
T Masonic Hall, Princes Street, Northampton, on
Thursday, the 16th inst .
The meeting had been fixed for Whit -week by the
Prov . G.M. the Earl of Euston , in order to give a
welcome to any Masonic Brethren who might be
attending as delegates the A.M.C. of the Manchester
Unity . There was the largest attendance of Brethren
ever known at an ordinary meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge, no less than 217 having signed the lists
of attendance. The Board of Benevolence met at one
o'clock .
Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form at
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two o'clock by the Earl of Euston , who was supported
by the Deputy Prov. G.M. Bro . Butler Wilkins P.G.
Std . Bearer (England ) , and other Provincial Grand
Officers, Present and Past , including the Recorder of
Northampton ( Bro. E. P. Monckton ).
The usual business was transacted ; amongst other
things it was resolved to give twenty guineas towards
the fund now being raised to erect a stained glass window
in Towcester Church, in memory of the late Bro . George
Osborne, of Pattishall , for many years an honoured
Mason in the Province .
Bro . Alfred Cockerill was re-elected Treasurer of the
Province unanimously ; and Lord Euston appointed and
invested the following Brethren as Provincial Grand
Officers for the ensuing year :
C. A. Markham P.M , 1911 Senior Warden
F. Pinney W.M. 466 Junior Warden
Rev. W. S.Pratt Chap. 1746 Chaplain
Rev. T. Hodgson W.M. 373 Assist. Chaplain
A , Cockerill P.M. 360 Treasurer
H. W. K. Markham Sec . 1911 Registrar
F. G. Buckle P.M. 442 Secretary
J. Sibley P.M. 2283 Senior Deacon
C. E. Thorpe W.M. 360 Junior Deacon
G. T. Hawkins J.D. 2431 - Superintendent of Works
G. Ellard P.M. 360 Dir. of Ceremonies
J. J. Hart P.M. 360 Assist. Dir. of Cers.
F. Billingham P.M. 2380 - Sword Bearer
F. Whitney 607 1st Std . Bearer
T. Marry S.W. 360 2nd Std . Bearer
W. Saunders Sec. 737
Organist
J. C. Surman W.M. 455 Pursuivant
W. Arkell 360
H. I. Walker 373
W. Elsey 442
T. Hart 466 Stewards
H. H. Packer 737 .
R. A. Milligan 1911
G. Robinson , Northampton Tyler
Provincial Grand Lodge was subsequently closed in
ancient form , and was succeeded by a banquet, which
was admirably provided by Bro . Tipler, of Franklin's
Restaurant.
Lord Euston presided, and gave the usual Loyal
toasts. He said the thanks of the Fraternity were due
to Officers of Grand Lodge , who , by their services in the
past , had made the work of Masonry easier and more
useful to -day.
Bro. Ryland Adkins, in proposing the health of the
Provincial Grand Master, said not Masons only , but
those who dwell in outer darkness , know well the worth
and dignity of the subject of the toast . Not Masons
only , but all Englishmen who take an interest in the
movements of their time , were aware of the great and
solid services rendered to Freemasonry by the Earl of
Euston . It has been a great distinction of the
aristocracy of England , as compared with that of other
countries , that they take a greater and more active
interest in public affairs than do the aristocracies of
other countries. There is no greater subject of interest
in this country than that of Masonry , and no one had
done more to promote good government of Freemasonry
than the Earl of Euston. They were aware how , since
Lord Euston came to the headship of the Province, the
number of Lodges had increased and the number of
members of the Lodges ; and he had been good enough
to give his support to every branch of Freemasonry .
That which the Prince of Wales had done for English
Freemasonry , Lord Euston had done for the Masonry
of the Province of Norths. and Hunts. He could easily
and willingly dilate on this subject , but it was a whole
some English custom not to say one- tenth of what one
felt about one in his presence . Every Mason in the
Province was only too glad to have an opportunity of
showing his regard and respect for the Prov . G.M. They
followed Lord Euston with enthusiasm and looked up to
him with the greatest respect, and were prepared to
drink his health with all the fervour and heartiness
which Masons could command . The toast was honoured
with enthusiasm .
Lord Euston , on rising to respond, was received with
quite an ovation , a manifestation of feeling which
evidently much touched his lordship . He said the toast
had been proposed in too flattering terms by his friend ,
Bro . Ryland Adkins . He knew that Bro . Adkins could
generally speak to the point and well . He did not know
that he could be flowery as well as punishing. They
Chronicle . [ 26TH MAY 1894 .
knew it was a great pleasure to him to come amongst
them all , for they always received him so kindly that he
felt like coming home when he came to them . The
reception they had given him was far above his deserts .
Whatever he could do for them , whatever he could do
for the Craft , he would do ; and he would do his best to
advance Freemasonry in the Province to the best of his
ability. They could not compete with Lancashire and
Yorkshire in point of numbers , but he thought the record
of their Province for the past few years would compare
most favourably, in proportion to numbers, with the
Provinces to which he had referred . He again thanked
them , and assured them that as long as God gave him
health and strength his services would be at their
disposal.
Lord Euston then gave the health of the D.P.G.M.
Bro. Butler Wilkins, whose name was a household word
in the Freemasonry of the Province . They were heartily
glad to see him again after bis one absence, in the course
of many years, which was caused by his illness last year.
Bro . Butler Wilkins for years bore the responsibilities
and the work of the Province on his own shoulders, and
did it well. They were grateful for his services, and
they looked up to him with respect and affection .
Bro . Butler Wilkins was received with prolonged
cheering. He could not, he said , forget that that day he
entered on his twentieth year of office as Deputy. He
was conscious of his own shortcomings, but he had
always received the kind and cordial co -operation of the
Brethren in the Province. He then proceeded to give
some excellent and practical advice as to the working of
the Lodges , which was warmly appreciated by the
Brethren. He also advised that when a Lodge got to &
certain size a new Lodge should be started , and the
result would be a benefit to old as well as new .
Lord Euston next proposed the Provincial Grand
Lodge Officers Present and Past, coupling with it the
name of Bro. Christopher Markham Prov. G.S.W., who
briefly responded .
The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges of the Province
was also given from the chair ; and Bros Thorpe ( W.M.
Pomfret 360 ), Pinney ( W.M. Merit 467 ) , and Harry
Manfield ( W.M. Eleanor Cross 1764 ) responded .
Bro . Cockerill the Prov. G. Treasurer gave the
Masonic Charities, and urged their claims upon the
assembled Brethren as what should be Masonically
nearest their hearts. The power of the Province in
supporting the charities and in securing the election of
suitable candidates had greatly increased in recent years,
and he attributed this in a great measure to the assiduity
and energy of the Brother whom the Prov . G.M. had
appointed to be the Provincial Steward of the Charities,
Bro. Ellard . With the toast he coupled the name of
Bro . Buckle the Prov . Grand Secretary ,
Bro . Ellard Prov. D.C. described some of the ways
in which the financial and voting power of the Province
had increased , and alluded to the gratifying way in which
they had been able to elect their candidates. On Friday
he should be able to take enough votes to make the
election of their candidates a certainty and to spare a
thousand votes for somebody else .
Bro . Buckle also responded.
The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by Bro.
E. Naylor P.P.G. Std . B. of the Isle of Wight, and a P.
Prov. G.M. of the Hampshire District of the Manchester
Unity .
Victoria is without a Grand Secretary, Bro . the Rev.
D. Meadowcroft ( G. Sec . for Foreign Correspondence )
fulfilling the duties for the time being . At the last
Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge it was
decided to reduce the salary of the Grand Secretary from
£600 to £400 a year, and that of the Grand Secretary
for Foreign Correspondence from $ 100 to £ 50 ; a pro
posal to reduce that of the Assistant Secretary, from
£ 250 to £ 200 a year, was negatived by a large majority.
0 0 0
In the unavoidable absence of the Duke of Abercorn ,
Sir Charles Cameron presided at the dinner of the
Masonic Glee Club , which was held in the Freemasons'
Hall, Dublin , on the 14th inst .
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26ra May 1894.] The Freemason's
NEW MASONIC HALL .
N the 16th inst . , the ceremony was performed of
which is about to be erected in Hendford , at a cost of
about $ 1,000, by Lodge No. 329 .
The ceremony was performed by Bro. B. Whitby, in
the presence of a large number of members of the Lodge,
as well as of the general public .
The ceremony was not of the nature of a full Masonic
function ; but Bro . Cox , on behalf of the Lodge,
presented Bro . Whitby with a silver trowel, with which
the Worshipful Master laid the stone . He congratulated
the members of the Lodge on having at lengthovercome
the difficulties which had impeded the carrying out of
the scheme for the past 30 years . The corner stone
bears the following inscription :
This stone was laid by
Bro . BENJAMIN WHITBY,
Worshipful Master of the Lodge Brotherly Love, No. 329,
on the 16th of May A.L. 5894, A.D. 1894.
After the laying of the stone a banquet was held at
the Three Choughs Hotel.
" AS OTHERS SEE US ."
“ THE GOSPEL OF FRENCH ANGLOPHOBES ."
(From the “ Daily News " Paris Correspondent.)
NGLAND and Freemasonry " is a book which, with a little
“ E more talentin it, would deserve to be the gospel of French
Anglophobes. Perhaps, however, it is good enoughfor this class of
readers.
According to its sub -title, it professes to be an accountof English
manners and customs. The author's purpose is set forth in a review
supplied ready-made to the Press by the publishers. “ The book , "
this crib says, “ is a study of the life of our neighbours , whom we
know so little in their true light.” As the author shows, it is not
owing to qualites which superficial minds have wrongly ascribed to
the English , but owing to Freemasonry that this artful nation has
succeeded in domineering the world, and in ruling our own country,
where they are just as all-powerful as the Jews . One of the opening
chapters points outthe similarity generally overlooked between the
English and the Jews lack of all honourable feeling, stolid
countenance, underhand ways, an exclusive ambition to make
money, absence of creative genius, &c . The author, M. Louis
Martin , who says he has lived in England, America, and China,
divides the English family into three branches -- the Irish, Scotch,
and English . The Irishman is the poor Jew. He is an encumbranco
to the family, but the Englishman reckons that he swells the
population of the islands, a point which is not to be disdained in a
nation of 30 millions only. It is true there are the Colonials, but
one cannot place much reliance upon them. The Scotsman is the
wealthy Jew. He generally takes the leading place in business, but
he dislikes the Englishman who puts on too many airs. The
Englishman is jealous of Sandy, but he thinks the latter so smart
a partner he forgives him . What astonishes the Englishman is that
Sandy is an even greater hypocrite than be. He cannot get over
this. When will people leave off pitying the Irish ? They certainly
differ from the English proper, but less than a Breton differs from
a Provençal. England and Ireland spend their time in quarreling
like fish -wives, after which the Irish send their sons into the English
army. The Irish are as cowardly as their oppressors. They will
not be a bit grateful to France for all she has done for them . They
are quite right. They understand that the French do not put
themselves out for their sakes, but merely in order to annoy the
English . They think the landlords are wrong to unthatch a
tenant's house. Anybody acting like this in France would rightly
be boycotted, but French farmers are of an infinitely better blood
than the Irish . There is no comparison between the two. If the
French were landlords in Ireland they would probably be driven
into imitating the present landlords. The French alternately love
and dislike other nations , but the English nurse an immutable
hatred toward all other races. They shake hands with you in the
most friendly way, and the next minute fire at you from behind
your back . The French were not beaten by the Germans in 1870,
but by the English , Bazaine being their tool. They sent, it is true,
a few boxes of preserves to Paris to save appearances. France is
ideal, warm -hearted, disciplined, ready for every self -sacrifice.
England is afraid that united France and Russia will say to
Germany ; " Give back Alsace-Lorraine ; we will give you a
compensation in the flanks of Albion . You will have splendid
harbours there. Both of us will also take a slice of England. You
have a surplus population . Do to the English as they did to the
Acadians turn them out. " There is certainly more diversity among
dogs than among the English. The houses , streets, cemeteries, are
as uniform as cells in a honeycomb. Sunday drunkenness is also
universal. You get tired of this sameness. An Englishman
meeting you , if he is a stranger, says : “ Fine weather.” If he is a
friend, he says : “ I am more virtuous than last week.” You may
meet a thousand Englishmen ; they are all alike. This is why
temperance societies have been invented. At a club you will meet
a venerable gentleman staggering along. His friends prop him up ;
the English are very motherly under such circumstances. Ho
replies “ All right, all right,” in a thick voice. His friends at length
baul him off to bed . He is the chairman of the Local Temperance
Chronicle . 185
Society. You turn aside in disgust, but the English think his
conduct quite natural. Temperance societies have never been
founded to reduce drunkenness, but to give temperancecertificates,
These idiots are playing a comedy for each other, and know they
are insincere all round . The much vaunted English education
will not stand being looked into. The continental mother is aware
what a tremendous task it is to educate a soul. It is otherwise
with an English mother. Like a hen that has hatched & brood ,
she knows that her young ones will hereafter cackle whenever they
lay eggs. The English mother cannot make her son less false,
hypocritical, irreligious, and immoral . The English soul never
changes. All the English are treacherous. This cannot be
seriously denied any longer. An Englishman will often tell you
the truth. He captures your confidence, and at the right moment
betrays you in the most perfidious manner. It is the effect of
instinct. Every Englishwoman is a drunkard and the author
believes there are no exceptions to this rule.
The above are some choice extracts from a few chapters, but the
whole book runs on in the same tone for 400 pages. The
conclusion is all Continental races should unite to stamp out the
Jews, Chinese, and particularly the English , who are an even more
loathsome race than the Chinese . Unfortunately, English gold is
able to sow discord in Europe, and French statesmen and editors
are mere flunkeys of Britain .
O 0 0
The Berlin “ Das Echo " states that the Anti - Semite battle is
fought as fiercely in that city upon the soil of Freemasonryas it is
in the pulpits of the Church , on the political platform , and in the
Press . The notion of Pius IX. and Leo XIII, that every Mason is
as such an atheist is as false as it can be out of Italy, and is
probably untrue there. In all the Masonic Lodges of Berlin the
profession of Christianity is so far necessary that no non -Christian
is admissible, and this excludes all the wealthy Berlin Jews. The
purely “ Humanist ” Lodges in other parts of Germany make no
such distinction between Christian and Jew. A literary champion
of this principle of the undenominational character ofFreemasonry
has published a pamphlet in which he describes the Grand Lodges
of Berlin as “ the Schools of Hierarchy and of Absolutism .” Steps
are now being taken to start a Humanist ” Grand Lodge in Ber.
lin , which is to be named after the Emperor's father, “ Kaiser
Friedrich zur Bundestreue," and appeals have been sent to the
Grand Lodges of Hamburg, Frankfort, Darmstadt, Bayreuth, and
Saxony for the acknowledgment of the Humanist Lodge as a
“ right, complete, and perfect Lodge .” The decision is to be
known at Whitsuntide, and it is awaited with great anxiety by the
Kreuzzeitung, theorgan of the old Orthodox Lutherans and the
aristocracy: The Grand Lodges of Hungary and Holland, it seems,
have already expressed their * Brotherly welcome” to the proposed
new Lodge. But as the old Adam of nationality is as strong in
Freemasons as it is in most other international societies, this will
be no comfort to the “ Humanists, " if they are refused &
Brotherly welcome " by their own German fellow -citizens.
“ Echo.”
CRITERION RESTAURANT .
EAST ROOM
FOR
RECHERCHÉ
DINNERS & SUPPERS
A LA CARTE .
THE
WEST ROOM ,
DINNER , 5/- ; SUPPER , 4 /
Instrumental Music 11.0 to 12.30 .
Grand Hall 3/6 Dinner ,
TABLES , 6 TO 9.
AT SEPARATE
Accompanied by the Celebrated
" SPIERPON " ORCHESTRA .
Academy Luncheon in West Room, 2/9.
 186 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 26TH MAY 1894 .

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THE INSTITUTIONS , &c.
Board of Benevolence.
HE Quarterly meeting of the GeneralCommittee of
Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday evening, in
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the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall,the three presiding
Officers being Brother James Brett P.G.P. Senior Vice
President of the Board of Benevolence, C. A. Cottebrune
Junior Vice - President, and Frederick Hilton Assistant
Grand Pursuivant .
The attendance was very large, the Grand Secretary's
Office being represented by Bros. E. Letchworth G.Sec.,
A. A. Pendlebury Assist. G.Sec . , W. Dodd, W. H. Lee,
and G. S. Recknell. Among Grand Officers were Bros.
F. A. Philbrick , Q.C. , G.Reg ., T. Lean Wilkinson Dep.
G.Reg ., W. M. Bywater, the Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, Ť.
W. Whitmarsh , D. D. Mercer , George Read , W. P.
Brown, H. Garrod , J. H. Matthews, Lennox Browne.
The agenda paper of the next Quarterly Communi
cation of Grand Lodge was read to the Brethren , and
several notices of motion were handed in ; one or two,
however, were declared to be out of order and were not
allowed to go on the paper of business . What was
decided to be regular left a large amount of work .
The candidates for election to the Board of General
Purposes were numerous, and after the nomination of
scrutineers for the Porch , and scrutineers of the ballot,
the Board of Masters was closed , and the Board of
Benevolence opened .
The Brethren confirmed the recommendations made
at the April meeting to the Grand Master to the
amount of £460, and then dealt with the evening's list
of forty -nine cases. These were qualified through Lodges
in the Metropolitan ambit, and in Newtown ( Mon. ) ,
Liverpool, Monkwearmouth , Carmarthen , Monmouth,
Spalding, Calcutta , Bridgwater, Dartford, Truro, Ber
wick, Singapore, Sunderland, Allahabad , Jhansi , Boston ,
Hull , Ringwood, York Town , Southampton , Fyzabad,
Guernsey , Rangoon, Jamaica , Burton -on - Trent, Ply
 26T5 May 1894. ] The Freemason's
mouth , Feltham , Teddington , Ormskirk , and Buenos
Ayres. Eight of the cases were deferred , being incom
plete, and five were dismissed . A total sum of £ 930
was voted to the remainder. This sum wasmade up of
the recommendation of one case to Grand Lodge for a
grant of £ 100 , and of four cases of £ 50 each. There were
recommendations of four cases to the Grand Master for
£ 40 each , and three of £ 30 each . Fifteen petitioners
were granted £20 each ; seven £ 10 each ; and two £ 5
each .
0 0 0 who emulate each other in their roll of subscriptions
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
REVIOUS to the election reported in our last issue
PREZI the annual meeting of the Institution was held ,
under the presidency of Bro . J. A. Farnfield , who
formally announced that Viscount Dungarvan Provincial
Grand Master of_Somersetsbire would preside at the
next Anniversary Festival, on the 27th February 1895 .
The Report of the Committee of Management, wbich
was read by the Secretary Bro. Terry , and afterwards
adopted , stated , among other matters , that the result
of the last Festival, held on the 28th February , under
the presidency of Bro. Col. Noel Money , C.B., Provincial
Grand Master Surrey , was the receipt of subscriptions,
up to the present time, of £ 13,068 6s 6d ; but as the
annuities alone will this year absorb no less than £ 16,140
(there being 195 Male Annuitants, each receiving £ 40 a
year, 240 Widows, each entitled to £ 32 a year ; and 33
Widows, each in receipt of £ 20 , as one balf of their late
husband's annuity), it is manifest that increased support
is necessary, unless it is desired to draw on the other
funds of the Institution in order to pay the current
pensions, to say nothing of the ordinary expenses of
working the Fund .
The premises at Croydon were reported to be in a
perfect state of repair, and , the Report having been
adopted , Bros. Newton , Talbot and Lawrence were
elected on the Committee of Management.
On the proposition of Bro . C. Ē . Keyser P.G.D.,
Bro . Farnfield was re -elected Treasurer, and then the
election of Annuitants was proceeded with , the result
being as stated in our last .
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
S will be seen from an advertisement in our present
AS issue a Matron is required for the Boys School,
the qualifications for the office being set out in the
announcement referred to . Applications must reach the
Secretary of the Institution by Friday , 8th proximo.
WESTERN DISTRICT MASONIC ASSOCIATION ,
SPECIAL generalmeeting of members was held at
ASthe Masonic Club, Princess Square, Plymouth , on
the 18th . Bro . J. R. Lord presided , and forty members
from the various Lodges in the Three Towns and district
were present. The new code of rules was adopted , and
the following Officers were appointed : Bros. Captain
G. Strode- Lowe P.M. 1855 P.J.W. President, C. G.
Witbell P.M. 70 and 2025 and J. R. Lord P.M , 1247
Vice-Presidents , W. Allsford P.M. 202 Treasurer,
J. Gifford P.M. 2025 Secretary , W. Furgurson P.M.
1212 and H. E. Sitters P.M. 1205 Auditors. Bros.
G.Whittley P.M. 156 and G. Dunsterville W.M. 189
were elected on the Executive Committee. Bro. J. B.
Gover expressed the belief that Exeter Brethren were in
favour of the revision of the rules adopted by the West
country Brethren , and he thought they would be able
to elect two more candidates on the fund.
THE ANDERSON BATES MEMORIAL .
" The greatest of these is charity .”
lo spake the mighty apostle, and the sentiment
Institutions , vital tributes to the generosity of the
Brethren of the Craft, are amongst the greatest of their
kind in the land, and the annual contributions that flow
into them are colossal in amount. Although the hidden
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mysteries and mystic arts of the Brotherhood are not for
the uninitiated , one Masonic virtue is apparent to the
world , and that is the all-pervading quality of charity.
Brief paragraphs in our daily journals testify to the
amount of the contributions which flow into the coffers of
the Masonic Institutions at the great festivals, and the
main object of Masonic existence may be said to be to pro
vide for Brethren and their families who have fallen into
distressful circumstances. Amongst the most important
of the officials in Masonic life are the charity stewards,
collected by systematic visits to the Lodges in their
Province, and who delight in taking the largest amount
to the Central fund . Many methods are resorted to , to
attract the gifts of the charitable-minded , and speaking
generally such undertakings as may be arranged meet
with satisfactory success. But in addition to the three
great Central Institutions in and around London , in
many Provinces there are special charities which are
confined to the one particular district. Lincolnshire, as
a Province, boasts of several such funds, and Grimsby
has now determined to do her best to perpetuate the
Masonic fame of Worshipful Bro . Anderson Bates, a
Brother highly esteemed among Masons and who has
held the highest of the Offices that have come within his
opportunites. Only a short time ago I was favoured
with an invitation from the Pelbam Pillar Lodge to join
them at their Installation festivities, and had a very
pleasant time. With that recollection fresh upon me I
accepted the invitation for Friday night's proceedings
with alacrity and heartily thanked Bro . Carr for bearing
me in mind. This Lodge (the Pelbam Pillar ) is typical
of the town wherein it has a local habitation and a name
and is one of the strongest Lodges in Lincolnshire ,many
seafaring Brethren being admitted into its ranks. There
are two other Lodges in Grimsby , but the Pelham Pillar is
known as the popular Lodge. In one of the periodical
balancing of accounts of this Lodge some 18 months ago
it was discovered that there was a balance of £ 5 which
seemed to be unnecessary to be appropriated for any
Masonic purpose . What should be done with it, was the
query within the portals ? Why not make it the nucleus
of a Benevolent Fund named after the Worshipful Bro .
Anderson Bates who has done so much for Lincolnshire
Masonry in general and Grimsby Masonry in particular ?
The notion was approved with avidity , and steps were
quickly taken to augment the solitary five- pound note
from which originated the idea . That was a marvellous
five-pound note ! Prior to Friday it had multiplied sixty.
fold and had reached themagnificent sum of £300 . But
the goal aimed at is £ 1000 , to be devoted to a charity to
be designated the Anderson Bates Benevolent Fund . A
Masonic reception and ball was suggested , and was
quickly taken up by prominent Masons in the town and
neighbourhood . Lincolnshire official Masonry has been
recently greatly enriched by the admission of the Earl of
Yarborough to its ranks. That nobleman will, no doubt,
on Major Smyth's retirement from the office of Provincial
Grand Master of Lincolnshire, already contemplated , be
invited to assume that high position with the acclamation
of all the Brethren . Lord Yarborough is at present
Senior Grand Warden of England, and ProvincialGrand
Mark Master of Lincolnshire, and his high rank enables
him to have the assistance of many of the most
distinguished Brethren in England at Lincolnshire
Masonic functions. He readily promised his aid and
assistance on this occasion , and arranged to entertain at
the lordly hall of Brocklesby, a number of guests for the
occasion . Thus was success assured at the outset !
It may be stated that the Anderson Bates Benevolent
Fund, which it was confidently anticipated would be
considerably augmented by the festival of Friday night
(30th March ), is a new local charity, established for the
immediate relief of poor and distressed Masons, their
widows, and orphans. * * The festival was a great
success ,and resulted in the augmentation ofthe Anderson
Bates Benevolent Fund by the substantial sum of £ 200,
making the total £500 , half the amount required for
completion.— “ Past Master ,” in “ Retford News.”
The Marquis of Zetland presided on Wednesday at
the Festival of the Charities Association of N. and E.
Yorkshire . A report will appear next week .
 188 The Freemason's
A WOMAN'S REPLY.
OME years ago , a Rev. Mr. Blanchard , known as an opponent
, one of their largest conventions, when some of the red -hot
Geer, in debate, at which Mr. B. was allowed an hour, the Mrs.
DeGeer an hour, then Mr. B. fifteen minutes and Mrs. DeGeer
fifteen minutes for a reply. The debate was held in the Congrega
tional Church in Chicago, 10th December 1869.
Ladies and Gentlemen : Mr. Blanchard's last objections to
Masonry are as easily answered as his first, in this evening's
discussion . To refute my defence, he says , firstly, " they keep the
women , with the dogs , outside the door." Well , intelligent
women won't condemn Masons more uncharitably than we
condemn the churches for keeping us out of their pulpits, and the
politicians for keeping us out of the ballot-box , both of which
places Mr. Blanchard agrees to keep us out of. Masonry was first
confined to operative Masonry, and as there were no operative lady
Masons, women were then excluded , and Masons were pledged to
confine the secrets to the Craft alone, and also to never change
their ancient rules; but to -day every generous-hearted Mason
would gladly associate the female searchers of light and knowledge
with them in the Lodge-room , if they could get the whole Brother.
hood to consent, and they do unite us with them in deeds of
Charity and Love; they bestow on vs all the benefits of Masonry ,
and exempt us from its labour and expense. The widow and
orphan of a Master Mason takes the place of the husband and the
father in the affections of the Lodge. You may search every poor
house in the world , and you won't find the widow or orphan of a
Mason or Odd Fellow there, no more than a Mason or Odd Fellow,
but I'm sorry to say you'll find the church poor, as well as the
world's poor, there, and notwitstanding my opponent's solemn
assurance that no woman ever got an insight into a Mason's Lodge,
or ever would, here is one who got a view of the Promised Land
from the Sacred Mount, and while the last drop of blood should
pass from my heart before anything that Masons hold sacred and dear
shall ever be revealed to the unworthy, yet I am glad that I can
now solemnly protest , before God and this people , against the false
charges brought against Masonry to-night, one of which was that a
Master Mason is sworn to defend an unworthy Brother, murder
and treason not excepted , for I do know that Master Masons are
pledged to defend worthy Brothers, and there is not one word of
murder and treason in the whole obligation , but everything that
binds a man to good and pure life . One woman was made a
Mason , too, and you will find her name and portrait with Wash
ington's and other celebrated Masons on most American charts,
and you will find her picture framed in almost every Lodge in
Europe, which proves how Masons value woman's faithfulness. I,
myself, am a living witness of the Brotherly loveand protecting
care that Masonry is to woman . I owe a great deal of my success
in life to the Mystic Brotherhood, under God, which a book I am
now writing, called “ Ruth Mason's Gleaning from Life ,” will
show . Masons and Odd Fellows have been a strong undercurrent
that carried me safely over the rougher billows of life ; they have
been walls of protection upon every side,my Brethren and sisters
of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Rebecca, proving strong
pillars upon which I could lean in time of sickness and sorrow .
Secondly, he denies that it is a great, glorious, loving Brother
hood, because he can find no printed annual report of their deeds
of charity. No , and never will.
The teachings of Masonry, according to teachings of our blessed
Redeemer, teach us not to do our alms before men to be seen of
them, but before God , and He whose all-seeing eye sees in secret
may accept and approve our work.
În a flourishing town a short distance from Chicago, where I
was lecturing on temperance last summer, an anti-Mason, like my
opponent, but a noble, generous-heartedtemperance worker, related
a case where an accident of fire stripped three poor families, living
in one building, of all their earthly goods. * You have a large,
influential Lodge of Freemasons here," said he, “ but as a Lodge
they did nothing for these poor distressed people, because they
did not happen to be Masons ! " “ How do you know ?” I asked.
“ Because we would have heard it--oh, yes , we would have heard
it ! " " Well, did your church, as an institution , do anything ? "
“ No, for we have no church treasury, but we all gave liberally.”
“ Did you not call on the Freemasons ?" " Yes.” “ And did they not
give liberally, too ?” “ Oh yes, as citizens they did, but as a Lodge
they did not.” Well , now , friend , you know the pledge between
Rahab and the spies was, “ My life for yours if you utter not this
our business. I will pledge my life for yours that the Lodge , or
body of Masons in the Lodge, in addition to what they gave
individually, gave out of the Lodge funds liberally (for Masons do
not give
( G small gifts), if they had money in their treasury , as you
say. ' * No, no , they did not ; we would have heard it if they had .
They would have published it in the papers, or told it .” “ There
you are mistaken ; they would do neither. But I will investigate
and report ! " I said, laughing at the idea of Masons publishing or
telling their deeds of charity to the world.
I did inquire , and was confidentially informed by the Master of
the Lodge that the Lodge had voted seventy - five dollars of its funds
to the distressed families, giving twenty - five dollars to each in such
a way that the relieved could only know that God had put it into
the hearts of some of His children to do a kind, generous deed . This
is but one of the thousands of like deeds done every year by Masons
all over the world to the poor outside of the Lodge, as well as their
own poor within .
But the third cool objection is, Masons were rebels. They did not
turn out as a body to meet the union soldiers on their return from
war ! Finney and Benard do not give the lecture in the Entered
Apprentice Degree , or Mr. Blanchard would have been better
informed with regard to Masonic loyalty. If you , anti-Masons,
had read a Masonic journal, expecially the “ Voice of Masonry,” an
advocate of “ Truth and Justice ," which the sheet of Mr.
Blanchard is not, and of which he speaks so contemptuously, you
Chronicle . ( 26TH MAY 1894.
would have read an account of the earnest meetings held by the
fraternity all over the North, during the first year of the late war,
and you who love peace better than strife , would have loved the
Masons, like the good Quakers , for their heavenly sentiments . At
Republicans (who to-day would place even the Loyal Democrats
where the copperheads would keep the negroes) would have
allowed the political animosities to break over Masonic rule, and
declared that no Northern Mason should acknowledge a Southern
Mason , while all dwelt with touching pathos upon the loyalty
enjoined upon them by all Masons to be true to the government by
which they were protected, and while on the bloody field of battle
a ball might pass from a Brother's hand that would take the life
of another Brother, while on the same field of camage the cold
steel of the bayonet might unintentionally pierce the warm heart
of a Brother, yet the Brethren should be Brethren the world over,
when they knowingly met as such, their language and resolutions
on that occasion , as given by a poetic Brother , was :
The badge of the Craft is unsullied as yet
From war's dust and blood let us fold it ;
The pages of history are sacred with light,
We swear thus in honour to hold it.
Great God ! from thy throne see thy people at strife !
The gavel must heal the disorder ;
Restore us to peace ! O God, spare innocent life ;
Be Thou our Saviour and Warder.
Then lift up to God - up to God the left hand;
With mine join - with mine join the other;
Though war blow the blast, and though death strew the land,
We swear we'll be true to each Brother.
Andersonville and Libby Prison afterwards bore witness, with
Sebasta pol, and other past cruel wars, of Masonic Brotherly love
and lovalty blended most benignly together.
Did the Congregationalists as a body turn out to meet the
soldiers ? Did the Methodists, the Baptists, or any other church
organisation or society, more than the Masons ? Oh, no ; but
did we not all unite en masse to welcome home our poor, brave
soldiers, and weep for those who came not ? Were not the
Masons with us ? Did they not give of their means as liberally
as any other loyal men ? Did they not volunteer as cheer.
fully as others ? Were not most of our generals that led the
Union army to victory Freemasons ? Yes, and thousands of our
brave boys in the field as well .
But Mr. Blanchard is opposed to Masonry because it confers
titles such as Grand Master, &c . , that we do not read of in the
Bible ! We do not read of Reverend D.D. in the Bible ; but
because the venerable Reverend is attached to bis father's name
he has no conscientious scruples about that, while we believe as
conscientiously that Grand Master becomes Brother Reynolds,
of this State, as well as Reverend does Mr. Blanchard .
Mr. Blanchard, my opponent, is rather a smart boy ! Not so
smart though, as he might, had his education not been so darkly
tinctured with bigotry ; but all his opposition to Masonry, like his
father's, just amounts to John Smithism , and nothing more.
A man of the name of John Smith lived in Canada some years
ago . He was what they called over there “ big I and little you,'.
but what you Americans call a " swelled head.” Very large in the
organ of combativeness, always ready to raise a row on the most
trifling occasion ; very large in the organ of destructiveness, ever
ready to put a row into execution, and very low in the organs of
conscientiousness and benevolence, unwilling to give others the
same privileges he would like to enjoy. He had considerable
approbation, however , and he thought if he could only get into
church as a member he would have more influence and be regarded
more favourably. So he first joined the Methodists, because they
were the most influential , but he was not long with them till be
raised a fuss , and they turned him out . They had a Baptist church
in the town, but he was afraid to join them for fear they would
drown him , so he made up his mind to join the Presbyterians.
Well , he was just six weeks a member of the Presbyterian Church
when they raised a row there, and they assembled to kirk him ,
according to the rules of the old Church of Scotland, and to discuss
what it was best to do in John Smith's case . An old Scotch elder
looked up anxiously in the minister's face, and made the following
suggestion : “ Let's pray for John Smith .” “ Very well," said the
minister. “ I'll gie the first prayer, if it please your reverence ,"
suggested the elder. The minister graciously assented. They.
knelt, and the elder offered the following prayer : “ O Lord ! tak
John Smith to hall ! " Stop ! stop !” exclaimed the minister ;
" what kind of a prayer is that ? ' « The right kind of a ain ye
ken ," answered the elder, " for if he gets into Heaven he'll raise &
row there, and if he gets into hall he'll brak it up in sax weeks.'
And it must be so with Mr. Blanchard. He must love strife better
than peace. I know it must be so with his father, for you Congre
gationalists know that for a number of years back he has been
trying to raise a row with Dr. Patton , present editor of “ The Ad
vance, “ but, having failed to run him off the track , he has become
more general in his fighting propensities, and now wages a warfare
upon the best, if not the largest, portion of all Christendom , but
his guns, bombshells and cannon contain no destructive shot or
ball , and only make a big noise for little things, causing thousands
to take shelter inside the temples of knowledge, while they laugh at
the foolishness of the squabblers outside.— “ Masonic Tidings ."
Dr. Salmon , of Penllyn Court , Cowbridge, South
Wales , enjoys the honour of being the oldest doctor and
Freemason in the kingdom . He recently attained the
age of 104 years, and can boast a Masonic life of over
eighty years , in addition to which he is the “ father "
of the Royal College of Surgeons.
 26T5 May 1894.) The Freemason's Chronicle . 189

USE AND MISUSE OF LATIN .
DERHAPS one of the saddest instances of delusion , caused by
following story :
About the time of the Reformation , a " religieux " was interred
in the church of St. Hilary , at Poictiers, the epitaph on his tomb
commencing with the words “ Vermibus hic ponor,” implying that
he was there for the good of the worms. But the Poictevins,
imagining that the words denoted a specific for a complaint
common in children , scraped the tomb, and the powder thus
obtained was supplied to the infantile community in consequence.
Spain once held both sides of the Mediterranean at the Straits
of Gibraltar. So highly did she value her possessions that she
stamped on her coin the two pillars of Hercules (as the promon
tories of rock were called ) ; and on the scroll thrown over these
were the words, “ Ne plus ultra," - (No more beyond). But one
day a bold spirit sailed far beyond these pillars, and discovered a
new world of beauty. Then Spain , wisely convinced of ignorance,
altered the form of the legend by striking out the word " ne " from
the coin , and leaving " plus ultra," — (more beyond) .
Dr. Isaac Barrow , the clever preacher and learned author of
that witty sermon " Against Foolish Talking and Jesting," was
the son of Charles I's linendraper, but having a predilection
for the church devoted his studies in that direction . When he
presented himself for ordination , the examining chaplain
proceeded to question him : “ Quid est fides ? ” (What is faith ? ),
Barrow instantly replied, " Quod non vides,” (What you don't see).
“ Quid est spes ? " "(What is hope ? ) interrogated the chaplain ,
" Magna res (A great thing), replied Barrow . ' Quid est
charitas ? (What is charity ? ) Magna raritas ” (A great rarity),
answered the candidate .
When the examining chaplain went into the Bishop's room , he
reported to the Archbishop of Canterbury that he had had a youth
before him who returned rhyming rejoinders in Latin to all his
questions. The prelate, who knew the worth of the youth , replied ,
« Ask him no more questions. He is better qualified to examine
us than we him . He shall have his letters of orders."
Bridgman, Bishop of Chester (1619-52) introduced a pretty
conceit in thedecoration of his house, which had formerly belonged
to the families of Lever and Ashton . This edifice Bridgman
restored and beautified , and he placed a painted window in the
great hall which served for both history and sermon. There was
the coat of arms of the Levers, with an inscription by the Bishop ,
“ Olim " (formerly). Under the shield of the Ashtons was the work
“ Heri ” (yesterday ) ; then came the Bishop's arms with themotto
“ Hodi ” (to -day) ; and next to this a blank shield , beneath which
was to be read, “ Cras nescio cujus " (to-morrow , I know not
whose ).
In the reign of King William the Third , it happened that the
king had either chosen , or actually taken , this motto for his state
coach in Ireland :
Non rapui, sed recepi ;
(I did not steal, but I received )
alluding to his being called to the throne by the people, and to clear
himself from the imputation of violence. This was industriously
reported to Swift by one ofhis court emissaries : “ And what," said
he to the Dean , “ do you think the Prince of Orange has chosen for
his state-motto on his coach ? " Dutch cheese," said the Dean ,
with a reluctant smile. “ No," replied the gentleman , but “ Non
rapui sed recipi.” “ Ay," retorted Swift, but there is on old
saying and a true one, The receiver is as bad as the thief.' "
George I. having given a handsome sum towards repairing the
Coventry Town Hall, it was observed that the inscription over the
centre doorway read " Anno Domini.” The Corporation, considering
the fact that Queen Anne had been dead for some time, suggested
an alteration which was unanimously adopted , viz., to replace
it by “ Georgio Domini,” which was considered to be more
appropriate .
Richard Shiel was riding in a London omnibus which was very
crowded . A friend remarking to him the inconvenience of a
crowded omnibus, he answered “ Omnibus hoc vitium est " (to all
this is a vice ).
Dr. William Maginn, once 6 bantering Miss Martineau on her
" preventive check ," said , Between you and me, Harriett, your
philosophy is all in my eye Betty Martin oh ! "
A tobacconist who had retired from business, wishing to set up
his carriage, applied to a learned friend for a suitable motto for hís
coat of arms, and was furnished with the words, “ Quid rides."
Nihil, the celebrated London tailor, was on a like occasion
supplied with the motto , “ Ex Nihilo nihil fit " (out of nothing,
nothing is made).
The above stories remind me of an incident in the life of Sydney
Smith. A lady once asked the Rev. gentleman to supply her with
a motto for her dog Spot,” which was not the most exemplary
of canine pets. Smith's immediate answer was, “ Out damned
Spot ! ”
At a card party one evening, the game went so provokingly
against one of the company thathe lost patience , and said , “ Were
it not that ladies are present, I should be tempted to use some very
strong epitaphs." This sally provoked a burst of laughter at his
expense, and he good humouredly rejoined, “ I know very well
what you are laughing at ; it was only a pennæ linguæ . I should
have said epiteth.” In spite of himself he could not get epithet,
and in trying to express his meaning he had jumbled the two
terms “ lapsus pennæ ," and " lapsus linguæ .”
Mr. Chute , a friend of Walpole, in passing the door of Mrs.
Edwards, a lady who had been addicted to drams, and whose death
was supposed to have been caused thereby, saw the motto which
the undertakers had placed to her escutcheon , " Mors janua vitæ ,"
he said it ought to have been “ Mors aqua vitæ ."
The rector of a certain parish going to law with his parishoners
about paving the church , quoted this authority from St. Peter,
“ Paveant illi, non paveam ego ," which he construed, “ They are to
pave the church , not I.” This was allowed to be good law by the
judge, himself an ecclesiastic.
Two rival shoemakers , who lived directly opposite each other in
one of the streets near the west end of London , carried on a very
keen war of advertisements and placards in their windows, till at
last one of them , wbo had a son at college, became provided with
the motto , “ Mens Conscia Recti” (a mind conscious of right), with
which he immediately adorned his doorway. The rival bootmaker,
who imagined that the advertisementmeant something special in
the line of business, was not to be outdone. Next day, accordingly,
he got his doorway ornamented with the following improved
reading of the apothegm , “ Men's and Women's Conscia Recti."
“ Book of Rarities," by Edward Roberts , P.M.
We are requested to state that the weekly meetings
of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , No. 733, at the
Prince Alfred Hotel, 112 Queens Road, Bayswater, are
suspended for the summer season till the third Wednes
day in September .

NEXT WEEK . 1358 Torbay, Paignton Friday .

1479 Halsey, St. Albans 1275 Star, Green ich
Monday . 1636 St. Cecilia , Brighton 1489 Marquess of Ripon, Highbury
1650 Rose of Raby, Staindrop
4 Royal Somerset House and Inverness , 1779 Ivanhoe, Sheffield 44 Friendship , Manchester
Freemasons-hall 242 St. George, Doncaster
1942 Minerva, Fenton
183 Unity, Ship and Turtle 291 Rural Philanthropic , Highbridge
1615 Bayard , 33 Golden Square 1230 Barnard , Barnard Castle
1632 Stuart, Surrey Masonic Hall Wednesday. 1375 Architect, Chorlton -cum -Hardy
1745 Farringdon Without, Viaduct Hotel 76 Economy, Winchester 1561 Morecambe, Morecambe
1828 Shepherd's Bush , Bush Hotel, W. 163 Integrity , Manchester 1648 Prince of Wales, Bradford
43 St. Paul, Birmingham 304 Philanthropic, Leeds 1664 Gosforth , Gosforth
48 Industry, Gateshead 1219 Strangeways, Manchester 1754 Windsor, Penarth
148 Lights, Warrington 1283 Ryburn , Sowerby Bridge 1838 Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers, Wol.
353 RoyalSussex , Winshill 1714 Albert Edward , York Town, Surrey verhampton
1218 Prince Alfred, Ashton -under-Lyne 1775 Leopold , Church , Nr. Accrington 1993 Wolseley, Manchester
1258 Kennard, Pontypool 1989 Stirling, Cleator Moor 2433 Minerva , Birkenhead
1325 Stanley , Liverpool 2064 Smith Child , Tunstall 2491 White Rose of York , Sheffield
1688 Buxton, Buxton 2186 Striguil, Chepstow
1752 Ogmore, Bridgend Saturday.
1753 Obedience, Okehampton
1991 Agricola , York Thursday . 1622 Rose, Surrey Masonic Hall
2068 Portsmouth Temperance, Landport 39 St. John the Baptist , Exeter 1223 Amherst , Riverhead
2229 Lathom , Southport 111 Restoration , Darlington 1362 Royal Albert Edward , Redhill
2257 Powell, Bristol 129 Union , Kendal 1458 Truth , Manchester
2309 George Gardner, Eton 1313 Fermor , Southport 1550 Prudence, Plymouth
2363 Minnehaha Minstrel, Manchester 1322 Waverley, Ashton -under-Lyne 1567 Elliot, Feltham
2429 Research , Leicester 1492 Alma Mater, Cambridge 1929 Mozart, Croydon
1519 Albert Edward , Clayton -le-Moors 2054 Wilson Iles, Rickmansworth
Tuesday . 1578 Merlin , Pontypridd 2148 Walsingham , Wilmington
1884 Chine, Shanklin 2205 Pegasus, Gravesend
310 Union , Carlisle 1957 Grove, Hazel Grove 2331 Ravenscroft, Barnet
335 Rectitude , Corsham 2269 Peace , Wigan 2442 St. Clement, Leigh
357 Apollo University , Oxford 2418 Hedworth , S. Shields 2473 Molosey, E. Molesey
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REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
METROPOLITAN .
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JOHN CARPENTER LODGE, No. 1997.
MEETING was held on the 11th , at the Albion , Aldersgate
W.M. for the ensuing twelve months. The ceremony was rendered
in an admirable manner by the out-going Master Bro. Lewis
Ferguson . Bro. C. W. C. Hutton P.G.D. P.M. was re-invested
Treasurer, and Bro. James Pinder Prov. Treas. Essex P.M. was
re-appointed Secretary of the Lodge. Besides the members a
number of distinguished Masons were present, says the “ City
Press," including Bro . F. A. Philbrick Grand Registrar D.P.G.M.
Essex .
O O O Bro . Purnell suitably acknowledged the gift.
CORDWAINER WARD LODGE, No. 2241.
NHE Annual meeting was held at the Cannon Street Hotel, on
presiding. The only items on the agenda were the election of a
Joining Member and the Installation of Bro. F. W. Potter as W.M.
Bro . Potter is well known in the City and especially in the Great
City Lodge.
The installation ceremony was ably performed by the out-going
Master, who was assisted by Bro. Henry Lovegrove acting as D.C.
The Officers for the year were invested.
The members and visitors at the close of the business dined
together in the Pillar Room .
0 0 0 During the past half dozen years no fewer than four Mayors of
LONDON SCOTTISH RIFLES LODGE, No. 2310 .
LTHOUGH a comparatively junior member on the muster
since its consecration in 1889, and as there are nearly a thousand
members in the Volunteer Brigade there is no reason why the Lon
don Scottish Rifles Lodge should not prove as great an assistant to
the cause of Freemasonry as the corps will doubtless be in time of
need .
On the 17th inst., the members and their friends assembled at
the Criterion , Regent Circus, W., to celebrate the annual
festival, and they who were fortunate in being present had a
Masonic treat that has been seldom equalled .
Bro . S. A. Hardiman , a skilled Master of the noble science ,
presided , and was supported by his Officers, and the following
Brethren : - Saml. Cochrane P.G.T., Scott Young P.M. 226
P.P.G.S.B. East Lancs., C. H. Stone P.M. 507, C. W.Davis P.M.
1216 , George White P.M. 975, Thos. Pargeter P.M. 1598, R. A.
Marshall I.P.M. 1216, Orlton Cooper P.M. 211, Stuart Bygrave
W.M. 1658, H. Glynn-Smith P.M., Dr. W. H. Pardoe Secretary,
Jas. Smith 1598, R. Mackway 1987, J. A. Watson 160 , J. C. Jee
1658, McIntyre North P.M.1539.
After the minutes had been read, Bros. W.H. Hislop and W.
W. Horsburgh having proved their proficiency , were raised to the
sublime degree. Bro. Sydney F. Mackway having been duly
elected as W.M. for the year at the previous meeting was then
presented , and at a large board of Installed Masters was placed in
the chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom . Both the
ceremonies were most impressively worked by Bro. Hardiman, and
ensured the commendation of the Brethren .
The new Master appointed and invested the following Officers :
J. J. Mackay S.W., A. J. Braik J.W., E. J. Husey Treasurer, W.H.
Pardoe Secretary, R. B. Fowler S.D., R. Grant J.D., W. Evans
I.G., I. McKinlay D.C., Capt. D. Whyte A.D.C., Alexr. Howden
Steward , Graham Gordon Organist , and W. Robertson Tyler.
A Past Master's jewel, voted by the Lodge, was presented to Bro .
S. A. Hardiman I.P.M., as an acknowledgment of the admirable
manner in which he had conducted the Lodge during the past
year, which was suitably acknowledged .
The report of the Audit Committee was received , and three new
candidates were proposed for the next meeting. This concluding
the business of the evening the Lodge was closed , and the
Brethren adjourned to the large dining-hall for the enjoyment of
the more social benefits of the Craft .
Bro . Sydney F. Mackway,the new Master, was born on the 18th
April 1851 in London , and was initiated into Freemasonry about
nine years ago in the Skelmersdale Lodge, No. 1618 , held at the
Surrey Masonic Hall. He was one of the founders of the London
Scottish Rifles Lodge. He is J. elect of the Macdonald Chapter ,
No. 1216, and s.o. of the Kintore Mark Lodge, No. 333. “ We
heartily wish him success on his present promotion .
o which , to a true and genuineMason , would never be forgotten .
PROVINCIAL .
ST . JOHN THE BAPTIST LODGE, No. 39 .
T a Lodge of Emergency held at the Freemasons' Hall, Exeter,
ATthe Prov. G.M. (Bro. Viscount Ebrington ), the Deputy Prov.
G.M. (Bro. W. G. Rogers), and other Grand Lodge Officers were
present and witnessed an initiation . At the close the P.G.M.
congratulated the W.M. (Bro. Andrew Hope) and the Officers on
the excellent working of the Lodge.
Chronicle . [ 26TH MAY 1894.
LOYAL CAMBRIAN LODGE, No. 110 .
T the meeting on Thursday, the 3rd inst., at Merthyr-Tydvil,
ATBro. Sandbrook W.M. presiding, it was decided to present to
Dr. Dyke P.M.a portrait of himself in recognition of the interest
ing fact that for fifty-five years he has been a subscribing
member of the Lodge, and is probably, says the “ South Wales
Daily News," the oldest subscribing member of any Masonic Lodge
in England.
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YORK LODGE, No. 236 .
an interesting presentation was made to Bro. Councillor E.
W. Purnell a Past Master of the Lodge, as a memento of the
occasion of his marriage. The present consisted of a very handsome
case of ivory and electro -plated cutlery, and was handed to the
recipient by Bro . Joseph Todd P.M.and Prov. G. Treasurer, who in
the course of an appropriate speech eulogised the services of Bro.
Purnell and tendered to him the hearty congratulations of the
Lodge on his marriage.
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LODGE OF UNITY, No. 267 .
T the annual meeting on Thursday, the 17th inst., at the
ATLodge Room in the Macclesfield Arms Hotel, Macclesfield,
Bro. Councillor Edwin Crew W.M. presiding, the Mayor (Bro .
Alderman Geo. Fountain ) was unanimonsly elected W.M.for the
ensuing year.
Bro. Crew congratulated his Worship on his election , and the
Lodge on their selection , feeling sure that the Mayor would devote
the same assiduity and attention to the duties of the Lodge that he
applied to everything he undertook, and that the interests of
Masonry would be promoted by the appointment. The Mayor
briefly acknowledged the compliment paid him .
the borough have been members of one of the two Masonic
Lodges.
O 0 O
LODGE OF FAITH , No. 581.
10 perform three Ceremonies upon an ordinary night may be
task in a fairly representative Lodge, and in the midst of a Whit
week saturnalia which Lancashire folks, and more especially the
residents in and immediately around Manchester enjoy with such
holiday abandon , may be characterised as extraordinary devotion
to duty even on the part of thorough going Masons. Yet on Wed
nesday of last week an Initiation, a Passing, and a Raising were
undertaken at the above Lodge, and what is more to the point they
were cheerfully and satisfactorily performed .
In the first instance a ballot was taken for Mr. George Edward
Mellor, Engineer, Fairfield , which terminated successfully ,and the
candidate , by the aid of Bro. Brown W.M.,made his first researches
into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry. Bro. Jabez Hibbs
subsequently passed to the degree of a F.C., this ceremony also
being performed by the W.M., while the third ceremony, that of
raising Bro . Stepben Watson was undertaken by Bro . G. H. Bar
nes I.P.M. The working tools in each instance were presented and
explained by Bro. Joseph Lever J.W.
At the festive board, the W.M. proposed the health of the
newly -initiated Brother, saying that though Bro . Mellor might
have felt nervous whilst being taken through the first degree , it
was a natural failing which he would no doubt get the better of as
he made further progress. Bro . Brown paid a very high tribute to
the candidate , and stated that he had known him as a companion
of his boyhood's days, and he could safely affirm that he
possessed those qualifications wbich were eminently calculated to
produce a good and true Freemason .
Bro. Mellor, in reply , said that it afforded him exceeding
great pleasure to be there and respond in the capacity of a newly
initiated candidate. Judging from what little he had seen ,
Freemasonry was one of those things which brings individuals
more into social contact with each other, and he believed that he
should become attached to it as its principles were made clear to
him . He apologised for the shortness of his speech , saying that he
did not feel well, but hoped to gratify their expectations upon some
future occasion .
The W.M. proposed the health ofthe newly-passed Brother, to
which Bro. Hibbs said in response that it was with very great
pleasure he could admit the fact of having enjoyed the second
ceremony better than the first, and he anticipated that when he
came to the third degree he should be able to speak of it stillmore
satisfactorily .
The W.M.also proposed the health of the newly -raised Brother,
saying that Bro . Watson would no doubt be glad to find himself
out of his difficulties in Masonry. Apparently what he had seen
he had appreciated . The third ceremony especially was one
Bro . Watson admitted the truth of Bro . Brown's remarks, and
acknowledged that the third degree was indeed a beautiful cere
mony, the memory of which he should retain throughout his life.
He thanked the Officers for the trouble they had taken in pulling
him through
At the festive board , songs, recitations, etc., were given by
several Brethren , which were a pleasant contrast to the various
toasts and speeches .
There were present :-Bros. Henry B. Brown W.M., Joseph
Lever J.W., W. Jones S.D., Robert Adshead J.D., G. H. Scott I.G.,
J. C. Brown Treasurer, J. M. Frost Secretary , G. H. Barnes I.P.M.,
S. Whittaker P.M., B. Swift P.M., E. Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON'S
CHRONICLE ), Stephen Watson, Saml. Andrew , Jabez Hibbs, Chas.
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26T8 Mar 18 ) ason'
The Freem
H. Griffiths, Dr. Edwin E. Jones, A. Painter P.M., John Greenup
P.M.,JChadderton ,J. T. Moorhouse. Visitors : – Bros. Ernest o .
Ritson 1161 , Henry Hallowell Org. 1073, and others.
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DUNCOMBE LODGE, No. 1486 .
A installed W.M., and he invested the following as his Officers :
Bros. J. R. Gill I.P.M., J.Henning S.W., George Watts J.W., Rev.
W. Stock Chaplain, W. Davirs š.N. , G. S. Hillyar J.D., Joseph
FoalTreasurer, W. T. MooreSecretary, Joseph Cranch Organist,
E. H. Dibben I.G., E. J. Wilson S.S., Hartley Braithwaite J.S.,
John Lee Tyler, J. H. Square D.C. , and Hon. H. V. Duncombe
Representative on the Committee of Petitions. Afterwards at the
King's Arms Hotel, & sumptuous banquet was served by Bro. H.
W. Thomas.
o at Whitby on Thursday, 17th inst. , and installed Bro . T. Atkinson
EBBISHAM LODGE, No. 2422.
\HE annual installation meeting washeld on Monday, the 14th
THE inst. , at the King's Head Hotel, Epsom . There was a
smaller attendance than usual, owing to the meeting being held on
Bank holiday.
The Lodge was opened by Bro. J. O'Connell the W.M., and the
minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The
ballot was taken for one joining member which was declared
unanimous.
Bro. James Andrews S.W. W.M. elect was presented by Bro.
F. W. Coles P.M. P.G. Std. B. Eng., and he was duly installed by
the outgoing W.M. in his usual excellent style.
The following were invested as Officers ;— Bros. J. O'Connell
I.P.M. , Charles P. King S.W. , W. J. Green J.W. , W. Pile P.M.
Treas., T. J. Lawes P.M. Sec., H. A. P. Genge S.D. , E. G. Wilson
J.D. , T. K. Wenham D.C. , W.G. Langlands I.G. , G. C. Burry P.M.
Organist , J. O. Jacobs and W. R. Tytheridge Stewards, and A.
Rowley Tyler.
The following Visitors were present :-Bros. G. Hopkinson P.M.
14 P.D.G.D.C. Eng ., T. A. Hill P.M. 1347 P.P.G. Org., E. L. G.
Houndle P.M. 1826 P.P.G. Chap ., A. C. Wood P.M. 1856, H. H.
Jones P.M. 1586 , J. J. Caney P.M. 198, F. A. Norton P.M. 1892,
A. H. Lee P.M. 1223, E. Birch 2384 , P. J. Rowlands 2096 , H. M.
Grellier I.G. 2140, E , Lett 1792, C. Woodford 14 , C. W. Randall
1799 .
At the banquet which followed, the Loyal and Masonic toasts
were given and responded to, and the pleasures of the evening were
greatly enhanced by recitations, selections on the violin , and songs,
by Bros. Lee, Hill, Burry and Birch , Bro. Burry having charge of
the musical arrangements.
O O
DUKE OF YORK LODGE, No. 2449.
THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine Hotel, Manches
. .
William Boden P.M. 1588 W.M. , Wm . T. Schofield P.M. 1219
P.P.G.D. I.P.M. , Fred Warburton S.W. , Thos. T. Hardicker J.W.,
Jas. Andrew P.M. P.S.G.D., Clement Jno. Hall Treas., Robert
Meggitt S.D., Jobn Kinsey J.D., Geo. A. Bowden I.G. , Oates Rush.
ton D.C , T. H. Stott S.S., C. Houston, Arthur Scarlett Org ., A. G.
Bryce J.S., J. H. Maybury, H. Eastwood, J. T. Whittle, Wm .Leigh ,
Thos. D. Lightfoot, T. H. Wooler, J. B. Marshall, H. B. Rudolph,
Edward Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ). Visitors :
Bros. J. M. H. Blamey_W.M . 163, S. Searle J. W. 633, R. H.
Ibbotson I.G. 1588 , A. T. McGregor P.M. P.P.J.G.D. 654, John
Marsden P.M. P.P.G.D.C. 654, John Hawthorn P.M. P.P.G.S.B.
654, W. H. Taylor 2269, Thos. Morrell 1052, A. Yates 1814.
After the confirmation of minutes a ballot was taken for the
host of the hotel, Bro. Charles Omar Wilkinson (Albany Lodge, No.
151 , Newport, Isle of Wight) as a Joining Member, and this was
unanimous in his favour . A ballot taken for Mr. Richard Chis
well, Eccles, was also favourable, and this gentleman was initiated
by Bro. Boden , who was assisted by Bro. Hardicker, the latter
presenting and explaining the working tools, and also rendering the
charge.
This over, the Lodge was advanced, and Bros. H. B. Rudolph
and H. Eastwood were raised to the sublime degree, both cere
monies being performed by Bro . W. T. Schofield P.M.
Th sual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were honoured , the same being very pleasantly relieved by
songs, recitations, etc., by members and visitors.
ROYAL ARCH .
ST. JOHN'S CHAPTER , No. 328.
THE annual meeting washeld at Torquay on Tuesday, 15th inst.
follow : Comp. W. Searley Z. , W. Hersey H. , T. Beckett J. , the
installed Past Principals assisting at the ceremony being Comps.
J. Dodge, John Lane, and W. Taylor.
The accounts were satisfactory, and candidates were proposed
for exaltation . The Companions afterwards dined in the lower
hall.
Comp. A. T. Blaney, in responding to the toast of the Installing
Principal, which was proposed in eulogistic terms by Comp. Dodge,
referred to the unavoidable absence of Comp. John Taylor, the
retiring Z. , and said it was a pleasure for bim to do the work
on behalf of such an excellent Companion and worthy Mason .
Other toasts followed .
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MARK MASONRY .
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LEBANON LODGE, No. 325.
THE annual meeting was held at Lostwithiel on the 17th inst. ,
of St. Austell, P.P.G.J.W., assisted by A Board of Installed Masters.
The W.M. invested the Officers for the ensuing year.
After the Lodge tbe Brethren repairel to the Monmouth Hotel
to dinner.
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STREONSHALH LODGE, No. 337.
ROTHER Colonel Richard G. Smith P.G.D. Deputy Prov.
as W.M. for the ensuing year. The other Officers were appointed
and invested . After the ceremony, the Brethren dined together in
their banqueting room , the W.M. presiding.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of
our Correspondents.
All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee
of good faith .
We cannot undertako to return rejected communications .
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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE MEETINGS.
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—The Mark Masons of North and East
Yorkshire are invited by their chief, the Hon . W. T. Orde-Powlett,
to make a retrograde movement, or at least that is my idea of his
proposal to hold all future meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge
at the same place.
York may be a most convenient place of assembly for the
Masons of the district, but I think it most unwise for a Provincial
authority to always meet at the same place, to the neglect of other
centres quite as deserving and equally desirous of taking their
share in the work. I think you will ågree with me that in the
present age as much variety as is possible should be arranged by
those in authority, and every attempt to limit the sphere of
operations should be opposed by those interested in the general
welfare of a district. It may sometimes appear more desirable or
convenient to favour some particular spot , but on the whole it
must be more beneficial to devote attention to the whole of a
Province.
I am , Yours fraternally,
ON THE ROAD.
THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL ,
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—While there is yet ample time to
arrange the necessary preliminaries I should like to ask the
executive Officers of the Boys Festival to insist on proper arrange
ments being made in regard to the return journey from Brighton.
The Railway Company must know how many special trains are
necessary for the work they have to perform , and ought to decide
beforehand when certain trains are tostart, and where they are to
go to .
On a previous occasion they did not appear to study either one
or the other, with the result that it was very much later than was
expected before a start was made for London, and the train that
was said to be bound for London Bridge went to Victoria , arriving
there so much behind time that I and others were prevented from
catching our train to the Midlands, and lost valuable time in
consequence , besides the expense of having to stay in London for
the night. There ought to be no difficulty in reaching London in
time for the midnight trains to the north , but unless strong
representations are made to the Railway Company they will not
exert themselves to do it, and visitors may, as a consequence, have
cause to regret their support of our Institution.
Yours fraternally ,
MIDLAND ,
LORD ROSE BERY ON ENTERPRISE .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
SIR,-Having been asked to give my opinion on the Landscape
Advertising, which was so humorously referred to by Lord Rosebery,
at the Royal Academy Banquet, will you allow me space to say
that no one enjoyed Lord Rosebery's speech more than I did, and
if anydoubt had previously existed in mymind as to the effective
ness of this form of advertising, he dispelled it. Much has been
made of this being an American idea, but boards have been used in
fields by my firm ten years, and by other English advertisers in a
small way much further back, but like all good things it is being
spoilt by so many now taking it up ; this fact alone is sufficient
to assuro me it is time to stay my hand and look out for “ pastures
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new, " and I would like to suggest to any “ Landscape Spoiler,"
that if for reasons best known to himself he is wishful to retire
from the field, now is an auspicious time to declare his intention .
I am fully convinced there is very little interest taken in the
matter by the general public, and it is to them I call, and if the
few who are desirous of keeping this “ A Beautiful World ," would
worry their minds more about the ugliness and squalor of streets
where people have to dwell , they would be better occupied than in
trying to gratify their present whim , and by so doing depriving
farmers, fishermen and others from getting a little help. There
has been a lot of exaggerated rubbish written and spoken as to
what advertisers intend doing ; they have to exercise judgment as
to what amount to spend on any one system , and I question when
Ladas wins the Derby if the amount of her gains for her illustrious
owner would provide with sails all the boat-owners who have
applied to me . I am sorry to have disappointed so many and
benefitted so few. Again, it is against the interest of any advertiser
to put up these expensive boards too closely, and my fixers, I am
sorry to say, have erred in this respect in some few instances,
which will have to be rectified as my agreements expire. They
have orders to avoid interfering with any “ nice bits of stuff," as
a Liverpool lawyer once described a lovely view to me , and this
reminds me how differently landscape effects individuals. I was
about two years ago having lunch at the Hotel at the head of
Lake Coniston , and a lady and a gentleman were seated at the
same table. Their conversation was not conducted in a whisper,
and I was interested when she remarked to her companion- " See !
my dear, that is the Coniston Old Man ," and his answer, which was
brief, bears out my argument, for it ran—“ What I that wretched
thing."
Yours faithfully,
THOMAS BEECHAM .
St. Helens, 21st May 1894.
ACROSS THE BORDER .
THE Grand Master of Scotland officiated at the Installation of
T working up. When they got a new man he was anxious to acquit
on the 16th inst., being supported by a large number of Grard
Officers. After the ceremony of the day Sir Chas. Dalrymple
briefly addressed the newly -installed Provincial Master on the
importance of the occasion , and the interest which attached to it,
making a graceful reference to the former holders of the Office.
Brother Hope replied in appropiate terms, expressing his desire to
maintain the honour of the position and further the interests of
Masonry in the Province.
Subsequently, on the invitation of Bro. Hope, the Brethren of
the Province met him at dinner, over 130 sitting down, and the
usual Loyal toasts being afterwards honoured .
The Provincial Grand Master said he had the honour to place
before them a toast which he knew all present would join heartily
in, and would feel heartily the good wishes that the toast implied.
He thought there would be as much heartiness on the general
principle of the toast - the Grand Lodge of Scotland -- as there
would be in the application when he came to couple with it the
name of the Grand Master of Masons in Scotland at the present
time. He believed it was his first visit in that Province since he
had been Grand Master of Scotland . But Sir Charles Dalrymple
bore a name well known throughout Scotland, and as well liked as
known. He was called upon in the interests of the Craft to take
up the highest and most distinguished position in the Craft
somewhat suddenly , and he had no doubt some would have feared
to face the thing with the many useful works with which he is
engaged . It was a serious and important position ; it was the
highest position a man could attain to but it was therefore a
position that required careful thought and energetic working, and
he believed he was speaking within the mark when he asserted
that Sir Chas. Dalrymple not only accepted the position , but set
before him a high standard and was working up to that high
standard in the way in which he was doing his duties as Grand
Master. He felt that Masons all over Scotland ought to feel their
deep gratitude to Sir Chas. Dalrymple. He would hardly call
to the
moment on what by courtesywas called aholiday. Well, he
believed the holiday consisted of performing the functions of his
office upon every day of the weekduring which that holiday was
supposed to extend.
Sir Charles Dalrymple, in replying, said he did not know who
invented the custom of interposing a song between the speech that
was made by the proposer of a toast and a speech in reply to the
toast; but it was a benevolent invention because it gave a man
who was unaccustomed to public speaking an opportunity of
collecting his thoughts , and considering how much of the speech
that had been delivered before his might work in with his remarks.
He noticed their chairman drew a distinction between the personal
and collective character of the toast, and for his part he should
have liked if he had dwelt more upon the subject of Grand Lodge
than upon his endeavours to fill the chair of the Grand Lodge ; but
it was not unnatural on the part of a friend of his that he should
say on an occasion of this kind something kind and indulgent
about him. He recognised the truth of what he said that the
invitation to accept the high Masonic position which he held was
quite unexpected by him . He had said it before, and he might say it
again, that if he had had notice of the honour that was to have
been conferred upon him he should have been inclined to say he
was a busy man and unable to do it justice, because he had all his
life been against figureheads. He was against a man filling a high
position and not doing the work—and the post had been so well
filled by men not so busy as he was that he felt by contrast that it
might be difficult to fill the duties adequately, but with the
Assistance of particular friends he had done his best to fulfil the
Chronicle. [ 26TH MAY 1894 .
duties, and although their host and chairman had spoken
ironically of the holiday which they were at present enjoying,
he would jut it to any one present could they enjoy a holiday
better than in the company they were in that day ? If he
never spent a holiday worse than he had spent that day be
would be thankful . But of course there was the more serious side
of the matter ; because he always felt not only was it right to go
where one was asked to go aul perform as well as one could the
duties of the office, but the hope was always felt that the visit of
Grand Lodge, especially of such a deputation as was with him
that day, led to the encouragement of the district which they
visited, and he hoped that would be the result of their visit here,
Still he knew they came at great inconvenience to themselves.
They came partly to support him , but partly also out of a sense of
the importance of the occasion that had brought them together.
As he had heard their Chairman say the speeches should be short,
he would close by reminding them that the prosperity of Grand
Lodge was the prosperity of Freemasonry throughout the country,
and therefore let them remember that the best way to support
Grand Lodge was to see that all the daughter Lodges of the
Province with which they were connected were as efficient as
possible. That was the best way of showing their friendliness to
Grand Lodge.
Continuing, Sir Charles said he might be allowed to pass next
without the intervention of the song to propose the next toast, and
he might say the toast of theevening, the Provincial Grand Lodge
of Linlithgowshire. The Provincial Grand Lodge had existed since
something like 1827 so far as its erection went, but he believed it
did not come into working order till 1832. They had always had
great men in the country to preside over their proceedings, and
although, as he had said at an earlier period of the day, the P.G.
Lodge had had its ups and downs, still it had had its periods of
steady progress too , and nothing showed that better than the figures
which were before them on the card. They had there Lodges of the
very oldest date, and Lodges of very recent creation , so that the
G.L. of Linlithgowshire had kept moving all these years, and had
kept up to date. The great thingwas to keep movingand endeavour
to have the separate Lodges of the Province in as good working order
as possible. He anticipated with great confidence that the
installation ofthe new P.G. Master would be the signal for a new
himself well, and when his election had been , as he had understood
it was in this case , unanimous, there would be a general desire to
rally round him and secure that his appointment should be the
signal for going ahead in all Masonic matters. He had a much
more compact Province to rule over than he (Sir Charles) had in
the West. The question had been raised some time ago as to what
counties in Scotland bordered on the sea . There was not a stormy
sea between any Lodge and another in Linlithgowshire. In his
Province they might have a deputation from one Lodge to another,
and on the way they were in danger of suffering from sea sickness;
and as some of the Brethren present with him had to visit Islay in
a dayor two, he hoped they might not have to enjoy an experience of
that kind. Their P.G.M. had no such experience to face ; he had
no terror, except that terror which they had all experienced that
night of having a camera directed against him , and with the
greatest possible doubt as to the result. It gave him great pleasure
to see so many young Masons around him that night. It gave him
great pleasure to see so many young Masons coming forward to bear
their part, for it gave them the hope that when the older men were
withdrawn from the scene, or ceased to be presentable, they might
take their place and do what they could topromote the prosperity
of the Masonic Craft in Scotland.
The toast was received with enthusiasm , and accorded full
honours.
The Prov. Grand Master, in reply, said the Prov. Grand Lodge of
Linlithgowshire had every intention of doing their best to keep
up the high dignity of the Order to which they belonged. They
desired to see Masonry honoured in the country,and they desired to
do their duty as Masons in that sphere of life in which it had pleased
Providence to place them .
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND FREEMASONRY.
DACBAGrand Mastership of Guernsey and Alderney. Medical
men are to be found as foreign or colonial District Grand Masters
bnt never before, as far as we are aware, has a member of the
profession attainedto so higha rank in the Masonic hierarchy as
that achieved by Dr. Balfour Cockburn , who is to be warmly con
gratulated on the receipt of this mark of favour from the Most
Worshipful the Grand Master His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales. There has always been a strong bond of alliance between
the profession and the Craft. Portraits of many distinguished
physicians are to be foundon the walls of the Freemasons' Hall in
Great Queen Street, and it should be remembered that these wor.
thies were distinguished and leading Masons long before a Grand
Lodge was ever thought of. One of the best conducted and most
successful of the Benevolent Institutions of the Craft — the Girls
School- was originated and founded by Dr. Ruspini in the days of
the Georges. Dr. Balfour Cockburn , now Provincial Grand Master
of Guernsey and Alderney, is a retired army surgeon , who served
throughout the Crimean campaign and was for many years in the
Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Engineers, retiring as a brigade.
surgeon in 1881.- " British Medical Journal."
Bro. Oxley P.M. has accepted the invitation of the
Doric Lodge of Instruction , No. 933 , to work the cere
mony of Installation at the regular meeting on the 29th
inst . , at the Plough Tavern , Bow Road .
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Twentieth year of issue . ] SATURDAY ,
OUR BOYS .
T is very gratifying to know that the Board of
I “ Stewards for the coming Festival of the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys numbers upwards of 500
Brethren , but it is yet early to hazard any opinion as to
what will be the result of that celebration, although
the prospect is sufficiently promising to justify a
favourable view being entertained as to the outcome of
the last of the great Masonic Charity Festivals of 1894 ;
indeed, it is not too much to say we are looking forward
to such an announcement from the Secretary of the
Institution , Brother McLeod , as shall eclipse the past
successes of the year, and place the Boys School
once more at the head of the three Institutions, in
regard to the total of promised subscriptions .
As we said when speaking of the success that
attended the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , the gratifying total of that celebra
tion was not achieved at the cost of the other great
Charity Funds, and we shall be very much surprised if
the result of the Boys Festival is of such a character as
to upset the views we then entertained. We believe it
is more likely to prove that the friends of our youngest
Institution were aroused to greater activity when they
viewed the successes of their fellows, and have been
fully alive to the necessity of energetic action in the
friendly rivalry that exists between the three great
benevolent funds of English Masonry ; but however this
may be there is the indisputable fact before us that a
very brief period remains in which to enlist the services
Institu
of freshtion is the least
Stewards, fortun
while ateequally
it is in regard to amoun
true tof 1
that this
its invested funds and permanent income, and as a
consequence it has to rely to a greater extent on the
subscriptions or donations of Brethren who interest
themselves in its affairs for the time being .
As already stated , the Board of Stewards is upwards
of 500 strong, but these figures can hardly be dealt with
on the basis of past experiences so far as probable
average from each is concerned, for about two- fifths of
the whole body are members of the Chairman's Province
of West Yorkshire, and there being so large a number of
workers in that one district it would be unwise to count
on a high average from each, although we fully recognise
the marvellous resources of the West Yorkshire Masons,
their continued sympathy with the aged and orphans of
Freemasonry in distress , but above all the loyalty they
entertain towards their leader , as evidenced whenever
they have the opportunity of displaying it ; but all these
forces combined can hardly secure such a total as would
be needed if West Yorkshire's average per Steward was
to be kept up to the high figure of the general returns
of the past. Still, we look forward to something
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exceptional , and are fully prepared for a most gratifying
surprise , something of which even the West Yorkshire
Masons themselves will be proud , and this notwith
standing their many grand achievements of the past.
Leaving this one district that will assuredly play so
important a part in the returns of the Boys Festival of
the year , it is satisfactory to know that nearly every
other division of English Freemasonry is represented,
the London contingent being particularly strong , a fact
that is not to be wondered at when we bear in mind the
many occasions on which Brother McLeod personally
advocates the claims of the Institutions in our Lodges,
and the force with which he presses the special needs
of the Fund for which he so efficiently discharges the
duty of Secretary. We do not recognise Freemasons as
being a particularly impressionable body of men , but we
can well understand them being aroused by such appeals
as Bro . McLeod is capable of making, and are convinced
the Institution of which he is the representative would
réap a much richer harvest were it possible for him to
second the exertions of the Stewards by a personal
appeal to the members of every Lodge represented on
the present Board of Stewards, although in expressing
such an opinion we by no means desire to cast any
discredit on the Stewards themselves, in whom we
fully recognise the true workers of the day.
Five hundred Stewards is indeed a grand body of
supporters for either of our Institutions, and it is but
reasonable to expect from such an array a particularly
gratifying return . It may be too late to aim at any great
increase in the numerical strength of the Board, but it
is8 by no means too late for a supreme effort to be made
that would produce the most satisfactory results. No
doubt every one of the Stewards has worked hard for the
cause he has at heart, and probably he has exhausted
every source from which he would be likely to gain
subscriptions for the fund, but let each make one more
effort, and aim at securing at least another ten guineas
for his list, and we might swell the general total by
upwards of £ 5,000 . It is in such connection we recognise
the special strength of numbers, the comparatively
speaking small addition from each Steward at present on
the
splendid augmentation we have referred to. Here then
is the opportunity that yet renains to the Craft in
connection with the coming Festival of the Boys
School , and although the task may appear almost
insurmountable to the majority of the Stewards, we hope
most of them will find it possible to overcome it ere
the returns have to be handed in for announcement on
the day of the celebration .
We are glad the Stewards have decided on Brighton
for the Festival, as we believe a visit to that popular
resort is one of the attractions of the year, and has had
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not a little to do with the successes that have been
announced there in years gone by and which will , we
hope, be repeated on the 27th of this month to an even
more gratifying extent than hitherto .
UNITED GRAND LODGE.
THE usual Quarterly Communication will be held on
T the Bye -laws; three propositions were handed in for
Agenda , published elsewhere in this issue , will be brought
forward for consideration .
The special items of interest include the offer by
Bro . John Lane of the copyright of a second edition of
his “ Masonic Records," which the Board of General
Purposes favourably recommends to the notice of Grand
Lodge. We shall be pleased to see the suggestion of
the Board adopted, as showing an interest in Masonic
literature that has not hitherto been manifest , and also
because labours such as those of Bro . Lane are deserving
of something in the way of official recognition.
A notice of motion has been given by a Past Master
of No. 243 , Guernsey , that Rule 218 of the Book of
Constitutions be expunged . This rule provides that
“ The Grand Master shall not be applied to on any business
concerning Masons or Masonry , except through the Grand
Secretary,"
and is to be cut out , we may presume , in order that the
Grand Master may be worried over some matter that
the authorities deem unworthy or unsuited for his
notice. It is to be hoped the proposal will be rejected ,
as the work of Freemasonry should be conducted on
strictly constitutional lines , and it is perfectly safe to
leave it to the channels that have hitherto proved
sufficient for all purposes.
Fifteen new Lodges have been Warranted during the
past quarter, bringing the total up to No. 2518 .
GRAND MARK LODGE.
\ HE usual Quarterly Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
T ' a copy of the Agenda being given in this issue .
The Grand Festival will be subsequently held in the
Frermasons' Tavern , at 7 o'clock , when the Right Hon .
the Earl of Euston Pro Grand Master is expected to
preside .
CONSECRATION : BARNET, No. 2509 .
THIS new Lodge was inaugurated under
very
, carriages on for the occasion , and Mr. Holmes , the
Barnet, on Monday, the ceremony of Consecration being
performed by the Grand Secretary in a most exemplary
manner, while the names of his assistants in the chief
duties of the day are sufficient guarantee that their
part of the work was also well carried out .
The following Brethren were present :
CONSECRATING OFFICERS. - E. Letchworth Grand Secretary as
W.M., George Everett Past Grand Treasurer as S.W. , James Terry
Past Grand Sword Bearer as J.W. , Frank Richardson Past Grand
Deacon as D.C. , Rev. J.Studhclme Brownrigg Past Grand Chap
lain as Chaplain , George Read Grand Standard Bearer as 1.G.
FOUNDERS. - J. Morrison McLeod, William Belchamber, Robert
Cranston , J. A. Witthaus, H. T. Matthews , C.C., F. S. Plowright,
John Falconer, F. E. Witthaus, William Baddeley, Harold Imray,
W. Sargeant Lee, William Fitch , Frank Attree , J. McLeod Rains
ford, J. Spencer Chapman .
VISITORS. - Henry Tombs P.G.D. P.P.S.G.W. Wilts. , F. R. W.
Hedges P.G. Sw. B., Alfred C. Spaull P.G. Stand . B. , H. Sadler G.
Tyler, H. Wbale 771, Samuel Grist 702, T. W. Scales 186, W. Lake
P.M. 131 P.P.G. Reg. Cornwall , W. A. Scurrah P.M. 167 P.P.G.S.
of Works Middlesex , W. Lewis P.M. 1385 P.P.G.A.D.C. Herts, J.
Stephens Prov. G.S.D. Bucks., E. Valeriani P.M. 1687, S. R. Lovett
P.M. 3, B. G. Elliott W.M. 2020, Frank W. Bateman 206 , W. P.
Barnsdall W.M. 25, J. Brittain P.M. 1385 P.P.G.W. Herts., G. B.
Abbott P.M. 1385 , James F. Haskins P.G.O. Essex, C. T. Orchard,
J. Euerby P.M. 1385, Rev. F. Matthews 292 (S.C.), Henry J. Klubt,
J. H. Gunn W.M. 2331 , William Baker, W. Blankley W.M. 1298,
R. Davidson 289 (S.C.) , J. Cooper S.W. 3, Ernest Loder I.G. 179,
W. Hucks 834,F. C. Collingwood W.M. 1365, J. Carey , J. Lowthin
P.M , 1385 P.P.G.W. Herts., F. G. Mason1385, W. W.Morgan 177,
H. J. Tibbatts P.M., G. T. Cox W.M. 3, L. Mantell, Bullen Spicer
1385, Daniel Price 1928, George May 2000, MaldwynHumphrys
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At the conclusion of the usual ceremonies of
Consecration Bro . T. M. McLeod was installed as first
Master of the Lodge, and the following appointed as the
assistant Officers :-R. Cranston S.W. , J. A. Witthaus
J.W. , H. T. Matthews, C.C. ( elected ) Treasurer, F. S.
Plowright Secretary, J. Falconer S.D. , F. E. Witthaus
J.D. , W. Baddeley I.G. , W. S. Lee P.M. D.C. , Harold
Imray and W. Fitch Stewards, L. G. Reinhardt Tyler.
The Master , Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary , and Bro .
Imray ( Steward ) were elected as the Committee to frame
initiation ; and then the W.M. proposed a hearty vote
of thanks from the Lodge to Bro. Letchworth and the
others who had assisted him in the Consecration . Bro .
McLeod further proposed that the Grand Secretary and
his assistants should be elected Honorary Members, and,
as a memento of the day's proceedings , begged Brother
Letchworth's acceptance of one of the Founder's Jewels
of the Lodge , which the Brethren were anxious to
present him as some tangible expression of thanks for
what he had done on their behalf .
Bro . Letchworth tendered his sincere thanks, both
on behalf of the very distinguished Grand Officers who
had assisted him that day , and also on his own behalf,
for the vote of thanks and the high compliment the
members had paid them in electing them Honorary
Members . He should retain the jewel as a pleasing
memento of a very interesting occasion .
A letter of regret at inability to attend was read
from Bro . T. Halsey, M.P., who said he wished with all
his heart that the new Lodge could have been in his
Province ; but he trusted , nevertheless, that as a London
Lodge it might have a great and distinguished future
before it . He also desired the Secretary to express to
the Brethren his heartiest good wishes .
Bros. Keyser , Smithson, Thorpe, Oliver Papworth,
Eve , Stanley Attenborough and others also wrote
expressing their inability to be present .
Hearty good wishes having been tendered on bealfh
of the many Visitors , the Lodge was closed and banquet
was subsequently served . The banquet was provided
by Messrs. Spiers and Pond, under the personal super
vision of Bro. Mantell , the manager at Freemasons'
Tavern , and the efforts of himself and staff were certainly
deserving of the warmest praise. The rapidity with
which the Hall was cleared and the banquet tables
arranged was particularly noticeable, especially when
compared with many experiences in the past, the whole
being accomplished in a few minutes over the half -hour.
Messrs. Spiers and Pond certainly excelled themselves
in this display of energetic and efficient outdoor
catering . The comfort of the Visitors was also enhanced
by the arrangements made for their journey to and from
London , the Great Northern Company putting saloon
Station Master at New Barnet , doing all in his power to
second the efforts of those who had the inanagement of
the day's proceedings.
After the banquet the Worshipful Master introduced
as the first toast : the Queen , God bless her ; the Craft,
may it flourish, root and branch .
In proposing the health of the Grand Master he said
the Barnet Lodge , the youngest on the roll of England ,
was proud of the Grand Master, and hoped they would
not soon lose his services for Masonry .
A few more words were needed in proposing the next
toast- that of the Grand Officers. The Master was
delighted in having such a goodly array of distinguished
Masons around him . They could not expect the Grand
Master himself to attend and open their Lodge, but they
had had the Grand Master's representative in Brother
Letchworth , and he ventured to say - with all loyalty , he
could assure them — that the Grand Master himself could
not have done the work better than Brother Letchworth
had done . Their Brother Brownrigg was in reality a
Grand Chaplain , one who was respected far and near;
Brother Everitt was the chosen Treasurer of Grand
Lodge, and the honour conferred on him was richly
deserved ; Brother Richardson was a model Director of
Ceremonies ; while another of the acting Officers, Brother
Read , was well deserving of the appointment lately
conferred upon him , and would no doubt add to the
reputation alreadyenjoyed by the GrandOfficers. They
had also other distinguished inembers of the body among
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them , in the person of Bro . Tombs, a PastGrand Deacon ,
and Bro . Spaull, a Past Grand Standard Bearer, with his
two colleagues in the work of the Masonic Institutions,
Bros. Terry and Hedges . The Lodge was really much
obliged to the Grand Secretary and the other Grand
Officers for their attendance.
Bro . Brownrigg responded , having , as he said , the
privilege of age over his colleagues included in the toast.
He spoke of the punctuality that had been observed
during the day, and the commendable expedition that
had been practised . The advantages of their meeting
were mutual, for as they must all know middle aged
gentlemen such as himself were apt to get a little slow ,
and it was well they should be re-aroused to activity by
such displays as they had witnessed that night. When
ever the occasion offered he should endeavour to become
as energetic and prompt as the founders of the Barnet
Lodge had shown themselves.
In proposing the next toast the W.M. was sure , after
the very happy proceedings of the day , that the Brethren
would respond with every cordial and hearty good
expression — it was that of the Consecrating Officer, Bro .
Letchworth . Bro . McLeod felt the hearty response that
had followed the announcement of that name was
sufficient recommendation for the toast. The founders
and visitors were delighted to have had Bro . Letchworth
among them , and they, as well as every other member
of the Order, were pleased to have him in the position
of Grand Secretary . It was a general hope that he
would enjoy health and strength to carry out his duties
for many years to come, to the satisfaction of the Craft,
and the gratification of his good self.
Bro . Letchworth availed himself of the earliest
opportunity to express his warmest thanks for the
reception given to the toast just proposed by the Master.
It had afforded him — and he was sure he was justified in
coupling all those who had been with him in this matter
-the greatest pleasure to launch their new Lodge into
existence . He had been associated for thirty -two years
with the neighbouring districts of Enfield , Edmonton
and Friern Barnet, so that he was probably known to
some of those who were or would becomemembers of
the Lodge . From his knowledge of the surroundings
he was sure the Lodge was destined to occupy an
important position among the Lodges of the metropolis,
and he trusted the existence of this Lodge at New
Barnet would have the effect of stimulating the Masonic
feeling of the district, and further, that the Lodge would
work in harmony with the other Lodges ofthe neighbour
hood , particularly the Gladsmuir, which had so long
been established at High Barnet.
Bro . Letchworth then proposed the toast of the
evening - the health of the Worshipful Master. It had
afforded him particular pleasure in being permitted to
instal Bro . McLeod into the chair. Their Master had
already made a name for himself in the North and in the
Midlands, where he had won Provincial honours . It
was his privilege last year to be a colleague with Brother
McLeod on the management of the Boys School, and
although his other duties had prevented his proper
attention to the work , he had at least learnt how much
that Institution owed to its Secretary .
Bro . McLeod responded . The very gratifying way
in which the toast bad been proposed and received had
aroused him to a recognition of the responsibilities of the
post he had been placed in by the Barnet Lodge , for
Though they might have made a very good start, there
were many difficulties that might crop up , even in the
earlier days of the Lodge. It was the unanimity and
good feeling existing among the other founders thathad
induced him to accept the Mastership , and he hoped the
same unanimity would continue. It had been stated by
the Grand Secretary - and no one knew better than he
—that the Barnet Lodge was in no way antagonistic to
any other Lodge in the district, and so it would be
proved . Some three years ago an effort had been made
to start the Lodge under the rule of the Provincial
Grand Master of Hertfordshire , but it was found that
the place of meeting was just within the ten mile radius
from Freemasons' Hall, and then the matter dropped ,
but the want of a Lodge continued to be felt, whether it
be a Hertfordshire one or one under the direct rule of
the Grand Lodge of England . The founders had been
particularly careful not to trench in any way on the
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existing Lodges in Barnet ; they were by no means
desirous of cutting them out, as must be obvious if the
monetary test was applied --though he should be very
sorry to bring such considerations into Masonry - for
the new Lodge bad put their fees above those of the
Gladsmuir. There was really no necessity for rivalry ,
and he again desired it to be understood that the Barnet
Lodge would be pleased to join hands with the Gladsmuir
and the Ravenscroft and so secure all the good men and
true in the district into the Masonic fold .
The toast of the Charities was next given . Bro . Mc
Leod felt it was a great honour for their new Lodge that
all three of the Secretaries of the Institutions should be
present at its consecration. The founders were deter
mined not to spend all their funds in eating and
drinking, and were equally determined to win a name
as supporters of the Institutions.
Bro . Hedges replied on behalf of the Girls School.
In the presence of Bro . Terry, who had been connected
with the Benevolent Institution for thirty years, while he
could only boast an association oftwenty years with the
Girls School, he had not expected to be associated with
the toast, but Bro. McLeod had settled the question by
asking both to respond , and he appreciated the kindness
of the Master in giving him an opportunity to tender
thanks on behalf of the Girls School for promised favours
to come, and congratulations on the auspicious start
made by the Lodge . The Girls School was the oldest
of the three Institutions, but he was sure it did not
deteriorate with age- one had only to look at the result
of the various examinations in which the pupils had
taken part to be convinced on this point. The healthy
appearance of the girls was also a matter for congratula
tion , and in this connection it might be mentioned that
notwithstanding the serious epidemic that prevailed at
the School last year , the whole of the children were now
as well as ever, apparently little the worse for the ordeal
through which they had passed .
Bro . Terry followed . It had just been said that the
three Secretaries of the Institutions were all there ;
speaking for himself he was most certainly all there , in
fact he had never been divided . There might be some
who were led away by the frivolities of the girls, or the
splendid calisthenic exercises of the pupils in their
Institution at Battersea ; others might show their pre
ference for the highly educated boys who gratified their
admirers in their athletic displays at Wood Green ; but
as for himself he pinned his faith to the old people , the
mothers and fathers of the present generation , who had
worked in their day to put the Girls and the Boys
Institutions into the position they now occupied . It was
not his lot, as was the case with some others he knew ,
to be besieged day after day by young widows who came
to advocate the claims of their orphan children , his duty
being to interview the aged Widows or old Brethren who
in their declining years found it necessary to appeal to
the Craft for assistance . He could not ask them for
their certificates from the College of Preceptors, or test
them as to their qualifications in the different standards
of education , and was in consequence debarred from
publishing the very telling details as to “ successes
which were made so much of in other quarters. In fact
they were without any special features to draw parti
cular attention to , and had to content themselves with
a bare record of facts proving that the old people were
deserving of consideration . But they could ask what
would Freemasonry have been without the old people ?
Where would the Girls School be, and where the Boys
Institution ? The old people had not been selfish in
their day— first they established the Girls School, then
the Boys, and , nearly half a century later , they gave a
thought for themselves ; they left it very late , and as a
consequence were looked upon as interlopers ; and were
prohibited from holding annual festivals , being only
allowed one every three years ; but it soon became
apparent that honest rivalry without jealousy was bene
ficial to the older funds, and the restriction was removed ,
with the result that all had since worked amicably and
fraternally together-- their only rivalry being as to which
should do the most good . The old people cared for by
the Benevolent Institution were really the citizens of the
world , men and women who had borne the heat and
burden of the day, and as such they were deserving of
every consideration . He could hardly ask for a Steward
 196 The Freemason's
from their Lodge for 1895 , as its first care should be to
support the Institution with which its Master was
associated , but he hoped to be remembered in 1896 , and
in view of the position of the Lodge, on the fringe of the
active Province of Hertfordshire, which was so consis
tent a supporter of the Institutions, he hoped to have a
good return . While desiring to see all the Institutions
supported he thought the old people were entitled to
every consideration, as it was to them the present
generation owed everything — and , as was well known,
ingratitude was a crime worse than murder .
The Master next proposed the toast of the Visitors ,
of whom they had a large array, notwithstanding which
they had hoped for ten more, among whom were such
distinguished local Masons as Bros. Halsey and Keyser .
He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the
name of Bro . Everett, who fully deserved all the honours
conferred upon him ; Bro. Tombs, for many years
Provincial Secretary of Wilts., and now its Scribe E. ;
Bro . Cox the Master of the recommending Lodge ---the
Fidelity , No. 3 — to whom they were much indebted ;
Bro. Barnsdall W.M. 25 ; and the Masters of the two
local Lodges, the Gladsmuir and the Ravenscroft . The
Barnet Lodge members were particularly gratified at the
attendance of the latter, and hoped their presence would
prove butthe cement of the good wishes they entertained
towards their older neighbours.
Bro. Everett replied . It was an unusual departure
from custom to call upon a Brother already toasted to
reply as a Visitor , besides which the Master appeared to
have overlooked the fact that he had just taken part in
making him ( the speaker) a member of the Lodge . He
knew of no more pleasant duty for the Grand Officers
than to assist in such a work as had occupied them that
day. The pleasure was greatly enhanced by the fact
that the members had chosen as their first Master their
good Bro . McLeod , who had made himself very popular
throughout the Craft, not only finding his way to the
hearts of the members, but likewise to their pockets , on
behalf of the Boys Institution . He was sufficiently
behind the scenes to know it was due to the efforts of
the different Secretaries, and the way in which they
advocated the claims of the various funds, that the
success of the Masonic Charities was to be attributed .
Bro . Tombs followed , and in expressing his thanks
desired to show appreciation of Bro .McLeod by handing
him the name of a young lady as Steward for his next
Festival, yet he could hardy do this, as he remembered
that she was not yet christened , still be hoped his
grand-daugbter's support of Bro . McLeod's Institution
would be none the less welcome on that account.
Bro . Cox expressed the pleasure he felt at being
present, and witnessing the successful start of the Lodge
for which they had given their recommendation .
Bro . Collingwood W.M. of the Gladsmuir saw no
necessity for rivalry, and hoped the new Lodge would
work with the older ones of the district , and that each
would show friendliness towards the other .
The toast of the Treasurer, Secretary and other
Officers was honoured , and was acknowledged by Bros.
Matthews, Plowright and Cranston, after which a
compliment was paid to Bro . Mantell (Messrs . Spiers
and Pond) for the excellence of the catering, and to Bro .
Fitzgerald , who had had the direction of the musical
arrangements, in which he was assisted by Bro . Dr.
Haskins , Daniel Price , George May and Maldwyn
Humphrys .
NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
THE Fourth Festival of the Educational Fund or
Lodge was held on the 23rd ult., at York . The general
meeting of the Association took place in the afternoon ,
in the Eboracum Lodge, at which there was a large
attendance of charity representatives from all parts of
the Province .
The report of the Provincial charity representative
(Bro . W. 8. Cowper, Middlesbrough ) was first received .
This recorded that at the April election one boy was
successfully elected to the Boys school, and that at the
May election three aged Masons were elected to the
Chronicle . ( 2ND JUNE 1894 .
benefits of the Masonic Benevolent Institution , and they
will each , as a consequence , receive an annuity of £40
a year. The position of the Province, so far as voting
power in the elections is concerned , is good . In con
nection with the local educational fund , six new candi
dates were placed on the list. A number of grants
were renewed, and the total annual sum now being paid
is £ 104 .
Bro . J. W. Woodall P.G.T. presided over these
proceedings, with the support of the Hon . W. T. Orde
Powlett Deputy Prov . Grand Master. Subsequently
the Brethren , to the number of about forty , dined
together in the Masonic Hall of the York Lodge , under
the presidency of the Marquis of Zetland Prov . Grand
Master. The repast ended , the usual Loyal and Masonic
toasts were proposed , and were followed by that of
“ The Educational Fund of North and East York
shire."
The Marquis of Zetland on this subject said that
the fund was established in 1886 , and held its first
festival in 1889, when the late Duke of Clarence was
present, and the sum realised was £ 1,054. Two festivals
had been held since , at which a little over £500 was
contributed at each , making the total sum then con
tributed $ 2,085. The festivals are now triennial, the
present being the initiatory one, and he trusted it would
turn out to be quite as successful as those which had
preceeded it.
Bro. M. C. Peck ( Prov. Sec.) then read the report of
Lodge and other contributions of the Festival, which
in the whole amounted to about $ 490 .
Bro. Todd P.P.W. and Prov. Treasurer responded
to the toast, after which the toast of the great
Masonic Charities was given by the noble Chairman ,
and responded to by Bro . W. H. Cowper. The latter
Brother said that the Central Schools were finding all
necessities and education for 260 boys and 260 girls,
whilst the Benevolent Institution gave £ 40 a year to
190 old Freemasons, and £ 32 to 240 Widows of deceased
Freemasons ; yet this was not a charity association .
EAST LANCASHIRE .
THE Annual Meeting of the ProvincialGrand Lodge
T was held at the Town Hall, Rochdale , on the 24th
ult . Bro . Colonel Le Gendre N. Starkie P.G.W. Proy.
Grand Master, occupied the throne. There was a large
attendance of Brethren . Of the 107 Lodges of the
Eastern Division only one was unrepresented .
Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , letters
of apology for absence were read from the D.P.G.M.
Bro . Geo. Mellor P.G.D., Bros. Geo. Galloway, J. W.
Kenyon, and several other Provincial Grand Officers ..
The minutes of the meeting of Provincial Grand
Lodge, held at Manchester on 24th November last, were
passed .
Colonel Eaton P.G.T. submitted the accounts for
the past year, the accuracy of which was confirmed by
the Auditors . It was stated that there was an excess of
income over expenditure of £273 2s ld . The accounts,
after some questions had been asked and answered , were
passed unanimously ,
For the office of P.Grand Treasurer, Bros. Thomas
Stott(Rochdale ), and J. Frost (Castleton ) were proposed,
but on being put to the vote Bro . Stott was elected by
an immense majority .
Bro . J. Chadwick then read his annual report, in
the course of which he stated that the Prov. G.M. had
been called upon during the year to consecrate and con
stitute two new Lodges, viz ., Longsight, No. 2464, and
the Duchess of York, No. 2182 (Manchester ), bringing
up the aggregate to 107 . Since the Proy , G.M. had
been installed there had been an increase of thirty - one
Lodges, and more than 1,000 members. The number of
subscribing members at the last annual meeting was
4,333. This year they had a total of 4,554 . Their new
members numbered 464. It was a matter of congratu
lation that the Derby Lodge, which had its warrant
restored in August last, was working steadily and har
moniously . Great good had been effected by the visits
of P.G. Officers to Lodges . He sincerely congratulated
the Province on the fact that after years of difficulty and
, 2ND JUNE 1894. ] The Freemason's Ohronicle . 197

danger, there had been an arrangement made,an agree UNITED GRAND LODGE .
ment signed, and a plan deposited showing the boundary
line between the two provinces of East and West List of Lodges for which Warrants have been granted
Lancashire. It was a matter of regret, however , that by the M.W. Grand Master since the last Quarterly
their distinguished Brother J. H. P. Leresche P.P.G.R., Communication of Grand Lodge :
who was instrumental in bringing about that amicable 2504.— The Earl of Warwick Lodge , Buckhurst Hill, Essex.
solution , had been taken from them by death. The 2505. - The County Palatine Lodge, Birkdale, Lancashire
energy and enthusiasm with which he threw himself (W.D.).
into all that concerned the welfare of the Order was the 2506. — The St. George's Lodge, Freetown , Sierra Leone, West
Africa .
admiration of all who had the pleasure of knowing him .
2507. – The Zuriel Lodge, Naraingunge, Bengal.
They also had to deplore the loss of Bros. the Rev. J. E.
Roberts P.P.G.C., J. Buckley P.P.G.D., E. C. Cumming 2508. - The Thomas Ralling Lodge, Chingford , Essex.
P.P.G.S.B., W. Davies P.P.G. Purst., and E. Nathan , 2509. — The Barnet Lodge, New Barnet , Herts. (London
District).
and other eminent Brethren .
The Prov. G.M. then delivered an address founded 2510.-- The Meteor Lodge, Longreach , Queensland .
mainly upon the report of the P.G.S. He said he was 2511.— The St. John at Hackney Lodge, Hackney, London .
very pleased to find Masonry flourishing so well in the 2512.- The Fulham Lodge, Fulham , London.
2513.- The Sir Walter St. John Lodge, Camberwell, London .
Province , and to see such a large gathering that day ,
there being only one Lodge unrepresented. It was a 2514. — The City Lodge, Liverpool, Lancashire (W.D.).
matter of general satisfaction that the boundaries of 2515.- The Ixopo Lodge, Stuartstown, Ixopo , Natal, South
Africa.
East and West Lancashire had been amicably settled , 2516.— The Ermelo Lodge , Ermelo , South African Republic.
and he hoped there would be no further wrangling as to 2517. - The St. John's Lodge, Lomas de Zamora , Argentine
which Province a Lodge should belong to . Colonel Republic, South America .
Starkie also commented upon the working of Lodges, 2518.-- The Charles Edward Keyser Lodge, Hoddesdon , Hert
and the maintenance of the principles of the Craft in fordshire .
every -day life. On themotion of Bro . F.Hilton P.G.D.C.,
the P.G. Secretary's report was ordered to be printed in
the minutes of the meeting . THE OLD MASONIANS.
Bro . J. H. Sillitoe presented the Report of the pro NHIS association of ex-pupils of the Royal Masonic Institution
ceedings of the Charity Committee and the Election
Committee and moved their adoption , which was agreed St. George's Hall, Langham Place , in aid of the Benevolent and
to . The five Brethren , donors or subscribers to the Grant Fund . The performance was well attended , and all the
E.L.S.M.E. and B. Institution , who served last year , artistes played their characters exceedingly well, the spectators
evidently appreciating their efforts , if one may judge by the
were re-elected members of the General Committee. applause given from time to time. Altogether the performance was
On the motion of Bro. J. Andrew P.S.G.D., it was a success, the whole of the company deserving commendation. The
resolved to contribute £ 100 from P.G.L. fund in aid of piece selected was Byron's " Blow for Blow ," the various characters
the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational in which were sustained by Bro. R. H. Williams (St. Mary's, No.
63), Messrs. C. H.Uwins, Vincent Lee, F. Dyer, C. P. O'Doherty,
and Benevolent Institution ; fifty guineas to the Royal F. Crew , E. A. B. Gough , H. Bowler, and Misses Anna Mather,
Masonic Institution for Boys ; and fifty guineas to the Kathleen O'Hea, Norah Barry and Ibbotson . Mr. W. E. Packer
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . efficiently discharged the duties of Secretary , and Mr. R. S.
Chandler those of Treasurer.
Some discussion took place as to the cost of the ,
education of boys and girls in these institutions, and it O O O
was pointed out that now the education of children had
become compulsory,more real benefit might be conferred We are compelled to hold over several important
upon aged Freemasons and their widows by an extension items for want of space .
of that charity. Thanks for these grants were tendered
by the representatives of the several Institutions
named .
CRITERION RESTAURANT.
The P.G.M.then appointed and invested the follow
ing Provincial Grand Officers :
Thomas Craven 1253 Senior Warden EAST ROOM
Tom Garnett 469 - Junior Warden
Rev. J. S. Doxey 1504 FOR
Rev. Tom Taylor-Evans 62 Chaplains
Thomas Stott 54 Treasurer RECHERCHÉ
W.Goldthorpe 2156 Registrar
R. T. Sutcliffe 1064 Deputy Registrar
John Chadwick 44 . Secretary
Major John Heap 2322 DINNERS & SUPPERS
A. Bowen 298 Senior Deacons
John Fisher 1798
Christopher Wren 1147 A LA CARTE .
J. H. Calvert 1519 - Junior Deacons
J. R. Ragdale 934
Chas, H.Woods 381 Supt. of Works
J. Cliffe 204 Dir . of Ceremonies THE
J. E. Williams 163 Deputy Dir. of Cers.
F. W. Purcell 298 .
Robert Collinge 54 Assist. Dir . of Cers . WEST ROOM ,
William Harris 1993
I. A. Greenbalgh 349 Sword Bearer
J. Hindle 462 Deputy Sword Bearer
T. H.Williams 1129 DINNER , 5/- ; SUPPER, 4/
Thomas Pike 825 Standard Bearers
Robert Midgley 367 Organist
James Newton 37 Assistant Secretary Instrumental Music 11.0 to 12.30 .
Robert Ashworth 1697 Pursuivant
W. Crabtree 54
J. Whittaker 298
J. T. Dewes 367 Grand Hall 3/6 Dinner,
W.Whitehead 1129 Stewards
M. Moss 226
A. Hoyle 363 AT SEPARATE TABLES, 6 TO 9 .
E , H. Flower 999 Tyler. Accompanied by the Celebrated
Invitations to hold the next annual meeting were
given by Brethren from Darwen , Castleton , and Raw
tenstall . Prov.Grand Lodge was then closed . SPIERPON ” ORCHESTRA.
The customary banquet was held in the Town Hall
in the evening . Academy Luncheon in West Room , 2/9 .
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Mr. W.F. MORGAN , Belvidere Works, Pentonville . E append a list of the additions and variations of
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Mr. RITCHIE , 7 Red Lion Court, E.C. from which it will be seen that the year's total bas
Mr. EDWARD ROBERTS, 19 Walmer Place, Manchester. already exceeded the £ 18,000 spoken of as likely on the
Mr. ROBINSON, Shoe Lane, E.C. day of the Festival.
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Messrs. SPENCER and Co., 15 Great Queen Street , W.C. 29 Bro . D de Lara: Cohen (List) 15 15 0
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18 Constitutions. 8vo. 1873. 0 5 0 Announced on the night 17,732 0 6
19 Uniformity of Masonic Ritual and Observance. By Bro .
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21 Chips from a Rough Ashlar. By James Stevens P.M. 0 0 0
P.Z. 0 3 6
22 Campbell, Rev. George. The aim and tendency of The Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London will
Freemasonry . A sermon preached in the Parish pay a visit to the Girls School at Battersea Rise this
Church of Swindon , on the occasion of the Installation
of Lord Methuen as Prov. G.M.Wilts. 1853 0 5 0 afternoon, the following programmehaving been arranged
23 Stray leaves from a Freemason's Note-book . By a for the distinguished visitors and other guests who have
Suffolk Rector. 1846 . 0 7 6 been invited to meet them .
24 Oliver, George. The Star in the East, shewing the an 4.0 p.m. Calisthenics and Marching by the Girls.
alogy which exists between the Lectures of Freemasonry 4.30 Singing and Music .
the mechanism of Initiation into its mysteries, and the 5.0 Tea and Coffee .
Christian Religion . 1825 06 0 5.30 Children's Tea ,
 200 The Freemason's
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
METROPOLITAN .
CAMDEN LODGE , No. 704.
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give his assent prior to his installation into the chair of &
Lodge , and which lays it down that " it is not in the power of any
man or body of men to make innovation in the Body of Masonry,
is frequently quoted by those who have an objection to even the
slightest departure from the usual humdrum proceedings at our
Masonic meetings, with the result that the best efforts of the
Master who desires to make an enjoyable departure from ordinary
lines are often frustrated, or at least limited in extent, to the ulti the latter case it may be that the increased knowledge he possesses
mate disappointment of the many who do not take quite so narrow
a view of matters. The more frequent association of Ladies with
Brethren at meetings of a Masonic nature is a case in point, and it
is really surprising the objections that are raised by some of the
older " fogies " in the Craft, when a Ladies' night or other general
assembly is proposed . Up comes the Regulation of which we have
just spoken , but which ,it is fair to point out, has nothing whatever
to do with the matter, inasmuch as the restriction therein implied
refers only to the Body of Masonry," and this cannot by any
method be made to include the after proceedings at the banquet or
social entertainment.
Others, who do not show so marked an objection, content them
selves by asking what is the use of introducing Ladies to a more
intimate association with Freemasonry ? and for answer we would
reply that bysuch a course the Brethren of aLodge are enabled to
make themselves acquainted with members of each others families,
and thereby discover that the traits they admire in their Master or
other Officers are shared by those with whom they are associated
by family ties. But a better answer to such objectors is supplied by
attendance at such an entertainment as was arranged by the
Camden Lodge, on Tuesday.
The Brethren and their ladies assembled at the Lodge quarters
at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, and sat down to a banquet under
the chairmanship of Bro . David Ososki Worshipful Master of the
Lodge, who was accompanied by his wife and three sisters, so that
here at least was the opportunity of measuring the value of a
Ladies' night on the lines we havementioned . Bro. Ososki has
won no little reputation for himself during his occupancy of the
chair, but it would almost seem that it is but natural for him to
please — a family trait, so to speak, although such a discovery
should by no means be allowed to lessen the praise to which he has
made himself entitled during his year's presidency of the Camden
Lodge. It may be true it is a part of his nature to add to his own
enjoyment by providing for the happiness of others; but he has
gone so far from beaten lines in his desire to achieve this end that
he is fairly entitled to special recognition ; not only from the
members of his Lodge, but from their wives and friends who have
thus been brought into friendly association with each other.
At the conclusion of the banquet the W.M. proposed the toast of
the Queen , which he was sure would be even more heartily received
than usual , in view of the presence of ladies with them that
evening.
The toast of the M.W. the Grand Master was also honoured, the
Master referring to the interest the Prince of Wales took in
Freemasonry, as evidenced by his desire to be well represented at
all meetings of the Craſt at which he was unable to personally
attend.
Then followed the toast of the Grand Officers, Bro. Ososki
feeling assured the members of that body would excuse any lengthy
remarks in their praise, in view of the long musical programme
arranged for that evening.
Bro. Edwin Styles I.P.M. proposed the health of the Worshipful
Master, which be considered the most important toast of the eve.
ning. The Brethren all knew the merits of their present ruler,
Bro . Ososki , who had striven hard to secure a most enjoyable year
for the Lodge during his term of office. Looking back they could
call to mind three special entertainments arranged by the Master,
first a day on the river, next a ball , and last - the crowning effort
of all—the Ladies' night they were then enjoying. He had done
his very best for the Camden Lodge in particular, and the Craft at
large, and was really one of the best fellows to be found in
Freemasonry
Bro. Ososki , in reply , tendered thanks to his Brethren for their
appreciation , and special thanks to the Ladies for the hearty way
in which they had endorsed the approval of his Brothers. If he
might read between the lines, or to use a mercantile phrase , dis
count what had been said, he might at least feel he had given
satisfaction. If he had done more, he was more than gratified. It
was no uncommon thing for the Master of a Lodge to receive the
good wishes of his Lodge for the work he did , but there were very
few who so applauded , perhaps none but those who had passed
through the chair, knew how much work the Master had to perform .
But he could not take all the credit to himself, as the actual work
really fell more on the Officers of the Lodge than on the Master,
who was nothing without their co -operation . He had endeavoured
to show the wives, sisters and other relatives of his Masonic
Brethren that Freemasonry did not mean giving up one's wife ,
denying oneself the comforts of home, or in any way dividing the
family circle. When it was possible to have the ladies side by side
with them it had the effect of showing that there was no real
necessity for being so widely apart as many imagined, while it fur
ther brought ladies together who otherwise would never have had
the opportunity of meeting each other. If he had erred in what be
had done he hoped it had been on the right side. He considered
Chronicle . ( 2nd JUNE 1894.
the outside work of a Lodge was very important, and had specially
endeavoured to do that which he was that night pleased to think
had given satisfaction , but he must recognise that without the
Officers of the Lodge he should never have been able to bring the
Lodge to the position it then occupied — one of the most important
in the City of London . This was the last night on which he would
preside at the head of the Lodge table, and he wished to take the
opportunity of thanking the Officers, andespecially the Secretary
of the Lodge, who had particularly assisted him in the work of the
year. He hoped the incoming Master and his successors might
think it desirable to bring the Ladies more often to the meetings
with them, and thus makethem more acquainted with the working
of Freemasonry .
Bro. A. M. Wartski proposed the toast of the Ladies. It has
been said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is
certain that the little knowledge of the fair sex possessed by an
unmarried man often leads to more being said on their behalf in
connection with this toast when proposed or acknowledged by a
batchelor than is the case when a married man is speaking. In
has convinced him that no eulogy is necessary -- the simple call for
honours for the fair sex sufficing ; but however this may be it is
certain that the proposer of this toast, as well as Bro. Simpson who
acknowledged it, practised the Masonic virtue of silence to an
excessive degree in discharging their duties.
Bro. Simpson said the Ladies were not unmindful of the great
exertions the Master had made during his term of office to bring
them to the meetings of the Lodge. It was in their minds what
a cordial reception he had accorded them at the summer outing
which had come to be a recognised event in the Camden Lodge,
but beyond this he had undertaken the arduous duties of arranging
aball ,when the Ladies who were present had much to thank the
Master for, their indebtedness being increased in view of the enter.
tainment they were then enjoying. It might truly be said the
Ladies were proud to think their husbands belonged to so genial a
Lodge as the Camden .
The W.M. in felicitous terms proposed the Visitors , and in the
course of his remarks considered it was most desirable that
Brethren should visit other Lodges. During his Masonic career of
over nine years he had visited many Lodges, and had always been
greatly gratified at what he had seen and heard. In the name of
the Lodge he heartily welcomed those visitors present and trusted
they would come again .
Bro. A. E. Harris P.M., in response, said he was an old Mason ,
seeing it was twenty -six years since he had passed the chair, He
was very pleased tosee the Ladies presentat Masonic gatherings.
He was greatly indebted to the W.M. and Brethren for their kind
invitation, as he had never had the opportunity of being present at
a similar gathering. The entertainment was a great success and
he was sure all present had enjoyed themselves immensely. Bros.
Bull P.M., Piggott, and Symonds also responded.
The company included Bro ., Mrs. and Miss Ososki (W.M.) , Bro.,
Mrs. and the Misses Styles (I.P.M. ) , Bro . and Mrs. Nottingham
(S.W. ) . Bro . Coplestone ( J.W.), Bro. and Mrs. Goodchild ( Treas.),
Bro. and Miss Morrill (P.M.), Bro . and Mrs. Osborne ( P.N.), Bro .
and Mrs Coffin (P.M.), Bro. and Mrs. Eyers (P.M.), and Mrs. Eyers
jun ., Dr. N. J. Goodchild ( Assist. Sec.), Bro. and Mrs. Gammon
( S.D.), Bro . J. Simpson ( J.D.), Bro. and Mrs. Isaacs (I.G.) , Bro.
Mackenzie (Stewardſ and Miss Brambledy, Bros. Livingstone and
Niblett (Assist. Stewards) , Bro. and Mrs. Lane (Organist), Bro. and
Mrs. Cartwright (Assist. Organist), Bro. and Mrs. Hawkin (D.C.) ,
Bro . and Mrs. Wartski, Bro. and Mrs. Mills, Bro . and Mrs. Williams,
Bro. and Mrs. Robertson, Bro . and Mrs. Kemm , Bro. and Mrs.
Collins, Bro . and Mrs. Pickett, Bro. and Mrs. Henschel, Bro, and
Mrs. Towerzey, Bro. and Miss Hudson , Bro. and Mrs. Haas, Bro.
and Mrs. Bowden , Bro . and Mrs. Pohl, Bro ., Mrs. and Miss Whar
man, Bro. and Mrs. Hodgkinson, Bro . and Mrs. Burt, Bro . and
Miss Cohen , Madame Adler (Paris),Madame Levy (Berlin ), Miss
Ware, Mrs. Penn, Bros. Wbarton, Harris, Challis, Brown, Scale,
Rydon, Bone , Barnes, Cooper, Barnell, Nieve, Symonds, Morgan,
Orlton Cooper, West, &c.
The musical programmewas of a very high order and led to the
enjoyment of the company during the whole evening. The artistes
were Miss Jessie Huddleston, Miss Phyllis Hope, Miss Amy Brook ,
Mr. Oswald Sharpley and Mr. Hubert Delma, while in addition
several of the guests exerted themselves to increase the evening's
pleasures. Altogether the Master of the Lodge and those who have
supported him are to be warmly congratulated on the result of the
meeting.
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LEIGH LODGE , No. 957.
T the meeting on the 21st ult ., says the “ Weekly News, ”
A .
session as W.M. The minutes of the Lodge having been confirmed,
and the business named in the agenda completed , Bro. Hughes
installed Bro. Wilson Robb Bentley as W.M., and he invested his
Officers .
The installation banquet followed , and the usual toast list was
gone through . Among those who responded as Visitors were Bros.
J. J. Stockall P.M. 1677, John Lobb 228 , and B. Clough 217.
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HIGHGATE LODGE , No. 1361 .
T the Midland Grand Hotel , St. Pancras, on Monday, 21st ult. ,
AT Bros. Hillier W.M. , Wareham I.P.M., R. Walkden S.W.
c. Sheppard Secretary, Bishop I.G.,and Thomas Org. , P.Ms. Yates,
Luggi, Underwood,Garrod, Galer, Tuck , Bros. Harrison, Leghorn,
Chinnery, Coxon , Milles , Maynard, Hughes, Culverwell, Chapman,
Dixon , Luxton, Wilcox, Smith, Campbell, and others. Visitors:
Bros. Hardyman 1500, Hone 1549, Edwards 158, Hildreth 1185,
Douglas 1381, Curtis 2271.
 2ND JUNE 1894. ) The Freemason's
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . The W.M. then
raised Bros. F. H. Maynard and W. Leghorn ; Passed Bros.
J. Chinnery and J. S. Harrison ; and Initiated Mr. W. G. Coxon
and Mr. Fred G.Guenigault .
The W.M's good working is thoroughly well known, but on this
occasion , having so much work brought out his great capacity as
a Master of so distinguished a Lodge as the Highgate . The whole
ceremony was most impressive and earnest, and the candidates
from their great attention were evidently very much impressed .
The members afterwards adjourned to the banquet, when the
W.M., in proposing the toasts, said that as they had so much
musical talent, the speeches and toasts would necessarily be brief.
The toast of the Queen was heartily received , as was the
M.W.G.M. and the Grand Officers Present and Past, the W.M.
making very graceful allusion to a speech he heard made by Lady
Lathom at a recent meeting .
The toast of the W.M. was proposed by Bro. Wareham I.P.M.,
capabilities of the W.M. and his evident desire to keep up the
reputation of the Highgate Lodge.
The W.M., rising to respond,was received with great cheering
and enthusiasm . He thanked the Brethren for so cordially
receiving the toast of his health , he had done his best and hoped
that those who would follow him would help him and the P.Ms.
in keeping up the high position of the Lodge in its work and in
support of the Charities. He was told that he would be the
first Master who did not represent the Benevolent Institution for
twenty- four years. He was a Steward for the Girls Institution ,
therefore he, rather than break the record , went as Steward for
both the Institutions, and he was very proud to say a lady had
sent five guineas to put on his list, and he hoped before the list
closed it would reach three figures . He was pleased to congratulate
the Brethren on their success in carrying the election of Bro.
Hammond,
Before he sat down he felt he should not be doing his
duty if he did not return bis earnest thanks to Mrs. H. Underwood,
the wife of Bro. P.M.Underwood , for her generous donation and
moral support.
The health of the Initiates and Joining Member was briefly
responded to by each .
The toast of the P.M.s was cordially received .
I.P.M. Bro . Wareham thanked the Master , but stated that
living so far away he could not stay longer.
Bro . P.M. Tuck also thanked the Brethren . As regards the W.M.
under his direction theymust succeed , his work was par excellence,
his sympathy with the Charities they had all had experience of,
and under his genial ruling they had had nothing but harmony
and prosperity .
P.Ms. Gales and Underwood also responded .
The health of the Visitors was received in true Highgate Lodge
fashion , hearty and sincere . Bro . Hardyman expressed the great
pleasure he felt in being a visitor to the Lodge. Nothing could
afford him more delight than to see the admirable work of their
Master, he had given time and study to the work, and his
experience as Preceptor of the St. John's Lodge of Instruction at
Harlesden ,all tended to produce that perfect and excellent working
they had seen that day. He trusted at no distant date to be with
them again .
Bros. Hone, Edwards, Douglas, and Hildreth also responded.
The health of the Treasurer, Secretary, and Officers was
followed by the Tyler's toast.
The musical arrangements under the direction of Bro . Harry
Tipper were of a very high order , and his performances with the
bells were much appreciated .
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MARK MASONRY.
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DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE, No. 199 .
THE above Lodge met on Thursday of last week , at the Great
THEsterne Hotels Banho pega esimesedy the Geneet
Alfred W. Humphreys was supported by a numerous assemblage of
Brethren and Visitors.
The minutes of the last Lodge and Emergency meetings were
read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received
and adopted . The W.M. then proceeded to advance Bros. Edward
W. Davis of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , and Albert D. Jones
of the Crusaders Lodge, to the honourable degree of Mark Master
Mason .
The W.M. elect, Bro. J. M. Klenck, was then presented and
installed as W.M. of the Lodge for the ensuing year, the ceremony
being performed by the W.M., in the impressive manner to which
the Mark ceremonies lend considerable interest. Bro. Klenck then
invested his Officers.
The sum of £5 5s was voted from the Lodge, to be placed on the
list of Bro .A. W. Humphreys as Steward for the Mark Benevolent
Fund .
The business of the mecting being ended, the Lodge was closed
with the usual ceremonies .
The Brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet, when the W.M.
gave the usual toasts, Bro. Christian replying for the Grand
Officers, and Brother W.H. Toyé for the Visitors.
The W.M., in proposing the health of the Installing Officer,
presented Bro . Humphreys with a Past Master's Jewel, in
appreciation of the manner in which he had performed his duties,
having advanced eighteen Brethren during his year ofoffice.
Bros. E. W. Davis and Jones responded for the Advancees, the
Tyler's toast bringing a most pleasant evening to a termination .
The musical arrangements were under the direction of the
Organist of the Lodge, Bro. H. Stafford Trego, Mus. Bac., Oxon ., in
Henry King, and cther
BrethrenBros.
which part. Bayne, Lambert Perry,
took James
Ohronicle . 201
PROVINCIAL .
SYMPATHY LODGE, No. 855 .
HE Installation festival was held in the Town Hall, Bristol,
THE
on Tuesday, the 22nd ult., when a good company assembled
to witness the re- installation of Bro. C. M. Penley P.M. P.P.G.D.C.
Glos. The room was prettily decorated with palms, ferns, & c., sent
by Bro . Penley, and had a very effective appearance.
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Millman P.M.
P.P.J.G.W. Glos., assisted by Bros. Phelps , Perrin , Heath and
Henly. The W.M. appointed his Officers.
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ST. MARY'S LODGE, No. 1763.
THE Annual Festival and Installation was held on Thursday,
Reynolds was installed Worshipful Master for the year. There
was a good attendance of Brethren and Visitors.
The Lodge having been opened by the W.M.(Bro. H. J. Webster),
the minutes of the previousmeeting were read and confirmed, and
the Audit Committee's Report received. The chair was then taken
by the Installing Master (Bro. J. A. Harvey), who proceeded to
instal the W.M.- elect, Bro. E.W. Reynolds, into the chair of K.S.
The new W.M.appointed and invested his Officers. The Installing
Master , who performed the ceremony in an admirable manner,
next impressively addressed the newly -appointed Officers upon
their respective duties , and the Lodge was closed in accordance
with ancient usage.
The Brethren afterwards adjourned to the Spread Eagle Hotel,
where a sumptuous spread , consisting of the delicacies of the
season, awaited them . The tables were very prettily adorned with
choice plants, fairy lamps and other illuminants, and altogether
presented a charming appearance. Bro . E. W. Reynolds W.M.
presided , suported on the right by Bros. W. Langham W.M. 1399,
T. Sare W.M. 2334, and Past Masters T. Horwood, J. Williams,
J. E. D. Ostrehan 591 , H. Birch P.Pr.G.W., J. Franklin , W. R.
Sutton P.Pr.S.G.D., and on the left by Bros. J. A. Harvey P.M.
1314 (Installing Master), H. J. Webster I.P.M., and Past Masters
E. Bond P.G.S., J. Mears, J. Tanner P.Pr.G.St.B., and G. Briars
P.Pr.G.St.
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured.
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GORDON LODGE, No. 2149.
THE annual festival was held at the Masonic Hall, Cheapside,
installed , and the Officers were appointed.
In the evening a banquet was held at the Town Hall.
MASONIC CHURCH SERVICE .
NWednesday, 23rd ult., a special service was held at St.
Charities. The Grand Master had granted a dispensation for the
wearing ofMasonic clothing, on the application of the Crusaders,
the Great Nor:hern and the Clerkenwell Lodges, and the service
was conducted by the Rev. J. H. Rose , M.A., Vicar of the parish ,
and a member of the Crusaders Lodge.
The reverend gentleman , in illustrating his text, dwelt with
much emphasis_on the important lessons that the sciences
represented in Freemasonry taught. Everything in Nature had
its meaning to the Freemasons, who in accordance with their
teachings could realise many qualities where many others failed .
Those who spoke slightingly of Freemasonry and alluded to it as
Atheistical, knew nothing whatever about it, as the Freemason
regarded the Higher Power as the highest power ofall, and to whom
all submission was willingly made. Freemasons were the living
stones of God's great temple . The three principles of Brotherly
love , relief and truth prevaded all their actions, and their three
great Institutions pointed clearly out that the Brethren exercised
that practical benevolence which had a full exemplification . With
several other illustrations the reverend gentleman concluded an
earnestly practical address.
In the course of the service there were some special hymns and
anthems sung, accompanied on the organ by Mr. Crane.
An entertainment has been arranged for this evening (Saturday)
at St. George's Hall, Langham Place, for the benefit ofMr. Edwin
Drew , Author, Lecturer, Journalist, & c., who met with a nearly
fatal accident in March last at Niagara Halls , Westminster. The
entertainment, which is under Royal and distinguished patronage ,
will comprise , for the most part, items from the pen of Mr. Drew ,
including “ Cynthia's Sacrifice,” A noble falsehood ," « The play's
the thing,” songs, recitations, & c. We hope the result will be a
gratifying one on Mr. Drew's behalf.
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The Great Western Railway Compan y announce that on
Saturday, 2nd June, the first of the weekly Excursions to Weston
super-Mare, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Exeter, Dawlish , Teignmouth ,
Torquay, Dartmouth , Plymouth , Falmouth , Penzance, & c., will
leave Paddington Station at 7.55 a.m., while the train for Swindon ,
Bath , Bristol, Frome, Yeovil, Dorchester, and Weymouth will leave
at 12.35 p.m. Return tickets will also be issued to Guernsey and
Jersey at 24s 6d. Cheap tickets are issued daily by certain trains
to Staines, Burham Beeches, Windsor, Taplow , Maidenhead ,
Henley , l'angbourne, and other favourite resorts.
 202 The Freemason's
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
THE following is the Agenda of business for the
THI Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge to be
held on Wednesday, 6th inst., at 6 for 7 p.m.
1. The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 7th
March for confirmation .
2. The minutes of the Grand Festival of the 25th April for
confirmation .
3. Appointment and investiture of President of the Board of
General Purposes.
4. Election of Members of the Board of General Purposes.
5. Election ofMembers of the Colonial Board .
6. Election of Grand Lodge Auditor .
7. Election of Members for the Committee of Management of
the " Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons
and Widows of Freemasons."
(Vide list of names of the Brethren nominated for the several
Boards and Committees below ).
8. Report of the Board of Benevolence for the last quarter , in
which are recommendations for the following Grants, viz. :
A Brother of the Domatic Lodge , No. 177, London ... £ 50 0 0
A Brother of the Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901, London 75 0 0
The Widow of a Brother of the Grand Master's Lodge,
No. 1 , London .. " 50 0 0
A Brother of Lodge Temperance , No. 169, London 50 00
A Brother of the Humber Lodge, No. 57 , Hull 50 0 0
A Brother of the Granite Lodge, No. 1328, London 100 0 0
The Widow of a Brother of the Lebanon Lodge, No.
1326 , Feltham 50 0 0
9. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.
To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
of England.
The Board beg to report that in accordance with the resolution
of the Grand Lodge at the Quarterly Communication in December
last, thirteen Lodges in foreign parts , having failed to make returns
for many years, were summoned to show cause why they should
not be erased. Of these, the Warrants of the following Lodges have
been returned :
No. 447 “ Pythagoras,” Corfu . | No. 1014 “ Dekran," Smyrna.
896 “ La Victoire," Smyrna. | 1340 “ Sion ," Smyrna .
The Board therefore recommend that these Lodges be now
erased .
The W.M. of the “ Homer " Lodge, No. 806 , Smyrpa , reports
that No. 952, “ St. John's," Smyrna, has not worked since 1864,
and there is no trace of the Warrant. That he believes No. 978,
“ Eleusinian," Ephesus, was neveropened , and he can find no trace
of the Warrant. That no one knows what became of the Warrant
of No. 1015 “ St. George's," Smyrna, which has made no return
since 1867.
No answers have been received from the following :
No. 550, “ Armistad Unida ," New Granada, last Return 1857.
No. 672, " Southern Cross," Pernambuco, last Return 1871.
No. 736 , “ British ,” Mauritius, last Return 1887.
No. 1183, “ Phænix ," New Amsterdam , Berbice, last Return
. 1874 .
No. 1535. “ Mauritius Lodge of Harmony," Port Louis,
Mauritius, last Return 1884 .
The Board recommend that all the above-named Lodges be now
erased .
With respect to No. 806, “ Homer,” Smyrna, the W.M. Brother
Thomas Hall writes that the Lodge has been closed for some time
for want of members, but they hope to begin work again . The
Lodge was held at the English Club, Smyrne. It made returns
during twenty -eight years,and is now six years in arrear. As there
appears to be some expectation of its resuscitation , the Board
recommend that this Lodge be not erased .
The Board have received from Bro . John Lane, the author of
“ Masonic Records," an offer of the copyright of the second edition
of this work on the sole condition that it be printed in his own name
as author and under his supervision , and that 500 copies be printed
and sold at one guinea each ; this work is a register of Lodges in
all parts of the world that have emanated from the several Grand
Lodges of England from 1717 down to the year of publication , 1886.
It gives the date of warrant, the various numbers and names the
Lodges have borne, with the different places of meeting, and, if
erased , the date of erasure, with other j articulars that can be
briefly set forth . Many years of patientlabour and careful research
were spent by the compiler in its preparation , and it is perhaps the
most useful Masonic work ever published .
To the Secretarial Department ofthe Grand Lodge it is simply
invaluable, giving as it does, information at a glance which other.
wise could only be obtained, if at all, at the cost ofmuch timeand
research. The book has been out of print some years, and ever
since its issue Brother Lane has been collecting materials for a new
and revised edition which will contain many hundreds of important
corrections, and will also include all Lodges warranted down to the
present time.
A revised edition of 500 copies with the additional matter would
probably cost about £ 350 or £400.
Chronicle . [ 2ND JUNE 1894.
The Board strongly recommend the Grand Lodge to accept
Brother Lane's generous offer of the copyright of this work , and to
authorise the Board to order the printing of 500 copies under
Brother Lane's superintendence, and to publish them at the price
of One Guinea each .
The Board have to report that the following Presentations have
been made to the Library and Museum since the last meeting of
Grand Lodge, all of which have been accepted with thanks :
TITLE OR OBJECT. BY WHOM PRESENTED .
The Poetry of Freemasonry . — The Author, P. N. Wadia P.M.
No. 506 , S.C.
Masons' Marks. - The Author, W. Harry Rylands P.G.S. P.M.
No. 1 .
Installation of the Rt. Hon . W.Lawies Jackson , M.P., Prov.Grand
Master of West Yorkshire . - Charles Letch Mason P.M.
No. 304 P.Prov.G.Treasurer, & c .
Illustrated History of the Lion and Lamb Lodge and Chapter, No.
192.- George Kenning P.M.and P.Z. P.Prov.G.D.
A Sketch of the History of the Persecution of the Knights Templar,
by F. Binckes. — Mr. G. A. Thomson .
History of the Airedale Lodge, No. 387, by J. Ramsden Riley.
Mr. G. A. Thomson .
The Masonian , Volume 1. - Rev. H. Hebb, M.A., Head Master
R.M.I. Boys.
The Newcastle College Roll (a reproduction ).- F . F. Schnitger
P.M., & c .
Engraved Portrait of the Earl of Moira. - H . J. Atkins P.Prov.
S.G.W. North and Hunts . -
Constitutions of the G. Lodge of England , 1784. -Capt. J. H.Leslie
P.M.No. 1961 Dist . J.G.W. Punjab .
Constitutions of the G. Lodge ofEngland, 1855, 32mo. - Jas. Very
No. 754.
Calcott's Candid Disquisitions, 1772. - Chas. J. R. Tijou Past Asst.
G.Purs .
Traditions and Symbolism of the Mark Degree. — The Author,
Tudor Trevor P.M., & c .
Masonic Clothing, Certificate and Jewels.- J. B. Cologan (late No.
447).
-
Lessons Taught in Freemasonry. - The Author, Alexander H
Morgan P.G.High Priest, Pennsylvania .
The Board also submit a Statement of the Grand Lodge
Accounts at the last meeting of the Finance Committee, held on
Friday, the 12th day of May inst., showing a Balance in the Bank
of England (Law Courts Branch ) of £6,425 1s 60, and Balance of
Annual Allowance for Library £ 24 16s 8d , and in the hands of the
Grand Secretary for Petty Cash £ 100 , and for Servants' Wages
£ 100 .
(Signed ) THOMAS FENN ,
President.
FREEMASONS' Hall, LONDON , W.C.,
15th May 1894.
At the meeting of the Board held on Tuesday, the 15th May,
after the ordinary business had been disposed of, the following
Resolution was passed :
“ That the Board ofGeneral Purposes have heard with regret
the announcement made by V.W. Bro . Thomas Fend that it is
his intention to request the Most WorshipfulGrand Master not
to re-appoint him to the office of President for the ensuing year.
In tendering to him their cordial and sincere thanks for the able
and courteous manner in which he has presided over their
deliberations, the Members of the Board desire individually and
collectively to record their appreciation of the services rendered
to Freemasonry during the whole of his long connection with
the Craft, and more especially during the ten years that he has
filled the Office of President. The Members further desire to
express the sincere admiration which they feel for Brother
Fenn's thorough knowledge of Masonic Law and Precedent, and
for the zeal and ability with which he has carried out the
arduous duties of his position .”
(Signed ) F. ERNEST POCOCK ,
Vice -President.
10. Theannual Report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu
tion for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons, dated 18th
May 1894 , will be laid before Grand Lodge.
11. NOTICES OF MOTION
1. By W. Brother John Albert Farnfield P.Asst.G.D. of Cers.
“ That the sum of £ 70 be given from the Fund of General
Purposes ; that the money be placed in the hands of the
Secretary of the “ Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for
Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons," to supply the
inmates of the Institution at Croydon with coals during the
winter season ."
2. By V.W. Brother Richard Eve P.G. Treasurer .
" That the Most Worshipful Grand Master be respectfully
requested to use his gracious influence in inducing the
United Grand Lodge of New South Wales to give the Cam
brian Lodge, No. 656 , E.C., friendly and fraternal
recognition ."
3. By W. Brother Peter Le Page P.M. No. 243, Guernsey .
“ That Rule 218 of the Book of Constitutions be expunged ."
 2ND JUNE 1894. ] The Freemason's Chronicle . 203

List of Brethren nominated for the Board of General Allingham , appeared and was heard in extenuation . The Board
found that Bro . James Jolliffe was elected to the chair of W.Master
Purposes : on the 23rd October 1893, and on the same evening he was
Arthur G. Sandberg , M.D., P.M. 3 installed therein . The Minutes also disclosed many other
Charles Edward Collins P.G.S. W.M. 23 irregularities .
Ernest Montague Money P.G.S. P.M. 23
Rev. James Arthur Beaumont G.S. W.M. 26 The Board admonished and censured the Lodge, and further
28 inflicted upon it a fine of Five Guineas.
James Boulton P.M.
Charles William Carrell W.M. 28 They ruled that the irregular election and installation of Bro . J.
Walter Henry Glazier P.M. 34 Jolliffe be and was thereby cancelled, and that the Master of the
William Alfred Scurrah P.M. 167 Lodge must so remain until the next regular day of Election within
George Edwin Fairchild W.M. 173 the Lodge, and until a successor had been regularly elected and
John Barnett W.M. 177 Installed in his stead , also that at the next regular Meeting of the
Ebenezer Charles Mulvey P.M. 179 Lodge the communication be read in open Lodge, and a copy
Emil Apelt W.M. 186 thereof inserted in the Minutes, and that the Warrant be detained
William Belchamber P.M. 193 until the fine be paid.
George Ward Verry P.M. 554 The Lodge having made due submission and paid the fine, the
Arthur Williams P.M. 834 Warrant has been restored to them .
William Barnes Fendick P.M. 1321 The Board have great pleasure in announcing the completion of
William James Mason W.M. ... 1328 the “ PortalMemorial Organ," and in the nameof the subscribers
Henry Lovegrove P.M. 1507 beg to formally present it to Grand Lodge .
Eliab Rogers P.G.S. W.M. ... 1642
William Morley W.M. ... 1924 FUND OF BENEVOLENCE .
John Speight Cumberland P.M. ... 2128
Arthur Blenkarn W.M. 2381 The Board having carefully considered the matter, thought it
Frederick Ernest Pocock , M.D., W.M. 2410 was not advisable to continue to hold the several investments on
Frederick Atkinson Powell W.M. 2416 behalf of the Benevolent, Educational, and Annuity Branches of
John Joseph Thomas W.M. ... 2421 the Fund of Benevolence in Securities payable to bearer. They
have therefore had the total amount transferred to 24 per cent.
List of Brethren nominated for the Colonial Board : Consolidated Stock , inscribed in the names of the Trustees of
Captain Thomas Charles Walls W.M. 60 Grand Lodge, M.W. Bro . the Lord Egerton of Tatton , M.W. Bro .
the Earl of Euston , and R.W. Bro. Frank Richardson .
John Newton P.M. 174
James Brett P.M. 177 The Board would remind Masters of Lodges that the recom
William Farquharson Lamonby P.M. 962 & 1924 mendations to all Petitions must be signed in open Lodge by the
Henry Lovegrove P.M. 1507 Master, Wardens, and Overseers, ard a majority of the Members
Robert Anthony Gowan P.M. 2029 present (see Article 190, Book of Constitutions). Neglect of this
John Speight Cumberland P.M. 2128 Regulation has in some instances caused delay in the consideration
of the Petition .
List of Brethren nominated for the Committee of The Twenty-Sixth Anniversary Festival in aid of the Fund of
Management for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu Benevolence will be held at Freemasons' Tavern , on 11th July , and
tion for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons : R.W. Bro . the Earl of Yarborough Provincial Grand Master for
Lincolnshire has most kindly consented to preside. The Grand
Emil Apelt W.M. ... 186 Secretary will be happy to receive the names of Brethren willing to
Alfred Henry Hickman P.M. ... 228 act as Stewards.
Lieut.-Col. Alfred Durrant P.M. 569
Charles Alexander Cottebrune P.M. 733 The Board have elected on the Educational Fund, without a
Charles Kempton P.M. 1287 poll :
Joseph Henry Price P.M. 1321 George Cooper (East Anglia ).
Theophilus I. Bird P.M. 1567 Kirke Hearder (South Wales) .
William Henry Hubbert P.M. 1625
2427 And on the Annuity Fund :
Robert Daniel Cummings P.M. Mrs. Sarah Ann Mayson , West Hartlepool (Widow of a
William Barnes Fendick P.M. 2460
Member of No. 39).
The following cases have been relieved :
The widow of a Brother of Lodge 460 £5 0 0
GRAND MARK LODGE. The widow of a Brother of Lodge 293 £5 0 0
A Brother of the Grand Master's
THE following is the business to be transacted at the Lodge and Lodges No. 11 and 165 £ 15 00
Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of A Brother of Lodges No. 12 , 182, 188 £ 20 00
Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and the (Signed )
Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , to be R. LOVELAND -LOVELAND , President.
held in Mark Masons ' Hall,Great Queen Street, Lincoln's FRANK RICHARDSON , Vice-President.
Inn Fields, on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at five for six
o'clock in the afternoon : C. FITZGERALD MATIER, G. Secretary.
3rd May 1894.
1. Read and, if approved, confirm Minutes of Quarterly Com
munication of 6th March 1894 . At the conclusion of the ordinary business the following resolu .
tion was passed : — " That the cordial thanks of the Members of the
2. REPORT OF THE GENERAL BOARD . General Board be and are hereby tendered to their President,
During the three months ending 31st March 1894, there have V.W. Bro. R. Loveland-Loveland , for the very able and courteous
been issued : - Mark Certificates, 615 ; making a total number manner in which he has presided over the meetings of the Board
issued during the year of 1714, the largest number ever issued during the past year."
during a similar period . Total number registered , 32,714 . Warrants FRANK RICHARDSON , Vice-President.
for new Lodges, 2, viz. :
No. 473— Southport, Southport, Lancashire . 3. A Motion will be made that the Report be taken as read .
No. 474 — Ashlar, Dum Dum , Bengal. 4. A Motion will be made that the Report be received and
entered on the Minutes.
Royal Ark Mariner Certificates, 63 ; total number registered
4,184 . 5. Recommendation arising out of the Report :
Warrant for a new Ark Mariner Lodge That a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be accorded to
Studholme, to be attached to the Studholme Lodge, No. 197. the R.W. Bro . Robert Berridge P.G.W. P.G.D.C., for
his eminent services during the last seventeen years.
H.R.H , the Prince of Wales M.W.G.Master has been pleased to
re-appoint, for a further term of three years , 6. A Motion will be made that the Report be adopted.
R.W. Bro . Thomas Frederick Halsey, M.P., Provincial Grand 7. Installation of the M.W.G.M.
Master for Hertfordshire . 8. Appointment and Investiture of Grand Officers.
The Board have to report with great regret the death of the 9. Nomination by the M.W.G.M. of Six Members to serve on
R.W. Prov. G. Master for Cumberland and Westmoreland, the Rt. the General Board .
Hon. the Earl of Bective, who has ruled the Province for twenty 10. Election , by Grand Lodge, of Five Members to serve on the
one years ; and of the R.W. Prov. G. Master for Monmouth , Capt . General Board. (Five only are nominated .)
S.G.Homfray, who was appointed in 18 €5. For the present these LIST OF BRETHREN NOMINATED FOR THE GENERAL
Provinces will continue to be ruled by the respective Deputy Prov.
G.Masters, Brcs. Col. F. R. Sewell, and J. Owen Marsh. BOARD .
It is with great regret the Board announce that R.W. Bro. Masters and Past Masters.
Robert Berridge P.G.W.has tendered his resignation of the office C. W. Carrell, P. Assist. G.D. of Ceremonies .
of Grand Director of Ceremonies, to which he was appointed in
1877. In view of the eminent services which R.W. Bro . Berridge Richard Clowes, P.G. Overseer.
has rendered to the Mark Degree, the Board recommend that Robert Main , P.G. Steward .
Grand Lodge do accord him a hearty and cordial vote of thanks. A. Stewart-Brown, P.G. Steward .
It having been reported to the Board that serious irregularities Frederick West, Dep . Prov. G.M.Surrey .
bad taken place in Lodge St. Aubyn , No. 64, Devonport, the
complaint was investigated. The W. Master, 'W. Bro . J. T. The first four are present Members of the Board .
 204 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 2ND JUNE 1894 .

The Grand Committee of Scotland have had under
their consideration a charge preferred against a Lodge
for meeting on a certain Sunday in February . Opening
a Lodge on Sunday, says “ The Mallet,” in “ Glasgow
Evening News,” considering the devout nature of
Masonic ceremonies, is not a heinous offence , nor is it
an unknown event, but to meet and confer degrees is
certainly remarkable , and our contemporary thinks
without precedent in Scotland .
O Last year it took place on the 28th June, the banquet being held in
From the same source we learn that at the quarterly
meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , a
member put a question , framed in rather brutal form ,
on the effect a reverse in business would have on the
Master of a Lodge ; whether or not it should prevent
him retaining office ? This is altogether a new reading
of Freemasonry , says “ The Mallet," the principles of
which calls upon us to succour and support - not to
crush a Brother so unfortunately circumstanced
through no fault of his own . The manner in which
the question was received , and the no uncertain sound
of the answer given , shows that there are still Free
masons, good men and true , who can respect a man
though poor in this world's gear. We fully endorse the
spirit of the remarks here given .
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The Masonic Lodges of France , and especially of
Paris, take a very considerable part in political affairs,
It is very largely due to their opposition that the pro
posal to establish a national fete in honour of Joan of
Arc has been practically killed . They argued , and
probably with good reason , that such a fete would be
used by the clericals as a lever to attack the Republic.
“ Western Morning News."
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We make an announcement this morning which will be bailed
with delight by the Freemasons of Brighton and Sussex, viz ., that
it has been decided to hold the annual Festival in connection with
the Royal Masonic Boys Institution again this year in Brighton .
the Dome, under the presidency of Lord Brooke. It was a remark
ably brilliant gathering, and was especially noticeable for the loyal
and generous way in which Sussex members of the Craft rallied to
the support of this noble and deserving Institution. Freemasons,
like most other folk , are not above the influence of friendly rivalry,
and it is one of the features of the Festival banquet to witness the
interest excited and the enthusiasm evoked at the announcement of
the lists. Naturally Brighton and Sussex Freemasons will be
anxious not to be backward in generosity this year. If the Sussex
Brethren are to excel in the generous measure of support which
they have accorded the Institution in the past, they must see to it
that they are represented by a large and influential number of
Stewards. For the purposes of the Festival the Brighton Corpora
tion have granted the Order the use of the whole of the Pavilion
buildings and grounds, upon special terms. The Right Hon . W.
Lawies Jackson , M.P., the Provincial Grand Master of West York
shire will preside at the banquet, which will be served in the
Dome, and already there are over 500 Stewards. A large number of
Freemasonsand lady relatives and friends are expected from York
shire and all parts of England, and everything points to
brilliant and influential gathering .-- " Brighton Gazette."
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Birth .
FORSHAW . — On the 27th ult., at Winder House,Manningham Lane,
Bradford , the wife of Brother Chas. F. Forshaw , LL.D., D.D.S.,
of a son ( Thomas Garratt).

NEXT WEEK . 2290 Fairfield , Fairfield 249 Mariners, Liverpool

Monday .
16 Royal Alpha, HotelMétropole
1319 Asaph , Freemasons-hall
2098 Harlesden , Harlesden
113 Unanimity, Preston
119 Sun , Square, Compasses, Whitehaven
154 Unanimity , Wakefield
156 Harmony, Plymouth
199 Peace and Harmony, Dover
251 Loyal, Barnstaple
328 St. John , Torquay
331 Phænix of Honour & Prudence, Truro
395 Guy, Leamington
1211 Goderich , Leeds
1239 Wentworth , Sheffield
1254 Semper Fidelis, Exeter
1264 Neptune, Liverpool
1302 De Warren , Halifax
1452 St. Margaret , Lowestoft
1573 Caradoc, Swansea
1954 Molesworth , Wadebridge
2039 Londonderry , Sunderland
2166 Cotehele , Calstock
Tuesday .
Colonial Board , at 4
Grand Mark Lodge, Mark Masons Hall
5 for 6 , Festival at 7
171 Amity , Ship and Turtle
2128 United Northern Counties, Inns of
Court Hotel, High Holborn
2190 Savage Club, Freemasons-hall
70 St. John, Plymouth
103 Beaufort, Bristol
124 Marquis of Granby, Durham
158 Adam's , Sheerness
252 Harmonic , Dudley
265 Royal Yorkshire, Keighley
294 Constitutional, Beverley
315 Royal York, Brighton
340 Alfred , Oxford
364 Cambrian, Neath
393 St. David , Berwick
1222 St. Kew , Weston -super -Mare
1244 Marwood , Redcar
1310 Harrow , Harrow
1509 Madoc, Portmadoc
1780 Albert Edward, Southampton
1785 St. Petroc, Padstow
1807 Loyal Wye, Builth
1970 Hadrian , s . Shields
1981 Arnold , East Molesey
2129 Dorothy Vernon , Bakewell
2133 Swan of Avon, Stratford-on -Avon
2260 Ridley , Newcastle-on- Tyne
2295 Scarisbrick, Southport 254 Trinity , Coventry
2475 Border, Blackwater 266 Naphtali, Heywood
269 Fidelity, Blackburn
289 Fidelity, Leeds
Wednesday .
295 Combermere of Union , Macclesfield
Grand Lodge, Freemasons Hall, 6 for 7 305 Apollo, Beccles
1610 Northern Bar, Café Royal 309 Harmony, Fareham
74 Athol, Birmingham 317 Affability , Manchester
94 Phenix , Sunderland 1231 Savile, Elland
137 Amity , Poole 1284 Brent, Topsham
159 Brunswick , East Stonehouse 1324 Okeover , Ripley
168 Mariners, Guernsey 1379 Marquess of Ripon , Darlington
279 St. John , Leicester 1384 Equity , Widnes
282 Bedford , Tavistock 1500 Walpole , Norwich
287 Unanimity, Stockport 1504 Red Rose of Lancaster, Padiham
298 Harmony, Rochdale 1513 Friendly , Barnsley
326 Moira of Honour, Bristol 1557 Albert Edward, Hexham
327 St. John , Wigton 1565 Earl of Chester , Lymm
1205 Metham , East Stonehouse 1790 Old England, Thornton Heath
1206 Cinque Ports, Sandwich 1829 Burrell, Brighton
1274 Earl of Durham , Chester-le-Street 1899 Wellesley , Sandhurst
1335 Lindsay, Wigan 2169 Osborne, East Cowes , I. of Wight
1354 Marquis of Lorne, Leigh 2255 Philbrick , Chingford
1431 St. Alphege, Solihull 2261 Armitage, Milnsbridge
1461 Clausentum , Woolston 2317 Bisley , Woking
1532 Bective, Carlisle 2921 Acacia , Bradford
2350 Corinthian , Hindley
1620 Marlborough , Liverpool
1660 Arlecdon, Frizington
1736 St. John , Halifax Friday .
1862 Stranton, West Hartlepool
2024 Raymond Thrupp, Hampton Court 2399 Ordnance , Plumstead
2193 Queen's Jubilee, Nelson 81 Doric, Woodbridge
2330 St. Lawrence, Pudsey 170 All Souls, Weymouth
2368 Alan , Alderley Edge 1428 United Service, Landport
2382 Loyal Hay, Hay 1536 United Military, Plumstead
2391 Orde-Powlett, Middlesborough 1605 De La Pole, Hull
2464 Longsight, Longsight 1661 Newton , Newark -upon - Trent
2490 Ampthill, Ampthill 1676 St. Nicholas, Newcastle -on -Tyne
1826 Parthenon, Croydon
Thursday . 1983 Martyn , Southwold
10 Westminster & Keystone, Freemasons
hall Saturday .
192 Lion and Lamb, Cannon Street Hotel 1446 Mount Edgcumbe, Bridge House Hotel
1361 United Service, Café Royal 1685 Guelph, Leyton
1950 Southgate, New Soughgate 2369 Cornish, Mark Masons Hall
2271 St. Pancras, Midland Grand Hotel 1347 Lorne, Sutton
2411 Clarence and Avondale , Leytonstone
1415 Campbell, Hampton Court
24 Newcastle, Newcastle-on -Tyne 1423 Era , Twickenham
31 United Industrious , Canterbury 1637 Unity, Harrow Station
38 Union , Chichester 1755 Eldon , Portishead
57 Humber, Hull 2006 Tilbury, Purfleet
110 Loyal Cambrian , Merthyr Tydvil 2069 Prudence, Leeds
114 British Union , Ipswich 2096 George Price, Croydon
123 Lennox, Richmond, Yorks 2105 Cama, Hampton Court
195 Hengist, Bournemouth 2206 Hendon , Hendon
219 Prudence, Todmorden 2246 Cyclist , E. Molesey
230 Fidelity , Devonport 2359 Doric , Didsbury

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Freemas
A WEEKLY RECORD
Registered at the G.P.O. as a Nowspaper.
Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R ... the Prince of Wales ,
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England .
VOL. XXXIX .-- No. 1,013.
Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY,
GRAND LODGE ACCOMMODATION .
\ HE experience of Wednesday at the Quarterly
THECommunication ofGrand Lodge once more brings
the English Craft face to face with the necessity for
enlarging its Temple . It may fairly be said that on
Wednesday there were hundreds of Brethren who could
not get accommodation in Grand Lodge . They had to
record their votes at an overflow meeting, and put up
with their disappointment as best they could , for certain
it was there was not the slightest possibility of
their gaining admission within the portals of Grand
Lodge .
This condition of affairs must be stopped , and that
too , as speedily as possible. If the Temple of Grand
Lodge proved to be too small for a meeting once now
and again it would not be so necessary to provide a
remedy , but it may almost be said to have become the
rule for so many qualified members to assemble at the
Quarterly Communications as to prevent a large pro
portion taking part in the deliberations of the Craft,
and that, after perhaps putting themselves to incon
venience and trouble in order to attend the stated
meetings of Grand Lodge .
It is true the authorities do the best in their power
with the accommodation that is available . They provide
for overflow meetings whereat Brethren may record
their votes on the particular subjects which it is fair to
assume are the primary cause of these large assemblies,
but is it wise to argue that the recording of one's vote
is the most important attraction to the Quarterly
Communications of Craft Masonry ? If it is so it is
only necessary to abolish the Regulation making
personal attendance necessary, and substitute proxy
voting, in order to at once put matters on a satisfactory
basis, and this solution of the difficulty has at least the
merit of being very inexpensive, while one of the
principal objections to an enlargement of the existing
Temple, or the provision of suitable accoinmodation
elsewhere, is its costliness .
It is certainly wrong to allow matters to drift on as
they are ; indeed , there is positive danger in such a
course, for it is evident that if the government of the
Craft is to be left to the deliberations of those who can
get a seat in Grand Lodge, it is only necessary to make
provision beforehand, in order to ensure a “ packed
house.” It would certainly be no difficulty for many
districts, if they really meant business, to bring up
enough qualified members of Grand Lodge to exhaust
the accommodation of the Temple , and by judicious
arrangement they could make sure of being the first to
receive attention and secure entry . But the absurdity
of the case is perhaps best illustrated by remembering
that the Regulations of the Crait require personal voting,
THE
Chronic
le
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OF MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
PRICE THREEPENCE.
9th JUNE 1894. 138 bd per annum , post free.
while the accommodation provided in Grand Lodge
really necessitates proxy voting, or at least “ blind "
advocacy of some particular idea , it being impossible to
hear the arguments for or against the subject, in
consequence of Grand Lodge being closed to a large
proportion of its fully qualified members .
We believe the sole objection to an enlargement of
the existing Temple is found in the question of expense ,
but surely that cannot be allowed to stand in the way of
such a reform as is now imperative, if the management
of affairs is to be left on the same lines as now exists ;
that is to say , if the Craft is to continue to enjoy its
present representation . A solution of the difficulty has
been suggested by curtailing the rights of Lodge
Wardens ; making their admission within the portals of
Grand Lodge contingent on there being room in the
Temple, but so radical a change in the existing
Regulations of the Craft would not be tolerated for a
moment , especially in view of the reason for which it
would be proposed ; while any suggestion to curtail the
attendance of Past Masters would be equally sure of
rejection if it was put to the vote of the Craft. It would
therefore seem that the only course open is to enlarge
the permanent quarters of Grand Lodge , so as to provide
room for the large number of Brethren who now seem
to make it a rule to attend the Communications of
Craft Masonry
Masonic Sonnets, No. 91.
BY BRO. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon.Mem .
1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.).
-10 :
A MASONIC PRAYER .
AKE thou our hearts Oh Architect Divine
Mke how submissive to Thy gracious wine;
Lead Thou our steps by Thine own Mystic Sign
To Thy blest mansion built on Zion's hill.
Strengthen our minds when weakness fain would sway,
Our eyes direct towards The Greatest Light,
So that our feet may never swerve nor stray
From paths that please Thy never-erring sight.
Teach us that Unity can never fail
To render earth a little Heaven below ,
That Love is mighty and will still prevail,
And prove a shield when worldly tempests blow .
Fill us with Faith so that we cling to Thee
Through weal, through woe, until Eternity !
Winder House, Bradford ,
6th June 1894 .
The new Lodge to be held at Hoddesdon , under the
title of the Charles Edward Keyser, will be consecrated
by Bro. Edward Letchworth G.Sec . on the 24th inst.
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We are compelled to hold over several important
items for want of space, amongst other matters a report
of the Old Masonians ,
 206 The Freemason's
UNITED GRAND LODGE.
HE Quarterly Communication was held on Wed
THnesday, in the Temple, Freemasons' Hall, when
the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe Deputy Grand Master
presided . Bro . W. W. B. Beach , M.P., acted as Deputy
Grand Master, and Bro. Sir Hedworth Williamson as
Past Grand Master . The Wardens chairs were occupied
by Bros. Akers Douglas and the Rev. R. J. Simpson .
The attendance of Brethren was very large .
After the opening of Grand Lodge and the reading
and confirmation of the minutes of the previousmeetings
the election of members of the Board of General
Purposes took place . Scrutineers of the ballot were
appointed . Intense interest was manifested in the
election , and before the opening of Grand Lodge
canvassing for votes was strongly persevered in . There
was no contest for the Colonial Board or for the
Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution , and the nominated Brethren , of
'whom we gave a list in our last, were declared elected .
The Grand Secretary added that the Prince of Wales
had named Sir G. D. Harris as Chairman of the Colonial
Board , and Brothers Philbrick , Q.C., and J. H.
Matthews as members. Brother John Smith was
re -elected Auditor of Grand Lodge accounts, on the
motion of Bro. J. S. Cumberland .
Nominated by the Prince of Wales on the Benevo
lent Institution's Committee of Management were Bros.
the Grand Secretary, Dr. Hogg, T. B. Purchas , F. Mead ,
A. C. Spaull, J. Brett, T. W. Whitmarsh , S. Vallentine,
S. V. Abraham and C. J. R. Tijou .
The Brethren confirmed the recommendations of the
Board of Benevolence, on the motion of Bro. Robert
Grey, seconded by Bro . James Brett.
On the motion of Bro . Thomas Fenn, seconded by
Bro. Dr. F. Ernest Pocock , Grand Lodge adopted the
Report of the Board of General Purposes, first of all
erasing the twelve Colonial Lodges of which we gave a
list last week and which had failed to make returns for
many Broyears.
. Thomas Fenn next brought up the recom
mendation that the offer of Bro . John Lane, the author
of “ Masonic Records," of the copyright of the second
edition of that work to Grand Lodge be accepted . Bro .
Fenn endorsed the opinion of the Board that the work
was invaluable, and ought to be in possession of Grand
Lodge. He added the Brethren ought to be much
indebted to Bro . Lane for the offer, as the preparation
of the work , a copy of which was now in Grand Lodge,
had cost him a great deal of labour , and it contained
statistics of a very valuable description . He moved
that Bro . Lane's offer be accepted .
Bro . Dr. Pocock seconded the motion , which was
then put and unanimously carried .
Bro . Dr. Pocock tben rose and wished to say a few
words on the last paragraph of the Report, in regard to
the announcement by Bro . Fenn of his desire to retire
from the Presidency of the Board of General Purposes .
He said Bro . Fenn had rendered great services to
Masonry for a number of years, more especially during
the ten years he had been President of the Board .
During the three years he had himself been a member of
the Board he had seen that it would be impossible to
have a Brother presiding over the Board in a more
masterly manner. Bro . Fenn had determined not to
seek re-nomination . Dr. Pocock , speaking on behalf of
himself and the other members of the Board , thought
they would have to congratulate themselves if they got
a Brother in Bro. Fenn's place anywhere near so
capable of presiding over them .
Bro . T. c . Walls supported the statement, which
was also spoken to by Bro . E. Le Feuvre in the same
strain of praise .
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe said that as repre
sentative for the moment of theGrand Master of England
he desired in the name of H.R.H. to express his hearty
concurrence in what had been said with reference to Bro .
Fenn , The Pro Grand Master also and himself, and all
the Officers and Brethren of Grand Lodge assembled , re
echoed H.R.H.'s sentiment , and regretted the retire
ment of Bro. Fenn . They thanked him at the same
time for the work he had done for Grand Lodge during
the ten years he had been President of the Board .
Chronicle . 9TH JUNE 1894 .
Bro . Fenn , who was much affected , said he did not
know how to thank the Brethren sufficiently for this
recognition of what he had done, but they might believe
him he appreciated the compliment they had paid him
very deeply .
The Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe announced that the
Prince of Wales had appointed Bro . Richard Loveland
Loveland President of the Board ofGeneral Purposes.
Bro . Loveland-Loveland was thereupon invested ,
and was conducted to the seat of the Board of General
Purposes in Grand Lodge.
In the absence of Bro. J. A. Farnfield , Dr. Strong
moved the grant of £70 for coals during the coming
winter for the old people in the almshouses at Croydon .
It was seconded by Bro . T. Hastings Miller, and
carried .
Bro. Richard Eve P.G.T. obtained leave to withdraw
the motion , notice of which stood in his name, stating
that it was not the notice that he delivered in to the
GeneralCommittee of Grand Lodge ; that the Committee
was wrong in rejecting the motion as he sent it in , it
not being scandalous, irregular, or not within the cogni.
zance of Grand Lodge ; and that he should appeal
against the rejection of his motion at the September
Quarterly Communication .
Grand Lodge was shortly afterwards closed in due
form .
GRAND MARK LODGE.
THE Quarterly Communication was held on Tuesday'
T at the Mark Masons' Hall . The Earl of Euston
M.W. Pro Grand Master presided , and there was a
large attendance, among those present being :- The
Marquess of Hertford , Viscount Dungarvan , Lord
Ampthill, Rear Admiral Markham , Lord Skelmersdale,
Baron de Ferrieres, Mr. Justice Gainsford Bruce, Colonel
Money, C.B., Colonel Malet de Carteret, and Colonel
Somerville Burney .
The report of the General Board was taken as read ,
and ordered to be received and entered on the minutes.
The Earl of Euston said there were very few remarks
to be made by him on the Report, save one, which was
with reference to the memorial to their late lamented
Past Grand Master the Rev. G. R. Portal. The
subscriptions that were raised for a memorial to him
were sufficient to buy a good organ and place it in the
Hall the Brethren were now assembled in , and put an
inscription upon it ; it was a distinct ornament, and
would always bring to the minds of the Brethren the
memory of one who had worked very hard and
very zealously for Mark Masonry ; they could only
compliment the Committee who had carried out the
design .
There was another remark arising out of a reference
in the Report to the resignation of a Brother who had
held a high office in Grand Lodge for seventeen years ,
Bro. Robert Berridge. Bro. Berridge had been Grand
Director of Ceremonies for over seventeen years, and
during his term of service had done his work well and
worthily . He had been a prominent figure in Mark
Masonry , but he now felt that his many duties, public
and private , prevented his acting as Grand Director of
Ceremonies as he would wish to do. The Brethren
under such circumstances could do no less than give
Bro. Berridge a hearty vote of thanks for his services.
He would move that such a vote be passed, and that it
be engrossed , and sent to him by the Grand Secretary.
He asked them to do this because he though that Bro.
Berridge had, up to the present time, done the Degree
great service . Bro . Berridge had had troubles of many
sorts and kinds ; he had lost his children , and he was
now going out of business . Finding that travelling and
absence from town would prevent him from attending to
the work of Grand Lodge, he had resigned . Personally,
he thanked Bro. Berridge most heartily for all he had
done.
Viscount Dungarvan seconded the motion , which
was carried unanimously .
On the motion of Bro. Loveland -Loveland , seconded
by Bro. Major C. W. Carrell, the Report of the General
Boar d was
The Prin ce ted
adop .
of Wale s was then declared re-installed
 9TH JUNE 1894. ) The Freemason's
as Grand Master , and was proclaimed by Bro . Major
Carrell.
The Earl of Euston , having announced that the
Prince of Wales had again done him the honour to
appoint him Pro Grand Master, Bro . Major Carrell
proclaimed him , and his lordship received the salute of
his rank.
Viscount Dungarvan was re-appointed , proclaimed
and saluted as Deputy Grand Master .
The other appointments were :
Lord Skelmersdale S. Warden
J. Warden
Justice Gainsford Bruce
Hamon Le Strange M.O.
Alfred Cooper S. O.
Rev. J. H , Gray
Rev. Thomas Macdougall Chaplains
Treasurer
Robert Turtle Pigott, D.C.L.
Frank Richardson Registrar
R. Loveland-Loveland Pres. Gen. Board
C. F. Matier Secretary
R. Wayman S. D.
Rowland G. Knowles
Simpson J. D.
Gadbury
C. H. Driver Sup . Works
Brig . Surg. J. Balfour Cockburn D. C.
Eugene Monteuuis
White -
Swd. Br.
Major Probyn
H.G. Holdworth Std . Br.
W. H. Kempster
Frederick Bevan Organist
Richard Glasspool I. G.
W. C. Ferris A. I. G.
E. J. Mills Tyler .
Rev. W. Trevor Parkins D.P.G.M.M. Warkwickshire
then rose, all the Warwickshire Brethren present rising
with him , and said he had to present to the Grand
Lodge , in the name of the Province of Warwickshire,
the portrait of the Marquess of Hertford, Past Pro
Grand Master and Provincial Grand Master of
Warwickshire Mark Masons, which now adorned the
walls of Grand Mark Lodge . In Warwickshire they
had the satisfaction to be ruled over by one of the best
Provincial Grand Masters ; the more they knew of him
the more they honoured him and the more greatly they
respected him . He was deeply engraven on their
hearts , and they trusted he would live long to attend
Grand Lodge and see his own portrait.
The Earl of Euston in accepting the portrait on
behalf of Grand Lodge, said he should not be expressing
the unanimous feeling of every Mark Mason present if
he did not say they gave their very warm and hearty
thanks to the Brethren of Warwickshire for the hand
some present they have made to Grand Lodge in the
portrait of the Marquess of Hertford Past Pro Grand
Master - a portrait most like him in every way , and
most suitable to be placed in the Hall, because when he
was Pro Grand Master the Hall was dedicated to Mark
Masonry . During his year of office as Pro Grand Master
he neglected nothing to bring about the completion of
the Hall, and acted in every way to establish that
harmony and love which should always be carried out
among Freemasons. When they had a Pro Grand
Master ruling over them as he ruled for three years,
keeping up a feeling of content and harmony amongst
the Brethren , they could look back to that position with
reverence and love , and on his portrait with feelings of
appreciation. They most heartily thanked the Brethren
of Warwickshire for giving them such a portrait to adorn
the walls, and trusted his lordship would live many years
to come and look at it .
The Marquess of Hertford , in reply , felt it would very
ill become him to sit still and take no notice of the
extraordinary kindness that had just been exhibited
towards him , in the first place by Brethren from his
own Province of Warwickshire whom he was so glad
to see there. He thanked them most cordially and
heartily for the very great honour they have bestowed
upon him . Next he had to thank the Pro Grand Master
and all the Brethren , for the very high honour they had
done him in allowing the portrait to be placed in the
Hall, an honour of which any Mark Mason must always
be proud. He could not feel he had in any way deserved
the far too kind words of his Deputy, Bro . Trevor
Parkins, and the Pro Grand Master , but hoped the
Brethren would believe he endeavoured during his term
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of office to do his best, and he sincerely trusted that he
might continue to be able to help Mark Masonry for
many years to come.
After some other business Grand Lodge was closed
in ample form , and the grand_Festival followed at
Freemasons' Tavern , the Earl of Euston presiding .
After the usual Loyal toasts, Col. A. B. Cook pro
posed the M.W. the Pro Grand Master, and the M.W.
Past Grand Masters, to which toast the Earl of Euston
responded , and thanked all the Grand Officers for the
support given by them to Mark Masonry .
The Marquess of Hertford proposed the Grand
Officers. He stated Mark Masonry was making great
progress. He was very pleased to see the Senior Grand
Warden's chair occupied by Lord Skelmersdale , of whom
it was enough to say that he was the son of the Earl of
Lathom .
Lord Skelmersdale responded. He was told that it
was some years since his father occupied the same chair
as he then did . He hoped it was not an unreasonable
wish on the son's part that hemight try to emulate his
father .
Mr. Justice Bruce proposed the Mark Benevolent
Fund.
Bro . C. F. Matier Grand Secretary responded , and
stated that the next Festival of the Fund would be held
on the 11th July ; that the Earl of Yarborough
Provincial Grand Master for Lincolnshire would preside ,
and that at present there were 131 Stewards. Before
the Festivalhe hoped that number would be largely added
to , and that the announcement of subscriptions would
not be less than on any previous similiar occasion .
Brother Robert Tennent P.M. No. 10 ( Irish C.)
responded to the toast of the Visitors, and Bro. A.
Stewart Brown President of the Board to that of the
Stewards .
A beautiful selection of music was ably performed by
Bros. Frederick Bevan , James A. Brown, Edward
Dalzell , Turle Lee, and Egbert Roberts .
At a large and representative meeting of the Essex
Provincial Grand Lodge , held at the Cups Hotel,
Colchester , on the 27th ult., it was unanimously
resolved that the name of Bro. Claude E. Egerton -Green
W.M. of the Colne Lodge, No. 2477, should be
submitted for the post of Provincial Grand Treasurer at
the ensuing meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge.
“ Essex County Chronicle .”
0 0 0
Mr. H. L. Barrett, St. Albans Road , Watford , says a
local contemporary, possesses an artistic curiosity , a
reproduction of a charcoal drawing done by Mr. T. B.
Hardy, the well-known artist, in sixteen minutes. The
original was 72 inches by 38 , and is a view of the Tower
of London and the Thames. It was drawn at a gathering
of the Savage Club, entirely from memory, and was
purchased on the spot by Mr. W. S.Penley , of Charley's
Aunt " fame, the artist presenting the cheque ( £ 20 ) to
the funds of the RoyalMasonic Institution for Girls .
0 0 0
The Earl of Dartmouth was installed Grand Master
of Staffordshire on the 5th inst. We shall give a report
of the proceedings next week .
" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "
SEVERAL members of the Olive Union Lodge,
No. 1304, attended the funeral of the late Brother
Stephen Pinches, which took place at Horncastle, on
the 22nd ult.
The remains of the late Alderman Moss, an ex -mayor
of Ilkeston , were interred in that town on the 30th ult.,
a number of the Masonic Brethren of the deceased being
present.
The death is announced of Bro. William Joll, J.P.,
of Devonport , who was a staunch supporter of
Freemasonry , and in other ways won the esteem of his
neighbours .
 208 The Freemason's
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION) .
PROVINCIAL Grand Chapter was opened on
Thursday of last week , at the Masonic Hall,
Woking Street, Cardiff, by Companion Marmaduke
Tennant Grand Superintendent.
After the usual business the Officers for the ensuing
year were invested .
The consecration of the Marmaduke Tennant Chapter
attached to the Tennant Lodge followed , the Consecrat
ing Officer being theGrand Superintendent, assisted by
other Officers of the Province .
After the Consecration , the Companions adjourned
to banquet.
WEST YORKSHIRE .
CONVOCATION of this Provincial Grand Chapter
A was held in the Masonic Hall, Great George
Street, Leeds, on Wednesday, 23rd ult. , by invitation of
Excelsior Chapter, No. 1042 , under the presidency of
Comp . Henry Smith P.Z. 302 Past Grand Principal
Soj. of England Prov. G. H. , who acted as Provincial
Grand Superintendent.
There was a large attendance of other Provincial
Officers and Principals of Chapters, while apologies were
received from many who were unable to attend .
Provincial Grand Chapter was opened in form , and
the Acting Grand Superintendent and the Grand H. and
J. were saluted .
The Roll of Chapters and of Present and Past Prov.
G. Officers was called.
The Minutes of the Grand Convocation , held at
Wakefield , on Friday, 24th November 1893, were
confirmed .
The Acting Grand Superintendent then delivered the
following address :
Companions — I am sure you will be greatly
disappointed to find that our Grand Superintendent is
unable to be present with us this afternoon. For some
little time he has not been progressing satisfactorily , and
he has been ordered for change of air to the mild
atmosphere of Leamington. He desires me to convey
to you his expression of regret. He has given careful
consideration to the list of Companions selected for office
for the current year, and confidently trusts that the
appointments will give general satisfaction . I am also
commissioned to offer Companion Tew's compliments
and thanks to the retiring Officers. Whilst on this
subject I may state that Grand Chapter, on the 3rd
May 1893 , made an increase of six Provincial Officers to
Provinces having thirty Chapters and upwards, viz . :
one Deputy G. Registrar, one Deputy G. Sword Bearer,
two Assistant G. Standard Bearers, and two Assistant G.
Directors of Ceremonies .
On the 4th November last , rule 73 of the Royal Arch
Regulations was rescinded. The new rule makes it legal
to exalt a Master Mason four weeks after his raising,
and it is hoped that this relaxation will tend to increase
the number of exaltations — an effect we all earnestly
desire .
I may state for your information that we commenced
the year 1893 with 1257 subscribing members, and at
its close our numbers were 1298 , being an increase of 41 .
We had 95 new members, an increase of 6 ; Resignations
were 38 , against 42 in 1892 , a decrease of 4 ; Deaths 31 ,
against 26, an increase of 5; Exclusions 16 , against 10,
an increase of 6 ; and 56 Companions were in arrear,
being a decrease of 6. This we may consider fairly
satisfactory. Our income has slightly increased , as our
Treasurer will shortly tell you, and I will not therefore
enlarge upon the balance sheet .
You will have seen the notice of motion for a grant
to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in support of
our Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Jackson, who will
preside at the 96th Annual Festival at Brighton , on
Wednesday, the 27th June . It was contemplated to
select the Crystal Palace as the place of meeting , but the
day fixed being the second day of the Handel Festival,
it was considered that the crowded state of the building
would greatly interfere with the comfort of the ladies
and Brethren ; whilst the caterers might be unable to
supply our needs satisfactorily. Ladies and Brethren
1
Chronicle . [ 9TH JUNE 1894.
dining together necessitates a very large hall, much
larger than any in London , -it was therefore finally
decided to go to the Pavilion , Brighton, where many
Masonic Festivals have been previously held with great
success. I may state that the cost of the Railway
Company's conveyance is covered by the Steward's fee.
I am pleased to report that 70 out of 76 Lodges have
contributed to this Festival, as well as the following
Chapters :-Charity, 302 , Bradford ; Sincerity , 600,
Bradford ; St. John's, 827 , Dewsbury ; Marquess of Ripon,
837 , Ripon ; Harrogate and Claro , 1001, Harrogate. I
hope that the other Chapters will see their way to follow
this generous example .
We have met to -day for the first time under the
banner of Excelsior Chapter, No. 1042. This Chapter
was consecrated as recently as the 28th January 1886,
the ceremony being very ably performed by our excellent
Companion Charles Letch Mason. Our esteemed friend
Dr. Smyth was its first Principal. It has continued to
progress ; and , with a roll of 40 members, is now, in
point of fact , one of the numerically largest Chapters in
West Yorkshire. We are greatly indebted to Companion
Thomas Thorp and the Members of the Chapter, for
their arrangements and entertainment on this our
11th Provincial visit to the good city of Leeds.
Comp. Rand Prov. Grand Treasurer presented his
Balance Sheet , and stated that the balance in the Bank
to the credit of Prov . G. Chapter had increased by about
£14 , and now stood at £224 7s 9d. He moved that it be
adopted and entered on the minutes ; this was seconded
by Companion Steward Provincial Grand Registrar, and
carried .
Comp . Fox Chairman of the Charity Committee,
pursuant to notice, proposed : That the sum of £ 52 10s
be granted to further endow the Grand Superintendent's
chair in the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, and in
support of the Chairmanship of the Right Hon. William
Lawies Jackson, M.P. , who will preside at the 9th
Festival, to be held at the Pavilion , Brighton, on
Wednesday, the 27th June ; he also stated that the chair
of Grand Superintendent being already a Vice
President's, this grant would bring double votes (10 ) in
perpetuity .
The motion was seconded by Comp. Smithson Past
Chairman , and carried .
The Treasurer, in very felicitous terms proposed that
Comp . Henry Cowbrough P.Z. 1012 be elected as his
successor .
Companion William Bingham, in seconding the
proposition, said how much gratified the Companions
of the Excelsior Chapter would feel if the proposition
received the approval of the Provincial Grand Chapter,
and spoke as to Companion Cowbrough's qualifications
for the position . The resolution was carried with
acclamation .
The Acting Grand Superintendent then appointed
and invested the following Grand Officers for the ensuing
year .
Henry Smith P.Z. 302 - H.
Col. J. E. Bingham 296 J.
Herbert G. E. Green 154 Scribe E.
José Rickard 304 Scribe N.
Henry Cowbrough 1042 ( elected) Treasurer
Major G. Bolton 154 Registrar
George H. Robinson 275 Deputy Registrar
Alfred Verity 208 Principal Sojourner
H. Blackburn 827 First Assist. Soj.
John Hunt 139 . Second Assist. Soj.
H. Samuel Goodyear 495 Sword Bearer
Wm. Harrison 265 Deputy Sword Bearer
Wm. David Shoebridge 448 Standard Bearer
Charles Newsome 264 .) Assist. Std . Bearers
William Oddy 387
Thos. Uttley 307 - Dir. of Ceremonies
Wm . Metcalf 600
Walter Critchley, J.P., 1214 Assist. Dir. of Cers .
Thos. Lawrence 1001
Samuel Jacob 837 Organist
Frederick Simpson 1019 . Assist. Scribe E.
Joe Booth Whiteley 290 .
John Dyson 306 - Stewards
John Cass, J.P. , 302
William Murphy 275
Thos. Chester 904 Janitor.
It was proposed by Companion Major Bolton Prov.
G. Registrar, seconded by Comp. John Barker P.Z. 258
P.P.G.D. of C., and resolved : That a most hearty vote
of thanks be accorded to Companion Thomas Thorp
 9TH JUNE 1894.) The Freemason's Chronicle . 209

and Companions of Excelsior Chapter , 1042 , for their CHURCH SERVICE .

kind invitation, and for the excellent arrangements they
had niade for the comfort of the Prov. G. Chapter.
Companion Thorp briefly acknowledged the vote ,
and said they were exceedingly gratified to see such a
large muster.
There being no invitation given for the November
meeting Prov . G. Chapter was closed.
LINCOLNSHIRE.
HE Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Bourne, on
T Thursday of last week, under the banner of the
Hereward Lodge. The Provincial Grand Master Bro .
William Henry Smyth , D.L. , presided . There was a
good attendance.
The Hereward Lodge had made elaborate prepar
ations for the reception of their Brethren , on this, the
first visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge to Bourne .
The roll of Lodges having been called, the financial
statement of the Provincial Treasurer ( Brother C. M.
Nesbitt 712 ) was read , as well as other reports. The
reports generally were satisfactory, both as regarded the
charitable work of the Province, and the numerical
strength of the subscribing members, these last having
been increased by eighteen during the year .
Bro . Nesbitt was re -elected Provincial Treasurer .
BERKS AND OXON .
N the 25th ult . , the annual Grand Lodge of Mark
ON has25for the ProvinceofBerksand Oxon was
held in the University Masonic Hall, at Oxford , under
the presidency of the Right Hon . Viscount Valentia
Provincial Grand Master , who was supported by the
Deputy Bro . John Tomkins, of Abingdon, and other
Brethren holding high office in the Mark degree.
The Provincial Officers for the ensuing year were
appointed and invested, and at the close of the business
a banquet was served at the Randolph Hotel .
The Provincial Grand Lodge proceedings were
preceded by the Installation of the newly - elected W.M.
of the University Mark Lodge , and by the courtesy of
the Brethren of this Lodge the Visitors were provided
with light refreshments.
A in St Paul's Church , Gilford , under the auspices of
Gilford Loyal Masonic Lodge, No. 145 ( I.C. ) , the preacher
being Rev. Dr. Murphy, rector of S. George's, Belfast, who
preached from Matthew xviii . , 10 : “ Take heed that ye
despise not one of these little ones ; for I say unto you,
That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of
my Father which is in heaven .”
Having enlarged upon his subject , the preacher, in
conclusion , said , whatever adverse criticism might be
brought against the Craft to which they and he had the
honour to belong , it could not be said that they did not
recognise those words of their Lord ; the importance of
child life . He had come there that afternoon to plead
with them on behalf of their orphans ; on behalf of
the Masonic schools in Dublin . There was a Girls School
and a Boys School , and to those of them who knew
anything of the workings of that Institution he need
hardly say that orphans were admissible from all parts
of Ireland, and he believed he was right in stating that a
large proportion of the orphans in the schools came
from the North of Ireland . He had in his hand a report
of the schools for the past year, and he regretted tosay
that there had been during the year a serious falling off
in the subscriptions with regard to the Girls school.
Perhaps some of them might ask, “ Was there not a great
bazaar in 1892 , which brought in the large sum of £ 21,000
of clear profit, and how then are you so badly off for
funds ? ” Well , he might tell them that that money — the
proceeds of the bazaar - went to a special fund—a fund
for enlarging the school building and for giving some help
to the girls when they were leaving the school, the rule
being that a girl must leave at sixteen years of age . He
hoped their subscriptions to both schools would amount
to more than they did in the past year.— " Belfast News
Letter."
It is rumoured as amongst the certainties that two
new Lodges will shortly be consecrated in the West
Lancashire Division .
CRITERION RESTAURANT .

EAST ROOM
THE DEAN OF YORK IN HULL.

Y the kindness and courtesy of the Worshipful FOR

BY Master and Officers of the recently -consecrated
RECHEROHÉ
Humber Installed Masters Lodge, No. 2494 , the
Brethren of all the Hull Lodges were invited to attend
for the purpose of hearing a Masonic lecture by the Very
Rev. the Dean of York ( Bro. Arthur P. Purey- Cust , D.D. )
entitled “ A Retrospect, Circumspect, and Prospect of 1
Freemasonry .' A LA CARTE .
There was a crowded attendance, amongst those
present being Bros. M. C. Peck Past Grand Std. Br. of
England, W. Tesseyman P.P.G. Supt. of Works S.W. ,
G. L. Shackles P.P.G. Reg. J.W., Colonel H. Fawcett THE
Pudsey Prov. G.S.D. Chaplain , John Bilson P.M. S.D. ,
Thomson Foley J.D. , A. Ē . Kessen P.M.Org ., A.King WEST ROOM ,
P.P.G.D. I.G. , J. R. Ansdell P.P.G.D.C. D.C. , T. B.
Redfern A.P.G.Sec . Sec .
The Worshipful Master , in introducing the Dean of
DINNER , 5 /-; SUPPER , 4 /
York , referred to the eminent position Dr. Purey - Cust
had attained in the Craft , being a Past Grand Chaplain
of England, and Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master Instrumental Music 11.0 to 12.30 .
of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. He was certain the
lecture would be productive of great benefit to the
members present , to whom he felt indebted for their Grand Hall 3/6 Dinner ,
presence in such large numbers.
The Very Rev. Dean then delivered his lecture on the AT SEPARATE TABLES , 6 TO 9.
varied phases of the Masonic character, and was listened
to with marked attention . Accompanied by the Celebrated
On the motion of the J.W. , seconded by the S.W. ,
supported by Colonel Pudsey and R. R. Hawley P.M. , a
"" SPIERP
hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the worthy Dean , ON " ORCHESTRA .
and he was subsequently elected an honorary member of
the Lodge. | Academy Luncheon in West Room, 2/9 .
 210 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 9TH JUNE 1894 .

ROYAL
LONDON & WESTERN RAILWAY.
NORTH WESTERN
MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS ,
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N.

OFFICE — 6 FREEMASONS HALL, LONDON , W.C. YHEAP Excursions will be run from London (Euston ), Broad
Junction , etc., as follows :
Grand Patron :—HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. On Friday night, 15th June.
President:–His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., & c ., To Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, Carlisle, and the English
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SATURDAY, 9TH JUNE 1894 .
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
THE Lord Mayor, who was accompanied by the
THI Lady Mayoress , Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Moore ,
and Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale , paid a state
visit on Saturday to the Royal Masonic Institution for
Girls , at Battersea .
His Lordship was received by Sir John Monckton ,
with whom were the following members of the House
Committee : Bros. Edward Letchworth , J. H.Matthews,
Frank Richardson , A. C. Spaull, Colonel J. Peters, and
H. A. Hunt. The visitors included Bros. Admiral
Markham , F. Coles, A. H. Bevan, W.Morley , Bywater ,
W. E. Stanton , E. St. Clair , T. Hastings "Miller ,
C.C., & c .
After inspecting the children , who were drawn up in
line in the grounds of the Institution , says the " City
Press,” the civic party proceeded to the Alexandra
Centenary Hall, where the girls went through their
calisthenic exercises and marching evolutions under the
direction of the head governess, Miss Davis .
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The children looked very neat and tidy in their dark
blue frocks and white aprons, while the precision with
which they accomplished the intricacies of the exercises
would have done credit to those ofmuch more advanced
years. In fact, as Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdale
afterwards laughingly remarked , in complimenting the
girls upon their performance, neither the regular army
nor the volunteers were to be compared with them .
Following the musical drill came singing and
instrumental music , after which the Lord Mayor briefly
addressed the children . His Lordship expressed him
self as much gratified by what he had seen and heard .
The delightful entertainment which they had provided
had , he said , given the Lady Mayoress and himself very
great pleasure. He urged upon them the necessity of
paying careful attention to their studies while they had
the opportunity . They must feel, he was sure, a very
deep debt of gratitude to the members of the Committee
and those who were placed in charge of them , who, as
long as they behaved well, would continue to exhibit
towards them the kindness which they had shown in
the past.
Bro. Alderman and Sheriff Dimsdaie next said a few
words. It was the first occasion , he remarked, that he
had been amongst them , but he had for a long time been
connected with a kindred institution , the London Orphan
Asylum . He was glad to see from their recent successes
in the Oxford Local and College of Preceptors Examin
ations that they could do well in other directions besides
that in which they had given so excellent a performance
that afternoon . It gave him great pleasure to be present,
and he wished them every blessing and happiness which
God could bestow upon them .
Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Moore followed with a
few earnest words, in which he referred to the practical
nature of the education which the children were receiving
and which wasdesignated,he declared , to suit the require
ments of the sphere of life to which by the providence of
God they would soon be called .
A vote of thanks was, on the motion of Bro. Frank
Richardson , unanimously accorded to the Lord Mayor
and Lady Mayoress, and the proceedings terminated .
THE Y.M.C.A. JUBILEE .
THE body of the Casket presented with the Freedom of the City
THof London to Sir G.Williams on the 4th , wasmade of oak , part
of the roof of the old Guildhall, and bears in the centre the badge
of the Young Men's Christian Association in gold and enamel, the
dates 1844 and 1894 appearing on either side, whilst at the corners
are four groups, emblematical of Europe, Asia , Africa, and America ,
in modelled 18 ct. gold . Along the top is a band with flowing
ornament in renaissance style, in the centre of which appears a
small medallion , bearing the monogram G.W. in diamonds on a
purple ground , and a scroll with “ Founder " underneath . The base
of the casket is formed of 18 ct. gold resting on a stand of silver gilt,
ball marked , bearing in the centre the full Arms of the Corporation
in proper heraldic colours, standing on four cornucopia , indicative
of prosperity both of the City and the Association. The cover of
the casket is of oak, having at bottom a broad band of gold with
ornamental corners , on which are seen the Rose, Shamrock and
Thistle in combination . The cover is ornamented with a number
of leaves, and bears the crest and motto of Sir George Williams in
modelled gold and enamel. The casket was designed and
manufactured by Bro . George Kenning.
Olympia . — The directors of this popular place of amusement
recently added considerably to the attractions of the justly
denominated “ stupendous " entertainment of “ Constantinople ,"
by a very fine panoramic view of the city, painted by Mr. W. Tilbin .
The spectator is supposed to be standing on theGenoese Tower of
Galata , which commands the finest view of the Golden Horn and
Seraglio Point, and the artist has caught the glorious eastern
sunset in its fullest splendour. There are also the admirably
contrived tableaux representing some of the most popular stories
from the “ Arabian Nights," and the Moorish Harem . A caique,
propelled by a Turkish boatman, takes one a trip through the
harbour, to the subterranean wonder known as the Hall of the
Thousand Columns. In order to provide a pleasant promenade for
the summer afternoons and evenings, the gardens have been
beautifully laid out and are now resplendent with flowers. At
intervals are small alcoves where may be heard the strains of the
Turkish Minstrels, the Roumelian Gipsies and the Imperial
Hungarian Band , so that after the visitors are satisfied with the
gorgeous spectacle , or the busy streets and bazaars, they may enjoy
their refreshments amid the beauties of nature. It is satisfactory
to record that the extra sights are all free, the price of admission
covering all charges. From the directors' point of view the result
is equally satisfactory, as the chairman, Mr. John Hart, promises a
dividend at midsummer. This proves that the public fully
appreciate the efforts made by the enterprising management for
their amusement.
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LADIES AND FREEMASONRY .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE.
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , I have read with interest and some
what of amusement, the various articles appearing lately in your
issues respecting the association of Ladies with the Craft, and I
gather from the same that the startling news of Women in Masonry
emanates from America, which must be taken with a certain grain
of salt, especially when we are informed that it is an effusion from
& woman politician named Mary E. Lease , who doubtless is
boasting of an assumed knowledge in Masonry for political
purposes.
It may possibly be that Lodges for Women exist on the
Continent, and in an American edition of the Ritual of
Freemasonry , there is mention of a degree called “ The Heroine of
Jericho," which is conferred exclusively upon R.A. Masons, their
wives and widows; hence it is sometimes called the Ladies ' degree,
convened for that purpose at the house of some R.A.Mason , and
the female candidates are not allowed to be qualified by their
husband but this degree declares that the “ Heroine of Jericho
was a harlot, and the Editor states that he never heard of the
degree prior to the abduction of that traitor, William Morgan . It
was supposed to be got up by those concerned in his death , so that
they could revenge themselves , and evade the laws of the
country.
The Daily Telegraph ” says it is one of themost cheering signs
ofthe times , the sympathetic attitude now adopted towards Ladies by
Freemasonry, and quotes the legend of the lady who hid herself in
an eight day clock . This of course refers to the history of the
Honourable Mrs. Aldworth , the only Lady Freemason , who was
supposed to have found herself by accident in an adjoining chamber
to a Lodge, and owing to some structuralalterations in the wall,
was enabled to witness a ceremony which nearly cost her life ;
as an alternative, she was initiated into themysteries which she
had witnessed . She lived to be looked upon as a beloved and
venerated member of the Order until her death .
I think that the Earl of Haddington Past Grand Master
Freemason of Scotland , at the opening of a Bazaar in Edinburgh ,
sufficiently explained to the ladies present the fundamental
principles of Freemasonry, finishing by saying that no man who
acted up to the vows and obligations could possibly be a bad
citizen , a bad husband, or a bad father.
I am quite in accord with the closing paragraph of your leading
article of the 14th of April last, that the opening of the door to
Ladies is so strictly opposed to thegeneral wishes ofmembers of the
Craft as to render its adoption virtually impossible. I notice that
many Lodges (although not all) have their Ladies' Soirees, Balls
and Picnics ; surely this should suffice without participation of the
mysteries. Man is supposed to be the stronger sex, yet we all
know that making a man & Freemason does not alter his
disposition or natural born tendencies ; he is still the sameman for
good or evil. I will certainly admit that the ritual of Freemasonry
tends to make a man a better man, and make him feel more in
touch with his Creator, but withal, has the Church of God no
fallen sheep , and can it he said of the roll call of Freemasons that
none have fallen from lofty pinnacles,-not even those who have
been clothed with robes of purity emblematical of the High Priests
of the Most High ? I leave your readers to judge for themselves.
Again ,-has no Freemason retired from the Order owing to
dishonour cast upon him by a Brother in Freemasonry ? This
question takes the fate of the former. History revealeth not that
the penalties of the solemn obligations in Freemasonry have ever
been carried out on their violation , save and except in the abduc
tion of William Morgan ; or if there is any truth in the writings of
Continental Freemasonry, yet such is the tendency to secrecy , that
it may have been misapplied , and the expansion of charity so great
that a fallen Brother's misdeeds may have been hidden from
punishment, and posing under the Apron as exemplified in the
Masonic Sonnet :
“ Emblem of Innocence and Purity !
We find its votaries on every side,
Earth's greatest men have donned it oft with pride ;
Time honoured badge of sweet simplicity.
Token of Virtue and Morality.”
Leaving the retired Brother to chant in sorrow the Masonic
Sonnet to the Most High :
“ Loud let my fervent orisons arise,
To Him who is Supreme and is Most High ;
Who rules the waves, controls the wondrous skies,
And hears in Mercy when His children cry ! "
When man, the stronger sex, is not infallible , and a certain
percentage of Freemasons are no credit to the Craft as a Body, and
tarnish the beautiful teachings of the Ritual until they retire or
are disposed of, surely what could be expected if Ladies were
admitted fnto the Order ? The tax then put upon restrained
constitutional weaknesses would be so great that the benefits
derived from the teachings of Freemasonry might be expected to be
absorbed by the spontaneous combustion of Philosophy, and every
Brother who was a husband or a father might dearly regret his
initiation ,
Òhronicle . ( 9TH JUNE 1894 .
Freemasonry is too solemn a Ritual to be treated lightly , and
when the principles are strictly adhered to amongst men , it is a
perfect boon upon earth when a man can go and pass a few
pleasant hours under its canopy and in mutual accord as only man
to man understand, leaving the cares of life (business and domestic )
behind . He feels that he has formed a connection where respect
is both given and received ; and in his daily walks of life there is a
moral duty within his own breast to do unto others in similar
circumstances as he would wish they would do to him , and above
all not to be guilty of anything that would tend to lose him the
respect of his Brethren .
I have often noticed Brethren of mature age in Freemasonry,
and advanced in honours, purposely refraining from attending
gatherings where ladieswere present,and silently drawing thecurtain
between their homes and their Brethren , which leads me to think
thatthey are conversant with the frailties that I have foreshadowed ,
and that they enjoy all the pleasures of Freemasonry without the
risk of pitfalls .
In conclusion let me admonish ladies to be content, ever
remembering that it was Eve's indiscretion that reversed the
Garden of Paradise .
Yours faithfully ,
ROYAL ARCH ,
LECTURE ON THE TALMUD .
THE Rev. Isidore Myers, B.A., recently gave an address at a
Globe Road , on “ The Talmud and Freemasonry ,” and was so
successful in gratifying the Brethren who were present, that a
committee was formed and arrangements made for a public lecture
at the Bromley Vestry Hall. This took place on the 24th ult., and
the hall waswell filled, a number of clergymen and leading members
of the Masonic body being present.
The Rev. J. Parry, the vicar of Bromley , occupied the chair, and ,
in introducing the lecturer, said the audience would learn that
night something about a remarkable literature which had been the
means of preserving the individuality and the unity of the ancient
people of Israel during many centuries .
The Lecturer, without à note, held the close attention of his
audience for an hour and a quarter, during which time the interest
never once flagged . He spoke in perfect English , was impressive
throughout, and at times movingly eloquent, in fact the lecture,
throughout its descriptive , dramatic , pathetic, and humorous parts,
was thoroughly enjoyed, and was received with every demonstration
of applause.
Bro. Tijou, in eulogistic and humorous terms proposed a vote of
thanks to the lecturer, which was seconded by the Rev. J.Greaves,
who said that above all things he hated flattery, but he felt bound
to say that a more lucid or a more masterly lecture he had never
heard in his life.
The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation .
A similar compliment was passed to the chairman , on the
motion of Mr. L. Levy, seconded by the Rev. J. F. Stern , both of
whom spoke of the kindly feeling which characterised such broad
minded Christians as the Rev. Mr. Parry. The Chairman
gracefully acknowledged the compliment, remarking that he
thoroughly enjoyed the eloquent address of the lecturer , who
reminded him very much ofthe Bishop of Ripon and Archdeacon
Farrar, and that he was confident that that evening would help to
strengthen the good feeling between the Christians and their Jewish
fellow citizens. In conclusion , the Chairman reminded the
audience that it was the birthday of Her Majesty that day, and
that, consistently with the sentiments of loyalty inculcated in the
lecture in the name of the Talmud, the loyalty of all present should
be manifested by singing the National Anthem . This was
accordingly done, Miss Dora Da Costa playing the accompaniment
as charmingly as she had played othermusic during the earlier
part of the evening .
The committee who had the management of the lecture, and
their energetic Secretary Mr. H. Harris, are to be congratulated on
the success of the meeting, all the proceedings of which were of an
entertaining character . As numerous applications for tickets bad
to be refused for this lecture, we are informed that at a future date
the Rev. Bro . Myers will be invited to give another lecture at the
large hall of the Bow and Bromley Institute .— “ East London
Observer."
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PANMURE LODGE, No. 720 .
THE Installation meeting was held on the 21st ult., at the
THBalham Hotel.
The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed. On the
proposition of Bro. Gill, seconded by Bro . Nott, the report of the Longman
Audit Committee was received unanimously. A ballot was taken
for Mr. Walter Woods Mulley, of the Grove Hotel, Balham , which
being unanimous, he was initiated in due form ; a ballot was taken
for Mr. Henry John Kirvan , of Carmina Road, Balham , which
also proved unanimous.
Bro. G. Mulley P.M.was then presented to Bro . Poore P.M.,
and by him re -installed as Master for the year. The Officers were
invested. The Brethren afterwards dined together.
0 0 0 great compliment in electing him Honorary Member . He could
FIDELITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 3 .
T gratifying ; he appreciated it very much .
there were present Bros. Rendell W.M., Robinson S.W.,
Walters J.W., Taylor S.D., Hanes J.D., Piper I.G., Gregory
Secretary, Frost , Ferguson Preceptor, Edmonds, and others .
Bro . Kessler was initiated by the W.M. in a very painstaking
manner. Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the first
section of the lecture was worked by the Preceptor.
Bro. Robinson S.W.was elected W.M. for the ensuing week.
0 0 O endeavours to increase the reputation and welfare of the Chapter
ROYAL ARCH .
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DUKE OF CORNWALL CHAPTER , No. 1839.
CHE election meeting took place at Freemasons' Hall, Great
Mendelsohn J., Almond S.E., Perrins S.N., Brown P.S., Millar
1st Assist., Wright 2nd Assist., Dewsnap P.Z., Bocker, Bolton , man responded . He was very pleased the toast of his health had
Humphries, Schulz , Lock, Arthur, Culver and many others.
Visitors :-Comp. W. M. Stiles Grand Treasurer, Mussared, W.
Martin , Toley , Humphries.
After the opening of the Chapter Comp. Dewsnap assumed the
chair, and exalted Bro . Richard into the Royal Arch . On Comp.
Cox's resumption of the chair the annual elections took place , after
which the Chapter was closed, and the Companions adjourned to
the Holborn Restaurant to banquet, which in turn was followed by
the customary toasts .
In proposing that of the Grand Officers the M.E.Z. expressed
the great pleasure he felt in having as a Visitor their dear old friend
Comp. Stiles, who had won the distinction of Grand Treasurer of believed in the old saying that there are as good fish in the sea as
Arch Masonry . Comp. Stiles was well known as a true Mason , maintain its reputation , in fact the Companions might rely on his
earnest in his work, genial and courteous in his manner , and of a
purely charitable nature , as was proved by the number of his
Stewardships, and the fact that he was a Vice -President of all three
of the Institutions. No Companion could be held in higher esteem
by those who knew him than he was. His election as Grand
Treasurer was a source of gratification to a large number of his
friends, who would , he was sure , show every desire to honour him
in his new office.
Comp. Stiles was most heartily received . He said the Grand
Officers were deeply sensible of the good feeling exbibited towards
them , and were ever anxious to discharge their respective duties so
as to win greater regard . The kind way in which the toast of their
health was received proved their efforts were appreciated. As for
himself, he felt a great difficulty in expressing his feelings, for the
more than kind receptions recently accorded him . It was owing to
the generous support of his Companions that he held the high
position ofGrand Treasurer. The kind remarks of the M.E.Z. and
the cordial greeting of the members had made such a deep
impression on his mind that he should never forget bis visit to the
Duke of Cornwall Chapter .
The toast of the Ñ.E.Z. was proposed by P.Z. Dewsnap, and
was received in such a hearty manner as to appear the toast of
the evening . No Principal, said Comp. Dewsnap , could have done
more for their Chapter than its present ruler, who so thoroughly
entered into its work, and displayed such anxiety as to its
prosperity, as should ensure its progress. He was held in high
esteem among the members, and his year of office promised to be a
great success.
In responding, the M.E.Z. expressed the deep gratitude he felt
for the remarks just made, and the reception accorded the toast.
He had endeavoured to not only do his duty as Z. but also add to
the unanimity of feeling among the members, and increase the
spirit of emulation that existed in the Chapter. If he had been
successful in his endeavours he felt he had been amply repaid for
bis exertions.
The M.E.Z.-elect Comp. Howe was next toasted , and he briefly
acknowledged the complimentpaid him . He promised to endeavour
to emulate those who had gone before him .
The toast of the Exaltee called forth a long response from that
Companion , after which the Past Principals were toasted ; they
replying in brief terms.
The Janitor's toast concluded the evening, which was enlivened
by an excellent musical programme, under the direction of Comp.
Humphries, the singing of Bro. Walter Perrin being especially
appreciated.
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ST. PANCRAS CHAPTER, No. 2271.
MEETING was held on the 31st ult., at the Midland Grand
Α . Hotel, St. Pancras. Comp. W. A. Scurrah P.P.G.S.
Middlesex M.E.Z., Longman H., Irvine acting J., Jay Treas., A.
Scurrah S.E., Lewis acting N., Edmonds P.S., Jacob 1st Assist.,
Powell 2nd Assist.
The ballot was taken for Bros. A. Coles and Jeffries of theRoyal
Savoy Lodge, No. 1744, and the result being unanimous in their
favour they were exalted into R.A. Masonry by the M.E.Z., who
performed the ceremony in excellent style , supported as he was by
excellent working on the part of his Officers.
The election of Officers for the ensuing year followed , Comp.
being unanimously chosen for the office of Z., Comp.
Graham for that of H., and Irvine J., the others to follow in
rotation .
Comp. W.M. Stiles Grand Treasurer was elected an Honorary
Member of the Chapter, which was afterwards closed in regular
form .
The Companions then adjourned to the banquet, after which
the usual Loyal toasts were honoured , mp. Stiles responding on
behalf of the Grand Officers , and thanking the company for their
cordial reception of the toast. The members had paid him a very
but remember how closely he had been associated with them , both
in Lodge and Chapter, and this mark of their kindness was very
Comp. Irvine, in proposing the toast of the M.E.Z., alluded to
his excellent qualities, his great knowledge of Freemasonry, his
steady perseverance in carrying out his duties, and his readiness in
discharging any duty that would increase the comfort of the
Companions or promote the welfare of the Chapter.
The M.E.Z., in returning thanks, said he had received many
kindnesses at the hands of the proposer of the toast and also from
the members of the Chapter. He was very pleased to hear that his
had met with the approbation of the members. The Chapter
had been very fortunate in securing many true and enthusiastic
new members ; with such additions as they had lately had they
must prosper. He thanked them for their good wishes, and was
pleased to say his health had much improved since their last
meeting, in fact he might say that the election of his old friend,
Companion Stiles to the office of Grand Treasurer , had effected &
perfect cure in his own case, and had won general approbation in
other quarters.
The toast of the H.and J. having been honoured , Comp. Long
been cordially received after his election to the highest office in the
Chapter. He assured the Companions he should endeavour to
maintain the reputation of the Chapter , and strive to keep it in its
present prominent position. He could not expect to be as success
ful as the present chief, but promised them he should do his best
for their comfort and for the welfare of the Chapter.
Comp. Irvine J.-elect tendered his thanks. The Chapter had
always had good Officers, and in electing him to the chair of J. he
hoped it would not suffer. He should do his best, and as he had a
strong objection to playing second fiddle to anyone - while he also
any that have come out of it — he should make a special effort to
doing as well as any of his predecessors, if that was at all possible.
The toast of the Exaltees followed , both expressing their
pleasure at being received into the R. A. degree, and their admira
tion of the ritual and the way in which it had been rendered .
The toast of the Masonic Charities was next proposed from the
chair, the M.E.Z. asking the Companions to support his list as a
Steward. The Charities should be of interest to every member of
the Order, and should be the first care of every Mason .
Comp. Stephens was asked to respond, and in doing so he
expressed regret that neither of the Secretaries of the Institutions
was present to acknowledge the kind sentiments expressed, and the
equally kind reception of the toast, as they being such masters of
the subject they were enabled to make most pleasing replies to
such good wishes as had been expressed ; but if he did not possess
their eloquence he at least was quite as earnest and was pleased to
have the opportunity of pleading on behalf of the good cause.
Comp. Stephens proved a worthy representative of the distinguished
Companions he had referred to, and pleaded most earnestly on
behaĪf of the Institutions, detailing the great blessings they
bestowed on the aged and the orphans of Freemasonry. The large
sums of money raised year by year on behalf of the Institutions
were, he said, a source of pride to the members of the Order, and
supplied an incentive worthy of being followed by every member.
He hoped the Companions would support their M.E.Z. in his
Stewardship , and thereby prove their esteem for him . The list was
subsequently handed round, and a totul of thirty-five guineas was
subscribed .
The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by Companions
Smith 704, Lewis 1622, J. Stephens 753, and W.M. Stiles Grand
Treasurer.
The toast of the Officers, and that by the Janitor brought the
proceedings to a happy conclusion .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT, No. 890 .
T the Prince of Wales, Bishops Road , Paddington , on Friday,
England M.E.Z., J. Bailey I.P.Z. 1602 H., John Davies P.Z. 733
J. (Treas.), H. Dehane P.Z. S.E., J. C. Conway Z.-elect 1891 S.N.,
J. Čruttenden P. Soj., G. Gregory Assist Soj., W. Cleghorn P.Z.
185 , C. Coleman P.Z. 753, T. C. Edmonds P.Z. 1507, W.Ferguson
P.Z. 1507, E. C. Mulvey P.Z. 2246 , J. J. Thomas P.Z., J. C. Tilt,
E. Reed, J. Barnett, F. Chapple , C. Butler, W. E. Jameson , F.
Pickett, T Dutton , J. Cox , G.Gulbert, & c.
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Comp. Mulvey acted as candidate, and was exalted into R. A.
Masonry, the ritual being rehearsed in an impressive and pains
taking manner, the principal Officers, by their unison of working,
making the ceremonymostattractive.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Companion Spaull, for his
services to Royal Arch Masonry in general , and for his work that
night; while votes of thanks was also passed to the acting H. and J.
In acknowledging the vote Comp. Spaull thanked those present
for their kindness , and promised to attend again on some convenient
occasion .
Companions are cordially invited to attend this excellent Chap
ter of Improvement, where they may rely on good instruction at the
hands of Comp. Dehane.
0 0 0 performed the ceremony of installation , assisted by Bros. Hains
PROVINCIAL .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY, No. 163.
THE last meeting of this popular Lodge previous to the vacation
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was well attended, over fifty Brethren being present, principal
amongst whom were : Bros. J. M. H. Blamey W.M., T. H. Scholfield
I.P.M., Alfred Hepworth S.W. , Samuel Gaskill J.W., J.M. Sinclair
P.M. P.P.J.G.D. Treasurer, Jos. Clemmey Secretary , H. A. Owles
S.D. , Fred Walmsley J.D. Past Masters : Joseph Wildgoose
P.P.J.G.D. , John E. Williams P.G.D.D.O. , H. H. Warburton
P.P.S.G.D., D. D. Macpherson , John Studd , Richard Simister,
A. Hope, T. G. Sparkes, Ben Williams, J. W. Shaw 1077 and 2482.
Visitors: P.Ms. Fred Hilton P.P.G.D.C., Jas . W. Abbott
P.P.G.D.C., M. Thomas P.P.G.D., Wm . T. Schofield P.P.G.J.D.,
Fred Broadsmith P.P.G. Reg . (Cheshire), Wm . Boden W.M. 2449 ;
Robt. K. Roberts J.D. 1012 , Ernest C. Symons J.D. 1357, Walter
Alcock P.M. 191 , Hezekiah Sharp 54, Walter W. Brown 309, Arthur
Joynson 633, John McDermid 626 .
After the reading of minutes, Mr. Alfred Cresswell,Buyer,
Marple, was initiated by Bro. Ben Williams P.M. , the Ancient
Charge being given by Bro. Gaskill J.W. This was followed by a
capital rendering of the Traditional History of the Third Degree
by Bro. WildgooseP.M.
Bro. Blamey W.M. was appointed steward to represent the
Lodge at the forthcoming Festival in connection with the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys.
At the festive board which succeeded, Bros. Owles, Thomas,
Cresswell, B. Williams, Batchelder, and Dottie contributed some
excellent songs and recitations, an exceedingly pleasant evening
being spent.
Bro .John E. Williams P.M. was heartily congratulated upon
having attained Provincial rank.
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RURAL PHILANTHROPIC LODGE, No. 291 .
RO. E. A. BURNETT S.W. has been unanimously elected
BR Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, as successor to Bro.
Tyler.
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YARBOROUGH LODGE, No. 551 .
N the 23rd ult. a number of the members enjoyed an excursion :
through Sandown and Brading over the downs to Down End, where
a halt was made for lunch. Then the party drove on to Osborne
House, an order to view having been obtained through Sir Henry
Ponsonby. The visitors were kindly received by the Housekeeper,
who herself conducted them over the whole of the lower part ofthe
establishment.
After spending about an hour in the house , the party rambled
over the grounds, and looked at the trees planted by the different
notabilities. Then the horses were again put in the coach and the
Brethren drove through to the Gloucester Hotel, Cowes. The Host
of the Gloucester, Bro. Mursell, served a capital dinner, which was
much enjoyed.
An hour or so after dinner having been spent in visiting friends
and in conversation , the party once more mounted the coach, pro
ceeding to Carisbrooke, where tea was partaken of. The final stage
of the journey was commenced at nine o'clock, Ventnor being
reached about eleven .
Bro. F. Trueman was the captain of the party, and the Secre
tarial duties in connection with the excursion were undertaken by
Bro. F. H. Sheppard. The W.M. Brother Cole Norman was one of
the party.
UNITED LODGE, No. 697.
DHE Installation meeting was held on Wednesday, the 16th ult .,
T about fifty Brethren being present, including the Grand
Secretary of the Province (Bro. T. J. Ralling). The principal busi
ness of the meeting was the installation of the Worshipful Master
for the ensuing year , Bro. G. N. Watson , which ceremony was
performed jointly by Bros. Thomas Rix P.M. and Sec. P.P.G.Sw.B.
and Henry J. Skingley P.M. P.P.A.G.D.C. At its conclusion the
Officers for the year were invested .
The Brethren afterwards dined together at the George Hotel, a
capital repast being well served by the Host and Hostess, Bro. and
Mrs. Mutton .
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ONBetween thirty,and forty of the Brethren and their wives left
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Worksop at 10 a.m. for Newstead Abbey, in coaches supplied by
Bros. T. Castle and G. Phillips, an al fresco lunch being indulged
in en route , and after some time had been spent in inspecting the
wonders and beauties of the Abbey, the return journey was made
via Mansfield, where a substantial repast was served at the Swan
Hotel.
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HESKETH LODGE, No. 950.
N Wednesday, the 16th ult . , the festival of St. John and the
wood, when Bro . A. Gibson S.W. was installed .
The Lodge was opened by Bro. G. P. Mulock W.M. who also
worth, Robertson , Faussett, Mahir, and Clarkson , in a highly
satisfactory manner. The address to the W.M. and Wardens was
given by Bro. J. D. Faussett P.M. , and to the Brethren generally
by Bro . Mulock I.P.M.
During the meeting the I.P.M. Bro. G. P. Mulock was
presented by the Brethren of the Lodge with a very handsome gold
Past Master's jewel , as a token of esteem and appreciation of the
valuable services he had rendered during his tenure of Office. The
duties of the year had been of an unusually heavy character, but
Bro. Mulock had discharged them in a most efficient and
thoroughly Masonic manner.
The members afterwards adjourned to the banquet, which was
served by Bro. F. Duckworth in really first-class style.
The enjoyment of the gathering was materially enhanced by the
vocal and elocutionary items of Bros. Reeve, Gardner, the W.M.,
Thompson, Greenwood, Dickinson, Robinson , Scott, Thornborough ,
and others.
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EGERTON LODGE, No. 1030.
THE visit of Her Most Gracious Majesty to Manchester and
general holiday, not only in Cottonopolis itself, but in the towns
and villages for manymiles around. Stockport, of course,was no
exception to the rule, and the regular meeting of the Egerton
Lodge, due on the above date, was therefore postponed until the
22nd, the following amongst others being present :-Bros.Dr. H.
Wilson W.M., G. B. Goodfellow S.W. , Henry Smith P.M. P.P.G.D.
Treas. acting J.W., Thos. Knott I.P.M. Sec. , Jas. W. Abbott P.M.
P.P.G.D.C. D.C. , Wm. A. Vaughan P.M. acting S.D., Edward
Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE), H. G. Fisher, T. B.
Brooks. Visitors : -Bros. Wm. H. Peak P.M. 993 P.P.G.D.C. , W.
W. Hitching 2363.
After the confirmation of minutes, Brother Thomas Burnley
Brooks was entrusted , and the Lodge being advanced , he was
raised to the sublime degree by Bro. Wilson W.M. , the working
tools being presented and explained by Bro. Goodfellow S.W.
At the festive board which followed, Bro. Thos. Knott I.P.M.,
who presided in the enforced absence of the W.M. (the latter
having been called away professionally), proposed the health of the
Queen , and reverted in especial terms to her recent visit. He
dilated upon the sincere pleasure which she had afforded to
of enthusiasm which she had evoked, but regretted to have noticed
that for a lady in her position , who was so well cared for, and
whose welfare was of importance to everybody, she looked far from
well . If he was right in his surmise, he hoped for her speedy
recovery, and confidently called upon the Brethren to join him in
an expression of this sentiment. The toast was most heartily
honoured .
Bro. Knott also proposed the health of the newly -raised Brother,
saying that he had had the honour of proposing him in the first
instance , and judging from what he had seen he felt sure that he
would make a conscientious Mason. He had already shown a fair
sample of what he was made of, and no doubt as time progressed
he would , with a love for his work , develop into a fair Officer of
the Lodge. He would await that period with pleasure and with
confidence.
Bro. Brooks responded, saying that he thanked the Brethren
very much for the way in which they had accepted the toast of his
health. Bro. Knott had told them that he had been the means of
proposing him as a member of the Lodge, and there was an old
saying that the father generally looked well after his own child ;
still this hardly justified Bro . Knott in speaking so enthusiastically
of him . He would endeavour to do full justice to the remarks
uttered with regard to himself, and if happily called upon to fill any
office, or to perform any duty , he would place his services at their
disposal .
Bro . Smith P.M. & c. proposed the health of the Visitors, to
which Bros. Hitching and Peak responded .
The former said that without desiring to utter an empty
compliment, he must heartily congratulate the Egerton Lodge upon
the way in which the ceremony had been performed. If that was
& sample of what they could do, then he considered they were
capable of performing some very excellent work indeed .
Bro. Peak emphasized these remarks, and said that he had
derived no little pleasure from his visit that evening.
Songs, recitations, etc., were given by Bros. Smith , Goodfellow
and Roberts .
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night like that of the 30th ult., could claim a good attendance of
members. Two ceremonies were announced on the summons,
which were duly performed , the Worshipful Master passing Bros.
Richard Gatenby jun., and Joseph Holland .
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Amongst those present at the Lodge, and festive board which
followed, were Bros. Councillor William Birkbeck W.M. , Robert
Lingard S.W., J. Chalmers J.W. , James Simister Secretary, J. H.
Fitzsimmons J.D. , E. Edmondson Org ., George Parker I.P.M.,
G. Higham P.M.P.P.G.D.D.C. , R. Armitage P.M., Jos. Selby P.M. ,
H. Tunnaley P.M. , and J. Goldsmith P.M. Visitors : Bros. Wm .
Loose W.M. 645, W. D. Holbrook 1375.
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PENTANGLE LODGE, No. 1174.
THE Annual Festival was held on Tuesday, 22nd ult. , at the Sun
few Service Lodges, its membership being composed chiefly of the
officers of the navy and army . Its Charter of Constitution dates
from 1867, since which it has exhibited a roll of distinguished
members connected with the two services and the civil service .
The new Master of the Lodge is Major E. B. Stephens, Royal
Marines, who was installed as Worshipful Master by Bro. F. W.
H. Penfold the Immediate Past Master, in a very able manner .
The new Worshipful Master having been inducted to the chair
of King Solomon with the accustomed solemn rites appointed his
Officers.
The business of the Lodge being terminated, the Brethren ,
under the presidency of the W.M. partook of the annual banquet,
which was excellently served by Bro. Spurrier, when the usual
Masonic toasts, &c . , were honoured. During dinner a portion
of the Royal Engineer band played an admirable selection of
music .
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LODGE OF TRUTH , No. 1458.
E are glad to see this Lodge continues to make steady and
W satisfactory progress, and that the meeting held at the
Wheat Sheaf, Manchester, on Saturday last, was quite as successful
as many of its predecessors which have been reported in our
columns. In the first instance Mr. Chas . V. Bretherton , who had
been balloted for upon the last Lodge night, now presented himself
for Initiation , and the ceremony was performed by Bro. Hamlet
Lowe Burgess W.M. , who was assisted by Bro. Alfred Hebden
P.M. P.P.G.D.D.C. D. of Cers. This was followed by the passing
of Bro. Edward Jackson by Bro. T. H. Hall P.M. Secretary.
Bro. W. H. Worsley J.W. presented and explained the working
tools in each degree.
The whole of the work was done in that characteristically
excellent manner which we have referred to upon many previous
occasions.
Before the Lodge was closed, the name of another candidate
for Initiation was handed in , and as there is other work of this
description still in hand, it was announced that it would be
necessary to hold an Emergency Meeting on Saturday, the
30th inst.
The usual festive board followed, when Loyal and Masonic
toasts were submitted .
Amongst those present we noticed Bros. E. M.Shepherd S.W. ,
Robert Caldwell P.M.P.P.G.S.B., Buckley Carr P.M., Davies P.M. ,
A. B. Taylor, Cooper, Dean , Muller, Parkin, Hellewell, and Hogg.
Visitor : Bro. W. J. Melling P.M. 986 and 2185.
The annual picnic in connection with the Lodge will be held
on Saturday, 14th July, the place selected being Windermere.
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PRUDENCE LODGE, No. 1550.
T a meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall, Plymouth , on
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Robins, of Yealmpton, the Senior Warden , was unanimously elected
W.M. for the ensuing year. Bro. Robins, who is a comparatively
young Mason, has made such progress in the Art that he has
reached the Master's chair within about five years of his having
joined the Order. He is exceedingly popular among the Brethren ,
and was heartily congratulated on Saturday night on the position
to which he has attained . Bros. C. Philp as Treasurer, J. G.
Kevern as Representative of the Lodge on the Committee of
Petitions, C. Mutten as Charity Steward, and W. H. Phillips as
Tyler, were all unanimously re- elected, and thanked for their past
services.
It was decided to hold the usual summer outing, and a
Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements.
After the Lodge had been closed the Brethren adjourned to the
dining room , where they partook of refreshments, and in the course
of the proceedings Bro. Budge took occasion tothank the Officers
of the Lodge for the valuable assistance they had given him during
his year of office, whereby his duties had been made both light and
pleasant. He especially thanked Bro. S. Jew, a venerable Free.
mason, who had just reached his seventy-eighth year, and who,
although not a member of the Lodge, had regularly attended its
meetings, and assisted him in discharging the duties of Chaplain.
Bro . Jew's enthusiasm for Freemasonry was an example to all
younger Masons, and he hoped they would have the pleasure of
seeing him with them for many years to come.
Bro. Jew, whose health was very cordially drunk, feelingly
acknowledged the toast, remarking that he wasa member ofseven
Lodges, the meetings of which he regularly attended, and that
Freemasonry was his very existence.
The health of the W.M., proposed by Bro. Robins, was drunk
with much enthusiasm , and Bro . Budge was congratulated on the
manner in which he had discharged the duties of Worshipful
Master.
The installation of Bro. Robins will take place on 7th July,
when it is expected there will be a very large atttendance of
Brethren .
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ELLIOT LODGE, No. 1567.
THE regular meeting was held on Saturday , 2nd inst., at the
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Mason W.1 who was supported by W. Booker S.W. , J. Nichols
J.W. , Pearson P.M. Treas., J. Bird P.M. Sec . , Carpenter S.D. ,
Sawworth J.D. , Dillon I.G. , Wildore D.C. There were also present
Bros. Bevis,Taylor, Bird, Pearson and Brown Past Masters ; Bros.
& c., together with the following Visitors : A Chapman 834 , Webster
704, Kemp 1733, &c.
Bro. H. J. Calley was regularly prepared and afterwards passed
to the second degree, the ability of Bro. John Mason as an exponent
of Masonic ritual adding much to the impressiveness and general
excellence of the work.
An adjournment was subsequently made to dinner, which was
excellent both in quality and quantity, and reflected the highest
credit on Bro. Harris, the host of the Hotel. The W.M. presided,
and under his genial guidance a very happy evening was spent,
some excellent singing by the Brethren adding to the general
enjoyment.
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ST. GILES LODGE, No. 1587.
THE festival of St. John was celebrated at the Savings Bank,
I the
Lieutenant-Colonel A. J. Bindley D.P.G.M. Staffordshire and
S.G.D. of England, Major G. W. Walker Prov. G. Sec. , M.
Barker President Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association.
Bro . T. B. Cull P.M. P.P.G.P. was installed Worshipful Master of
performed by Bro. E. Welsh P.M. P.P.G.S.
After the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Wheat
Sheaf Hotel, where they partook of an excellent repast provided by
Mrs. Hammond, the hostess, after which the usual toasts were
honoured .
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CARADOC LODGE , No. 1674.
N Monday, 21st ult ., the members opened their new premises in
in the Rhyl and County Club. It is admirably adapted for its
present purposes, and has been beautifully decorated for the
Masonic home at Rhyl. At the opening Bro. Jno. Duncan Miller
W.M. presided , and was well supported by members and visitors.
A banquet was afterwards held at the Westminster Hotel, to
celebrate the event, when the usual Masonic and other toasts were
given and responded to.
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MEDWAY LODGE, No. 1678.
THE Installation meeting took place on Tuesday, 22nd ult., at
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by Bro. Millidge the I.P.M., to whom a valuable jewel was presented
in recognition of his services during the past year.
Bro. Abrey was elected charity representative, and the new
Officers were invested .
Thecustomary banquet subsequently followed at the Rose and
Crown Hotel.
JOAN OF ARC.
VERY party and shade of opinion in France seems resolved to
put in its claim for a share in Joan of Arc, and to celebrate
a Joan of Arc Festival of its own . It appears that several
Freemasons Lodges have expressed some indignation at the
" expropriation.” of the national French heroine by the Pope and
his French bishops. Hence upon Wednesday, which is the
anniversary of the burning of Joan at the stake on 30th May 1431 ,
in the presence of the Bishop of Beauvais, the authorities of the
Inquisition , and a crowd of approving ecclesiastics, they intend to
perform a kind of service of " expiation " of a very different
character to that in the expiatory church on Montmartre. The
members of these Lodges will march in procession to the Place de
Pyramides , and deposit a wreath and a dedicatory inscription at
the foot of the statue of the Maid of Domremy. Theinscription has
already been composed, and runs as follows :
“ A Jeanne d'Arc ,
Hérétique et relapse,
Abandonnée de la Royauté ,
Brulée par l'Eglise."
(" To Joan of Arc, relapsed Heretic, abandoned by Royalty, burnt
by the Church ." )
The sting of the inscription lies in its truth . But we imagine
that some attempt will be made to hinder the proposed counter
demonstration.- " Echo,” 29th May.
The Directors of Spiers and Pond, Limited, notify that the
Transfer Books will be closed from the 18th inst. to the 30th inst. ,
both inclusive, for the purpose of preparing the Interest Warrants,
on the 5 per cent. First Mortgage Debentures , the 5 per cent.
“ A ” Mortgage Debenture Stock, and the 5 per cent. “ B ”
Debenture Stock , the 5 per cent. Debenture Stock, and the 4 per
cent. “ C ” Debenture Stock of the Company. The Warrants will
be posted on the evening of the 30th inst.
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MASONIC PRINCIPLES, 22. Teach him the true principles.

EGYPTIAN
THE By-Laws of Phænicia Lodge at Beyrouth, Syria , a copy
recently presented to the Acacia Club , by Bro . John C. Smith, are
herewith submitted to point to the universality of Masonic
principles :
1. Worship and honour God, the Creator and Ruler ofman
kind.
2. Love your neighbour.
3. Avoid wrong-doing.
4. Always do right.
5. Heed not the people's idle gossip :
6. Follow the principles of the religion and respect that of
others, as all men are equal in the eye of God, the true worship of
whom is the practice of good deeds.
7. Do right through the love of doing it.
8. Always keep your character pure and worthy to appear before
God, the Ruler of Mankind .
9. Love the righteous and virtuous, pity the miserable, avoid
the wicked, and hate no one.
10. Avoid long conversations with people of rank ; be wise with
your comrades, true to your friends, humble to those thatare under
you and piteous to the poor.
11. Flatter not your Brother, because flattery is treachery .
12. Do not let your Brother corrupt your character by his words
of praise .
13. Follow always the voice of your conscience.
14. Be a father to the poor and needy lost your hard - heartodness
provoketh imprecations.
15. Be generous and helpful to the stranger , and pay full honour
to his person .
16. Avoid quarrels and blasphemy, and incline always to the
truth .
17. Always respect the ladies, treat them kindly , and prefer
death to dishonouring theni.
18. If God grants you a child , offer Him your thanks, and
tremble with the heaviness of your charge.
19. Be a good example to him .
20. Make him fear you till the age of 10, love you till 20, and
respect you till death .
21. That means : You must instruct him till his 10th year, be
as a father till his 20th year, and a friend till death .
23. Make him indebted to you for the right way you showed to
him .
24. Make him & righteous before you make him an energetic
man .
25. If you feel ashamed of your situation , you are proud .
26. It is not the situation which makes a man respected , but his
deeds therein .
27. Read and understand these teachings ; go and do likewise
and always think before acting.
28. Let your deeds be profitable to your Brothers and to
yourself.
29. Be contented in all places and under all circumstances .
30. Rejoice in the right and repent of your sins.
31. Suffer without complaint all miseries and troubles.
32. Condemn not the action of others as insignificant.
33. Neither rebuke nor exalt anyone, because God, the Creator
and Instigator of Hearts, is alone able to know the responsibility of
His creature .
34. Respect the ruler of the country where you live, because he
allowed you to live on his land.
35. Respect the government and its laws, and enter not into a
conspiracy against it, but give it aid in time of need .
36. Avoid disputing in religion and politicalmatters, so as to keep
the links of humanity unbroken .
37. Help your Brother and prefer him to others in all your deal.
ings, as long as he is true and righteous to you and others .
38. Keep your heart clean with your Brothers' families.
39. Keep your Brothers' secret as you would your own .
40. Be excellent and you shall be an example to the people
because of your righteous actions.— " Keystone."
The acting Grand Master for the Province of Berk
shire (Bro . J. T. Morland) has fixed Tuesday, the 26th
instant, for the annual Provincial Grand Lodge , which
will be held at Reading , under the auspices of the St.
Hilda Lodge .
Morgan, Fleet Works, Bulwer Road, New Barnet .

NEXT WEEK . 1267 Kenlis , Egremont Thursday ,

1402 Jordan , Torquay 2397 Culumbia , Criterion , Piccadilly
Monday . 1476 Blackpool, Blackpool
1528 Fort , Newquay 2417 Bolingbroke,M.H., Clapham Junction
1305 St. Marylebone, Criterion 1713 Wilbraham , Walton -on -the- Hill 35 Medina, Cowes
37 Anchor and Hope, Bolton 1837 Lullingstone, Wilmington 97 Palatine, Sunderland
40 Derwent, Hastings 1847 Ebrington , Stonehouse 130 RoyalGloucester, Southampton
68 Royal Clarence, Bristol 2099 Ethelbert, Herne Bay 139 Britannia , Sheffield
75 Love and Honour, Falmouth 2104 Whitwell, Stockton -on -Tees 333 Royal Preston, Preston
104 St. John , Stockport 2134 Wilberforce , Hull 344 Faith , Radcliffe
105 Fortitude, Plymouth 2222 Frederick West, East Molesey 369 Limestone Rock , Clitheroe
106 Sun , Exmouth 2324 Horwich , Horwich 381 Harmony and Industry, Darwon
151 Albany, Newport, Isle of Wight 2360 Victoria , Southport 1204 Royd , Malvern
189 Sincerity, East Stonehouse 2487 St. Michael, Stone 1213 Bridgewater, Eccles
237 Indefatigable, Swansea 1273 St. Michael, Sittingbourne
240 St. Hilda , South Shields Wednesday . 1387 Chorlton , Chorlton -cum -Hardy
296 Royal Brunswick , Sheffield 1629 United, Freemasons-hall 1416 Falcon , Thirsk
297 Witham , Lincoln 2470 Telegraph Ca ble, Ship and Turtle 1495 Arkwright, Matlock Bath
303 Benevolent, Teignmouth 1583 Corbet, Towyn
314 Peace and Unity, Preston 13 Union Waterloo, Plumstead 1697 Hospitality, Waterfoot
330 One and All, Bodmin 84 Doyle's Lodge of Fellowship ,Guernsey 1750 Coleridge, Clevedon
339 Unanimity, Penrith 125 Prince Edwin , Hythe 1863 Priory, Tynemouth
1221 Defence, Leeds 146 Antiquity, Bolton 1915 Graystone, Whitstable
1373 St. Hubert, Andover 187 Royal Sussex of Hospitality , Bristol 1992 Tennant, Cardiff
1408 Stamford and Warrington , Stalybridge 204 Caledonian , Manchester 2016 Shalden , Alton
1436 Castle, Sandgate 225 St. Luke, Ipswich 2038 Portcullis, Langport
244 Yarborough , Jersey 2109 Prince Edward , Heaton Moor
1449 Royal Military , Canterbury 250 Minerva, Hull
1474 Israel, Birmingham 2234 Onslow , Guildford
1496 Trafford, Moss Side 274 Tranquillity , Newchurch 2262 Dagmar, Wraysbury
1592 Abbey, Bury St. Edmunds 277 Friendship , Oldham 2278 Kingswood, Broxbourne
1611 Eboracum , York 281 Fortitude, Lancaster 2285 Eden , Workington
1618 Handyside, Saltburn-by- Sea 288 Harmony, Todmorden 2343 Sir William Harpur, Bedford
1656 Wolsey, Hampton Court 323 Concord, Stockport 2420 Ferdinand de Rothschild , Waddesdon
1730 Urmston , Urmston 1209 Lewises, Ramsgate 2449 Duke of York , Manchester
1792 Tudor, Harborne 1242 Tynwald , Douglas
1802 Vernon , East Retford 1248 Denison , Scarborough
1331 Aldershot Camp, Aldershot Friday.
1885 Torridge, Gt. Torrington
1948 Hardman , Rawtenstall 1342 Walker, Newcastle- on - Tyne 2157 St. Mark's College, Holborn
1952 High Peak , Chapel-en- le -Frith 1356 Toxteth , Liverpool 152 Virtue, Manchester
1966 Fidelity and Sincerity, Wellington 1398 Baldwin , Dalton -in - Furness 271 Royal Clarence, Brighton
2034 Masefield , Moseley 1400 Curwen , Workington 318 True and Faithful, Helston
2144 De Tatton , Altrincham 1547 Liverpool, Liverpool 347 Noah's Ark, Tipton
2185 Ardwick , Ardwick 1582 Llanidloes, Llanidloes 1224 Stour Valley , Sudbury
2197 Spencer Walpole Temperance, Douglas 1588 Prince Leopold , Stretford 1232 Hereward , Bourn
2237 Earl of Leicester, Wells 1643 Perseverance, Hebburn -on -Tyne 1311 Zetland, Leeds
2376 Carnarvon , Layland 1692 Hervey, Bromley , Kent 1773 Albert Victor, Pendelton
2457 St. Annes, St. Annes-on -Sea 1798 Zion , Manchester
1848 Ferrum , Middlesborough 2063 St. Osyth Priory, Clacton -on -Sea
2078 St. Lawrence, Scunthorpe
1855 St. Maurice, Plympton
Tuesday. 2231 Talbot, Stretford
1879 Lord Warkworth , Amble 2447 Palatine, Manchester
80 St. John , Sunderland 1932 Whitworth , Spennymoor
131 Fortitude, Truro 2046 Robinson , Maidstone
184 United Benevolence, New Brompton 2156 Arthur Sullivan , Manchester Saturday .
241 Merchants, Liverpool 2294 Wavertree, Wavertree 149 Peace, Meltham
272 Harmony, Boston 2389 Avondale, Middlewich 1641 Crichton , Camberwell
319 New Forest, Lymington 2404 Lord C. Beresford , Chatham 308 Prince George, Todmorden
371 Perseverance , Maryport 2423 St. Mark , Connahs Quay 336 Benevolence , Marple
1220 Solway, Aspatria 2450 Loxfield , Uckfield 370 St. George, Chertsey
1250 Gilbert Grenall , Warrington 2483 Hadrian , Westham 1871 Gostling Murray, Hounslow
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VOL. XXXIX .- No. 1,014.
Twentieth year of issue. ] SATURDAY ,
EFFICIENT REPRESENTATION.
CORRESPONDENT recently addressed us on what
A he considers a fault in the Masonic representative
system , and based his comments on a notice which
appeared in one of the Scottish Masonic columns, where
it was reported that a proposal was formally submitted
at a Lodge meeting , that in future the agenda of business
of Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge should be
read out and discussed from time to time, so that the
Lodge might be able to instruct its representatives how
to vote .
This, of course, would necessitate the holding of
Lodges of Emergency at stated intervals, but our
correspondent provides for that by suggesting that the
Masterofa Lodge should have the power of callinga
special assembly of his members at two days ' notice ,
provided there was anything of a really controversial
character in the Agenda of Grand Lodge , or as an
alternative course he proposes that the programme of
Grand Lodge business should be issued one or two
weeks earlier than is now done . But, it may be asked,
what would be the use of this action , in view of the
existing conditions under which Grand Lodge is con
stituted, neither the Past Masters nor the Wardens who
are eligible to attend the deliberations of Grand Lodge
being under any obligation to express the views of their
fellow members, or in any way act in accordance with
their ideas or expressions of opinion . Grand Lodge is,
in fact, an assemblage of Masons who have won dis
tinction in the Craft, rather than a body representative
of the Lodges of the country, and we cannot see that
there is any need for attempting such an alteration in
its constitution as would be necessary if the views of our
, ,
were to be put into practice.
He thinks there might arise occasions, however ,
when it would be desirable to ascertain the opinion of
the Craft as a body, and then some different system of
voting would be necessary than what is at present
recognised as sufficient, but the experiences of the past
have shown so little necessity for such action that we
hardly think it desirable to consider the point at present ,
although if, as our correspondent endeavours to argue ,
the Craft is becoming more contentious, and more active
in deciding on particular points, it may require careful
consideration in the future .
The views of the Brethren we have referred to
appear to be based on the idea that Grand Lodge
occupies a position towards Freemasonry similar to that
enjoyed by the House of Commons towards the Kingdom
at large, whereas they should regard it as a Masonic
House of Lords, with no recognised body in any way
equivalent to the lower House . Whether it may be
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found desirable to continue the government of the Craft
without the intervention of an elective council is a
question to be left to the future , but should it ever be
deemed necessary to create something of the sort the
adoption of the plan we spoke of last week , of allowing
proxy voting for appointments to the Board of General
Purposes and other Committees of Grand Lodge, would
seem to provide a ready means of meeting the matter ,
especially if, as would be necessary in order to make
those bodies truly representative , the votes were given
to particular candidates by different Lodges, as decided
by their members at stated meetings, instead of, as is
now the case, by individual members of Grand Lodge,
without any consultation , or consideration of the views
of their fellow members . We are , however, inclined to
think the
think necessity has not yet arisen for any material
thenecessity has not yet arisen for any material
alteration in the conduct of Masonic affairs so far as the
power of Grand Lodge and its officials is concerned ,
although in so expressing ourselves we know we are
acting in direct opposition to the views of certain
distinguished Brethren , some of whom promise to test
the right of the powers that be to exercise any control
over Grand Lodge procedure, and through it over the Craft
as a body. Should they persevere in their endeavours
the question of more direct representation would almost
of necessity come prominently to the front , so that the
subject is one deserving of consideration, in order that
Brethren may be in a position to readily express an
opinion one way or the other, as soon as the time is
ripe for doing so .
STAFFORDSHIRE .
evidence were of
with even a dozen years back , it would be found in the
numbers who now take part in the more important
functions of the Craft, such as the Installation of a new
Provincial Grand Master , an event which occurred on
Monday of last week , at Wolverhampton , when the
Earl of Dartmouth ( Lord Lieutenant of the county )
was inducted into office as Grand Master of Stafford.
The meeting was one of the largest ever held , beating
the well-remembered gathering in West Yorkshire, which
has been looked on as establishing the record in point of
attendance at a Provincial assembly ; the total number
of Brethren present last week being 705 , including some
of the most distinguished members ofthe Craft .
The Earl of Dartmouth received his appointment as
Masonic ruler of Staffordshire some months back , in
succession to the late Bro . Colonel A. C. Foster Gough ,
who enjoyed but a short term of power, he having been
appointed as recently as 1889 ; and the selection gave
general satisfaction , Lord Dartmouth's distinguished
position in the county , and his personal popularity
naturally causing the Brethren to appreciate his selec
tion for the highest office in the Province, their
 218 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 16TH JUNE 1894

enthusiasm culminating in the immense gathering of might well hesitate to accept. He had the admirable
last week , which abundantly proved the esteem in example of the high -minded English gentleman who had
which the new Provincial Grand Master is held . preceded him in that position to guide him , and , although
It will be remembered reference was recently made he could not hope to attain such a high position , he
in our pages to a custom that has prevailed for many hoped the service he was willing to render would entitle
years past in this Province - of always holding the hiin to the kindly support of those around him . He
meetings of its ProvincialGrand Lodge at Stafford , and would always be prompted by an earnest desire to fulfil
we are pleased to see the news chief has at once broken the obligations and carry out the duties of the high
through a rule that we consider most undesirable , and , position be occupied .
by holding his first assembly at Wolverhampton , has Lieut.-Col. Bindley was re -appointed to the dignity
shown to the ineinbers of his Province that he regards of Deputy Provincial Grand Master, the other collars
other Masonic centres of the district as equally deserving being conferred as follows :
with the county town ; but we believe another con W. H. Bailey 624 Senior Warden
sideration that had equal weight in favour of Wolver Major J. Gilbert 1039 Junior Warden
hampton was the fact that its Drill Hall, where the Rev. C. L. A. Edgeworth 460
Rev. W.McGregor 1060 Chaplains
ineeting was held , is the most suitable public building C. A. Newnham 419 and 526 Treasurer
in the county, and one of the few at which so large a Henry Paton 482 Registrar
number of Brethren as intimated their desire to be Maj. G. W.Walker 526 and 1838 Secretary
present could be accommodated ; while Lord Dartmouth H. Percy Smith 526 and 1838 -
Senior Deacons
himself, who is but a young Mason , is a member of the F. Dally 526
W. Hampton 418 Junior Deacons
Tudor Rifle Volunteer Lodge, No. 1838, the regular O.J. Nevitt 726
meetings of which are held in the Drill Hall, and it is J. Hackett 1941 Supt. of Works
but natural he should desire to be installed as ruler of J. Wooldridge 726 Director of Ceremonies
James Stone 1060 Deputy Dir. of Cers.
the district amid the familiar surroundings of his Masonic W. Burton 966 . Assist. Dir . of Cers.
home. S. B.Wheway 539 Sword Bearer
Additional interest was lent to the occasion by the D. H. Dunning 637 Standard Bearers
fact that the Earl of Lathom had consented to perform E. Welsh 1587
the Installation ceremony, and the reception accorded I. Roper 526 and 1838 Organist
J. Dunbar Steen 526 Assistant Secretary
the Pro Grand Master fully demonstrated that he is as W. H. Smith 347 Pursuivant
popular in the Province of Staffordshire as in every other F. G. Warburton 1914 Assistant Purs .
part of the world where the English Grand Lodge holds F. T. Bech 419 -
sway . It is understood Lord Lathom was immensely Christopher Taylor 2474 Stewards .
E. Martin Scott 696
pleased with the arrangements made for the ceremony, John Moseley 539
and was most favourably impressed with the position
of Freemasonry in the Province of Staffordshire . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Pro Grand
Master for his attendance , and the proceedings shortly
The P.G. Lodge was opened by Bro . Lieut.- Colonel
afterwards terminated .
Bindley Grand Deacon of England who, as Deputy Prov.
A luncheon was subsequently held in the Exchange
Grand Master, has been in charge of the district since
the death of Colonel Gough, and had carried out his Hall, under the presidency of the newly - installed Pro
vincial Master.
onerous duties to the general satisfaction of the Brethren .
Previous to the arrivalof the Earl of Lathom he remarked We offer our congratulations to the Brethren of the
Province on the success of the event here recorded .
that that would be a record day in the annals of Masonry
in Staffordshire , the Brethren of which could but feel
honoured by the presence of the Pro Grand Master,
while they must look upon the occasion as one of great
importance in the history of their Provincial Grand LINCOLNSHIRE .
Lodge. DHE annual Provincial Grand Lodge reported last
The Earl of Lathom was received with due honours,
and was regularly saluted, as were the following other Lodge in the Province being represented . The returns
Officers of Grand Lodge, who were also present : Alder showed a membership of 1128 , an increase of 18 on the
man and Sheriff Dimsdale G.Tr., E. Letchworth G.Sec ., year.
James Salmon Assist. G.D.C., Captain WallsG.Stan.B., The Masonic Institution for Boys was adopted for
Frank Richardson P.G.D., J. H.Matthews P.D.G.D.C., the support of the Province next year, and Bro . Beeson ,
Abraham Green G.Purs., J. T. Collins D.G.M. of War Sutton Bridge, and Bro. Barratt, Grimsby , were
wickshire , S. S. Partridge P.D.G.M. of Leicestershire,
appointed Charity Stewards .
G. Beech P.G.S.B., Colonel Tudor P.P.G.M.of Stafford The P.G.M. appointed and invested the following
shire, & c . Officers :
Prior to vacating the chair for the Pro Grand Master , H. Bott (Bourn ) Senior Warden
the Deputy Provincial Grand Master thanked the W.G. Loveridge (Barton ) Junior Warden
Brethren of the Province for the loyalty they had Rev. J.Graham (Asterby) Chaplain
displayed during the three years the Province had been C. M. Nesbitt (Louth ) Treasurer
H. Watson (Lincoln ) Registrar
under his direction . He was sure the same loyalty B. Vickers (Lincoln ) Secretary
would be shown to the Provincial Grand Master W. Shepherd (Louth ) Senior Deacon
Designate, Lord Dartmouth . G. Clarke (Boston ) Junior Deacon
The roll of Lodges in the Province was called over , A. F. James (Grimsby) Supt. of Works
G. F. Barrell (Spalding) Director of Cers.
when it was found all were represented , while, in W.H.Gane (Boston ) Assist. Dir . of Cers.
addition , there was a very large assemblage of visitors , F. Baines (Gainsborough) Sword Bearer
notably Brethren from the adjoining Province of J. E. Townsend (Long Sutton ) Standard Bearers
Worcestershire. W.Hurst (Grimsby)
W. Dawson (Lincoln) Organist
The Earl of Lathom then addressed the Brethren , F. Barratt (Grimsby ) Assist. Secretary
expressing the pleasure it afforded him to pay a second J. D.Goy (Lincoln ) Pursuivant
visit to Staffordshire for the purpose of installing a J. Smith (Bourn ) Assist. Purs.
Master into the chair of the Provincial Grand Lodge. A. J. Eve (Spilsby) -
B. Coulbeck (Grimsby)
He felt certain the new Master would prove a worthy M. R. J. Behrandt (Crowle)
and capableman in the office he was about to undertake. Stewards
F.A. Aldridge (Sleaford)
He then proceeded with the ceremony of the day. On G. Spilman (Scunthorpe)
assuming command the Earl of Dartmouth said the G.Kingston (Spalding)
Brethren would understand that in addressing them for W. Wonner (Barton) Tyler.
the first time as Provincial Grand Master he did so with The P.G.M. announced that the P.G. Lodge would
no ordinary feeling of diffidence and with no ordinary next year be held at Lincoln .
sense of respousibility. In accepting the position of At the close of the Lodge a banquet was provided in
head of that important Province, with its teeming popu a large marquee by Bro . # . Bott , of the Angel Hotel,
lation ; with thirty -one Lodges having a membership of at which about 200 Brethren were present. The usual
nearly 1,600 , he felt he was undertaking a task any man Masonic toasts were honoured .
 16TH JUNE 1894. )
The Freemas
on's
CHESHIRE BENEVOLENCE .
NHE first anniversary festival of the Cheshire
Wednesday , at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport ,
the event being celebrated by a banquet , attended by
about eighty guests . Brother the Rev. C. W. Spencer,
Stanhope Past Grand Chaplain of England presided , and
was supported by a large number of influential local
Craftsmen .
The usual loyal toasts having been honoured , Bro . J.
Clayton proposed His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales M.W.G.M., and the Grand Rulers of the Craft.
He spoke highly of the services which the Prince of
Wales and other Rulers had rendered to Masonry .
Bros. Sillitoe and Salmon replied .
Bro . Andrews proposed the R.W.P.G.M.for Cheshire,
the Right Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton , and the Prov.
Rulers of the Craft . He expressed his regret that Lord
Egerton was not present.
Bro . T. C. Thorburn responded .
Bro . G. H. Brown submitted the toast of the evening ,
Success to the Cheshire Masonic Benevolent Institution .
He mentioned that that was the first birthday of the
Institution , and he was sure the directors had the most
earnest sympathy and support of those whom he was
addressing : That such was the case was evinced by the
large number who had attended that festival. It was
only fitting that when they were met to rejoice they
should call their neighbours together to rejoice with them
and he thought those who were with them that day would
rejoice that they were able to give a good report of what
had been done during the twelve months. He thanked
them all most sincerely for the encouragement they had
given to the Brethren of that Province in endeavouring
to consolidate and build up an Institution which repre
sented to the outside world one of the grandest facts
upon which their noble Institution was founded that of of
helping one another in time of need ; and though they
did not profess to be a charitable society , still they were
a society of self -help and help towards one another. In
the Province of Cheshire, as distinguished from the other
districts of England, they had been endeavouring to
establish a fund upon which their decayed and indigent
Brethren might draw in times of need and sorrow . He
was sure , after so noble an effort, and after having put
their hands to the plough in connection with it, they
would not look back . The Province to which they were
proud to belong had for years past gained a name second
to none in the cause of Masonic charity, and when the
claims of an Institution of that sort was made upon the
Brethren they were sure they would always be heartily
responded to . He expected that in years to come the
seed they were sowing would have grown into a gigantic
tree , and that when people saw its wide-spreading
branches they would wonder how such a result had been
brought about.
Bro . Newhouse read the list of subscriptions, which
amounted to £310 4s.
Bro . Cookson , in responding to the toast, said that
the amount subscribed that year would enable them to
relieve the declining years of such aged Brothers and
Widows as might be directed to the fund , and he
mentioned that in November next they would be enabled
to appoint four annuitants. The question of relief to the
aged poor was receiving the attention of eminent states
men , and their Worshipful Grand Master, the Prince of
Wales , had taken an active part in the matter. He
assured them that the funds of that Institution had been ,
and would continue to be, safely employed , and he
prophesied that the Institution would have a successful
future.— “ Liverpool Courier.”
The “ South African Masonic Record ” for May
for May
makes a strong appeal to Rand Masons to establish
a of the building to the Natural History Society . From
United Grand Lodge for the Transvaal, as a step ,
presumably , towards a United Grand Lodge for South
Africa, but also as a safeguard against the admission of
improper persons into the mysteries of the Craft, a
tendency to which the “ Record has denounced for
many months.
Chronic
le . 219
FREEMASONRY IN TORQUAY .
(Continued from p. 182.)
THERE are several very remarkable records in the
THI old minute book , as well as a very meagre notice
of the general business transacted . Whether it is to the
latter defect that we find on several occasions there were
only some three or four Brethren present to transact
important business in the Lodge , we are unable to state ;
but I believe that within the past 40 years it has been a
difficult matter sometimes for the Brethren to collect the
necessary seven members to make the Lodge perfect.
Our indefatigable Brother Melluish often found it
advisable to personally wait on the Brethren to urge on
the members the importance of attending the meetings,
and , if he found in the town an unaffiliated member of
our Order, that Brother was sure to receive a very
pressing invitation to visit the Lodge . I suppose that it
was under such circumstances as these that our W. Bro .
Morgan was often called upon to attend the meetings in
order that a properly - formed Lodge might be held , until
eventually Bro .Morgan was proposed as a joining member
on the 6th of January 1868. Doubtless the limited
number of members in those days made it very difficult
matter to form a Lodge ; with regard to there being only
some three or four members present to transact important
business, thatmight, in the remote past,be allowed to go
unchallenged by Brethren less fastidious than ourselves.
Still we cannot help admiring the Masonic perseverance
of the Brethren under such a trial of their fidelity to our
Order , in keeping the Lodge free from an unworthy or
questionable element, when there was such a strong incen
tive to increase the number of the members of the Lodge .
Another remarkable deviation from our present usage
of proposing a candidate for initiation appears on the
minutes for 22nd February 1855 ,where it is recorded that
Bro. Wyatt, who was one of the oldest P.M.'s, and also
the Secretary of the Lodge, proposed , and Bro Thomas
seconded , “ That Mr. Henry Banks, master mariner, at
present residing at Sulyarde Terrace , is a fit and proper
candidate for initiation into themysteries of Freemasonry ,
and a Lodge of Emergency be called for that purpose
to -morrow at 7.” On the following day we find this
minute ,dated 23rd February 1855 , Bro. Thomas , W.M.,
P.T., and P.M.:- " The minutes of the last Lodge were
read and confirmed ; a ballot then took place for Mr.
Henry Banks, of Sulyarde Terrace . Mr. Banks was
unanimously elected and duly initiated into the first
degree of Freemasonry." The foregoing evidently points
to the fact that the timeallotted for notice, and the form
of business in connection with a Lodge of Emergency ,
are not such as regulate our present usage. There was
another feature in the past that we do not recognise in
connection with the re -election of an installed master
as W.M. of a Lodge . If we take, for instance , so recent a
date as the 27th December 1867, we find “ that Bro .
Bowden was W.M., and that the Brother Melluish ' pro
claimed ' him W.M. for the ensuing year , he having been
re- elected W.M. by a majority of one vote in the Lodge
on 2nd December . The ceremony of installation not
having to be repeated, Bro. Bowden cordially thanked
the Brethren for the honour of re -electing him W.M.for
the next year.' This statement clearly proves that the
usage with regard to re- elected installed masters differs
from the rule that now regulates the Craft. Judging ,
however, from the few members that were in the Lodge,
we need not wonder that the same Brother should so
often fill the chair of W.M., and it also appears that on
such occasions he was “ proclaimed ” and not installed
for the ensuing year.
Having noticed some of the peculiarities that marked
the remote past, let us now trace some of the leading
features that led to the present satisfactory financial
condition of the Lodge. As we have already stated , to
the Building Committee belongs the credit of the erection
of this Masonic Hall ; the Committee also had the
opportunity and the good fortune to let the lower portion
this source of revenue came the funds to pay the interest
of the money which was expended upon the erection of
the building, and which amounted to some £ 700 . In
addition to the rent from the Natural History Society
paying the interest on the borrowed capital, the
Committee were able also to gradually reduce the debt,
 220 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 16TH JUNE 1894

until it was brought down to £ 300 , the amount now its members have, by their united efforts, been able to
resting as a inortgage on the premises. The anxious secure nearly 500 votes in the Masonic Charities ; and
desire of every member of the Lodge undoubtedly assisted that, from a Lodge in its 85th year, where there has
the Building Committee in its responsibilities and labour ; been displayed such tokens of true Masonic zeal and
but the chief portion of the financial efforts emanated ability , there should be no difficulty in tracing its
from that Committee. The erection of the Masonic Hall ultimate success . Let us hope, therefore, that the benign
appeared tu usher in a uew era , for we soon found the influence of those grand principles of our sublime Order
number of members so increased that within ten years may shed their hallowed rays over this Lodge in
from that event the numerical position of the Lodge had the future, to enlighten it in the paths of virtue and
wonderfully improved . This fact suggested the desira science .
bility of opening a new Lodge , that should be an At the conclusion of the lecture , the W.M. and
additional source of strength to St. John's Lodge , by several Brethren expressed their warm appreciation of
occupying the premises as tenants, and thus paying an the efforts of Bro. Chapman , for his excellent history
annual rent, thereby diminishing the liability on the of the Lodge , and , in passing a unanimous vote of thanks,
building. The scheme, at first , was regarded by someof desired him to publish the fruits of his efforts in an
the members as being inimical to the interests ofthe unabridged statement of the interesting and instructive
Lodge ; while others took a wider range of thought and facts they had had the pleasure of listening to that
regarded the step as being not only safe , but one which evening. The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren
would develop the best interests of Freemasonry . retired for refreshments, that had been provided by
Among the latter, the Rev. John Huyse Prov. G.M. gave the W.M., under the care of Mr. Oliver, of Victoria
the benefit of his influence. The distinctive feature of Parade.-- " Devon County Standard ."
the proposed new Lodge pointed out most conclusively
that the second Lodge was not intended as a rival Lodge ,
although some ofthemembers regarded the new effort as
boding no good for St. John's Lodge ; yet, after the subject There is no more vital principle in Masonry than
had be discussed for several months, it was adopted, the truly Christian one of charity . It is the chief
and the petition for the Jordan Lodge, 1402 , was signed , virtue of the Order, one in which the Craft delights , and
also granting the use of the building and furniture for of which it has given many conspicuous examples.
a stated sum at a yearly rental. This was carried Masons know no geographical limits . Necessity is the
nem . con ., 15 Brethren voting for the resolution and not sole requirement to awaken in them , or rather to
one against it . A fortnight after this meeting the stimulate sentiments of the truest kindness and sympathy.
Secretary read in open Lodge a resolution from the We have before us at this moment an apt illustration of
founders of the new Lodge, in which they tended their the fact. It will be remembered that about a year and
thanks to St. John's Lodge for the Masonic and Brotherly a half ago extensive floodsdevasted Southern Australia .
feeling in granting the use of their Lodge room and Immense property was destroyed . Amongst the
furniture . Had this fraternal spirit been encouraged all sufferers were manyMasons, and in their behalf a special
round , there might not have crept in the slightest appeal was made to the Brethren generally of this
friction . I can testify to the fact that the originator and country . In Enniskillen the appeal was generously
father of the new Lodge never used one unfraternal responded to by Lodge 891 , which is ever sensitive to ,
expression or forfeited his loyalty to St. John's Lodge . and liberal in meeting every real deserving demand
What a marked improvement has taken place in the made upon its consideration and resources. Yesterday
Lodge since the formation of the second Lodge, for morning the post brought to the popular Secretary of the
among the 60 members on the roll of St. John's Lodge Lodge an unexpected and very gratifying recognition of
we find several clergymen , a number of Brethen in the its individualhelp as well as of the substantial assistance
medical and legal professions , schoolmasters , and those forwarded by the home Brethren . The letter, which is
holding a high social position, as well as respectable dated Brisbane, 25th April, states : " The very generous
tradesmen who would be a credit to any worthy and and liberalresponse inade by the Grand Lodge of Ireland ,
warranted the Royal Arch Chapters, the Craft Lodges and
new Lodge,Lodge of Freemasons.
considered by sme as Thecalculated
fiery ordealto ofbea the
individual Brethren to the appeal from this Provincial
injurious to St. John's, has only proved to me that it has Grand Lodge , has been of infinite benefit to many of our
risen Phønix -like from the ashes that were to consume Order, their wives and children , a number of whom were
it, and now it ranks as one of the most important literally left by the floods with only the clothes they
Lodges in the Province. stood in . The moral effect on the community has been
While dealing with the labours of our Brethren during marked , and the estimation in which the Order is held
the past 84 years, and marking their steps , we must not very much enchanced by the prompt and generous aid
close this condensed historical record without noting the afforded by our Brethren across the sea . In the
efforts of the Lodge with regard to the Masonic Charities . report which accompanies the letter, and which contains
The Lodge and the members together hold nearly 500 a history of the application of the fund, it is stated that
votes in the Provincial and great Masonic Charites. the contributions from Masons under the Irish Consti
This is a proud position which is only held by one or two tution amounted to £ 519 148 6d. The total estimated
Lodges in the Province . It only remains now to loss of the Brethren by the floods was $ 23,000.
chronicle the effort that has just been inaugurated for “ Fermanagh Times.”
the total extinction of the mortgage on the building, by O 0 0
donations and a grand Masonic Ball, which is to be held
during the coming season . Masonic Charity Balls , under The Scottish Grand Lodge Annuity Board have had
the banner of St. John's Lodge, reach over a quarter of to consider the desirability of delaying grants of further
a century , and have contributed very substantial sums annuities until next January , by reason of the state of
to our charities. Let us hope that the coming ball may the funds.
realise more than its predecessors, and crown the efforts O O
of the Brethren to clear the debt that remains on this
building. We were wrongly informed as to the opening of the
The resumé of the historical record of St. John's, No. Charles Edward Keyser Lodge, which will not be con .
328, points most unmistakably to the fact that, by secrated by the Grand Secretary, but probably by the
exercising a strict supervision with regard to candidates Grand Master of Hertfordshire . We believe the in
for initiation , the Lodge has held its own when the auguration will take place on Friday , the 29th inst .
number of its members was few , and that eventually o 0 O
by that course it has risen to a position in the Craft
of which its sixty members have reason to be The first meeting of the London Professional
proud ; that, by patient perseverance in well-doing, Masonic Lodge of Instruction was held in the Lodge
within the ancient landmarks of our Order , the Lodge room at the Crown (opposite Lambeth Palace ), Lambeth
has successfully grappled with its financial affairs, so that Road, S.E., on Wednesday of last week , and meetings
its future prospe cts are most bright and promis ing ; will be held each Wednesday, at 3 p.m. The Honorary
that, actuated by the true spirit of Masonic charity , not Secretary is Brother Maccann, 92 Kennington Road ,
only in thought and word , but in deed , the Lodge and S.E.
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RETURNING FROM THE FESTIVAL . School Festival, my desire being in the opposite direction ; and I
hope the reply of the Railway Company, which you have been good
HEN we received the letter that appeared in our enough to forward me, will repair any injury I may have caused,
WHissue of the and restore confidence in the minds of would -be visitors. I was
26th ult., signed MIDLAND ,we were wrong in not saying at the outset thatmy experiences as a visitor
undecided as to whether we should allow its appearance
or not. to Brighton were gained at the Festival of 1891, and although I
While recognising that an Editor is not suppose I have only my own stupidity to thank for it I was
responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents, we certainly late for my homeward journey. Of course if the train
were equally alive to the fact that an injury might arrived at Victoria at 11.3 p.m., as it did last year, there should
hove been no difficulty in the matter . I have no record of the
follow the publication of misleading statements, and on different times, and so cannot further pursue a subject which
the other hand injustice would be done if we closed our I again regret having broached in your columns,
pages to everything opposed to our personal views. It Yours fraternally
is a pity our correspondent was not more explicit, but MIDLAND ,
he assures us his case was as he stated , and being so he
had a right to be heard . We have forwarded him the
letter received from the Secretary of the Institution
enclosing one from the Railway Company, of which we GRAND LODGE ACCOMMODATION .
give extracts below , together with our Correspondent's To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
reply . We may add that our experience in regard to DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , I quite coincide with your article of
the Festival referred to was hardly in accord with that 9th inst., relative to the lack of accommodation atGrand Lodge,
of our Correspondent. With some friends we caught This has long been felt by the Brethren, but especially so on
the 12 o'clock train from Kings Cross, although we had important occasions, and when a ballot has to be taken for the
election of Grand Treasurer or other Officers. On the 6th instant,
little time to spare, and were probably better acquainted I arrived at Freemasons' Hall, clothed , and received my carte
with the means of getting across London than our d'entreé before half-past six, although the Lodge was not called till
Correspondent. In any case , there is little need for seven o'clock ; and though I had special reason for being present I
anxiety on the point, as with such a record as that was debarred from entering by the Brother in charge of the door, on
account of the Temple being quite full. I was directed to record
supplied by the Company there should be no difficulty my votes for the members of the Board of General Purposes in an
in visitors catching the midnight trains from London if adjoining room presided over by Brother Frank Richardson, but
they so desire it . after entering I was prevented from leaving unlessmy voting paper
was delivered to the Brother at the door for the purpose of being
destroyed. It is needless to say thatmuch annoyance was thereby
caused, especially as after Grand Lodge was opened the Brethren
in the adjoining or overflow room were still shut out. The result
CORRESPONDENCE . was that several Brethren , many of whom like myself had come
some distance , had to retire without having obtained admission .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of The sooner the accommodation can be extended the better it
our Correspondents. will be.
All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , I do not remember the date of the opening of the present Temple,
not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee but as the number of Lodges continues to increase in so large a
of good faith . degree, while Past Masters and Wardens are created at the rate of
We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . say 5000 per annum , the Hall should certainly be enlarged in
proportion .
- :0 : Yours fraternally,
THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL . Past MASTER .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ,
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,-Referring to a letter signed
« Midland in your issue of 26th May, as the statements made
therein are in such direct contradiction to the facts as known to
myself , I forwarded a copy of the paper to the L. B. and S. C. Rly . CRITERION RESTAURANT.
Co., whose reply I enclose herewith for your inspection . I shall be
glad if you will give the same publicity to the Railway Company's
statement as you have done to the unfounded complaint of your
correspondent, which was calculated to create a prejudice against EAST ROOM
the Festival of this Institution .
Yours fraternally, FOR
J. M , MCLEOD.
P.S. - I may add that both in 1891 and 1893 the Board of RECHERCHÉ
Stewards passed special votes of thanks to the Railway Company,
for the excellent arrangements they made for the comfort of our
visitors , and for the prompt running of the special trains.
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . DINNERS & SUPPERS
8th June 1894 , 1
A LA CARTE .
(Copy)
London , Brighton and South Coast Railway,
7th June 1894 . THE
DEAR SIR,-In reply to your letter of 28th ultimo, I beg to say
that I have had enquiry made and from the reports I have received
the writer of the letter of complaint signed “ Midland ” is evidently
under some misapprehension with regard to the special arrange WEST ROOM ,
ments made for the return journey of your party from Brighton
last year.
The special trains were advertised to leave Brighton at 9.30 p.m.
for Victoria and 9.40 p.m. for London Bridge and they did leave a DINNER , 5 /- ; SUPPER , 4/
minute late. The Victoria train arrived at 11.3 p.m. and the
London Bridge train at 11.20 p.m.
The Superintendent at Brighton states that the trains were duly Instrumental Music 11.0 to 12.30 .
labelled with destination boards, and that they were also well
called out, and if any one went wrong it was entirely his own
fault.
Grand Hall 3/6 Dinner ,
Yours truly ,
AT SEPARATE TABLES, 6 TO 9.
(Signed ) J. HUMPHRIES, Assistant Manager.
J. M.McLeod Esq.,
Accompanied by the Celebrated
Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.

" SPIERPON ” ORCHESTRA.

To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER,—I am extremely sorry my remarks
should have been calculated to injure the prospects of the Boys Academy Luncheon in West Room , 2/9 .
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222

ROYAL MIDLAND RAILWAY.

MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS ,

CHEAP EXCURSIONS.
WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N.
From ST. PANCRAS and CITY STATIONS.
OFFICE - 6 FREEMASONS' HALL, LONDON , W.C. TO SCOTLAND FOR ELEVEN DAYS .
On Friday, 22nd June, from St. Pancras, 10.15 p.m., to
Grand Patron : -HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Carlisle, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, EDINBURGH ,
GLASGOW , Greenock , Helensburgh , Ayr, Kilmarnock , Newton
President :–His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES , K.G., & c ., Stewart , & c .
M.W.G.M. Also, for Five or Eleven Days, to STIRLING , PERTH ,
Dundee , Arbroath , Forfar, Brechin , Montrose, Stonehaven ,
Aberdeen , Inverness, & c., from St. Pancras, 9.15 p.m.
Tickets and Bills may be had at the MIDLAND STATIONS
THE 96th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
and City Booking Offices, and from THOS. COOK and Son ,
WILL BE HELD AT THE Ludgate Circus, London, and Branch Offices.
GEO. H. TURNER, General Manager.

ROYAL PAVILION , BRIGHTON ,

ON WEDNESDAY, 27TH JUNE 1894 , LONDON, CHATHAM , & DOVER RAILWAY .
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENCY OF THE
HORTEST and MOST DIRECT ROUTE to RAMSGATE ,
Rt. Hon . W. LAWIES JACKSON , M.P.,
MARGATE , Broadstairs, Westgate -on -Sea, Birchington -on
R.W. Prov.Grand Master of West Yorkshire , Vice-President Sea, Herne Bay, and Whitstable , by CHEAP FAST TRAINS,
daily (except Sunday).
of the Institution . A Г. В Sat. only.
a.m. a.m. p.m.
Full particulars of the arrangements as to special trains, & c., Leave Victoria . 9 45 10 10 2 5
may be obtained at the office. Leave Holborn Viaduct ... 9 40 10 2 2 0
Leave St. Paul's 1 9 42 10 5 2 3
Dinner Tickets (inclusive of First Class Return Fares from
London ), for Ladies, 21s ; and Brethren 256. A To Herne Bay, Westgate , Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate .
B To Whitstable and Birchington .
By Order,
FARES : To Birchington , Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs, and
J. MORRISON MCLEOD , Ramsgate :
Hon . Secretary to the Board of Stewards. Single— 1 cl., 10s.; 3 cl., 5s. | Return - 1 cl., 15s. ; 3 cl., 8s.
6 Freemasons' Hall, London , W.C. FARES : To Whitstable and Herne Bay :
18 June 1894 . Single - 1 cl., 10s.; 3 cl., 5s. 1 Return - 1 cl., 14s. ; 3 cl., 7s.
Return Tickets are available for the Return journey on the
The services of Ladies and Brethren as Stewards representing same or following day, by any Train except the Granville Express,
Lodges or Provinces on this important occasion are earnestly by which Excess Fares will be charged ; and those issued on Friday
solicited , and will be gratefully acknowledged. or Saturday are available on the following Monday.

YHEAP TRIP EVERY SUNDAY , commencing 3rd JUNE,

CE to RAMSGATE , MARGATE , BROADSTAIRS, HERNE
DORIC LODGE, No. 2359, DIDSBURY .
BAY , BIRCHINGTON , and WHITSTABLE , and back the same
evening. Leave Holborn Viaduct, St. Paul's, and Victoria Stations
at 8.0 a.m. Fares for the double journey, Third class, 4s.; First
To-Morrow , SUNDAY, 17th June 1894 , class, 8s.
A MASONIC
CHEAP EXCURSION every MONDAY from LONDON to
A the SEASIDE , will leave Holborn Viaduct at 8.25 a.m.,
Victoria 8 30, St. Paul's (City Station , Queen Victoria Street)
+ Musical Services,a 8.28 a.m., for the Kent Coast Seaside places. Fares there and back
(third class), to Whitstable and Herne Bay, 3s.; to Margate ,
In connection with the above Lodge, will be held Broadstairs, and Ramsgate, 4s. Returning from Ramsgate at
at 3 p.m., in 7.50 p.m., Broadstairs at 7.59 p.m., Margate at 8.5 p.m., Herne Bay
at 8.30 p.m., and Whitstable at 8.39 p.m.
The tickets are available to return on the day of issue only, and
EMMANUEL CHURCH , DIDSBURY , by the train named . No luggage allowed . Children under 12
WHEN half- price .

A SERMON
WILL BE PREACHED BY PHOTOGRAPHY .

W. Bro . Rev. HUGH BETHELL JONES, M.A.,

Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , S. HOCKETT & Co.,
And a Collection made on behalf of theMasonic Charities .
Photographic Printers,

ANTHEMS AND SOLOS BY A SPECIAL CHOIR , POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET.

Under the direction of
BRO. HAROLD MACBETH LOCKE ,
Of Didsbury.
Brethren will assemble at the Constitutional Club, Elm Grove,
Didsbury , at 2 o'clock p.m., and appear in full Masonic Craft
Clothing, for which Dispensation will be obtained .
Busses will meet the Trams arriving from the Exchange,
Piccadilly, All Saints, Moss Lane East , Rusholme, Fallowfield ,
and Withington , at the Palatine Road , 1.15 , 2 :0 .
RO . JOHN PROBERT will be happy to provide high class
Ladies' Nights. For terms :—Woodville , New Barnet, N.
OOKBINDING in all its branches. Price list on application .
BOMorgan, Fleet Works, Bulwer Road , New Barnet.
NreEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed ,
creceive
eive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER,
PLATINOTYPE, P.O.P., giving best obtainable results, forwarded
without delay. We are also pleased to answer inquiries , and give
information and advice , for which our large experience fully
qualifies us.
Price Lists on application .
THIS valuable medicine, di-corered and
THI invente i by Mr. RICHARD FREEMAN in 1844,
introduced into India and Egypt in 1850, and sub
poquently all over the wor ! ), maintains its supre
macy as a special and specific keniedy for the
Treatment and Cure of Coughs, Colds, Consump
ant tion, Cancer, Bronchitis , Asthma, Ague, Sore
TRADE MARK Throat, Influensa, Neuralgia . Diarrhes, Dyseniery,
Asiatic Cholera , Colic, Gout, and all Fevers.
At 1s 11d , 2s 90 , 4s 6d , lls, and 20s per bottle .
FREEMAN'S Sold by Patent Medicine Dealers in all parts of
the world .
N.B. - Lord Chancellor Selborno. Lord Justico
ORIGINAL James, and Lord Justice Mellish decided in favour
of FREEMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNE, and
against Brown and Davenport, compelling them to
CHLORODYNE. I pay all costs in the suit. - Sce Times of24th July 1873.
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LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. will be taxed to its utmost capacity. Among other
matters the Rifle drill by the Boys should prove an
attractive feature , supplemented as it will be , by the
EXCURSION TO SCOTLAND.
usual entertainment by the pupils.

YHEAP Excursions will be run from London (Euston ), Broad

(Addison Road), Willesden Junction , etc., as follows :

THE OLD MASONIANS.
On Friday , 22nd June. NHE trite remark that “ the world knows least of its greatest
To EDINBURGH , GLASGOW , Carlisle, Dumfries, Newton THE men " may be applied with considerable force to the Craft, for
Stewart, Stranraer, 'Wigtown, whithorn , Castle Douglas, and it has been our experience , while travelling through the length and .4
Kirkcudbright, returning on Monday, 2nd July, and to Aberdeen , breadth of the country, to stumble across, in various places, some
Stonehaven, Montrose, Brechin , Arbroath , Forfar, Kirriemuir, excellent Masonic Associations, doing real good work for the noble
Blairgowrie, Coupar Ångus, Dundee , Perth, Crieff, Callander, cause of charity in a quiet and unostentatious manner, of whose
Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Stirling, and Inverness, returning on very existence the Brethren in general are ignorant. These remarks
Tuesday, 26th June, or on Monday, 2nd July . are called forth consequent on our attendance at a very pleasing
For times, fares and full particulars see small bills, which can and interesting gathering which took place on the 30th ult., at
be obtained at any of the Company's Stations and Town Parcels Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, E.C., on the occasion of the eighth
Receiving Offices. annual dinner of the “ Old Masonians," which association we
FRED. HARRISON , General Manager. venture to believe is but little known outside the limits of the
metropolis, although we have occasionally recorded its doings.
London , June 1894 . Established in 1886 by a few energetic young men , of whom
Messrs. R. S. Chandler and W. J. Packer appear to have been the
moving spirits, deeply grateful for
for the benefits conferred
ed by the
FAILING EYESIGHT. Craft in spirito
etingen deeply the
giving them advantage the
grateful betits
of the
conferr
high class education at
the RoyalMasonic Institution for Boys, its objects are to mutually
ERSONS suffering from Defective assist all pupils who have passed through the School, who may
PE from time to time be enrolled as members of the Association ; to
have been unable to get suitable glas further their interests, and to encourage friendship among them .
ses elsewhere), should consult Mr. For this purpose social evenings are held at Anderton's Hotel for
Bluett,who hasbad 30 years'practical ten months of the year, when the Old Boys " meet one another to
experience in making and adapting, Spectacles for every form of their mutual benefit , and enjoy a few hours of rational recreation .
defective Eyesight, and for which he has received numerous un Furthermore to practically evince their continued interest in their
solicited testimonials . The Eyes carefully Examined and Sight Alma Mater, they present an annual prize to the Institution, which
Tested FREE. Spectacles from 1/6 per pair . is competed for by their successors at the School. No one can
doubt the benefit of such an Association , and the wonder is that
Ophthalmic ] F. BLUETT , TOptician every boy on leaving the Institution does not consider it his duty to
8a GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON , W. join , especially as the subscription is merely nominal. Bearing in
(Four doors from Oxford Street.) mind the remarks of the R. W. Provincial Grand Master of Essex
at the Festival of the Boys School last year, there can be but little
doubt that “ the Old Masonians " would meet with the ready
support of the Craft at large were the fact of its existence more
HOTELS, ETC. extensively circulated .
- :0 : Considering the circumstances , the numbers at the dinner on
Wednesday were hardly so large as might have reasonably been
ALING — Feathers Hotel, expected, but doubtless the old scholars are now scattered over the
EALIN face of the globe, as otherwise we are sure they would gladly have
embraced the opportunity of meeting their comrades.
and Pier. A. TAYLOR , Proprietor. The chair was taken by Bro . Jas. Morrison McLeod P.P.S.G.W.
Derbyshire Secretary of the Institution and President of the
A ST MOLESEY - Castle Hotel, Hampton Court Station .
AST
E Association ; and among those present were the Rev. H. Hebb ,
Specimen Menus, with Tariff, on application . M.A., P.P.G. Chaplain Devonshire Head Master of the School,
JOHN MAYO , Proprietor. Bros. James Stephens Prov. S.G.D. Bucks., John Strachan
AVERFORDWEST--Queen's Family and Commercial Hotel, P.P.S.G.W. Northumberland , J. Leach Barrett P.M. 1210 , Orlton
HA BEN . M. DAVIES, Proprietor, Cooper P.M. 211 , & c.
ICHMOND - Station Hotel, adjoins Railway Station . Every Āmple justice having been done the bounteous fare provided ,
modation for Large or Small Parties. the usual Loyal toasts were drunk with enthusiasm , as both the
RI accom Queen and the Prince of Wales are Patrons of the Institution .
ANDWICH - BELL FAMILY and Commercial Hotel. Good
J. J. FILMER , Proprietor. In submitting the toast of the Old Masonians, Bro .McLeod, who
S. Stabling . was in his most genialmood ,spoke words of wisdom to his audience ,
OWES (WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels. encouraging them to go and prosper, exhorting them to keep the
COWES G. A. MURSELL, Proprietor. grand Masonic principles ever in view , and acting the part of the
candid friend " mildly animadverting on their methods of conducting
their affairs. “ There can be no doubt,” said the worthy President ,
" that the association is capable of doing a vast amount of good if
properly conducted ; and the intention of lending a helping hand to
a poor struggling schoolfellow to enable him to fight the battle of life
THEZ is a noble idea , which should commend itself to Freemasons in
HOLY BIBLE general.” He congratulated them on their increased numbers and
Will

THRONICL
SON,
FREEMA
SATURDAY , 16TH JUNE 1894.
THE INSTITUTIONS ,
- :0 :
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
HE annual Athletic Sports will be held at the
TH Institution , at Wood Green , to - day Saturday ) ,
commencing at 3 o'clock , when it is expected a large
number of those who take special interest in the welfare
and enjoyment of the pupils will be present. The Boys'
band of the Strand Union Schools will be in attendance
and , with fine weather , a pleasant afternoon should
result.
The distribution of prizes, and visit of Stewards to
the Institution , will take place on the day preceding
the Festival, Tuesday, the 26th inst., when Mrs. W. L.
Jackson , wife of the Chairman of the year, will distribute
the prizes. The proceedings of that day will commence
at 3 o'clock , and, in view of the large number of
Stewards, it is anticipated the accommodation of the Hall
the flourishing state of their funds, and gave them some excellent
E
suggestions for getting at the old Boys who had now made their
mark in the world , and were on the high road to fortune. As one
instance of the feeling of gratitude that was present in all their
hearts Bro . McLeod mentioned that one old Boy was bringing up
£ 120 for the next festival from North Wales, where he was now
established . This he thought was a complete answer to the implied
reproach that the boys did nothing for the Institution after leaving
it. Hehad the pleasure to announce that some new vice -presidents
& c. had been secured for the Association in the persons of Bro. Strachan ,
Bro . James Stephens and Bro .Geo . Kenning, while Bro . Jas. Terry
had sent him three guineas to qualify the sixth member of his
family as a vice-president. He concluded by wishing prosperity
to the Association , which he hoped would flourish root and branch ,
and resumed his seat amid deafening applause.
Mr. R. S. Chandler, as treasurer, and Mr. W. J. Packer, as
Secretary, both responded to the toast, and gave some interesting
details as to the working of the Association . They appealed
earnestly to the Craft for assistance to enable them to carry on their
good work, which might be largely increased were sufficient funds
forthcoming .
Mr. C. P. O'Doherty proposed the Vice-Presidents, who were
practically the backbone of the Association, and incidentally
mentioned that they hoped before long to realise their ambition and
found an Old Masonian Lodge.
In reply, Bro . Strachan urged the Committee to bring the
Association wore before the Craft, and said that had it not been for
Bro. McLeod he should have been unaware of its existence.
Bro . James Stephens was so pleased at what he had heard that
he announced his intention of asking his wife to become a vice
president as well as himself.
The Rev. H. Hebb, who acknowledged the toast of the Royal
 224 The Freemason's
Masonic Institution for Boys, ably proposed by Mr. C. H.Uwins,
also gave some valuable suggestions for furthering the objects, and
invited the Committee to dine with him at an early date to consider
how that could be carried out.
Glancing at the clock while the cheers were resounding through
the hall we perceived that “ the enemy " had beguiled us SO
pleasantly that we stood in danger of losing the last train , so with
à hurried “ good bye ” we regretfully left the meeting, which was
one of the most pleasant it has been our good fortune to attend . It
only remains to add that the speeches were interspersed with some
capital songs and recitations, which proved that those accomplish .
ments are not overlooked at the excellent Institution at Wood
Green .
UNITED GRAND LODGE.
THE following Brethren were elected members of
Communication held on the 6th inst. :
Bro . G. E. Fairchild W.M. 173 398 Votes.
J. J. Thomas W.M.2421 296
W. A. Scurrah P.M. 167 285
E. C.Mulvey P.M. 179 - 284
Arthur Blenkarn W.M.2381 242 9 W.M. of the Domatic Lodge, No. 177 , on his recent
G. W. Verry P.M. 554 241
237
W. J. Mason W.M. 1328
F. E. Pocock , M.D., W.M. 2410 233
E. M.Money P.G.S. P.M. 23 175 » coveted honour of a seat on the Board of General
W.Morley W.M. 1924 156
C. W. Carrell W.M. 28 144
A. G. Sandberg, M.D., P.M. 3 140
John Barnett W.M. 177 127
H. Lovegrove P.M. 1507 . 122
Masonic Sonnets, No. 92 .
BY BRO. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon .Mem .
1242 (E.C.) and 24 (S.C.).
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HONOUR .
Faith , Truth and Justice its glad name implies,
For it exalts our Art and dignifies
All who would bend beneath its star- like sway.
The noblest beam that shines from Virtue's ray
Its gladdening Light illumes the darkest skies
And never its bright radiance denies
To those who walk in its refining way.
Mostmanly inpulse of a noble soul. --
The sweetest theme that Masons can inspire ;
How lacks the mind in true poetic fire
When one would fain discourse its fadeless scroll.
Still, Brethren , let us never, never tire
To speak its praise and Honour's might extol !
Winder House , Bradford,
13th June 1894.
The Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of
the Evening Star Lodge have made arrangements-- in
consultation with the President of the Gas Institute - to
hold a Lodge of Emergency on Monday next, 18th inst.,
for the purpose of affording an opportunity to members
of the Institute who are Masons, to welcome “ as a
Mason " Bro . John West (who was initiated in the
Lodge in 1878 ), as well as to witness the initiation into
Masonry of the Secretary of the Institute , Mr. F. G.
Burfield . On a somewhat similar occasion two years
ago , invitations to be present were sent to all members
of the Institute known as Masons, and this year
additional efforts have been made to ensure a repre
sentative gathering . The meeting will be held at the
Holborn Restuarant ; and dinner will afterwards be
served there in the Venetian Room . The well-known
“ Meister Glee Singers " have been engaged to give a
special performance during the evening . The price of
dinner tickets is 5s each , exculsive of wine.
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The attention of our friends in Manchester and
district is directed to an announcement in another
column, to the effect that a Masonic Musical Service
will be held to -morrow (Sunday), in connection with the
Doric Lodge , No. 23 59, at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury ,
when a sermon will be preached by Bro . the Rev. Hugh
Bethell Jones, M.A., Past Provincial Grand Chaplain ,
and a collection made on behalf of the Masonic
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Institutions. The service will commence at 3 p.m.,
and will probably attract a large number of Brethren .
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The annual meeting of the Anglo -American Lodge,
No. 2191 will take place on Tuesday next, 19th inst., at
the Criterion , Piccadilly, when Bro . George H. Reynolds
will be placed in the chair. The proceedings will
commence at 5 o'clock . Wehope to give a report in our
next issue .
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An interesting service is to be conducted in Bromley
Parish Church on the afternoon of the 24th inst., when
& choral service, specially for Freemasons, will be
conducted , and a sermon will be preached by the
Venerable Archdeacon of London , the Grand Chaplain .
There will be a collection in aid of the Victoria Park
Chest Hospital.
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We offer our congratulations to Bro. John Barnett
advancements in Masonry .
At the Quarterly Com
munication of Grand Lodge this month he secured the
Purposes , while in the Mark Degree he is to be the new
Provincial Grand Junior Warden of Surrey.
TRAVELLING FACILITIES .
THE arrangement, which was inaugurated by the Midland
year, for serving luncheons, dinners , and other refreshments en
route to first and third class passengers travelling by their after
noon Scotch express trains has thoroughly justified itselfby results ,
and the Company contemplates extending this arrangement to
the morning express trains also , between London and Glasgow ,
commencing on the 2nd of next month.
The trains on which the new dining carriages will run , will be
those leaving London (St. Pancras) at 10.30 a.m.and 2.10 p.m.,
and Glasgow (St. Enoch ) at 10.0 a.m.and 1.30 p.m., and amongst
the points served by them will be Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford ,
Leeds, Sheffield , Derby, Nottingham , Leicester, Birmingham and
Bristol,
In the “ Annual Register " for 1802 (11th May , p . 506 ) there is
the following paragraph : - " In S. John's,Maddermarket,Norwich,
age 85, Mrs. Beaton. She was a native of Wales , and commonly
called “ the Freemason , " from the circumstances of her having
contrived to conceal herself one evening in the wainscoting of a
Lodge room , where she learnt the secret,the knowledge of which
thousands of her sex have in vain attempted to arrive at. She
was a very singular old woman , and, as à proof of it , the secret
died with her.” _ " Craftsman .”
ELECTION TACTICS .
To the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE .
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER, -You have occasionally had remarks
under the above heading in your pages, but I think something new
was started at the last meeting of Grand Lodge which you may
like to include. Brethren who were actively working on behalf of
this or that candidate for the Board of General Purposes were
exchanging votes , that is to say, one marked his paper for a
particular candidate , on condition that the Brother who agreed to
the exchange marked his for the other's candidate. A fair
exchange, it is true, but hardly the best way to choose the rulers of
the Craft, I think.
Yours fraternally ,
CAUTION .
MIDLAND RAILWAY.
CHEAP EXCURSIONS.
From ST. PANCRAS and CITY STATIONS.
To SCOTLAND, & C ., FOR ELEVEN DAYS .
On Friday, 22nd June, from St. Pancras, 8.30 p.m., to
Northallerton , Richmond, Darlington , Durham , Newcastle (for
the Races), and Berwick.
For other Excursions to the North on the same day, see
advertisement on p . 222.
Tickets and Bills may be had at the MIDLAND STATIONS
and City Booking Offices, and from THOS. COOK and Son ,
Ludgate Circus, London , and Branch Offices.
GEO . H. TURNER , General Manager .
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Freemaso
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A MODERN MORGAN .
HE “ Milwaukee Tidings " reprints the following
THE
episode which is vouched for by Past Master
Leroy C. Whitney , formerly of Genesee Lodge, No. 174,
Flint , Mich . A member of the “ Tyler " staff adds his
avouchment to the truth of the narrative, and adds a
little more to it which seems to be omitted here. He
was a member of the above Lodge when the affair took
place , and although the names here used are fictitious,
the incident is truthful. It took place in 1884, and was
published at the time. " American Tyler .”
Elfen Duckberry was born, well, no matter where. It is enough
for our present purposes, which demand a hero, that he was born ,
and passing safely through the ills that environed him in infancy
and youth , he passed the threshold of manhood and became an
American citizen .
Duckberry is possessed of a fertile imagination , and loves to
wander in the fairy fields of romance . This peculiarity it was
which led him to adopt the business of a life -insurance agent as
the most congenial avocation for the winning of bread . As might
be supposed from the above description , our hero has a perfect
passion for the mysterious. Legends of necromancers, maskod
with blood-curdling punishments for their infraction, possessed and
indescribable charm for him , and he would linger delightedly over
the graphic recitals of mystic rites by secret and blood-bound
associations.
Therefore it was that Duckberry desired to be a Freemason .
He read about them , made the acquaintance of those whom he
met wearing upon their persons the emblems of their brotherhood,
and endeavoured to extract from them something bearing upon the
ceremonials of the mystic craft. What he obtained only served to
fire his imagination and excite his curiosity, until his desire to stand
upon the ground floor, to penetrate the chamber, and kneel
uncovered within the sanctum sanctorum of the Order, clad
with its insignia , and possessed of its hidden secrets, became a
mania .
But how to accomplish it ? He must first knock as its door,
subject himself to the scrutiny of the craft,and , if admitted , could
only reach the summit of his desires through long and patient
effort , involving self -denial and someexpense. Then , too, he might
not be permitted to pass the threshold . Duckberry wished to reach
the summit at a bound , and stand peer among his fellows. But,
how ? Aye, that was the question ; and anxiously did he seek for its
solution , closely watching the movements of the members of the
craft , storing in his memory each word and gesture to be repeated
to the next met. It was slow progress, and Duckberry was well
nigh discouraged, when one day hemade a discovery which caused
his pulses to bound and each individual nerve to tingle with
pleasure .
He was in a railroad car, and the newsagent, in passing , threw a
book upon his seat. It was that book which caused his joy ; for ,
upon opening it he discovered at it contained a full exposition of
the secrets of Masonry. The price of the book was paid , and
Duckberry , its happy owner, was soon perusing its priceless secrets.
For weeks it was his constant companion . He learned its contents,
and practiced the signs therein given before his mirror. He had
fathomed the mystery and was now a full- fledged “ knight-of-the
mystic -trowel,” Puffed with his new -born knowledge, he procured
a badge, and fixing it prominently upon his breast, he boldly
mingled with the craft, eager to make himself known as a Brother.
For a time all went well, and Duckberry congratulated himself
upon his success. He knew little of the curious eyes bent upon
him - of the suspicious glances and nods which were exchanged
between members of the Craft when in his presence. Happy in
his fancied success , Duckberry knew not that he had already been
posted as & fraud , and that while he was meditating upon an
actual visit to a Masonic Lodge, a fearful pit had been digged for
his undoing .
In the course of his travels he frequently visited Stoneton, a
thriving city , containing many intelligent, enthusiastic, warm .
hearted members of the “ Royal Craft," upon some of whom
Duckberry had sought to impose. They determined to inflict upon
him a punishment adequate to his impudenttemerity ,and onewhich
would effectually cure him of any further desire for stolen
honours .
Duckberry had expressed a desire to visit the Lodge at Stoneton ,
and so meeting was arranged for him . One afternoon he was
approached by a Brother who invited him to a meeting that
evening , informing him that there would be some fun on the
boards after the Lodge closed. Here was the desired opportunity,
and Duckberry determined to embrace it. Accordingly he appeared
at the reception room at the hour, and as the Lodge was at labour
he sent in his name, claming to hail from the neighbouring Lodge
in the thriving city of Baytown. The name was announced and a
committee was sent out with instructions to apply the usual oath ,
but to require the applicant to tell his own story without question .
This was done, and the committee retired to report, leaving
Duckberry in waiting . Upon receiving the report the Lodge was
closed, the jewels and paraphernalia removed , and two muscular
Brothers were sent to the ante-room to introduce Bro . Duckberry,
upon whose face was observed a flush of ious triumph as he
was conducted to the centre of the Lodge, and formally introduced .
He gracefully acknowledged their welcome, but just at this time it
occurred to him that there was not that degree of cordiality
exhibited which he had expected. Hewas not asked to be seated ,
but instead the Master began to question him ; and he did not use
the term “ Brother." He was asked if he belonged to Baytown
Lodge, how long he had been a member, the name of its Master,
Chronicl
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etc. Duckberry had posted himself on these points , and answered
without hesitation that he had been a Mason about a year, and
was made in Baytown Lodge, Bro. Backford Master .
At this a Brother arose and exclaimed :- " Why, Bro . Backford
is here this evening. I saw his name on the hotel register, and if I
may be excused I think I can find him ."
“ Is that so ? ” said another. “ He is an old friend, and I know
he will come with me. Then he can vouch for the visitor, with
whom our committee is not wholly satisfied."
The Brothers were excused and retired. The utmost gravity
prevailed , and Duckburry was still standing in the centre of the
room . It began to dawn on him that he was in a serious predica
ment. It was evident that his assertions were doubted, and if
Backford should appear, he would at once be announced as an
impostor. The thought caused large beads of perspiration to stand
out on his forehead . He glanced around the room , but found no
encouragement there. The men who surrounded him wore an air
of gravity and suspicion. Duckberry's knees smote together, and
he resolved to make a clean breast of the matter and “ throw
himself on the mercy of the court .” He asked if he might be
heard. The request was granted ; he then and there acknowledged
all.
During the recital of his story the Craft had gathered around
him , and at its close he was in the centre of a solid circle of
stalwart men with lowering brows and fiery eyes. The first to
break the silence was an aged Brother who advanced and said :
“ Mr. Duckberry, my only sentiment toward you is that of
profound, pity that so young a man and one so intelligent, should
And he stepped back ,
sighing deeply . Duckberry caught his breath and glanced wildly
around, his gaze resting on the Master, who came forward, facing
him , and said :
" Mr. Duckberry, this is the third instance of this kind I have
known in my life . Two of those men still live, but terribly
maimed - crippled for life. But your case is so aggravated that I
cannot promise you even that. You think you are in a Masonic
Lodge, but you are not. You were known to be an impostor, and
the Lodge was closed before you were admitted . You have
confessed and promised amendment, and I will try to save you ,
but am fearful that I cannot. You had better be prepared for the
worst."
During this address the Craft had divided into knots, talking
low , and casting murderous glances at Duckberry, who was as pale
as a corpse, trembling in every limb, and the picture of abject fear .
Soon a howl was raised, a rope produced, and a rush made for the
victim , Some of the Craft attempted to protect him , and a melee
ensued, in the midst of which was Duckberry , now on his knees,
praying, crying, bellowing, and begging in themost pathetic terms
for his poor life . Despairing of this, he requested that hemight
be shot instead of banged. In the midst of the terrific mock
battle (which was terribly realistic to the Duckberry) the Master
whispered in his ear than when he should receive his coat and hat
he must make a rush for the door and escape, but at this moment
the crowd opened , and without waiting for his clothing, Duckberry
made a rush for the door and liberty. Amid many buffetings he
reached the outer door only to find it locked, and a crowd of
howling, blood -thirsty men at his heels. Here another indescri
bable scene occurred . A stalwart Brother, clasping the howling ,
praying, bellowing victim around the neck, swore that he would
protect him with his own life, and very considerately lifted and
seated him out of harm's way, on top of a hot stove. He was not
made aware of his mistake until the poor fellow's shrieks and a
strong smell of woolen ascended to the ceiling in company. At
this instant the door was opened, and wrenching loose by a violent
effort, poor Duckberry rushed out. There were three landings, and
each one was taken at a flying leap, utterly regardless of the steps
between . On the last he was aided by a kick , and struck at the
foot, sitting bolt upright with his head nearly driven between his
shoulders. With a heavy groan he arose to his feet and limped
into the street, hatless and coatless, on a bitter cold night, only to
find himself in the hands of a policeman .
Recovering somewhat, Duckberry pointed towards the lights
and asked the policeman , in tones yet tremulous from fear, exertion
and pain , what kind of people those were up there. “ Those," said
the night gu erdian with a solemn and mysterious air , “ You haven't
been there, have you ? Well, you are fortunate to get out at all . ' :
Lowering his voice to a confidential tone, he continued : “ They're
a hard set. Many a man has been known to go up there and never
seen to come down. "
Kindly thanking the Officer, Duckberry limped away, fully
convinced that he had barely escaped with life , and vowing that he
would never play Mason any more. He was chastened and
humbled, and for several weeks he lost all appetite for mysteries ,
He disposed of his badge, and even rejected hash and mince pie at
his boarding house, because they smacked of mystery . Butwith
time, this antipathy faded.
Duckberry is still travelling, and has so far recovered from his
fright that he occasionally attempts to impose upon credulous
members of the craft, thus evincing that the old passion has still a
strong hold -- but no more Lodge visits with Masons. Duckberry
don't like their home customs. Their attentions are too pressing
by half.
To the foregoing may be added the fact that the party designated
as Duckberry had tried the same game at Lansing previous to
“ being tried ” in Flint, but without success , and the boys in
Lansing learning that he was on his way to Flint, put the boys in
the latter place on ” with the above result. But Duckberry was
bound to be à Mason , and it is stated that he finally succeeded in
obtaining the degrees legitimately and made a good Mason.
The “ Scottish Freemason ” has been started as a
monthly publication at one penny, published at Ayr.
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TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE , No. 898.
DHE Installation meeting took place on Wednesday, 30th ult.,
THE at the Assembly Rooms, Newby Place , Poplar, under the
presidency of Bro. W. Bigg W.M. , who was supported by Past
Masters J. Byford, H. Rogers, G. Graveley, J. W. Pulsford, H.
Cooper, J. C. Armstrong, Geo. Shearman , A. G. Duck, G. Sidders,
J. J. Carter, Jas. Williams , C. Chapman, J. Gordon, and several
Officers and other Brethren . Lodge being opened, Messrs . P. N.
Egan and J. Regan were initiated .
Bro . E. F. Williams S.W. and W.M.-elect was then presented,
and in a Board of Installed Masters was inducted into the chair
according to ancient rite.
The business-like way of the W.M. in appointing his Officers -
his first duty-gave great satisfaction to all present. Throughout
the whole ceremony, says the “ East London Observer," Bro . Bigg
was most precise, his delivery of the various addresses and charges
being exceedingly clear, earnest , and impressive, and it is generally
agreed that no preceding occupant of the chair has reflected
greater credit on the Lodge than the I.P.M. In the course of the
ceremony he was materially assisted by Bro. H. Rogers, who acted
as D.O.
Bro. Pulsford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Armstrong P.M.
seconded, that an address on vellum , expressing the appreciation of
the Brethren , be presented to Bro. Bigg, and this being unanimously
agreed to, Bro . Byford P.M. proposed, and Bro. Gordon P.M.
seconded, that a grant of twenty guineas be awarded to the retiring
Secretary, Bro. Dr. C. Wyatt Smith P.M., P.Z. , in recognition of
his able and efficient services to the Lodge in that capacity for
twenty -one years, this being the contribution of the Lodge towards
& voluntary fund that will be contributed to by the Brethren
individually. The proposition was carried .
A jewel was then presented by the W.M. to Bro . Bigg. The
W.M. expressed the wishes of the Lodge when he thanked the
I.P.M. for his services in the chair, and said it set a heavy task
before himself to emulate such a predecessor.
Other Masonic business having been tranacted , the Lodge was
closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the London Tavern, where
an admirable banquet awaited them , about 150 sitting down at the
table. Owing to the thoughtful arrangements of Bro. Duck every
Brother knew his place when he entered the room , and in a very
few minutes every seat was occupied .
The Loyal toasts having beenhonoured, the I.P.M.proposed the
W.M., referring to his work in the Lodge in the various offices he
had filled, and his creditable way of fulfilling the duties of each as
a good augury for his work in the chair.
The W.M. briefly thanked the Brethren , and hoped, with the
assistance of the P.M.'s and the able staff of Officers he had
appointed, and with the support of the Brethren , to uphold the
integrity of the Lodge.
In proposing the I.P.M. and Installing Master the W.M.
alluded to his own diffidence in following such a predecessor. He
had been most assiduous in all that could promote the prosperity
of the Lodge, and had left it in a flourishing condition .
Bro . Bigg, in response, said that he tried to do his duty
efficiently as Installing
Master, and he hoped that, following in the
footsteps of previous P.M.'s, all succeeding W.M.'s would instal
their successors. It hada good effect in theLodge.
Responding for the Past Masters Bro. Graveley said that for
several years in succession the chair had been occupied by those who
were his initiates. They had proceeded step by step until they
were rewarded with the position that was, or should be, tho
ambition of every Freemason to occupy . The beauties of Craft
Masonry grow upon us as we learn them . For his own part, when
he had filled the chair of the Rosicrucian College, his round of
Masonic duty would be completed .
Bro. Byford could say, as their Treasurer, that the Lodge was in
an excellent financial position .
Bro. Duck referred to his initiation ten years ago by Brother
Graveley , upon whom he looked as his father in Masonry . In being
appointed as Secretary he followed an old and worthy Mason , and
would endeavour to fill that most important position to their
satisfaction .
Bro. Rogers said he was senior P.M. present. He had been
twenty -six years in the Lodge ; for sixteen years P.M., and for
twenty - four years in office. His infant was Bro. Graveley P.M. ,
for he had first shown to him the light of Masonry. He would
stick to them so long as he had health and strength .
For the Visitors, of whom there were between forty and fifty,
Bros. Anderson, Gardiner, and Cutchey responded ,complimenting
the Lodge on its excellent working, and the zeal of its P.Ms. and
Officers .
For the Charities, Bro. Pulsford P.M. responded. Hehoped to
take a good list when he went down to Brighton to the Boys
Festival .
Bro. Gordon P.M., although called upon to respond, thought
the case in better hands with Bro. Pulsford, who was a better beggar
than himself. He thought they had done their duty to the Craft
generally in becoming patrons of all the Institutions.
During the intervals, a capital musical programme was carried
out under the able direction of Bro. Harry Tipper P. Prov . G. Reg.
Herts. P.M. 185, 2054, 2390 , &c. Madame Mille Malenoir sang" The
Green Isle of Erin ” and “ The old countrie," with great success ;
and Bro. H. Tipper gave a finished performance on the handbells of
“ Good Company," and, as an encore, the “ Intermezzo," in
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" Cavalliera Rusticana.” A violin solo by Miss Gertie Tipper, and
the part singing of the “Royal Criterion Glee singers," were also
worthy of special mention.
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RAVENSBOURNE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 1601.
THE annual supper was held at the Rising Sun , Rushey Green,
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After the repast the toasts were honoured, that of the Ravensbourne
Lodge of Instruction, given from the chair, being responded to by
Bro . G. A. Pickering P.M. P.G. Steward . That of the Ravens
bourne Lodge, proposed by Bro. A. A. Drew P.M. met with a
suitable acknowledgment from the Chairman . Local Lodges of
Instruction was replied to by Bros. Jas. Speller, Walter Martin,
and A. A. Drew, whilst Bros. Pickering and Drew replied for the
Officers.
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SINCERITY LODGE , No. 189.
T the meeting on the 11th inst., the members presented Bro.
A , a as
gift.
Bro. A. S. Hendry the Secretary, who made the presentation ,
said Bro . Lemon had obtained high honours in his Lodge and the
Provincial Grand Lodge, and the Lodge recently congratalated him
on attaining his majority. He was the most bountiful supporter
in the Province of Devon of the Great Masonic Charities . They
asked him to accept the gift in token of esteem and affectionate
fraternal feeling, with which he was regarded by every member of
the Lodge.
Bro . F. E. Sach the S.W. was unanimously elected W.M.,
and Bro. George Hawken was unanimously re- elected Treasurer.
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WEAR VALLEY LODGE , No. 1121 .
MHE Members of this Lodge, which meets at Bishop Auckland,
TH were favoured on Friday, the 8th inst. , by a visit from the
Officers of the Province of Durham . There was a large attendance
of Brethren , upwards of twenty Lodges being represented.
The Provincial Officers expressed their gratification with the
admirable manner in which the proceedings were conducted.
On the Lodge being closed the Brethren adjourned for refresh
ments, and a pleasant evening of Masonic toasts, sentiment, and
songs followed .
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ARCHITECT LODGE, No. 1375.
NHE principal business connected with the meeting held at the
, ,
was a very interesting and skilful rendering of the Traditional
History and explanation ofthe 3rd Degree Tracing Board, by Bro .
Alfred Pickford S.W. From beginning to end there was no
halting, or amateurish display of effort, and Bro. Pickford has
deservedly added to his reputation as a careful and enthusiastic
Officer of the Lodge. His audience consisted of Bros. James
Morrison junr. W.M., O. H. Beever I.P.M. , Charles Rawle J.W.,
Henry Nall P.M. Treasurer, Jas. A. Carse J.D. , W. T. Hesketh
P.M. D.C. , Wm . Rushton Org ., Sam Tiller, A. Redfearn , Ed. M.
Beebee, J. R. E. Birkett, John M. Crone Stewards, J. Coupland
I.G. , Past Masters Councillor John Bradshaw Prov. G.S.D. , James
Laidlaw P.P.G.D. , Arthur A. Moss, Jno. Southam, Dunbar Murray,
Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE) ; Baron E. de
Minciaky, William Martin, Hugh W. Bloomer, R. Kastner, and A.
L. Bateman .
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TRAFFORD LODGE, No. 1496.
THE regular meeting was held at the Western Hotel, Moss Side,
THE Manchester, on Monday, the 11th inst. Bro . Francis Long
W.M.
There were also present Bros. John Morris I.P.M. , J. Rathbone
P.M. (acting) S.W., Ramsey Knight J.W. , Geo. Burslem P.M.
Treasurer, J. C. Gillman P.P.S.G.D. Secretary , Chris. A. H. Preston
S.D. , W. Yeadon (acting) J.D., John DoneI.G., D. Johnson P.M.
D.C. , H. P. Jones P.G.R., W. Blears P.M., H. Russell Steward , T.
L. Frith , E. Dewsbury, M.Seanor, H.Mogridge, T. W. Hampson,
Walter Lees, C. F. Davies, J. Yale-Deeley . Visitors :-J. Schofield
1161 , W. Rushton 1375, Edwin Storer 204, H. R. Dresser 1633, R.
Box 1633, P. J. Walsh 1147 , W. A. Holme 1147 ; N. Jones Tyler.
The Lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of the last
regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed, when
the Brethren adjourned to tea, on re-assembling the E.A. charge
was delivered to Bro. J. Yule -Deeley by Bro . Ramsey Knight J.W.
in a very efficient manner.
Bro .Deeley subsequently answered the necessary questions and
was passed by the W.M. Bro. Burslem P.M. gave the explanation
of the second Tracing Board in his usual impressivemanner .
After hearty good wishes had been expressed by the Visiting
Brethren the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony.
At the Social Board the health of Bro. Deeley was proposed by
the W.M. and, in reply, the newly passed Brother expressed how
much he had been impressed with the ceremonies through which
he had passed.
The W.M. proposed the health of the Visitors, which was
heartily respondedto.
Bro. Jones proposed the health of the W.M. and spoke in very
eulogistic terms of the way he did his work.
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The Freemas
on's
The W.M. proposed the health of the P.Ms. in glowing terms,
and spoke of their willingness at all times to give their help and
advice when required , and hoped that as the nextmeeting would
not take place till September, that the Great Architect would spare
them to meet again on that occasion .
Bro. Rathbone proposed the health of the Officers, and highly
complimented them one and all upon the excellent manner of their
working.
The interval between the toasts were enlivened with songs and
recitations from Bros. Rushton , Holme, Schofield , Hampson,
Yeadon , Russell, Rathbone and Lees. Bro . Rushton presiding at
the pianoforte.
0 0 0 THE Annual Convocation was held on the 7th , at the Free
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE, No. 2363.
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel,Manchester,
S.W., C. Harrop J.W., Jos . Hilton Treas., M. Thomas P.P.G.D.
Secy ., Henry Nail S.D., Fred Hilton P.P.G.D.C. J.D., J.Crompton
Wood Chapn., Seth Wrigley D.C., F. Ferneley Organist, Thos.
Hamnett Std ., Arthur Schofield Std., Thos. Black P.M. P.P.G.D.,
Sam Luke, W. W. Hitching, F. Todd, G. R. Ward , S. H. Stubbs.
Visitors :-Bros. T. H. Black W.M. 1170, Alexr. Meikle J.W. 2320 ,
Rev. F. E. Thomas Chap. 1387, Henry Littlewood 1387.
In the absence , through sickness, of Bro . Brabner W.M., Bro .
Seth Wrigley occupied the principal chair . Indisposition also
caused the absence of Bro . A. J. Holt, who was due for the cere
mony of Passing ; Bro. Fred Hilton , however , compensated for
these unintentional defections by proposing the names of two
Brethren as joining members, who will accordingly be voted for at
the next meeting .
Lack of work in the Lodge naturally caused the festive board to
be a lengthy one, and as the array of talent available happened to
be of a very exceptional kind, some interesting sketches and songs
were rendered , the artistes being Bros. Todd, Nall, Meikle , M.
Thomas , Harrop , Stubbs, Beever, Littlewood, Rev. F. E. Thomas,
and Thos . Black .
Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , Bro. Fred Hilton
replying on behalf of the Provincial Officers. He said that this
was the first opportunity which he had had of responding as a past
Provincial Officer, for it was only recently , after a very busy year's
work , that he had been put upon the shelf, and relegated to that
position .
Bro . Wrigley proposed the health of Bro . Thos. Black , their
recently joined Brother , saying that he was heartily pleased to see
that he had at last found time to attend , and felt assured that he
would add lustre to the Lodge.
Bro . Black apologised for not being present sooner to respond to
the toast of his health . He thanked them for admitting him , and
in conclusion spoke very highly of the manner in which the Lodge
business had been conducted, which fact he should not fail to
mention when visiting other Lodges.
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LONGSIGHT LODGE, No. 2464.
IF since its consecration is maintained for a short period longer,
the full complement of members will have been reached . At the
meeting held at the Club House , Birch Lane, Longsight, on the
6th inst ., there were again two ceremonies, -a first and third .
Mr. Charles Coatman , Traveller , Chorlton -cum - Hardy, was initiated
into the first degree, and Bro . Arnold Swindells was raised to that
of a M.M., both ceremonies being performed by the Worshipful
Master , he being assisted in the initiation by Bros.Grimshaw S.W.,
and Gadd J.W., the former rendering the Ancient Charge, and the
latter presenting and explaining the working tools.
At the festive board which followed , loyal and Masonic toasts
were proposed and responded to in many excellent speeches.
There were present :-Bros. Councillor Thomas Uttley W.M.
P.P.A.G.D.C. (West Yorks.), H. Grimshaw S.W., W.Gadd J.W.,
Frederick G. Berry P.M. Treasurer, Councillor John Phythian Sec.,
W. H. Wilson Asst. Sec ., Ald . Lloyd Higginbottom S.D., E. H.
Ritson I.G., and several other members, with a large number of
Visitors .
Replying to the toast of the Visitors, Bro . Challender W.M.
Derby Lodge reverted to the splendid and efficient manner in
which the ceremonies had been conducted. He pointed out that to
obtain that high standard of excellence, a perfect, harmonious, and
sympathetic sentiment must always pervade the members of the
Lodge ; the Officers should be cohesive and enthusiastic ; the
members and visitors should pay modest attention, and give that
reverential silence which invests the beautiful ceremonies with that
solemnity and impressiveness. so necessary to the well-being of all
Masonic Lodges, thus creating in the breast of every Mason that
peace of mind which renders this sublunary life happy.
Songs, recitations, ' etc., were rendered by Bros. Hilton ,
Robinson, E. O. Ritson , Coatman, Wood , Ellor and others.
O O
ROYAL ARCH .
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HAYLE CHAPTER , No. 450 .
N the 5th inst., Comp. W. Wagner was installed Z.,R.S.Read
by Comps. R. Rowe and W. K. Baker.
The returns showed the Chapter to be the strongest in the
Province, and the Treasurer reported a balance in hand . The
banquet was provided by Bro. H. Champion in the dining hall.
Chronicl
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DINBYCH CHAPTER , No. 1177.
the 31st ult. the Annualmeeting was held at Tenby, for the
opened , the installation took place, followed by the investiture of
Officers.
Afterwards the Brethren dined together at the Royal Gate
House Hotel, Bro. H. J. Gregory putting on the table a most
enjoyable repast .
0 0 O
DUNDAS CHAPTER, No. 1255 .
THI masons' Hall, Plymouth . Comp. S. J. Daniel was installed
Z., W. H. Botterel H., W. S. Warren J. The installing Officers
were Comps. J. R. Lord P.P.G.T. and W. Allsford P.P G.P.S.
0 0 0
WILBERFORCE CHAPTER , No. 2134 .
N the 5th inst., themembers assembled in gooly numbers to
P.G.S.B. as Z., George Leigh P.P.G.S.B. as H., and T. H. Haller
as J. The ceremony was impressively performed by Comp. R. R.
Hawley P.Z. P.P.G.S.N., assisted by Comp. W.C.Whiteside P.Z.
P.P.G.S.N.
The M.E.Z. invested the Officers .
The annual banquet followed, when the usual toasts were duly
honoured .
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Criterion Theatre . - Mr. Charles Wyndham has made a hit
in the revival of Justice McCarthy's lively political comedy “ The
Candidate," and crowded houses greet the wily Lord Oldacre with
roars of laughter every evening. This is not surprising because not
only in this character is Mr. Wyndham seen at his best, but he is
so ably supported by Mr. George Giddens and Miss Fanny Coleman
that is difficult to say who has the better part to play. The scene
in the second act where Oldacre is called upon for details of his
candidature before he has arranged the particulars with his
accomplice is most excellent. We still think that the appearance
of Arabella in “ propria personæ " would enhance the effect of the
denouncement, where the hypocritical Goodeve is exposed, but let
that pass. Miss Mary Moore is as charming as ever as Dorothy,
and Mr. C. W. Somerset enacts her lover to perfection , while Miss
Mirian Clements as Lady Oldacre, and Miss Pattie Browneas Mrs.
Mallett assist in making the piece run smoothly. The single scene
of the morning room at Oldacre is charming.
The great points about Freemasonry are that it is not free, and
it has nothing to do with masonry. It is anything but the easiest
thing in the world, even if you can afford the heavy fees, to get
admission into a Masonic Lodge. A man needs & pretty white
record as far as the members of the Lodge are concerned , to escape
the fatal black balls which ostracise him from the brotherhood .
What are the benefits of Masonry ? Just ask & Mason ? You
won't get much out of him if he his faithful to his vows. Cassell's
“ Concise Cyclopædia " tells us that " according to its own peculiar
language, the association is founded on the practice of social and
moral virtue." Noble objects ---would that they were more common
among the great mass of humanity! Also, “ It professes the
exercise of charity in the most extended sense, and demands from
the brotherhood truth , mutual help, and brotherly love ." Again ,
splendid ! If these be the objects of Freemasonry, the sooner the
whole world become members of the Craft the sooner will the
millenium arrive. " Ilkeston Advertiser."

MEETINGS FOR NEXT
WEEK .
Monday .
1506 White Horse of Kent, Viaduct Hotel
1719 Evening Star, Holborn Restaurant, at
5 p.m. (Emergency )
61 Probity, Halifax
77 Freedom , Gravesend
89 Unanimity, Duckinfield , Cheshire
236 York, York
248 True Love& Unity, Brixham , Devon
264 Nelson of the Nile, Batley
270 Royal Faith and Friendship, Berkeley
302 Hope, Bradford
307 Prince Frederick, Hebden Bridge
312 Lion, Whitby
359 Peace and Harmony, Southampton
388 Prudence, Halesworth
408 Three Graces, Haworth
424 Borough, Gateshead
433 Hope, Brightlingsea
466 Merit, Stamford Baron
467 Tudor, Oldham
699 Boscawen , Chacowater
872 Lewis, Whitehaven
949 Williamson, Monkwearmouth
986 Hesketh, Croston, near Preston
1030 Egerton, Heaton Norris
1168 Benevolence, Sherborne
1199 Agriculture, Yatton
1238 Gooch, Twickenham
1255 Dundas, Plymouth
1271 Friendship and Unity, Brad .- on -Avon
1272 Tregenna , St. Ives
1286 Bayon, Lincoln
1337 Anchor, Northallerton
1443 Salem , Dawlish
1447 St. Matthew , Barton - upon -Humber
1486 Duncombe, Kingsbridge
1542 Legiolium , Castleford
1564 St. John , Woking
1600 Hamilton , Alford
1631 St. Andrew , Gorleston
1674 Caradoc, Rhyl
1814 Worsley, Worsley
1833 St. Keyna, Keynsham
1977 Blackwater, Maldon
2074 St. Clair, Landport
2086 Dacre, Stevenage
2208 Horsa, Bournemouth
2349 W. Lancashire Century, Blackpool
2425 Ecclesburne, Duffield
Tuesday .
Board of General Purposes, Froemasons'.
hall, at 4
255 Harmony, Richmond, Surrey
1339 Stockwell, Surrey Masonic Hall
1695 New Finsbury Park , Viaduct Hotel
2191 Anglo -American, Criterion
223 Charity, Plymouth
299 Emulation , Dartford
378 Loyal Welsh , Pembroke Dock
386 Unity, Wareham
418 Menturia, Hanley
432 Abbey, Nuneaton
448 St. James, Halifax
506 Mundy Grove, Shipley Gate
667 Alliance, Liverpool
779 Ferrers and Ivanhoe, Ashby-de-la
Zouch
830 Endeavour, Dukinfield
855 Sympathy, Wotton -under -Edge
958 St. Aubin , Jersey
1006 Tregullow , St. Day
1028 Royal Alfred , Alfreton
1036 Bowyer, Chipping Norton
1067 Royal Forest of Dean , Newnham -on
Severn
1089 De Shurland, Sheerness
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1225 Hindpool, Barrow -in -Furness
1256 Fidelity, Poulton -le- Fylde
1266 Honour andFriendship, Blandford
1316 Wey Side, Woking Station
1424 Brownrigg of Unity, Old Brompton
1427 Percy, Newcastle-on - Tyne
1533 Loyalty, Marlborough
1570 PrinceArthur, Liverpool
1587 St. Giles, Cheadle
1787 Grenville, Buckingham
1893 Lumley, Skegness
1903 Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Ports
mouth
1941 St. Augustine, Rugeley
2154 Joshua Nunn, Halstead
2155 Makerfield, Newton -le -Willows
2339 Mistley, Manningtree
Wednesday .
Board of Benevolence, Freemasons'- hall, 5
700 Nelson , Plumstead
1382 Corinthian , Cubitt Town
2140 Huguenot, Criterion
2266 Cator, Beckenham
32 St. George of Harmony, Liverpool
121 Mount Sinai, Penzance
128 Prince Edwin , Bury
137 Amity, Poole
178 Antiquity, Wigan
200 Old Globe, Scarborough
210 Duke of Athol, Denton
221 St. John , Bolton
243 Loyalty , Guernsey
246 Royal Union, Cheltenham
290 Huddersfield , Huddersfield
301 Apollo, Alcester
311 South Saxon, Lewes
325 St. John , Salford
342 Royal Sussex, Landport
372 Harmony, BudleighSalterton
376 Perfect Friendship, Ipswich
387 Airedale, Shipley
522 Eaton , Congleton
555 Fidelity, Framlingham
581 Faith, Openshaw
591 Buckingham , Aylesbury
610 Colston , Bristol
662 Dartmouth, West Bromwich
681 Scarsdale , Chesterfield
726 Staffordshire Knot, Stafford
750 Friendship , Cleckheaton
795 St. John , Maidenhead
823 Everton , Liverpool
865 Dalhousie, Hounslow
874 Holmesdale, Tunbridge Wells
950 Hesketh , Fleetwood
962 Sun and Sector, Workington
1019 Sincerity, Wakefield
1024 St. Peter, Maldon
1040 Sykes, Driffield
1089 Walton , Kirkdale
1129 St. Chad, Rochdale
1136 Carew , Torpoint
1161 De Grey and Ripon , Manchester
1179 Rutland , Ilkeston
1212 Elms, Stoke Damerel
1301 Brighouse , Brighouse
1334 Norman , Durham
1353 Duke of Lancaster, Lancaster
1363 Tyndall, Chipping Sodbury
1511 Alexandra , Hornsea
1529 Duke of Cornwall, St. Columb
1544 Mount-Edgcumbe, Camborne
1634 Starkie, Ramsbottom
1638 Brownrigg, Kingston -on -Thames
1645 Colne Valley, Slaithwaithe
1868 Unity, Oldham
1988 Mawddach, Barmouth
2135 Constance, Consett
2203 Farnborough and North Camp, Farn .
borough
2258 Western District United Service, East
Stonehouse
2259 St. Nicholas, Thorne
2434 Anderida, Eastbourne
Thursday.
House Committee, R.M.I. Girls, Battersea,
at 4:30
6 Friendship, Criterion , Piccadilly
1320 Blackheath , Bridge House Hotel
1681 Londesborough, Café Royal
1716 All Saints, Poplar
57 Humber, Hull
98 St. Martin, Burslem
203 Ancient Union, Liverpool
215 Commerce, Haslingden
230 Fidelity, Devonport
245 Mechanics, Jersey
286 Samaritan, Bacup
322 Peace, Stockport
324 Moira, Stalybridge
343 Concord, Preston
345 Perseverance, Blackburn
350 Charity, Farnsworth
361 Industry, Hydo
and Freedom , Rochdale
367 Probity
450 Cornubian , Hayle
456 Foresters, Uttoxeter
469 Hundredof Elloe, Spalding,
472 Friendship and Sincerity, Shaftesbury
489 Benevolence, Bideford
600 Harmony, Bradford
605 Combermere, Birkenhead
625 Devonshire, Glossop
659 Blagdon, Blyth
758 Ellesmere, Runcorn
802 Repose, Derby
833 Afan , Aberavon
939 Pelham , Worksop
940 Philanthropy, Stockton
971 Trafalgar, Batley
1011 Richmond, Manchester
1037 Portland, Portland
1042 Excelsior, Leeds
1184 Abbey, Battle
1299 Pembroke, Liverpool
1327 King Harold , Waltham Cross
1332 Unity, Crediton
1386 St. Hugh, Lincoln
1393 Hamer, Liverpool
1459 Ashbury, West Gorton
1464 Erasmus Wilson, Gravesend
1514 Thornhill, Huddersfield
1534 Concord, Prestwich
1562 Homfray, Risca, Mon.
1776 Landport, Landport
1869 Sandown , Sandown, I. of W.
1872 St. Margaret, Surbiton
1892 Wellington, Carshalton
2158 Boscombe, Boscombe
2189 Ashburton , Ashburton
2226 St. David , Rhymney
2268 Hallamshire, Sheffield
2302 St. Mary, Southwell
2305 Stour, Ashford , Kent
2341 Clemency , Oldham
2342 Easterford, Kelvedon
2352 Universities, Durham
2390 Exmoor, Mirehead
2430 Runnymede, Wraysbury
Friday .
Board of Management, R.M.I. Boys, Wood
Green , at 2:30
60 Peace and Harmony, Freemasons'-hall
1712 St. John ,Newcastle-upon -Tyne
2371 Felix, Felixstowe
Saturday .
1541 Alexandra Palace, Viaduct Hotel
2353 Broxbourne, Broxbourne
2421 Carrington, Amersham

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Twentieth year of issue. SATURDAY, 23rd
FESTIVAL .
NEXT WEEK'S
THERE is an old and a true saying to the effect
TH that “ nothing succeeds like success.” On this
principle we may be excused making any lengthy
remarks as to the prospects of the Festival to be held
on Wednesday next , on behalf of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . So far everything in connection
with the event has been a success , and we have every
reason to expect that those working on its behalf will
succeed in achieving a grand result , not, perhaps, as a
natural consequence, but rather because so much
enthusiasm has been introduced into this year's cele
bration on behalf of “ Our Boys."
The most tangible evidence it is possible to adduce
at the present time in support of the cheering prospect
we are looking forward to is the fact that the Board of
Stewards is exceptionally numerous, having grown to
nearly 600 strong ; and includes several ladies who are
working most zealously on behalf of the orphan boys for
whose benefit the Festival is being organised . With so
large a Board we are not disposed to hazard any guess
as to the ultimate result, but we are of opinion that a
fair average will be secured, and such being the case an
exceptionally large total will follow ; one which the
Craft will be justified in referring to with pride and
satisfaction .
The arrangements for the Festival are well known to
those who are likely to be present; suffice it to say that
every effort has been made to secure the comfort of the
guests and the general success of the day's proceedings,
and we anticipate satisfactory results under this head
also , for by this time the Executive Officers of the Boys
School have learnt from experience what is necessary in
order to secure the enjoyment of the large parties of
Ladies and Brethren who attend the annual Festivals
of this charity . In many quarters, indeed , it is to the
fact that Ladies are able to participate in the annual
celebrations that the success of the Institution is in a
measure attributed , but whether this is the case or not
it is very certain that most enjoyable gatherings have
resulted from similar arrangements in years gone by,
and there is no reason to expect this year's gathering
will be any exception in this respect .
The names of some eminent Masons have recently
been added to the list of Honorary Presidents of the
Board of Stewards , among whom are now included the
Rt. Hon . the Lord Llangattock , the new Provincial
Grand Master of South Wales (Eastern Division ) ; the
Right Hon . the Lord Ampthill, chief of the Masonic Pro
vince of Bedfordshire ; and Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart.,
M.P., Past Grand Warden of England, a most con
sistent supporter of the Masonic Institutions.
In conclusion we way again express our very best
Chronicle
INTELLIGENCE .
PRICE THREEPENCE.
JUNE 1894 . 138 8d per annum , post free.
wishes for a spendid result, and conclude with the hope
that next week we may be called upon to chronicle
a record contribution on behalf of this most deserving
Charity ,
CHURCH SERVICES .
CHORAL SERVICE for Freemasons will be held
(by permission and with the co -operation of Bro .
the Rev. John Parry , M.A., Vicar of the Parish , and
Chaplain 1805) to -morrow (Sunday), commencing at
3.30 in the afternoon , in the old Parish Church of
Bromley St. Leonard , High Street, Bromley , when Bro .
the Ven. Archdeacon of London , Grand Chaplain , has
kindly promised to preach. A collection will be made
on behalf of the Victoria Park Hospital for Consumption .
The Grand Master has granted dispensation authorising
Craft and Royal Arch clothing and jewels. The Grand
Prior of England has also given his sanction for Knights
Templar. Brethren will assemble in theschools at 3 p.m.
(entering from the churchyard ). Brethren will be
admitted on production of regalia .
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To -morrow (Sunday ), a Masonio Service will take
place at Perry Street, a suburb of Gravesend, when the
sermon will be preached by Bro . the Rev. Augustus
Jackson , M.A., Prov . Grand Chaplain of Kent.
o
As announced in our advertisement last week a
Masonic Service in connection with the Doric Lodge ,
No. 2359, was held at Emmanuel Church , Barlow Moor,
Didsbury , on Sunday. It was under the patronage of
Bro . J. W. Maclure, M.P. (Stretford Division ), Junior
Grand Deacon of England . The musical portion was
carried out by the Emmanuel boir, assisted bymembers
of the Withington Church Choir. By kind permission of
the Rev. 0. Fynes- Clinton, M.A. Bro. the Rev. Hugh
Bethell Jones, M.A. (Whalley Range ), Past Provincial
Grand Chaplain occupied the pulpit, and preached a very
excellent sermon ,taking his text from St. Matthew vi, 10 .
Bro . Jones expatiated upon the form of the Lord's
prayer , and the necessity of understanding its use ; and
referred to the different interpretations put upon it by
various sects and classes of society . He naively
approached the crucial point of bis sermon , by adverting
to the teachings and actions of Our Saviour as being
largely symbolical, and objectively taking away the
hindrances to daily life , such as deafness, lameness, sick
ness , and other afflictions. The good He wrought in
this manner was explained by the preacher, who
admonished his hearers to go and do likewise . Bro .
Jones explained that Masonry promulgated all that
was good , being founded primarily upon religion and be
lief in God , and instanced some of its fundamental
principles, such as Brotherly love, relief, and truth. Of
the rise and progress of the various Masonic Institutions
he spoke at length , giving some very interesting details,
and concluded by asking for liberal donations, which he
hoped would be tendered in a spirit of Brotherhood .
Considering that the afternoon , which followed a
morning of sunshine, was characteristic of the 1894
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weather, and that the rain came down in torrents, the
attendance was good , and the response to the minister's
exhortation was a fairly substantial one.
The lessons were very impressively rendered by Bro .
Clare Edgar Towell P.M. Dorie Lodge , while the bass
solo portion of the Anthem was sung by Mr. Albert
Meadowcroft, son of Brother Nathan Meadowcroft P.M.
Wilton Lodge .
Gounod's very pretty solo , " There is a green hitt far
away,” was sung by Miss Carrie Locke to the accom
paniment of Bro . Harold Macbeth Locke, Organist of St.
Paul's Parish Chureh , Withington . The piece was
delightfully rendered , and both brother and sister deserve
the highest praise for their joint efforts. It must have
been a source of very great pleasure to their parent, Bro .
E. ugustus Locke (a well known member of St. David's
Lodge , 1147), to have received the numerous congratu
lations which were tendered to him upon the success of
two at least of a very numerous musical family . Bro .
Locke is an active partner in a large firm of piano
forte makers, which bears his name.
The very orderly manner in which the processions
were organised , and the various details of the work
carried out was due mainly to the efforts of Bro .G. A.
Meyers P.M. Prov. G.D. of C.
Many influential Provincial Officers and Brethren
from other Lodges and Provinces were in attendance.
The Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master has accepted
the office of Master Designate of a Lodge to be formed in
London by Lancashire men . Membership will be open
to gentleman emanating from Lancashire, or who are
connected with the County Palatine by residence or
association . In all probability the Lodge will be named
“ The Red Rose of Lancashire," and the meetings will be
held at the Frascati, Oxford Street.
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An entirely new precedent has just been made in
Masonic circles , a Grand Chaplain having been appointed
from the ranks of Nonconformity . The Rev. T. M.
Mundle , of Chelmsford, who is well known in the North
of London , is a Congregationalist minister , a man of good
parts, and excellent social qualities. He was invited to
take the duties of Grand Chaplain of theGrand Lodge of
Mark Masons some time ago, the Officers believing him
to be a clergyman of the Church of England. When the
mistake was discovered no difference was made, and Mr.
Mundle has duly been installed Grand Chaplain by the
Prince of Wales. Churchmen in Grand Lodgeare quite
pleased at the incident, as proving the catholicity of
Freemasonry, and , of course , the Nonconformists are no
less delighted . Mr. Mundle is a Scotchman by birth ,
hailing from Dumfriesshire.- " Figaro ."

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO BRO . GIBSON P.M. 2030.

NEW HALL : PEVERIL OF THE PEAK LODGE .
VOME members of the Abbey (Westminster) Lodge of Instruction
SOMO conceived the idea of passing some slight compliment to their
N Wednesday, 13th inst., there was an interesting
worthy and painstaking Preceptor, and as soon as promulgated
(sub rosa) it was quickly “ caught on ,” the result being about
memorial stone of a Masonic hall took place . The new seventy "Brethren dined on the 12th inst. at the Hotel Windsor,
hall, a very handsome building on Union Road , is being with Bro . Gibson as their guest. Many members of the Mother
erected by the Brethren of Peveril of the Peak Lodge, Lodge also attended . Space will not permit ofall the names being
No. 654 . Messrs. John Hudson and Sons are the recorded, but we give the following : Bro . W.Bonwick P.M. in the
chair (Bro . Hambling W.M. being unable to be present), Bros.
builders, and Mr. E. Godward architect . J. E. Smith , H. E. Poole Secretary , H. E. Goffin , C. C. Piper,
There was a most imposing procession of Freemasons T. Cocks, T. W. Davies, Hamborg , Kerrie, White , Dr. Norton,
from the Crown Hotel to the site of the new building , Badderly, T. Bull, Montague, Bartlett, Balchin , Dotterill, Bolt,
Shand, & c .
where the stone was laid by Bro . R. Broom Worshipful Numerous letters were read from Brethren previously engaged ,
Master, to whom a mallet was presented . and so prevented from attending. Bro .Goffin was intrusted with
After prayer by the Chaplain Bro . Rev. W.P. Stamper, the toast of the evening, the health of the guest, Bro . Gibson P.M.
the Masonic version of the National Anthem concluded Treasurer of theMother Lodge and Preceptor of our Instruction ,"
whose zeal for Freemasonry and all he undertook was well known.
the proceedings. The novelty of the affair, says the What he set his hand to he did with all his might and good grace.
“ Sheffield Independent," caused large crowds to Even if a military disciplinarian in Lodge it was for the good of
assemble . those young (and even some of the older ) Masons in search of
Instruction , but after labour he was as they beheld him then
courteous, genial, modest, and retiring, not seeking undeserved
kudos, but on the contrary expecting no recognition for his services.
WILTSHIRE . In proof of his popularity , he had just lately been elected Church
warden of St. John's, Westminster. They wished him good health
THE Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held at the for many years to be among them , that they might derive the
Masonic knowledge they desired . At the close of Bro. Goffin's
week , and was attended by Brethren from different peroration , which was heartily cheered again and again , Brother
Lodges in the county . The Grand Master of the Montague brought bis musical party together, including that well
known tenor Bro. J. Bartlett, after which Bro . Gibson's rising was
Province, Earl Radnor, was present. After the ordinary the signal for great demonstrations. It was at once evident he
business the appointment of new Provincial Officers was would be brief, for the whole function had so overcome him , but he
proceeded with , as follows :-- returned his warmest and heartfelt thanks to all present for the
very great honour they had that night conferred upon him , and
Bro. H. C. Tombs - Senior Warden asked the Brethren to kindly excuse him saying more .
Macdonald Junior Wardon Other toasts and songs were interspersed, and a regular “ old
H. Howse Master Overseer Westminsterian " evening enjoyed .
J. A. Randell Senior Overseer
F. S. Hancock Junior Overseer
Maclean Registrar of Marks
Wilson Secretary
Waters Senior Deacon ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW .
J. H.Chandler Junior Deacon
J. Chandler Director of Ceremonies JHB London and North Western Railway announce Special
H. Bevir Treasurer
J. K. Read Inspector of Works Society's Show , which is to be held at Cambridge from the 23rd to
Griffin Sword Bearer the 29th inst.
B. W. Crees Inner Guard In addition to their Ordinary train service to and from
C. R. Barnes Tyler Cambridge, thoy will run Special Trains between that City and the
principal places in the neighbourhood on Monday, Tuesday and
On account of the death of Bro . F. Sloper the Wednesday of next week, while for the convenience of Exhibitors
customary banquet was not held , and a vote of and others cheap Season Tickets available for eight days will be
sympathy with the bereaved relatives was moved by issued to Cambridge from all the principal towns within fifty or
Lord Radnor. sixty miles .
Reduced fares will be in force during the week and Cheap
Excursions will run from Birmingham , Wolverhampton , Liverpool,
Chester , Birkenhead , Lancaster, the English Lake District, and a
Freemasonry in Liverpool is progressing -- a remark large number of places to Cambridge. Full particulars can be
obtained on application to the principal Stations.
which applies especially to its charities. The new
“ City ” Lodge (No. 2514 ) will be consecrated at an 0 0 0
early date, says the “ Liverpool Mercury ." The head
Mr. Penley , who has been out of the bill at the Globe Theatre
quarters will probably be at a well-known hotel in Dale
Street. during the present week, owing to loss of voice, will positively
resumo his part on and after Monday next.
 23RD JUNE 1894.] The Freemason's
CENTENARY : ROYAL, No. 207 .
THEJamaica , celebrated their Centenary on Monday,
14th May . The home of the Lodge, Sussex Hall , was
considered by the Centenary Committee as too small to
afford the accommodation that was necessary , and dis-
pensation was obtained from the District Grand Master
to hold an extraordinary celebration meeting at the
Collegiate Hall . The Committee expended great efforts
in transforming the spacious , though empty ball , into a
fitting home in which to exercise the rites of Freemasonry.
The Lodge was duly opened and the beautiful ode
“ Wisdom , Strength and Beauty ," by Brother Young,
was chanted by the Brethren . The representatives of
the District Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge of
Scotland , and Brother Sir H. A. Blake (Governer of
Jamaica ) were announced and received .
Prominent in the centre of the room was Bro . E. X.
Leon P.D.S.G.W. Chairman of Centenary Committee,
and who with Bro . G. M. Duff P.D.S.G.W. the Senior
Past Master of the Royal Lodge present , and a number
of the Centenary Committee, performed the arduous
duties of Directors of Ceremonies and Stewards . Down
the aisle the members of the Royal Lodge were seated
according to their rank .
The District Grand Master presented the Lodge with
the Centenary Warrant from theGrand Lodge of England ,
which was read by Bro . F. G. Sale.
In presenting the Warrant, Bro . J. O. MacGlashan
said it was one of those uncommon occasions that
occurred very seldom once in a lifetime, especially in a
small community like theirs . He could not hope to
again occupy the position and have the opportunity of
presenting a second Centenary Warrant. He, however,
congratulated the Lodge on having attained the eminent
position and he trusted that the spirit that emulated the
present Brethren would inspire their successors, who
would live to see the celebration of another such event .
He partook of the pleasure of the members at the present
moment, and as their spokesman was glad to be able to
welcome as a member of the Craft the Governer of the
Island . It was perhaps a curious coincidence that the
Lodge was registered under the Irish Constitution and
the first Provincial Grand Master was a Blake.
Bro . I. Cox , on receiving the Warrant, said it would be
a valuable heirloom to the Lodge. He trusted it would
be regarded with the same zeal with which the members
bad regarded the Lodge during the past 100 years, and
that when his administration ceased he would hand the
Warrant to his successor , who would hand it to his
successor as pure and unsullied as it had been handed to
them that evening .
Too much credit cannot be given to the members of
the Centenary Committee, and especially to Bro . E. X.
Leon , for the careful and accurate manner in which the
history of the Lodge had been complied . Brother Leon
( Chairmam of the Committee ) handed the document to
Bro . G. Duff, who read it (the narration receiving the
closest attention from the Brethren ). We take the
following short extracts from the pamphlet, which will
be of interest :
It was at an interesting period of the world's history , and
particularly in the history of this Colony one of turmoil, darkness
and difficulty, that the Royal Lodge came into existence.
Freemasonry itself was experiencing many vicissitudes. The
“ schism " in England had not yet been healed ; and while it was
admitted by one of the adverse writers of the day that Freemasonry
“ retained in Britian its original form , simple and unadorned, and
the Lodges the scenes of incessant merriment or meetings of
Charity and Benevolence,” it was charged that “ the Freemasonry
of the
TheContinent
agitation was pervertedfor
in England to improper uses."
the abolition of the Slave Trade
was producing distrust and alarm among the landowners of the
West Indies, and nowhere was the effect more seriously felt than
in Jamaica . It was during this exciting period that the Royal
Lcdge came into existence. A good foundation was laid , and
through good report and evil report, which characterised the times,
the Brethren held together, and steadily worked from time to time,
banding down the Warrant to their successors in an unbroken
chain , amidst the exciting and eventful changes through which the
colony passed , attaining at last the honoured record of a century.
Thus , while surrounding Institutions, propped_up by wealth and
power, have crumbled and passed away, the Royal Lodge has ,
under the guidance of that Light which is from above, glidcd along
the stream of time until it has reached a baven of Masonic glory,
venerable with age, yet without a wrinkle on its brow , and never
more prosperous than it is now.
Chronicle. 291
NEW TEMPLE AT KELVEDON .
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stone of a temple which is in course of erection for the
Easterford Lodge, through the munificence of Sir William
Abdy, Bart. , the Worshipful Master. The site of the
temple is near the new Infants' School Room in High
Street. The building is designed to be an imposing
structure, and will cost, with the Masonic furniture and
fittings, about £ 2,000. There are to be an entrance porch,
hall, vestibule, reception room , Lodge room , Dining Hall,
and kitchen apartments. The plans of the building,
which is to be of red brick , were prepared by the late
Mr. Alan Stewart , of Maldon , but have undergone some
alterations at the hands of Mr. F. Whitmore, of Chelms
ford . Mr. S. Thorne , of Messing , is the builder, and the
stone work is being done by Mr. L. J. Watts, of
Colchester.
The members of Easterford Lodge present were Bros.
Sir Wm . Abdy W.M. , C. T. Thorn S.W., R. Galpin J.W.,
the Rev. T. Lloyd Chaplain, W. W. Mead Sec ., J. H.
Salter Treas., W. Siggers Asst . Sec ., J. W. Moss S.D. ,
G. A. Eustace J.D. , A. Livermore D.C., S. J. King I.G. ,
H. S. King Orgt ., H. Ledger and J. Wakelin Stewards,
J. Initer Tyler .
Lodge was opened at the Angel Hotel , at 11 a.m.
when Mr. Money Wigram , M.P., was initiated into the
mysteries of Freemasonry. Subsequently a procession
was formed and marched to the site of the temple. The
entrance to the site was adorned with an arch of ever
greens, on which were the words, “ All honour to Him
who doth our temple rear.”
A large company, among whom were a number of
ladies, bad assembled at the site. The Worshipful
Master gave the address used on such occasions, after
which the Rev. T. Lloyd offered prayer .
At the call of the W.M. , Bro Ralling read the
inscription on the stone, which was as follows :
This stone was laid by
W. Bro. SIR WILLIAM ABDy, Bart . , Worshipful Master
Easterford Lodge, No. 2342,
June 14th , A.L. 5894 , A.D. 1894 .
The Treasurer then deposited the phial containing
coins, &c . , in the cavity, after which the Junior Deacon
presented a trowel to the W.M. , who proceeded to lay
the stone with the usual formula . At the close of the
ceremony the Old Hundredth hymn was sung. Bro . F.
Spalding, of Chelmsford , photographed the assembly, and
then the procession , in inverted order , returned to the
Lodge room . A banquet followed .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge
of Kent will be held on Wednesday, 4th July , at the
Chapter House, Canterbury Cathedral.
O O
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge
of Mark Master Masons of Middlesex will be held on
Thursday, 19th prox . , at the London Tavern , Mark Lane.
The Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened at 6 p.m. ,
and the business will include the election of a Treasurer
for the ensuing year, the reception of reports from the
Lodges and from the Treasurer, and the appointment
of Provincial Grand Officers. A banquet will follow .
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It may_not be known , says “ The Mallet,” in
Glasgow Evening News,” that Bro . Sheridan Knowles
was a P.M. of St. Mark . In this connection our
contemporary makes the following extract from the
minutes of the annual festival held on 12th May 1853 :
“ During the evening the Brethren enjoyed the rare
privilege of listening to the eloquence of Bro. Sheridan
Knowles, a person well known throughout the world as
the greatest living dramatist , and who, as he himself
mentioned, was at one time R.W.M. of St. Mark's Lodge,
and the heartfelt and feeling manner in which this worthy
man and Brotber spoke of the kindnesses he bad on
more than one occasion received from Brethren who do
Loucui to this city , ard their kind , was truly edifying ."
 232 The Freemason's
The Royal Lodge was first constituted on the 3rd September
1789, under a Warrant from the Grand Lodge of Ireland, and is
registered in the books of that Grand Lodge as No. 699, the
Brethren named in the Warrant being John Brown, John Misskelly
and Samuel Ballard Whitaker. There is no record of any other
names in connection with it, nor any evidence in theIrish Grand
Lodge to show when it ceased to meet. From other sources,
however, information has been obtained that the Lodge regularly
met under the Warrant No. 699 ( Irish ), on the first Thursday in
every month until 1794, when the Brethren, influenced by the
better organised system of the “ Ancients ” or “ Atholls " (in the
island) and desirous of assisting to establish a Provincial Grand
Lodge, under the Ancients, decided to abandon the Irish Warrant,
united themselves to the “ Ancients," and worked the Lodge, with
' the sanction or dispensation obtained from the other Lodges, until
their “engraved number " could be obtained from England. This
arrangement was no doubt communicated to the governing body,
and met with approval , as the archives of the United Grand Lodge
of England disclose the fact that in February 1794 the Brethren
of the Royal Lodge forwarded to the Grand Lodge of England a
Petition, signed by members of 699 ( Irish ), praying for a Warrant,
the Petition being recommended by the Union Lodge, No. 257, of
Kingston ; the Artillery Lodge, No. 262, of Port Royal; and the
Harmony Lodge, No. 281, of Port Royal.
The process of transferring allegiance from the one Constitution
to the other may appear strange to some Brethren of the present
day ; but, to those who have been careful students of the Masonic
histories of the rival Grand Lodges existing in the days of which
mention is now made, it will be no surprise to state that in view of
the distance of the Colonies from the head centre of Masonry in
England, and the then slow process of communication through the
mails carried by His Majesty's sailing ships of war, extraordinary
powers were given to the Lodges working under the “ Ancients " or
ū Atholls," and where no Provincial Grand Lodge existed , they
had power to sanction new Lodges, subject to the approval and
confirmation of the Grand Lodge.
Under date the 10th May 1794, it is recorded in the books of the
Grand Lodge , and stated in all documents connected with the
Lodge, that the Brethren who signed the Petition were from 699
Ireland, and that the following Brethren joined the Petitioners
immediately after the forwarding of the Petition, namely, Robert
Bartlett, Peter McLauchlin , Jas. Dingwall, Wm . Bayley and Anty.
Duart.
The prayer of the Petitioners having been granted, the Grand
Lodge issued its Warrant, and this having been received, the
Brethren of the Craft assembled as a Grand Lodge on the 9th
October 1794 , under the Presidency of Bro . Benjamin Whittaker
P.M. Harmony Lodge, No. 281, acting as Grand Master, when Bro .
Joseph Dunckerley was installed as Worshipful Master (Bro. S. B.
Whitaker being absent from the island ), Bro. John Misskelly as
Senior Warden , and Bro . James Tindall as Junior. Other
documents in Grand Lodge show that Bro . James Hunt was
invested as Treasurer, and Bro. Ebenezer Daniel as Secretary.
Soon after the constitution of the Lodge, several Brethren were
registered as joining.
In the transition from the Irish 699, to the “ Ancients ” 283, the
Brethren of the " Royal ” were careful to preserve their identity,
and carried with them the Irish emblem of the Naked Hand
holding the Trowel, which device had been made obligatory on all
Irish Lodges by their Constitutions of 1768. This emblem still
remains the distinguishing characteristic of the Lodge's Banner,
and has always been the Seal of the Lodge.
From 1794 to 1814 the Grand Lodge Register shows a blank,
the returns not having been written up, but searches made in
Grand Lodge office by the compiler, assisted by Bro. Henry Sadler,
disclosed the fact that the returns were in office, and that abundant
documentary proof existed to show the continuous working of the
Lodge during that period, whilst the United Grand Lodge Register
shows that from 1814 to date, the Lodge registered and obtained
certificates for Brethren every year except in 1817 and 1863.
In publishing the history of the Lodge, it may be of interest to
call attention to the antiquity of the furniture. The Holy Bible
was printed at Cambridge, by John Baskeville, Printer to the
University, in A.D. 1760, and isno doubt the original Bible used at
the opening of the Lodge in 1789 and again in 1794 , and most
probably that on which every Brother initiated in the Lodge has
been obligated. The Square is of silver, and marked No. 283,
whilst theSilver Compasses, although not marked with the number
of the Lodge, appears to be of equal age.
The Officers' Jewels are also of sterling silver, without any marks
to indicate the date of manufacture . The designs are very ancient,
The Immediate Past Master from time immemorial wore, and still
wears, “ The Trowel " (the Jewel of old Ireland ), whilst the Deacons
wear the figure of “ Mercury " (the Jewel of the “ Ancients ''). The
Treasurer's Jewel consists of the Cross Keys combined with the
Square, whilst the other Jewels bear other appearances of
antiquity.
From the absence of the old Minutes of the Lodge, which have
been lost by repeated fires in the City, it is impossible to give
particular information of any marked events that possibly took
place during the early career of the Lodge, but from a reference to
the Reports of the Grand Lodge , local almanacs and records, and
from those Minutes in the possession of the Lodge, it has been
established that the Lodge met from 1794 to the present time at
different places in Kingston.
At the Union in 1813-1814 , the number of the Lodge was
changed from 283 to 357 ; at the re -numbering in 1832 to No. 250 ,
and in 1863 it was advanced to No. 207.
In 1822, the Royal Chapter was constituted in connection with
the Lodge, the Warrant for which was issued by the Grand
Superintendent, and is dated 3rd February in that year, and is
signed by M. B. Clare Grand Superintendent, M. Morales P.G.H. ,
and J. W. Cazzo Grand S.E.
The Chapter is now in active working order, and held the last
Chronicle . [ 23RD JUNE 1894.
Installation meeting at the Sussex Hall, on the 1st day of February
1894 .
In 1824 a Mark Lodge was established (in accordance with the
custom prevailing at the time) and the degree given under the
Warrant of the Craft Lodge. That Lodge was always officered, as
nearly as circumstances would permit, by the regular Officers of
the Craft Lodge. This practice was put a stop to, consequent on
the action of the Grand Lodge (in June 1856 ) refusing to acknow .
ledge the Mark Degree, on the ground that “ it was not agreed
upon at the time of the Union , as forming part of ancient
Freemasonry ."
The Minutes now in possession of the Lodge were fairly well
kept ; the earlier ones are not signed by the Secretary . ( This fact
is also stated in other Centenary Histories). Bro. Robert
McClelland was the first to sign them in 1851, and by recent
instructions the Presiding Master now signs them on confirmation.
In 1820 (June) it is recorded that “ the Inner Guard announced
that an unfortunate Brother was at the door of the Lodge and
craved pecuniary assistance ; he was vouched for as a Mason, and
& Committee was appointed to enquire and examine the Brother.
The Committee returned and reported that the replies to the
Masonic questions were satisfactory and showed that theBrother
was in distress; but being in such a state (referring to dress) he
could not with propriety be admitted. The Lodge granted
immediate relief.”
In 1827 ,—The following minute was made at the Installation
Meeting : -- Resolved : “ That the Installation of the Wardens lie
over for confirmation by the Grand Lodge, and that a letter be
addressed to the Grand Secretary on their next Quarterly Communi.
cation for that purpose." The reason of this minute is not
explained .
In 1831, -- An attempt was made to establish a Lodge of
Instruction , and at the Regular meeting of the Lodge in April the
first degree was rehearsed, and the Worshipful Master delivered a
lecture on the General Principles of Masonry. There is no evidence
of further action.
In 1861, - The Lodge erected in the Parish Church of Kingston
a Mural Tablet, “ In Memoriam , as a mark of their esteem and
respect of the Worshipful Brother Robert McClelland, who died on
15th September 1860.
In 1869, - The Lodge subscribed to the Zetland Testimonial
Fund, also to the Fund for the Exploration of Palestine.
In 1876 , -- The Lodge favourably considered the proposition to
invest in shares in the Kingston Benefit Building Society, with the
ultimate view of procuring suitable premises of their own.
In 1877, -- The Lodge considered the proposition to purchase
premises in Duke Street, known as the United Methodist Chapel,
and convert it into a Lodge Room ; but the proposal was not
agreed to .
In 1882 , -The Lodge contributed towards the fund in aid of the
persecuted Jews in Russia .
In 1882,-- The Lodge voted an Annual Subscription of £ 5 5s
to the Jamaica Masonic Benevolence Association .
During the period of the Lodge's existence, many important
events have taken place in the Masonic History of Jamaica, in all
of which the Royal Lodge has taken the most prominent part. It
would be impossible to enumerate them all, for want of complete
Masonic Records; but it is interesting to record that the Royal
Lodge, outside of consecrations of new Lodges and dedication of
Lodge rooms, took active part and occupied first place in the
following public ceremonies :
In 1845,—The Laying of the foundation stone of the General
Penitentiary in Kingston.
In 1856 , -- The Laying of the foundation stone of Lady Barclay's
Institution for Training Nurses in Kingston .
In 1861, - Thepublic reception of H.R.H. Prince Alfred , Duke
of Edinburgh and now reigning Duke of Saxe -Coburg -Gotha, at
the Parade,Kingston, on hisvisit to Jamaica.
In 1864 , -- The Laying of the foundation stone of the Jewish
Alms House in Duke Street, Kingston ,
In 1883 , - The Laying of the foundation stone of the new
Chancel of the Parish Church , Kingston .
In 1888, - The Laying of the foundation stone of the Memorial
Jubilee Chancel, Harewood Church , St. Catherine.
In 1889 , -The Laying of the foundation stone of the Memorial
Jubilee Chapel, Parish Church , St. Dorothy.
On reference to the Treasurer's books , now in the possession of
the Lodge, it will be found that the Lodge has done a fair share of
benevolent and charitable work, and that no worthy applicant has
ever been denied aid.
The Royal, like many other Lodges, had its times of adversity
and great depression ; but thanks to the G.A.O.T.U.and to worthy
Brethren who in their days never pormitted the Lodge to cease its
working, the Warrant has been preserved and handed down pure
and unsullied to those who now occupy the proud position of being
members of a Lodge one hundred years old , under English Consti
tution , and 101 in membership.
Reference to the Records of the United Grand Lodge discloses
the fact that the Royal Lodge, during the 100 years of its existence
registered, from 1794 to 1810, 145 members, and from 1814 to 1894,
761 members .
The Royal , shorty after its constitution , moved for the formation
of a Provincial Grand Lodge, pending which , by an arrangement
of the Lodges, she became leader of the Craft here, and is referred
to in the Jamacia Almanacs of 1795, 1796 and 1797, as " The
Ancient York Constitution , No. 283," and to her was addressed the
authority to consecrate new Lodges.
The Royal Lodge has been so closely identified with Provincial
Grand Masters and Provincial Grand Lodges, that it was impossible
to gather information and compile this history without using the
opportunity to bring forward the information obtained . The first
Constitution of a Provincial Grand Lodge in Jamaica, under the
“ Ancient " Grand Lodge of England, was by patentissued in 1796,
appointing the Hon . Brother William Blake (Member of the

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Assembly for Westmoreland and speaker of the House), a member
of the Harmony Lodge, No. 281, as Provincial Grand Master. Bro.
Blake died before his Provincial Grand Lodge met, and the vacant
office was at once conferred on Bro. William Vick, who, with Bro .
2 Joseph Dunckerley as Deputy, organised the Province in 1797.
This action appeared to have sealed the fate of Lodges in Jamaica
under rival Constitutions, by absorbing those already in existence
and in effectually closing the rival Provincial Grand Lodge of the
" Moderns," while it was instrumental in ushering into being &
number of new Lodges. The Patent of appointment of Provincial
Grand Master for the “ Atholls " covered the power to constitute
new Lodges under a local Warrant or Dispensation .
The compiler of this history cannot find any authority for the
statement made in Gould's History of Freemasonry, thatBro. Dr.
M. B. Clare was Prov. Grand Master under the “ Ancients " ; the
earliest accounts referring to him as Prov. Grand Master in
Jamaica are in 1814, when he met his Provincial Grand Lodge
under the United GrandLodge, and presented the Lodge witha
set of Officers' Jewels. Bro. Clare continued to rule the Province
until 1831, when he left the island , and died soon after.
In 1846 an attempt was made to revive the Provincial Grand
Lodge, and a petition was prepared and forwarded to the Grand
Master by Bro. D. Jacobs P.D.P.G.M., nominating and recom
comending Bro. John Edwards, Receiver-General of the island , for
the vacant office of Provincial Grand Master. The recommendation
was opposed by the Royal Lodge, with the result that Brother
Edwards was not appointed, and the Provincial Grand Lodge
continued in abeyance.
In 1858 the Brethren again moved for the appointment of a
Provincial Grand Master; all the Lodges, except the Friendly
Lodge, of Montego Bay, joined in naming Bro. Dr. R. Hamilton
P.M. of the Sussex Lodge. The petition was favourably received ,
and Bro. Dr. Hamilton was appointed under patent dated 5th
November 1858,to preside over East Jamaica, the Friendly Lodge
of Montego Bay baving been permitted to communicate direct with
the Grand Lodge.
The Royal Lodge had the honour of receiving the newly
appointed Provincial Grand Master under its banner on the 6th
June 1858, the Worshipful Master of the Royal, Bro. Robert
McClelland , performing the ceremony of installing Bro. Dr. Hamil
ton as P.G.M. Thus the Provincial Grand Lodge was again
established, several Brethren of the Royal holding office.
In the year 1873 Bro. J. W. Whitbourne was appointed Deputy
District Grand Master, and Bro . Dr. Hamilton D.G.M. left the
island for a protracted visit to the mother country. During the
five years following, the Craft continued to flourish under the
guidance of the Deputy D.G. Master, whose able rule and popularity
was recognised on several occasions by the presentation of
addresses and valuable testimonials, and finally, by the District
Grand Master on his return to the island in 1878, when , in
addressing the Brethren in reply to their hearty welcome back to
the District, he was pleased to write : - “ I feel a deep debt of
gratitude to our highly esteemed and Most Worthy Brother J. W.
Whitbourne the Deputy District Grand Master, for his able
administration and for the judgment and skill with which he has
carried on the business of the District, at times under trying
circumstances."
Bro. Hamilton continued in charge of the Province until his
lamented death on the 20th May 1880, when the Province (which
in the meanwhile was changed by Constitution to District, with
continuity) was left for some years under the care of the Deputy
District Grand Master Bro. Altamont De Cordova, who retired from
the office in 1885 , and whose zeal and ability was rewarded in 1887
by the M.W. Grand Master nominating and appointing him to the
rank of Senior Grand Deacon .
On the 3rd April 1886, a Patent was issued appointing Bro . J.
C. MacGlashan as District Grand Master for Jamaica . The
installation ceremony was performed in District Grand Lodge by
Bro. J. W. Whitbourne P.D.D.G.M. , on the 22nd July 1886, the
Royal Lodge being the first to present an address of congratulation
and heartygood wishes to the District Grand Master.
In 1887 the Senior P.M. of the Lodge, Bro. Henry Garsia, had
conferred on him the rank and precedent of a Deputy District
Grand Master in honour of the Jubilee Reign of Her Gracious
Majesty the Queen .
In 1890 the Lodge joined in erecting in the Kingston Parish
Church a beautiful stained glass window as a memorial to the
late Bro. Dr. R. Hamilton D.G.M. of East Jamaica .
As the Centenary of the Lodge approached the interest naturally
grew ; and in July 1872 Bro. Henry Garsia brought to the notice
of the Lodge that the Centenary was fast approaching, whereupon
he and the late Bro. Broadhurst were appointed to look up old
Minutes, and communicate with the Grand Secretary on the
subject. In October of the same year, the Committee reported
that the Grand Secretary had , through the District Grand
Master, pointed to the date of the Warrant (10th May 1794 ).
In 1878, Bro. William Andrews, then a P.M. of the Lodge, whilst
on a visit to London , addressed the Grand Secretary on the subject
with the same result.
In 1884 Bro. J. M. Simpson , whilst in the chair of the Lodge,
addressed the Grand ery again on the question of the
Centenary, when that Brother replied by referring to the date of the
Warrant, and adding : - “ In reference, however, to your remark
that the Lodge has always been regular in transmittingits returns
to the Grand Lodge of England , I mayperhaps as well call your
attention to the fact that this Lodge ( 207) does not appear to have
made any returns until its admission into the Book of Lodges
at the Union of the Grand Lodges in 1813-14. Consequently,
should application be made for Centenary Warrant after 1894, the
onus will rest with your Lodge to prove its uninterrupted existence
for 100 years and that it was in continous working between the
years 1794 and 1814."
Under date February 1889, Bro. W. J. Hughan sent to Bro . W.
A. Feurtado a list of payments to Grand Lodge from 1817 to 1844,
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s
in which it was shown that in 1817 the Lodge paid in £12 188 and
in 1824, £24 13s 6d, and it was indicated that these payments
covered previous periods; but on the examination of the Grand
Lodge books by Bro. Leon in 1889, it was found that the first
named payment covered the Registration fee of 43 Brethren
admitted in 1814-15, 16, and the latter payment for 78 Brethren
from 1818 to 1823, and a contribution to Benevolent Fund .
In 1889 Bro . E. X. Leon P.M. personally interviewed the late
Bro. Shadwell Clerke G. Sec. at Freemasons' Hall, London, and
obtained permission to search the books and old papers of the
“ Ancients or “ Atholl " Grand Lodge for the evidence wanted to
establish the working of the Lodge from 1794 to 1814. With the
courteous assistance of Bros. A. A. Pendlebury and Henry Sadler,
the search was made, when among other olddocuments was found
the printed Quarterly Communications of the “ Ancients " or
" Atholl ” Grand Lodge, in the accounts attached to which was
discovered the acknowledgments of several returns andpayments
made by the Royal ( 283), during the years 1795 to 1814. The
particulars of this “ discovery ," with other information obtained
from Grand Lodge books, were communicated to the Wor. Master
of the Lodge by Bro. Leon in a letter, dated London, 26th June
1889, which is recorded in the Minutes of the Lodge.
In 1893 the Centenary Committee submitted to the Lodge &
draft Petition to the Most
Worshipful GrandMaster asking for the
Centenary Warrant, the Petition was adopted, ordered to be signed ,
and forwarded to the District Grand Master, who was respectfully
asked to verify the local circumstances referred to in the Petition ,
and to add the weight of his recommendation. A Deputation from
the Committee, consisting of Brothers Leon and Feurtado, waited
on the DistrictGrand Master in support of the Petition, when Bro.
J. C. MacGlashan stated that after giving the Petition his careful
consideration he had pleasure to say that he would give it his fullest
support. Theprayerof the petition was subsequently granted .
Through the permission of the Rev. G. w . Downer P.G.
Chaplain and Rector of tbe Parish Church, the opportunity was
afforded the Brethren to attend a Special Thanksgiving Service, on
the date of the Royal Centennial Celebration (14th May 1894 ),
Within the walls of that Church repose the mortal remains of
many distinguished Brethren who have long ago rested from their
labours, and whose memory is still cherished by the Craft. Among
these the Royal Lodge number many dear departed ; and as the
Brethren proceeded in Masonic order from the porch of the
Church to the Sacred Altar, they passed over the ground
encircling, if not actually over the graves of two of the founders of
the Lodge :-Bro. John Brown the first Master in 1789, No. 699,
who died on the 14th June 1796, and Bro. John Misskelly tbe first
Senior Warden in 1789, No. 699, who died on the 22nd November
1799, a coinciderce that might fairly be considered as unique in
the Centennial history of a Lodge.
(To be continued.)
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SATURDAY, 23RD JUNE 1894 .
THE INSTITUTIONS , & c .
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Board of Benevolence .
THE June meeting of the Board was held on .
T the
masons' Hall . The three chairs were occupied by Bros.
Robert Grey President, James Brett Senior Vice
President, and C. A. Cottebrune Junior Vice -President.
Bros. Edward Letchworth , A. A. Pendlebury, W. Dodd,
and W. H. Lee represented the Grand Secretary's office.
Among the other Brethren present were Bros. W. P.
Brown, D. D. Mercer, H. Massey, C. F. Hogard, Charles
Dairy, John Chadwick , Henry Garrod, C. H. Webb ,
G. B. Chapman , C. J. R. Tijou , Frederick Hilton ,
J. M. Klenck, Max Mendelssohn , Walter Martin ,
W. Fisher , William Vincent , George R. Langley, Robert
A. Gowan , James Bunker, Henry G. Thompson , C. J.
D'Oyley Mears, J. T. Briggs, James Collins, John Brock ,
John Oldis, John Tattersall, Emil Apelt, R. Greenwood ,
J. Pickett , M.D. , J. H. Collingridge, Arthur Williams,
Joseph Bruton , J. Hepburn Hastie, John Mersey,
William George Poole, Charles Henry Stone, J. R. Omer,
H. Birkbeck, W. M. Stiles, W. H. Toye, and H. Sadler
G.T. The Brethren first confirmed the last meeting's
recommendations to the Grand Master to the amount of
$ 250 , and then dealt with thirty - seven new cases, which
included several which had been deferred from previous
meetings. One was dismissed and three were deferred .
The remaining thirty -three were voted a total sum of
£100 . Five petitioners were recommended to the Grand
Master for £20 each , and seven for £ 30 each . Thirteen
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls.
THE House Committee has arranged for a special
Rise on Thursday next , in order , it may be imagined , to
afford the Stewards and other friends of the Boys School
who will be in London for the Festival, an opportunity
of visiting the sister Institution . The programme is as
follows :
2:30 to 3.15 Inspection of the Premises.
3.15 to 4:15 Calisthenics, Marching, Music and Singing by
the Girls.
4.15 Tea, Coffee and Light Refreshments .
Saturday next is set down as the annual “ Ex-pupils "
day at the School, when it may be expected a large
number of the former Girls will visit the scene of their
early life, and , let us hope, learn to take further interest
in the Institution to which they owe so much .
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.
E refer elsewhere to the crowning event of the
W year in connection with this Institụtion - the
celebration of its Anniversary Festival at Brighton , on
Wednesday. The previous day will witness the visit of
the Stewards to the School at Wood Green , when Mrs.
Lawies Jackson will distribute the prizes to the pupils ,
and the usual entertainments will take place . The
prize distribution will commence at 3 o'clock , and
Visitors are requested to be seated in the Assembly Hall
at 2.45 p.m.
The annual Athletic Sports took place on Saturday
last, in the School playing field , and attracted a large
number of Ladies and Brethren interested in the Insti
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tution . The arrangements were in the hands of a
Committee, presided over by Bro . George Everett, and
the different events were carried out with so much en
thusiasm as to call forth well merited plaudits from the
spectators . The following was the programme, with the
results :
Throwing the Cricket Ball , 4 entries. — 1 Thomas, 2 Bingham .
100 yards (over 13) , 35 entries.-1 Fry, 2 tie between Hird and
Jennings.
220 yards handicap (under 13) , 24 entries.—1 Hutton , 2 Marston .
100 yards (Preparatory School) , 29 entries.—1 Wilson , 2 Campbell.
440 yards handicap (under 13) , 21 entries . — 1 Marston , 2 W.J.
Williams, 3 Truine.
High Jump (open ), 14 entries . — 1 Bingham (4ft. 2in.) , 2 Parker.
220 yards handicap ( open ), 44 entries. – 1 Leeming, 2 Jennings,
3 Fry.
Bowling at the Wicket (open ), 10 entries . — 1 Bennett, 2 Bingham.
High Jump (Preparatory School), 5 entries.-- 1 Wilson (3ft. 4in .) ,
2 Milam.
Hurdle race (open ), 41 entries. — 1 Blyther, 2 Fry, 3 Hird.
Three -legged race , 17 pair entries. — 1 Bingham and Groombridge.
440 yards handicap (open ), 42 entries.—1 Cheek, 2 Leeming,
3 Jennings.
100 yards (under 13) , 24 es . — 1 Marston , 2 Dickinson .
220 yards (Preparatory School), 20 entries . — 1 Campbel, 2 Slay
maker.
880 yards handicap (open ), 48 entries . — 1 Marston , 2 Harrison ,
3 Williams.
High Jump (under 13) , 15 entries.—1 Marston (3ft Sin.) , 2 Bedford.
Tug of War, 12 a side.- Provinces beat London .
Old Masonians' race, 220 yards.—1 Churchill.
Strangers' Race. - 1 H. T. Brock (City of London School ).
Consolation Sack race (open ).- 1 Chadwick.
Best batting average in First Eleven .-L. A. F. Thomas.
Best bowling average in First Eleven .-- E . Bingham.
Best batting average in Second Eleven .-A . H. Kemp.
Best bowling average in Second Eleven.-H. Heyworth.
« Victor Ludorum ," or champion of the Sports . — Marston .
After the Sports the prizes were distributed by Miss
Everett , and this part of the proceedings over, Bro .
Richard Eve proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Everett
for her kind services. He considered the boys had proved
themselves worthy the attention given them in the
School . He felt sure those present heartily congratulated
the lads who had won prizes, and sympathised with those
who had not . They had had the opportunity of witness
ing a test of strength , in the Tug of War, between the
Provincial and London boys, and he was not at all sur
prised that the bealthier training of the country lads bad
secured them the victory , for London could hardly be
considered as best calculated to develop the muscle of
the growing generation . He concluded by heartily pro
posing a vote of thanks to the lady who bad presented
the prizes, and had thus gracefully brought the proceed
ings of the day to a conclusion . This was carried by
acclamation , and was acknowledged in brief terms by
Bro . George Everett.
Altogether the meeting was one of the most success
ful of the annual gatherings held in connection with the
School , this result being in great measure due to the
spirit displayed by the pupils and the energy with which
the whole proceedings were carried out. In most of the
events the competition was very keen , Marston's running
being the feature of the afternoon, but in many other of
true sportsmanlike
the events the boys displayed true sportsmanlike
qualities , and showed excelle nt form .
The band of the Strand Union Schools enlivened the
proceedings with some excellently played selections,
under the direction of Brother W. Binnie , the Band
Master.
Brother Doctor John Norton , 2030, of Queen Anne's
Mansions , S.W. , was elected Medical Officer of Health
for the joint Parishes of St. John and St. Margaret,
Westminister, at the last Vestry meeting, out of a very
large number of applicants. It affords us considerable
pleasure to join in the congratulations showered upon
our worthy Brother by his many friends. While wishing
him a long continuance of the duties of his appointment,
we hope the work will prove very light, although in so
populous a district one cannot expect immunity from the
ills of humanity .
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Chronicle . [ :23RD JUNE 1894.
Masonio Sonnets , No. 93 .
By Bro. Chas. F. FORSHAW , LL.D., 295 and 2417 (E.C.) Hon . Mem .
1242 (E.C. ) and 24 (S.C. ) .
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THE TRUE MASON .
TRITE him as one who loves his fellow men,
W Who speaks no evil of an erring soul;
Butover strivesby action, voice and pen
To point the wanderer to the safest goal.
Who understands Masonic beauties rare ,
Who metes out praise if praise is rightly due,
And who rebukes if straying ones should dare
To walk the path that leads them from the true .
Write him as one who sows no discord seeds,
Within whose breast there dwelleth perfect peace ;
Whose heart rebels against ignoble deeds
Whose praise for God doth day by day increase.
And who in Lodge no earthly Masons know
Will stand to order at the Gavel's blow !
Winder House , Bradford ,
20th June 1894 .
" A SPRIG OF ACACIA ."
Death has removed two prominent Freemasons from
the Borough of Gravesend , who though occupying totally
different positions in life were equally respected by their
Brethren of the Craft. On the 8th inst . , Bro . Robert
Andrew Gibbons Past Master and Treasurer of the
Erasmus Wilson Lodge, No. 1464 , was called with
painful suddenness by the Almighty Architect at his
residence , Grove House , Northfleet. The deceased , who
was the head of the firm of Messrs . Robins and Co. ,
cement manufacturers, of Northtleet , had just returned
from an inspection of the works , and was taking a cup
of coffee with a friend , when , without a moment's
warning, he fell lifeless to the floor. Death is attributed
to diseased heart . Bro . Gibbons was in his 61st year,
was Chairman of the Local Board of Health, an active
manager of the Northfleet National School, a Life
Governor of the Gravesend Hospital, and Chairman of
the Northfleet Technical Institution Committee. He
also took great interest in the National sports, being the
President of the St. Botolph's Cricket Club , and a
member of the New Thames Yacht Club . He was
initiated into Freemasonry on the 19th January 1874 , in
the Lodge of Freedom , No. 77 , but resigned . In 1877 be
was W.M. of 1464 , and was appointed Prov. S.G.D. in
1890. The funeral took place at Northfleet Cemetery ,
being attended by the principal residents of the district,
and representatives of the various local and municipal
bodies . The following Brethren were also present, and
placed the customary sprigs of acacia on the coffin :
E. C. Payne, mayor of Gravesend, W. Russell P.M. and
H. G. Woodford W.M. of the Erasmus Wilson , J. C.
Biggs Secretary and Thomas Nettleingham W.M. elect of
Freedom H, . Donelety P.M Sympathy, Surgeon -General
Prescott P.M. Ubique.
On the following Tuesday, 12th inst . , Bro . Edward
Winter Robins was discovered dead in his bedroom ,
having retired on the previous evening to all appearance
in bis usual health . In this case an inquest was deemed
necessary , and it was found that death was due to
epilepsy: Bro. Robins was Secretary of the Lodge of
Sympathy, No. 483, and was greatly esteemed by the
Brethren of the district . He was also Secretary of the
Gravesend Conservative Club , and of the local Licensed
Victuallers' Trade Protection Society, to which associ
ations he was of the greatest assistance. The
funeral of the deceased, who was 60 years of age, took
place on Saturday last, at the Gravesend Cemetery, and
was largely attended. Among the Brethren present were
Bros. George Rackstraw , Arthur Ronaldson, R. J.
Beamish and Joseph Davis .
ABOUT eighty Brethren , representing all but one of
the Lodges in the Isle of Man , attended the funeral of
the late Bro . R. E. Cain , which took place on the 3rd .
In Memoriam .
MORGAN.-- In memory of Bro. William Wray Morgan, founder of
the FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE , who died 23rd June 1893.
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METROPOLITAN .
EVENING STAR LODGE, No. 1719.
TE have from time to time discussed the question of “ class "
W Lodges in our pages, and although we have expressed
ourselves as opposed to anything which has the slightest tendency
to restrict the freedom of Freemasonry, we are fully alive to the
utility of establishing Lodges for special sections of the community,
and are firmly convinced they may do an immense amount of good
if worked legitimately within the scope of their Charter, and with
due regard to the principles of Freemasonry. This fact was amply
demonstrated on Monday, when an Emergency Meeting of the
Evening Star Lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant, and
proved one of the most sucoessful gatherings it has been our good
fortune to participate in .
As is probably well known to our readers, the Evening Star
Lodge was established for theespecial purpose of bringing members
of the gas industry into Masonic association with each other, and
its seventeen years of existence has not only demonstrated the
wisdom of its founders in inaugurating such a body, but as one of
the earliest of the " class " Lodges which have since becomevery
popular, it has demonstrated thedesirability of uniting Freemasonry
with the every day pursuits of life ,providing that in so doing strict
observance is practised of the Masonic rule which prohibits
mercenary or other unworthy motives fromurging the outsider to
pursue his researches into the mysteries of Freemasonry.
The special object of Monday's meeting was to extend a
fraternal greeting to Bro. John West, the President, and other
Masonic members of the Incorporated Gas Institute, which has
this week held its annual session in the Metropolis, and has
attracted the leading lights of the gas industry from allparts of the
Kingdom . In proof of this latter assertion , one had only to listen
to the greetings of the Brethren in Lodge, when they tendered
their hearty good wishes to the Master. One minute the fraternal
wish was accredited from the remote North of England, next from
the extreme west, then from the east, south or midland districts ;
in fact, as the list of visitors given below will demonstrate, there
was bardly a Province but was represented at this truly cosmo
politan gathering ; and it would be absurd to argue that such a
" class " assembly could be held under the banner of a Masonic
Lodge without helping to smooth off some of the " excrescenses
that areusually associated with professional or business life.
The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Bro. J. S.
Tamburini, whose earliest efforts were directed towards the
expression of the Lodge's fraternal greetings to the President and
other members of the Gas Institute who had honoured the Lodge
with their presence. Then followed the test of the ballot on behalf
of Mr. F. G. Burfield, Secretary of the Incorporated Gas Institute,
who was regularly received and subsequently initiated by the Master.
In view of our oft-expressed criticism of Visitors who had never
seen the ceremonies of the Lodge performed better," it is perhaps
unwise of us to say anything as to the working on this occasion , but
at the same time it is unfair to omit reference to the acts of the
Master, whose delivery of the ritual was exceptionally impressive,
concluding as it did with the too often omitted “ Charge," for
which ample time was found on this occasion .
At the conclusion of the ceremony the Lodge was closed, and
the Brethren adjourned to the Venetian Saloonto banquet, which
was served in the excellent style for which the Holborn Restaurant
has made itself famous. At its conclusion , the customary toasts
were honoured .
The first on the list, said the Master, embraced the beloved
ruler of the Empire and the most popular Society of the world, one
whose aim it was to bring together good men , and , if possible, make
them better.
In proposing the chief ruler of the Craft, the Master said the
Prince of Wales was most popular as a Prince, most revered as
Grand Master, and indefatigable in his duties, both in association
with Freemasonry, and in his princely capacity. If the Prince
was not present at the chief meetings of the Craft in person, he was
in spirit, and there was nothing of importance decided in Free
masonry without his personal supervision.
The next toast was that of the Grand and Provincial Grand
Officers . As was to be expected in so numerous a meeting of
Visitors drawn from all parts of the country, there were a large
number of Provincial Officers among them , while they also had the
pleasure of welcoming an Officer of Grand Lodge in the person of
Bro. Berridge. The Grand Officers were those who helped to
prepare the work for the Prince of Wales; who dispensed the
charity of the Craft ; and, by their diligence and untiring efforts,
helped to preserve and strengthen the rulers that governed Free
masonry all over the world. The Master coupled with the toast
the names of Bro. Berridge and Bro. White .
Bro. Berridge complimented the Lodge on the very repre
sentative gathering. They were met there, if he might say it, as
the Gas Engineers of the Kingdom , and had thoroughly enjoyed
the Masonic welcome accorded them . He hoped the business
meeting of the week , which had called them together, would
not only beequally enjoyable, but also profitable.
Bro . White was delighted to see the Master of the Evening
Star Lodge supported as he was by so many Brethren who had won
Provincial honours. He felt it spoke volumes for the fraternity
with which they were associated ---apart from Freemasonry - to see
so many among them who had won high honours in the Craft. He
was specially delighted in being associated that night with so
many members high in Masonic rank, and hoped they might always
see as many good men associated with the Gas Fraternity, and that
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like honours would be conferred upon them , as evidence of how
muchthe Gas Industry was thought of in the country.
Thenext toast the Master regarded as one of great importance.
He had endeavoured to study the comfort of the meeting so far by
making short speeches, but he felt the toast before him deserved
greater attention , being so intimately connected with the reason
that had called them together at their special meeting of the
Evening Star Lodge --the health of the President of the Gas
Institute, Bro. John West . Being a class Lodge, in which the
essential qualification was to belong to the gas trade, the visit of
the Incorporated Gas Institute to London that week imperatively
called for special attention at their hands ; and he had accordingly
issued his fiat for the Lodge of Emergency which they were then
taking part in. Both the Lodge and the Institute counted on
recruiting their membership from among the gas industry, and
although at such a meeting it was hardly necessary to consider the
latter, he might reasonably devote himself to the Craft aspect of the
case, and say how pleased the members of the Evening Star Lodge
would be if this important visit to the Metropolis, and the special
Masonic gathering arranged by the Lodge, should lead to its
augmentation either in the form of Joining Members or Initiates.
As the Gas Institute banded together the great minds of their
great industry, spread as it was over the four quarters of the globe,
not, however, to the same extent as was Freemasonry, so the
Evening StarLodge strove to bind together the Masonic sentiments
of those great minds. The Evening Star Lodge was proud, and he
as its Master especially so, to see so many bright lights of the
industry assembled in the Lodge, recognising as they did that these
men who were engaged in the industry of light were equally
desirous of spreading the light of Masonry. He congratulated Bro.
West on having attained the high dignity of President of the Gas
Institute, and the Lodge on the fact that it had been the means of
introducing Bro. West to the light of Masonry ; and further that
he and his fellow members had had the opportunity of welcoming
the President and otber Masonic members ofthe Institute. As he
desired that the Masonic members of the Institute, and more
especially its President, should carry away a memento of the
occasion, he proposed to send the Charity Box round the table,with
the understanding that the proceeds should be given to Bro. West,
to be handed by him to one or more of the Masonic Institutions.
With so worthy an objectbeforethem , he hoped the outcome would
be sufficient to qualify Bro. West in at least two of the great
Charity funds.
Bro. West tendered his thanks. He felt highly honoured in
being so very near the Worshipful Master ; it was a long time since
he had occupied so honoured a position. On behalf of himself and
other members of the Gas Institute he tendered sincere thanks to
the Master and Brethren of the Evening Star Lodge for having
called them together, but he could not help feeling that all had
been arranged with the view of doing honour to himself, as Presi
dent of their Institute. It seemed they had there present a greater
array of Provincial lights than was generally seen in London ; he
was particularly pleased to see such an assembly, from east, west,
south, and north , and he appreciated the honour paid him on the
occasion. He hoped it would prove a good start for their week's
gathering, and that the success of the Masonic meeting might be
accepted as a kind of omen, and induce them to strive to do good,
not only for themselves, but for the whole of their fellow creatures
throughout the Kingdom . He thought it well they should meet
from time to time and discuss topics of interest in connection with
the industry they were specially associated with. Reviewing the
outlook - and bearing in mind they were then surrounded by the
greater, or, as some termed it the lesser, light of electricity --he felt
their industry would be as much thought of in the future as at any
time in the past. He would now go to another subject, as he was
entrusted with the proposition of thetoast of the Worshipful
Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Evening Star Lodge. He
was sure as to the reception that would be accorded this toast; it
would be received by all of those present with the heartiest satis
faction . As one of the early members of the Lodge he could speak
from personal knowledge in the highest terms of the Masters and
Officers who had governed it, but especially so in regard to those
who were now at thehead of its affairs. Those presentthat evening
had seen how the Officers performed their work in Lodge, and they
had also had the opportunity of judging as to the spirit with which
they approached the principles of Freemasonry. As members of
the Gas Industry they were much indebted to the Lodge, which
attracted to its fold very many of its members, and took a leading
part in promoting fraternal feeling among them.
The Worshipful Master acknowledged the toast. It was only
since February he had had the honour of occupying the chair of
the Lodge, and as there was no regular meeting until October he
rejoiced at the interval that seemed to be before him in which to
prepare himself for the work, in the hope that he might be able to
carry it out as it had been done by Masters of the Lodge in the past.
But he felt the Lodge could not keep its doors shut to the Masonic
members of the Incorporated Gas Institute, and so had called a
special meeting, the result of which was before them , and seemed
to fully justify the course he had pursued. But beyond this it had
proved a most pleasurable experience to bim , as he had found the
true valueof fraternal Brotherhood in the support he had received
from the Officers and Members, in order to bring the meeting to a
successful issue. It had, in fact, supplied him with an incentive
to go on and do allthat lay in his power for theLodge, aswell, aye,
and even better, than it had beendone by the Masters of the past.
He hoped the meeting had been one of gratification to the Masonic
members of the Gas Institute, and sufficient to induce them to pay
another visit should the annual meeting of the Institute be again
held in the Metropolis. In such a case they might rely on receiving
a hearty welcome from the Evening Star Lodge .
The Master next proposed the toast of the Visitors, saying the
Lodge took particular pleasure in having Visitors around them .
If every one of the Visitors went home with the feelings the
members desired it would be gratifying to the Lodgo, the members
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of which hoped the guests would go away with pleasurable
memories, and a determination to accept another invitation in the
future when it was offered them . With the toast was coupled the
name of the ruling Master of the oldest Lodge present, Bro . C.
Woodhouse , W.M. 242, who briefly responded , expressing the
pleasure he felt in being selected from so distinguished an array to
reply .
The W.M. proposed the health of the Initiate — which he
considered the toast of the evening . It was a very important one
for Freemasonry , and very significant for the Evening Star Lodge ,
while it lent unique and paramount importance to the object of that
day's meeting. The Evening Star Lodge had gained a Brother in
the Secretary of the Incorporated Gas Institute who, they hoped ,
would blossom into a worthy Mason. If the beautiful ceremony of
Initiation had been performed by the Evening Star Lodge in such
& way as to impress him with a senseofits importance, themembers
generally , and he, as its Master, in particular, weremore than
gratified . Their new member would certainly find that Free
masonry, carried out in its integrity , was of great service to him ,
as the peculiar lessons of the Craft must necessarily teach him
many matters which he should know in his official capacity .
Bro. Burfield replied . He hoped the wish just expressed ,
that he might prove a credit to Freemasonry, would be quickly
realised .
The toast of the charities was next given from the chair. In the
midst of the evening's enjoyment it was only necessary, the Master
tbought, to say a word to take the Brethren back to a remembrance
of the poor and distressed in their midst. He was pleased to
announce that the contents of the charity box totalled up to
£ 9 6s 6d , which , as he had already announced , would be handed to
Bro . West, inoforder that itThis
might his name to one of the
go inwas
Institutions the Craft. amount subsequently increased
to £ 10 10s, so that the Brethren who participated in this very
enjoyable meeting will have the gratification of knowing that at
least one Life Governorship will be created as a consequence of
their social intercourse.
The Tyler was next summoned,and he concludeå the j roceedings
of the day.
A splendid musical entertainment was provided by the Meister
Glee Singers, whose reputation is such as to need no commendation
from us. The members were in excellent voice , and fairly delighted
the company with their efforts .
The following Members of the Lodge were present :-J. S.
Tamburini W.M., Hubert T. Bailey S.W., Andrew Stephenson J.W.,
James Glaisher P.M. Treasurer, Walter King P.M. Acting Secretary,
James Gibb S.D., Henry J. Davis J.D., William Sugg P.M. D.C.,
James Randall I.G., Richard Sandell, Samuel Spencer Stewards;
Past Masters David W. Sugg , W. A. Valon , T. H.Martin , J. F.
Porter, T. A. Greene, Edward Hide, Joseph Manwaring ; Bros. J.
F. Simmance (at the organ ), T. E. Priestman, Arthur Valon , J. H.
Sheldrake, John West, W. H. H. Broadberry, A. E. Broadberry,
W : B. Randall, Samuel Cutler, Alfred Richards, George F. King,
Thomas Cash ; R. H. Goddard Tyler.
Visitors : Past Masters Robert Berridge Grand Stewards Lodge
Past J.G.D., T. W. R. White 1168 P.P.G.S.W., W. Belton 117
P.P.G.W., J. H. Cooksey 1621 P.G. Treasurer Calop, Robert Hunter
1088 P.P.G.S.D., Henry Thomas 2322 P.P.G.J.D., James Lowe 170
and 707 P.P.G.J.D., W. R. Cooper 599 P.P.G.D.C., G. B. Isons 903
P.P.G.D.C., C. W.Grimwcod 1224 P.P.G.S.Wks., H. F. Brom head
2501 P.P.G.S.Wks., Thomas Giles 35 P.P.G.S.Wks., G.Wilson 1303
P.P.G.St.B., H. P. Wood 106 P.P.G.St.B., W.Dufi 1561 P.P.G.St.
B., W. Richardson 48 P.P.G.St.B., J. M'Gilchrist 18 P.P.G.S., J.S.
Ineson 55 , W. H. Bale 87, W. Batt 152, W. H. S. Gendall 191, J. L.
Anderson 206, F. J. Haseltine 235, E. W. Layton 235, F. Webb 242,
Arthur Mead 276 , Joseph Braddock 277, W. Smith 361, E. Loid
363, James Braddock 581, W. Littlewood 662, C. W. Davis 1216 ,
John Smith 1512, C. W. Fincken 1513, Edward Crowne 1707, J.
Bailey 1805, J. H. Penney 1970, M.Mildred 2024, J. Niven 2321 ;
C. H. Woodhouse W.M. 242, Herbert F. Burrows W.M. 186, J. F.
Bromley W.M. 1214 , W. D. Child W.M.-elect 1437, T. Duxbury
S.W. 381, S. S. Mellor S.W. 428, E. Taylor S.W.681, J. Wright
2455 , W. J. Faimer J.D. 463, C. B. 0. Clarke 1.G. 195, W. F.
Broadberry I.G. 1950; G. Livirgstone 33, J. J. Runton 57, E. D.
Bailey 65 , J. Acton Butt 74 , W. W. Morgan 177, S. R. Clarke 197,
D. Vass 226 , R. Bridge 242, G. H. Braddock 277, E. L. Adlington
280 , W. J. Russell 403, C. Meiklejohn 502, C. Dakin 573, A. w .
Cooper 619, R. Fearnley 730 , A. Grabom 807, J. W. Slack 874 , G.
J. Èveson 938, W. Williams 976 , C. F. Ruggles 1087, H. Addis
Price 1216 , J. W. Helps 1222, J. H.Gray 1222, Glover Clark 1303,
C. H. Hutchinson 1513, E. Bull 1549, R. M'Millan 1549, E. W.
Linging 1563, H.Gregory Hast 1706, A. Thomson 2006 , E. Bartlett
2012, R. J. Railton 2012, J. A. Drake 2221, J. L. Mitton 2261, J.
Morton 2305 , C. E. Jones 2373 , F. Russell 2483.
O possible for men to come together, not to find out how much they
o differed , but to see how much they had in common with each
ANGLO -AMERICAN LODGE, No. 2191.
E have just spoken of " class " Lodges in Masonry, and have
the principles of the Craſt, but also in casing the friction that is
almost inseparable from the every day struggles of life. Although
not exactly a class Lcdge, the Anglo -American was established with
a specialmission to perform -- to provide a home for Masons visiting
this country from the United States and Canada --- and right well
has it dischaged the intention of its founders. The Lodge has now
started on its eighth year, and can boast a record in regard to its
hospitality that few others can equal, or even approach , for during
its seven years existence it bas entertained upwards of 1500 guests ,
many of them visitors from across the Atlantic , who have not only
derived pleasure and profit from their attendance, but in very many
cases have given English Brethren insight into American systems
of Freemazopry that uculd not have teen jossible bad theie been
no Anglo- American Lcdge. It has caried out a good work in thus
Chronicle . [ 23RD JUNE 1894 .
introducing to each other the Brethren of the two continents,and
doubtless many trans-Atlantic Masons of to -day can look back
with pleasure to their entertainment at the Anglo -American Lodge,
for which we hope a long and useful career is in store.
The Installation Meeting of the Lodge was held on Tuesday,at
the Criterion , Piccadilly, under the presidency of Bro. George H.
Reynolds W.M., who, in the course of the proceedings, installed
his son, Bro . George Reynolds P.M. as Master for the ensuing
year. The Officers were invested and the installation ceremonies
completed in regular form .
Before closing the Lodge, the Worshipful Master had &
pleasurable duty to perform - to present to the Immediate Past
Master the P.M's jewel of the Lodge, not only in recognition ofthe
services he had rendered while in the chair during the past year,
but for what he had done for it ever since its consecration .
The I.P.M., on whom the Master had conferred the collar of
Secretary , tendered his thanks for the kind and generous remarks
of the Master, which he believed were sincere , as, having known the
the W.M. some years, he was in a position to judge whether he
meant what he said or otherwise . It was quite true he had taken
considerable interest in the Anglo -American Lodge, and had been
rewarded by the hearty thanks and affectionate utterances of
its members. He hoped the G.A.O.T.U. would give him
strength to hold his pen and act as its Secretary for many years
to come.
The Secretary then referred to a rule of the Lodge to propose
Honorary membership for any Grand Officers of the United States
or Canada who might favour them with a visit. That night they
had the pleasure of entertaining Bro. Dr. G. W. Lovejoy a P.G.
Registrar of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and he desired to propose
that the compliment he had referred to be paid him . This was
duly seconded, and carried by acclamation .
In acknowledging the vote Dr. Lovejoy said the compliment he
had received was quite unexpected, and was something quite out of
1
the common , for although he had visited many Lodges in various
parts of the world he had never known of such an bonour being
conferred on a guest before. He felt the truly Masonic sentiments
expressed in proposing and carrying the voie were a credit to the
Lodge and Brethren who entertainid them , and had made an
impression he was not likely to forget . In conclusion be
could assure the Biethren that if any of them had the
opportunity of visiting his Lodge at Montreal, they might rely on
the local Biethren there endeavouring to give as hearty a welcome
as had been accorded him that day.
The name of a candidate for joining having been handed in , the
Lodge was closed, and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet hall,
where a splendid dinner was served .
Besides several members there were present the following
Visitors : S. Jacobs P.M. 2396 P.G.P. Herts ., J. Boulton P.M.
2291 P.S.G.D. Essex , S. F. Cross W.M. 1366 , A. E. Dargere 198 ,
W. G. Kent P.M. 1321, Grouse 172, E. B. Lane, Mus.B., P.M. 1765,
Geo. Evans P.M. 172, R. Jennings P.P.G.Sw.B. Essex, G.T. Clough
2077, W. Harbert 1987, Geo. W. Lovejoy, M.D., 25 P.G.R.G.L.
Quebec, H. T. Lewis 361 Texas, A. L. Bullen P.M. 1614 , Frank
Herold P.M. 1056 , F. Bolton P.M. 1891, S. Machin 231, H. Machin
I.G. 231, Percy Machin Org. 231, John J. Pittman J.W. 538,
W. E. Fenn P.M. 538 P.P.S.G.D.Surrey, W. L. Phillips 188,
G. R. Cashfield P.M.615, S. E. Southgate P.M. 700, W. Downes
1614 , C. T. Pullen 2050, J. Wimburn Laurie Past Grand Master
Nova Sc tia , Harold Smith 1437, W. W. Morgan 177, J. D.
Langton P.P.J.G.W.Surrey, G. F. Eaines 1987, F. S. Southgate
34, G. Winter 1614 , V. Bennetts 2309, D. Murphy P.M. 214,
C. T. Hills 15 , Charles Beitram , W. G. Churcher 2467, J. H.
Guyton P.M. 807 P.P.G.D.C. Norfolk , W. B. Williamson, J.P.,
P.M. 280 P.P.G.S.W., 1. J. Hart 110, W.McC . Chambers 1638.
At the conclusion of the banquet the Master gave the usual
loyal toasts, Bro. the Rev. J. Studholme Brow nrigg P.G. Chaplain
responding for theGrand Officers .
He had so often returned thanks in that Lodge as a .Grand
( fficer that he was inclined to claim his rights as an American
citizen, which rights allowed him to do just as he liked , and make
his
The next toast , that of the Sister Grand Lodges of the United
States and Canada, was, said the Master , an important one in
their Lodge. It did not, however , require any enlightenment from
bim , because it was one of the toasts really wrapped up in the
constitution of the Anglo -American Lodge.
General Laurie was the first to respond, and he made a forcible
speech , in which he commended the Lcdge for the hapı y way in
which it had blended the flags of the two great English speaking
races, who would ever work side by side with true Masonic senti
ment, to the advantage of humanity. The good feeling existing
between England and the United States of America could be
'encouraged and cemented on the platform of Masonry, where it was
other.
Bro. Dr. Lovejoy referred to differences in working on the other
side of the Atlantic , where he had been for twenty -five years actively
associated with Masonic Benevolence in North America . He spoke
of the Relief Associations there, and the systematic means of
affording assistance, as well as exposing imposture, and urged on
his hearers the desirability of punctual response to any inquiries
made from America relating to this question . As an instance of
widespread organisation hementioned the case of a stolen certificate ,
which was duly advised to the different centres, and was ultimately
secured and returned to its owner within three months, from a town
1500 miles distant.
The Immediate Past Master then assumed the gavel, to propose
a toast very dear to him , the health of the Worshipful Master, his
son . The Brethren could imagine with what feelings he had placed
the present ruler of the Lodge in the chair. He felt sure he would
carry out the work of his office to the very best of his ability
conscientiously, faithfully and zealously .
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The Free
maso
ncere. W.M.
siThe He wareplie
s d . He felt the compliments paid him were
& founder of the Lodge, and hoped to exercise
the experience be had gained,asMaster of another Lodge,to its
benefit. It was especially gratifying to have the toast proposed by
his own father, though he thought many other ofthe members
wouldhave liked theopportunity of saying equally kind things on
his behalf.
The toast of the Past Masters was next given from the chair.
The present position of the Lodge supplied ample proof as to the
ability of its rulers in the past, and the Master felt those who had
preceeded him in office might be relied on to continue their efforts
on its behalf.
Bros. Reynolds, Handcook , Woolley and Kedge responded, and
then the Master gave the toast of the Visitors, coupling with it the
names of several of the guests.
Other toasts followed, and the proceedings ended with the
Tyler's toast. The music of the evening was under the direction
of Bro. Schartau Organist of the Lodge , who was well seconded in
his efforts to please, a noticeable part of the evening's entertain .
ment being some very clever displays of sleight of hand with a
pack of cards.
BARNET LODGE, No. 2509 .
THE first regular meeting of this Lodge, which was consecrated
THE
on 28th May, was held on the 14th inst., at the Assembly
Rooms, New Barnet , when the following Officers and members
were present, viz. : Bros. J. Morrison McLeod W.M., William
. Belchamber P.M. acting I.P.M. , Robert Cranston S.W. , J. A.
Witthaus J.W., H. T. Matthews, C.C., Treasurer,F. S. Plowright
Secretary, John Falconer S.D. , F. E.Witthaus J.D. , W. Sergeant
Lee P.M. Director of Ceremonies, Wm . Baddeley_ I.G., Harold
Imray Steward , Wm. Fitch Assistant Steward , Frank Attree,
J. Spencer Chapman , J. McLeod Rainsford. Visitors: Charles
Ellis 1385, Dr. Jas. Haskins Prov. G. Organist Essex 1364,
S. Wright W.M. Elect 2426, S. E. Shotter I.G. 1965. L. G. Reinhardt
Tyler.
The minutes of the Consecration and Installation meeting
having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr. G. S.
Passmore, M.D. , Mr. F. R. Newbery and the Rev. G. E. Gard
ner, M.A. , and declared unanimous in their favour, whereupon
the two former gentlemen being in attendance were initiated
into Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master in an exemplary
manner.
The Secretary reported various valuable and interesting pre
sentations to theLodge by the Founders ,among other things being
a Tyler's Sword by the W.M., which had formerly belonged to his
father, a set of excellent Tracing Boards by Brother William
Baddeley I.G. drawn and painted by himself ; and by the first
Officers the Collars and Silver Jewels of their respective offices.
The thanks of the Lodge were heartily accorded to the various
donors.
The infant daughter of Bro. J. Spencer Chapman , one of the
Founders, was nominated as a Lady Steward to represent the
Lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institu
tion for Boys, and the Lodge will thereby probably achieve the
distinction of being represented, for the first time, by the youngest
Lady Steward on record .
All labour being ended, the Lodge was closed, and the Brethren
adjourned to refreshment. A pleasant evening was spent, the
practised speaker, while the Initiates responded to their healths by
neat and effective speeches which met with the warm approval of
the Brethren .
The toast of the Visitors was duly responded to by each of the
guests.
Songs and recitations enlivened the proceedings throughout the
evening.
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PROVINCIAL .
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ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 70.
RESENTATIONS of valuable Masonic records and emblems
PRES were made to this Lodge (the oldest in South Devon ) , at its
regular meeting held at the Freemasons' Hall and Club, Princess
Square, Plymouth, on Tuesday, the 5th inst. The W.M. Bro, John
Goad was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of
members and visitors.
The work of the Lodge having been carried out.
Bro. John Du Pre P.M. P.P.G.D.C. asked the Lodge's
acceptance of a portrait of the late Rev. Bro. John Huyshe, M.A.,
the revered P.P.G. Master of Devon, with a copy of the address
sent to him by theLodgesof the Three Towns (the chairmen ofthe
Committee being Bro. L. P. Metham P.M. P.P.G.J.W. and Bro. J.
B. Gover P.M. P.P.G. Secretary ) on his retirement, and the Rev.
Brother's reply thereto . Bro. Du Pre said it had been wished for a
long time to present something to his Mother Lodge to keep in his
memory , and it had occurred to him that the portrait of their late
esteemed Provincial Grand Master would be most acceptable, not
He referred to the fact that to those who had the privilege to sit
under Bro . Huyshe “ to know him was to love him . " Bro .Huyshe
had rare qualities which but few did equal; his gentleness of
manner and kindliness of spirit were noticeable whether presiding
ata Masonic Lodge or in private, and his advice and counsels were
nearly always taken without contradiction . Such were a few of
the virtues of their late dearly - beloved P.G.M. , and the presence of
his portrait on the walls would endear him to their memory more
than words he might express. The pictures were beautifully
framed, and bore on a tablet the following inscription :
Ohron . 239
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Lodge St. John , No. 70,
from W. BRO . J. DU PRE P.M. P.P.G.D.C.
Presented on 5th June 1894 .
The W.M. , in proposing the acceptance of the pictures by the
Lodge, said they were deeply indebted to Bro. Du Pre for his
liberality and thoughtfulness. Through the kindness and
beneficence of many Brethren , Lodge St. John had a rare and
valuable collection of Masonic pictures, plates, jewels, &c. , and he
appealed to Brethren who had any antique Masonic pictures,
jewels, or books, to contribute the same to the Lodge.
Bro. John B. Gover P.M. and Secretary 70 P.P.G. Secretary, in
seconding the resolution, said that although Bro. Du Pre was an
older Mason than himself - having been a member of the Order for
over fifty years — he could claim to be the father of Lodge St. John,
having joined it two months before Bro. Du Pre . They had stuck
to the Lodge through all its vicissitudes for over forty years, and
increased the membership from about twenty to 110 and the St.
John , No. 1247 , was a child of 70. Brother Du Pre had always
proved himself to be a good , loyal, and zealous Mason , and no one
knew better than they did the grand and glorious work which the
Rev. Bro. John Huyshe did, not only for Masonryin Devonshire,
but througout England. Bro . Huyshe presented the picture they
had that evening to Bro. Du Pre personally, and his great interest
in his Lodge and love for Masonry prompted him to haud it over to
Lodge 70, to be kept amongst theirarchives.
Bro. J. H. Keats P.M., who said he attended his mother Lodge
for the first time for twenty years, to pay a tributeof respect and
honour to Bro. Du Pre, and Bro . G. R. Stanlake S.W. , on behalf of
the junior members of the Lodge, supported the resolution, which
was carried with acclamation .
Bro. J. Du Pre, in reply , gave a short but admirable address on
the principle of Freemasonry, and exhorted the young members to
maintain them pure and unsullied.
On behalf of Bro. J. Gidley P.M. P.P.G.S.B. (who is absent
from town for the benefit of his health ), Bro. W. H. Dillon W.M.
1099 then presented to the Lodge ( enclosed in & rich frame) an
antique Masonic apron , bearing well -executed emblazoned emblems
of the Craft, Mark, Ark and Arch Degrees. It was said to be about
the only one known, and the inscription on the front of the frame
ran :
Presented to Lodge St. John , No. 70 ,
by
W. BRO. James ĜIDLĖY P.M. P.P.G.S.B.,
5th June 1894 .
The gift, which was greatly admired, was cordially accepted,
and cordial votes of thanks were passed to Bros. Du Pre and Gidley
for their noble presentations.
In the refectory room the health of Bro . J. Du Pre was heartily
drunk, on the proposition of Bro. J. B. Gover, who said that
although they would learn with regret the fact that Bro . Du Pre
was about shortly to leave the town , he was sure he would carry
with him the hearty good wishes of all Masons.
Musioal honours were accorded to the toast, and Bro . J. Du Pro
feelingly replied .
Other toasts followed .
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MINERVA LODGE , No. 250.
AT A fully-attendedmeeting held on the 13th inst., at the
Masonic Hall, Dagger Lane, Hull , Bro. James Alexander
Brown was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the coming
year. His accession to the important office will no doubt be
received, says the “ Eastern Morning News, " by the Brethren of
kindred Lodges with the greatest satisfaction .
0 0 0
NEW FOREST LODGE, No. 319.
T the monthly meeting held on Tuesday, 12th inst., at the
АТ Lodge room , Bugle Hotel, Lymington , there was the
usual attendance of Brethren , including some Visitors. The
ceremonies of the day were impressively performed by the W.M.
Bro . Ć. R. Hayball, and at the closethe Brethren adjourned to a
banquet, provided by Bro. Postmaster Dore .
O
DOVE VALLEY MARK LODGE , No. 353 .
THE annual festival and installation was recently held at the
, was
installed as Worshipful Master for the year. The ceremony was
ably performed by Bro . Howell P.P.G.J.o. the retiring W.M.
assisted by Bro. Percy Wallis P.P.G.S.D.
The W.M. then invested his Officers.
After the ceremony the Brethren adjourned to the Green Man
Hotel, where a capital banquet had been prepared by Mrs. Wallis,
after which the usual Loyaland Masonic toasts were given .
0 0 0
HADRIAN LODGE , No. 1970.
N
OnHall , Ingham theStreet, South Shields. Bro. R. Farmer W.M..
presided, and there was a good attendance of Officers and members.
The Lodge was on this occasion honoured with a visit of Present
and Past Grand Officers of the Province of Durham .
After the business had been gone through and theLodge closed
in due form , supper was partaken of, Brother Farmer W.M.
presiding.
The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily honoured ,
Bro. Hudson replying for the Grand Lodge of England, and Bro ,
Hartley Campbell forProvincial Grand Lodge.
 240 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 23RD JUNE 1894.

TENNANT LODGE, No. 1992 .
N Wednesday, the 13th inst., the Officers and members held
about 140, leaving Cardiff by train for Bridgend, whence they drove
in brakes to Dunraven Castle , where they had an opportunity of
rambling over the charmingly situated grounds surrounding the
Earl of Dunraven's picturesque residence. The latter had kindly
given permission for the visitors to view both the castle and grounds,
the arrangements having been left in the hands of the Stewards.
After exploring the grounds luncheon was partaken of on the Castle
terrace, the W.M. Bro. Ferris Bailey presiding, when the usual
toasts were honoured .
Bro . W. D. Dighton subsequently photographed the party, and
after tea dancing was indulged in to the music supplied by Mr.
Johnson's string band.
The catering was successfully undertaken by Bro. J. H. Dunn ,
of the Bute Dock Hotel, and the outing was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated by all present.
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CENTURION LODGE, No. 2322 .
Manchester, on Monday, the 4th inst., Bro . Capt. D. P.
Schloss W.M.
The business of the evening was of a threefold character.
Major William Conipton Hall, 2nd V.B.M.R., was balloted for and
afterwards duly initiated, and Capt. Oscar Samson was passed to
the degree of F.C. The I.P.M. was also very warmly congratulated
by the Lodge upon having recently obtained Provincial honours ,
which the gallant Major acknowledged in suitable terms.
The usual festive board followed these proceedings, when Loyal
and Masonic toasts were honoured .
O FURTHER improvement is announced to take place in the
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LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No. 581.
the 14th inst., there being present :-Bros. Hebden , Lenard ,
Loebell, Longworth , Lingard , Dean, Jackson, Slee , Hellewell,
Hilton , Phillips, Fletcher , Nickson, Berry, Hough, Jones.
In the absence of Bro . Abbott , the duties of Preceptor fell upon
Bro . Alfred Hebden P.M. P.P.G.D.D.C., who appointed the
following Officers : Bros. G. T. Lenard W.M., E. Loebell S.W.,
Longworth J.W.
Two ceremonies were rehearsed , those of initiation and passing .
Bro . F. G. Berry accepted the position of candidate , and he was
initiated by Bro. Lenard , who was assisted by Bro . Hellewell, the
latter rendering the E.A. Charge.
In the second ceremony also Bro . Berry consented to act as
candidate, being passed by Bro. Loebell, who had assumed the
principal chair.
It augurs well for the continued prosperity of the Lodge, when
we can announce that the names of four Brethren were submitted
as joining members .
The nuxt meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26th inst., after
which there will be an adjournment until Thursday, 13th of
September.
CHAPTER OF RECTITUDE , No. 581.
THE removal of this Chapter from Ardwick to the Clarence
was confidently anticipated when the change took place , the large
and convenient room , together with the excellent catering of Bro .
Braun having in no inconsiderable degree contributed to this result.
At the last meeting , Comp. William Kay P.Z. could congratulate
himself upon the fact that no less than six Brethren went through
the ceremony of exaltation , and a big night is expected at the
meeting to be held in October. A ballot as joining member was
taken for Comp. Oscar Katz, Trafford Chapter, No. 1496 .
The six exaltations above referred to were those of Bros. George
H. Scott 581, Robert Adshead 581, Nelson John Stokes 2156 , Ben
Walker 2185, Chas. Paine 2185, and S. Kindler 2185.
THE IRISH PASSENGER SERVICE .
London (St. Pancras) depart 10:30 a.m., Leicester 12:30, Nottingham
11:37, Bristol 8.30, Gloucester 9.22, Birmingham 11.10 , Sheffield
1:18, Leeds 1:55, Bradford 2:0 , Liverpool 1.40 , and Manchester 1.50,
arriving at Belfast the same evening. Passengers will be able to
take advantage of the First and Third Class Dining Carriages
between London (St. Pancras) and Carlisle, provided on the 10-30
2.m. train , and reach Belfast the same evening.
A quick return service from Belfast, at 9:5 a.m., has also been
established , whereby, passengers for the above mentioned towns
may reach Carlisle in time to join the Midland afternoon Dining
Carriage Express , which will land them home the sameevening.

NEXT WEEK . Wednesday . 410 Grove, Ewell

590 La Cesaree, Jersey
Festival Royal Masonic Institution for 594 Downshire , Liverpool
Monday . Boys, at Brighton
2 Antiquity , Freemasons-ball 636 De Ogle, Morpeth
26 Castle of Harmony, Savoy Hotel 898 Temperance in the East, Poplar 784 Wellington , Deal
1910 Shadwell Clerke, Mark Masons Hall 787 Beaureper, Belper
82 Foundation , Cheltenham 807 Cabbell, Norwich
491 Royal Sussex, Jersey 163 Integrity, Manchester 904 Phonix , Rotherham
557 Loyal Victoria , Callington 220 Harmony, Garston 935 Harmony, Salford
827 St. John , Dewsbury 257 Phenix , Portsmouth
999 Robert Burns, Manchester 1151 St. Andrew , Tywardreath
1110 304 Philanthropic, Leeds 1163 Emulation , Birmingham
Tyrian , Eastbourne 321 Unity , Crowe 1166 Clarendon , Hyde
1177 Tenby, Tenby 439 Scientific, Bingley 1313 Fermor, Southport
1325 Stanley, Liverpool 461 Fortitude, Newton Moor 1345 Victoria , Eccles
1399 Marlborough, Woodstock 724 Derby, Liverpool 1404 St. Vincent, Bristol
1688 Buxton , Buxton
1748 Castlemartin , Pembroke 778 Bard of Avon , Hampton Court 1418 Fraternity , Stockton -on -Tees
1039 St. John , Lichfield 1437 Liberty of Havering, Romford
1752 Ogmore, Bridgend 1083 Townley Parker, Manchester 1519 Albert Edward , Clayton - le -Moors
1753 Obedience, Okehampton 1219 Strangeways, Manchester 1578 Merlin , Pontypridd
1861 Claremont, Croydon 1283 Ryburn , Sowerby Bridge 1616 Friendship and Harmony, Weybridge
1991 Agricola , York 1296 Våle of Brislington , Brislington 1702 Sub Urban , Great Stanmore
2068 Portsmouth Tem rance, Landport 1346 St. John , Grays 1705 Prince of Wales, Gosport
2363 Minnehaha Minstrel, Manchester 1633 Avon , Manchester 1817 St. Andrew , Shoeburyness
2373 Hardwick, Chesterfield 1756 Kirkdale, Liverpool 1884 Chine, Shanklin
1760 Leopold , Scarborough 1957 Grove, Hazel Grove
Tuesday. 1775 Leopold , Church, Nr. Accrington 1971 Army and Navy, Aldershot
14 Tuscan , Freemasons-ball 1920 Eurydice, Surbiton 2101 Bramston Beach , Godalming
269 Prince of Wales , Hotel Metropole 1967 Beaconcourt, New Brompton 2184 Royal Victorian Jnbilee, Rainham
1158 Southern Star, Bridge House Hotel 1984 Earl of Clarendon , Watford 2195 Military Jubilee, Dover
1989 Stirling , Cleator Moor 2214 Josiah Wedgwood , Etruria
2108 Empire, Criterion 2019 Crook , Crook 2215 Anfield , Anfield
47 Newstead, Nottingham 2064 Smith Child , Tunstall 2263 St. Leonard, Sheffield
253 Tyrian , Derby 2149 Gordon , Hanley 2269 Peace, Wigan
335 Rectitude, Corsham 2186 Striguil, Chepstow 2335 Cycling and Athletic , Liverpool
564 Stability , Stourbridge 2216 Egerton , Swinton 2375 Hilbre , Hoylake
788 Crescent, Hampton Court 2320 St. Martin , Castleton 2418 Hedworth , S. Shields
954 St. Aubyn , Morice Town 2357 Barry, Cadoxton 2462 Clarence, West Hartlepool
1007 Howe and Charnwood, Loughborough 2444 Noel, Kingston -on -Thames 2463 Bootle Wilbraham , West Derby
30 1016 Elkington , Birmingham 2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs 2474 Hatherton , Walsall
1052 Callender, Manchester
1309 Acacia , Hampton Court
1358 Torbay, Paignton Thursday . Friday .
1390 Whitwell, Millom Council, Boys School, Freemasons -hall at 4
1580 Cranbourne, Hatfield General Committee , Girls School, Free
masons-hall, at 5 602 North York, Middlesboro '
1636 St. Cecilia , Brighton 65 Prosperity , Guildhall Tavern
1 €50 Rose of Raby, Staindrop 810 Craven , Skipton
99 Shakespeare , Albion 1822 St. Quintin , Cowbridge
1675 Ancient Briton, Liverpool 858 South Middlesex, Fulham
1726 Gordon , Bognor 2415 Tristram , Shildon
1779 Ivanhoe, Sheffield 1523 St. Mary Magdalen , Cafe Royal 2431 Kingsley, Northampton
1834 Duke of Connaught, Landport 1524 Duke of Connaught, Anderton's
1942 Minerva, Fenton 39 St. John the Baptist , Exeter Saturday.
1958 Hundred of Bosmere , Portsea 51 Angel, Colchester
2025 St. George, Plymouth 78 ImperialGeorge, Middleton 631 Methuen , Taplow
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2328 Albert Victor, York 202 Friendship , Devonport 1462 Wharncliffe , Penistone
2405 Ionic , St. Helens 346 United Brothren , Blackburn 2460 Ascot, Ascot
 年 廿五

Freemason's Chronicle .
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A WEEKLY RECORD OF MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .

Registerod at the G.P.O. as a Nowspaper.

Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with the Special Sanction of H.R.A. the Prince of Wales ,
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Twentieth year of issue. ] SATURDAY , 30th JUNE 1894. [ 138 6d per annum , post free

THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL. with full details of the amounts brought up by the
different Stewards; and as everything may be said
RDINARY expressions of satisfaction fail to express
Of the feelings one must entertain in regard to the to point to success and prosperity, we think it best
to let the facts speak for themselves. To continue
result of Wednesday's Festival on behalf of the Royal laudatory remarks in this column , in face of the
Masonic Institution for Boys , when subscriptions to the manifold evidences of success to be found in other
amount of £18,582 168 7d were announced , as con
parts of our issue , would be but to paint the lily ,
tributed at the hands of 614 Stewards. This total is
or gild refined gold, and accordingly we leave the
most gratifying , and taken in association with the
details we are able to place before our readers, and
previous successes of the current year, on behalf of the which are to be found elsewhere in great profusion ,
Benevolent Institution and the Girls School , shows
to speak for themselves , but before doing so it is not
total of £48,973 11s 1d announced as contributed by the
out of place to submit a summary of the totals con
Craft at this year's Festivals of the three Institutions , tributed by the different Provinces and other divisions
made up as follows :
of the Craft towards this most gratifying celebration ,
Benevolent Institution £ 12,658 14 6
with the number of Stewards from each, the particulars
Girls School 17,732 0 0 of which are as follow :
Boys School 18,582 16 7
Province Stewards. Amount.
As in all these cases additions have been made by London 184
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7082 11 0
Stewards whose lists were not complete , while others West Yorkshire 208 4454 0 0
Sussex 21 658 17 0
have sent in returns that were not included in the 14 590 0 6
Derbyshire
Festival announcements , the three celebrations of the Buckinghamshire 22 435 4 6
Kent 14 397 10 6
year may be set down as realising an average of about Middlesex 10 376 18 6
£ 1,000 a week , a result which speaks volumes in evidence South Wales (East Div.) 2 350 0 0
Hants and Isle of Wight 10 316 2 0
of the popularity of the Craft Institutions, and the North and East Yorkshire 4 293 11 0
c9ioco

desire of the English Brotherhood to carry out its duty Suffolk 5 290 5 0
Coc
oso

North Wales ... 9 289 2 7

towards the aged and the orphan in distress , in spite
1W
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Hertfordshire 264 16 0
of the drawbacks and troubles of bad times, trade Staffordshire ... 246 15 0
Cambridgeshire 222 50
depression and the other evils of which all sections of 13 220 10 0
West Lancashire
the community are just now complaining . Surrey 194 17 0
East Lancashire 162 15 0
From these figures it will be seen that the Boys has Warwickshire 12 142 16 0
this year secured the place of honour in the friendly Shropshire 6 139 13 0
Nortolk 3 134 15 0
struggle for supremacy among the three Institutions, Durham 2 130 0 0
and that notwithstanding the fact that the Girls had an Berkshire 3 117 15 0
Wiltshire 1 113 0 0
exceptionally good Festival, while the result of the Cornwall 1 110 5 0
celebration on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , Gloucestershire 4 99 15 0
Norths and Hunts 4 99 15 0
although lowest of the three, was in itself no mean Essex ... 7 99 120
success, and represented a total that a few years back Oxfordshire 96 5 0
Bedfordshire ... 92 18 0
would have been regarded as phenomenal. But the Northumberland 80 17 0
amount secured on Wednesday , on behalf of the Boys, Cheshire 4 42 0 0
Leicestershire and Rutland 1 42 0 0
was nearly 50 per cent . in excess of the Old People's 1 42 00
Worcestershire
total, a point that only needs mention in order to show Devonshire 1 26 5 0
Bristol 1 10 10 0
by comparison how very successful the latest gathering 1 10 10 0
Jersey
of the year has proved to be . In expressing our Lincolnshire 1 10 10 0
gratification at what has been achieved , as we do with Foreign Stations 9 105 00
all heartiness, we are convinced we are but echoing the Just a word of congratulation to the Secretary and
sentiments of the whole English Craft , the members of other officials of the Institution in recognition of their
which must really be delighted at the result of this efforts is not, however, out of place here , as all must
latest appeal to their benevolence on behalf of the recognise that very much of the success of the Festival
orphan sons of their deceased Brethren. is due to the exertions of Bro . McLeod and those who
In other parts of this issue we devote space to inany second him in the work of organisation ; for on the
interesting particulars concerning the Institution ; its Secretary really depends the augmentation week by week
internal working, the doings of its pupils (both in of the Board of Stewards , to which must primarily be
regard to their scholastic duties and their recreation ) , accredited the success of the Festival . Bro . McLeod
the speeches made at the Festival gathering, together has been most energetic in this particular, and the fact
 242 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 30TH JUNE 1894.

that 614 Stewards were secured is in itself unanswerable
evidence of long and continued activity on his part. Let
us hope that his exertions in connection with many
future celebrations may be equally satisfactory , and that
he may long enjoy the confidence of the English Craft
of the past year were satisfactory on the whole, for
although one or two of the Lodges were comparatively
quiet , there were evident signs of life amongst the
others. The total membership of the Lodges through.
out the Province had increased by thirty - four Mark
Masons. After referring to one or two points of order

as the chosen advocate of the Royal Masonic Institu and discipline, which his examination of the minute
tion for Boys . books suggested, he expressed his regret that he had not
been able to vișit the Lodges since his installation as
often as he could have wished ; but the arduous duties in
connection with Parliament during the past year had
prevented him from coming amongst them , and he was
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
sure they would grant him their indulgence. They had
Y command of the M.W. Pro Grand Master a not , as they knew , a large income at their command in
BYSpecial Grand Lodge is to be holden at Free connection with the Mark Degree , but what surplus
they had they applied in the exercise of that great
masons' Hall, London , on Friday next, the 6th July , at virtue of the Order - charity, and he had therefore much
Twelve for One o'clock punctually, to resolve upon pleasure in moving, first, à vote from the Prov . Grand
Addresses of Congratulation on the auspicious Birth of Lodge funds of £ 10 10s to the Cheshire Masonic Beney
the Royal Prince , the son of their Royal Highnesses the olent Institution ; secondly , £ 10 10s to the 1895 Festival
Duke and Duchess of York , the Grandson of the Most of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, at which , as
Worshipful Grand Master , and theGreat Grandson of they were aware , his brother, Lord Egerton of Tatton ,
had consented to preside ; and thirdly , a sum not ex
Her Majesty the Queen .
ceeding £ 5 5s to the Stamford Mark Lodge, Altrincham ,
towards the expenses of that meeting .
This was seconded by the Deputy Provincial Grand
Master, and carried unanimously .
CHESHIRE. Bro . James Cookson W.M.67 P. Prov. G.J.O., and
Y command of the Prov . Grand Mark Master , Bro . Bro . Herbert Finch P.M. 67 Prov. G. Reg ., gave the
BY the Hon. Alan de Tatton Egerton, M.P., Past Prov. Grand Lodge a cordial invitation to hold the next
Grand Warden England, the annual meeting of the annual meeting at Stockport.
Prov. G. Mark Lodge of Cheshire was held at the Town The Prov . Grand Master thanked these Brethren ,
Hall, Altrincham , on Saturday afternoon . The pro and said that after conferring with his Deputy he would
ceedings commenced with the opening of a Mark Mason's intimate his decision .
Lodge by the W.M. Bro . the Rev. C. Chetwynd -Atkinson , The Prov. Grand Lodge was then closed , and the
M.A., and the Officers of the Stamford Lodge, No. 148, Brethren dined together at the Unicorn Hotel.
Altrincham , after which the Prov. G. Master , and the
Prov . G. Officers entered , and the Prov. G. Mark Lodge
was opened . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge
The Prov. G. Master and the Deputy Prov . Grand of North and East Yorkshire is to be held at Scar
Master Bro . James Salmon , J.P., Past Grand Deacon of
borough , on the 11th prox.
England were saluted by the Brethren in ancient form .
The roll of the Lodges in the l’rovince and of the 0 0
Provincial Grand Officers having been called over and
answered to , the minutes of the last Prov. G. Lodge, Responding to the toast of the Provincial Grand
Officers of Essex, at the meeting held at Kelvedon , and
held at Chester on 24th June 1893, being the occasion of
the installation of Bro . the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton reported in our last issue , Bro. T. J. Ralling Provincial:
Grand Secretary announced that the Earl of Warwick
as Prov . G. Master by the Pro Grand Master of Eng
had fixed Wednesday, 18th July , for the annualassembly
land , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , were read
of Provincial Grand Lodge, the gathering to take place
and confirmed .
at Kelvedon .
The accounts of the Prov. Grand Lodge , which o
showed a balance in hand of £ 26 14s 10d, having been 0 0
reported upon by the auditors, were adopted , and Bro . Speaking of the progress of the Royal Arch Degree in
F. K. Stevenson , of Birkenhead , was unanimously re Leicestershire the Prov. G. Registrar, in a recent report,
elected Prov . G. Treasurer , this being the 16th year of said the Craft Province steadily grows year by year, and
his appointment to the office . Some further routine it is only reasonable to hope that there should be a
business was disposed of, Pro . J. Salmon was again corresponding accession to the Order of the H.R.A. It
named as Deputy of the Province , and the Provincial is perhaps difficult to suggest anything that will bring
Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest the Grand about this much wished end ; but possibly if the newly
Officers for the ensuing year as follow : raised Master Mason were systematically instructed that
Bro. John Clayton Senior Warden beyond Craft Masonry there is this Supreme Degree,
Rev. c. Chelwynd-Atkinson Junior Warden which so fully supplies what is there wanting, he might
Captain Cooper Master Overseer not be satisfied to rest " content with the bare and
James Warren Senior Overseer
J. O. White Junior Overseer insufficient " information thus far imparted , but would
Rev. J. W.N. Turner be seized with a longing desire to extend his knowledge
Chaplains
J. R. Johnson and reach the Crown of the Masonic Structure. It is
Herbert Finch Registrar of Marks
F.K. Stevenson Treasurer such utterances as these that induces members of the
R. Newhouse Secretary Order to look forward with considerable interest as to
E.G. Parker Senior Deacon the result of the new time limit rule . Will that save the
G. P. Poole Junior Deacon Degree ?
Parker Inspector of Works o
H.G.Smale Director of Ceremonies 0 0
Tom Wood Asst. Dir. of Cirs . TOURIST TRIPS IN BRITAIN .
H.Murphey Sword Bearer
J. R. R. Jeffery Standard Bearer THE Midland Railway Company has issued a handy little
G. S. Smith Organist
R. Carriss · Inner Guard although intended chiefly for the convenience of the tourist and
J. Wagstaffe pleasure excursionist, will also prove a useful companion to the
Stewards man of business whose time is to some extent taken up in Railway
J. S. Darbyshire
T. Nicholson travelling. Some very nice views appear of interesting points on
Stephen Smith Tyler the Midland route, a list of furnished Lodgings to be let in farm .
houses and country villages adjacent to Stations on and in
The Provincial G.Master then addressed his Lodge , connection with the Midland Railway , a list of Tourist fares ,
and expressed his gratification at meeting so many special travelling arrangements, and a mass of other useful inform
ation which cannot fail to be of service to passengers travelling
Brethren of the Mark Degree on the first anniversary through the interesting parts of the British Isles served by the
of his Installation at Chester. He thought the results Midland line.
30TH JUNE 1894.)
The Freem
ason'
LODGE OF RECREATION .
THE members of the Lodge of Freedom , No. 77 , having formed
on
Wednesday, the 13th instant, for a very pleasant outing: Leaving
Gravesend at 8.45 in two special saloon carriages provided by the
South Eastern Railway, the Brethren arrived at Hampton Court
in due course , where they embarked on board the steam launch
“ Formosa , " in charge of Bro . Burgoyne of Molesey, and proceeded
up the river as far as Staines, whence they returned to Castle
Hotel, Hampton Court, where Bro . Mayo received them in his
usual courteous and hospitable manner. The highly esteemed
W.M. Bro. George Rackstraw presided at the dinner , which was
provided at his expense, being supported by his Officers and a large
number of the Brethren, among whom were the following :-E . C.
Payne, Mayor of Gravesend, Thos. Nettleingham S.W. and W.M ..
elect, J. A. Whitfield J.W. , Fowle S.D., J. C. Biggs P.M. and
Secretary, G. Masters, J. Solomon , Caddell and Joseph Davis
Steward , by whom the arrangements were carried out.
The party returned homo at a late hour after having spent a
most enjoyable day.
O O O Wales.
HOLIDAYS IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND .
THE Great Western Railway Company announce that during
15 or 17 days will leave Paddington Station at 10:10 p.m. every
Friday night for Exeter, Plymouth , Penzance, &c., and every
Saturday morning for_the same periods for Weston -super-Mare,
Ilfracombe, Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth , Penzanoo, &c. An
Excursion train will leave at 8.10 a.m. on Saturdays for Shrews
bury, Llanidloes, Aberystwyth , Barmouth , Harlech , Rhyl, Colwyn
Bay, Llandudno, Bettws-y -Coed, Bangor, Carnarvon and other
stations in North Wales for 3, 10, or 17 days.
An Excursion will leave at 12:35 p.m. on Saturdays for Yeovil,
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Dorchester, Weymouth , &c. , for 3, 10 or 17 days and , at 1:55 p.m.
for Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, &c. , for 3 , 8, 10, 15 or 17 days.
Excursions will also be run at convenient times each Saturday
to Newbury , Devizes, Gloucester, Cheltenham , Bath , Bristol,
Wells, Clevedon , Taunton , Tiverton and other stations.
Passengers will be booked on Saturdays to Guernsey and Jersey
via Weymouth and the short sea passage to the Islands, by the mail
train leaving Paddington at 9:15 p.m. Third Class return tickets
available for 8 , 10, 15 or 17 days will be issued at a fare of 24s 6d .
Direct Steamers will run from Weymouth to Guernsey and from
Weymouth to Jersey and back.
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SWITZERLAND IN MINIATURE.
THE London and North Western Railway Company, always
to the travelling public, announce that, commencing on Saturday
next, and every Saturday during July, August, and September,
special trains at cheap fares will leave Euston Station at 8.15 a.m.
for Llandudno, Bangor, Rhyl, Llanberis ( for Snowdon), Abery
stwyth , Barmouth, and other attractive tourist resorts in North
These Excursions will enable passengers to spend a fortnight in
“ Picturesque Wales," and will be a boon to thousands of young
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 244 The Freemason's
CHURCH SERVICE .
N Sunday evening, the 10th , the pretty little church
ON at Deeping St. Nicholas, Near Spalding, was the
scene of a goodly gathering of Brethren of the Hundred
of Elloe Lodge, No. 469, who had journeyed to a Masonic
Service towhich they had been invited by the Vicar,
Bro . Rev. W. Benson , who is also Chaplain of the Lodge,
and who, together with the W.M. Bro . J. E. West, and
Bro . G. F. Barrell D.C. of the Province, as well as D.C.
of the local Lodge, were responsible for the arrangements
for the Service , which proved highly satisfactory to the
Brethren and friends present, despite the unpropitious
weather which prevailed until late in the afternoon .
Crowds of inhabitants of the village and visitors filled
the church_to overflowing. Representatives from the
Lodges at Bourne and Peterborough were present, also
the P.G.J.W. of Kent , Bro . Barrell. Consequently when
the procession was formed the Brethren numbered over
fifty , and , including the choir and clergy , close upon a
hundred .
The procession started from the vicarage for the
church , singing the processional hymn " Onward
Christian Soldiers," and after reaching their places in the
church came the Masonic Hymn “ Hail Eternal by whose
aid ."
Bro . Rev. R. G. Ash P.P.G. Chaplain (J.W. ) rendered
the first part of the service, and the second part was
taken by Bro . Rev. W. Benson ; the first lesson was
read by Bro . J. E. West W.M. , and the second by Bro .
G. F. Barrell D.C.
The special psalms were 84, 96 and 148 , and the
Anthem was from Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise, “ I
waited for the Lord ," the duet being exceptionally well
sung by Mrs. Brogden of Spalding, and Mrs. Linnell of
Market Deeping.
The singing of the anthem spoke volumes for the
vocal ability of those concerned . The choir was
augmented by members from other churches, including
Bourne, Peakirk and Market Deeping, but especially
from the choir of the Spalding Parish Church ; the
success of their efforts , which proved a musical treat ,
was mainly owing to Bro. W. J. Price, Organist of the
Spalding Parish Church , who_kindly undertook the
training of the choir. Bro. T. P. Holland , Lodge
Organist, presided at the organ . The sermon was
preached by Bro. Rev. W. Benson from I Kings v, 17
" and the king commanded , and they brought great
stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the
foundation of the house , " and both from a Masonic and
public point of view was an exceptionally able and
remarkable discourse. The singing of the re-processional
hymn , “ Saviour, blessed Saviour," brought to a conclu
sion one of the most striking and interesting services
ever held at Deeping St. Nicholas.
THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL .
VISIT OF THE STEWARDS TO THE SCHOOL.
NHE annual distribution of prizes , and visit of Stewards to the
THE Institution took place on Tuesday, when a large number of
friends of the Institution assembled at Wood Green, under the
presidency of Bro. Richard Eve P.G. Treasurer Chairman of the
Board of Management of the School.
The principal guest of the day was Mrs. W. Lawies Jackson ,
who presented the prizes and certificates of merit tothe successful
pupils, and was accompanied by Bro. Jackson, M.P. , Provincial
Grand Master West Yorkshire Chairman of the Anniversary
Festival, together with Miss Jackson, who appears to take consider . very closely associated with him and who, he could assure them ,
able interest in the Institution.
The Visitors having been cordially welcomed by Bro. Eve, the
Head Master presented the Report of the School examination
which was decided on by the Board of Management at its meeting masonry.
in August last, when it was resolved to submit the whole School to
an independent examination , arrangements being subsequently
made with the Syndicate appointed by the University of Cambridge occupy their minds in their leisure hours, and that being so he
for such to take place. The Board desire that the Report should strongly urged the Craft to see what could be done towards provid
be made as widely known as possible, feeling sure it will satisfy the ing the enlarged cricket field referred to in their Examiner's
subscribers as to a distinctly marked progress in Educational
attainments, as well as the excellent tone and standard of the
School . We have pleasure in making the following extracts from
the Report of the Examiner :
“ The course of study and organisation were very satisfactory . to disappointment, but rather sticking to their purpose with the
Under the present rules boys leave the School at the age of 15,
except in very special circumstances. In my opinion this rule working on the principle that there is no such word as “ can't" for
must operate very prejudicially in the case of promising boys, and
it would, I think, be advantageous if the limit of age were raised often they would find that “ can't ” was used where it should be
Chroniole . [ 30TH JUNE 1894 .
in favour of boys who have attaineda certain position in the School.
Such a course would be likely to benefit the boys themselves, and
to facilitate the organisation of the Institution .
“ The Buildings are large and commodious; the Class rooms
are well lighted and ventilated, and the Dormitories well kept and
supplied with all appliances in case of fire. There is also a fine
Hall, with an organ, which is used for the purposes of assembly,
prayers, & c ., and a spacious Reading Room , which is, in fact, &
Common room for the senior Classes, its arrangements being
managed by a committee of the boys themselves.
" A good Playground is contiguous to the Buildings, and
serves excellently for ordinary purposes, but the Cricket Ground
scarcely large enough for the wants of so many boys, and it is, I
think, desirable that a more suitable one should, if possible, be
found .
“ The tone of the boys and their demeanour during the examin .
ation pleased me greatly . They seemed happy both in their work
and in their play, and the Staff appeared to be, one and all,
zealously working for the good of the School.
“ I proceed now to speak of the work done by the boys in the
examination, and, taken as a whole, I am glad to say that it was
satisfactory. The weak points were not more numerous than might
reasonably be expected in a School of this size, and on the other
hand the greater part of the work was in every respect sound and
good , and much of it excellent."
The prizes were then distributed by Mrs. Jackson , and at the
conclusion of this part of the day's programme Bro. Eve proposed a
vote of thanks to that lady.
He said the Board of Management were very much indebted to
Mrs. Jackson for her attendance. It was very gratifying that the
wife of the Brother who would preside at their Festival the following
day should attend and take a share in the work of the School. He
referred with gratification to the fact that theboys ofthe Institution
were all in very good health , there not being a single lad in the
Infirmary, Not only were the boys healthy just at the present
moment, but they went away from the School full of health and
strength , to the entire satisfaction of the parents. The tone of the
boys had greatly improved during the past seven years ; now it
might be said the little boys were quite little men and the older
ones really good fellows. As had been manifest at the recent
Athletic Sports of the School the lads developed muscle, and it was
a source of great gratification to the Executive that the boys turned
out so well . They recognised this result was due to theefforts of
the Head Master and his assistants, who seemed to possess the
knack of winning the respect of the boys while instructing them in
their duties. Bro. Eve referred to that part of the Report which
dealt with the limit of age at which the Boys had to leave the
School. Most decidedly the lads ought to remain until 16 years old ,
and not be turned out at 15 as is now compulsory , except in special
cases. There were nine boys at present in the School who had
been accorded this extension of time by the Board of Management,
but they would like to make the extension general, which could
only be done, however, by direction of the subscribers to the School
and in answer to the large hearted support of the Craft. Then in
regard to a larger cricket field ; they had recognised the need for
this, but there were so few available spaces around them as to render
its provision extremely difficult. However, they were delighted the
boys required more accomodation for physical development, and
would endeavour to supply the need. The Institution owed a debt
of gratitude to the Head Master and the Assistant Masters for the
way in which they had raised the tone of the School, which was
making satisfactory progress. Bro. Eve concluded by proposing
a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Jackson for her services. The vote
was carried with acclamation.
Bro. Jackson acknowledged. He said his wife, like a great
many other ladies, did most of her talking at home, and had desired
hiin to say something in recognition of the compliment that had
just been paid her. Ladies no doubt often wondered what it was
that bound men so strongly together in Freemasonry. As an
answer he might refer themto the meeting that day, which was an
exemplification of what Masons did when away from their homes,
although but a very small part of what they accomplished
throughout the country. Such results should secure for the Craft
greater latitude from the Ladies than they now enjoyed. It had
afforded Mrs. Jackson very great pleasure to be present that day
and she, as well as himself,was greatly pleased at what they were
told , both in the Examiner's Report and the Head Master's remarks.
There was really nothing to find fault with. Bro. Jackson then
addressed himself more particularly to the pupils, urging them to
greater efforts, both in their educational studies and in their sports.
One failure or one disappointment should be but the incentive to
greater exertions in the future, so as to retrieve the disaster and win
success later on. Reference had been made to a cricketer who was
would have been very pleased to be present that day. Though his
son he was also his Brother, and would, the speaker was convinced ,
take his place some day in the work of the Institutions of Free.
It was impossible to keep boys healthy in body or mind
unless they were found some healthy recreation with which to
Report. He was glad to know on such high authority that the
moral tone of the School was good. It must be extremely
gratifying to those who a few years back took it in hand and strove
to raise it from its then position. He urged the boys to show their
love for their Masters by maintaining this tone; never giving way
tenacity , he might almost say the obstinacy, of Yorkshiremen , and
those who really are determined to push on in the world. Too
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" Won't ," for there were few things that could not be accomplished “ cousins and aunts ” with so much success that some of the per
if one made up their mind to surmount all difficulties. Much as formers'mothers, who were among the audience, did not know their
the Masters didfor the lads they could not do half as much as the own children. The advantages of the good make-up accounted for
bɔys could do for themselves, therefore he urged them to make up a share of the applause lavishly given, but it was by no means the
their mind to do what lay before them , and if they were but only cause of the success, for the acting and singing of the per
persistent they must succeed. He hoped the prosperity of the formers was such as to win for them the heartiest recognition.
School would continue, and that, much as it had improved during Great credit is due to Mr. H. V. Crane, the principal Assistant
the past few years, still greater results would accrue in years to Master of the School, who acted as Stage Manager, as well as to Mr.
come . F. B. Wood, the Music Master, for the care and attention they
We append the list of prize winners : must have given to the preparation of the boys, but they should be
amply rewarded for all their trouble by the knowledge that their
FORM PRIZES . pupils achieved a phenomenal success, such as many older and
Form 18.—1 S. W. Hughes, 2 H. G. W. Todd. more experienced persons would be gratified at realising.
1A.-1 J. M. Brewis, 2 L. W. Croft . The indulgence of the audience was asked on behalf of young
28.-1 G. B. Marston , 2 W. R. Bellamy. Spain , who had taken up the part of Josephine with but four days
30.-1 H. R. Harris, 2 H. D. Culpin. notice, but no apology was needed in his case ; he was really one of
38.-1 H. R. Corner, 2 W. R. Bennett. the best among the performers, and clearly proved that our Boys
31.-1 E. Richardson , 2 A. P. Shaw. are capable of anything they set their hearts upon , and have the
4N.-1 L. A. F. Thomas, 2 H. Lamb. right sort of instruction . We should like to hear that the perform
4. - 1 A. R. Podmore, 2 E. B. W. Appleby. ance could be repeated, as we believe another representation , with
even greater accommodation for the spectators , would enlist the
SPECIAL SUBJECTS. sympathies of all who were able to witness it, and would probably
Writing : -1 S. Dowdell, 2 C. J. Callander, 3 C. Mossop, 4 W. H. prove one of the very best forms of appeal ever attempted on behalf
Pinder. of the Boys School. What a pity the performance was not given in
connection with the Festival at Brighton, it would have been far
Latin . - 4 A. R. Podmore, 5B N. C. D. Foote.
more attractive than the Concert, excellent though that was, which
French . — 4 E. B. W. Appleby, 5B W. R. Binks. was included in the programme of the day, and would have satisfied
Mathematics.-4 A. R. Podmore, 5B F. J. S. Broad. more of the Stewards that they had been engaged in a really good
cause .
Sound, Light and Heat.-E. R. Bingham . The Visitors shortly afterwards bid adieu to the pupils and the
Singing, for the best voice.-H. W. A. Long. School, with general expressions of approval of what they had seen
» sight reader . - R . P. Chinneck. during the day.
singer not in choir.-C. Michael.
Piano.-- 1 W. E. J. Watson, 2 H. D. Culpin.
Drawing. – 1 H. C. Bartholomew, 2 R. S. Coulthurst. We may remind our readers that the annual
meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent will be
W. Bro . Smithson's Shorthand Prizes . - Bartholomew , Bindley,
Bingham , Bland, Ibbotson , Jennings, Johnston , Lamb, held on Wednesday next, at theChapter House, Canter
Nankivell and Thomas. bury Cathedral. We gave a full agenda of the business,
Bowyer Memorial Prize for Shorthand . - R . G. Bindley. &c . , in our last issue, so that it is only necessary to
Cama Memorial Prize, for the youngest Boy who passed the mention that Lodge will be opened at 12:30 p.m., that
Cambridge Local Examination . - E . Whale. there will be Service at the Cathedral at 2 o'clock , and a
Cama Memorial Prize, for Arithmetic.-F. J. S. Broad. Banquet at the Kent County Pavilion at 4. The chief
items of business include the settlement of the purchase
Escott Prize, for Mathematics . - E . R. Bingham .
of a perpetual presentation to the Boys School , and the
Thrupp Prize, for History . – J. A. Coupland.
presentation of a testimonial to Bro . Alfred Spencer, in
Wynn Prizes , for Boys who have gained Certificates in the commemoration of his completion of twenty -one years
Cambridge Local Examination . - Seniors.-- Bingham , Coup service as Provincial Grand Secretary.
land, Crompton, Davis, Fortune, Higgison . - Juniors.
Stephenson, Groombridge, Foote, Broad , Leeming, P. Par.
ker, W. E. J. Watson , Binks, Jarmain , Bland , Hayes,
Mountford, Ravenscroft, Baylis, Bartholomew , Whale,
Jewitt, Mundle, King, Buckley.
Canonbury Gold Medal, for the most popular Boy (elected by his SPIERS & POND'S STORES ,
.-
Greenwood Memorial Prize, for Good Conduct . - A . R. Podmore.
Supreme Council's Prize, for Good Conduct. - F . J. Harris. QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, CITY.
Institution Silver Medal, for the Head of the School. - J . A.
Coupland . (Opposite St. Paul's Station . L. C. & D. Ry .)
HONOURS DURING THE YEAR.
Department of Science and Art, South Kensington . — Mathematics,
First and Second Stages 18 certificates.--Sound, Light and
Heat, First Stage 10 certificates. — Drawing, Second Stage 5 ANNUAL
certificates.
Cambridge Local Examinations. - Seniors, with one distinction in
Arithmetic , 6 certificates. - Juniors, with one distinction in SUMMER SALE
Drawing, 20 certificates.
Pitman's Shorthand Examination . - Third Class 29 certificates.
Membership of the Phonetic Society 10. IN ALL DEPARTMENTS,
Trinity College Musical Knowledgo Exam .-- Honours obtained by
Foote, Broad and Watson . - Passes obtained by Chinneck MONDAY , 2nd JULY .
and Leeming.
Several of the pupils gave an exhibition of Bayonet exercise on GREAT REDUCTIONS in all SEASON STOCKS.
the lawn , and displayed such precision and accuracy as to
entitle them and their instructor to the highest praise under this
heading.
Later in the afternoon the boys gave a representation of the
nautical opera by Gilbert and Sullivan : “ H.M.S. Pinafore," with
the following caste :
Write for Special Sale Circular
The Rt. Hon . Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B., 1 R. P. Chinneck
First Lord of the Admiralty
Captain Corcoran , Commanding H.M.S. Pinafore F. P. Turner AND
Ralph Rackstraw , Able Seaman H. W. A. Long
Dick Deadeye, Able Seaman E. R. Bingham PRICE BOOK , 1,000 Pages ILLUSTRATED,
Bill Bobstay,Boatswain A. S. Clunes
Bob Becket, Boatswain's Mate H. V. Moreton
Tom Tucker, Midshipmite ... R. T. C. Chadwick Free on Application .
Josephine, Captain's Daughter W. A. Spain
Hebe, Sir Joseph's First Cousin H. H. Martin
Little Buttercup, A Bumboat Woman E. E. Whale
First Lord's Sisters, Cousins and Aunts, Sailors, Marines, &c.
The performance was splendid , the costumes and scenery
( supplied by Simmons, of Covent Garden) greatly adding to the
success of the display. The make-up of the boys was simply per
fection, and reflected the greatest credit on the manipulator, who
transformed the pupils into veteran sailors and soldiers, charming QUEEN VICTORIA STREET , CITY.
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SATURDAY, 30TH JUNE 1894 .
THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL.
MHE banquet was laid in the Royal Pavilion at Brighton , about
" They felt that what had been said of the Board of Management was
had been made for the comfort of the guests, and all passed off
satisfactorily, the service , considering the large number present
being excellent, and reflecting great credit on Bro. Jno. Sayers the
caterer, who certainly provided most liberally of everything, and
was well seconded in his efforts by a good staff of assistants.
The usual toasts were submitted from the chair, the President
feeling sure the fact that so many members of the fair sex were
present would not make the reception of the name of the Queen
less hearty than was customary . He regarded the Queen as the
noblest of ladies and the best of women , ever mindful of the doings
of her people, and ever to the fore with her womanly sympathy
whenever there was reason for it, as had been amply demonstrated
during the past few days, in connection with the calamity that had
swept away so many workers in South Wales, the assasination of
the President a neighbouring Republic, and the more personal
affairs of the Royal Family,
The toast of the Prince and Princess of Wales and other
members of the Royal Family was next given. The chairman said
that in the Prince of Wales the Craft had one who ever and always
took the deepest and widest interest in all that concerned Free.
masonry, while no praise was too much to bestow upon the
Princess of Wales, who, even in the presence of the ladies, he might
fearlessly say was more dearly loved than any other woman in the
world. The concluding part of the toast, which embraced the
other members of the RoyalFamily, brought them into association
with the Duke of York, whose name bad been so prominently
before the country during the past few days, and it also seemed to
bring Yorkshire most prominently to the front, in view of the fact
that they were that day celebrating a Masonic Boys Festival with
West Yorkshire to the fore, while the Royal Family of England
was also celebrating a Boy's Festival , with York at its head. He
hoped the son just born to the Duke of York might live to reign
over the nation, and walk in the footsteps of his Royal prede
cessors .
The toast of the Grand Officers was heartily proposed and
received, and was acknowledged by Bro. Rev. Cooper- Smith P.G.
Chaplain, who referred to the presidency of the Pro Grand Master,
by his son as deputy, at the last Festival of the Girls: School,
as evidence of the interest taken by the rulers of the Craſt in its
welfare.
The next on the list was what the Chairman thought he might
call , without any disrespect to others, the toast of the evening-
being, Success to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. He felt
in some difficulty as to how to approach the important question ,
but he felt that those who had attended previous Festivals had
heard of the rise and progress of the Institution, while those who
had not been at a similar gathering on previous occasions had
had many opportunities of late of studying the documents put
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before them in relation to this matter. He did not therefore
propose to weary the company with hosts of statistics showing the
progress of the Institution , contenting himself with the mere
mention of the fact that it was established in 1798, and was there
fore celebrating its 96th Anniversary ; that it started with six boys,
and was now educating, clothing and maintaining 268. Needless
to say, the Institution had had its periods of trial and difficulty,
and he thought it best to say out fearlessly and truthfully thatit
had also had its period of mismanagement, but he felt he might
confidently say that the time of trouble waspast; the evil having
been fairly recognised and reform undertaken with the deter .
mination of eradicating what was wrong. The Craft was very
by no means pleasant task of reorganisation , and commended them
for their endeavours to extricate from its difficulties the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys. In this connection they were largely
indebted to Bro. Richard Eve, and the others who had worked with
him , for the vastly improved condition of the Institution at the
present time. He had the pleasure of attending at the School the
previous day, when Mrs. Jackson was good enough to present the
prizes to the successful pupils, and he was sure all who were then
present must have come away impressed with the feeling that all
was going on well there. The boys were not only making progress
they appeared happy in their minds, happy and healthy in their
bodies and, he believed he might say, healthy in their minds also.
It seemed to him there was going through the School a spirit of
satisfaction it should be their effort and desire to encourage and
extend, and he felt the very best results would accrue. He referred
to the recent examination of the pupils that had taken place - not
of a few hot house plants, not a few specially prepared pupils, but
the whole School - and felt it proved that what was being done was
being done well. There were undoubtedly weak places, as must
exist everywhere in similar cases, but the Institution at present
occupied a high position , and he was sure, from what he had seen ,
they had in the Head Master and those who were assisting him
all being men with University training and capable of doing their
duty - men who would advance the Institution, as wellas purify the
atmosphere and raise themoral tone of the School to the advantage
of the Charity and the boys associated with it. He spoke of the
regular assistance rendered to the Charities, not by any particular
Province, but from the Craft as a whole, and concluded by saying
he had felt unworthy of taking the position he was asked to fulfil,
as being too young in office for so importanta trust, but the way in
which his chairmanship had been supported, not only by his West
Yorkshire Brethren but by members of the Craft throughout the
country, had convinced him that his efforts on behalf of the Boys
School were appreciated. As head of the West Yorkshire district
he could but be gratified at the prominent positions taken by
Yorkshire boys in the School , who had secured the highest prizes
in different matters open for general competition .
Bro. Richard Eve P.G. Treasurer, Chairman of the Board of
Management, acknowledged the toast. On behalf of the Manage
ment of the Institution he had to thank the Chairman for his very
eloquent address, and for the kind things he had said of the School,
a compliment to the Brethren who comprised it. If what he had
said was true then the Institutionwas worthy of all the assistance
the Craft could afford it. The Management, while thanking the
Chairman for his presidency, also felt that they must thank the
Brethren and Ladies who were present for the splendid gathering
of that day . What the Board of Management did would be of
little value if it did not receive the endorsement of the Craft, the
members of which had to be relied upon to supply the wherewithal
to carry out the wishes and intentions of the executive. The Head
Master of the School, Bro. Hebb, and his assistants had done much
for the boys, and had raised the morale of the School to a higher
point than it had ever been known before, as was evidenced bythe
appearance of the boys, who seemed to go about their studiesas if
they were going to play rather than to work. Another branch of
the Institution's affairs in which the Management was ably
supported was the financial section, wherein they had to rely very
much on the energies of the Secretary, with results that could only
be described as the most satisfactory, indeed everything appeared
to be working in combination to secure the very best results. Bro.
Eve continued his remarks for some time longer, amid continued
cries for Bro. McLeod, whose announcement, and the conclusion of
the toast list, was most anxiously looked for, and impatiently
desired by the company, who very naturally wished to change the
heated atmosphere of a crowded hall for the bright sunshine and
refreshing breeze to be found outside. But Bro. Eve expressed his
determination to say what he desired , and steadily persevered to
the end, a course that is seldom wise in face of expressions of
weariness on the part of an audience. However, Bro. Eve no
doubt considered he was acting for the best, and his energetic 1
efforts on behalf of the Boys School are so well known as to entitle
him to the greatest respect from its supporters.
Bro. McLeod was warmly greeted on rising to make the annual
announcement, and prefaced his remarks by saying he had received
many expressions of regret from distinguished Brethren whowere
unable to attend the meeting. Prominentamong thesemight be
mentioned the names of Lord Llangattock , the new Provincial
Grand Master of the Eastern Division of South Wales, who had
accompanied his letter of regret with a donation of fifty guineas to
the Fund ; the Marquis of Zetland Provincial Grand Master North
and East Yorkshire, who had sent twenty- five guineas ; Lord
Ampthill, the Masonic ruler of Bedfordshire, who also contributed
twenty - five guineas ; the Earl of Euston and Sir Reginald Hanson,
who were all Honorary Presidents of the Board of Stewards, while
Bro. C. E. Keyser the Treasurer of the Institution had also
expressed bis regret at being absent, but had shown his synıpathy
with their efforts by a contribution of one hundred guineas. The
Boardof Stewards was a particularly strong one, numbering no less
than 614, of whom 554 were Brethren , 51 Ladies, and 9 Lewises ;
 248 The Freemason's Chronicle . [ 30TH JUNE 1894.

London was represented by 160 Brethren , 21 Ladies and 3 Lewises,
a total of 184 ; and the Provinces and Foreign stations by 394
Brethren , 30 Ladies and 6 Lewises, a total of 430. The Chairman's
district of West Yorkshire took the lead among the Provinces,
sending up no less than 207 Stewards : 194 Brethren , 10 Ladies
and 3 Lewises. Bro. McLeod then proceeded to summarise the
contributions from the different Masonic divisions, the figures being
those given elsewhere in this issue, and referred to any special lists
that were included in the different returns . He concluded by
making the following announcement :
From London £ 7,082 11 01 £ 18,582 16 7
From the Provinces, &c . £ 11,500 5 ;7 }
of which sum West Yorkshire contributed the handsome total of
£4,454 , which included a personal donation of 50 guineas from the
Chairman , who had not only worked hard himself but had also
enlisted the support of his wife, daughter and son .
Bro. Eve next proposed the toast of the Chairman, thanking
him most heartily for what he had done, and referring to the great
interest he had displayed in the work of Freemasonry thus early in
his career as a Provincial Grand Master.
In reply, Bro. Jackson said he of course recognised that the
flattering words used by Brother Evo were sanctioned by custom
and precedent rather than founded on fact, but he thanked them
from the bottom of his heart, not only for the reception they had
accorded the toast, but also for the hearty response they had made
to the appeal it was his duty to urge on behalf of the Boys
Institution. In this direction his special thanks were due to his
own Brethren of West Yorkshire for the support of his presidency .
Of the seventy-six Lodges in his Province not one was absent on
the occasion, and if any evidence was wanting to justify his
acceptance of the chairmanship of that Festival it was given in the
results achieved by his West Yorkshire Brethren .
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givenof, and
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other itMasonic Charities the
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success
of to them
Brother
James Terry, who, said the chairman , was an old and valued friend
of the Institutions ; it was to such men as he the Charities owed
much of theirpresent prosperity. He tooktheopportunity of
tendering to their own Secretary, Bro. J. M. McLeod, not only the
thanks of all concerned in the welfare of the Boys School, for his
great oxertions on its behalf, but the expression of their great
obligation to him for whathe had done to ensure the success of the
present Festival. Bro. Hedges also was deserving of a word of
praise for what he had done and was still doing in promoting the
good fortunes of the Girls School.
Bro. Terry responded , thanking the Brethren on behalf of the
other Institutions, and heartily congratulating them on the success
of the Boys Festival. This would complete the record of the year's
work and it would be found that upwards of £ 50,000 had been given
to the three Institutions during the period, or, in round figures,
upwards of £ 1,000 & week had been subscribed for the relief of the
aged, the widow and the orphan.
The Chairman proposed the toast of the Stewards of the day.
The Board comprised 614 names, truly a very goodly number. As
showing the interest taken by the Board of Management he might
refer to the fact that twenty -three of the thirty on the Board were
Stewards that day, and had contributed , by their personal donations
and their advocacy, towards swelling the handsome total that had
been announced . Bro . Smithson acknowledged the toast.
The Ladies was proposed by Bro. GeraldLoder, M.P. , who had
much pleasure in submitting this last, though by no means least
important toast. Were he toattempt to mention the many obliga
tions they were under to the Ladies — from the time of their birth
upwards-he would be face to face with an all but insurmountable
task. The Ladies were specially deserving of thanks for what they
had done, by their advocacy and by their presence, to ensure the
success of that day's meeting. He ventured to think it was owing
to the presence of the Ladies that very many of the Brethren
accorded their support to the Festival. He had much pleasure in
selecting Bro. Thomas to acknowledge the toast, and to compliment
him in recognition of the fact that his list was the largest personal
collection of the day, and that he was the father of the youngest
Vice - President of the Institution , the little boy whose portrait
appeared in the book before them as the “ Lewis "Steward of their
Festival.
The toast was duly acknowledged and this part of the pro
ceedings was brought to a conclusion, the company afterwards
enjoying a concert and other attractions provided for theiramuse
ment in different parts of the grounds attached to the Pavilion .

THE following is a list of the Stewards at the Festival , together with the amount of the list brought up by
of ,
as President of the day , we depart from our usual custom and give the results from that district first of all , instead
of in the place they would occupy if all appeared in alphabetical order :

WEST YORKSHIRE . 289 Br J E Brownbill 827 Br L Lee

W Cookson O Fox
Province FS Jackson W Thackrah, J.P.
Br William L Jackson, M.P. , R Jackson 837 R Wilkinson
Prov. Grand Master JD Kay 904 F Cleeves
(Chairman ) G Wood G A Ilston
Unattached 290 W Harrop PB Coward
Br T W Tew, J.P. J Lumb E I Hubbard
TB Fox , J.P. JJ Brook J Mellors
WF Smithson 296 F Harrison CA Locke
Lodge H Thomas D Pagett
61 Br Sir Reginald Hanson , J Wragg 910 JH Greaves
Bart., M.P. A Deakin N Greaves
W Gaukroger, J.P. H B Sandford A Davies
John W Balme W Colver 974 WC Lupton
George Buckley 302 JR Armitage I Mossop
Walter Emmott H Smith H A Foster, J.P.
Alfred Binns 304 J W Bailey JE Fawcett
James Duff JL Butler A W Sonnenthal
RM Houldsworth G A Suddick AP Rendell
Alfred Arnold , J.P. A Chadwick A E Preston
Richard H Singleton JW Booth EH Foster
O Holdsworth , J.P. R Chorley OH Drummond
Walter Wright 306 W M Tate F Johnson
139 Joseph Jackman D Wedderspoon RT Heselton
W H Brittain , J.P. W Blackburn 1018 ROH Bonser
Geo W Hawksley JC Malcolm J King
J Sykes J Dyson WB Perkins
154 Henry Slade Childe W Towers 1019 J Wordsworth
Geo H Parke J Towers HGE Green
PC Greaves S Peckover W Hall
W Aked Statter A Redmane JT Hall
TC Edwards R A Blackburn Dr. A Hess
208 SJ Chadwick , J.P. F Schofield 1034 F Read
R I Critchley, J.P. 401 T Garnett J Haley
TL Chadwick, M.A. 448 JT Simpson 1042 H Cowbrough
Geo Day, J.P. T Whitaker H Banks
John L Fox TH Thompson RJ Smith
Arthur Horsfield W Hanson H Cowbrough jun.
Sam Shaw 458 H Wilson R Waide
E Kilburn , J.P. 495 G Carbert A H Dougill
242 C Goldthorpe J Hartley T Hutchinson
258 Geo Heaton WH Kingswell 1102 W Bailey
264 E Townsend 521 WH Jessop WH Wilkinson
FW Akeroyd J W Carter WH Wilson
J Tomlinson H M Smith J Barker
275 A JH Fletcher J Dawson W Wilson
A Armitage 600 C Crabtree TG Howell
289 R Wilson 603 A Law 1108 T Houlding
HJ Palethorpe S Law W H Tetley
JW Foster W Sharp W H Dawson
WJ Beck 810 Colonel Robinson 1211 GN Chadwick
W G Beckett T Davis JC Eddison
C A Braim G Kendall GF Crowe
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n's
1211 Br W H Bradford 1513 Br EJMassie
JR Fawcett 2321 Br A Stephenson
1214 1514 G H Holdroyd 2491 W Gunstone
W Critchley, J.P. JH Conacher W Middleton
1221 J Millington J Sykes JW Daniel
TB Tomlinson 1522 A Holmes LADIES .
J E Cawthorno Dr. W R Bates Mrs. L A Dyson
1231 WE Smithies C Dilly TB Fox
1239 C Barker 1542 TB Wilson M A Haigh
C Stokes Major W Waterhouse G Heaton
1283 W Haigh A Wilson WL Jackson
1301 J Sudgen 1545 W J Waugh W C Lupton
1302 G Normanton jun, 1648 W Binns JMMcLeod
1311 T Crossley 1779 E Holmes G H Parke
JA Godwin , J.P. 2069 H Appleyard WF Smithson
W Postlethwaite 2263 W O Fox Miss Jackson
1462 W T Beanland C A Mays LEWISES .
J A Gandy FW Johnson W R Childe
1513 JH Gration 2259 J Constable I N Childe
EJF Rideal 2921 JB Foarnley TW Howell
Total from the Province, 24,454 158 Od .

LONDON . 1657 Br G Rawlinson 111 16 01 Br H B Marshall jun ., M.A. 10 10 0

1670 P E Campbell 31 10 0 Henry F Nash 10 10 0
Lodge $ 8 d 1671 Paul G W Typke 84 0 0 G A Pickering 10 10 0
1 Br E M Morriss 15 15 0 1677 James Speller 10 10 0 Nelson Prower 10 10 0

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2 Charles E Keyser 120 15 0 1687 WilliamAlbert Shaw 37 16 0 AG Ratliffe
4 Dr. A S Brown 26 5 0 1704 Hugh E Diamond 48 6 0 AG W Taylor
5 John C Collard 47 5 0 1707 Edward Crowne 25 4 0 E Triggs 5 5 0
6 Alfred Farquhar 24 3 0 1853 Edward Cole 47 5 0 W Wallis 10 10 0
8 JH Duncan 12 12 0 1928 Alfred F Robins 38 6 0 W Webber 10 10 0
10 C A Moreing 37 5 6 1962 William S Morris 103 10 0 AJ H Whadcoat
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14 WJ Sheppard 21 00 1962 AH H Nuding E White 21 10 6
18 Major C Probyn 31 10 0 1962 AJames Curtler Tilt WSWright
19 A D Green 42 0 0 1964 Capt. Walter Lurcott 68 5 0 SS Young
21 H W Brooke 37 5 6 1987 James Willing jun . 125 0 0 Mrs. F D'ArcyBrennan 5 5 0
22 FT Pain 58 16 0 1996 William Hirst 11 0 6 Glisby 5 5 0
26 EJ Leveson jun . 10 16 0 1997 George Waterall 27 6 0 AA Cook
29 D de Lara Coben 17 6 6 2020 Bignell G Elliott 105 00 AE A Elliot
30 W O Pensency 21 0 0 2029 Robert A Gowan 84 0 0 E G Evans 5 5 0
33 TW Traill 106 1 0 2045 Wm Charles Tebbit 63 00 ALander
45 J G Cobb 105 00 2076 Edward MacBean 20 00 AT Glass
55 N Robinson , L.L.C. 177 90 2098 Oliver C Robson 92 8 0 EJ Guy 11 11 0
60 AW Masters 2128 ACuthbert R Lee Ososki
63 G Mickley, M.A. , M.B. 38 17 0 2150 R Schreiber 70 00 AE Rogers
72 George Horton 2168 William Thomas 417 18 0 Speller 5 5 0
91 Horace A Lomer 39 18 0 2202 George Clampitt 15 15 0 AJames Stephens
96 Ald. W Vaughan Morgan 73 10 0 2142 ThosJas Cusworth 63 0 0 Triggs 10 10 0
142 Sidney Jennings 27 6 0 2264 W B Marcus 31 10 0 W Webber 5 5 0
145 JW Murray (see also 2272 William Castledine 79 16 0 James Willing 5 5 0
Herts) 42 90 2312 CW Carrell 21 00 Miss L R Boulton 21 10 6
162 Gerald A Shoppee 26 15 6 2332 Aug Henry Oakley 89 50 I M Clemow 5 5 0
165 A W Bush 13 13 0 2345 Edwin Beaven 21 10 6 Everett 5 5 0
179 JR Hughes 58 5 6 2408 Nicholas Hanhart 47 5 0 Pulsford 6 6 0
183 Alfred Cook 40 18 0 2410 F Ernest Pocock, M.D. 31 10 0 Toye 5 5 0
186 AE Apelt 2426 Jesse Thomas Davies 63 0 0
192 FR Kenning 100 0 0 2427 Robt D Cummings 64 11 0 LEWISES.
197 Capt. S R Clarke 36 15 0 2509 Miss Chapman 61 19 0 Mr. A C Amelot 10 10 0
205 Isidore H Gluckstein 50 0 0 2512 Br T Blanco White 46 14 0
36 5 0 LLF G Goodchild 26 5 0
211 W John Dyer Chapters AW M Thomas
231 Wm James Nutting 42 10 6 4 Comp Arthur Adams 31 10 0
259 Robert Grey 42 0 0 1185 JC Osterstock (see also
263 CA Rhodes 26 5 0 Lodge, No. 1185)
435 Frederick B Mims 25 4 0 1706 CG Burry 25 5 0 THE PROVINCES .
569 Henry E Godwin 67 4 0 2271 William A Scurrah 30 0 0
704 David Ososki 30 0 0
720 G Mulley 40 00 COMMITTEE DINNER CLUB. BEDFORDSHIRE .
749 James Herbert Brand 26 11 ALord Ampthill
765 Thomas Prior 105 0 Br J Morrison McLeod 63 0 0
Lodge
781 TB Daniell 63 00 540
860 Thomas Glass 40 19 0 UNATTACHED . Bro John Smith 87 13 0
2343
861 John Knight 69 6 0 Br AS J Attenborough Unattached
890 E P Cauderlier 26 15 6 AW Baddeley Mrs John Smith 5 5 0
898 FW Pulsford 38 17 0 Asher Barfield 10 10 0
901 Robert Gillard 72 9 0 WF Bates 31 10 0
969 DM Forbes 15 15 0 Robert Berridge 10 10 0 BERKSHIRE .
1017 Fred N Hardinge 50 18 6 W Blackburn 30 90 Lodge
1150 Fred Wm Coles 49 7 0 F D'Arcy Brennan 10 10 0 414 Br GS Galt 60 00
1178 Joseph A Smith 67 4 0 B Bridgwater 10 10 0 574 S Knight jun . 15 15 0
1185 JC Osterstock (see also C Cheston Cheston 21 00 795 C Dearing jun. 42 0 0
R.A.C. , No. 1185 ) 55 13 0 Goddard Clarke 10 10 0
1196 G E Fairchild 63 00 HG Coard 10 10 0
1201 Herbert P Anley 47 8 0 William Cock 10 10 0 BRISTOL.
1261 W Hicklin 105 0 RW Carter 10 10 0 Unattached
1278 William Toye Armand W Duret 15 15 0 Br Lieut -Col J R Bramble 10 10 0
1306 JG Twinn 86 2 0 Richard S Ellis 10 10 0
1319 J Ed Hambleton 40 00 W Samuel Emden 10 10 0
10 10 0 CR John Evans 10 10 0 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE .
1319 W S Penley
1361 Harold Christie 35 14 0 George Everett 10 10 0 Lodge
1983 A H Bevan 88 4 0 Sir A Fairbairn 10 10 0 591 Br AW K Gurney
1420 John S Kingston 56 3 6 Simon Fonseca 10 10 0 591 E T Mackrill 49 7 0
1425 William Chapple 81 18 0 Francis Gosnay 10 10 0 591 H Jowett 10 10 0
1491 Joseph W Miller 51 9 0 AGeorgeGregory 1501 F Johncock 36 15 0
1559 Dr. H W Payne Makeham 28 7 0 Charles Haverson 10 10 0 2262 W G Cannon 115 10 0
1572 William E Leman 59 17 0 John Hooper 52 10 0 | 2262 AG E Cannon
1593 Col. W Campbell 38 6 0 T Hutchinson 10 10 0 2262 AJ A Cannon
1607 George S Denny 106 1 0 AF G Ivey 2420 E Gibbs 43 1 0
1608 W Roche Plaford 155 0 WH Kempster, M.D. 10 10 0 2421 . JJ Thomas 59 6 6
1613 Nathan P Hodgson 63 0 W J Kennaby 10 10 0 Chapter
1622 Samuel J Derham 74 11 JM Klenck 31 10 0 2262 Comp John Hattersley 115 10 0
1623 Joshua James Howes 141 15 0 Capt. CJ Knightley 2100 Unattached
1625 WH Moore 43 14 6 AJonas H Lewis Br AJames Stephens
1627 E Daoust 16 16 0 Charles G Marcus 10 10 0 Mrs. Emily Jowett 5 5 0
1642 Eliab Rogers 210 00 HB Marshall, J.P., D.L. 10 10 0 ACannon
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1069 James D Morant 20 0 0 NORFOLK .
Miss AM E Cannon
AAda Cannon 1331 Sergt-Major H GM Province
AM A Cannon Williams 15 15 0 Br Capt. F Mills 113 8 0
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AL N Cannon 1331 A Sergeant W J Champion Unattached
AN G Cannon 1331 ASergeant George White Br H James Sparks 10 17 0
31 10 0

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1461 Samuel B Crook Mrs H J Sparks 10 10 0
LEWISES. Unattached
A Archibald C Cannon Br Richard Eve 63 00
A William V Cannon NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTS .
ALeonard Cannon Br the Earl of Euston Prov.
AKennard Cannon HERTFORDSHIRE. 10 10 0
G.M.
Lodge Lodges
409 Br Harry J Newman 34 13 0 373 Br W Conney
CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 63 0 0 52 10 0
1327 William Metcalfe 373 H Trench Smith
Lodge 1479 George Haynes 64 1 0 1764 Henry Manfield 36 15 0
441 Br P H Young 50 0 0 1580 JW Murray (see also No.
809 AJElworthy 78 15 0 145, London )
859 E M Money 42 0 0 2323 A W Orwin , M.D. 42 0 0 NORTHUMBERLAND .
Unattached Unattached 1902 Br A E Burdon 80 17 0
Br Oliver Papworth 31 10 0 Mrs E Apelt 61 2 0
NORTH WALES.
CHESHIRE , JERSEY, 11 11 0
155 Br Richard Bellis
Lodge Lodge 606 J Herbert Rees 105 6 3
477 Br Robert Robinson 10 10 0 245 Br John Kenyon 10 100 1143 Dr. T H Summerhill (see
1166 Thos Drinkwater 10 10 0 also Lodge No. 1674) 18
10 10 0 18 0
1276 William Davidson 1336 Howell Davies 37 17 4
1565 A C Sparkes 10 10 0 KENT. 1594 Clement M Kershaw 31 10 0
Lodge 1674 Dr. T H Summerhill (see
CORNWALL , 125 Br George Peden 23 00 also Lodge No. 1143 )
299 William Greig 39 7 6 1988 Major T W Best 36 15 0
Province 299 William John Light 36 15 0 Unattached
Br ED Anderton 110 5 0 299 AWm J Judge Br Edward Roberts 10 10 0
558 W Griffin Samuel Beresford 10 10 0
57 13 0 26 5 0
DERBYSHIRE , 558 Loftus Banks CK Benson
709 J Creery 22 1 0
Province 1096 JS Huntly 42 6 0
Br Dr. EJH Hoskyns (see 1531 William Hollis 61 19 0 OXFORDSHIRE .
also Lodges Nos. 787 1692 W G Hibbs 54 12 0 Lodge
and 2425 ) 56 12 0 1837 C Vincent Cotteroll 10 10 0 340 Br HGW Drinkwater 38 17 0
Lodge 1965 Philip J Rutland 32 11 0 478 T MacDonough Davis 30 11 0
253 Br Edward McInnes 26 5 0 1036 Austin Webb 8 3 0
353 D Rutherfoord 68 5 0 Unattached
Br Robert W Walker 10 10 0 1895 F Herbert Holmes 10 10 0
506 G Caldwell 31 10 0 6 6 0 2414 Thomas Walker 8 4 0
22 1 0 Mrs Ker
654 H Barber
681 William Wilde 40 00
731 ADr. Wm H Wright LANCASHIRE (EAST). SHROPSHIRE .
731 George H Ward 71 18 0 Lodge
787 Dr. Ě JH Hoskyns (see Lodge 611 Br A S Townsend 36 15 0
also Lodge No. 2425 ) 163 Br John M H Blamey 57 15 0
221 C Howarth 10 10 0 1621 W L Southwell 45 3 0
802 Arthur Browne 70 30 1621 JH Cooksey
221 H Critchley 10 10 0
1085 Abraham Worsnop 60 0 0 1896 Richard Williams 26 5 0
36 15 0 1798 Max Frankenburg 78 15
E

2129 Stanley Orme 1798 AAlexr Kirkwood Unattached

2425 s
Dr. EJH Hoskyn (see 1798 AAlfred Smith Mrs. A E Townsend 26 5 0
also Lodge No. 787) 1798 ACJ Sassoon Ingram Muirhead 5 5 0
Chapter Unattached
253 Comp W. H Marsden , J.P. 15 15 0 Br Fritz Reiss 10 10 0
Rose Croix Chapter SOUTH WALES (EASTERN
63 Comp G H Lawson 85 11 6 DIVISION ).
Unattached LANCASHIRE (WEST) , Province
Mrs W H Wright 5 5 0 Br ALord Llangattock Prov.
Lodge G.M.
32 Br Robt W Bourne 10 10 0
680 Hinton Spalding 10 10 0 W G Davies 350 00
DEVONSHIRE ,
730 Joseph Cunliffe 10 10 0
Unattached 1213 RH Robinson 54 2 0
Br F B Westlake 26 5 0 STAFFORDSHIRE ,
1325 James W Burgess 10 10 0
1403 AThomas W Rice Province
DURHAM , 1730 J Hardwicke Marsh 21 0 0 Br WH Bailey 236 50
1730 Thomas W Bone 22 1 0 Unattached
Province 33 12 0 Mrs W H Bailey 10 10 0
Br B Hans Olsen 130 0 0 2109 TT Shann , J.P.
2349 Thomas Forrester 31 10 0
Lodge 2359 Clare Edgar Towell 10 10 0 SUFFOLK .
764 Br Henry Lamb Unattached
Mrs Fannie Burgess 5 5 0 Lodge
Jane Platt 10 10 0 555 Br E Tyrwhitt- Drake 33 00
ESSEX ,
1008 W Chapman (see also
Lodge Lodge No. 1592) 105 00
276 Br William Tanner 23 LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. 1224 GF Hawkins 36 15 0
1312 Wm Johnstone 15 0 1592 W Chapman (80e also
30 0 0 Br J H Marshall 42 0 0
1343 FS Guy Lodge No. 1008 )
2184 John G Hammond 26 5 0 Donald Ř Gooding 63 00
1983
Chapter LINCOLNSHIRE . Prov. Priory East Anglia
453 Comp John Glass Br H Harvey George 52 10 0
Unattached Lodge
5 0 362 Br Bennett Beeson 10 10 0
Br Robt Jennings 5
A R Chamberlayne SURREY.
MIDDLESEX . Lodge
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 1347 Br Rev HW Turner 82 86
Lodge
382 Br Charles Mead 42 00 1872 John Hodgkin
Lodge 1237 Henry Woodley 94 10 0 1929 Arthur Briscoe 17 18 6
839 Br R P Sumner 36 15 0 27 6 0 2234 Edward Miles 31 10 0
1005 F Cullis 36 15 0 1293 Henry Pfister
1460 ERB Denniss 28 17 6 2422 Edmund G Wilson 31 10 0
1005 Edwin Lea 15 15 0
1494 George S Williams 49 7 0 Chapter
Unattached 1503 Rev. S T H Saunders (see 2317 Br Charles Pulman 10 10 0
Br R V Vassar-Smith 10 10 0 Unattached
also R.A.C., No. 1503) 55 13 0 10 10 0
1512 JW Clarke 15 00 Br Charles O Burgess
B : HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT, 1793 WH Windeatt 29 1 6 WJEngall 10 10 0
2087 RC Leversedge 22 11 6
Province Chapter
Br Maj. J E Le Feuvre, J.P. 96 12 0 SUSSEX .
1503 Comp Rev. STH Saunders
Lodgo 10 10 0 (see also Lodge No. Lodge
130 Br Bernard Harfield 38 Br T Weller-Poley 105 00
394 Simeon Dacombe 36 15 0 1503) 69 6 0
2048 W M Stiles 12 12 0 40 George Henry Gaze
694 Rev. Dr. HRC Smith 42 0 0
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732 Br Thomas Billing 116 0 0 WILTSHIRE .

732 Joseph H Smith 34 13 0 JAPAN .
851 WW Smith 23 2 0 Prov. Grand Chapter Lodge
1110 JA Skinner 10 10 0 Comp Rev. F W Macdonald 113 00 1401 Br FJ Bardens 15 15 0
1465 J G Clarke, J.P. 35 14 0
1636 John Sayers 15 15 0 WORCESTERSHIRE ,
1636 W Balchin SOUTH AFRICA .
10 10 0 Province
1636 AJ Crouch 15 15 0 Lodge
1636 John Wood 10 10 0 Br Thomas R Arter 42 0 0 1581 Br G Webster
1821 Arthur Loader 24 3 0
1829 A J Carpenter 105 0 0 YORKSHIRE (NORTH AND EAST) . WEST AFRICA .
1947 Walter Potter 21 0 0
2201 Richard Clowes Province Lodge
21 0 0
Chapter Br the Most Hon . the Marquis 1171 Br C Ungebaner
732 Comp Thomas Clark of Zetland 161 5 0
15 15 0 68 5 0
Unattached W H Cowper
Br VP Freeman Lodge NORTH AMERICA .
10 10 0 236 Br Arthur Jones Lodge
CW Hudson 5 5 0 53 11 0
Gerald E Loder , M.P. TG Poole 10 10 0 440 Br D R Kennedy
10 10 0
Mrs CW Hudson 5 5 0
Mrs Sayers 5 5 0 WEST INDIES AND CENTRAL
FOREIGN STATIONS. AMERICA ,
WARWICKSHIRE . Chapter
MALTA .
Lodge 492 Comp SL Athill
43 Br Matthew Jones Malta Masonic Charity Association
43 11 11 0 Br WE Cook 63 0 0
FJ Hambly
43 JW Beaufort
794 TV Holbeche 5 5 0
EGYPT.
925 George Hadley
925 JE Chambers Lodge A Included in Lodge or Provincial List.
Walter Glover 1105 Br HJMichael
925
925 Robert B Morgan 00
105
925 Chas Hodgkinson BENGAL .
925 WS Stevens Lodge
925 James Ballington 1160 Br W Girling 15 15 0
1031 W Butler 21 0 0 1160 W Franks 10 10 0

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
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PROVINCIAL .
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ERASMUS WILSON LODGE, No. 1464 .
THE members of this Lodgemet on sorrowful occasion at the
was draped with the emblems of death , and the Brethren wore
Masonic mourning out of respect to the memory of Bro. Robert
Andrew Gibbons, of whose sudden decease and funeralwe gave an
account in our last issue .
The W.M. Bro. H. G. Woodford presided, being supported by
his Officers and the following Brethren : John Russell I.P.M.,
William Russell Provincial Grand Treasurer of Kent, E. C. Paine
Mayor of Gravesend, Rev. Augustus Jackson Prov. Grand Chaplain
of Kent, F. A. Walker P.M. Secretary, Orlton Cooper P.M.
211 , & c .
After the minutes had been confirmed, Bro . Woodford, who
spoke with great emotion, referred in feeling terms to the great
loss they had sustained by the lamented decease of Bro . Gibbons,
who had for so many years been Treasurer of the Lodge. A more
warm hearted , genial, and friendly man never existed, and his
character was written on his face . It would be a long time before
they found such another man who was so universally respected
and beloved . As a mark of respect he ordered the Lodge to go
into mourning for three months; and he proposed that a vote of
sympathy be tendered to the family of thedeceased , in the name
of the Lodge , and that the same be entered on the minutes .
Bro . John Russell P.M. seconded the proposition , and quite
agreed with all the remarks of the W.M. Bro.Gibbons had a good
heart and was an excellent Mason , and his loss would be deeply
regretted .
Bro . William Russell said that with the exception of himself
Bro . Gibbons was the oldest member of the Lodge, to which he had
rendered substantial service as well as to the Craft in general.
His sons took great interest in Freemasonry , and he hoped that
before long one of them would join and so keep the honoured name
warm in the Lodge .
The vote was put and carried unanimously.
The W.M. was requested to convey the thanks of the Lodge to
his wife for the very beautiful wreath she had constructed and
placed on the coffin of Bro . Gibbons.
The acting. Treasurer stated that he had inspected the Lodge
accounts, which had been carefully kept and were perfectly
satisfactory.
The Brethren then adjourned .
Bro . Henry Gorham Woodford , the W.M. of this Lodge, was
born at Gravesend in 1854, and is the son of a highly esteemed
member of the Craft, who died a short time since. Hewas only
initiated into Freemasonry, so recently as 1892, so his promotion
has been rapid , though well deserved . He is a joining member of
the Lodge of Freedom , No. 77.
0 0 O Walton and E. Roberts (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ). Bros. Thos.
COLNE LODGE, No. 1645.
THE annual trip of themembers took place on Saturday, the 9th
joining the trip. The whole party numbered fifty-six, and two
saloon carriages were provided by the London and North Western
Railway Company. They left Slaithwaite and journeyed via Leeds
to Ingleton, where a good substantial breakfast awaited them at
the Ingleton Hotel.
Owing to the wet weather the party did not turn out until one
o'clock , when some of the most beautiful scenery was visited. A
walk of eight or ten miles prepared them for dinner at the same
Hotel, and which was well served , and was of a most substantial
character, reflecting the highest credit on the proprietor, Mr.
Slinger .
After the removal of the cloth Bro . Thomas Mallinson , J.P.,
W.M., Bro . G. Woodhead P.M., and Bro. Dr. Dean P.M. P.P.G.D.,
spoke a few words on the unpropitious weather they had in the
early part of the day, the beauty of the scenery, and the pleasure
they had received from the singing of the choir , to whom their
thanks were due and tendered. Bro. J. A. H.England , Choirmaster,
acknowledged the thanks on behalf of the choir . The return
journey was commenced at 6-25 p.m., and Slaithwaite was reached
a little past eleven , after a very enjoyable outing .
O
ARLECDON LODGE, No. 1660 .
THE Annual meeting was held on the 6th inst., when Brother
TA! Joseph Armstrong was installed as Master for the ensuing
year, by Bro . G. W. Kenworthy P.M. 119 P.P.S.G.W., and Bro . G.
Dalrymple P.M. P.G. Sec.
The business of the Lodge, previous to the installation , was the
initiation of two candidates, and three new ones were proposed.
After a vote of thankshad been unanimously passed to the Installing
Masters, Bros. Kenworthy and Dalrymple, Bro. H. Hartley P.M.
P.P.G. St. Br. presented Bro. W. Shaw , the I.P.M. of the Lodge ,
with a handsome P.M. jewel, with the following engraved upon
it :
Presented to
Bro . Wm. SHAW , P.M. of Arlecdon Lodge, No. 1660,
by the members, as a token of respect .
6th June 1894 ,
The excellent way in which Bro . Shaw has discharged his duties
during his year of office fully warrants the presentation.
The Lodge was then closed with the usual formalities, and the
members, to the number of over forty , dined at the Anchor Hotel,
the repast being provided by Bro , and Mrs. Moffat.
The usual toast list was gone through , and capital songs were
given by Bros. Jackson , Wilkinson , Moffat, and Bell.
O 0 O
URMSTON LODGE, No. 1730 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel, Urmston ,
TH on Monday, the 11th inst., Bro. William Henry Jolliffe W.M.
There were also present :-John Walton jun . J.W., Edward Lewis
Littler P.M. P.P.G.P. Treas., Geo. R. Lloyd P.M. Prov. G. Treas.
Sec., Walter Bowers S.D., J. Bowers Org., J. Ormrod I.G., J. H.
Marsh I.P.M. Past Masters :-G . A. Myers Prov. G.D.C., John
Slyman P.P.G.S.D., Peter Heaton P.P.G.S., Thos . W. Bone, J.
French , W. Kirk , J. Mallard, E. W. Barratt, Adam Stott, Arthur
Hawkins, and others . Visitors :-Bros. George Samuel Smith
P.M. 2359 P.P.G. Org ., F. Ridsdale Bowley P.M. 2216 , Dr. U. L.
Des ai 145 .
The principal feature of the evening was the rendering of the
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Traditional History, which was most satisfactorily performed by usual Masonic greetings. Bro. Fisher W.M.the recently appointed
the W.M. Prov. G.S.D. was then announced, and he advanced to the chair of
At the usual festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic K.S. supported by Bros. Board and Mamelok . Upon taking his
toasts were submitted . Bro. J. Hardwicke Marsh I.P.M., in pro seat in the principal chair for the first time since his appoiutnient
posing the health of the W.M., apologised for the latter on the plea to the dignity of Prov. G.S.D. for East Lancashire he was cordially
of indisposition, from which he hoped he would soon recover . He greeted with Grand and Royal honours by the Brethren in Lodge
further said that the very impressive manner in which he had assembled .
given the Traditional History without mistake of any kind, had After the reading and confirmation of minutes, the W.M.
surprised all who had been fortunate enough to listen to him , and announced the next business to be that of presenting to the Zion
he heartily wished him health and happiness . Lodge by members thereof, the portrait of Bro . Julius Arensberg
Bro . Jolliffe, in response, said that he thanked the Brethren for P.M. P.P.G.P., in celebration of his active membership of the
having appreciated his attempt of that evening, and promised that Lodge at 85 years of age. The W.M.in his address congratulated
he would endeavour to perform all his work in such a manner as to the Lodge that it possessed a Brother so distinguished as Was
enhance it, not only in the eyes of the Masonic Brethren, but also Brother Arensberg , not for his venerable age alone, but in addition
in the opinion of the public . for his long, steady, and unfailing interest in the life and progress
Bro . Ed. L. Littler P.M. P.P.G.P. Treas., in very earnest of the Lodge at every step of its career. The ripeness of his
language, proposed the health of the Visitors, saying that they were experience, the value of his counsel and his genial presence, were
always welcome to the Urmston Lodge. Oi Bro. Ridsdale Bowley enhanced by the remarkable constancy of his support in allmatters
he spoke in the highest terms, adding that gifted as he was with an Masonic. The W.M. congratulated equally Bro. Arensberg - who,
excellent voice, he was ever ready to assist in their enjoymentwhen whether he had the secret or not of perennial youth , looked the
harmony was required. freshness of perpetual spring - and the Lodge, in being so fortunate
Bro . Littler also proposed the health of Bro. Peter Heaton P.M. as to own a Brother with these treasurable and enduring qualities.
P.P.G.S., touching particularly upon his convalescence. About The portrait, which was an admirable and truthful likeness,
two months ago Bro. Heaton had met with a serious accident, and was designed to give expression to the pleasure of the Brethren ,
he was sure that he expressed the feelings ofeveryone present when and the esteem in which they held their patriarchial Brother, for
he said that they were glad to see his genial face once more. He whom they wished and prayed for a continuance of hale and
had known Bro. Heaton over twenty years, and had found him to hearty activity in the interests of Masonry for many long and
be a true and genuine Mason , and one abo, under the especial happy years . To seal and commemorate the remarkableness of
circumstances which he had mentioned, deserved the heartiest these incidents in the life and career of Bro. Arensberg,and to keep
welcome which they could accord to him . The toast was drunk them constant to the minds of the Brethren , the portrait was
with the most fervent enthusiasm . intended to take its place on the Lodge walls as a companion
Bro . Heaton , in response , said he scarcely knew how to thank picture to that of the late Bro. Elias Nathan P.M., whose talents
Bro . Littler for his kind expressions conceining him , and also the at the age of eighty - five years, and seivices to Masonry during &
Brethren for the handsomemanner in which these kind sentiments long career, bad been the theme of generaladmiration . The W.š.
uttered on his behalf had been received. He was glad to say that trusted that Bro. Arensberg would accept the address on the
he had nearly recovered from the effects of his accident, but still ground of the sincerity of the Brotherly love a bich dictated the
he had to excercise great care. For themany anxious inquiries terms of it, and concluded by congratulating the Lodge, not only
which had been made regarding him during his illness, he was very upon having the picture, but what was far better- their hale and
grateful, and in return wished them every good which it was evergreen member himself in front of it. Long might it be so .
possible for them to be recipients of. Bro . Arensberg , in reply thanked the Lodge for their great
Songs, recitations, & c., were given by Bros. F. Ridsdale Bowley , kindness to him . He assured them that he should prize their good
J. H. Marsh , Hedley Jones, Peter Heaton , Edward Roberts and ) . opinion of him and should labour with continued devotion and
Bowers. duty to Masonry, so long as the Great Architect of the Universe
0 was pleased to permit him to do so . In view of his long Masonic
O O companionship with the late Bro. Nathan , and the great loss which
be felt he had sustained himself by the removal of that Brother
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE, No. 1773. from their midst, he was very much touched with this seasonable
THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall, Pendleton , on and acceptable kindness on the part of the members of the Zion
Lodge.
Seiton W.M., Thos. Threlfall I.P.M., W.Mosley S.W., Jas. Clough At the festive board wlich followed, the usualloyaland Masonic
J.W., S. Statham P.M. P.P.G.T. Chap., F. Townson P.M. Treas., toasts were given and duly responded to. In proposing that of the
J Clarkson Secretary, W. Lambert J.D., W. Hardcastle P.M. octogenarian Past Master of the Zion Lodge, Bro . Rideal said that
P.P.G.D.C. D.C., W. Thos. Blease I.G., W.Allen Smith and R. it had pleased the powers which be to place this particular toast in
Hilton Stewards. Past Masters :-J. Harrop P.P.G.D., E.Holland, his hands. He considered it to be an honour to congratulate &
Thos. Kay, J. L. Smith and E.Roberts (FR] EMASON'S CHRONICLE). Brother who at the age of fourstore years and five could sit
Bros. John Harwocd, J. Handley , Tom Bradbury and E.Winter. in company with all religions and businesses and be equally
bottom P.M. Visitor :- Bro. E. Bardsley 993. respected in each . Bio. Arensberg had always done what he could
After the reading and confirmation ofminutes, Mr. Alexander for the benefit of those around him , and be sincerely trusted that
Henry Sellers, Commercial Iraveller, Cheetham , was successfully he might be spared for many years.
balloted for, and afterwards initiated by the W.M., he being assisted Bro. Arensberg , who was deeply affected, said that he held the
by Bros. W. Mosley, and J. Clough, the former delivering the whole of his Brethren in reverence, and old as he was, he could
Ancient Charge, and the latter presenting and explaining the never forget those who had been kind to him . He was not
Working Tools. boastful or proud, but he believed te might venture to say that he
At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and had not an enemy in Manchester. Favours had come to him
Masonic toasts having been disposed of, Bro. Samuel Statham P.M. without asking, and if he indulged in the longest speech he could
proposed the health of the newly-initiated Brother, saying that not add to their previous knowledge of wbat he had done and
Bro. Sellers had come amongst them with a very excellent attempted . He hoped he might never be a trouble to the living,
recommendation . As a body they were no better than other men , and that the impressions of that evening would remain in their
but he could assure his newly -found Brother that many valuable memories for ever. He also sincerely trusted that they would live
friendships had been engendered by Freemasonry . He himself to his age and enjoy health and prosperity , and that their pride in
might find it a very valuable he to him , for when travelling the Masonic principles would increase. He had lived with this end
abroad, after a day's work, and the despatch of his orders, he could in view , and hoped he would die a good Mason .
iuquire for a Masonic Lodge, where he would receive a hearty Cabinet copies of the portrait were presented to every Brother
welcome, and be made comfortable , and whıre he could pass a few present.
otherwise dull hours away. The proceedings were enhanced by songs, recitations, & c ., given
Bro. Sellers said , in response that, a n an could not fail to be by Bros. Brown, Ambler, Levy, Goldman, Hilton, Simpson and
impressed with such a ceremony as that through which he had Frankenstein .
passed , and it would be his constant effort to act up to the precepts
put before him . For twenty years he had had a great feeling
towards the Craft, and he had at last with all seriousness taken the
solemn step . He thanked the Brethren for having given him an
opportunity of doing so. It is satisfactory to know thus early that the Chair
The various speeches were pleasantly relieved by songs, man for next year's Festival of the Royal Masonic
recitations, & c ., given by Bros. E. Bardsley, W. T. Blease, Tom . Institution for Boys has been secured , in the person of
Bradbury , and E. Roberts . the Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire , Bro . the Rt.
O O Hon . Lord Egerton of Tatton. Cheshire has not the
same number of Lodges as West Yorkshire from which
ZION LODGE, No. 1798 .
to draw support for its chief,but what it lacks in quantity
THE regular meeting was held at the Grand Hotel, Manchester, may be , to a great extent, made up for in quality . We
TI on Wednesday, the 13th inst., the following Brethren being anticipate an exceptionally strong list of supporters from
present :- Bros. John Fisher Prov. G.S.D. W.M., Leone Levy J.W.,
S. Mamelok P.M. Treas., A. Kirkwood J.D., Walter Marshall I.G., the Chairman's Province, as well as from the important
Julius Arensberg P.M. P.P.G.P., Geo. Board P.M.P.P.G.J.D.,Geo. Masonic districts that surround it, and as a consequence
Rideal P.M., E. Roberts P.M. (FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE ), Chas. J. may predict another success for “ Our Boys ' next
Sassoon , L. Frankenstein D.C., Max Frankenberg, B. Steel, A.
Libstein . Visitors :--Bros. Jas. W.Abbott P.M. 1030 P.P.G.D.C., year .
Fred Hilton P.M. 1458 P.P.G.D.C., H. Stevens P.M. P.P.G.O.,
Jno. M. Simpson W.M. 2387, John Ambler S.W. 1345, M. P.
Smethurst P.M. 78 , Harry C. Goldman 323, C. T. Cottingham 323, The annual meeting of the ProvincialGrand Lodge
Adam Brown 100 .
The Lodge having been opened by Bro. Ridealthe Provincial of Norfolk will be held on Thursday, the 19th of July
Grand Officers entered in procession, and were received with the next, at Norwich ,
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