T O A S T I N G O U R C A N D I D A T E S ,

THE correspondent who last week addressed us under thisheading called attention to what at first blush appears

an omission iu fche regalar procedure of many of our Lodges,bufc a very good explanation of the neglect is available whenwe remember fche already long toasfc list thafc usually has to begone through , and the almost universal antipathy of newlyadmitted members to make speeches. u

On the other hand it may be urged thafc a Brother on beingpassed or raised .has become further acquainted with the workof Freemasonry, and as a consequence should be in a betterposition to express his views in regard to it than was the casewhen he appeared as an Initiate, and on this basis ifc wouldbe desirable to make a feature of giving such Brethren anopportunity of expressing their views after each of fche degreeshad been conferred.

Strange as ifc may seem ifc is none the less true that theresponse of an Initiate is often the most interesting speech ata meeting—it has the advantage of novelty, and as a first effortin Freemasonry is robbed of thafc formality and sameness thafccharacterises most of the remarks made in response to theusual complimentary toasts. This being true in the case of anInitiate the same might also be expected in the case of aBrother newly-passed or raised , and on that account tbeexperiment might well be tried of giving such Brethren anopportunity of expressing their views.

Beyond all this there is the fact thafc new Craftsmen orMaster Masons would seem to deserve some special welcomeat the social board , in order to put them more at their ease,and 'really introduce them to their fellow members in theirnew capacity, thus we think the neglect to propose a specialtoasfc on their behalf is an omission that might well beremedied, even if it caused some other par t of the afterproceedings to be slightly curtailed on the special occasionswhen a ceremony had been worked.

It is certainly the custom to do this in many of thecountry Lodges, and we have also heard it done at Londonmeetings, but as our correspondent pointed out we think it isby no means customary at metropolitan gatherings.

MISTAKEN IDEAS OF MASONRYAN interesting History of the St. John 's Lodge, of St. John 's,

New Brunswick, has recently been issued by Bro. W. F.Bunting P.G.M., in reviewing which our contemporary the" Canadian Craftsman " extracts the following :

In the early history of Masonrv in Nova Scotia and NewBrunswick, the author shows the "free and easy " mode ofgovernment assumed by the Lodges in those early times. Howthe " Derruont or Ancients " Grand Lodge of England was notat all scrupulous in granting extraordinary privileges or allowingthe utmost latitude to the Subordinate bodies holding under thisGran d Lodge. How St. Andrews, No. 155 and St. John , No.211, in Halifax , N.S., granted dispensations and started no lessthan fiye other Lodges into existence. One of these was Hiram,

No. 17, the Pioneer Lodge of New Brunswick. This Lodge,after working two years under the dispensation granted by thetwo foregoing Lodges, received a warrant from the ProvincialGrand Lodge of N.S., dated at Halifax , 6th December 1786.

The following sketch of its history shows how some of our.fraternity in those good old times understood their obligation : .- .

Hiram Lodge had an existence of only twelve years, duringwhich time, if the sparse population of Saint John be considered ,it increased quite rapidly in membership, as shown by the returnsmade to the Provincial Grand Lodge. The total additions duringthat period by initiation and affiliation numbered seventy-six.

lhe unfortunate troubles which arose in the Lodge; andeventually caused its extinction , are taken from the ProvincialGrand Lodge records and files of papers. They had their originduring the time Brother John Sinnott occupied the East. Ifcappears that he was a clerk in the office of Samuel Hake, aBrother Mason and commissary of stores of war and provisions.Hake, unfortunatel y for his reputation as a Mason and ah officialof the imperial government , was in the habit of . secreting ormisappropriating the stores and provisions in bis department.His pernicious practices were discovered by a cooper in .theemploy of the department , and reported fco the militaryauthorities. Upon the information laid by this ma,n, a court ofenquiry was summoned by order of His Excellency Brigadier!General Carletou , to which Bro. Sinnott , who was also cognizantof the embezzlement , was notified to attend, and give evidence-Previous to the hearing, Hake, who was a member of the Lodge,obtained the appointment of a committee of Brethren to bringinfluence to bear upon Sinnott to keep him away from the court ,and , if possible, dissuade him from giving his testimony.Smnott , while acknowledging that his personal feelings promptedhim not to appear as a witness, stated that it was impossible forhim to disobey the summons, as, if lie did so, he would be court:martialled , and eventuall y lose his situation and be deprived ofthe means of px-oviding for himself and family.

Upon the hearing of the case, and the finding of tho court ofenquiry, Hake was adjud ged guilty of fraud and embezzlement ,and dismissed fro m the service. He subsequentl y brought hiscase before the Lodge, under the plea that Bro. Sinnott;, as aMason , and especially as Master of the Lodge, was bound by hisMasonic ties to conceal the acts of a Brother Mason , no matterhow flagrant their character ; that , instead of acting a Brotherlypart , he had betrayed his {Hake'si secrets , and in this mannerhad done him a grevious wrong. The members of the Lodgegenerally sided with Hake. Considerable ill feeling wasengendered , eventually culminating in the suspension of Sinnott ,his deposition from the office of Worshi pful Master , and thepresentation of a memorial to the Provincial Grand Lo Ige askingfor his expulsion from Freemasonry.

This high handed and un-Masonic treatment of a Brotherwhilo occupying the chair of the Lodge was reported to E.W.Brother John ' Selby Grand Secretary, by letter signed by thePast Masters of the Lodge under the date lst August 1793, infche following words ;

" We are requested by the body of the Hiram Lodge, No.17, to acquaint the Eight Worshi pful the Grand Lorlge of thesuspension of our Bro. ,' !ohn Sinnott from the duties of his officeas Master, and that he is excluded from the benefits, of communiscation with anv of the members of this, or those of our sisterLodges in this Province , for the most vile and unprecedentedviolation of every Masonic dut y, which has not only been alread yfatal in its consequences to an aged, infirm and deservingBrother , but also tends in every possible degree to become moroso to the Craft in general. "

Upon this report considerable correspondence ensued betweenthe Provincial Grand Lodge, Hiram Lodge and Bro. Sinnott. Theletters of the latter were explicit and well-written ; he stated hiscase fairly and in good temper , and throughout the discussion ,which was protracted and lengthy, he exhibited a becoming andproper Masonic spirit.

Having heard fche statements of each party in thecontroversy, and having made a careful investigation of the wholequestion , the Provincial Grand Lodge decided, first , that theLodge went beyond its powers in arraigning and suspending itsMaster ; secondly, that even if it possessed such authority,there was no just cause why Bro. Sinnott should be subject toMasonic judgment and discipline for appearing and givingevidence in a court of law, under a summons which he was boundto obey, against a Brother who had unfortunatel y betrayed apublic trust ; and thirdly, had Bro. Sinnott refused to do so, hewould have laid himself liable to be court-martialled anddismissed from the imperial service, and would likewise haveviolated his Masonic engagements, which required him to besubject to the higher powers and to cheerfully conform to everylawful authority . Grand Lodge having so decided , directed theLodge to restore him to membership and all other Masonicprivileges.

The Lodge disobeyed the mandate of Grand Lodge anddeclined to reinstate him, giving as a reason " that they had justcause to deal with Sinnott as they did , because they were un-willing to sit with him in Lodge or to consider him worthy of theprivileges and benefits of Masonry."

For this perverseness the Provincial Grand Lodge, at acommunication held 4th March 1795, adopted the followingorder :

Eesolved. That unless Hiram Lodge, No. 17, do make suchample apology to this Eight Worshipful body, as may be to theentire satisfaction thereof , their Warrant to continue no longerin force, and the same to be reported to all Grand Lodges incommunication with us."

The Lodge addressed a letter to the Provincial GrandSecretary, of date 2nd June 1795, setting forth " that inconsequence of having come under the censure of the GrandLodge, Hiram Lodge has unanimously agreed to suspend allMasonic labours as a body, and deposited their Warrant until theEight Worshipful the Grand Lodge shall direct the furtherdisposal of it."

The ruling spirits of the Lodge were evidently formed ofstem and unyielding material ; they believed that , under any andall circumstances, a Brother Mason should screen the acts, nomatter how unjustifiable , of another Brother, and that theperemptory mandates of civil or military tribunals, with even theulterior alternative of loss of employment and dismissal from theservice, should nofc force him fco break through, what theyconsidered, a binding obligation.

A MASONIC HOLIDAY.

A FEW weeks back we referred to the account of BrotherChapman's "American Tour," appearin g in the " Devon

County Standard ," and then said we believed later portionswould be of special interest to the Craft. The following,which formed a part of last week's instalment, confirms ouropinion :ENGAGING apartments at Leland House, Winnipeg, I settled myself in

for the night , with an idea that an early meal in the morning wouldenable me to look through the leading places of interest during the day.The fates were against me, for , while taking my firs t meal , with the morningpaper before me, I suddenly came across a flaming paragraph , announcingmy arrival, with some very inflated statements setting forth my eSorts as aMasonic lecturer and author. Before getting through tho paragraph I had avisit from the representatives of each of the two daily papers, and also fromseveral distinguished Freemasons, the former to interview me on my attain-ments and to know my lecturing arrangements in the Dominion, and thelatter to invite me to the meetings of the Craft. I soon settled with thegentlemen of the Press by intimating that I was on a tour for the benefit ofmy health , and could not possibly entertain the idea of attempting to lecture.These gentlemen, having reluctantly bid me good morning,.! had to contendwith my Fraternal Visitors, who were not so readily squared. I was givento understand that they could not allow such as myself to come to Manitobawithout being properly introduced to the leading members of the Order, sothat, irrespective of my inability to lecture, I found I should have to receivethe flattering ovations of these worthy Brethren . This unlooked-fordeparture from my original programme was of course very gratif ying, butwbat I saw and heard , as a Freemason, I cannot give to the columns of anewspaper ; nevertheless, I had every reason to be proud of my reception.

This, however, did not end my surprise, or terminate my diverted plans,for at every point along my tour, for some 7,000 miles, tho argus-eyednewspaper reporter fixed me, so that I could not liberate myself from thefraternal- and devoted attention s of the Craft , and therefore the remainderof my trip became, instead of a rest , a series of Masonic receptions andovations.

Having reconnoitred the various stores, the Masonic Hall, the places ofworship, and the homes of the principal inhabitants of Minnedosa , with thesurrounding settlements, I was very pleased , after two days sojourn , to moveforward to my son's settlement, just south of Birtle, the name being anabbreviation of the Indian term, " Birdstail ," taken from a lake at the end olthat settlement, which resembles a bird's tail. Here I had an opportunity ofroaming over the prairie to my heart's content , for the news that I wascoming brought around me the Member of Parliament, the lawyer, theparson, the publisher, the merchan t , and the successful farmer; so that , inthis " out-of-the-world " place, I was greeted with a welcome that was allbut overwhelming, and before I left I had to deliver an address to tho Free-

masons of the neighbourhood , at a meeting of the Lodge. To me this wasan unexpected treat , nor could I have believed that in such a new andoutlandish settlement there could have been collected in a few days sometwenty or thirty members connected with a beautiful , well furnishedMasonic Lodge, to listen to a lecture on Freemasonry. The visit to Birtlewill live in my memory with many very happy associations.

A NEED FOR MASONIC DISCIPLINE.WE mentioned last month the un-Masonic actions of some

Brethren in our city, who are giving to the public pressthe names of those who are passing through the mysteries ofMasonry. This method of advertising has reached the pointwhere patience ceases to be a virtue. Scarcely a meeting of anyMasonic body can be held but the candidate finds his name inprint the next day. To cap the climax of such methods, a fullaccount , with display headlines, of a Masonic trial appeared inan evening paper. The case in point arising out of a bankfailure , created a great amount of ill-feeling, both out and insideof Masonic circles, and the officers of this Lodge were endeavour-ing to handle the case judiciously and in a manner to reflectcredit on the Order. It was a time for indignation to hear thenewsboys cry ing out on the streets and hotels : "All about theMasonic trial of ." "The Masons are after the bankwu-ecker," &c. This news was obtained from a Mason (?). Hasit come to pass that there is no Masonic secrecy ? Shall theproceedings of our Lodges become public property by the perfidyof some one who claims to be a Mason ? It is time that the lawwas enforced and some one expelled for the good of fche Order.—" Masonic Constellation."

Bro. Major.W. H. Smyth , of Louth, who has been ProvincialGrand Master of Lincolnshire since 1878, has placed his resig-nation , in consequence of failing health, in the hands of theGrand Master of England , and the Eight Honourable the Earlof Yarborough is to be appointed in his stead. The investitureof the new Provincial Grand Master will take place at theannual meeting of the Provincial Graud Lodge, at Lincoln,in May.

A distinguished honour has just been conferred upon one ofthe most energetic and popular of Derbyshire Freemasons. OnTuesday afternoon , at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of MarkMasons, held at their headquarters in London, Bro. Percy Wallis,of Derby, was, by a very large majority, elected to the importantposition of Grand Treasurer of England. For two reasons thenumerous friends of Bro. Wallis will be glad to hear of hissuccess. In the first place, he has been a tower of strength tothe Masonic cause for many years—having wifch commendablezeal and liberality devoted himself to the interests of theCharities—and has laboured with especial assiduity in promotingthe extension of the Mark Degree in Derbyshire. But it mayalso be claimed for Bro. Wallis's election that it has broken downa monopoly. Up to the present, the post; of Grand Treasurerhas always been had by a London resident ; and as soon as theproposal was made to appoint a Provincial man to the office , itwas met by opposition. However, it is clear from the result ofthe poll that the feeling in favour of confining the office to theMetropolis has undergone a change ; Captain Walls, a well-known London Mason , being defeated by 111 votes to 68. Oneespecially interesting feature of the election was the numerousattendance of local Masons to support the claims of Bro. Wallis.Some forty Brethren journeyed from Derbyshire to record theirvotes for him.—" Derby Eeporter."

The necessity of a Masonic Temple with proper vaults forthe preservation of the records of Lodges was duly exemplifiedat the recent fire in Toronto, where St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 16,the oldest Lodge in the district , lost the regular working booksof the Lodge, being left by the Secretary in the office of theToronto Lithographic Company. Among the books lost werefche original Boll Book of fche Lodge, containing the signatures ofthe members since the formation of the Lodge seventy-threeyears ago, the Minute Book, Member and "Visitors ' Eegister,Ledger, &c. The original Minute Book with the records of theformation of the Lodge was fortunately in another building.—"Canadian Craftsman."

The Installation meeting of the New Concord Lodge, No.813, will be held on Thursday next , 21st inst., afc the GuildhallTavern , Gresham Street , the call being for 4-30 p.m., witbbanquet at 7 o'clock. The work of the day includes theinstallation of Bro. Herbert Sprake, fche reception of the Eeportof the Audit Committee, and the usual business of the year.

AN HISTORICAL LODGE.

ON Monday evening a special meeting and festival of the

Lodge of Industry , No. 48, was held in the Masonic Hall ,Jackson Street , Gateshead, to celebrate the jubilee of the removalof the Lodge to that town.

In the province of Durham , says the " Newcastle DailyChronicle," the Lodge occupies the chief place as the oldest ofthe existing Lodges, and it has had a remarkable history whicbhas formed quite a feature in the studies of Masonic historiansfor some time past.

There was a very large gathering at the special meeting, andthe Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge honoured the occasion bytheir presence. The W.M. Bro. William Stafford presided, andwas supported by a number of the Past Masters and Officers ofthe Lodge.

The W.M. announced the receipt of a telegram from fcheDeputy Provincial Grand Master the Eev. Canon Tristram , D.D.,and a letter from Bro. E. B. Eeed P.M. P.P.G.T., who wasunable to attend through an attack of the prevailing epidemic ofinfluenza.

. In the course of the meeting an interesting paper was read,on the history of the Lodge, by Bro. E. Whitfield P.M. Amongother particulars he stated that fche Lodge met at Winlaton in1725 ; at the Two Fencers, Swalwell, in 1735 ; at DorothyJones's in 1767 ; at the Masons' Arms in 1772 ; at the Eose andCrown, 1777 ; at the New Inn , 1802 ; at the Eose and Crown,1837 ; at the Half Moon, in Gateshead , in 1845 ; at the BlackBull, 1853; at the Queen's Head, 1854; at the Greyhound ,1856; at the Grey horse, 1858 ; at the Masonic Hall, WestStreet , 1869 ; at Denmark Street, 1877 ; and at the MasonicHall, Jackson Street , 1882, up to the present time. The Lodgedates from about 1717 ; it has minutes from 1725, its Charter ofConfirmation is dated lst October 1771, and its Warrant ofConfirmation , 1845. There is also the Warran t dated 24th June1735.

At a later part of the meeting, the paper by Brother E. B.Eeed P.M. P.P.G.T. was read, whicb stated that in 1885, at thecelebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of fcheconnection of the Lodge with the Grand Lodge of England, therewas a tradition amongst the older Brethren that the Lodge wasfounded at Winlaton , shortly after Ambrose Crowley built hisiron works afc that village in 1690. This, of course, was simplya tradition , uncorroborated , so far as he was aware, by anyrecords, their earliest account of the Lodge being the meetingheld at Swalwell. Since 1885, however, the reliability of thistradition had been to a large extent confirmed. They now knewfrom records that the Lodge was founded at Winlaton , that ifcwas in existence many years afc that village, and that afterwardsit was removed to Swalwell.

After reviewing the history of the Lodge, he proceeded tostate than in 1776 it was named the Lodge of Industry, andconcluded by suggesting thafc a most appropriate memorial of theevent which was celebrated that night would be to print thecontents of their old minute book, adding thereto the date of thefounding of the Lodge, and of its successive meeting places, witha complete list of its Worshipful Masters, and their years ofoffice. Such a-publication would nofc only be an interestingsouvenir for each member of the Lodge, but it would also bewelcomed by Masons everywhere as a valuable addition toMasonic literature. The suggestion was very favourablyreceived, and there was a general feeling that it should be carriedinto practical effect.

On Tuesday last, says the " Daily Telegraph," in the saloonof Drury Lane Theatre, handsome presentations were made toSir Augustus and Lady Harris by the Master , Past Masters,Wardens, and Brethren of the Drury Lane Lodge, of which SirAugustus was the Second Master, and which, by his courtesyand kindness, holds its meetings at the famous playhouse. LordLondesborough the first Master of the Lodge, Sir F. Dixon-Hartland, M.P., Colonel Wemyss, Bros. James Fernandez,Harry Nicholls, Wilhelm Ganz, Herbert Campbell, CharlesCoote, Oscar Barrett (the present Master), J. H. Matthews (theSecretary), C. J. Phipps (the architect of the theatre), and avery large number of other Brethren , with many ladies, amongwhom was Lady Harris, attended. As the presentation originatedduring the reign of Bro. Thomas Catling the Immediate PastMaster, that Brother presided, and handed to Sir Augustus anelegantly inscribed vellum, expressing the obligation of theBrethren to him for his many kindnesses, and to Lady Harrisa valuable diamond brooch.

BRO. James Stevens, representative of the Australian Irrigation Colonies,will deliver a lecture in the Albert Hall, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh , onMonday next, 18th inst., at 8 p.m., when Professor R. Wallace, Edinburghuniversity, has kindly consented to preside.

DOCTORS AND FREEMASONRY.ME. E. F. GOULD, an eminent Mason and recognised

authority on Masonic history, has written an elaboratearticle in which he, though a layman, genei-ously tries fco provethat the medical profession has distinguished itself more thanany other in the service of Symbolical Masonry. He says : " Imust show you , if I can, thafc it is by the influence of Brethrenwho have been, or are, practitioners in medicine or surgery, morethan to the members of any other single profession, that Free-masonry has been shaped and moulded into tbe form—or perhapsit would be best to say the system (or set of systems)—in whichwe now possess it."

Mr. Gould gives a long list of the prominent Englishphysicians who were high in Masonic mysteries. Among thesewere Edward Jenner, Sir Erasmus Wilson , Sir WilliamFerguson , and Sir James Simpson. We doubt if Masonry hastaken so marked a hold upon the profession of this country. Mr.Gould refers to one American , Dr. Winslow Lewis, of whom Dr.Holmes wrote :

" You hear that man laugh ? You think he's all fun,But the angels laugh too at the good he has done ;The children laugh loud as they troop at his call,And the poor man that knows him laughs loudest of all."

" Medical Eecord " (New York) .

TOO SEVERE ON NON-AFFILIATES ,

IT is nofc denied that every Freemason oughfc fco be a memberof a Lodge, bufc , none fche less, it is a fact that many

Brethren find it difficul t to con tinually fulfil that duty. Theyare unable to remain long in any given locality, because theirnecessities require them to seek remunerative employment whereifc can best be had. Thinking thafc a change of residence requiresa change of Lodge membership they dimifc , and soon find thafcthey made a mistake in so doing. The expense of moving andgetting re-established absorbs all their savings, and they findthemselves unable to pay the affiliation fee. They are no lessfriendl y to Freemasonry, but circumstances are unfavourable totheir re-admission. Time passes, and some of them never re-affiliate , bufc they never do or say aught against Freemasonry.Instead of being severely criticised and condemned , fchey shouldbe pitied and taken by fche right hand and re-affiliated withomfee. They are not like Brethren who become displeased becausetheir way was nofc esteemed the best, and, for spite, dimit, andnever seek re-affiliation. This latter class of Brethren are notpitiable, but may be reasoned with and reclaimed.

But, not of classes of non-affiliates , bufc of too severeestimates of the whole number of them, and of too severelegislation against them, it is the purpose here to treat. Investi-gation shows that the evil of non-affiliation has been greatlyover-estimated , and that , consequentl y, non-affiliates have beentoo severely dealt with. In 1893 Bro . Jesse B. Anthony sstatistics of fifty-six American Grand Lodges showed a total ofdimissions , suspensions and expulsions , 32,093, aud a total ofaffiliations and restorations , 22,551, or a per centum of non-affiliates re-affiliated exceeding seventy, and a per centum ofactual loss less than thirty. The number raised was 43,127, andthe number who died , 10,542, making the net gain , 24,704. Inhis statistics of fifty-seven Grand Lodges, for 1894, the total ofdimissions, suspensions and expulsions reported was 31,846, andthe total of affiliations and restorations, 20,335, or a per centumof non-affiliates re-affiliated , almost sixty-four, and a per centumof actual loss very near thirty-six. The number raised was42,930, and fche number who died was 10,278, making the netgain 23,854. Bro. Josiah H. Drummond's statistics for 1894make the per centum of non-alfihates re-affiliated nearly sixty-eight. Taking Bro. Anthony 's statistics for tbe two years endingJune 1894, it is found that the per centum of non-affiliates re-affiliated exceeded six ty-seven.

It is therefore safe to say that less than one-third of all theMasons who dimit , are suspended , dropped or expelled , neverre-affiiiate. Now , does not this show that the estimate of theevil of non-affiliation is too severe, and prove that classing adimitted Mason as having no right but that of petitioning forrestoration , is also too severe ? Does not this also demonstratethat all attempted coercion of affiliation is wrong and justlycondemnable ? There is, a better way, namely, the abolishing ofall affiliation fees, and making of all Lodges so pleasant andattractive that no Mason will willingly be non-affiliated , andthat is the way that should prevail.—" Voice of Masonry."

The Pope has been asked to decide, on the instance of theBishop of Notting ham , whether it is lawful for a good Eomanistto be a member of the Primrose League, or whether that body isa " secret society " akin to Freemasonry.

LESSONS FROM NEW SOUTH WALES

A CASE of rather more than ordinary interest has just been

disposed of by the Board of General Purposes in Victoria.A Master Mason, who has visited in all the colonies extensively,and is well-known in Masonic circles in each, has been chargedwith having visited a certain Provincial Lodge some six or sevenyears since as a P.M., in which capacity he had , it seems, nofcinfrequentl y in Sydney, Brisban e, and a large number ofProvincial Victorian Lodges remained afc installation ceremoniesin fche Board of I.Ms. This Brother , it appears, received hisThree Degrees in one day in a Glasgow Lodge just before leavingfche Old Country for Australia , and in explanation of hismisdemeanour , has informed the Board that shortly after arrivalin Melbourne he took his Arch and Mark Degrees, and thoughtthat he was then a P.M., and then and there , taking the positionof a commercial traveller , was sought after by Country Lodges onaccount of his musical abilities, and visited from place to place asa P.M., subsequentl y doing the same thing in Sydney andBrisbane until advised of his mistake , since which time, somefour or five years ago, he urges that he has not availed himselfof his knowledge, but visited as M.M. only.

The explanation it seems led to some discussion , in whichP.M. Bro. Bannister P.G.R. of Geelong pointed out that variousBrethren in that city, when made R.A. Masons, were under theimpression that they enjoyed similar rights to those possessed byW.M.'s and P.M.'s of Craft Lodges, and were hard to be convincedthat this was not the case.

The Board accepted the explanation offered in the caseabove mentioned. We have referred to it simply to show thelaxity of the system followed in forming Boards of I.M.'s inVictoria, where as we have so frequently urged, not even thefcyling of the portal is seen to, and no precaution taken to preventtbe intrusion of cowans or Brethren not entitled to be present.The case is sfcill worse as regards many Provincial Lodges, whichwould, it seems, accept any strange visitor on his mere ipse dixit.at an ordinary meeting, where the excuse that the bustle andconfusion so often attendant upon an Installation ceremonycannot be advanced as a reason for not having proved him to theUtmost;.

Some Brethren, P.M.'s too, hold thafc there is no justificationfor proving or demanding proof from one claiming to be a P.M.,and that the means laid down for communicating the W. showsthafc this was not contemplated . This is most absurd. As wehave frequently contended , in each Degree in Freemasonygreater precautions are advised , even to whispered communi-cations in the Sublime Degree.

Why then, I.M.'s, to whom have been entrusted the safekeeping of the secrets of the exalted position , should treat withindifference the frequent warnings which we have given , wecannot understand. New South Wales Lodges formally opentheir Board of Installed Masters as now do various VictorianLodges, and proof of an ample character is required of all thosepresent. A feeble press has urged in protest that these areinnovations on antient customs, bufc fche fact is that antientcustoms have been so prostituted in Victoria that something likeau earthquake is necessary to awaken such fossilised individualsto a sense of their duty. We do not say that even the New SouthWales and revised English system is proof against imposture andfraud , but in any ordinary way such visiting as has beenadmitted in the special case referred to, would be impossible asan accident.

We believe that the fears of innovation are even nowresponsible in Victoria for such disgraceful ignorance of otherwisepalpable duties, that due precautions about visitors are day byday ignored. Ifc should be sufficient for these people to rememberthafc just as no Grand Lodge authorises any ritual , so it lays downho bard and fast line as to how the ceremonies of a Lodge shallbe conducted , as long as the tenets and principles of the Craftare taught , and its mysteries and secrets properly preserved. Itis the gross neglect of their preservation which we so emphaticallydeplore. And it is to the credit of the Grand Lodge of NewSouth Wales that it has, through its inspectors, preservedthe secrets of the Craft by rigidly observed practices, which,as we have shown, could only be broken through by impudentfraud.

A little more than a year ago the then Grand Secretary ofthe Victorian Constitution , Bro. Lempriere, on his own responsi-bility and without reference to the Board of General Purposes,forbade P.M. Bro. Heatley of the Yarra Yarra Lodge to formallyopen the Board , whilst in the same year, and since, the Coppinand Victorian Naval and Military Lodges have properly done thework, and the present President of the Board of General Purposes,recently at Geelong, saw the Portal properly tyled. . We have yetgreat things to accomplish in Victoria ere the ceremonies of Free-masonry are even decently conducted by some Lodges, and aleaf out of lessons thus taught by New South Wales andSouth Australia should not be pettishly and jealously discarded.—" Masonry."

EPIGRAMS." Three things must epigrams, like bees, have all :

A sting, and honey, and a body small."RILEY.

rpHE word epigram signifies Inscription , and was derived from those_1_ inscriptions placed by the ancients on their statues, temples, pillars,

&c. It is generally expressed in tho form of a little poem, in which brevity,harmony, and point , which have been admirably hit by the above lines(sometimes wrongly attributed to Martial) , aro the distinguishingcharacteristics.

Pasquin, from whom is derived the word "pasquinade " (a lampoon),was the Italian Joe Miller , and to the former has been ascribed tho epigramsand satiric literature of several ages. On his antique and imperfect statuein a corner of the Ursini at Rome, it was a custom to paste surreptitiouslythose witty and anagrammatical effusions which the authors, not daring toopenly acknowledge, pretended were " pasquinata." This form of satire,however, became so popular that tho Government attempted to suppress it,but their efforts were not successful. Werner in his "Humour of Italy,"writing of Pasquin says: "At one time he narrowly escaped being throwninto the Tiber by Annan VI., who was deeply offended by some of hissarcasms ; but he was saved from this fate by the wisdom of the SpanishLegate, who gravely counselled tho Pope to do no such act , lest he shouldteach all the frogs in the river to croak pasquinades."

To John Heywood, one of our most ancient dramatic poets (whosepatroness was Queen Mary, of Catholic memory), is ascribed the honour ofbeing the first English writer of epigrams, over 500 specimens of thisparticular class of literature having emanated from his fertile pen. Heywoodhas been considerably improved upon by subsequen t writers, and the follow-ing collection , gathered from a very wide and varied source, may not proveuninteresting to the reader.

The epigram attributed to Pope, but which Spence declares to have beencomposed by Young, was written on glass with the Earl of Chesterfield'sdiamond pencil. It is a very good example of humour, combined withsimplicity of expression :--

" Accept a miracle, instead of wit,See two dull lines by Stanhope's pencil writ."

Thomas Dunbar is the author of the following lines, whioh form thereply to a lady—Miss Charlotte Ness :

Abstract and Concrete." Say what is Abstact, what Concrete ?

Their difference define.They both in one fair person meet, *

And that, dear maid is thine.How so ? The riddle pray undo.

I thus your wish express ;For when I lovely Charlotte view,

I then view loveli—Ness."

Advice.The stamp duties on receipts were first introduced during the short

administration of " All the Talents " (1806). Fox was in his normal conditionof impecuniosity, and the following quatrain was penned on the occasion byR. B. Sheridan:—

" I would," says Fox, " a tax deviseThat shall not fall on me; "

" Then tax receipts," Lord North replies," For those you seldom see."

Lord Carlisle was very indignant upon hearing that Napoleon (I) hadgiven Lady Holland a snuff-box , and wrote some lines thereon, commencing :

" Lady, reject the gift , 'tis stained with gore.to which Lord Byron replied :—

" Lady, accept the gift a hero woreIn spite of all this elegaic stuff ,Nor let seven stanzas written by a bore,Prevent your Ladyship from taking snuff."

On the Alteration of the Liturgy.The following lines are copied from an old magazine published in the

year 1750 :—

" Where are the clergy ? doth not reformationPurely religious need a convocation ?The liturgy wants mending:—are free thinkersThe only coppersmiths ; the only tinkers ?Reject the Athanasian Creed, becauseIt guards the faith with damnatory clause.The bible hold ; its charity one cause is : -It seeks to save by damnatory clauses."

Amatory." I never give a kiss " says Prue," To naughty man, for I abhor it."

She will not give a kiss, 'tis true,She'll take one though, and thank you for it.

Thomas Moore.

The April Fool." This," Richard says, "is April day,

And though so mighty wise you be,A bet whate'er you like I'll lay,Ere night I make a fool of thee.

" A fool I may be it is true,But Dick," cries Tom, " ne'er be afraid,No man can make a fool of you,For you're a fool already made."

An Author's Complaint." It is a task to please all readers I'll agree,

But can I say that every reader pleases me ?"

On a Bad Singer." Swans sing before they dio ; 'twere no bad thing

Should certain persons die before they sing."S. T. Coleridge.

On a Bald-Headed Man." If by your hairs your sins should numbered be,

Angels in heaven were not more pure than thee."N. Faterson.

The Two Barringtons.On Barrington, Bishop of Durham, and Barrington the notorious pick-

pocket." Two of a name—both great in their way,

At court lately did bestir 'em ;One was transported to Botany Bay,And the other transported to Durham."

Person.Of George Barrington , the gentleman pickpocket, it is fair to say that by

his cleverness and good conduct he was appointed to an important positionin the colony as sort of overseer. Meeting with fellow-convicts who wereendowed with histrionic abilities, a theatre was opened in Sydney, the firstperformance being " The Revenge," and " The Hotel." Both audience andactors consisted solely of convicts. Barrington , who was one of the players,wrote a lengthy prologue, many lines of which, even from such a source,have passed into household words. Want of space precludes-mo from givingmore than the following :—

" From distan t climes o'er widespread seas we come,Though not with much eclat, or beat of drum ;True patriots all, for be it understood ,We left our country for our country's good."

A beautiful boy." Nature, doubting, made her plan,

Doubting whether girl or man ;Doubting still, her work I scan—Almost a girl, and almost man."

Ausonius.On his bed.

" Bed I scene of laughter and of tears,Where I begin and end my years ;Thou show'st how little space remains,Between our pleasures and our pains."

M. Benserade,Bibaclty .

" I went to Frankfort and got drunk,With that most learned Professor Brunck ;I went to Worts, and got more drunkenWith that more learned Professor Ruhncken,"

Richard Person, Greek Prof. TJ. of Caen, 1792-1808.Richard Person was the greatest of modem epigrammatists, as was

proved by the fact that he wrote a hundred of these trifles in one night, thesubject being Pitt's drunken habits. Subjoined is a specimen referring to anoccasion when Pitt and Dundas went drunk to the House of Commons, onthe evening when a message was to be delivered from His Majesty relative towar with France, Pitt tried to speak, but showing himself unable, was kindlypulled down into his seat by those about him.

" When Billy found he scarce could stand,1 Help, help I ' he cried, and stretched his hand ,To faithful Henry calling :

Quoth Hal, ' My friend , I'm sorry for 't;1 Tis not my practice to supportA Minister that's falling.' "

Blarney." Says Pat, ' Faith I'll tell without any disguise,

What you have now failed to discover ;The word we call blarney most surely implies,

Saying one thing and m'aning another.'"On a borrower of Books.

" Why doth a man who hath a borrowed book,The duty of returning overlook 1

He keeps a book who cannot with his brains,Keep any wisdom which the book contains."

Lord Brougham.Soon after this illustrious lawyer and statesman had been raised to tho

peerage under the title of Lord Brougham and Vaux, a wag composed thefollowing epigram :—

" Why is Lord Brougham like a sweeping-manThat close by the pavement walks ?

Because when he's done all the sweep that he can,He takes up his Broom and Valks."

Buffon's Blindness.It is related of Buffon , the celebrated naturalist , that immediatelypreceding his death he was blind, which occasioned an epigram in French,by Mrs. Piozzi. Translated it runs :—

" Buffon 's bright eyes at length grown dim,Dame Nature now no more will yield.

Or longer lend her light to himWho all her mysteries revealed."

Canvassing.

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'ng une3 wer8 caused by the personal exertions made in favourof Fox, by Lady Georgiana Spencer, the "beautiful Duchess of Devonshire,"during the contested election for Westminster in 1784." Arrayed in matchless beauty, Devon's fair

In Fox's favour takes a zealous part ;But, oh I where'er the pilferer comes, beware ;

She supplicates a vote, and steals a heart."

Church and Clergy," The church and clergy here, no doubt,

Are very near akin ;Both weather-beaten are without,

And empty both within."Dean Swift (written on a window in Chester).Cobbett and Paine.

The celebrated English reformer William Cobbett, while on a protractedvisit to America, formed the extravagant notion of disinterring the remainsof Thomas Paine, author of that . atheistical work, "The Age of Reason."The coffin containing his bones was accordingly exhumated, placed in a box,and accompanied Cobbett to England, the reformer landing in Liverpool inNovember 1819. When Cobbett afterwards exhibited the box to his friends,he observed, "There , gentlemen , are the mortal remains of immortal ThomasPaine." The skull was shown and the coffin plate exhibited, but all thatcould be distinguished of the inscription was—" Paine 180— Aged 74 years."

Before his departure from Liverpool, a dinner was given to Mr. Cobbett,at the Castle Inn, Lord Street, in honour of his return to England. It wason the evening of Friday, the 26th November 1812, and the great reformerthen explained his reason for bringing the bones away from America. Hesaid that "the remains of Paine had been dishonoured in that countrythough he was the founder of her independence; for he was the first man topropose the declaration against England, though the proposal was opposedby the celebrated Dr. Franklin. He intended to exhibit the bones in Londonto as many persons as might choose to see them, with the object of raising asufficient sum, in order that a colossal statue might be erected to Paine'smemory." It was this quixotic notion which induced Lord Byron to penthe following :—

" In digging up your bones, Tom Paine,Will Cobbett has done well ;

You'll visit him on earth again,He'll visit you in hell."

A Comparison." We, men have many faults—but women have but two :

There's nothing good they say, and nothing good they do."

A Compliment.If the above linos were hard upon the ladies, these from Lord Lyttleton

to Lady Brown will at least be acceptable :—" When I was young and debonnair,

The brownest nymph to me was fair;Now I am old and wiser grown,The fairest nymph to me is Brown."

(To be continued.)

" Book of Rarities," by Edward Roberts P.M.

PANTOMIME SEASON ,THE GAIETY RESTAURANT

Adjoins THE GAIETY THEATRE , and is quite close to THE LYCEUM ,DRURY LANE , COVENT GARDEN , THE GLOBE, THE OPERA

COMIQUE , THE STRAND, THE ADELPHI , THE VAUDEVILLE ,TERRY'S, TOOLE'S, &C, &C.

FOR MATINEES-

BEFOEE THE PEEFOEMANCE. Hot Luncheons atpopular prices in the EESTAUEANT (1st floor). ' Chops,Steaks, Kidneys and all Grills in the GEILL EOOM.

AFTEE THE PEEFOEMANCE. Dinners 3/6, 5/-, and ala Carte in the EESTAUEANT (with band). Grills andSpecial Dishes in the GEILL EOOM.

AFTERNOON TEAS IN THE RESTAURANT.

FOR EVENINGS —BEFOEE THE PEEFOEMANCE. Dinners 3/6, 5/-, and a la

Carte in the RESTAURANT (with Band ). Grills andSpecial Dishes in the GRILL EOOM.

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE. Grills and Special Dishesin the GEILL EOOM until 12-30.

THE BAND PLAYS IN THE RESTAURANT FROM 6 TILL 8 P.M.

PEIVATE DINING ROOMS fOE LARGE AND SMALL PARTIES.

Proprietors, SPIERS & POND, LIMITED .

The Theatres , &c.Drury Lane.—7-30, Dick Whittington. (Last night) .Lyceum.—8, King Arthur.Avenue.—8, Dandy Dick Whittington. Matinee, Saturday, 2 30.Princess's.—8-30, Hansel and Gretel (in English). Hatine*e, Saturday,

2-30.Strand.—8 10, Salt Tears. 9, A Loving Legacy.Adelphi.—8, The Fatal Card. (Last night).G lobe.—8, The Journey's End. 9, Charley's Aunt.Comedy.—8, A Breezy Morning. 8-40, Sowing the Wind. Matinee, Satur-

day, 2-30.Lyric—8-15, His Excellency. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30.Prince of Wales's.—8-15, Gentleman Joe. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30.Terry 's.—8, High life below stairs. 9, An Innocent Abroad. (Last night).Toole 's.—8, The Secret. 8-45, Thorough-bred.Criterion.—8-30, The Case of Rebellious Susan. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30.Haymarket.—8-30, An Ideal Husband. Matinee, Wednesday and Satur-

day, 2-30.Savoy.—8-0, Cox and Box. 9, The Chieftain. (Last night).Gaiety.—8, The Shop Girl. Matinee, Saturday, 2.Daly 's.—8, Dinner for Two. 8-30, An Artist's Model. Matinde, Saturday,

2-30.St. James's.—8-20, In the Season. 8'45, The importance of being Earnest.

Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday, 3.Gar rick.—8, The notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith. Matinee every Saturday.Royalty.—7-45, Her guardian. 8-30, That terrible girl.Theatre Metropole.—7-45, Go-bang.Alhambra.—Variety Entertainment. Grand Ballets, Living Picture*, Ao.

10-10, Ali Baba.Empire.— Variety Entertainment. Two Grand Ballets. Living Pictures, Ac.Palace.—7-30, Variety Entertainment, Ballets, &o.Oxford.—7*30, Variety Entertainment. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30.Royal.—7-30, Variety Company. Matinee, Saturday, 2-30.Crystal Palace.—Varied attractions daily.Egyptian Hall.—3 and 8, Mr. Maskelyne's Magical Entertainment.Moore and Burgess Minstrels.—St. James's Hall.—Every evening at 8,

Monday, Wednesday ancl Saturday, 2-30 also.St. George's Hall.—German Reed's Entertainment,Monday, Wednesday,

and Friday at 8; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3.Madame Tussaud's (Baker Street) .—Open daily.Royal Aquarium.—Open at 10; close at 11-30. Constant Amusement.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONBEOTHEE JOHN NEWTON presided at the meeting of

the Committee of this Institution which was held onWednesday, at Freemasons' Hall. Other members presentincluded Brothers John Hattersley, A. Mullord , S. V. Abraham ,W. H. Hubbert , A. Durrant , A. N. Frew,F. Mead, W. Baddeley,Charles Lacey, A. H. Hickman , Charles Kempton , F. G.Newton , Charles J. R. Tijou , Hugh Cotter, T. W. Whitmarsh ,John L. Anderson , 0. H. Webb , F. Bird, Eobt. D. Cummings,and James Terry Secretary, who reported the death of fourfemale annuitants , and a male accepted candidate. The healthof all the inmates of the almshouses at Croydon was reported tobe good.

R O Y A L

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 107th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVA LWILL BE HELD AT THE

FREEMASONS' TAVERN , LONDON , W.C,ON WEDNESDAY, THE 8TH MAY 1895.

THE RT. H ON. THE EARL OF MOUNT-EDGCUMBEBight Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, and Provincial Grand

Master Cornwall, in tho Chair.

Breth ren willing to act as Stewards on this most important occasion areearnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early asconvenient. Stewards are very greatly needed and their services will hevery gratefully received.

P. E. W. HEDGES, Secretary.**Offices—5 Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C.

New Barnet School of Music ,STATION EOAD, NEW BARNET.

PATRONS:The Bight Bev. the Lord Bishop of Lincoln.

The Very Bev. Dean of Eochester.Bev. G. E. Gardner , M.A. Bev. Professor Shuttleworth, M.A.

Sir Joseph Barnby. T. Morgan Harvey, Esq., J.P.Ebenezer Prout , Esq., B.A. Vicary Gibbs, Esq., M.P.

E. H. Turpin, Esq., Mus. Doo. George C. Martin, Esq., Mus. Doc.

PROFESSORS :Violin. Singing.

Mr. John Saunders. Bro. John Probert.Mr. George P. Leipold. Mr. James Blackney.Mr. Gerald Walenn. Mr. Henry Cooper.

Bro. Charles E. Tinney.Pianoforte.

Bro. J. Henry Leipold. Harmony and Counterpoint.Bro. Fountain Meen. Bro. j, Henry Leipold.Mr. P. A. W. Docker. Mr# F> A- w, Doc^,..Mr. George Hooper, A.B.A.M.Miss Maude Gurson. Violoncello.Miss Maggie Wilks. Mr. Edmund Woolhouse.

Mr. E. J. Paddi.Organ.

Mr. P. A. W. Docker.Elocution .

Trumpet and Cornet. Miss Ada Giles.Bro. John Solomons. Miss Helen Steven.

For all Particulars and Prospectus, apply to the Secretary,

NEW BARNET SCHOOL OP MUSIC.

THE NEW BAENET SCHOOL OP MUSIC will be happy to providehigh class entertainments and Ceremonial Music for Masonio Meetings,Consecrations, Installations and Ladies' Nights. Por terms :—Bro. JohnProbert, Station Eoad, New Barnet, N.

PH OTO GBAPH Y.S. HOCKETT & Co. ,

Photo graphic Pri nters ,P O T T E E S EOA D , NEW B A E N E T .NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post, securely packed, receive prompt

attention, and Prints in SILVER, PLATINOTYPE , P.O.P., giving bestobtainable results, forwarded without delay. We are also pleased to answerinquiries, and give information and advice, for which our large experiencefully qualifies us.

Price Lists on application .

CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS.Announcements nre inserted under chia head at the rate of five shillings

per inch, to appear each week i'rom lhe time the ballot papers areissued up to the day ot* election, t'ur cash with order.

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BOYS SCHOOL.Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of

FREDERICK SAMUEL LANG (Aged 10). Second Application .Son of the late Frederick Alexander Giles Woolgar Lang, Master Tailor, of114 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway, N., who was initiated in the New FinsburyPark Lodge, No. 1695, on the 17th October 1882, and was a subscribingmember to the time of his death , October 1890. Votes will be thankfullyreceived by Bros. T. G. Hodges, E. T. Mackrill , C. W. Allen ; and Mrs. F.Lang, 8 Bird Street , Oxford Street , London, W.

OLD Books and Curiosities relating to Freemasonry, Knights Templars,Rosicrucians or other Secret Societies wanted. Address, W. W.

Morgan, New 'Barnet.

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SATUEDAY, 16TH MAECH 1895.

WE ST ERN DISTRICT MASO NIC ASSOCIATIONrflHE annual meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth ,

I on Friday, 8th inst., when a most satisfactory report waspresented by the President Bro. G. S. Strode Lowe, showing thatthe Association had done a considerable amount of work duringthe past year, which included the raising of £90 for charitablennrooses.

The Treasurer 's accounts showed a small deficit caused bythe large amount of printing, &c, rendered necessary by theformation and consolidation of the Association. A generousanonymous donation of £5 has nearl y wiped out that deficit ,and opinion was expressed that the Association had been of greatbenefit to the Order during the past year, and could not fail to bestill more so in the future, when its work comes to be more fullyappreciated and understood. The whole of the executive Officerswere /re-elected, and at the close of the meeting three inegovernorships, value £5 5s each, were balloted for . the winnersbeing Lodge St. iiubyn , No. 954, St. George, No. 2025, and Bro.E W. Norton , of Barnstaple, Lodge No. 2025.

SOUTHAMPTON MASO NIC HALL COMPANY.

THE annual meeting of shareholders was held at the Hall ,Albion Place, Southampton , under the presidency of Mr.

Morris Miles. The report recorded the satisfaction of thedirectors with the financial condition of the Company. Theyhad incurred considerable expense with regard to the sanitarycondition of the premises, and were advised that during thecoming year an extensive outlay would be necessary in strength-ening the foundations of the north-west corner of the buildings.They recommended a dividend at the rate of four per cent, perannum, free of income tax , adding £75 13s 5d. to the reservefund , which would then stand at £91 13s 5d. The report wasadopted on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Brother LaFeuvre.

Bros. Barford—to whom a vote of sympathy with him inhis illness was passed—G. Cross, H. Lashmore, and G. J. Tillingwere re-elected directors ; while the Auditors Bros. Longlandand Boughton-Smith were also re-elected. The proceedingsterminated, says the " Hanpshire Advertiser ," with a vote ofthanks to the Chairman and Board of Directors for theirservices during the past year.

GRAND CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND.THE Quarterly Communication was held in the Freemasons'

Hall, Edinburgh, on the 6th , Comp. James DalrympleDuncan Depute First Principal presiding. There was a largeattendance.

On the motion of Major Allan , Glasgow, Proxy GrandAttendant of India, the Supreme Chapter, on the recommendationof the Supreme Grand Committee , resolved that the jurisdictionof the Provincial Grand Chapter of Western India be extendedto include all India—which will bring under it two Chapters inCalcutta and one in Kurrachee.

On the occasion of demitting office , owing to the operationof a new rule, a vote of thanks was passed with much cordialityto Comp. Dalrymple Duncan for the valuable services which hehad rendered to the Supreme Chapter during his eleven years ofoffice.

In acknowledging this compliment, the Chairman thankedthe members for many kindnesses and many pleasant memoriesof his eleven years of office , and congratulated the members onthe fact that instead of being an institution almost confined toEdinburgh, the Supreme Chapter was now a great bodyrepresenting, and that worthily, Eoyal Arch Masonry throughoutall Scotland.—" Dundee Advertiser."

Unlike the election of the Grand Master , which for manyyears past has been among the Freemasons of England a matterof the most fraternal unanimity, the choice of a GrandTreasurer, which also rests with the whole of the members ofGrand Lodge, several thousands in number , is, like the mytho-logical apple of discord , the subject of Considerable contention ,and last Wednesday 's Quarterly Communication was noexception. What the position is worth when it is attained ,after much struaalina. heartburning, and Frxnp .nrlitnrfi it isdifficult to say, for the Grand Treasurer nowadays has nofinancial duties to perform , the funds of the Craft , being so tospeak , in commission. He, however, sits in a high place andwears somewhat respondent "regalia ," and herein , no doubt ,the attraction lies.—" World."

THE OLD MASONIANS.

THE annual concert in aid of the Benevolent and Grant Fund of thisAssociation of old scholars of the Institution at Wood Green took

place on Friday of last week, under the presidency of Bro. J. McLeod, theimmediate Past President of the society, in the unavoidable absence of thePresident Bro. Georgo Everett.

The entertainment provided was well varied, consisting of both vocal andinstrumental music. Miss Mary Bowler sang " Once " (A. Hervey) and"Bory Darling " (Hope Temple), with great feeling and expression. MissBlanche Gotigh gave " The Enchantress " (J. L. Hatton) and " Marguerite "in a most pleasing style, and Miss Lily Winch sang " For all Eternity "(Mascheroni) with violi n obligato by Miss Edith Pearce, both being deservedlywell applauded. Miss C. Flatley agreeably rendered a solo on the pianoforte ;and Miss C. Bowler accompanied in a most efficient manner. The first twoand last named ladios we wero pleased to notice were sisters of twoenergetic members of the Association.

The enjoyment of the evening was greatly added to by a few membersand visitors of the Domatic Lodgo, No. 177, who evinced their interest in theAssociation by kindly coming forward and taking part in the programme.Bro. Coles gave his inimitable " Laughing Song," Bro. Harry Thomas sang" Big Ben," Bro. Unwin " My Sweetheart when a boy," Bro. Harphan " TheYachtsman " and " Tally Ho." Bro. Lofts played a flute solo, and Bro. E. B.Hopkins delighted everybody by playing " The lost Chord " and another pieceon his silver bells.

For tho remainder of the programme Signor Luigi Meo drew forth loudapplause by his most effective violin solos " Calabrese," " Cavatina," and"Les Abeilles," and the contributions of Messrs. C. H. Uwins, A. H.Stephenson , C. E. Terry, and C. P. O'Doherty were each much applauded andappreciated.

At the conclusion of the evening Bro. George Everett , who had enteredtho room shortly before tho close of the concert , in a brief speech promisedthat he would do all in his power to further the objects of the Association ,which he said were well worthy of support.

Bro. J. M. McLeod also drew attention to tho purpose for which theAssociation had been formed , at tho close of his remarks proposing a vote ofthanks to tho artistes of the evening, to which Mr. C. H. Uwins suitablyresponded.

Mr. B. S. Chandler Hon. Treasurer of the Society proposed a hearty voteof thanks to Bro. J. M. McLeod for presiding, tho chairman's reply bringingto a close an eniovable evening.

Contributions to the fund wore received from Bros. Sir Augustus Harris,B. V. Vassar-Smith, Jas. Terry, and Col. George Lambert, all of whom wereunable to attend.

THE London and North Western Railway Company have arranged withMessrs. W. Hill and Co., of Southampton Row, London, to prepare and

issue for the Company a list of Farm Houses and Country Lodgings to be letin the vicinity of L. & N. W. Stations in North , South, and Central Wales,the English Lake District , Leamington, Buxton, and other Tourist Resorts,so that Visitors may have the means of ascertaining what accommodation o!this description is available in the Districts mentioned. It is also intendedto include Hotels, and the better class Boarding Houses in the Pamphlet.The Station Masters are collecting the necessary information, and will beglad to receive any particulars that may be furnished to them.

It has been decided to consecrate the new LlangattockLodge, at Cardiff , on the 27th inst., when Lord LlangattockProv. Grand Master for the Eastern Division will be present.A large gathering of the Craft is expected .

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I am again a suitor for your sweet voices—I mean votes ; and I do notfear to ask because I know that those for whom I plead are really deserving.For the next election to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls our candidateis little Daisy Potter , daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Potter (W.M. Crickle-wood. 2361, J.W. Strand Lodge, 1987), who died in October 1892, leaving awidow and six children. Among my friends who aro working for this caseare Mr. George Everett (P.G. Treasurer) and Mr. James Willing jun., who,Masonically speaking, is entitled to so many letters and figures after hisname that I have not room to print them all. The late Mr. Potter was wellknown to many members of tho profession , and was universally popular.—"Referee."

We have received notice from the Directors of Spiers and Pond Limitedthat a third instalment of 4s per share, less income tax, on account ofdividend , will be posted to the shareholders of the Company on the lst prox.,and that the share transfer books will be closed from the 18th to the 31st inst.inclusive, for the purpose of preparing the warrants. This payment , withthe two instalments paid on the lst of October and the lst of January lastrespectively, makes 12s per share on account of the year ending 31st March1895, the full dividend for which will be declared in July next.

COUNTRY LODGINGS.

" A SPRIG OF ACACIA. "r IlHE funeral of Bro. E. H. S. Brock took place at LowestoftI Cemetery on Thursday, 7th inst., when a considerable

number of Brethren attended. The officiating minister was Bro.the Eev. H. S. Hume Chaplain St. Margaret 's. When theBenediction had been pronounced at the grave side, the Masonsdropped upon the coffin sprigs of acacia. Numerous beautifulwreaths were sent ; prominent was a token sent by the UnityLodge. It was in the form of a broken column, fashioned ofmoss and white primulas, resting upon a base of white camellias,upon which "Unity, 71" was worked in Neapolitan violets.—" East Anglian Daily Times."

E E P O E T S OF M E E T I N G S .We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for

insertion in our columns, and where desired will endeavour to send arepresentative to report Lodge or other proceedings.

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ST. JOHN LODGE, No. 1306.

THE regular meeting took placo at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street ,E.G., on Wednesday, 6th inst., under the presidency of Bro. C. Dawe

W.M.The ballot was taken for four gentlemen who presented themselves for

Initiation, viz., Messrs. J. P. Holland, R. Ratcliffe , L- Knight and W. A.Davies, says tho " East London Observer," and proving unanimously in theirfavour they were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order.

A ballot was taken on behalf of Bro. H. Turner, a late member of theZetland Lodge, Now South Wales, as a Joining Member, which also provedunanimously in his favour.

The W.M. then passed Bro. Dix to the second degree.This being the meeting for the election of W.M.. Treasurer and Tyler for

the ensuing year, the Brethren proceeded to that duty, electing Bro. C. V.Jenkins S.W. as W.M. ; re-electing Bro. Mograth P.M. as Treasurer ; andBro. Taylor P.M. as Tyler.

Bro. W. Harper who acted as Steward representing the Lodge at therecent festival of the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , announced thatthrough the kindness ancl liberality of the members of the Lodge and variousfriends, he had been enabled to take up a list of £172, being the fourthhighest London list.

It was proposed , and carried unanimously, that a Past Master 's jewel,of the value of £10 10s, be purchased and presented to Bro. Dawe on hisretirement from the chair.

Lodge was closed, and the meeting adjourned until the first Wednesdayin April.

The Brethren afterwards dined together, on the conclusion of whioh theusual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to.

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE, No. 1743rriHE regular meeting of the Lodgo was held on Saturday, at Anderton'sI Hotel, Fleet Street, says the " City Press," under the presidency of

Bro. T. J. O'Brien Worshipful Master, who was supported by the followingPast Masters and Officers:—Bros. F. Kearney P.M., W. J. Squires P.M.,John Stait P.M., W. J. Wall S.W., H. C. Lonsdale J.W., Thomas LovellP.M. Treasurer , G. J. Tollett Secretary, Henry Watts S.D., Henry G. ParkJ.D., W. B. Cossham I.G., S. W. Fells D.C, R. Perry A.D.C., J. Handleyand J. Boyles Stewards.

The business of the day was carried through in regular order , aninteresting discussion taking place as to the desirability of the Lodge makinggreater effort in the cause of Masonic Charity, more systematic support forthe great Institutions of the Order being advocated. On the other hand itwas pointed out that the Lodge had done much in this direction in thecomparatively short period of its existence, and that it had a record forliberality towards the Charities equal to any of the companion Lodges of themetropolis, taking into consideration the number and position of its members.A general desire was expressed to do even more in the future than had beenaccomplished in the past , and the discussion ended with the unanimousagreement to a proposition that the Master should send the Charity Boxround the Lodge, on behalf of the Institutions, whenever he considered itdesirable.

Bro. John Handley the Steward of the Lodge made a presentation of ahandsome Charity Box, which was heartily accepted by the Master on behalfof the Brethren , and it being passed round for inspection some contributionswere made towards what it was hoped would become a useful fund for therelief of distress in years to come.

Begret was expressed at tho absence of Bro. C. E. Ferry, a Past Masterand late Secretary of the Lodge, who was prevented by illness fromattending. Some routine business was disposed of , Lodge was closed,and the company repaired to the reception room, where the lady friends ofthe members had assembled previous to sitting down with them at thebanquet.

The feature of a ladies night in connection with this Lodge is one thathas found considerable favour in the past , and the success of this year'smeeting proved that its popularity was by no means decreased.

The company at the banquet table numbered eighty-eight, the ladiesprobably being in the majority.

• At the conclusion of tho dinner tho Master briefly submitted thetoast of the Queen and the Craft , referring to the glorious reign of QueenVictoria , and the great strides Masonry had made since Her Majesty ascendedthe th rone.

Bro. Past Master Stait submitted the next toast, that of the WorshipfulMaster. He felt it a privilege to propose this, as he knew it was sure tomeet a most cordial response-and the health of their Master fully deservedsuch a reception—as Bro. O'Brien had won the appreciation , the respect andthe regard of every Brother of the Perseverance Lodge, in saying which thespeaker felt he rightly guaged how much they appreciated Bro. O'Brien astheir head.

The Master tendered his thanks for the toast and its reception . He felthe had had a very succesful year of office—at least he was satisfied withwhat had been done, and from tho way in which the members ralliedround him at the different meetings he thought and hoped they also weresatisfied.

The next toast on the list he regarded as a double one, first the ladies,and then the Visitors, and these had been coupled in order to save time.They were especially pleased to have the ladies at a meeting of the Lodgeonce more, which was an annual event popular with the members. Heknew that in years gone by, when his place had been at the other end of thetables, the ladies had not appreciated long speeches, and he had thereforedetermined that they should not have an opportunity of murmuring thisyear. The Lodge had always striven to make the Visitors enjoy themselves,and the members hoped they never had anyone go away but would be pleasedto come again.

Past Master Dormer replied for the Ladies, and Past Master Roots forthe Visitors, each expressing thanks for tho entertainment provided , andpleasure at the satisfactory report made of what was being done by theLodge.

Another adjournment was now made, the remainder of the evening beingspent in dancing, with a few songs and instrumental music in the intervals.The whole of the evening 's programme was most successfully carried out ,and general enjoyment ensued.

The Visitors to the Lodge included :—Brothers John Lusty 1259, H. S.Timpson W.M. 1612, G. J. Dickinson 488 (New York), G. Dickinson P.M.1631, W. Gunn 624 (Kilwinning) , E. B. Hopkins 1381, W. W. Morgan 177, J.Mascham 861, W. Roots 1273, A. J. Kirk 45, W. M. George 1897, G. Aylett193, C. Gray 1278, &c.

SOUTHGATE LODGE, No. 1950.

THE Lodge held its installation meeting at the Eailway Hotel , NewSouthgate, on Thursday, 7th, when Bro. W. T. Winsor was installed

by Bro. Lewis P.M. P.P.D.C. Herts. Bro. F. E. Pyne was raised to the thirdAr\rt\ *e\irk rvt* "Rfrt T.ntwtoHUgi-GO *JJ ULW. -L-ltJ " JO.

At a banquet which followed, tho outgoing Master Bro. Newman waspresented with a valuable P.M.'s jewel in appreciation of his services for thepast year.

BARNET LODGE, No. 2509.

THE regular meeting was held on Thursday, at the Assembly Booms,New Barnet , under the presidency of Bro. J. M. McLeod P.P.G.W.

Derbyshire Secretary of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys, who wassupported by R. Cranston S.W., J. A. Witthaus J.W., H. T. Matthews, G.C,Treas., F. S. Plowright Sec, J. Falconer S.D.. W. Baddeley I.G., W. SargeantLee P.M. D.C, Harold Imray and W. Fitch Stewards, Frank Attree,Dr. Roughton ; and Visiting Brethren : A. Shilling, J. Wood , and W. W.Morgan.

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees, and Bro. Roughton wasraised , after which tho ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour ofMr. Alcwyn Harries, a candidate for initiation. The Treasurer gave noticeof a motion to vote a sum of five guineas from the Lodge funds for thepurchase of a Past Master 's jewel for presentation to the W.M. on thecompletion of his year of office , which had been *one of great importanceto the Lodge, and had been carried out thus far in a most satisfactorymanner.

Bogrets were tendered on behalf of several Brethren who were absentthrough ill health, tho prevailing epidemic causing a marked effect on theattendance ; and then the Lodge was closed.

After supper the Master proposed the customary loyal toasts, which werehonoured.

Brother Cranston Senior Warden submitted the health of the Master,referring to the high reputation enjoyed by Bro. McLeod ,for perfection inworking, a reputation that had been fully maintained by his performances atthe Barnet Lodge, where the ceremonies had been performed in really perfectstyle. It was an immense advantage to a new Lodge to have a Master sofully qualified to discharge the duties of the chair as Bro. McLeod was, andhe hoped that the example set by the first Master of their Lodge would serveas an incentive to those who would preside in years to come to do everythingin their power to continue the good work, commenced under such favourableauspices.

Bro. McLeod , in reply, thanked the Brethren for their kind reception ofthe toast. The especially kind and flattering remarks of the Senior Wardenhad made the task of acknowledgment even more difficult than usual. Heregretted his absence from the last meeting of the Lodge, but felt themembers would excuse him when he said that it was an importantengagement in the interests of the Masonic Institution with which he wasassociated that called him elsewhere. His opinion was that the Master of aLodge should regularly attend its meetings, and should not absent himselfwithout very special cause. It was this feeling that caused his attendancethat day, for he was far from well, and had been really unable to leave homethe day before, but feeling that the interests of the Lodge would best beserved by his presence he had made a special effort , and already felt thebetter for tho change. Tho state of his health was the best excuse he couldoffer for any shortcomings on his part , and he felt the generosity and goodfeeling of the members would excuse him. He was glad to know they wereapproaching the end of the first year of existence of the Lodge—this mightappear a strange remark , but the first year of a Masonic Lodge was always ananxious time—theirs had been no exception—and it was pleasing to knowthat they had progressed so satisfactorily thus far. He was much indebtedto the members for the support they had given to his list as a Steward at therecent Festival of the Benevolent Institution , which had resulted in a totalof forty-five guineas being contributed from their new Lodge. This was notonly a fair average amount, but a really creditable performance from so younga Lodge. Before sitting down he desired to say how gratified he was thatthe Senior Warden of the Lodge had announced his intention of going up asa Steward for the Boys School. Had he consulted him before determiningon this course he should probably have urged him to wait for a time, but asBro. Cranston had put his hand to the plough ho should not ask him to turnback, but would use every effort in his power to ensure a successful result.He was convinced the members would support the S.W. as far as they wereable.

Bro. Cranston said his list already amounted to forty guineas, and hefelt sure would be augmented ere long. He had long desired to be arepresentative at one of the Institution Festivals, and as Senior Wardenof tho Lodge had taken the opportunity of offering his services. He hopedall the members of the Lodge would respond to his appeal, and thus makehis contribution an acceptable one for the Boys School.

The Master next submitted the toast of the Visitors, to which each inturn replied, complimenting the Lodge on its progress and, above all, on thezeal displayed in the cause of Charity, the contributions of the membersalready exceeding £160, although the Lodge was not consecrated until Junelast.

The Officers of the Lodge were next toasted, the Treasurer respondingon their behalf , after which the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings.

PEOVINCIAL

ROYAL YORK LODGE, No. 315.

THE annual installation was held at thc Boyal Pavilion, Brighton , on the5th inst.

The chief business was the installation of Bro. B. W. Drury, the ceremonybeing impressively performed by thc retiring W.M. Bro. Harry Kent who had

ccupied the chair with marked ability during the past two years, and was"resented with an addition to his Past Master 's jewel in the shape of barsbearing the dates of his two years of Mastership.

The Lodge having been closed , the Breth ren adjourned to the Banqueting¦Room where they sat down to an elegant banquet.

The newly-installed W.M. was supported by several Grand Officers,Provincial Grand Officers , and Past Masters of Lodges, the company number-ing nearly sixty, including also the Worshipful Masters of many of the Lodgesin the Province.

Bro. Harry Kent I.P.M. proposed the Worshipful Master. Ho had , hesaid known Bro. Drury throughout the whole of his Masonio career, and feltthat in electing him as their W.M. the Brethren had made a wise choice, andone they would never repent. Ho was also confident their newly-installedW.M. would do his utmost to carry out the duties of his office with satisfactionto himself and to the Eoyal York Lodge.

The W.M. responded. The Boyal York Lodge was, he said, ono of thelargest in the Province, and it would be his aim to make it one of the best,and to endeavour to emulate the excellent work of his immediate PastMaster.

CAMBRIAN LODGE, No. 364.

THE annual installation took place on Tuesday, at Neath, when BrotherPast Master Walter Whittington installed his son Bro. Matthew

Whittington S.W. into the chair.The customary banquet was held in the evening at the Castle Hotel.

TEES LODGE, No. 509.

THE jubilee of the Lodge was celebrated at the Freemasons' Hall,Stockton , on the - 7th inst., when there was a very large attendance of

Brethren , the Lodge being honoured with the attendance of the DeputyProvincial Grand Master Canon Tristram , D.D., P.G.Chaplain of England.Bro. Frederick Lindley Dodds W.M. presided , and was supported by, amongothers, several Provincial Grand Officers.

After the opening of the Lodge, the hymn " Hail, Eternal " was sung,after which the W.M. briefly introduced the fact that that night the Lodgewas celebrating its jubilee , and they wore marking the occasion by theunfurling of a Lodge banner.

The anthem " The Glorious Majesty " was sung by Bros. D. Whitehead ,Leatham, and J. Nutton of Durham Cathedral choir.

With a very eloquent speech, the Deputy Provincial Grand Masterunfurled the new banner. The speech of the esteemed Canon was remark-able for its historic and Masonic character, and was listened to with thegreatest interest.

A vote of thanks having been awarded to the Eev. Canon Tristram,P.M. Barton proposed a vote of thanks to the Officers of Provincial GrandLodge for their attendance, which was seconded by Bro. A. Jobling I.P.M.

Bro. Aid. T. G. Mabane P.G.J.W. South Shields responded , and Bro. E.Hudson P.G.S. presented to the W.M. a cabinet photograph of Bro. SylvesterReed, of Whitby, who is still living, and was J.W. of the Lion Lodge at thetime of the consecration of the Tees Lodge, in 1845.

The W.M. accepted the photograph on behalf of the Lodge. Thankswere also passed to the W.M. for presenting the banner and the Lodge wasafterwards closed.

TEMPLE LODGE, No. 558.

ON Tuesday, 5th, Bro. Clifford J. Saunders S.W. was installed W.M., theinstallation ceremony being performed by Bro. Bettle. The Assistant

Officers for the year were subsequently invested.

ARBORETUM LODGE, No. 731.

THE installation took place at the Derby Masonic Hall, on. the 13th instThere were close upon 100 Brethren present. The W.M.-elect Bro. W

W. Haywood was installed by the I.P.M. Bro. G. H. Ward, the ceremonjbeing impressively performed. A banquet was afterwards held.

STAMFORD LODGE, No. 1045.THE annual festival of St. John was held at the Town Hall, Altrincham,

on Monday, 4th inst., when there was a large number of members andVisiting Brethren to witness the installation of Bro. H. H. Mayor S.W.

Bro. Coningsby Disraeli, M.P., forwarded the following telegram fromHigh Wycombe : " Please accept congratulations on your installation. Sotouch regret am too unwell to meet you and the Brethren to-day."

_ The Lodge being opened in the first degree, Mr. John Ferguson wasinitiated into the mysteries and privileges of tho Craft by Bro. R. H. PotterP.M.

The installation ceremony was undertaken by Bro. J. W. Byrom theretiring W.M., who, in placing his successor in the chair, performed a verypleasing and commendable feature. He was ably assisted by Bro. JohnSiddeley P.M. P.P.G.A.D.C , and Bro. J. Foden P.M.

At the close of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to a banquet, providedby the genial host of the Unicorn Hotel , Bro. F. Rohlederer.

CINQUE PORTS LODGE, No. 1206.THE installation of Bro. Chas. Woodruff took place at the Bell Hotel,

Sandwich, on Tuesday, 5th inst. The ceremony was performed in avery impressive manner by Bro. W. Mate P.M.

The installation banquet followed, the musical portion of the programmebeing ably carried out by Bros. Byron Dewhurst, Halward , C H. Baker andTroman , Organist of St. George's, Deal.

Among the business transacted by the Lodge was the voting of £5 forthe relief of the poor of the town. The relief , in the form of gifts of coal, wasdistributed some weeks ago.

o o oWALKER LODGE, No. 1342.

A LARGE number of Brethren were present on the 13th inst., at the

Masonic Hall, Shakspere Street , Newcastle, to witness the installation°i Bro. W. Anderson P.G. Steward, as Worshipful Master for the next twelvemonths.

Bro. John Watson officiated as Installing Master. In the evening abanquet was held at the Grand Hotel, Barras Bridge, presided over by theWorshipful Master.

BOOTLE LODGE, No. 1473.

THE members met on Thursday, 7th inst., in the County Hall, Bootle, tocelebrate the twenty-second anniversary of the formation of the Lodge.

There was a large attendance , the chair being taken by Bro. R. Eawlinson,who afterwards installed his successor in a most effective manner, and wassubsequently presented with a P.M.'s jewel.

TRAFFORD LODGE, No. 1496.THE regular meeting was held at the Western Hotel, Moss Side,

Manchester , on Monday, llth inst., those present being Bros. Percy E.Land W.M., Ramsey Knight S.W., Chris. A. H. Preston J.W., Geo. BurslemP.M. Treas., J. 0. Gillman P.P.S.G.D. Sec, W. Yeadon S.D., John DoneJ.D., H. Russell I.G., D. Johnson P.M. D.C, H. P. Jones P.M. P.P.G.R.,John Morris P.M., Walter Biggs P.M., J. W. Rathbone P.M., Jos. KershawP.M., H. Preston , Walter Lees, T. L. Frith, Chas. F. Davies, ThomasJackson, C. H. Moss. Visitors:—0. H. Clubb 1633, A. E. Burgess J.D. 1459,C. B. McLeish 322, E. H. Flower P.M. P.G.Tyler E.L. Tyler.

The Lodge was opened in due form, and the minutes of the previousmeeting read and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for Brother F. H.Krause of the De Tatton Lodge, No. 2144, as a Joining Member and declaredin his favour.

The Lodge was opened in the 2nd Degree, when Bros. Preston and Mossanswered tho questions leading to the 3rd Degree. The Brethren adjournedfor tea.

On re-assembling tho Lodge was opened in the 3rd Degree, when Bro.H. Preston was raised by Bro. Burslem P.M. (the W.M. being preventedfrom taking tho ceremony by a severe cold), and Bro. C H. Moss was raisedby Bro. Eathbone P.M. The Working Tools of a M.M. were given to thenewly-raised Brethren by Bro. Knight S.W.

. At the social board whioh followed , after the Loyal toasts had beenhonoured the healths of the newly-raised Brethren wero proposed, heartilyreceived and responded to. The various toasts were relieved by songs andrecitations by Bros. Lees, Moss, McLeish and Clubb. Bro. Lees presided attho Pianoforte.

THE annual installation took place at the Masonio Hall, Caer Street,Swansea, on Monday, 4th inst., when a large number of Brethren

assembled to witness the installation of Brother William Henry Lewis Prov.Grand Steward Eastern Division of South Wales as Worshipful Master fortho ensuing year. Owing to the much regretted absence, through illness, of

CARADOC LODGE, No. 1573.

Bro. Marmaduke Tennan t D.P.G.M., the W.M.-elect was presented forinstallation by Bro. Dr. Hall P.P.S.G.W., after which the ceremony wasvery ably performed by the Installing Master Brother N. M. Grose P.P.G,Superintendent of Works.

The banquet took place at the Mackworth Arms Hotel.

o o oALBERT EDWARD LODGE, No. 1780*

THE last of the Installations of this season in the Southampton districttook place on Tuesday, 5th inst., says tho " Hampshire Independent,"

when Bro. Charles Alexander S.W. was installed as Worshipful Master,the ceremony being admirably performed by Bro. J. C. Jordan.

At the close of the ceremony a hearty vote of thanks was passed toBrother Jordan both for his services as Installing Master and W.M. duringthe past year, a Past Master's jewel being voted to him from theLodge funds.

The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institutionfor Boys, the amount , which was supplemented by a private subscri ptionfrom Bro. C Perress, to bo placed on the list of Bro. M. Emanuel , who isgoing to the approaching Festival of the Institution as a Steward.

The report of the Auditors, showing the Lodge to be in a flourishingcondition financiall y, was presented by Bro. Drysdall , and adopted*

After business was over the Brethren sat down to a banquet , admirablyserved by Bro. Biggs, under tho presidency of tho W.MJ , to whom manyhearty good wishes woro extended for a successful year of offico. The usualMasonic toasts were proposed and responded to.

VERNON LODGE, No. 1802.THE anniversary was held on Monday, at Retford, when Bro. J. W. B.

Housley, M.A., was installed Master. The Provincial Grand Masterof Notts. Bro. Lieut.-Col. Newton was present, as were also several Visitorsfrom the West Riding and other Lodges.

LONDONDERRY LODGE, No. 2039.

ON Monday, 4th inst., at the regular meeting held at tho Masonic Hall,Sunderland , Bro. William Scott W.M. in the chair , a handsome gold

Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro. James Lee I.P.M., in recognitionof his services as W.M. during the past year. The jewel bore the followinginscription i—

Presented toBRO. JAMES LEE I.P.M.,

by the Officers and Brethren of the Londonderry Lodge, No. 2039,as a token of respect and esteem, also to recognise his excellent services as

W.M. in 1893-94.

WAVERTREE LODGE, No. 2294.

THE annual gathering of this comparativel y young Lodge took place at theCocoa House Hotel, Wavertree, Liverpool, on Wednesday, 13th inst.,

when Bro. Thos. Gauton Parkes was installed Master, in the presence of agoodly number of Brethren and Visitors. The duties of Installing Officerwero performed by Bro. E. Foote the first Master of the Lodge.

The I.P.M. Bro. W. H. Bicknell was prevented from being present through

an attack of influenza , and the presentation to him of a Past Master's jewel ,supplemented by a handsome silver five o'clock tea service, had to bedeferred.

At the banquet which followed , tho usual Masonic toasts woro honoured ,and tho proceedings were enlivened with musical selections.

ALA N LODGE , No. 2368.fjp HE usual monthly meeting took place on Wednesday, 6th inst., at_L Alderley Edge. There were nearly twenty Brethren present. Theonly important business of tho evening was the initiation of Mr. W. G. Clegg,of Winslow.

BELVEDERE CHAPTER , No. 503.

ON the 27th ult., the installation of Principals took place in thohandsome Chapter Room at the Freemasons' Hall , Brewer Street ,

Maidstone, in the presence of a number of distinguished Companions andmembers of the Chapter.

The Belvedere is one of the senior Chapter in Kent, its warrant beingdated in 1856, whilst many of the most distinguished Eoyal ArchFreemasons in Kent have been enrolled among its members.

EOYAL AECH

The installation ceremony was most ably carried out by Comp. T. S.Warne G.S.E. of the Province, when Comps. J. L. Sade Z., E. Weller H.,and H. M. Apps J. were installed with the accustomed formalities, andthe subordinate Officers duly invested with the collars and jewels of theirOffices.

The Companions afterwards partook of their annual banquet at the NewInn Hotel.

MAEK M A S O N R Y

BRIGHTON LODGE, No. 426.

THE annual installation meeting was held at the Eoyal Pavilion , Brighton,on the 12th inst., when Bro. John Wood Prov. G.S.O. was installed

W.M. for the ensuing year. The ceremony was admirably performed by tharetiring W.M. Bro. J. J. Clark, the charges being delivered by Bros. Gill, W.and W. B. Isworth.

On behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge, the W.M. presented BrotherJ. J. Clark with a Past Master's gold jewel in appreciation of the ablemanner in which he had carried out his duties as W.M. during the pastyear.

On the closing of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to an elegantbanquet under the presidency of the newly installed W.M.

Bro. J. J. Clark , in proposing the Worshipful Master, said he had thohonour and pleasure that afternoon of installing Bro. John Wood—one ofthe most worthy Masons in the Province—as W.M. Not only had Bro. Woodbeen one of the founders of the Lodge, but, in all the Offices ho had filled ,ho faithfully discharged the duties imposed upon him, and would prove apopular and indefatigable W.M. As W.M. of the St. Cecilia Lodge, BrotherWood had admirably carried out the duties of his high office , and he wassure all the Brethren would join him in heartily wishing Bro. Wood aprosperous and happy year as W.M. of the Brighton Lodge.

The W.M., on rising to respond was warmly received. He felt gratefulfor the kind expressions of Bro. Clark, and for the truly fraternal manner inwhich ho had always been received in Masonry. He could assure theBrethren he would do his best to carry out the duties of his office.

ROSE CROIX MASONRY

AT the annual meeting oi the St. Aubin Eose Croix Chapter , No. 20, heldat the Masonic Booms, Morice Town, the E. and E.P. Staff

Commander James B. W. Quinn B.N. was enthroned as M.W.S. for theensuing year, the ceremony being performed by the retiring M.W.S.

In August 1893, says the " Western Morning News," when the St. AubynCraft Lodge returned to its original home at Morice Town, the various degreesconnected with it commenced a new era of existence, and the Bose CroixChopter, which had been in abeyance for several years, was re-established.

The M.W.S. for the ensuing year received hearty congratulations frommembers and visitors present on this occasion, and many good wishes wereexpressed that the St. Aubyn Chapter might quickly be restored to its formerprosperous and brilliant position on the roll of Eose Croix Masonry.

THE NEW ZEALAND Q UESTIONWE are asked to give publicity to the following, issued by

the Lodge of Otago, No. 844 under the EnglishConstitution :

In the year 1890 certain Brethren of the Lodge of Otago, No. 844, in theDistrict of Otago and Southlan d, New Zealand , seceded and joined an un-recognised body styling itself the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. BrotherArthur John Barth was the Worshipful Master at this time, and the saidBrother surreptitiously removed the Warrant of the said Lodge and deliveredit to this unrecognised body. The said Brother Arthur John Barth wascommunicated with verbally and in writing by the District Grand Masterof the Province, and asked to return the Warrant ; to this he has notresponded.

A substantial minority, among whom were some founders of the Lodge,remaining loyal, and wishing to continue the Lodge under clause 219 of theBook of Constitutions, applied to their District Grand Master, Bro. ThomasSherlock Graham, who granted them a Dispensation dated 4th June 1890,under which they have continued to meet as a Lodge, made, passed, andraised Freemasons, and are now working under same.

Under the circumstances above stated, the District Grand Master,brough his Distjict Grand Secretary, forwarded to the then Grand Secretary,

the V.W. Brother Colonel Shadwell Clerke, a petition fully signed, for a" duplicate " Warrant. After a long interval a reply was received statingthat there was no power under the Book of Constitutions to issue a" dup licate " Warrant , but no allusion was mado to a Warrant of Confirma-tion or any information afforded as to what might be done to help theBrethren.

The loyal Brethren of this Lodge then applied by petition for a Warrantof Confirmation. All names to be put on the said Warrant of Confirmation ,together with the usual fee of two guineas, were forwarded to tho GrandSecretary on the lst August 1891, the petitioners stating that the originalWarrant had been surreptitiously removed as stated above, and was, as faras they wero concerned , "lost."

No reply was received by the Lodge of Otago to this petition , nor yet areceipt for the money forwarded , for nearly eighteen months ; this longinterval included the period prior to the death of the late lamented GrandSecretary. At length a receipt for the two guineas from the present GrandSecretary, the V.W. Bro. Letchworth , reached the hands of the DistrictGrand Secretary of the Province, the receipt stating that the amount hadbeen put to suspense account , and that the District Grand Master had beencommunicated with , the subject matter of the communication being thatas the original was neither lost or destroyed, a Warrant of Confirmationcould not be forwarded—in other words all help was refused the loyalBrethren.

It will be seen from the above that the loyal Brethren of the Lodge ofOtago, 844, now numbering upward of fifty, are being positively driven away ;the original Warrant is certainly " withheld ," and as certainly "lost " sofar as they are concerned , and to state that under the circumstancesa Warrant of Confirmation cannot be granted seems to them only aquibble.

A long correspondence on the above matters, spreading over a periodof three years and a half , has taken place between the District GrandMaster, the late and present Grand Secretaries, and the Colonial Board—the latest phase of the unfortunate affair being a letter from the DistrictGrand Master, Bro. Graham, dated lst March , and the reply thereto of theGrand Secretary, Brother Letchworth , dated 6th July 1894. Copy of thereply is given herewith and fully explains the matter.

UNITED GEAND LODGE OF ENGLAND.Freemasons' Hall,

Great Queen Street , London, W.C.6th July 1894

DEAB SIB AND BROTHEK," Adverting to your letter of the lst March , I regret that you should

consider the tone of my letter to you of the 20th December as undecided.It expressed the opinion of the Grand Begistrar , who is the legal adviser ofthe Colonial Board.

" Your letter of the lst March appears to assume that the case of aWarrant which has been stolen from the proper custody, or otherwiseimproperly abstracted , falls within the meaning of Article 126, Book ofConstitutions as "lost ," so that the M.W. Grand Master can issue aWarrant of Confirmation ; but this view, the Grand Begistrar informsme, is one opposed to the construction adopted by the Grand Lodge ofEngland.

" While the Warrant remains in being, it is the established law that aWarrant of Confirmation cannot be issued.

" The righ t course is for the Brethren entitled to the Warrant to proceedbefore the District Masonic Authorities against those who detain it , if theybe Brethre n under the jurisdiction of such authorities, but if not so subject ,the Grand Begistrar considers the ordinary civil remedies must be sought,as in the case of other persons' property.

" The Grand Master in the present instance has no power to issue aWarrant of Confirmation , though it is a matter of extreme regret that suchan occurrence has taken place.

" The Grand Master is advised that he is unable to interfere, and thatthe remedy lies entirely in the hands of the Brethren in the District to whomthe Warrant belongs.

" I am, Dear Sir and Brother," Yours faithfully and Fraternally,

"E. LETCHWORTH,Grand Secretary.

" WOR. BRO. T. SHEELOCK GEAHAM,D.G.M. Otago and Southland."

Action cannot be taken in this matter on the advice tendered in thoGrand Secretary's letter of 6th July 1894,

1. Because the offending parties do not consider themselves underthe jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, and would takeno notice save to be offensive in every possible way.

2. Because no title to the Warrant surreptitiously removed can beproved in a court of law, the Book of Constitutions being of nouse in such a court , to say nothing of the scandal that wouldattach to any such abortive proceedings.

The present extraordinary position of the Lodge of Otago is—1. On 4th June 1890 they received a Dispensation from their District

Grand Master, under which they continued to meet and are nowacting.

2. On lst August 1891 they forwarded the sum of Two Guineasfor a Warrant of Confirmation , and hold receipt for same fromthe Grand Secretary.

3. That from the date of the said Dispensation—4th June 1890—until the present time they have forwarded through their DistrictGrand Secretary all amounts due to Grand Lodge for Membersmade in, or affiliated to their Lodge ; receipts for the said amountshave been regularly received from the Grand Secretary's office ,and the whole circumstances as heretofore stated were fullyknown to the late and presen t Grand Secretaries and the ColonialBoard.

4. The Warran t is virtually "lost " in every sense, and cannot bsregained by any power in the District.

SYDNEY JAMES P.D.D.G.M.,District Grand Secretary.

Dunedin, 20th October 1894.

2203 Farnborough and North Camp,Farnborough

2258 W.D. United Service, E. Stone-house

2412 Ashfi eld, Sutton-in-Ashfield2434 Anderida , Eastbourne

Thursday.House Committee, Girls School,

Battersea, at 4-306 Friendship, Criterion

23 Globe, Freemasons-hall49 Gihon , Guildhall Tavern55 Constitutional, City Terminus

Hotel63 St. Mary, Freemasons-hall

169 Temperance, Deptford179 Manchester, Anderton 's657 Canonbury, Holborn Best.733 Westbourne, Holborn Rest.813 New Concord, Guildhall Tav.

1287 Great Northern, Freemasons-h.1321 Emblematic, Bridge Ho. Ho.1365 Clapton , Great Eastern Hotel1475 Peckham, Camberwell1598 Ley Spring, Anderton's1613 Cripplegate, Albion1623 West Smithfield , Freemasons-h.1901 Selwyn, East Dulwich2310 London Scottish Eifle , Criterion

42 Belief , Bury, Lane.56 Howard Brotherly Love, Little-

hampton57 Humber, Hull98 St. Martin , Burslem

100 Friendship, Great Yarmouth203 Ancient Union , Liverpool230 Fidelity, Devonport245 Mechanics, Jersey267 Unity, Macclesfield268 Queen's Arms, Ashton-under-

Lyno280 Worcester, Worcester286 Samaritan, Bacup322 Peace, Stockport343 Concord , Preston345 Perseverance, Blackburn350 Charity, Farnsworth363 Keystone, Whitworth367 Probity and Freedom, Rochdale394 Southampton, Southampton425 Cestrian, Chester430 Fidelity, Ashton-under-Lyne489 Benevolence, Bideford523 John of Gaunt , Leicester600 Harmony, Bradford605 Combermere, Birkenhead659 Blagdon , Blyth

663 Wiltshire Fidelity, Devizes758 Ellesmere, Euncorn777 Boyal Alfred, Guildford802 Eepose, Derby833 Afan , Aberavon939 Pelham, Worksop940 Philanthronv. Stockton

1000 Priory, Southend1011 Bichmond, Manchester1037 Portland, Portland1042 Excelsior, Leeds1184 Abbey, Battle1327 King Harold, Waltham Cross1332 Unity, Crediton1393 Hamer, Liverpool1432 Fitz-Allan, Oswestry1459 Ashbury, West Gorton1464 Erasmus Wilson, Gravesend1470 Chiltern , Dunstable1512 Hemming, Hampton Court1534 Concord, Prestwieh1562 Homfray, Bisca, Mon.1594 Cedewain, Newtown, Mont.1776 Landport, Landport1821 Atlingworth, Brighton1869 Sandown, Sandown, I. of W.1872 St. Margaret , Surbiton1887 St. Hilda, Wallingford1892 Wallington, Carshalton2107 Etheldreda, Newmarket2158 Boscombe, Boscombe2226 St. David, Rhymney2268 Hallamshire, Sheffield2302 St. Mary, Southwell2305 Stour, Ashford, Kent2325 Rose of Lancaster, Southport2341 Clemency, Oldham2390 Exmoor, Minehead

Friday.60 Peace & Harmony, F.M.H.

197 Jerusalem, Freemasons-hall569 Fitz-Eoy, Head Qrs. H. A. Co.

2000 Earl Mornington, Cafe Eoval2312 London Irish Bifles, F.M.H.785 Twelve Brothers, Southampton

1712 St. John, Newcastle-on-Tyne2371 Felix, Felixstowe

Saturday.1584 Loyalty & Charity, Kew Bridge.1297 West Kent, Sydenham1679 Henry Muggeridge, Anderton's1531 Chislehurst, Chislehurst1579 St. James, Fnfield1777 Boyal Hanover, Twickenham

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Monday.1 Grand Masters', F.M. Tavern8 British, Freemtsons-hall

21 Emulation , Albion185 Tranquility, Guildhall Tavern720 Panmure, Balham862 Whittington , Freemasons-hall901 City of London, Guildhall Tav.

1537 S. Peter Westminster, Criterion1657 Aldersgate, Albion1694 imperial , VJIUUI- s J.MJ»V»UIO.U»

1728 Temple Bar, Anderton's2060 La France, Cafe Eoyal2265 Barnato, Piccadilly2489 Willesden, Willesden Green

77 Freedom, Gravesend236 York, York248 True Love and Unity, Devon284 Shakespeare , Warwick312 Lion, WhitbyafiQ Peace & Harmonv. • Southamp-

ton377 Hopo & Charity, Kidderminster382 Royal Union, Uxbridge424 Borough, Gateshead455 Perseverance, Kettering466 Merit, Stamford Baron840 Scientific , Wolverton872 Lewis, Whitehaven900 St. George, Tewkesbury925 Bedford , Birmingham949 Williamson. Monkwearmouth986 Hesketh, Preston

1030 Egerton, Heaton Norris1113 Anglesea, Menai Bridge1141 Mid-Sussex, Horsham1199 Agriculture, Yatton1208 Corinthian , Dover1255 Dundas, Plymouth1337 Anchor, Northallerton1443 Salem, Dawlish1502 Israel, Liverpool1631 St. Andrew, Gorleston1674 Carodoc, Ehyl1814 Worsley, Worsley1909 Carnarvon, Nottingham2074 St. Clair, Landport2081 Golden Fleece, Leicester2014 Prudence, Liverpool2049 Elian Vannin, Douglas, I of M.2208 Horsa, Bournemouth2289 Blundellsands, Great Crosby2327 St. Oswin, N. Shields2349 W. Lancashire Century, Black-

pool2425 Ecclesburne, Duffield2482 Duchess of York, Manchester

Tuesday.Board of General "Purposes, Free-

masons' Hall, at 4.30 United Mariners, Guildhall Tav.73 Mount Lebanon , Bridge H. H.95 Eastern Star, Ship and Turtle

162 Cadogan, Freemasons-hall194 St. Paul, Cannon Street Hotel435 Salisbury, Freemasons-hall704 Camden , Anderton 's857 St. Mark, Surrey Masonic Hall

1420 Earl Spencer , Putney1635 Canterbury, 33 Golden Square1805 Bromley St. Leonard, Bromley2021 Queen's Westminster, Holborn

Restaurant2022 Haven, Ealing8045 Wharton , Willesden2408 Hampstead, South Hampstead213 Perseverance, Norwich223 Charity, Plymouth384 St. David, Bangor414 Union, Reading418 Menturia, Hanley432 Abbey, Nuneaton468 Light, Birmingham476 St. Peter, Carmarthen551 Yarborough , Ventnor, I. of W.560 Vernon, Stourport660 Camalodunum , Malton667 Alliance, Liverpool830 Endeavour. Dukinfield9o8 St. Aubin, Jersey960 Bute, Cardiff

1006 Tregullow, St. Day1046 St. Andrew, Farnham1075 St. Maughold, Ramsey, I. of M.1089 De Shurland , Sheerness1 25 Hindpool, Barrow-in-Furness

1276 Warren , Seacombe1410 St. Peter & St. Paul, Newport

Pagnell1424 Brownrigg Unity, Old Brompton1427 Percy, Newcastlo-on-Tyne1551 Charity, Birmingham1570 Prince Arthur, Liverpool1621 Castle, Bridgnorth1764 Eleanor Cross, Northampton1787 Grenville, Buckingham1893 Lumley, Skegness1894 Herschel, Slough1903 Prince Edward of Saxo Weimar.

Portsmouth1941 St. Augustine, Rugeley2146 Surbiton , Surbiton2155 Makerfield , Newton-le-Willows2316 Princes, Liverpool2351 Ermine, Lincoln2407 Hicks-Beach, Stroud

"Wednesday.Board of Benevolence , at 5.Grand Stewards, Freemasons'-hall

7 Royal York of Perseverance,Albion

140 St. George, Greenwich174 Sincerity, Gresham Street190 Oak. Freemasons-hall700 Nelson, Plumstead969 Maybury, inns of Court Hotel

1044 Wandsworth, Wandsworth1150 Buckingham and Chandos,

Freemasons-hall1278 Burdett Coutts, London Tavern1349 Friars. Ship and Turtle1382 Corinthian , Cubitt Town1507 Metropolitan , Anderton's1539 Surrey Mas. Hall, Camberwell1624 Eccleston , Criterion1673 Welcome, Holborn Via. Hotel1677 Crusaders, Highbury2241 Cordwainer Ward , Cannon St.2345 Duke of Fife, Clapham2348 Lombardian , Ship and Turtle2361 Cricklewood, Cricklewood2409 Woodgrange, Forest Gate2456 Chancery Bar, Lincoln 's Inn

20 Royal Kent of Antiquity, Chat-ham

121 Mount Sinai, Penzance127 Union , Margate137 Amiiy, Poole175 East Medina, Ryde178 Antiquity, Wigan200 Old Globe, Scarborough210 Duke of Athol, Denton221 St. John, Bolton243 Loyalty, Guernsey246 Royal Union , Cheltenham261 Unanimity and Sincerity,

Taunton285 Love and Honour, Shepton

Mallet311 South Saxon, Lewes325 St. John , Salford342 Eoyal Sussex, Landport376 Perfect Friendship, Ipswich451 Sutherland, Burslem537 Zetland, Birkenhead581 Faith, Openshaw591 Buckingham, Aylesbury592 Cotteswold, Cirencester610 Colston , Bristol662 Dartmouth , West Bromwich683 Isca, Newport, Mon.726 Staffordshire Knot , Stafford833 Everton , Liverpool874 Holmesdale, Tunbridge Wells889 Dobie, Kingston-on-Thames934 Merit , Whitefield938 Grosvenor, Birmingham950 Hesketh, Fleetwood962 Sun and Sector, Workington972 St. Augustine, Canterbury

1019 Sincerity, Wakefield1040 Svkes. Driffield1086 Walton, Kirkdale1114 Joppa, Fakenham1129 St. Chad, Eochdale1136 Carew, Torpoint1161 De Grey & Eipon, Manchester1179 Eutland, Ilkeston1212 Elms, Stoke Damerel1246 Holte, Aston1294 St. Alban, Grimsby1301 Brighouse, Brighouse1323 Talbot , Swansea1334 Norman , Durham1353 Duke of Lancaster, Lancaster1386 St. Hugh, Lincoln1511 Alexandra , Hornsea1634 Starkie, Bamsbottom1774 Mellor, Ashton-under Lyne1842 St. Leonard , St. Leonard's1988 Mawddach , Barmouth2050 St. Trinians, Douglas, I of M.2135 Constance, Consett2153 Hope, Gosport

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