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deliver one of his lectures , but in consequence of Bro . Morgan having to attend tho Provincial Grand Lodge meeting of Berks nn ' Bucks , at Reading , he would not bo able to join them till a little Ia » er in tho even ng . The ceremony was then proceeded with , Bro . Lee fulfilling his duties in an eminently satisfactory manner , and

comp leting his work bv an eloquent delivery of the customary addresses . Lodge was then nailed off , aud on resuming duty Bro . Morgan was introduced , and for about five and thirty minutes secured the attention of the brethren . The several points in Brother Morgan ' s interesting lecture were listened to with the most profound attention by

all assembled . The cus t omary vote of thanks was nnanimonsly passed to Bros . Lee and Morgan , and the compliment of honorary membership was conferred on the latter . Bro . Lee is one of the promoters of this Lodge of Instruction , and his services have been

recognised on previous occasions . Aft ^ r suitable acknowledgments had been made , Bros . Dr . Haskins , H . T . Lowe and others were thanked for the assistance they had rendered ; several new members were enrolled , and Lodge was closed , all agreeing that an entertaining and instructive evening had been spent .

Justice Lod < re of Instruction , No . 147 . —At a mooting held on Thursday , at the Brown Bear , High-sf . reot , Deptford . Bros . Hunt W . M ., Fibber S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Stringer S . D ., Prior J . D ., P « nroso I . G . ; P . M . ' s Vohmann . Hatchings ( Preceptor ) and S . E . Speight ( Secretarv ) ; also Bros . O'Donnoll . Dind'idge , Embbn .

Millington , J . B . Williams , E . J . Williams , Entecott , J . J . Pitt and Mott . Lodge was opened , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Millington candidate . The Lodgo was then called off and on ; and was opened in the second degree ; the usual

questions having been first answered by Bro . O'Donnell in a very satisfactory manner , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and the Lodge closed to the first degree . Bro . J . J . Mott , of the Lodge of Justice , was then unanimously elected a member , and Bro . Fisher as W . M . for the ensuing Thursday .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday , 30 th June , at Bro . Smyth ' s , S sters' Tavern , Pownall-road . Dalsfon , when there were present-Bros . Carr W . M ., Clark S . W ., Kirk J . W ., Cashing S . D ., Robinson J . D ., Smyth I . G .. Brasted P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Christian , Brett , Marsh , Forss , Eose , Darnell ,

Catling , Gainea ^ alt , and Watkinson . This being the fifth Tnesday . the Secretary , Bro . F . Carr , olaimed the privilege of the chair . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Watkinson offered himself as candidate for raising ; he

was interrogated and entrusted , and Lodge was opened in the third degree , when the ceremony was rehearsed , the traditional history being given , and the third section of the lecture worked . Lodge was regularly closed to the first degree , when Bro . Forss worked the fonrth section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . T . Clark will preside at the meeting on the 7 th inst .

Annual Picnic Of The Wolseley Lodge, No. 1993.

ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE WOLSELEY LODGE , No . 1993 .

'TTHIS event , which is regarded with especial favonr by the brethren - * - who associate temperance with the Craft , is fixed to take place on Wed nesday , 15 th inst ., atEudyard Lake , near Leek , Staffordshire . The train conveying the visitors will leave the London Eoad Station , Manchester , L . and N . W . platform , at 9 ' 30 a . m ., but it is desirable they should assemble at lea 3 t a quarter of an hour before that time ,

So as to prevent confusion . The journey will take about an hour and a half j a walk to Hortou Old Church will fill tip to time fixed for dinner , —one o ' clock . Afterwards the visitors will stroll along the lake to Cliffe Hall and Park , where refreshments will be provided . On their return they will take tea at the Hotel , and at 7 ' 15 p . m . leave

Eud yard for Manchester , where they are timed to arrived at 8 ' 30 . A brass band will play a selection of music during dinner and tea , and at intervals during the afternoon on tho lakeside and in the Park , for dancing . Should the weather prove unfavourable dancing and a miscellaneous musical programme

, will be be gone through in the dining hall . The tickets are 10 s Gd , and should be applied for not later than Thursday next , 9 th July . Ihey can be had of the W . M . Bro . Harris , 21 Cannon-street , City , or of Bro . J . Hatton P . M . Secretary , Gloucester-road , Urmston , and trranb y-row , Manchester . Eudyard is a small townshiin tbe

p pansh of Leek , and about half-a-mile from the railway station on the t-mnroet Valley Lane . The lake of the same name is an artificial r eservoir , upwards of two miles in length , and one-eight of a mile ,

, Old Church and the pleasant Cliffe Hall and Park . Leek is a quaint ? g market town , devoted to the silk industry . The Parish Church an ancient structure , restored in 1862 , and from the churchyard 0 prett views of the surrounding country be obtained *\¦

y can . ML 1 * J TMtjrrv ISI UllZJ Cllll ( UUlimil ^ J J" * . t It ( . ( J l / £ t * J M \ J \ J'J iJCl I LI C , It . ogether the selection of Eudyard Lako for tho pic-nic appears a w Ppy 0 De i and we sincr rely trnst that the brethren will have fine a h ( r in -vyhmh to enjoy the beauties of nature and the pleasures of « ocml communion .

1 ' c-ur r'T' 0 WAY ' s OISTMIWT A . \ D PILLS . —OUT Sores , Wounds , and Ulcers . —The ciroiil te witl 1 w '" Holloway's Ointment removes all obstructions in the hi he r of r '' vpi , se ' s an'l lymphatics explains their irresistible influence eft ' e t !! ° ! cl sore ? , bad wounds , anil indolent ulcers . To insure tho desired irnmp , r" ^" . lcinam ' rnuufUns ; thc diseased part should be fomented , dried , and blood i We " ru ,, ncd wifch tho Ointment . This will give purity to the foul i , lj itTln . Shrpnrrfl , i-n ft /* m .-inlrotinfl Tio . troD fLo rvr , ! .- r . nn . 11 . inn .. * . n-m-.-. ^ f tirv

, "tie P 1 I P v " -l" » " - » uwv- » , -..-jn- ' . A ..-, v .-o . uuy ' - "" . * ^ ' - > i 1 ' 1 . 1 / 1 ' » U ^ JIC- t , >^ -WV < ' > 1 sooner au t ' ' ulcerations which render lif- > almost intolerable . No I JI 'oceas * 'k s 0 ' ntmellt ' nroteetivo powers exerted than the destructive < im , P ' ., t ( iea , !? ' ancl the constructive business begins—new , healthy growth »« ais to fill up the lately painful excavated pit .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

A . 11 Rooks intended for Review . should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill . Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — "Proceedings of tho Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free

and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , & c . Annual Communication , December 10 , 1881 . Stated Communication , December 10 , 1881 . Special Communication , February 16 , 1885 . Quarterly Communication , March 11 , 1835 . " Boston Eockwell and Churchill , 39 Arch-street . 1885 .

Tx reading American Masonic records we are often reminded of the difference that exists between many of their customs and our own , but however wide may be their divergence in this respect , there is a wonderful unity of motive and objpet in both . And what adds to the pleasure of nnity is the fact that our American brethren , in

Massachusetts at least , are striving ea . rnost . Iy to emulate our example in the caus-r of charity . They have begun tho good work in a good sp i rit . Many years ago thoy appropriated money left for charity for Temple purposes ; now that they have cleared off their debts they are going to restoro the charity money , together with

compound interest , to the purpose for which it was left , and if we are not deceived , the ono blot on American Freemasonry will in one jurisdiction , and that an important one , be removed . It is worthy of notice , and it may afford pleasure to some of the subscribers to our Charities to learn , that tho example of England was pointed at with

admiration , and was the means of stirring np a true spirit of rivalry among the assembled brethren of Massachusetts . The tone of the speeches , too , on the several occasions , and the action of tho Grand body were marked with judicial moderation , aud ono act especially evinced a rare spirit of respect aud chivalry . The Grand Lodge of

South Australia made a formal request to be recognised by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts . The matter was referred to a Com . mittee , who examined it fairly and reported upon it somewhat exhaustively . The case is admirably stated , and it is set forth that the Australian Loiges presented " to the world the elements of

harmony , unity , and self-government , and are iu a condition to receive of the Masonic world recognition as tho just and legal sovereign authority of the Colony . " Bah , they urg- 'd , our fraternal relations with tho three Grand Lorlges of Great Britain seem to reqnire that they ' shonld first have tho opportunity of extending their

co-operation to tho Grand Lodge of South Australia before final action is taken by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" Fully satisfied of the justice of the demand , they were not unmindful of the respect and courtesy due to the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland and Scotland from which the Lodges of South Australia obtained their

warrants . With delicacy and a chivalry worthy of the knights of old , the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts suspended action , that those most interested shonld first decide what course they should take . Their confidence was equal to their courtesy . England has done what seemed to her right , and what onco threatened to be a serious

quarrel has ended in a happy , and we trnst , securo independence . There is much in these Proceedings wo should like to dwell upon , much that would be interesting to the brethren generally . We shall advert to one or two matters , aud those who want to learn more must consult the reports themselves . If thoy cannot get them they

may perhaps assist in hastening the day when we shall have a Reading Room and Library worthy of the Craft wherein shall be found the literature of the whole Masonic world . We are glad to observe that Freemasonry is spreading in Massachusetts and tho Order generally is being strengthened . There is a growing

opposition against what are considered spurious offshoots , one of which is said to be the Eite of Memphis . The brethren are cautioned against this and other bodies , and those who join them , or assist them in conferring degrees are threatened with expulsion . In the report of the Commissioners of Trials we find

that Leman Pultz was expelled the Evening Star Lodgo for larceny . In another case , where a brother is accused of " conduct unbecoming a Master Mason , " the name of the offender is not given . Id appears ho " cast a black cube on a ballot for a candidate " for no other reason than as a return for " certain favours rendered to him by

other parties in the past , " who could not attend . The charge was dismissed for reasons which are given . We mention the two cases as showing that where guilt or misconduct was clearly proven the name of the offender is published , iu the other case it is withheld , on the principle , we suppose , that it is not just to cast a stigma upon a

man until he is proved to have offended . What is termed " Tho Grand Feast" took place after the business had been despatched ou 30 th December , at which some very able speeches were made . One peculiarity about the toasts is worthy of notice . It consisted of paying respect to the departed before dealing with the living , and

the following sentiments were proposed , and three of them drank m silence : " To the memory of the Holy Saiuts John ! Let us follow their precepts and imitate their examples ; " "To the memory of cur illustrious brother George Washington ; " "To tho memory of our beloved brethren who have gone from us ; " "To the Craft ,

wheresoever dispersed over the face of the Globe ! May health , prosperity , and happiness attend them . " If reasons were wanted for the faith that is in Freemasons , they could bo found in the speeches referred to . They are excellent , and many of them are origiual , striking , and

profound . In reading the reports we were as surprised ns we were gratified at their contents , and we feel assured that those who read them will \ jope that tbe Freemasons of Massachusetts are a type of the brethren throughout the whole of America .

The Tailors' Benevolent Institution celebrated their annual festival , with a dinner , at Freemasons' Hall , ou Thursday last .