History Of Freemasonry.

arc common to all societies , while the others are most probably fortuitous . We concede that Bro . Gould did quite rig ht to include a study of the Compagnmnage , in the introductory portion of his history , but as yet we have , in spite of his searching inquisition , failed to trace a

connection between it and the Craft of Masonry . At a events , the completion of this Chapter brings us to tho close of the First Volume of his able work , and for the present , therefore , we may claim leave to rest from the labour of further reviewing the volumes tbat have been already published .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 8 th instant , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . J . W . Freeman W . M ., Banks S . W ., H . 0 . Freeman 3 . W ., S . R . Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; P . M . ' s Hutchings ( Preceptor ) , Geo . Bolton , and Bros . Sanderson and Williams . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed ,

Bro . Penrose personating the candidate . Lodge was opened in the second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Sanderson being the candidate . Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro Williams candidate . The whole of the ceremonies were effectively rendered by the W . M . Bro . Freeman will have to undertake the same work in his mother Lodge on Wednesday next , the 14 th inst . Brethren residing in the neighbourhood are most cordially invited to attend this Lodge of Instruction .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780—On Friday , 2 nd inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . C . Andrews Preceptor W . M ., Maton S . W ., F . Botley J . W ., 0 . E . Botley S . D ., Moxon J . D ., Sperring I . G . ; also Bros . Sugg P . M ., Gunner W . M . 780 , S . Blasby , Treadaway , F . Smee ( Camden Lodge , No . 704 ) . After full observance of ceremonial , the ceremony of

the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Sugg being candidate . Closed in the third , and resumed to the first degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Gunner , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . S . Blasby candidate . The W . M . then resumed the chair . The Secretary announced that Bro . James Terry ,

Secretary of the Eoyal Masonio Benevolent Institution , had consented to rehearse the ceremonies of consecration and installation , on 23 rd of November . It was afterwards decided to hold the annual dinner on 16 th November . Bro . C . Maton was elected W . M . for tbe next meeting . Lodge was then closed , and adjourned until the 9 th inst ., at eight o'clock .

Eccleston Lodge of Instruction , No . 1624 . —On Saturday evening , 3 rd inst ., Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., & c . gave hie highly interesting and instructive lecture on the First Degree in Freemasonry , at the King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico , to a large assemblage of brethren , in this popular Lodge of Instrnction . The Chair of W . M , was occupied by Bro . D . H . McLeod P . M . 1624 ,

Preceptor of the Lodge , supported by Bro . Edward Powell P . M . 1624 as S . W ., and Bro . R . Bottle J . W . 1624 as J . W . The Lodge having been duly opened in the first degree , the W . M . in a few words introduced Bro . James Stevens to the brethren . After some introductory remarks on the desirability of unity of working the ceremonials of the Crtift , and referring to efforts which had been made during a

number of years for the attainment of that end , Bro . Stevens proceeded with his lecture . Commencing with the opening of the Lodge , be continued through the whole ceremony of initiation , explaining in a clear and lucid manner many points of interest , showing divergencies in various rituals as practised by Lodges in different parts of the country , and ) giving good and substantial reasons

for correcting fallacies therein . The able and eloquent lecturer was listened to with rapt attention for a space of two hours by an appreciative and delighted audience . At the conclusion of the lecture Bro . J . C . Flattely P . M . 1624 proposed a most cordial vote of thanks to Bro . James Stevens for his interesting lecture , and that he be elected an honorary member of the Lodge of Instruction .

In doing so he expressed the satisfaction and delight of the brethren in listening to the lecture . H »> was happy to fiud that the working of Eccleston Lodge was very little at variance with the lecturer ' s ideas , but only in minor matters of detail , to which perions importance could not be attached . Bro . W . Vincent P . M . 1624 seconded the resolution , expressing a general concurrence in the remarks of the

proposer . The resolution having been carried by acclamation , the W . M . took occasion to thank Brn . Stevens , on behalf of all the brethren , for his services . As Preceptor of the Lodge he was gratified to find tbat the Eccleston woiking was so near perfection in the eyes of such a distinguished brother . Although he could not fall in with all his views on minor points , yet he was prepared to give consideration to such us would certaiulv tend to correct fallacies that

may hiive crept in , without radically affecting the system of working thathad'heen adopted by the Lodge since its foundation . Bro . Steven ? briifly thanked the brethren for their attention daring the lecinre , and the compliments paid him by the foregoing speakers , and expressed his willingness to repeat the lecture in any Lodge or Lodge of Instruction , whether in or out of London , to any desirous of hearing it . This Lodge mpets every Saturday evening , at 7 o ' clock , at the King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge ; brethren are invited .

Notices Of Meetings.

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meeting ; was held on Wednesday last , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Taverni Highbury , N . Bros . Trick W . M ., Western S . W ., Galer J . W ., Collingridge Sec , Dixie S . D ., Brock J . D ., Cnsworth P . M . Acting Pre . coptor , Treadwell I . G ., and other brethren . The work comprised the

rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Rhodes acting as candidate . Bro . Goddard , candidate for passing , answered the usual questions . The Lodge was opened in the second , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was closed and adjourned till Monday , 22 nd Nov ., at 8-30 .

New Pinsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 6 th instant , Bros . Follett

W . M ., Hare S . W ., Hilditoh J . W ., Berry Secretary , Davies Preceptor , Smethurst S . D ., Haynes I . G . ; also Bros . Stead , Mallett , Morris , Russell , Lewis , and Fetch . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The first section of the third lecture was then worked by Bro . G . Morris . Rro . Hall having been elected W . M . for the next meeting , and all business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 6 th inst ., at the Princ » Regent Hotel ( Bro . Monk ' s ) , Dnlwioh-road , BaBt Brixton , when thero was a good attendance of brethren to witness the ceremony of installation rehearsed by tho worthy and esteemed Preceptor Bro . E . A . Francis . Bro . Francis as W . M . was supported by

the following brethren-Bros . 0 . H . Phillips S . W ., G . W . Knight J . W ., Thos . Poore P . M . as I . P . M ., Henry M . Williams Secretary , A . E . Albert S . D ., A . Jones J . D ., G . 0 . Banks I . G . j also Bros . James Stevens P . M . 1426 , Henry Lovegrove P . M . 1949 , A . Storr P . M . 1618 , H . Hooper , Rd . Poore , P . M . Hakim , S . Richardson , F . Hill , W . Millen , H . Taylor , G . Brotheridge . Lodge was opened in due form ,

and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting whioh were unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Richard Poore , as Master of the Ceremonies , presented Bro . Richardson as Worshipful Master elect , and Bro . Francis as Installing Master proceeded with and completed the ceremony of Installation ( excepting that portion relating to the Board of Installed

Masters ) . Bro . Richardson W . M . appointed as his Officers the brethren before mentioned . Bro . Williams Sec . efficiently acted as Organist , accompanying the various portions of the evening ' s work with very appropriate harmonies . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Francis for the very efficient manner in which he had rehearsed the Installation ceremony , aud further for his valuable services to the lodge as Preceptor . Bro . Francis thanked

the brethren for the vote of thanks , and said their regular attendance showed their appreciation of his work as Preceptor , and it was a great source of satisfaction to him , and most encouraging to the permanent Officers of the Lodge . Bro . Phillips was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed officers in rotation . After "hearty good wishes" from the brethren , Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to the following Tuesday at 8 o'clock p . m .

This being the lst Tuesday of the month , the monthly meeting of the Benevolent Association was held , after the Lodge of Instruction as above was closed . The President ( Bro . Francis ) in the chair ; the Secretary ( Bro . Hooper ) read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were duly passed . Bro . Richardson Treasurer announced he had funds in hand to provide for three Ballots of £ 5 5 s each . These

were afterwards taken by Bros . W . Hopekirk W . M . 1986 , H . Taylor 177 , G . Manning 177 . A vote of thanks to the President closed the proceedings . With the above £ 15 15 s the Association has sent up to the Masonic Charities £ 105 in about six months . This is surely an example , which it is desirable many other Lodges of Instruction

should follow , to say nothing of regular Craft Lodges and Chapters . By a small regular payment weekly or monthly , all Masons might become , in a few years , Life Subscribers or Governors of all , or at least one , of our Charities , and almost without any special effort or material detriment to their other responsibilities .

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