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mended the petition of certain brethren for the constitution of Lodge " Ancient Carthage , " which meets at Tunis , and that St . John and St . Paul , with a roll of sixty-nine members , is in an eminently prosperous condition , we shall have said all that need bo said of tho premier Lodgo of tbe District of Malta . Tho next Lodgo , tho Union of Malta , was constituted oarly in 1831 ,
ns No . 859 . Tho year following it became No . 558 , and in 1863 received its present number , 407 . The first Worshipful Master was Bro . Peter Hepburn . This , too , would seem to havo enjoyed a career , not indeed wholly uncheckered , yet on the whole satisfactory . A very unusual incident is quoted as having occurred at the meeting of the 6 th April 1841 , when a candidate , "duly prepared
and admitted into tho Lodge , refused to proceed , and was therefore dismissed , after taking a serious obligation to secrecy . " In 1843 the members of this Lodgo , which met at Songlea , woro much inconvenienced by the Bishop of Malta's pastoral letter , denouncing Freemasonry , to which reference has already been made . Copy of the letter addressed to Grand Secretary , which was to be laid
before the Grand Master , is given . Towards tho end of the yew following occurs another singular entry in the minutes—namely , " To prevent the visits of improper persons , the body of brothers may have the faculty of demanding ten pounds as a visiting fee , which they may reduce to two shillings and not less . " Wo may note that tho practice we have alluded to of conferring the degree
of Past Master was also adopted in this Lodge , it being mentioned that on one occasion seven brethren received the degree , the fee paid by each being five shillings . That in Malta the military element should become conspicuous in all the Lodges is a matter of course , and the 42 nd Highlandersthe famous Black Watch—would seem to have greatly favoured the
Union . Moreover , at the time when there was every prospect of war breaking out with Russia , and among other troops the brigade of Guards was quartered here , many of its officers either joined or were initiated in it , among the former being the Earl of Rosslynthen Lord Loughborough—Past Grand Master Mason of Scotlandand among the latter the Earl of Annesley . On their return to
England these officers presented a handsome Bible , with Sqnare and Compasses in silver attached to it , bearing tho following inscription : — "TbeUnion of Malta Lodge , No . 588 . Presented by the Brigade of Guards , who were initiated into this , their mother Lodge , in March and April 1854 . " Among other testimonials presented to the Lodge must be
mentioned a splendid silver snuff-mull , mounted on a ram's head , and surmounted by a Malta Cross , the gift of Bro . Captain Drummond , of the Black Watch , who filled the chair of Master in 1846-7 . The horns are described as being tipped with silver , while six Masonic emblems are attached by chains of that metal to the ends of the Cross . The following ia the inscription on the massive box in the
centre : — " Presented to the Brethren by H . M . Drummond , Captain 42 nd Highlanders , of Megginch Castle , Perthshire , as a mark of esteem and respect for a body over whom he presided for nearly two years . 20 th December 1848 . " We may add that one of the most distinguished members of this Lodge is Bro . Kingston District Grand Master , who was initiated in the year 1857 , while , as showing how
prosperous the Lodge must have been , thirty-two candidates were initiated in the year 1847 ; in 1849 seventy-six brethren either joined or were initiated , and during the four years 1850-3 sixty-nine candidates were initiated . In further evidence of this Bro . Broadley mentions that prior to the decease of Bro . Gardiner , who was Worshipful Master in 1848-9 , the half-yearly dues remitted to Grand
Lodge amounted to £ 41 , and a special request was made " that it shonld be clearly shown in the report of Grand Lodge to be a half year ' s dues , to show to the brethren of the Union , now scattered over the world , how their mother Lodge is flourishing . " For this reason it is that we regret that every here and there we should have to be told that the minutes for such a year or such a period are missing , or were not compiled . ( To be continued ) .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
iTIHE General Committee of the Royal Institution for Boys met -L last Saturday , at Freemasons' Hall . The brethren present were Bros . William Boebuck ( in the chair ) , George J . Row , Donald M . Dewar , Leopold Ruf , Arthnr E . Gladwell , A . J . Duff-Filer , J . G . Chancellor , A . M . Broadley , H . Massey , W . Gurton , W . H . Saunders ,
Richard Tyrrell , Rev . Richard Morris , LL . D . ( Head Master ) , F . Adlard , George J . Palmer , Alfred Williams , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The immediate business of the meeting was unnecessaril y delayed through the intervention of Bro . Gladwell , who animadverted strongly on a paragraph which appeared in these columns on the
15 th January . The chairman good-naturedly allowed our worth y brother to say what we may fairly presume was the bulk of what he intended to say , and the bnsiness on the agenda paper was then begun , and ended in complete harmony . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of the House Committee were read for information . Tho Audit Committee ' s
Report was read and adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . . The minutes of the Quarterly Court were read , and the Chairman was authorised to sign £ 1500 worth of cheques in discharge of tradesmen ' s bills , which would be certified by the Audit Committee . Three outfits , of £ 5 each , were granted to former pupils of the School , and a vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
[ Those who care to know what it was which so disturbed the equanimity of Bro . Gladwell , that he conld not even postpone his explosion of temper till after tbe minutes of the previous Committee Meeting had been read and confirmed , will find it at p 51 , in our issue of 15 th January of the current year , —ED . P . O . ]
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND LODGE , No . 12 .
THE installation meeting of this ancient Banner Lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , and ^ attended by a numerous assemblage of members ami visitors , viz ., Br ° s . Richardson W . M . 1861 , G . Stransomo 360 , A . Thomas P . M . j- '* 6 , Dewar P . M . 1415 , Iron J . W . 1579 , Vaughan 861 , W . G . Barnes * J -M . 66 , Soppot P . M . 1627 , Dr . Ramsay P . M . 259 , F . Binckes " G . S ., W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 , G . A . Borkelov 108 , Cozens 907 , A .
Thomas , and H . M . Low P . M . 188 . Tho chair was occupied by Bro . Mower W . M ., R . Coombs S . W ., E . B . Kidder J . W ., L . Raf P . M . Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Secretary , W . J . Bedoll S . D ., Buttonbach J . D ., Matthews I . G ., Pigacho D . C . ; P . M . 's G . Angold , W . B . Kidder , A . Lilley , Dudley Rolls , D . Nicols , Lomaitro , Snelgrove , Sidney Rolls . The Lodge was opened and tho minutes wero
confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Brother Coombs S . W . and W . M . elect was presented aud duly installed into tho chair by Bro . E . E . B . Kidder , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner , and was warmly congratulated by the brethren and visitors at its conclusion On tho re-admission of the brethren , tho W . M . was saluted
according to custom , and ho appointed and invested hia Officers : H . Mower I . P . M ., E . E . B . Kidder S . W ., J . Bedell J . W ., L . Ruf reelected for the 16 th time Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Secretary , D . Matthews S . D ., G . Pigacho J . D ., Jones I . G ., Marsh Tyler . The W . M . said his first duty was a pleasing one ; it was to present Bro . Mower , the I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel . This he waa
essentially worthy of ; tho zeal and assiduity ho had displayed wero most commendable ; while the able manner in which he had conducted tho duties of tho chair left nothing to be desired . Ho hoped he might live long to wear it . Bro . Mower , in suitable terms , returned thanks for the valuable gift so gracefully presented to him at tho hands of tbe W . M . After tho usual routine work , Lodgo was closed
and the brethren , thirty-nine in number , sat down to a sumptuous and rieliercM banquet and dessert , provided by Bros . C . and A . Painter . The new W . M . most ably presided , and proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Tho National Anthem and God Bless the Prince of Wales being respectively given . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Grand Officers , stated that ono of their
P . M . ' s—Bro . Raynham W . Stewart—was a Past G . D . All would regret the absence of that worthy brother , through indisposition . Bro . Bedell here sang an excellent song . Bro . H , Mower I . P . M . next rose ; he said he thought thoy wero all creatures of desire . When he became a Mason ho desired to bocomo a Master ; so ho supposed did the W . M . ; and ho had achieved his ambition . Ho
would call on the brethren and Visitors to wish him a successful year of office . Bro . Cozens having snug a very humorous song , the W . M . thanked Bro . Mower for his kind remarks ; that night , above all other nights , was the great one of his life . Theirs was not a largo Lodge . In point of number , they were limited to 40 members ; but they had good and honoured members of tho Craft associated
with them , men who had passed the chair in the Lodge with honour . We are proud of them , and we trust they will be among us for many years . Bro . Arthur Thomas sang an Italian bravnria , with Castanet accompaniment . Tha W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and called on Bro . Dr . Ramsay to respond . This worthy brother said he hoped he shonld embody the sentiments
of the Visitors when he said they all shonld have regretted not being present that day had they missed the opportunity of hearing how ably Bro . Kidder had performed the ceremony of installation , while the genial manner in which the W . M . had presided showed that ho was the right man in the right place . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters , and mentioned their names seriatim . Each of
them had worked , not only for the good of the Lodge , but also for the good of Freemasonry in general ; all had done their duty admirably . He would call on his old friend Bro . Mower to respond . After a tenor song by Bro . Pigache , which was excellently rendered , Bro . H . Mower replied to the toast . He was much gratified at the manner in which it had been proposed and received ; he knew he
might safely say that if any member of the Lodge required the assistance of the Past Masters , they would always be ready and willing to give it . The W . M . now , by unanimous wish of the brethren , sang a capital song , his own composition , which was deservedly applauded . The toast of the Installing Master Bro . Kidder P . M . was next on the list . Those who had heard Bro . Kidder in the role he had
so ably filled that evening could but have been pleased with the perfect manner in which ho had carried out the ceremony . Among those present were many W . M . ' s , who could testify to the ability he had displayed . Bro . Kidder , in an able speech , returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary ; ho conld tell them that Bro . Ruf P . M . had conscientiously acted as
Treasurer for sixteen years , and'it was to him the Lodge was indebted for its creature comforts . Bro . Dudley Rolls P . M . is also a valuable assistant , while as to Bro . A . Snelgrove Past Master and Secretary no better Mason could bo found . He ( tho Worshipful Master ) hoped they would be spared for many years to continue their able services ; no better Officers could bo secured . Bro . Cozens again delighted the
brethren , and then Bra . Ruf P . M . replied . As the W . M . had said , he had been Treasurer for sixteen years ; he was proud to acknowledge , and thank Bro . Dudley Rolls for , much valuable assistance . Bro . Dudley Rolls said he was proud to act as assistant to such a worthy Past Master and Treasurer ; all he could say was , that hia
services were at the command of the Lodge . Bro . A . Snelgrove felt it an honour to be associated with two such brethren ; he hoped to be with them to help them to carry out their respective duties for many years . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities ; it was astonishing to see the enormous amounts contri-
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Reviews.
mended the petition of certain brethren for the constitution of Lodge " Ancient Carthage , " which meets at Tunis , and that St . John and St . Paul , with a roll of sixty-nine members , is in an eminently prosperous condition , we shall have said all that need bo said of tho premier Lodgo of tbe District of Malta . Tho next Lodgo , tho Union of Malta , was constituted oarly in 1831 ,
ns No . 859 . Tho year following it became No . 558 , and in 1863 received its present number , 407 . The first Worshipful Master was Bro . Peter Hepburn . This , too , would seem to havo enjoyed a career , not indeed wholly uncheckered , yet on the whole satisfactory . A very unusual incident is quoted as having occurred at the meeting of the 6 th April 1841 , when a candidate , "duly prepared
and admitted into tho Lodge , refused to proceed , and was therefore dismissed , after taking a serious obligation to secrecy . " In 1843 the members of this Lodgo , which met at Songlea , woro much inconvenienced by the Bishop of Malta's pastoral letter , denouncing Freemasonry , to which reference has already been made . Copy of the letter addressed to Grand Secretary , which was to be laid
before the Grand Master , is given . Towards tho end of the yew following occurs another singular entry in the minutes—namely , " To prevent the visits of improper persons , the body of brothers may have the faculty of demanding ten pounds as a visiting fee , which they may reduce to two shillings and not less . " Wo may note that tho practice we have alluded to of conferring the degree
of Past Master was also adopted in this Lodge , it being mentioned that on one occasion seven brethren received the degree , the fee paid by each being five shillings . That in Malta the military element should become conspicuous in all the Lodges is a matter of course , and the 42 nd Highlandersthe famous Black Watch—would seem to have greatly favoured the
Union . Moreover , at the time when there was every prospect of war breaking out with Russia , and among other troops the brigade of Guards was quartered here , many of its officers either joined or were initiated in it , among the former being the Earl of Rosslynthen Lord Loughborough—Past Grand Master Mason of Scotlandand among the latter the Earl of Annesley . On their return to
England these officers presented a handsome Bible , with Sqnare and Compasses in silver attached to it , bearing tho following inscription : — "TbeUnion of Malta Lodge , No . 588 . Presented by the Brigade of Guards , who were initiated into this , their mother Lodge , in March and April 1854 . " Among other testimonials presented to the Lodge must be
mentioned a splendid silver snuff-mull , mounted on a ram's head , and surmounted by a Malta Cross , the gift of Bro . Captain Drummond , of the Black Watch , who filled the chair of Master in 1846-7 . The horns are described as being tipped with silver , while six Masonic emblems are attached by chains of that metal to the ends of the Cross . The following ia the inscription on the massive box in the
centre : — " Presented to the Brethren by H . M . Drummond , Captain 42 nd Highlanders , of Megginch Castle , Perthshire , as a mark of esteem and respect for a body over whom he presided for nearly two years . 20 th December 1848 . " We may add that one of the most distinguished members of this Lodge is Bro . Kingston District Grand Master , who was initiated in the year 1857 , while , as showing how
prosperous the Lodge must have been , thirty-two candidates were initiated in the year 1847 ; in 1849 seventy-six brethren either joined or were initiated , and during the four years 1850-3 sixty-nine candidates were initiated . In further evidence of this Bro . Broadley mentions that prior to the decease of Bro . Gardiner , who was Worshipful Master in 1848-9 , the half-yearly dues remitted to Grand
Lodge amounted to £ 41 , and a special request was made " that it shonld be clearly shown in the report of Grand Lodge to be a half year ' s dues , to show to the brethren of the Union , now scattered over the world , how their mother Lodge is flourishing . " For this reason it is that we regret that every here and there we should have to be told that the minutes for such a year or such a period are missing , or were not compiled . ( To be continued ) .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
iTIHE General Committee of the Royal Institution for Boys met -L last Saturday , at Freemasons' Hall . The brethren present were Bros . William Boebuck ( in the chair ) , George J . Row , Donald M . Dewar , Leopold Ruf , Arthnr E . Gladwell , A . J . Duff-Filer , J . G . Chancellor , A . M . Broadley , H . Massey , W . Gurton , W . H . Saunders ,
Richard Tyrrell , Rev . Richard Morris , LL . D . ( Head Master ) , F . Adlard , George J . Palmer , Alfred Williams , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The immediate business of the meeting was unnecessaril y delayed through the intervention of Bro . Gladwell , who animadverted strongly on a paragraph which appeared in these columns on the
15 th January . The chairman good-naturedly allowed our worth y brother to say what we may fairly presume was the bulk of what he intended to say , and the bnsiness on the agenda paper was then begun , and ended in complete harmony . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of the House Committee were read for information . Tho Audit Committee ' s
Report was read and adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . . The minutes of the Quarterly Court were read , and the Chairman was authorised to sign £ 1500 worth of cheques in discharge of tradesmen ' s bills , which would be certified by the Audit Committee . Three outfits , of £ 5 each , were granted to former pupils of the School , and a vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
[ Those who care to know what it was which so disturbed the equanimity of Bro . Gladwell , that he conld not even postpone his explosion of temper till after tbe minutes of the previous Committee Meeting had been read and confirmed , will find it at p 51 , in our issue of 15 th January of the current year , —ED . P . O . ]
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND LODGE , No . 12 .
THE installation meeting of this ancient Banner Lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , and ^ attended by a numerous assemblage of members ami visitors , viz ., Br ° s . Richardson W . M . 1861 , G . Stransomo 360 , A . Thomas P . M . j- '* 6 , Dewar P . M . 1415 , Iron J . W . 1579 , Vaughan 861 , W . G . Barnes * J -M . 66 , Soppot P . M . 1627 , Dr . Ramsay P . M . 259 , F . Binckes " G . S ., W . M . Stiles P . M . 1732 , G . A . Borkelov 108 , Cozens 907 , A .
Thomas , and H . M . Low P . M . 188 . Tho chair was occupied by Bro . Mower W . M ., R . Coombs S . W ., E . B . Kidder J . W ., L . Raf P . M . Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Secretary , W . J . Bedoll S . D ., Buttonbach J . D ., Matthews I . G ., Pigacho D . C . ; P . M . 's G . Angold , W . B . Kidder , A . Lilley , Dudley Rolls , D . Nicols , Lomaitro , Snelgrove , Sidney Rolls . The Lodge was opened and tho minutes wero
confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Brother Coombs S . W . and W . M . elect was presented aud duly installed into tho chair by Bro . E . E . B . Kidder , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner , and was warmly congratulated by the brethren and visitors at its conclusion On tho re-admission of the brethren , tho W . M . was saluted
according to custom , and ho appointed and invested hia Officers : H . Mower I . P . M ., E . E . B . Kidder S . W ., J . Bedell J . W ., L . Ruf reelected for the 16 th time Treasurer , A . Snelgrove P . M . Secretary , D . Matthews S . D ., G . Pigacho J . D ., Jones I . G ., Marsh Tyler . The W . M . said his first duty was a pleasing one ; it was to present Bro . Mower , the I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel . This he waa
essentially worthy of ; tho zeal and assiduity ho had displayed wero most commendable ; while the able manner in which he had conducted tho duties of tho chair left nothing to be desired . Ho hoped he might live long to wear it . Bro . Mower , in suitable terms , returned thanks for the valuable gift so gracefully presented to him at tho hands of tbe W . M . After tho usual routine work , Lodgo was closed
and the brethren , thirty-nine in number , sat down to a sumptuous and rieliercM banquet and dessert , provided by Bros . C . and A . Painter . The new W . M . most ably presided , and proposed tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Tho National Anthem and God Bless the Prince of Wales being respectively given . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Grand Officers , stated that ono of their
P . M . ' s—Bro . Raynham W . Stewart—was a Past G . D . All would regret the absence of that worthy brother , through indisposition . Bro . Bedell here sang an excellent song . Bro . H , Mower I . P . M . next rose ; he said he thought thoy wero all creatures of desire . When he became a Mason ho desired to bocomo a Master ; so ho supposed did the W . M . ; and ho had achieved his ambition . Ho
would call on the brethren and Visitors to wish him a successful year of office . Bro . Cozens having snug a very humorous song , the W . M . thanked Bro . Mower for his kind remarks ; that night , above all other nights , was the great one of his life . Theirs was not a largo Lodge . In point of number , they were limited to 40 members ; but they had good and honoured members of tho Craft associated
with them , men who had passed the chair in the Lodge with honour . We are proud of them , and we trust they will be among us for many years . Bro . Arthur Thomas sang an Italian bravnria , with Castanet accompaniment . Tha W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and called on Bro . Dr . Ramsay to respond . This worthy brother said he hoped he shonld embody the sentiments
of the Visitors when he said they all shonld have regretted not being present that day had they missed the opportunity of hearing how ably Bro . Kidder had performed the ceremony of installation , while the genial manner in which the W . M . had presided showed that ho was the right man in the right place . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters , and mentioned their names seriatim . Each of
them had worked , not only for the good of the Lodge , but also for the good of Freemasonry in general ; all had done their duty admirably . He would call on his old friend Bro . Mower to respond . After a tenor song by Bro . Pigache , which was excellently rendered , Bro . H . Mower replied to the toast . He was much gratified at the manner in which it had been proposed and received ; he knew he
might safely say that if any member of the Lodge required the assistance of the Past Masters , they would always be ready and willing to give it . The W . M . now , by unanimous wish of the brethren , sang a capital song , his own composition , which was deservedly applauded . The toast of the Installing Master Bro . Kidder P . M . was next on the list . Those who had heard Bro . Kidder in the role he had
so ably filled that evening could but have been pleased with the perfect manner in which ho had carried out the ceremony . Among those present were many W . M . ' s , who could testify to the ability he had displayed . Bro . Kidder , in an able speech , returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary ; ho conld tell them that Bro . Ruf P . M . had conscientiously acted as
Treasurer for sixteen years , and'it was to him the Lodge was indebted for its creature comforts . Bro . Dudley Rolls P . M . is also a valuable assistant , while as to Bro . A . Snelgrove Past Master and Secretary no better Mason could bo found . He ( tho Worshipful Master ) hoped they would be spared for many years to continue their able services ; no better Officers could bo secured . Bro . Cozens again delighted the
brethren , and then Bra . Ruf P . M . replied . As the W . M . had said , he had been Treasurer for sixteen years ; he was proud to acknowledge , and thank Bro . Dudley Rolls for , much valuable assistance . Bro . Dudley Rolls said he was proud to act as assistant to such a worthy Past Master and Treasurer ; all he could say was , that hia
services were at the command of the Lodge . Bro . A . Snelgrove felt it an honour to be associated with two such brethren ; he hoped to be with them to help them to carry out their respective duties for many years . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities ; it was astonishing to see the enormous amounts contri-