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our Institution , that there shall not be the slightest deviatrou from the ancient landmarks , that not one jot or title of ritual or practice shall be altered , bnt , alas ! there is too mnch change and in all Lodges too much of the " acting in accordance with the spirit—if not with the letter , " —though letter and spirit are essential . Therefore ,

I contend that the W . M . shonld not , by any means , havo his work done by subordinates , nor should the specious argument , that it will qualify them for their duties have any weight , —else what good are Lodges of Instruction ? If we virtually turn onr Lodges into Lodges of Instrnction , the work will bo done in a slip-shod wav , and I think

we have too much of that sort of thing already . Let each workman take his proper part in tho work we have in hand , let each portion of the work be done effectively by tho brother whose allotted task it is , and let us remember that tuition is for Lodges of Instruction , and the use of the knowledge therein gained for ordinary Lodges .

Is this wise counsel which my " Comus " gives ? This counsel of his mind ! Let me examine it . I seek to touch it—yet it is not tangible . I have it not—and yet I see it still . I cannot grasp it . It is but

A mii-age of bis bram , a false creation , Proceeding from tho indolence of body That seeks that others should perform his task . Avannt ! Get ont ! This counsel is so dubious , That , verily , I can make nor head nor tail on't . Tours fraternally , PRIMUS ( AND SOLUS . )

The Mace Fund

THE MACE FUND

THE Treasurer of the Dorcas Beneficent Society acknowledges , with many thanks , the following donations lately received : —

The Supreme Council , 33 ° . .. 5 5 0 Aldershot Camp Lodge , No . 1331 - - 5 0 0 Faithful Lodge , No 473 ... 2 2 0 Vigue Chapter Rose Croix - - - 1 11 6 Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 976 ¦ - 110 Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 976 ( 2 nd don . ) 110 Prince of Wales Lodgo , No . 951 - - 110 South Norwood Lodge of Inst ., No . 1139 - 110 Lodge 592--Collection by Bro . H . E . Sullivan , W . M 10 0

Further donations are asked to enable this old pupil of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys to complete his University course , and will be thankfully received by the Treasurer , Captain P . Dadson , 33 Golden-square , W ., or Bro . F . Binckes , Freemasons' Hall . The Trustees of the Fund are Bros . W . Paas and B . Head .

Jamaica.

JAMAICA .

AT au extraordinary Convocation of the Glenlyon Lodge , under Scottish Constitution , which took place at Freemasons' Hall , Kingston , on 20 th June , there were present—Wor . Bros . M . B . Dias Glenlyon , P . J . Fenon Glenlyon and Phoenix , 0 . H . Davis Royal , A . E . Burke Glenlyon and Royal , R . Langley Royal and Phcenix , and several brethren of the sister Lodges . This extraordinary Lodge was called at the instance of Wor . D . M . Berwick , who waa elected in October

as Master of the Caledonia Lodge , Port Maria , Jamaica ( S . C . ) , ancl as there were not a sufficient number of Past Masters present , tho Conclave of Installed Masters could not be proceeded with , and this was the reason why this extraordinary meeting had been called . After the Master Masons had retired , a board of installed Masters was formed , when Wor . D . M . Berwick was duly installed Master under Scottish

Constitution . A Special Meeting of the District Grand Lodge of East Jamaica was held ou Thursday , 21 st Jtine , presided over by the Right Worshipful Bro . J . VV . VVhitebourne , Depnty District Grand Master , ancl his officers . The object of this meeting is for the purpose of hearing certain charges preferred against the Sussex Lodge iu this island .

The Masons under the English Constitution in the Island of Jamaica are glad to hear that their worthy chief , the Right Worshipful Hon . Dr . Hamilton , District Grand Master for Jamaica , intends shortly to pay a visit to the island . Masonry is at a standstill , ancl on the arrival of so worthy an officer it is sure things will commence to flourish . No officers for the Grand Lodge for this year havo been

appointed , and for many months a Grand Lodge meeting has not been held . No officers for the Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Masons have been appointed , and no Grand Chapter has been held for a long time . It is hoped that Masonry will revive shortly , and that regular meetings of District Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter will bo held , and visits to the Lodges by the Grand Officers will commence . Every

effort is now being made to have two Irish Lodges in this island , one at Kingston , and one at Port Royal , but it is doubtful that thoy will succeed , as there are in Kingston three Lodges working under the English Constitution ( Royal , Sussex , and Friendly ) ; one nnder Scotch ( Glenlyon ) , and one under English at Port Royal ( the Phcenix ) , which is quite enough for the Navy and Army .

A convocation of the Glenlyon Holy Royal Arch Chapter , Kingston , i Jamaica , was held on the 2 nd ult . Present—Most Excellent P . J . : Fenon P . P . Z ., A . E . Burke P . H ., B . M . Dias P . J . Several brethren \ were then exalted . The election of officers took place , when the fol- lowing were appointed : —Most Excellent A . E . Burke P . Z ., Most Ex- I

cellout B . M . Dias P . H ., Most Excellent S . H . Watson P . J ., Comps . J . I Pollock S . E ., J . Hayes S . N ., Spicer Treas ., B . Wolfe P . Sojourner , ; A . D'Costa Janitor . This Chapter has only been resuscitated the past twelve months , and is the only Chapter under Scottish Constitu- , tion that has done well . The retiring P . Z . is the Grand Master for ; Scottish Masonry in Jamaica , S . Constantino Burke .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hants And Isle Of Wight.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at Portsmouth , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The M . W . Bro . the Rev . G . Raymond Portal , M . A ., Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons , presided , supported by the V . W . D . P . G . M . Bro . VV . Hickman , Bros . M . E . Frost , Captain Best , G . Rake , Lamb , H . M . Emanuel , Loveland , P . P . G . Wardens , R . Eve , Thoyts P . G . Chaplain , VV . C . Rodward P . G . Treasurer , J . E . Le Feuvre

P . G . Secretary , J . Harrison , H . R . Trigg , A . Cudlipp , G . F . Sherman , R . Osborne , aud numerous other brethren , many of whom were subsequently appointed to office , ancl their names are therefore given below . The formal business of the meeting having been transacted , the Provincial Grand Master appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follow : —

Bro . W . Hickman Deputy Past Grand Master . „ R . Eve No . 54 Senior Grand Warden . „ E . Groves No . 17 Junior Grand Warden . „ J . Lillywhite No . 2 G . M . O . .. F . Court No . 2 G . S . 0 . *

" S . R . Ellis No . 2 G . J . O . „ Rev . C . Nepean No . 63 ) „ .. , . , , ; G . R . Johnson No . 17 j P laina - „ W . C . Redward No . 2 Treasurer . „ Le Feuvre No . 63 Secretary . „ Parsons No . 39 Registrar of Marks . „ H . J . Guy No . 2 Grand Senior Deacon . .. G . Bond No . 17 Grand Junior Deacon . — -

,, ~ . . „ J . Clark No . 62 Grand Inspector of Works . „ Sowden Grand Director of Ceremonies . „ A . Riddell No . 2 Grand Asst . Director of Ceremonies . „ W . Payne No . 2 Grand Sword Bearer . J . E . Ivimey No . 17 Grand Inner Guard .

About forty brethren were present at the banquet , which took place subsequently , and was served in his usually satisfactory style by Bro . G . Bond , of the Castle Hotel , Southsea . —Portsmouth Times .

The Commemorative Lifeboats

THE COMMEMORATIVE LIFEBOATS

IT is rumoured that the M . W . the Grand . Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales is likely to shoot the Flete Estates , near Modbury and Kingsbridge , during the coming season . Tbe estates have lately come back , by purchase , into the hands of the family who originally owned them , and it is believed the Prince will visit Mr . Mildmay . The opportunity of utilising the presence of the Prince to give eclat to tho

launching of the Commemorative Lifeboat has been engaging the attention of all parties ; and Duncombe Lodgo , Kingsbridge , which has been established but three or four years , has taken the initiative , ancl is seeking to perfect arrangements for such end . It is hoped that a special meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge will be held in

Kingsbridge , so that the boat may be launched with Masonic honours . Every effort will be made to induce the Grand Master to honour with his presence and patronage the gift of Grand Lodge , in devout gratitude for his safe return from India . It is feared , however , that the local delays may hinder the completion of the work until the spring of next year ; if so , the opportunity will have passed away .

The Drama

THE DRAMA

Madame Chaumont at the Gaiety . THE charming Madame Chaumont is once more delighting her admirers , at the Gaiety , and all who can relish true comedy acting should seize the present opportunity of witnessing this talented lady in one of her inimitable impersonations . The smartly written Madame , Attend Monsieur , and the more farcical La Bonne

pour Tout faire , are the pieces iu which she has principally appeared during her present engagement , and both supply ample scope for the display of her exquisite art . We know not whether most to praise her marvellous powers of facial expression , her wonderful vivacity and abandon , the sweet sympathetic ring of her voice , or the grace

aud elegance of her every movement . Suffice it to say that , m her line , she stands unrivalled . A flattering testimony to her excellence is afforded by the fact that so many of our English actors and actresses have been to witness her performance . We may add that her singing is no less remarkable than her acting . With a voice by

no means powerful , she produces effects which can only be compared , for beauty or difficulty , with the exquisite tours deforce of a skilful violinist or flautist . To hear Madame Chaumont sing , is to hear something that one can never forget , and need never expect to heatto better effect .

An unknown correspondent has been in the habit of forwarding , from time to time , newspapers , which have invariably been highly perfumed . Wo gathered , from the items of intelligence thus brought under our notice , that our correspondent was an enthusiastic Mason , ancl one who desired to disseminate the knowledge that came specially under his ken . We , however , felt some curiosity in the matter , as

we could hardly recognise the connection between Masonry and scent . A few days since wo received a handsome bottle of Rastrick ' s Masonic Bouquet , and in its fragrance we immediately recognised the perfume that had so gratified onr olfactory nerves on so many previous occasions . We can highly recommend this " Bouquet , ' . ! as any article of dress , papers , & c , with which it may be brought in contact will retain

an agreeable odour for many months . Bro . Rastrick informs us that he has received many testimonials as to its enduring qualities . His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , on his return from India , presented a bottle to Her Majesty tho Queen . It is also in use in the household of the Duke of Edinonrgh . Any of our readers who desire further information , should apply to Bro . Rastrick , chemist , Portsea .