Notices Of Meetings.

a full participation in tho special labours of the Quatnor Coronafci Lodge . In fche Grand Lodge itself , to refer to the earliest precedent , there was in ancient times an express proviso thafc even tho work of legislation could nob proceed without all tho brethren , including " The youngest entor'd Prentice , " being taken into Council . He

would , however , admit freely , thafc much mighfc be said on both sides of the question , and as several of the members , absent that evening ( including Bro . Hughan , whose opinion he felt sure they would like to hear ) , were expected to be present at the Juno meeting , he thought fche best course they could adopt would bo to adjourn the discussion

until thafc date . This suggestion having been accepted by tho movers of the resolution and amendment , the Secretary , Bro . Spofch , proceeded to read a paper on "Scottish Masonry before the Era of Grand Lodges . " This was followed by a discussion , in which Bros . Rylands , Goldney , Macbean and the W . M . took part , and written

contributions from Bros . Hughan and Eamsden Riley were read from the chair . Some further presents to tho library — Bro . Cama P . G . T . again figuring as a liberable donor—were announced by tho Secretary , who also exhibited a photographed facsimile of the

Scorborough MS ., kindly procured for the Lodge by Bro . J . J . Mason , Grand Secretary Canada . The proceedings wero brought to a close abonfc half-past seven , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment and the remainder of the evening was given up to social enjoyment ,

EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201

rf . HE brethren closed their firsfc Masonic year with a meeting on -JL Saturday , 28 th ult ., at the Eoyal Pavilion , Brighton . The Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , who is the W . M ., presided . In tho unavoidable absence of Bros , tho Eight Honourable VV . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., aud R . Clowes , the Wardens' chairs were

occupied by Bros . C . W . Hudson ancl Dr . H . E . Price . The principal business of the meeting was the election of VV . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . the Right Hon . W . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., Prov . G . Steward , was nnanimonsly elected W . M ., whilo Bro . VV . Halletfc was re-elected Treasnrer . The firsfc lecture on tho Tracing

Board was given iu an admirable manner by the Rov . E . R . Carrie . The Lodge having been formally closed the brethren adjonrned to the saloon , where an excellent banquet was served by Bro . D . Mutton , and dnly appreciated . The usual loyal toasts having been proposed by the W . M ., the Officers of Grand Lodge , also given from the Chair ,

received an acknowledgment from Bro . J . Terry . The Rev . E . R . Cnrrie next proposed conjointly the toast of the R . W . the Prov . Grand Master H . R . H . the Duko of Connaught , the Prov . Grand Offioers , ancl the W . M . of tho Lodge . The Duke of Connaught would , he hoped , be soon amongst the brethren of tho Province again , for he

had won fche golden opinions of all Masons and the esteem of all ranks of society . He trusted Bro . Ford would long be sparod to ocenpy tho high position of Deputy Prov . G . Master , which he so worthily

ancl satisfactorily hold . In speaking of the Officers of the Provinc . he passed a high enlo « inm on the Prov . G . Secretary . The Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , in r . sponding , said he felt grateful for fche kind words which had been said about him . Ho would en .

deavour , as lonir as his strength lasted , to merit tho approbation of tho brethren . With their kind indulgence , and with increased experience , he hoped , in his arduous position , to merit their approval . He was surrounded by excellent Officers , and ho wished particularly to bear testimony to the inventive mind , sources of knowledge , and

nimble fingers ot the Prov . G . Secretary , whoso assistance fco him had been invaluable . The toasfc of the Visitors was acknowledged by Bro . Rowland Plnmbe , and thafc of the Officers of the Lodge by Bro .

C . VV . Hudson , acting S . W . The Tyler ' s toasfc terminated the list Dnring the evening songs and duets wore contributed by Bros . Slingsby Roberts , Major Mortimer Hancock , Cole , aud King , the last named ably carrying onfc fcho duties of accompanist ; .

LODGE OF ST . JOHN , No . 1343

THE installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Wednesdny , at the Kings Arms Hotel , Grays , when tho following Officers were appointed for fcho ensuing twelve months : —Bros . George It . Cobham W . M ., James Howell I . P . M ., VV . B . Heagerty S . W ., W . H . Rowleston J . W ., T . S . Taylor P . M . Treasnrer , H . C . Borradaile Secretary , J . H . Potter S . D ., M . T . Tuck J . D ., W . J . Godwin

I . G ., W . J . Motfc Organist , E . S . Fliun D . C , A . J . Thompson and J . H . Sims Stewards .

MASONIC SERVICE AT SWJNTOH

A SPECIAL Masonic service was held ou the afternoon of Sunday last , at St . Peter ' s Chnrch , Swinton , nnder the auspices of the Egerfcon Lodgo . There was a large gathering of the brethren Irom Manchester and district , including several Provincial Officers . A dispensation was granted by the Earl of Lathom Prov . Grand Master of West Lancashire , for tho wearing of Craffc nnd Royal Arch

clothing . The brethren , upwards of 200 in number , met iu St . Peter ' s Schools , from whence they marched in procession to church , largo crowds lining the streets . The Freemasons occupied the seats in tho body of tho chinch , ancl in the remaining portions there was a largo congregation . The Rev . JJ . R . Hey wood , vicar , read the

prayer . * , the Be v . F . P . Nash tho lesson , and tho sermon was preached by Bro . the Earl of Mulgravo , vicar of Worsley , and Chaplain of the Worsley Lodge , No . 1814 . Appropriate hymns were sung , ( in excellent choir leading the service . The sermon was from iho words " Am I my brother ' s keeper . " Tho speaker spoke in

eloquent terms of freemasonry as embracing every rank ancl condition of respectable men . A moral institution , promulgating fraternal charity , mitigating suffering , aud advancing the moral and beat interests of mankind . A collection w ; . s taken in aid of tho Masonic Charities' .

fi * _ . .. EHALS properly carried out and personally attended , in London and Cotmtry , by Bro . G . A . SUTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions nf our Cor . respondents . All letters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .

— : o : — THE GIRLS' SCHOOL CENTENARY AND THB ANGLO-DANISH EXHIBITION . The following circular has jnsfc been issued : — 5 Freemasons' Hall ,

Great Queen Street , London , W . C . 17 th May 18 S 8 . DEAR SIK AND BROTHER , —I have the pleasure fco inform yon thafc fche Executive Committee havo acquired fche sole use of fche

Anglo-Danish Exhibition and Grounds for the night of the 7 th Juno , between the hours of 5 ancl 10 p . m . The brethren and ladies holding tickets for the Albert Hnll wi'l be admitted free , ancl will havo the opportunity of speing the ExbiVihion

and hearing two military bands , in addition to the one in the Hall ; the theatre , switchback railway , & c , will be open at the usual prices . All refreshments partaken of in the Exhibition mus - be paid f > r ; in the Albert Hall they will be provided free , as already

announced . This arrangement places a much greater space afc the disposal of the Committee , and enables them to offer moro tickets fco

fche Stewards . I shall be glad , therefore , if you will let mo know , ab your earliest convenience , how many ( if any ) more you require , by filling in the annexed form , and remitting the amonnt as before .

I am , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours faithfully and fraternally , F . R . W . HEDGES , Hon . Secretary Board of Stewards . N . B . —The tickets of admission for the 7 th June , and the Stewards ' dinner tickets will be issued very shortly .

HOLIDAY HAUNTS . To the Editor of the FKEEMASON ' Cn . ONICLE . DEAR SIR , —As on two or threo occasions previously yen have ber n kind enough to insert my letters , and I have been enabled by that means to assist and give pleasnre to many seeking healthful recrewtion dnring short snmmer holidays , —inexpensively and out of the

beaten tracts , —I shall be happy to again assist any hardwoikid denizens of Loudon or elsewhere who m > iy be desirous of m-iking a pleasant tonr through South Walts if they will write me , en-( . losini ; stamped envelope for reply , simply giving number of party ,

kind of scenery desired—whether sea-coasfc or valley—and length of holiday ancl starting point . Yours truly , HENRY BAUIIAJI . 4 High Street , Haverfordwest , 16 th May 1 SS 8 .

TRADE AND MASONRY .

To the Editor of the Fnr . Eiusox ' s CHRONICLE . Dear Sir and Brother , —Tho following advertisement appeared in a recent issue of the Daly Telegraph . MASONIC—WANTED , in BORROW , £ 250 , to buy back a business . Amount of stock cost over £ 100 . No loan office . Address for particulars , Brother , __ c . Query , —Is this Masonic ? Yours fraternally , LvtJLTKEB .

j Comp . H . Sadler P . Z , 169 , Grand Janitor , has kindl y consented to deliver a lecture on the " Banners and K . isig-. i . s of the Royal Arch , " at , the Industry Chnpt' -r ul [ n-i

ruction . No . 18 ( 3 , held at the Prince Regent , Dili \ . 'i < -b Rn ? i , i , on Saturday , 26 t . h inst ., afc 7 '_) 0 p'm . The . u . t . ntl . n . ot f •Royal Arch Masons in cordiall y invited .

•We understand it has been arranged thafc , on 29 fch insfc ., the Grand Master Marion of Scotland , Sir Archibald C . Camp-. , ;]] , Barfc ., M . P ., will make a grand visitation t- > the Province of Aberdeen , accompanied by n depuf . iti _ .- _ 0 f i officers and members of the Grand Lodge of Scot , a :, d

| At a meeting of Sfc . Maurice L ><\ g (^ , No . LS- " ..., ||( , ; d | on the 0 th int-tu . t , tit Plympton , f _ ro . John AJaifcin was j elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . R . Hum lily v \ as j elected Treasurer , a .. d Bro . J . Gidley reelected Tyh-r .

) The design by Mr . H . A . Reid , architect , Port Elizabeth . ISA ., has been selected in Ihe competition fur a pr . jp . < . SL-d j new Masonic temple for Kimberley . There were niuc compefcitors .