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must feel a certain degree of pride in consequence . It certainly is something to be able to say that an Anderson , a Preston , a Napier , a Bnrns , a Walter Scott , an Allison , or a Sir James Graham was formerly a member of this or that Lodge . Tho first two of these are known by their Masonic

works , bnt the others were men who made their mark in the world , men whoso names will be remembered with pride as long as the English language exists . Again as regards Lodges , the rise and progress of some , the disruption of others , are matters which cannot be otherwise than

interesting , and we feel sure that a column—more or less —of short notes , historical , biographical , anecdotal , archaeological—will prove welcome pabulum to our readers . Moreover , as will be seen in one of those furnished by Bro . Gould , a suggestion is thrown out that Bro . John

Constable should continue supplying us with copies of Lodge "Warrants . Till now he has given us those relating only to the " Ancients , " but Bro . Gould thinks that those of the " Moderns " still on the Roll of Grand Lodge which were in existence at the time of tho Union might

likewise be published . For ourselves , we think the idea an excellent one , and we shall bo pleased beyond measure if Bro . Constable finds himself able to carry on a work which has thus far fared so well under his auspices . We

shall gladly offer him every facility in our power , and no no doubt others will give the benefit of their assistance . Appended are the first instalment of " mems , " and among them several queries which wo trust some of our friends will be able to answer .

BEO . RICHARD SAVAGE .

MEMBERS of the " Savage " Clnb , and others , may bo interested to learn that at a meeting of tho Ledge , then numbered 55 , at the " Old Man ' s Coffee Honse , " Charing Cross , in September 1737 , Richard Savage [ described in tho " Daily Advertiser" of that date as "the son of Earl Rivera" ] Master—were admitted Freemasons

the Hon . Wm . Ilawley and James Thompson ( author of the Seasons ) . This Lodge became No . 49 in 1710 ; 28 [ Red Cow , West Smithfield ] in 1756 ; 26 [ Tho Crown , Little Cranbourn Alley ] in 1770 ; 2-1

[ Lodge of Attention , F . M . T . ] in 1781 ; 23 in 1792 ; and was erased for non-attendance at Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge , 1797 . R . P . GOULD .

LODGE WARRANTS .

ATTEit tho passing of the Act of Parliament , 39 Geo . III ., cap . 79 [ 1799 ] , the belief was for a long time entertained , that no new lodges conld be constitnted . Acting under this impression , it became a common habit in G . L . [ Moderns ] to supplement the ordinary vote of erasure , by an authorization to the G . M . to re-issne such warrants as wero called in . Mnch confusion has resulted from this practice , and

many lodges actually formed in tho current century , have obtained centenary warrants , through tho " flavour of antiquity" which has adhered to the old , or original charters issued to Lodges long since defunct . In his criticism of my " Atholl Lodges , " tho reviewer rightly suggests , that tho " Atholl" Roll might appropriately bo styled ,

a list of warrants , rather than of Lodges . In a qualified sense , the same may be said of the " Modern" Roll . One Grand Master [ Duke of Beaufort ] established the Friendship Lodge in 1767 , on an old warrant of 1721 j whilst another [ Duke of Sussex ] erected the "Royal Alpha" in 1813 or 1814 , on a dormant charter of 1730 [ No . 43 Union ] , afterwards changed in 1823 for the higher precedency

of the then No . 16 , originally warranted in 1722 , and earned forward on the Union Roll [ from being No . 8 " Moderns " ] as the united Lodge " Ionic and Prudence , " bnt which lapsed shortly afterwards . A dozen exemplifications , at least , might be readily cited of long suspended vitality in the earlier history of our [ so-called ] oldest Lodges . The

object , however , of this note , is to suggest to Bro . John Constable the further light which may be cast upon our Lodge history by the publication of the various charters of constitution , still worked under , which wero granted by tho Senior or Regular Grand Lodgo of England , prior to 1814 . R . F . G .,

ARMY LODGES . IDENTIFICATION wanted of the Lodges below described , viz .: — Irish . 177 . Col . Fool ' s Regiment . 1748 . 390 . Queen ' s R . I . Regiment . 1762 . 612 . 1 st Ulster Regiment . 1783 . Scotch . 106 . Duke of York ' s Regiment . 1761 . 121 . Union . Marjoribank's Regiment . 1764 .

Of the above , the only regiment I can , in a measure , identify , is the first-named , Colonel Edward Pole having been appointed to the ColoDel . cy of the 10 th Foot in August 1749 ? No . 390 , Irish , is described in Downe ' s List of Lodges , 1804 , as in the " Queen's Royal " Regiment of Foot , a designation then , as now , borne by onr second Infantry Regiment . No . 244 { Irish" ] was ,

however , in fall working order in tbis corps from 1754 to 1824 ? No . 106 [ Scotch ] mnst have been planted in some regiment of which James II . [ previously Duke of York ] had been Colonel , bat I canfind no record of this connection in any Army Lists of tho last century . Tho date [ 1761 ] is prior to that of the last Duke of York being appointed to any military command , and tho only bearer of that title interven .

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ing between James IL and the second son of George III . being Captain tho Duko of York R . N . [ son of Frederick Princo of Wale 3 and brother of George III . ] , who died yonng . I cannot understand to what corps the designation of " Duko of York ' s" Regiment waa applied in 1761 . No . 121 [ Scotch ] wa 3 clearly warranted in some regiment of which General Marjoribank 3 was Colonol , bnt tho English Armv Lists afford

no clue to tho elucidation of thia connection . 13 it possible that a > Militia , Foncible , or oven a local corps serving in tho East Indies , is thus described ? I shall bo much obliged to any brethren who will furnish mo with the names of distinguished Naval or Military Officers [ or Officers of high rank ] who havo been members of tho Craft , especially of thoso initiatid in Scotch and Irish Lodges . R . F . G .

The Horns Assembly Rooms, Kennington Park.

THE HORNS ASSEMBLY ROOMS , KENNINGTON PARK .

THE Annual Dinner to the Officers of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was given by Bro . J . B . King , on Tuesday , at the above address . Bros . Smith and King , of whoso catering for the multitude of those who day by day desire to refresh the inner man , we havo had occasion to speak favourably in connection with their City establishment , the Cannon Tavern , Cannon-street , have succeeded to the proprietorship of this well-known establishment , where Masons havo been wont

to congregate for many , many years . Tuesday last was the anniversary of Bro . King ' s birth , and he availed himself of the occasion to ontertain his brother Officers of tho Egyptian Lodge and a few personal friends . Aftor the guests had inspected the establishment , and Bro . King had drawn attontion to the several changes that had been made , or were contemplated , tho dinner was served . Tho host was

supported on his right by Bro . G . Chapman W . M . 27 and Bro . Jamea Terry , while on his left were Bros . James Stevens and W . W . Morgan . Tho Vice Presidents' chairs wero filled by Bros . D . Jacobs and T . J . Maidwell , whilst amongst others present wore Bros . Poole , Grammer , Cnthbertson , Ellis , Pilson , Haynes , Murch , Brown , Chantler , & o . The repast , which was of a most rdcherchS character , was admirably

served , and thoroughly enjoyed by all who partook of it . On removal of the cloth , tho loving enp was handed round , and then the President gave tho health of Her Most Gracious Majesty . With the toast of H . R . H . the Grand Mastor was associated Prosperity to tho Craft , and then Bro . Chapman proposed the health of the host , Bro . J . B . Kin " . Bro . Chapman said that he rose to direct , not to stimulate tha

feeling predominant . Bro . King was at all times a host in himself , but on this occasion he was a host for tho Egyptians , and all would agree a right worthy host . All presont would join in wishing him health and prosperity , and that in his now venture ho might raise a superstructure beneficial to himself , and creditable to the builder . AfterBro . James Stevens had favoured the company with tho song

" Many happy returns of tho day , " Bro , King rose to reply . Last year , when he had the pleasure of meeting bis friends , ho had but liftle space at his disposal for their entertainment ; thi 3 year ho wa 3 more fortunately circumstanced . He regretted the non-attondanco of several members of the Lodgo who had been invited , but were unavoidably absent . He extended to all who had honoured him tho true spirit of friendship , which he trusted would always prevail in their

Lodgo . He assured his guests ho appreciated their good wishes , and tendered to one and all a cordial welcome to meat him in their present quarters on future anniversaries of his birthday so long as ho might have the conduct of tho establishment where they werenow congregated . The other toasts given wero the health of tho W . M . of No . 27 , ' the Past Masters , the Visitors , <& c . To all saitablo replies were made , and with genial convorso and capital singing the evening passed away most agreeably .

Order Of St. Laurence—Ebor Lodge.

ORDER OF ST . LAURENCE—EBOR LODGE .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on Monday , when Bro . J . S . Cumberland was installed in tho chair of W . M . by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., and afterwards appointed and invested his Officers as follows : Bros . G . Simpson I . P . M . and Treas ., C . G . Padel S . W ., M . Millington J . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . Recorder

A . T . B . Tnrner S . D ., T . Humphries J . D ., W . P . Husband I . G ., J . Hanley C . of G ., P . Pearson Tyler . The Report of tho Auditors wa 3 brought np and adopted , and Bros . F . Binckes and D . M . Dewar were elected honorary members of the Lodge . The members afterwards mot at supper , and passed a social evening .

York Mark Lodge (T.I.)

YORK MARK LODGE ( T . I . )

THE regular meeting of this Lodge , on Tuesday evening , was bnfc thinly attended , owing to the fact that two great political meetings were being held in the City . The W . M ., the Rev . W . Valentine presided , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . and Sec , Rev . W . C . Lukis S . W ., J . Hollinsas J . W ., Tnrner , Millington , Humphries , Wilson , Redfare , Wilkinson , Hanley , and other brethren .

Bros . E . T . Clarke and G . F-. Atkinson were advanced to the decree , and successful ballots wero taken for two joining members and a candidate . On tho motion of Bro . Whytehead , seconded by Bro . Hollins , Bro . W . J . Hughan of Truro , P . G . Warden , wa 3 elected an honorary member of the Lodge . After the close of the Lodge , the brethren met at sopper , and spent a pleasant evening .