The Approaching Meeting Of Grand Lodge.

suggested to Grand Lodge the propriety of considering the question of increasing their recommendation . As it now stands , any brother who thinks with us that the pension is too large , will have virtually to oppose the Board who , when attacked , will naturally stand in a body on the defensive .

It is to be hoped that neither side will permit this matter to degenerate into a personal question , bnt that if once opened , the discussion will be allowed equal freedom by both sides , and that in the end the best course will be adopted . Whatever this may prove to be , we trust all

will cheerfully conform to the opinion of the majority . The Board of General Purposes next draws the attention of Grand Lodge to the infringement of that part of the Constitutions which relates to the procuring of Charity Jewels , Clasps , & c . We hope it is

only necessary to direct" attention to this irregularity to ensure its immediate discontinuance , but shonld Grand Lodge deem it necessary to adopt harsh measures in ordes to compel the observance of its edicts , it would be far better than to make laws and allow them to be broken ,

even under the very roof of Grand Lodge itself ; we here more especially refer to the use of a lantern or other fancy light in tha third degree , especially prohibited by Grand Lodge . Wo have already referred to this subject , and may at an early date point out other items which should be remedied .

The Notices of Motion comprise , one—by Bro . James Stevens—on the question of Uniformity of Working . Here Grand Lodge will be asked to appoint a committee , which was deemed necessary as far back as 1870 . The other—by Bro . J . M . Clabon—has reference to the future distribution

of the surplus of the Fund of Benevolence . Bro . Clabon proposes , as ^ he has done on previous occasions in Grand Lodge , that a part oftliemrplus of each year shall be devoted to the advancement of the Pupils of the Masonic Educational Institutions after they leave the respective Schools .

We have lately devoted so much of our space to these two questions that we hardly think it necessary to refer to them at any length here . As regards the latter , it is urged in some quarters that to adopt Bro . Clabon ' s suggestion would be to go in direct opposition to the intention of the

founders of the Fund of Benevolence . The object of the Fund , according to tho Book of Constitutions , is Charity . In what way Bro . Clabon ' s proposal is in direct opposition to Charity we should like to know . Perhaps by Wednesday next we may be enlightened .

The Late Bro. T. S. Mortlock.

THE LATE BRO . T . S . MORTLOCK .

IN our last issue we referred to the death of Bro . T . S . Mortlock , which occurred , under exceptionally painful circumstances , when he was attending the funeral of Bro . E . Page . The late Bro . Mortlock was an energetic and well-tried Mason ; he was initiated in the Industry , No . 186 ,

of which Lodge he was a Past Master . He was a P . Z . of the Faith Chapter , No . 141 , aud of the Industry Chapter , No . 180 . He likewise was well known in the Mark Degree ,

and had served the Office of W . M ., both of the Thistle , No . S , and the Temple , No . . As a supporter of the Institutions , he was always to the fore , and many are there who will miss him as a sincere and ardent friend . The

funeral of our deceased brother took place at Bow Cemetery , on Tuesday last , where a large assemblage of members of the Craft attended to pay the last sad token of regard to a worthy brother . The funeral was condncted by Bro . Thomas James ; the first carriage contained the

two sons of the deceased and his three brothers—John Samuel , and William Mortlock ; in the second carriage were Bros . Charles Lacey , George Wood , C . Veal , Carrociero , and Magrath ; another carriage contained Bros . Hook , Marsh , Wooding , & c . The Industry Lodge was

represented by its W . M . and the following members : — Bros . Chubb , Mole , Stutchbury , J . Thiers , Robinson , Seex Amongst those assembled around the grave we may men tion Bros . W . H . Clarke , A . Walter , J . G . Horsey , R Hayward , J . Hayward , Hugh Cotter , W . Bate , J . M

Stevens , T . J . Tarling , W . 0 . Coleman , Scolefield , Longstaff , Deason , A . Yates , W . Wallington , B . Cundick , Watson , J . J . Berry , S . Rawley , Myers , S . Watkins , T . J .

Barnes , T . J . Barnes jun ., Collis , A . Walter jun ., G . Jones S . Moss , A . W . Coleman , R . Owen , A . Mole , T . Haywood ' H . Harbert , Hallingford , Dawson , Goldstein , G . H . Stephens , Jas . Stevens . W . W . Morgan . # c . & c .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

SOUTH NORWOOD LODGE , No . 1139 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday evening , tho 20 th instant , afc tho Public Hall , South Norwood . Bro . E . 0 . Day Worshipful Master , J . Churchward S . W ., P . Harris J . W ., R . Evans Treas ., W . Duffitt Sec , J . Kern S . D ., S . Skudder I . G ., Stead Tyler . P . M . ' s W Corner , Sanders , Porter , C . R . Corner , & o . Lodge was opened iu duo form , and minutes of previous meeting were confirmed . The

W . M . then vacated the chair for tho Installing Master , Bro . W . C . Corner P . M ., who formed a board of Installed Masters , and rendered the ancient ritnal in a very impressive and able manner / , placing Bro . J . Churchward , tho new Master , in the chair of K . S . with due honours . The ballot waa then successfully taken , and Messrs . P . S . Herbert and W . A . Vincent were initiated into the mysteries of Free .

masonry . Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetting hall , where an excellent memo had been provided , to which ample justice was done . After grace had been said , the W . M . proposed the Loyal toasts , which were received with that hearty enthusiasm for which the Lodge is noted . In replying for tho Grand Officers , Bro . Hugh Sandoman , P . G . M . of

Bengal , said he gladly responded to that toast ; he was pleased to congratulate all the Officers of the Lodge upon the excellent working he had witnessed . It was the fourth time he had been present afc the installation meeting , and it was a pleasure to hear the ritnal ten . dered in such a correct manner . The W . M ., in reply to his health , thanked the brethren for placing him in that proud and distinguished position , and hoped he should merit the esteem of the brethren by

the attention he paid to every detail of the Lodgo . The handsome Lodge jewel was then presented to the retiring Master , Bro . E . O . Day , who acknowledged the gift in suitable terms . The Tyler's toast concluded a very enjoyable evening . Visitors—Bros . Hugh Sandeman Friends in Coancil Lodge , J . E . Longrow Knob Lodge 1414 , W . Sharp P . M . Concord Lodge 463 , A . Churchward Hornsey 890 , J . Nicolls Fitzroy Lodge , J . Pilling St . James ' s Union 180 , Dr . Strong Frederick of Unitv 452 .

St. Augustine Lodge, No. 972.

ST . AUGUSTINE LODGE , No . 972 .

rrUtE brethren held their annual meeting on 19 th November , afc the - ! - Masonic Eooms , 38 St . Peter ' s-street , Canterbury . The ceremony of Installation of the W . M . Elect ( Bro . William H . Vile ) was most impressively performed by Bro . J . Welsh P . M . Tho following brethren were invested by the W . M . as bis Officers for the ensuing year . —Bros . Edwin Beer S . W ., H . Miskin J . W ., Rev . T . J . Syree Chaplain , G . Pitcher P . M . G . S . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , S . F . Pringuer

S . D ., T . B . Eosseter J . D ., T . Crump I . G ., W . Harnett Tyler , Henry Pringuer Secretary , A . J . Polling Organist , . 1 . Welsh P . M . Director of Ceremonies , 0 . Holttnm P . M . Almoner , J . Socra Charity Delegate . A vote of thanks—proposed by Bro . H . Naylor P . M . 1449 , seconded by Bro . 0 . Holttum P . M . 31—was subsequently inscribed upon the minutes of tho Lodge for the able manner in which the ceremony was

performed by Bro . J . Welsh , who wns then decorated by the W . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , presented by tho brethren below the chair , in recognition of tho valuable services rendered , not only to the Craft but also in the Lodge of Instruction . After the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the Guildhall Hotel , where a banquet was capitally served by the Bros . Shaxby , in the old Lodge-room . On the

removal of the cloth the nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Amonsrsfc the visiting brethren were : —Bros . Thomas J . Usher 1096 , Dr . W . Longhnrst S . W . 31 , George Cox P . M . 199 , John Brothers W . M . 709 , F . W . Prescott 199 , G . Tribe 177 , H . Naylor P . M . 1419 , Edwin Fenn 1208 , W . A . Smeeth 1208 , J . Howarth 1449 , T . Blamiers 1149 , H . Hammond 1449 , R . Butler 1658 .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , on Monday , 24 th Nov Present—Bros . Halle W . M ., Gibbs S . W ., Symons J . W ., Pearcy Acting Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Sillis S . D ., Giller J . D ., Balls I . G . ; also Bros " . Jackson , Wing , Defriez , Geyer , & c . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson candidate . Bro . Wing proved himself eflfi . cient , and was entrusted . Lodge being advanced , the ceremony of

passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wing as candidate ; both ceremonies were performed in a very creditable manner . Lodge being resumed Bro . Fenner worked the second section of the lecture , assisted bv the brethren . Bro . Giller of Loyalty Lodge 1607 , and Jackson of Great Northern Lodge 1287 , were duly elected members . Bro . Gibbs will preside at the next meeting . Bro . Pearcy was unanimously elected an honorary member . liodge was then closed and adjourned .

Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held on 21 st November , at the White llarfc , College-street , Lambeth . Present—Bros . Timothy W . M ., Kohler S . W ., Notfc J . W ., Isaac Treas ., Bond Sec , Davis S . D ., Sambell J . D ., Watson Tyler ; Bros . Stuart , Jolly , Ball , Chalkley , Cox , Bale , and others . The Lod"e was

opened in due form , and the minntes wore road and confirmed . Bro . Chalkley answered the questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and raised . The first section was worked , and tho Lodge was closed to the first . Bro . Kohler will preside next Thursday , when tho brethren will meet in the new building .

Boyal Union Lodge , No . 246 . —At the meeting on Wednesday 19 th , Bro . J . Walker , M . A ., the W . M ., asked the acceptance by