Masonry At Cheltenham.

MASONRY AT CHELTENHAM .

THE memorial window ereoted in the Parish Church of Cheltenham , by the Freemasons of the Province of Gloucestershire , to the memory of their late Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Brother John Brook-Smith ) , was on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., unveiled and presented to the rector of the parish ( Rev . Canon Bell , D . D . ) by the

Grand Master of the Province , the Right Hon . Sir Miohael Hicks . Beaoh , Bart ., M . P ., in the presence of a large number of members of the Craft , wearing the insignia of the Order . The dedicatory service was held at one o'clock , and the Mayor and Corporation and a large number of the general public attended . As the olergy emerged from

the vestry , the Provincial Grand Master ( Sir M . Hicks-Beach ) , pre - ceded by his Sword Bearer ( Bro . Renwiok ) , and attended by the Deputy Grand Master ( Bro . R . V . Vassar-Smith ) , the Secretary of the Province ( Bro . James Winterbotham ) , the Provincial Treasurer ( Bro . T . Nelson Foster ) , Bro . the Baron de Ferriere 3 , Bro . Gwinnett ,

and other prominent Masons , advanced up the centre aisle to the entrance to the chancel , where the two bodies ( Clergy and Masons ) met and stood in position to face the memorial window . The cover , ing having been removed , the Grand Master ( Sir M . Hicks-Beach ) addressed the rector in the following words : —This window has been

erected by the subscriptions of the Freemasons of the Province of Gloucester , to the glovy of the Great Arohiteot of the Universe , and to the memory of and in fraternal and affectionate regard for our late Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Brook-Smith . In the name of the Freemasons of this Province I offer this window to you ,

as the Reotor of Cheltenham , for the use and adornment of the old Parish Churoh of this town , of which our deceased brother was so long one of the most prominent and respected residents . The Rector expressed his pleasure in accepting the gift of the Freemasons , and Baid the window would not only be an adornment to the venerable

church , but would serve as a memento of the liberality of the Masonic Order , and of the Freemasons' love and esteem for their departed brother . The service then proceeded with Spohr ' s " Blest are the departed , " which was rendered by an augmented choir , under the direction of Bro . J . A . Matthews Prov . Organist . An appropriate

address was given by the Dean of Gloucester ( Dr . Spence ) , who took for hia text , " Strength aud Beauty are in his Sanctuary , " Psalm xcvi . 6 . The service ended with the benediction . The window , it may be added , is placed in the south transept of the sacred building , and is a pleasing example of stained glass of a Masonic character .

The five principal lights are filled in with Scriptural characters connected with Masonic work . The central one is occupied by Solomon , heariug in his hand a representation of the Temple he erected . The lights on either side are filled with Moses and Joshua , and again at

either side of these Old Testament prophets is a representative of the ' new Dispensation—St . John the Baptist on one side and Sc . John the Evangelist on the other . The minor details of the window are Masonioally treated , and at the base there is a suitable inscription recording the object of the erection of the window .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

THE following is the result of the University Local examination , Cambridge , December 1888 , as far as " Our Boys " are concerned : —

HONOURS . —2 nd Class—A . Blunt , J . P . Seagrave , J . P . Templeman , 3 rd Class—F . F . Coleman , H . R . Graves , F . A . Herring . SATISFIED THE EXAMINERS . —S . H . Bevis , J . Bloomfield , S . W .

Gibson , x \ W . . Lewis , JN . mcuasKie , j . anaw , u . rayior , j . m . waiters . Nineteen candidates sent np : fourteen passed . Honours 6 satisfied examiners 8 .

The task of converting Bacon ' s Hotel into the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters has been entrusted to Bro . C . H . Driver , who built the Masonic Hall at Gibraltar , and Bro . Robert Berridge . Although the general scheme of

decoration is to be Italian , the two beautiful Queen Anne rooms are to remain intact . One is to be reserved for tbe use of the Prince of Wales , and the other will be assigned to his Deputy . The works are to commence immediately , and the inauguration of the building will take place towards the close of the year .

"A DOPTIVE" MASONRY . —In France , where the plan was at first originated , " Adoptive" Masonry was , for a time , much in vogue . The Empress Josephine in 1805 presided over the Lodge Imperiale d ' adoption des Francs Chevaliers , at Strasbarg ; and the assemblies of the brethren and sisters at Puris are said to have been equally

elegant , splendid and agreeable . Of their agreeabiiity , I entertain no matter of doubt . But I have my own opinion of pass-words whispered by rosy lips , and grasps interchanged with soft hands

and indeed we are credibly informed the mystical part of the business was a mere pretence , and the rites always ended in—a ball and supper—as might be reasonably expected . —Bro . John Fitzhenry Townsend , LL . D ., D . O . M . of Ireland .

A collection of essays , by the Rt . Hon . Sir Lyon Play fair , will be shortly published by Messrs Cassell and Company , nnder the title of " Subjects of Social Welfare . " The "Work will include a variety of papers on Publio Health , industrial Wealth , and National Education ,

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — ST . DAVID'S LODGE , No . 384 . AT a meeting , held on the 19 th inst ., there was an exceptionally large number of candidates for initiation , the ceremony being

performed by Bro . T . Mills the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Henry Platb D . P . G . M . of North Wales also taking part . The banquet was served at the Station Hotel , Bangor , a large party sitting down to a sphndid menu , provided by Bro . Taylor . The W . M . presided .

JOPPA LODGE , No . 1114 . THE nsual meeting was held on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , when there were present Bros . G . Curson W . M . in the ohair , a . Smith S . W .. A . fioddard J . W .. G . Watson Tresianrnr . P .. V ^ — - -, „ . -- .. - -.. „ - —

« .. - . „_ . , „„ , _ 9 _ . . Atkinson Secretary , H . Curson S . D ., J . Smith J . D ., H . A . Dewing I . G ., Wainwright Organist ; P . M . ' s M . B . Bircham , R . Riches , G . Grummett , W . G . Sherringham , 0 . Hudson , and a large nnmber of

brethren , together with Bro . Loynes , a visitor from the Earl of Leicester Lodge , No . 2237 . The usual Lodge ceremonies were performed , and Bro . Dr . Powell waa raised to the third degree . The sum of twenty guineas waa voted from the Lodge Funds towards the Masonic School for Boys . After Lodge adjourned the brethren

supped together , at Bro . Harvey s , the Crown . A special aigni . fioance was given to this meeting , it being the fiftieth anniversary of the initiation into Freemasonry of Bro . M . B . Bircham , who waa initiated in the Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , on the 13 th March 1839 . To commemorate this event the brethren had subscribed a

very handsome P . M . 's jewel . This was presented to Bro . Bircham by the Worshipful Master in the most felicitous terms . The song , " Give me the man of honest heart" was then sung by Bro . Loynes . Bro . Bircham , who on rising to respond appeared greatly affected .

said that as long as he was able he should do his best in assisting to instal the Worshipful Master , and help the Joppa Lodge . Several other Loyal and Masonio toasts were given , Bros . Wainwright , Goddard , Biroham , Powell and Loynes assisted in the musical arrangements .

METHAM LODGE , No . 1205 . THE annual banquet was held , on the 19 th instant , at the Devon and Cornwall Masonio Club , Plymouth . There waa a large attendance . Covers were laid for 90 . Bro . A . Trout the W . M . presided , supported by Bros . H . E . SitterB I . P . M ., A . W . King S . W ., R . L . Blight sen . J . W ., the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., Chaplain , D . Cross Treasurer , W . Powell Secretary , G . Perring S . D ., G . Perkina

J . D ., E . Hughes I . G ., J . J . FaceyD . C , C . L . Blight A . D . C ., J . Forster Organist , J . Soper , J . E . Skellern , A . E . Maddock Stewards , J . Gidley Tyler , and Past Masters T . Gibbons , T . E . Peek , R . Dickson , P . J . Dunn , G . Wilson , W . Kennedy . Among the visitors were Bros . Col . J . Phillips 2258 , Lient . N . Page 2258 , Captain J . H . Swanton 2258 ,

S . Jew 105 , E . Aitken Davies , 1099 , J . M . Hifley 223 , R . Pike 230 , T . Goodall 1550 , E . J . Knight 202 , C . Marshall 159 , J . Griffin 1847 . After the banquet tbe usual Loyal and Masonic toasts and sentiments were given . A choice vocal and instrumental entertainment was also rendered . Bro . T . Gibbons presided at the piano , and aatpital string

band was furnished by brothren . Bro . Ellbrd gave solos on the cornet , Bro . Lidiard on the violoncello , and the vocallist 3 were Bros . W . Kennedy , G . MUer , P . J . Dunn , W . H . Chanter , A . E . Maddock , and others . A handsome 18-carat gold Past Master ' * jnwel waa presented to the I . P . M . Bro . H . E . Sitters , aa a token of fraternal regard .

PEMBROKE LODGE , No . 1299 . THE annual installation of tbe W . M . for the ensuing year waa held at the Lodge Room , West Derby , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ,, and the assembly of members and Masonic brethren was the largest ever held in conneciion with this rapidly rising little Lodge . From being an obscure village meeting a few years ago , it has , by marked sociability , unity of feeling , and business efficiency , risen to a position

equal to any in the district . To such dimensions has this Lodge grown of late that the accommodation afforded by tbeir old-fashioned place of meeting seems inadequate for members' ordinary comfort , able requirements . The youthful , but efficient , retiring Worsbipfal Master , S . Haden . Jonee , creditably acted as installing master , and

assisted by Bros . W . S . Vines and James J . Kamsey Past Masters , the W . M .-elecfc , Bro . James F . Booth , was , accordiog to ancient custom and ceremony , duly installed Worahipful Master for the ensuing year . The latter then appointed and invested his Officer . " * , as follow , viz .: —Bros . S . Haden-Jones I . P . M ., A . Harrison S . W ., Thos .

S . Ramsey J . W ., W . S . Vines Treas ., W . Pearson Sec , J . Leach S . D ., G . R . Jones J . D ., Henry Davies Organist , J . Oakea I . G ., Isaac Jones , D . Higgin , aud W . Coultard Stewards , and James J . Ramsey D . C , The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , and , interspersed

with songs and recitations , the usual list of Loyal and Masouic toasts was duly given and honoured . The retiring W . M ., Bro . S . Haden-Jonee , was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel and apron of office by the Lodge , and a valuable diamond ring and an illuminated address from his follow-members , as a mark of their esteem and regard .

LEY SPRING LODGE , No . 1598 .

THE election meeting of this flourishing Lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . The brethren appeared in mourning , out of respect to the late I . P . M . Bro . Sampson , who had joined the majority . The members present included Bros . R . S . Walker W . M ., Turner S . W ., Arber J . W .,

Aliaway Treasurer , Buscall P . M . Secretary , Roberts S . D ., Dipple D . C , Graves Organist , Pargeter P . M ., Roberts P . M ., Lewis P . M ., Brown P . M ., Langdon , Margett , Pien lerleitb , Smyth P . M . 929 , Smith , Hipkius , Thomas , Galloway , and Bawtree , Visitors—Bros , Burns