Contents.

CONTENTS .

Grand Festival 191 Supreme Grand Chapter 192 Provincial Grand Lodge of Cumberland and Westmorland 192 Provincial Grand Chapter of Cumberland and Westmorland ... 192 National Great Prion- 19 * Consecration of the ftavensbourne Chapter , No . 1601 192 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 193 Masonic Presentation 193 Notes on Our English Ritual 19 +

The East Lancashire Systematic Masonic , Educational , and Benevolent Institution 194 Bro . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., P . G . M . West Lancashire ... 194 Thc Four Old Lodges 194 Craft Masonry ' 95 LEADERS 198 CORRESPONDENCEItinerant Masons ' 9 Tlie Provinces and the Charities 199

Unlawful levvels in Lodges and Chapters 199 Masonic Regalia 199 Tlie Late Bro . Michael Havdon 199 Red Cross of Rome and Constantine—A Query 199 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institntion Elections in May 199 Masonic Names of the Dicty 199 The '' Masonic Magazine " 199 A Correction 199

The Girls' Festival .- 199 Closelv Tvled 199 Reviews ' ...... 19 ° Masonic Notes and Queries 20 ° Obituary 200 Royal Arch 200 Mark Masonry 20 ° Ancient and Accepted Rite 200 Masonic and General Tidings 202

Grand Festival.

GRAND FESTIVAL .

Grand Festival vvas held , according to custom , on Wednesday last , at Freemasons' Hall , at five o'clock in the evening * , and was formed of the following Grand and Past Grand Officers : Bros , the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . ; Lord Kensington , Senior G . W . ; Major Gen . the Hon . Somerset 1 . G . Calthorpe , J . G . W . ; Rev . W . A . Hill , G . Chap . ;

Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , G . Chap . ; Col . Creaton , G . Treas . ; / "Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , M . P ., G . Reg . ; Sir John B . Monckton , President Board Gen . Purposes ; Col . ' Shadwell II . Clerke , G . Sec . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; E . E . Wendt , G . Sec . G . Correspondence ; George Mellor , S . G . D . ; Mathevv Clark , I . G . D . ; John Gihson , G . Sunt , of Wks . ; Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , GDir . of Cer . ; George Burt , Asst . G . Dir . of Cer . ; Samuel Mullens ,

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G . S . B . ; C . E . Willing-, G . Org . ; W . Wilson , G . Purs . ; James Kench , Asst . G . Purs . ; Col . Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middx . ; Gen . G . S . Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey ; Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart . M . P ., P . G . M . Sussex ; Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , M . P ., P . G . M . Dorset ; Hon . R . W . II . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand ; Edward Tyrrell Leith , D . G . M . Bombay ; G . Graham , D . G . M . Auckland ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , D . P . G . M .

Berks and Bucks ; S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; Sir Michael Costa , P . G . W . ; Capt . W . Piatt , P . G . W .: Rev . H . A . Pickanl . P . G . Chap . ; Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C ; Rev . C . 1 . Martyn , P . G . C ; Rev . T . F . Ravenshavv , P . G . C ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ; Rev . Dr . Cox , P . G . C ; Rev . W . Kuhe , P . G . C ; Rev . W . Hayes , P . G . C ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; L . P . Metham , P . G . D . ; J . M .

Case , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; C . W . C . Hulton , P . G . D . ; J . Percy Leith , P . G . D . ; | ohn Anthony Ruckcr , P . G . D . ; Raphael Costa , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrell , P . G . D . ; James Lewis Thomas , F . S . A ., P . Asst . G . Director of Ceremonies ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Jas . Mason , P . G . S . B . ; A . L Duff Filer , P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; S . G . Foxall , P . G . Purs . ; Thomas

Cubitt , P . G . Purs . ; and J . W . Wright , P . G . Purs . There were about 700 brethren present , including the " purple . " After Grand Lodge had been formally opened , Grand Secretary read that portion of the minutes of the Quarterly Communication of March which related to the election of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , anil His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was proclaimed as Grand Master

for the year ensuing . The following oflicers were also appointed : Bro . The Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M . „ Lord Skelmersdale Deputy G . M . ,, The Earl of Onslow S . G . W . ,, Sir F . W . Truseott ( Lord Mayor of London ) J . G . W .

,, Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope-i „ Rev . Arthur Pereival Purey-Cust \ G . Chaplains . ( Dean of York ) > „ Lieut .-Colonel John Creaton ... G . Treas . „ /* E . J . Mclntyre , Q . C , M . P . ^ ... G . Reg . ,, Sir John B . Monckton , F . S . A . ( Town Clerk of London ) ... Pres . B . of G . P . ,, Lieut .-Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke G . Sec . ,, Dr . Ernest Emil Wendt G . Sec . Ger . Cor .

,, R . F . Gould and Bro . F . Richardson S . G . Deacons . „ Lieut .-Col H . S Somerville Bur- - ) , . Deacons . ney and Bro . J . H . Scott ... i •> „ John Gibson , R . A G . Supt . of Wks . „ Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) ... G . Dir . of Cer . „ Magnus Ohren A . G . Dir . of Cer . „ Charles Greenwood G . Swd . Br . „ C . S . Jeky ll G . Org . ,, H . G . Buss Asst . G . Sec . „ James Kench G . Purst .

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Bro . William Clarke Asst . G . Purst . „ H . Sadler G . Tyler . Grand Secretary then read the names of the following brethren as Grand Stewards of the year : Bro . H . B . Brown ... ... ... ... Lodge 1 „ E . A . Pontifex ... ... ... ... „ 2 „ R . J . Hall „ 4 „ F . W . Browne ... ... ... ... „ 5

„ W . A . Pope ... ... ... ... „ 6 „ J . Fenn ... ... ... ... „ S ,, P . G . F . Tatham ... ... ... ,, 14 ,, George Watson ... ... ... ,, 21 ., John Palmer ... ... ... ... „ 23 „ H . P . Felgate „ 26 „ A . D . Everingham ... ... ... „ 29

„ J . R . Cassell ... ... ... ... „ 46 „ O . H . 6 olven ... ... ... ... „ 58 „ R . G . Barton ... ... ... ... „ 60 „ H . J . Chapman ... ... ... „ 91 ,, Charles Cheston ... ... ... ,, gg „ W . H . Grimston ... ... ... „ ig ; „ R . G . Glover ... ... ... 2 " iQ

Grand Lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where a choice banquet vvas provided . Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , presided . At the close of the banquet , grace having been sung , the toasts were duly proposed . In giving the first toast , The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER said : I rise to propose the first toast of the evening— "The Health of Her Majesty the QueenPatroness of our Order . " ( Cheers . )

, The "National Anthem " followed . _ The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER next said : Brethren , I rise to propose the second toast of the evening—it is that of " The Princess of Wales , and the other Members of the Royal Family . " ( Cheers . ) It is needless for me to dilate upon the many virtues of our excellent Princess . ( Cheers . ) She is well known to all in this company as one of the most , useful , most charming , and most endearing creatures in the

world . I only hope—I am sure it is also the hope of all of you—that ere long she may greet again her two sons safe and sound . ( Cheers . ) Among thc other members of the Royal Family vve number two amongst our own body . It is unnecessary I should say anything about them . We have recently seen how devoted one of them , Prince Leopold , is to Masonry by his presidency in this hall not long ago . ( Hear , hear . ) The other member of the Royal Family I

need hardly say is equally devoted to Masonry . Without delaying you further , I give you the toast of "The Prince of Wales and the other Members of the Royal Family . " ( Cheers . ) The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER , in giving the toast of " The M . W . G . M ., " said : I rise to propose "The Health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . " ( Prolonged cheers . ) My only regret is that he is not here to answer to

the toast himself . But it is not very long since he vvas among us ; and I hope he will make his visits periodical . ( Cheers . ) We can hardly expect him to come every time ; but I am sure that whenever he possiblycanhe will be here . At all events , his heart is with us . ( Cheers . ) He is a thorough Mason , a true Mason —( cheers)—and he shows it in more ways than one . Wc have only to look on a few weeks and then vve shall see him going down into the far

westfor what ? To consecrate a cathedral . I am open to correction ; but my impression is that this will be the first time in the annals of Freemasonry that the foundation of a cathedral has been laid by the Grand Masterof England . ( Hear , hear . ) I think , therefore , the event will mark a new era in our Order ; it shows the Church are with us—that they are not ashamed of us . ( Cheers . ) I need hardly tell you that to undertake this duty His Royal Highness has been

obliged to sacrifice certain work and engagements ; but vve all know that when duty calls nothing stands in the way of our Grand Master . ( Cheers . ) I will not attempt to expatiate on the personal merits of the Prince of Wales ; it would not demean me so to do , but I will call upon you to drink his health most heartily . ( Cheers . ) The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER next said : I rise to propose the toast of " The Health of the Most Worshipful the

Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . " ( Cheers . ) He is so well known among you that it is not necessary for me to say one word about his merits . He is a good Mason ; he is fond of us Freemasons ; he is devoted to our cause ; he is always ready to work for us . I give you "The Health of the Pro Grand Master . " ( Cheers . ) Col . BURDETT ( Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex ) said : Brethren , I am particularly anxious to enlist your

sympathies for a very few moments in favour of the toast I now propose to you ; a toast I am sure you consider , and intend to be , the toast of the evening . ( Hear , hear ) . I don't wish to trespass upon your time by saying a great deal in its favour ; still , at the same time , when I have to propose the toast of " The Right Worshipful thc Deputy Grand Master" I feelconfidentthat you will all receive that toast with the greatest pleasure , and the greatest

enthusiasm . ( Cheers . ) We have had this evening the pleasure of having him here present to preside over us in Grand Lodge , and vve know what he is there , for we always find him a most kind , genial , and able President of that assembly . We can testify also that he has presided over us in the same kind and genial way that he always has done at

our festive board ; and I know that in the two capacities you will find . as youalwayshavefound him , a kind , an excellent , and a worthy brother . I also feel that it is a most auspicious time to bring this fact before your notice , that you have the opportunity now for the last time of drinking health and happiness to Lord Skelmersdale . It is with great pleasure that I bring to your notice , what you are , however , well

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acquainted with so well , that he will now have anew title ; still at the same time , though he will be under another name he will be the same brother to you he has ever been . ( Cheers . ) In a very short time vve shall have him among us again , when vve shall have the opportunity of congratulating him on having obtained the honours of an earldom of the United Kingdom as " The Earl of Lathom . " ( Cheers . ) I know that there is not a single brother here who will not

feel gratified and pleased , and raised in his own opinion , by finding that our Deputy Grand Master has been so highly appreciated as he has been , and that those honours have been conferred upon him which are so well deserved . ( Loud Applause ) . The toast having been most warmly received . The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER said : Colonel Burdett and brethren , I thank you most heartily for the very kind and cordial way in which you , Col . Burdetthave proposed ,

, and you , brethren , have received the toast of my health . To refer to Col . Burdett ' s last words , it is true that this is the last time I shall appear among you under my old name . I hope when I appear among you with a new name tacked on to me that you will still recognise me and still show me that brotherly affection that you have hitherto done . Brethren , I thank you at the same time if you will allow me to say one or two words on Masonry . I am not going

to read you a lecture ; far from me be it to do that sort of thing . All I wish to say is this—as far as I can make out , Freemasonry in this country is flourishing . Notwithstanding that at times there is depression , we still find that Masonry goes on ; wefind that our lodges increase , that vve still have men coming forward to be initiated ; our funds do not slacken . You have only to witness the scene here the other day when His Royal Highness Prince Leopold

presided at the festival of the Girls' School , when the sum collected vvas such as has been rarel y equalled . I thinkthat speaks volumes to show the way in which Masonry is flourishing in this country . And now allow me to do a little bit of "touting" on my own account . I shall have the honour of appearing before you before many weeks are over as President of the Boys' School Festival . I have only one thing to say on that subiect . and that is this : I

had the honour years ago of presiding at the festival of the old men and old women . The sum collected on that occasion was the largest that had ever been collected at such a festival . A few years after I had the honour of presiding at the festival of the Girls' School . On that occasion also the sum vvas the largest that had been collected up to that time . AH I can say , brethren , is that I hope and trust that at the festival of the Boys' School , though I know I am

taking the words out of Bro . Binckes' mouth , but I cannot help it—I only hope that we shall again top the score . Brethren , you know that I am with you ; I am most thoroughly with you in heart ; I really am a Mason ; I love Masonry , and I wish to work in Masonry ; but if there is one thing to make me more anxious to do my duty in Masonry than any other it is the cordial welcome with which I am always received whenever I come among you .

Ihe DEPUTY GRAND MASTER : Brethren , the next toast I shall have the honour of proposing is that of "The Grand Wardens and the other Grand Officers , Past and Present . " ^ We are honoured here to-day by thc presence of the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of London . ( Hear , hear . ) I think lam ri g ht in saying that it is the second time within my recollection that the chair of Junior Grand Warden has been occupied by the Lord Mayor .

It only shows , brethren , how well Masonry goes in all civic work . We are a corporation as well as the City of London . They take us into their body , and their chief officers condescend to serve with us . I am sure vve feel honoured by the presence of the Lord Mayor as Grand Warden . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales takes great trouble in the selection of his officers , for he knows full well that , unless his army is well officered , he cannot

expect its duties to be well carried on . Now , I have not the slightest hesitation in _ saying that hitherto his selection of officers has been admirable . ( Hear , hear . ) The way the business of Grand Lodge has been carried on has never been found fault with . We have always found the work carried on . Occasionally there have been strong debates , but those debates had been conducted in good temper and good feeling , and had been broup-ht to a happy

conclusion . ( Hear , hear . ) I only hope that during the forthcomingyear the same orders of things will continue to exist , and I naveno doubt the officers his Royal Highness has appointed this day will work , as their predecessors have done before them . ( Cheers . ) The LORD MAYOR , in reply , said : I very much regret that my colleague the Right Hon . the Earl of Onslow is not present to-night to answer for the Grand Wardens and

other oflicers of Grand Lodge , but , " unaccustomed as I am to public speaking , "—( great laughter)—yet sometimes necessities arise which induce me really to depart from my usual custom , and endeavour to express to those surrounding me that which I ought to say . Certainly , Rignt Worshipful Sir , I had no notice of having to return thanks for this toast , but , nevertheless , it is a great compliment his Royal Highness the Grand Master has paid to the various officers of Grand Lodge by promoting them to those

distinguished positions . Every one of them feels that a great honour has been conferred upon him , and , as officers of Grand Lodge and officers of the regiment that he has named they are prepared to , and will faithfully perform their several duties . As far as I myself am concerned you have been pleased to notice that this is the second time within your recollection' that the chair of Junior Grand Warden has been filled by the Lord Mayor . Permit me to say that I only hope , in your own words , that , as this is a corporation , perhaps not so long existing as thc Corporation of