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, 6 i NATHAN DRAKE , M . D . Is Nathan Drake , M . D ., of whom there is a line print , any relation of Francis Drake of ^ Yorl ^ C 0 LLECTQR 17 ; THE GILD LEGENDS . . 1 am often puzzled by the G ' lld Legends vtv the . iv uvutormity and identity , their unity of purpose and purview . Can one throw light upon their origin or date : ' Q-

any , .. , " UNIVERSITY . I It is difficult to affix a date , the oldest , so far , is about 1500 , but whence the transcriber drew his data from is , so far , the " unknown quantity . "—ED . F . M . ~\

' ARMS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . Bro . Hughan in his letter ( 10 th June ) states that the "beavers were the supporters of the arms of the Operative Masons . " Is there any authority for this beyond the frontispiece of Dermott ' s" Ahiman Rezon , " 1764 , where

they are given as part of " The arms of the Operative , or Stone Masons ? " They are certainly not mentioned in the original grant of arms to the Company of Masons of London , and I shall be glad of a reference to any paper or book- in which the arms of the Company are described or figured with supporters . YV . H . R .

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Craft Jlasonrw . FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE LODGE ( No . 706 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on the 23 rd inst , at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , and must been very gratifying to both the incoming and outgoing Masters , on account of the large and inlluential body of Masons who attended to honour the occasion . 'The lodge was opened soon after 5 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . J . Black , and after the usual business , Bro .

Ayling vvas passed . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , and Bro . Major E . S . Gordon , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Black , the Installing Officer , and , with the usual ceremonies , was placed in the chair of the lodge and saluted in due form . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . C . Mathams , S . W . ; Capt . J . Sculley , JAV . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . C . H . Roberts ,

Chap . ; Dr . H . Y . Goodman , S . D . ; ] as . Harris , J . D . ; A . Burnett , l . G . 5 Dr . Bernhays , D . C . ; and J . Lackland , Tile charges were then most impressively recited by the Installing Officer , and the ceremony brought to a conclusion . It vvas then unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks should be presented to Bro . Black , and recorded upon the minutes . of the lodge , for the careful and effective manner in which he had performed the ceremony

of installation . He was also presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , bearing a suitable inscription , and in pinning it upon his breast the W . M . said he felt sure every member of the lodge and all present wished with him that ( Bro . Black ) might live long to wear it . Bro . Black having feelingly returned thanks , the lodge was closed . Among the brethren present beside those already

mentioned were : Bros . Capt . Eugene Sueny , P . M . ; Capt . | . J . Donolly , A . S . C ., P . M . ; ) . Scott Mutch , P . M . ; G . " Risen , K . Ugland , H . De Gray , W . Livesay , E . Riddle , F . G . Nicholls , Capt . R . F . King , A . S . C . ; II . J . Butter , P . M . 913 , P . P . G . R . Kent ; A . McDovvall , P . M . 048 , P . G . D . C . Berks and Bucks ; | . Reilly , P . M . 1236 , P . P . G . P . Herts ; T . Perry , P . M . SO 9 , P . P . G ., Assist . D . C . Herts ; E . B . Hobson , W . M . 700 ; VV . Welding , W . M . 1536 ;

Dr . Joseph Pope , P . M . 93 C ; H . Mason , S . W ., and W . M . elect . 913 ; T . Holleyman , S . W . and W . M . elect . 153 ( 1 ; | . H . Roberts , J . W . 700 ; R . Edmunds , J . W . 913 ; G . Kennedy , JAV . 15311 ; Major T . Dunbar , 142 ; J . Child , ¦ 153 ; J- M- Rudd , 1579 ; R . Turret ! 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , and J . D . 1742 ( Freemason ) . The banquet was served in the hall by Bro . VV . Moulder , and vvas a sunerb illustration of the science of cookery .

The first toast was that of "The Oueen and the Craft , " which was most loyally honoured ; the next toast was that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England . " The toasts of "The Pro . Grand Master , " " Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " having been drunk , Bro . Black , I . P . M ., rose to propose the toast of "The W . M . " He said Bro . Gordon had proved himself so excellent an officer in the various steps

he had . 'taken to reach the chair , and vvas so much respected , that he had no doubt his would be a most prosperous year of office . His proficiency in all that concerned the duties of his olfice vvas proverbial , and he could well congratulate the lodge in having so good a Mason at their head . The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm ; the W . M ., in reply , expressed how much he thanked them for their hearty reception of his name . All he could say was

that his year of office will have been a happy and prosperous one , if , at its end , he should have succeeded in giving the same satisfaction to the brethren that his predecessor had . He shou ' . d endeavour to follow in Bro . Black ' s footsteps , and to keep up , as that brother had done , the honour and prosperity of the lodge . Bro . Swcney then proposed the toast of "The Installing Officer , " and , in so doing , said those who were not

Installed Masters had not an opportunity of seeing certain portions of the ceremony , but that which they had seen showed how well and feelingly their esteemed I . P . M . had carried it out , especially in the charges which finished it . He was , as all the Past Masters were , exceedingly pleased that Bro . Black had installed his successor so admirably , while to the visitors it must have been trutv a " feast of

soul . " It vvas written in the Book of Constitutions that the l . P . M . might install his successor , and it was a great labour to undertake , but had its reward in the fully expressed approbation of the brethren . Theirs was a small lodge , and it was a credit and honour to them to have such a Past Master among them . He trusted their W . M . would install his successor ; and from what he had seen of him in another ( The Mark ) degree , he felt sure the excel-

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lent example of Bro . Black would be followed by him that day twelvemonth . Bro . Black ' , in reply , said it struck him that it was his duty to install his successor , and so follow the example of his predecessor . If he had given them satisfaction it fully repaid him for any extra trouble he might have taken . In renlving to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Butter

said he believed he vvas expressing the sentiment of the visitors when he said that the occasion vvas a most pleasing and interesting one , and he was quite sure that all who knew the W . M ., both in his public capacity and private life , knew him to be a most amiable and honourable gentleman . The post he ( Bro . Gordon ) had that afternoon been placed in was a most important one , called as he was to preside

over the destines of such a lodge as the Florence Nightingale—a lodge that was so eminently cosmopolitan , and had within its ranks gallant soldiers , eminent lawyers and doctors , merchants , and gentlemen of standing . There were various lodges , such as engineers' lodges , soldiers ' lodges , dramatic " lodges , & c , but in the Florence Nightingale Lodge , cosmopolitan as it was , but one feeling reigned ,

and that vvas Masonic love and Brotherhood in its entirety . That had been fully exemplified that night , and he felt that he could not sit down without expressing the gratification it had given him , and he vvas sure the rest of the visitors , to witness such excellent Masonic harmony . He paid a high tribute to the Installing Officer for his admirable working ; and concluded a lengthy and brilliant speech by wishing the lodge and its Master every success .

Bro . Hobson also returned thanks on behaU of the Nelson Lodge . " The Officers" were next complimented , and Bro . Mathams returned thanks . After " The Masonic Press " had been honoured , and replied for by our representative , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were helped along by some excellent singing , and the masterly accompaniment by Bro . Nicholls on the piano .

WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , on Saturday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . VV . F . Gardner , W . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , I . P . M ., Sec ; R . H . Crowden , P . M . ; B . Fullwood , P . M ., acting J VV . ; T . Perrin , S . W . ; Basil Cooke , S . D . ; J . B . Crump , J . D . ; J . Crowden , l . G . ; P . G . Philp , Stwd . ; A . VV . Stead ;

— Johnson , a brother from Demerara ; Bowler , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of last meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Fanshavv vvas duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M . Bro . Barnes was proposed as a joining member by Bro . Basil Cooke . There being no banquet on this occasion , the brethren shortly afterwards separated .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No 1657 ) . —The members of the above lodge gave a complimentary dinner to the immediate Past Master , Bro . George Kenning , at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on F ' riday , the 23 rd ult . 'There were present : Bros . Alfred Brookman , W . M . ; John Derby AHcroft , P . M . and 'Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . Hon . Sec ; Colonel Shadvvell H . Clerke ,

G . T . ; H . C . Levander , P . G . D . ; Dr . Benton . SamWhite , VV . H . Froom , Webb , Hudson , Larkin , Farmaner , Geo . Vickery , Anderton , Benskin , Hainsworth , Squires , and others . The party left the Castle and Falcon on a coach and landaus , arriving at Hampton Court at five o ' clock , the drive being enjoyed very much by the brethren . After

partaking of one of Bro . Sadler ' s well served dinners , the W . M . proposed "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Kenning , " in an able speech . Bro . Kenning having responded , proceeded to propose " 'The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Alfred Brookman . " The W . M . having responded , he proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Colonel Shadvvell H . Clerke acknowledged the toast . The party then returned to town , arriving at eleven o'clock .

CARDIFF . —Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 ) . —On the 26 th ult . the celebration of St . John ' s Day took place , and Bro . George Thomas , S . W ., vvas installed W . M . for the year ensuing . The ceremony was performed in a most able and impressive manner by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Harry Cousins , and vvas listened to by a large number of brethren , who came from all parts of the province . The

D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tennant , and many of the Provincial Officers were present . The banquet took place at the Royal Hotel . During the course of the evening the W . M . spoke of the history of the lodge , which vvas constituted so far back as 1 753 . The lodge was then held under the York dispensation , and its number vvas 33 . After the union of the two Grand

Lodges the Glamorgan Lodge , which then met at Bridgend , became No . 43 on the roll of the United Grand Lodge . Space forbids us to enter into many interesting customs connected with the meeting in the early part of the century , but we hope at some future time to give our readers something like a detailed account of its history .

The officers appointed were Bros . T . G . Horder , S . W . ; Thomas Wallace , J . W . ; Rev . VV . C . Bruce , M . A ., Chap . ; J . Williams , P . M ., Treas ; G . B . Hughes , Sec ; C . W . Chuster , S . D . ; Sidney Coleman , J . D . ; Walter Hemingway , D . C ; Harry Cousens l . P . M . ; William Davis , l . G . ' ; Rev . J . Grosvenor Menro and A . J . Harris , Stewards ; and Amos Jenkins , O . G .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( Xo . 41 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 20 th ult . 'The brethren not in office having taken their seats , the piocession of officers entered the hall thus : Bros . Bigvvood , Tyler ; Gregory , Stwd . ; Bailey , as Stwd . ; T . G . Brown , as l . G . ; VV . Peach , J . D . ; Reynolds , as S . D . ; Holmes , Sec ; Murlis , JAV . ; ' E . J . B . Mercer , S . W . ; Past Masters—Moutrie , T . Wilkinson , Dr . Hopkins , Rev .

Lloyd , l . P . M . 1533 and Prov . G . Chap . Wilts , as Chap . ; Radway , l . P . M . and Prov . G . S . W . ; T . Wilson , M . C . ; and R . B . Cater , W . M . After the lodge had been opened , it vvas explained , on behalf of the absent officers , that as being also officers in the Volunteers , their presence at drill was required . Mr . C . E . Ponting , who had previously been admitted by ballot , was introduced , properly prepared , and duly initiated by the W . M . 'The symbolism of the working tools was explained by Bro . Holmes , Sec , and the charge was given

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by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 41 , 43 , and 95 S , and P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire . A letter was read from the R . W . Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M ., in acknowledgment of the congratulatory resolution passed by the lodge on his appointment as Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of England , which vvas ordered to be entered on the minutes . As no other business could be

entertained , the lodge was closed . NOTTINGHAM . —Newstead Lodge ( No . 47 ) . —The annua ) picnic of this old Nottingham Lodge was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., the place selected being what is commonly known as " The Dukeries , " comprising the charming and magnificent estates of the Dukes of Portland and Newcastle , Earl Manvers , & c The party ,

numbering about seventy , and including about thirty ladies , left the Midland Station by an early train for Mansfield , at which place carriages were in waiting to receive them . After a short interval , they proceeded , by way of the Birklands , to the charming and interesting village of Edwinstowe , where , halting at the Royal Oak , they partook of luncheon ; resuming the journey , after a stay of about

two hours , through some of the most enchanting drives of "Old Sherwood , " to that familiar hostelry the Normanton . At this season of the year , when all Nature is dressed in her most profuse covering , a ramble through the eld forest is simply delightful beyond description ; the innumerable trees , standing in gigantic majesty , and clothed vyith superb foliage , contrasted with the underwood and varied growth

of brackens , ferns , and flowers , conveys to the mind of the visitor an impression never to be forgotten . A sumptuous dinner awaited the party at the Normanton , to which it is no figure of speech or hackneyed phraseology to say all did ample justice . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Toplis ; the vice-chairs being filled by Bro . Chapman , S . W ., and Bro . Patchett , J AV . "

Bro . Toplis , on the cloth being drawn , in a most pithy and felicitous speech , gave " The Health of the Queen , " which was musically responded to , Bro . Sutton , P . M ., leading . Bro . Derry , I . P . M ., gave " The Health of the Master , " and Bro . Morris , P . M ., " The Ladies . " The latter toast was responded to , on the ladies' behalf , by Bro . Nixon , who warmly eulogised them for the courage and magnanimity which they had displayed , in face of

disappointment arising from somewhat unfavourable weather . The return journey to Mansfield was made by Clumber Bridge , CricUney , and VVatsop , where they arrived in due time without any mishap , and again took train for Nottingham . The W . M ., who has done so much during his year of office to elevate the lodge , and _ is therefore deservedly popular , will , doubtless , feel gratified in knowing that the picnic in his year was one of the most successful the lodge has ever had .

GATESHEAD . ON-TYNE—Lodgeof Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —Another agreeable meeting of this well-known and thriving lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., when there was a very fair gathering of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Wood , P . M ., in the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . J . G . Smith . Bro . Wood was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Robert

Whitfield , P . M ., l . P . M . ; John Moult , S . W . ; VV . B . Elsdon , J . W . ; D . Sinclair , P . M ., M . C ; A . Rhagg , Sec . ; VV . " M . Pybus , S . D . ; M . H . Dodds , P . M ., as J . D . ; VV . Dalrymple , l . G . ; R . Feiry , Org . ; VV . Brown , S . S . ; J . Curry , 'I ' yler ; Wm . Garbutt , VV . Stafford , I . G . Turnbull , J . " lvison , J . Todd , G . G . Davidson , J . T . Harrison , A . Simpson , Rev . Thos . Metcalfe , W . F . Carmon , J .

Bevendge , P . M . ; R . Tate , G . Green , R . W . Cummins , W . M . 1676 ; J . T . Taylor , P . M . 1676 } J . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; G . Hardy , P . M . 1 O 43 ; VV . J . Sweet , 1643 ; VV . Mayer , 1643 ; R . Cranston , 1 G 43 ; J . Usher , P . M . 4 S 1 ; C . B . Ford , S . W ., W . M . elect 4 S 1 ; VV . Varty , 1342 ; M . Watson , 481 ; H . Usher , W . M . 541 ; J . L . Miller , 541 ; R . Bell , J . S . 541 ; Thomas Dinning , J . D . 481 ; and

VV . A . Gillies , 424 . , The minutes having been read , the ballot was taken for Mr . Sam Sykes Turton Bright , proposed at last regular lodge , who was unanimously elected . The candidate being in attendance , and properly prepared , was initiated by the acting W . M ., the working tools being presented by the Junior Warden . Bros . John Todd , Thomas Metcalfe , and

J . G . Turnbull were aftewards passed as Fellow Craftsmen by the acting W . M ., the working tools being explained by the S . W . Bro . William Stafford afterwards was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the acting W . M ., who also gave the working tools . The lodge vvas afterwards closed in due form . 'The brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , and

spent the remainder of the evening in harmony . The loyal toasts having been given , Bro . Robert Whitfield , P . M ., gave "The Health of the New Initiate , Bro . Bright , " and impressed upon him the duty of going forward to take up his other Degrees . The candidate responded in a suitable manner .

Bro . D . Sinclair , P . M ., gave "The Health of an Old Past Master , " who was present , namely , Bro . J . Beveridgc , who vvas initiated in 1 S 2 S , and who vvas the VV . M . in 1 S 33 —a period of forty-nine years ago . Bro . Beveridgc responded in a short but feeling speech ; and the brethren shortly afterwards retired .

WHITEHAVEN .-Sun , Square and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 23 rd ult . The brethren assembled in the Masonic Hall , College-street , when on the unavoidable absence of Bro . VV . Bewlay , W . M ., Bro . John Barr , P . M ., P . G . JAV ., opened the lodge with the following officers , members , and visitors , the latter in point

of members being much , upon an equal with the former , Bros . M . Golightly , S . W . ; J . Casson , J . W . ; R . VV . Moore , Sec . ; VV . B . Gibson , P ' . M . 'Treas ., P . P . G . S . VV . ; J . McArthur , S . D . ; J . Cooper , Org ., P . P . G . Org . ; Geo . McAdam and R . Miller , Stewards ; Thos . Richardson , Tyler ; I . VV . Montgomery , VV . M . elect . ; G . VV .

Kenworthy , P . M ., P . G . 'Treas . ; Ed . After , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; VV . Sandwith , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; J . L . Paitson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Ed . Tyson , P . M . ; VV . H . Atkinson , P . M . ; C . A . Rigg , Thos . Allinson , VV . C . Johns , T . Studholme , A . Hooper , R . L . Nutsford , J . Maxwell , E . Wane , VV . H . Bewlay , C . J . Dalton , P . M . S 72 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . S . Braithwaite , 872 ; G . VV . Smith , J . W . S 72 ; Thos . Ellwood , S 72 . '; W . L . Towcrson , VV . M . elect . 1267 ; Ed . Clarke , P . M .