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Bro . C . F . MATIER , P . G . S . R ., said it would be a source of great pleasure to thc brethren to learn that Bro . Dr . Zacharic had consented to accept thc office of G . Supreme Ruler for another year . They would all feel gratified that thc kindly supervision exercised over the Order for so many years would be continued , for it would be an unfortunate day were they to be deprived of the services of thc present G . Supreme Ruler .

Bro . Dr . ZACIIARIE , having bcen proclaimed G . S . R . for the seventh year , thanked the brethren , for thc honour conferred upon him , and assured them that nothing should be wanted on his part to render all the service hc could to the Order . The G . S . R . appointed thc following Grand Officers :

Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., P . G . C . ... ... D . R . O . ,, Baron Halsbury ... ... ... G . Chancellor . „ Lieut .-Col . Geo . Lambert , F . S . A ., P . G . G . ... G . Treas . ,, thc Earl of Euston , P . G . G . ... ... G . Chamberlain . „ Inphclh Tickle , C . C ., P . G . B . B . ... ... G . Guide . „ " W . J . Spralling , B . Sc , P . P . G . Treas . Middx . G . Recorder . „ Rev . A . W . Oxford , M . A ., Pres . Bd . G . Stwds . ") yisitors ,, Alphonsc F . Lamette , P . G . C . ... ¦¦¦} ' „ S . P . Sarbadhicary , P . S . R ., P . G ' . Stwd . ... G . Std . Br . „ K . J . Khory , P . S . R . ... ... ... G . Bow Br . „ John J . Hart , P . S . R ., P . G . Stwd .... ... G . Gdr . „ " Frank E . Lemon , M . A ., P . G . Stwd . ... " ) „ J BM Leech , P . S . R G . Councillors . „ VV . N . Pogson , P . S . R .... ... ... „ J . A . Thilthorpe , P . G . Stwd ., S . R . ... J

„ K . J . Mills ... ... ... ... G . Sentinel . Thc following Grand Stewards were appointed ; Bros . Dr . H . W Roberts , P . G . Stwd . ; T . K . Worlledge , James Tovey Rowe , Thomas Cohu ; J . F . Saunders , II . L'Estrange Saunders , G . F . Mugliston , M . D ., Edward Mitchell , Alfred Thomas Dealer , Col . R . R . E . Drake-Brockman , R . E ., J . H . Lowe , and John Richards Marplcs .

Letters of regret for enforced absence were announced from Bros . Baron Halsbury , Baron de Ferricrcs , E . Letchworth , J . Lewis Thomas , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , and others , and Grand Conclave was closed . A banquet was afterwards held at Freemasons' Tavern , at which the G . S . R . presided . " Thc Queen and thc Order of the Secret Monitor " and " H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales" were the first toasts honoured .

Bro . C . V . MATIER , P . G . S . R ., proposed " Thc Health of thc Grand Supreme Ruler , " and said he was convinced from the manner in which the announcement of the toast was received that the brethren were thoroughly aware of every good quality the G . S . R . possessed , and satisfied with everything hc had done for the Order . It scarcely seemed seven years ago since hc ( Bro . Matier ) Bros , Zacharic , Col . Clerke , and J . Lewis Thomas put

their heads together and involved the idea of reviving that Order in England . The survival of the fittest had taken place , and they still had Brj . Dr . Zacharic as G . S . R ., and hoped to be honoured with his genial presence and good judgment for many years to come . Bro . Dr . I . ZACIIARIE , G . S . R ., thanked Bro . Matier and the brethren for the kind proposition and reception of the toast . They knew it was a

great pleasure for him to be with them , and to do all he could for the Order , He did not intend to accept the oflice of Grand Supreme Ruler that year , but was in hopes that a more worthy and influential brother would hive been brought forward . It was only at thc last moment that he consented to accept the honour which had been conferred upon him for the seventh time . They must not for one moment think he did not wish to serve them ,

but hc was sure a brother could be found who would give more eclat and whose influence would be more advantageous to the Order . He trusted they would consider the subject carefully during the coming year , and he hoped thev would be successful in finding thc right man . They had conferred all ihe honours they could upon him , and he felt it was his duty to give others a chance . He again thanked them and assured them of his intention of promolhg thc interest of their ancient and honourable Order .

Bro . Lieut .-Col . GEO . LAMHEKT , G . Treas ., replying for " Thc Grand Officers , " expressed his regret- that Bro . Lemon was leaving the oflice of G . Treas . through ill-health . During his term of oTicehc would do thc best he could for the Order . Thc G . S . R . then proposed "Thc Health of Bro . W . G . Lemon , " and said that words could not express the feelings that every brother of thc Order had for Bro . Lemon , for the manner in which he had performed thc

duties of Grand Treasurer for the last six years . He had not only done his duly as a man and a Mason but had been one of the kindest men in Masonry . A few of Bro . Lemon ' s friends had thought fit to present him on this occasion with a service of silver , which he now asked him to accept . They did not ask its acceptance for its intrinsic value , but from the hearts of men who loved him . When Bro . Lemon looked upon these few articles hc would know theycamc from true and genuine friends who hoped that hc and his f . imilv would live many years .

Thc presentation consisted of a handsome silver tea and coffee service which bears thc following inscription : " Presented to Bro . W . C . Lemon , J . P ., L . C . C ., the first Grand Treasurer of the Order of the Secret Monitor , by his brethren as a mark of affection and esteem , 21 st June , 1 S 93 . " Bro . W . G . L EMON , P . G . Treas ., iii response , said there were moments in a man ' s life , when , however fluent he might be , words were warning ,

more especially when the mailer came as a surprise . He had no idea he was expected to be present to receive from them this very kind present until a very short lime ago . He was then told his attendance was necessary and hc fc-it bound to come , but hc had not the slightest idea what it was for . He had to thank the G . S . R . and brethren who had subscribed lo this present for their kind thoughtiulncss , and elegant present . He did not know who was

responsible for it , but nothing could be more pleasing and elegant than that they had selected , and it would give great pleasure to himself , his wife , and ihe other members of his family to use their present . It had always been his endeavour to strive to do his duty in any position in which hc was placed , not aiming at distinction , but at thoroughness in what he had to do . Whilst their kindness overwhelmed him , it made him feel there was somethiii " - worth living for , that man was not all selfishness , and that they wit

recognised the small honest unallectcc ! work ol brethren labouring them in any good cause . It was a matter of great satisfaction that a Mason so distinguished as Bro . Lieut .-Col . Lamberi should consent lo occupy the position which he had occupied since that order was established in this count 1 v . ' 1 here would be little lo do in some respects , for the G . Recorder did a glial deal of the work , but he fell that the time had come when they would ' iiol wish lo over-tax the strength of a willing servant , for his strength

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was not equal to the work . His enjoyment was enhanced by meetinn friends , and in knowing : he was looked upon as a brother , and welcomed as a friend . He thanked them all for ( heir personal kindness , and trusted they would all live long to enjoy each others society , and find the benefit of true friendship . " The Grand Stewards " having bcen honoured , thc proceedings terminated .

A charming selection of music was performed under the direction o ( Bro . H . Tipper , P . G . C , assisted by Bro . Harry Tipper ' s Part Sino-ers Miss Bessie Pool , R . A . M . ; Miss Maggie Purvis , R . C . M . ; and Bro . Alscpti !

The "Quatuor Coronati Library."

THE "QUATUOR CORONATI LIBRARY . "

The timely , and therefore welcome , " CLASSIFIED INDEX OF THE CATALOGUE SLII ' S , " issued from January , 18 SS , to November , 1892 , of the " Quatuor Coronati" Lodge , No . 2076 , London , gives a practical notion of the character and value of the library of this important and popular organisation .

The numbers of the numerous articles , books , MSS ., certificates , warrants , engravings , medals , & c , run from 1 to 2247 , and being thus arranged identification is easy , as the numbers on the catalogue slips are utilised for the index and classification adopted b y Bro . G . W . Speth , the zealous Secretary and able Editor .

First of all , the names of the authors , editors , & rc , are given in al phabetical order , and run to exactly 33 pages . This is a most useful index of itself , though there is a " Guide " of three pages , also alphabetical , which describes all the groups or classes under which the books , ike , arc to be found , thc arrangement happily according with the plan followed by the editor . In other words , the method of thc compilation consecutivel y a < re : s with the alphabetical arrangement of the titles of the classification .

One great advantage of this index is , that under each name are to be found all the works by that author , wh ' ch are necessaril y distributed Lhroughout the various groups , when there are many , and thus enable one to judge of the extent of the publications by each brother , and how many are to be found in the collection . For instance , the first name that occurs is Bro . G . B . Abbott ' s , who is represented by seven separate works and

pamphlets , which complete the set of that brother ' s books , save thc " History of Freemasonry in Hertfordshire , " 1893 , now issued , which will doubtless be in another and later volume of the catalogue . Eleven titles follow the name of our Bro . R . F . Gould , which , I believe , include all published to November , 1 S 92 . At least , it is hoped so , for , if not , they will

not be easy to procure now , though only a few months have passed since the last came from the press . So also with Bro . John Lane ' s publications , Bro . W . H . Rylands , Bro . G . W . Speth , Bro . William Watson , Dr . VV . VV . Westcolt , Bro . Henry J . Whymper , Bro . T . B .. Whytehead , and other well-known Masonic writers .

To recite the titles of these , and others that should be enumerated , if any are , would fill many pages of thc Freemason , so must not be attempted , interesting as such a list would be . There is one gratifying fact , however , and that is thc catalogue , as well as thc index , may be had complete in one volume , from the Secretary , for thc sum of one guinea , or the index only , half-a-guinea , post free . I hope that its circulation will be such as to

encourage the editor , and induce him to prepare b y degrees , as the works come in , for a second volume of a similar character , when 2000 more have been obtained . It is one of the most valuable , accurate , and complete biographical works—so far as it goes—that has ever been published , and though there are not many copies printed , I trust that there will be no Masonic library , at home or abroad , but what is supplied . To ensure such , application should be made at once .

Then , again , the Classified Index and Catalogue are indispensable for those brethren of the lodge and Correspondence Circle who desire to consult some of thc books . Thc conditions under which this is possible arc most fair for borrowers , and it appears to me that the Secretary has wisely made arrangements for the loan of mast of our treasures under reasonable safeguards .

In order to indicate the Classes , or Groups , into which the books , fcc . have been placed , I append those in chief , by which it will be seen that wh- 'u with this arrangement and thc alphabetical index , together with the Catalogue itself , nothing more is needed to inform the student and brother as lo thc contents of our Library and Museum .

Arch-oology ( British , European , American , & c , also Guilds , Secret Societies , ike . ); Architectural , Bibliographic , Biographic , Catalogues ( Lodt : ' and Private Libraries , Masonic Exhibitions , & c . ) ; Dictionaries and limyclopiedias , Didatic ( Sermons , Lectures , Orations , and Addresses ) , General Masonic ( Dutch , English , French , German , fcc , also "Quatuor Coronati 1

-apcrs . 1 ne laucr siiouici Have Decn a separate class entirely ) . Historical ( many sub-classes , including the Reports and Proceedings of various Grand Lodges , beginning with those of England from 7775 and down to iHXi ) . An invaluable scries ) . Jurisprudence , Legislative ( Constitutions , & c . A " extraordinary number , not a few being practically unobtainable at thc present time ); Numismatic ( Bro . Marvin ' s "Masonic Medals" badly wanted in

this Section ) ; Occultism , Periodicals , Poetry and Music , Polemic , Relig ion and Freemasonry , Ritual ( over three pages of curious and important works from an historical standpoint ); Statistical ( Calendars , ike , England beg ins 17 81 , Provinces fairl y represented , Most useful for reference ); Various-Museum ( Certificates , Diplomas , Warrants , Petitions , Summonses , Engravings , Photographs , Portraits , Medals , Jewels , and Curios ) .

This must suffice for the time , though it has only touched thc fringe ° the subject . I am very pleased with Bro . Spcth ' s labours as a Masonic bibliographer , and feel assured my warm appreciation of this " Classified Index " and carefully prepared catalogue will be shared by all who bccon 1 ( j subscribers , or have occasion to consult the well printed and ably coinpi * ' volume . W . J . HUGHAN *