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CONTENTS .

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry , 435 Instruction ..,. „ 426 Royal Arch 426 Masonic Notes and Queries ; 427 Prince Leopold at Oxford 427

Masonic Funeral at Plumstead 427 H . R . H . Prince Leopold at Sheliieid 42 S The Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Lodge of Quebec 428 Most Unsound Masonic Teaching 428 The Girls' School 429 CORRESPONDENCE : — Truro Cathedral and the Freemasons 42 g

Laughton Church lower Restoration Fund 429 A Caution « 429 Reviews 429 Jubilee Celebration of the Hertford Lodge , No . 403 430 Rcyal Masonic Institution for Girls , 431 Masonic and General Tidings : 43 r Lodge Meetings for Next Week 431 Advertisements i „ ii .. in ., lv .. 412

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< £ raft JiTasonm PAXTON LODGE ( No . 16 S 6 ) . —The October meeting of this lodge was held last Saturday , at the Crystal Palace , and in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Goddard , W . M ., the brethren were presided over by Bro . J . M . Klenck , P . M . ; Bro . F . J . Sawyer , S . W ., and W . M . elect , occupied the S . W . chair , and Bro . W . H . Boswell , J . W ., performed the duties of J . W . Bro . R . E .

Woodhams acted as Deacon , and Bro . G . R . Dodd , as I . G . After the opening of the lodge , the minutes having been confirmed , Bro . H . E . Frances , " P . M . and Secretary , was requested by Bro . Klenck to take the Master ' s chair , and that brother having done so , Mr . J . J . H . Sale was introduced and initiated into Freemasonry . This ceremony was followed by the Audit Committee's report being read ,

and when this had been adopted , Bro . Klenck introduced Bro . F . J . Sawyer to Bro . Frances for the purpose of installation . Bro . Sawyer having agreeil to accept the office of W . M ., was then duly installed in the chair , with the customary forms and ceremonies , and after he had received the congratulations of the brethren , he appointed the following brethren lo office : Bros . W . H . Boswell , S . W .:

R . E . Woodhams , J . W . ; J . M . Klenck , Treasurer ; H . E . Frances , P . M ., Sec . ; N . J . Basnett , P . M ., S . D . ; G . Dodd , J . D . ; S . Walker , I . G . ; F . W . J . Goildard , D . C . ; E . L . Partridge , A . D . C . ; F . C . Graves , W . S . ; J . E . Sharman , Assistant W . S . ; anel Radford , Tyler . Before the lodge was closed the new W . M . presented to the lodge his banner , whereupon Bro . Boswell , S . W ., proposed , anil Bro .

Basnett , S . D ., seconded , a vote of thanks for the gilt , This having been unanimously carrieel , Bro . Fiances , P . M . and Secretary , announced that in consequence of increased business engagements and ill health , the I . P . M ., Bro . Goddard , had reluctantly felt compelled to resign his membership of the lodge . Bro . Frances proposed , and Bro . Basnett seconded , a vote of regret at the circumstance ,

ar . d Bro . Klenck in putting the motion to the lodge hopid that Bro . Goddard would soon find more time and have better health , and so be enabled to come again among the brethren . A vote of thanks was then passed to Bro . Frances for having , in addition to his ordinary duties as Secretary of the lodge during the past year , also performed the work of the W . M ., and five guineas was afterwards

voted towards a testimonial to him in recognition of those services , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the J . W . This concluded the work of the lodge , and nothing was left to be done but to close elown and celebrate the W . M . ' s accession to office by a banquet . Lodge was thereupon closeel , and an aeljournment took place to one of the elegant elining rooms of the Crystal Palace , where a

choice repast was provided by Bros . Bertram and Robeits . When the toasts were proposed at the conclusion of the banquet , Bro . Klenck , P . M ., in submitting to the brethren "The Health of the W . M ., "said that the selection the lodge had made of a brother to rule over them was one which was a credit to the lodge , and it would be found when his year of office closed that his good qualities had

commended him to the respect and affection of the brethren . At the foundation of the loelge Bro . Sawyer toeik great interest in it . That interest had continued , anel it was a great pleasure to find a brother who took such an interest raised to the high position of W . M . He hoped to see all the brethien who stood by the lodge at its formation spared to attain the same distinguished position . The

selection the lodge had made had fallen on the right man , and the right man was in the right place . Bro , Sawyer would promote the harmony and prosperity of the lodge , and he ( Bro . Klenck ) called upon the brethren to award him that meed of approbation which they could evince by drinking his health . The W . M ., in reply , said that as the time was very late , and he had to catch more than

one train before he got home , he should not say much , but he would merely detain them by saying he was very proud indeed—no one knew how proud he was—at having attained to the position of W . M . of the Paxton Lodge . Since he first entered into this wonderful brotherhood ( for wonderful it really was ) , the more he had seen of it the more delighted he had been with it . 'The more he had

seen of it , the more he had been struck with the ceremonies which had raised him from pillar to pillar until he Lad attained the eminence on which he now found himself . He must thank Past Master Franees primarily , and Bro . Past Master Klenck secondarily , for having helped him forward at such a rate , that within fi ve years of his initiation he had reached the position of W . M . He trusted that he might ask the initiate to try and get on as fast . If

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that brother would do his best to learn , and try to emulate those brethren who had gone before him , and work up to the position of W . M ., it would give him great pleasure , and , no doubt , as much pleasure as it had given him ( Bro . Sawyer ) to reach the chair . He knew all the brethren felt as he felt ; they were all equally glad to see him at their head , and this fact rendered it unnecessary for him to

say any more on the toast which had been so kindly proposed and cordially drunk . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiate . " It was a toast which they all gave honour to at all times , and it was right that they should , as there was no toast to which more honour was due . Without an initiate there would be no Masonry . He could only repeat what he had said just now , that he hoped and

trusted the initiate would do all that he possibly could for Masonry , and as he had been told that evening that the badge he had on was the badge of innocence and the bond of friendship , and that if he never disgraced it it would never disgrace him , he should go on and obtain the higher badge as quickly as he could . There was no difference , however , in his connection with the

fraternity ; he was as much a brother Mason now as he would be when he took the higher degrees ; the only difference there was was in the degree ; he would be no more a Mason in the further degree than he was now . Sooner or later the brethren would no doubt see Bro . Sale rise step by step until he obtained the Worshipful Master ' s gavel . It might taate some little time , but he ( the W . M . ) could

assure him that the more attention he gave to Masonry the more pleasure would he take in his duties , and the better would he be appreciated by the brethren . Tne toast having been heartily drunk , Bro . Sale , in responding , said he had no idea when he came to the lodge that evening that he was going to be so kindly and heartily received . He had been going to join the Craft a great many years

on account of his having been so deeply impressed with it when travelling abroad , and never more impressed than when travelling in Mexico . If a man was a Mason when there , if he was not a native of the country , he was looked upon as akin to it , and he had received the greatest kindness at the hands of the inhabitants . He should adopt the advice of the W . M . and obtain the higher badge of

which he had spoken . The W . M . then proposed " The Visitors , " and expressed the great pleasure felt by the brethren at seeing the visitors among them . Bro . Butt , in replying , after thanking the brethren for their hospitable reception of the visitors , wished the W . M . a most happy and prosperous year of office . He alse complimented the lodge on having the ceremonies so ably performed as

they had been that evening by Bro . Frances . If the brethren would emulate the Past Masters , the lodge would never lack a brother to fill the post of Worshipful Master , if that brother should from any cause be absent . This would bring great credit to the lodge . He was sorry the I . P . M . had been unable to attend , because it was a great thing for a lodge to have the Master always present .

Bro . Dunn also replied , and expressed the same sentiments . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . H . E . Frances . " He had been , and continued to be , a prime mover and instigator in Freemasonry . He was the hardest working man that he ( the W . M . ) knew in that particular sphere . Bro . Frances was very proud of Freemasonry , and never tired of hard work in its interest .

He believed that the greatest pleasure of Bro . Frances's life was to install some one . He begged to express his best thanks to Bro . Frances for the admirable way in which he had performed the ceremonies of the evening , with which he was sure all the brethren were equally pleased . Bro . Frances , replying , said he thoroughly enjoyed Freemasonry , and especially when he

had the pleasure of putting one of his friends in the chair . He was exceedingly sorry that he had not seen Bro . Goddard since he was icstalleel . Bro . Goddard was a brilliant star in the firmament of Freemasonry . The brethren would never get a man who had the powers of Bro . Goddard , who was a born orator , with a marvellous power of speech which belonged to few men . Bro . Sawyer he

knew would attend to his work ; he was thoroughly sincere , and he would perform the work of the lodge in a way that would bring credit upon it . Bro . Klenck responded to the toast of " The P . M . ' s . " Whenever anything was wanted of him the brethren might command him . He took a great interest in the Paxton Lodge , and was pleased to see its progress . The brethren hael never had a

wry word or dissension . He was pleased LO find that member after member was added to the number . The same unanimity and concord , however , prevailed notwithstanding this increase . He only hoped that as years rolled on , and Masters succeeded Masters in the chair , the unanimity and concord would increase , and brotherly love continue . He was much indebted to Bro . Frances for his

kindly aid , and in assisting him in Freemasonry . With regard to the Charities of the Order they had found in him ( Bro . Klenck ) a leader and supporter , for although he had not been many years in Masonry , he had raised directly or indirectly £ 500 . That was the end and aim of Freemasonry . Freemasons ate and drank , were merry and enjoyed themselves , but amid the whole of that the

great secret was that they were kind to those who could not help themselves . While enjoying themselves they did not forget others who required help . He was proud to be a Past Master of the Paxton Lodge , and he hoped the brethren would with him long enjoy each ether ' s society . The toasts eif "The Officers" and "The Press" followed , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close .

LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 8 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , the W . M ., Bro . Cardwell , presiding , supported by his respective officers . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , the minutes of previous meeting were read and

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confirmed . Bro . Jowett , I . P . M ., then gave a very interesting original lecture , entitled " The Ancient and Modern Rituals , " which was listened to with much attention . Several illustrations were given , in which Bro . Jowett was assisted by Bro . Warbrick , S . W . At the close a

heartyvote of thanks was accorded the I . P . M . on the motion of Bro . Whimpray , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Atkinson , S . D . The usual proclamations were then made , eliciting "Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .

LISCARD . — "Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge , which has now attained its tenth year ' s existence , met on Tuesday afternoon , the 21 st ult ., at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , for the purpose of assisting at the annual celebration of the festival of St . John , and the very large and influential attendance of members and visitors clearly showed the popularity and

vitality of this important lodge in the important Province of Cheshire , which enjoys the genial Masonic rule of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord De Tabley , R . W . P . G . M . Bro . W . Price , the W . M ., was unavoidably absent in consequence of severe illness , and his place at the opening was accordingly taken by Bro . J . Taylor , P . M ., who efficiently initiated a candidate into the Order . At the conclusion of

this section of the work , the chair was taken by Bro . E . Pritchard , P . P . G . P . Warwickshire , who , in a most impressive and thoroughly-efficient manner , proceeded to instal Bro . Henry Matthews as the W . M . of the Warren Lodge . The following were subsequently invested as the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . Price , I . P . M . ( by proxy ) ; J . G . Parker , S . W . ; W . Danger , J . W . ; G .

Henderson , Treas . ; J . H . Jones , Sec . ; M . Ellaby , S . D . ; T . V . Burrows , J . D . -, G . Alister , I . G . ; J . Taylor , P . M .. M . C-, J . H . Poval , S . S . ; J . Hindley , J . S . ; and J . H . Holtaway , P . G . T ., was unanimously re-elected Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Pritchard for his services as Installing Master , and it was agreed to send a letter of condolence to Bro . W . Price in connection with his illness .

The attendance included besides those already named Bros . H . Skinner , P . M . ; W . R . Bainbridge , F . B . Hughes , J . Looney , E . T . Rawson , W . Mathias , H . Hindley , J . Lawton , P . Hockey , J . Jones , W . Worth , 4 . M'Kay , J Ellis , H . P . Jones , J . Leicester , J . Alltree , G . Dunn , and others . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . J . Ridehalgh , P . P . G . P . ; W . Matthews , 220 ; H . Nelson ,

P . M . 673 ; G . Hutchin , P . M . 241 ; W . Brackenbury , W . M . 673 ; J . ' P . Piatt , P . P . J . W . ; H . Williams , P . G . A . D . C . ; W . " Bennett , W . M . 477 ; T . Gregory , W . M . 605 ; Ellis Davies , P . M . 605 ; J . B . MacKenzie , W . M . 1609 ; T . Wilson , 216 ; M . Miller , 673 ; T . Davis , 1182 ; R . E . Fulton , 1505 ; E . Brierley , 223 ; T . F . Chaloner , 477 ; E . Evans , J . D . 477 ; A . G . Coveney , S . D . 6 oJ ; J . Jones ,

605 > G - Richardson , J . W . 1045 ; J . Lewis , 1 045 ; S . Ellaby , 605 ; and E . Chater , 1094 . The brethren subsequently banqueted , under the presidency of the W . M ., at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially responded to . A choice musical programme was also given , and a pleasant evening was spent by the whole of the brethren , who mustered about seventy strong .

HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel on Saturday last . Present : Bros . Col . Francis Burdett , P . M ., Prov . G . M . Midelx . ; Rev . David Shaboe , P . G . Chap . Middx ., W . M . ; Southwell , I . P . M . ; R . L . Sindall , S . W . ; II . G . Buss , Treas . ; D . W . Pearse , P . M ., Sec ; Frederick Keily , P . M . ; W . D . Kentish ,

S . D . ; Sanders . J . D . ; Bindoff , I . G . ; Hubbard , George Kenning , Speatley , Kirk , Sadler , Stewart , Forrester , and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A brother was elected a joining member . Bros . Harvey and Smith were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Secretary read an application from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for a Steward , whereupon Bro . Kirk offered himself , and Bro . Buss then proposed

that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of Bro . Kirk , which was carried unanimously . This being the day for the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , a ballot was taken , the result being unanimously in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Sindall , for W . M ., and Bro . Buss for Treasurer . Three brethren were ; appointed for the Audit Committee . The brethren afterwards dined together , presided over by the W . M .

LIVERPOOL . —Emulation Lodge ( Mo . 1505 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this capitally conducted lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on 'Thursday afternoon , the 23 rd ult . There was a very large and highly influential galhering of members anel visitors , the latter including Bros . Major Turner , P . P . G . Treas . ; Richard Brown , P . M . 241 and 1609 , one

of the Hon . Secretaries of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution ; L . Courtenav , I . P . M . 1609 ; W . J . Chapman , P . M ., M . C . 1609 ; J . B ' . MacKenzie , W . M . 1609 ; and others . Bro . John Capel ! , who has already fulfilled the duties of the chair in the Pembroke Lodge with complete satisfaction , was on this occasion duly installed W . M . of the Emulation by Bro . J . Hocken , the

retiring Master ; and the officers investeel were Bros . J . Hocken , I . P . M . ; H . Coulson , S . W . ; R . Foote , J . W . ; J . T . Callow , P . G . T ., Treasurer ( re-electeel ); H . H . Smith , Secretary ; M . Strang , S . D . ; J . Irvine , J . D . j H . Morris , P . M ., D . C . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . G . C ., Chaplain ; W . S .

Banks , I . G . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Organist ; T . Blundell , Asst . Org . ; P . Thomas , S . S . ; W . Roan , J . S . ; W . Kritsehman , A . S . ; anelJW . H . Ball , Tyler . The brethren banqueted after business , and during the evening a valuable gold watch was presented to Bro . Hocken , in recognition of his valuable services to the Emulation Lodge ,