Contents.

CONTENTS .

REPORTS or M ASON C MEETINGS : — United Grand Lodge , l ' j Craft Masonry S' 3 Koyal Arch 5 ' 5 Mark Masonry S'S Annual Festival ofthe Emulation Lodge of Improvement 516 Annual Festival ofthe High Cross Lodge of Instruction Ji ? Provincial Grand Lodge cf Somerset * 5 '**

New Lodges Si ** Royal Masonic Institution for Girls S ^ Masonic and General Tidings 5 * 8 Reviews 519 Masonic Notes and Queries 5 Public Amusements " 19 Notes on Art 5 * 9 Our Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of France S 20 The Theistic Position of Freemasonry Sao

The Grand Orient of Rome S * o Literary Garbage 521 Exclusion of the Hebrews in Germany 521 Ct / RRESPO . \ DE . \ 'CB : — Knights Templar of Inland 521 What does it all Mean ? S Grumbling S 22 A Feminine Revolution S 22 An Appeal 522

British Orphan Asylum 522 The Monde Maconnique ..... S 22 Bro . Dr . Beigel and ' •Thc Freemason " S 3 Provincial Grand Chapter of Dorset 5 2 3 Provincial Grand Encampment of Dorset $ 23 Freemasonry in Australia * 5 2 3 The Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 523 Presentation to Bro . Capt . Mercier 5 * 3 Lodge Meetings for Next Week $ 2 ' Advertisements 525 , S i ' •" •"'•' ' *'••*•"'•

United Grand Lodge.

UNITED GRAND LODGE .

The following is the agenda for Wednesday , 5 th December , 1877 . The Minutes ofthe Quarterly Communication of the 5 th September , 1877 , for confirmation . The M . W . Grand Master will refer to the recent action of the Grand Orient of France .

The Grand Secretary to read a letter of condolence from the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick on the sudden death of the Earl of Shrewsbury , Provincial Grand Master for Staffordshire . Nomination of a Grand Master for the ensuing year . Appointment of a President of the Lodge of Benevolence .

Election of a Senior and J unior Vice-President of the Lodge of Benevolence . Election of twelve Part Matters to serve on thc Lodge of Benevolence for the year ensuing . Report of the Lodge of Benevolence for the last quarter , in which are recommendations for the following Grants ,

.: — A Brother of the Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 2 JQ , London ... ... ... ... j £ ioo o o The Widow of a Brother of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1343 , Grays , Essex 50 O o The Widow of a Brother of the Temptrance Lodge , No . 169 , Dt-ptfcird ... ... ... 50 o o

The Widow of a Brother of the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 , Sunderland ... ... ... ... 100 o o The Daughter of a late Brother of the Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 , London ... ... 100 00 The Widow of a Brother of the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 , London ... ... ... ... 50 o o Report of the Board of General Purposes : —

The Board of General Purposes beg to submit a Statement of the Grand Lodge Accounts , at the Meeting of the Finance Committee , held on Friday , the 16 th day of November instant , shewing a balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of £ 3 6 3 6 18 s . 1 id . ; and in the hands of the Grand Secretary for Petty Cash £ 75 , and for Servants ' Wages £ 9 6 15 s .

( Signed ) J B . MONCKTON , President . APPEALS : — ( 1 ) Appeal of Brother John Henry Henry , of the St John ' s , Lotlge , No . 1039 , Lichfield , against a judgment ol the Provincial Grand Master tor Staffordshire , —the late Earl of Shewsbury , —for deciding a case , and censuring Brother Henry , without hearing him .

( 2 ) Appeal of Brother Allred Leander Vai lant and otheis ajjainst a judgment of the Deputy District Grand Master for British . Burmah , declaring Brother tbe Rev . John E . Maiks eligible to be elected Master of Lodge Victoria , in Burmah , No . 832 , Rangoon , he not having previously served as a Warden and not having been piesent when appointed Senior Warden , consequently not having

served as " Warden for one year" as required by the Constitutions , Article 2 , page 62 . Also against the exclusion of Brother A . L . Vaillant and five other brethren from thc said Lodge , No . 832 . The papers relating lo these appeals will be in the Grand Secretary ' s Office till the meeting of Grand Lodge , and open for the ic spection of the brethren during Office hours .

NOTICE OF MOTION . By V . W . Brother thc Rev . Robert J . Simpson , P . G Chaplain : — 1 . That the 300 petitions now presented to Grand Lodge on what is commonly called "The German question " be received . 2 . That whe reas it appears from the Book of Constitutions

of the Grand National Lodge ol the Prussian Stales ( called The Three Globes , held at Berlin ) that those only who profess the christian faith are eligible to become member of tbe Craft in any Lodge within its jurisdiction , this Grand Lodge , in the interests of Masonry , would icspectfully suggest to the Grand Lodge aforesaid a reconsideration of the following section of the Book ii Constitutions : —

Page 50 , Section 165 , Clause 1 . In thc jurisdiction of he Great National Mother Lodge ( of Ihe Three Globes ) only those-may be proposed lor acceptance into l- ' retmasoniy who acknowledge Christian belief ( Christlichen Glauben ) without distinction of sect . Page 51 , Section 167 . » is necessary for the candidate to state , & c .

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Clause 3 . —His religion ( Creed ) . Clause 9—Whether he has tried hitherto to fulfil his duties as a Christian citizen , and whether he will continue to do so . Page 57 , Clause 197 . Every brother who wishes to join a lodge of our Constitution must be of Christian faith , and able to give his

honourable discharge from his former Lodge by a written discharge therefrom , & c , & a , & c , with a view to widening the basis on which German Masonry now stands , and bringing it into more complete and fraternal harmony with Freemasonry throughout the

world . 3 . That in order to give effect to the foregoing resolutions the M . W . Giand Master be respectfully requested to communicate them to the Grand Lodge of Germany in any manner 1- is Royal Highness may deem most expedient .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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"WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 766 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . W . E . Newton , W . M ., opened the lodge , assisted by his officers , Bros . S . D . Ewins , S . W . ; Dr . Cutmore , J . W . ; Geo . J . Kaih , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Worrell , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Kidman , S . D . ; W . Drake , J . D . ; W . J .

Roberts , I . G . ; A . Braun , P . M ., G . Newman , P . M . ; W . J . Miller , P . M . ; A . C . Rees , P . M . There were also present among others , Bros . John White , W . M . 1076 ; John Dorton , I . P . M . 1076 ; H . B . Holliday , F . Brien , A . Renshaw , W . H . Rudderforth , 13 , & c . ; W . Morgan , and H . Massey , ( Freemason ) . Bro . James Turle Lt-e was passed to tbe Second Degree j

and Messrs . Eugene Wood , William John Heath , and Pay were initiated . Bro . W . J . Miller , P . M . then installed Bro . S . D . Ewins , S . W ., and W . M . elect , as Worshipful Master , who afterwards invested as bis officers Bros . W . E . Ntwton , Dr . I . P . M . ; Cutmore , S . W . ; E . KidmanJ . W . ; Capt . G . J . Kain , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Worrell , P . M ., Sec ; W . Diakc , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; Smart , I . G . ;

Geo . Newman , P . M ., W . S . ; Collins , D . C ; Grant , Tyler . Bro . Miller then delivered the addresses , and thc W . M . presented Bro . Newton in the name of the lodge with a handsome P . M . jewel . On the motion of Bro . Capt . Kain , P . M ., Treasurer , seconded by Bro . George Newman , an alteration of the bye-laws was agreed to by the following resolution : — "That the Resolution passed on the 27 th

January , 1876 , suspending Bye-law No . 25 ( which limited the number of the Members of this Lodge to fifty ) , be rescinded , and that thc Bye-law resume its operation , as if no such resolution had been passed . " lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet ; after which the toasts were proposed and responded to in very few words . Bro . Wood , replying as

an initiate , said he should like to convey his thanks as fully as he felt them for the honour conferred on him by his admission to thc Order . When he meant to enter Freemasonry he was anxious to belong to an Order that numbered such good and worthy men , and now that he had found out what its principles weie , he trusted he should endeavour to maintain the principles that had been laid

down to him that evening . That he might become an honour to the Craft he sincerely wished , and he was confident he should never regret that he had become a brother among Masons . Bro . Pay also trusted that he should become a good Mason ; and Bro Heath expressed the same idea . Bro . Norton , I . P . M ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " They were not yet in a position to say a great

deal of Bro . Ewins working , but they must all admit that he had shown that evening that he possessed a knowledge of what he was about . From the manner in which he had invested his officers there was good ground lor forming the opinion that he would make a most efficient Master . Upon what he had done he merited the warmest congratulation ; and if he had done so then when the chair was so

new to him , fair expectations might be entertained that in his year of office he would display still greater experience . The W . M ., in replying , said that he hoped his ytar of office would be satisfactory to the brethren . He had to thank the bre'hrcn very much for the ir kindness to him that evening , and he would endeavour to repay it by the exercise of his best abilities in the working of the lodge . "The

Vsitois" having been honoured and responded to , Bio . Miller replied to the toast of " The P . M ' s . " All the P . M ' s . were anxious to do their duties , and to do the best they could for the lodge ' s welfar .-. It was their pleasure as well as their duty , and in the peiformancc of thc installation ceremony he had striven to render it worthy of such a distinguished lodge . Bros . Kain , Worrell , and Dr . Cutmore

very briefly responded to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " and alter the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated . Bros . J . Turle Lee and others entertained the brethren wilh some charming music . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , November 22 nd , at the White Swan Hotel ,

Highstreet , Deptford . At five o ' clock | sharp the Worshipful Master , Brother J . J . Pakes , opened the lodge . The letter announcing that the late Senior Warden had ceased to be a member of the Craft and the removal of his name from thc list of members having been unanimously agreed to , Bro . J . J . Pakes , W . M ., appointed and invested with the

collar and jewel of their office as his officers , Bros . G . T . Limm , S . W . ; R . Harniau , J . W . ; J . G . Vohmann , S . C ; G . Harvey , J . D . ; W . A . R . Harris , J . G . ; the appointment of the Inner Guard gave great satisfaction , for he is a worthy brother , and has distinguished himself as a good worker of the ceremonies in the Craft . The arduous duties

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of thc W . M ., ( after the minute's had been read , confirmed and signed by the W . M . ) then commenced . He in his usual careful manner initiated Mr . Thomas Weston inth the mysteries and the privileges of ancient Freemasonry , Bro . G . Andrews , P . M . impressively giving the all-impotant charge to the Entered Apprentice who retired . Thc craftsmen , Bros . William Henry Luckciaft , John Eberhardt

Schnabel , and John Loreni Brodbeck , gave every proof of superior proficiency by thc admirable manner in which they exhibited the knowledge they all possessed when answering the usual interrogatories . To add to the solemnity of the raisings each brother was introduced senerately . Bro . W . H . Luckcraft—then J . E . Schnabel—and last came J . L . Brodbeck , the W . M . distinguishing himself

by the correct manner he gave every portion e-f thc ceremony , including the traditional history , and the everimportant lecture on the tracing board , not of course omitting all the tools . The father of the Lodge Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., and Secretary , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , made a forcible appeal for some member of the Lodge to represent it as its Steward for the Benevolent

Institution in 1878 , pointing out to the newly appointed S . W ., how desirable it would be for him to accept that office . His efforts were warmly supported by the late Steward , Bro . H . J . Tuson , I . P . M ., and there being no volunteers , Bro . G . T . Limm , S . W ., in a gracious manner accepted , and was elected to that honourable position . Some names were given in for iniiiation which may render it imperative to have an tmerger cy meeting before Christmas .

The usual formalities were observed in closing . and the lodge adjourned to Thursday , January 24 th , 1878 , to meet at 5 p . m . Theie were present besides those named Bros . W . Andrews , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Truelove , P . M . ; all the officers and nearly fifty members . The only visitors were Bros . J . T . Adams , 1326 ; John Evans , 767 . There being no banquet , or any refreshment , the brethren separated about nine o ' clock , well satisfied with having spent nearly four hours in labour .

WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this lodge wad held at the Spread Eagle Hotel on Wednesday evening . The following officers were present : —Bros . H . rt . Jones , W . M . ; W . A . Morgan , S . W . ; A . M . Newens , J . W . ; J . B . Walker , S . D . ; W . J . Huntley . J . D . ; J . J . Holland , I . G . ; H . Wilson , Treasurer ; J . Frost , Secretary ; and S . Steed , Tyler . Thc Past Misters

were Bros . P . Cooke , J . G . Carter , E . H . Boddy , J . G . Kewncy , F . H . Newens , and G . Howick . The brethren were Bros . R . Watkin , G . Clarke , J . W . Haines , G . W . Smith , R . Neal , G . Ncal , G . ForU-scur , W . Springett , J . Stonehewer , S . C landon , H . F . Good-jhild , and A . t \ . Denham . Bros . O . H . Keeley , 1184 ; H . Bickerstafr , and E . Carter , 1044 , were \ isitors . Tlie minutes

of the last meeting having been confirmed , Bro . F . Reed ( Earl Spencer Lodge , No . 1420 ) , was elected a joining member , being proposed by Bro . P . Cooke , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . G . Kewney , P . M . The ballot was then taken for two new members , Mr . William Price and Mr . Henry John Newens . The former was proposed by Bro . W . j . Huntley , and seconded by Bro . II . N . Newens , while the latter was proposed by Bro . A . N .

Newens , and seconded by Bro . Past Master V . H . Newens . The election proved unanimous , and the candidates were then duly initiated by the W . M ., Bro . H . R . Jones . Bro . A . A . Denham , seconded by Bro . W . J . Huntley , gave notice of motion , tbat he intended bringing forward . Tbe brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was presided over by the W . M ., whose health was proposed by Bro . Past Master P . Cooke , and drank with Masonic honours . Other customary toasts were given .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) .-Thc usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , en Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., under the presidency of Bro . R . T . Kingham , the W . M ., with Bros . T . Williams , I . P . M . ; J . J . Michel , P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , J . D . and Secretary ; C . T . Scries , J . W . ; W . Side , S . D . ; H . Stiles , D . C ; G . Clark , W . S . ; H . L ' .

vegrove , Steward and Assistant Secretary ; J . Daly , Tyler . The new lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Po . de and bhuttleworth were raised , Bros . Barton , H . Clark , and Holden were passed , and Messrs . J . J . Steele , Channing , and two other gentlemen were duly initiated . At the conclusion ot the Masonic business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was followed by the usual toasts .

HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . ( 1679 ) . —The third regular meeting of this young but prosperous lodge was held on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Prince George , Park-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . Henry Muggeridge , W . M . ; Francis Fellows , S . W . ; E . F . Storr , J . W . ; J . B . Scriven , Treasurer ; Alfred Sack , Sec . ; J . Lorkin , S . D . ; H . John , J . D . ; | . H . Wilkin ,

I . G . ; Charles Arnold , S . Stampfer , 6 ; F . Brown , G . Clark , E . C . Dyer , W . J . Darnell , F . Haines , Henry Leach , nd A . R . Foster . Vis ' tors : Bros . J . Perry Godfrey , W . M . 1 / 01 ; James Pinder , P . M . ; George Phythian , S . W . 22 ; R . W . Muggeridge , 53 8 ; H . Edmunds , 805 ; George Clark , 1662 ; T . W . Clarke , 1567 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ballot taken for Mr . A . R . Foster , a

candidate for Masonry , who was unanimously elected , and being present was initiated . Bros . George Clark , S . Stampfer , and Charles Arnold were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The ceremony was worked by tie W . M ., Bro . Henry Muggcridgc , and all prefect were delighted . This veteran in Masoiuy was never in better firm ; the working was really splendid . After propositions in open lodge for candidates and joining members , the lodge was

closed , and the brethren sat down to a pretty little dinner provided to order by Bro . Glennic , of Kingsland . Short speeches were made by Bro . Henry Muggeridge , W . M ., much to the purpose , and the evening was spent to the great enjoyment of all present . Really this is a compact and quite a jolly little lodge , quite a family party . All work well together , and for so young a lodge does great credit to all connected . It affords us great pleasure to speak so favourably of new lodges . After an evening well