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vvhich she has made a somewhat subordinate part stand out prominently . A long and interesting biography accompanies the photograph of Mr . Barraud , by which means we learn more of Lady Monckton ' s theatrical and social career than we knew before . The other portraits are those of Bro . the Earl of Coventry , and Mr . Wm . Day , the well-known breeder and trainer of race horses .

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939 ] DUNCKERLEY'S LIFE . I have been exceedingly interested in reading Bro . Sadler ' s " Life of Dunckerley , " * and especially the excellent sketches of the numerous lodges to which that zealous Craftsman was attached . I quite agree vvith Bro . Lane that this feature of the work is a most

valuable one , and adds so much to the general importance of the volume as to render it most useful for reference in respect to several of the lodges of last century , of which else scarcely any facts are obtainable . Bro . Sadler has done wonders considering the difficulties incident to the preparation of the Masonic

memoir of such an indefatigable Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent as Dunckerley , who , during his period of activity , seems to have been " on the wing" almost incessantly from "year's end to year ' s end , " and yet has left surprisingly little for the historian , unless considerable care is exercised in the

selection of material , and the discreet arrangement of the many details , vvhich only serve to confuse the ordinary reader . There are few , if any brethren , could have amassed such an extraordinary collection of facts concerning Dunckerley save Bro . Sadler , who has well nigh exhausted the

subject , and thus left almost nothing to be added by other students . It is just possible that the following reference may connect the Masonic hero with a lodge not noted by Bro . Sadler . Seeing , however , the familiarity of that brother vvith all Dunckerley ' s doings , I am not sanguine as to

having succeeded , though it does appear tbat a strong case is made out in favour of the Prov . G . M . having been the Master of a lodge not noted by Bro . Sadler . At page 280 begins " the substance of a charge delivered at Plymouth in April , 1757 , by Thomas Dunckerley , Esq ., P . G . M . " I take it that the title was subsequently

added as he vvas not Prov . G . M . then . Also I presume that Bro . Sadler has not seen one of the copies of the "charge" printed and published in that year . There is one in the valuable " Worcestershire Masonic Library and Museum , " the catalogue of vvhich is now being printed , and will soon be on sale , edited by Bro .

George Taylor , by whom the collection was made . The title states that the charge vvas " given to the Antient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons , at the Pope ' s Head Tavern , in Plymouth , on the dedicating and opening a new lodge room . April the 28 th , 1757 . Also the moral part of

Masonry explained in a charge delivered at the same lodge on the 24 th June , 1757 , being the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist , by Thomas Dunckerley , Master of the lodge" [ 2 nd edition , 1758 . ] It would appear , therefore , that Dunckerley was a member and Master of this lodge , vvhich vvas formed in

1748 . Bro . Lane , in his great work , " Masonic Records , 1717-1886 , " mentions the name of the house as "Bishop ' s" or "Pope ' s Head , " but evidently the latter was its usual designation . It was subsequently removed to the " Prince George Inn and Tavern , "

kept by Payne , in Vauxhall-street , Plymouth , and as it is the lodge in which H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence ( William IV . ) vvas initiated , besides being one entitled to the " Freemasons' Hall Medal , " it is a great pity to read of its erasure early this century . Other features of this most readable volume vvill be referred to later on . W . J . HUGHAN .

940 ] THE LIFE OF DUNCKERLEY . Bro . Sadler , in his " Life of Thomas Dunckerley , " gives on page 259 a list of the counties over which that eminent Mason presided as Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons with an approximate period of his services . In this list appears Cornwall , the date

appended being 1 793-1795 . On page 266 is a letter written by Dunckerley , and dated 26 th November , 1791 , in vvhich he says that he sends patent for the R . A . chapter ( Druid ' s Chapter of Love and Liberality , Redruth ) , and also stated " 1 shall ( in the next printed list ) insert the County of Cornwall under my

superintendence , and shall at all times take pleasure in doing every service in my power for the Druid ' s Chapter . " Does the rule of the first R . A . G . S . for this county date from the year ! have last given or from 1 793 , as mentioned in the list ? Bro . Hughan in his official directory for Cornwall of last year says : " 1791 . —E . Comp . T .

Dunckerley , lirst Grand Superintendent of Cornwall ( R . A . ) . " Presuming this to be correct , the present year ( 1891 ) should witness the commemoration of the centenary of the establishment of Provincial Royal Arch Masonry in Cornwall .

It may be interesting here to note in connection with the Druid ' s Chapter , vvhich was founded by virtue of a dispensation granted by Dunckerley , and dated 15 th July , 1791 , that my grandfather , Richard Pearce , afterwards appointed the Third Royal Arch Grand

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Superintendent of Cornwall , vvas exalted in this chapter 12 th August , 1818 , John Knight being Z ., P . Pender H ., and Richard Knight J ., the first two of these holding the same offices as in 1791 . This chapter , it seems , issued to each candidate after exaltation a private certificate in addition to the one from the Grand Chapter . My grandfather ' s , which I have before me

now , vvas printed from a beautifully engraved steel plate , and bears in the left hand top corner a seal in red wax . In the centre appears the double triangle enclosing a triple tau , and encircled by the dates A . M . 5795 , July 15 th , A . D . 1791 . On an outer circle are the words " Druid ' s Chapter of Love & Liberality , Redruth , Cornwall , No . 79 . " RICHARD PEARCE COUCH 121 .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this popular lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., on the 14 th ult ., when there were present Bros . George H . Reynolds , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; W . Unvvin , J . VV . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec ; A . L . Bullen , S . D . ;

W . A . Darling , acting as J . D . ; G . Stacey , P . M ., Org . ; J . VV . Belsham , I . G . ; J . Mayo , Stwd . ; Simeon Jacobs , P . M . ; G . Coleman , P . M . ; VV . J . Green , H . Price , H . j . Keen , W . Humphrey , W . J . Thrussell , H . G . Walker , J . Cox , J . Woodward , W . R . Faulks , J . Nathan , jun ., F . Hansen , and ( . Wise . Visitors : Bros . G . S . Bigley , P . M . 129 S ; C . J . Biorn , P . M . 733 ; I . Dicks , J . W . 1237 ; and

VV . Ainslie , 755 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bros . J , Cox and H . J . Keen were raised , and the W . M . having received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the Club Room , excellently served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in a hearty and cordial manner , and vvere enthusiastically received . The toast of " The Visitors " vvas responded to by Bros . G . S . Bigley , P . M . ; C . J . Biorn , P . M . ; M . VV . Ainslie ,

and J . Dicks . The Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , was congratulated upon once more being in lodge after his severe accident . The proceedings were pleasantly diversified by the singing of Bros . S . Jacobs , H . J . Keen , and others , accompanied on the piano by Bro . J . VV . Thrussell .

Selwyn Lodge ( No . 1901 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful lodge vvas held at the East Dulwich Hotel , Lordship-lane , S . E ., on Thursday , the iOth ult ., when about So brethren attended . The members included Bros . W . Davies , W . M . ; G . Gauntlett , I . P . M . ; W . Wills , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; J . Lightfoot , J . W . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; L . Eagle , P . M ., Sec . ; B . MorganS . D . ;

, A . Briant , J . D . ; W . H . Hook , P . M ., D . C ; T . Gay , A . D . C . ; E . Pettit , P . AL , Org . ; H . R . Hobbs , I . G . , * A . H . Fraser and F . Pow , Stwds . ; J . M . Wimble , P . M . ; W . R . Burnett , P . M . ; R . Anderson , P . M . ; A . R . W . Povvles , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . T . Skevves Cox , P . G . Stwd . ; J . M . McLeod , P . S . G . W . Derby , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ;

G . R . Langley , P . M . 1 S 3 ; J . Thomson , 2362 ; A . Bannister , P . M . 1632 ; E . Pelly , 1472 ; T . Wallis , goi ; J . Hudson , 975 ; G . H . Wavell , I . G . S 62 ; H . J . Shelley , W . M . 19 S 1 ; H . Peirce , 1599 ; H . Hayman , 169 ; F . Flood , S . D . 1939 ; R . S . Taylor , J . D . 1929 ; A . Tremeanne , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . G . Roberts , 791 ; A . E . Warner , 162 ; Rev . Dr . Horace Graham , D . D ., 1 C 04 ; C .

Thomson , S . D . 1297 ; H . Atkins , 1363 ; C . H . Stone , J . W . 507 ; VV . Beecroft , J . W . 115 S ; Horace Petley , Org . 101 ; W . W . Lee , S . VV . 23 S 1 ; and others . ' I he lodge was opened , and various items of business on the agenda—including the adoption of a satisfactory audit report—having been transacted , the principal event of the evening vvas proceeded vvith . Bro . William Wills , the

VV . M . elect , vvas presented , and vvas duly installed into the chair by Bro . Walter Davies , I . P . M ., vvith the ability vvhich has characterised all his work in the lodge . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . J . Lightfoot , S . VV . ; B . Morgan , ] . W . ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; L . E . Eagle , P . M ., Sec ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., D . G ; A . Briant , S . D . ; H . R . Hobbs , J . D . ; T . VV . GayI . G . ; A . H .

, Eraser , F . E . Pow , and J . E . Greenley , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Lodge vvas formally closed , and a banquet vvas followed by the customary toasts . Bro . Skevves Cox , P . G . Stwd ., replied for " The Grand Officers , " and congratulated the VV . M . —whom he had known for many years—on attaining the chair of so

successful a lodge . Bro . Walter Davies , I . P . M ., said he hoped sincerely that during the next 12 months he should have the honour and privilege of proposing the toast he was now about to submit— " The Health of the W . M . " As far as he vvas personally concerned , when he attained the chair the toast of his health was received vvith the greatest enthusiasm , and

he vvas sure the health of Bro . Wills , W . M ., would be received with even greater enthusiasm , knowing they had a far worthier Master to fill the chair . The W . M . ' s had always been noted for their working in that lodge , and they now had a Master who would not fail to discharge his duties with that efficiency and zeal which had distinguished the Past Masters . He would not expatiate upon Bro . 'Wills '

merits , as the brethren knew them well , but would at once vvith all sincerity ask them to drink his health . Bro . Wm . Wills , W . M ., returned thanks for the handsome way the toast of his health had been received . For many years past he had been looking forward to the proud and honourable position he now occupied , and it was six or seven years since he first took office . He had passed

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through all the offices except one , and had now arrived at the summit of his ambition . The very excellent and admir . able example which had preceded him in the person of the I . P . M . made him almost quake with terror lest he should be an unworthy follower , but he assured them it would be his aim to fill the office , not only vvith credit to himself , but vvith dignity to the lodge , and satisfaction to them all . [ Je

trusted the year before them would be a prosperous one , that he should have a number of good men and true as initiates and that he should in no respect fall short of admirable and able working , vvhich had always characterised the lod ge . Every effort he could put forward with that object would ' be most gladly used , and , in conclusion , he again thanked theni for their cordial reception of the toast .

" The Masonic Charities " vvas given by the W . M ., wh 0 said their lodge had for many years identified itself with the Charities , for in connection witb the Selwyn Lod ge of Instruction they had collected an aggregate of almost _ 4 iooo . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Secretary R . M . I , for Boys , in reply saidheknew that the Institution he represented had received a

fair share of the £ 1000 alluded to by the W . M ., and whilst thanking them for past services , he vvas looking for favours to come , and would quote a few figures and facts which he trusted would support his appeal for further help . The Girls' School vvas doing good work , vvas excellentl y managed , and received good support , vvhich vvas as it should be . The Benevolent Institution vvas also doing good

work for the benefit of Masons in all parts of the country and vvas in a flourishing condition , having nearly £ So , ooo invested and an income of nearly £ 3500 . With regard to the Boys' School , he defied them to say that during the past 12 months it had not been as perfect as any bod y of men could make it . If they wanted further information let them see the Institution for themselves , examine the

improvements , question the boys , and see if they vvere not happier , better clothed , and better fed , and they would come to the conclusion that the Institution was now excellently well managed . They had only ^ 17 , 500 invested and their income vvas less than £ 700 , and he could appeal to them for great help on behalf of that Institution as compared vvith the other Institutions . They had 260 boys

receiving a good education , clothing , and maintenance . As the Earl of Lathom had kindly consented to preside at thc forthcoming Festival , there was a prospect of a good return , but , although they might have a large array of Stewards , it did not follow they would bring up a large amount . They had a lot of lee way to pull up , and they could understand why he appealed to them so strongly and forcibly for help .

That lodge vvas unrepresented , and he was in hopes some brother would come forward and take up a Stewardship . He hoped they would think he vvas justified in leaving thc issue vvith them , and he relied upon them to maintain thc traditions of the lodge . " The Visitors " vvas cordially received , and vvas responded to by Bros . Dewsnap , P . M ., J . R . Langley , P . M ., ami others .

The Worshipful Master next gave "The Installing Master and Past Masters , " and said he had been favoured vvith the presence of a great many Past Masters , and had been delighted with the beautiful ceremony rendered by the Installing Master . Bro . Walter Davies , I . P . M ., had that day excelled himself . They had had abundant evidence of his ability in working the

ceremonies and of his genial manners and conduct , but as far as he vvas concerned he had never in that or any other lodge seen the ceremony of installation so admirably rendered as the I . P . M . had done it that evening . On this occasion it vvas the privilege and duty of the incoming Master to carry into effect the resolution which at the previous meeting vvas proposed , seconded , and carried

unanimously . That duty devolved upon him , and in pinning upon the breast of Bro . Walter Davies , I . P . M ., the jewel vvhich vvas voted , it vvas no mere matter of form , for the I . P . M . had richly deserved it for the able manner in vvhich he had presided . He wished Bro . VV . Davies , I . P . M ., long life to wear that emblem of gratitude and satisfaction , and hoped he would favour them vvith his

assistance and advice . With regard to the Past Masters , Bro . Hook , P . M ., was the father and founder of the lodge , whom they vvere always pleased to see . Bro . Walter Davies , LP . M ., said he hardly knew how to thank them for his reception . The gift so kindly presented to him would , he hoped , be vvith him for many years to come . He hoped to have the privilege of being in '" ,

lodge to the day of his death to assist not only the VV . M- ) but Masters to come . He felt he had not done much for that lodge during his year , but he had tried to do his duty to the best of his ability . 1 hey had been good enough to give him some work , but he had been handicapped by a bad throat vvhich had become chronic . He was p leased to say , speaking in a Iesral sense , it vvas a case of Davies v .

Throat , and he had won the case—with costs . He was placed in the chair in a manner that had never been surpassed in the lodge , and since then had received eveij kindness at the hands of the members . He had heen extremely favoured and had initiated many highly respecte " members into the lodge , and hid received that kindness vvhich could only be extended by the Past Masters aiw " ¦"> - " WUIU U 1 JIJ * Ul _ LAtLIIUCU Uy Llll * L CLJt . *¦ # »*— -- | t tiw

brethren to the Master of a lodge . He would only say from the time he took the chair to the time he left it , l j "j no enemy in the world , and certainly none in that lou 0 He assured them that so long as he lived he would alway work as a Past Master for the benefit of the lodge . , Bro . Hook , P . M ., also replied , and " The Treasurer an _ Secretary" having been given , "The Officers' was sponded to by Bro . J . Lightfoot , S . W ., who returned than * .

in an appropriate speech . rJ . Under the direction of Bro . Hook , P . M ., D . U ^ , gramme of music vvas given by Bros . T . M . Stamp > " « r-Petley , T . Wallis , and Messrs . Sam Wrig ht and L > . Mottley . Scots Lodge ( No . 2 3 . 9 ) .-The St . Georg ^ l'estival and election meeting of this energetic ' ° ° rc ' held in the Scottish Corporation Hall on St . ue A j ^ . day under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Job" ' .,, . U „ ij 13 !\ , T ... _ . _ J 1 ' n __ T _ l _ . D . „„ PM .. 3- " ' iicau 1 ivi ••¦ -

, ,., buppuneu uy Dros . jonn ragn •- ' c ec ., Duncan F . Gellion , P . M ., J . W . ; James Thomson , ^ ^ Thos . Grant , S . D . ; Joseph Whitehead , J . D . ; W- v- ^ Forbes , I . G . ; Capt . H . F . Campbell , K . N ., D ^ - , <_ Johnston-Gordon , A . D . C . ; Peter Greig , Stwd . , ^ , Duncan , Org . ; Dan . McKay , W . Bailey Srn ' Crai | , ' , Laurie , James Gray , P . M ., W . S . Beaton , W ' ders on . Ashley Gordon , Dr . James Sinclair , George Hen ^ David Charteris , andC . deBels Brownlie . The visiw' ^ Bros . J . Morrison McLeod , P . S . G . W . Derby , ice .