Correspondence.

Correspondence .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limitsfree discussion .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION AND CHAPTERS OF IMPROVEMENT To thc Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , It would be a great convenience to large numbers of Freemasons and Royal Arch Masons if the Secretaries and Scribes E . of the several lodges of instruction and chapters of improvement , enumerated in the Freemason weekly , would see that the meetings are properly recorded .

It has fallen to my lot lately to go some distance to a particular lodge tr chapter only to find that the meetings have been adjourned during the summer months , or that the place of meeting has been altered . It requires only a line to your good self to have a correct list of Craft and Arch meetings advertised weekly . Vcrbinn sap . —Yours fraternally , AN OLD MASON .

COURTESY TITLE—* ' WORSHIPFUL BROTHER . " To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , If "Secretary P . M . " refers to the footnote to Article 6 , " Book of Constitutions , " he will see that the term or title " Worshipful Brother , " is applicable to Present and Past Masters of lodges .

The experienced Preceptor of a North London lodge of instruction was consequently wrong , when he took exception to the designation . I never heard other than " Worshipful Brother " used in the Provinces , but know it is different in London , just as it is in most parts of Australia , and was , prior to the formation of Grand Lodges . —Fraternally yours ,

September 27 th . CANVASSING AND TOUTING AT ELECTIONS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , " P . Z . ' s " letter in your last issue can be answered in a sentence . Our brother is doubtless aware that moral suasion , in the shape of a

resolution , was passed by a unanimous vote of Grand Lodge last year ; that this year , in defiance of such resolution , canvassing and touting for the Board of General Purposes was as rampant as ever ; and that , therefore , legislation , in the shape of an addition to the " Book of Constitutions , " must appear to be the only remedy for such an undesirable stale of things . —Yours fraternally ,

W . F . LAMONBY . September 27 th .

EARLY FREEMASONRY IN YORK . To the Editor of thc "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , The following paragraph appears in the Daily Gazetteer , London , June , 3 rd , 1738 , under the head of " Country News : "

" York , May jp . —On Ihe 22 nd inst ., a lodge of the Antient Society of Free Masons , was held at the White Horse , in Coppergate , when the Grand Master was pleased to constitute a new lodge , to be held at the Talbot in Hallifax j and appointed Mr . James Hamilton , Master of thc same , and Mr . Francis Benton and Mr . John Mcllin , Wardens . "

I am unable to identify the lodge referred to either on the list of lodges constituted by the Grand Lodge at York , or the Grand Lodge at London . Possibly some of your Yorkshire readers may be able to tell us whether the lodge ever worked and when it ceased to exist . —Yours fraternally , HENRY SADLER .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Warrant Officers Lodge , No . 2346 . A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 17 th ult ., and was fairly well attended , being the lirst meeting after the vacation . The brethren who attended were Bros . H . B . Dickins , W . M . ; W . A . Greene , I . P . M . ; J . D . Lidbury , S . VV . ; I . P . Newsham , J . W . ; A . Molony , P . M .. Treas . ; VV . F . Cheesman , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . II . Smith , S . D . ; G . Gale , J . D . ; VV . J . Boyle , I . G . ; VV . E . Bailey , Stwd . ; A . G . Young , Tyler ; J . S . Ardley , E . Arnold , J . VV . Baldwin , J . Berry , B . Betts A . A . Bingham , J . Bruckland , W . Callow , A . Crow , R . B . Depl . elge , J . N .

Dewdney , J . Dyer . R . I-I . Ebbage , F . Grumbridge , C . B . Hawkins , II . Iggulden , A . Mallord , P . VV . Mitchell , P . A . Premi , L . T . Pulsford , VV . Rich , J . A . Remain , J . Smith , M . A . Mclnerny , P . M . ; C . A . Pugh , P . M . ; L . Solomon , VV . H . Toye , Jos . Williams , VV . Woodcock , and C . Woodhalch . Visitors : Bros . A . Meyer , 1 S 04 ; F . England , 2442 ; W . Reecroft , 2442 ; A . VV . Martin , J . R . Kilby , 795 ; J . Black , 700 ; P . A . Norfolk , 70 ; E . C . Fulagar , 15 G 3 -, and A . Biiscoe , iy 2 y . The busir . es on thc agenda was reading the by-laws , which was done by Bro . A . Molony , P . M ., and the passing of Bro . J . ij . Ardley .

The ledge was then closed by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant for dinner . The after-dinner proceedings were of the usual attractive character , the specialities being the speech of Bro . Mclnerny , P . M ., and the tinging of Bro . VV . J . Boyle . Bro . W . !•' . Cheesman . P . M ., Sec , had the arrangement of the programme , the musical director being Bro . A . Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Surrey . After the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren retired , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Bramston Beach Lodge , No . 2101 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 23 rd u ' . t ., at the Masonic Hall , Godalming , and the following are the ofiicers for the year * Bros . II G Herbert , W . M . ; VV . T . Pitchers , I . P . M . ; G . II . Davies , S . VV . ; C . Ilaig-Browni J . W . ; Kev . J . A . Arnan Tait , Chap . ; George Jones , Treas . ; M . W . Dodge-, P . M ., Past Provincial Grand Pursuivant , S ; cretary ; S . L . Taylor , S . D . ; VV . IT ,

StegKles , J . D . ; Ernest VVycth , I . O . ; C I * . Waters , G . II . RiMr . son , Or * . ; I '" . Agate , E . J . Bramwell , and II . G . Clark , Stwds . ; ancl W . C . Holmes , Tyler . There were also present Bros . A . Gibbs , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; F . Dawse , P M . •I I Taylor , P . M . ; B . Baverstock , P . M . ; E . Miles , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . H Jacques P . H . Horton , and L . Ball . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; C T . lyler ^ Prov . G . Sec . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M . 2317 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Gilbert II . White , P . M .

Craft Masonry.

1 .-95 . P . P . G . R . ; Wohlgrmuth . P . P . S . G . D , Middx . ; Ramsey , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ; C . F . Hulford , y 2 S ; H . E . Haig Brown , 357 ; J . M . Sumpster , P . M . 1046 ; Wellington Lake , 777 ; E . E . Payne , sgi ; H . S . Folker , VV . M . 2234 ; A . W . Mellersh , P . M . S , P . G . Stwd ; J . Smyth , 1395 ; T . L . Smith , W . M . 1564 ; C Glines , 2234 ; S . G . Noakes , P . M . 1331 ; and others . Bro . Alfred Gibbs , P . M ., was the Installing Master , and the ceremony of inducting the VV . M . elect into the chair of K . S . was performed in his usual happy style . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Alfred Gibbs was reelected Charity Representative .

There being no further business , thc lodge was closed , and about 40 brethren sat down to a splendid banquet , prepared , with his customary taste , by Bro . J . J . Taylor . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced bv an excellent mssical programme , arranged by Bro . C . Haig-Brown , the items including pianoforte solos by Bro . Lionel Ball , and songs by Bros . Gaines , Davies , H . and C . Haig-Brown , and the Rev . J . A . Arnan Tait .

After the toast of "The M . W . Grand Master , " which was received with great enthusiasm , to the familiar air of " God bless the Prince of Wales , " the brethren sang in chorus the following verse , which had been specially composed for the occasion by one of the members of the lodge :

" As by one force attracted , The heavenly bodies run , So the Masonic circle Is centred by its sun ; Workers , with gauge and gavel ,

With plumb-rule , level , square , With skirret , pencil , compass , Alike unite their prayer . God bless Prince Albert Edward , Whom every Mason hails Most Worshipful Grand Master , God bless the Prince of Wales . "

Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 . At the meeting held on the nth ultimo , at the Parish Hall , Ladywell , S . E ., the following were present : Bros . C . Lamb , W . M . ; C . Sims , I . P . M . ; J . Coote , S . W . ; J . A . Shelton , J . W . ; Rev . VV . J . Salt , M . A ., Chap . ; E . Hall , Sec ; H . Lewis , SD . ; W . C . Tyler , J . D . ; H . Cole , I . C ; J . W . Drysdale , D . C . ; C . W . Wilkes ,

Org . ; VV . T . Puce-Taylor , Stwd . ; J . S . Gregory , Tyler ; W . T . Feldon , Col . K . Arnold , G . W . Perry , H . B . Brooman , W . Clark , T . Till , E . Cook , S . Cook , R . Cook , J . Morley , IL Humphreys , S . Fraser , A . Austin , H . A . Phillips , T . Wise , H . Kortlandt , T . Crafter , W . N . Pennington , and J . Hinds . Visitors : Bros . C . Burningham , 2002 ; and T . VV . Conyers , 72 .

Hie lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bros . S . E . Fraser and Tom Crafter were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Lamb . The election of VV . M . for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted unanimously ( in favour of Bro . John Coote , S . W ., who thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . H . Visger was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . S . Gregory , Tyler . Bros . T . H . Warland and Tom Crafter were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . Bro . C . Sims , I . P . M ., then proposed , and Bro . I . Coote .

S . W ., seconded— "That a Past Masters jewel be presented to W . Bro . C . Lamb , P . M ., for the zeal and fidelity , and the admirable way in which he had carried out his duties in the chair . " This was carried unanimously . A new member—Bro . W . Bennett —was then proposed . The W . M . then , in kind and graceful terms , referred to the services of the Secretary , Bro . Edward Hall , both at and since the foundation of the

lodge , and , in the name of the brethren , presented to him the handsome rolldesk and chair—which were on view in the lodge—in recognition of his services , and as a token of their esteem and appreciation of the kind and courteous manner in which his duties had been performed . Bro . E . Hall , Sec , returned thanks in feeling terms , and said that , as a founder of the lodge , it would ever be his endeavour to do all he could for its welfare .

The lodge was then closed , and the bretliren adjourned to dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . An excellent programme of music was rendered under the direction of Bro . C . W . Wilkes , Org ., to which the following contributed : Bros . C Lamb , Price-Taylor , S . Cook , R . Cook , Phillips , Kortlandt , J . Hinds , anl E . Hall , Sec .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Hope Chapter , No . 574 . The annual installation gathering of the companions of the above chapter , was held on Thursday evening , the lOth ult ., in the Temperance Hall , Newbury , under the able presidency of Comp . C . E . Keyser , M . E . Z ., supported by Comps . R . Ravenor , H . ; Rev . VV . M . Hope , J . ; and other officers of the lodge . Bros . A . E . Pike and W . J . Clarke , members of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , having been balloted for , and

elected , were duly exalted , the ceremony being performed by the M . E . Z ., assisted by the oflicers , after which the imposing ceremo . iy of installing the Principals and other oflicers of the chapter for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the appointments being as follows : Comps . R . Ravenor , M . E . Z . ; Rev . W . M . Hope , H . ; S . Knight , J . ; H . S . Hanington , S . E . ; W . H . Belcher , S . N . ; E . Head , Treas . ; R . Maples , Prin . Soj . ; G . C Ricardo , ist'Asst . Soj . ; J . N . Day , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; E . Margrett , D . C ; C . H . Stradling , Stwd . ; and J . Legg , Janitor .

At the close of the ordinary business , the newly-installed M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , presented the retiring M . E Z ., Comp . Keyser , with a handsome and valuable gold jewel , in recognition not only of the efficient services he had rendered during the past year , but also of the Masonic liberality he had shown as the chief founder of the chapter . * The presentation was acknowledged by Comp . Keyser in graceful and appropriate terms .

Apologies for non-attendance had been received from Comps . J . T . Morland , J . W . Martin , E . L . Shepherd , E . Margrett , II . S . Hanington , G . Boyer , IL d'O . Astley , E . A . Stickland , G . Gardner Leader , and ) others , most of whom were prevented attending through being from home on their holidays . The proceedings at the hall were succeeded by a banque - , provided by Mrs . Hamlcn , at the Queen ' s Hotel , when the customary toasts were proposed and honoured .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxlord-street , W ., when there were present Bros . H . Raphael , W . M . ; H . Pinnell , S . W .,- M . Beedle , J . W ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . W . Smale , P . M ., Sec ; T . Bowden , S . D . ; R . Hatfield , J . D . ; H . Parker , I . C ; W . Proctor , Tyler ; J . R . Davis , P . M . ; C . J . Taylor , P . M . ; Leather , Mason , Loram , Goldstein , S . G , Cross , and Sturgess .

The lodge was ppened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Russell being thc candidate . The W . M . vacited the chair in favour of Bro . Leather . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cross being the candidate . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Mason . Lodge was

resumed to thc I'irst Degree , and thc W . M . rose for the lirst time , when dues were collected . At the second rising Bro . Pinnell , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A letter was read from Mrs . Willby , mother of the late esteemed Bro . Willby , P . M ., in respect to the letter of sympathy sent her from this lodge . The lodge was then closed .