Contents.

CONTENTS .

Rrtponrs OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry ¦ S' 7 Instruction 5 > 9 Mark Masonry S' 9 provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire Sio A Masonic Oration S' ° Dramatic Notes 521 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls < 2 '

Election of City Remembrancer The Late Bro . R . W . Little 521 Motes on Art , & c 521 Eng lish and Foreign Freemasonry £ 23 The Fete at the Trocadero S 22 The London Masonic Charity Association , J C ORRESPONDENCE t—London Masonic Charity Association S 3 The Mark Degree 52 3 Maconic Mendicancy 522

Warning to the Charitable 52 4 The Writer of the Article on the Two Grand Lodges . "i 2 4 The London Masonic Charity Association 524 Consecration of St . Leonard ' s Lodge , No . 1 JG 6 52 4 Consecration of the Albert Victor Lodge , No . 1773 5 5 Freemasonry in New Zealand 5 2 $ Uhilnary < 5 tllasonicand General Tidings i * 2 *' Lodge Meetings for Next Week , S 2 * Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .

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PAXTON LODGE ( No . 1686 ) . —The first anniversary inciting , of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , the ifith of October , at the Crystal Palace , Uro . J . M . Klcnck , W . M ., presiding . There were rcvrral visitors present , amongst whom were Bros . Levander , P . M . 50 J- ; Morgan , 211 ; T . Robertson , ij . -jS ; C . T . Johnstone , 12 . 37 ; Roscnthaw , 1331 ); W . M'Kay , 13391 !* '

C . Levcrdale , 1413 ; J . Webb , 55 ; Charles Fry , 91 . -J ; and H . Thompson , 1426 , and P . M . 177 and 1158 ( Freemason ) . This is what is called a banner lodge , and several of a most artistic design were displayed , and with the chaste and elegant furniture the lodge room presented a most pleasing and unique appearance . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes read , the W .

Master vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . H . E . Fiancis , when Bro . Goddard , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to receive at his hands the benefit of installation After the customary ceremonies all the brethren below the chair were requested to retire , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Goddard was installed into the chair of K . S . in a most able manner by the

Installing Master . The brethren being admitted , the new W . M . rv . u saluted in the Three Degrees , after which he appointed ! iis officers as follows : Bros . Sawyer , S . W . ; Boswcll , j . W . ; Klcnck , Treas . ; Francis , Sec ; Woodham , S . D . ; Bassnctt , J . D . ; G . It . Dodd , I . G . ; S . Walker , D . of C ; N . J . Whitenmbc , Asst . D . of C . ; F . W . Goddard , W . S . -, Partridge , Asst . W . S . The usual addresses to the Master ,

Wardens , land brethren having been delivered by Bro . Francis , the W . Master said it then devolved upon him to present a jewel to Bro . Klcnck , their I . P . M ., which was one oi a most artistic design , and in presenting it to him he could sincerely say that he possessed their sympathy and good wishes on the termination of his year of office as the first W . M . of the Paxton Lodge . Might he long continue

to wear it on his breast , and might he also long continue to be a member of the lodge , for to him the foundation of it was mainly due . Bro . Klcnck briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , as he should have another opportunity of addressing them at a later period of the evening . The W . M . said that Shakespeare hail said " Hang out your banners on the outer wall , " but in

that lodge they placed them within their walls , and he had great pleasure in presenting one for their acceptance , which was of elegant design , beautifully emblazoned , and the work of Bro . Francis , the Secretary . Bro . Klcnck , I . P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks should bc entered on the minutes to the W . M . for his present , which was seconded by Bro . Sawyer , S . W ., and carried unanimously . The

W . M . briefly returned thanks . Bro . Francis said he also begged to present the lodge with a banner , which they saw behind the J . W ' s . chair , and on which at present there were only three names , but he hoped the time would come when it would be filled with them . He considered that no lodge was worthy of support Ihat had . not its charity fund , for it was hardly worth

the name of Freemasonry . He asked the brethren to accept at his hands the banner they saw before them ( this banner contains the names of three brethren who have qualified themselves as Vice-Presidents of the Benevolent Institution ) . The banner was received with thanks to the donor . On the motion of the W . Master , it was agreed Hint the meeting nii / his of the lodge should be on the last

Monday in March , April , May , September , and October . Apologies for non-attendance at the lodge were received from Lieut . Col . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex , Colonel Peters , Bros . J . Lucas , Allen , J . M'Cree , Lacey , J . Lord , Dr . Sterling , A . Durrant , and George Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large

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dining hall , where the banquet was served . At the conclusion the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " and , in doing so , said they not only owed her fealty as their Sovereign , but she reigned in their hearts as the mother of their Grand Master . In giving " The Health of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England , " he said they , as Masons ,

reverenced his exalted position as Grand Master , and the energy , cordiality , and assiduity with which he discharged the duties was universally ackno \ v ! cdged , and on the present occasion , they could not do less than express their esteem of their Grand Master . The W . Master said the next toast he had to propose was " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , "

who formed a most distinguished conclave , and as no one could do justice to their merits he should " cut it short , " and , without saying any more , give them " The Grand Officers . " The toast was heartily responded to . llro . Klcnck , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and remarked , that as the brethren had known him from the foundation of the lod-rc , as one of its

founders , they hail had full opportunity of judging of his capability in the office he had occupied previously to that night . It was said that their W . M . hail coveted three things , the first was to preach . 1 sermon at Exeter Hall ( a laugh ) , the second , to play a leading part on the stage of Drury-lanc ( renewed laughter ) , and the third , that be mightliecomc W . M . of the lodge . As to the . two first , he

knew nothing , but as regarded the last , his wish h .-il culminated in obtaining the position of W . M . that night , and he had no doubt that in time lie would achieve the others . Bro . Goddard was a true man , and he ( Bro . Klinck ) greeted him heartily on the post he then occupied , and he was sure that they would by acclamation accord what was unusually due to him for his services , and it is almost

needless to say that this request was heartily responded to . The W . M ., in responding , said he was " poor in thanks '" and was inadequate to give expression to his feelings in reply to the toast which their honourable Past Master had proposed . It had been well said by their great poet that " when a well-graced actor leaves the stage the audience arc idly bent upon him that enters next , thinking his

profile to he tedious , " and that was just the position in which lie found himself at that moment . Having made some facetious remarks as lo his appearance at either Exeter Hall or Drury Line , he said , as , he looked upon long speeches as an abomination , he should cut it short by merely saying that from the very bottom of his heart he thanked thc : n for the honour they

had conferred upon him . The W . M . tsler 111 giving " Ihe Health of Bro . Francis , the Installing Master , " said he was deeply impressed with the solemnity of his installation , and should that night go home with the deepest feelings with regard to Freemasonry . He had hitherto regarded Freemasonry as it was exemplified in brotherly love , relief and truth , but when he heard the solemn working of Bro .

Francis , he was more than ever deeply impressed with it . He gave " The Health of Bro , Francis , the Installing Master . " Bro . Francis , in reply , said he looked upon Freemasonry as a science , and a great moral institution , and whatever ceremony he had to go though he always put that feeling into it . He had no trepidation in installing Bro . Goddard into the chair , for he was sure that he

had installed a man who would never disgrace it . He might not h " . perfect in the ritual , but as regarded the principles of Freemasonry , they might well he proud of such a Master . While he ( Bro . Francis ) WM •* inuccted with the lodge he would do his utmost to promote ii . - . interests , and he trusted that they would never have a les ; happy gathering then they had that evening . The VV . M . ister

said that night they had only one Past Master , but Intrusted with the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . ; that they should in time have many Past Masters . That night their Past Master was Bro . Klenck , and lie had to present Viim with a testimonial , supplementary to the one he had received in the lodge , and which he then placed on the table . ( The testimonial

was on vellum , beautifully emblazoned , in a deep gold frame , and it bore the following inscription : — " Presented to John Mathew Klenck , P . M ., by the members of the Paxton Lodge , No . 1686 , in tistimony of the high esteem in which he was held by his brother members , his exertions on behalf of the Masonic Charities , his efficient services to the lodge , and to commemoiatc his

being first W . M ., and one of the founders . " 'I his was a work of art , and not only complimentary lo the brother to whom it was presented , but might almost be looked upon as a revival of the well-known illustration of ages gone by , for in many silent cloisters the monks of old they pursued the delightful occupation of illuminating breviaries and other

works . In libraries and collections of rare and beautiful art treasures of our day aie specimens of their wondrous workmanship * , but the exigencies i > f modern printing will not allow the expenditure of so much time and labour , and it is only when wc see a testimonial so excellently illustrated as the one before us that we can recall the art so well practised in the olden time , and linger with pleasure

over a work of art and beauty . It has been well said , that " a thing of beauty is a joy for ever . " Masonic emblems are from the angularity and rigidity of their forms difficult to work into a design of this class , yet , Bro , Francis has succeeded admirably in introducing among a wealth of scroll work , flowers , and quaint devices , the emblems sn prized by the Craft . The initial letters are bold and pleasing

in their form . Gold and silver have been lavishly , though not obtrusively , used , and the colouring leaves nothing to bc desired in its richness and harmony , reminding one somewhat of an Oriental carpet in the exquisite blending of the various tints . The portraits of the founders of the lodge , with their autographs , are well introduced and added to this j they are excellent likenesses . On the whole Bro . Klenck , I . P . M ., may congratulate himself , not only on the

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possession of a writing that doubtless conveys the feeling of his brethren , but is also meritorious as a work of art . After a few well chosen words , he said he presented the testimonial as a memorial of his career as W . M ., and to shew still further how much he was estimated hv the .

hrethren , they had elected him to be the Treasurer ol the Paxton Lodge . Bro . Klenr . k , I . P . M ., in reply , said he thanked the W . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and the brethren for the way in which they had received it . With regard to his connection with the Paxton Lodge he had endeavoured to do his duty , and if he had succeeded in giving them satisfaction as their

first Master he was much pleased to receive their approbation . He thanked them for the jewel they had presented to him in the lodge , and he hoped that for many years it would adorn his breast . With regard to the additional testimonial , hf . should exhibit it in the best part of his house , and he could assure them that he was highly pleased at the cordiality and unanimity which reigned in the lodge , they were as members of one family , and he

hoped and trusted that no differences would c \ cr arise amongst them . As long as the G . A . O . T . U . allowed him to live anything he could do , to the best ot his ability , was at their service , and he hoped in time lo obtain additional favours at their hands . " The Visitors , " "The Press , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " having been given and responded to , thcTyler ' stcast brought . 1 very happy meeting lo a close , and the members and visitors returned by train fo town .

MIDDLETON . —Imperial Georgo Lodge , ( No . 7 S ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Assheton Arms Hotel on the 26 th ult . There was a fair attendance of brethren and visitois . The W . M ., Bro . W . Percival , presided . The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary , Bro . Hewitt , and received confirmation . Mr . Thos . Dixon Yates was proposed as a candidate and the

ballot was unanimous . Mr . Yates was accordingly initiated by the W . M ., the working tools of an Entered Apprentice were presented by Bro . Hewitt , and the ancient charge was delivered by Bro . Fothergill , S . W ., in a most impressive manner . Bio . W . S . Whitaker was raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . Percival , W . M . The working tools were presented by the S . W ., Bro . Fothergill . ' 1 he lodge lia \ ing

hten lowered to the First Degree Bros . Jowett and Tetlow signed and received their Grand Lodge certificates . During the vacation the lodge lost one of its most valued and esteemed brethren in the person of Past Master Bro . Samuel llcnry Clieethani . The W . M . said he had a painful duly to perform in announcing the d : ath of their brother Chectham . He was well-known and highly esteemed by all the

brethren of the lodge . He had filled nearly every office in the Imperial George Lodge , to which he was admitted in August , 1865 . He became the W . M . in 1874 . Throughout his whole career in the lodge his uniform kindness and gentleness of disposition endeared him to the brethren . He has now joined the Grand Lodge above . We deeply regret the irreparable loss which the lodge has sustained , and

we can sympathise with his widow and family in their S 3 il bereavement . I beg to propose " that a vote of sympathy and condolence with the widow and family of our late Bro . Past Master Samuel Henry Cheetham be passed by the lodge , and that the Secretary be empowered lo coliviy the sameto them . " Bro . Fothergill , S . W ., in seconding the resolution , remarked Hint perhaps he had known their lie ceaseil brother more intimately than any other member o

the lodge . It was Bro . Cheetham who hud proposed him ({ . ' ¦ ¦ : ' . W . ) as a joining member of that lodge . The rrsnliili . 1 was cirricii unanimously . Hearty Good Wishes were acc'inled from Lodges 152 , id , *; , 298 . Charity was next alietided to , and the lodge was closed in pence anil harmony . The brethren adjourned to the soe-ial board . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren separated shortly before ten .

BURY ST . EDMUNDS . —Royal St . Edmund ' s Lodge ( No . 1008 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting after the summer vacation on Friday , the 25 th ult ., and upon this occasion was visited by the V . W . Bro , the Kcv . C . J . Martyn , D . Prov . Grand Master of the province , and Past G . C . of England . A goodly muster of the brethren assembled to meet him , including Grand and

Prov . Grand Officeis . Among the number were Bros . W . 11 . Lucia , Grand Swil . Br . of England , and Prov . G . Sec . of the province ; , ] . Medley Bevan , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; T . | . Huddleston , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . T . Oakes , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Wm . Armstrong , P . Prov . G . J . D . ; J . R . Thompson , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . D . Paine , P . Prov . A . D . of Cer . The lodge was opened by the W . Master , T . F . Lucia

after which a deputation of Past Masters conducted the D . Prov . G . M . into the lodge , who was received by the brethren in a most hearty manner . The further business of the evening was to pass Bro . F . Machell Smith to the Second Degree , who , after the necessary prelude , was passed as a Fellow of the Craft , the ceremony was performed by the W . M ., assisted by the V . W . the D . P . G . M ., who explained the working tools of the Dcgicc in a most lengthened

manner . The usual proclamation was then made by the W . M ., and the communications were read by the Secretary , after which " Hearty Good Wishes" from Lodges 959 , 1224 , and 1592 , were given . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired from labour lo refreshment . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received , anil at the finale , it was acknowledged by all present , that it was another red-letter day to bc placed on the diary of the Royal St . Edmund's Lodge .

DERBY . —Harlingtoii Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Dcr , by , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., when the attendance was such as to clearly indicate the interest its members take in the support of the prominent position it has attained in the province . The junior members particularly were in