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Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

739 ] FREEMASONRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA . Recent investigations enable me to give the locality of the lodge described in Grand Lodge lists as "St . Mark ' s Lodge , South Carolina , " No . 299 , Feb . S , 1763 . Hitherto it has been a moot point whether the phrase "St . Mark ' s Lodge" vvas descriptive of the name of the lodge , or referred to the town in vvhich it was held . I find the former

to be correct , as the lodge vvas chartered for the town of Saxe Gotha , subsequently and nov better known as Columbia , the cap'tal of South Carolina , standing on the Congaree river , at the head of the navigation about 124 miles n . n . w . of Charleston . In the " Modern Atlas , " by John Pinkerton ( London , 1815 ) , both names , " COLUMBIA or Saxe Gjtha , " are given as indicating the same town , and in an authentic document , which I have been

carefully examining for another purpose , the lodge is thu = described "St . Mark's L-jdge at Saxe Gotha in South Carolina . " In placing this information before the Fraternity in these columns , I take the opportunity of asking subscribers to my "Masonic Records" to make a note of this fact on page S 5 of that work . Torquay , August 27 th . JNO . LANE . [ This is an important discovery by Bro . Lane , and is an apt illustration of well-directed researches . —ED . F . M . ]

Reports Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Jteonrg , HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The instalation meeting of this lodue ( well-known from its liberal conrribut ons to the Charities of the Craft ) took place on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Seven Sisters Tavern , Tottenham , vvhen Bro . Edwin Holt was elevated to the chair of Kiig Solomon , in the presence of a large board of Instated Masters The proceedings vvere conducted in an

efficient manner , which won th ? appreciation of all present . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Birkin , I . P . M . j J . Oddy , S . W . j K . Lovell , J . W . j E . L . Wilson , S . D . ; T . P . Clark , J . D .,- M . Barnes , l . G . ; F . Voller , D . C . ; A . Reeves , Stivd . ; and J . Very , Tyler . A banquet , excellently served by Bro . Smithers , followed , and amongst those in attendance , besides brethren of the

lodge , were Bros . A . Bryant , P . M . 1237 ; A . Pool , VV . M . 813 ; J . Woodrow , VV . M . 2077 ! J . Salmon , P . M . 2077 ; VV . Binnie , P . M . 1237 j C . Barham , P . M . 17 ( 56 ; Hayes , V > Wigglesworth , 15 ; Barber , 933 ; Knightley , 1744 ; Handley , 475 ; Albazie , 2 oGoj and others . The repast alWded the fullest satisfaction , the viands being of superior quality , while the dessert merited the highest commendation .

After the customary loyal toasts had been given , that of Ihe Worshipful Master vvas submitted and received vvith Ihe utmost cordiality . The VVoishipful Master , in responding , said he was deepl y impressed with the responsibilities of the hi gh position into which , through Ihe favour of the brethren of the lodge , he had been placed , but they might rest assured

that no effonson his part should be wanting to maintain the honour and reputat'on of the lodje . The toast of the I . P . M . was then proposed , and lie vvas presented with a valuable jewel , unanimously voted by the brethren . of the lodge , which bore the following inscription : " Presented by the High Cross Lodge , No . 754 , Tottenham , to Bro . Thomas Dex er Birk n , in token

ot esteem for attention as Master during the year 1 SS 7 . " Bro . Birkin replied in suitable terms , stating that to the last days of his life he should have a vivid recollection of 'he kindness he had received at the hands of Ihe brethren of the lodge , and hoping , if he had a son , the jewel vvould he worn by him with as much gratification as the present possessor experienced at its acquirement . He really felt

highl y honoured , and trusted he vvould do nothing- to lessen tne regard of those who had evinced their esteem towards him in such a marked manner . The toast of " The Visitors" vvas responded to by Urns . Woodrow , Salmon , and others .

The other ordinary toasts followed , and were duly acknowled ged . During the evening there was harmony of a high-class character , the efforts of a choir and those of Mr . S . Riley , Mr . A . Flowers , and Mr . Norton giving- the greatest satisfaction .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JIM ICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting was held on Thursby , the 35 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when "' We were present Bros . Leng , VV . M . Penrose , S . W . ; Lancaster , ¦ i-W . ; :-- | ieight , P . M ., Sec . ; Turpin , S . D . ; Borrett , J . D . ; Vatckv , Pivi Hl > tchi , 'SS . P . M ., Preceptor ; Bartlett , P . M . ; | . J . Pitt , Fml r ters > Pril : st . Cray , Smith , Millington , Sandeman , and

had ? e W 3 S ° P '' " * e First Degree , and , after the minutes n ' h 1 o C ; i 1 * ani * coriurmed , the ceremony of initiation was then 1 ' '• Smi ! l * Personating the candidate . The lodge was the 5 1 0 ti ' '> on resumi ng , the usual questions leading to was 1 De S wt ; re answered bv Brn . Millington . The lodge nh % l' '" th < : i ' - " Degree , and th .- ceremnnv of passing I R 5 -Ji Thc * ' B e was ri ; s"ined tn the Fiist Degree , and Bro . All h m "" ' S , was elected a member of this lodge of instruction . Business being enued , the lodge ivai closed .

York ! ^? * -or ) GE ( No . J" ) . —A meeting vvas held at the ther * Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 29 th ult ., when I K r 7 ' e Prese "' Uros . Sheppard , W . M . ; Halliday , S . W . ; l . G . \ V , - . I-W 'i Hazel , S . D . ; Trotman , ( . 0 . ; Clampitt , Smith PM IVe , ' , r - -c < : P ; Recknell , P . M ., T ' reas . ; J . W . " . I ¦"' . ; Dr . Powdrell , F . 1 . Holden , and A . Arrowsmith .

Instruction.

The 1 idge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mulvey offered himself as a candidate for passing , answered the questions , was examined and entrusted . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated tnc chair in favour of Bro .

Mulvey . Bro . Dr . Powdrell having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation vvas most ably rehearsed . Bros , Albert Arrowsmith , 733 , and G . Clampitt , 2202 , vvere elected joining members . It was proposed and seconded that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week . The officers were appointed in rotation . The loiige was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . S . Reliant , VV . M . ; \ V . Y . Wigglesworth , S . W . ; Ellis , J . VV . ; W . Steele , S . D . ; Jno . Osmond , J . D . ; G . Wigglesworth , l . G . ; W . Roots , acting Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; Chapman , A . Austin , Yonlden , Fnllick , G . limblyn , and J . H . E lis . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Austin havi .-g answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Au -tin candidate . Bro . Renaut vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Osmond . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Brn . Fnllick having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge resumed to thc S cond Degree , and the cerem my of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Fnllick as candidate . Bro . Osmond vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . A . Austin . The lodge resumed to the Fiist Degree . P . ro . Yiulden having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was entaisted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Yonlden candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Roots announced that the officers for the ensuing week were appointed . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the iodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly m-eting of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadillv , S . W ., on the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . 1 . Harnell , W . M . j | . B . Grieve , S . W . ; ] . Rayner , J . W . ; G . F . Swan , S . D . ; J . ' Ray , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , l . G . ; VV . Urindlev , acting as Prece .. tr ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , lyler ; G . H . Reynolds , A . Clark , A . L . Bullen , and F . Du ^ tervvald ,

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist , and Bro . VV . Brindlt-y worked thc 2 nd Section of the First Lecture Bro . A . Mullen , having offered himself as a c .-itididate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the Fiist Degree . Bro . VV . Brindlev worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Lodge

resumed to the Second Degree . Lodge opened in the third Degree . Lodge closed in the Third and Second Degrees . On rising for ihe " second time , Bro . \ V . Brindley proposed that Bro . J . B . Grieve , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the j . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Scarsdaie Arms , Edwardcs-sqnare , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , W . M .. ; G . Swan , S . VV . ; H . Nevili , J . W . ; C . Woods , S . D . ; Hubbard , Sec , J . D . ; Dresden , I . G . ; and W . C . Williams , W . M . S 60 , acting ns Precepto ' . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tne lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed down to the First Degree . The lodge was cailed off and on . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Dresden was elected W . M . for next meeting . The VV . M , rose for the third time , and , " Hearty good wishes" being given and acknowledged , the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goluhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . | . Davies , VV . M . ; Wood , P . M ., S . VV . ; C . Coombs , J . W . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Cotton , S . D . ; Higginson , J . D . ; Woodard , LG . ; Child , P . M . ; Raynham Stewart , P . M ., i

P . G . D ., P . ' . D . G . M . Middx . ; Cavers , Larter , Mars ., Head , P . J . Davies , a d Harding . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . 1 he 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wood vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , Treas ., W . M . ; VV . G . Coat , S . VV . ; D . S . Long , J . W . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; Speigel , P . M ., S . D . ; P . J . Davies , | . D . ; H . ID . Aslete , l . G . ; F . Craggs , D . Stroud , and J . II . Wood . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree .

nro . D . Stroud offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony jf raising rehearsed , Bro . D . Stroud being candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . A . Williams offered himself as a candidate for initiation . The W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , Bro . A . Williams being candidate . I . odge was resumed to the Third Degree , and closed in the third and Second Degrees , and after the usual risings the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . I , on Monday , the 29 th ult . Pre-. en . t-. Bros . Johnson , Preceptor , W . M . ; Esling , S . VV . ; Pugh , J . VV . ; Wood . ' S . D . ; Dr . Walker , J . D . ; He-iihcote , l . G . ; Westley , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec . ; Gibbs , Eve , Lissimore , VVright , Folkard , and Oates . The lodge vvas opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ist Section of the Lecture

woiked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of r using was announted , and Bro . Oates proved his proficiency , and was entrusted . The cercmonyof raising was impressively and correctly worked hy the W . M ., vvith Bro . Oit . es as Ciiididate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rising for the first time , the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and reminded the lodge that the VV . M and ollicers for the ensuing week were appointed . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

It is announced that Bro . Lord Randolp h Churchill , M . P ., will address a political meeting at Whitby on the 23 rd instant , and that among those expected to be present are Bros . E . VV . Beckett , M . P . j C . Sykes , M . P . ; andG . VV . Elliot , M . P .

According to the Freemasons' Repository , a Past Masters' Association has been formed at Richmond , Virginia , the principal object being to consider important questions vvhich may arise relating to Masonic jurisprudence , and the general well-being of the Craft .

York College Of Rosicrucians.

YORK COLLEGE OF ROSICRUCIANS .

One ofthe most pleasant meetings that has ever been held of this college took place at Newark on Friday , the 26 th August , the distance from York , the working centre of the college , vvas very considerable , but the knowledge that many attractions existed there for the archaeologist induced a fairly good muster of members . Ihe York contingent left that city by the 10 . 0 a . m . train , and vvere joined at

Doncaster by the Leeds and West Riding fratresj here a slip carriage was provided vvhich vvas detached at Newark , where the party landed and weie driven to the Clinton Arms to lunch . Here they vvere met by the members from Nottingham , Leicester , and more southerly places , and by a distinguished visitor , Frater Dr . Wynn Wescott , Sec . General of the Order , vvho had taken the opportunity

of the southern visit of the northern college to honour it vvith an official visit . Lunch over , the party found a drag waiting for them in the old-fashioned inn yard , and vvere driven through the pleasant country surrounding the oldfashioned town of Newark , past villages scented vvith ripening apricots , and interesting with old-fashioned timber-frame houses , to the ancient town of Southwell ,

formerly a favourite resort of the Archbishops of York , and containing one of the most exquisite examples of ecclesiastical architecture in the kingdom . Dismounting , the party were conducted over the minster by Frater E . C . Pa : tchitt ( Nottingham ) , who showed the many points of interesting detail . Before leaving the minster the party were kindly taken into the library of Canon Browne , vvho

showed them the parchment records of the re-endowment of the Church of Philip and Mary , and the old parchment Chapter Act books dating from the twelfth century . Once more mounting the drag , the fratres vvere rapidly whirled back to Newark , catching a glimpse as they passed of the ruined palace of the Archbishops , and vvere finally deposited at the door of the lodge room of the Newton

Lodge , No . 1661 , vvhich , with its lurniture , had been fraternally placed at the disposal of the fratres by its W . M . and brethren . Here the iM . C . was formed , there being present Fratres T . B . Whytehead , C . Ad ° -ptj VV . F . Tomlinson ( Leeds ) , Celebrant ; VVm . Brown ( York ) , Sec ; J . R . Dore ( Huddersfield ) , Q . A . j Wm . Flockton ( Leeds ) , Preceptor ; Major Macgachen ( York ) , Herald j VV . H .

13 . Atkinson ( Pontefract ) , Med . ; E . C . Patchitt ( Nottingham ); Wm . Scott ( Halifax ) j R . Craig ( Leeds ); Ben . Stocks ( Huddersfield ) j A . 1 ' . B . Turner ( York ); C . S . Lane ( Hartlepool ); G . Chapman ( Nottingham ); and Dr . VV . Wynn Westcott ( London ) , Sec . Gen . Successful ballots were taken for the following candidates : T . H . Pattison , 1545 ; J . R . Welsman , P . M . 600 ; T . M .

Watson , P . M . 97 ; T . J ., Armstrong , P . M . 406 ; T . M . Wilkinson , f . M . 297 , - H . J ekyll , 2 g / j Allan Haigh , 448 ; J . Toplis , P . M . 47 ; E . Kipps , P . M . 1531 ; H . T . Gardiner , P . M . 45 S ; and VV . N . Cheeseman , W . M . 566 . Bros . Allan Haigh , John Toplis , Edward Kipps , and W . N . Cheesrman were then duly inducted by the Lelebrant , and

took their seats among the fratres . Frater John Toplis , himself an eminent numismatist , submitted for the inspection of the members a selection of siege pieces struck at Newark , Pontefract , and Scarborough during the periods of the sieges of their castles in the civil war , vvith other rare coins illustrating the History of Newark , as also tracts published at the same times , and early and rare editions of

baoks . Very cordial votes of thanks were accorded to Fratres Patchitt and Toplis for their most interesting and valuable contributions to the knowledge of the members , and their papers were ordered to be printed in the transactions of the college .

On behalf of the Yorkshire members of the Order , the CHIEF ADEPT expressed the pleasure afforded them by the presence there of the Secretary General ( Dr . Westcott ) , and the latter replied , thanking the college for its cordial reception of himself . A cordial vote of thanks was also passed to the W . M . and members of the Newton Lodge for the use of the

room . The M . C . having been dissolved , the fratres went to see the church of Newark , a structure full of points of remarkable interest , possessing many brasses , especially one , perhaps , the largest in the country , to the memory of Alan Flemyng ( 1373 ) . The rood screen is also very fine . One great feature of this church vvas the number of chantries

endowed therein . These embraced the St . Trinity Gild at the altar of St . Trinity , Caldwell ' s at the same altar , Ferror ' s at the same altar , Foster ' s at the same altar , Flemyng ' s at the altar of Corpus Christi , Isabell Caldwell ' s at the same altar , Robert Caldwell ' s at the same altar , Surfleet ' s at the altar of St . Mary Virgin and All Saints , De Bosco ' s at the altar of St . Nicholas ,

Wanesey ' s at the altar of St . Katherine , Durant ' s at the altar of St . James , Saucemer ' s at the altar of St . Lawrence , Maud Saucemer ' s at the same altar , and a chantry at the altar of St . Peter . There vvas a most famous Gild in the town , named the St . Trinity Gild , vvhich had many of the presentations to these chantries , and vvas virtually the governing body in Newark before the town vvas

incorporated . There vvas also another powerful Gild called Corpus Christi . The visit of the members to the church was necessarily brief , although most enjoyable , and they thence hurried to the remains of the castle over-hanging the ruin , and the scene of so many historic events . Beyond the underground casemated chamber , with a peculiar roof , and the deeply-embayed Tudor windows of the ancient dining hall , there vvas not much to see , and the fratres

presently returned to the Clinton Arms , where they sat down to a substantial tea , and at 7 . 30 lelt the town by rail for their various homes , having spent a most agreeable and profitable day . The scene of the next quarterly meeting vvas not absolutely fixed , but it seems probable that the rendezvous will be Halifax—of which place it used to be said , " From Hull , Hell , and Halifax , Good Lord deliver us . "

Bro . and Mrs . and Miss Coleridge Kennard are staying at Inglismaldie , Laurencekirk , N . B ., which has been lent to them by Bro . the Earl and Countess of Kintore during the absence of the latter in Canada . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Lord Stanley of Preston , attended the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Wednesday , Bro . Lord Ashbourne , vvho is in Ireland , and Bro . Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., being the absentees .