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enthusiasm in no way misdirected . Before the firstborn of these lodges entered into life there were only a score or two of Masons in the Colony . Now the lodges number 40 and the subscribing members 2500 , and the career of the Friendship Lodge , which has just celebrated its jubilee with such success , has well reflected the progress of the Craft in that distant Province .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

1056 ] — MASONIC CERTIFICATES . Bro . F . J . W . Crowe , of " Marsden , " Torquay , has just published a catalogue of over 500 Masonic certificates in his collection , with arch . eological notes and introductory notices by Bro . W . J . Hughan and Bro J . Ramsden Riley . Besides these two experts , Bro . Crowe has been able to obtain much valuable

information from Bro . Henry Sadler , as respects the peculiarities and dates of origin of the various plates , which being now published for the first time , adds much to the value and importance of the very handy and most opportune publication . Bro . Sadler speaks with authority , and has exceptional means of obtaining accurate information on a subject , but little known

even to Masonic students . Bro . Riley does the English Craft and Royal Arch certificates , over 50 in number , and ably describes their special features . Bro . Hughan seems to have been ready for those of any Grand Lodge or Masonic organisation , and has an eye tor anything unusual , exceptionally artistic or ancient . The Scottish Craft is well represented , both in regard to

the Grand Lodge and private certificates , and other Grand Lodges are to the fore with evidences of their activity and often originality . The information supplied by Bro . Crowe as to the dates of origin of all the Grand Bodies enumerated will be most welcome to many of his readers , especially those of the continental Grand Lodges . No matter

what Degree , or what Grand Body , Bro . Crowe has been wonderfully successful in obtaining specimens of their certificates , in some cases quite a number of various dates being noted . It will be quite a revelation to many , who have casually known of Bro . Crowe's hobby , but had no idea of the enormous extent and importance of his collection . The value must be

considerable , even from a monetary point of view , and , Masonically , it is quite an education to go through this magnificent series of certificates . It is , however , but one part of his labours for the Craft , his collection of Masonic clothing being quite as numerous , and

valuable in proportion . A careful study of the catalogue will , we feel sure , be a source of pleasure and profit , and as copies may be had from the author for is . 6 d . ( i 8 A . ) , post free , it is to be hoped the small edition will soon be applied for , and induce him to issue another on Masonic clothing .

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Scotland .

POLLOCKSHIELDS . Lodge Pollok ( No . 772 ) .- A special meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , Ihe 17 th ult ., in the Burgh Chambers , Pollokshields , and was largely attended , the business on the circular being Second and Mark Degrees . Among the visitors were Bros . G . C . H . McNaught , S . G . D . and P . G . Sec . Glasgow ; J . McNaught Campbell , G . Marshal and P . J . G . W . Glasgow ; Wm .

Munro Denholm , G . I . G . ; and Robert Kennedy , P . S . G . D . Glasgow . Bro . J . W . Ruddock , R . W . M ., supported by Bro . Morris Carswell , P . M ., and by Bros . J . P . Laidlaw , S . W ., and D . Murray , acting J . W ., and assisted by a full complement of office-bearers , alter transacting the business of the First Decree , passed the lodge to the Second Degree , when the R . W . M . conferred this Degree upon Bro . Alex . Macdonald . Thereafter the lodge was raised to ths

Sublime Degree . At this stage Ihe R . W . M ., in a few wellchosen remarks , informed the brethren that Bro . J . MacNaught Campbell had very kindly come forward at his invitation to woik the Mark Degree , and he now had pleasure in handing him over his emblem of office , and in asking him to preside over the lodge . Bro . Campbell , in accepting the mallet and the chair , thanked the brethren for the cordial reception they had given him , and for the honour

they had conferred upon him by asking him to preside over their lodge during the Mark Degree . I le then called upon Bros . R . Kennedy andj . A . S . Kerr to occupy the Senior and | unior Wardens' chairs , and Bro . G . C . H . McNaught to act as Inner Guard . With these office-bearers in their proper places , the lodge was passed to ihe Mark Degree , when the following ten brethren weie conduced in by Bro . W . Munro Denholm , viz .: Brcs . Rev . D . Jamieson , D .

Murrav , P . Pringle , J . / . King , M . M . Graham , W . B . Macgiiire , R . Dickie , W . Laidlaw , A . L . Black , and J . B . Turner , and instructed in the work of the Degree . Bro . Campbell then returned the mallet and the chair to K . W . M ., Bro . J . W . Ruddock , who thanked the Mark office-beams , on his own behalf , and in the name of the lodge , for the excellent and efficient manner in which they hail woike . d the Decree , and in token of their appreciation of

that work and cf the good services they had rendered to the Craft in ger . eral , he moved that Bros . Campbell , Kennedy , McNaught , and Denholm be received as honorary members of the lodge ( Bro . Kerr was already a member of the lodge . ) This motion was seconded by liro . Morris Carswell , and carried with acclamation , and the four brethren stepped forward and look the oath de fldeli , and then thanked the members of I ' ol ' ok Lodge lur that high honour , and

pledged themselves to render any further services to the lodge that lay in their power . The R . W . M . referred to the honour that had been done to Ihe lodge by Grand Lodge appointing him as one of the Grand Stewards . Particular reference was also made as to the absolute necessity of the represenlatives of daughter lodges attending faithfully to their duties in Grand Lodge , in order to keep themselves posted up as to what was going on there .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Burgroyne Lodge ( No . 902 ) . —One of the most successful gatherings of this prosperous and evergrowing lodge took place on the 22 nd ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street , the occasion being the installation of Bro . S . Rashleigh , a highly esteemed member of the lodge . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Rouse Larter , W . M ., supported by Bros . S . Rashleigh , S . W . ; C . Cowland ,

E . W . Pillinger , G . Gabb , P . M ., Treas . ; S . ] . Byng , P . M ., Sec : ; C . Butcher , F . Rees , W . Bean , E . S . White , P . M . ; J . J . Fifield , G . J . Brown , C . Horton , W . Wilkins , P . M . ; H . A . Pocock , P . M . ; J . Beddoes , P . M .: H . Norrington , P . M .: Walter Smith , P . M . ; Morris , Pratt , Bryant , Bishop , Bonyhey , T . Burrell , Snow , Emerton , Ponsford , F . Butcher , Merrett . Leury , Phillips , Abrahams , Brogden , Fox , J . Oscroft , J . Knights , A . C . Jenkins , and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . Baldwin , P . M . 1632 and

1949 , P . P . G Std . Br . Middx . ; F . Kedge , P . M . 749 , 1219 , and 2460 ; W . Kedge , 749 ; Turner , P . M . 1216 ; lenkins , P . M . 1269 ; Coltart , P . M . 749 ; R . Burleton , P . M . S 60 ; Evington , 172 ; Hardiman , P . VL , Duncan , E . Harris , Mitchell , Taners , and Cockton , of 1446 ; Juby ; Robertson , 2 345 > Hon . J . M'Carthy , P . M . ; Fountain , Bradbury , Langdon , 2345 ; Laws ; Tucker , 1441 ; Cooper , G . Horton , W . M . 72 ; Wills , Stone , Garnham , Tucker , Pettipher , Dawsoii , Ellington , James , Haddon , Galey . W . Hiles-Smith , Drewett , Pownhall , Dray , and R . T . West ,

1744 ' The minutes of th-: previous meeting having been read and a satis factory balance sWt adopted , the VV . M . passed Bro . J . Emmerton . The W . M . el ? ct , Bro . S . Rishleijrh , was then presented and installed into the chair by Bro . W . Rouse Larter in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers for the ensuing vear : Bros . C . Cowland , S . W . ; . E . W . Pillinger ,

J . W . ; G . Gabb , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Byng , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Butcher . S . D . ; F . Reeves , J . D . ; VV . Bean , I . G . ; E . S . White , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . J . Fifield , and C . J . Brown , Stwds . ; C . Hortoi ,, A . D . C . ; W . Wilkins , P . M ., Org . and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The delivery of the usual addresses was ably rendered by Bro . W . Rouse Larter , for which he is to be congratulated . Messrs . John Oscroft , J Knights , and A . C Jenkins were initiated by the new W . M ., Bro .

Rashleigh , and his working of the ritual was appreciated by the goodly number of brethren present . A gentleman was afterwards proposed for initiation at the next meeting . In eloquent terms Bro . G . Gabb , P . M ., proposed that a letter of condolence f hould be sent to the representatives of Bro . Dunn , deceased , the oldest lay member of the lodge . There was plenty of work for an installation meeting , but the W . M . was equal to the occasion .

The lodge having been closed , the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , prepared by Bro . A . Clemow , and was admirably served , for which Bro . Evans , the manager , was responsible . After full justice had been done to this part of the proceedings , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured in an adequate manner . "The Health of the Worshipful Master" was proposed

by liro . W . R . Larter , I . P . M ., who stated that he was wellknown to everyone present as a very jolly good fellow , and one of the best of friends . He had no doubt that he would receive the support from all , which would enable him to carry out the duties of his office and add lustre to the lodge . The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . Rashleigh received a hearty greeting on rising to respond . He said : This is one ot the occasions of my life which will

ever be remembered by me . I scarcely know how to find words in which to express my feelings in an adequate manner on the position I now hold . That position 1 owe , 1 am sure , to the good feeling and sincere wishes of the members , but 1 hope they will forgive the many shortcomings that no doubt will occur during my term of office . From the time that I was lirst initiated in the lodge—12 years since—it has always been my study to attend the

meetings , and I am proud to say that once only have I been absent , and that through illness . Might I mention that I have been strictly punctual , and 1 should like especially to impress this on my officers , and to ask them as a favour to be the same , so that the jbusiness may be carried out at the times mentioned on the summonses , and this w II greatly assist me as W . M . Since 1 joined the Craft I have found manv great and invaluable friends , and several of

those which I had hitherto known have by the force of circumstances been scattered over the four quarters of the glob ; , but Masonry has made for me good and substantial substitutes , and I doubt not that in my of those present have found the same . I can testify that during the last 12 years Ihe rise of the Burgoyne Lodge has been so rapid that we now stand second to none in the Metropolis , and the cause of this 1 need hardly say lies in the fact that good and sound

men only have been introduced , and while we continue in their footsteps the lodge will hold its well-merited preeminence and become known far and wid ; . The W . M . gave "The Initiates . " He said that he was proud to have commenced his year of office by having three initiates , who were of excellent quality . Bro . Oscroft replied in eloquent ttrms , remarking that he was more than surprised with the beautiful ceremony oi

initiation . Bro . Knights alsn responded . He appreciated the kind sentiments of the W . M . Hi ; father had been a Mason for many years , and his great aim wou'd be to follow in his footsteps . He certainly thought that he hid mads no mi-take in joining so excellent an order . Bro . Jenkins also said that he was proud to have joined

the lodge , and he hoped to do credit to it and the Craft . In giving the toast of "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . VV . k juse Lirter , " thc VV . VI . stated that all the members were pleased with his great services , and in presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel , observed that no one deserved it more than he did for what he had done for the lodge , and he was one they could look to for assistance at any time .

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In replying , Bro . Larter said that six years ago that night he was initiated in the lodge , and having , as he thought , in so very short time , to respond as I P . M ., he was indeed proud . His year of office hsd been the happiest time of his life , and he thanked the officers for their great support and the members for all their kindness toward- ; him . He should esteem the handsome jewel , and in concluding a good speech , given with much feeling , he said he

hoped next year his son would be made a Mason , and if he was allowed to initiate him it would be the height of his happiness . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " whom he cordially welcomed , coupling , out of a long list , the names of Bros , the Hon . J . A . M'Carthy , P . M ., and F . Kedge , P . M . Bro . the Hon . J . A . M'Carthy , Queen ' s Advocate , Sierra Leone , responded . It was an immense pleasure to him to

be present to meet such a splendid gathering and it was the first time he had seen an installation in England , and he was happy to say he endorsed the excellent working he had witnessed . He was there as a stranger , but from their kind treatment he f- It quite at home , and if he had been called upon to assist in the ritual he could have done so . He had been a Mason for thirteen years and had passed the chair in 1 S 00 in the Free Town Lodge , Sierra L ° one , and in

glowing language he gave some interesting details of Masons' proceedings in that part of the world . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., also replied . He said , speaking on behalf of the other visitors , they had enjoyed the splendid working and the grand hospitality of the members , and , referring to the installation ceremony , he thought the lodge should be proud that they had such an efficient member as Bro . Larter the I . P . M .

Bro . H . Baldwin , P . M ., also said that the visitors were glad to have met Bro . the Hon . J . A . M . McCarthy , whom they thanked for his interesting speech . The W . M ., in very felicitous terms proposed "The Past Masters . " and " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . J . Beddoes , P . M ., responded . He was glad to sec Bro . Rashleigh installed , and his working that night was a good augury that his future as their ruler would be a bright

one . Bro . Gabb , P . M ., Treas ., also replied . He had held his office for a number of years , and to each W . M . he had served he had been able to hand over a balance , and concluding a happy speech he observed that the W . M . would keep up the well-known reputation of the lodge . Bro . Byng , P . M ., Sec , stated that he appreciated being re-elected Secretary of the lodge , of which he was the

" father" and he hoped his " sons " would give the same support in future as in the past . The W . M . gave , in happy terms , "The Officers , " coupled with the name of liro . C . Cowland , S . W . Bro . Cowland suitably acknowledged the toast , remarking that he and 1 is colleagues were only too anxious to assist in any way . He had been very intimate with Bro . Rashleigh , they had worked together to go forward , and he

was proud to greet him as W . M ., and he hoped some day to be in the same high position . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very happy meeting , for which the W . M . is to be congratulated . An excellent musical entertainment was orovided , in which the following took part : Bros . W . Hiles-Smith , j . L . Haddon , D . James , Sidney Galey and Faulds . The portrait of Bro . S . Rashleigh , the W . M ., appears in our portrait gallery of Worshipful Masters in this issue .

BeaCOntree Lodge ( No . 1228 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on the 10 th ullimo . There was a large attendance of the members , amongst whom were Bros . H . D . Kemp , W . M . j L . J . Powter , S . W . ; S . D . Wade , J . W . ; C Vile , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Chillingworth , P . M ., Secretary ; G . C . Chillingworth , J . lM F . W . Bird , I . G . j W . S . Emden , P . M . ; W . Dawson ,

P . M . ; J . Pigc , W . J . W . Cole , C . A . Tharp , E . R . Evans , 11 . Bradshaw , E . R . Ray , E . Wilson , J . Mills , J . Jackson , VV . Rendall , E . Bare , P . M . ; J . W . Neave , P . M . ; and A . K . Turbifield , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; H . W . Sharp , 49 ; F . Baker , 31 ; W . A . Tharp , 49 ; W . Ilolloway , P . M . 1457 ; W . Hamsher , 1139 ; D . G . Beddall , 49 ; B . Bridgman , W . M . 144 ; R . Birkett , 5 G 9 ; C . A . Reeve , 809 ; A . h .

Gooding , SCg ; A . Buck , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; J . LOsterstock , W . M . 11 S 5 , I . P . M . 3266 ; E . J . Annimr , P . M . 1625 ; A . Smythson , 1067 ; C . I . Miller , P . M . 1672 ; G . S . Manuelle , 45 ; II . L . Wearing , 2374 ; G . Clarke , P . M . 1950 ; A . Blanche , 49 ; W . | ennings , 159 S ; II . Robbin , 1364 ; VV . R . Bentley , W-M . 957 ; and | R . L West , 1744 . After the usual routine business , Bro . L . J . Powter , the

W . M . elect , was presented and installed into the chair hj Bro . W . S . Emden , P . M ., who afterwards gave the addresses in good form . The new W . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . C . Vile , P . M ., Treas . 1 S . D . Wade , S . W . ; G . Chillingworth , J . W . ; R . . Chillingworth , P . M ., Sec ; V . VV . Bird , S . D . ; E . <¦ Ray , I . G . ; W . S . Emden , P . M ., D . C . ; and A . K TurbifieldTyler . The next duly of the W . M . was ,

, as he remarked , a pleasing one , to present to Bro . H . y . Kemp , the I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he did in a few appropriate words . Bro . Powter , the new W . M ., then initiated Mr . Wm . Rendell in excellent style , lor which he is to be congratulated . Other business being disposed of , the lodge > as closea and the brethren adjouned to a banquet which gave credit to the establishment , and was well served under the personal

superintendence of Bro . v . W . Smith . ihi Worshipful Master gave in brief but ; eloquent terms the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Kemp , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of t . ie W . M . ' He said that it was the tiast of the evening and woul I be cordially received . He was very popular in the lodge , an J the brethren coul 1 see from his work tliai night that he was perfect in the ri uil , which was evidence that he had attended many lodges of instruction , but " at

must have taken him away from his happy home : nign The W . M . was a very old and dear Iriend of his , rnej were at school together , and there was not the sliR » te doubt that his year of office would be a happy one . The toast was enthusiastxally received , as was 1 Powter , W . M ., on rising to respond . He thanked " members for having placed him in the chair , and lie indeed proud of his exalted position , and when he weni of office he hoped to leave with the same enthusiasm as had been received that night . i , „ rvcJ In giving the toast of "The Initiate , " the W . M . observer