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TABLE OF CONTENTS .

R ETORIS OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Page Craft Masonry 105 Instruction 107 Roval Arch ro 7 jyia ' rk Masonry 10 S Red Cross of Constantine 10 S Scotland 10 S

Consecration of a Lodge at bwansea 109 Masonic and General Tidings 109 Our Royal Grand Master ' s Visit to India no The Religious Teaching of Freemasonry no The installation of H . R . H . Prince Leopold no The Wilson MS . Constitution no The Penny Post and Freemasonry no Bro . Harty ' s Picture of the Installation m

C ORRESPONDENCE : — Bro . Harty ' s Picture ni Consecration of a Lodge in New Zealand in Masonic Jurisprudence nj Election of Prov . G . Officers 112 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Lancaster 113 Provincial Grand Chapter of Monmouthshire 113 Masonic Meetings for Next Week 113 Advertisements i . ii . Hi . iv . v . vi .

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Craft Hernial . LODGE OF PRUDENT BRETHREN ( No . 145 ) , assembled for their regular meeting on the 22 nd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Officers present , Bros . E . H . Thiellay , W . M . ; G . ' . Purkess , l . P . M . ; Moult , S . W . ; Haslett , J . W . ; John Boyd , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . States , P . M . ; Sec . ; J . Hughes , S . D . ; Leggott , J . D . ; Lewis , I . G . ; Lyster , D . C . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . Mr . Albert Mears was duly and most ably initiated by the W . M ., and Bros . Curtis , Rees , Hill , Sims , and Deares , were raised to the Third Degree . Two candidates for initiation were proposed in open lodge . The honorary membership was presented to Bro . Herbert Dicketts , P . M . G . S . Lodge , for valuable services rendered . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on ' the minute-book , was voted to Bro . John Wills , F . R . H . S ., for supplying the rare

exotic flowers with which [ the banqueting ^ tables were decorated at the late centenary festival . A charitv jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . G . Purkess , for having served two Stewardships of the Masonic Institutions on behalf of the Lodge of Prudent Brethren . There were several , visitors present—Bro . Baldwin , P . M . Era Lodge and others . The members present were Bros . Thomas Bull , P . M . ; Mamby , A . S . Chinnery , Wood , and others

CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , at Gurney ' s Hotel , Little Britain . Bro . H . D'Arcy , the W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and there was a fair attendance of brethren . The visitors present were Bros . F . Buckland , P . M . Israel , and W . G Kent , 1297 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . D . Pordage ,

the Secretary , read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . Mr . J . Morris and Mr . Thomas Wallis were initiated . Bros . Mosley and Roche were raised to the degree of M . M . ' s . At the conclusion of the ordinary business a letter was read from Bro . Stephen Carey , resigning not only bis position in the lodge but also his membership , the reason being that he had been

confined to his room for a considerable time , and had been positively forbidden by his physician being out after nightfall , and he would for some time be unable to attend to lodge duties . Bro . Carey being one of the most esteemed and efficient members of the lodge , many of the brethren expressed their deep regret that he should have been compelled to send in his resignation , and as Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., who kindly acted as S . W ., expressed it ,

Bro . Carey would be a great loss to the lodge , and the brethren would be most / cluctant to lose so valuable a member . The question of accepting Bro . Carey's resignation might stand over to a future meeting in the hope that the Great Architect of the Universe might restore him to health and enable him again to take part in his Masonic duties . The W . M . and brethren concurring , the question was deferred .

THE BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge , which is named after the venerable engineer whose Wardenship of London ' s fortress was the last of the many services he rendered to the state he loved so well , was held on last Monday , the 28 th , under the bri ghtest and happiest circumstances , for it is a bright and happy circumstance when the outgoing Master ,

completes his circle of duties by installing his successor , and it is another when that successor shows that he has a full knowledge of his work . Bro . R . N . Field , the W . M ., took the chair precisely at the hour fixed for the opening , Bro . Brooks , the W . M . elect , occupying the S . W . chair and Bro . Jeffrey that of J . W . The impoitant minutes being confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . George Shepherd

, and the result being favourable that gentleman was in due form initiated by Bro . Field in an able manner . After this Bro . Brooks was duly presented , and the ceremony of installation was commenced according to the Emulation ritual , as taught by the late Bro . John Thomas , and the W . M . elect having pledged himself to the requirements of the Order and of the lodgewasin a Board of

, , Installed Masters , duly installed according to ancient form . When the lodge was again opened and the proclamations duly made in the three degrees , the new ' W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , making at each appointment and investure a neat little speech , Bro . Colonel Wi ggington , W . M . of the Francis Burdett Lodge , acting Director

as of Ceremonies and presenting each officer . Bros . Jeffrey was appointed S . W . ; B yng , as | . W . ; o . Poynter , who had again been unanimousl y elected as f r ^? s ^ rer ' was most warmly received when invested . Bro F . J . C . Taylor was appointed Secretary , Bro . Pocock , as S . D Bro . S . p . Young , as J . D ., Bro . Haig , as I . G . When this imcicstuig part of the ceremony was over Bro

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Field gave the customary addresses with much point and- with excellent elocution , adding thereby greatly to the effect . In the course of the other business which followed before the closing , on the motion of Bro . Rogers , P . M ., the sum of ten guineas was placed on the list of Bro . Field , who gots up as Steward for the Boys' School Festival , and Bro . Field was also presented

with a handsome address , engrossed and richly framed , expressing the kind sentiments of brethren towards the l . P . M . for his two years' work as W . M ., and they added a handsome bar to his P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Field warmly thanked the brethren , not only for these testimonies of their esteem , but for the honour of electing him their Steward at the Installation of the Prince of Wales , and adding to

that honour the presentation of the Stewards jewel . The lodge then , out of its charity fund , exercised the " distinguished virtue " on behalf of a brother who had met with a great misfortune in the loss of his right arm , and notice of a motion was given that the sum of £ 10 should be voted for the purchase of Bro . Harty ' s grand steel engraving of His Royal Highness ' s Installation at Albert Hall .

The lodge then closed , and the brethren banquetted in the Pillar Hall , no fewer than twenty-five visitors being present , with a very large muster of the brethren . The W . M . was supported by Bros . Field , Wigginton , Poynter , Rogers , Taylor , Harvey , Levander , P . G . S . D . of Wiltshire ; Bridge , P . G . O . of Kent , and P . M . of the Royal Navy ; Headon , l . P . M . of The Great City Lodge ;

Larlham , W . M . of the Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge ; While , l . P . M . of United Strength ( "Freemason" ); Dwarber , W . M . of St . Dunstan ' s Lodge ; George Dawson , of the Belgrave Lodge ; Blythe , of the New Concord ; and others . After the banquet the W . M . gave the loyal toasts and of " The Grand Officers , " and these having been honoured , Bro . Field gave " The Health of the W . M ., " saying

that he was sure that the brethren would receive it with all cordiality , for they all knew the patience and industry with which their W . M . had worked his way through the different offices until he had reached his present proud position . They were sure , too , that he would worthily fill his high station , and carry out the duties annexed thereto in a manner worthy of the traditions of the lodge

for good work . The toast having been honoured 111 every way , the W . M . thanked the brethren warmly both for their suffrages ' and for the cordiality of the reception accorded to him—promising them that nothing should be wanting on his part to ensure their happiness . He then proceeded to propose the toast of " The I . P . M ., " who , he said , had worthily carried out the duties as W . M . for two years , and

had given the lodge the great advantages of his talents and Masonic knowledge . Bro . Field , in [ response , again thanked the brethren , and took occasion to refer again to the honours the lodge had bestowed upon him , saying that he should ever feel gratified for those handsome presents , which he should ever wear with the deepest feelings of pride . He reminded them of the happy and cheerful face

now missing , of the late BH > . John I homas , by whose instruction , he said , [ he had profited , and whose mantle , he considered , had fallen upon the shoulders of Bro . Larlham . The speaker in feeling terms referred ( to the absence of P . M . Henry Smith , an absence caused by a deep domestic affliction . " The Health of the Initiate , " / vas then toasted , and the newly made brother returned thanks in

suitable terms . The " Visitors" wcre then toasted , and the W . M . in reading out the ^ list of visitors present , incidentally paid a " compliment" to the " flourishing style " of signatures by calling at one name " Bro . Somebody . " To this toast Bros . Levander , Bridge and Dwarber responded , and all expressed the satisfaction with which they had witnessed the principles and work of the Craft so

worthily carried out , as by the Burgoyne . The " Past Master ' s" toast was responded to by Bro . Harvey , and Bro . Poynter , whose services to the lodge were warmly acknowledged , made an excellent speech in pointing out the principles which should guide the brethren in exercising the ballot . The other officers also spoke , and the Tylers ' toast closed a pleasant evening . The banquet was served in Anderton ' s best style .

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) . — The members cf this lodge met tor the first time under the presidency of their new W . M ., Bro . Lancaster , on Thursday , 171 I 1 February . The W . M . was supported by I . P . M ., Bro . Frobcs ; S . W ., Bro . Christie ; J . W ., Bro . Jupe ; Sec , P . M ., Bro . Staton ; S . D ., Bro . West ; J . D ., Bro . Robinson ; and I . G ., Bro . Arkell , and numerous

brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having received assent , the W . M . raised Bros . Cleghorn , Nicholls , and Smith , and passed Bros . Cane , Jackson , and Kempton . Ballot was then taken for Mr . George Buszard , which proving satisfactory he was duly initiated in a manner that speaks well for the brethren having chosen such a representative for the chair of K . S . The WM . having risen in

the usual manner , one candidate was proposed for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1475 ) . —The second installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . The minutes of the previous regular meeting of the lodge and those of a lodge of emergency were read . The S . W ., Bro . Walter

Charles Canton , was presented to Bro . J . P . Dalby , the retiring W . M ., as the brother who had been selected to preside over the lodge during the ensuing year , and Bro . Dalby only expressed the sentiments of every member of the lodge when he expressed himself " heartily rejoiced at the selection made . " The customary ceremony was then gone through by Bro . Dalby , whose rendering of the

installation was perfect , both as regards ritual and elocution , and at the completion of the charges he received his just reward in the unanimous plaudits of the large assemblage of brethren . Having been duly installed Bro . Cauton proceeded to invest his officers , who it may be stated were appointed in rotation , viz ., Bros . Duck , S . W . ; Stephens , J . W , ; Harvey , S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . The only

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appointment vacant , that of I . G ., was conferred upon Bro . Murley , [ and those of Treasurer and Secretary continue to be held by Bro . Warren , P . M ., and Bro . Gompertz , P . M ., whose services on behalf of the lodge have not failed to obtain the recognition they have well deserved . The cere - monies of installation and investiture were presided over by Bro . D . Rose , P . M ., who holds the office of D . C . in

this as well as in several other lodges . The newly-installed W . M . commenced the duties of his exalted position by initiating Messrs . Dalley , Messum , and Smithers . He delivered the ritual in a manner which proved that he intends to sustain the high reputation which the Peckham Lodge has gained for the excellence of its working . The brethren proceeded to the discussion of an excellent

banquet . The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured , and Bro . Dalby , the I . P . M ., was presented with a tenguinea Past Master ' s jewel as a token of the brethren ' s recognition of the valuable services he has rendered to the lodge during his year of office . The oratory was enlivened by vocal displays on the part of several brethren , whose efforts were , however , restrained to some extent by the

absence of a piano , a defect which will doubtless be remedied at future meetings of the lodge . In conclusion it may be remarked that the Peckham Lodge , which has just commenced the third year of its existence , has thus far shown remarkable prosperity . It numbers on its books sixty subscribing , and two honorary members , no less than twenty gentlemen having been initiated during the

past twelve months . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Allan C . Wylie , W . M . 86 9 ; S . H . Wagstaff , P . M . 1216 ; Henry W . Gompertz , S . D . 1364 ; Dann , P . M . 72 ; Moore , P . M . 73 ; Chas . F . Hogard , P . M . 265 ; G . Edmonds , P . M . 975 ; Smith , W . M . 1172 ; Reynolds , 169 ; James Garner , S . D . 975 ; J . Drew , J . D . 1261 ; and others .

MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on February 24 th , at the Assheton Arms , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . D . Reid . The five candidates for F . C . honours were duly passed in the following order : — Bro . J . B . Howard , by Bro . J . Garlick , P . M . ; Bros . J . Bradshaw and H . Wilson , by the W . M . ; Bro . A . Swallow ,

by Bro . Harvey Heywood , P . M . and Treas ; and Bro . Moses Mills , by Bro . W . H . Kershaw , l . P . M , This arrangement was admirable , and from the effective way each ceremony was rendered it proved that good old 78 possessed retentive Past Masters . The portrait of H . R . H . the Grand Master , which was presented to the lodge at its annual festival in December at the banqueting board ,

was now formally received as lodge property . Bro . W . H . Kershaw , I P . M ., asked the brethren to accept the portrait of H . R . H ., the noble Ruler of the Craft ; the brethren who presented it to the lodge were , indeed proud to do so ; all who had subscribed to that portrait had been spectators of a grand ceremony , the like of which in all probability would never again be witnessed by any brother present .

The portrait would be a memento of that memorable day when our Grand Master was installed in the Albert Hall ; those brethren who were not present at that magnificent ceremony could gaze upon that portrait , and at all times think of those watchwords which resounded through the Hall , " Loyalty and Charity . " He therefore asked , on behalf of the brethren who had signed their names in the

margin of the portrait , that the lodge would accept this token as a souvenir of the auspicious occasion to which it related . Bro . H . Heywood , P . M . and Treas ., in accepting the handsome gift on behalf of the lodge , remarked that he considered it a pleasing way of showing love to the Imperial George Lodge . A lodge of unbroken records approaching a century and a half would be able to show , in

1876 , a record respecting one of the greatest events in Masonry , when the future King of England accepted the office of Grand Master . Those brethren who were present at that memorable event had signalized the same by a handsome addition to the lodge , and he suggested that the gift and the names of the donors be recorded in the minute book of the lodge . Bro . W . Percival . J . W ., seconded the

proposition . In addition to the above presentation Bro . Clark , S . S ., on behalf of the Stewards and junior members , presented the lodge with a handsome gill frame , set in polished oak , lined with Utrecht velvet , this to adorn the lodge ' s valuable charter . The S . S . begged the acceptance of the same by the lodge , as a sincere token of regard on their behalf to their mother

lodge , and as a sequel to the munificent gift of the P . M . ' s and officers already mentioned . He hoped that their example would be followed by other brethren in similar tokens of respect . The W . M . replied that he was much pleased to receive such a useful and yet ornamental present from the Stewards and junior members of the lodge , and begged to propose that the best thanks be accorded to

them for the beautiful adornment they had added to the warrant of their lodge . Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , seconded the proposition , and also made reference to the inscription appearing in the margin of the Royal portrait , which is as follows : — " This portrait of H . R . H . Albeit Edward Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M ., was presented to the Imperial George Lodge , No . 78 , by the following

officers and brethren , as a memento of their being present to represent the lodge at the installation of H . R . H . in the Royal Albert Hall , London , April 28 th , 1875 : —W . II . Kershaw , W . M . ; David Reid , S . W . ; George Bradbury , J . W . ; Samuel H . Cheetham , l . P . M . ; Jno . Wood , P . M ., D . C . ; Jno . Garlick , P . M . ; Jno . Dyson , P . M . ; Geo . Dann , M . M . " Bro . Wood , P . M ., D . C , said the brethren had

not inscribed their names for the purpose of setting forth their deeds to the present members of the lodge ; but that was done as a record for those that come after . Should the Imperial George Lodge be in existence in another century and a half that pcrtrait would remind the members of a grand event that took place in the days of their forefathers ; the signatures would also point out those privileged to be present at that event ; they would also testify