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signatures to legal documents and annuity receipts , embracing * almost every family of importance in Northumberland , to a large number of the signatures there is attached "his Mark . " In very few instances is this a simple x , but as a rule is an artistic mark , which would

require as great skill to execute as will warrant the conclusion that the writer would be able to write his own name . If you can assist me in determining the true history of the Speculative " Masons' Marks , " 1 will be greatly obliged . —I remain , dear sir and brother , yours truly , JOHN ROBINSON . July 28 th .

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v — *———PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF NEBRASKA . Chicago : Knight and Leonard Co ., Printers , 1887 . We gather from this report of the Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of R . A . Masons of Nebraska at its aisl annual convocation at Hastings on the 14 th and 15 th December last that the Royal Arch has shared in the general

prosperity which has attended the different branches of Masonry in this jurisdictiion during the past year . The annual convocation was held under the presidency of Comp . I . T . Benjamin , G . H . P ., who was well supported by his Grand Officers and the representatives of subordinate chapters . The Grand High Priest , in the course of his address , gave a succinct review of the events of the past

year , noting , among other matters , tbe losses sustained by death , the satisfactory progress made by the Grand and Subordinate Chapters , the appointment of representatives at Foreign Grand Chapters , & c , & c , & c . The Grand Treasurer ' s report shows a total of receipts , including the balance brought forward from previous year , amounting to upwards of 5237 dollars , and expenditure 2123 dollars , the

balance remaining in hand at close of the year being 3113 dollars and upwards . The returns of membership , & c , show 39 chapters duly constituted with seven chapters under dispensation , and a total membership of 1940 . The following were elected as the Principal Grand Officers for the ensuing year , namely , Comps . Lucius D . Richards ,

G . H . P . ; Charles A . Holmes . Dep . G . H . P . ; Milton J . Hall , G . King ; Frank H . Young , G . Scribe ; John B . Dinsmore , G . Treas . ; and Will . R . Bowen , G . Sec . The statistical tables and returns of Chapters which are appended contain all needful information as to membership , and the report on Foreign Correspondence is very full and readable .

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND R . A . CHAPTER OF TENNESSEE . January , iSSS , Nashville , Tennessee : Brandon Printing Company , iSSS . According to this Report , the 59 th Annual Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Tennessee was held at Freemasons' Hall , Nashville , on the 23 rd and 24 th January , 1888 , under the presidency of Comp . William

R . Shaver , G . H . P ., the attendance of G . Officers , Present and Past , and members being very numerous . The various Committees having been appointed , Comp . Shaver delivered the customary address containing a review of the events of the past year . The Grand Treasurer's statement of account shows Receipts , including balance of over 1595 dollars brought forward , amounting to close on 3311

dollars , with an expenditure of nearly 1665 dollars , the balance in hand at the close of the account being 1646 dollars . According to the Grand Secretary ' s Report there are 55 chapters working , with an aggregate membership of 1888 . There is no report from the Committee of Correspondence , but the Appendix contains the laws of the Grand Chapter , a model code of by-laws recommended for

adoption by subordinate chapters ; a full account of the 24 th Annual Convocation of the Grand Council of the Order of High Priesthood of Tennessee on the 24 th January , with its constitution and list of members and officers ; and also the constitutions of the General Grand Chapter of the United States as revised and adopted 25 th August , 1 SS 0 .

The following are the principal Grand Officers for the current year , namely : Comps . Lewis R . Eastman , G . H . P . ; N . F . Harrison , Deputy G . H . P . ; Thomas O . Morris , G . King ; A . C . Robeson , G . Scribe ; N . S . Woodward , G . Treas . ; John Frizzell , G . Sec ; and W . A . Clendening , A . G . Sec .

Bro . the Lord Mayor , in the presence of a numerous and distinguished company , opened a Fire Reserve Exhibition at the Portman Rooms , Baker-street , Portman-square , on Monday . ( The exhibits included domestic fire-escapes , uninflammable articles , fire-extinguishers , hand-grenades , & c . The profits of the Exhibition will be handed over to the Royal Humane Society .

NORTH-WEST LONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE . — Extract irom Kentish Town Magazine , tor April , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patronage of the Clergy , Medical Men , Gentlemen and Ladies o £ the N . and N . W . districts , affords in its daily and extensive practice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science of dentistry during quite modern days , and also proves indisputably the great boon which the above-named Institute

confers daily upon numerous sufferers . Defective teeth and gums are well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints that afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , if they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention might be within the reach of all grades , the Noin H-WEST LONDON DENTAL INSTITUTE was established . Situated at 80 , Fortess-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr , 1

A . VV . -URBER , L . U . S ., Royal College of Surgeons of England , assisted by a stall of skilled and qualified gentlemen , this Institute supplied arti / icia . teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and perforrr s . all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benefits that cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our Iargely-populatea suburbs that would not seek the aid of Hospitals and Charities in the Metropolis . We may add that Mr *

A . W . FURBER , L . D . S ., R . C . S . E ., has had 20 years' experience in hospitals and private practice , is of a very kindly disposition , and eminently fitted for the position that he holds , where tie has earned the golden opinions of all who have consulted him . Mr . FUKUER is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years of his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his well-tutored and able hand relieved [ free of cost *] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . "—Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to "the Unemployed . "

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Craft J-Eagonrjj . PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at Lord ' s Hotel , St . John's Wood , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . There was a good attendance of brethren , the members including Bros . C . R . Wickens , P . M , 733 , W . M . ; J . J . Thomas , S . W . ; J . Page , J . W . ; Dr . W . Slyman , I ' reas . ; F . Baker , P . M ., Sec . ; W . J . Stratton ,

S . D . ; J . Stephens , J . D . ; S . J . Humfress , P . M ., I . G . ; T . R . Knight Smith , Org . ; J . Evans , P . M . ; E . W . Scatterwood , P . M . ; T . F . Wuest , P . M . ; R . T . Hill , P . M . ; J . Powell , P . M .: F . Seager Hunt , M . P . , * R . P . Tabb , S . R . Nightingale , R . F . Redfearn , W . F . Stiles , and E . Wehrle . Visitors : Bros . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . ; G . Baker , P . P . G . P . Warwickshire ; W . J . Mason , J . W .

2246 ; T . Coltman , W . M . 1265 ; W . G . Wile , 725 ; R . H . Dillon , W . M . 1567 ; J . T . Rowe , P . M . 167 ; N . G . Boswell , W . M . 1339 ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; W . Rickwood , P . M . 192 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; J . J . Mickelburgh , P . M . 1425 ; C . W . Side , W . M . 511 ; Jas Kew , P . M . 179 ; S . R . Walker , P . M . 733 ; E . C . Mulvey , W . M . 2246 ; W . Richards , 1853 ; W . T . Farthing ; P . M . 55 , 2150 ; G . Read , P . M . 511 : Charles J . Brown

733 i VV . B . Snowdon , 1541 , * M . J . Green , J 9 S 7 ; G . Rawlinson , 2168 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed , after which Bro . Wehrle was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Bro . J . J . Thomas , S . W ., was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was impressively installed into the

chair by Bro . C . R . Wickens , I . P . M . The officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . J . Page , S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; W . D . Slyman , P . M ., Treas . ; F . G . Baker , P . M . Sec ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 , S . D . ; S . J . Humfress , P . M . 733 , J . D . ; S . B . Nightingale , I . G . j H . Slyman , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., D . C ; T . F . Knight Smith , P . M . 1441 , Org . ;

R . P . Tabb and R . T . Redfearn , Stwds . ; and C . Thomas , Tyler . The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . C . R . Wickens , I . P . M ., in a forcible and impressive style . The VV . M ., in presenting Bro . C . R . Wickens , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , expressed the pleasure it afforded him to make the presentation , as the I . P . M . had rendered efficient and conscientious service

to the lodge . Bro . Wickens , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the compliment . Bro . Dr . Slyman , P . M ., said he had a resolution to move which he was sure would meet with the approbation of all present . It was to record on the minutes the loss they had sustained by the death of the late Emperor of Germany , the Patron and an honorary member of their lodge . It was not for

him to say anything with regard to the Masonic qualifications of the late Emperor , or of his many virtues and great sufferings . He wished , however , that they as members should always bear in mind that their founders established the lodge with a good name and a powerful set of officers , and it was their duty to record on their minutes passing events , and thus hand down a history of their

labours , sorrows , and joys . He begged to move that the members of this lodge record on the minutes the loss of their patron , who died as Frederick , Emperor of Germany , on the sth June , 1 S 8 S . Bro . Wickens , I . P . M ., in seconding the motion , said the lodge should never forget that mighty name , vvhich he hoped would be perpetuated by their lodge for many years to come . I'he motion was then carried

" nem . con . " Routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . A banquet followed , at the conclusion of which the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In giving "The Grand Officers " the VVorshipful Master said the Craft owed much to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., but , as they were , aware it was not possible

to see him frequently in Grand Lodge . His place was , however , well filled by the distinguished brethren whose names he had mentioned in proposing the toast , who conducted the affairs in a highly creditable manner . They were fortunate that evening in having Bro . Eve , P . G . Treas ., amongst them , to whom they were indebted for travelling a long distance in order to be present .

Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas ., said he felt it a peculiar privilege to be allowed to return thanks for the kind way in which the W . M . had proposed and the brethren had received the toast . He had a double duty to perform , one ol a general and the other of a personal character . In the first place he had to return thanks generally for the Grand Officers , ~ in which body were included noblemen and other

brethren distinguished in various phases of life , and who held high positions in the various departments of the State . They were pleased to find that such noblemen as the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom could find time to discharge various duties in the Craft and support the M . W . G . iVf . as they did . There were many brethren of not such high degree , but still in their various positions were well known

and made themselves felt in the management and the affairs o £ the country . Law , physic , or divinity , they found they had brethren distinguished in all , whilst science , literature , and art were also well represented in the Grand Officers . He now came to his personal duty , and had to return sincere thanks for the invitation aud reception he had received and to express the pleasure it had afforded him to be

present to see the W . M . placed in the chair . He knew the lodge possessed a W . M . whose heart and soul were in Masonry , and who was determined to perform his duties in a manner calculated to enhance the prestige of the lodge . He was confident that the lodge had procured the services

of one who would distinguish himself in Masonry , for he was desirous of furthering its good work . Hc had that evening met a great many old friends from the Westbourne Lodge , with whom he was pleased to renew his acquaintance . His visit had been very gratifying , and he hoped he should have the opportunity of being with them on future

. Bro . C . R . Wickens , I . P . M ., said he had had the gavel entrusted to him for the purpose of proposing "The Health of the VV . M . " He felt that he had a very slight duty to perform , for the Grand Officers who had preceded him had told them and expatiated upon the qualities of their W . M .

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He was sure , therefore , that he need not repeat the remarks of the P . G . Treasurer respecting Bro . J . J . Thomas " VV . M ., for he could endorse every word . They had a brother in the chair who was capable and willing to discharge his duties , and there was no doubt but that he would be an ornament to the lodge in years to come . Bro . J . J . Thomas , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . for the

kind way in which he * had proposed , and the brethren had received the toast . He assured them that nothing would be wanting on his part to make his year as satisfactory as the brethren could wish . It was more than seven years since he was initiated , and when he became aware of the beauties of the ritual , he thought there was much to be done . The feeling took possession of him that he ought

to do something , and he determined to try . He had tried and if during his year they could say he had succeeded ' that would be an ample reward for the pleasant time he had spent in working up the ritual . He hoped the members would cordially support him and give him plenty of work "The Health of the I . P . M . " was then given by the Worshipful Master , who said that Bro . Wickens , I . P . M .

had performed his duties well during the past year , of which there had been ample proof that evening b y the manner in which he rendered the installation ceremony . The members had much to thank their I . P . M . for ; he had performed his duties willingly , and with that thoughtful care which had enabled him to occupy the chair with the approbation of all the brethren with whom he had come

into contact . Bro . C . R . Wickens , I . PM ., in reply , said he should not detain them with a long speech , but sincerely thank them for the way in which they had drunk his health . Whatever he had done had been done with a love for Masonry which every brother should have instilled into his heart , for unless those taking office gave the greatest attention to

their duties , they would find it a difficult matter to discharge them satisfactorily . Masonry was not a sinecure , but was something they ought to feel with sincerity , and was altogether different from the affairs of everyday life . Sincerit y and brotherly love were the ideas and meaning of Masonic work . They should help one another and give the brethren who were working through the offices all the assistance

in their power . The work required a great deal of perseverance , study , and thought to be carried out well , and every worker must think sincerely of what he was doing , and feel it in his heart . He had done his best , and hoped he had discharged his duty to their satisfaction . He was willing to help and assist his brethren coming on into office , and to help them in their endeavour to perform their

respective duties . He again thanked them for their kindness and for the jewel presented to him . "The Visitors" was next given by the W . M ., who remarked that there was a larger number of visiting brethren present than he had ever seen before in the lodge , and he tendered a hearty and cordial welcome to all . He regarded it as a great compliment tbat he had been thus honoured .

Visitors were always received with cordiality in their lodge , and the members hoped they would repeat their visit on a future occasion . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . T . Coltman , W . M . 1265 , and W . Richards . Bros . Coltman , W . M 126 5 , and Richards responded in appropriate terms , and other toasts having been given , a

pleasant and successful evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast . An excellent programme of music was admirably rendered under the direction of Bro . T . F . Knight Smith , assisted by Mrs . VV . J . Wills , Miss Ada Knight Smith , and Bros . F . G . Baker , J . Stephens , R . P . Tabb , C . R . Wickens , and J . Evans .

CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —On Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , the annual meeting of the above lodge , for the installation and investiture of officers , was held , when Bro . Franklin Thomas , J . P ., P . M . and P . Z . 345 , P . P . G . Reg . Oxon , and P . P . S . G . W . East Lancashire , was the Installing

Master , assisted by Bro . T . Halliwell , P . M . and P . Z . 345 . P . P . G . Org . East Lancashire , who ably officiated as investing officer . The lodge was opened by Bro . L . Eccles , the retiring W . M ., and , after usual routine business , the chair was taken by Bro . F . Thomas , who impressively installed Bro . George Tootell as W . M . for the ensuing year .

The new officers invested were Bros . S . Farmer , S . W . ; JMonks , J . W . ; L . Eccles , I . P . M . and Treas . ; C . A . Richmond , Sec ; T . F . Brace , Org . ; S . Widdows , S . D . J Rev . W . S . Pratt ,, Chap , and J . D . ; J . Sharpies , I . G . J R . G . Anderson and E . Smith , Stewards ; J . Jolly , T y ler ; and Bro . T . Sharpies , Charity Steward . Much gratifies *

tion was expressed at the financial statement of the Treasurer , showing generous gifts during the year to the several Masonic Charities , a good balance in hand , and a full register of members . Bro . L . Eccles , the retiring W . M . j and Bro . J . Bradshaw , I . P . M ., were each presented with a massive and beautifully chased P . M . ' s jewel . . Hotel

The brethren afterwards retired to the Imperial , where Hostess Stansfield had prepared the banquet in her usual faultless style . Loyal and Masonic toasts occupies the rest of the evening , interspersed with songs , g'eeS j quartettes , & c , Bro . S . Widdows , Past Organist , having taken great pains that his choir should be equal to tn

occasion . Bro . George Tootell presided , assisted by his Wardens , and Bro . John Heald , P . M . 730 and 1032 , ably officiated as toastmaster . A pleasant and agreeable evening « a spent .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon lodge ( No . i 3 26 )* -r ; ^ installation Meeting of this lodge was held at the Ram * " * Hotel , on Saturday , the 21 st ultimo , Bro . Jas . Laurence-W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . E . A . ? "' . S . W . j Chas . Wm . Baker , J . W . j Saml . Page , Iff V Jas . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Secj } ose g'Al ' Marsh , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; J . A . Wilson , I . G . ; *

Prov . Asst . G . Secj J . C . Goslin , D . Cj F . Du " ^ Org . j A . Lawton and E . J . Whelan , Stwds . ; , * Davey , P . Bick , Jno . Amey , J . Thompson , A . ^ obeitsu > P . Lodge , H . Mitchell , W . J . Babb , T . W . Kington , Kite , T . Thompson , A . J . Rogers , and others . v , s ' " . Bros . G . Ward Verry , P . M . 554 j W . R . Adams , W and W . W . Lee , 1897 . , after Lodge was opened , and the minutes . " j . ' | a nce which the Auditor's report , showing a satisfactory 0 ^ j , both in lodge and Benevolent Funds , was rece iv 5 rS . adopted . Ballot was successfully taken in favour or u »