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672 ] RED APRON LODGES . Students of early Freemasonry under the Grand Lodge of England will feel grateful to Bro . Sadler for the information afforded in his account of the " First Grand Stewards and their Lodges . " It is singular , but none the less true , that so far as any published reports or lists are concerned , we know but little of the "Red Apron Lodges" prior to
the "Union . " In Browne s Master Key , i 7 gS , will be found a Listof "Red Apron Lodges" ( so described ) . Three Stewards being allotted to No . 4 , and one each to Nos . 5 , 21 , 23 , 2 S , 29 , 91 , and 10 S ( present numeration ) , but No . 6 ( with two ) is omitted , doubtless in error . I am not aware of any other work of the last century that mentions these lodges in such a connection . These particulars , save as to
No . G , are in agreement with the list quoted by Bro . Sadler , of A . D . 179 S . Immediately before the " Union , " be it noted , lodges 2 , 4 , 5 , C , 21 , 23 , 2 S , 91 , and 99 were holders of the" Red Apron" ( present numbers ); 4 having three and C two Stewards . These nine were included in the iS lodges selected by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . in 1 S 15 , for the distinctive privileges of the " Red Apron , "
one or more of the remainder having also exercised the trust before then . Bro . Sadler has proved most clearly , to my mind , that the custom of each Steward nominating his successor led eventually to the privilege being apparently confined to certain lodges , as the Grand Stewards naturally preferred members of their own lodges should enjoy the honour . From the year 1 S 15 the custom has been changed to law by the Grand Master . It is curious that the
" Atholl " Masons were virtually left out in the cold in this arrangement , and whilst I agree with Bro . Sadler that the social position of the lodges generally may partly explain the circumstance , I think it was mainly due to the fact that the " Grand Stewards " Lodge was a continuation of the " Modern " or Regular Grand Lodge plan , and being thus a " Modern " Lodge , so to speak , those of the same Grand Lodge were selected as " Red Apron Lodges . " W . I . HUGHAN .
673 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND . I am very pleased to see in the last issue of the Freemason the interesting communications from Bro . H . Sadler and Bro . G . \ V . Speth ( Nos . C 70-1 ) in the "Masonic Notes and Queries , " not only because of their references to the French certificate in the Freemason of August 21 st , but also because the " Notes and Queries " department is well
deserving of aid from them and other competent brethren . It would be a pity to let such a useful portion of the Freemason languish from lack of contributions . Bro . Gould wrote me about Bro . B . Rummer , and kindly sent a list of the offices held by that brother in the Grand Lodge of the "Ancients ; " but , as his letter gave no more particulars in that direction , 1 refrain from inserting it now . The " gold
medal" mentioned by Bro . Sadler has not been traced as yet , for assuredly it would bear an inscription , and nothing of the kind has been found anywhere . Probably had it been of less intrinsic \ alue , that mark of approbation , peculiar to the " Ancients , " would have not been lost sight of . Bro . Speth has supplied several important particulars respecting the W . M . of the French lodge in question—De
Grasse-Tilly—and I am glad to inform him and others interested in the subject that the R . W . Bro . W . Kelly has informed me that the furniture used by our French brethren is now in the possession of an existing English lodge . Of this more anon . My impression is that the chivalrous Earl of Moira was favourable to De Grasse-Tilly and his brethren meeting as lodges in this country whilst prisoners of war , as we
may be sure they never initiated any linglish residents , their election of joining members , such as Bro . Plummer , hutting no one , and doubtless pleased the brother so comp limented , who appears to have had a predilection for holding certificates from various Grand Lodges . I have attached the communications from Bros . Sadler and Speth to the
certificate aforesaid , so that visitors to the Isle of Wight on September 9 th and following week , may read them in connection with the document described by Bro . Speth as " one of the most interesting exhibits at Shanklin , " because it contains " the bona-fide signature of a most remarkable man and Mason—the Count De Grasse-Tilly—founder of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , 33 ° , in Europe . " W . J . HUGHAN .
674 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND . Is Bro . Speth aware that a lodge of French subjects was warranted by the Grand Lodge of All England at York in 17 62 , It is recorded in the old minutes as follows : "No . 1 . Anno Secundo , Brother Drake , G . M . "ON the 10 th day of June , 17 G 2 , a Constitution , or Warrant , was granted unto the following Brethren , French prisoners of war on their Parol ( viz . ) : Du Fresne , Le
Pettier , Julian Vilfort , Pierre Le Villaine , Louis Brusle , and Francis Le Grand . WHEREBV enabling them and others to open and continue to hold a Lodge at the sign oi the Punch Bowl in Stonegate , in the City of York , and to make New Brethren as from time to time occasion might
require . PROHIBITING nevertheless them and their successors from making anyone a Brother who shall be a subject of Great Britain or Ireland . WHICH SAID LODGE was accordingly opened and held on the said 10 th day of June , and to be continued regularly on the Second Thursday in every month , or oftener , if occasion shall require . " T . B . WHYTEHEAD .
Al the quarterly court of the governors of the Brompton Consumption Hospital the other day it was announced that Bro . Major George Lambert ( Past Master of the Pattenmakers' Company ) had sent a donation of 100 guineas for the purpose of naming a memorial bed to his
late son . This idea of honouring the dead by serving the living is a very happy one , and infinitely to be preferred to the more general practice of erecting a costly monument over the tomb , which only benefits the stonemason , and is in too many cases but an eyesore to the visitor . —City Press .
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HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . A . G . Fidler , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., & c , W . M ., who was supported by the officers and a large attendance of members and visitors . Amongst the members were Bros . 1 . Mailer , P . M . ; I . Linzell , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., Sec . ; W . Dance , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Stephens , P . M . ; H . V . Clements , P . M ., P . P . G . A . S . Middx . ; J . Garrod , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; E . G . Lewis , P . M . ; G . Rowe , P . M . ; J . Smith , W . Shepherd , Stephenson , Harrington , Barnes , and others . The visitors were Bros . W . Simpson , 1604 ; H . Gardiner , 1604 ; C . J . Knightly , 1744 ; H . F . Cheeseman , P . M . 1604 ; A . Bryant , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . J . D . Middx . ; J . Painter , P . M . 749 and
1579 ; H . Haslip , P . M . S 13 ; J . Driscolt , P . M . 30 , Sec . 1579 , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; G . Tegg , W . M . 1579 , P . M . 1237 , P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; J . London , 2177 ; S . Parsons , 1237 ; G . C . Young , P . M . S 20 ; J . H . Thompson , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; J . Green , 933 ; J . Barber , 933 ; C . Sharp , and others . The lodge was opened punctually at fcur o ' clock p . m .,
and , after the usual preliminaries , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bros . Reeves and Norton to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons , performing that ceremony in his usual excellent style . The next business was to install Bro . J . D . Birkin , S . W ., W . M . elect , who was duly obligated , and a Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Birkin was placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient
custom . The VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted , and he invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Meek , S . W . ; E . Holt , J . W . ; W . Dance , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Linzell , P . M ., Sec ; E . Lovcll , S . D . ; D . Hills , J . D .: L . E . Wilson , I . G . ; J . P . Clarke , D . C . ; M . J . Barnes , W . S . ; J . Mills , A . W . S . ; and J . Very , Tyler . After intrusting the W . M . with the warrant of the lodge and other
documents appertaining to his office , Bro . Fidler , the Installing Master , completed the ceremony in a masterly and impressive manner , calling forth the applause of the brethren present . Other minor business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast awaited them . On the removal of the cloth the VV . M . gave the usual Masonic
toasts in a style that showed he was well up to his work , which augured well for the competency of the ruler of the lodge for the coming year . Bro . A . G . Fidler , the I . P . M ., havingassumed the gavel , and proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " in doing so said he felt sure he would carry out the duties of his high position with the same ability he had done in respect to the
subordinate duties of the lodge . He had regularly attended the lodge of instruction , and wasso well acquainted with the duties of the Craft in all its details , that he felt the lodge might be congratulated on selecting such an efficient brother for the chair as Bro . Birkin ; it consequently gave him the greatest of pleasure in having the opportunity of installing him that evening .
The Worshipful Master , who , on rising , was most cordially received by all present , thanked Bro . Fidler for the kind expressions he had used in proposing his health , and also for the cordial manner in which the brethren had responded . It would be his earnest desire to promote the welfare of the lodge during his year of office ; nothing should be wanting on his part to keep up the prestige of
the lodge , and to gain the esteem ot the brethren . Before he sat down he had a most pleasing duty to perform , which was to propose " The Health of the installing Master , " and also to place on his breast the P . M . ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the members of the lodge . No . P . M . more deserved the jewel than Bro . Fidler . He had , as they were all aware
discharged the duties of VV . M . for the past year in an admirable manner ; and the way in which he had rendered the ceremony of installation redounded greatly to his credit . He therefore had great pleasurein presenting to him , in the nameof the lodge , the P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Fidler , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for drinking his health so cordially , and for their kindness
in presenting him with that handsome jewel , which he should greatly value as long as he lived . Although he had passed through the chair oca neighbouring lodge , he was naturally anxious to attain to the position of VV . M . in his mother lodge , and begged to take that opportunity of thanking the P . M . ' s and brethren for the support he had received from them during his year of office , and was glad to find he had
given satisfaction to the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " expressing the great pleasure it gave him to see so many distinguished visitors and old friends around him from neighbouring lodges . The toast , which was received very heartily , was responded to by Bros . G . Tegg , VV . M . 1570 ; J . Driscoll
P . M . ; A . Bryant , P . M . ; Simpson , C . J . Knightly , Green , and others . "The Health of the P . M . ' s" next followed , and was responded to , all expressing the pleasure it gave them in seeing the VV . M . having attained to that position , and
assured him he would have their support during his year of office . Other toasts followed , including that of "The Officers , " and a most pleasant evening was spent , which was considerably enhanced by some excellent singing ; and the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening's proceedings to a close .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Temple , 22 , Hope-street , when there were present Bros . Wm . Blunsum , W . M . ; Wm . Robert Roberts , S . W . ; E . E . A . Dow , J . W . ; Adolph Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . , •E . R . Latham , Sec ; Herman Dunkel , S . D . ; C . E . Webster , I . D . ; Wm . H . Veevers , D . C ; Burton Allenby , I . G . ; David Jones , Stwd . ; Thomas Malcolm , Tyler ; William Evans , P . M . ; Bosworth , Riley , Roose , Story , Recce , Rowan , Hendrickson , Williamson , Gent , Gunn , Anderson ,
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and Kefalas . Visitors : Bros . Keet , P . M . 1356 ; Saunders , 249 ; Blacklock , 66 7 ; Dr . J . Guiness Beatty , P . M . 72 S ; and Wigham , 1400 . This being a regular monthly meeting of the members of this lodge , and there being two gentlemen for the ceremony of initiation , both of whom were in attendance , they were , after having conformed to the usual preliminary , duly
admitted and initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient rite and ceremqny . This being the first occasion that the VV . M ., Bro . William Blunsum , had performed the ceremony of initiation since his installation , he , in his usual kind and courteous manner , gave ample proof of his ability to merit the esteem the brethren have always held him in , as a thoroughly competent Master of the work he was expected to perform .
Bro . Dow explained the working tools , after which the newly-initiated brethren were conducted to the S . W ., Bro . Wm , R . Roberts , who delivered the ancient charge founded on the excellence of the Institution . It may be incidentally mentioned that this beautiful part of the ceremony was ably rendered , the brethren paying the utmost attention , and it was evident the candidates were very
much impressed with the manner in which Bro . Roberts executed this portion of the work , which marks him out as a most able and promising officer . The brethren had now a rare treat in storeforthem . Bro . Wm . Henry Veevers , one of the old and valued P . M . ' s which are attached to this lodge , and well known for his able working in the cause of Masonry in this part of the
province , having consented , at the request of the W . M ., to give the Third Degree , he at once proceeded to work , and throughout the whole ceremony , which in point of excellence has seldom been surpassed , gave another proof of his sincere attachment to the Order . Bro . Blunsum having taken the chair the lodge was duly closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting
room , where Bro . Casey , the house Steward , had prepared an excellent repast , to which ample justice was done . After the toasts of " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales , " and "The P . G . Officers , Supreme and Subordinate , " had been duly proposed and responded to , and their healths drunk , Bro . Veevers in a neat and appropriate speech proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " which was received with enthusiasm .
Bro . Blunsum , in returning thanks for the excellent and kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received , assured the brethren that no effort should be wanting on his part to further the cause of Masonry . Bros . Veevers and Pedersen responded on behalf of " The Past Masters . " Bros . Roberts and Latham responded on behalf of " The Officers . "
The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by selections of music and songs ably rendered by Bros . Cowell , Reece , Webster , and Saunders . Bro . Haydn P . Cowell presided at the piano . J ARROW . —St . Bede Lodge ( No . 1119 ) . —On Wednesday afternoon , the 25 th ult ., the annual meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Grangeroad , for the purpose of the installation of Bro . Nigel
Kennedy Brown , S . W ., W . M . elect . There was a very large gathering of brethren representing the lodges at Hebburn , Newcastle , South Shields , Wiliington Quay , and Sunderland . The W . M ., Bro . J . Armstrong , presided , and was supported by Bros . A . McDougall , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Sedcole , I . P . M . ; H . Colder , P . M . mo ; W . White , P . M . 991 ; J . T . Dickinson , P . P . G . P . ; J . J . Clay , P . G . D . D . otC ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . | . D . j J . C . Moor , P . P . G . J . D . ; R . W . Cummins , P . P . G . P . ; G . Marston , P . G . P . ; W . Ross , I . P . M . ; J . Hepple , S . W . 1970 ; Robert Singleton , S . W . 97 ; the Rev . P . W .
Uarke , 1043 ; J . J . Athey , P . U . A . D . of C ; W . Gladstone , P . M . 99 j ; W . Atkinson , VV . M . ; F . West , J . W . 1 C 43 ; A . E . Cowling , W . M . 240 ; George Wilson , Org . 240 ; J . Ponder P . M . ; P . W . Thompson , I . P . M . 991 ; and others . The W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bro . Jas . Sedcole , I . P . M ., and the ceremony of installing Bro . N . K . Brown in the chair of K . S . was ably performed by Bro .
John Armstrong , W . M . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Armstrong , I . P . M . ; George Davies , S . W . ; R . VV . Klyne , J , W . ; J . W . Chater , Sec . ; T . Robinson , Treas . ; George Forster , S . D . ; Henry
Soderberg , J . D . ; A . McDougall , P . M ., D . of C ; James Robinson , I . G . ; George Kirby , Org . ; W . Hornby , S . S . J Jos . Brownlee , J . S . ; and James Horner , Tyler . After other business , the lodge was closed , and the annual festival was held in the evening at Mrs . Talbot ' s Station Hotel , Grange-road , the W . M ., Bro . N . K . Brown , in the chair .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The first meeting of the members of this lodge after the summer vacation was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , the chair being occupied by Bro . J . M . Boyd , W . M . There was a numerous attendance , and in
the course of the meeting Bro . O . W . Sanderson was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Votes of sincere condolence with the relatives of the late Bro . J . Orr Marples , J . W ., and Bro . John Ballard , both of whom were highly respected members of the lodge , were also adopted , and will be forwarded in due course .
CROYDON . —George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Greyhound Hotel , when there were present Bros . H . M . Hobbs , P . G . S . D . Surrey , VV . M . F . T . Ridpath , S . W . ; E . Samuel , J . W . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , I . G . ; W . G . Oates , D . C ; F . W . Leaver , Org . ; and W . Lane , Tyler ; also Bros . Geo . Price , P . G . Treas . Surrey ; F . J . Blake , P . P . G . Reg . Surrey :
D . Guedalla , K . VV . Wilson , J . C . Leaver , E . C , Leaver , G . Holden , and E . D . L . Harvey . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and conlirmed , the ballot was taken for the Rev . Edward Douglas Lennox Harvey , M . A ., and John Wallace Watson , Esq ., M . D ., which proved unanimous in their favour , and Mr . Harvey being present was duly initiated into Freemasonry , and the charge was subsequently given . Bro . D . Guedalla was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . VV . G . Oates moved in the name of Bro . j . D ,
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672 ] RED APRON LODGES . Students of early Freemasonry under the Grand Lodge of England will feel grateful to Bro . Sadler for the information afforded in his account of the " First Grand Stewards and their Lodges . " It is singular , but none the less true , that so far as any published reports or lists are concerned , we know but little of the "Red Apron Lodges" prior to
the "Union . " In Browne s Master Key , i 7 gS , will be found a Listof "Red Apron Lodges" ( so described ) . Three Stewards being allotted to No . 4 , and one each to Nos . 5 , 21 , 23 , 2 S , 29 , 91 , and 10 S ( present numeration ) , but No . 6 ( with two ) is omitted , doubtless in error . I am not aware of any other work of the last century that mentions these lodges in such a connection . These particulars , save as to
No . G , are in agreement with the list quoted by Bro . Sadler , of A . D . 179 S . Immediately before the " Union , " be it noted , lodges 2 , 4 , 5 , C , 21 , 23 , 2 S , 91 , and 99 were holders of the" Red Apron" ( present numbers ); 4 having three and C two Stewards . These nine were included in the iS lodges selected by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . in 1 S 15 , for the distinctive privileges of the " Red Apron , "
one or more of the remainder having also exercised the trust before then . Bro . Sadler has proved most clearly , to my mind , that the custom of each Steward nominating his successor led eventually to the privilege being apparently confined to certain lodges , as the Grand Stewards naturally preferred members of their own lodges should enjoy the honour . From the year 1 S 15 the custom has been changed to law by the Grand Master . It is curious that the
" Atholl " Masons were virtually left out in the cold in this arrangement , and whilst I agree with Bro . Sadler that the social position of the lodges generally may partly explain the circumstance , I think it was mainly due to the fact that the " Grand Stewards " Lodge was a continuation of the " Modern " or Regular Grand Lodge plan , and being thus a " Modern " Lodge , so to speak , those of the same Grand Lodge were selected as " Red Apron Lodges . " W . I . HUGHAN .
673 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND . I am very pleased to see in the last issue of the Freemason the interesting communications from Bro . H . Sadler and Bro . G . \ V . Speth ( Nos . C 70-1 ) in the "Masonic Notes and Queries , " not only because of their references to the French certificate in the Freemason of August 21 st , but also because the " Notes and Queries " department is well
deserving of aid from them and other competent brethren . It would be a pity to let such a useful portion of the Freemason languish from lack of contributions . Bro . Gould wrote me about Bro . B . Rummer , and kindly sent a list of the offices held by that brother in the Grand Lodge of the "Ancients ; " but , as his letter gave no more particulars in that direction , 1 refrain from inserting it now . The " gold
medal" mentioned by Bro . Sadler has not been traced as yet , for assuredly it would bear an inscription , and nothing of the kind has been found anywhere . Probably had it been of less intrinsic \ alue , that mark of approbation , peculiar to the " Ancients , " would have not been lost sight of . Bro . Speth has supplied several important particulars respecting the W . M . of the French lodge in question—De
Grasse-Tilly—and I am glad to inform him and others interested in the subject that the R . W . Bro . W . Kelly has informed me that the furniture used by our French brethren is now in the possession of an existing English lodge . Of this more anon . My impression is that the chivalrous Earl of Moira was favourable to De Grasse-Tilly and his brethren meeting as lodges in this country whilst prisoners of war , as we
may be sure they never initiated any linglish residents , their election of joining members , such as Bro . Plummer , hutting no one , and doubtless pleased the brother so comp limented , who appears to have had a predilection for holding certificates from various Grand Lodges . I have attached the communications from Bros . Sadler and Speth to the
certificate aforesaid , so that visitors to the Isle of Wight on September 9 th and following week , may read them in connection with the document described by Bro . Speth as " one of the most interesting exhibits at Shanklin , " because it contains " the bona-fide signature of a most remarkable man and Mason—the Count De Grasse-Tilly—founder of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , 33 ° , in Europe . " W . J . HUGHAN .
674 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND . Is Bro . Speth aware that a lodge of French subjects was warranted by the Grand Lodge of All England at York in 17 62 , It is recorded in the old minutes as follows : "No . 1 . Anno Secundo , Brother Drake , G . M . "ON the 10 th day of June , 17 G 2 , a Constitution , or Warrant , was granted unto the following Brethren , French prisoners of war on their Parol ( viz . ) : Du Fresne , Le
Pettier , Julian Vilfort , Pierre Le Villaine , Louis Brusle , and Francis Le Grand . WHEREBV enabling them and others to open and continue to hold a Lodge at the sign oi the Punch Bowl in Stonegate , in the City of York , and to make New Brethren as from time to time occasion might
require . PROHIBITING nevertheless them and their successors from making anyone a Brother who shall be a subject of Great Britain or Ireland . WHICH SAID LODGE was accordingly opened and held on the said 10 th day of June , and to be continued regularly on the Second Thursday in every month , or oftener , if occasion shall require . " T . B . WHYTEHEAD .
Al the quarterly court of the governors of the Brompton Consumption Hospital the other day it was announced that Bro . Major George Lambert ( Past Master of the Pattenmakers' Company ) had sent a donation of 100 guineas for the purpose of naming a memorial bed to his
late son . This idea of honouring the dead by serving the living is a very happy one , and infinitely to be preferred to the more general practice of erecting a costly monument over the tomb , which only benefits the stonemason , and is in too many cases but an eyesore to the visitor . —City Press .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
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Craft JlasouriJ ,
HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . A . G . Fidler , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., & c , W . M ., who was supported by the officers and a large attendance of members and visitors . Amongst the members were Bros . 1 . Mailer , P . M . ; I . Linzell , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., Sec . ; W . Dance , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Stephens , P . M . ; H . V . Clements , P . M ., P . P . G . A . S . Middx . ; J . Garrod , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; E . G . Lewis , P . M . ; G . Rowe , P . M . ; J . Smith , W . Shepherd , Stephenson , Harrington , Barnes , and others . The visitors were Bros . W . Simpson , 1604 ; H . Gardiner , 1604 ; C . J . Knightly , 1744 ; H . F . Cheeseman , P . M . 1604 ; A . Bryant , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . J . D . Middx . ; J . Painter , P . M . 749 and
1579 ; H . Haslip , P . M . S 13 ; J . Driscolt , P . M . 30 , Sec . 1579 , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; G . Tegg , W . M . 1579 , P . M . 1237 , P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; J . London , 2177 ; S . Parsons , 1237 ; G . C . Young , P . M . S 20 ; J . H . Thompson , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; J . Green , 933 ; J . Barber , 933 ; C . Sharp , and others . The lodge was opened punctually at fcur o ' clock p . m .,
and , after the usual preliminaries , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bros . Reeves and Norton to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons , performing that ceremony in his usual excellent style . The next business was to install Bro . J . D . Birkin , S . W ., W . M . elect , who was duly obligated , and a Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Birkin was placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient
custom . The VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted , and he invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Meek , S . W . ; E . Holt , J . W . ; W . Dance , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Linzell , P . M ., Sec ; E . Lovcll , S . D . ; D . Hills , J . D .: L . E . Wilson , I . G . ; J . P . Clarke , D . C . ; M . J . Barnes , W . S . ; J . Mills , A . W . S . ; and J . Very , Tyler . After intrusting the W . M . with the warrant of the lodge and other
documents appertaining to his office , Bro . Fidler , the Installing Master , completed the ceremony in a masterly and impressive manner , calling forth the applause of the brethren present . Other minor business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast awaited them . On the removal of the cloth the VV . M . gave the usual Masonic
toasts in a style that showed he was well up to his work , which augured well for the competency of the ruler of the lodge for the coming year . Bro . A . G . Fidler , the I . P . M ., havingassumed the gavel , and proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " in doing so said he felt sure he would carry out the duties of his high position with the same ability he had done in respect to the
subordinate duties of the lodge . He had regularly attended the lodge of instruction , and wasso well acquainted with the duties of the Craft in all its details , that he felt the lodge might be congratulated on selecting such an efficient brother for the chair as Bro . Birkin ; it consequently gave him the greatest of pleasure in having the opportunity of installing him that evening .
The Worshipful Master , who , on rising , was most cordially received by all present , thanked Bro . Fidler for the kind expressions he had used in proposing his health , and also for the cordial manner in which the brethren had responded . It would be his earnest desire to promote the welfare of the lodge during his year of office ; nothing should be wanting on his part to keep up the prestige of
the lodge , and to gain the esteem ot the brethren . Before he sat down he had a most pleasing duty to perform , which was to propose " The Health of the installing Master , " and also to place on his breast the P . M . ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the members of the lodge . No . P . M . more deserved the jewel than Bro . Fidler . He had , as they were all aware
discharged the duties of VV . M . for the past year in an admirable manner ; and the way in which he had rendered the ceremony of installation redounded greatly to his credit . He therefore had great pleasurein presenting to him , in the nameof the lodge , the P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . Fidler , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for drinking his health so cordially , and for their kindness
in presenting him with that handsome jewel , which he should greatly value as long as he lived . Although he had passed through the chair oca neighbouring lodge , he was naturally anxious to attain to the position of VV . M . in his mother lodge , and begged to take that opportunity of thanking the P . M . ' s and brethren for the support he had received from them during his year of office , and was glad to find he had
given satisfaction to the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " expressing the great pleasure it gave him to see so many distinguished visitors and old friends around him from neighbouring lodges . The toast , which was received very heartily , was responded to by Bros . G . Tegg , VV . M . 1570 ; J . Driscoll
P . M . ; A . Bryant , P . M . ; Simpson , C . J . Knightly , Green , and others . "The Health of the P . M . ' s" next followed , and was responded to , all expressing the pleasure it gave them in seeing the VV . M . having attained to that position , and
assured him he would have their support during his year of office . Other toasts followed , including that of "The Officers , " and a most pleasant evening was spent , which was considerably enhanced by some excellent singing ; and the Tyler ' s toast brought the evening's proceedings to a close .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Temple , 22 , Hope-street , when there were present Bros . Wm . Blunsum , W . M . ; Wm . Robert Roberts , S . W . ; E . E . A . Dow , J . W . ; Adolph Pedersen , P . M ., Treas . , •E . R . Latham , Sec ; Herman Dunkel , S . D . ; C . E . Webster , I . D . ; Wm . H . Veevers , D . C ; Burton Allenby , I . G . ; David Jones , Stwd . ; Thomas Malcolm , Tyler ; William Evans , P . M . ; Bosworth , Riley , Roose , Story , Recce , Rowan , Hendrickson , Williamson , Gent , Gunn , Anderson ,
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and Kefalas . Visitors : Bros . Keet , P . M . 1356 ; Saunders , 249 ; Blacklock , 66 7 ; Dr . J . Guiness Beatty , P . M . 72 S ; and Wigham , 1400 . This being a regular monthly meeting of the members of this lodge , and there being two gentlemen for the ceremony of initiation , both of whom were in attendance , they were , after having conformed to the usual preliminary , duly
admitted and initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient rite and ceremqny . This being the first occasion that the VV . M ., Bro . William Blunsum , had performed the ceremony of initiation since his installation , he , in his usual kind and courteous manner , gave ample proof of his ability to merit the esteem the brethren have always held him in , as a thoroughly competent Master of the work he was expected to perform .
Bro . Dow explained the working tools , after which the newly-initiated brethren were conducted to the S . W ., Bro . Wm , R . Roberts , who delivered the ancient charge founded on the excellence of the Institution . It may be incidentally mentioned that this beautiful part of the ceremony was ably rendered , the brethren paying the utmost attention , and it was evident the candidates were very
much impressed with the manner in which Bro . Roberts executed this portion of the work , which marks him out as a most able and promising officer . The brethren had now a rare treat in storeforthem . Bro . Wm . Henry Veevers , one of the old and valued P . M . ' s which are attached to this lodge , and well known for his able working in the cause of Masonry in this part of the
province , having consented , at the request of the W . M ., to give the Third Degree , he at once proceeded to work , and throughout the whole ceremony , which in point of excellence has seldom been surpassed , gave another proof of his sincere attachment to the Order . Bro . Blunsum having taken the chair the lodge was duly closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting
room , where Bro . Casey , the house Steward , had prepared an excellent repast , to which ample justice was done . After the toasts of " The Queen , " " The Prince of Wales , " and "The P . G . Officers , Supreme and Subordinate , " had been duly proposed and responded to , and their healths drunk , Bro . Veevers in a neat and appropriate speech proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " which was received with enthusiasm .
Bro . Blunsum , in returning thanks for the excellent and kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received , assured the brethren that no effort should be wanting on his part to further the cause of Masonry . Bros . Veevers and Pedersen responded on behalf of " The Past Masters . " Bros . Roberts and Latham responded on behalf of " The Officers . "
The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by selections of music and songs ably rendered by Bros . Cowell , Reece , Webster , and Saunders . Bro . Haydn P . Cowell presided at the piano . J ARROW . —St . Bede Lodge ( No . 1119 ) . —On Wednesday afternoon , the 25 th ult ., the annual meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Grangeroad , for the purpose of the installation of Bro . Nigel
Kennedy Brown , S . W ., W . M . elect . There was a very large gathering of brethren representing the lodges at Hebburn , Newcastle , South Shields , Wiliington Quay , and Sunderland . The W . M ., Bro . J . Armstrong , presided , and was supported by Bros . A . McDougall , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Sedcole , I . P . M . ; H . Colder , P . M . mo ; W . White , P . M . 991 ; J . T . Dickinson , P . P . G . P . ; J . J . Clay , P . G . D . D . otC ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . | . D . j J . C . Moor , P . P . G . J . D . ; R . W . Cummins , P . P . G . P . ; G . Marston , P . G . P . ; W . Ross , I . P . M . ; J . Hepple , S . W . 1970 ; Robert Singleton , S . W . 97 ; the Rev . P . W .
Uarke , 1043 ; J . J . Athey , P . U . A . D . of C ; W . Gladstone , P . M . 99 j ; W . Atkinson , VV . M . ; F . West , J . W . 1 C 43 ; A . E . Cowling , W . M . 240 ; George Wilson , Org . 240 ; J . Ponder P . M . ; P . W . Thompson , I . P . M . 991 ; and others . The W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bro . Jas . Sedcole , I . P . M ., and the ceremony of installing Bro . N . K . Brown in the chair of K . S . was ably performed by Bro .
John Armstrong , W . M . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Armstrong , I . P . M . ; George Davies , S . W . ; R . VV . Klyne , J , W . ; J . W . Chater , Sec . ; T . Robinson , Treas . ; George Forster , S . D . ; Henry
Soderberg , J . D . ; A . McDougall , P . M ., D . of C ; James Robinson , I . G . ; George Kirby , Org . ; W . Hornby , S . S . J Jos . Brownlee , J . S . ; and James Horner , Tyler . After other business , the lodge was closed , and the annual festival was held in the evening at Mrs . Talbot ' s Station Hotel , Grange-road , the W . M ., Bro . N . K . Brown , in the chair .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The first meeting of the members of this lodge after the summer vacation was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , the chair being occupied by Bro . J . M . Boyd , W . M . There was a numerous attendance , and in
the course of the meeting Bro . O . W . Sanderson was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Votes of sincere condolence with the relatives of the late Bro . J . Orr Marples , J . W ., and Bro . John Ballard , both of whom were highly respected members of the lodge , were also adopted , and will be forwarded in due course .
CROYDON . —George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Greyhound Hotel , when there were present Bros . H . M . Hobbs , P . G . S . D . Surrey , VV . M . F . T . Ridpath , S . W . ; E . Samuel , J . W . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , I . G . ; W . G . Oates , D . C ; F . W . Leaver , Org . ; and W . Lane , Tyler ; also Bros . Geo . Price , P . G . Treas . Surrey ; F . J . Blake , P . P . G . Reg . Surrey :
D . Guedalla , K . VV . Wilson , J . C . Leaver , E . C , Leaver , G . Holden , and E . D . L . Harvey . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and conlirmed , the ballot was taken for the Rev . Edward Douglas Lennox Harvey , M . A ., and John Wallace Watson , Esq ., M . D ., which proved unanimous in their favour , and Mr . Harvey being present was duly initiated into Freemasonry , and the charge was subsequently given . Bro . D . Guedalla was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . VV . G . Oates moved in the name of Bro . j . D ,