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H ere in stately Twickenham wc dwell , A nd work the ritual of our Order well ; N one scckcth entrance to our social band O n whom bright honour hath not laid ber hand . V irtue's our guiding star , ancl e ' er shall be , E ndowing each true Alason with liberty , R endcring to him thus the birthright of the free .

L ovegrove , our Alaster , reigns in ample state O ' cr all of us , and merits our esteem ; D ceds , not words , upon his footsteps wait , G iving to Alasonry its brightest gleam , E arnestness , and charity—those lights supreme .

The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to an end . Those brethren who had the good fortune to be present will remember as a red-letter day thc visit of the Prov . G . AL , who is so highly esteemed in Aliddlescx and , indeed , throughout the Alasonic world .

MANCHESTER . —Worsley Lodge ( No . 1814 ) . —The monthly meeting of this young lodge was held at the Court House , on Tuesday , the iSth ult . There were present Bros . R . Williams , acting W . AL , for the Right Hon . Earl of Ellesmere ; Rev . J . Carter , S . W . ; VV . Bowden , J . W . ; Rev . W . Whittle , S . D . ; Dr . W . Alartin , J . D . ; " SamuelsonTyler ; J . Wallwork , G . A . Batley , and Thos .

, VVilson . Visitor : R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) , acting I . G . Great disappointment was felt at the absence of thc noble W . AL , wbo was expected to have been present , but who , however , did not put in an appearance . The loelge was opened at 6 . 30 with solemn prayer , ancl after the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . J . Wallwork was

interrogated to show his proficiency as a candidate for the Second Degree , and the satisfactory and unhesitating manner in which he answered the queries was very commendable , anel not often heard , unfortunately . Bro . Wallwork was duly passed to the Degree of K . C . by the W . AL , after which Bro . Thos . VVilson , who was ready to take his Third Degree , having answered the usual questions , was forthwith raised to the Sublime Degree of AI . AL , the VV . AI . also performing

this ceremony , presenting the working tools , and giving the traditional history . The work was done very fairl y indeed for so young a lodge , ancl the J . D ., Bro . Dr . Alartin , gives promise of becoming a valuable acquisition to the lodge . The lodge was afterwards duly lowered , ancl " Hearty good wishes " expressed . A gentleman was proposeel as a candidate , to be balloted for at the next meeting , anel likewise a brother as a joining member . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony at nine o'clock .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 2 SU 1 ult ., Bro . Dr . Henry , AI . VV ., P . P . S . G . W ., in the chair , assisted by thc following officers : Bro . K . Tyson , S . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Gibson ; Bros . VV . White , J . VV . ; James Winter , ALO . ; E . W . Henley , S . O . ; J . VV . Allies , J . O . ; J . S . VVilson , S . D . ; G . Dalrymple , Sec . and Reg . ; James Cooper ,

Org . ; George Sparrow , I . G . ; George Fitzgerald , Tyler ; ancl John Rothery . The minutes of the last meeting having been reael and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . W . Bcwlay , M . M . 119 . Being unanimous , anel that brother being in attendance , he was duly advanced to thc honourable Degree of Mark Alaster Alason . Bro . Henry afterwards suggested , and Bro . Tyson

supported , that two guineas be sent to Bro . Lamonby ' s Stewards' list . Bros . Henley and Cooper were presented with their Grand Lodge certificates , anel the following brethren were also presented with their Provincial Grand Lodge certificates : G . Dalrymple , P . S . G . D . ; Kd . Tyson , Pij . G . D . ; and J . W . Miles , P . G . Steward . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed in good harmony at 9 . 30 .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND ( Acting by Immemorial Constitution ) . —The May meeting of the above conclave was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday last . There were present Sir Knights T . Kingston , M . P . S . ; Colonel Peters , Eusebius ; Massa , | . ; J . G . Cubitt , P . S . ; Moss , P . S . ; Dubois , P . S . ; Brette , P . S . ; Holden , P . S . ;

Kenning , P . S . ; Levander , Thiellay , McCartney , ALP . ; Capt . Hunter , Hughes , ALP . ; Shirley , Stedwell , Dewar , Hubbard , and others . The minutes of the last conclave were read and confirmed . Sir Knight William Bulkeley Hughes , ALP ., Past Sovereign , No . 1 , Scotland , was elected a ioining member . Sir Knt .

Col . Peters was enthroned Al . P . S . for the ensuing year ; Sir Knights . McCartney , ALP ., Eusebius ; Alassa , S . G . ; Thiellay , J . G . ; Cubitt , Treasurer ; and Levander , Recorder . Sir Knights Moss , Kenning , Dubois , Butt , Holden , anel J . Kingston were presentee ! with P . S . ' s jewels . The Sir Knights then adjourned to dinner , presided over by Sir Knight George Kenning , P . S . The usual toasts were duly given anel responded to .

France.

France .

GRANDE LOGESYMBOLIQUEECOSSAISE . It will be remembered that last year a serious conflict arose between thc Grand Loelge of France and some brethren , members of La Justice Lodge , with whom were several other brethren belonging to various lodges in Paris and elsewhere , thc _ result of such conflict being , that in May of last year Grand Lodge suspended for two years several brethren , and erased La Justice Lodge .

'Ihe brethren suspended then withdrew their allegiance to Grand Lodge , and . with the other brethren referred to , who had made common cause with them , determined to create another Granel Lodge in Paris . In February , of Ibis year , the necessary permission was obtained from the Minister of the Interior , and on the 26 th of March the inagumtion of their temple took place , the new Grand Lodge | taking the title of "Grande LogeSymboliquc Kcossaise . "

France.

Thc temple is situated in the Rue Richer , is square in form , and although not large , is yet amply so for ordinary lodge meetings ( all Paris lodges under thc new dispensation will meet here ) ; it is conveniently arranged with respect to thc ante-rooms , & c . Around the walls are written the Republican names of thc months , and a bust of the Republic is placed over the chair of the Venerable . Unfortunately , the ventilation of the hall is far from what is

required ; on one occasion when we were present tbe beat was so oppressive , that business was suspended for five minutes in order to allow thc brethren to get a breath of fresh air , and to ventilate thc building by opening all doors . 'To return to the inaguration . Thc chair of tbe Venerable was occupied by Bro . Goumain-Cornillc , supported by Bros . Blois and Frfquct—these three brothers from thc "Executive commission . " A very telling speech was made by

Bro . Goumain-Corndle , explaining the reasons which had led to the formation of thc new Grand Lodge , which was followed by the reading ( by Bro . Alcsurcur , who occupied the chair of " Orator " ) of thc various letters received from different lodges recognising thc new Order ; among them was one from the Grand Lodge of Roumania , the reading of which caused enthusiastic applause . There were also lertters from Spain , and various lodges under the Grand Orient . After this Bro . Goumain-Cornillc , in moving words

spoke of the death of the late Grand Alaster Cremieux , inviting the brethren present to honour bis memory in the accustomed manner , which was done with impressive effect . Then Bro . Blois communicated the work which had been elone by the Commission . Ancl in conclusion Bro . Kriquct explained the condition ancl peculiar features of the new dispensation " . 'Thanks were given to the members of thc Commission for their efforts , which havc been so successful , and the meeting was closed in the same perfect harmony which had marked the proceedings throughout .

LE HERDS DE L'HUMANITIE LOGE ( No . 7 , formerly 147 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was helilon Wednesday , thc ujth ult ., at the new temple , Rue Richer . There were present Bros . Rochette , W . AL ; Picrrotet and Kug . Chariot , Wardens ; Thuillier , Orator ; P . E . Regnard , Secretary ; and a goodly gathering of brethren . There were several visitors present , among them Bro . G . Collas Dickey ( Royal Savoy , 1 744 , England ) .

Lodge having been duly opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read anel confirmed . 'The W . AL , in a few appropriate words , presented tbe Secretary with a jewel on behalf of thc lodge . Thc initiation of Messrs . Perouien and Taillandier was then proceeded with , ancl thc candidates were submitted to a most searching interrogation , after which they were unanimously received . The question of the usual festival then came on , and . after some

discussion , it was resolved that the other Paris loelges under the Grand Lodge Symbolique Ecossaise be communicated with ancl invited to amalgamate , so that this , being the first festival held under the new dispensation , may resolve itself into a monster fete . A committee was formed to carry out this resolution . It being now rather late , the dispatch of other business which was set clown for this meeting was ordered to stand over until the next lodge night , and the lodge was closed in the usual simple manner .

Obituary.

Obituary .

DR . WALTER E . FARNFIELD . Wc much regret to record thc death of Dr . Walter Edmund Farnfield , the fifth son of the late Bro . William Farnfield , P . A . G . Secretary , which took place at his residence , Brixton , on Wednesday , thc 26 th ult ., in bis thirty-four year . Having passed though the ordinary curriculum of medical studies at Guy ' s Hospital and elsewhere , Dr . Farnfield , in 1 S 69 , entered upon his professional career

at Brixton , where , by unremitting attention to bis duties , be soon established an extensive and lucrative practice ; and , for several years , held the appointment , with others , of visiting medical officer to the British Home for Incurables , Clapham Rise . Failing health , however , compelled him to relinquish practice , and to resign his appointments in the autumn of last year ; when , acting under the advice of eminent physicians , he took . 1 voyage to Australia ; but

finding no benefit on his arrival in the colony , he decided to return without delay , and only reached his home six days before his death . Although not a Alason , Dr . Farnfield ( in common with all his family ) , was a Life Governor of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution . Apart from his professional qualifications , he was possessed of versatile

attainments , and was a musician of no mean order ; while his even temper and geniality of disposition had endeared him to a large circle of friends , who , together with his wife ancl young family , survive to mourn his early death . His remains were interred on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at 'Tooting Cemetery , in a grave in close proxtnity to that of his late father .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

THE AIARK DEGREE . I think Bro . Whytehead may find some information relating to the Mark Degree , if he can obtain il , from the Newstead Lodge , No . 47 , Nottingham , which has a T . L Mark lodge attached to it . 'The Craft lodge , I believe , still keeps up the last century custom of the w . M . wearing his hat when in the chair . T . F .

LODGE AT GRANTHAM . _ In answer to Jthe Prov . G . Sec . of Lincolnshire , Bro . I . D . Marsden , I have to report that several of the numbers given by him are incorrect , and so I have copied from the Registers , or Calendars , the whole for his information . He will do well te carefully note all thc country lodges warranted from 1724 as given in Bro . Gould ' s "Four Old Lodges and their Descendants " nnd the " Atholl Lodges , "

so as to make a register of those chartered in Lincolnshire . I have done as much for Cornwall , Devon , and Kent , and other Alasonic students have done a similar work for a few provinces else . It is the only plan lo make quite sure as to the matter , and 1 feel certain that it would repay Bro . Marsden ' s labour . The Doric Lodge , Grantham , warranted in 1791 was then 5 . S 2 ; in 1702 ( 1793 Calendar ) it wasaltered to 491 ; it was struck off the roll in 179 S . Another lodge by the same name was granted in 1820 as 710 ; in 1 . S 32 it

Masonic Notes And Queries.

was altered to 466 ; in 1 S 6 3 it was moved up to 362 , at which it still remains . All thc lodges in existence at thc "Union" of Dec , 1 S 13 , will be found in my " Alasonic Register of Lodges , " witb their numbers before them , under " Moderns" or " Ancients , " and as altered in 1 S 14 , 1 S 32 , and 1 S 63 . W . I . HUGHAN .

NOTES ON OUR OLD RITUAL . In the interesting notes lately published in the Freemason , the Editor does not mention the following publication . Is is known to readers of N . and Q . ? " A Series of Designs , from Authentic Documents , seriously exhibiting the Ceremonies hitherto so mysteriously concealed at the Initiation of a Freemason . Published February oth , 1 S 09 , by Thomas

Palscn , Westmintcr Bridge-road , London . From part L , which is in my possession , I am inclined to think it is taken from the "Ancient" ritual , and , from the wording of thc letterpress which accompanies the two designs , leaves little doubt that our present First Degree ritual was at 1 S 13 elaborated from the " Ancients " more than the " Moderns . " T . F .

Amusements.

Amusements .

CONCERT AT THE MANSION HOUSE . —A concert was given on Tuesday afternoon , the 25 th ult ., by the pupils of that admirable Institution—thc National Training School for Alusic—with thc kind permission of the Lord Mayor , and under thc superintendence of the City deputation in relation to that establishment . His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh , with thc Lord Mayor and Lad } ' Mayoress , were among the fashionable audience ,

also many civic celebrities . The programme opened by a mottct , for female voices only , "Surrexit Pastor" ( Mendelssohn ) , beautifully sung by the young lady students . ; Alisscs Wardroper , Atkins , Turner , and Gibson were the soloists . We might mention among thc singers Aliss Bessie Cox , who sang with great power anel expression an " aria " of Gounod ' s ; Aliss Grace Alaile , who delighted her hearers with a song , ( "Spinning" ( K . H . Cowen ); Aliss Eleanor

Karnol also rendered an "aria " ( Gounod ) with a delicious and expressive vocalisation . Among the instrumentalists was Aliss Eugenie Benard , a very young pianist , and a scholar to the Society of Arts , who p layed thc "Andante and Finale" piano concerto in G of Alendelssohn's , and delighted the public by her elegant , powerful , ancl expressive style of performing on tbe pianoforte . This young lady , who reckons hardly

fifteen years , is a pupil of Heir Pauer , and performed in a most masterly manner . Knowing that it was her first public performance , an extraordinary interest was excited to hear the young pianist . Her talent and efforts were rewarded by enthusiastic plaudits . AI . Eugene D'Albert , also a young pianist ot great promise , shared the honours , and received a hearty applause in his performance of two brilliant solos . Air . H . 13 alfour , Misses Marie and Adelaide Thomas , as well as all the students , performed with talent ,

ancl were accordingly welcomed . A epiartctt for violins was excellently performed by Alisscs Riley and Ward and Messrs . Parfitt ancl Crook . Air . Parfitt also gave a solo violin—a fantasia on Hungarian airs—with great style . Alessrs . Griffin and Blower sang admirably well . The whole performance was a great success , and reflected high credit on the professors and Dr . Arthur Sullivan , the Principal to the Nationol 'Training School for Music . The musical matinee concluded by the National Anthem , sung by the young scholars .

Literary And Antiquarian Notes.

Literary and Antiquarian Notes .

Thc Society of Painters in Water Colours' has elected as members Alessrs . 11 . Wallis , II , Moore , S . Read , and Oswald Brierley . Sir Richard Wallace's collection of pictures and curiosities in Paris is to be opened to the public once a week .

The Council of the Society of Arts havc awarded the Fothergill gold medal , offered for the best means of protecting ships from loss by live or by sinking , to Air . Donald Currie , ALP ., for the improvements he has introduced into his passenger steamers , having for their object the prevention of loss of life at sea from lire or accident , and

exemplified in the ship Grantully Castle , of the Castle Line of packets . Thoy further recommend that a Society of Art ' s silver medal be awarded to Air . J . VV . Wood for his leak-stopper . In answer to the invitation offering the prize , 32 applications were sent in . These were considered by a committee , which has reported on them and recommended the above awards .

The Paris Salon has been visited this year b y an unusually large number of persons , the ^ receipts during the first eleven days amounting to £ 3500 , against £ 2 ( 140 during the same period last year . Two new rooms have now been opened to contain those pictures which could not find accommodation in the usual space , and also thc works of such artists as objected to their position in the other rooms .

'I he Salon will be closed as usual during the first four days of June forthe juries lo decide on the rewards , and for rearrangement of the pictures . Prague papers announce that a manuscript translation of ( he " Nebelungenlieil " into the Czech language has been discovered in the library of the cathedral of that city . 'The manuscript belongs to the 14 th century .

I be recentl y established Hull Literary Club , of which Mr . William Andrews is the indefatigable secretary , is a great success . Every author and journalist of repute residing in the Third Port has joined the club , anel some good work has already been doner . Several of the leading litterateurs of the land have hael their names enrolled as honorary members .

A VV ordsworth Club is in process of formation ; having for its object the investigation of the text and chronology of the poems of the sweet singer of English lakeland , and of the localities with which tiiey are associated . Ihe promoters of the new club propose to organise an annual exploring parly , in which the various scenes Wordsworth has painted so well will be visited . 'The yearly subscription to the club is limited to half-a-crown .

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