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the first edition of Cole , though not so scarce , is possibly much on a par with Le Clerc . Bro . Bain drew my attention to the latter work in December , 1 S 90 , but as a matter of fact , the Rev . H . W . Rugg , D . D ., editor of the " Freemasons' Repository , " Providence , Rhode Island , was the first to notice its Masonic importance , in the July number of that excellent periodical for 18 S 8 .

The first edition is in two vols ., 1723-4 , and the second of 1732 , two vols ., each in octavo , and having the plates by John Sturt . The orig inal edition is of the year 1714 , and published at Paris ( quarto ) . Of course this treatise lacks the four special dedications , which is the feature of the English reproduction . I hope to have an article on the three editions in the Freemasons '

Treasury ere long . General Lawrence has the two English editions in his library , thanks no doubt to Bro . Emmons' vigilance , who never loses an opportunity to add to that famous collection . Bro . Bain has a magnificent copy of " Cole ' s Constitutions , " in whole calf , silver clasps , gilt top , and in appropriate case ( one ot the finest I have ever seen ) , but the Grand Lodge

volume is unique in two or three respects , and certainly well deserves all that Bro . Sadler says about it . With respect to the "Defence" of 1765 , I only casually examined it many years ago , and when collecting information concerning the Royal Arch Degree , so quite failed to discover the value and importance of the work in regard to the

" Ancient" Grand Lodge . This rare book certainly confirms Bro . Sadler's view of the ori gin of the " Ancients , " and what is more , it was issued soon after the start of that organisation . It seems to me still likely that these brethren were joined by discontented members of the regular Grand Lodge , who were thus sectders ; but f am free to confess Bro .

Sadler ' s theory at present holds the field , evidence being lacking to fully decide the point . There is another addition to the Grand Lodge Library about which Bro . Sadler is silent . I refer to " The Free-Mason's Pocket Book for the year 1800 . " It was " Compiled by Brother Asperne , " and contains a fine portrait of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand

Master . Bro . John Lane and myself have been on the look-out for a copy for years . He has a copy of a title-page or advertisement of the edition of 1798 ( from me ) , but until now not a single one has been traced , though published evidently in 1798 , 1799 , and 1800 , and possibly more years . Its special value is the list of "Ancient" lodges , about which I should like Bro . Lane to say a few words , as he copied the roll when

last in town . I heartily endorse all that Bro . Bain states about Bro . Sadler ' s services on behalf of the Library . I know of one article he secured at £ 20 less than its value at least ; and all purchases would show a good profit on re-sale . He is one of the most enthusiastic collectors , and is always on the alert to secure ancient relics , MSS ., and books for our Grand Lodge Library . W . J . HUGHAN .

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RECEPTION AT "THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM "

AT FOREST-HILL . Bro . Frederick J . Horniman , F . R . G . S ., whose active business life in the City has , as most London residents know , its equally active counterpart in the ardour of the collector , invited the Worshipful Master and members of the Alliance Lodge of Freemasons , accompanied by ladies , on Wednesday evening , to an

inspection of the most interesting museum he has founded at Surrey House , Forest-hill , and to partake of his hospitality at Surrey Mount . The guests , who began arriving at an earl y hour in the evening , included Bro . Alderman Green , Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , Bro . Colonel T . Davies Sewell and Miss Sewell , Bro . Captain and Mrs . Henry Wright ,

Bro . Henry Squire , C . C , and Miss Squire , Bro . Colonel E . T . Rodney Wilde , Bro . the Rev . J . H . Smith , Bro . W . Westcott and the Misses Westcott , Bro . Captain Vickers Dunfee , Bro . Captain E . Pugh and Mrs . Pugh , Bro . H . P . Monckton , Bro . J . Last Sayer , C . C , and Mrs . Sayer , Bro . Sheriff H . S . Foster , M . P ., and Mrs . Foster , Bro . H . Carlile Morris , C . C ,

and Mrs . Morris , Bro . G . Hand and Mrs . and Miss Hand , Bro . Captain N . G . Philips and Mrs . Philips , Bro . P . de Lande Long , Bro . F . A . Jewson and Mrs . Jewson , Bro . Deputy and Mrs . Walford , Bro . Colonel Dundas and Mrs . Dundas , Bro . Captain Clowes , Bro . John Lobb , C . C , L . S . B ., and Mrs . Lobb . Light refreshments were served in the entrance hall

of the museum , and afterwards some two hours were most enjoyably spent in a tour of the rooms , under the guidance of the founder and the well-informed curators whom he has placed in charge . From the museum the visitors passed through the grounds , which were beautifully illuminated for the occasion , to Surrey Mount , the residence of their hostwhich caps the

, summit of the hill , and commands extensive views in all directions . Here supper was served , followed by a selection of vocal music given b y members of the Alliance Lodge . Later , in the smoking-room , Sir J B . MONCKTON informally , on behalf ot the visitors , expressed to Bro . Horniman their admiration for the collection he had

invited them to view , and their thanks for the enjoyment his delightful hospitality had conferred . In response , Bro . HORNIMAN assured his guests of the pleasure it had given him to receive them . As a souvenir of the occasion each guest received on departing a specimen of some rare butterfl y , mounted in a glass-covered case . —City Press .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . GRAYS . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1343 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . M . T . Tuck , W . M ., in the chair ; W . J . Godwin , S . W . ; F . S . Guy , J . W . ; las . Howell , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Chas . Cobham , P . M ., S . D . ; Chas . Westwood , l . D .: F . W . Pelling , I . G . ; A .

K . Bohn , E . Ayres , and A . ] . Baldock , Stwds . ; G . Martin , Tyler ; Capt . R . Atkins , P . M . ; Capstick , Weyrm . uth , Longland-CIark , Kimbell , Coates , Bristow , Reynolds , Chattey , Haslock , Dorman , Hodge , Dyson , and John Scott . Visitors : Bros . A . Lucking , P . G P ., Prov . G . D . C . ; R . A . Hose , W . M . 1314 ; Chas . S . Mote , P . M . 1732 ; and Elliott G . Fletcher , 1000 .

The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Mr . John-Scott , and proving unanimous , he was duly initated . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Major Fredk . Carne Rasch , and proved unanimous . Bros . Dorman , Kimbell , Bristow , and the Rev . F . Haslock were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Coates and Chattey were

raised to the Third Degree . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted from the Benevolent Fund to a former W . M . of the lodge now in distressed circumstances . Notice for a joining member having been given , the lodge was closed . After labour refreshment was partaken of , and the proceedings were of the usual harmonious nature .

LIVERPOOL . Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , on the 13 th ult ., when Bro . R . H . Leake was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a good attendance of the members of the lodge and visitors , among whom were Bros . Montgomery , W . M . ; R . Is . W .

Stephenson , LP . M . ; J . Jessop , P . M . ; R . Warriner , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; H . Isaac , P . M . ; W . H . Hignett , P . M . ; W . Ladyman , P . M . ; C . J . Caddock , P . M . ; J . T . Callow . P . P . G . Treas . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; J . C . Robinson , P . P . G . D . C ; A . Kirkpatrick , P . G . S . B . ; J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . D . ; J . Bottomley ,

P . P . G . D . C ; E . Collester Jones , P . M . 1325 ; J . H . Tyson , P . M . 11 S 2 ; W . Barnes , P . M . 832 ; A . Cornett , W . M . 7 S 6 ; W . Sutherland , W . M . 1094 ; E . Kite , VV . M . elect 823 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . Montgomery , the retiring Matter , assisted by Bro . J . Duncan , and after being duly

installed , Bro . Leake proceeded with the investiture of his officers as follows : Bros . W . Montgomery , LP . M ., John Haynes , S . W . ; J . VV . Hughes , J . W . ; J . H . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; C H . Eaton , Sec . ; C . J . Caddock , D . C . ; T . W . Hignett , S . D . ; j . A . C . Jukes , J . D . j and R . Lowrey , G . Barrett , and J . D . Welsh , Stwds . Bro . VV . Montgomery was then presented by the members with a

Past Master ' s jewel . The brethren then adjourned to the Bear's Paw , Lordstreet , whtre an excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . Fletcher . A good musical programme was contributed , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

PLUMSTEAD . Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —Bro . Geo . Fuller Taylor , S . VV . and VV ? M . elect of the above lodge was on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., in the new Masonic Hall , installed VV . M . of the lodge . Bro . James M . McCollough , W . M ., opened the lodge , and soon afterwards Bro . Taylor was presented to him to

receive at his hands the benefits of installation , and in due course Bro . Taylor was inducted into the chair and saluted . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . McCollough , LP . M . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . Lawson , S . W . ; II . Tufnell , J . W . ; J . H . Roberts , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Warren , P . M ., Sec ; G . R . Nichols , S . D . ; G . H . Porter , l . D . ; H . Pammant , I . G .

VV . Webber , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Long , A . D . C ; S . E . Southgate , P . M ., G . IL Campbell , and T . Smith , Stwds . ; and VV . Bidgood and II . Roberts , Organists . Bro . Southgate then gave the addresses in good style , and concluded the ceremony . An excellent brother , who had been unfortunate in business , sent in his resignation , the acceptance of which was postponed , and the sum of 20 guineas was

voted to him from the funds of the lodge , which , we are glad to say , was supplemented by a collection of some £ 24 at the banquet table subsequently . Bro . McCollough was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel for services rendered the lodge . The lodge was then closed . The banquet was partaken of at the handsome , cool , and

pleasant assembly room of the New Falcon , Gravesend , and was simply superb in its perfectness . The service was excellent , the viands of the choicest , and the wines of the best brands were put on early and without stint . VVe must congratulate Bro . Simpson upon his effort , which was universally appreciated . Among the other brethren present were Bros . J .

Sanderson , P . M ., R . J . Naylor , P . M ., C . Sweeting , P . M ., F . ) Dawson , P . M ., G . D . Crawford , P . M ., T . Butt , P . M ., \ i B . Hobson , P . M ., A . Woodley , P . M ., Hon . P . M . and Sec 1472 and 2154 , T . Punter , T . Keen , C . VV . Bcnstead , C Sutton , T . Bond , K . Taylor , E . Valon , A . J . Walklin , S Thirston , J . Trodd , F . S . Koikes , J . Noakes , G . Grant , J

Plume , H . S . Smart , VV . Flory , J . Perry , M . Bell , J . A . Martin , J . A . Walter , W . Slanes , A . Abbey , G . Martin , A . Fenn , I ' , llepton , A . P . Davies , J . Bull , C . F . Sharman , Capt . W . Ward , G . Brown , J . Brown , D . Bladder , E . G . Bryant , P . D . Culd , E . Carter , A . Webb , J . Ware , VV . Bennett , G . H . Weaver , H . Watts , A . J . Mitchell , A . G . Sanders , C . Perry , W . Davis , H . Pettiter , and A . Best , all of the

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lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Mattey , VV . M G . Davies , P . M ., W . Phillips , W . J . Barnes , J . W ., j Hall , H . S . Syer , P . M . and Sec , C . H . Hosgood , VV G . Abbey , and J . Skinner , all of 13 ; S . Horton , J . 706 , G . W . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . W . H Keeble , I . G . and G . H . Letton , all of 615 ; VV . C Taylor , W . M ., W . Busbridge , I . P . M ., C . Clapham , J . W

E . Palmer , P . M ., K . Pidcock , F . IVK and r . r . U . Reg . Sussex , E . Taylor , Jas . Stratton , G . Frost , G . Lawrance , D . C . Capon , A . M . Blest , B . Littlewood , C . Ellis , and Capt . W . Young , of 913 ; Capt . VV . Weston , P . M . i Sn , P . P . S . G . D . ; A . Hamilton , P . M . ; C . Hirsch , J . D . 017 . I . Spencer , I . G . 1437 ; VV . Moulder , P . M . and Sec ., P . P . G . T ., and J . Coomhes , P . M ., of S 20 ; C . J . Powling ,

W . M ., C . H . Canning , P . M . and Treas ., P . J . G . D ., Essex , A . Ives , P . M ., W . Baker , J . Glading , J . W ., W . Turvey , I . G ., and A . Knight , I P . M ., all of 1472 ; Col . C . E . Vansittart , W . M ., J . V . Lee , S . D ., J . Belton , S . W ., Capt . C . Wonlett , ] . W ., of 2399 ; C . Bridgman , 1 S 15 ; J . S . Miller , P . M . iCCS ; G . R . Park , 1 S 1 ; C . Fenton , US 7 ; F . Whiting , P . M . 1772 ; F . Dunk , P . M . 72 ; C .

Candle , P . M . 1791 ; C . Raymond , S . W . 171 G ; H . Chapman , S . W . 19 ( 14 ; A . Pringle , P . M . 92 ; A . Ware , F . Stretton , and F . Candersole , of 153 G ; W . Haley , 17 S 9 , J . Weeks , 147 ; J . Bower , D . C . 201 ; W . Wood , 95 C ; and others . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , Bro . Warren , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . McCullough , which he in opening his speech regretted ,

proposed the toast of " The W M . " He said that their VV . M . had started well , the perfect manner in which he had invested his officers , and the skill shown in the business necessary before closing the lodge , and the closing itself , left no doubt in his mind that Bro . Taylor would carry out the duties of his office as well as the Past Masters who preceded him . He congratulated their W . M . on the

magnificent gathering—some 1 S 0 good and perfect Masons around him—and trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would give him health and strength to carry out his duties in such a manner as would maintain the honour and reputation of the Nelson Lodge . Bro . Taylor , in response , said he hardly knew how to find words to express the sentiments that were uppermost

in his mind at that moment , but he thanked Bro . Warren and the brethren for their cordial reception of the toast . He had heard Worshipful Masters say that their installation day was the * ' red-letter " day of their existence , and he quite believed them . That had been a grand day for him—no less than 33 installed Masters were present when he was placed in the chair , and never had he seen so many

of the brethren stay so long after the banquet as upon that occasion . He took it as a great compliment , and looked upon it as an augury of a good year of office , and of the support he should receive from them all . He asked them to bring him as many initiates as they liked , but let them be good , sound men , both morally and financially , and then they would have no reason to regret having placed their

confidence in him . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Visitors . " He said the Nelson Lodge was noted for the number and quality of its visitors . That day they had no less than 63 visitors , and were delighted to welcome them . Bro . Col . Vansittart , in the name of the Ordnance Lodge , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Nelson Lodge for

their splendid hospitality . The Ordnance Lodge was the baby lodge , and youngest of the Woolwich district , and he cordially invited all present to visit it . Bros . Mattey , Taylor , and others also responded . Bro . Warren , in response for the toast of " The Past Masters , " assured the W . M . that not only the LP . M ., but all of the Past Masters would do all that was essential .

That was the best meeting he had ever seen since he was initiated in 1 S 70 , and he would now ask Bro . Crawford tc say something . Bro . Crawford assured the brethren that although he did not come amongst them so often as he should like , yet he felt every p leasure at hearing and seeing their success . For himself he was proud to say that he had been a Mason 32 years , and 20 years a Past Master . Bro . Southgate also responded and remembered with

pleasure that he had the honour of proposing their W . M . as an initiate in the lodge . He was sorry the LP . M . was too unwell to finish the ceremony of installation , and could only thank them for their appreciation of his services in finishing it . Several other toasts followed , and some good vocal and instrumental music added to the perfect enjoyment of a most harmonious and happy occasion .

United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The last , but not the least , oi the lodge installations in the above district took place on Tuesday , the 2 Cth ult ., at Freemasons Hall , Mount Pleasant , when Bro . W . Sayle-Edwards , S . W ., W . M . elect , was installed W . M . for the ensuing imonths . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . J . Wheeler , W . M ., who commenced his arduous task by raising Bros .

Blake , Perry , Simmons , and Ramsey . He then proceeded with his more important task , and in splendid fashion installed his successor into the chair of the lodge . Bro . Edwards then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Wheeler , l . P . M . ; J . Bilton , S . VV . ; E . W . Sinnett , J . W . ; J . W . Gee , Treas . ; R . Gooding , P . M ., Sec . ; JW . Inr / le . S . D . : R . Fowler . l . D .: F . Reed . I . G . ; A .

Hill , D . C . ; T . O'Neill , A . D . C ; F . J . Stretton , Org . ) and G . Williams , F . Anderson , and L . Gee , Stwds . r » ° - Wheeler then preceeded and gave the charges in a most perfect and impressive manner , for which he was "nam * mouslv commended , and voted the thanks of the

lodge-He was also presented with a handsome Pa tMaster siewe and co lar of ollice , the latter with emblems , and l » suitably engraved , for which he returned thanks . . The lodge was then closed , and ihe brethren banquett in the upper hall of the building . The banquet was exec lent , and was served by Bro . Rimer , of the Duke of t- naught Coffee Tavern , in goud style . , „ Among the other brethren present were Bros . G . Kenne v

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; £ Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M . and Sec . 1472 and 2184 ! J , ' ' ' Fairburn , A . Swanson , J . Lee , G . A . Wood , T . MclW «' C . Warren , R . W . Gower , T . Ball , W . G . Waller , W . £ Barrett , and J . Hinds . Among the visitors were Bros-F . Taylor , VV . M ., H . Tufnell , J . W ., and C . W . Be » t » of 700 ; F . J . Down , b . W ., and S . Horton , J . W-, ' / ,, . W . Tucker and G . Trapnell , of 913 ; A . Deans , i > . ™ -J Capt . Woollett , S . W ., and T . Kobertson , P . M . and s 2299 ; C . Bone , 2332 : G . Davis , 1077 ; and A . Carr , w