Contents.

CONT ENTS .

United Grand Loelge 2 S 1 Grand Mark Lodge 2 S 2 R EPORTS OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 2 -4 Royal Arch 285 Masonic and General Tidings 2 S ; Notes on Art , & c 2 S 5

Meeting of Grand Lodge . -- . — , — " , „? The Election for thc Secretaryship of the Girls School .. 2 M The Anniversary Festival ofthe Boys' Scheiol 286 The Girls ' and the Bovs" School 287 Thc Collision in thc Channel 287 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Election of thc House Committee of'he Girls Scho ) 1 2 S 7 An Old Masonic Hook 287 Election ofthe Comirittccs for the Royal Masonic

Institution for Girls 2 = 7 Masonic Notes and Queries 28 S Reviews 28 S Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 288 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 2 S 9 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys ' . 2 S 9

The Election for thc Vacant Secretaryship of the Girls School 290 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Leicestershire 290 Inauguration ofthe Dc Lacy Preccptory 290 Provincial Grand Lodgeof Leicestershire and Rutland 290 Grand Masonic Concert 291 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 291 Advertisements 291 , 292 , i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v .., vi ., vii ., viii .

REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on "Wednesdays .

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The June Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . The M . W . Pro Granel Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , presided , and the other Grand Officers present were Lord Henniker , S . G . W . ; Sir Harcourt Johnstone , M . P ., J . G . W . ; | ohn Fawcett , as D . G . M . ; Sir Albert Wooels ( Garter ) ; 'John Havers , P . G . W . ; Montagu Gueit , P . G . M .

Dorset ; _ Eneas f . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . H . ; James Lewis Thomas , Assistant G . D . C . ; Erasmus Wilson , S . G . D . ; Col . Shadwell Gierke , S . G . D . ; J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . ; Rev . T . F . Raven-eliaw , P . G . C . ; Rev . Sir ] . Warren Hayes , P . G . C ; Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . D . ; Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; W . II . Lucia , G . S . B . ; John Boyd , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune ,

P . G . P . ; S . G . Foxall , P . G . P . ; Rev . J . Edmund Cox ., D . D ., P . G . C ; John Wright , P . G . P . j Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ; Edward S . Sne'l , P . G . D . ; James Glashier , P . G . D . ; Capt . W . Plait , P . G . W . ; John Whitwcll , M . P . P . G . W . ; Benj . Head , P . G . D . ; John Hervey , G . Secretary ; F . Robinson , P . G . A . D . C ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C ; Simeon C Hadley ,

P . G . A . D . C ; W . E . Gumb ' cton , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; Joseph C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; Charles A . Murton , P . G . D ., Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; E . J . Barron , P . G . D . ; Fred P . Cockerel ) , G . Sup . of Works ; Col . F . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; Gen . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Hon . Richard Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand ; Samuel Rawson ,

P . D . G . M . China ; Charles W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ; Rev . H . A . Pickard , G . C . ; Rev . W . A . Hill , G . C . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ; Henry Murray , P . D . G . M . China ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; W . Locock Webb , Q . C , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrell ,

P . G . D . ; J . T . Collins , P . G . S . B . ; W . T . Howe , G . P . ; W . Wilson , A . G . P . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . P . ; J . M . P . Montagu , J . G . D . ; E . E . Wendt , G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; Raphael Costa , J . G . D . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec , Charles Atkins , Dr . E . Brette , E . Cox , J . G . Marsh , W . Worrell , J . H . Southwood , H . C . Levander , W . Smallpeice , J . R . Goepcl , of Liverpool , Thos . Massa , James Terry ,

Magnus Ohren , Sigismund Rosenthal , D . R . Still , George Kenning , Frank Green , John Reed , W . T . Thompson , Walter Hopekirk , E . H . Thiellay , J . W . Baldwin , F . Barnes , A . A . Pendlebury , W . H . Lee , W . Dodd , E . D . Ewins , C . F . Hogard , H . A . Dubois , II . Massey ( Freemason ) ; the Grand Stewards , Past Grand Stewards , anel the Masters , Past Masters , and Warelens of private lodges , numbered

. between 400 and 500 . Granel Secretary ha \ ing read thc minutes of the last Quarterly Communication and of Grand Festival , the same were respectively put to Grand Lodge and confirmed . The balloti ng papers for thc election of the members of the Board of General Purposes , ofthe Colonial Board , and of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons were then distributed . Lord Carnarvon then rose and said : Brethren , I sliall proceed now to the first motion that stands on this paper . On Saturday , the nth of May , we were all startled in this country by the sudden and frightful news that an outrage had been attempted—that an outrageous attempt had been

made upon the life of the Emperor of Germany . ( Hear , hear . ) In consequence of that I gave notice of a resolution to the following effect : — "That this Grand Lodge agree in a vote of congratulation to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Germany , Grand Protector of Prussian Freemasons , on his happy and providential escape from the recent attempt on his life . " Brethren , only a few days since , I think on Monday , the 3 rd of June , we

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heard to our great sorrow that that foul attempt had been once more renewed , and at this time had becn renewed with far graver results . As the Emperor was driving through thc town , beloved by his people , with confidence in their loyalty —reposing , I should say , on their loyalty—he was wounded by the murderous aim of an ass s in , and at this moment a life very valuable in thc councils of Europe stands , it

may be said , in great danger . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , this crime is unhappily not the first which many of this generation have witnesseel ; but there has been generally a singular fortune , I might almost say a singular providence , which has turned aside thc bullet and the dagger of the assassin . ( Hear , hear . ) During thc lives t > f the present generation it would , perhaps , be not too much to say

that there has hardly been a single crowned head in Europe who has not at some time or other bee-i exposed to this terrible risk ; but the number of those who have fallen for many generations past might easily be counted on our fingers . If , inelecel ( which God forbid ) , this at tempt should end disastrously to the life of the Emperor of Germany , we can only say that one more life , certainly

not less illustrious than those which have been so taken , will have been most murderously carried off ; and if not less illustrious , certainly no Sovereign that I know in Europe has so little deserved such a fate as this . ( Hear , hear . ) His venerable age , his high character , his great public services tcf his country—for if he was not the sole author , he yet was the distinct embodiment and impersonation of

German unity—all these considerations might have pleaded for him ; and it may be truly said , that at this most critical juncture in the affaiis of Europe there is no life , perhaps , which coulel be so ill spared . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , apart from some few miscreants , I believe that every feeling in G .-rmany is absorbed in the one common sense of horror anil indignation at this

act ( hear , hear ) ; and the feeling in Germany simply reflects the feeling in Europe and in this country also . ( Heir , hear . ) It is not our habit , as you well know , for Grand Lodge to mingle in the political concerns of the elay ( hear , hear ); but this tragedy is one which rises almost above the ordinary political level , and there is this special reason why we may express our sentiments on this occasion , that the Emperor

of Germany , unlike many Sovereigns in Europe , has never been afraitl of Freemasonry . ( Hear , hear . ) He has identified himself with it , and he has hail the affections of the Freemasons of this country as much as of his own loyal subjects . ( Hear , hear . ) It is therefore in connection with him as the heael of the Prussian Freemasons that I now invite you to agree to this resolution . The tlisastrous

circumstances of the last few days have compelled mc to alter the terms which I should have originally submitted to you , and now , without further preface , 1 desire to propose to this Grand Lodge , perfectly secure as I am eif their hearty acquiescence in it : — "That this Grand Lodge desires to express its sorrow and indignation at the lat = foul attempt lo assassinate his Imperial Majesty thc Emperor of

Germany , Grand Protectcr of Prussian Freemasons , ami its trust that thc G . A . O . T . U . may be pleased to spare a life so valuable in the councils of Europe . " ( Hear , hear , and loud applause . ) Bro . J . Fawcett , Prov . G . M . for Durham : M . W . Pro G . M . and brethren , I beg to second thc proposition that has just been maele to you . In doing so it would ill

become me to attempt to make any observations supplementary to the forcible way in which thc proposition has been brought before GrantI Lodge , nor would I attempt to express sentiments which must be in the breast of every brother present . 1 beg to second the adoption of the amended motion which lias been maele . The Earl of Carnarvon : Brethren , is it your pleasure to agree to the resolution which has been movcel and

seconeled ? ( General cries of " All , all . " ) I have the satisfaction of declaring that it is unanimously agreed to . I will request the Granel Secretary to forward to me the record of this resolution , that I may transmit it in the first instance to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., that as a formal and solemn elocument it may receive his signature also . ( Hear , hear . ) The Earl of Carnarvon then moved : —

"That this Grand Lodge do grant the sum of one hundred pounds , to be paid out of the Fund of General Purposes , for the assistance of the members of the Igualdad Lodge , No . 633 , in the Island of Curat ; oa , West Indies , who have suffered from the hurricane vwhich occurred there on the 23 rd September , 1877 . " He said : Brethren , it was necessary to defer this on the last

occasion in consequence of some enquiries having to be made . Those enquiries have been made , and are perfectly satisfactory . We are simply following in this instance a precedent which has been repeated on more than one occasion . The hurricane referred to in this resolution was a very violent one , the damage done very great , the distress equally great ; and I doubt not Granel Lodge will agree to

this motion . I think I may , perhaps , mention incidentally that His Royal Highness the Grand Master took some interest personally in the vote . Bro . Fawcett : M . W . G . M ., I beg leave to second it . The motion was then cariied unanimously . The Earl of Carnarvon : Brethren , I come now to a matter of considerable importance . Grand Lodge will

remember that on the failure of the house in which for so long a time the funds of Grand Lodge had becn placed , a temporary arrangement became necessary . That arrangement was practically to open an account at the London and Westminster Bank , giving power to the Grand Secretary and to the President of the Board of General

Purposes to draw cheques upon that account . At the last meeting of Grand Lodge I explained , as far as it was possible the state of the case and our general prospects ; and I believe that what I then stated with regard to the future is in a very fair way to be verified . I hope that Grand Lodge will not be a loser to any -very large

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amount . ( Hear , hear . ) Meanwhile it was necessary to arrange somewhat more permanently for the disposition of our moneys , and also to look into the whole system under which we had hitherto be-en acting ; and on my advice Grand Lotlge appointed a Committee for that purpose . I was a member of that Committee . I took thc chair at its meetings ; I think that thc Commit ee , if I

may say so , entered very carefully into the business before them ; and I for one am perfectly sUisficd with thc results at which they arrived . I may also mention to Grand Lodge that the opiaion eif that Committee was unanimous . Grand Ltidgc will remember tint at the last meeting I advised that the election of the Grand Treasurer should feir the present be postponed ; and I think it

is desirable that that election should for a short time still stand over . ( Hear , hear . ) I asiprchend that there-, will be no practical inconvenience whatever arising to G .-and Lodge , and on the ether hand there will be fuller time allowed to Grand Lodge to sati-fy itself by lull inquiries as to the person ' who should occupy that important post . Brcthien , I hoiel

in my hand the report of the Committee , but I must frankly admit to Giand Lodge that unfortunately , by some inadvertence in giving the notice to night a mistake has occurred , and that full notice , which the Book of Constitutions requires when an alteration or a repeal cf the existing law takes place , has not been complied with , and , therefore , we are in this position—I cannot ask Grand Loelge , as I

had intendcel and contemplated , to pronounce an opinion upon thc clauses or provisions contained in that report , and , I think , it must stand over till the next Grand Lodge . At thc same time I think Grand Lodge will be glad to hear what that report is ( hear , hear' , and therefore I propose to read it to you in cxtenso , though , owing to the mistake , thc error which his been

committed , it is impossible for us technically to take any decision upon the report this evening . I do not think in this case that there will be any practical inconvenience . There is a resolution which I shall ask Grand Lodge to agree to which regards the actual money arrangements for thc immediate present . That , I am of opinion , they can agree to at once ; but the main body of the report

must stand over . Grand Lodge , on the other hand , will have the advantage during the next three months of considering that repert very carefully , and they will be all the better prepared when wc meet again to express an opinion on any particular part of it . I therefore will read at once this report . I shall reael it only for the information of the Grand Loelge . "The Committee appointed at the last

Granel Lodge to enquire into anil report upon the whole of our financial and banking arrangements beg to report that they have carefully considered thc matters relcrred t . ) them , and villi a view lo averting in thc future a similar catastrophe to that which has recently occurred , they arc eif thc unanimous opinion that ii'i single in lividual shoulil be entrusted henceforth wilh the funds of the Grand Lodge ,

and they recommend that the current accounts be kept at the Bank of England , and that such accounts be in the names of the Grand or thc Pro Grand Mast r , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Treasurer , v > ho shall give the requisite authority tothe Bank to pay all cheques signed as heretofore , and in all cases countersigned by thc Granel Secretary . " I may just mention for the information of

Grand Lodge that the power now given is to the Grand Secretary , the President of the Board of General Purposes , and the President of the Board of Benevolence , anel when those officers are absent , the locum tenens of each is authorised to sign . "The Committee have made the necessary enquiries and have ascertained that ttie Bank of England will be quite willing to carry out this

arrangement . Certain alterations in thc Book of Constitutions will in consequence be necessary , and the Committee therefore beg to recommend the following resolution to the consideration of Grand Lodge" ( which of course I cannot put ) " First , to repeal thc words of Clause 3 on page 35 of thc Book of Constitutions , anel to substitute for them the following—All moneys belonging to the Grand Lodge shall

be deposited in the Bank of England in the names of the Grand Master , or Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Treasurer . The duties of the Grand Treasurer shall be to keep a general supervision of thc accounts , to sign the cheques , which must be contcrsigncd by the Grand Secretary , for all moneys duly voted by the Grand Loelge , and generally to assist and advise the

Trustees anel Executive Officers in the due and faithful administration of the funds of the Fraternity . Thc accounts shall be annually audited by the professional auditor , to be appointed by the Grand Lodge pursuant to a resolution passed in Grand Loelge on the 23 rd June , 1859 . " Brethren , that is the report . It will now be practically in the hands of Grand Lodge for the next three

months , and at the following Quarterly Communication I hope that we shall be prepared to take formal action upon it . Thc only resolution which I should now wish to put to you is to this effect—because that seems to be necessary in order to carry on , I may say , our current business— " That henceforth all moneys belonging to thc Grand Lodge be deposited in the Bank of England in thc

names of the Grand Master or the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Granel Treasurer , they giving authority to the Bank to honour the cheques drawn as now by the Presidents of the various Boards , in all cases countersigned by the Granel Secretary . " Granel Lodge will perceive that all those questions relating to the functions , the authority , and the position of the Grand

Treasurer are reserved for the next Quarterly Communication , and the only power which is now asked is that this money should be deposited in the Bank , and that power should be given to certain individuals to draw cheques upon it . ( After a communication from Bro . Havers . ) I am reminded very properly that inasmuch as the appoint ment of the Grand Treasurer is postponed , the words