Correspondence.

Correspondence

THE MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In reply to the letter of my friend and Brother George Bo ' . rd , which appeared in last wesk's issue , may I say I quite agree with him that every brother in every lodge should qualify as life governor of each

of the great Chanties , and , if he belongs to a province that has a local fund , should also be a subscriber to that . The crux of the position , however , is this , lodges are too apt to accep any one who can scrape " . together the amount necessary for the fees , and very shortly

many of these ( highly respectable persons ) become a charge on the Craft , and ought never to have been admitted amongst us , but should have joined some benefit society . This is a matter which year by year is coming more home to us , and our rulers should do all in their power to check the evil . —Yours fraternally ,

ZILLWOOD MILLEDGE , " P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Vice-Chairman D . M . C The Fernery , Weymouth , June 2 nd , 18 94 .

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" T EIGNMOUTH THROUGH A CAMERA " ( J . L . Allday Edmund-street , Birmingham ) . —This is an excellent compani in to one recently issued of Exeter , and , as with that beautiful work , is artistically and generally a valuable and interesting souvenir . The text is by the Rev . R . D . Maxwell , and we earnestly hope he will do several others of our " watering places , " and in the same form . VV <

slid the very pretty booklet ( with the fine vi ; ws ) was of the same style as the " Exeter through a Camera , " and so it is , only much better ; for , of the kind , it his no superior and few , if any , equils , for it is published at one shillinr only , and contains quite a number of most choice reproductions of photographs by Valentine of "bonnie Dundee , " each of

which is well worth the price asked for the lot , together with the racy and interesting account of the town and neighbourhood b y Mr . Maxwell . We shall err by saying hut little about this remarkable booklet , quarto size , sewn at the left and thus admirably suiting the exquisite views , as our space is so limited . Our advice therefore to intending tourists is " Get it . "

" FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF _ DERBYSHIRE . " —This well known-and valuable Masonic Annual is in its 19 th year of publication , and continues to be ably edited by Bro . Wm . Naylor , the respected Prov . G . Secretary . This accurate c impilation for 1804 is on the same lines as its immediate predecessors , and gives a full account of all the lodges and chapters and other Masonic bodies in the province , as well as complete

particulars as to the votes for the Central Masonic Charities . There are 25 lodges in the province , and together they and the members have a total of 4413 votes for the London Institutions , and for the Mark PiovinCe , which includes four counties , there are 705 votes for the " Mark Educational and Annuity Fund . " A most creditable record , and proves that enthusiastic Craftsmen do not forget the "distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart . "

"FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY FORTHE PROVINCE OF ESSEX , 1894 . "—Bro . Thomas J . Railing , the zealous Prov . G . Sec , is the editor of this excellently printed Masonic directory for the province , and as it is now in its ioth year of publication , it may be looked upon as one of the permanent and useful accessories of the Essex Craft . The particulars of the 36 lodges ( three more than in 1893 , and still increasing ) , the 11 chapters , and other organisations , are ably arranged , and are most suggestive

of the progress of the Craft in the province , under the genial rule of the Right Hon . the Earl of Warwick as Prov . G . M ., and the skilful management of the Prov . G . Sec . The total votes of the Charities amount to the large number of 9344 , in lieu of 9033 last year , which' for some 1800 members is most creditable . The tables are capitally arranged , and in over 100 pages there is an immense quantity of most valuable information .

"THE STANDARD POSTAGE STAMP CATALOGUE , 1894 . "—This remarkable publication is in its 54 th edition , and may be had from the well-known and respected firm , the Scott Stamp and Coin Co ., 18 , East 23 rd-street , New York , for half-a-croton , post free . It extends to some 600 pages , and is brimful of information , and numerous illustrations on nearly every page . The prices are very fair for

used and unused stamps- and with such a Guide young Philatelists are practically independent . Its value , however , is great for any and all collectors , and its preparation must have required the labour of a life-time to thus complete and ably arrange such an enormous mass of particulars . It must be seen to be appreciated , the wonder to us being that evsr such a compilition can pay .

"SCOTT STAMP AND COIN COMPANY PREMIUM LIST OR PRICKS PAID BY THE FIRM FOR ALL AMERICAN , COLONIAL , AND UNITED STATES GOLD , SILVER AND COPPER COINS , SIC . " ~ This is the 12 th edition , and will doubtless soon be in the 13 th , for it is a most popular method to indicate the value of coins from a dealer ' s standpoint , and most fair withal . ( Free by post

for 6 d . ) The same enterprising company have issued the "Columbian World's Fair Souvenir , " being the smallest medalette of the Lord s Prayer ever coined , having Columhus on the obverse . If 7 J 0 ; . be sent to the firm at their establishment , 18 , East Twenty-third Street , New York , U . S . A ., a specimen would be sent , in heavy gold plate . Its diameter is about one third of an inch !

" HISTORY OK ST . J ' LODGE , NO . 32 S , TOROUAY , UY W . BRO . J CHAPMAN , P . M ., & c , Sic . "—Bro . Chapman , whose name is known to our readers as the writer of a work on "The Great Pyramid and Freemasonry , " and as the editor of "Metham ' s Masonic Orations , " lias entered the lists as a I odge historian , and g ives us all he has been able to learn about the lodge of which he is a Past

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Master . We welcome all these efforts in thc interest of Masonic archaeology , but could have wished that in this case either that the material had been more ample , or the writer ' s efforts to obtain it had been more successful , but this was the author ' s misfortune , and not his fault . Practically it deals with facts in the memory of existing brethren , and Bro . Chapman explains that so long ago as 1871 he made diligent search for the old records of the

lodge , but could only learn that all the old minutes and documents had been consumed by a lire that had destroyed all the effects of one of the founders . A list of meeting places is given , apparently from Bro . John Lane ' s " Masonic Records , 1717-1 SS 6 , " but arethere not ' other places that might be noted as the result of later researches . The Carnarvon warrant mentioned has no connection with the one of St . John's , No . 32 S , of 1 S 10 , as it was dead long before then .

The re-issues of defunct warrants 1 S 00 to 1 S 11 were due to the Act of Parliament 1779 , of which No . 32 S is an instance . The book is interesting as a record of known f let ? , it is well got up , and may possibly lead to a fuller history being published some day . There is an interesting apptndix , containing a ritual as used at the laving of the foundation-stone of the Masonic Hall , Torquay , in 1 S 57 . The publication of the list of Past Masters given on page 25 , ought to bring additions from local sources .

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CROYDON . Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 21 st ult . Among those present were Comps . Major T . W . Richardson , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; R . Gowan , H . ; J . Costello , P . Z ., as J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , D . G . D . C , S . E . and Lane , Janitor . Comps . J . Boulton , Lieut .-Colonel T . Tully , and Dr . Beardmore were visitors .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read anJ confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Comps . Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , P . Z . 141 , and Dr . Beardmore , late 9 , as joining members , and it proved to be unanimous . The election of First and Second Principals for the year ensuing then took place as follows : Comps . R . Gowan , M E . Z ., and Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , H . The election of Third Principal stood over . Comp . Capt . Walls , P . Z ., was re-elected S . E ., and Comp . Dr . Beardmore , S . N . Comp . Lane was

reelected Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Major T . VV . Richardson for his services as First Principal , and a Past Principal's jewel was voted tohi-n . An apology for non-attendance was received from Comp . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . Surrey , & c . A congratulatory vote was passed to Comp . Capt . Walls upon his recent accession to honours in Grand Chapter . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . A few toasts were honoured . DONCASTER .

St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —This chapter was held in St . George ' s Rooms , on Friday evening , the 1 st instant , when there were present Comps . Spegler , M . E . Z . ; W . Hirst , acting H . ; J . Constable , J . ; C . Goldthorpe , S . E . ; J . H . Pawson , S . N . ; F . Webb , H ., acting P . S . ; J . Fitzgerald . P . S . E . ; and F . Rand , P . Z ., P . G . J . Bro . VV . Mason having been duly exalted to this superior Degree as a serving companion , the chapter was closed .

LIVERPOOL . Mariners Chapter ( No . 249 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . There were presentComps . R . Shacklady , M . E . Z . ; Thos . Mason , II . ; J . Proctor , I . ; G . S . Willings , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; Alex . Co'ter , P . Z ., P . P . G S . B . ; Chas . Fothergill , P . Z ., P . P . A .

G . S . ; J . Bowyer , I ' . Z . ; R . G . Bradly , P . Z . ; J . C Robinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . E . ; J . H . Linaker , S . E . ; R A . Parker , S . N . ; T . Littleby , P . S . ; W . J . Doran Janitor ; and others . Visitors : Comps . John Fletcher , P . Z 1070 ; R . VV . Gow , P . Z . S 23 ; F . j . ] arman , P . Z ., P . G S . B . ; J . J . Boyle , M . E . Z . S 23 ; W . McGinley , M . E . Z 6 73 ; J . A . Armstrong , P . Z . 14 S ; E . R . Lathom , P . Z

594 , P . G . D . C . ; \ V . F . Robinson , M . E . Z . 241 ; Win . Savage , P . Z . 241 , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Hockin , P . Z . 6 73 ; and VV . B . Roberts , J . 14 S . The chapter was opened , and after the minutes had been read and confirmrd , Comp . Willings , P . Z ., proceeeled to install the three Principals , Comps . Thos . Mason , M . E . Z . ; J . Proctor , H . ; and J . H . Linaker , J . The following

officers were then invested . Comps . Thos Clarke , S . E . ; R . A . Parkin , S . N . ; I . C . Robinson , P . Z .. Treas . ; T . Littleby , P . S . ; T . Willings , A . S . ; and W . J . Doran , Janitor . A vote of thanks was pas-fed to Comp . Willings for thc very efficient manner he had pei formed the installation ceremony . The sum of two guineas was voted to thc West

Lancashire Masonic Hamer Fund . During the evening the I . P . Z ., Comp . Shacklady , was presented with a gold P . Z . ' s jewel in recognition of his services . The companions then adjourned to the banquet-room , where a most pleasant evening was spent . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning . The Catenarian Arch , supplied by the same companion , was very favourably commented on by the numerous Prov . Grand Officers and P . Zs .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . CHARLES OFFORD BURGESS was duly installed , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., W . M . of the Molesey Lodge , No . 2473 , by Bro . J . D . Langton , P . P . J . G . W ., and first Master of the lodge , as reported elsewhere . He was initiated in the Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , in 188 7 , and became a founder of the Holborn Lodge , No . 2398 , in 1891 , and in same year

became a joining member of the Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 . He afterwards was a founder of the Ascot Lodge , No . 2460 , of which he is now J . W ., and last year was a founder of the Molesey Lodge , and its lirst S . VV . He was exalted in the Lebanon Chapter , No . 1326 , and was one of the founders of the Emblematic Chapter , No . 1321 , and of the Covent Garden Chapter .

No . 1614 , in which he holds the office of Treasurer . He is a Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities , and served as Steward of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in May last , taking up the largest list in the Province of Surrey , except that of the Chairman ,

Col . Noel Money . He was also one of the founders of the Anglo-American Conclave , No . 6 , of the Order of the Secret Monitor , and is a member of the Palestine Sovereign Chapter of Rose Croix , to which lodges and chapters he is still a subscribing member , and holds office in all of them .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Duke of Fife Chapter ( No . 2345 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on the nj'h ult ., when when there were present : Comps . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas ., M . E . Z . ; J . Wyer , P . Z . H ., M . E . Z . elect . ; J . W . Foikard , J ., H . elect ; A . Harvey , S . N ., J . elect ; C . Woods , S . E . ; A . J . Randall , ist Asst . Soj . ; Boswell , 2 nd

Asst . Soj . ; Bonner , Stwd . ; Robertson , 1 reas . ; and Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . I * . Pilditch , P . Z 7 ( 16 ; H . Longhurst , Org . 121 C ; K . J . Voisey , P . Z . 1329 ; and H . Bond , P . Z . G 19 ; The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for absence were received from Comps . E . Letchworth , G . S . E . j J . Mitchell , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; and J . Andrews . The installation ceremonies

were then performed by Comp . R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., who has regularly helped the chapter , and who performed the ceremonies in the excellent style ( or which he ii noted . The oflicers for the ensuing year are : Comps . J . Wyer , M . E : Z . ; S . Cohcrane , l . P . Z . ; J . W . Foikard , II . ; A . Harvey , J . ; C . Woods , S . E . ; A . Robertson , Treas . ; J . A . Randall ,

P . Soj . ; W . G . Boswell , ist Asst . Soj . ; S . Bonner , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; C . W . Munslow , Stwd . ; and C . Patrick , Janitor . The companions afterwards dined together , and the banquet was of Comp . Clemoiv's very best . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the evening was passed with harmony .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The happy accident that the Lord Mayor and both the Sheriffs of London are all members of the Craft , lent additional attraction to the now usual Civic visit to the above Institution , which took place in "semistate " last Saturday . The afternoon , fortunately , proved exceptionally fine , and the scene in the grounds on the arrival , punctually at half-past three , of the

handsome carriages containing the City magnates w ; i > excessively bright and animated . Upwards of an hour was agreeably spent in witnessing the calisthenic , musical , and vocal accomplishments of the pupils , which were , as is always the case , excellently performed . The LORD MAYOR addressed the children in feeling

terms , expressing the satisfaction with which he and the 1 ady Mayoress had paid them a visit , and warmly praised their efficiency both in the exercises they had then witnessed , and in the good results of the year ' s examination , on which he especially complimented Miss Davis , the principal , and her staff of teachers , all of whom , he was pleased to hear , had been trained

in the School . Their bright and healthy appearance under the care of Miss Buck , the matron , and those in her department , was also particularly gratifying . Alderman and Sheriff DIMSDALE , Grand Treasurer ; and Alderman and Sheriff MOORE also spoke in terms of warm commendation .

Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , representing Bro . Edward Terry , the Chairman of the month , who was professionally engaged in London , thanked thc Lord Mayor and Sheriffs for their kind attendance . A large number of visitors were present 011 this very interesting occasion .

Birth.

Birth .

MAKEHAM . —On the 31 st ult ., at 330 , New Cross-road , S . H ., the wife of H . W . Payne Makeham , M . R . C . S , Eng ., L . R . C . P ., L . S . A . Lond ., W . M . 15511 , New Cross Lodge , of a son .