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housewives amongst us , and to all who are not above the very common sense , and perhaps even vulgar consideration , of sanitary conditions and healthy homes . Some of our friends may sometimes press on their young families especially the neglect ot those precautions which sagacious experts and the unfailing laws of Hygiene recommend and command .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
47 ] OPERATIVE MASONS . Can any correspondent tell us whether the English Operative Masons preserve any legends , Masonic or otherwise . We have been assured un good authority that they do , however imperfectly or confusedly . MASONIC STUDENT .
48 ] COLLEGIA SCRIB / E . In an article on the Collegia in "The Masonic Monthly , " I said that I had not been able to find " Scriba :, " as attached to the Collegia . Curiously enough Bro . Gould and I were turning over "Gruter , " and there , lo and behold ! we came quite by chance on an inscription
( while we were looking for another ) , p . 26 S , vol . 1 ., where the Coll . of Tignar , Carpenters , raise a votive Tablet , with a large number , probably of Quinquennales , ( for the inscription is mutilated ) , a long list of Honorati , with their names , six Scribie with their names , of which only four are fully preserved , Valerius Haricus , Luceius Hermes , Monnienus Tudienus , Marsenno Castus . MASONIC STUDENT .
49 ] METROPOLITAN PROVINCES . William Preston , in his " Illustrations of Masonry , " Ed . 1792 , p . 30 S , reviewing the Grand Mastership of the Duke of Beaufort , 1767-71 , says : — " Another new appointment likewise took place during his grace ' s administration , viz . the office of General Inspectors or Provincial Grand Masters for lodges within the bills of mortality ; but the majority of the lodges in London disapproving the appointment , the authority was soon after withdrawn . " R . F . GOULD .
50 I THE 66 th REGIMENT . In the Freemason of week before last , the corps which formerly bore the above title , is styled " The 2 nd Battalion of the good old 66 th Regiment . " The expression is incorrect , as the " Battalion " referred to , is the " good old 66 th Regiment itself , " now linked with the old 49 th
Regiment , and forming with the latter , the present " Berkshire Regiment . " Amongst the characteristics of the existing 2 nd Battalion of the "Berkshire Regiment" ( late 66 th Foot ) , the partiality of its rank and file for Freema-onry , might have been cited . No less than four warrants of constitutions ( Irish ) , have been granted to this distinguished corps viz . Nos . 392 ( 1763 ); 53 S ( 1777 ); 5 S 0 O 7 S 0 ); and 6 5 6 ( iSoS ) . R- F- GOULD .
THE MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON . One of your correspondents , a few weeks since , inquired what had become of a model of Solomon ' s Temple exhibited in London some time in the seventeenth century . If your correspondent will examine the file of the Daily Advertiser , March nth 1730 , he will see this curious advertisement referring , I think , to the model named :
" The price is onlv one shilling each person , to be seen at the Royal Exchange every day The Model of the Temple of Solomon with all . its porches , walls , gates , chambers and holy vessels , the great altar of the burntoffering , the moulten sea , the lavas , the sanctum sanitorum with the Ark of the Covenant , the mercy seat and golden cherubims , the altar of incense , the candlesticks
tables of shew-bread , with the two famous pillars called Joachin ( sic ) and Boaz . " Within the Model are 2000 chambers and winoows , and pillars 7000 . The Model is thirteen feet high and eighty feet round . Likewise the Model of the Tabernacle of Moses and the Ark of the Covenant , wherein is the law of Mosesthe pot of the manna and the rod of Aaron , the urim
, thummimm , with all the other vessels . The printed description of it with twelve fine cuts to be had at the same place at five shillings a book . "N . B . —The public is desired to take notice that the sanctum santorum with all the holy vessels is new gilt ; likewise is lately new gilt the windows of the Court of the
Gentiles . The floors of the Temple are all new painted and all appears much finer and richer than before . This Temple is to be seen from 10 in the morning till 5 o'clock at night , at the back of the Royal Exchange as you go up stairs , the first door on the right hand over against the East Indies Company ' s Tea Warehouse . " ROBERT MORRIS . La Grange , Kentucky , U . S . A .
The French Episcopal Organ And Freemasonry.
THE FRENCH EPISCOPAL ORGAN AND FREEMASONRY .
It is with very great regret we lately read an article in the " Monde , " the French Episcopaj Organ , denouncing our Order and twitting England with countenancing Freemasonry here and on the Continent . The at tide went on to say that the Roman Catholic church whilst show
condemns secret societies , and that the Pope , - ing h'S warme » t | sympthy with Ireland , has never ceased to st gmatise societies as being the cause of all rebellion and di < = o der . and after joining them , the people " end by losing religion . " All Europe may be said ^ o be undermined with secret societies , " so the writer went on to say , and by
their means Socialism has taken a firm hold of the people in all countries . We can only express our pity—we will not say disgust—at such an article as this . In spite of it , our Order has floutished ; aye , and will flourish . It is grossly unfair to class Freemasonry with what are called secret societies , for these are usually understood as politica .
The French Episcopal Organ And Freemasonry.
societies . Who can dare to say that Freemasonry interferes , or has any influence , in politics in England ? Are not its leaders men of both political parties ? and do they not meet in lodges on common ground , for once having left outside the door of the lodge their political differences ? We have felt it ourselves . It is most refreshing to meet one's brother in a true Masonic spirit within the lodge when outside of it one differs in toto from him in the matter of
politics . There are secret societies and secret societies . Freemasonry cannot be mentioned in the same breath with Socialism or Communism ; and the Romish Church knows full well that to class them all under one head , and to hurl its anathemas at them one and all is immoral and unjust . Can the "Monde" give us one instance of English Freemasonry assisting rebellion or endeavouring to induce law breaking . No , a thousand times , no ;
but rather do we learn from our Order to keep the laws of the realm in which we live , and to be true and peaceful citizens . Masonry speaks to us of love and peace , not of hatred and civil war . We have no animosity to the Romish Church , and would allow her as much freedom as is allowed to any other form of religion ; but we do protest most emphatically against her continuous assaults upon our Ancient , and , we may say , religious Order . The was a
time , and we rejoice it is past , when Roman Catholics enjoyed few privileges in this country , and had not the franchise , but by the passing of the Catholic Conscription Act , thev have the same privileges in England as other people , and no honest person can deny that they are not as loyal to their sovereign as any other section of the torn munity . It would be as unjust lo accuse our fellow-Roman Catholic subjects of being banded against the Oueen and
the laws of the realm as it is unjust of them to accuse our Order of being an instigator—as many secret societies also are—of Socialism . We perfectly understand that the Roman Church cannot recognise Masonry ; we do not ask her to do so ; she recognises no orgarisation that is not directly under the control of her hierarchy and clergy , but we do ask her to let us alone , and not to disseminate that which must be known to be untrue . —Communicated .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Eratt Jtlascntra , TEMPERANCE- IN - THE-EAST LODGE ( No . S 9 S ) . —An important meeting of this Iodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Poplar . Present : Bros . C . C . Chapman , VV . M . ; Saunders , acting S . VV . ; F . W . Pulsford , J . W . ; I . B . Waller , P . M . Treas ;; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M . Sec ; G . Sidders , S . D . ; W . J . E , Butcher , J . D . ; M . Sherwin , Org . Past Masters ' : C . Scrutton , H . Rogers , S . Birch , and H . Cooper , also Bros ,
J . Dewey , W . Goatley , J . Macarty , J . Byford , J . VV . Carter , VV . Boaz , M . Gordon , I . Swan , J . Trebell , G . Seale , J . Dorton , H . Lambert , VV . T . Miller , J . Cope , VV . Stewart , Stewart Tyler , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . How , D . C . 141 ; L . Eiiling , 1259 ; R . Nash , 1 S 4 ; E . H . Willson , W . N . S 61 ; C . D . Bromley , 212 ; A . Brookson , P . M . 1604 ; G . C . Pulsford , Sec . 1593 ; J . F . Hills , P . M . 1224 , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Suffolk : W . Stapleton , J . W . 13 S 2 ;
and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 , 13 S 2 ( Freemason ) . Lodge having been opened and minutes submitted and confirmed , the ballot box was broughtinto requisition for the admission of Messrs . Thos . Church , Henry Newcombe , and John J . C . Clark , three candidates for admission into the Order . This proving favourable , Bro . Chapman , the W . M . ( who had introduced all the candidates ) , proceeded to initiate them into the secrets of the Order in a highly
impressive and effective manner . Of the candidates for the other Degrees , Bro . J . Macarthy alone was in attendance , and was tested as to his proficiency and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the Degree of F . C . was most capitally worked on behalf of that brother . Lodge was closed down and the brethren who had been entrusted with the important duty of revising the bye laws of the lodge , submitted the result of their labours . After ample
discussion their various alterations and amendments were unanimously adopted . Among changes embodied in the new code of laws are increase of fee for initiation and for joining members affiliating from other constitutions , and notably a provision to devote a fixed sum from every joining and initiation fee to form a Fund of Benevolence . We need scarcely say we congratulate the lodge upon these steps in the right direction and wish it continued prosperity .
" Hearty good wishes " having been given and names given for admission into the Order , lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The creature comforts were next attended to in capital style , and after the neccessary time had been devoted to this agreeable operation after labour , Bro . Chapman introduced the usual loyal and Craft toasts , all of which were duly received and acknowledged , Bro . Sherwin , Organist ,
supplying the usual music . In giving the toast of "The W . M . " Bro . Finch said they had ample opportunity that evening of witnessing the excellent working of the VV . M .. He was sure Bro . Chapman had given the highest satisfaction to both the old and the new members of the lodge , and they might be sure that during Bro . Chapman ' s year of office the duties of W . M . would be well rendered .
Bro . Chapman expressed his thanks for the kind manner in which tlie toast had been proposed and received . All he could say was he hoped to do better whilst in ofiice . "The Initiates " were next honoured , a cordial welcome being offered them . Bro . Henry Newcombe returned thanks for himself and his co-initiates . He was deeply gratified at his reception as a brother , and hoped and trusted to prove worthy of
what was required of htm . "The Visitors" were next toasted , Bro . Chapman dwelling upon the pleasure he felt , in company with all the members of the Temperance-in-the-Ea t Lodge , in welcoming so many and distinguished brethren . Bro . Chapman hoped that whenevever possible they would honour the lodge again . Bro . Hills , P . P . G . J . W . Suffolk , responded on behalf of himself and the visiting brethren . He expressed the high degree of pleasure it afforded him to witness the working
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of the W . M . and the lodge generally . It was pleasant to see a W . M . performing the duties of his office , and nut leaning upon some P . M . or learned Preceptor to do his work for him . He ( Bro . Hills ) had frequently witnessed this state of things , and he congratulated the lodge upon the efficiency it displayed , and hoped to pay it another visit .
Ihe Past Masters " were next honoured , and a thoroughly hearty response was given , evincing the popularity of these brethren . Bro . Finch ably replied on their behalf . The toast of "The Press" was responded to by Bro . G . H . Stephens .
The Ollicers of the Lor ] cjc" nere next toasted , and the Tyler ' s toast ended a thoroughly harmonious gathering of the brethren . " Some capital songs enlivened the proceedings from Bros . Brookson , Sherwin , Newcombe , Butcher , Stapleton , and Bro . Stevens gave by request , one of his favourite recitations .
STAR LODGE ( No . 127 s . )—! n presence of a large assembly of the Craft , at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday last , Sept . 1 st . Bro . j . S . Leaper wasinstalled VV . M . of this popular and nourishing lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . S . Marlcctis . The lodge was opened in due form b y Bro . S . Markctis , W . M supported by following ofiicers and brethren : Bros .
J . S . Leaper , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Elliott , J . W . ; Turnbull , S . D . ; Moss , J . D . ; Duperoy , I . G ., P . M ; Williams , sen ., treasurer , P . M . ; Williams , jun ., Secretary ; VV . Kipps , P . M . ; also Bros . Ashton , Vallentine , Block , Needham , Crook , D'Alessandin , Austin , Vicars , Delpietro , and Pringle , and many others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . ThomasP . M . 1446
, ; Wise , P . M . 115 S ; Darch , P . M ., 72 ; Wilcox , Walter Wood , 193 ; Horton , 72 ; George , 1446 ; Nettlefold and Freeman . The minutes of the last Iodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Smith , which being unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Lodge was then opened , and Bros .
Delpietro and Pringle were raised to the degree of M . M . The next business before the lodge was that of installation , and Bro . Leaper being presented and having assented to the ancient charges , the ceremony was performed in an impressive and able manner by Bro . Maiketis . Bro . Leaper then invested the following brethren as his officers , accompanying each collar with a few congratulatory remarks : Bro . Elliott , S . W . ; Turnbull , l . W . ; Moss , S . D . ;
Cavalier , J . D . ; Tong , I . G . ; Marl'etls , I . P . M . ; VV . E . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; C . VV . Williams , P . M ., Sec : Vallentine , D . of C . ; Ashton , W . S . After the presentation of a handsome jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Marketis , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , presided over in a most genial manner by Bro . Leaper . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with
enthusiasm . Bro . Marketis , P . M ., then gave "The Health of the VV . M . " who , in reply , acknowledged the kind feeling shown in the terms just used . It had been from his initiation his ambition to become VV . M . of the lodge , and he trusted his performance of the honourable duties would satisfy all concerned , especially as he was certain he could
at all times rely on the support and sympathy of his officers and the Past Masters of the lodge . Other toasts followed in rapid succession , enlivened by some good vocal music by Bros . Kipps , P . M ., Nettlefold , Horton , Vallentine , and others . In replying to " The Officers " toast , Bro . Moss , S . D ., drew attention to the satisfactory position of the Charitable
Association in connection with the lodge of instru ction of which he is Preceptor , stating that in little over twelve months upwards of £ 100 had been contributed by its m-ans to the Masonic Charities . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close in excellent time for many of the visiting brethren who had come down from town .
ST . MARY ABBOTTS LODGE ( No . 1974 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Kensington , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . Capt . Adolphus Nicols , presided , supported by Bros . Capt . Hy . Smith Andrews , S . VV . ; and Francis Henry Gruggen , J . W . The following brethren were ballotted for , and elected as joining members : Bros . Geo . Capper
Harding , P . M . 123 S ; Wm . Cunninghem Glen , P . G . S . ; Wm . Weaver , S . W . 123 S ; Rev . Chas . Darby Reade , W . M . 1642 ; Reuben Chas . Green , 1642 ; and Rev . William Francis , P . C . 251 . The ballot was then taken for Tom Ferrers Guy as an initiate , and approved . The VV . M . invested Bros . Gruggen , as J . W ., and G C . Harding , as Secretary . Several very
handsome presents to the lodge were mentioned for the next ordinary meeting . Bros . Alfred VVilliam , 14 , and Dr . pt . i Sk'nner » P . M . 665 , were proposed as joining members . The lodge was closed in due form , the proceedings having passed off in the most agreeable manner , The VV . M remarked that even when there was no set work before the lodge , the brethren micht dlwavs emnlov
their time profitably . There was alwajs the work of mutual instruction to be done , and he proposed introducing the working of one or more of the Fifteen Sections , on occasions like the present . Accordingly Ihe W . M . put the questions of the First Section to the J . \ V ., who having answered in a very efficient manner proceeded in return to question the VV . M . on the Second Section . The sections | having been satisfactorily worked , the lodge was closed .
JERSEY—St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 95 S ) . —The usual meetingpf this influential and select lodge took place at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult . The following members were present : Bros , the R . W . Colonel E . C . Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . ; J . G . Pallet , P . M . 244 and 1003 , VV . M . ; Thos . Baudains , S . W . j Walks
K D . , J . W . ; H . Poole , S . D . j W . II . Chapman , P . M ., Treas . ; H . M . Walden , P . M . 1003 and 95 S , Sec . J . Oatley , P . M . 590 and 95 S ; J . Mersels , and C . M . May . Among the visitors were Bros . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; \ ( J Le Sueur , P . S . G . VV . ; P . E . Sohier , P . G , Sec . ; and a number of influential brethren .
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housewives amongst us , and to all who are not above the very common sense , and perhaps even vulgar consideration , of sanitary conditions and healthy homes . Some of our friends may sometimes press on their young families especially the neglect ot those precautions which sagacious experts and the unfailing laws of Hygiene recommend and command .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
47 ] OPERATIVE MASONS . Can any correspondent tell us whether the English Operative Masons preserve any legends , Masonic or otherwise . We have been assured un good authority that they do , however imperfectly or confusedly . MASONIC STUDENT .
48 ] COLLEGIA SCRIB / E . In an article on the Collegia in "The Masonic Monthly , " I said that I had not been able to find " Scriba :, " as attached to the Collegia . Curiously enough Bro . Gould and I were turning over "Gruter , " and there , lo and behold ! we came quite by chance on an inscription
( while we were looking for another ) , p . 26 S , vol . 1 ., where the Coll . of Tignar , Carpenters , raise a votive Tablet , with a large number , probably of Quinquennales , ( for the inscription is mutilated ) , a long list of Honorati , with their names , six Scribie with their names , of which only four are fully preserved , Valerius Haricus , Luceius Hermes , Monnienus Tudienus , Marsenno Castus . MASONIC STUDENT .
49 ] METROPOLITAN PROVINCES . William Preston , in his " Illustrations of Masonry , " Ed . 1792 , p . 30 S , reviewing the Grand Mastership of the Duke of Beaufort , 1767-71 , says : — " Another new appointment likewise took place during his grace ' s administration , viz . the office of General Inspectors or Provincial Grand Masters for lodges within the bills of mortality ; but the majority of the lodges in London disapproving the appointment , the authority was soon after withdrawn . " R . F . GOULD .
50 I THE 66 th REGIMENT . In the Freemason of week before last , the corps which formerly bore the above title , is styled " The 2 nd Battalion of the good old 66 th Regiment . " The expression is incorrect , as the " Battalion " referred to , is the " good old 66 th Regiment itself , " now linked with the old 49 th
Regiment , and forming with the latter , the present " Berkshire Regiment . " Amongst the characteristics of the existing 2 nd Battalion of the "Berkshire Regiment" ( late 66 th Foot ) , the partiality of its rank and file for Freema-onry , might have been cited . No less than four warrants of constitutions ( Irish ) , have been granted to this distinguished corps viz . Nos . 392 ( 1763 ); 53 S ( 1777 ); 5 S 0 O 7 S 0 ); and 6 5 6 ( iSoS ) . R- F- GOULD .
THE MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON . One of your correspondents , a few weeks since , inquired what had become of a model of Solomon ' s Temple exhibited in London some time in the seventeenth century . If your correspondent will examine the file of the Daily Advertiser , March nth 1730 , he will see this curious advertisement referring , I think , to the model named :
" The price is onlv one shilling each person , to be seen at the Royal Exchange every day The Model of the Temple of Solomon with all . its porches , walls , gates , chambers and holy vessels , the great altar of the burntoffering , the moulten sea , the lavas , the sanctum sanitorum with the Ark of the Covenant , the mercy seat and golden cherubims , the altar of incense , the candlesticks
tables of shew-bread , with the two famous pillars called Joachin ( sic ) and Boaz . " Within the Model are 2000 chambers and winoows , and pillars 7000 . The Model is thirteen feet high and eighty feet round . Likewise the Model of the Tabernacle of Moses and the Ark of the Covenant , wherein is the law of Mosesthe pot of the manna and the rod of Aaron , the urim
, thummimm , with all the other vessels . The printed description of it with twelve fine cuts to be had at the same place at five shillings a book . "N . B . —The public is desired to take notice that the sanctum santorum with all the holy vessels is new gilt ; likewise is lately new gilt the windows of the Court of the
Gentiles . The floors of the Temple are all new painted and all appears much finer and richer than before . This Temple is to be seen from 10 in the morning till 5 o'clock at night , at the back of the Royal Exchange as you go up stairs , the first door on the right hand over against the East Indies Company ' s Tea Warehouse . " ROBERT MORRIS . La Grange , Kentucky , U . S . A .
The French Episcopal Organ And Freemasonry.
THE FRENCH EPISCOPAL ORGAN AND FREEMASONRY .
It is with very great regret we lately read an article in the " Monde , " the French Episcopaj Organ , denouncing our Order and twitting England with countenancing Freemasonry here and on the Continent . The at tide went on to say that the Roman Catholic church whilst show
condemns secret societies , and that the Pope , - ing h'S warme » t | sympthy with Ireland , has never ceased to st gmatise societies as being the cause of all rebellion and di < = o der . and after joining them , the people " end by losing religion . " All Europe may be said ^ o be undermined with secret societies , " so the writer went on to say , and by
their means Socialism has taken a firm hold of the people in all countries . We can only express our pity—we will not say disgust—at such an article as this . In spite of it , our Order has floutished ; aye , and will flourish . It is grossly unfair to class Freemasonry with what are called secret societies , for these are usually understood as politica .
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societies . Who can dare to say that Freemasonry interferes , or has any influence , in politics in England ? Are not its leaders men of both political parties ? and do they not meet in lodges on common ground , for once having left outside the door of the lodge their political differences ? We have felt it ourselves . It is most refreshing to meet one's brother in a true Masonic spirit within the lodge when outside of it one differs in toto from him in the matter of
politics . There are secret societies and secret societies . Freemasonry cannot be mentioned in the same breath with Socialism or Communism ; and the Romish Church knows full well that to class them all under one head , and to hurl its anathemas at them one and all is immoral and unjust . Can the "Monde" give us one instance of English Freemasonry assisting rebellion or endeavouring to induce law breaking . No , a thousand times , no ;
but rather do we learn from our Order to keep the laws of the realm in which we live , and to be true and peaceful citizens . Masonry speaks to us of love and peace , not of hatred and civil war . We have no animosity to the Romish Church , and would allow her as much freedom as is allowed to any other form of religion ; but we do protest most emphatically against her continuous assaults upon our Ancient , and , we may say , religious Order . The was a
time , and we rejoice it is past , when Roman Catholics enjoyed few privileges in this country , and had not the franchise , but by the passing of the Catholic Conscription Act , thev have the same privileges in England as other people , and no honest person can deny that they are not as loyal to their sovereign as any other section of the torn munity . It would be as unjust lo accuse our fellow-Roman Catholic subjects of being banded against the Oueen and
the laws of the realm as it is unjust of them to accuse our Order of being an instigator—as many secret societies also are—of Socialism . We perfectly understand that the Roman Church cannot recognise Masonry ; we do not ask her to do so ; she recognises no orgarisation that is not directly under the control of her hierarchy and clergy , but we do ask her to let us alone , and not to disseminate that which must be known to be untrue . —Communicated .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Eratt Jtlascntra , TEMPERANCE- IN - THE-EAST LODGE ( No . S 9 S ) . —An important meeting of this Iodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Poplar . Present : Bros . C . C . Chapman , VV . M . ; Saunders , acting S . VV . ; F . W . Pulsford , J . W . ; I . B . Waller , P . M . Treas ;; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M . Sec ; G . Sidders , S . D . ; W . J . E , Butcher , J . D . ; M . Sherwin , Org . Past Masters ' : C . Scrutton , H . Rogers , S . Birch , and H . Cooper , also Bros ,
J . Dewey , W . Goatley , J . Macarty , J . Byford , J . VV . Carter , VV . Boaz , M . Gordon , I . Swan , J . Trebell , G . Seale , J . Dorton , H . Lambert , VV . T . Miller , J . Cope , VV . Stewart , Stewart Tyler , and others . Visitors : Bros . J . How , D . C . 141 ; L . Eiiling , 1259 ; R . Nash , 1 S 4 ; E . H . Willson , W . N . S 61 ; C . D . Bromley , 212 ; A . Brookson , P . M . 1604 ; G . C . Pulsford , Sec . 1593 ; J . F . Hills , P . M . 1224 , P . Prov . G . J . W ., Suffolk : W . Stapleton , J . W . 13 S 2 ;
and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 , 13 S 2 ( Freemason ) . Lodge having been opened and minutes submitted and confirmed , the ballot box was broughtinto requisition for the admission of Messrs . Thos . Church , Henry Newcombe , and John J . C . Clark , three candidates for admission into the Order . This proving favourable , Bro . Chapman , the W . M . ( who had introduced all the candidates ) , proceeded to initiate them into the secrets of the Order in a highly
impressive and effective manner . Of the candidates for the other Degrees , Bro . J . Macarthy alone was in attendance , and was tested as to his proficiency and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the Degree of F . C . was most capitally worked on behalf of that brother . Lodge was closed down and the brethren who had been entrusted with the important duty of revising the bye laws of the lodge , submitted the result of their labours . After ample
discussion their various alterations and amendments were unanimously adopted . Among changes embodied in the new code of laws are increase of fee for initiation and for joining members affiliating from other constitutions , and notably a provision to devote a fixed sum from every joining and initiation fee to form a Fund of Benevolence . We need scarcely say we congratulate the lodge upon these steps in the right direction and wish it continued prosperity .
" Hearty good wishes " having been given and names given for admission into the Order , lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The creature comforts were next attended to in capital style , and after the neccessary time had been devoted to this agreeable operation after labour , Bro . Chapman introduced the usual loyal and Craft toasts , all of which were duly received and acknowledged , Bro . Sherwin , Organist ,
supplying the usual music . In giving the toast of "The W . M . " Bro . Finch said they had ample opportunity that evening of witnessing the excellent working of the VV . M .. He was sure Bro . Chapman had given the highest satisfaction to both the old and the new members of the lodge , and they might be sure that during Bro . Chapman ' s year of office the duties of W . M . would be well rendered .
Bro . Chapman expressed his thanks for the kind manner in which tlie toast had been proposed and received . All he could say was he hoped to do better whilst in ofiice . "The Initiates " were next honoured , a cordial welcome being offered them . Bro . Henry Newcombe returned thanks for himself and his co-initiates . He was deeply gratified at his reception as a brother , and hoped and trusted to prove worthy of
what was required of htm . "The Visitors" were next toasted , Bro . Chapman dwelling upon the pleasure he felt , in company with all the members of the Temperance-in-the-Ea t Lodge , in welcoming so many and distinguished brethren . Bro . Chapman hoped that whenevever possible they would honour the lodge again . Bro . Hills , P . P . G . J . W . Suffolk , responded on behalf of himself and the visiting brethren . He expressed the high degree of pleasure it afforded him to witness the working
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of the W . M . and the lodge generally . It was pleasant to see a W . M . performing the duties of his office , and nut leaning upon some P . M . or learned Preceptor to do his work for him . He ( Bro . Hills ) had frequently witnessed this state of things , and he congratulated the lodge upon the efficiency it displayed , and hoped to pay it another visit .
Ihe Past Masters " were next honoured , and a thoroughly hearty response was given , evincing the popularity of these brethren . Bro . Finch ably replied on their behalf . The toast of "The Press" was responded to by Bro . G . H . Stephens .
The Ollicers of the Lor ] cjc" nere next toasted , and the Tyler ' s toast ended a thoroughly harmonious gathering of the brethren . " Some capital songs enlivened the proceedings from Bros . Brookson , Sherwin , Newcombe , Butcher , Stapleton , and Bro . Stevens gave by request , one of his favourite recitations .
STAR LODGE ( No . 127 s . )—! n presence of a large assembly of the Craft , at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday last , Sept . 1 st . Bro . j . S . Leaper wasinstalled VV . M . of this popular and nourishing lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . S . Marlcctis . The lodge was opened in due form b y Bro . S . Markctis , W . M supported by following ofiicers and brethren : Bros .
J . S . Leaper , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Elliott , J . W . ; Turnbull , S . D . ; Moss , J . D . ; Duperoy , I . G ., P . M ; Williams , sen ., treasurer , P . M . ; Williams , jun ., Secretary ; VV . Kipps , P . M . ; also Bros . Ashton , Vallentine , Block , Needham , Crook , D'Alessandin , Austin , Vicars , Delpietro , and Pringle , and many others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . ThomasP . M . 1446
, ; Wise , P . M . 115 S ; Darch , P . M ., 72 ; Wilcox , Walter Wood , 193 ; Horton , 72 ; George , 1446 ; Nettlefold and Freeman . The minutes of the last Iodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Smith , which being unanimous in his favour , he was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Lodge was then opened , and Bros .
Delpietro and Pringle were raised to the degree of M . M . The next business before the lodge was that of installation , and Bro . Leaper being presented and having assented to the ancient charges , the ceremony was performed in an impressive and able manner by Bro . Maiketis . Bro . Leaper then invested the following brethren as his officers , accompanying each collar with a few congratulatory remarks : Bro . Elliott , S . W . ; Turnbull , l . W . ; Moss , S . D . ;
Cavalier , J . D . ; Tong , I . G . ; Marl'etls , I . P . M . ; VV . E . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; C . VV . Williams , P . M ., Sec : Vallentine , D . of C . ; Ashton , W . S . After the presentation of a handsome jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Marketis , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , presided over in a most genial manner by Bro . Leaper . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with
enthusiasm . Bro . Marketis , P . M ., then gave "The Health of the VV . M . " who , in reply , acknowledged the kind feeling shown in the terms just used . It had been from his initiation his ambition to become VV . M . of the lodge , and he trusted his performance of the honourable duties would satisfy all concerned , especially as he was certain he could
at all times rely on the support and sympathy of his officers and the Past Masters of the lodge . Other toasts followed in rapid succession , enlivened by some good vocal music by Bros . Kipps , P . M ., Nettlefold , Horton , Vallentine , and others . In replying to " The Officers " toast , Bro . Moss , S . D ., drew attention to the satisfactory position of the Charitable
Association in connection with the lodge of instru ction of which he is Preceptor , stating that in little over twelve months upwards of £ 100 had been contributed by its m-ans to the Masonic Charities . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close in excellent time for many of the visiting brethren who had come down from town .
ST . MARY ABBOTTS LODGE ( No . 1974 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Kensington , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . Capt . Adolphus Nicols , presided , supported by Bros . Capt . Hy . Smith Andrews , S . VV . ; and Francis Henry Gruggen , J . W . The following brethren were ballotted for , and elected as joining members : Bros . Geo . Capper
Harding , P . M . 123 S ; Wm . Cunninghem Glen , P . G . S . ; Wm . Weaver , S . W . 123 S ; Rev . Chas . Darby Reade , W . M . 1642 ; Reuben Chas . Green , 1642 ; and Rev . William Francis , P . C . 251 . The ballot was then taken for Tom Ferrers Guy as an initiate , and approved . The VV . M . invested Bros . Gruggen , as J . W ., and G C . Harding , as Secretary . Several very
handsome presents to the lodge were mentioned for the next ordinary meeting . Bros . Alfred VVilliam , 14 , and Dr . pt . i Sk'nner » P . M . 665 , were proposed as joining members . The lodge was closed in due form , the proceedings having passed off in the most agreeable manner , The VV . M remarked that even when there was no set work before the lodge , the brethren micht dlwavs emnlov
their time profitably . There was alwajs the work of mutual instruction to be done , and he proposed introducing the working of one or more of the Fifteen Sections , on occasions like the present . Accordingly Ihe W . M . put the questions of the First Section to the J . \ V ., who having answered in a very efficient manner proceeded in return to question the VV . M . on the Second Section . The sections | having been satisfactorily worked , the lodge was closed .
JERSEY—St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 95 S ) . —The usual meetingpf this influential and select lodge took place at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , on Tuesday , the 15 th ult . The following members were present : Bros , the R . W . Colonel E . C . Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . ; J . G . Pallet , P . M . 244 and 1003 , VV . M . ; Thos . Baudains , S . W . j Walks
K D . , J . W . ; H . Poole , S . D . j W . II . Chapman , P . M ., Treas . ; H . M . Walden , P . M . 1003 and 95 S , Sec . J . Oatley , P . M . 590 and 95 S ; J . Mersels , and C . M . May . Among the visitors were Bros . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; \ ( J Le Sueur , P . S . G . VV . ; P . E . Sohier , P . G , Sec . ; and a number of influential brethren .