Contents.

CONTENTS .

R EPORTS or M ASONIC M EETINGS : - ,, Cra ftMasonry j 2 Roval Arcli !" .. " . _' . ' . ! S 3 Scotland ; -i-, —— tl -M . oreme Grand Chapter - > Testimonial to Rro . VV . Smith 53 Institution for «

Roval Masonic Boys Sheffield Misonic Ball f Freemasonry in Sweden .. M Freemasonrv in New / ea . and 54 The Swcdenborgian Rite ; M MaUnic Anecdote of the King of Prussia 54 Bro " . Sir George Elliot 55

Reviews , _ . . . - , t M-isonicand General "linings 55 T-hTFuclusion nf Hebrews lrom Freemasonrv 56 Thr Attack on Bro . Hervev bv the " Monde Maconnique ... jO A Spurious So-called Grand Lodge in London 5 ° Not True " Mews from Sweden . /

* HowCan we Improve Masonry in Scotland ? il The Abduction of William Morgan SS Masonic Queries .............. 5 « Bro Burgess and the Mark Deprec 5 s Prince Humbert and Prince Louis Napoleon 59 Roman Catholics and Freemasonry 59

Masonic Jurisprudence 59 Leeds Masonic Educational Institution 59 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 6 o Obituary j > ° Lodge Meetings for Next Week fio Advertisements 6 o , i . u . in . iv . v . vi .

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feft Ulasontt . PYTHAGOREAN LODGE ( No . 70 ) . —The installation meeting of this very old anil highly prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . The business being more than usually heavy for an installation night , the lodge was opened early , and shortly after four o'clock the chair was taken by Bro . John Shaw , W . M ., supported by his officers .

After the reading and confirmation of the minutes' ballots were taken for Bio . C . A . Robinson , of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , as a joining member , and for Messrs . Henry Jarrett and John Payne as candidates for initiation , all of which being favourable , the two last-named gentlemen were severally introduced and admitted into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Following these

Bros . Bowman and Featherstone , after the usual preliminary examination , were in a very impressive manner raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The report ot the Audit Committee next claimed attention , and on the motion of Bro . Dennis , P . M ., seconded hy Bro . ¦ Wilkins , S . D ., it was ordered to be received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . Visitors now began to drop

in to assist at the ceremony of installation , which was very ably performed by the retiring Master , Bro . John Shaw , who having placed the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . J . Hooper Wilkins in the cluir of K . S ., was in his turn immediately invested as I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters , numbering no less than twenty-three , after the usual congratulations to Bro . Wilkins on his promotion ,

was declared closed , the brethren below the chair were admitted , and the ceremony proceeded with . The VV . M , then appointed and installed his officers as follows : —Bros . Dusser , S . W . ; Partridge , J . VV . ; Penny , P . M ., Treas . ; Doughney , P . M ., Sec . -, Fowler , S . D . -, Bell , J . O . ; Parsons , I . G . ; West Smith , P . M ., M . of Cer . ; Kipps , Org . ; Coredery , W . S . ; and Riley , Tyler . The latter being absent

through ill-health , was invested by deputy . A sum of ten pounds was then voted from the funds of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution to be placed on Bro . Dennis's list , and a further sum of ten guineas to the Boys' School to be placed on the list of Bro . Boncey , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . Middx . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Pycroft in his

best style , and to which ample justice was done . The evening being now far advanced but little time was left for speech-making , though the most was made of what there was to spare . After the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft . " " The M . W . G . M , H . R . H . the Piinceof Wales , " "The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , " "The R . W . the Deputv Grand Master , and the Rest of the Grand Officers ,

Past and Present , " that of "The Worshipful Master " foiiowed , to -which Vie briefly tepiiefl . Next , came the Initiates , " which was lesponded to in a few chosen words . Time now made sad havoc among the guests , and as the iron horse would not wait for those who were returning to town , and who must of necessity catch the last train , the brethren were sadly disappointed at what appeared to be

such an abrupt termination of the evening s enjoyment . Bro . Binckes , however , snatched a few moments to reply , in his usual felicitous style , for " The Visitors , " and Bri > . Terry followed his example on behalf of "The Charities . " " The Health of the I . P . M . " came next in order , and the W . M . invested him with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , which he tendered him in the name of the lodge , at the same

time hoping that he would live many years to wear it . After a suitable reply the other toasts followed in rapid succession , the VV . M . remarking , as he gave that of "The Officers of the Lodge , " that he hoped they would assist him to the best of their ability during his year of office , and that above all , they would be regular and punctual in their attendance , as a head without the other members of

the body would be absolutely useless . With the T y ler's toast a most pleasant , if somewhat protracted , meeting came to a close . We must not omit to mention that Bros . Beckwith , Bowman , and others , under the leadership of Bro . Kipps , the Organist , interspersed the proceedings with some excellent songs , but these , like the speeches , were

far less numerous than they would have been had there been more time at disposal . Amongst the visitors were Bios . Binckes , Sec . Boys' School ; * Teny , Sec . R . M . B . Inst , j Sabine , P . M . 73 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Free , P . M . and Sec . 73 ; Blum , P . M . 1017 ; and otheis ; and letters of apology were received from Bro . Col . Burdett , P . G . M . Middx . and Bro . John Hervey , Grand Sec .

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LODGE OF JOPPA ( No . 1 S 8 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst . at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . The lodge was opened with due solemnity by the W . M ., Bro . Lewis Lazarus , who acquitted himself most admirably in rendering the several degrees . A ballot was taken for Mr . W . N . Osborne , who was duly initiated into the Order . Bros .

Wilanski and Buck were passed to the Second Degree . The Secretary read various communications to the lodge , which were properly disposed of . Bro . Spiegel addressed the lodge on the subject of the exclusion of Jews in some ofthe German lodges . He proposed , and P . M . L . Alexander seconded , that a committee be formed to communicate with the so-called Jewish lodges in London and the

provinces for the purpose of endeavouring to get the objectionable law removed . Bro . S . Davis rose , pursuant to notice of motion , and proposed that the sum of £ 25 be given from the funds of the lodge for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . L . M . Auerhaan , Treas . Bro . Davis said he was sure that the amount would be voled unanimously . P . M . Hickman opposed the motion and gave

several reasons for doing so—in the end proposed an amendment that the question bc adjourned for three years . P . M . Maurice Alexander seconded the amendment . P . M . 's Abrahams and Lewis Alexander supported the amendment , which was carried by a majority of 27 to 3 . Bro . Abrahams said he considered the amount proposed enormous , and thought something might bc done in the shape

of a testimonial to the Treasurer , and would therefore propose ^ a second amendment , viz ., that the sum of £ 5 be given from the lodge for that purpose . Bro . Alexander Auerhaan , son of the Treasurer , by permission of the W . M ., addressed the lodge . He said he had divested himself of all kindred feeling and spoke as an independent member . He made a very earnest appeal to the brethren

to withdraw the words " three years , as to his mind it appeared a slur on the Treasurer . Bro . P . M . J . Abrahams said he was quite willing to withdraw his amendment if the proposer withdrew the " three years . " A short discussion ensued , in which one of the P . M . ' s expressed a doubt as to whether it was regular to withdraw any

portion of a resolution that had been passed by a large majority of the members . It was eventually put to the lodge and carried . The lodge Was then closed in due form . The brethren retired to refreshment . All present appeared to be happy . There were several visitors present , amongst whom were Bros . M . Levy , Barlow , and Goldsmith .

LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Present : Bros . Thomas Cohu , W . M . ; Charles Arkell , S . W . ; Edward Jones , J . W . -, George Kenning , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . Sec ; John Johnstone , P . M . ; George Abbott , P . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; Edward

King , P . M . ; Legfie , S . D . ; l'ellows , J . D . ; Rickwood , I . G . ; Stevenson , Mcdwin , Cotter , Bright , Gillam , West , Fitzjohn , Child , Smith , Harwood , Kent , Fisher , Cotter , Figes , Poulton , Bartholomew , Pratt , Stubington , Benson , Statham , Dart , and others , with several visitors . The

minutes of tlie last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Darnell was raised ; Bro . Dunn , of the Finsbury Park Lodge , was passed ; and Mr . Wm . Henry Lee Davies was initiated into the Order . The members then proceeded to the election of a Master and Treasurer for the ensuing vear , the result of the ballot for Master being : —

For the Junior Warden 35 Votes . „ Senior Warden 19 „ The Junior Warden was then declared to be elected , the result of the election for Treasurer being : — Bro . George Kenning , P . M _ n Votes . „ William Cotter 2 „

„ R . J . Dart 1 „ Information was received of the death of Bro . W . R . Baker , also of Bro . John Elliott ; letters of condolence were oidced to be sent to the friends of the deceased brethren . FITZROY LODGE ( No . 5 69 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Artillery Grounds , Finsbury , the head quarters of the regiment , on Friday ,

the 26 th January , when a large number of members and visitors attended . Bro . F . Graves presided , supported by his ofiicevs . The lodge -was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting and of a lodge of emergency were confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Lieut . A . Durrant , P . M . of 1185 , which was unanimous in his favour . The W . M . elect , Bro . Ensign W . I . Spicer , was

introduced and duly installed by Bro . Capt . J . Eglese , P . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony , and on admission of the biethren , the new W . M . was saluted according to ancient custom ; he then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . G . Webster , S . VV . ; A . Everingham , J . W . ; J . Sanderson , S . D . ; F . J . Stohwasser , I . D . ; Quarter-Master W . G . Brighten , I . G . -, Capt .

J . Eglese , Hon . Sec . ; and VV . Joliffe , D . C . Bro . Capt . Helsham was also invested as Treasurer . The retiring Master was presented with a very handsome jewel , in recognition of his able and efficient services while in the chair . The sum of £ 10 was voted for the Benevolent Fund , to be placed on the list of Bro . H . J . Adams , P . M ., he having consented to act as Steward at the

forthcoming festival . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to their magnificent hall , which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion , where an excellent banquet was provided . After grace the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Capt . Helsham in very eloquent terms proposed " The Health of the newly installed VV . M ., " who he said had

the good esteem of all the brethren , and would , he had no doubt , reflect credit on his appointment . The W . M . in response , while thanking them for the honour conferred upon him , expressed his intention to do all he could to merit the confidence reposed in him . The healths of Bros . H . F . Matthews , G . Fulchcr , and J . Pash , who had been initiated at a lodge of emergency , were also pro-

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posed , and each of those brethren made suitable acknowledgments . Bros . Major Chas . Harding , P . M . 231 , and Dr . Ramsay , P . M . 230 , responded on behalf of " The Visitors , " who numbered upwards of 30 . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent songs by Bros . H . P , Matthews , F . H . Cozens , A . Hubbard , and T . W . Simons . NEW GROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) - —The

installation meeting of this lodge was held at the New Cross Mall , Lewisham Hig h Road , on Saturday last , the 3 rd inst . Two o ' clock was the time fixed on the summonses for the commencement of work , but as neither the W . M . or the W . M . elect had arrived by the half-hour , Bro . F . Walter , P . G . J . W . Middlesex , & c , Treasurer , opened the lodge , having as his officers Bros . G . J . Hogg , P . P . G . P .,

P . M ., acting as S . VV . ; Walter Simmons , J . VV . ; I . ouis Beck , S . D . ; H . J . Green , P . M ., J . D . ; Ernest E . Smith , acting as I . G . ; Church , Tyler . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was declared to be favourable in the cases of seven candidates for initiation . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Alexander

Macgillivray a candidate for raising , vvas entrusted and withdrew . After opening in the Third Degree this brother was re-admitted and raised . Lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and Messrs . Wilson , Thornton , Swain , and Knibbs simultaneously received their first insight into Freemasonry . Bro . F . Walters then proceeded to instal Bro . H . Keeble , P . M . of 1275 , S . W . of 73 , and Secretarv

of 1559 , into the chair of K .. S . The customary honours were observed . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . E . Thiellay , S . W . ; Walter Simmons , J . W . ; F . Waiters , Treas . ; T . Grummant . Sec . ; Louis Beck , S . D . ; H . Green , J . D . ; Solomon Jewell , I . G . ; W . Woodman , the I . P . M ., W . S . After the customary rising of the W . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren

adjourned to the banquetmg-room where Bro . E . Page , of the New Cross Road , had been busy with his assistants during the afternoon . There was a large muster of visitors , and we noticed in lodge as well as at the banquet table , Bro . Govan Macdonald , W . M . 1158 , Preceptor of the Star Lodge of Instruction , perhaps the most respected , and certainly one of the most efficient brethren in the locality ; also Bros . Stead , P . M . ; Hubbuck , P . M . ; Allen , W . M .

144 ; Lovell , W . M . of the Perfect Ashlar , 1178 ; Levi , 188 ; Tong , 73 ; and the Rev . Dr . Cox , P . G . C . Th .-members of thelodge present b : sides the office ; were : Bros . Moss , Sraurthwaite , Ernest Smith , David Malpas , Metham , Macgillivray , Cowley , as well as the initiates . The toast of "The Initiates" was replied to by Bro . Swain , that of " The Visitors " by Bro . Keeble , ( a veteran Master Mason of some two score years ) , " The Officers " by each individually .

GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . , 287 ) . — The members of this lodge met at the Freemasons' 1 lall on the 18 th ult ., for the last time under the gavel of Bro . Lancaster . There were present for raising , Bios . Hayes , Bonner , and Dunham , and for passing , Bros . Dawkins , Croucher , and Johns ; the candidate for initiation being unfortunately absent . The W . M . having finished the

above ceremonies , retired from the chair in favour of P . M . Forbes , who had kindly undeitaken to install the VV . M . elect , viz , Bro . Jupe , the J . VV ., who having duly qualified himself for the high position of W . M ., the brethren re . tired , and on their reassembling the ceremony vvas proceeded with , and the VV . M . was pleased to appoint the following brethren as his officers : Bros . E . Lancaster ,

I . P . M . -, Christie , S . W . ; West , J . W . ; Webb , P . M ., Treas . ( 7 th time ); Staton , P . M ., Sec ; Robinson , S . D . ; Arkell , J . D . ; Jackson , I . G . ; Tirnberlake , D . C ; Rowles . T yler , " lhe Secretary then read the report of the Audit Committee , which vvas very creditable , and the Treasurer proposed that the sum of £ 25 should be placed on the list of the I . P . M ., who vvas representing the lodge as Steward of the Bern

volent Institution . This brought the business to a close , and the W . M . closed in due form . Nothing calls for comment at the banquet , save a kind remark or so on behalf of Bro . Dawkins , who did all he could to make the visitors and brethren comfortable . Neither must we omit to mention , before closing this summary , that Bro . Lancaster had the usual comn imentary jewel presented to him

on his retirement as W . M . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The Installation meeting of the Duke of Connaught Lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., Bro . Thos . C . Chapman , W . M ., P . G . S . Herts , presiding , supported b y Bros . Shackleton , S . VV . ; Symts , J . W . ; B . Meyer , Treas . ; VY . H . Lee ( W . M . 975 ) , I . P . M Sec ; N . Green , S . D . ; Bran . ' .

J . D . ; H . Meyer , I . G . ; and a numerous assemblage of ti ;• brethren . Lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., and r > - minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Lee , P . M ., then pioceeded to instal Bro . J . B . Shackleton as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was performed in Iiro . Lee's accustomed painstaking and impressive manner . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros .

James Symes , S . W . ; B . Meyer , J . W . ; | . C . Chapman . I . P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; N . Green , S . D . ; W . Brand , J . D . ; H . Meyer , I . G . ; Johnson , D . C ; Brasted and Digman , Stewards . The usual address was delivered by Bro . Lee , P . M . Bro . Shackleton passed Bros . Oscar Dietrich and Hill to the Second Degree , after which lodge was closed , and the brethren soon after sat down tn

a sumptuous banquet , when the usual toasts vveic piwt , and responded to . Amongst the visitors we observed Bros . Somers , W . M . 1599 ; Read , P . M . 1287 ; Dunthom , 141 : Fieldwick , 1354 ; nnd Slreeton , J 326 . Bro . Young ably officiated as organist . CRIPPLEGATE LODGE ( No . 1613 ) . —At the

meeting of the Cripplegate Lodge , Bro . Coste , I . P . M proposed , and Bro . C . J . Benson seconded , and it w ; s unanimously agreed that a letter of condolence should be forwarded to Mrs . W . R . Baker , nn the death of her band , Bro . VV . R . Baker , of Cripplegate Ward , funeral was conducted from his residence , 16 , Villas , Camdcn-squaie , the coitige being loll-jvvjd