Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

REPORTS OP MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 4 " Summer Festival of the Boys ' School 415 Death of Earl Dalhousie 4 ' The Prospects of Masonic Literature 4 ' 7

Masonic Archaeology 4 ' 7 The True Mission of Freemasonry 417 Mr . Guff ' s Bequest to the Masonic Schools ..- 4 Masonic Notes and Queries 4 ' 8 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 4 ' 8

Bro . Constable ' s Drawing 4 Consecration of tbc Wycombe Lot ' gc 4 * 9 Obituary 4 ^ ° Masonic Tidings 4 30 Lodge Meetings for next week 4 2 ° Advertisements 400 410 41 C 421 422 423 424

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^ Craft H & raoiurB . STONEMOUSE . —Lodge Sincerity ( No . 189 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd ult ., at the Masonic Roms , St . George ' s Hall , Stonehonse ; and Bro . J . E . Curteis , the W . M . elect , was duly installed in ancient form . Sincerity Lodge is one of tlie

most prominent and popular lodges of the Order in the Province . This , combined with the circumstance that the brother about to be installed was widely known , and mucli respected in the Masonic world outside his own lodge , caused a very large gathering of the brethren . The

number of officers present also largely exceeded that of those present at any previous meeting of a private lodge in the Province , except on very rare occasions . The installation was conducted b y V . W . Bro . R . R . Rodd , P . P . G . Regis ., P . P . G . S . W ., assisted bv V . W . Bros . I . Sadler ,

P . P . G . S . B . ; and R . I-I . Rae , P . P . G . S . D . ; and supported by a numerous board of Installed Masters . At the close of the installation , the W . M . appointed the following bretlnen his officers : —I . P . M ., I Lalimvr ; S . W ., A . Latimer : J . W ., W . Howe ; Chap ., the Rev . W . A j

Hales ; Treas ., T . S . Bayly ; See . K . [ I . Rae , S . D ., J . E . Moon ; J . D ., the Rev . T . W . Lemon . I . G ., W . Tester ; D . C . J no . Sadler , P . P . G . S . D . j T . W . Hussey , . 1 . Eouraere , and C . Croydon , Stewards . The W . M ., in thanking the brethren for the honour they had done

him , said he had reason to ( eel very proud with two officers of the Grand Lodge of England , and over forty P . M . ' s present at his installation . No similar circumstance had occtirrel in that lodge since the installation of the Earl of Mount Edgeeumbe , several years

: since , into the chair which he now had the honour to lill . After the close of business , the brethren adjourned to lefrcshmeut , and sat down to an excellent collation , provided in the adjoining room . In the speeches that were afterwards given , the D . P . G . M . announced

that the P . G . M ., the Rev . J . Huyshe , with his customary zeal for Masonry , had gone to London , despite medical admonition , in order to assist in arranging for the coming visit of the Past G . M ., his Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , to the district . The D . P . G . M . also

made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the fund he was raising for the Royal British Female Orphan Asylum at Stoke . It was , he said , to to rssist in adding accommodation for 100 more children to that excellent institution . That extension would be a benefit to many hundreds of

children long after he was dead and forgotten ; he felt the importance of such a charity , and should urge its claims with all his powers of persuasion . England , without her navy , must soon become a prey to other nations ; and from

the humblest capitalist to the most wealthy personages all owed a debt of gratitude for the protection of their property to their soldiers and sailors . The orphans of their protectors had , therefore , a pressing claim upon their benevolence . He had much pleasure in stating that the

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newly-installed W . M . had made himself a life Governor of the Orphan Asylum b y contributing ten guineas . WORCESTER—IPorcesler Lodge . ( No . 280)— It has for many years been customary for the members of the Worcester Lodge , 2 S 0 , and their

guests to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Baptist at their lodge in the city , but last year the then Worship ful Master introduced an agreeable change , and the celebration took place at Holt . This year the present W . M . having had the Moss Green Shrubbery at Pull Court ,

p laced at his disposal , summoned his brethren to meet in lodge at the Bell Hotel on Tue sday , and to proceed thence in the , steamer Perseverance to Pull Court . A very numerous party responded . The brethren assembled in lodge at 1 r o ' clock , when it was announced that

communications had been received from the Provincial Grand Master ( the Rig ht Wor . Bro . Albert Hudson Rovds ) , the Deputy P . G . M . ( Wor . Bro . Masefield ) , the P . G . Sec . ( Wor . Bro . W . Bristow ) , Bro . W . E . Dowdeswell , P . M ., Bro . Sir . Edmund Lechmere , Bart ., the W . Ms .

of the Stourbridge and Kidderminster Lodges , and from Bro . Dr . Roden ( Mayor of Droitwich ) . and others , who had striven to be present , but were prevented from attending . The regular business of the Lodge having been transacted , Wor . Bro . A . A . Sy lvester , the W . M ., on he-half

of the Lodge , presented to Bro . Gohlingham , jG . Registrar of the Province , a copy of a resolution ( illuminated on vellum and mounted in a gilt Oxford frame )? setting forth the appreciation entertained b y his brethren of the great hospitality displayed by him on the occasion of the

re-opening of the Worcester Cathedral , when , as Mayor of the city , he entertained upwards of 250 Freemasons , hav-ing liberally issued invitations to the whole of the brethren resident in the Province of Worcestershire . The W . M . referred to the Masonic spirit thus displayed

iowards the members of the Craft , and congratulated Bro . Goldingham on the feeling entertained towards him , as evinced in the resolution which was presented as a memento of his liberality , and as illustrated also in a still higher degree by his recent elevation to a distinguished position

in the Provincial Grand Lodge , Bro . Gohlmg-/ ham , in accepting the resolution , appropriately acknowledged the fraternal sentiments which had been expressed . The brethren then repaired to the steamer Perseverance , which left tlr . ; Worcester Bridge shortly before twelve o ' clock . Alter

a most delightful ( ri p down the river , Pull Court was reached at half-past two o ' clock , and the party proceeded to the Moss Green Shrubbery , where , through the enterprise of Mr . W . 'E . Webb , of the Bell Hotel , a superb banquet awaited them . Mr , Webb had signified a

desire that , as this would probabl y be the last banquet he should serve prior to his quilting the Hell Hotel , it should represent his intention to do honour to the lodge , and everyone present has reason to be satisfied that this determination was most admirably fulfilled .

At the close of refection , the W . M . gave in succession " The Queen , their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales , Prince Alfred , and Prince Leopold ; " " The Grand Lodge of England , its M . W . Grand Master and Officers ; the Grand Lodge of Worcester ; tho R . W . Grand Master ,

Bro . A . IT . Royds , and officers , " all of which toasts were received with enthusiasm , and the last was responded to by P . P . S . G . Warden , Bro . Richard Smith . The next toast , that of " The W . M ., " Bro . A . A . Sylvester , was proposel b y the I . P . M ., Bro . Griffiths , who spoke of the

efforts of the W . M . in extending the cchil of the Worcester Lodge ; and incidentally expressed thanks to Mr . Dowdeswell for having given the Lodge and their friends the privilege of enjoying that delightful retreat , surrounded by so much that was " ever charming , ever new , " and in sig ht of one of those grand erections of our

forefathers ( the Abbey , at Tewkesbury ) , who were members doubtless of one of those ancient guilds we perpetuate . The W . M . responded , and proposed "The Visitors , " which was duly acknowledged . The toast of "The Past Masters , " " Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Working Officers , " and "The health of Mr . W . Dowdeswell , and Bro . W . E . Dowdeswell , M . P ., '

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brought the list to its close ; the pleasure of the evening being enchaneed by the musical performances of the Organist , Bro . Randal Buck , and the songs of some of the brethren . After a brief ramble in the grounds , the brethren were recalled to the steamer , in which they returned to the " Faithful City" about ten o ' clock ., after a most enjoyable day .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this numerous and influential lodge was held at the New Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., and was very largely attended . The lodge was opened at three o ' clock by Bro . J . J ]

Rose , W . M ., and amongst the principals of tlie lodge present were Bros . James Hamer , P . P . G . Treas , P . M . ; W . Crane , P . M . ; H . Pearson , P . M . ; J . Hayes , J . W . ; J . Kellett Smith , P . M . ; Treas . ; H . P . Price , S . D . ; W . Hamilton , J . I ) ., H . W . Nicholas , I . G . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; W .

Foster , S . ; J . Gorden , S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . After the lodge had been opened , the minutes of the previous regular meeting and " emergency " were read and confirmed , when the ballot was taken for four gentlemen proposed for initiation , and the result showed th . it they were duly elected . The ballot was also taken for Bro . E .

J . Coe , of Scotia Lodge , No . 340 , Barbadoes , as a joining member , which also proved unanimous . Bro . James Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., and P . M . of the "Mariners , " then took the chair , and proceeded to instal Bro . John Hayes , as the W . M . of the lodge , the presentation being made , by Bios . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M ., Treas ; and

Bro It . Pearson , P . M . After the charges had been given the brethren retired , A P . M ' s . lodge was constituted , and on the re-admission of the brethren the newly-chaired W . M . was saluted in the usual way , the addresses in the subsequent part of the ceremony being g iven b y liro . Hamer , assisted by Bro . D . Smith . The W . M . appointed

the following as his officers : —Bros . IT . H . P . Price , S . W . ' ; R . R . Martin , | . W . ; Rev P Hains , Chaplain ; ] . J . Rose , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . Kelli'lt Smith . P . M ., Treas . ; Collins ( re-appointed ) , Sec . ; W . Hamilton , S . D . ; W . Foster , f . D . ; W . G . Veale , Org . ; f . C . Robinson , I . G ., II . Pearson , P . M ., M . C . ; W .

Garlick , S . 8 . ; J . Wo . nl , f . S . ; 11 U 1 W . [¦[ . Ball , ( re-elected ) Tyler ; Messrs . 1 larold , Jones , Wainwright and Williams being in attendance , were initiated by the newl y installed W . M . in a most impressive and elkclive manner . It was resolved to have , the' usual annual pie-nie , and a

committee was appointed lo carry out the arrangements . The lodge was then closed , and llie brethren , lumbering upwards of IOOJ proceeded to the dining hall , where an excellent banquet was served , under the presidency of Bro . Hayes , W . M . The great bulk of the tibial

toasts were given by the W . M ., and the principal rcspondees were Bros . Skeal , Doyle , Smith , Hains , Ike . Excellent songs were given by Bros . Nicholas , Coe , Washington , D . iwson , A . Ellis , II . Ashmore , and Veale , the last named presiding at the harmonium .

iJR . MiroRi ) . —Lodge of [ lope ( No . , 302 ) . —¦ The ordinary monthl y meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Godwin-street , on . Monday , the 20 th ult . There was little business to transact b-yond an application for assistance from an old and respected brother , who had been

visited by sad allliction . His circumstinces being made known , in his absence , the brethren At once unanimousl y directed everything to be done that might he found necessary . Tlie W . M ., Bro . B . Broiighfon , on the close of lodge business invited all the brethren to the linnq'tellmi *

room , where a sumptuous repast was prepared for them . The W . M ., presiding , was supported on his right bv Bros . M . Rogerson , P . M ., P . Prov . ' G . W . ' ; W . Mawson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; W . Ibbetson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; A . M . Matthews , P . M . ; C . Pratt , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; J . D . ' Stioden , P . M .,

Prov . G . Pnrst ; W . W . Batlow , P . M . ; W . l ' . eanhmd , P . M . ; ami on his left by Bros . Rev . J . N ' aile , Chaplain , M . Rhodes , P . M ., P . Prov \ G . W . ( Mayor of Bradford ) ; Thom . is Hi !' * P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . ; ) . f . Schaeppy P . M ., P . i'rov . G . D . ; C . H . Taylor , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; IT . ( . ) . M . awson , P . M . ; George Richardson , P . M . ; J . C . Taylor , P . M . Scientific , 439