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tice of the law and its special phraseology to advise on questions involving right to property , still in transactions relating to policies of small nominal value and of a simple character , the agent or the policy holder himself may be rendered competent to carry the matter through without much chance of miscarriage . Policies , experience conclusively establishes , will be taken out , assigned ,

mortgaged , deposited , and settled without any further expert assistance than can be afforded by the local agent of the company . A treatise , therefore , such as the one under notice , cannot fail to be very acceptable to a large number of those interested in life assurance transactions . It seems well adapted to the end which the author has had in view , and is worthy of a kindly reception from those to whom it

is addressed . The forms of assignment , and of mortgage , and of other dispositions of policies contained in the appendix are most useful . Altogether it is a book well worth the shilling at which it is published . The chapters are headed as follows : Of the nature of the contract ; by

whom insurances may be effected ; policies under the Married Women ' s Property Act ; of the contract , of the policy of the premium ; of dispositions of a life policy ; of the title to be shown on making a claim ; and lastly , a chapter consisting entirely of cautions which should be read by everybody taking out and purchasing a life policy .

Masonic Notes And Queries:

Masonic Notes and Queries :

785 ] HARRIS MS . No . 2 ( No . 31 F ) . As anticipated in my report ( Freemason , 7 th July ) , the MS . discovered by Bro . Lane and myself , is a copy of the " Harris MS . " owned by the " Bedford " Lodge , No . 167 ,

London , but of a later date by many years than the latter . It may , therefore , be fairly termed Harris' MS . No . 2 . Classification No . 31 / . So that we have no new version to announce . The " Harris MS . " was given in the Freemasons' Chronicle for 22 nd and 29 th April , 1 SS 2 , and has since been numbered by Bro . Gould as 3 m . I propose to let the second of the kind follow immediately after the

" Phillipps' MS . No . 3 , 311 ? so as to be classed No . 31 / and consider it to be of the latter part of the last century . It is not quite complete "The admonition to ye old Masons after ye Reading ye Charges , " in the original , containing some very interesting instructions , which are not in the transcript . I expect it will be soon copied by Bro . G . W . Speth , P . M ., the energetic Secretary of No . 2076 . W . J . HUGH AN .

786 J MASONS' MARKS . 1 hope that Bro . Robinson's request will receive a speedy and full response , as the point raised by him is one of considerable importance in relation to the speculative brethren , who selected Marks as Freemasons . The earliest instance of a speculative Mason using his Mark , in signing his name in an actual lodge minute book , is of June , 1600 , the

records being of the Lodge of Edinburgh , No . 1 , which begin in 1599 , of those preserved . This John Bosvvell was present then as a member . We do not know when he was initiated . A similar instance occurs in 1634 , when Lord Alexander and Sir Anthony Alexander were admitted , and in 1641 when Quartermaster-General Moray was initiated at Newcastle by members of the same lodge . Doubtless the insertion of such Marks was due to the Schaw Statutes

of 159 S which provided " that na master or fallow of craft be ressauit noradmittit wt out the numer of sex masteris and twa enterit prenteissis , the wardaneof that Iudge being ane of the said sex , and that the day of the ressauyng of the said fallow of craft or Master be ordrlie buikit and his name and mark insert in the said buik " & c . Full particulars are afforded in the noble history by Bro . D . Murray Lyon , of this ancient Lodge . W . J . HUGHAN .

Masonic Picnic At Newport

MASONIC PICNIC AT NEWPORT

A summer festival in connection with the Albert Edward Prince of Wales Lodge was held at Chepstow and Tintern , recently . The day was beautifully fine , and there was every facility for enjoying the noble beauties of the country along the valley of the Wye . The party , numbering about 60 ladies and gentlemen , left Newport Station by the 10 . 30

a . m . train for Chepstow , where a splendid luncheon was served by Mrs . Garrett at the Beaufort Arms Hotel . Early in the afternoon the party drove off in carriages to Moss Cottage and Tintern , at which latter place the Indies were regaled with a sumptuous tea . Bro . Charles Cullum , the by his

W . M ., presided , ^ supported Wardens . Amongst those present were Bros . Capt . S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M .: Dr . W . W . Morgan , P . P . S . G . W .: W . Watkins , P . P . S . G . W . j W . Pickford , P . G . Treas . ; A . Taylor , P . G . Sec ; J . C . Brook , S . W . ; H . Allen , J . W . ; W . J . Dix , I . P . M . ; and J . Sanders , Treas ., of 1429 .

Annual Picnic Of The Toxteth Lodge, No. 1356, Liverpool.

ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE TOXTETH LODGE , No . 1356 , LIVERPOOL .

On Thursday , the 19 th ult ., the members and friends of the above lodge held their annual picnic at Llangollen . Leaving Birkenhead , Great Western station , Ruabon was reached in an hour . Wynnstay Park and the old church having been visited , the party proceeded per train to Llangollen . Dinner and tea were served at the Royal Hotel

, under the personal supervision of the proprietor , Bro . James Shaw . The entire assembly , numbering 108 , expressed the greatest satisfaction with his admirable catering and attention . During the afternoon visits were made to the various places of interest , including a trip on the canal to the Horseshoe Falls , Chain Bridge , and Valle Cencis

Abbey . The return journey was commenced at 7 . 40 , and home reached at a reasonable hour , after spending a most enjoyable day , the weather having been all that could be desired . The arrangements were executed by Bro . H . H . Hughes , W . M ., and Bro . P . Lloyd , I . G ., who acted as Secretary .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft JSasonrg . GALLERY LODGE ( 1928 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 st instant , at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . There were present Bros . John Duckworth , W . M . ; Basil Cooke , acting S . W . ; Herbert Wright , J . W . ; H . Massey , P . M ., Treas . ; Harry Bussey , P . M . ; R . J . Albery , Sec ; W . T . Perkins , S . D . ; Chas . K . Moore , I . G . ; Wallace Husk , Org . ; W . Potts , J . W . ;

R . Brown , J . C . Manning , Chas . Lock , T . M . Rendle , H . J . Saunderson , S . James , W . Masson , Saunders , and Bro . Wishavt , a visitor . Mr . Frederick Wilhelm Gustav Glaser , London Correspondent of the National Zeitung , and Mr . Emile Laurant Drogrez , of the Daily Telegraph , having been elected unanimously , were initiated into the mysteries and

privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was ably performed by the W . M . The J . W . brought the case of the late Bro . Baines before the lodge , and five guineas were voted to the fund being raised on behalf of his widow and five orphans . Bro . Baines was initiated in the Gallery Lodge , but resigned some two or three years ago . Several of the brethren also contributed personal donations

to the fund , and the Lord Mayor sent five guineas through Bro . Minstrell , P . M . The acting S . W . announced that Bro . Wallace Husk , the Organist , desired to present the lodge with a harmonium . The generous offer was at once accepted , and a hearty vote of thanks voted to the donor for his valuable gift . The lodge having been closed , the brethren shortly afterwards separated . ——

CARLISLE . — -Union Lodge ( No . 310 ) . —On Monday evening , the 31 st ult ., a meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Castle-street , under the banner of the above lodge , when a large number of brethren put in an appearance , including several visiting brethren from Wigton , Bective Lodge , 1532 ; Plymouth , and the Province of Kent . The lodge was opened for the purpose of

presenting Bro . Richard L . Court , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., who is leaving Carlisle for Australia , with his clearance certificate . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . Slack , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., seconded by Bro . Beatty , I . P . M .: "That the members of the Union Lodge beg to place on record their feeling of gratitude to Bro . Richard Court , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., for the many and eminent services which for

several years he has rendered to the lodge , and to mark the esteem and respect in which he is held by the brethren , and that a letter of introduction be given to him as a recommendation to any lodge he may wish at any time to visit . " This resolution was carried unanimously . The Worshipful Master called upon Bro . John Slack to present Bro . Court with a morocco leather case containing

the P . G . Lodge regalia of his office , with a Masonic jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) . Bro . Slack made the presentation in an appropriate speech , stating that he made it on behalf of the Masonic brethren in Carlisle as a token of the appreciation and respect in which Bro . Court was held by the brethren of the mystic tie . It was the only time within his recollection

that a similar tribute of respect had been paid to a brother in Carlisle . He wished him and his wife a safe voyage , and hoped that he would soon be restored to health , and that they should have the pleasure of meeting again . Bro . Court , in accepting the gifts , replied in feeling

terms , after which the company adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual Masonic toasts were pledged ; and "The Health of Bro . Court and Bro . Scott , " who arrived later in the evening , and who is also accompanying Bro . Court abroad , were drunk ; and the evening passed pleasantly with song and sentiment .

HALLIFORD . —Acacia Lodge ( No . 1309 ) . — The last regular lodge of the session was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Ship Hotel . There were present Bros . H . Woods , W . M . ; H . W . Dawes , S . W . ; B . D . Crofts , J . W . ; J . Proffitt , P . M ., P . P . S . R ., Treas . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Sec ; Frederick Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Dr . Thomas Gurney , P . M . ; T . Noton , P . M . ; C . R . Tinker

J . D . ; and others . The W . M ., being still unwell , he was unable to do any work , and retired as soon as lodge was closed . At the request of the Worshipful Master and the desire of all the Past Masters who were present , Bro . John Proffitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treasurer , took the chair and presided over the meeting . The only work which presented itself

was the passing of a brother to the Second Degree . The presiding W . M . proved his old style of good working rested with him , for never before had he done that ceremony in a more correct , impressive , and distinguished manner . So well was the lodge pleased with his working that on the motion of the fatherof the lodge , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . ( its first W . M . ) , duly secondedit was

, unanimously resolved that a cordial vote of thanks be given to Bro . John Proffitt , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treasurer , and the same be entered on the lodge minute book , for the admirable , painstaking , impressive , and correct manner in which he had done the ceremony of passing , and the courteous way in which he had presided over the lodge . He duly acknowledged this compliment . The brethren

were unanimous in favour of Bro . H . W . Dawes , S . W ., as W . M ., and Bro . John Proffitt ' s re-election as Treasurer . It was arranged to hold audit in September ; the installation on May 2 Sth , 1 SS 9 . Bro . F . Walters proposed , and Bro . Dr . Gurney , P . M ., seconded , "That the usual Past Master's jewel be purchased from lodge funds and be presented to Bro . Henry Woods , W . M ., as a slight recognition

for his valuable services rendered to the lodge both as W . M . and the great support given to all the Masonic Charities . " Bro . H . Woods , W . M ., suitably replied . All business being ended , the lodge was closed . The usual banquet followed , at which Bro . Dr . Thomas

Gurney , P . M ., presided , well pleasing all with his usual genial manner . The indefatigable , courteous Secretary , Bro . J . Davies , P . M ., reminded the members he had secured as Stewards to represent this lodge in 188 9 , Bros . H . Woods , W . M ., and C . R . Tinker , J . D ., for the Benevolent Institution ; H . W . Dawes , S . W ., and W . M . elect , for the Bovs' School .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

BRIDGEND . —Ogmore Lodge ( No . i 752 ) . —On Monday , the 23 rd ult ., the annual festival of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Wyndham Arms , when Bro . J . C . Coath was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed by Bro . L . Beha I . P . M ., and the newly-invested Master proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . W . Prichard , I . P . M . ; X , 1

B . Boucher , i > . W . ; « . | . U Boles , J . W . ; E . T . David Sec ; W . R . Randall , " S . D . ; D . M'Clellan , J . D . ; G ' G . Miller , D . C ; William Jones , Org . ; E . Jenkins , W . ' Thomas , and George Vaughan , Stwds ; and A . D . Webber , Tyler . The lodge then appointed Bros . J . \ y ! Prichard and L . Beha to serve as Past Masters on Provincial Grand Lodge Committee . After the transaction

of other business the brethren and sundry visitors drove to Southerndown . Although the weather was threateningthe drive was much enjoyed . At five o'clock the brethren sat down to a sump tuous repast , provided by Mr . and Mrs . Hislop , of the Wyndham Arms . The following were among those present : Bros M . Tennant , D . P . G . M ., A . G . D . C . ; John Jones , Prov . "

G . Sec . ; Coath , W . M . ; L . Beha , P . M . ; W . Jenkins P . M . ; J . W . Prichard , P . M . ; J . Hemming , P . M . ; the brethren of the lodge , and the following visitors : Bros ' E . Grant , W . M . Neath ; W . F . Clarke , W . M . Afan ' D . R . David , P . M . S 33 ; J . M . Smith , P . M . 833 ; R , Elliott , Secretary , Bute ; T . E . Richards , 833 ; H . Mercey , 833 ; H . Eccles , 833 ; and F . O . Williams , Yarborough .

BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 1973 ) . —The installation meeting of this select yet influential lodge took place on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , when Bro . W . O . Robinson , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual honours , placed in the chair of K . S . and saluted in due form . The lodge was held in the fine

room of the establishment which , thanks to the energy of Bros . Wood , Batemen , Elliott , and the members of the lodge , has now developed from an old stable of the Saye and Sele Mansion into as excellent and convenient a suite of Masonic rooms as it has been our lot , during a lengthy career of Masonry , to witness . It was opened by Bro . Dr . I . Elliott , M . D ., I . P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro .

Horatio A . Erith De Pinna , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous regular and two emergency meetings having been confirmed , Bro . Dr . Flaxman Spurrell , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., presented Bro . Robinson to the Installing Officer , Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and that brother commenced and finished his elaborate task in a most perfect and artistic

manner , for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed in the minutes of the lodge . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . De Pinna , I . P . M . ; H . E . Russell , S . W . ; C . A . Streeton , J . W . ; W . H . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Heaps , Sec : W . Reeve , S . D . ; S . K . Keyes , J . D . ; A . H . Bateman , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Crumps and F . C . Blythe , Stwds .,- and

A . Creed , Tyler . The addresses were then splendidly recited by Bro . Bateman , and the ceremony , which was most impressive , was finished . A vote of thanks was then passed to the Building Committee for their services , for which Bro . Heaps returned thanks . Bro . De Pinna was then presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master's jewel for services rendered during his year of office and

to mark the esteem of the brethren , and after "Hearty good wishes " had been tendered by the visiting brethren present , the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present , and not above enumerated , were Bros . F . Wood , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; E . H . Joynson , W . M . 2147 ; H . F . Greig , Dr . A . W . Greenaway , M . D ., H . W . Church , T . Smith , and I . W . Colman ,

all of the lodge ; H . Lardner , P . M . 1 745 , P . P . G . D . of C . Surrey ; C . Kingsford , P . M . 58 , P . G . Stwd . Eng . ; T . Sampson , P . M . 1 745 ; G . Herbert , P . M . 227 ; C . Palmer , P . M . 1672 ; G . Creswick , P . M . 1593 ; R . Edmonds , P . M . 913 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 ; H . Williams , P . M . 227 ; C . W . Blaxland , S . D . 709 ; and R . Masterman , 397 . The banquet , which was simply superb , having been

discussed , the Worshipful Master , in eloquent terms , proposed the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , which were heartily responded to . bro . Kingsford , in responding for the toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " expressed the pleasure it afforded him to have to respond to such an important toast . There were so many around him who had had an

opportunity of seeing how ably the Grand Officers did their duty , that it was totally unnecessary for him to say a word in their praise . For himself , he was proud to say that during his year of office he was Secretary to the Board of Grand Stewards , which gave him a splendid opportunity of seeing how the Grand Officers did their duty , and he could assure them that they did their duty well and

energetically . He cordially thanked them for coupling his name with the toast . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The Right Hon . Earl Amherst , P . G . M . of the Province of Kent , Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in so doing said it afforded him a great deal of pleasure to propose the toast , because his lordship had been at their lodge upon several

occasions , and always , when so present , expressed his gratification at the admirable manner in which the work of the lodge was carried out . In fact , he had said that "it was second to none in the Province of Kent . " It was upon that account that they desired to do all they could to assist his lordship's splendid suggestion with reference to the 1000 r / uineas from Kent to the Girls' Festivaland on that

, account also he had determined to devote the contents or the Charity box , gathered that night , some £ 3 17 s ,, which he hoped to make up to five guineas , to that excellent fund-With the toast he would couple the name of Bro . Wood , P . M ., and asked them all to receive it with a full Kentisn fire . . , Bro . Wood , in resoonse . said that if his lordship » aa

been present that night he would have been p leased and gratified , not only to see such a gathering , but gratified a the cordial reception of his name and toast . Their r . U " Master was present at the consecration of the lodge som six years ago . He attended again at one of their

installations , and was present at the opening of their presei rooms ; and no one was more sorry than he , Bro . Woo < > that his lordship was unable to be present that nig ht , i " , visitors would excuse him for saying that the brethren the lodge had now most comfortable rooms to mee t > They had an excellent lodge room , a fine dining t 00 ?'? era indeed every convenience , and he heartily welcomed tn