Interesting Presentation At Bournemouth.

precirxls of an open Masonic lodge . We have , however , invited you live I euises here this evening to present path of you with a souvenir of the two merit functions in which jou weie privileged to take a somewhat important part . The relig ious and humanitarian objects to which these two buildings will be dedicated w hfn they are complete , were referred to in your presence hy our revered P . G . M ., and it only remains for ire to remind you that the

volume of the Sacred Law , which you had the honour of carryirg on both cccasions , is an essential part cf every Masonic ceremony . It may happen that upon reaching the years of manhood you may desire to enter the fraternity in which your respective fathers are esteemed brethren . In the meantime , whether you ultimately become Freemasons or not , let me enjoin you to make a daily study of this grand old book , and you will become

acquainted . with the real basis of our Masonic art . By the same means you will have laid the foundation of a manly , honest life , devoted , we earnestly trust , to the service of your fellow men . On behalf of the three sister lodges of Bournemouth , I now present each one of you with a copy of this sacred volume , which we regard as the unerring standard of truth and justice , in the hope that you will always direct your conduct by the divine precepts it contains .

Bro . J . J . BRAZIER , in responding on behalf of the lads , expressed their appreciation of the kindness of the three lodges on presenting to them the Bibles which they had received , and said that no more fitting present could have been chosen , because , whilst the volume of the Sacred Law was opened at all Masonic meetings , it was also taken as the rule and guide for the lives of Freemasons in their intercourse with the outer world .

The lads , he said , felt it to have been a great privilege to assist in the Masonic ceremonies at Boscombe and Malmesbury Park , and they were old enough to hope that the connection with Freemasonry formed on the occasions referred to might be consummated when they arrived at mature age . They felt that the fact of their fathers being members of the Craft was sufficient to induce them to follow in their footsteps . Bro . Brazier

thanked the W . M . for the kind words he had addressed to them , and assured him that his remarks had made a deep impression on their minds and that they would earnestly strive to follow the advice given . In conclusion , Bro . Brazier conveyed the thanks of the lads to the W . M . and officers for having permitted the presentation to take place there , and especially expressed thanks to Bro . Miles for the trouble he had taken in the matter . The Bibles presented were of the Teacher Edition and handsomely bound .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Warwickshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WARWICKSHIRE .

The meeting of the Prov . G . Chapter of Warwickshire was held in Birmingham on the 9 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , New-street . After lhe usual routine business , the PROV . G . TREASURER reported the balance for the jear to be £ 104 14 s . iod . Apologies were received from Comps . Lord Leigh , G . Superintendent ; the Earl of Warwick , G . H . Eng . ; Sir A . F . Godson , G . Superintendent , Worcestershire ; and many others .

The PROV . G . H . addressed the companions , and stated that there had been a steady increase of members in the province , and that all thech ipters were working very well indeed . Comp . TOI . . ADAY proposed , and Comp . SHAW seconded , " That Comp . W . H . Wood be re-elected Treasurer , " which was carried unanimously . The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as follows :

Comp . G . Beech , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . H . „ Dr . Denne , 58 7 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ F . G . Swinden , 587 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ( re- 1 prov GSF appointed Sth year ) ... ... j ,, N . H . Turner , 43 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N .

„ W . H . Wood , 567 ... ... ... Prov . U . Treas . „ R . B . Morgan ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ W . Bate , 93 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Rrg . „ J . C . Stackhouse , 739 ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ J . T . H .-ircowt , 1016 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ Dr . Davidson , 1630 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . S .

, , J . Preedman , 74 ... ... ... t'rov . u . b . ls . „ A . Pearsall , 938 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ M . Berlyn ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G ' . D . of C . „ E . A . Smith , 1016 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . Birkmuire , . -58 7 ... ... ... "Prov . A . G . S . E . ,, A . Dalley ( re-appointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Portsmouth Lodge , No . 17 . The installation meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth , on Monday , the if > th ult ., when Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . C 305 , installed Bro . W . E . Soltau as W . C . N , for the ensuing year . The new VV . C . N . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . | . J . Coates , J .: the Rev . F . B . N . Norman Lee , S . ; A . H . Mare , S . D . ; W . R . Green , J . D . ; II . S . Duke , P . C , Treas . ; K . II . Plattin , Scribe ; Lieut .-Col . O . G . Wood , IJ . of C . ; G . Wilde , G . ; D . J . Gunncll , Stwd . ; and J . Exell , Warder . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . G . F . Lancaster for his kindness in carrying out the ceremony of enthronement .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Beaconsfield Lodge , No . 205 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the . jth inst ., at the Lord Brooke 1 lotel , Shernhall-strcet , Walthamstow . There were present : Bros . J . M . Murphy , Prov . J . G . I ) ., W . M . ; G . M . E . Hamilton , Prov . G . S . B ., S . W . ; M . A . Mclnerny , | . A . Walter , A . J . Williamson , Fredk . England , H . B . Dickins , John Watson , James Duffy , F . Hollows , P . M ., Treas . ; L . V . Walker , P . M . ; J . C . Yates , P . M ; F . E . Bailey , P . M . ; Alfred Molony , P . M ., Sec ; and H . H . Nuding , Visitors : Bros . T . J . Railing , Prov . G . Sec , P . G . D . England ; and James Lee ,

Gibraltar . At the request of the W . M . the chair was taken by Bro . Alfred Molony . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fredk . Hollows , P . Prov . S . G . O ., presented the W . M . elect , Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , and the latter was duly installed in the chair . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . A . Greene , S . W . ; M . A . Mclnerny , j . W . ; J . A . Walter , M . O . ; A . J . WilliamsonS . O . ; F . England , J . O . ; F . Hollows , P . M ., Treas . ; John Watson ,

, R . of M . ; A . Molony , P . M ., Sec ; H . B . Dickins , S . D . ; James Duffy , J . D . ; and Marx Gross , Tyler . It wis proposed by Bro . J . C . Yates , seconded by Bro . M . A . Mclnerny , and carried— "That a Past Master ' s jewel be presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . J . M . Murphy . " A vote of thanks to Bro . Alfred Molony was passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes for his having worked the ceremony of installation now for the fourth time in this lodge . Some other business having been dispessd of , the lolge was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary , D . A meeting of this old preceptory was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on the 13 th ult ., when there were present among others Sir Knights J . R . Carter , E . P . ; B . Stewart , Prelate ; C . Horst , Constable ; A . R . Ubsdell , Marshal ; M ijor T . C Walls , P . E . P ., P . G . C of G ., Reg . ; W . Fisher , F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . P . ; and the Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., P . E . P . Sir Knight H . C . Heard , P . E . P ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . W . Crombie , and it being unanimous , he was duly installed

a knight of the Order . It being the election meeting , bir Knight C . Horst was elected E . P . ; Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . E . P ., P . G . S . B ., Treasurer ; and Sir Knights Capt . Bertram and Sherrin , Auditors . A Past Preceptor ' s jewel was voted to the E . P . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights Lieut .-Col . F . I . Stohwasser , Captains G . Carpenter and H . Bertram , H . J . Lardner , P . E . P . ; G . Graveley . P . E . P . ; C Slater , P . E . P . ; W . Maple , P . E . P . ; H . Lindus , G . Haysom , Egbett Roberts , H . Schartau , and others . The preceptory was then closed . An excellent banquet was then served in the new and handsomely-apoointed dining hall . Upon the removal of the cloth , the long list of toasts was duly submitted .

"The Health of the E . P . " was given in kind terms by Sir Knight Basil Stewart . The E . P . having briefl y replied , gave " The Installee . " Sir Knight W . Crombie , in reply , . in the first place , expressed his thanks to his proposer and seconder . He was a perfect stranger to them both , and , therefore , the obligation became the greater . He was shortly going abroad and as he desired to see what Freemasonry , in all degre- s under the English Constitution , was like in other countries , it became necessary that he should carry with him as many qualifications and recommendations as possible . From what he had seen and heard that night it had inspired him with a desire to know more about other Christian Degrees of Free . nasonry . "The Health of thc E . P . elect" followed .

Sir Knight C . Horst , in reply , said that although he highly appreciated the compliment that they had paid him that evening , yet he would have liked to have waited another year as he was working hard in other Degrees . However , they might rely upon his punctual attendance at the meetings . In response to " The Visitors , " Sir Knight H . C . Heard expressed his thanks to

those members of the Mount Calvary Preceptory , who , upon his recommendation , had fathered that evening an old and esteemed friend of his ( Sir Knight W . Crombie ) . He took it as a personal compliment to himself . Many years ago he was on the eve of becoming a member of their old preceptory or encampment , as it was then called , but at the last moment was prevented from doing so . He wished it and its members every orosneritv .

The toast of " The Past Preceptors " was coupled with the names of Sir Knights B . Stewart , F . W . Driver , and the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , who respectively replied . During the evening Sir Knight Driver recited "lhe Knipht Templar" and other poems , whilst Sir Knight Fillingham was well to the fore in " Personal recollections of Montenegro . "

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

UNION LODGE , GRIMSBY , CANADA .

Some doubt has been expressed as to the date of the warrant of this lodge , and in the Frtviiiason oi October 1 | th the statement is made that it was issued in 179 6 . Now , this lod ^ e , as shown in J . Uoss Robertson ' s " History of Freemasonry in Canada " ( see pp . 733-4 ) , was constituted in 1799 , and its first minutes , dated 20 th November of that year , contain a notilication of the receipt of the warrant and iewels . It is true that the

charter itself is not extant , but the collateral evidence concerning its issue is convincing . In 1797 R . W . Bro . William Jarvis , Provincial Grand Master of 1 ' pper Canada , sent to England an official return of lodges constituted prior to that date . In this list were 12 lodges , consecutively numbered from No . 1 ; yet the warrant of Lodge No . 11 , at the Mohawk Village , now in Bro . Robertson ' s collection , bears the date of 12 lh February , 170 S . Lodtre

No . 12 , also mentioned in tne otiiciai list ot 1797 , was not warranted until later still ; the warrant of Lodge No . 13 , in the county of Leeds , U . C ., was issued in 1799 ; l . odce No . 14 was also warranted that year , and the minutes of Union Lodge , No . 15 ( now No . 7 ) , at Grimsby , as already stated , show that it was not constituted until the 20 th November , 1799 . So that , although the exact date of the warrant cannot be given , the fact that the actual work of the lodge did not commence until 1799 cannot be disputed .

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