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SATURDAY , MAY 12 , 1894

Mosonic Notes.

Mosonic Notes .

The second Anniversary Festival of the year—that of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls—has come and gone , arid the ample report we publish elsewhere of the proceedings , with the accompanying lists and analysis of the Returns will satisfy our readers that the expectations of a grand success , in which we and other friends

of the School saw fit to indulge , have been verified to the letter . On no previous occasion—with the solitary exception of the Centenary in the Royal Albert Hall , in 1888—have the Returns exceeded—that is to any appreciable extent the sum of . £ 14 , 000 . But , on Wednesday , Bro . Hedges , the Secretary of the Institution , had

the satisfaction of announcing a grand total of £ 17 , 732 . Since then , however , sundry additions have been received , which place the ' result in excess of £ 18 , 000 . Such figures as these will go a long way towards compensating the Institution for the comparative smallness

which has charaterised most of the Festival Returns that have been made since 18 S 8 . At all events , they will have the effect of restoring its funds to a healthy condition , and we most sincerely congratulate all who had a hand in bringing about this splendid result .

It is to be regretted that , at the last moment , the Earl of Lathom should have been prevented , by the death of a very near connection , from undertaking the duty—to which , no doubt , he had been looking forward with such well-grounded hope—of presiding at this successful gathering . Not only would he have derived pleasure from the result as announced , but he would

likewise have witnessed in person the enthusiasm which animated the brethren of his Province of West Lancashire , and have learnt , more particularly from the Returns , how vigorously they had worked in order to ensure the success of his presidency . He has , however , the satisfaction of knowing that his place was ably filled by his son , Lord Skelmersdale , the J . G , Warden of England for the prese nt year .

* » * One remark as to the Stewards' Lists and the general summary of the Returns and we have done . We have said that , owing to the receipt of sundry additions to lists and a new list or two which came to hand too late

to be included , the total already exceeds £ 18 , 000 . There has , however , been no time to make the alterations necessitated by these additions , and all we can do is to announce that they shall be published at an early date .

At a meeting of the Board of Stewards held on Thursday , it was decided to hold the Festival of the Hoys' School again this year at Brighton . It will take place on the 27 th June . ? » *

A paper on the influence of " Freemasonry in Architecture , " which was marked by much erudition and ori ginality , was read by Dr . D . Fearon Rankin before the Society of Architects on Tuesday last , Mr . George Houghton , F . R . I . B . A ., President , in the chair . The lecturer , as might have been expected , did not deal

with his subject from a Masonic standpoint as we understand it , but rather from the point of view of the mystic philosophy which is believed to embody the princi ple of design and construction of what is gener ' lH y known as Gothic architecture . That the author "oes not deny the connection between the Masons of 'he Middle Ages and Freemasonry as we understand it

"lay be judged by his statement that he considered •Modern Freemasonry as representing the union of these esoteric bodies with the political secret societies ° ' the Lolland type and later , but not till the seven" •' <** nth century with the Craft Guilds . By thc courtesy ¦ pi the author we hope to print the lecture in a future 'S'ue of the Freemason .

Mosonic Notes.

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex will be held this year at Teddington , on Wednesday , the iSth July , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Mister of Middlesex , the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey will be held this year at the Public Hall C * oydon , on Tuesday , the 24 th July . The meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter will be held at a subsequent date , probably in October .

At the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , held at Edinburgh , on the 3 rd inst ., a letter was reported from the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Ledge , England , intimating that the Grand Master , H . R H . the Prince of Wales , had been pleased , on the recommendation of the Grand Lodge

of Scotland , to appoint the Earl of Haddington to be representative of the Grand Lodge of England at the Grand Lodge of Scotland in room of Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , resigned ; and also to approve the appointment of the Earl of Lathom , C . B ., as representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at the Grand Lodge of England .

* * We sometimes think that the Freemasons of this country are sadly wanting in that appreciation and taste for Masonic literature , and that their support of the one official publication published for the benefit of the Masonic Charities , viz .: the " Freemasons' Pocket Book and Calendar , " does not receive their support ;

but the publisher of the " Indian Masonic Review " has a still more doleful story to tell , as will be seen by the following extract from the April number : "The publishers of this paper have decided not to issue a Calendar and Directory this year . Last year only two copies were paid for , and this support is not sufficiently encouraging to warrant a repetition of the venture . "

Reviews.

Reviews .

" MASONIC CALENDAR FOR THE PUNJAH DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 1894 . " —This excellent directory , larger than any other published in England , has been ably edited by Capt . J . H . Leslie , R . A ., Dist . J . G . W . of the Punjab , and the printers and publishers are VV . Newman & Co ., Caxton Steam Printing Works , Mission-road , Calcutta . This is the second year of issue , and the annual is not only much larger than its predecessor of 1 S 93 but contains 24

, more pages . In the preface the editor asks for notes of any corrections or suggestions to make the directory more useful and complete , and expresses the hope , in which we join , that the support extended to his effort to meet the needs of his province , will be considerably more than previously . Although the work is so much increased in bulk and value , the price is only one rupee , and if it does not sell this year as it should , for 1804 it would be better to let

the District Grand Lodge attend to its circulation and be responsible for its sale , as so many provinces do in England , each lodge being supplied with the numbers according to its size , and paying pro rata its share of the expenses . There is no detailed statistical information , so it would be an increased advantage in consulting its pages if the number of members to each lodge was added , or given as a summary . The information as to lodges is capitally arranged ,

and the lodge histories , so far as Captain Leslie has managed to get particulars , are both interesting and invaluable . The calendar , practically , is a history of the province , as well as a directory of the lodges , and the Masonic memoranda , added , with an account of the Puniab Institution ( which is managed on the same lines as our provincial educational funds in England ); rules for the

acquisition of lodge premises and buildings , and an appreciative memoir of the late Bro . H .-J . Whymper , CLE ., are attractive features of the publication . Bro . Hughan ( who is an Honorary Member of the famous Lodge Stewart , No . 19 G 0 ) , has contributed an article on the " Book of Constitutions , " 17 S 4 , and , allogether , liro . Leslie has prepared onc of the most valuable and useful annuals ever issued .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 17 th ult . Among those present were Bros . VV . H . Holroyd , W . M . ; L . W . Harvey , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . G . S ., acting I . W . ; S . Valentine , M . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; A . Clemow , I . P . M . ; T . B . Dodson , and C . Burleton . Bros . A . McDowall , P . A . G . D . C . ; F . Graves

P . G . S . ; and Dalzel were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Harvey was installed as VV . M . by the Secretary . The following investitures were made : Bros . S . Valentine , S . W . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , B . A ., J . W . j W . Drew , M . O . ; T . B . Dodson , S . O . ; C . Burleton , 1 . 0 . ; N . Prower , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., Sec ; and Goddard , Tyler . A vote of thanks

was passed to the Installing Officer . A Past Master ' s jewel was { presented to Bro . Holroyd . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the resignanations of Bros . C . Chauffourier , P . M ., and F . B . Smith , late J . VV ., were received with regret . The lodge was then closed and a banquet followed , at which the VV . M . presided most admirably .

Bro . A . McDowall , P . A . G . D . C , responded to thc toast of "The Grand Officers , " and Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . G . S ., and F . Graves , P . G . Stwd ., for " The Visitors . " During the evening some excellent singing was enjoyed , thanks to the exertions of Bros ., Dalzel , Pritchard , and Dodson . Bro . F . XV . Driver recited two original poems . The proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , terminated at an early hour .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . John Hervey Lodge ( No . 1260 ) . —A Urge gathering of brethren assembled on the nth ult ., to do honour to the 25 th , or silver festival of this lodge . Biing the installation of the VV . M . elect more than the usual number of visitors were in attendance , as many as 37 sitting down to the subsequent banquet . 'The

officers were as follows : Bros . F . Varley , W . M . ; E . G . Packman , S . VV . ; James Evans , J . VV . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Robertson Reep , Sec ; John Barlow , J . P ., S . D . ; R . J . Langley , J . O . ; Ben . Hooker , LG . ; Majir J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C ; Walter C . Fox , I . P . M . ; Dangerfiild , P . M . ; Henry Potter , P . M . ; H . Evans , P . M . ; Salmon , P . M . ; and Frost , P . M . ; also Bros . H .

Blackburn , J . Foss , R . H . Hughes , O . Connor , Carthdge , C . Varley , trench , Charlton , Hill , Thomas , Haine , Harris , W . Evans , G . S . Evans , H . Andrews , E . T . Pearce , J . L . McCabe , Thurnber , Retford , Pitt-Smith , Cameron , Lethbridge , and Johnson ; also the 37 visitors alluded to . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting read and confirmed . The Auditors then

presented . thtir report on the lodge and benevolent funds , and the same and the accounts were received and adopted . Bro . Blackburn was raised to the Sublimj Degree , the VV . M ., Bro . Varley , performing his part of the work in a very effective manner . The ceremony of installation was then peiformed , and the W . M . elect , Bro . E . G . Packman , was obligated by the retiring VV . M ., and duly installed

inlo the chair of K . S . Bro . F . Varley was then invested as I . P . M ., and subsequently in Iodge presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel specially engraven pursu int to . the minute of the lodge in that behalf . On resuming , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as folbvs : Bros . F . Varley , I . P . M . ; James Evans , S . W . ; John Birlow , J . W . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Robertson Reep , Sec ;

Hooker , S . D . ; R . J . Langley , J . D . ; E . T . Pearce , LG . ; J . H . Haine and Andrews , Stwd . ; Mijor J . Heaton , P . M ., D . C ; Hill , A . D . C ; William Henry , P . M ., Org . ; Cameron , Asst . Org . ; and J . VV . Freeman , P . M . Tyler . The addresses were delivered by Bro . J . B . Sorrell , P . M . and Tr . a ; u er , in his usual able and impressive manner . Ihree proposals for initiation were announced by thc Secretary . A communication , amongst others , was read

from Bro . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., expressing regret at being absent through illness at what he called the silver wedding of the lodge , also indicating his sympathy with all , and his desire for the continued success and prosperity of the John Hervey Lodge . lhe lodge having been close ] , the brethren and their visitors adjourned to Frcemiso is' Tavern , where a choice and well-selected repast was served under the direction of Bro . Mantel ! , who lost none of his prestige by his catering

on this occasion . Atter grace had been sung on thc concluiion of the banquet , the VV . M . proposed the usual loyal , Masonic , and patriotic toasts in happy and eloquent terms , remarking , with reference to H . R . H . tne M . VV . G . Master , that Freemasonry would and must make headway

so long as the most illustrious in the land favoured it ' with their countenance and support . The I . P . M . then assumed the gavel , and , review ing in a terse and humorous way his own part during the past year , expressed the hope that his succissor might now meet with equal prosperity . The toast of " The VV . M . " was received with

acclamation . The W . M ., in responding , expressed himself as bound to the Craft by very near ties and associations , an J tint hi j great wish was not only that good feeling should prove dominant among tne brethren , but that one and all should

endeavour to understand the true teachings of Freemasonry , and do something to forward the true ideals an J significance of the Craft . He ended by giving them " The Health of the I . P . M . and the Past Masters of the Lodge . " This was responded to by Past Masters Broj . H . Evans , Sorrell , Salmon , Dangerficld , and W . F . Potter , and tho

I . P . M . The other usual toasts having been drunk , that of the Tyler brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . The musical arrangements , ably rendered , were under the direction of Bro . VV . Henry , P . M ., Org ., assisted by Bro . Dr . Haskins , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Org ., Essex , the artistes being Midamoiselles Hermione Hamilton and Alicia Andrews , and Bros . Charles Butler and VV . II . VVebb .

New Cross Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , on Fuday , the 13 th ult . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the VV . M . and I . P . M ., the chair was taken b y Bro . C . N . Mclntyre North , P . M ., a-sisted by Bro . J . Faulkner , as LP . M . ; G . F . Mounter , S . VV . ; A . Cogliati , J . VV . ; T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; I . S . Targett , J . D .

( also acting as S . D . in the absence of Bro . H . W . Walden ) j E . Peroni , I . G . ; J . Li Calsi , P . M ., Org . ; and others . The minutes of the installation and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Messrs . Baglioni , Cavalli , and Formaggia were duly initiated , and Bros . Andagna , Bazzi , Giracco , Mutti , and Sangiorgi were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . T . Grummant , P . M ., then raised Bros .

Aire , A . de Gasperi , and Hansford . The chair was again taken by liro . North , when Uro . J . Faulkner , P . M ., in moving the following resolution , " That in consideration of the valuable services rendered by Bro . VV . T . Winser , J . VV . 1950 , he be made honorary member of the lodge , " referred in eulogistic terms to the many services Bro . Winser had rendered the lodge , always ready to assist and

take any ofhee which might be vacant , and by his ready tact and good humour very materially adding to thu comfoit of the members and the expeditious working of the ceremonies . Bro . T . Grummant cordially seconded the motion , and after a few sympathetic remarks from the W . M . the motion was carried unanimously . The W . M , in addressing Bro . Winser , expressed the great pleasure he felt in informing him of the resolution passed in his