Contents.

CONTENTS .

ItiPORTS oi MASONIC IVlEETiKr . s : — Craft Masonry , ••••087 Instruction ' ° 9 Koyal Arch lS ( J Royal Masonic benevolent Institution ., ' . « ' 89 Henry Muggeridge Testimonial ?• lS 9 Reviews > 9 ° Provincial Grand Chanter of East Lancashire 19 °

Obituary ,...., -9 ° In Memoriam Sir Gilbert Scott 19 I Notes on Art , & c ' 9 ' Masonic and General Tidings I ( J Public Amusements l 9 l Charity Reform ' 9 ' LaChaine tl'Union 191 The London Hospital ' 93 The Bauhutte ? 93 The Budtret = 93

C ORRESPONDENCE : — Palman t * ui Meruit Fcrat z 93 The Genesis of Speculative Masonry , 93 Lodge of Benevolence x 9-l The Boyal Arch ... " 91 The Venerable Bede 191 Erratum or Misprint ' 94 Consecration of the Dobie Chapter , N 0 . S 89 I 9 S

Koyal Masonic Institution for Boys 195 Freemasonry in Worcestershire IQG Masonic Notes and Queries I 9 j The Grand Lodge of England anel the Grand Orient of France 190 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 19 G Wedding at Christ Church , Highbury 19 ° Lodge Meetings for Next Week . . ••... 19 ? Advertisements ¦ > ji . "i > '" i v > vi

REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on Wednesdays .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , in the Zetland Room , Freemasons' Hall , the walls of whicii bear , among other portraits , that of the worthy brother to whom the lodge owes its name . Bro . Southwood , W . M ., presided , antl performed thc ceremonies of passing and initiation . Afterwards Bro . John Hervey rc-installed Bro .

Southwood as W . M ., antl the following brethren weie invested as his officers for the year : —Bro . E . J . Goodacre , S . W . ; Bro . Spalding , J . W . ; Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., Treasurer ; Bro . Charles Atkins , Secretary ; Bro . C . W . Roby . S . D . ; Bro . Foot , J . D . ; Bio . Latreille , I . G . j Bro . Rosenthal , D . C . ; Bro . J . R . Cox , and Bro . Abraham , W . S . ; Bro . Dean , Organist j and Bro . C . T , Speight , T .

During the ceremony Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant G . S ., performed the duties of D . C , and a vote of thanks was afterwards passed to Bio . Hervey and Bro . Buss for the services they had rendered . Bro . Hervey , on behalf of himself and Bro . Buss , acknowledged thc compliment , after which Bro . C . Atkins read the communication from Grand Lodge containing thc

resolutions with respect to French Masonry passed at the Quarterly Communication on the 6 th of March last . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was luxuriously provided in the Crown Room of Freemasons' Tavern by Bro . Best , and served under the vigilant superintendence of Bio . Dawkins . Among the brethren who sat down were Bros . Ilervey and Buss , G . S . and A . G . S . ; Col . Peters , F .

Binckes , D . Defries , Maidwell , Libbis , Lamble , Green , Harrison , Walker , Morgan , J . Richartlson , R . C . Davis , II . Massey ( Freemason ) , J . W . Morris , R . B . Leigh , Thos . Bolton , James Barth , J . J . Wortwick , H . J . Turner , R . S . Turner , E . J . Bahe , G . J . Brengcr , E . Fielding , F . Ough , L . G . Langden , Gee . Singer . Thc toasts werc proposed after dinner , and in

the intervals which occurretl between the toasts some excellent vocal harmony was given by Bros . H . Upstor . e , T . Trcmere , W . Wells , Edward Collins , and Dean ( Organist ) Bro . I lervey , responding for the "Grand Officers , " said that all the Grand Officers felt an interest in Masonry , and all felt a desire tp fulfil the duties they had taken upon them . The W . M . in his speech mentioned this as one of the

characteristics of the Grand Officers , and speaking for himself ( Bro . Hervey ) he was much obliged to the W . M . for so graciously mentioning that to the brethren . He was always well received in the Craft , and the brethren of this ledge whicii bore his name were in that respect not different from the brethren of other lodges , It was said that a prophet tlid not get much honour in his own country , but

this was not thc case with regard to himself and the Hervey Lotlge . Had it been so he might not have expected the honours which had been showered upon him by the hands of the brethren . I le felt , however , that he had been eulogised in a manner he did net deserve , not only as an individual but as Granel Secretary . It was a vcry great honour to have his name associated with the lodge , to

have it carried down to posterity , who when they asked where elid the Hervey Lodge get its name , might be told , from the Grand Secretary of England of 18 ( 09 . Bro . Buss being associated wilh him in the toast he would say one thing to thc brethren , that if he were deprived cf Bro . Buss's services he would be like a man without his tight hantl . At all times and in all cases

his advice antl assistance , and , hc mi g ht say , his countenance , was a great help to him . Bro . Buss was one on whom they might rely , antl on whom they mi ght look with peifect confidence . Looking on his left he saw the Treasurer of the lotlge , and of him hc might say that he had fought ihe battles of the lodge long and well , and had come out triumphant . He ( Bro . Hervey ) did not think

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that any moment was so gratifying to him during his connection with the Hervey lodge as the present meeting . They saw around the board a goodly number of friends , and they had a Master on whom they could rely , and officer :, in whom they might have confidence . They might , therefore , be sure they would have their reward in experiencing a pleasant and

prosperous year . He hoped that thc time would come when among the lodges of the metropolis thc Hervey Lodge might be signalised for its excellent work , and for its excellence in every particu ' ar . The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dr . Hogg , P . G . D ., and thc W . M . having replied , proposed " The Initiates . " Bro . Wuuelerlich replied , and gave expression to the feeling so often

expressed by other initiates , that he was very much taken by surprise when he found what the ceremony was . He certainly was quite unprepared for it ; but having discovered what it was he hoped to become a worthy member of the Craft . Bro . Fildew also replied . Several brethren respondetl for " The Visitors "; Bro . Binckes replied for

" The Charities "; the Treasurer and Secretary replied to the toasts in their honour , and by the time that " The Officers " was proposed , very few of those brethren were left to reply , thc hour being very late . The Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Speight , and the brethren then separated .

MIDDLETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the-Assheton Arms Hotel , on Thursday , February 28 th . The W . M ., Bro . W . Percival , presided , and was assisted by Bros . F . Fothergill , S . W . ; J . Hatton , J . W . ; H . Heywood , P . M ., Treasurer ; S . Hewitt , Secretary ; P . Lawton , J . D . ; J . Eckersley , I . G . j J . Kent , Tyler . The lodge was

opened with solemn prayer by the W . M . Thc minutes of the last meeting , after being reatl by ( he Secretary , received confirmation . It was proposed by Bro . W . Percival , seconded by Bro . D . Reid , ' < That Bro . James A . Jowett , of thc Eccleshill Lodge , No . 1034 , be admitted as a joining member . " The ballot was unanimous in his favour . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . T . B .

Smith was asked and answered the questions leading from thc Secontl to thc Third Degree and retired , entrusted with the test of merit . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree Bro . T . B , Smith was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M- by Bro . W . Percival , W . M . The traditional history was given by the I . P . M ., Bro . G . Bradbury ,

and the working tools were presented by Bro . F . Fothergill , S . W ., the cerempny throughout being very impressive . Bro . J . Sinkinson ' s resignation was accepted with regret . Hearty gootl wishes were accorded from Lodges 467 and 1034 . Charity was next attended to , and the lodge was closed at 8 p . m . in peace and harmony , when the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment .

GIBRALTAR . — Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 153 ) . —On the 26 th ult . a special meeting of this lodge was held , to receive the centenary warrant for their lotlge , which was read out by the Secretary , Bro . B . White , as also an apology from the R . W . the D . G . M ., Bro . G . F . Cornwell , who was unable , by a previous anil unavoidable engagement , to attend . Bro . Stanley , W . M . of

" Friendship , " 278 , E . G ., was prevented b / sickness accepting the lodge ' s invitation . The lodge being closed , the brethren , to thc number of about sixty , sat down to a banquet in the " Friendship " Lodge Rooms , so kindly and graciously lent by W . M . Stanley . The W . M ., Bro . J . Conroy , was supported by Past Masters Bros . Henry , Barker and Cunningham ; Beal , 32 ! , I . C .: Jackson , W . M .

325 , I . C . j and Valarino , W . M . 115 , E . C . Among the visitors were Bros , Cottrell , Bassadone , Turner , Crawley , Evans , Bosano , Peterkin , Bensillo , and Trcncrry . The dinner was supplied by Bro . Miranda in a style which would gain reputation to that well-known caterer , and which evoked praise from all . After the viands had been done ample justice to , the W . M . gave the usual opening

toasts , "The Queen , Craft , and Royal Family , " and "Three Grand Masters , " which were received with due honours . The W . M . said the object of the meeting was to celebrate the arrival of the centenary warrant , and he was pleased to see the great number of brethren joining in so freely and agreeably on such a great occasion , the greatest in the history of any lodge . He was fortunate in

being the Master of the lodge on such an event . The lodge was formed in November , 1777 , with No . 202 for its number , but in consequence of the union of the two Grand Lodges and the formation of the United Grand Lodge on 27 th December , 1813 , its number became 251 . At the alteration of numbers in 1832 it was changed to 178 and on the general re-arrangement of numbers in 186-5

it took the number it now bears , 153 . It had , like many other lodges , its ups and downs , particularly as it was always more or less a military lodge , whose members were constantly going to other pans of the woild . It was well known that had it not been for the great help of such brethren as the late Bros . Triplatid and Francis , No . 153 would have had to be transferred to some other lodge .

There were some other brethren present who could perhaps enter more minutely into those mitters ; however , now , he was pioud to say , the lodge was in a most flourishing state , having over seventy members and the funds being high too . He would call on all brethren to give three hearty cheers for Lodge No . 153 , wishing it a continuance of prosperity and success -, to which the whole responeled most lustilv . Bro . W . J . Henry , P . M ., said

though an older brother in the lodge , he really could not go into details ; he was only sorry the late Bro . Francis , who dietl recently , was not present , he could have enlightened them . As it was , he believed thc late Bro . Francis worked with herculean stiength to keep it afloat , and to him was due the high praise of having fulfilled it . Perhaps Bro . Beale might throw light upon it . Bro . Btale , P . M ., said , though a Mason of such long standing antl

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in this garrison too , he was not aware of the state of this lotlge ; he could , however , testify to tha truth of Bro . Henry ' s remarks concerning thc late Bro . Francis . The W . M . in toasting " Visiting Brethren , " said it was always a source of delight to see visitors , but doubly so when they came to do honour to so great an event as this . He coupled Bro . Turnct ' s name with it . Bro . Turner , of 278 , said it

was always a great pleasure to be in the society of Freemasons , but especially so at a time like the present ; he drank to thc health and prosperity of 15-j . The W . M . proposed "The Healths of the W . M . ' s in Gibraltar , " coupling Bro . Stanley ' s name therewith , for owing to his kindness they werc enabled to use those rooms to-night . He was sorry he was unable to be present owine

to sickness . W . M . 325 , I . C , Bro . Jackson , and W . M . 11 e , E . C , Bro . Valarino , responded for their lodges in felicitous terms . Bro . W . F . Cottrell was then called upon for a song . His name n sufficient passport for the quality of it ; in fact , a great part of the success of the evening was owing to the inimitable harmony given by this worthy brother during the evening ; nor must we forget the help

in that line that Bros . C . T . Armstrong , Davis , Bacon , Altfield , Jackson , Nolan , Myatt , Ctawley , and others , gave—in fact we had dropped among a most musical lot . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Cottrell , " for his assistance that evening . In responding , Bro . Cottrell said he was always willing to do his mite , and was always gratified when he pleased his hearers . He had visited all

the lodges in garrison , and it delighted him much to see the harmony and good feeling existing among Masons in Gibraltar . Whilst he had been a non-commUsioned officer he had done his best for Masonry , anil now he was an officer should not forget what was required of him . He drank to the health and prosperity of 153 . P . M . Bro . Henry proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and said it

was a high honour to occupy that position at this time . It was pleasing to see thc lotlge so flourishing , and he was sure it would not lose its prestige in the hands of the present W . M . Received with high honours . The W . M . said he was rather taken aback by P . M . Henry ' s glowing

account j he did consider it a high honour to be W . M . now , and hc would always endeavour to do his duty to the Craft and to this lodge in particular , knowing full well he had the support of all . The harmony of the evening was continued till a lute hour , all dispersing with a feeling of having spent a jolly evening .

CROYDON . —East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —A large gathering of members of this , en ; of the oldest and most important lodges in the province of Suney , celebrated the annual meeting for installation of thc newly-appointed W . M ., at the Greyhound Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . The lodge was openeel at four o'clock by Bro . T . P . Dickin , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R .,

in thc absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . Sharp , which , to the great regret of the brethren , was occasioned by illness . Amongst the many present during the evening were thc following Past Masters , viz ., Bros . C . H . Woodward , P . P . G . J . W . ; II . J , Close , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . West , P . P . G . R . ; H . R . B . Podmore , P . P . G . Supt . Works ; R . Price , P . P . G . Supt . Works ; A . C . Ebbutt , P . P . G . Purs . ¦ and — Dosell .

The officers were Bros . John CIcse , P . P . G . D . C , S . W . and Master elect ; George Yaxley , J . W . ; G . Price , Treasurer ; C 11 . Woodward , Secretary ; H . A . Pocock , S . D . ; J . S . Sweeter , J . D . ;' and J . Hooke , I . G . Members — Bros Ridge , Harland , Silverton , Price , West , Margctson , Hall , Lamb , J . K . Pitt , Bonner , Rogers , Burton , Gillingham Frost , Watkinson , Nicholls , A . Pocock , Wagner ,

Ainsworth , Goodwin , Witherham , W . H . Smith , Butlden , and several others . Visitors—Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , 1216 , 1426 , & c ; E . Peacock , 1360 ; G . Wootlbiidge ; B . W . Sewell ; W . R . Sheadd , 720 ; Burlow ; Jolliffe , 559 ; and L . A . Hart , P . P . G . J . D ., Kent . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , and a ballot taken in favour of Bro . H . F . Margetts , 212 , as

joining member , Bro . C . H . Woodward , P . P . G . J . W ., took the chair as Installing Master , and proceeded to install Bro . John Close , the W . M . for the ensuing year . The well-known abilities of Bro . Woodward rendered the performance of this ceremony perfect in every detail , and elicited hearty applause from the many Past Masters and able Masons present , and the remarks which fell from

the newly-installed W . M . in praise of and thanks for the services rendered were unanimously endorsed by the brethren . Th ? officers appointed and invested were Bros . George Yaxley , S . W . ; H . A . Pocock , J . W . ; G . Price , P . M ., Treasurer ; C . H . Woodward , P . M ., Secretary ; J . S . Streeter , S . D . ; J . Hooke , J . D . The addresses to the Master ,. Wardens , and brethren werc eielivered in admirable style

antl the entire ceremony gave practicil evielence of the efficient working which characterises this lodge . The W . M . having announced his intention to serve as Stewaid at the approaching festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , a vote from the lodge funds was carrietl in support of his list of donations . Propositions for initiation werc then taken , antl there being no further business lodge

was closed , antl the brethren aelj uined to the large Assemby Room for banquet . On the cloth being cleared , Bro . Close at once gave evidence of his ability as W . M . by proposing , in brief but effective terms , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts . To such as required no personal response he gave great effect by a departure from thc ordinary stereotyped form of introduction . A careful allusion 10 current outdoor events was matle in caeh of the

toistsof "The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M , " "The Pro G . M ., " and thc "Deputy G . M . and Officers of Grand Lodge , " and the necessity for increased loyalty to both crown anil Craft under present circumstances was admirably enforced . For " Provincial Grand Lodge , " Bro . Woodward ably responded , and then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " expressing thc great pleasure he had experienced in installing the worthy brother whom he had assisted to initiate , and whose progress in Freemasonry had