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lodges formed themselves into a Grand Lodge of Morocco , would there Masonically , that is according to Masonic law , have been much to say . But here we see Bro . P ATTERSON acting clearly " ultra vires , " opening , as we understand , a territorial Grand Lodge of Manitoba for Morocco , and then declarino- it a territorial Grand Orient , and then proceeding to constitute a

private lodge , a deliberate act , for some definite purpose . We can but meekly observe to our readers , and we even say this , " pace" Bro . PATTERSON , that there is not in Masonic annals a single precedent for such an act , and that if there is one point of procedure which the American Grand Lodges have unequivocally condemned , it is this very system of action

of the above-named brother . We are sorry for this " fiasco , " as we are of opinion , knowing Morocco , that Freemasonry might flourish there under legal conditions . As it is , this new body is neither fish , flesh , fowl , nor good red herring . It is a nondescript creation , which cannot abide the touch of Masonic law or Masonic precedent , and must wither and decay .

THE " Unvouched for Visitor " who entered that nameless lodge of Ohio , and whom the then W . M . proclaimed to be an inadmissible brother , in the amusing incident recorded in a recent number of the Freemason , suggests a homily of useful moral to all W . M . ' s up and down the

country . We want , it seems to us , a little more strictness-of vouching in our lodges . There is a grave error afloat in this respect , which has too hastily received currency , which we often hear quoted sententiously , but which is one of the many fallacies of our good Masonic faculty . It is this , " Once a Mason , always a Mason , " and that if

proved to be a Mason he has a right , & c . We dispute the premise altogether . Our Grand Lodge has wisely hedged the admission of visitors by sundry needful precautions and careful rules of scrutiny and caution . It is not enough that a man says he is a Mason , and can prove himself to be a Mason by recognized formula :, that , therefore , he has a right to claim admission into a lodge .

He has to be known to , or vouched by , or proved satisfactorily , before he can legally claim admission at all . He must produce his certificate , which is one needful voucher , and without which any English W . M . would be justified in refusing admission to a visiting brother . At the same time , the laws of Masonic kindness and hospitality are so prevailing in this country ,

that our good brethren are much more likely to lean to the lax rather than a stringent view of the question ; but we have thought it right to call attention " en passant" to the subject , as we have known cases where some brethren seemed to think that they had a rig ht to immediate admission , though unknown to all the brethren , and that the brethren were wrong who evinced a little hesitation on the subject .

Presentation To The Queen Of The Address Voted By Grand Lodge.

PRESENTATION TO THE QUEEN OF THE ADDRESS VOTED BY GRAND LODGE .

On Wednesday last , Her Majesty received at Buckingham Palace a deputation from Grand Lodge , who presented the address voted at a special meeting of that body on the 15 th of March last . Her Majesty , who was accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales and Princess Beatrice , and attended by the Dowager

Duchess of Atholc , received the deputation in the Picture Gallery . There were also in attendance on Her Majesty the following gentlemen of the household : Gen . the Right Hon . Sir Henry Ponsonby , K . C . B ., Private

Secretary ; Gen . Sir John Cowell , K . C . B ., Master of the Household ; Lord Sandhurst , Lord-in-Waiting ; Col . Lord Edward Pelham Clinton , Groom-in-Waiting ; and Gen . Lynedoch Gardiner and Col . the Hon . Henry Byng , Equerries-in-Waiting .

The deputation consisted of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master ; the Duke of Connaught , Past Grand Senior Warden ; the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; Lord Carrington , Grand Senior Warden ; the Lord Mayor , Grand Junior Warden ; / E . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., Grand Registrar ; Colonel

Creaton , Grand Treasurer ; Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; Sir John B . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes ; the Rev . Ambrose Hall , Past Grand Chaplain ; and Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary . The Duke of Albany was nominated as a member of the deputation , but

on account of domestic affliction was unable to accompany the other members of the deputation . Mr . Justice Cave , who was also a member of the deputation , was absent at the assizes at Liverpool . The deputation wore full Grand Lodge clothing and evening dress . The Prince of Wales headed the deputation , and the Grand Secretary carried the casket enclosing

the address . The casket , which was six inches long and six broad , was of rich dark blue velvet , handsomely framed in gold , and surmounted by two crowns , between which were the square and compasses surrounding the Prince of Wales' feathers . On the front of the casket is a gold p late bearing the following inscription : " The loyal and dutiful

address of the Freems . sons of England to Her Majesty the Queen , 15 th March , 1882 . " The address itself was beautifull y illuminated in gold and colours , on vellum , which was lined with blue silk , and attached thereto was the great seal of the Order in an octagonal gold box , on which were enamelled the arms of Grand Lodge . The whole were from the designs of the Grand Secretary . The following is the address :

Presentation To The Queen Of The Address Voted By Grand Lodge.

" United Grand Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of England . " Albert Edward Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master . "To the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty , — " . May it please your Majesty ,

" We , the Grand Master and Olnrers of the l nited Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England , in the name and on behalf of our Ancient and Honourable Fraternity , yielding to no other bod y of Englishmen in loyalty to the Crown , and looking with pride to your

Majesty as the Patron of our Order , hasten to lay at the feet of your Majesty the honourable tribute of our horror and indignation at the recent dastardl y attempt upon your Majesty ' s life , and we desire on this , the first occasion permitted to us , to add the expression of our loyal devotion tc your Majesty ' s person .

"We believe that the Great Architect of the Universe rules alike the hearts of princes , directs the acts of men , and guides the course of events , and in all humility we desire to record our unfeigned thankfulness to Him that in His mercy He has been pleased to turn aside the hand of the assassin , and to protect from death or injury a life honoured in every part of the civilised

world , and most precious to every class and estate within the realm , and we would add to these thanks to Almighty God this further prayer , that He in His goodness and wisdom may vouchsafe to your Majesty many years of health and strength to watch over the interests of a loyal and devoted people "SHADWELL H . CLERKE , ( L . S . ) "ALBERT EDWARD , * 'Grand Secretary . "Grand Master . "

The Prince of Wales having read the address handed it to Her Majesty , who received it ver }' graciously , and then read the following reply : " I have received with gratification your loyal and dutiful address , and share with you the feeling of devout thankfulness to the Almi ghty , whose protecting hand has ever been so graciousl y extended to me . "

At the conclusion of the reply the M . W . Grand Master introduced to Her Majesty each member of the deputation separately , and the deputation then withdrew .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

ANNUAL FESTIVAL . The Ninety-fourth Anniversary Festival of this Institution was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons'Tavern , under the presidency of His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., Past Grand Senior Warden of England . His Royal Highness was supported on his right by Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . for Warwickshire , and on his left b y Lord Suffield , Prov . G . M . for Norfolk . Amongst the other Brethren present were :

Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Middx . ; Lieut .-Col . Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., C . B ., Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; Lieut .-Gen . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; J . Bcvan , Dist . G . M . Westland , N . / C . ; Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . G . C ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C ; Rev . C . J . Arnold , P . G . C ; Lieut .-Col . J . Creaton , Grand Treasurer ; Jabez Hogg - , P . G . D . ; Sir J . B . Monckton , F . S . A ., President Board General Purposes ; J . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ;

Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; R . W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; John Messent , G . S . B . ; J . L . Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., H . C . ; Rev . Dr . Morris ; F . Binckes , Sec . R . M . l . B . ; James Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; Alderman Smith , Fitzherbert Wright , Dr . Barringer , H . Lambert , W . Clarke , G . P . ; J . K . Collins , P . G . S . B . ; C Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; H . G . Buss , A . G . Sec ; W . H . Stanger , G . Steward , H . A . Dubois , E . Letchworth , A . H . Tattersall , Lieut .-Col . J . Peters , W . Hope , M . D . ; and C . Hammerton .

After dinner grace was sung , and the Duke of Connaught proposed the toasts .

In proposing the first toast , H . R . H . said : I rise to propose to you the first toast of the evening , " The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " ( Cheers . ) Amongst all assemblies of Englishmen we always give to this toast a most enthusiastic reception , and I know it will be especiall y so received , composed as we are this evening , of brethren of the Craft . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , I will ask you to drink this toast with your usual

warmth , because I have an intimation to make to you which , I am sure , will give everybody in this room the greatest pleasure and satisfaction . That intimation is that Her Majesty the Queen has authorised me to state that she will accept the position of Chief Patroness of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . ( Loud cheers . ) Brethren , without further preface , I will ask you to drink "The health of the Queen , the Chief Patroness of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " ( Cheers . )

The Duke of CONNAUGHT : Brethren , we now cone to the second toast , "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , Patron and President of this Institution . "—( cheers)— "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family . " ( Cheers . ) Brethren , the reception which you have already accorded to the preface of this toast shews me how superfluous it is on my part to offer any eulogy on those

whom we are anxious to toast . His Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master is well known to every Mason here present . Since the time he accepted the high office he holds in the Craft he has ever set the best example to all Masons . ( Cheers . ) He has ever been ready to come forward and to promote anything that would tend to the good and benefit of Freemasonry in general ; and I may perhaps allude to the great and important meeting of Grand Lodge that took place now two months ago . ( Cheers . ) Brethren ,

I am sure that anybody who was present on that occasion will never forget the memorable sight . In that meeting His Royal Highness took a leading and very important part , which was so gracefully consummated in the reception of the address b y Her Majesty the Queen this alternoon ( Hear , hear , and applause . ) Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales is so well known and so beloved—( cheers)—throughout the length and breadth of this land that 1 feel that it is not necessary for me to say more than to