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and had presented to him complete suits of Grand Lodge clothing by the Board of General Purposes . The warmest congratulations of the lodge were voted to , these brethren , and the Secretary was instructed to convey the fame . The sum of 10 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to he placed upon the list of Bro . Gen . Sir Charles Warren , P . M .. as Steward for the Girls' School . A letter was read from hi ; Royal Highness the M . W . G . M ., acknowledging with thanks the receipt of two volumes of the publications of the lodge , and thanking the brethren for their expressions of loyalty .

The following five lodges and 53 brethren were admitted memhers of the Correspondence Circle , no « ' numbering over 2000 : The District Grand Lodge of Queensland ( E . C ) , Brisbane ; Ionic Lodge , No . 227 ; Springsure Lodge , No . 2051 , Queensland ; Lodge of Industry , No . 4 S ; Lodtre Leopold , No . 12 S , Narrandera , N S . W . ; In the South African Republic-Kros . J . F . Whitehead , 799 ( S . C ) , H . W . Reid , 247 S , and R . Harvie , 794 ( S . C ) , of Johannesburg ; and Rev . Canon F . H . Fisher , of Pretoria . In the Orange Free State—Bro . II . H . Browne , 2 5 22 , of Bethlehem . In Cape Colony—Bros . R . E . Atkinson , P . M ., and J . J . Durling , ot 711 . Port Elizabeth ; G . C . Nelson ,

• 651 ( S . C ) , of Grahamstown ; and F . K . Murray . 24 SG , Windsorton , Giiqualand . In -yueensland—Bros . F . Finch , 655 ( S . C ) , of Dalby : C . Clark , of Taroom ; C . W . Carver , 775 ( S . C ) , S . C . W . Robinson , 775 ( S . C ) , T . K . Lamb , 1315 , H . de Stokar , 211 9 , E . Marshall , 775 ( S . C ) , and J . B . O . Evans , P . M . 1372 , all ot Toiwonmbi . In New South Wales—Bro . R . C Matthews , P . M . 25 , Gundagai . In India—Bros . E . Hill , 542 , and H . E . Wilkins , W . M . 542 , Maulmain , Burma ; W . G . Jackson , P . M . 391 , Jhansi ; W . H . Ru-hton , 413 , Delhi ; G . A . Kentish . 59 , Jorhat . Assam ; and W . B . Chambers , P M .. Calcutta . In the United States of America—Bros . I . I . lones , 3 ? 7 ,

Philadelphia ; F . \ V . Jennings , 72 , and M . Heymann , P . M . 1 , N ; w Orleans ; and H . Wallis , P . G . M . of New Jersey . Bros . S . P . Johnston . 357 ( I . C . ) : W . Hi 1 , 772 ( S . C ); R . B . Shaw , - ,. ' , ( S . C ); I . P Laidlaw , S . M . 772 ( S . C . ); R . " . Kerr . 339 ( S . C ); W . C . Logan , P . M . 1509 ; C . X . Pochin , P . M . 1201 ; A . Price , P . M . 151 ; Rev . S . VV . Jones , 72 G : G . Wormal , P . M . 726 : W . Hall , 72 G : C . Cheel , P . M . 777 ; I " . Adams 227 ; A . H Bevan , W . M . 245 S ; T . P . Staley , P . M . 1464 : S . R . Dyer , 1415 ; F . H . Gervis , 240 S ; M . T . 1 urk , P . M . 901 ; S . Richards . 1415 : C J . Marrian , 2098 ; C . H . Barnes , VV . C . Barnes , and J . VV . Barnes , of 19 ; F . T . Rushtun , P . M . S ; and A . W . Dennis , tSo . '

A paper by Dr . W . J . Chetwode Ciawley , " On some Irish Medals , " together with the Written remarks of Bro . W . j . Hughan on the paper , were taken as read , Pnd ordered to appear in the "Transactions . " Bro . Gould read a paper entitled , 'The Onke of Wharton , G . M . 1723-4 , withan account of the true History of the Gormogons . " After a careful analysis of the character of the Duke , full of interest and amusing incidf nts , the lecturer went on to sh iw that Dr . Anderson ' s account of the usurpation of the Masonic throne by that gifted but disreputable nobleman could not be sustained . Ke further showed how the whole phenomenon of the Gormogons , which had so long been a

puzzle to Masonic historians , was co-terminous with the career in England of the Duke , and that the public notices rpsprcting their apoearances were only to be explained on the assumption that they were the creation for political purposes of Wharton , were in fact a Jacobite inlrigue working under quasi Masonic forms , and the direct creation of tt . e P . G . M . himsi If . A study of the celebrated plate of Hogarth , " The Mystery of Freemasonry brought to light by the Gormogors , " concluded a most interesting and important paper in eve . y way worthy of the reputation of its learned author . The subsequent discussion was supported by Bros . Speth , Dr . Crawley , and Wi H . Rylands , to which were contributed written comments by Bros . Hughan and Lane .

The following objects of interest were exhibited : By Bro . Dr . Crawley , thren medals in illustration of his paper ; by Bro . Macadam , o' Edinburgh , a curious old Royal Arch spron , and the former and present Master ' s jewel ot St . Stephen ' s Lodge , Edinburgh ; and by Bro . Vernon , of Kelso , a most remarkable ' Masonic apron , ornament d in a very peculiar manner with tinsel and probably of gipsy origin . The brethren subsequently dined at the Holborn Restaurant .

Columbia Lodge , No . 2397 . The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at the Cafe Rnval , Regent-street , on the 2 Sth ult ., when there were present : Bros . Hv . S . Wellcome , VV . M . j Elias Jessurun . S . W . ; | ohn B . Cumming . P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Spratling , P . M ., P . P . G . I " . Middx ., Sec ; 1 ' . C Van Duzer , J . D . ; Col . F . VV . Frigout , P . M . ; G . G . Leader , Ore . ; A . W . Chapman , P . M ., DC . i G . VV . Field , Stwd . ; B . F . Stevens ,

Rev . J . Simpson , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ; R . Clay Sudlow , P G . S . B . ; J . R . Brnueh , VV . H . Toone . T . VV . Waller , R . N . Crane , V . B . D . Coooer , R . H . Maidon , VV . G . Lemon , B . A ., LL . B .. P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . J . Wedgwood , M . D ., P . M . ; and T . C . Edmonds , Tyler . Visitois : Brrs . VV . H . Khby , P . M ., Sec . 1965 ; Vernon Brown , 2 S 9 ; Walter Owen , P . M ., 1 G 73 ; VV . M . Hywatcr , P . G . S . B . ; W . Biistow , P . G . S . B . ; C . M . Lowne , 1319 ; W . Forster , 231 ; A . E . Oliver , 22 G 5 ; and R . T . Wes' , 1744 .

The minutes of the previous meeting , and of an emergency meeting , having been read , the W . M . raised Bro . R . H . Matdon to the Third Degree . . Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , P . G . S . B , then presented Bro . ElUs Jessurun , the W . M . elect , and he was installed by the W . M ., Bro . H . S . Wellcome , in a manner that made it impossible to have been better performed . The new W . M . then appointed and duly invested the following as his officers for the year : Bros . F . C Van Duzer , S . W . ; F . VV . Frigout , P . M ., J . W . ; J . B . Cumming , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . J . Spratling , P . M ., Sec . ; Dr . G . W . Field , S . D . ; VV . Wright , 1 . 1 ) . ; N . Crane , I . G . ; R . Clay Sudlow , D . C . ; W . H . Toone , A . D . C . ;

H . Phillips D . M . ; J- J . Wedgwood , P . M ., J . R . ISrough , and V . D . B . Cooper , Stewards ; and T . C . Edmonds , Tyler . The delivery of the customary addresses was ably and impressively rendered by Bro . H . S . Wellcome . The newly-installed W . M . then presented , on behalf of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Henry S . Wellcome , which , he stated , he did with special pleasure , as it could not be bestowed on one more worthy to wear it . He was the ideal of a W . M ., and had taken a great interest in the lodge , which had prospered under his splendid efforts , and the memocrs very much

appreciated his efficient services . In brief , but eloquent terms , Bro . Wellcome acknowledged the jewel , remarking that he could nut express in words what he then felt , but the jewel would be a tie and a link with them . He had had a verv happy year of office , and he should ever remember their great kindness to h-m at all times , and particularly the peiiod he was honoured as the Master of the lodge . Bro . VV . S . Penley was proposed as a joining member , and other business followed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren pirt . 'ok of a recherche banquet .

At the request of the W . M ., Kro . B . F . Stevens proposed " I he Queen and the Cralt . " He said that it was a great surprise to him that he had been called upon to submit the toast , hut , as an American , he . deemed it a great honour , and , although he remarked that he was unaccustomed to public speaking , he made an unique and eloquent speech , which was received with great applause . " The President of the United States of America" was entrusted to Bro . W . G . Lemon , P . A . G . D . C . He stated that the toast of the Oueen and the Craft had been pr > -

posed by a native of America and for a Cocknev to be called upon to give so important a toast was somewhat difficult , because the Yankees were well-known as eloquent speakers , whereas with the English they had the will but not the flow of words . America had great reacon to he proud of the men she had i-laced as her Directors . George Washington ha I done everything for his country and had been well followed . He spoke in high praise of Pn sident Cleveland who , he observed , was one of the men of the age .

" The M . W . G . M ., H R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was proposed by Bro . R . Newton Crane . As a very young Mason he appreciated having been asked to submit such an important toast , which was the highest one in Masonry . He spoke at length and givj some cogent reasons of the great value of Freemasonry . Bro . A . VV . Chapman , P . M ., gave " The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " " e stated that the Craft well knew the great work done by the Grand Officers , who did everything asked of them , and he coupled with the toast the name of a most worthy MasonBro . Rev . J . Simpson , P . G . C .

, In response , Bro . Rev . J . Simpson , P . G . C , stated that he was accompanied by some distinguished officers that 1 veiling . Hro . Sudlow was well-known and his accu'ate woiking was 1 quailed by the eood feeling he displayed in carrying out all his duties . He also mentioned the other Grand Officers who were present , ic ' marking tint they had crrtainly done more for the Cralt than he had . If order was to be preserved between great communities there must be a head , and the Grand Lodge represented order , and

he urged that all these who were qualified should do theirduty and always attend Grand Lodge , as vital questions affecting Freemasonry often had to be decided . He was present at the birth of the Columbia Lodge , whicu wis an international one , and he saw others who were also in attendance on that occasion . He w-ll remembered the great struggle between North and South , and Abraham Lincoln was a great patriot . He had been a member of the Craft for 4 S years , biit every year he loved Masonry more and

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more . ' In conclusion he paid a tribute to the excellent working of Bro . Wellcome , I . P . M ., and said he was to be congratulated on his great efforts that day . In submitting "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " Bro . Wellcome stated that it was the toast of the evening . The success of the lodge was due to Bro . Jessurun . He was the originator and founder of the lodge , and at its consecration his modesty

would only permithim to take the office of J . W . His work that night wasa taste and a forerunner of what he would do in the future . If was not necessary for him to further dilate on his many qualities , as they were -o well known , and it went without saying that he would have a brilliant year of office , and if he required any assistance , which was extremely improbable , he would be only too happy to do anything for him . The toast was drunk with acclamation , and

Bro . Elias Jessurun , W . M ., on rising , had an ovation , and a moment or two elapsed before he was allowed to respond . In earnest and feeling terms he stated that he was much surprised , but delighted , with the cordial reception . He was indeed proud to be Master of the Columbia Lodge , which was formed for American and English brethren . It showed the exiled American that there was a lodge in London where he could become acquainted with English Freemasons who made friends with Americans in the

lodge , and when the English went to America they made friends with the Masons in that country . He expected many more to have been present , but , perhaps , the very hot weather accounted for the absentees . He read a telegram he had received from Bro . Cul . North , regretting his inability to attend . The members were always glad to have the Colonel with them , but although he was not present , he . had sent a cheque to the lodge for a very substantial amount . He was honoured by the presence of so many Grand Officers at his installation .

The Worshipful Master gave "The Installing Mister , Bro . Wellcome , I . P . M . " He stated that no words of his were necessary to call attention to the grand working of Bro . Wellcome , who had done everything for the lodge , and the members were proud of him for his great efforts , which would never be forgotten . The toast was received with much enthusiasm and with musical honours .

Bro . H . S . Wellcome , I . P . M ., in reply , said that he was deeply gratified with the way they hid received him on his vacating the chair and going on the shelf , but that would not take away the great intere-t he had in the bdge . He urged all to work hard tn qualify themselves for office , and to make the lodge a model for its working in the Craft ; if they would only do that the lodge would continue to be prosperous . When he

received Irs hr .-t collar he worked hard , and the further he went he found the ritual more beautiful , and without workintr , it was impossible for the brethren to realise its great beauties . 1 n America the chair was always occupied by a skilled worker , and he hoped all English lodges in future woul-i be ably chaired by good workmen . He had had a very happy year of office , and in concision he stated that his heart would always be with the lodge .

In giving "The Visitors" f * ie W . M . remarked that they had guests from many parts . They had a goodly number that evening , and on behalf of the lodge he accorded them a hearty welcome , and he associated with the toast the names of Bros . W . H . Kirby , P . M ., and Walter Owen . P . M . Bro . W . H . Kirby , P . M ., implied that he was obliged for the opportunity of being allowed to respond to the toast . He had had the good fortune to attend the lodge on several occasions . the W . M . had been installed in a most fascinating manner , and those who were not present at the ceremony had sustained a great loss . Bro . Jessurun

had now gained the chair , which he so thoroughly deserved , and he wished him from his heart a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Walter Owen said fat it was the first time that he had met lady artistes in the Masonic world , an . l that he w is s imewhat overcome . He was the I . P . M . of the Welcome Lodge , but that evening he had com : to another Wellcome . The working was splendid , and he was glad to meet Bro . Sudlow , but wherever he went in Masonic circles he was sure to run across him , and he was one that no one was ever tired of

meeting . The visitors had had a perfect evening , and it would be impossible to havs had anjthhg betier . 1 he W . M ., in propo ^ inj "The Treasurer and Secretary , " said that he knew no other officers who vac- , better beloved than they were , and they were most efficient in their many duties . No one , except those who had bjen in the chair , could reali . e the gieat work and anxiety that fell to those : officers ' share . The Treasurer was hippy bi-c-use there was a spl-mdid balance to the credit of the lodge , and this was augmented by the handsome chequ : they had had from Bro . Col . North , which was a very hippy

surprise . At this iioint Bro . Henry Walsham gave " Love ' s Request" in splendid style , and while singnvr he p linted a picture , which was finished with the last words of the song . The piinimg was admired , and the W . M . stated that Bro . Walsham had presented it to the 1 «\ ce upon the understanding that it was put up for sale by auction , and the

proceeds to go to the Charities . The W . M .. who made an up-to-date auctioneer , then put up the picture for sale , and after some spiited bidding he knocked it down to himself at £ 7 . In appropriate terms the W . M . thanked Bro . Walsham for his efforts , and informed him that although he had bought the picture , he should present it to the lodge as a souvenir o lit installation .

Bro . Walsham said that it required a little art to paint a picture , but it wanted greater art to sell one . It was somewhat difficult to sing and paint a picture at the same time , hut still , as what he . had done appeared to be appreciated , he was gratified . Bro . J . B . Cumming , P . M ., Treas ., stated that when he came that evening he did not think the state of his health would permit him to remain , but he had had a tonic in the big chiqie the W . M . had received for the lodge from Bro . Col . North , and he was glad to have been p-esent to see th : splendid picture painted , and which h id realised a good sum lor the Chaiities He was honoured by being re-elected Treasurer , and he would con'inue to do his utmost for the'lodge .

Bro . VV . J . Spratling , P . M ., also responded in a humorous strain , which elicited much laugnter . The tuast of " The Officers " was given by the W . M ., who observed that they were all able to uphold the well-kno-vn working and the dignity of the lodge , and that when their time cime to take higher office they would not be found wanting . Bro . F . C Van Duzer , S . W ., responded . He said that in holding office under Bro . Wellcome he had done his utmost to assist in his little way , but he hoped to do more in his new office , and would endeavour to do everything asked of him . Bro . Col . F . VV . Fri ? out , J . W ., also replied in a neat speech .

The Tyler ' s toast term i nated a very pleasant and happy evening , and one that will long be remembered . An excellent entertainment was carried out under the able direction of Bro . Herbert Schartau , P . P . G . Or , r . Middx ., assisted by Miss Pattie Hughes , Miss Carrie Curnow , Mr . Fred . Upton , and Bro . H . Walsham , but a word of praise is due to the two ladies for their sweet and exquisite singing .

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Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 . The half-yearly convocation of the above chapter attached to the Scientific Lodge , No . 88 , was held in the Chapter-room at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Wednesday ] the 2 Gthulr . Present : Comps . Frank Piggott , M . E . Z . ; W . P . Spalding . H . ; the Rev . L . R . Tuttiett , J . ; T . Hunnybun , Treas . ; Oliver Papworth , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . H . Banham , P . S . ; C . W . Redin , acting S . A . S . ; J . Gordon Chennell , J . A . S . ; B < Chennell , P . Z ., acting D . C . ; J . V . Pryor , P . Z ., Stwd . ; W . James , Org . ; VV . I , Pashler , P . Z . ; J . Sheldrick , P . Z . 441 ; A . E . Chaplin , J . H . Moyes , and others . Bros . L . Rutter , W . Treadway , and C . Percy Jones , all of No . 8 S , were elect" !

members ot the chapter , and were duly exalted . The duties of P . S . were ably discharged by Comp . C . H . Banham . The three Piincipals subsequently gave the customary addresses , and Comp . B . Chennell also assisted . After the transaction "' other business , the chapter proceeded to the election of Principals and officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . W . P . Spalding , M . E . Z . ; the Rev . L . R . Tuttiett ' H . i C H . Hanhim , J . ; F . Piggott , I . P . Z . ; T . Hunnybun , Treas . ; O . Papworth , S . E . ; W . Hutchi : son , S . N . ; W . B . Sheppard , P . S .: J . G . Chennell , S . A . S . ; AE . Chaplin , J . A . S ,: . B . Chennell , P . Z ., D . C . ; A . W . Aldrich , Org . ; J . V . Pryof . P . Z ., Stwd . ; and G . A . Allen , Janitor . For the office of Auditors , Comps . W . " Apthorpe and J . West Knights were elected .

. , The chapter having been closed , the company adjourned to banquet , at which Comp ; F . Piggott presided , and at which the loyal and Masonic toasts customary to tW occasion were given .