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To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
BOOKS . & c . RECEIVED . "Jewish Chronicle , " " Lancaster Daily Examiner , " " La Perseverancia , " " Die Bauhutte , " " New York Dispatch , " " La n-vista Masonica . " "Sunday Times" ( New York ) , "Engli > h
Illustrated Magazine , " " Night and Day , " "Proceedings of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Boston , Mass ., " " EI Taller , " " Mull and East Y"rk-hire Times , " •*Conrt Circular , " " Gtelong Ailvcrtiser , " ' * Keystone , " " New Zealand Freemason , " " Freemasons * Repository , " and " Allen ' s Indian Mail . "
Ar00907
SATURDAY , AUGUST 13 , 1887 . A
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of the opinionsexpressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion , ]
SENIORITY OF MEMBERSHIP . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In reply to your correspondent of last week , I will give the mode I have adopted during nearly 22 years ' Secretaryship of a lodge . When more than one candidate has been proposed , I have invariably placed in the
summonses the names of the candidates in the same order as they were proposed , and then they would then be balloted for accordingly . But in placing them in the Lodge Register , I adopted a similar course as in registering the birth of twins , and entered them in the priority of initiation . It frequently happens that the first proposed cannot be the first initiated , and I took it for granted that the initiation
and not the ballot made the seniority of membership . In the case of a joining member , he being already a Mason , I considered the successful ballot made him at once a member , and accordingly placed him in the lodge register before the first initiated candidate that evening . I do not know of any rule bearing on this subject , and it may be that as 1 was a , P . M . before 1 was Secretary , this mode
was never discussed in our lodge . I have heard this course has not always been adopted in neighbouring lodges , the W . M . deciding who should be the first initiated . As t 1 e Freemason newspaper was not in existence when I was first appointed , when I desired a doubtful point explained , I used to consult the then Grand Secretary upon the matter . —Yours fraternally , A 25 YEARS P . M . August 9 th .
THE RECENT BANQUET OF THE ANGLOAMERICAN LODGE . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I desire to thank Bro . W . J . Hughan for the incidental kind testimony he bears to the recent Masonic entertaitrient offered to a number of Pennsylvanian brethren
visiting the Anglo-American Lodge in London . One of their number , Bro . Charles E . Meyer , writes to me from Paris on the same subject— " Our people never cease from speaking of this visit , and of the many genial brethren they met there . If I may be permitted , I would congratulate you on the entire success of the reception , both in the lodge-room and at the banquet-table . The whole detail
was so arranged that the master hand was recognised on every side , and reflected great creoit on the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Secretary , officers , and brethren of the Anglo-American Lodge . " It is very gratifying to receive these evidences of an entente cordiale with American brethren who ^ e Grand Lodge was originally created under English Jurisdiction , and with whose ancestors we were at war a century ago . —Yours fraternall y , BRACKS TONE BAKER W . M . Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
THE " RED BOOK" OF THE "ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE FOR ENGLAND AND WALES . " . Another edition of this most useful compilation is now issued , corrected to 30 th June , 18 S 7 , of the rules , regulations , and list of members . The last was published to 3 oth June , 1886 so that the well known " Red Book " is a
, "lost welcome annual . The main features are the same in each number , allowing for the changes and additions to the E of members . The "designations" of the several "egrees from the 4 to the 33 ^ will be found useful for nose who wisely particularize their names , & c , from the
J . to the if , when conferring the Rose Croix Degree . a ls to be regretted that these preliminary Degrees Th S ° ' h ^ ed m working Rose Croix chapters , ne prefixes are duly noted , those which concern " > apters generally being that Rose Croix brethren "e styled " Excellent and Perfect" ( not "Princes . "
A ° ne hears so frequei tly ) , all other members above that Cou ¦) > , ™ s " Illustrious > " save those of the " Supreme » „ ' .. •. This applies even to the 33 , unless one of the shiS i lustr ! o ''s " nine . The laws are most explicit , and esn » •n carefl , || y consulted by the officers of chapters ¦ > , » ' *"?•There are no « 81 of the -u ° and as of the
KRrc r . new 3 ° members are Bros . Col . Harding , G 1 M i Slr Georee EII ' ° t . dart ., M . P ., William Russell , EnolV J ay and Dr- Ninnis , R . N . Also two residingoutof 3 l » m ' and Br 0- C- F- Matier , Honorary . The new Worths r are 8 ros- R- Clutton , G . Taylor , E . Ash" > b . Letchtvorth , Capt . S . G . Homfray , Col . W .
Reviews.
Newton , E . C . Patchitt , G . K . Patten , Brig Surg . A . S . K . Prescoit , and H . Ward . Also R . W . Bros . Sir H J . Bnrford Hancock . Dist . G M . of Gibraltar . Con-iderable additions have been made to the roll of members of the 30 ° . S'X new chapters have be » n granted since the issue of the last manual , the last being numhered 107 . Prosperity , Unity , and Charity prevail amongst the
members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England , and we are glad to see the Supreme Council is always ready to recognize merit and ability by promoting zealous brethren . 1 he " Supreme Council " remains as before , but to t ^ e rank of Inspector General 33 , Bro . 1 . C . Parkinson has
been raised , for the South-Western District , and Mayor George Lambert 33 unattached . We respectfully suggest the desirability of publishing the audited statement of the accounts in future numbers of the " Red Book , " so as to prove how strong is the financial position of the rite in England .
THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM , by MARCUS N . ADLER , Esq ., M A ., 1 SS 7 . This paper , read befoie the Jews' College Literary Society on January 8 th , 18 S 7 , is well worth perusal , and as the remarks are also given by the Chairman on the occasion
( Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G . ) the interest is well sustained throughout . Mr . Adler ' s praise of the efforts of the Palestine Exploration Society , and his warm appreciation of the labours of Sir Charles Warren and other explorers are pleasing features of the paper , which deserves a wide circulation .
Reports Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft Jlasonrg . GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1 9 28 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Biixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton , last Saturday . There were present Bros . W . O . Goldsmith , W . M . ; J . C . Duckworth , S . W . J Dr . Griffiths , J . W . ; Thos . Minstrell , P . M . ; Harry Bussey , P . M . ; R . J . Albery , Sec . ; Herbert Wright , S . D . ; W . T . Perkins , J . D . j R . A . Hancock , l . G .: J . H . 1 homas ,
P . M ., D . of C . ; C . Basil Cooke , Asst . D . of C ; W . Potts , W . S . Seabrook , George Webh , F . Saunders , Jas . Adair , C . K . Moore , Peter Bruce , J . C . Manning , John Allan , Chas . Lock , T . M . Rendle , H . James , W . E . Pitt , R . S . Masson , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the W . M . raised Bro . Pitt to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., working the ceremony in a most impressive
manner . At the request of the W . M . who has not yet fully recovered his strength , Bro . Thomas , P . M . passed Bro . Masson . Mr . William H . Ashenden having been unanimously elected was then initiated by the W . M . Subsequentl y it was resolved " That the best thanks of the lodge are due , and are hereby cordially accorded , to Bro . Sir l'homas Lucas , Bart ., for the courteous and
hospitable reception extended by him and his family to the members of the lodge and their friends on the occasion of their visit to Ashtead Park on July 9 th ; " "lhat the thanks of the lodge be tendered to the directors and to Chas . Scotter , Esq ., the General Manager of the Southwestern Railway Company for the admirable facilities provided for the members of the lodge and other Masonic
friends on the occasion of their annual picnic on July 9 th . '' Bro . Sir Thomas Lucas , on the motion of the W . M ., was elected an honorary member of the lodge . There being no further business the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren partook of some slight refreshment . The Worshipful Master proposed in appropriate terms
"The Health of the Initiate , " who briefly acknowledged the cordial reception by the brethren . Bro . Bussey next proposed " The Health of theW . M ., " whom they were all very pleased to see improving in health and again able to preside over the lodge . Bro . Goldsmith , W . M ., in responding , said that the anxious solicitude the brethren had shewn for him during
his recent illness had really assisted his recovery , and he should never forget the kindness the brethren one and all had extended to him during that period of weakness and prostration . " The Healths of Bros . Albery , Wright , and Perkins , " the three active members of the Picnic Committee , were also drunk , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday evening , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . Wm . Brown , W . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . j Jas . Kay , Sec ; G . Lamb , J . D . ; P . Pearson , Assist . Stwd . ; J . Hall , Tyler ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G .
Simpson , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; F . W . Halliwell , F . H . Vaughan , J . Smith , E . Wilkinson , T . Milner , H . Chapman , G . G . Pook , and W . Sharp . Visitors : Bros . H . Scott , 236 ; Major MacGachen , P . M . 1991 ; and G . Manton , 1991 . Mr . S . Scott , an accepted candidate , was initiated , and Bro . T . Milner was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., Bro . Millington , P . M ., giving the
traditional history in the Third Degree . Bro . Whytehead presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , copies of " Hospitallaria , " a collection of Masonic son s with music by Gandry , 1 795 , and a number of other works ; also a copy of the " Transactions of the York College of Rosicrucians , " on behalf of the college . Bro . G . Simpson , P . M ., presented a framed photograph of him
self in Masonic clothing , to be added to the portrait gallery of the lodge , and Bro . Whytehead presented copies o ' Monnier ' s Essay on the connection of the Freemasons with the French Revolution ( 1801 ) and "Laurie ' s History ol Freemasonry" ( 1804 ) , the latter containing an autograph
letter to Laurie from Thory , the author of " Acta Latomorum , " both volumes being emblematically bound ; also a copy of Bro . Tweddell ' s " Masjnic Sonnets . " Votes of thanks were passed , and after the close of the lodge , the brethren met in concord and amity , and smoked . the pipe of peace .
Reports Masonic Meetings.
HERNE BAY . —Ethelbert Lodge ( No . 2099 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Beach-street , on Tuesday , The following members were present : Bios . E . Avre , W . M . ; E . C . Fenoulhet , S . W . ; H . C . Jones J . W .: F . A . Pullen , Treas . ; F . Rothschild . Sec . ; T . S . White , S . D . ; E A . C . Larkin . J D . ; C . Salari , I . G . ; C . W . We-lby , Stwd . ; W . T . EnglandTyler ; W . T . Benton
, , P . M 5 2 t ; F . H . Wilbee , C . Hill , I . J . Adams , E . Lee , W . J . Flower , VV . Hutton . VV . Holncss , E . T . J . Adams , I . P . Fenoulhet , W . | . Hellyar , A . S . Ingleton , G . Farley , H . Turner , and J . Ellam . The following visitors were also present : Bros . W . H . Perryman , Grand Pursuivant , 3 ; Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . ; G . Barton , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; T .
H . Blamiers , I . P . M . 1 449 ; F . Hill , S . W . 1563 ; E . Cockersell , W . M . 1449 ; T . Beckett , J . D . 1449 ; G . Sewell , P . M . 1457 ; H . J . Capon , P . M . 1900 ; R . Blake , P . M . 972 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . S . Reeves , P . M . 1915 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; F . W . Porter , S . D . 1715 ; S . R . Lr . vr tt , J . D . 3 ; G . Wallace , P . M . 907 ; Stapleton Payn , P . M . 133 ; Thos . Goode , P . M . 1288 ; and W . Ashenden
, W . M . 31 . After the opening of the lodge , Bro . 'J . Ellam was passed to the Second Degree . The ceremony ot installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . E . C . Fenoulhet , was ably and impressively performed by Bro . F . Rothschild ,
Bro . F . A . Pullen being Director of Ceremonies . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . H . C . Jones , S . W . ; J . S . White , | . W . ; E . A . C . Larkin , S . D . ; C . Salari , J . D . ; C . W . Welby , l . G . ; T . E . Dilnot and E . Lee , Stwd . ; and G . Griggs , Tyler . A banquet . at the Pier Pavilion closed the proceedings .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 )) . —A meeting was held on Thurs . day , the 4 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Vatcky , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W .: Borrett , J . VV . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Wallman , J . D . Penrose , I . G . j Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dandridge , Lister , Whatton , and Sandeman . ' The lndge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony
ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dandridge personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , was opened in the S cond Degree . The lodge was res rthed to the First Degree , and Hro . A . M . Sandeman , 1 ^ 97 , was e ected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Faulkner was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation , All business being ended , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . I 4 J 5 J .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 8 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 143 ; , W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; W . Chappie , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . i $ 43 , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; Jos . Bailey , I . D . j I . H . Baxter , I . G . ; E . F . Ferris , Stwd . ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 ; C . Brictbart , W . M . 1228 ; Dr . Ingleby-Mackenzie , PM . 312 , 30 ( S . C . ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; Jas . aims , P . M . 8 . 34 ; J . Davies , J .
C . Conway , and A . G . Boswell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony < , f initiation was rchersed , Bro . J . Davies being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lee ure was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the br thren . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the olficers to be in rotation . Letter from Bro . Belcham was read , thanking the brethren for their condolence and sympathy . Communication from Bto . Capt , Nicols was read . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . i 4 o ) .-This lodge held Its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 9 th inst ., when thtre were present Bros . S . Renaut . W . M . ; W . W . Block , S . W . j J . Osmond , J . W . ; W . Roots , acting Preceptor ; F . H . Wilhams , Hon . Sec . ; W . Wiggieswoith , S . D . ; T . Ladds , l . G . ; Cooper , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cooper having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , with Bro , Cooper as candidate , who answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cooper candidate . The lodge was re .-umed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the hrst time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it proposed by Bro . Roots , acring Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . I 56 J ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the oth inst ., at the Scarsda . e Arms , Edwardes-square ; Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Dresden , W . M . ; C . Woods . S . W . ; W . C . Williams , J . W . j R . H . Williams , S D . ; Neville , J . D . ; P . J . Davies , l . G . ; Head , P . M ., Preceptor ; Payers , Craggs , and Sims .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of i > itiation was rehearsed , sro . Cochrane being candidate . The Preceptor and the brethren worked tne 1 st , and , and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . C . Woods was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Dresden for the very able manner in which tie had carried out the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . t 0 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . lorby , W . M . ; G . F . Swan , S . W . ; E . Arbitt , J . W . ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; E . Nice , J . D . ; H . Matthews , l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Precept . *; G . Reynolds , Sec ; l \ t . Weeks , 1 ' yler ; J . S . Henry , VV . Hancock , and G . H . Reynolds . The louge was opened in due turm , and he minutes of the last
ineeciug were read and confirmed . Ti . e VV . M . worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and jrd Sections ot the First Lecture . Bro . J . S . Henry having ottered himself as a candidate to De pass d to the . second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and reiiicd . Louge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed Ihe Degree of F . C . On rising for Hie second time , Bro . W . C . Smiih proposed that B . o . G . F . Swan be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for ihe third time .
the W . M . informed the brethren that their worthy Prec . ptor would be absent from the lodge fur three weeks . He was going 10 Buxton , h . ping ihe waters of that celcbra ed place would restore him to health , as he had been guttering for some time from a severe attack of sciatica , and he f ^ lt sure all the brethren wished him God speed , and that he would return to his duties in increased strength . Bro . G . F . Swan endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of the W . M . ; whercup m Bro . W . C . Smitn returned the Drethren his sincere thanks tor their kind wishes , and the lodge was closed .
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To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
BOOKS . & c . RECEIVED . "Jewish Chronicle , " " Lancaster Daily Examiner , " " La Perseverancia , " " Die Bauhutte , " " New York Dispatch , " " La n-vista Masonica . " "Sunday Times" ( New York ) , "Engli > h
Illustrated Magazine , " " Night and Day , " "Proceedings of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Boston , Mass ., " " EI Taller , " " Mull and East Y"rk-hire Times , " •*Conrt Circular , " " Gtelong Ailvcrtiser , " ' * Keystone , " " New Zealand Freemason , " " Freemasons * Repository , " and " Allen ' s Indian Mail . "
Ar00907
SATURDAY , AUGUST 13 , 1887 . A
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of the opinionsexpressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion , ]
SENIORITY OF MEMBERSHIP . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In reply to your correspondent of last week , I will give the mode I have adopted during nearly 22 years ' Secretaryship of a lodge . When more than one candidate has been proposed , I have invariably placed in the
summonses the names of the candidates in the same order as they were proposed , and then they would then be balloted for accordingly . But in placing them in the Lodge Register , I adopted a similar course as in registering the birth of twins , and entered them in the priority of initiation . It frequently happens that the first proposed cannot be the first initiated , and I took it for granted that the initiation
and not the ballot made the seniority of membership . In the case of a joining member , he being already a Mason , I considered the successful ballot made him at once a member , and accordingly placed him in the lodge register before the first initiated candidate that evening . I do not know of any rule bearing on this subject , and it may be that as 1 was a , P . M . before 1 was Secretary , this mode
was never discussed in our lodge . I have heard this course has not always been adopted in neighbouring lodges , the W . M . deciding who should be the first initiated . As t 1 e Freemason newspaper was not in existence when I was first appointed , when I desired a doubtful point explained , I used to consult the then Grand Secretary upon the matter . —Yours fraternally , A 25 YEARS P . M . August 9 th .
THE RECENT BANQUET OF THE ANGLOAMERICAN LODGE . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I desire to thank Bro . W . J . Hughan for the incidental kind testimony he bears to the recent Masonic entertaitrient offered to a number of Pennsylvanian brethren
visiting the Anglo-American Lodge in London . One of their number , Bro . Charles E . Meyer , writes to me from Paris on the same subject— " Our people never cease from speaking of this visit , and of the many genial brethren they met there . If I may be permitted , I would congratulate you on the entire success of the reception , both in the lodge-room and at the banquet-table . The whole detail
was so arranged that the master hand was recognised on every side , and reflected great creoit on the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Secretary , officers , and brethren of the Anglo-American Lodge . " It is very gratifying to receive these evidences of an entente cordiale with American brethren who ^ e Grand Lodge was originally created under English Jurisdiction , and with whose ancestors we were at war a century ago . —Yours fraternall y , BRACKS TONE BAKER W . M . Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
THE " RED BOOK" OF THE "ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE FOR ENGLAND AND WALES . " . Another edition of this most useful compilation is now issued , corrected to 30 th June , 18 S 7 , of the rules , regulations , and list of members . The last was published to 3 oth June , 1886 so that the well known " Red Book " is a
, "lost welcome annual . The main features are the same in each number , allowing for the changes and additions to the E of members . The "designations" of the several "egrees from the 4 to the 33 ^ will be found useful for nose who wisely particularize their names , & c , from the
J . to the if , when conferring the Rose Croix Degree . a ls to be regretted that these preliminary Degrees Th S ° ' h ^ ed m working Rose Croix chapters , ne prefixes are duly noted , those which concern " > apters generally being that Rose Croix brethren "e styled " Excellent and Perfect" ( not "Princes . "
A ° ne hears so frequei tly ) , all other members above that Cou ¦) > , ™ s " Illustrious > " save those of the " Supreme » „ ' .. •. This applies even to the 33 , unless one of the shiS i lustr ! o ''s " nine . The laws are most explicit , and esn » •n carefl , || y consulted by the officers of chapters ¦ > , » ' *"?•There are no « 81 of the -u ° and as of the
KRrc r . new 3 ° members are Bros . Col . Harding , G 1 M i Slr Georee EII ' ° t . dart ., M . P ., William Russell , EnolV J ay and Dr- Ninnis , R . N . Also two residingoutof 3 l » m ' and Br 0- C- F- Matier , Honorary . The new Worths r are 8 ros- R- Clutton , G . Taylor , E . Ash" > b . Letchtvorth , Capt . S . G . Homfray , Col . W .
Reviews.
Newton , E . C . Patchitt , G . K . Patten , Brig Surg . A . S . K . Prescoit , and H . Ward . Also R . W . Bros . Sir H J . Bnrford Hancock . Dist . G M . of Gibraltar . Con-iderable additions have been made to the roll of members of the 30 ° . S'X new chapters have be » n granted since the issue of the last manual , the last being numhered 107 . Prosperity , Unity , and Charity prevail amongst the
members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England , and we are glad to see the Supreme Council is always ready to recognize merit and ability by promoting zealous brethren . 1 he " Supreme Council " remains as before , but to t ^ e rank of Inspector General 33 , Bro . 1 . C . Parkinson has
been raised , for the South-Western District , and Mayor George Lambert 33 unattached . We respectfully suggest the desirability of publishing the audited statement of the accounts in future numbers of the " Red Book , " so as to prove how strong is the financial position of the rite in England .
THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM , by MARCUS N . ADLER , Esq ., M A ., 1 SS 7 . This paper , read befoie the Jews' College Literary Society on January 8 th , 18 S 7 , is well worth perusal , and as the remarks are also given by the Chairman on the occasion
( Sir Charles Warren , G . C . M . G . ) the interest is well sustained throughout . Mr . Adler ' s praise of the efforts of the Palestine Exploration Society , and his warm appreciation of the labours of Sir Charles Warren and other explorers are pleasing features of the paper , which deserves a wide circulation .
Reports Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft Jlasonrg . GALLERY LODGE ( No . 1 9 28 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Biixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton , last Saturday . There were present Bros . W . O . Goldsmith , W . M . ; J . C . Duckworth , S . W . J Dr . Griffiths , J . W . ; Thos . Minstrell , P . M . ; Harry Bussey , P . M . ; R . J . Albery , Sec . ; Herbert Wright , S . D . ; W . T . Perkins , J . D . j R . A . Hancock , l . G .: J . H . 1 homas ,
P . M ., D . of C . ; C . Basil Cooke , Asst . D . of C ; W . Potts , W . S . Seabrook , George Webh , F . Saunders , Jas . Adair , C . K . Moore , Peter Bruce , J . C . Manning , John Allan , Chas . Lock , T . M . Rendle , H . James , W . E . Pitt , R . S . Masson , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the W . M . raised Bro . Pitt to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., working the ceremony in a most impressive
manner . At the request of the W . M . who has not yet fully recovered his strength , Bro . Thomas , P . M . passed Bro . Masson . Mr . William H . Ashenden having been unanimously elected was then initiated by the W . M . Subsequentl y it was resolved " That the best thanks of the lodge are due , and are hereby cordially accorded , to Bro . Sir l'homas Lucas , Bart ., for the courteous and
hospitable reception extended by him and his family to the members of the lodge and their friends on the occasion of their visit to Ashtead Park on July 9 th ; " "lhat the thanks of the lodge be tendered to the directors and to Chas . Scotter , Esq ., the General Manager of the Southwestern Railway Company for the admirable facilities provided for the members of the lodge and other Masonic
friends on the occasion of their annual picnic on July 9 th . '' Bro . Sir Thomas Lucas , on the motion of the W . M ., was elected an honorary member of the lodge . There being no further business the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren partook of some slight refreshment . The Worshipful Master proposed in appropriate terms
"The Health of the Initiate , " who briefly acknowledged the cordial reception by the brethren . Bro . Bussey next proposed " The Health of theW . M ., " whom they were all very pleased to see improving in health and again able to preside over the lodge . Bro . Goldsmith , W . M ., in responding , said that the anxious solicitude the brethren had shewn for him during
his recent illness had really assisted his recovery , and he should never forget the kindness the brethren one and all had extended to him during that period of weakness and prostration . " The Healths of Bros . Albery , Wright , and Perkins , " the three active members of the Picnic Committee , were also drunk , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday evening , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . Wm . Brown , W . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . j Jas . Kay , Sec ; G . Lamb , J . D . ; P . Pearson , Assist . Stwd . ; J . Hall , Tyler ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G .
Simpson , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; F . W . Halliwell , F . H . Vaughan , J . Smith , E . Wilkinson , T . Milner , H . Chapman , G . G . Pook , and W . Sharp . Visitors : Bros . H . Scott , 236 ; Major MacGachen , P . M . 1991 ; and G . Manton , 1991 . Mr . S . Scott , an accepted candidate , was initiated , and Bro . T . Milner was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., Bro . Millington , P . M ., giving the
traditional history in the Third Degree . Bro . Whytehead presented to the lodge , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , copies of " Hospitallaria , " a collection of Masonic son s with music by Gandry , 1 795 , and a number of other works ; also a copy of the " Transactions of the York College of Rosicrucians , " on behalf of the college . Bro . G . Simpson , P . M ., presented a framed photograph of him
self in Masonic clothing , to be added to the portrait gallery of the lodge , and Bro . Whytehead presented copies o ' Monnier ' s Essay on the connection of the Freemasons with the French Revolution ( 1801 ) and "Laurie ' s History ol Freemasonry" ( 1804 ) , the latter containing an autograph
letter to Laurie from Thory , the author of " Acta Latomorum , " both volumes being emblematically bound ; also a copy of Bro . Tweddell ' s " Masjnic Sonnets . " Votes of thanks were passed , and after the close of the lodge , the brethren met in concord and amity , and smoked . the pipe of peace .
Reports Masonic Meetings.
HERNE BAY . —Ethelbert Lodge ( No . 2099 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Beach-street , on Tuesday , The following members were present : Bios . E . Avre , W . M . ; E . C . Fenoulhet , S . W . ; H . C . Jones J . W .: F . A . Pullen , Treas . ; F . Rothschild . Sec . ; T . S . White , S . D . ; E A . C . Larkin . J D . ; C . Salari , I . G . ; C . W . We-lby , Stwd . ; W . T . EnglandTyler ; W . T . Benton
, , P . M 5 2 t ; F . H . Wilbee , C . Hill , I . J . Adams , E . Lee , W . J . Flower , VV . Hutton . VV . Holncss , E . T . J . Adams , I . P . Fenoulhet , W . | . Hellyar , A . S . Ingleton , G . Farley , H . Turner , and J . Ellam . The following visitors were also present : Bros . W . H . Perryman , Grand Pursuivant , 3 ; Frederick Binckes , P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . ; G . Barton , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; T .
H . Blamiers , I . P . M . 1 449 ; F . Hill , S . W . 1563 ; E . Cockersell , W . M . 1449 ; T . Beckett , J . D . 1449 ; G . Sewell , P . M . 1457 ; H . J . Capon , P . M . 1900 ; R . Blake , P . M . 972 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . S . Reeves , P . M . 1915 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; F . W . Porter , S . D . 1715 ; S . R . Lr . vr tt , J . D . 3 ; G . Wallace , P . M . 907 ; Stapleton Payn , P . M . 133 ; Thos . Goode , P . M . 1288 ; and W . Ashenden
, W . M . 31 . After the opening of the lodge , Bro . 'J . Ellam was passed to the Second Degree . The ceremony ot installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . E . C . Fenoulhet , was ably and impressively performed by Bro . F . Rothschild ,
Bro . F . A . Pullen being Director of Ceremonies . The new W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . H . C . Jones , S . W . ; J . S . White , | . W . ; E . A . C . Larkin , S . D . ; C . Salari , J . D . ; C . W . Welby , l . G . ; T . E . Dilnot and E . Lee , Stwd . ; and G . Griggs , Tyler . A banquet . at the Pier Pavilion closed the proceedings .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 )) . —A meeting was held on Thurs . day , the 4 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Vatcky , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W .: Borrett , J . VV . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Wallman , J . D . Penrose , I . G . j Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dandridge , Lister , Whatton , and Sandeman . ' The lndge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony
ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dandridge personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , was opened in the S cond Degree . The lodge was res rthed to the First Degree , and Hro . A . M . Sandeman , 1 ^ 97 , was e ected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Faulkner was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation , All business being ended , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . I 4 J 5 J .-A meeting was held on Monday , the 8 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 143 ; , W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; W . Chappie , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . i $ 43 , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; Jos . Bailey , I . D . j I . H . Baxter , I . G . ; E . F . Ferris , Stwd . ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 ; C . Brictbart , W . M . 1228 ; Dr . Ingleby-Mackenzie , PM . 312 , 30 ( S . C . ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; Jas . aims , P . M . 8 . 34 ; J . Davies , J .
C . Conway , and A . G . Boswell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony < , f initiation was rchersed , Bro . J . Davies being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lee ure was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the br thren . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the olficers to be in rotation . Letter from Bro . Belcham was read , thanking the brethren for their condolence and sympathy . Communication from Bto . Capt , Nicols was read . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . i 4 o ) .-This lodge held Its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 9 th inst ., when thtre were present Bros . S . Renaut . W . M . ; W . W . Block , S . W . j J . Osmond , J . W . ; W . Roots , acting Preceptor ; F . H . Wilhams , Hon . Sec . ; W . Wiggieswoith , S . D . ; T . Ladds , l . G . ; Cooper , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cooper having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , with Bro , Cooper as candidate , who answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Cooper candidate . The lodge was re .-umed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the hrst time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it proposed by Bro . Roots , acring Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . I 56 J ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the oth inst ., at the Scarsda . e Arms , Edwardes-square ; Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Dresden , W . M . ; C . Woods . S . W . ; W . C . Williams , J . W . j R . H . Williams , S D . ; Neville , J . D . ; P . J . Davies , l . G . ; Head , P . M ., Preceptor ; Payers , Craggs , and Sims .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of i > itiation was rehearsed , sro . Cochrane being candidate . The Preceptor and the brethren worked tne 1 st , and , and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . C . Woods was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Dresden for the very able manner in which tie had carried out the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . t 0 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . lorby , W . M . ; G . F . Swan , S . W . ; E . Arbitt , J . W . ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; E . Nice , J . D . ; H . Matthews , l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Precept . *; G . Reynolds , Sec ; l \ t . Weeks , 1 ' yler ; J . S . Henry , VV . Hancock , and G . H . Reynolds . The louge was opened in due turm , and he minutes of the last
ineeciug were read and confirmed . Ti . e VV . M . worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and jrd Sections ot the First Lecture . Bro . J . S . Henry having ottered himself as a candidate to De pass d to the . second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and reiiicd . Louge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed Ihe Degree of F . C . On rising for Hie second time , Bro . W . C . Smiih proposed that B . o . G . F . Swan be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for ihe third time .
the W . M . informed the brethren that their worthy Prec . ptor would be absent from the lodge fur three weeks . He was going 10 Buxton , h . ping ihe waters of that celcbra ed place would restore him to health , as he had been guttering for some time from a severe attack of sciatica , and he f ^ lt sure all the brethren wished him God speed , and that he would return to his duties in increased strength . Bro . G . F . Swan endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of the W . M . ; whercup m Bro . W . C . Smitn returned the Drethren his sincere thanks tor their kind wishes , and the lodge was closed .