Correspondence.

Correspondence .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents but wc wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—<>< : c discussion .

VISITING W . Ms . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I feel sure others besides myself would be glad of an authoritative opinion as'to whether it is correct for a W . M . when visiting another lodge as an hon . member , such membership being by virtue of his office only , to wear the collar and jewel of a W . M .

A W . M . visiting in the ordinary way should not wear his collar unless invited simply officially , but in the former case does he rank as an hon . member or as ari invited guest of the lodge ?—Yours faithfully and fraternally , PERPLEXED . October io .

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Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel on Thursday , the 4 th instant . Present : Bros . Thomas Stokes , W . M . ; A . Fergusson , S . W . ; A . J . Rippin , J . W . j T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Smith , Sec . ; R . P . Roche , S . D . ; W . J . Lockett , J . D . ; William Baker , P . M ., D . C . ; W . J . Fishleigh , I . G . j J . G . Robeson , LP . M . ; E . Chatterton , P . M ., Org . ; Mower , P . M . ; Abbott , P . M . ; Hughes , P . M . ; Williams , A . A . Jones , Auckland , Collins , Brough , R . W .

Jones , Leach , T . E . Fergusson , Meers , Blaxtan , Grimsdale , Thomson , Lloyd , Prevost , Willey , Cowderoy , Wetton , Hipwell , Farr , Bayley , S . Rippin , Bassett , and Crawshaw . The visitors were : Bros . Goodinge , P . M . 1 S 18 ; C . Asplin , W . M . 1343 ; Silverwood , I . P . M . 1343 ; Stubington , 1 S 97 ; Carman , 2442 ; Nicholson , 1 S 04 ; and Andrews , 2400 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the VV . M . passed Bro . Auckland . Bro . T . Cohu gave notice of motion that at the next meeting he

would propose that a Committee be formed to consider the bye-laws . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . John Butler , P . M ., tendering his resignation . It was proposed , and duly carried , that , having been a member of it since 1 S 43 , he should be elected an honorary member of the lodge . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and one brother as joining member at the next meeting . There being no further business the lodge was closed and adjourned .

At the supper , the W . M ., in giving the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " referred to the fund being raised for the widows and orphans ot our soldiers that have fallen in South Africa , and a list was passed round which resulted in the sum of . £ 10 ios . When proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . more particularly referred to Bro . Goodinge ( Deputy for Aldersgate ) , and informed the brethren that their old lodge

could claim to be a venerable city lodge , the warrant being dated 17 S 9 , and the first W . M . was Sir Watkin Lewis , who was initiated in the Lodge of Emulation in 17 S 1 , was a member of the Joiners' Company , Alderman and Sheriff in 1772 , and Lord Mayor of London in 17 S 0 , also M . P . for the City of London and J . G . Warden . Having spent a very pleasant evening thc brethren dispersed early .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 . This lodge re-assembled after the summer vacation on Friday , the sth inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster . Present : Bros . J . VV . Hainstvorth , W . M . ; T , W . Turner , LP . M . ; J . Shires , S . W . ; C . Reasbsck , J . W . ; A . W . Fretwell , Chap . ; G . Smith , Treas . ; H . C . White , Sec . ; J . Denison , S . D . ; J . Hurst , J . D . ; F . H . Buckland , D . C . ; F . King , J . Charles , and W . II . Ord , Stewards ; C Goldthorpe , P . P . A . G . D . C , Almoner ; J . Marsdin , Tyler ; A . W . Sneiling , F . Duff , T . Sanderson ,

and G . B . Castle . Visitors : Bros . W . G . Morton , 9 G 0 j G . E . Pashley , 904 ; W . Langbridge , 207 S , P . P . G . S . of W . ; and J . Constable , 2259 , P . P . G . S . B . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . Mason , late Tyler , to be admitted as an oidinary member , the result was unanimous . Mr . W . F . Duthie , of Doncaster , was duly initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony being admirably rendered by the W . M ., Bro . Reasbeck giving the working tools and Bro . Turner the charge . Several gentlemen were duly proposed and seconded for initiation .

The brethren afterwards retired to the ante-room , where light refreshments were partaken , and afterwards the usual loyal and Masonic toists were givm , interspersed with harmony , the Doncaster Masonic Band ( Bros . Duff , White , and Reasbeck ) doing good service .

Kennard Lodge , No . 1258 . The 32 nd installation festival of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Pontypool , on the -7 th ult ., when Bro . W . R . Williams was installed as W . M . of the lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Lieut .-Col . C . R . Lyne , D . P . G . M . Mon . There was a good attendance of the brethren of the Kennard Lodge , as well as a large number ot distinguished visitors from the various lodges of the Province of Monmouth ,

the Eastern Division of South Wales , the Province of Bristol , and others , and including Bros . Lieut .-Col . C . R . Lyne , D . P . G . M . Mon . ; J . H . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; R . A . Forsyth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Pillinger , W . M . 14 .-9 ; W . H . Le Grand Chambers , W . M . 0 S 3 ; R . Price , W . M . 81 S ; Owen Owen , P . AI . 1573 ; A . G . Green , W . M . 255 ( 1 ; E - W . Evans , P . M . I 42 < i ; E . A . Smith , 1573 ; W . Ellis , 13 CS ; Richards , 1 C 9 S , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Parry , G 79 ; Wallace , 13 SS ; F . K . Herman , 65 ; and others .

Letters of regret were read Irom many distinguished brethren who were unable to be present . The following oliicers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . W . R . Williams , W . M . ; D . J . Lougher , I . P . M . ; L . E . Webb , S . W . ; J . Lockyer , J . W . ; W . H . Haskins , Sec . ; J . Holloway , Treas . ; the Rev . A . A . Mathews , Chan . ; R . J . Meadows , D . ol C ; J . Wallace , S . D . ; W . H . Pilten , J . D . ; W . Morris , Org . ; S .

Evans , Asst . Sec . ; H . Tanner , I . G . ; A . J . Burgoyne and J . William * - , Stwds . ; and J . Griffiths , Tyler . The business of thc lodge being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Ciown Hotel . The new W . M . presided , and was supported by all those who were present at the lodge meeting . The catering of Host Bro . H . Tanner was all that could be desired .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and imny very excellent speeches and songs were contributed . The new VV . M ., Bro . VV . li . Williams , is a most enthusiastic Freemason , and his services to the Crait have already been acknowledged by preferment to ollic ; in the Prov . G . Lodge of Monmouthshire . The biethren look forward with every confidence to a most prosperous year under his presidency .

Marquess of Ripon Lodge , No . 1489 . One of the earliest of the new season ' s meetings was that of ths Mirquess of Ripon Lodge , No . 14 X 9 , which was held on Friday last , the 5 th instant , at the Holbjrn Kestauiant , for the purpose of installing a new W . Al ., tne 27 th since the lodge was established . Bro . | . F . Goddard , VV . M ., presided , and there were ako present Bros . T . V . Mills , I . P . M . ; F . Arthur King , S . W ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., J . W . ; | . F . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . F . Scrivener , is . l ) . ; A . Hammond , J . D . ; VV . G . Symmons , I ) , of C . ; E . VV . Raynham , I . G . ; John Brittan , Org . ; ( Jeorge Manning and F . E . George , Stwds . ; R . J . Campbell , P . M . ; R . W . Huntley , P . M . ; John Sparrow , P . M . ; VV . T . Burgess , Edw . J . Heion , George VVhite , I *' . . Vlackrey , 1 homas P . Jeffers , F . Lofting , W . Gooderidge , W . G . Pinhoin , Kwan C . Newell , II . Barratt , VV . G . Guthrie , W . Downs , VV . G . Brown , C . Feist , David Cortu , W . Hayes , Ralph Woodman , Thos . Rose , A . Green , and

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C T . Pannell . Visitors : Bros . J . R . McGill , J . D . 24 S 4 ; Charles J . Hayes , P . M . 1475 ; W . H . Bathurst , W . M . 410 ; H . Massey , 619 and 192 S ; A . W . Gerrard , P . M . 1415 ; Thomas H . Harden , 1339 ; T . E . Leigh , I . G . 1347 ; D . Thomas , 1227 ; Horace Marshall , P . M . 2729 , P . G . W . Middx ; C . L . Gordes , 23 S ; S . David Coates , 2729 ; and VV . W . Lilley , 15 S 5 . The W . M . himself performed the ceremony of installation , Bro . R . J . Campbell , P . M ., acting as Director of Ceremonies . In that capacity Bro . Campbell presented to Bro . Goddard Bro . Frederick Arthur King , S . W ., and W . M . elect , who was chosen at the

last regular meeting of the lodge for the new W . M . Bro . F . A . King having been duly installed , Bro . J . F . Goddard was invested as LP . M ., and the W . M . was saluted . The following brethren received the official collars for the year : Bros . A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., S . W . ; W . J . Scrivener , J . W . ; J . E . Walford , P . M ., Treas . ; Edwin George , P . M ., Sec ; A . Hammond , S . D . ; W . G . Symmons , J . D . ; E . H . Raynham , I . G . ; W . Gooderidge , D . C ; John Brittan , Org . ; W . G . Manning , and Frank E . George , Stewards ; and David Legg , P . M ., Tyler . The W . M ., in investing

Bros . Walford as Treasurer and Edwin George as Secretary , pissed some very flattering remarks on both with respect to the admirable way in which they had discharged their duties in their respective offices during the lodge ' s existence . At the conclusion of the installation , which was splendidly performed by Bro . Goddard , I . P . M ., the balancesheet , which was favourable , was received and adopted , and an initiate having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an elegant banquet , and afterwards honoured the usual toasts . Under the direction of the Organist , Bro . John Brittan , the company were entertained with music by Bros . Harry Barratt , Arthur

Alliston Webb , Will Edwards , and W . J . Harris , P . M . Bro . F . J . Goddard , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " said Bro . King would make a worthy occupant of the chair of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge . From what the brethren had seen that evening they might judge that his working in the future would be good . It was not an easy thing to induct the new officers , but from the way in which the W . M . had done that part of his work the brethren would see that he would carry out his work as a good Master . -Bro . King had done good work in the lodge of instruction , and he would no doubt do the work of the lodge as a worthy and efficient Master .

Bro . F . Arthur Smith , W . M ., in reply , said this moment hadhappened to many not bnly in that room but throughout the universe , and if he said all he wished to say at this moment he should occupy a long time . There was not one in the room but remembered something of his childhood . If he could remember all that had taken place that evening about his installation he would have a happy memory . Bro . Goddard had been flattering in his remarks . He hoped the brethren would not expect too much of him , but as Master of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge he could promise that he would carry out everythine that would be conducive to the prosperity of the lodge and keep it in its

integrity . He had such a staff of officers that he knew he could promise they would help him to fulfil any efforts he might make for the lodge in the future . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Ar . hur King , W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M ., Bro . J . F . Goddard , " said the brethren had lived to see and to enjoy and to appreciate every ceremony he had had to conduct , and to go through the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and all the brethren •would agree with him in admitting that the work had been well done . He was not given to flattery , but he said this earnestly and sincerely—they all wished him to be spared to render that assistance which lay in his power to the Past Mistsrs when necessity .

Bro . Goddard , I . P . M ., in reply , said it afforded him much pleasure to think he had been able to perform his duties as Master in a passable manner . He had done his best ; if there was anything he could do to further the interests of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge , whether in assisting the Master or in any other capacity , he should be delighted to do it .

The toast of " The Visitors" was replied to by Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , in reply , said he was delighted to find that the Marquess of Ripon Lodge was a lodge in which the work was done admirably . It was pleasant to him to see the installation done as it was b y the Immediate Past Master . He was glad that the W . M . would have a year of office in which there was work to be done ; he knew it would be done with ability , and that the W . M . would be supported by excellent officers . He wished the W . M . a happy and prosperous year of office .

Bro . Charles J . Hayes , P . M . 1475 , said he was more than pleased at the work which had been performed . It was very rarely one went to lodge and saw the outgoing Master instal his successor . He had thought there might have been a regular installing Master to do the work . It was a difficult ceremony , but Bro . Goddard had performed it in a style which gave him ( Bro . Hayes ) much pleasure . Other visitors also replied .

Bro . J . Arthur King , W . M ., proposed "The Past Masters , " and said that wherever there was work to be done Past Masters were always ready to lend their aid . Bros . Campbell , SpErrow , Humphrey , and Mills responded to the toast of "The P . Ms . " Bro . J . E . Walford , P . M ., replying as Treasurer , gave an interesting history of the origin and progress of the lodge . The lodge was not now what it was at the beginning .

Although it had had adversities it had continued to prosper , until it was now among the first of the lodges . It had had good Masters who could take up any duties . He hoped the lodge would continue to prosper , and that it would have more candidates than five , which it had in the past year . He asked the brethren ' s support for Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , a candidate for the Grand Treasurership . _ Bro . Marshall ' s father had been Grand Treasurer , and the son was trying to tread in his father's footsteps . The father was a great contributor to the Masonic Charities , and so was the son , and he was worthy ot the honour of being Grand Treasurer .

Bro . Edwin George , P . M ., replying as Secretary , thanked the brethren for the very kind appreciation they had shown of his services . lie had had great pleasure in witnessing the admirable manner in which the I . P . M . had performed the installation . Bro . Goddard was a member of the Marquess of Ripon Lodge ot Instruction . He ( Bro . George ) had given him some assistance , and he hoped other brethren would attend thc

lodge of instruction . He could not press them to attend every meeting , but he asked them to come as often as possible . Brethren might imagine they could do the work without attending , but that was a wrong assumption . If they could not attend the Marquess of Ripon Lodge of Instruction let them attend some other ; but he hoped they would support the lodge connected with the mother lodge .

The toast of "The Officers" was proposed and responded to , and the Tylct ' s toist closed the proceedings .

Rose Lodge , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this well-known and highly successful South London lodge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the Oth inst ., and thoroughly maintained its high reputation . The VV . M ., Bro . Hy . Potter , has presided over the lodge during the past year with that grace and dignity which naturally become him , and most fully has earned the appreciation and esteem ot the brethren . He was supported by Bros . Geo . Thompson , P . M ., S . VV ., and W . M . elect ; Richd . Brambleby . J . VV . ;

Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; John Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; Jack S . Cohen , J . D . ; Chas . H . Mayo , I . G . ; J . Whiteman , Tyler ; Wal . E . Jtffery , I . P . M . ; H . Vickery , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; VVm . Dawson , P . M . ; Thos . Pickett , P . M . ; Sam . W . Ballard , P . M . ; S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C ; J . , H . Pullen , P . M . ; Wm . Jeffery , P . M . ; W . T . Nelthrop , Fred VV . Wright , H . Noble , J . I . Drayner , H . Tolley , J . Pointing , Alban Bradgate , T . J . Smith , H . Arkcoll , T . Connery , J . B . Higgs , C Archer , Hy . A . Potter , R . J . Wren , I . A . Johnson , C . Isaacs , G . F . Seaman , VV . J . Frampton , J . F . N . Morris . A . H . Gask , VV . J . Kirby , J . Muttitr , Rudolf Sobel , O . Henke , A . Searle , VV . Wisdom , Gaddard ClarkeDIWiichtShawand FASahl The visitors were BrosPerceval A .

, . . . , . . . . Nairne , P . M . 170 , P . G . D . ; R . J . Voisey , P . M . 1329 , P . G . Std . Br . ; Arnold B . Barker , W . M . 55 ( N . / . C ); E . Clough , 2077 ; C . VV . Scantlebury , Stwd . 70 C ; *• II . Sewell , J . D . I 3 i 9 i Wal . L . Green , 33 ; B . T . Whitehead , W . M . 1329 ; " Eadle , S . VV . 1005 ; Syd . H . Master , 1625 ; VV . J . Clubb , 1 C 72 ; S . Isaacs , 25 S 9 ; F . Hall , S . W . 15 S ; B . T . Drayner , S . W . 1297 ; J . VV . Cunningham , 16 SG ; Cnas-| . Sowton , P . M . 1679 ; Valentine Hill , 1641 ; W . R . Jarvis , S 62 ; H . Uagshaiv , P . M . IOJO ; | . H . Witty , S . W . 1155 ; Arthur Taylor , 217 ; W . Roots , P . M . 25 * 1 " * J . Price , 19 ( 13 ; Thos . Hobley , P . M . 1320 ; Alb . Hesekiel , J . D . 1320 ; A . Pointing , 1321 ; and Chas . Hy . StoneW . M . 1641 and P . M . 507

, , . The minutes of tne previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors presented their Report ( which was highly satisfactory , and showed a subitintial balance ) , and it was duly passed . A ballot was taken lor Mr . Paul Theodore Block , which proved unanimous ^ and he was initiated into the mysteries in a mo"