Contents.

CONTENTS .

RreroRTS OF MASONIC M EETINGSCraft Masonry 4 S 7 Instruction 49 ° Royal Arch 49 ° Mark Masonry 49 ° Knights Templar 49 ° Royal Ark Mariners 49 ° Consecration of the Lrillinirstone Lodge , No . 1 S 37 490

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 491 Girls' School Anniversary Festival 49 J Uniformity of Ritual 493 The Board of Benevolence 493 The Purchase-of Lyndcombe House 492 The Vacant Grand Secretaryship 493 CORRESPONDENCE : — The Last Meeting of Grand Lodge 493 The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Bro . Wilson ... 493

A Query 493 Announcements of Masonic Meetings 493 Old Masons 493 Reviews 493 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Monmouthshire 494 Freemasonry and Sailors 494 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 494

Wentworth Little Memorial . 494 The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Quebec 495 The Bell Musical Society 49 i Masonic Notes and Queries 495 Obituary ..... 495 Masonic and General Tidings 495 Lodge Meetings for Next Week . 49 6 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv „ v ., vi .

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

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Craft jftasoiirjj . LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The December meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , December 4 th , at the Cannon-street Hotel . The brethren present were Bros . Chas . Arkell , W . M , ; Legge , I . P . M . ; W . T . Rickwooel , S . W . ; S . T . Lucas , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treas . ; George Abbott , P . M ., Sec . ; Chillingwcrth , S . D . ; H . A . Pratt , I . G . ; H . A . Carter , Steward ; T . Fisher , B . Perkins , J . Cook , Thomas

Agutter , Henry Stevenson , and others . The minutes of the last meeting , were read and confirmed . Bro . H . A . Carter proposed that ten per cent , of the entire receipts of the lodge be each year wrilten off the general account and placed to the charity funel account , to tie thereafter dealt with as prescribed in the bye-laws . This proposition was fully discussed , the result being that Bro . Carter withdrew his proposition . The lodge was then closed in due form .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( Not 1524 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held a , theHavelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . Neville Green . W . M . ; W . H . Brand , S . W . ; J . Brasted , J . W . ; C . W , Smyth , Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . M ., Sec ; T . C . Chapman , P . M . J E . Dignam , S . D . ; C . Lorkin , J . D . ; J . L . Payne ,

I . G . ; A . Ferrar , D . C ; R . Polak , W . S . ; Varney , Moon , George , Bell , A . Olley , Beasley , Reynolds , Hill , Harding-Watkins , and Fisher . The minutes of the preceding regular meeting and lodge of emergency , including a resolution to remove to the Moorgate-street Station Restaurant , E . C , were read and confirmeel , after which Bro . Bell was raised to the Third Degree . The lodge having been

resumed to the First Degree , the election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and Bras . W . H . Brand , S . W ., Was unanimously elected W . M . ; C . W . Smyth , Treas . ; and J . Marsh , Tyler . Bro . N . Green , W . M ., in an appropriate address , presented Bros . Lee , P . M . and Secretary , and Chapman , P . M ., a past Treasurer of the lodge , with jewels , previously voted by the lodge , for their

valuable services in their respective offices , which were suitably acknowledged by the recipients . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Green , W . M ., for his able and efficient services during the past year . The brethren then adjourned to a substantial repast , after whichjthe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and suitably responded to , and the remainder of the evening was spent in social enjoyment .

ST . DUNSTAN LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . — This highly successful parochial lodge mustered strongly on the 26 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros . Doelson , P . M . Constitution , W . M . ; Beeves , S . W . ; Woodbrielge , J . W . ; Alfred Tisley , Sec . ; H . Dalwood , I . P . M . ; Gruggen , acting S . D . in the unvoidable absence of Bro . G . Manners ; Low , J . D . ; Clemow ,

D . C , acting I . G . ; Farrington , jun ., Org . ; Farnngton , sen ., W . S . ; J . C . Dwarber , P . M . ; W . Wellsman , P . M . The visitors were Bros . Lemper , S . D . 1275 ; Clark , I . G . 1662 ; Cox , 8 ; Jacobs , 206 ; Newton , 1258 ; and T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx . ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been reael anil confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . N . W . M . Maxwell ,

No . 60 , as a joining member , and for Messsrs . R . C . Downer , F . R . G . S ., B . Freeman , and W . M . Edwards as initiates , and it proved to be unanimously in their favour . The three latter gentlemen being in attendance they were then duly initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M ., the ceremonial being ably performed . A resolution having

been passed that the sum of £ 42 should be taken out of the lodge funds towards defraying the expenses of the summer festival , and a distressed brother of a Metropolitan lodge having been handsomely relieved out of the Benevolent Fund , the lodge was duly and formally closed , and the brethren partook of a most excellent and admirably served

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banquet , which reflected great credit upon Bro . Clemow , the caterer . The preliminary toasts having been duly proposed and loyally honoured , the I . P . M . gave with much warmth anil earnestness "The Health of the W . M ., " who in his reply expressed among other things the great pleasure it had afforded htm in presiding over so large an assemblage of the brethren as had met that day

notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather . "The Initiates " followed , and drew from each newly-admitted brother in response a few appropriate remarks . In giving " The Visitors" the W . M . took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon the quantity and quality of the brethren that had from time to time honoured the St . Dunstan with their presence . On that occasion they were

favoured with the company of six visiting brethren , and he hoped that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them , and in conclusion he said he should couple the name of Bro . Cox with the toast , as he represented one of the oldest and most distinguished lodges in the Craft , namely the British . This toast having been received with acclamation , Bro . Cox made a brief but most pertinent reply . " The Past Masters " followed , and

having been drunk with that cordiality which so important a toast demanded , Bros . Dalwood , Dwarber , and Wellsman individually responded , the latter brother ' s speech being full of point and humour . " The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Principal Officers , " "The Junior Officers , " and-the Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , thanks to the musical efforts of Bros . Farrington , jun ., Tisley , Raddle , Cox , Esson , and others .

SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE ( No . 1602 ) . —The usual meeting of the brethren of this prosperous lodge was held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . Alfred Francis Rowley , the W . M ., and despite the notice on the summons , " no banquet , " by some considered ominous of a small attendance , the W . M . was supported by his officers , Bros . J . Weston , S . W . ; John Osborn , J . W . ;

and others . Among those present were Bros . I . P . M . Coombes , and Past Masters E . Lionel , Edward E . Sim , and R . G . Thomas , the manager of the popular Mohawk Minstrels , who is also the Organist of the lodge . The principal business consisted in conferring the F . C . Degree upon Bro . Isaac Eisenstein , which work was most efficiently performeel by the W . M . and his officers , and the lodge was duly closed in the usual manner .

FA . RRINGDON "WITHOUT LODGE ( No . 1745 ) . —This lodge met in good strength at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 24 th ult . Among those present weie Bros . Charles Jacques , W . M . r T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , S . W . ; H . J . Lardner , S . D . ; W . H . Jackson , jun ., I . P . M ., Sec ; W . Ramsey , P . M ., Treas . ; M . Samuel , S . D ., Strugnell , D . C . ; E . Hart , Org . ; H . A . Dubois ,

P . G . J . W . Mid . llesex , P . M ., & c ; and Parkinson , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Dubois , Macdonald , and Acland , Lodge of Israel . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . H . Jackson , jun ., who raised Bro . Wildash to the Degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being well performed . The draft bye-laws as approved

by the Committee were then submitted to the lodge , and they were , with a few trifling alterations , adopted . The loelge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . Bro . Dubois responded upon behalf of " The Visitors " in a neat and appropriate speech . " The Health of the Officers " follower ! , and drew from

the W . M . some very warm and flattering remarks upon the merits and services of the brethren forming that important body . This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " Bro . Jackson , I . P . M . and Secretary , at the request of his colleagues , returned thanks . The success of the proceedings after the banquet was greatly enhanced by the instrumental and vocal exertions of Bros . Hart , Potter , Ramsey , Jacques , Samuel , and others .

SAINT LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shareditch , on Wednesday week , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Louis Stean , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . G . F . Barr , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Barham , J . W . ; H . E . Henderson , Chap . ; C . Stevens , Treas . ; Cox , Sec . ; Elias Benjamin ,

S . D . ; H . Jones , J . D . ; H . J . F . Gales , D . of C . ; A . G . Clement , I . G . ; and C . T . Speight , P . M . 27 , P . G . Tyler Surrey , Tyler ; W . Clarke , Prov . G . D . of C . Noifolk ; W . H . Brand , R . S . Mendey , John Staff , H . Waynforth , J . Funston , W . Beasley , W . Snellgrove , W . Stevens , Frank Matthews , J . B . Burnard , W . Provost , Thomas Lawrence , R . Drysdale , W . E . Cole ,

E . T . Henman , and J . Tielball . The following were the visitors : Bros . Dr . Pottle , Past P . G . W . Herts ; R . Illsley , P . M ., P . G . S . Berks ; W , H . Bateman , W . M . 12 ; G . Anderson , W . M . 60 , P . G . S . ; George Burford , W . M . 754 ; R . R . Harper , W . M . 813 ; Richard Jennings , W . M . 907 ; C . W . Cox , W . M . 1506 ; J . T . Lacey , P . M . 49 ; S . Watkins , P . M . 212 ; H . Stephens , P . M . 754 ; H . Lloyd , P . M .

780 ; H . H . Hodges , P . M . 795 and 1566 ; T . E . Purdy , P . M . 86 j ; W . H . Stokes , P . M . 861 ; John Dennis , P . M . 907 ; T . Griffiths , P . M . 907 ; F . A . White , P . M . 907 ; W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Robt . Nicholson , 15 60 ; E . M . Adams , S . D . 1685 ; G . J . Turner , J . D . 183 ; L . E . Stean , J . D . 212 ; A . T . Leech , J . D . 749 ; James Garrod , I . G ,

754 ; D . Matthews , 12 ; H . Sarson , 70 ; J . J . Mustart , 174 ; J- W . Long , 5 6 9 ; T . Glass , 813 ; W . F . Green , 861 ; T . Butt , 907 ; W . Lamarque , 917 ; C . Robson , 9 60 j G . H . JF . Rowe , 1096 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1385 ; G . E . Howes , 1437 ; P . Edwards , 1816 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . After the usual business

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had been transacted , ballot was taken for Mr . James George Moore , which resulted unanimously in his favour . The lodge was then advanced , when Bro . John Staff was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . Bro . George Thomas Barr was then presented for installation , which ceremony was performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Louis Stean , who received valuable assistance from Bro . W .

Clarke , P . M ., the able D . of C On the re-entry oE the brethren , the usual salutations were given , and the following appointed as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Barham , S . W . ; E . Benjamin , J . W . H . E . Henderson , Chaplain ; C . Stevens , Treas . ; Cox , Sec . ; Jones , S . D . ; A . Clement , J . D . ; J . Funston , I . G . ; E . Walker , D . of C . ; F . Matthews , W . S . ; Young , Organist ; C . T .

Speight , Tyler . The W . M ., Bro . G . T . Barr , then commenced his year of office by initiating Mr . Moore into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry , which ceremony he very ably delivered . The next business was that of presenting a Past Master's jewel to Bro . Louis Stean , the first Master and one of the founders of the lodge , together with a handsomely framed illuminated

testimonial on vellum . The inscription , which was written in a most complimentary vein , was signed by every member of the lodge , and , in presenting it , the W . M . said : As the first W . M . he ( Bro . Stean ) had gained the respect and admiration of every member for his great courtesy and his unceasing endeavours to do everything for the good of Freemasonry . He ( Bro . Barr ) felt very deli ghted at

having such a Past Master to whom he could look for every support . It gave him extreme pleasure to present his Bro . Stean with such a handsome jewel and address , which had been voted to him by the lodge in recognition of his high worth and for the valuable services rendered . Bro . Stean , in feeling terms , thanked the brethren , and said he felt proud and honoured to be so esteemed . He

had always striven to do his best to make the lodge second to none in the Craft . He had received able support from the officers . He was very grateful for the jewel , and felt very proud of it , but he must own he felt more proud of the testimonial , as many of his friends , who could not for obvious reasons be present at the lodge , would see it elsewhere . He concluded by congratulating

the lodge on its great success , knowing nothing to prevent the continuance of the same , and thanking the brethren for the kind support they had always given him . The lodge was then closed . After the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . Bro . W . Clarke , P . M ., Prov . G . D . of C . Norfolk ( in the absence of Bro . Terry ) , eloquently responded on

behalf of the " Masonic Charities , " and in the course of his remarks , said that in the long list of toasts generally honoured there was none more deserving than that of the Charities . He regretted the absence of his esteemed Bro . Terry , who he could but poorly represent . He ( Bro . Clarke ) had a great admiration for the three Masonic Institutions , there being , he thought , scarcely a choice between

them . If he had a leaning towards one , more than another , it was to the old people ' s Institution . He deemed it a very grand thing to have such an Institution , where brethren in the decline of life , suffering from all sorts of infirmities , could look forward to , to spend their last days ,

should adversity beset them . It is a pleasure to assist such a deserving Institution , for no one knows but what he may at some time require its assistance . At the conclusion of Bro . Clarke ' s address , which was warmly applauded , the charity box was passed around with good results .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masoni : Hall , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., which was very scantily attended , no doubt owing to the severity of the weather . Bro . Braham , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following : Bros . Ashley , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer ; T . Brown , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . ; Rubie , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . ; F .

Wilkinson , I . P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . ; Moutrie , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . ; Peel Floyd , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , S . W . ; Hunt , J . W . ; Radway , Secretary ; Murlis as S . D . ; Mercer , J . D . ; W . L . Baldwin , Org . ; Holmes , I . G . ; Peach , Steward ; and Bigwood , Tyler . There were several visitors , among them Bro . Howes , W . M . 906 . The lodge was opened at a

quarter to eight . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . L . Brown was examined , entrusted , anel dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The candidate was re-admitted and raised to the rank of M . M . by the W . M . The traditionary history was given by Bro . Moutrie ; the symbolism of the working tcols was

explained by Bro . Mercer ; and the charge was given by the S . W . The lodge was resumed in the Second and then in the First Degree . The Secretary read the byelaws in accordance with regulations . He also brought up a report from the Permanent Committee , several meetings of which had been held in reference to a revision of the old form of ritual used in this lodge , when certain

alterations had been agreed upon , which would be adopted indue ceiurse . Bro . Ashley supplemented the report by a statement that he and other old P . M . 's hael jealously guareled and maintained all the distinguishing peculiarities of the old ritual , and that the changes were chiefly in regard to forms of expression . A candidate for initiation was proposed , and other private business was transacted . The lodge was closed at a quarter to ten .

SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Freemason-street , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Fiampton , supported by many eminent P . M . ' s and visitors . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Bros . Dobbing and Innes were examined , and giving satisfaction , they retired . The lodge was opened in the Second