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Masonic Notes.
We have to acknowledge receipt of the proceedings of the Regular Communication of the District Grand Lodge of South Africa , Eastern Division , held at Port Elizabeth , on the 4 th June last . The reports included are very favourable , that of the Prov . Grand
Treasurer showing a balance in bank at close of the account amounting to ^ 131 . The statement showing receipts and expenditure in respect of the Masonic Educational Fund shows that the receipts , including balance from previous account , amounted to over . £ 676 ,
while the sum expended for the education of children exceed ^ 181 . The difference between these amounts is the balance on deposit or in bank . Our South African brethren of this division have good reason to be proud of such work .
Correspondence.
Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed b y our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play lo all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ] ROYAL ARCH COLLARS IN CRAFT LODGES .
To the Editor of the "Freemason , " Dear Sir and Brother , For the information of " P . P . G . J ., " whose letter appeared in your issue of the 29 th ult ., I beg to state ( from recollection ) that Rule No . g 7 of the proposed Royal Arch Regulations was rejected in 1886
, because the members of the Grand Chapter were of opinion that it did not come within their province to specify what clothing should be worn , or should not be worn , in Craft lodges , that being a matter for the Grand Lodge to determine , not the Grand Chapter . I distinctly remember one of the companions present at the
meeting , stating that in his opinion the rule was superfluous , as it was not likely anyone would wish to wear a Royal Arch collar in a lodue , and upon being informed that it was done in some of the provinces , he expressed surprise , and said that the Master of any lodge at which a brother appeared in a R . A . collar
might request the wearer to remove it as it formed no part of the regalia of Craft Masonry . As the Book of Constitutions clearly specifies the regalia appertaining to the several Degrees and offices of Craft Masonry , it seems to me that it would be irregular to wear insignia not mentioned therein . If officers of Provincial Grand Chapters are to be permitted to wear their collars in
Craft lodges , why should they not wear their aprons and sashes also , and why should not officers of the Supreme Grand Chapter and the officers of private chapters be similarl y distinguished ? It is my impression that Rules 94 and 95 of the existing Regulations were proposed by the Revision Committee in lieu of 97 , and that Grand Chapter approved of the alteration as being sufficient to meet the case . —Yours fraternall y , P . Z .
RE GRAND TREASURERSHIP , 1891 . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , Will you kindly permit me through the medium of your valuable paper to explain to those brethren—London and Provincial—who had kindl y offered me their support for the above , why 1 was not
nominated at the meeting of Grand Lodge on Wednesday last . First , let me say that , at the request of many brethren , I agreed to be proposed , as it was felt that it was the ' turn for a provincial brother to come forward , seeing that the last three Grand Treasurers were from Metropolitan lodges , and if Bro . Everett were elected , he would make the fourth in succession .
Bro . Everett was a candidate in 1889 , when Bro . Edward Terry was elected , and in 18 90 he stood aside for the present Grand Treasurer , Bro . Augustus Harris but was again to be proposed for the coming year . After consulting with my friendsand in order to
, avoid a contest , I decided not to be nominated this year , and so allow Bro . Everett to be elected unopposed ' being well aware of his standing in the Craft and how much be bad done for many years past for all the Masonic Charities .
A strong opinion , however , was expressed by my friends that I ought to be proposed in order to place myself in evidence before the Craft even if I afterwards withdrew in favour of Bro . Everett , but I felt were I to do this it mi ght look like an arrangement , I , therefore , adopted the course which I thought was the best . &
I am only writing this letter so that the brethren may know why I was not nominated , especially as I have had the question put to me many times since Wednesday night last .
I have consented to be nominated next year , and I venture to hope that some courtesy will be extended to me by Bro . Everett and his supporters , and that I may count upon the generous and fraternal assistance of the brethren generally . —Yours very fraternall y ,
J . S . CUMBERLAND , P . M . 1611 and 2128 , P . P . G . W . North and East Yorks , P . Z . 1611 , P . P . G . T . North and East Yorks . December 8 th .
Field Lane Refuges And Ragged Schools—Christmas Appeal.
FIELD LANE REFUGES AND RAGGED SCHOOLS—CHRISTMAS APPEAL .
To the Editor of the . " Freemason . " Sir , I trust you will allow me , with your usual kindness , to make an appeal again this Christmas on behalf of this Charity , which has been at work amongst the poor and homeless of London for nearly half a
century . The demands upon our resources are so great that we cannot meet them without an increase of public support . I shall be happy to send a report to any of your readers who may wish to have one , but I may briefly say that the benefits conferred upon the poor weekly amount to upwards of 3500 , in addition to
the maintenance of over 250 men , women , and children in our homes and refuges . The Committee desire also to provide Christmas dinners , as usual , for 700 homeless men and women , about 500 poor deserving families , and 700 poor children . Contributions will be thankfully received by our Treasurer , W . A . Bevan , Esq ., 54 , Lombard-street , or by your obedient servant ,
PEREGRINE PLATT , Secretary . December 4 th , 1890 . WEST HAM HOSPITAL .
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In connection with a fund the Freemasons of West Ham ( West Ham Abbey Lodge ) are raising in aid of the West Ham Hospital—the foundation-stone of which was laid some two years ago by his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge , and formally opened by his Grace the Duke of Westminster—1 have , as honorary secretary , received cheques this morning for ^ 50 from Lord Salisbury and £ 10 from the Duke of Westminster , accompanied by letters of good wishes . The Borough of West Ham , with its 200 , 000
population , consisting chiefly of the working-class element , has been hitherto severel y taxed for want of hospital accommodation , and although the number of beds , we are happy to say is on the increase , the provision in this respect at the present time is still very inadequate . Every effort is being made to supplement the fund
amongst our influential local bodies and resident gentlemen , and we are in hopes of raising a further substantial sum . by giving a ball at the Town Hall , Stratford , on the nth of this month . The munificent gifts alluded to above I hope may operate as a stimulus
to others in assisting us in this laudable effort , however small the amount may be . I am very reluctant lo make an appeal to public generosity at this period , when so many calls are being made upon it , but the goodness of the cause must be my excuse . —I am , dear Sir , your obedient servant , W . G . NORMAN , Hon . Sec . December 3 rd , 1890 .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
923 ] COLONEL MCLEOD MOORE . I was very pleased to read the appreciative account of my lamented friend , Colonel W . j . McLeod Moore , by Bro . Dr . Clarke , in the Freemason of the 6 th inst . As the writer states , " It will be a long time before the void made by his removal can be filled up . " There is
a biography of our dear brother deceased , in the Freemason for December 17 th , 1870 , and on reading it once more I find he was initiated 17 th August , 1827 , whilst " underage , ' ' in No . 333 , Scotland (? 328 , then 257 , Glenkindy , since extinct ) , and ten years later was " exalted" in Aberdeen . Snme of the particulars
given do not seem to be quite correct , but the year 18 44 is noted when our brother received the K . T . just as Dr . Clarke states . In 1 S 49 he was the W . M . of " St . John and St . Paul ' s " Lodge , Malta , so that Col . Moore belonged to the three jurisdictions of England , Ireland , and Scotland . Brethren interested in the
career of this zealous and veteran Kni g ht Templar , whose eloquent addresses have been the admiration of the Templar world , should consult the excellent history of Knights Templars in Canada , now published by my friend , J . Ross Robertson , of Toronto , the distinguished Grand Master of Canada . ' Colonel Moore had no equal as an exponent of Templar law and practice . W . J . HUGH AN .
924 J ANOTHER MASONIC MS . M y friend Bro . Andrew Hope , of Exeter , has just sent me the annexed excerpt from Notes and Queries for December 6 th , 1890 . I have communicated with
the writer , Mr . Hamilton , and hope to be favoured with a reply ere long , as well as sight of the document . Another Masonic student has been for some time on the trace of a copy of the " Old Charges , " at Newcastle , and this doubtless is the roll in question . More anon . W . I . HUGHAN .
"' December 6 th , 1890 . '" FREEMASONS' CHARGE , 168 7 . —A friend has sent me from Newcastle a parchment roll , 12 feet long by 7 i inches wide , which is endorsed as above . It consists of six skins neatly sewn together , and is closely covered , on one side onl y , with old fashioned writing in faded ink , and the orthography of the period . It is
Masonic Notes And Queries.
surmounted by a hand-sketch of a coat-of-arms , which I read as follows : —S . ible , a chevron argent between three castles of the same , 2 and 1 . Motto : ' In the Lord is al our Trust . ' Part of the last clause is damaged by damp , but these words remain : ' These charges that we have worded untoe you ye shall well and truel y keep to . . . yr power , soe helpe yr
God , ' & c . It is signed ' Edward Thompson , Ann 6 Domi 1687 . ' Unfortunately I am not a free and accepted Mason , but I believe that such an early record of the Craft is a rarity . Will some Masonic reader give information on this point V " WALTER HAMILTON . " Elms-road , Clapham . " ¦ '
Have heard since from Mr . Hamilton , who says he has promised the MS . to three gentlemen in turn , and that on the chevron is a pair of compasses , extended , sable . I hope one or more of those who are to see it will report to the " Freemason , or to W . J . H .
925 ] FRATERNAL COURTESIES . I have received the usual "annual" from Bro . Berry , as follows , and hope the ever increasing "circle" in Great Britain and Ireland will remember to respond about 5 p . m . W . J . HUGHAN . " Portland , November 25 , 1890 . " Dear Sir Kni ght ,
" Will you join the Templar Correspondents on Christmas , December 25 th , at noon Eastern Standard time ( equivalent to 5 p . m . Greenwich ) , in a libation pledging Grand Master John P . S . Gobin , the sentiment to be'" To our Grand Master , with Christmas Greetings ,
from 84 . 000 . American Templars . ' '' The Grand Master sends the following response : "' Responsive greeting to the great army of Templars , an incomparable body of Christian Kni ghts , with hearts united in fraternal bonds , and glowing with " ' The all-absorbing flame ,
Which , kindled by another , grows the same , .. ¦ Wrapt in one blaze . ' " Will you also extend the invitation to your friends . — Courteously and fraternally yours , "STEPHEN BERRY , " Templar Correspondent Maine . ¦ "R . S . V . P . "
Malta.
Malta .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . We are glad to hear from this active Masonic centre , with which many of us have such pleasant associations . The regular half-yearly Communication of the District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Valetta , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , D . G . M ., occupied the throne . The District
Grand Lodge was received by the Union of Malta Lodge , No . 407 ( E . C . ) The D . G . M . entered the lodge in procession , preceded by his officers , being received with the usual honours . The District Grand Lodge having been opened , the D . G . M . expressed his pleasure at seeing the brethren ^
around him in such numbers . The demise of the Pro Grand Master , the late Lord Carnarvon , was referred to ; also the circumstance that the Dist . G . M . had presided as M . W . G . M . at the September meeting of Grand Lodge , and was called upon to perform the sad duty of proposing the vote of condolence in Grand Lodge on
that account . The Dist . G . M . also gave some interesting details of the meetings of Grand Lodge which he attended while in England . The address of the D . G . M . bore pleasing testimony to the harmony existing in the district , the general good working and the progress of the lodges , both
numerically and financially . The Malta Masonic Charities Association was another pleasing reference . This useful channel of hel p for the widows and orphans of Malta Masons thrives well under its new by-laws , revised by the present D . G . M ., who had the pleasure
of announcing that the funds had doubled since the March Communication . The organization is now complete , and two local cases are in hand , besides the candidature of the girl England for the Girls' School , for which she will present herself in April next for the 6 th and last time .
DISTRICT GRAND MARK LODGE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN . The regular half-yearly meeting of the District Grand Mark Lodge of the Mediterranean was held in
the Masonic Hall , Valetta , on Friday evening the 28 th ult ., Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , D . G . M . M . on the throne . District Grand Mark Lodge was received b y the Union of Malta Mark Lodge , No . 26 3 , and there was a numerous gathering of officers and brethren .
Many of our readers will be interested to hear that Lodge Leinster , No . 387 ( I . Q ., which has held its meetings in the Masonic Hall , Strada Due Porte , Isola , Malta , for upwards of 40 years , has been removed to Strada San Giuseppe , Isola , and in the same neighbourhood .
There was a lawn meet of the West Norfolk Hunt at Sandringham on Saturday , the attendance , which included the Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters , the Princesses Victoria and Maud , being very numerous . About noon a move was made for the coverts , and a "nod afternoon ' s sport was the result .
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Masonic Notes.
We have to acknowledge receipt of the proceedings of the Regular Communication of the District Grand Lodge of South Africa , Eastern Division , held at Port Elizabeth , on the 4 th June last . The reports included are very favourable , that of the Prov . Grand
Treasurer showing a balance in bank at close of the account amounting to ^ 131 . The statement showing receipts and expenditure in respect of the Masonic Educational Fund shows that the receipts , including balance from previous account , amounted to over . £ 676 ,
while the sum expended for the education of children exceed ^ 181 . The difference between these amounts is the balance on deposit or in bank . Our South African brethren of this division have good reason to be proud of such work .
Correspondence.
Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed b y our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play lo all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ] ROYAL ARCH COLLARS IN CRAFT LODGES .
To the Editor of the "Freemason , " Dear Sir and Brother , For the information of " P . P . G . J ., " whose letter appeared in your issue of the 29 th ult ., I beg to state ( from recollection ) that Rule No . g 7 of the proposed Royal Arch Regulations was rejected in 1886
, because the members of the Grand Chapter were of opinion that it did not come within their province to specify what clothing should be worn , or should not be worn , in Craft lodges , that being a matter for the Grand Lodge to determine , not the Grand Chapter . I distinctly remember one of the companions present at the
meeting , stating that in his opinion the rule was superfluous , as it was not likely anyone would wish to wear a Royal Arch collar in a lodue , and upon being informed that it was done in some of the provinces , he expressed surprise , and said that the Master of any lodge at which a brother appeared in a R . A . collar
might request the wearer to remove it as it formed no part of the regalia of Craft Masonry . As the Book of Constitutions clearly specifies the regalia appertaining to the several Degrees and offices of Craft Masonry , it seems to me that it would be irregular to wear insignia not mentioned therein . If officers of Provincial Grand Chapters are to be permitted to wear their collars in
Craft lodges , why should they not wear their aprons and sashes also , and why should not officers of the Supreme Grand Chapter and the officers of private chapters be similarl y distinguished ? It is my impression that Rules 94 and 95 of the existing Regulations were proposed by the Revision Committee in lieu of 97 , and that Grand Chapter approved of the alteration as being sufficient to meet the case . —Yours fraternall y , P . Z .
RE GRAND TREASURERSHIP , 1891 . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , Will you kindly permit me through the medium of your valuable paper to explain to those brethren—London and Provincial—who had kindl y offered me their support for the above , why 1 was not
nominated at the meeting of Grand Lodge on Wednesday last . First , let me say that , at the request of many brethren , I agreed to be proposed , as it was felt that it was the ' turn for a provincial brother to come forward , seeing that the last three Grand Treasurers were from Metropolitan lodges , and if Bro . Everett were elected , he would make the fourth in succession .
Bro . Everett was a candidate in 1889 , when Bro . Edward Terry was elected , and in 18 90 he stood aside for the present Grand Treasurer , Bro . Augustus Harris but was again to be proposed for the coming year . After consulting with my friendsand in order to
, avoid a contest , I decided not to be nominated this year , and so allow Bro . Everett to be elected unopposed ' being well aware of his standing in the Craft and how much be bad done for many years past for all the Masonic Charities .
A strong opinion , however , was expressed by my friends that I ought to be proposed in order to place myself in evidence before the Craft even if I afterwards withdrew in favour of Bro . Everett , but I felt were I to do this it mi ght look like an arrangement , I , therefore , adopted the course which I thought was the best . &
I am only writing this letter so that the brethren may know why I was not nominated , especially as I have had the question put to me many times since Wednesday night last .
I have consented to be nominated next year , and I venture to hope that some courtesy will be extended to me by Bro . Everett and his supporters , and that I may count upon the generous and fraternal assistance of the brethren generally . —Yours very fraternall y ,
J . S . CUMBERLAND , P . M . 1611 and 2128 , P . P . G . W . North and East Yorks , P . Z . 1611 , P . P . G . T . North and East Yorks . December 8 th .
Field Lane Refuges And Ragged Schools—Christmas Appeal.
FIELD LANE REFUGES AND RAGGED SCHOOLS—CHRISTMAS APPEAL .
To the Editor of the . " Freemason . " Sir , I trust you will allow me , with your usual kindness , to make an appeal again this Christmas on behalf of this Charity , which has been at work amongst the poor and homeless of London for nearly half a
century . The demands upon our resources are so great that we cannot meet them without an increase of public support . I shall be happy to send a report to any of your readers who may wish to have one , but I may briefly say that the benefits conferred upon the poor weekly amount to upwards of 3500 , in addition to
the maintenance of over 250 men , women , and children in our homes and refuges . The Committee desire also to provide Christmas dinners , as usual , for 700 homeless men and women , about 500 poor deserving families , and 700 poor children . Contributions will be thankfully received by our Treasurer , W . A . Bevan , Esq ., 54 , Lombard-street , or by your obedient servant ,
PEREGRINE PLATT , Secretary . December 4 th , 1890 . WEST HAM HOSPITAL .
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In connection with a fund the Freemasons of West Ham ( West Ham Abbey Lodge ) are raising in aid of the West Ham Hospital—the foundation-stone of which was laid some two years ago by his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge , and formally opened by his Grace the Duke of Westminster—1 have , as honorary secretary , received cheques this morning for ^ 50 from Lord Salisbury and £ 10 from the Duke of Westminster , accompanied by letters of good wishes . The Borough of West Ham , with its 200 , 000
population , consisting chiefly of the working-class element , has been hitherto severel y taxed for want of hospital accommodation , and although the number of beds , we are happy to say is on the increase , the provision in this respect at the present time is still very inadequate . Every effort is being made to supplement the fund
amongst our influential local bodies and resident gentlemen , and we are in hopes of raising a further substantial sum . by giving a ball at the Town Hall , Stratford , on the nth of this month . The munificent gifts alluded to above I hope may operate as a stimulus
to others in assisting us in this laudable effort , however small the amount may be . I am very reluctant lo make an appeal to public generosity at this period , when so many calls are being made upon it , but the goodness of the cause must be my excuse . —I am , dear Sir , your obedient servant , W . G . NORMAN , Hon . Sec . December 3 rd , 1890 .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
923 ] COLONEL MCLEOD MOORE . I was very pleased to read the appreciative account of my lamented friend , Colonel W . j . McLeod Moore , by Bro . Dr . Clarke , in the Freemason of the 6 th inst . As the writer states , " It will be a long time before the void made by his removal can be filled up . " There is
a biography of our dear brother deceased , in the Freemason for December 17 th , 1870 , and on reading it once more I find he was initiated 17 th August , 1827 , whilst " underage , ' ' in No . 333 , Scotland (? 328 , then 257 , Glenkindy , since extinct ) , and ten years later was " exalted" in Aberdeen . Snme of the particulars
given do not seem to be quite correct , but the year 18 44 is noted when our brother received the K . T . just as Dr . Clarke states . In 1 S 49 he was the W . M . of " St . John and St . Paul ' s " Lodge , Malta , so that Col . Moore belonged to the three jurisdictions of England , Ireland , and Scotland . Brethren interested in the
career of this zealous and veteran Kni g ht Templar , whose eloquent addresses have been the admiration of the Templar world , should consult the excellent history of Knights Templars in Canada , now published by my friend , J . Ross Robertson , of Toronto , the distinguished Grand Master of Canada . ' Colonel Moore had no equal as an exponent of Templar law and practice . W . J . HUGH AN .
924 J ANOTHER MASONIC MS . M y friend Bro . Andrew Hope , of Exeter , has just sent me the annexed excerpt from Notes and Queries for December 6 th , 1890 . I have communicated with
the writer , Mr . Hamilton , and hope to be favoured with a reply ere long , as well as sight of the document . Another Masonic student has been for some time on the trace of a copy of the " Old Charges , " at Newcastle , and this doubtless is the roll in question . More anon . W . I . HUGHAN .
"' December 6 th , 1890 . '" FREEMASONS' CHARGE , 168 7 . —A friend has sent me from Newcastle a parchment roll , 12 feet long by 7 i inches wide , which is endorsed as above . It consists of six skins neatly sewn together , and is closely covered , on one side onl y , with old fashioned writing in faded ink , and the orthography of the period . It is
Masonic Notes And Queries.
surmounted by a hand-sketch of a coat-of-arms , which I read as follows : —S . ible , a chevron argent between three castles of the same , 2 and 1 . Motto : ' In the Lord is al our Trust . ' Part of the last clause is damaged by damp , but these words remain : ' These charges that we have worded untoe you ye shall well and truel y keep to . . . yr power , soe helpe yr
God , ' & c . It is signed ' Edward Thompson , Ann 6 Domi 1687 . ' Unfortunately I am not a free and accepted Mason , but I believe that such an early record of the Craft is a rarity . Will some Masonic reader give information on this point V " WALTER HAMILTON . " Elms-road , Clapham . " ¦ '
Have heard since from Mr . Hamilton , who says he has promised the MS . to three gentlemen in turn , and that on the chevron is a pair of compasses , extended , sable . I hope one or more of those who are to see it will report to the " Freemason , or to W . J . H .
925 ] FRATERNAL COURTESIES . I have received the usual "annual" from Bro . Berry , as follows , and hope the ever increasing "circle" in Great Britain and Ireland will remember to respond about 5 p . m . W . J . HUGHAN . " Portland , November 25 , 1890 . " Dear Sir Kni ght ,
" Will you join the Templar Correspondents on Christmas , December 25 th , at noon Eastern Standard time ( equivalent to 5 p . m . Greenwich ) , in a libation pledging Grand Master John P . S . Gobin , the sentiment to be'" To our Grand Master , with Christmas Greetings ,
from 84 . 000 . American Templars . ' '' The Grand Master sends the following response : "' Responsive greeting to the great army of Templars , an incomparable body of Christian Kni ghts , with hearts united in fraternal bonds , and glowing with " ' The all-absorbing flame ,
Which , kindled by another , grows the same , .. ¦ Wrapt in one blaze . ' " Will you also extend the invitation to your friends . — Courteously and fraternally yours , "STEPHEN BERRY , " Templar Correspondent Maine . ¦ "R . S . V . P . "
Malta.
Malta .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . We are glad to hear from this active Masonic centre , with which many of us have such pleasant associations . The regular half-yearly Communication of the District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Valetta , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , D . G . M ., occupied the throne . The District
Grand Lodge was received by the Union of Malta Lodge , No . 407 ( E . C . ) The D . G . M . entered the lodge in procession , preceded by his officers , being received with the usual honours . The District Grand Lodge having been opened , the D . G . M . expressed his pleasure at seeing the brethren ^
around him in such numbers . The demise of the Pro Grand Master , the late Lord Carnarvon , was referred to ; also the circumstance that the Dist . G . M . had presided as M . W . G . M . at the September meeting of Grand Lodge , and was called upon to perform the sad duty of proposing the vote of condolence in Grand Lodge on
that account . The Dist . G . M . also gave some interesting details of the meetings of Grand Lodge which he attended while in England . The address of the D . G . M . bore pleasing testimony to the harmony existing in the district , the general good working and the progress of the lodges , both
numerically and financially . The Malta Masonic Charities Association was another pleasing reference . This useful channel of hel p for the widows and orphans of Malta Masons thrives well under its new by-laws , revised by the present D . G . M ., who had the pleasure
of announcing that the funds had doubled since the March Communication . The organization is now complete , and two local cases are in hand , besides the candidature of the girl England for the Girls' School , for which she will present herself in April next for the 6 th and last time .
DISTRICT GRAND MARK LODGE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN . The regular half-yearly meeting of the District Grand Mark Lodge of the Mediterranean was held in
the Masonic Hall , Valetta , on Friday evening the 28 th ult ., Bro . Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , D . G . M . M . on the throne . District Grand Mark Lodge was received b y the Union of Malta Mark Lodge , No . 26 3 , and there was a numerous gathering of officers and brethren .
Many of our readers will be interested to hear that Lodge Leinster , No . 387 ( I . Q ., which has held its meetings in the Masonic Hall , Strada Due Porte , Isola , Malta , for upwards of 40 years , has been removed to Strada San Giuseppe , Isola , and in the same neighbourhood .
There was a lawn meet of the West Norfolk Hunt at Sandringham on Saturday , the attendance , which included the Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters , the Princesses Victoria and Maud , being very numerous . About noon a move was made for the coverts , and a "nod afternoon ' s sport was the result .