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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
. agnation , was . from M . E . Comp . Hussey , D . G . S . E ., asking the chapter consider the proposal therein made , re-establishing a District Grand Chapter of R . A . Freemasons of Bombay id its Territories , also asking the chapter to bear a share ' f the expenses of the attempt to establish the same in the vcar 1874 . After some discussion on the subject it was ' reed to the amountvizRupees 3 8 3 aip
forthasr pay , , vtth . In consequence of the retirement of M . E . Comp . Honourable j . Gibbs , D . G . Supt . and First P . Z . One companion was proposed and scconeled as a joining member . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in due form at 8 . 30 p . m .
fHuItunt in $ arbo j or , fKasonic Hates antr ( Ehtrrtrs .
A NDERSON , J AMPS , D . D . —His name is well known to ill Masonic students and readers as the compiler of the liist authoritative book issued by the Grand Lodge of England . There had been indeed , in 1 722 , published by John Roberts , " The Old Constitutions belonging to the Ancient ami Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons . " But to James Anelerson belongs the credit , by
order of the Grand Lodge , of giving to the Craft and to the world the first official account of Freemasonry . It has been contcndeel that De ' saguliers is the author of the Constitutions of 1723 . But those who thus contend forget that Anderson himself says , at p . 74 , edit . 1723 , that he was the author—he being then Master of Lodge 17 . Of lames Anelerson little-, however , is known . He is said to
have been born at Edinburgh 111 1684 , some say 16 ( 12 , which is , wc apprehend , erroneous . lie was , it seems , minister of the Scottish Presbyterian Chapel in Swallowstreet , Piccadilly , but more than this , so far , is not discoverable . It is not known where or when he was initiated into Freemasonry , but he was Worshipful Master of No . 17 in 1723 According to the Constitutions of 1 73 8 the
. , 1 ; th lodge met at Berry ' s Coffee-houjc , Bridges-street . But wc must remember , Bro . Hughan points out , that the 170 ! 1738 was not the same as the 17 of 1723 . We know not Iheicfene , what it was . Anderson then , apparently , was living in lOxeter-courl , Strand . In 1723 , as we saiel before appeared the first hook of the English Constitution , now somewhat rare . In 17-18 Anderson put out a second and much augmented editionand a third appeared in 1 74 O
, , y page say that Anderson died in 1739 , others in 174 * 1 ; 1739 is ght , as announced in the "Gentleman ' s Magazine . " We do 11 . 1 agree with Mackey ' s view , that considerable interpolations and altcraiiot . s had been made by Anderson without authority in the edition of 1738 . There are 110 doubt considerable additions , but they arc made in bona lesand were evidentlthe result of Anileisou ' s more
., y complete and careful study of MS . documents and Constitutions , which have ne > t yet been identified . The "Pocket Companion" of 1754 says that the alterations oecurreel owing cither to his " ill health " or the " management of strangers . " It appears to us that Anderson has lie-en the subject of much unfair criticism . He was not ordered to write and florid history of
a new Freemasonry or to compile one on lis own authority ; but he was to " peruse , correct , and digest into a new and better method , the history , charges , and regulations of the ancient fraternity , " and this he certainly did . He gave us a clear and connected account of the Guild legends , and pointed distinctly to the fact , that the true history of Freemasonry is , after all , only flic history of eiperativc sodalities and successive of architecture did not to
criticise or analyse the ohl traditions of the Guilds ; he merely arranged them in a clear , readable , anil concise narrative , and such as those old histories themselves of the Guilds were , such is Anderson ' s record . Anelerson may probabl y have held what others have maintained , that Freemasonry through the Guilds went up to the mysteries , the outcome of corrupted antediluvian teaching , and thus to the lore of the «• theoditlaktoi . " But there is nothing to blame
, we , appears us , judge Anderson fairly by our colder criticism of to-elay , as the cases are essentially different . Knowing even in 1876 " the Rteat difficulties attendant on Masonic literature anel Masonic history , we feel certain that no other Cviurse was open to Anderson than the one he so carefully followed — namely , of eneleavouring to give to the Craft the Guild legends , as a simple traditional histeiry . Wc do not expect to finel in oral traditions , ancient
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in the eyes of the critical and authentic school , is yet the father of English Masonic History , and also the hrst of that educated band of stuelents who have so long contended that the real history t > f our Order is to be found >» that of the Operative Guilds and Sodalities of mediaeval times , of early ages . He wrote one or two other works , a >> d two well-known tracts , a " Defence of Masonry , " ' 7 . 10 ; " Observations and Critical Remarks on the New Constitutions
, " 1723 . Some seem to eloubt whether the alter work was his . —Kennivg ' s Ci / ehipnilia of Freemasonry . ¦ - * ¦ ¦ A new mint is to be erected on the Victoria '¦ mbankment . The Court of Common Council have c "mmcnccd preliminaries . Let us hope that the archit « uie wilt be satisfactory . We have the finest sites of "y capital in Europe , if wc had but the national ait therewith to embellish
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex assembled Hurstpierpoint , on Tuesday , Feb . 23 th , to consecrate the Southdown Lodge , No . 1797 , in the Grand Registry England . The warrant was granted in December last , but a variety of circumstances delayed the opening ceremony Sir Walter WBurrellBartMPbeing detained in" Lon LODGE , No . 1797 .
. , ., .., don by his Parlimentary duties , the Deputy Provincial G . M . conducted the proceedings with the ability which in variably characterises his efforts . The music-room , as is termed , was prepared as a lodge for the occasion with evident care . The floral elccorations , lent by Messrs . Green and Son , added much to the beauty of the lodge and elin
mg-rooms . At three o ' clock the proceedings commenced , nearly the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers and Stewards being in attcnelance . During the ceremony the Deputy Prov G . M . and the Prov . G . Chaplain delivcrtel appropriate ad dresses on the designs and uses of Freemasonry . Charity they said , was the one aim anil eibject of every sincere member of their Craft , which knew no religious distinc tionswhile the Great Architect of the Universe
, was up to as the Supreme Being who ruled their elcstinies . The usual anthems and hymns used on such occasions were sung by Bros . Broadbridge , Roc , Gates , and Cole Bro . A . King- ( Prov . G . Organist ) accompanying on the harmonium . The lodge having been regularly formed and properl eledicatcd the following were appointed its officers : —Bros George Kelly King , P . G . Steward England , P . M . 4 and
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, A committee having been appointed to draw up the bye laws of the lodge , several propositions were made gentlemen wishing to become initiates anil others to balloted for as joining members . The business proceedings ended , the brethren adjeiurneil to the Sussex Hotel , where the event was celebrated by banquetat which about 80 weie present . Messrs .
, and Marks , of Brighton , were entrusted with its preparation and they catered most admirably . Those present included Bros . John II . Scott , Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; W Sergiso ' n , Prov . S . G . W . ; H . M . Davey , G . Chaplain C . A . Woolley , G . Retiislrar ; V . P . Freeman , G . Sec . ; W HaleSGDMark TannerJGDJMKiddGDC
, ... ; , ... ; . . , ... W . G . Sharp , G . A . D . C . ; C . Tomkinson , Superintendent Weirks ; Jos . Farncombe * , G . S . B . ; Alfred King , Grand Organist ; ' W . T . Nell , G . Purst . ; G . T . lOvershcd , Bright , A . J . Hawkcs , Frank Holford , 10 . B . McWhinnie and !•" . ) . Ruble , G . Stewards ; 1 ) . Davey ( Mayor Brihton ) WHueisonPPGJ DWDawesPPGR
Multum In Parbo; Or, Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or , Masonic Notes and Queries .
, , Taylor , W . M . Miel-Sussex , 1141 ; II . F . Hauxwell , 732 II . Figg , 1141 ; F . Edward , 1141 ; G . A . Howes , 1141 T . Harms , 1141 ; Wm . Agate , 1141 ; C . Golding , 315 ; W 1 . Evershed , - . 1 : ; ; I . Newman , 31 s ; G . R . Johnson , 487 H . A . Dowell , 14 66 ; J . Luttman-Johnson , 1466 ; F Downard , 313 ; G . W . Downard , 313 ; A . J . Newman mo ; C . Braid , 146 5 ; J . S . Campion , 651 ; 11 . G . Williams ( Australia ) 511 T . Sinnock 315 E . Dumsday
, ; , ; 146 5 ; T . Rose , jun ., 732 ; B . Bennett , W . M . Royal Bruns wick , 732 ; S . Solomon , 732 ; W . Roe , 16 3 656 . Cole 1616 ; C . Saneleman , 1636 ; H . S . Gates , 16 3 6 . The newly-elected W . M . ( Bro . G . Kelly King ) presided at the banquet . The post prandial proceedings includcel the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; also " The Health
THE SOUTHAMPTON MASONIC HALL the W . M . of the Southdown Lodge and Success to Future , " which was drank most heartily . Those who were able to stay till the conclusion of the entertainment cn joycel a most pleasant evening , but several of the guests were obliged to leave early to enable them to reach home that night .
This company held its annual meeting during the pre ceding week , the Mayor of the borough , Bro . J . B . Thomas P . M ., in the chair , when the directors reported that after surmounting many obstacles they had at last succcceled in securing a site and satisfactory plans for a building the freehold site being just off the High-street , overlooking COMPANY .
remains of the donjon of the old Southampton Castle The plans have been prepared by Bro . J . G . Poole , Archi tect , and proviele a third more space in the principal rooms than that supplied at the present hall , which is held on lease under Queen ' s College , Oxford , besides other aecommDelation not available in the existing rooms . The contract for the work has been taken by Bro . S . Stevens month
buileler , who has undertaken to complete it by the of November , and has actually commenced the work which will be executed in white brick . The retiring direc tors of the company were unanimously re-elected , with Bro W . Hickman , Dtp . Prov . Grand Master , as Chairman . Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity
Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regu lations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy shoulel be in the posses sion of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will he sent post-free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , l 4 Publisher , 19 8 , Flcct-strect London
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of Institution was held on Saturday last , at Freemasons Hall , Bro . S . Rosenthal in the chair . There were also present Brns . George J . Row , D . M . Dewar , J . H . Cox John S . Cakebread , the Rev . Richard Morris , L . L . D . ( Head Master ) JN . FrostJoseph Richard SmithArthur
, . , , Gladwell , H . Murray , Richard Tyrrell , Raynham Stewart , W . Maple , J . G . Chancellor , W . F . C Moutrie F . Adiard , W . Paas , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . Two candidates were placed on the list . The Committee voted , in accordance with their powers 420 to late il towards his advancement ( he
pup strongly expressed his desire to pursue military studies Sandhurst ) , on condition that his friends came forward furnish the balance that would be required . The Committee also granted an outfit of £ 5 to a pupil of the Institution for an outfit , the circumstances the case being thatalthough he had a former similar
, granteel him for the same purpose , he had been shi wrecked in the Sharon , off Black Gang Chine , and his kit . The young man had behaved himself admirabl since he left the Institution , two years of which time had been voyaging with the Sharon . He on the day Committee met sailed for Auckland where he
Consecration Of The De Vere Lodge. No. 1794.
CONSECRATION OF THE DE VERE LODGE . No . 1794 .
Another outfit of £ 3 was also granteel to a lad who left the Institution and obtained a situation in the Railway Clearing House through the exertions of Bro . Dawson the Secretary of that establishment . The lad passed very satisfactory examination , which caused Bro . Dawson to inform Bro . Binckes that he had other vacancies at
disposal for more youths from the Institution who could pass as well . Bro . Binckes read a letter from Bro . Jermyn Boyd acknowledging the resolution of the Committee , con veying their sympathy to the family of his father , the Bro . John Boyd , on their loss . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart informed the Committee
Bro . Henry Browse , P . G . D ., a member of the House Com mittee , died on Thursday morning . The . Chairman expresseel his deep regret , and said that Bro . Browse hail been a member of the House Committee since June , i 860 . It was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence with the late BroBrowse ' s family shoulel be sent
. . A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the pro ceedings . The Committee formed in connection with the St . ALBAN'S ABBEY .
move ment for restoring the west front of St . Alban Abbey , met in the Boarel-room , Freemasons' Hall on Frielay , the 28 th ult . Bro . T . F . Halsey M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts , occupieel the chair . Bro Keyser having read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were agreed to , stated that he ' had recei letter froBrothe Rev CMartyn
St. Alban's Abbey.
ST . ALBAN'S ABBEY .
Bro . Keyser hael also much pleasure in stating that Bro John Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham , had consented become a patron of the movement . A subscription of £ 5 s . from Bro . George Kenning , P . P . G . D . Middx ., and of £ 5 from Bro . F . Robinson , P . A . G . D . C ., had been paid He had much pleasure in acquainting the Committee
that since their last meeting they had the promise of a great many additional subscriptions Bros . John Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham , had promised £ 3 ; F . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts ., £ 5 ; Hertford Lodge £ 25 ; Hertford Chapter £ 10 ios . ; Captain E . C . Dick £ 5 ; Thos . Kent , W . M . 1479 , £ e ; C . Erskinc I . G . 1479 £ 5 C . W . ReynoldsJD 1479 £ 5
, ; , .. , ; several others . He had great pleasure in proposing Bros W . Hone , D . M . ( 2 ) , and E . J . Barron , P . G . D ., as mem bers of the Committee . The motion being seconded by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Grif fiths , was unanimously carried . He also begged to propose that Bro . Sumner Knyvett , P . G . Steward , and the present Grand Treasurer of GProvChapter in Hertsshould
, electcel a member of the Committee . Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap ., seconded the motion , which was carried . Bro . Percy W . Taylor next proposed that Bro . A . W Nash , W . M . 409 , shoulel be enrolled on the Committee list , and the motion'having found a seconder in Bro . Thos Kentwas carried unanimousl
, y . The meeting then entered into a protracted discussion as to what would be the best form of circular to send Freemasons throughout the country , specifying the origin object , anil approximate cost of the movement ; anel was eventually agreed that Bros . A . F . A . Woodford , P . Chap ' ain , Captain E . C . Dick , and C . E . Keyset should meet together and draw suitable circular succinctl
up a setting forth these matters . 'I he circular will be presented for consideration at the next Committee meeting , which will he helel in the same place on Thursday , March 13 th at 4 . 30 . A vote of thanks to the Chairman having been passed the broke
up . « . , The annual installation meeting of the Bootle Lodge , No . 1473 , took place at the Town Hall , Bootle , on Thursday afternoon , the 6 th inst . Bro . W . H . Oemmcy T . C ., was then installed W . M ., and in next issue will of the
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
. agnation , was . from M . E . Comp . Hussey , D . G . S . E ., asking the chapter consider the proposal therein made , re-establishing a District Grand Chapter of R . A . Freemasons of Bombay id its Territories , also asking the chapter to bear a share ' f the expenses of the attempt to establish the same in the vcar 1874 . After some discussion on the subject it was ' reed to the amountvizRupees 3 8 3 aip
forthasr pay , , vtth . In consequence of the retirement of M . E . Comp . Honourable j . Gibbs , D . G . Supt . and First P . Z . One companion was proposed and scconeled as a joining member . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in due form at 8 . 30 p . m .
fHuItunt in $ arbo j or , fKasonic Hates antr ( Ehtrrtrs .
A NDERSON , J AMPS , D . D . —His name is well known to ill Masonic students and readers as the compiler of the liist authoritative book issued by the Grand Lodge of England . There had been indeed , in 1 722 , published by John Roberts , " The Old Constitutions belonging to the Ancient ami Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons . " But to James Anelerson belongs the credit , by
order of the Grand Lodge , of giving to the Craft and to the world the first official account of Freemasonry . It has been contcndeel that De ' saguliers is the author of the Constitutions of 1723 . But those who thus contend forget that Anderson himself says , at p . 74 , edit . 1723 , that he was the author—he being then Master of Lodge 17 . Of lames Anelerson little-, however , is known . He is said to
have been born at Edinburgh 111 1684 , some say 16 ( 12 , which is , wc apprehend , erroneous . lie was , it seems , minister of the Scottish Presbyterian Chapel in Swallowstreet , Piccadilly , but more than this , so far , is not discoverable . It is not known where or when he was initiated into Freemasonry , but he was Worshipful Master of No . 17 in 1723 According to the Constitutions of 1 73 8 the
. , 1 ; th lodge met at Berry ' s Coffee-houjc , Bridges-street . But wc must remember , Bro . Hughan points out , that the 170 ! 1738 was not the same as the 17 of 1723 . We know not Iheicfene , what it was . Anderson then , apparently , was living in lOxeter-courl , Strand . In 1723 , as we saiel before appeared the first hook of the English Constitution , now somewhat rare . In 17-18 Anderson put out a second and much augmented editionand a third appeared in 1 74 O
, , y page say that Anderson died in 1739 , others in 174 * 1 ; 1739 is ght , as announced in the "Gentleman ' s Magazine . " We do 11 . 1 agree with Mackey ' s view , that considerable interpolations and altcraiiot . s had been made by Anderson without authority in the edition of 1738 . There are 110 doubt considerable additions , but they arc made in bona lesand were evidentlthe result of Anileisou ' s more
., y complete and careful study of MS . documents and Constitutions , which have ne > t yet been identified . The "Pocket Companion" of 1754 says that the alterations oecurreel owing cither to his " ill health " or the " management of strangers . " It appears to us that Anderson has lie-en the subject of much unfair criticism . He was not ordered to write and florid history of
a new Freemasonry or to compile one on lis own authority ; but he was to " peruse , correct , and digest into a new and better method , the history , charges , and regulations of the ancient fraternity , " and this he certainly did . He gave us a clear and connected account of the Guild legends , and pointed distinctly to the fact , that the true history of Freemasonry is , after all , only flic history of eiperativc sodalities and successive of architecture did not to
criticise or analyse the ohl traditions of the Guilds ; he merely arranged them in a clear , readable , anil concise narrative , and such as those old histories themselves of the Guilds were , such is Anderson ' s record . Anelerson may probabl y have held what others have maintained , that Freemasonry through the Guilds went up to the mysteries , the outcome of corrupted antediluvian teaching , and thus to the lore of the «• theoditlaktoi . " But there is nothing to blame
, we , appears us , judge Anderson fairly by our colder criticism of to-elay , as the cases are essentially different . Knowing even in 1876 " the Rteat difficulties attendant on Masonic literature anel Masonic history , we feel certain that no other Cviurse was open to Anderson than the one he so carefully followed — namely , of eneleavouring to give to the Craft the Guild legends , as a simple traditional histeiry . Wc do not expect to finel in oral traditions , ancient
Royal Arch.
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in the eyes of the critical and authentic school , is yet the father of English Masonic History , and also the hrst of that educated band of stuelents who have so long contended that the real history t > f our Order is to be found >» that of the Operative Guilds and Sodalities of mediaeval times , of early ages . He wrote one or two other works , a >> d two well-known tracts , a " Defence of Masonry , " ' 7 . 10 ; " Observations and Critical Remarks on the New Constitutions
, " 1723 . Some seem to eloubt whether the alter work was his . —Kennivg ' s Ci / ehipnilia of Freemasonry . ¦ - * ¦ ¦ A new mint is to be erected on the Victoria '¦ mbankment . The Court of Common Council have c "mmcnccd preliminaries . Let us hope that the archit « uie wilt be satisfactory . We have the finest sites of "y capital in Europe , if wc had but the national ait therewith to embellish
Royal Arch.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex assembled Hurstpierpoint , on Tuesday , Feb . 23 th , to consecrate the Southdown Lodge , No . 1797 , in the Grand Registry England . The warrant was granted in December last , but a variety of circumstances delayed the opening ceremony Sir Walter WBurrellBartMPbeing detained in" Lon LODGE , No . 1797 .
. , ., .., don by his Parlimentary duties , the Deputy Provincial G . M . conducted the proceedings with the ability which in variably characterises his efforts . The music-room , as is termed , was prepared as a lodge for the occasion with evident care . The floral elccorations , lent by Messrs . Green and Son , added much to the beauty of the lodge and elin
mg-rooms . At three o ' clock the proceedings commenced , nearly the whole of the Provincial Grand Officers and Stewards being in attcnelance . During the ceremony the Deputy Prov G . M . and the Prov . G . Chaplain delivcrtel appropriate ad dresses on the designs and uses of Freemasonry . Charity they said , was the one aim anil eibject of every sincere member of their Craft , which knew no religious distinc tionswhile the Great Architect of the Universe
, was up to as the Supreme Being who ruled their elcstinies . The usual anthems and hymns used on such occasions were sung by Bros . Broadbridge , Roc , Gates , and Cole Bro . A . King- ( Prov . G . Organist ) accompanying on the harmonium . The lodge having been regularly formed and properl eledicatcd the following were appointed its officers : —Bros George Kelly King , P . G . Steward England , P . M . 4 and
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Mark Masonry .
, A committee having been appointed to draw up the bye laws of the lodge , several propositions were made gentlemen wishing to become initiates anil others to balloted for as joining members . The business proceedings ended , the brethren adjeiurneil to the Sussex Hotel , where the event was celebrated by banquetat which about 80 weie present . Messrs .
, and Marks , of Brighton , were entrusted with its preparation and they catered most admirably . Those present included Bros . John II . Scott , Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; W Sergiso ' n , Prov . S . G . W . ; H . M . Davey , G . Chaplain C . A . Woolley , G . Retiislrar ; V . P . Freeman , G . Sec . ; W HaleSGDMark TannerJGDJMKiddGDC
, ... ; , ... ; . . , ... W . G . Sharp , G . A . D . C . ; C . Tomkinson , Superintendent Weirks ; Jos . Farncombe * , G . S . B . ; Alfred King , Grand Organist ; ' W . T . Nell , G . Purst . ; G . T . lOvershcd , Bright , A . J . Hawkcs , Frank Holford , 10 . B . McWhinnie and !•" . ) . Ruble , G . Stewards ; 1 ) . Davey ( Mayor Brihton ) WHueisonPPGJ DWDawesPPGR
Multum In Parbo; Or, Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or , Masonic Notes and Queries .
, , Taylor , W . M . Miel-Sussex , 1141 ; II . F . Hauxwell , 732 II . Figg , 1141 ; F . Edward , 1141 ; G . A . Howes , 1141 T . Harms , 1141 ; Wm . Agate , 1141 ; C . Golding , 315 ; W 1 . Evershed , - . 1 : ; ; I . Newman , 31 s ; G . R . Johnson , 487 H . A . Dowell , 14 66 ; J . Luttman-Johnson , 1466 ; F Downard , 313 ; G . W . Downard , 313 ; A . J . Newman mo ; C . Braid , 146 5 ; J . S . Campion , 651 ; 11 . G . Williams ( Australia ) 511 T . Sinnock 315 E . Dumsday
, ; , ; 146 5 ; T . Rose , jun ., 732 ; B . Bennett , W . M . Royal Bruns wick , 732 ; S . Solomon , 732 ; W . Roe , 16 3 656 . Cole 1616 ; C . Saneleman , 1636 ; H . S . Gates , 16 3 6 . The newly-elected W . M . ( Bro . G . Kelly King ) presided at the banquet . The post prandial proceedings includcel the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; also " The Health
THE SOUTHAMPTON MASONIC HALL the W . M . of the Southdown Lodge and Success to Future , " which was drank most heartily . Those who were able to stay till the conclusion of the entertainment cn joycel a most pleasant evening , but several of the guests were obliged to leave early to enable them to reach home that night .
This company held its annual meeting during the pre ceding week , the Mayor of the borough , Bro . J . B . Thomas P . M ., in the chair , when the directors reported that after surmounting many obstacles they had at last succcceled in securing a site and satisfactory plans for a building the freehold site being just off the High-street , overlooking COMPANY .
remains of the donjon of the old Southampton Castle The plans have been prepared by Bro . J . G . Poole , Archi tect , and proviele a third more space in the principal rooms than that supplied at the present hall , which is held on lease under Queen ' s College , Oxford , besides other aecommDelation not available in the existing rooms . The contract for the work has been taken by Bro . S . Stevens month
buileler , who has undertaken to complete it by the of November , and has actually commenced the work which will be executed in white brick . The retiring direc tors of the company were unanimously re-elected , with Bro W . Hickman , Dtp . Prov . Grand Master , as Chairman . Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity
Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regu lations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy shoulel be in the posses sion of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will he sent post-free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , l 4 Publisher , 19 8 , Flcct-strect London
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of Institution was held on Saturday last , at Freemasons Hall , Bro . S . Rosenthal in the chair . There were also present Brns . George J . Row , D . M . Dewar , J . H . Cox John S . Cakebread , the Rev . Richard Morris , L . L . D . ( Head Master ) JN . FrostJoseph Richard SmithArthur
, . , , Gladwell , H . Murray , Richard Tyrrell , Raynham Stewart , W . Maple , J . G . Chancellor , W . F . C Moutrie F . Adiard , W . Paas , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . Two candidates were placed on the list . The Committee voted , in accordance with their powers 420 to late il towards his advancement ( he
pup strongly expressed his desire to pursue military studies Sandhurst ) , on condition that his friends came forward furnish the balance that would be required . The Committee also granted an outfit of £ 5 to a pupil of the Institution for an outfit , the circumstances the case being thatalthough he had a former similar
, granteel him for the same purpose , he had been shi wrecked in the Sharon , off Black Gang Chine , and his kit . The young man had behaved himself admirabl since he left the Institution , two years of which time had been voyaging with the Sharon . He on the day Committee met sailed for Auckland where he
Consecration Of The De Vere Lodge. No. 1794.
CONSECRATION OF THE DE VERE LODGE . No . 1794 .
Another outfit of £ 3 was also granteel to a lad who left the Institution and obtained a situation in the Railway Clearing House through the exertions of Bro . Dawson the Secretary of that establishment . The lad passed very satisfactory examination , which caused Bro . Dawson to inform Bro . Binckes that he had other vacancies at
disposal for more youths from the Institution who could pass as well . Bro . Binckes read a letter from Bro . Jermyn Boyd acknowledging the resolution of the Committee , con veying their sympathy to the family of his father , the Bro . John Boyd , on their loss . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart informed the Committee
Bro . Henry Browse , P . G . D ., a member of the House Com mittee , died on Thursday morning . The . Chairman expresseel his deep regret , and said that Bro . Browse hail been a member of the House Committee since June , i 860 . It was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence with the late BroBrowse ' s family shoulel be sent
. . A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the pro ceedings . The Committee formed in connection with the St . ALBAN'S ABBEY .
move ment for restoring the west front of St . Alban Abbey , met in the Boarel-room , Freemasons' Hall on Frielay , the 28 th ult . Bro . T . F . Halsey M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts , occupieel the chair . Bro Keyser having read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were agreed to , stated that he ' had recei letter froBrothe Rev CMartyn
St. Alban's Abbey.
ST . ALBAN'S ABBEY .
Bro . Keyser hael also much pleasure in stating that Bro John Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham , had consented become a patron of the movement . A subscription of £ 5 s . from Bro . George Kenning , P . P . G . D . Middx ., and of £ 5 from Bro . F . Robinson , P . A . G . D . C ., had been paid He had much pleasure in acquainting the Committee
that since their last meeting they had the promise of a great many additional subscriptions Bros . John Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham , had promised £ 3 ; F . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Herts ., £ 5 ; Hertford Lodge £ 25 ; Hertford Chapter £ 10 ios . ; Captain E . C . Dick £ 5 ; Thos . Kent , W . M . 1479 , £ e ; C . Erskinc I . G . 1479 £ 5 C . W . ReynoldsJD 1479 £ 5
, ; , .. , ; several others . He had great pleasure in proposing Bros W . Hone , D . M . ( 2 ) , and E . J . Barron , P . G . D ., as mem bers of the Committee . The motion being seconded by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Grif fiths , was unanimously carried . He also begged to propose that Bro . Sumner Knyvett , P . G . Steward , and the present Grand Treasurer of GProvChapter in Hertsshould
, electcel a member of the Committee . Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap ., seconded the motion , which was carried . Bro . Percy W . Taylor next proposed that Bro . A . W Nash , W . M . 409 , shoulel be enrolled on the Committee list , and the motion'having found a seconder in Bro . Thos Kentwas carried unanimousl
, y . The meeting then entered into a protracted discussion as to what would be the best form of circular to send Freemasons throughout the country , specifying the origin object , anil approximate cost of the movement ; anel was eventually agreed that Bros . A . F . A . Woodford , P . Chap ' ain , Captain E . C . Dick , and C . E . Keyset should meet together and draw suitable circular succinctl
up a setting forth these matters . 'I he circular will be presented for consideration at the next Committee meeting , which will he helel in the same place on Thursday , March 13 th at 4 . 30 . A vote of thanks to the Chairman having been passed the broke
up . « . , The annual installation meeting of the Bootle Lodge , No . 1473 , took place at the Town Hall , Bootle , on Thursday afternoon , the 6 th inst . Bro . W . H . Oemmcy T . C ., was then installed W . M ., and in next issue will of the