Masonic Notes.

The Provincial Grand Lodge ol Kent held its annual meeting at Dartford , on the 7 th inst ., under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst . An unusually large number of the brethren attended , representing lodges in all parts of Kent . Among the business transacted was the voting of a sum of close

upon £ 700 to the principal Masonic Charities , and in aid of distressed brethren and their widows . A sum of £ 50 was also voted in aid of the Sandgate Relief Fund . The Provincial Grand Officers for the year were appointed and invested by Earl Amherst . A

unanimous vote of thanks was passed by the Provincial Grand Lodge to Bro . T . S . Warne , P . P . S . G . W ., for the care and ability with which he had edited the Freeman's Manual for Kent for the past 16 years . We hope to give a full report in our next .

Correspondence.

Correspondence .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . !

THE COLONIAL BOARD . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I have spent some of the best years of my life in the Colonies , and my own impression is ( I may be wrong ) that all the troubles about District Grand Lodges and new Grand Lodges arises from the fact

that the members of the Colonial Board are , to all intents and purposes , utterly ignorant of the Colonies and Colonial requirements . The members of that Board seem to be shovelled into office simply for the sake of " ofiice , " and with no special view to their qualifications , with the result that they find themselves called upon to consider cases and

points upon which they cannot possibl y form any reasonable judgment . 1 am perfectly convinced that if the Colonial Board were bona fide a Colonial Board , or a Board at any rate largely leavened by ex-Colonials , we should hear very little of these tumults and bothers which are now disturbing us . To be of the slightest service , and to

cease to be a farce , which it is at present , the Colonial Board . should be composed of brethren who have had Colonial experience , and who know personally the conditions of society in our Colonics , and a . e aware of the real aspirations ol the best Freemasons in the various sections of Greater Britain . —I am , yours fraternally , July 9 . T . li . WHYTEHEAD .

Reviews.

Reviews .

THE ILLUSTRATED ARCILEOLOGIST . Edited by J . ROMII . I . Y Al . l . KN , F . S . A . S . London : Chas . J . Clark , 4 , Lincoln's Inn Fields , W . C . Published quarterly at half-a-crown , and freely illustrated . This new candidate for support , edited by Mr . Allen , and published by Mr . Charles Clark , should prove a success ; at all events , we trust that it may , and are already thinking

of what the No . 2 will be like in September . The article on " A Very Ancient Industry " (/ tints ) , furnishes good reading relative to a subject well nigh lost sight of , and scarcely kno * n to exist at the present time , and " The Cup of Ballalletcher" is of more than average interest . Other contributions go to make up a fair initial number , and suggest that , with the requisite support , this quarterly

magazine will meet a want , at reasonable cost , and be the means of maintaining , as well as exciting in some regions , a taste for all such enquiries . The " Notes on Hooks " is a valuable feature , and several of the engravings are artistic , as well as most useful . The Codex Sinialictts is mentioned as of the filth century , instead , it occurs to us , of the fourth , unless , indeed , Mr . Thompson gives the later date in his "Handbook of Greek and Latin Pakuography . "

GARDEN CITY LODGE , No . 141 , CHICAGO , U . S . A . This is an ably compiled series of sketches of the Garden City Lodge , Chicago , of which Bro . Robert A . Smith is the esteemed W . M . ( son of our beloved Past Grand Master , Gen . John Corson Smith ) , and Uro . Gil . \ V . Barnard , P . M ., is the most efficient and courteous Secretary . Portraits of these two worthies arc given , and also of other Past Masters ,

and a pretty view of the ' * Oriental Hall , " the home of the lodge f'r 20 years . The lodge was constituted in 1 S 53 , but warranted in the following year . Giving to the destruction in the great fire of 1871 of all itn u-ruHs to that year , the indefatigable Secretary has had but spnrre material to compile the interesting sketch of its history , but what is done reads well , and forms a capital introduction to the addresses

of several of the Past Masters when in the chair . l'he lodge has leased the large hall in the new Temple ( exhibited on the cover ) for a term of 20 years , for 52 nights in the year , some of whicli meetings are to be social and entertaining in character . The Secretary quietly remarks , with feelings of just pride , that ' * with a membership second largest of any lodge in this jurisdiction ( Illinois ; , and a line of

officers all of whom can open and close the lodge and confer all three Degrees , certainly 'Garden City ' should be the peer of any in the State . " . So we . should say , as well as elsewhere . The 39 th annual report of the Secretary is very readable and racy withal . The balance in hand (§ 1600 ) is described as " riches sprung from economy , " but not

from greed , for over that amount was distributed in Charity during the past year . Tin : Secretary adds before the list of disbursements " Charity is a virtue of the heart and not of the hands , " and records the assets (¦>! 1 , 000 ) with the line to qualify— "Poor and content is rich , and rich enough . " The numberof members i- > . | nj . Ihe list is given , with dates of raising to all , and the code of by-laws is also printed .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 1524 ) . —The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there was a numerous attendance . The members present included Bros . W . Simpson , W . M . ; P . W . Rogers , S . W . ; E . J . Turnbull , J . W . ; W . II . Brand ,

P . M ., Treas . ; C . Lorkin , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Lee , P . M . ; E . Dignam , P . M . ; C . L . Payne , P . M . ; E . Polak , P . M . ; A . Ferrar , P . M . ; J . H . Rich , P . M . ; A . R . Olley , P . M . ; W . T . Oakley , S . D . ; H . Pearse , J . D . ; E . Frisby , Org . , and others . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Morris , 15 SS ; E . Pearce , 2272 ; E . Parker , 571 ; C . B ' lvton , W . M . 214 S ; G . D . Stevenson , P . M . 214 S ; W . A ' . Finch , S . W . 2256 ; J .

Bunker , P . M . 115 S ; W . B . Morley , S . W . 167 ; A . White , S 34 ; and W . Haynes , 303 , Illinois , U . S . A . Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . P . W . Rogers was regularly installed as W . M . by Bro . W . Simpson , and the following officers appointed : Bros . E . J . Turnbull , S . W . ; W . T . Barclay , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , Treas . ; C . Lorkin , Sec ; H . Pearse , S . D . ; W . Tomson ,

J . D . ; A . M . Archer , I . G . j E . Frisby , Org . ; H . J . Allardyce and Burr , Stewards ; and Marsh , P . M ., Tyler . A candidate was impressively initiated by the W . M ., and Bro . C . Y . Holdgate , P . M . 1929 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Lodge was closed , and after an excellent repast the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . W . Simpson , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of

the VV . AL , said he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm . They had all that evening heard the W . M . work the initiation ceremony , and were agreed it wis performed in a beautiful manner . They congratulated themselves on having such a Master as Bro . Rogers , who had now reached the height of his ambition in Masonry—a position they should all aspire to . He was confident they

would never regret having placed Bro . Rogers at their head , and they wished him health and strength to carry on the affairs of the lodge with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . P . W . Rogers , W . M ., thanked them most cordially for the kind way in which . they had drunk his health , and still more for the kind wishes and feelings expressed

towards him . Whether or not he deserved them he could not say , but he would endeavour to deserve them in the future . He had been a Alason for some years , and like all young Masons it was his ambition to attain the chair . He had now reached that point , and had been installed as Master of the lodge in which he was initiated . He appreciated that honour to the fullest extent . He had taken a

little trouble to perfect himself in the working , and if his effort that evening bad pleased them he was deeply gratified . He had but done his duty , and he would endeavour to do that during his year of office . "The Initiate" was next honoured , and appropriately responded to . "The toast of "The Visitors" evoked cordial thanks

from several visiting brethren present , including Bros . Haynes , of Illinois , U . S . A ., J . Banker , P . M ., and others . Bro . W . Simpson , I . P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and hoped his work during the past year had been acceptable to the brethren . liro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., said it gave him great pleasure to be present and find the lodge still retained its old prestige

and good working for which it had been characterised for a long series of years . Speaking from a long experience he could safely say he never heard the installation better performed , or the initiation better rendered than they had been that evening by the LP . M . and W . M . More particularly was credit due to the newly-installed Alaster for the admirable manner in which he rendered his work . Those who

had been through that ordeal knew , that to be called upon to render a ceremony immediately after installation was an arduous task to undergo . The W . M ., however , had acquitted himself in a manner reflecting the highest credit on himself and with satisfaction to all the brethren . He thanked them for the kind manner in which his name had been received , and expressed his great . pleasurc at being present . He wished the W . M . a happy and successful year

and long and continued success and prosperity to the lodge . Bros . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; Lorkin , P . M ., Sec . ; and E . Turnbull , S . W ., responded for " The Oliicers , " and a pleasant evening terminated with the Tyler's toast . Uuring the evening Bro . Fiisby , Org ., was assisted in the musical arrangements hy Miss Masie Kiversdale , . Mr Ned Levestoc , and Bros . L . Williams , and VV . Wri ght , P . P . G . Org . Middx .

Earl of Lathom Lodge ( No . 10 . 22 ) . —A regular meeting of this popular lodge was he Id at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., on the ioth ir . st . Present : Bros . S . W . S . ilurridge , W . M . ; A . Blenkarn , S . W . ; V . F . Alurche , P . AL , acting J . VV . ; A . Kuhacres , P . M ., Treas , ; T . W . Chapman , P . AL , Sec ; 1 . A . Gaze , S . D . ; V . Lemare , J . D . ; 11 . Cornford , acting

I . G . ; 1 . Bowler , Tyler ; R . J . Taylor , P . AL ; L . C . Shipton , P . M . ; C . A . J . Evans , P . M . ; W . J . Cannon , P . AI . ; J . W . Maltby , E . Hallett , J . \ V . Allardyce , Wm . Shaivatt , J . VV . Riches , W . I . Wright , VV . T . Tuckwcll , II . K . Jackson , C . Tyerman , G . VV . Paris , A . Chadderton , G . II . Dewey , and E . J . Ware . The visitors were Bros . Tom Fairer , Org . 1512 ; VV . E . Groom , 101 ; J . Danven

Smith , P . AI . 105 S ; R . J . Vincent , P . AI . 19 O 3 , S . W . 1 C 41 ; T . Taylor , P . M . 1 = 524 ; W . II . Kiiddcrfoilh , P . M . iotoi ; W . 11 . Making , P . M . 127 S ; and C . 11 . Stone , W . M . 507 . The lodge was called lor one o ' clock to raise Bros , li . Hallett and J . B . Alaltby , which the VV . AL performed very satisfactorily , giving the traditional history , and to pass Bro .

F . VV . Riches . A notice of motion was given to admit liro . T . Fairer a joining member . On the conclusion of the business , the brethren tjok conveyance to Sireatham , where they indulged in the annual cricket match , which was most thoroughly enjoyed , the day being all that could be desired for such sport . The two elevens were captained by Bros . Shipton , P . AL , and lly .

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Cornford respectively , the winning team being the former with S 7 runs against CS for the losing eleven . The game was continued till 7 . 30 , when the brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel , where a capital supper was provided . On the removal of the cloth the VV . M . presented the loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The W . Master stated that he should not submit the whole of the toasts on that occasion , but the next was

undertaken by Bro . Runacres , P . M . ( the father of the lodge ) , who gave that of "The W . M ., Bro . Burrfdge , " who was a good and true Mason , was doing , and he was sure would do his very best for the lodge . They had witnessed his work and he was confident the brethren would drink the toast heartily . In reply , the W . AL thanked the brethren for so heart y a reception , and said that as loner as he occupied the position

of W . M ., it would be his greatest aim to emulate the Alasters before him , and carry out his duties in the best possible manner , as it was his mother lodge . He must say the day had been most enjoyable , and he trusted the brethren had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The Worshipful Alaster next gave the toast of " The Visitors , " which always was a highly important toast with the brethren of the Earl of Lathom Lodge . They had

been favoured with the presence of several influential brethren , and the lodge gave them a most cordial greeting . He called upon Bros . Stone and Making to respond . Bro . C . H . Stone , in repl y , thanked the brethren for the honour done him in responding first and for the first time in that lodge , but he was proud in being the only reigning king among the visitors , which personally he considered a great honour . They had had a very enjoyable outing , and

excellent entertainment at the social board . Among the visitors he was pleased to see Bro . R . J . Vincent , the coming king of the Crichton Lodge , and also Bro . Murche , who was initiated with him ( Bro . Stone ) , nearly 14 years ago , also a member and Secretary of the Crichton , which was their mother lodge . The visitors must compliment the VV . AL upon the young officers coming on , specially that of the lay Bro . Cornford , who had carried out the duties

of I . G . so ably . On behalf of the visitors , he most heartily thanked the brethren for so hearty a reception . Bro . Alakingalso replied in veiy appropriate terms . The toast of " l'he Worthy Host" was next given by Bro . R . J . Taylor , remarking that he was the first initiate , and since that time he had taken the greatest interest in the lodge , and was ever ready to provide for the comfort and happiness of the brethren . He wished him long life , health ,

and happiness . The toast was drunk most cordially . Bro . Janes most suitably replied , thanking the brethren for such a cordial greeting , and his providing for the wants of the brethren had been a great pleasure . The evening was enlivened with some capital harmony by Bros . P . Dawson Smith , VV . J . Cannon , Rudderforth ( reciter ) , and Chapman ( reciter ) .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BROXBOURNE . Bl'OXbOUrne Lodge ( No . 2353 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., at the Crown Hotel , when there were present Bros . S . Lichtenield , W . M . ; H . Lichtenfeld , S . VV . ; H . G . Holland , J . VV . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Gittins , P . AL , Sec ; H . Monson ,

S . D . ; H . J . Ahem , J . D . ; J . VV . Hunt , Stwd . ; R . Edmonds , acting Tyler ; Aletcalfe , Heilbrun , Nicholson , J . AL Watson . A . A . Watson , AI ax Hummel , Biichner , Ramsbottom , Patrich , Austin , Hempel , and others . Vi-itors : Bros . J . R . Harnell , P . AL 511 ; J . A . Gartley , P . AI . 205 ; VV . Nathan , 159 S ; Goldfinch , 1 G 04 ; VV . Densham , P . AL 957 ; R . Taylor , 214 S ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last

regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . J . AI . and A . A . Watson were passed to the Degree 0 ! F . C . Bro . II . Lichtenfeld , S . VV ., W . AL elect , was most impressively installed into the chair of K . S ., and appointed his officers . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , when an enjoyable evening was spent . .

CROYDON . Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —This well-known musical lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the ist inst ., and was well attended . There were present Bros . Col , 0 . Noel Aloney , Prov . G . AL ; VV . Jolly , I . P . AL ; F . Flood , S . W . ; R . S . Taylor , J . W . ; Arthur Briscoe , P . AI ., Treas . ; T . T . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; H . J .

Alaclarlane , S . D , ; C . II . Howlett , J . D . ; VV . Wcschc , I . G . j E . Branscombe , Org . ; R . | . Porter , W . D . Tulloch , G . L . Tosey , and J . A . Chalk , Stwds . ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; H . J . Clailie , C . Bolton , VV . Dennis , II . Toivncnd , I ' - Oxley , J . j . Lamigeon , G . Pownall , G . E . Liv'grove , II . C . Brand , ' W . II . Squicr , II . Dudman , W . W . Jaggard , H . J . Salmon , II . E . Frances , Baxter , Tegctmeicr ,

Shubrook , Forey , and Stanley Smith . The visitors were Bros . A . K . Todd , W . AL 27 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . j K . B . Hopkins , 13 S 1 j C . J . Dymondand F . Daw , 19 . ( 9 ; ' )• J . Dean , 45 ; | . Lecquire , lOOy ; 11 . Bridgwater , 1471 ; " II . Nitson , P . M . 54 s ; G . Cory , 23 C 9 ; VV . G . Watson , JGaskin , 1 H 97 ; VV . Hibbcrdinc , E . VV . Nightingale , P . M . S 7 ; E . George , P . M . 1 . 1 S 0 ; R . Emery , E . Marriott , I 3 ' 9 ;

Vernon Lee , I 2 . S . S ; and K . T . West . In the unavoidauKabsence of the VV . AL , Bro . G . J . Barrett , Bro . 1 . »• Phillips , P . AL , occupied the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , the ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . II . [ . Salmon , ana he was afterwards initiated . Bros . VV . K . Dennis and II . j . Clarke were raised , and Bro . J . Lecquire , i & "J >

elected as a joining member . A Past . Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Barnett , VV . AL , for his awe services , liro . F . Flood , S . W ., was elected VV . AL , l" ° - Arthur Briscoe , P . AL , re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . JHarrison again appointed Tyler . Bros . Browne , Squier , and Shubrook gave a collar each to the lodge , to complete the usual set of collars , which was accepted wil " l'l ^ . ^ .. IV- I ....... I ^ . . . ... w ......,, ......... . . . . ^ , , 1 ¦

many thanl .-s . A gentleman having been proposeu initiation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , an the brethren partook of dinner , which was prepared Airs . Williams in excellent style . . 1 Bro . Phillips , the acting VV . AL , gave the usual loyal an " Alasonic toasts , which were cordially received . In proposing "The Health of the R . W . Prov . O . Alas " 1 Col . G . Noel Aloncy , " Bro . Phillips observed that w *