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1 ' Prov . G . R . Staffordshire , P . M . 4 S 2 ; A . Avery , P . Prov . G . R . Kent , P . M . 1314 ; w - Culbush , P . G . S . W . Herts , WM nSi ; ) . E . Le Feuvre , P . Prov . G . S . Hants and isle of WMit , ' P . M . 130 ; T . S . Carter , P . G . S . D . Herts , W . M . 40 ;; " Col . J . Duff , P . G . S . D . Norfolk , S . W . 102 ; E . West V . 1 ' rov . G . D . Herts , P . M . 1327 ; II . Hacker , PG . I . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , W . M . 723 ; Vf . II .

Brittain , P . Prov . G . D . of C . W . Yorks , P . M . 139 ; E . Wornll , P . Prov . G . D . C . Wanvickshire , P . M . 925 ; C . E . Peek , A . G . D . C . Cambridge , l . G . 8 59 ; W . Hicks ' , P . Prov . G . S . B . Kent . P . M . 48 . 1 . 77 "> w - Coombes , P . Prov . G . S . b' . Middlesex , P . M .. and Sec . 3 82 ; W . Goodacre , P . G . Purst . Cheshire , P . M . 104 i 11 . Sanderson , P . Prov . G . P . Warwick , P . M . 02 . ;; W . II . Trego , P . G . S ., P . M . 1 ; R . J . Hayhow ,

P . G . S ., W . M . 8 ; Prof . E . Wilson , F . R . S ., F . R . C . S ., G . S ., W . M . 1404 ; Wt I'isotti W . M . 1282 , Province of Liucoln ; 1 . M . Rutter , P . G . S . East Lancashire , J . W . 221 ; J . Newton , P . G . S . East Lancashire , P . M . 37 ; G . Bolton , ( V . P . ) , P . M . 169 . TiiK . tst-iiEJi . —W . Bro . F . A . J'Jiilbiick , Q . C . ( V . W P . G . D . Lodge 2 .

Bros . C . Terry , P . M . r , A . Meadows , J . W . j . ; C . Warr , j-, J . B . Lamailre , P . M . 12 ; E . Nash ( M . D . ) J . D . 14 ; R . P . Spice , J . D . 21 ; T . R . Fames , W . M . elect 22 ; W . Huckvale , 2 ?; J . Lindner , 25 ; C . Atkins , W . M . 27 ; D . Crombie , W . M . 2 S ; A . J . R . Trendcll , S . D . 29 ; G . E . Eachus , W . M . ir . VI . B . Date , 34 ; W . Kingsbury , J . D . 40 ; II . G . Barwell , P . M . 52 ; W . T . Farthing , W . M . 5 /;;

W . L . Wheeler , S . D . 60 ; C . R . Daniel , J . D . 65 ; W . Richards , 68 ; J . C . Ring , W . M . 72 ; C . Hull , P . M . 87 ; W . G . Clarke , P . M . 554 , S . W . 101 ; W . If . Wakefield , W . M . 104 ; G . W . il ' awksley , W . M . 139 ; C . Jardine , W . M . 140 ; | . Keniiett , W . M . 141 ; W . Kew , Steward 144 : T . Bull , W . M . 145 ; J . Last , Treas ., Chap . 145 ; H . Dubosc , Senr , 1 s 6 ; W . 11 . Haycock , W . M . 16 4 ; G . J .

Milliard S . D . 174 ; F . Kent , W . M . 177 ; W . Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . 179 ; II . A . Staeey , P . M ., Sec . 180 ; C . Burley , W . M . 184 ; J . E . Cuvteis , W . M . 189 ; F . Fel-IOH-CS , i <) 2 ; B . D . Kershaw , P . M . 11 ) 3 ; G . K . HoUiuul , J . D . 198 ; C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; G . W . Dixon , W . M . 209 ; J . O . Carter , J . W . 209 ; D . Tallerman , Steward , 228 ; W . S . Webster , P . M . anil Secretary , 231 ; J . Airtl , jun .,

259 ; W . Spencer , 263 ; . 1- Hirst , jun ., P . M . 337 ; S . R . Ellis , P . M . H 2 ; 1- Pye , J-D- 34 s ; T . S . Ainswortb , 346 ; A . Winlaw , P . M . 393 ; W . C . Phillips , W . M . 435 ; F . A . Manning , ( C . E . ) , 452 ; W . R . Betleley , W . M . 482 ; J . J . Berry , j ' . W . ^ 4 ; J . L , Jones , l . G . 6 57 ; J . Painter , W . M . 749 ; T . Jones , P . M . 754 ; A . Beasley , P . M . 780 ; R . R . Harper , j . D . 813 ; L . Bryett , P . M . 834 ; C . Walker ,

J . W . 862 ; J . B . Laiigley , 871 ; G . K . Lcmami , P . M . 17 6 , W . M . S 90 ; T . Griffiths , W . M . 907 ; J . Simpson , P . M . 910 ; J . Diprosc , jun ., P . M ., Treasurer 957 ; G . Makepeace , 975 ; . !• Wordsworth , 1019 ; J . Knight , P . M . 104 b ; T . Ayling , 109 b ; II . T . Uunb , 1 iKs ;; E . G . Legge , J . D . 119 ( 1 ; II . M . Baker , 1208 ; II . N . ' Bridges , P . M . 1216 ; S . Wetherill , P . M . 12 S 9 ; G . King , jun .,

P . M . and Sec . 1260 ; W . Bell , jun ., 1275 ; W . J . Crutch , S . W . 1278 ; II . W . J . Moxon , 129 S ; W . Prattent , »? 2 d ; W . Leader , W . M . 1335 ; II . Smith , W . M . 1 : 560 ; C . R . Miles , P . M . 1365 ; ' | . ' E . Cussans , S . W . 1366 ; F . W . Koch , P . M . 820 , W . M . 1381 ; II . Edwards , W . M . 1385 ; C . C . Petley , S . W . 1414 ; C . W . Ashdown , Sec . 1421 ; G . Page , J . W . 1209 , 1426 ; C . Smith , W . M . 1441 ; W .

T . Howe , P . M . 1445 ; M - Uavls < W -M- H 74 , J- W . Jackson , 1475 ; J . Purrott , D . C . 1479 ; E . G . Sim , l . G , 1489 ; F . Woodin , 1492 ; E . C . Woodward ; W . II . B , Tomlinson , W . Y . ; C . M . Jones ; Rev . P . M . Holden , I luly Palestine Pveceptovy , Red Cross . HONORARY SECHETARY . —Bro . James Terry ( Secretary to the Institution ) , 4 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .

The Masonic Archæological Institute.

THE MASONIC ARCH ? OLOGICAL INSTITUTE .

Some of the members of this useful institute met on Monday evening in the beautiful hall of the Supreme Grand Council , 33 ° , 33 , Golden-square , which had been kindly lent for the occasion , to hear a lecture by Bro . R . G . I laliburton , of St . John's Lodge , Nova Scotia , on the " Prehistoric Vestiges of Masonic Symbolism . "

Bro . I laliburton is well known as the discoverer of the " Year of the Pleiades , " and it was generally expected that his lecture would throw considerable light on Masonic symbolism , mere especially ( which was the object of the lecture ) on that symbolism , ami the symbol of the seven stars ; supplying a key to the common origin of the religion of nations . The expectation was not disappointed ,

for the lecturer , with the aiil of some rough diagrams , described the researches he had made , and the great difficulty he had , before he became a Freemason , in discovering an explanation of the mysterious numbers in which he found certain relics of bye-gone ages . Alighting on the same combinations among the Australian savages , the Dvaks of Borneo , the North American Indians , the

Greeks , the Persians , the Arabs , the Egyptians , Mexicans , Scandinavians , ami Chinese , together with Bible history , the writings of Plutarch , ancient mythology , anil the remnants of decayed architecture all over the world , he could not but conceive that the similarity to be found in these combinations was traceable to the same source . After becoming a Freemason the missing link was supplied , and

he then traced to one fountain all the streams of religion which flowed through the world . At the conclusion of the lecture , we were informed that no report of it would be allowed , as , according to the rules » f the Institute , all its proceedings were to be looked upon with the same secrecy as the mysteries of the Masonic

Lodge . We are therefore unable to give a report , but without any breach of Masonic obligations , we may make known that the lecture was an exceedingly able and interesting one , ami displayed very great research , and as the lecturer solicited the assistance of all members of the Craft , they cannot do better than join the Institute , the subscription to which is only half-a-guinea . The lecturer pointed

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out that the researches were a point of some interest to theologians , as they would tend to solve many of the questions which puzzled them ; and he indicated a great future for the Craft as regarded the history of Masonry . He hoped that the flay would yet come when the recollection of the glories of Masonry in all ages would awaken English Masons to a conscientiousness of duty , anil make them what they once were , a pride to themselves and all the nations of the Earth .

A discussion of some length followed , but . not being completed , was adjourned to : \ future meeting , which Bro . 1-laliburton said he should be happy to attend for the purpose of giving any assistance in his power . The Earl of Carnarvon was to have presided , but owing to the illness of the Countess of Carnarvon , his lordship could not attend .

Freemasonry In New Zealand.

FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .

lIoiiiTiKA . —The regular meeting of the Pacific Lodge ( 1229 E . C . ) was held in the Masonic Hall , Hevell-strcct , on Tuesday last , when , notwithstanding the prevailing wet weather , the . e was a goodly attendance of members and visiting brethren . The business of the evening was conducted in the most able manner , and the brethren hail

the pleasure of listening to a very forcible address from their R . W . District Grand Master , Bro . Lazar , who , on behalf of the members , presented Bro . J . R . Hudson , P . M ., with a handsome P . M . jewel and a richly-illuminated testimonial , as a mark of their esteem for the very zealous manner in which that brother , as W . M . for two years , had conducted their lodge and managed its business . In

the course of his address , Bro . Lazar paid some very high compliments to the whole of the P . M . ' s from the com . mencenient of the lodge , ami congratulated the members on its good working , and also on its pecuniary position . The testimonial , signed by all the officers tif the lodge , was as follows : — "To Bro . J . R . Hudson , P . M .-. —Dear Sir and Brother , —We the W . M ., Wardens , anil Officers of

the Pacific Lodge ( 1229 E . C ) , beg to convey to you herewith an expression of our fraternal and sincere regard , and to assure you that your zealous attention to the interests of our time-honoured Craft in the faithful discharge of your duties as W . M . for the past two years has received the approval anil esteem of the brethren , in testimony of which we beg your acceptance of the accompanying jewel

and trust that the G . A . O . T . U . may be pleased , in His bountiful goodness and wisdom , long to spare you in your useful Masonic career , anil that He may continue to surround you and yours with every blessing obtainable in this life . " Bro . P . M . Hudson , when returning thanks for the handsome presents made him , said : — It is difficult for me to find words sufficiently expressive to show you

my deep sense of gratitude for the high distinction you have this evening conferred upon me . It would he mere affectation on my part were I to say I consider myself entirely unworthy of the honour I have received at your haiuls , but I sincerely assure you that so cosily and handsome a recognition of any services I may have happily been enabled to render our lodge is far beyond my real

deserts . I certainly have ( as all who wish to achieve honour anil success in Masonry ) worked hard , and your presentation this evening shows I have not worked in vain to maintain the dignity and prosperity of the Pacific Lodge , to encourage fraternal affection amongst its members , anil to promote , as far as laid in my power , the general interests of our Craft . As I am well aware that I

have , on many occasions , been wanting in that tact and judgment so necessary in the Master of a lodge who wishes to bring his career of office to a successful issue , I can the more full y appreciate the brotherly love , kind feelings , ami indulgence that has been shown towards me . The brother then pointed out to those present the foll y of the extravagances of some other lodges in spending all

their funds , and , in some instances , getting into debt for large sums to build magnificently-ornamented halls , and thereby rendering themselves powerless to stretch out the arm of charity lo the poor and distressed . I Ie strongly urged upon them that while they had a hall small anil p lain , though it is but possessing the one main thing desirable for Masonic purposes—viz ., privacy—to be

content anil reserve their funds for the relief of their indigent brethren . After the lodge was closed , the brethren , by invitation from Bro . Hudson , adjourned lo the Cleveland Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was spent . OTAI . - O . —The installation meeting of the Lodge of Otago , 844 E . G ., took place on Wednesday , Oct . 14 th , in the Masonic Hall . The lodge being opened by the W . M .,

Bro . A . II . Burton , the S . W ., Bro . T . Fordyce , was presented as the W . M . elect , and after assenting to the ancient charges ivas duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony was most impressively worked by Bro . A . 11 . Burton in his usual painstaking manner . There were a large number of P . M . ' s in the East , as also of visiting brethren of the different constitutions . The lodge was

honoured by an official visit of the Prov . G . Master , S . C ., anil his officers . After the ceremony of investment the Installing Officer called on the biethrei . to salule the Prov . G . Master , S . C ., with grand honours . The Prov . G . M . in returning thanks for the kind reception of himself and officers , said he was glad to avail himself of the opportunity of visiting the lodge , to show them he fully appreciated the handsome manner in which his English

brethren turned out on the late occasion of his own installation , he should ever remember the compliment paid him , ami thanked Ihcm heartily for their fraternal feeling . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : —) . Fordyce , W . M . ; W . M . Weston , S . W . ; L . Court , J . W . ; Elilridge , P . M . Treas . ; S . M . Muir , Sec . ; D . K . Rhodes , S . D . ; R . Greenfield , J . D . ; 11 ham Rhodes , l . G . ; B . Singer , Steward . After closing , the brethren adjourned to Dunning ' s Cafe and spent the evening in their usual social style .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The committee of this institution met on Wednesday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Major Creaton , presided . There were also present , Bros . C . F . Hogard ; Benj . Head ; II . Browse ; Griffiths Smith ; J . G . Stevens ; W . Hale ; C . A . Cottebrune ; II . M . Levy ; John Constable ; J . Newton ; L . Stcan ; James Brett ; W . Stephens ; T . Cubitt ;

F . Adlard ; Hyde Pullen ; W . Hilton ; It . Massey ( Freemason ) ; and James Terr ) -, Secretary . The death of two annuitants were announced , and fifteen candidates were placed 011 the list for May . The petition of a widow for half annuity was granted , and leave of abs »» . cc wac granted to an annuitant . The name of one petittpuer was , at her own request , removed front the list . A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN HIGGIN , S . W . 1129 . On Tuesday evening , the 22 nd December , a little before twelve o'clock , Bro . John Iliggindicd at his house , in Lord Street , Rochdale , after a very short sickness . He attended the funeral of Bro . Edwin Colliiigwood , P . M ., on F ' riday , the 151 I 1 ult ., and ilis thought thai he caught a cold which

brought on rheumatic fever , and cut him off in the prime of life . He was a kind and benevolent brother , and well respected by his brethren and friends . He was S . W . of Lodge of St . Chad , 1129 . He was for many years a traveller for a very respectable firm in the iromongery bunsincss in Manchester , in which he acquitted

himself very creditably . He was interred in the Rochdale Cemetery on Saturday , 26 th December , and there was a good attendance of the brethren from the different lodges to pay their last respects to our departed brother , whom they should see no more . They attended in white ties and gloves .

Mors cuncta mortnbuiu inula ihssolvit . " DEATH OF BRO . LLEWELLYN EVANS . We regret to have received the information of the decease of our able Bro . Llewellyn Evans , late President of the Baird of General Purposes for many years .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

MASONIC CONCERT IN LI v EH POOL . —Last Saturday evening the third of the series of five concerts , in aid of the fund for the erection of an organ in the Liverpool Mas . iiiie I lall , took place in the dining-hall of that building . There was a large attendance , ami , as the programme was one of the very choicest nature , the enjoyment of those present was complete . The artistes who kindly gave their services

were Miss Phillipps , Miss M . Phillipps , Bro . II . C . Harrison , Bro . T . J . Hughes , Signor Olano , Master D . ivies ( a young pianist of great promise ) , anil Bro . G . A . W . Phillipps ( cornet ) . The concert was under the direction of Bro . Krnnklin Ilaworth , whose accompaniments were invariably played with the greatest taste . Bro . Herbert Mouckton was elected Town Clerk of

Maidstone on Thursday , 7 th inst ., vice Mr . John Monekton , resigned after thirty-six years' tenure of office . Mr . Herbert Mouckton is a brother of the Town Clerk of London , anil is already well known to municipal officers as a compiler of election and other manuals . We regret to learn that the Countess of Carnarvon , who gave birth to a daughter at her town residence , 16 ,

Bruton-strcet , on the 30 th ult ., was so seriously ill last week that her condition caused much anxiety , and Sir William . Gull | was called in . On Saturday her ladyship was reported to be rather better . The will , dated Feb . 21 st 1866 , of Benjamin Bond Cabbell , late of of Cromer Hall , Norfolk , and of the

Middle Temple , who died on the 9 th ult ., at 39 , Chapelstreet , EfIgware-ro . nl , was proved on the 23111 ult ., by John Cabbell , the sole executor , the personal estate being sworn under . £ ' 100 , 000 . The testator devises all his real estate anil bequeaths all his personal estate to his cousin , the said John Cabbell . —Illustrated London . Mews .

MUNIFICENT BEQUESTS TO Livi-ui'ooi . CHARITIES . — By the death , last week , of Mr . Roger Lyon Jones , 6 9 years of age , who resided at Suiinyside , Prince's Park , Liverpool , the charitable institutions anil reli gious societies of Liverpool have just come in for a most extraordinary sum of money . It is expected that the estate will be worth at least £ 350 , 000 , and by his will Mr . Jones specifically bequeaths . £ ' 40 , 000 , of which £ 20 , 000 is to be given to

some distant relatives , and the other £ 20 , 000 to different charities in Liverpool named in the will . The remainder of the properly , amounting to upwards of £ ' 300 , 030 , is left in the hands of the executors , who are empowered to divide it amongst local charitable and reli gious institutions as they may deem fit . Bro . / Eneas J . Mclnlyrewill preside at the Anniversary Festival of the Caledonian Society of London , to be held on Monday , the 2 UI 1 inst .

run ; AT MOUNT EMIICUMIIE . — A fire of considerable proportions broke out at about eleven o ' clock on Wednesday night on Mount Edgcumbe . Notwithstanding the stormy weather , some hundreds of persons assembled on the Hoe to witness the ( lames , which illuminated the night across the three miles intervening between Plymouth and the Mount . It appears as if the well-known group of

ornamental cottages belonging to Ihe Earl of Mount Eflgeumb . ' , Prov . Grand Master for Cornwall , and provided for the accommodation of picnic parlies , was in names . Should such prove to be the case , the fine mansion is in no danger , but many of the splendid trees which ornament the hei ghts , and which are the pride of Devonshire , are oil fire .