Masonic Notes And Queries.

Song , The Fellow Craft ' s Song , The Enter'd 'Prentice's Song . The three remaining ones are simply called songs , the last being the familiar one sung to " God Save thc Queen . " The song in this collection called The Fellow Craft ' s song , begins " Hail Masonry ! Thou Craft •divine ! " It is similar to one on page 244 of the 1874 edition of Reeves and Turner ' s " Text Book

of Freemasonry , and also to one on page 13 of a collection of songs at the end of Lewis's " Perfect Ceremonies of Craft Masonry " ( 1878 ) . The greatest difference occurs in the sixth and last verse of all three versions , and it was from this verse that I obtained a clue to the date of publication . The verse runs : " Then in our Songs be Justice done , To those who have enrich'd the Art ,

From Adam down to Beaufort's time . And let each Brother bear a Part ; Let noble Mason ' s Healths go round , Their Praise in Lofty Lodge resound . " The Beaufort mentioned in the third line is evidently Henry , Duke of Beaufort , who was M . W . G . M . from 176 7 to 1771 . Thus the date is fixed within a small limit , but Bro . G . W . Bain most kindly informed me that

he has in his library " what is said to be the first book printed in Darlington . It is dated 1771 , and was printed by John Sadler . " ( John Sadler is the printer ' s name affixed to the book . ) Hence we obtain the exact date of 1771 as that of the publication of this collection of songs . Bro . G . W . Bain adds " These facts intensify the value of the book and place it in a unique position . "

HENRY S . BIGGS , Chaplain 523 , One of the compilers of the Leicester Masonic Library Catalogue .

Reviews.

Reviews .

MASONIC CALENDARS . SUSSEX . The lir 3 t to be published for 1 S 92 , issued in the month of December last , is the " Masonic Almanac " for the Province of Sussex , by authority ot H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M ., the Prov . G . M ., the D . Prov . G . M . being the Rt . Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , O . C ., M . P . The name of

the editor does not transpire , but doubtless we shall not err in crediting the indefatigable Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . V . P . Freeman , with that duty . At all events the work is well done , in accordance with all that emanates from that active and well managed province . The special features of its compilation have been noted several times in the Freemason , so that we need only now state it has been edited

on the same lines as its immediate predecessor , and is brimful of information respecting the personnel , statistics , finances , officers and the Charities in connection with Sussex , all being most systematically arranged in a very handy form , and should be much prized by the Fraternity , so ably provided for by this neat and correct little annual . There are 27 lodges in Sussex , with 1311 members ; 9 chapters and 245 companions ; and S Mark lodges .

BERKSHIRE . Singular to state , the next in order of publication is for a province also favoured by having one of the Royal Family to preside over its interests , and is called " The Berkshire Masonic Register and Calendar for 1892 . " It is compiled and edited by Bro . John T . Morland , M . A ., the D . Prov . G . M ., and is its first appearance , the printer and publisher beinir Bro . G . ] . Cosburn , of Newbury , from whom copies

may be had , post free , for is . 3 d ., though it contains some 150 pages of closely printed matter . The province is not a large one ( 13 lodges and 537 members ) , yet it undoubtedly has one of the best Masonic directories published in England , and the editor has struck out a plan and a path for himself which rellects the greatest crediton his ingenuity and skill , the handsomely printed register being literally a

guide to the province , not only with respect to its present condition , but also as to its past history . The "Sketch of Freemasonry in Berkshire , 1725-1891 , " is a model of its kind , and with valuable tables extends to some 2 G pages , and in that respect is far ahead of any other directory , even for the large provinces . The particulars thus afforded are both valuable and interesting , and should

alone lead to this excellent annual being largely subscribed for by brethren out of the province ; whilst so numerous are its other features respecting the local lodges , chapters , and other Masonic bodies , that we shall not be surprised to hear of a second edition being called for , as the brethren in Berks naturally will at once secure copies for themselves , so that unless the edition is unusually large it cannot fail to be soon exhausted . The register of members of the Province

of Berkshire and of the Mark Province of Berks and Oxon , with the Masonic bodies to which they belong , is arranged on quite a new system , and we are glad also to note the complete list of subscribers to the Central Masonic Charities and the '' Mark Benevolent Fund . " Bro . Morland assuredly will receive a hearty welcome into the corps of editors of English Masonic Calendars , and will be placed in the front rank by all who know how to appreciate his industry , zeal , and accuracy as the compiler of this most useful Register and Calendar .

Ireland.

Ireland .

ENN 1 SK 1 LLEN . Tyrone and Fermanagh Preceptory — This flourishing encampment held its usual quarterly conclave in thc preceptory chambers of the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the lSth December . Amongst those present were sir knights representing Omagh , Castlederg , Victoria Bridge , Ederney , Newtown Stewart , and Enniskillen . The

usual business having been transacted , the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Sir Knights Win . Teele , J . I ' ., Preceptor ; A . Anderson , Constable ; C . E . Irvine , Marshal ; R . A . Miller , Chap . ; J . L . Carson , Std . Br . ; W . F . Jones , P . P ., Treas . ; W . Purdon , P . P ., Reg . ; H . Roulston , Sub-Marshal ; A . R . Nelson , Capt . of Guard ; and Wm . Ritchie , Sentinel . A pleasant little supper wound up the proceedings .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Royal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 72 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when a large number of brethren were present , including Bros . W . R . Russell , W . M . ; J . Reid , S . W ., W . M . elect ; and the officers of the lodge . Bro . Ormes was raised to

the Third Degree . Owing to the ill-health of the W . M ., the duty of Installing Master devolved on Bro . Lewcock , P . M ., and in a thoroughly efficient manner Bro . Jas . Reid was duly installed as W . M ., after which he appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . W . R . Russell , l . P . M . ; J . Braham , S . W . ; G . Horton , J . W . ; F . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Darch , P . M ., Sec ; C . F .

Williams , S . D . ; E . Weekley , J . D . ; J . N . Bute , P . M ., D . C ; T . H . Fairhead , A . D . C . ; W . Smith , I . G . ; J . Davis , Asst . Sec . ; J . A . Barton , Org . ; C . H . Randall and W . Haswell , Stewards ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . Bro . Lewcock delivered the usual addresses in a fluent and impressive manner . The report of the Audit Committee , showing the funds of the lodge to be in a very satisfactory

condition , was read and adopted . On the motion of Bro . Abrahamson , P . M ., the sum of so guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of the brother representing the lodge at the Jubilee Festival . A valuable Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Russell , I . P . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge during his year of office . The gift was suitably

acknowledged by the recipient . Ihe lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , where an excellent banquet was served , under the personal superintendence of Bro . A . Clemow , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Russell , I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The

Worshipful Master , " congratulated Bro . Reid on his accession to the chair , and expressed the best wishes of the lodge for a prosperous year of office . Bro . Reid , W . M ., briefly replied , and proposed " The Health of Bro . Russell , l . P . M ., " who had had a very successful year of office , which he had carried through in a highly satisfactory manner .

Bro . Russell , in responding-, said he had initiated 11 candidates during his year of office , and was much indebted to the officers and brethren for the assistance afforded him . He was under great obligations to Bro . Lewcock , P . M ., who had rendered him valuable aid . "The Health of Bro . Lewcock , P . M ., the Installing Master , " was proposed , and suitably acknowledged .

Bro . Reid , W . M ., then proposed " 'l'he Visitors , " giving them , in the name of the lodge , a cordial welcome . Bro . W . H . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx ., in responding for the visitors , thanked the Worshipful Master and brethren for the cordial reception given to the toast and the fraternal welcome they had received . It was a pleasure to the visitors to m * : et the brethren of the Royal Jubilee Lodge ,

and they wished the Worshipful Master a successful year of office and the lodge every prosperity . Bro . Dottridge , P . M . 172 , and other brethren also responded . 1 he toasts of " The Past Masters " and " The Officers " were then disposed of , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . An excellent programme of music was ably rendered under

the direction of Bro . Arthur Weston . The following visitors were present : Bros . Thwaite , J . W . 20 S 7 ; Whitford , 1321 ; Price , W . M . 209 G ; W . Arter . Org . 1572 ; Taplay , 107 G ; Lee , P . M . 1524 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Ellis , W . M . 1314 ; Upton , I . G . G 19 ; Burgess , S 52 ; Parry , Gig ; Smith , 1 S 92 ; Green , 1158 ; Jones , 171 G ; Dottridge , P . M . 172 ; Weston , 101 ; Pain , P . M . 1339 ; Dawson , P . M . 1 S 53 ; Allerding , Rose of Sharon Lodge , N . S . W . ; Neale , 13 GG ; Harris , 1 S 07 ; Goodwin , G 19 ; Crabb , 749 ; and Geoch and Guino , 2182 .

Old Concord Lodge ( No . 172 ) . —The installation meeting of this old established and nourishing lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when members and visitors attended to the number of 140 . Amongst the former were Bros . R . Steele , W . M . ; J . B . Evans , S . W . ; J . Hancock , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . King , P . M ., Secretary ;

W . Hunt , S . D . ; G . N . Street , J . D . ; T . Jordan , I . G . ; Carl T . Fleck , P . M . ; H . R . Cope , P . M . ; J . Evans , P . M . ; W . O . Beazley , P . M . ; T . Whaley , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . T . Hastings Miller , G . S . B . ; S . Ellson , W . M . 507 ; VV . W . Westley , W . M . 2345 ; A . Clark , J . D . iGG-i ; C . Woods , Sec . 2345 ; T . H . Johnson , P . M . iGoS ; F . Hilton , P . M . 1 G 24 ; F . Walden , I . W . 2012

C . H . Grace , S . D , 102 G ; S . Lucas , P . M . 192 ; C . Donaldson , Treas . 19 G 3 ; T . Catling , P . M . 2190 ; C . W . Hudson , P . M . 315 ; J . Quincey , P . M . 1 G 6 S ; F . Spink , W . M . 1 GG 9 ; F . A . King , 155 S ; VV . T . Warner , J . W . 1297 ; VV . J . Wheeler , I . G . 13 G 6 ; W . U . Fendick , P . M . 1321 ; J . S . Terry , P . M . 507 ; VV . Venner , I . G . 901 ; VV . Tucker , S . D . 795 ; J . S . Lavener , S . W . 1044 : T .

W . Heath , W . M . 1642 ; P . Blatchlord , 704 ; A . H . Cole , D . C . 1 744 ; T . Jefferies , Stwd . 1 744 ; S . F . Bygrave , S . D . 1 G 5 S ; R . Paul , 23 G 1 ; Tucle Lee , 2264 ; R . Reichenheim , 1 G 22 ; L . Hollingsworth , 1807 ; R . Kirk , 1 G 81 ; J . Ellis , GG ; E . T . Ginder , 15 G 3 ; F . R , H . Simpson , 9 C 0 ; P . Twitchir , 1425 ; J . Linstead , 901 ; VV . Humfrcy , 1305 ; Arthur Weston , 101 ; W . D . Schwarz ,

1305 ; W . VV . Lee , S . W . 2381 ; and others . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . J . B . Evans was presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . Steele . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Silas , S . VV .

Hunt , J . W . ; Hancock , P . M ., Treas . ; King , P . M ., Sees . ; " Street , S . D . ; Jordan , J . D . ; Barrett , I . G . ; Norman , D . C ; and Couchman , Tyler . Mr . Davis was then initiated into Freemasonry by the newly-installed W . M ., after which the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Steele , l . P . M . A very satisfactory balance-sheet was unanimously adopted , and the lodge was closed . A banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant , and the usual toasts were subsequently honoured . Bro . Hastings Miller , G . S . B ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received . It was some

years since he had visited that lodge , and he had thoroughly enjoyed himself that evening . The W . M . had said that the Grand Officers did all they could for Freemasonry , and , speaking personally , he ( Bro . Miller ) could say that for the past 23 years his life had been bound up in Masonry , and his was not an isolated case . It took a long time to work up to the position of Grand Officer , but when attained

it was an honour to the brother and to the lodge with which he was connected . Bro . R . Steele , l . P . M ., then said it fell to his lot to propose the toast of " The W . M ., " and he could assure them it gave him very much pleasure to do so . He had known Bro . Evans , the W . M ., for some time , and was sure he had been working up for the position , and would perform his

duties in a manner that would give satisfaction to all . Bro . J . B . Evans , W . M ., said it was with feelings of the greatest pleasure that he rose to return his sincere thanks for the hearty manner in which they had drank his health , and the kind wishes expressed would stimulate him to carry out his duties to their satisfaction . Of course , a great deal of his success would depend upon the assistance he received

from the officers in carrying out their duties , and he hoped and trusted they would assist him in every possible way in the lodge and at the banquet table . While he had their confidence in carrying out the duties of the lodge , he also hoped to enjoy their confidence in other matters necessary to be done for the observance of order and decorum . If he was thus supported he should do all he could—it would

be impossible to raise the prestige of the lodge—to uphold its grand position and reputation . "The Initiate" having been heartily honoured , the W . M . gave "The Visitors" in cordial terms , and warmly welcomed the Go visiting brethren present . Bro . Hudson , P . P . G . W . Sussex , in response , saidhehad heard how this lodge received its visitors , and at last he had

been enabled to visit it . He was especially pleased to attend , as he remembered the time when the W . M . had not the opportunity of being called brother . He knew , however , that when Bro . Evans entered Freemasonry he would prove an excellent Mason , and in the position into which he had been installed that evening he would do credit to the lodge . He wished the W . M . health and strength to

perform his duties , and was sure that 12 months hence there would be even a larger gathering present to congratulate him than there was that evening . It would be a considerable time before he ( Bro . Hudson ) forgot the installation of his old friend into the chair of the Old Concord Lodge . Bros . Terry and Lucas having also replied , the W . M . briefly proposed "The Past Masters , " for which Bra .

Steele , l . P . M ., returned thanks . Other toasts were given , and a successful meeting terminated with the Tyler's toast . Under the direction of Bro . Turle Lee , an excellent programme of music was well carried out , the artistes being Miss Annie Matthews , Miss Annie VVilan , and Bros . J . Gawthorp and Sutton Shepley .

DomatlC Lodge ( No . 177 ) . —The installation meeting of this centenary lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Friday , the Sth inst ., when there was a good attendance of brethren to witness the installation of Bro . E . A . G . Smith , W . M . elect , by Bro . H . N . Price , P . M . Amongst the members present were Bros . T . B . Goodfellow , W . M . ; E . A . G . Smith , S . W . ; A .

Piper , J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., G . Treas ., Treas . ; T . Morris , Sec . * , J . Barnett , jun ., S . D . ; C . Riechelmann , Org . ; G . Gardner , P . P . G . S . B ., I . G . ; T . H . Hobbs , D . C ; T . Morris , Stwd . ; R . Salmon , P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; Harry N . Price , P . M . ; R . Harvey , P . M . ; P . J . Chapman , P . M . ; W . M . Foxcroft , P . M . ; R . Pierrepoint , P . M . ; E . White , P . M . ; P . Bowman Spink , P . M . ; J . E . Walford , P . M . ; D . Pienderleith , and others . Visitors * . Bros . R . Eve , P . G . Treas : C .

Bigby , 129 S ; H . E . Pollard , P . G . Stwd . ; J . C Biggs , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . D . C ; G . P . Painter , W . M . 1 G 13 : A . Wood , 11 S 5 ; H . Black , P . M . 1273 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; H . Morris , P . M . 1273 ; G . Goble , P . M . 1273 ; C . Sims , W . M . 1203 ; D . J . Taylor , W . M . 1791 ; j . S . Anthony , 1 G 93 ; T . Rose , W . M . 1 G 41 ; A . Ford Lloyd , 15 S 5 ; J . I . Thomas , P . M . 753 j C . W . Bennett , 1637 ; VV . Harris ,

W . M . 1 G 62 ; A . J . Millington , S . D . 1227 ; H . Murrell , J . W . 30 ; J . T . Davies , 1348 ; W . Brownswood , S . W . 1 S 0 ; J . King , 1 G 22 ; E . G . Mansell , 879 ; VV . Bomvick , | . W . 2030 ; H . Clay , 19 S ; S . H . Basing , 1607 ; C . C . Piper , W . M . 2030 ; F . J . Deaton , 25 ; W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , after

which Bro . G . Clark was raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . T . S . Smith passed to the Second Degree . Bro . H . N . Price , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . E . A . G . Smith as W . M . in an able manner , enjoyed by all present . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . A . Piper , S . W . ; J . Barnett , jun ., P . M ., J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., G . Treas ., Treas . ; T . Morris ,

Sec . ; W . E . Wigmore , S . D . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., J . D . ; T . II . Hobbs , I . G . ; T . N . Morris , D . C ; Jas . Stephens , P . M ., Stwd . ; W . S . Andrews , A . D . C ; and A . Walkley , P . M ., Tyler . On the motion of Bro . G . Everett , P . M ., G . Treas ., the sum of 25 guineas was voted to the R . M . B . l . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . Goodfellow , l . P . M ., by the W . M ., and was suitably acknowledged .

Lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed , which was well served under the superintendence of Bro . Clemow . The usual toasts were subsequently honoured , and a selection of music rendered under the direction of Bro . Riechelmann , Org ., assisted by Madame Riechelmann , Miss Hipwell , and Bros , loseph Hav and Bob Rae .

" The Queen and the Craft " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were heartily received , after which Bro . W . J . Ferguson , P . M ., proposed "The Grand Officers , " coupling with it the name of Bro . G . Everett , Grand Treasurer .

Bro . Geo . Everett , G . 'Treas ., said hc felt very highly thc privilege of responding to so important and popular a toast as that of the Grand Officers , It seemed but yesterday they deplored the loss of a member of the Craft , who held the important position of Pro Grand Master . They had now to deplore the loss of a brother beloved by the whole