Multum In Parbo ,Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

Can any brother give me the date of Wm . Preston ' s will and the names of his executors ? MASONIC STUDENT . Can any brother procure for me the date of Anderson's will and theYiame cf his executor ? MASONIC STUDENT .

Can any brother give me extracts from lodge minutes previous to 1717 ? MASONIC STUDENT .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . CHARLES BENNETT , 33 and P . M . 25 . It is with feelings of sincere regret that wc announce the sudden death on Saturday evening last of Bro . Charles Bennett , P . M . 25 , who for many years has held the appointment of official short handwriter to Grand Lodge . Bro ,

Bennett leaves a widow and a large family of sons and daughters to mourn his loss , which however will be as keenly felt by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances , ( to whom he was known as a warm-hearted and most amiable man ) as at the domestic hearth . The best testimony Bro . Bennett ' s true character is the fact that he never made an enemy .

Bro . GEORGE NELSON . We have to record the death of Bro . G .-orge Nelson , of Limba Magna , Near Lincoln , aged 3 6 . The circumstances connected with his death were somewhat sudden , being well and in his usual health on the previous

Tuesday , attending the market a ' . Hull , and died on Saturday , the 10 th inst . For many years he has been a member of the R . N . L . Militia , and up to his death filled the post of captain . He was P . P . G . D . C . for Lincoln , and was a warm supporter of the the Ancholme Lodge , Brigg , and his memory will long be associated with the brethren .

Liverpool Masonic Hall.

LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL .

Thc annual meeting of the Liverpool Masonic Hall Committee was held on the 25 th ult ., at the I lall , Hopestreet , Liverpool , where there was a very large attendance of brethren . The statement of accounts submitted hy the Hon . Treas ., Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , was of thc most complete and satisfactory kind , and the compliments

he received from the brethren present were well merited , as his balance-sheet was a model of clearness and fullness . Bro . Robt . Wylie , P . P . G . D ., was elected Chairman of the Committee ; Bros . W . J . Lunt , P . M . 823 , Vice-Chairman ; J . R . Goepel , P . M . 823 , P . P . G . D . C , Hon . Treas . ( reelected ) ; and J . T . Callow , P . M . 6 73 and 1505 , was reelected Hon . Sec .

Freemasonry In Australia.

FREEMASONRY IN AUSTRALIA .

LODGE or J UDAH , 338 , S . C , MELBOURNE , VICTORIA . The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Lonsdale-street , on the evening of Tuesday , 4 th December , 18 77 . The lodge having been opened in ancient form and with solemn prayer at 7 p . m ., A . H . Bennelt , Esq ., having been previously proposed , was

balloted for and declared duly elected , and initiated into Freemasonry in a very eloquent and impressive manner by Bro . P . M . John Little , retiring R . W . M . This being the evening for the annual installation of office bearers , Bro . P . M . Goldstein in a very able and efficient manner installed the following brethren , viz .: Bros . James Moore , R . W . M . ; John Little , D . M . ; J . T . Arnold , S . M . ; Cederberg , S . W . ; Spink ,

J . W . ; Cahill , P . M ., Treasurer ; Millar , Secretary ; Rev . Rintel , P . M ., Chaplain ; Burton , S . D . ; Coverlid , J . D . ; Browne , I . G . ; Davidson , S . S . ; Wright , J . S ., * Levy , Tyler . Thereafter , Bro . Goldstein , P . M ., in a few -well chosen remarks , presented to Bro . Henry Spink , J . W ., a Past Secretary ' s gold jewel , with suitable inscription , in recognition of valuable services , and as a mark of esteem

from the lodge , also Bro . Little , P . M ., prcstnted to Bro . W . Perraton , Organist , a gold locket , as a token of esteem Icom the choir of the lodge . There was a large attendance of P . G . Officers , W . Masters , Past Masters , and visiting brethren , from the various lodges in the province . And as showing the interest taken in the welfare of this lodge by the past office bearers , it may bc stated that seven of its Past Masters were present during the evening .

Aflcr the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , thc brethren to the number of over nn hundred , adjourned to a substantial banquet prepared by Bro . Paul , when a most enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . Rapiport , P . M ., one of the founders of the lodge , in a very able speech , gave some interesting- reminiscences of the early days of what is now one of the most prosperous lodges in the province . Visiting Bro . Rev . J . Bagley , Portland , kindly officiated as Chaplain .

The Right Hon . Earl Granville will preside at the anniversary festival of the London Association of Foremen Engineers , to take place at thc Cannon-street Hotel in March . The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company

announce the repair of their Singapore-Batavia Cable , thu s restoring direct telegraphic communication with Java , A ustralia , and New Zealand . The "Whitehall Review , " of to-day contains a erayon portrait with a biographical sketch of thc Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W ., Pro . G . M .

Public Night Of The Prudent Brethren Chapter, No. 145.

PUBLIC NIGHT OF THE PRUDENT BRETHREN CHAPTER , No . 145 .

The annual , public night devoted by this admirably worked chapter , to a rehearsal of various selections from the lectures & c , of the Royal Arch Degree occurred on Tuesday last at Freemasons' Hall , and the whole of the programme provided for the enjoyment of the

Companions was faithfully carried out . The companions present on the occasion were Comps . Edward Moody , Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , H . ; John C Cox , J . ; George S . States , S . E . ; Henry Venn , S . N . ; D . Haslett , P . S . ; O . M . Belfrage , 2 nd A . S . ; Herbert Dicketts , John Boyd , John M . Stedwell , Thos . Bull , Ed . W . Braine , John Chinnery , James Moon , T . de Leliva , C . A . Woods , W . Moult , W . F . Masters , 1

Waugh , R . Douglas , Jermyn Boyd , Henry Hall , C . J Pringle , Thos . Wm . Chard , Lenty , C . J . W . Davis , Geo Purkess , John J . Bird , T . W . Reed , P . Z . 180 ; A . Tread well , N . 177 ; G . Bozey , P . Z . 414 ; Thomas . Cubitt , P . Z 177 ; A . Bassington , 753 ; J . Wright , Z ., 94 6 ; C Hop wood , 19 ; H . Murray , P . D . G . Supt ., China ; J . A Matthews , Holy Zion , Wm . Kirby , P . Z . 25 ; John Con

stable , Z . 141 ; W . L . Verry , 40 ; George B . Chapman , 975 ; B . H . Webb , 174 ; Fred Brown , 174 ; Robert Lyons Campbell , 45 ; Henry Lovegrove , 72 ; A . C . Bed well , J . 946 ; Thomas Cull , 1 st A . 1365 ; John Smith , 105 , S . C ; J . A . Smith , 1 , S . C ; G . R . Shervill , Z . 334 ; James Stevens , P . Z ., 720 . ; John Seex , Z . 186 ; E . C . Mather , Mount Zion ; Col . H . S . Somerville

Burncy , P . Z . 784 , H . C . Levander , P . Z . 76 . ; W . J . Ferguson , N . 1056 ; Henry Ashwell , 1305 ; Geo . J . Rome , Z . 118 5 ; E . H . Stammwitz , 538 ; John Green , S . W . 975 ; II . Thompson , 619 ; J . J . W . Ockenden , 1423 ; George Dyer , 186 ; W . Smallpeicc , Z . 21 ; C P . Cobham , 4 ^ 3 , anel S . E . 1-529 ; B . H . Swallow , P . Z . 77 ; Thos . W . Wentworth , iS ; ' ; Fred . P . Morrell , Z . 3 = 7 , P . G . S . B . ; W . S .

Goodall , 784 ; S . Kawson , P . D . G . Sup ., China ; Edw . B . Grabham , 19 ; Geo . A . B . Fletcher , St . James ' s Union , and I-I . Massey , ( Freemason ) . The three chairs were occupied by Comp . Edward Moody , Z . ; Comp . Thomas Bull as II . ; and Comp . J . C Cox , J . ; Comp . Haslett , was P . S . ; Comp . Jermyn Boyd , -ns 1 st Assistant , and Comp . C . A . Woods , as 2 nd Assistant . After thc formal opening

of the Chapter the following work was performed : — Comp . John Boyd , P . Z . 14 c , called the attention of the companions to thc connection of Royal Arch Masonry with thc Craft . The First Clause of thc First Section was worked by Comp . H . Venn , No . 145 . The Second Clause of the First Section , by Comp . J . C . Cox , J . 145 . The Third Clause of thc First Section ( Ancient ) , by Comp . D .

Haslett , P . Z . 143 . Comp . J . C Cox delivered the historical lecture . Comp . ] . Jermyn Boyd , No . 145 , gave the history of Moses' Rod . Comp . Thos . Bull , P . Z . 145 , delivered the symbolical lecture . Comp . C A . Woods , No . 143 , gave an illustration of tbe four principal banners and snsigns . Comp . Edward Moody , Z . 145 , explained the traditional ceremonies , sacred signs and mystical part of

this degree , and Comp . John Boyd , P . Z ., illustrated the symbolism of the Royal Arch jewel and Platonic bodies . It should bc observed that all the above work was executed by members of the Prudent Brethren Chapter , and thc manner of execution , which was given unhesitatingly by all the companions engaged in it , deserves the highest praise , and reflects the greatest credit on the companions

and on their persevering instructor , Comp . John Boyd . The companions were enthusiastially cheered as they respectively resumed their seats . Before the chapter was closed a vote of thanks was proposed by Comp . S . Rawson , and seconded by Comp . John Constable , and this having been carried unanimously , was communicated to the M . E . Z . by Comp . H . Murray , and acknowleilged by Comp .

Moody , who said that thc companions of the chapter were as much obliged to the visitors for their presence as the visitors were to the chapter . A further and special vote of thanks by the visitors to Comp . John Boyd was proposed by Comp . Janies Stevens , and seconded by Comp . G . R . Sherwill , and carried unanimously . Comp . John Boyd replied , and the chapter was

then closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to a cold supper at Freemasons' Tavern . After supper some toasts were delivered very briefly and without firing , as the large hall of thc tavern in which the supper was given was not tyled . The M . E . Z ., therefore said he woukl give " The Health of the Queen , " and the company were to couple with it , mentally , the heads of the Royal Arch Masonry

without mentioning their names . The next toast was that of the Visitors , and the M . E . Z . apologised for thc apparent slowness of the toasting but said that when the meeting was arranged the large ball was engaged in order to meet the possible requirements of a large concourse of companions . As that hall was not tyled of course the firing could not be given . Comps . H . Murray , Past Dist .

Sup . China , replied and thanked the companions of the chapter for tbe cordial manner in which they had received the visitors . Perhaps they would allow him at the same time to mention that he mentally returned thanks for the manner in which thc companions associated with the former toast the the rules of the order . That night had been one of the

most agreeable nights in Royal Arch Masonry that any of the visitors had experienced , and as Comp . Rawson had said in the Chapter they had had a great treat . The thanks of all Royal Arch Masons were due to the Prudent Brethren Chapter for having organised the proceedings which must greatly tend to promote the dissemination of

a knowledge of the degree and the mystical ritual which had been so ably descanted upon . There were some points dilated upon that came with the true force of eloquence nnd thc charm of novelty on companions like himself who had sojourned long abroad , and were deprived when there of the advantages which many round the table had enjoyed atthe constant Royal Arch Meetings in England , especially

Public Night Of The Prudent Brethren Chapter, No. 145.

at those which had the benefit of possessing such talented interprcterof the ritual , as those who had worked thatevening . Comp Moody next proposed "Comp . John Boyd , " who he said he fancied he could see mentally frowning ( laughter ) . The companions looked to Comp . Boyd as the head of this Chapter : it was he who s ' arted it , had worked hard , and was still working hard to carry it on with the same vigour

as that with which it was started . To him all the companions owed their best thanks . Comp . John Boyd in reply said he wished the companions would understand that he returned thanks mentally , but as they would not he was obliged to speak . He hoped that on some future occasion at similar meetings they would find they had many rising members who felt great interest in Royal Arch Masonry .

He was quite sure there was plenty of talent besides that which had been shown that evening . Many others would like to come forward and give the lectures , illustrations , and explanations which had been given that night . But there was a great deal more to be learned than that , and he trusted that on some other public night , when other Chapters perhaps had

followed the example of the Chapter of Prudent Brethren a better acquaintance with Royal Arch Masonry would be found to exist among the companions of thc Order . There was a good field open to those who felt disposed to examine it . There was one very beautiful and interesting lecture on the origin of Royal Arch Masonry , not exactly as was now understood and taken as a rule , but going

further back . He need scarcely say it was traditional ; many of the things in Royal Arch Masonry were traditional . But what he alluded to took us back to the Nine Arches of Enoch . On thc next occasion of their meeting on a public night he should be very pleased to give that part . He hoped what had been done would prove an incentive to others to try . They had plenty of

opportuuites now to attend chapters of instruction and gain the knowledge that was requisite . Companions must not think that the ceremonies of the Royal Arch were all that was to bc learned . As far as regarded himself he was very much pleased to have been able to afford any instruction , and to give assistance in any way to promote the knowleelge of the degree , and he was also very much

pleased that companions by energy and hard work had been got to learn what they had so well explained in the chapter . ( Hear , hear ) . Comp . Dicketts proposed " The Health of thc M . E . Z , " which having been replied to , Comp . J . Stevens proposed "Thc Working Companions , " and to this toast Comps . Thomas Bull and J . Jermyn Boyd responded , and thc proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a close .

A Handsomely Framed Artiste signed proof of the " Grand Historical Engraving , " of the Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as M . W . G . M . is now on view at the office of the Freemason , igS , Fleet-street , London . VAUDEVILLE THEATRE . —The 1000 th performance of Mr . H . J . Bryon ' s comedy , " Our Boys , '

takes place on Tuesday next , on which occasion the entire gross receipts will be handcel ever to the Lord Mayor for distribution amongst charitable institutions . THE FISHMONGERS' COMFAKY . —During last month the officers of the Fishmongers' Company seized at Billingsgate Market and on boats lying off that place over six . tons of fish as unfit for human food . The fish

numbered 8433 , and included 900 herrings , 123 lobsters , 120 plaice , 3503 smelts , 90 thornbacks , and 3700 whiting ; and , in addition , 1 barrel of oysters , 1 bag of escallops , 33 bushels of periwinkles and 74 of sprats , 19 G gallons of shrimps , and 1 cwt . of eels . THE MASONS' STRIKE . —A correspondent writes to a daily contemporary that the strike of thc London

masons is virtually terminated , and that although some show of holding out may yet be made , the men have practically come to recognise the ^ hopelcssness of thc struggle . The conflict is supposed to have cost thc operatives £ 30 , 000 . Rome is to have a new Gallery for Fine Art Exhibitions , erected at thc cost of the State , and situated

in the new Via Nazionale , between the Corso anel the Piazza Termini . A meeting of the Committee which was appointed at last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , to consider and report upon the recent action taken by the Grand Orient of France , has been held during the present week .

GRAND L ODGE OF CUBA . —It affords us { New York'Despatch ) great pleasure to announce that at the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey , held 17 th inst ., at Trenton , a resolution recognizing thc Grand Lodge of the Island of Cuba was unanimously adopted , this making , wc believe , the fourteenth Giand Lodge that has recognized the claim of Cuba to a place in the family of regular Grand Lodges .

At a court meeting held a few days since , the Leathersellers' Company voted thc sum of £ 546 for distribution among various charities in London . The Brompton Hospital and University College Hospital were granted 30 guineas each , eight other institutions 2 a guineas each , and 30 others 10 guineas each . Bro . W . Dixon has been elected an associate of the Institution of Civil Engineers .

MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs , set ! to popular airs , written by Bro . E . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or past-office order value 3 s . 2 d , — ADVT .