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"MASONIC YEAR BOOK FOR THE PROVINCE OF SUFFOLK FOR 1 S 94 . " { The Ipswich Journal and Printing Company , Museum-street . )—It is intended to continue this excellent publication annually , and being edited by Bro . N . Tracy , the esteemed Prov . G . Sec , besides having the support officially of the Provincial Grand Lodge , it mav be relied uoon as thoroughly reliable and down to

date of issue . It has features of its own , for the full reports of Provincial Grand Lodge are given , thus adding much to the usefulness of the publication from year to year . There are 22 lodges and nine Royal Arch chapters , of which full particulars are afforded , and so of the Mark lodges , & c . The Charities are exceptionally well attended Ito , there being a total of some 4000 votes held in the Central Masonic

Institutions , which is a most satisfactory record . The votes are given for April and October for the " Girls" and " Boys , " but we have made the necessary deductions . The information is most valuable as to the Stewardships served in past years , and in every respect the Editor has done his utmost , and , what is more , succeeded to make the work all it

should be . He asks for corrections or suggestions . We have none to offer of the former , but as to the latter venture to state that the dates of the Centenary Warrants held by No . 71 Lowestoft , and No . 114 , Ipswich should be given . If the original warrant exists of the Unity Lodge , No . 71 , Lowestoft , a transcript for publication in the Freemason would be most acceptable , the date being of special value .

"THE M AKING OF BIRMINGHAM : B EING A HISTORY OF THE RISE AND GROWTH OF THE MIDLAND METROPOLIS ,. by Robert K . Dent" ( 15 s . and upwards , according to binding , & c . ) This most remarkable work is published by the Illustrated Guide Maker , Mr . J . L . Allday , of Birmingham , from whom it may be obtained , or from Messrs . Simpkin , Marshall , &

Co ., London . There are over 200 illustrations from old prints , original drawings and recent photographs , & c ., 22 plates being separate from the text . Some of these are exceptionally effective , especially those photographed by Whitlock ( of New-street ) and Poulton & Sons ( London ) , and the drawings by A . Freeman Smith and W . Halisworth Waite . When all are so good it is invidious to make

selections , but some of these artists _ have made admirable p ictures of this great and attractive centre of commerce . It seems fairly established that about the middle of the seventh century the Beormingas or Bermings ( a patronymic or family name ) made their clearing on the outskirts of the largest of all the forests of Britain—that of Arden—so inaccessible , that the conquerors refrained from penetrating

it . The ham means a home or residence ; thus we have Bermingham . Berm , a man ' s name ; ing or iiing , the progeny or tribe ; and ham , the settlement . Those interested in this point should consult the Athenceum , Sept . Sth , 1 S 55 , which has a letter thereon by Dr . James Freeman . It would be impossible almost , and certainly not wise , to attempt to trace the descriptions of the historian from early

days down to modern times , but "Leland ' s Itinenary " may well be quoted for the year 1538 , when the author visited the town , and states that " In it dwell smithes and cutlers , " as also that he " came through a pretty street , and that a great part of the towne is maintained by smithes , who have their iron and sea-cole out of Staffordshire . " The work is well arranged , ably indexed , beautifully

printed , and profusely illustrated . Its eight great divisions embrace the ( a ) History of the Town to thc year 1700 ; ( b ) 1701-1725 ; ( c ) 172 G-1750 ; ( d ) 1751-1775 ; ( e ) 1776-1800 ; ( f ) 1801-1825 ; ( 8 ) 1826-1850 ; and ( h ) 1 S 51-1 S 93 . Every test we have applied has but proved the accuracy and thoroughness of Mr . Dent ' s labours ; and beyond question as a record of a magnificent city from its infancy

to the present time , such as this of the now Greater llirmingham , this splendid volume deserves , and doubtless has , a circulation far beyond Warwickshire . Nearly 600 pages are devoted to the " Making of Birmingham , " and we have failed to detect even a single page that lacks interest or importance in relation to one or more of the many sided subjects considered by thc historian . As a record of present day questions , facts , and progress , the

noble volume is simply invaluable , and we are not aware of any more thorough history or a grander tome of the kind . Mr . Allday richly merits all the kind words Mr . Dent says about him as a spirited publisher , and though he has not regarded it as a commercial undertaking , but more " as a manifestation of local patriotism , " we feel assured that there will be no loss on the enterprise if the handsome volume is properly brought before the notice of Book Lovers , locally and generally .

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PICNIC OF THE DUCHESS OF YORK LODGE , No . 2482 .

In glorious weather , Bro . T . Archer Lowe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Worshipful Master of the above lodge , started on Wednesday morning , the 6 th instant , in a special saloon train to visit Chatsworth , the seat of the

Duke of Devonshire . He was accompanied by ladies , gentlemen , and brethren to the number of 100 . The route taken was through Boslow , driving on to Sheffield , and on to Chatsworth , returning to Sheffield ( after viewing the mansion ) for dinner , which had been provided at the Royal Victoria Hotel , thence return ! g

to Manchester about 10 p . m . Space will not allow a description of the innumerable pleasures and beautiful scenery gone through on lhe journey ; but we learn it was a magnificent success throughout , and everyone present enjoyed themselves

thoroughly , as mig ht only be expected when conducted with Ihe usual energetic brilliancy of Bro . Archer Lowe , W . M ., as a frequent remark from him is " If a thing is worth doing at all it is worlh doing well ; " and all the intricate arrangements hud been well done .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Lion and Lamb Lodge ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . G .. when there were present : Bros . James Smith , W . M . ; T . W . Fisher , S . W . ; R . Sarson , J . W . ; T . Selby Henrey , Chap . ; Thos . Cohu , Treas . ; Henry Legge , Sec . ; A . J . Holmes , S . D . ; Chas .

Garton , J . D . ; J . M . Mower , D . C ; Wm . Baker , I . G . ; C . Couchman , Tyler ; G . Goodes , P . M . ; F . Hughes , I . P . M . j R . Martyn , F . R . Kenning , J . G . Robeson , Thos . Stokes , E . G . Johnson , J . W . Clarke , Irwin , J . J . D . Bevan , R . Dart , and P . L . Simmonds . Visitors : Bros . John K . Gwyn , S . W . 1426 ; and H . Hyde , 1227 .

The lodge having been opened the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Henrev , F . R . Kenning , Robeson , and Stokes , were raised to the Third Degrees . Bro . Johnson was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . , The brethren afterwards dined together under the presidency of the W . M .

Rose Lodge ( No . 1622 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . S . J . Derham , W . M . j T . Pickett , S . W . ; H . E . Webb , J . W . ; J . Loader , P . M ., Sec . ; Ballard , S . D . ; W . Dawson . J . D . ; W . E . Jeffery , I . G . ; Potter , D . C . ; Choveaux , Org . ; I . Parr , Stwd . ; Bowler , Tyler ; F .

Hilton , P . M ., A . G . P .: Pullin , P . M . ; Hamlyn , P . M . ; Martin , P . M . ; W . Jeffery , P . M . ; Dunn , P . M . ; Poor , Niblett , Thompson , S . H . Hilton , Biggs , Reap , Melthorpp , Brambleby , Squirrel ! , McKay , Cohen , A . Salmon , Goddard , Clarke , F . Williams , C H . Mayo , Shaw , and Meyer . Visitors : Bros . H . C . Turner , S . W . 1662 j Morris , I . G . 1050 J Bannister , P . M . 1632 ; T . H . Salmon , J . W . 1475 ;

Dallimore , P . M . 87 ; H . Wood , W . M . 101 ; Dowsett , J . D . 101 ; Milliken , P . M . 43 ( I . C ); Rice , S . D . 1320 ; Thomas , 1641 , P . P . G . S . B . Staffordshire ; and Slater , 22 . Bros . Mayo and Squirrel were respectively passed and raised , both ceremonies being very ably performed by the W . M . Bro . Pickett , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for next year , and Bro . Dunn , Treasurer . The

W . M . then presented Bro . Hilton with a handsome set of Grand Lodge clothing , which he explained had been subscribed for individually by the members of the lodge , as a mark of the respect and esteem in which Bro . Hilton was held in the Rose Lodge , and of the satisfaction his appointment to the office of A . G . P . had given . Bro . Hilton gracefully acknowledged thc kindness of the brethren of the Rose Lodge .

The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . In reply to "The Grand Officers , " Bro . Hilton thanked the brethren for the reception given to the toast , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to be associated with so distinguished a body of Masons . The brethren would be pleased to hear that the Grand Secretary had invited him to

take part in the consecration of the Walter St . John Lodge on the 28 th inst . Bro . Pullen , I . P . M ., then , in complimentary terms , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " which was enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master , in reply , said : Brethren , I thank you very much for the kind manner in which you

have received the toast of my health . I can assure you it will be with great regret that I shall vacate the position I now hold . This has been one of the most happy years of my life , and I appreciate very much the goodwill and brotherly friendship shown me by every member of the lodge , and hope I may be spared for many years to be present among you . The toast of " The Visitors" followed and was cordially rereived .

Bro . Thomas , in reply , said : It is some years since I had the privilege and pleasure of being in the Rose Lodge , and 1 am glad to have renewed that pleasure to-night . With regard to the hospitality of the Rose Lodge , like the name it bears it always leaves a pleasant recollection behind . I am particularly glad to be present to-night to find that the brother whom 1 had the pleasure of introducing into your

lodge has been unanimously elected W . M . He will , I am sure , prove himself worthy of the selection the brethren have made . Bro . Rice , in responding , said : So long as the Rose Lodge continurs in its prcs _ . nl prosperous path and the present good fellowship exists among the brethren there will be no lack of good Masters and good oflicers . Your W . M . elect ,

although unable to attend our lodges of instruction frequently , is none the less capable of doing the work and none the less appreciated amongst you ; I am quite certain that when he occupies the position which you , Worshipful Master , now perhaps reluctantly lease , he will receive the approbation of the brethren and the Rose Lodge will maintain its reputation as the cream of South London

Masonry . You cannot have higher honours thrust upon you more than you have to-night and I assure you it has given me the greatest possible pleasure to be present at the presentation of Grand Lodge clothing to one of your members . Bros . Wood and Bannister al-: o responded . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Past

Masters , thanked those brethren for the assistance they had given him during his term of office , and assured those who were following him that the same kind help and advice would bc extended to them . Bro . Pullen and Dunn responded . The latter thanked thc brethren for the confidence thev had placed in him in

electing him 1 reasurcr , and hoped l , e vvould also have the respect and esteem which the breihren bad always paid to the late Treasurer . In responding to the toast of " 'The 'Treasurer and Secretary , " Bro . Loader conveyed lo the W . M . and brethren the sincerest thanks for the kind sympathy towards Bro . Kirby , the late Treasurer , in his continued illness , and

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assured the brethren that so far as his own duties of Secrc tary were concerned , he was well repaid for those duties if what he did was of service to the Iodge . "The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast brought to a close an enjoyable evening . The clothing was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ,

Farringdon Without Lodge ( No . 1745 ) — A meeting of this Iodge was held at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 28 th ult ., and was numerously attended . Among those present were Bros . N . P . Lardner , W . M . Herbert Herbert , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Bachhoffner , I . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; M . H . Woodhill , S . D . ; J . M . Murphy , J . D . ; H . Harden , l . G . ; J . Evans , D . C . j W . R . Witt , A . D . C ; Dr . J .

W . Hinton , M . A ., P . M . S 4 , Asst . Org . ; J . D Webb and C . J . Cawthorne . Stewards ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . S ., G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; J . Strugnell , P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; G . Herbert , P . M . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . M . ; J . W . Gaze , CC , P . M . ; C . G . W . Moore , CC , P . M . ; and among the numerous visitors we noticed Bros . J . Brock , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . D . Kent ; E . Ayling , P . M . 975 ; T . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; C . Arnold . P . M .

1679 ; A . S . Street , P . M . 1679 ; l . G . Turner , S . W . 299 ; G . F . Wheeler , S . W . 1602 ; R . W . Rice , S . D . 1656 ; S . H . Pearsall , J . D . 129 S ; VV . J . Reid , 72 ; S . T . Temple , 75 ; Oscar Moore , 176 ; J . Gumming , 53 S ; W . C . Cranz , 733 ; T . S . Newell , S 6 o ; " G . Maxwell , 115 S ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . B . P . Lucas was raised to the Third Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf ol Mr . 7 . H ,

Lile , CC , and it being unanimous , he was duly initiated into Craft mysteries . Bro . H . Herbert having been presented , was installed into the chair of K . S . b y the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Young , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . Strugnell , P . M . as I . W . ; Capt . Walls , P . M . as D . C ; and G . Herbert , P . M . as I . G . The VV . M . is to be _ congratulated upon the very excellent manner in which he performed the ceremonies of initiation , raising , and installation . Among

the officers appointed and invested were Bros . C Bachhoffner , S . W . ; M . H . Woodhill . I . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec ; J . M . Mufphy , S . D . ; H . Harden , J . D . ; J . D . West , I . G . ; J . Evans , D . C ; VV . R . Witt , A . D . C ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . P . G , Org . Eng ., Org . ; Dr . J . W . Hinton , Asst . Org . ; Cawthorne and Shapcott , Stwds . ; and E . Mallett , PM . 1623 , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the

I . P . M ., and he was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted and an abstract ordered to be entered on the minutes . A vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to the Treasurer upon the highly successful result of his year ' s labours . Apologies for non-attendance were- received from Bros . W . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; H . B . Marshall , CC , LP ., P . M ., P . G . Treas . Eng . ; Dr . E . M . Lott ,

P . G . Org . Eng ., Org . ; E . Schultz , P . M . ; Alderman W . P . Treloar , P . M . ; T . A . Woodbridge , CC , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; B . Turner , CC , P . M . ; W . Wellsman , CC , P . M . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ( Hon . Member ); and many others Previous to the closing of the lodge , upon the motion of Bro . H . J . Lardner , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Strugnell , P . M ., a vote of

congratulation was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Stwd ., upon his recent appointment by the M . W . G . M . to the office of Grand Standard Bearer . A banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth thc customary loyal and Craft toasts received ample justice . The I . P . M . gave the toast of "The W . M . " in ( kindly

terms . Bro . H . Herbert having replied , gave the "Installing Officer . " In the course of his remarks , he said that it was a difficult matter to speak in adequate terms of one who had done so well . Bro . N . P . Lardner's year of office had been a very prosperous and happy one . He ( the speaker ) wished that he possessed the eloquence of some of the Past Masters , in order that he might convey to the I . P . M . his

appreciation of the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation that day . The LP . M ., briefly , in reply , thanked the W . M . and thc brethren for the warm manner in which his health had been proposed and received . He had endeavoured by regular attendance at lodges of instruction and with thc assistance of one who was his brother in a dual capacity , to render himself worthy of the high position of a Master of so large

and flourishing a lodge as No . 1 745 . That he had succeeded in his desire was proved , he might say without egotism , by the vote they had so kindly passed that day , and by the handsome jewel that they had voted to him . The toast of " The Initiate " followed . Bro . Lile , CC , in response , said that he had been highly impressed that evening by the ceremony . He felt sorry that he had not entered Freemasonry earlier in life . Of

course he knew nothing of the future steps he had to take , but if the principles and precepts were similar to those contained in the Degree he had taken that day , Masonry was an institution pre-eminently pure in tone , religious in sentiment , and charitable to a degree . " The Health of the Visitors " came next in order . Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., as an old Mason , expressed himself as beine hiehlv exatified with the work in the lodee , and with

the hospitality and harmony of the Fourth Degree . The I . P . M . was a young man , and necessarily a young Mason , but there were very few old members of the Craft who could have carried out the duties better . He ( Bro . N . I Lardner ) had the advantage of having the excellent example to follow , and the experience to reap of his brother in the flesh , and a Past Master of the lodge . He ( the speaker ) had a very high opinion of Bro . H . 1 . Lardner ,

who was not only a good fellow but a brother ot » attractions , who , no doubt , had striven hard to impart his superior knowledge to his younger brother , and the other visitors would agree with him ( Bro . Ayling ) that the results had been most gratifying . Bros . I . Brock and H . W . Thurrrood also sooke .

Bro . T . Simpson , P . M ., responded in a humorous ano happy speech , for "The Past Masters "; Bro . " , ]' Lardner , P . M ., for "The Treasurer and Secretary . » and Bros . C . Bachhoffner and M . II . Woodhill for " l " Officers . " , During the evening some excellent instrumental ana vocal music was presented . The I . P . M . and the Treasurer particularly are to be congratulated upon the admirable manner in which the whole arrangements of a long an arduous day were carried out . 'The icwel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning-