Correspondence.

Correspondence .

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

THE SEASIDE CAMP FOR LONDON WORKING BOYS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir , Will you allow me once more to appeal to your readers for assistance in maintaining . this organisation for benefiting the London working boy ? During this past hot summer we have been enabled to give a holiday to hundreds of tired and hard-working lads , with what result may be judged from the following letters just received by the Commandant :

" Would you believe it , I was almost crying when I got home on Saturday . I was so sorry that 1 left all my friends and the lovely place , and now I am very busy waiting for next year . My mother and father and my sisters find mc very healthy and brown . " " I am just writing to you to say how much I thank you , your officers and staff , for your very kind exertions towards what proved to be one of the happiest weeks I ever spent in my life . "

"Just a few lines to let you know we arrived home all right .... we would have liked to have had another week of it ; it was what we called a jolly good holiday , and the food was grand , thanks to the good old cook and you and your staff . "

' Having returned to London all safe , and feeling much stronger and a deal better for my happy holiday , I want to thank you for the share you have taken to make it a holiday never to be forgotten . . . . It is a great boon to us factory boys to be able to spend a whole week at the seaside , which otherwise we could not do , for we have to work hard , and out of 6 s . a week one cannot save but very little each week . "

That , Sir , is what some of the lads think of their holid-iy . Let mc quote also the opinion of a visitor—a University Undergraduate . He writes : " To say how very much both I myself and all our boys enjoyed the week at Camp . It was simply grand and far exceeded my expectations in every way , especially as to the very nice lot of boys there were down . "

I claim that such a work as this—the affording a week ' s holidiy for 6 s , ( including fare ) to London lads with slender earnings , but of respectable ch trader should not be allowed to flag for want of necessary funds , and I earnestly appeal to your readers to provide these . Contributions may be sent to me at Northumberland Chambers , Charing Cross , or direct to our bankers , Messrs . Cocks , Biddulph and Co ., 43 , Charing Cross . —I am , Sir , your obedient servant . F . ABEL BLOXAM , Secretary .

The Provincial Grand Chapter Of Wiltshire.

THE PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WILTSHIRE .

This Provincial Grand Chapter met at Devizes on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., the G . Superintendent , the Earl of Radnor , presiding . The receiving chapter was Harmony , No . 663 . There were present : Comps . Edward Bartlett , H . 5 S 6 ; G . A . B . Elers , J . 586 ; N . E . Nicholson-Browne , 355 , P . G . S . E . ; Henry Johnson , P . Soj . 663 ; G . M . Wilson , ist Asst Soj . 5 S 6 ; John Chandler , D . of C . 355 , P . P . G . H . ; H . Mundy , P . Z . G 32 ; J ,

Harris , P . Z . 586 ; H . E . Bishop , P . Z . 632 ; John Chapman , 632 , P . P . G . H . ; E . B . Merriman , 357 , P . P . G N . ; T . S . Hill , P . Z . 632 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Edward Waters , P . Z . 586 ; D . Owen , 663 ; James P . Martin , P . Z . 663 ; Samuel Snell , P-Z-355 ; Chris . Pritchett , P . Z ., S . E . 355 , H . 1533 i W . S . Bambridge , 1533 , P . P . G . H ., P . G . Org . ; Andrew Milloy , S . E . 193 ; Ernest Williams , P . Z . 632 ; G . A . Randell , 663 ; M . R . Sudmerks , 663 ; J . Wyatt , M . E . Z . 663 ; Harry Ash , 663 j J . Billingham , 663 ; and Wm . Dean , Janitor 355 . The following companions were appointed and invested Prov . G . Officers :

Comp . E . B . Merriman , 1533 ... ... Prov . G . H . „ W . J . Mann , 632 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ W . E . Nicholson Browne , 355 ... ... Prov . G . S . E . „ Herbert Leaf ... ... ... Prov . G . S . N . „ G . M . Wilson , P . Z . 586 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ E . Waters , P . Z . 586 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Rev . W . Wheeler , 632 ... ... Prov . G . P . S . „ S . Snell , 355 ... ... ... Prov . ist A . G . S . „ F . Wyatt ... ... ... ... Prov . and A . G . S . „ H . Mundy , 632 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ John Chandler , 355 , P . P . G . H . ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ W . S . Bambridge , 1533 , P . P . G . H . ... Prov . G . Org . ,, W . Dean , 355 ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor . A banquet was served at the Bear Hotel , at which a distinguished company of Masons were present .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Sackvillo Lodge , No . 1619 . The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 5 th inst . at the Masonic Temple , St . Jomes ' -road , East Grinstead . Bro . A . Brandt was installed as W . M ., and he appointed the following as his officers : Bros , fames Harrison , S . W . ; W . H . Hills , J . W . ; E . A . Head , Treas . ; A . M . Betchley , Sec . ; F . J . Budd Budd , I . P . M . ; H . Young-, S . D . ; W . J . S . Mann , J . D . j J . E . Lark , D . of C . ; W . J . Dunthorne , I . G . ; K . F . Hunt , Org . ; C . J . Rowe , Tyler ; and E . P . Whitely Hughes and G . II . Lynn , Stwds .

After the ceremony the brethren and visiting friends dined at the White Lion Hotel . The music was supplied by the . Holian Glee Singers from Brighton .

Earl of Lathom Lodge , No . 1922-The regular meclingof this very popular and flourishing lodge ( which promises to irlibrale its record year ) was held at the Surrey Masonic llall , Camberwell , S . K ., on Monday , the 11 th instant , when there were present Bros . Henry Cornford , W . M . ; E . J . S . Ware , S . W . ; A . Chadderton , J . W . j W . G . Cannon , P . M ., Treas . j L . C . Shipton , P . M ., Sec . j A . K . Jackson , S . D . j K . W . Riches , J . D . ; J . N . Taylor , Oig . j W . E . Groom , Stwd .: T . Bowler , P . M ., Tyler j R . J . Taylor , P . M . ; O . Lamare , P . M . ; R . W . Lord , G . N . Wedge , II . II . Dean , W . Graves , E . Vicusseux ,

Craft Masonry.

L . Notley , R . Pearson , VV . E . Low , Wm . Wise , J . Emary , J . H . Heath , Wal Simmonds , T . G . Messent , H . Tyerman , J . Warne , A . G . Pocock , H . Lambert , E . G . Hewett , G . F . Lambert , Chas . Cook . W . Hipgrave , and S . Shipton . Visitors : Bros W . S . Robinson , W . M . 7 SS ; Alt Hesekiel , I . G . 1320 ; Frank Swinford , W . M . 2272 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; J . Loader , P . M . 1 G 22 ; J . K . Pitt , P . M . 463 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . S . Pointon , W . M . 1 SC 1 ; W . Dawson , P . M . 1 G 22 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 1901 ; Hy . Potter , S . W . and W . M . elect 1622 ; R . Brown , Stwd . 1320 ; E . Palmer , 21 S 2 ; Wal E . Jeffery , W . M . 1622 ; P . H . Clarke , 23 S 4 ; Robt . Taylor , P . M . 214 S ; C . L . Plant , P . M . 101 j and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 , S . W . 1641 .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes ol the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . performed the three ceremonies in an exemplary manner , a circumstance which has happened at each lodge meeting since his installation . Bro . J . F . Emary was raised ; Bros . H . H . Dean and R . Pearson pissed ; and Mr . Ed . George Hewett duly initiated into the ancient mysteries . Bro . Lamare , acting I . P . M ., gave notice of motion that at the next meeting he would move that a Past Master ' s jewel be awarded to the W . M . on his retirement from the chair .

The business of thelodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , in her customary satisfactory style . The cloth removed , the W . M . presented the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in royal style , and which were most loyally received . The toast of "The Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M . . . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " received the higheuloguims of the W . M .

Bro . Lamare , P . M ., in words of well-deserved praise , proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " who had proved himself one of great proficiency and one worthy of the support which he had most heartily received from the brethren . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . In reply , Bro . H . Co : nford , W . M ., most heartily thanked the brethren for the great kindness he had always received from every member of the lodge , and also for holding the proud position of their W . M . As he had told them previously that he would endeavour his utmost to support its dignity , so he had donej and it would always be his greatest aim to uphold the prestiee of the lodge .

The toast of " The Initiate " was proposed by the W . M . in words of much appreciation , specially remarking upon the high credentials he received , and also the very intellectual manner he had gone through the splendid ceremony . In reply , Bro . E . G . Hewett said he thanked the brethren very much for allowing him to be present , which was the consummation of the desire he had had for many years . He had not words to fully express his feelings , but knew that Freemasonry was the means of uniting men the more closely together . He hoped- to prove a good member of this , the most honourable , Fraternity .

The W . M . next presented the toast of "The Visitors" with words of great cordiality , and remarked that there were no less than four reigning kings present as visitors , and among them were friends of many years' standing both in and out of Freemasonry . The brethren of the lodge gave them all a most hearty greeting . Bro . VV . JefTery , W . M . 1 G 22 , in reply , said it was the first time he had the pleasure of visiting , and it had given him the greatest pleasure to be present . He congratulated the brethren on having so worthy and capable a W . M ., who was ever ready to lend a helping hand to all who might ask for assistance .

Bros . J . S . Pointon , W . M . 1 S 61 ; W . S . Robinson , W . M . 7 SJ and Frank Swinford , W . M . 2272 , also ably responded , together with Bros . J . Loader , P . M . 1622 , and Wm . Dawson , P . M . 7 SSand 1622 , the latter remarking upon the splendid manner the Three Degrees had been worked by the W . M . on each night , which had claimed their admiration . But it was easily accounted for , inasmuch as the W . M . was a most capable teacher in lodges of instruction . He ( Bro . Dawson ) felt confident thit the remaining tenure of oflice would be equally successful , and that when theW . M . had passed the chair , the P . Ms , would highly esteem him in their ranks . Bro . Wm . Dawson also congratulated the lodge upon having two such very capable Deacons .

The toast of "The Treasurer , Bro . Cannon , P . M ., and the Secretary , Bro . L . C Shipton , P . M ., " was most ably presented by the W . M ., who remarked upon their thorough efficiency in their respective duties .

Bros . Cannon and L . C . Shipton most cordially and appreciatively responded . That of " The Past Masters " received the high eulogium it deserved , and was duly responded to by Bros . Lamare , Cannon , and L . C . Shipton . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The Officers , " who had all performed their respective duties with very great proficiency , and he thanked them all for tbeir heirty

support . Bros . E . J . S . Ware , S . W ., and A . Chadderton , J . W ., veryiably replied . The Tyler ' s toast closed a happy and intellectual evening . A very capital programme of music was arranged by Bro . J . N . Taylor , Org ., assisted by Bros . Arthur Court , A . R . Jackson , E . Palmer , and S . Shipton . Bro . J . N , Taylor ably presided at the piano .

Dorothy Vernon Lodge , No 2129 . The members of the above lodge assembled in the Town Hall , Bakewell , on the 5 th inst ., when Bro . E . M . Longsdon was installed in the chair by Bro . the Rev . J . E . Jagger , assisted by other Past Masters . The newly-elected W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . j . E . Jagger , I . P . M . ; C J . Fieldsend , S . W . ; W . Clark , J . W . ; C . H . Glossop , P . M ., Treas . ; G . F . Weatherill , Sec .: VV . H . Nixon , Chap ; F . J . Woodhead , S . D . ; T . W . Parry . J . D . ; E . B . Wrench , D . of C . ; T . B . Mellor ,

Org . ; H . Severn , I . G . ; W . Lytle , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Almoner ; Wm . Mellor and J . J . Willgoose , Stwds . j and J . Smith , Tyler . Afterwards a banquet was held at the Rutland Arms Hotel . There were present : Bros . Rev . J . E . Jagger , W . M . ; E . B . Wrench , S . W . ; C . J . Fieldsend , j . W . ; C . II . Glossop , Treas . ; VV . Clark , Sec . ; J . F . Woodhead , J . D . ; Dr . T . Wilson-Parry , I . G . ; J . Smith , Tyler ; VV . S . Frost , P . M . ; G . Leigh , P . M . ; C . F . Wardley , P . M . ; H . C . Heathcote , P . M . ; H . Brooke-Taylor , P . M . ; Stanley Orme , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; C . J . Mansford , VV . Hudson , E . M . Longsdon , B . Morton , H .

Severn , Rev . VV . II . Nixon , 11 . Biggin , J . J . Willgocse , and W . Mellor . Visitors . Bros . W . L . Dcdd , 10 S 5 . P . P . G . O . ; J . Melrose , 731 ; B . Toft , W . M . 731 ; W Lingard , W . M . 1052 ; C . Letch Mason , W . M . 1 , P . P . G . W . ; A . J . Dawes ' W . M . 1495 ; VV . Jaffrey , S . W . 1495 ; T . Tyack , 1405 J J . O . Manton , W . M . 253 ' P . P . G . D . of C ; R . VV . Mapp , W . M . 7 S 7 ; A . Hingley , P . M . 787 ; S . Bennett , W . M . S 02 ; and F . L . Somerset , GSi . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

Ravensworth Lodge , No . 2674 . Aii interesting ceremony took place at the usual meeting of the above Iodge at the Masonic llall , JacUson-sttcet , Gateshead , on the Sth instant , when Bro . Edward Scwtitld pusented the ledge wilh a beautiful and artistic banner . The unveiling ceremony was performed by Bro . M . Corbitt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . A vote of thanks to Bro . Scurfield was moved by Bro . T . R . Jobson , W . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Northumberland , seconded

by Bro . VV . J . Jobson , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . of C , J . W ., and carried . A large number of visitors were present at the lodge , amongst them being Hros . Seymour Bill , P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland ; T . A . Moffir , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; VV . M . Lyon , P . P . S . G . D . Northumberland ; Burrill , P . M . 424 ; Plumpton , W . M . 481 ; Chard , W . M . 13 . 12 ; and others .

Harringay Lodge , No . 2763 . The first meeting of this newly-consecrated lodge was held on Saturday , the yth inst ., at the Salisbury Hotel , C . reen Lanes . Amongst those present were Bros . C . E . Welton , W . M . ; Barnes . S . W . ; Toynton , J . W . ; E . Gevige , P . M . 1489 ; Winzar , P . M . 1950 ; Hodgkinson , P . M . ; Austin , and several other visitors . The lodge having been opened , D . \ Ambrose Atkinson , Dr . II . B . T . Morgan , Messrs . Lewin , T . K . Sly , and J . Brooks were duly initiated . After the usuil routine business had been transacted the lodge was closed .

The usual binquet followed , presided over by the W . M ., who not only provid himself a good Mason but likewise an excellent chairmm , while the comfort of the brethren and visitors were well looked after by the various officers . The dinner , which was provided by the management of the hoiel , was all that could be desired ana the wines excellent . After the usual loyal toasts had b ; en given and duly honoured , Bro . Hodgkinson , P . M ., in a few well-chosen words , proposed "The Health of the W . M ,, " wishing him a successful year of oflice and a prosperous future for the loJgc