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70 s . ; other amounts , per Bro . Whiskin , £ i is . 6 d . Total £ zS . Expenditure : Cash , as per instalments to Bro . Shaw , -Lia ms . 3 d . ; Balance paid Bro . Shaw , £ 17 os . yd .
Total £ 2 S . We beg to remain , dear sir and brother , yours frater nally , G . A . JEFFERIES , P . S . W . 591 , St . Mary ' s Boys' School , Aylesbury , Bucks C . F . WHISKIN , Aylesbury .
Reviews
REVIEWS
K . „ MM . B M , C-m--u- «» - « . ' ¦ " — THE REPORT OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS , 1 SS 2-.
'Ihe report and balance-sheet of tins now really great Institution are before us , and wc alike greet it with pleasure and have read it with deep satisfaction . ' - ' It tells a tale of good management , true work , and well-merited prosperity , and sets before us " facts" which we can all realize , and results which we can all appreciate . We sincerely
congratulate the Managing Committee and Bro . Hedges on the successful evidence afforded by the last report of a faithful discharge and developement of a responsible trust and most important duties . The whole " ordinary" expenditure of the Girls' School to December 31 , 1 SS 2 , is £ S 226 14 s . 2 d . This sum includes provisions , clothing , turniture , utensils , linen , coals , gas , water , general repairs ,
drugs , school books , rates , the garden and the grounds , salaries and wages , office expenses , & c . The " extraordinary" expenses , which amount to £ 34 SG 6 s . id ., include the swimming bath , ventilation , sanitary works , hydrants , repairs , painting , furniture for office , special sick expenses , university examinations , recreation of the girls , gratuities and outfitsalmoners , pensions , Sic . Thus the whole
, expenses of the lnstitution /' ordinary" and " extraordinary , ' amount to £ 11 . 713 12 s . 2 d . The balance-sheet shows apparently total receipts of £ 20 , 24 6 12 s . 2 d ., but the actual receipts are £ i 5 , 7 fiG is . yd . Balance of 1 SS 1 £ i 4 So 10 5 Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter ... 1 G 0 10 o
From Lodges and Brethren 13 > 927 s 4 Dividends 12 G 0 o o Purchase ... 17 s > ° ° Musical Instruction iSG 7 6 Interest on Deposit 44 ' 4 - Small Sums S 11 9 Transferred from Deposit Account ... 3000 o 0
£ 20 , 246 12 2 Per contra we have : Ordinary Expenditure £ S 22 G 14 2 Extraordinary Expenditure 34 S 6 5 1 Purchase of Stock 3000 o o On Deposit 4000 o o Balance - ' 533 ' 2 11
£ 2 Q , 24 G 12 2 We are informed that considerable liabilities still exist for sanitary alterations , drainage , and improvements , and that the money placed at " deposit" is placed there to meet these claims . As we said before , wc sincerely congratulate all concerned in the careful management and successful results of this excellent institution and almost unique educational establishment . There are now 231 J girls receiving the inestimable benefits of a first-rate education .
THE WILTSHIRE MASONIC CALENDAR . This little volume , edited by our esteemed friend and brother , W . Nott , is again before us in its very valuable information in regard to the Province of Wiltshire . It is an admirable little compilation . Bro . W . Nott is well known in connection with his zealous efforts as Secretary of the Charity Committee .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
, 221 CHARLES SACKVILLE .
I have no wish to prolong a discussion which in the circumstances is likely to prove interminable , but there are one or two points in " Dryasdust ' s " last note which with your permission I will notice . In the first place , I see nothing strange in a foreigner , as Natter vvas , not accurately describing an English nobleman , that is of course on the supposition that the " Carolus Sackville " of his medal
and the Charles Sackville , commonly called the Earl of Middlesex , arc one and th ' c same person . It is not many years since all English ladies and gentlemen , whether titled or untitled , were known in France as " miladis" and " milors" respectively , and even now there is a certain grotesque way of describing English folk with titles which is vcrv laughable to their fellow countrymen . That Natter
. should have got hold of Lord Middlesex ' s true name is in tavour of my theory , that the probabilities incline towards the identity of the two said persons rather than that there were two Charles Sackvilles , of whom one had the distinguishing title of Earl of Middlesex , at Florence , in or about The year 1733 . As I remarked in my last communication , comparative nobodies were not in the habit of making the
< rrand tour , and whoever Natter ' s " Carolus Sackville " may have been , it may be taken for granted , that , lie was a person of distinction or a medal would not have been struck in his honour . The chances are that Freemasonry found its way into Italy through the medium of English travellers who had been initiated into its mysteries , and it must have
made some progress by 1737 to have been thought worthy of excommunication by Gaston , the last of the Mediccan Grand Dukes of Tuscany , who published an edict against it in that year . Nor do 1 attach much importance to the absence of any mention or trace " of this Florentine lodge in our English records . " Not much care was bestowed on them or we should not find such an entry as " 65 , St . Rooks-
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hill , near Chichester , Sussex , in the reign of Julius Cresar . " —see List No . 12 , appendix , Gould's " Four Old Lodges "or that no mention vvas made of the " English lodge at Bordeaux" which had " met since 1732 " till 1769—see " extract from list for 1769 " in same appendix . ^ As to " Dryasdust's" remarks , "But it is a very curious and striking fact , explain it as you will , that this " Magister Florenfinus ' of 1733 cared so little about the Order that he
took no notice of it in England , even though his friend and patron , Frederick Prince of Wales joined it . _ It would have been the most reasonable and likely thing in the world if Lord Middlesex was really a Freemason to be present on such an occasion , especially as he formed part of the Prince's household . " Allow me to say that , as far as my researches have gone , it was not till after his marriage with Grace Boyledaughter and sole heiress of Viscount Shannon ,
, that Lord Middlesex became a member of the Prince ' s household . He was married in the latter half of 1744 . Horace Walpole writing to Mann on 9 th November , 1744 , says , " Nothing happens ; nothing has since 1 wrote last but Lord Middlesex ' s wedding , which was over above a week before it was known . " On 24 th June , 1745 , he tells his friend "Lady Middlesex is Mistress of the Robes" to the Princess of Wales , and on 23 rd February , 1747 , that
Lord Middlesex " is going to be Master of the Horse to the Prince of Wales . " But the Prince of Wales was initiated in 1737 , and therefore unless Lord Middlesex held some office about the Prince ' s person , of which I am not advised , before he became Master of the Horse as above , his absence on the occasion of his royal friend and patron ' s initiation is not remarkable . We do not read of his Royal Highness taking any very active part in Freemasonry , and
in speaking of his death in 1751 , Preston says it occurred at a time when he might have been of service to the Fraternity . At all events on the principle of "like master , like man , " a society whose proceedings did not greatly interest the Prince of Wales , would not he likely to receive much notice from his Master of the Horse , especially when his time vvas so occupied with operatic speculations and nolitics . Lastlv . let me point out to " Dryasdust , " as
I have done before , that I do not argue " that because the ' medal' is there it proves" my case , for I have already said that the case is one of " not proven " in the present state of our knowledge ; but I repeat that while the facts are not conclusive of Lord Middlesex ' s identity with the "Carolus Sackville" of Natter ' s medal , they furnish "a curiously impressive chain of circumstantial evidence in favour of that proposition . " However , does anyone know of a Charles Sackville not bearing the courtesy title of " Earl
of Middlesex , " or , indeed , any title , who visited Florence in or about the year 1733 , and did something in connection with Masonry which was deemed worthy of being commemorated by this medal ; or did Natter invent "Charles Sackville " and the lodge at Florence of which he vvas " Magister " ? I do not see that it matters much in respect of the question at issue what Natter may have done at' St . Petersburgh or elsewhere close on thirty years after the date of the medal . G . B . A .
, j A CURIOUS JEWEL . Although I read all you print about curious jewels and other relics of the past I rarely have the opportunity of inspecting any Masonic treasures . Calling on a friend last week I was shown a jewel which had been found on the seat of a railway carriage . It is similar to the regulation Royal Arch jewel except that instead of the triangles there
is an altar standing on a pavement , and over the altar two columns and an arch , the latter being minus the keystone . The jewel bears the date 1 S 20 , and the name of maker " Abraham and Levy , Bath . " Any brother who has lost the above jewel should communicate with me , and any explanation as to the meaning and use of the jewel will oblige , yours fraternally , HENRY LOVEGROVE .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the Gth inst . Among those prefent were Bros . Webb , VV . M . ; Cockburn , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Appleton , J . W . ; J . Speedy , l . P . M . ; W . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Stranger , S . D . ; Cooper , | . D . ; Bates , l . G . ; Cruse , D . C ; Meredyth , W . S . ; Plowman , A . W . S . ; Koch , P . M . ; G .
Everett , P . M . ; Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Kohlcr , P . M . ; Palmer , Stokes , Foalc , Collett , Buxton , Barry , ^ Keinhardt , Tyler , and others . The visitors were Bros . Francis , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Ayling , W . M . 97 s ; Tuson , P . M . 871 ; Boswell , P . M . 1339 ; Rice , S . D . 177 ; Harvey , 177 ; Purvis , 749 ; Collingridge , 1 G 77 ; Matz , 1 S 39 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed Bro . Lear was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Mr . James Dennis and it proved to be unanimous , but through unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . The ceremony ol installation was then performed by Bro . Webb , assisted by Bros . Higgins , P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; and Ayling , W . M . ySs . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Webb , l . P . M . ; Appleton , S . W . ;
Stranger , J . W . ; W . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Cooper , S . D . ; Plowman , J . D . ; Meredyth , I . G . ; Collett , D . C . ; Foale , W . S . ; and La Feuillade , A . W . S . Previously to the lodge being closed the sum of five pounds was voted to the vvidow and family of a late brother . The banquet vvas served in the large hall , which vvas tastefully decorated , and the whole proceedings were under
the management of Bro . Buxton whose exertions gave unqualified satisfaction to all present . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . "The Health of the W . M . " was warmly proposedjby the l . P . M . _ . In the course of his reply the Worshipful Master expressed his gratitude to the brethren for having elected him to fill so high a position in the lodge . He was aware of the great responsibilities of the office , but he would endeavour
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with the assistance of the Past Masters to discharge them to the best of his ab'lity . " The Installing Master " followed , accompanied by the presentation of a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Webb briefly responded . "The Visitors " came next in order and vvas responded to by Bros . Francis and Ayling . " The toast of " The Past Masters " was then given and
was acknowledged by Bros . Koch and G . Everett . "The Treasurer and Secretary" having been proposed Bros . Mann and Stuart responded . "The Health of the Officers " brought the proceedings to a conclusion . During the evening the brethren were highly entertained by the vocal abilities of Miss Alice Sugden , Mr . Bailey , and Bro . Joseph Matz .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The fifth meeting of the season of this lodge vvas held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and , no doubt on account of the very unfavourable weather , was but thinly attended . Bros . Kibble , W . M . ; Keeble , S . W . j Baber , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , Treas . ; Blackie , Sec ; and all the assistant offices were presentbesides
, several Past Masters and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Ernest Milton Caslon was raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably conducted by the W . M ., after which Bro . Small vvas entrusted with the Second Degree , which vvas equally well performed . Bro . Hamer , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Postans who had given notice of motion , moved
" 1 hat the sum of 25 guineas be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and placed on the W . M . 's list on his serving as Steward at the ensuing festival , " which having been seconded was put and unanimously agreed to . The case of a brother applying for assistance at the last lodge , to whom a donation was made , vvas again brought before the
lodge and it appearing that the inquiries not proving satisfactory it was resolved that no further assistance should be given . After some communications had been received the lod < re vvas closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . Xt the conclusion of the repast and on the withdrawal of the cloth the Worshipful Master gave " The Oueen . " which
vvas followed by the " National Anthem , " well sung by Bro . Cozens , who accompanied himself on the pianoforte . The Worshipful MasteV said that the next toast was that of "The Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons , " whose services since his connection with the Craft were so well known and esteemed , and he had only to mention his name to evoke the heartiest applause . This
toast vvas enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master said the next toast lie had the honour of proposing he should do so without preface , as it was "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Stevens , P . M ., said in proposing the next toast he
should also not indulge in any preface as it vvas a standing toast , for by an unwritten law of the lodge they were bound to show respect to any one who occupied the chair , and he was sure they would never do r o with greater sincerity than on the present occasion . Therefore he had great pleasure in calling their attention to what he might designate as the toast of the evening , inasmuch as they had net that nisrht
a newly-initiated brother amongst them . Their VV . Master who was installed in October last was about to leave the chair , and he ( Bro . Stevens ) trusted that he would be the means of leaving some work for his successor , but he thought they might congratulate themselves on his efficient working of the lodge , and under his kindly rule the prestige of the lodge had been kept up during his year of office .
He looked upon him with great pride as one of the first initiates in the lodge , and he might say that very few members had gone through the chair with the same efficiency as their present VV . Master . He therefore asked them to accept this toast in as hearty , cordial , and enthusiastic a manner as it deserved , which vvas " The Health of the Worshipful Master . "
The Worshipful Master in reply said he must make a few remarks on the too flattering manner in which Bro . Stevens had proposed his health , but he appreciated the very cordial shake of the hand' he received from all the members , and it would be a matter of regret to him when the time should come for him to cease to occupy the chair , as his time for doing so vvas coming to an end . He had
however the satisfaction of knowing that the brother who would follow him would do the work better than he had done or he had been able to do it . He thanked the brethren for that kindly expression of their feelings towards him , and having had bis day he knew he should be worthily succeeded by the brother who would follow him in the chair .
I he Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose vvas one always favourably received in that lodge as it was'I The Health of the Visitors . " It was a matter of great importance to a lodge that they should have visitors , and they had a good influence , for without their presence they might become a little bit careless in the way in which they rendered theirceremonies , but when they knew that the visitors were observing them they might perhaps
be more cautious , and do their duty in a way which might have a salutary influence upon other lodges . The visitors severally returned thanks . The Worshipful Master said he had a special toast to propose which was " The Health of Bro . Caslon . " He was about to leave them for a foreign land , and he . ( the VV . M . ) asked him as a favour that he would leave them some memento to give them a pleasing remembrance of him during his
absence . Bro . Caslon returned thanks and said he vvas under deep obligations to them for the manner which he had been received amongst them in The Great City Lodge , and he should never forget the many happy hours he had spent with them and it would be to him the greatest pleasure when he should be able to conic amongst them once more .
Bro . I'rost favoured the brethren with his performance of "Home sweet home" with variations on the pianoforte , and that beautiful air , was listened to with intense interest , evoking a heartfelt sympathy which that plaintive air is so well calculated to draw forth . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Past Masters of the Lodge . " Bro . Stevens in responding to the toast alluded to the coming revision of the Book of Constitutions , and the
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70 s . ; other amounts , per Bro . Whiskin , £ i is . 6 d . Total £ zS . Expenditure : Cash , as per instalments to Bro . Shaw , -Lia ms . 3 d . ; Balance paid Bro . Shaw , £ 17 os . yd .
Total £ 2 S . We beg to remain , dear sir and brother , yours frater nally , G . A . JEFFERIES , P . S . W . 591 , St . Mary ' s Boys' School , Aylesbury , Bucks C . F . WHISKIN , Aylesbury .
Reviews
REVIEWS
K . „ MM . B M , C-m--u- «» - « . ' ¦ " — THE REPORT OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS , 1 SS 2-.
'Ihe report and balance-sheet of tins now really great Institution are before us , and wc alike greet it with pleasure and have read it with deep satisfaction . ' - ' It tells a tale of good management , true work , and well-merited prosperity , and sets before us " facts" which we can all realize , and results which we can all appreciate . We sincerely
congratulate the Managing Committee and Bro . Hedges on the successful evidence afforded by the last report of a faithful discharge and developement of a responsible trust and most important duties . The whole " ordinary" expenditure of the Girls' School to December 31 , 1 SS 2 , is £ S 226 14 s . 2 d . This sum includes provisions , clothing , turniture , utensils , linen , coals , gas , water , general repairs ,
drugs , school books , rates , the garden and the grounds , salaries and wages , office expenses , & c . The " extraordinary" expenses , which amount to £ 34 SG 6 s . id ., include the swimming bath , ventilation , sanitary works , hydrants , repairs , painting , furniture for office , special sick expenses , university examinations , recreation of the girls , gratuities and outfitsalmoners , pensions , Sic . Thus the whole
, expenses of the lnstitution /' ordinary" and " extraordinary , ' amount to £ 11 . 713 12 s . 2 d . The balance-sheet shows apparently total receipts of £ 20 , 24 6 12 s . 2 d ., but the actual receipts are £ i 5 , 7 fiG is . yd . Balance of 1 SS 1 £ i 4 So 10 5 Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter ... 1 G 0 10 o
From Lodges and Brethren 13 > 927 s 4 Dividends 12 G 0 o o Purchase ... 17 s > ° ° Musical Instruction iSG 7 6 Interest on Deposit 44 ' 4 - Small Sums S 11 9 Transferred from Deposit Account ... 3000 o 0
£ 20 , 246 12 2 Per contra we have : Ordinary Expenditure £ S 22 G 14 2 Extraordinary Expenditure 34 S 6 5 1 Purchase of Stock 3000 o o On Deposit 4000 o o Balance - ' 533 ' 2 11
£ 2 Q , 24 G 12 2 We are informed that considerable liabilities still exist for sanitary alterations , drainage , and improvements , and that the money placed at " deposit" is placed there to meet these claims . As we said before , wc sincerely congratulate all concerned in the careful management and successful results of this excellent institution and almost unique educational establishment . There are now 231 J girls receiving the inestimable benefits of a first-rate education .
THE WILTSHIRE MASONIC CALENDAR . This little volume , edited by our esteemed friend and brother , W . Nott , is again before us in its very valuable information in regard to the Province of Wiltshire . It is an admirable little compilation . Bro . W . Nott is well known in connection with his zealous efforts as Secretary of the Charity Committee .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
, 221 CHARLES SACKVILLE .
I have no wish to prolong a discussion which in the circumstances is likely to prove interminable , but there are one or two points in " Dryasdust ' s " last note which with your permission I will notice . In the first place , I see nothing strange in a foreigner , as Natter vvas , not accurately describing an English nobleman , that is of course on the supposition that the " Carolus Sackville " of his medal
and the Charles Sackville , commonly called the Earl of Middlesex , arc one and th ' c same person . It is not many years since all English ladies and gentlemen , whether titled or untitled , were known in France as " miladis" and " milors" respectively , and even now there is a certain grotesque way of describing English folk with titles which is vcrv laughable to their fellow countrymen . That Natter
. should have got hold of Lord Middlesex ' s true name is in tavour of my theory , that the probabilities incline towards the identity of the two said persons rather than that there were two Charles Sackvilles , of whom one had the distinguishing title of Earl of Middlesex , at Florence , in or about The year 1733 . As I remarked in my last communication , comparative nobodies were not in the habit of making the
< rrand tour , and whoever Natter ' s " Carolus Sackville " may have been , it may be taken for granted , that , lie was a person of distinction or a medal would not have been struck in his honour . The chances are that Freemasonry found its way into Italy through the medium of English travellers who had been initiated into its mysteries , and it must have
made some progress by 1737 to have been thought worthy of excommunication by Gaston , the last of the Mediccan Grand Dukes of Tuscany , who published an edict against it in that year . Nor do 1 attach much importance to the absence of any mention or trace " of this Florentine lodge in our English records . " Not much care was bestowed on them or we should not find such an entry as " 65 , St . Rooks-
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hill , near Chichester , Sussex , in the reign of Julius Cresar . " —see List No . 12 , appendix , Gould's " Four Old Lodges "or that no mention vvas made of the " English lodge at Bordeaux" which had " met since 1732 " till 1769—see " extract from list for 1769 " in same appendix . ^ As to " Dryasdust's" remarks , "But it is a very curious and striking fact , explain it as you will , that this " Magister Florenfinus ' of 1733 cared so little about the Order that he
took no notice of it in England , even though his friend and patron , Frederick Prince of Wales joined it . _ It would have been the most reasonable and likely thing in the world if Lord Middlesex was really a Freemason to be present on such an occasion , especially as he formed part of the Prince's household . " Allow me to say that , as far as my researches have gone , it was not till after his marriage with Grace Boyledaughter and sole heiress of Viscount Shannon ,
, that Lord Middlesex became a member of the Prince ' s household . He was married in the latter half of 1744 . Horace Walpole writing to Mann on 9 th November , 1744 , says , " Nothing happens ; nothing has since 1 wrote last but Lord Middlesex ' s wedding , which was over above a week before it was known . " On 24 th June , 1745 , he tells his friend "Lady Middlesex is Mistress of the Robes" to the Princess of Wales , and on 23 rd February , 1747 , that
Lord Middlesex " is going to be Master of the Horse to the Prince of Wales . " But the Prince of Wales was initiated in 1737 , and therefore unless Lord Middlesex held some office about the Prince ' s person , of which I am not advised , before he became Master of the Horse as above , his absence on the occasion of his royal friend and patron ' s initiation is not remarkable . We do not read of his Royal Highness taking any very active part in Freemasonry , and
in speaking of his death in 1751 , Preston says it occurred at a time when he might have been of service to the Fraternity . At all events on the principle of "like master , like man , " a society whose proceedings did not greatly interest the Prince of Wales , would not he likely to receive much notice from his Master of the Horse , especially when his time vvas so occupied with operatic speculations and nolitics . Lastlv . let me point out to " Dryasdust , " as
I have done before , that I do not argue " that because the ' medal' is there it proves" my case , for I have already said that the case is one of " not proven " in the present state of our knowledge ; but I repeat that while the facts are not conclusive of Lord Middlesex ' s identity with the "Carolus Sackville" of Natter ' s medal , they furnish "a curiously impressive chain of circumstantial evidence in favour of that proposition . " However , does anyone know of a Charles Sackville not bearing the courtesy title of " Earl
of Middlesex , " or , indeed , any title , who visited Florence in or about the year 1733 , and did something in connection with Masonry which was deemed worthy of being commemorated by this medal ; or did Natter invent "Charles Sackville " and the lodge at Florence of which he vvas " Magister " ? I do not see that it matters much in respect of the question at issue what Natter may have done at' St . Petersburgh or elsewhere close on thirty years after the date of the medal . G . B . A .
, j A CURIOUS JEWEL . Although I read all you print about curious jewels and other relics of the past I rarely have the opportunity of inspecting any Masonic treasures . Calling on a friend last week I was shown a jewel which had been found on the seat of a railway carriage . It is similar to the regulation Royal Arch jewel except that instead of the triangles there
is an altar standing on a pavement , and over the altar two columns and an arch , the latter being minus the keystone . The jewel bears the date 1 S 20 , and the name of maker " Abraham and Levy , Bath . " Any brother who has lost the above jewel should communicate with me , and any explanation as to the meaning and use of the jewel will oblige , yours fraternally , HENRY LOVEGROVE .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ilasonrji .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the Gth inst . Among those prefent were Bros . Webb , VV . M . ; Cockburn , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Appleton , J . W . ; J . Speedy , l . P . M . ; W . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Stranger , S . D . ; Cooper , | . D . ; Bates , l . G . ; Cruse , D . C ; Meredyth , W . S . ; Plowman , A . W . S . ; Koch , P . M . ; G .
Everett , P . M . ; Higgins , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Kohlcr , P . M . ; Palmer , Stokes , Foalc , Collett , Buxton , Barry , ^ Keinhardt , Tyler , and others . The visitors were Bros . Francis , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Ayling , W . M . 97 s ; Tuson , P . M . 871 ; Boswell , P . M . 1339 ; Rice , S . D . 177 ; Harvey , 177 ; Purvis , 749 ; Collingridge , 1 G 77 ; Matz , 1 S 39 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed Bro . Lear was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Mr . James Dennis and it proved to be unanimous , but through unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . The ceremony ol installation was then performed by Bro . Webb , assisted by Bros . Higgins , P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; and Ayling , W . M . ySs . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Webb , l . P . M . ; Appleton , S . W . ;
Stranger , J . W . ; W . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Cooper , S . D . ; Plowman , J . D . ; Meredyth , I . G . ; Collett , D . C . ; Foale , W . S . ; and La Feuillade , A . W . S . Previously to the lodge being closed the sum of five pounds was voted to the vvidow and family of a late brother . The banquet vvas served in the large hall , which vvas tastefully decorated , and the whole proceedings were under
the management of Bro . Buxton whose exertions gave unqualified satisfaction to all present . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . "The Health of the W . M . " was warmly proposedjby the l . P . M . _ . In the course of his reply the Worshipful Master expressed his gratitude to the brethren for having elected him to fill so high a position in the lodge . He was aware of the great responsibilities of the office , but he would endeavour
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with the assistance of the Past Masters to discharge them to the best of his ab'lity . " The Installing Master " followed , accompanied by the presentation of a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Webb briefly responded . "The Visitors " came next in order and vvas responded to by Bros . Francis and Ayling . " The toast of " The Past Masters " was then given and
was acknowledged by Bros . Koch and G . Everett . "The Treasurer and Secretary" having been proposed Bros . Mann and Stuart responded . "The Health of the Officers " brought the proceedings to a conclusion . During the evening the brethren were highly entertained by the vocal abilities of Miss Alice Sugden , Mr . Bailey , and Bro . Joseph Matz .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The fifth meeting of the season of this lodge vvas held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and , no doubt on account of the very unfavourable weather , was but thinly attended . Bros . Kibble , W . M . ; Keeble , S . W . j Baber , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , Treas . ; Blackie , Sec ; and all the assistant offices were presentbesides
, several Past Masters and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Ernest Milton Caslon was raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably conducted by the W . M ., after which Bro . Small vvas entrusted with the Second Degree , which vvas equally well performed . Bro . Hamer , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Postans who had given notice of motion , moved
" 1 hat the sum of 25 guineas be voted from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and placed on the W . M . 's list on his serving as Steward at the ensuing festival , " which having been seconded was put and unanimously agreed to . The case of a brother applying for assistance at the last lodge , to whom a donation was made , vvas again brought before the
lodge and it appearing that the inquiries not proving satisfactory it was resolved that no further assistance should be given . After some communications had been received the lod < re vvas closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . Xt the conclusion of the repast and on the withdrawal of the cloth the Worshipful Master gave " The Oueen . " which
vvas followed by the " National Anthem , " well sung by Bro . Cozens , who accompanied himself on the pianoforte . The Worshipful MasteV said that the next toast was that of "The Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons , " whose services since his connection with the Craft were so well known and esteemed , and he had only to mention his name to evoke the heartiest applause . This
toast vvas enthusiastically received . The Worshipful Master said the next toast lie had the honour of proposing he should do so without preface , as it was "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Stevens , P . M ., said in proposing the next toast he
should also not indulge in any preface as it vvas a standing toast , for by an unwritten law of the lodge they were bound to show respect to any one who occupied the chair , and he was sure they would never do r o with greater sincerity than on the present occasion . Therefore he had great pleasure in calling their attention to what he might designate as the toast of the evening , inasmuch as they had net that nisrht
a newly-initiated brother amongst them . Their VV . Master who was installed in October last was about to leave the chair , and he ( Bro . Stevens ) trusted that he would be the means of leaving some work for his successor , but he thought they might congratulate themselves on his efficient working of the lodge , and under his kindly rule the prestige of the lodge had been kept up during his year of office .
He looked upon him with great pride as one of the first initiates in the lodge , and he might say that very few members had gone through the chair with the same efficiency as their present VV . Master . He therefore asked them to accept this toast in as hearty , cordial , and enthusiastic a manner as it deserved , which vvas " The Health of the Worshipful Master . "
The Worshipful Master in reply said he must make a few remarks on the too flattering manner in which Bro . Stevens had proposed his health , but he appreciated the very cordial shake of the hand' he received from all the members , and it would be a matter of regret to him when the time should come for him to cease to occupy the chair , as his time for doing so vvas coming to an end . He had
however the satisfaction of knowing that the brother who would follow him would do the work better than he had done or he had been able to do it . He thanked the brethren for that kindly expression of their feelings towards him , and having had bis day he knew he should be worthily succeeded by the brother who would follow him in the chair .
I he Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose vvas one always favourably received in that lodge as it was'I The Health of the Visitors . " It was a matter of great importance to a lodge that they should have visitors , and they had a good influence , for without their presence they might become a little bit careless in the way in which they rendered theirceremonies , but when they knew that the visitors were observing them they might perhaps
be more cautious , and do their duty in a way which might have a salutary influence upon other lodges . The visitors severally returned thanks . The Worshipful Master said he had a special toast to propose which was " The Health of Bro . Caslon . " He was about to leave them for a foreign land , and he . ( the VV . M . ) asked him as a favour that he would leave them some memento to give them a pleasing remembrance of him during his
absence . Bro . Caslon returned thanks and said he vvas under deep obligations to them for the manner which he had been received amongst them in The Great City Lodge , and he should never forget the many happy hours he had spent with them and it would be to him the greatest pleasure when he should be able to conic amongst them once more .
Bro . I'rost favoured the brethren with his performance of "Home sweet home" with variations on the pianoforte , and that beautiful air , was listened to with intense interest , evoking a heartfelt sympathy which that plaintive air is so well calculated to draw forth . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Past Masters of the Lodge . " Bro . Stevens in responding to the toast alluded to the coming revision of the Book of Constitutions , and the