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CONTENTS .

EPOIU-3 or MAECNIC MEETINGS : — trraft Masonry 4 ° I Red Cross of Constantine 4 01 The Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Lodge of Quebec 4 ° rr Masonic Sermon .... ; 4 ° n Consecration ofthe Hereward Mark Lodge 403 The Restoration of St . Alban ' s Ahbcy 40 J

I'recmas-ons Dinners 4 ° 3 The Granil Orient of France 403 Ebb and Flow 4 ° 4 Masonic and General Tidings 404 The Ministerial Fish Dinner 494 Reviews 4 ° S Masonic Notes and Queries 4 ° o Notes on Art , & c 4 ° S The Visit of the Princess of Wales to the Girls' School 406

The Grand Lodge of Scotland 406 Our Wandering Freemasons 406 The Grand Lodge of Oucbec and the Grand Lodge of Scotland 7 . 407 The Girl ' s School 407 CURREM'OMIENCE : — London Votes for the Charities 407 The Cornish Brethren and Truro Cathedral 408

Threatened Masonic Drsruptron 408 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 40 S London Charity Union 408 Obituary 408 Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire 409 Provincial Grand Lodge of C rnwall » 4 O 0 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 411 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., 412

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NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1559 ) . —On Saturday last was held , at the New Cross Public Hall , the usual quarterly business meeting of this flourishing lodge . There were present Bros . Waller Simmonds , VV . M . ; Ernest E . Smith , J . D ., acting as S . W . ; Louis Beck ( W . M . Rothesay ) , | . W . ; H . Green , ( P . M . 127 c , Sec ) , S . D . ; T , Grummant , D . C , acting as | . D . ; W . Cowley , I . G . ; Moss , W . S . ; F .

Walters , P . G . J . W . Middx ., Treas . ; H . Keeble , P . M ., Sec ; A . B . Church , Tyler ; T . Metham , Knibbs , Swain , Thornton , H . Metham , Steers , Pevcrle-y , Clark , and Piicst . The following visitois were also present : Bros . J . Miller , 6 5 ; G . Herring , 205 ; L . Extame , 710 ; T . R . Macliff , 913 ; W . Bull , 1 23 . 5 ; D . Smith , 132 ft ; P . Brown , 1326 . Lodge having been opened and thc minutes of the last meeting

read and confirmed , Bro . W . Bull , M . R . C . S ., was unanimously elected a joining men . btr . The W . M ., through indisposition , was compelled to leave thc chair , his place being kindly taken by Uro . K . Walters , who after raising Bro . Priest to thc Sublime Degree , conferred the benefits and privileges of Fcilow Craft 011 Bros . Clark and Pevcrley . Mr . Whicliclow , a candidate for initiation , was then admitted , and impressively received in due form into the

Orelcr , Bio . Walters acquitting himself with his usual histrionic excellence . This concluding the business of the day , lodge was closed , and the brethren beat a retreat to the banqueting hall , where real gooel business was done to an excellent repast . The W . M . was faced by jovial Bro . Green , while Bro . Beck reigned jubilant in the south . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having received due honour , the brethren gave themselves up to a musical and vocal eicniiitr .

COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . — I be ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the Oth inst . There were present Bror =. | . Black , W . M . ; VV . Shilton , P . M ., as S . W . ; T . Bird , J . VV . j VV . Taylor , P . M . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M , nnd Org . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ( Freemason ) ; T . C . Robinson , Sec . ; H .

Peacock . I . G . ; Jos . Hewson , Tyler ; C . H . M'Call , J . Ftaron , J . Towers , J . Pearson . II . Harrison , S . Ferguson , J . Borrowsrale , I . Evening , R . Bailey , R . VV . Robinson , and E . L . Waugh . After the minutes were confirmed , Bro . E . L . Waugh was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and the lodge being then reduced , Mr . Henry Ritson , who had

been previously I allotcd for , was initiated into Masonry by Bro . R . Robinson , P . M . Before closing , Bro . VV . K . l-amonby , P . M ., presented to the lodge a large framed chart of the ofiicers from its commencement in 1864 , space being left fcr fifteen years longer . After a vote of thanks to the donor , on the motion of thc VV . M ., the lotlge was closed in form .

DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 105 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at ihe Derbyshire Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , August 71 I 1 , iS ; 8 . Present : Bros . G . Pipes , W . M . ; J . 6 . Manton , as S . VV . ; VV . B . Hextall , J . W . ; W . Butteifield , as Secretary ; S . Steele , S . D . ; C . D . Hart , as | . D . ; T . Day , as I . G . ; Past Masters S . Pipes , P . P . S . G . D ., and J ,

Worsnop , P . l' . G . P ., and a number of other brethien , including the following visitors : W . F . Cox , P . M . Hartington , No . 1021 , Barrow-in-Humess , '; G . T . Wright , P . M . 731 , and P . P . G . J . W . Derbyshire ; J . R . Hudson , 859 ; J . H . Richardson , 940 ; and Wm . Johnson . The opening business having been disposed of , the ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Carr , and found clear . The lodge was then advanced to the Second Degree , and ' Bro . Baxter

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tested as to his eligibility for the Third ; the result of the test being satisfactory , he retired . Thc lodge was then advanced to the Third Degree , Bit ,. Baxter was re-admitted , and raised in solemn form . The S . W . afteiwards delivered the charge relating to the Third Degree to Bros . Hcfford , Arnold , and Baxter . The lodge being lowered by successive stages to the First Degree , the W . M . made the usual enquiries , and the name of another candidate for the

mysteries of Fieemasonry was submitted . This finishing the work of the evening , the lodge was adjourned until September 4 th . It was a matter of mutual congratulation amongst the brethren , that notwithstanding the fact that August was a general " holiday" month , the attendance was a good average one , and although several of the regular officers were absent , taking advantage of the season , the ceremonies had been most successfully performed , auguring a continued prosperity for the lodge .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1 G 11 ) . —This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 12 th inst . The VV . M ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , presided , and was well supported by officers rvnd brethen . Several visitors were present , including Bros . C . F . Matier and C . Foster , of Leeds . Three brethren were raised to the degree of M . M . ; Bro . R . W . Hollon , P . M . 23 6 , was proposed as

a joining member , and a candidate was proposed for the ballot . 'St the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M . said he wished to thank the brethren of the lodge , and especially the S . W . ( Bro . J . S . Cumberland ) , for their support at their very successful gathering to welcome the American Masonic Pilgrims . When , by the courteous invitation of Bro . George Kenning , he had subsequently met the

Americans at Freemasons' Tavern , several of them had spoken to him of the very happy memories that would always dvvell in their minds of their visit to York , where they had not only been treated most generously , but hael met with such a genuine warmth of Masonic feeling that they had felt at once perfectly at home amongst the descendants of the old York Masons . Several presentations were made to

the lodge , including a set of valuable photographs of English cathedrals by Bro . J . P . Husband , and a curious old work on the Crceels of the World by Bro . A . T . B . Turner , who were severally thanked for their liberality . At the festive board , round which the brethren met after lodge closing , the grand old Dutch Masonic flagon , the propirty of the lodge , excited much admiration . It has been

monted on a handsome stand of ebony , travelling on wheels , and inlaid with silver bands and shields , bearing suitable Masonic emblems , the name of the lodge appearing in the centre in letters of acacia wood . " Prosperity to the Eboratum Lodge , " which has just passed its second anniversary of consecration , was for thc first time drank from this loving cup , which bears the date of 1098 .

LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this high , prosperous , and well-conducted lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday afternoon , the Sth inst ., when there was an unusually large and influential gatheiing of members and visitors , attracted by the special interest of

the occasion , and demonstrating the lodge has not lost any of its excellent position by being transplanted from the suburbs to the town . Bro . J . Williams , VV . M ., occupied the chair of K . S . nt the opening of thc lodge , and he was supported hy Bros . R . Maitin , jun ., P . M . ; J . Edginton , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , P . M . ; Captain Williams , P . M . ; T . Davis , S . W . ; G . Musker , J . W . ; VV . Brown , Treas . ; A .

D . Hesketh , Sec . ; A . Barclay , S . D . ; T . 0 . Dutton , J . D . ; J . O . Rea , I . G . ; H . C . Haynes , S . ; T . Wareing , S . ; and P . Ball , Tyler . The members present were Bros . T . Davis , | . P . Parry , T . E . Evans , D . Ritchie , B . Wilson , H . Sawyer , J . Blundell , R . Baines , J . H . Tyson , R . Gall , S . A . Romain , W . C . Higgins , R . Hargreaves , J . Rushton , ) . Wright , A . Thons , .. . Holden , T . Holden , A .

Smith , J . Waddell , E . Paull , T . H . Pence , J . Newport , S . Wilkinson , J . Carlendcr , J . Mclntire , P . J . Beckmann , J . B . McKenzie , 1 . Roberts , W . W . Chapman , G . Collings , T . Burrows , W . H . Gick , J . Thompson , C . Williams , and others . Thc list of visitors included the names of Bros . J . K . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . Leatham , 594 ; R . Harley , 1473 ;

H . Burrows , I . P . M . 673 ; J . Devaynes , P . M . 067 ; J . b . Jackson , P . M . O 67 , P . G . S . ; R . Ing , P . M ., Treas . 594 ; D . Jackson , W . M . O 73 ; A Morrison , W . M . 11 . 70 ; R . Rhodes , 477 ; P . L ? rsen , P . M . 594 ; J . Seddon , S . D . O 73 ; T . Falshaw , J . D . 673 ; W . Healing , P . M . 1094 j W . J . Chapman , W . M . 1 O 09 ; J . W . Williams , W . M . 135 O ; L . Herman , J . W . O 73 ; A . Woolrich , S . W . 135 O , Treas .

1609 ; W . Cottrell , P . M . 823 ; J . Le Comber , I . P . M . 594 ; J . Brackenbury , S . W . O 73 ; W . T . May , P . M . 67 V > . !• ' ?•Callow , P . M . 673 and 1505 ; J . Bailey , G 67 ; R . C . Yelland , P . M . 1094 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 ; H . Hunt , P . M . 594 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed n ; m . con . and afterwards the W . M ., Bro . J . Williams , proceeded to install

Bro . Thomas Davis as his successor in the chair _ for the ensuing year , thc charges being given by Bro . R ' Martin , jun ., P . M . This invariably interesting ceremony was so well perlomed by Bros . Williams and Martin as to elicit the well-merited compliment of a special vote of thanks at thc close , proposed by Bro . T . B . Myers , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Edginton , P . M ., and carried unanimously . The following brethren were invested officers

forthe coming year : — Bros . J . Will : . ms , I . P . M . ; R . Martin , jun ., P . M ., D . C . ; G . Musker , S . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , J . W . ; W . Brown , Treasurer ( re-elected for the ioth time ) ; A . Barclay , Secretary ; T . O . Dutton , S . D . ; J . O . Rea , J . D . ; H . C . Haynes , I . G . ; T . Wareing , S . S . ; T . Holden , J . S . ; j . H . Tyson and F . Wright , Assistant Stewards . On the motion of Bro . T . B . Myers , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Edginton , P . M ., Bro . Peter Ball was unani-

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mously elected Tyler of the lodge in room of th late Bro . Monk , who had died since the last meeting and whose decease was greatly regretted . Bro . J . Skeaf P . G . O ., presided at the organ during the ceremony , being ably aided in his musical efforts by Bro . T . B . Myers , P . M . After business the brethren banqueted in the large dining room under the presidency of Bro . T . Davis , the newly

installed W . M . who pointedly proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . During the after-dinner procedings the W . M ., presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , set with brilliants , to Bro . J . Williams , I . P . M ., as a token of the esteem of the brethren . The proceedings were of a pleasant nature , capital songs being given by Bros . Edginton , Hobarr , Ratford , Wilkinson . Musker , Myers , & c .

The annual picnic in connection with the lodge took place at Eaton Hall , Chester , on Thursday last , and was attended with considerable success . Thc train left Lime-street Station , Liverpool , about 10 . 30 a . m ., arriving at Chester at 11 . 25 a . m . Dinner was provided at the Grosvenor Hotel at 12 noon prompt , and barges were provided at Mr . Dodd ' s 23 , The Groves , near

the Suspension Bridge , at 2 p . m ., to convey the members and their friends to Eaton Hall , arrangements having been made to admit the party to the grounds free of charge . The barges were timed to leave Eccleston Ferry at 5 . 15 p . m ., to convey the party back to Chester , where tea was provided at the Grosvenor Hotel at 7 p . m . Tbe special train was announced to leave Cheater at 8 . 40 p . m . for Lime-street Station .

GREAT STANMORE . — A > ercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The fourth regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , Great Stanmore , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when the following brethren were present Bros . G . T . Tidcombe , W . M . ; Ebbs , S . W . ; Marshall , J . W . ; Veal , Sec . ; Roy , S . D . ; Long , J . D . ; Meek , I . G . ; Vincent , I . P . M . ; Helsdon , P . M . ; Garrod , P . M . ;

Middleton , Tyler ; Pontchalon , Smith , Thompson , Hancock , Johnson , Squire , and W . F . Middleton . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the W . M . at 3 . 15 . The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballet was then taken for Mr . F . Blackman , Mr . C . L . Biggs , and Mr . D . Schmidt as candidates fcr Masonry , and having been approved , the two latter gentlemen were

in due course ably initiated by the W . M . Bro . Benskin , W . M . 404 , was also balloted tor and accepted as a joining member . Bro . W . Hancock , on the lodge being opened in the Second Degree , and proving himself efficient in the usual questions , was sent forward for preparation , and the ceremony of raising , which had stood over from last meeting , was ( on the lodge being opened by the W . M . in the

Third Degree ) very ably performed by the I . P . M . On the W . M . making the usual enquiries , the Secretary read letter of resignation from Bro . Hunt , I . G ., which was received with great regret , and Bro . Meek was duly invested by the W . M . to the vacant office . Several small matters having been disposed of the lodge was closed at 6 . 15 . The usual banquet followed , and passed off satisfactorily .

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COCKERMOUTH . —Dykes Conclave ( No . 3 6 ) . —This conclave held its annual assembly on Wednesday , August 7 th , in the rooms of the Skiddaw ( Craft ) Lodge . The members mustered at noon , when there were present Em . Sir Knights Edward Tyson , M . P . S . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . S ., H . P . ( Freemason ); XV . ishilton , P . S . j Sir Knights P . Mandle , V . E ., M . P . S . elect ; R . Bailey , S . G .,

V . E . elect ; T . Bird , J . G . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , Treas . and Org . •, I . Evening , Reg . ; J . Gardiner , Pref . ; W . Lamonby , Sr . Br . ; H . Moncrieff , Steward ; and several others . After the conclave had been opened , the minutes of the assembly held at Cockermouth , in April , were read and confirmed . Bro . Jos . Hewson , Tyler of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , was then accepted as a candidate ( serving knight ) , and being

admitted , was installed , proclaimed , and invested as Knight of thc Order by the M . P . S . on the throne of C , the High Prelate also delivering the historical oration . Sir Knight R . Bailey , V . E . elect , was next presented , and all below thc priestly rank having retired , a college was opened , when he was duly consecrated Viceroy for the ensuing year by the M . P . S . Sir Knight T . Mandle was next presented

as M . P . S . elect , and all below the Eminent and Perfect grade retiring , a senate was opened , and the new M . P . S . was enthroned by Em . Sir Knight W . F . Lamonby , P . S . The senate and college were next severally closed , and , on the main body of the Sir Knights being re-admitted , the officers for the year were invested as follows : —Sir Knights W . Armstrong , S . G . ; Jas . Black , J . G . ; J . R .

Banks , H . P . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , Treas . and Org . j Jas . Gardiner , Rec . ; W . Lamonby , Pref . ; Jos . Abbott , St . Br . ; W . F . Lamonby , Orator ; H . Peacock , H . ; H . Moncrieff , Almoner ; I . Evening , Steward ; J . Melmore , D . C . Sir Knight Jos . Hewson was elected Sentinel , and invested as such . The Treaourer then submitted his balance sheet , which showed a very satisfactory statement , there being a

surplus of over £ 2 in hand , with all the prospective year ' s dues to receive . The conclave was finally closed in F . U . Z . Subsequently the Sir Knights were invited by the new Sovereign and Viceroy to partake of an elegant luncheon , at Sir Knight Peacock ' s , the Rampant Bull . A most harmonious afternoon was spent , under the presidency of the two Principals , the toasts including "The Prince of Wales ,

Grand Master of England ; " " The Earl of Zetland , M . L Grand Sovereign of the Order ; " "The Earl of Bective , M . P ., M . I . Past Grand Sovereign ; " "The Members of the Grand Imperial Council ; " "Col . Whitwell , M . P ., Chief Intendant General for Cumberland and Westmorland ; " " The Newly-Enthroned Sovereign , and Prosperity to Dykes Conclave ; " " The Past Sovereigns of Dykes Conclave ; " "The Newly-Consecrated Viceroy , " and others .