Masonic Notes.

The Grand Chapter of New Brunswick held its annual convocation on the day following . The Grand Officers for the year are Comps . B . Lester Peters , G . Z . ; James

McNichol , D . G . Z . ; A . Burchell , G . H . ; E . Tweedie , G . J . ; T . Nisbet Robertson , G . S . E . ; J . T . Whitlock , G . S . N . ; and J . H . Leonard , G . Treasurer . The number of subscribing companions is 3 86 .

* * * The annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick was held in St . John , on the 23 rd April last . From the Grand Secretary ' s report we gather that the number of subscribing Masons in this jurisdiction on

the 27 th December , 1888 , was 1880 , the number of lodges being 32 . The principal Grand Officers for this year are Bros . Thomas Walker , M . D ., M . W . G . M . ; George

M . Jarvis , D . G . M . ; John D . Short , S . G . W . ; Alex . Burchell , J . G . W . ; Rev . A . MacDougall , G . Chaplain ; Henry J . Thorne , G . Treasurer ; and Edwin J . Wetmore , G . Secretary .

Sir Kni g ht John J . Wimple , G . C , presided at the 17 th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Nebraska , which was held at York on the 30 th April last . This is a very active jurisdiction , and , therefore , it will be readil y imagined that the reports represented the

order to be in a flourishing condition . There are 21 commanderies , and the number of members is 1132 . The receipts amounted to . S 1 S 72 , the General Fund to

S 4744 , and the disbursements to 81292 , with two other items of § 300 each in respect of jewel fund and reprint fund . Sir Knight H . Gibbons was installed G . C , and Sir Knight W . R . Bowen was re-elected G . Recorder .

I he 27 th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Tennessee was held at Murfreesborough , on the 14 th and 15 th May last , under the presidency of Sir Kni ght G . B . Wilson . There are 14

commanderies in the jurisdiction , and the total membership is 880 . Sir Kni ght William C . Smith is G . Commander for the current year , and Sir Kni ght George C . Connor G . Recorder .

The corner-stone of the Michigan Masonic Home was laid with full Masonic ceremonial at Grand Rapids , Mich ., on the 21 st May last . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Hon . W . Irving Babcock , M . W . G . M .

the usual oration being delivered by Bro . the Hon . Hugh McCurdy . Last , but not least , the sum of 816 , 000 ( . £ 3200 ) was contributed towards the cost of erection at the gathering . This is an excellent record for a single day ' s work .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft riDasom ^ . provincial Meetings .

ELSTRKE . KingSWOOd Lodge ( No . 227 S ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth " inst ., under the presidency of the acting I . P . M ., Bro . John Petch , P . M ., supported by Bros . E . Blinkhorn , P . M . ; H . T . Nell , acting S . W . ; Geo . T . Chretien , acting j . W . ; W . Ball , P . M ., Secretary ; C . M . Coxon , S . D . ; * T . C . Ber « - acting J . D . ; W . H . Aplin , I . G . ; G . Couchman , Tyle ?; T . Williams , Asst . Tyler ; R . W . Nicole , E . H . Moore , and J . W . Rattenbury . The following brethren were visitors : Bros . T . C . Berg , I . P . M . 1613 ; T . A . Blyth 1 S 04 ; J . Copestick , P . M . S 6 9 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; T . H . Martin , VV . M . 13 S 5 ; S . Scott-Young , VV . M . " - > G R Wright , P . S . VV . 454 ( S . C ) , Newfoundland ; A . Rodger , P . b . W 454 ( S . C ) , Newfoundland ; and L . H . Ingram , Lodge Kilwinning , Ontario . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bros . E . H , Moore , R . VV . Nicol ! , and T . Williams were raised to the Degree of M . M . The ceremony in the case of the two first-named brethren being ably performed by the Secretary , Bro . W . Ball , P . M ., by his wish . Bro . J . VV . Rattenbury , was passed to the Degree of F . C . The candidate for initiation was unable to attend . He will , therefore , present himself at the next meeting . The names of two gentlemen , candidates for initiation , were proposed and seconded , and that of one brother as a joining member . This completing the business , the lods ' e was closed . °

I he brethren afterwards reassembled for the banquet , and the W . M . proposed the customary toasts , coui ) lin " with that of " 1 he Prov . G . M . and the Prov . Grand Officers " the name of Bro . Copestick , P . P . G . W ., assuring him ofthe pleasure it gave the lodge at any time to receive visits from the Prov . Grand Oflicers .

Bro . Copestick , P . P . G . W , i „ reply , thanked thebrethren tor the hearty reception accorded to the toast . He eulogised the 1 row G . M . for the services he rendered to Freemasonrv in his province , and trusted that the Kingswood LocKe mHit at no very distant date , be again honoured by the ° presence of the Prov . G . M , Bro . I . F . Halsey , M . P . This remark was very warmly received . Bro . K Blinkhorn P . AI , proposed "The Health of the acting VV . M , " which was replied to .

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The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " saying it was with a large amount of pleasure that they welcomed their visitors on that occasion ; they were delighted to have the opportunity of extending such hospitality as was within their means to distinguished brethren of the province , from London , and from our distant colonies , and hoped that it might often be their privilege to

do so . They had visitors that evening- who had been amongst them before—notably , Bro . Scott Young , who had again so kindly assisted in the musical arrangements , and to whom they were much indebted . Hc was also pleased to welcome the VV . M . of another lodge in the province , Bro . Martin , 13 S 5 . This toast was received very heartily .

Bro . Wright , 454 ( S . C ) , Newfoundland , in reply , said it was the second time hc had visited the Kingswood Lodge , and hc might tell the brethren that whenever hc was on this side of the Atlantic , if he did not receive an invitation to visit them , he should feel aggrieved . He was delighted to be present . He might also say that the report which appeared in the Freemason of the meeting at which he was

present before was copied in their colonial papers , and special reference was made to thc hearty manner in which thc colonial visitors bad been received . It was also brought under the notice of his lodge , and was hailed with much satisfaction , and thc minutes of the Tasker Lodge , No . 454 , Newfoundland , had a record of the event . Bro . Rodger , P . S . W . of thc same lodge , also spoke in

very cordial terms of the kindly feelings shown them by their brethren in the Old Country . Bro . Scott-Young , W . M . 22 G , said he was becoming a frequent visitor . He was pleased to meet again the brethren from the colonies , as their presence showed the universality of the science . He complimented the lodge on the work done .

Bro . Ingram , Ontario , thauked the brethren for the reception accorded them . He was much impressed by the working on this side , as well as by the kindly welcomes he received . He could not say that Freemasonry would make a bad man a good one , but he was convinced that it would make a good man a better one . Bros . ' Copestick , Martin , Berg , and Blyth also briefly

acknowledged thc compliment . The W . M . proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary . " He regretted the absence of their worthy Treasurer , Bro . Pheasant , through indisposition ; he could only say of him that he was a splendid officer of thc lodge , and knew well how to take care of the funds . Bro . W . Ball , P . M , Sec , replied , thanking thebrethren

on behalf of the Treasurer . For himself , he was about to cross the Atlantic again , and should , unfortunately , bc absent at thc next meeting . He hoped the brethren would think of him when the Tyler ' s toast was given—not as a poor and distressed brother , but as one who desired a speedy return to his native land . "The Health of thc Oliicers" having been given and

acknowledged , Bro . Wright , Newfoundland , claimed indulgence from the VV . M . on behalf of the visitors . They had received so much kindness from the brethren that they could not separate without drinking with thc utmost heartiness and goodwill" Prosperity to the Kingswood Lodge . "

The W . M . briefly thanked the visitors for their good wishes so ably expressed . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . _ Bros . Scott-Young , Blyth , Moore , and Blinkhorn assisted in promoting the harmony of the evening by contributing some excellent songs , and the meeting proved a very pleasant and successful one .

^FRI / . 1 NGTON . Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 7 th inst . In the absence of the W . M , Bro . B . Craig , P . M , Sec , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . J . Wilkinson , S . W . ; ] . Wakefield , J . W . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M , Treas . ; A . Cross , S . D . ; J . Singers , J . D . ; VV . Simon , l . G . ; J . Maleham and Thos . Pickering , Stwds . ; J .

Gordon , Tyler ; J . Webb , VV . Jones , VV . Shaw , D . Dixon , Hutchinson , 371 ; M . Barnes , 1267 ; and others . The minutes having been readandconfii-med , fourcandidates were balloted for and initiated , and two passed . An apology was read from Bro . Hartly , VV . M , who was unavoidably absent . One candidate was proposed , and , with other general business transacted , and "Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was closed .

HERNE BAY . Ethelbert Lodge ( No . 2099 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th instant , at the Masonic Rooms , Beach-street , and was well attended by the brethren of the district . The following visitors were present : Bros . F . Goodchild , 1 743 ; W . Ramsey , P . M . 1745 ; G . Wallace , P . M . 907 ; R . Blake , 972 , P . P . A .

G . D . C ; I-I . M . Maugham , Chaplain 1915 ; A . VV . Horton , 429 ; G . Barton , 1915 , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . A . Barber , P . M . 279 and 1391 , P . P . G . P . ; C . M . Driffield , 1915 ; W . G . Stidolph , VV . M . 1 C 7 S ; A . Bassington , P . M . 167 S ; W . H . Crouch , S 60 ; and R . M . Mercer , VV . M . 31 . The lodge having been opened by Bro . H . C Jones , W . M , Bro . the Rev . W . E . Malaher was duly passed to

thc Degree of F . C , after which Bro . C J . I Iogbin was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . J . S . VVhite was then installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Jones . The newly-appointed W . M . then chose his officers as follows : Bros . II . C . Jones , I . P . M . ; E . A . C . Larkin , S . VV . ; C . Salari , I . W . ; E . T . J . Adams , Treas . ; F . A . Pullen ,

P . M , Sec ; C . VV . Welby , S . D . ; T . K . Dilnot , J . D . ; E . C . Fenoulhet , P . M , D . C ; AV . T . England , I . G . ; L . ) . Adams and VV . J . Hellyar , Stwds . ; and R . Griggs , Tyler . At the close , the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall to banquet .

HARROW . Unity Lodge ( No . 1637 ) . —The autumnal meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ioth inst , at the Railway Hotel . Bro . Jefferson , W . M , was supported by Bros . D . Stroud , P . M , as S . VV . ; Dr . Goodchild , P . M , as J . W . ; and thc rest of the officers , together with a

representative assembly of brethren , many of whom were Provincial Grand Officers . The W . M . admirably performed the ceremony of passing Bro . VV . G . Jack . Bro . Stroud was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and the Auditors being appointed , the brethren adjourned to a very excellent repast , provided by Iiro . Hamlin , the worth ) ' host , and a member of the lodge .

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LIVERPOOL . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1182 ) . — This lodge , which originally held its meetings at Wavertree some years ago , but has since , to its advantage , removed to the central habitat in Hope-street , held its annual meetinoon Thursday , the Sth inst , under circumstances which c > - ^ the assembly great eclat . The lodge has had a prosperous

year , £ 50 having been expended on the Chanties , and the retiring VV . M . has every reason to be satisfied with the wav in which the brethren have supported him . He himself toolthe chair , and was supported by Bros . ] . Pittaway , 1 . P M . J . VV . Tyson , P . M . ; T . Davey , P . P . G . P . ; J . Edward ' s ' S . VV , VV . M . elect ; W . Rawsthorne , J . VV . ; A 1 ) Hesketh , P . M , P . P . G . D . Treas . ; A . Morris , Sec ; VV p "

Ferguson , S . D . ; W . R . Parkinson , I . G . ; A . Barclay ' P . M ., D . C . ; and others . Among the visitors , who included 30 P . M . ' s , were Bros . \ V . Goodacre , P . G . Sec , P . G S B England ; VV . Lewis , S . W . 2042 ; VV . G . Walker , I ' ' 12 C 4 ; T . H . VV . Walker , P . P . G . T . ; J . VV . Wensl ' ev ' W . M . 293 ; H . J . Nicholls , W . AL 2042 ; H . Round , VV . M ' 1603 ; G . A . Harradon , P . M . 1713 ; J . De Bels Adams ' S . VV . CSo ; J . Worthy , J . VV . 1505 ; J . Hughes , P . ' 16 71 ; L . Phillips , W . M . 1356 ; B . Holgate , P . M . n ^ ! I . C . Robinson , P . G . S . ; D . Jackson , P . P . G . S . B . ; V ( ones , P . M . 220 ; ] . B . Parker , I . P . M . 6 73 ; VV . Smith ' P . M . 61 , New South Wales ; Councillor E . Paull , Pj [ ' 1356 ; E . Latham , VV . M . 594 ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O . ' and J . Tunstall , P . G . P .

I he VV . M . elect was presented by Bros . A . Barclay , P . M . and R . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . T , and the ceremony of in ' , stallation was very creditably performed by Bros . J . ft , Galloway , W . AI , and A . D . Hesketh , P . AI , after whicli thc following officers were invested : Bros . J . B . Galloway I . P . M . ; VV . Rawsthorne , S . W . ; A . Morris , J . VV . ; A . D Hesketh , P . P . G . S . B . ( re-elected ) Treas . ; VV . F . Ferguson '

Sec ; W . R . Parkinson , S . D . ; R . lunnicliffe , ] . D . ; D Lowthian , I . G . ; J . T . Shutt and J . H . Mills , Stwds . ; H . s ! Wright , Org . ( re-appointed ) ; A . Barclay , P . M , D . C . ( re-appointed ); and P . Ball , P . G . T , re-elected Tyler . Bro . Casey afterwards catered very satisfactorily for the brethren , and during the evening , which was very happily spent , a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , with collar , was presented to the I . P . M . by the W . AL , on behalf of the lodge .

SELBY . St . Germain ' s Lodge ( No . 566 ) . —On Friday , the gth instant , a large number of the brethren asemblcd , under the chairmanship of Bro . Mark Scott , W . M , when a lecture was delivered upon " The Craft , its Ancient and Modern Aspects , " by the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . AI . C . Peck , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . The lecturer detailed the

various theories as to the origin of the Craft , from Eastern lands , the Tabernacle , and the Temple , through the builders of classic nations , and the mediaeval trade guilds , referring to the recent publication of the Regius MS , which established the existence of speculative Alasonry about 1 450 ; the initiation of Elias Ashmole in 1646 ; the establishment of Grand Lodgeof England in 1717 ; the quaint customs of

thc Craft at that period ; the caricatures of Hogarth and others ; hostile and satirical publications ; rapid spread of the Craft over the European Continent ; changes introduced ; the formation and rise of the Athol Grand Lodge in 1752 ; and concluding with the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1 S 13 ; modern aspects of the Craft ; our principles and practice ; anecdotes and illustrations ; capabilities of thc Order , its charities and prosperity . The address was listened to with the most profound

attention , and at its conclusion a cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the Rev . Thos . Cheese , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap , seconded by Bro . VV . B . Bellerby , P . M , P . P . G . S . of W . After some valuable and critical observations by the the former brother and by the W . M , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to refreshments , and a most agreeable evening- was concluded .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , when the brethren present , with others , were—Bros . T . W . Morgan , VV . A'I . ; F . H . Mills , S . W . ; J . AIcKellar , J . VV . ; John Taylor , J . D , as S . D . ; George West , Stwd , as \ . D . ' i S . Wills , I . G . ; T . Prust , I . P . M . ; lohn Chapman , P . AI ,

P . P . G . D , Chap . ; John Dodge , P . AL , P . P . G . T , Ireas . ; lohn Lane , P . M , P . P . G . R . ; 1 . E . Newton , Tyler ; V . Lauzell , W . Hill , C . Hill , E . Henley , R . Pickard , VV . HSnell , and VV . Thomas , 1 S 9 . The lodge being formed and opened by the VV . AI , tne minutes of the former meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . Bro . VV . J . Nosworthy , having answered the usual questions , was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . AI , l ' " - John Lane performing - the ceremony in an impressive and able manner . A ballot was next taken for the VV . AI- fm the ensuing year , resulting in the unanimous election of the courteous and genial S . VV , Bro . F . H . Mills , who thaiikcu the brethren for the high honour conferred upon him "J few well-chosen remarks . Bro . John Dodge was also re-elected Treasurer , and the Aud ' it Committee appointed for the examination of the current year ' s accounts . Hav'nj , resolved to form a library in connection with the ' * p '; Bro . John Taylor , J . D . and Librarian , announced that the newly-formed library was open with contributions 0 no less than S 3 volumes , many of the works being ot coi - s . ifW .-il-. lp vnlnp . 'I'lu . flnnnrs Wfi-o V _ rn _ VV . I . Hug ™ '

P . G . D . Eng , and his list included "Thc Cook Alb . in facsimile ; " " Calcott's Disquisitions , 1769 ; " " H ' ' , " Freemasonry in Sussex , " by Bro . T . Francis ; " Keniun » Masonic Cyclopedia , 1 S 7 S ; " and " William Preston * Alasonry , 17 SS . " An additional list of Bro . John U " - ' P . P . G . R , contained "History of the Probity L ° ? f ' No . 61 . Halifax : " "A Sketch bv Bro . W . !• "" S " . . ' .

1 SS 9 ; " "Freemasonry in Bristol , " by Bro . John O ^ "Connecting - Links between Ancient and Mode rn ^ masonry from a non-Masonic Standpoint ; " . ., . Alasonic Register , 1 SSG-S 7 ; " and" Devon Alasonic Kes > , 1 SS 8-S 9 . " ' Bro . John Chapman , P . P . G . D , also co "'""" » amongst other works— " Bro . Aietham ' s Masonic Oiati ( > ^ edited by Bro . J . Chapman ; "Bro . W . J . Hugna" j Home , ' " by Bro . F . VV . Crowe ; " The Great p [ Znlc ot FiTcnin ^ nnrv ' - Inrfuro liv Urn . f . hnnman ; '' ^ . , \ ..,, ; ,-

Masonic Exhibition at Shanklin ; " " Catalogue ot i » 'l ' ,,. Exhibition at Plymouth . " The other contributor » - ' . j- John Taylor , J . D . and Librarian , and his list inclutif , ,, ^ ,,. Constitutions , 1 S 41 ; " "The Constitutions , f ^ / cr „ ttisl' ) Constitutions , " 1 SS 4—iSSS ; " "The Constitutions t = < -