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Holy Land . I cannot help thinking that we shall one day stumble upon a royal or religious incorporation of the M-isons . for certain specified purposes . MM ' MASONIC STUDENT .

_ FREEMASONS . To the sixth edition of Guillim ' s " Display of Heraldry , " i" 24 there is added a " Treatise of Honour Military and Civil ' " And in the 2 nd part , page 13 , occurs the followjno .. "The Company of Masons being otherwise termed cvip . Masons , of ancient standing , and good reckoning , by

means of affable and kind meetings divers times did frequent this mutual assembly in the time of King Henry IV . viz ., the 12 th of his reign . Their arms , azure on a cheveron between three casties , argent a pair of compasses somewhat extended of the first , were granted by William Hawkslow Clarencieux , 13 th Edward IV . " HER . ORD . TEMP .

MASONIC MEDAL . Can any of your readers explain as to what lodge is meant by " Phcenix , No , 36 S , " mentioned on the medal described below , which I have recently acquired . I cannot trace it either in Bro . Hughan's or Bro . Gould's work . The medal is of silver , ijj . in . diameter . Obverse—two female draped figures ; one pouring fruit , & c , out of a cornucopia ; the other holding an olive branch ; between

the figures below is I . Milton , F . Inscription : " Plenty and Peace are the fruits of industry and subordination . " Reverse—two pillars and arch standing on mosaic pavement , approached by three steps between the pillars and altar . Inscription on the arch : " Holiness to the Lord . " Five pointed star on left side of medal . Moon and seven stars on right side . Inscription : "Phcenix , No . 36 S . " The obverse , I may remark , is struck from a die , and the reverse is engraved . JAMES NEWTON .

The Church And Stage Guild.

THE CHURCH AND STAGE GUILD .

VVe have been requested by an esteemed correspondent to reprint this extract from the Church Review , which we do with pleasure , though wc have had necessarily to abbreviate the account , first in ' consequence of Masonic

claims on our space , and secondly , because we are always anxious to avoid even debateable points . The Frccmasonxs a" mutual friend " of toleration and goodwill to all , and we keep out any questions which in any ] sense may be delicate or " burning . " The report is a very interesting

one : — "This flourishing society—which , though a guild in name , can scarcely be recorded as a religious society as other guilds , and it has no binding rules or obligatory prayers connected with it—gave a very successful conversazione a short time ago at Drury-lanc Theatre , a room in which was kindly lent by the lessee . Amongst the

numerous company who availed themselves of the invitation were : Rev . Outram Marshall , Rev . A . 11 . Stanton , Rev . W . Crouch , Prebendary Dr . Baker , Miss Bertie Coote , Madame Cox , Mr . Henry Wright , Rev . Steward Headlam and Mrs . Headlam , Mr . Charles Powell , Miss Dilke , Rev . G . Meyrick , Miss Costello , Miss Odell , Messrs . Harry Graham , Cecil Bath , R . Crauford , Walter Plimpton , Major

McRagh , Miss Thorogate , Miss Carry Coote , and Miss Ricardo . The meeting was held to bring the members of the guild into closer acquaintance with one another , thus carrying out the first of the objects : ' to promote religious and social sympathy between the members of the Church and state . ' " The second annual report was presented , in which it stated that there are now 594 members , of which 1 S 4 are

theatrical and 109 clerical , leaving 301 purely lay members . It will be noticed that of the names we have mentioned most are connected with the stage . The report also stated that meetings have been held monthly , at which papers have been read , but in every case but one by members of the theatrical profession or clergymen . This we think a mistake . On the council ne notice the same thing . It

seems composed entirely of professionals and clerics , with , perhaps , one exception . VVe would strongly advise the council to invite some of the lay members to join the council and read papers , as they compose the majority of the members of the guild . " To show the footing the guild has got , at the Church Congress last year at Leicester one of the subjects was

The Relation of the Church to the Stage , ' and two of the members—wc again regret both clerical—were invited to read papers upon the subject . In the hands of Rev . 1 <" , Ponsonby and Minor Canon Shuttleworth the interests of the guild were quite safe . Though the old prejudices were raked up against the theatre , yet the large majority of the speakers and audience recognised the valuable work which

may be and is being done by the dramatic profession . " The Drury-lane conversazione was enlivened by music and recitations , a lovely duet being played by Mr . Neville and Miss Dora Doone , the latter of whom also gavea reading from ' Little Nell . ' Mrs . Grosvenor , Miss Dora Doone , Miss Lizzie Coote , Miss Evcritt Grave , Mr . Bryce , and Mr . Jesse Smith also contributed to the entertainment of

the company . Mr . Robert Swectman , of the Alhambra , wound up the afternoon by giving an Irish recitation . His Irish accentuation was perfect , and produced roars of laughter . We cannot conclude without a word of praise to the honorary secretary , Rev . Stewart Headlam , to whom the guild chiefl y owes its foundation , and certainly much of its success . 'lo everyone he seemed the centre of

attraction . Persons wishing to join the Church and Stage Guild should write to Mr . Headlam , at St . Michael's , Shorcditch , who , no doubt , will be glad to send forms of nomination . " By the kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of St . Paul ' s who are always glad to help in any good work-, a service was held in the crypt chapel , when the Rev . Prebendary Baker gave a good practical sermon .

A most successful branch has been inaugurated at 1-ceds by the persistent efforts of Mr . Inglis , the president ° * the Church of England Working Men ' s Society , under { Jr . Gott's leadership . Mr . Shuttleworth and Miss Ella Dietz have visited it and read papers there . The same | ady and the Rev . C . Ridgway have established a branch m Edinburgh . "

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MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE ( No . 1446 ) . —The installation meeting of the above-named lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at the well-known Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . The lodge was opened soon after four o ' clock by the VV . M ., Bro . T . Cull . The minutes of the last regular and an emergency meeting were read and passed . The report of the Audit Committee was then

presented by Bro . Black , P . M ., and agreed to . There being no other business , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with . Bro . J . J . Limebeer was presented to the Installation Officer , Bro . Cull , and on being placed on the chair of K . S ., was received with the usual honours . The following officers were then invested : Bros . G . Watson , S . W . ; T . Griffiths , J . W . ; Ongh , Treasurer ; A .

Thomas , jun ., Secretary ; T . Gardener , S . D . ; C . Weevil , J . D . ; R . Sutton , I . G . ; C . von Bibra , W . S . ; H . S . Gill , Organist ; and T . Steed , Tyler . Thc three charges were then splendidly delivered by the Installation Officer , and were met con amorc by the brethren . Before closing a vote of thanks was carried unanimously , and ordered to be placed on the minutes , to the W . G . M ., the Prince of

Wales , thanking him for the great favour and indulgence allowed to the lodge in permitting them to remove from the White Swan Hotel , Old Battersca-bridge , to the new home in which they had then met for the first time . The lodge was then closed in due form . The banquet , which was of the most recherche description , was served in the usual efficient manner by the Bros .

Roberts . Around the table we noticed the following visitors : Bros . C . A . Wilks , P . M . S 5 S , P . G . S . B . Middx . ; A . VV . Fenner , P . M . 1227 ; G . Hunter , P . M . 129 S ; T . Watts , 13 S 2 ; P . T . Thornfield , 1790 ; J . Turnbull , 1275 ; R . Hill , P . M . 12 SS ; B . C . Haynes , 27 ; J . P . Frost , 704 , S 6 5 , and 222 S ; T . Groves , 437 ; R . C . Smaall , 1293 , ITO 7 , and 1 G 01 ; S . E . Holland , S 34 ; and C . Chambers ,

S 34 . The VV . M . proposed , and the brethren received , with the cordiality and excellent firing for which this lodge is distinguished , the following toasts : " The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , " "The Present and Past Grand Officers , " " The Visitors " ( replied to by Bros . Wilkes and Haynes ) ,

"The I . P . M ., the Past Masters , and the Officers . " Bro . T . Cull , in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " highly complimented him on his having reached his exalted position , after having done great service to the Craft in general and to the lodge in particular , being one of its founders , and having held the office of Secretary for eight years . The VV . M ., Bro . f . J . Limebeer , in reply , said it was

difficult to find words to express his thoughts on the occasion , but he would endeavour to carry out the duties of his position to the utmost of his ability , and trusted to have the co-operation , not only of his officers , but of every member of the lodge . He regretted to have severed his connection with the worthy Treasurer and facetiously remarked that he did not know how in consequence he would be able

to place roofs on some houses he had in construction for want of funds , unless he could work it with the officer he himself had appointed Secretary . The VV . M ., in proposing the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . T . Cull , " deservedly eulogised him for the way he had carried out the duties of his year of office , to the very great satisfaction of every brother in the lodge and also of their visitors ; and , in presentinghim with a jewel , trusted hewould

long be spared to enjoy and wear it . Bro . T . Cull , I . P . M ., in response , gave some good advice to young Masons , and eloquently thanked the brethren for their kindness and assistance during his term of office . The proceedings were further enlivened by songs from Bros . D . Ross , B . Hosegood , C . A . Wilkes , R . S . Sutton , and Gardener , and the brethren separated about ten o ' clock-, after a most enjoyable evening .

LOYALTY LODGE ( No . 1607 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Alexandra Palace . In the rcgretablc absence , through serious illness , of the W . M ., Bro . E . G . Legge , the lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . C . I . Perceval , who was supported by Bros . E . C . Becdcll , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; T . Jones , J . W . ; F . Brown , P . M ., Treasurer ; J .

Newton , P . AI ., Secretary ; F . Can , S . D . ; H . VV . Roharts , I . D . ; VV . Giller , I . G . ; C . H . Webb , P . M . ; VV . Gayton , E . Holsworth , J . Little , J . R . Large , A . P . O . Perceval , R . S . Gushing , S . Little , G . Harrison , A . J . Clark , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . II . Wallington , P . M . SGo ; T . Nettleship , 1 G 41 ; J . Mason , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; ] . VV . Bccde ' ll , l . W . 13 ; G . H . Stephens , J . D . 1023 ; J .

Shorey , 1354 ; VV . Ball , J . W . 45 ; G . VV . Pinnock , VV . M . 18 . 3 , . 11 . J . Dutton , 1706 ; A . J . Thompson , 1507 ; G . J . Glover , 14 K 9 , and others . The ceremony of installing Bro . E . C . Beedell was admirably rendered by Brc . ) . Newton , P . M ., and | father of the lodge , Bros . Past Masters C , H . Webb assisting as Dir . of Ccr ., J . Mason as S . W ., C . J . Perceval as l . W ., and F . Brown as I . G .

After usual formalities the W . M . appointed the following brethren as officers : Bros . E . G . Legge , I . P . M . ; T . Jones , S . W . ; F . Carr , J . W . ; F . Brown , P . M . Treas . ; J . Newton , P . M . Sec . ' ; II . VV . Robarts , S . D . ; W . Giller , J . D . ; J . Garden , I . G . ; C . A . Morgan , D . of C . ; Dr . VV . Gayton , Steward ; and VV . Very , Tyler . A sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the

W . M . ' s list as Steward to the R . M . I ! . Institution , which amount was increased by subsequent donations of the brethren to over fifty guineas . A letter from the lodge to Bro . Legge , sympathising with lu ' m in his serious illness , and expressing a hope for his speedy recovery , was ordered to be forwarded , and the lodge was closed .

I he brethren partook of the banquet in the terrace dining saloon , and afterwards honoured the usual toasts . Under the presidency of Bro . Beedell a highly enjoyable evening was spent , some capital music by Bros . Dutton , C . Stevens , A . Thompson , and C . E . Tinney giving great satisfaction to the brethren present .

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE ( No . 1 743 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , on Saturday , the 10 th inst . The lodge was opened at 5 p . m . by Bro . F . Kearney , the VV . M ., supported by Bro . E . Markt , S . W ., VV . M .

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elect ; Bro . J . B . Wale , J . W . ; and the rest of the officers . There were present as visitors the following brethren : Bros . G . T . Brown , P . M . 65 ; F . Marx , VV . M . 957 ; VV . G . London , W . M . 15 S 0 ; J . P . Swayne , W . M . 1572 ; R . Edc , VV . M . 1471 ; S . Johnson , 1297 ; and S . Holmes , 1471 . After the confirmation of the minutes , there heing no

other business on hand , Bro . Kearney proceeded to instal Bro . E . Marlet into the chair of K . S . with all the usual formalities . The ceremony was very correctly and impressively rendered by Bro . Kearney , who thus finished a very successful year of office in a manner highly creditable to himself and gratifying to thc members of the lodge , by whom he is highly respected . The new W . M . appointed

his officers as follows : Bros . J . B . Wall , S . W . ; C . G . Sparrow , J . W . ; Fade , S . D . ; Reed , J . D . ; Mitchell , I . G . ; Goodchild and Bridgeman , D . C . 's ; Smith and Fox , Stewards . After the addresses had been given and the ceremony completed , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served in first

rate style , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Begbie , the courteous manager of the Imperial Hotel . After banquet the W . M . gave the usual loyal toasts from the chair , which were duly responded to by the brethren . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of Bro . Kearney , " the I . P . M ., congratulated him on the very excellent manner in which he had fulfilled his duties during the past year ,

and in the name of the lodge presented him with a handsome Past Master's jewel in token of his services . Bro . Kearney returned thanks in a few well chosen sentences , and expressed his delight at the unanimity and kindly feeling that prevailed in the lodge . " The Health of the W . M . " was very cordially received and heartily responded to . The VV . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " gave them

a hearty welcome to 1743 , a compliment which was cordially endorsed by the brethren . The visitors returned thanks for the reception given them , and all expressed their pleasure at being present . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M ., the Treasurer , in responding to the toast of " The Charities , " informed the brethren that on the occasion of going

up as Steward of the Festival of the Boys' School , he was thanks to the support he received , enabled to take up over £ 130 , being sixth on the list of London Stewards , a result that so young a lodge as 1 743 might well be proud of . Several other toasts were given , including "The P . M . 's , " "The Secretary , " and "The Officers , " when the Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —On Saturday last this lodge , which meets at the Had in Great Queen-street , held its principal meeting of the year , to "welcome thc coming , speed the parting" master . Bro . Corpe , the outgoing Master , who is thoroughly wedded to Freemasonry , deserves all the kind things that can be said of his admirable workimr . He has also been

ably seconded by his officers ; and the working of thc lodge , which on Saturday included the passing of Bro . E . J . Hodges to the Second Degree , and the installation by Bro . Corpe of his successor Bro . VV . Gilsar Bott , deserved thc highest commendation . The officers for the ensuing year were : Bros . G . Smith , jun ., G . W . ; Stokes , J . W . ; 1 . C . Wilkins , S . D . ; Dewsnap , 1 . 1 " ) . and Treas . ; Brooke ,

P . M . Sec . ; G . F . Smith , I . G . ; Williams , D . C ; Trego , Organist ; Cattermole , VV . S . ; Goddard , Tyler . Among the members of the lodge present were Bros . Hodges , Basetinski , Marcus , Cox , Da Silva , Jakins , Holmes and Hayton . There were also many visitors , including Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , G . S ., and the following' brethren : Bros . J . T . Calkin , 5 S 6 ; R . Stott , 155 S ; II . Garrod ,

P . M . 749 ; J . Hall , D . C . 1 C 5 S ; J . P . Saddler , I . G . 1 ( 70 ; J . Dann , P . ' M . 72 ; C . B . Cooke , ' Sec , Gallery Lodge , 102 S , and J . D . 1297 ; VV . H . Brand , P . M . 1 ^ 24 ; E . Bailey , J . W . S 07 ; T . B . Biddle , P . M . 193 ; A . Remacres , P . M . 155 S ; J . Da Silva , S . W . 205 ; VV . M . Morgan , jun ., L Chubb , iSG ; A . Boehr , 1 5 S 5 ; and E . C . Massey , P . M . 1297 ( Freemason . )

It is unnecessary to comment here upon the working of the outgoing W . M . and oflicers of this lodge ; it is not always our lot to witness work so perfect ; suffice it to say that the encomiums pronounced at the banquet table were not unmeaning words , but were thoroughly well deserved . After three hours of good work the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent dinner awaited

them . When the cloth was withdrawn thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . In reply to the toast of "The Health of the R . W . the Pro G . M ., the R . W . the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , said : 1 lose no time in responding to this toast . The Grand Officers , whose

health you have just drunk , arc a body ot brethren who take a deep interest in the welfare of the Craft , who readily come forward whenever they are called upon in Masonic business ; and I hope that they in ay long deserve those kind expressions we are always hearing of approval of the manner in which they perform the duties of their high position . For myself , I am at vour festive board

without having been at your meeting . My earlier appearance , however , was unavoidable , as I had to be at a very distant part of England to perform an important ceremony , and lunched several hundred miles from London . But , though I was unfortunatel y absent , I can quite understand what I fully anticipated , viz ., that the ceremony of installation was done in a very admirable manner by our Immediate Past

Master , Bro . Corpe . I had the honour of consecrating this lodge , and I can bear witness to the very admirable manner in which your first Master and present Secretary , Bro . Brooke conducted the proceedings , and I feel quite sure that the lodge will still further progress under its present VV . M . i congratulate you on the proud position to which you have attained ; and 1 thank you ,

brethren , for the reception you have , accorded me upon this as on all other occasions . llro . Corpe : Brethren , the next toast is one which I have very great pleasure in proposing , but that pleasure is dashed with regret that so important a toast should not have been placed in better hands ; but as I falls to me in virtue of the position I hold , I must

do the best I can . Brethren , the toast is that of "Our Worshipful Master , " and 1 am sure no toast should be received with greater enthusiasm than the toast of our W . M . We have known him a long time ; he has served in two of the most important offices next to the Master ' s chair ; and I think the best test he can have of the appreciation in which he is held by the brethren is to find that wc are one