Contents.

CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF MASCNIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry * .. » , *„» , »„ 24 $ Royal Arch 246 Mark Masonry 24 ? Testimonial to Uro . H . Muggeridge 247 Reviews 249 Notes on Art , 8 cc 249 Communique 249

The Paris Exhibition 249 The Girls'School Anniversary , 350 The Emperor of Germany ago How is t ' rsemasonry Free ? 250 The Boys' School Anniversary for 1 S 7 S 251 The New Grand Officers . * . 251 CORRESFOAPE . YCE ;—Vrogress of Freemasonry in the Provinces 231 The ' Koyal Arch Degree and its Tracing Board 251

The Boys School 251 How Masonrv is Free ? 251 Freemasonry in New Zealand 251 Freemasonry and Civilisation 2 £ i I ' roxy Voting for the Charities 251 The Election of Secretary to the Girls' School ..., 252 The Primitive llluminati " . 2 < 2

Curiosities of Masonic Literature 252 Consecration of the Mongomerie Lodge , No . 1 J 41 252 Consecration of the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 253 Consecration of the Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1746 253 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls—Annual Festival 2 J 4 Masonic and'Gencra ] Tidings 256 Lodge Meetings for Next Week v . Advertisements i , ii , iii , iv , v , vi . vii . viii .

SPECIAL EDITION . A Special Edition of the Freemason will be ready early on Saturday Morning , containing a full report of the Committee Meeting and Election of Candidates of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Brother Hillier ' s house , the Marine Hotel , Tidal Basin , Victoria Docks , and the attendance of brth the brethren of the lodge and visitors must have been very gratifying to the esteemed W . M ., Bro . John White , who has as much by his excellent working ,

as by his genial and hospitable demeanour gained for himself and the lodge a prestige second to none in the district . He has with excellent taste done away with the " Summer Banquet" and substituted in place of it a slight extension of refreshments in the shape of a plain collation after labour , thereby saving the funds of the lodge materially , affording greater facilities for carrying out the

charities of it in their legitimate course , an innovation which has given great satisfaction to a large majority of its members , and promises well as an institution . He has as well met the wants of many of the members , by procuring at his own exoense a handsome portfolio suitable for the reception of the Freemason , with the name of the lodge upon it in gold letters , which , containing the

weekly copies of that journal , lies on the table in the anteroom of the lorlge open for the perusal of the brethren during the evening , and we were pleased on the occasion under notice to see it so much appreciated by them . The only work before the lodge was the passing of Bro . Still to the Second Degree , which was happily effected . The officers present assisting the W . M . were Bros . J . Dornton ,

I . P . M . ; ] . Gaskill , P . M . ; H . B . Holhday , P . M . ; T . G . Day , P . M ., and P . G . S . of Vorks Essex ; F . Brian , S . W . ; P . McCarthy , J . W . ; B . Brayshaw , P . M . and Treas ., an 1 P . S . B ., Essex ; Jas . Mitchell , Sec . ; J . T . K . lJobb , J . D . ; W . Dorton , I . G . ; W . Kevins , W . S . ; A . W . Mason , A . W . S . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; and B . Norman , O . G . Resolutions affecting the Henderson Testimonialjwere then

passed , and it was resolved that it should be kept open for some time yet . The meeting was then adjourned to the second Thursday in September next , lodges of emergencies excepted , and the lodge was closed in due form . Among the visitors present were Bros . W . Gamble , W . M . 706 ; S . Ethcridge , W . M . 829 ; H . Bickerstaff , P . M . 1329 ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; H . Ball , 77 ; T . H . Goodman ,

87 ; T . Carey , 1472 ; C . Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason ) , & c . After supper the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Sherwin singing a verse of the " National Anthem" and " God bless the Prince of Wales " after the two first . Bro . Dorton , I . P . M ., then rose to propose the toast of the W . M ., and in so doing expressed the pleasure it gave him to have that honour , more especially as it was

a toast they could all join in heartily , and without reserve . ( Cheers ) . The members of the Capper Lodge were proud to have such a Master as they had that year . It was not only inside the lodge and in his chair that his excellence was manifested , but outside in his private capacity , there were qualifications evinced by him , that made them esteem and respect him . His genial and hearty manner to all whe

came within the sphere of his influence , his capacity for work , more particularly if there were wanted any good done for a brother , and last , but not least , his earnest endeavours to promote their welfare and comfort , made them look up to and admire him , ( Loud cheers ) . He should not have the opportunity of again proposing that toast for the next three months , and

he should like this one to be taken advantage of to show their W . M . how much they respected him . He asked them to give him " good fire . " ( Applause . ) Bro . White in reply thanked them for the warmth with which they had received the toast , and especially were his thanks due to Bro . Dorton for the kind and graceful expressions made use of b y him in proposing it . He always had and should do all he could to compass their good and perfect

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enjoyment , commensurate with the benefit and constitution of the lodge . So long as he had the hearty support and suffrages of the brethren , he should not cease to strive to carry out those principles to the end . ( Cheers . ) In proposing the toast of" The Visitors " the W . M . said they had among their visitors three distinguished ones , he referred to Bros . Gamble , Etheridge , and Davies , who had attended

as representatives of their several lodges for the Henderson Testimonial . Bro . Davi ? , who was a P . M . of their deceased brother ' s mother lodge , had brought them the sum of ten guineas , and all were welcome to the Capper Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Gamble thanked them for their kind and

hospitable reception of the visitors . He esteemed it an honour to come among them , and see the splendid working of the lodge . It was the first time he had had the pleasure , and with the permission of the W . M . it should not be the last . Bro . Etheridge briefly responded on behalf of the Sydney Lodge . Bro . Davies said he came as the

representative of the W . M . of the Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 , and so anxious was Bro . Reed that he had sent a special messenger to his ( Bro . Davis ' s ) house asking him to come in his ( Bro . Reed ' s ) stead and bring £ 10 10 s . to the fund . The desire of Mrs . Henderson was , if possible , to be placed upon the annuity fund , and many distinguished Masons , both in the district and in the Province

of Kent , had kindly promised their assistance , so that they had every reason to hope for its success . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of the " Past Masters" followed , and it was matter of congratulation fof the W . M . to have five present , two of whom were Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Dorton briefly replied . Bro . Gaskill in the course of a fervid address referred to his 14 years' connection with the

lodge , and of the efforts he had made for its welfare . Bro . Braytham , Holliday , and Day as well replied . " The Officers " were next toasted , and Bro . Bryan responded to a flattering reception of the toast . " The Health of Bro . Hillier , " as the host , was then drank most cordially , and the W . M . complimented him upon his efforts for the comfort of the brethren , and after a short reply from that brother , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the Wellington Club , Islington , when there were present Bros . W . H . Cohen , W . M . ; Gladwell , S . W . ; Hunter , J . W . ; Allison , Treasurer ; Bigley , Secretary ; and the rest of the officers , supported by the members . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was

taken for Mr . Charles Bogler , and proving unanimous that gentleman was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the ceremony being'performed in that careful and impressive manner for which this lodge is celebrated , and which we believe is a great deal due to the lodge of instruction attached to this lodge . After some further business the lodge adjourned for the recess , emergencies excepted .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., at the F . M . Hall , William-street , Bro . G . W . Reed , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : J . P . Moore , S . W . ; T . Hutton , J . W . ; G . Davies , P . M ., and Treas . pro tern . ; H . Syer , Sec ; N . Brown , S . D . ; G . H . Masters , J . D . ; T .

Hosgood , I . G . ; T . E . Hassell , W . S . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . H . J . Wetherhill , P . M . 1 C 6 ; R . Hodkisson , P . M . 358 ; G . H . Hill , 700 ; W . B . Marsh , 1437 ; C Jolly , 913 ( freemason ) , and others . The lodge v ? as opened in due form , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been passed , Bro . Hodkinson was unanimously elected a joining member of the lodge , and took his place on the

left of the chair . Bro . DufHn was then passed to the Second Degree . That being the only work before the lodge , it was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonictoasts had been honoured , Bro . Past Master Davies briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and in response Bro . Reed , after thanking them , advocated , in the course of an eloquent speech , unity and forbearance

among the brethren . The Book of the Sacred Law told them to forgive a brother seven times , and seven times seven , and the only way to show that they had the fundamental principles of Freemasonry in their hearts was to carry out the beautiful teachings of its ritual . He trusted that during the remainder of his year of office nothing between the brethren would occur to mar the excellent feeling that

had hitherto existed between them , and concluded by thanking them for their support of him under the many arduous duties appertaining to the position of W . M . ( applause ) . On account of their last meeting being one of mourning for the loss of the late Bro . J . Henderson , the W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Duffin " as the Initiate upon that occasion , and that brother in a most appropriate

speech returned thanks . To the toast of the Past Masters of and belonging to the lodge Bros . Davies and Hodgkinson returned thanks , and Bros . Wetherhill , Hill , Marsh , and Jolly severally returned thanks for the visitors . The officers were then toasted , and Bro . Moore suitably replied , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and

Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vtas held on Monday evening , 6 th inst ., Bro . J . L . Paitson , W . M ., in the chair . After the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed the lodge proceeded to the election of W . M . for the ensuing year . No fewer than four candidates submitted their claims to the ballot , namely , Bros . Edward Tyson , J . S . Wilson ,

Geo . Ryrie , and J . W . Montgomery , S . W . The first time round 30 votes were recorded in favour of Bro . Tyson , 16 for Bro . Ryrie , 11 for Bro . Montgomery , and 4 for Bro . Wilson . The second ballot showed 34 in favour of Bro . Tyson , 17 for Bro . Ryrie , and 10 for Bro . Montgomery . Bro . Tyson was thereupon declared elected to the chair , and well he deserves the honour , having for some years past been one of the most indefatigable workers in the

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several degrees existing in Cumberland and Westmorland ; indeed , he has faced the ballot for W . M . on three successive occasions , the last time being elected by a sweeping majority . After the lodge was closed , the brethren , of whom a strong number were present , as will be perceived by the voting , adjourned to the banqueting hall , when "The Health of the W . M . elect" was proposed by Bro . W , B .

Gibson P . M . rig , P . G . Sec , and drank with every mark of approval . Bro . Tyson , having replied , he fittingly gave "The Unsuccessful Candidates for the Master ' s Chair , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Montgomery , the other two aspirants having left after lodge business . The festival of St . John the Baptist will be observed next month , when Bro . Tyson will be installed .

NORTHAMPTON . — Pomfret Lodge ( No . 360 ) . —The brethren of this lodge had a very successful meeting on Thursday , the 9 th inst . There was a good attendance , and the working of the lodge was excellent . Bro . Butler Wilkins , D . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts ( in the absence of the W . M . ) , raised Bros . E . Haynes and Sadler to the Sublime Degree , and Bros . J . T . Green . P . M ., passed

Bro . T . Chapman to the Second Degree . Bro " . Wilkins , Green , F . Gadsby , S . W . ; H . W . Parker , J . W . ; and T . R . Wood , Deacon , performed their various duties in a manner that gained the commendations of the brethren present . Amongst the visitors were Bro . Wykes , W . M . of the John O'Gaunt Lodge , and Bros . Johnstone and Morris , and others .

WISB EACH . —Lodge of United Good Fellowship ( No . 809 . ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held last week , when Bro . Cirrhk , I . P . M ., wis again installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Additional interest was given to the occasion by the holding of a Provincial Grand Lodge at the same time . The use of the Town Hall was kindly granted by the Mayor , and the Council chamber

metamorphosed into an imposing lodge-room . At four o'clock the Craft Lodge was opened and various Masonic business transacted , after which the R . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . J . Deighton , and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire were received in ancient form and saluted in the customary manner . The Provincial Grand Lodge was duly opened with prayer , the

roll of lodges called over , and other business transacted . The D . P . G . M . ( in the unavoidable absence of the P . G . M ., the Earl of Hardwicke , who is still suffering from the effects of his late accident ) , then appointed and invested his officers . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the Craft Lodge having been opened in the

Second Degree , Bro . Carnck was regularly installed as W . M . The W . M . next appointed and invested his officers , and a hearty vote of thanks having been accorded to the Installing Master , and a handsome Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . Carrick , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Rose and Crown Hotel , where a first-class banquet was provided .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Tucker ' s house , the Lord Raglan , Burrage-toad , the W . M ., Bro . H . W . Butter , presiding , supported by the following officers : Past Masters W . T . Vincent , C . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; C . A . Ellis , J . McDougall , and A . Penfold ; T . D .

Hayes , S . W . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . ; E . Denton , P . M . and Secretary ; C . Cooke , Organist ; and R . Lester , Tyler . Among the visitors and company were E . West , P . M . 1076 , 1327 , 1472 , and P . P . G . Officer of Herts . ; T . H . Field , W . M . 588 and 1436 ; C . J . Munroe , 1331 ; Jas . Ellis , 700 ; J . Holland , 1585 ; A . Weiss , 1076 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , and others . The lodge having been opened

and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Bro . W . Agate and Bro . R . Turrell were , after the usual observances , raised to the Sublime Degree . The ceremony was worked most impressively . The resolutions passed at Grand Lodge respecting the Grand Orient of France were then read , and the lodge was duly closed . After supper the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were loyally accepted ,

and in proposing the provincial ones , the W . M . paid a tribute of respect to Lord Holmesdale , G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the G . Officers , of whom there were three present , Bros . Coupland , Denton , and Hastings . The former they esteemed as being of the brightest ornaments of their lodge , and with his name the toast was coupled . Bro . Coupland in reply said , while he thanked them heartily for their

kindly reception of the toast , and the honour paid him in having his name coupled with it , he begged to draw the W . M . ' s attention to the fact that while he was only a Past , there was a Present Provincial Officer present , namely , their good Bro . Hastings , and it was only right that name should be coupled with the toast , instead of his own . He , however , thanked them , and was pleased to think the time

was coming when they all would have the opportunity of seeing the Grand Officers face to face , and then they would find that they were not " miths . " The Provincial Grand Meeting this year would be held in the Grand Chapter room of the magnificent cathedral of Canterbury , and he trusted many of them would be present to see both the beautiful building and the Grand Master and his officers .

After a graceful apology from the W . M . for not coupling Bro . Hastings' name with the toast , that brother returned thanks , and said as far as he was concerned he felt it a great personal honour to hold rank in the province , and trusted to see more of the honours come to this part of the province than had hitherto done so . He regretted that he

could not visit the lodges so often as he should have liked to have done that year , but should have greater opportunities in the next . As Bro . Coupland had so well said , Lord Holmesdale was the right man in the right place , and he trusted their G . M . might long be spared to rule and direct them in Masonry . Bro . Denton said it was many years since he had anything to do with P . G . Lodge , yet he