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INFANT ORPHANS' ASYLUM , 1 WANSTEAD . NOVEMBER ELECTION . VOTES EARNESTLY WANTED . Bro . J . S . CUMBERLAND , George-yard , Upper Thamesstreet , E . G ., vvill be very grateful for I . O . A . Votes . Could exchange a few Masonic Votes , " Boys' " "Girls' . "

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THIRTY GUINEAS PER ANNUM . In a high-class Prep . School a few Boys , sons of Freemasons holding good positions , can be received at above reduced fees to extend connection . Careful Physical and Mental Training , Good Diet , Happy Home , in Bracing Countrv Town . —MAGISTRA , Office of this Paper .

To Correspondents.

To Correspondents .

The following communications unavoidably stand over : CRAFT LODGES—Curwen , No . 1400 ; Metropolitan , No . 1507 ; New Cross , No . 1559 ; Eboracum , No . 1611 ; Burrell , No . i 82 g ; Caxton , No . 1 S 53 ; Prudence , No . 2069 ; Argonauts ' , No . 2234 ; Acacia , No . 3321 ; Doric , No . 2359 ; and Cornish , No . 2369 . Provincial Grand Lodge , Durham .

BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "American T y ler , " "La Revista Masonica del Peru , " " Madras Masonic Review , " " Keystone , " " Masonic [ imrnal , " " Freemasons' Journal" ( New York ) , " Freimaurer-Zeitnng , " " Proceedings of the Grand Lodsre of Quebec , " " Liberal Freemason , " " Boletin Oticial , " "Canadian (" raftsman , " "The Freemason" ( Toronto ) , "South Australian Freemason , " "New Zealand Craftsman , " and " South African Freemason . "

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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

There was a fairly numerous attendance at the adjourned General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys at Freemasons' HaU on Wednesday , the business on which the Committee was engaged being the consideration of the report of the Provisional

Management Committee on the proposed revision of the laws . The sitting lasted for upwards of five hours , so that the recommendations of the Provisional Committee were discussed fully if not to the satisfaction of

all present . Sundry notices of motion for the Quarterly Court on Friday , the 31 st instant , were handed in by brethren who vvere not satisfied with the result of the discussion on certain points . * * *

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire vvill be held at Cambridge on Wednesday , November 19 th , under the banner of the Isaac

Newton ( University ) Lodge , Bro . the Earl of Hardwicke presiding . The meeting at the Guildhall will be preceded by a church parade , at 3 p . m . ; and the banquet will subsequently be served at the Lion Hotel .

* * * We regret to have to record the death of Mrs . Bhicaijee Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , wife of Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treasurer . We understand that the deceased lady vvas taken ill with pleurisy complicated

with pneumonia on Monday , the 6 th inst ., and though the disease yielded somewhat to treatment , the strength became exhausted , and she passed quietly away on

Tuesday , the 14 th inst . Her presence will be much missed at the Festivals of our different Charities , of each of vvhich she vvas a patron . * * *

The Philadelphia Keystone of the 27 th ult ., contains a long and glowing account of the reception accorded to Bro . Clifford P . MacCalla , M . W . Grand Master of Pennsylvania , and the other distinguished American brethren who have been recently in London . It is

evident from this narrative that Grand Master MacCalla and his brother visitors must have thoroughly enjoyed themselves , and that they fully appreciate the heartiness with which they vvere received in our Grand and private lodges , and the courtesies that were shown them .

* * * Bro . MacCalla appears to have been deeply impressed with the grandeur of the scene presented by our Grand Lodge at the Quarterly Communication at which he was present , and which he vvas courteously invited to attend

by our Grand Secretary . His visits to the United Northern Counties and Quatuor Coronati Lodges are likewise the subject of many complimentary remarks ,

while his encomiums on our Girls' School , over which he was conducted by Bros . Grey and Frank Richardson , of the House Committee , cannot be otherwise than gratifying to the authorities of the Institution .

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But it was not from his London visit alone that Bro . McCalla derived so much pleasure . He himself has contributed to the literature of the Craft , and is , precisely , therefore the man to take pleasure in inspecting the rare Masonic MSS . and old minute books vvhich

are religiously preserved by the brethren of the York Lodge , No . 236 , and vvhich vvere shown him by their respected custodian , Bro . Todd , during his ( Bro . MacCalla ' s ) brief sojourn at York . His other excursion to view the venerable Abbey of St .

Albans , vvhich perpetuates the name and fame of him who , according to Anderson , first introduced lodges into Britain in A . D . 28 7 , seems also to have afforded him much enjoyment . In fact , Bro . MacCalla seems to have been deeply struck by the kindness and

courtesy that were shown him everywhere , so that the assertion that Englishmen , in their reception of strangers , are cold and unsympathetic in their demeanour , vvill find no responsive echo from the distinguished brother who for the time is Grand Master of Pennsylvania .

* * * The report of the Bengal Masonic Association for Educating Children of Indigent Freemasons for the half-year ended 30 th June last shows that good work has been done and fair progress shown during the

period referred to . One of the children , who has just left , is returned as having passed in the Honours Division of the First Arts Examination of the Calcutta University , and is now studying for the degree of Bachelor of Arts on Scholarships won by himself . A

second passed the Entrance Examination , and has obtained employment in a merchant ' s office , with good prospects for the future , while in the case of those remaining on the establishment the reports as to their health and progress in study are all favourable .

* * * At the same time , the Association appears to have been more than usuall y successful in its financial arrangements , owing to the very laudable exertions made by its friends and supporters . The total of the

receipts for all purposes amounted to upwards of 12 , 128 rupees , and , as this sum is far in excess of the budget estimate , the Committee have been enabled to increase their investments b y 5000 rupees . Moreover , by a judicious transfer of 40 , 000 rupees of invested

capital from one security to another , the permanent income of the Association has been increased to the extent of 400 rupees a year . In consequence of this progress two children have been added to the establishment . The authorities of this Charity are entitled to every praise for the success of their management .

* * * It is satisfactory to learn from the printed proceedings of the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury , New Zealand , at its Quarterly Communication in July last , that the property belonging to the District Grand

Lodge will not be divided between the seceding and faithful lodges , until the Grand Lodge of England has decided that such division is legal . One of the last acts of the late District G . Master , Bro . H . Thompson , before his secession from the ranks of the English

Fraternity vvas the appointment of a Committee to apportion the assets of District Grand Lodge , so that the lodges vvhich had seceded mi ght take with them their share and those that adhered to their old allegiance might retain theirs .

At the time the Committee vvas appointed it does no appear to have occurred to any one that such a division of this property might be illegal ; or , if it did so appear to any one , the Committee was appointed notwithstanding . In July the Committee handed in their

report , and recommended that the assets be distributed in accordance with their apportionment . However , Bro . R . D . Thomas , P . D . S . G . W ., who was acting D . D . G . M . at the Communication , fortunately intervened with a resolution to the effect that the report of

the said Committee as to the division of District Grand Lodge funds be received and printed , and that the funds be distributed in accordance therewith ,

provided lhat the Grand Lodge of England intimates that it is legal , and upon the warrants of those lodges seeking to participate in the distribution being delivered to the D . D . G . M . "

* * * For ourselves , we do not see that those who secede voluntarily from an organisation which they joined of their own free vvill and accord have either a moral or

a legal claim to a share in the property of that organisation . They are in precisely the same position as brethren who have paid dues for many years and then resign their membership of the Craft . These latter

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are not entitled to a return of their dues , nor have we heard of any case in which a retiring brother—or brethren—has advanced any such claim . The only difference vve perceive is that in ordinary cases brethren

resign singly , or in small numbers , but in this case of New Zealand the seceders who have resigned their connection with the English lodges form a tolerably numerous body . * * *

Those who remain faithful to the English Constitution may acquiesce in the proposed division if they find our Grand Lodge rules in favour of its legality .

Nor should we regard it as otherwise than creditable if they did so ; but , in our opinion , the right of District Grand Lodge to the whole of the funds , so long a that body exists , is indisputable .

Correspondence.

Correspondence .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]

THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP 1891 . To the Editor of the "Freemason , " Dear Sir and Brother , Will you allow us to state , for the information of the many friends and well-wishers of Bro . George

Everett , that we have already received on his behalf promises of support from over 1400 brethren , with permission to place their names on his Committee , should a contest take place for the office of Grand Treasurer in 1891 .

Bro . Everett , as you are aware , polled a sufficient number of votes in 188 9 to have ensured his success at any ordinary election , and as he this year stood b y rather than provoke the turmoil of a contest , we are indulging in the hope that he may on the next occasion be himself returned unopposed .

H . J . LARDNER , \ Hon . S . H . PARKHOUSE , j Sees . October 14 th . - . ROSE CROIX MASONRY IN PORTSMOUTH .

To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In your issue of the nth inst . you printed an article by myself bearing the above heading , and in a foot-note state that you cannot accept without further proof my statement that the minutes of the Phoenix

Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 2 , commence in the year 1769 . Evidence of this Degree having been worked at that date , and of the minutes being now in the possession of the Royal Arch Chapter of Friendship , No . 257 ( from which the Phcenix

Mark Lodge was derived ) , was furnished to the Grand Mark Secretary ' s office about two years ago , and as a consequence the fact is mentioned in the official roll of Mark lodges for the present year , at page 74 . " Date of Constitution , 7 th July 1856 . Warrant of Confirmation ( minutes 1769 ) . " —Yours fraternally , ALEXANDER HOWELL , Local Sec . in Hants for the C . C . No . 2076 . October 14 .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

915 ] ANOTHER ENGRAVED LIST OF 1757 . By the courtesy of Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . England , and D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire , I have been favoured with a si ght of an engraved list hitherto unknown to Masonic students . It is engraved by Benjamin Cole , and bears the arms and

title of " The Most . Honourable J AMES BRYDGES , MARQUISS of CARNARVON , Eldest Son & Heir Apparent To His Grace HENRY DUKE of CHANDOS , & C . GRAND MASTER A . D . 1757 . A * * 5757- " Having carefully collated the list , I may state that it contains 19 pages , comprising 213 lodges—91 London , 73 country ,

49 foreign—to No . 217 , " Rising Sun , Air-street , Piccadilly , Dec . 2 , 1756 , " which is the present Burlington Lodge , No . 96 . The number of a London lodge ( 23 ) is transferred in this list to Stockton-upon-1 ees . as noted in my " Handy Book , " p . 53 , and the only additions to the last list in the series of 1756 are two London

lodges—Nos . 216 and 217—but Nos . 35 , Chiches * ter ; 40 , Bengal ; 47 , London ; and 102 , St . Alban ' s , are erased . This list I consider vvas issued very early in 1757 , as the next lodge on the register , No . 218 , is dated 14 th January in that year . A description of this list should be noted by those who possess my " Hand y Book to the Study of the Lists , " at page 52 . The next

list known of the year 1757 is in Grand Lodge Library , but as that bears the title of Lord Aberdour , Grand Master , whose tenure of office only commenced on 18 th May , 1757 , it is evident that some months elapsed between the two issues . I shall be very glad to note any other engraved list that may hitherto have been neglected , especially would issues of 1730-3 , 1742-3 , and 1746-y inclusive be most valuable . JNO . LANE