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CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry $° 1 Instruction 5 ° » Roval Arch SoS Mark Masonry JoS Scotland , JoS Masonic Notes and Queries Jit A Masonic Press 512

cnRiish and French Freemasonrv S 13 Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar 513 English and French Freemasonry $ 13 The Grand Lodge of Rome and Bro . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . J 13 C ORRESPONDENCE ;—A Point of Law S 14 Thc Hervey Lodge 514 The Admission of Candidates 514

Masonic Chanty $ 14 Masonic Demonstration at Drybndge 51 $ Ireland 515 Consecration of a Lodge at Gorleston 51 $ Reviews Jij Masonic Meetings for next Week 516 Masonic and General Tidings $ 16 Advertisements i . ii . Hi . iv . v . vi

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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BELGRAVE LODGE ( No . 749 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 8 th inst . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . There was a full attendance of the officers and brethren , and among the visitors were Bros . Rosenthal , P . P . G . S . D . of Middx . ; Linsell , P . P . G . P . ; J . Longman Cogan , J . W . 136 5 ; T . J . Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; J . D . Loverdo , 1196 ; and G . E . Leech , 201 . The

minutes were unanimously confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for Messrs . Henry W . L . Hobbs and Richd . J . Tyrrell as initiates , and one for Bro . Captain CharlesT . Redhead , of the Oriental Lodge , Constantinople , as a joining member , all were unanimously elected . The W . M ., Bro . William Battey , passed Bros . McCrcary , Culpin , Clemencc , and Chesncy . The installation of Bro . Joseph

William Hobbs , the late S . W ., as W . M ., then took place , which was worked by Bro . Garrod , who certainly deserves great praise for the manner in which it was conducted . The newly installed W . M . then initiated Messrs . Hobbs and Tyrrell in a masterly manner . The officers invested by thc new W . M ., each with an appropriate speech , were Bros . H . Greenwood , S . W . ; R . E . Booker , J . W . ; G .

Gardner , S . D . ; J . Coltatt , l . D . * , W . Groves , I . G . * , H . Garrod , Sec ; W . Bunting , Treas . * , Nanton , Org . ; P . Parsons , P . M ., and Hall , Stewards . Bro . Battey , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , and after the closing of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , upwards of ninety sitting down . Thc dinner over , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts with excellent point ,

as he did the toast of " The Grand Officers . " Thc toast of " The Initiates " was drunk with great cordiality , the newly-made brethren replying in appropriate terms . The J . P . M . then gave " The W . M ., " and said he was sure Bro , Hobbs would fully justify the choice of the brethren , as he had diligently worked to the chair , having fulfilled every office . The toast was dulv acknowledged bv the W . M .

Other toasts followed , the company separating at a late hour , having listened to some excellent recitations by Bros . Cusworth , Barnard , and Pelham , and some capital singing by members and visitors . COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evenimr at the Cannon-street Hotel . Bro . F . W . Jones ,

W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; G . M . Taylor , J . W . ; J . B . J . Deporter , Treas . j A . Lcmarque , S . D . ; Jas . Ellis , I . G . ; Thos . Robinson , P . M . ; J . F . Basilio , G . F . Gibson , Lovell Keays , E . Stillwell , and several lay members ; and visitors Bros . F . McCarthy , S . D . 9 ; T . Upward , i ; o 2 * , S . Thos . Emans , P . M . 141 ; H . A . Pratt , 102 ;

W . Medwin , 192 and 1613 ; S . Edmands , 192 and 1613 ; W . B . Sheen , S . W . 12 ; J . Skirving , 87 ; Levi , P . M . 188 ; Thos . W . Bacon , 192 and 1613 ; H . Massey ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 619 ; Alfred Krewennant , 228 ; S . Rowley , 1602 . Bros . S . J . Corkc , W . Pitt , and G . Ridding were raised , and Bro . J . Abbott , W . F . Barker , B . Fould , and A . Jewell were passed , thc

work being admirably performed by the W . M . At thc conclusion of the performance of this work Bro . L . Stean , P . M ., ascended the chair for the purpose of installing the W . M . for the year . Bro . Alfred Francis Rowley was presented by Bro . Jones to Bro . Stean , and duly installed as Master of the Cosmopolitan Lodge for thc ensuing twelve months . The customary salutes having been given in the

different degrees the new W . M . appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Taylor , S . W . ; Lcmarque , J . W . ; Jones , KM ., Treas . ; L . Stean , P . M ., Sec . ; Abbott , S . D . ; Kllis , J . D . ; Van Raltc , I . G . ; Gullock , Tyler . Bro . Jones was invested as I . P . M . Bro . L . Stean delivered the addresses , and afterwards the W , M . commenced his year's work , and initiated Messrs . Walter Rowley ,

Thcophilus Bailey , E . Winshurst , and F . Bailey . Before thc lodge was closed two presentations were made . The first was a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., and thc other a massive silver teapot to thc late Treasurer of the lodge , Bro . Deporter . In presenting the P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Jones , 'he VV . M . said : Brethren , it affords me great pleasure to present to Past Master Jones a P . M . ' s jewel . I am sure

he richl y deserves it for the way in which he has conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office . If I follow in his footsteps I shall be quite satisfied . ( Addressing Bro . Jones , the W . M ., said ) , Bro . Jones , I present you with this jewel , and I trust you may live many years to wear it . ( Hear hear . ) Bro . Jones , I . P . M ., in replying said 1 I assure you this is one of the proudest moments of my life . When I entered Freemasony I never thought I

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should have reached to the position I have attained to in it . I can honestly say that I feel it a very great mark of respect that you have conferred upon me by presenting me with this jewel . I have endeavoured to do the best I could for the lodge since I have been Master . I am happy to saythat the lodge is now very prosperous and it has become prosperous since I was installed in the chair . I am

g lad to say that now it is in a very prosperous position , and I am also glad to find that you have recognised what I have done for the lodge by presenting me with this jewel . I sincerely thank you . In presenting the silver teapot to Bro . Deporter , Past Treasurer , the W . M . said : Brethren , it was the unanimous wish of the brethren of the Cosmopolitan Lodge when we last met to present our

Bro . Deporter with some testimonial or souvenir for the manner in which he has fulfilled his duties as Treasurer of the lodge since its foundation . The choice of the brethren of the form which the testimonial should take , I believe , fell upon a silver teapot . This I now present to him ; and it gives me great pleasure to do so . I have known him for many years ; and since I was initiated I have been

intimately acquainted with him . The testimonial has a suitable inscription , which , if you please , I will now read to you : — " Presented by the Cosmopolitan Lodge , 917 , to Bro . J . B . J . Deporter , in recognition of his valuable services rendered as Treasurer to this lodge since its institution . " To Bro . Deporter the W . M . said : Bro . Deporter , — I present you with this silver teapot in the name of the

lodge , and I hope you will live long to use it . ( . Hear , hear . ) Bro . Deporter said , in reply : W . M . and brethren , I consider this handsome testimonial presented to me by the lodge as a fresh mark of your kindness . ( Hear , hear . ) It will often remind me of the many , many happy moments that I have passed in this lodge . In retiring from the Treasurership I promise to continue to render any

service I can for the welfare of this lodge ; and in conclusion I most heartily beg to thank you . There was no other business before the lodge , and the brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by thc W . M . This repast was most completely enjoyed by the brethren ; and afterwards the W . M . proposed the usual toasts . After thc brethren had dtunk thc loyal toasts , they proceeded to

drink the others . Bro . Jones , the P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and stated that he ( Bro . Jones ) and the W . M . had for many years followed each other step by step and worked together . Very cordially and very often they had met in lodges of instruction to learn thc duties they had undertaken to fulfil , and both of them were deeply interested in the progress which their lodge was

making . They had endeavoured to forward its interests , and to place it in a high position . With such desires on the part of its members the lodge could not fail to succeed , and he felt satisfied that in what he had done himself he would be ably followed by the W . M . Thc W . M ., in reply , said it afforded him great pleasure to Ho bis utmost for his lodge . When he

entered Masonry he resolvcd-to do his best for it , and ever since then he had always had great pleasure in entering lodges and being among Wlasons . Bro . Jones responded to the toast of "The P . M . ' s , " and all the Initiates acknowedged the toast drunk in their honour . Each of thc officers replied in turn for himself . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of Bro . L . Stean , Installing

Master . " He was one of the founders of the lodge , and an excellent worker , as all the brethren knew . He would couple Bro . Stean ' s name with " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Stean , in the course of his reply , said that he did not know why his name should have been coupled with the institutions , although he certainly did , as all the brethren did , his utmost for one and all . He was not , however ,

connected with more than one ; but he was very proud of the compliment paid to him . He had been a Mason now about forty-five years , and not only performed duties in that lodge , but in many others . He had devoted many years of nis life in endeavouring to bring about a universal working in Freemasonry . For years he went on very well . He was a member of the Emulation , and he went round

to a great many lodges of instruction to impart the knowledge he gained . In olden times he had had many discussions about the forms and words , but when he went to thc fountain head he did not find all the difference in words which was found now . He thought that Grand Lodge should approve of certain Preceptors to instruct the brethren , and if they took the matter in hand in this way

it would be found very beneficial . He wanted universal working . Do not let it be said that there was this working here , and that working there . The institution was an ancient one , and a beneficial one . Let it be alike all over the world , especially as the future Sovereign of England was the Grand Master . Bro . Stean concluded by thanking the brethren very much for the honour they had done him

in drinking his health . All the visitors were called upon to reply to the Visitors' toast , and after the Tyler ' s toast had been g iven the brethren separated , with the recollection of having spent a most agreeable evening . LODGE OF ASAPH ( No . 1319 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . C . S . Jekyll , W . M .,

presided , and opened the lodge , which was very numerously attended . Among the brethren present , besides the W . M ., were Bros . W . A . Tinney , S . W ., and W . M . elect j Edward Terry , J . W . ; E . Stanton Jones , Sec . ; Geo . Buckland , S . D . ; Edward Swanborough , J . D . 5 Harry F . Cox , D . C ; G . R . Egerton , Org . ; C . Wellard , I . G . * , James Weaver , P . M . ; Charles Coote , P . M .

J . M . Chamberlin , P . M . ; T . A . Adams , P . G . P . ; M . F . Fogarty , Charles Beckett , Wm . Smith , Henry Carter , Meyer Lutz , John Maclean , Louis Hermann , Robert Soutar , John Kenny , Frederick Delevanti , Howard Reynolds , W . Smith , H . Snyders , James C . Hambleton , Joseph Perry , J . H . Pearson , J . Horton , C . Aleas , W . F . Graves , Edward Coles , Arthur Thomas , A . Henson , J . Baker , W . L . Barrett , J . F . Hutchin * , Frank

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James Amor , J . M . Ball , Chas . Harper , jun ., Arthur Swanborough , John Caulfield , J . R . Poulter , Thaddeus Wells , Walter Joyce , Chas . D . Hume , S . W . 74 2 ; R . Roberts , J . W . 742 ; Dr . Hugh Macintosh , S . D . 4 ; G . M . A . Low , 1589 * , Geo . Fox , 1339 > c - A - Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; James BIyth , J . D . 173 ; T . B . Lincott , D . C . 55 ; W . Robertson , 228 ; Thos . Kingston ,

W . M . 862 ; A . Burden , 180 ; Wm . Dodd . P . M . 1193 ; Robert White , 101 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( "Freemason " ); J . W . Buckland , 9 ; Fred . Larran , 1269 ; James Terry , and John Finch , J . W . 173 . Atter the lodge had been opened , and the customary introductory business completed , Bro . E . Stanton Jones , P . M ., ascended the chair , and presentation of Bro . W . A . Tinney

having been made to him , duly installed him in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing twelve months . The following brethren were invested as officers : —E . Terry , S . W . ; G . Buckland , J . W . ; C . Coote , jun ., Treas . ; E . S . Jones , Sec . ; Edward Swanborough . S . D . ; C . Wellard , J . D . ; H . Stephenson , D . of C . ; F . Delavanti , Org . ; H . Cox , I . G . ; C . M . Lutz , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler .

There was no other work before the lodge but the installation of W . M ., and after the usual addresses had been delivered the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . At the conclusion of trie banquet , the Non Nobis was sung by a powerful choir , composed of the musical brethren , under the direction of Bro . Geo . Buckland , and the W . M . proceeded with the

proposal of the toasts . After the brethren had drunk the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . proposed " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " He did so in very felicitous terms , stating that His Royal Highness took the greatest interest in all that concerned the Craft , and that the sincere wishes of the brethren were for his long life , perfect health , and supreme happiness . In givinsr " Lord

Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " he passed a high compliment on their ability and efficiency , and said that to them Masons were indebted for the present high position of Freemasonry . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., responded . The W . M . next proposed " Prosperity to thc Benevolent Fund of the Lodge ot Asaph , " the energy of whose President , Bro . Stanton

Jones , in the cause of Freemasonry must excite thenwarmest admiration . Bro . Jones just at that moment was unfortunately absent , but he ( the W . M . ) would couple with the toast thc name of Bro . Chamberlin , Vice-President , whose exertions in the cause of Freemasonry were also great , and would be equally esteemed . Bro . j . M . Chamberlin , P . M ., responded , and , as some initiates were

present , explained that the fund was established in connection with the lodge , in order that any brother who had been two years in the lodge , and from unforseen circumstances met with misfortune or accident , might have relief . In both branches of the profession such things would happen , and it must be in the experience of many present that some of the professors in the art had been reduced from prosperity

to distress . It was on behalf of brethren of the lodge who were untoitunately situated thai iliiatund was established . Six shillings a year were deducted from the subscriptions , and this with the assistance of voluntary donations from members on the annual banquet night made up a goodly sum . More for the good of Freemasonry than of themselves , they limited the brethren to one banquet a year .

They had now £ 164 in hand , but although this was a respectable sum , it would not be sufficient if the claims on it were numerous . They wanted to form such a fund as that if a member should seek assistance from it they might give him not only the temporary help which would be enough for a night or two , but sufficient to tide him over his difficulty , and give him a start in life . For that

purpose he did not think a sum of £ 164 was enough in such a lodge , and he would like to see it larger . The fund was progressing , but thc rate of progression was not great enough . All that they could do was to rely on the brethren for voluntary contributions . They assisted the general charities of Freemasonry , and they might also help each other . It was a wise man who said God helped

those who helped themselves , and he hoped when he sat down the W . M . would be able to announce a subscription list which would show that the brethren were not merely content to wish prosperity to the fund , but would materially aid it . Bro . Charles Coote , P . M ., thought that having a benevolent fund connected with lodges was the wisest thing that could be done , because if a brother should by

any means come to grief , by applying to the fund lo which he had subscribed he did not come as a suppliant , but as one who was coming for a right . From thc smiles he saw round the table he knew that thc brethren would subscribe cheerfully what they could aflord to that which would be their own . There was another subject he wished to bring before the brethren—the cause of thc institutions which

were attached to Freemasonry , the Boys' School , thc Girls ' School , and thc Benevolent Fund for Aged Freemasons . Brethren who had not yet visited those establishments ought to do so , and take their wives with them , to sec the admirable arrangements that were made for the education of thc children and thc maintenance and comfort of the old people . It gladdened his heart to see thc Lodge of

Asaph in such a prosperous condition , and he hoped that all the brethren who had thc means would not forget what the Institutions did and would subscribe . This lodge did not spend much in eating and drinking , but spent their money in supporting the charities . Bro . J . Terry replied , and after referring to thc remarks of Bro . Chamberlin , expressed the hope that instead of thc benevolent

fund of the Lodge of Asaph amounting to i , i ( n it would be double and treble that sum . The Masonic Institutions had to thank thc Lodge of Asaph for what it had done . It met once a year for social enjoyment , and the other seven or eight months entirely for Masonic business . It was not for him to say how they had gone on , but he would urge them to do in the future what they had done in the past . Bio . Teiry then desciibed

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Contents.

CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry $° 1 Instruction 5 ° » Roval Arch SoS Mark Masonry JoS Scotland , JoS Masonic Notes and Queries Jit A Masonic Press 512

cnRiish and French Freemasonrv S 13 Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar 513 English and French Freemasonry $ 13 The Grand Lodge of Rome and Bro . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . J 13 C ORRESPONDENCE ;—A Point of Law S 14 Thc Hervey Lodge 514 The Admission of Candidates 514

Masonic Chanty $ 14 Masonic Demonstration at Drybndge 51 $ Ireland 515 Consecration of a Lodge at Gorleston 51 $ Reviews Jij Masonic Meetings for next Week 516 Masonic and General Tidings $ 16 Advertisements i . ii . Hi . iv . v . vi

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BELGRAVE LODGE ( No . 749 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 8 th inst . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . There was a full attendance of the officers and brethren , and among the visitors were Bros . Rosenthal , P . P . G . S . D . of Middx . ; Linsell , P . P . G . P . ; J . Longman Cogan , J . W . 136 5 ; T . J . Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; J . D . Loverdo , 1196 ; and G . E . Leech , 201 . The

minutes were unanimously confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for Messrs . Henry W . L . Hobbs and Richd . J . Tyrrell as initiates , and one for Bro . Captain CharlesT . Redhead , of the Oriental Lodge , Constantinople , as a joining member , all were unanimously elected . The W . M ., Bro . William Battey , passed Bros . McCrcary , Culpin , Clemencc , and Chesncy . The installation of Bro . Joseph

William Hobbs , the late S . W ., as W . M ., then took place , which was worked by Bro . Garrod , who certainly deserves great praise for the manner in which it was conducted . The newly installed W . M . then initiated Messrs . Hobbs and Tyrrell in a masterly manner . The officers invested by thc new W . M ., each with an appropriate speech , were Bros . H . Greenwood , S . W . ; R . E . Booker , J . W . ; G .

Gardner , S . D . ; J . Coltatt , l . D . * , W . Groves , I . G . * , H . Garrod , Sec ; W . Bunting , Treas . * , Nanton , Org . ; P . Parsons , P . M ., and Hall , Stewards . Bro . Battey , the retiring W . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , and after the closing of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , upwards of ninety sitting down . Thc dinner over , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts with excellent point ,

as he did the toast of " The Grand Officers . " Thc toast of " The Initiates " was drunk with great cordiality , the newly-made brethren replying in appropriate terms . The J . P . M . then gave " The W . M ., " and said he was sure Bro , Hobbs would fully justify the choice of the brethren , as he had diligently worked to the chair , having fulfilled every office . The toast was dulv acknowledged bv the W . M .

Other toasts followed , the company separating at a late hour , having listened to some excellent recitations by Bros . Cusworth , Barnard , and Pelham , and some capital singing by members and visitors . COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evenimr at the Cannon-street Hotel . Bro . F . W . Jones ,

W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; G . M . Taylor , J . W . ; J . B . J . Deporter , Treas . j A . Lcmarque , S . D . ; Jas . Ellis , I . G . ; Thos . Robinson , P . M . ; J . F . Basilio , G . F . Gibson , Lovell Keays , E . Stillwell , and several lay members ; and visitors Bros . F . McCarthy , S . D . 9 ; T . Upward , i ; o 2 * , S . Thos . Emans , P . M . 141 ; H . A . Pratt , 102 ;

W . Medwin , 192 and 1613 ; S . Edmands , 192 and 1613 ; W . B . Sheen , S . W . 12 ; J . Skirving , 87 ; Levi , P . M . 188 ; Thos . W . Bacon , 192 and 1613 ; H . Massey ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . 619 ; Alfred Krewennant , 228 ; S . Rowley , 1602 . Bros . S . J . Corkc , W . Pitt , and G . Ridding were raised , and Bro . J . Abbott , W . F . Barker , B . Fould , and A . Jewell were passed , thc

work being admirably performed by the W . M . At thc conclusion of the performance of this work Bro . L . Stean , P . M ., ascended the chair for the purpose of installing the W . M . for the year . Bro . Alfred Francis Rowley was presented by Bro . Jones to Bro . Stean , and duly installed as Master of the Cosmopolitan Lodge for thc ensuing twelve months . The customary salutes having been given in the

different degrees the new W . M . appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Taylor , S . W . ; Lcmarque , J . W . ; Jones , KM ., Treas . ; L . Stean , P . M ., Sec . ; Abbott , S . D . ; Kllis , J . D . ; Van Raltc , I . G . ; Gullock , Tyler . Bro . Jones was invested as I . P . M . Bro . L . Stean delivered the addresses , and afterwards the W , M . commenced his year's work , and initiated Messrs . Walter Rowley ,

Thcophilus Bailey , E . Winshurst , and F . Bailey . Before thc lodge was closed two presentations were made . The first was a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M ., and thc other a massive silver teapot to thc late Treasurer of the lodge , Bro . Deporter . In presenting the P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Jones , 'he VV . M . said : Brethren , it affords me great pleasure to present to Past Master Jones a P . M . ' s jewel . I am sure

he richl y deserves it for the way in which he has conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office . If I follow in his footsteps I shall be quite satisfied . ( Addressing Bro . Jones , the W . M ., said ) , Bro . Jones , I present you with this jewel , and I trust you may live many years to wear it . ( Hear hear . ) Bro . Jones , I . P . M ., in replying said 1 I assure you this is one of the proudest moments of my life . When I entered Freemasony I never thought I

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should have reached to the position I have attained to in it . I can honestly say that I feel it a very great mark of respect that you have conferred upon me by presenting me with this jewel . I have endeavoured to do the best I could for the lodge since I have been Master . I am happy to saythat the lodge is now very prosperous and it has become prosperous since I was installed in the chair . I am

g lad to say that now it is in a very prosperous position , and I am also glad to find that you have recognised what I have done for the lodge by presenting me with this jewel . I sincerely thank you . In presenting the silver teapot to Bro . Deporter , Past Treasurer , the W . M . said : Brethren , it was the unanimous wish of the brethren of the Cosmopolitan Lodge when we last met to present our

Bro . Deporter with some testimonial or souvenir for the manner in which he has fulfilled his duties as Treasurer of the lodge since its foundation . The choice of the brethren of the form which the testimonial should take , I believe , fell upon a silver teapot . This I now present to him ; and it gives me great pleasure to do so . I have known him for many years ; and since I was initiated I have been

intimately acquainted with him . The testimonial has a suitable inscription , which , if you please , I will now read to you : — " Presented by the Cosmopolitan Lodge , 917 , to Bro . J . B . J . Deporter , in recognition of his valuable services rendered as Treasurer to this lodge since its institution . " To Bro . Deporter the W . M . said : Bro . Deporter , — I present you with this silver teapot in the name of the

lodge , and I hope you will live long to use it . ( . Hear , hear . ) Bro . Deporter said , in reply : W . M . and brethren , I consider this handsome testimonial presented to me by the lodge as a fresh mark of your kindness . ( Hear , hear . ) It will often remind me of the many , many happy moments that I have passed in this lodge . In retiring from the Treasurership I promise to continue to render any

service I can for the welfare of this lodge ; and in conclusion I most heartily beg to thank you . There was no other business before the lodge , and the brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by thc W . M . This repast was most completely enjoyed by the brethren ; and afterwards the W . M . proposed the usual toasts . After thc brethren had dtunk thc loyal toasts , they proceeded to

drink the others . Bro . Jones , the P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and stated that he ( Bro . Jones ) and the W . M . had for many years followed each other step by step and worked together . Very cordially and very often they had met in lodges of instruction to learn thc duties they had undertaken to fulfil , and both of them were deeply interested in the progress which their lodge was

making . They had endeavoured to forward its interests , and to place it in a high position . With such desires on the part of its members the lodge could not fail to succeed , and he felt satisfied that in what he had done himself he would be ably followed by the W . M . Thc W . M ., in reply , said it afforded him great pleasure to Ho bis utmost for his lodge . When he

entered Masonry he resolvcd-to do his best for it , and ever since then he had always had great pleasure in entering lodges and being among Wlasons . Bro . Jones responded to the toast of "The P . M . ' s , " and all the Initiates acknowedged the toast drunk in their honour . Each of thc officers replied in turn for himself . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of Bro . L . Stean , Installing

Master . " He was one of the founders of the lodge , and an excellent worker , as all the brethren knew . He would couple Bro . Stean ' s name with " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Stean , in the course of his reply , said that he did not know why his name should have been coupled with the institutions , although he certainly did , as all the brethren did , his utmost for one and all . He was not , however ,

connected with more than one ; but he was very proud of the compliment paid to him . He had been a Mason now about forty-five years , and not only performed duties in that lodge , but in many others . He had devoted many years of nis life in endeavouring to bring about a universal working in Freemasonry . For years he went on very well . He was a member of the Emulation , and he went round

to a great many lodges of instruction to impart the knowledge he gained . In olden times he had had many discussions about the forms and words , but when he went to thc fountain head he did not find all the difference in words which was found now . He thought that Grand Lodge should approve of certain Preceptors to instruct the brethren , and if they took the matter in hand in this way

it would be found very beneficial . He wanted universal working . Do not let it be said that there was this working here , and that working there . The institution was an ancient one , and a beneficial one . Let it be alike all over the world , especially as the future Sovereign of England was the Grand Master . Bro . Stean concluded by thanking the brethren very much for the honour they had done him

in drinking his health . All the visitors were called upon to reply to the Visitors' toast , and after the Tyler ' s toast had been g iven the brethren separated , with the recollection of having spent a most agreeable evening . LODGE OF ASAPH ( No . 1319 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . C . S . Jekyll , W . M .,

presided , and opened the lodge , which was very numerously attended . Among the brethren present , besides the W . M ., were Bros . W . A . Tinney , S . W ., and W . M . elect j Edward Terry , J . W . ; E . Stanton Jones , Sec . ; Geo . Buckland , S . D . ; Edward Swanborough , J . D . 5 Harry F . Cox , D . C ; G . R . Egerton , Org . ; C . Wellard , I . G . * , James Weaver , P . M . ; Charles Coote , P . M .

J . M . Chamberlin , P . M . ; T . A . Adams , P . G . P . ; M . F . Fogarty , Charles Beckett , Wm . Smith , Henry Carter , Meyer Lutz , John Maclean , Louis Hermann , Robert Soutar , John Kenny , Frederick Delevanti , Howard Reynolds , W . Smith , H . Snyders , James C . Hambleton , Joseph Perry , J . H . Pearson , J . Horton , C . Aleas , W . F . Graves , Edward Coles , Arthur Thomas , A . Henson , J . Baker , W . L . Barrett , J . F . Hutchin * , Frank

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

James Amor , J . M . Ball , Chas . Harper , jun ., Arthur Swanborough , John Caulfield , J . R . Poulter , Thaddeus Wells , Walter Joyce , Chas . D . Hume , S . W . 74 2 ; R . Roberts , J . W . 742 ; Dr . Hugh Macintosh , S . D . 4 ; G . M . A . Low , 1589 * , Geo . Fox , 1339 > c - A - Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; James BIyth , J . D . 173 ; T . B . Lincott , D . C . 55 ; W . Robertson , 228 ; Thos . Kingston ,

W . M . 862 ; A . Burden , 180 ; Wm . Dodd . P . M . 1193 ; Robert White , 101 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( "Freemason " ); J . W . Buckland , 9 ; Fred . Larran , 1269 ; James Terry , and John Finch , J . W . 173 . Atter the lodge had been opened , and the customary introductory business completed , Bro . E . Stanton Jones , P . M ., ascended the chair , and presentation of Bro . W . A . Tinney

having been made to him , duly installed him in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing twelve months . The following brethren were invested as officers : —E . Terry , S . W . ; G . Buckland , J . W . ; C . Coote , jun ., Treas . ; E . S . Jones , Sec . ; Edward Swanborough . S . D . ; C . Wellard , J . D . ; H . Stephenson , D . of C . ; F . Delavanti , Org . ; H . Cox , I . G . ; C . M . Lutz , Steward ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler .

There was no other work before the lodge but the installation of W . M ., and after the usual addresses had been delivered the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . At the conclusion of trie banquet , the Non Nobis was sung by a powerful choir , composed of the musical brethren , under the direction of Bro . Geo . Buckland , and the W . M . proceeded with the

proposal of the toasts . After the brethren had drunk the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . proposed " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " He did so in very felicitous terms , stating that His Royal Highness took the greatest interest in all that concerned the Craft , and that the sincere wishes of the brethren were for his long life , perfect health , and supreme happiness . In givinsr " Lord

Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " he passed a high compliment on their ability and efficiency , and said that to them Masons were indebted for the present high position of Freemasonry . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., responded . The W . M . next proposed " Prosperity to thc Benevolent Fund of the Lodge ot Asaph , " the energy of whose President , Bro . Stanton

Jones , in the cause of Freemasonry must excite thenwarmest admiration . Bro . Jones just at that moment was unfortunately absent , but he ( the W . M . ) would couple with the toast thc name of Bro . Chamberlin , Vice-President , whose exertions in the cause of Freemasonry were also great , and would be equally esteemed . Bro . j . M . Chamberlin , P . M ., responded , and , as some initiates were

present , explained that the fund was established in connection with the lodge , in order that any brother who had been two years in the lodge , and from unforseen circumstances met with misfortune or accident , might have relief . In both branches of the profession such things would happen , and it must be in the experience of many present that some of the professors in the art had been reduced from prosperity

to distress . It was on behalf of brethren of the lodge who were untoitunately situated thai iliiatund was established . Six shillings a year were deducted from the subscriptions , and this with the assistance of voluntary donations from members on the annual banquet night made up a goodly sum . More for the good of Freemasonry than of themselves , they limited the brethren to one banquet a year .

They had now £ 164 in hand , but although this was a respectable sum , it would not be sufficient if the claims on it were numerous . They wanted to form such a fund as that if a member should seek assistance from it they might give him not only the temporary help which would be enough for a night or two , but sufficient to tide him over his difficulty , and give him a start in life . For that

purpose he did not think a sum of £ 164 was enough in such a lodge , and he would like to see it larger . The fund was progressing , but thc rate of progression was not great enough . All that they could do was to rely on the brethren for voluntary contributions . They assisted the general charities of Freemasonry , and they might also help each other . It was a wise man who said God helped

those who helped themselves , and he hoped when he sat down the W . M . would be able to announce a subscription list which would show that the brethren were not merely content to wish prosperity to the fund , but would materially aid it . Bro . Charles Coote , P . M ., thought that having a benevolent fund connected with lodges was the wisest thing that could be done , because if a brother should by

any means come to grief , by applying to the fund lo which he had subscribed he did not come as a suppliant , but as one who was coming for a right . From thc smiles he saw round the table he knew that thc brethren would subscribe cheerfully what they could aflord to that which would be their own . There was another subject he wished to bring before the brethren—the cause of thc institutions which

were attached to Freemasonry , the Boys' School , thc Girls ' School , and thc Benevolent Fund for Aged Freemasons . Brethren who had not yet visited those establishments ought to do so , and take their wives with them , to sec the admirable arrangements that were made for the education of thc children and thc maintenance and comfort of the old people . It gladdened his heart to see thc Lodge of

Asaph in such a prosperous condition , and he hoped that all the brethren who had thc means would not forget what the Institutions did and would subscribe . This lodge did not spend much in eating and drinking , but spent their money in supporting the charities . Bro . J . Terry replied , and after referring to thc remarks of Bro . Chamberlin , expressed the hope that instead of thc benevolent

fund of the Lodge of Asaph amounting to i , i ( n it would be double and treble that sum . The Masonic Institutions had to thank thc Lodge of Asaph for what it had done . It met once a year for social enjoyment , and the other seven or eight months entirely for Masonic business . It was not for him to say how they had gone on , but he would urge them to do in the future what they had done in the past . Bio . Teiry then desciibed

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