Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

York Lodge , No . 236 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . CAPT . C . E . WOOD . There was an interesting Masonic function at the meeting of the above lodge on the 15 th instant , at York , when a welcome home was extended to Bro . Capt . C . E . Wood , a member of the lodge , who at the outbreak of the war had volunteered for service in South Africa , and who recently returned at the head of his company after an

extended absence from his native city . The following brethren were present : Bros . Ed . S . Robinson , W . M . ; O . G . Taylor , S . W . ; A . Procter , acting J . W . ; G . Potter-Kirby , Treas . ; T . C . Thompson , Sec . j A . G . Rayner , S . D . ; J . B . Inglis , J . D . ; A . Sample , Org . ; J . H . Wray , I . G . ; A . H . Barson , D . C . ; D . C . Laig , Stwd . ; J . Hall and W . S . Lafey , Tylers ; J . A . Askew , l . P . M . ; M . Bryson , P . M . ; A . Jones , P . M . ; T . Parker , S . Needham , G . H . Osborn , C . E . Wood , and A . Fletcher . Visitors : Bros . J . P . Gill , P . M . iy . 91 , and F . W . Crook , 1991 .

A ballot was taken for Bro . C . B . Crossley , of the Ryburn Lodge , No . 12 S 3 , as a joining member , who was declared elected . Bros . Needham and Phillips were next raised by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . M . Bryson . The presentation to Bro . C . E . Wood was made by Bro . E . Robinson , W . M ., who , in an appropriately worded speech , cdled attention to the fact that Bro . Wood had been at the front fighting for 16 months for his country . While he had been away , he had doubtless passed through many great dangers , and everyone was pleased that he had returned safe and sound . The W . M .

expressed the hope that before long the war would terminate , and that the men with whom we were now fighting would live in perfect friendship with the British people there . ( Applause . ) Bro . Captain Cecil Wood expressed his thanks for the great honour they had paid him . He referred to the magnificent welcome which York accorded the Volunteers on their return . - It was a welcome that was appreciated by every Volunteer . There had been other welcomes of a private nature , and they were the more difficult to respond to , and that occasion was one of them . He again thanked them most sincerely

for their very kind compliment . ( Applause . ) The terms of the address were as follows : " To Brother Captain Cecil Ernest Wood , —We , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the York Lodge of Freemasons , No . 23 G , do hereby offer to you our hearty fraternal greeting on your return to your native land after 16 months ' seivice with the military forces of the Empire in South Africa , and we desire to express our admiration of the pluck and devotion to duty which prompted you to volunteer tor active service with the colours in the time of your country's need , and to congratulate

you upon the efficiency and success with which you have discharged the duties which nave devolved upon you . We trust that you may long live to enjoy the honour and distinction you have so well earned . Given at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , in the City of Yoik , on the 15 th day of July . A . L . 5901 . " Signed , "E . S . Robinson , W . M . ; O . G . Taylor , S . W . ; J . S . Shannon , J . W . ; and T . C . Thompson , Secretary . " The address is illuminated very artistically .- It shows at the top Bro . Wood ' s monoeram . the York Aims , with Ithe Sword and Mace and Cap of Maintenance , and

the crest ot the 1 st V . B . ( P . W . O . ) , West Yorkshire Regiment . In each corner of the address is a representation and the signs of the Zodiac , and various Masonic emblems . On one is an illuminated scroll , in which the white rose of York appears , surrounded by laurel leaves , while in the centre is a representation of the exteri ) r of the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place . At the foot there is a view of the crypt in York Minster , in which the lodge formerly held their meetings , and there is also a view of the interior of the present lodge .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . VV . IRVING . The btethienof the above lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Maryport , on the yth inst ., for the pui pose of installing the officers for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . G . W . Kenworthy , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . On account of setious illness , he had sent word he would be unable to attend . This untiward incident was likely to mar the lustre of the event , Bro . Kenworthy having installed every

Master of the lodge since the year iSGG inclusive , which is a record in Freemasonry , and his visit was looked forward to with much interest . The brethren were delighted when it was known that Bro . Kenworthy had improved in health during the last few days , and would pel form the duties of Installing Officer once more . Bro . Kenworthy was ably assisted by Bros . J . C . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., and R . Monkhouse , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C .

The members present were Bros . I . Sibson , W . M . ; W . Irving , S . W . ; A . G . Kirtsup , J . W . j Jas . Gardiner , Treas . ; A . E . Kitchin , Asst . Sec ; R . A . Skelton , Asst . D . of C . j Isaac Irving , I . G . ; John Messenger , P . P . G . Treas . ; VV . E . Mandale , Stwd . ; R . Monkhouse , P . M . ; Wm . Coulthard ; Jos . Henderson ; Thos . Milbur n , P . M . ; Jos . Reed , P . M . ; T . Postlethwaite ; G . Wood Turney , P . M . ; Tom Brown ; Thos . Carey , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Woiks ; Geo . Johnson , P . G . Std . Br . ; and Joseph Kendall . The visitors present were Bros . Wm . Tulley , P . M . 1220 , P . P . G . D . of C . ;

Thos . Atkinson , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; John R . Thompson , W . M . 1220 ; Daniel Ross , S . W . i 2 jo ; Robt . Askew , ij 2 o ; Peter McKie , 22 S 5 ; John Percival , J . D . 22 S 5 ; ] ohn Paterson , P . M . 9 62 , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Beck , W . M . 22 S 5 ; John Bell , S 72 ; Edward Sandwith , 9 62 ; Joseph McGill , 9 62 ; John Goddard , 2285 ; D . Short , Asst . Sec . 22 S 5 ; John Robinson , 310 ; and others who omitted to sign the roll book . The lodge was opened by Bro . Isaac Sibson , W . M . The minutes having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The

installation of Bro . W . Irving , S . W ., W . M . elect , was proceeded with by Bro . Kenworthy with his customary mastery and dignity . His rendering of the ceremony was beyond all praise , and it was frequently alluded to by the afterdinner speakeis . Subsequently the officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . Isaac Sibson , I . P . M . ; A . G . Kirley , S . W . ; A . E . Kitchin , J . W . ; T . W . Melrose , Chap . ; J . Gardiner , Treas . ; Thos . Armstrong , Sec . ; VV . E . Mandle , D . C ; I . lr / mg , S . D . ; Jos . Young , ] . D . j ] . Mackenzie , Asst . Sec . j R . R . Graves , Org . ; Robt . Skelton , I . G . ; W . Couthard , W . B . G . Deans , and II . Tinnion , Stwds . ; and John Messenger , Tyler . The usual addresses were then

delivered by Bro . J . C . J hompson in grand style , after which Bro . Gardiner said the pleasing duty devolved upon him of presenting Bra . Isiac Sibson , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master's jewel in recognition of his services during his year of office . Bro . Gardiner then handed to him the handsome jewel . Bro . S : bson thanked the Treasurer exceedingly for his very kind words , and said he highly appreciated the gift of the jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him by the brethren . Bro . Irving , W . M ., in the name of the brethren , gave a most hearty welcome to the visitors , and invited all to dine with him at the Golden Lion Hotel .

The lodge business , which occupied two hours , having concluded , the brethren afteiwaids dined together at the Golden Lion Hotel , presided over by the newly , installed W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The speeches were inteispeistd with some excellent songs . The following was the toast list : "His Majesty the King ; " " Her Majesty the Queen , the Duke and Duchess ol Cornwall , and the rest ol the Royal Family ; " " The

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Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces , " responded to by Bro . Capt . Saunders , R . A . P . M . ; " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , the M . W . G . M . of England ; the M . W . Pro ' G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick - and the rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge ; " "The R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck ; the W . Dep . Prov . G . M ., Col . F . R . Sewell , and the rest of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge ; " "The Installing Masters ,

Bros . Kenworthy and J . C . Thompson , " proposed by Bro . J . Gardiner , P . M ., P . p , S . G . W . ; " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; "The Newly-Installed W . M . of Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 , " proposed by Bro . I . Sibson , P . M ., P . G . O . ; "The I . P . M ., ' W . Bro . I . Sibson , and Past Masters of No . 371 . " proposed by Bro . W . living , W . M . ; "The Newly-Invested Officers ; " " The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast .

Everything was of the best , and promptly served . The brethren separated at an early hour . De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1161 .

ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING . The brethren of this lodge , acco . npanied by their wives and friends , held high revel on Wednesday , the 17 th instant , when , under the presidency of the W . M ., a most successful outing was celebrated . Among those present were Bro . J . T . C . Blackie , W . M ., Mrs . Blackie , and Miss Lamb ; Bro . S . Richards , S . W ., and Mrs . Richards ; Bro . Brownhill , J . W ., and Mrs . Brownhill ; Bro . Jones , Treas . and acting D . C , and Misses Jones ; Bro . G . J . Critchley , Sec ; Bro . Bentley , S . D ., and Mrs . Bentley ; Bro . Hartley , Org ., and Mrs , Hartley ; Bro . E . Loebell , P . M ., and Mrs . Loebell ; Bro . Tyler and Mrs . Tyler ; and others .

The assembly took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , at 11 . 30 , when a light refreshment was partaken of , consisting of strawberries and cream and other toothsome delicaces which gladden the heart and tickle the palates of the fair daughters of Mother Eve . Having for the time being satisfied the twin demons hunger and thirst , the brethren and ladies mounted the stage coaches , and all being comfortably settled , the order was given by the acting D . C . to the man with the horn to tootle and the driver whipped up his horses and away we went on over the drive to Disley

proceeding via Cheadle on through Stockport and Hazel Grove , the scenery most of the way being as fine as can be seen in the North of England , but not having the space to enter more fully into a description of the beautiful scenery , & c , we must refer our readers to the Tourist Guide or the house agents for a fuller description . However , all pleasant things have to end some time , so it was with our drive , for at 2 . 30 the coach

pulled up at the noted hostelry , the Ram ' s Head Hotel , where refreshments were served on the lawn . The next portion of the programme was a novel bowling competition , the W . M . and S . W . being rival captains of mixed teams of ladies and brethren . The game caused an endless amount of fun and amusement , and Bro . Richards' ( S . W . ) team eventually beating Bro . Blackie ' s ( W . M . ) by 17 points .

The more serious part of the day's proceeding then commenced , namely , a recherche banquet , served in the style for which the hotel is famous . Every justice was done to the good things provided . Bro . Blackie , W . M ., proposed " The King and the Craft , " and the usual Masonic tcasts .

Bro . J . Brownhill then proposed " The Ladies , " which was heartily honoured . Bro . Critchley , in a brief and humorous speech , responded on behalf of the ladies . The toast of " The W . M . " was ably proposed in a eulogistic manner by Bro . Loebell , P . M ., who congratulated him on the success of the picnic . The W . M ., in responding , said he was very pleased that they had all enjoyed themselves , and he hoped to see them all assembled on many such merry gatherings .

After a stroll round the gardens , seats were again taken for the drive home , which was very enjoyable in the cool of the evening , and the party arrived at the starting point about 10 o'clock , after having spent , as every one declared , a most enjoyable and jolly ladies' outing . Every thanks are due to the W . M ., Bro . Blackie , for the splendid manner in which he had arranged the day ' s outing , and also to the Picnic Committee for so ably assisting him .

Instruction.

Instruction .

HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . S 90 . A meeting of the above chapter was held on the 12 th inst . at the Prince of Wales ' Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-toad , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . 1 . Bailey , P . Z . 1602 , M . E . Z . ; A . F . Hardyment , 1 . i-iSg . P . G . D . C . Norfolk , II . ; R . N . Larter , H . iSfi , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , S . E . ; M . Speigel , P . Z . S 34 . 155 G , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , S . N . ; H . Foskett , P . Z . 1641 , S 90 , Treas . ; H . J . Dunaway , 59 , P . S . ; W . Smith-Rose , 1 st A . S . S 90 , 1 st A . S . ; E . Stevens , 733 ; A . L . Butters , J . 890 ; and VV . J . Lewis , S . N . S 90 , 173 . Comp . A . J . Jordan , 1602 , was

a visitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation weie read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Jordan being the candidate , who was afterwards unanimously elected a member , and duly acknowledged the compliment . The officers for the ensuing two weeks remain the same , and Comp . Bailey was complimented on his excellent work . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter was then closed .

Death.

DEATH .

Coins—On the 16 th instant , Henry Ellis Coffin , at " The Britannia , " Fairfaxroad , South Hampstead , in his 63 rd year .

THE SALE on Tuesday at Christie's of a perfect example of the First Folio Shakespeare proved to be a noteworthy event in the world of the bibliophile . The copy measures in } in . by S \ in .. No letter of text is lacking ; and , but for the bottom corners of four leaves being slightly repaired , and the portrait after Droeshout rubbed in p laces , its condition is good , peihaps , as that of the iSno example . On the other hand , its

value is decreased by reason of the modern morocco binding . The opening offer ot £ 500—more than it was worth 30 years ago—came from Messrs . Pickering ; then one of £ Soo from Mr . Quaritch . By Messrs . Hornstein , Sabin , and others it was carried to £ 1500 . Thereafter the contest was between Pickering and ( Juaritch . Althoug h in 1 S 99 the late Mr . Bernard Quaritch wrote that the copy which tnen btought £ t 7 po , was worth no more than £ 1100 , his son was on this occasion the final bidder at X- i 7 ' "" record sum .

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