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Board Of Benevolence.
Milford Haven , Swindon , Ramsey ( Isle of Man ) , Salford , Tunbridge Wells , Wellington ( New Zealand ) , Manchester , Grand Orient of Egypt , and Boston . One petitioner had died since presentation of petition , nine petitions were deferred , being incomplete , and one
petition was dismissed . The remaining cases were relieved as follows : There was one recommendation to Grand Lodge for £ 100 , and four recommendations for £ 50 each ; five to the Grand Master for £ 40 each , and four for £ 30 each ; five grants of £ 20 each were made , one of £ 15 , five of £ 10 each , one of £ 5 , and one of £ 2 .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Committee of Management of this Institution held their first regular meeting for the current year on Wednesday , the nth inst . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., presided , and there were present Bros . J-Newton , Charles Belton , W . J . Murlis , C . H . Driver , P . G . S . of Wks ., Samuel Brooks ,
Alex . Forsyth , M . D ., Louis Stean , A . H . Tattershall , labez Hogg , P . G . D ., Hugh Cotter , W . Belchamber , John E . Dawson , P . G . S . B ., W . H . Ferryman , G . P ., and James Terry ( Secretary ) , P . G . S . B . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the death of five annuitants ( two males and three widows ) .
The Wardens' report for the past month was read , and that of the Finance Committee read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The application of a widow for the half of her late husband's annuity having been granted , the Committee proceeded to take into consideration the petitions ( 21 in
number—11 male and 10 widows ) which had been sent in , wtth the result that all of them were accepted but two ( one male and one widow ) , which were deferred for further information . Instructions having been given that the names should be entered on the list of candidates for the election in May next , a vote of thanks to the chairman was passed and the Committee adjourned .
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REVIEWS
MASONIC CALENDAR OF LODGES , COUNCILS , & c , MEETING AT SA , RED LION-SQUARE , IN AND NEAR LONDON , iSSS . This Calendar is a veritable multum in parvo , and though only in its third year of issue , has " flown with a bound" to the front rank of Englibh Masonic Directories . This year there are some 30 pages or more additional to
the publication of the 2 nd issue of 1 S 87 ; and inconsequence the interest and value have immensely increased accordingly . The extra space has been devoted to the " Succession of Grand Master ? , Acting , or Pro Grand Masters , Deputy Grand Masters , Provincial Grand Masters , and other Grand Ollicers since tlie formation of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons in June , 1 S 56 . "
How far this long description will enlighten our readers we cannot say , but perhaps , if we state that it means an exact list of ovrnr 6 OJ names of G'and Officers from the year 1856 to 1 SS 7 , with their titles and dates of appointment , arranged in chronological order , and when needful , giving tie "date of death , " the extent ot the labour of the editor will be all the better appreciated . No name occurs
on the title-pane , but we presume the hard-working editor is the R . W . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Asst . G . Sec , the publication being by " authority of the General Board , " at least we may be assured that he has been the " working bee " in the preparation of these numerous and invaluable details . From its pages we glean that Lord Leigh was the first G . M , there having been ten elected since : H . R . H .
the Prince of Wales being the present occupant of the throne , lt is remarkable to note that there has not been a break in the roll if Grand Masters as yet , but in the Hon . " Past G . M . Vas we know , the lamented Dukeof Albany , K . G ., died in 1 SS 4 . Out of 15 D . G . M . ' s only one has died , viz ., R . W . Bro . W . Romaine Callender , M . P . ( in 1 S 76 ) . The first province that was formed was that of
Berks and Hants in 1 S 57 , R . W . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., being Prov . G . M ., the 2 nd being for Devon in the same year , Leicester following as a good third in 1 S 5 S , with the veteran ruler , R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , Prov . G . M . Brethren may assist the editor in forwarding to him the years of death of several he has been unable to verify , so as to complete the information as far as possible .
We intend to consult the pages of the Freemason from iS 6 g to now , so as to do our part , for we feel persuaded that it will be lime well occupied , accuracy being the great desideratum in all such matters . Grand Overseers were first appointed in 1 S 60 . Of Grand Secretaries , ihe first was Captain Collins , in 1 S 56 , who was succeeded by the R . W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , in 1 S 61 , to
whom Mark Masonry is so much indebted , especially during the period when it was the fashion to look down upon all additional Degrees . Grand Standard Bearers are noted first in 1 S 6 4 , Assistant Grand Secretaries in 1 S 60 , and Assistant Inner Guards in 1 SS 6 " . This issue is also especially remarkable for the number of additions to the roll of Grand Officers , in consequence of the " Jubilee
honours , " amounting to a total of 38 ; but those for the Colonies , & c , have still to be announced . So far , they have been distributed as follows : Grand Master Overseers , 4 ; Senior Grand Overseers , 6 ; Junior Grand Overseers , 6 ; Grand Chaplains , 2 ; Grand Registrar , 1 ; Senior Grand Deacons , S ; Junior Grand Deacons , 3 ; Grand Sword Bearers , G ; and Grand Standard Bearers , 2 . Of lodges ,
& c , held in the Masonic Hall there are Nos . 1910 and 2029 ( Craft ) , No . 2021 ( Royal Arch ) , and Grand Master ' s , Grand Stewards' , Bon Accord , St . Mark ' s , Prince of Wales's , MaUtt and Chisel , Macdonald , Panmure , Era , Studholme , West Smithfield , Royal Naval , Henniker , Davison , Onslow , Ruspini , and King Solomon ' s ( Mark
lodges ) ; also councils , conclaves , Rose Croix chapters , & c , the names of the chief officers , dates of warrants , roll of P . M . ' s , times of meetings , & c , beingall duly detailed , much Io the advantage of the many concerned . We have left to the last our notice of the financial and numerical tables , which , to us , at all events , and , if we mistake not , to most Mark ( Masters , will prove most -velcc-rie information . In
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1857 there were 211 certificates [ issued , with , consequently that number of members on the roll , the total financial receipts being £ 64 ios . In 1 S 87 there were 1136 certificates ( the largest number was in the previous year , viz ., 1461 ) , the total number issued from the year of origin being 22 , 793 . The receipts for the General and Benevolent Funds amounting to X 3637 iSs . sd ., the largest yet received in
any single year . From 1 S 6 3 'to 1 SS 7 sums of money , amounting in all to £ 527 ios ., have been donated to the Royal Masonic Institutions for Girls ' , Boys ' , and Aged Freemasons and Widows , but only £ 50 to the Mark Benevolent Funds , so that the Grand Lodge cannot be accused of using their balances from time to time for the purposes of Mark Masonry only . Since 1869 nearly X ' 2000 have been
distributed through the medium of the Mark Benevolent Funds , but ^ nearly all that l arge sum has been raised through the voluntary contributions of the brethren . In concluding our remarks , we must not forget to notice the calendar of meetings for 18 SS , which , while it must have
added much to the labours of compilation , will prove very handy to the members of lodges , & c , assembling at 8 A , Red Lion-square . We heartily congratulate the General Board and all concerned in the preparation of this most excellent Masonic Calendar , which has been printed at the Freemason Works .
Masonic Calendar For The Province Of Hertfordshire, 1888.
MASONIC CALENDAR FOR THE PROVINCE OF HERTFORDSHIRE , 1888 .
This exceedingly neat and most useful publication is edited by Bro . G . E . Lake , Prov . G . Sec , which fact , in part , doubtless accounts for the numerous interesting details to be found inside its charming blue cover . The 16 lodges , comprising the province , are under the general rule of R . W . Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., the Prov . G . M ., and
muster 530 members , according to the last returns , being an increase of 35 , as compared with the previous tables ; No . 221 S , Rickmansworth , being on roll for the first time . The six Lodges of Instruction are duly enumerated , with the names of the "Instructors , " and other officers , amongst whom we note Bros . Henry Sadler , Grand Tyler ( for Watford ) , and I . L . Mather , A . G . D . C . ( for Hatfield ) .
The four Royal Arch Chapters return 76 members , the same number of Mark Lodges have a total of 62 , and the K . T . Preceptory reckons 27 Knights . How it is that Royal Arch Masonry makes such a poor figure seems difficult to understand , with all the facilities at the disposal of the Craft in the province . The Prov . G . M . is the Grand Superintendent ; the D . Prov . G . M . is the Prov . Grand
H . ; and zealous and distinguished companions like F . Summer Knyvett , G . Swd . Br . ; James Terry , P . G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; and others are enrolled as members of chapters in Herts . As respects the Charities , the result of an examination of the tables forming the appendix is most cheering . So many are the votes
that we almost judge it to be the first in England in support of " the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's Heart , " but we have not the time to run up the totals . Another time we hope this will be done for us . If all provinces were equally generous , the Secretaries of our Institutions would indeed rejoice . •Again we say , " well done little Herts . "
MASONIC GUIDE FOR THE COUNTY OF YORKSHIRE , ANO EBORACUM MASONIC CALENDAR FOR iSSS . The editor , Bro . T . B . iWhytehead , ought surely to be " at home " at this kind of work , having now acted in that capacity for 12 years , and so he is . He is the host in reality , as well as the president of the feast , for ,
from the first he has provided the most wholesome fare at his own expense , in which respect the little brochure is issued on a different footing to any others . In N . and E . Yorkshire there are 29 lodges and 1975 members , 15 Royal Arch Chapters and 5 S 7 members , 10 Mark Lodges , and 3 Knights Templar Preceptories . In West Yorkshire there are 6 9 lodges and 3290 members , 38 Royal Arch Chapters and 1173 members , 10 Mark Lodges , and 8 Knights
Templar Preceptories . An extraordinary amount of information is afforded with respect to all these numerous Bodies , besides other additional Degrees , such as the Rose Croix , Royal Order , & c ; places of meetings , chief officers , and other particulars , and a useful Masonic Calendar adds much to the value of the compilation , as it includes the meetings of the Grand Lodge , Grand Chapter , & c , as well as of local organizations .
THROUGH CENTRAL ASIA . By HY . LANSDELL , D . D . Sampson Low and Co . Many readers will remember Dr . Henry Lansdell as the author of " Through Siberia , " and " Russian Central Asia , " these volumes having formed valuable additions to our knowledge of the geography , economy , and administration of the Russian territories in Asia . The present
work is , as the author remarks , chiefly a personal narrative , many whole chapters , and most of the notes of the large edition being omitted . Dr . Lansdell had the good fortune to obtain what would-be travellers in Central Asia have hungered for in vain , namely , a pass granted by the Russian Government enabling him to travel almost unquestioned through the greater portion of Turkestan and Bokhara .
' 1 here is no doubt that the author would have found this an absolute impossibility , despite the fact of his being a clergyman , had it not been for the semi-religious object of his journey , but going as he did under the auspices of the British and Foreign Bible Society , and being somewhat known in Russian official circles as the author of "Through Siberia , " and also as a former distributor of religious
publications in that country , he obtained the requisite official documents vvith comparative ease . But it is only fair to add that Dr . Lansdell succeeded in this respect where many other men would have failed , as there is no doubt that energy , tact , and a judicious use of opportunities had a great share in the ease and speed with which the apparently insurmountable obstacle of an " official pass" was overcome . Starting from London on June 26 th , 1882 , the authoi
travelled to St . Petersburg , thence by rail to Nijni Novgorod , by steamer to Permccy , rail and post to Tuirmen , by steamer to Semipolahensk , and thence onwards by posting , through the real part of the journey , passing Tolmak , Kokan , Bokhara , and Khiva ( rendered familiar by the late Colonel Burnaby's famous ride ) , thence on to the shores of the Caspian Sea , and finally , by steamer and rail , back to London , arriving on December 21 st in the same year , the total distance travelled being 12 , 145 miles , including 2933 on wheels ,
Masonic Calendar For The Province Of Hertfordshire, 1888.
and 771 on horse or camel . Space will not permit our entering into any of the details of the journey , but the svhole narrative is told in a most unassuming manner , yet with sufficient verve to make it exceedingly interesting to the most capricious general reader , as well as instructive to those desirous of improving their knowledge of a subject on which very
little has been written , or , in fact , is known in this country . By the aid of an excellent map the reader can follow Dr . Lansdell along the whole route across Central Asia . The volume concludes with an important appendix on " The diplomacy and delimitation of the Russo-Afgan Frontier , " compiled chiefly from the many Blue Books issued on the subject , and from letters from officers on the Commission which appeared in the Times and other papers . The author
enters into a short discussion on this much vexed subject , in which he argues that Russia has gained little by the annexation of Merv in comparison with the expenditure thereby entailed , and that England ought to be thankful that she has been delivered from a position wherein it is just possible that she might have been compared to a dog in the manger that would bring no good to the Turkoman himself , nor permit others to do so .
Reports Of Masonc Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONC MEETINGS .
Craft jteonrg , EMULATION LODGE ( No . 21 ) . —On Monday evening the Lord Mayor was installed Worshipful Master of the Emulation Lodge , which is one of the oldest lodges of Freemasons on the Grand Lodge of England , being No . 21 in the books of Grand Lodge . The lodge , which , in addition to its antiquity , is notorious for its admirable working of the ceremonies of the Order , meets at the
Albion , where so many distinguished lodges of the Order assemble . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Arthur Hills . A large and distinguished number of brethren , especially members of the Grand Lodge , were present to do honour to his Lordshi p , the invited guests including the following : —Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Alderman Sir R . Hanson , P . G . W . ; F . A .
Philbrick , Q . C . ( Grand Registrar ); R . Grey , P . G . D . ( President Board Benevolence ); F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . T . Piggot , P . G . D . ; G . Burt , P . A . G . D . C ; W . M . By water , G . S . B . ; Major G . Lambert , P . G . S . B .: C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ; R . Berridge , P . M . ; Alderman Savory , Major H . D . Davies ( Sheriff of London and Middlesex ) , W . A . Higgs , ( Sheriff of London and
Middlesex ) , Ii . T . Zoete , F . M . Smith , F . Collier , W . Sutton , A . Day , C . Beckford , T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Trimmer , P . M . ; . D . Clark , P . M . ; B . Baker , P . M ., P . G . D . ; S . P . Norris , P . M . ; E . W . Rubbeck , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; G . J . Eady , S . W . ; R . L . S . Badham , S . Willis , H . P . Spice , P . M .: C . Mansfield , P . M . ; W . Grellier , S . D . ; R . St . A .
Roumieu , P . M . ; H . M . Grellier , J . W . Zambra , Buller , B . Bridgwater , H . L . Truman , Collins , P . M . ; W . Coates , F . Clive , W . T . Evans , W . Osmond , P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , P . M ., Past Grand Treas . ; A . Harris , W . M . 2127 ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; C . D , Miller , P . M . ; G . Devey , H . Samuel , A . Samuel , E . Samuel , S . Cutler , G . B . Culler , J . Church , J .
Levanter , J . R . Pearson , H . W . Mason , Benningfield , Menstrell , P . M . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Secretary ; Colonel Harding , H . Baker , P . M . ; E . Bristowe , P . M . ; W . Imvne , P . M . ; A . Anderson , T . Quihampton , Geo . Kenning , P . G . D . Middx . ; G . Reynold .- , , S . W . 1614 , Sec . Anglo-American Lodge ; Rev . J . H . Smith , G . Manners , CC . ; E . laylor , A . Brookman , P . M . 16 57 A . G . Browning
; , J . Robbins , J . T . Welldon , W . 1 ' . Raymond , P . M .: Lieut-Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M . ; C Douglas Singer , T . F . Peacock , P . M . ; J . Voce Moore , CC ; H 7 C . Barker , W . H . Baker , L . A . Harrison , R . C Grant , P . M . ; C . VV . Sawbridge , Louis Hiersch , R . S . Charles . P . H . Waterlow , P . M . ; C H . Waterlow , G . Hakewill
P . M . ; G . Singer , P . M . ; W . J . Vian , P . M . ; J , Wallace , Grilriths Smith , P . A . G . D . C . ; H . Taylor , T . Wilson P . M . ; G . Watson , P . M . ; W . Monckton , P . S , G . W . Kent ; M . R . Sewill , P . M . ; H . J . Reynolds , P . M . ; J . C . Strong , P . M . ; VV . Parker , F . Mansfield , E . Gamman , C . Monckton , P .. V 1 . ; H . C . Brunning , P . M ., J . W . ; and R . Hovenden , I . G .
Alter the proceedings in lodge , Bro . the Lord Mayor , Bros , the Sheriffs , Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , and many other prominent members of the Corporation left ( greatly to the regiet of the lodge ) in consequence of the death of Bro . Alderman Sir J . btaples , and out of respect to his memory . This fact was several times alluded to in the course of the evening by the I . P . M ., Bro . A . Hills , who , at the request
of his lordship , presided at the banquet , * and others . The banquet , as usual at the Albion , was most admirably served under the direction of Bro . Swayne , the popular manager . Bro . Arthur Hills gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , and Bro . Philbrick , Q . C , replying , said that under the roof in which they were he felt that much speaking under the circumstances in which they were met would be
out ot place . He congratulated the Emulation Lodge upon the marked success which had attended their present proceedings , and upon having elected so distinguished a brother as their Lord Mayor to be their Master . He specially referred to the exceedingly valuable lodge of instruction which was held under the auspices of the Emulation Lodge , which he observed had done so much to preserve the wonderful traditions of the Craft .
In proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master the Lord Mayor , " Bro . Arthur Hill said they all most deeply regretted the unfortunate circumstances which had prevented their newly-installed Worshipful Master from being present . But for this he felt that they should have had one of the most enjoyable and pleasant evenings which they had hitherto recorded in the Emulation Lodge .
They all knew the reason which had prevented his remaining with them , but they all knew the great sense of honour and great feeling of brotherly love which existed between the aldermen of the City . All very much regretted to hear of the death of an alderman who was very well known within those walls , and especially within the ward in which they were assembled . As to the Lord Mayor , they all felt that he had done the lodge a great
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Board Of Benevolence.
Milford Haven , Swindon , Ramsey ( Isle of Man ) , Salford , Tunbridge Wells , Wellington ( New Zealand ) , Manchester , Grand Orient of Egypt , and Boston . One petitioner had died since presentation of petition , nine petitions were deferred , being incomplete , and one
petition was dismissed . The remaining cases were relieved as follows : There was one recommendation to Grand Lodge for £ 100 , and four recommendations for £ 50 each ; five to the Grand Master for £ 40 each , and four for £ 30 each ; five grants of £ 20 each were made , one of £ 15 , five of £ 10 each , one of £ 5 , and one of £ 2 .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Committee of Management of this Institution held their first regular meeting for the current year on Wednesday , the nth inst . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., presided , and there were present Bros . J-Newton , Charles Belton , W . J . Murlis , C . H . Driver , P . G . S . of Wks ., Samuel Brooks ,
Alex . Forsyth , M . D ., Louis Stean , A . H . Tattershall , labez Hogg , P . G . D ., Hugh Cotter , W . Belchamber , John E . Dawson , P . G . S . B ., W . H . Ferryman , G . P ., and James Terry ( Secretary ) , P . G . S . B . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the death of five annuitants ( two males and three widows ) .
The Wardens' report for the past month was read , and that of the Finance Committee read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The application of a widow for the half of her late husband's annuity having been granted , the Committee proceeded to take into consideration the petitions ( 21 in
number—11 male and 10 widows ) which had been sent in , wtth the result that all of them were accepted but two ( one male and one widow ) , which were deferred for further information . Instructions having been given that the names should be entered on the list of candidates for the election in May next , a vote of thanks to the chairman was passed and the Committee adjourned .
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REVIEWS
MASONIC CALENDAR OF LODGES , COUNCILS , & c , MEETING AT SA , RED LION-SQUARE , IN AND NEAR LONDON , iSSS . This Calendar is a veritable multum in parvo , and though only in its third year of issue , has " flown with a bound" to the front rank of Englibh Masonic Directories . This year there are some 30 pages or more additional to
the publication of the 2 nd issue of 1 S 87 ; and inconsequence the interest and value have immensely increased accordingly . The extra space has been devoted to the " Succession of Grand Master ? , Acting , or Pro Grand Masters , Deputy Grand Masters , Provincial Grand Masters , and other Grand Ollicers since tlie formation of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons in June , 1 S 56 . "
How far this long description will enlighten our readers we cannot say , but perhaps , if we state that it means an exact list of ovrnr 6 OJ names of G'and Officers from the year 1856 to 1 SS 7 , with their titles and dates of appointment , arranged in chronological order , and when needful , giving tie "date of death , " the extent ot the labour of the editor will be all the better appreciated . No name occurs
on the title-pane , but we presume the hard-working editor is the R . W . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Asst . G . Sec , the publication being by " authority of the General Board , " at least we may be assured that he has been the " working bee " in the preparation of these numerous and invaluable details . From its pages we glean that Lord Leigh was the first G . M , there having been ten elected since : H . R . H .
the Prince of Wales being the present occupant of the throne , lt is remarkable to note that there has not been a break in the roll if Grand Masters as yet , but in the Hon . " Past G . M . Vas we know , the lamented Dukeof Albany , K . G ., died in 1 SS 4 . Out of 15 D . G . M . ' s only one has died , viz ., R . W . Bro . W . Romaine Callender , M . P . ( in 1 S 76 ) . The first province that was formed was that of
Berks and Hants in 1 S 57 , R . W . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., being Prov . G . M ., the 2 nd being for Devon in the same year , Leicester following as a good third in 1 S 5 S , with the veteran ruler , R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , Prov . G . M . Brethren may assist the editor in forwarding to him the years of death of several he has been unable to verify , so as to complete the information as far as possible .
We intend to consult the pages of the Freemason from iS 6 g to now , so as to do our part , for we feel persuaded that it will be lime well occupied , accuracy being the great desideratum in all such matters . Grand Overseers were first appointed in 1 S 60 . Of Grand Secretaries , ihe first was Captain Collins , in 1 S 56 , who was succeeded by the R . W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , in 1 S 61 , to
whom Mark Masonry is so much indebted , especially during the period when it was the fashion to look down upon all additional Degrees . Grand Standard Bearers are noted first in 1 S 6 4 , Assistant Grand Secretaries in 1 S 60 , and Assistant Inner Guards in 1 SS 6 " . This issue is also especially remarkable for the number of additions to the roll of Grand Officers , in consequence of the " Jubilee
honours , " amounting to a total of 38 ; but those for the Colonies , & c , have still to be announced . So far , they have been distributed as follows : Grand Master Overseers , 4 ; Senior Grand Overseers , 6 ; Junior Grand Overseers , 6 ; Grand Chaplains , 2 ; Grand Registrar , 1 ; Senior Grand Deacons , S ; Junior Grand Deacons , 3 ; Grand Sword Bearers , G ; and Grand Standard Bearers , 2 . Of lodges ,
& c , held in the Masonic Hall there are Nos . 1910 and 2029 ( Craft ) , No . 2021 ( Royal Arch ) , and Grand Master ' s , Grand Stewards' , Bon Accord , St . Mark ' s , Prince of Wales's , MaUtt and Chisel , Macdonald , Panmure , Era , Studholme , West Smithfield , Royal Naval , Henniker , Davison , Onslow , Ruspini , and King Solomon ' s ( Mark
lodges ) ; also councils , conclaves , Rose Croix chapters , & c , the names of the chief officers , dates of warrants , roll of P . M . ' s , times of meetings , & c , beingall duly detailed , much Io the advantage of the many concerned . We have left to the last our notice of the financial and numerical tables , which , to us , at all events , and , if we mistake not , to most Mark ( Masters , will prove most -velcc-rie information . In
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1857 there were 211 certificates [ issued , with , consequently that number of members on the roll , the total financial receipts being £ 64 ios . In 1 S 87 there were 1136 certificates ( the largest number was in the previous year , viz ., 1461 ) , the total number issued from the year of origin being 22 , 793 . The receipts for the General and Benevolent Funds amounting to X 3637 iSs . sd ., the largest yet received in
any single year . From 1 S 6 3 'to 1 SS 7 sums of money , amounting in all to £ 527 ios ., have been donated to the Royal Masonic Institutions for Girls ' , Boys ' , and Aged Freemasons and Widows , but only £ 50 to the Mark Benevolent Funds , so that the Grand Lodge cannot be accused of using their balances from time to time for the purposes of Mark Masonry only . Since 1869 nearly X ' 2000 have been
distributed through the medium of the Mark Benevolent Funds , but ^ nearly all that l arge sum has been raised through the voluntary contributions of the brethren . In concluding our remarks , we must not forget to notice the calendar of meetings for 18 SS , which , while it must have
added much to the labours of compilation , will prove very handy to the members of lodges , & c , assembling at 8 A , Red Lion-square . We heartily congratulate the General Board and all concerned in the preparation of this most excellent Masonic Calendar , which has been printed at the Freemason Works .
Masonic Calendar For The Province Of Hertfordshire, 1888.
MASONIC CALENDAR FOR THE PROVINCE OF HERTFORDSHIRE , 1888 .
This exceedingly neat and most useful publication is edited by Bro . G . E . Lake , Prov . G . Sec , which fact , in part , doubtless accounts for the numerous interesting details to be found inside its charming blue cover . The 16 lodges , comprising the province , are under the general rule of R . W . Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., the Prov . G . M ., and
muster 530 members , according to the last returns , being an increase of 35 , as compared with the previous tables ; No . 221 S , Rickmansworth , being on roll for the first time . The six Lodges of Instruction are duly enumerated , with the names of the "Instructors , " and other officers , amongst whom we note Bros . Henry Sadler , Grand Tyler ( for Watford ) , and I . L . Mather , A . G . D . C . ( for Hatfield ) .
The four Royal Arch Chapters return 76 members , the same number of Mark Lodges have a total of 62 , and the K . T . Preceptory reckons 27 Knights . How it is that Royal Arch Masonry makes such a poor figure seems difficult to understand , with all the facilities at the disposal of the Craft in the province . The Prov . G . M . is the Grand Superintendent ; the D . Prov . G . M . is the Prov . Grand
H . ; and zealous and distinguished companions like F . Summer Knyvett , G . Swd . Br . ; James Terry , P . G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; and others are enrolled as members of chapters in Herts . As respects the Charities , the result of an examination of the tables forming the appendix is most cheering . So many are the votes
that we almost judge it to be the first in England in support of " the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's Heart , " but we have not the time to run up the totals . Another time we hope this will be done for us . If all provinces were equally generous , the Secretaries of our Institutions would indeed rejoice . •Again we say , " well done little Herts . "
MASONIC GUIDE FOR THE COUNTY OF YORKSHIRE , ANO EBORACUM MASONIC CALENDAR FOR iSSS . The editor , Bro . T . B . iWhytehead , ought surely to be " at home " at this kind of work , having now acted in that capacity for 12 years , and so he is . He is the host in reality , as well as the president of the feast , for ,
from the first he has provided the most wholesome fare at his own expense , in which respect the little brochure is issued on a different footing to any others . In N . and E . Yorkshire there are 29 lodges and 1975 members , 15 Royal Arch Chapters and 5 S 7 members , 10 Mark Lodges , and 3 Knights Templar Preceptories . In West Yorkshire there are 6 9 lodges and 3290 members , 38 Royal Arch Chapters and 1173 members , 10 Mark Lodges , and 8 Knights
Templar Preceptories . An extraordinary amount of information is afforded with respect to all these numerous Bodies , besides other additional Degrees , such as the Rose Croix , Royal Order , & c ; places of meetings , chief officers , and other particulars , and a useful Masonic Calendar adds much to the value of the compilation , as it includes the meetings of the Grand Lodge , Grand Chapter , & c , as well as of local organizations .
THROUGH CENTRAL ASIA . By HY . LANSDELL , D . D . Sampson Low and Co . Many readers will remember Dr . Henry Lansdell as the author of " Through Siberia , " and " Russian Central Asia , " these volumes having formed valuable additions to our knowledge of the geography , economy , and administration of the Russian territories in Asia . The present
work is , as the author remarks , chiefly a personal narrative , many whole chapters , and most of the notes of the large edition being omitted . Dr . Lansdell had the good fortune to obtain what would-be travellers in Central Asia have hungered for in vain , namely , a pass granted by the Russian Government enabling him to travel almost unquestioned through the greater portion of Turkestan and Bokhara .
' 1 here is no doubt that the author would have found this an absolute impossibility , despite the fact of his being a clergyman , had it not been for the semi-religious object of his journey , but going as he did under the auspices of the British and Foreign Bible Society , and being somewhat known in Russian official circles as the author of "Through Siberia , " and also as a former distributor of religious
publications in that country , he obtained the requisite official documents vvith comparative ease . But it is only fair to add that Dr . Lansdell succeeded in this respect where many other men would have failed , as there is no doubt that energy , tact , and a judicious use of opportunities had a great share in the ease and speed with which the apparently insurmountable obstacle of an " official pass" was overcome . Starting from London on June 26 th , 1882 , the authoi
travelled to St . Petersburg , thence by rail to Nijni Novgorod , by steamer to Permccy , rail and post to Tuirmen , by steamer to Semipolahensk , and thence onwards by posting , through the real part of the journey , passing Tolmak , Kokan , Bokhara , and Khiva ( rendered familiar by the late Colonel Burnaby's famous ride ) , thence on to the shores of the Caspian Sea , and finally , by steamer and rail , back to London , arriving on December 21 st in the same year , the total distance travelled being 12 , 145 miles , including 2933 on wheels ,
Masonic Calendar For The Province Of Hertfordshire, 1888.
and 771 on horse or camel . Space will not permit our entering into any of the details of the journey , but the svhole narrative is told in a most unassuming manner , yet with sufficient verve to make it exceedingly interesting to the most capricious general reader , as well as instructive to those desirous of improving their knowledge of a subject on which very
little has been written , or , in fact , is known in this country . By the aid of an excellent map the reader can follow Dr . Lansdell along the whole route across Central Asia . The volume concludes with an important appendix on " The diplomacy and delimitation of the Russo-Afgan Frontier , " compiled chiefly from the many Blue Books issued on the subject , and from letters from officers on the Commission which appeared in the Times and other papers . The author
enters into a short discussion on this much vexed subject , in which he argues that Russia has gained little by the annexation of Merv in comparison with the expenditure thereby entailed , and that England ought to be thankful that she has been delivered from a position wherein it is just possible that she might have been compared to a dog in the manger that would bring no good to the Turkoman himself , nor permit others to do so .
Reports Of Masonc Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONC MEETINGS .
Craft jteonrg , EMULATION LODGE ( No . 21 ) . —On Monday evening the Lord Mayor was installed Worshipful Master of the Emulation Lodge , which is one of the oldest lodges of Freemasons on the Grand Lodge of England , being No . 21 in the books of Grand Lodge . The lodge , which , in addition to its antiquity , is notorious for its admirable working of the ceremonies of the Order , meets at the
Albion , where so many distinguished lodges of the Order assemble . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Arthur Hills . A large and distinguished number of brethren , especially members of the Grand Lodge , were present to do honour to his Lordshi p , the invited guests including the following : —Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Alderman Sir R . Hanson , P . G . W . ; F . A .
Philbrick , Q . C . ( Grand Registrar ); R . Grey , P . G . D . ( President Board Benevolence ); F . Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . T . Piggot , P . G . D . ; G . Burt , P . A . G . D . C ; W . M . By water , G . S . B . ; Major G . Lambert , P . G . S . B .: C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . ; R . Berridge , P . M . ; Alderman Savory , Major H . D . Davies ( Sheriff of London and Middlesex ) , W . A . Higgs , ( Sheriff of London and
Middlesex ) , Ii . T . Zoete , F . M . Smith , F . Collier , W . Sutton , A . Day , C . Beckford , T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; E . J . Trimmer , P . M . ; . D . Clark , P . M . ; B . Baker , P . M ., P . G . D . ; S . P . Norris , P . M . ; E . W . Rubbeck , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; G . J . Eady , S . W . ; R . L . S . Badham , S . Willis , H . P . Spice , P . M .: C . Mansfield , P . M . ; W . Grellier , S . D . ; R . St . A .
Roumieu , P . M . ; H . M . Grellier , J . W . Zambra , Buller , B . Bridgwater , H . L . Truman , Collins , P . M . ; W . Coates , F . Clive , W . T . Evans , W . Osmond , P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , P . M ., Past Grand Treas . ; A . Harris , W . M . 2127 ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; C . D , Miller , P . M . ; G . Devey , H . Samuel , A . Samuel , E . Samuel , S . Cutler , G . B . Culler , J . Church , J .
Levanter , J . R . Pearson , H . W . Mason , Benningfield , Menstrell , P . M . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Secretary ; Colonel Harding , H . Baker , P . M . ; E . Bristowe , P . M . ; W . Imvne , P . M . ; A . Anderson , T . Quihampton , Geo . Kenning , P . G . D . Middx . ; G . Reynold .- , , S . W . 1614 , Sec . Anglo-American Lodge ; Rev . J . H . Smith , G . Manners , CC . ; E . laylor , A . Brookman , P . M . 16 57 A . G . Browning
; , J . Robbins , J . T . Welldon , W . 1 ' . Raymond , P . M .: Lieut-Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M . ; C Douglas Singer , T . F . Peacock , P . M . ; J . Voce Moore , CC ; H 7 C . Barker , W . H . Baker , L . A . Harrison , R . C Grant , P . M . ; C . VV . Sawbridge , Louis Hiersch , R . S . Charles . P . H . Waterlow , P . M . ; C H . Waterlow , G . Hakewill
P . M . ; G . Singer , P . M . ; W . J . Vian , P . M . ; J , Wallace , Grilriths Smith , P . A . G . D . C . ; H . Taylor , T . Wilson P . M . ; G . Watson , P . M . ; W . Monckton , P . S , G . W . Kent ; M . R . Sewill , P . M . ; H . J . Reynolds , P . M . ; J . C . Strong , P . M . ; VV . Parker , F . Mansfield , E . Gamman , C . Monckton , P .. V 1 . ; H . C . Brunning , P . M ., J . W . ; and R . Hovenden , I . G .
Alter the proceedings in lodge , Bro . the Lord Mayor , Bros , the Sheriffs , Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , and many other prominent members of the Corporation left ( greatly to the regiet of the lodge ) in consequence of the death of Bro . Alderman Sir J . btaples , and out of respect to his memory . This fact was several times alluded to in the course of the evening by the I . P . M ., Bro . A . Hills , who , at the request
of his lordship , presided at the banquet , * and others . The banquet , as usual at the Albion , was most admirably served under the direction of Bro . Swayne , the popular manager . Bro . Arthur Hills gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , and Bro . Philbrick , Q . C , replying , said that under the roof in which they were he felt that much speaking under the circumstances in which they were met would be
out ot place . He congratulated the Emulation Lodge upon the marked success which had attended their present proceedings , and upon having elected so distinguished a brother as their Lord Mayor to be their Master . He specially referred to the exceedingly valuable lodge of instruction which was held under the auspices of the Emulation Lodge , which he observed had done so much to preserve the wonderful traditions of the Craft .
In proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master the Lord Mayor , " Bro . Arthur Hill said they all most deeply regretted the unfortunate circumstances which had prevented their newly-installed Worshipful Master from being present . But for this he felt that they should have had one of the most enjoyable and pleasant evenings which they had hitherto recorded in the Emulation Lodge .
They all knew the reason which had prevented his remaining with them , but they all knew the great sense of honour and great feeling of brotherly love which existed between the aldermen of the City . All very much regretted to hear of the death of an alderman who was very well known within those walls , and especially within the ward in which they were assembled . As to the Lord Mayor , they all felt that he had done the lodge a great