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the Transactions , so as to inform non-members —eligible , and welcome to join the ever increasing C . C . —of the character of our publications . The frontispiece is , what looks to be , an excellent portrait of Bro . John Paul Rylands , one of the immortal nine , who founded the lodge , and like his Brother , our Brother William Harry Rylands , is a recognised

authority on subjects he makes his special study . The "Summer Outing " was at Colchester , and , with Bro . J . T . Railing , the Prov . Grand Sec . ( one of a family of Masons ) , as guide , the few brethren who were able to attend had an " elegant time , " and , what is more to us who failed to put in an appearance , the editor has favoured us with a racy report , and some capital illustrations of the curios .

We are next introduced to " Gavin Wilson , a Forgotten Masonic worthy , " whose portrait heads the article from the " Gent ' s Mag " of 1793 , and who was quite a genius in his way , though originally but a journeyman bootmaker in the Canongate , Edinburgh . His " Collection of Masonic Songs" of A . D . 1788 , I remember seeing some years since , and the wee book may be consulted in the Library of Freemasons' Hall , as it is in that important collection , as also in the "Bower Library" of the Grand Lodge of Iowa . The author was Poet Laureate of St . David ' s Lodge .

" The Early History of the High Degrees in the Netherlands " is by Bro . J . D . Oortman-Gerlings , Grand Master thereof , and consequently entitled to write on the subject . It is mainly a translation of Bro . Bronwer ' s pamphlet on the "High Degrees" in that country ( first 19 pages ) . The Grand Scots Lodge was formed in 1776 , and in 177 S certain lodges , which had worked the Scots Degrees " for 3 'ears previously , "

received " letters of Constitution , " not any fees being required . The senior lodge appears to have been " La Bien Aimee , " with a warrant from Dublin , dated 26 th Dec , 1 755 ! A copy of this document is appended , wherein mention is made of the "Scots and Select Lodge , " and thc mysteries of Ecossais and Elus . The minutes run from 1756 . The Scots Lodge Concordia , & c , at

Amsterdam , is declared to have received their charter from Edinburgh on April 14 th , 1755 . There is no such warrant noted on the Scottish Register , but , supposing it was nevertheless granted , which is possible , it should be remembered , as Bro . Speth points out , that the Grand Lodge of Scotland only authorised the . first three Degrees , and not those known as the "Scots , " which were not of Scottish origin .

The judgment delivered on 24 th June , 1892 , b y the Supreme Court of the Netherlands in respect to a legacy claimed in full by the Grand Lodge , but desired pro rata by two other governing bodies , as all three were entitled thereto , appropriately follows the Grand Master ' s defence of the High Degrees , and is a translation by Dr . Dieperink , one of our respected local Secretaries in Africa .

Bro . Lane ' s "Dateof Origin of the Grand Lodge of the Ancients , 175 1 , " is a useful , well-reasoned paper , and intended to date back the rise of the "Ancients , " or " Atholl Masons , " from 1753 , the popular date , to 1751 , the actual year . I hope , with the zealous Masonic statistician , that the latter will now be generally adopted , as the two years in question are important . The congratulations of the lodge to our esteemed Bro . H . J . Whymper ,

CLE ., on his appointment as District Grand Master of the Punjab ( for which he is so qualified ) , agreed to at the meeting October 7 th , and the regrets at his declining the honour , especially on the ground of ill-health , expressed subsequently , are shared by all the members wherever dispersed . The paper on " The Masonic Apron , " by Bro . W . H . Rylands , the W . M . ( P . M . No . 2 , & c ) , like all from his pen , is both able and exhaustive

in relation to the periods and circumstances concerned , and the numerous illustrations are most welcome and helpful to a right understanding of the subject . With Bro . Crowe ' s capital paper on " Masonic Clothing " in the same volume , we have a number of particulars relating to home and foreign aprons never before collected , and the one by our W . M ., relating more especially to our own country , is exceedingly valuable and interesting .

What he says about the indefinite descriptions in many of the catalogues of Masonic exhibitions is quite correct , but the blame is not to rest on my shoulders or those of the other editors of these important registers , but on the owners of the curios , who failed to forward accurate accounts of their treasures . _ The catalogues had to be compiled and printed prior to the articles being sent for exhibition . Bro . Rylands seems quite certain that the aprons used by the Operative in earl

Masons y days were of leather exclusively . The misfortune is that the records of early last century and before , the material is not mentioned usually , but we know that in 16 70 the Aberdeen lodge required " ane linen aprone" to be provided by each Apprentice , as well as " ane pair of good gloves . " " White aprons" are often mentioned , and it strikes me , if always of leather , the word " white " would not so often occur . However , it is not of much consequence , the shape and ornaments , ribbons , & c , being

of more importance . I consider the paper of considerable value , and think it likely leather was the material usee ! by the English lodges generally under the Grand Lodge of Englandfrom 1717 . The indentureof 1685 isassuredl y a treasure , and a nice find by the ever vigilant author . The Masonic handkerchief , exhibited by Bro . Vernon , and one of the plates in the present part is doubtless one of the Finch productions , the ( in ) famous Masonic charlatan .

The reproduction of the picture we had before us in the lodge held in June will be a pleasant surprise to many , and most agreeable to all the members , as , so far , we can find no trace or reference to it , and if a Gainsborough is very valuable , or possibly it is by Hogarth . It is singular never to have been reproduced in any way or noticed hitherto . The teapot owned by my friend , Bro . A . Hope , of Exeter , is a fine and scarce article , the

design being similar to a jug belonging to Bro . J . L . Carson , and another , the property of General J . C . Smith . The officers' jewels of No . 32 , Liverpool , are most ornate , and well deserve the prominence thus given to them j as also the grand old chairs . The Royal Arch jewels belonging to Dr . J . B . Cockbum are quite new to me , but not the " P . M . ' s jewel , " as the latter has many representatives extant .

Bro . Malczovich ' s exhaustive paper on " Freemasonry in Austria and Hungary " is still in progress , " so I defer any reference thereto until its completion . " Freemasonry in Prussia " is a needful study for all who desire to be well posted in the cosmopolitan Craft , but it is sad readinp- after all .

At the meeting in November , 1892 , there was so much to do and listen to , that after the new Worshipful Master ' s address and other matters being polished off , Bro . Gould ' s most suggestive and original paper on " The Assembly" was taken as read , save a digest thereof , but happily it is now given us in full . 1 give my opinion of its striking originality and import-

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ance in the same part , and trust it will be well considered as a valuable contribution to the subject by our learned Bro . Gould . " Notes and Queries" this time are well supported , and tbe Reiueitis by Bro . Gould are , to my mind , among the best he has ever written , being attractive as well as suggestive , and withal thoroughly representative of the character of the works , as with those also done by Bro . Speth . The chronicle concludes this grand part , and a very full index to the volume is also given . W . J . HUGHAN .

Consecration Of The Eton Lodge, No. 2458.

CONSECRATION OF THE ETON LODGE , No . 2458 .

The above lodge was consecrated on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at the Christopher Hotel , Eton , by Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . Grand Master , assisted by Bros . J . E . Bowen , Prov . G . Sec , as S . W . ; Dr . Turtle Piggott , Grand Deacon , as J . W . ; and Chapman , W . M . Runnymead Lodge , as I . G . ; in the presence of the founders and several distinguished brethren .

The lodge being opened , the ceremony was performed in a very efficient and impressive manner , after which Bro . Brownrigg installed Bros . Samuel Osborn as W . M . ; Ernest Flower as S . W . ; and Alfred Skinner as J . W . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquet room , where Bro . Page , the host , had prepared a splendid menu , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , the Consecrating Officer impressing upon

the W . M . and brethren the necessity of being careful that no one should be admitted a member of their lodge whom they could not entertain in their own homes . By so doing they would ensure a pledge of that brotherhood which should at all times characterise Freemasons , and as the lodge was starting under such favourable auspices the aim of the brethren should be to maintain and improve their position .

The W . M ., in thanking the Officers for their kind assistance , said it would be his aim , and he was sure he might speak for the founders , to make the lodge a credit to Freemasony . Several other toasts were given , which were followed by some excellent songs and recitations from the brethren present . Bro . Ruffeil , organist of

Kingston Parish Church , whom the W . M . appointed Organist of the lodge , had charge of the musical arrangements , and presided at the piano . Thus ended a very pleasant and enjoyable day , all wishing that the motto of Eton may be applied to their lodge , viz : " Floriate Etona "Long live the Eton lodge .

The following are the founders and officers : —Bros . Samuel Osborn , W . M . ; Ernest Flower , S . W . ; Alfred Skinner , Prov . G . S . Bucks , J . W . ; W . B . Fendick , P . P . G . S . B . Bucks , l . P . M . ; R . P . J . Laundy , Treas . ; Alfied H . Bevan , S . D . ; W . H . Hanham , J . D . ; James Corp , A . D . C ; R . Dixon Smith , I . G . ; C . Capel Smith , W . S . ; Edward Everard , A . W . S . ;

Frank Perkins , H . R . S . Pulman , G . S . Lever , H . W . Chowles , J . S . Ruffell , Herbert Squier , W . H . Faircloth , E . L . Berry , and Hill Smith . The W . M ,, in thanking the Consecrating Officers for their kind services , in the name of the founders presented each with a handsome founder's jewel , and elected them lion , members of thelodge .

Consecration Of The West Sussex Mark Lodge, No. 453.

CONSECRATION OF THE WEST SUSSEX MARK LODGE , No . 453 .

On Monday , the 9 th inst ., the Mark Masons of the Province of Sussex were summoned to the Assembly Rooms , Bognor , to attend the consecration of a Mark lodge for the Western Division of the County , a warrant

for which had been granted to the following members : Bros . R . Currie , D . Prov . G . M . ; J . P . S . Roberts , Prov . S . G . W . ; E . E . Street , P . P . J . G . W . Hants and I . of W . ; F . V . Paxton , P . P . J . G . D . Hants and I . of W . j G . Powell , P . G . D . C ; Alfred Lloyd , Geo . Gatehouse , W . C Blaker , W . Bennett , Prov . G . D . C ; . and H . Langton .

The impressive ceremony was performed by Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary , with the assistance of Bros . A . R . Carter , P , G . S . B ., and C . W . Carrcll , P . G . S . ; and the officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . The consecration ceremony having been completed , the Deputy Prov .

Grand Master installed Bro . F . V . Paxton as W . M ., who appointed and invested the following officers , viz ,: Bros . J . P . S . Roberts , l . P . M . ; A . Lloyd , S . W . ; E . E . Street , J . W . j H . Langton , M . O . ; W . Bennett , S . O . ; W . C Blaker , J . O . ; G . Powell , Treas . ; and G . Gatehouse , R . of M .

Before the business was closed several names were proposed for election as members of the newly-formed lodge . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the founders and their guests dined together in the Large Hall , which had been specially arranged for the purpose by Bro . E . Wood . fhe banquet was admirably served by Bro . Booth , and was presided

over by Bro . Paxton , the newly-appointed W . M . Among the guests were the following members of Grand Lodge : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Grand Sec ; R . Clowes , P . G . I . G . ; A . R . Carter , P . G . S . B . ; C . W . Carrell , P . G . Stwd . ; W . E . Morrison , G . Stwd . ; A . F . Lamette , G . Stwd . ; also the present officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , and the Worshipful Masters of the Mark lodges of Sussex and several other brethren . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . F . J . Sawyer , Muc . Doc , Prov . G . Org .

The Grand Lodge Of Ulster.

THE GRAND LODGE OF ULSTER .

B Y HENRY SADLER .

The ably written and interesting article in the recent Christmas Number of thc Freemason , entitled , " The Grand East of Ulster , " came upon me , and doubtless , many others , as something of a surprise , for although I have for several years been fairly familiar with the subject , I had no idea that my esteemed friend , Bro . Crossle , had it in contemplation to so enlighten the Masonic world at this particular period . Under the impresssion that

the history of this almost unknown organisation would be reserved for the work on Irish Freemasonry , upon which the worthy doctor , when not energetically combating " thc ills that flesh is heir to , " or officiating at the " entrances and exits " of suffering humanity , has of late been engaged , I have refrained from publishing the various documents relating to this curious epoch in the history of Freemasonry in the sister island , which have been preserved in the archives of the Grand Lodge of England . In re-