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Article Ancient and Accepted Rite . ← Page 2 of 2 Article Order of St. Lawrence. Page 1 of 1 Article GRAND MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL. Page 1 of 1 Article GRAND MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL. Page 1 of 1 Article LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE DISCOVERIES AT CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE DISCOVERIES AT CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE. Page 1 of 1 Article CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL LEEK LODGE, No. 1849. Page 1 of 1 Article CEYLON ITEMS. Page 1 of 1
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Ancient And Accepted Rite .
M W . S . having replied , gave " The Joining Members . " This toast having also received full justice , Ex . Bros . Cramer and Anderson responded to the compliment in appropriate words . " The Health of the Past Sovereigns , " coupled with the name of 111 . Bro . C . Driver , followed , and this toast having been warmly elrank , the I . P . M . S . W . tersely and modestly replied . The concluding pledge , viz . " The . Officers , " gave Ex . Comp . D . M . Dewar an
opportunity of indulging in a few interesting remarks upon the past , present , and future prospect of the Mount Calvary , which , he said , had the honour of being one of the oldest chapters under the English Constitution . In conclusion he congratulated the chapter upon possessing so many energetic officers , who , he felt confident , would give a very good account of themselves when they should have arrived at the dignified position of M . W . S . The proceedings then terminated .
Order Of St. Lawrence.
Order of St . Lawrence .
By dispensation of the President of the Council of Side Degrees , the St . Cyprian of Carthage Lodge has been duly opened . Bro . A . M . Broadlcy ( R . W . P . G . M . M . M ., Tunis and Maltal is the first W . M ., Bro . Captain Johnstone , of Craft Lodge 1717 , the first S . W ., and Bio . S . Sessing the
first J . W . Several of the 1 unisian Brethren intend joining the new lodge . Bro . Broadley was admitted a St . Lawrence Mason by W . Bro . Whythead , in the Ancient Ebor Lodge , on the 12 th November last , at York , and duly installed as W . M ., with a view to extending the working of this quaint Degree to the District of Tunis antf Malta .
Grand Masonic Ball At Liverpool.
GRAND MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL .
The annual grand Masonic ball in Liverpool has for many years been very deservedly regarded as the most enjoyable assembly of the year , not only by the members of the Craft , but also by their fair friends and the public generally . The thirty-first of the series , which took place on
Tuesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Town Hall , was certainly no exception to the general rule , as it was universally voted the most enjoyable which has been heltl for a number of years . Charity and pleasure , as usual , went hand-ir .-hand in connection with the gathering , and the financial result , it is hoped , will be such as to substantially increase the funds of that most deserving Institution—the
West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution—which has for so many years reaped the advantages of the pleasant annual rc-union of the brethren of the " mystic tie . " Preliminarily it may be noted that the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution is conducted upon principles of the most admirable kind , there being no expense whatever in connection with its management , as its affairs
arc most efficiently controlled by brethren whose zeal for Freemasonry has so long distinguished them in connection with the Craft . The charity , dining its first fourteen years ' existence , spent about £ 780 in the education and advancement of children , and from 186 5 to 1878 no less a sum than £ 4697 was voted for the same purpose , thus showing the immense increase in the influence and benefits of the
Institution . The invested funds at present amount to about £ 15 , 000 , and ninety-five children are being annually educated by means of the Institution . Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , and Bro . G . Brosdbridge , P . P . G . D . C , are the indefatigable honorary Secretaries of the Institution ; and the duties of honorary Treasurer have for years been
satisfactorily filled by Bro . R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . The Charity , it may be stated , was founded in the year 1850 , and its constant progress has been one of the conspicuous elements of credit of Freemasonry in this province , which is presided over by one of the most popular chiefs in the country—Bro . Lord Skelmersdalc , Dcp . G . M ., and R . W . P . G . M . of West Lancashire .
I he action of the " stupid party " in the Town Council this year delayed the date of the ball for about a month , as their desire seemed to be to place such restrictions on the use of the building , and fix the rent at such a figure as would preclude the entry of all charitable balls within the sacred precincts of what is called the " Mayor ' s town residence , " but which some people think belongs to the
people as much as to the chief magistrate , and ought to be used accordingly . Notwithstanding the delay and vexation attaching' to this action of a corporation which is beginning to gain an unenviable notoriety for wrangling and heartburning , it is satisfactory to find that the " West Lancashire " will not suffer to any degree by a falling off " 1 the proceeds . There were about 500 persons
present , and , thanks to admirable and judicious management , there is likely to a substantial round sum to the good . 1 he hall enjoyed the following distinguished patronage : " is Worship the Mayor and Mayoress of Liverpool , Lord and Lady Skelmersdale , Earl and Countess of Derby , Earl and Countess Bretin , Lord de Tabley , Major Starkie , Right ™ " . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Lady Constance Stanley , Sir Gilbert Greenall . M . P ., Lady Greenall . Sir lames Ramsden ,
J ; ut . -Col . N . Bousfield , M . P ., Right H 0 . 1 . R . A . Cross . M . P ., ~ ° ' - J . Ireland Blackburne , M . P ., Right Hon . Viscount » andon , M . P ., W . Rathbone , Esq ., M . P ., Edward Whitley , s 1 'i John Prescott , Esq ., John Pearson , Esq ., and others . B « . J . F . Newell , J . P .. P . G . S . W . ( ix-Mayor o ? Bootle ) , jffici-ntl y fulfilled the duties of the Chairman of Committee ; „ , -J- R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , was the Vice-Chairman ; Bro . '• Salter , W . M . 24 . 1 . the Treasurer ; and Bro . H . M .
Molv-J CUlt » P . M . 832 , the Master of the Ceremonies . The . thren appeared in full-dress Masonic clothing , wearing le jewels and insignia of their rank and office . The . Pl'er anil refreshment arrangements were entrusted to "srs Fjsk and Fairhurst , of Castle-street , whose efforts 5 * entire satisfaction . A . large and influential band of Awards , " Captained " by Bro . A . Woolrich , W . M . 1356 ,
Grand Masonic Ball At Liverpool.
Treasurer 1609 , did good service during the evening , and the duties of Honorary Secretary for the ball were indefatigably and satisfactorily fulfilled by Bro . A . C . Wylie , S . W . 1264 . The music , as usual , was furnished by Bro . G . A . W . Phillips' band , and the gathering was generally voted a most enjoyable one .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , in the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , in the Senior Vice-President ' s chair ; Bro . James Kench , A . G . P ., in the Junior Vice-President ' s chair ; Bros .
Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . B . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; W . Mann , E . P . Albert , William Stephens , Chas . Fredk . Hogard , J . W . Collier , G . P . Britten , John Constable , W . H . Perryman , John Gavin , W . Taylor , Fred . J . Wray , George B . Chapman ,
F . R . Spaull , . 1 . H . Matthews , John Bcllerby , W . Ackland , R . Harman , W . Ingram , Edward Peacock , James Stevens , Charles Daniel , James Cooper , John Aspinall , Thos . H . Meredith , John Sanderson , R . L . Smith , H . S . Somerville Burney , John Hancock , Daniel Filan , H . G . Heald , E . Lawson Home , T . Walker Cooper , T . Edmonston , C . H . Kdhler , Alfred Youngman , W . D .
Bayley , John R . Glativille , B . Turner , J . H . C . Ball , W . M . 144 ; C . J . Perceval , H . E . Francis , E . T . Storr , J . Coctail , Ernest Brette , Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; W . H . Brand , E . J . Baum , W . M . 1764 ; Robert H . Crowder , E . C . Williams , L . Bartitop . George Free , Edward Friend , T . F . Knight Smith , John Palmer , W . F . Leer , T . S . Carrington , C . W . De Bcrnardy , Walter John Large , Charles
Pupley , George Cordwell , James Garner , A . J . Timothy , Richard Jennings , C . H . Wehlen , A . J . Ireton , Thomas W . Allen , Charles J . W . Davis , C . G . Rushworth , James Williams , G . R . ShervitI , E . Squirrel , Alfred Ginger , H . Sadler , G . T ., and H . Massey ( Pi-ecnutsoii ) . At the Board of Masters , which was first held , the agenda paper for next Quarterly Communication of
Grand Lodge was read to the brethren The Lodge of Benevolence was then opened , and after confirming the recommendations of last lodge to the amount of £ 270 , the brethren proceeded with the new list , which contained thirty-otic cases . The consideration of these occupied nearly five hours , and it was nearly eleven o ' clock before the lodge was closed . 'Two of the thirty-one cases were deferred to' completion . The remaining twenty-nine were
relieved with a total of £ 915 . Two grants , recommendations to Grand Lodge , were made for £ 75 each ( £ 150 ) ; and three of £ 50 each ( £ 150 ) . There were five recommendations to the Grand Master of £ 40 each ( £ 200 ); three of £ 30 ( £ 90 ) ; and three of £ 25 each ( £ 75 . ) . There were six grants of £ 20 each ( £ 120 ); two of £ 10 each ( £ 20 ) ; two of £ 5 each ( £ 10 ) ; and there was one grant ot CU £ 3 ) . The L'idgc of Benevolence was then closcel .
The Discoveries At Cleopatra's Needle.
THE DISCOVERIES AT CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE .
A PHILADELPHIA MASON ' S VIEWS . Philadelphia , Jan . 29 th , 1880 . Charles E . Meyer , a Mason of this city , said to the Herald correspondent to-day : " I have little faith in the recent discoveries being of any value whatever to the
Fraternity of Ancient Free and Acceptetl Masons . To my mind they represent merely Egyptian or other hieroglyphics , which were customary to be placed on any important work to denote either the time of erection or the builder ' s name , or probably the subject it was proposed to commemorate . There is a great similarity in the marks used by the Craftsmen , from which the present society of
Free and Accepted Masons descended , and the marks and characters found traced on the stones of the Pyramids and other monuments in Egypt . The characters usually consisted of representations of religious symbols , the working tools , or scientific figures . These marks , at the time in which it was supposed these obelisks were erected , and for years later , were traced or cut on the bed of the stone . As
stone was added to stone the marks were hidden from view , until the structure was demolished or taken down for removal , when they were brought to light , as is the case in this late discovery . In the old English abbeys and minsters the workman ' s marks are found placed on the face of the stone , as instanced in the ruins of St , Mary ' s Abbey , in York , England ; also in the crypt of the York
Minster and of Westminster Abbey . There is no doubt ol there having been secret societies in the days of the Pryramids and obelisks , but they were merely what are called | now the ' mysteries , ' and were controlled by the priesthood , and used as an instrument in many cases to tryannise over the populace , the initiates being regarded as having supernatural powers . As men became more
enlightened and educated the powers of the priesthood declined , and the ' mysteries' were succeeded by societies which were controlled by those who used them either for good or evil purposes . The society of Free and Accepted Masons owes its origin to the travelling guilds of stonemasons engaged in building the abbeys and monasteries of Great Britain in the fifteenth , sixteenth , and seventeenth
centuries . In I 7 i 7 ilmay be said the present system of Masonic government was originated , and the first Grand Lodge was established in London . From that period Masonry has prospered , and the society is now the most powerful Frateri'ity for charity and hospitality on the far * of the earth . While occupying the office of presiding offiv cer of the Grand Chapter of ftoval Arrh Ma . ™ , r * p > ' . '
The Discoveries At Cleopatra's Needle.
sylvania , I fully studied the subject of Masons' marks , and found that they mostly were either squares , right angles , triangles , circles , crosses , or other geometrical figures , nearly the same as the Herald reports as being found under the obelisk . I believe that when the matter is fully and conscientiously examined by Masons and non-Masons it will be founel that there is either some hoax attempted or that the emblems are only the private marks of the workmen engaged in the building . "—New York Herald .
Consecration Of The Royal Leek Lodge, No. 1849.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL LEEK LODGE , No . 1849 .
There was a very large and most influential gathering of brethren at the Penrhyn Arms Hotel , Bangor , North Wales , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., when the Royal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 , was duly and solemnly consecrated . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Shropshire and North
Wales was opened at three o ' clock , Bro . Sir W . Williams Wynn , the P . G . M ., being in the chair . Replies from lodges relative to the erection of the proposed Bishop ' s throne in Bangor Cathedral , prepared from Mr . Scott ' s design , were read . Bro . W . Jarvis , the I . P . M . of 384 ( St . David ' s ) , who has been most active in this proposal , suggested that a grant of £ 30 should be made , which was agreed to , Sir
Watkin supplementing the grant by £ 20 . The consecration of the Royal Leek Lodge was then proceeded with , Bro . W . H . Spaull , P . G . Sec , being the Consecrating Officer , and Bro . J . Salmon , P . P . G . W ., the Installing Officer . Bros . Major Piatt , 384 , was installed W . M . ; Col . Hampton Lewis , S . W . ; Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , J . W . ; C . Radcliffe , I . G . ; J . Rice Roberts ,
Sec ; and W . Cross , Phoenix Lodge , 914 , Jamaica , Tyler . The visiting brethren included Bros . Sir W . W . Wynn , R . W . P . G . M . ; W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., D . W . P . G . M . ; Rev . J . Sidney Boucher , 606 , P . G . Chap . ; W . H . Spaull , P . G . Sec . ; J . Lloyd Griffith , P . G . S . D . ; A . M'Millan , P . G . Supt . of Works ; Ephraim Wood , P . G . D . of C . ; Spraggon , 11 7 , P . G . A . D . of C ; R . C . Mellor , P . G . P . ; J . E . W .
Lister , P . M . 1120 , 1621 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . R . Hide , 317 , 262 , P . G . Tyler ; W . B . Newnes , 262 , 117 , P . G . A . Tyler ; J . Peters , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 97 ; J . Salmon , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 1477 , 16 74 ; W . L . Bankes , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . L . Kyffin , P . P . G . C , P . M . 1113 ; T . Hathawaye , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 384 , P . Z . 606 ; W . E . Sackville-West , P . P . G . S . W . Oxfordshire , 3 84 ; C . W . Spencer Stanhope , Grand Chap .
10 ; H . Owen , 384 ; J . Ellis , P . M . 384 ; Evan Williams , 384 ; D . Wynn Williams , P . M ., Sec . 384 ; T . Davies , 755 ; T . Pike , 75 s ; W . H . Foulkes , W . M . 1674 ; M . Roberts , S . D . 384 ; J . Pritchard , S . W . 384 ; W . Jarvis , I . P . M . 3 84 ; W . Rowlands , 384 ; J . Hughes , J . D . 384 ; L . H . Aronson , 60 G ; W . E . Thomas , J . W . 384 ; R . Owen , P . M ., Treas . 384 ; Joshia Hughes , P . M . 384 : F . Jones ,
S . W . 1113 ; D . W . Davies , 606 , S . D . ; D . Cameron , W . M . 384 ; K . M'Ewen , J . W . 1674 ; D . Erskine Jones , 755 ; J- Hughes , W . M . 1113 ; J . F . Jesse , W . M . 1 143 ; O . J . Williams , 1143 ; F . Grosholz , S . W . 1583 ; H . Kneeshaw , 755 ; J . Statisfielel Brown , 384 ; F . \ V . Thomas , P . M . 384 ; Capta i n Roberts , 384 ; T . Jay , 216 , T . Foulkes , W . M . 1325 ; J . P . Bryan , 1035 , 203 ; W . M . Preston , 1113 ; W . Warren , 755 ; T . Luther Jones , 384 ;
R . J . Davids , P . M . 606 ; E . Jones , W . M . 721 ; G . Thomas , I . P . M . 606 ; E . / . Lk , y <\ , J . A . Wilson , H . E . Owen , 1113 ; Eat'in Hall , 128 9 ; J . F . Fothcrgill , 537 ; and W . Elliott , W . M ., Holyhead . At the close of the ceremony a banquet was served at the Penrhyn Arnis Hotel , the W . M . presiding . The musical arrangements were carried out by Bros . T . Jay , Foulkes , and Bryan , Bro . E . W . Thomas being the acting Organist .
Ceylon Items.
CEYLON ITEMS .
PKESI ' . NTATIO v . —The R . W . Master and officers of Lodge Bonnie Doon , No . 61 r , S . C ., were installed at an emergency meeting , held at the New Masonic Hall , Colombo , on 29 th November , 1879 , when the new Master , R . W . Bro .
Watson , presented to the retiring Master , R . W . Bro . Maxwell , a handsome jewel subscribed for by the members . R . W . Bro . Watson said the jewel was presented as a mark of recognition of the services rendered b y R . W . Bro . Maxwell at the formation of the lodge , November , 1877 , and in presiding over for a double term of office .
BALL . —The same lodge , Bonnie Doon , gave a ball at the Town Hall , Colombo , on Monday , December 1 st , 1879 , to celebrate the Scotch festival of St . Andrew , s Day . There were several brethren of very high standing present , and the whole affair was a perfect success . This was the first Masonic ball after a lapse of some fifteen years , and it reflected the highest credit upon the officers of the lodge who undertook the management and responsibility .
MASONIC SONGS . —A . selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .
The worst fears which have been entertained as to the French Vintage of 1879 have been fulfilled . New Year ' s Day was signalised by the addition of half-franc to every bottle issuing from noted Champagne cellars , so that , if we must have the " sparkling " at a reasonable figure to exhiliratc and cheer , we should fall back upon the Sparkling Rhine anel Moselle Wines , or the new "SPARKLIKO SAUTERXE , " ot 1875 Vintage , " sec" or " extra
sec . " which was so highly spoken ot by the Pali Mall Gazelle , The Times , & c , at the Markets' Exhibitien , held at the Agricultural Hall last year , and which is now being imported and introeluceei by Messrs . J . E . Shand and Co ., Wine Merchants , of Victoria-street , S . W . ; the price is reasonable , and it might do duty for the more noted Brand " , bearing in mind differences in cost , and more especially being sometning of a novelty in SparkUag _
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Ancient And Accepted Rite .
M W . S . having replied , gave " The Joining Members . " This toast having also received full justice , Ex . Bros . Cramer and Anderson responded to the compliment in appropriate words . " The Health of the Past Sovereigns , " coupled with the name of 111 . Bro . C . Driver , followed , and this toast having been warmly elrank , the I . P . M . S . W . tersely and modestly replied . The concluding pledge , viz . " The . Officers , " gave Ex . Comp . D . M . Dewar an
opportunity of indulging in a few interesting remarks upon the past , present , and future prospect of the Mount Calvary , which , he said , had the honour of being one of the oldest chapters under the English Constitution . In conclusion he congratulated the chapter upon possessing so many energetic officers , who , he felt confident , would give a very good account of themselves when they should have arrived at the dignified position of M . W . S . The proceedings then terminated .
Order Of St. Lawrence.
Order of St . Lawrence .
By dispensation of the President of the Council of Side Degrees , the St . Cyprian of Carthage Lodge has been duly opened . Bro . A . M . Broadlcy ( R . W . P . G . M . M . M ., Tunis and Maltal is the first W . M ., Bro . Captain Johnstone , of Craft Lodge 1717 , the first S . W ., and Bio . S . Sessing the
first J . W . Several of the 1 unisian Brethren intend joining the new lodge . Bro . Broadley was admitted a St . Lawrence Mason by W . Bro . Whythead , in the Ancient Ebor Lodge , on the 12 th November last , at York , and duly installed as W . M ., with a view to extending the working of this quaint Degree to the District of Tunis antf Malta .
Grand Masonic Ball At Liverpool.
GRAND MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL .
The annual grand Masonic ball in Liverpool has for many years been very deservedly regarded as the most enjoyable assembly of the year , not only by the members of the Craft , but also by their fair friends and the public generally . The thirty-first of the series , which took place on
Tuesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Town Hall , was certainly no exception to the general rule , as it was universally voted the most enjoyable which has been heltl for a number of years . Charity and pleasure , as usual , went hand-ir .-hand in connection with the gathering , and the financial result , it is hoped , will be such as to substantially increase the funds of that most deserving Institution—the
West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution—which has for so many years reaped the advantages of the pleasant annual rc-union of the brethren of the " mystic tie . " Preliminarily it may be noted that the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution is conducted upon principles of the most admirable kind , there being no expense whatever in connection with its management , as its affairs
arc most efficiently controlled by brethren whose zeal for Freemasonry has so long distinguished them in connection with the Craft . The charity , dining its first fourteen years ' existence , spent about £ 780 in the education and advancement of children , and from 186 5 to 1878 no less a sum than £ 4697 was voted for the same purpose , thus showing the immense increase in the influence and benefits of the
Institution . The invested funds at present amount to about £ 15 , 000 , and ninety-five children are being annually educated by means of the Institution . Bro . R . Brown , P . M . 241 , and Bro . G . Brosdbridge , P . P . G . D . C , are the indefatigable honorary Secretaries of the Institution ; and the duties of honorary Treasurer have for years been
satisfactorily filled by Bro . R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . The Charity , it may be stated , was founded in the year 1850 , and its constant progress has been one of the conspicuous elements of credit of Freemasonry in this province , which is presided over by one of the most popular chiefs in the country—Bro . Lord Skelmersdalc , Dcp . G . M ., and R . W . P . G . M . of West Lancashire .
I he action of the " stupid party " in the Town Council this year delayed the date of the ball for about a month , as their desire seemed to be to place such restrictions on the use of the building , and fix the rent at such a figure as would preclude the entry of all charitable balls within the sacred precincts of what is called the " Mayor ' s town residence , " but which some people think belongs to the
people as much as to the chief magistrate , and ought to be used accordingly . Notwithstanding the delay and vexation attaching' to this action of a corporation which is beginning to gain an unenviable notoriety for wrangling and heartburning , it is satisfactory to find that the " West Lancashire " will not suffer to any degree by a falling off " 1 the proceeds . There were about 500 persons
present , and , thanks to admirable and judicious management , there is likely to a substantial round sum to the good . 1 he hall enjoyed the following distinguished patronage : " is Worship the Mayor and Mayoress of Liverpool , Lord and Lady Skelmersdale , Earl and Countess of Derby , Earl and Countess Bretin , Lord de Tabley , Major Starkie , Right ™ " . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., Lady Constance Stanley , Sir Gilbert Greenall . M . P ., Lady Greenall . Sir lames Ramsden ,
J ; ut . -Col . N . Bousfield , M . P ., Right H 0 . 1 . R . A . Cross . M . P ., ~ ° ' - J . Ireland Blackburne , M . P ., Right Hon . Viscount » andon , M . P ., W . Rathbone , Esq ., M . P ., Edward Whitley , s 1 'i John Prescott , Esq ., John Pearson , Esq ., and others . B « . J . F . Newell , J . P .. P . G . S . W . ( ix-Mayor o ? Bootle ) , jffici-ntl y fulfilled the duties of the Chairman of Committee ; „ , -J- R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , was the Vice-Chairman ; Bro . '• Salter , W . M . 24 . 1 . the Treasurer ; and Bro . H . M .
Molv-J CUlt » P . M . 832 , the Master of the Ceremonies . The . thren appeared in full-dress Masonic clothing , wearing le jewels and insignia of their rank and office . The . Pl'er anil refreshment arrangements were entrusted to "srs Fjsk and Fairhurst , of Castle-street , whose efforts 5 * entire satisfaction . A . large and influential band of Awards , " Captained " by Bro . A . Woolrich , W . M . 1356 ,
Grand Masonic Ball At Liverpool.
Treasurer 1609 , did good service during the evening , and the duties of Honorary Secretary for the ball were indefatigably and satisfactorily fulfilled by Bro . A . C . Wylie , S . W . 1264 . The music , as usual , was furnished by Bro . G . A . W . Phillips' band , and the gathering was generally voted a most enjoyable one .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , in the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , in the Senior Vice-President ' s chair ; Bro . James Kench , A . G . P ., in the Junior Vice-President ' s chair ; Bros .
Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . B . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; W . Mann , E . P . Albert , William Stephens , Chas . Fredk . Hogard , J . W . Collier , G . P . Britten , John Constable , W . H . Perryman , John Gavin , W . Taylor , Fred . J . Wray , George B . Chapman ,
F . R . Spaull , . 1 . H . Matthews , John Bcllerby , W . Ackland , R . Harman , W . Ingram , Edward Peacock , James Stevens , Charles Daniel , James Cooper , John Aspinall , Thos . H . Meredith , John Sanderson , R . L . Smith , H . S . Somerville Burney , John Hancock , Daniel Filan , H . G . Heald , E . Lawson Home , T . Walker Cooper , T . Edmonston , C . H . Kdhler , Alfred Youngman , W . D .
Bayley , John R . Glativille , B . Turner , J . H . C . Ball , W . M . 144 ; C . J . Perceval , H . E . Francis , E . T . Storr , J . Coctail , Ernest Brette , Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; W . H . Brand , E . J . Baum , W . M . 1764 ; Robert H . Crowder , E . C . Williams , L . Bartitop . George Free , Edward Friend , T . F . Knight Smith , John Palmer , W . F . Leer , T . S . Carrington , C . W . De Bcrnardy , Walter John Large , Charles
Pupley , George Cordwell , James Garner , A . J . Timothy , Richard Jennings , C . H . Wehlen , A . J . Ireton , Thomas W . Allen , Charles J . W . Davis , C . G . Rushworth , James Williams , G . R . ShervitI , E . Squirrel , Alfred Ginger , H . Sadler , G . T ., and H . Massey ( Pi-ecnutsoii ) . At the Board of Masters , which was first held , the agenda paper for next Quarterly Communication of
Grand Lodge was read to the brethren The Lodge of Benevolence was then opened , and after confirming the recommendations of last lodge to the amount of £ 270 , the brethren proceeded with the new list , which contained thirty-otic cases . The consideration of these occupied nearly five hours , and it was nearly eleven o ' clock before the lodge was closed . 'Two of the thirty-one cases were deferred to' completion . The remaining twenty-nine were
relieved with a total of £ 915 . Two grants , recommendations to Grand Lodge , were made for £ 75 each ( £ 150 ) ; and three of £ 50 each ( £ 150 ) . There were five recommendations to the Grand Master of £ 40 each ( £ 200 ); three of £ 30 ( £ 90 ) ; and three of £ 25 each ( £ 75 . ) . There were six grants of £ 20 each ( £ 120 ); two of £ 10 each ( £ 20 ) ; two of £ 5 each ( £ 10 ) ; and there was one grant ot CU £ 3 ) . The L'idgc of Benevolence was then closcel .
The Discoveries At Cleopatra's Needle.
THE DISCOVERIES AT CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE .
A PHILADELPHIA MASON ' S VIEWS . Philadelphia , Jan . 29 th , 1880 . Charles E . Meyer , a Mason of this city , said to the Herald correspondent to-day : " I have little faith in the recent discoveries being of any value whatever to the
Fraternity of Ancient Free and Acceptetl Masons . To my mind they represent merely Egyptian or other hieroglyphics , which were customary to be placed on any important work to denote either the time of erection or the builder ' s name , or probably the subject it was proposed to commemorate . There is a great similarity in the marks used by the Craftsmen , from which the present society of
Free and Accepted Masons descended , and the marks and characters found traced on the stones of the Pyramids and other monuments in Egypt . The characters usually consisted of representations of religious symbols , the working tools , or scientific figures . These marks , at the time in which it was supposed these obelisks were erected , and for years later , were traced or cut on the bed of the stone . As
stone was added to stone the marks were hidden from view , until the structure was demolished or taken down for removal , when they were brought to light , as is the case in this late discovery . In the old English abbeys and minsters the workman ' s marks are found placed on the face of the stone , as instanced in the ruins of St , Mary ' s Abbey , in York , England ; also in the crypt of the York
Minster and of Westminster Abbey . There is no doubt ol there having been secret societies in the days of the Pryramids and obelisks , but they were merely what are called | now the ' mysteries , ' and were controlled by the priesthood , and used as an instrument in many cases to tryannise over the populace , the initiates being regarded as having supernatural powers . As men became more
enlightened and educated the powers of the priesthood declined , and the ' mysteries' were succeeded by societies which were controlled by those who used them either for good or evil purposes . The society of Free and Accepted Masons owes its origin to the travelling guilds of stonemasons engaged in building the abbeys and monasteries of Great Britain in the fifteenth , sixteenth , and seventeenth
centuries . In I 7 i 7 ilmay be said the present system of Masonic government was originated , and the first Grand Lodge was established in London . From that period Masonry has prospered , and the society is now the most powerful Frateri'ity for charity and hospitality on the far * of the earth . While occupying the office of presiding offiv cer of the Grand Chapter of ftoval Arrh Ma . ™ , r * p > ' . '
The Discoveries At Cleopatra's Needle.
sylvania , I fully studied the subject of Masons' marks , and found that they mostly were either squares , right angles , triangles , circles , crosses , or other geometrical figures , nearly the same as the Herald reports as being found under the obelisk . I believe that when the matter is fully and conscientiously examined by Masons and non-Masons it will be founel that there is either some hoax attempted or that the emblems are only the private marks of the workmen engaged in the building . "—New York Herald .
Consecration Of The Royal Leek Lodge, No. 1849.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL LEEK LODGE , No . 1849 .
There was a very large and most influential gathering of brethren at the Penrhyn Arms Hotel , Bangor , North Wales , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., when the Royal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 , was duly and solemnly consecrated . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Shropshire and North
Wales was opened at three o ' clock , Bro . Sir W . Williams Wynn , the P . G . M ., being in the chair . Replies from lodges relative to the erection of the proposed Bishop ' s throne in Bangor Cathedral , prepared from Mr . Scott ' s design , were read . Bro . W . Jarvis , the I . P . M . of 384 ( St . David ' s ) , who has been most active in this proposal , suggested that a grant of £ 30 should be made , which was agreed to , Sir
Watkin supplementing the grant by £ 20 . The consecration of the Royal Leek Lodge was then proceeded with , Bro . W . H . Spaull , P . G . Sec , being the Consecrating Officer , and Bro . J . Salmon , P . P . G . W ., the Installing Officer . Bros . Major Piatt , 384 , was installed W . M . ; Col . Hampton Lewis , S . W . ; Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , J . W . ; C . Radcliffe , I . G . ; J . Rice Roberts ,
Sec ; and W . Cross , Phoenix Lodge , 914 , Jamaica , Tyler . The visiting brethren included Bros . Sir W . W . Wynn , R . W . P . G . M . ; W . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., D . W . P . G . M . ; Rev . J . Sidney Boucher , 606 , P . G . Chap . ; W . H . Spaull , P . G . Sec . ; J . Lloyd Griffith , P . G . S . D . ; A . M'Millan , P . G . Supt . of Works ; Ephraim Wood , P . G . D . of C . ; Spraggon , 11 7 , P . G . A . D . of C ; R . C . Mellor , P . G . P . ; J . E . W .
Lister , P . M . 1120 , 1621 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . R . Hide , 317 , 262 , P . G . Tyler ; W . B . Newnes , 262 , 117 , P . G . A . Tyler ; J . Peters , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 97 ; J . Salmon , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 1477 , 16 74 ; W . L . Bankes , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . L . Kyffin , P . P . G . C , P . M . 1113 ; T . Hathawaye , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 384 , P . Z . 606 ; W . E . Sackville-West , P . P . G . S . W . Oxfordshire , 3 84 ; C . W . Spencer Stanhope , Grand Chap .
10 ; H . Owen , 384 ; J . Ellis , P . M . 384 ; Evan Williams , 384 ; D . Wynn Williams , P . M ., Sec . 384 ; T . Davies , 755 ; T . Pike , 75 s ; W . H . Foulkes , W . M . 1674 ; M . Roberts , S . D . 384 ; J . Pritchard , S . W . 384 ; W . Jarvis , I . P . M . 3 84 ; W . Rowlands , 384 ; J . Hughes , J . D . 384 ; L . H . Aronson , 60 G ; W . E . Thomas , J . W . 384 ; R . Owen , P . M ., Treas . 384 ; Joshia Hughes , P . M . 384 : F . Jones ,
S . W . 1113 ; D . W . Davies , 606 , S . D . ; D . Cameron , W . M . 384 ; K . M'Ewen , J . W . 1674 ; D . Erskine Jones , 755 ; J- Hughes , W . M . 1113 ; J . F . Jesse , W . M . 1 143 ; O . J . Williams , 1143 ; F . Grosholz , S . W . 1583 ; H . Kneeshaw , 755 ; J . Statisfielel Brown , 384 ; F . \ V . Thomas , P . M . 384 ; Capta i n Roberts , 384 ; T . Jay , 216 , T . Foulkes , W . M . 1325 ; J . P . Bryan , 1035 , 203 ; W . M . Preston , 1113 ; W . Warren , 755 ; T . Luther Jones , 384 ;
R . J . Davids , P . M . 606 ; E . Jones , W . M . 721 ; G . Thomas , I . P . M . 606 ; E . / . Lk , y <\ , J . A . Wilson , H . E . Owen , 1113 ; Eat'in Hall , 128 9 ; J . F . Fothcrgill , 537 ; and W . Elliott , W . M ., Holyhead . At the close of the ceremony a banquet was served at the Penrhyn Arnis Hotel , the W . M . presiding . The musical arrangements were carried out by Bros . T . Jay , Foulkes , and Bryan , Bro . E . W . Thomas being the acting Organist .
Ceylon Items.
CEYLON ITEMS .
PKESI ' . NTATIO v . —The R . W . Master and officers of Lodge Bonnie Doon , No . 61 r , S . C ., were installed at an emergency meeting , held at the New Masonic Hall , Colombo , on 29 th November , 1879 , when the new Master , R . W . Bro .
Watson , presented to the retiring Master , R . W . Bro . Maxwell , a handsome jewel subscribed for by the members . R . W . Bro . Watson said the jewel was presented as a mark of recognition of the services rendered b y R . W . Bro . Maxwell at the formation of the lodge , November , 1877 , and in presiding over for a double term of office .
BALL . —The same lodge , Bonnie Doon , gave a ball at the Town Hall , Colombo , on Monday , December 1 st , 1879 , to celebrate the Scotch festival of St . Andrew , s Day . There were several brethren of very high standing present , and the whole affair was a perfect success . This was the first Masonic ball after a lapse of some fifteen years , and it reflected the highest credit upon the officers of the lodge who undertook the management and responsibility .
MASONIC SONGS . —A . selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .
The worst fears which have been entertained as to the French Vintage of 1879 have been fulfilled . New Year ' s Day was signalised by the addition of half-franc to every bottle issuing from noted Champagne cellars , so that , if we must have the " sparkling " at a reasonable figure to exhiliratc and cheer , we should fall back upon the Sparkling Rhine anel Moselle Wines , or the new "SPARKLIKO SAUTERXE , " ot 1875 Vintage , " sec" or " extra
sec . " which was so highly spoken ot by the Pali Mall Gazelle , The Times , & c , at the Markets' Exhibitien , held at the Agricultural Hall last year , and which is now being imported and introeluceei by Messrs . J . E . Shand and Co ., Wine Merchants , of Victoria-street , S . W . ; the price is reasonable , and it might do duty for the more noted Brand " , bearing in mind differences in cost , and more especially being sometning of a novelty in SparkUag _