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Contents.
CONTENTS .
L EADERS 141 The Initiation of H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales 142 The Royal Alpha Lodge , No . ifi 142 Consecration of thc Montague Guest Chapter , No . 1900 142 Consecration of ; the Sayeand Sele Chapter , No . 1973 " 43 Ancient York Masonry 144 Masonic Jubilee Presentation 145 The " Daily Telegraph" on Freemasonry 14 j CoRRESI'ONnENCEMissing Jewels 147 The Principle of the Ballot 147 " I-n Rebus Masorucis" 148 Preston ' s " Illustrations of Masonry " ... 148 The Master's Light 14 S Reviews 148 Notes and Queries 148
The Approaching Festival of the Girls ' School 14 S REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 149 Instruction 151 Royal Arch i $ r Mark Masonry 151 Knights Templar i ^ r St . Anne ' s Lodge , Alderney 152 Annual Supper of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1614 i $ a Annual Supper of the Percy Lodge of Instruction 15 a Board of Benevolence 153 The Craft Ahroad 152 Obituary 152 Masonic and General Tidings , IS 3 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 154
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THE initiation of H . R . H . Prince ALBERT VICTOR , our " Lewis , " is not only a matter of deep rejoicing to the whole Anglo-Saxon fraternity , but is a fact in itself , which suggests not a few seasonable memories and welcome reflections , not only in Great Britain , but in India , Canada , Australia , New Zealand , in all our Colonies , and last , though not least ,
America . The reception of the eldest son of our GRAND MASTER into the ranks of our useful and benevolent and loyal Order will be hailed with heartfelt feelings of gratification and sympathy . Indeed , every rightly thinking Freemason " all the world over" will welcome this our youngest and Royal brother with all the vital loyalty of
Freemasonry . We rejoice to think that the bond of union and fellowship as between our Royal Family and Freemasonry is thus perceived and perpetuated to another generation , and let us hope " generations yet unborn . " Unlike other Royal Families and reigning houses , the Houses of BRUNSWICK and HOHENZOLLERN have ever shown a warm and abiding interest in the
progress and prestige of Freemasonry . We can remember how FREDERICK THE GREAT set his seal on the utility and value of our Order . We can recall with pride the fact thatthe veteran EMPEROR of Germany , now oneof the oldest Freemasons in the world , has been a most constant and attached brother , and is still the august protector of Freemasonry . His son , the CROWN
PRINCE , connected closely with England by very near and dear relations , is a most enlightened Freemason . And thus once again in the progress of years , we in England have this pleasant reality before us that we have the Sovereign of our native land , the only Child of a Freemason and a Grand Master , who has now two of her sons , her grandson and
her son-in-law , all at the same time members of our Fraternity . We should never forget here also our late lamented Brother the Duke of ALBANY . It would seem as if the idle charges of malign and unscrupulous Iibellists have not shaken the confidence of our Royal Family in Ihe true aims and real object of Freemasonry proper , and that our Royal
GRAND MASTER with his usual chivalry wishes to give another proof of his confidence and devotion to that great confraternity he cares for so much , and rules so well . One hundred and fifty years and more ago , a Prince of WALES , the great great grandfather of our present Grand Master , was initiated into Freemasonry . The Masonic Muse , Io \ 'al and fervent ,
hopeful and anticipatory all at the saiwe time , then alluded to a probable event , in which her Royal Highness the then Princess of WALEI was closely concerned . " May a Lewis be born" it sang—the expression of a loyal hope which deserved reward . And so for once earthly antici pation and fulfilment went hand in hand , and then it was that the Muse , triumphant and exultant , broke out into those well-known words : —
Now a Lewis is born , Whom the world shall admire ; Serene as his Mother , August as his Sire . That Lewis was good old King GEORGE THE THIRD . To-day we celebrate
with loyal feelings of duty and gladness the reception of another Royal Lewis into the great army of Freemasonry ; and we feel sure that wherever f reemasons do congregate on the face of the earth the initiation of Prince ALBERT VICTOR will be a matter of sincere and unmixed rejoicing , to all
* ° >' Freemasons . It will add to the interest of the fact that his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of WALES performed the customary ceremony with » s usual clearness of expression and grace of manner , and that that new a "d Royal brother was , we are assured on the best authority , deeply impressed with the ceremony . We refer to a report elsewhere .
* # » THE first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the Girls' School Festival , tay 13 th , took place on Monday last , when Bro , Lieut .-Gen . RANDOLPH Was unanimousl y elected Chairman of the Board of Stewards , and our
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esteemed Bro . CAMA , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., was elected Treas . Bro . Lt .-Gen . RANDOLPH , Prov . G . S . W ., is a prominent member of the province of Sussex , and has been very fitly appointed to work in conjunction with Sir W . VV . BURREI . I ., M . P ., P . G . M ., Chairman of the Festival . Bro . MATTHEWS , G . Std . Br ., is appointed Chairman of the Ladies' Stewards ,
and we feel justified in saying no one can perform the duties better . 200 brethren have sent in their names as Stewards , this number will , we hope , be very materially increased in a short time . It is most important that all brethren should send in their names at once , as the number we believe is
somewhat in defect of what is the normal number at this time of the year . We shall recur to this subject . Bro . HEDGES will be very greatly obliged to every brother , both in London and the Provinces , who will " take time by the forelock" and forward his name before the next meeting of Stewards .
* # * THE lists for the Girls' and Boys' Schools election present some curious features which cannot be left without notice . Of the 30 girl candidates five are the children of solicitors ; one a surgeon ; two licensed victuallers ; six commercial travellers and agents ; one a station-master ; one a Trinity
pilot ; one an engineer ; one a civil engineer ; one a military tailor ; one a gardener ; one a surveyor and auctioneer ; one a shipwright ; one an accountant ; one a provision merchant ; one a sack merchant ; one an advertising agent ; one a mariner ; one a watchmaker ; one a railway superintendent . The highest amount of subscription in rS-I- years , No . 18 , and six have subscribed to the Institutions .
* * * THERE are , as is known , 44 candidates for the Boys' Institution , and of these three are "last chances , " namely , Nos . 1 , 15 , and 32 . Five have made five applications , 2 , 4 ; 6 , 3 ; 12 , 2 ; and 21 are first applications . ' Of these candidates the parents are , —one in Holy Orders , one
surgeon , one commander Merchant Service , two merchants , two accountants , one gas manager , one railway manager , two non-commissioned officers , one railway contractor , one ship and insurance agent , one hotel manager , one restaurant keeper , one manufacturer of aerated waters , one farmer , one rent inspector , one lawyer ' s clerk , two dentists , one chemist ,
one cook and confectioner , one licensed victualler , one draper , one traveller , one locomotive foreman , one painter , one plumber , one engineer , one law clerk , one saddler , one outfitter , one reporter , one agent , one builder , one tailor , one watchmaker , one currier , one grocer and shipowner , one nurseryman , one shipwright , one hosier , and one railway inspector . The highest amount of
individual subscriptions is 19 I- years , Nos . 17 and iS ; the next 17 $ , No . 32 ; and 10 have subscribed to the Charities . The perusal of this and similar returns leads us to the conclusion that lodges ought to exercise a little more discretion than they seem to do as to the " status " and occupation of candidates applying for admission . We confess it seems to us that many of
the descriptions would apply more to an Odd-Fellows , or some similar useful benefit society . But , as good old Bro . J HERVEY used lo say , we ought not to admit those for the mere object of increasing in numbers , whose peculiar callings seem to render it certain that ere long the ' * admittees " must come upon our charity resources . Freemasonry is not a benefit
Order , which too many entrants we fear are apt and inclined to forget , but a great , friendly , benevolent , humanitarian Fraternity , which gives and gives liberally in various ways and in many different forms to real penury , legitimate distress , and the unavoidable claims of misfortune and calamity , but nothing whatever as of bargain or claim .
* # * THE ninth annual report of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution is a very remarkable one indeed . Owing to the energy of its officers , the zeal of the province , and the interest displayed by the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , the amount has risen to
£ 1590 us ., " as against y / , 405 16 s . 6 d ., the corresponding amount lor last year , being an increase of ^ 1184 14 s . 6 d . " The whole income of the Institution has been £ 1878 93 . 3 d ., and the expenditure , £ 465 us . 3 d ., which includes ^ 155 for relief , and £ 259 ios . 2 d . for the education and clothing of 31 children . The amount of Invested Funds is now £ 5303 ,
and the interest £ 183 os . id . Thus it will be seen that the East Lancashire Institution has assumed a very striking position , and promises ¦ even more remarkable features in the future . It seems to be in itself admirably managed , vvith all that practical common sense which
distinguishes our Lancashire brethren , and will no doubt eventually assume even larger proportions , it is impossible we think to shut our eyes to the growth and even need such of Provincial Institutions . We are inclined to believe that our Metropolitan Institutions have nearly reached their utmost limit , and that it would not be prudent or reasonable to render them
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
L EADERS 141 The Initiation of H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales 142 The Royal Alpha Lodge , No . ifi 142 Consecration of thc Montague Guest Chapter , No . 1900 142 Consecration of ; the Sayeand Sele Chapter , No . 1973 " 43 Ancient York Masonry 144 Masonic Jubilee Presentation 145 The " Daily Telegraph" on Freemasonry 14 j CoRRESI'ONnENCEMissing Jewels 147 The Principle of the Ballot 147 " I-n Rebus Masorucis" 148 Preston ' s " Illustrations of Masonry " ... 148 The Master's Light 14 S Reviews 148 Notes and Queries 148
The Approaching Festival of the Girls ' School 14 S REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 149 Instruction 151 Royal Arch i $ r Mark Masonry 151 Knights Templar i ^ r St . Anne ' s Lodge , Alderney 152 Annual Supper of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1614 i $ a Annual Supper of the Percy Lodge of Instruction 15 a Board of Benevolence 153 The Craft Ahroad 152 Obituary 152 Masonic and General Tidings , IS 3 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 154
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THE initiation of H . R . H . Prince ALBERT VICTOR , our " Lewis , " is not only a matter of deep rejoicing to the whole Anglo-Saxon fraternity , but is a fact in itself , which suggests not a few seasonable memories and welcome reflections , not only in Great Britain , but in India , Canada , Australia , New Zealand , in all our Colonies , and last , though not least ,
America . The reception of the eldest son of our GRAND MASTER into the ranks of our useful and benevolent and loyal Order will be hailed with heartfelt feelings of gratification and sympathy . Indeed , every rightly thinking Freemason " all the world over" will welcome this our youngest and Royal brother with all the vital loyalty of
Freemasonry . We rejoice to think that the bond of union and fellowship as between our Royal Family and Freemasonry is thus perceived and perpetuated to another generation , and let us hope " generations yet unborn . " Unlike other Royal Families and reigning houses , the Houses of BRUNSWICK and HOHENZOLLERN have ever shown a warm and abiding interest in the
progress and prestige of Freemasonry . We can remember how FREDERICK THE GREAT set his seal on the utility and value of our Order . We can recall with pride the fact thatthe veteran EMPEROR of Germany , now oneof the oldest Freemasons in the world , has been a most constant and attached brother , and is still the august protector of Freemasonry . His son , the CROWN
PRINCE , connected closely with England by very near and dear relations , is a most enlightened Freemason . And thus once again in the progress of years , we in England have this pleasant reality before us that we have the Sovereign of our native land , the only Child of a Freemason and a Grand Master , who has now two of her sons , her grandson and
her son-in-law , all at the same time members of our Fraternity . We should never forget here also our late lamented Brother the Duke of ALBANY . It would seem as if the idle charges of malign and unscrupulous Iibellists have not shaken the confidence of our Royal Family in Ihe true aims and real object of Freemasonry proper , and that our Royal
GRAND MASTER with his usual chivalry wishes to give another proof of his confidence and devotion to that great confraternity he cares for so much , and rules so well . One hundred and fifty years and more ago , a Prince of WALES , the great great grandfather of our present Grand Master , was initiated into Freemasonry . The Masonic Muse , Io \ 'al and fervent ,
hopeful and anticipatory all at the saiwe time , then alluded to a probable event , in which her Royal Highness the then Princess of WALEI was closely concerned . " May a Lewis be born" it sang—the expression of a loyal hope which deserved reward . And so for once earthly antici pation and fulfilment went hand in hand , and then it was that the Muse , triumphant and exultant , broke out into those well-known words : —
Now a Lewis is born , Whom the world shall admire ; Serene as his Mother , August as his Sire . That Lewis was good old King GEORGE THE THIRD . To-day we celebrate
with loyal feelings of duty and gladness the reception of another Royal Lewis into the great army of Freemasonry ; and we feel sure that wherever f reemasons do congregate on the face of the earth the initiation of Prince ALBERT VICTOR will be a matter of sincere and unmixed rejoicing , to all
* ° >' Freemasons . It will add to the interest of the fact that his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of WALES performed the customary ceremony with » s usual clearness of expression and grace of manner , and that that new a "d Royal brother was , we are assured on the best authority , deeply impressed with the ceremony . We refer to a report elsewhere .
* # » THE first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the Girls' School Festival , tay 13 th , took place on Monday last , when Bro , Lieut .-Gen . RANDOLPH Was unanimousl y elected Chairman of the Board of Stewards , and our
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esteemed Bro . CAMA , P . P . G . Swd . Br . Middx ., was elected Treas . Bro . Lt .-Gen . RANDOLPH , Prov . G . S . W ., is a prominent member of the province of Sussex , and has been very fitly appointed to work in conjunction with Sir W . VV . BURREI . I ., M . P ., P . G . M ., Chairman of the Festival . Bro . MATTHEWS , G . Std . Br ., is appointed Chairman of the Ladies' Stewards ,
and we feel justified in saying no one can perform the duties better . 200 brethren have sent in their names as Stewards , this number will , we hope , be very materially increased in a short time . It is most important that all brethren should send in their names at once , as the number we believe is
somewhat in defect of what is the normal number at this time of the year . We shall recur to this subject . Bro . HEDGES will be very greatly obliged to every brother , both in London and the Provinces , who will " take time by the forelock" and forward his name before the next meeting of Stewards .
* # * THE lists for the Girls' and Boys' Schools election present some curious features which cannot be left without notice . Of the 30 girl candidates five are the children of solicitors ; one a surgeon ; two licensed victuallers ; six commercial travellers and agents ; one a station-master ; one a Trinity
pilot ; one an engineer ; one a civil engineer ; one a military tailor ; one a gardener ; one a surveyor and auctioneer ; one a shipwright ; one an accountant ; one a provision merchant ; one a sack merchant ; one an advertising agent ; one a mariner ; one a watchmaker ; one a railway superintendent . The highest amount of subscription in rS-I- years , No . 18 , and six have subscribed to the Institutions .
* * * THERE are , as is known , 44 candidates for the Boys' Institution , and of these three are "last chances , " namely , Nos . 1 , 15 , and 32 . Five have made five applications , 2 , 4 ; 6 , 3 ; 12 , 2 ; and 21 are first applications . ' Of these candidates the parents are , —one in Holy Orders , one
surgeon , one commander Merchant Service , two merchants , two accountants , one gas manager , one railway manager , two non-commissioned officers , one railway contractor , one ship and insurance agent , one hotel manager , one restaurant keeper , one manufacturer of aerated waters , one farmer , one rent inspector , one lawyer ' s clerk , two dentists , one chemist ,
one cook and confectioner , one licensed victualler , one draper , one traveller , one locomotive foreman , one painter , one plumber , one engineer , one law clerk , one saddler , one outfitter , one reporter , one agent , one builder , one tailor , one watchmaker , one currier , one grocer and shipowner , one nurseryman , one shipwright , one hosier , and one railway inspector . The highest amount of
individual subscriptions is 19 I- years , Nos . 17 and iS ; the next 17 $ , No . 32 ; and 10 have subscribed to the Charities . The perusal of this and similar returns leads us to the conclusion that lodges ought to exercise a little more discretion than they seem to do as to the " status " and occupation of candidates applying for admission . We confess it seems to us that many of
the descriptions would apply more to an Odd-Fellows , or some similar useful benefit society . But , as good old Bro . J HERVEY used lo say , we ought not to admit those for the mere object of increasing in numbers , whose peculiar callings seem to render it certain that ere long the ' * admittees " must come upon our charity resources . Freemasonry is not a benefit
Order , which too many entrants we fear are apt and inclined to forget , but a great , friendly , benevolent , humanitarian Fraternity , which gives and gives liberally in various ways and in many different forms to real penury , legitimate distress , and the unavoidable claims of misfortune and calamity , but nothing whatever as of bargain or claim .
* # * THE ninth annual report of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution is a very remarkable one indeed . Owing to the energy of its officers , the zeal of the province , and the interest displayed by the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , the amount has risen to
£ 1590 us ., " as against y / , 405 16 s . 6 d ., the corresponding amount lor last year , being an increase of ^ 1184 14 s . 6 d . " The whole income of the Institution has been £ 1878 93 . 3 d ., and the expenditure , £ 465 us . 3 d ., which includes ^ 155 for relief , and £ 259 ios . 2 d . for the education and clothing of 31 children . The amount of Invested Funds is now £ 5303 ,
and the interest £ 183 os . id . Thus it will be seen that the East Lancashire Institution has assumed a very striking position , and promises ¦ even more remarkable features in the future . It seems to be in itself admirably managed , vvith all that practical common sense which
distinguishes our Lancashire brethren , and will no doubt eventually assume even larger proportions , it is impossible we think to shut our eyes to the growth and even need such of Provincial Institutions . We are inclined to believe that our Metropolitan Institutions have nearly reached their utmost limit , and that it would not be prudent or reasonable to render them