Contents.

CONTENTS .

Lodgeof Benevolence 37 1 Consecration of the Fleming Mark Lodge , No . 26 s 37 Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Demerara 37 ' The Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar at Chicago 37 " Province of Worcestershire 37 1 A Masonic Trial 37 ' Centcnarvof St . John ' Lodge , No . 2 , Halifax , N . S 372 Annual Report of' the Great t ' rior of Canada 373

Masonic Lessons 373 Thc Whole Duty of an Obelisk 373 Craft Masonry .. ; 374 LEADERS 37 " CORRESPONDENCEMasonic Trials -. 377 Response to the Toast of the " Grand Officers " 377 ' * Bayard " and the Grand Lodge 377 Reviews 377

Masonic Notes and Queries 377 Royal Arch 377 Amusements 37 ** Literary , Ait , and Antiquarian Rotes 37 s Masonic .-indGeneral Tidings 37 ^ Approaching Roval Visit and Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House ' . 379 Once a Mason , ahvavs a Mason 379 Lodge Meetings for Sext Week 379 Advertisements I ., tl ., 380

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President ; Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . There were also present Bros . Rev . J . Studholmc

Brownrigg , C . A . Cottebrune , VV . Stephens , S . Rawson , J . D . Collier , Col . H . S . Somerville Burney , E . P . Albert , C . C . Dumas , Charles Atkins , Henry Garrod , A . L . Cole , H . H . Ferryman , F . R . Spaull . Thos . Brett , Thos . VV . Adams , S . VV . Wilkinson , VV . Clarke , Thos . VV . Murley , J . Brunker , J . H . Matthews , George Powell , Chas . T . Kingsford , Nicholson Brown , L . Norden , Neville Green ,

T . H . Aleredith , H . Carter , C . H . Webb , VV . Bray , V . Jagishkin , A . C . Aloffatt , T . H . Vohmann , J . McPhail , "J . VV . Baldwin , John Hammond , E . H . 'Thiellay , Henry Lovegrove , Henry Speedy , A . J . Ireton , AI . D . Loewenstark , H . Potter , Henry Shaw , E . Alallett , H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; VV . Dodd , H . Sadler , G . T . ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) .

The brethren first confirmed recommendations and grants made at last meeting , amounting to £ 295 . There were onl y thirteen new cases on the list , and of these two were deferred , being incomplete . The remaining eleven were relieved with a total sum of £ 415 . This amount was composed of one £ ' 50 ( £ 150 ); one £ 50 ( £ 50 ); two £ 40 ( £ 80 ); two ^ 30 ( £ Cp ); two £ 20 ( £ 40 ); one £ 15 ( £ 15 ) i and two £ 10 ( £ 20 ) .

Consecration Of The Fleming Mark Lodge, No. 265.

CONSECRATION OF THE FLEMING MARK LODGE , No . 265 .

On Monday , tbe 9 th inst ., the quiet town of Newarkupon-Trent was , for the first time , officially visited by the representatives of the Grand Lodgeof Mark Masters , who were graciously pleased to take the lead in the consecration and dedication of the Fleming Lodge , No . 265 , and

installing its first VV . AI . V . W . Bro . Binckes , Past G . J . W . of England , and Grand Sec , acting for the M . W . G . M ., thc Earl of Lathom , opened the lodge , and administered the oath of allegiance to the Grand Lodge to Bro . W . Newton , as a joining brother , from a foreign jurisdiction . The ballot was then taken for the following brethren , thc whole of whom were unanimously

elected , and , with the exception of two , who were unavoidably absent , duly advanced : Bros . Charles Johnson , P . M . 1 C 61 ; Thos . Thorpe , D . C . j J . Al . Walker , AI . AL iOdi ; VV . N . Nicholson ( ALP . ) , AI . AL 1661 ; Sir Henry Bromley , VV . AI . 16 G 1 ; F . Vernon Bussell , P . M ., P . G . C ., 1661 ; Henry R . Smith , I . G . 16 G 1 ; John Derry , AI . M . 1 G 61 ; and J . Dooley , Tyler , 1 CC 1 .

Bro . Binckes then proceeded to consecrate the lodge , in which he was efficiently assisted by Bros . Richard Boggett , G . J . D . of England ; D . AL Dewar , G . Asst . Sec . ; Dickinson , P . P . G . J . W . Lincoln ; and Cheesman , P . G . Org . Lincoln . . The oration—a most excellent exposition of Freemasonry in and Alark

general , Alasonry in particular—was ably rendered by Bro . F . V . Bussell , Chap , of 2 ^ 5 , and the whole ceremony throughout was conducted with such solemnity and impressiveness as to render it in every sense a success , owing , in a great measure , to the verv perfect knowledge of details connected with thc ceremony shown by Bros . Binckes and Dewar .

At thc close of the ceremony of coisecration , VV . Bro . goggett , G . J . D ., installed in due form Bro . Henry George , r . G . l G ., as first W . AI . of the lodge , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . J . AI . Davis , S . W .: Henry VValton , J . VV . ; F . V . Bussell , Chap . ; VV . Mather

In ; o ' Curtis > S 0 C ' Johnson , J . O . ; J . H . Tom"" son , Sec ; VV . Newton , Reg . of Alirks ; T . Thorpe , H ij _ , ' . ' Walker , J . D . ; P . P . Dickinson , D . of C . "• K . Smith , Steward ; and J . Dooley , Tyler . andA ' ?' " 5 for the advancement of Bros . Chatterton Appleb y were then received , also "Hearty good

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wishes" from the numerous representatives of neighbouring lodges . The lodge being then closed , the brethren adjourned to the Clinton Arms Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared by Bro . Henry Walton , and a most enjoyable evening followed the labours of the day .

Dedication Of A Masonic Hall At Demerara.

DEDICATION OF A MASONIC HALL AT DEMERARA .

The dedication of the newly-erected hall in Smythstreet , took place on the Sth July . At four o'clock the officers and brethren of Alount Olive Lodge , No . 3 S 5 , by whom the hall had been erected , met in the new building , and received the officers and brethren of Union Lodge ,

No . 247 , Demerara , and also brethren visiting the colony and not affiliated to the local lodges . The lodge having been duly constituted by Bro . H . D . Belgrave , W . AL , a procession was formed , which left the lodge and marched down Smyth-street to the Brickdam , and thence to St . Andrew ' s Church , where it was met by Bro . Governor Kortright , C . A 1 . G .

A dense crowd of people lined the route of the procession on cither side , and every available space in St . Andrew ' s Church , with the exception of the seats set apart for the brethren , was taken advantage of . The procession having entered the church and occupied the centre seats , a voluntary was played on the organ with excellent taste by Aliss Slater . Pro Grand Chaplain , Bro .

J . Richards-Dickson , then took his place in the pulpit , and the choir from the cathedral sang a hymn , Bro . Kinsell Joseph presiding at the organ . The Pro Grand Chap , then offered up a prayer to the Almighty Architect of the Universe , the brethren responding with the customary response used by Freemasons . The choir , with Bro . Kinsall Joseph , then rendered thc anthem , "God our refuge , "

in a spirited and satisfactory manner , at the conclusion of which a most able and eloquent address was delivered by Pro Grand Chaplain , Bro . J . Richards-Dickson . Another hymn having been sung , and the Pro Grand Chaplain having again addressed the Almighty Architect of the Universe in prayer and thanksgiving , the procession left the church and returned to the hall in due order .

Arrived at the hall , the procession re-entered the lodge . Pro Grand Alaster , Col . J . Elliott , C . B ., P . P . S . G . Warden of Devon , proceeded , in virtue of the special permission accorded to him by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , to the solemn dedication of the hall to the uses of Freemasonry . The ancient and reverential ceremonial having been conducted in due form

and in accordance with the rites of Masonry , the hall was declared b y the Pro Grand Alaster , as representing His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , to have been dedicated to the purposes and for the use of Freemasoniy . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the lodge having been closed in customary form , the brethren assembled in the

banqueting room , and sat down to partake of refreshment after their labour . The chair was taken by Bro . H . D . Belgrave , VV . M . of Mount Olive Lodge . The Worshipful Alaster was supported on his right by His Excellency thc Governor , Bro . C . H . Kortright , C . AI . C , and on his left by Pro Grand Alaster Bro . Col . J . Elliott , C . B . Refreshment was concluded shortly after nine o ' clock .

The Triennial Conclave Of Knights Templar At Chicago.

THE TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT CHICAGO .

Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., was the great day of the assemblage of American Knights Templar at Chicago , when it was expected' that from fifteen to twenty thousand knights \ yould muster in line . A telegram conveying congratulations from the Ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knights'Templar

at \ ork , to their pilgrim friends of the Mary Commandery of Philadelphia , who \ vere taking part in the proceedings of the meeting , was despatched on 'Tuesday morning from York by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . E . P ., and would doubtless be appreciated by the American brethren . A few days since , the Ancient Ebor Preceptory forwarded to the Alary Commandery a magnificentl y illuminated address

, designed oy tiro . Whytehead , and executed by Mr . Morton , conveying the good wishes of the preceptory on the occasion of the great gathering of the Order . The illumination measured about two feet by one foot eight inches , and represented two knights of the Temple in the ancient costume of the Order , supporting Preceptors' banners of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory and Alary

Commandery , of winch last body the Preceptor of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory for the time being is an honorary member . The knights are represented as standing upon a chequered pavement , and resting upon their respective shields . At each upper corner are the seals of the Order , and of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory , and the arms of the preceptory occupy a central position between the seals . The addresswhich tills

, the space between the figures of the knights , runs as follows : — "Militia Temple , United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and St . John ofjerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta , under the Great Priory of England and Wales . 'The Eminent Preceptor , Officers , and Knights of the

Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 , York , England , to the Eminent Commander , Officers , and Knights of the Alary Commandery , No . 3 C , Philadelphia , United States , send fraternal greetings on the occasion of the Triennial Conclave of Knight Templars at Chicago , U . S ., in August , 1 SS 0 , and desire , whilst expressing regret that circumstances render it an impossibility for any of their knights to accept the kindly proffered hospitality of their American Fraters , to

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assure them that their hearts will be with them at the great gathering of the Order , and that they will then and ever cherish for their brethren in arms on the opposite shores of the Great Ocean , the warmest feeling of chivalric regard , as well as most fraternal and pleasurable reminiscences of the visit of the Pilgrim Knights to York in 1 S 7 S . Signed on behalf of the Ancient Ebor Preceptory by Wm . 'lhos . Orde-Powlett , E . P . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . E . P ., Reg . ;

George Simpson , Constable ; J . IC . At . Young , Alarshal ; lames Meek , P . E . P . ; Wm . Lawton , P . E . P . ; Wm . Valentine , P . E . P . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . E . P . " We may add that the initial letters throughout the address all contain appropriate designs connected with Alasonry and the Order . The address has been photographed , and we are asked to state that copies may be obtained at cost price ( three shillings ) on application to Bro . T . B . Whytehead , York .

Province Of Worcestershire.

PROVINCE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .

The Alost Worshipful Grand Alaster has approved a petition for a new lodge to meet at the Alasonic Hall , Kidderminster . It will be No . 1 S 74 , and will bear the name of the respected chief of the province , and will be known as the " Lechmere" Lodge . The VV . M . designate is Bro . George Taylor , P . AI . and Treasurer of 377 , " jCo , P . S . G . D . Worcestershire , Hon . Sec . Prov . Charity

Committee , and also Hon . Sec and Founder of the Kidderminster Masonic Hall and Club . The Senior Warden will be Bro . G . VV . Naylor , W . AL 5 G 0 , and the petition bears also the names of Bros . A . Cowell , F . Burchin , VV . M . Roden , J . T . Meredith , P . AL 560 , P . G . D . C ; H . B . Pigot , P . AL No . S , P . G . Stwd . Eng . ; Al . Tankinson , J . j . Harvey , and E . Hammond , W . AI . 377 . We have little fear that under such happy auspices the Lechmere Lodge will be a great success .

A Masonic Trial.

A MASONIC TRIAL .

VOIGT V . TREVOR AND LARKIN . This was an action , tried before Air . Justice Bowen and a common jury at Leeds , on the 10 th inst ., for a libel contained in a circular sent by the defendants , who are members of a Masonic lodge at Hornsea , calling a meeting of the lodge . The plaintiff was a naturalised Englishman ,

who was an active Freemason , belonging to no fewer than ten lodges , and having , it was said , taken thirty Degrees in Masonry . Mr . Cyril Dodd and Air . Lawrence Gane were for the plaintiff ; Mr . Lockwood appeared for the defendant Trevor ; and Mr . Cave , Q . C , for the defendant Cook Laking . The Alexandra Lodge , at Hornsea , was founded in 1 S 75 , by the Plaintiff and other gentlemen , and some time after its foundation the Rev . Air . Tew , the vicar of Hornsea ,.

was proposed as a member of the lodge . Although elected , he was not at that time initiated , arid did not become a member of the lodge until later . In 1 S 7 G Air . Trevor , who was also a member of the lodge , and some other gentlemen , members of the lodge , called an emergency lodge to elect Air . Tew and his curate , Air . Casson . Air . Voigt , the plaintiff , and some other gentlemen came from Hull , where

they lived , by train to Hornsea , and went at once to where , the lodge was held . Instead of , as usual , finding that their ; brother Alasons had waited until the Hull train came in to ' begin their proceedings , they found the lodge was " tiled , " although the required books were not there . Mr . Voigt and some other of the gentlemen from Hull appear to have taken umbrage at the proceedings , and gave vent to their

feelings by blackballing Air . Casson and Air . Tew . This appears to have g iven great offence to the defendants , who issued the following circular : — "Alexandra Lodge ( 1511 ) , Hornsea . " Brother William Carr , Worshipful Master . " Dear Sir and Brother , —You are summoned to attend the duties of this lodge , on emergency , on Alondav next .

January 29 , at half-past 6 o'clock precisely . " Business . —To consider the following motion by Brother Tudor 'Trevor , P . M .: — " 'That Brothers AI . P . Hockney , H . E . Voigt , and J . Harrison be and are hereby excluded from this lodge as members thereof , for the following unworthy and un-Masonic conduct , viz .:

—1 . Because at an emergency meeting of this lodge , held on the 10 th of January , 1 S 77 , they improperly and un-Alasonically voted against the admission of the Rev . H . C . Casson , curate-in-chavge , North Ferriby , and the Rev . E . L . IL Tew , the vicar of Hornsea , to the nriviletres of

l ' reemasonry , and without good and sufficient cause . " ' 2 . Because they so voted from ill-will and spite "' 3 . Because , knowing that three contrary votes by ballot were not sufficient to exclude a candidate , they unworthily combined together to exclude the two candidates before named .

1 , i \ Beci } > u P the protection of the secrecy of the ballot , they might have succeeded in removing the suspicion and onus of the three black balls which were recorded from themselves to the several brethren who > were anxious to vote in favour of the candidates , but who , fortunately for their own characters , abstained from

voting . "' 5- Because the W . AI . of this lodge , Brother Carr ( the proposer of the Rev . E . L H . Tew ) , in his capacity of S . W ., opened the ballot , and was the only other brother who voted on the occasion in question , and as he solemnly states that he voted in favour of both the candidates , it is