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SATURDAY , AUGUST 21 , 1886 .

[ we do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ] ....

—BRO . BINCKES' TESTIMONIAL . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I am pleased to find that , instead of voting- the funds of the Boys'School for a testimonial to Bro . Binckes , it has been decided to raise a voluntary fund to commemorate his 25 th year of Secretaryship of that Institution . It thus

gives the friends of Bro . Binckes all over the country an opportunity of acknowledging his services , not only on behalf of the Boys' School , but in the cause of Masonic Charity generally . Of course the movement will be poohpoohed by some on the plea that he has been well paid for his services . But , Sir , it is not what a person receives , but what services he renders for the money , which forms the basis for such a statement . One person may be cheap

at £ 400 , while another in the same situation awfully dear atL 200 . fhave watched the great progress made in the amount subscribed at the annual Festivals since Bro . Binckes ' appointment , which , in a great measure , must be

attributed to his persuasive eloquence ; and I hope he may long be spared to plead the cause of that noble Institution . I enclose a donation , which please hand to the Secretary of the Committee when formed . —I remain , yours fraternally , THE SECRETARY OF No . 1302 . August 16 .

THE QUATUOR CORONATl LODGE . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , It may interest many of your readers to learn that the next meeting- of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , 2076 , will be held at Freemasons' Hall , at 5 p . m ., on Thursday , 2 nd September . All Masons who take an interest in the history

of the Craft are invited to attend ( as per advertisement in another column ) . The paper before the lodge will be "The Steinmetz Theory , Critically Examined , " wherein the author enquires with minuteness into a theory of Masonic origin , which , originating in Germany , became known to English readers by the publication of Findel ' s History in 1 S 69 , and met with universal acceptance , both in the Old

World and the New . The subject has been fully treated in all recent works on Freemasonry , and may be referred to in the well-known books of Mackey , Steinbrenner , Fort , and Findel , as also in the pages of the Encyclopaedia Britannica . The object of the paper is to show the fallacy of the theory , which has been gradually built up by Grandidier , Schneider , Heldmann , Stieglitz , Heidelhoff , and Fallou , whose individual contributions thereto will be carefully

criticised . A discussion is sure to arise which cannot fail to prove interesting , as much diversity of opinion prevails on the subject , and for the benefit of those unversed in the ways of our lodge , I may mention that visitors are permitted to take part in the discussion . Visitors and members alike desiring to join the W . M . at refreshment must purchase dinner tickets of the Secretary ( 3 s . 6 d . each ) before leaving the lodge room . —Yours fraternally , G . W . SPETH , Secretary No . 2076 .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when there were present Bros . R . R . Lisenden , W . M . ; J . Garside , S . W . ; W . B . Akerman , J . W . ; W . J . Cunliffe , P . M ., Treasurer , P . G . S . D . ; E . Smith , Secretary ; E . G . Chesworth , J . D . ; E . Wormleighton

I . G . ; J . Sly , Tyler ; John Bladon , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . Griffiths , S . Meearity , S . Staton , A . Wild , W . Rennie , MarkVickers , P . M . ; J . Smethnrst , P . M . ; H . Walmsley , P . M . ; J . Dawson , P . M . ; and W . A . Jellicorse . The visitors were Bros . R . Mansell , St . Andrew ' s ,

Aberdeen ; A . H . Jefferis , P . M . 1161 , 645 , 1970 , 1170 ; and J . L . Aspland , P . M . 633 , P . G . Reg . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro , Jellicorse , was raised by the W . M . to the Sublime Degree of M . M . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

ERITH . —St . John and ^ St . Paul Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Schools , Erith-

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avenue , when Bro . R . W . Bilby , S . VV ., W M . elect , was installed W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , or until a successor shall be installed in his stead . The Iodye was opened by Bro . G . W . Mitchell , and the minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Bilby was duly presented and installed by a Board of Installed Masters , and saluted . He appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . L . Dodrell , S . W . ; H . King , J . W .: C . Watkins , S . D . ; W .

Muddick , J . D . ; A . W . Davis , I . G . ; R . Stone , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent , Treas . ; J . Aillud , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . Kent , Sec ; G . Cashfield , W . S . ; and W . Larder , Tyler . Bro . Mitchell then gave the addresses admirably , and was generally congratulated for his good work . He was then elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and was presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel . It was also unanimously resolved that a

vote of thanks should be accorded him , and inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , for all of which Bro . Mitchell severally and conjointly returned thanks . Bros . Penfold and Aillud were saluted with Grand honours and returned thanks . The brethren then returned to the Prince of Wales Hotel , where they banqueted . Among the other brethren present were Bros . G . Churchley , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; J . Hutton , P . M . ;

C . H . Barham , 615 ; F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd . Eng ., Sec . Masonic Boys' School ; C . Hogard , P . M . Israel Lodge , P . P . G . S . W . Surrey ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , P . G . S . D . Kent ; H . Watson , P . M . 1050 , P . G . J . D . Kent ; E . West , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . S . D . Herts ; J . Tickle , P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; C . Neale , P . M . SS 9 , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey ; Ouartermaster G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; D . Pearse , P . M . 1293 , P . P . G . R . Middx . ;

J . Michael , P . M . 1151 , P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; T . R . Richardson , W . M . 913 ; G . Chapman , W . M . 299 ; T . Noyes , W . M . 1 S 67 ; F . Nicholls , W . M . 1050 ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ; Capt . W . Richey , P . M . 700 ; W . Akers , P . M . 13 ; G . B . Moody , S . VV . ige ; C . Winstanley , S . W . Suburban Lodge ; W . Tyler , S . W . 59 ; B . Hancock , 700 ; W . Anson , 13 ; A . VV . Jackson , 913 ; S . Southgate , 700 ; G . Letton , 913 ; A . Deans , 13 ; J .

Manger , 1260 ; W . Harris , 913 ; G . Bashfoid , 1 G 04 ; G . Frost , 913 ; H . Clifford , 1319 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , W . M . U 72-The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " having been honoured in bumpers , that of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand ' Ifficers , Present and

Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes . Bro . Binckes , in response , said he often had occasion to say how wonderfully things were done in the Province of Kent , sometimes in order , and sometimes out of order , hut always with the kindest intention and the very best of good feeling ; and that night was one of the times that they were out of order in associating his name with the Past Ufiicers of Grand Lodge . It was a mistake ; but one that was

committed with the kindest intention , and , as he said before , with the best good feeling . He wanted them , however , to know that his office as a Grand Steward only lasted for one year , and now he was like Mahomed ' s coffin—beuveen earth and heaven—a most difficult position , a position that had been a most expensive one ; but cerrainly not one that entitled him to respond for the Grand Officers , Past and Present , unless under very exceptional circumstances . Bro .

Hogard had , however , assured him that he might , and ought to , do so under the present circumstances , and he would therefore most cordially thank them for their hearty reception of the toast . Now , with regard to the lodge , he was exceedingly pleased to see such an excellent Mason as Bro . Bilby placed in the chair , and felt sure that , if he did not exceed those Masters who had preceded him , he would , at least , carry out his duties with credit to himself and the

lodge . If the Grand Officers of Grand Lodge could have , or had , been present they would have felt gratified at the handsome manner in which they had been spoken of by Bro . Bilby . The next thing that struck him was that the W . M . had declared his intention of standing steward at one of the Charilies next year . Well , let him ( Bro . Binckes ) at once say that the best and most needy of those Charities was one that he othenvis-e could not speak about .

What he had said he hoped would be like a little seed that would take root and fructify , and next year bring forth harvest a hundred-fold ; might it not fall on stony ground and wither . He concluded an eloquent speech by expressing his pleasure at the prosperity of the lodge , and fervently wished it many years of prosperity , and its Master and members long life .

The next toast was that of " The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , R . W . P . G . M . of Kent , " and , in giving it , the W . M . said their esteemed Grand Master was a Mason " par excellence , " and nowhere had he heard such devotion expressed to any man as the Masons of Kent expressed by word and deed to their beloved ruler and head .

Bro . Penfold , who is deservedly popular for his universal kindness and liberality , especially in things Masonic , rose amid cheers to respond for " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ,, and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past . " He said he was once at a meeting of that description , when their esteemed Provincial Grand Master was present , and he ( their Provincial Grand Master ) said that he had heard of some one saying that "life would be bearable if it was not

for its pleasures . " Nowhe ( liarl Amherst ) thought "Masonry would be very enjoyable if it were not for the speeches . " Well , he , Bro . Penfold , had come for the purpose of witnessing the prosperity of the lodge and its working , and having seen that , it was only right that they should enjoy themselves . He had done so , and was in hopes that Bro . Aillud would have been called upon to respond , and he , Bro . Penfold , would have only had to listen . It was a

very great honour to be a P . G . Officer , the way was narrow , and few could enter it . Masonry was a troad road , but P . G . honours were a long way up it , and as they strove to reach the goal of their ambition , if it laid in that direction , they found the pathway very narrow and difficult to reach . It was also a very difficult thing for the D . G . M . to decide who he should recommend for those honours . Their P . G . Master was one that was eminentl y

entitled to their respect , and en all sides , and by everyone who came within his sphere , it was said that a more " gentlemanly gentleman" could not be found in the Province of Kent , or one that was . more willing to assist any brother , if in his power to do so . For himself , he could say that he had been a Past Master for ten years , and had been waiting and hoping until at last , that year , he had gained the summit of his ambition , and nothing should be wanting on his part to make himself worth y of the honour