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2 . Supposing he re-joins the same lodge in which he was installed , does he regain his position as to order of seniority in the list of Past Masters of that lodge ? 3 . Is he entitled to the sime position and privileges as Past Masters of that lodge to which he was before he ceased to subscribe ?

4 . If he were a Prov . Grand Officer , of course he ceases to be a member of Prov . Grand Lodge ( not being a member of Grand Lodge until he again passes the chair—Book of Constitutions , Art . 9 , 81 ) ; but can he wear the purple , and can he put his Past Prov . Grand rank after his name ?

To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , At one of our recent lodge banquets when the health of a visiting brother , who had not passed the chair , was proposed , 1 , as D . C , announced it as a sitting toast , to which objection was taken by some of

5 . Are Past Masters joininga lodge entitled to attend and vote in " Past Masters' meetings " of that lodge ? —Yours fraternally , P . G . S . October 12 th . SITTING TOASTS .

the younger members present , and by the visitor also , though some of the older brethren took my view of the question , which is , that to all brethren who have not reached the chair , whether visitors or members , the toast of their health should be g iven sitting . I shall be g lad of a satisfactory ruling on the point as to whom sitting toasts apply . —Yours fraternally ,

This is one of those questions of Masonic etiquette which are best decided on considerations of taste , and on which no ruling can be given . D . C . may , strictly speaking , be correct , but we must confess to a preference for g iving every visitor the compliment of a " standing toast . "—[ Ei > . FM . ' j .

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DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL . The report of the last Ouarterly Communication , officially edited by the indefatigable District Grand Secretary ( Bro . H . M . Rustomjee , P . D . S . G . W ) . has just reacheJ this country . It was held on the 24 I 1 June , ani th ; geniil District Grand Mister , the H jn . II . I " . Piinsep , presided . The District Grand Master was very pleased to announce

that the lodges are working well , and the reports are very favourable . Lodge " Sindeman , " No . 1374 , called after a much esteemed P . District Grand Master , his , " after a considerable interval , resum : d work , and the lodgd is already attracting neiv members , and , therefore , promises well in the future . " The " Thomis Jones " Lodge , " No . 2441 , "has done a large amount of work . " miinly s > it

appears , through " working at lesser rates . The Lodge " Invicta " was consecrated at O . iakrata , on the lG . h May , 1893 . This may be news for Uro . John Lane to add to his colossal work , being the second and revised edition , now preparing , of his invaluable " M isonic Records , 1717 . 1 SS 6 , " which will ne to 1 S 93 , or possibly liter . The District Grand Master referred with feelings of sorrow to the jsad and

unu nely death of Wor . Brother Henry Josiah Whymper , the Deputy G . M . of the Punjab . "He wis not only wellknown to us in India as a distinguishel Freemason , occupying a foremost position among Masonic students and authors , but by his deep culture and knowledge in M isonic matters , he held an unique an 1 conspicuous position in Freemasonry . ***** In the prime of life , ho fell

as a sacrifice while attending on a sick friend . We cordiall y sympathise with our brethren in the Punjab in the great loss they have sustained by the death of so eminent a brother , whom it will be very difficult to adequately replace . " There are 40 ledges on the roll , and duly reorded in the elaborate and exhaustive rep rt of the District Grand Treasurer , but four are in abeyance . There are no reports of a more thorough and Masonic character .

THE LODJEOF RESEARCH , No . 24 : 0 , LEICESTER . This vigorous organisation , established on somewhat similar lines to the celebrated " Quatuor Coronati " Loclg . ; , London , is d ling a good work in Leicester and neighbourhood , and has now published its transactions for the year 1 S 92-3 . The first W . AL , liro . J . T . Thorp , P . M . 5-3 , P . P . S . G . W . of Leicestershire and Kutland , has proved " the

right brother in the ri ^ ht place , " and Bro . the Rev . II . S . Hoggs , J . D . 5 _\ j , Prov . G . Chap ., has mad ; an efficient Secretary . There were eiuht found : rs , and six brethren have since joined . The members are in no hurry about accessions to their numbers , so much as to progress slowl y and surely . There are three honorary numbers : Bros . W . Kelly , P . Prov . G . M . ; Dr . vV . II . Barrow , P . M . 5 J 3 ; and G . W . Speth , P M ., Sec 2070 . The annual is of a

most interesting and entertaining character , and will be eagerly welcomed in the p-ovince especially , and the additions to the library being printed at the end makes the publication all the more valuable . A scheme has been promulgated for a " < orrespondence Circle " locally , and bids fair to be successful to the extent desired . The W . M . and members are to be congratula-ed on the results already achieved , and as the lod ^ e bids fair to be the success anticipated , it is likely others will soon be formed on similar lines .

THE ILLUSTRATED ARCH . KOLOGIST , September , 1893 . Price 2 s . Gd . ( Chas . J . Clark , 4 , Lincoln ' s Inn

Fields . ) The second number of this new quarterly has more than fulfilled the promise of the first issue in June ; the contents of P . » rt 2 not only being varied and interesting , but decidedly more original in character and most artistic withal ,

It has ( inly to be known to be appreciated . We feelassured that if due publicity be given to its aims and aspirations , and its pages are carefully p .-iused and studied as they deserve to be , the "Illustrated A cn : v . ilo ^ ist " will not only receive a warm welcome in many a home , but the sub-

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scribers will be so numerous that the editor and publisher will be cheered and the magazine even still further improve as time rolls onward . With so much to instruct and delight the artistic and antiquarian mind , it is not easy to make a selection or particularise at length either of the several articles . The carved door-posts in Brussels , by Mr . Arthur Elliott , makes an excellent paper , the subject being but little known , and the illustrations are not only well done ,

but they make us wish for more . The old door-post of La Madeline is very fine , and probably dates from the year iCyi . Mary is represented at the foot of the Cross wiping the Saviour's feet with her hair . The Tailors and Armourers have each an altar in this church . 1 he portal of the Hotel de Ville is elaborate and massive , St . Michael , the Archangel , being the principal figure , in the act of overcoming Satan . The subject is to be seen everywhere in Brussels ,

as it is the City arm's , but the skilful treatment ot these old posts has been productive of much able work in modern times , for the author states that the greatest pains are taken to design handsome and massive doors in that city . Another attempt is made to explain the ruins of Stonehenge , this time by Mr . Edgar Barclay , who maintains that they are not of prehistoric antiquity , but that the structure "was raised immediately after the first shock of the Roman

conquest , upon the downfall of Druidism , by the Britons under the leadeishfp of their native chieftains ; that by undertaking this pious work the minds of the natives were not only distracted from war , but w-re pacified and reassured in a belief that the immortal gods had not deserted them . " The Temple was thus erected "in a locality consecrated from time immemorial as a burial ground of the race . " Would not this question be suitable for some of the members of the

Quatuor Coronati Lorlge to undertake—such as Professor Hayter Lewis , the W . M ., and other gifted brethren ? Three of the pretty little sketches are from piintingsby the author . The notes on some of Ihe sculptured tombstones of Argyllshire by Mr . R . C . Graham , F . S . A . Scotland , are of considerable interest , and the several illustrations are mo , t suggestive and striking in character . Possibly this contribution is the most important of the whole , but others run

it very closely . The writer has " squeezed to some pur - pose , and describes the process of making these paper moulds from the old stones in apparently a most simple manner , but it is questionable , with all his instructions , if some of us could succeed as he has done . The last figure has a strange likeness to the old form of Masonic apron , flap and shape generally . Mr . Young ' s "Roman City of Silchester" is a valuable contribution to this quarter ' s

repertory , and the reproductions of the photographs by Mr . White , of Reading , are all that can be desired . They are quite realistic , and enable one to form a general notion of the excavations now being conducted by Messrs . Fox and St . John Hope . " Wood-carving in the Trobriands " ( near New Guinea ) is ably described by Professor A . C . Haddon , who communicates some startling facts respecting

these islanders and their extraordinary skill . The edito , Mr . J . Romilly Allen , F . S . A . Scotland , is much in evidence this number , the notes on archieology and kindred subjects being extensive and of special value . He wisely makes a very free use of illustrations , the result being one of the most useful and entertaining quarterlies published .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Graft flDasonrj ) . METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . St . Luke ' s Lodge ( No . 144 ) . —The installation meeting of this old established lodge ( consecrated in 17 G 5 ) was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 nd inst , when there were present Bros . Alfred Saunders , W . M . ; F . Stutlield , S . W . ; B . Bridgman , J . W . ; T . H . Bennett , S . D . ; J . H . Beauchamp , I . G . ; J . G . Unite

P . M ., Treas . ; E . Witts , P . M ., Sec . ; II . Trotere , Org . ; Jarvis Maples , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Markland , P . M ., Stwd . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; W . H . Tucker , P . M . ; R . I . Taylor , P . M . ; G . D . Skcggs , W . J . Forsutt , P . M . j F . Thomas , T . A . Markland , G . E . Murrell , S . E . Storr , R . S . filing , C . Mallous , J . W . Sharpe , S . C . M . Austin , R . Bartholomew . D . Jenkins , and Marriott-Matthews . The visitors

were Bros . F . Cox , SO 5 ; A . Carlstrom , 733 ; L . Bridgman , 134 S ; Wm . Hunt , S . W . 172 ; J . W . Burgess , P . P . S . G . D . West Lancashire ; C . L . Kamsden , P . M . 2 'ji ; the Rev . C . J . Smith , 2157 ; J . M ison , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; R . F . Cooper , 41 G ; T . W . Heath , LP . M . 1641 ; A . B . Stu'lield , 1020 ; H . J . Ollive , 1420 ; J . Clulow , 1 S 51 ; S . J . Derham , W . M . elect 1 G 22 ; and R .

T . West , 1744 . Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read , after which the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The W . M then passed U .-os . T . A . Markland and G . E . Murrell to the Degree ol F . C . Bro . Frederic Stutfield , the W . M . elect , was then presented , and installed into the chair by Bro . A . Saunders , the retiring W . M ., the

ceremony being performed in an impressive manner . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . li . Bridgman , S . W . ; F . Thomas , J . W . ; J . G Unite , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Witts , P . M ., Sec ; T . IL Bennett , S . D . j J . II . Beauchamp , J . D . ; T . A . Markland I . G . ; II . Trotere , Org . j JarvisMaples , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Markland , P . M ., Stwd . ; and Thoi . Bowler , Tyler .

Ihe W . M . then initiated Mr . S . C . M . Austin , the working being carried out in an excellent manner . Bo . A . Marriott-Matthews , 23 O 1 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Oilier business being disposed of , " Hearty good wishes " were offered . , and the lodge was closed . 'The brethren partook of an excellent Innquet , which was prepared by Bro . A . Clemow in his usual good style , and admirably servd under the superintendence of his able lieutenant , Bro . Evans .

The loyal and Masonic toasts having been given hy the W . M . and duly honoured , Bro . A . Saunders , the l . P . M , proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " lie said that that toast would be the popular one of the evening . There was no one more wormy or better in the lodge to occupy that exalted position . He was a good Mason and a distinguished member ol the Royal Amateur Orchestral Society , and he felt sure that his year of o'lice would be one of harmony and also a great success .

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The toast was well received , as was the W . M . on rising to respond . He said that he felt quit : upset by the flattering way he had been spoken of and for the hearty greeting , and if when he went out of the chair at the end of his term with the same enthusiasm as he had been installed he would be more than gratified . In giving "The Initiate , " the W . M . observed that the lodge had been fortunate in the past year in having a good

number of initiates . He was proud to have one at _ his installation , but he hoped for more . Bro . Austin , the initiate , was reputed to be a good singer , and he would be an acquisition to the lodge . B -o . Austin , in reply , said that the proceedings that night were so beyond his antipitation that it took away his power of speech . He was , indeed , proud that he had been made a Mason , and he thanked Bro . Tucker for the honour in

introducing him to the lodge . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome , remarking that many of them were distinguished and well-known in the Craft . Bro . J . W . Burgess , P . M ., in reply , stated that he was pleased to be a visitor to the lodge once again , which was making- great progress , and it appeared to him that , with their initiates , they went in for quality , not quantity . He

had had 30 years' experience in the Craft , and from the working he had m ' tnessed that night , he congratulated the members on their choice of W . M . Might he be allowed to mention Bro . Stiles' candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer . He had many supporters in that lodge , and to those he would urge that they should make a point of attending to vote , and so help to return him with a thumping majority . Bro . Stiles was well-known in the Metropolis

as a good and ardent worker in Masonry . His record was an excellent one , and he was fitted in every way for that high office . He had done good service for all the Charities , and no one could have a better friend . liro . Mason also suitably replied , remarking that it was many years since he first came to an installation meeting of the lodge . It was more years than he cared to remember , but he always had a big welcome . The working was always

good in the lodge , and it was well-known for its support to the Charities . Bro . Rev . J . C . Smith responded in a humorous speech , He had partaken of the hospitality of the lodge on two occasions , and it was good . He interspersed his remarks with some excellent stories , which caused roars of laughter . Bro . C . L . Ramsden , P . M ., also responded by reading a reply , in prose , whicla he mads on taking the chair at the ot 13 iu

. I-., IH « I u , . juiiu , . J // , . u . WIIIUU us uc congratulated . Bro . Lieut . Heath also replied , observing that the W . M . would fill the chair with great honour and credit to the lodge . The W . M . gave the next toast , " The LP . M ., Bro . Saunders . " The members knew the great things he had done for the lodge during his year of office . He took that opportunity of presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel ,

which he richly deserved . 'The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Saunders , on rising to respond , was received with acclamation . He said he felt overwhelmed with the way he had been received , and for the kind words of the W . M . and the visitors . lie appreciated the jewel , which he should always wear with pride , and he should never forget his happy year of office .

In giving " The Past Masters , " the W . M . remarked that they were always willing to do anything for the lodge . Bro . Jarvis Maple responded in eloquent terms , remarking that he was the W . M . of the lodge in 1 S 67 . liro . Taylor , P . M ., also replied . In eulogistic terms the W . M . gave "The Treasurer and

Secretary , " who both responded Bro . Unite , the former , stating that he had been reelected for the last iC years . He eirnestly hoped that the members would support him as Steward for the Old People . The amount he had on his list was 28 guineas , but he should not be satisfied until it was largely augmented .

_ 1 he W . M . gave "The Officers , " who he thought would give him every assistance to ca-ry out his duties with , he hoped , satisfaction to the brethren , To which suitable responses ware made by Bros . Thomas , Bennett , Beauchamp , T . A . Markland , and Trotere .

Ihe lyler's toast brought to a close a very enjoyable gathering . During the evening Miss Bertha Colnaghi , Bros . L . Bridgman , F . Thomas , A . Sautuhrs , T . A . Markland , and J . Clulow entertained the brethren , the last named giving " The Deathless Army" in capital style , accompanied by the composer , Bro . H . Trotdre .

Lion and Lamb Lodge ( No . 192 L—A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th instant , at the City Terminus I lore ] , Cannon-street . Present : Bros . F . Hushes , W . M . ; Jas . Smith , S . W . ; T . W . Fisher , J . W . ; Thos . Cohu . P . M ., Treas . ; H . Ligge , P . M ., Sec ; K . Sarson , S . D . ; G . Goodes , D . C ; A . J . Holmes , Steward ; C . Couchman , Tyler ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; G ; orge Kenning , P . M . ; G . Abbott , P . M . ; Martyn ,

Len ion , Gartoa , Bevan , and W . Biker . Visitors : Bros . Jas . Craii-, R . W . M . Roman Eagle , 1 G 0 ; T . R . Lendon , II . Wor re , P . M . Edinburgh St . James' , 97 ; C . Arkell , and P . L . Simtnond ¦ . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Carton was raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . Bevan to the Second . The folio ving resolution , moved by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . George Kenning , was ca-ried unanimously : " That

the thanks of the lojge be given to Hro . J . S . Cumberland , who , for the purpose of illustrating the history of the lodge now being prepared by Bro . George Kenning , P . M ., has kindly placed at its disposal a jewel formerly belonging to the late Bro . Peter Thompson , P . M ., the said jewel having- been presented to him by the Lion and Limb Lodje in 18111 , " The sum of three guineas was voted out of the funis of the lodge to a distressed brother .

It wis p-op ised by Bro . Legge , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Smith , S . W ., and carried unanimously , " That the lodge hereby congratulates liro . Butler on the occasion of his jubilee asa member of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , and sends hearty greetings to him , hoping that he may be spared for many years to come to remain with the lodge as one of its members . " 'The S -cretary announced that he had that morning received a telegram from Bro . Butler reg-ettiiuf his inability to be present tint evening , and sending hearty grcc ' . ings to the brethren . A candidate for initiation , Mr-