Masonic Notes.

( Cumberland and Westmorland ) , and Charles Pulman ( Northumberland ) . The unsuccessful candidates were Bros . Thomas Bradley ( Durham ) , H . Manlield

( Northants ; ind Hunts ) , E . Margrett ( Berkshire ) , W . II . Spaull ( Shropshire ) , Aaron Stone ( South Wales , West Division ) , ; ind the Rev . W . Whittle } ' ( Devonshire ) .

Following on the lines that have proved so successful in the Craft and the Arch the brethren of French nationality residing in London have now formed a Lodge of Mark Master Masons , and the consecration ceremony took place at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street ,

on Tuesday , the i ith inst . The Deputy Grand Master , B o . the Earl of Euston , very ably conducted the ceremony of consecration , in which he was assisted by Bros . Thos . Fenn , as S . W . ; Frank Richardson , as J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , as Chap . ; R . Berridge , as D . C . ;

and Arthur Roger Carter , as l . G . The Grand Secretary , Bro . Matier , undertook the ceremony of installation , in which long practice has made him perfect . After this all the proceedings drifted into French . The Deputy Grand Master , in response to a congratulatory

and grateful vote , replied in the melifluous accents of our neighbours , and at the dinner table the toasts of " The Queen " and " The President " were as gracefully combined as were the strains of the National Anthems of the two countries .

According to the New Zealand Craftsman of the 16 th February , the balance-sheet of the unrecognised Grand Lodge of New Zealand for the year ended 31 st December , 1892 , will disclose balances on the several funds amounting in the aggregate to ^ 089 6 s . 4 d .

That on the General Fund is close on / " 515 , and our contemporary suggests that as this is all the Grand Lodge will have to depend upon for the half year ending , K > th June next , it will he as well for the executive to practise the strictest economy , "otherwise

the expenditure will exceed the revenue . Avery wise suggestion , no doubt ; but is it not early days to be thus reminding the New Zealand Constitution—which , according to the flaming accounts we are occasionally

treated to should be carrying everything before it—to be economical in its expenditure V We should have expected to find a plethora af money to the credit of A body , which we are told is knocking the other Constitutions into a cocked hat .

The Sen Zealand Craftsman thinks it is hi gh time the Masonic body should place " some restriction on the amount of money spent by lodges in intoxicants . "

If anything of the kind is done , then farewell to the doctrine that the rights and privileges of private lodges are sacred , so long as they are not exercised to the detriment ol the general body .

I he Xi / tiarc and Compass , of Denver , Colorado , pays ; i glowing tribute of respect to the memory of Bro . R , A . ( Juillian , who was elected and installed M . W . Grand Master of Colorado in 1881 , and at the same time publishes the official announcement of the sad event issued

by U 10 . W . D . Wright , the present Grand Master of the jurisdiction . Bro . Quiflian was only in his 51 st year , having been born in Georgia on the 5 th May , 1 S 42 . He was already a member of our Fraternity when he settled down in 1 S 7 J in Colorado , and very soon made

his mark among the brethren . He died on the 8 th December , 1892 , and , as a mark of respect to him and the important services he rendered the Masonic bod y in his adopted jurisdiction , the announcement of his death was accompanied by an order for all lodges in

the jurisdiction to be draped in mourning for a period of ; io days . As a citizen Bro . Quillian had taken an active part in public affairs . He was a leading member of the Southern Colorado Bar , and in his time hid filled many offices of trust , with honour to himself and to the great advantage of the State .

Correspondence.

Correspondence .

I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed hy our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to AH to permit— . vithin certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLESBRO . J . H . GABALL . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , lain glad to see that I he application ul Bro . 1 H . Gab . ill to the Governors of the " Royal Hospital 1 it Incurables " is so strongly supported , a :, per . idver-. i . jCmcnt in the Fircmayn ol to-day .

Correspondence.

His connection so many years ago as journalist and overseer-printer , especially with the old " Freemasons ' Magazine" and the Freemason ( in its early drys ) , should secure for him a large support from the Craft , particularly as his case is so strongly recommended by Bro . George Kenning , P . P . G . D ., the proprietor of the Freemason .

Another who signs his memorial is our respected Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., & c , of 7 , Rushmore-road . Clapton Park , N . E ., who will be glad to receive proxies in due time , and who is making an earnest effort , with other members , for the ensuing election , knowing well how deserving our afflicted friend is of the muchneeded benefit .

Will you allow me space to say that I hope Bro Gaball will be elected next month , and any votes that can be spared by my friends should be sent as above . — Yours fraternally , WILLIAM J . HUGHAN . April 15 .

NON-CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In reply to your correspondent " Number One , " asking me for particulars of my authority , I have much pleasure in informing him that my authority

comes from the Grand Registrar , who kindly answered my question on this subject to the effect that all minutes must be confirmed , and one meeting cannot upset the proceedings of the previous one , except , as stated ( 1 ) , the election of W . M . ; ( 2 ) , voting money from the lodge funds ; and ( 3 ) , alteration of by-laws .

Besides this letter , let me remind your two correspondents that in the year 1885 or 18 S 6 a brother moved in Grand Lodge that the minutes be confirmed , except that part which alluded to the " P . Ms , wearing their respective collars when visiting other lodges . " This

was overruled by direction of the Grand Registrar , who decided that " minutes must be confirmed if properly recorded . " By searching the Grand Lodge proceedings your enquirer can easily convince himself of the fact , as I did , when I wanted to be enlightened on that subject . —I remain , yours fraternally , MAURICE SPIEGEL , April iSth . P . M ., P . Z .

Reviews.

Reviews .

FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF SOMERSET , iSo 3-4-Bro . C . L . Fry Edwards is the editor of this large and ably compiled calendar , which doubtless circulates extensivel y in Somersetshire , at least , it should do so , for this year s issue—the 12 th—is the best of the series , and reflects great credit on the painstaking editor . The frontispiece is

an excellent portrait of the respected P . G . Secretary , Bro . J . C . Hunt , who has filled that important ofiice from 1 S 79 , to the great satisfaction of all concerned . A new feature in this year ' s directory will be most welcome , and is one we have long advocated , as one of the chief desiderata of such useful publications , viz ., a statistical account of the province , showing the work done during the past year , and the

number of subscribing members to the 31 st December last . There are 26 lodges , returning 1241 members , OS initiations taking place during the year IS < J 2 . Another table , of a most comprehensive and valuable character , is the one concerning the Central Masonic Charities . The total votes amount to 3641 , which is a most creditable number for some 1250 brethren , who assuredly have been well loo ked after by the

Charity Representatives . The votes are arranged under lodges , and duly given in a summary . There arc 11 Royal Arch chapters , nine Mark lodges , three Knights Templar preceptories , and four Rose Croix chapters in the county , full particulars of which are duly inserted by the editor , and carefully arranged . If under each lodge and chapter the

provincial rank was given of the members , the addition would prove acceptable , for , although the offices are inserted under the roll 1 S 54—iSy 2 , they would be handier if also printed under the several lodges . Bro . Edwards has once more acted as editor , and discharged for his province a laborious and troublesome task in a most excellent

manner . HISTORY OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . Gj . By Bro . C . E . FERRY , P . M . and P . Z ., with an Introduction by Bro . WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN , P . S . G . D . England , & c . Second Edition , Londun : Published by the Author , at Crown-court , Old Broadstreet . 1893 ijio } .

This book is a model of its kind , and should bj consulted by all brethren who think of writing brief histories of their lodges . Bro . Ferry's plan is a very simple , yet comprehensive one . After dealing with the origin of thelodge in 1 S 10 , giving the warrant of the then OS , and other particulars , he then treats the matter chronologically , and , beginning with the year iS- ' 3 , when the preserved minutes begin , the career

of the lodge is ably and succintly traced , year by year , down to 1 S 9 . 5 . Each year has the principal officers noted , and the names of the initiates andjoiningmembers , followed by interesting details , obtained Irom the minutes or other authentic sources . Head and tailpieces add to the artistic character of the volume , for it i , evident that Bro . Ferry knows not only how to write , but also to print and " get up '

a book in a masterly manner . In fact , he is author , printer , publisher , and artist combined , four of the appropriate illustrations being reproduced from sketches made b / himself , viz ., '' The Earl of Durham , " Hoxton , the "WhiteHart Tavern , " Bishopsgatc , "Our Inner Guard ' s Poignard , "

and "The bummer Outing on the 'Maria Wood , ' 1 S 7 S . The frontispiece represents " Soma Ollicers and P . M . 's in 1867 , " and a double-page illustration aptly reproduces a large photo taken of the members who attended the Summer Outing at the"Stai and Gartci Hotel , " Rich mond , in July , 1 Si 2 , by invitation uf Iiro . I . Kobcits , the

Reviews.

VV . M . Bro . Ferry ' s portrait is inserted at the end of tne work , but why it is placed there does not appear , for it should have been at the beginning assuredly . The oldest minute book has a curious label , which has troubled many of u ; , and in the first edition of the history was not explained . Now the matter is set straight by the competent authority of Bro . VV . H . Rylands , F . S . A ., who considers it

is no blunder , but due to a Jewish member , possibly , using the Hebrew letters as numerals , by which method , as respects the linial forms , the letter P would represent S . Hence the label "Lodge 91 A „ M „ 5 P 23 . " meant A . M . ' 5823 , or A . D . 1823 . How easy the solution . Yet no one thought of it before ! Bro . Ferry has written most pleasantly and agreeably about his lod ge

he is never"dry " or wearying as to needless details , and beyond question , has tak-n out from the records every item that is really worth preserving . The lodge has done good work , and is , as it long has been , a power in the Craft , and we say " so mote it be" to the concluding words of the author , who trusts that No . 05 " may long continue in its prosperity and its useful career . " Bro . Hughan ' s Intro .

duciion occupies seven pages out of the 130 , and makes an excellent historical chapter on the origin and character of the several Grand Lodges in England , particularly as to the one from which the warrant of No . 65 was derived , as originally 6 S . As this readable and most useful historical sketch was written after Bro . Hughan had perused all the proofs of Bro . Ferry's handsome volume , his commendation is all the more valuable , especially so when such praise is

from a brother who has written more introductions to English lodge histories , and done more to foster their production than all other Masonic authors put together . Bro . Ferry has dedicated the work to the Past Misters of No . 65 , a compliment they will doubtless much appreciate . We hope that the lodge concerned will secure copies of the history before the edition is exhausted , and thus be able for some years to come , to present them to initiates , as Bro . Hughan suggests . The idea is worth following out by No . 6 5 and also by other lodges .

FORD'S MASONIC PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY , This handy pocket guide , compiled by Bro . the Rev . | . A . Ford , P . M . ( and Masonic lecturer ) , of Battle Creek , Michigan , U . S . A ., is intended to supply " the pronounciation of the Masunic terms . . . and the pronounciation of the various Latin , Greek , Hebrew , Chaldee , Persian , Egyptian , Syriac , Hindoo , and English words and phrases

used in the ritualistic work of the several Degrees , Orders , and Grades . " There are some 50 pages of such wordsand phrases , with concise , and commendably brief , explanations , arranged in double columns on each page , and in alphabetical order . So far as we have tested these , the result has proved most satisfactory , for after more than one hour's examination we have only discovered one well-known

quartette of letters ( though not generally understood as to their meaning ) which are omitted . We refer to the Knight Templars' " war cry , " V . D . S . A . Another quartette is given , viz ., "P . D . E . P ., " the explanation of which is betlcr known . There may be other omissions , but we have failed to detect them , and we can—after due perusal—confidently recommend the work as a safe and most useful aid to officers

of the Fraternity , in connection with the principal Degrees , feeling assured that a careful study of its pages would go far to equip them for presiding at meetings , and correctly pronouncing and appreciating certain words , familiar as to sound , to Craftsmen generally , but not always correctly rendered or understood . Its price is half-a-dollaroradollar , according to binding .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Islington Lodge ( No . 1471 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , the following ollicers and brethren being present : Bros . C . M . Coxon , VV . M . ; H . B . Harding , I . P . M . ; R . Loonies , S . W . ; A . Cox , Craft flDasonrp .

J . W . j E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . D . ; C . H . Stevenson , I . G . j II . Stafford Trego , Org . ; E . J . Harrison , Stwd . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Herts ; J . M . Scarlett , P . M ., IM ' - G . W . Essex ; H . Hunt , P . M . ; S . Napper , P . M . ; D . C . Attwater , J . Amand , VV . Pannell , C . Weber , F . Meyer , I ' . Faber , C . Isler , T . P .. Newman , A . Pope , F . Simmonrls ,

E . II . Bury , G . E . Walker , E . A . Beer , T . Hunt , VV . J . Barnes , and VV . Taylor . Visitors : Bros . R . VV . Nicole , J . D . 227 S ; and F . Cakebread , 1178 . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , Bro . VV . Pannell was raised to the Degree of M . M ., Bro-D . C . Attwater passed to the Degree of F . C ., and having successfully passed the ballot , Mr . William John Barnes

was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . "" alteration was made in the by-laws on the proposition of the Secretary , Bro . E . Blinkhorn , P . M . The names of two gentlemen were submitted as candidates for initiation , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then dined , after which the VV . M . premised that the brethren had heard auite enour / h of his voice for

one evening , and , having as an excuse the splendid programme which had been arranged for the evening ' s entertainment by Bro . Newman , stated his intention to limit the toast list to three important ones , the first submitted was ' The Oueen and the Craft , " the second was "'''? Initiate , " to which Bro . Barnes replied in afew words , and the third and last was that of " The Visitors . " » r 0 S '

Nicole and Cakebread replied . The programme of music was equal to any that has been given in the Islington Lodge , and was contributed to entirely by members of thelodge , including Bros . SimmonUS , Stevenson , Amand , Attwater , Isler , Bury , and

Newman-1 hanks to these brethren a most pleasant evening ™ r spent , their talent meeting with hearty applause . '" very successful final meeting of the season was broug ht ' a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne " and m-Tyler ' s toast . Bro . II . Staffed Trego , Mui . Uac . 0- - '" ' was the accompanist .