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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — PAGE Craft Masonry 3 1 Roval Arch 3-f Royal Ark Mariners 3 * 4 Red Cro ? s of Constantine 3 * 4 Scotland 34 Ireland 34 T od _; e of Benevolence 35

Roval Mnsonic Benevolent Institution 3 ° A Point of Masonic Jurisprudence 3 ** Bro . Binckes ' ..... 3 < j Masonic -Questions and Answers 37 CoURV . svoNnK *** r . E : — The Installation of the Grand Master 37 Masonic Jurisprudence 37 Mark Man and Mark Master Masonry 37 Scottish Masonic Benevolent Fund .. 3 s Bro . Binckes 3 $

The United Orders 3 s Masonic Ball in Liverpool 3 $ Obituary 39 Reviews 39 Masonic Tidings J' 39 Freemasonry in Constantinople 39 Freemasonry in Jamaica 39 Presentation lo Bro . P . Laird 4 ° Lodge Meetings for next Week 40 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .

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FALMOUTH . —LODGE OF LOVE AND HONOUR ( NO . 75 ) . The members of this lodge met on Tuesday , 12 lh inst ., to instal Bro . VV . 11 . Dunstan in the W . M . ' s chair . The ceremony was performed by Bro . W . Newman , P . M ., and the following appointments were afterwards made : —Bros . M . Little , l . i ' . M . ; T . Webber , S . W . ; A . B . Harris , J . W . ; W . F . Newman , Treas . ; D . Rogers , Sec . ; T . Polglase , S .

of C . A . fund ; II . Tilly , S . D . ; Wilson Fox , J . D . ; James , I . G . ; Johns and Hasselwood , D . of C . ; Wallace and Williams , Stewards ; F . Rusden , Ty ler . The annual banquet afterwards took place . PENZANCE . —MOUNT SINAI LODGE ( No . 121 ) . —Thc members of this lodge met to instal Bro . T . J . Rowe , the Worshipful Master elect . The ceremony of installation

was ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . W . A . Gerry , and thc following appointments were afterwards made : —Bros . W . A . Gerry , I . P . M . ; Robert Lovell , S . W . ; T . W . Pengelly , J . W . ; Charles Read , re-elected Treasurer ; James Lovell , " Secretary and Organist ; W . 11 . Kinsman , S . D . ; ] J . Taylor , J . D . ; W . H . Longhurst , I . G . ; J . H . Cornish and G . H . Small , D . C . ; and R . Reynolds , Tyler . Among

the brethren present were Bros . F . Boase , P . M . * , Israel Levin , P . M . ; P . P . G . D . John Maxwell , P . M . ; G . S . Denbigh , P . M . ; C . Trevithick , P . M . ; W . Dusting ; Nichoils ( Comubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle ) , and Jacobs ( Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 , Falmouth ) . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Western Hotel . TRURO . —Lour . --, or FOIITITCIIE ( NO . 132 ) . —St . John's

Festival - "was celebrated by this lodge on Tuesday , 12 th inst . The brethren met at the lodge-room in ' the afternoon for the purpose of installiug Bro . W . C . R . Crewesas W . M . for the next year . Thc ceremony of installation was very impressively performed by Bro . Chirgwin , P . Prov . G . W . The newly-appointed W . M . named his officers as follows : —Bros . Tillman , S . W . ; Cummings , J . W . and Chaplain ;

Chirgwin , Treasurer ; Lean , Secretary ; Rendlc , Assistant Secretary ; Wileocks , S . D . ; Sampson , J . D . ; Lovell , Orpinisl * W . IL James , D . C ; Cardwell , I . G . ; Boys and Tret-bath , Stewards ; and Langdon , Tyler . Several new members were proposed . Bro . Chirgwin , the Treasurer , reported that there was a very good balance in favour of the l *> dge . Ten pounds was voted to thc Royal Masonic

Benevolent Fund , and five pounds to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . The banquet was held at the Red Lion Hotel , where a sumptuous spread was provided by Bro . Bray . Tile bill of fare was a most substantial anil liberal one . The newly-elected VV . M ., Bro . Crcwes , occupied the chair . About fifty sat down . There was some very good singing | : v members of the lodge , and Bro . Heath , of Redruth

( it . ' siiied at the piano most efficiently . Letters were read from Sir Frederick Martin Williams , Bart ., M . P ., D . Prov . G . M . of Cornwall , the Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . _ . T . Carlyon ) , and the Provincial Grand Treasurer ( Bro . VV . Tweedy ) , apologising for their absence . After "Thc Queen ' and the Craft" had been proposed by thc W . M ., "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and Officers of the Grand

Lodge , " was given from the chair . The W . M , echoed thc sentiments of everyone present when he expressed pleasure nt the Prince of Wales being at the head of English Masons . This fact must speak volumes as to the loyalty of the { . ' raft . It was unquestionably a great privilege , and it was also a great privilege to the county of Cornwall that they had livini' among them two past officers of the Grand Lodge .

They were all very sorry that Bro , Sir F . M . Williams could nut ur present with them . The cause of his absence everyone present regretted , but there was one amongst them who occupied tiif proud position of Past Senior Grand Deacon *} ,. „_ Hugh-Hi . Bro . Hughan responded , and was received with ' great enthusiasm . He said it was some 33 vears since thev had a Royal Grand Master to preside over

them , and during that time there il * id been great changes in Freemasonry . ' The election of the Prince of Wales to the Grand Mastership of English Masons , arose out of the secession of Ihe Marquis of Kipon , the late Grand Master , to the Church of Home . It was a rather curious fact that just 100 years ago a very prominent Roman Catholic nominally presided over tile Grand Lodge , as Grand

Master , namely , Lord Petre , and at thtit time there were not 200 , 000 Masons in the world , whereas at the time of the resignation of the Marquis ol Ripon , there were over 2 , 000 , 000 . Some fifty years before then , another prominent Roman Catholic was Grand Master—the Duke of Norfolk , and at that time there were not 5 , 000 members in the world , so that they would see how vapidly the society progressed und liow impossible it was for any une man or

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many men to expel it from England , or indeed anywhere . It had always been the boast of the Grand Lodge that it was neutral as regarded relig ion and politics . This boast was not without foundation , as we all know . Among the names of the Grand Masters could be found several of the Royal Family . There were King William IV ., George IV ., and the Dukes of Sussex and Cumberland , and he was

exceedingly glad to see that three sons of Her Majesty Queen Victoria ( whom may God long preserve ) had now become brethren of the Mystic Tie . The Prince of Wales had not only the honour of being Grand Master of the oldest Grantl Lodge in the world , but also of the largest and most benevolent . These facts were sufficient to show that Freemasonry was not antagonistic to the State , for

surely no one \ Vould think that the Prince of Wales sought to undermine his own throne ; and as to religion and morals there were thousands of ministers of various sects belonging to the Order , thus showing that neither religion nor morality met with any injury from the true Masonic p rincip les . Masons must congratulate themselves on having so very excellent a Pro Grand Master as the Earl

of Carnarvon to preside over them , and Lord Skelmersdale , thc Deputy Grand Master , who was lately installed as Provincial Grand Master of the very important province of West Lancashire , was a most zealous brother , who had helped Masonry very materially . They antl others had brought it to its present dignified position . It was a society that had seen many other Institutions crumble antl fall away , but it was still living , fresh and

vigorous ^ Thus midst the ruin of revolving years , Unhurt , unchanged , Freemasonry appears . Its towers and menuments may fade away ! Its truth and social life shall ne'er decay . Thc Chairman then gave " The P . G . M . of Cornwall ( the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ) , the D . P . G . M . ( Sir F . M .

Williams ) , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . Solomon , P . Prov . S . G . W ., replied . Masons must be proud to be presided over by a man so high in society , so intelligent , antl in every way so qualified as the Grantl Master of thc Province was . I lis energy and his tact had been most amply manifested when thc great meeting of Masons took place at Plymouth last August . Bro .

Solomon looked forward to a very similar gathering at Truro this year , when the Prince visited them ; antl he hoped it woultl be such a Masonic gathering as Truro hatl never yet seen . It would be a manifestation of their zeal for the Craft , as well as of love for thc throne . As regarded Sir F . M . Williams , he could not speak too highly of him . There was no better Mason existing ; and he was

prepared to make any sacrifice for thc Craft . What was Freemasonry ? It was neutral . He had often thought that a Masonic lodge was the only neutral place in the world , antl was almost the only place where men of all religions antl politics could meet together on one footing , and were tietl together by one bontl on thc principle of brotherly love . As far as his experience went , this

neutrality was to be found only in a Masonic lodge . He hoped they would take these things to heart , and do all they could to advance Freemasonry in a true spirit . Bro . W . Lake proposed the health of " The Installing Master , Bro . Chirgwin , " praising him for the way in which he conducted thc ceremony , and for his long attachment and devotion to Freemasonry . Bro . Chirgwin , P . Prov . J . G . W .,

who was loudly cheered , replied , and expressed his delight at witnessing the increasing prosperity of the Lodge of Fortitude . Bro . Holloway , P . Prov . J . G . D ., proposed the health of the W . M . in very complimentary terms . Bro . Crewes , in acknowledgment , saitl he had done all he could , since he had been a member of thc Craft , for the last six years , to merit thc high office to which he had

been raised , antl trusted to the brethren to support him in his exaltetl position . Bro . W . J . Johns , P . Prov . G . R ., proposed " The Visitors , " referring to the fact that Bro . Colonel Sir J . Hogg had travelled more than three hundred miles to be present at this banquet , antl extended to all a most hearty welcome . Bro . Sir J . Hogg , who met with a warm reception , made

an amusing speech , mentioned that his business engagements prevented him from attending the meeting of the Pho-nix Lotlge on Monday , and that he intended , at thc Exchange dinner on the following day , to give a lecture on farming , antl he only hoped those who heard it woultl be wise after it . Bro . Thomas ( Druids , Redruth ) , responded ina capital speech ; and Bro . Jeffrey { 331 , Truro ) , also

rep lied . Bro . W . II . Christoe acknowledged the compliment for the Pht-nix lotlge . Bro . Middleton , P . M ., & c , proposed the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . N . B . Bullen . Thc ofiice of VV . M . hatl been most zealously and most ably filled by Bro . Bullen , antl he was sure that Bro . Crewes woultl conduct the lotlge with equal ability . Bro . Bullen , Prov . G . Organist , returned thanks . Bro . John Hocking , jun ., Prov .

J . G . D . ( Druids , Redruth ) , proposed the health of the " Past Masters of Fortitude Lodge . " I le claimed for the Druids Lotlge , Redruth , the honour of having a larger number of subscribing members than any other lodge in tlie county . He regretted thc absence from the banquet of Bro . Harvey , who was the oldest P . M . in the Fortitude . Bro . VV . J . Johns replied most effectively . Bro . R . John , P . P . G . D . C ,

proposed the healths of the S . W . and J . W ., anil other officers of Fortitude Lodge . Bro . Tillman , in reply , saitl that although he tlitl not live in the town , he could manage to be present at the meetings of the lotlge . Bro . the Rev . A . 1 | . Cummings , M . A ., P , G . Chap ., also thanked the meeting . He declared most positively lhat if there were anything in Freemasonry that was not

compatible yvith his profession as a minister of relig ion , he woultl not again attend a lodge , or lake any active part in Freemasonry . But il was because he was sure that a man became , a belter man through being a Mason , that he delighted in taking an active part in the principles tf the Order , and the more he studied it , the more he became convinced that Masonic principles were founded upon

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Christian truth . Bros . Lean , Wileocks , Cardwell , Sampson , Boys , James , Lovell , and Rendle also replied . Bro . Dorrington , P . Prov . J . G . D ., proposed the health of the brethren not in office . To this Bros . J . Michell , George Brown , P . M ., and Richards replied , and the latter proposed "Absent Brethren . " Bro . the Rev . A . II .

Cummings proposed the health of Bro . Heath , who so kindly accompanied on the piano most of the songs that were sung . The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Heath acknowledged it . Bro . N . B . Bullen proposed " The Ladies . " Bro . Rendle responded . The healths of the host , Bro . Bray , and the hostess , " \ vere then proposed by Bro . Brown , and heartily given . The meeting broke up al eleven .

OLD CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 172 ) . —The brethren of the above old-established lodge met on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , to instal Bro . E . Vorley , W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The meeting was well supported by a numerous attendance of visiting brethren antl members of the lodge , some of whom claim an acquaintance of about 40 years' membership . The lotlge being

opened in due form , ^ the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ., Bro . E . Dottridge , then proceeded to initiate Bros . Haubert , Frostick , and Hoadley , into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened up into the second and third degrees , and the more interesting business of thc evening was commenced—viz ., the installation

of the W . M . elect . The ceremony was performed by Bro . E . Dottridge , the Worshipful Master , and in a manner as to elicit repeated demonstrations of approval . Thc following brethren were invested with collars : —Bros . D . Devenish , S . W . ; Hockley , J . W . ; Ward , S . D . ; A . Dottridge , J . D . ; Goosey , I . G . ; J . Emmens , P . M ., Secretary ; J . Hancock , Treasurer ; King , D . C . ; and ^ Marriott , Organist . At

the conclusion of the ceremony , the Installing Master presented Bro . Edwin Dottridge , in the name of thc Oltl Concord Lodge , a magnificent Bible , with elaborate mountings of classical design , as a token of the combined good feelings of esteem and respect which they entertained towards him , antl for the faithful discharge of the duties annexed to thc Master ' s chair , now extending over a period of two

years . Thc presentation was accompanied with some well-chosen remarks , which were suitably responded to by the recipient . At the conclusion of thc meeting , the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , and partook , as usual , of an excellent banquet . The usual loyal anil Masonic toasts were duly observed , and we noted an especial hearty response to the toast of " The Earl of

Carnarvon . The musical arrangements were under thc direction of Bro . C . Marriott , Organist of the lodge . Wc were especially gratified to observe this long-established lodge so well and worthily attended ; and it having passed its centenary , and obtained its jewel , we wish it every success , being assurctl it stands foremost in carrying out the true principles and tenets of the Order .

LION AND LAMB LODGE ( NO . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge was held on the 7 th inst . at thc City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , Bro . George Abbott , W . M ., in the chair , and all the officers , with the exception of Bro . Goodyer , the Treasurer , who was unfortunately absent through illness , being in their places . Lodge was opened shortly after four o'clock , and the W . M ., after

disposing of some preliminary business , raised Bro . It . II . Goddard to the third degree . His working was perfection , and he gave the whole ceremony without any curtailment . When this was over he vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the father of the lodge , who has for many years regularl y installed successive Masters . Bro . Muggerid ge thereupon installed Bro . George Newman ,

S . W . and W . M . elect , in the W . M . chair with all thc vigour antl expressiveness for which he was famous in his younger days . Bro . Newman having been installed , acquainted Bro . Muggeridge with the names of the officers he had chosen , and Bro . Muggeridge dul y invested them antl delivered the usual charges . The brethren appointed were Bros . Cohu , S . W . ; Arkell , J . W . ; Goodyer , Treas . ;

Jones , S . D . ; Legge , J . D . ; F . Fellowes , I . G . ; Rickwood , D . C . ; King , W . S . ; and George Smith , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Roberts , P . M ., secontled by the W . M ., the sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted fur a Past Master ' s jewel to be presented to Bro . Abbott , I . P . M . Bro . Marsh gave notice that ten guineas be given to the Girls' School . Bro . Roberts gave notice of a similar motion for the Boys '

School , and Bro . Cohu one for £ 10 to the Agetl Freemasons' Institution . Thc W . M . afterwards rose , antl presenting a massive goltl Past Master ' s jewel , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , to Bro . Abbott , assuretl him that , he considered it a privilege that this should he his lirst official act as W . M ., for the performance of the duties of the Master ' s chair b y Bro . Abbott , while he held the

office of W . M ., reflected the greatest credit on him as a persevering and enterprising Freemason . He ( the W . M . ) and all the brethren wished Bro . Abbott health , wealth , and long life to wear the jewel . Bro . Abbott thanked the brethren and said that it was . 1 great pleasure to him to be of any service to the lodge . ° llis year of office had been one of unalloyed happiness ;

the work hatl gone on well , and he hoped that it woultl continue to do so in future . The VV . M ., before closing the lotlge , informed the brethren that during his year of office lie intended to observe strict punctuality , antl the Secretary woultl put upon the summonses the hi ur at which the different ceremonies woultl be performed . Tne officers must therefore be in their places , antl thc candidates

ready at the appointed time . It frequentl y happened that they were not , but came in late , and if the ceremony for which they attended was not performed , they were offended . The ceremony was therefore given , antl the conscquei c : was thai banquet ordered at six or half-past , was not paitaken of till half-past eight . It was then found to be s !' oi ! e '* ' ¦ - " t , le urelhrcns' tempers were ruffled ; ami all 1 ' is b ccausc " nc " * ' tvvo brethren would not be punctual , "c thon- ht iL luir * - tlwl 5 ° or Oo brethren should bv'dis .