Contents.

CONTENTS .

REPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry .,.,. 153 Instruction 155 Royal Arch I < S Knights Templar 155 Ancient and Accepted Rite , 155 Consecration ofthe Gordon Lodge , No . 173 G i £ S Grand Treasurers s $$

Consecration of the Wanderers'Chapter , No . 1604 156 Freemasonry in India 15- ? Freemaronry in Canad-e 157 Masonic and General Tidings 15 ^ Masonic Notes and Queries ISQ Reviews 159 public Amusements 159 Notes on Art , & c 159 The Grand Loilr-e of Enr-lantl and the Grand Orient of France 160

Our Great Charitable Institutions 160 The Situation in France 161 Very Proper 161 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Engli h Masons ami the Grand Odent of France ifii The Grand Orient of France 163 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls 162 P . M . Jewels nnd the Charities 16 a Progress of the Craft 162 A New Hall , , 1 G 3

Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 162 St . Alban and Freemasonry 162 Henry Mu ^ geridg-- Testimonial 163 Grand Lodges in England and Hro . Hyneman 163 Royal Masonic ln > ti ulion for Boys 163 Tho Late Duke of Leinster 16 4 Lodge of Benevnlence 16 4 Freemasonry in New Zealand 16 4 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 165 Advertisements i , ii , iii , iv , v , vi , vii , 166

REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion ia current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , oa Wednesdays .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Pajsonrg .

CAPPER LODGE —( No . 1076 ) . —To those who kncnv tbe position of the above lodge , situated as it is in the midst of large manufactures and docks , where a constant siream of new comers from every port in England and we may surely say from every part of the world , are continually congregating , sojourning for a time around it , then departing , in too many instances never again to

return , it may not appear extraordinary that it should have at the present time some 240 members upon its books , representing the total strength of the lodge , but as many of them are at the present time scattered over the face of land and water , we perhaps may by means of this report be the means of showing them how their mother is getting on , and we have the greater pleasure in so doing , becmse

at the present time , under the skilful and c ui tei us leadt rship of Bro . John White , theesteenied W . M . ; her prospects were never more calculated to inspire confidence and satisfaction than at the present moment . To this happy icsult , we are informed , the stiict and firm rule of Bro . Dorton , the I . P . M ., has in no mean measure enn'ribcttd . But whatever the means , and whoever the author , our . visit to the Udy-e m \

the occasion of its usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., gave ample evidence of a vatt change , noth in the numbers attending and lhe applications for admission , some forly of the mo . st prominent members alone being present , and not a single initiate . In fact the only work betore the lodge , after the minutes of the past meeting had been confirmed , vvas the raising of Bro . Hilliard , the host ,

and late captain of thc telegraph ship "Dacia , " tothe Sublime Degree . Thc business part took a form that is sure to be appreciated by Masons viz ., the raising of the initiation fee from seven to ten guintas , which step comes into force in September next , and notice of motion was given by Bro . Nevin that the joining fee be raised at the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren

sat down to an elegantly served cold collation , and afterwards re-assembled round the social board in the lodge room . Besides the W . M . the following officers and visitors were present : —Bros . J . Doiton , I . P . M . ; II . B . Halliday , P . M . ; W . Steele , P . M ., and P . M . of the Hf nley Lodge ; J . Henderson , P . M ., and of other lodges ; F . Brian , S . W . ; P . McCarthy , J . W . ; Jas . Mitchell , Secretary ; H . Taplay ,

S . D . ; J . T . K . Job , J . D . ; Mat Shervvir , Organist ; W . Dorton , I . G . ; W . Nevin , W . S . * , B . Norman , Tyler ; W . F . Day , 8 9 8 ; P . Davis , 333 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , that of "The Queen and the Craft " and " II , R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of E , " being followed severally by a verse t . f the "National Anthem " and " God bless the

Prince of Wales , " Bro . Dorton rose tn propose " The Health of the W . M , " taying it was one that was always received at that lodge with enthusiam . It vvas not forhim to comment upon the qua'itics of their W . M . ; but he felt sure they must acknowledge that he tried to do all that he possibly could to carry out thc true principles of Masonry , while he was indefatigable in his exertions for the welfare

of the lodge , and to make the brethren comfortable and harmonious together . ( Cheers ) . Bro . White briefly responded , and thanked them and Bro . Dorton fcr their reception of the toast . He knew that what Bro . Dorton said came from his kind heart , and he appreciated it deeply . Nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge a home for true Masonry and brotherly love for all . ( Applause ) .

" The Visitors" was warmly welcomed . Bro . Jolly in response spoke ofthe great necessity of visitors not saying too much , but could not help thanking them for the splendid exhibition of order , regularity , antl excellent working shown that night by both W . M . and officers , in carrying out the business of the lodge , and as well for their cordial hospitality . Bro . Davis ( who was at the battle of the Alma , colour sergeant of the Grenadier Guards , and

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carried the flag when the young and gallant Sir John Burgoyne had been taken to the rear badly wounded ) as well returned thanks . In proposing the toast of the Past Master the W . M . said words failed to express how much he individually was indebted to thc Past Masters , for their generous assistance to him , not only during the time he occupif d it , but before he took the chair , and every member

of the lodge felt as as he did , that they could not do less than he now asked them to do , thank them for drinking their healths . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Dorton in reply could assure them of the pleasure it afforded him to render that assistance to the W . M . in carrying out the duties of the lodge that he had always received from his predecessors . It vvas his most earnest desire to promote

Masonry by every means in his power , and during the time he had the honour to be W . M . of that lodge , he had , he trusted , shown that that vvas the . desire of his heart and that he had faithfully carried out the duties entrusted to him in that important position , and now as Past Master that desire was as fresh and earnest within him as at any time of his life . ( Cheers . ) Bros . Holliday , Steele , and

Henderson briefly replied , fhe W . M . then gave the toast of "The Officers . " For himself he felt a deep debt oi gratitude to them , from the highest to the lowest . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Brien said in reply that he , and his brother officer felt unmixed satisf iction to hear that their efforts met with the approbation of the lodge and their visitors . Bro . Jolly had said " that if the officers worked well the Master felt that

he must do so" but he thought Bro . Jolly should have reversed it , and then then they would see that with the excellent example befjre them of their W . M ., it was impossible for his officers to do less than they did . However hefelt sure that the o'duers of the Capper Lodge would always do their duty . ( Cheers . ) The Tyler's toast then finished a most enjoyable gathering , which was

enlivened by some good harmony from the brethren , ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this lodge took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , on the irjth , instant , when there were present Bros . Dalwood , W ! M . ; Dodson , S . W . ; Turner , J . W . ; Wellsman , I . P . M . ; Tisley , Secretary ; Woodbridge , S . D . ; Manners , I . D . ; Low , I . G . ; Bull , D . C ; Clemow , W . S . ;

and Past Masters Maxwell and Dwarbcr . The visitors were Bros . Kimber , i-. G . D . C . Middlesex ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex ( Freemason ) ; T . II . Fowler , 19 ; Clemow , Confidence ; Schow , 333 , Canada . Thc minutes of the previous met ting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken 0 . 1 behalf of Bro . A . Dickenson , Constitional , for joining , and Mr . Jenkins for initiation , and

having been declared unanimous , the W . M . inducted the latter to the degree of E . A ., the ceremony being most ably performed . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , and a vote of thanks passed to Bro . Clemow lot- his handsome and useful present to the lodge of a handsome cigar box , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .

The customary preliminary toasts having been duly proposed and honoured , the I . P . M . proposed " The Health ot the W . M ., " in the course of which toast he said that no one better understood the duties of that position than did Bro . Dalwood . The advantage of having an old P . M . in the chair of a new lodge could not be over estimated , because he would naturally be willing , able , anxious , and ready

to cope with any emergency . Their W . M . would prove no exception to that rule , and he hoped his year of office would be attended with every prosperity . The W . M ., in reply , stated that he felt deeply gratified with the manner in which bis health had been proposed and drank . He should endeavour to do the best that he could for thc lodge , and to follow the good example that had been set him by

his two predecessors in office . It was impossible for every brother to be a good working Mason , because some were born to shine ; but , nevertheless , he believed that application and zeal could create wonders , and he therefore conjured those young members who were " working up" to lose no time in perfecting themselves in the ritual . In conclusion , he stated that Number 1589 was not

a mixed assemblage like the majority of Masonic lodges , because the members were all either resident in or connected with the parish . He looked forward to a very happy year , and hoped that during his term of office that one of the glorious principles of the Order—charity— would not be forgotten . " The Initiates " followed , and having been warmly receiverl , and the song peculiar to the degiee

sung by the Secretary , Bro . Jenkins briefly responded , by thanking the members for having given him an opportunity of joining their anci' * nt Craft , a privilege which he hail had for some time past a great desire to avail himself . He had been deeply impressed with the whole ceremony , and he should endeavour always to act up to the principles as set forth in the degree which he had that evening had

the honour of receiving , and , in conclusion , he said that the members might always depend upon his attending their meetings . " The Visitors " came next in order , which toast was acknowledged in fitting terms by all , Bro . Fowler's reply being particularly good . In proposing "The Health ot the Past Masters , " the W . M . touched at length on the individual merits of Bros . Wellsman ,

Maxwell , and Dwarbcr , and said that those worthy brethren were a trio that any lodge might be proud of . This toast was received with excellent "fire , " and the brethren thus honoured briefly acknowledged the honour conferred upon them . " The Treasurer and Secretary" followed , and gave Bro . Tisley an opportunity of touching upon several matters connected with the lodge , and of indulging in

some witticisms which were highly relished by his auditory . " The Officers" having been proposed , was , in his response , done full justice to by the J . W ., upon behalf of himself and colleagues . The proceedings at intervals were enlivened by lhe instrumental , dramatic , and vocal contributions ot Bros , Kimber , Walls , Wellsman , Clemow , Bramber , and others . The next meeting of the lodge will be held on the third Friday in October next .

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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above famous old lodge , the mother of all the lo Iges in the district , took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonie Hall , William-street , and although but little work was done , yet so well was it done , that Bro . Phillips must ever remember with pleasure his being

passed to the Second Degree , not only for its significance to him as a Mason , but for the impressive and effective working of both the W . M . and the officers who assisted at that important ceremony . Bro , H . Harding , Organist of No . 1336 , was then unanimously elected a hon . member of the lodge , as some recognition of his valuable services to the lodge as Organist , and then the lodge was

closed in due form . Among thevisitors were Bros . G . Spinks , W . M . 1536 ; T . Smith , P . M . 829 , 91-j , and P . P . G . P . Kent ; H . Harding , Organist 1536 ; G . Beaver , D . C . 700 ; R . Beaver , 700 ; W . Sallenger , 913 ; W . Rees , 913 , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . Beside the W . M . the following officers of the lodge were present : —W . P . Appleby , P . M . ; G . Davies , P . M . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and

Treasurer T . Hutton J . W . ; N . Brown , S . D . ; G . H . Masters , J . D . ; H . Syer , Secretary ; T . Ho-= good , I . G . ; T . E . Hassell . W . S ., and B . Norman ; Bro . Spinks acted as S . W . in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Moore , Tyler . The usual loyal and Masonie toasts having been honoured , Bro . Appleby rose to propose " The Health ofthe W . M ., " and in the course of an eloquent address bore testimony to thc

many excellences that had always endeared that brother to the lodge . He said it vvas almost impossible for him to be present at the lodge so much as he should like . He had been a member of the lodge for 17 years , and in it hc had received the benefits of initiation . He regretted much that among the many Masters who had parsed the chair of that lodge so few attended its meetings . For

himself , he could safely say that for many years after he had done so he always attended , and he regretted in looking through the attendance book that so few of the Past Masters visited the lodge and assisted the W . M . in carrying out the arduous duties appertaining to that position . ( Hear , hear . ) It seemed to him that as soon as they had gained the highest office that the brethren could

give them , and received the usual honour of the chair , they said , " Oh , we have gone through the chair , and that is all we care about . " He hoped it was not so , but it evidently was the fact that with the exception of Bros . Henderson and G . Davies , to whom great credit was due for their constant attendance and good work , there was hardly a Past Master who attended the lodge .

( Hear , hear . ) He asked then , how could a W . M . carry on the duties without the assistance of a P . M . ? but Bro . Reed had done so on one occasion , and he therefore asked them to make up for the absence of the Past Masters by giving him all the assistance and support in their power . He asked them to do honour to the toast . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Reed , in reply , said he fully endorsed every word that

Bro . Appleby had said in respect to the great want he had felt in the absence of the Past Masters of the lodge . The Master of a lodge , however well he might be up in the ritual and working of it , felt doubly sure if he had the moral support of a Past Master by his side . It gave him great p ' easure to see Bro . Appleby present , and he knew how difficult it was for him to be present . ( Cheers . ) So

far as he himself was concerned , he had now passed the meridian of his year of office , but hoped before thc end of it to show them that he had carried out , as he had told them he should at its commencement , the duties of it to the best of his abilities , and leave the position in as good and exalted a state as he found it for his ' successor . ( Applause . ) He then alluded to the duties of the VV . M .

outside the lodge , and trusted to have their continued support to the end . ( Applause . * Bro . Smith responded to a flattering reception of " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Spinks , G . Beaver , Reece , and C . Jally as well added a few remarks . " The Past Masters " followed , and Bros . Henderson and Appleby responded . Bro . Hutton replied lor " The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting

to a conclusion . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athemtum . Bro . J . Jowett , I . P . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., there being a good attendance of brethren antl visitors . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and

the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . There being no special business before the lodge , thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture on the E . A . Degree were worked , the two former by the W . M . and Bro . J . J . Crosskell , S . D . ; and the latter by the W . M . and Bro . Cardwell , S . W . The working was done in a very efficient manner . At its conclusion a cordial vctc of thanks

was passed to the W . M . and the S . W . aud J . D ., on the motion of Bro . W . Hall , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Taylor , I . P . M ., and supported by Bro . Whimpray , P . M ., the latter expressing his hearty concurrence in the action of the W . M . iu working the sections connected with the various degrees when there was no other business of importance before the lodge , and which could not fail to be of great

interest to the members . The usual proclamations were then made , and the lodge closed in due form . DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The anniversary meeting of this lodge and the installation of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower Street , the ceremony being performed by the retiring

Master , Bro . J . Brown . 1 he lodge was opened at five o ' clock , and the following were present : —Bros . Brown , W . M . ; Bennett , I . P . M . ; Wright , P . M ., P . P . ) . G . W . ; Jno . Smith , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; T . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Trea-i . ; Worsnop , P . M . ; Gee . P . M . ; T . Merry , S . W . and W . M ., elect ; W . Cooper , J . W . ; W . Whittaker , Sec . ; A . Frazer , S . D . ; G . Cay , J . D . ; W . W . Vincent , D . C . ; Jas . King and Jos . Bland , Stewards ; Day , Webb ,