Reviews.

Reviews .

"BELL ' S CATHEDRAL SERIES" is rapidly increasing as respects the number of these bandy and tasty volumes , the latest issue being " The Cathedral Church of Hereford , " by Mr . A . Hugh Fisher . The descriptian of the Fabric , and brief History of the Episcopal See are all that can be desired or looked for in such a publication ; the information , so interestingly written , being rigidly condensed , the result being a wonderful collection of facts concerning the different periods of its varied experience during the of

building of the massive pile , its misfortunes as to the collapse of portions the venerable building , and its unkind and unskilful treatment by foes and socalled friends during the Great Rebellion and subsequent Restoration , respectively . The particulars as to the important changes and necessary repairs during this century are appreciatively narrated , and it is but bare justice to state that Mr . Fisher has done his work most lovingly and admirably . The numerous illustrations are welcome additions to this beautifully got up brochure , and indeed , are special features of the artistic series .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The m onthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . James Henry Matthews , President of the Board , occupied the President's chair ; Bro . D . D . Mercer , Senior Vice-President , took the seat allotted to the holder of that office ; and Bro . C . J . R . Tijou was assigned the seat of Junior Vice-President , in the absence of Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President ; Bro . E . Letchworth , Grand Secretary ; Bro .

William Lake , Asst . Grand Sec . ; Bros . William Dodd , G . S . Recknell , and Henry Sadler , Grand Tyler ; represented the department of the Grand Secretary , and there were also present Bros . James Boulton , James Bunker , G . B . Chapman , W . Fisher , W . 11 . Caton , George Graveley , W . Kipps , Henry Garrod , S . H . Goldschmidt , Edward Terry , P . G . T . ; Thomas Jones , E . W . Nightingale , E . C . Mulvey , C . Pulman , Charles Henry Stone , George El linger , Walter Martin , Thos .

Minstrell , P . G . P . ; W . Wills , William Henry Hall , W . J . Light , W . D . Church , J . Prentice , H . Massey , A . Sandford , Harry Groome , G . Ransford , Henry A . Tobias , George Lichtenfeld , E . Parry , D . H . Chandler , Benjamin Stocker , j . C . Osterstock , ] . F . Higham , Samuel H . Parkhouse , A . Genninger , J . William Stevens , J . T . Kiniple , George R . Langley , J . H . Moggridge , and J . S . Eidman . The brethren first confirmed the gift of . £ 675 in sums between ^ 40 and , £ 25 ,

which at the last meeting were recommended to the Grand Master for his approval as grants to 20 cases . The new list contained the names of 31 petitioners , who were qualified through lodges in the London District , and at Portsmouth , Barbados , Maryport , Keighley , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Cirencester , Kingsbridge , Dartford , Swansea , Aldeburgh , Spanish Town , Stamford , Guildford , Hertford ,

Frome , and Hokitika . Of these , two petitions were deferred and one was dismissed . •The remainder were relieved with a total of . £ 715 . One petitioner was recommended to Grand Lodge for £ 5 ° ; three were recommended to the Grand Master for £ 40 each and 11 for £ 30 each ; nine cases received £ 20 each , three J £ IO each , and one , £ 5 .

Before the Board was closed , Bro . GARROD , for the information of the brethren who might not be aware of the fact , said that Bro . W . H . Lee , formerly in the Grand Secretary ' s office , who regularly used to attend the Board of Benevolence , died at Brighton on Sunday last .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Lodge of Honour and Generosity , No . 165 . The election meeting of this very old established and distinguished lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln's Inn Fields , on the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . Frank E . Rosher , W . M . ; A . P . Crabb , S . W . ; J . Howard Rosher , j . W .: J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Woonhoose , J . D . j Godfrey Sykes , I . G . j 11 . Times , P . M . ; J . R . Drake , P . M . ; Richard Eve , P . M ., P . G . T . ; Harry Bearman , H . W . Clarkson , A . Ellam , C . Olden , and R . H . Goddard , Tyler . The

visitors were Bros . G . Pitt-Lewis , Q . C , P . G . S . ; Alex . Bowie , M . D ., 2 ,- S . L . Webb , Fred Livingstone , F . Franklin Clive , Reginald Groome , 1929 ; Alired Love , Wilfred P . Schreiner , 859 ; G . Callingham , 1765 ; O . B . Cuvilge , 1 ; J . H . Milton , P . M . 2511 j J . K . Ford , 2032 ; F . H . Callingham , 1769 ; and R . T . VVest , 1744 . After the customary opening formalities , and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting , the W . M ., Bro . Frank E . Rosher , raised Bros . H . Clarkson and L . Noiman to the Third Degree , and afterwards passed Bro . J . W . Ellis to the Second

Degree , and later in the evening initiated Mr . Charles Olden , F . G . S . ( of Coolgardie ) . The W . M . ' s working of the ritual was carried out in a manner that stamped him as a Master of the art . Bro . A . P . Crabb , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . R . II . Goddard , again appointed Tyler . Bro . A . P . Crabb , in a few well chosen words , expressed his apprr c iation and gratitude to the members for the great honour they had conferred upon him in ( lectins him W . M ., and that he would do his utmost to carry out thc duties of his office

to their satisfaction . Bro . J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., stated it was a great pleasure to him to have been re-elected as Treasurer . On the motion of Bro . Richd . Eve , P . G . T ' ., the sum of 10 guineas was voted from the ledge funds for the Boys' Institution . The W . M . lead a letter from Bio . G . E . Wainwright , who was abroad , stating that he was reluctantly compelled to resign his ollice as Secretary . This was received with much regret , and it was unanimously resolved that a letter be written to him regretting his resignation , and thanking him for his great

lervices to the lodge , which would ever be remembered . It was prjposed that a sum be laken from the lodge funds for the purchase of a Past Master ' s jewel to ba presented to the W . M ,, Bro . Frank E . Rosher , as a small token in recognition of his eminent services and of his excellent working of the litual . This was seconded by Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., who remarked that a jewel could not be bestowed on anyone better , as the W . M . had done great things for the lodge . The W . M . appointed and invested Bro . II . 1 imes , P . M ., as Secretary .

A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and other business followed , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary loyal toasts were given by the VV . M . in very brief terms , and were duly honoured . The toast of "The Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " received the eulogium it deserved from the VV . M ., who also observed that they were proud to have Bro . Richard Eve , Past Grand Treasurer , as a member , and there was no one more respected in the Craft .

'The loast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . 1 reasurer , un rising to respond . Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ' ., : aid that he had cften responded to the toast on previous occasions in thc lodge , but he had always had a Grand OHicer to stand up with him , but that evening he was alone . He mentioned the names of many Grand Oliicers who had been connected with the Lodge of Honour and Generosity , and observed that all thc Grand Oflicers were desirous of upholding the great prestige of thc Grand Lod ( . ; e ol England .

Bro . J . R . Drake , P . M ., submitted the toast of " ihe W . M ., Bro . Frank h . Rosher , " and said that Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., in supporting the motion to purchase a jewel for the W . M ., was roused to enthusiasm when he spoke of the W . M . as

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one of the hardest and best workers the lodge had ever had , and no one more fully deserved the token , and he ( Bro . Drake ) felt certain that all the members endorsed everything that Bro . Eve had said . Some of the Past Masters must have looked with admiration on the efficient way the W . M . had carried out his onerous duties , and they all admitted that it would have been impossible to have found a better W . M . Bro . Frank E . Rosher , W . M ., on rising to respond , was received with much warmth . He said that if he could reply in adequate terms he would be more than human . Bro .

Drake proposed the tcast in such glowing terms , which he felt he did not deserve , but if he had given them satisfaction , he was more than satisfied . That was a proud evening for him to have done the three Degrees , and he had to thank the S . W . who had been his very able Preceptor . That was the last occasion he would preside at the banqueting table , and as he promised them when he was installed that he would during his term of office provide a good musical entertainment , he hoped they considered he had carried out his promise and that they were satisfied with him as far as the musical entertainment was concerned .

In giving "The Past Masters , " the W . M . stated that they were always received in the lodge with enthusiasm and very shortly he wou'd be proud to join their ranks . Their great abilities and what they had done for the lodge were so well known that it was needless for him to dwell upon them , and he would content himself by associating with the toast the name of Bro . J . R . Drake , P . M .

Bro . J . R . Drake , P . M ., said that he was somewhat surprised that the W . M . had singled him out to acknowledge the toast of "The Past Masters , " who were , he might say , an important body . They had with them that night as a visitor Bro . G . Pitt-Lewis , Q . C , one of the oldest Past Masters of the lodge and he was a link with the past , or in other words one of those connected with the old Western Circuit , and he was glad that he had honoured them with his presence .

In proposing "The Visitors" the W . M . stated that they had received letters regrettine their inability to attend from Bros . E . Terry , P . G . T . ; Sir Joseph Dimsdale , P . G . T . ; Fred . West , P . G . D . ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; Pryce Jones , M . P ., J . Stephens , H . Pritchard , H . Holt , Rocke , Dighton , and Angus . He read out a list of those who had honoured the lodge with their pressnee and said he hoped they would come again , and he joined with the toast the names of Bros . G . Pitt LewisQ . Cand J . H . Ford .

, , Bro . Pitt Lewis , Q . C , responded . He confessed that that night was one of surprises and he was called the missing link . He was agreeably surprised with the excellence of the work , which was much better than when he was a member of the lodge , and the excellent banquet was also an agreeab ' . e surprise . He had enjoyed himself very much , so he thought had all the guests . The entertainment was grand and their hospitality lavish . He felt quite at home and if given the opportunity he would gladly come

again . Bro . J . H . Ford also acknowledged the toast in happy terms . At the request of the VV . M ., Bro . J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., gave the toast of "The Initiate . " Bro . Charles Olden responded , and said that he was unable to adequately

acknowledge the toast . If he lived to be very old he should never forget the ceremony of that evening , and it would be with him until he parted with this world . He was gratified to have been initiated in the mother country , and he would do all he could in his power to add to the prestige of the lodge if possible , and the Craft in general , and he thanked them from his heart for the kind and hearty manner they had received the toast of the initiate .

In presenting the toast of " The Officers , " the VV . M . stated that he was deeply indebted to them for their great assistance during his term of office , and if they were not always able to be present , he had had excellent substitutes . They had seen how they did their work that night , and he thought all would agree that he could not have had a better staff , and he joined with the toast the names of Bros . A . P . Crabb , S . W ., W . M . elect , and J . Howard Rosher , J . W ., who both responded in very appropriate terms .

The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very enjoyable and instructive meeting . The usual entertainment , which was provided by the VV . M ., under the able direction ot Bro . Reginald Groome , from the commencement to the finish , was one unbroken success , for which the following well-known artistes were responsible : Miss Ethel Bevans , Miss Nellie Groome , Bro . Franklin Clive , Mr . Frederick Upton , and Bro . Reginald Groome .

Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . IL PRITCHARD , P . M . 263 . At a meeting of the above lodge , held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., a presentation was made to Bro . Henry Pritchard , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . Middx ., in appreciation of his great services to the lodge during the 10 years he has acted as its Secretary . The testimonial took the form of a handsome silver bowl , subscribed for by all the members of the lodge .

The W . M ., Bro . C . A . Rhodes , in makinu the presentation at the conclusion of the banquet , referred to the valuable services of Bro . Pritchard and to the high esteem in which he is held by all the brethren , and in asking Bro . Pritchard ' s acceptance of the gift expressed the hope that it might constantly remind him of 10 very pleasant years ot Alasonic work . Bro . Pritchard ( to whom the testimonial came as a complete surprise ) said that he was entirely unable to adequately express his appreciation of the kindly feeling which had dictated the gilt , and that his duties as Secretaiy had always been much lightened by the cordial assistance and support he had received from the brethren .

"The Health of Bro . Pritchard" was then drunk with great enthusiasm , and a most pleasing little episode terminated .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . The last regular meeting of the season was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , the attendance including Bros . E . J . Uirrison , W . M . ; H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Herts , as S . VV . ; C . Horst , J . W . ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; IC . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; F . White , | . D . ; G . E . Walker , I . G . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . HertsD . C ; E . J . BuryOrg . ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; R . Loomes ,

, , P . M . ; D . C . Ritchie , P . M . ; A . Cox , P . M . ; VV . F . Roberts , W . E . Peckover , A . Henning , VV . Pannell , VV . Taylor , G . A . Hopkins , L . Danielsson , VV . Goring , E . H . Yexley , 1 \ Burrell , J . Johnson , D . C Attwater , J . H . Thurman , J . R . VVhite , T . Spotsworn ] , and E . A . Beer . Visitors : Bros . C . H . Collet ' , 152 G ; VV . Hancock , P . M . 2191 ; J . VV . Clarke , P . M . 1512 , Prov . G . P . Middx . ; C . C . Renaud , | . W . 227 S ; H . R . Bower , J . D . 227 S ; and F . H . Johnson , 227 S . of

After the minutes had been read , Bro . VV . E . Peckover was raised to the Degree M . M ., and Bro . E . A . Beer was balloted for as a re-joining member , and unanimously elected . This terminated the business of the meeting , and the lodge was closed . After partaking of supper , the toast list was gone through , the VV . M . being complimented upon thc admirable manner in which he had performed his duties in the lodee .

Bros . F . IT . Johnson , Attwater , Roberts , Goring , and Bower rendered some excellent songs , and were ably accompanied by Bro . E . IT . Bury . The Tyler ' s toast and " Auli Lang Syne" cbsed thj proceedings .

Galen Lodge , No . 2394 . A very successful installation meeting was held in connection with this lodge at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , thc nth instant , when Bro . P . " - Maitiand was installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The members present included Bros . M . Carttighe , VV . M . ; P . C . Maitiand , P . M ., W . M . elect ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Bascomle , I AV . ; C . Butler , P . M ., S . D . ; II . W . Roach , P . M- ' Stwd

| . Hodgkin , P . M . ; VV . J . Rogerson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; II . Paul , P . M ., P . G . . ; J . VV . II . Littleboy , J . D . ; A . VV . Gcrrard , P . M . ; E . J . Eastes , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Lennox Browne , P . D . G . D . C ; II . Sadler , G . Tyler ; J . J . Mott ' iSS ; S . I * . Watson , P . M . 194 ; J . Holding ; T . G . Doughty , VV . M . 12 S 7 ; C . I'lup }' I ' . M 194 ; E . V . Howes , S . D . 2200 ; G . N . Watts , P . M . 194 ; A . P . Luff , I ••" ' 410 ; ) . P . Parkes , P . M . 1538 ; VV . Floyer , J . D . 246 ; VV . Thomas , W . M . 353 .- " VV . J . Walsham , W . M . 254 - * ; Alderman Felix Strong , J . P ., S . VV . 1535 ; VV . W . Lee > 1 P . M .: and others .