Correspondence.

English Masons who retain their allegiance to the Constitution . | ust prior to the illegal dealing with the charter of the Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 656 ( E . G . ) , a notice of motion was given to consider the distribution of the lodge funds , as several members wished to leave it and join the new Constitution , and

on the evening the motion was to be considered , the motion vvas withdrawn , as the members—even he who proposed it , I believe—were convinced of the illegality of such a proceeding . Trusting that something will be done by the Grand Lodge of England to settle these disputes speedily , —Yours trul y ,

G . ROBINSON , No . 656 ( E . C . ) Sydney , November 24 .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

9 28 ] ANOTHER FREEMASONS' POCKET COMPANION .

Recently I have obtained for my library ( through Bro . Hughan ) another of these " Companions , " which I do not remember to have seen chronicled previously , It is entitled "The Free Masons Pocket Companion , . . . Glasgow ; Printed by Robert and Thomas Duncan , and sold at their Shop , Pope ' s- Head Salt- Market ,

M , DCC , LXXI . " It appears to be a reprint , or another edition ( or vice versa ) ot the Pocket Companion issued the same year at Glasgow also , which was " Printed for Peter Tait , James Brown , and John Tait , Booksellers , M , DCC , LXXI . " I am inclined to believe they are precisely the same book , with different

titlepages , but have not a copy of the latter . My notes made during an examination of the copy in the British Museum ( 4784 a ) indicate that the list of English lodges in Tait ' s Pocket Companion commenced at page 196 , which agrees with that in the work now noted as printed by Duncan . I am confirmed in this opinion ,

because both have the sime curious typographical error , viz ., the Lodge No . 61— " Rose in Cheapside " —( appearing in its proper position between Nos . 60 and 62 ) . is printed in both editions 91 . The list is numbered consecutively to 141 , which , however , vvas really

No . 156 , of 17 th March . 1737 , so that its value as a list in 1771 w . i-i practically useless . 1 shall be glad to hear at a-iy time of any printed or engraved lists or pocket companions , & c , not enumerated in my " Hand y Book . " . JNO . LANE .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Grand Master ' s Lodge ( No . 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Alonday evening last , when Bro . Homewood Crawford , P . G . S ., the City Solicitor , was installed as the Worshipful Master for the en = uing year , in the presence of one of the largest assemblages nf Grand

Officers gathered together tor some t . mc paat . The ceremony waa performed in an admirable manner by the retiring Master , Bro . K . Gordon Brown , P . G . S ., in the presence of 100 brethren , including live Past Grand Wardens , four of whom were ex-Lord Mayors , Sir Henry Isaacs , P . G . vV ., the late Lord Mayor , being precluded iruin attending by indisposition . The vV . M . appointed and invested the

following brethren as his ollieers tor tne ensuing year : Bros . J . C . Uuusdale , Grand Steward , S . W . ; diaries Belton , P . Dep . G . D . C , J . VV . ; Dr Ral ph Gooding , P . G D ., Treasurer ; Bracishaiv tirown , P . G . S ., Sec . etary ; Major-General Gadsden P . D . G . vV . Madras , .-s . U . ; T . P . Giilfin , P . M ., J . D . ; Kichard Eve , 1 . G . Treas ., D . C ; J . 'seph xock , P . M ., I . G . j and Kiciard Creed and E . VV .

btiliwell , P . M ., Stwds . Among tlie orethren present were Bros . Sir Francis Truscott , P . G . W . ; sir J . Wnktaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., P . U . vV . ; Sir K . N . Fowler , Bart , M . P ., P . G . vV . ; Sir John Monckton , P . G . W . ; sir Reginald Hanson , Bart , P . G . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Clap . ; Kichard Eve , P . G . l ' reas . ; 1 nomas frenn , Pres . Bd . wen . Purps . ; Sir

George Harris , S . G . D . ; K . Loveknd Loveland , S . G . D . ; Sir Somers Vine , J . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Eon , ' , P . G . D ; Frank Kichardson , P . G . O . ; G . Prior Guldney , P . G . D . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Dr . Kalph Gooding , P . G . D . ; E A . riaylis , P . Uep . G . D . C ; J . H . Matthews , P . Dep . G . D . C ; Charles Belton , P . Dep . G . D . C ; Col . A . B . Cook , P . Asst . G . D . C ; Geo . Burt

( ex-sheriff ) , f . Asst . G . D . C ; Charles Martin , P . Asst . G . D . C ; J . J . Collins , P . G . S . B . ; Major George Lambert , P . G . S . ii . ; J . C . Dimsdale , G . Stwd . ; Rev . Lord V . tto .-Sejm ur , P . Prov . G . Chap . surrey . T . Mailings Miller , Vio .-Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; VV . E . Chapman , VV . M . 2190 , T . de Biui . n w Holmes , VV . M . 1319 ; Keid Taylor , P G . S . ; Arth r bah , P . u . S . ; VV . Crawtord , P . M . 127 ; K . u Halse ; Fred Pinches , P . G . S . ; Dr . Robson Koose , 2127 ;

D . L . Scott , D . iJ ., 16 3 s , Major Neweome , 1971 ; J . Badyer Clark , W . M . elect 222 S ; T . A . Fitzer , 1216 ; VV . Hay s , P . G . S . ; and E . Stamton , P . G . S . 1 lie music was directed by Bro . Henry Parker , P . P . G . O . Middx ., tne Honorary Organist to tne lodge , who presided at tne piano , ihe aitistes were Miss Annie Lea , Mi .-s Marie Schumann , and Bros , shades Chilley and Arthur Oswald .

St . AlbanS Lodge ( No . 29 ) . —This ancient lodge held its installation meeting at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , on Monday , the 12 th instant , when there was a jjood attendance of members and visitors . The members included Bros . F . Burgess , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; H . Langridge , P . G . Stwd ., S . VV . ; P . Waterlow , J . VV . ; Edward

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Terry , P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; S . VV . Mutt , P . G . Stwd ., P . M ., Sec ; G . A . Pickering , S . D . : Nelson Reed , P . M .. J . D . ; De L . Cohen , I . G . ; J . VV . Green . " . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Col . James Peters , P . G . S . B . ; C . F . Hogaid , P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Percy Monckton , 1 S 27 ; Ambrose Austin , 1359 ; Geo . Langridge , P . P . G Reg . Kent ; I . Fernandez , W . M . elect 2127 ; H . T . Madge ,

P . M . 19 S 7 ; J . C . Dint , 17 G ; Col . H . Weatherly , 71 ; J . Kershaw , 212 S ; and VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed Bro . H . Langridge was presented as VV . M . elect , and duly installed hy Bro . F . Burgess , the retiring Master . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . P . Waterlow , S . W . ; G . A . Pickering , J . W . ; Edward

Terry , P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; S . VV . Nutt , P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; Nelson Reed , P . M ., S . D . ; De L . Cohen , J . D . ; and Emden , I . G . Bro . F . Burgess , I . P . M ., completed a very effective rendering of the installation ceremony by delivering the usual addresses . Routine business having been transacted , the lodge vvas closed , and an excellent banquet was afterwards enjoyed .

The usual toasts were subsequently heartily proposed and received , the speeches being- interspersed with musical selections by Miss Ada Patterson , Miss Amy Martin , and Mr . George Adams . Bro . Col . Peters , P . G . S . B ., returned thanks for " The Grand Officers , " and said they one and all did their best to further the interests of Masonry . The purple which he and

his worthy Bro . Hogard wore vvas conferred for services rendered in connection with the Craft , and it would be a great pie isure to find that a member of that lodge was selected for a similar honour . He vvas sorry not to have arrived in time to see the VV . M . installed into the chair he so worthily filled . Every time he visited the lodge there seemed greater unanimity among the members , and the

banquet that evening had been , if possible , better than ever . Bro . F . Burgess , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M ., said he approached the next toast with a considerable amount of trepidation . As they were aware , he was suffering from hoarseness , and it was difficult to proceed , so that he hoped they would exercise their forbearance . It had been with the greatest

difficulty that he had been able to get through the work , and they would no doubt excuse him from making a long speech . The toast he wished to propose was " The Health , Happiness , and Long Life of the esteemed VV . M . " It needed no eulogy From him , for Bro . Langridge was well known and endeared to every member for his kindness of heart , generosity , and open heartedness . The vV . VI . had

provided them with a charming musical entertainment , and therefore he ( the I . P . M . ) could not do better than abbreviate his speech , and afford the artistes an opportunity of displaying their talents . Bro . H . Langridge , P . G . Stwd ., VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the cordiality with which the toast had been received , and said that when a brother vvas called

upon to be VV . M . of so well known , so old , and so exalted a lodge—for every year they added one to the number of officers of Grand Lodge , and therefore it was an exalted lodge—he could not but feel that he had a great deal to do , and that he should be pleasant and agreeable to all . and show himself to be a Mason and a man . That he might do so was his hope , and at a later date they would be better

able to express an opinion than on the present occasion . He thanked them for anticipating what he trusted to prove himsef to be . The Worshipful Master next gave" The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " and said he ought to have given a special toast for the I . P . M . as Installing Master , for when one went to the enormous pains and trouble the I . P . M . had done he

deserved a special recognition , but Bro . Burgess , with the humility always associated with intelligence and kindness , had said he did not want more speechmaking than he could help . It was absolutely necessary in giving the toast of the Past Masters to specially couple the name of Bro . Burgess , who had well earned from everv member the utmost praise . He could not but give the I . P . M . his personal expre _ . sion of

opinion that he had done all he could to advance the lodge in its working , and had at all times sacrificed his personal comfort for its welfare . Bro . F . Burgess , P . G . Stwd .. I . P . M ., in reply , said he had hut few words in which to express his gratitude for the kindly remarks m ide , although he vvas afraid he vvas

not worthy of them . He had endeavoured during his year to fulfil his task to the best of his ability , and he trusted he had partially succeeded in doing it to their satisfaction , lt had lieen a labour of love , and he only wished a greater portion of work had fallen to his lot . He had to return them the thanks of the P . M . ' s for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received .

Bro . ] . Fernandez , VV . M . elect Drury Lane Lodge , replying for 'The Visitors , " said he thought it best to copy the W . M ., and at once rise on the spur of gratitude to return thanks . On behalf of the visitors he thanked the brethren for the compliment paid them and for the warmth and cordiality of their fraternal greetings . He echoed the thoughts of all in saying they felt delighted and gratified to

be present , and so delighted were they that they would carry away such pleasant recollections of the admirable working of the lodge . He thanked the I . P . M ., to whom he owed his presence that evening , and must say that he vvas prepared to see some excellent working on Bro . Burgess ' s part , for he knew how well he performed everything he undertook , but his expectations were surpassed . The

l . P . M . ' s work was admirable , and vvas a lesson for him ( Bro . Fernandez ) to try and do as well . Recollection and anticipation filled up the whole of their being , and one of the more pleasant among his Masonic recollections would be the pleasant time he had spent in the St . Albans Lodge , and one of his e 'ger anticipations would be of the time when he should again be their guest .

Bro . P . Waterlow , S . VV ., speaking , on behalf of "The Officer-, " said they would do all in their power to make the W . M . ' s year as brilliant as possible . The splendid working which the I . P . M . had set them must be an incentive to all to endeavour to do that portion which fell to their lot as well as their power could attain to . He believed that every brother who entered Masonry should have an ambition in

front of him , and if that ambition—as Colonel Peters had remarked—should be to become a member of the purple , he should endeavour to do all he could in whatever branch of Masonry to attain such qualifications as might induce those at the head of Grand Lodge to appoint him . The Tyler ' s toast then closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .

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Old Concord Lodge ( No . 172 . )—The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Robert Steele , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was most ably installed by Bro . Carl Fleck , the outgoing Master . The VV . M . then invested in faultless stvle the following officers : Bros . Fleck , [ . P . M . ; Evans , S . VV . ; Sykes , J . VV . ; Hancock , Teas . ; King , P . M .,

Sec ; Hunt . S . D . ; Street , J . D . ; Jordan l . G . ; Stedman , P . M ., Og . ; Barrett , Stwd . ; and Couchman , Tyler . Other lodge business being ended , the brethren adjourned to Holborn Restaurant , where 117 partook of an excellent banquet . In proposing " The Queen , " the VV . M ., Bro . Steele , said that that toast was always enthusiastically received by

Englishmen , particularly Masons . They all hoped that her Majesty would long be preserved to rule over them . In proposing " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the VV . M . said that the Craft was very fortunate in having such an able ruler , one who vvas always ready to do such splendid work for the cause . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The D . G . M .,

the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " He referred in feeling- terms to the death of the Earl of Carnarvon last year . He said the Grand Officers ably did their duty . He was sorry he had been disappointed , and had no Grand Officer present to respond . Hro . Fleck , I . P . M ., in propos ' mg "The W . M ., Bro .

Steele , said that the lodge had done very well in electing so able a brother to fill the chair . He had watched his very careful and earnest work as an officer , and vvas sure he would do the work as well as any of the able Masons who had before occupied the chair . Bro . Steele , VV . M ., said he was most delighted to be able to fill that position . It vvas a proud day for him . He

should do his very best to deserve the confidence placed in him , and be a credit to the lodge . In proposing " The Visitors , " the VV . M . said that they were very pleased at all times to have visitors present , and were particularly honoured by the 40 present that evening . The visitors were always welcomed , and he trusted they were satisfied with what they saw .

Bro . F . Hilton , P . M . Peckham Lodge , in response , said that it was not the first time he had been a visitor , and he trusted that it would not be the last . He met there many who were well known to him commercially as well as Masonically . He never failed to enj y himself when he came there . Ihey had seen excellent working that evening , and were proud of the same . He always had an excellent banquet

when he attended there , for the hospitality of the lodge vvas very well known . In addition , the lodge had a speciality in always providing an excellent program ne of music at each meeting . He hoped the lodge would still flourish as it had done in the past . Bros . Pilditch and Butt also responded . In proposing "The I . P . M ., " Bro . Steele . W . M ., said that

they had had a most able Master in Bro . C . Fleck , and one of whom they were proud . He had great pleasure in pining on his coat the jewel of I . P . M ., which had been presented to him by the lodge . He hoped he might very long wear it . Bro . C . Fleck responded , thankmg the brethren for their confidencein him . He vvas glad to see the very substantia !

balance at the bankers had been increased during the past year . Bro . King , P . M ., Sec , responded to the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Dottridge , P . M ., responded for "The Past Masters . " Bros . Evans , S . W . ; Sykes , J . W . ; Street , l . D . ; and Bros . Evans , S . W . ; Sykes , J . W . ; Street , J . D . ; and

Barrett , Stwd ., responded for " The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast closed a meeting that was in every respect a success . A capital programme of music , under the direction of Bro . Stedman , P . M ., Sec , vvas performed by Miss Edith Winn , Mas'er Warwick Major , and Bros . Chilley , Egbert

Ro erts , Victor Buzian , and Mr . Peskett . The following were among the visitors present : Bros . F . Hilton , P . M . ; Pilditch , P . M . ; Butt , P . M . ; Donaldson , Treas , 1903 ; Folkard , J . VV . 2345 ; Woods , Sec . 2345 ; Lyell , Stwd . 2345 ; Roberts , 1614 ; Humphrey , Bowley , Lasky , and others .

Wellington Lodge ( No . 548 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , on the 13 th inst . j when a large gathering of brethren assembled 011 the occasion of the installation of Bro . F . VV . Hancock . In addition to the members of the lodge , the following visitors were present : rsros . H . H . Nuding , VV . M . 1924 ; Hattersley , P . M . 2262 ; Youldon

P . M . 19 S 1 ; Wingham , P . M . 25 ; Lancaster , P . M . 534 ; James , P . M . 957 ; Johnson , S . D . 169 ; Edwards , 217 ; London , Union of Malta Lodge ; Hewlett , ' 929 ; Fryer , 1624 ; Frost , 172 S ; Hanson , 1706 ; and Kempton , 1706 . 1 he lodge having been opened , the balance-sheet vvas submitted , which showed the lodge to be in a very flourishing condition . The VV . M ., Bro . Youldon , P . M ., then very

ably installed Bro . F . VV . Hancock as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . J . . imith , S . W . ; E . W . Hathersich , J . W . ; J . J . West , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Newall , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Atkins , S . D . ; J . Macgreggor , J . D . ; VV . Kimington , I . G . ; T . G . Higgins , D . C ; F . H . vVybourn , Stwd . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed .

Eclectic Lodge ( No . 1201 ) . —The installation meetingof this lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . Chauffourier , VV . M . ; R . H . Lyon , S . W . ; surridge , S . VV . ; J . Mander , P . M ., Treas . ; A . E . Taylor , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Surrey , Sec . ; Le Y . Durell Anley , S . D . ; H . P . Anley , l . G . ; K . lourden , D . C . ; C . J . P . P . G . Supt . ot Wks . Surrey , Sec . ; Le Y . Durell Anley , S . D . ; H . P . Anley , l . G . ; K . Jourden , D . C . ; C . J .

Richardson , P . M ., Org . ; J . Leach Barrett , I . P . M . ; J . H . rt atts , P . M . ; A . T . Foreman , P . M . ; G . W . Saul , P . A'I . ; J . Amsden , P . M . ; W . H . Munday , P . AL ; M . Boutroy , P . M . ; Ur . S . Lloyd , P . M . ; K . J . Goldspink , P . M . ; VV . Parker , P . M . ; VV . ri . Paddle , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; R . Glasspool , P . M ., P . P . G . 3 . B . Hants and Isle of Wight ]

I . Pedlar , J . Bowden , A . A . Almeida , J . D . Fro . ilich , S . H . Lloyd , R . E . Baker , J . R . Davis , VV . Faulkner , Jas . Wright , and H . J . Pellatt . Visitors : Bros . J . R . Johnson , D . G . M . India , S . C ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; Lee , 2309 ; A . J . Lane , 704 ; E . Mitchell , 1275 ; G . Mullen , 332 ; J . R . Gartley , P . M . 295 ; Chief Kofi Assam , 773 ; JV . Green , P . M . 16 S 7 ; J . N . Frye , P . M . 16 94 ; J . Ramsay ,