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CONTENTS .

uimicTS or iYUsoxrc MEETINGSCraft Masonry = 07 Instruction " ° Royal Arch air Mark Masonry air Masonic Notes anel Queries arc Tlie Stewards' Lists for the Festival of the Girls'School in CoRRE ' ONDENCE : r '

, r , , . . . r , ..... .. The Accounts of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 212 The Earliest Use of the Wore ! " Freemason " 312 Sixty-seven Years a Mason 213 A Correction 213 Original Research 213 A fjew Novel 213 A Visit to the Girls'School 213 Obituary 213 Roval Masonic Institution for Girls 213

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 214 provincial Grand Lodere of East Lancashire ear Funeral ot the Late Bro . George Thompson 216 LoelRe nf Benevolence ar 6 What Good is Frcemaseeliry ? 216 Rosicrncian Society „ „ ., iii . Masonic and General Tidings iii Loelrre Meetings for Next Week iii . Advertisements i ., ii ., . iii ., iv ., v ., vi .

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( Kriift itaomu FAITH LODGE ( No . r . 11 ) . —The last regular meeting for the season of this lodge took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult . There were present among others Bros . C . Dairj , W . M . j Kumball , S . W . ; Morrison , J . W . j Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Hcaphy , S . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; Titley , W . S . ; Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . of Middx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Themans ,

P . M . ; M . Davis , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middx ., J . D . ( Freemason ) ; Longstaffe , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . J . Wilson , P . M . 1155 ; Saunders , J . D . 1293 ; Whiting , 87 ; Andrews , 382 ; Lovvins , 433 ; Arlett , 86 9 ; Abrahams , 1602 ; Cole , Crystal Palace ; Scott , Sincerity ; Williams , Justice . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised

Bros . Joy and Waelcoat , and passed Bro . Hart , the ceremonies being well performed . A vote of condolence to the family of one of the oldest members of the lodge , Bro . Wilson , who had died that day , was unanimously ordered to be sent . Several propositions having been handed in , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was well served

by Bro . Clemow and assistants . After the Royal and Craft toasts had been proposed arid received with the usual honours , "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Stuart , P . M . He said that the members of the lodge had had ample opportunities during the W . M . ' s year of office of judging of the able manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge , and in concluding his remarks he

said he believed that at the end ef his tenure they would return him—the W . M . —their unanimous vote of thanks for the way in which he had discharged the duties of his position . The W . M ., in reply , briefly said that if he had given the lodge satisfaction he was amply repaid for the trouble he hael taken in order to prepare himself for the responsibilities of the chair . He hoped on the re-assembly

of the lodge in September that every member then present would be in the enjoyment of good health . In conclusion , he said that for the support and kindness he hail received from the members of the lodge during his occupancy of the chair he desired to return them his heartfelt thanks . In giving " The Visitors" the W . M . tersely said it was a toast that was always a pleasing one to propose . The

members of the Lodge of Faith were always gratified in receiving visaing brethren . They were favourtel that evening by the presence cf several very distinguished Masons , and lie hoped that their visit had been in every way agreeable to them . This toast having been warmly received , Bros . Saunders , Whiting , and Scott responded . The former said that the working of the lodge had afforded him not only

great pleasure , but had given him much valuable instruction , lie owed the pleasure of his visit that evening to the good offices of one of their oldest members , Bro . Hopwood , P . M ., and although he ( the speaker ) had some distance to go that inclement evening , that discomfort would be more than compensated by the recollections he shoulel carry with him of the social amenities and able working of No . 141 .

During his connection with the Craft he had witnessed the work of many outlying lodges , but none of them were to be compared with what he had seen that evening . He , in conclusion , said be attributed this happy state of things , in a great measure , to the exertions ol the Past Masters . The remaining toasts , "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers " terminated the proceedings .

MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1216 ) . — The eleventh anniversary of this well known Metropolitan lodge Wn s celebrated at the Head Quarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , at Camberwell , on Thursday , the 8 th inst . The stead y progress of this lodge towards a recognised position in

the Craft , as well for its " working" as its liberality towards the Institutions , and its hrarty welcome of visitors , has always caused each successive installation to meet with great success , and this occasion proved to be no exception to the rule . Being composed entirely of effective

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or honorary members of the 1 st Surrey Rifle Volunteers , the uniforms or the several ranks in the corps and the Masonic regalia and appointments of the lodge roona together form a " coup d ' ceil" at onca pleasing anil attractive . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Woodbrielge Carnell , W . M ., and there were present during the evening the following amongst other brethren , viz ., Bros . C .

Fountain , S . W . ; D . A . Ross , J . W . ; Capt . Styan , T reas . ; W . J . Messenger , P . M .. and Sec . ; W . C . Hale , S . D . ; T . Harper , J . D . ; C . H . NeviU , D . C . ; A . Bradley , W . S . " ; Past Masters James Stevens , Nevvington Bridges , G . Waterall , M . S . Larlham , and H . Hammond ; Bros . F . H . Cozens , A . R . Cranch , F . Fitzcr , P . Clay , A . G . White , E . W . Dubois , C . F . Hildreth , C . H . Rugg , J . J . Curtis , A .

Woodcock , A . J . Style , W . S . Harvey , A . Yourigman , F . De Rossigno ' l , C . ' E . Goldring , T . D . Turner , II . Bridges , H . Cuss , A . H . Mann , F . Staley , J . Carpenter , G . H . Beesley , F . P . Yongc , C . W . Davis , W . Foster , A . Goggs , C . J . Henton , F . Hutchins , T . Dane , and others . Visitors : Bros . [ . P . Probert , P . M ., P . G . Steward ; John Close , P . M . 463 ,, P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . D .

Middx . ; J . Cawan , P . M . 1572 ; W . F . Bertram , anel H . J . Bertram , The Great City , 1426 ; G . Carrington , 1593 ; J . Boulson , 1056 ; W . Liddell , 157 ; G . J . Earney , rjn ; J . Shipley , 30 ; E . H . Stammwitz , P . M . 435 ; A . F . Lowrie , 1556 ; H . Ashton , 1181 ; F . Fladgate , Gibraltar ; Joseph Dezer , Mizpah ; Lawlcr , Moira ; and others . Previous minutes having been confirmed , and

a few business matters disposed of , the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year was undertaken by Bro . N . Bridges , P . M ., who , in a very able and efficient manner , placed in the chair of K . S . Bro . Charles Fountain , whom he had introduced for initiation in this lodge in 186 9 , and who is the first honorary member of the corps who has attained to that eminence in the Macdonald Lodge . The

newly . installed W . M . at ence " fleshed his maiden sword , " and , in thoroughly perfect and admirable style , initiated Mr . Victe r Henry D'Avaux into the Order . The correct and impicrsive rendering of the ceremony by a presumed novice appeared to surprise some of the visitors present , but those who have attended each recurring installation in this lodge expected no less than such perfection , for no

appointment has -yet been made to the Macdonald chair without full preparation by the candidate for that honourable position . The congratulations of members and visitors having been offered to and accepteel by the W . M ., the lodge was closed , anel the brethren adjourned to the spacious mess-room of the corps , where a very sumptuous banquet was prepareel for the numerous company . The

several magnificent silver trophies , shields , and cups , which testify to the shooting qualities of so many members of the lodge as volunteer riflemen , and the choice flowers and " button holes , " so profusely elecorating the tables , were fit accompaniments for one of the most elegant " menus" we have yet seen ; at once chaste anel comprehensive , comprising bill of fare , toast list , musical

arrangements , and list of officers , it was much admired for the perfect taste cf its adornments . After the clcth had been cleared , and " Non Nobis" sung , the W . M ., who was most enthusiastically received , proceedeel to submit the several loyal and Masonic toasts with easy confidence anil in impressive , though brief terms . Bro . T . W . Carnell , I . P . M ., then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro .

C . Fountain , " truly remarking that no words of his own could more effectually eulogise the qualifications of the new Master for his office than the display he had already given of his ability both in the lodge and at the banquet table . The toast was drunk amid acclamation , and the W . M ., referring to the pleasure it gave him tei reflect upon the progress he had made from his initiation in the lodge

to the present moment , assured his hearers that no pains should be spared on his part to discharge the duties of his high office to their entire satisfaction . "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Biidges , " was heartily received and responded to . The initiate , Bro . D'Avaux , made a very telling response to the toast proposed in his honour . To that of " The Visitors , " each of whom the

W . M . welcomed by name and reference , responses were made by Bros . J . P . Probert , Stammwitz , and H . A . Dubois , and their respective remarks on the working of the lodge and the hospitality of their hosts must have been especially gratifying to those to whom they were addressed . "The Past Masters" were received with hearty greetings , the I . P . M ., Bro . T . W , Carnell , being presented with the

handsome " Macdonalel " jewel , and complimented on his able management during the past year , for which expressions of esteem he made his acknowlcelgments . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . ( and originator of the lodge ) , also responded on behalf of the other Past Masters and himself . " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast then brought to a conclusion one of the most agreeable evenings of the very

many enjoyed in connection with , this thoroughly well organised and disciplined lodge . The musical part of the business of the evening was conducted by Bro . F . II . Cozens , Org ., assisted by Bros . Lanier , II . Ashton , H . Bertram , A . R . Cranch , and the "topical " poet of the corps and lodge , Bro . C . T . Hildreth , whose very witty parodies of popular songs invariably afford much entertainment .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —This lodge met on the 8 th inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , under the Mastership of Bro . Samuel H . Parkhouse . There was a very large attendance of brethren , among whom were the Grand Master of Jamaica ( Scotch Constitution ) , Bro . Constantino Burke ; Bros . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; E . P . Albcrr , P . G . P . ; J . Wiightj W .

Beasley , and Prickett . Bros . Cowland , Robson , and Rusdcll were passed , and Messrs . Taylor , Huish , Burgess , and Foskett initiated . Bros . Walter Graves ( 753 ) , James Flood ( 201 ) , and Stephen Etherington ( 1305 ) , were elected joining members . All the woik of the lodge was admirably performed , and after the lodge was closed the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , and honoured the

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usual toasts . In giving "The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , " the W . M . said that this toast hail always special interest fcr the Earl of Carnarvon Loelge , as it was named after his lordship . Every one presc-r t on the last occasion remembered the great interest he took in this loelge , and those who hail the privilege of attending Grand Lodge woulel know how efficiently and

well his lordship did his duty as Pro Grand Master in Grand Lodge . He ( the W . M . ) attended on last occasion , anel noticed with what enthusiasm the name of the Pro Grand Master was received , when it was announced that the Prince of Wales had appointed him as Pro Grand Master for the ensuing year . That showed that his lordship was appreciated not only in the Earl of Carnarvon

Lodge , but in every lodge holding under the Grand Lodge of England . In proposing "The D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupled with the names of Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., and Bro . Albert , P . G . P ., the W . M . said he had frequently attended the Lodge of Benevolence and saw the great interest taken by Dr . Hogg in the work of benevolence . It gave him great pleasure to see the great care

anil discrimination which were exercised in the investigations of cases which came before the lodge for assistance , anil also the endeavours that were used to distribute the funds , not only with discretion , but with liberality . Dr . Jabez Hogg , in reply , said he had frequently been invited to attend this lodge , but this was the first time he had been able to come . After expressing his gratification at

the working which he had witnessed in ledge , he drew attention to the great hospitality shown by the ledge at the banquet table . The brethren had all enjoyed themselves most heartily . On the subject of the Grand Officers , which had been alluded to , those brethren endeavoured in every possible way to make themselves useful to the Cra't , and he felt it was their eluty and their privilege to do so ,

because their experience in the working of the Craft and the different departments of the ritual was greater than that of many other brethren , and they ought to show how they appreciated the good and kind feelings always meteel out to them when they visited various lodges in the Craft . He thought they should endeavour to assist in all possible ways in the consecration and establishing of new lodges .

He performed his own duties very imperfectly , because the exigencies of his profession made it impossible to be present at the time he ought to be , anel consequently he did not perform his duties in the way that many of the brethren did . He hopcel he shoulel be able to assist the lodge again . He looked on Freemasonry as cultivating the highest virtues , and bringing cut the Christian and highest

feelings that human beings were capable of . They abaneloncd in lodges all secular matters , and did not allow those thinks to come in to disturb the mind . Consequently in a Masonic lodge they truly enjoyed the society of each other . A brother had mentioned to him that evening that he got the greatest amount of good in this way out of Freemasonry . That was what he ( Dr . Hogg ) had found

m his experience of the Order . Bro . E . P . Albert also replied . The W . M . in giving the toast of " The Initiates " said that on almost every occasion when this lodge met it had bail an initiate , and as far as the officers of the lodge personally were concerned they had endeavoured to have the right men . There had not been much trouble in getting them , for gentlemen had only been too anxious to

join them . But the brethren of the lodge followed that very proper course not to introduce to the lodge any but those whom they would be pleased to receive in their own homes anel families . No other men should be proposed for Freemasonry . It was the desire of the brelhren of this lodge that there should be a bond of brotherhood , and in pronosing gentlemen for initiation they had ascertained that

there was no angry feeling outside the lodge between them . The consequence of this had been that there was not a disagreeable word with any brother of the lodge . The lodge had been a very great success , simply because they had tried to get the right men into it . That evening four such gentlemen had been introduced , thus keeping up the old character of the lodge . The W . M . then recounted

the various merits of the respective candidates , all of whom were known to the brethren , and concluded by proposing " The Initiates . " Bro . Taylor , in responding , after saying that he considered it a great honour to be introduceil into Freemasonry , trusted he should be a worthy member of the lodge , and a diligent and zealous pupil . He would endeavour to acquit himself to the satisfaction of the

brethren , and to acquaint himself as fully as he possibly could with the duties that appertained to a Mason . Bros . Huish , Fcskett , anel Burgess , in replying , requested the brethren to adopt the words of Bro . Taylor as their own . Bro . Penn , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., ' * with whose working that evening all the brethren were highly delighted . Every one who knew the W . M . knew

he was a thorough Mason , and that he hail the interest of the lodge at heart . It must be very gratifying to the W . M . tn sec such a large assembly of brethren present , and to have so many initiates and joining members on the books . It showed the popularity of the W . M ., and that the brethren maele no mistake when they elected him as their head . The W . M ., replying , said it was a proud

moment for him when his humble abilities to represent such a loelge as the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge were so acknowledged . The brethren could understand that when he accepted the office of W . M . of the lodge he diel it with a great deal of hesitation , but he admitted that at the same time he felt very proud . He hail received so much kindness not only from his I . P . M ., but from all the

members of the lodge , that it had more than repaiel him for any trouble he had taken to make the lodge a success . It had been his aim from first to last to make it so , as it hail been the aim of the P . M . ' s . They had worked very hard for the success of the loelge . They hael said they should like to see it represented first on the list of the supporters of the Charities , and second to none of the lodges in London . He thought that the visitors would give the brethren credit