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CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF M ASONIC M EETINGS : - Craft Masonry = £ Instruction I g Mark Masonry ¦ . ' . ' . . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . " . ' . ' . ' . " . ' . ' . " . ' 52 S Provincial GranT Lodge of Derbyshire SJ 9 Lodge of Benevolence ZZZZZZ ^ . iig i »

Illegality Roval Masonic Institution for Girls 5- ° Prince Leopold and the Wiltshire Freemasons S 21 Masonic and General Tidings ............ .. ¦•¦• 5 « The Installation of the Prov . G . M . of Norfolk 521 Consecration of the Crichton Lodge 5 " The Hervey Lodge | -4 Who is the Party ? J The Modern Lady Freemason 5 * 5

C ORRESPONDENCE : — Grand Lodge of Scotland and Grand Lodge of England—a Contrast ¦• 5 2 5 The Admission of Candidates 523 Toleration and Father Foy S = S The M . W . G . M . at Norwich 52 G The Dep . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk S 20 Freemasonry in the United States S 9 Freemasonry in Turkey 1 * 9

Obituary S » 9 Masonic Meetings for next Week 53 ° Advertisements i . " »>• »"• - -

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-sireet , on Friday , the 10 th inst . There were present Bros . j . Smith , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . P ., acting W . M . ; Willing , P . M . Metropolitan , S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; Williams , Sec . ; Buscall , S . D . ; White , . I . D . ; Harris , acting I . G . ; Spink , D . C . ; McLean , W . S . ; T . Adams . P . G . P ., P . M . ; Walford ,

P . M . ; Haydn . P . M . ; Ferguson , P . M . ; Tims , P . M . ; and Kent , P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the acting W . M . passed Bro . Millcn antl initiated Mr . Alfred Cox , the ceremonies being well performed . Bro . J . E . Abrams , No . 291 , was unanimously elected a joining member . It having been announced by letter that the W . M ., Bro . Treadwell , was

still seriously unwell , and that he had had the great misfortune to lose his wife , a letter of condolence was unanimously ordered to be forwarded to him . Previously to the lodge being closed , the First , Second , and Third Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Adams , Foxcroft , and White . The lodge having been closed , the members and visitors , to the number of nearly 100 , adjourned to

the banquet . Amongst the latter were Bros . Terry , P . M . ; F . Walters . P . M ., & c , P . J . G D . of Middlesex ; T . C . Walls , S . D . 1381 , & c . ; Vincent , 72 ; Abrams , 112 ; Vaughan , 193 ; Reon , 203 ; Baumann , 538 ; Read , 713 ; and Thusson , 105 6 . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been proposed and most warmly received , Bro . Kent , P . M ., in fitting and able terms proposed "The

Health of the absent W . M . and Bro . J . Smith , his substitute that evening , " in which he stated how exceedingly sorry he was that one who ought to have been there that evening was , through thc most untoward circumstances , prevented from taking his position . However , the chair was well occupied by Bro . Smith , the " Blufi King Hal " of thc lodge . The acting W . M . said that he

had to reply for a double toast , firstly on behalf of Bro . TreadrrcJJ , the W . M ., whose great misfortunes all must sympathise with , and , secondly , for his humble self . He was pleased at the kind and flattering manner his health had been received , and he was proud at having had the honour—although he deplored the necessity—to preside over them that day . There were great cares attached to

thc office of Master of a large lodge like the Domatic , but then thc Past Masters , who were good , true , and tried old servants , were always ready to assist the W . M ., whose duties were in consequence greatly lightened . In conclusion he slated that he personally felt a great interest in the prosperity of the lodge , and desired to return his best thanks ( or the manner in which he had been received and

supported as acting W . M . that day . In proposing "The Health of thc Initiate , " Bro . Smith stated that Bro . Cox having been exceedingly well introduced to them , they were highly pleased to see him occupying the proud position of an Initiate of the Domatic Lodge . In giving him thc good right-hand of fellowship they were proud to welcome him as a brother . In

conclusion the W . M . told the newly-admitted brother that if he were a good man , by carrying out the principles of Freemasonry he would , if possible , be a better one . Bro . Cox who was suffering from a severe cold , icqucsted Bro . Terry to reply , who briefly stated that the initiate begged to thank them most heartily and sinctrcly for the warm manner his health had been proposed , and he ( the speaker ) felt

convinced that had it not been for indisposition Bro . Cox , would have expressed in far belter language than himself how proud he was at being Initiated in the old " Domatic . " In proposing "The Health of the Visitors' ' Ihe W . M . remarked that membersol the Crall by lisiting each others' lodges became not only conversant with the different duties , but made many great Masonic friendships , riitre were some visitors there that evening , who had

maue , lie believed , their first appearance , and he was glad to welcome them . Amongst the numerous visiting brethren , he said , was Bro . Terry , who had worked hard for the position he occupied , and when an increase of £ 100 per annum was offered to him a few days previously to that meeting he was not too modest to accept it . Bro- Wallers , the Sec . of many lodges , and a highly deserving brother , who held grand honours in thc Province of Middlesex , was also a welcome guest . The speaker then

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mentioned the names of some of the other visiting brethren present . This toast having been duly honoured , the first named brother replied by thanking two brethren of the lodge by whom the charity of which he had the honour of representing as Secretary had but recently been supported , namely , Bros . Kent , P . M ., and Willing , jun ., S . W . He believed that at the next festival the chair would be taken

by H . R . H . Prince Leopold , R . W . P . G . M . of Oxon , and he said that it was a great thing for the Craft when such high personages were willing to further the good cause by presiding in public . He could remember when the aged recipients of Masonic bounty only received £ 138 year , but now the men received £ + 0 , and the women £ 32 per annum . The speaker then called attention to the large

sum ( £ 9000 ) that had been collected at the last festival , and hoped that next year it would be greater . He then went on to state that if the majority of the Craft were only to contribute five shillings yearly , which small sum gave a vote , what a grand thing it would be . In conclusion he gave some interesting statistics of the Boys' and Girls ' Schools , which noble institutions he said every member of

the Craft should visit . for the former found room for 190 recipients , and the latter 170 , who were all well boarded , clothed and educated . In consequence of this address Bro . Ferguson , P . M ., offered to stand as Steward for the R . M . B . I . in 18 77 . "The Health of the Past Masters" followed . In introducing this toast the W . M . referred to two of those worthy brethren in particular , namely Bros . Adams and

Haydn . The latter Past Master he said was a brother always to be remembered with gratitude , as by his economy a » d self-denial whilst occupying the chair of K . S . he had been enabled to free the lodge from debt , which happy financial state had ever since continued . ( Applause . ) Bros . Ferguson and Walford having replied to this toast the W . M . gave " The Secretary , Bro . Williams , and the

other Officers of the Lodge . " He told the brethren that at the next meeting they would be called upon to discharge a very important duty , namely , to elect a W . M . for the year ensuing , but they were not to elect the senior officer in rotation unless they thought that he was fully equal to discharge the high and serious responsibilities of the position . Personally he believed that the S . W ., Bro .

Willing , was in every way fitted for the chair , but of that they , the members , must be the judges . The Secretary was an excellent officer , and he , the W . M ., was justly proud of all the other working staff . The Secretary , Bro . Williams , having briefly replied , Bros . Willing , S . W ., and Palmer , J . W ., addressed the lodge at length , but as their respective replies were principally confined to matters

connected with the forthcoming election cf W . M ., no special notice or comment is necessary . Bros . Buscall , S . D . ; White , J . D . ; and Spink , D . C ., also responded . " The Health of the Treasurer , " Bro . J . Smith , was proposed in most felicitous terms by Bro . Walford , P . M ., and was suitably acknowledged by that worthy brother . In the intervals Bros . Vaughan , Walls , Harris , and others

vocally entertained the bretriren . The Tyler ' s toast was called at ten o ' clock , and the brethren separated until the second Friday in the ensuing month . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was held on tbe 7 th inst ., at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval . The lodge was opened at five o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . G . Everett ,

P . M . 177 , W . M . ; Higgins , S . W . ; Reeves , J . W . ; Page , P . M ., etc ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M .. & c , Sec . ; Drysdale , P . M ., acting I . P . M . ; Mann , P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; Walls , S . D . ; Kohler , J . D . ; Speedy , I . G . ; Marston , W . S . ; Ellis , jun ., Org . ; Robinson , A . W . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . passed Bros . Webster and Fischels , and initiated W . A . W . Sleigh

Esq ., barristcr-at-law , both ceremonies being performed in a highly satisfactory manner . Bro . Mann , P . M . proposed , and Bro . Drysdale , P . M ., seconded , that a vote of thanks should be given , and duly entered on the minutes to the W . M . for the great kindness in presenting the lodge with a valuable harmonium . The resolution having been unanimously carried , and the W . M . having acknowledged

the same , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , well catered for by Bro . F , Trotmari . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Craft toasts were given by the W . M . In speaking of thc P . G . and D . G . M . ' s , the Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale the W . M . took occasion to expatiate upon thc great Masonic and other abilities possessed by those

Grand Officers . In conclusion , he rematked that it must be exceedingly gratifying to all true lovers of the Craft to find peers , ministers , and others high in social rank , supporting F ' reemasonry on all occasions , and circulating its great principles . The Order was at the present time in a highly satisfactory condition throughout the world , which prosperity was thc best answer to the denunciations of the

bigoted , and must prove also a death blow to its enemies . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Koch , P . M ., who , in the course of his remarks , stated that Bro . Everett had hitherto done his duty , but as he had had opportunities of ruling over one of the largest lodges in the Crafi , just immediately before he assumed the chair in the " Kennington , " it ceased to be a matter of surprise . In

conclusion he ( Bro . Koch ) stated that he personally felt proud and happy at having the ho . iour to serve under him . Bw . Everett having briefly replied in a few happy sentences , immediately proposed "The Health of the Initiate , " which toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Sleigh responded by first telling them that his father had been long and honourably connected with Freemasonry ,

and that consequently the Institution had great and interesting claims upon his regard . In the course of his reply he told them that there were speeches he was paid for , and speeches that he was not paid for , being speeches that emanated earnestly from the heart , and that his initiation speech that evening was one of the latter . He was more than deeply impressed with the ceremony because [ it had struck a chord and aroused a feeling in

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his breast to which he had long been a stranger . It was , indeed , a bond of friendship that he had that night cemented ; new but good friends , he hoped , were around him , which friendly feeling , however , was proved by their having unanimously elected him one of their honourable body . In conclusion he forcibly stated that he was so far impressed and delighted with the holy and

benevolent principles that had been inculcated during the ceremony of his initiation that he should always endeavour to discharge his duties and obligations as a good Mason , and he hoped that those who heard him would always act as true and faithful brethren to him . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . expressed the great pleasure it afforded him at having to entertain

several highly distinguished brethren that evening upon their first visit to the Kennington Lodge . He said he should mention two in particular , namely , Bros . J . Palmer , P . M . 27 , and Frith , 1426 , to reply to the toast , but he hoped that the others would also say a few words . The first-named stated that in the presence of so many visiting brethren it would be bad taste on his part to

occupy much time in replying . He then in the course of a few remarks expressed himself highly delighted with the whole proceedings , both in and out of lodge . Bro . Keith Frith , duringthe progress of his very eloquent response , which want of space , however , necessarily prevents our giving in full , stated that he was charmed with the good working , the excellent hospitality , and delightful harmony that

he had enjoyed upon that , his first visit to No . 1381 . He had usited many lodges , and he could honestly testify that in every respect the " Kennington " could hold its own with any in the metropolis . In conclusion he stated that Freemasonry was a glorious institution , as it not only brought men of every grade and condition into one common brotherhood , but it engendered a feeling of good

fellowship , and promulgated those holy and philanthropic principles , " brotherly love , relief , and truth . " Brcs . Houghton , P . M . Independent ; Palmer , J . W . 177 ; Bryan , Antiquity ; Clarke , I . G . 177 ; Harris , 177 ; and Everett , 177 , also responded . " The Health of the Past Masters " followed , and was responded to by Bro . Koch . In proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and the Secretary , " the W . M . pail a very high compliment to those worthy

and zealous officers . Bro . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary , fully replied to the toast in the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Page , the Treasurer . The toast of "The Officers " came next , and was briefly acknowledged . During tlu evening instrumental and vocal selections were given by Bros . Ellis , Walls , Stokes , Sirgood , Palmer , and others . The Tyler's toast terminated the proceedings , and the brethren adjourned until tbe first Tuesday in December .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . — The first meeting of this lodge after the installation of the new Master was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel ; Bro . John Seex presided , and he was supported by all his officers . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the minutes of the lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , and Bros . Stephens and Styles were examined as to the progress they had made in the science . The usual proceedings having taken place they retired , and the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree they were impressively raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Thc lodge was then lowered to the Second Degree , and Bros . Oppenheimer , Shaw , Lutticke , and Caitwright were

respectively passed . A ballot then took place , which , being successful , Mr . Alfred Cummer was initiated into thc mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . In consequence of a discussion arising as to the application of one of the bye laws , notice was given of an alteration of it at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed , and after a very light refreshment the brethren separated .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1307 ) . —This flourishing lodges held its first meeting after the installation on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the Metropolitan Club , 269 , Pentonville Road , King ' s Cross . Piescnt Bros . T . Williams , W . M . ; R . T . Kingham , S . W . ; J . T . Douglais , J . W . ; C . J . Scales , S . D . ; W . Side , J . D . ; W . M . Stiles , I . G . j G . Colls , D . C . ; and H .

Stiles , W . S . Past Masters , J . Willing , jun ., and J . J . Michael , and a numerous assemblage of brethren . The ceremony of raising included Bros . Bosshart , Wrigley , Knight , Tuck , Debccuf , and Lifebore . Messrs . Clare and Beattie having been balloted for were duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . A long report from the removal committee was read by the W . M ., and after

careful consideration adopted by the lodge . The W . M . then appointed Bro . W . M . Stiles as Assistant Secretary , and passed a high eulogium on the ability and untiring energy of that brother . Bro . J . Willing , P . M ., proposed that Bro . Tims , Stc , be elected a honorary member of thc lodge , which was carried . The W . M . appropriately addressed Bro . Tims on his election , who briefly responded .

Bro . J . _ Willing then called the attention of the lodge to the desirability of establishing a chapter at an appropriate time . The a-inouncement was well received by th-: brethren . The lodge hating been closed , the brethren retired for the preparation of the banquet . After the usual l . jyal and Masonic toasts had been given , Bro . J . J . Michad , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who

he was proud to say had done his lodge duties alike gratifying to the . Past Masters as he was confident it must be , to the brethren . The toast was enthusiaitically received , and appropriately responded to . The W . M . then gave the toast of" The Past Masters , " which was duly acknowledged by Bros . J . J . Michael , I . P . M ., and J . Willing , P . M . The toast of " The Initiates " followed , the W . M .

expressing his gratification in belitning that from the marked attention given to the ceremony by the initiates that they would practically illustrate in their every-day life the advantages derived from the teaching of Freemasonry . Other toasts followed in rapid succession , each being suitably acknowledged , and interspersed with harmony from thc brethren .