Reviews.

Reviews .

MASONIC CALENDAR FOR GLASGOW . . Tbis handy little guide is printed and published by \ Bro . George Kenning , and has by far the largest cir' culation of any of the kind in England and Scotland . It is utilised by the different lodges , chapters , <& c , in Glasgow by one page being changed , as required for the various bodies who subscribe largely for copies ,

and is thus most useful for their members . Small as it is , there is a calendar , lists of officers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , the Provincial Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Glasgow , and much other matter , and a well-arranged table of the days , places of meeting , & c , of all the lodges and chapters for each month

of the year , which must have necessitated considerable labour in its compilation . The names and addresses of the Masters and Principals are also g iven , as well as the Secretaries , and Scribe E . ' s , & c . We note that our esteemed contributor , Bro . Edw . Macbean , is the

Z . of the senior Royal Arch Chapter , No . 50 , and the Preceptor of St . Mungo ' s Knights Templar . We wish also his inclination led him to be the W . M . of one oi the lodges in the city , so that officially he might do his part in relation to the instruction of the Scottish Craftsmen , who would much enjoy his services .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

938 ] VISITATION OF LODGES . I am always very pleased to reply to any queries of my brethren , especially when forwarded from abroad , and when the way is clear . Under present circumstances my Brother " Student " will not expect me to speak positively on the subject of visitation , in relation to the particular case , but only as offering my

own opinion on the two questions submitted . It is better for the W . M ., when so far removed from headquarters , to write the Grand Secretary tor his official ruling on any disputed point vvhich may occur in his lodge . 1 . My belief is that the W . M . was quite correct in declining to accept the recommendation from the

two P . M . s of the Apprentice , with whom they had not sat in open lodge , neither did they know any brother •who had . Surely to " vouch " for a visitor means that you have knowledge of him Masonically by having met him in a lodge ? 2 . As W . M . of a lodge , or in the chair pro tem ., I should not object to receive as a

visitor one who had not brought his certificate for satisfactory reasons given , but who produced " other vouchers of his having been initiated in a regular lodge , " as Law No . 150 requires ; but in the case mentioned the would-be visitor had no certificate to bring ,

which is quite a different matter , and it strikes me he had better b y far have written to England for one , which the Grand Lodge would have sent through his lodge in this country , and issued the Master Mason ' s certificate , when duly required , without any extra charge . W . J . HUGHAN .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . London Lodge ( No . 10 S ) . —This ancient lodge pet at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on the 14 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . G . J . Baker , W . M . ; Horace Quare , S . W . ; H . H . Walton , J . W . ; E . B . Holloway , P . M ., Treasurer ; H . W . Green , P . M ., Secretary ; 1 . H . GrettonS . D . : D .

, D . West , J . D . j H . W . Noakes , I . G . ; W . B . Tntton , I . P . M . ; ] . A . Collings , acting Organist ; D . Rolls , P . M . ; W . Giles , P . M . ; G . A . Berkeley , P . M . ; J . W . Smart ; R . Nevill , P . M . ; and the following visitors : Bros . E . Bond , P . M . S ( 5 o , * J . H . Clayson , J . D . 87 ; W . Rogers , 1330 ; J . P . White , 29 ; D . W . Watney , 91 ; F . A . Phillips , 704 ; and J . A . Collings , 1693 .

Ihe lodge being opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . W . B . Gosling vvas raised to the Third Degree , after which Bros . F . J . Horniman , T . ] . Vincent , and G . Landsberger vvere passed . The W . M . then in appropriate terms presented and adorned the breast of the LP . M ., Bro . Tritton , vvith the Past Master ' s jewel of the lodge , who afterwards returned thanks to the brethren for their kindness .

_ The usual banquet connected vvith this lodge was served in a very excellent manner under Bro . Ashby ' s supervision . _ During the evening Bro . Collings presided at the piano in his capacity of musical director , and Bros . Rogers , Bond , Vincent , and others assisted in the harmony vvith some capital songs , vvhich served to make a most enjoyable evening .

Sincerity Lodge ( No . 174 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., Bro . Henry Jay , W . M ., presiding . The officers present vvere Bros . T . A . Starnes S . W . ; Walter Phillips , J . W . ; C . Lacey , P . M ., Treas . C . H . Webb , P . M ., Sec . ; W . M . Butcher , S . D . ; w !

G . Norman , J . D . ; W . Harvey , I . G . ; Joseph Bayley , D . C ; and H . E . Sambrook , Steward . There were also present Bros . Henry Magee , I . P . M . ; J . Bulmer , P . M . ; John Newton , P . M . ; James Fraser , P . M . ; G . T . IL Seddon , P . M . ; and many other brethren . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . C . H . Halford , W . M . 1 ( 507 ; De Vigne , Barker , Abnett , and others .

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The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , Bros . J . A . Cruickshank and H . O . Middleton vvere passed to the Degree of F . C . ; and , after several communications had been dealt with , the lodge vvas closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet , served in the well-known capital manner of this familiar resort of Masons .

The usual loyal toasts and those of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " vvere warmly proposed , and as heartil y accepted . In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . alluded to the position he occupied at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , when , as the Steward representing the lodge , he took up a list

amounting to £ 174 , being the same amount in pounds as the number of the lodge , and said he vvas pleased that although he did not attain the proud position of Bro . Magee , the I . P . M ., on his left , who last year was at the head of all the London lists , still , he vvas thankful to say that he was not so very far behind this year , as he found he vvas the sixth highest , and he sincerely thanked the

brethren who , by their generous contributions , had contributed to that very satisfactory result . After commending the whole of the Masonic Charities to the active benevolence of the brethren , he concluded by asking them to cordially support Bro . John Newton , P . M ., who has consented to act as Steward for the lodge at next year ' s festival .

Bro . Newton , whose name vvas coupled with the toast , in reply , eloquently dealt vvith the claims of each of the three Masonic Institutions , and said he felt it a duty as a member of the House Committee of the Aged Institution to go up as a Steward in its Jubilee year , and he made a stirring appeal to all present to help him on that occasion , and announced , amidst many cheers , that he had already nearly 30 guineas promised on his list .

The toasts of "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Officers , " & c , vvere also fittingly proposed and responded to . During the intervals Bros . Halford , Phillips , Fraser , and Keable contributed several well-known songs and recitations . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Merchant Navy Lodge ( No . 7 81 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge took place on the 1 ith inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , E . Bro . S . W . Timson , W . M ., presided , the following officers being present : Bros . Robinson , P . M ., acting S . VV . ; R . C . Pasfield , J . W . ; W . B . Daniell , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Breden , P . M ., Sec ; T . R . H . Gooch , S . D . ; G . A .

Anderson , I . G . ; and A . W . Ellingford , P . M ., Tyler . The following Past Masters assisted the W . M . : Bros . A . Scheerboom , J . H . Pringle , G . Palmer , A . H . Shepherd , and J . Grout , Org . Among the members present were Bros . T . S . C . Cooper , T . Evans , W . Thompson , S . W . Bell , T . Huett , jun ., G . H . Seage , ij . Spurgeon , G . W . Bebrouth , J . Lancett , H . Truscott , E . E . Morrison , W . H .

Vickers , T . Marston , and T . Huett , . sen . Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Munro , 1259 ; M . B . Bleick , 2374 ; J . P . Clarke , S 9 S ; G . Parrett , W . M . 1259 ; H . Busbridge , 1259 ; E . McPhee , 1259 ; H . Partridge , 11259 ; J . B . Richards , S 13 ; A . C . Smith ; J . Mills , 176 5 ; and others . The brethren present numbered between 50 and 60 . Lodsre being opened , the minutes vvere read and

confirmed . Bros . Bell , Thompson , and Evans vvere then raised to the Degree of M . M . Bros . Dulley , Joysey , and McPhee , of 1259 , vvere then passed to the F . C . Degree . Messrs . J . P . Perrie , W . H . Lane , and B . Currell having been initiated , Bro . A . F . Todd vvas elected a joining member . The Auditors' report vvas then presented , and received the assent of the brethren . The brethren then elected the W . M .

for the ensuing year , the choice falling unanimously on Bro . Pasfield . The Treasurer , Bro . Daniell , vvas then re-elected , and Bro . Ellingford again appointed Tyler . The various ceremonies were worked by Bro . Timson vvith his usual precision and impressiveness . Other business having been transacted the lodge vvas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet ,

which was much enjoyed . The loyal toasts , and those of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , '' having been duly proposed and honoured , the remaining toasts were briefly given and equally briefly replied to . Bro . A . H . Shepherd proposed "The W . M . " congratulating him on his unbroken series of successful

business , and addition of active and promising members to the lodge . For "The Officers , " Bro . Seager expressed his vvill to do all that he could to assist the lod ge and help the brethren . Bro . Burgess also replied .

For "The Visitors , " Bros . McPhee , Munro , Bleick , and Parrett added a " few words . " During the intervals various musical composers vvere honoured by such exponents as Bros . Parrett , Surges , Palmer , and others . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

City of London Lodge ( No . 901 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge vvas held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Monday , the 16 th instant , when a large number of members and visitors attended . Bro . J . P . Hoddinott , W . M ., vvas supported by Bros . G . J . C . Rubardt , J . W . ; E . Venner , S . D . j G . M . Gross , J . D . j J . Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont

, P . M ., Sec ; R . Gillard , I . G ; F . Eade , D . C ; A . Ginger , P . M ., Stwd . ; W . Venner , Daniel Hughes , P . M . ; David Hughes , P . M . ; R . Pittam Stevens , P . M . j H . McClelland , P . M . j H . Harbord , P . M . j . and many other members . Visitors : Bros . J . F . Haskins , Org . 1364 ; C . A . Doggett , P . M . 1704 ; j . BartleU , Org . 2030 ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 22 S ; W . Dean , P . M . 15 G 3 ; W . Burton ,

I . P . M . 733 ; G . J . Grace , P . M . 73 ; J . B . j Evans , S . W . Woods , S . W . SC 5 ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . 216 S ; S . A . 172 ; W . Thomas , P . M . 2045 ; J . Cooper , P . M . 1769 ; H . Holmes , P . P . G . D . Herts ; F . G . Spencer , P . M . 73 R . W . Forge , P . M . 1793 ; C Cooper , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . Ward , 1257 ; J . B . Cory , 865 ; 1922 ; A . Ellender

1 C 23 ; H . J . Dalton , 1701 ; J . Fleming , 19 S 7 ; H . Harrison , 917 ; G . Wallis , 172 ; J . F . Shepherd , 172 ; J . Richards , SGo ; J . Hooper ; G . Dyke , 1275 ; C . S . W . Shannaw , S 57 ; T . Jefferies , Stwd . 1744 ; VV . 1 . Jones , 231 S ; VV . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge vvas opened , the minutes confirmed , and Bros .

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Dobing and Bayly passed to the Second Degree . The retiring Master , Bro . Hoddinott , then impressively installed Bro . G . J . C . Rubardt as the W . M . for the ensuing year the ceremony being supplemented by an anthem— " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , " and other music rendered under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins . "T ^ following officers vvere appointed and invested : Bros . E

Venner , S . W . ; G . M . Gross , J . W . ; J . Hughes , P . M Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Gillard , S D '¦ F . Eade , J . D . ; W . Venner , I . G . ; A . Ginger , P . M ' Stwd . ; H . Barwell , D . C ; P . C . Rogers , T . W . Venner ! G . A . Linstead , and J . Hatton , Stwds . ; and Turbefield Tyler . The newly-installed W . M . gave good proof of his proficiency by initiating Messrs . C . H . Burgess and A . R

Stevenson into Freemasonry in an able manner . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . The preliminary toasts having been disposed of , Bro . J . P . Hoddinott , I . P . M ., said the gavel had been placed in his hands in order that he should propose the one toast vvhich it vvas the privilege of an I . P . M . to give— " The Health of

the Worshipful Master . " It vvas vvith peculiar pleasure that he submitted that toast , for 11 years ago the father of the present Worshipful Master initiated him ( the I . P . M . ) into Freemasonry , and it vvas therefore vvith great pleasure that he had that evening installed Bro . Rubardt into the chair . The W . M . had commanded that short speeches should be made , but he should like to say that they had to

thank the W . M . for his work , and also for his support in the past years to the Charities . He trusted the members would not only show their appreciation of the W . M . by heartily drinking his health , but also in a more substantial and practical manner by contributing to his list for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . G . J . C . Rubardt , W . M ., in reply , said it vvas very

kind of the brethren to receive in such a hearty manner all that his friend the I . P . M . had said . Although he did not wish to say much , yet he should like to be able to express his thanks for the kind feelings expressed in reference to that toast . It afforded him sincere pleasure to fill the chair , for it vvas the greatest ambition of his life to attain vvhat he considered the highest honour a Mason could gain—the

chair of Worshipful Master in his mother lodge . He regarded it as a greater honour as it was the chair his father filled , and who initiated , passed , and raised him . He thanked them heartily for the way they had received the toast , and trusted that he should always experience the same kindly feeling and fulfil vvhat the I . P . M . had said in respect to the carrying out of his duties . The City of

London Lodge prided itself on supporting the Charities vvith good lists , and he hoped that this year the brethren would largely increase the sum of 20 guineas vvhich they had generously voted from the lodge funds . He vvas under a disadvantage , as their installation meetings had formerly been held in January , which gave more time to collect subscriptions , but he trusted the brethren would take that

into consideration , and do their utmost to support him . He hoped to take up a list—perhaps not higher than in former years—but yet large enough to sustain the credit of the lodge . The W . M . then said the next toast which fell to his lot was a very important one indeed . It vvas " The Immediate Past Master and Installing Master . " The admirable way

in vvhich Bro . Hoddinott discharged his duties during his year of office , and finished it by his impressive rendering of the installation ceremony , would place him closer to their hearts if possible . He could only ask the brethren to drink to the LP . M . ' s good health , trusting he would be long vvith them , although he had retired from actual office , and that he would cordially assist him ( the W . M . ) during ;

the coming year . Before , however , they drank the toast there vvas one great pleasure and duty to perform , which vvas to pin the Past Master ' s jewel upon Bro . Hoddinott ' s breast , and no jewel had been awarded vvhich had been more thoroughly deserved . It vvas their unanimous wish to see Bro . Hoddinott wear that jewel in his mother lodge for many years to come . There was vet another nleasure ,

vvhich vvas to invest their I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s collar which his brother officers had kindly presented . Bro . J . P . Hoddinott , I . P . M ., returned thanks for tlic hearty manner in which they had drunk his health . He felt he did not deserve quite all that had been said of him respecting his year of office , which he regarded in some respects as not so successful as that of many of the Past

Masters , but he trusted that under his charge the working had not been allowed to go back . The ritual was perhaps slightly different , and the text vvas perhaps not quite followed in the same way , but still the principles of Masonry had never been departed from , and they had always been to his faults a little blind , and to his memory very kind . He had to thank them for enabling him to take up 100 guineas to the Charities , the whole of vvhich vvas subscribed by

members of the lodge and brethren present at his installation . He thanked them sincerely that the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart had been present during the past year . He had also to thank them for the handsome jewel presented to him , and which would be kept by him as one of his most cherished possessions . Other toasts were given , and received in a hearty manner , the speeches being necessarily brief owing to the lateness of the hour .

Under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , an excellent programme of music was carried out by Bros . John Bartlett , A . South , Wm . Devey , H . J . Dutton , and Mr . J . D . Fitzgerald . The Great City Lodge ( No . 1426 ) . —The

last meeting for the season of this lodge vvas held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Saturday , the 14 th inst . Bro . C . F . Smith , W . M ., presided , assisted by the following officers md brethren : Bros . L . B . Mozley , S . W . ; D . T . Keene , J . W . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas . j W . F . G . CookI . P . M ., Sec ;

, Gr . W . Robson , S . D . ; J . K . Gwyn , J . D . ; R . Brookman , l . G . j H . Dottridge , D . C ; G . J . Jenkins , Org . ; F * Bailey and G . Mackenzie Fraser , Stwds . ; G . W . Blackie , P . M . ; R . Fendick , P . M . ; R . Greening , P . M . ; H . JBertram , VV . F . Bertram , G . W . Hatcher , J . T . Jollify * F . Ricards , and J . H . Baldwin . Visitors : Bros . Church ,

l ' . Jacob , and Hanham . . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for the election pt W . M . for the ensuing year , and proved unanimous m favour of Bro . L . B . Mozley , S . W . Bro . N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas ., vvas unanimously re-elected to that office , and Bro . R . Potter , P . M ., was re-elected Tyler . Bros . 1 -