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" Dragon " and the " Apples of the Hespendes . " " The History of Freemasonry in Sussex" is rendered important by the ( act of the Chichester Inscription , and its reference to the " Collegium Fatrorum , " while the old entry about the lodge at " Rook ' s Hill , " or Roche ' s Hill , which met " on Easter Tuesday , " and dated from Julius C . 'esar , " have often attracted the attention of Masonic students .

By itself the entry might point to the custom of the annual assembly of an Operative Gild , or it might be a " " pious fraud" based on the Chichester or " Regnum Inscription , " as Bro . Francis seems to suggest . But all these speculations are rendered useless by the fact mentioned to me by my friend and fellow student , Bro . Gould , the Masonic Historian , that he had found in an old newspaper the

account of the opening of this lodge on Rooke ' s Hill , in the open air , by the Duke of Richmond and other brethren named , probably Chichester and Sussex Masons . Bro . Francis gives us some most interesting illustrations , and of an old tracing board in particular , deserving of careful consideration . It is a good sign of the times , this

desire for provincial and lodge histories , inasmuch as it is from these scattered fragments and their often apparently unimportant details , that the skilful Masonic historian is able to educe a consistent tale of Masonic life , progress , and reality . We thank Bro . Francis for this his contribution to the store of Masonic annalism and archaeology .

TABLEAU OF THE ANCIENT ACCEPrED RITE IN NEW YORK CITY . This little sketch is apparently put together by Bro . W . S . Patcrson , and useful and handy in itself , might be improved in its historical portion by the withdrawal of some untenable statements , i . We do not profess to understand what the writer means by asserting that the " principal

degrees" ( of the A . and A . Rite , we presume he alludes to ) as he talks of the " sublime degrees" " appeared" in an organized form in 1713 . To what appearances does he refer ? Whether or no the Rite of Perfection was first developed in 1758 , under "the Empires of the East and West" is a very dubious point . The evidence in favour of that proposition would seem to refer to an earlier

developement even of the sublime degrees " so called . " Where the writer has obtained any evidence of the facts he asserts , that " Masonic degrees on the continent were distinguished as early as 1640 by the term Scottish , " we know not , _ not can we even profess to imagine . Unless 1640 is a misprint for 1740 . The writer has hazarded an assertion of which so far there is not the slightest

proof of any kind whatever . Indeed all the available evidence so far is much the reverse . The term "Ecossais , " of which "Scottish" is the translation , is peculiar to the " Rit Ecossais , " and the earliest date of its appearance is yet a moot point . We are inclined to think in contradistinction to the writer ' s theories , that even before m 6 , viz ., about 17 : 10 , the use of " Ecossais" may

be found in French Masonic works . How far Ramsay had anything to do with Scottish Masonry , or even with the Rit de Bouillon may be a matter of doubt . He is one of the mythic characters of Freemasonry , both in what he did , and what he did not do , and we begin much to doubt his

having had ever anything to do with "Scottish Freemasonry . " We venture to think that Scottish Masonry is after all only the developement of Hermeticism in its two-fold branches , Rosicrucian and Mystic Freemasonry . The little handbook will be very useful to members of the A . and A . Rite in New York .

THE FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF OXFORDSHIRE . FREEMASONS' MANUAL FOR KENT . These are two provincial Masonic handbooks and directories , which , however small in compass , are great in merit and utility to the brethren of those important provinces .

The first is edited and published by Bro . W . R . Bowden , the second by Bro . J . S . Warne , and to each of those brethren we tender our best thanks for carefully arranged , wellprinted , and effectively edited contributions to our knowledge of provincial Masonic life and provincial Masonic prosperity .

UNCLAIMED MONEY : A HANDY BOOK FOR HEIR AT LAW , NEXT OF KIN . By EDWARD PRESTON . E . W . Allen , 4 , Ave Maria-lane . _ Mr . Preston is favourably known by other like publications , and this little work , which has reached a " 6 th thousand , " has been warmly received by the great public . We can safely say it is wet ! worth reading , alike for what it

states and what it suggests , and , above all , the facts it touches upon and partially opens out have everything to interest a large class amongst us . That large sums of money arc still lying in various funds , Government and legal , of which the details constitute a sealed book , is , we venture to think , a scandal to us as a country , and we quite agree with

Mr . Preston that the Government ought to give the fullest information in respect of these forgotten deposits , so enormous in themselves , of which it reaps the " usufruct , " and from which it derives such remarkable and even startling benefits . Like Mr . Preston , we hope soon to see revised lists " up to date" of all these forgotten and suppressed sums and names .

BOOK CATALOGUES . Two remarkable catalogues lie on our table . The first is a " rough list , " No . 63 , from Bernard Quaritch , 15 , Piccadilly , which contains some valuable and rare books from the famous Sir Francis Drake ' s Library , the Sunderland Library , and other sources , and which certainly deserves

perusal by all book collectors , 'lhe second catalogue is from our old friend , Mr . E . W . Stibbs , 32 , Museum-street ( No . 38 ) , and which sets before us a very interesting collection of Aldines and Elzevirs , voyages and travels , old EnglisTi poetry , monastic histories , the drama , and ethnography from the library of Dr . Barnard Davis .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

172 ] FREEMASONRY IN YORK . Thomas Allen , in his " History of the County of York , " published in 1832 , says , writing of Little Blake-street , York : " Nearly opposite to the [ Roman Catholic ] Chapel

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is the Masonic Coffee House . This tavern was originally the Roman Catholic Chapel ; but being disused as such , after the erection of the new building , it was purchased by the members of the York Union Lodge of Freemasons in February , 1 S 06 , in sixteen shares of twenty-five pounds each , and subject to a mortgage of two hundred guineas ; the alterations and repairs at that time having incurred an additional expense of two hundred pounds . Among the

parchments belonging to one of the Masonic lodges at York was a very ancient MS . on the subject of Masonry , which was found at the demolition of Pontefract Castle , in the year 16 49 , and was presented to the lodge in the year 173 S by Mr . Drake , the distinguished antiquary , who was Master in 1761 . About 17 S 7 the meetings of this lodge were discontinued , and the only member now surviving is Mr . Blanchard , proprietor of the York Chronicle , who has all the books and papers belonging to the lodge in his ( possession . GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL .

173 J . A MS . RITUAL . I am very anxious , for special reasons , to study a Manuscript Ritual of the lSth Century . Can any student , collector , or brother lend me one ? " Such will be carefully returned , and gratefully received by MASONIC STUDENT . Address the Editor of the Freemason , 16 , Great Oueenstreet , W . C .

1 74 ] OLD MINUTE BOOK . If any brother has an old Lodge Minute Book before the middle of last century , I should be truly obliged by the loan of it , and will only make use of it in so far as he approves . MASONIC STUDENT .

Lord Wolseley And The Mark Degree.

LORD WOLSELEY AND THE MARK DEGREE .

On Monday afternoon Lord Wolseley was advanced to the Degree of a Mark Master Mason at an emergency meeting of the Old Kent ( Time Immemorial ) Lodge which took place at the Hall of Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , 8 a , Red Lion-square . The brethren present on

the occasion were Bros . Jas . Moon , P . M ., as W . M . ; J . L . Mather , S . W . j John Ramsey , J . W . ; Thos . Keene , M . O . ; Henry Venn , P . M ., as S . O . ; Chas . E . Soppett , J . O . ; E . C . Mather , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Pinder , R . of M . j D . M . Dewar , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Gimingham , S . D . ; R . Leaman , J . D . ; J . E . Anderson , I . G . ; E . M . Money , D . of C . ; Geo . Graveley , Steward ; Jas . Rawles , Tyler ;

r-red . Binckes , P . M . ; Herbert Dicketts , P . M . ; William Roebuck , P . M . ; Frederck Davidson , Geo . H . Hunter , C . E . Ferry , R . H . Halford , F . J . lyler , A . J . H . Goldney , E . 1 . Storr , E . D . Hatch , the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , M . W . G . M . ; Sir Norman Pringle , Bart ., Chas . F . Matier , Geo . Ward Verry , W . C . Gilles , G . H . Gilliam , James Terry , hdgar Bowyer , Thos . Kingston . lohn Webb . Thos .

C . Walls , and Edwd . Mills . In the absence from town of the W . M . the lodge was opened by Bro . Jas . Moon , P . M . A ballot was then taken for Bro . General Lord Wolseley of Cairo , as a candidate for advancement . Proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , and seconded by Bro . Dewar . The ballot having proved unanimous Bro . Lord Wolseley was regularly advanced .

A ballot was taken tor the Hon . A . H . Henniker , Royal Arch Chapter , No . 33 , 1 . C ., as a joining member . Proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , seconded by Bro . Dewar , and proved unanimously favourable . Bro . Dewar proposed a cordial and hearty vote of thanks to the M . W . Grand Master for honouring the Old Kent with his

Lodge presence , which was carried by acclamation , and his lordship was unanimously elected an honorary member of this ancient lodge . Bro . Binckes in eloquent terms proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . General Lord Wolseley for honouring the Old Kent by becoming a member , to which his lordship replied . The lodge was then closed in ancient form .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft jftasonrg * JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , nth inst . After the routine business had been got through the VV . M ., Bro . Henry Evans vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Orlando Latrielle , I . P . M ., who had undertaken to work the installation ceremony . Bro . Capt . Heaton , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented and obligated in due form . A Board of

Installed Masters was convened and Bro . Heaton was duly installed in the chair of K . S . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . Salmon , S . W . ; Sorrel , P . M . 176 , J . W . ; Baker , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; and Frost , I . G .. Bro . Jabez Hogg , ' . P . G . D . and P . M ., who had been re-elected Treasurer , was , we regret to say , unable to attend forinvestment , he havingbecn confined to the house for some week ' s past by a severe attack of

bronchitis . Bro . Charles Atkins , P . M ., was re-appointed Secretary . The W . M . in appointing the officers instructed each one in the duties attached to his position . The appointment of officers being concluded , Bro . Latrielle addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren with an eloquence that elicited the applause of every brother who had the advantage of being present . The W . M . subsequently proceeded to initiate Mr . William Henry . The

work—considering the circumstance of their being new to itwas admirably performed by all engaged . We are pleased to notice that this lodge has a balance of , £ 233 4 s . iod ., to credit of its Benevolent Fund established in 1878 . Visitors : Col . Shadwell Hi Clerke , G . S . ; C . A . Grammer , W . M . 27 ; A . Tisley , W . M . 15 S 9 ; J . Willing , jun ., W . M . ICI ST :

J . Pigot , P . M . 12 SS ; C . Phillips , P . M . Sao ; H . Mahirer , P . M . 1314 ; J . Green , P . M . 27 ; C . W . G . Pineo , P . M 257 ; and others . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet at Freemasons' Tavern . The Grand Secretary in responding to the toast of " The Grand Officers " expressed his regret at the absence of

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his esteemed friend and colleague in Grand Lodge , Bro . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., and his pleasure in attending the John Hervey Lodge , seeing it bore , and would ' perpetuate , the name of his predecessor in the lodge of G . S . That distinguished brother having associated himself with , and taken an interest in the lodgeit was very gratifying to

, him ( the G . S . ) to find the work of the lodge carried on in such an admirable manner . The Installing Master had performed the ceremony with eloquence and ability , whilst the new W . M . had proved his capacity by his excellent working at the initiation of the brother on his right . The toast of "The Visitors" was associated with the

names of Bro . Grammer , W . M . 27 , and Bro . Tisley , W . M . 15 S 9 , who , together with several other visiting brethren , acknowledged it . The Tyler ' s Toast having been dul y honoured , the brethren separated after a most successful and enjoyable evening .

STOCKWELL LODGE ( No . 1 339 ) . —On the 17 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , the installation meeting of the above lodge was held . A previous meeting of the brethren at a lodge of emergency had disposed of the initiations , passes , and raising ceremonies , thus wisely leaving the interesting ceremony of installation uninterfered with , and as a consequence more fully

appreciated . The Bro . W . M ., B . C . H . Cocks , being absent on account of illness , at five o'clock punctually Bro . Sawyer , P . M ., sounded the gavel and opened the lodge . A number of brethren were present , among them Bros . W . F . Masters , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Kay , J . W . ; Templeman , S . D . ; Salmon , J . D . ; Moss , I . G .: Francis , P . M ., Secretary ; Pain , P . M . ; Klench , P . M . ; Besnete , P . M . ; C . L .

Boswell , London , Pollard , H . J . Pain , Hossey , Rogers , Woodrow , Hersee , Dresser , Myers , Fletcher , Harvey , J . R . Parkington , and a large number of visitors , among whom were Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., P . G . S . ; Smallpiece , W . M . 9 69 ; Buck , 453 , P . G . S . W . Essex ; De Lacey , 1706 , P . P . G . D . Essex ; E . Ayling , W . M . g 75 ; Sheering , 16 73 ; Hollington , P . M . cn-i ; Woods , P . M .

145 ; Cockburn , W . M . 13 S 1 ; Martin , P . M . 453 ; Green , P . M . 27 ; F . Pincott , 16 S 6 ; Mills , 54 S ; Youlden , P . M . 165 S , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; Schorton , 1549 ; Bull , P . M . 145 ; and Dowding , 145 . . The lodge being opened , the minutes read , and a very satisfactory balance-sheet read by the Auditors and adopted , Bro . Sawyer vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro .

Frances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , and Bro . W . F . Masters having been presented as VV . M . elect , he was duly installed into the chair of K . S . and proceeded to appoint and invest his officers in the following Order , Bros . Wm . Kay , S . W . ; Templeman , J . W . ; C . Hamerton , P . M . ( by proxy ) Treas . j H . E . Frances , Sec ; J . Salmon , S . D . ; Moss , J . D . ; and H . J . Pain , I . G . ; these appointments appeared to give

great satistaction to the members . It having been the custom in thislodge from its foundation , to appoint brethren according to seniority , that is on proof of their efficiency . Bro . Francis gave the usual addresses , performing the whole ceremony in his most able and impressive manner . Bro . Masters , in continuation of the custom of his predecessors , presented the lodge with a handsome banner and received a vote of thanks .

After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to banquet where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of "The W . M . " being received by every token of warm appreciation . Bro . Masters having endeared himself greatly to the members of the lodge , and the toast was responded to by him . " The Initiates " toast contained some sensible words of

admonition and advice , which Bio . Perkington in reply promised to profit by . The toast of ' * The Installing Master , Bro . Francis , " met with an enthusiastic reception , and in reply said that he testified to the particular pleasure he had that evening in placing one of his most valued friends into the chair of K . S . Bro . Masters' name was not only well known and honoured in the Order to which it was their privilege to belong

, but outside of it . In many of the institutions formed for the amelioration of the miseries of their fellow creatures , on the lists of many a Charity his name could be found , in every station of life from the palace to the hovel . A wise and good Providence had placed men who unaffected by their surroundings acted kindly and nobly to their fellow men , not in obedience to mere educational teachingbut

, from the inate sense of kindness and beneficence within them . He was sure many of them there that evening would also testify that Bro . Masters was deserving of all the honours they could bestow . Bro . Frances hoped the brethren would pardon this digression from the toast of his health which he heartily thanked them for so heartily receiving .

Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , in reply to " The Visitors , " complimented the lodge upon the excellence of its work , particularly on the ceremony of the evening , and thought the lodge fortunate in possessing so able a Mason as Bro . Frances , while the home they met in , the splendid repast , and the hearty welcome would be something to tell the

Gloucester Masons . Some very beautiful singing between the toasts made the evening s entertainment still more enjoyable . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . de Lacey , who with Bro . Scharton and one or two lady singers were greatly appreciated . fa

SELWYN LODGE ( No . i oi ) .-This prosperous lodge , which has now commenced the third year of its existence , held its installation meeting- on Ihursday , the 19 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . L . C . N . Nicod , VV . M ., who , as a Master should , had undertaken to install his successor , Bro . Alexander \ te f ? r ' S ' . '' who had been unanimously elected W . M . tor the ensuing year . Time was , and not so verv

many years ago , when it was an unusual occurrence for the VV . M . to install his successor , but thanks to the impetus given to I'reemasonry under the rule of the present M . W . G . M . there is a spirit of emulation in the Craft which prompts Masons not only to attain the honours but also to perform to its full extent the work appertaining to the Master s chair , so that in place of finding , as formerly , the

ceremony ot installation performed year after year by the one P . M . of the lodge who had mastered the ceremony , it is now the exception to find a Master willing to leave the chair without putting the topstonc on his year's work by installing his successor . Bro . Nicod was no exception to this good rule . He is a most efficient worker , and although from his accent apparently a foreigner , he performed his .