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consideration of the authorities that those who have purchased tickets shall be allowed to wear an Albert Hall jewel in addition to the Jubilee jewel , or if this is not thought desirable , an Albert Hall clasp to be worn with the lubilee jewel . The jewel or clasp to be specially designed ,

and obtained only through the Grand Secretary , who has the list of purchasers of tickets . I hope that this suggestion will have the advantage of your weighty support , and receive due consideration . — Fraternally yours , tmrwiNriAr May 23 rd . PROVINCIAL .

P . LAMBERT . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In 1882 , the best qualified brother I knew to undertake such a task , strove hard to solve this worthy's individuality . But it is often easier to ask questions than answer themand I fear his well meant efforts were unrewarded . —

, ( See Masonic Notes and Queries , May 13 th , 1882 , signed " MS . " ) If Bro . Rowbottom has really discovered a connection with the Great Pyramids , let me recommend him to follow it up . 1 have long had an idea that " Lambert de Lintot " was reserved for one of the biographers of the second

Millenary epoch , and therefore hail with satisfaction even a gleam of light to have him really connected vvith something more tangible than his London publisher " is a consummation devoutly to be wished . " I wish Bro . Rowbottom success , and , as evidence of my interest , let him read Royal Arch for the two capital letters after the name . This will save him time . —Yours

frater" a y' J . RAMSDEN RILEY Bradford , 24 th May .

RARE MASONIC ENGRAVING . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , There has recently come into my possession a very old engraving . It bears the following inscription : * ' To the Right Honble . the Marquis of Carnarvon , one of the

Lords of the Bed Chamber , to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , & c , Kt . of the Most Honble . Order of the Bath , Grand Master of the Antient and Honble . Society of Free and Accepted Masons . " This plate is humbly dedicated by his Lordships most Obedient Humble Servant , MONTGOMERIE , Garder of Grand Lodge . A . E . V . Meulen , Pinx ., A . V . Haecken , Fecit ., 1738 .

The engraving represents a portly man , dressed 111 a richly laced coat . He wears a fur cap similar to that worn by the present City Sword-Bearer , and grasps a huge claymore . He has a white apron withaut any ornament thereon , and his left hand rests on the square and compasses . Who was Montgomerie ? Was he the first Grand Tyler or Guarder of Grand Lodge ? Any information will ereatlv oblige—Yours fraternally , May 25 thf T . C . WALLS , P . M .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY PROVINCE OF CORNWALL . Edited by Bro . HUGHAN , Past S . G . D . of England . 1887 . We are pleased to welcome the sixteenth issue of this very useful Cornish Masonic Directory , especially as Bro . Hughm may be said to be the pioneer of this handy series of Calendars for the Provincial Grand Lodges . The names

of the new Grand Officers of England are appended , so there has not been much time lost , those which foil > w , of the Province of Cornwall dating from last year , of necessity . There are 30 lodges in Cornwall , dating from 1751 to 1886 , having 1476 members , which , singular to state , proves that there were nearly roo more brethren in 18 77 . The elaborate table gives all the numbers of members for each lodge

from that year to now , there being a gradual reduction from 1877 to 1885 , when the lowest point was reached , viz ., J 465 . We hear that this diminution is mainly due to the more rigid application of the rule relating to " arrears " of subscriptions , the common sense motto now adopted being "No pay , no privileges . " A page is devoted to each . Iodge , on which the names of all the Past Masters

years of office and provincial rank ( if any ) are duly given , after vvhich the names of the Master and Wardens are noted , with the name and address of the Secretary , so that a glance is sufficient to indicate the position , so to speak , of each lodge , from a Provincial Grand Lodge point of view , the number vvho have the right to vote at all meetings , & c . The new rules of the Provincial Grand Lodge are printed ,

which will be a great boon to the members , arid we hope that the two sermons by Bro . the Rev . E . K . Kendall , M . A ., D . C . L ., Prov . G . Chaplain , will be equally so . We are sorry Bro . Hughan has not given the usual lists of votes in the Masonic Charities , but are glad there is a

prospect of their being issued as a supplement farther on , when Bro . G . B . Pearce has completed his Stewardships . At present there are a total of 1439 votes held by officials and by brethren , thus leaving plenty of room for improvement . Bro . Hughan is always glad to exchange copies with the editors of other Masonic Calendars .

VVe gather from the various accounts that have appeared , that Bro . the Imperial Crown Prince of Germany , who has recently undergone an operation in the throat by Dr . Morell Mackenzie , is going on most satisfactorily , and that the fears that were held some time since are likely to prove groundless . It is further stated that his Imperial Highness will be well enough to visit England with his wife ( the Crown Princess and Princess Royal of Great

Britain ) and children , in order to take part in the State Festivities in connection with the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee . This news will be received everywhere with satisfaction . FURNISH ON NORMAN AND STACEY ' SYSTEM . —This simple , econo . mical system commends itself . Admitted to be the most satisfactory method . No deposit ; 1 , 2 , or 3 years' credit . —Particulars on application . Offices : 79 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Branches at 111 , Pall Mall , S . W ., and " -. Liverpool-street , E , C . ,--,

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

726 ] AN OLD-WORLD FREEMASON . I regret my thoughtless omission . The date of the will is defaced , but happily we find that amongst the appraisers of Cadeby ' s goods was one Edmund Brakynburgh , mercer , who died in 1451 . T . B . WHYTEHEAD .

727 ] AN OLD-WORLD FREEMASON ( 724 ) . As Bro . Speth ( 725 ) points out , I regard the date as most necessary information . But why should vve not read the word zona as meaning a sash used on certain festive occasions worn round the waist ?

J . RAMSDEN RILEY

A certain Mr . Woodhill held a position as Master Mason to King George I ., i . e . between Iji 4 and 1735 . What was the position ? Was it conferred by the King , and if so , who were Woodhill ' s predecessors in office ? J . RAMSDEN RILEY .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

© raft JftagoniB . STRONG MAN LODGE ( No . 45 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this old lodge was held on Thursday , the sth inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C . The following brethren were present : Bros . L . S . Fountaine , W . M . j R . E . Hunt , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Herbert , J . W . j Poller , P . M ., Treas . ; Nell , P . M ., Sec . ; Symons , P . M ., D . of C . ; Cubbon , S . D . ; Kelsey , J . D . ; Dove , I . G . ; Liddall

and Dowsett , Stwds . ; Driver , P . M . ; Humphries , P . M . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; Ayres , Byford , A Whitby , A . M . Whitby , B . S . Liddall , Carter , W . Smith , Knowlden , Bruty , Cobb , Millington , Wood , Sammes , Wilkins , Locke , and Mallett , P . M ., Tyler . Amongst the visitors there were Bros . Payne , P . P . G . P . Surrey ; Belby , W . M . 615 ; Patrick , W . M . 1227 ; Gush , P . M . 154 !; Trick , P . M .

13 66 j Lowther , P . M . 907 ; Budkin , P . M . 1365 ; Stevens , P . M . 1216 and 1426 ; Chamberlain , 160 S ; Dowling , 1757 ; Morris , 902 ; Margetts , 159 SJ Worster , 1563 ; Green , 1614 ; Fletcher , 33 ; Gore , 1924 ; Munday , 17 S 7 J Kelsey , 1178 j Eeles , 1364 ; Nowakowski , 534 ; Packer , 1571 ; Franklin Clive , 1319 ; and Bngmshaw , 164 . Ihe lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the

previous lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Byford was duly raised to the Third Degree . The ballot vvas then taken for Mr . Mark Ashford , and being unanimous in his favour , he was regularly initiated into Freemasonry , both ceremonies being very ably performed by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . 1 he Worshipful Master vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . G . Svmons , P . M ., and D .

of C , who , on the presentation of Bro . Follet , P . M . and Treas ., duly installed Bro . R . E . Hunt , S . W . and W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The ceremony throughout vvas most ably performed and vvas a great treat both to the members and visitors , and at a later period a vote of thanks was ordered to be entered on the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Svmons , thankinsr him . and as a record of the

appreciation of the brethren for his services . The VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . L . S . Fountaine , I . P . M . ; Herbert , S . W . j Cubbon , J . W . ; Follet , P . M ., ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; Nell , P . M ., Sec . ; Symons , P . M ., O . of Cj Kelsey , S . D . ; Dove , J . D . ; Liddall , I . G . ; Dowsett and Sammes , Stwds . j and Mallet , P . M . ( reelected ) , Tyler . The newly-installed W . M . addressed each

of his officers on investing them with their collars , pointing out their several duties , and vvas so au fait with his work that it augurs well for his ( successful working of the ceremonies during the ensuing 12 months . The ballot was taken for those who should represent the lodge at the forthcoming meeting at the Albert Hall , vvhich resulted in favour of the W . M ., I . P . M ., Treasurer , Secretary , and P . M .

Symons , the Installing Master . The lodge having been closed , an adjournment was made to the banqueting hall , where a splendid repast had been prepared under the personal superintendence of Bro . Wood ( Wood and Romain ) , and presided over by the W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received vvith enthusiasm .

"Ihe Health of the VV . M . " vvas proposed by the I . P . M , Bro . Fountaine , who in doing so eulogised his successor , and expressed the pleasure he had experienced during his year of office , and acknowledged the assistance he had received from the officers , and promised every assistance that lay in his power to the W . M ., to whom he wished a successful year of office .

The toast vvas received vvith good " Strong Man " fire , and the W . M . in acknowledging , thanked the brethren for their many kindnesses , and especially for bestowing upon him the highest honour in their power . It was , he said his great ambition to wear the lodge jewel , which was worn by the Master of the Iodge , and vvas always transferred on nights of installation . He trusted that at the end of the

year the brethren would be satisfied with his working and management of the lodge , and that they would say of him as they had of so many of his predecessors , " Well done . " "The Health of the Initiate , " Bro . Ashford , proposed by the W . M ., was well received , and Bro . Ashford in a suitable speech replied . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , "

said it gave him great pleasure to see so many there , and amongst them many old and personal friends . He trusted they had all enjoyed themselves both in the lodge and at the table . On behalf of the lodge he gave them a cordial welcome . The toast was replied to by Bros . Payne , P . P . G . P . Surrey , Bilby , Patrick , Gush , Trick , and Jas . Stevens , who expressed their pleasure and satisfaction at being present , and also of the lodge working .

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Bro . Stevens , in the course of his reply , promised to p sent to the lodge its history from the commencement nm " over 153 years ago . ' The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., " expressed the great pleasure it gave him in doing so . Bro . Fountaine had had a very successful year of office in all ways . He had done his work in a manner

highly satisfactory , and everything had worked smooth !* and harmoniously . In conclusion , he presented Bro Fountaine with a Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted him , and expressed a hope that he would live long to wear it . Bro . Fountaine , I . P . M ., in reply , said he could not adequately express his thanks for the way in which his had been received thanked the

name . He W . M . very sin . cerely for his kind remarks , and the brethren generall y f 0 , " the jewel , which he looked upon with pride . The VVorshipfuI Master proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . G . G . Symons , D . of C ., " and in doing so , expressed his satisfaction that Bro . Symons had consented to install him , from the fact that it was he that

had initiated him ( the W . M . ) into Freemasonry . He felt sure that both members and visitors were pleased and delighted with the way the ceremony vvas performed . Bro . Symons , P . M ., replied , and thanked the W . M . and brethren , and said it gave him great pleasure to be of any assistance to the lodge . " The Past Masters' Health " was proposed by the Wor .

shipful Master , who hoped he would have their support during his year . Bros . Driver , Smith , and Humphries suitably replied . The Worshipful Master gave " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary . "

The Secretary , on behalf of Bro . Follet ( vvho had left to catch his train ) and himself , responded . "The Officers of the Lodge" was responded to by tho Senior and Junior Wardens . The Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a successful close .

During the evening the proceedings vvere enlivened by some excellent singing , Bro . Franklin Clive distinguishing himself , as also did Bro . Packer , who sang and presided at the piano . Mr . Saunders on the violin was deservedly encored , as was Mr , Gatfield for his rendering of " They all love Jack . "

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1231 ) . —The orninary meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , thc ¦ gth instant , at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . There were present Bros . Englefield , W . M . ; Boyell , S . W . ; Esling , J . W . ; Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; Price , S . D . ; Busch , J . D . j Nevvnes . I . G . ; Davis , Org . ; Millar , W . S . ; A . C Lester

, and others . The visitors vvere Bros . Harvey , P . M . ; Hamblyn , Basil Cooke , and Cantle . The lodge having been opened in due form , Mr . Geddes vvas balloted for , and the ballot proving unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bros . Thomas J . Chowles was passed to the Degree of F . C . j Bros . W . B . Seward , F . W . Chowles and A . E . Adlard

vvere raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s . Thc work was excellent . A ballot was taken forthe other four tickets ( the VV . M . taking the first ) allotted to the lodge for the great meeting at the Albert Hall , on the 13 th June . Other business having been disposed of , the brethren

adjourned to the banqueting room . The post prandial proceedings vvere enlivened by the capital singing of Bros . Beeson , Mulford , and Harris , and bro . Price gave with effect an amusing recitation . The usual toasts were duly given and drunk , and the brethren separated after a most pleasant evening .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . - ^ emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros . G . W . Knight , W . M . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . W . ; F . VV . Dimsdale , J . VV . ; F . J . Perks , Secretary ; Davey , S . D . ; Bates , J . D . ; R . VV . Fraser , I . G . j Bruton , D . C ; Brvce and Ailowav . Stewards ; C . J .

scales , P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; G . Clark , jun ., P . M . ; and Whiting , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Dickenson , J . W . 11 S 1 ; Bruton , J . D . 1871 ; Battims , 1777 ; Hump hreys , 879 ; H . Scales , Baker , S 6 9 ; Hart , 193 ; and about torty members . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and Bro . Dazio Tronge was raised to the Sublime Degree ofjM . M . B « s ' Ward and Reid were then passed to the of F . C ,

Degree and a ballot was taken for Messrs . W . H . Richardson . and G . F . Fuller , vvhich proving unanimous , they vvere initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom , other lodge business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . , The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartilreceived ball present .

y y Bro . C . J . Scales , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Lo 1 "; : grove , I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the W . M ., ana it was received in a hearty manner by the brethren . The VV . M ., in reply , said that being only an emetS ^ meeting , he was extremely pleased to see how well he v supported by the brethren and visitors . His time was n getting verv short , but he was sure the brethren would g

the W . M . elect their hearty support , as he had had ' " hoped he should be in as good health in October as he n « enjoyed , so that he could install his successor . , r The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Healtn the Past Masters . " „ Bro . VV . M . Stiles responded for Bro . J . Willing , ? . " >¦• Treasurer , and Bro . Scales for the Secretary . , tv "The Visitors" and " Officers " came in for a W 1

reception . ., \ y . The evening vvas enlivened by songs by Bros , oz ¦ > . s M . Stiles , P . M . ; Moggeridge , Alloway , Barry , and om and a very enjoyable evening was spent . GALLERY LODGE ( No . ia 28 )—Th ^ meeting of this Iodge was held on the 14 th instant , _ resent Bros

-Brixton Hall , Acre Lane . There were p . , Pardon , acting VV . M . ; H . Massey , P . M ., - £ ' . | ' . . nas , Albery , Sec ; W . T . Perkins , J . D . ; J- H ' JLtrell . P . M ., D . C . ; ' H . E . F . Bussey , P . M . ; Thomw Miig ^ . P . M . ; R . Hancock , I . G . j C . Basil Cooke , Asst . ^ Jas . Mackintyre , VV . Macdonald , John Bune , r . ' tovvne , Jos . Capp , F . Saunders , W . J . Fisher , J . W . »• R , jie , J . C . Manning , John Allan , Chas . Lock , T- m'