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makes a very dignified and imposing figure . An excellent portrait was some years ago taken by Messrs . Marian and Co ., of Soho-square , and many lodge rooms and Masonic libraries are adorned with it . The same firm have recently introduced another portrait , which

while it possesses all the merits of the former production , appears to surpass it as a life-like and artistic presentment of the head of the English Craft . To lodges who do not possess the former portrait , wc can recommend the new picture .

The Masonic Centenary celebration at Dublin appears to have been a huge success , and we congratulate all concerned on this grand result of their benevolent efforts . It is confidently expected that nearly ^ 20 , 000 will be added to the funds of the

Institution , which , by comparison , is fully equal to the grand achievement at the Centenary of the English Girls' School at the Albert Hall in 1 S 8 S . The attendance on several days nearly reached 20 , 000 , and the spectacle was , beyond question , one of the most

attractive of the class ever seen in the United Kingdom . The ban of the church , pronounced by the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin , was as ineffective as the varied curses pronounced on the jackdaw of Rheims . The only result appeared to be the infusion of fresh energy in the good work into the already active promoters .

An important item in the business ol the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire , to be held at Newark on Thursday , June 9 th , will be the installation of Wor . Bro . Lieut .-Col . W . Newton , P . P . S . G . W ., as Deputy

Provincial Grand Master , in succession to the late Bro . Rev . Frederick Vernon Bussell . The Grand Secretary , Bro . E . Letchworth , will perform the ceremony , and will be assisted by Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . C .

By the kind invitation of Bro . Charles J . Smith , P . P . G . W . Sussex , 50 of the bigger boys of the Wood Green Institution enjoyed a visit to the Avenue Theatre on the 17 th inst ., and witnessed a capital performance

of " Diplomacy" by the members of the Brighton Green Room Club , given on behaif of the funds of the West-End Hospital for Diseases of the Nervous

System-The busiest men it is said have the most leisure , and the axiom is fully borne out in the case of many of our best known professional and business men who are enabled to devote so much valuable time to promote the interests of the various Institutions connected with

the Craft . Many are to be found on the Board of General Purposes , and the attendances during the past year have , with certain exceptions , been commendably regular . All who have so fulfilled their duties deserve

well of their fellows , but would it not be an excellent arrangement for those whose attendances have been below a certain standard to retire in favour of their more energetic brethren .

In view of this , we should like to see the attendances during the year printed in the agenda paper of Grand Lodge . Canvassing by circular , too , is a practice that would be more honoured in the breach than the observance , and wc think the Craft as a body might be

trusted to select those best fitted for the position without this assistance from the candidates . One of the most regular attendants at the meetings of the

Board during the past year has been the Vice-President , Bro . Lennox Browne , whose work in Masonry serves to illustrate very forcibly the " busy man " theory we have quoted above .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The election of brethren nominated to serve on the House Committee of the above Institution took place at Freemasons' Hall yesterday ( Thursday ) , Bro . Col . James Peters , P . G . S . B ., presiding . Considerable

interest was taken in the proceedings , from the fact that three brethien not hitherto members of the Committee had been nominated . 'The result of the election iva . s a large majority in favour of the former members , viz . ; Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , Vice-Patron ; Robert Grey , Patron ; Thomas Fenn , Vice Patron ; E . Letchworth ,

Vice-Patron ; C . Hammerton , Hon . Patron ; Frank Richardson , Patron ; James Moon , Vice-Patron ; Peter de Lande Long , Vice-Patron ; H . A . Hunt , Hon . Patron ; J . H . Matthews , Patron ; Alderman Sir Joseph Savory , Bart ., Vice-President ; and Ralph Clutton , Patron . Votes of thanks to the Chairman and Scrutineers terminated the proceedings .

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Correspondence .

I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to * ll to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]

PAST MASTERS' COLLARS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , At a recent meeting of my lodge I was informed by a very distinguished brother that I was not properly clothed , because I wore a Past Master ' s

collar , as laid down in Article 306 A of tho Book of Constitutions , 1888 , he stating that this particular item of our regalia should only be worn by Past Masters when visiting other lodges , but never in their own . As the above quoted article distinctly admits of this collar being worn " on all occasions , " I am at a loss

to understand why there should be any doubt in the matter , and should you think this letter worthy ol publication perhaps some of your readers may be able to inform me whether I am right in my reading of the regulation I quote . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , W . R . ARNOLD , May 20 th . ' P . M . and Secretary 1789 .

Reviews.

Reviews .

THE EVOLUTION OF SYMBOLIC MASONRY . By Bro . J AMES STEVENS , P . M ., PX , & c . This little brochure is a most welcome and opportune addition to the literature of the Craft , as it gives us in ' * a nutshell , " the salient features of the new Masonic history , published by the " Fraternity Co . " of Boston , U . S . A ., and Bro . George Kenning , London . Bro . Stevens has ably

condensed the chief points of this valuable work , at the same time giving his mature convictions on the subject , so that the treatise is useful in many ways , and is the best thing of the kind extant , its handy size and generally trustworthy character being special recommendations . The pamphlet is dedicated to Bro . Hughan , as "One of

England ' s chiefest Masonic Historians , " and assuredly all will agree , that as that great volume owes so much to his pen , a more appropriate selection could not be made . As the booklet extends to over So pages , it is difficult to see where any margin is allowed for the benefit of the enterprising author , who has spared neither pains nor expense to make it worthy of his numerous subscribers .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ( No . 160 . 2 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , when a large number of brethren were present , including Bros . G . Brown , W . M . ; W . H . Dresden , S . W . ; F . C . Everitt , I . VV . ; 1 . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn ,

P . M ., Sec ; A . J . Cave , J . D . ; J . White , I . G . ; J . G . W . James , D . C ; H . Uickett , A . D . C . j W . Wright , Org . ; G . F . Wheeler and G . Futcher , Stwds . ; R . A . Homan . P . M . ; W . H . Lee , P . M . ; G . W . Larter , P . M . ; W . Wiltshire , W . Littlevvood , W . Beckett , A . Meyer , C . De Penna , J . H . Richardson , C . E . Brann , H . G . Dunn , I . Goldsmid , T . Read , C . Fumagalli , R . H . Phipps , H ,

Stickland , H . G . Davenall , W . J . Clark , J . 1-orster , T . Anderson , B . Allan , R . VV . Callaway , P . Drew , J . G , Chiverton , D . Watkins , J . T . Hodgson , E . Connell , H . R . Banks , F . Heath , J . J . Franklin , T . F . Bennington , G . Tarrant , G . A . Boughtbn , R . D . Warner , E . F . Cripps , A . Coper , V . G . Stuart , F . Dainton , and E . I . Hiscock . Visitors : Bros . E . H . Barrett , J . W . 1579 ; G . R . Wheeler , 2030 ; H . Stokes , S 34 ; C . Weeden , P . M . S 13 ; J . R .

Hubbard , P . M . 4 ^ 3 , P . G . I . Surrey ; J . B . lames , P . M . 1441 , W . M . 2410 ; S . H . Matton , 4 ( N . S . W . ); W . Pine , ;; F . A . Baldwin , 21 GS ; J . H . K « w , l . P . M . 170 ; J . Kew , P . M . 179 ; R . Drinkwater , 179 ; A . E . Hughes , P . M . 179 ; W . E . Hughes , P . M . 179 . W . Gray , P . M . 14 S 9 ; G . Wells , Org . 1017 ; W . F . Whittinglon , iyS 4 ; J . Shapcott , 733 ; A . Bisacca , 1425 ; F . II . Spider , P . M . 49 j I- ' . J . Allan , 21120 ; C . Woods , S . W . 605 ; W . A . Tinney ,

P . M . i-, ig ; W . Hawtin , 1 C 77 ; ) . VV . Robinson , P . M . 15 S 5 ; W . Whittley , 15 C , P . G . D . j F . C . Allen , 1 S 05 ; H . Murrell , S . W . 30 ; E . 11 . Beer , 1471 ; VV . Begley , KJS 7 ; J . Salmon , P . M . 2045 ; W . llrett , 1311 . 5 ; W . B . Abbott ; R . J . Harris , 1135 ; A- Cox , S . D . 1471 ; P . Cooper , 7 . 4 ; J . Black , 1 S 5 ; E . Roberts , 917 , P . I ' . G . O . Essex ; E . Tlyles , S . W . 704 ; W . Whiteside , 1807 ; A .

Probyn , 172 ; VV . F . Oldham , 170 S ; | . Potter , S . D . 1 G 93 ; W . Iron , P . M . 1579 , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; C . II . Callaghan , 1278 ; T . Yardley , 15 S 0 ; VV . Harris , 177 ; W . Appleyard , 170 S ; and H . Wells , 1507 . 'The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting , and also those of a lodge of emergency , were read and confirmed . The balance-sheet was read , and

proved that the finances of the lodge were in a nourishing condition , reflecting great credit on the Treasurer and Secretary . A vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of the late Bro . A . Baker , S . D ., who had died very suddenly since the last meeting . The \ V .. \ L , Bro . George Brown , then installed in a very able and efficient manner Bro . W . II . Dresden as W . M . for the ensuintr

year . This brother appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . F . C . Everitt , S . W . ; A . J . Cave , jun ., I . W . ; I . Weston , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , Sec ; I . G . VV . James , S . D . ; J . D . White , J . D . ; H . Pickett , I . G . ; G . F . Wheeler , D . of C . ; W . Wright , Org . ; G . II . Futcher , II . G . Davenall , and E . J . Hiscock , Stwds . ; and C . Sheppcrd , Tyler . The usual addresses

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were then delivered by the Installing Master , and after several propositions had been received the lodge was closed An excellent banquet was provided by Messrs . Prolij ,, and Co ., after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Rev . W . Whitley , P . G . D . returned thanks lor "The Grand Officers" in an able and

appropriate . speech . Bro . Brown , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and congratulated him on his accession to the chair , expressing his confidence that thL . brethren would have no reason to regret the choice thev had made .

Bro . Dresden , W . M ., expressed his thanks for the compliment paid him , and his intention to exert himself to the utmost to carry out the duties of his office in a creditable

manner . "The Health ot the l . P . M . and Installing Master" then proposed by the W . M ., who congratulated Hro , Brown on his successful year of office , and on the very able manner in which he had filled the chair and installed

his successor . He had very much pleasure in presenting Bro . Brown with a Past Master's jewel , unanimousl y voted at the last meeting , and to express the hope that he would continue with them for many years as a Past Master of the Sir Hui > h Myddelton Lodge .

Bro . Brown expressed his acknowledgments in appropriate terms . The remaining toasts were then disposed of , and the proceedings terminated . An excellent programme of music was provided under the direction of Bro . Willie Wright , P . P . G . Orcr . Middx .

Paxton Lodge ( No . 1686 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberivell . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . C . H . Bryson , assisted by Bros . F . F . VV Oldfield , P . M ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . W . Mayo . as J . W . ; Damant , P . M ., Treas . ; H . E . Frances , P . P . G . D . Surrey , Sec ; Loveday , S . D . ; H . Manley , I . G . ; R . C . Jones ,

P . M . ; Harrington , P . M . ; Scott Young , P . M . 226 , P . P . G . Std . Br . E . Lanes . ; Croneen , Longhurst , Allen , VV . R . Williams , Mullens , Stimson , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . A . Matthews , P . M . 493 , P . P . G . D . Gloucestershire ; H . H . Snelling , P . M . 154 ; C . M . Morris , 1571 ; W . Willey , P . M . 9 ; J . ] . Longhurst , 3157 ; Hy . Ansel ] , 1305 ; VV . Ivory , 1269 ; W . J . Wimbolt , 170 O ; A . Cooke , 1530 ; C . H .

Kempling , 170 G ; A . J . Parker , 1269 ; and H . Maunder Williams , P . M . 19 S 6 . Alter the minutes had been read and confirmed , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . H . E . Frances , the Installing Master , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Oldfield , was presented by Bro . Scott Young as D . C , and installed into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master in the presence

of a goodl y Board of Installed Masters . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . H . Bryson , l . P . M . ; Loveday , S . W . ; Manley , J . W . ; Damant , P . M ., Treas . ; Scott Young , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . East Lanes ., Sec . ; C . VV . -Mayo , S . D . ; VV . R . Williams , J . D . ; Allen , I . G . ; II . Longhurst , Org . ; S . Croneen , Stwd . ; and Thos . Bowler , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens

were delivered by Bro . Scott Young , P . M . 226 , and that to the brethren by the Installing Master , Bro . Frances , P . M . The W . M . presented Bro . C . H . Bryson , the I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel of the lodge pattern , and alluded in feeling terms to the masterly manner in which he had

performed the ceremonies and conducted the business of the lodge during his year of office . An earnest tribute of appreciation was paid to Bro . H . E . Frances , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Surrey , for his indefatigable services to the lodge as Secretary since its formation , he having resigned that office through ill-health and failing eyesight .

Both Bros . Bryson and Frances replied in suitable terms , and " Hearty good wishes " havinir been expressed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a capital programme of music rendered by Bros . R . A . Matthews , Loveday , Manley , Potts , Croneen , Mullens , and Scott Young , under the direction of Bro . Longhurst , Oig . i and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Ubique Lodge ( No . 1789 ) . —The installation meeting of the above powerful and nourishing lodge took place at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., and was attended both by the elite ot the " Royal Regiment" of Artillery , whose motto is the patronymic of the lodge , and also a number of the most distinguished Masons of the Metropolis . ' 1 here can be no doubt that the

installation of so gallant a soldier as Bro . Col . J . Alleync , C . B ., R . A ., was the attraction . His distinguished service * to the State may be briefly thus described : He served in all the campaigns commanded by Bro . Lord Wolseley , K . C . B ., from the Red River Expedition to the Nile and Egyptian campaigns , for which he has received the medals and decorations , and also the Order of the Bath , and is now

engaged on the staff of Gen . Sir E . Wood as Adjutant of Aldershot . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Morris , W . M ., and the minutes were confirmed . A very favourable balance-sheet was presented and approved of . Bros . Lieut . T . Lacey and Quartermaster-Sergeant T . Lindsay were elected joining members , and Bro . Major W . E . Hardy was raised . Br ° - tin

Morris was then unanimously elected 1 reasurer , vice - late Bro . Capt . J . Sculley , R . H . A ., who died in February last . Bros . Lieut .-Col . P . L . Macgregor , Major R- " Murdock , and R . Paley were elected Auditors . _ Bra-Morris then proceeded to install his successor , and in the presence of a numerous Board of 1 nstalled Masters V' ^ Bro . Alleyne , S . W ., W . M . elect , in the chair of No-

where he was saluted in the several Degrees . Bro . Alley ;' appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Morns . l . P . M . and Treas . ; Major A . C . Hansard , S . W . ; »• Arnold , late R . A ., J . W . ; VV . Arnold , P . M ., Sec ; , «'' , C . Solbe , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Shackleton , S . D . ; VV . LHaley , J . D . ; F . G . Nichols , P . M . ( Hon . ) , Org . ; ' •* J ' Lawson . I . G .: Col . II . ThoniDson-Lvon . D . C ; V v- i

Brewer and F . 11 . Cough , Stewards ; and C . VVarieii Tyler . Bro . Morris then concluded a brilliantly workt'i ceremony by giving the charges . He was accorded a nea J ^ vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes the lodge , and was also presented with a handsome a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , for both of which—the vo of thanks and jewel—he returned his sincere thanks . , The lodge was then closed , and the brethren <» 9 „ ,, in the handsome Victoria Hall of the establishment . Am" *