Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 4 7 Royal Arch 4 1 / Scotland 417 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Somersetshire 417 Grand Lodge of New York 420 Masonry in France 421

Consecration of the Sandgate Lodge No . 1430 422 The Royal Charter 423 fjew Masonic Mall in Philadelphia 423 Rings and Signets in Masonry 424 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Testimonial to Dr . Rogers 424

Reviews 425 Masonic Notes and Queries 425 The Crystal Palace 425 Consecration of a Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge 426 Poetry 4 > Lodge Meetings for next week 427 Advertisements 41 ; 416 427 428 429 430

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

^ Craft H & tsoircg .

LEBANON' LODGE ( NO . 1 , 326 ) . —The regular meeting of this well-established lodge was held on Saturday , June 21 st , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., Sec , opened the lodge at the specified hour . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .

Ballots were unanimous in favour of the admission of Bros . [ . C . U-ssel , 414 . ; H . J . Greea , 127 . 5 ; R . W . Will ' iams , 127 . 5 ; and C . W . Williams , 1275 , as joining members ; and for Messrs . J . Hurst , J . Morrison , and J . R . Craft , as candidates for initiation . Bro . J . T . Moss ,

P . G . S . D . Middlesex , W . M ., initiated Mr . J . R . Craft ; Bro . F . Walters initiated Messrs . Hurst and Morrison into Freemasonry . He then passed Bros . G . S . Streeton , B . Mayer , P . From , H . Jensen , and H . W . F . Fellows to the second deeree ; and raised Bros . G . Shott , J . Wallis , i

vriiiuvv . > . ., j . x ... r .-i . j i ¦*• • ¦ = *~ ¦• ¦ - ( 1309 ) , and W . Simmons ( 201 ) , to the third degree . The work was well done . The elections proved unanimous for—W . Hammond , P . M ., S . D ., as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year : S . Wicker . s , P . M ., as Treas . ( reelected ); J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . W . Hammond ,

P'M ., S . D ., the W . M . elect , agreed to accept the office of Steward to represent the lodge at the Girls' School Festival in May . Several candidates for initiation , and brethren for joining , were proposed , which closed the business . There were present , besides those named . —

tiros . 11 . A . Dubois , S . W . ; J . XV . Baldwin , J . W ., J . Gilbert , J . D . ; J . Hay ward , I . G . j H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . ; f . E . H . Ross , E . Hopwood , P . M ., C . W . Fox , E . H . Thiellay , R . Laurence , C . Heitzmann , W . Vine , and others . The

visitors were Bros . T . Band , P . G . S . B . Devonshire , P . M ., 39 ; J . Sims , 834 , and others . Refreshment followed labour . LANCASTER . —Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1 353 ) - —The regular meeting of this nourishing lod ge was held on Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., at

t ! ie Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , when the ' V . M ., Bro . J . Barrow , presided , and was supported by Bro . Bell , S . W . ; Bro . Heald , J . W . ; Nro . J . Acton , S . D ., Acting Secretary ; Bro . Williams , Acting S . D . ; Bro . Coulon , J . D . ; Bro . Wolfenden , I . G . ; and a goodly number of other brethren and visitors . Two brothers were

passed , two initiated , and one candidate proposed . After-other business , the brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year . The ballot was taken in the Usual form . Bro . Bell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and we congratulate Bro . Bell on h js elevation to so distinguished a position . The ¦ 1 ' ieasurer , Bro . Holmes , was re-elected .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BRADFORD . —Chapter of Moravia ( No . . 387 ) . — the usual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Shipley , on the 13 th inst ., Comp . J- Gaunt , M . E . Z ., presiding , the other officers tor the year being Comp . Wm . H . Holmes , H . ; N . Walker , J . Fred . W . Booth , S . E . ; J . R . ^ iley , S . N . ; F . Murgatroyd , P . S . ; Chas . Roe-

Royal Arch.

buck , and G . G . Atkinson , Ass . Sees . ; Thomas Denby , Treas . ; and J . J . Holmes , Janitor The business and working of the chapter was gone through in that admirable style which always characterises Comp . Grant , after which he invited the visitors and all other companions to supper , which was excellent , and well served

in the refreshment-room . The visitors present were Comp . Wm . Beanland , M . E . Z ., and William W . Barlow , of the Chapter of Charity , 302 , and John Beanland , of the Chapter of Sincerity , 600 . We are glad to hear that much new blood has been infused into this ancient chapter , and that it is in a fair way of again assuming its legitimate position in the provinces .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW .--Lodge St . M / ingo ( No . 27 ) held its usual monthly meeting on the 19 th at 213 , Buchanan-street , G . Sinclair , R . W . M ., in the chair ; D . Butler , S . W . ; J . Stilter , J . W . The lodge having been raised to the third degree , Bros . J . Lawrence and ' A . Gregory were

admitted , and a request having been preferred from St . John ' s No . 3 Bis ., Bro . J . Adams of that lodge was also admitted to take this degree , which at the request of the R . W . M . was worked by Bros . Bain , P . M . 103 ; McDonald , R . W . M . of 73 , acting as S . D ., the work was admirably

performed . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Master intimated that they were honoured with a large deputation from the committee to receive the American brethren , and called on each to address the lodge . The object in view was then urged on the notice of

the members—Bros . B . R . Bell , No . o ; G . B . Adams , No . o ; R . Fraser , 27 ; G . W . Wheeler , 73 ; J . Porteons , 360 ; and J . Johnson , 419 . The lodge was then called to refreshment , when , after the iisnal loyal and Craft toasts had been dul y honoured , the R . W . M . gave the health of ijio . r . oau ., ^ , _ r nr . ~ . Mii-tivjmnton . who . in

reply , expressed the pleasure it had given him , as an English Mason to renew his visit to St . Mungo Lodge , where he had been so kindl y received on a former occasion , also his gratification of witnessing such excellent working , at the same time regretting that there should exist so much difference in the modes of working on dilferent sides of the Tweed . The toast of the

" Visiting Brethren " was then responded to by Bro . Adam , of Mother Kilwinning , and Bro . Stracker , of 419 , as representing the oldest and youngest lodges present . Bro . Johnson proposed the " Masonic Press . " Bro . G . W . Wheeler , in his reply , while regretting with Bro . Gadsby

the variation in the modes of working in the two countries yet , said that by the aid of the press , that , as well as other anomalies might be cured . Bro . Wheeler proposed " Prosperity to St . Mungo Lodge and long life to the R . W . M . "

The visitors , who at this stage of the proceedings equalled the members , having duly honoured this , Bro . Sinclair replied in suitable terms , and the T y ler ' s toast brought this pleasant evening to an agreeable termination .

GLASGOW . — The St . Mungo Encampment had their usual monthly meeting on June ifjth . There was a large assemblage of the Knights present on the dais , the M . N . C ., R . Bell ; B . Butler , P . C . ; Capt . Shanks , 18 P . E . C . ; G . W . Wheeler , R ; and J . Chalmers , M . D .

The first business was , conferring the honour of Knighthood upon J . Chalmers , M . D . Further arrangements were then made for tha reception of the American Fraters . The whole of the Sir Knights present appeared in the new clothing supplied by Sir Knt . Kenning , with which they were so well pleased , that they ordered an additional

twenty , so as to be able to supply all the members who may wish to appear in the City Hall on the 27 th . The case of the widow of a deceased Knight was brought before the Encampment , and her immediate necessities relieved by a small grant , and the Encampment closed in peace and harmony .

SURREY MASONIC HALL COMPANY . —A weekly contemporary states that Bro . Edwin Lillifant , public accountant , has been appointed auditor to the above company . The name should be Sillifant .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Somersetshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF SOMERSETSHIRE .

Some few months ago there was a very general opinion prevalent among the Mark Brethren of the Province , that a proper time had arrived when a new Mark Master Masons' Lodge might with propriety be formed for the biethren at Yeovil , according !) ' as time advanced this feeling

became so popular in the district , that it was at length determined to put this expressed wish of the brethren into a practical form , by presenting a petition to the M . W . G . MM . M ., Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal , praying for a warrant of constitution to open a new Mark Lodge

at Yeovil , under the title of " William-de-Irwin " Lodge so named as a just compliment to the very W . Deputy P . G . Mark Master , Bro . Capt . F . G . Irwin , of the affectionate admiration of his many striking virtues as a just and upright man and true Mason , whose courteous manner , and

willingness at all times to serve a brother or friend , have endeared him to all , whose privilege it is to know him . The M . W . G . M . M . M ., responded to the petition by at once issuing his warrant and the R . W . the Prov . G . M . M . Master , Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , fixed Thursday ,

June 12 th , for the consecration of the William-de Irwin Mark Lodge No . 162 on the roll of the G . M . Lodge of England . His lordship honoured the promoters of this new lodge by holding at the same place and on the same day his annual meeting of the Provincial

Grand Mark Lodge , sccordingly a very numerous assemblage of Grand Officers , Prov . Grand Officers , and other Mark brethren of the province , who were anxious to testify the high esteem in which they held his Lordship , mustered in strong numbers . His lordship ' s many public duties preventing him being present , the day ' s

programme was efficiently carried out by the respected Deputy Prov . G . M . M . M ., Bro . Capt . Irwin . Shortly after high twelve the V . W . D . P . G . M ., accompanied by the Prov . Grand Mark Officers , entered the lodge room in prucession , and the Prov . Grand Lodge was then opened in solemn form .

There were present , Bro . Capt . F . G . Irwin , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; Major General Gore Boland Munbee ( J . P . ) P . M . 102 , and P . Prov . S . G . Mark Warden of Somerset ; F . Vizard , P . M ., Prov . S . G . Mark Warden j W . S . Gillard , P . M ., Prov . Grand Senior Mark Warden

R . C . Else , W . M . of Lodge 156 , Prov . G . M . O . ; XV . H . Davies , Prov . G . S . O . ; Benjamin Cos , W . M . designate ot Mark Lodge 162 , Prov . G . Secretary ; A . W . Butter , W . M . elect of Mark Lodge 128 , Prov . S . G . Deacon ; S . Jones , S . W . of Lodge 102 , Prov . J . G . Deacon ; B . Atwell ,

Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; W . L . Gaskell , Prov . G . Organist ; J . Fry , Prov . G . Steward ; Himbury , and Skinner , P . G . Tylers ; Bros . A . W . Scott , P . M . and Grand Steward , Grand Mark Lodge ; Edmund White , P . M . ; E . Earle , Thomas Sherring , the Rev . M . Shackleton , J . B .

Colthurst , R . G . Long , Wm . Munro , R . S . Chant , D . Belfield , John Chaffin , Wilton Proors , Thos . H . Holroyd , H . Amor , Commander T . Townshend , J . H . RyalJ , G . F . Tuckey , J . Skinner , J . J . Himbury , T . W . Male , and many other brethren .

The first business was the confirmation of the minutes of the previous lodge meeting , after which , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . T . Payne , Prov . Grand Mark Treasurer , the Prov . G . Secretary read the annual financial report , which had been audited and found correct .

In accordance with article 53 , Grand Mark Lodge Constitutions , which provides that the M . W . G . M . and Prov . Grand Mark Masters shall be elected every three years , the Right Hon the Earl of Carnarvon ' s present term of office as Prov . Grand Mark Master of the province of

Somerset , will expire at the next annual meeting . It was proposed by the V . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Mark Master , and seconded by the Prov . S . Grand Mark Warden , that the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , present Right Worshipful

Prov . Grand Mark Master for the province of Somerset , be nominated ( in accordance with article . 55 , Grand Mark Lodge Constitutions ) , as the Prov . Grand Mark Master Mason , for the year 18 74-3-and-6 , and that the Right Worshipful Brother be earnestly requested to continue to