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CONTENTS .

REPORT ! Of MASOMC MEETINGS—(' r . ift Masonry S 9 ** Mark Masonry 5 lS A Sermon ;•;¦•••, * . * , ¦ ^ Conner-ration . < £ the Albert lid ward LoJge , No . i } 83 599 Masonic Notes and Queries 599 Ma-eonicnnel ( leneral Tidings 599 l-. hrUl-i-.--s , -S-jS 600 000

The End of iSjS Cotnnet-sations " ° " The Lite Princess Altec 001 CtiKBEM-oNnEM-i- ¦ — „ , „ ,,, The Gra-nil Orient of the Netherlands lien A Onestion of Ritual Cor Con-ecration nf the l \ cnningt-on ~ Chapler , No . 1381 601 I-oil Re Meetings for Next Week 6 e > 2 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi . TITLE PAGE AND INDEX TO VOL . XI .

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BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , December 9 th , at 5 . 30 . The number of members being very limited , antl many of them being unable to be present on account of illness and other causes , as intimated by letters in explanation , Ihe meeting was but vtrv scantily attended . Unfortunately , Bro . H . Culliford

Hopkins , W . M ., was absent for the former reason . Among the visitors were Bros . Else , D . P . G . M . for Somerset ; F . Wilkinson , W . M . 41 , and Dr . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , antl P . M . 43 antl 95 8 . The latter brother was requested to open the lotlge for his namesake , which he did in the First Degree , with the assistance of Bros . Captain Dickenson , S . W . ; F . Wilkinson , acting as S . W .,

and the other officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having lien read and confirmed , the lotlge was opened in the Second Degree . The D . P . G . M . then took the chair , and I ' . M . ' . Bartrum and Gore presented to him the S . W . as W . M . elect . W . Bro . Else having completed the preliminary proceedings , antl the lodge having been opened in the Thinl D ; gree , all who had not passed the chair retired .

A Boanl of Installed Masters was constituted , antl Bro . Dickenson was very carefully and efficiently installed as W . M , On the return of the brethren , thc remainder of the ceremony was ably carried out . The following were appointee ! as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . C . Hopkins , I . P . M . and Sec ; Gore , P . M ., 'Picas . ; Rev . F . Carroll , Chaplain ; Johnson , S . W . ; Rev . Saunderson ,

J . W . ; Baldwin , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; V . Harington , I . G . ; Gazzard , Ty ler . Votes of thanks were passed to thc D . P . G . M ., and to Dr . Hopkins , for their kind and efficient assistance , to which suitable responses were made . The lotlge was finally closed at 6 . 45 , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the banquet , which was admirably served by the host , Bro . Ruble .

YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —On Monday this lotlge held its annual meeting for installation of its W . M . at the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened at 7 p . m . by thc W . M . Bro . Wm . Valentine , P . P . G . Chap ., the whole of his officers being in their respective chairs . The minutes having been read thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and thc Installing Master Bro . J .

Todd , P . M . Prov . G . Registrar took the chair ; Bro . A . Buckle , S . W . antl VV . M . elect was then introducetl antl the ceremony of installation was proceetled with . Before vacating the chair Bro . Valentine thanked the brethren for the kintlness and courtesy shown him during his year of office . The lodge being once more in the First Der-ree Bro . Buckle proceeded to appoint antl invest his officers as

follows : —Bros . W . Valentine , I . P . M . ; G . C . Baskett , S . W . ; W * . H . Gainforth , J . W . ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , P . P . G . C . Chaplain ; J . Todd , P . M . Treasurer ; G . Kirby , Secretary ; J . Tissiman , S . D . ; M . Rooke , J . D . ; T . S . Camidge , P . P . G . O ., Organist ; W . Powell , M . C ; G , Gatbult , I . G . ; T . G . Hodgson and W . H . Sampson . Stewards ; J . Redfarc , Tyler . A presentation of two

barometers was made to the lodge by Bros . Russell and Young , antl several letters antl telegrams of apology for non-attendance were read from Bro . J . S . Cumberland W . M . Eboracum Lotlge , ami others . The lodge having lein closed thc brethren adjourned to supper , when the W . M . presided . In proposi ng "The Queen antl Craft , " the W . M . matle feeling allusion to the loss sustained by

Her Majesty in tbe loss of her favourite daughter , nnd saitl tbat he wns lure that of all her subjtcts none woultl sympathise with her more deeply ihan the loyal Masons . In repl ying for "The Earl of Zetland antl the Provincial Grand Lodge , " Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , saitl that they were very happy in being ruletl o \ er by so

good a Mason as their noble brother who had proved the actual interest he took in the Craft ' s welfare , and was so f lol y backed up by his Deputy , one of the finest oltl Masons in the world . Bro . Baskett , S . W . proposed in happy terms "The Health ol the W . M ., " who hc saitl hatl already proved himself to be the right man in the right place , rhe W . M , proposed " The Installing Master ' s Health , "

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antl Bro . j . Todd , in responding saitl it hael given him great pleasure to instal a brother who he felt sure would do honour to the lodge and the Craft . The interests cf the York Lotlge were vcry near his ( Bro . Todd's ) heart , and he should spare neither time nor trouble to promote them . Other toasts followed antl a very happy and harmonious evening was passed . Amongst the members present , in

addition to those already named , were Bros . Wm . Lawton , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; F . Rawling , P . M . ; J . Hollins , W . Wilson , J . Stead , G . C . Padel , W . Smith , A . Hanson , J . Young , J . F . Stephenson , J . Bonier , ] . Welburn . | . G . Turner , W . Battye , J . Smith , J . F . Marshall , T . Tuke , J . F . Russell . T . W . Wilson , C . W . Simmons , J . Ayzes , and J . F . Wilson . The visitors

were Eros . T . 13 . Shaw-Hellicr , W . M . St . Patricks 295 ( I . C . ) . ; J . Hanly , W . M . ; W . Harris , W . M . ; B . Pottinghame , Pythagoras , 447 ; E . Harding , Portland 1037 ; E . T . Edwards , Fcnwick 1387 ; E . \ . De Sails , Aldershot H 2 i ; M . Millington . Eboracum 1611 ; W . P . Husband , W . M . ; P . Pearson . W . M . ; G . [ I . Hebblethwaitc , W . M . j A . T . B . Turner , W . M .

PENRITH . —Lodge of Unanimity ( No . 339 ) . —This old and flourishing lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday , December 12 th , at the Crown Hotel . The brethren mustered in goodly numbers as a token of respect and esteem for thc W . M . elect , Bro . Kirkbride , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., the senior member of the lodge . Thc W . M ., Bro . Thwaites , opened thc lotlge , antl the minutes

of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , he opened the lodge in the Secontl Degree . Bro . Thwaites then invited , in the name of the lodge , Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . J . W ., to take the chair as Installing Master . The W . M . then presented his successor in the usual form , and the first part of the ceremony being completed , the lodge was opened in the Master Mason ' s Degree . The

collars and jewels were now collected , Past Masters placed in thc Wardens' chairs , and all requested to retire who were below the tlegree of Installed Master . A boanl was opened , which it is much to be regrettetl is not done on all cccasions when it is r < quired . In all the other degrees the " opening" and " closing " ceremony is always performed , and why this necessaiy portion of our ritual should

be omitted in this exalted degree passes our comprehension . In the Board of Installed Masters , Bio . Kirkbride was duly and solemnly p laced in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , antl afterwards saluted , proclaimed , antl greeted by the Past Masters . The " cement" having rcceivcel proper attention from the worship ful brethren , thc board was closed in the name antl fear . The brethren of

the various degrees were then re-admiitet ' , antl the W . M . was saluted , proclaimed , and . greeted respectively in those degrees . The officers for thc ensuing year were now invested by the W . M ., and placetl in their respective chaiis , each one being appropriately addressed on his situation in the lotlge , nature of his duties , antl the teachings of the emblem of office , by the Installing Master . Bro . Bowes

then delivered the ancient addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and members , thus completing the beautiful ceremony of installation . A cordial vote of thanks was awardetl to Bro . Bowes , and carried by acclamation . After some routine business the lotlge was closed and thc brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , were an excellent dinner awaitetl them . Ample justice being done to the choice viands , antl

grace after meat being said , the toast list was considered . The loyal toasts Were followeel by those of the Masonic Rulers Supreme antl Subordinate according to rank . " The W . M ' s . " health was very cordially drank , antl attention was directed to his long services in the lotlge and to the true Masonic spirit he always evinced in his intercourse with the members . After an appropriate response the

W . M . proposed " ihe Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Bowes . " He said he hail known that brother , Masonically , for some eighteen ycars , but when . 1 couple of years since they were selected respectively to preside over the west antl soulh of the Provincial Grantl Lotlge , thcr acquaintance became much more intimate . Personally he must express his deep cbligations to Bro . Bowes , for

travelling so far in such weather to place him in the chair of the lodge . He told thc brethren he had a treat in store for them , antl he was sure that they all agreed with him that Bro . Bowes had done their beautiful ceremony full justice . Bro . Bowes in thc course of his reply , said that it had afforded him very great pleasure to install his old friend , Bro . Kirkbride , and if thc

way he had woiketl the degree was acceptable to the brethren generally , his pleasure was enhanced . He felt quite one of them , for having lived in the province and made a large circle of friends in it , he always felt " at home" when amongst them . "The Wardens and other Officers cf No . 3-m" was responded to with much ltoyalty to

one and all ^ of thc officers promising render their best services to the W . M . during the ensuing year . The evening's proceedings were agreeably enlivened by some excellent songs , duetts , & c , by various brethren , antl thc Tyler ' s loast was given at an early hour . We wish Bri * . Kirkbride ami the Lodgeof Unanimity a prosperous year .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge 1 N 0 . 673 ) —On Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., the regular met ting of this large antl flourishing lodge took pUce at the Maso : i ~ 11 ill , 22 , Hope-street , at which a la'ge number of brethren ami influential visitors werc present , when the opportunity was taken of presenting to Bro . Henry Burrows , I . P . M ., a very handsome timepiece , subscribed for by the brethren , io

addition to the P . M ' s . jewel presented to him three or four months previously . The lotlge having been opened by theW . M ., Bro . Davitl Jackson , the minutes were reatl , anil the ballot for candidates taken . Thc W . M . then proceeded to initiate two gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order , afterwards passing five brethren to thc Secontl Degree * . The general business having been concluded , the brethren adjourned for refreshments , when the usual loyal and Ma-

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sonic toasts were given antl responded to , the toast of thc evening being that of" The I . P . M ., Bro . H . Burrows . " The presentation to him was entrusted to Bro . W . T . May , Senior Past Master , and member of the lodge , who , in a few effective remarks , alluded to thc king antl active services of Bro . Burrows , and to his having personally initiated him into Freemasonry fourteen years previously . He

fe-elingly commentctl on his genial temperament , his willingness at all times , antl for many years back , to fill any of the subordinate offices to whicii he might be appointed , and his steady progress to the summit of that position , which all true Masons are desirous to attain , namely , that of the chair of a lodge , antl concluded , amid the applause of the brethren , by presenting him , in the name of the

lotlge , with the handsome timepiece as a mark of their esteem . Bro . Burrows , in replying , alluded , in feeling terms , to his long connection with Masonry , more especially to this , his mother lotlge ; the many and lasting friendships he hatl contracted , and the hope that the G . I . of the Universe would long spare him torn lint tin that friendship and esteem for the brethren which he so strongly felt .

The W . M . in proposing " The Visitors , " allueled to the many and distinguished brethren who frequented the lodge , and called upon a brother from the Warren Lodge , 1276 , to respond , which he did in a very effective speech , which was frequently applauded . A very pleasant and harmonious evening having been spent , the brethren separated at an early hour .

WOOLWICH . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — Nothing can be said on our part to increase the prestige of this lodge , antl the perfect accord and good feeling that exists among its members is a part of the system carried out by the W . M ' s . and officers ever since its origin . It is not only famous among the lodges of the province of Kent , of which it is one of the strongest and most charitable ,

but is looked up to for the excellence of its management and working ; antl those of its members and visitors who honouredit by assisting at its last meeting on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., carrietl away with them the remembrance of an evening dedicated to Freemasonry in its integrity . The fine room at Bro . ' " ucker's house , the Lonl Raglan . Burrage-road , Plumstead , was thronged , and when Bro .

T . D . Hayes , the VV . M ., took his position in the east the coup d ' ceil presentetl was at once picturesque , and exhilarating . The officers present , beside the W . M ., were Past Masters H . ,. Butler , I . P . M . ; C . Ellis , C . Coupland , P . P . r . VV . Kent ; W . Tongue , P . P . f . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , J . McDougall , W . T . Vincent , W . B . Lli . y . ! , S . W . ; E . Denlin , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Kent , and Secretary of the lodge ;

H . J . Cook , S . D . ; 11 . Mason , J . D . ; H . Pryce , D . C . J ami R . Lester , O . G . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Cha | man , J . D ., and E . Edmonds , Bros . Coupland and McDougall took their respective positions . The lodge having been opened , antl the minutes of the last mcetin-f confirmed , Bro . Baldomero De Bettotlano Lopez was admitted a joining member , Bro . H . Winter was then passetl to the Scconel

Degree , and Bio . C J . Clapham was then raised to the Sublime Degree , the ceremonies being splendidly worked by the W . M . I'he lotlge was then closed in due form , and after partaking of a recherche little supper , the company re-assembled in the room . Among them were the following visitors : —Bro . G . Spinks , P . M . 15-j 6 ; E . Bowles , P . M . 700 ; J . Warren , S . W . 700 ; I . Wilkins , J . W . 700 ;

T . E . Hassell , 13 ; J . Holloway , 706 ; D . Cook , 687 ; T . Hollyman , I . G . 1536 ; H . A . Watkins , 153 6 ; G . Kennedy , Sec . 1536 ; VV . Wright , 153 6 , and C . " Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason ) . Having given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . gave the provincial ones , so much honoured in this lodge , and as there were two Past Grantl Officers present he asketl them to respond to

that of Lord Holmesdale , P . G . M . and Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M . antl the rest of the officers . Bro . Tongue said Lortl Holmesdale had always expressed his satisfaction atthe prngres *! matle by the Pattison Lodge , antl had told him that it was a large anil a gootl lodge . He was sorry that his Lordship lived so far from it , or he believed that he would be pleased to be with them often . ( Cheers ) . Bro .

Coupland , saiel he had been responding for Bro . Eastes , anil the Grintl Officers so often , that he felt glad Bro . Tongue was present to do that honouretl duty . But they seemed determined to hear what he hail to say , antl so he must say something . ( Hear , hear ) . Bro . H . Eastes was not only a gootl man but a gootl Mason . His kindness was the theme of all who came within his sphere . He had

thrice visited the lodge , antl he felt sure he would some day visit them again . ( Cheers ) . He had rather cxpectedCol . King , the G . J . W ., to bj present that evening . If he had been , they woultl have seen of what stuff Lorel Holmesdale miele his officer ? . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Butli r rose to propose thc toast of " The W . M ., " anil saitl it was " out of the fulness of the heart the mouth speakcth . " They

had been at that end of the room talking about the electric light , antl in so doing they were only following out their instruction as Craftsmen , to study the hidden mysteries of nature antl science . They coultl not fail to have become deeply interested in the electric light , nor in speaking of the position of their VV . Master coultl he use a belter illustration than this

wondcrlul development < f science . The VV . M . represents the dvuamei . magnetic machine—Ihe origin and force of our power us a lotlge—while ihe fixed mignecs are the Past Masters . The officers act as the rolluuites and brushes to convey the force an 1 t-piiit of the VV . M . ; the brethren constitute the electric circuit , which receives antl circulates this spirit . One of the chief difficulties experienced in the

electric apparatus was thc production of several lights in one circuit . Brethren , the difficulty is solved , for there were numerous li ghts in their circuit , some brilliant antl more powerful than others , but all equally valued ami valuable . Some that might now be considered latent would , like the extra violet rays of the prismatic colours when brushed over with sulphate of quinine , burst into a