British Equitable Assurance. Company.

The total ' amount assured b y 24 , 525 policies in force is £ 4 , 49 1 , 8 37 , the annua ! premium income thereon being The income of the twenty-fifth year from premiums was £ 132 , 955 , and from interest £ 28 , 214 , making the revenue of the year £ 161 , 169 . Of this sum , after deducting all outgoings , £ . 61 , 237 u ' as added to the accumulated fund , which now amounts to

£ 685 , 703 . The amount paid for death and matured claims and bonuses was £ 56 , 477 , and for surrenders £ 6 , 370 . JftHIn the cardinal points , therefore , of Iowness of mortality , growth of interest , and magnitude of Accumulated Fund , the results are most satis factor }' . The Directors again acknowledge the valuable support

rendered by the policyholders to the extension of the company ' s operations . As all have thc power to introduce one new policyholder a year all should tisc that power for their own good and that of the Company . The Directors regret thc somewhat sudden loss of Mr . Carr-Jackson . 'They have elected Mr . Clapton , F . R . C . S ., and Mr . A . P . Gould , M . D ., to fill the vacancy .

Supreme Council 33°.

SUPREME COUNCIL 33 ° .

We have received thc following circular for publica'ion . Dear Sir and 111 . Brother , 1 have the honour to inform you that the following changes have taken place in the Supreme Council , Thirty'I hird Degree . 1 . 'The " Most Puissant Sov . Gr . Commander has been

created an Earl of the United Kingdom by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Oueen , under the title of I _ a . rl of Lathom . 2 . 111 . Bro . Lt .-Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke having resigned his office as Grand Secretary-General in consequence of his being appointed Grand Secretary to the

Grand Lodge of England , III . Bro . Hugh David Saiulcman has been apjiointeel in his stead . 3 . III . Bro . the Hon . James Gibbs , C . S . I ., has been createel a supernumerary member , residing in the East Indies . The Supreme Council is now constituted as follows : —•

GRAND PATRON . III . Bro . H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., 33 '' I-lilNflRAKV MEMI ' . F . KS OF SUPREME COUNCIL . H . R . H . Arthur , Duke of Connaught , K . G ., 33 . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., 33 . SUPREME COUNCIL . 111 . Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , M . P . S . G Cnninin ( l . r .

Captain Nathaniel George Philips , Pt . M . P . S . G . Cr and M . 111 . Lt . G . Commander . ,, Major-Gencral I lenry Clerk , G . 'Treasurer-General ,, John Montagu Pulteney Montagu , G . Chancellor . „ Hugh David Sandeman , G . Secretary-General . ,, Sir Michael Costa , G . Captain of Guards .

,, Colonel Alexander William Adair , Sov . Grand Inspector-General . ,, General John Suulholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Sov .

Granel Inspector-General . „ Lt .-Colonel Shadwell Henry Gierke , Sov . Grand Inspector-General . ,, thc Hon . Dr . Robert Hamilton , Supernumerary Member , residing in the West Indies . ,, the lion . James Gibbs , C . S . I ., Supernumerary Member , resieling in the East Indies . Official letters should be addressed to the Granel

Secretary-General , No . 3 ' ,, Golden-square , W ., at which address all infornntion concerning the Ancient anil Accepted Rite can be obtained . I remain , dear Sir and 111 . Brother , vours fraternally , HUGH D . SANDEMAN , 33 . Grand Secretary-General , 11 . E . 33 , Golden Square , London , W . May 14 , 1 SS 0 .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

JACIilN AND BOAZ . 1 was quite aware of the fact that there is a question about the original date of " Jachin and Boaz , " whether it appeared in fact in 1750 or 1762 . But , on the whole , I see s 1 fa : 11 . 1 reason to distrust the distinct declaration of Oliver , that it appeared in 1750 , and that a fifth edition by Nicoll appeared in 1764 . And for this reason : He cannot have

invented the latter statement , and he had means of ascertaining the facts far superior to those of Kloss . I have myself never yet seen , I admit , an edition of 1 750 or 1762 , or 17 64 , but I am making enquiries to test thc matter , and will report progress , ( D , V , ) , in an early Freemason . Oliver is carelcss and inaccurate , but not intentionally so , and I can see ; no reason why he should state so distinctly this fact of a fifth edition in 17 6 4 , unless he had seen it or known of it . . EDITOR FREEMASON .

Since I wro'e tlie above 1 have heard from Bro . Walter Spencer as follows , who has kindly answered my query;—" It is so long since I gave up handling old Masonic books that I find , to my regret , I am unable to answer your query satisfactorily . I do not remember having ever seen an edition of J . and B . dated 1750 ; I have had one dated 176 ; , and believe that I have had one of 1760 . I left off

with the strong impression that Kloss was not only mistaken in that , but . also in various other items of English Masonic literature , 1723-17 S 0 ; in fact , I verified many of his errors , but , nnfortiimtely , I kept no notes , and have quite abandoned the subject . I think that Dr . Oliver must have seen one of 1750 —1 never doubted it . 1 have had manv editions

of works , English and French , of earlier dates than the first editions mentioned b y Dr . Kloss . " 'Thus it will be seen that , with all due deference to my good friends , Bros . Hughan and Carson , for once I feel full y sure that the Old Doctor is right . Until I am shown a first edition of 1762 I shall prefer to follow Dr . Oliver . Kloss , excellent as he i-, is not infallible . A . F . A . W .

REPLIES BY B . ' . O . HUGHAN . P . G . D ., 6 _ c . 1 . I have had an interesting letter from Bro . Dr . CD . Hill Drury , as to the special medal of No . S 5 , Harleston , and as he promises to continue his researches , my statement that the lodge members have no authority for wearing the

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jewel in question is subject to revision , if any evidence is discovered to the contrary , ishich is not likely . The lodge petitioned for and obtained a centenary warrant last year , which of course was only for the ordinary medal . Brethren will do well to note the fact that " Founders' Medals , " and all other such decorations , arc illegal , unless specially permitted by the M . W . G . M .

2 . There is a transcript ( portion only ) of an MS ., in thc possession of Bio . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , made-about 1850 , bearing the following endorsement : "Copy from an ancient parchment Roll , written in old Norman English , about the date of 1600 , and said to be a true copy of this original , found amongst the papers of Sir Christopher Wren , who built St . Paul ' s Cathedral , London . " I have

failed so far to trace it . 1 hose interested will find thc copy entitled by me "Browne ' s MS ., " in the "Masonic Magazine" for December , 1 S 79 . 3 . I know nothing whatever of any distinctive medal being worn by thc members of No . 349 , Malta ( warranted in 1 S 15 ) , alluded to by our esteemed Bro . Broadley , D . D . G . M . of Malta , etc . Shall be glad of information thereon , and also as to other points of interest from our learned brother

of Tunis . 4 . In answerto "Masonic Student , " I havetostatethatthe valuable and very scarce engraved List of Lodges by Cole of 1770 , is given entire in Bro . Gould ' s Four Old Lodges and their Descendants , as well as thc several numbers of previous and subsequent lists down to 1792-1 S 12 . All such lists are of great importance , especially those of 1731-2 and 3 ( if they could be found ) .

THE MASONIC POEM . As it may interest some Masonic students , like myself , I wish to point out that the " Lay Folks' Alass Book , " published for the English Text Society , anel edited by Canon Simmons , indirectly increases thc antiquity of our "Masonic Poem . " The " Lay Folks' Book" was written , most probably , by Jeremy , Archeleacon of Cleveland , and Canon

of Rouen , in the 12 th century , and it is , pretty certain in Norman-French . The " Masonic Poem , " which is in parts identical with " Myrc ' s Instructions , " was , as I have always contended , also written in Norman-French , anel if ever we come on Pars Oruli we shall probably find out the truth .

Pars Oculi , which has so far dueled discovery , is a MS . mentioned in William of Wykeham's will , as given to Winchester College . Is there any brother at Winchester who coulel obtain leave to search for it among the carefully preserved MS . of Winchester College and Library . A . F . A . \ V .

AMES AND AUBREY . I , for one , quite agree with Bro . Gould , that Ames must have deliberately rejected thc statement of Aubry , as regards Sir Christopher Wren , and preferred to adopt that of Anderson and " Multa Paucis . " Why he did so has yet to be ascertained . He places himself in accord with the Masonic tradition , quantum valet . MASONIC STUDENT .

THE ROS 1 CRUC 1 AN . Honest old Izaak Walton talks in his "Compleat Angler " ( 1 st edition , 16 53 ) Mr . Stock ' s reprint , page 227 , of the " 1 -osikrutions , " as if he looked on them as a veritable existent body of men . I have looked very carefully

into the history of this " Hermetic Fraternity" for various reasons , and I have come to the clear conclusion that they existed , and probably admitted Royal personages and great men among them as affiliate members . But 1 have never yet seen any solution of the " crux" as regards their position in respect of the" Rose Croix , " or modern I . osicrucianism . MASONIC STUDENT .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . — 'The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Terminus Hotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . The chapter having been duly opened , and the ordinary business transacted , E . Comps . ( as . Terry , I . ' / .. 22 S , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , pioceeded to install the Principals for the ensuing year , viz ., Comps . Rev . II . J . Hatch , M . E . Z . ; W . Pissey ,

II . ; and E . Judd , J . 'The following- oflicers were also invested , viz .: Comps J . A . Wardell , Scribe E . ; G . E . Jones , Scribe N . ; Rev . A . I . Ileaton , Prin . Soj . ; F . Wood , 1 st Asst ., and J . Girling , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; and A . Martin , Janitor . 'There were also present Comps . E . E . Phillips , P . Z . ; W . Belcham . and If . Beecher . A cordial vote : of thanks was proposed to K . Comp . 'Terry for his kindness in installing the Principals , and for his very

able rendering of thc ceremony . A candidate for exaltation having- been proposed , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed , and heartily responded to . Comp . 'Terry in an eloquent speech returned thanks for "The Masonic Charities . " The Janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings , and the companions separated after spending a most enjoyable evening .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — A very successful convocation in connection with tli ; chapter was held on the 8 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those in attendance were Comps . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., Treasurer , acting M . E . Z ., in the absence through illness of Comp . F . Walters P . P G . A . S . Middx ., etc . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . A . S . Middx .,

IL ; I " . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., J . ; J . W . Baldwin P . Z ., S . E . ; Faulkner , S . N . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . S . Haslelt istAsst . ; J . Mason , P . / .. ; Gilbert , P . G . J . Middx ., Janitor . 'The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . C II . Glover , 1423 ; !•' .. G . Wingate , 1423 ; J . Goodchild , J . D . 1 793 ; and G . M . Malm , 1423 ; and it proving to be unanimous , those brethren were dul and impressivel

y y exalted to the Degree of R . A . by Comp . Baldwin . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted unanimously m favour of Comps . W . Hammond , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , 11 .: J . W . Baldwin , ) . ; E . 'Thiellay , Treas . ; Faulkner , S . E . ; Ockenden , S . N . ; Ilaslett , P . Z . ; Gilbert , Janitor . 'I he following notice of motion b y Comp . Walls was then fully discussed , and unanimously agreed to . " 'That in future the regular convocations of the chapter be increased to four instead of three , as heretofore , the meet-

Royal Arch.

ings to be the second Saturday in the months of March , May , July , and September . " The Auditors having been appointee ! to audit the accounts one hour before the regular meeting in July next , Comp . Faulkner gave notice of motion , "That on and after March next the annual subscriptions to the chapter should be increased to thirty shillings . "

I he companions then partook of refreshment . The toasts , which were curtailed in consequence of the lateness of the hour , were given from thc chair briefly , but to the point . Comp . Walls responded upon behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Baldwin , and acknowledged by Comp " 'Thiellay , the acting First Principal , in an efficient speech '

* ' The Exaltees " followed , and was replied to by Comps . Glover , Wingate , Goodchild , and Malin . The latter companion gave some very interesting details in connection with Freemasonry abroad . The remaining toasts were dul y honoured , and the companions departed highly pleased with the success that had attended the first convocation o £ the season .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — One of the if not the most successful gathering in connection with the Cryptic Rites was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion Square . Among the numerous brethren present we noticed Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal , T . I . M . ; T . C . Walls , I . G . C . of W ., P . I . DM . ; T . Poore , acting P . C . of W . ; H . C . Levander , P . G . L ., acting C . of G . ; F . Davison , I . G . T ., Treasurer :

D . M . Dewar . I . G . R ., Recorder ; the Rev . E . Brette , D . D ., I . G . C , Chaplain ; the Rev . W . S . Moses , I . G . A . C ., Chaplain ; the Rev . A . W . Hall , the Rev . W . K . R . Bedford , Thomas Cubitt , T . Meggy , S . Rosenthal , R . L . Loveland , G . Graveley , I " . Hedges , E . Passawer , R . Berridge , A . Williams , E . Letchworth , J . E . Anderson , R . Roy , and others . The minutes of the previous council having been read

and confirmed , thc ballot was taken upon behalf of some dozen brethren for reception and admission , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The following brethren being in attendance , viz ., Bros . S . Rawson , J . T . Griffith , E . C . Mather , and J . E . LeFeuvre , were then duly admitted and received the Degrees of M . E ., R ., S ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies being carried out , and the attendant lectures delivered by the R . I . D . M ., ably assisted by Bros .

Poore , Levander , and Dewar . The election of T . I . M . and Treasurer respectively resulted unanimously in favour of Bros , the Rev . R . Portal and I . Davison . The T . I . M . having taken the chair appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . C . Walls , Deputy Master ; Poore , C . of W . ; Davison , Treasurer ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; Cooper-Smith , C . of G . ( by deputy ); H . C . Levander , C . of C . ; the Rev . E . Brette , Chaplain : W . S . Moses ,

Assistant Chaplain ; Meggy , Williams , and Roy , Marshals ); Cubitt and Anderson , Stewards ; Graveley , Warden ; and Loveland , Sentinel . A committee having been appointed to revise thc bye laws , the council was dul y and formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , where the annual festival in connection with the Order was held . The brethren were here joined by Bro . Frederick Binckes and other members

of the Grand Masters' Council . At the conclusion of the banquet " The Health of the Queen " was duly honoured . The toast of "The I . G . M . of the Order" was proposed b y the Deputy Master , and it having been most cordially received , Bro . thc Rev . G . R . Portal briefly replied . In the course of his speech , after having thanked the brethren for the hearty way in which his health had been received , he stated that he was exceedingly pleased with the progress the

Order had made in London . I hey had had the honour of admitting some of the most distinguished members of the Craft into their No . 1 Council , and he believed that the Order had a very bright and prosperous career in store for it . In conclusion he said that it had afforded him a very great amount of pleasure in coining to toevn in order to be present at the annual festival . He then proposed , in very complimentary terms , " The Health of the Newly-received

Brethren . 1 his pledge having been heartily drunk , Bros . S . Rawson and J . E . Le Feuvre duly acknowledged the toast upon behalf of themselves and colleagues . " The Health of the Officers " came next . In giving this toast the T . I . G . M . expressed his personal obligations to the members of that body generally for the manner in which they had discharged their duties , and he hoped that the

officers appointed that day for the first time would give the requirements of their respective positions their best attention , as he particularly desired that the "working " of his council should be in every way satisfactory . In concluding his remarks he coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Walls , who duly expressed his acknowledgment for the honour conferred . 'The proceedings , which were throughout exceedingly successful , then terminated .

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