Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

CORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — B gSftM « onry 343 Roval Arch 34-1 Ancient and Primitive Rite 344 Scotland 345 Masonic Notes and Queries Mi Freemasonry in Mourning 345 Mwonicand General Tidings 346 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys 34 ' KOV- " ' (

,,. ! j-h ,. London Masonic Club 34 6 « , Vnreme Grand Chapter 347 Centennial Re-union of Knights Templar in Philadelphia 347 Vest Yorkshire ' ¦ 34 ^ 1 0 ge des Philadelphes et La Concorde Rcunis 848 C ORRESFOKDEXCE : — . The Masonic Magazine 349 The Grand Lodge of Egypt 349 The Last Quarterly Communication 349 Information Wanted 349

Swedenborgian Rite 349 Freemasonry Exprobrated 35 ° The Installation Engraving 35 ° A Word in Season 3 So United States 35 ° A Caution—Spurious Grand Lodge 35 ° Reviews 35 ° Freemasonry in South Africa , 35 r Grand Lodge of Canada 35 1 Masonic Meetings for next Week 35 ' Advertisements i-ii . iii . iv . v . vi .

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* Craft ltat * B WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this old lodge took p lace on Wednesday , thc 12 th inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , William-street , Bro . Pownall , late W . M . of the United Military Lodge , being placed in the chair as W . M . lor the ensuing twelve months . Bro . G . Davics , P . M ., worked the ceremony , which was witnessed by a number

of the brethren of the neighbouring lodges , in rare style . The following officers were invested : — Bros . G . W . Reed , S . W . ; J . Moore , J . W . ; H . C . Sycr , Sec ; J . Henderson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hutton , S . D . ; N . Brown , J . D . ; J . J . Reilly , I . G . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . After the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Carnclly , the retiring W . M ., the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned

to Bro . Lockey ' s Hotel , the New Falcon , at Gravesend , where a supur ' o banquet awaited them . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the rest of the evening was enjoyed in harmony , Bro . W . Sallenger having charge of a quadrille party , who , with the assistance of Mrs . Sallenger , sang a charming ar . d varied selection of thc most popular music of the day . Wc wish

this distinguished lodge , whose century is nearly if not quite accomplished , every success and prosperity . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . z- , ()) . — An emergency meeting of the old mother lodge of this province was held at the Freemasons' Hall , , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . Malcolm McAllister , W . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., supported by Bros .

Clement Stretton , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; A . Palmer , P . M . P . P . G . P . ; G . Statham , S . W . ; Clement Edwin Stretlon , J . W ., P . P . G P . , Samuel Cleaver , Sec , Piov . G . Steward ; C . Gurden , Trcas . ; G . Manton , J . Roadknight , T . Coltman , W . M . Randall , and others . Thc members may congratulate themselves on thc success of the lodge during the present year , a success that will

doubtless be marked by the same results with which it is always attended where the true principles of Freemasonry arc studied and reduced to practice . 'The sister lodges on this as on former occasions were strongly represented , and evidenced by their numbers a determination to maintain that intercourse of sociality and brotherly lave which is admitted to be the foundation , and cope tone , the glory ,

and cement of this ancient and honourable institution , and a distinguishing characteristic of Leicester Masons . 'The visitors present included Bros . W . T . Rowlctt , W . M . $ 13 ; E . Mason , W . M . HQi ; T . Worthington , W . M . no ; J . T . Thorp , P . M . ; F . I . " Baines , P . M . ; Dr . Clifton , P . M . ; R . A . Barber , P . M . ; J . S . Clarke , P . M . ; J . Harran , P . M . ; Dr . Meadows , | . D . ; E . Watson , Steward 13111 ; J .

Young , J . D . ; Rev . C . 11 . Wood , and McDonald , 15 ( 10 1 . 1 . Ewing and T . R . Pickering , Stewards 52 . ? . Bro . William Mollard Randall , a townsman , and a distinguished officer in thc American navy , was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , and Mr . Henry Hardy Peach was duly initiated inti thc mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies were ably performed by

IheW . M ., and Bro . Rowlett , W . M . 523 , kindly presided at the organ . After the lodge was closed the usual loyal toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Harran responded foi " Thc Visitors , " and , although bordering upon eighty years of age , his venerable and stalwart form was a conspicuous figure in the lodge . Regular and precise in saluting during the ceremonies , memory revived to him

many past scenes since he was initiated in 1825 . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent songs , and the brethren separated after an evening spent with the utmost gocd feeling , cemented by mutual endeavours to promote each other's happiniss . LIVERPOOL . —Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) . — ' he annual summer celebiation of the members of this

lodge took place on Wednesday and Thursday , the iqth a "d 20 th inst . The lodge was called for installation pur-Poses at 5 o ' clock on Wednesday evening at the Masonic '' all , when and where the chair was taken by Bro . Shaw , * W . M ., who was supported by Bros . W . Cottrell , ' •»»¦; J . Holland . P . M . ; W . Boulton , P . M . ; J . R .

§ ° epcl , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Wilson , S . W . ' ( the VY . M . elect ); . J . Houlding , J . W . ; W ; J . Lunt , P . M ., , < as , ; . H . Ashjnore , Sec ; J . Goodman , S . D . ; J . = >• Cuthbert ; J . D . P . W . C gltsby , I . G . ; T ; - .. Wcbb £ i ™ " ' » ' ^ "S' J-. B . oyle , . ) . Marsh , ' J . Brooks . ° a . ni , \ V .. Afhjtrton / S " . ' Campbell . W . Gaikell , J , ll » ugh im , C ? . Lunt , w . Kent , T . ' H . Cartfulf , R . ' V , ' ,

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Gow , J . Holden , J . Cavenah , J . W . Worrall , J . Cave-Browne-Cave , T . Cunningham , W . Davies , T . Ashmore , P . M . ; R . A . Webster , C . P . Raymond , J . R . Broadbent , C . Smallwood , R . Leason , E . Morgan , J . Bishop , J . Bunter , J . Smith , L . Bagnall , T . Churton , G . Graham , R . Evans , W . Lowe , E . Thompson , J . E . Hollis , J . Beesley , and J . Hunter . The list of visitors included Bros . T .

Chesworth , W . M . 1576 ; J . Marshall , S . W . 1547 ; R . H . Evans , W . M . 292 ; J . J . Rose , P . M . 249 ; j . Davisc-n , P . M . 724 ; J . W . Burgess , S . W . 1325 ; C . Leedham , P . M . 220 ; J . Jacobs , 721 ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; W . T . May , P . M . 673 ; H . Pearson , P . M . 249 ; J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 ; J . Wood , Treas . 1094 ( " Freemason " ) ; H . Jackson , P . M . 1393 ; P . B . Gee ,

P . M . 1264 ; J . Pemberton , P . G . S . ; W . Vaughan , W . M . 724 ; and the Rev . G . H . Vernon , P . P . G . C . Bro . T . Shaw , the retiring W . M ., concluded his year of office by placing Bro . W . Wilson in the chair of W . M . in a most impressive and efficient manner . A special vote of thanks was subs ^ quently ordered to be recorded on the

minutes , recognising the able manner in which Bro . T . Shaw had performed the installation ceremony . The following officers were invested for the current year : — Bros . T . Shaw , I . P . M . ; J . Houlding , S . W . ; H . Ashmore , J . W . ; W . J . Lunt , P . M ., Treas . ; J . S . Cuthbert , Sec . ; P . W . Oglesby , S . D . ; T . Webster , J . D . ; J . J . Boyle , I . G . ; T . H . Carefull , S . S . ; J . Beesley ,

J . S . ; J . Hunter , A . S . ; J . Holland , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . F'isWock ( by proxy ) , Organist ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . A jewel was presented to Bro . Shaw , I . P . M . A handsome banner was given to the lodge by the W . M . ( Bro . W . Wilson " , thc gift being presented in the W . M . ' s name by Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . On thc motion of Bro . P . M . Cottrell , seconded by Bro .

P . M . Holland , it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the lodge to Bro . W . Wilson should be recorded on lhc minutes . lt was also resolved that a sum not exceeding fifteen guineas , which will probably be supplemented by thc private subscriptions of the brethren , be voted from the funds of thc lodge to puchasc some suit-, able testimonial for presentation to Bro . W . J . Lunt , P . M .

as a recognition of the efficient manner in which he has fulfilled the duties of Treasurer for several years . At the conclusion of business the brethren sat down to a supper , and . during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . On Thursday morning about 300 ladies and brethren proceeded by train from Lime-street to

the neighbourhood of thc Overton Hills , Frodsham , where a most enjoyable pic-nic was held . The arrangements were of the most satisfactory kind , and every officer connected with the lodge—from the W . M . to the youngest Steward—exerted himself to contribute to the general enjoyment The creature comforts were abundant ; the means of recreation varied and ample ; and the weather

was everything which could be desired . After one of the most enjoyable pic-nics , the party returned to Liverpool shortly after ten o ' clock . THE ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 857 ) . —The usual meeting uf thc above lodge was held on Tuesday , July 18 th , at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Theie were preserit Bros . Crouch , W . M . ; Adams , S . W . ; Goolen ,

J . W . ; Wynn Williams , M . D ., S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; Newton , I . G . ; Harrison , P . M ., Treas . ; Frances , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Surrey , Sec . ; Shuck , Bragg , and King , P . M . ' s ; Raven , Mellick , Hamilton , Russell , Loyd , Levington , Harris . Visitors : Bros . Sands , P . M . 1401 , Japan ; W . Martine , Pride of Bcrum . The business of the evening was to initiate Mr . J . S . Raven into Freemasonry , to pass

Bros . Raven and Loyd , and to raise Bros . Harris , Russell and Fryer . The ceremonies were admirably performed by the W . M . ar . d his officers , this being the first time for some years when all the ceremonies had been attempted in this lodge by the W . M . Bro . Crouch's performance of the duties elicited much praise from the brethren and visitors , and not only shows the good fruit of the lo l . ; e of

instruction formed in connection with St . Mark's Lodge , but reflects great credit upon its Preceptor , Bro . Francis . The brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , were the musical talent of the biet'iren contributed to the enjoyment of the evening . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic

Hall , Gower-strect , on Wednesday evening , June 5 th , at 7 . 30 p . m . 'The brethren present were Bros . S . Pipes , W . M . ; T . Iliffe , P . M . ; W . Hcathcote , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , ] . W . ; M . H . Bobart , Treas . ; G . Pipes , Sec ; M . Ii . Bobart , as S . D . ; J . H . Biggs , as J . D . ; W . B . Ilcxtall , I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler , Butterfield , Pakemaid , Hipi'on , Hcpworth , Manton , Sterle , Whales . Visitors :

Bros . Gabon , 731 ; Berry , P . M . 325 , Salford , Manchester . The lodge was opened in the F'irst Degree . The ballot was taken for Bro . Percy Wallis , St . Oswald Lodge , 850 , as a joining member , who was duly elected . Bros . Johnson and Lane were passed to the Second or Fellow Craft Degree by the W . M . The working tools were presented to Bros . Johnson and Lane by Bro . J . Iliffe , P . M .

The lodge was afterwards resumed in the First Degree . After other little business had been brought forward , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned to the first Wednesday in August . Many of the b . elhren afterwards partook of supper , after which the evening was enlivened with songs and toasts , which were thoroughly enjoyed by those who remained . The Tyler ' s toast being given shortly after eleven , the evening was brought tea close .

LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual summer pic-nic in connection with . this , lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th , inst ., when , about forty ladies and brethren : started , from Lime-street , ; Station , Liverpool , for Lymm , where a most pleasant day'was spent . - The patty started by special saloon , oairiaga about ten o ' clock , arid armed at . Lyrarri : shCTily ' after * ele , ' , en c ' clcck , whereacenmrncdationof , th ; racst : ceqaplete . > kind . tfe . s found at the hotel immediately Adjoining the station .

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Amongst those who were present , and contributed greatly to the success of thc out-of-door festival , were Bros . W . Healing , W . M . ; Dr . E . M . Sheldon , P . M . ; D . W . Winstanley , P . M . ; A . Jarvis , S . W . ; T . W . Winstanley , J . W . ; J . Wood , Treas . ( "Freemason" ); A . Birch , S . D . ; and others . The expenses of the pic-nic were defrayed by those present , without encroaching at all on

the lodge funds , and the W . M . generously provided the implements for the various numerous games , and any money won at any of these games was placed in the charity box of the lodge . A very sumptuous dinner and substantial tea were served , and the greatest pleasure was realised during the long pleasant summer run into thc country . The W . M ., after dinner , gave the usual loval

and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dr . Sheldon proposed " The Health of Bro . W . Healing , W . M . " and Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lowe responded to the toast of " The Ladies . " After a most delightful day the party returned to Liverpool about ten o ' clock . HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — This prosperous and flourishing lodge held its regular

meeting on Saturday , July 15 th , at the Red Li m Hotel , Hampton . Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . P . A . G . D . Middlesex , and P . G . S . D . Middlesex , designate , W . M ., opened thc lodge . The minutes of thc previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed , and signed by the W . M .- The ballots were declared to be unanimous in favour of the admission of Bro . B . Sharp , P . M . of several lodges , as a joining

member , and Mr . David Smith as a candidate for initiation into Freemasonry . Bro . Frederick Wallers , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., the veteran Secretary , took the chair , and in an able manner installed Bro . Edwin Gilbert , W . M ., who appointed as his officers Bros . H . A . Dubois , I . P . M . ; C . W . Fox , S . W . ; R . W . Williams , J . W . ; S . Wickens . P . M ., Trcas . ( rc-invested for fifth time ) ; F .

Walters , P P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ( reinvested for seventh time ) ; John Hammond , P . M ., S . D . ; J . B . Shackleton , J . D . ; W . Mitchell . Org . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . M ., I . G . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . and Sec . ; G . Shott , D . C ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Symcs , C . S . ; B . Meyer , Steward ; and T . W . Stone , Steward ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , Tyler . The W . M ., Bro . E .

Gilbert , proved his proficiency by the admirable style lie initiated Mr . David Smith into the Order . A vote ot thanks was given ( and recorded on thc minutes ) to Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , for doing the ceremony of installation . Some candidates were proposed for initiation , and other business done . The lodge was closed and adjourned until August . Banquet and dessert followed .

During the evening the handsome P . M . 's jewel , value , seven guineas , voted from the lodge funds , was presented to Bro . H . A . Dubois , who in a suitable speech acknowledged the gift . Some good songs and excellent recitations were given during the evening . Thc dinner and dessert was served under a tent , which added to the com fort of all concerned . There were present , in addition to

those already named , Bros . W . Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; B . Sharp , P . M . ; Jesse Smith , * H . Gloster , and many others . The visitors were Bros . M . Levy , 188 ; J . Wyer , S . W . 1314 ; G . Regan , 55 ; H . Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; J . B . Lstugley , W . M . 1423 ; S . Hill , P . M . 141 ; T . W . Ockenden D . C . 1 ci 2 ; C . Pawley , jun ., 33 ; W . Alder , 901 ; J .

W . Gill , 170 ; and others . HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , 19 th July , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . Baxter Langley , W . M ., the lodge was opened by Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M , Sec . Bro .

H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , P . M ., took thc cha ' u . Soon after the W . M ., Bro . John Baxter Langley , arrived ( he having missed a train , which caused his being late ) , who at once occupied the Solomonic chair , and presided over the lodge lor the remainder of the meeting " . He in his usual able manner , initiated first Mr . Wm . Swindlehurst , then Mr . Frederick Frampton Beard , doing the

ceremony completely twice over , thereby fulfilling the wishes of the R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Burdett , who objects in his province in auy lodge to have more than one candidate for initiation admitted at once . 'This completing the business for which tl . c emergency was called , the lodge was closed . There were present also Bros . Benj . Wright , Assist . Sec ; E . W . Devereux , S . D . ; H . Faija , C . E ., acting as J . D . ;

A . F . Loos , I . G . ; W . Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; Dr . Gilles | ie , E . Beckwith , and others . 'The large list of visitors ( for an off meeting ) were Bros . B . Sharp , P . M . 84 ; E . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , & c . ; E . Gilbert , W . M . 1326 ; J . B . Shackleton , J . D . 1326 ; T . Butt , 907 ; and others . lt was annojneed in the lodge that Bro . II . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , on the

recommendation of thc Lebanon Lodge , 1326 , had bece nominated as P . G . S . D . Middlesex , and F . " Walters , P . IG . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec , on the recommendation ol Acacia Lodge , 1309 , had been nominated P . G . J . D . Middlesex . Both brothers were warmly congratulated on their good fortune , and the appointments gave great satisfaction , as both brethren are well-known hard workers in

the Order . A cold collation followed labour . 'The members left early to return lo thc metropolis . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — An emergency meeting of this flourishing provincial lodge was convened on the Sth at the Lion Hotel . Among those present were Bros . E . Hopwood , W . M . ; S . Hill , P . M . and S . W . j Bond , W . M . ( Dobie ) , acting J . W . ; W . Hammond . P . M ., P . J . GJD . of Middlesex , I . P . M . and acting Secretary ;

Walls , acting S . D . ; Ockenden , D . C , acting J . D . ; Jessett , I . G . Thc visitors were Bros . Walters , P . M ., P . P . G . P . of Middlesex , & c . ; Carter , P . M . and Treas . ( 141 ); B- Sharp , PiMi . The . W . M ., with , the assistance of his officers , initiated Dc . Charles Hamor Hill , the son of the esteemed and-veteran Mason , BED . S ; Hill , P . M ., & c , S . W ., into the mysteries oi-tha Craft . Bro ; C . V . J . De Ferntx , and E . Andrews weit passed as F . C ' s .. and Bros , W . Knowles .