Contents.

CONTENTS .

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 463 Instruction 466 Royal Arch 466 Mark Masonry 466 Ancient and Accepted Rite 466 West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution 466 Consecration of the Eryri Chapter , No . 1509 466 United Grand Lodge 467

New Lodg s 467 Rcyal Masonic Institution for Girls , 467 Funeral of Bro . E . J . Page , P . G . S ., & c 467 Bro . J"hn Hervey 46 S The l restonian Lecture 46 S The Girls' School 46 S B-o . Gabon's Scheme 46 S Uniformity of Ritual 46 S

A Grumble 468 CORRESPONDENCE : — The Vacant Granel Secretaryship 469 Uniformity of Working 469 Old Masons 469 Rev . Dr . Ace ' s Appeal , 469 Precedence „•469 Admission of Strangers 4 6 9

A Correction 470 A Query 470 Masonic Notes and Queries , 470 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 470 Consecration of the St . Leonard ' s Lodge , No . 1842 470 Masonic and General Tidings , „„ 471 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 472 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

•Srnft iWasom-jj , LODGE OF ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) . —A meeting ol this ancier . t lodge took place on Wednesday last , when Bro . Lasseler was passed to the Second Degree . A resolution of sympathy with Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , was carried unanimously . Much business was

transacted , and the lodge , after one of its pleasant social reunions , separated at an early hour . Among those present were Bros . Hope , D . M ., Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , Sampson Pierce , P . F . Rae , Woodford , Barron , Batley , Barber Deacon , Pontifex , Jolliffe , Taggart , Batley , jun ., Lttchwoith , and some visiting brethren .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 7 04 ) . —The above distinguished lodge held its bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday evening , the 18 th inst ., at the Bull and Gate Tavern , Kentish Town-road . The members present were Bros . Gray , W . M . ; Pocklington , R . W . ; Morrell Rivers , J . W . ; Woolfe , J . D . ; and P . M . ' s Fros \ , Garrett , Young , Meddivayn , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren .

Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Fradelle , of 246 . The principal event of the evening was the initiation of Mr . C . B . Hilliard ( a lewis ) , which was creditably performed by the W . M . The lodge business being completed the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts being gone through , the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Newly-Initiated Broiher , " anil , in

a few well-chosen sentences , congratulated Bro . Hilliard on his admission into Freemasonry . Bro . Hilliard made a most amusing reply , and was most heartily received by the lodge . Several excellent songs were given , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent . We cannot close this brief repoit without mentioning the very clever rendering of a recitation by Bro . Fradelle .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Balham Hotel , Balham , when there were present Bros . W . R . Shcadel , W . M . ; E . Mitchell , S . W . ; W . Foulsham , P . M ., as J . W . ; T . Poore , P . M ., Sec ; W . Gunner , S . D . ; G . Lambert , J . D . ; C . A . Blogg , Org ., D . C ; G . Mulley , I . G . ; C . Richardson , Steward ; W . Steedman , P . M ., Tyler ;

D . Trusher , P . M . ; Lilley , Barton , Hal ) , Garcia , Cronk , Treves , Kerr , King , Plater , Ash , and Mellhuish . Visitors : Bros . W . Foulsham , W . M . Old England Lodge , 1590 ; and P . Butler , P . M . Mayo Lodge , 1413 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read anel confirmed . Letters of apology from several brethren and Past Masters were read . The lodge Was opened in the Second Degree , and Bros .

Garcia and Cronk were examined for raising ; entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bros . Garcia and Cronk were raised separately as far as investment . The Traditional History was given by the W . M . in full , and exceedingly well done . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree . The W . M . agreed to represent the lodge at festival on 1 ith February next , and £ 3 5 s . was voted as a nucleus on his list from

the Charity Fund of the lodge . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . One brother , having removed , was plactd on the list of country members . The W . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , ar . d the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The charity box having been circulated , the Tyler ' s toast was given about 11 , thus concluding a pleasant evening .

SPHINX LODGE ( No . 1329 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New road , on Saturday , the 15 th inst ,, when Bro . Bambridge Lyon , who had been unanimously elected W . M . at the previous meeting , was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , by Bro . P . A . Nairne , in his usual impressive and able manner , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters who were in

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attendance , either as Past Masters of the lodge or as visitors . The visitors were very numerous , and included Bros . Larlham , P . M . 1216 ; Mulley , P . M . 256 ; Temple , P . M . ii ) 4 ; Farmer , W . M . 25 ; CT . Davey , P . M . 176 ; Vickery , W . M . 1475 ! Sanderson , W . M . 69 ; W . M . Goss . P . M . 176 ; Thue , W . M . 1622 ; J . H . Hastie , P . M . 1216 ; T . Stephens , P . M . 1475 ; Edmondston , W . M . 1669 ; Alfred

Richards , P . M . 46 ; Cooper , W . M . 507 ; A . Maitin , W . M . 1539 ; Allworth , P . M . 1261 ; Grey , 176 ; Carter , 1705 ; Adams , 975 ; Grummant , 1559 ; Ward , 1540 ; Hutchings , 147 ; Smallman , 507 ; Collins , 1641 ; T . W . Hadon and J . Greening , 1426 ; Whitby , 1475 ; Robinson , 1381 ; Attril , 160 ; Stead , 1622 ; Peerless , ior ; Wayne , 1669 ; Bradley , 1669 ; Collins , 1614 ; A . Legg , 1348 ; Schofield ,

4 6 ; Tomkins , 1669 ; Cowley , 1559 ; anil Earney , 516 . The installation completed , Bro . Lyon , the W . M ., proceeded at once to the ceremony of raising Bro . Ansell to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and delighted all the members and visitors by the very accurate working which he displayed in rendering the ritual , which included the traditional history and tracing board . Bro . Bickerton , the

I . P . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in acknowledgment of his able and courteous conduct in the chair duiing a happy and prosperous year of office . The report of thc Audit Committee was of the most satisfactory character , displaying as it diel the characteristics of well paid subscriptions , large contributions to charity , good assets , small liabilities , and a fair balance in hand .

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the large hall , where a banquet was spread , to which the brethren did ample justice . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts and " The Health of the I . P . M ., " who suitably responded to the greetings of the brethren . Bro . Nairne proposed " The Visitors " in a very happy and hospitable tone , and Bro . Cooper , W . M . United Pilgrims

Lodge , and Bro . A . Richards , G . S ., as eloquently expressed the gratification of the visiting brethren . The other toasts were equally well received , and Bro . Bryant , S . W ., had an easy task in responding for the efficient officers of whom he is now the leader , sitting in the west . The officers invested were , in addition to the S . W ., Bros . Richards , J . W . ; Colston , S . D . ; Middlemass , J . D . ; and J . C . Reynolds , jun ., I . G . The Treasurer is Bro . J . C .

Reynolds , sen . ; Bro . Andrews , Secretary ; and Bros . Faber and Brinton , Stewards ; with Bro . Nairne , D . C . ; the brethren of the lodge always deprecating any change in these important offices . Bros . Shibling , O ., Goss , Voisey , and Arman , contributed to the harmony of the lodge by their vocal powers , and elicited the plaudits of the 86 brethren assembled at the feast . Bro . Lyon may be congratulated on coming to the chair of this strong and prosperous lodge .

¦ WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE No . ( 1623 ) . — The regular meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at their lodge-house , the New . Market Hotel , Snow-hill , E . C . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . J . Howes , supported by his S . W ., W . Pennefather -, Bro . J . J . Howes , J . W ., pro . tem . The minutes of last regular lodge meeting , also lodge of emergency and

auditor ' s report , were read and confirmed . Bros . Silver and Ptttett , of the lodge , also Bros . Willis , Cohen , and Follet , of 1326 , having the written consent of the W . M . of that loelge , and paying the usual fee , were entrusted , and retired . The W . M . then prepared his lodge for the passing of the five brethren already named , which he accomplished in a most able manner . The lodge was

then resumed , and ballot was taken for the two following gentlemen , viz ., Messrs . McNeil Mackay and J . Walter , which proved unanimous ; these gentlemen being present , were duly initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . then rose to enquire for the good of Freemasonry . Bro . G . H . Stephens communicated to lodge his intention to stand Steward at the next coming festival of the aged

Freemasons , and he requested the lodge to assist him . The lodge voted him £ 3 5 s . Bro . P . M . T . W . Adams promised to support his list by adding a similar amount ; also other brethren promising him their support . Masonic business being ended the W . M . closed the lodge , having observed all usual customs , and the brethren retired to the banqueting hall , there to partake of one of Bro . Butt ' s well-served

dinners , everything being as it ought to be . All Masonic toasts were heartily responded to , the harmony of the evening being ably sustained by the organist of the lodge , Bro . Egbert Roberts , assisted by Bro . Knight Smith , professor of music and W . M . 1441 , and members of the lodge . Members of the lodge not already mentioneel were Bros . Elliott , P . M ., Treas . -, F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Midelx .,

and late 'Iteas . ; McButt , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , f . D . ; G . H . Stephens , I . G . ; J . J . Howes , D . C . ; W . Snow , W . S . ; W . Butt , C . S . Lay members : Bros . Renaut , Corke , Greenwood , W . C . Smith , King , and others . The whole of the evening was spent in the most enjoyable manner possible . A Masonic ball in connection with the lodge is being arranged , and will be duly announced in the Freemason and other papers as to when .

HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Prince George , Parkho ' . me-road , Dalston . There were present Bros . E . F . Storr , W . M . ; J . Lorkin , S . W . ; H . John . J . W . ; H . Leah , Hon . Sec . ; Darnell , J . D . ; A . Sack , I . G . ; E . Dyer , D . C . ; H . Muggeridge ,

P . M ., and a number of other brethren . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Three Degrees , when Bro . H . Muggeridge took the chair , and raised Bro . Street to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren partook of an excellent plain supper , provided by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Crichton , and pr * -sided over by Bro . Storr , the W . M ., in his usual genial manner .

TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Present : Bros . Bush . W . M . ; Butcher

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S . W . ; Staley , J . W . ; Frost , Orgt . ; Adamson , Treas . ; Reed , Sec . ; Harris , S . D . ; Buckworth , J . D . ; Rexworthy , D . C . ; Kimpton , I . G . ; Woodward , Steward ; Church , Tyler ; Dixon , P . M . ; Recknell , R . Kimpton , Stubbs , Bleck , Andrew , Gathercole , Langle ) , Schove , Fowler , Carter , Lehany , and Chapman . Visitors : Bros . Pare , W . M . 185 ; and Bausor , P . M . During business Bros . Langley and Stubbs were raised to thc Third Degree ; Bro . Schove

passed to the Second Degree ; Bro . Butcher , S . W ., elected W . Master for the ensuing year ; Bro . Adamson elected Treasurer ; Bro . Church was chosen as Tyler ; and Bros . Recknell and Kimpton were elected to audit the accounts of the lodge . A Past Master ' s jewel , value £ 10 ios , was unanimously voted for Bro . Bush , and £ 1 ios . for Bro . Terry ' s ( Secretary ) old men and olel women ' s annual treat at Christmas .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —A large number of brethren assembled on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , to witness the installation of Bro . John Douglass , of the Theatres Royal Standard and Park , as Worshipful Master , which ceremony was performed in a faultless manner by Bro . James Willing , jun ., I . P . M . Among the officers and brethren present we

noticed the following : Bros , "fames Willing , jun ., W M . ; John Douglass , S . W . ; F . H . Clemow , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 , Sec ; J . L . Jones , S . D . ; W . Cook , I . G . ; G . H . Deller , D . of C . ; W . Jaques , Org . ; Augustus Holt and J . W . Smith , Stewards ; T . A . Adams , P . M ., P . G . P . of England ; W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . D . of C . Norfolk ; E . W . Parkes , F . W . Sillis , F . H . Tomkins , F .

Johnson , W . Armstrong , K . Clemow , J . Maby , F . Howcroft , C . Hammond , F . Dovey , f . H . Bennett , J . C . Smith , M . Zumpf , E . Tompkins , W . R . A . Cole , P . J . Jagels , J . W . Wheeler , A . Ramsden , G . Eshelby , G . W . E . Thorn , J . Blundell , C . H . Holland , W . Redstone , H . Home , H . Dickey , J . T . Woods , and the following visitors : —Bros . F . R . W . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I , for Girls ;

M . Spiegal , W . M . 188 ; Henry Lovegrove , W . M . 1777 ; J . Stock , I . P . M . 1178 ; F . Garbett , P . M . 1178 ; H . Stiles , J . W . 1732 ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . D . 1777 ; B . Kauffmann , D . of C 1732 ; W . Knight , I . G . 87 ; W . Crane , 907 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1385 ; L . Solomon , 1507 ; C . Gwyer , 1602 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at four o'clock , when Bro . Willing , W . M ., at once

commenced with the heavy business before him by raising to the Degree of M . M . Bros . Blundell , G . W . Thorn , and C . H . Holland . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bros . H . Dickey , H . Hoare , J . T . Woods , and W . Redstone were passed to the Degree of F . C . The installation of Bro . John Douglass was then proceeded with . After the usual introductory business had

been transacted , the chair was assumed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Willing , and Bro . J . Douglass , S . W ., W . M . elect , being presented , was duly installed according to ancient custom . Bro . Douglass then appointed the following brethren as his officers : Bros . F . H . Clemow , S . W . ; J . L . Jones , J . W . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles ( re-appointed ) , Sec . ; T . J . Hy'and , S . D . ; W . Cook , J . D . ; Augustus

Holt , D . of C . ; John W . Smith , A . D . of C . ; G . H . Deller , I . G . ; W . Jaques and W . Read , Stewards ; F . W . Sillis , Org . ; J . Dolan , Tyler , Bro . Douglass accompanying each investment with a few complimentary remarks . The I . P . M . then proceeded to charge the newly installed W . M . on the manner of performing the duties of his office . The W . M . immediately entered upon his duties by initiating ,

which he did with much eloquence and effect , Messrs . John N . Hare , Thomas H . Ellis , Joseph Gray , and James Hone . The lodge was shortly afterwards formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , served in magnificent style by Bro . R . Michell . At the conclusion of the dinner , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and warmly received by the brethren present , the

W . M . observing that he intended to make all his remarks in as brief a manner possible , and he trusted the rest of tbe brethren would do likewise , tn proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Willing said he perfectly agreed with Bro . Douglass as to short speeches . He ( Bro . Willing ) , as first W . M . of the lodge , felt exceedingly pleased at having such a successor as Bro . Douglass , and he

sincerely hoped that everything connected with the lodge would continue to be as happy and comfortable as it had been during his reign . The working of the lodge had always been carried on both prosperously and harmoniously . The lodge having to keep in a certain district , it was very surprising to see the large number of applicants continually seeking to be admitted . He could safely challenge the

Craft to name a more successful lodge . When the lodge was started , which event occurred in May , 1878 , the number of members was seven , their strength now consisted of sixty-eight members . Though so large a lodge he was proud to say they were all so happy that they should be sorry to lose one of them , which , he thought , was no small boast . Bro . Willing went on say that this was not the

first occasion upon which Bro . Douglass had occupied the chair of W . M ., he had already filled the chair of the Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , both with satisfaction to the lodge and credit to himself . Bro . Douglass had many calls upon his time , being proprietor of two London theatres , the Standard and the Park , but he had always attended , he was pleased to say , regularly to his Masonic calls . The

toast was drank with enthusiasm . When it had subsided , Bro . Douglass rose and tendered his best thanks for the very hearty manner in which his health had been drank . He felt very much nattered by Bro . Willing ' s complimentary remarks . He would not occupy the time of the brethren , but would

call upon Bro . Cruikshanks for a song . Bro . Cruikshanks having complied , the W . M . again rose to propose the toast of " The I . P . M . and Installing Master . " The prosperity of the Royal Savoy Lodge should be a gratification to them all . Its wonderful success was , they all knew , mainly due to their I . P . M . Bro . Willing had proved him-