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Bro . H . Laudien , President of the Building Committee at Bad-Kissingen , Bavaria , and the Banker Feisel , also there , will thankfully receive contributions . You , dear brother , I have no doubt will also consent to receive contributions . Donations should be superscribed " For the building of a Masonic lodge at Kissingen . "Fraternally yours , I . M . S .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

—* ^^" l " ^ —tf— ¦"" ' ' ' ¦ 833 ] COLONIAL CURIOSITIES . In connection with the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria , I have recently perused the District and Provincial Minute Book of the English and Irish Constitutions , as also the records of the Australia Felix Lodge , No . 474 ( E . C ) , the oldest private lodge of Victoria . Therefrom I have culled some curious extracts , which I append : On the 9 th of March , 1 S 57 , Bro . Capt . Andrew

Clarke , R . E ., M . P . ( now Sir Andrew Clarke , K . C . M . G . ) , was installed first Provincial Grand Master of Victoria , E . C , It is recorded : — "A Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bro . Clarke was duly installed as a W . M . " On the 16 th of September , 1 S 61 , Bro . Clarke havingreturned to England , hissuccessor , the late Bro . Capt . Standish , was installed a W . M ., in the same way as his

predecessor . Has this ever been constitutional and in order , since the year 1 S 13 ? An allusion of the same nature occurs in the Australia Felix Lodge minutes of Jan . 20 , 1841 : — "The motion by Bro . Dobson , ' That all brethren , being office-bearers of the lodge , shall receive the Degree of Past Master , as soon as the same can be accomplished , ' was read and fell to the ground . " At the

second quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge ot Victoria , E . C , under date June 29 , 1857 , I find that warrants for six new lodges were reported to have been granted . With respect to one of them it is stated — " Bro . P . M . Levick enquired whether the Ballarat Lodge had formerly been a society meeting under the title ' Ramean d . or d . Eleusis ; ' if so , that he considered it

objectionable to have granted the dispensation . A full explanation of the former proceedings of this society was given , and it was stated that the Victoria Lodge at Ballarat had recommended a dispensation being granted , with the understanding that certain conditions proposed by them should be agreed to . It was reported that the conditions had been assented to , and the matter then dropped . " w _ F > LAMONBY .

S 34 J L'ANTI-MACON , 174 S . Bro . Dr . W . Begemann , of Rostock , Mecklenburg , is anxious to purchase a copy of " L'Anti Macon , on les Mysteres de la Maconnerie devoiles par an Profane ; augments de l'usage des signes , etc . En la ville sainte " ( Paris , 1748 . ) Any brothor having a copy , or knowing of a copy , will much oblige by reporting the same to out

zealous brother , who is the Prov . G . Master of Mecklenbury , and is as willing to oblige as to be obliged . The work is No . 1 SS 0 in Dr . Geo . Kloss' " Bibliographic der Freimaurerei , " of 1844 . Dr . Begemann ' s researches in Freemasonry have been long appreciated by many of us in this country , and hence we seize with avidity any opportunity which offers itself to render him assistance in his work - W . J HUGHAN .

Repores Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORES OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft JHasonrg . PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE ( No . 60 ) —This very old and distinguished lodge met at Freemasons' Hall , W . C , on the 22 nd inst . Among those present were Bros . A . T . Layton , P . M . 1 S 1 , P . G . Steward , W . M . ; A . J . Altman , C . C , G . S ., S . W . ; James Moon , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Henry Young , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas .: F .

Binckes , P . M ., P . G . Steward , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Rogers , G . Steward elect , S . D . ; Slade , P . P . G . D . Oxon , J . D . ; Dr . Kemoster , I . G . ; Clowes , P . P . S . G . W . Essex , Stwd . T . C . Walls , P . G . W . Middx . ; H . J . Lardner , P . A . G . D . C . Surrey ; Kempster , jun ., Cotton , Altman , Alderton , Josling , P . G . S ., l . P . M . ; Barton , P . G . S ., P . M . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . H . Alderton was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . A . J . Altman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . H . Young , re-elected Treas . ; and Bros . Dr . Kempster and Rogers , Auditors . After some discussion , it was resolved that the installation banquet should be held in London instead of in the countryas

, heretofore . Bro . S \ ade , J . D ., being been elected to represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the R . M . I , for Boys , a notice of motion was given to vote the sum of five guineas to head his list . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . for his excellent services during the past year . Bro . Altman , C . C , G . S ., announced to the brethren that

the Grand Festival would be held on the 24 th April next at Freemasons' Hall , and he hoped that No . 60 would be well represented . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was admirably served under the courteous supervision of Bro . Madell . The customary toasts received full justice .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on the 21 st inst . Among those present were Bros . H . Esling , W . M . ; J . H . Price ,

ij . W . ; F . J . Potter , J . W . ; W . B . Fenwick , P . M ., Treas . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; W . G . Kent , S . D . ; R . H . Davies , J . D . ; W . T . Hanis , I . G . ; J . Wheatcroft , Steward ; W . H . Pain , H . C Theiss , and E . Berson , D . of C's ; W . R . Boyle , P . M . ; W . Englefield , P . M . ; | R . A . Kirkaldy , P . M . ; H . S . Hunter , P . M . ; F . T . Edg-

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ington , P . M . ; and several other members . The visitors were Bros . R . Fitzgerald , 216 S ; G . Cantell , 1538 ; and W . Ruffins , 2060 . The small number of visitors is an unusual occurrence in this lodge , and must be attributed to the disagreeable and inclement weather . The minutes of the previous installation meeting having been read and confirmed , thc W . M . in

a very excellent manner raised Bro . Andrews to the Third Degree , and also gave the traditional history . The candidate for passing not being present , the ballot was then taken on behalf of Bros . T . M . Clarke , 21 S 2 , and J . H . Muggridge , 1507 , as joining members , and proved unanimously their favour . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested Bro . Clarke as Organist . The lodge was in

mourning in consequence of the lamented death of Bro . Walton , and a unanimous vote of regret and condolence was passed , and an intimation thereof ordered to be conveyed to the deceased relatives . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dinner . The W . M . proposed the usual toasts in very appropriate

remarks , and the same were received with heartiness and cordiality . The l . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and alluded to his admirable performance within the lodge ; and his speech was endorsed by the approving cheers of the brethren . The W . M ., in his usual affable manner , thanked the

brethren for their kind remarks , and their kind assistance and attention during the ceremony in the lodge , trusting they would continue to support him with that unanimity which would always ensure success . The toast of " The Visitors " was very ably responded to by Bros . Fitzgerald and Cantell . The toasts of " The Treasurer and Secretary " and

" The Past Masters " were then proposed by the W . M ., who referred to the removal of the lodge of instruction to the Mona Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , and urged the brethren to attend and support that excellent lodge , and thereby acquire thorough Masonic knowledge . The toasts were severally and judiciously responded to ; and "The Officers" and Tyler's toast concluded a very successful and satisfactory evening .

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . — This lodge met on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when there was a very large attendance , including 6 3 brethren and 19 visitors . Bro . Cornelius McLeod was duly installed as W . M ., succeeding Bro . Sidney C . Hill . The installation ceremony was worked by Bro . Delves , P . M ., in a most able and impressive manner . The W . M . appointed his

officers for the year as follows : Bros . J . Perry , S . W . ; E . Penniston , J . W . ; A . H . Oakley , Sec ; R . J . Pitt , S . D . ; G . A . Saunders , J . D . ; S . J . Limn , I . G . ; A . I . Delves and W . Blois , Stwds . ; Wm . Millington , P . M " ., D . C ; G . Thornton , Org . ; and J . Williams , Tyler . Bro . Carnaby , P . M ., was invested as Treasurer . A summary of the receipts and expenditure for the year was presented .

The sad and almost sudden death of Bro . George Limn , P . M ., was reported . Bro . Limn had been conspicuous in Masonry as one who had ever worked zealously and nobly on behalf of distressed brothers , their widows , and orphans . His loss will be deeply and widely felt . It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of Bro . G . Limn . After voting five guineas to a needy brother , and

hearty thanks to Bro . Delves tor working the installation ceremony , the lodge was closed . A large number of brethren attended the W . M . to the installation banquet , which was served by the host , Bro . Clark , in his usual able style . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were given , but there was no singing or recitations . In their replies many officers and visiting brethren spoke in congratulatory terms of the presence of Bro . Delves again in the lodge after his long and serious illness . Universal sympathy was also expressed with the lodge and the family of the late Bro . Limn . The amount in the Charity box was £ 1 13 s .

sd-LEY SPRING LODGE ( No . 1598 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 21 st instant , and was attended by Bros . R . S . Walker , W . M . ; Turner , S . W . ; Arber , J . W . ; Allaway , Treas . ; Bascall , P . M ., Sec ; Roberts , S . D . ; Dipple , D . C . ; Graves , Org . ; Pargeter , P . M . ; Roberts , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Brown , P . M . ;

Langdon , Margett , Plenderleith , Smyth , P . M . 929 ; Smith , Hipkins , Thomas , Galloway , and Bawtree . The visitors were Bros . Burns , 1071 ; and Charlie Woods , 1 S 69 , A . S . 1275 . The lodge was in mourning on account of the death of Bro . Sampson , I . P . M ., and many expressions of affection and esteem for our late brother were uttered during the

evening . The election of officers resulted in the unanimous choice of Bro . Turner , S . W ., as W . M ., and the reelection of Bro . Allaway as Treasurer . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the retiring W . M ., and the by-laws were read . At the social board the usual Masonic and loyal toasts were received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Bascall , P . M ., Sec , proposed the toast of "The

W . M . " in a very eulogistic speech , to which Bro . Walker responded . Bro . Walker , W . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " and Bros . Burns and Woods responded , each expressing the pleasure he felt at the kindly feeling displayed to them by the members . Bro . Bascall , P . M ., Sec , proposed "The W . M ., "

saying he was glad of the opportunity , for it was his pleasure 10 years ago to initiate Bro . Walker . When elected to the chair their W . M . had been full of enthusiasm , but his illness during his year of office had kept him away from the meetings . They were delighted to have him among them again , and hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to come .

Bro . Walker , W . M ., in response , said it had been with pride and pleasure that he had received his election to the chair , and he deeply regretted his illness . It gave him the greatest pleasure to find how the lodge prospered . ' The W . M . proposed " The Visitors . " They generally

had a goodly number , and were always glad to have them . They had only two that evening , but they made up in quality what was lacking in quantity . Bro . Burns , 1071 , returned thanks . He was delighted with the kind manner in which the toast had been received . His home was a good distance off , and this was the first

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lodge he had attended in London ; but he hoped it would not be the last . Bro . C . Woods , 1 S 69 , A . S . 1275 , considered Masonry was a grand thing—a great reality . A short time since he knew no member of the lodge , but through the kindness of Bro . Langdon he was present that evening , and was treated as if he had always been one of them . He

should always remember that as a day to be recorded with red chalk . The VV . M . proposed "The Past Masters , " eulogising their services to the lodge . He took the opportunity that evening of thanking Bro . Pargeter for acting so well as his deputy during his illness . Bro . Bascall , P . M ., Sec , said he noticed with

peculiar pleasure that the more times that tcast was proposed in the lodge the greater the enthusiasm that was evoked . He could not help referring to the kind-hearted brother who had passed away . His loss must be felt very much . Bro . Lewis , P . M ., endorsed all that had been said by the previous speaker . When the members thought of the changes that must occur they would learn to appreciate a

brother while he was among them . They should emulate his good qualities , and strive to lift up one another ; not only fellow Masons but humanity at large should feel the benefit of their influence . It was the wish of the G . A . O . T . U . that they should enjoy themselves , but enjoyment was not the only object of Masonry . They should work for the benefit of generations yet unborn . A kind word ,

a genial smile , and , above all , a hearty shake of the hand , might change the whole course of a person's life . There were higher duties than those of being selfish . They should work for the good of those around . He was delighted to have been one of the founders of that lodge . Bros . Roberts , P . M ., and Brown , P . M ., also responded , and Bro . Pargeter expressed his pleasure at being useful .

He did not believe in being ornamental only . They were labouring in a good vineyard , and should strive to reach the highest position . He also spoke very feelingly of the late Bro . Sampson . Bro . Walker , W . M ., proposed " The W . M . elect , " expressing a hope that he would have a very successful year of office .

Bro . Turner responded , saying that he was sorry he had not entered Masonry many years earlier in life . He also spoke of the prospects of the coming year . The other toasts were " The Treasurer and Secretary , " responded to by Bros . Allaway and Bascall respectively ; "The Officers , " responded to by Bros . Arber , J . W ., and

Graves , Org . ; and the Tyler ' s toast . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . Langdon , Turner , W . M . elect ; Margett , Galloway , Allaway , Treas . ; Brown , P . M . ; Roberts , P . M . ; and Lewis , P . M . ; while Bro . Graves added to the enjoyment of the evening by his splendid performances upon the pianoforte .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at thc Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Reynolds , W . M . ; S . Hewett , S . W . ; G . II . Reynolds , J . W . ; G . Coleman , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Woodward , S . D . ; G . H . Foan . J . D . ; A . L . Bullen , D . C ; G . Stacey , Org . ; W . Unwin , I . G . ; T . A . Dickson , P . M . ; J . Potter

, P . M ., Tyler ; S . Jacobs , P . M . ; W . A . Dowling , R . Sparrow , II . Willis , J . ( Brusey , W . Carlisle , W . J . Green , W . Humphrey , W . Honeyball , J . Citron , A . Packham , 1 . W . Belsham , R . Potter , W . Barringer , W . S . Brusey , E . Mills , G . C Bond , and Turner Wilson . Visitors : Bros . T . l C . Seary , 19 S 7 ; W . Hancock , 1056 and 2191 ; J . Skinner , | 53 S ; J . Marshall , 1237 ; J . Willis , 1 S 2 S ; W .

Bellamy , 1627 ; and F . M . Noakes , 214 S . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . W . Barringer and VV . S . Brusey , which , having proved unanimous , and they both being in attendance , they were initiated by the W . M ., the ceremony being rendered in a highly creditable manner , which elicited strong marks of approbation from the brethren . The VV . Master having

announced ; his intention of serving as a Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Boys' School , several amounts were placed on his list , which brought up the total to over £ 100 . After the transaction of some formal business , the brethren adjourned to the Carnarvon Room , where an excellent banquet was served , as usual , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini , the courteous and energetic

manager . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and received with the customary honours .

Bro . Coleman , P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " which he said he did with a very great deal of pleasure . He was beloved and respected by all who knew him for his excellent and amiable qualities . They were all proud of him , and trusted he would be amongst them for many years to come . They were pleased that he had had two initiates to commence his year

of office , which he had no doubt would be one of the most successful they had seen for many years . He was pleased to hear that his list for the Boys' School Festival had reached , up to the present , so large a sum , and trusted that it would be still further increased before that time arrived . He asked them to drink to his health in a bumper .

The W . M ., in reply , thanked them for the very kind way in which they had drunk his health , and for the very hearty reception they always accorded to him . It was a very great pleasure to him , after having served every office , to arrive at the proud position of Master of the Covent Garden Lodge . Since he had been amongst them he had made many iriends for whom he should always have the

greatest regard , and he trusted that he should merit their friendship by always endeavouring to do his duty so long as he was in the lodge , in fact , he would be selfish if he did not do so . Bro . Coleman , P . M ., had referred to his intention of serving as Steward for the approaching Festival of the Boys' School , which , he said , had a great claim on their sympathy , their funds for some years past having , through

various causes , fallen far short of what was actually necessary to keep the School in that state of efficiency it was so important should be maintained . He trusted the members would see their way to still further augment his list , which he was ambitious should be one of the largest . It was a great pleasure for him to say that the M . W . Grand Master of Maryland , U . S . A ., had placed on his list through the Charitable Association of the Lodge 01