Reviews.

Reviews .

FREEMASONS' CALENDAR AND DIRECTORY FOR THE PROVINCE OF DERBYSHIRE , 1892 . Bro . William Naylor is not only the efficient Prov . Grand Secretary , but also the editor for his province of this excellent and artistic annual . The particulars given are numerous and valuable , and the wonder to us is how provinces managed to do without such useful aids in the days of

yore . According to a capital custom , each year Bro . Naylor gives a portrait of some local Masonic luminary , this time the frontispiece being of the respected veteran , Bro . Thomas Cox , the D . P . G . M . of the Alark province . Surely 1 S 93 should contain a reduced facsimile of the ever

courteous editor r We hope it will . 1 here are 24 lodges in Derbyshire , and between them they reckon 241 C votes for the Charities , exclusive of 622 for the Mark Benevolent . The details of these and other matters are of a most interesting character , and prove how zealous and energetic is the Derbyshire Craft .

MADRAS MASONIC CALENDAR FOR 1 S 92 . The printers of this indispensable guide for Madras Craftsmen are also those of the " Indian Masonic Review , " the organ of the English and Scottish Fraternity throughout India , and they do all their work well . Who the Editor is does not transpire , but it must be a brother thoroughly conversant vvith the society throughout the district , and one who has the faculty of condensation , without sacrificing a

single item of importance . Bro . J . T . Greatorex is the District Grand Secretary , and probably the Editor of this able compilation . There are more particulars afforded in this annual than generally to be found in such publications , e . g ., fees on initiation and joining of each lodge , & c . Col . G . M . J . Moore , R . A ., is now the District G . M . of Madras , Grand Superintendant of the Royal Arch , Prov . G . M . of the Mark , and Prov . Prior of the Knight Templars , Bro . Greatorex being the Provincial Scribe in all these bodies .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Ranelagh Lodge ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . , * H . F . Williams , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; Geo . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . 1 oplestone , P . M ., Sec . ; W . W . Williams , S . D . ; E . Newland , J . D . ; H . Hewitt , D . C ; H . Scharien ,

LG . ; Phillips and Banks , Stwds . ; A . Walkley , P . M ., Tyler ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; H . Shaw , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; J . G . Doncaster , P . M . ; W . Fisher , P . M . ; Geo . Read , P . M . ; T . Jobson , H . W . Dyne , H . E . Inderwick , J . Worth , E . D . Richards , W . J . Bennett , A , W . Smith , A . White , E . Lucas , C . J . Chambers , H . Stokes , G . E . White , R . Shavv , S , M . Seagar , J . C Morgan , W . Iredale , H . Lomes , C . Heinemann , R . F . Collins , A . Buck , R . S . Cartwright , G .

Stehr . and | ean Stehr . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Gardner , P . M . 2309 , P . P . G . S . B . Bucks ; W . P . Cockburn , P . M . 17 G 7 , 20 yo ; C . Bertram , 1 O 14 ; R . Reid , 1275 ; J . Clarke , yoi ; IL Herman , 2374 ; H . VV . Coplestone , 704 ; R . Williams , 211 G ; J . Brown , 2012 ; J . W . Baker P . M ., 17 G 7 ; R . Cavvley , 172 ; E . Fox , 1275 ; T . Greet , 1512 ; H . Richards , 70 ; W . Braithwaite , 304 ; W . B . Morle , 1 G 7 ; J . S .

Kingston , 1420 ; W . Jones , 511 ; H . Gilbert , P . M . 1 . S 2 S ; J . 1 . Cantle , P . M . 1791 ; and H . Wake , 720 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . congratulated the brethren on the success of their efforts in getting Mrs . Fitzwater ' s son into the Boy's School , this being the lirst application and obtaining 2 GS 5 votes ; the seventh on the list . The ballot

vvas then taken for Bro . John Pierpoint as a joining member , vvhich vvas cariied unanimously . The Auditors ' report vvas next considered and adopted . Bro , Shaw , P . M ., acting D . C , then presented Bro . H . F . Williams , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation , which ceremony vvas very ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Craggs . The investiture of officers was proceeded with as follows :

Bros . A . Williams , S . W . ; W . W . Williams , J . W . ; G . F . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., Sec . ; E . Newland , S . D . ; H . Scharien , J . D . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M ., Org . ; H . Hewitt , LG . ; R . Philip , D . C . ; J . Banks and J . C . Morgan , Stewards ; and A . Walkley , P . M ., Tyler . Ihe ballot having been taken , Mr . George Stehr was then initiated by the newly-installed W . M . in a very praiseworthy

manner . A Past Master s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Cracgs , and a vote of sympathy vvas passed to the widow of Bro . IL W . Blake , P . M . Prepositions fur new members were then taken , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hall , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , a very pleasant and enjoyable evening vvas brought to a close .

Selwyn Lodge ( No . 1901 ) . —The installation meeting ol this very successful and flourishing lodge took place on 'Thursday , the 21 st inst , at the Last Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich Green , S . E . Present : Bros . W . Wills , W . M . ; ] . Lightfoot , S . W . ; B . Morgan , J . W . ; L . E . Eagle , P . M ., Sec . ; K . Eagle , Treas . ; A . Uriant , S . D . ; 11- R . Hobbs , J . D . ; T . Gay , LG . ; W . II .

Hook , P . M ., D . C . ; A . 11 . lrascr , A . D . C . ; F . K . Pow , Steward ; W . Davies , I . P . M . ; R . Anderson , P . M . ; . M . Wimble , P . M . ; K . Gauntlett , P . M . ; A . R . W Fowles P . M . ; J . hvans , C . A . Adams , L . Maybaum , K . Aggleton , W . T . Alford , J . Dickascn , H . Sercombe , J . A . May , F . H . Ford , J . 11 . Steverson , J . Jones , W . Caus ' . on

II . I . W . I ' roit , K . II . frost , J . rrampton , J . li . Burkmar , J . S . Pointon , A . Campbell , T . R . Morphew , R . Howard , IL Sweeting , C . H . Marrison , S . Uoxshall , S . George , W . Ferris , W . Speering , W . 11 . Lec . T . B . Glanville , P . Allott , and Thos . Bonier , Tyler . The visltois were Bros . D . D . Mercer , P . M . 1329 , 1641 , P . G . P . ; C . II . Stone , S . W . 507 ; T . Wallis , 901 ; C . J . Freeman , 1057 , Prov . G . S .

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of W . Dorset ; S . P . Fisher , 217 ; C . Thomson , W . M . 1297 ; R . S . Taylor , S . D . 1927 ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . 2 S and 192 , Prov . Grand Pursuivant Middlesex ; F . Flood , J . W . 1929 ; F . Neale , J . D . 19 S 1 ; W . Vail , P . M . 1155 ; R . Barham , P . M . 144 ; ' C . C . Sanger , J . D . 2163 ; J . D . Wilkinson , P . M . S 79 ; W . T . Snell , I . G . 1 S 1 S ; E . W . Campbell , J . W . 29 s * A - Oliver , 1669 ; W . Beecroft ,

S . D . 115 S ; B . Rose , W . M . 1597 ; W . Cock , P . M . 2272 ; Sidney Hill , Org . 1216 ; J . A . Thornhill , J . W . 1329 ; A . Bentley , 21 S 2 ; H . Eyre , 101 ; F . G . Nicholls , P . M . 706 ; H . Mann , 144 ; W . Martin , P . M . S 79 ; H . Peirce , 1599 J Rev . Horace Graham , 1 G 04 ; Horace Petley , Org . 101 ; Robt . Elgar , Sec . 1329 ; J . Hart , W . M . 193 ; Perceval A . Nairne , P . M . 17 G ; W . Stephen . Lee , 10 S : Hy . W .

Pickett , 144 ; and K . J . Wood , 2272 . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Maybaum was raised to the Sublime Degree in a most impressive manner . Bros . Frampton , 4 ggIeton , and Causton were passed most commendably . The report of the Audit Committee vvas received and adopted . Bro . Hook , P . M ., the first Master of the lodge , then presented

Bro . J . Lightfoot , S . W . and W . M . elect , to receive the benefits of installation , vvhich the W . M ., Bro . VV . Wills , performed in a most excellent manner . Bro . J . Lightfoot , VV . M ., invested hisollicers most efficiently as follows : Bros . B . Morgan , S . W . * , A . Briant , J . W . ; L . Eagle , P . M ., Sec ; E . Eagle , Treas . ; H . R . Hobbs , S . D . ; T . Gay , J . D . ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., D . C . ; F . E . Pow , A . D . C . ;

J . Evans , Org . ; J . H . Stevenson , Samuel George , and F . H . Ford , Stwds . ; and T . Bowler , Tyler . Bro . W . Wills , the 'Installing Master , rendered the addresses in a most masterlv manner . The ballot having proved unanimous , Mr . W . H . Lee vvas initiated into the mysteries by the VV . M . most perfectly . Expressions of deep sympathy were expressed by the brethren for Bro . Burnett , P . M ., who is very deeply afflicted .

The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , supplied by Bro . C . G . Slawson . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , ~ M . W . G . M . " in a truly Masonic style , which were as truly and loyally received . The next toast was that of " The Pro G . M ., Deputy

G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . remarking upon the excellent manner one and all carried out their duties for the benefit of the Craft . In reply , Bro . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P ., stated the pleasure it gave him at all times to respond to that toast . It seemed but as yesterday that he took part in the consecration of the Selwyn Lodge , and he should have been delighted to attend

more often , only the night of meeting clashed with his business . He had , however , promised the VV . M . to attend on the present occasion , and he was confident the lodge would go on and prosper . It vvas not the quantity the lodge should boast of , but the quality , and it behoved all to be most careful as to the initiates introduced . His Royal Highness took a great interest in Freemasonry , and he

vvas most careful that the brother who might be called to lake Grand honours vvas worth y and honourable to ( ill the position . He might say a Grand Officer of Tennessee vvas present at the Selwyn Lodge some time ago , and he vvas delighted with the manner the ritual was carried out . and had spoken of the same on his return to America , vvhich was reported in the paper . That certainly spoke most highly

for the Selwyn Lodge , and he vvas delighted at being present that evening to witness such . The toast of "The VV . M . " was given by Bro . Wills , I . P . M ., vvho stated in highly complimentary terms that he himself having entered on a new roll , vacated the chair in favour of one with whom he had worked hand in hand for several years , and he was confident that Bro . Lightfoot

would carry out the duties vvith great credit to the lodge . During the coming year he would have the heartiest good wishes and co-operaiion of all the brethren , the same that had been extended to him during the past year . Having entered the year with such eclat it promised well for a most glowing success . In reply , the Worshipful Master thanked all most heartily for such a cordial greeting . He had looked forward to filling

this position , and having attained it was proud of being thc W . M . of this his mother lodge . He trusted vvith the kind assistance of the Past Masters and , as a dutiful son , the prestige of the lodge would be fully maintained , lt gave him extreme pleasure to preside over such a grand meeting . It vvas a purely local lodge , and its great success fully justified the founders in their application for the warrant . For

such a cordial greeting he hearlily thanked the brethren . The toast of " The Initiate " was given by the VV . M ., who remarked that it vvas a most important one . Their initiate had been known to him ( the VV . M . ) for many years as a near neighbour , and having gone through the ceremony vvith such rapt attention , he trusted they would for many years still be more closely allied to each other . He

was confident he would make a good and true Mason . The Initiate , in reply , thanked the brethren most sincerely for tbe honour done him that evening . He had been very deeply impressed , and only wondered why he had not joined years ago . He would endeavour to prove himself worthy of the Craft . The VV . M . next gave the toast of "The Installing Master , " and stated ithad been the most interesting part

to him . lt vvas the JIIIC i / mi nmi of the lodge for a W . M . to install his successor , and he doubted if ever the ceremony had been worked better . Bro . Wills had had a most successful year of ofiice , and had beaten the record . Certainly it was due to his great ability ; he was a leader of men in every sense of the word . They vvere all particularly proud cf their LP . M ., and none more richly deserved the

jewel which he ( the W . M . ) had the greatest possible pleasure in pinning to his breast for his noble work , and vvhich had been unanimously voted to him . That jewel was no empty bauble , but thc outcome of the love and esteem of the brethren , and he trusted he would wear it vvith pride , and feel that the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge recognised his valuable services rendered during the pa-tyear . Personally the W . M . felt that Bro . Wills vvas a true friend , and he was

sure he was only echoing the sentiments of every brother in the lodge . Bro . Wills , in reply , thanked the brethren most heartil y for such a reception . He had fillei every office in this his mother lodge , and he was delighted in leaving the chair in at least having given great satisfaction . He had worked to the best of his ability , and would take that opportunity of once more thanking the officers for having so ably supported him during the past year , and he was sure the same would bc extended to their worthy W . M . The lodge had

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entered on another celebrated epoch , land he vvas confident it must prosper . He would again thank them for such flattering remarks and cordial greeting , and also for their very splendid recognition of his humble services . The toastof "The Visitors "—of whom there were 37 present—was given by the W . M . in high complimentary terms , and accorded them a hearty welcome .

Bros . Thompson , Rose , Hart , Freeman , and Perceval Nairne responded , and agreed as to the excellent working and the installation ceremony having never been worked better during their experience . Likewise that the true principles vvere fully carried out in the lodge , and that so long as that continued the lodge had a bright future before it .

The toast of " The Past Masters " received at the hands of the VV . M . very high eulogiums . Bros . Hook , Anderson , Wimble , and Gauntlett responded and promised the same hearty support in the future as in the past . The VV . M . next gave the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " remarking that the Selwyn Lodge of Instruction had

sent up over JL . 1000 to those noble Institutions . He thanked the brethren for allowing him and the I . P . M . to take up such a splendid list to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at the last Festival . Bro . D . D . Mercer , Vice-President of the Boys' and Girls' Schools and Vice-Patron of the Benevolent Institution responded , and congratulated the lodge of instruction on

the great interest the brethren took , for they had from 55 members sent up through the Secretary £ 231 to thc Benevolent Institution , which was highly commendable . On behalf of Bro . Terry , he thanked the brethren most cordially . The toast of " The Secretary and Treasurer " followed , the W . M . remarking there could not be found two more

worthy officers , who did their work splendidly . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Officers , " congratulating himself on having such an excellent array , for vvhich he vvas very grateful . He trusted he should have the same support extended him as had hitherto been given . The S . W . and J . VV . most suitably replied , acknowledgine

the compliment paid them all , and pledging themselves to do all that lay in their power to further the interests of the lodge . The Tyler's toast closed one of the most successful and happy meetings ever held . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of

Bros . Hook and Sidney Hill , vvho were ably supported b y Bros . Horace Petley , Arthur Bentley , E . J . Wood , H . VV . Pickett , F . G . Nicholls , and Mr . A . G . Pearce . The banqueting room vvas beautifully decorated , the floral decorations being by Mr . J . Peyton . The jewel vvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —The opening meeting of the session of this successful lodge took p lace at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . W ., on the 19 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . James J . Woolley , W . M . ; Theodore H . Tilton , LP . M . ; W . Hancock , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W .. G . Reynolds , Sec . •C . O . Burgess , acting as S . D . ; A . Harris , J . D . j J . Rowe ,

LG . ; G . A . Bergholz , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , Tyler ; F . Kedge , P . M . ; H . Lowenfeld , J . Williams , C Hirsch , U . A . Bowie , VV . Harvey , G . T . Atkinson , C . G . Sherwood , J . Coltart , Curtis D'Alton , F . Hansen , W . S . Lincoln , S . Solcberg , Stanley Spooner , and others . Visitors : Bros . \ V . M . Carter , 1 G 14 ; H . F . Dessen , Christiana , Norway ; and F . Eckstern , IIQI .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot being . unanimous in favour of Mr . Stanislau Solcberg as an initiate , and being in attendance , he was received into Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Lowenfeld was raised to the Degree of a M . M . Correspondence vvas received , which included letters ol regret at not being able to be present from Bros . Brackstone

Baker , P . M ., P . G . D . ; J . B . Dimming , Treas . ; and others . A letter was read from Bro . F . C Connor , P . G . M . Tennessee , U . S . A ., thanking the brethren of the lodge for the kind reception they had given him in July last . Uro . Theodore H . Tilton , in the name of the Grand Lodge of New York , said he was desired to convey the deep svirinathv and condolence of that Grand Lodge on tne

death of the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale and the late Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke . Bro . VV . Hancock , S . W ., thanked the brethren for the support that had been given him on representing the lodge as Steward at the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., stating he wished to represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming the

Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution tor Boys , on proposition of Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , seconded by Bro-Theodore H . Tilton , LP . M ., the sum of ten guineas was unanimously voted to his list from the funds of the lodge . ^ The VV . M . having received the " Hearty good wishes of the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Prince ' s Roomwhere a capital bani | ii «

, was served under the personal superintendence of >> " >' G . P . Bertini . . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts hid M " honoured , . » 'The W . M ., in . proposing the toast of "The V isitors . them

slid that the lodge vvas always happy in welcoming , and hoped at some future time to see them all again . Bros . VV . M . Carter , H . F . Dessen , and F . Iu 'f ''•J replied , assuring the brethren they were all p leased v \ j their kind reception , and the manner in which the wor the lodge had been done . . u " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers' " toast l > rou »' the evening to a close .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BATTLE . | Abbey Lodge ( No . n 84 ) . ~ A mee ting j > this lodge was held on 'I hursday , thc 21 st ' f , '' i ,- ter , Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . J- y- ., I . . W M . I W P ~ nnpr . ^ W . T . VV . AvlSt J * , „_ wivi jvv ovv 1 ><•

.. ; . . repper , .. ; . '„ IIjffh eS ' H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; VJ < fl ) . i P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br „ Sec ; Geo . Smith , f . ct n & James I lodson , acting J . D . ; W . T . Jordan , I * ' -j ,, | . Chance , LG . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; VV . J ; ' A | * , Tyler ; VV . Limborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W \„| I . ICharles Martin , W . K . Skinner , L . F . St . Jo ' " . „ -, ( .. Noakes , and others . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Sp «»*