Contents.

CONTENTS .

REPORTS or M ASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 4 S Instruction = ° Royal Arch 5 Mark Masonry y Obituary * L IADERS i-

C ORRESPOSDEXCE : — The Girls School S 3 Bro . Moss ' s Letter 53 Roval Arch Chapter for Military Brethren 53 No ' n-Qualiiieel Members at Grand Loelge S 3 Royal Arch Regulations S 3 A Query S 3 The Rating of Lyncombe House S 3 Rcyal Masonic Institution for Girls 53 A Wcsleyan Minister on Freemasonry 55 Supreme Grand Chapter 5

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls S ° Precntation to Bro . the Rev . William Tebbs 5 ° Masonic Ball and Presentation at Tunbridge Wells 5 ° Reviews S ° Consecration of the Ferrum Lodge , No . 1848 57 Roval Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund 57 Unity of Ritual SI Music 57 Masonic and General Tidings 57 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 5 . 7 Advertisements i ., ii ., in ., iv ., v ., vi .

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Jgagonrg . GRAND STEWARDS LODGE . —The installation meeting of this lodge , which takes precedence of every other lodge in the Craft , including even No . I ( Grand Masters ) Lodge , took place on Weelnesday , the 21 st inst , at Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Frank Richardson , the S . W ., P . G . S ., and P . M . of the Tuscan Lodge , No . 14 , was most ably installed in Ihe chair by Bro .

Monckton , the President of the Board of General Purposes . Amongst the members present were Bros . J . E . Saundcr ? , W . M . ; States , P . M . ; Binckes , P . M . ; Stedwell , P . M . ; Waters , P . M . ; Norman , P . M . ; Rucker , P . G . D . and Treasurer ; Hockley , Secretary ; Bristow , S . D . ; Jordan , J . D . ; Edmands , M . C . ; Munton , W . S . Among the visitors were Bros . Lieutenant-Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M . for

Middlesex ; Mclntyre , G . H . ; Monckton , Presielent B . G . P . ; Lieutenant-Colonel Shadwell Gierke , G . S . ; Fenn , P . G . D . ; Peter Long , P . G . D . ; Lieutenant-Colonel Somerville Burney , P . M . 1615 ; . Letchworth , 2 ; Weldon , 4 ; Millett , 6 ; Walter , 8 ; Turner , W . M . 14 ; Cornwell , P . M . 14 ; Robinson , P . M . 14 ; Pearson , 21 ; Strong , 91 ; Smith , 1 C 6 ; Irvine , P . M . 161 ; Wills , 113 ; Wilson , 209 ; lies , 404 , Dep .

P . G . M . Herts ; Pearson , 1196 ; Burton , 1538 ; Biadley , iu 6 q , and others . After the installation the W . M . appointed the following as hisoffictrs : —Bros . Fish , S . W . ; Bristow , J . W . ; Rucker , P . G . D ., Treas . ; Hockley , Sec . ; Jordan , S . D . ; Edmands , J . D ; Noyes , I . G . ; Mun'on , in the absence of Bro . Trego ( abroad ) , M . C . and W . S . Bio .

Knyvett consented to act as Assistant during thc year . Before the lodge was closed a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Monckton for the able manner in which he had performed the ceremony . About 50 brethren sat down to the banquet , which was well served in the Globe ruom . The music was under the direction of Bro . Marchant .

LODGE OF ANTIQUITY ( No . 2 ) .-Ttus ancient lodge met on Wednesday evening last for its monthly assembly . Bro . Lasseter was raised to the . Sublime Degree cf Master Mason , according to the ancient and peculiar woiking of No . 2 , by Bro . W . Hope , D . M . H . R . H . Prince Leopold was unanimously re-elected as W . M ., and Bro . Parker Deacon , S . W ., vvas unanimously recommended to

the W . M . as D . M . Bro . Col . Creaton , G . T ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of the lodge . The sum of £ 10 ios . 'vas voted to the Duchess of Marlborough ' s Fund , to be sent through the Lord Mayor of London ; and the sum of £ 3 5 s . was placed on Bro . Tayart ' s list . After a good deal of routine business the lodge aeljourned to a Vltasant and most agreeable banquet , marked by that

harmony and heaitiness which always characterised Old Amiquity . " Among the brethren present were Past Masters Bros . Col . Stewart , Col . Creaton , G . T ., W . Fraser Rae , Sampson Pierce , E . J . Barron , Woodford ; and Bros . 1 ' irker , Deacon , Stephen Pearce , Pontifex , Letchworth , Sharon TurnerAmes , Joliffe , Hilary , Skinner , and others .

, Among the visitors were Bros . Dr . Robbins , Dr . Richardson , Hurnell , and Stewart , jut :., as the son of its oldest Past Master , was warmly welcomed by the brethren of the Loel ge of Amiquity . After several excellent speeches , and a most cnjoyaole evening , the brethren separated at an l'arly hour .

PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , E-C , on Thursday , the 22 nd inst . The W . M ., Bro . Chas . Daniel , was supported by the following officers , viz .: Bros . F « ry , S . W . ; Chicken , J . W . ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schadler , J-D . ; George T . Brown , P . M ., Sec . ; Leims , P . M ., D . C . ;

a "d amongst the brethren present were Bros . Caton , Kearny , Rudd , Edwards , Braine , Berber , Soutter , Platvr , and others . The visitors were Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 1426 ; Foulsham , P . M . 1790 ; Stewart , 323 , Hong-Kong ; Hughes and King , 27 ; Bristow , 1637 ; Sargent , 1790 j |} y > 220 ; Martin , 18 S ; Stunt , 1641 ; and Gardner , 1563 jty request of the W . M . of the Lodge of Unity , 1637 , Bro . "illiam Robert Bristow was raised to the Third Degree .

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Mr . William Walker and Mr . James Stafford were then balloted for , approved , and initiated . The sum of fifteen guineas was voted to a worthy Past Master whose circumstances hael recently been greatly impaired by unforeseen losses . Two guineas vvere voted to an applicant , whose claims were thoroughly investigated and certified , and one guinea was given on account of the entertainment of the

inmates of the Masonic Benevolent Institution . Support was also accorded to the W . M ., Bro . Daniel , in aid of his forthcoming Stewardship for that Institution . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren subsequently spent a genial hour or two in the social and informal intercourse of an " off night . " Over a " grog and cigar " proceedings connected with Masonry in general and the Prosperity

Lodge in particular were freely and pleasantly discussed ; and all present , members and visitors alike , were gratified by the information afforded , and , above all , by the proof which had been given that the sacred cause of charity had been so freely supported through non-expenditure , on this and former occasions , on the pleasures of the table . The Prosperity Lodge is following a good example now

advocated by other lodges ; and it is agreeable to not ' ee that it does rot require the announcement of a banquet to draw visitors in goodly numbers to take part in Masonic work . May such self-sacrifice long continue here and elsewhere , and then the second of our grand principles will be so developed is to bring on those who practise it the testimony of a good conscience and its accompanying blessing—prosperity !

LODGE OF TEMPERANCE ( No . 169 ) . —On Thursday , the 15 th inst ., was celebrated at the White Swan Hotel , High Street , D . ptford , the installation meeting of this successful lodge , when Bro . William Predam , the S . W ., vvas duly conducted into the W . M . chair , the ceremony being marked with that excellence which has always characterised the weirkings of Bro . Moo . e , the

W . M ., during his tenure of office , and eliciting at its conclusion the hearty approbation , not only of the P . M . ' s present , but alsoef the visitors and members , who bore testimony to the same by passing a unanimous vote of thanks to Bro . Moure , and the W . M . subsequently presented him with a P . M . 's jewel , which had been voter ! at the previous meeting of the lodge . The following brethren

were appointed and invested to the several offices : Bros . Moore I . P . M . ; Monk , S . W . ; E . W . Wilson , J . W . ; Sariderson ' , S . D . ; Wallis , J . D . ; Umfreville , I . G . ; George Brown , P . M ., Treasurer ; Necld , P . M ., Secretary ; Charles Denton , P . M ., Steward ; and Goddard , Tyler . The newly installed W . M . having expressed his wish to stand Steward at the approaching festival on behalf of the Girls' School ,

a sum of twenty guineas was voted from the lodge funds to head his subscription list , which , during the evening , received some good and substantial additions . After the labour of the evening had been brought to a close in the accu .-tomeel manner observeel amongst Masons , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , provided by Bro . Frederick

Morgan , the zealous and obliging host , a banquet vvhich cannot be adequately described by words , but which was borne full and ample testimony to by the brethren . The visitors present were Bros . Majee , 546 ; Wriggleworth , 975 ; Dunn , 72 ; Tarryer , 1310 ; Ross , 1446 ; Jennelt , 1155 ; Gallant , 172 ; King , 77 ; Duffield , 87 ; Dawson , 5 .

PANMURE LODGE ( N ... 715 ) . —The above lodge met on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Cannon Street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Edward Phillips , W . M . ; Henry Waits , J . W . ; Ernest Zwinger , J . D . ; f . C Hewett , I . G . ; William Birdseye , P . M . ; James Paddle ' , P . M . ; J . H . Weedon , P . M . ; John Gale , P . M ., Henry Birdscyi-, P . M . ; and several other brethren . Iiro .

Henry Bir . iseye informed the brethren that Bro . Muggeridge , the Secretary , was laid up with gout , and Bro . Myers , the Treasurer , with bronchitis . Mr . W . G . Shapley was duly initiated . Bro . A . C . Cope , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Myers , Treasurer . Proposed by Bro . H . Birdseye , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Crossfield , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the usual gold

j ; wel be presented to Bro . Edward Phillips , the W . M , on his retiring frjm office . Bro . H . Birdseye , P . M ., by request , read the following statement from Bro . Muggeridge , the Hon . S . cretary . " W . Master and Brethren , —I wish to make a communication to the lodge which I know you will be sorry to receive , and whie-h I feel some regret in making , hut I do so now that you may not be put to

inconvenience at the last moment . I have acted as and done thc work of Secretary of the Panmure Lodge since it has been in existence , above twenty-three years , and as I am rapidly approaching the age of three score years and ten , I wish to relieve n . yself from the trouble and responsibility of office , and also to a considerable extent separate myself from the things of time . I have , therefore ,

determined to itccline being re-appointei Secretary to this lodge , and I have not done so from any sudden whim or caprice , for I came to this determination six months ago ; nor is it friim any pique with any of the members , for I am happy to say that I am on the most friendly terms with all of them . I therefore suggest that you consult each ether as to who shall succeed me in that important

ofiice , and I venture to re .-ommend that you select a Past Master . " The W . M . expressed his regret at hearing the determination of Bro . MuggerWge to resign the Secretaryship , and requested that it might he recorded on the minutes , that it was thc unanimous feeling of the members of the lodge , that the announcement of thc loss of his services as Secretary were received with much regret , but

they trusted he might be spared for some years yet to be amongst them as a member of the lodge . Bro . Henry Birdseye , P . M ., gave notice that he intended to propose at the next meeting that Bro . Henry Muggeridge be elected an honorary member of the Panmure Lodge . Great regret was expressed by the brethren at thc absence of Bros . Myers and Muggeridge .

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CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual installation at the Guildhall Tavern on the 19 th inst . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities by the W . M ., Bro . Rubardt , he vacated the chair , and duly installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Ginger , who was presented by Bro . Lawrence . The ceremony was most efficiently

performed , and , for the first time , with musical accompaniments , the passages being most impressively rendered by Bro . Stacey , P . P . G . S ., 289 , who kindly volunteered to prcsiele at the harmonium . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren as bis officers fcr the ensuing year : — Bros . C . Beaumont , S . W " . ; E . V . Cundy , J . W . ; H . D'Arcy , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Rubardt , I . P . M ., Sec ; W

Harbord , Asst . Sec . ; Parker , S . D . ; T . Hughes , J . D . ; D Hughes , I . G . ; E , Salisbury , P . M ., Steward ; W . Alder , D . C ; E . C . T . Hand , O . ; who were conducted by Bro . Baker , P . M . 753 , who kindly officiated as D . C , to their respective chairs . Messrs . R . Stubbs , G . T . McLachlan , T . Years , C S . Pinn , and E . Venner were then duly initiated into the ancient Order . Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., then

proposed that a jewel , of the value of five guineas , be presented to the late Secretary , Bro . Wm . Alder ( who , he regretted to say , had been compelled to relinguish his duties , owing to ill-health ) , in recognition of his services , and the proposition having been seconded by Bro . H . D'Arcy , P . M ., was carried unanimousl y . Owing to the heavy business of the lodge , the presentation of the fine harmonium ,

which had been subscribed for by the officers , was postponed until the next meeting . The namesof several candidates for initiation at the next meeting were then handed in , and the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , the attendance being very much greater than on any other festive occasion . The usual loyal an I Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and

heartily received . The VV . M ., in proposing " The Visitors , " said that with so many distinguished visiting brethren present it would be invidious to particularise , but he could not omit thanking Bro . Stacey , P . P . G . S ., 289 , for so kindly inaugurating the musical ceremony , and also Bro . Baker , P . M . 753 , fcr his valuable services and assistance in the ritual ; last , but not least , he was pleased to

see present Bro . C . Lucop , 1326 , the deputy Preceptor of the City of London " Lodge of Instruction , and who so ably seconded Bro . H . D'Arcy , the efficient Pr .-ceptor of that successful lodge of instruction . "The Initiates" toast was given and responded to . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " expressed a hope that he would have as successful and eventful a year as his predecessor , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Rubardt ,

who had so efficiently discharged his duties . In proposing the toast of " The Past Masters , " the W . M . expressed his pleasure at seeing again his old friend and veteran Mason , Bro . Osmond , who , eighteen years ago , filled the chair he had now the honour to occupy . The proceedings were enlivened by the vocal abilities of Bros . Harris , Hand , Morris , and others . The usual concluding toasts having been given the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1293 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 24 th inst . Present , Bros . Shaboe , W . M . ; Sindall , S . W . ; Gordon , J . W . ; Buss , Treas * Pearse , Secretary ; Kentish , S . D . ; Sanders , J . D . ; Bindof £ I . G . ; Maybury , M . C . ; and Maple , W . S . The P . M . ' s present were Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Southwell , I . P . M . ;

Phythian , and Keily . Members , Bros . Kirke , P . M .. ; Boncey , P . M . 5 Ward , Tarr , Game , Sadler , Roberts , Spritting , Maybury , Harvey , Jones , Carter , Forrester , F . W . Smith , and Parnvvell . Visitors , Bros . Ireton , W . M . 73 ; Farthing , P . M . 55 ; Hollingworth , P . M . 63 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Lee , P . M . 975 ; Dawson , P . M . 17 C 8 ; Elam , Jan ., 5 69 ; Walton 1048 ; Mead 1185 ; Clay

and Stiley , 1216 . 'Ihe lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., and after some routine business , at the request of the W . M . the chair vvas taken by Bro . Southwell , I . P . M ., for thc purpose of installation , and Bro . Sindall , S . W ., was duly presented and installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony and various addresses being well and impressively rendered by the Installing Master . The W . M .

then appointed and invested his officers—Bros . Gordon , S . VV .: Kentish , J . W . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Secretary ; Sanders , S . D . ; Bindoff , J . D . ; Shaboe , Chap . ; Maybury , I . G . ; Maple , M . C . ; Jones , W . S . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A voti of thanks was pass ; d to Bro . Southwell for the ver / able manner in which he had performed the . installation ceremony . The W . M . then presented Bro . Shaboe ,

the retiring ! W . M ., wilh the P . M . jewel , unanimously voted to him by the lodge . Bros . Gordon , S . W ., and Spratling volunteered to act as Stewards for the ensuing festivals of the Girls' and Boys' Schools respectively . The lo . lge vvas then adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . Sadler , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a pleasant evening was spent .

WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , the 23 rd inst ., at the Crystal Palace . There were present Bros . R . H . Crowden , W . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , S . W ., Sec . ; H . D . Steal , P . M ., acting J . W . ; W . F . Gardner , S . D . ; Thomas Perrin , J . D . ; Vizetelly , I . G . ; J . B . Crump , W . S . ; Allen , P . M . ; Cranch , P . M . ; James Crowden , John Crowden , Or . inee , Druce , Fulwood , and Philps . Visitors : Bros . E .

Grabham , P . M . 19 ; P . W . Le ftuiesne , P . M . 77 ; T . Preston , Sec . 166 9 ; E . Altman , 101 ; B . Blewitt , 1670 ; T . Clark , 1704 ; C . Collard , 1704 ; A . C . Saunders , Caledonia ; and Wm . Lake , P . M . 131 ( Freemason ) . The agenda paper prcsente d a formidable array of work , but the W . M . and officers were equal to the demands made on them , and very satisfactorily disposed of the " business . " Thc lodge having been opened in due form , the