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TABLE OF CONTENTS .

nernRis or M ASONIC MEETINGS : — (' raft Masonry 3 = 9 Red Cross nf Constanline 33 1 Knv . il Order of Scotland 33 l Scotland 333 Roval Arch 333 Mark Masonry 333 Ireland 334

jlasonic Tidings 3 H Supreme Grand Chapter 3 'U (' evisceration of lhe Liverpool Lodge 333 l- " icemasonry in Iniii . t 335 1 'lace aux Dames 336 Consecration ol ' lhe Alexandra Lodge 336 flic Irish Pcmale Orphan School 336 The Installation Picture , 33 ? Jlasonic Punctuality 337 St . Swithin 33 ?

CoKUEsroxnr . xcE : — " South London , " " P . M ., " Bro . Jliighnn , and " Temper-Pro . Ijlirge . s . s and tile Mark Degree 338 Bro . Capt . Uoyton -. 338 Provinn . il Grand Lodge of Kent 338 Jlasonic Notes and Queries 338 ]' rovincial Grand l . ndi _; . __ of Essex 338 Vro ^ ineial flrand Lodge of Hampshire anil Isle of Wight ... 33 g j . ro . Capt . fJoylon 31 o roelTY . —Translation from the German # 40

OlUTUARV : — Iiro . ISaltcrsby 340 IJro . Townsend 340 Chivalric Masonry 341 provincial Grand ' Lodge of West Yorkshire 341 Province of Middlesex 341 l- ' reemasonry in Constantinople 343 The Anti <| uity of Prccmasnnry 343 Masonic Meaings lor next week 343 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv

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BURY . —LODGE DI- RELIEF ( No . 42 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge , on Thursday , the ij ; th inst , there were present Bros . E . Eccles , W . M . ; A . Buckley , S . W . ; J . Skerrctt , J . W . ; T . Barker , J . D . ; S . Mosley , I . G . ; k . Simpkin , Sec . ; Thorman , Tyler . Bros . John Redfern , nnd William Ilcwitson were raised to the Sublime Degree by Bros . G . A . O'Neil , W . M . of Lodge 191 , and

J . Grimcjl ' . M . 128 . The workingof these brethren was much admired . The Secretary read some minutes of a committee meeting , from which it appeared that the W . M . ' s of the other lodges in the borough had expressed a wish to take an active part in promoting the fund for raising a memorial stone over Bro . J . S . Redfern ' s grave ; that it was agreed to " circular " the various lodges in the province

on the matter ; and that Bro . Lawrence Booth , architect , bc requested to submit a design for a Masonic memorial stone . The Worshipful Master stated that the subscription list so far had progressed satisfactorily . With regard to the widow and children of Bro . B ( P . M . ) , nnd the widow of Bro . II , the Secretary was instructed to make reprcscntations to the Provincial Lodge . Suitable

refreshment succeeded labour , and the usual toasts were honoured , Bro . J . W . Kenyon , P . M ., giving "The Newly-raised Brothers , " and Bro . Peers , " The Visitors . " IPSWICH . —BiiiTisn UNMON LODGE ( NO . 114 ) . —The last monthly meeting before the summer recess took place at the Jlasonic Hall , Ipswich , on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when there was the smallest attendance of brethren we ever

remember to have seen at this time-honoured and prosperous lodge . Whether it was in consequence of the wet evening , and many brethren having to come from a distance , or whether it was because the lodge , as a rule , adjourns in June , nnd brethren , supposing that this year would bc no exception to the rule , had made other arrangements , we do not know—but we must confess our

disappointment at finding one only of the seven officers who make a lodge present , and he the Junior Deacon . In the absence of the W . M ., who was away from home and indisposed , the chair was taken by the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . P . G . Chaplain , and there were present Bios . Emra Holme- - , P . P . G . llcg . and P . G . D . C , M . C ; W . Spalding , P . M ., Sec , acting J . W . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed ,

J . D ., P . i ; . Chaplain ; W . Clarke , P . G . A . D . C , acting S . D . ; N . Tracy , P . P . G . S . W ., W . M . of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , acting S . W . ; Geo . Abbott , S . W . of the Prince of Walts Lodge , No . 959 , Sec . The ledge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Bowes was passed to the degree of F . C , and Bro . S . Shorlriilge was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , th ^

ceremony being most impressively performed by Bro . Sandersun , who was ably assisted by his officers . We never saw the Deacon ' s part more efficiently worked than hy Bro . Clarke . During the ceremony that most beautiful and appropriate hymn , "Days and moments quickly flying" ( Hymns Ancient nnd Modern , No . 375 ) was sung by Bros . Clarke and Abbott , cf course leaving out lhe special reference to

our Lord , the admission of which would not have been Masonic , and the effect was very much enhanced by this addition to the ceremony . The historical aftcr-pait was given by Bro , Tract ' , who , as joint Preceptor with Bro . Sanderson , of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge of Instruction , which works under the banner of this lodge , is peculiarly well qualified to work the whole of the ceremonies in connection with Craft Masonry , and who

performed his task on this occasion with his usual ability . The rest of the business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . Bro . Emra I lolnus , P . M ., occupied the chair , and on the removal ofthe cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given 'md responded to with the customary fervour , and in spite of lhe Miiallncss of their numbers ; i very pleasant evening was spent . In proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince ol Wales as Grand Master , " the acting W . M . remarked that as

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the chief of all the rites of Masonry practised in England , the Prince occupied a higher position than had ever been held before by any of his illustrious predecessors . In proposing the toast of " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " Bro . Holmes , reminded the brethren that one of them , Lord Skelmersdale , the Deputy Grand Master , was coming down to Norwich , on the 20 th November , ' to instal the Prov . Grand Master of

Norfolk , and Lord Hcnnickcr had written to Lord Wavency , the P . G . M . of Suffolk , inviting the brethren of Suffolk to attend , expressing a hope that a large number from Ipswich would bc present . He ( the W . M . ) hoped that some arrangement might become to with the Great Eastern Railway Company , as with other companies , on similar occasions , by which the brethren might bc allowed return tickets at single fares , and

a special train back from Norwich . He trusted that a large number of the brethren would make a point of attending to do honour to the Norwich brethren , and the D . G . M . of England . Bro . Emra Holmes then proposed " The Prov . Grand Master , and Officers , past andpresent , " which was responded to by Bro . Tracy , P . P . S . G . W ., and Bro . Tweed , P . G . C . In proposing " The newly-raised Brother , " the W . M . remarked

that he trusted the ceremony through which he had gone that evening , and which had been so admirably performed , would make a lasting impression upon his mind . He would wish Bro . Shortridgc and others , to remember however , that he had not got to the summit of even Craft Masonry as many supposed , and he should not rest satisfied until he had attained the Royal Arch at least .

Brethren seemed to forget that in the Third Degree they only srot the substituted secrets of a Master Mason , and that it was not tiirthcy reached the Royal Arch the real secrets of Masonry were discovered . He could not understand the apathy which seemed to exist with regard to the Royal Arch . He had taken the trouble to enquire as to the relative members , and he found that whilst there were some

72 , 000 subscribing members on the roll of the Grand Lodge of England , there were only some 17 , 000 Royal Arch Masons . Whether this was in consequence of the high fee for exaltation , he did not know , but it was a fact which needed explanation . Bro-Shortridge , in responding , thanked the brethren for drinking his health . It was now twenty-five years ago since he was initiated into Masonry

under the Scotch Constitution in Jamaica . He had taken two degrees there , but from various causes had never been able to take the third . As they were aware , there had been some trouble about this ( the Grand Lodge of Scotland having given no evidence of his initiation ) , and he had gone through the ceremonies again . He was very much impressed by what he had seen that night , and he should

do his utmost to go forward , and he hoped in time to become a good Mason . Bro . Abbott , who is the possessor of of a very fine tenor voice , and Bro . Clarke contributed greatly to the harmony of the evening by their rendering of some very telling songs , " Beautiful Bells , " given by Bro . Abbott , being particularly pretty . The Acting W . I \ f . proposed " The Visitors , " as . 1 " last toast , and took the

opportunity of thanking Bro . Tracy for his able assistance that evening . He was a frequent and very welcome visitor at the British Union . Bro . Abbott , he believed had never been amongst them before , but he hoped that as he had now come he would often come again . The British Union Lodge was always very pleased to see visitors , especially such as they had present that evening .

He thanked Bto . Abbott for his songs in particular . Bro . Tracy briefly and modestly responded , as also did Bro . Abbott , and after a pleasant social hour the brethren departed . The lodge will not meet again until October . BURY . —PniNt'i : EDWIN Loco it ( No . 128 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge on Wednesday , the 21 st . inst ., there were present , along with other brethren , Bros .

Warwick Wood , W . M . ; W . S . Barlow , S . W . ; J . Senior , J . W . ; Edward Robinson , S . D . ; Thomas Ramsboitorm jun ., J . D . ; Thomas Wood , Treasurer ; Jos . Wolstenholme , I . G . ; Thomas Ramsbottom , sen ., Sccretvry ; Wrigh Greenhalgh , Tyler ; visitor , Bro . G . Brown , I . G . 1392 . Mr Samuel Wrigley was balloted for and initiated . Bros . | olm Pilling and J . Tattcrsall , F . C , were raised . The

working was done in effective style by the W . M . There ewve two propositions for initiation . DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —Summer Festival . — The annual summer festival of this lodge was held on the ifith inst ., at IJro . Middlecotl's , Greyhound , Dulwich . The VV . M . of the lodge , Bro . George Everett , presided , and he was supported by Bros . F . Kent , CC , I . P . M . ; A .

Treadwell , S . VV . ; | : imes Willing , jun ., J . W . ; Joseph Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Williams , Sec ; I . Bjscall , J . D . ; G . Clarke , I . G . ; E . White , D . C ; II . N . B . Spink , D . C ; J . McLean , A . Scan ! , D . I'lcnderleith , J . Jones , C . Serjeant , J . Willis , J . Douglass , Ralph , Beagle , Manton , Knott , Bennett , Baker , Ford , Kecble , Bird , Bell , Harris , Norris , Jennings , Richards , Ambrose , Gardner , W . M .

1381 ; Stuart , P . M ., 141 ; Higgins , Morgan , and others . The company , including the ladies , numbered eighty-six , for whom the best arrangements were made by the VV . M ., the Stewards , and Bro . James Willing , the lion . Secretary of the festival . The weather was atrocious , but , nevertheless , it di . l net deter the brethren and their fair partners assembling in force .

A splendid banquet was provided by Bro . Muldlecott , which all the company thoroughly enjoyed , and which was made the more pleasant by the music of a capital band that played during the repast . Grace hating been said , the VV . M ., in opening the proceedings , declaimed any intention of inflicting upon the company long speeches ; they had come there to enjoy themselves , and he desired

they should do so to their heart's content ; but 111 all wellregulated assemblages it was customary to go through a certain round of toasts , and this custom hj thought a most agreeable one , as it afforded an opportunity of passing round the " cup that cheers , " and brought about that conviviality which was so essential to their enjoyment on an occasion of this description . 1 lc then proposed " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen . " During a long

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reign her conduct had been such as to endear her to her people , and whether looked upon as a wife , a mother , or a Queen , she had set a bright example to her subjects . The toast was received with acclamation , and " God Save the Queen" was played by the band . The W . M . next gave " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of

the Royal Family . He said the Prince was a most generous-hearted , true to the backbone Englishman ; he h = id identified himself with all our pursuits , and everything that was dear to us , and the affable and brotherly manner in which he had carried out the proceedings at the Albert Hall on the memorable 28 th April , when he was installed Grand Master , would not bc easily forgotten by those who

had the good fortune to witness it . He was about to visit India , and he had no doubt his journey thither would be fraught with good to both countries , and he wished him God speed . With regard to the Princess of Wales , from the moment she landed on our shores she had become a great favourite with the English people , and her amiability and goodness of heart caused her to be much

beloved by all . The toast was received with great cheering' , and " God bless the Prince of Wales " was played by the band . Bro . F . Kent then gave " The Health of the VV . M . " In a kind and very able speech he eulogised his conduct as Master of the Domatic Lodge , and said it needed no further proof of his popularity than to sec him surrounded by such a company as the present . He called upon them to receive

this toast with three cheers , which was heartily responded to , the band playing "He ' s a Jolly Good Fellow . " The W . M ., in reply , said he was highly gratified at the manner in which the toast , so kindly proposed by his I . P . M ., had been received . It was always disagreeable to have to speak of one ' s self , and he should therefore content himself by saying how highly complimented he felt at having such a

company around him ; and to the ladies , who had attended so numerously in spite of wind and weather , his thanks were especially due . He then gave " The Domatic Lodge and its Past Blasters . " The Domatic Lodge was no thing of yesterday , for it was in the eighty-ninth year of its existence , the warrant having been granted in the year 1786 by Earl Antrim , the then Grand Master ; during the

last few years it had made rapid strides in the Craft , and it was now one of the largest and most influential . All this was due to his predecessors in the office he now had the honour to hold , and he was proud to say they had several officers of Grand Lodge amongst them . With regard to Freemasonry , the question was often asked , What is Freemasonry ? He might sum it all up in one bright

word—charity . It had its Boys' and Girls' Schools , its Institutions for Old Men and Women , and last , though not . least , its Lodge of Benevolence , which dispensed thousands annually to those who , from circumstances of unforsecn calamity and distress , were driven to seek its aid . The Grand Master had truly said our watchwords were Charity and Loyalty .

He coupled with the toast the names of P . M . ' s Kent , Foulger , and Tims , each of whom responded in suitable terms . The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . John Kent , of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , who ably responded . The toast of " The Officers " was next given , the W . M . paying a very high compliment to their efficiency , and stating that

his success in his position of Master of the Lodge was mainly due to their kind assistance and support . The toast was received with much applause , the officers being very popular with the lodge , and Bros . Treadwcll and Jas . Willing responded . " The Stewards" was then given , coupled with the name of Bro . Scard . The VV . M . thanked them very sincerely , and attributed the day ' s success in a

great measure to their kind help . Bro . Scant replied in an excellent speech . Then followed " The Ladies , " whom the Master described as " the bright stars that cheer our dreary way . " Bro . W . Wray Morgan replied in a happy and appropriate speech , which concluded this part of the day ' s proceedings . A ball and concert followed , Bro . J . H . Foulger acting as a most efficient M . C , ably assisted

by Bro . Scard . Bro . John Ambrose contributed some excellent harmony , and the company separated at an early hour , evidently delighted with the day ' s pleasures . Cohen's Band gave great satisfaction . BURY . —Lonni ; ST . J ( NO . IIJI ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Knowsky Hotel , on Wednesday , the 14 II 1 inst . There was a very fair muster .

Among those 111 attendance were Bros . G . A . OWcil , VV . M . ; Samuel Hamer , S . W . ; William Balmer , I . W . ; Samuel Barley , Sec . ; T . VV . Probctt , S . D . ; W . E Thornley , J . D . ; Alfred I lopkinson , I . G . ; Hartley Bates , Tyler ; Past Masters , Bros . VV . O . Walker , Fred . Anderton , P . Prov . G . S . B ., E . L . ; J . Smethurst , and J . I ? . Fletcher ; Visitors , Bros . Lawrence Booth , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; lames

Barrett , 1012 ; Alfred Wroe , 42 ; and Harry Woodcock , 1012 . Mr . James Cross was balloted for and duly initiated ; Bro . J . C . Yule was Crafted ; and Bro . VV . Barritt was raised to Third Degree by Bro . Smclhurs t , the tracing board being explained by Bro . Walker . A very cmvivia ) meeting was afterwards held . LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP ( No . 206 ) . —This lodge

held a special emergency meeting 011 Wednesday afteinoon , the 22 ml inst ., at half-past two , at the Ship an 1 Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . C , for lhe purpose of passing Bro . Captain lioyton to the Second Degree in Craft Masonry . It was his earnest wish that he should pass this as well as be raised to the Third Degree in his mother lodge . As may bc supposed , he has in hU

different windcrings up and down the kingdom in relation to his entertainments in connection with his life saving dress , and since it has become known through the pagis of the Freemason that he was an Entered Apprentice , been frequently solicited to pass his Second and take his Third Degree in lodges other than his own , but he has sedulously , and , no doubt , becomingly , declined to avail himself of such friendly solicitations . This good brother , therefore