Zetland Commemoration.

I may add that Bro . Terry , the Secretary , is in constant attendance hero , ready and anxious to give all possible information ; and that he is in frequent communication with Bro . John Havers , the Chairman , and with Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson and myself as Hon . Secretaries . Yours fraternally , JOHN M . CLABON .

THE ZETLAND COMMEMOEATION . "Worshipful Brother , —You are no doubt aware that Grand Lodge has resolved that , inasmuch as the present year completes the quarter of a century during which the Earl of Zetland has presided as Grand Master of England , it is a fitting opportunity to pay

him a just tribute of respect aud regard . " Grand Lodoe has appointed a Committee to carry this object into effect , who have delegated their functions to a Sub-Committee . " We enclose a copy of the resolutions of Grand Lodge , ancl the names of the Committee and Sub-Committee . *

"The Committee are of opinion that a fund should ; be raised for commemorating the 25 th anniversary of -the Grand Mastership of the Earl of Zetland ; and they have resolved that the subscriptions of individual brethren be limited to one guinea , lodges and chapters being at liberty to contribute at discretion . " The form which the project shall take will depend

• on the amount of subscriptions , and will be decided at a future meeting of the Committee ; but we are happy in being enabled to state that the Grand Master is gratified at the proceedings of Grand JJodge , and expresses his approval of the Commemoration , provided that it takes a form not of a merely

personal character to himself , but that it shall be in -commemoration of his Grand Mastershi p , as connected with the furtherance of some one or more -of the Masonic Charities . " We are to invite the co-operation of yourself and of your Lodge in raising the necessary funds for the commemoration . " The Committee desire to leave the details of

proceeding to the Provincial and District Grand Masters ; but at the same time they will be willing and anxious to give thera any aid which they may require . " The Committee suggest that subscriptions be collected by the Masters , Principals , and Treasurers of the several lodges and chapters ; and they request that remittances be made by cheques crossed "

WillisPer-, cival & Co , " through the Gr . Sec . Bro . John Hervey , Freemasons' Hall ; the G . Treas ., Bro . Samuel Tomkins , 76 , Lombard-street ; or the Hon . Secretaries , Freemasons' Hall ; unless the Prov . or District G . M . ' s shall otherwise direct . Each remittance should be accompanied by a list of subscribersin order that

, proper receipts may be sent . "The Committee will supply copies of the enclosed paper to Prov . and District G . M . ' s , and to Masters and Principals of lodge and chapters . —We are , Worshipful Brother , Yours fraternally ,

R . J . Simpson 7 Honorary John M . Clabon _ > Secretaries . James Terry , Secretary . Freemasons' Hall , Loudon , W . C , August 27 , 1868 .

Masonic Lifeboat Fund.

MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND .

TO THE EDITOB OF THE TBEEMASONS' MAGAZINE AUD MASONIC MIRB 02 . Dear Sir and Brother , —I have to acknowledge the receip t of the following sums from Alexandria , in Egypt : — The Zetland Lodge of Alexandria , No . 1 , 157 £ 0 5 s . W . Bro . A . E . Simond , W . M . and founder of

No . 1157 £ 1 Is . Bro . Bassett £ 1 Os . I owe these contributions to the exertions of a very zealous brother who has taken a great part in placing Masonry in Egypt on a good footing , our Bro . Simondand as tribute to my connexion with

, the district and my services to it as Acting District G . M . It was while officiating at Cairo in that capacity that I had the advantage of initiating Bro . Bassett . I take advantage of this opportunity to say that I trust such an example will wake up the seaport lodges

at home . During the past session much of my available time was taken up with the Masonic Archjeological Institute ; but , now that it is placed on a sure foundation , I trust that this next session , in co-operation with the National Lifeboat Fund , that we may accomplish this other objectwhich is one of great

, interest , particularly to our seafaring brethren and maritime lodges . Yours fraternally , HYDE CLABEE . 32 , St . George ' s-square , S . W .

Fraudulent Claimants For Casual Aid.

FRAUDULENT CLAIMANTS FOR CASUAL AID .

TO THE EDITOB OB THE EBEEMASOIfS' MAGAZIlfE AND MASOMIO MIEEOE . Dear Sir and Brother , —If it would interest your readers and benefit the Order , I could send you a list of callers upon me who I have proved to be traders on Masonry , aud I could give illustrations of some of the dodges resorted to to fleece the unwary Treasurers and

Almoners of Masonic lodges in the country , as well as the younger and greener members of the body . Some of the schemes are remarkable—many very stale . Yours fraternally , " EAST LANCASHIBE . " Manchester , Oct . 10 , 1 SG 8 .

D. P. G. M.

D . P . G . M .

TO THE EDITOR 01 . THE FREEMASONS' MAGAzltf U AND ^ M ASONIC MIRROR . Dear Sir and Brother , —A London Mason is quite justified in saying " We make very small account of Provincial Masons at our lodge . " I can pass a high eulogy on our London brethren for their hospitality so far as eating goes ; the eating is first ratebut the

, sauce is not quite so good . I have heard London Masons of good position say , in placing their guests , " Oh ! he is only a Provincial , " such being the tribute to his purple apron . As the London Mason says , they are stuck down any how , and I have seen a D . P . G . M . put below his juniors . For tbat matterI

, have seen a Grand Officer treated so more than once—¦ and there are Grand Officers who allow themselves to be so treated . The neglect of Provincials prevails throughout the