A Day With The Craft.

members and not Masons . Better that our ranks remain stationary fir ever than that we , by a sacrifice of principle , or by over eagerness to gain strength , we should admit those who are unworthy to sit in our Lodge rooms . 1 have promised to tell you something about Craft history to-night , but before doing so I may say that I am just back from the old land , the dear old spot that gave us our first Craft light ,

aud that as I was received in the Grand Lodge of England with a royal welcome , I felt that indeed we ought well to be proud that we were the children of that grand old jurisdiction , whioh has done so much to spread the principles of Masonry in every part of the world . As I spent hours in the Grand Secretary's office in London , searching the old records of over a hundred years ago , and read the minutes of

the Grand Lodges of England from 1725-1800 , and more particularly those of the Athol Grand Lodge , I felt as if I was having a ramble with the brethren of long ago , many of whose names are familiar to me . I found in the Athol books the records of Wm . Jarvis , the first Provincial Grand Master—the copie 3 of the warrants of Prince Edward , the Duke of Kent , as Provincial

Grand Master of Qubeo , but no copy of that issued to Bro . Jarvis . In the Athol books his name is given " William Jarvys , " the 4 th November 1791 , but after this date the amount of information given is very meagre . These matters I shall refer to at greater length in my leoture . From the Grand Officers of England I had a most cordial welcome . Col . Clerke , the Grand Seoretary is a most genial

brother , and his desire to make my visit pleasant was of the heartiest character . I also had the pleasure of meeting Brother R . F . Gould , the Masonio writer , and Bro . W . J . Hughan , one of the most distinguished and brightest Masons in the world . The time I had at my disposal in England was limited ; but wherever I went I had a truly Masonio welcome . The Grand Master then gave an

address of over an hour on Craft history in Canada for the past century , which was listened to with close attention by the large audience . Complimentary speeches were also made by Col . Jackson , the energetic D . D . G . M . of the Fourteenth Distriot , by Dr . Preston and by Bro . Taylor , M . P . The proceedings terminated with tho passage of a resolution of thanks to the G . M ., the entire Craft rising and testifying their appreciation by loud applause .

Presentation To Bro. T. J. Barnes.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . T . J . BARNES .

ON Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., there was a gathering of well-known East London Freemasons at Bro . Musto ' s , the " White Horse , " White Horse Lane , Mile End , for the purpose of making a presentation to the veteran Bro . T . J . Barnes , the " father" of the Doric Lodge . A number of preceptors of Lodges of Instruction wero present , but Bro . Barnes , owing to the Bevere weather , waa unable

to attend . Brother A . Culver P . M ., Preoeptor of the Langthorne Lodge , occupied the chair , and among other Preceptors preient were Bros . Pringle , W . Myers , Musto , Cundick , B . Da Costa , L . Da Costa , and Taylor , with a number of other brethren , who did justice to the beautiful and well-served repast which the host , Bro .

Musto , had provided . General regret ; was expressed at the indisposition of the veteran Freemason whom they had met to honour , but tho company decided to make the presentation of a handsome silver snuff box through Bro . Musto , deputing him to convey it to Bro . Barne ? , with nil the good winhes and grateful feeling that was so abundantly

expressed . The snuff box had upon it the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . P . Z ., by the Preceptors of the East End of London , as a , token of esteem for their father in Freemasonry . " This over , a most enjoyable evening was spent iu the way common to the members of the Craft .

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday . » Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . Cofctebrmip , Mercer , Hibbert , Brett , Lacey , Newton , Tattersball , Daniel ,

Kempfcon , Griggs , Bywater , Making , Bullen , Cubifct , Mnllord , Attenborougb , Webb , Cumberland , Fitzgerald , Cotter , Larkin , and Terry ( Secretary ) . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Warden ' s

report tor the month was verified . Seven petitions ( six for the Male Fund and one from a widow ) were discussed , with result that all but one were accepted . The names will bo added to the list for next election . The customary vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

We learn that His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master Designate of the Berks Province . " has intimated his intention of

conferring on Brother S . Knight P . M . ( Mayor of Newbury ) the oifice of Provincial Grand Senior Deacon at the Grand Lodge , to be held at the Town Hall , Reading , on Monday next .

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Notice Of Meetings.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 159 .

r ptlE members held their monthly meeting at the Masonio Hall , -a- Hobait-street , Stonehouse , on the 3 rd inst . The following Officers were eleeted for the ensuing year : —Bros . Thomas Stoner S . W . as W . M ., Henry Mortimer P . M . Treasurer , and James Bartlett P . M . Tyler . Bro . N . Radmore P . M . has been appointed Secretary ( pro tern ) in succession to the late Bro . Trethewy , deceased .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 1071 .

rpHE installation banquet took place at the Commercial Hotel , - * - Saltaab , on the 3 rd inst . About sixty sat down to an excellent spread , provided by Bro . N . Bray P . M . The W . M . Bro . Thomas Shaddock presided , the S . W . Bro . J . Lander and the J . W . Bro . T . D . Netting being iu the vice-chairs . Those present included Bros , Major M . Tracey P . M . 1247 , P . P . G . S . W . Devon , the Rev . T . W .

Lemon , D . D ., P . M . 189 , P . P . G . J . W . and P . P . G . Chap ., Bros . Croydon , Herring , Niuess , White , Brooking , Pearce , Deeble , Hifley , Nan . carrow , Doney , R . Pearce , Rook , Rawiing , Dunn , Bowden , Bray , Thomas , Wallis , J . Deeble , Lavers , Williams , John Pearce , Vosper . Meadows , Rawiing , Prout , J . Brooking , Brannd , J . T . Brooking ,

Wallis , Wood , Matthison , Williams , Alford , Harvey , Vicary , Hearn , Keast , Goodman , Gowan , Penwill , Hunt , Dingle , J . B . Pearce , J . Kinsman , H . McCullogb , Berry , Hallett , & o . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , the health of the W . M . being moat cordially received . Bro . W . R . Rawiing P . M ., in an effeotive

speeob , presented to Bro . Nanoarrow a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , whioh bears the following inscription : —Presented by the members of Zetland Lodge , No . 1071 , Cornwall , to Bro . Wm . Thomas Nanoarrow P . M . in appreciation of hia MaBonio worth and talent , 3 rd December 1890 . In reply to the toast of his health the Tyler ( Bro . J . Deeble ) , the oldest P . M . of the Lodge , explained that he was one of the

original founders of the Lodge—twenty-five years since—whioh he presented with the working tools , which were made by himself . A pleasant musical evening was spent . Racitations were splendidly given by Bro 3 . Croydon and Lavers , and capital songs by Bros . Major Tracey , W . R . Rawiing , P . J . Dunn , W . Wallis , Netting , Dingle , Keast , Betty , Hallett , and Hoard .

EARL OF CARNARNON LODGE , No . 1642 .

FT 1 HE installation meeting was held at the Ladbroke Hall , on -L Thursday , tho 13 th ult ., when there was a large attendance of members nnd visitor * . Lodgo having been formally opened and the minutes confirmed , Mr . Thomas Jameson was impressively initiated into Freemasonry by tho W . M . Bro . R . C . Green , and the degree of Follow Craft conferred upon Bro . W . A . Thomson . Tho business of

the evening was then proceeded with , and Bro . John Robinsou Roberts was duly insAnllwl into tli « chair as W . M . for tho eusuing year by Bro . R . C . Green . The f ' o ! lo > ving Oilicoia were invested , Bio ? . T . W . Heath S . W ., Dr . F . B . Pocock J . W ., S . H . Parkhouso Treawnrer , W . J . Mr . rlid Secretary ( ub . iuut through indisposition ) ,

E . Rygero S . D . Tho addressed to tho Master , Wardens , and Brethien wcru delivered by Bros . R . C . Green and G . Davis . Notice of motion was given by Bio . Parkhouso Treasurer , that the sum of 20 guineas s-hould bo voted from the Lodge Funds to the Royal

Masonic I . ftitir . iou for Girls . Iho Secretary was instructed to forward u Utter of condolence to Bro . D . P . Cama , sympathising with him in the death of hia wife . Other business of a routine natnro was transacted , and the Lodge waa formally closed .

BUXTON LODGE , No . 1688 . rilHE annual festival was held at the Palace Hotel , Brighton , nn i Monday , the 24 th ult . The Lodge was opened at 2 * 45 , by the Worshipfnl Master , who waa supported by hia Officers and several visitors . After preliminaries , Bro . C . F . Wardley was installed in the Worshipful Master ' s chair by Bro . A . W . Slack , the retiring

Master , in a most efficient and impressive manner . Bro . Jones P . M . delivered the charge to tbe W . M ., Bro . Harrison P . M . the charge to the Wardens , nnd Bro . Slack the charge to the Brethren . Bro . Ormo P . M . presented the working tools . Bro . C . F . Wardley , then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . A . Brown S . W .,

J . H . Lawsou P . M . 1235 P . P . G . S . W . J . W ., G . Lornmer P . M . Treas ., J . H . Orme P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Secretary , J . E . Harrison P . M . 1235 P . P . Supt . of Works S . D ., Sydney Taylor J . D ., E . C . Milligan P . M .

1235 P . P . G . S . D . Dir . of Cers ., J . T . Reynolds Organist , R . A . Little I . G ., J . Bnlson Tyler . Hearty good wishes were expressed by tho visitors , and Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 4 * 15 p . m .

ST . PETROCK LODGE , No . 1785 .

rilHE installation meeting was held at the Lodge-room , Church-- 1 street , Padatow , on Tuosday evening , 2 nd inst ., when there was a large attendance . The ceremony of installing Bro . R . S . Langford , the W . M . elect , was ably psrformtd by tho retiring W . M . Bro . J . B Williams , assisted by Bros . F . Bray P . M . P . P . G . Pursnivant and W . H . Pope P . M . The W . M . invested the following as his Officers for

the ensuintr year : —Bro . J . B . Williams I . P . M ., P . Blake S . W ., Jno . Hawkeu J . W ., Rev . Jno . Core Chaplain , F . Bray P . M . P . P . G . Pursnivant Treasurer , W . H . Pope P . M . Secretary , W . Williams S . D ., W . Philp J . D ., R . L \ Griffin Dir . of Cers .. Rev . J . J . Murley P . Chap . Or » ., G . B . Striblev I . G ., W . Brown , W . Derrick , F . Sluman , S . T .

Tren-askis juu . Stewards , J . D . Lobb Tyler . The visitors included Bros . E . Rickard J . W . 1829 , F . T . Harvey D . C . 1529 , and H . S . Hare P . M . 1954 . The animal banquet , which was well attended , was hold at the Petrock Private Hotel , and the proceedings were enlivened by . some excellent songs .