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the above letter been somewhat more moderate , bufc that is a point which concerns the writer rather than ourselves . With reference to tbe case of brethren who are elected and installed into offices , which the laws of the Craft , Mark , Arch , or other Body , require to be filled for a certain

period , when it is known beforehand they are on the point of leaving the Province , and will be unable to serve their full term , we consider they are so elected in violation of the spirit , if not of the letter , of tho law . We do not , therefore , consider they are justly entitled to the rank of past

rulers . As regards District or Provincial Grand Chiefs , they are appointed by the Grand Chiefs as their representatives —very often at the instance of the Brethren or Companions in the District or Province . There may be special circumstances governing special cases , but we see no reason

to find fault with tne present system , which , whatever may be tho case in British Burmah , has on the whole been found to work well as a rule . There would seem to be no particular reason for a Provincial Priory , but the Knights Templar of the District may be supposed to know their

own business best , and if they seek and obtain one , who shall question the arrangement ? As to fche District Grand Master , we think he is spoken of in too uncomplimentary terms . We presume there is a Deputy District Grand

Master , who visits the Lodges , and , moreover , visiting the scattered Lodges in British Burmah is probably a less easy task than visiting Lodges in Essex or one of the Lan - cashires . We may possibly refer to some of these points on some future occasion . —ED . ' F . G . l

We must all join in lamenting the very sudden death of Bro . Ex-Sheriff Woolloton , one of the most genial and jovial and thorough-going member of the Craft ; a man of great linguistic attainments , and a great friend to the less fortunate of his fellow-creatures , as well as supporter of

philanthropic institutions ; the British Orphan Asylum at Slough , to which he had contributed largely , being a notable case in point . Our late Brother had but few days

previously returned from a Swiss tour , and though sixtythree years of age leaves a father to bewail his loss . We offer our tribute of sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased .

On Saturday , Bro . Sheriff Waterlow laid the first stone of a new Wesleyan Church , at Willesden Junction . There was a large muster of spectators , among them being

Bishop Simpson , President of the Wesleyan Conference , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , and several members of the Common Council . The Lady Mayoress was in attendance to receive purses presented by twenty young ladies .

The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . R . P . Tate W . M . 862 , at the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1056 , Portugal Hotel , 155 Eleet-street , on . Friday , 23 rd ult . The business will commence at 7 p . m .

We have pleasure in announcing that Madame Worrell will give her annual Evening Concert , on Thursday , 20 th October 1881 , at the Angell Town Institution . Gresham Road , Brixton , commencing at 8 o ' clock . Tickets , price 3 s , 2 s , and Is , may be obtained of Madame Worrell , 52 Knowle-road , Brixton-road , S . W .

Bro . Edgar Mowbray , the respected manager of the Mohawk Minstrels , announces his annual benefit for the 28 th inst . Since the return of the " Mohawks " to their old quarters at Islington , they have been well supported , as

indeed they deserve to be . The entertainment they provide for their patrons is complete in every detail . Those who have not yefc experienced the pleasure of listening to this minstrel troupe should pay them a visit at the Agricultural Hall .

We understand from the Portsmouth Times that the new Masonic Hall at Shanklin , which is described as a beautiful building , ancl which is situate in the East

Cliffroad , has been completed , and will shortly be opened . The Provincial Grand Master W . W . B . Beach , Esq ., M . P ., who is to perform the opening ceremony , has nofc yefc fixed the date on which he will attend for this purpose .

Duke Of Cornwall Lodge, No. 1839.

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 .

THE Annual Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , 10 th instant , afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , London . Lodge was opened by tho W . M , Bro . Thomas C . f ! orno . who wns Hiinnortod hv tho following Officers : —Bros . . T W

Brooke I . P . M ., W . Gibson Bott S . W ., G . F . Smith jun . J . W . j J . W . Dewsnap Treasurer , A . Williams Secretary , A . Stokes S . D ., J . C . Wilkins S . D ., and G . F . Smith D . C . There was also a good attendance of members and the following visitors : —Bros . I . T . Calkin 586 , R . Scott 1558 . H . Garrod P . M .

749 , . Tames Hill D . C . 1658 , J . P . Sadler I . G . 1670 , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , James Dunn P . M . 72 , C . Basil Cooke Sec . 1928 , W . H . Brand P . M . 1521 , E . Beillv J . W . 897 , T . B . Bidall P . M . 193 , Joseph Da Silva S . W . 205 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , James Chubb 186 , A . Boehr P . M . 1585 , & c . The business of the evening comprised the passing of Bro . E . J . Hodges and the installation of Bro . W . Gibson Bott , both of which ceremonies were performed in

a most praiseworthy manner by Bro . Corpe . The newly . installed Master invested the following as his Officers : —Smith S . W ., Stokes J . W ., Dewsnap Treasurer and J . D ., Brooke Secretary , Wilkins S . D ., Smith I . G ., Williams D . C . H . S . Trego Organist , H . Cattermole Steward , R . W . Goddard P . M . Tyler . The addresses having been triven , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the

Tavern to banquet . After a most enjoyable repast , the usual toast list was gone through . In proposing the Grand Officers , the W . M . alluded to the presence of the Grand Secretary , who they were pleased to welcome as an honorary member of their Lodge . Bro . Gierke tendered his thanks , and complimented the members on the success which had attended their Lodge , giving credit for a great

part of it to the first Master and present Secretary , Bro . Brooke The I . P . M . proposed the health of the Wor . Master , a toast which he •felfc sure would be received with tbe greatest enthu . siasm . He referred to the excellent way in which Bro . Bott had carried out the duties of the offices he had already filled in the Lodge , and felt assured he would continue to devote his attention to

the proper discharge of the work required of him . Bro . Bott felt deeply sensible of the kind way in which the toast had been received . He had done all that lay in his power during the past two years , and he hoped successfully . He should strive to make his year of Master , ship a still greater success . He then proposed the health of tho I . P . M . He had on many occasions listened to the ceremony of

installation , but had never heard it rendered so impressively as had been done by Bro . Corpe thafc day . He felt ifc very difficult to follow such Masters as those who had preceded him , and conld not help feeling that for a time they had attained the summit of perfection . He concluded by placing on the breast of Bro . Corpe a handsome P . M . 's je-wel . The I . P . M . tendered his hearty thanks both for the jewel

and the kind expressions of the Lodge . He had considered it his duty to do all thafc lay in his power during his term of office and had experienced the greatest pleasure in conducting the Lodge . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Visitors , to which Bro . Garrod replied . From what he knew of the W . M . he could with safety say that no brother had tbe interest of Freemasonry more afc heart . He

felt sure Bro . Bott would do all thafc lay in his power for the good of fche Order in general and his own Lodge in particular . The health of the Past Masters was duly honoured and replied to by Bros . Corpo and Brooke , the latter brother also later on acknowledging the toast of the Secretary . Bro . Dewsnap , the Treasurer , tendered hi- < hearty

thanks for the way his health had been drunk . He hoped long to enjoy the confidence of the brethren of the Lodge . As their Treafurer his desiro was to keep the finances iu good order . The toast of the Press was acknowledged bv Bro . Morgan , and thafc of the Officers "by the J . W ., after which the Tyler ' s toast was given .

De Ogle Lodge, No. 632, Morpeth.

DE OGLE LODGE , No . 632 , MORPETH .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Morpeth , on Thursday 8 th inst . In the absence of Bro . C . C . Davison , the retiring W . M . Bro . W . Davidson P . M . P . P . GJ . D . presided , and there was a good attendance of the officers , members , and visitors . After tbe minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , and fche earlier business disposed of , Bro . G . Jeffrey S . W , ancl W . M . elect was duly presented for the benefits of installation by

Bro . T . Waters P . M ., acting as Director of Ceremonies , and in due course , after the retirement of brethren below the rank of Installed "Master , was formally and most impressively inducted into the chair . Having been saluted according to ancient custom , the new Worshipful Master appointed and invested the following brethreu as his office !* for the ensuing year , namely , Bros . C . C . Davison I . P . M ., J . Wilson

S . W ., R . S . Dickenson J . W . and Organist , T . Ashton Secretary , T . Gillespie P . M . Treasurer , W . Graham S . D ., J . Hann J . D .. C . Lea ' l . G ., W . Davidson P . M . D . C , J . Watt and B . Ashton Stewards . Bro . T . Braithwaite P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., having presented to tho Lodge a solid silver pair of compasses and square , in fche name and on behalf of Bro . J . W . Bowery , Alnwick , Lodge was closed with the accustomed formalities , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen's Head Hotel ,

where , under the presidency of Bro . Jeffrey , a capital banquet was served by tho host Bro . J . Watts . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Among tbe "Visitors present were Bros . Kenrick P . M . Worcestershire , W . M . Bell P . M . P . P . A . D . C . Hexham , Hall P . M . Stockton , E . L . Marrett P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain , Dr . F . W . Skrimshire Percy Lodge , Newcastle , T . E'lington Blagdon Lodge , Blyth , and G . Fawcus , Warkworth Lodge , Amble .

On Thursday , the 8 th instant , Bro . W . H . Taylor was installed Worshipful Master of the St . Michael ' s Lodgei No . 1273 , Sittingbourne , tho ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . W . H . Longhurst I . P . M .