Lodge Meetings Next Week.

LODGE MEETINGS NEXT WEEK .

Puller particulars as to place of meeting of the undermentioned Lodges are given in the Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book ( published by Grand Lodge for the benefit of the Charity Fund ) .

Monday . 1506 White H ' rse o' K't ., HlbrnV . Hl .

77 Freedom , Gravesend 236 York , York 248 True Love & Unity , Brixham 312 Lion , Whitby 359 Peace & Harmony , South ' pton 466 Merit . Stamford Baron

872 Lewis , Whitehaven 949 Williamson , Monkwearmouth 986 Hesketh , Croston 1030 Egerton , Heaton Norris 1146 De Moulham , Swanage 1199 Ariculture , Yatton 1238 Gooch . Twickenham

1255 Dundas , Plymouth 1337 Anchor , Northallerton 1443 Salem , Dawlish 1631 St . Andrew , Gorleston 1674 Carodoc , Ehyl 1814 Worsley , Worsley

1833 St . Keyna , Keynsham 2069 Prudence , Leeds 2074 St . Clare , Landport 2086 Dacre , Stevenage 2208 Horsa , Bournemouth 2349 West Lane . Century , Blackpool

2425 Ecclesburne , Duffield 2557 Temperance , Newcastle-on-T . Tuesday . Board of General Purposes , Freemasons' Hall , at 5 .

1339 Stockwell , Camberwell 1695 New Finsbury Park , Via . H'tl . 2191 Anglo-American , Criterion 47 Newstead , Nottingham 223 Charity , Plymouth 418 Menturia , Hanley 432 Abbev . Nuneaton

667 Alliance , Li ' , jrpool 681 Scarsdale , Cuesterfield 830 Endeavour , Dukinfield 958 St . Aubin , Jersey 1006 Tregullow , St . Day 1089 De Shuriand , Sheerness

1225 Hindpool , Barrow-in-Furness 1424 Brownrigg of Unity , Old B ' pton 1427 Percy , Newcastle-on-Tyne 1570 Prince Arthur , Liverpool 1787 Grenville , Buckingham 1893 Lumlev . Skeimess

1903 Pr . Ed . Saxe Weimar , P'tsm'th . 1941 St . Augustine , Rugeley ¦ 2155 Makerfield , Newton-le-Willowi 2360 Victoria , Southport 2414 Wychwood , Burford 2572 Tyldesley , Tyldesley Wednesday .

Board of Benevolence , F . M . H ., 5 . 2 Antiquity , Freemasons ' -hall 82 Foundation , Cheltenham 220 Harmony , Garston 257 Phcenix , Portsmouth 724 Derby , Liverpool

778 Bard of Avon , Hampton Court 1039 St . John , Lichfield 1296 Vale of Brislington , Brislington 1633 Avon , Manchester 1756 Kirkdale , Liverpool 1760 Leopold , Scarborough 1967 Beacon Court , New Brompton 1984 Earl of Clarendon , Watford

Lodge Meetings Next Week.

2019 Crook , Crook 2149 Gordon , Hanley 2216 Egerton , Swinton

2320 St . Martin , Castleton 2330 St . Lawrence , Pudsey 2357 Barry , Cadoxton 2385 Godson , Oldbury 2444 Noel , Kingston-on-Thames 2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs

Thursday . House Committee , Girls School , 4 . 30 . 65 Prosperity , Guildhall Tavern QQ filintoonpm * AlKinn

858 South Middlesex , Fulham . 1523 St . Mary Magdalene , Cafe Boyal 51 Angel , Colchester 78 Imperial George , Middleton 202 Friendship , Devonport 346 United Brethren , Blackburn

410 Grove , Ewell 594 Downshire , Liverpool 787 Beaureper , Belper 935 Harmony , Salford 1163 Emulation , Birmingham 1345 Victoria , Eccles

1404 Saint Vincent , Bristol 1418 Fraternity , Stockton-on-Tees 1437 Liberty of Havering , Romford 1616 Fr ' ndship & Harmony , W ' y b ' ge 1702 Sub-Urban , Great Stanmore 1705 Prince of Wales , Gosport

1817 St . Andrew , Shoeburyness 1971 Ald'shot , Army & Navy , A'shot . 2101 Bramston Beach , Godalming 2184 Boyal Vict . Jubilee , Rainham 2195 Military Jubilee , Dover 2214 Josiah Wedgewood , Etruria 2215 Anfield , Anfield 2261 Armitaee , Milnsbridge

2263 St . Leonards , Sheffield 2335 Cydling and Athletic , Liverpool 2375 Hilbre , Hoylake 2462 Clarence , West Hartlepool 2463 Boofle-WUbraham , Knotty Ash 2474 Hatherton , Walsall

Friday . Council Boys " School , Freemasons ' Hall , at 4 . 60 Peace and Harmony , F . H . 2076 Quator Coronati , F ' masons ' -h .

36 Glamorgan , Cardiff 523 John of Gaunt , Leicester 602 North York , Middlesbrough 761 St . John , Dursley 1294 St . Alban , Grimsby 1644 Alma Mater , Birmingham 1712 St . John , Newcastle-on-Tyne 1822 St . Quintin , Cowbridee

1920 Eurydice , Surbiton 2371 Felix , Felixstowe 2415 Tristram , Shildon Saturday . 1541 Alexandra Palace , Holborn 2472 Walthamstow , Walthamstow

631 Methuen , Taplow 1462 Wharncliffe , Penistone 1531 Chislehurst , Chislehurst 1851 Ewell , Kingston 1982 Greenwood , Sutton 2087 Electric , Hampton Court 2460 Ascot . Ascot

A Masonic Hall For Gravesend.

A MASONIC HALL FOR GRAVESEND .

IN order to fulfil a long-felt want in this ancient Borough , a public meeting of Freemasons was called at the Town Hall , Gravesend , on Thursday , 9 th inst ., to explain the action of the Provisional Committee appointed to take the necessary steps for establishing a Masonic Hall in the town .

Alderman Edward C . Paine , J . P ., Deputy Mayor , presided , and was supported by Bros . William Bussell , T . T . Hogg , George Eackstraw , Fredk . Mitchell , George Masters , William Hawker , Bev . Augustus Jackson , B . 3 . Beamish , James A . Whitfield , Surgeon Colonel Prescott , William Gunn , Hy . Doughty , Arthur Konaldson , William Barlow , C . P . Bowen , T . Gee , J . G . Prevost

, J . Gillett , Thos . H . Lygo , J . Axcell , T . A . Mummery , Thos . Smith , F . W . Martin , George Bayner , A . E . Lockhart , Frank Hitchens , J . Lane , W . H . Hedger , Dr . H . T . Sells , Charles Cobham , J . Pettingill , Mark Paton , and a large number of other Brethren , representing the various Lodges and Chapters , whose names we could not gather . Bro . Paine commenced the proceedings by calling upon Bro . J . P . White the Honorary Secretary , to read the circular convening the meeting . This

A Masonic Hall For Gravesend.

having been done Bro . Wm . Bussell , a highly respected member of the Craft , who for some years past has been Grand Treasurer of the Province of Kent , and was last year Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of England , explained in detail what had been done . He said the subject of a Masonic Hall was no novelty to the Freemasons of Gravesend . Many years ago it was proposed to have one , and the scheme was looked , upon with such favour by the Provincial Grand Master , Provincial Secretary , and other

Officers , that a considerable sum of money was subscribed for the purpose . A plot of land had been purchased , but there , alas , the scheme , owing to lack of interest and keen opposition of some interested parties , fell through . The land was sold , and the money invested so that it would again be available for the purpose . Since that time tho number of Lodges had increased , and the number of Freemasons had more than doubled . It was therefore considered that the present position of the Craft in Gravesend warranted another

strenuous and serious effort being made to secure the establishment of a Masonic Hall . A tew Brethren interested in the movement had met together , and had invited the Masters , Wardens , and Secretaries of the various Lodges to assist them—with a result that a Company had been formed , " The Gravesend Masonic Hall Company , Limited , " and he believed a copy of the prospectus was in the hands of everyone present . They had once more secured a plot of land , on a very favourable site about equi distant from

the three stations , and he thought the scheme looked fair to be accomplished at last . No person was making a penny out of the transaction , the land would be handed over to the Company at the same price that was given for it , there were no expenses for promotion , & c , but those who had started the movement wanted to enlist the sympathy of every Freemason in the town in order that the Hall might be a prosperous , useful , and ornamental addition

to the Borough . He could not possibly form any idea of the probable income or expenditure , but if it met with proper support it would undoubtedly give a fair return for the money invested . The object of the present meeting was to enable tho Brethren to satisfy their minds as to the objects of the Provisional Committee , to ask any questions relating thereto , and , if satisfied , to take up as many shares as they could afford , in order that the building might be commenced without delay .

Several Brethren took advantage of the opportunity of asking various questions , all of which were answered to their satisfaction . Bro . Fred Mitchell then proposed , " That in the opinion of this meeting the scheme now put forward for the erection of a Masonic Hall should be adopted , and those present promise their cordial support . " This was seconded by Bro . Whitfield , and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceedings to a close .

Presentation To Colonel Sackville West.

PRESENTATION TO COLONEL SACKVILLE WEST .

ON Tuesday afternoon an emergency meeting of the Bangor Freemasons was held at the Masonic Hall , Bangor , * in which the St . David Lodge , No . 384 , and tbe Royal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 , united for the purpose of presenting Bro . Colonel the Hon . W . E . Sackville West P . G . W . England and P . P . G . S . W . North Wales -with an address and jewel on his approaching departure from the Province . The joint Lodges assembled at half-past four , there being a very large attendance .

After closing , the W . M . of the St . David Lodge Bro . W . M'Kenzie Williams presented Colonel West with the address , which he read , and the jewel . In doing so , Bro . Williams expressed the high esteem in which Bro . West was held by both the Lodges , ancl paid him a high compliment on the work which he had done in Masonry for many years past . The address read as follows :

To the Right Worshipful Brother Colonel the Hon . William Edward Sackville West P . M . P . G . W . Eng . and P . P . G . S . W . Wales . Bight Honourable Sir and Brother , —We , tbe Worshipful Masters and Wardens , on behalf of the Brethren of St . David ' s Lodge , No . 334 , and Eoyal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 , beg to express our deep regret at your departure from Baugor , and the consequent severance of tho very close connection which has existed between you aud the Masonic body of North Wales during your

residence among us for tho past twenty years . We desire to place on record our appreciation of the valuable advice and ready help which you have at all times extended to Masonic movements , and of the deep interest you have always taken in the furtherance of the principles of the Order . We pray the Great Architect of the Universe may be pleased to extend to you many years in which to enjoy the retirement and rest you have so well earned , and we feel convinced that , wherever you may take up your residence , Masonry in the locality will have a true and faithful supporter . 14 th June 1898 .

Bro . Colonel Sackvule West , in . reply , said it was with feelings oi very great sorrow that he was about to leave his Masonic and other friends in Bangor , and it was gratifying to him to find that he had secured the approbation of the Brethren during the time he had resided amongst them . He was an old Mason when he came to Bangor , and he was pleased to find that great progress had been made in Masonry since

that time . They had had the Province of North Wales constituted , new Lodges had been consecrated , and he ventured to say Masonry had made a more marked advance during those years than for many years preceding . He was deeply grateful for ali the kind things that had been said of him , and for the beautiful presents made to him , which he should always treasure as mementos of his connection with the Lodges .

A banquet was subsequently held at thc Castle Hotel , at which Bro . Colonel Sackville West was the guest . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , his health was proposed in felicitous and eulogistic terms by Bro R . H . Pritchard W . M . of thc Boyal Leek Lodge P . P . G . K .

Continental Schism.

CONTINENTAL SCHISM .

rriHE Correspondent of the " Daily Chronicle" telegraphs I from Eome , under date 12 th inst ., as follows : A schism has occurred in Italian Freemasonry . The Milanese Lodges have separated themselves from the Grand Orient of Eome , and have instituted a separate Grand Lodge . The Milanese Grand Orient has also been recognised by the

Grand Orient of L < ranee . This will xneau , of course , that whatever its former relatioos to the Fraternity in England , America , and Germany , the Milanese Order will cease to be recognised by thoso countries , which have long since had no relations with the Grand Orient of France .