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Monday . 77 Freedom , ( . iravesoiui 236 York , Duneoiniie Place , York

248 True Love and Unity , Brixham 312 Lion , Whitby 359 Peace and Harmony , Southampton 424 Borough , Gateshead 872 Lewis , Whitehaven 949 Williamson , Moukwearmouth 986 Hesketh , Croston , near Preston 1199 Agriculture , Yatton 1238 Gooch . Twickenham

1255 Dundas , Plymouth 1337 Anchor , Northallerton 1443 Salem , Dawlish 1631 St . Andrew , Gorleston 1748 Castlemartin , Pembroke 1814 Worsley , Worsley 1833 St . Keyna , Keynsham

2074 St . Clair , Landport 2086 Dacre , Stevenage 2208 Horsa , Bournemouth 2327 St . Oswin , North Shields 2373 Hardwick , Chesterfield 2425 Ecclesburne , Duffield

Tuesday . Board of General Purposes , Freemasons ' Hall , at 4 1339 Stockwell , Surrey Masonic Hall 1695 New Finsbury Park , Viaduct Hotel 223 Charity , Plymouth 378 Loyal Welsh , Pembroke Dock F

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386 Unity , Wareham 418 Menturia , Hanley 14 S St . Jam * s , Halifax 667 Alliance , Lr-i'rpool H 30 Endeavour , Dukintield 958 St . Aubin , Jorsov

1006 Tregullow , St . Day 1225 Hindpool , Barrow-in-Furness 1424 Brownrigg Unity , Old Brompton 1570 Prince Arthur , Liverpool 1787 Grenville , Buckingham 1893 Lumley , Skegness 1903 Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar , Portsmouth 1941 St . Augustine , Rugeley

Wednesday . General Committee of Grand Lodge , and Board of Benevolence , Freemasons ' Hall , at 5 220 Harmony , Garston 290 Huddersfield , Huddersfield 724 Derby , Liverpool 750 Friendship , CJleckheaton 1296 Vale of Brislineton , Brislington

1343 St . John , Grays 1529 Duke of Cornwall , St . Columb 1756 Kirkdale , Liverpool 1760 Leopold , Scarborough 2019 Crook , Crook 2149 Gordon , Hanley 2259 St . Nicholas , Thome

2320 St . Martin , Castleton 2357 Barry , Cadoxton 2444 Noel , Kingston-on-Thames 2448 Bradstow , Broadstairs

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Thursday . House Committee , Girls School , Battersea , at -I HO ¦ J . ! 2 Friendship , H'voupirt 2 ! 6 Commerce , Hasliusien 346 United Brethren , Blackburn 403 Hertford , Hertford

o 94 Downstnre , Liverpool 787 Beaureper , Belper 971 Trafalgar , Batley 1247 St . John , Plymouth 1418 Fraternity , Stockton-on-Tees 1514 Thornhill , Huddersfield 1971 Army and Navy , Aldershot 2184 Royal Victorian Jubilee , Rainhim 2214 Josiah Wedgwood , Etruria 2263 St . Leonard , Sheffield

addo ( Jycung and Athletic , Liverpool 2375 Hilbre , Hoylake 2387 Manchester Dramatic , Manchester 2462 Clarence , West Hartlepool 2474 Hatherton , Walsall

Friday . Board of Management , Boys School , Wood Green , at 2-30 2371 Felix , Folixstowe

Saturday . 1541 Alexandra Pal ., Hofborn Viaduct Hot . 1462 Wharncliffe , Penistone 2353 Broxbourne , Broxboume

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REVIEWS .

Books intended for Eeview should be addressed to the Editor "Freemason ' s Chroiicle , " New Barnet . Climbing in the British Isles . I . —England . By W . P . HASHES T SMITH , M . A . ( London : Longmans , Green , and Co . Price 3 s 6 d ) . THIS , the first of three handy little guide books , the other two of which are in preparation , and will be devctcd to Wales and Scotland respectively , supplies a mass oi information that will prove . both interesting and instructne to those who love to ramble

amid the beauties of nature when on their holiday tours , rather than pars their time on some busy pier or promenade at one of the sea-side resorts . The author starts with the assertion that fcr some years past there has been a icn . aikably rapid increase in the number of men who climb for climbing ' s sake within the bounds cf the British Isles .

This is not to be wondered at , when we consider how much the different Railway Companies have done during that period to make known and popularise the beauties of our Isles , but their eilorts have been , and are most admirably seconded by such works as that under notice .

Compiled by a traveller who , amongst other qualifications , can boast membership of the Alpine Club , we see before us the result of active and caroful research , while the many illustrations , which have been supplied by Mr . Ellis Carr , another Alpine Club member , serve to introduce a sense of reality into the brief descriptions given , and make one almost feel the excitement of the actual

ascents which arc described . Some of the views , indeed , give one the appearance of insurmountable obstacles , but the different ascents are vouched for , and after a very few moments' examination of the work one feels an almost irresistible desire to go and try for similar conquests . Interesting as the English volume undoubtedly is it is not too much to expect even greater things from the two others shortly to be issued .

OUR GREAT HERITAGE . Extract from an Address of Companion P . C . Rich , at a Ccnvccation of V \ i ! ey M . Egan Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Chicago . ( C OMPANIONS : —1 have often asked , as pnhaps many of you J have , —Do we get all the moral and intellectual bintfit cut of Masomy that we are entitled to , or that we might secure if we

took the proper course to attain ihat much desired end ? 1 think the greater portion oi us do not , and the pertinent inquiry arises , How are we to achieve that result ? In my humble opinion , the easiest , the surest and best , way is to study Masonry , not only by observation of the work as it is exemplified by the Lodges , the

Chapters , and the other Masonic bedics of which we are members , or perchance only visitois , lut by studying the monitors as the religious devotee studies the Bible , diligently , patiently and perseveringly , and by leading Masonic history , and the essays , speeches and oiaticns of premmc-nt Brethren and Companions who

have made Freemasonry a subject of study and research for more years than some of us have lived . Take my word for it , that by so doing your reward will be commensurate to the labour expended . You will much better undirstand and enjoy the exemplification oi ti c work , and the ritual will seem more beautiful and perfect . By thoroughly s-tuciyiug the symbolis-m of Masonry you will find

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that each symbol conveys a lesson m morality , a lecture fraught with knowledge useful in daily life , or perhaps a sermon on duty to God , to country , and to man . You may not have remembered it , but it is none the less true that in the lectures and charges of the several degrees you have

had conferred on you , you have continually been admonished to study and improve yourselves in Masonic light and knowledge . It is as much jour duty to do so as it is to attend Masonic meetings and pay annual dues . The only difference is , if you fail to obey , in the ioimer case the loss falls upon you as individuals , while in the latter it falls upon theT : odies ot which you are members .

In a general way we all know that the world owes much , yes , very much , of its civilisation and progress to Freemasonry . By a careful reading and study of Masonic history you will acquire a knowledge of the facts in detail , and , I assure you , such research

will not be dry , dull , or uninteresting , but most pleasing and profitable . You will leain that no other human Institution that ever existed has been so powerful in freeing mankind from the baleful influences of ignorance , falsehood and superstition , and in establishing justice , personal liberty and equal rights .

We are congregated here , in the full enjoyment of freedom of speech , freedom of action and freedom of worship , under the protection of that emblem of liberty , the stars and stripes , and , my Companions , I firmly believe that if Freemasonry had not intervened this country would still be a Province of Great Britain . If any one of you doubts my assertion , let him read Hayden ' s "Life

of Washington and his Masonic compeers , " and there learn that when discouraged by cold and hunger , with failure and death staring them in the face , the Continental troops under Washington ' s command were on the verge of mutiny , he called those of his officers who were Brethren of the mystic tie together in the Lod ge ,

and , with the matchless eloquence ever at his command , admonished them to be faithful to their Masonic obligations , with the result that they went forth with renewed courage and faith , to battle for freedom until the united Colonies had gained their independence .

Let any one read the Constitution of the United States , and he will be filled with wonder and amazement at the wisdom and

foresight contained in that marvellous document . Yet , after he becomes aware of the fact that its authors were Masonsthe mystery ends ; in Freemasonry its framers received the education which gave them their wisdom . George Washington , " the * Father of " our Country , " he who , with the assistance of his Masonic Brethren , among whom were La Fayette , Putnam , Warren , Wayne , and a host of others , under the

guidance of the Grand Architect of the Universe , led the armies of the Revolution through difficulties unspeakable to a glorious victory , was a Royal Arch Mason . He took the oath of office as first President ot the United States on the Bible taken from the altar of St . John ' s Lodge in New York City , and that obligation was administeied to him by Judge Robert R . Livingston , who then was Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York .

The great hcrces of the early history of our country were Craftsn . en , and they left to us the greatest heritage possible , that of civil and religious liberty . Let us thank Jehovah that it is our privilege to be Freemasons , and fcr all that Freemasoniy has dono for us . Also let us once more strive to do all that lies in our power to promote the welfare and prosperity of our Fraternity , the grandest , most sublime and perfect of all human organisations . — " Voice of Masonry . "

o o o DURING last year the Board of Relief in San Francisco expended in alms over 11 , 200 dollars .