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Bro . F . Binckes , in fche course of hia response for the Visitors , said ifc was nofc his desire to trespass long npon tbeir attention or to monopolise the thanks whioh were due from , and sincerely felfc by , those who had witnessed the excellent working of the Lodge and tbe unstinted hospitality that followed . He would prefer to leave

that duty in the hands of his esteemed friend Bro . Percy Wallis , Prov . S . G . Warden of Derbyshire , whom he was very pleased to have brought with him on a visit to the Stockwell Lodge . He believed fche reception given to the Visitors , and all the kindly expressions used towards them by the Worshipful Master were perfectly sincere ,

and he need hardly remind them that sincerity was a great and valuable feature of Freemasonry . He was fully convinced that in the performance of tbeir duties Freemasons were actuated by thia principle of sincerity ; thafc they were sincere in promoting the best interests of the Craft in general and of their own Lodges in parti .

onlar ; and that the same guiding spirit of sincerity swayed and inspired them in supporting the three great Institutions of the Craft . He also was sincere when he tendered them his most hearty thanks for the kindness and cordiality with which he and the other Visitors had been received , and for their welcome ,

whioh he believed to be as genuine as it had been cordial . Brother Percy Wallis , Prov . S . G . W . of Derbyshire , also suitably responded , and in the course of his remarks observed thafc fchis was the first time he bad visited a London Lodge ; it had afforded him the utmost gratification to have been a guest of the Stockwell brethren . He

paid a high tribute of admiration to what he had seen of' fche proceedings , and spoke felicitously of the generous hospitality which bad been extended to his brother Visitors aud himself . He should go back to his own Province and relate to the brethren there the pleasure and edification he had derived from this visit to the

metropolis , and in the event of any of those present coming into bis neighbourhood he could assure them of an equally cordial welcome at the bauds of the Derbyshire brethren . The services of the Past Masters were duly recognised by the W . M ., and responses were made by Bros . Moss , Frances and J . M . Klenck , the latter of

whom , in the exercise of his professional capacity , put up the contents of the charity box to auction , and the highest bid reached 35 s . The Officers of the Lodge severally responded to the toast of their health , and the proceedings were shortly afterwards closed by fche Tyler . A choice selection of vocal music was given , under the

direction of Bro . Henry Baker , assisted by Madame Worrell , Madame Florence Winn , and Bro . Lawrence Fryer ; Mrs . Henry Baker presiding efficiently at the pianoforte . Madame Florence Winn sang , in exquisite style and voice , Sinclair ' s " Here ' s

to the year that's awa ' , " and in response to an enthusiastic encore , sang with equal success " Caller Herrin ' . " Madame Worrell was also in good voice , and sang , with her accustomed grace , " Golden Love" ( Milton Wellings ) , and 0 . Batri's "Is it for Ever ? " A most successful and agreeable evening was enjoyed .

PRUDENCE LODGE . No . 2069

THE nsual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on tho 16 th inst ., at Leeds , when as usual there was a large muster of members and visitors . The W . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , was supported by the following Officers and Brethren of his Lodge : Bros . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., W . Watson P . M . J . W ., Dr . Smyth I . P . M . Prov . Grand Chaplain , C . Middleton Secretary ,

R . Abbott Treasnrer , Scott Young S . D ., J . J . Fretwell J . D ., M , W . Jameson I . G ., L . Howarth Organist , Atkinson and Storey Dir . of Cer ., Butterworth and Milling Stewards , Rev . J . Rosser Chaplain , R . Craig P . M . P . P . G . D ., Alf . Cooke , R . A . Smithson , B . S . Bailey , Cryer , and Bentley . Lodge Goderich No . 1211 was

entertained , being represented by ita W . M . Bro . W . H . Bradford , P . M . ' s Bros . Jaques and Scriven , and other Officers . Bro . J . B Jowell S . D . 306 and other visitors . were also present . Bro . Harris R . Abbott was passed to tbe second degree by Dr . Smyth , the working tools being given by Bro . Craig . The ballot having

been declared clear , Mr . John Pendleton , journalist , was impressively initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Watson , and the charge delivered by Bro . Trevor . Bro . J . R . Dare P . M . 750 was then called npon to deliver his lecture , entitled "Obsolete words in the early

versions of the Bible used in Masonic Ritual . In the course of an address displaying deep research and a thorough grasp of his subject Bro . Dare said the volume of the Sacred Law was highly prized amongst Masons . On it we obligated our candidates ancl when it was unfolded our Lodge became perfect . It was the

first object pointed ont to the newly enlightened initiate , aud he was recommended to a careful perusal of its contents . In every degree in Freemasonry the volume of the Sacred Law was very highly valued . Ho should not , for want of time , attempt to speak on the Bible anterior to the days of printing , bufc he should commence with

the earliest version in the English language , which was translated by Tyndal . This was followed by a translation of the Pentateuch , by the same translator , in 1530 . Iu 1535 Coverdale translated the Bible Then followed Matthew's , in 1537 , which was compiled by Rogers Then came Taverner's Bible , which had for its basis Matthew's

thongh it varied in a great many particulars . In 1539 came Cranmer's Bible , thongh all Cranmer had to do with it was tho writing of the preface and epilogue to the one issued the year following , and all subsequent editions were erroneously known as Cranmer ' s Bible from this circumstance . In this Bible the Psalms

appeared as they are now enwhiined iu onr prayer book . After Cranmer ' s Bible came a remarkable little Testament , by William Whittingham , a layman , afterwards Dean of Durham . Then the Genevan Bible came , which waa known as the Breeches Bible ,

Afterwards , in 1568-9-72 , other versions appeared , which were entirel y free from the objectionable notes contained in the Genevan Bibls . Then we had James ' s Bible , known as the authorised version , though tho only really authorised version was Matthew's . No doubt it occurred to most thoughtful Masons to turn up their Bibles to

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verify quoted passages which were given to them in the Lodge , and when they found that these quotations differed from those found in the authorised version they wero led to question tho antiquity of Masonry , when if they were better acquainted with the subject their doubts would disappear . Having given several specimens of words ,

such as hele , which are still used in our ritual , and which are to be found in earlier versions , he said it was fair to assert that when we used in onr Masonic ritual words now obsolete , but which were ia common use 400 years ago , that this was a convincing proof of the antiquity of the system . Some remarkable instances of this kind

having been given , Bro . Dare in conclusion said that Freemasonry was a subject which deserved the very closest investigation , and the more it was studied the more apparent became its beauties and its unity . Since he had been a member of the York College a study of Masons' marks had convinced him completely of the antiquity of the

Order . On the motion of tbe W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M ., a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer , and a hope was generally expressed that at no distant date he would return to the subject . The W . M . then made the gratifying announcement to the Lodge that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales thu M . W . G . M . had

offered to Dr . Smyth the exalted post of Grand Chaplain of England . Hearty congratulations were conveyed to Dr . Smyth , who already is Grand Chaplain to tbe Mark degree , aud who has filled a variety of offices in the Lodge and the Province both in England aud India . Dr . Smyth suitably acknowledged the compliments of his brethren ,

and hearty good wishes having been passed round , the brethren adjourned to high tea . Bro . Watson , the Charity Steward , announced that Provincial Grand Lodge had sanctioned the raising of £ 2 , 100 to provide two perpetual presentations to the Widows' Fund , for the

Province , to mark Jubilee year . He invited subscriptions , when 15 guineas were at once promised . It may be interesting fco state that during the two years of its existence Prudence Lodge has sent up to London over £ 200 , besides nobly supporting the Leeds Benevolent Institution .

CONCERT OP THE GALLERY LODGE , No . 1928

ON Saturday evening last fche members of the Gallery Lodge gave their second Annual Concert , at the Brixton Hall , Acre Lane , Brixton , in aid of their Charity Fund . There was a good attendance , and during the interval between fche parts tea and coffee was served to the audience in the large supper room . The arrangements were , in the unavoidable absence of fche Worshipful Master ( Bro . W . O .

Goldsmith ) , in the hands of Dr . R . J . Griffiths , chairman , and Bros . R . J . Albery and Basil Cooke , Honorary Secretarys of fche Concert Committee . The programme , whbh was rather lonsr , commenced with a Grand March on the organ by Mr . Morton Clark , who also played a Sonata iu F ( Morandi ) on the fame instrument in

the second part , and a voluntary during the interval . Mr . Frederick Bevan sang with great eftvet " For ever and for ever , " and '' Hearts of Oak , " besides a duet from liudligore , "I know a youth , " with Miss Ethel Winn , which was deservedly applauded . Miss Lily Rowe ' s rich cotUrilto voice was displa >< -d to advantage in her two songs ,

" Land of Little People" and " L'lndovina , " which last was encored , when the lady gave " Auld Lang Syne . " Miss Ethel Winn ' s solos , " The Wind is awake " and " The ^ un whose rays " ( ftom the Mikado ) , were well received , the latter being encored . Mr . L onnell Malta ' s splendid rendering of Handel ' s , " Honour and Arm ? , " and F . Watson's

"Thy Sentinel am I , ' were much appreciated and elicited great applause . Miss Annie Slorley , who possesses a well trained and effective contralto voice , gave "The better land , " aud ' •Left nmold , " both by Cowen , in cipifca ! stylo , aud as an encore to her second song "Home Sweet Home . " Madame Merton 01 , t . rk rendered Bishop ' s

popular ditty , " Lo ! hear fche gentle Lai k in a pleas : ng manner , Mr . James Akers was good in his two songe , " The Rolling Wave " and "Queen of tbe Evrth . " Miss Edith Cooke , who was too hoarse to sing her song , played a banjo solo . A * tsong comic element

was ably sustained by Messrs . Ii . W . Heney , Fred . U . Cozens , and Fred . W . Stephens . Mr . Fred . H . Cozens conducted , aud the programme was successfully carried out . Messrs . J . Broadwood and Sons kindly lent one of their graud pianos for the occasion

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Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . Ou Monday , 4 th inst . Bros . Forge W . M ., Snook S . W ., Stretch J . W ., Collingridge S . D ., Richardson I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor . Lndge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the two last Lodge meetings were read and confirmed . Bro , Monk 228 , a new member , answered the questions leading to

the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second , and tbe ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bvo . Monk candidate . This brother also answered the questions leading to the third degree . Bro . Trewinnard gavo tho lecture ou the tracing

board , with his usnal impressiveness . Bro . Forge moved that the Lodge be adjuurntd from tbe end of April to tho commencement of September ; this was carried . Bro . Sncok waa elected Worshipful Master for Monday , 25 th inafc .

OLD KINGS' ARMS CHAPTER , No . 28

A REGiULAR Convocation was held at the Freemasons' Tavern ' Great Queen-street , on Monday , 4 th ins-fc ., when a conclave of Installed Principals was held by Comps . De Ferrinres M . fc ] Z P . Z . 's Farnfield , Colls , Ebuer , Paas , and Terry 228 . Comp . E . ' ! Money was installed into the chair of Z ., H . Pritchard H ., E . W .

Parkes J . Companion W . Paas was re-appointed Treasurer . The remaining appointments made were R . Sudlow N ., A . E . Craven P . S . H . T . Gordon Assr . Soj . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Baron De Ferrieres . The following visitors were present : Comps . Terry P . Z . 228 , C . Martin Priuce of Wales Chapter , and ' J Boulton H ., 898 .