A New Work For Masons.

A NEW WORK FOR MASONS .

ON the occasion of the installation meeting of the St . Maughold Lodge , No . 1075 , held at Ramsey , Isle of Man , visiting Brethren from Douglas and other parts of the Island were particularly struck with the unique collection of antiquities which had , for the present , found a home in the

Lodge room and the ante rooms . Bro . C . Kermode P . M . has , for years , been the custodian of this treasure , and , as is well known , has been endeavouring to arouse a sluggish public opinion in the Island in favour of providing a proper museum for those Manx antiquities , as also for a large number of other

ancient relics , which are drifting about in the hands of private individuals there and on the mainland . His Excellency Lord Henniker , Governor of the Island , who is also its Provincial Grand Master , made a considerable effort on his arrival there to carry out the proposal for a Manx National Museum , but

whether it was that , the mass of prejudice and inertness was too much for him to -contend with , or whether it was that the idea was not put forward on the most feasible lines , the matter fell , and Manxland remains without a proper building in which to place the priceless and fast-disappearing relics of the past .

After the Lodge banquet at the Queen ' s Hotel , in which a numerous company of influential Brethren took part , the subject of a museum for the Island was warmly discussed . It was broached , of course , by Bro . C . Kermode , who urged on his Masonic Brethren to use all the influence which they

were able in order to further the establishment of a Manx museum . Pie was supported by several members present , and it was suggested that some steps might be -taken by the Masonic body of the Island to persuade his Excellency the

Lieut-Governor to again move in the matter . The opinion was general that , inasmuch as the Museum is to be a national institution , the proper source of its establishment and maintenance is the Insular Revenue , and that little difficulty ought to be experienced in obtaining the necessary funds .

A New Class Lodge.

A NEW CLASS LODGE .

IN these days of representative Lodges , is it not time that a Lodge , consisting of the members of the Dancing world and its affiliated arts , should exist ? We are sure that it would , in a short time , become prosperous and numerous . As so many of the profession are engaged in the winter , it might

with advantage be held as a summer Lodge in some sweet sylvan district . It would be almost too much to dream of that it should be held " al fresco , " after the manner of our ancient Brethren , as we fear our climate could not be relied

upon to respect even our mystic ritesi But we feel sure that there is a want of a Lodge , representing the universal arts of dancing , where Fraternal visitors from all quarters of the globe could meet with the sympathy and assistance of the noble Craft . The Lodge might be called " The

Terpsichorean . The lady members of the profession could be made participants in some of the pleasures , and by subscribing to the Masonic Charities be invited to the social delights which sometimes follow our work . Iiere is the suggestion . We shall be glad to hear what the votaries of our art will say upon so interesting a subject . — " Dancing Times . '

Liverpool Freemasons naturally took considerable interest m the unique initiation at the Concord Lodge , No 43 , Preston , of three sons of Past Master Stevenson , of Whittingham . The three brothers were , the other evening all raised to the third degree , their father , who had filled a

A New Class Lodge.

part in the two previous ceremonies , on this occasion taking the chief work . This he performed , having a highly retentive memory , most efficiently in the presence of the members and of some forty visiting Brethren , including Grand and Prov .

Grand Officers . Another feature of the interesting gathering was the election as honoraiy member of the Lodge of Bro . A . Beattie , a well known Past Provincial Officer , and long Charity Representative of N o . 343 , Liverpool .

On Friday evening of last week , at the . usual weekly meeting of the Selwyn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1901 , held at the Montpelier Hotel , Choumert Road , Peckham ,-Brother Daniel Channon P . M ., a well known and highly respected Mason , who has for many years acted as Deputy Preceptor

of the Lodge , was presented with a gold signet ring bearing his initials , " D . C . " After the transaction of the regular Business the Brethren dined together . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the presentation was made by Bro . J . M . Wimble P . M . Preceptor , who occupied

the chair on the occasion . In a well considered speech he recalled how for many years Bro . Channon had been held in high esteem by the members of the Lodge , and he hoped that

the gift would be considered as a token of the high regard and affection in which he was held . Bro . Channon suitably responded . * * »

The ordinary meeting of the St . Bride Lodge , No . 2817 , was held a few days since , at the Hotel Cecil , when the Worshipful Master , taking advantage of the presence in the building of H . R . FI . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M .

tendered , on behalf of the Lodge , his most respectful and loyal greetings . The act of courtesy was much appreciated by the Prince , who sent for the W . M ., and , through his equerry , desired that his thanks might be conveyed to the Lodge , and this was done amid much enthusiasm .

» * * The increase in the minimum initiation fee agreed to by Grand Lodge of Scotland some years ago has had a most beneficial effect on the Craft . The increase then made was understood to be only partial , and that a further addition

would be made later . The good results of the increase are now acknowledged even by the opponents to the change when it was 23 roposed , and the present seems most propitious for a further advance , says " The Mallet , " in " Glasgow Evening News . " • •

It is not often a Brother , presides over three Lodges at one time , but that distinction is enjoyed by Bro . T . Westlake Morgan , who was installed as Worshipful Master of the Royal Leek Lodge , i \ o . it > 49 , at Bangor , in March last :

rose to the dignity of the chair in the Snowdonia Mark Lodge , No . 259 , in November ; and has now been installed as W . M . of the Anglesey Craft Lodge , No . 1113 , Menai Bridge , the Provincial Grand Master Lord Harlech granting the necessary dispensation .

* • We are glad to hear that Bro . H . T . ' Brickwell has secured a lease for twenty-one years of the Court Theatre , Sloane

Square , S . W . Bro . Brickwell has had considerable experience in matters theatrical , and will doubtless enjoy a continuance of the patronage of playgoers for whom he has so ably catered at the Garrick and Terry ' s Theatres .

* # » The Earl ' s Court Lodge of Instruction , No . 2765 , meets each Thursday evening , at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square , W . at 8 o ' clock .