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3 and 4 need no explanation . The Hon . Charles Dillon is the D . G . M . referred to . 5 . —An English imitator of the Irish Sister

Freemason . 6 and 7 tell " their own tale . " 8 . —The " Rev . Mr . Crane " noted , is a familiar name to students of the " Old Charges , " as his MS . in part is still preserved .

9 . —The " Moira" or " Mona" Lodge was formed in 1768 , according to Bro . Lane ' s "Masonic Records " ( p . 110 ) , the latter title being used . 10 . —The lodge of 1773 at Chester is called "The Rising Sun" by Bro . Lane . Possibly the same as called " Independence " in the extract . W . J . HUGHAN .

892 ] A CURIOUS MEDAL . On the face of it , Lex Scripta's medal [ 888 ] would appear to be Masonic , and yet there are several reasons why I doubt it . The word " Chambre " is unknown to me in French Masonic usage , except as a Committee of Grand Orient , such as the " Chambre des Rites , "

& c , & c . The date , 13 th January , 1810 , would be found on a French Masonic medal as 13 . 10 . 5814 ; it was very seldom that the vulgar style was used in France for Masonic purposes . And , finally , I have the Grand Orient calendar of S ^ Hi and no such lodge can be

found in it . But this is all negative evidence , and the jewel may be Masonic for all that . If so , it would probably be the members' token of a French lodge , and the date would be the date of the inauguration thereof .

G . W . SPETH , Quatuor Coronati . 893 ] THE HON . MRS . ALDWORTH .

Referring to the notes on this lady in your issue of the 19 th ult ., may I suggest that in future she be no longer alluded to as " the only female Freemason , " as the title is not consonant with the facts . I can point

to at least two other ladies who have been admitted to our mysteries , one in France , at the beginning of this century , and one , a few years back , in Hungary . Besides this there are indications , more or less trustworthy , of other Craftswomen . G . W . SPETH , Quatuor Coronati . ¦

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS .

Temperance Lodge ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , on the 17 th ult ., when there were present Bros . John Davies , W . M . ; Geo . L . Moore , P . M ., S . W . ; Walter Sanderson , P . M ., J . W .: George Bolton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Neeld , P . M ., Sec ; Johnson , S . D ., Skudder , P . M ., J . D . ; Ladd , l . G . ; J . G . Dale , P . M .,

Stwd . ; Geo . Braun , P . M ., D . C ; Jackson , I . P . M . ; Rosenstock , P . M . ; Pulley , P . M . ; Gore , P . M . ; Wilton , P . M . ; Holmes , Hoist , Lawrence , Carpenter , Vint , H . E . Brown , Oliver , Cracknell , Mowbray , Kefford , Moth , and Bear . Visitors : Bros . E . Chatterton , J . W . 11 S 5 ; H . Gilbert , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; T . Jobson , S 34 ; O . W . Sanderson , P . M . 1609 ; J . Dixon , W . M . 147 ; W . Jones , P . M . 548 ;

N . W . Hathersich , S . D . 548 ; j . Cruttenden , 1 425 ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; E . J . Williams , P . M . 1539 ; and B . M . Chang , 1816 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . George Lawrence was passed , and the by-laws read . Two distressed brethren were relieved , and the sum of £ 2 ios . was voted

to Bro . Binckes Pension Indemnit y Fund . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The votes of the brethren were requested on behalf of Annie Wilson , who is now a last application . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner in an adjoining room . The usual Royal and Grand Lodge toasts followed , and

were received heartily . The W . M ., Bro . Davies , then gave " The Visitors , " according them a hearty welcome , adding that , although they might think the banquet of not so sumptuous a kind as usual , that had nothing to do with the welcome and heartiness always evinced to them by the lodge , coupling the names ( of Bros . Dixon , Dehane , and Sanderson with the toast .

Bro . Dixon said it was his first visit , and was heartily pleased , and felt that he was no stranger amongst them . Bro . Dehane complimented the W . M . on the excellent working of the ceremony so abl y performed that evening , but especially as to the musical arrangements , which had added so much to the impressiveness of the evening . The esteem with which the W . M . was held by thebrethren must

be deeply gratifying to him , and encourage him to keep up the prestige of the lodge as his predecessors had done . But as to perfectness of ritual , the W . M . could not be excelled , and hoped that on his leaving the chair he would en ) oy not only the esteem , but the friendship of his brethren for many years . Bro . Dehane concluded by thanking them for their hospitality . _ _ Bro . Saunderson also returned thanks in a few words for

his hearty reception . Bro . Goddard was also called upon to reply , and said that friendship and brotherly feeling among the brethren was a jewe Iworthy to be worn and treasured . The Immediate Past Master , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he could only repeat that which he had said on former occasions , that Bro . John Davies was as able ¦ a Master as the lodge had ever possessed , which was saying

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a good deal , considering they had their centenary warrant , and so many W . M . 's had preceded him . After this toast the Charity box , in accordance with old custom , was passed round , and realised a goodly sum . The Worshipful Master thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the hearty manner they had responded to the toast , and was pleased that his ruling and working gave them

satisfaction . To equal his predecessor was an honour , but to surpass him was impossible . But as far as lay in his power he would do his best to carry out the duties in a proper and efficient manner , and endeavour to merit their esteem . The W . M . was greeted with great applause . In giving the next toast , " The Past Masters , " the W . M . said there were many of the most distinguished P . M . 's in

the Craft among them , and he was glad to have their assistance ; in fact , they were the backbone of the lodge , always ready to advise , admonish , coach , and render any service they might be called upon to do . Bro . fackson , the J . P . M ., replied briefly , and Bro . Bolton ( as a veteran of the lodge 40 years , and had onlv been absent about 10 times during- that period ) thought

a younger P . M . should have been called upon , but said that the P . M . 's reflected wonderfully on the brotherly feeling in the lodge , as it was not often , for many and various reasons , P . M . ' s remained long years after passing the chair , as was the case in the Temperance Lodge , and being at all times ready to perform any duty , from the chair down , at any time when called upon .

"The Officers' toast was responded toby the S . W ., who remarked that they always had good officers , and had three P . M . ' s among them at the present time , all anxious by merit to arrive at the chair which was soon so ably filled . The evening ' s enjoyment was considerably enhanced ^ by either singing or reciting by Bros . Jackson , Moore , Vint , Dale , and Cruttenden . The Organist presided at the

piano . Friars Lodge ( No . 1349 ) . —This lodge held its meeting on Monday , the 21 st ult ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , E . C , the occasion being the installation of Bro . Ben . Da Costa into the chair of K . S .

The ceremony was performed by Bro . Harry Marks , P . M ., in his own inimitable way ; indeed , it would be difficult to imagine this indefatigable worker doing anything connected with Masonic ritual badly . There was a very numerous attendance of the brethren at the opening ceremony , which was the first item on the agenda , and their number was considerably augmented by a large influx of visitors ,

marking at one and the same time the extreme popularity of the " Friars " gathering , and more especially that of the W . M . elect , Bro . Ben . Da Costa . Among the members present were Bros . L . A . Da Costa , W . M . ; W . Musto , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Durell , P . M . ; E . S . Friedeberg , P . M ., Sec . ; J . De Casseres , J . W . ; C . N . Fox , S . D . ; and about 45 others . After the installation , and appointment and

investiture of officers , the W . M . worked thc ceremony of initiation in a manner which fully justified the lodge in their selection of such an excellent Mason as the Master for the ensuing year . Indeed , it augurs well for the future prosperity of this lodge , and the brethren may certainly look forward to a year of unalloyed pleasure with such a Master in the chair .

A banquet was afterwards provided , about 70 sitting down to enjoy an excellent repast . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , " The Health of the W . M . " was drunk in a very enthusiastic manner . The toast of "The Initiate" was given by Bro . W . Musto , P . M ., in his usual vigorous style , and the duty of proposing "The Health of the Immediate Past Master ,

and of the Installing Master , falling , by command of the W . M ., on Bro . Friedeberg , P . M ., that brother dwelt on the able services rendered by the I . P . M . during the past year , and he also paid a just tribute to the very excellent rendering of the installation ceremony by Bro . Harry Marks , P . M . The Worshipful Master then proposed , in very felicitous

terms , the toast of "The Visitors , and in his happiest vein spoke of the pleasure always experienced by the Friars Lodge in entertaining brethren of other lodges , and more especially such well-known and respected members of the Craft as Bros . Pierpoint , Sam . Wilkinson , Topping , Geo . Gardner , Wallis , Jacobs , and a host of others , to the number of about 30 .

In responding for the toast of " The Officers , " Bro . De Casseres , S . W ., spoke in a very vigorous manner , and feelingly alluded to the great pleasure it would afford him to serve under such an excellent Master as Bro . Ben . Da Costa . Some excellent singing was provided during the evening , and the proceedings were brought to a close by the whole lodge singing the National Anthem .

Lombardian Lodge ( No . 2348 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., there being present Bros . S . J . Attenborough , W . M . ; R . T . Bowman , P . M ., S . W . ; R . C . F . La Feuillade , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; W . G . Lowe , S . D . ; H . S . Selling , J . D . ; R . J . Tyler , D . C . ; VV . F . Grimmett , P . M ., Steward ; G .

J . Hanson , H . J . Kimbell , G . Roberts , C . A . C . Kerspn , D . J . Clears , J . J . Raper , A . M . Raper , and A . Hone . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Dickinson , 913 ; Palmieri , and Walter , P . M . S 65 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and Messrs . E . VV . Hone , H . J . Kimbell , jun ., W . Knapp , and G . A . Paul were initiated . A draft of the by-laws was read , and , after

discussion , they were approved and passed . This concluded the business , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . In the intervals between the customary toasts Bros . Palmieri , Grummett , Roberts , Lowe , Kerson , Dickinson , Selling , A . Hone , La Feuillade , and S . J . Attenborough contributed some excellent singing , & c .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 V—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , thc 25 th ult . The early arrival of the W . M ., Bro J . H . Baxter , was prevented by unavoidable circumstances ,

and until his appearance on the scene the chair was occupied by Bro . T . Martin , I . P . M ., among the officers and members present being Bros . J . E . Cursans , P . M . 403 , P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; S . Tryon , J . W . ; R . Fisher Young ,

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P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; G . B . Abbott , S . D . ; F . Thompson , l . D . ; Charles Gray , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; Oldlield , Stwd . ; Goddard , Tyler ; J . P . Euerby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; W . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Curnow , Marshall , and Tibbatts . Visitors : Bros . Moore , 227 S , and Dr . Haskins . The minutes of the March meeting having been read and

confirmed , Bros . Curnow , Marshall , and Tibbatts were severally passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being very ably performed by Bro . Martin , who shortly afterwards vacated the chair in order that the W . M _ . might preside . An interesting discussion ensued on a motion brought forward by Bro . Martin to vote the sum of £ 2 ios . to the

Boys' School Pension Indemnity Fund , with the result that the proposal was negatived by a majority of one vote . The brethren afterwards dined together , the usual toasts being interspersed with some excellent songs , well sung by Bros . Gray , Lewis , Moore , Oldlield , and others , Bro . Haskins presiding at the pianoforte .

GA TESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Lodge Of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge under the sway of the new Master was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., when there was an excellent gathering of members and visitors . The chair was occupied by Bro . VV . F . Raeburn , W . M ., supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . Wm . Brown , I . P . M . ; Wm .

Dalrymple , P . M ., D . C ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; W . M . Pybus , P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; John Patterson , P . M . ; T . R . Jobson , as S . W . ; M . R . Wright , J . W . ; VV . J . Jobson , Sec ; G . Craighill , S . D . ; W . Stafford , J . D . ; A . Dodds , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Rev . W . Bowker , Chap . ; H . lackson , Steward ; ] . Curry , Tyler ; T . Chegwidden , W .

H . Denton , G . C . Potts , T . Lambert , VV . J . Campbell , J . K . Sinton , R . C . Tate , T . Graham , Wm . Douglass , H . Sugden , and F . Rusden . Amongst the many visitors present were Bros . G . N . Patterson , W . M . 424 ; J . C . Lawson , P . M . 424 ; J . Probert , P . M . 424 ; T . R . Short , S . W . 424 ; Jas . Shaw , J . W . 424 ; W . Vincent , Sec 424 ; I . Adamson , 424 ; J . Boazman , 424 ; R .

Stewart , J . D . 424 ; Isaac Taylor , S . W . 1342 ; VV . Gibson , 1342 ; W . L . Debenham , Sec . 1342 ; H , Thomas , 1342 ; J . Browne , 1643 ; J . Donkin , 36 ; A . Lane , 10 S 5 ; G , R . Harbottle , I . P . M . 406 ; W . T . Hall , 406 ; A . Watson , 406 ; R . Wilson , W . M . 1 C 64 ; T . R . Jobson , S . W . 1664 ; J . A . Armstrong , J . W . 1664 ; C . P . Laidler , I . G . 1664 ; F . Turnbull , Steward 4 S 1 ; H . Laughlin , 4 S 1 ; J . A . G . Ross , P . M . 4 S 1 ; L . Nixon , 4 S 1 ; and others .

Mr . Joseph Brown was duly elected , and , being in attendance , was initiated by the W . M ., the J . VV . explaining the working tools and delivering the charge in perfect style . The following were duly passed as F . C . ' s by theW . M .: Brosi A . VV . Tucker , T . Davidson , and VV . J . Satchell , the acting S . W ., giving the tools of the Degree . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and , after other business was transacted , the proceedings closed , when the company adjourned for refreshment .

HAMPTON COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 2 ist ult . Among those present were Bros . R . Drummond , W . M . ; E . Dare , S . VV . ; H . Sapsworth . J . W . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; W . T . Peat , Sec . ; T . Grant , S . D . ; H . Bond , J . D . ; Spooner , I . G . ; Figg , Org . ; J . Smith ,

Steward ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . P . G . W ., I . P . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., P . G . P . ; R . VV . Simpson , T . F . Hight , J . Miles ,. Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . James Miles was raised , and Bro . F . Figg passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being well

performed . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M ., honoured the lodge with his presence , and was saluted in due form . The by-laws having been read , Bro . E . Dare was elected W . M ., Bro . J . Featherstone , Treasurer , and J . Gilbert , Tyler , for the year ensuing . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously— "That , as the W . M . has accepted the office of Steward to the R . M . I , for Girls

on the occasion of the Provincial Grand Master taking the chair , the sum of five guineas be voted towards his list . " A sum of money having been voted to the Woodward Testimonial Fund , letters of apology were received from absent members . The Iodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Bro . Mella , as usual , catered most handsomely for the brethren . Bro . R . H . Thrupp responded on behalf of "TheGrand Officers . " In proposing the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " Bro . Ockenden made a stirring- anneal on behalf of the Roval

Masonic Institution for Girls . He expressed a _ hope that not only the Wolsey Lodge , but all the lodges in the province would do their utmost to support their revered chief and Chairman , Bro . Col . Sir F . Burdett . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

LANDPORT . St . Clair Lodge ( No . 2074 ) . —The installation of Bro . J . S . Wickens as VV . M . of the above lodge , in succession to Bro . V . H . Woodrow , took place at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 21 st ult ., in the presence of a large attendance ofthe brethren of the lodge , Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and brethren from

neighbouring lodges . The beautiful ritual of the ceremony was efficiently performed by the retiring W . M ., who at its close was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , and presented by the newly-installed Master , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition ofthe zeal and ability he had displayed in the discharge of his duties during his year of office . A special vote of thanks was also

passed to Bro . W . C Webb , P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Herbert Bundy , Secretary , for the creditable manner in which they had carried out the duties of their respective offices during the past three years . The W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros .

F . H . Woodrow , I . P . M . ; E . Boorman , S . W . ; H . Bundy , J . W . ; VV . C . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; G . R . Sherman , Sec ; H . R . E . Woodthorpe , S . D . ; T . H . Nancarrow , J . D . ; E . Stapleford , I . G . ; C . V . Birch , P . M ., D . C . ; C R . J . Gibbs , Org . ; G . Luxton and E . Dommitt , Stewards ; and T . Bryan , Tyler . At the close of the formal proceedings in lodge the