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rpHE LONDON NECROPOLIS j ( BROOKWOOD CEMETERY ) , SURREY . VISITORS . ( " Appointed by Parliament ) . THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF MIDDLESEX . THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF SURREV . THE LORD BISHOP OF LONDON . THE LORD BISHOP OF WINCHESTER . THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON . THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF HER MAJESTY ' S WOODS , FORESTS , & C . BROOKWOOD CEMETERY is the largest and most beautiful in England . Exquisitely planted . A message to the office is all that is required to ensure a funeral being nromp tly and completely undertaken . Earth to earth coffins can be used if desired . Pamphlets . ratis . App ly—Secretary , 2 , Lancaster-place , Strand . ° The maimer of conducting interments in this Cemetery ( ac-. orlling to the Government Inspector ) is as commendable as the L ractice of the other companies is the contrary . "—The Times .
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Price 3 s . -f ET'S RALLY ROUND THE J J STANDARD , a Red Cross Song , composed by H . PARKER ; Words by R . W . LITTLE . G EORGE K ENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .
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Just Published . MS . BIBL . REG . 17 a or REGIUS MS . This celebrated poem , the oldest document of the Craft ( late 14 th century ) , reproduced in facsimile , with a Glossary , Introduction and Transcript by Bro . H . J . W HYMPER , CLE ., Past Dep . Dist . G . M . Punjab , author 0 f "The Religion of Freemasonry , " bound in exact imitation of the orig inal in the British Museum , and deemed by all authorities to be a most beautiful work of art . Price 12 / 6 , or in sheets unbound , 7 / 6 . —SPENCER & Co ., 15 , Great Queen-street , W . C .
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Now ready , price 2 s . 6 d ., N OTES ON THE CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION , by H . SADLER , P . M ., P . Z ., Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " with a Masonic Biography , Portrait , and Autograph of SIR ALBERT W WOODS , C . B ., Garter King at Arms , Past Grand Warden of Eng land and Grand Director of Ceremonies . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .
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Now ready , price Ss ., Cloth Gilt , THE ENGRAVED LIST OF 1 REGULAR LODGES for A . D . 1734 , in facsimile , with an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by WILLIAM ( AMES H UGHAN , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England ; Past Senior Grand Warden of Iowa ; P . Prov . S . G . W . and P . Prov . G . Sec . of Cornwall : & c , & o , & c . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st , London , W . C .
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MASONS' CERTIFICATES , & c , FRAMED TO ANY DESIGN . H . MORELL , 17 & iS , GREAT ST . ANDREW ST ., BLOOMSBURY , LONDON , W . C . Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and Decorative Mouldings ( Two Million feet always in stock ) . Every requisite tor the Trade and Exportation . Illustrated Book of Patterns post free for three penny stamps .
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ESTABLISHED 1830 . yENABLES' PIANOS . 187 & 18 9 , ESSEX ROAD , ISLINGTON . PRICE LISTS FREE .
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TOBACCO BLOOM , " IN PACKETS AND CIGARETTES . FINEST QUALITY AND FLAVOUR , Of Tobacconists in Town and Country . SPECIAL AGENT—1 ' KAN KLIN ( late Medex ) , 155 , OXFORD STREET , W . Wholesale—RUTTER & Co ., LONDON .
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pOR SALE . —" The History of Free-. " *• masonry , " b y Robt . F . Gould , 6 vols ., 12 / C each ; to All i , at Half-pricej perfectly new . —X ., The Bazaar , A | ton , Hants . ' *' ¦ '• ¦ '
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'"THE "FREEMASON . " The Title : ,, a Se and Index for Vol . 22 , and cloth cases for bind-* the same may be obtained at the Office , 16 , Great ywecn-street , W . C . Price 2 / 6 .
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gRO . JOHN FAULKNER , Dental NI W ^"'' Seon , has removed t . 041 , UPPER BAKER-STREET , ' ¦ Attendance , 9 to 5 .
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RANTED to PURCHASE index SJ -S- OK an T ' , *' * e to Freemason for 18 7 8-79-81-82-83-strcet " ,, W C y' ° ffice ° " Freentason l 6 - Great Qieen-
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W ANTED __ Two Copies of „ Janu-m , t „ R 0 SICR UClAN » for April , 1 S 77 , and one for con tc , P' y Ilow covers . —A pply to Dr . WVNN WEST' = 396 , Camden-road , N .
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N . REOUlRED , a properly-qualified MEDICAL OFFICER for the above Institution , consisting of about 270 boys . He must reside near to and visit the School once every day during- term time , and twice a week in the vacations , or oftener if necessary . Duties to commence on Sept . 19 next . Salary , / . ' So per annum , paid quarterly . Surgical and medical appliances , drugs included , are provided by the Institution . Applications , stating age , qualifications , with testimonials , to be addressed to the Secretary , as under , on or before Saturday , Aug . 17 , from whom further particulars may be obtained . FREDERICK BINCKES , Secretary . Ofiice—6 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C . July 31 st .
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-THE " GOULD" TESTIMONIAL . A scheme has been set on foot to recognise the eminent literary services of Bro . R . F . GOULD , P . G . D ., author of " The History of Freemasonry , " which is admitted by all authorities to be the ablest and best Masonic work ever written . Since its production , it is no longer possible to affirm , as has been constantly done by foes and friends alike , that the great body of Freemasons are without a reliable and critical history of their Society . Individual subscriptions ( but not those of Lodges or other Bodies ) are limited to one guinea . —Chairman of Committee , the EARL of CARNARVON , Pro Grand Master ; Hon . Sec . and ad interim Treasurer ( by whom contributions will be received ) , Dr . RALPH GOODING , P . G . D ., Heath Lodge , The Grove , Blackheath , S . E .
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p OALS . COALS . COALS . COCKERELL'S , 13 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . For Prices , see Daily Papers . Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station .
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KE NT—RAMSGATE . —On the East Cliff , with south-west aspect , about 10 minutes' walk from the station . By order of the Mortgagee . A commodious semi-detached family Residence—Freehold—commanding fine sea views from nearly every one of its windows . Eleven bed rooms—four respectively 16 ft . 10 in . by 13 ft . 7 in ., 14 ft . sin . ( into bay ) by 11 ft . Sin ., 14 ft . 5 in . ( into bay ) by 11 ft Sin ., and 12 ft . 10 in . by 12 ft . 10 in . ; bath room , 13 ft . S in . by 13 ft . 4 in . ( hot and cold , and with slop sink and cold supply ); 2 drawing rooms , each 23 ft . ( into bay ) by 17 ft . 4 m ., and each opening by French windows to enclosed balcony or conservatory ; dining room , 22 ft . by 21 ft . sin . ( into bays ); morning room , 14 ft . 3 in . ( into bay ) by n ft . 7 in . ; vestibule and hall , kitchen ( on ground floor ) , scullery , & c . ; larder , coal cellar , & c , in the basement . Water and gas laid on , and the premises are fitted throughout with Venetian blinds and electric belU . To be Sold or Let . Price ( to include all fixtures , the property of the landlord ) , £ 1520 . Rent , £ So . Inspected . * * DEBENHAM , TEWSON , AND CO ., So , Cheapside .
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ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF "THE FREEMASON . "
Per Insertion . SINGLE COLUMN per inch £ 050 ONE PAGE 10 0 o ONE COLUMN 3 10 0 PUBLIC COMPANIES' & PARAGRAPH ADVERTISEMENTS , IS . PER LINE . WANTS , & C , FOUR LINES , 2 s . 6 d ., and 6 d . PER LINE additional .
TO OUR READERS
The FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry of every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage :- — United States , United Kingdom . Canada , the Continent , India , China , Ceylon , the Colonies , & c . Arabia , & c .
13 s . 6 d . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d
Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Ollice Orders or cheques are preferred , the former payable to G EORGE KEXMXII , Chief Ofiice , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES ( INLAND ) .
For the Freemason Printing Works—FREEMASON , LONDON For ' Jewels , Clothing , Banners , and Furniture —• KENNING , LONDON
.
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FRAZER'S Purify the Blood , Improve the Complexion , Insure ———— Good Health , Make Work a Pleasure , and Life SULPHUR Enjoyable . Sold by Chemists at 1 / 1 J-, or post free ———^^ 15 Stamps from F RAZER & Co ., 29 , Ludgate Hill , TABLETS . London . Agents Wanted . Liberal Terms . Whole--- " - ^— - sale : The Grocers'Association , Ltd ., London , S . E .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge nf Scotland , " " Masonic Chronicle , " " South African Freemason , " " Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of All Scottish Freemasonry in India , " " The Freemason " ( Toronto ) , " Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal , " and " Keystone . "
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+ SATURDAY , AUGUST 3 RD , 1889 .
Masonic Notes.
Masonic Notes .
We have been favoured with a copy of thc full report of the first meeting held in aid of the Educational Fund of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , which was held under the presidency of the Ri g ht Hon . the Earl of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M ., in the Masonic Hall ,
York , on Wednesday , the Sth May last , the most prominent among the guests being H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , Past S . G . W . of England . The particulars of this successful gathering are
already well known to our readers , but it is worth while stating that the number of brethren who gave their services as Stewards was 113 , and the balance of clear profit to the Fund , after all expenses had been defrayed , was . £ 1054 14 s . 1 id .
* * * The total of the sums subscribed b y the Craft , Arch , and Templar Masons of the United States towards the relief of the Masonic sufferers at Johnstown by the recent flood amounted , according to the Philadelphia
Keystone , at the time of its issue of the 13 th ult ., to a fraction over . ^ 40 , 000 , or £ 8000 . The contributions are chiefl y from bodies in Pennsylvania , but New York and other jurisdictions are well represented . Such generosity is most honourable to our American brethren .
A still finer illustration of Masonic Charity , and that , too , on the part of an individual brother , is recorded in the same issue of the Keystone , in the shape of a gift by Bro . the Hon . Charles W . Hutchinson—it is
not so stated , but we presume he is a member of our Society—of Utica , N . Y ., amounting to § 25 , 000 ( £ 5000 ) to the Masonic Home of New York which is about to be erected . * * *
On the 10 th ult ., the centenary of the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was celebrated with all possible eclat at Hartford , Conn . The proceedings included an historical address b y Bro . Joseph K . Wheeler , Grand Secretary , a poem b y Bro . the Rev .
John T . Potter , an oration b y Bro . the Rev . J . W . Richardson , and also—but this took p lace the evening previous—a reception b y Bro . John H . Swarthout , M . W . G . M ., at the Tontine House , which was attended b y a numerous and brilliant gathering of prominent brethren .
According to the report furnished b y the Masonic Relief Committee at Johnstown , Pa ., b y the recent floods the total loss sustained b y the Masonic
community amounted to § 78 3 , 524 , namel y , b y the brethren of the Cambria Lodge , No . 278 , § 334 , 214 , and b y those of the Johnstown Lodge , § 449 , 310 . . There were 18 brethren included among those who perished in the waters .
Ihe newly-appointed rulers of Craft , Arch , and Templar Masonry in the State of Vermont are Bro . George W . Wing , M . W . G . M . of the Grand Lodge ; Comp . Edwin O . Hibbard , M . E . Grand High Priest of the
Grand Chapter ; and Sir Kni g ht William F . Lewis , G . Commander of Kni ghts Templar . The number of affiliated Craft brethren in Vermont , according to the latest returns , is S 544—averyfair numberfor so modest a State .
Thc death of Bro . W . Deamer , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C . of England , D . D . G . M . of Canterbury , New Zealand , was referred to by Bro . H . Thompson , D . G . M ., in a brief address at the Quarterl y Communication of District Grand Lodge , held at the St . Augustine Masonic Hall
Christchurch , on the iSth April last . Bro . Thompson gave full expression to the grief which he , in common with the rest of the Masonic fraternity in the District , felt at the loss thus sustained . He spoke in terms of unqualified praise of the high qualities which their
deceased brother had shown throughout the whole of his Masonic career , and concluded b y moving a resolution of regret at his death , and of sincere condolence with his family . Thc resolution was carried without a
dissentient voice , and it was afterwards agreed , on the recommendation of the Standing Committee , that a portrait in oils of the late Deputy should be obtained for the Hall .
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rpHE LONDON NECROPOLIS j ( BROOKWOOD CEMETERY ) , SURREY . VISITORS . ( " Appointed by Parliament ) . THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF MIDDLESEX . THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF SURREV . THE LORD BISHOP OF LONDON . THE LORD BISHOP OF WINCHESTER . THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON . THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF HER MAJESTY ' S WOODS , FORESTS , & C . BROOKWOOD CEMETERY is the largest and most beautiful in England . Exquisitely planted . A message to the office is all that is required to ensure a funeral being nromp tly and completely undertaken . Earth to earth coffins can be used if desired . Pamphlets . ratis . App ly—Secretary , 2 , Lancaster-place , Strand . ° The maimer of conducting interments in this Cemetery ( ac-. orlling to the Government Inspector ) is as commendable as the L ractice of the other companies is the contrary . "—The Times .
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Price 3 s . -f ET'S RALLY ROUND THE J J STANDARD , a Red Cross Song , composed by H . PARKER ; Words by R . W . LITTLE . G EORGE K ENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .
Ad00906
Just Published . MS . BIBL . REG . 17 a or REGIUS MS . This celebrated poem , the oldest document of the Craft ( late 14 th century ) , reproduced in facsimile , with a Glossary , Introduction and Transcript by Bro . H . J . W HYMPER , CLE ., Past Dep . Dist . G . M . Punjab , author 0 f "The Religion of Freemasonry , " bound in exact imitation of the orig inal in the British Museum , and deemed by all authorities to be a most beautiful work of art . Price 12 / 6 , or in sheets unbound , 7 / 6 . —SPENCER & Co ., 15 , Great Queen-street , W . C .
Ad00907
Now ready , price 2 s . 6 d ., N OTES ON THE CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION , by H . SADLER , P . M ., P . Z ., Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " with a Masonic Biography , Portrait , and Autograph of SIR ALBERT W WOODS , C . B ., Garter King at Arms , Past Grand Warden of Eng land and Grand Director of Ceremonies . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .
Ad00908
Now ready , price Ss ., Cloth Gilt , THE ENGRAVED LIST OF 1 REGULAR LODGES for A . D . 1734 , in facsimile , with an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by WILLIAM ( AMES H UGHAN , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England ; Past Senior Grand Warden of Iowa ; P . Prov . S . G . W . and P . Prov . G . Sec . of Cornwall : & c , & o , & c . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st , London , W . C .
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MASONS' CERTIFICATES , & c , FRAMED TO ANY DESIGN . H . MORELL , 17 & iS , GREAT ST . ANDREW ST ., BLOOMSBURY , LONDON , W . C . Manufacturer and Importer of all kinds of Picture Frame and Decorative Mouldings ( Two Million feet always in stock ) . Every requisite tor the Trade and Exportation . Illustrated Book of Patterns post free for three penny stamps .
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ESTABLISHED 1830 . yENABLES' PIANOS . 187 & 18 9 , ESSEX ROAD , ISLINGTON . PRICE LISTS FREE .
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TOBACCO BLOOM , " IN PACKETS AND CIGARETTES . FINEST QUALITY AND FLAVOUR , Of Tobacconists in Town and Country . SPECIAL AGENT—1 ' KAN KLIN ( late Medex ) , 155 , OXFORD STREET , W . Wholesale—RUTTER & Co ., LONDON .
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pOR SALE . —" The History of Free-. " *• masonry , " b y Robt . F . Gould , 6 vols ., 12 / C each ; to All i , at Half-pricej perfectly new . —X ., The Bazaar , A | ton , Hants . ' *' ¦ '• ¦ '
Ad00913
'"THE "FREEMASON . " The Title : ,, a Se and Index for Vol . 22 , and cloth cases for bind-* the same may be obtained at the Office , 16 , Great ywecn-street , W . C . Price 2 / 6 .
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gRO . JOHN FAULKNER , Dental NI W ^"'' Seon , has removed t . 041 , UPPER BAKER-STREET , ' ¦ Attendance , 9 to 5 .
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RANTED to PURCHASE index SJ -S- OK an T ' , *' * e to Freemason for 18 7 8-79-81-82-83-strcet " ,, W C y' ° ffice ° " Freentason l 6 - Great Qieen-
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W ANTED __ Two Copies of „ Janu-m , t „ R 0 SICR UClAN » for April , 1 S 77 , and one for con tc , P' y Ilow covers . —A pply to Dr . WVNN WEST' = 396 , Camden-road , N .
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N . REOUlRED , a properly-qualified MEDICAL OFFICER for the above Institution , consisting of about 270 boys . He must reside near to and visit the School once every day during- term time , and twice a week in the vacations , or oftener if necessary . Duties to commence on Sept . 19 next . Salary , / . ' So per annum , paid quarterly . Surgical and medical appliances , drugs included , are provided by the Institution . Applications , stating age , qualifications , with testimonials , to be addressed to the Secretary , as under , on or before Saturday , Aug . 17 , from whom further particulars may be obtained . FREDERICK BINCKES , Secretary . Ofiice—6 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C . July 31 st .
Ad00918
-THE " GOULD" TESTIMONIAL . A scheme has been set on foot to recognise the eminent literary services of Bro . R . F . GOULD , P . G . D ., author of " The History of Freemasonry , " which is admitted by all authorities to be the ablest and best Masonic work ever written . Since its production , it is no longer possible to affirm , as has been constantly done by foes and friends alike , that the great body of Freemasons are without a reliable and critical history of their Society . Individual subscriptions ( but not those of Lodges or other Bodies ) are limited to one guinea . —Chairman of Committee , the EARL of CARNARVON , Pro Grand Master ; Hon . Sec . and ad interim Treasurer ( by whom contributions will be received ) , Dr . RALPH GOODING , P . G . D ., Heath Lodge , The Grove , Blackheath , S . E .
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p OALS . COALS . COALS . COCKERELL'S , 13 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . For Prices , see Daily Papers . Trucks direct from the Colliery to every Railway Station .
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KE NT—RAMSGATE . —On the East Cliff , with south-west aspect , about 10 minutes' walk from the station . By order of the Mortgagee . A commodious semi-detached family Residence—Freehold—commanding fine sea views from nearly every one of its windows . Eleven bed rooms—four respectively 16 ft . 10 in . by 13 ft . 7 in ., 14 ft . sin . ( into bay ) by 11 ft . Sin ., 14 ft . 5 in . ( into bay ) by 11 ft Sin ., and 12 ft . 10 in . by 12 ft . 10 in . ; bath room , 13 ft . S in . by 13 ft . 4 in . ( hot and cold , and with slop sink and cold supply ); 2 drawing rooms , each 23 ft . ( into bay ) by 17 ft . 4 m ., and each opening by French windows to enclosed balcony or conservatory ; dining room , 22 ft . by 21 ft . sin . ( into bays ); morning room , 14 ft . 3 in . ( into bay ) by n ft . 7 in . ; vestibule and hall , kitchen ( on ground floor ) , scullery , & c . ; larder , coal cellar , & c , in the basement . Water and gas laid on , and the premises are fitted throughout with Venetian blinds and electric belU . To be Sold or Let . Price ( to include all fixtures , the property of the landlord ) , £ 1520 . Rent , £ So . Inspected . * * DEBENHAM , TEWSON , AND CO ., So , Cheapside .
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ADVERTISEMENT SCALE OF "THE FREEMASON . "
Per Insertion . SINGLE COLUMN per inch £ 050 ONE PAGE 10 0 o ONE COLUMN 3 10 0 PUBLIC COMPANIES' & PARAGRAPH ADVERTISEMENTS , IS . PER LINE . WANTS , & C , FOUR LINES , 2 s . 6 d ., and 6 d . PER LINE additional .
TO OUR READERS
The FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry of every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage :- — United States , United Kingdom . Canada , the Continent , India , China , Ceylon , the Colonies , & c . Arabia , & c .
13 s . 6 d . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d
Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Ollice Orders or cheques are preferred , the former payable to G EORGE KEXMXII , Chief Ofiice , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
. .
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES ( INLAND ) .
For the Freemason Printing Works—FREEMASON , LONDON For ' Jewels , Clothing , Banners , and Furniture —• KENNING , LONDON
.
Ad00921
FRAZER'S Purify the Blood , Improve the Complexion , Insure ———— Good Health , Make Work a Pleasure , and Life SULPHUR Enjoyable . Sold by Chemists at 1 / 1 J-, or post free ———^^ 15 Stamps from F RAZER & Co ., 29 , Ludgate Hill , TABLETS . London . Agents Wanted . Liberal Terms . Whole--- " - ^— - sale : The Grocers'Association , Ltd ., London , S . E .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge nf Scotland , " " Masonic Chronicle , " " South African Freemason , " " Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of All Scottish Freemasonry in India , " " The Freemason " ( Toronto ) , " Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal , " and " Keystone . "
Ar00922
+ SATURDAY , AUGUST 3 RD , 1889 .
Masonic Notes.
Masonic Notes .
We have been favoured with a copy of thc full report of the first meeting held in aid of the Educational Fund of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , which was held under the presidency of the Ri g ht Hon . the Earl of Zetland , R . W . P . G . M ., in the Masonic Hall ,
York , on Wednesday , the Sth May last , the most prominent among the guests being H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , Past S . G . W . of England . The particulars of this successful gathering are
already well known to our readers , but it is worth while stating that the number of brethren who gave their services as Stewards was 113 , and the balance of clear profit to the Fund , after all expenses had been defrayed , was . £ 1054 14 s . 1 id .
* * * The total of the sums subscribed b y the Craft , Arch , and Templar Masons of the United States towards the relief of the Masonic sufferers at Johnstown by the recent flood amounted , according to the Philadelphia
Keystone , at the time of its issue of the 13 th ult ., to a fraction over . ^ 40 , 000 , or £ 8000 . The contributions are chiefl y from bodies in Pennsylvania , but New York and other jurisdictions are well represented . Such generosity is most honourable to our American brethren .
A still finer illustration of Masonic Charity , and that , too , on the part of an individual brother , is recorded in the same issue of the Keystone , in the shape of a gift by Bro . the Hon . Charles W . Hutchinson—it is
not so stated , but we presume he is a member of our Society—of Utica , N . Y ., amounting to § 25 , 000 ( £ 5000 ) to the Masonic Home of New York which is about to be erected . * * *
On the 10 th ult ., the centenary of the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was celebrated with all possible eclat at Hartford , Conn . The proceedings included an historical address b y Bro . Joseph K . Wheeler , Grand Secretary , a poem b y Bro . the Rev .
John T . Potter , an oration b y Bro . the Rev . J . W . Richardson , and also—but this took p lace the evening previous—a reception b y Bro . John H . Swarthout , M . W . G . M ., at the Tontine House , which was attended b y a numerous and brilliant gathering of prominent brethren .
According to the report furnished b y the Masonic Relief Committee at Johnstown , Pa ., b y the recent floods the total loss sustained b y the Masonic
community amounted to § 78 3 , 524 , namel y , b y the brethren of the Cambria Lodge , No . 278 , § 334 , 214 , and b y those of the Johnstown Lodge , § 449 , 310 . . There were 18 brethren included among those who perished in the waters .
Ihe newly-appointed rulers of Craft , Arch , and Templar Masonry in the State of Vermont are Bro . George W . Wing , M . W . G . M . of the Grand Lodge ; Comp . Edwin O . Hibbard , M . E . Grand High Priest of the
Grand Chapter ; and Sir Kni g ht William F . Lewis , G . Commander of Kni ghts Templar . The number of affiliated Craft brethren in Vermont , according to the latest returns , is S 544—averyfair numberfor so modest a State .
Thc death of Bro . W . Deamer , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C . of England , D . D . G . M . of Canterbury , New Zealand , was referred to by Bro . H . Thompson , D . G . M ., in a brief address at the Quarterl y Communication of District Grand Lodge , held at the St . Augustine Masonic Hall
Christchurch , on the iSth April last . Bro . Thompson gave full expression to the grief which he , in common with the rest of the Masonic fraternity in the District , felt at the loss thus sustained . He spoke in terms of unqualified praise of the high qualities which their
deceased brother had shown throughout the whole of his Masonic career , and concluded b y moving a resolution of regret at his death , and of sincere condolence with his family . Thc resolution was carried without a
dissentient voice , and it was afterwards agreed , on the recommendation of the Standing Committee , that a portrait in oils of the late Deputy should be obtained for the Hall .