Contents.

CONTENTS .

Supreme Grand Chapter 203 The Masonic Ceremony at Truro 203 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 204 Notes on the History of thc English Ritual 204 A Visit to thc Library at Golden Square 204 Freemasonry in Spain , _ 204 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 205

Thc West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution aoj Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage 206 REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 206 Instruction 307 Royal Arch 20 S Mark Masonry 20 S Ancient and Accepted Rite 209

Red Cross of Constantinc 209 Royal Ark Mariners 209 Ancient and Primitive Rite 200 Scotland 509 Masonic Notes and Queries 209 Amusements : 209 LEADERS 310 Services of the Grant ! Otficcrs 210

CORRESPONDENCEThc Provinces and thc Charities 212 Masonic Regalia 213 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 213 Red Cross of Rome and Constantinc 213 Reviews 313 Royal Masonic Institution for Hoys 313 Literarv and Antiquarian Notes . ' . 313 Masonic and General Tidings 313 Lodge Meetings for Next Week ri 4 Advertisements I . to V 1 I 1 .

Supreme Grand Chapter

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER

The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England was holden on Wednesday evening last , at Freemasons' Hall . Comps . S . Rawson , presided as M . E . Z ., Capt . N . G . Philips as H ., and Capt . VV . Piatt as J . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , S . E . ; Dr . E . E . Wendt as S . N . ; J . A . Rucker , as P . S . ; the Rev . C . VV . Arnold as 1 st Assistant ; C . A . Murton , as

2 nd Assistant ; Col . Creaton , Treasurer ; j . Lewis Thomas , as Sword Bearer ; Mullens , as D . C ; and H . Sadler , Janitor . There were also present Comps . H . G . Buss , Bannister . T . Fenn , VV . F . Nettleship , Peter de Lande Long , A . J . Duff Filer , H . J . P . Dumas , VV . Ough , Joshua Nunn , J . M . Case , Hyde Pullen , H . Muggeridge , E . J . Barron , A . M . Thomas , Z . 134 ; Hayward Edwards , P . Z . 13 SS ; E .

Letchworth , P . Z . 1237 ; Charles F . Hogard , P . Z ., j . 142 ; 1 . McDougall , P . Z . 913 , P . G . S . B . Kent ; J . E . Cussans , Z . 13 S 5 ; E . Driver , P . Z . 742 ; J . N . Palmer , J . 175 ; H . T . Wood , Z . ii ; Alfred J . Rristovv , H . 1593 ; A . Penfold , Z . 913 ; Thomas D . Hayes , J . 913 ; Alfred Meadows , J . 92 ; R . R . Davis , J . 7 ; I . J . Limebeer , Z . 749 ; F . Adlard , P . Z . 214 ; 1 . T . Brirnrs , I . 177 ; R .

l . oveland Loveland , P . Z . 175 , 2 , 7 ; A . A . Pendlebury , P . Z . 105 G ; John H . Scott , P . Z . 271 ; J . H . Watts , M . E . Z . 1201 ; Frank Richardson , P . Z . S ; Wm . Stiles , I . 1507 ; II . S . Somervillc Hurnev , P . Z . 1615 ; William Gouldon , L 54 S ; II . E . Frances , ' P . Z . S 57 ; II . Hiirgins , J . 1 3 S 1 ; Thomas Massa , H . 129 G ; R . F . Gould , P . Z . 02 ; W . H . Lee , M . E . Z . 1524 ; Magnus Ohrcn , P . Z .

33 and 452 ; Neville Green , H . 1524 ; John Green , Z . 973 ; VV . H . Pcrryman , H . 134 S ; H . C . Levander , P . Z . 142 ; G . A . Rooks , Z . 142 ; E . F . Green , J . 10 5 6 ; William Stephens , P . Z . SO 2 , 874 , 1365 ; Charles Pulman , J . 1339 ; James Kench , P . Z . 53 S ; K . P . Bent , Z . elect 4 C 6 ; Peter Robinson , P . Z . 1 S 5 ; Sir K . Wyatt Truscott , 2 ; VV . F . Laxton , P . Z . 1194 ; John II . Southvvood , Z . 1260 ; Wm .

Keene , Z . 1615 ; H . K . Gamble , Z . 13 ; J . E . Middleton , Z . 2 ; William Pattrick , ' / .. 107 ; James Hillhouse , H . 22 S ; John Messent , P . Z . S ; George Lambert , P . Z . 7 and 21 ; and H . Massey , P . Z . C 19 ( Freemason ) . After the reading of the laws for the conduct of the business of Grand Chapter and the reading and confirmation of

the minutes , Comp . Ravvson announced that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had appointed the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . Z . ; the Earl of Lathoin , G . H . ; and Lord DeTablcy , G . J . The following companions were also appointed : — Comp . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell H . Clerke G . S . E . „ Sir F . VV . Truscott , Lord Mayor of London ... ... G . S . N .

„ Rev . R . P . Bent G . P . S . „ R . F . Gould G . 1 st A . S . „ Frank Richardson G . 2 nd A . S . „ Lieut .-Col . John Creaton G . Treas . „ / E . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P . ... G . Reg . „ Lieut .-Col . Hugh S . Somervillc

Burney G . Svvd . Br . „ John Henderson Scott G . Std . Br . „ Magnus Ohrcn C . D . C . „ H . G . Buss G . Asst . S . E . „ H . Sadler G . Janitor . Col . CREATON moved , and Comp . E . LETCHWORTH seconded , the granting of the prayer of the petition from Comps . Charles Brainc Finlayson , as Z . ; Thomas Kennedy .

as H . ; William Little , as J . ; and seven others , for a chapter to be attached to the Yarrovvee Lodge , No . 713 , Ballarat , to be called the Yarrovvee Chapter , and to meet at Ballarat , Victoria . _ Comp . H . J . P . DUMAS said , it was in no spirit of objection that he rose to make a remark , but in pursuance of a rule of Grand Chapter that all companions applying for new chapters should be particular to specify the places at which

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the proposed new chapters were to meet . Ballarat , Victoria , was a well known place , but why should not Grand Chapter adhere to its principle that the place of meeting , the hotel in Ballarat , where this chapter was to be held , should be particularised , the same as with chapters in England . As no amendment was proposed , the warrant was granted . Col . CREATON proposed , and Comp . J . M . CASE

seconded , the granting of the petition from Comps . Sir Walter VVyndham Burrell , Bart , M . P ., as Z . ; Charles John Smith as H . ; Captain James Campbell Herbert Stratford as J . ; and seven others , for a chapter to be attached to the Hova Ecclesia Lodge , No . 1466 , Brighton , to be called the Hova Villa Chapter , and to meet at the Old Ship Hotel , Brighton , in the county of Sussex . Col . CREATON proposed , and thc Rev . C . W .

ARNOLD seconded , the granting of the petition from Comps . Robert Beales , M . D ., as Z ., Samuel Franceys Gosling , as H . ; Andreas Edward Cokayne as J . ; and seven others , for a chapter to be attached to the Eaton Lodge , No . 533 , Congleton , to be called the Warren Chapter , and meet at the Freemasons' Hall , Congleton , Cheshire . Col . CREATON proposed , and Comp . J . T . BIGGS , ! . 177 , seconded , the granting of the petition from Comp . Charles

Pulman , as Z . ; Samuel Pownceby , as H . j Henry Charles Soper , as J . ; and six others , for a chapter to be attached to the Bedford Lodge , No . 157 , London , to be called the Bedford Chapter , and to meet at the Freemasons' Hall , London . Col . CREATON proposed , and Comp . JOSHUA NUNN seconded , the granting of the petition from Comps . George Tidcombc , as Z . ; William Stephens , as H . ; Henry

Lovcgrove , as J . ; and six others , for a chapter to be attached to the Abercorn Lodge , No . 1549 , Great Stanmore , to be called the Stanmore Chapter , and to meet at the Abercorn Arms , Great Stanmore , in the county of Middlesex . These petitions being in all respects regular , were unanimously granted .

Comp . RAWSON announced that the Prince of Wales had appointed Colonel Creaton President , and Comps . R . Grey and A . J . Duff Filer members of the Committee of General Purposes . The brethren then elected Comps . H . C . Levander , E . Letchworth , C . F . Hogard , James Lewis Thomas , George Lambert , and F . Adlard members of the Committee oi General Purposes .

The Masonic Ceremony At Truro.

THE MASONIC CEREMONY AT TRURO .

Great preparations are being made at Truro for the approaching Royal visit—the triple attraction of the great Masonic ceremony the laying of the foundation stone of a new cathedral , and the Royal visit—conbine to make an event of extraordinary interest not only to Cornishmen and the Craft , but to thc country at large . Early last week a

public meeting was held , when the programme that had been prepared was submitted for confirmation ; it has since been subjected to some modification , but it remains substantially the same . Some disappointment will be felt at the decision that has been come to with respect to the part which the Lord Mayor will take in thc proceedings . It was at first arranged that the Lord and

Lady Mayoress , with the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex , should go in State ; but from thc diffcultyin finding accommodation for the large number of horses , carriages , and retinue , that is found to be impracticable , and his lordship will attend in his Masonic capacity as Grand Junior Warden . Vve give below the Masonic programme as issued by thc Grand Secretary . The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., will hold an Especial Grand Lodge at the Town Hall ,

Truro , in the Province of Cornwall , on Thursday , the 20 th inst , for thc purpose of laying with Masonic ceremonial the foundation stone of the cathedral of the diocese . The Grand Officers will assemble at the Town Hall , and the remainder of the brethren at the Public Rooms , when the Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened at ten o'clock . The Grand Lodge will be opened at eleven o ' clock precisely , and the procession will then be formed in the following order : — Band of music .

Two Tylers with drawn swords . Visiting brethren . Lodges according to their numbers , juniors walking first Provincial Grand Officers of other Provinces . Provincial Grand Officers of Cornwall .

Architect with the Plans . ( A cornucopia with corn , - \ Grand \ borne by a Master of a lodge . / Grand Steward . " j Two ewers with wine and oil , ( Steward ^ borne by Masters of lodges . J Assistant Grand Pursuivant . Grand Pursuivant .

Grand Organist . Trowel borne by a Past Master . Mallet borne by a Past

Master . Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies . Grand Director of Ceremonies , Past Grand Sword Bearers . Grand Superintendent of Works bearing a plate with the

inscription for the foundation stone . Past Grand Deacons . Grand Secretary with the Book of Constitutions . President of the Board of General Purposes . Past Grand Registrars . Grand Registrar bearing the Great Seal . Grand Treasurer bearing a phial containing the coins to be deposited in the stone .

The Masonic Ceremony At Truro.

Past Grand Chaplains . Past Grand Wardens . Past Provincial Grand Masters . Provincial Grand Masters . The Corinthian Light borne by the Master of a lodge . The column of the Junior Grand Warden borne by the

Master of a lodge . The Junior Grand Warden with the plumb rule . G . Steward . Banner of the Grand Lodge . G . Steward : | The Doric Light borne by the Master of a lodge . The column of the Senior Grand Warden borne by the Master of a lodge .

I he Senior Grand Warden with the level Junior Grand Deacons . / -The Grand Chaplain- \ Grand Steward . < bearing the Sacred > Grand Steward . v . Law on a cushion . J The Deputy Grand Master with the square . The Ionic Light borne by the Master of a lodge . The Grand Sword Bearer . THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER .

Senior Grand Deacons . The Grand Stewards . Grand Tyler . The procession will start from the Town Hall , and proceed to Southleigh in reversed order , where it will open out to allow the carriage of H . R . H . the Princess of Wales to drive down the line , and re-close facing the City .

H . R . H . the M . W . the Grand Master having assumed his p lace in the procession , it will move off in the abovedetailed order , and will arrive at the western entrance of the cathedral at high noon , the brethren passing through to the north-eastern enclosure taking their seats , with the exception of the Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers , who will be formed in ranks standing on each side of

the area of the western enclosure . The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese will offer up prayers . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall , and Chairman of the Building Committee , will address the Grand Master , and request His Royal Highness to lay the foundation stone of the cathedral .

The Grand Master will pass in procession to the northeastern enclosure , preceded by the brethren stationed in the western one . The Grand Master having taken up his position , the vessels of corn , wine , and oil will be deposited on a pedestal placed for their reception . The Archbishop will offer up prayers .

The upper stone will then be . raised and the lower one adjusted . f he Grand Chaplain will offer a prayer . A hymn will be sung . The Grand Secretary will read aloud the inscription on the p late ; the Grand Treasurer will deposit the phial containing the ' coins , and the Grand Secretary will place the plate on the lower stone . The cement will then be spread

on the upper face of the lower stone , and the M . W . Grand Master will adjust the same with a trowel handed to him for the purpose , after which the upper stone will be slowly lowered with three distinct stops . The Grand Master will now prove thc just position and form of the stone by the plumb rule , level , and square , which will be successively delivered to him by the Junior Grand Warden , the Senior Grand Warden , and the Deputy Grand Master . Being satisfied in these particulars , he will

give the stone three Knocks with the mallet which will be delivered to him . The cornucopia , containing the corn , and the ewers , with the wine and oil , will next be handed to the Grand Master , who will strew the corn and pour the wine and oil over the stone , with the accustomed ceremonies . The Bishop will give the dedication prayer .

The Architect will be presented to the Grand Master . The Grand Master having inspected the plan of the intended building will deliver the same to the Architect , together with the several tools used in proving the position of the stone , and desire him to proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work in conformity with the p lan . The I * rcemasons will now place on the foundation stone

thc purses to be received on behalf of the Building Fund . The Archbishop will pronounce the patriarchal Benediction . The procession will return to the western enclosure , where the Grand Master will lay the western stone with similar ceremony . Ladies and gentlemen will place on the western stone the

purses and contributions received on behalf of the Building Fund . The ceremonies being concluded the Grand Lodge will return to the Town Hall . The Grand Lodge will then be closed . A luncheon will be held at the Town Hall at two o ' clock , to which ladies and non-Masons will be admitted . Tickets , including wine , 10 s .

The brethren will not appear in Masonic costume at the luncheon . N . B . —All brethren to appear at the ceremonies in black frock coats , black trousers , white ties and gloves , high hat , with full Masonic Craft clothing , the apron to be outside coat ; no jewels to be worn but those appertaining to the Craft or Royal Arch Masonry . By command of the M . W . Grand Master ,

ALBERT VV . WOODS , Garter , Grand Director of Ceremonies .

We call attention to the following circular : — \ V . Hrothcr , — Your attendance is requested at an Especial Grand