Masonic Notes And Queries:

at it ? still await solution . There is , however , in the records of the Phcenix another matter which may throw some light upon this subject . The early meetings of the lodge appear tohave been held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month . Indeed , this fact is evidenced not only by the old minute books still preserved in the archives of the lodge , but by the following entry in an

old warrant book in the possession of Grand Lodge : "No . 4 S 5 , the Phoenix Lodge at the George Tavern , Portsmouth , meets ist and 3 rd Wednesdays . Samuel Palmer , Master . John Rankin , Samuel Butler , Wardens . Constitution dated , 20 th May , 17 S 6 . " At comparatively rare intervals , however , an extra meeting was held . This extra meeting is referred to in a small memorandum book in the possession of the lodge as the " Particular day . " The

book in question , which is the only one that designates the extra meeting by any distinctive name , gives , in a rough form , the dates of the various meetings of the lodge held from the 7 th June , 17 S 6 , to the 3 rd June , 17 S 9 , with the names of the members and visitiors present on each occasion . In this volume five meetings are designated as having been held on the "Particular day , " and in each

case the day thus particularised is a third or extra meeting . The " Particular days" fell on the following dates : 1786 , August 16 th , November 15 th , and December 27 th ; 1787 , June 25 th ; 1788 , October 15 th . Third , or extra , meetings were , however , held on the following dates : 1787 , December 27 th ; 17 S 8 , August 21 st and December 27 th ; and these are not designated as being held on the

" Particular day . " The business appears to have been specially assigned to the day thus designated , as there are instances of candidates being initiated , and of brethren being passed and raised at a lodge held on that day . But , seeing that Bro . W . J . Hughan has now shown " that the First and Second Degrees were worked at a Masters ' lodge , may not " Particular day " have been another designation for the more usual term ' Masters' Lodge ?

ALEXANDER HOWELL , District Secretary for Hampshire of the Ouatuor Coronati Lodge Correspondence Circle . 794 ] .

Perhaps Bro . Wm . Watson , who is a member of Probity Lodge , No . 61 , Halifax , may be induced to search the minutes of that Iodge , in which I think similar instances to those given by Bro . Hughan may be found of even earlier date . But the Apollo meeting he refers to on August 3 rd was the first , and is exceptional in this sense , that all the officers were well-known Past Masters , and it

could therefore be nothing else but a Masters' lodge . As it may be interesting in another way , I append an extract , giving the presiding officers' names , as follows : 3 rd August , 1 ^ 73 , under Sr . Thos . Tancred , Bart ., Prov . G . M . of Yorkshire , and in the Reign of the Rt . Hon . Edwd . Lord Petre , Grand Master of All England . Present : Wm , Spencer , in the chair ; John Cordfey , Senr . Warden ;

Richd . Garland , Junr . Warden ; Jos . Oldlield , P . Master ; Thos . Swann , Treas . ; N . Beckwith , Sec ; John Lund , junr . All these brethren distinguished themselves later as Provincial Officers for the county , the Master in the chair being described in 176 7 as Deputy J . G . W . of the G . Lodge of All England ! It is notthe first time I have expressed a hope that the valuable records of the Apollo

and Rodney Lodges would be collated , especially those ol the former . I possess many notes from them , and know something of their value ; in fact nothing but a feeling that the History of the Apollo would be written long before 1 S 88 , and courtesy to brethren of the Humber Lodge , prevented my giving more particulars in "Yorkshire Lodges . " As a Yorkshire Mason , 1 protest against the

word " erased" being applied to the distinguished Apollo Lodge . Its warrant , together with the paraphernalia , passed to the Phcenix Lodge in 1 S 17 by purchase . I give the following letter ( which throws a strong light on the matter ) , because of an important historical fact it contains respecting the prevalence of the very bad practice of obtaining dormant warrants for new lodges at that

period : — "York , April Sth , iS 17 . Sir and Brother . —I beg to enclose _ you a petition signed by myself and several Masonic friends for permission to form a new Iodge in Hull , to be named the Phoenix . Since it was drawn up we have been informed that the Grand Lodge refuse to grant any more new warrants , but rather wish to transfer any which may happen to be dormant . I am come over to this

place to view the warrant , furniture , ( jewels , & c , late belonging to the Apollo Lodge , No . 36 S , and it is probable we shall agree for them , could we be assured of your approbation for the removal to Hull and for the name to be changed to the Phcenix , & c— -Henry Levett . —To R . P . Milnes , Esq ., P . G . M . for the County of York . " Henry Levett was a Hull merchant , and the petition was drawn

up bearing his name as W . Master and those of Henry HaU and Richd . Geo . Ferry as Senior and Junior Wardens , also the Dog and Duck Inn , Scale Lane , Hull , as the proposed meeting place . Within six days after the above letter was written the purchase and transfer had been made . The Apollo warrant , under which the Phoenix Lodge ' worked , first as 368 and afterwards as 256 , was

delivered to the Grand Secretary by the above-named Henry Levett , of Hull , on the nth November , 1 S 35 , and copy of a letter announcing same , dated 12 th December , 1835 , may be seen in the minute-book . It is of course referred to as the warrant of Phosnix Lodge , No . 256 , which had then expired . The fact of transfer , not only to another body but to another town , with sanction of Grand

Lodge , of course prove that the Apollo was not " erased , " and certainly its members never intended that it should be . I am afraid that the year 1836 in connection with the term is also misleading to young students , as having a tendency to shut out the existence of the Phcenix , bv tacking on its life to the age of the Apollo , probably without such intention on Bro . Lane ' s part . J . RAMSDEN RILEY .

We gather from the Kreuz Zeitung that an appeal-has been made to " the officers of the German army , " and to " all gentlemen of Christian and national principles , " to resign their membership of Freemasonry . There are two parties growing up in Germany , those who honour

and those who hate Freemasonry . The former will eventually conquer ; but , meanwhile , bitterness will ensue , and , contrary to the designs of Freemasonry , political feud will be created . The Emperor is opposed to Freemasonry , while his father was one of its strongest partisans .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

£ raft jlSasonrg . REGENT'S PARK LODGE ( No . 2202 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the York and Albany Hotel , when the following vvere present : Bros . J . K . R . Cama , W . M . ; D . P . Cama , I . P . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . ; N . J . Goodchild , J . W . ; N . Goodchild , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Sheppard , P . M ., Sec ; John Powdrell , S . D . ; W . H . Hosegood , J . D . ; A .

Giddings , I . G .- ; W . H . Embley , C . W . Rex , N . J . Vaishnav , H . Jordan , F . Palmer , F . J . Holden , N . D . Fracis , G . Clampitt , H . F . Bangs , Joseph Bangs , J . P . Poynter , E . D . Elems , P . M . 85 , G . I . G . ( I . C ); S . Lichtenfeld , 1017 ; G . Wood , S . W . 1681 ; C . B . Shemmonds , 201 ; and H . Palmer , 1044 . The lodge being duly opened and the minutes of the

last meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . P . J . Mehta , a candidate , which proved unanimous . Bro . N . J . Vaishnav was then raised to the Degree of a Master Mason by the W . M . in an impressive manner . Mr . P . J . Mehta was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in an able way . Jewels were then unanimously voted by the lodge to Bros . Kew , Goodchild , and

Sheppard for their valuable services during the first year of the louge ' s existence , and was presented by the W . M . to Bros . Goodchild and Sheppard , who were present , and responded in suitable terms . Nothing more offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a hearty banquet , provided under the able management of Bro .

Holden . All the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given by the Worshipful Master , and responded to , and , after a very pleasant evening , during which vocal and instrumental music and recitations were contributed by the several visitors and brethren of the lodge , under the able guidance and accompaniment of Bro . Poynter , the Organist , the brethren separated .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Leng , VV . M . ; Dandridge , S . VV . ; Penrose , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Emblin , J . D . ; ' Faulkner , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; and several others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ceremony

of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the chair was vacated by Bro . Leng , and occupied by Bro . Geo . Emblin , S . W . o £ the parent lodge . The usual questions were put and duly answered , and the lodge was advanced to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in a very efficient manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , all business being ended , was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 31 st ult , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith Present : Bros . G . E . Higginson , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; J . Sims , Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; R . H Williams , S . D . ; L . Cox , J . D . ; F . W . Woodard , l . G . ; J . Coliings , P . M . ; G . Read , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; J . Pattison , M . Rice , F . Craggs , J . Davies , W . J . Coplestone , W . VV . Williams , and J . Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Davies being the candidate . Bro . W . W . Williams having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . j . Coliings , in his usual able and instructive manner , gave the explanation o £ the tracing board . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , Bro . A . Williams , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1451 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present ; Bros . J . Da Silva , W . M . ; G . T . Chretien , S . W . ; Kilsby , J . W . j C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon . Sec ; J . Fetch , S . D . ; J . G . Cobb , I . G . ; Crick , and Scott . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Decree , and Bro . Crick having offered himself as a

candidate for the Third Degree , was duly questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Crick candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M ., Bro . Da Silva , was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Chretien waa unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously ordered to

be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the exceedingly able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the iirst time in this lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . A meetingof the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association was then held , when the subscriptions were received , and a ballot was taken for the list Life Governorship secured through this Association .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 30 th ult . Present : Bros . E . C . Mulvey , W . M . ; [ . D . Graham , S . W . j G . C . Stafford , J . W . ; S . Lichtenfeld , S . D . ; ll . A . Morrison , J . D . ; S . C . Fort , I . G . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; R . J . Harnell , acting Sec ; G . Read , F . M . Noakes , C . B . Shemmonds , G . S . Russell , R . E . Cursons , C . Lambert , and A . Samuelli . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the jth

Section of the Lecture . Bro . G . Read having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . C . Lambert offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C , Bro . Lambert candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 }) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Sims , W . M . ; Higginson , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , Treas . ; W . C . Williams , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Danby , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Heath , I . G . ; Read , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; C . Woods , Batts , Cory , and Wyides . Bro . Strudwick , S . G . W . ( S . C . ) Jamaica , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . R . H , Williams rehearsed part of the

Instruction.

ceremony ot Installation , giving the customary addresses in a ver impressive manner . The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture wa worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vm resumed to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of « , Lecture were worked . Bro . Strudwick was elected a joinin member , and very ably expressed his gratification for the privilei ? conferred . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting and appointed the oliicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Hardinge , VV M . " P . J . Davies , S . VV . ; G . Higginson , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor : VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; F . W . Woodard , S . D . ; Cotton J . D . ; Stanley , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; T . Wood P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; F . Craggs , Arnott , tVhittell , L . Cox , T . Head ' StonniU , and F . West . Visitors : Bros . D . M . Davis , P . M ion ! Bick , 1326 ; and Vallentine , P . M . 1015 . ' ''

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . T . Wood , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked b

was y the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The iodge was resumed to the First Degree , The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Vallentine , P . M . IOIJ , D . Davis , P . M . 1017 , and Bick , 1326 , were elected joining members . Bro . P . ] Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . Dresden , W . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . W James Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; Conway , S . D . ; p ' Skar , J . D . ; J . Davies , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; G . Read ! P . M . ; Jesse Coliings , and many other distinguished brethren .

The lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees , The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . R . H . Williams with the usual formalities . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the Second and First Degrees . Bro . S . Cochrane was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge on Monday , the 24 th instant .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the ist inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . H . Wood P . M ., S . W . ; J . Davies , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Higginson , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; C . Hopkins , I . G . j J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; F . Cochrane , P . M . ; D , Stroud , P . M . ; E . D . Aslete , J . Fox , G . Webb , and F . Craggs . The lodge was opened in the First Degreeand the minutes of

, the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Fox offering himsef as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Fox being candidate . The W . M . rendered the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to Ihe First Degree . and Bro . Cochrane , P . M . offering

, himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed in the Second Decree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Cochrane , P . M ., candidate . Bro . A . Williams formally tendered his resignation of the office of Secretary of the lodge , which was accepted with d-ep regret . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and then closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly . Present : Bros . G . Greenway , W . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . ; E . H . Bellerby , J . VV . ; Shemmonds , S . D ; J . S . Kingston , J . D . ; J . R . Harnell , I . C ; C . P . Bellerby , Sec ; T . C . Artand , J . Rowe , G . Reid , R . J . Harnell , W . Parker , C . Thompson , and Coliings . The lodge was opened in due formand the minutes of the last

, meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M . worked the island 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . G . Reid offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C , Bro . G . Reid candidate . Bro . Cursons worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge

was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Parker proposed that Bro . R . E . Cursons be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by Bro . E . H . Bellerby , and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The annual dinner will fake place on Monday , the ist prox ., at the Criterion . Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Preceptor , in the chair .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 203 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Saunders , VV . M . ; Mann , S . W . ; Stutfield , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Piper , S . D . ; Badderly , J . D . ; Mason , P . M ., I . G . ; Arnold , Blades , Dr . Harper . andChabot , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chabot being the candidate . Bro . Blades , a candiusual

date to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Blades being the candidate . Bro . Chabot answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . chabot , 2030 , was unanimously elected a joining member * A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the W . M ., to be recorded on the minutes , for the very able and efficient manner in which he had worked the ceremonies of initiation and passing-Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Gauden Ho ' tel , Clapham " road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Poole , VV . M . ; Russell , S . W . ; Esling , J . W . ; Wood , S . D . ; Tay lor , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . ; Andrews , Sec . ; Folkard , King , Levett , Grover , Jones , Cowland , Alexander , and Ruffles . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture

was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Levett as candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degree , and the ist Section of each Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the . brethren . Lodge was closed in the Third ana Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bto .

Russell , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Russell returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation-The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty S wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed . . _ The ballot for those members who have attended ij times 0 """ ° the raising of . £ 5 5 s . will shortly be taken—to be devoted to one of the Charities . Members should , therefore , attend as often » = possible .

The will of the late Bro . Col . King-Harmafl » M . P ., Prov . G .-Master of Meath , has been proved in tne Principal Registery of the High Court of Justice , j «* HW » the executors being Sir G . Allanson Cayley and Mai " Doutrlas Kimr-Harman . thi » hmther . and the personal' /

being sworn at over £ 44 , 000 . The deceased has Ie £ . Rockingham estates to' his only daughter , Miss ^ V % Harman , with the proviso that any one she marries sn ^ assume the name of King-Harman . His widow , wn 0 residuary legatee , is amply provided for , and among legacies are two of £ 100 each to the Masonic OfP" " Schools , Dublin .