Hughan's Fac-Simile Of Engraved List Of Lodges.

Hughan explains , does not always mean non-existence vvith respect to those abroad , but may simply refer to lodges leaving the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England on the foundation of another Grand Lodge , such as No . 124 , Hamburg , and No . 126 , Boston , New England . Some of the lodges have no dates affixed to them in the list of 1734 .

These have been supplied as far as possible . The facsimile of the list of regular lodges according to the seniority and constitution is by the photo-zincographic process . Including calendars , this is Bro . Hughan ' s thirtieth work , and copies of this valuable book can be obtained direct from Bro . Hughan , Grosvenor House , Torquay , post free for ss . — Western Daily Mercury .

Formation Of A Masonic Literary Society At Bradford.

FORMATION OF A MASONIC LITERARY SOCIETY AT BRADFORD .

A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Darley-street , Bradford , of brethren interested in the advancement of the Order , when an interesting paper vvas read by Bro . T . B . WHYTEHEAD , P . M ., of York , on " The Advance of Intelligent Masonry . "

Some discussion took place on the subject of the paper , and , on the motion of Bros . J . L . ATHERTON , J . RAMSDEN RILEY , and J . W . BALME , a hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro . Whytehead . It was decided to form a society to be called the Bradford and District Masonic Literary Society , and that Bro . T . B .

Whytehead should be the President ; Bros . J . L . Atherton and W . C . Lupton , the Vice-Presidents ; Bro . J . R . Welsman , Treasurer ; and Bro . J . W . Monckman , Secretary . The meeting , vvhich vvas of an extremely interesting nature throughout , vvas closed by the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman , Bro . VV . C . Lupton , P . M .

Masonic Ball At Plumstead.

MASONIC BALL AT PLUMSTEAD .

The Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 , gave a ball on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Freemasons' Temple , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead . The upper hall vvas used for dancing and the lower as a supper-room . Both rooms vvere tastefully decorated , and a portrait of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was on the platform in the ball-room , surrounded by floral

decorations . More than 150 ladies and gentlemen were present , including Bros . W . D . Keeble , W . M . 913 ; J . M . Miller , W . M . 700 ; Southgate , J . W . 700 ; F . Barry , P . P . G . P . Dorset ; and numerous P . M . ' s and brethren of the Union Waterloo and neighbouring lodges . A dispensation had been obtained from the Prince of Wales for the brethren

to wear Masonic clothing , vvhich enabled the officers of the lodge to wear their collars , aprons , and jewels , the rest of the brethren wearing their aprons and jewels . Dancing was commenced at 8 p . m ., and vvas continued till 5 , there being 24 dances on the programme , which number was subsequently increased to 27 . Bros . Reynolds and Bell , of 13 , acted as M . C . ' s , and the efficient musical

arrangements were directed by Bco . Bidgood , the Organist . After the supper , vvhich was presided over by Bro . W . Tailby , W . M . 13 , the following toasts vvere given by the W . M . -. " The Queen and the Craft , " "The Ladies , " responded for by Mr . GREGORY ; and "The Visitors-Masonic and otherwise , " responded for by Bro . KEEULE

and Mr . W . J . RENSHAW respectively . On the motion of Bro . F . BARRY , a vote of thanks tothe Union Waterloo Lodge for providing the entertainment was carried vvith acclamation . The W . M . acknowledged the compliment . The refreshments were supplied mainly by Bros . Slawson

and W . P . Appleby , 13 . After supper , the W . M . gave permission to the brethren to doff their Masonic clothing , and mix vvith the general assembly . The proceedings closed with " Auld Lang Syne . " The ball , which vvas the first that has taken place in the neighbourhood for seven years , vvas pronounced a great success .

Masonic Conversazione And Ball At Hanley.

MASONIC CONVERSAZIONE AND BALL AT HANLEY .

One of the most successful entertainments for the benefit of the Masonic Charities that has taken place in North Staffordshire was held at Hanley on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., under the auspices of the Menturia Lodge , No . 41 S The attendance was so large as to necessitate the

occupation of nearly the whole suite of rooms in the municipal buildings . The Victoria Hall was used as a ball room , the council chamber and mayor ' s parlour as supper rooms , the sessions court as a concert hall , and the grand jury room as a suitable place for the exhibition of curiosities of various descriptions ; while the stipendiary court , the town clerk ' s offices , and other portions of the buildings vvere needed for

various purposes . Bros . H . Windle , W . M . ; J . T . Hovvson , Hon . Sec ; and the Committee have had a busy time for some weeks in preparing for the entertainment , at which the following acted as Stewards : Bros . C . F . Baker , J . Barlow , G . Barlow , T . Bickley , T . Brimyard , J . Bromley , J . Charlesworth , J . S . Crapper , A . B . Jones , D . Jones , E . Jones , W .

Jones , j . Mayer , G . Pitchford , J . Robinson , W . Edwards , j . Goodson , H . J . Gover , E . V . Greatbach , R . G . Hall , E . J . Hammersley , E . B . J ackson , T . C . Slaney , D . Shaw , J . Stringer , VV . Tunnicliff , J . fhorley , P . B . Watts , H . Windle , and 1 * . Godwin . The various rooms were decorated under the superintendence of Bro . C . R . Clark , and the walls of the main

corridors had hung upon them a remarkably fine collection of oil paintings , engravings , and pen-and-ink sketches , lent by Bros . H . N . Marks , W . Tunnicliff , Dr . J S . Crapper , T . Henstock , A . J . Henstock , and S . Miles . Handsome vases for decorative purposes were lent by Bros J . Bromley and David Jones . The exhibition in the grand jury room comprised a number of microscopes lent by Mr . Hastings , Mr . J . A .

Audley , T . Malkin , and Bros . J . Charlesworth , VV . Hampton , and C . H . Phillips . There were objects of interests of various kinds lent by Bros . Dr . J . S . Crapper , H . J . Gover , and others . The Stewards of the concert room vvere Bros . A . B . Jones and J . Stringer , and the accompanist Bro . W . Edwards . The music was supplied by Master Tom Parker , an accomplished youth , as a violinist ; Mrs .

Masonic Conversazione And Ball At Hanley.

George Dean , Mr . T . Cranmer , Mr . W . Mitchell , and Bro . T . C . Slaney , vocalists ; Mr . J . Bower , Bro . C F . Baker , and Herr Hi Is , instrumentalists . Recitations were given by Mr . Lyn Morgan . Organ recitals vvere given in the Victoria Hall by Bro . W . Edwards and Mr . J . W . Preece . Music for the dancing was supplied by an excellent band , under the direction of Mr . C . Akid , of the Theatre Royal , Hanley . The

refreshment department vvas entrusted to Bro . John Munro . The company began to arrive at half-past seven , and altogether about 630 Indies and gentlemen attended . The gentlemen who were Masons wore their full regalia , and there vvere present representatives of the Yeomanry , Artillery , and Rifle Volunteers . Bro . C . F . Baker officiated as M . C , and , although at times the ball room was rather crowded , the entertaiment was a thoroughly enjoyable one .

Masonic "At Home" At The Club House, Aldershot.

MASONIC "AT HOME " AT THE CLUB HOUSE , ALDERSHOT .

The Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the Army and Navy Lodge , No . 1971—which vvas consecrated in 1 SS 2 , for the convenience of officers quartered in the Aldershot Division—gave an "At Home" at the Officers ' Club House , on Thursday night , the 21 st ult . This is quite

a new departure in connection vvith Freemasonry in Aidershot , and proved to be a most enjoyable event . The brethren carried it out on a large scale , issuing upwards of 500 invitations to the Masters and Past Masters of adjoining lodges and distinguished brethren of the Order , in addition to thc Staff of the Aldershot Division , and other officers , and the leading families of the neighbourhood ,

most of whom were present . The Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight having kindly granted a dispensation , the brethren of the Order appeared in Craft clothing , and this , vvith the rich dresses of the ladies , made the scene a very impressive one , not soon to be forgotten . Bro . W . E . Foster , of Lindum House , is the present W . M . of this distinguished lodge , and his officers are as

follows : Bros . Surgeon Harwood , A . M . S ., S . W . ; Lieut . Paget , R . H . A ., J . VV . ; Major Lindsell , R . E ., Treasurer ; the "" Rev . A . Gedge , Chaplain ; Capt , Gneme , R . A ., S . D . ; Major Green , R " . E ., J . D . ; Capt . Sn * G . Thomas , R . H . A ., D . of C . ; Col . Onslow , 20 th Hussars , I . G . ; and Col . Ycatman-Biggs , I . P . M ., Sec . _ The arrangements were entrusted to a Committee consisting of the W . M . and

Bros . Surgeon Harwood , Lieut . Paget , Capt . SirG . Thomas , Col . Onslow , Col . Yeatman-Biggs , and Major Courtenay , who ably officiated as Secretary . The special furnishing * of the building vvas carried out b y Messrs . T . White and Co ., and the refreshments were supplied by Mr . Lowe . In each of these important matters entire satisfaction vvas given . The programme commenced vvith selections by the

splendid band of the Royal Artillery , under the direction of Mr . H . Sims . A prominent feature of the evening- vvas the appearance of Mr . Corney Grain , vvho is now widely knovvn in his new sketch of country life . We certainly think that in this piece Mr . Convey Grain surpasses himself , thc songs

being exceedingly amusing and well rendered . The company highly appreciated his sallies of wit , as a very large number of those present have considerable acquaintance vvith sport and country houses , though , happily , not of the character described so humorously b y him . His French sketch was also much enjoyed , the audience laughing * most

Masonic "At Home" At The Club House, Aldershot.

heartily . Mrs . Michael , whose vocal abilities are so well known by the assistance she renders in any charitable or other good vvork in the neighbourhood , gave a beautiful rendering of the song , " When Delia sings , " being accompanied by Dr . Treherne . Mrs . G . M . Onslow , a well knovvn and popular favourite at the Club House , contributed a recitation , "A Faithful Soul , " in vvhich her remarkable

elocutionary powers were again evinced . She met vvith a hearty reception . Major Auld sang "To Anthea , " vvith much expression , At about half-past eleven Bro . Foster and Lady Wood led the way to supper , General Smith taking in Mrs . Foster . Supper vvas followed by dancing ,

in vvhich many of the younger guests took part , and thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The greatest praise is clue to Bro . Major Courtenay for the energetic manner in vvhich hc worked as Secretary of the Committee—also to Bro . Col . Onslow for the excellent manner in which the programme vvas arranged and carried out

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls held its regular monthly meeting at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 28 th ult . Bro . J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . A . C . Spaull , H . F . Nash , C . H . Webb , P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; W . G . Kentish , I . F . Caney , W . Vincent ,

W . Morley , h . M . Money , and F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee having been read for information , three petitions were considered , of vvhich one vvas approved and the name ordered to be entered on the list of candidates for the October election

, while the other two vvere deferred . Bro . W . MORLEY gave notice of a motion for the appointment of a Sub-Committee , whose duty it should be to consider and report upon all petitions , previous to their being submitted to the General Committee for acceptance or rejection , his object being to secure that the motions should

be fully discussed by the General Committee before being submitted to the Quarterly General Court of Governors and Subscribers , which alone has the power to sanction an alteration in any one of the Rules and Regulations of the Institution . The Committee adjourned , after passing a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding .

The Recent Festival Of The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

THE RECENT FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The following sums have been received since the publication of the Returns in our last week ' s issue , namely : Lodge £ s . d . 33 Bro . R . Rapier .,, 1 3 13 0

1 G 93 „ T . Caseley 15 15 0 2202 „ J . K . R . Cama 10 10 o ( In addition to his list of £ 38 17 s . as then announced . ) The above amounts , with various small additions—under £ ' 5—to lists already published , make up a further sum of £ 46 13 s ., and raise the grand total from £ 13 , 186 5 s . to £ 13 , 232 iSs .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

Statistics 1882-1888 Inclusive

M .,,,, Subscribed Seven Years' I Annual Expended this ,, , ,. . . 1 NAME * this Year . Aggregate . Average . Year . Surplus . Deficiency . £ s . d . £ s . d . ' £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . ~ £ 8 , d . London 22454 o 0 5779 6 y 9 S 25 G 12 10 2615 14 o GG 40 iS 10 — Bedford ... g 13 o 232 6 o 33 3 9 — 33 3 9 — Berks and Bucks 6 9 G 19 o 2042 7 G 291 15 4 3 G 0 7 255 S 9 — Bristol 37 16 o 199 100 28 10 o — 28 10 o Cambridgeshire 34 G 00 947 2 o 135 6 * o — 135 G o — Cheshire ... 439 iS o 1072 15 o 153 5 o 145 G 4 7 iS 8 _ Cornwall ... ... ... 37215 o S 74 13 o 12717 7 7213 2 55 4 5 - Cumb . and Westmoreland 210 o o 23 G 50 33 15 o 72 13 2 " 8 iS 3 Derby 748 4 G 1 750 16 * G 250 24 72 13 2 177 9 2 — Devon 120 15 o 844 3 4 -20 11 11 254 6 1 — 133 I 4 3 Dorset 294 o o 704 00 100 11 5 72 13 2 27 iS 3 Durham 35 S I o 7 6 * 8 iS 6 109 iG n 10 S 19 y o 17 2 '_ Essex 912 8 o 25 G 7 4 o 3 66 14 10 1 S 1 12 n 1 S 5 i 11 _ Gloucester 4 S 5 5 o 1351 17 0 193 25 10 S iy y 84 2 8 — Hants and I . of W . ... 1 055 11 o 34 SG 12 o 498 1 8 50 S 13 o — 10 12 8 Hereford 6 3 o o 1 G 3 iG o 23 8 o — 23 8 o " Herts GiS y o 1539 15 0 219 i ' J i 143 G 4 74 12 11 — Kent 3026 10 o 5207 iG 6 742 iy G 47 _> 0 5 271 13 1 _ Lane E 1171 5 o 2075 3 6 29 G y 1 1 S 1 12 11 114 iG 2 _ Lane . W 20 S 7 y o 3589 2 o 512 14 7 217 19 G 294 15 1 — Leicester and Rutland ... 6 4 S 10 o J 0 G 4 10 o 152 15 72 13 2 79 8 3 Lincoln ... * — igC 14 0 28 2 i 145 6 4 — 117 4 3 Middlesex 1092 8 G 3223 g G 4 G 0 y n 254 6 1 20 G 3 10 — Monmouth 94 10 o G 53 13 o 94 16 2 10 S iy y *— 14 3 7 Norfolk 22 S lS y 4 G 1 9 G G 5 iS G 10 S iy y — 43 1 3 North Wales G 73 2 G 1038 10 6 148 7 3 3 G G 7 112 0 8 — Norths and Hunts ... 204 15 o 204 15 G 29 5 o ay 5 o Northumberland 52 10 o 11 G 3 17 o 166 5 3 is 1 12 11 i ** 7 S Notts 176 8 o 701 12 G joo 4 8 3 G G 7 G 3 18 1 '' — Oxford 521 7 o 10 S 4 110 154 18 y — 154 is 9 — Shropshire 770 15 o 1 S 91 39 270 3 5 3 G G 7 233 16 10 — Somerset yi 3 10 o 1 S 67 13 ( j 266 iy 1 72 13 2 194 5 11 — S . Wales , E 2 G 5 o 1048 12 o i 4 y iG o 1 S 1 12 n — 31 iG 11 S . Wales , VV 105 o o 36 7 10 o 52 4 3 72 13 2 — -o 8 11 ^ afford 344 12 o 1827 iS G 2 G 1 28 145 6 4 115 iG 4 — Suffolk 509 4 0 1622 2 6 23 1 14 7 1 S 1 12 11 50 3 8 — S * - >» 'ey 1126 10 o 3333 4 6 47 6 3 fi 3 6 6 7 439 16 11 — Sussex 6 9 " 17 6 376 o iy 6 537 5 8 290 12 8 246 13 o — Warwick 1340 o o 2614 12 o 373 10 3 1 . - . 5 6 * 4 228 3 11 — Wilts 319 8 6 11 GS 11 o 166 iS y 145 6 4 21 12 5 — Worcester G 74 12 o 1 403 y o 200 y 10 10 S iy y yi 10 1 — Yorkshire , N . and IC . ... 7 G 5 o 6 1986 5 6 283 15 1 1 S 1 12 11 102 2 2 — Yorkshire , W 2 G 00 0 o 700 S o o 1001 2 10 Gyo 5 n 310 16 11 — Channel Islands — 147 o o 2100 72 13 2 51 13 2 Colonies 1 S 3 8 6 555 iG G 79 8 1 3 G 3 G 8 — 2 S 3 iS 7

I he cost of the Girls per head is £ 3 0 Gs . yd ., that of the Boys £ 41 13 s . iod . The returns for the Girls are only approximatel y correct , for 1 am told at the Office that there may be some more to come in , but not sufficient to make any appreciable difference in the average . P . M G 07 .