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Jn addition to thelodge history , will be found one of the chapter attached to it and bearing the same name , and our regret in reading it is that the author has not been enabled by means of his researches to entirely bridge over the gap in its career , which has thus far prevented Grand Chapter from granting it a centenary warrant . The chapter was ronsiituled by virtue of a "Warrant of Dispensation , " granted bv Thomas Dunckerly , G . Superintendent of Dorset , at the first meeting of the Prov . Grand Chapter , held at Poole , on the 2 Gth June , 17 S 0 . This warrant is given in full at PP . 55-5 5 > and was followed by a " Warrant of Constitution " from Grand Chapter

bearing date the 13 th October , 17 S 0 . There is also a sketch of the Mark Lodge of Amity , No . 132 , which was consecrated by Bro . Binckes—then Mark Grand Secretaryon the 29 'h April , 1 S 71 . All these bodies have had their vicissitudes of fortune , but all are now in a prosperous state , the Craft lodge mustering S 5 members , and being possessed of its own hall . An ample Appendix contains a transcript ot the original warrant granted by Lord Blaney , Grand Master , on the 1 st April , 1765 , as well as of the original Bye-laws ; a letter of Bro . Danckerly relating to Freemisanry in Newfoundland—the Lodge of Amity being the recommending lodje in the case of one of the Newfoundland lodges—copied by permission from Bro . Sadler's work on Dunckerly ; the

Petition of the Lodge of Amity to the Prince of Wales , CM ., in 1 S 01 re the appointment of a P . G . M . for Dorsetshire ; the Lodge Bye-laws of 1 S 14 ; a complete roll of members ; list of officers ; together with much else of interest to all Dorsetshire Craftsmen . _ In short , it is a complete and interesting record of the proceedings of the Lodge of Amity from its birth till now , as well as of the Chanter and Mark Lodge . It is dedicated by permission to Bro . W . E . Brymer , M . P ., P . G . D ., Dep . P . G . M ., and has a portrait of Bro . Dunckerley for its Frontispiece . It is a most acceptable contribution to our roll of lodge histories , and the facts that are recorded in its pages , being derived , as we have said , from authentic sources , may be looked upon as entirely trustworthy . We are grateful to Bro . Chapin for affording us the opportunity of perusing his work .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

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1103 ] — MASONIC MEDALS IN GRAND LODGE . I was agreeably surprised the other day , on looking over the collection of Masonic Medals in Grand Lodge , to find that Bro . Sadler had been so successful in supplementing the few obtained before he was appointed Sub-Librarian , and those presented by my friend Mrs . Irwin ( widow of the late Major Irwin ) , and several brethren ; the total now being of considerable value and importance , as well as

numerically much more worthy of the Grand Lodge than formerly . Much more , however , remains to be done , especially as respects a suitable room and cabinets or cases to properly exhibit the treasures . As it is , they are most difficult to recognise , unless of a large size , and favoured by being placed in the case situated at the left of the staircase in the hall , and even then there is not room for descriptions of the great majority .

I feel assured that in the event of the needful accommodation being provided , many brethren would gladly donate medals to the collection , so as to make it more complete and better representative of the English Craft . Bro . Marvin , in " The Medals of the Masonic Fraternity" ( Boston , U . S . A ., 1880 ) , describes over 700 pieces , and of these I should say about 100 are represented in the Grand Lodge Museum . Our indefatigable Bro . G . L . Shackles has in his extraordinary

collection most of the 700 , and , like Bro . Marvin , declines all jewels or badges as ( strictly speaking ) not being medals { i . e ., struck from dies ) . A feature , however , of the Grand Lodge collection is the number of engraved jewels and artistic badges of last century , as well as centenary jewels of special designs . Not a few are of great interest , because of the brethren to whom they were presented , and if a full description of some of these beautiful decorative

souvenirs of the past were supplied , brethren would be inclined to value such jewels more highly than is usually the case . Bro . Marvin is publishing a Supplement to his invaluable Work , containing many hundreds more of Masonic Medals , and I hope when it is completed Bro . Sadler will let us know what numbers there are in Grand Lodge , as described in these two important volumes , which have neither equals nor rivals . Brethren should

take a look at the G . L . Collection whenever an opportunity occurs , for there is no other such in London . There are also valuable Cabinets of Masonic Medals belonging to the Provincial Grand Lodges of West Yorkshire , Worcestershire , and at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester ; the first and last of the trio being in the excellent care of Brothers William Watson and J . T . Thorp , respectively . There is also Bro . Crowe ' s large and remarkable collection . W . J . HUGHAN .

1104 ] MASONIC MEDALS . I am always glad to hear of any old Masonic medals , jewels or badges , and if of interest , especially pleased to see them and have reproductions for reference . Bro . George Kenning has sent me two that came into his possession recently , and he has also had them engraved , so that they may be practically at the service of the Craft . The older of the two is not often met

with—Obverse . Reverse . The only other of a similar design ( hat I remember , of brass , as the above , was once exhibited by Bro . Major McGachen , of York . The emblems speak for themselves , and the ornamental letter G adds much to the suggestiveness of the obverse , as also the motto Amor Honor et Just ilia , with the less familiar words , in French , on the squire " Nous Vivons sur l ' eq'ierre . " Bro . William Watson , the indefatigable collector of rare Masonic books , coins , & c , for the West Yorkshire Masonic Library , sent me an illustration cf a somewhat similar obverse , only circular in shape , and ( apparently ) engraved , having the legend on the square " We live on the Square , " being a literal rendering of

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the older French form . Bro . Kenning ' s is probably about A . D . 1780 , and the other ( which has a different reverse ) of a later period . There are several medals ( some with the " field " removed ) having the letter G as the chief feature , the mottoes varying considerably . Some of these may be seen in the . museum of the Grand Lodge , which contains valuable specimens of last century Masonic decorations . Often the motto reads Veritas est in / us , another appropriate legend being Nou Timcbimus dum Turbatur Terra (? We will not fear whilst the earth revolves ) . The second decoration is a jewel , and engraved on silver . There are a great many of these still preserved , and no end of variety as respects design .

Obverse .

Reverse The excellent engravings tell their own tale . The obverse is not so unusual as the reverse ; the one being devoted to the Craft and Royal Arch , and the other to Knight Templary . In the transactions of my lodge ( the "Quatuor Coronati , " No . 2076 ) are often to be found illustrations of these jewels , but I do not remember one precisely as this in any work . Being engraved it is not of the value as if struck from a die , and its age is difficult to fix . Possibly early this century will do for its origin . W . J . HUGHAN .

Opening Of A New Masonic Hall At Worcester.

OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT WORCESTER .

The new Masonic Hall , recently erected in St . Nicholas-street , Worcester , was opened on the 3 rd instant , at a combined meeting of the Worcester Lodge , Noi 280 , and Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 529 , by the respective Worshipful Masters—Bros . G . W . King and F . H . Williams . The Prov . Grand Master , Bro . A . F . Godson , M . A ., M . P ., attended the meeting , and , having been received with the usual Masonic honours , was conducted to the chair .

Bro . GODSON , in a few well-chosen rematks , declared the rooms open for Masonic purposes , and then called upon Bro . G . F . Hough , M . A ., Prov . G . Chaplain , also Chaplain to the Worcester lodges , who delivered a short and appiopriate dedicatory address , af : er which a special hymn was sung , composed fcr the occasion and set to music by Bro . C . B . Shuttleworth , Asst . Org . 280 . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the diningroom , the Prov . Grand Master presiding at the inaugural banquet , and being supported by the Worshipful Masters of the two lodges .

There were about jo brethren present , including many guests from a distance , one being Bro . Forsbrook , Waitemate Lodge , New Zealand . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk ; also " Prosperity to the Masonic Buildings Company and the Combined Lodges . " The banquet was admirably served under the direction of Bros . Henry Kowe and A . G . Veel , senior Stewards of the respective lodges , the wines being supplied by Bros . Levis and Clarke . The idea of erecting a Masonic Hall in this city was first entertained during the year of her Majesty ' s Jubilee , when , in consequence of the pro-