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appeals most fairly and strongly to the members of the "Correspondence Circle" to assist the founders and brethren of the lodge in enabling the painstaking editor and model Secretary ( Bro . Speth ) to make the journal of the Society all that it ought to be , with over five hundred members of the Craft scattered over the four quarters of the globe , and banded together as honorary members , so

to speak , of this remarkable and successful student s lodge . Then the Secretary has his word , and looks forward to iooo brethren being enrolled as correspondents very shortly . Our brother , at first , almost "took away our breath " in expecting 500 , but that number has been reached and passed , and no doubt the thousand will be obtained , and even more . For half a guinea per annum

subscribers receive publications that are worth their weight in gold ( we speak advisedly ) , and obtain light and information from the acknowledged Masonic students of the day . It is no wonder , therefore , that the annual contains the names of hundreds of members of the outer circle , neither is it to be wondered at that , considering the high standard raised by the founders , there are not 30 members of the actual lodge itself yet enrolled . The "Local

Secretaries" should be increased at home and abroad , and all do their utmost to attain the aim of the Secretary , who will not rest until the lodge has a Home in London for the rapidly increasing library , and as a rendezvous for the brethren of all lands . We are pleased to note that several Grand Lodges and other Masonic bodies subscribe for the Transactions , and we sincerely and heartily congratulate Bro . Speth and the members on the excellence of the publications issued by the lodge .

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825 J OLD EDITIONS OF THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS . I have lately been shown here ( Melbourne , Victoria ) three fine copies of the " Book of Constitutions . " The first is the 1723 edition ( re-bound ) , and the second Entick ' s 175 6 edition . The third , however—Noorthouck's 17 S 4—is the most interesting , as I will endeavour to show . It

appears to have originally belonged to the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 , and has been specially bound in crimson calf , most elaborately "tooled" with Masonic emblems . The following- is a copy of the lettering on a black centre piece : " Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 5 , Bros . M . Dyer , RAV . Master ; A . Badger , S . W . ; S . Stephenson , J . W . ; C . Montagu , Sec . ; A . L . 5792 , A . D .

1792 . " The book is surely an interesting relic of the old Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and the problem to solve is , how it happened to travel to this part of the world . I believe it and the other copies were bought cheap at a second-hand bookstall in Melbourne . The present owner is Bro . T . W . Fowler , C . E ., 12 , Collins-street West , Melbourne , District Grand Director of Ceremonies , E . C , Victoria . W . F . LAMONBY .

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Craft Jlasonrg . OLD CONCORD LODGE ( No . 172 ) . —The installation meeting of this old established lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the ist instant . There was , as usual , a large attendance of members and visitors , the former including Bros . T . Whaley , W . M .: G . Evans , S . W . ; Carl T . Fleck , J . W . ; J . Hancock , Treas . ; G . King , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Steele , J . D . ; J . B . Evans , I . G . ;

H . Tatton Sykes , D . C ; Wm . Hunt , Stwd . ; W . O . Beazley , P . M . ; Jno . Whaley , P . M . ; W . H . Harris , P . M . ; and R . D . Hilton , P . M . Visitors : Bros . D . E . Davies , I . G . 1429 ; A . Ashby , J . W . 619 ; G . Goddard , 733 ; W . Bishop , 16 93 j A . Algar , S 34 ; W . Jones , 371 ; A . Lachmann , 2150 ; R . Wake , 2030 ; W . Radcliffe , P . M . 211 ; C . J . Biorn , W . M . 733 ; A . J . Probyn , P . M ,

11 ; T . Middleweek , 1792 ; J . Smith , 733 ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; R . Burleton , P . M . 860 ; H . Harris , 733 ; T . S . Dickie , S 60 ; J . Edwards , 1305 ; H . Guy , P . M . 1706 ; C Sweeting , P . M . 700 ; W . Balchin , 2030 ; E . Donaldson , Treas . 1963 ; T . Butler , 55 ; S . Hayes , P . M , 619 ; A . Baker , P . M . 1 S 28 ; G . L . Moore , P . M . 169 ; H . Wright , P . M . 1 S 27 ; Jno . Jones , 1624 ; Thos . Whaley ,

55 ; J . H . Ray , W . M . 1624 ; if . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; J . Baker , 511 ; J . Kent , 2030 ; L . Honig , 1319 ; J . Holloway , 173 ; Jas . Grigson , 2030 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The lodge was formally opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Messrs . Brooks and Francis were then initiated into the Order in an able manner by Bro . T . Whaley , W . M . The principal item on the agenda was

next proceeded with , and Bro . George Evans having been duly presented as W . M . elect , was regularly installed into the chair by Bro . George King , P . M ., Sec , who rendered the ceremony with the ability he has exerted for so many years on behalf of the lodge . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Carl T . Fleck , S . W . j Armour , J . W . ; Hancock , Treas . ; King , P . M ., Sec ;

Steele , S . D . ; J . B . Evans , J . D . ; Sykes , I . G . ; Hunt , D . C . ; Peyton , Stwd . ; and Couchman , Tyler . The newly installed W . M . then commenced his year of office in an auspicious manner by impressively initiating Mr . Eyears into Freemasonry , after which the customary addresses of the installation ceremony were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . King , P . M ., Sec . Relief having been voted to a brother in distress , and other routine business having

been discussed , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a recherche repast was served . On the conclusion of the feast , the customary toasts were honoured in the usual hearty manner , the intervals between the speeches being enlivened by an excellent selection of music , under the direction of Bro . C . H . R . Marriott , assisted by Miss Emily Davies and Miss Alice Bocquet , Bros . Henry Guy and James Kift , and Mr . E . Saunders .

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Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., replied for the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and said that in connection with the first portion of it , it went without saying that no expression too eulogistic or too complimentary could be used in recognising the services of the two noblemen who rendered such excellent services to the M . W . G . M . in the ruling of the Craft . It only required that the names of the Earl of

Carnarvon and the Earl of Lathom should be mentioned to obtain a meed of approbation for the services rendered by them , and of gratitude that they had two such noblemen at the head of the Order . With reference to that numerous and heterogeneous body of Grand Officers , it appeared only the other night that in that very room he had the opportunity of saying something on their behalf . They

might be considered large factors in the workshop of Masonry , and could be regarded by some from an ornamental point of view , some from a utilitarian , some from both , and probably some from neither . The Grand Officers were imbued with a love for the Order and a determination to do the best they could to promote its interests . Meeting as they were under the banner of the Old Concord Lodge

on the first night of a new year , let them indulge in the hope that during 18 S 9 , which had just dawned , peace , unanimity , and concord might prevail . He should be sorry to resume his seat without congratulating the members on the advent to Supreme power of a brother who had proved his qualifications to maintain the name of the Old Concord Lodge . He was not present to congratulate the

W . M . at the installation ceremony , but he had the gratification of listening to the admirable manner in which he performed the initiation ceremony , and he desired , in the name of the Grand Officers and on his own behalf , to congratulate him , and wish him a prosperous year of office . That was an anticipation already realised , for in his knowledge the members had in Bro . Evans an able W . M . He again thanked them from the bottom of his heart for their

kindness . " The Health of the W . M . " was next given by Bro . T . Whaley , I . P . M ., who said that was the first time he had the honour of addressing the brethren as a P . M . of the Old Concord Lodge , and they would know the object of his remarks . He had a difficult task to perform in offering for their acceptance the health of the W . M . There were five

initiates on the agenda that evening , and their W . M . made up his mind to initiate them all , which spoke volumes for him . They had all had evidence of his work as an officer of the lodge , and he ( the I . P . M . ) was quite at a loss to give the toast in a manner befitting it . He was personally acquainted with Bro . Evans , VV . M ., and could speak of his career privately , as well as Masonically , and he could say

that their W . M . was well worthy of respect and esteem , and in 12 months' time , if theG . A . O . T . U . gave him health , they would feel they had done the right thing in installing him . The prosperity of the lodge would be enhanced by Bro . Evans' Mastership in 1 S 89 . It was an opportune time to install a new W . M ., being the first day of a new year , and the members would join in wishing their W . M . health

and strength to carry out his duties . Bro . Evans , W . M ., in reply , said the I . P . M . had told the brethren he had a difficult task to perform in proposing the toast , but he could assure them that he had greater difficulty in answering it . He would do his best , so that at the end of his year of office the same kindly feeling would be shown towards him . He felt it was in the power of every member to render him great assistance , and that was a

duty he was sure they would willingly perform . He wished to call their attention to the fact that the jubilee ball of the lodge would shortly be held , the profits of which would be given to the Benevolent Fund . The brethren , therefore , by supporting the ball would be supporting the cause of benevolence . In conclusion , he again thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kindly proposition and reception of the toast .

"The Initiates" was given by the W . M ., who impressed upon the newly-initiated brethren the fact that by industry and perseverance they could attain the chair , which he had reached six years after his initiation . The Initiates having responded , The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " and expressed the pleasure it afforded the members to see 37 visiting brethren

present . Amongst them were several of his best and dearest friends , and if those brethren felt a " pleasure in seeing him in the chair , it was second to the pleasure he felt at seeing them present . He should couple with the toast the names of Bro . Probyn , P . M ., Bro . Whaley , who was the father of two P . M . ' s of the lodge , and Bros . T . Butler , Burlington , and Kent .

Bro . Probyn , P . M ., in reply , expressed the pleasure it afforded him to partake of the hospitality offered the visitors , and to witness the excellent working in the lodge . He had had the pleasure of knowing the W . M . for a number of years , and had always found him the same genial man as the members of the lodge regarded him . Bro . Evans would make a good W . M ., and in his hands the prestige

of the Iodge would never fade . Bro . Whaley also replied . He said he would not detain them long , as he had a loving wife awaiting him—the mother of his dear boys who had been spoken of so well that evening . He had to thank the lodge for the magnificent banquet put before the visitors , and hoped that while he lived he should frequently be with the members . The

working he had witnessed had been par excellence , and he was proud to listen to it . Bros . Butler , Kent , and Burlington , also responded . In giving " The Past Masters , " the W . M . said it was by the efforts of the P . M . ' s that the lodge had grown to such proportions , and attained its present position . He was proud to be in a position to return thanks for the

splendid position they had brought it to . He had a pleasing duty to perform in connection with Bro . T . Whaley , the I . P . M ., which was to present him with a jewel in recognition of his services during his year of office . The brethren would agree with him that Bro . T . Whaley , I . P . M ., had conducted the business in a manner quite equal to that of any of his predecessorswhich was saying

, a great deal when they considered the excellent Masons who had occupied the chair . He had great pleasure in presenting the I . P . M . with the jewel , and hoped he would be spared for many years to wear it . _ Bro . T . Whaley , I . P . M ., in response , said he felt

somewhat peculiarly placed , that being the first time he had been privileged to reply for the P . M . ' s of such a distinguished lodge as the Old Concord . The other P . M . 's frequently responded , and were in the habit of saying how difficult it was to find fresh words in which to reply , but on this , his first reply for the P . Masters , he found it difficult

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to find words to adequately respond . He took that opportunity , as he had vacated the chair , of saying how much he felt and appreciated the good feeling that had been exhibited towards him by all the members . It was his ambition to go into office and to occupy the chair , and in that position he had done his best for their good old lodge and Masonry in general . If there were any shortcomings

he was sorry , but , as he had previously said , he had done his best , and no man could do more . He begged to thank them for the handsome jewel , which he should prize to his dying day . " The Treasurer and Secretary and Installing Master " was next given in eulogistic terms by the W . M ., and appropriately acknowledged by Bros . Hancock , Treas ., and King , P . M ., Sec .

"The Officers" having been ]' given , the iTyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The handsome jewel presented to Bro . T . Whaley , I . P . M ., bears the following inscription : "Presented by the brethren of the Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 , to Brother Thomas Whaley , P . M ., in recognition of his valuable and efficient services during his year of office as W . M . January , 1889 . "

JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —This lodge , which completes its first 100 years of continuous working this year , celebrated its installation meeting on Monday , the 7 th instant , at Freemasons' Tavern , under the Mastership of Bro , G . M . Lion . Besides lay members of the lodge , there were present the following : Bros . A . G . Dodson ,

P . M . ; Israel Abrahams , P . M . ; G . M . Lazarus , P . M . ; J . W . Dewsnap , P . M . ; Lewis M . Myers , P . M . ; Lewis Wall , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; Jas . Speller , 1677 ; R . I . Paton , VV . M . 205 ; B . Field , W . M . 166 S ; W . McNish , W . M . elect 1962 ; Geo . Nightingale , W . M . 193 ; Orton Cooper , 211 ; Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; J . H . Pickering ,

432 ; D . Shuto , 1439 ; R . Harris , 165 S ; M . Levy , 1327 ; L . Joseph , 975 ; Chas . Ravner , 1681 ; and S . Genese ( late 18 S ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Lion raised Bro . Carrociero , performing the ceremony in splendid style . Subsequently Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M ., took the chair , by desire of the W . M ., and most efficiently

installed Bro . Isaac Botibol as W . M . of the lodge for the year ensuing . The following were the brethren invested Ly the W . M .: Bros . G . M . Lion , I . P . M . ; Gardner , S . W . ; A . Botibol , J . W . ; Rev . S . J . Roco , Chap . ; J . S . Lyon , Treas . ; Lewis Lazarus , P . M ., Sec ; Harry Lazarus , S . D . ; Garrod , J . D . ; Ansell , I . G . ; Dodson , P . M ., D . C ; Seigenberg , Asst . D . C ; Arthur Cohen .

Stwd . ; and Gaskell , P . M ., Tyler . In the course of the evening the brethren signed a petition to the Grand Master for authority to wear a centenary jewel , and resolved to hold a centenary festival in March . Alter the disposal of other Masonic business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large hall to banquet , and the usual toasts followed .

Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., in reply ta the toast of "The Pro G . M ., & c , " said there was nothing more consoling to the Grand Officers , when their health was proposed , than to find at all times it was heartily received . As there was a long programme before the brethren that night , he would not detain the brethren further than by thanking them for the very kind way in which they had received the toast .

The W . M . next proposed " Prosperity to the Joppa Lodge Benevolent Fund , " which they all knew had done so much good , and with the toast he coupled the name of Bro . Israel Abrahams , P . M . Bro . Israel Abrahams , P . M ., in responding , said that this was not a fund of Charity , though it performed that virtue , which was true Masonry , but the Joppa Benevolent Fund was not a Charity Fund ; it was maintained for the

help and assistance of those brethren who might require it by brethren who might themselves be in need of it . There had been that evening seveial presentations to the Fund , among the donors being the W . M ., the S . W ., the J . W ., and Bro . Weigel . The Fund was gradually increasing and was in a flourishing condition . Bro . G . M . Lion , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and the W . M ., Bro . Isaac Botibol , returned thanks .

The W . M . then proposed "The I . P . M ., " to which brother he presented an elegant and valuable Past Master s jewel . Bro . Lion , I . P . M ., said , in responding , that he thought when he was installed in the chair it was the proudest moment of his life , but he thought it was a still prouder moment when he became a Past Master . He thanked the

W . M . for the kindness with which he had proposed the toast , and he thanked all the brethren for their kindness . He thanked particularly Bro . Lazarus , Secretary , and Bro . Dodson for the handsome manner in which he consented to instal the W . M ., and also all the Past Masters for their assistance during his year of office . He might say that all the P . M . ' s were good workers in Masonrv .

Ihe W . M . next proposed "The P . M . ' s , " to which toast Bro . Israel Abrahams , P . M ., replied . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors . " Bro . R . I . Paton , W . M . 205 , replying , trusted that though he was present as the Master of the Lodge of Israel on this occasion , he would when he had passed the chair again be present in the Lodge of Joppa .

Bro . Nightingale , W . M . of 193 , said he brought hearty greetings and good wishes from his mother lod ge for prosperity to the Joppa Lodge in which he had always been a welcome visitor since he put on the badge of sinecure and the bond of friendship . He trusted he would always receive as cordial a welcome in time to come as he had heretofore Being one of the founders of the Joppa Lodgeof

Instruc-, tion , he felt himself at home whenever he met the brethren of the Joppa Lodge . He hoped the W . M . would have a successful year of office . Bro . Lewis Lazarus , P . M ., replying , as Secretary , to the toast ot 1 he Treasurer and Secretary , " thanked the W Master and the I . P . M . for the kind sentiments they had expressed towards him . It had always afforded him the

greatest pleasure to do service to the W . M ., though certainly at some periods he had had rather a rough time of it . He thanked also the brethren for the kind support they had given him during the years he had been Secretary . He reminded the brethren that the Lodge of Joppa was completing its centenary year , and he hoped the brethren would assist in making it the most successful of all those hundred years , that brethren would propose their friends , and that