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while occupying the chair , had received great support from the P . M . ' s of the lodge , and the W . M . would find as he went on with his work that assistance at times was needed from the P . M . ' s , which he knew would always be given to the W . M . with pleasure . He thanked the W . M . for the kind way in which he had spoken of the P . M . 's . Bro . W . Cowley said he thanked the W . M . for the kind

expressions which had come from his lips . He himself would always assist the W . M . to the best of his ability , and was sure all the other P . M . ' s would do the same . He wished the W . M . a most successful year of office . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " spoke of their high qualities and abilities , to which Bros . Thiellay and Ernest Smith replied .

The W . M . next proposed " The Health of the Officers , " and said to him it was a great relief to feel that during his year of office he should be well supported . They all knew their work well . He otten saw them at the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where , with himself , they worked well together , which was a great thing to do , as they were no strangers to their several duties when they met . He

would ask the brethren to drink the Officers healths heartily . The Officers replied , thanking the W . M . for the kind manner in which he had spoken of their several abilities , assuring him they would do all in their power to support him well during his year of office . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a

conclusion , to which Bros . J . H . Meyer , U . Spurgin , Lr . P . Bertini , Carlo Grassi , R . Mackway ( who presided at the piano , as well as sung ) , Bumstead , L . Clerk , and others contributed much by their vocal abilities . The W . M . had thoughtfully provided two saloon carriages , which brought the brethren down and up to London , and which added much to the comfort of all . The meeting altogether was a great success .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . Collick , W . M . ; Williams , S . W . j Strong , J . W . j Watkins , Treas . ; Robinson , P . M ., Sec . ; Wing , S . D . ; Wright , acting J . D . ; Oliver , Stwd . ; bandalls , I . G . ; Bowler , acting Tyler ; Pardoe , I . P . M . ; Collings ,

P . M ., D . C ; Mansell , P . M . ; Whitley , P . M . ; and Page , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Maples , P . M . St . Luke ' s Lodge ; Johnson , Asaph Lodge ; Bond , Wolsey Lodge ; Beard , Temple Lodge ; Stokes , Alfred Lodge ; and 19 other brethren members of the lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Messrs . C . VV .

Munslow , H . Warlovv , and G . Washington Moore were balloted for and duly initiated as E . A . 's . Bros . Saville , Bosworth , Tildesley , and Fayers were passed to the Degree of F . C . Alter the by-laws had been read , the ballot for VV . M . for the ensuing year was taken . Bro . Williams , S . VV ., declining to stand , Bro . Strong , J . W ., was unanimously elected . Bro . Strong having thanked the lodge ,

Bro . Watkins , who has been Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , was unanimously re-elected . Bro . Walkeley was re-elected Tyler , and Bros . Bosworth , Cannon , and Coombe were re-elected Auditors . It was unanimously resolved that 25 guineas be voted to Bro . Whitley , P . M ., for the Aged Freemasons' and Widows' Institution . Also that the usual P . M . ' s jewel be awarded to Bro . Collick ,

W . M ., to mark the lodge's appreciation of his conduct during his year of office . Five gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . At S p . m . the brethren assembled , and with great zest discussed the excellent menu provided by the worthy host , Bro . Page , P . M ., which was served in his usual excellent

style j and , needless to say , after the somewhat lengthened labours of the evening , therepast was done full justice to . The usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were heartily received . The I . P . M . took the gavel , and in a few well-chosen sentences proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " congratulating him on the very successful year he had had , and complimenting him on his very strict and careful rendering

of the various ceremonies . Bro . Collick replied , thanking the lodge for the manner in which they had drunk his health , and for the general assistance he had received from his officers , and from the brethren generally , during the year . In proposing "The Initiates , " the W . M . expressed the pleasure it had been to him to have so much work allotted

to him , and made a few well-timed remarks to the new brethren . Bros . Munslow , Warlow , and Moore returned thanks . The next toast was "The Visitors . " Bros . Bond and Stokes responded j as also did Bro . Maples , who remarked that he was surprised in a Putney lodge to see so few Putney men .

Replying to " The Past Masters , " alter Bros . Pardoe , Robinson , and Collings had spoken , Bro . Whitley made some of his usual joculac remarks , which were received by the brethren present with roars of laughter . To the toast of "Treasurer and Secretary " Bro . Robinson responded , apologising for Bro . Watkins , Treas ., who had been compelled to leave earlier .

In proposing " The VV . M . Elect , " the W . M . spoke in high terms of the ability of Bro . Strong , and congratulated him on coming into the chair a year earlier than had been anticipated . Bro . Strong , in replying , deprecated the congratulations , saying he thought he ought to be pitied for having to follow so illustrious a leader .

To " 'Ihe Oilicers , " Bro . Strong replied briefly on behalf of himself and the S . W ., who had left . Bros . King , S . D . j Collings , D . C . ; and Oliver , Steward , also replied , and the Tyler ' s toast closed one of the most enjoyable evenings imaginable . The toast list was enlivened by Bros . Page , Coleman , Whitley , the W . M ., Bro . Strong , and others . Bro . Price gave a recitation .

QUATUOR CORONATI LODGE ( No . 2076 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The following members and visitors were present : Bros . Sir Charles Warren , W . M . j R . F . Gould , W . M . Bywater , W . Simpson , G . W . Speth , Major Pratt , Professor Hayter-Lewis , Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , Jno . Lane , P . M . 1402 ; J . Liddell MacGregor Mathers , 195 ; VV . R . Woodmann , P . G . S . B . ; Otto Helmer , J , D . 23 S ; C . Kupfeischmidt , P . M . 238 ; C . F ,

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Hogard , P . M . 205 ; and Jos . Da Silva , P . M . 205 . The following brethren having applied for admission to the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle were proposed and elected , viz . : Bros . S . Richardson . W . M . 1 S 3 ; Wm . Watson , Leeds ; Professor Pierre Nippel , Neuchatel Switzerland ; B . Cox , Weston-super-Mare , P . P . G . P . Somerset ; Col . J . R . Bramble , Bristol , P . P . S . G . W .

Bristol ; Harry Wells , Newcastle-on-Tync ; Dr . W . Bege mann , Rostock , Mecklenburg ; J . C . Robinson , Chester P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire ; William Logan , Durham , P . G . R . Durham , Historian of the Marquis of Granby Lodge ; J H . Goddard , Dublin , Rep . of G . O . of Portugal ; Rev . J B . Craven , Kirkwall , P . G . C . of Caithness , Orkney , and Zetland ; William Kelly , Leicester , P . P . G . M . Leicester

and Rutland , Historian of the provinces ; Rev . H . B Tristram , D . D ., F . R . S ., Durham , D . P . G . M . Durham j C E . Meyer , Philadelphia , Chairman of Library Committee of the G . L . of Pennsylvania ; C K . Francis , Philadelphia ; R . Hughes , Hastings j C E . Ferry , London , Historian of the Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 j J . Newton , Bolton , P . P . S . G . D . Lancashire , Historian of Nos . ^ 7 and 146 j H . [ '

Lewis , Bristol , Editor ot the Bristol Mercury ; J . S . Cox , Caterham Valley , P . D . G . R . of Hong Kong and South China ; O . Helmer , London , J . D . 23 S ; C . Kupferschmidt , Finsbury Park , P . M . 23 S ; B . Cramer , Berlin , Editor of "Latomiaj " J . Todd , York , P . P . G . R . N . and E . Yorks . j C . P . MacCalla , Philadelphia , Editor of Keystone , D . G . M . of G . L . of Pennsylvaniaj H . Sadler , Grand Tyler of I . , :

England ; A . H . Bateman , Belvedere , Kent ; E . W . Cross , jun ., Bournemouth ; E . F . Whitley , Truro , M . R . I , of Cornwall , P . G . O . ( R . A . ) Cornwall ; H . J . Atkins , Bournemouth , P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts ; C J . Wilkinson-Pimbury , Honor Oak ; P . C . Dutt , Calcutta , P . D . G . D . C Bengal ; R . C . Beck , Dresden ; V . VV . Maughan , St . John's College , Oxford ; J . T . Last , Shipley , Yorks ; S .

R . Baskett , Evershot , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; and G . B . Pearce , Hayle , P . J . G . VV . Cornwall , Librarian of Coombe Masonic Library , Hayle . The proceedings of the lodge to date were ordered to be printed , and a Committee appointed for the purpose . Committees were also appointed to consider the dates of meeting of the lodge , and to take measures for issuing the first volume of the special publications—i . e . manuscripts , ,

and reprints of scarce Masonic pamphlets . The three Committees are as follows : For dates of mosting , Bros . Woodford , Bywater , and Westcott ; for publishing the transactions , Bros . Simpson , Pratt , and Whytehead ; and tor publishing the reprints , & c , Bros . Gould , Hughan , and Hayter-Lewis , the W . M . and Sec . being , of course , " ex-officiis " members of all three . ,

The Secretary announced valuable presentations to the Lodge Library by Bros . E . T . Budden , W . Simpson , and B . Cramer , of Berlin . The following brethren were proposed as joining members : Bros . John Lane , of Torquay , F . C . A ., P . M . 1402 , author of " Masonic Ricords , 1717-18 S 6 ; " W . J . Chetwode Crawley , Dublin , LL . D ., member of Senate of Dublin University , P . G . Sw . Br ., and

present G . S . of Grand Lodge of Ireland , & c , author of several educational works and handbooks ; E . T . Budden , Wimborne , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset , Hon . Sec . of Dorset Masonic Charity , and author of a treatise on secondary education , composer of Masonic songs and hymns , and a contributor to the Freemason , & c . The VV . M ., Sir Charles Warren , read a paper entitled

"On the Orientation of Temples , " in which he traced their position with regard to the cardinal points from the remotest antiquity to the present day , pointed out the several changes which from time to time had occurred , fixed the approximate dates of such changes , and suggested a theory governing the reasons which had led thereto . The paper derived additional interest from the fact that it was largely

based upon the lecturer ' s own experience and observation in many lands . Towards the conclusion , Sir Charles applied the ascertained facts and his own deductions to an elucidation of a remarkable legend of the Craft , contending that its origin was not Jewish but Phcenecian , and pointed out that the details of temple construction contained in the legend could not apply to Soloman ' s Temple , with which

they were atj variance , but did correspond with those of Phcenecian erection in most important particulars . He fixed the date for the origin of the legend as subsequent to the return of the Tyrian builders from Jerusalem . The paper was listened to with deep attention , and evoked a marked expression of general admiration at its conclusion ; but the ensuing discussion was scarcely less

instructive , as the lodge possesses amongst its members two brethren—Wm . Simpson and Hayter-Lewis , Emeritus Profess , of Circuit—both great travellers and experts on this subject , remarkably well qualified to sustain the interest of the topic , whilst the two visitors who spoke were , from the circumstances of their favourite studies and in one case of birth , eminently fitted to instruct their hearers . For full

reports of their speeches , as of the paper itself , our space is too restricted ; but brethren will be able in a few weeks to purchase the annual transactions of the lodge , when all will be given at length . Bro . Hayter-Lewis felt himself almost unable on a first

hearing to discuss so vast a subject , in spite of the lucidity of the W . M . ' s exposition ; but , as an architect , he bore testimony to the great value and general correctness of the paper . Whilst , however , agreeing with it in the main , he referred to some exceptions and buildings not taken into account by the lecturer , and added much information from

his own vast store . Bro . Simpson also adduced arguments pro and con . from buildings which had come under his observation in regions where the W . M . ' s steps had not led him . In conclusion , he agreed with the paper as a whole ; but was inclined to think the subject by no means exhausted , and , having his own views on the matter , announced that he would at some

early date favour the lodge with a second paper thereon . Bro . Da Silva , amongst other remarks , desired as a Hebrew to thank the W . M . for his lucid explanation of the probable reason of the peculiar Orientation of the Tabernacle and Temple ; but wished to know why the Jews of the present day turned to the East in prayer . Bro . Sir C . Warren was of opinion that this only

happened West of Jerusalem , and that in the far East the Jews turned to the West—that is , always towards Jerusalem . On this arose a further subsidiary and general discussion , in the course of which it transpired that in Morocco the Jews turned some East , others South , this point receiving finally no satisfactory settlement , although the consensus of opinion was undoubtedly with the W . M . - Bro . Mather continued the discussion by a series of most learned and interesting allusions to the Cabala and the

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, : bearing of this mystical philosophy on the subject matter of : the paper , and on Freemasonry in general . Reverting in I passing to heathen mythology , he pointed out a curious , analogy between the contest on Muunt Ida , in which , Minerva , Juno , and Venus took part , and the columns W , , S ., and B . ' '

- , . . The proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to ¦ the W . M ., and it was generally felt that , in spite of the , interest always attaching to the meetings of the lodge , and the many valuable papers always read , that evening must . rank as a red-letter occasion in the history of the lod ge thanks being scarcely less due to the brethren who tnnl !

. . I part in the discussion than to the reader himself . The brethren adjourned to refreshment ; but even here the discussion was continued in knots of two and three in a most earnest , although less formal , manner till towards : half-past 10 , when the party broke up .

DRURY LANE LODGE ( No . 2127 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., in the grand saloon of the Drury Lane Theatre . Present : Bros . Augustus Harris , W . M . j Henry Neville " P . M . ; Sir John Gorst , Q . C , M . P ., S . W . ; Admiral Sir : Edward A . Inglefield , C . B ., J . W . ; Rev . Charles I . Martin

P . G . C , Chap . ; J . S . Fleming , Treasurer ; A . M . Broadley , P . M . 1717 & 1 S 35 , P . U . D . G . M . Malta , Secretary ; James Fernandez , S . J . ; S . B . Bancroft , J . u . Harry Nicholls , I . G . j Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., Ur ^ j ' \ Thos . Catling , Stwd . j Thos . Fenn , P . B . G . P . ; J . H . Matthews , P . A . G . D . ot C . j Hon . F . W . Hanbury Iracy ' . C T . Phipps : C . J . Smith ; Lord Alfred Paget ; J . C Par ^ kinson , P . G . D . ; W . Pilcher ; H . Sutton j Admiral A . A . Cochrane , C . B . ; Herbert Campbell j R . Grey , P . B . of B . ; Lionel Broutth : Alfred Meadows . P . G . D . -. C . VV

Mathews ; C M . Duplany ; G . F . Bashford ; F . Leslie-. Hon . W . M . Mainwaring ; W . M . Lutz ; Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ; Charles Coote ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Lord Robert iVlontagu ; S . Johnson , U . ; J . W . Gottlieb ; D . James , H . Kemble , E , Letchworth , P . G . D . ; D . G : Macleodj J . Ward ; H . Elliott ; C Powell ; J . While ; VV . J . Fisher ; G . Jacobi ; C F . Hogard ; J . A . Lees ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . j C Harding , G . Swd . Br . ; Richard Eve , Grand Treas . elect ; W . Lake ; I .

Stedman-Dr . Woodman , P . G . S . B . j J . Langton , and others . . The lodge was opened by Bro . Harris , and alter the confirmation of the minutes of the installation meeting , the following candidates for initiation were unanimously approved oy ballot , H . H . Prince Ibrahim Hilmey Pasha , of Egypt , and Messrs . Beerbohm Tree . Gilbert Famnhar

and Arthur Yates . The following joining members were also elected : Bros , the Rignt Hon . Earl De La Warr , Captain George Alexander Peers Williams-Freeman , Alfred Caldicott , Colonel Sir Robert William Hacley , K . C . M . G . ; William Terriss , Right Hon . Lord Robert Montanu . and Georr / e AUWISHK ; Sala Th

„ following propositions were received for joining members , Bros . H . H . Lawson , M . P . ; F . IT . Gottiieo , Col . Peters and Frank Statham Hobson . The following proposals of candidatures lor initiation were then read : Messrs . Robert Sidney Brough , Edward Jesse Lonnen , and G . Harris Heywood . At the request of Bro . Harris , Bro . J . C . Parkinson assumed the

chair and initiated in a very impressive manner H . H . Prince Ibrahim Hilmey Pasha , Messrs . Beerbohm Tree , Gilbert Farquahar , and Archur Yates . Bros . F . W . Hanbury Tracy and Leslie were passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Rubert Grey , President of the Board of Benevolence , expressed the great satisfaction which he felt at the admirable way in which the duties of their offices had been carried out by the junior officers of the lodge ;

ana while commenting on the excellent work and proficiency shown by Bro . tfancrott , strongly impressed upon the brethren the advantages of attending the Hmulation Lodge of Improvement , and there profiting by the teaching ot Bro . Fenn . Bro . Henry Neville , as tlie first honorary Past Master of the lodge , expressed the great pleasure which he felt in visiting it for the first time during his membership . He complimented the brethren , in tencitous terms , on the progress that had been made , and offered to present the lodge with a banner , on which the names ot the Past Masters

should be properly inscribed . Bro . Augustus Harris expressed the hope that during his year of office he shuuld receive trom Bro . J . C Parkinson the same valuable assistance in working the ceremonies which had been extended so generously to his predecessor .

BIO . j . u . Parkinson sard that , as far as he was able to , he should have great pleasuiein complying with the request of the W . M . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony .

UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 212 S ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge was held at SA , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Amongst those present were Bros . J . S . Cumberland , P . P . J . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , W . M . ; W . b . Smilhson , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; VV . Masters , J . w !; FJ . H . Wright , P . P . S . G . D . Derby , Treas . ; J . L . Cooke , sec ; W . H . Bullock , S . D . ; J . L . Potter l . G .- T . VV . lew , Prov . G . M . West Yorks ; I . W . Wo ' udall . P . G .

lreas . ; W . Atkinson , J . W . 1712 ; S . B . Boias , Theo . Carr , G . J . Wood , P . M . , 02 y p . Wright , L . Carr , P . M . 1170 ; andC . R . Lee . Visitors : Bros . | . Words-! o , \ , l' ^ -G - - Wes t Yorks . ; H . Slade , W . M . i 479 i G . J . McKay , P . P . G . Sec . Cumberland ; R . Townscnd , S . W . 19 B 4 ; E . St . Clair , J . W . 2060 : Henrv Smith ,

JJep . P . O . M . West Yorks . ; G . P . Uiliard , P . M . 050 , " a o'i , 9 < "> lM - Io 62 i E- Flint , 33 j R . C . Sudlow , F . F . b . C . D . Kent ; M . silver Hall , P . M . 253 : F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; Wm . Lake , P . P . GReg . Cornwall j and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge was tormally opened and tne minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings confirmed . Bro .

Wmmasters , J . VV ., on behalf of his wile , asked the lodge to accept a banner , which the VV . M . unveiled . Bro . Masters said it had been worked by Mrs . Masters , and had been a labour ot love . He asked the brethren to accept it Irom her as a Mason ' s daughter and a Mason ' s wite . The Worshiptul Master said he could scarcely find words in which he could adequately express the thanks of the biethren , lor

they all owed a deep debt ot gratitude to Mrs . Masters ano also to Bro . Masters , To his knowledge , the work had been considerably impeded by ill-health , aim it showed the interest taken by her in Freemasonry . He moved that a 1 cordial vote of thanks be recorded to Mrs . Masters for the