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lodge , prove a surprise of a not wholly unpleasant nature to Bro . Speth . The report , as amended , was adopted , and the Secretary thanked the brethren for their kindness , assuring them that , with or without future surprises , his services and best endeavours should never be wanting to the lodge . On a ballot taken , Bro . H . J . Whymper , P . D . D . G . M . Punjab , was admitted to the membership of the lodge .
The following 39 candidates were admitted members of the Correspondence Circle : —Hampshire Lodge of Emulation , No . 1990 ; Lodge of Hope , No . 2153 ; Ryde Lodge , No . 6 gS ; Audley Lodge , No . 1 S 96 ; Friendly Lodge , No . 1513 ; Comberrrere Lodge , No . 1 795 ; Tyrian Lodge , No . 253 ; Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 ; Horsa Lodge , No . 2208 ; St . Cuthberga Lodge , No . 622 ; and Bros . Fred
Budden , Prov . G . D . C . Dorset ; T . A . H . Hay , Dr . Jos . Mixsell , M . H . Henderson , M . E . G . H . P . of G . C of Pennsylvania ; R . A . Kingsbury , R . J . Hooper-Rastrick , Prov . G . Treas . Hants and Isle of Wight ; R . G . King , W . F . Bunting , Past G . M . of New Brunswick ; Rev . A . A . Headley , P . P . G . C and Prov . A . G . Sec . Hants and Isle of Wight ; F . Ives , T . Norfolk , G . F . W . Mortimer , Prov . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Professor P . L .
Simmonds , G . Stwd . ; George H . Kenning , G . E . Baker , H . A . Steer , Prov . G . D . C . North Wales ; VV . E . Stewart , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . C . S . Ward , W . F . Vernon , P . D . P . G . M . ; J . W . Trevor Smith , Dr . W . Rosser Harrley , J . W . Starkey , Past D . G . Sec . Malta ; J . D . Dewell , E . J , Massie , the Very Rev . Arthur Percival Purey-Cust , Dean of York , P . G . Chap . ; S . W . Halliwell , John Taylor , T .
Stopher , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight : and G . Greiner . The Secretary announced the following additions to the Lodge Library—by purchase , current numbers of Freemason and Freemasons' Chronicle ; from the editors , current numbers of Latomia , South African Freemason , Freemasons' Repositary , and the A ' eTo Zealand Mail ;
from Bro . Beck , current numbers of " Dresdener Logenblatt , " and "Die Bauhiitte ; " from the various authors , "Thoughts on the Threshold , " by C . W . Duncan ; " Reprints from the Schlesiches Logenblatt , " and " Ein Gedenktag aus der Hallischen Logengeschichte , " by Bro . Dr . Rud Maennel ; "Electricity and Nerve Force , " by Bro . MayneryRos ; "Modern Freemasonry , a Lecture , " by
Bro . Ramsden Riley ; " Les Francsmacons , " by Bro . Tempels ; "Architecture in the Past , " and Buddhist Architecture in the Jellalabad Valley , " by Bro . W . Simpson ; " A History of Freemasonry in the United States of America , " by Bro . Rev . E . M . Myers ; and "AHistory of the Lodge of Economy , " by Bro . T . Stopher ; from Bro . John Haigh , " By-laws of the first Worshipful Masters '
Association in Massachusetts , " and Waterman's "History of St . Andrew ' s Royal Arch Chapter , Boston , 1769 ; " from Bro . T . B . Whytehead , " Le Franc Macon tel qu'il doit etre ; " from Bro . Mortimer , " Dallaway's Discourses upon Architecture ; " From Bro . Hughan , Abbe Gyrs' "La Francmaconnerie , " Book of Constitutions , 1 S 41 , " and his photograph for the album ; " From Bro . Whymper ,
"Facsimile of pen and ink sketch , Br . Mus . Add . MSS . 23675 Fo . 2 ; " from Bro C . E . Meyer , " Eboracum , a song composed by Bro . Pook ; " from Bro . Beck , " Ubersicht der Arbeitstage in den Werkstatten des Sachsischen Logenbundes ; " from Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama the following translations from the German , viz—Rapp's " Religion and Customs of the Persians , & c . ; " Kohut ' s "Jewish Angeology
and Demonology ; " Spiegel's "Avesta and the Genesis ;" " The Zoroastrian mode of disposing of the dead ; " Rhode ' s " Comparison of the Laws of Ormuzd with the Laws of Jehovah ; " and Alger's " Persian and Jewish Doctrinees ; " also the following discourses by K . R . Cama , viz— "On Freemasonry among the natives of Bombay ; " "On the Mithraic Worship ; " and " On Zoroastrians and Freemasonry ; " as also Karaka ' s " History
of the Parsis ; " and Geiger's "Civilisation of the Eastern Iranians , " translated by Sanjana . It was ordered that the thanks of the lodge to the various donors be entered in the minutes , and a special vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Cama ior his numerous and valuable donations . Bro . Simpson read a paper "On the threefold Division of Temples . " Bro . Simpson is well known as a learned
architect , extensive traveller , in all climes , and expert artist , i he data adduced were made all the more interesting by the fact of their being almost entirely the results of the lecturer ' s own observations made on the spot , and the examples quoted ranged literally from " China to Peru . " The deductions refering to Symbolism and Freemasonry greatly enhanced the value of the paper , which was illustrated by many sketches and diagrams . Bro .
Cama favoured the lodge with some remarks on Parsi Temples , and Bro . Castle called attention to the Mexican Terrace Temples , but in view of the lateness of the hour Bros . Lewis , Wescott , Rylands , and others , consented to forward their share of the discussion to the Secretary in writing , and there can be no doubt that these additions from such capable brethren will greatly add to the enjoyment and instruction of the readers of the lodge transactions .
After a vote of thanks , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
STERNDALE BENNETT LODGE ( No . 2182 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge following upon its consecration and constitution , was held at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., under circumstances of peculiar sadness , of which readers of the Freemason have been made acquainted . Just two days before the joyous feast of Christmas , many of the
brethren stood by the open grave into which was to be lowered the earthly tenement of the soul of a man and a brother who had endeared himself to many in the south of London , and in an especial degree to the members of the sterndale Bennett Lodge . Of that lodge Bro . George Venables was one of the earliest to take interest in its foundation in it he filled the office of SDand of it he
; .., kad hopedto have been in a few years the W . M . The G . A . O . T . U . decreed it otherwise , and so on the festival uay of the year , so far as the lodge is concerned , the brethren appeared in mourning , and did mourn the loss of a worth y man and Mason .
Ihe lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . H . Walmsley Little , and after the usual business had been transacted , Bro . Henry Yates presented himself as a candidate for the Sub-, l ^ gr ^ e , and was raised in an impressive manner by the W . M . The several offices in the lodge below the chair were subsequentl y declared vacant , and Bro . Col . Shadwell «• Clerke , G . S ., took the S . W . chair ; Bro . Rowland
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Plumbe , P . G . Stwd ., that of the J . W . ; Bro . W . Worrell , P . M ., acted as I . G . ; and Bro . E . Stimison , P . M ., as D . C . Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., P . M ., P . P . G . O . Essex , was then presented as the W . M . elect , and Bro . Little installed him in the chair of K . S . with the customary formalities . There was by this time a full lodge , and all watched with deep interest and admired the excellent working displayed . The
charges were particularly well given , and elicited warm approval . The second VV . M . of the Sterndale Bennett Lodge then invested his officers , viz : Bros . Guy , S . W . ; Cambridge , J . W . ; VV . S . Hoyte , S . D . ; J . H . Cureton , J . D . j J . E . Costello , I . G . ; G . Skudder , D . C ; H . L . Balfour , Org . ; Rev . J . St . Clare Hill , Chap . ; R . Clowes , Treas . ; Clifford , Sec . ; and H . ^ R . Hind and VV . H . Harper ,
Stwds . The audit report showed that the lodge was clear , financially , a result which few lodges have been able to show at the end of the first years of their existence . At this stage of the proceedings there was a slight pause , and silently the singing brethren grouped themselves around the organ , at which Bro . Hoyte was seated for the time , and then , all others standing , was sung with exquisite
taste and refinement the music of Sternaale Bennett , set to the words "God is a Spirit , " and arranged for male voices by Bro . John Hodges , gentleman of H . M . Chapel Royal , St . James' , and of St . Paul ' s Cathedral . At its close the brethren resumed their seats , and the silence which followed was broken by the voice of Bro . Clifford , who , with difficulty discharged the painful task of
formally communicating the news of the death of , Bro . Venables . Having told how he had carried out the directions of the VV . M . in obtaining a wreath , he eloquently eulogised the character of the departed , and mentioned how the lodge was represented at the last ceremony . Speaking oE that , Bro . Clifford said that as they stood by the open grave at Woking , on a gloomy day , there suddenly
came a gleam of light , which seemed to them to say that their departed brother had but come amongst them to cheer and enliven them , and then was taken away . In closing the worthy Secretary called upon the members and the visitors to remember the widow and orphans , and if asked to aid in ways well known , to do so . Bro . Richardson endorsed what had been said , and on
the motion of Bro . Little , seconded by Bro . Hill , it was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs . G . Venables by the Secretary in the name of the lodge . The VV . M . then presented the I . P . M . with , the first jewel voted by the lodge ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to have that honour . After the expression of " Hearty
good wishes " from the visitors , who were in strong force , the lodge was closed . The next meeting place was in'the dining hall , where a recherche banquet was served , and the accompanying wines did infinite credit to the brother , or brothers , responsible for starting the private cellar of the lodge . The usual toasts were given , but oratory was not in it [ with the music ,
although several fluent , but brief , speeches were heard . The Grand Secretary was very complimentary in his remarks upon the working which he had witnessed , and said that the Sterndale Bennett Lodge , in the consecration of which he took part , had warranted the expectations which had been formed of it . For "The Visitors" Bro . Wingham , W . M . 25 , and Bro .
Turner , responded very eloquently . The latter congratulated the lodge on having as its Master a brother who had done excellent work in Essex , where Bro . Smith was held in high esteem , and hoped some day to see some representatives of No . 2182 at Colchester , where , if they could not excel them in hospitality or equal them in music , the heartiest of welcomes would be extended to them .
The musical arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bro . John Hodges , who had the assistance of such talented vocalists as Bros . Guy , Strong , Sexton , Gilby , Bevan , and Lawler , with many others who rose from their places when called on to take part in some glee , such as " The winds whistle cold " or " King Canute . " The part songs were models of perfection , though Bro . Hodges now
and then seemed as if he would have liked it better , and special interest was manifested in one by Bro . VV . H . Harper , of the London Institute of Music This was sung for the first time , and is as yet unpublished . Rendered by Bros . Hodges , Guy , Strong , and Bevan , the skill and conception of idea of the composer were displayed to the full , and Bro . Harper was warmly
congratulated by his professional brethren . " Go , youth beloved , " by Bro . Guy , was another very fine example of a four-part song . This was first heard at the Orpheus Lodge , it is full of merit , and the words ( by Mrs . Opie ) render it peculiarly suitable for use at Masonic gatherings . There was but one instrumental solo , but such an one ! Bro . Hoyte played a " Valse Scherzo" ( by Moszkowski ) ,
after an apology had been offered by the W . M . for the absence of the grand pianoforte , which ought to have been on the spot . It was a marvellous piece of execution , and the piano was the only sufferer in the room . Thus with charming music and in genial company , the privileged
visitors to the Sterndale Bennett Lodge passed a delightful evening , and , Masonry apart , they all fully endorsed the sentiment conveyed in the words of David Garrick , which Bro . Hodges selected to appear on the title page of his " book of words" — " Hail , Music ! sweet enchantment , hail I
Like potent spells thy pow'rs prevail ; On wings of rapture borne away , All nature owns thy universal sway . " BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) , —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge ( warranted in 1732 ) was held on Monday , 9 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . Amongst those present were Bros . John Hardcastle
W . M . ; W . H . Lomax , S . W . ; Jas . Naylor , J . W . j Jas . Newton , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , Past G . Std . Br ., Sec . j Robt . Nightingale , S . D . ; Wm . Golding , J . D . ; Johnson Mills , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; John Booth , P . M ., Org . ; Wm . Forrest , I . G . ; Jas . Walker , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; E . G . Harwood , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; R . Mitchell , P . Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; J . W . Poyntz ,
P . M . ; Thos . Murphy , J . VV . Thompson , Thos . Barnes , F . W . Brockbank , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Hinnell , George Crowther , F . W , Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Isherwood , and Ihos . Cooper . Visitors : Bros . J . Rutter , P . M . 221 , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Thos . Nightingale , W . M . 14 ?; Jas . Walker , W . M . 221 ; R . Jones , W . lvf . 348 ; Thos . B . Tong , W . M . 1723 ; G . A . Page , P . M . 430 ; and R . H . Eccles , 381 .
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The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . W . H . Lomax , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Jas . Walker , P . Prov . J . G . W . The Auditors presented their report on the Treasurer ' s accounts for the past year , which was of a very satisfactory nature . Bro . John Booth , P . M ., invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . Jas . Naylor ,
S . W . ; Robert Nightingale , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , Chap . ; Jas . Newton , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , Sec ; Wm . Golding , S . D . ; Wm . Forrest , J . D . ; Johnson Mills , D . of C . j John Booth , Org . ; Thos . Murphy , I . G . ; John VV . Thompson and Thos . Barnes , Stwds . j and 'Thomas Higson , Tyler . Bro . Johnson Mills , P . M ., delivered the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren .
Bro . John Morris , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks ., was unanimously re-elected Charity Representative of the lodge . Reference was made to the approaching Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and four members of the lodge intimated their intention of serving as Stewards on the occasion . A subscription was entered into by the brethren on behalf of the sufferers by the . recent
fire , whereby the Bolton Theatre Royal was destroyed , and a handsome amount was collected , to be handed over to Bro . J . F . Elliston , the lessee of the theatre , as a token of sympathy from the lodge . The VV . M . presented and invested Bro . John Hardcastle , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by the lodge in
recognition of his valuable services during the past year . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Jas . Walker . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and an enjoyable evening was spent .
CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Council Chamber , North-street , on 'Thursday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . E . Breach , W . M . ; J . H . Hawes , S . W . ; G . C . Inkpen , J . W . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; C . F . Charge , Sec . ; VV . Doman , S . D . ; J , C . Budden , J . D . ; A . W . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . O .
Lancashire , Org . j J . Fielden , I . G . j E . F . GowerandH . H . Moore , Stwds . j G . Molesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox , P . M . ; Oliver Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; F . W . Gruggen , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . j G . Fielder , A . Stanley Moore , J . Green , A . Goodger , and others . The' minutes of the last monthly meeting having been
confirmed , and the correspondence disposed of , Bro . Wyatt , P . M . and Treas ., presented his statement of account ; , which showed a balance on the right sidej and this , together with a report from the General Purposes Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . It appears that there are now 6 9 subscribing members on the buoks of the lodge . The W . M . having announced
that the time had arrived for the election of his successor , and . thanked his officers and the brethren generally for the support accorded to him in the past year , a ballot was taken , and Bro .. John Hopwood Hawes , S . W ., was declared unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hawes suitably returned thanks for the honour . Bro .
Wyatt , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Beatson , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks , together with a P . M . 's gold jewel , was voted to Bro . Breach in recognition of the very efficient manner in which he presided over the lodge during the year . The installation of the W . M , elect will take place on Thursday , February the 2 nd .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —An installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel Assembly Room , when there were present Bros . V . W . Markwick , W . M ., Capt . Hennah , P . P . G . D . of C , acting S . W . ; F . Duke , j . W . ; Rev . J . Puttick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . j J . Pearce , P . M ., Sec ; F . Plowman , P . M ., acting S . D . ;
W . S . Allen , J . D . ; C W . Duke , P . P . G . W ., D . C ; F . C . Edwards , I . G . j G . H . Gage , Stwd . j W . Leslie , Tyler ; VV . Lambon , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W . H . Russell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C ; F . H . Hallett , P . M ., P . G . O . ; P . Robinson , P . M . ; A . Wells , P . M . ; C E . Botley , P . M . ; E . C Lancaster , G . Randell , W . A . Beck , C . H . Geer , L . O . Glenister , R . Walmsley , C . J . Ticehurst , R . Dengate
Capt . Bryant , H . VV . Lancaster , F . Johnson , G . VV . Veness , R . J . Reed , and Muscat . Visitors : Bros . O . Lemmon , W . M . 341 ; W . M . Caffyn , W . M . moj J . Booty , 172 S ; VV . Robertson , 261 ; H . L . Hunt , i 8 S 4 ; K . E . Stuckey , W . M . 916 ; H . Tower , VV . M . 1579 ; F . H . Humphreys , W . M . 1842 ; F . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' Institution ; V . P . Freeman , J . G . D ., P . G . Sec ; and G . Ford , D . P . G . M .
Bro . Markwick having fulfilled the position of W . M . so satisfactorily , the brethren re-elected him to again fill the chair of K . S ., and the VV . M . selected and invested Bros . Rev . J . Puttick , S . W . ; VV . S . Allen , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , Treas ., J . Pearce , Sec ; C . W . Duke , D . of C ; Muscat , Org . ; F . C Edwards , S . D . ; G . Randell , J . D . ; Walmsley , I . G . ; and G . H . Gage , Stwd . In recognition
of the able manner in which the W . M . had carried out the important duties of the lodge , the brethren , at the last meeting , unanimously voted him a P . M . ' s jewel , which was presented by Bro . F . H . Hallett . The W . M . suitably acknowledged the honour . Bro . C . VV . Duke was elected to act as P . C . Stwd . Several candidates were proposed , and the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
the banquet room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . G . Ford , D . P . G . M ., stated that although the engagements of the P . G . M . called his Royal Highness away to India , he , nevertheless , manifested great interest in the
welfare of the province . By every mail there came letters from his Royal Highness relative to the business of tho Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . Ford concluded by exhorting the brethren to continue zealous . andgood Freemasons , and thus maintain that respect and honour which had always been shown the Craft .
Bro . Binckes , in responding to "The Charities , " made an earnest arid eloquent appeal on behalf of the Boys ' Institution , and expressed a hope that the brethren in the neighbourhood of Hastings would do their utmost to help Bro . J . Pearce , who had consented to act as Stewara at the coming Festival . The evening ' s enjoyment was enhanced by some capital singing by the members of the Sunbeam Glee Singers .
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lodge , prove a surprise of a not wholly unpleasant nature to Bro . Speth . The report , as amended , was adopted , and the Secretary thanked the brethren for their kindness , assuring them that , with or without future surprises , his services and best endeavours should never be wanting to the lodge . On a ballot taken , Bro . H . J . Whymper , P . D . D . G . M . Punjab , was admitted to the membership of the lodge .
The following 39 candidates were admitted members of the Correspondence Circle : —Hampshire Lodge of Emulation , No . 1990 ; Lodge of Hope , No . 2153 ; Ryde Lodge , No . 6 gS ; Audley Lodge , No . 1 S 96 ; Friendly Lodge , No . 1513 ; Comberrrere Lodge , No . 1 795 ; Tyrian Lodge , No . 253 ; Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 ; Horsa Lodge , No . 2208 ; St . Cuthberga Lodge , No . 622 ; and Bros . Fred
Budden , Prov . G . D . C . Dorset ; T . A . H . Hay , Dr . Jos . Mixsell , M . H . Henderson , M . E . G . H . P . of G . C of Pennsylvania ; R . A . Kingsbury , R . J . Hooper-Rastrick , Prov . G . Treas . Hants and Isle of Wight ; R . G . King , W . F . Bunting , Past G . M . of New Brunswick ; Rev . A . A . Headley , P . P . G . C and Prov . A . G . Sec . Hants and Isle of Wight ; F . Ives , T . Norfolk , G . F . W . Mortimer , Prov . J . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Professor P . L .
Simmonds , G . Stwd . ; George H . Kenning , G . E . Baker , H . A . Steer , Prov . G . D . C . North Wales ; VV . E . Stewart , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . C . S . Ward , W . F . Vernon , P . D . P . G . M . ; J . W . Trevor Smith , Dr . W . Rosser Harrley , J . W . Starkey , Past D . G . Sec . Malta ; J . D . Dewell , E . J , Massie , the Very Rev . Arthur Percival Purey-Cust , Dean of York , P . G . Chap . ; S . W . Halliwell , John Taylor , T .
Stopher , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight : and G . Greiner . The Secretary announced the following additions to the Lodge Library—by purchase , current numbers of Freemason and Freemasons' Chronicle ; from the editors , current numbers of Latomia , South African Freemason , Freemasons' Repositary , and the A ' eTo Zealand Mail ;
from Bro . Beck , current numbers of " Dresdener Logenblatt , " and "Die Bauhiitte ; " from the various authors , "Thoughts on the Threshold , " by C . W . Duncan ; " Reprints from the Schlesiches Logenblatt , " and " Ein Gedenktag aus der Hallischen Logengeschichte , " by Bro . Dr . Rud Maennel ; "Electricity and Nerve Force , " by Bro . MayneryRos ; "Modern Freemasonry , a Lecture , " by
Bro . Ramsden Riley ; " Les Francsmacons , " by Bro . Tempels ; "Architecture in the Past , " and Buddhist Architecture in the Jellalabad Valley , " by Bro . W . Simpson ; " A History of Freemasonry in the United States of America , " by Bro . Rev . E . M . Myers ; and "AHistory of the Lodge of Economy , " by Bro . T . Stopher ; from Bro . John Haigh , " By-laws of the first Worshipful Masters '
Association in Massachusetts , " and Waterman's "History of St . Andrew ' s Royal Arch Chapter , Boston , 1769 ; " from Bro . T . B . Whytehead , " Le Franc Macon tel qu'il doit etre ; " from Bro . Mortimer , " Dallaway's Discourses upon Architecture ; " From Bro . Hughan , Abbe Gyrs' "La Francmaconnerie , " Book of Constitutions , 1 S 41 , " and his photograph for the album ; " From Bro . Whymper ,
"Facsimile of pen and ink sketch , Br . Mus . Add . MSS . 23675 Fo . 2 ; " from Bro C . E . Meyer , " Eboracum , a song composed by Bro . Pook ; " from Bro . Beck , " Ubersicht der Arbeitstage in den Werkstatten des Sachsischen Logenbundes ; " from Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama the following translations from the German , viz—Rapp's " Religion and Customs of the Persians , & c . ; " Kohut ' s "Jewish Angeology
and Demonology ; " Spiegel's "Avesta and the Genesis ;" " The Zoroastrian mode of disposing of the dead ; " Rhode ' s " Comparison of the Laws of Ormuzd with the Laws of Jehovah ; " and Alger's " Persian and Jewish Doctrinees ; " also the following discourses by K . R . Cama , viz— "On Freemasonry among the natives of Bombay ; " "On the Mithraic Worship ; " and " On Zoroastrians and Freemasonry ; " as also Karaka ' s " History
of the Parsis ; " and Geiger's "Civilisation of the Eastern Iranians , " translated by Sanjana . It was ordered that the thanks of the lodge to the various donors be entered in the minutes , and a special vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Cama ior his numerous and valuable donations . Bro . Simpson read a paper "On the threefold Division of Temples . " Bro . Simpson is well known as a learned
architect , extensive traveller , in all climes , and expert artist , i he data adduced were made all the more interesting by the fact of their being almost entirely the results of the lecturer ' s own observations made on the spot , and the examples quoted ranged literally from " China to Peru . " The deductions refering to Symbolism and Freemasonry greatly enhanced the value of the paper , which was illustrated by many sketches and diagrams . Bro .
Cama favoured the lodge with some remarks on Parsi Temples , and Bro . Castle called attention to the Mexican Terrace Temples , but in view of the lateness of the hour Bros . Lewis , Wescott , Rylands , and others , consented to forward their share of the discussion to the Secretary in writing , and there can be no doubt that these additions from such capable brethren will greatly add to the enjoyment and instruction of the readers of the lodge transactions .
After a vote of thanks , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
STERNDALE BENNETT LODGE ( No . 2182 ) . —The first installation meeting of this lodge following upon its consecration and constitution , was held at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., under circumstances of peculiar sadness , of which readers of the Freemason have been made acquainted . Just two days before the joyous feast of Christmas , many of the
brethren stood by the open grave into which was to be lowered the earthly tenement of the soul of a man and a brother who had endeared himself to many in the south of London , and in an especial degree to the members of the sterndale Bennett Lodge . Of that lodge Bro . George Venables was one of the earliest to take interest in its foundation in it he filled the office of SDand of it he
; .., kad hopedto have been in a few years the W . M . The G . A . O . T . U . decreed it otherwise , and so on the festival uay of the year , so far as the lodge is concerned , the brethren appeared in mourning , and did mourn the loss of a worth y man and Mason .
Ihe lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . H . Walmsley Little , and after the usual business had been transacted , Bro . Henry Yates presented himself as a candidate for the Sub-, l ^ gr ^ e , and was raised in an impressive manner by the W . M . The several offices in the lodge below the chair were subsequentl y declared vacant , and Bro . Col . Shadwell «• Clerke , G . S ., took the S . W . chair ; Bro . Rowland
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Plumbe , P . G . Stwd ., that of the J . W . ; Bro . W . Worrell , P . M ., acted as I . G . ; and Bro . E . Stimison , P . M ., as D . C . Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., P . M ., P . P . G . O . Essex , was then presented as the W . M . elect , and Bro . Little installed him in the chair of K . S . with the customary formalities . There was by this time a full lodge , and all watched with deep interest and admired the excellent working displayed . The
charges were particularly well given , and elicited warm approval . The second VV . M . of the Sterndale Bennett Lodge then invested his officers , viz : Bros . Guy , S . W . ; Cambridge , J . W . ; VV . S . Hoyte , S . D . ; J . H . Cureton , J . D . j J . E . Costello , I . G . ; G . Skudder , D . C ; H . L . Balfour , Org . ; Rev . J . St . Clare Hill , Chap . ; R . Clowes , Treas . ; Clifford , Sec . ; and H . ^ R . Hind and VV . H . Harper ,
Stwds . The audit report showed that the lodge was clear , financially , a result which few lodges have been able to show at the end of the first years of their existence . At this stage of the proceedings there was a slight pause , and silently the singing brethren grouped themselves around the organ , at which Bro . Hoyte was seated for the time , and then , all others standing , was sung with exquisite
taste and refinement the music of Sternaale Bennett , set to the words "God is a Spirit , " and arranged for male voices by Bro . John Hodges , gentleman of H . M . Chapel Royal , St . James' , and of St . Paul ' s Cathedral . At its close the brethren resumed their seats , and the silence which followed was broken by the voice of Bro . Clifford , who , with difficulty discharged the painful task of
formally communicating the news of the death of , Bro . Venables . Having told how he had carried out the directions of the VV . M . in obtaining a wreath , he eloquently eulogised the character of the departed , and mentioned how the lodge was represented at the last ceremony . Speaking oE that , Bro . Clifford said that as they stood by the open grave at Woking , on a gloomy day , there suddenly
came a gleam of light , which seemed to them to say that their departed brother had but come amongst them to cheer and enliven them , and then was taken away . In closing the worthy Secretary called upon the members and the visitors to remember the widow and orphans , and if asked to aid in ways well known , to do so . Bro . Richardson endorsed what had been said , and on
the motion of Bro . Little , seconded by Bro . Hill , it was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs . G . Venables by the Secretary in the name of the lodge . The VV . M . then presented the I . P . M . with , the first jewel voted by the lodge ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to have that honour . After the expression of " Hearty
good wishes " from the visitors , who were in strong force , the lodge was closed . The next meeting place was in'the dining hall , where a recherche banquet was served , and the accompanying wines did infinite credit to the brother , or brothers , responsible for starting the private cellar of the lodge . The usual toasts were given , but oratory was not in it [ with the music ,
although several fluent , but brief , speeches were heard . The Grand Secretary was very complimentary in his remarks upon the working which he had witnessed , and said that the Sterndale Bennett Lodge , in the consecration of which he took part , had warranted the expectations which had been formed of it . For "The Visitors" Bro . Wingham , W . M . 25 , and Bro .
Turner , responded very eloquently . The latter congratulated the lodge on having as its Master a brother who had done excellent work in Essex , where Bro . Smith was held in high esteem , and hoped some day to see some representatives of No . 2182 at Colchester , where , if they could not excel them in hospitality or equal them in music , the heartiest of welcomes would be extended to them .
The musical arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bro . John Hodges , who had the assistance of such talented vocalists as Bros . Guy , Strong , Sexton , Gilby , Bevan , and Lawler , with many others who rose from their places when called on to take part in some glee , such as " The winds whistle cold " or " King Canute . " The part songs were models of perfection , though Bro . Hodges now
and then seemed as if he would have liked it better , and special interest was manifested in one by Bro . VV . H . Harper , of the London Institute of Music This was sung for the first time , and is as yet unpublished . Rendered by Bros . Hodges , Guy , Strong , and Bevan , the skill and conception of idea of the composer were displayed to the full , and Bro . Harper was warmly
congratulated by his professional brethren . " Go , youth beloved , " by Bro . Guy , was another very fine example of a four-part song . This was first heard at the Orpheus Lodge , it is full of merit , and the words ( by Mrs . Opie ) render it peculiarly suitable for use at Masonic gatherings . There was but one instrumental solo , but such an one ! Bro . Hoyte played a " Valse Scherzo" ( by Moszkowski ) ,
after an apology had been offered by the W . M . for the absence of the grand pianoforte , which ought to have been on the spot . It was a marvellous piece of execution , and the piano was the only sufferer in the room . Thus with charming music and in genial company , the privileged
visitors to the Sterndale Bennett Lodge passed a delightful evening , and , Masonry apart , they all fully endorsed the sentiment conveyed in the words of David Garrick , which Bro . Hodges selected to appear on the title page of his " book of words" — " Hail , Music ! sweet enchantment , hail I
Like potent spells thy pow'rs prevail ; On wings of rapture borne away , All nature owns thy universal sway . " BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) , —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge ( warranted in 1732 ) was held on Monday , 9 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . Amongst those present were Bros . John Hardcastle
W . M . ; W . H . Lomax , S . W . ; Jas . Naylor , J . W . j Jas . Newton , Prov . Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , Past G . Std . Br ., Sec . j Robt . Nightingale , S . D . ; Wm . Golding , J . D . ; Johnson Mills , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; John Booth , P . M ., Org . ; Wm . Forrest , I . G . ; Jas . Walker , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; E . G . Harwood , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; R . Mitchell , P . Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . M . ; J . W . Poyntz ,
P . M . ; Thos . Murphy , J . VV . Thompson , Thos . Barnes , F . W . Brockbank , Jas . Simkin , H . L . Hinnell , George Crowther , F . W , Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , F . W . Isherwood , and Ihos . Cooper . Visitors : Bros . J . Rutter , P . M . 221 , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Thos . Nightingale , W . M . 14 ?; Jas . Walker , W . M . 221 ; R . Jones , W . lvf . 348 ; Thos . B . Tong , W . M . 1723 ; G . A . Page , P . M . 430 ; and R . H . Eccles , 381 .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . W . H . Lomax , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Jas . Walker , P . Prov . J . G . W . The Auditors presented their report on the Treasurer ' s accounts for the past year , which was of a very satisfactory nature . Bro . John Booth , P . M ., invested the following brethren as officers : Bros . Jas . Naylor ,
S . W . ; Robert Nightingale , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , Chap . ; Jas . Newton , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , Sec ; Wm . Golding , S . D . ; Wm . Forrest , J . D . ; Johnson Mills , D . of C . j John Booth , Org . ; Thos . Murphy , I . G . ; John VV . Thompson and Thos . Barnes , Stwds . j and 'Thomas Higson , Tyler . Bro . Johnson Mills , P . M ., delivered the customary addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren .
Bro . John Morris , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Wks ., was unanimously re-elected Charity Representative of the lodge . Reference was made to the approaching Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and four members of the lodge intimated their intention of serving as Stewards on the occasion . A subscription was entered into by the brethren on behalf of the sufferers by the . recent
fire , whereby the Bolton Theatre Royal was destroyed , and a handsome amount was collected , to be handed over to Bro . J . F . Elliston , the lessee of the theatre , as a token of sympathy from the lodge . The VV . M . presented and invested Bro . John Hardcastle , I . P . M ., with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by the lodge in
recognition of his valuable services during the past year . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Jas . Walker . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and an enjoyable evening was spent .
CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Council Chamber , North-street , on 'Thursday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . E . Breach , W . M . ; J . H . Hawes , S . W . ; G . C . Inkpen , J . W . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; C . F . Charge , Sec . ; VV . Doman , S . D . ; J , C . Budden , J . D . ; A . W . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . O .
Lancashire , Org . j J . Fielden , I . G . j E . F . GowerandH . H . Moore , Stwds . j G . Molesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox , P . M . ; Oliver Lloyd , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; F . W . Gruggen , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . j G . Fielder , A . Stanley Moore , J . Green , A . Goodger , and others . The' minutes of the last monthly meeting having been
confirmed , and the correspondence disposed of , Bro . Wyatt , P . M . and Treas ., presented his statement of account ; , which showed a balance on the right sidej and this , together with a report from the General Purposes Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . It appears that there are now 6 9 subscribing members on the buoks of the lodge . The W . M . having announced
that the time had arrived for the election of his successor , and . thanked his officers and the brethren generally for the support accorded to him in the past year , a ballot was taken , and Bro .. John Hopwood Hawes , S . W ., was declared unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Hawes suitably returned thanks for the honour . Bro .
Wyatt , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Beatson , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks , together with a P . M . 's gold jewel , was voted to Bro . Breach in recognition of the very efficient manner in which he presided over the lodge during the year . The installation of the W . M , elect will take place on Thursday , February the 2 nd .
HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —An installation meeting of the above lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel Assembly Room , when there were present Bros . V . W . Markwick , W . M ., Capt . Hennah , P . P . G . D . of C , acting S . W . ; F . Duke , j . W . ; Rev . J . Puttick , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., Treas . j J . Pearce , P . M ., Sec ; F . Plowman , P . M ., acting S . D . ;
W . S . Allen , J . D . ; C W . Duke , P . P . G . W ., D . C ; F . C . Edwards , I . G . j G . H . Gage , Stwd . j W . Leslie , Tyler ; VV . Lambon , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W . H . Russell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C ; F . H . Hallett , P . M ., P . G . O . ; P . Robinson , P . M . ; A . Wells , P . M . ; C E . Botley , P . M . ; E . C Lancaster , G . Randell , W . A . Beck , C . H . Geer , L . O . Glenister , R . Walmsley , C . J . Ticehurst , R . Dengate
Capt . Bryant , H . VV . Lancaster , F . Johnson , G . VV . Veness , R . J . Reed , and Muscat . Visitors : Bros . O . Lemmon , W . M . 341 ; W . M . Caffyn , W . M . moj J . Booty , 172 S ; VV . Robertson , 261 ; H . L . Hunt , i 8 S 4 ; K . E . Stuckey , W . M . 916 ; H . Tower , VV . M . 1579 ; F . H . Humphreys , W . M . 1842 ; F . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' Institution ; V . P . Freeman , J . G . D ., P . G . Sec ; and G . Ford , D . P . G . M .
Bro . Markwick having fulfilled the position of W . M . so satisfactorily , the brethren re-elected him to again fill the chair of K . S ., and the VV . M . selected and invested Bros . Rev . J . Puttick , S . W . ; VV . S . Allen , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , Treas ., J . Pearce , Sec ; C . W . Duke , D . of C ; Muscat , Org . ; F . C Edwards , S . D . ; G . Randell , J . D . ; Walmsley , I . G . ; and G . H . Gage , Stwd . In recognition
of the able manner in which the W . M . had carried out the important duties of the lodge , the brethren , at the last meeting , unanimously voted him a P . M . ' s jewel , which was presented by Bro . F . H . Hallett . The W . M . suitably acknowledged the honour . Bro . C . VV . Duke was elected to act as P . C . Stwd . Several candidates were proposed , and the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
the banquet room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . G . Ford , D . P . G . M ., stated that although the engagements of the P . G . M . called his Royal Highness away to India , he , nevertheless , manifested great interest in the
welfare of the province . By every mail there came letters from his Royal Highness relative to the business of tho Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . Ford concluded by exhorting the brethren to continue zealous . andgood Freemasons , and thus maintain that respect and honour which had always been shown the Craft .
Bro . Binckes , in responding to "The Charities , " made an earnest arid eloquent appeal on behalf of the Boys ' Institution , and expressed a hope that the brethren in the neighbourhood of Hastings would do their utmost to help Bro . J . Pearce , who had consented to act as Stewara at the coming Festival . The evening ' s enjoyment was enhanced by some capital singing by the members of the Sunbeam Glee Singers .