Original Correspondence.

and but little of the exoteric ritual of Irish Masonry has been reduced to writing , much less published in the manner so common in other jurisdictions . Hence , Irish archaeologists are greatly hampered by the lack of objective proofs , and have to fall back on internal evidence derived from the

mode of working , and incapable , according to our interpretation of our obligations , of public discussion or reproduction . Now , the whole question of the propriety of the names Ancient and Modern hinges on the point whether the Moderns of 1740-50 were really innovators or not . When Laurence Dermott went to England , he was a Past Master

of evident skill in the ritual worked under the Irish Constitution , and would naturally feel attached to the forms in which he had attained the proficiency that had raised him from the floor of his Dublin lodge to the chair in five years . Having joined a * ' Regular " lodge in 1748 , he quickly seceded to the Ancients ; I take it , because he found there a ritual more accordant with that of his mother

Iodge . Now , the Irish ritual , if directly derived from England—and I see no reason to doubt it—was a perpetuation of the formula ? in force in England before 1726 , that is , immediately after the Revival . If this be so , the Moderns more or less deserved their name , though pretty nearly every Masonic author of repute tacitly assumes or directly states that the Ancients were mere schismatics ,

and usurpers of their name . I would fain call the attention of my English brethren to the fact that the Irish ritual of to-day is much nearer to that of Laurence Dermott than to that of the Emulation Lodge . It affords abundant internal evidence of being a more archaic , a less diffuse—a less ornate , if you willsystem than that in vogue in England since the Prestonian

lectures . A brother conversant with both cannot fail to recognise the simpler development and the common archetype . All the evidence of this kind—and some of the minor points are very telling to a trained mind—is thoroughly consistent with the contention that the Ancients , whose ritual so strongly attached Dermott , and whose system forms the ground of the Irish work to-day , really did hold to a less

developed form than the Moderns , who , on their part , lost no jot or tittle of the essentials , whatever they may have added to the fringes . I have neither the present leisure nor opportunity , whatever I may hope to do in the future , to do more than indicate the points of a thesis I have long believed to be well founded . I do not despair of adding proof other than inferential when brethren , especially Irish provincial

brethren , awake to the importance of contributing here a scrap , there a chance mention in a minute book , to the general store of Masonic knowledge . My twofold object in thus burdening your space is to help my English brethren on this comparatively new track , and , if possible , to arouse my Irish brethren to ransack , or permit to be ransacked , the mouldering papers of country lodges . —Yours fraternally ,

W . J . CHETWODE CRAWLEY , G . Stwd . Ireland Dublin , 12 th July .

SECRESY OF THE BALLOT—BLACKBALLING . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , May I draw the attention of those brethren who are interested in this question to your reports of the Quarterly Communications of the District Grand Lodge of Victoria , E . C , in your issues of sth February last , p . 76 ,

and gth inst ., p . 3 S 9 . As the case may be considered , pending the threatened appeal , as in some measure " sub judice , " I should think it would hardly be right to make any comments at present , but doubtless your correspondents on this subject will watch with some curiosity for the result of the appeal , if made . — Yours fraternally , LEX SCRIPTA . J uly nth . ¦

A MASONIC IMPOSTOR . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I think it only right to warn Almoners of lodges and the brethren generally of one John Watson , having a certificate from the Grand Lodge cf Scotland as a member

of the Royal Arch , Perth , No . 122 ; date of certificate , 16 th July , year obliterated . He came asking assistance from me , and I immediately recognised him as having applied some 20 years ago . I find by the newspaper he was afterwards sent to prison for being drunk and disorderly at Oswestry . —Yours fraternally , P . G . SEC .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .

A _ meeting of the Court of Governors of the above Institution was held on Friday , the ist instant , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , Bro . R . Robinson , P . Prov . G . Reg ., in the chair . The minutes of the last Court of Governors and of the several Committees were confirmed , including a recommendation increasing the amount allocated for the purposes of the Combined Fund

from £ 700 to , £ Soo per annum . Twenty-nine children on the list for election upon the foundation were all duly elected , 24 being placed on the Educational Fund , three on the Advancement-in-Life Fund , and one boy and one girl on the Combined Fund , which latter provides for their education , clothing , and maintainance until they are 15 years of age . A special vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Robert

Martin , one of the hon . Secretaries , for his successful effortsinarranging a scheme whereby theCommitteewill be enabled to declare two additional vacancies without further increasing the amount now placed at the disposal of the Committee for the Combined Fund . The sudden death of Bro . Richard Washington , a Life

Governor of the Institution , was announced by the Chairman ^ and a vote of condolence wilh his family was passed , the hon . Secretaries being instructed to convey the vote to them , with a letter of regret . The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

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A BRIEF RECORD OF THE MASONIC CAREER OF THE REV . THOMAS CARTWRIGHT SMYTH , D . D ., LL . D ., & c , by WM . WATSON , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , Leeds , 2 nd edition , 1 SS 7 . The handsome brochure by Bro . W . Watson , of Leeds , will be welcomed by the Crafr , as it is devoted to an interesting biography of a veteian Craftsman , the Rev . Dr .

Smyth , Grand Chaplain of England , & c , & c , whose happy face , commanding figure , and most genial presence will soon be most familiar to those who regularly attend Grand Lodge . So great was the demand for the first edition , that practically it was out of print prior to issue . The second edition is now published , and if the demand is commensurate with the extended and improved issue of

this deservedly popular biography , copies will soon be at a premium . The fine photograph of Dr . Smyth as Grand Chaplain , is alone worth the trifle the monograph costs , and when to this is added the able sketch by Bro . Watson of our brother's eventful career as a Freemason from 1 S 43 down to the present time , surely no one can fail to appreciate the motive which has induced the author to place

such a capital souvenir at the service of the Craft . It is not for us to name the numerous offices so ably filled by Dr . Smyth from time to time . Their name is legion . Considering also that the deeply interesting account can be obtained for a few stamps , direct from the author ( see advertisement ); it would not be fair for us to mention several facts of deep significance and importance in Dr .

Smyth's career , much as we should like to do so . We may , however , when the little volume is again out of print allude briefly to one of the Hereos of the Indian Mutiny , who as a brother and a Christain Minister especially , did his duty so nobly and well under such trying circumstances . We hope that ere long Dr . Smyth will himself favour us with a short chapter of his Masonic and general experience whilst

in India , and particularly during the ever memorable mutiny , or may be , that will form an attractive feature of another edition , which surely will be called for if the present one is esteemed according to its deserts . Bro . Watson has added considerably to the present issue , and being in love with his subject has not failed to seize upon every fact of importance—and there are many—in the life of one who , without doubt , has rendered more service to Freemasonry

abroad , as well as at home , than almost any other brother now living . We are very pleased to notice that the work is dedicated to the W . Bro . Henry Smith , Deputy Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , and one of the new Past Grand Deacons of England . A compliment which is well deserved and doubtless will be as warmly appreciated . In fact , it is a happy production throughout , as to subject , treatment , dedication , portraiture , and style of typography .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

® raft J & agonrg , DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No , 1259 ) . —^ n emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . C . Busbridge's , Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Limehouse . The summons of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Wakefield , was well responded to , and among the brethren in attendance were Bros . J . W . Buchan , P . M ., D . of C , acting S . W . ( Bro . Ettling , S . W .,

being unfortunately unwell ); J . P . Moore , P . M ., J . W . ; R . Bradbrook , P . M ., Sec ; R . Dixon , S . D . j J . R . Omer , J . D . ; G . Parrett , I . G ., acting as Org . ; G . H . Stephens , P . M ., acting I . G . ; J . Lusty , jun ., D . C ; W . M . Esmond , l . P . M . ; R . Atkins , P . M . ; G . Rowe , P . M . ; Gerard J . King , C . Busbridge , and others . Visitors Bros . J . T . Kinipple , J . W . 1 S 16 ; J . Holland , 334 Cape

, Town , South Africa , and others . The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting , Mr . Edward Hunt , a candidate already approved , and who had just returned from a long voyage , was duly admitted into the mysteries of the Order , and Bro . A . H . M . Burnham , a nephew of the W . M ., and upon whom the Second Degree was conferred at the last regular meeting ,

was impressively made a Master Mason , Bro . Wakefield working well , and being ably supported by the officers , of whom Bro . Omer , J . D ., undertook the duties of the Senior Deacon throughout the evening . It was remarked by several of the officers and members that they missed the benefit to be gained from the lodge of instruction , which latter has not secured any meetings recently . Some

petitions to the Board of Benevolence were entertained , and the lodge was closed . A pleasant little repast was next discussed , Bro . Busbridge's catering giving satisfaction , after which , with the advantage of Bro . Seddon ' s , P . M . and Org ., attendance from another engagement a most harmonious hour or so was passed . The initiate , Bro . E . Hunt , was cordially

welcomed , and as the W . M . informed the brethren that Bro . Hunt had not only seized the opportunity on his return to England for a few days , to be admitted into the Ancient Order , but on that day entered into the bonds of matrimony also . " Bro . Hunt ' s Health and Prosperity " were heartily

toasted and he was allowed to depart early . Some capital songs were much enjoyed , Bros . G . Parrett , R . Dixon , Holland , Moore , and Buchan being all in excellent voice ; very pleasing results followed , and the' brethren separated early after Bro . Very , the obliging Tyler , had performed his usual duties .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Hotel , on Monday , the nth inst . There were present Bros . John Hardcastle , P . M . ; W . H . Lomax , S . W . ; J . Naylor , J . W . ; Rev . W . R . Clayton , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; J . Newton , Prov . A . G . Sec , Treas . ; G . P . Brockbank , PastG . Std . Br ., Sec ; R . Nightingale , S . D . ;

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

W . Golding . J . D . ; J . Mills , P . M ., D . C ; W . Forrest , I . G - T . Murphv , M . Robinson , and J . W . Thompson , Stwds ' T . Higsnn , Prov . G . Tyler , Tyler ; J . Walker , P . P . J G W F . W . Pacey , P . P . G . Org . Berks and Bucks ; j . Booth ' P . M . ; T . P . Clarke , T . Barnes , F . W . Brockbank L W . Hinnell , F . W . Broadbent , G . E . Greenhalgh , and T *

Cooper . The special business was to consider a proposition presented to the W . M . at the last regular meeting , signed by seven members , that the future meetings of the lodo- e be held at the Freemasons' Hall , Silverwell-street . On beinosubmitted to the meeting , the proposition was unanimously adopted . Bros . Clarke and Cooper were raised to the Third Degree , and the Iodge was then closed .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Com . passes Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The installation of Bro . T . Studholme as W . M . of the above lodge for the ensuingyear took place on Monday afternoon , the 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , College-street . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . VV . Pagen , W . M ., in the presence of a goodly number of the Fraternity . Amongst the members present were : Bros . John Barr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W

R . W . Moore , P . M . ; W . C . Johns , I . P . M ., P . G . S . ; T . Studholme , W . M . elect ; James Anderson , Chap ., P . G . C ' Charles J . Harris , SfC . ; J . Macnab , J . D . ; G . H ' Liddell , D . C ; D . H . Cook , Org . ; G . Starkey , I . G . ; S . ' HindeandJ . W . Taylor , Stwds . ; 'Ihomas Richardson ) Tyler ; G . Golightly , Joseph Musgrave , John Thompson

, James Sawyers , J . C . Todd , Spencer Broadbent , Stuart Hall , P . P . G . C ; J . Cant , J . Ramsay , R . D . Metcalf W . J . Tyson , Robt . Miller , P . S . W . ; J . Rothery , P . J . W . ; T . Mitchell , J . Casson , E . Thornburrow , and J . B . Mossop ' . The neighbouring lodges were well represented , the followbeing amongst the visitors : Bros . T . Brakenridge , W . M .,

W . D . P . Field , S . W ., J . S . Moffat , J . W ., J . M . Clark , S . D ., D . Atkinson , J . D ., V . Hodgson , P . M ., P . P . A . G D . of C , T . Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , R . Shepherd , Stwd ., and J . Storey , of S 72 ; J . R . Irvine , I . G . So ; Dr . Braithwaite , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., J . J . Wilson , P . M ., P . G . S ., J . Robson , P . M ., R . Tyson , P . M ., E . Bromley , S . W ., H . Hartley , J . W ., and J . Kitchen , Stwd ., of 126 7 ;

R . Baxter , P . M . 19 S 9 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . E . Whiteside , J . W . 139 S ; J . C . Thompson , P . M ., P . G . R ., G . L . Saunders , J . W ., and J . W . P . Gregson , of 9 62 ; T . Bowness , W . M ,, W . Bradley , P . M ., and R . G . W , Bradley , of 1390 ; and others . Congratulatory letters were read from Bros . W . H . Atkinson , P . M . 119 ; G . Ryrie , P . M . ng ; and Eden ,

W . M . 9 62 ; who were unable to be present . Bro . W . C . Johns then presented the W . M . elect to Bro . Pagen , W . M ., who , with the assistance of Bro . J . Barr , P . M ., duly installed Bro . Studholme as W . M . of the oldest lodge in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . The Worshipful Master then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . Pagen , l . P . M . ; C I . Harris , S . W . ;

W . J . Tyson , J . W . ; W . C . Johns , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Cant , Sec ; Rev . S . Hall , Chap . ; G . Starkey , S . D . ; G . H . Liddell , J . D . ; D . H . took , Org . ; S . Hinde , I . G . ; S . Broadbent , D . C ; E . Thornburrow , Almoner ; J . Ramsey and T . Mitchell , Stewards ; and T . Richardson , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed for the newly-made vV . M . ' ssuccess by the visitors present , the

lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined together , the Worshipful Master presiding . The dinner was catered for by Bro . G . W . Roll , of the Black Lion Hotel , and gave general satisfaction . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were proposed and duly honoured , the toast of the evening — "The Newly-installed W . M . of Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge "—being warmly received . The proceedings were enlivened by a few capital songs from Bros . Starkey , Johns , Tyson , Irvine , Golightly , and others .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariner ' s Lodge ( No . 249 ) . —The annual investiture of officers in connection with this lodge took place on the 7 th instant , in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The Mariners , which was established as far back as 17 S 3 , has pursued a steady and prosperous course , always subscribing its full quota to the Masonic Charities , and ever looked upon as one of the

foremost and strongest lodges in the province . The yearly installation ceremony is invariably witnessed by a large number of the Craft from other lodges , and the proceedings were in no way an exception to the rule . Ihe W . M . Bro . J . White , opened the Iodge , being supported by the following officers : Bros . W . G . Bradley , l . P . M . ; David W . Cangley , P . M ., D . C ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M .,

P . P . G . R . ; J . Jenaway , P . M ., John Walley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . D . ; Morris Davies , P . M . ; John C Robinson , P . M . ; F . Barnett , P . M . ; Richard G . Bradley , P . M . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Treasurer ; Henry J . Pye , S . W . ; John C Spurr , J . W . ; Robert Collmgs , Sec ; Wm . Hewson , S . D . ; D . C . Davidson , J . D . ; A . B . Ewart , Org . ; R . Schacklady , S . ; H . F . Nealc ,

J . S . ; Thomas Bush , A . S . ; Peter Evans , A . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Thos . Nevitt , J . D . 484 ; John T . Gale , W . M . 613 ; Joseph Shield , W . M . 10 S 6 ; Jas . Hesketh , P . M . 1070 ; Joseph Boyle , P . M . S 23 ; Joseph Sharpies , l . P . M . 724 ; Maurice Hart , P . P . G . D . C ; A . Bucknall , P . M . 667 ; Robert Foote , P . P . G . Treas . ; O . W . SandersonW . M . 1609 ;

, C . Cockbain , W . M . 6 73 ; Wm . Addison , W . M . 103 6 ; Samuel Fraser , S . W . 1264 ; W . Savage , P . M . 16 S 9 ; Wm . Stephenson , W . M . 724 ; Joseph Croxton , Treas . 1756 ; R . C . Fisher , S . D . 1035 ; Ihns . Mason , S . W . 6 C 7 ; W . Forrester , J . W . 1035 ; and Thos . C . Farg her , I . G . 2042 . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Henrv 1 . P \ e . was Dresented by

Bros . Dr . J . Kellett Smith and David W . Cangley for installation , which was duly performed by Bros . K . G . Bradley , P . M ., and Jos . White , the reti . ing W . M . The W . Melect afterwards proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year as under : Bros . Jas . White , l . P . M . ; )• £ Spurr , S . W . ; W . Hewson , J . W . ; J . Hayes , P . M " P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ( re-elected for the third time ); Robert

Collings , Sec . ; Alfred B . Ewart , Org . ; Duncan C . Davidson , S . D . ; Wm . R . Bridge , J . D . ; Robt . Sbacklady , I . G . ; Hy . F . Neale , S . S . ; Thos . Bush , J . S . > Peter Evans , A . S , ; Hy . Brown , A . S . ; and RichaidO . Bradley , P . M ., D . of C . The investiture having been brought to a conclusion , five candidates for the privileges ot Masonry were admitted into membership , aud the routine business was then despatched .