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Masonic Notes And Queries.
double s in Latin type . This compound letter is , however , nothing more nor less than a long s followed by a z , and is thc final letter of our author ' s name . Hence in German characters his name is Klosz , and in Latin , Kloss . I am so in the habit of writing German characters when treating of German matters that I involuntarily , even in Latin
characters , use the same combination , and write Klosz , Grosz , Dasz , & c , instead of Kloss , Gross , Dass . Great writers arc allowed their whims—why not little ones ? In the geaitive , Bro . W . writes Kloss ' s . 1 think Klosz's looks better . I don ' t like the sss . I should , however , prefer Klosz ' , only the printer never will indulge me , and always adds another s . G . W . SPETH .
572 ] COWAN . I cannot agree with "Masonic Student" that "the alleged Greek derivation of Cowan is one of those absurdities for which there is no excuse . " In default of any better evidence of its certain derivation , Mackey ' s appears to be the most reasonable deduction . We have read of the " Christian Mysteries , " and are familiar with the
epithet " dog , " as applied by the profane , even at this day , in Eastern countries , to those who profess Christianity . Since the Greek for " dog " is Kuon , and it was evidently intended to apply the disparaging epithet to those outside thc pale of our Masonic mysteries , it can be readily conceived that the term was , as Mackey says , " borrowed by Freemasons , and in time corrupted into Cowan . " COVIN
is an English word in frequent use now , witness the legal expression " with covin and fraud , " and is analagous to the Latin word Collusio , which has a different meaning altogether to that sought to be expressed by the term " eaves dropper , " which is intended by the use of the word Cowan . We must go much further back than 1599 , and the minutes of Mary Chapel , to find a derivation for the word more reasonable than that which Mackey gives us . I AMES STEVENS .
573 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY . May I suggest to "G . C . D . 1744 , " that communications of the nature of his last should be addressed to Notes and Queries , and not to correspondence , where those most interested may possibly overlook them . "G . C . D . 's " postscript interests me . I have for weeks sought information in vain respecting this Grande Loge Symbolique of 1 SS 0 .
The Grand Sec . of Grand Orient does not even acknowledge receipt of my letter of enquiry . Can " G . C . D . " help me ? 1 want information as to its origin , rise , and present position . Will " G . C . D . " write me direct ? Margate will be sufficient address for postal purposes . Most Masonic authorities publish periodical reports of proceedings . Can " G . C . D . " supply me with a set of this Grand Lodge ? I
will gladly reimburse his outlay . Let me advise "G . C . D . " to put no trust whatever in accounts connecting the Stuarts with Freemasonry . We have it in the Young Pretender ' s own written and verbal statements that they are absolutely baseless , pure inventions . Spurious charters ex ist in which the Chevalier St . George actually styles himself " Pretender , " a glaring proof of the forger ' s clumsiness . G . W . SPETH .
574 ] UNITY LODGE , FRANKFORT . I have been much interested in reading the particulars afforded by our indefatigable Bro . G . W . Speth , of the Unity Lodge , from 1743 . Can he give us a copy of the original warrant ( which is still preserved ) in the " Masonic Notes and Queries ? " I feel sure myself that the warrants for Germany , granted by the Grand Lodge of England , are
similar to those issued for this country , but am anxious to see reliable copies of the oldest documents of this class , because of the remarks by the late Lord Tenterden , in Grand Lodge , on Dec . 5 th , 1 S 77 . There _ was a long and most interesting discussion on the proposition of the Rev . R . J . Simpson , G . C , that the 300 petitions in favour of the Grand Lodge of England seeking to obtain the initiation
in Germany of others than professing Christians be received" Lord Tenterden , our representative from the German Grand Lodges , declared that " The Three Globes Lodges was constituted in 1740 as a Christian Lodge . " Also that " when Freemasonry was first introduced into Germany last century it was constituted on the Christian
system of St . John . Now , it is quite evident this lodge and Grand Lodge became Christian only ; but was it so , and were other German Lodges Christian only from 1740 to 1750 ? If they had similar warrants to lodges in thiscountry , and the same books and Constitutions , I should like to know how these brethren could legally alter their unsectarian basis . W . J . HUGHAN .
575 ] THE INVERNESS CHARTER . I see Bro . Hughan ' s reply , and am obliged by the reference . Owing to the Elections , I cannot this week look into the matter ; but I would just remark , does he not prove too much ? If Bro . Gould be correct that the actual full recognition of the Third Degree is in Scotland confined to the last two decades of the eighteenth century—from
17 S 0 to 1 S 00—how is it that we have the word raised ' used in 1737 and 173 G , as if of common understanding and common use ? Had it a different signification then to what it has with us , Masonically , now ? If it had not , the inference is , I think , plain and incontestable—the word referred technically to the Third Degree . I quite understand Bro . D . M . Lyon ' s argument as regards the 1721 Desaguliers '
theory , about which a good deal may be said ; but 1 confess I cannot realize this later suggestion at all , or even conceive what it means , or to what it tends . As regards the Third Degree being " Modern , " this is begging the whole question . The third edition of the Sloane MS . contains a recent study of it , which seems to show that
chorographically even the MS . may date from 1 CS 0 , and archaically it is clearly mid seventeenth century . If that is conceded by " experts , " as I believe it will be , the argument that the Third Degree is the result of the Revival in 1717 only must fall to the ground . "Verburn sat sapientibus , " that is , " bright Masons . " MASONIC STUDENT .
The Princess of Wales has forwarded a picture of considerable value from Marlborough House to thc Princess Alice Memorial Hospital at Eastbourne . This hospital was opened some years since by her Royal Highness and the Prince of VVales , and has always been regarded with great interest by the different members of the Royal Family .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
ffiraft Jttasottru . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met on the 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among
those in attendance were Bros .. K . F . Jordan , W . M . ; Fromholtz , S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Hakim , acting S . D . ; Steng , acting J . D . ; Hudson , I . G . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Maskell and Lange were duly raised to the Degree of M . M . Among the visitors were Bros . F . Smith , S . D . 1305 ; R . Raymond , 1305 ; and O . H . Arnold , 10 ( U . S . ) . Several communications having been read , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . — The usual meeting of the above lodge took place at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . There was present a very large attendance of the brethren of the Iodge , and also a numerous gathering of Past Masters and brethren from the metropolitan lodges . The principal event of the evening was the installation ,
by Bro . Terry , P . M ., of Bro . J . H . Pringle , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction in connection with the above lodge , as W . M . of the lodge for the year 1885-6 . The ceremony of installation having been performed in Bro . Terry's usual impressive manner , Bro . Pringle appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Gaisford , S . W . ; Palmer , J . VV . ; Daniels , P . M ., Treasurer ;
Breden , P . M ., Secretary ; Bull , S . D . ; Clements , J . D . ; Shepperd , I . G . ; Timson , D . C . ; Varcoe and Passfield , Stewards , and Bowler , as Tyler . At the conclusion of thc investiture , Bro . F . Robinson was presented with a magnificent Past Master's jewel for his services during the past
year . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the large banqueting room , where a choice repast was provided by the host , Bro . P . Frankland , at which , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and received , the 26 th installation of this prosperous lodge was brought to a successful termination .
DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , Stone-street . Present : Bros . G . T . Owen , W . M . ; Jas . Turner , S . W . ; Robert Stevenson , J . W . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . ; Samuel Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Baggott , S . D . ; W . Warham , J . D . ; M . Smith , D . C . ; Wm . Swallow , I . G . ; Francis Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst . Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . R . G .
Walker , I . P . M . ; Edwin Turner , Wm . Smith , Wm . Waring , and T . F . Higgs ; Bros . Hy . Baggott , T . P . Hanson , John Bywater , E . Pewtress , H . Swinchatt , E . J . Lloyd , E . J . Chambers , James Jones , G . G . Brown , J . H . Jevons , A . J . Baird , J . Sidaway , R . Preece , and Thomas While ( after initiation ) . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Waldron , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; Wm . Perry , jun ., S . W . 564 ; and Walter J . Chambers , 376 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas While , and being favourable , he was regularly initiated into the mysteries
and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who performed the work in good style , and afterwards delivered the charge in an impressive manner . Bro . George Morgan , whose name was on the agenda as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was unavoidably absent , so that ceremony was necessarily deferred till next meeting .
The general business being duly disposed of , and the visiting brethren having expressed their "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and all assembled at banquet , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily proposed and responded to , and the pleasure and gratification of the brethren much enhanced by recitation and song .
RUGBY . —Lodge of Rectitude ( No . 502 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . J . Lawrence , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and passed , the ballot was taken for Mr . J . W . Clarke ,
who being duly elected was then initiated by theW . M ., the charge being given most impressively by Bro . Richardson , P . M . By command of the W . M . thebrethren were called off to refreshment , and on their return Bros . Payneand Bromwich were duly passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Chamberlain , P . M .
and Sec , the Tracing Board in the First Degree being ably given by Bro . T . Hipwell , P . M . Bro . Brooks , P . M . 502 , P . P . G . S . B ., acted as I . P . M . A vote of thanks to the Auditors , Bros . Bird and Patey , was proposed by the W . M . and carried unanimously , for their kindness in auditing the lodge accounts , which showed a most satisfactory balance .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 521 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Freemasons Hall , Fitz William-street . Present : Bros . J . W . Turner , W . M . ; Abraham Armitage , S . W . ; Abraham Graham , J . W . ; James Brierley , Treas . ; James Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Sterry , J . D ., S . Butterworth , Org . ; George Jackson , A . D . C ; Humphrey Wood , I . G . ; George Marshall , P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M ., P . P .
G . J . D . ; George Horsfall , P . M . ; John B . Matthewman , I . P . M . ; Wm . Henry Jessop , P . M . ; Henry Shaw , P . M . ; William Wood , E . A . Beaumont , J . Swallow , J , W . White , J . Firth , S . Crossley , J . W . Sawden , Seth Dalton , and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . H . Robinson , W . M . 275 ; James Kaye , P . M . 275 ; R . H . Inman , 275 ; James Hopwood , I . P . M . 439 ; Henry Blackburn , S . VV . S 27 and T . K . Robinson , l . G . 827 .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous regular meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for two candidates , which in both cases proved favourable . Mr . Thomas Harrison was initiated into our mysteries in a very impressive manner by Bro . Geo . Marshall , P . M . Bros . Dalton and Swallow answered the test questions leading to the Second Degree
were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . S . Dalton was passed by Bro . W . H . Jessop , P . M ., and Bro . J . Swallow by Bro . J . Turner , W . M . ; the S . VV . presenting and explaining the working tools . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Jessop , P . M ., proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . John Varley , Past S . D ., Mayor of Huddersfield ,
on the great bereavement he had sustained by the death of a daughter . The proposition was seconded and carried . The W . M . also instructed the Secretary to write to Bro . Eccles , S . D ., and convey the sympathy of the brethren with him on the death of his wife . The thanks of the brethren were given to Bro . Sterry , J . D ., for a handsome present to the lodge . The W . M . proposed , and
Bro . George Marshall , P . M ., seconded , that the sum of 10 guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund ( Males ) , which was unanimously carried . "Hearty good wishes" having been given by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , when the brethren adjourned to supper , on the conclusion of
which the usual toasts , including "| The Newly-initiated , " were proposed and responded to . Bros . J . Varley , P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M . ; Jas . Kaye , P . M . 275 ; Henry Blackburn , S . W . S 27 ; and others entertained the brethren with some capital sonjjs , Bro . B . Walker accompanied them on the piano in his usual masterly manner .
FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — This lodge met at the Town Hall on the 7 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Joseph , W . M . ; Petts , S . VV . ; Crane , J . W . ; Holbein , P . M ., Treas . ; Kennett , P . M ., Sec ; Flint , S . D . ; Waite , J . D . ; Goddard , I . G . ; Sherwood , Hart , Francis , and Klatt , Past Masters ; Bros . Cole , Jenner , Worsell , Goulden , Eldridge , and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Sherwood , jun ., English , and Griffin , which proving unanimous , they were then initiated in a masterly manner by the W . M . The lodge was then called off for refreshments . On resuming labour Bros . Jenner and Goulden answered the questions for passing , were instructed , and retired . The lodge then opened in the Second Degree , and , at request of
the W . M ., Bro , Francis , P . M ., took the chair and passed Bros . Jenner and Goulden to the Second Degree . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to the W . M ., Bros . Joseph Hart , I . P . M . ; and Crane , J . VV ., for the handsome presents they had made to the lodge , the same being a new chair each for the S . W ., J . W . ; and a kneeling stool . After the lodge closed the brethren adjourned to' the new Queen ' s Hotel , and the usual toasts concluded a very pleasant evening .
CHIPPENHAM . —Lansdowne Lodge of Unity ( No . 626 ) . —An interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., on the occasion of the initiation of Bro . J . M . Swayne , of New College , Oxford , and The Island , Wilton , Wilts , who was proposed by Bro . F . H . Goldney , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., and seconded by Bro . the Right Hon . Earl Cowley , W . M ., P . P . G . J . D . The large gathering of
brethren included V . W . Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., M . P ., D . P . G . M . Wilts ; Bros . F . H . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; E . Eyres , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Dr . Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Rev . Canon Millar , P . M . 592 , P . P . G . C ; G . Collen , P . M . 1363 ; Dr . Sudlow , P . M . 1363 ; Rev . H . K . Anketell , Chap . ; J . Lane , Treas . ;
E . R . Henley , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Rev . G . Elliott , and many other brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . Alexander , P . M . 197 ; G . Prior Goldney , S . W . 259 ; and His . Honour Judge J . T . Goldney , from British Guiana . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . F . H . Goldney , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . This very flourishing lodge holds a leading position amongst provincial lodges .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . Chap . Middx ., W . M . ; Briggs , S . W . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . G . S . Middx ,, acting J . W . ; the Rev . L . D . Orsey , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Chaplain ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M .,
Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M ., Secretary ; Gurney , S . D . ; Bunn , acting J . D . ; H . Jenkins , I . G . ; and others . The visitors were Bros . Tanqueray , W . M . 1965 ; and Wilde , 1820 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros , the Rev . S . Buller , M . A ., and J . A . Alleyne were impressively raised to the Third Degree by
the W . M . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Alleyne , 956 , as a joining member , and it pr » ved unanimous . The revised bye-laws were then read and approved . The sum of five guineas being voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be placed on the list of Bro . W . Taylor , P . M ., Steward at the forthcoming Festival , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., when , in the absence of Bro . Bell , W . M . ) Bro . James Harper , I . P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., presided , supported as follows : Bros . James Routledge , S . W . ; F- I " Allatt , J . W . ; R . Wilson , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Harvey , S . D . ; [ . . Dickson , I . D . ; B . Craig , I . G . ; J . Johnston .
Tyler ; Daniel Tolson , J . Wilkinson , James Garnett , anu Wm . Swain . The lodge was opened and the minutes passed , when the acting Master called upon the Secretary to read , the bye-laws , that no member might plead ignorance of them . The following brethren were then announced as visitors from SunSauare . and Compasses Lodge , No . " 9 »
, & c .: Bros . George Kyrie , W . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; John Vi" , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Sandwith , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W .. Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 1 G 60 , P . G . J . W . ; R . Miller , S . VV ., W . C . Johns , J . W . ; A . Parker ; Dr . Jas . McNab ; George Starkey ; Harold Bonser , 460 ; Ed . Dryden , 1400 , an " others . , . » The visitors having been admitted , the Present ana fa = \
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
double s in Latin type . This compound letter is , however , nothing more nor less than a long s followed by a z , and is thc final letter of our author ' s name . Hence in German characters his name is Klosz , and in Latin , Kloss . I am so in the habit of writing German characters when treating of German matters that I involuntarily , even in Latin
characters , use the same combination , and write Klosz , Grosz , Dasz , & c , instead of Kloss , Gross , Dass . Great writers arc allowed their whims—why not little ones ? In the geaitive , Bro . W . writes Kloss ' s . 1 think Klosz's looks better . I don ' t like the sss . I should , however , prefer Klosz ' , only the printer never will indulge me , and always adds another s . G . W . SPETH .
572 ] COWAN . I cannot agree with "Masonic Student" that "the alleged Greek derivation of Cowan is one of those absurdities for which there is no excuse . " In default of any better evidence of its certain derivation , Mackey ' s appears to be the most reasonable deduction . We have read of the " Christian Mysteries , " and are familiar with the
epithet " dog , " as applied by the profane , even at this day , in Eastern countries , to those who profess Christianity . Since the Greek for " dog " is Kuon , and it was evidently intended to apply the disparaging epithet to those outside thc pale of our Masonic mysteries , it can be readily conceived that the term was , as Mackey says , " borrowed by Freemasons , and in time corrupted into Cowan . " COVIN
is an English word in frequent use now , witness the legal expression " with covin and fraud , " and is analagous to the Latin word Collusio , which has a different meaning altogether to that sought to be expressed by the term " eaves dropper , " which is intended by the use of the word Cowan . We must go much further back than 1599 , and the minutes of Mary Chapel , to find a derivation for the word more reasonable than that which Mackey gives us . I AMES STEVENS .
573 ] FRENCH FREEMASONRY . May I suggest to "G . C . D . 1744 , " that communications of the nature of his last should be addressed to Notes and Queries , and not to correspondence , where those most interested may possibly overlook them . "G . C . D . 's " postscript interests me . I have for weeks sought information in vain respecting this Grande Loge Symbolique of 1 SS 0 .
The Grand Sec . of Grand Orient does not even acknowledge receipt of my letter of enquiry . Can " G . C . D . " help me ? 1 want information as to its origin , rise , and present position . Will " G . C . D . " write me direct ? Margate will be sufficient address for postal purposes . Most Masonic authorities publish periodical reports of proceedings . Can " G . C . D . " supply me with a set of this Grand Lodge ? I
will gladly reimburse his outlay . Let me advise "G . C . D . " to put no trust whatever in accounts connecting the Stuarts with Freemasonry . We have it in the Young Pretender ' s own written and verbal statements that they are absolutely baseless , pure inventions . Spurious charters ex ist in which the Chevalier St . George actually styles himself " Pretender , " a glaring proof of the forger ' s clumsiness . G . W . SPETH .
574 ] UNITY LODGE , FRANKFORT . I have been much interested in reading the particulars afforded by our indefatigable Bro . G . W . Speth , of the Unity Lodge , from 1743 . Can he give us a copy of the original warrant ( which is still preserved ) in the " Masonic Notes and Queries ? " I feel sure myself that the warrants for Germany , granted by the Grand Lodge of England , are
similar to those issued for this country , but am anxious to see reliable copies of the oldest documents of this class , because of the remarks by the late Lord Tenterden , in Grand Lodge , on Dec . 5 th , 1 S 77 . There _ was a long and most interesting discussion on the proposition of the Rev . R . J . Simpson , G . C , that the 300 petitions in favour of the Grand Lodge of England seeking to obtain the initiation
in Germany of others than professing Christians be received" Lord Tenterden , our representative from the German Grand Lodges , declared that " The Three Globes Lodges was constituted in 1740 as a Christian Lodge . " Also that " when Freemasonry was first introduced into Germany last century it was constituted on the Christian
system of St . John . Now , it is quite evident this lodge and Grand Lodge became Christian only ; but was it so , and were other German Lodges Christian only from 1740 to 1750 ? If they had similar warrants to lodges in thiscountry , and the same books and Constitutions , I should like to know how these brethren could legally alter their unsectarian basis . W . J . HUGHAN .
575 ] THE INVERNESS CHARTER . I see Bro . Hughan ' s reply , and am obliged by the reference . Owing to the Elections , I cannot this week look into the matter ; but I would just remark , does he not prove too much ? If Bro . Gould be correct that the actual full recognition of the Third Degree is in Scotland confined to the last two decades of the eighteenth century—from
17 S 0 to 1 S 00—how is it that we have the word raised ' used in 1737 and 173 G , as if of common understanding and common use ? Had it a different signification then to what it has with us , Masonically , now ? If it had not , the inference is , I think , plain and incontestable—the word referred technically to the Third Degree . I quite understand Bro . D . M . Lyon ' s argument as regards the 1721 Desaguliers '
theory , about which a good deal may be said ; but 1 confess I cannot realize this later suggestion at all , or even conceive what it means , or to what it tends . As regards the Third Degree being " Modern , " this is begging the whole question . The third edition of the Sloane MS . contains a recent study of it , which seems to show that
chorographically even the MS . may date from 1 CS 0 , and archaically it is clearly mid seventeenth century . If that is conceded by " experts , " as I believe it will be , the argument that the Third Degree is the result of the Revival in 1717 only must fall to the ground . "Verburn sat sapientibus , " that is , " bright Masons . " MASONIC STUDENT .
The Princess of Wales has forwarded a picture of considerable value from Marlborough House to thc Princess Alice Memorial Hospital at Eastbourne . This hospital was opened some years since by her Royal Highness and the Prince of VVales , and has always been regarded with great interest by the different members of the Royal Family .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
ffiraft Jttasottru . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met on the 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among
those in attendance were Bros .. K . F . Jordan , W . M . ; Fromholtz , S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Hakim , acting S . D . ; Steng , acting J . D . ; Hudson , I . G . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Maskell and Lange were duly raised to the Degree of M . M . Among the visitors were Bros . F . Smith , S . D . 1305 ; R . Raymond , 1305 ; and O . H . Arnold , 10 ( U . S . ) . Several communications having been read , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . — The usual meeting of the above lodge took place at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , on Wednesday , the Sth inst . There was present a very large attendance of the brethren of the Iodge , and also a numerous gathering of Past Masters and brethren from the metropolitan lodges . The principal event of the evening was the installation ,
by Bro . Terry , P . M ., of Bro . J . H . Pringle , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction in connection with the above lodge , as W . M . of the lodge for the year 1885-6 . The ceremony of installation having been performed in Bro . Terry's usual impressive manner , Bro . Pringle appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Gaisford , S . W . ; Palmer , J . VV . ; Daniels , P . M ., Treasurer ;
Breden , P . M ., Secretary ; Bull , S . D . ; Clements , J . D . ; Shepperd , I . G . ; Timson , D . C . ; Varcoe and Passfield , Stewards , and Bowler , as Tyler . At the conclusion of thc investiture , Bro . F . Robinson was presented with a magnificent Past Master's jewel for his services during the past
year . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the large banqueting room , where a choice repast was provided by the host , Bro . P . Frankland , at which , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and received , the 26 th installation of this prosperous lodge was brought to a successful termination .
DUDLEY . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 252 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , Stone-street . Present : Bros . G . T . Owen , W . M . ; Jas . Turner , S . W . ; Robert Stevenson , J . W . ; W . E . Walker , P . M ., Treas . ; Samuel Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Baggott , S . D . ; W . Warham , J . D . ; M . Smith , D . C . ; Wm . Swallow , I . G . ; Francis Garner , Tyler ; S . Spittle , Asst . Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . R . G .
Walker , I . P . M . ; Edwin Turner , Wm . Smith , Wm . Waring , and T . F . Higgs ; Bros . Hy . Baggott , T . P . Hanson , John Bywater , E . Pewtress , H . Swinchatt , E . J . Lloyd , E . J . Chambers , James Jones , G . G . Brown , J . H . Jevons , A . J . Baird , J . Sidaway , R . Preece , and Thomas While ( after initiation ) . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Waldron , Prov . G . A . D . C . ; Wm . Perry , jun ., S . W . 564 ; and Walter J . Chambers , 376 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas While , and being favourable , he was regularly initiated into the mysteries
and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., who performed the work in good style , and afterwards delivered the charge in an impressive manner . Bro . George Morgan , whose name was on the agenda as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was unavoidably absent , so that ceremony was necessarily deferred till next meeting .
The general business being duly disposed of , and the visiting brethren having expressed their "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and all assembled at banquet , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily proposed and responded to , and the pleasure and gratification of the brethren much enhanced by recitation and song .
RUGBY . —Lodge of Rectitude ( No . 502 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . J . Lawrence , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and passed , the ballot was taken for Mr . J . W . Clarke ,
who being duly elected was then initiated by theW . M ., the charge being given most impressively by Bro . Richardson , P . M . By command of the W . M . thebrethren were called off to refreshment , and on their return Bros . Payneand Bromwich were duly passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Chamberlain , P . M .
and Sec , the Tracing Board in the First Degree being ably given by Bro . T . Hipwell , P . M . Bro . Brooks , P . M . 502 , P . P . G . S . B ., acted as I . P . M . A vote of thanks to the Auditors , Bros . Bird and Patey , was proposed by the W . M . and carried unanimously , for their kindness in auditing the lodge accounts , which showed a most satisfactory balance .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 521 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in the Freemasons Hall , Fitz William-street . Present : Bros . J . W . Turner , W . M . ; Abraham Armitage , S . W . ; Abraham Graham , J . W . ; James Brierley , Treas . ; James Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Sterry , J . D ., S . Butterworth , Org . ; George Jackson , A . D . C ; Humphrey Wood , I . G . ; George Marshall , P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M ., P . P .
G . J . D . ; George Horsfall , P . M . ; John B . Matthewman , I . P . M . ; Wm . Henry Jessop , P . M . ; Henry Shaw , P . M . ; William Wood , E . A . Beaumont , J . Swallow , J , W . White , J . Firth , S . Crossley , J . W . Sawden , Seth Dalton , and the following visitors : Bros . Geo . H . Robinson , W . M . 275 ; James Kaye , P . M . 275 ; R . H . Inman , 275 ; James Hopwood , I . P . M . 439 ; Henry Blackburn , S . VV . S 27 and T . K . Robinson , l . G . 827 .
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The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous regular meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for two candidates , which in both cases proved favourable . Mr . Thomas Harrison was initiated into our mysteries in a very impressive manner by Bro . Geo . Marshall , P . M . Bros . Dalton and Swallow answered the test questions leading to the Second Degree
were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . S . Dalton was passed by Bro . W . H . Jessop , P . M ., and Bro . J . Swallow by Bro . J . Turner , W . M . ; the S . VV . presenting and explaining the working tools . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Jessop , P . M ., proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . John Varley , Past S . D ., Mayor of Huddersfield ,
on the great bereavement he had sustained by the death of a daughter . The proposition was seconded and carried . The W . M . also instructed the Secretary to write to Bro . Eccles , S . D ., and convey the sympathy of the brethren with him on the death of his wife . The thanks of the brethren were given to Bro . Sterry , J . D ., for a handsome present to the lodge . The W . M . proposed , and
Bro . George Marshall , P . M ., seconded , that the sum of 10 guineas be given to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund ( Males ) , which was unanimously carried . "Hearty good wishes" having been given by the visitors , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , when the brethren adjourned to supper , on the conclusion of
which the usual toasts , including "| The Newly-initiated , " were proposed and responded to . Bros . J . Varley , P . M . ; Allen Jackson , P . M . ; Jas . Kaye , P . M . 275 ; Henry Blackburn , S . W . S 27 ; and others entertained the brethren with some capital sonjjs , Bro . B . Walker accompanied them on the piano in his usual masterly manner .
FOLKESTONE—Temple Lodge ( No . 558 ) . — This lodge met at the Town Hall on the 7 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Joseph , W . M . ; Petts , S . VV . ; Crane , J . W . ; Holbein , P . M ., Treas . ; Kennett , P . M ., Sec ; Flint , S . D . ; Waite , J . D . ; Goddard , I . G . ; Sherwood , Hart , Francis , and Klatt , Past Masters ; Bros . Cole , Jenner , Worsell , Goulden , Eldridge , and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Sherwood , jun ., English , and Griffin , which proving unanimous , they were then initiated in a masterly manner by the W . M . The lodge was then called off for refreshments . On resuming labour Bros . Jenner and Goulden answered the questions for passing , were instructed , and retired . The lodge then opened in the Second Degree , and , at request of
the W . M ., Bro , Francis , P . M ., took the chair and passed Bros . Jenner and Goulden to the Second Degree . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to the W . M ., Bros . Joseph Hart , I . P . M . ; and Crane , J . VV ., for the handsome presents they had made to the lodge , the same being a new chair each for the S . W ., J . W . ; and a kneeling stool . After the lodge closed the brethren adjourned to' the new Queen ' s Hotel , and the usual toasts concluded a very pleasant evening .
CHIPPENHAM . —Lansdowne Lodge of Unity ( No . 626 ) . —An interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., on the occasion of the initiation of Bro . J . M . Swayne , of New College , Oxford , and The Island , Wilton , Wilts , who was proposed by Bro . F . H . Goldney , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., and seconded by Bro . the Right Hon . Earl Cowley , W . M ., P . P . G . J . D . The large gathering of
brethren included V . W . Bro . Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., M . P ., D . P . G . M . Wilts ; Bros . F . H . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; E . Eyres , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Dr . Briscoe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Rev . Canon Millar , P . M . 592 , P . P . G . C ; G . Collen , P . M . 1363 ; Dr . Sudlow , P . M . 1363 ; Rev . H . K . Anketell , Chap . ; J . Lane , Treas . ;
E . R . Henley , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Rev . G . Elliott , and many other brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . Alexander , P . M . 197 ; G . Prior Goldney , S . W . 259 ; and His . Honour Judge J . T . Goldney , from British Guiana . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . F . H . Goldney , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . This very flourishing lodge holds a leading position amongst provincial lodges .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros , the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . Chap . Middx ., W . M . ; Briggs , S . W . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . G . S . Middx ,, acting J . W . ; the Rev . L . D . Orsey , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Chaplain ; W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M .,
Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M ., Secretary ; Gurney , S . D . ; Bunn , acting J . D . ; H . Jenkins , I . G . ; and others . The visitors were Bros . Tanqueray , W . M . 1965 ; and Wilde , 1820 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros , the Rev . S . Buller , M . A ., and J . A . Alleyne were impressively raised to the Third Degree by
the W . M . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Alleyne , 956 , as a joining member , and it pr » ved unanimous . The revised bye-laws were then read and approved . The sum of five guineas being voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be placed on the list of Bro . W . Taylor , P . M ., Steward at the forthcoming Festival , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .
FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., when , in the absence of Bro . Bell , W . M . ) Bro . James Harper , I . P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., presided , supported as follows : Bros . James Routledge , S . W . ; F- I " Allatt , J . W . ; R . Wilson , P . M ., Sec ; W . J . Harvey , S . D . ; [ . . Dickson , I . D . ; B . Craig , I . G . ; J . Johnston .
Tyler ; Daniel Tolson , J . Wilkinson , James Garnett , anu Wm . Swain . The lodge was opened and the minutes passed , when the acting Master called upon the Secretary to read , the bye-laws , that no member might plead ignorance of them . The following brethren were then announced as visitors from SunSauare . and Compasses Lodge , No . " 9 »
, & c .: Bros . George Kyrie , W . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; John Vi" , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Sandwith , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W .. Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 1 G 60 , P . G . J . W . ; R . Miller , S . VV ., W . C . Johns , J . W . ; A . Parker ; Dr . Jas . McNab ; George Starkey ; Harold Bonser , 460 ; Ed . Dryden , 1400 , an " others . , . » The visitors having been admitted , the Present ana fa = \