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are opposed to our own . But it is some consolation for us to know that if the Grand Lodge of Illinois is favourable to the pretensions of Quebec , that view is not shared in by the whole body of Illinois Craftsmen . We furnished evidence of this last week , in the shape of an excerpt from an article from the 1 ' oice of Masonry for the current month , the writer of which argues reasonably enough that " ihe American doctrine of exclusive jurisdiction "

cannot be " rightfully exacted as an obligalion , except from those whose assent thereto has been expressly given . " He gives it likewise as his opinion , formed not hastily , but " upon considerable research and mature reflection , " that " this doctrine of coercion , on formation of Grand Lodges , as well as afterwards on lodges not assenting , or on their affiliations , is fundamentally and radically wrong , " and he illustrates the force of this opinion

" by the very inability of the Grand Lodge of Quebec to enforce its constitution , laws , and edicts in the foreign lodges , except by the attempt of revolutionary acts of isolation and oppression . " Here , then , we have an Illinois brother , a well-known contributor to the Voice of Masonry , theorgan of Illinois Masonic opinion , setting himself in direct opposition to the course recommended and adopted by the Grand Lodge of which he is a member ,

and on grounds which even the ablest and most determined advocate of the Quebec case will find it difficult to disturb . However , to us who view the disturbance from afar , and are only in the remotest degree influenced by it , the issue , as we have said , seems clear enough . It is evident also from these opinions , which we quoted last week from the Voice of Masonry , as well as from the still more important declaration just issued by the Grand Master

of New York in his annual address on the ist inst ., that , though we are so far removed from the scene of the disturbance , and so little likely to be in any way affected by il , we are very far from standing alone in our belief that the procedure of the Grand Lodge of Quebec in excommunicating our Anglo-Montreal lodges is as unconstitutional as it is unfraternal . The judgment of the Grand Master of New York is weighty enough , and he

has declared against the course followed by Quebec , while the Voice of Masonry , though it would no doubt act impartially in admitting into its columns different sets of opinions , would not open them to writers whose views were unlikely to command a fair amount of respect from its readers . It is to be hoped that those views will not be altogether without their influence in Quebec , and that at an early period we shall find that Grand Lodge once again obeying the dictates of reason and common sense .

* # * WE are pleased to learn from the published proceedings of the Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury , New Zealand , held in the St . Augustine Hall on the 15 th April , that steps are being taken in that jurisdiction to establish a Widows and Orphans' Fund . The Committee appointed to consider the question handed in their report at the

meeting referred to , the several clauses of which were submitted to the brethren , and accepted without hesitation by them . The first of these was to the effect "That it is desirable that a Widows and Orphans ' Fund be established ; " while the second defined the means for establishing and maintaining it , the said means arising from a payment of " one shilling per member per annum from each lodge in the district ;"

from " benevolent contributions" by the brethren generally ; and from " an annual vote of £ 20 per annum from the District Grand Lodge . " The establishment of such an association will necessitate certain alterations in the District Grand Lodge Bye-laws , and it has been agreed that the said alterations shall be referred to the Standing Committee and the members of the Widows and Orphans' Committee .

Thus it only remains that this joint Committee should draft their scheme of alterations , and that the District Grand Lodge should approve them , for the proposed Fund to be established and placed in working trim , when we have no doubt the brethren will have an opportunity of demonstrating the wisdom of the course they have pursued . We congratulate our New Zealand brethren under the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury on the truly fraternal character of their latest proceedings .

* * * OUR worthy contemporary , the Freemasons' Repository , of Providence , Rhode Island , U . S . A ., must forgive us for pointing out that it is slightly behind the time in its record of events . It mentions in its May issue among its items of " Masonic News , " under the head of " England , " that

" the one hundredth anniversary of Tyrian Lodge , the oldest Masonic lodge in the Province of Derby , was celebrated on April gth ultimo . " It is rather unfortunate , as regards the accuracy of this announcement , that the said centenary celebration of the Tyrian Lodge should have taken place on the Oth April , 1885 .

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WE must take this opportunity of congratulating our Indiana brethren on the success which attended the proceedings of their Grand Lodge at its biennial meeting in the Masonic Hall , Indianapolis , on the 25 th ult . The attendance was unusually numerous , though the greater part of the business transacted was of the usual character . But there was one particular which distinguished it from previous meetings , and which will make it always

memorable in the annals of Indiana Masonry . The remaining portion of the sum due by Grand Lodge on the Masonic Hall was cancelled , and the Craft in this State now have the satisfaction of knowing that their headquarters are absolutely and entirely their own property . There are , no doubt , many other Grand Lodges in the United States , to which the Grand

Lodge of Indiana will be , for some time lo come , a subject of envy and admiration . Let us , however , hope that at no very distant date they , too , will be as fortunately placed as Indiana is now , and be as able to look back with pride upon the day when their last item of indebtedness for their halls and accessories was cancelled .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of East Anglia.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF EAST ANGLIA .

This lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Monday , 7 th inst ., at six o ' clock , when the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , the Prov . G . M ., presided . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn , Deputy P . G . M ., and about 40 brethren attended . The minutes of the Grand Lodge at Norwich were confirmed , and the

roll of lodges was called over and thc reports of the Worshipful Masters presented , which were generally satisfactory , showing a slight increase in the province during the year . The Treasurer ( Bro . Col . Bignold ) presented his report , and the report of the Board of General Purposes was also read , showing a balance in favour of the province .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of East Anglia.

Bro . Colonel Bignold was re-elected Treasurer . The Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as follows : — Bro . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap . ... ... Prov , D . G . M . „ C . Geldard , P . M . Isaac Newton Lodge ... Prov . G . S . W . „ S . R . Anness , P . M . Albert Victor ... ... Prov . G . J . W . (

,, a . Anningson , VV . M . Isaac iNewton ... ... frov . J . IVI . U . „ E . C . Crate , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Constantine ... Prov . G . S . O . „ A . H . Moyes , W . M . York ... ... Prov . G . J . O . „ F . B . Shepherd , Chelmer ... ... Prov . G . Chap . ,, R . Feek , Albert Victor ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ J . Bond , W . M . Youell ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg .

„ IV . Iracy , Albert victor ... ... ... Prov . ( r . bee . „ C . A . B . Bignold , M . O . Walpole ... ... Prov . G . S . D . ,, F . Hallows , P . M . Beaconsfield ... ... Prov . G . J . D . ,, ] . G . Mills , W . M . Constantine ... ... Prov . G . I . of W . „ " I . C . Chittock , J . W . Walpole ... ... Prov . G . D . of C .

„ E . Hills , S . W . York ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . ,, A . C . Durrant , S . W . Chelmer ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ G . B . Courtney , J . W . Isaac Newton ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br , „ T . W . Smith , Chelmer ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . ,, R . Clowes , S . W . Constantine ,.. ... Prov . G . I . G .

V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN , D . P . G . M ., nominated the Right Hon . the Lord Henniker for re-appointment by the M . W . G . M . M . M . as Provincial Grand Master for the ensuing three years . He remarked that he thought if they searched the world through they would not find a brother for the important post of P . G . M . in whom they had greater confidence or who had done more for the furtherance of Mark Masonry . ( Hear , hear . ) The nomination having been seconded by Bro . Colonel BIGNOLD , and carried by acclamation , The R . W . PROV . GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren for the heart '

ness with which his name had been received by them . If their recommendation was confirmed by the M . W . G . M . M . M ., he promised , as he had done in the past , to do all he could for the welfare of Mark Masonry in the Province of East Anglia . ( Applause . ) He had been pleased to hear so satisfactory an account of the condition of the lodges under his rule , and he had no doubt that the acceptance by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales oi

the position of Grand Master of the Order would have the effect of increasing their prosperity . H . R . H . had appointed the ist of July , in London , for his installation , and he trusted that their province would be well represented on the occasion . ( Hear , hear . ) He reminded the brethren that the Grand Lodge of England would hold a Moveable Grand Lodge at Norwich during the show week in July , and he hoped that the brethren would show their appreciation of so distinguished an honour by attending in

large numbers . H . R . H . would be at Sandringham at the time , and it was hoped he would be present at the meeting ; but his Royal Highness ' s engagements were so numerous that it was not yet certain if he could find the time to do so . As regarded the cordial invitation of the Ipswich brethren to hold the next P . G . Lodge there , he should be happy to accept it , unless the P . G . Lodge sawany reason to the contrary . ( Applause . ) His lordship then mentioned that the revisinn of the Book of the Constitutions would

necessitate the revision of the bye-laws of the province , and he thought that should be done without delay . He thanked the W . M . and the officers of the Isaac Newton University Lodge for their reception , and also thanked a Brother , who desired to be nameless , for presenting a handsome set of collars . ( Applause . ) He likewise commended to the support of the brethren the Mark Benevolent Fund , and said he trusted that the Stewards who had undertaken to represent the province would be well supported .

A conversation then took place in reference to the arrangements for the Moveable Grand Lodge at Norwich , the burden of which , his LORDSHIP said , ought not to fall entirely on the Walpole Lodge . Bro . Col . BIGNOLD , as representing the lodge , said they had been unable at present to ascertain what would really be required of them j and

it was eventally decided that , as soon as this was known , a circular should be sent to the lodges in the province asking for their support . Prov . Grand Lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and between 20 and 30 brethren afterwards dined together at the Lion Hotel , a sumptuous repast being provided by the host , Bro . Moyes . In the course of the evening a subscription was inauguarted on behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund , and realised the sum of £ 10 ios .

Records Of Old Lodges.

RECORDS OF OLD LODGES .

THE APOLLO LODGE , YORK .

BY I 5 RO . T . 13 . WHYTEHEAD . There stood once , and not so many years ago either , in Coney-street , in the city of York , an ancient hostelrie , famous in the history of the city , notable in the old coaching days , and having many political and social traditions about it dear to the inhabitants of the northern metropolis . This was the George Hotel , one of the principal inns and posting houses within

the walls . It was a beautiful old building of the Jacobean period , its front covered with elaborate mouldings , stained glass in some of its windows , and altogether well worthy of preservation . But like many another relic of the past it was ruthlessly destroyed a few years ago to make way for a hideous brick erection , with plate glass windows and architecture after the cheap drapery order , and all the present rising generation know of it must

be gathered from the etching by Cave ( of which fortunately we have one in his beautiful collection ) of its quaint exterior and of the interior ot one of its finest rooms . It was an extensive and comfortable old place , its front facing into Coney-street , the first storey ornamented with carved gables , and supported by pillars , whilst the back windows looked upon the river Ouse , which washed the lower stones of the retaining wall . Many a

wellknown York name ha ; been associated with the management of the George Hotel , and more than one family dates the foundation of its fortunes from an ancestor who was the jovial landlord of this well-known caravanserai . It was an hotel as early as 1 G 00 , for John Bilbowe , who was then the landlord , died in 1606 . Previously to that it had been a house of entertainment , under the signs successively ol the Bear and the Golden Lion . It was the

property of one John . Stephenson , Sheriff of York in 1573 , and it was sold by his widow to one Thomas Kaye , who was Sheriff in 1603 , and who seems to have made a good style of landlord . He is immortalised by John Taylor , the Water Poet , whose boat voyage from London to York is to be found in the reprint of his works published by Taylor ' s lour is related somewhat in the style of " Barnabee ' s Journal ! , "