Contents.

CONTENTS .

R ITORTS OF MASONIC MKKTIN ' . ' . Srr . itl Masonry ' } Rmal Arch ' -J Mark Masonry •¦ " 5 Knit ? nts Temple - ' O . dcr of Sr . Lawrence 1 - ' North Africa ¦••¦ V "'"""''"

., . ; Laving the Foundation Mono cf a Masonic temple at Can" t ' erburv •¦¦ " ¦ , Account of Masonic l-. mhlems at ihe \ JM ol Cleopatra s Needle - ¦ ¦ ¦ , ¦• . ; I 2 7 provincial Grand Chapter ol Moninouthsiure i -7 Reviews " 7 LlAllEltS » -0

C ororH-si'O vDB- . _ : — Bro . 1- B . Monckton 129 OiKil ' ilicalions of a Gt ' . uul Treasurer 120 Masonic Rega'ia 129 Roval Masonic Pi'pi ' . s' Assistance I ' uml ¦ . 120 Masonic Charity 129 Bro . Wilson and the Ijoys' Sclit . 'o : 13 ° Lodges of ii'KtrncIion 130 The April F . Uclions 13 c

Uniformity of Kitn-I 13 ° The Royal Arch Degree 130 The" Knife and Fork" Degree ' 3 ° Truro Cathedral ' 3 ° Queries ' 3 ° Masonic Notes and Queries ' 3 ° Obituary ' _ Masonic and General Tidings J 3 l Lodge Meetings for Next Week 13 . 2 Advertisements' i ., ii ., lit ., iv ., v ., vi .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

( Craft fHasonru . CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —The usual monthly meeting- of the ; above lodge took pHce on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at thc Guildhall Tavern , Bro . P . McCarthy , W . W ., in tbe chair , supported by the following ' officers a ' ml Past Masters : Bros . E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts . ; B . B . Urayshaw , P . M . and P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; J . Gaskell , P . M . ; J . Dorton , P . M . and Treasurer ; F . Brian ,

I . P . M . ; H . Taplay , S . W . ; J . T . K . Job , J . W . ; James Mitchell , Hon . Sec ; W . Nevin , J . D . ; A . Mason , I . G . ; and M . Sherwin , Organist . Aniouj the visitors were Bros . T . Barnes , P . M . 554 ; W . Vancr , W . M . 14 . 72 ; A . J . Manning , P . M . 1472 ; W . T . Turner , P . M . 1472 ; G . Dix , 1421 ; M . Balls , 77 ; J . Black , 1728 ; J . Thomas , 174 : C . Jolly { Freemason ); ; ir , d others . The business

before the lodge was the balloting for of Captain J . B . Thomas , which proving unanimous , that gentleman was duly initiated into tbe brotherhood with the usual ceremonies . Bio . Webb was then p ^ ss . 'd lo the Second Degree . Both ceremonies wcie performed by the W . M . with that perfect finish that makes the working of the Capper Lodge such a treat to witness . Bro . Brnyshaw was then

presented with a very handsome Past'I reinsurer ' s jewel as a mark of respect for the manner in which he bad for several years carried out tbe duties of that office in the lodge , and he returned thanks . Tbe death of Bro . B . Norman having necessitated tbe clcclio-i ol -mother Tyler , Bro . Page , an old P . M . of the lodge , was unanimously elected to that office , and invested by the W . M . Tbe lodqe was then

closed , and the brethren sat down to a superb banquet , which having been thoroughly enjoyed , the W . M . gave tbe usual Masonic t . asts , which were heartily responded to . Bro . Dorton briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M , " who , he said , conducted tbe business of the lodge in such a manner as showed that be was determined to do his duty , and which was pleasing to every member of tbe lodge . ( Applause . ) The W . M ., in reply , thanked them

most sincerely for the toast , and assured them that he hail endeavoured to maintain the lodge in its place among the lodges of the metropolis . He had no idea of saving money in the lodge , all he wanted was to place the Master who succeetled him clear of all dibt or liabilities . Tbe lodge was his mother lodge , in its welfare his whole pride was centred , and he felt confident that there was a great anil successful future before it . With those few remarks he

begged to thank them for the toast . ' 1 he next toast was that of " The Initiate , " and Bro . Thomas returned thanks inan excellent speech . The toast of "The Past Masters " followed , and Bro . Hi inn responded . The toast of " The Visitors" followed , and in ghingit the W . M . paid a high compliment to Bro . Barnes , who , he said , as a Preceptor bad done more to place tbe working of their rituals on a

sound basis than any other Mason in London . Bro . Barnes replied , and , in the course of an eloquent address , spoke of the excellent working he had seen that night in the lodge , and ihe true Masonic feeling exhibited by the brethren of it in their handsome support of the Charities . He wished them all the success they deserved , and cordially thanked them for coupling bis name with the toast .

Bros . Vance , Manning , Turner , Thomas , and Jolly also responded , and then the toast of " Tbe Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most interesting and enjoyable evening . t BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . 'J'he first regular meeting under the new W . M . was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . The brethren

not in onice having taki 11 I heir places , the Director of Ceremonies marshalled the officers in thc ante . room , who entered the bail at 7 . 40 , and the lodge was at once opened hy Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins , W . M . /' assisted by Bios . P . Graham , I . P . M . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; T . Wilton , P . M . and D . C . ; Hunt , S . W . ; Rndway , ] . W . ; Cater , Sec . ;

Mercer , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; Ames , I . G . ; Peach and P . E . Wilton , Stewards . There were also present Past Masters F . Wilkinson , Brown , Hubie , Mitchell , Capt . p « l Floyd , and Clark ; C . Wilkinson , Past J . W . ; and many members . Among the visitors were Bros . J . J . Dutton , P . M . 855 ; and Willson , J . D . 53 . The minutes ° f last meeting having been read and confirmed , by request

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of thc W . M ., Bro . Mercer , Secretary of the lodge of instruction , reported the proceedings of _ that body on February the iSth . Bro . J . G . Wilton was then examined as to his proficiency , which proved very satisfactory ; he was , therefore , entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , the candidate was readmitted and passed as a F . C . ; by the W . M ., who also

gave the charge and the lecture on the Second Tracing Board . The symbolism of the working tools was explained by the I . G . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On the proposition of Bro . Ashley , seconded by Bro . T . Wilton , a sum of money was voted from the funds sufficient with previous donations to qualify the lodge as Vice-President of the Boys' School ,

and on the proposition of Bro . F . Wilkinson , seconded by Bro . Mitchell , the sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to the Girls ' School , to be added to the list of Bro . E . T . Payn , who will attend as a Steward . A candidate for initiation was proposed and seconded by Bros . Moutrie and C . Wilkinson . Bro . F . Wilkinson reported that Bro . Charmbury , whu was initiated , passed , antl raised in this lodge last year ,

previous to his departure for Natal , bad written ta bis friends in England , giving a most favourable account of his reception among the members of thc Craft in the colony , and of " the position which his connection with it had enabled him to assume . Some time having been spent in discussing matters connected with the internal working of the lodge , the proceedings were brought to a close at 9 . 40 .

"WARRINGTON . —Gilbert Grcenall Lodge ( No . 125 , ) . —A meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Bros . D . W . Finnev , as W . M . ; J . H . Galloway , S . W . ; S . Wallhead , J . W . ; T . Hutchinson , S . D . ; Geo . Cropper , J . D . ; W . Taylor , I . G . ; J . Jones , Stewartl ; Domville , Tyler ; Woods , P . M . ; Edelston , P . M .: lohn , Baird , George Mackey , John Jones

Fairhurst , J . H . Potter , A . F . G , Potter , John Bailow , James Smethurst , Arthur Paitin , James O'Brien , Jos . Shilcock , W . Reid , and Henry Hoi'It . Visitors : Bros . J . Paul Rylands , 1356 ; R . Coxey , and L . T . Esstham , 333 . Bro . D . W . Finney , P . M ., Prov . G . D . Cers . West Lane ., I . P . M . and Secretary , took the chair in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . T . H . Sutton , and opened the lodge ; after

which the minutes of the last meeting were reatl and confirmed . Several communications were read by the acting Secretary , and the necessary action ordered thereupon . Bro . Wallhead , J . W ., moved that fifteen guineas be voted out of thc funds of the lodge in augmentation of Bro . Sir Gilbert Greenall ' s Stewards' list , which was unanimously and cordially carried . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , under the presidency of

the acting W . M ., Bro . Finney . The good things provided being disposed of , the Chairman gave in quick succession thc usual loyal toasts , which were followed hy those of a more intimate character . The S . W ., Bro . Galloway , responded very gracefully for "The W . M . and Officers . " Bro . J . Paul Rylands answered for "The Visitors , " and the meeting terminated about ten o'clock , after a most enjoyable evening' spent in the greatest good fellowship .

¦ LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The monthly meeting of this old and prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Corbett , in the chair , supported by the following officers anil members : Bro . F . Barnett , I . P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; Rev . Phillip Pinnington , P . M . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . G .

S . B . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M ., M . C . ; Thos . Whalley , S . W . ; H . W . Parry , J . W . ; Robt . Collings , Sec . ; W . H . Vernon , S .-D . ; Jos . Jenaway , J . D . ; A . B . liwart , Organist ; M . Davis , I . G . ; M . Howath , S . ; David Canglty , S . ; B . Parry , Thos . Watkins , T . Grindell , G . J . Harper , George Duggle , J . Wilson , T . Haliburton , A . Samuels , R . H . Waggett , John Williams , James White , G . C . Beecham ,

H . Hyman , R . Weale , M . W . Thornton , J . Travis , 11 . Roberts , John Pye , J . P . Jones , David Oliphant , Jos . Messenger , J . N . Pendleton , and others . Visitors : J . R . Bottomley , W . M . 16 75 ; C . S . Dean , S . D . 1289 ; H . Williams , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; John Peters . P . M . 597 , P . P . G . S . W . North Wales and Shropshire ; W . Gick , P . M . 175 6 ; Robt . Fairclough , Sec . 1675 ; John Lee , 1675 ; Jos . Woods ,

16 75 ; Wm . Heap , 1609 and 594 ; and P . H . Lyons , 594 . The lodge was opened at 6 p . m ., when the minutes of thc previous meeting were read ami confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Richard P . Curry , Daniel Smith , and John Sutherland , ar . d in each case they were declared duly elected . Owing to unavoidable circumstances none of the gentlemen were present . Bros .

Duggle , Nosted , and Lee , of Lodge 1675 , being desirous of going forward , and having giving proof of their proficiency , tetired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when the above brethren were re-admilted and passed to the Degree of F . C . by tbe W . M ., tbe tools being explained by the S . W . The lodge was then lowered down to the First Degree , when tbe Treasurer gave notice that

at tbe next meeting he should propose that the sum of £ 20 be voted from the funds of the lodge for the R . M . B . I . for Boys . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by tbe visitors , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to supper in the old lodge room . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Barnett , I . P . M ,, proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " antl spoke of his

great zeal for Masonry , he having now to travel over fifty miles to attend the lodge . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Corbett , in reply , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner they had received the toast , and assured them that although he had removed to Manchester he should attend the lodge regularly during his yearof office and for years to come . Bro . Peters responded for " The Visitors . " In the intervals of the toasts Bros . Dean , Lee , Davis , and Thornton entertained the brethren with some

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good vocalism , whilst Bro . Fairclough contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by playing a number of tunes on wine glasses . BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 8 th inst . The lodge was opened at 8 . 15 , by Bro . T . . Johnston , W . M ., supported by Bros . H . Gore , I . P . M . ;

H . C . Hopkins , P . M . and Secretary ; Davis . P . M . and Treasurer ; Dr . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W ., & c . ; Rev . Sanderson , S . W . ; C . Bush . P . M . and J . W . ; Mercer and Robinson as Deacons ; Gill as I . G . ; and Radway , J . W . 41 , as a visitor . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the chair was taken by Dr . H . Hopkins , who examined five Entered Apprentices as to their profici- .

ency , and this being declared satisfactory , they were entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . Bros . S . Wilson , D . C . . Ingle , G . H . Bernard , J . L . Hamilton , and F . C . Berry were re-introduced , passed as Fellow Crafts , and received thc charge appertaining to the Degree . The lodge-having

been resumed in the First Degree , Bro . Johnston , W . M ., again took his chair . The sum of five guineas was voted for the Girls' School , to be put on the list of Bro . E . T . Payne as a Steward at the approaching festival . Other business of a private nature was transacted , and the lodge was closed at ten p . m ., when the brethren adjourned to the Grand Hotel for supper .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge' ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above distinguished lodge took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at Bro . Tucker ' s house , the Lord Ragan , Burrage-road , and was a most liberally attended and successful gathering . The esteemed W . M ., Bro . Lloyd , whose oldest son had just arrived at the age of manhood , having at tbe last meeting

proposed him for initiation , and the lodge having unanimously accepted the proposition , now had the pleasure of initiating him into the privileges and mysteries of Freemasonry , which ceremony having been properly carried out , Bro . Richardson , the W . M . ' s son-in-law , and Bro . EUis were , after examination , raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . The lodge was honoured by a

visit from Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., and P . G . D . of England , and Bro . Baron de Worms . Bro . Boord , being a P . G . Officer , was received with grand honours , and took his position on the ri ght of the W . M . At this moment thc lodge presented a grand and picturesque appearance , there being a rare muster of Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers in their collars and insignia of office , and W .

and Past Masters of the neighbouring lodges . Amongst those present beside the distinguished Orethren just named were Bros . W . Tongue , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; C . Coupland , P . P . G . | . W . Kent ; K . Denton , Sec , and P . P . S . D . Kent ; T . Smith , P . G . G . P . Kent ; T . Hastings , P . P . G . P . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; J . M . Dougall , P . M . ; C . Ellis , P . M . ; T . Vincent , P . M . ; H . Butter , P . M . ; J .

Chapman , S . W . ; H . Mason , S . D . ; R . Edmonds , J . D . ; H . Pryce , I . G . ; T . Reece , D . C ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; \ V . A . Weston , P . M . 133 6 ; Eugene Swcnv , S . W . 716 : J . Wilkins , S . W . 700 ; J . Smythe , P . S . W . 1789 ; G . Beaver , S . D . 700 ; C . Buckland , 1536 ; A . Gifford , 700 ; T . Seaward , 147 ; J . Carty , 700 ; J . Swanson , 700 ; T . Hosegood , 13 ; J . Aillud , 61 ^; S . Weiss ,

706 ; J . H . Roberts , I . G . 700 ; W . Holleyman , J . D . 153 6 ; H . De Gray , 706 ; J . Purnell , 153 O ; M . Kaul , 1472 ; W . Moulder , S . W . 829 ; R . Navlor , 700 ; H . Syer , J . W . 13 ; R . Beaver , 700 ; A . H . Hill , 700 ; C . Jolly , 913 { Freemason ); and others . At the conclusion of the business , the lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren sat down to an elegantly served banquet , under

the direction of Bro . Tucker , and after partaking of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured . To that of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . Boord , whose name hatl been coupled with the toast , said , as a P . Officer of Grand Lodge , it afforded him great pleasure to have his name coupled with so impoitant a toast . It was now some years since he was in offire , but when

there he bad had many opportunities of seeing the admirable manner in which Lord Carnarvon carried out the duties of Pro Grand Master , and it would be impossible to have one more energetic or more suitable for that distinguished position than their noble and esteemed brother . He was pleased to be able to congratulate the lodge on its excellent working . He must also congratulate the W . M .

upon the fact of his having initiated his own son into B ' reemasonry . In his experience it was unique for a Master to have such an opportunity , and he heartily congratulated him upon it . He felt fsure their young brother would take the excellent lessons of morality he had that night beard to heart , and profit by them . As for their kind wishes to himself , he trusted some day , when the pressure

of business would be somewhat relaxed , that he should be able to resume his active connection with Masonry . He delighted in it because it offered all the brotherhood a platform where they could meet independent of cither political or religious opinions . There religion and politics were tabooed , and all met upon one platform of equality and brotherly love . After a few words of congratulation and

thanks , our distinguished brother resumed his scat amid cheers . After Bro . Tongue hatl responded for " The Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers , " to that of " The Visitors " Bro . Baron De Worms responded , and said that the only claim he had upon them was the innate spirit of Masonry that prompted them to couple his name with the toast , for he was in himself a very humble Mason ,

although not a very young one . He attributed his reception to the generous feeling that prompted every brother to welcome a friend and brother amongst them , and was proud of the opportunity of making the acquaintance of the brethren of the Pattison Lodge , and trusted soon to have the honour of being with them again . Bro . Hayes , I . P . M ., then proposed "Thc Health of the W . M ., " and , in ,