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CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OF MASONIC M KETINCSCraft Masonry 3 " 9 Roval Arch 3 < ° Mark Masonry 37 1 Knights Templar 37 North Africa 37 Masonic Notes anil Queries 3 / 3 London Masonic Charity Association 37 3 of Benevolence 37

Loelge Provincial Grand Lodge of N . and E . Yorkshire 373 Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of West Yorkshire 373 Sublime Lodgeof Perfection , iJSr-o 313 Southampton Masonic Berevolent Association 373 Numbers and Strength 374 Masonic Honours 374 Profession and Practice 374 fToRRESI'ONnENCE : —

A . L . G . D . G . A . D . L'U 375 Masonic Medals 375 A Query 375 Reviews 375 Freemasonry in Norfolk 3 / g Wentworth Little Memorial 37 ° Provincial Grand Lodge of Ceylon 37 '' Leg-al Proceedings to Compel the Interment of a freemason ... 37 " Bro . Jones at Sea 377 Masonic and General Tidings 37 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 37 . Advertisements i ., ii-, HI , Iv ., v ., vi .

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Craft ilasomrg . LOYALTY LODGE ( No . 1607 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Alexandra Palace on Saturday last , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Webb , W . M ., when a large and influential body of Freemasons assembled to do honour to the installation of Bro . C . J . Perceval , V . P . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been reael and confirmed ,

thc report of the auditors on the financial positi-in of the lodge , which is eminently satisfactory , was received and adeipted . Bro . Webb then , addressing the lodge , said that he felt it to be his duty before he vacated the chair to return his best thanks to Bro . Brown , P . M ., for the able assistance which Bro . Brown had rendered him during his year of office , without which assistance he ( Bro .

Webb ) felt that he would not have been able to perform his duties in so satisfactory a way as coulel be desire ' . He , in conclusion , invested Bro . Brown , P . M ., with the collar of I . P . M . for the ensuing ceremony . Bro . Brown briefly acknowledged the compliment which the W . M . had paid him . The W . M . next recited the usual address to the brethren in relation to the annual electro of a Master .

The I . P . M . then presented Bro . C . [ . Perceval , V . P ., as W . M . elect , who , having signified his acquiescence in the regulations laid down in the Book of Constitutions ( recited to him by the Secretary ) , was then obligated as W . M . elect . By direction of the W . M ., the officers of the lodge vacated their chairs , which were then assumed by Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , as S . W . ; and C . Lacey , Prov . Grand

Officer Herts , as J . W . ; Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . Officer Herts , acting as Director of Ceremonies . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and the D . C . having presented the W . M . elect for thc benefits of installation , he was duly obligated , and thereafter installed by Bro . Webb into the chair of K . S . with the usual solemnities . The Board having saluted the new W . M ., was declared closed , and

the remainder of the brethren being re-admitted the ceremony was completed . The officers appointed for the ensuing year were as follows : Bros . Legge , P . M ., S . W . ; Bredel , J . W . ; Brown , P . M ., Treasurer ; Newton , P . M ., Secietary ; Knill , S . D . ; Jones , J . D . ; Carr , I . G . ; Newham , W . S . ; Roberts , D . C . ; anil Verry , Tyler . The manner in which the entire proceedings were

conducted reflected the highest credit on all concerned . The working of thc ritual by Bro . Webb left nothing to be desired , while the well known ability of Bro . Terry as a D . C . ensured the proper marshalling of the brethren under his guidance . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer ; It . H . Blatchford , W . M . 1196 ; K . W . Braine , P . M . 1471 ; J . Miller ,

174 ; Jas . Freeman , W . M , 142 G ; J . G . Stevens , P . M , 554 ; Thos . Hamer , S . D . 1426 ; A . E . Gladwell , J . W . 172 ; W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Cr . H . Stephens , 1623 ; Thos . G . J . Barnes , P . M . 933 ; F . Breuer , 204 ; Charles Searell , P . M . 1382 ; S . T . hi . ' Seddon , W . M . 174 ; Thos . Slaiter , 804 ; C . " Lacey , P . G . D . Herts ; J . Egan , P . M . 453 ; G . C . Coles ; W . D . Hodges , 1287 ; F . R . W . Hedges ,

Secretary R . M . I . Girl ? . ; F . Binckes , Secretary , K . M . I . Boys ; James Terry , Secretary R . M . Benevolent Imtitution ; H . Corlett , 610 , ( I . C ); W . D'Oyley ; M . L . R . Duquenoy , 1475 ; Morgan ; Sicvens ; and E C . Massey , P . M . 1297 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been closeel

in customary form , the brethren adjourned to the banquetroom , where a repast embracing all the delicacies of the season was provided by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and appeared to be fully appieciated by the brethren , for thc evening was far advanced before the servants left the room . As soon as this had been effected the chairman

proceeded to propose the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He first gave " The Queen and the Craft , " and said : I will not try to do that in which all others have failed , viz ., to add one iota to the loyalty with which this toast is received , He then gave " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ,

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M . W . G . M ., " and in doing so said : But few more words are required of rae on this toast , therefore I will content myself with saying that which you all know , that he is a thorough Englishman and gentleman , and while condecending and affable to those beneath him , none know better than he how to maintain the dignity and position of the heir to the throne of the grandest empire in the

world . The Chairman : The next two toasts , on account of the shortness of time , I will combine in one . They arc " The Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " Brethren , those who have had the privilege of attending Grand Lodge know how well the work is carried on there . Nobody could possibly fill the Prince of

Wales ' s chair , in his absence , better than the M . W . Pro ¦ Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon . As tor the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , he is always doing good somewhere . As regards the rest ofthe Grand Officers , Present and Past , they are too well known to you all to require any words from me . We had one ot the Grand Offiwho to account of ill

cers here to-night , , I regret say , on - ness at home , has been unable to remain , an J has begged me to ask you to accept his excuses . That brother is the Grand Treasurer , so we 11 known to you in connection with the Charities , no assembly for work in connection with those Charities appearing to be complete without the presence of Col . Creaton . ( Hear . ) Bro . Webb , I . P . M . : Brethren , foi the first time in my Masonic career a very

pleasing duty devolves upon me as the youngest initiated Past Master . I have in my office of I . P . M . to propose " The Health of our Newly-Installed W . M ., " and in doing so it becomes me to speak with the highest praise of him . It is pretty well known that thc Worshipful Master gives much of his time and his means in the service of

Freemasonry ( hear ); and I think we all feel assured that under his direction this lodge cannot fail of success . Brethren , I have not the gift of speech . making , an 1 if I had , I am sure no long speech is needed from me to call upon you to drink to the health of the W . M . The W . M . in reply said : Immediate Past Master and brethren , ! hardly know how to find words to express my thanks . Bro .

Webb ' s proposal has been received with such tokens of approval that I hope I have deserved something of them . I consider that I am an e-xtremely fortunate W . M . I come into office supported on my left by three Past Masters who cannot be excelled in Craft working , and besides , I have for my S . W . a brother who has already passed the Master ' s chair , and whose work in this loelge has been

such that should I ever require support I shall not have to look to him for it in vain . For my J . W . I have one who has been in that office for six months , owing to the unfortunate circumstance of one of our brethren having been taken from us . Owing to the peculiarity of the regulations of the lodge I could not advance him to the Senior Warden ' s chair , though what he has done

during the time he has been in office leaves nothing to be desired . Well , brethren , I suppose I must say something about myself . I have been six-and-twenty years a Mason , the first twenty-two years of that period were spent abroad . I never aspired to office until I came back to this country . Since I have taken office , since I have been affiliated by my friend and brother , Bro . Newton , I have

continually endeavoured to do my duty to the Institutions ; I have initiated two of my sons into Freemasonry , and I am sure they will turn out good men and true as long as they continue in Freemasonry , and if I had ten more I should introduce them also into Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) Tire Worr-hipful Master then proposed " The Visitors . " This is a toast which is not only well

received in the Sincerity and Loyalty Loelges , but in every lodge in the kingdom . Nothing can improve Masons more than visiting from lodge to lodge , attending the different workings , and where there is anything better than their own working , copy , and if it is the other way leave it alone . We have several visitors here to-night ( reading names from attendance , book ); I trust that though they

have come to-day specially to be present at my installation they will come again . I call upon you to drink " The Health of the Visitors . " Bro . Binckes : Worshipful Master , whoever is the able and accomplished stage manager of this entertainment to-night I have to thank him for putting me into a chance of saying a word on a subject other than that on which I have generally to address my

Masonic brethren . I have to tender to you , sir , to-night on behalf of thc visitors thiir best thanks—I am sure they will allow me to say so—for the kindly greeting with which they have been received , and the magnificence with which they have been treated at your hospitable board . I have been under the impression that you had previously held supreme power in a Masonic lodge , but I learn that

this is the first night of your advent to Masonic power . You have spoken in grace ful language of the homage due to our Sovereign , and I could not help being reminded of the Prince of Wales ' s remarks upon the relation of loyalty and charity when I learned that in your position as Master of the Loyalty J odge you are an illustration and exemplification of the Grand Master ' s sentiment , as you have

already become a V . P . of the Chariiies . But I am , perhaps , travelling a little out of the record , and must not forget my task , which is to thank you for thc very kindly reception we have met with to-night , not only at your hands but at the hands of your Past Masters and officers . The W . M . then gave " The I . P . M ., " and said : If the I . P . M . felt pleasure in proposing my health , how much more must be my pleasure to propose his health , and

present him at the same time with a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Webb , allow me to place on your breast this P . M . 's jewel ; it could not have a worthier resting place ; and I trust that you may long have health and strength to wear it . Bro . Webb : Worshipful Master , I have to express my sincere thanks to you for the very kind manner in which you have proposed my health , and you , brethren , for the very kind manner in which you have

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responded to it . I can assure you that my past career in the Craft has been marked by a desire to do my elnty , and I trust I shall continue to do it in the future . Much as I prize this jewel you have placed on my breast , I prize much more the high opinion of the brethren . It is not the jewel , but it is thc estimation in which one is held—in that sense , brethren , I assure you I thank you sincerely .

If I have deserved your esteem I trust I shall never cease to deserve it , and this tangible mark of your approbation will ever serve to remind me of the happy hours passed in thc Lodge of Loyalty . The W . M .: Brethren , the next toast on our list is " The Masonic Charities . " We have had the company of the Secretaries of all three Charities this evening ; one has been unfortunately obliged to leave ,

but there still remain two . On the merits of the Institutions I shall not enlarge , as our time is short , but I shall leave that duty to Bro . Terry , upon whom 1 will call to respond to the toast . Bro . Terry : Worshipful Master , brother Wardens , and brethren , in response to the toast you have proposed , permit me to tender you our very sincere thanks . Iieleed ( speaking for Bro . Binckes and Bro .

Hedges ) , in this Lorl ge of Loyalty we know what you can do . Your new Treasurer , has , I believe , taken over £ 100 tothe Boys' School ; since then others have taken the position of Steward , and if 1 may instance only what y . iur Junior Warden did this year , the Benevolent Institution had the benefit of his services , and the sum of £ 150 was brought up by him from this lorlge . I have been to

many lodges where a Master has been installed , but I may say that this is the first case in which a Master , before he has become one , has qualified himself as a Vice-President of all our Masonic Institutions . Brethren , you know what the Masonic Institutions have done , are doing , and have to do in the future . Bro . Terry continued that he did not suppose that the Institutions would ever have

more money than they could do < vith , as there were always contingercifis arising which absorbed surplus tunds . Hs went on to remind them of the proposal now before the Craft for a fund to assist successful scholars to gain a position after leaving the schools , and objected that this was more than could be fairly demanded from the brethren , as

many a man would be subsjribing ta the fund to the detriment of his own children . He hoped that the brethren would never let the subscriptions to thc Institutions be placed at a disadvantage . He also noticed the proposal to increase the amount of the annuities granted by the Benevolent Institution , anil believed that it would be far better

toincieasc the number of annuitants than thc amount cf the annuities . Bro . Binckes desired to be allowed to say one worel on the subject of the Pupil Assistance Fund . He wished every one to understand that it was not intended to be competitive with any fund for the Masonic Charities . Thc fund was intended to assist pupils of extraordinary attainments . There might be many cases in the Girls '

School , with which he was not so well acquainted as with the Boys' School , where he knew boys who had proved themselves capable of attaining the highest positions in life ; and when such talent forced itself upon the attention itappeared to him sad that there should be no fund which would enable the directors ofjthe Institution to put the owners'in the way of using those talents for their

advancement in life . "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , and other Officers of the Lodge" were also proposed from the chair , and eluly responded to , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . It may be mentioned that the songs to the toasts were all by members of the lodge , assisted by Bro . S . T . H . Seddon , W . M . 174 , who most ably presided at thc piano .

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE ( No . 1743 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , on Saturday last , when , after performing one raising , one passing , and one initiation , the W . M ., Bro . Louis A . Leins , P . M . Nos . 65 , 1364 , and 1471 , installed Bro . Albert Barker as Master of the lodge for the ensuing year . The ceremonies were assisted

by the musical performances of Bros . H . Ashton , F . H . Cozens , and A . Hubbard , under the direction of Bro . H . Ashton , and after the appointment of officers for the year the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a choice banquet . The musical menu after dinner contained a liberal collection of compositions , all of which were most

beautifully rendered by the accomplished artists engaged . The services of Bro . Leins to the lodge during his year of office were acknowledged by a handsome presentation , and some vrry flattering observations by the incoming W . M . on his fluency and ability in the performance of the ceremonies and his hearty Masonic spirit in conducting the affairs of the lodge .

SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst , at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Newton , supported by Bros . Frampton , W . M . 94 ; Sharp , P . M . 97 '> Eggleston . W . M . 949 ; and Surtees , 94 . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot was

taken for Mr . Charles William Huntly , a candidate for Masonrj , and Bro . John George Lister , of St . David ' s L 0 , lge , 3 66 , as a joining member , who were declared duly elected . No other business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom and solemn form . The brethren then retired for refreshment , when a very pleasing evening was spent .

SUNDERLAND . —Phoenix Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., at 7 . 30 , in the Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . M . Frampton , supported by Bros . Lowes , P . M . ; M . Douglass , P . M . 80 ; and Eggleston , 949 . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Cowan , a candidate for the Second Degree , was then examined , and gave satis-