Masonic Notes.

The Masonic Advocate for June contains a full account of the proceedings at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana on the 22 nd and 23 rd May last . The Craft in this jurisdiction would seem to be in a prosperous condition , the amount of i nvested capital being in round figures 25 , 475 dollars .

In the course of his address , Grand Master Noves stated that in the case of an English clergyman who had been resident in the State for six months and petitioned for the Degrees , he had ruled that before the lodge could receive his petition he must become , or announce his intention of becoming , a citizen of the United States . The Committee on Jurisprudence , to

which this ruling was submitted , upheld the Grand Master's decision by a majority of three to two , but Grand Lodge adopted the views of the' minority , anc ' . decided against the Grand Master . All his other decisions , however , were upheld . The new Grand Master is Bro . Frank Gaven , of Greensburgh , while Bro . William H . Smythe remains at his post of Grand Secretary .

The Masonic Guide of Birmingham , Ala ., contains a tabular view of Craft and Royal Arch Masonry in the State of Alabama for the 2 S years from 1 S 66 to i 8 g 3 , both inclusive . It is instructive as showing how these branches of Masonry have fluctuated during the period in question ; while from the accompanying statement we gather that though it differs as regards

the number of members from those reported year b y year , its figures have been arrived at by a careful analysis of the official returns . For this reason our contemporary is of opinion that the table may be accepted as correct . In such case the returns for last year show 369 lodges with a total membership of 11 , 373 , and 46 chapters with 1199 members .

Reviews.

Reviews .

"MOUNTAIN , MOOR , AND LOCH . " Illustrated by Pen and Pencil on the Route of the West Highland Railway ( Octavo , pages 1 S 0 ) . —The title is most appropriate and indicative of the character of this deeply interesting and most useful volume , which has been printed and published by Sir Joseph Causton and Sons , London , and contains some 230 illustrations from original drawings "made on

the spot . " Those who have neither money nor time to spare to visit the lovely neighbourhoods so graphically described in this artistic brcchure had better not consult its pages , for their perusal will only make their disappointment all the keener . The descriptions are quite beautiful " *< rj pictures , " far removed from the ordinary guide-book style , and pre-eminently calculated to cause tourists to visit the West Highland Railway and its charming scenery as soon

as possible . Nothing could be in better taste than these sketches of the lochs , the mountains , and valleys , with all their many attractions , and the excellent suggestions as lo routes and plans to survey some of the finest scenery in the world ; full of charm , variety , and health-giving surroundings . The maps should also be mentioned , as well as the care and thoroughness evinced bvauthor and publishers of this exceptionally able and attractive work .

"THE MASONIC ANNUAL TOR N ORTHERN CHINA , 1 S 94 . —This interesting publication is from the press of Kellv and Walsh , Shani ; ai , and is ably edited by Bro . F . M . Gralton , P . M . 570 , P . D . S . G . W . of Northem China . 1 he editor has done his part well , wisely leaving the beater I rack of a calendar simply , and giving a mass of information as to the various Constitutions at Shangai , & c , viz ., English , Scotch , and American , as well as particulars

concerning the general and local Masonic Charities . The editor expresses a wish for the formation of a Masonic library in Shangai , and certainly his desires should be soon gratified accordingly . The " Masonic Memorablia " and " General Masonic Notes " are ably compiled , and are quite a feature of this issue , another being the two portraits of the late Bros . C . M . Donaldson ( S . C . ) and Devviti C . jansen ( Mass C . ) The annual is a credit to editor and publisher .

"JOTTINGS . A MAGAZINE I ' OK Coi . i . ucrons . " ( Sixpence , quarterly . Accrington : Hewy Garsde , 201 , Burnley-road ) . —This is the third and best . Pair , being a very interesting number , and full of most curious ' mstruclive , and enteitaining matter . The articles on " Stamp Coliectine and Postal Revenues" •' Commemorative Stamps , " and " Philatelic Jottings , " are " eye openerp , " antl should be widely circulated , and carefully read . '' The

Hank of England" makes a capital and readable paper , and so dees the one on " First Edilions" of Hooks , the writer thereof giving some useful hints and suggestions as to the absurdity of paying such large sums of money for comparatively recent publications , and jet "Aldines" and "Elzevirs" are almost neglected . 'I he various " Jottings " are welcome addilions to the text , and the "Marine " is a valuable aid to Collectors of all kinds .

+ The Benchers of Gray ' s Inn have elected the Rev . Reginald J . Fletcher , M . A ., to be reader if their society Mr . Flt-fcher graduated at Cambridge in l . SSS and wts ordained the following year . He is the author of a volume of sermons , entitled "The Old Law ar . d the New Age . "

The Duke and Duchess of Yoik will leave White Ledge , Richn . tnd Park , at the end of the present m < nth , and wi I stop at Vork House , St . James's / or a lew da ) s . The Duchess of York and the Duchess of Teck then go to Switzerland for a few weeks , while the Duke of York will probably go to Scotland for some grouse shooting . The Duke will visit Abeuleen on Tuesday next to attend the annual show of the Highland Agricultural Society the following day , anil will return to London on Thursday .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 60 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 22 nd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Among those present were Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . Stwd ., G . Std . Br ., W . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 , as S . W . ; W . H . Kempster , jun ., J . W . ; F . Binckes . P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Debenham ,

I . G . ; H . Slade , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Polenz , Stwd . ; G . Higgins , and Charles Robinson . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . Masters , P . G . Stwd ., S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . H . Young , P . G . Stwd ., Treas . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . Upon the motion of Bro . H . Slade , P . M ., & c

which was seconded by Bro . W . H . Kempster , jun ., J . W ., and . carried unanimously , a vote of congratulation was passed to the W . M . upon his recent appointment as Grand Standard Bearer . Two Auditors having been appointed , apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . Masters , S . W . ; R . Barton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; H . J . Lardner . S . D . ; and others .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren took train to Hampton Court . Having partaken of a well-served luncheon at Tagg ' s Island Hotel , the members and their guests embarked on a steam launch . The weather being line a most pleasant excursion was made up the river . Subsequently the patty dined at mine host Sadler's cheerful hostelrie at Hampton Court . The party , which had

increased in numbers , included Brcs . W . H . Kempster , M . D ., I . P . M ., Prov . Grand Stwd . ; C . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Joslin , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; W . Thomas , and several visitors . A few toasts followed the dinner . The proceedings , which were very successful , were not protracted . The installation meeting will be held on the fourth Friday in October next .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

PLUM STEAD . Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 131 . —The installation meeting of the above old lodge took place on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , and was in every respect worthy cf the prestige and traditions of the most ancient and venerable lodge out

of London . Bro . Adam Deans , W . M ., opened the lodge , and initiited Mr . G . Lambert into Misoary . He then passed Bros . Scott and Dunn , and raised Bro . Warnock . He then proceeded to invest his successor , Bro . William J . Barnes , S . W ., VV .. M . elect , and in due course the latter brother was installed and siluted , Bro . Barnfs then invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . A .

Deans , I . P . M . ; W . A . Ans , n , S . W . ; A . H . Russtll , ) . D . ; H . S . Syer , . PM ., Treas . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Sec . ; A . McQueen . S . D . ; W . H . lurton , | . D . ; H . Jacob , I . G . ; G . B . Davies , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Ouick , Asst . D . C . ; B . J . Hanccck , F . R . C . O ., Org . ; Jas . Bailey , Asst . Org . ; A . Cleal , P . M ., J . Horn , G . D ; nnison , and W . J . CrowJy , Stwds . The ceremony was concluded by Bro . Deans

delivering the addresses in an eloquent and impressive manner , lie was presented with the usual vote of thanks and Past Master's jewel , and then the lodge was closed . Tie banquet was partaken of at the 11 jiborn Restaurant , under the direct supervision of the esteemed manager , and was in every respect worthy of the establishment . Among the other brethren present were : Bros . W . P .

Applebee , P . M . ; G . W . Reed , P . M . ; L . Chasteaneuf , P . M . ; J . G . Milbuurne , P . M . ; II . Giice , P . M . ; Joseph Bell , P . M . ; J . Mattey , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., hon . P . M . and Sec . 1472 and 21 S 4 ; V . W . Emery , G . Gible , B . Scott , J . Lee , J . Jenkins , J . Dunn , A . Vincent , J . S , Warnock , A . Saunders , R . Stead , T . Hackney , G . Gordon , T . Philcox , J . Berry , Z . Bunn , G . Dennison , VV . Steadman

E . Oakes , A . Peaker , T . Wilts , W . Lush , T . Pearce , J . Littlewood , C . Hor-good , | . Sheffield , | . Bailey , W . Crowdey , J . Hill , C . Pilchtr , C . Crouch , J . Woodley , T . Campbell , H . Richmond , A . Buttress , J . Bacon , H . Watts , F . Thomas , II . Cornish , H . Price , F . Harris , VV . Jones , H . Prett , J . Hall , J . D . xon , W . Lester , G . Brown , W . Marnett , F . Webb , W . P . Loivson , II . Stiples , B . Dixon

H . Durrani , W . Lynch , II . Harrington , W . Jeffs , W . Shairp , C . Bishop , W . Uobbing , G . Chambers , I . Chambers , W . Abbey , E . Ea = tor , T . Wren , E . Chasteaneuf , T . Dorrtll , B . Sbotbridge , and T . Cheshire , all of the lodge . Among the visitors we-e Bros . Dr . E . Uryccson , W . M ., and I ) . K . Somers , J . W ., of 913 ; J . Bilton , W . M ., C . W . Sennett , S . W ., I . Ingl-, | . W ., and VV . Coomber , of isiG :

VV . Lxwson , W . M ., 11 . Tufnell , S . W ., W . M . elect , G . Nichols , J . W ., S . E . Southgate , P . M ., and A . Abbev , of 700 ; T . Hasting .-, P . M ., Treas S 19 , P . P . G . Purst . ; " G . Cashikld , P . M . ( 115 ; A . T . Ives , P . M . 1472 ; J . V . Lee , S . W ., and T . Ilulley , J . W ., of 2300 ; J . Fluilade , P . M . 2040 ; H . Bowles , P . M . 507 : S . Morion , W . M . 701 ); D . Uel < nfanter , P . M . 435 ; L . Knoblanch , 392 ( S . C . ); F .

Koib , . 3 . 3 ; II . Brown ard C . King , ol S 59 , ; and F . Reynolds , 72 . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been propwScd and heartily responded to , 'I he Woishipful Master , Bro . Barnes , in response to an enthusiastic reception of the toast of his health , said it was some nine years ago or more that he

expressed his de-sue to become a Mason , and , after due consideration , determined to join their grand old lodge , and did so . He had heard that it was a good lodge , and that there were seveial of his own personal friends among its members , among them their esteemed Past Master , Bro .

Applebee . That decided his chance , and it was a chance that he was proud of , and never had cause to regret . In a conversation he had with a distinguished brother shortly after his ( Bro . Barnes' ) initiation , that brother—who he was proud tci see present with them—said that he should never be satisfied until he saw him ( Bro . Barnes ) installed

Provincial Meetings.

into the chair as Master of the ledge . The Mastership of that lodge had been the ambition . of his Masonic life , and now that he had achieved it , he promised them that he would do his very best to maintain the high prestige the grand old Union Waterloo held among the lodges of the Metropolis . Bro . Dear ? , in responding to the toast of "The Installing Officer , " said he undertook the office with some misgivings .

but he threw hims 61 f into the arms of their old Preceptor , Bro . Davis , and under his tuition he had managed to pull through in a manner which he trustee ! was satisfactory to the W . M ., Past Masters , and every brother present . It was a difficult task to learn , hut he remembered that the credit of the Union Waterloo Lodge was at stake , so he shut his ears to other blandishments , and went to work with some idea that he would not disgrace the prestige of those

excellent Past Masters , who had so well and so worthily installed their successors . He took that opportunity of thanking the Past Masters , officers , and brethren for the universal sympathy and respect shown him upon all occasions . He thanked them for the very handsome jewe \ they had Vhat day presented to him , which would as long as he lived mark one of the happiest \ ears of his existence , and when he was gone be handed down to his children as evidence that

thcr father had held the proud position of W . M . of the Union Waterloo Lodge . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The Visitors , " "The Initiate , " and "The Officers . " The musical arrangements were under the care of Bro . Hancock , who presided at the piano , and accompanied Madame Florence Logan , Miss Maiianne Challis , and Bros . Cockell and Hanison in solos , duets , and quartettes admirably .

WBSTHAM . Hadrian Lodge ( No . 2483 ) . —The usual montt ly meeting of this lodge was held at the Corporation Arms , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Bro ! Major E . W . Stillwell , W . M ., opened the lodge , when he was suppoited by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Jas . Creightun , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Geo . Fowler , P . M ., S . W . ; . Henry J . Capon . J . W . ; W . R . G . iffin , J . D . ; lohn Boyles , Sec . ;

Frtd ^ Russtll , I . G . ; E . Streets , Org . ; Jas . Wood , D . C ; F . C Golden , Stwd ; F . Nicholson , Percy Boyles , C . Chitty , J . S . Catford , P . P . G . S . B . Devon ; W . Rulter , Henry White , and W . Trigger . The visitors inrluded Bros . John Easter , P . P . G . O . Sussex ; F . Bolton Sutton , S . W . 1110 ; and Sydney G . R . Coles , 1110 . The minutes and correspondence having been read , Bro . Francis William Beeny was raised to the Sublime D .-gree

of a Master Mason by the W . M ., in his usual effective manner . Bro . Chapman being unavoidab ' y absent , Bro . Creighton , I . P . M ., took the chair , and initiated Mr . Henry Campbell Russell into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . All business being ended , the lod ^ e was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , when the usull toasts were duly honouied .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Aldersgate Chapter ( No . 1657 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Alder .-gate-street , when there were present : Comps . Arthur B . Hudson , M . E . Z . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; George Rawlinson , S . N . ; James Snotter , 1 st A . S . ; Georgr . Hand , and A . S . ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; Horace Books . VIirahall , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; and P . F . R . SailUrd ., P . Z . Comp . S . W . Wh ' utaker , P . Z . Carnarvon

Chapter , was a visitor . Ihe minutes of the last cjnvocatun having been read and confimed , the Principals and officers were invested for the ensuing year . A gold P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Arthur B . Hudson , in acknowledgment of services for the past year as M . E . Z . Comp . VV . S . Whittaker , P . Z . Carnarvon Chapter , was elected an

honorary member , and the chapter was closed . The Companions adjourned to a banquet provided over by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Arthur B . Hudson , when the usual loyal and other toasts were given and duly responded lo . A choice selection of music was given by some pupils from the Guildhall School of Music .

Board Of Benevolence

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , in Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , presieled . Among the other brethren present were Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Alfred A . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec . j W . Dodd , W . H . Lee ( representing Grand Secretary ' s office ) , C . A . Cottebrune , S .

Valentine , D . D . Mercer , Major-Gen . F . Gadsden , S . V . Abraham , Charles Dairy , George Graveley , Henry Garrod , E . C . Mulvey , W . M . Bywater , T . W . Whitmarsh , Charles J . R . Tijou , T . H . Goldschmidt , Walter Martin , F . Hilton , Robert A . Gowan , J . Bunker , W . F . Lamonby , George Macfarlane , Charles Atkins , Thomas Glass , George Mickley , John ] . Pakes , H . Massey ,

W . A . Moss , S . Bolton , J . W . Burgess , George , J . Smith , F . H . Cheesewright , W . B . F ' endick , Henry W . Lee , J . Pickett , T . E . Redman , Charles E . Collins , C . H . Webb , J . H . Coain , J . M . Klenck , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren firs . t confirmed recommendations to the Grand Mas ' . er , made at the June meeting , to the

amount of . £ 410 . There were 27 cases on the new list , which were qualified through lodges in the London district and at e _ ape Coast , Chigwell , Calcutta , Newport , I . W ., Chacewater , Cockermouth , Rochford , Twickenham , Taiping , 'Aldershot , Liverpool , Brixham , Princttown , Milford Haven , Manchester , WigJi ' i Dartmouth , Malta , Cairo , Budleigh Sulterton ,

Colchester , and Barrow-in-Furness . Two of the cases were deferred , and one was dismissed . The remaining 24 were awarded a total of ^ 5 05 . There were four recommendations to theGrantl Master of , £ 40 each and two of , £ 30 each , and immediate grants were made , eight of ^ 20 each , eight others of £ \ o each , and one of A ' 5 .