Masonic Notes And Queries.

banner is suspended from a roller painted gaiter blue , with gold points . Above the banner is a shield of wood , having the Arms of Cornwall thereon , and thc motto below ( " One and All" ) , ami surmounted with an Karl ' s coronet ( our beloved Prov . G . M . being the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ) . The shield is fastened to the pole , the latter

having a spear head of gold at top . The banner is effective , and I do not think- it can be improved upon . The Arms of the Grand Lodge are the same as R . W . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods , Garter , kindly supplied for my " Masonic Registrar , " and may he relied upon as being correct , coming as it does from one of thc first heraldic authorities in the world .

W . I . HUGHAN

ARMS OF PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT GRAND LODGES . Referring to Bro . Whytehcad ' s query , some few years ago , a very handsome and costly banner was presented to the Prov . Grand Lodge of Cheshire , by Bro . F . Smith ., of Chester , the then Prov . G . Supt . of Works . The Arms of the Prov . G . Lodge , as depicted thereon ,

arc an exact reproduction of Grand Lodge Arms , with the simple addition of the word " Cheshire " in gilt lettering at the foot . As Bro . Smith received directions from Sir Albeit Woods , G . D . of C , in designing the banner , it may bc taken for grant that the form is in order . The Grand Lodge Arms are beautifully set out in proper

heraldic colours in a plate to bc found in Bro . Hughan s "Masonic Register , " which also contains an heraldic description of thc arms by Sir Albert Woods . The Arms of the Prov . Grand Master are emblazoned on the " Standard , " a smaller banner borne immediately before the Prov . Grand Sword Bearer and Prov . Grand Master in Masonic processions in this province .

HERBERT FINCH , P . G . D . C . Cheshire

A MASON'S EXAMINATION—A . D . 1723 . The Premier Grand Deacon of England ( Bro . R . F . Gould ) has done good service to Masonic Archreology by the publication of the Mason ' s Examination from the Fly ine ; Post of 1723 . I believe it has never seen the light of late years , and certainly has not been reproduced in any way , or even alluded to , during the present century , so far as my

researches have gone . As it precedes the " Grand Mystery " by a year , it may fairly bc considered the first of the so-called Ex / 'osures , of which so many have been printed , and sold to Freemasons generally , who like the amusement of reading all such harmless pamphlets . Dr . Plot , of A . D . 1 GS 6 , in his History of Staffordshire , was the first in print to start objections to the fraternity .

and he was followed early last century by other " would-be detractors . They however did not pretend to furnish the secrets [ of the Society , and it was not until 1724 that wc understood an " exposure" was published . Wc have now to go back one year earlier through the fortunate discovery of Bro . Gould's , and it is time , as he says . 'that this , the apparent original of the wonderful

revelations which have followed , was made the standard for the various catechisms , rituals , & c , from 1724 downwards . Although of little value csoterically , they arc all of importance in one way or another to Masonic students , especially when the various additions and alterations are noted from time to time in subsequent issues . That apprentices had to select their marks on becoming

connected with the old lodges is proved beyond question by an examinaton of the Aberdeen Lodge records from 1670 ; so that the reference to the "Mark" in the 1723 document is not to be wondered at . The allusion to the "Arch" is also to be found in the "Grand Mystery" of 1724 , and said therein to be derived " from architecture . " The arch is likewise noted in the " Broadside" of 1730 in the

Guildhall Library , which has been made public by Bro . A . . There was it seems a similar account published in the Daily Journal of August 22 nd , 1730 , and Pilchard declares the latter to be like his work of the same year , sworn to be correct (!) in October following ! Prichard of 1730 says nothing about "Arch" or " Mark , " but is an improvement on the earlier productions in many respects .

' 1 r . cse allusions to the " Arch " and " Mark , " however , are not in any » 'ay to be connected with the Degrees known as such subsequently , but are evidently to be accepted as references to operative terms and customs , continued by the speculative Freemasons . 1 The allusion to the "Kitchen and the Hall , " etc ., of

1723 , 1 s in the Guildhall print of 1730 , hut not in the 1724 pamphlet , or Prichard . The phrase is singular , the answer according to the "Grand Mystery" being somewhat slightly different . 1 do not look upon the statement of Ihe Fellow Craft and Master Masons' Degrees being only conferred in Grand Lodge to 1724 , as established so clearly as claimed . W . J . HUGHAN .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

YORK . —Eboracum Conclave ( No . 137 ) . —A regular meeting of this conclave was held at York , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . In the absence of the M . P . S ., Bro . ] . S . Cumberland , who had been suddenly called away by business , Bro . T . 11 . Whytehead presided . Bro . W . B . Dyson occupied the chair nf V . E . in the absence of Brn . C . G . Padel through illncs . The following were also

present amongst others : Bros . G . Simpson , S . d . M . Millington , J . G . ; A . T . B . Turner , Prefect ; W . P . Husband , Recorder ; R . Walker , T . Humphries , Herald ; 11 . J . -u-k-Soii , S- 'iitinel , . Ve . I'm . <) . lies , of the Restoration Lodge , Darlington , w : u duly installed a member nf tho Order . Subsequently the Si . Peter Sanctuary and Commandery nf St . John were opened , and ( hose Degrees conferred upon Bro " . Gales .

The gr . inil M .-isnnii : re-union in coniiecliiin wilh Ihe opening nf ( he magnificent banqueting room of ( le Masonic Hall , Liverpool , promises to be a great siicccm . The tickets , which are limited in number , have nearly ail been sold , and ihe general entertainments , which e nbrace a fine art exhibition , dramatic and musical selections , and a ball , will be of the most attractive kind ;

Craft Masonry (Continued).

CRAFT MASONRY ( Continued ) .

INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE ( No . 45 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , nth October , 1 SS 0 , at the George Hotel , Australian Avenue , Barbican . There were present Bros . Collison , W . M . ; Dehane , S . W . ; Wing , | . \ V . ; Wing . Treas . ; Fox , Sec . ; Kidder , S . D . ; Brocklehurst , J . D . ; Appleton , I . G . ; Gush , Preceptor ; and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form ,

and the minutes ot the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lotlge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Fox worked the First Section ; the lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed ; Bro . Hancock was the candidate , and answered the questions . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hancock ! passed the Degree of

Fellow Craft . Bro . Fox worked the Second Section ; Bro . Gush the Third and Fourth , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree ; Bro . Dehane was elected W . M . for the ensuing week ; Bro . Campbell was circled a member , and the lodge adjourned . The Fifteen Sections will be worked by the following brethren , November ist , at 7 o ' clock : —

FIRST LECTUUE . ist Section Bro . Gates , S . D . 1599 . 2 nd „ „ Brocklehurst , Sf > 2 . 3 rd „ „ Godden , W . M . S 02 . 4 th „ „ Larchin , S . W . 1541 . 5 th „ „ Brown , J . W . S 62 . Gth „ „ Lardner , S . W . 1745 . 7 th „ „ Hill , SO 2 .

SECOND LECTUKE . ist Section Bro . Collinson , D . C . S 62 . 2 nd ,, „ Marston , P . M . 1599 . 3 rd „ „ Tate , S . W . 862 . 4 th „ „ Fox , J . D . 201 . 5 II 1 „ ,, McCuiloch , 1541 .

1 liiui ) LECTUKE . ist Section Bro . Wing , P . M . 45 . 2 nd ,, ... ... ,, Dehane , 1543 . 3 rd „ „ Hayes , 619 . LIVERPOOL . — Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . — The first meeting of the session of this popular lodge of instruction was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday the Sth inst ., at S p . m . The chair was occupied by

Bro . W . C . Erwin , W . M . 1393 ; supported by the following members : Bros . T . Sammons , P . M . 1 593 ; R- II . Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . Deacon ; Dr . A . Soldat , 1547 ; Rev . R . T . Leslie , 171 S ; W . Ladyman , S . W . 1547 ; R . Ripley , 1547 ; Jas . Pilling , VV . S . Stanton , J . G . Fisher , S . W . 1299 ; M . Callaghan , I ' * . Foulkes , C . Wadsw . irtli , W . Ladyman , T . Pierrepoint . Visitor J . C . Robinson , P . M ., 2491 (/ -VIVHIO-. W M ) , After the minutes of thc previous meeting had been read

and confirmed , Bro . Evans , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks be given to Bro . II . Jackson , P . M ., who had acted as Preceptor for the last three years . He spoke highly of the ability and kindness of Bro . Jackson , who owing to the press of business was unable to attend to the duties of the Preceptorship . Bro . Erwin seconded and a number of brethren supported

the resolution , all of whom expressed their sorrow at losing thc services of so able a brother . It was proposed by Bro . Evans , and resolved , that Bro . C . Erwin he the Preceptor for the year . The Treasurer ' s account having been submitlcd and passed , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A pleasant evening was spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ST . THOMAS'S CHAPTER ( No . 142 ) . —Tho installation meeting of this famous chapter was held last Saturday , at the Cannon-street Hotel , when thc following companions were present : Comps . G . A . Rooks , M . E . Z . * ; James VV . Lambert , 11 . ; Charles F . Hogard , J . ; II . A . Dubois , Treas . ; F . VV . Levander , S . N . ; II . C . Levander , P . Z . ; J . Terry , Benj . Newstead , 1 * . VV . I Percival , I .

Boyes , B . G . Scarth , J . C . Hayes , and Geo . Motion . Exaltees : Bros . J . A . Gartley , 205 ; G . Wood Bennett , Rev . G . VV . Weldon , and Edgar Bowyer . Comp . Rooks performed the ceremony of exaltation on a candidate , after which the Audit Committee ' s report was read , which showed a balance , after every expense had been paid , and the accounts fir furniture , Sic ., nf between £ ti

and £ / . 1 here was also a balance of £ 7 4 s . on the Benevolent Fund . Cninp . Rooks afterwards installed Comp . J . VV . Lambert in the chair nf M . E . Z , Comp . Lambert inducted Comp . C . F . Hogard in the chair of II . Comp . VV . Ileatie , who had been elected J „ was not able to attend , being absent in France . The officers appointed were : Comps . F . W . Levander , S . E . ; F . Statham

Hobson , absent , by proxy , S . N . ; B . G . Scarth , P . S . j who appointed as Assistants A . V . Haines , ist Asst . S . ; A . Yockner , 2 nd Asst . S . ; IL A . Dubois was invested again as Treasurer ; and J . Rawles , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s iewi-1 nf the value of f . \ o ios . was presented to Comp .

Rooks . Thc companions then adjourned to nanqiiel , and in the course nf the speeches , the M . E . Z . announced his intention of . serving the ollice ol Stew .-ml Uw thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and solicited assistance in making up a good list .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The October meeting nf this chapter was held nn Wednesil-iy last at the Cainmn-sln-cl lintel There were present Comps . II . Biidseye , I' . Z ., M . E . Z . ; ! ¦ ' . I ) . R . dpcslick , P . Z ., II . ; Charles Arkell , J . ; George Ruining , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . F . Storr , S . E . ; ' C . 11 . Cheese , S . N . ; Tims .

Culm , A . S . ; J . Lorkin , P . S . ; G . | . Poller , C . Lorkin , A . Carnell , II . Ciiif , F . J . Page , and J . Taylor . Visitor : Comp . Dairy . The officers elected for the new year were as follows : Comps . V . D . R . Copestick , / .. ; C . Aikell , II . ; E . F . Storr , [ . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; II . Cuff , E . ; Jas . Lorkin , N . ; T . Cohu , P . S . ; and— Marsh , Janitor .

BEADON CHAPTER ( No . 619 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , on 'Thursday , the 14 th inst ., to which place the chapter has now been removed from thc Horns Tavern , Kennington , Comps . J . Wyer , M . E . Z . ;

Royal Arch.

IL Thompson , H . ; and F . Sharratt , J . Thc other companions present were Comps . A . Avory , P . Z ., Treasurer ; W . H . Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J acobs , P . Z . ; Coste , P . Z , ; Pridmore , Bond , Dawes , Cajlingliam , and the following visitors : Comps . Ridley , 733 ; Turner , 1 S 6 ; Godfrey , 1 . So ; Cook , 55 . Thc chapter having been formally opened , the minutes of the last convocation were , rend and

continued . A ballot then took place for Bro . Samuel Wood , No . 45 , and it being unanimous in his favour , he was introduced and most impressively exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the whole of thc officevs being well up to the work of this Sublime Degree . This being election night , the ncxt business was the selection of the Principals and other officers for the ensuing year , and in each case the votes were unanimous . The elections terminated as

follows : Comps . H . Thompson , M . E . Z . ; Sharrett , H . ; Dodman , J . ; A . Avory , Treasurer ; Green , S . E . ; Dawes , S . N . ; Pridmore , P . S . ; and Bavicr , Janitor . The Audit Committee having been appointed , tho . companions adjourned to the banqucting-room , where a bountiful repast was prepared by mine host , Comp . Wood . On the removal of the cloth the usual Royal Arch toasts were given and responded to . Comp . Coste , P . Z ., in

highly complimentary terms , proposed " The Health of Comp . Wyer , M . E . Z . ot the Beadon Chapter , " and alluded to the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of exaltation that evening . 'The toast was enthusiastically received . The M . E . Z ., in replying , thanked the companions for the very flattering way in which the toast proposed by Comp . Coste had been received by them , and remarked that both in the lodge and in the

chapter he had by gradation served every ollice , and had now arrived at the summit of his profession . It should be his study in the future as well as it was in the past to deserve their confidence . The M . E . Z . then gave "The Health of Comps . H . 'Thompson and F . Sharratt , H . and J . , and the former as M . E . Z . elect , " and said he had no doubt that they would maintain the reputation of the Beadon Chapter . The toast was well received . Comp . H .

'I hompson , in acknowledging thc honour which had been conferred upon them , said he wished , on his own part , to thank them for thc unanimous way in which they hacl that night elected him to ( ill the exalted position of M . E . Z . of Ihe Beadon Chapter . His elevation to that dignity had been more rapid than he expected , for unlike their present M . E . Z . he could not say that he had passed through all the subordinate offices , and consequently he had not had the

same time for making himself acquainted with the duties he should have to perform . He must , therefore , ask if they should discover any shortcomings on his part that they would grant him their indulgence . At the same time he could assure them that no effort should bc wanting on his part to give them satisfaction , and if he failed it would not be from want of inclination , but ability to do so . The M . E . Z . then gave "The P . Z . 's of the Chapter , " for which

Comps . Jacobs , Coste , Avory , and Green severally returned thanks . The next toast was that of "The Health of the Newly-exalted , Comp . JJ Wood , " the M . E . Z . remarking that this was a toast that was always given with great picasure , as they required thc introduction of new blood to keep up the vitality of the body . Comp . Wood returned thanks for the honour conferred ^ upon him , and said he was deeply interested in the ceremony through which he had

passed , excelling anything he had yet known in Freemasonry . " 'The Visitors" was thc next toast , for which Comps . Rcdley , Turner , Godfrey , and Cook responded , each expressing the gratification he had experienced in visiting the chapter , not only on account of thc hospitality they hacl received , but for the admirable working they had witnessed in the chapter . The Janitor ' s toast brought a very harmonious meeting to a close .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No , S 07 ) . —This chapter in Royal Arch Freemasonry , which has for some ten or twelve years remained in abeyance , has , through the untiring energy of the respected W . M . of Cabbell Lodge , Bro . S . N . Berry , Prov . G . O . in Royal Arch Fieemasonry , P . G . S . W ., assisted by several other companions , including Comps Edwin Baldwin , P . Z . 40 , P . Z . 213 , and P . G . S . E . ; lames Dunsford , P . G . P . ; Henry G . Barwell

P . M . 52 , P . G . S . II ., No . 52 , and other .- * , been resuscitated , and is now in full working order ; and the first quarterly convocation of this chapter since its resuscitation was held on Thursday evening , thc 14 th nf October , at the Masonic Club Rooms , No . 23 , St . Giles' -street , under dispensation obtained from the Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Freemasonry in Norfolk , the Right lion . Lord Suffield , K . C . B ., R . W . P . G . M . ( Norfolk ) , ' M . E . Z . No . 102 , Sc .

The companions present included Comps . Dunford , C . H , Capon , / .. 213 ; E . Baldwin , E . Orams , S . N . Berry , A . J . Berry , P . P . G . P . ; I * . Mills , P . P . G . S . B . ; II . Rosling , II . A . VV . Reeves , J . VV . Browne , II . G . Barwell , Sutton , Shorten , | . E . Watson , W . M . 213 , P . G . A . D . C ; Barnard , M . Bailey , R . 'Thorns . The chapter being opened in ancient and solemn form , Comp . E . Baldwin acted as M . E . Z ., Comp . Capon as H .,

and Comp . Dunford as J . The minutes of Ihe two previous chapters of emergency were confirmed , and the election to offices vacant was duly made . the ceremony of installing Comp . S . N . Berry as M . E . Z ., Comp . A . J . Berry as 11 ., and Comp . J . B . Bridgrnan as J ., was done in an exceedingly impressive manner by the three acting Principals . The companions being admitted the M . E . / . proceeded to invest his oflicers , and the following now

constitute the chapter : —S . N . Berry , M . E . Z . ; A . J . Berry , II . ; J . B . Bridgrnan , J . ; E . Baldwin , E . ; George Green , N . ; II . A . VV . Rec ' ves , P . S . ; Henry Rosling , A . S . ; 'Thomas Campling , A . S . ; George Baxter , Treasurer ; J . VV . Browne , Organist . The thanks nf the chapter were accorded to those companions who had assisted Comp . S . N . Berry in re-establishing the chapter and bringing it into working order . 'The chapter itself is rich in votes In the Masonic

Charities , and those votes have been saved , and Royal Arch Masons generally must accord their thanks to those companions . Within one month from the dispensation being given the G . S . E ., Lieut .-Colonel Shadwell 11 . Clerke , wrote fnr the warrant of constitution , so that if the chapter had been allowed to rest another month the warrant would have

had to be returned to the Grand Chapter . After the business nf the chapter was over the companions repaired lo the banqucting-room , where an excellent supper had been provided by Comp . S . Wilkin , the Steward of the club , which being partaken of , the companions spent a pleasant evening , under the gavel of M . E . Z . Samuel N . Berry .