An Initiation In King Solomon's Quarries.

The brethren subsequently attended a lodge meeting at Cairo , and there can be no doubt that it added much to the pleasure of the cruise to find that they were thus able to associate with members of the Craft in other parts of the world , from which lasting Masonic friendships are likely to result . The following brethren attended : W . Bro . R . Berridge , P . G . D . Eng . ; V . W , Bro . Canon Bullock , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; W . Bros . Charles Curtis , P . M . 702 , P P . G . S . B . GIouc . ; E . W . Rabbeck , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ;

W T . Dupree , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B Hants and Isle of Wight ; J . T . Thackara , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Thos . Woods , P . M ., W . M . 7 65 and 933 ; Walter Davey , P . M ., S . W . 1001 and 933 ; J . B . Robinson , P . M . 295 and 1013 ; the Rev . A . H . Elty , P . W . G . Chap . Bombay ; and James Craig , P . M . ( S . C ); Bros . E . C . Boardman , S . W . 2701 ; Capt . Roach , S . W . 57 ; and Alfred Jermyn , P . M . 177 ; W . Bros . D . Hargreaves , P . M . 2 S 6 , and R . W . Williams , P . M . 198 ; Bros . Ashton Burgess , I . W . 1120 ; Max Muller , 19 S 7 ;

A . Barton Kent , I . G . 16 93 ; J . Slingsby , 344 ; E . J . Swales , 242 ; R . N . Smith , 265 ; C . Wood , 2 . 5 s ; J . M . Collett , 839 ; Alfred Slater , S 39 ; Weston Aplin , 1413 ; Walter Hookins , 865 ; Percy Callingham , 1599 ; Jesse Ellis , 503 ; Robert Clay , 766 ; W . W . Whitehead , 1223 ; Westerham , 1223 and 1414 ; W . H . Wetherspoon , 47 ( S . C . ) ; Thos . Wm . Rose , 7 S 1 ; Chas . J . Adamson , 1 S 04 ; Greenviale ( engineer s . y . Argonaut ); Wm . Witmarch , P . P . G . C . Oxfordshire ; Col . Blink , Star in the East , Calcutta ; and E . Wingate , 2511 .

Old Masonians' Athletic Clubs.

OLD MASONIANS' ATHLETIC CLUBS .

FIRST ANNUAL SUPPER . The first annual supper of the above clubs took place on the nth instant in St . Dunstan ' s Room , Anderton ' s Hotel ; Bro . R . S . Chandler presided and was supported by a good gathering of Old Boys and their friends . Bro . Chandler at the outset expressed regret that Bro . Sholto Hare was unable to preside through

ill health . After the usual loyal toasts , the CHAIRMAN proposed in complimentary terms " The Health of V . W . Bro . E . Letchworth , President of the 6 . M C . C , and W . Bro . Sholto H . Hare , President of O . M . F . C ., " the toast being acknowledged with musical honours .

Bro . R . S . CHANDLER then remarked that a most pleasing duty had fallen to his lot to perform , and , on behalf of the members of the clubs , presented Mr . C W . Barber , the retiring Secretary of the cricket club , with a handsome travelling bag as a recognition of their appreciation of his past services , and whilst regretting his retirement , trusted that he would long continue to remain amr > ngst them . This was followed with musical honours and three rousing ch : ers .

Mr . BARKER , in acknowledging the gift , said he had been eigiged in his work of Secretary to the Old Boys'Club since its foundation in 1895 . it h id always been a great pleasure to act ( as Secretary ) , and he hoped his endeavours had given every satisfaction . He felt sure that the newly-appointed Secretary , Mr . Lumsden , would carry on the club ' s work with much interest .

The toast of the evening was then given , "The Old Masonians' Athletic Clubs , " and the CHAIRMAN * stated that the clubs had prospered sine : th-.-ir foundation , and there was no reason why they should not continu ; to do s . l , and rank amongst the best Old Associates clubs . Other toasts followed , including "The Vice-Presidents " and other officers .

The musical portion of the programme was much enjoyed , the following contributing : Messrs . Patrick O'Doherty , H . Wilson ( Capt . O . VI F . C ) , M . B . Lumsden , J . E . Walters , H . J . Lillywhite , W . A . Clark , H . Lewis , W . Kemp . Phil . Payne , C . W . Bjrber , R . S . Chandler , and R . McLeod , the Ust-nimed gentleman being responsible for the evening's arrangements , which he carried one in a veiy creditable manner .

Recent Wills.

RECENT WILLS .

BRO . SIR JOHN GOLDIE-TAUB . V 1 AN . The will bears date the 14 th January , 1893 , of Bro . Sir John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman , late R . W . Prov . G . Master of the Isle of Man , of The Nunnery , Douglas , Isle of Man , J . P ., Speaker of the House of Keys from 1867 , who died on the 9 th November last , aged 60 years , and the executor is his son , Mr . John Leigh Goldie-Taubman , by whom the testator ' s personal estate has been valued

at £ 49 , 083 iSs . id ., and the gross value of the whole of his estate has been esti mated at £ 70 , 969 15 s . The testator bequeathed to his said son all his personal estate , with the exception of his Royal Niger Company securities , which latter , together with his residuary estate , he left in trust as to two-twentieths for the testator ' s wife , Dame Amelia Goldie-Taubman , who is otherwise Will provided

for under her marriage settlement ; an ! as to one-twentieth eich for his six children , Ellen Margaret , Charles Francis , Amy Alice , Ernest Harcourt , Gerald , and Evelyn ; and as to the remaining twelve-twentieths for his said son , John Leigh Goldie-Taubman , during his lifetime , with remainder to his said son , Charles Francis .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Blagdon Lodge , No . 659 . On Thursday evening , the 16 th inst ., the regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Beaconsfield-street , Blyth , Bro . A . A . Askwith , W . M ., presiding . There was a large attendance , including the following Prov . G . Officers , Past M isters , and others : Bros . W . Robson , P . G . S . B . ; IL Moore , P . P . G . C ; Edward Forster , P . P . G . Std . Br . j John Tweedy , P . P . G . S . of W . ; L . Carr , Reg . j R . T . Guthrie , D . C . ; Robt . Spence , P . P . G . Stwd . ; and there was also an official visit from St . Cuthbert ' s Lodge , No 1002 , the following being present : Bros . T . B . Barker , W . M . ; G . R . Turner ,

I . P . M . ; E . W . Carr , J . W . ; H . G . Goldsmith , G . Fail , and others . After the ordinary business of the lodge had been transacted , Bro . J . W . Tinning was passed by Bro . Guthrie , P . M ., after which Bros . W . Wor > d , E . Arkel , and Sly were raised to the sublime Degree of a Mister Mison by the W . M ., pirt of the traditional history I eing given by Bro . Forster , P . M . The W . M . read a letter which had been teceived from the Duke of Northumberland , in reply to a vote of sympathy on the death ot the late duke , which was passed at the last meeting of the lodge . The folio . viny ls a copy of the letter : "Alnwick Castle , 23 rd Jan ., 18 99 .

" Sir , —Please convey to the members of the Blagdon Lodge my sincere and cordial sense of their kindness in the expression of their sympathy with my family in the sad bereavement we have sustained , —I am , sir , your obedient servant , " NORTHU . MIIERIAND . " 1 he W . M . then moved that a letter of condolence be sent to the parents of Bro . Walter Fergus , S . D ., who died after about five hours' illness , on the 3 rd inst ., in the 34 th year

Craft Masonry.

of his age . The W . M ., in moving the resolution , spoke in most sympathetic terms of the loss the ledge had sustained by the sad death of Bro . Fergus . He was , as they were all perfectly aware , a ' most energetic and painstaking * ofiicer , and his death was much regretted . The motion was seconded by Bro . John Tweedy , P . M ., and carried unanimously . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the visitors were entertained to supper in the spacious ante-room of the new hall . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , songs and recitations being given at intervals by several brethren .

Panmure Lodge , No . 723 . On Tuesday evening , the 14 th instant , the ceremonv of the installation of Bro . J . B . Jaye as W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Imperial Hotel , Aldershot , the Installing *; Master being Bro , Richard Eve . There was a goodly attendance of brethren , including several visitors . The W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . 1 . Jenkins Kennett , I . P . M . ; H . G . Marshallsav , S . W . ; N . Solomon , J . W . ; Richard Eve , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; John Youd , P . M ., Sec ; Arthur H . Smith , S . D . ; A . J . Colledge , J . D . ; Arthur Savill , D . of C . ; C . Cullen , LG . ; H . Saunders , Org . ; James Doe and F . E . Jerome , Stwds . ; and W . Burns , Tyler .

At the close of the lodge meeting the annual banquet was held , Bro . ] . B . Jaye . the new W . M ., inthe chair , being supported by Bros . Richard Eve and R . F . Gould , Past G . Officers ; Lehmann , Colburn , and Youd , Past Prov . G . { Officers . The tables were very tastefully laid , and the menu , needless to say a choice one , for the fare was put upon the table in good form , and to the entire satisfaction of the company , by the worthy hest , Bro . Shillito .

The toast list was of the usual Masonic character . Bro . R . F . Gould responded for " The Grand Lodge Officers" in a capital speech Bro . Eve , Past Grand Treasurer of England , acknowledged the toast of ' * The Provincial Grand Officers " in gcod form , and tlien gave the toast of " The Health of W . Bro . Jaye , their newly-elected W . M ., " and wished for him and his officers a good year of office .

Bro . Jaye thanked the brethren for their good wishes , and hoped , with the assistance of the lodge Past Masters and the heatty co-operation of the newly-elected officers , to have a successful year . Bro . Jaye then gave "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . J , Jenkins Kennett , " to whom the lodge had previously presented a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Kennett returned thanks , and made an appeal to the brethren to support the movement now being made to build a Masonic hall in Aldershot . The toast of " The Past Ma ters " was responded to by Bro . J . Youd .

The W . M . next gave " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro . Marshallsay , S . W ., and Solomon , J . W ., suitably responded , and The Tyler ' s toast by Bro . Burns . 'closed the proceedings . Some capital speeches were made in responding to the toasts , Bro . Eve speaking with power and impressiveness upon the toast of " The Masonic Charities . " N > one could listen to him without being convinced th it Bro . E / e was a tru ; Mas jn , and Jieirt and soul interested in the Charities . A very enjoyable evening was spent by all present . The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , London .

Lodge of Perseverance , No . 371 . The regular meeting of this Iodge was held on Tu-sday , the 14 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Eaglesfield-street , Maryport , when there was a large attendance . The W . M ., Bro . Richard Monkhouse , P . G . S ., presided , and was suoported by the following brethren : Bros . Thos . M . lburn . S . W .: C J . S-. ein , | . W . ; J . Girdiner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Sibson , Sec . ; T . Sibson , J . D . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Messenger , Tyler ; A . Birkett ; Tom Brown ; G . Joh'son , I . P . M . ; R . Bo * in , P . "*/ ., P . P . S . G . D . ; R . R . Graves ; J . T . Lister ; T . Armstrong ; J . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C ; and . others .

After the preliminary business , Bros . Armstrong , Graves , and Birkett were passed to the Second Degree by Bro . James Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . of C , in a very impressive manner . He also explained the working tools . The Second D . 'gree lecture was most ably rendered by the VV . M , Bro . R . Monkhou , e , P . G . S . The proceedings terminated , and the bretliren adjourned to the refreshment board .

De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1161 . A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Freemasons'Hall , Manchester , on Wednesdiy , the 15 th instant , wnen the following were present : Bros . H . M . Missingham , W . M . ; J . Schofield , S . W . ; O . M . | ones , I . P . M . ; J . Irlam , P . M ., Treas . ; Saml . Richards , Sec . ; J . T . C . Blackie , S . D . ; J . M . Moss , P . M ., Org . ; J . Brownhill , l . G . ; A . E . lientl .-yandS . Dixon , Stw ' s . ; J . R . Fletcher , Tyler ; R . Dottie , P . M . ; E . Loebell , P . M . ; Geo . J . Critchley , Chas . G . Balls , E . C . Huntley , Chas . F .

Nuibury , R . ] . Burrow , Arthur Oughterson , and Jas . Burgess , P . M . The lodge was opened , and the minutes nf the previous m-eting were read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur Oughterson having answered the questions satisfactorily , was passed to the Degree of a IMlow Craft by the W . M ., Bro . H . M . Massingham , who performed the ceremony in a most able manner . The working tools in the Second Decree were given by Bro . J . Sth lielJ in his usual impressive style . The lodge was then close . ' , the brethren a * j -urning to spend the rest of the evening in harmony .

urban Lodge , No . 1196 . A highly successful meeting of this lodge was the last installa-iim rniitin ? which took place at Freemasons' Hall , on the ioth inst ., when Bro . Paul Allistm , the son of Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Alliston , was installed for the second year as M ister of the lodge . The Lord Mayor and Sheriff ; were invited , but the Lord Mayor unfortunately was not able to attend on acount of illness , but there was a tremendous gathering , nearly I 2 J brethren \ i . \ ns present . A-nonj those who attended were Bros . Sr John Monckton Sneriff LieutColCliff

, P . G . W . ; .-. jrd Probyn , G . Treas . ; Richard Eve , P . G . T . ; Sir Joseph C . D . msdale , Kt ., P . G . 1 " . ; Homewood Crawfjrd , P . G . D . ; lames Stephens , P . D . G . D . C ; George Speth , P . A . G . D . C ; H . L-ivegrove . P . G . S . B .: Percy H . Davy , S . W . ; Hubert Smi h , J . W . j Japheth Tickle , P . M . ' * , P . P . G R . ; F . R . Farrow , P . M . ; Percy B . Hollick , I P . M . j E . M . Woods , Alderman and Sheriff F . Prat Alliston , P . M . ; Charles Braid , P . M . ; J . Henniker-Heaton , M . P . ; Dr . John Wood , W . C . Cripps , P . P S . G . W . ; John Burton , P . P . G . R . ; H . Massey , P . M . Gig and 102 S ; and others .

The W . Master initiated Mr . Robert Booth , into Freemasonry , and after Bro . Robert Manuel , P . M ., had delivered the ancient charge , B .-o . Hollick , LP . M ., reinstalled Bro . Paul Alliston as W . M . of the lodge . Bro . Hollick was again invested as LP . M ., and the other officers were invested as follows : Bsos . Percy Hadden Davy , S . W . ; William Hubert Smith , J . W . ; Japheth Tickle , P . M ., P . Z . 1196 , P . M . 1702 , P . Z . gs and 1549 , P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., Treas . ; t'rederic R . Farrow , P . M ., P . Z . 1106 , P . M . 2416 , Sec ; Harry W . Wildman , S . D . ; G . Micklewood , J . D . ; Robert Manuel , P . M ., P . Z . 1196 , D . C ; J . W . Tacon , P . M ., and Stanley Smith , S : wds . ; H . Coward , I . G . ; and fhomas C Edmonds , P . VI ,, Tyler .

At the conclusion of the cerem onies th : Drctuen aJjiurned to Freemasons' Tavern to an elegant banquet . The usual toasts followed , and under the direction of Bro . Fred Walker , Miss Sara Gomersall , Miss Jenkins Colyer , and Bros . Clement Alliston , H . Stubbs , and G . Stubbs , with Bro . W . J . Barton at the piano , gave an admirable musical entertainment . Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W ., responding to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " said it must be 30 years since he visited this Iodge , when the late Henry Marston was in the chair , and that brother discms-d most beautifully on Freemasonry

that was very fresh and pleasing . He now haJ to cingratulate very much a dear old friend , Alderman and Sheriff Alliston , one of the most popular men in the City , on his son Paul b .-ing put in the chair of this lodge for the second time . Two nights ago he was put in the S . W . chair of the Buckingham and Cnandjs Lodge , and he hoped to see him W . M . of that lodge . Bro . Col . Clifford Probyn also responded . He was exceedingly glad to see the son of his colleague in the shrievalty occupying the chair . He hoped he would have a pleasant year of ollice . I Ie was glad to meet the whole of the family on all occasions because his association with that family during the year had been very pleasant , and he trusted it would last for many years .