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To Correspondents.

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SATURDAY , JUNE 25 , 18 S 7 .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving o £ the opinionsexpressedby ourcorrespondents . but we wish in a spirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free d'scussion . l ——

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE . To the Editor of the " Freemason " Dear Sir and Brother , At this time when all minds seemed fixed on Jubilee celebrations it is to be hoped that those in sickness and distress in the East-end will not be overlooked , the very mention of festivities seem a mockery to those who lay

helpless and in want . There are some , no doubt , of our breihren and their families who would willingly help if brought in direct communication with such cases , and to those brethren I now appeal . Any sum , however small , most gratefully received , cast

off clothing ' , under-linen , lint , or soft pieces for dressings and bandages : potted and other nourishing foods , drinks , & c . Disinfectants ( so necessary now with the warm weather ) , or any other article suitable for the sick room , & c , thankfully received , and may be addressed to me at 49 , High-street , Shadwell , E . —Yours fraternally , R . G . RICKETTS .

ALBERT HALL MEETING—A CORRECTION . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Allow me to correct an error in the designation of the Earl of Rosslyn as given in your report of the Albert Hall Jubilee Celebration .

His lordship is not Depute Grand Master of Scotland . He is a Past Grand Master of Scotland , and was present on Ihe 13 th in his official capacity as representative to the Grand Lodge of England . In same report Lord Rosslyn is mentioned as occupying a place on the left of the throne . This is incorrect ; he sat on the right . —Yours faithfully , D ; MURRAY LYON , Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . Grand Secretary . June iS .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

734 ] THREE COMPASSES . Bro . Lane ' s reply to my query ( 645 ) is a refreshing experience . Answers to queries may not always be possible at the time , but when they are noted and remembered , as in this case , they deserve more than passing thanks . I am extremely grateful to Bro . Lane , and as a testimony of willingness to give information as it turns tip ( a peculiar

desideratum lor the real use of this column , as it seems to me ) he has my cordial thanks . I take note with pleasure of the fact of Bro . Oakley being identified with the Lodge Three Compasses ( or Carpenters' Arms—the same , of course , as Bro . Lane states ) in the ninth space of the

1725 Engraved List , and it will be satisfactory to Bro . Lane to learn that it settles all I wished to know in making the enquiry in January , 1 SS 6 ( No . 645 ) . I am inclined to the "Three Compasses , " and as Bro . Lane calls it , " No . 11 , " Queen ' s Head , in Knaves Acre , were one and the same lodge , meeting at a different hostel . J . RAMSDEN RILEY .

735 ] THE YEAR OF LIGHT . Without entering into the question of desirability , whether we are any more justified in claiming 4000 or 4004 years now , than when first claimed , except by usage ; I agree with Bro . Hughan ( 731 ) that 4000 should be added to A . D . for the Year of Light . To start a new system is , as Bro . Hughan sta ' . es , very absurd . The Grand Chapter appears to have first used 4004 , and certificates of the

R . A . formerly bore that addition ; but lhe custom was long ago very properly discontinued . As neither Grand Lodge nor Grand Chapter use 4004 , it would seem there need be no difficulty whatever now . My unweaiied friend and brother has , I hope , conclusively settled what should be , and really is , the modern usage . As to the older practice being well understood , it is taken into account where necessary . J . RAMSDEN RILEY .

73 6 ] CARPENTERS' ARMS . With reference to Bro . Lane ' s note , the arms of the Carpenters' Company were specially applicable to the early builders or constructors of houses , at the time when most ediikts were built of timber . The grant of arms was made to the Worshipful Fellowship of Carpenters in 6 th Edw . IV ., A . D . 14 G 6 , their Charter of Incorporation as a

Livery Company not being granred till A . D . 1477 . Their armorial bearings are on a field silver , sable a chevron engrailed , three compasses also sable . ( See W . W . Pocock ' s most interesting repiint of "Jupp ' s Historical Account of the Carpenters' Company . Th « Masons'

Company was not chartered till after the fire of London—that is , A . D . 1677—their arms being three castles—symbols of solidity , and a compass extended on a chevron , buildings being then of a more solid and less ccmbuotile character , lt is obvious that three compasses without the engrailed chevron do not represent the Carpenters' Arms . BRACKSTONE BAKER .

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros . H . Shaw , P . M ., VV . M . ; J . G . Doncaster , S . W . j VV . J . Coplestone , J . W . ; G . Butt , P . M ., Treas . j H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec ; E . Lucas , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; A . Williams , D . C ; H . F . Williams , I . G . j VV . W . Williams and Newland , Stwds . j Walkley , P . M ., Tylerj J . Sims ,

P . M . j F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; D . H . Pritchard , A . J . Hardwick , M . F . Wilkins , Courtrie Pounds , W . E . Barker , J . Broadbrige , J . R . Ward , jun ., C . J . Chambers , S . E . Holland , R . Shaw , W . Iredale , J . C . Morgan , M . R . Rice , Edward Lucas , J . Banks , H . Hewett , and H . Pinn . Owing to illness , Bro . Blake , W . M ., was absent . Bro . Shaw , P . M ., initiated Mr . H . Pinn , and passed Bro . Pounds , and raised Bros . Barker and Hardwick .

Other lodge business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to a very nice banquet , presided over by Bro . G . Butt , P . M ., Treasurer , who , on rising to propose the first toast , that of " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " did so in a most able manner , quite becoming that most auspicious season , that of the jubilee of her most prosperous reign , which was received in a most loyal and enthusiastic manner by all present .

The brethren were delighted with some good singing by several of the members , more especially from Bro . Pounds , who vvas twice encored , his singing being most excellent , the members congratulating themselves upon the accession of such a talented brother to the lodge . A most enjoyable evening was spent , although the brethren much regretted the absence of the W . M ., as also the I . P . M ., Bio . Dopson .

BRADFORD . —Harmony Lodge ( No . 600 ) . — installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Salem-street , on Thursday , the 16 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . VV . R . Hinings , I . P . M . ( in the absence on the Continent of Bro . C . B . Ampt , W . M . ) , with Bros . A . Assenheimer , S . W . ; E . Earnshaw , J . W . ; James Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Chap . ;

T . Norfolk , Treas . ; J . R . Welsman , P . M ., Sec . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ) , T . B . Taylor , S . D . ; A . H . Stamford , J . D . j and W . Kingdon , l . G . There was a large attendance , including Bros . J . R . Oddy , VV . M . 974 ; R . Revell , VV . M . 103 4 » IS . Swithenbank , W . M . 16 4 S ; J . Dewhirst , P . M . ; John Beanland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; C . E . Hotter . P . M . ;

R . L . Watson , P . M . ; S . Render , P . M . ; S . Minnikin , I . P . M . 3 S 7 ; J . T . Last , 3 S 7 ; C . J . Schott , 302 ; B . Thompson , 387 ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . 108 , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Wroe , P . M . 101 S ; J . Kubli , S . VV . IOISJ M . Mullen , P . M . 1545 ; W . Metcalfe , P . M . 1545 ; J . Virr , P . S . W . 1034 J F- W . Bannister , 1 ( 345 ; W . Kilner , E . Becker , J . Overton , C . J . Baukhart , J . T . Mugglestone , C . H . Wild , H . Clay , J . E .

Hinings , J , Lilley , St . Clair Tiliey , C Blagboro , and J . P . Priestley . Bro . A . Assenheimer , S . W ., was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . C . E . Hoffer , P . M ., the working tools in each Degree being explained to ths VV . M . by Bro . M . Mullen , P . M ., the charges to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren being given by Bio . J . R . Welsman , P . M . ; and the following officers were invested : Bros . E . Earnshaw ,

S . W . ; I ' . Norfolk , J . W . ; J . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Chap . ; C . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . j J . Overton , Sec ; T . B . Taylor , S . D . j A . H . Stamford , J . D . ; W . Kingdon , I . G . ; VV . A . Muller , Org . ; M . Harrison , J . Ibbetson , and \ V . H . H . Ward , Stewards ; H . Clay , S . of VV . ; S . Render , P . M ., D . of C ; J . R . Welsman , P . M ., Chaiity Steward and Almoner ; and E . Mackay ,

Tyler . Bro . J . Wright , P . M ., Chap ., proposed that a record be entered on the minutes of the complimentary banquet given under the auspices of this lodge on the ioth inst . to Bro . M . Mullen , t \ M ., prior to his departure to America , when in presence of some 60 odd brethren he was presented with an illuminated address and purse of gold , expressive of

their esteem and regard , and , referring to the happy nature of the gathering , said it was one that would live long in the memory of the brethren present on the occasion . The proposition was seconded , and carried unanimously . Bro . Welsman , P . M ., then alluded to the retirement of Bro . C Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., from the office of Secretary , afler nine years' zealous service , but who had shown

bis unabated interest in the lodge ' s welfare by accepting the office of Treasurer , to which he had been unanimously elected , and who had rendered such good service as to merit the esteem and affection of h s brethren , and , in deference to the wishes of the brethren , begged formally to propose that a suitable address be prepared for presentation to Bro . Crabtree at the next regular lodge meeting .

Bro . Jas . Wright , P . M ., in seconding the proposition , referred to the zeal Bro . Crabtree had evinced for the lodge ' s welfare for many years past , and felt sure that he would prize such an expression of goodwill , esteem , and affection of his brethren more highly than if it had been shown in any other or more substantial manner . The resolution , on

being put by the VV . M ., was carried enthusiastically . At the conclusion of business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and duly henjured , the musical poition of the programme being admirabl y rendered by Bros . Chas . Blagboro , J . P . Priestley , and others .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The election meeting of the above lodge took place on-Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstieet , Bro . J . Sanderson , VV . M ., in the chair , supported

by the following Past Masters , oflicers , and visitors : Bros . J . Wairen , P . M . ; C . Norman , P . M . ar . d Sec ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . ; T . Ovenden , P . M . ; Christopher Sweeting , P . M . ; R . Naylor , S . VV . ; VV . Bidgood , Org . ; J . VV . Miller , S . D . j W . Webber , J . D . ; S . E . Southgate , I . G . ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 ; S . Lancaster , j . W . 1668 ;