Contents.

CONTENTS .

REPORTS of M ASONIC MEETINGS : - ( - raft Masonry : -45 Red Cross of Constantine ., 45 r nrfire of Benevolence j 4 S rehire Educational Masonic Institution 346 ronsccration of the Fort Mark Lodge 346 n there Well Met—A Lancastrian Sojourn 34 6 S , ™ British Association and the Freemasons 347 lieutscher Gcmulich Fricmauerei 347 Freemafonry in Jersey 34 * ; ¦ 1 ¦ ¦"¦ — ¦

. Teeu ¦ = > --- * -- * - - ,, g jj ^ -fe ^ xid ^^ Note •on Ar ......... 349 Curcdenboreian Rite 349 The Snecial Court ofthe Boys' School 35 ° i i > w Words to the Roman Catholic Authorities 35 ° The Atrocities of War 33 ° The Detective System 35 ' Medal 35

The Albert ' Bro . Dr . Morris 3 s ' C ORRESPONDENCE J--Our great Metropolitan Hospitals 351 A Query - 3 S Express Third Class Fares 35 = Roval Masonic Institution for Boys 353 Freemasonry in thc United States 353 Sketches of Masonic Character , No . 1 354 Advertisements 354 i . ii . iii . 'v . v . vi .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Itomm * . ULVERSTONE . —Furness Lodge ( No . 995 ) . — The usual meeting of this excellent lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst ., within the Masonic Hall , Ulverstone—probably the most unique and best appointed Masonic room in the West Lancashire province . There were present on this occasion Bro . James Robinson , M . D ., W . M . ; Uro . Casson , S . W . ; Bro . J . Hankey , J . W . ; Bro .

Harrison , I . P . M . ; Bro . J . Case , P . M . ; Bro . T . Dodgson , P . M . 99 S and 1231 , P . P . G . Pur . Westmoreland and Cumberland ; Bro . Remington , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Bro . R . Pearson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Bro . Brook , P . M . 311 , Secretary , & c . The visiting brethren were Bro . John Atkinson , I . G ., and Acting Secretary of the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , 1 G 09 ; Bro . Burgess , Assistant Organist , 1 O 09 ;

and Bro . Booth , Lodge of Concord , Preston . The First Degree was given by the W . M . most impressively , Bro . Burgess presiding at the harmonium , and giving the musical portion of the ceremony in a highly efficient manner . At the conclusion of the business , Bro . Remington , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ,, moved , and Bro . R . Peaison , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., seconded a motion to the effect that the

lodge should vote a sum of 15 guineas towards providing a portrait of the late Bro . Roger Dodgson , P . M . 995 and 12 3 , P . P . G . S . B . Westmoreland and Cumberland , to be hung on the walls of the lodge-room , in recognition of his services to Masonry in the district and the Furness Lodge in particular . Thc motion was carried with unanimity . Bro . Pearson referred to the able manner in which

Bro . Burgess had presided at the harmonium and stated that he had never heard the musical portion of the ceremony so well rendered . He therefore proposed that the thanks of the lodge be tendered to Bro . Burgess . The motion was seconded by Bro . Casson , S . W ., and carried with acclamation . Bro . Burgess suitably acknowledged the compliment , and the business then terminated .

LIVERPOOL . —Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , ( No . 1182 ) . —As a pleasant sequel to the installation proceedings of the previous week , the brethren of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge held their annual pic-nic on Thursday , the 16 th inst . About 200 ladies and brethren started from Lime-street Station of the L . & N . W . Railway , and proceeded to Broxton , a few miles beyond Chester , where , at

a pleasantly situated farm-house , creature comforts were plentifully provided for the whole party . Unfortunately rain began to fall during the afternoon , and spoiled the complete pleasure of the day ' s " out . " The ample tent fitted up served to shelter the pleasure seekers , who made the best and the most of the unpleasant circumstances , returning to town shortly after 9 o ' clock . Amongst those

who greatly promoted the pleasure of the day were Bros . John Williams , W . M . ; R . Martin , jun ., I . P . M . ; J . Edginton , P . M . ; T . B . Myers , P . M . ; T . Davis , S . W . ; G . Musker , J . W ., and nearly all thc other officers . GREAT STANMORE . —Abereorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The fourth regular meeting of this young lod ge was held at the Abereorn Hotel , on Wednesday , the "st inst ., Bro . Osman "Vincent , W . M ., in thc chair . The

following brethren were present : —Bros . Tideombe , S . W . ; Ebbs , J . W . ; Veal , Secretary ; Marshall , J . D . ; Roy , I . G . ; Garrod , I . P . M . ; Helsdon , P . M ., D . C . ; and Middleton , Tyler ; and several other brethren . Visitors : F . H . Fletcher , M . M . No . 12 ; F . G . Baker , P . M . 75 . * . The lodge was opened by the W . M . at 3 . 30 , and after confirming the minutes of the last meeting the ballot was taken favourably for Mr . E . F . di Poutchalon and Mr . G . H . Hall as

initiates . Bro . W . F . Middleton , who proved his proficiency , was then passed to the Second Degree , and after resuming his lodge the W . M . also duly enlightened the above gentlemen into the First Degree of Freemasonry . this being the first occasion of the new W . M . shewing his ability in these ceremonies . It is sufficient to say , to his great credit , that during his junior offices he had ably prepared himself tw good service ; both were worthy of an old P . M ., and

gave general and hearty satisfaction ; the new officers also gave evidence of admirable working . Four candidates havin g been proposed for next meeting , making the ree "" ^ monies then necessary , the W . M . announced an lod ergenCy f ° r that P P ose on the 4 September . The br th WaS c " oset * ••*P eace and harmony at 5 . 30 , and the ih ki * P assed an enjoyable evening at banquet under ¦ "e able presidency of the Worshipful Master , assisted by "•any musical brethren .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

SALTBURN . —Handyside Lodge ( No . 1619 ) . On Monday , August the 13 th inst ., the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . D . W . Dixon , took place at the Zetland Hotel , when there was a large attendance of members of the lodge and representatives of the district . The ceremony was performed in a most interesting manner by Bro . George Marwood , P . D . P . G . M . of the North

and East Ridings , after which the following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : —Bros . Charles Moore , I . P . M . ; J . C . Simpson , S . W . ; N . H . Ground , J . O . ; A . B . Moss , Sec . ; George Taylor , S . D . ; Joseph Taylor , J . W . ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; R . Deighton , O . G . ; H . T . Adamson , S . After the ceremony the brethren dined together .

BRIDGNORTH . —Castle Lodge ( No . 1621 ) . — This lodge held its first annual installation meeting at the Crown Hotel , Bridgnorth , on Friday , August 10 th , 1 S 77 . A lodge of emergency having been called for one o ' clock for the purpose of raising Bro . Southwell , and to receive the report , of tlie audit committee , which was read , approved , and showed the lodge to be in a very good position

considering that the whole lodge had to be furnished , the brethren , including the twelve initiated , passed , and raised , during the fhst year of the lodge , having very generously contributed to the fund for the purchase of the furniture . Several of the brethren , including Bros . H . B . Southwell , J . D ., and F . F . Foxall , deserve the thanks of the brethren foi their very generous gifts to the lodge . Bro . H . B .

Southwell , always ready to render help and assistance , who « required , very handsomely presented the lodge with a very beautiful harmonium ( by Alexandre ) ; Bro . F . F . Foxall , one of the three very beautiful pedestals which have been so much admired by thc brethren . Bro . W . L . Southwell having been raised to the sublime degree of a M . Mason by the W . Master , Bro . Stokes , P . G . S . W . of

Worcestershire , the lodge of emergency was closed in due form . The W . M ., Bro . J . Stokes , immediately proceeded to open the regular lodge , which had been called for two o ' clock , the following brethren and visitors present Bros . J . Stokes , W . M ., and P . G . S . W . Worcestershire ; E . Jones Chittey , S . W . and W . M . elect ; C . W . Lester , J . W ., and W . M . 1120 , Ironbiidge ; Hubeit Smith , Treasurer

ancl Secretary ; H . B . Southwell , S . D . ; Dr . A . Colics , J . D . ; John Sewell , Organist ; J . S . Vince , I . G . ; G . G . De Lesscnt ; T . Whitefoot , Clement Edkins , F . F . Foxall , T . M . Deighton , T . Pratt , C . Deighton , T . F . Nock , Eliliu Price , A . S . Trevor , E . M . Southwell , and W . L . Southwell . Visitors : Bros . William Mansfield , P . M . 2- ; 2 , and D . P . G . M . Worcestershire ;

W . H . Spaull , P . M . 1134 , and P . G . Secretary Shropshire and North Wales ; James Fitzgerald , P . M . 337 , P . P . G . D . of C . Worcestershire ; Wm . Smith , P . M . 252 , and P . P . G . P . Worcestershire ; J . R . Harris , P . M . 77 * , and P . P . G . S . ; Charles Brttlall , P . M . 252 ; W . Wearing , J . W . 252 ; A . C . Green , I . G . 232 ; J . Russell , S . 252 ; F . C . Chittey , Lodge of Charity , i S 2 I , Birmingham ; J . Nicholson , 252 ;

W . Waldron , 572 ; Wm . Pritchard , 573 ; I hos . Tyler , Tyler . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , the lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . E . Jones Chittey , S . W . and W . M . elect was presented by Bro . 11 . B . Southwell to the Installing Master to receive at his hand the benefit of

installation , which ceremony was very beautifully performed by the retiring Master , Bro . S . Stokes , and deserves the highest praise . The working tools in the several degrees were presented to thc newly installed Master , and the brethren saluted him in ancient form . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , and they were duly invested by the Installing Master .

Bros . J . Stokes , I . P . M . ; H . B . Southwell , S . W . ; Dr . A . Colics , J . W . ; Hubert Smith , Treas . ; Thos . Whitefoot , Sec ; F . K . Foxall , S . D . ; C . Deighton , J . D . ; J . C . W . Lester , D . of C . ; C . G . DeCcssant , I . G . ; J . Sewell , Org . ; Thos . Deighton , Thos . Pratt , and J . S . Vince , Stewards j Thos . Tyler , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and his officers were given inanimpressivcmannerbytheInstalling

Master . Before the lodge was closed the newly-installed W . M . presentcd Bro . Joseph Stokes , I . P . M , with a very handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his excellent services to the lodge during his year of office as its first Past Master . Hearty good wishes were given from the Prov . Grancl Lodge of Shropshire and North Wales , the Prov . Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , the Lodge of

Harmony , the Lodge of Charity , and several other lodges , and duly acknowledged by the W . M . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room in the Agricultural Hall , kindly placed at their disposal by Bro . Clement Edkins , who , with the assistance of Bros . Whitefoot , Foxall , Deighton , and others had tastefully decorated

the walls , & c , adding much to the comfort of the brethren . The banquet was supplied by Bro . Vince in his usual liberal style , and gave general satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts weie given and duly honoured . During the evening Bro . Sewell , assisted by his son , gave

the brethren the benefit of their professional abilities ol playing a selection ot music , which was duly acknowledged by the brethren , who departed shortly before 8 o'clock ; many , having come from distant towns , had to return early , thus ending the first anniversary of the Castle Lodge .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

COCKERMOUTH . — Dykes Conclave ( No . 3 6 ) . —The annual assembly of this conclave was held on Wednesday , Aug . 15 th , in thc rooms of Skiddaw Lodge , Cockermouth . There were present : —Em . Sir Knights R . Robinson , P . S . ; G . M . Tickle , P . M . ; j . Pearson , P . S . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . S ., as Recorder and H . P . ( Freemason ); W . Shilton , P . S ., D . C . ; E . Tyson , V . E . ; Sir Knights T ,

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Mandle , Treas . ; R . Bailey , J . G . ; J . Evening , S . B . ; T . Bird , Herald ; W . H . Lewthwaite , Organist ; D . Titterington , H . Moncrieff , Jas . Quay , W . Lamonby , Jas . Gardiner , S . Thwaite , J . Pearson ( Lorton ) , and W . Potts , Sentinel . Em . Sir . Knight occupied the throne . After the minutes of the previous assembly were read and confirmed , it was resolved that a copy of the latter part

thereof relating to the great loss sustained to Masonry in West Cumberland through the death of Em . Sir Knight Rev . W . Beeby , M . A ., the last Sovereign of Dykes Conclave , be forwarded to the family of the deceased . Sir Knight T . Mandle , V . E . elect ., was then presented to the presiding Sovereign , and all below the rank of Viceroy having retired , a College was opened , when Sir Knight Mandle was

re-admitted , and duly consecrated to the priestly office . Em . Sir Knight Edward Tyson , M . P ., Sov . elect ., was next presented , and all below that rank retiring , a . Senate of the Princes of the Order was opened , when the new Sovereign was re-admitted , and duly and solemnly placed in the imperial seat of Constantine . After the closing of the Senate and College , the main body of the Sir Knights

were summoned , and the new officers invested as follows : Comps . R . Bailey , S . G . ; T . Bird , J . G . ; W . F . Lamonby , H . P . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , Treas . and Org . ; J . Evening , Recorder ; Jas . Gardiner , Prefect ; J . Pearson ( Lorton ) , Junior Prefect ; W . Lamonby , St . B . ; R . Robinson , Orator ; Jas . Quay , H . ; S . Thwaite , Almoner ; H . Moncrieff , Steward ; D . Titterington , D . C . ; and W . Potts ,

Sentinel . Sir Knight W . H . Lewthwaite , in consideration of his valuable services as Organist , was unanimously elected as honorary member of the conclave ; after which three notices of motion were put in by Em . Sir Knights W . T . Lamonby and E . Tyson , the first proposing to alter the termination of the financial year from January to July ; the second to remove the place of assembly of

the conclave to the new rooms of Skiddaw Lodge ; and the last to reduce the installation fee from two guineas to one guinea . Thc conclave was then solemnly closed , when the Sir Knights adjourned to the Old Hall for refection . Em . Sir Knight E . Tyson presided , and Em . Sir Knight T . Mandle was in the vice-chair . The usual toast list was gone through , interspersed with a selection of music ,

under the direction of Sir Knight Lewthwaite , Organist , which included the new song and chorus , by Bro . Mahon , official reporter of the Grand Lodge of New York , entitled , " The Mason ' s Beacon , " and which was here introduced by Em . Sir Knight W . F . Lamonby , who also sang a Masonic piece , comparatively unknown in England , entitled , " A Wee Drappie o ' t , " the words evidently written

by a Scotch brother , whilst the music and accompaniments are by Sir Knights Lamonby 2 nd Lewthwaite , who propose publishing it at once . In the course of the proceedings some very profitable discussions ensued as to the future prosperity of the conclave , and it was the general opinion that , with all the arrears of subscription collected , and a little more vitality thrown into the concerns of the conclave

than has hitherto been exhibited , the knightly Order would enter upon an era of success it cannot be yet said to have experienced in Cumberland . We may add that Dykes Conclave was instituted in April , 1873 , that it now has on the roll 46 members , three of whom are honorary , whilst during the four years of its existence there have been five deaths , and three resignations .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The President ' s chair was occupied by Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of the Board ; the Senior Vice-president ' s chair by Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President ; and the Junior Vice-president ' s chair by Capt . N . G .

Philips , S . G . D . The other brethren present were Bros . S . Rawson . P . D . G . M : China ; Henry Murray , P . D . G . M . China ; John Hervey , G . Sec ; Chas . W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ; Henry Brown , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; C . Edwin Willing , G . O . ; H . Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec ; J . Smith , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Samuel Foxall , G . P . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; Griffiths Smith

William Stephens , P . M . ; Charles Atkins , P . M . 27 ; Charles F . Hogard , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , R . F . Gould , P . M . 92 ; Thos . Knott , W . M . 73 ; J . G . Defriez , W . M . 45 ; H . Higgins , W . M . 1381 ; W . H . Ferryman , W . M . 3 ; Wm . Manton , P . M . 725 ; C . P . Cobham , *; P . M . 957 ; J . M . P . Montagu , P . M . 707 ; Col . Somerville-Bumey , P . M . 1697 ; Richard P .

Leeson , W . M . 1615 ; Geo . R . Corner , W . M . 1139 ; Geo . J . Smith , W . M . 16 3 6 ; H . W . Hemsworth ; P . M . 1193 ; Copeman W . Fox , W . M . 1326 ; Raphael Costa , P . M . 263 ; Alex . T . Hollingsworth , W . M . 59 ; John Seex , W . M . 142 O ; Alfred , 24 ; Black , W . M . 156 ; Wm . H . Myers , 34 , P . M . 1445 > Chas . Daniel , W . M . 65 ; W , Coffin , P . M . 189 ; Geo . Porter , W . M . 901 ; J . P . Cohen ,

W . M . 205 ; R . P . Davis , P . M . 1288 ; W . Toye , W . M . 1278 ; Nelson Reed , W . M . 1671 ; W . S . Whitaker , W . M . 1572 ; Geo . Gale , P . M . 548 ; Edwin Barr , W . M . 1685 ; Samuel Waters , W . M . 700 -, R . W . Gibbs , W . M . 76 ; S . R . Speight , W . M . 147 ; and Walter Hopekirk , W . M . 1586 . Eleven grants , totheamountof £ 225 , madeattheformer meeting of the Board , which required confirmation , were

confirmed . There were twenty-four new cases on the list , but of these twenty-four cases three were deferred . Three were recommended to Grand Lodge for the sums respectively of £ 50 , £ 75 and . £ 200 . Eighteen cases were relieved with sums varying from £ 5 to £ 40 , At the Board of Masters , held previously to the sitting of the Lodge of Benevolence , the agenda paper for next Grand Lodge was settled , and notices of motion for that meeting were given .