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CONTENTS .

R EPORTS OI M ASONIC MSHTIKGS—( raft Masonry , „ .. „ ,, is ) Instruction > 2 f > Royal Arch i *> 9 Mark Masonry 129 Knights Templar « 9 Masonic Notes and Queries 13 °

Obituary > 3 ° Cerarnic * in Masonry 13 ° Portraits of Prominent American Freemasons 13 ° Freemasonry in Australia 131 Notes of American Masonry 131 Time ' s Changes 132 Cambridge Local Examination at Christmas , 1 S 7 S 132 New Grand Lodges 132 CimRESl'ONDENCE : — The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , 132 CxmbridE-e Local Examination , rS *? S 132

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 133 Consecration of the Dinbych Chapter , 1177 133 Southampton New Masonic Hall 133 The Freemasons' Hall , Ipswich 133 Laving the Foundation Stone of Freemasons' Hall , Meridian Lodge , No . 14 G 9 , at Cradock , Sonth Africa ' . 133 Masonic Bibliographical Notes 133 Masonic Ili ^ h Grades in Canada 134 Freemasonry in China 134 Masonic anel General Tidings 135 Lodffc Meetings for Next Week 136 Advertisements i „ ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi

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Craft iHasourg . METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . i ; 507 ) . —The members of this loilge met at Anelerton ' s Hotel , Fleetsireet , on Weelncselay , thc 19 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . J . Douglass , in thc chair . There were also present the officers , liros . C . J . Scales , S . W . ; W . Siilc , J . W . ; R . T . Kingham , I . P . M . ; ) . J . Michael , P . M . ; J . Willing , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stiles ( W . M . 1732 ) , Sec . ; H . Stiles , I . G . ; H .

Lovegrove , W . S .- ^ and Daly , I yler ; wilh members , Bros . Edmunds , Gilbert , Gilbert , jun ., Killingback , Ranty , Tuck , Ueattic , H . Clark , C C , Cruikshanks , F . , | . Perks , Smith , Clarkson , Ward , Dimsdale , G . Edwards , Bronker , Debouf , Musgrave , anel others . There were several visitors , Bros . Hubbard , Detray , Kauffman , Moss , Browning , and others . As thc candidates for initiation and passing wcie not in

attendance there were , for the hrst tune 111 thc history of the lodge , no ceremonies worked , so thc business on the summons was procceelcel with . The election of Treasurer was unanimous in favour of Bro . J . Willing , P . M ., who Ins helel the office for some years to the satisfaction of the lodge ; Bro . Daly was re-elected Tyler , and the S . W ., Bro . C . J . Scales , was unanimously elected W . M . for the

ensuing twelve months . It was proposeel by Bro . R . T . Kingham , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . Willing , P . M ., "That the summer festival be held , as usual , in July , " and . 1 Committee was appointed for the purpose of carrying out the arrangements for thc same . The following members were elected to scive on thc Audit Committee : —Bros . Tuck , Cruikshanks , Beattie-, Edmunds , aim Ward , all thc

oflicers being cx-oflicio members . A . vote of thanks was , by acclamation , given to Bro . J . Douglass , W . M ., for the attention he had given to his eluties , and thc skilful manner in which he had performed them , duiing his year of office . At thc conclusion of the business the brethren ailjourned to the banquet , where ihe usual toasts were given , and some excellent singing by Bros , Stiles , Musgrave , and Moss was much appreciated .

TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., 'it the Lonelon , Klcet-strect , under thc presidency of Bro . T , VV . C . Bush , W . M . There were also procnt , aiming fillers , Bros . Dixon , I . P . M . ; Geo . Adamson , P . P . S . A . D . C . Kent ; C . Butcher , S . W . ; A . E . Staley , J . W . ; Kennett Harris , W . S . 1185 , S . D . ; B . Buckwoith , J . D . ; J .

Kimpton , I . G . ; W . Wooehvarel , W . S . ; Jas . Rcxworthy , D . C . ; Frost , Organist ; Recknell ( acting Secretary ) , Mackrell , Charles , Chapman , Carter , and eithers . Visitors : Bros . Bayley , S . W . 185 ; A . Sturt , 1328 ; Moss , and Reeves . A'ter the reaeling and confirmation of thc minutes of last nice-ting , Bro . Andrews was passed to the Seconel Degree , and Messrs . Fowler , Gathercole , Meek , and Blcck were

in-Mated in a most impressive manner by thc W . M ., which won for him the applause of all the brethren present , some other Masonic business having been disposed p ' i Ihe lodge was closed , and the brethren adl ° urneel tn a well served banquet in the adjoining saloon , anil aftcrwarels honoured the customary toasts . ¦ " ¦ ** * W . M ., in response to the toast of his health , took thc

opportunit y of thanking the members of the lodge for the J' -fy handsome manner in which they were supporting "ill in his Stewardship for the Girls' School at the coining Clival , for which he was proud to tell them that his list alread y excce-eled 100 guineas . The Visitors , in

respondi "' S to their health , thanked the W . M . for the pleasure they a 'i experienced both in his excellent working and the ^ spitality of the lodge . In proposing "The Oflicers " J " . M . expressed his grief at thc great loss their worthy Kasurer , Bro . Adamson , had sustained in the eleath of Ss ° n , and also at the loss of the Dover pilot cutter off Dun-

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geness , by which fifteen brother Masons had been suddenly called to the Grand Lodge above , one of them being P . M . and Treasurer of his mother lodge . The Tyler ' s toast brought an agreeable evening to a close , which was made the more cheerful by some excellent music and singing by Bros . Rexworthy , Kennctt Harris , Bayley , Frost , and Recknell .

SOUTHAMPTON . — Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —At thc last monthly meeting of this lodge the I . P . M . was presented by thc officers and members with a five guinea Past Master's jewel , the square with the forty-seventh proposition of the Book of Euclid on a plate pendant within it , in recognition of his services to the lodge for the year 1878 . During the

present month Bro . Phillips has presided at the lodge of instruction , working under the warrant of the above lodge , when , in accorelance with the bye-laws , the Seven Sections of the First Lecture have been worked as follows : —First night , First Section , Bro . Bemister ; Second Section , Bro . H . Lashmore ; Third Section , Bro . Curd ; Fourth Section , Bro . Phillips ( the questions in the fourth being

asked by Bro . R . Sharpe , P . M ., Hon . Sec . and Treasurer of the lodge ) . Second night , Fifth Section , Bro . James Cole ; Sixth Section , Bro . C . Marshall ; and Seventh ! -ec tion , Bro . T . Lashmore . Bro . Sidney Myer has been elected W . M . of t « e lodge for the month of April , when thc

remaining eig ht Sections of the Second and Third Lectures will be worked , previous to the summer recess of the loelge , which , thanks chiefly to Bro . Sharpe , is in excellent working oreler , and has been the means of assisting materially in their duties the W . M . ' s and officers of more than one of the lodges in the town during thc past year .

SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — On Thurselay , the 20 th inst ,, a large number of thc brethren of this old-established and very prosperous loilge ce-lebrated their annual festival in thc board-room of the Sheerness Local Board of Health ( kinilly li-ut fur the occasion ) . The adjourned regular meeting of thc lodge wns eluly opened at 2 . 30 by the W . M ., Bro . I . P . Watts , the

all important event cf thc assembly hang thc installation of Bro . Robert Derry , S . W . and W . M . cl . ct . The following Installed "Masters were present at the installation Bros . T . M . Rigg , P . M ., 1080 , P . P . G . Reg . ; W . Pannell , P . M . and Secretary 108 9 , Z . IJS , P . P . G . Superintendent of Works ; Alexander Spears , P . M . anel Treasurer 158 , P . Z . and T . 158 , P . P . G . O . ; John Bagshaw , P . M .

and S . 15 8 , P . Z . and E . 1 qS , P . P . G . O . ; George H . Chixfield , W . M . 127 ; J . M . ' Longhurst , W . M . 133 ; William Rankin , W . M . 1 S 4 ; II . G . Clarkson , W . M . 108 9 ; Henry Tuff , W . M . 1273 ¦ . Wm , 1 * tuner Carpenter , P . M . is « ; Thos . J . Firminger , P . M . 158 ; Joseph U . Brett , P . M . 158 ; M . W . West , P . M . 108 9 ; E . J . Penney , P . M . 1089 . Previous to proceeding with the installation ,

the W . M ., Bro . Watts , presented , in appropriate terms , to Bro . VV . T . Carpenter , P . M ., in the name and by the unanimous vote of the lodge , a beautiful P . M . 's jewel , as a mark of the esteem felt for him by his brethren , and for the very valuable services he had rendered to the lodge . Bro . Derry having been presented to the W . M . by Bro . Firminger , D . C , was duly and according to ancient

custom placed in thc chair of King Solomon in such a masterly and impressive manner by Bro . Watts , as to elicit the highest commendation from thc brethren . Having been raised to the seat of government , the ncwlyclecteel Worshipful Master invested thc following brethren as his officers during his term of office : —Bros . J . P . Watts , I . P . M . ; C . Austin , R . N ., S . W . ; M . J . Sullivan , R . N ., J . W . ; Alexander Spears ,

P . M ., Treas . j W . T . Carpenter , P . M ., Sec . ; G . T . Green , S . D . ; E . Stulely , J . D . ; T . J . Firminger , D . of C . ; VV . W . Grimwood , Org . ; F . C . Paul , I . G . ; H . Sole and J . H . Lee , Stewards ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler . The * investment being concluded , the W . M . presented thc I . P . M ., lira . Watts , with a Past Master's jewel , as a mark of respect for his services eluritig the past year . Votes of thanks were unanimously given to Bro . Watts , P . M ., for the very excellent manner in which he hael installed his successor

to the chair , and to thc members of thc lioarel of Health for thc loan of the board-room . Nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonry in gi-neral , and for Adam ' s Lodge in pailicular , the lodge was closed , accoreling to ancient custom , with solemn prayer . After the business had been closed , , thc brethren adjourned to the lodge-room , in thc Victoria-buildings , where a

most excellent banquet had been provided for them by Mrs . Green , of the Britannia Hotel , widow of the late Bio . J . G . Green , P . M . of Adam ' s , and P . P . G . J . D . of thc province of Kent . The banquet was well served , well attended , about seventy-five being picsent , anil thoroughly enjoycel by all , under the presidency of the W . M . The

usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards honoured . The toast of " Thc W . M . " was rapturously received , and gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Derry . After a most enjoyable evening , thc brethren separated . Bro . Grimwood , thc newly-appointed Organist , most ably presided at the pianoforte .

SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at thc lodge-room on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Charles Emerson , in the chair . There was a large number of the brethren present , and among the Past Masters were Bros . Woodall , P . P . G . J . W . ; Walshaw , P . P . G . D . C . ; Williamson , Millntr , and 1 ' onilinsnn . The

officers present were Bros . VV . B . Richardson , S . W . ; J . R . Dippce , J . W . ; C . Roberts , Sec ; E . Cooper , J . D . ; and R . Hume , I . G . The lodge having been opened in ancient form , thc minutes of thc previous lodge were read and confirmed , and the balloi was taken for two candidates for initiation to the mysteries and privileges of our ancient Order , Messrs . Creed and VVhitlingham , who were unani-

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mously acccpteel , and duly admitted . The lodge was raised to the Seconel Degree , and Bro . Bishop having been examined , was entrusted , and retired , when the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , to which Bro . Bishop was duly raised . Some slight commotion arose during the solemn ceremony owing to the sudden illness of a visiting brother . Thc lodge having been lowered to the First Degree , the

Treasurer , Bro . J . W . Woodall , presented his report , which showed the financial position to bc very prosperous , and which was accordingly received and adopted . Votes of thanks were passed to Bro . Woodall , as Treasurer , and to Bros . Knaggs and Fowler , the Auditors , also to Bro . Millner , P . M ., for his present to the lodge of a handsome pair of Deacon's wands . Bro . Wooelall , who is a P . M . of

this loelge and a very eminent Mason , expressed his desire to present a life policy of insurance to the Old Globe Lodge , for the purpose of founding a Masonic hall in this town when the lease of the present premises expires . The W . M ., on behalf of the brethren of the Old Globe Lodge , tendered Bro . Woodall the best thanks of the lodge for his generous offier , which , he said , was very gladly accepted . The reports of the Easter Entertainment Committee , presented

and read by Bro . W . Fraser , and of the Furnishing Committee , read by the W . M ., were adopted . After a candidate for initiation had been proposed , and " Hearty Good Wishes " tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed about 9 . 45 in ancient form , after which a very pleasant hour was spent in social harmony and fraternal love , enlivened with songs and toasts , the E . A . song being especially honoured .

OPENSHAW .-Lodge of Faith ( No . 581 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this loelge was held on Wednesday evening , 19 th inst ., at thc Drovers' Inn , Openshaw . At 6 . 30 p . m . the brethren sat down to tea , which was , as usual , most comfortably provided by thc host , Bro . John Battersly , in his usual efficient manner . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , at 7 . 15 ,

by Bro . Henry Darbyshire , P . M ., acting Master , owing to the decease of the W . M ., liro . John Bedfoid , which took place on the 2 nd inst ., as duly reported in thc Freemason . The following officers and brethren were present : Bros . Greenup , S . W . ; Hickson , J . W . ; Walker , S . D . ; Brougham , J . D , ; Parker , P . M ., Treasurer ; Tyers , P . M ., D . C . ; Speakman , Hon . Sec ; Johnson , I . G . ; Swift , Steward ;

Beswick , Tyler ; Brown , Cordingley , Brailhurn , Knott , J Swift , Lloyd , J . T . Entwisle , J . Hilton ; and visiting Bros . Hewitt and Reed , 78 ; and a brother from Loelge 471 . The minutes of the last regular meeting were then read by Bro . Lee Speakman , Hon . Sec , and were unanimously confirmed , also the minutes of the emergency meeting which was held on the 7 th inst ., as also the dispensation

authorising the brethren to wear the clothing of their respective offices on the occasion of the funeral of their W . M ., was read by the Secretary , and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in thc First Degree by the acting W . M ,, when Bros . Brougham and Lbyd gave the tongue of gooel report for Mr . Richard Hurris , who was then balloted for , and eluly elected and initiated into Ancient

Freemasonry by the acting W . M . I he working tools of an Entered Apprentice Freemason were very ably explained by Bro . Greenup , S . W ., to Bro . Norris , and the charge of initiation by Bro . Hickson , J . W ., was , with much abili ' y , delivered . The lodge was opened in the Seconel Degree , when the test questions were put to Bro . James T . Entwisle ,

to entitle him to be raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and being answered in a satisfactory manner , he was entrusted with a seat of merit leading to the degree into which he sought to be admitted ; he was then ordered to retire to prepare for the ceremony . The lodge was then opened in the Thirel Degree by the acting W . M ., who then calleel upon Bro . John Parker , P . M . anil

Treasurer , to take thc chair of K . S ., and raise Bro . J . T . Entwisle to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., which he did in Lis usual vciy impressive and effective manner , after which the acting Master then assumed thc duties of the chair , anil , by authority , declared the M . M . Lodge was closed , anil left open in the Seconel Degree , which elcgree was also closed , and left open

in the First Degree . " Hearty Good Wishes " were then expiesscd by the visiting brethren , when the acting W . M . delivered a charge or message entrusted to him by thc late and much lamented W . M . ( for the brethren ) shortly before his decease . Thc message was , with much brotherly love and feeling , delivered by the acting W . M ., aid with equal feeling and respect received by the

brethren , who esteemed their late W . M . very highly . The lodge was then closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , at 9 . 50 p . m ., when the brethren adjourned to the festive board , anel the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and on this occasion the harmony was dispenseel with . Thc brethren , as usual , were taken to town by the bus provided each lodge night for their convenience .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place 011 Wednesday , the 19 II 1 inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . A . C . Woodley in tbe chair , supported by thc following officers : Bros . Waters , I . P . M . ; J . Wilkins , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M . arid Treas . ; C . Norman , P . M . and Sec ; C . Cooke , Org . ; IS . B . Hobson , S . D . ; W . McCoy ,

J . D . ; G . Beaver , I . G . ; H . Roberts , D . C ; nnd B . Norman , Ty ler . Amongst thc visitors were Bros . A . J . Manning , I . P . M . 1472 ; E . J . Lloyd , J . W . 1472 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) , eV-c . The lodge having been opened in elue feirm and wilh solemn prayer , Mr . E . Decks was , after

approval , initiated inio the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . A di-tressed brother was then relievcel with two guineas , and then the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were fully honoured . Bro . Waters then proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " expressing his ,