Reviews.

among his West Yorkshire brethren , but generally , and the addresses which are contained in this volume bear convincing testimony both to his acquaintance with our history , laws , an 1 usages , and to his ability and judgment as a writer . Thus , in describing Bio . Tew ' s career as a Mason ,

and in collecting and annotating tha addresses which our distinguished brother Was delivered a * -, different times in lodge , chanter , or at literary meetings , Bro . Matthewman has himself rendered to Freemasonry a service which cannot be too hea rtily app ' auled and for which he deserves our warmest thanks .

Bro . Tew ' s connection with our Society extends back to the year 1 S 56 , when he was initiated in the Scarsdale Lodge , No . 9 S 1 , Chesterfield , while following his then profession of a civil engineer in th ** : neighbourhood oi that town . He remained a subscribing member till 1 -, 62 , when , having in the meantime taken up his residence at Pontefract , he became founder and first Master of the St . Oswald's Lodge , now No . gio , which was constituted in the Masonic Hall

in that town on the 7 th April of the year already mentioned . At the banquet which was held at the Green Dragon after the constitution of the lodge , and at which there were present sundry who were not Masons , Bro . Tew delivered the first of his many addresses on Masonry , its aims and objects , its origin , development , & c , & c . This address is excellent of its kind , and shows that even in those early days he had formed a very high opinion of the Craft , and

fully appreciated the purposes which in its modern form it was calculated to achieve . " What we want , " said he in the concluding paragraph , "in this town and neighbourhood is not intellect , enterprise , earnestness , business activity : these qualities are conspicuous in many whom I could individually name as is evidenced in our collieries , potteries , bottle and brick-making concerns , malt-kilns and liquorise factories — what

we need is more cordiality between man and man , greater consideration for others , less reference to self , more unity of purpose , a greater disposition to forget differences . These are lessons which Masonry inculcates largely , perpetually , emphatically , and to disseminate these principles we have asked the Grand Lodge of England to grant , under the sign-manual of its Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , a warrant of constitution appointing us a lodge . And hold

ing as I do the principles I have enumerated , can I do otherwise than echo the aspiration— ' All the world a lodge and every man a brother . ' ? " Bro . Tew was continued in office a second year , during which he received his first provincial distinction , that of a Prov . Grand Steward , and in the July of which he read a paper in lodge , . entitled " The Tracing Board of the Second Degree and the Symbolism of the Temple of King Solomon . " On leaving the chair at

the close of his second year he exerted himself successfully in securing the attendance of Provincial Grand Lodge in order to consecrate the St . Oswald's Lodge , which , though it had been legally and duly constituted , had not gone through the more important and impressive ordeal of consecration . The ceremony was performed by the late Bro . Bentley Shaw , then Deputy Grand Master , and Bro . Tew delivered an oration which well deserved the vote of thanks

that was passed by acclamation by Prov . Grand Lodge in recognition of his service . In 1 S 64 he wis appointed Prov . A . G . D . C , and in iSOS was , for the third time , installed VV . M . of the St , Oswald , when he read a paper which he entitled "A Synopsis of the History of Freemasonry . " During thc few years that followed his third Mastership , Bro . Tew , though his interest in the lodge remained as great as ever , took a less active part in its

affairs . From time to lime he attended for the purpose of giving a lecture , proposing a money vote to one or other of the Charities , or assisting in the ceremony of installation . But a wider field had opened out in which he had opportunities of rendering more general service , and we hear of his attending other lodges , and by invitation delivering some interesting and instructive addresses on some subje ; t connected with the Craft , its mysteries , or its government . In

1 S 72 Bro . Tew who , by this time had become a P . P . G . W ., enlisted the sympathy of Bro . the Marquis of Ripon , M . W . G . M . and . Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , in a subject in which he had borne a prominent part aid induced his lordship , with his Deputy P . G . M . and principal officers , to visit Pontefract and lay the foundation-stone of St . Stephen ' s Church , East Hardwick , towards the erection of which he himself had

contributed the sum of 42000 , to say nothing of the influence he had personally exerted in obtaining public grants and private subscriptions in behalf of ths same objec :. The ceremony took place on the 23 rd October , 1 S 72 , and whether we have regard to the number and distinction of the principal brethren present on the manner in wheh the function WAS formed , proved a great success . In 1 S 75 , thc late Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., on his instillation as

P . G . M . of West \ orksture , in succession to the Marquis of Ripjn , appointed Bro . Tew to be his D .-puty . In 1 SS 4 , tint genial and popu ' ar brother resigned his ollice , and his Royal Highness was graciously pleased to appiint his worthy Deputy I'rov . Grand Master his successor , and Bro . 'lew was installed in his present office on the 24 th April , 18 S 5 , by the Karl of Lathom , then D . G . M . of England . Of tne events wnich have since occurred they are so familiar

to our readers that it is quite unnecessary we should recapitulate them . Sulfice it to say , that as his opportunities to serve the Craft both generally and particularly have been far more numerous since his elevation to the position he stUl hold > ' , so have his endeavours tu promote the wellbeing of Freemasonry been far greater and , if possible , far more successful , and our hope is that he may be spared for many years to preside over a province which has prospered

so abundantly under his guidance . Nor as regards the addresses which Bro . Matthewman hascolla . ed and annotated with such consi >) cut ) us ability need we say more than that they constitute a most valuable series of orations and essays , which deserve and will amply repay the most careful study on the part of the reader . VVe have purposely given the concluding passage from the first in the volume just to show that 30 years ago , as now , Ilro . Tew had an enlightened

conception of the vast influence for good which Freemasonry is calculated to exercise ; but more than . this we need not quote , as a very large proportion of the addresses have appeared in our columns at the times they were severall y delivered . Our readers , therefore , must to a great extent be familiar with their character and purpose . We feel sure , however , that this fact will not deter thc brethren , even those who have studied them most closely in our pages , from perusing them again and with ever-increasing interest and advantage in the form in which they now appear .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Graft flDasonr \> .

METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Ranelagh Lodge ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., when there were present Bros . H . F . Williams , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . VV . ; W . VV . Williams , J . W . F . Craggs , I . P . M . ; W . J . Coplestone , Sec ; E . Newland , S . D . ; R . Philips , D . of C . ; Banks and Morgan , Stewards ; and A . Walkey , Tyler ; H . Purden , P . M . ;

C . Barker , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; J . Doncaster , P . M . ; E . Lucas , P . M . ; Bennet , Chambers , Dyne , Segar , Blanch , Richard , Somer , Iredale , Stokes , G . White , Hienermann , G . Stehr , J . Stehr , Buck , Ward , jun ., and Jobson . Visitors : R . Durtnall , P . M . 1223 , P . G . S . of Works , Kent ; A . A . Nottingham , I . P . M . 2203 ; F . J . Harrington , P . M . 1000 , 160 ; and H . Wake ,

720 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Secretary informed the W . M . that in consequence of the lamented decease of Bro . W . A ; Smith , the candidate who had been proposed by him and elected at the last meeting , would not be present . The ceremony was not therefore performed . A

vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of Bro . Smith . The lodge now occupies a somewhat unique position in having tor its principal officers three brethren of the nameof Williams , they not being relations . The W . M ., Bro . H . F . VVilliams is an industrious hard-working Mason , and is known all over London . The s . VV ., Bro . A . Williams , is a P . M . of the Hammersmith Lodge , amongst

whom , with the other members of the Craft , he is deservedly respected . The J . W ., Bro . W . W . Williams , is also wellknown in the West of London . Many matters of Masonic interest were discussed , and the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the Club Room , where an excellent repast was provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and

responded to , as also " The Health of the Visitors , " which was drunk with enthusiasm , was replied to in suitable terms , Bro . Durtnall stating that it gave him great pleasure in being able to attend a London lodge , and although there had not been any ceremony worked that evening , he felt that he was in the company of some excellent workers in the Craft .

The Tyler s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —This lodge met at the Horns' Tavern , Kennington Park , in tne 14 th inst . Among those present were Bros . J . Dennis , W . M . ; Lundie , S . W . ; Hearne , J . W . ; George EverettP . AL , P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M .,

, Sec ; Mecham , S . D . ; Millsom , J . D . ; Caldwell , l . G . ; Burrows , D . ot C . ; Thornley , W . S . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; Captain 1 . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M . ; H . F . foale , P . M . ; and Hopkins , Hon . Org . Among the visitors were Bros . Harris , I . P . M . 406 ; Bunker , P . M . n . sS ; Letchford , P . M . 1 G 58 ; W . Davis , S . W . 68 ; G .

White , S . W . 975 ; Perry , 78 ; Jeffreys , 174 ; A . J . Harman , 19 S ; Webber , 19 S ; Pattisson , 11 S 5 ; J . Kailton , 1563 ; Robertson , 1716 ; Crowther , 2308 ; and Sherriff , 2353 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . A . P . Finn and F . Wills were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . H . S .

Cutler . H . Sampson , T . Alotterhead , and i * . Scott , and , it being unanimous , they were impressively initiated , with thc exception of the first mentioned , who was unaDle tu be present . A sum of money was voted trom the funds towards the testimonial in course of preparation to Bro . Buxton , for many years tne courteous and genial caterer of the lodge . Bro . W . VV . Westley sent . an apology for non-attendance .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . George Everett , in responding to the toast of " The Grand Uiiicers , " after speaking in terms of the highest commendation of the distinguished brethren forming the

Grand Lodge of England , regretted that at the recent Grand Lodge ( Juarteny Communication the brethren , as a body , had not " received the proposal to create six new Grand Officers more warmly . He felt quite sure that it was partly , if not wholly , a misunderstanaing . For a long time past it had been apparent that with the great increase ol lodges the collars of the coveted purple at the disposal

of the Grand Master were too tew in number . In conclusion he hoped that the clouds of opposition ^ would clear when ncxt the proposal was submitted to Grand Lodge , which he trusted would be at the December meeting . 1 he toast of " The VV . M . " was warmly received , and he modestly acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of thc Initiates" followed , and they each replied .

The VV . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Visitors , " expressed the great pleasure he had experienced that afternoon in welcoming so many brethren representing distinguished lodges . No . 1381 , since its consecration , has been noted for the number of visitors it had entertained , fie assumed that it was owing to its position as one of the largest and most influential lodges south ot the 1 hames . Bros . Harris , Bunker , Letchford , and others replied to this toast .

Bros . Captain Walls and R . La Feuillade responded on behalf of ' * The Past Masters , " Bros . G . Everett and VV . Stuart for "The lreasurer and Secreta'y , " and Bros . Lundie and Hearne for " The Otticers . " In the intervals of the toast Bros . Hopkins , Lundie , Davis , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . r ) —The instillation meeting of this popular and successful lodge took place on the 13 th instant , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , a large number of members and visitors being present , viz ., Bros . A . Belenkarn , W . M . ; R . A Hargroves , S . W . and VV . M . elect ; J . Clark , J . W . " T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Stokes , P . M ., Sec . ; r _

V . Rice , S . D . ; J . A . Shelton , I . G . j J . R . Smith , P . M ' D . C ; P . L . Kingsbury , Org . ; F . V . Catt , I . P . M . ; R ' Brown , P . M . ; Thos . Nettlefold , P . M . ; J . S . Plummet ' P . M . ; N . J . Gilbert , W . G . Hills , C . J . Lewis , G . Lucas C . Drake , H . Havens , C . J- Morris , J . Manley , W . Tarr ' A . Wordsworth , F . VV . Clayton , 1 ' . H . Gilbert , J . T * Packer , A . VV . Johnson , J . Green , R . Ball , J . Newburv

H . Smeeton , F . Patch , H . Nash , J . G . Hogg , H . R . Farnan , and others . The visiting brethren were Bros . C . A . Adams , 1901 ; J . Smith , P . M . 45 ; Stuart Lane , 1614-J . N . Bate , P . M . 72 ; H . Sanders , 1 J 3 ; F . C . Allen 1 S 05 ; R . S . Chattey , S . W . 2271 ; A . A . Timbrel ! , I . P . M * 159 S ; H . Cohen , P . M . 1658 , ; and J . W . Norris , 733 . fhe lodge was opened , and after the minutes were read ,

the W . M ., Bro . A . Blenkarn , proceeded to initiate Mr . C . H . Gilbert , which was done , as usual , in his most effective manner . The W . M . then duly obligated Bro . Hargroves as W . M . elect , and impressively installed him in the chair of K . S ., Bro . Blenkarn having performed the whole of the ceremonies . The VV . M . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Clark , S . W . ; G . V . Rice , J . W .:

T . Taylor , P . M ., Treas . ; G . S . Stokes , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Visgar , S . D . ; J . A . Shelton , J . D . j J . R . Smith , P . M ., D . C . ; C . Drake , I . G . ; H . Havens , Org . ; P . L . Kingsbury and J . T . Packer , Stwds . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The working tools were presented by the I . P . M ., whogave the addresses from each chair in such a creditable manner to himself and the honour of the lodge , that it elicited the hearty enthusiasm of the brethren . The W . M . presented

Bro . blenkarn , I . P . M ., with a valuable jewel presented b y the lodge , and the gift having been appropriately acknowledged , the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Mrs . Venables in her usual liberal manner . The usual toasts were given , and an excellent programme of music performed by Bros . Nash , Lewis , Allen , and others .

Cripplegate Lodge ( No . 1613 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , E . C ., when there were present Bros . G . P . Pointer , W . M . ; C . A . Hooper , S . W . ; H . R . Tyrrell , J . W . ; W . Medwin , Sec . ; N . P . Hodgson , S . D . ; T . C . Anderson , J . D . ; George Harlow , D . C . ; S . Grover , I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; J . Westerby , P . M . ; John F . Bell ,

P . M . ; Thomas Berg , P . M . ; F . H . Stallard , P . M . ; 13 . Grover , P . M . ; F . Hage , G . F . Freeman , W . Holton , VV . Hyde , J . W . Murray , J . A . Curie , J . Gosheron , E . A . Heatn , A . Woolf , Thomas Mayes , Saml . Flint , H . S , Sturgeon , E . C . Pratt , J . Dale , S . da Costa Andrade , Frank Parkin , Alf . Cotton , and George Meacock . Visitors : Bros . John Petch , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Palmer , P . M . 7 S 1 ;

A . T . Pearce , P . M . 1572 ; W . R . Clisby , P . M . 1623 ; T . G . Hodges , P . M . 1695 ; G . Reddway , P . M . 917 ; William Pitt , 917 ; W . S . Whittaker , P . M . 1572 ; Geo . Briggs , P . M . 1572 ; W . T . Brailey , P . M . 1531 j H . F . Pritchard , P . P . G . W . Middx . ; C . H . Fry , P . M . 167 ; Geo . Taylor , P . M . ; M . Lincoln , P . M . 534 ; Clifford Probyn , P . M . iS : Joseph Walker , P . P . G . Org . and P . S . W . ; 1 . Rumball ,

P . M . 1 S 23 ; A . A . Nottingham , I . P . M . 2206 ; J . G . Cobb , I . P . M . 2278 ; Josiah Russell , I . P . M . 1671 ; S . Klingenstein , W . M . 73 ; Nathan Salmon W . M . 242 ( 1 ; J . R . Duff , VV . M . 145 ; F . King , W . M . 105 C ; Jobn Larkin , W . M . 1 C 57 ; W . H . Bolt , W . M . elect 1563 ; VV . H . Cole , S . W . 1671 J J . T . Davis , S . W . 2426 ; J . A . Hobday , S . W . 160 ; VV . Price , S . W . 28 : H . C .

Swinscott , J . W . 49 ; S . Wright , j . W . 2426 ; VV . E . Wigncome , S . D . 177 ; T . VV . Fisher , S . D . 192 J E . A . Cox , S . D . 1 S 02 ; K . W . Nicole , J . D . 227 S ; P . C . Cryer . J . U . 1671 ; F . A . Atkinson , J . D . 16 715 J . T . Hoare , I . G . ; Alfred Woods , I . G . 2420 ; Wm . Clark , 13 S 2 ; VV . A . Needes , 53 ; C . Price , 1347 ; T . Cakehead , 1178 ; S . Semple , 1 O 73 ; J . W . Kattenbury , 227 S ; Wm . Kennedy ,

227 S ; Gardiner Wigley , 1572 ; J . Cowen , 1604 ; lhos . Withers , 1671 ; C . Chamberlain , 1 S 92 ; Thos . Mason , 47 ; W . J . Walker , 19 S 7 ; F . H . Willcocks , 1572 ; W . M . Johnston , 32 ; H . W . Grylls , 226 9 ; Alfred Cumner , 142 b ; G . Lory , 2369 ; G . H . Humphreys , 11 S 5 ; Jno . Williams , 862 ; J . F . Heath , 1572 ; H . Harrold , 1185 * I . R . Moiford , 569 ; J . J . Slater , 22 ; S . G . Cook , 05 ;

U . Romain , 2396 j 1 * . S . Smith , 2272 ; R . I * . StanlorU , 1572 ; A . C . Lester , 1321 ; R . L . Sweet , 1107 ; J . Macmunn , 56 9 j D . P . Boote , 569 ; W . W . Arter , Org . 1572 ; Rev . J . C . Crawford , 523 ; Rupert Mantell , 1801 ; Vv . A . Hazeli , 1203 j G . Walker , 2020 ; G . E . Walker , 1471 ; Arthur Weston , 101 ; and John C . Cox , 1601 . the lodge having been opened , the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and after Bro . G . P . Pointer had passed Bro . E . A . Hearn to the Decree of F . C , Bro . Geo . Harlow , P . M ., presented Bro . Claud A . Hooper to the W . M . to receive the benefit of installation at his hands , and a Board of Installed Masters ( 32 ) having been lormed , he was installed in an impressive manner by

Bro . Pointer , who , after Bro . Hooper had invested Ins officers , delivered the usual addresses in an able manner . Bro . Walker presided at the organ , and delig hted the brethren with his power over the insiniment . . . . Bro . Meacock having been unanimously elected a joinin * , member and suitably informed of the same , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , 115 in number , adjourned to the

banqueting hall . . On the conclusion , of the banquet , the W . M . havin ; , given the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , , , Bro . Pointer , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health ol nw W . M ., " stated that tne sight in that hall was an eloquj-ni testimony of tne kindly feelings entertained by all tor W . M ., who , though he had not yet been initiated m Veai . s lonnd nim . sel ! in that iirmwl nnMtion so envied by

The toast having been drunk with great e » lb . ?* f * t Bro . Hooper on rising to respond , was received wit" ^ cneers which lasted several minutes . He thanked ^ brethren for their kindness that evening , an evening » he would ever remember with pride . He felt his l > ° keenly , and trusted that the brethren would forgive shortcomings that night on account of his youth . yr ( Ji 'fhe VV . M . then immediately proceeded to decorate ^ Pointer with the P . M . ' s jewel , and , in submit' ¦¦* tn toast , trusted that he would enjoy health and sir