Transactions Ofthe Society For Biblical Archæology.

TRANSACTIONS OFTHE SOCIETY FOR BIBLICAL ARCH ? OLOGY .

The eighth volume of the Transactions of the Society for Biblical Arch .-eology , parts i . and ii ., is a most interesting one , and xve congratulate Bro . VV . H . Rylands , the active and learned Secretary , on its appearance , value , and editing . Among the many striking papers xve note one

especially full ' of interest for Masonic Students , namely , the paper by Dr . Birch on a tablet to txvo architects . It seems that these txvo xvere twin brothers , Suti and Har , and xvere " Mer kat" Architects , or Superintendents of the Works . They seem to have had charge of the Temple at Karnac and to have been living in the eighteenth dynasty . Thirty-four architects are named by Brugsch , Leiblein , and

Lepsius , and the subject deserves careful study . We think it right to observe , that though there is so far some evidence as to thc existence of priestly mysteries there is nothing so far to confirm Clavel ' s systematic account of thc organization of the Masons in grades , & c , Szc , as given in his " Picturesque History . " In some matters it is very " picturesque " indeed .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

3 og ] REVISE OF THE CONSTITUTIONS . InOctoberfithand 13 th , iSS 3 , of the Freemasonisan excellent comparison of the 1 S 73 and Revise ol the Constitutions by Bros . Hugh H . Riach and E . L . Haxvkins , xvhich 1 most gladly xvelcomed at the time . Now that the 1 SS 4 edition is published , having a most comprehensive and useful index ,

I anticipate many xvill like to examine the labours of these txvo brethren side b y side xvith the completed revision . Many , hoxvever , of the numbers of the paragraphs have been altered since the issue of the temporary editions of the revise , so I enclose the old and nexv numbers of the chief of these for the guidance of all concerned , having noted them for myself . The older numbers are in brackets .

( 37 ) . "A ( 50 ) 49 . ( 52 ) 51 , ( 53 ) 5 ?» ( 55 ) 54 . ( 57 ) 5 (> , ( 70 ) 69 , ( 70 ) 75 . (? S ) 77 and 79 , ( So ) Si , ( Si ) S 2 , ( 84 ) SS , ( S 3 ) S , ( 96 ) 97 , ( 102 ) 104 , ( 145 ) 140 , ( . 46 ) M 7 and ' 4 . ( ' 48 ) 150 , ( 149 ) IS ' . ( 150 ) 15 =. ( ' 5 ' ) ' 53 . ( 157 ) ' 59 . ( " > o ) 1 O 2 , ( tOi ) 163 , ( 162 ) 164 and 1155 , ( 164 ) 167 , ( 165 ) 108 , ( 1 ( 19 ) 172 , ( 171 ) 174 , ( ' 74 ) ' 77 . ( ' 79 ) 1 S 2 , ( 1 S 0 ) 1 S 3 , ( 1 S 1 ) 1 S 4 , ( 1 S 6 ) 1 S 9

( 1 S 7 ) 190 , ( 190 ) 193 , ( 200 ) 203 , ( 202 ) 205 , ( 203 ) 206 , ( 206 ) 209 , ( 207 ) 210 , ( 209 ) 212 , ( 210 ) 213 , ( 216 ) 219 , ( 21 S ) 221 , ( 221 ) 223 ( 230 ) 233 , ( 231 ) 234 , ( 237 ) 240 , ( 240 ) 243 , ( 242 ) 245 . ( 277 ) - So , ( 2 S 1 ) 2 S 4 , ( 290 ) 293 , 300 ) 303 , ( 302 ) 305 and 306 . The numbers included in the suggestive portion of the analysis 1 have omitted . W . 1 . HUGHAN .

310 ] THE YORK CATALOGUE . A careful study of that striking little pamphlet suggests manv interesting thoughts to the Masonic student . Tirst of all , xvhat a great field is clearly before us , and more or less unxvorked , of Masonic memorials , relics , and forcible indicia . Everything seems noxv to be pointing to an early illustration and development of the traces of English

seventeenth century FVcemasonry . Thc Dutch Masonic Guild llagon of 1694 opens out much that is very important as regards early Dutch Masonic history , and xvould seem to strengthen the early traditions of thc prc-1700 Dutch Freemasonry . The pint mug , Leeds xvarc , xvill probably not be before 1 ^ 00 . Thcearly Scotch Master Mason'sapron is a most interesting lind for many reasons . I should like to knoxv

thc exact date of the old snuff-box , xvith the arch of Enoch and the Rose Croix emblems , as that xvould probably be about synchronous xvith the formal development of thc "High Grades . " I say nothing of the medals , for they are admittedl y and comparatively modern . What is the metal jexvel xvith Latin and French mottoes ? It may be late . Ihe Scarborough Master Mason ' s jexvel of 1720 is a verv imnortant

link , as well as the tracing cloth , early eighteenth century . I should like to knoxv something more of thc very old oval brass seal , and thc old snuff box xvith emblems of Rose Croix Degree in 1700 . This is a very important fact . It is hoxvever very desirable to note carefully xvhether these emblems arc Rosicrucian or Rose Croix . My oxvn opinion long has been , that xve have in the Rose Croix a form oi

Rosicrucianism , and that xvhat arc called the High Grades are far earlier than Ramsay , and that if he did adopt any , he adapted them . VVe need never despair of reaching thc truth one day , if onl y xve do not become impatient , and slur over and underrate important facts . Let us try to imitate thc zeal , ability , and Masonic fervour of our good brethren at York . MASONIC STUDENT .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The monthly meeting of thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution xvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the 12 th inst . The Secretary reported the deaths of four annuitants . The petition of one candidate xvas approved , and thc name entered on thc list . A vote of thanks xvas

passed to Bro . Sir John Monckton for having at a short notice consented to preside at the festival on the 26 th ult ., in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . Derby Allcroft , xvho xvas to have presided . The Secretary also reported that the subscriptions announced on that occasion had noxv been increased to £ 14 , 610 ; also that a

legacy of £ 10 had been left to the Widows' Fund by Bro . Duncombe , of Little Bythain . The motion by Bro . Moore of xvhich notice had been given xvas considered , several members of the Committee taking part in the discussion . VVhen put to the vote only five members out of a Committee of 29 voted for thc motion , xvhich xvas accordingly lost .

, to scientilic men in Germany . 'The apparatus ( xvhich xvill be used for such a purpose for the first time ) has been made in Berlin , and exactly corresponds xvith one left in that city , so that the plates used in Africa can be sent to Berlin to be unrolled by that machine , and caused to re-emit thc sounds received .

mentxvill be forivardcd An interesting experiment is to be made in connection xvith Drs . Zintgiaff and Chavannc ' s coming visit to the Congo and the interior of Africa . They take xvith them a phonograph xvherexvith to fix the speech and melodies ol hitherto unknoxvn tribes , xvhich , thus received by theinstru-

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

ffiraft jftasonrg , PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on Saturday , Sth inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , xvhen there xvere present Bros . F . D . Vine , W . M . ; G . Giiterbock , S . W . ; H . XV . Davie , J . VV . ; Capt . J . Finch , Treas . ; Walter Holcombe , Sec ; Millier , S . D . ; Bros . Foxley , Allen , Phillips , Blyth , and Vine , P . Ms . ; Williams , J . D . ; H . Conolly , I . G . ; Nexv , Stxvd . ; Speight ,

1 yler ; also Riddle , Marloxv , Morse , Bennison , Hart , Kearley , Linom , Kinninmont , Hopkins , Mabey , Rogers Gregory , Houghton , Stanham , Hubert , G . Hart , Broad , Rupell , and Gilbert . There xvere 15 visitors . Lodge opened in due form and the minutes of the February lodge xvere read and confirmed . Bros . Bennison and Linom xvere afterxvards raised to the sublime degree of

M . Ms ., and Bro . Hubert xx * as passed to thc Second Degree . Pursuant to notice the Secretary proposed that Bro . Hy . G . Warren be elected an honorary member of the lodge in recognition of his past services , and in thc course of his remarks Bro . Holcombe stated that many years ago xvhen the lodge xvas not in a flourishing condition Bro . Warren joined it , and energetically applied himself to the task of

resuscitation xvith , great success , and that among many illustrious brethren initiated in the lodge by Bro . Warren was Col . Creaton , Past Grand Treasurer . The motion xvas carried unanimously . Bro . Blyth , P . M ., stated he had taken up in his capacity of Stexvard at the festival of the Institution for Aged Freemasons the handsome sum of £ 117 , and expressed his obligations to the brethren tor their liberality . The brethren dined together after thc lodge xvas closed .

——^—FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE LODGE ( No . 706 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolxvich , Bro . G . C . Mathams , VV . M ., in the chair , supported by the folloxving ofiicers and others : Bros . Capt .

Eugene Sxvcny , P . M . ; Capt . | . Scully , S . VV . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; A . Burnett , S . D . ; Dr . H . L . Bcrnays , J . D . ; VV . D . Livesay , I . G . ; K . Ugland , D . of C ; J . Burton , P . M . 276 , P . P . G . Sec . Essex ; C . Jolly , 913 , J . W . 1472 ( Freemason ) ; Dr . A . Sharpe , G . Risch , A . Ogden , G . Cockcl , and F . G .

Nichols . The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot xvas taked for Mr . G . H . P . Livesay , and proving unanimous he xvas duly initiated in the mysteries and privileges of FVcemasonry , thc xvorking of Bro . Mathams and his ollicers being both impressive and correct . A letter xvas read from Bro . Dr . C . IT . Y . Godxvin , J . VV .,

regretting that a call for duty in Egypt prevented his attendance , and expressing a hope to be xvith them again at some future period , thc lodge being then closed in due form . The brethen afterxvards partook of supper in the hall , and

spent an hour or so in social communion ; the only toasts given being those of the " Initiate " and "Thc Visitors , " Bros . Burton and Jolly responding for thc latter . Thc lodge , xvhich is a small and exclusive one , fully kept up its reputation for both good xvorking and genial hospitality , and thc xvholc affair xvas most enjoyable .

ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 ) . — Thc installation meeting took place at the Wellington Club , Islington , on the 4 th inst ., there being a j ^ ood muster of thc brethren present , including several visitors . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed and thc report of thc Audit Committee received and adopted , thc VV . M ., Bro . Allison , proceeded to thc

business of thc day , and duly installed Uro . Alexander VVilson in the chair of K . S . according to ancient form . On thc lodge resuming , thc ceremony xvas continued by Bro . Allison , assisted by Bro . Ecksticn xvith the addresses . Thc investiture of the officers by the W . M . xvas performed in a most efficient manner , Bro . C . H . Searle receiving the vacant collar as Stexvard , the xvhole ceremony leaving

nothing to be desired . Thc VV . M . having received the " hearty good xvishes " of the brethren the lodge xvas closed . The brethren xvere subsequently entertained to a recherche banquet , after xvhich thc usual Masonic and patriotic toasts were enthusiatically responded to . 'The toast of " 'The Visitors" xvas responded to by Bro .

Ecksticn , P . M ., xvho in felicitous terms congratulated the W . M . on thc excellence of his xvorking and the proficiency of his officers in their duties , and predicting for them a very successful year . The I . P . M . xvas presented by the VV . M . xvith a very handsome Past Master's jexvel . The musical arrangements xvere most efficientl y carried out under the direction of the Organist , Bro . A . Birch .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season of this lodge took place at the Horns Tavern , Kcnnington-park , on the 4 th inst . Amongst those present xvere Bros . Appleton , W . M . ; Stranger , S . VV . ; Ploxvman , J . VV . ; VV . Mann , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; La Feuillade , [ . D . ; Bingley , I . G . ; Cockburn , I . P . M . ; II . Higgins , P . M . !

T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Kohler , P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . M . ; Palmer , Cruse , and others . The visitors xverc Bros . Betts and Rumbleton , of 1 G 3 S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Radcliff xvas raised to the Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . in a very creditable manner . The lodge xvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon thc removal of the cloth a fexv toasts

xvcre given . "The Health of the W . M . " xvas given by the I . P . M . Thc VV . M . having replied , then gave "Thc Visitors , " xvhich toast xvas acknoxvledged by Bros . Betts and Rumbleton . " The Past Masters " xvas coupled xvith the name of Bro . Cockburn , xvho briefly replied . " 'The Healths of thc Treasurer and Secretary" folloxved , and xvas duly acknoxvledged by Bros . Mann and Stuart . Thc toast of "The Officer ; . " terminated thc proceedings .

HENLEY LODGE ( No , 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above prosperous lodge took p lace on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at Bro . West ' s , the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich . Lodge xvas opened by Bro . V .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

J . Holloway , W . M ., and the minutes having been passed , he proceeded to install Bro . C . T . Lexvis , S . W ., VV . M . elect , and did so very fairl y indeed . The W . M . having been duly saluted , invested his officers as folloxvs : Bros . A . Ives , S . VV . ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ) , J . VV . ; A . J . Manning , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Treas . ; J . Ives , " P . M ., Sec ; J . Paul , S . D . ; J . Savage , J . D . ; H . Canning , I . G . ; G . Jones , D . C ; H . Smith , Organist ; C . Turner and C .

Hefford , Wine Stxvds . ; and A . W . Page , P . M . 1076 , Tyler . The new W . M . then initiated ( already balloted for ) Messrs . Henry Lexvis and T . G . Johnson in a most admirable manner . A handsome Past Master ' s jexvel of the value of 10 guineas xvas presented to Bro . Holloxvay , and it xvas resolved that a vote of thanks , inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , should be presented to him for his services as Installing Officer that day , and further , that a

testimonial engrossed on vellum of the value of five guineas should be presented to him in due course . The W . M . expressed his intention of standing as Steward for the Boys ' School festival in June next , and he hoped to take up a good sum . The lodge xvas then closed . Among those present xvere Bros . West , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; Dr . XV . Vance , P . M . ; W . Turner , P . M . 1327 ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Essex ; Gilbert ,

P . M . 1337 , P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; J . H . Roberts , W . M . 700 ; VV . Dorton , VV . M . 1076 ; VV . Nevins , S . VV . 1076 ; C . Arkell , P . M . 192 ; G . J . Potter , 177 ; VV . Broxvn , 225 ; J . A . Keable , D . C . 174 ; Carter , Huckxx * el , G . Plume , J . Bnghtmorc , A . Knight , G . Richardson , H . VV . Stanley , A . Woodland , C . VVood , A . Burton , G . Gennings , W . McGuinness , M . Kaul , J . Glading , and J . Kenxvorthy , all of the lodge .

The banquet having been disposed of , the W . M . gave thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts in brief but felicitous terms , and the brethren responded right loyally . The I . P . M . assumed the gavel to propose "The Health of the W . M . " He said no one xvho bad xvatched the career of Bro . Lexvis need be told that he xvould make a Master of xvhom the lodge might xvell be proud , and thc admirable , and , indeed , faultless manner in xvhich he had that day

initiated txvo candidates gave them a taste of his quality , and an idea of xvhat they had to expect of his future xvorking . He sincerely trusted Bro . Lexvis xvould have a happy and prosperous year of office , and asked them to drink the toast xvith all thc honour it deserved . 'The VVorshipful Master in response said that xvhen he xvas initiated in that lodge in 1 S 7 S , he told thc brethren in his maiden speech that if the G . A . O . T . U . gave him health

and strength , he should endeavour to reach the chair he noxv sat in . He had striven hard to attain that position , and in going up the rungs of the ladder , xvhich xvas like Jacob ' s ladder , he had alxvays clung to three of them , namely , those of hope , faith , and charity—hope that success xvould croxvn his efforts ; faith in the cause of Masonry and , the brethren of the lodge ; and charity xvith all men , especially xvith his brethren in Freemasonry . And

noxv that he had arrived at thc chair he trusted so to xvield thc gavel that not only might the lodge prosper , but that thc ( renial good feeling and perfect harmony that characterised its every feature xvould be maintained to the utmost , and xvhen he left thc chair to his successor , might they rexvard him by saying " Well done , Bro . Lexvis . " 'The next toast xvas that of" 'The Initiate , " and in giving it thc VV . M . dxvclt xvith commendable pride upon thc fact

that one of them xvas his oxvn brother , and thc other an old and esteemed friend of his brother's , and he felt sure they xvould never forget , but faithfully carry out thc solemn duties they had that night pledged themselves to perform . Bros . Lexvis and Johnson having responded , the toast of " The Past Masters" folloxved , coupled xvith the names of Bros . Holloxvay , Manning , Ives , and 'Turner , and these

brethren , xvith thc exception of thc latter , having responded , thc toast of " The Visitors " xvas given and most heartily received . Bro . Roberts in responding , said it astonished him to see thc VV . M . initiate the candidates in such an admirable manner on the very day of his installation . It must give thc brethren full and perfect confidence in the coming 13 months as to his ability to rule and govern thc lodirc xvith

honour and credit both to him and themselves . Bro . Penfold said that xvas thc first time lie had visited the Henley Lodge , and he cordially thanked Bro . West for his invitation . Thc brethren on the north and south sides of thc river xvcre only separated by , xvell , certainly not by a little " silver streak " noxv , xvhatever it might

havc been in times past , and he hoped to see an interchange of visits betxveen these brethren oftener than at present . He cordiall y thanked them for the toast . Bros . Gilbert and Keable also responded . " The Masonic Press , " "The Officers , " and thc Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —Thc March meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last , at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , xvhen there xvere present Bros . Samuel White , VV . M . ; Samuel Benton , I . P . M . : E . Y . Jolliffe , S . VV . ; VV . H . Froom , J . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chap . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., Sec ; Edxvard Anderton , S . D . ; Arthur B . Hudson , D . C . ; Matthew R . Webb , D . C . ; F . Crockford . Stxvd . -. E . F .

Miller , VV . Stxvd . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; J . Shotter , Geo . Raxvlinson , John Larkin , P . Saillard , C . W . Lovett , Henry Matthexvs , Dr . Alder Smith , Thomas Benskin ; and the following visitors * . Bros . Thos . Perrin , W . M . 1297 ; W . H . Ransford , 795 ; U . H . Fisher , I . G . 14 S 9 ; and J . Gordon Langton , J . W . 96 . The minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Rev . Dr . Brette proposed and Bro . Dr . Benton

seconded " 'That five guineas be subscribed from the funds of the lodge to the Hughan Testimonial Fund . " On being put it xvas carried unanimously . Arrangements xvere made for a summer banquet to be held in June next . A banquet was subsequently partaken of , after xvhich , under the gavel of Bro . Samuel White , the W . M ., the usual toasts xvcre honoured , that of "Thc Visitors " being responded to by Bros . Perrin , Ransford , Fisher , and Langton .

St . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting of thc above Lodge xvas held at the Toxvn Hall , Shoreditch , on the 5 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . A . A . Clement , VV . M . ; assisted by Bros . J . A . Jones , I . P . M . ; L . Stean , P . M . ; C . F . Barham , P . M . ; K . Benjamin , P . M . ; J . Funston , S . VV . ; Rev . IT . G . Henderson , Chap . ; 1 . Cox , Sec ; F . Matthexvs , S . D ., R . Drysdale , J . D . ; H . J . 1 hrowcr , I . G . ; G . C . Young , P . M . 820 , Org . ; E . T . Clarh