Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

REPORTS OF MASOKIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 3 8 3 Royal Arch 384 Mark Masonry 384 Ancient and Accepted Rite 384 Red Cross of Constantine 384 Scotland 3 8 3

Masonic Notts and Queries 3 S Masonic Tidings 385 Foreign Grand Lodges 386 CORRESPONDENCE : — Masons' Marks 387 Mark Masons and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 387 The Girls'School Anniversary 3 88

A Challenge 3 88 Presentation to Bro . Hughan 3 88 Prestntatien to the D . P . G . M . of Worcestershire 3 89 A Funeral Lolge 389 Consecration of a New Lodge at Matlock-Bath 390 Masonic Pic-Ntc 390 Lodge Meetings for next week 390 Advertisements 381 3 82 386391 392

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SWANSEA . —Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . — Availing themselves of the kind permission of their R . W . prov . Grand Master , T . M . Talbot , the members of the above lodge left Swansea , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., for Margam Park , the seat of the Lord Lieutenant of the county . On

their arrival at Port Talbot they were met by several brethren from the Aberavon , Aberdare , and Cardiff Lodges . Thus reinforced , the party proceeded in well appointed conveyances to the park , where they sat down to tiffin in the Granger ) ' . With the inner man thus fortified ,

the brethren , numbering about 80 , strolled over the fine old abbey , and were specially delighted with the view of the rare pictures preserved in the splendid gallery . A few hours of the most delightful character were then spent in roaming about the magnificent grounds attached to the

Abbey , many of the brethren doing their best to add to the pleasures of their annual picnic by organising various out-door amusements . At six p . m ., a first-class dinner was provided by Miss Jones , Walnut Tree , at the New Town Hall , Aberavon . The cloth being removed , the

usual loyal and Masonic toasts , interspersed with some capital songs , kept the party in excellent humour until the arrival of a special train which whirled them back to their homes at 10 . 30 . IPSWICH . — Perfect Friendship Lodge ( No . 37 * 5 ) . —On the 17 th inst ., the usual monthly

meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich . There were present , Bros . Arthur Gamman , W . M . ; N . Tracy , P . P . G . J . W ., S . W . ; J . Pettitt , P . P . G . S . G . ; W . G . Scopes , J . W . ; Daking , I . G . ; G . S . Findley , P . P . G . D . C . ; S . B . King , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . T . Westrate , P . P . G . D . C . ;

There were present several visiting brethren , the whole of the lodges of the town being represented . Bro . Emra Holmes , P . G . Reg ., representing the British Union Lodge . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and passed to the second , Bro Lewcock was examined as a

candidate for the third degree , and entrusted , and the lodge being opened in that degree , , he was prepared , admitted , obligated , and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The ceremony was ably performed by the W . M . The routine business of the lodge having been

disposed of , the brethren sat down to supper , and in due course the usual toast list was gone through , and Bro . Emra Holmes , in responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " remarked upon the great pleasure it had given them to visit this hospitable lodge . He believed it was the third time during the year that he had put in an

appearance , and they had always treated him so kindly that he was very glad to come amongst them . He ventured to remark on the admirable manner in which the ceremonies had been performed that evening , and the lodge was to be congratulated on having such an efficient bod y of young officers , who would in due course succeed the W . M . in the chair . One or two of

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the other visitors , who also responded , cordially seconded Bro . Holmes ' s remarks . Several ot the brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , the W . M . giving a capital topical song , about being truly thankful , which caused considerable amusement , and Bro . Pettitt , the oldest

member of ' the lodge , rendering " The Flying Dutchman " in splendid style . A pleasant social hour or two was thus passed , and the brethren separated . PERFECT ASHLAR L ODGE . —( No . 1178 ) . — On Thursday , June nth , at the Gregorian

Arms Tavern , 96 , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , this lodge was held . Bro . J . H . Harmsworth , W . M ., presided . There were present Bros . C . Deakin , J . W . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . Treas ; F . Walters , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; I . Ruse . S . D . ; J A . Smith , I . G . ; J . W . Avery / P . M ., W . S . ; W . Batchelor , M . C . ; G .

J . Grace , P . M . ; J . W . Dudley , P . M . ; and others . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., took the chair , and did part of the raising of Bro . M . Mordecai , the ceremony being completed , by Bro . J . W . Dudley , P . M . One gentleman was proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed . Slight refreshment was served .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Red Lion Hotel , on Saturday , June 20 th , Bro . W . Hammond , W . M ., P . M . 201 , presided . He raised Bro . Turnbull , initiated Messrs . Middleton Dench , Shackleton , and Stanhana . Elections

were in favour of Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , as W . M . ; S . Wilkins , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ; J . Gilbert , Tyler , ( reelected ) . Notice of motion by the Secretary Bro . F . Walters , P . G . Steward Middlesex , P . M ., that ten guineas be taken from lod ge

funds , and be given to Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Several candidates for initiation proposed . The lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . There -were present Bros . J . T . Moss , P . Prov . G . S . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; R . Limpus , P . G . Org . Middlesex ; J .

W . Jackson , J . W . ; E . Gilbert , S . D . ; J . Hayward , J . D . ; D . W . Fox , I . G . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . ; and a large number of members . Only one visitor was present . It was arranged that an emergency meeting should be held on Thursday , July and .

LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . —The visual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the usual place , 140 , North Hill-street , Toxteth-park and was numerously attended . Bro . T . Evans , W . M ., presided , and the officers " on guard "

were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . ; S . E . Ibbs , P . M . ; E . Rothwell , S . W . ; J . Ireland , Treas . ; Josh Jones , Sec .: R . Roberts , S . ; C . Costigan , S . W . ; G . Veale , Org . ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 394 , acting as Tyler . . The principal business was initiation and passing , and the splendid

style in which the W . M . not only did the necessary work , but gave the historical lecture in the second degree—a masterly accomplishmentreflected the very highest credit upon him , and well " warranted the special vote of thanks passed to him and ordered to be recorded on the

minutes . The election of W . M . was afterwards proceeded with , when Bro . E . Rothwell , S . W ., was unanimously chosen to fill that distinguished and honourable post . Bro . G . Ireland was reelected Treasurer , and after the transaction of some other business , the lodge was closed in

peace and harmony . HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday . June 13 th , at the King ' s Arms Hotel . Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . J .

Baxter Langley , J . W . ; J . Sabine , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . G . Steward , Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Sweasey , S . D . ; S . Wolff , J . D . ; E . W . Devereux , I . G , ; B . Wright , W . S . ; W . A . Simmons , OS . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; and others . Visitors , Bros .

Webster , James , Elsdon , and others . Mr . Pearson was initiated ; the Secretary , Bro . F . Walters , passed Bros . James and Elsdon , and raised Bro . J . Johnson . It was resolved nem . con . to remove the lodge . The lodge was closed , and refreshment followed labour . ATHEN _* LODGE ( NO . 1491 ) . —The first meeting for actual business of this young and

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promising scion of the Craft was held in its handsome lodge room in the Camden Road , N , on the 17 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . Samuel Poynter , P . M . and Treas ., occupied the chair , and was well supported by his talented officers , every one of whom was present , Bro .

Chancellor , P . M . 4 6 3 and 657 , kindly consenting to perform the duties of the post of Immediate Past Master for the evening . The lodge having been opened , as the meeting was one of emergency there were no minutes to read and confirm , and the Master at once proceeded to the

business of the evening , which was to initiate into our mysteries five very promising candidates , and iu due form the light was unveiled to Messrs . Heaton , Waterlow , Swainson , Weiss , and Hamer , and the usual addresses made to them by the W . M . The lodsre was then closed ,

and the brethren adjourned to simple refreshment , served in the same building , for the members are their own caterers . Here after the usual disp lay of Masonic loyalty to our political and our Craft rulers , the W . M ., who presided , proposed " The Health of the Initiates , " and expressed '

the profound respect he ever entertained towards those who , just admitted to the Craft , were confused and dazzled by what they had learnt and beheld , might one day perhaps be eminent teachers of the mysteries , and rule and govern where they now were learning to serve and

obey . He ( the W . M . ) confessed that he always felt in the presence of the initiates like the old French schoolmaster , who every morningon entering the school took off his cap and bowed low to his pupils , and who when remonstrated with for this apparently extravagant act

of humility , replied "Messieurs , I do not uncover to these little ragged urchins , but to the future marshals of France , among whom I have the honour now to teach . " In the same way he ( the W . M . ) asked them to rise and drink to the future rulers and teachers of

Masonry , whom they had had the distinguished honour to launch on their Masonic career that evening . The toast was drank with enthusiasm , and each of the initiates returned thanks , expressing their sense of the value of the institution , and the beauty of the ceremony through

which they had just passed . Bro . Brocklesby , the indefatigable Secretary , here ably obliged with " the Entered Apprentice ' s Song . " " The Health ofthe Visitors" was responded to by our esteemed Bro . Albert Pendlebury , P . M . 1056 , the well known cashier , at Freemasons' HalL

He eulogised the working of the lodge , as he had witnessed it that evening , and particularly felicitated the brethren on beginning their career with not only the profession , but the active practice of the Masonic virtue , hospitality . The Master , after doing the usual justice to his

singularly able officers , brought the business of a very pleasant evening to a meet conclusion by himself ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Grant , the Outer Guard ofthe lodge ) , giving the Tyler ' s toast . This being an emergency meeting , no propositions for joining members could be

received , but we understand , that at the regular meeting of the lodge , on the ist proximo , the applications of many brethren desirous of admission stand for consideration , and there is no doubt , that in that meeting also another " expectant five" will present themselves to learn

from the W . M ., " the word and the sign of a Free and Accepted Mason . " TEDDINGTON . —Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . —¦ The first regular meeting of this promising lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington , on Saturday , the 20 th inst , the W . M ., Bro . Edward

B . Grabham , in the chair , supported by Bros . Major George Barlow , S . W . ; F . Sumner Knvvett , J . W . ; D . Nicholson , P . M . 10 , Treas . ; Edward S . Norris , Sec ; F . B . Archer , S . D . ; Robert Berridge , J . D . ; W . G . Moore , I . G . ; W . Patersoa , and others . Visitors , Bros . Witham

M . Bywater , P . M . and P . Z . 19 ; J . Watson , W . M . 1170 ; and E . J . Southwell , jun ., 1293 . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed ; after some preliminary business the ballot was taken for Messrs . Thos . Archer , G .

C . Cattlin , E . E . Whitford , and E . A . Woolley , as candidates for initiation , which proving unanimous in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the "W-M . Two brethren were next proposed as joining