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yearly at the School , to be called " Old Boys' Day , " so that a fellowship may exist between past and present . —I am , dear Sir , yours faithfully , R . S . CHANDLER , Hon . Sec . Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C .

P . S . —To keep the members in union , a certain number of concerts are given at Anderton's Hotel during the winter months , in which the vocal and instrumental talent are provided by the members themselves . These and other entertainments given are selfsupporting , and do not interfere with the benevolent working of the Association .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

956 ] THE "WILLIAM WATSON" MS . Bro . Speth has just had prepared a most beautiful reproduction ( in perfect facsimile ) of the celebrated " William Watson MS ., " now located in the library of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire . The reproduction is on parchment

paper , and , like its original , is 12 feet in length , by 7 A inches wide , tapered at the end of the roll , and having the Masons' arms as the appropriate heading . Bro . Speth has struck out a path for himself in this most opportune and artistic facsimile by having the scroll put in a capital case , having gilt lettering at the

side , so that it can be placed in a book-case side by side on its end with others that I hope will follow , and they will look from a short distance like ordinary bound books . This plan removes all objections to their custody in a library , and personally I feel much indebted to our ingenious Secretary of the " Quatuor Coronati " Lodge for his excellent plan . There are only 100 thus reproduced

at one guinea each , 74 being subscribed for prior to publication , so only 26 are left . " A word to the wise " should be enough . The names of all subscribers are registered as each copy of the roll is numbered in consecutive order . I am proud of my impression , as for all practical purposes , the original can be consulted whenever needed at ( for such a gem ) the trifling sum of a guinea . W . J . HUGHAN .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Loyalty and Charity Lodge ( No . 1584 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Dr . Walford , W . M . ; T . 13 Chilcott , S . W . ; Edward Frampton , J . W . ; Alfred A . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; William Dodd , Sec . ;

Edward P . Senton , J . D . ; Arthur R . Hodson , l . G . ; W . H . Seymour Cutler , P . M . ; Dr . J . P . Richards , P . M . ; W . E . Jameson , P . M . ; T . Drew Bear , P . M . ; Wm . Stennett , Sydney Raymond , Lewis Jones , and H . F . Stephens . Visitors : Bros . Alfred Caink , P . M . 105 G ; Dr . Edwin Howard , 207 G ; Hy . Parker , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; and Dr . Charles Wells , 2323 .

The minutes having been read , the ballot was taken for four initiates , and having proved unanimous in their favour , they were duly initiated , the W . M . and his officers performing their work well . The charge was delivered by Bro . Cutler .

Alter the lodge was closed , the brethren dined together under the presidency of the W . M . and spent a pleasant evening , enlivened by the pianoforte playing of Bro . Henry Parker , who played selections from the opera written by himself , also by the singing of Bros . Caink , Hodson , and others .

Covent Garden Lodge ( No . 1614 ) . —The first regu ar meeting of the session ot this popular lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Geo . 11 . Reynolds , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Belsham , acting as S . D . ; C . O . Burgess , acting as J . D . ; I lenry Willis , acting as I . G . ; George Stacey , l- \ M ., Org .:

R . F . Potter , Tyler ; G . Coleman , P . M . ; H . J . Keen , 11 . G . Walker , Homer Price , W . J . Green , W . J . Thrussell , W . Downes , J . Woodward , J . Pullen , J . Wise , M . W . Carter , Frantz J . Hansen , and others . Visitors : Bros . H . Comfort , 1572 , and Thomas Middlewick , 1790 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting held on the 14 th April last were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Downes , which was

unanimous , and being present , he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . M . W . Carter was raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bro . T . Middlewick was proposed as a joining member . Letters and telegrams of regret were read from several members being unable to be present on account of the bad weather . The VV . M . having received " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the Prince ' s Room .

Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in a hearty and cordial manner , and were enthusiastically received . 'I ' hc toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . H . Comfort and T . Middlewick , and that of "The Past

Masters and Officers" bv Bros . G . Coleman and George Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ' The proceedings were enlivened by some capital singing and recitations by Bros . J . Woodward , J . Pullen , T . Aliddlewick , and others , accompanied on the piano by Bro , W . J . Thrussell .

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All Saints Lodge ( No . 1716 ) . —The installation meeting of this important lodge was held at the Offices of the Poplar District Board of Works on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . E . C . Knowles , W . M . The officers present were Bros . Snowdon Kirk , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . VV . Raymond , J . W . ; W . H . Farnfield , Treas . ; W . 1 . Rundall , Sec ; Dr . Moore ,

J . D . ; C . R . Allen , D . C . ; F . J . Waterson , I . G . ; and J . Grout , Org . Among the numerous brethren present were Bros . R . H . Harland , I . P . M . ; J . Kemp Coleman , P . M . ; L . Potts , P . M . ; VV . C . Young , P . M . ; J . C . Pittman , P . M . ; J . House , P . M . ; W . G . Wilshaw , P . M . ; J . W . Hunt , R . Lee , J . W . Knights , R . Andrews , J . Smith , G . Whiteley , A . Slade , VV . H . Thompson , J . Leslie de

Vine , E . Jones , F . Whitlock , F . A . White , VV . Damant , A . A . Merrell , E . H . Waterson , J . M . Jones , J . C . Carpenter , J . Robertson , J . Rundell , W . j . Nash , C . A . Waterson , VV . J . Duff , J . Y . Mosey , J . Stewart , Mills , and many others . Of the long list of over 30 visitors were the following -. Bros . S . Vallentine , G . Purst . ; J . M . McLeod , P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . J . Carter , P . M .

SgS ; T . Hawkins , P . M . 23 ; S . U . I hompson , P . M . 9 ; G . Palmer , P . M . 7 S 1 ; L . W . Harvey , P . M . 9 ; J . P . Parkes , P . M . 153 S ; P . C . Parkes , I . P . M . 153 S ; Ben Jonson , W . M . 1 S 05 ; C . J . R . Tijou , P . M . 1 S 04 ; R . R . Green , VV . M . 1 S 04 ; J . Limn , S . W . 13 S 2 ; C . J . Ozanne , 1765 ; and many other well-known brethren . The lodge having been opened and the minutes read and

confirmed , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Snowdon Kirk , was presented , and the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . K . Cobman , and it is almost needless to remark that in such hands it was performed with a solemnity and impressiveness worthy of his high office and of the occasion . During part of the ceremony Bros . W . G . Wilshaw , P . M ., R . H . Harland ,

P . M ., Leonard Potts , P . M ., and W . C . Young , P . M ., acted as S . W ., J . W ., D . C ., and I . G ., respectively . On the return of the brethren to the lodge the new W . M . appointed his various officers with a few apposite words to each regarding his office and its duties . After the eloquently delivered addresses of the Installing Master , a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to him for

his exceedingly able and earnest rendering of the beautiful ritual , and to Bro . Leonard Potts for his assistance as D . C . Both brethren replied , expressing their thanks and their p leasure in seeing so large a gathering present to appreciate their endeavours . A liberal grant towards the funds of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was then added to the list of the W . M . who

represents the lodge as Steward at the coming festival . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate-street , where an admirable and wellserved banquet was partaken of . The loyal toasts and that of " The Grand Officers" were received with due honours .

The toast of "The W . M . was received enthusiastically , and evinced the respect of the brethren for the new occupant of the chair . Bro . Snowdon Kirk , W . M ., having suitably replied , he proceeded after some words of congratulation to invest the I . P . M ., Bro . Knowles , with a Past Master ' s jewel and collar of office , for which the I . P . M . thanked him and the

brethren on according hira such a proof of their esteem . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., in responding for "The Charities , " expressed his due sense of responsibility in urging the claims of the Boys' Institution , which was really limited in its range owing to want of more funds . For the toast of " The Visitors " many brethren

responded , expressing their satisfaction with the lodge and its working . During the intervals an excellently-arranged musical programme was provided , Mr . Percy Coward and his quartette party discoursing exquisite music , and Bro . Grout ably performing his share as accompanist . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .

Anglo-American Lodge ( No . 2191 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . VV ., on the 20 th inst . Bro . J . J . Woolley , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Walter Hancock , S . W . ; J . B . Grieve , D . C , as J . W . ; George Reynolds , Sec . ; J . Skinner , S . D . ; A . Harris , J . D . ; J . B . Grieve , D . C . ; F . Jackson , I . G . j H . VV . Schartau ,

P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Organist ; j . Rowe and C . 0 . Burgess , btwds . j F . Kedge , P . M . j H . Vilain , Curtis D'Alton , Dr . A . Bowie , A . H . P . Snow , F . J . Hansen , H . C . Hirsch , J . VVilliams , Stanley Spooner , J . Coltart , J . _ Woodward , G . P . Bertini , C . J . Sherwood , W . S . Lincoln , W . J . Thrussel , and others . Visitors : Bros . Prince Kijoyi Ajasa , 239 S j O . Sapara , I . G . 773 j J . T .

Maybank , 3 j R . E . Bennett , 1 O 37 ; VV . Bradford , 21 GSJ S . F . Cross , 13 G 6 ; J . K . Grcenley , 1901 j J . Clarkson , 907 j G . Day , I . G . 212 ; G . Medcalfe , 212 ; H . F . Dessen , St . Andrews , Christiana ; F . Barrett , 19 G 4 J and VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the VV . M . raised Bro . C . G . Sherwood to the Degree

of M . M . in an able manner . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . W . Hancock , S . VV . Letters and telegrams of regret at not being able to be present were received from Bros . VV . F . Buxton , E . Mills , J . B . Cumming , Treas . ( illness ); Sheriff H . Foster , George S . Bigley , B . R . Paul , George II . Reynolds , Sir Somers Vine ,

and Kofi Assam , of the Gold Coast , through illness , who concluded his letter by saying ' * 1 should " have liked to have been present to witness the ceremony of the Third Degree in a lodge , which , out of the several I have attended in England has given me the best and most favourable impression of a working lodgo . " The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet in the Prince ' s Room .

Alter dessert the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . F . Kedge , I . P . M ., in proposing " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States and Canada , " said the toast had been so frequently proposed that tliere was no need to dwell upon it , especially as there was a good musical programme to lollow . He should therefore give the toast with al !

cordiality . "The Health ofthe Worshipful Master" was next given by the I . P . M ., who said that Bro . Woolley , W . M ., was so well-known to the brethren that it was unnecessary to dilate upon his many virtues . Under thc circumstances they would be wanting if they did not drink his health in a bumper .

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Bra . J . J . Woolley , W . M ., returned thanks forthe kindly proposition and reception of the toast . He did not deserve all that had been said , and if he performed his work in an efficient manner it was only his duty . It was the duty of all Masters to carry out their duties in a satisfactory manner . He prided himself on doing his best and on trying to do his work well . As far as supplying the musical programme

was concerned , that also was his duty , and no credit was attached to him for it . He again thanked them for thc kind manner in which the toast was always received . The W . M . then gave "The Visitors , " and said they were especially honoured that evening by the presence of two distinguished visitors from the dark Continent . He heartil y welcomed them , and coupled their names to reply in

conjunction with that of Bro . Barrett . Bro . Prince Ajasa , 239 S , said he was obliged for the right hand of fellowship extended to him that evening . That nisrht had instilled in his mind the fact that , though of different colour , they were one and all in pursuit of virtue . If they would condescend to accept the testimony of a young Mason , he would say how pleased he had been with the

working he had seen . He congratulated the W . M . on the success achieved in the lodge , and the dignity it had attained , and he also congratulated the members on thenexcellent Master . Bro . O . Sapara , 773 , acknowledged with profound gratitude the invitation he had received to witness some of thc best working he had seen during his term of membership in

Masonry . His mother lodge was one he should always respect and be proud of , but the working he had seen that evening was such as to make him proud of the moment he entered Masonry . He asked the members to accept on his own behalf and on behalf of the lodge to which he belonged his right hand of fellowship . He felt he was placing his lodge on inferior ground , for he was an unworthy

representative , but from the friendly manner in which he had been greeted he knew they would take into consideration what were his feelings in the matter . The friendly greeting given him had proved to him one undeniable fact—that there had been paraded before him in g-olden characters the words of the poet : "That flossy locks and black complexions did not forfeit Nature ' s claim . "

Bro . F . Barrett , 1964 , also responded . Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., in acknowledging the toast of "The Past Masters , " said the poor services he was able to render were ungrudgingly given , and were always at the disposal of the Master . The Worshipful Master next gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said all the brethren knew how hard Bro .

George Reynolds worked for the lodge , for he had its good working at heart . Bro . Reynolds worked , to his knowledge , harder than he should like to do , and he hoped that their worthy Secretary would at some future time attain thc position of the chair . Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , having returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Cumming , Treasurer , who was absent owing to illness , thanked the Worshipful Master for the flatterinsr

remarks he had made concerning him . It was true he had worked hard for the lodge , but he hoped the VV . M . would make him work still harder . The lodge during the last session had gone through a heavy trial , bat it had prospered , and those with them now had stuck to their colours . It was a great thing- for a Secretary to have the support of the members , for it made his work

lighter . They had entertained 112 visitors during the present session , making a total approaching 1000 since the consecration . The present meeting was the closing night of the session , but he hoped they would have a lodge of emergency to keep the lodge before the Masonic world and also to keep the members in touch with each other . He regretted the absence of their worthy P . M ., Bro .

Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., and felt sure the unanimous wish of the brethren was for him to ba with them . The lodge since its consecration had been honoured with the visits of many distinguished American brethren , and that night they had the pleasure of welcoming brethren from Africa , and

he hoped they had enjoyed their visit . " The Officers " was then given , and the brethren separated shortly afterwards . Bro . H . Schartau , Org ., directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Bros . McCall Chambers , W . Bradford , Miss Jessie Hotine and Miss Lizzie Jones .

Scots Lodge ( No . 2319 ) . —The above lodge held its Hallowe ' en meeting at the Scottish Corporation Hall , Crane-court , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . John Page , P . M ., occupying the chair , and amongst the members present were Bros . J . Whitehead , P . M ., P . Z ., I . P . M . ; J . Gray , P . M ., Trustee ; James Thomson , Sec . ; Joseph Whitehead , J . D ., acting as I . W . ; Dr . D . M .

f'orbes , I . G ., as S . D . ; E . Johnston Gordon , J . D . ; Ashley Gordon , Org . ; Peter Greig , D . R . Duncan , and VV . Craig , Stwds . ; Bailie Smith , James MacArthur , J . P ., Shaw-Beaton , Sandilands , Dr . Sinclair , Wm . Angus Stewart , and Plenderleith . Bro . Shadrake , P . M . Bagshaw Lodge , kindly acted as Warden in the absence ot Bro . Ellion , who telegraphed his inability , through illness , of being present .

Bro . Anderson , P . M . bnendship Lodge j John Campbell , St . John ' s Lodge , No . 32 , Glasgow j Chas . Kerr , Quhytewoollen Lodge , Kirkcudbright j Robert Gowansr S . VV . King Solomon Lodge j W . Bussey , Temperance-in-thc-East Lodge ; and Nevitt , St . Mark ' s Lodge , were welcomed as visitors . Owing to the death of Bro . Geo . Henderson , one of the founders and first Secretary of the Scots Lodge ,

and of Bro . Capt . Sir Harry Morland , Grand Master of all Scots Masons in India , and the first honorary member of the Scots Lodge , the brethren wore Masonic clothing . The lodge having been opened , the following brethren were balloted for and unanimously elected joining members of thelodge : Bros . Peter McLaggan , M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Linlithgowshire ( S . C . ) ; James Hay Cecil Hozier , M . P- >

R . W . M . 20 ( S . C ); John Gordon , P . M . 4 ( S . C ); and James Parker Smith , M . P . for Lanarkshire , 117 ( S . C ) . Mr . James Duncan Balfour having been balloted for and elected , was initiated into Freemasonry , and Bro . Sandilands was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Wm . Angus Stewart having returned to his mother lodge after a voyage to Australia and home , via Canada , was heartily

welcomed , and , m reply , gave his experience as a Mason in the Colonies , where he only received the greatest hosp itality and kindness . Several new members were proposed , and the lodge was closed , and in the banqueting hall below the brethren had a happy gathering , concluding with "Auld Lang Syne , " sung in a ring of roses and thistles and shamrocks , with that very hearty and sympathetic way that Scotsmen have made the National Doxology universal .