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Instruction.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . •—Tnis comfortable lodge met as usual at the Bricklayers Arms , Narrow-street , " Limehouse , E ., on the 23 rd ult . Bro . Hancock , VV . M . of the mother lodge presided , and vvas well supported by Bros . Waller , P . AII , S . W . ; Moore , J . W . ; Charlton , Treas . ; Buchan , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; " Rolfe , S . D . ; Ettling , l . G . ; Dixon , and others . Lodge vvas opened with necessary formalities , and the
minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened up and the brethren practised the ceremony of closing . Bro . Rolfe was tested and in due course the ceremony of raising was creditably worked . Lodge was called off , and after an interval for refreshment labour was resumed , after which Bro . P . Master Waller was duly elected VV . M . for next Friday evening , when we trust he will be numerously supported . Lodge vvas closed and adjourned .
ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . — This lodge , which has of late given signs of considerable activity , held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , East India Dock-road , Poplar . Bro . Pittam was VV . M ., supported by Bros . Ellingford , VV . M . S 34 , S . VV . ; Rundell , Sec . of the Lodge , JAV . ; Knowles , S . D . ; Carter , jun ., J . D . ; Carter , Sen , l . G . ; Kennett , as
l . P . M . ; Young , VV . M . 1716 , Preceptor ; Nichols , Wilshavv , G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge vvas duly opened and minutes submitted and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened up and carefully closed down , after which it vvas called off . On the resumption of labour the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Nichols candidate . The work vvas admittedly well rendered , the VV . M .
at the conclusion of the ceremony giving the ancient charge to the initiate . Bro . J . VV . Ellingford was elected VV . M . lor the ensuing week , and Bro . G . H . Stephens an hon . member of the lodge . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the W . AL for the excellent discharge of his duties , and all Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed . The odge is most comfortable and accessible .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge vvas held at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich road , on Tuesday evening , tha 27 th ult . Present : Bros . H . Goodwin , VV . M . ; Rd . Poore , S . VV . ; C . H . Phillips , J . W . ; Hy . M . Williams , Sec . ; R . R . Johnstone , S . D . ; G . VV . Knight , J . D . ; H . Hooper , l . G . ; E . A . Francis , Hon . Preceptor ; John A . Danks , J . Perry ,
Wm . Croucher , B . Wolff , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting which were unanimously confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The VV . M . most ably rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . J . Perry beingthe candidate . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and it was proposed by Bro . J . A . Danks , and seconded by Bro . Hy .
M . Williams , Secretary , and resolved that Bro . Wm . Croucher , of the Polish National Lodge , No . 534 , be elected a member . Bro . Croucher thanked the brethren and hoped he should be able to attend regularly , so as to benefit by the excellent working of the lodge under the . ible Preceptorship of Bro . E . A . Francis . Bro . Rd . Poore having been elected VV . M , for the ensuing week , the lodge vvas closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY .-Chorlton Chapter ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —On Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., this chapter assembled in the Masonic Hall , at seven p . m . prompt . After tea the chapter was opened by Comps . J . G . Batty , ' / . . ; Robt . Davies , H . j and H . Marshall , J . ; there were also present : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . ; J . R . Lever , II ., TraffordChapter ; J . Crompton , S . E . ; Jno . Devvhurst ,
acting S . N . ; Chas . Heywood , P . S . ; T . Mottershead , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; J . J . Lambert , Treas . ; David Williams , VV . Butcher , J . Squirrell , E . Brundrett , VV . Hall , and VV . Chesshyre , Janitor . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and passed , the ballot vvas taken for Bros . VV . Botham and Thos . Sidebottom , both of 13 S 7 , and being favourable they
were exalted to the ' -upreme Degree of Royal Arcli Masons by Comp . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z . The companions afterwards proceeded to elect the principals and officers for the ensuing year , viz . : Comps . R . Davis , Z . ; H . Alarshall , H . ; Jno . Dcwhurst , J . j D . Williams , S . E . ; Wm . Hall , S . N . ; Chas . Heywood , P . S . ; J . J . Lambert , Treas . ; and VV . Chesshyre , Janitor . The chapter vvas closed and adjourned until October next .
Ancient And Accepted And Rite.
Ancient and Accepted and Rite .
GIBRALTAR . — Europa Chapter ( No . 14 ) . — A regular meeting of the above chapter was held on the 17 th ult ., when Bro . F . Roberts was duly advanced to the honourable degree by III . Bro . Alajor G . J . Gilbard P . M . W . S .. 31 ° , in his usual faultless manner . It was also the occasion of the Installation as M . W . S . of our worthy and 111 . Bro . VV . F . Cottrell , l . P . M . 27 S , W . M . 27 S Mark ,
M . E . Z . Chap . 278 , P . E . P . Knights Templar , P . E . P . Knights of Malta , V . E . Red Cross , and Past District G . S . VV . Gibraltar . The ceremony was admirably performed in the presence of a full chapter by 111 . Bro . Gilbard , who paid a high compliment to the officers for their perfect working , and congratulated the chapter in securing so able and popular a Mason to preside over them .
Grand Lodge Of New York.
GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK .
The 101 st annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York was opened in the Masonic 'Temple , on Tuesday , the 6 th ult . Early in the forenoon the halls and corridors of the Temple ,
as well as the sidewalks in the vicinity , were crowded with representatives from all parts of the State . Friendly but earnest discussions were indulged in , and the matters to come before the Grand Body were thoroughly discussed . Delegates from the districts outside the cities of New York and Brooklyn were wai mly . wclcomcd by their brethren of the
Grand Lodge Of New York.
metropolitan district , and the courtesies exchanged were of the most fraternal character . The result of the conversations indulged in showed that the representatives from the State were thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the institution , and had pretty well decided on the course they would pursue . The principal topic of conversation , as a matter of course , was the election . To the credit of the
delegates from the State be it said , there only object seemed to be to advance the interests of the Fraternity and unite with their brethren in the metropolitan district in elevating to the high positions in the Craft only brethren who are in every way qualified and who would do honour to the office . They are opposed to the centralisation of extraordinary powers in any one brother , and will hesitate
before elevating to the highest p laces in the Grand Lodge brethren who occupy similar positions in the Grand Chapter , as the union of these offices in one member would be an injustice to the many able and brilliant aspirants for preferment among a Fraternity numbering 71 , 000 . As the brethren from the State are in the majority , it is , therefore , safe to predict that the consolidation of the high offices in
these two important and influential bodies in one brother , which it is generally conceded would bean unwise proceeding , will be averted . Grand Master Taylor having at the close of his address announced that he could not permit his name to be presented to the Grand Lodge for re-election , Deputy Grand Alaster Flagler will be elected to the position of Grand Alaster without opposition , and J . Edward
Simmons will undoubtedly be elected Deputy Grand Master . 'The elections have been made the special order of business for Thursday morning , at ten o ' clock . At two p . m . Grand Lodge was opened in ample form , with the usuai imposing ceremonies , and the Grand Master then read his address , a very lengthy and able documentin the course of which he stated that on the 10 th
, of July he addressed the following letter to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England : — " To his Royal Highness , the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of Masons of England : — " Alost Worshi p ful Brother—I desire to call the attention of your Royal Highness to the fact that there exists no interchange of representatives between the Grand Lodge of
England and the Grand Lodge of New York—the two largest Alasonic jurisdictions in the world . The Grand Lodge of New York has under its jurisdiction over seven hundred lodges , comprising about seventy thousand members . The Grand Lodge of England alone , of all the Alasonic bodies in the world , exceeds this in numbers . " New York , being the principal commercial State of the
United States , is brought into very close and intimate relations with England , and it is the good fortune of our lodges to be visited by great numbers of our English brethren , who are always cordially received and heartily welcomed ; and I take great pleasure in testifying , as I can from personal experience , that our brethren are as cordially received and heartily welcomed when the visit the ledges
under the jurisdiction of your Grand Lodge . " We also recall the fact , which is a source of pride and gratification , that the Grand Lodge of New York owes its existence to the Grand Lodge of England , it being a continuation of the body instituted under the patent issued by the Duke of Norfolk on the 5 th of June , 1730 . We are proud of our origin , and it would be exceedingly
gratifying to us if the Grand Lodge over which you so ably preside would honour the Grand Lodge of New York by consenting to establish more intimate relations with us , which we believe would be of great benefit to the fraternity , both in England and New York . " I accordingly submit the names of three right worshipful brothers , with the hope that your Royal Highness may
be pleased to select one of them as your representative near this Grand Lodge . " And we will esteem it a pleasure , as well as an honour , to receive the name of a brother who will be acceptable to you as our representative near the Grand Lodge of England .
" Extending to your Royal Highness the assurance of the higji esteem in which you are held by the Alasonic fraternity of the State of New York , and their sincere wishes for your personal health and happiness , in which I cordially join , I have the honour to subscribe myself , most fraternally yours , " HORACE S . TAYLOR , Grand Alaster . "
To this letter was received the following reply : — " United Grand Lodge of England , " Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , "London , W . C , March 17 , 1 SS 2 . " AI . VV . Bro . Horace S . 'Taylor , Grand Alaster Grand Alaster of the State of New York , — " AI . VV . Sirand Brother , —I am commanded by the AI . VV . the Grand Alaster of England to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter to His Royal Highness , dated the 10 th January last , proposing an interchange of reprerentatives between this Grand Lodge and that of the State of New York . And I have the pleasure to inform you that the Prince of Wales entirely concurs with yourself in the propriety and advantage of such a step being taken by our two Grand Lodges .
" His Royal Highness ' . has' therefore been pleased to select and appoint R . W . Bro . Albert Gallatin Goodall to represent the Grand Lodge of England at the Grand Lodge of New York , and his patent as such is being prepared and will be transmitted to you very shortly . " I am further commanded b y his Royal Highness to submit for your favourable consideration the name of Bro .
Brackstone Baker , a Past Grand Deacon of England , for the office of your representative at our Grand Lodge . " The Prince of Wales has directed me , in conclusion , to say that he thoroughly reciprocates the fraternal sentiments which you are good enough to express towards himself , and with my own hearty congratulations on an event which must in the future unite our Grand Lodges still closer even than in the past
" I have the honour to remain , AI . VV . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , " SHADVVELL 11 . CLERKE . " Colonial Grand Secretary England . "
'The G . M . further stated he had forwarded his commission to | R . W . Bro . Baker , and R . W . Bro . Goodall ' s commission had been received by him , bearing the signature of the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master , and the interchange of representation was thus full y established . 'The amicable solution of the difficulty which has existed for several years between this Grand Lodge and that of Connecticut vvas a subject for congratulation .
The Gold And Silver Wyre Drawers' Company.
THE GOLD AND SILVER WYRE DRAWERS' COMPANY .
The annual Court and Dinner of this Company took place on Monday evening at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , presided over by the Alaster , Mr . George Kenning . The guests numbered nearly 200 , and amongst those present were the Lord Mayor , Alderman Sir R . VV . Carden , AI . P ., Alderman Sir C -VVhetham , Air . Alderman and Sheriff
Hanson , Mr . Sheriff Ogg , Viscount Gage , Mr . Justice Cave , Air . VV . Grantham , Q . C ., AI . P ., Mr E . B . McLaren , AI . P ., Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Admiral Robertson , Mr . VV . L . Christie , M . P ., General Sir VV . Norcott , Mr . E . Burke , Air . Spencer Balfour , M . P ., Colonel Shadvvell H . Clerke , Colonel Dundas , Air . Thorne ( master of the Cutlers' Company ) , Mr . S . Thorovvgood ( master of the Cordwainers' Company ) , the Mayor of Reigate , Air . G .
Lambert , F . S . A ; the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , Mr . R . H . Crowden , ATr . Edgar Bowyer , Mr . G . Norrington , Mr . J . Andrews , Mr . G . Vickery , Air . J . H . Sillitoe , Mr . A . Brookman , C . C ., Air . A . J . Altman , C . C ., and Air . VV . E . Baxter , ( hon . clerk ) . The Alaster , Air . George Kenning , in proposing "The Health of the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " said it was a toast which was never
proposed in a meeting of Englishmen and citizens of London as a matter of mere formality . In this country , they could happily and proudly point to Her Alajesty's long and happy reign , and gratefully remember those many virtues vyhich had endeared her to her subjects , and shed such a brilliancy and prestige on our ancient and constitutional monarchy . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had endeared himself to all ranks and conditions
amongst them by his unceasing labours to promote all philanthropic and useful efforts , and by the urbanity and geniality which he threw into all those high duties he so zealously performed for the peaceful progress and lasting welfare of all classes in the land . They knew that all the members of the Royal Family were ever read y both to serve their country at home and abroad , and anxious to testify their unceasing sympathy with the wants and wishes
of their fellow countrymen . The toast having been duly honoured , Alderman Sir R . VV . Carden , M . P ., who vvas very warmly cheered on rising , proposed "TheArmy , Navy , and Reserve Forces . " Colonel Bayley , Captain Fenwick , R . N ., and Colonel Sir Francis Burdett responded . Mr . Glasse , Q . C ., gave "The Houses of Lords and Commons . " The House of Lords , he said , had a great deal to do and did it well ; but
at the present time the same could hnrdly be said of the House of Commons , which seem to be frittering away a monstrous amount of time , and to have got into desperately profligate habits . Viscount Gage responded for the House of Lords . Air . Grantham , Q . C ., M . P ., speaking for the House of Commons , said it might be questioned whether during the three sessions of the present Parliament as many as three useful measures had been passed .
In proposing " 'The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Corporation , " the Alaster said that in that distinguished head of the greatest and oldest Alunicipality in the world , they had one who had sought , and not in vain , most efficiently to discharge the important functions of his high office , —alike by nis philanthropic efforts , his magisterial duties , and , above all , by his sympathy for al ! ranks of his fellow citizens , as well as his
graceful and thoughtful hospitalities . In the high honour which Her Majesty had been pleased to confer upon him , they had seen an appropriate recognition of his own personal services , and the due fulfilment by the Corporation of the City of London of their great trust in preserving the healthy glades of Epping Forest for the welfare and comfort of the English people . The Lord Alayor , in returning thanks , said , the question
vvas whether the Corporation of London had done its duty and was still deserving of confidence . Major Joseph gave the toast of " Her Majesty ' s . Judges , " coupling with it the name of Hon . Air . Justice Cave , who thanked the company for the cordial reception given through him to her Majesty's Alajesty ' s judges , and _ hoped that they would always deserve the good opinion of the public . It was a great thino- In nnsspss thf , nnKli .- mtniam . fnt * . fli * . \? nnwtt * Arrr . fliaf
they possessed it nerved the judges to do their best . If anything vvas owing to the judges of England it vvas owing in great measure to the very wise plan of selecting them from a high-minded , independent , and honourable Bar . ( Hear , hear . ) The Lord = Alayor called upon the guest to drink to " The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers and the Alaster thereof . " Tracing the
history ot the Guilds , he said that they were founded in great measure for purposes of self-defence—the defence of the members against barbarians from without ; and he trusted that under all exigencies they would be prepared to maintain their rights and liberties from whatever source they may be attacked . The Alaster in returning thanks said , personally , he felt very much indeed the privilege and prestige
of having been chosen a master of one of the City Companies ; and he ventured to express the hope that they might , one and all , be preserved in their integrity , their usefulness , and their independence , as part and parcel of that Ancient Livery , to carry out their important duties , and to be constituent members of this time honoured Municipality . Time often brought with it many changes ; but of this , he felt sure he could safely say , in that
distinguished assembly , that no bodies of men had been more zealous and patriotic in the discharge of their civic duties , more anxious to carry out the trusts and responsibilities annexed to their Institution ; or more wishful to attend the pleasant claims of hospitality , than the various companies of the City of London . Air . Hume Williams proposed , and Air . Sheriff OgS represented , " 'The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex .
Alderman Sir C . VVhetham gave " The Municipal Corporations of England , " the Alayor of Reigate responding . The Recorder of Bradford next proposed " The Trade and Prosperity of the Colonies , " with which he associated the name of the Hon . VV . White , of Sydney . Mr . Geo . Lambert gave " The Livery Companies , " and the Master ot the Spectaclemakers' Company responded . The
remaining toats were " 'I he Wardens , " given by Mr . E . Freshfield , and acknowledged by Alajor Joseph , and "The Clerk , " proposed by Air . T . G . Fletcher , and replied to Air . Baxter . A selection of music was performed under the direction of Mr . Lester , who was supported by Miss Annie Sinclair , Miss Berthal Ball , Mr . Montem Smith , and Air . Chaplin Henry »
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Instruction.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . •—Tnis comfortable lodge met as usual at the Bricklayers Arms , Narrow-street , " Limehouse , E ., on the 23 rd ult . Bro . Hancock , VV . M . of the mother lodge presided , and vvas well supported by Bros . Waller , P . AII , S . W . ; Moore , J . W . ; Charlton , Treas . ; Buchan , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; " Rolfe , S . D . ; Ettling , l . G . ; Dixon , and others . Lodge vvas opened with necessary formalities , and the
minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened up and the brethren practised the ceremony of closing . Bro . Rolfe was tested and in due course the ceremony of raising was creditably worked . Lodge was called off , and after an interval for refreshment labour was resumed , after which Bro . P . Master Waller was duly elected VV . M . for next Friday evening , when we trust he will be numerously supported . Lodge vvas closed and adjourned .
ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 1716 ) . — This lodge , which has of late given signs of considerable activity , held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , East India Dock-road , Poplar . Bro . Pittam was VV . M ., supported by Bros . Ellingford , VV . M . S 34 , S . VV . ; Rundell , Sec . of the Lodge , JAV . ; Knowles , S . D . ; Carter , jun ., J . D . ; Carter , Sen , l . G . ; Kennett , as
l . P . M . ; Young , VV . M . 1716 , Preceptor ; Nichols , Wilshavv , G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge vvas duly opened and minutes submitted and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened up and carefully closed down , after which it vvas called off . On the resumption of labour the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Nichols candidate . The work vvas admittedly well rendered , the VV . M .
at the conclusion of the ceremony giving the ancient charge to the initiate . Bro . J . VV . Ellingford was elected VV . M . lor the ensuing week , and Bro . G . H . Stephens an hon . member of the lodge . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the W . AL for the excellent discharge of his duties , and all Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed . The odge is most comfortable and accessible .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge vvas held at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich road , on Tuesday evening , tha 27 th ult . Present : Bros . H . Goodwin , VV . M . ; Rd . Poore , S . VV . ; C . H . Phillips , J . W . ; Hy . M . Williams , Sec . ; R . R . Johnstone , S . D . ; G . VV . Knight , J . D . ; H . Hooper , l . G . ; E . A . Francis , Hon . Preceptor ; John A . Danks , J . Perry ,
Wm . Croucher , B . Wolff , and others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting which were unanimously confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The VV . M . most ably rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . J . Perry beingthe candidate . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and it was proposed by Bro . J . A . Danks , and seconded by Bro . Hy .
M . Williams , Secretary , and resolved that Bro . Wm . Croucher , of the Polish National Lodge , No . 534 , be elected a member . Bro . Croucher thanked the brethren and hoped he should be able to attend regularly , so as to benefit by the excellent working of the lodge under the . ible Preceptorship of Bro . E . A . Francis . Bro . Rd . Poore having been elected VV . M , for the ensuing week , the lodge vvas closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY .-Chorlton Chapter ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —On Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., this chapter assembled in the Masonic Hall , at seven p . m . prompt . After tea the chapter was opened by Comps . J . G . Batty , ' / . . ; Robt . Davies , H . j and H . Marshall , J . ; there were also present : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . ; J . R . Lever , II ., TraffordChapter ; J . Crompton , S . E . ; Jno . Devvhurst ,
acting S . N . ; Chas . Heywood , P . S . ; T . Mottershead , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; J . J . Lambert , Treas . ; David Williams , VV . Butcher , J . Squirrell , E . Brundrett , VV . Hall , and VV . Chesshyre , Janitor . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and passed , the ballot vvas taken for Bros . VV . Botham and Thos . Sidebottom , both of 13 S 7 , and being favourable they
were exalted to the ' -upreme Degree of Royal Arcli Masons by Comp . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z . The companions afterwards proceeded to elect the principals and officers for the ensuing year , viz . : Comps . R . Davis , Z . ; H . Alarshall , H . ; Jno . Dcwhurst , J . j D . Williams , S . E . ; Wm . Hall , S . N . ; Chas . Heywood , P . S . ; J . J . Lambert , Treas . ; and VV . Chesshyre , Janitor . The chapter vvas closed and adjourned until October next .
Ancient And Accepted And Rite.
Ancient and Accepted and Rite .
GIBRALTAR . — Europa Chapter ( No . 14 ) . — A regular meeting of the above chapter was held on the 17 th ult ., when Bro . F . Roberts was duly advanced to the honourable degree by III . Bro . Alajor G . J . Gilbard P . M . W . S .. 31 ° , in his usual faultless manner . It was also the occasion of the Installation as M . W . S . of our worthy and 111 . Bro . VV . F . Cottrell , l . P . M . 27 S , W . M . 27 S Mark ,
M . E . Z . Chap . 278 , P . E . P . Knights Templar , P . E . P . Knights of Malta , V . E . Red Cross , and Past District G . S . VV . Gibraltar . The ceremony was admirably performed in the presence of a full chapter by 111 . Bro . Gilbard , who paid a high compliment to the officers for their perfect working , and congratulated the chapter in securing so able and popular a Mason to preside over them .
Grand Lodge Of New York.
GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK .
The 101 st annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York was opened in the Masonic 'Temple , on Tuesday , the 6 th ult . Early in the forenoon the halls and corridors of the Temple ,
as well as the sidewalks in the vicinity , were crowded with representatives from all parts of the State . Friendly but earnest discussions were indulged in , and the matters to come before the Grand Body were thoroughly discussed . Delegates from the districts outside the cities of New York and Brooklyn were wai mly . wclcomcd by their brethren of the
Grand Lodge Of New York.
metropolitan district , and the courtesies exchanged were of the most fraternal character . The result of the conversations indulged in showed that the representatives from the State were thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the institution , and had pretty well decided on the course they would pursue . The principal topic of conversation , as a matter of course , was the election . To the credit of the
delegates from the State be it said , there only object seemed to be to advance the interests of the Fraternity and unite with their brethren in the metropolitan district in elevating to the high positions in the Craft only brethren who are in every way qualified and who would do honour to the office . They are opposed to the centralisation of extraordinary powers in any one brother , and will hesitate
before elevating to the highest p laces in the Grand Lodge brethren who occupy similar positions in the Grand Chapter , as the union of these offices in one member would be an injustice to the many able and brilliant aspirants for preferment among a Fraternity numbering 71 , 000 . As the brethren from the State are in the majority , it is , therefore , safe to predict that the consolidation of the high offices in
these two important and influential bodies in one brother , which it is generally conceded would bean unwise proceeding , will be averted . Grand Master Taylor having at the close of his address announced that he could not permit his name to be presented to the Grand Lodge for re-election , Deputy Grand Alaster Flagler will be elected to the position of Grand Alaster without opposition , and J . Edward
Simmons will undoubtedly be elected Deputy Grand Master . 'The elections have been made the special order of business for Thursday morning , at ten o ' clock . At two p . m . Grand Lodge was opened in ample form , with the usuai imposing ceremonies , and the Grand Master then read his address , a very lengthy and able documentin the course of which he stated that on the 10 th
, of July he addressed the following letter to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England : — " To his Royal Highness , the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of Masons of England : — " Alost Worshi p ful Brother—I desire to call the attention of your Royal Highness to the fact that there exists no interchange of representatives between the Grand Lodge of
England and the Grand Lodge of New York—the two largest Alasonic jurisdictions in the world . The Grand Lodge of New York has under its jurisdiction over seven hundred lodges , comprising about seventy thousand members . The Grand Lodge of England alone , of all the Alasonic bodies in the world , exceeds this in numbers . " New York , being the principal commercial State of the
United States , is brought into very close and intimate relations with England , and it is the good fortune of our lodges to be visited by great numbers of our English brethren , who are always cordially received and heartily welcomed ; and I take great pleasure in testifying , as I can from personal experience , that our brethren are as cordially received and heartily welcomed when the visit the ledges
under the jurisdiction of your Grand Lodge . " We also recall the fact , which is a source of pride and gratification , that the Grand Lodge of New York owes its existence to the Grand Lodge of England , it being a continuation of the body instituted under the patent issued by the Duke of Norfolk on the 5 th of June , 1730 . We are proud of our origin , and it would be exceedingly
gratifying to us if the Grand Lodge over which you so ably preside would honour the Grand Lodge of New York by consenting to establish more intimate relations with us , which we believe would be of great benefit to the fraternity , both in England and New York . " I accordingly submit the names of three right worshipful brothers , with the hope that your Royal Highness may
be pleased to select one of them as your representative near this Grand Lodge . " And we will esteem it a pleasure , as well as an honour , to receive the name of a brother who will be acceptable to you as our representative near the Grand Lodge of England .
" Extending to your Royal Highness the assurance of the higji esteem in which you are held by the Alasonic fraternity of the State of New York , and their sincere wishes for your personal health and happiness , in which I cordially join , I have the honour to subscribe myself , most fraternally yours , " HORACE S . TAYLOR , Grand Alaster . "
To this letter was received the following reply : — " United Grand Lodge of England , " Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , "London , W . C , March 17 , 1 SS 2 . " AI . VV . Bro . Horace S . 'Taylor , Grand Alaster Grand Alaster of the State of New York , — " AI . VV . Sirand Brother , —I am commanded by the AI . VV . the Grand Alaster of England to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter to His Royal Highness , dated the 10 th January last , proposing an interchange of reprerentatives between this Grand Lodge and that of the State of New York . And I have the pleasure to inform you that the Prince of Wales entirely concurs with yourself in the propriety and advantage of such a step being taken by our two Grand Lodges .
" His Royal Highness ' . has' therefore been pleased to select and appoint R . W . Bro . Albert Gallatin Goodall to represent the Grand Lodge of England at the Grand Lodge of New York , and his patent as such is being prepared and will be transmitted to you very shortly . " I am further commanded b y his Royal Highness to submit for your favourable consideration the name of Bro .
Brackstone Baker , a Past Grand Deacon of England , for the office of your representative at our Grand Lodge . " The Prince of Wales has directed me , in conclusion , to say that he thoroughly reciprocates the fraternal sentiments which you are good enough to express towards himself , and with my own hearty congratulations on an event which must in the future unite our Grand Lodges still closer even than in the past
" I have the honour to remain , AI . VV . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , " SHADVVELL 11 . CLERKE . " Colonial Grand Secretary England . "
'The G . M . further stated he had forwarded his commission to | R . W . Bro . Baker , and R . W . Bro . Goodall ' s commission had been received by him , bearing the signature of the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master , and the interchange of representation was thus full y established . 'The amicable solution of the difficulty which has existed for several years between this Grand Lodge and that of Connecticut vvas a subject for congratulation .
The Gold And Silver Wyre Drawers' Company.
THE GOLD AND SILVER WYRE DRAWERS' COMPANY .
The annual Court and Dinner of this Company took place on Monday evening at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , presided over by the Alaster , Mr . George Kenning . The guests numbered nearly 200 , and amongst those present were the Lord Mayor , Alderman Sir R . VV . Carden , AI . P ., Alderman Sir C -VVhetham , Air . Alderman and Sheriff
Hanson , Mr . Sheriff Ogg , Viscount Gage , Mr . Justice Cave , Air . VV . Grantham , Q . C ., AI . P ., Mr E . B . McLaren , AI . P ., Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Admiral Robertson , Mr . VV . L . Christie , M . P ., General Sir VV . Norcott , Mr . E . Burke , Air . Spencer Balfour , M . P ., Colonel Shadvvell H . Clerke , Colonel Dundas , Air . Thorne ( master of the Cutlers' Company ) , Mr . S . Thorovvgood ( master of the Cordwainers' Company ) , the Mayor of Reigate , Air . G .
Lambert , F . S . A ; the Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , Mr . R . H . Crowden , ATr . Edgar Bowyer , Mr . G . Norrington , Mr . J . Andrews , Mr . G . Vickery , Air . J . H . Sillitoe , Mr . A . Brookman , C . C ., Air . A . J . Altman , C . C ., and Air . VV . E . Baxter , ( hon . clerk ) . The Alaster , Air . George Kenning , in proposing "The Health of the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " said it was a toast which was never
proposed in a meeting of Englishmen and citizens of London as a matter of mere formality . In this country , they could happily and proudly point to Her Alajesty's long and happy reign , and gratefully remember those many virtues vyhich had endeared her to her subjects , and shed such a brilliancy and prestige on our ancient and constitutional monarchy . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had endeared himself to all ranks and conditions
amongst them by his unceasing labours to promote all philanthropic and useful efforts , and by the urbanity and geniality which he threw into all those high duties he so zealously performed for the peaceful progress and lasting welfare of all classes in the land . They knew that all the members of the Royal Family were ever read y both to serve their country at home and abroad , and anxious to testify their unceasing sympathy with the wants and wishes
of their fellow countrymen . The toast having been duly honoured , Alderman Sir R . VV . Carden , M . P ., who vvas very warmly cheered on rising , proposed "TheArmy , Navy , and Reserve Forces . " Colonel Bayley , Captain Fenwick , R . N ., and Colonel Sir Francis Burdett responded . Mr . Glasse , Q . C ., gave "The Houses of Lords and Commons . " The House of Lords , he said , had a great deal to do and did it well ; but
at the present time the same could hnrdly be said of the House of Commons , which seem to be frittering away a monstrous amount of time , and to have got into desperately profligate habits . Viscount Gage responded for the House of Lords . Air . Grantham , Q . C ., M . P ., speaking for the House of Commons , said it might be questioned whether during the three sessions of the present Parliament as many as three useful measures had been passed .
In proposing " 'The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Corporation , " the Alaster said that in that distinguished head of the greatest and oldest Alunicipality in the world , they had one who had sought , and not in vain , most efficiently to discharge the important functions of his high office , —alike by nis philanthropic efforts , his magisterial duties , and , above all , by his sympathy for al ! ranks of his fellow citizens , as well as his
graceful and thoughtful hospitalities . In the high honour which Her Majesty had been pleased to confer upon him , they had seen an appropriate recognition of his own personal services , and the due fulfilment by the Corporation of the City of London of their great trust in preserving the healthy glades of Epping Forest for the welfare and comfort of the English people . The Lord Alayor , in returning thanks , said , the question
vvas whether the Corporation of London had done its duty and was still deserving of confidence . Major Joseph gave the toast of " Her Majesty ' s . Judges , " coupling with it the name of Hon . Air . Justice Cave , who thanked the company for the cordial reception given through him to her Majesty's Alajesty ' s judges , and _ hoped that they would always deserve the good opinion of the public . It was a great thino- In nnsspss thf , nnKli .- mtniam . fnt * . fli * . \? nnwtt * Arrr . fliaf
they possessed it nerved the judges to do their best . If anything vvas owing to the judges of England it vvas owing in great measure to the very wise plan of selecting them from a high-minded , independent , and honourable Bar . ( Hear , hear . ) The Lord = Alayor called upon the guest to drink to " The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers and the Alaster thereof . " Tracing the
history ot the Guilds , he said that they were founded in great measure for purposes of self-defence—the defence of the members against barbarians from without ; and he trusted that under all exigencies they would be prepared to maintain their rights and liberties from whatever source they may be attacked . The Alaster in returning thanks said , personally , he felt very much indeed the privilege and prestige
of having been chosen a master of one of the City Companies ; and he ventured to express the hope that they might , one and all , be preserved in their integrity , their usefulness , and their independence , as part and parcel of that Ancient Livery , to carry out their important duties , and to be constituent members of this time honoured Municipality . Time often brought with it many changes ; but of this , he felt sure he could safely say , in that
distinguished assembly , that no bodies of men had been more zealous and patriotic in the discharge of their civic duties , more anxious to carry out the trusts and responsibilities annexed to their Institution ; or more wishful to attend the pleasant claims of hospitality , than the various companies of the City of London . Air . Hume Williams proposed , and Air . Sheriff OgS represented , " 'The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex .
Alderman Sir C . VVhetham gave " The Municipal Corporations of England , " the Alayor of Reigate responding . The Recorder of Bradford next proposed " The Trade and Prosperity of the Colonies , " with which he associated the name of the Hon . VV . White , of Sydney . Mr . Geo . Lambert gave " The Livery Companies , " and the Master ot the Spectaclemakers' Company responded . The
remaining toats were " 'I he Wardens , " given by Mr . E . Freshfield , and acknowledged by Alajor Joseph , and "The Clerk , " proposed by Air . T . G . Fletcher , and replied to Air . Baxter . A selection of music was performed under the direction of Mr . Lester , who was supported by Miss Annie Sinclair , Miss Berthal Ball , Mr . Montem Smith , and Air . Chaplin Henry »