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attend there officially on the occasion of closing . On going out 1 was anxious to obtain a little souvenir of the Exhibition ; and apart from official catalogues and things of that kind , I came upon a publication which evidently your Worshipful Master has bought and studied . It was on the outside got up most attractively , although it was sold at the remarkably low price of id . It contained , however , 9 6 4 different receipts of how to cook fish , and you know your
Worshipful Master has arrived at a very successful result from his perusal , for he has found a flat fish in me to-night , and on reference to the book he has contrived to serve up the same fish in quite a new style , and 1 trust he has provided that the sauce shall be of quite another kind , just as the honest roast fowl of to-day comes up to-morrow as a mayonnaise or fricassee of chicken in such a disguise that even its own mother would not for these
know it . Now if you will kindly forgive me remarks I am sure I shall feel very much obliged ; but the manner in which your W . M . has been good enough to propose the toast adds one more to those claims which he possesses in so high a degree in being able , out of nothing , to extract something ; and of being at the head of such a distinguished lodge as the Priorv . In concluding an amusing speech , the D . P . G . M . dwelt , at length , upon the universality of Freemasonryand referred to the forthcoming
, consecration of new lodges at Tilbury and Chingford , as evidencing the growth it was making in the province . The remaining toasts having bcen proposed and acknowledged , a very pleasant and most successful evening was brought to a close some time after midnight . The whole of the arrangements were admirably carriedoutundertheenergetic personal superintendence of VV . Bro . Albert Lucking , P . G . D . C , Sic , who has since received from the D . P . G . M . a pleasing memento of his visit .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — For several years this lodge has held a prominent position in the Province of VVest Lancashire as a representative Masonic combination specially intended for the accommodation of Hebrew brethren in Liverpool and district . The members celebrated their annual festival at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 19 th ult ., and the prestige which has marked the whole of its successful
existence was again conspicuous in connection with the whole of the business proceedings . While chiefly intended for Jewish brethren , the lodge numbers amongst its members many esteemed Christian brethren , thus illustrating the catholic character of the Order of Freemasonry . The lodge was opened by Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., the retiring VV . M ., and his chief supporters were Bros . M . AronsbergP . M . ; S . Schonstadt , P . M . ; A .
, Jones , P . M . ; Henry A . Tcbias , S . W ., W . M . elect ; S . J . Henochsberg , J . W . ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Gabrielsen , Sec . ; Philip S . Levy , I . G . ; J . Asher , S . ; E . Capstick , S . ; and J . P . Bryan , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas ; Dr . Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; VV . J . Lunt , P . G . Treas . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; R " . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . Brassev . W . M . S 23 ; I . Winsor , P . M . 241 ;
B . Ripley , W . M . 1547 ; W . C . Freeman , I . P . M . 1354 ; H . H . Smith , I . P . M . 1505 ; N . Eaton , P . M . G 13 i R . Wood , S . VV . 1713 ; A . H . Corelli , 537 * E . King-Ellison , J . D . 1350 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1 G 09 ; D . Gumming , 1 G 09 ; P . Stern , 249 ; B . J . Davis , 1 G 75 ; and 1 . Woolf , 1393 . Bro . Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., who has already occupied the chair of the Lodge of Israel , after
being presented by Bros . M . Hart and A . Jones , was again installed Worshipful Master by Bro . R . Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., who performed the ceremony in a highly effective manner . The officers invested were the following : Bros . R . Robinson , I . P . M . ; D . Gabrielsen , S . VV . ; Philip S . Levy , J . VV . ; the Rev . Dr . VV . Stern , Chap . ; S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., M . C ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Archer , Sec ; E . Capstick , S . D . ; A . Kirkpatrick ,
J . U . J U . Stern , l . U . j J . r . Bryan , urg . ; anu » v . n . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was capitally prepared and served by Bro . Casey , the House Steward . A p leasant part of the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation of an illuminated address to Bro . R . Robinson , I . P . M ., embodying a resolution of the members expressive of their high regard and appreciation of his services as W . M . for
the second time , and the great interest evinced by him as the first Master and one of the founders of the lodge . The following were the terms of the address : — "To Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R .: Dear Sir and Brother , — -The brethren of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , in open lodge assembled , desiring to express their high regard and appreciation of your services as W . M . for the second time , and the great interest evinced by you as
the first Master and one of the founders of the lodge , beg your acceptance of this token as an evidence of the esteem in which you are held by them . They also feel gratified in being the medium of conveying the kindly feelings entertained towards you by all who have had the privilege of your services to them personally and to the Craft in general in this province . The brethren further hope that the G . A . O . T . U . will spare your valued life to them and to
your family for many years to come to reflect further lustre on the cause you have so much at heart . Liverpool , October iSth , 1 SS 3 . S . Schonstadt , P . M ., Proposer ; Barnard , Sec , Seconder ; Henry A . Tobias , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., VV . M . elect , Maurice Hart , P . M ., P . G . S . Treas ., S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., M . Aronsberg , P . M ., and D . Gabrielsen , Sec , Committee . " The address was
artistically illuminated by Bro . J . O . Marples , I . G . 1609 . The presentation was made by the VV . M ., and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Robinson . An excellent musical prop-ramme was provided by Bros . D . J . Davies , D . Williams , J . T . Jones , and O . J . Rowlands , the Cambrian Ouartett members of the Ancient Briton Lodge , No . 1 G 75 ; and Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., was the musical director .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . — -The usual weekly meeting was held on the 20 th ult ., at Hornsey Wood Tavern , when there were present Bros . H . Morris , VV . M . ; Gush , as Preceptor ; Bolt , S . VV . ; Smethurst , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Scott , S . D . ; Moon J . D . ; Haynes , I . G . ; Fenner , Hall , Follett , Fetch , Oldis , Knights , Lewin , Flack , Snelling , Gregory , and Hoare . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was then opened
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in the Second Degree , and Bro . Snelling , as candidate for raising , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner . The ceremony of raising having been rehearsed , the Second
and Third Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Bolt was elected to take the chairof W . M . at the next meeting . A vote of thanks to Bro . Morris for his able conduct in the chair was unanimously passed , and all business being ended the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —This old chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Comps . Harrison , M . E . Z . ; T . Cubitt , P . Z ., acting H . ; Briggs , I . P . Z ., acting J . ; Cottebrune , P . Z ., P . P . A . S . Kent , S . E . ; Noton , S . N . ; H . Buss , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . & c , Treas . ; Buckhurst , P . S . ; Hubbard and Austin , Assists . P . S . ; Foulger , P . Z . ;
Sutton , P . Z . ; Hill , P . Z . ; and others . The visitors were Comps . Sillitoe , P . G . J . Lane , & c ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., & c ; and Jackson , P . Z . Polish National . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . H . Wood , 1300 ; VV . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; J . H . Lewis , 1 S 53 ; and
T . C . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; and it proving to be unanimous in each case the three latter brethren being in attendance were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of the R . A . Apologies were received and read from Comps . McLean , H . j VV . P . Webb , J . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth
the customary toasts followed . Comp . Buss responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . Briggs . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave "The Exaltees , " which toast was acknowledged by Comps . VV . Thomas and J . H . Lewis .
"The Visitors" followed , and was replied to by Comps . Sillitoe , Walls , and Jackson , the former companion making a long and highly-interesting speech upon the history of the Degree in this country . "The First and Second Principals , " "The Treasurer
and S . E ., " acknowledged by Comps . Buss and Cottebrune . " The Past Principals , " coupled with the names of Comps . Briggs and Foulger , who replied . • " The Officers " toast , responded to by Comps . Buckhurst , Hubbard , and Austin , brought the proceedings to a close .
WANDERERS' CHAPTER ( No . 1604 ) . —A regular convocation of this well established chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday evening , the 20 th ult . There were present on the occasion Comps . Geo . Boulton , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Vincent , H . j F . J . Wray , J . ; VV . H . Baker , S . E . ; Chas . Fuller , Treas . ; G . Coop , acting S . N . ; J . Gibson , P . S . ; Edmund Scale , 2 nd
Asst . P . S . ; C . Smith , I . P . Z . ; T . H . Meredith , P . Z . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z . ( hon . member ); VV . Swingler , A . Woods , W . G . Hanson , E . Cole , G . Hamilton , Horace White , J . Dallison , VV . Brindley , F . Ogg , and others . After the chapter had been opened in due form , the minutes ot the September convocation were presented and passed . Bros . H . VV . Shartau , 1549 ; George Perugia ,
1744 ; and James Wade , W . M . 1604 ; were afterwards exalted to the Degree . The ceremony was excellently rendered , each Principal and each officer fulfilling his duties in a very able manner . The M . E . Z . having intimated to the companions his desire to represent the chapter at the next Festival of the Girls' School , the sum of five guineas was voted as a donation to the Institution . Scribe E . then
read a communication which had becn received from a much respected member of the chapter , the acceptance of the writer ' s resignation being deferred until January next . Other business having been discharged the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn
Restaurant where an excellent banquet had been provided . The customary Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured and a very enjoyable evening spent b y the company . The visitors were Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 116 , 645 and 13 S 7 , P . G . J . East Lane ; J . C . Shand , H . 25 ; C . Taylor , S . N . 1 G 24 ; J . Bond , P . S . 619 ; and R . Goffin , 1572 .
DIDSBURY . —Architect Chapter ( No . 1375 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Monday evening , 19 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Withington , when Comps . J . Garland Bromley was installed Z . ; and A . G . Collins , H . ; and Wood , J . Ex . Comp . G . D . Pochin , P . Z ., was the Installing Officer , and Ex . Comp . H . Vdllmer , P . Z ., presented the companions named . The
Board of Installed Principals consisted ( in addition to the two last mentioned ) of Ex . Comps . Salmon , P . Z . ; Glendinning , P . Z . ; E . Pike , P . Z . ; Peel , P . Z . ; H . Marshall , Z . ; and J . Oswald , the retiring Z . The officers invested were Comps . J . Warburton , S . E . ; A . P . Graves , S . N . ; Wilson , P . S . ; G . D . Pochin , P . Z . Treas . ; and H . Heap , Janitor . Among the visitors were
Comps . Senior and J . Lloyd White , T he balance sheet was submitted and passed , it being considered of a satisfactory nature . The chapter was closed in ancient form and the companions retired to the adjoining room to supper , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts were given and responded to . The companions ot this chapter are to be
congratulated on the very handsome rooms it is their privilege to occupy , as well as upon the beautiful furniture and appointments throughout the chapter . A word of praise should not be omitted on behalf of Ex . Comps . C D . Pochin , P . Z ., and H . Vollmer , P . Z ., to whose untiring energy and zeal is due the satisfactory position the chapter now holds in the province of West Lancashire .
THE CiiAMi'AiiN ' E ViNTAiiE . —The report of this year ' s vintage is , we hear , satisfactory luith as regards quantity and quality—Messrs . Mort and Chandon have made of their own growth 6000 Hogsheads . 2200 iifiuhicl , arc the produce ,, / their celebrated Ay H'incyuriii )—wliich , with their jmrchases from other growers of line wines , form a total value of close upon half-a-million sterling , — fAuvT . l
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . Goodall , P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; Lawson , S . W . ; Rickwood , acting J . W . ; Harris , S . O . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey , Sec . - J . Taylor , S . D . ; Sims , l . G . ; J . Mason , P . P . G . O .
Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and Bro , F . Walters , P . G . I . G ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler then took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Lawson , as VV . M . ; Bro . Baldwin , as Treasurer ; and Bro . Potter , as Tyler . The ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Babb , 1326 , and it proved to be unanimous in his favour . The Audit Committee having been appointed to audit the
accounts in January next , the Worshipful Master s notice of motion , " as to the advisability of removing the lodge to Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , was discussed , seconded , and eventually carried . The W . M . then gave a notice of motion , "That the annual subscription be increased to £ 1 ios ., the same to take effect from the commencement of the next financial year . " Previously to the lodge , being closed a jewel was voted to the outgoing W . M . The brethren then separated .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st ult ., among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . J . W . Middx . and Surrey , VV . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Handel , J . W . ; Briggs , S . O . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M ., Sec ; Sanders , P . P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Handel , J . W . Bro . VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey was again reelected Treas ., and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of condolence was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes and a copy directed to be forwarded by the Secretary to Bro . VV . Taylor , commiserating him for the loss he has recently sustained by the
death of his wife . A jewel having also been voted to the outgoing Master the lodge was closed . and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Bro . VV . Hammond responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers ; " and Bro . Sanders replied to the toastof"The Prov . Grand Officers ; " "The Health of the Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood , and " The Officers " by Bros . Handel and Briggs . The proceedings then terminated .
The Election Of Grand Treasurer.
THE ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER .
The following circular , which is in circulation among the Craft , has been sent to us for publication : " We , the undersigned , have heard with concern that there is an intention on the part of some of our London brethren to ipropose a new candidate for election to the office of Grand Treasurer in March next , and to follow the same ' eburse in succeeding years .
. ' . ' * , It ' appears to us that such a proceeding is very undesirable . The present Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . D . Allcroft ( who was elected in April last ) , is a brother who commands the good opinion of all ; he is a man of good means and position , has been a most liberal contributor to our Charities , and has not only the leisure but the inclination also to assist in their work / " The Grand Treasurer is cx-ofHclo a Trustee , and as
such a member of all our Charity Committees . We think this a great advantage when such officer will attend , and we need hardly urge that it would be most unwise to remove a brother from his office just at the time when he has made himself thoroughly qualified to perform its duties ; and surely nothing can be more important than that we should have brethren of position taking an active share in the management of our Charities .
" We would further urge that it is very undesirable that a yearl y canvass should be made , that the Craft should be divided into parties , and ( new ) elements of discord introduced by the efforts of different sections to secure the election of their particular candidate . " In no other instance in Masonry is it usual or would it be considered advantageous to change the Treasurer every year . We desire to express a very decided opinion that it
is improper as well as impolitic for any section of Grand Lodge to call upon any brother to pledge himself that , if elected , he will only serve for one year ; and we deprecate the splitting up of the Craft , which must inevitably arise if such a course of action is pursued . " We by no means desire to keep any such officers in p lace for a long series of years , because we believe that it is good to have fresh blood , which is always to be found
when the necessity for it arises ; but we do think that it is desirable lhat the Grand Treasurer should hold office for , at any rate , a few years ; and we believe that it will be found that as it has been heretofore , so it will in the future , be to the advantage of the Craft and of its Charities . "It is clearly to be understood that we have no party motive . We disclaim , wholly and entirely , anything approaching party action . Our object is solely the welfare
ot the Cratt generally , which should be , and is , the chief consideration of every good Mason . "We have learned that Bro . j . D . Allcroft will accept the office if elected ; but it must be understood that he does not come forward of his own accord ; but is recommended by us . Personally he is unknown to many of us ; but , believing him to be a thoroughly good man for the office , and because he has already held it for nearly a year , we have determined for the reasons given to support him ; and earnestl all those who have the the
we y beg interests of Craft solely at heart to help us in our exertions . " Any brethren entitled to a seat in Grand Lodge , who may think it right to assist us in what we believe to be a good work , will oblige by writing to Bro . Frank Richardson , 28 , Golden-square , W ., and inform him of their intention to support Bro . J . D . Allcroft ; and , if they think proper , also to authorise Bro . Frank Richardson to append their names to the above , in conjunction with the following members of Grand Lodge . —November , 1 SS 3 , "
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attend there officially on the occasion of closing . On going out 1 was anxious to obtain a little souvenir of the Exhibition ; and apart from official catalogues and things of that kind , I came upon a publication which evidently your Worshipful Master has bought and studied . It was on the outside got up most attractively , although it was sold at the remarkably low price of id . It contained , however , 9 6 4 different receipts of how to cook fish , and you know your
Worshipful Master has arrived at a very successful result from his perusal , for he has found a flat fish in me to-night , and on reference to the book he has contrived to serve up the same fish in quite a new style , and 1 trust he has provided that the sauce shall be of quite another kind , just as the honest roast fowl of to-day comes up to-morrow as a mayonnaise or fricassee of chicken in such a disguise that even its own mother would not for these
know it . Now if you will kindly forgive me remarks I am sure I shall feel very much obliged ; but the manner in which your W . M . has been good enough to propose the toast adds one more to those claims which he possesses in so high a degree in being able , out of nothing , to extract something ; and of being at the head of such a distinguished lodge as the Priorv . In concluding an amusing speech , the D . P . G . M . dwelt , at length , upon the universality of Freemasonryand referred to the forthcoming
, consecration of new lodges at Tilbury and Chingford , as evidencing the growth it was making in the province . The remaining toasts having bcen proposed and acknowledged , a very pleasant and most successful evening was brought to a close some time after midnight . The whole of the arrangements were admirably carriedoutundertheenergetic personal superintendence of VV . Bro . Albert Lucking , P . G . D . C , Sic , who has since received from the D . P . G . M . a pleasing memento of his visit .
LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — For several years this lodge has held a prominent position in the Province of VVest Lancashire as a representative Masonic combination specially intended for the accommodation of Hebrew brethren in Liverpool and district . The members celebrated their annual festival at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday evening , the 19 th ult ., and the prestige which has marked the whole of its successful
existence was again conspicuous in connection with the whole of the business proceedings . While chiefly intended for Jewish brethren , the lodge numbers amongst its members many esteemed Christian brethren , thus illustrating the catholic character of the Order of Freemasonry . The lodge was opened by Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., the retiring VV . M ., and his chief supporters were Bros . M . AronsbergP . M . ; S . Schonstadt , P . M . ; A .
, Jones , P . M . ; Henry A . Tcbias , S . W ., W . M . elect ; S . J . Henochsberg , J . W . ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; D . Gabrielsen , Sec . ; Philip S . Levy , I . G . ; J . Asher , S . ; E . Capstick , S . ; and J . P . Bryan , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas ; Dr . Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; VV . J . Lunt , P . G . Treas . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; R " . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; R . Wilson , P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . Brassev . W . M . S 23 ; I . Winsor , P . M . 241 ;
B . Ripley , W . M . 1547 ; W . C . Freeman , I . P . M . 1354 ; H . H . Smith , I . P . M . 1505 ; N . Eaton , P . M . G 13 i R . Wood , S . VV . 1713 ; A . H . Corelli , 537 * E . King-Ellison , J . D . 1350 ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1 G 09 ; D . Gumming , 1 G 09 ; P . Stern , 249 ; B . J . Davis , 1 G 75 ; and 1 . Woolf , 1393 . Bro . Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ., who has already occupied the chair of the Lodge of Israel , after
being presented by Bros . M . Hart and A . Jones , was again installed Worshipful Master by Bro . R . Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., who performed the ceremony in a highly effective manner . The officers invested were the following : Bros . R . Robinson , I . P . M . ; D . Gabrielsen , S . VV . ; Philip S . Levy , J . VV . ; the Rev . Dr . VV . Stern , Chap . ; S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., M . C ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Archer , Sec ; E . Capstick , S . D . ; A . Kirkpatrick ,
J . U . J U . Stern , l . U . j J . r . Bryan , urg . ; anu » v . n . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was capitally prepared and served by Bro . Casey , the House Steward . A p leasant part of the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation of an illuminated address to Bro . R . Robinson , I . P . M ., embodying a resolution of the members expressive of their high regard and appreciation of his services as W . M . for
the second time , and the great interest evinced by him as the first Master and one of the founders of the lodge . The following were the terms of the address : — "To Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R .: Dear Sir and Brother , — -The brethren of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , in open lodge assembled , desiring to express their high regard and appreciation of your services as W . M . for the second time , and the great interest evinced by you as
the first Master and one of the founders of the lodge , beg your acceptance of this token as an evidence of the esteem in which you are held by them . They also feel gratified in being the medium of conveying the kindly feelings entertained towards you by all who have had the privilege of your services to them personally and to the Craft in general in this province . The brethren further hope that the G . A . O . T . U . will spare your valued life to them and to
your family for many years to come to reflect further lustre on the cause you have so much at heart . Liverpool , October iSth , 1 SS 3 . S . Schonstadt , P . M ., Proposer ; Barnard , Sec , Seconder ; Henry A . Tobias , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., VV . M . elect , Maurice Hart , P . M ., P . G . S . Treas ., S . J . Henochsberg , P . M ., M . Aronsberg , P . M ., and D . Gabrielsen , Sec , Committee . " The address was
artistically illuminated by Bro . J . O . Marples , I . G . 1609 . The presentation was made by the VV . M ., and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Robinson . An excellent musical prop-ramme was provided by Bros . D . J . Davies , D . Williams , J . T . Jones , and O . J . Rowlands , the Cambrian Ouartett members of the Ancient Briton Lodge , No . 1 G 75 ; and Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., was the musical director .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . — -The usual weekly meeting was held on the 20 th ult ., at Hornsey Wood Tavern , when there were present Bros . H . Morris , VV . M . ; Gush , as Preceptor ; Bolt , S . VV . ; Smethurst , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Scott , S . D . ; Moon J . D . ; Haynes , I . G . ; Fenner , Hall , Follett , Fetch , Oldis , Knights , Lewin , Flack , Snelling , Gregory , and Hoare . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was then opened
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in the Second Degree , and Bro . Snelling , as candidate for raising , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner . The ceremony of raising having been rehearsed , the Second
and Third Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Bolt was elected to take the chairof W . M . at the next meeting . A vote of thanks to Bro . Morris for his able conduct in the chair was unanimously passed , and all business being ended the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —This old chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Comps . Harrison , M . E . Z . ; T . Cubitt , P . Z ., acting H . ; Briggs , I . P . Z ., acting J . ; Cottebrune , P . Z ., P . P . A . S . Kent , S . E . ; Noton , S . N . ; H . Buss , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . & c , Treas . ; Buckhurst , P . S . ; Hubbard and Austin , Assists . P . S . ; Foulger , P . Z . ;
Sutton , P . Z . ; Hill , P . Z . ; and others . The visitors were Comps . Sillitoe , P . G . J . Lane , & c ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., & c ; and Jackson , P . Z . Polish National . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . H . Wood , 1300 ; VV . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; J . H . Lewis , 1 S 53 ; and
T . C . Thomas , 1 S 53 ; and it proving to be unanimous in each case the three latter brethren being in attendance were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of the R . A . Apologies were received and read from Comps . McLean , H . j VV . P . Webb , J . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth
the customary toasts followed . Comp . Buss responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . Briggs . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave "The Exaltees , " which toast was acknowledged by Comps . VV . Thomas and J . H . Lewis .
"The Visitors" followed , and was replied to by Comps . Sillitoe , Walls , and Jackson , the former companion making a long and highly-interesting speech upon the history of the Degree in this country . "The First and Second Principals , " "The Treasurer
and S . E ., " acknowledged by Comps . Buss and Cottebrune . " The Past Principals , " coupled with the names of Comps . Briggs and Foulger , who replied . • " The Officers " toast , responded to by Comps . Buckhurst , Hubbard , and Austin , brought the proceedings to a close .
WANDERERS' CHAPTER ( No . 1604 ) . —A regular convocation of this well established chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday evening , the 20 th ult . There were present on the occasion Comps . Geo . Boulton , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Vincent , H . j F . J . Wray , J . ; VV . H . Baker , S . E . ; Chas . Fuller , Treas . ; G . Coop , acting S . N . ; J . Gibson , P . S . ; Edmund Scale , 2 nd
Asst . P . S . ; C . Smith , I . P . Z . ; T . H . Meredith , P . Z . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z . ( hon . member ); VV . Swingler , A . Woods , W . G . Hanson , E . Cole , G . Hamilton , Horace White , J . Dallison , VV . Brindley , F . Ogg , and others . After the chapter had been opened in due form , the minutes ot the September convocation were presented and passed . Bros . H . VV . Shartau , 1549 ; George Perugia ,
1744 ; and James Wade , W . M . 1604 ; were afterwards exalted to the Degree . The ceremony was excellently rendered , each Principal and each officer fulfilling his duties in a very able manner . The M . E . Z . having intimated to the companions his desire to represent the chapter at the next Festival of the Girls' School , the sum of five guineas was voted as a donation to the Institution . Scribe E . then
read a communication which had becn received from a much respected member of the chapter , the acceptance of the writer ' s resignation being deferred until January next . Other business having been discharged the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn
Restaurant where an excellent banquet had been provided . The customary Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured and a very enjoyable evening spent b y the company . The visitors were Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 116 , 645 and 13 S 7 , P . G . J . East Lane ; J . C . Shand , H . 25 ; C . Taylor , S . N . 1 G 24 ; J . Bond , P . S . 619 ; and R . Goffin , 1572 .
DIDSBURY . —Architect Chapter ( No . 1375 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Monday evening , 19 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Withington , when Comps . J . Garland Bromley was installed Z . ; and A . G . Collins , H . ; and Wood , J . Ex . Comp . G . D . Pochin , P . Z ., was the Installing Officer , and Ex . Comp . H . Vdllmer , P . Z ., presented the companions named . The
Board of Installed Principals consisted ( in addition to the two last mentioned ) of Ex . Comps . Salmon , P . Z . ; Glendinning , P . Z . ; E . Pike , P . Z . ; Peel , P . Z . ; H . Marshall , Z . ; and J . Oswald , the retiring Z . The officers invested were Comps . J . Warburton , S . E . ; A . P . Graves , S . N . ; Wilson , P . S . ; G . D . Pochin , P . Z . Treas . ; and H . Heap , Janitor . Among the visitors were
Comps . Senior and J . Lloyd White , T he balance sheet was submitted and passed , it being considered of a satisfactory nature . The chapter was closed in ancient form and the companions retired to the adjoining room to supper , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts were given and responded to . The companions ot this chapter are to be
congratulated on the very handsome rooms it is their privilege to occupy , as well as upon the beautiful furniture and appointments throughout the chapter . A word of praise should not be omitted on behalf of Ex . Comps . C D . Pochin , P . Z ., and H . Vollmer , P . Z ., to whose untiring energy and zeal is due the satisfactory position the chapter now holds in the province of West Lancashire .
THE CiiAMi'AiiN ' E ViNTAiiE . —The report of this year ' s vintage is , we hear , satisfactory luith as regards quantity and quality—Messrs . Mort and Chandon have made of their own growth 6000 Hogsheads . 2200 iifiuhicl , arc the produce ,, / their celebrated Ay H'incyuriii )—wliich , with their jmrchases from other growers of line wines , form a total value of close upon half-a-million sterling , — fAuvT . l
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HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . Goodall , P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; Lawson , S . W . ; Rickwood , acting J . W . ; Harris , S . O . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . J . W . Middlesex and Surrey , Sec . - J . Taylor , S . D . ; Sims , l . G . ; J . Mason , P . P . G . O .
Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and Bro , F . Walters , P . G . I . G ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler then took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Lawson , as VV . M . ; Bro . Baldwin , as Treasurer ; and Bro . Potter , as Tyler . The ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Babb , 1326 , and it proved to be unanimous in his favour . The Audit Committee having been appointed to audit the
accounts in January next , the Worshipful Master s notice of motion , " as to the advisability of removing the lodge to Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , was discussed , seconded , and eventually carried . The W . M . then gave a notice of motion , "That the annual subscription be increased to £ 1 ios ., the same to take effect from the commencement of the next financial year . " Previously to the lodge , being closed a jewel was voted to the outgoing W . M . The brethren then separated .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st ult ., among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . J . W . Middx . and Surrey , VV . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Handel , J . W . ; Briggs , S . O . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M ., Sec ; Sanders , P . P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ; and others .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Handel , J . W . Bro . VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey was again reelected Treas ., and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed a vote of condolence was passed and ordered to be entered on the minutes and a copy directed to be forwarded by the Secretary to Bro . VV . Taylor , commiserating him for the loss he has recently sustained by the
death of his wife . A jewel having also been voted to the outgoing Master the lodge was closed . and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Bro . VV . Hammond responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers ; " and Bro . Sanders replied to the toastof"The Prov . Grand Officers ; " "The Health of the Past Masters " was acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood , and " The Officers " by Bros . Handel and Briggs . The proceedings then terminated .
The Election Of Grand Treasurer.
THE ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER .
The following circular , which is in circulation among the Craft , has been sent to us for publication : " We , the undersigned , have heard with concern that there is an intention on the part of some of our London brethren to ipropose a new candidate for election to the office of Grand Treasurer in March next , and to follow the same ' eburse in succeeding years .
. ' . ' * , It ' appears to us that such a proceeding is very undesirable . The present Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . D . Allcroft ( who was elected in April last ) , is a brother who commands the good opinion of all ; he is a man of good means and position , has been a most liberal contributor to our Charities , and has not only the leisure but the inclination also to assist in their work / " The Grand Treasurer is cx-ofHclo a Trustee , and as
such a member of all our Charity Committees . We think this a great advantage when such officer will attend , and we need hardly urge that it would be most unwise to remove a brother from his office just at the time when he has made himself thoroughly qualified to perform its duties ; and surely nothing can be more important than that we should have brethren of position taking an active share in the management of our Charities .
" We would further urge that it is very undesirable that a yearl y canvass should be made , that the Craft should be divided into parties , and ( new ) elements of discord introduced by the efforts of different sections to secure the election of their particular candidate . " In no other instance in Masonry is it usual or would it be considered advantageous to change the Treasurer every year . We desire to express a very decided opinion that it
is improper as well as impolitic for any section of Grand Lodge to call upon any brother to pledge himself that , if elected , he will only serve for one year ; and we deprecate the splitting up of the Craft , which must inevitably arise if such a course of action is pursued . " We by no means desire to keep any such officers in p lace for a long series of years , because we believe that it is good to have fresh blood , which is always to be found
when the necessity for it arises ; but we do think that it is desirable lhat the Grand Treasurer should hold office for , at any rate , a few years ; and we believe that it will be found that as it has been heretofore , so it will in the future , be to the advantage of the Craft and of its Charities . "It is clearly to be understood that we have no party motive . We disclaim , wholly and entirely , anything approaching party action . Our object is solely the welfare
ot the Cratt generally , which should be , and is , the chief consideration of every good Mason . "We have learned that Bro . j . D . Allcroft will accept the office if elected ; but it must be understood that he does not come forward of his own accord ; but is recommended by us . Personally he is unknown to many of us ; but , believing him to be a thoroughly good man for the office , and because he has already held it for nearly a year , we have determined for the reasons given to support him ; and earnestl all those who have the the
we y beg interests of Craft solely at heart to help us in our exertions . " Any brethren entitled to a seat in Grand Lodge , who may think it right to assist us in what we believe to be a good work , will oblige by writing to Bro . Frank Richardson , 28 , Golden-square , W ., and inform him of their intention to support Bro . J . D . Allcroft ; and , if they think proper , also to authorise Bro . Frank Richardson to append their names to the above , in conjunction with the following members of Grand Lodge . —November , 1 SS 3 , "