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Stewards , who largely administered to the comfort of others . That lodge bad been established on the basis of a large amount of prosperity , and he trusted the lodge would be recruited from time to time by Grand Stewards as they came into office , and he wished success to the Worshipful Master during his year of office . Bro . Spice , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M . " in a very characteristic speech , in which he congratulated the lodge on having such an excellent Master , and the VV . M . in having such a lodge to rule over . Bro . Stewart , in response , expressed his regret at not having the eloquence of Bro . Spice , but thanked him for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed . It was true there was no work to be done in that lodge , but
if there were he could assure the brethren that he would have endeavoured to do it to the very best of his ability . " The Health of the Past Masters " was the next given , the W . M . remarking that what they wanted in numbers they made up quality , and their services had been creditable in every way . Bro . Soppet , in acknowledging the toast , said it was
gratifying to know that their services had been appreciated to the extent they had given evidence of that evening . He had felt it a great honour to have been the first W . M . of the lodge , and he should never forget that the first business of the lodge was to elect him as VV . M . Bro . Binckes also replied , and said that he had installed each of the Masters , and it had afforded him much pleasure
to do so . His services were always at their disposal , and it had been a special privilege to install Bro . Dr . Stewart . ' 1 he Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and called on Bros . Moon , G . Treas ., and Venn to respond . Bro . Venn said it occurred to him that this toast was
probably as old as Masonry itself , and that our ancient brethren had often proposed and received that toast . He offered the W . M . and members his hearty thanks for their reception of the toast . The Grand Treasurer also replied . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " said that they were very fortunate in having
such a good body of officers , as « ell as having the services of Bro . Matier , who had assisted them in the installation ceremony of that day . The S . W ., Bro . Powell , replied . Bro . Matier said if it were possible to quarrel with the ruling of the chair , he should dispute his claim to be included in that toast ; but he felt sure that the W . M . had
done it out of the kindness of his heart . To him it had been a great gratification , more especially as he had the pleasure of assisting one with whom he had acted for a great number of years , and with whom he hoped to act for very many yearss to come . This concluded the toast list , and the brethren separated at an earty hour . Bros . Cumberland and Williamson kindly contributed to the pleasures of the evening by some excellent singing .
MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) . — A meeting of this old and prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Btidge , on Monday , the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Bios . H . Helsham , M . D ., P . G . S . W . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c . ( Hon . Member ) , acting S . W . ; Holdgate , J . W . ; F . Bennett , M . O . ; Hudson , S . O . ; Hoare , P . G .
Org ., P . M ., acting J . O . ; Tarran , P . M ., Treas . ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . O . Org ., P . M ., Sec ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., & c . ( Hon . Member ) , acting S . D . ; Greenfield , acting I . G . ; Stedman , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , l . P . M . ; Jeffs , P . M . 30 ° , & c ; Harrison , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot having been taken on behalf of Bros .
H . C . Hale , 1627 , and VV . S . Hoyte , 1706 , they were duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . It was unanimously resolved " That a deposition be applied for to allow the lodge to hold its next meeting at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . " The Health of the Grand Officers " was responded to by Bro . C F . Matier , P . G . W .
Bro . Jepps replied to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was ably proposed by Bro . Hoare . lnc Worshipful Master having replied , then gave "The Advancees , " coupled with the name of Bro . Hale , who responded . " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " followed
In giving this toast the VV . M . look occasion to express his great thanks to those worthy and distinguished brethren for the great services he had received from them . He particularly mentioned 'he names of Bros . Jeffs , Hoare , and Dr . Lott , the latter of whom , by his zeal and activity , had raised the lodge from a moribund condition to one of great prosperity . Bros . Jepps , Hoare , and Dr . Lott having replied , the
W . M . pave "The Mark Benevolent Fund . " Bro . Matier , Secretary of the Fund , in response , made a fluent and earnest appeal on behalf of thc Institution . We are pleased to say that Bros . Dr . Lott and Jepps at once volunteered to serve as Stewards for the Fund in 18 S 7 . The toasts of " The Officers " and " Honorary Members " terminated the proceedings , which were throughout of a most enjoyable nature .
WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . •—The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Fri lay . the 26 th ult ., Bro . W . Bewlay , W . M ., P . G . M . O ., presided , supported by Bros . Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . Sec , as S . W . ; E . Tyson , P . M ., J . W . ; Brakenridge , P . G . I . G ., M . O . ; Thos . Rowlings , S . O . ; W . J . Tyson , J . O . ; W . D . P . Field , Secretary and Registrar ; D . Atkinson , S . D . ; Dr . Kluir , D . C .: I . Casson , I . G . ; and T . Richardson ,
Tyler ; and Bros . Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; W . H . Bewlay , VV . Clarke , and G . W . Roll , M . O . 36 . The minutes were read and confirmed , with a vote of one guinea to the Binckes' Presentation Fund . One candidate was proposed for advancement . The W . M . intimated that his successor would be elected at the next regular meeting . There being nothing further , " Hearty good Wishes " was given by Bro . Roll , and thc lodge was closed . BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on
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Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , when Bro . Rev . H . Cummings , M . A ., D . G . M . Kent , P . G . C , & c , was installed as VV . M . of the lodge . The ceremony was to have been performed by Bro the Rev . Thos . Robinson , M . A ., P . A . S ., G . M . of Kent , but owing to a personal bereavement lie was unable to attend , and the retiring W . M ., Bro . A . H . Bateman , G . M . O . Kent , performed the ceremony at very short notice in his usual able manner .
Letters of regret for absence were read from many eminent brethren , and the visitors present were Bros . Rev . C . H . Fielding , P . M . ; Cameron ; Spinks , P . M . ; and De Pinna . The officers appointed were Bros . Robinson , S . W . ; Joynson , J . W . ; Colman , M O . ; Russell , S . O . ; Blyth , J . O . ; Wood , P . P . G . M . O . Treas . ; Bateman , Sec ; Spurrell , Reg . of Mies . ; Heaps , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; Crump , I . G . ;
and Creed , Tyler . A handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Bateman , and , after a sincere vote of sympathy with the P . G . M . M . M . of Kent , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Belvedere Hotel , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
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HUDDERSFIELD . —York College . —A most interesting and successful gathering of the members of this Masonic Archaeological Society took place on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . The meeting was fixed for 3 p . m ., but before that period a number of brethren had assembled in the hall of Lodge Harmony , No . 275 , which had been fraternally placed at the disposal of the college . It has been a pleasant experience on the part of the Rosicrucians of
Yorkshire to find the readiness of the lodges in the various towns to hold out to them the hand of hospitality on occasions of their visits , which are made during the fine weather to widely separated centres of population in the county of Broad Acres . At 3 p m . the M . C . was formed by the following fratres . T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept ; Tudor Trevor , Suffragan ; C . Fendelow , Prov . Treasurer ; Major Moore , Celebrant ; J . M . Meek , Treasurer ; W . Brown ,
Secretary ; Col . Monks , P . A . ; C . L . Mason , as b . A . ; R . Craig , as T . A . ; W . F . Tomlinson , Q . A . ; J . W . Monckman . Conductor of Novices ; D . Grant , as Torch Bearer ; J . R . Dore , Guard of the Temple ; T . Trevor , Major MacGachen , VV . H . B . Atkinson , E . C Patchitt , C . Palliser , A . H . J . Fletcher , F . Laxton , G . A . Locking , and W . B . Dyson . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . R . Ramsden Riley , P . M . 387 , author of " The Yorkshire Lodges , " and that brother was received into the M . C . with the usual
ceremonial , which was conducted by Frater Tudor Trevor , the Celebrant being partially disabled by a bronchial affection . The Chief Adept made a few remarks , in which he alluded to the remarkable nature of the discovery referred to by Bro . Professor Hayter Lewis in his paper read before the Quatuor Coronati Lodge the previous week . If investigation justified the fact of the present existence of
such a MS . as had been described , it would bring about almost a revolution in existing notions of the history ol Speculative Masonry . Doubtless the first thing to be done would be to unearth thc MS . referred to , and this should not be a task of great difficulty with the clues afforded to its whereabouts .
Frater Ramsden Riley expressed his gratification at having joined the Society , and hoped to be able to contribute his quota to the researches of the members . Votes of thanks were passed to Fratres Dore and Fletcher for their labours in preparing for the visit of the college , and to Lodge Harmony for the use of the hall , aud the M . C . was dissolved .
The members at once adjourned to the ante-room , where they proceeded to inspect a very large and valuable collection of bibles , the property of Frater Dore , whois well known as a leading collector of these rarities , some of his specimens being of almost priceless value . In the collections shown were specimens of every English version . Amongst them were examples of Tyndal's version of 1534 , 1550 , and ¦ 553 ; Coverdale ' s version , 1535 , ' 53 S - ° d 1550 ; Matthew ' s
version , 1537 a"d 1549 ; laverners version , 1551 ; the "Great Bible" version , 1561 , 1566 , and 156 S ; the Genevan version , 1557 , 1560 , 1569 , 1576 , & c . The version of 1557 of the New Testament had a special interest as bei lg a translation by Mr . Wm . Whittingham , Dean of Durham , who was never in Holy Orders , and whose conduct was anything but ecclesiastical . Bishop ' s version was represented by examples of from 1568 to 1610 ;
the Douai version from 1582 ; and many others . These of course included the well known " Breeches , " " Treacle , " " Vinegar , " "He" and "She , " "Rosin , " & c . Bro . Dore proceeded to give a very interesting lecture on this collection , in the _ course of which he pointed out the various peculiarities , which , with many foreign versions , numbered over one hundred . He then gave an address entitled "Obsolete words enshrined in the Masonic Ritual . "
This was most interesting , the lecturer pointing out many words and phrases well known to the Craft and Royal Arch as occurring in ancient versions of the volume of the Sacred Law , but not to be found in that of the present day , the inference being that the English ritual was formulated anterior to the publication of the modern Bible , and at a time when these earliest English versions were in common use . Greatinterest was displayed
by the members in the rr marks of Bro . Dore , who was heartily thanked for his efforts to instruct and enlighten the college . After this an adjournment was made to the George Hotel , where the fratres met at high tea . Later in the evening some of them returned to the Masonic Hall , where the Harmony Lodge was holding a meeting , and where the visitors received a thoroughly Yorkshire Masonic welcome .
The next meeting , being the annual obligatory assembly , will be held at York in February . Amongst the letters of apology for absence read were notes from Fratres J . S . Cumberland , J . L . Atherton , VV . H . Cowper , VV . B . Williamson , F . Fowler , T . J . Wilkinson , M . Millington , G . Simpson , Dr . Drury , S . VV . Fisher , VV . Fraser , J . T . Belk , Rev . W . C . Lukis , F . Waddington , G . Althorpe , and H . E . Cousans .
Bro . the Marquis of Lome is spoken of as the probable Liberal candidate for Bentford ,
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ROSE AND LILY CHAPTER ( No . 97 ) . — A meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , W ., on Thursday , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . Capt . N . G . Philips , H . D . Sandeman , Gen . Brownrigg , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Raphael Costa , Col . H . S . Burney , Chas . H . Driver , C F . Matier , H . I .
Lardner , O . P . Festa , A . McDowall , G . Gregory , F . T . Bennett , A . R . Carter , C . E . Bignold , E . M . Lott , Viscount Molesworth , W . A . Scurrah . Jabez Church , and H . J . Rolls . Visitors : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , VV . M . Bywater , R . F . Castellari , J . VV . Coffin , H . H . Shirley , and H . A . Hunt .
The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . On ballot , the following brethren were elected : Bros . T . P . Staley , S . W . 1426 , and John Grey Trevor , 123 G . Bro . John Grey Trevor was perfected in due and ancient form . III . Bro . C . H . Driver , P . M . W . S ., then presented E . and P . Bro . G . P . Festa , the M . W . S . elect , and he was duly installed as M . W . S . by his predecessor , Bro . H . J . Lardner . Bro .
G . P . I ' esta then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . J . Lardner , P . M . W . S . ; A . McDowall , H . P . ; J . V . Spence , ist G . ; C . Bassano , 2 nd G . ; C . H . Driver , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , Recorder ; Lieut-Col . Bignold , G . M . ; A . R . Carter , R . ; G . Gregory , D . C . ; Sir Love Jones-Parry , Bart ., Her . ; F . T . Bennett , C . of G . ; and E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . On motion duly proposed and seconded , the report of the Audit Committee
was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Recorder reported the regretted death of III . Bro . E . F . Storr , aad read several letters of apology and other communications . The M . W . S . presented the jewel of P . M . W . S . to III . Bro . H . J . Lardner , who returned his warmest thanks for the compliment . The chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Cafe ; Royal , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . G . P . Festa .
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CENTENARY CELEBRATION OP ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 166 , AIRDRIE . The centenary of this lodge was celebrated on Friday , the 5 th inst ., with much enthusiasm , by a large gathering of the brethren of sister lodges , a deputation being present from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , consisting of Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Sec ; R . G . Jamieson ,
Proxy Grand Master of Venezuela ; Albert Apthorpe , William Edwards , President of Grand Stewards , Sic . The lodges and deputations met at the County Court Hall , and were as follows : —Nos . 590 , Harthill ; 426 , Renfrew ; 427 , Cambusnetha ; 409 , Bu ' ness ; 374 , Whitburn ; 203 , Airdrie St . John Operative ; 177 , St . Andrew , Coatbridge ; 88 , New Monkland , Montrose ; and 166 , it . John Airdrie ,
Grand Lodge members being represented as above . At the opening ceremonial in the Court Hall , Bro . Sheriff Mair , acting as Proxy Master of 166 , gave a history of the lodge since its institution on 5 th November , 17 S 6 , and said it was very gratifying for him , while he had the honour of presiding at such an influential meeting of the craft , to be able to congratulate the brotherhood on their uniform
charity and benevolence to their unfortunate brethren ; and even , indeed , during their periods of prosperity they had helped the community amongst whom they lived , as there was a record in their minutes that they had contributed very largely towards the cutting of a road at the west end of Airdrie , the burgh being short of funds at the time . On another occasion , towards the end of last century , the
odge , after taking into consideration the particular situaation of the country owing to the high price of provisions , appointed a committee to supply cheap food to the people of the neighbourhood to an extent not exceeding £ 70 . These were bright spots in the history of Lodge No . 1 C 6 , and were likewise amongst the gems of Freemasonry . The Proxy Master having completed his review
of the various events in which the lodge had taken part , a grand procession of thc lodges and , deputations took place through the streets of the burgh , and the weather being favourable , the parade was witnessed by immense crowds of townspeople and others from a distance . A banquet took place in the Commissioners' Hall , County Buildings , in the afternoon .
The funeral of the late Bro . John Dunscombe , of the Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge , No . 18 , Scotland , took place in Dumbarton Cemetery , on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., a large number of brethren being present to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory . Bro . Dunsmere had been Bible Bearer of his lodge for several years . CHEAP AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD . —In these davs of
"depression of trade " and complaining in ourstreets of the difficulty experienced by poor families in obtaining cheap and wholesome nourishment , it is a matter of considerable importance that every advantage should be taken of the advances that are made in the culinary art . For many years past Edwards' preserved potatoes have been known as one of the most valuable and excellent commodities extant ; and
that its popularity has not diminished is proved by the fact that only last week Cooo cases of this esculent have been dispatched by order of the Indian Government for the use of our troops now engaged in the Burmese expedition . By an ingenious drying process these potatoes may be kept for almost any length of time , and yet retain all the properties and flavour of the fresh potato . To this welcome adjunct of
our food supply may now be added Edwards' desiccated soup , a delicious compound of beef and vegetables , which can be vended to the public at the ridiculously low price of one penny per bowl of three-quarters of a pint . This food is spoken of in the highest terms by the medical faculty as a most perfect diet , and notwithstanding the prejudices invariably formed of any such "innovations , " it is finding its
way largely into the families of our artizan and humbler classes . It is readily made in a few minutes , and besides being most palatable , is decidedly possessed of the most valuable nutritive properties . It is well that heads of families should know how these tasty dishes may be obtained , and every information on the subject will be afforded by Messrs . F . King and Co . ( Limited ) , of 6 , Bishopsgateavenue , E , C .
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Stewards , who largely administered to the comfort of others . That lodge bad been established on the basis of a large amount of prosperity , and he trusted the lodge would be recruited from time to time by Grand Stewards as they came into office , and he wished success to the Worshipful Master during his year of office . Bro . Spice , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M . " in a very characteristic speech , in which he congratulated the lodge on having such an excellent Master , and the VV . M . in having such a lodge to rule over . Bro . Stewart , in response , expressed his regret at not having the eloquence of Bro . Spice , but thanked him for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed . It was true there was no work to be done in that lodge , but
if there were he could assure the brethren that he would have endeavoured to do it to the very best of his ability . " The Health of the Past Masters " was the next given , the W . M . remarking that what they wanted in numbers they made up quality , and their services had been creditable in every way . Bro . Soppet , in acknowledging the toast , said it was
gratifying to know that their services had been appreciated to the extent they had given evidence of that evening . He had felt it a great honour to have been the first W . M . of the lodge , and he should never forget that the first business of the lodge was to elect him as VV . M . Bro . Binckes also replied , and said that he had installed each of the Masters , and it had afforded him much pleasure
to do so . His services were always at their disposal , and it had been a special privilege to install Bro . Dr . Stewart . ' 1 he Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and called on Bros . Moon , G . Treas ., and Venn to respond . Bro . Venn said it occurred to him that this toast was
probably as old as Masonry itself , and that our ancient brethren had often proposed and received that toast . He offered the W . M . and members his hearty thanks for their reception of the toast . The Grand Treasurer also replied . The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " said that they were very fortunate in having
such a good body of officers , as « ell as having the services of Bro . Matier , who had assisted them in the installation ceremony of that day . The S . W ., Bro . Powell , replied . Bro . Matier said if it were possible to quarrel with the ruling of the chair , he should dispute his claim to be included in that toast ; but he felt sure that the W . M . had
done it out of the kindness of his heart . To him it had been a great gratification , more especially as he had the pleasure of assisting one with whom he had acted for a great number of years , and with whom he hoped to act for very many yearss to come . This concluded the toast list , and the brethren separated at an earty hour . Bros . Cumberland and Williamson kindly contributed to the pleasures of the evening by some excellent singing .
MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) . — A meeting of this old and prosperous lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Btidge , on Monday , the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Bios . H . Helsham , M . D ., P . G . S . W . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c . ( Hon . Member ) , acting S . W . ; Holdgate , J . W . ; F . Bennett , M . O . ; Hudson , S . O . ; Hoare , P . G .
Org ., P . M ., acting J . O . ; Tarran , P . M ., Treas . ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . O . Org ., P . M ., Sec ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., & c . ( Hon . Member ) , acting S . D . ; Greenfield , acting I . G . ; Stedman , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , l . P . M . ; Jeffs , P . M . 30 ° , & c ; Harrison , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot having been taken on behalf of Bros .
H . C . Hale , 1627 , and VV . S . Hoyte , 1706 , they were duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . It was unanimously resolved " That a deposition be applied for to allow the lodge to hold its next meeting at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . " The Health of the Grand Officers " was responded to by Bro . C F . Matier , P . G . W .
Bro . Jepps replied to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was ably proposed by Bro . Hoare . lnc Worshipful Master having replied , then gave "The Advancees , " coupled with the name of Bro . Hale , who responded . " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " followed
In giving this toast the VV . M . look occasion to express his great thanks to those worthy and distinguished brethren for the great services he had received from them . He particularly mentioned 'he names of Bros . Jeffs , Hoare , and Dr . Lott , the latter of whom , by his zeal and activity , had raised the lodge from a moribund condition to one of great prosperity . Bros . Jepps , Hoare , and Dr . Lott having replied , the
W . M . pave "The Mark Benevolent Fund . " Bro . Matier , Secretary of the Fund , in response , made a fluent and earnest appeal on behalf of thc Institution . We are pleased to say that Bros . Dr . Lott and Jepps at once volunteered to serve as Stewards for the Fund in 18 S 7 . The toasts of " The Officers " and " Honorary Members " terminated the proceedings , which were throughout of a most enjoyable nature .
WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . •—The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Fri lay . the 26 th ult ., Bro . W . Bewlay , W . M ., P . G . M . O ., presided , supported by Bros . Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . Sec , as S . W . ; E . Tyson , P . M ., J . W . ; Brakenridge , P . G . I . G ., M . O . ; Thos . Rowlings , S . O . ; W . J . Tyson , J . O . ; W . D . P . Field , Secretary and Registrar ; D . Atkinson , S . D . ; Dr . Kluir , D . C .: I . Casson , I . G . ; and T . Richardson ,
Tyler ; and Bros . Thos . Atkinson , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; W . H . Bewlay , VV . Clarke , and G . W . Roll , M . O . 36 . The minutes were read and confirmed , with a vote of one guinea to the Binckes' Presentation Fund . One candidate was proposed for advancement . The W . M . intimated that his successor would be elected at the next regular meeting . There being nothing further , " Hearty good Wishes " was given by Bro . Roll , and thc lodge was closed . BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on
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Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , when Bro . Rev . H . Cummings , M . A ., D . G . M . Kent , P . G . C , & c , was installed as VV . M . of the lodge . The ceremony was to have been performed by Bro the Rev . Thos . Robinson , M . A ., P . A . S ., G . M . of Kent , but owing to a personal bereavement lie was unable to attend , and the retiring W . M ., Bro . A . H . Bateman , G . M . O . Kent , performed the ceremony at very short notice in his usual able manner .
Letters of regret for absence were read from many eminent brethren , and the visitors present were Bros . Rev . C . H . Fielding , P . M . ; Cameron ; Spinks , P . M . ; and De Pinna . The officers appointed were Bros . Robinson , S . W . ; Joynson , J . W . ; Colman , M O . ; Russell , S . O . ; Blyth , J . O . ; Wood , P . P . G . M . O . Treas . ; Bateman , Sec ; Spurrell , Reg . of Mies . ; Heaps , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; Crump , I . G . ;
and Creed , Tyler . A handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Bateman , and , after a sincere vote of sympathy with the P . G . M . M . M . of Kent , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Belvedere Hotel , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
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HUDDERSFIELD . —York College . —A most interesting and successful gathering of the members of this Masonic Archaeological Society took place on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . The meeting was fixed for 3 p . m ., but before that period a number of brethren had assembled in the hall of Lodge Harmony , No . 275 , which had been fraternally placed at the disposal of the college . It has been a pleasant experience on the part of the Rosicrucians of
Yorkshire to find the readiness of the lodges in the various towns to hold out to them the hand of hospitality on occasions of their visits , which are made during the fine weather to widely separated centres of population in the county of Broad Acres . At 3 p m . the M . C . was formed by the following fratres . T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept ; Tudor Trevor , Suffragan ; C . Fendelow , Prov . Treasurer ; Major Moore , Celebrant ; J . M . Meek , Treasurer ; W . Brown ,
Secretary ; Col . Monks , P . A . ; C . L . Mason , as b . A . ; R . Craig , as T . A . ; W . F . Tomlinson , Q . A . ; J . W . Monckman . Conductor of Novices ; D . Grant , as Torch Bearer ; J . R . Dore , Guard of the Temple ; T . Trevor , Major MacGachen , VV . H . B . Atkinson , E . C Patchitt , C . Palliser , A . H . J . Fletcher , F . Laxton , G . A . Locking , and W . B . Dyson . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . R . Ramsden Riley , P . M . 387 , author of " The Yorkshire Lodges , " and that brother was received into the M . C . with the usual
ceremonial , which was conducted by Frater Tudor Trevor , the Celebrant being partially disabled by a bronchial affection . The Chief Adept made a few remarks , in which he alluded to the remarkable nature of the discovery referred to by Bro . Professor Hayter Lewis in his paper read before the Quatuor Coronati Lodge the previous week . If investigation justified the fact of the present existence of
such a MS . as had been described , it would bring about almost a revolution in existing notions of the history ol Speculative Masonry . Doubtless the first thing to be done would be to unearth thc MS . referred to , and this should not be a task of great difficulty with the clues afforded to its whereabouts .
Frater Ramsden Riley expressed his gratification at having joined the Society , and hoped to be able to contribute his quota to the researches of the members . Votes of thanks were passed to Fratres Dore and Fletcher for their labours in preparing for the visit of the college , and to Lodge Harmony for the use of the hall , aud the M . C . was dissolved .
The members at once adjourned to the ante-room , where they proceeded to inspect a very large and valuable collection of bibles , the property of Frater Dore , whois well known as a leading collector of these rarities , some of his specimens being of almost priceless value . In the collections shown were specimens of every English version . Amongst them were examples of Tyndal's version of 1534 , 1550 , and ¦ 553 ; Coverdale ' s version , 1535 , ' 53 S - ° d 1550 ; Matthew ' s
version , 1537 a"d 1549 ; laverners version , 1551 ; the "Great Bible" version , 1561 , 1566 , and 156 S ; the Genevan version , 1557 , 1560 , 1569 , 1576 , & c . The version of 1557 of the New Testament had a special interest as bei lg a translation by Mr . Wm . Whittingham , Dean of Durham , who was never in Holy Orders , and whose conduct was anything but ecclesiastical . Bishop ' s version was represented by examples of from 1568 to 1610 ;
the Douai version from 1582 ; and many others . These of course included the well known " Breeches , " " Treacle , " " Vinegar , " "He" and "She , " "Rosin , " & c . Bro . Dore proceeded to give a very interesting lecture on this collection , in the _ course of which he pointed out the various peculiarities , which , with many foreign versions , numbered over one hundred . He then gave an address entitled "Obsolete words enshrined in the Masonic Ritual . "
This was most interesting , the lecturer pointing out many words and phrases well known to the Craft and Royal Arch as occurring in ancient versions of the volume of the Sacred Law , but not to be found in that of the present day , the inference being that the English ritual was formulated anterior to the publication of the modern Bible , and at a time when these earliest English versions were in common use . Greatinterest was displayed
by the members in the rr marks of Bro . Dore , who was heartily thanked for his efforts to instruct and enlighten the college . After this an adjournment was made to the George Hotel , where the fratres met at high tea . Later in the evening some of them returned to the Masonic Hall , where the Harmony Lodge was holding a meeting , and where the visitors received a thoroughly Yorkshire Masonic welcome .
The next meeting , being the annual obligatory assembly , will be held at York in February . Amongst the letters of apology for absence read were notes from Fratres J . S . Cumberland , J . L . Atherton , VV . H . Cowper , VV . B . Williamson , F . Fowler , T . J . Wilkinson , M . Millington , G . Simpson , Dr . Drury , S . VV . Fisher , VV . Fraser , J . T . Belk , Rev . W . C . Lukis , F . Waddington , G . Althorpe , and H . E . Cousans .
Bro . the Marquis of Lome is spoken of as the probable Liberal candidate for Bentford ,
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
ROSE AND LILY CHAPTER ( No . 97 ) . — A meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , W ., on Thursday , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . Capt . N . G . Philips , H . D . Sandeman , Gen . Brownrigg , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Raphael Costa , Col . H . S . Burney , Chas . H . Driver , C F . Matier , H . I .
Lardner , O . P . Festa , A . McDowall , G . Gregory , F . T . Bennett , A . R . Carter , C . E . Bignold , E . M . Lott , Viscount Molesworth , W . A . Scurrah . Jabez Church , and H . J . Rolls . Visitors : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , VV . M . Bywater , R . F . Castellari , J . VV . Coffin , H . H . Shirley , and H . A . Hunt .
The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . On ballot , the following brethren were elected : Bros . T . P . Staley , S . W . 1426 , and John Grey Trevor , 123 G . Bro . John Grey Trevor was perfected in due and ancient form . III . Bro . C . H . Driver , P . M . W . S ., then presented E . and P . Bro . G . P . Festa , the M . W . S . elect , and he was duly installed as M . W . S . by his predecessor , Bro . H . J . Lardner . Bro .
G . P . I ' esta then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . J . Lardner , P . M . W . S . ; A . McDowall , H . P . ; J . V . Spence , ist G . ; C . Bassano , 2 nd G . ; C . H . Driver , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , Recorder ; Lieut-Col . Bignold , G . M . ; A . R . Carter , R . ; G . Gregory , D . C . ; Sir Love Jones-Parry , Bart ., Her . ; F . T . Bennett , C . of G . ; and E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . On motion duly proposed and seconded , the report of the Audit Committee
was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Recorder reported the regretted death of III . Bro . E . F . Storr , aad read several letters of apology and other communications . The M . W . S . presented the jewel of P . M . W . S . to III . Bro . H . J . Lardner , who returned his warmest thanks for the compliment . The chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Cafe ; Royal , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . G . P . Festa .
Scotland.
Scotland .
CENTENARY CELEBRATION OP ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 166 , AIRDRIE . The centenary of this lodge was celebrated on Friday , the 5 th inst ., with much enthusiasm , by a large gathering of the brethren of sister lodges , a deputation being present from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , consisting of Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Sec ; R . G . Jamieson ,
Proxy Grand Master of Venezuela ; Albert Apthorpe , William Edwards , President of Grand Stewards , Sic . The lodges and deputations met at the County Court Hall , and were as follows : —Nos . 590 , Harthill ; 426 , Renfrew ; 427 , Cambusnetha ; 409 , Bu ' ness ; 374 , Whitburn ; 203 , Airdrie St . John Operative ; 177 , St . Andrew , Coatbridge ; 88 , New Monkland , Montrose ; and 166 , it . John Airdrie ,
Grand Lodge members being represented as above . At the opening ceremonial in the Court Hall , Bro . Sheriff Mair , acting as Proxy Master of 166 , gave a history of the lodge since its institution on 5 th November , 17 S 6 , and said it was very gratifying for him , while he had the honour of presiding at such an influential meeting of the craft , to be able to congratulate the brotherhood on their uniform
charity and benevolence to their unfortunate brethren ; and even , indeed , during their periods of prosperity they had helped the community amongst whom they lived , as there was a record in their minutes that they had contributed very largely towards the cutting of a road at the west end of Airdrie , the burgh being short of funds at the time . On another occasion , towards the end of last century , the
odge , after taking into consideration the particular situaation of the country owing to the high price of provisions , appointed a committee to supply cheap food to the people of the neighbourhood to an extent not exceeding £ 70 . These were bright spots in the history of Lodge No . 1 C 6 , and were likewise amongst the gems of Freemasonry . The Proxy Master having completed his review
of the various events in which the lodge had taken part , a grand procession of thc lodges and , deputations took place through the streets of the burgh , and the weather being favourable , the parade was witnessed by immense crowds of townspeople and others from a distance . A banquet took place in the Commissioners' Hall , County Buildings , in the afternoon .
The funeral of the late Bro . John Dunscombe , of the Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge , No . 18 , Scotland , took place in Dumbarton Cemetery , on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., a large number of brethren being present to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory . Bro . Dunsmere had been Bible Bearer of his lodge for several years . CHEAP AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD . —In these davs of
"depression of trade " and complaining in ourstreets of the difficulty experienced by poor families in obtaining cheap and wholesome nourishment , it is a matter of considerable importance that every advantage should be taken of the advances that are made in the culinary art . For many years past Edwards' preserved potatoes have been known as one of the most valuable and excellent commodities extant ; and
that its popularity has not diminished is proved by the fact that only last week Cooo cases of this esculent have been dispatched by order of the Indian Government for the use of our troops now engaged in the Burmese expedition . By an ingenious drying process these potatoes may be kept for almost any length of time , and yet retain all the properties and flavour of the fresh potato . To this welcome adjunct of
our food supply may now be added Edwards' desiccated soup , a delicious compound of beef and vegetables , which can be vended to the public at the ridiculously low price of one penny per bowl of three-quarters of a pint . This food is spoken of in the highest terms by the medical faculty as a most perfect diet , and notwithstanding the prejudices invariably formed of any such "innovations , " it is finding its
way largely into the families of our artizan and humbler classes . It is readily made in a few minutes , and besides being most palatable , is decidedly possessed of the most valuable nutritive properties . It is well that heads of families should know how these tasty dishes may be obtained , and every information on the subject will be afforded by Messrs . F . King and Co . ( Limited ) , of 6 , Bishopsgateavenue , E , C .