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Original Correspondence.
Having now clearly ascertained that No . i existed as early as March , 1757 , from a careful comparison of dates and events , Bra . Hughan and I are of opinion that the Grand Master's Lodge was instituted after the Earl of Blessington was elected Grand Master—December , 1756 , and prior
to 13 th March , 1757 . The number—1—had evidently been kept vacant until such time as a " Noble Personage " could be obtained to preside over the Athol Grand Lodge . —Yours fraternally , _ JNO . LANE , P . M , 1 4 , Torquay .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I shall esteem it a great favour if any brother having lists of Athol lodges , or the proceedings of Athol Grand Lodge prior to 1792 , will kindly let me know . 1 will borroiv or purchase . I feel confident there are some to be obtained , if brethren would diligently search . —Yours fraternally , JNO . LANE , P . M . 1402 , Torquay .
POLITICS IN LODGES . To the Editor ofthe "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Recently partaking of the hospitalities of an old lodge , whose locale need not be mentioned , since I only desire to comment on an objectionable practice , not to attack persons , 1 confess I was more than a little surprised
to hear a brother holding high position in the Craft , in responding for " Provincial Grand Lodge , " make any reference whatever to the fact that the P . G . M . was a candidate for Parliamentary honours , following his occupation of a seat for many years in Parliament . The ( as I hold it ) bad example thus set , the W . M ., a young man , and presumably not an old Mason , followed ( and , 1 suppose , could
not well have been checked ) by allowing special reference to be made at a subsequent period of the proceedings to the Mayor and ex-Mayor and some other corporate officials of the town who happened to be present , and in respect to the first of whom , as a P . M ., the Master of , 1 am told , a centenary lodge , actually gave way that this brother might first respond !
As a Mason of twenty years' standing , I should like to ask whether this is at all a general practice , and if so whether it would not be most desirable to consider the advisability of discontinuing it The brethren referred to were doubtless good men and citizens ; they may . indeed , even have deserved more than was said of them . But there surely is a time for all things , and I , for one , hold that a
Masonic banquet is not the place for introducing any of these subjects , since , if we may praise for matters exterior to lodge business or the work of the Craft , why not condemn ? and if we may approve a brother for his politics , or religion , or his municipal work—which may sometimes depend a good deal upon his political associations—why not utter our disapproval ?
I should not trouble you with this note , as a guest who might be supposed to abuse the hearty hospitality I experienced , but that , expressing to a local brother on the spot my surprise at the proceedings , he explained to me , in a well-understood sentence or two , how difficult it would be for a local brother to dissent without having his motives
misunderstood , and bein / j probably interpreted as directed to the person spoken of , instead of to the principle . Perhaps some brother will kindly intimate whether the suggestion I have laid down as seeming to me to underlie the principle and practice of Masonry is the correct one . — Fraternally yours , SURPRISED .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
635 ] EARLY FREEMASONRY . The second series of "Early Newspaper Accounts of Freemasonry " has appeared in the Keystone , and very interesting the extracts are . The first refers to a lodge in our chief city , which the Editor has "been unable to identify in any early published list of lodges . " The extract is as follows : —
I From Pennsylvania Gasettc , No . 237 , June 7 to June 14 , 1733 J " London , December 14 . —On Tuesday last a lodge of the ancient and honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons was constituted at Dale's Coffee House , in Warwick Street , Golden Square , by command of the Right Hon . Anthony Lord Montacute , Grand Master , Thomas Batson . Deputy Grand Master , being present , land also Sir
William Keith , Bart ., Dr . Desaguliers , and several other Persons of Distinction . " This lodge is given in Pine ' s List of Lodges for the year 1734 , which I had reprinted in 1876 , and which is owned by Bro , James Newton , of Bolton ( the only one known ) . Its number then was 107 , and it is described as held at "Dale's Coffee House , Warwick Street , " constituted on
the " 12 Dec , 1732 . Probably this date refers to the day when the warrant was signed , and not to the inauguration of the lodge , for as December 14 th , 1732 , was on a Sunday , the preceding Tuesday must have been the gth December . Anyway , it is No . 107 that is thus noted , which subsequently was held at the Turk's Head , Greek-street , Soho , as given in Bro . Gould's " Four Old Lodges , " and became
95 in 1740 . On June 24 th , 1742 , the lodge united with No . 38 , held at the King ' s Arms , Strand , London , so that its warrant was returned , its fortunes thereafter being bound up with its senior . This lodi ; c is still in existence , and takes its name from its place of meeting at the time of its union with No . 95 , viz ., Old Kings' Arms Lodge ,
char-Bros . the Earl of Egmont and Sheriff Clarke were among the guests at the Court and Livery dinner on Thursday , the igth inst ., of the Tallow Chandlers ' Company .
tcred May 25 th , 1725 ; its numbers having been 43 from 1729 ; 3 S . 1740 ; 25 , 175 6 ; 24 , 1770 ; 22 , 1780 ; 21 , 1792 ; 34 at the "Union" ( 1814 ); 30 in 1832 ; and 28 from 1 S 63 . 1 should like much to be favoured wi'h an exact copy of the warrantof this old lodge , No . 28 ; but fear the original charter is not preserved . Will some member oblige me ? W . J . HUGHAN .
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE . Freemasons' Calendar , 1 S 00 . Freemasons' Quarterly Review , 1 S 34 ' ° 1 S 40 . Freemasons' Magazine , July to December , 179 6 . History Silentia Lodge , No . 19 S .
GEORGE TAYLOR , Kidderminster . A Photograph of the late Bro . John Hervey , Grand Sec , 11 by S , in black and gold frame , ios . J . C .
Grand Lodge Arms , printed in Heraldic colours . Oxford frame ( 14 by 12 ) . 6 s . J . C . Bust of H . R . H . Prince of Wales , Grand Master , with Insignia of Office . £ 2 6 s . H . C . Electro-plated Grog Kettle , with Masonic device , £ . 2 ios . W . B .
Handsome Engraving of H . R . H . Prince of Wales in full Masonic Costume of M . W . G . M . of Freemasons , in gillt frame . Picture 19 by 14 , frame 30 by 23 . £ 1 is . P . M . Interior of the Masonic Hall , Brisbane . Photograph loin , by Sin ., mounted in Oxford frame iSin by i 6 in . £ 1 is . K . T .
Papier Mache Lodge Snuff Box , with Square and Compasses encircled with wreath . Size s in . across , ss . S . B . Coloured Photograph in Proper IColours , Three Principals Royal Arch , showing Robes , Sceptres , Crowns , Collars , and Jewels , 14 m . by I 2 in . Mounted in Oxford frame , 23 m by 2 iin . £ 5 5 s . R . A .
G . Oliver s , D . D ., Pythagorean Triangle , or the Science of Numbers , 1875 . Macoy ' s Book of the Lodge . Coloured plates . New York , 1855-J . H . Loth ' s Ancient Scottish Rite . Plates . Cloth . 1876 . Illustrative of the Degrees from the ist to the 33 rd inclusive .
Lawrence ' s Masonic Lectures , 1 S 74 . Hcckethorn ' s Secret Societies of all Countries . Vols . I . and II . London , 1 S 75 . Cross ' s Masonic Chart . New York , 1 S 36 . T . C . N .
WANTED . Constitutions , 174 G . Ahiman Rezon , 17 S 7 . Preston ' s Illustrations , 1772 .
Freemasons Magazine , 179 S . Grand Lodge Report , December , 1 S 7 :. Royal Arch Regulations , 1778 , 1796 , 1807 , 1817 . Engraved Lists of Lodges . Calandars , various years . Offers of engravings and prints . GEORGE TAYLOR , Kidderminster .
Reports of Grand Lodge Proceedings for December , 1 S 71 . C . F . H . "The Freemason , " vol . IV . W . L . The Masonic Magazine and Mirror ( 4 to edition ) , vol . II ., 1 S 62 ; vols . I . and IL , 1 S 63 . C . F . M .
Wax Impressions of Lodge and Chapter Seals . Craft and Arch Certificates before 1 S 00 . Communications before 1798—Convocations before 1 S 37—Conclaves before 1 S 13 . Grand Epochs of Freemasonry—Newmarch . Masonic Miscellanies—Jones . 1 . RAMSDES RILEY , Bradford .
Athol Reports or Lists of Athol Lodges prior to 1 S 00 . Proceedings or Reports of Grand Mark Lodge , May , 1 S 70 , June and December , 1871 . J . LANE , Torquay .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . H . W . Davie , W . M . ; J . Millier , S . W . ; W . Williams , J . W . j Capt . J . Finch , Treas . ; Walter Holcombe , Sec ; New , S . D . ; Boulting , D . C ; Stanham , I . G . ; Speight , Tyler ; Guterbock , I . P . M . ; Foxley , P . M . ; Blyth , P . M . ; Allen , P . M . ; Vine , P . M . ; Pearce , Coningham , Reddle , Stevens ,
Fairchild , Moore , Hubert . Gregory , Hart , Kearley , Broad , Hopkins , Houghton , Gilbert , Rawlins , Hurler , and Rogers . There were 12 visitors . The bye-laws having been read by the Secretary , Mr . Walter Henry Jones was balloted for , and , ! being duly elected , was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Coningham was nasscd to the Second Degree . IA motion by the W . M .
as to establishing a benevolent fund was discussed , and the matter was referred to a Committee to propound a scheme and report to the lodge . Bro . Hubert presented the lodge with a very handsome- set of Deacons' wands , and the gift was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served by the new caterer .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
ROSE OF DENMARK LODGE ( No . 975 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Friday , the 20 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . R . Williams , was supported by Bros . J . Brown , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; G . Bugler , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec . ; C . M . Campbell , S . D . ; J . Plowman , J . D . ; S . S . Fogden , I . G . ; W . H . Willcox , Stwd . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . A . Sec . ;
E . Ayling , P . M . ; W . R . Phillips , P . M . ; G . H . Wrigglesworth , P . M . ; W .. H . Lee , P . M ., Prov . G . A . Sec . Middlesex ; H . O . Hinton , P . M . ; Ii . W . Clarke , P . M . ; and a large number of brethren . Among the visitors were Bros . W . C . Page , W . M . 1269 ; A . Moore , W . M . 173 ; W . Walker , W . M . elect 65 ; J . Featherston , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . 1656 ; J . Syer . P . M . 1017 ; VV . Hamlyn , P . M . 1622 ; C . J . Rich , P . M . 65 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 65 ;
R . Eales , S . D . 1512 ; E . Coleman , S . D . 11 ; W . Smith , 72 ; J . Cutbill , 902 ; E . Dare , 2032 ; G . J . Wainwright , G . Edwards , G . H . Hester , 2032 ; T . Meeres , 2032 ; J . Brill , 7 S 0 ; C . Sims , 861 ; H . G . Danby , W . W . Westley , 1 S 6 ; Egbert Roberts , 1623 ; J . Knight , 1656 ; L . Hollingsworth , 1507 ; W . H . Jones , 1544 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the
October meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , showing the finances of the lodge to be in a very satisfactory condition . Mr . Thomas Sims , who had been already approved , was then initiated into Freemasonry in an impressive manner hy the W . M . Bro . J . Brown , the W . M . elect , having been presented for installation , a Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Ero . Brown was installed with all the
impressive rites into the chair of K . S . On the readmission of the brethren , the newly-elected Master was greeted with the customary honours , and he then proceeded to invest his officers for the year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bros . G . Bugler , S . W . ; C . M . Campbell , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Plowman , S . D . ; S . S . Fogden , J . D . ; W . H . Willcox , I . G . ; N . Courlander , D . C ; W . E . Scantlebury and J . H . Custance ,
Stwds . ; end J . Gilbert , Tyler . The usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and officers were given by Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in excellent style , eliciting hearty approval from the brethren . It was proposed by Bro . Hinton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Phillips , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the sum of 10 guineas be taken from the lodge funds , and placed on the list of Bro . Garnar , P . M ., who intends acting as Steward for the forthcoming Festival of the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . Garnar briefly thanked the brethren , and said that he knew he could rely on them for their substantial support . A gentleman having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet catered for by Bro . Mourflet . After the cloth had been removed , the customary loyal
and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Queen and the Craft , " observed that her Majesty took a great interest in Freemasonry , and that the throne had never been occupied by one who was so deservedly popular with the nation , and especially with Freemasons . In proposing "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of
Wales , " the Master remarked that it was quite unnecessary for him to remind the brethren of the great interest the Prince took in everything connected with the Craft , and he felt sure the brethren would join him in wishing that the day might be very far distant when his Royal Highness would cease to hold the prominent position he now held in the Craft .
The Worshipful Master next gave " R . W . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the . Earl of Lathom , Deputy Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " In so doing , he said thebrethren were all aware of the excellent way in which the work of Grand Lodge was carried on . It was the knowledge that the Grand Officers were always using their best endeavours to promote the welfare of Freemasonry that
made this toast so popular in all Masonic gatherings . Bro . H . G . Buss , Past Asst . G . Secretary , in acknowledging the toast , said that it afforded him a very great amount of pleasure to reply for the Grand Officers , which had been so ably proposed by the W . M ., and so warmly received by the brethren . It was very gratifying to him to see this toast meet with such a hearty reception , as it proved that the efforts of the officers of Grand Lodge were
recognised and approved . He ( Bro . Buss ) was proud to say that he christened the Rose of Denmark Lodge , and was g lad to see it progressing so favourably and in such a flourishing position . In conclusion , he sincerely thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the health of the Grand Officers . Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in giving the next toast , "The Worshipful Master , " remarked that they had that evening
installed a Master who , he felt sure , would prove himself equal to the W . Ms , that had gone before . Bro . Brown had been anxious to reach the chair for some years , and had zealously performed the duties of every office he had been appointed to , and he ( Bro . Williams ) congratulated him on the attainment of his wishes in at last holding the proud position of Master of the Rose of Denmark Lodge . The lodge would rise , and continue to rise , under the
Mastership of Bro . Brown , whom he wished a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Brown , W . M ., in reply , after thanking the brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast of his health , observed that he would , to the best of his ability , follow in the steps of those who had gone before , and he strongly advised the brethren to steadily persevere until they reached the position which he now held .
" The Initiate' ^ tllen S ' by the W . M ., who welcomed Bro . Sims into Freemasonry , and said he hoped that he would prove a good Mason , and would emulate those who had been initiated before him , and who were now esteemed and respected in the Craft . Bro . Sims replied , and , after thanking the W . M . and brethren , remarked that he hoped , by following the advice of the W . M ., to be a credit to the lodge and to
Freemasonry . In submitting the toast of "The I . P . M ., " theW . M . observed that Bro . Williams had carried out the duties of Master during the past year in a highly satisfactory manner , and it was a very great pleasure to follow a brother who had performed his onerous duties to the ' complete satisfaction of all the brethren . He also felt it an honour to present to Bro . Williams the Past Master ' s jewel that had
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Original Correspondence.
Having now clearly ascertained that No . i existed as early as March , 1757 , from a careful comparison of dates and events , Bra . Hughan and I are of opinion that the Grand Master's Lodge was instituted after the Earl of Blessington was elected Grand Master—December , 1756 , and prior
to 13 th March , 1757 . The number—1—had evidently been kept vacant until such time as a " Noble Personage " could be obtained to preside over the Athol Grand Lodge . —Yours fraternally , _ JNO . LANE , P . M , 1 4 , Torquay .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I shall esteem it a great favour if any brother having lists of Athol lodges , or the proceedings of Athol Grand Lodge prior to 1792 , will kindly let me know . 1 will borroiv or purchase . I feel confident there are some to be obtained , if brethren would diligently search . —Yours fraternally , JNO . LANE , P . M . 1402 , Torquay .
POLITICS IN LODGES . To the Editor ofthe "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Recently partaking of the hospitalities of an old lodge , whose locale need not be mentioned , since I only desire to comment on an objectionable practice , not to attack persons , 1 confess I was more than a little surprised
to hear a brother holding high position in the Craft , in responding for " Provincial Grand Lodge , " make any reference whatever to the fact that the P . G . M . was a candidate for Parliamentary honours , following his occupation of a seat for many years in Parliament . The ( as I hold it ) bad example thus set , the W . M ., a young man , and presumably not an old Mason , followed ( and , 1 suppose , could
not well have been checked ) by allowing special reference to be made at a subsequent period of the proceedings to the Mayor and ex-Mayor and some other corporate officials of the town who happened to be present , and in respect to the first of whom , as a P . M ., the Master of , 1 am told , a centenary lodge , actually gave way that this brother might first respond !
As a Mason of twenty years' standing , I should like to ask whether this is at all a general practice , and if so whether it would not be most desirable to consider the advisability of discontinuing it The brethren referred to were doubtless good men and citizens ; they may . indeed , even have deserved more than was said of them . But there surely is a time for all things , and I , for one , hold that a
Masonic banquet is not the place for introducing any of these subjects , since , if we may praise for matters exterior to lodge business or the work of the Craft , why not condemn ? and if we may approve a brother for his politics , or religion , or his municipal work—which may sometimes depend a good deal upon his political associations—why not utter our disapproval ?
I should not trouble you with this note , as a guest who might be supposed to abuse the hearty hospitality I experienced , but that , expressing to a local brother on the spot my surprise at the proceedings , he explained to me , in a well-understood sentence or two , how difficult it would be for a local brother to dissent without having his motives
misunderstood , and bein / j probably interpreted as directed to the person spoken of , instead of to the principle . Perhaps some brother will kindly intimate whether the suggestion I have laid down as seeming to me to underlie the principle and practice of Masonry is the correct one . — Fraternally yours , SURPRISED .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
635 ] EARLY FREEMASONRY . The second series of "Early Newspaper Accounts of Freemasonry " has appeared in the Keystone , and very interesting the extracts are . The first refers to a lodge in our chief city , which the Editor has "been unable to identify in any early published list of lodges . " The extract is as follows : —
I From Pennsylvania Gasettc , No . 237 , June 7 to June 14 , 1733 J " London , December 14 . —On Tuesday last a lodge of the ancient and honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons was constituted at Dale's Coffee House , in Warwick Street , Golden Square , by command of the Right Hon . Anthony Lord Montacute , Grand Master , Thomas Batson . Deputy Grand Master , being present , land also Sir
William Keith , Bart ., Dr . Desaguliers , and several other Persons of Distinction . " This lodge is given in Pine ' s List of Lodges for the year 1734 , which I had reprinted in 1876 , and which is owned by Bro , James Newton , of Bolton ( the only one known ) . Its number then was 107 , and it is described as held at "Dale's Coffee House , Warwick Street , " constituted on
the " 12 Dec , 1732 . Probably this date refers to the day when the warrant was signed , and not to the inauguration of the lodge , for as December 14 th , 1732 , was on a Sunday , the preceding Tuesday must have been the gth December . Anyway , it is No . 107 that is thus noted , which subsequently was held at the Turk's Head , Greek-street , Soho , as given in Bro . Gould's " Four Old Lodges , " and became
95 in 1740 . On June 24 th , 1742 , the lodge united with No . 38 , held at the King ' s Arms , Strand , London , so that its warrant was returned , its fortunes thereafter being bound up with its senior . This lodi ; c is still in existence , and takes its name from its place of meeting at the time of its union with No . 95 , viz ., Old Kings' Arms Lodge ,
char-Bros . the Earl of Egmont and Sheriff Clarke were among the guests at the Court and Livery dinner on Thursday , the igth inst ., of the Tallow Chandlers ' Company .
tcred May 25 th , 1725 ; its numbers having been 43 from 1729 ; 3 S . 1740 ; 25 , 175 6 ; 24 , 1770 ; 22 , 1780 ; 21 , 1792 ; 34 at the "Union" ( 1814 ); 30 in 1832 ; and 28 from 1 S 63 . 1 should like much to be favoured wi'h an exact copy of the warrantof this old lodge , No . 28 ; but fear the original charter is not preserved . Will some member oblige me ? W . J . HUGHAN .
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RULES . 1 . —Postage stamps must bc sent with each advertisement to the amount of sixpence for twenty words ; and penny for each additional word . 2 . —The name and address of thc sender must accompany each advertisement , bnt if preferred a pseudonym may be used , subject to the approval of the Editor .
3 . —All letters intended to be forwarded , or any enquiries connected with the Exchange Column , must be sent in a stamped envelope , under cover to the Editor , 16 , Great Oueen-street , W . C . 4 . —No Parcels of any kind must be forwarded to the ollice . 5 . —The Carriage of all articles sent on approval , or in exchange , must be paid by the sender one way , unless there is a private arrangement to the contrary .
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE . Freemasons' Calendar , 1 S 00 . Freemasons' Quarterly Review , 1 S 34 ' ° 1 S 40 . Freemasons' Magazine , July to December , 179 6 . History Silentia Lodge , No . 19 S .
GEORGE TAYLOR , Kidderminster . A Photograph of the late Bro . John Hervey , Grand Sec , 11 by S , in black and gold frame , ios . J . C .
Grand Lodge Arms , printed in Heraldic colours . Oxford frame ( 14 by 12 ) . 6 s . J . C . Bust of H . R . H . Prince of Wales , Grand Master , with Insignia of Office . £ 2 6 s . H . C . Electro-plated Grog Kettle , with Masonic device , £ . 2 ios . W . B .
Handsome Engraving of H . R . H . Prince of Wales in full Masonic Costume of M . W . G . M . of Freemasons , in gillt frame . Picture 19 by 14 , frame 30 by 23 . £ 1 is . P . M . Interior of the Masonic Hall , Brisbane . Photograph loin , by Sin ., mounted in Oxford frame iSin by i 6 in . £ 1 is . K . T .
Papier Mache Lodge Snuff Box , with Square and Compasses encircled with wreath . Size s in . across , ss . S . B . Coloured Photograph in Proper IColours , Three Principals Royal Arch , showing Robes , Sceptres , Crowns , Collars , and Jewels , 14 m . by I 2 in . Mounted in Oxford frame , 23 m by 2 iin . £ 5 5 s . R . A .
G . Oliver s , D . D ., Pythagorean Triangle , or the Science of Numbers , 1875 . Macoy ' s Book of the Lodge . Coloured plates . New York , 1855-J . H . Loth ' s Ancient Scottish Rite . Plates . Cloth . 1876 . Illustrative of the Degrees from the ist to the 33 rd inclusive .
Lawrence ' s Masonic Lectures , 1 S 74 . Hcckethorn ' s Secret Societies of all Countries . Vols . I . and II . London , 1 S 75 . Cross ' s Masonic Chart . New York , 1 S 36 . T . C . N .
WANTED . Constitutions , 174 G . Ahiman Rezon , 17 S 7 . Preston ' s Illustrations , 1772 .
Freemasons Magazine , 179 S . Grand Lodge Report , December , 1 S 7 :. Royal Arch Regulations , 1778 , 1796 , 1807 , 1817 . Engraved Lists of Lodges . Calandars , various years . Offers of engravings and prints . GEORGE TAYLOR , Kidderminster .
Reports of Grand Lodge Proceedings for December , 1 S 71 . C . F . H . "The Freemason , " vol . IV . W . L . The Masonic Magazine and Mirror ( 4 to edition ) , vol . II ., 1 S 62 ; vols . I . and IL , 1 S 63 . C . F . M .
Wax Impressions of Lodge and Chapter Seals . Craft and Arch Certificates before 1 S 00 . Communications before 1798—Convocations before 1 S 37—Conclaves before 1 S 13 . Grand Epochs of Freemasonry—Newmarch . Masonic Miscellanies—Jones . 1 . RAMSDES RILEY , Bradford .
Athol Reports or Lists of Athol Lodges prior to 1 S 00 . Proceedings or Reports of Grand Mark Lodge , May , 1 S 70 , June and December , 1871 . J . LANE , Torquay .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . H . W . Davie , W . M . ; J . Millier , S . W . ; W . Williams , J . W . j Capt . J . Finch , Treas . ; Walter Holcombe , Sec ; New , S . D . ; Boulting , D . C ; Stanham , I . G . ; Speight , Tyler ; Guterbock , I . P . M . ; Foxley , P . M . ; Blyth , P . M . ; Allen , P . M . ; Vine , P . M . ; Pearce , Coningham , Reddle , Stevens ,
Fairchild , Moore , Hubert . Gregory , Hart , Kearley , Broad , Hopkins , Houghton , Gilbert , Rawlins , Hurler , and Rogers . There were 12 visitors . The bye-laws having been read by the Secretary , Mr . Walter Henry Jones was balloted for , and , ! being duly elected , was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Coningham was nasscd to the Second Degree . IA motion by the W . M .
as to establishing a benevolent fund was discussed , and the matter was referred to a Committee to propound a scheme and report to the lodge . Bro . Hubert presented the lodge with a very handsome- set of Deacons' wands , and the gift was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served by the new caterer .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
ROSE OF DENMARK LODGE ( No . 975 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Friday , the 20 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . R . Williams , was supported by Bros . J . Brown , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; G . Bugler , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec . ; C . M . Campbell , S . D . ; J . Plowman , J . D . ; S . S . Fogden , I . G . ; W . H . Willcox , Stwd . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . A . Sec . ;
E . Ayling , P . M . ; W . R . Phillips , P . M . ; G . H . Wrigglesworth , P . M . ; W .. H . Lee , P . M ., Prov . G . A . Sec . Middlesex ; H . O . Hinton , P . M . ; Ii . W . Clarke , P . M . ; and a large number of brethren . Among the visitors were Bros . W . C . Page , W . M . 1269 ; A . Moore , W . M . 173 ; W . Walker , W . M . elect 65 ; J . Featherston , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . 1656 ; J . Syer . P . M . 1017 ; VV . Hamlyn , P . M . 1622 ; C . J . Rich , P . M . 65 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 65 ;
R . Eales , S . D . 1512 ; E . Coleman , S . D . 11 ; W . Smith , 72 ; J . Cutbill , 902 ; E . Dare , 2032 ; G . J . Wainwright , G . Edwards , G . H . Hester , 2032 ; T . Meeres , 2032 ; J . Brill , 7 S 0 ; C . Sims , 861 ; H . G . Danby , W . W . Westley , 1 S 6 ; Egbert Roberts , 1623 ; J . Knight , 1656 ; L . Hollingsworth , 1507 ; W . H . Jones , 1544 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the
October meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , showing the finances of the lodge to be in a very satisfactory condition . Mr . Thomas Sims , who had been already approved , was then initiated into Freemasonry in an impressive manner hy the W . M . Bro . J . Brown , the W . M . elect , having been presented for installation , a Board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , and Ero . Brown was installed with all the
impressive rites into the chair of K . S . On the readmission of the brethren , the newly-elected Master was greeted with the customary honours , and he then proceeded to invest his officers for the year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bros . G . Bugler , S . W . ; C . M . Campbell , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Plowman , S . D . ; S . S . Fogden , J . D . ; W . H . Willcox , I . G . ; N . Courlander , D . C ; W . E . Scantlebury and J . H . Custance ,
Stwds . ; end J . Gilbert , Tyler . The usual addresses to the Master , Wardens , and officers were given by Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in excellent style , eliciting hearty approval from the brethren . It was proposed by Bro . Hinton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Phillips , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the sum of 10 guineas be taken from the lodge funds , and placed on the list of Bro . Garnar , P . M ., who intends acting as Steward for the forthcoming Festival of the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . Garnar briefly thanked the brethren , and said that he knew he could rely on them for their substantial support . A gentleman having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet catered for by Bro . Mourflet . After the cloth had been removed , the customary loyal
and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Queen and the Craft , " observed that her Majesty took a great interest in Freemasonry , and that the throne had never been occupied by one who was so deservedly popular with the nation , and especially with Freemasons . In proposing "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of
Wales , " the Master remarked that it was quite unnecessary for him to remind the brethren of the great interest the Prince took in everything connected with the Craft , and he felt sure the brethren would join him in wishing that the day might be very far distant when his Royal Highness would cease to hold the prominent position he now held in the Craft .
The Worshipful Master next gave " R . W . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master ; the . Earl of Lathom , Deputy Deputy Grand Master ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " In so doing , he said thebrethren were all aware of the excellent way in which the work of Grand Lodge was carried on . It was the knowledge that the Grand Officers were always using their best endeavours to promote the welfare of Freemasonry that
made this toast so popular in all Masonic gatherings . Bro . H . G . Buss , Past Asst . G . Secretary , in acknowledging the toast , said that it afforded him a very great amount of pleasure to reply for the Grand Officers , which had been so ably proposed by the W . M ., and so warmly received by the brethren . It was very gratifying to him to see this toast meet with such a hearty reception , as it proved that the efforts of the officers of Grand Lodge were
recognised and approved . He ( Bro . Buss ) was proud to say that he christened the Rose of Denmark Lodge , and was g lad to see it progressing so favourably and in such a flourishing position . In conclusion , he sincerely thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received the health of the Grand Officers . Bro . Williams , I . P . M ., in giving the next toast , "The Worshipful Master , " remarked that they had that evening
installed a Master who , he felt sure , would prove himself equal to the W . Ms , that had gone before . Bro . Brown had been anxious to reach the chair for some years , and had zealously performed the duties of every office he had been appointed to , and he ( Bro . Williams ) congratulated him on the attainment of his wishes in at last holding the proud position of Master of the Rose of Denmark Lodge . The lodge would rise , and continue to rise , under the
Mastership of Bro . Brown , whom he wished a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Brown , W . M ., in reply , after thanking the brethren for the manner in which they had received the toast of his health , observed that he would , to the best of his ability , follow in the steps of those who had gone before , and he strongly advised the brethren to steadily persevere until they reached the position which he now held .
" The Initiate' ^ tllen S ' by the W . M ., who welcomed Bro . Sims into Freemasonry , and said he hoped that he would prove a good Mason , and would emulate those who had been initiated before him , and who were now esteemed and respected in the Craft . Bro . Sims replied , and , after thanking the W . M . and brethren , remarked that he hoped , by following the advice of the W . M ., to be a credit to the lodge and to
Freemasonry . In submitting the toast of "The I . P . M ., " theW . M . observed that Bro . Williams had carried out the duties of Master during the past year in a highly satisfactory manner , and it was a very great pleasure to follow a brother who had performed his onerous duties to the ' complete satisfaction of all the brethren . He also felt it an honour to present to Bro . Williams the Past Master ' s jewel that had