MASONIC MEMS. THE UNIVERSAL MASONIC CALENDAR, DIARY, AND POCKET BOOK FOR 1869.-We are requested to remind the secretaries of Craft and Mark lodges, and Scribes of R.A. chapters, under the English, Irish, and Scotch jurisdictions, and the secretaries and other officers of other Masonic bodies at home, in the colonies, and abroad, that they should forward the fullest and latest information intended for publication in the next issue, with all convenient speed, to the editors of the Calendar; and all communications may be addressed to them at the office of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE, 19, Salisbury-street, Strand, London, or in Glasgow. LORD PELHAM, the Prov. G. Master for Sussex, has appointed Wednesday, the 21st inst., for laying the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall at Lewes, on which occasion his lordship will perform that ceremony with Masonic honours, assisted by all his provincial officers; and as the Prov. G. Master is deservedly a great favourite, and highly popular amongst the brethren in the province, a very large muster is expected to be present. BRETHREN are reminded that the Lodge Music published a few weeks ago, in several issues of the MAGAZINE, has been republished in a convenient form for Lodge use, price 23. 61. YORKSHIRE (NORTH AND EAST).-The annual Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at the Town Hall, Hull, on Thursday, the 15th October, under the auspices of the Minerva Lodge (No. 250). PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE.-A meeting will be held on Wednesday, 28th inst., at Meltham, near Huddersfield. The Right Hon. Bro. the Earl de Grey and Ripon, D.G.M., will preside. After the meeting his lordship will lay the foundation stone of the Meltham Convalescent Home. WE are glad to be able to announce to our readers that we shall shortly publish a series of articles entitled "Chips of Foreign Asblar," from the pen of our talented brother, J. A. H. ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS.-The next anniversary festival in aid of the fund of this deserving institution will be held at the Freemasons' Tavern on the 27th of January, 1869. The Right Hon. Bro. the Earl of Carnarvon, Prov. G.M. of Somersetshire, will preside. ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS.-A quarterly general court of the governors and subscribers will be held at Freemasons' Hall, on Monday, the 19th inst. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WILTS.-A meeting will be held at the Assembly Room, Salisbury, on Wednesday, the 14th inst. The R. W. the Prov. G. Master, Bro. Lord Metham will preside. As we did not receive the reports of the meetings of the Prov. G. Lodge of West Lancashire and Leicestershire until just before going to press, we are obliged to let them stand over until our next issue. GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS.-A meeting of Grand Lodge will be held on Wednesday, the 21st inst., at the Guildhall, Worcester. Grand Lodge will be opened at half past two: EGYPTIAN LODGE (No. 27).-A meeting of this lodge since the vacation took place at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, on Thursday, the 1st inst. There was a numerous muster of brethren and visitors, amongst the latter of whom we noticed Bros. J. Boyd, P.M., 145; J. Thompson, P.M., 862; J. Denton, P.M., 827, 1,001; G. Stacey, P.M., 539; W. Watson, W.M., 861. The W.M., Bro. John Coutts, presided. The minutes of the lodge meeting having been read and confirmed, Bro. Macrae was raised to the sublime degree of a M.M. Messrs. Andrew Carter, Thomas Cook, and J. Armston, having been balloted and approved were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry. Bro. William Gordon Hepburn being balloted for was elected a joining member of the lodge. Five guineas were voted to the Grand Master Commemoration Fund. Bro. Jacobs, P.M., stated that he would represent the lodge as Steward to the Girls' School at the next festival. Bro. Tibbis, S.W., stated that he would represent the lodge as Steward at the festival of Aged Masons. No other business offering the lodge was closed, and the brethren retired for refreshment. A very excellent banquet was served by Messrs. Clermore. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to. Bro. Boyd in replying to the toasts of "The Visitors," adverted to the very perfeet working of the W. M. and officers of the lodge, which tribute of praise was certainly well earned. The enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced by the very excellent singing of Bro. D. H. Jacobs, whose powerful and melodious voice is always acceptable to the brethren of the above lodge. Bros. Skidmore and Wheeler also contributed to the harmony of the evening, which thanks to the care of the comforts of the brethren exercised by the W.M., was most enjoyably and profitably spent. LODGE OF INDUSTRY (No. 186).-The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening, the 22nd ult., at the Freemasons' Hall, Bro. W. Mann, W.M., presiding, supported by his officers. The business of the evening was conducted in Bro. Mann's usually excellent style, after which a banquet was served up under the superin endance of Bro. Gosden, the courteous manager of the establishment, and to which ample justice was done. After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and responded to, the remainder of the evening was spent in fraternal conviviality and social harmony. The Tyler's toast broke up the meeting. LODGE OF JOPPA, (No. 183).-This prosperous lodge met on Mo day last, the 5th inst., at the Albion Hotel, Aldersgatestreet, Bro. M. Van Diepenheim taking his seat at 4 p.m., supported by his officers and numerous visitors, amongst whom were Bros. Drew, No. 74; Blake, 586; John Denton, 815; Napauer, 1017; N. Levy, late 188; D. W. Jacobs, P.M., 27; Smithett, 180; Asher, 27, Glasgow; Ettlinger, Turin, Italy; Eitham, 1,000, Priory; Arthur Carr, 795; C. Gammon, St. John's, 759; H. Drayton, Lodge La Cesaree, Jersey. The lodge having been opened, the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, after which Bros. Gale, and W. H. Hebb, were introduced, questioned and passed to the degree of F.C's. The lodge having been raised to the third degree, Bros. S. Lazarus, M. Bennett, and M. Parker were admitted to the sublime degree of M.M. The whole of the ceremonies were most impressively rendered by the W.M. The lodge having been lowered and finally closed, the brethren adjourned to refreshment, presided over by the W.M., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a very effective manner. Upon the visitors being toasted Bro. D. H. Jacobs in a very eloquent manner returned thanks. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. P. E. Van Noorden. The vocalists were Mrs. Martin, Miss Jacobs and Madame Scheegans. Miss Harrup presided at the piano. Master C. Solomons, a grandson of Bro. S. Solomons a member of the lodge, was very well received. He certainly bids fair to attain a good position in the musical world. Bro. Henri Drayton rendered most effectively a scene of his own composition, "The Death of the General," It was most enthusiastically received, and it well wanted the encomium passed on it. Bro. Angylfi, too sang some excellent songs. A very pleasant evening was spent, and the brethren separated at an early hour in peace and harmony. CRYSTAL PALACE LODGE (No. 742).-This lodge met on Thursday, 1st inst., at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. The lodge was opened in due form by the W.M., Bro. T. Foxall; Bros. Rees, Sterner, Schultze, and Flintoff were raised to the sublime degree of M.M's. Bros. Lambson and Lock were passed to the second degree, and Mr. F. E. Hunt was initiated into the order. The W.M. performed the various ceremonies in a highly creditable manner, and was highly complimented by the brethren and visitors on his perfect working. The brethren, seventy-five in number, then adjourned to the banquet room, where a sumptuous dinner was provided by Bros. Bertram and Roberts, the well known caterers to the Palace. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to. Bro. Layton, in a very neat speech, returned thanks for the visitors. Some very excellent singing by Bros. Allsop, Todd, Ohren, Bignell, and Eade brought a very delighful evening to a close. The visitors were Bros. Allsop, P.M., 879; Told, P.M., 215; Smeed, P.M., 916; Dyer, P.M., 201; Ohren, 382; Layton, 181; Thompson, 1,223; Muster, 25; Hilton, 184; Bignell, 463; Culpeth, 463; Eade, 913. PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE (No. 1,178).-Installation Meeting. -The first anniversary of this young but prosperous lodge was held on Thursday, October 1st, at the Gregorian Arms Tavern, 96, Jamaica-road, Bermondsey. Bro. J. Donkin, W.M., being absent, Bro. J. W. Avery, W. M., 619, Beadon Lodge, and J.W. of this lodge, took the chair. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and unanimously confirmed. Bro. Leon Ashton was, in an excellent manner, raised to the third degree. Bro. Frederick Walters, P.M., 73, Mount Lebanon Lodge, Sec., then took the chair. Bro. J. Donkin, W. M., presented Bro. F. H. Ebsworth, S. W., and W.M. elect, for the benefit of installation. The board of Installed Masters was opened and Bro. F. H. Ebsworth duly installed into the Solomonic Chair. He invested and appointed Bro. J. Donkin I.P.M. The board was then closed. The brethren were admitted, and the W.M. proclaimed and saluted in all the degrees. He then appointed and invested as his officers Bros. J. Donkin, I.P.M.; J. W. Avery, P.M., S.W.; J. Green, J.W.; Dr. Dixon, P.M., P.Z., Treas. (re-invested); F. Walters, P.M., Sec. (re-invested); H. Bartlett, S.D.; D. Rose, J.D.; G. F.Grace, I.G., J.W.; Dudley, Dir. of Cers.; J. H. Fudge, W.S.; and W. J. Laing, P.M., Tyler. The usual charges were then given, and at the termination of the ceremony great applause greeted the labours of the Installing Officer. Five guineas previously voted at the preceding lodge meeting were paid to the indefatigable collector, Bro. E. Harris, for the Boys' School. The report of the audit committee showed that everything was paid for, and a small balance in the hands of the treasurer. Besides those mentioned, there were present Bros. J. Hamsworth, J. A. Axtell, T. W. Cox, J. J. Morse, G. Free, P. Fry, J. Ruse, S. Batcher, and others. Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros. E. Harris, P.M., Treas., 73; G. Free, J.D., 73; W. Herbert, 73; J. W. Halsey, P.M., 134; H. Massey, W. M., 619; C. Williams, and others whose names we were unable to ascertain. A handsome P.M. jewel, manufactured by Bro. H. T. Lamb, was presented to Bro. J. Donkin, P.M., which had been subscribed for him by the voluntary subscriptions of the members of this lodge, by Bro. Dr. Dixon. Bro. J. Donkin, P.M., returned his thanks for this valuable present. VILLIERS LODGE (No. 1,194).-The first anniversary meeting of this young lodge was held on Saturday, the 3rd iust, at the Northumberland Arms Hotel, Isleworth. The lodge was opened by the W. M., Bro. E. Clark, assisted by Bro. Dr. S. E. Clarke, S. W.; R. Gurney, Treas. R. W. Little, P.M., Sec.; W. Dodd, S.D.; T. Small, W. Harvey, E. T. Oshaldestou, R. A, Steel, J. Jones, J. F. Mason, A. A. Pendlebury (P.M.), F. J. Lancaster, &c. After the confirmation of the minutes Mr. John M. Keane was duly initiated by the W.M., after which Bros. Jones and Mason were raised by Bro. Pendlebury, P.M. The chair was then taken by Bro. R. W. Little, P.M., who installed Bro. Dr. S. E. Clarke as W.M. of the lodge. The officers appointed were as follows:-Bros. J. Frickett, S. W.; W. Dodd, J. W.; R. Gurney, Treas.; R. W. Little, P.M., Sec.; H. Allman, S.D.; E. T. Oshaldeston, J.D.; F. J. Lancaster, I.G.; S. Small, Dir. of Cers; W. Harvey, Wine Steward. The addresses were then delivered by Bro. Little, after which Bro. W. Smith, C.E., P.G.S., P.M., &c., rose and requested the W.M. and members to recommend a petition for a new lodge to be held at Southall, Middlesex, to be called the Gooch Lodge in honour of Bro. Sir Daniel Gooch, the chairman of the Great Western Railway. Bro. Little, P.M., said that as an initiate of the oldest lodge in the metropolitan county, and also as an officer of the youngest he had great pleasure in proposing that the strongest possible recommendation be accorded to the petition, which being seconded by Bro. Clark, I.P.M., wss unanimously agreed to. The usual banquet followed the proceedings of the lodge, and the social board was honoured with the presence of two distinguished visitors, Bros. W. Smith, C.E., P.G.S., &c.; J. G. Marsh, W.M. 192, P.M. 28. PROVINCIAL. BERKS AND BUCKS. MAIDENHEAD.-St. John's Lodge (No. 795).-A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday, the 6th inst., at the Orkney Arms Hotel. The W.M. being absent on account of a domestic affliction the chair of K.S. was filled by Bro. W. Watson, P.M. This being an installation meeting the attendance of brethren was numerous. The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed, Bro. W. Watson in a masterly manner installed Bro. Charles Gammon the W.M. for the ensuing year. The newly elected W.M. elected his officers as follows:-Bros. J. A. Berger, S. W.; W. Worrel, J.W.; H. H. Hodges, P.M., Sec.; A. Lumley, S.D.; C. Harvey, J.D.; A. Can, I.G.; Moule, Dir. of Cers.; Turner, Steward; C. Nowell, Tyler. Bros. H. W. Linders, E. Warwick, and W. E. Goody were elected joining members. Bro. T. A. Can was raised to the sublime degree of M.M.; and Mr. J. Boyne, having been balloted for and approved, was impressively initiated into the mysteries of the Craft. It was proposed and carried unanimously that a P.M.'s jewel should be presented to the retiring W.M., Bro. L. H. Isaacs. Bro. Hodges, in proposing that the lodge subscribe to the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE, pointed out the usefulness of being well informed as to the doings of the Craft, and adverted to the good it was capable of affecting, more especially by warning the brethren against impostors, and quoting the case of Seigmund Sax. This was unanimously carried. It was also proposed that a letter of condolence should be addressed to Bro. L. H. Isaacs; the Secretary was accord ingly requested to carry out the wishes of the lodge. No other business offering the lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to refreshment, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The visitors were, Bros. M. Van Diepenheim, W.M., 188; Smeed, P.M., 946; H. M. Levy, P.M., 188; H. W. Lindus, 23; Plumber, W.M., 795. DEVONSHIRE. TOTNES -Pleiades Lodge, (No. 710).-The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms, on Thursday 1st., when there was a fair muster of the brethren. The lodge was opened soon after six o'clock by Bro. J. Heath, W. M., assisted by the fol lowing officers Rev. Bro. Powring, Chap.; Dr. Hopkins acting as I.P.M.; J. Marks, P.M., acting as S.W.; W. Oldrey, J.W."; R. H. Watson, Sec.; Pridham, S. D.; W. Cuming acting as J.D.; Niner, I.G. The minutes having been read and confirmed, the lodge was opened in the 2nd degree. Bro. Chudleigh, a candidate for the rank of M.M., was presented to the W.M., examined by him as to his proficiency, entrusted, and dismissed for preparation. The lodge was opened in the third degree, Bro. Chudleigh was reintroduced, properly prepared, and raised to that degree by the W. M., who performed the ceremony very ably, also giving the traditionary history, after which he called upon Bro. Dr. Hopkins to deliver the lecture on the tracing board, the explanation of the working tools and the proper charge, who of course complied with the request. The lodge was then resumed in the second and subsequently in the first degree. A ballot was taken for the election of a W.M. during the ensuing year, which resulted in favour of Bro. George Heath, past S. W. His absence from this meeting was explained by the W.M. and the chaplain, as owing to detention in London by important personal matters. On the proposition of the J. W., seconded by the S.D., Bro. Watson was re-appointed treasurer. The following letter was read by the W.M. "Totnes, Sept. 26, 1868. "To the W.M. of the Pleiades Lodge, No. 710. "Worshipful Sir and Brother,"As every lodge is possessed of certain property in furniture &c., to a share in which each candidate becomes entitled in virtue of his initiation fees, it appears to me right that each joining member should do something, however trifling, for the benefit of the lodge. If such a plan were generally adopted, in addition to the furniture necessary for carrying out the coremonies, there would soon be an accumulation of books, of articles of adornment, or of means of illustration, either useful or ornamental. Under this impression, W.M., I beg to offer for the acceptance of the Pleiades Lodge, a sheet of Masonic emblems, with their explanations and appropriate mottoes, designed and executed by myself, which I have had framed and glazed for the sake of preservation. I hope that it may be useful to your younger members. At least it will, after I shall have left Totness and my connexion with you shall have ceased, be a memento reminding those who remain to carry on Masonic labours, of the temporary membership, and earnest, if not very cffective efforts of Yours faithfully and fraternally, HENRY HOPKINS, P.P.G.S.W.-P.M. &c. Some highly complimentary remarks were made by the chaplain, who concluded by proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Dr. Hopkins for his present, and instructions to the secre. tary to insert his letter in the minute book. This was seconded by the acting S.W., supported by the W.M., and passed unanimously. Bro. Dr. H. briefly acknowledged the compliment, and then at some length brought before the notice of the lodge the claims of the Palestine Exploration Fund for pecuniary assistance from all branches of the fraternity, and gave notice of his intention at the next meeting to propose a grant of £2 28. towards it. Bro. Radmore of Plymouth tendered his best thanks to the members of the Pleiades Lodge, for the aid given him in the form of votes for an annuity from the Masonic Benevolent Fund, in which he had been successful. No other business offering, the lodge was closed at 8 o'clock. As the tree takes in the air, and the elements and particles which float in the air, so the soul drinks in knowledga, and, by a divine alchemy, changes what it learns into its own substance, and from within outwardly develops itself, and grows with an inherent force and power like that which lies hid in the grain of wheat. SCOTLAND. GLASGOW. THE CRAFT AND THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STONE A meeting of the Provincial Grand Committee was held on the 2nd inst., in St. Mark's Hall. Bro. J. B. Walker, Prov. G. Treas., who presided, explained in reference to the demonstration of laying the foundation-stone of the University Buildings. at Gilmore-hill, that the Masonic body could take no part in the ceremony; in the first place, because the stone could not be laid with Masonic honours, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales not being a Mason; and in the second place, because in the arrangements the position of the Grand Master Mason of Scotland had been ignored-it being his prerogative, either personally or by depute, confirmed by Royal Charter, to lay the foundation-stones of all public buildings in Scotland. The chairman also expressed his regret that the College authorities had not intimated to his Royal Highness that they wished the stone laid with Masonic honours, in which case his Royal Highness could have called upon the Grand Master Mason of Scotland to perform the ceremony, to whom in turn the Grand Master conld have reported that the work was properly performed. He added that, although the Masonic body could not appear in the clothing of the Craft, there was nothing to prevent them being present as citizens. ROYAL ARCH. METROPOLITAN. INDUSTRY CHAPTER (No. 186).-The consecration of this chapter took place on Monday, the 21st ult., before a large gathering of companions and influential members of the Craft. The interesting ceremony was conducted by Comp. W. Watson, P.Z., &c., who was assisted by Comps. Matthew Cooke, P.Z.; Stuart, P.Z.; and Albert, P.Z. The following companions were installed in the principal chairs, viz., Comps. W. Mann (the present able Master of the Industry Lodge); W. Bartlett, H.; and H. G. Lake, J. (both Past Masters of the Industry Lodge); after which the following companions were appointed officers :Comps. H. Carpenter, P.Z., Scribe E.; E. Clarke, Scribe N.; John F. Berry, Treas.; E. J. Page, P.Z., as Prin. Soj.; T. Price, 1st Assist. Soj.; J. W. Blake, 2nd Assist. Soj.; C. W. Nochmere, Steward. After the above ceremonies were concluded, several brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter, which will be on Tuesday, the 20th ult. The brethren then adjourned to refreshment, and a very pleasurable evening was spent. VICTORIA CHAPTER, No. 1,056.-The installation meeting of this young and flourishing Capter was held at the George Hotel, Aldermanbury, on Monday the 5th inst. The Chapter was duly opened by the principals and the minutes of the previous meeting, and of a Chapter of Emergency were read and confirmed. The audit committee then presented their report, which showed a very satisfactory balance in hand. The candidate for exaltation not being in attendance a conclave of third principals was formed, and Comp. R. W. Little, P.Z. and S.E. very ably installed Comp. Edward Clark into the chair of J., after which a conclave of first principals was formed when Comp. James Brett, P.Z. and treasurer in as equally an efficient manner installed the H. Comp. Charles Hosgood into the chair of Z. The installation of Comp. G. H. Oliver as H., was deferred in consequence of the absence of that companion through indisposition. The M.E.Z. invested the officers elected at the previous meeting, viz.: Comps. Alfred A. Pendlebury, S.E.; William Long, S.N.; James Brett Treas.; Charles Gottheil, Prin. Sojr., and W. Grant, Janitor. The Prin. Sojr. then appointed Comps. J. Forsyth, and A. E. Harris, his first and second assistants, Comp. Higmann was appointed Dir. of Cirs. Bro George Horatio Jones having arrived, the ballot was taken and pronounced to be unanimously in his favour, he was then properly prepared, admitted and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a highly efficient manner. In addition to the companions named above, we observed Comps. H. Ehnhuus, J. G Marsh, and Massey, letters were read from Comps. Oliver, and Marks. The Chapter was then closed and the Comps. adjourned to the banqueting room, where the usual toasts were duly honoured and a pleasant evening was spent- We must not omit to state that the Past Principal's jewel voted to Comp. Pendlebury, P.Z., would have been duly presented at this meeting, had not the companions resolved to supplement the sum voted, by their individual subscriptions in order to present that E Comp. with a more substantial token of their esteem. INSTRUCTION. METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION.-The usual weekly meeting of this popular chapter of instruction was held on Tuesday, the 6th inst. The chair of M.E.Z., was ably filled by Comp. H. Radcliffe, Z. elect of the Enoch chapter, No. 11, and he was supported by Comp, Gotthiel, P.S. 1,056 as H.; Clark, J. 1056 as J.; Newton, J. 174 as S. W.; Little, P.Z. 975, H. 177 as S, E.; Tanner, P.S. 975, as P.S.; Brett, P.Z. 177 and 975, Preceptors; Mason, Z. elect 820; Mann, Z. 186; Scott, 145; Foulger, 177; Grant, 1,056; Wilkinson, and other companions whose names we are unable to remember. Comp. Mason having offered himself as a candidate, the ceremony of exaltation was perfor.ned, after which the three clauses of the third section were worked. Comp. Brett, in a highly efficient manner, delivering the explanatory address relating to the banners of the Twelve Tribes. Now that the Masonic season has fairly commenced, we cannot do better than to recommended all Royal Arch Masons who may be in quest of instruction, to seek it at the Metropolitan Chapter, where every opportunity will be afforded them to become proficient members of this interesting branch of Freemasonry. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. CARLISLE.-Chapter of Union (No. 310).-The regular quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on the 28th ult., at the Freemasons' Hall.-The M.E.C. Thos. Routledge, P.Z., acted as Z.; Comps. F. W. Hayward, P.Z., as H.; John Slack, as J. The chapter was opened, and the following companions were admitted:-Comps. G. G. Hayward, J. 310; A. Woodhouse, Prin. Soj.; H. Fleming, J. 412, S.E. 310; Jesse Banning, 333, Preston; W. Court, G. Turnbull, S.N.; John Barnes, Janitor. The ballot having proved unanimous in the favour of Bro. John Cumming Tait, Master Mason of Philanthropic Lodge (No. 106), Kings' Lynn, he was elected a companion of the Order by Comp. T. Routledge. No other business being be fore the chapter, it was closed and all parted in harmony. SCOTLAND. GLASGOW.-Caledonian and Unity Chapter, (No. 73).—The antumnal equinoctial meeting of this flourishing, prosperous, and well established chapter, was held in their chapter rooms, 170,Buchanan-street, on Tuesday evening, the 29th ult., for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing twelve months. The chapter was opened with due solemnity by the respective prinThe minutes of cipals, Comps. McRoberts, Gray, Balfour, &c. the previous meetings were read and unanimously approved of. Afterwards the election took place, when the following talented and energetic companions (whose names are a sufficient guarantee to the Glasgow brethren and companions that the Caledonian and Unity Chapter is still well supported), were elected, viz. :-James Gray, M.E.P.Z.; Thos. McRoberts, P.P.Z.; James Balfour, M.E.P.H.; David Gilchrist, M.E.P.J.; John McLeman, Scribe E.; John Rogers, Treas.; Robert Gillespie, Scribe N.; Thomas Findler, 1st Soj.; Arch. Douglas, 2nd Soj.; Hugh McDonald, 3rd Soj.; Thos. P. Mullen, Chancellor; William Jamieson, Janitor. A statement of the funds was read by Comp. Rogers, Treas.; which showed a goodly balance at their credit in the Bank. There being no further business before the chapter, it was closed in due and ancient form. firmed. Bro. C. Swan, P.S.G.D., P.M., took the chair. Bro. LEICESTERSHIRE. LEICESTER.-Fowke Lodge, (No. 19).-The brethren of this lodge assembled for the first time since the summer recess, at the Freemason's Hall, on the 30th ult., under the presidency of the W.M. Bro. Kelly, P.G.M. The following brethren were also present: Pettifor, P.M. as S. W. (in the absence of Major Brewin); W. Beaumont Smith, J.W.; J. E. Clarke, as Sec.; Duff, M.O; Atwood, S.O.; Moor, J.O.; Weare, S.D.; Stretton, Treas. and Reg.; Manning, I.G.; Partridge, Hunt, Baines, and C. Bembridge, Tyler. After the lodge had been opened in due form, the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. There were seven candidates on the list for advancement, most of them from the country, but in consequence of the heavy rain throughout the day, only one, Bro. George Toller, S.W. of the John of Gaunt Lodge, was present. He was regularly advanced to the degree, and had the lecture and the working tools explained to him by the W.M. A communication from the Grand Secretary of the degree was read, containing the copy of proposed resolutions to be brought before the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters at Worcester, to which the W. M. was authorized to assent on behalf of the lodge. The lodge was then closed, and the brethren adjourned to refreshment. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. HOLBORN THEATRE. The drama of "Blow for Blow," by H. J. Byron, continues to draw crowded audiences-its stirring incidents, combined with really good acting, comprising the names of well-known members of the theatrical profession, viz., Messrs. Parselle, Cowper, and G. Honey. The latter talented comic actor keeping the audience in a roar of laughter in every scene he appeared. The Misses. Lydia Foote and Weathersby played the parts allotted to them, in so powerful and energetic a manner, that at the end of each act, they were called before the curtain by a Bro. C. fashionable and discriminating audience. Nugent (late of H.M. Theatre) is the box book-keeper, his name alone is sufficient to ensure the comfort of the visitors. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI Will re-open this evening instead of, as previously announced on the 3rd inst., the scenery and effects requiring more rehearsals to ensure its being placed on the stage in a perfect manner. Poetry. A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE. Respectfully dedicated to the V.W. Bro. JOHN HERVEY, P.G.D., on reading of his appointment to the office of Grand Secretary, by a Mason's daughter, who cherishes a thankful remembrance of his benevolent kindness to her widowed and afflicted mother. Joyous were the writer's feelings Highly has Grand Master placed thee, Heavenward shall the orphan's pleading MONODY A. C. S. ON THE DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY WHO DIED ON THE DAY FIXED FOR HER MARRIAGE. By Bro. J. C. MANNING. Scarce nineteen summers had breathed their bloom, Had breathed their bloom on her dainty cheek, When they bore her away to the voiceless tomb, With hearts so full they were like to break. And down in the churchyard, old and green, In the churchyard green, where the yew-tree waves, A dark little mound of earth is seen, One billow more to the sea of graves. "Ah, me!" 'twas said, in the gorgeous light, In the gorgeous light of a purple dawn "With life so hopeful of pure delight, Away from the world to be rudely torn. "To be rudely torn in the tender hour, In the tender hour, when her heart was young, "Ere the budding soul, so sweetly shy, Had opened its core to the coming kiss, Of an earthly love, that was born to die, Ere it filled her heart with its hallowed bliss." So, down in the churchyard, old and green, In the churchyard green, where the yew-tree waves, A dark little mound of earth is seen, One billow more to the sea of graves. For nineteen summers had breathed their bloom, With hearts so full-even this belief Dispell'd not a tear from their aching eyes; Though they saw their beloved, through clouds of grief, An angel beyond in the golden skies. AT the age of twenty we think that life is much to long for that which we have to do, and that there is almost a fabulous distance between our age and that of our grandfather; but when, at the age of sixty, if we are fortunate enough to reach it, or unfortunate enough, as the case may be, and as we have spent or wasted our time, we halt and look back along the way we have come; then it is we discover that we have made life short and thrown away a large portion of it. Then, in trying to balance our accounts with Time, we deduct from the sum total of our years the hours unnecessarily spent in sleep, the waking hours squandered, and worse than wasted, in folly and dissipation, or those in which not one thought has ruffled the sluggish pool of our mind, and we acknowledge with a sigh that we could have learned and done, in half a score of years well spent, more than have done in our forty years of manhood. METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 17TH, 1868. MONDAY, October 11th.-Lodges: Royal Naval, 59, Freemasons' Hall. Confidence, 193, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street. Peckham, 879, Edinboro' Castle, Peckhamrye. Chapter: Mount Sion, Radley's Hotel, Bridgestreet, Blackfriars. TUESDAY, October 13th.-Lodges: St. James's Union, 180, Freemasons' Hall. Percy, 198, Ship and Turtle Tavern, Leadenhall-street. St. Michael, 211, Albion Tavern, Aldersgate-street. United Strength, 228, Old Jerusalem Tavern, St. John's-gate, Clerkenwell. Wellington, 548, White Swan Tavern, Deptford. Ranelagh, 834, Windsor Castle Hotel, Hammersmith. Chapter: Jerusalem, 185, Freemasons' Hall. WEDNESDAY, October 14th.-Com. R. M. B. Inst., at 3. Lodges: Fidelity, 3, Freemasons' Hall. Union Waterloo, 13, Masonic Hall, William-street, Woolwich. Kent, 15, Three Tuns Tavern, Southwark. Vitruvian, 87, White Hart, College-street, Lambeth. Justice, 147, White Swan Tavern, High-street, Deptford. Euphrates, 212, George Hotel, Aldermanbury. Pilgrim, 238, Ship and Turtle Tavern, Leadenhall-street. Zetland, 511, Campden Arms, Kensington. Belgrave, 749. Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street. Merchant Navy, 771, Silver Tavern, Burdett-road, Limehouse. Doric, 933, Masons' Arms, Basinghall-street. Montefiore, 1,017, Freemasons' Hall. THURSDAY, October 15th.-Lodges: Constitutional, 55 Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. Temperance, 169, White Swan, High-street, Deptford. Manchester, 179, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street. Cosmopolitan. 917, Great Western Hotel, Paddington. South Norwood, 1,139, Gate House Hotel, South Norwood. FRIDAY, October 16th.-Audit Com. Boys' School. Lodges: Middlesex, 143, Albion Tavern, Aldersgatestreet. New Concord, 813, Rosemary Branch Tavern, Hoxton. Rose of Denmark, 975, White Hart, Barnes. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Dr. P.-We have received your letter, which we shall answer privately in a day or day. [WE have received an indignant letter complaining of a letter, signed by W. Harris, P.M., which appeared in our last issue under the heading "Important Masonic Conference;" but, inasmuch as the complaining Bro. Jones cannot possibly be identified in any way with the Bro. Jones from America mentioned in our correspondent's letter, we are at a loss to understand why such a complaint is made.-ED. F.M.] ERRATA. In communication, D.P.G.M. No. 1," at p. 270 271 of your last number; at p. 270, 1st column, 15th line from bottom, for "is" read "in"; 13th line from bottom, for "of the Craft " read "by "; same page, 2nd column, 12th line from bottom, for Prov. G.M," read "Pro. G.M."; p. 271, 6th line from top, for " D. P.G.'s." read "D.P.G.M.'s. C. K.-Letter received. C. M. (Buenos Ayres).-Thanks for your communication, shall always be glad to hear from you. C. W. (Jerusalem).—The letter you refer to in yours of 22nd September, never came to hand. We never send to the place you mention for letters. ZETLAND TESTIMONIAL.-We have received a letter with enclosure for publication from Bro. J. M. Clabon, in answer to the two letters that appeared in our columns of last week, but inasmuch as it did not arrive until late in the day on which we go to press, we are compelled to allow it to stand over until our next issue. C. P. C.-Your letter and copy came to hand. We will write you fully next week. |