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The Jubilee Commemoration.
relief from this cause , and the fact remains that about two-thirds of the candidates eligible for election will be unable to obtain any present relief from the Charity . What their chance may be of living to take part in
another contest it is not for us to say ; doubtless many ot them will be spared , while some aro sure to be called away ere they have another chance of competing for the coveted aid provided by the Craftsmen of England .
It would be wrong to say that any deaths which may occur before nexfc year ' s contest among thoso unsuccessful afc this election would not have taken place bad ifc been possible for the whole of the present candidates to be
admitted to a participation in tho benefits of the Institution , but unfortunately cases have arisen where an unsuccessful candidate ' s death has been accelerated by want of those comforts an annuity would have secured .
Bearing these facts in mind—the number of candidates and the possible hardships which may be in store for those unsuccessful at the coming contest—it behoves us
to do all that lies in our power in aid of this Institution , which dispenses the charity of English Freemasons among the aged of both sexes , but is at present unable to do all that is required of it , for want of the necessary funds .
Of the one hundred and twenty-eight candidates hffcyone are aged Masons , and for these the balloting papers proclaim but nine vacancies—of which six are to receive immediate annuities and three deferred , thus leaving
forty-two candidates for whom no benefits are available . Of the male applicants one now appeals for the sixth time , two have taken part in four previous elections , one in three , and twenty-two in ono , while the remaining twenty-five now appear on the lists for the first time .
Tbe widows eli gible for the election are seventy-seven in number ; of these one now applies for the ninth time , two for the seventh , eight for the fifth , seven for the fourth , thirteen for the third , and twenty-one for the second ,
while twenty-five make their first application . There are twenty-eight declared vacancies available—twenty-five for immediate annuities , and three for deferred—so that the
proportion of annuities available is larger in this branch than in the Male , in consequence of the large number of extra Widows' vacancies declared as a means of celebrating the Jubilee year of Her Majesty the Queen .
We feel that little good can result from our entering into any lengthened analysis of the different candidates , or of the special features which render them eligible for the annuities they seek to secure . The particulars supplied to
each subscriber are sufficient to awaken the strongest feelings of sympathy , and to attempt anything like a comparison between the merits of the respective candidates
would perhaps do more harm than good , and would doubtless hurt the feelings of many of those on the list—a list from which it would be difficult to name one case of
ineligibility , for be it remembered that the laws of the Institution only allow its benefits to be applied for by those really too aged to work , and for whom no adequate provision exists . All we can ask is , for each Subscriber
who has nofc already pledged his vote to run through the list—lengthy though it be—and if he does not there find one candidate for whom he thinks his sympathy is requisite , he will at least be convinced of the great need there
is for this Institution , and of the very strong claims it has on the Masons of England . If he cannot render any further help himself , in the way of funds , he may be able to
influence others to do so , as it cannot be denied there are yefc thousands in our midst who are able to give something who have not yet enrolled themselves on the list of Subscribers to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
G. Lodge Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
G . LODGE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS .
WE have received copy of an Abstract of the Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , " in union with the Most Ancient and Honourable Grand Lodges in Europe and America ,
according to the Old Constitutions . " A Special Communication was held in the city of Maiden , on Tuesday , 27 th February last , for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic
apartments of the Mount Vernon Lodge . The Most Worshipful Grand Master Bro . Henry Endicott presided , supported by the Deputy Grand Master Bro . Abraham H . Howlaud jun
G. Lodge Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
and a full attendance of Grand Officers . Grand Lod » e having been opened in ample form , a procession of the Grand Officers was formed by the Grand Marshal , and escorted by a Committee of the Past Masters to the Lod
geroom , where the members of the Mount Vernon Lod ge were assembled , together with a large number of visiting brethren and ladies . The Grand Master was cordiall y welcomed by Bro . G . L . Griffin Worshipful Master of
Mount Vernon Lodge , who resigned to him the Oriental chair ; and the Grand Officers assumed their respective stations . Prayers wero offered by the Grand Chaplain , the working tools were surrendered by tho architect ,
Bro . C . L . Davenport , and the customary examination of the new building was made by the Grand Officers . The report being satisfactory , the Grand Master solemnl y dedicated the apartments to Freemasonry , to Virtue , and
to Universal Benevolence , in accordance with ancient form and usage and the ritual of this Grand Lodge ; and the Grand Marshal made the proclamation accordingly .
The Grand Master then delivered a lengthy and eloquent address , in the course of which he congratulated the brethren upon the auspicious occasion which had called them together . The influence of an institution revealed
itself most clearly in the minds of the men who had honoured its principles and cherished its observances . It was to this test indeed that all institutions were finally brought for the verdict of humanity . Masonry had never
been left without its witnesess , and on its rolls were the names of many men known far beyond its own ranks , for their hi gh and enduring services to their fellowmen . Among them all no name stood higher than the
Brother whose birthday they observed with grateful affection . Not only great in those qualities which distinguished him as a soldier ancl statesman , but equally faithful in the duties of domestic life and as a private
citizen of the Republic , he was to them a noble example of those virtues ' which Masonry sought to inculcate . Too generous for bigotry in any form , too modest for selfseeking , too great for rivalry , he entered the Lodge room ,
a Fellow Craftsman and a brother , desiring only to advance the interests of the beloved Institution , and to manifest in his daily life the value of its life-guiding principles . Let the memory of Washington be to them ,
as a Fraternity , the same inspiration it had been to the nation he laboured to establish—a help towards carrying out , now and ever , those principles which he held clear . He then spoke of the pleasure it afforded the representatives of the Grand Lodsre to conoratulate the Mount
Vernon Lodge on the completion of their Masonic home Let it be something more to them than a fitting and convenient place for the performance of those Masonic duties to which ifc would be primarily devoted , important as these
would ever remain . Let it also be a constant and strong inspiration to the fulfilment of every duty of life . As they assembled month after month in those rooms , might their beautiful ritual never fall on careless or inattentive
ears . Might its principles so animate their hearts that every time they left the Hall it should be with a firmer determination to illustrate in their lives the truths which it was their aim to perpetuate . Let it be understood that
to say of a man , " He belongs to Mount Vernon Lodge , was tantamount to saying of him , " He is a good man ; one who would rather suffer wrong than commit it ; who would endure injustice rather than be unjust ; he ia
a good citizen , a faithful friend , an honest man . " Again , the Grand Lodge was glad to represent to-day the interest which every Lodge felt in the welfare of every other Lodge . Each one was a bright
gem in the circlet included under their jurisdiction ; and if a single one of these were dimmed in its lustre it would be felt by the others , just as an injury to any part of the body was known throughout the entire system . So , too ,
the prosperity of one conduced to the stronger life of all . Fraternity was one ofthe mighty watchwords of the Order . In this Temple they met on a common footing . Forgotten were the differences of sect , of class , of political party .
On this traternal feeling much of the prosperity of a Lodge depended ; ancl thafc they already knew the truth of this was shown b y the united effort ; which had enabled them fco build this new home . At the conclusion of the
Grand Mastei- ' s address , he introduced the Grand Chaplain , Rev . Bro . Fielder Israel , who added a few words peculiarly appropriate to the occasion . The Grand Officers then withdrew to the place of opening , and Grand Lodge was closed in ample form . A sumptuous banquet followed ,
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The Jubilee Commemoration.
relief from this cause , and the fact remains that about two-thirds of the candidates eligible for election will be unable to obtain any present relief from the Charity . What their chance may be of living to take part in
another contest it is not for us to say ; doubtless many ot them will be spared , while some aro sure to be called away ere they have another chance of competing for the coveted aid provided by the Craftsmen of England .
It would be wrong to say that any deaths which may occur before nexfc year ' s contest among thoso unsuccessful afc this election would not have taken place bad ifc been possible for the whole of the present candidates to be
admitted to a participation in tho benefits of the Institution , but unfortunately cases have arisen where an unsuccessful candidate ' s death has been accelerated by want of those comforts an annuity would have secured .
Bearing these facts in mind—the number of candidates and the possible hardships which may be in store for those unsuccessful at the coming contest—it behoves us
to do all that lies in our power in aid of this Institution , which dispenses the charity of English Freemasons among the aged of both sexes , but is at present unable to do all that is required of it , for want of the necessary funds .
Of the one hundred and twenty-eight candidates hffcyone are aged Masons , and for these the balloting papers proclaim but nine vacancies—of which six are to receive immediate annuities and three deferred , thus leaving
forty-two candidates for whom no benefits are available . Of the male applicants one now appeals for the sixth time , two have taken part in four previous elections , one in three , and twenty-two in ono , while the remaining twenty-five now appear on the lists for the first time .
Tbe widows eli gible for the election are seventy-seven in number ; of these one now applies for the ninth time , two for the seventh , eight for the fifth , seven for the fourth , thirteen for the third , and twenty-one for the second ,
while twenty-five make their first application . There are twenty-eight declared vacancies available—twenty-five for immediate annuities , and three for deferred—so that the
proportion of annuities available is larger in this branch than in the Male , in consequence of the large number of extra Widows' vacancies declared as a means of celebrating the Jubilee year of Her Majesty the Queen .
We feel that little good can result from our entering into any lengthened analysis of the different candidates , or of the special features which render them eligible for the annuities they seek to secure . The particulars supplied to
each subscriber are sufficient to awaken the strongest feelings of sympathy , and to attempt anything like a comparison between the merits of the respective candidates
would perhaps do more harm than good , and would doubtless hurt the feelings of many of those on the list—a list from which it would be difficult to name one case of
ineligibility , for be it remembered that the laws of the Institution only allow its benefits to be applied for by those really too aged to work , and for whom no adequate provision exists . All we can ask is , for each Subscriber
who has nofc already pledged his vote to run through the list—lengthy though it be—and if he does not there find one candidate for whom he thinks his sympathy is requisite , he will at least be convinced of the great need there
is for this Institution , and of the very strong claims it has on the Masons of England . If he cannot render any further help himself , in the way of funds , he may be able to
influence others to do so , as it cannot be denied there are yefc thousands in our midst who are able to give something who have not yet enrolled themselves on the list of Subscribers to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
G. Lodge Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
G . LODGE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS .
WE have received copy of an Abstract of the Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , " in union with the Most Ancient and Honourable Grand Lodges in Europe and America ,
according to the Old Constitutions . " A Special Communication was held in the city of Maiden , on Tuesday , 27 th February last , for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic
apartments of the Mount Vernon Lodge . The Most Worshipful Grand Master Bro . Henry Endicott presided , supported by the Deputy Grand Master Bro . Abraham H . Howlaud jun
G. Lodge Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
and a full attendance of Grand Officers . Grand Lod » e having been opened in ample form , a procession of the Grand Officers was formed by the Grand Marshal , and escorted by a Committee of the Past Masters to the Lod
geroom , where the members of the Mount Vernon Lod ge were assembled , together with a large number of visiting brethren and ladies . The Grand Master was cordiall y welcomed by Bro . G . L . Griffin Worshipful Master of
Mount Vernon Lodge , who resigned to him the Oriental chair ; and the Grand Officers assumed their respective stations . Prayers wero offered by the Grand Chaplain , the working tools were surrendered by tho architect ,
Bro . C . L . Davenport , and the customary examination of the new building was made by the Grand Officers . The report being satisfactory , the Grand Master solemnl y dedicated the apartments to Freemasonry , to Virtue , and
to Universal Benevolence , in accordance with ancient form and usage and the ritual of this Grand Lodge ; and the Grand Marshal made the proclamation accordingly .
The Grand Master then delivered a lengthy and eloquent address , in the course of which he congratulated the brethren upon the auspicious occasion which had called them together . The influence of an institution revealed
itself most clearly in the minds of the men who had honoured its principles and cherished its observances . It was to this test indeed that all institutions were finally brought for the verdict of humanity . Masonry had never
been left without its witnesess , and on its rolls were the names of many men known far beyond its own ranks , for their hi gh and enduring services to their fellowmen . Among them all no name stood higher than the
Brother whose birthday they observed with grateful affection . Not only great in those qualities which distinguished him as a soldier ancl statesman , but equally faithful in the duties of domestic life and as a private
citizen of the Republic , he was to them a noble example of those virtues ' which Masonry sought to inculcate . Too generous for bigotry in any form , too modest for selfseeking , too great for rivalry , he entered the Lodge room ,
a Fellow Craftsman and a brother , desiring only to advance the interests of the beloved Institution , and to manifest in his daily life the value of its life-guiding principles . Let the memory of Washington be to them ,
as a Fraternity , the same inspiration it had been to the nation he laboured to establish—a help towards carrying out , now and ever , those principles which he held clear . He then spoke of the pleasure it afforded the representatives of the Grand Lodsre to conoratulate the Mount
Vernon Lodge on the completion of their Masonic home Let it be something more to them than a fitting and convenient place for the performance of those Masonic duties to which ifc would be primarily devoted , important as these
would ever remain . Let it also be a constant and strong inspiration to the fulfilment of every duty of life . As they assembled month after month in those rooms , might their beautiful ritual never fall on careless or inattentive
ears . Might its principles so animate their hearts that every time they left the Hall it should be with a firmer determination to illustrate in their lives the truths which it was their aim to perpetuate . Let it be understood that
to say of a man , " He belongs to Mount Vernon Lodge , was tantamount to saying of him , " He is a good man ; one who would rather suffer wrong than commit it ; who would endure injustice rather than be unjust ; he ia
a good citizen , a faithful friend , an honest man . " Again , the Grand Lodge was glad to represent to-day the interest which every Lodge felt in the welfare of every other Lodge . Each one was a bright
gem in the circlet included under their jurisdiction ; and if a single one of these were dimmed in its lustre it would be felt by the others , just as an injury to any part of the body was known throughout the entire system . So , too ,
the prosperity of one conduced to the stronger life of all . Fraternity was one ofthe mighty watchwords of the Order . In this Temple they met on a common footing . Forgotten were the differences of sect , of class , of political party .
On this traternal feeling much of the prosperity of a Lodge depended ; ancl thafc they already knew the truth of this was shown b y the united effort ; which had enabled them fco build this new home . At the conclusion of the
Grand Mastei- ' s address , he introduced the Grand Chaplain , Rev . Bro . Fielder Israel , who added a few words peculiarly appropriate to the occasion . The Grand Officers then withdrew to the place of opening , and Grand Lodge was closed in ample form . A sumptuous banquet followed ,