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The Articles On The Revised Constitutions And Correspondence Thereon.
THE ARTICLES ON THE REVISED CONSTITUTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE THEREON .
130 . As "R . W . O . " points out , the rule 130 provides for thcservice in a Warden ' s chair under F . nglish Constitution , in order to be eligible for election as a W . M . It is a point that is worth considering , for according to the strict letter of
thcclause , a P . M . who had acted as first W . M . of a new lodge and who had not previously served as Warden , would not be eligible . At the present time such a brother would be eligible , and I presume is still intended to be , but an additional sentence is required to make the rule accord with the usual practice . I suggest that it reads " who have du \ y served the offices of Master or Warden in a
regular lodge under the English Constitution . " 173 . The "W . M . 1402 ^ " I see refers to the annual returns being sent to Prov . Grand Lodges at the same time as to the Grand Lodge . As any time during the year ( as our brother states ) will do for the Grand Lodge return , and a fixed time is stated in Devon for its Provincial return , why
not let the latter remain unaltered , and then the Grand Lodge forms can be sent at the same time ? It would be easy to make this answer for the Grand Lodge return , if lodges had not previously forwarded them at the same time , but I think Provincial Lodges generally make out both together for transmission .
The Centenary Of The Royal Cumberland Chapter, Bath.
THE CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND CHAPTER , BATH .
We have been asked to publish the following : — "October 27 , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Sir & E . Companion , " The Centenary Meeting of this chapter is appointed to take place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 14 th day
of November next , when the pleasure of your company is requested , as well as to the banquet , which will be held at the Christopher Hotel at 6 . 30 p . m . "The chapter will be opened punctually at 3 . 30 p . m ., and on conclusion of the business the companions will proceed to the banquet . "The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent , Col . A . W .
Adair , will attend and present to the Principals of the chapter the Centenary Charter and Jewel , granted them by the Supreme Grand Chapter . " It is expected the following distinguished companions , and many others , will be present on this interesting occasion : M . E . Comps . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; R . C . Else ,
Prov . H . ; Col . Ford , Prov . J . ; W . J . Hughan P . Z ., & c . " A paper will be read , giving a sketch of the chapter from 1782 to 18 S 1 , by Comp . Radway , E . "An address , on the origin of the Royal Arch Degree , will be delivered by Ex . Comp . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . of Engand , P . Z ., & c , the well known Masonic historian .
"We are , Dear Sir & E . Companion , " Yours very fraternally , " LAWSON HOWES , M . E . Z . ") " C . BECKET , P . Z . f C . , "E . L . HILL , P . Z . & P . P . A . S . f Stewa , ds
"C . . W . RADWAY , SCRIBE E . J " It is particularly requested the companions who purpose being at the banquet will so advise the stewards on or before Friday , the 10 th November , in order that proper arrangements may be made for the comfort of the companions . "
A Masonic Address
A MASONIC ADDRESS
Delivered by Bro . M . Leon de Stoppani , W . M . of the II Doverc Lodge , Lugano , Switzerland , at the banquet of the St . Ambrose Lodge , Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington . Worshipful Master and dear Brethren : —I regret my inability to address you in your own language , for I should
have liked to make each of you understand the joy and the gratitude which fill my heart at finding myself in the midst of you , and seeing the truly fraternal manner with which I have been received by you , and above all by Dr . Ramsay , the W . M . of your lodge . Since I have put my foot on this hospitable land , everywhere where I have met a Freemason , in the lodges
as in the outside wcrld , everywhere I have found a fraternal reception ; everywhere I have been received and treated as an old friend , as a member of the family , as a true brother . It is sweet to me , dear brethren , to prove that English Freemasonry practices with such generosity and with such great sincerity the principle which is the basis of Freemasonry , the holy brotherhood .
It is in applying always and everywhere this principle that Freemasonry , whose true origin is lost in the night of time , has been able to defy the course of so many centuries , survive so many political and religious sects , which it has seen born , prosper , decline , and disappear ; that it has been able to triumph over so many persecutions , and that it has been able to establish itself in every part of the
world . It is because Freemasonry is a religion based on eternal principles which find an echo in all honest minds . It is the religion of virtue , of work , of duty , of brotherhood , of progress ; of the material and moral perfection of all men , without distinction of race , colour , sect , or nationality . Let us preserve these principles intact ; let us , profess them everywhere , in
our Temples as in the outside world , and we shall have fulfilled our duty . Let us profess sincerely our adoration for fraternal love , and for the perfection of all ; and we shall be able to say that we have brought , as all good workmen ought to do , our stone to the great edifice to which we have been called to work . Masonry , like every human institution , has to fulfil its different duties
according to the countries in which she has built her temples . Her task can become more or less difficult , according to the regions in which she has founded her studios . But the principles which guide her—virtue , work , progress , and brotherhood—are everywhere the same . It is that which makes her force , her grandeur , and her merit .
In England Masonry can walk with her head high , and throw all veils to the winds , for you , dear English brethren , have everything on your side . Your national flag has travelled over the world , collecting laurels everywherefrom the icy plains of Russia to the ardent sands of Africa ; at Balaclava , as at Tel-el-Kebir , victory has crowned the courage of your soldiers and the policy of your ministers . The riches of the whole world flow into vour norts . In-
A Masonic Address
dustry does not find in any other country establishments as prosperous , workmen as clever . In any other country authority and the law are not better respected than in England . Your Government gives to every citizen all security for his person , his property , his rights ; it favours the instruction of the people , the well-being of the working classes : it is the first to defend
your liberties from within and without . You have so much glory , riches , commerce , industry , order , liberty ; you have a Government which works , as we have , for the benefit and perfection of the social classes . In this country Masonry finds her way united , smooth , easy , and she can labour in the midst of feasts and banquets at the grand work of the brotherhood . But we do not forget that
there are other countries where Masonry can only establish herself and prosper ; opening for herself as an impetuous torrent a passage through the midst of obstacles of every kind . There are countries where the privileged classes predominate , who claim to confiscate for their own benefit the government of the people and the direction of consciences . In those countries Masonry is considered as an
enemy . There are some countries where the civil and ecclesiastical authorities represent and consider Masonry as a diabolical work ; as a society founded to bring everywhere fire , war , immorality , discord ; in fine , to assure on this earth the triumph of evil . In these countries Masonry finds itself necessarily , by the force of affairs—I would even say against its will—in a state of perpetual strife .
For one cannot speak of liberty and equality without encountering the opposition of those to whom the preservation of their privileges is the necessity of this life . One cannot found schools without being forced to combat against those who think that the best manner of governing well is to keep the people in ignorance . One cannot speak of the emancipation of consciences without raising the
imprecations of those whose kingdom is based upon superstition . One cannot speak of the progress of humanity without bruising the interests of those who have for their aim the making humanity march on the wrong side . One cannot speak of brotherhood without undergoing the attacks of those who affirm that all who do not think as they , are beforehand devoted to eternal damnation . In
these countries , where Masonry ought to strive without the penalty of failing in its mission , her struggle is not violent , it is not corporeal , it is a moral and pacific strife , but it is a constant strife , a daily strife . It is the strife of light against darkness . If we stud y the history of Masonry in the last centuries we sec that it has always been accepted and recognised , sometimes even protected , by Liberal governments , always
opposed by despotic governments . It is the law . From the moment when she wishes liberty , virtue , justice , progress , fraternity to triumph , she must meet the opposition of every government professing opposite principles That she knows how to strive without ever departing from her principle , which is neighbourl y love and the fraternity of all men of goodwill , and she will triumph .
As majestic and peaceable as the Thames flows between its banks , peopled with ships , carrying the riches of the whole world , where as rushing and impetuous as the "Adize , " they both meet on their way obstacles of every kind , our water of Masonry will arrive in like manner at our sea , which is the great brotherhood of the human race . There they shall find peace and rest .
Masonry is neither a political nor a religious society , it is a religion of itself—the religion of fraternal love—which ought to progress from the base to the material and moral perfection of humanity . As long as man , free of honest manners and goodwill , labours at this grand work , then Masonry shall have fulfilled her task . Nations will not delay recognising its benefits . 1 have many times had the opportunity , the
consolation , of seeing in Switzerland , in Italy , in France , as I see in England , that , _ in spite of the war which they make against us in certain States ; in spite of the calumnies that are heaped upon us it suffices to say , "This is a Freemason , " as to say " This is an honest man . " This is the best reward that we can hope for . This is , W . M . and very dear brethren , how 1 understand
Freemasonry , and the plaudits with which you have often interrupted my discourse , makes me see that these sentiments are shared by you . I doubt it not . On re-entering my country , I shall make it my duty to give an account to my brethren of the fraternal reception with
which the Freemasons of England have honoured me , and for which I here renew my sincere thanks . With these sentiments permit me , dear brethren , to give my toast to the brotherhood , to the prosperity of universal Freemasonry , and in particular to that of the St . Ambrose Lodge , of the W . M . and his officers .
Help For Friendless Girls In Liverpool.
HELP FOR FRIENDLESS GIRLS IN LIVERPOOL .
ADDRESS BY LADY LATHOM . The first annual meeting of the Liverpool Girls' Friendly Society was held in the Bold-street Savings Bank , in that city , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when the Lady President of the Society , the Countess of Lathom ( the esteemed
wife of Bio . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , V . W . D . G . M ., R . W . P . G . M . ) , occupied the chair and delivered an interesting address . HER LADYSHIP said that it gave her infinite pleasure and satisfaction to see their first annual meeting so well and numerously attended . She was sure that this feeling would be shared by all present , and that the service which they had had
theprivifegeof joininginthat morning would be an additional bond of union between those who were already , she hoped , linked together in their heartfelt desire to further and help , by all the means in their power , the work of the Girls'Friendly Society in this diocese . She would also express their sincere thanks to their kind friends of the clergy who had assisted and encouraged them , because such sanction was most valuable , and she hoped it would be continued . This was the
first occasion upon which , as the diocesan president uf the society , she had to present a report as to the progress of the work in the diocese , and she did so with much diffidence , as she felt that it could not be so full orso satisfactory as could be wished . If , as she believed , there was no diocese in England in which the work of befriending young girls was more needful than that of Liverpool , where they require more safeguards to hedge them in , where they should be earlier
Help For Friendless Girls In Liverpool.
taught the inestimable value of a pure life , and helped by healthy association and the kind word of a good and wise friend to induce them to keep in the straight path of virtue —if all this was the case , she thought they would require more energy , zeal , and heart in the good cause from their association . In their last diocesan committee meeting they had much discussion on the subject of " deputation work , " by which was meant the organisation of meetings all over
the diocese to explain their objects and aims , and to make clear the proper relations between " associates" and members , and the duties devolving upon the associates . She was very anxious to further this because she felt that more than half their want of energy resulted from ignorance and the lack of direction and advice . They were in need of funds , but she hoped that some practical suggestions adopted at the committee meeting- would assist them in that
direction . The diocesan eouncil had met in January and in October , and the executive committee in April and July . I hey had appointed a special committee at the last diocesan council to meet on Friday November 10 , to appoint the executive for the coming year , and also to revise and finally settle their rules , to have them ready for the next meeting in January . They now numbered eight sub-branches in the diocese , including new ones at Birkdale , Southport . For
the six branches already formed there were 107 working and 86 honorary associates , and 12 S 5 members . There were five diocesan associates and six unattached members . Classes for religious instruction were held in five and for secular instruction in three branches . A library had been started in the beginning of the year by a contribution from the central society in London , and several associates had made presents of books . On the recommendation of the
bishops , the S . P . C . K . had made a grant of £ 10 worth of books , while the Religious Tract Society allowed some books to be purchased at about one third the usual price . The head of the department for members in service reported that the principal registry work of the diocese had been carried on at" The Lodge , " 19 , St . James ' s-road , where the lady superintendent had been successful in placing eighty members , the greater number belonging to the diocese .
Premiums had been granted , at the recommendation of employers , to thirty-eight members who had joined before the rule substituting " cards of merit" for such premiums had been drawn up . Several youngmembershad received "cards of merit , " and a few were in training in industrial homes . There was not , so far , much to be said about the working of the society among mill and factory girls , but in Warrington a successful branch was being carried on , and efforts in
the same direction were being made in Prescot , St . Helens , and Qrmskirk . There was perhaps no class for whom the privileges of the society should be so valuable as for mill and factory girls , because the high wages they could earn at an early age made them singularly independent both of parents and employers , and enabled them to leave home and take lodgings for themselves . This independence , while making such a society as the Girls' Friendly Society ,
more needful for them than for those under supervision as servants or at their homes , was in itself a difficulty in the way of bringing them under any influence , whilst employers of large numbers of girls cannot possibly have control of them out of working hours , and object to any responsibility in the way of testimonials as to personal character , & c . Some employers , however , did much in the way of providing night and sewing schools , and it should be easy to
awaken in them an interest in the society and secure their subscriptions . As regarded Lancashire mill girls , experience had proved that , though they would be inclined to resent control or interference , they were peculiarly open to personal influence . It was a mistake , however , to enlist members as soon as a branch had been formed , and it was only after a considerable period of probation , with personal knowledge , that girls should be admitted as members .
During the year , eight members had received assistance from the sick fund , and three of them had been sent to convalescent hospitals with recommendations from subscribers . Their society were anxious to have the utility of this branch more thoroughly understood throughout the diocese , and they invited associates to procure orders for these convalescent institutions from their friends , while the members should be made to comprehend that at a
comparatively small cost they could secure a wholesome change and a rest for a weary or ailing body . In conclusion , her ladyship expressed a hope that they might make greater progress next year , and strive neither to faint nor fall , but press forward in the good work before them— " strong in the strength which God supplies through His Eternal Son . " Several other addresses were given by ladies , and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Countess of Lathom for presiding .
Scotland.
Scotland .
ROYAL ARCH . ABERDEEN . —Aberdeen Chapter ( No . 11 ) . — The centenary of this ancient chapter was celebrated in the Masonic Hall , on the 30 th ult ., when there was a large number of companions of the chapter and of the various chapters in Aberdeen present . Major Crombie , Prov . Grand Superintendent , presided , and installed the officebearers for the current year as follows : Comrjs . E . C .
Sylvester , 1 st Principal ; George Cheyne , Past 1 st Principal ; John Laing , 2 nd Principal ; Robert Milne , 3 rd Principal ; George Skakle , Scribe E . ; James Coue , Scribe N . ; Alex . M . Byres , Treas . ; Alex . I . McConnochie , 1 st = oj . ; Charles Shepherd , and Soj . ; and Andrew Stott , 3 idSoj . The chapter was then closed , and all the companions present adjourned to the banqueting-room adjoining , where
supper was laid . The newly-installed 1 st Principal occupied the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially drunk and responded to , interspersed wtth a few songs from some of the companions . The Aberdeen is the oldest chapter in the north of Scotland , satisfactory evidence having been produced that the Arch Degrees had been regularly given as far back as 1782
although there is good reason to believe that it had existed even earlier than that date . Unfortunately the earlier minute books have been lost , so its early history is a blank . Its fortunes have been varied , and latterly the chapter had almost ceased to exist ; but now , under new auspices , and with a large addition of affiliated members , there is every appearance that a prosperous time will be enjoyed under the Principalship of Comp . Sylvester .
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The Articles On The Revised Constitutions And Correspondence Thereon.
THE ARTICLES ON THE REVISED CONSTITUTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE THEREON .
130 . As "R . W . O . " points out , the rule 130 provides for thcservice in a Warden ' s chair under F . nglish Constitution , in order to be eligible for election as a W . M . It is a point that is worth considering , for according to the strict letter of
thcclause , a P . M . who had acted as first W . M . of a new lodge and who had not previously served as Warden , would not be eligible . At the present time such a brother would be eligible , and I presume is still intended to be , but an additional sentence is required to make the rule accord with the usual practice . I suggest that it reads " who have du \ y served the offices of Master or Warden in a
regular lodge under the English Constitution . " 173 . The "W . M . 1402 ^ " I see refers to the annual returns being sent to Prov . Grand Lodges at the same time as to the Grand Lodge . As any time during the year ( as our brother states ) will do for the Grand Lodge return , and a fixed time is stated in Devon for its Provincial return , why
not let the latter remain unaltered , and then the Grand Lodge forms can be sent at the same time ? It would be easy to make this answer for the Grand Lodge return , if lodges had not previously forwarded them at the same time , but I think Provincial Lodges generally make out both together for transmission .
The Centenary Of The Royal Cumberland Chapter, Bath.
THE CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND CHAPTER , BATH .
We have been asked to publish the following : — "October 27 , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Sir & E . Companion , " The Centenary Meeting of this chapter is appointed to take place at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 14 th day
of November next , when the pleasure of your company is requested , as well as to the banquet , which will be held at the Christopher Hotel at 6 . 30 p . m . "The chapter will be opened punctually at 3 . 30 p . m ., and on conclusion of the business the companions will proceed to the banquet . "The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent , Col . A . W .
Adair , will attend and present to the Principals of the chapter the Centenary Charter and Jewel , granted them by the Supreme Grand Chapter . " It is expected the following distinguished companions , and many others , will be present on this interesting occasion : M . E . Comps . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; R . C . Else ,
Prov . H . ; Col . Ford , Prov . J . ; W . J . Hughan P . Z ., & c . " A paper will be read , giving a sketch of the chapter from 1782 to 18 S 1 , by Comp . Radway , E . "An address , on the origin of the Royal Arch Degree , will be delivered by Ex . Comp . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . of Engand , P . Z ., & c , the well known Masonic historian .
"We are , Dear Sir & E . Companion , " Yours very fraternally , " LAWSON HOWES , M . E . Z . ") " C . BECKET , P . Z . f C . , "E . L . HILL , P . Z . & P . P . A . S . f Stewa , ds
"C . . W . RADWAY , SCRIBE E . J " It is particularly requested the companions who purpose being at the banquet will so advise the stewards on or before Friday , the 10 th November , in order that proper arrangements may be made for the comfort of the companions . "
A Masonic Address
A MASONIC ADDRESS
Delivered by Bro . M . Leon de Stoppani , W . M . of the II Doverc Lodge , Lugano , Switzerland , at the banquet of the St . Ambrose Lodge , Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington . Worshipful Master and dear Brethren : —I regret my inability to address you in your own language , for I should
have liked to make each of you understand the joy and the gratitude which fill my heart at finding myself in the midst of you , and seeing the truly fraternal manner with which I have been received by you , and above all by Dr . Ramsay , the W . M . of your lodge . Since I have put my foot on this hospitable land , everywhere where I have met a Freemason , in the lodges
as in the outside wcrld , everywhere I have found a fraternal reception ; everywhere I have been received and treated as an old friend , as a member of the family , as a true brother . It is sweet to me , dear brethren , to prove that English Freemasonry practices with such generosity and with such great sincerity the principle which is the basis of Freemasonry , the holy brotherhood .
It is in applying always and everywhere this principle that Freemasonry , whose true origin is lost in the night of time , has been able to defy the course of so many centuries , survive so many political and religious sects , which it has seen born , prosper , decline , and disappear ; that it has been able to triumph over so many persecutions , and that it has been able to establish itself in every part of the
world . It is because Freemasonry is a religion based on eternal principles which find an echo in all honest minds . It is the religion of virtue , of work , of duty , of brotherhood , of progress ; of the material and moral perfection of all men , without distinction of race , colour , sect , or nationality . Let us preserve these principles intact ; let us , profess them everywhere , in
our Temples as in the outside world , and we shall have fulfilled our duty . Let us profess sincerely our adoration for fraternal love , and for the perfection of all ; and we shall be able to say that we have brought , as all good workmen ought to do , our stone to the great edifice to which we have been called to work . Masonry , like every human institution , has to fulfil its different duties
according to the countries in which she has built her temples . Her task can become more or less difficult , according to the regions in which she has founded her studios . But the principles which guide her—virtue , work , progress , and brotherhood—are everywhere the same . It is that which makes her force , her grandeur , and her merit .
In England Masonry can walk with her head high , and throw all veils to the winds , for you , dear English brethren , have everything on your side . Your national flag has travelled over the world , collecting laurels everywherefrom the icy plains of Russia to the ardent sands of Africa ; at Balaclava , as at Tel-el-Kebir , victory has crowned the courage of your soldiers and the policy of your ministers . The riches of the whole world flow into vour norts . In-
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dustry does not find in any other country establishments as prosperous , workmen as clever . In any other country authority and the law are not better respected than in England . Your Government gives to every citizen all security for his person , his property , his rights ; it favours the instruction of the people , the well-being of the working classes : it is the first to defend
your liberties from within and without . You have so much glory , riches , commerce , industry , order , liberty ; you have a Government which works , as we have , for the benefit and perfection of the social classes . In this country Masonry finds her way united , smooth , easy , and she can labour in the midst of feasts and banquets at the grand work of the brotherhood . But we do not forget that
there are other countries where Masonry can only establish herself and prosper ; opening for herself as an impetuous torrent a passage through the midst of obstacles of every kind . There are countries where the privileged classes predominate , who claim to confiscate for their own benefit the government of the people and the direction of consciences . In those countries Masonry is considered as an
enemy . There are some countries where the civil and ecclesiastical authorities represent and consider Masonry as a diabolical work ; as a society founded to bring everywhere fire , war , immorality , discord ; in fine , to assure on this earth the triumph of evil . In these countries Masonry finds itself necessarily , by the force of affairs—I would even say against its will—in a state of perpetual strife .
For one cannot speak of liberty and equality without encountering the opposition of those to whom the preservation of their privileges is the necessity of this life . One cannot found schools without being forced to combat against those who think that the best manner of governing well is to keep the people in ignorance . One cannot speak of the emancipation of consciences without raising the
imprecations of those whose kingdom is based upon superstition . One cannot speak of the progress of humanity without bruising the interests of those who have for their aim the making humanity march on the wrong side . One cannot speak of brotherhood without undergoing the attacks of those who affirm that all who do not think as they , are beforehand devoted to eternal damnation . In
these countries , where Masonry ought to strive without the penalty of failing in its mission , her struggle is not violent , it is not corporeal , it is a moral and pacific strife , but it is a constant strife , a daily strife . It is the strife of light against darkness . If we stud y the history of Masonry in the last centuries we sec that it has always been accepted and recognised , sometimes even protected , by Liberal governments , always
opposed by despotic governments . It is the law . From the moment when she wishes liberty , virtue , justice , progress , fraternity to triumph , she must meet the opposition of every government professing opposite principles That she knows how to strive without ever departing from her principle , which is neighbourl y love and the fraternity of all men of goodwill , and she will triumph .
As majestic and peaceable as the Thames flows between its banks , peopled with ships , carrying the riches of the whole world , where as rushing and impetuous as the "Adize , " they both meet on their way obstacles of every kind , our water of Masonry will arrive in like manner at our sea , which is the great brotherhood of the human race . There they shall find peace and rest .
Masonry is neither a political nor a religious society , it is a religion of itself—the religion of fraternal love—which ought to progress from the base to the material and moral perfection of humanity . As long as man , free of honest manners and goodwill , labours at this grand work , then Masonry shall have fulfilled her task . Nations will not delay recognising its benefits . 1 have many times had the opportunity , the
consolation , of seeing in Switzerland , in Italy , in France , as I see in England , that , _ in spite of the war which they make against us in certain States ; in spite of the calumnies that are heaped upon us it suffices to say , "This is a Freemason , " as to say " This is an honest man . " This is the best reward that we can hope for . This is , W . M . and very dear brethren , how 1 understand
Freemasonry , and the plaudits with which you have often interrupted my discourse , makes me see that these sentiments are shared by you . I doubt it not . On re-entering my country , I shall make it my duty to give an account to my brethren of the fraternal reception with
which the Freemasons of England have honoured me , and for which I here renew my sincere thanks . With these sentiments permit me , dear brethren , to give my toast to the brotherhood , to the prosperity of universal Freemasonry , and in particular to that of the St . Ambrose Lodge , of the W . M . and his officers .
Help For Friendless Girls In Liverpool.
HELP FOR FRIENDLESS GIRLS IN LIVERPOOL .
ADDRESS BY LADY LATHOM . The first annual meeting of the Liverpool Girls' Friendly Society was held in the Bold-street Savings Bank , in that city , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when the Lady President of the Society , the Countess of Lathom ( the esteemed
wife of Bio . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , V . W . D . G . M ., R . W . P . G . M . ) , occupied the chair and delivered an interesting address . HER LADYSHIP said that it gave her infinite pleasure and satisfaction to see their first annual meeting so well and numerously attended . She was sure that this feeling would be shared by all present , and that the service which they had had
theprivifegeof joininginthat morning would be an additional bond of union between those who were already , she hoped , linked together in their heartfelt desire to further and help , by all the means in their power , the work of the Girls'Friendly Society in this diocese . She would also express their sincere thanks to their kind friends of the clergy who had assisted and encouraged them , because such sanction was most valuable , and she hoped it would be continued . This was the
first occasion upon which , as the diocesan president uf the society , she had to present a report as to the progress of the work in the diocese , and she did so with much diffidence , as she felt that it could not be so full orso satisfactory as could be wished . If , as she believed , there was no diocese in England in which the work of befriending young girls was more needful than that of Liverpool , where they require more safeguards to hedge them in , where they should be earlier
Help For Friendless Girls In Liverpool.
taught the inestimable value of a pure life , and helped by healthy association and the kind word of a good and wise friend to induce them to keep in the straight path of virtue —if all this was the case , she thought they would require more energy , zeal , and heart in the good cause from their association . In their last diocesan committee meeting they had much discussion on the subject of " deputation work , " by which was meant the organisation of meetings all over
the diocese to explain their objects and aims , and to make clear the proper relations between " associates" and members , and the duties devolving upon the associates . She was very anxious to further this because she felt that more than half their want of energy resulted from ignorance and the lack of direction and advice . They were in need of funds , but she hoped that some practical suggestions adopted at the committee meeting- would assist them in that
direction . The diocesan eouncil had met in January and in October , and the executive committee in April and July . I hey had appointed a special committee at the last diocesan council to meet on Friday November 10 , to appoint the executive for the coming year , and also to revise and finally settle their rules , to have them ready for the next meeting in January . They now numbered eight sub-branches in the diocese , including new ones at Birkdale , Southport . For
the six branches already formed there were 107 working and 86 honorary associates , and 12 S 5 members . There were five diocesan associates and six unattached members . Classes for religious instruction were held in five and for secular instruction in three branches . A library had been started in the beginning of the year by a contribution from the central society in London , and several associates had made presents of books . On the recommendation of the
bishops , the S . P . C . K . had made a grant of £ 10 worth of books , while the Religious Tract Society allowed some books to be purchased at about one third the usual price . The head of the department for members in service reported that the principal registry work of the diocese had been carried on at" The Lodge , " 19 , St . James ' s-road , where the lady superintendent had been successful in placing eighty members , the greater number belonging to the diocese .
Premiums had been granted , at the recommendation of employers , to thirty-eight members who had joined before the rule substituting " cards of merit" for such premiums had been drawn up . Several youngmembershad received "cards of merit , " and a few were in training in industrial homes . There was not , so far , much to be said about the working of the society among mill and factory girls , but in Warrington a successful branch was being carried on , and efforts in
the same direction were being made in Prescot , St . Helens , and Qrmskirk . There was perhaps no class for whom the privileges of the society should be so valuable as for mill and factory girls , because the high wages they could earn at an early age made them singularly independent both of parents and employers , and enabled them to leave home and take lodgings for themselves . This independence , while making such a society as the Girls' Friendly Society ,
more needful for them than for those under supervision as servants or at their homes , was in itself a difficulty in the way of bringing them under any influence , whilst employers of large numbers of girls cannot possibly have control of them out of working hours , and object to any responsibility in the way of testimonials as to personal character , & c . Some employers , however , did much in the way of providing night and sewing schools , and it should be easy to
awaken in them an interest in the society and secure their subscriptions . As regarded Lancashire mill girls , experience had proved that , though they would be inclined to resent control or interference , they were peculiarly open to personal influence . It was a mistake , however , to enlist members as soon as a branch had been formed , and it was only after a considerable period of probation , with personal knowledge , that girls should be admitted as members .
During the year , eight members had received assistance from the sick fund , and three of them had been sent to convalescent hospitals with recommendations from subscribers . Their society were anxious to have the utility of this branch more thoroughly understood throughout the diocese , and they invited associates to procure orders for these convalescent institutions from their friends , while the members should be made to comprehend that at a
comparatively small cost they could secure a wholesome change and a rest for a weary or ailing body . In conclusion , her ladyship expressed a hope that they might make greater progress next year , and strive neither to faint nor fall , but press forward in the good work before them— " strong in the strength which God supplies through His Eternal Son . " Several other addresses were given by ladies , and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Countess of Lathom for presiding .
Scotland.
Scotland .
ROYAL ARCH . ABERDEEN . —Aberdeen Chapter ( No . 11 ) . — The centenary of this ancient chapter was celebrated in the Masonic Hall , on the 30 th ult ., when there was a large number of companions of the chapter and of the various chapters in Aberdeen present . Major Crombie , Prov . Grand Superintendent , presided , and installed the officebearers for the current year as follows : Comrjs . E . C .
Sylvester , 1 st Principal ; George Cheyne , Past 1 st Principal ; John Laing , 2 nd Principal ; Robert Milne , 3 rd Principal ; George Skakle , Scribe E . ; James Coue , Scribe N . ; Alex . M . Byres , Treas . ; Alex . I . McConnochie , 1 st = oj . ; Charles Shepherd , and Soj . ; and Andrew Stott , 3 idSoj . The chapter was then closed , and all the companions present adjourned to the banqueting-room adjoining , where
supper was laid . The newly-installed 1 st Principal occupied the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially drunk and responded to , interspersed wtth a few songs from some of the companions . The Aberdeen is the oldest chapter in the north of Scotland , satisfactory evidence having been produced that the Arch Degrees had been regularly given as far back as 1782
although there is good reason to believe that it had existed even earlier than that date . Unfortunately the earlier minute books have been lost , so its early history is a blank . Its fortunes have been varied , and latterly the chapter had almost ceased to exist ; but now , under new auspices , and with a large addition of affiliated members , there is every appearance that a prosperous time will be enjoyed under the Principalship of Comp . Sylvester .