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Mark Masonry.
Ret ? - ! Radway , S . D . ; Jacob Smith , J . D . ; Howes , I . G . ; Ding le *! Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler . The Installing Master concluded the ceremony by giving thc addresses to the yV . -M ., the Wardens , the Overseers , and the brethren , each 0 [ which elicited hearty cheers from those present . The yf . 1 , 1 . thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and after paying a high compliment to the Installing
Master as to the style in which he had inducted him into the first chair , proposed a vote of thanks to him , which was carried by acclamation , as also was a similar expression of kindly feeling towards Bro . Carey , I . P . M . The lodge having been closed , at eight o ' clock the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for a banquet , prepared by the host and Mrs . Rubie with their usual care . Musical arrangements had been made , which were well carried out
between the toasts by Bros . Reeves , Cater , ealkner , Braham , and others . When replying to the toast accorded to thc Installing Master , that brother took the opportunity formally to present to the W . M . a large Masonic chart , which he had himself prepared , not only as a compliment to the lodge , but also as a tribute of respect and personal regard for Bro . Cater . A most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren , who did not separate till midnight .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
A Provincial Grand Lodge meeting was held at the Crown Hotel , Penrith , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., by command of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , who intended to be present on the occasion , but for some unforeseen circumstances was
not able to attend . The Provincial Grand Lodge was therefore opened by Col . J . Whitwell , M . P ., R . W . D . Prov . Grand Master Cumberland and Westmorland ; Bro . W . Kirkbridge , P . G . Senior Warden ; Bro . Bowes , P . G . Junior Warden ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand officers . There were also present Bros . Lemon , P . G . Treas . ;
Gibson , P . G . Sec ; Kenworthy , P . P . G . J . W . ; McKay , P . M . ; Bintley , P . M . ; Holmes , P . M . ; Talbot , P . M . Ker . da Lodge ; J . R . Barron , W . M . 339 ; Thwaites , S . W . 339 ; Dixon , J . W . 339 ; Marshall , S . D . 339 ; Hetherington , J-D . 339 ; T . B . Arnison , Treas . 339 ; Kidd , I . G . 331 ) ; Whitehead , T . 339 ; Hall , 339 ; Pearson , 339 ; Godfrey , P . M . Underley Lodge ; Nelson , W . M . Kendal Lodge ;
Whitehead , P . M . Appleby Lodge ; Thornton , Sec . Keswick Lodge ; Lamonby , P . M . Cockermouth Lodge ; and brethren from other lodges in thc province , numberingaltogether about fifty . Business concluded , the brethren retired for luncheon , presided over by Bro . Col . Whitwell , M . P ., D . Prov . Grand Master .
After the minutes of the previous meeting at Kirkby Lonsdale had been read and confirmed , the dues from lodges and fees from officers were received . The next question was the " locale" for the annual provincial festival , in September , when Bro . Lamondy , P . M . and Secretary , Cockermouth , moved , and Bro . Evening , S . W . Cockermouth , seconded , a proposition in favour
of a meeting being held under the banner of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , Cockermouth , should thc same meet the approval of Lord Bective . Bro . Bowes having spoken in favour of thc proposition , it was agreed to , a letter from Whitwell Lodge , Millom , inviting Prov . Grand Lodge to
hold its meeting there being previously read . The last provincial meeting in Cockermouth took place twelve years ago , when the late Bro . Dykes , Dovenby Hall , was Prov . Grand Master , and on the forthcoming occasion it is proposed to consecrate thc new lodge premises in Station-street .
A motion by Bro . Lamonby , to abolish the fees of honour due from Stewards was negatived without a division . The Charity Committee ' s report was presented , including grants to Aged Masons and their widows , as also the announcement that a boy from Kendal had been elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in London .
After a special vote of thanks to the Earl and Countess oi Bective for their princely hospitality at Kirkby Lonsdale , last September , thc Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in ancient form . Col . Whitwell , in proposing " The Health of thc Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " mentioned that his
Royal Highness had appointed his brothers , the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold , Grand Senior and Junior Wardens . During the proceedings of the day a meeting of Royal Arch Masons was held , at which it was agreed to form a Royal Arch Province for the two counties , with the Earl of "" ective as Grand Superintendent .
Freemasonry In Sussex.
FREEMASONRY IN SUSSEX .
A change has recently taken place in the government w this province in consequence of the resignation of Lord Pelham as Prov . Grand Master . On the ist of the Present month notification was sent from Grand Lodge to ! he W . M . ' s of the province that H . R . H . thc M . W . G . M .
« ad been pleased to appoint Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , " ¦ "l ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for Sussex . We "i-Jerstand that this appointment has given universal " a Us ? action throughout the province . Sir Walter Burrell 5 well . known and popular throughout Sussex . He is Kenial i
an ( warm-hearted , and is very much atoned to Freemasonry , and has founded a lodge at uckfield j where he resides , the Ockenden Lodge , No . * " 5 i of which he was the first W . M ., three or four years ¦ >** Sir Walter has never missed a single meeting of the
Freemasonry In Sussex.
lodge since it was established . In connection with the lodge he has" formed a fund of benevolence , which has been so well supported by the members that already the W . M . is a life governor of each of the Masonic Institutions .
Sir Walter Burrell has appointed as his Deputy Pro ' vincial Grand Master Bro . John Henderson Scott , of Brighton . We have reason to believe that this appointment will also be well received by the brethren of the province . That Sir Walter Barrel ! has taken merit into consideration may be gathered from the following enumeration of what Bro . Scott has done during the last
twenty-four years . All his services have been entirely gratuitous . Bro . John H . Scott was initiated into Freemasonry in thc Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 271 , 3 ! Brighton , February 18 , 1853 . In 1854 he was appointed I . G ., and worked his way , filling every office in lodge up to the W . M . ' s chair , in which he was installed in 18 59 , again in 1865 ,
and for the third time in January of the present year , so that he is the present W . M . of the lodge . He has been a subscribing member of the Royal Clarence Lodge twenty-four years , and has held office either in lodge or chapter twenty-two years . He is hon member of the Royal Brunswick Lodge , 732 ; Ockenden Lodge , 14 6 * , ; Hova Er-clesia , 1466 ; Sackville , 1619 ; St .
Cecilia , 163 b . He has initiated , passed , and raised a large number of brethren . He has installed nineteen W . M . ' s , assisted at the consecration of thirteen new lodges , and worked every section of the Three Lectures . In the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex he was appointed Prov . G . S . Deacon in 18 59 and 1860 ; Prov . J . G . Warden in 1861 ; Prov . S . G . W . in 1865 , 1866 , and 1867 ;
Prov . G . Sec . in 1873 , 1 S 74 , 1 S 75 , ancl 1876 . In 1875 he was offered by Bro . Col . Dalbiac , thc then Prov . G . M . of Sussex , the office of Dep . Prov . G . M ., but declined on the plea of youth . He was appointed one of the Stewards for the Province of Sussex on the occasion of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M . at the Albert Hall , and was presented by the brethren of
the province with the commemoration jewel . In Royal Arch Masonry he was exalted in 1857 , and in 1859 was appointed E . of the Lennox Chapter , 271 . He has served the office of M . E . Z . twice , H . four times , J . three times . He is the father of the Sussex Chapter , 732 , of which he was first P . S . and M . E . Z . in 1868 . He was . the first M . E . Z . of the Cyrus Chapter , No . 38 , at Chichester ,
and received a handsome Past Principal's jewel for his services . He is an honorary member of the Cyrus Chapter , of the Hartington Chapter , No . 916 , Eastbourne ; and of thc Pavilion Chapter , No . 315 , Brighton . He has been twenty years a subscribing member of the Lennox Chapter , and eighteen years of the Sussex Chapter . He has installed , with three or four exceptions , every Principal in
the Lennox Chapter since 1862 , and several Principals in thc Sussex Chapter , and exaltecLtoo many companions to enumerate . He has assisted at the consecration of three chapters . Bro . Scott succeeds Bro . G . J . Fromer , P . G . D ., an old and distinguished member of the Royal Clarence Lodge for upwards of forty years . Bro . Fromer was appointed
Dep . Prov . G . M . for Sussex 186 5 , and since then almost the entire burden of the duties of Prov . G . M . have fal'en upon his shoulders . For the last two years he has been invested by Lord Pelham with full power to act for him and in his stead . His resignation has caused the deepest regret to the Masons of Sussex , and he carries with him into his well-earned retirement the love and esteem of every brother of thc province .
The late Southwark Conference created a demand for Compressed Tea beyond all expectations . Eminent Analysts declare it is only when tea is in its pure and native state that it will yeild to pressure under hydraulic power . The London and Provincial Press unhesitatingly assert that if you want a cup of tea in perfection it must be brewed from tea that has been
Compressed . Economists advocate thc use of Compressed Tea , and say if you want to get double the value out of your tea use it Compressed . Testimonials in thousands speak highly of the increased value and advantages in using the finely selected teas of thc Compressed Tea Company ( Limited ) . Families are making constant applications for the smallest wholesale quantity supplied , and say , " We
are compelled to send to the warehouse for Compressed Tea ; because the tradesmen in our locality appear to know nothing of it ; and as one pound weight of Compressed Tea goes as far as two pounds weight of loose tea , we hope you will supply us . " Sold in handsome cabinets—lib . 2 s . 6 d ., 2 lbs . 5 s ., 4 lbs . 10 s . —got up specially for thc Easter trade as samples , carriage free to any part of the kingdom . Works and Warehouse , 3 ( 1 ,
Southwarkstreet , London . Arrangements have been completed whereby Tea dealers can have there own blended and selected teas Compressed at a nominal cost per pound for compressing . All applications for Agencies for the sale of Compressed Tea , or from traders desirous of opening up wholesale depots for the sale of Compressed Tea throughout the kingdom , must be addressed to the Secreary .
w HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Rheumatism or Neuralgia Afl ' ections . —No diseases are more frequent , painful , or dilTicult to cure than these . From their attack no tissue of the human body is exempt , no age , sex , or calling secure . It is a blessing , however , to know that all these sullerings m ? y be completely ancl expeditiously subdued by Holloway ' s remedies . The Pills much
assist in banishing the tendency to rheumatism and similar painful disorders ; whilst the Ointment cures the local ailments , the Pills remove the constitutional disturbance and regulate the impaired function of every organ throughout the human body . The cure is neither temporary nor superficial , but permanent and complete , ancl thc disease rarely recurs , so perfect has been the purification performed by these searching preparations . —ADVT .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of the subscribers to this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , V . P ., presided . The other members present were—Bros . J . W . M . Dosell , Geo . Angold , Jesse Turner , H . Browse , John W . Dennison , A . H . Lilley , C . F . Matier , R . B . Webster , Rev . Dr . R . Morris ,
T . H . Turner , S . B . Wilson , Thos . Meggy , H . W . Hunt , W . Roebuck , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , W . F . Collard Moutrie , Joyce Murray , George J . Palmer , S . Rosenthal , Hyde Pullen , F . Adlard , J . G . Chancellor , Alfred Lamb , and F . Binckes , Secretary . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the following report of the House Committee on the question
of providing increased accommodation at the school , which was ordered at the last meeting of the General Committee to be printed and circulated , and its consideration adjourned to the present meeting , was brought up . We reprint it in order that every means may be possessed by the Craft at large to consider the matter . The House Committee , to whom by resolution , of the
Quarterly General Court , of Monday , 15 th January , 1877 , it was referred : — " To consider the entire question of increased accommodation at the Institution at Wood Green , and to report through the General Committee to a Quarterly General or Special General Court , " submit as follows : — They have carefully considered various suggested plans
for the contemplated enlargement , and are unanimously of opinion that the best and most feasible is that which provides for the removal of thc present laundry and drying ground , & c , and for the erection on thc site thereof of a spacious dining hall , 100 by 50 feet , extending from east to west , to which access may readily be attained , both through the present west ( kitchen ) corridor , and by means
of thc existing covered way from the school and class rooms in the main building . One prominent advantage of this locality for the dining hall is its propinquity to the kitchen , which it is believed by the annexation of the scullery adjoining will be amply sufficient for the cooking and supplies requisite for the fullest number of boys the increased premises
would be capable of accommodating . Scullery room would be found by a re-adjustment of the present storerooms and offices . The new block of buildings would cover an area of no by 55 feet , and would comprise three floors . It would start in a line from the eastern end of the new dining hall and extend northwards . On the ground floor would be commodious class
rooms , four in number , with assistant masters sittingroom , lavatory , cap-room , and other requisite premises , wilh convenient exit to closets , urinals , & c . Thc second and third floor would contain six dormitories , each for twenty boys , and assistant masters' bedrooms , assistant matron ' s bed-room , servants' bed-rooms , isolated , and with separate staircase . Thc number of boys thus provided for is 120 , in addition to the 184 in the main building .
The cost is estimated at about £ 22 , 000 , or perhaps may be more safely stated at £ 25 , 000 . ¦ In recommendation of this scheme , which may be thought by some to be more extensive than is absolutely required by present exigencies , it may be stated that to provide for a smaller number , say , seventy boys , would reduce the cost only about £ 30001
The question of annual maintenance of so large an addition to the present establishment has not been lost sight of by the Committee . It is one which deserves most serious consideration , and , at the first blush , would seem to present insuperable difficulties ; inasmuch as if the whole 120 boys were admitted as soon as the building was ready for their reception , the annual ordinary
expenditure could hardly be estimated at less than £ 12 , 000 , and might possibly exceed that amount , to say nothing of the sum required for " special expenditure , " which varies from year to year , the average probably being about £ 1000 . It must be remembered , however , that heavy and continuous as are the demands upon the resources of the Institution , there happily does not exist the necessity at
present for thc admission of extra boys to anything like the extent of those provided for , nor is it anticipated that such will be the case for some years to come . The Committee are of opinion that an addition of sixty boys will fairly meet the wants of the present generation , as it is not considered advisable , or for the interests of the Institution , that every boy qualified as a candidate under the laws of
the Institution should , as a matter of course , be admitted , or , indeed , that election of candidates should be rendered too easy , and indifference and carelessness in selection be thus fostered and encouraged . The enormous and rapid increase in the numerical strength of the Order is an admitted fact , as is also its advance in material prosperity , while the largely
augmented contributions in support of our Institution is a matter of heartfelt congratulation . The considerations arising out of this favourable condition of affairs are not without weight with the Committee , but they cannot forget the arduous labour of the [ last sixteen years in connection with this Institution , and how much has been done by the Craft at large in assisting them in bringing it to its present position .
The crucial question with the Committee is—Is thc Masonic body prepared to find the means necessary to carry out the proposed extension ? In the absence of a favourable response the Committee do not feel justified in undertaking so serious a responsibility , in comparatively so brief a period of the release of the Institution from the burden of debt , its invested capital being only £ 5000 , which on no account can they consent to be utilised for the object under consideration .
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Mark Masonry.
Ret ? - ! Radway , S . D . ; Jacob Smith , J . D . ; Howes , I . G . ; Ding le *! Steward ; Bigwood , Tyler . The Installing Master concluded the ceremony by giving thc addresses to the yV . -M ., the Wardens , the Overseers , and the brethren , each 0 [ which elicited hearty cheers from those present . The yf . 1 , 1 . thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and after paying a high compliment to the Installing
Master as to the style in which he had inducted him into the first chair , proposed a vote of thanks to him , which was carried by acclamation , as also was a similar expression of kindly feeling towards Bro . Carey , I . P . M . The lodge having been closed , at eight o ' clock the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for a banquet , prepared by the host and Mrs . Rubie with their usual care . Musical arrangements had been made , which were well carried out
between the toasts by Bros . Reeves , Cater , ealkner , Braham , and others . When replying to the toast accorded to thc Installing Master , that brother took the opportunity formally to present to the W . M . a large Masonic chart , which he had himself prepared , not only as a compliment to the lodge , but also as a tribute of respect and personal regard for Bro . Cater . A most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren , who did not separate till midnight .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
A Provincial Grand Lodge meeting was held at the Crown Hotel , Penrith , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., by command of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Bective , who intended to be present on the occasion , but for some unforeseen circumstances was
not able to attend . The Provincial Grand Lodge was therefore opened by Col . J . Whitwell , M . P ., R . W . D . Prov . Grand Master Cumberland and Westmorland ; Bro . W . Kirkbridge , P . G . Senior Warden ; Bro . Bowes , P . G . Junior Warden ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand officers . There were also present Bros . Lemon , P . G . Treas . ;
Gibson , P . G . Sec ; Kenworthy , P . P . G . J . W . ; McKay , P . M . ; Bintley , P . M . ; Holmes , P . M . ; Talbot , P . M . Ker . da Lodge ; J . R . Barron , W . M . 339 ; Thwaites , S . W . 339 ; Dixon , J . W . 339 ; Marshall , S . D . 339 ; Hetherington , J-D . 339 ; T . B . Arnison , Treas . 339 ; Kidd , I . G . 331 ) ; Whitehead , T . 339 ; Hall , 339 ; Pearson , 339 ; Godfrey , P . M . Underley Lodge ; Nelson , W . M . Kendal Lodge ;
Whitehead , P . M . Appleby Lodge ; Thornton , Sec . Keswick Lodge ; Lamonby , P . M . Cockermouth Lodge ; and brethren from other lodges in thc province , numberingaltogether about fifty . Business concluded , the brethren retired for luncheon , presided over by Bro . Col . Whitwell , M . P ., D . Prov . Grand Master .
After the minutes of the previous meeting at Kirkby Lonsdale had been read and confirmed , the dues from lodges and fees from officers were received . The next question was the " locale" for the annual provincial festival , in September , when Bro . Lamondy , P . M . and Secretary , Cockermouth , moved , and Bro . Evening , S . W . Cockermouth , seconded , a proposition in favour
of a meeting being held under the banner of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , Cockermouth , should thc same meet the approval of Lord Bective . Bro . Bowes having spoken in favour of thc proposition , it was agreed to , a letter from Whitwell Lodge , Millom , inviting Prov . Grand Lodge to
hold its meeting there being previously read . The last provincial meeting in Cockermouth took place twelve years ago , when the late Bro . Dykes , Dovenby Hall , was Prov . Grand Master , and on the forthcoming occasion it is proposed to consecrate thc new lodge premises in Station-street .
A motion by Bro . Lamonby , to abolish the fees of honour due from Stewards was negatived without a division . The Charity Committee ' s report was presented , including grants to Aged Masons and their widows , as also the announcement that a boy from Kendal had been elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in London .
After a special vote of thanks to the Earl and Countess oi Bective for their princely hospitality at Kirkby Lonsdale , last September , thc Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in ancient form . Col . Whitwell , in proposing " The Health of thc Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " mentioned that his
Royal Highness had appointed his brothers , the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold , Grand Senior and Junior Wardens . During the proceedings of the day a meeting of Royal Arch Masons was held , at which it was agreed to form a Royal Arch Province for the two counties , with the Earl of "" ective as Grand Superintendent .
Freemasonry In Sussex.
FREEMASONRY IN SUSSEX .
A change has recently taken place in the government w this province in consequence of the resignation of Lord Pelham as Prov . Grand Master . On the ist of the Present month notification was sent from Grand Lodge to ! he W . M . ' s of the province that H . R . H . thc M . W . G . M .
« ad been pleased to appoint Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , " ¦ "l ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for Sussex . We "i-Jerstand that this appointment has given universal " a Us ? action throughout the province . Sir Walter Burrell 5 well . known and popular throughout Sussex . He is Kenial i
an ( warm-hearted , and is very much atoned to Freemasonry , and has founded a lodge at uckfield j where he resides , the Ockenden Lodge , No . * " 5 i of which he was the first W . M ., three or four years ¦ >** Sir Walter has never missed a single meeting of the
Freemasonry In Sussex.
lodge since it was established . In connection with the lodge he has" formed a fund of benevolence , which has been so well supported by the members that already the W . M . is a life governor of each of the Masonic Institutions .
Sir Walter Burrell has appointed as his Deputy Pro ' vincial Grand Master Bro . John Henderson Scott , of Brighton . We have reason to believe that this appointment will also be well received by the brethren of the province . That Sir Walter Barrel ! has taken merit into consideration may be gathered from the following enumeration of what Bro . Scott has done during the last
twenty-four years . All his services have been entirely gratuitous . Bro . John H . Scott was initiated into Freemasonry in thc Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 271 , 3 ! Brighton , February 18 , 1853 . In 1854 he was appointed I . G ., and worked his way , filling every office in lodge up to the W . M . ' s chair , in which he was installed in 18 59 , again in 1865 ,
and for the third time in January of the present year , so that he is the present W . M . of the lodge . He has been a subscribing member of the Royal Clarence Lodge twenty-four years , and has held office either in lodge or chapter twenty-two years . He is hon member of the Royal Brunswick Lodge , 732 ; Ockenden Lodge , 14 6 * , ; Hova Er-clesia , 1466 ; Sackville , 1619 ; St .
Cecilia , 163 b . He has initiated , passed , and raised a large number of brethren . He has installed nineteen W . M . ' s , assisted at the consecration of thirteen new lodges , and worked every section of the Three Lectures . In the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex he was appointed Prov . G . S . Deacon in 18 59 and 1860 ; Prov . J . G . Warden in 1861 ; Prov . S . G . W . in 1865 , 1866 , and 1867 ;
Prov . G . Sec . in 1873 , 1 S 74 , 1 S 75 , ancl 1876 . In 1875 he was offered by Bro . Col . Dalbiac , thc then Prov . G . M . of Sussex , the office of Dep . Prov . G . M ., but declined on the plea of youth . He was appointed one of the Stewards for the Province of Sussex on the occasion of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M . at the Albert Hall , and was presented by the brethren of
the province with the commemoration jewel . In Royal Arch Masonry he was exalted in 1857 , and in 1859 was appointed E . of the Lennox Chapter , 271 . He has served the office of M . E . Z . twice , H . four times , J . three times . He is the father of the Sussex Chapter , 732 , of which he was first P . S . and M . E . Z . in 1868 . He was . the first M . E . Z . of the Cyrus Chapter , No . 38 , at Chichester ,
and received a handsome Past Principal's jewel for his services . He is an honorary member of the Cyrus Chapter , of the Hartington Chapter , No . 916 , Eastbourne ; and of thc Pavilion Chapter , No . 315 , Brighton . He has been twenty years a subscribing member of the Lennox Chapter , and eighteen years of the Sussex Chapter . He has installed , with three or four exceptions , every Principal in
the Lennox Chapter since 1862 , and several Principals in thc Sussex Chapter , and exaltecLtoo many companions to enumerate . He has assisted at the consecration of three chapters . Bro . Scott succeeds Bro . G . J . Fromer , P . G . D ., an old and distinguished member of the Royal Clarence Lodge for upwards of forty years . Bro . Fromer was appointed
Dep . Prov . G . M . for Sussex 186 5 , and since then almost the entire burden of the duties of Prov . G . M . have fal'en upon his shoulders . For the last two years he has been invested by Lord Pelham with full power to act for him and in his stead . His resignation has caused the deepest regret to the Masons of Sussex , and he carries with him into his well-earned retirement the love and esteem of every brother of thc province .
The late Southwark Conference created a demand for Compressed Tea beyond all expectations . Eminent Analysts declare it is only when tea is in its pure and native state that it will yeild to pressure under hydraulic power . The London and Provincial Press unhesitatingly assert that if you want a cup of tea in perfection it must be brewed from tea that has been
Compressed . Economists advocate thc use of Compressed Tea , and say if you want to get double the value out of your tea use it Compressed . Testimonials in thousands speak highly of the increased value and advantages in using the finely selected teas of thc Compressed Tea Company ( Limited ) . Families are making constant applications for the smallest wholesale quantity supplied , and say , " We
are compelled to send to the warehouse for Compressed Tea ; because the tradesmen in our locality appear to know nothing of it ; and as one pound weight of Compressed Tea goes as far as two pounds weight of loose tea , we hope you will supply us . " Sold in handsome cabinets—lib . 2 s . 6 d ., 2 lbs . 5 s ., 4 lbs . 10 s . —got up specially for thc Easter trade as samples , carriage free to any part of the kingdom . Works and Warehouse , 3 ( 1 ,
Southwarkstreet , London . Arrangements have been completed whereby Tea dealers can have there own blended and selected teas Compressed at a nominal cost per pound for compressing . All applications for Agencies for the sale of Compressed Tea , or from traders desirous of opening up wholesale depots for the sale of Compressed Tea throughout the kingdom , must be addressed to the Secreary .
w HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Rheumatism or Neuralgia Afl ' ections . —No diseases are more frequent , painful , or dilTicult to cure than these . From their attack no tissue of the human body is exempt , no age , sex , or calling secure . It is a blessing , however , to know that all these sullerings m ? y be completely ancl expeditiously subdued by Holloway ' s remedies . The Pills much
assist in banishing the tendency to rheumatism and similar painful disorders ; whilst the Ointment cures the local ailments , the Pills remove the constitutional disturbance and regulate the impaired function of every organ throughout the human body . The cure is neither temporary nor superficial , but permanent and complete , ancl thc disease rarely recurs , so perfect has been the purification performed by these searching preparations . —ADVT .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of the subscribers to this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , V . P ., presided . The other members present were—Bros . J . W . M . Dosell , Geo . Angold , Jesse Turner , H . Browse , John W . Dennison , A . H . Lilley , C . F . Matier , R . B . Webster , Rev . Dr . R . Morris ,
T . H . Turner , S . B . Wilson , Thos . Meggy , H . W . Hunt , W . Roebuck , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , W . F . Collard Moutrie , Joyce Murray , George J . Palmer , S . Rosenthal , Hyde Pullen , F . Adlard , J . G . Chancellor , Alfred Lamb , and F . Binckes , Secretary . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the following report of the House Committee on the question
of providing increased accommodation at the school , which was ordered at the last meeting of the General Committee to be printed and circulated , and its consideration adjourned to the present meeting , was brought up . We reprint it in order that every means may be possessed by the Craft at large to consider the matter . The House Committee , to whom by resolution , of the
Quarterly General Court , of Monday , 15 th January , 1877 , it was referred : — " To consider the entire question of increased accommodation at the Institution at Wood Green , and to report through the General Committee to a Quarterly General or Special General Court , " submit as follows : — They have carefully considered various suggested plans
for the contemplated enlargement , and are unanimously of opinion that the best and most feasible is that which provides for the removal of thc present laundry and drying ground , & c , and for the erection on thc site thereof of a spacious dining hall , 100 by 50 feet , extending from east to west , to which access may readily be attained , both through the present west ( kitchen ) corridor , and by means
of thc existing covered way from the school and class rooms in the main building . One prominent advantage of this locality for the dining hall is its propinquity to the kitchen , which it is believed by the annexation of the scullery adjoining will be amply sufficient for the cooking and supplies requisite for the fullest number of boys the increased premises
would be capable of accommodating . Scullery room would be found by a re-adjustment of the present storerooms and offices . The new block of buildings would cover an area of no by 55 feet , and would comprise three floors . It would start in a line from the eastern end of the new dining hall and extend northwards . On the ground floor would be commodious class
rooms , four in number , with assistant masters sittingroom , lavatory , cap-room , and other requisite premises , wilh convenient exit to closets , urinals , & c . Thc second and third floor would contain six dormitories , each for twenty boys , and assistant masters' bedrooms , assistant matron ' s bed-room , servants' bed-rooms , isolated , and with separate staircase . Thc number of boys thus provided for is 120 , in addition to the 184 in the main building .
The cost is estimated at about £ 22 , 000 , or perhaps may be more safely stated at £ 25 , 000 . ¦ In recommendation of this scheme , which may be thought by some to be more extensive than is absolutely required by present exigencies , it may be stated that to provide for a smaller number , say , seventy boys , would reduce the cost only about £ 30001
The question of annual maintenance of so large an addition to the present establishment has not been lost sight of by the Committee . It is one which deserves most serious consideration , and , at the first blush , would seem to present insuperable difficulties ; inasmuch as if the whole 120 boys were admitted as soon as the building was ready for their reception , the annual ordinary
expenditure could hardly be estimated at less than £ 12 , 000 , and might possibly exceed that amount , to say nothing of the sum required for " special expenditure , " which varies from year to year , the average probably being about £ 1000 . It must be remembered , however , that heavy and continuous as are the demands upon the resources of the Institution , there happily does not exist the necessity at
present for thc admission of extra boys to anything like the extent of those provided for , nor is it anticipated that such will be the case for some years to come . The Committee are of opinion that an addition of sixty boys will fairly meet the wants of the present generation , as it is not considered advisable , or for the interests of the Institution , that every boy qualified as a candidate under the laws of
the Institution should , as a matter of course , be admitted , or , indeed , that election of candidates should be rendered too easy , and indifference and carelessness in selection be thus fostered and encouraged . The enormous and rapid increase in the numerical strength of the Order is an admitted fact , as is also its advance in material prosperity , while the largely
augmented contributions in support of our Institution is a matter of heartfelt congratulation . The considerations arising out of this favourable condition of affairs are not without weight with the Committee , but they cannot forget the arduous labour of the [ last sixteen years in connection with this Institution , and how much has been done by the Craft at large in assisting them in bringing it to its present position .
The crucial question with the Committee is—Is thc Masonic body prepared to find the means necessary to carry out the proposed extension ? In the absence of a favourable response the Committee do not feel justified in undertaking so serious a responsibility , in comparatively so brief a period of the release of the Institution from the burden of debt , its invested capital being only £ 5000 , which on no account can they consent to be utilised for the object under consideration .