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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
Bro . BELTON insisted that there was no motion before the Court . Bro . GODSON agreed that as the motion stood on the paper it was unwise . Bro . HOGARD said it was unworkable . Bro . GODSON observed that in the motion nothing was said about the first three years . The four would go out the first year .
Bro . BINCKES said no . Whatever Committee was elected next June would continue for three years . Bro . HOGARD remarked that , that being the case , some would be elected for six and others for nine years . Bro . BELTON suggested that Bro . Stewart should redraft his motion , and submit it at the next meeting .
Bro . WEBB hoped Bro . Stewart would drop it , and not bring it forward again . There were a large number of supporters of the Institution who could not attend that meeting , butwho had confidence in others . If there could be a means adopted or inducing members lo attend more frequently it would be beneficial . His idea , and the idea of those to whom he had spoken on the subject , was that the proposition before the meeting would reduce the House Committee to the position of a vestry . So long as the
Committee did their duty there was no fear of their being rejected at the election . If a change did occur it might be to the advantage of the Institution , and he approved himself of a little new blood . He hoped the Court would not adopt the motion . If it was persisted in it would meet with very strong opposition , as being detrimental to the Institution , and if it was carried many subscribers would cease to take interest in the Institution . The object should be to get people lo take greater interest in it .
Bro . E . M . MONEY proposed that four should retire at the end of the first year , the four lo be decided by ballot , but to be re-eligible . Bro . RAYNHAM STEWART said he would leave the law as it now stood . Bro . SCURRAII would ask whether the present system of balloting for members of the House Committee annually had not been found beneficial . As far as he could gather from information he had tried to obtain , it had
given every satisfaction , not only to the General Committee of the Boys ' School , but to the subscribers generally ; and he thought they ought to be very careful how they made any alteration in that Committee , because they might give offence to some strong supporter of the School outside the Committee . He believed that if the Committee to be elected next June was to
be in power three years it would be most detrimental to the best interests of the Institution , and he for one would be very sorry to see it carried . If there was any reason for an alteration let Bro . Stewart or some one say what it was , but if there was no reason let the law stand as it now was . He decidedly opposed it . Bro . R . STEWART said he felt it was for the benefit of the School . It
was true the present system had worked well ; but it might not always be so . A man might be elected , and turned off at the end of 12 months . The motion was carried by 10 votes to S . Bro . BELTON demanded a poll , which was resisted by Bro . STEWART . Bro . WEBB said the numbers were too small on a question of such vital importance . It should be advertised for confirmation at next Quarterl y Court . He should give notice of amendment that the resolution be not confirmed .
Bro . R . STEWART said that at the meeting in April they would have a large number of brethren present , and it would be then seen what they said about it . The CHAIRMAN thought four should go off every year . The remainder would be acquainted with their duties .
Bro . BINCKES , in answer to a question as to what was the average attendance of the members of the House Committee , said the average was more than three-quarters of the whole number . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of Prudence, No. 2114, At Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF PRUDENCE , No . 2114 , AT LIVERPOOL .
The consecration of the Lodge of Prudence , No . 2114 , which took place place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., created an unusual amount of interest , and attracted a more influential assembly of Masons than any which has been witnessed for a longtime in this city . The novel feature of the " Prudence " is that it will be conducted on temperance principles—that is to say , no intoxicating liquors will be allowed to be
consumed at refreshment by members of the lodge . A similar regulation is a conspicuous feature of the Wolseley Lodge , ' No . 1993 , Manchester , consecrated by the distinguished general after whom it is named some two years ago , ai ; d the success which has attended its existence fully warrants the Liverpool brethren in following the example set them by Manchester
Freemasons . The Wolseley Lodge now numbers about 100 members , and judging from the success which marked the inauguration of the " Prudence " it is certain that its existence will be one of continued prosperity . Several enthusiastic Freemasons are closely identified with its inauguration and interests ^ and the first meeting was in every respect of a most hopeful and promising character .
About 100 brethren were present to witness the impressive ceremony , among these being—Bros . Lord Claud J . Hamilton , M . P ., 251 ( Abercorn Lodge , Ireland ); VV . Goodacre , P . G . Sec , acting P . G . M . ; E . Pierpoint , P . G . J . W . ; J . D . Murray , P . G . D . C . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Harold Wyatt , P . G . A . Sec . ; W . C . Tirwin , P . P . G . A . Sec ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C . ; Rev . R . F . Leslie , i
r . u .,. ; K . i-oote , P . ti . Treas . ; I . H . Barrow , P . G . S . D . ; I . Beesley , P . G . S . D . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Cain , P . G . Stwd . ; R . Williams , P . G . S . B . ; John Cobham , P . G . S . D . ; G . Morgan , PG . J . D . ; T . Whitehead , P . G . S . ; John Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; H . S . Lacy , P . P . G . D . C ; T . Salter , P . P . G . S . D . j Robert Martin , P . P . G . T . ; John Whalley , P . P . G . D . C ; Maurice Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C . ; H . Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Ripley , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; J . M . Smythe , P . M . oS ( I . C . ); S . Havnes . P . M . I ? J ? : R . White . W . M . 2 . 11 : 1 . Platts . W . M . UMI
W . H . Hignett , W . M . 1547 ; T . H . W . Walker , W . M . 1 C 7 S ; H . Darbyshire , P . M . ' 993 ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1993 ; R . G . Bradley , W . M . 249 ; J . Hocken , P . M . 6 73 ; John Brotherton , I . P . M . 241 ; R . Harley , P . M . 1473 ; and R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 . The chair was taken b y Bro . W . Goodacre , P . P . G . R ., P . G . Secretary , acting as Consecrating Officer , supported by Bros . R . Pierpoint , P . G . J . W . ( acting S . W . ); J . T . Callow . P . P . G . T . ( acting J . W . ); J . H . Barrow , P . G . S . D . ( acting P . G . Sec . ); I . D . Murray , P . G . D . C . ( acting D . C . ); and M . Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C . ( acting I . G . )
the acting W . M ., on opening the lodge , addressed the brethren on the " ittire of the meeting , after which the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . R . Leslie , offered up prayer . The founders of the lodge were then ranged » n order as follows ; Bros . J . Duncan , jun ., 1547 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Robt . Foote , \ S 05 , P . G . T . ; H . J . Nicholls , 2042 ; R . Ripley , 1547 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Malcolm Guthrie , J . W . 1547 ; and H , G . Isaacs , 1547 .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of Prudence, No. 2114, At Liverpool.
The acting P . G . Sec . read the petition and warrant , and the brethren approved the same , alter which an oration was delivered by the P . P . G . C , Bro . H , G . Vernon . The P . G . Sec . then proceeded with the ceremony of consecration in the usual form , with corn , oil , wine , and salt , the P . G . Chap , giving the appropriate passages of Hol y Writ . At the conclusion , Bro . John Duncan , jun ., W . M . designate , was presented to the Consecrating Officer for installation by Bros . Murray and Ri pley , and worthily installed as the first W . M .
The following officers were afterwards invested : Bros . R . Foote S W . ; H . J . Nicholls , J . W . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , Treas . ( by proxy ); H . G . Isaac , J . D . ; and W . H . Ball was elected T yler . The following are the other officers who will be invested at the first regular meeting of the lodge : Bros . J . M . Smythe , I . P . M . ; R . Ri pley , D . C ; Simon ' jude , SecP ; George Williams , S . D . ; J . G . Langley , I . G . ; B . E . Bailey , J . P . Elson , and J . Bain , Stewards . Four gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and nearly 40 joining members were nominated . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Consecrating Officer , Bro . Goodacre .
The brethren afterwards dined together in the large banqucting-room , where they were well cared for b y Bro . Casey , the House Steward . The music during the consecration was by the late Bro . J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O ., the anthem being by Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., and both these and the afterdinner music were effectivel y given by Bros . J . Busfield , W . Lewis , W . H . Quaylc , Woose )' , C . Burchall , J . Queen , J . Eddington , J . Onayle , 11 . J , Nicholls , and J . G . Forsyth . Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., officiated at the organ .
Grand Council Royal And Select Masters.
GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales was held at the Masonic Hall , S . \ , Red Lion-square , W . C , on Thursday , the 7 th instant . In the unavoidable absence of M . P . Comp . the Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., Grand Master , the chair was taken by R . P . Comp . T . C . Walls , D . G . M . ; there being present Comps . C F .
Matier , P . G . D . M ., G . Recorder ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A . G . Chaplain ; Frederic Davison , G . Treas . ; B . R . Bryant , G . Lecturer ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C ; Baron de Ferricres , P . G . I . M . ; Charles H . Driver , P . G . C . W E . F . Storr , P . G . Marshal ; j . L . Mather , Robert Roy , R . P . Spice , J . Brittain , James Moon , George Graveley , F . dwin Storr , and E . J . Mills , Sentinel .
G . Council having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , M . 111 . Comp . the Rev . Canon G . Raymond PortaL M . A ., the only nomination for the office of M . P . G . M ., was declared duly elected , and was proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The GRAND RECORDER read a full and interesting report , in which the
progress and present position of the Cryptic Rite were clearly defined , and also the usual statement of account b y the Grand Treasurer for the past year , showing a balance in favour of the G . Council of £ iq us . ( id . On the motion of Comp . J . L . MATHER , seconded by Comp . C . H . DRIVER , the report and statement were accepted and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes .
On the proposition of the D . G . M ., seconded by Comp . the Baron de FERRIERES , Comp . Frederic Davison was unanimousl y re-elected Grand Treasurer . The D . G . M ., Comp . T . C WALLS , said that he had received the commands of the M . P . G . M . to appoint the following companions as G . Officers for the ensuing year , and those of them who were present were invested and
saluted accordingly , viz . : — Comp . T . C Walls ... ... ... ... D . G . M . „ Alfred Williams ... ... ... G . 111 . M . „ James Moon ... ... .,, ... P . Con . of W . „ Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A . ... ... ) ,-, „ . . . „ Rev . S . Maude , M . A . ... ... ] G . Chaplains . ,, Frederic Davison ,., ... ,,, G . Treas . „ C F . Matier , P . D . G . M ., ... ... ... G . Recorder . „ Robert Berridge ,,. ... ... G . D . C . „ Henry J . Lardner ... ... ,,, G . A . D . C . „ J . Laurence Mather ... ... ... G . C . Gds . „ J . D . Murray ... ... ... ... G . CCouncillof „ B . R . Bryant ... ... . ... ,., G . Lecturer . ,, F . A . Huet ... ... ... ... } „ George Graveley ... ... ,,. i G . Marshals . „ Edwin Storr ... ... ... .., ) „ R . D . Fracis ,.. ,, . ... ,,. •) n Ct . „ J . Brittain ... ... ... ... > G - Stewards . . „ E . J . Mills ... ... ... ... G . Sentinel .
Other business of a formal character having been disposed of , Grand Council was closed in due form . We append in full the report presented by the Grand Recorder and adopted by the Grand Council , as stated above . The Council have great pleasure in announcing that the Most Illustrious Grand Master , the Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., has consented to allow himself to be nominated for a further period of three years .
The Grand Masters' Council , No . 1 , and St . John ' s Council , No . S , have increased their numbers—the former by 17 , and the latter by five , making a total of 22 certificates issued since last report ; the number of registered preceptories being now 307 . The Council regret that most of the other councils are practically dormant , no returns having been made for years by Macdonald , 3 ; Mark , 4 ; Sincerity , 6 ; Premier West of England , 7 ; Raymond Portal , 9 ; and Melita , 10 . It is confidently anticipated that the Constantine , 2 , and the Carnarvon , 5 , will be speedily revived , and
there is a strongly expressed desire to establish a council in the Midlands . The State Grand Councils of America are on terms of amity and concord with this Grand Council , and the Most 111 . G . M ., Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., has accepted the office of Representative of the General Grand Council of the United States . This Grand Council is at present represented near the following Grand Councils : — General Grand Council , U . S . A ., Illinois , Louisiana , Maryland , Missouri , New Jersey , Tennessee , Ohio , Kentucky , Rhode Island , Massachusetts , Minnesota , Michigan , New
York , Ontario , Pennsylvania , Vermont , and Scotland , and the cordial thanks of the Grand Council are due to these Grand Bodies for copies of their proceedings . The Council regret to say that , by the failure of Messrs . Ridgway and Son ? , a loss ot £ 33 os . Sd . has been incurred . The present financial position is as follows : — Balance from last Account ... £ 2 6 6 Postage and Small Expenses-Cash received to date 19 11 6 Two years £ 2 0 (> In hands of Grand Treasurer 10 11 6 "
£ 21 iS o £ 21 18 o Audited and approved , 7 th Jannary , iSSC , T . C . WALLS , 7 , „ ,. , ROBT . BERRIDGE . j Auditors .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
Bro . BELTON insisted that there was no motion before the Court . Bro . GODSON agreed that as the motion stood on the paper it was unwise . Bro . HOGARD said it was unworkable . Bro . GODSON observed that in the motion nothing was said about the first three years . The four would go out the first year .
Bro . BINCKES said no . Whatever Committee was elected next June would continue for three years . Bro . HOGARD remarked that , that being the case , some would be elected for six and others for nine years . Bro . BELTON suggested that Bro . Stewart should redraft his motion , and submit it at the next meeting .
Bro . WEBB hoped Bro . Stewart would drop it , and not bring it forward again . There were a large number of supporters of the Institution who could not attend that meeting , butwho had confidence in others . If there could be a means adopted or inducing members lo attend more frequently it would be beneficial . His idea , and the idea of those to whom he had spoken on the subject , was that the proposition before the meeting would reduce the House Committee to the position of a vestry . So long as the
Committee did their duty there was no fear of their being rejected at the election . If a change did occur it might be to the advantage of the Institution , and he approved himself of a little new blood . He hoped the Court would not adopt the motion . If it was persisted in it would meet with very strong opposition , as being detrimental to the Institution , and if it was carried many subscribers would cease to take interest in the Institution . The object should be to get people lo take greater interest in it .
Bro . E . M . MONEY proposed that four should retire at the end of the first year , the four lo be decided by ballot , but to be re-eligible . Bro . RAYNHAM STEWART said he would leave the law as it now stood . Bro . SCURRAII would ask whether the present system of balloting for members of the House Committee annually had not been found beneficial . As far as he could gather from information he had tried to obtain , it had
given every satisfaction , not only to the General Committee of the Boys ' School , but to the subscribers generally ; and he thought they ought to be very careful how they made any alteration in that Committee , because they might give offence to some strong supporter of the School outside the Committee . He believed that if the Committee to be elected next June was to
be in power three years it would be most detrimental to the best interests of the Institution , and he for one would be very sorry to see it carried . If there was any reason for an alteration let Bro . Stewart or some one say what it was , but if there was no reason let the law stand as it now was . He decidedly opposed it . Bro . R . STEWART said he felt it was for the benefit of the School . It
was true the present system had worked well ; but it might not always be so . A man might be elected , and turned off at the end of 12 months . The motion was carried by 10 votes to S . Bro . BELTON demanded a poll , which was resisted by Bro . STEWART . Bro . WEBB said the numbers were too small on a question of such vital importance . It should be advertised for confirmation at next Quarterl y Court . He should give notice of amendment that the resolution be not confirmed .
Bro . R . STEWART said that at the meeting in April they would have a large number of brethren present , and it would be then seen what they said about it . The CHAIRMAN thought four should go off every year . The remainder would be acquainted with their duties .
Bro . BINCKES , in answer to a question as to what was the average attendance of the members of the House Committee , said the average was more than three-quarters of the whole number . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of Prudence, No. 2114, At Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF PRUDENCE , No . 2114 , AT LIVERPOOL .
The consecration of the Lodge of Prudence , No . 2114 , which took place place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., created an unusual amount of interest , and attracted a more influential assembly of Masons than any which has been witnessed for a longtime in this city . The novel feature of the " Prudence " is that it will be conducted on temperance principles—that is to say , no intoxicating liquors will be allowed to be
consumed at refreshment by members of the lodge . A similar regulation is a conspicuous feature of the Wolseley Lodge , ' No . 1993 , Manchester , consecrated by the distinguished general after whom it is named some two years ago , ai ; d the success which has attended its existence fully warrants the Liverpool brethren in following the example set them by Manchester
Freemasons . The Wolseley Lodge now numbers about 100 members , and judging from the success which marked the inauguration of the " Prudence " it is certain that its existence will be one of continued prosperity . Several enthusiastic Freemasons are closely identified with its inauguration and interests ^ and the first meeting was in every respect of a most hopeful and promising character .
About 100 brethren were present to witness the impressive ceremony , among these being—Bros . Lord Claud J . Hamilton , M . P ., 251 ( Abercorn Lodge , Ireland ); VV . Goodacre , P . G . Sec , acting P . G . M . ; E . Pierpoint , P . G . J . W . ; J . D . Murray , P . G . D . C . ; Richard Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Harold Wyatt , P . G . A . Sec . ; W . C . Tirwin , P . P . G . A . Sec ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C . ; Rev . R . F . Leslie , i
r . u .,. ; K . i-oote , P . ti . Treas . ; I . H . Barrow , P . G . S . D . ; I . Beesley , P . G . S . D . ; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Cain , P . G . Stwd . ; R . Williams , P . G . S . B . ; John Cobham , P . G . S . D . ; G . Morgan , PG . J . D . ; T . Whitehead , P . G . S . ; John Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; H . S . Lacy , P . P . G . D . C ; T . Salter , P . P . G . S . D . j Robert Martin , P . P . G . T . ; John Whalley , P . P . G . D . C ; Maurice Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C . ; H . Williams , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Ripley , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; J . M . Smythe , P . M . oS ( I . C . ); S . Havnes . P . M . I ? J ? : R . White . W . M . 2 . 11 : 1 . Platts . W . M . UMI
W . H . Hignett , W . M . 1547 ; T . H . W . Walker , W . M . 1 C 7 S ; H . Darbyshire , P . M . ' 993 ; D . Edwards , P . M . 1993 ; R . G . Bradley , W . M . 249 ; J . Hocken , P . M . 6 73 ; John Brotherton , I . P . M . 241 ; R . Harley , P . M . 1473 ; and R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 . The chair was taken b y Bro . W . Goodacre , P . P . G . R ., P . G . Secretary , acting as Consecrating Officer , supported by Bros . R . Pierpoint , P . G . J . W . ( acting S . W . ); J . T . Callow . P . P . G . T . ( acting J . W . ); J . H . Barrow , P . G . S . D . ( acting P . G . Sec . ); I . D . Murray , P . G . D . C . ( acting D . C . ); and M . Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C . ( acting I . G . )
the acting W . M ., on opening the lodge , addressed the brethren on the " ittire of the meeting , after which the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . R . Leslie , offered up prayer . The founders of the lodge were then ranged » n order as follows ; Bros . J . Duncan , jun ., 1547 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Robt . Foote , \ S 05 , P . G . T . ; H . J . Nicholls , 2042 ; R . Ripley , 1547 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Malcolm Guthrie , J . W . 1547 ; and H , G . Isaacs , 1547 .
Consecration Of The Lodge Of Prudence, No. 2114, At Liverpool.
The acting P . G . Sec . read the petition and warrant , and the brethren approved the same , alter which an oration was delivered by the P . P . G . C , Bro . H , G . Vernon . The P . G . Sec . then proceeded with the ceremony of consecration in the usual form , with corn , oil , wine , and salt , the P . G . Chap , giving the appropriate passages of Hol y Writ . At the conclusion , Bro . John Duncan , jun ., W . M . designate , was presented to the Consecrating Officer for installation by Bros . Murray and Ri pley , and worthily installed as the first W . M .
The following officers were afterwards invested : Bros . R . Foote S W . ; H . J . Nicholls , J . W . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , Treas . ( by proxy ); H . G . Isaac , J . D . ; and W . H . Ball was elected T yler . The following are the other officers who will be invested at the first regular meeting of the lodge : Bros . J . M . Smythe , I . P . M . ; R . Ri pley , D . C ; Simon ' jude , SecP ; George Williams , S . D . ; J . G . Langley , I . G . ; B . E . Bailey , J . P . Elson , and J . Bain , Stewards . Four gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and nearly 40 joining members were nominated . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Consecrating Officer , Bro . Goodacre .
The brethren afterwards dined together in the large banqucting-room , where they were well cared for b y Bro . Casey , the House Steward . The music during the consecration was by the late Bro . J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O ., the anthem being by Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., and both these and the afterdinner music were effectivel y given by Bros . J . Busfield , W . Lewis , W . H . Quaylc , Woose )' , C . Burchall , J . Queen , J . Eddington , J . Onayle , 11 . J , Nicholls , and J . G . Forsyth . Bro . J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., officiated at the organ .
Grand Council Royal And Select Masters.
GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales was held at the Masonic Hall , S . \ , Red Lion-square , W . C , on Thursday , the 7 th instant . In the unavoidable absence of M . P . Comp . the Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., Grand Master , the chair was taken by R . P . Comp . T . C . Walls , D . G . M . ; there being present Comps . C F .
Matier , P . G . D . M ., G . Recorder ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A . G . Chaplain ; Frederic Davison , G . Treas . ; B . R . Bryant , G . Lecturer ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C ; Baron de Ferricres , P . G . I . M . ; Charles H . Driver , P . G . C . W E . F . Storr , P . G . Marshal ; j . L . Mather , Robert Roy , R . P . Spice , J . Brittain , James Moon , George Graveley , F . dwin Storr , and E . J . Mills , Sentinel .
G . Council having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , M . 111 . Comp . the Rev . Canon G . Raymond PortaL M . A ., the only nomination for the office of M . P . G . M ., was declared duly elected , and was proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The GRAND RECORDER read a full and interesting report , in which the
progress and present position of the Cryptic Rite were clearly defined , and also the usual statement of account b y the Grand Treasurer for the past year , showing a balance in favour of the G . Council of £ iq us . ( id . On the motion of Comp . J . L . MATHER , seconded by Comp . C . H . DRIVER , the report and statement were accepted and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes .
On the proposition of the D . G . M ., seconded by Comp . the Baron de FERRIERES , Comp . Frederic Davison was unanimousl y re-elected Grand Treasurer . The D . G . M ., Comp . T . C WALLS , said that he had received the commands of the M . P . G . M . to appoint the following companions as G . Officers for the ensuing year , and those of them who were present were invested and
saluted accordingly , viz . : — Comp . T . C Walls ... ... ... ... D . G . M . „ Alfred Williams ... ... ... G . 111 . M . „ James Moon ... ... .,, ... P . Con . of W . „ Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A . ... ... ) ,-, „ . . . „ Rev . S . Maude , M . A . ... ... ] G . Chaplains . ,, Frederic Davison ,., ... ,,, G . Treas . „ C F . Matier , P . D . G . M ., ... ... ... G . Recorder . „ Robert Berridge ,,. ... ... G . D . C . „ Henry J . Lardner ... ... ,,, G . A . D . C . „ J . Laurence Mather ... ... ... G . C . Gds . „ J . D . Murray ... ... ... ... G . CCouncillof „ B . R . Bryant ... ... . ... ,., G . Lecturer . ,, F . A . Huet ... ... ... ... } „ George Graveley ... ... ,,. i G . Marshals . „ Edwin Storr ... ... ... .., ) „ R . D . Fracis ,.. ,, . ... ,,. •) n Ct . „ J . Brittain ... ... ... ... > G - Stewards . . „ E . J . Mills ... ... ... ... G . Sentinel .
Other business of a formal character having been disposed of , Grand Council was closed in due form . We append in full the report presented by the Grand Recorder and adopted by the Grand Council , as stated above . The Council have great pleasure in announcing that the Most Illustrious Grand Master , the Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., has consented to allow himself to be nominated for a further period of three years .
The Grand Masters' Council , No . 1 , and St . John ' s Council , No . S , have increased their numbers—the former by 17 , and the latter by five , making a total of 22 certificates issued since last report ; the number of registered preceptories being now 307 . The Council regret that most of the other councils are practically dormant , no returns having been made for years by Macdonald , 3 ; Mark , 4 ; Sincerity , 6 ; Premier West of England , 7 ; Raymond Portal , 9 ; and Melita , 10 . It is confidently anticipated that the Constantine , 2 , and the Carnarvon , 5 , will be speedily revived , and
there is a strongly expressed desire to establish a council in the Midlands . The State Grand Councils of America are on terms of amity and concord with this Grand Council , and the Most 111 . G . M ., Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., has accepted the office of Representative of the General Grand Council of the United States . This Grand Council is at present represented near the following Grand Councils : — General Grand Council , U . S . A ., Illinois , Louisiana , Maryland , Missouri , New Jersey , Tennessee , Ohio , Kentucky , Rhode Island , Massachusetts , Minnesota , Michigan , New
York , Ontario , Pennsylvania , Vermont , and Scotland , and the cordial thanks of the Grand Council are due to these Grand Bodies for copies of their proceedings . The Council regret to say that , by the failure of Messrs . Ridgway and Son ? , a loss ot £ 33 os . Sd . has been incurred . The present financial position is as follows : — Balance from last Account ... £ 2 6 6 Postage and Small Expenses-Cash received to date 19 11 6 Two years £ 2 0 (> In hands of Grand Treasurer 10 11 6 "
£ 21 iS o £ 21 18 o Audited and approved , 7 th Jannary , iSSC , T . C . WALLS , 7 , „ ,. , ROBT . BERRIDGE . j Auditors .