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Original Correspondence.
London Freemason , Nov . 30 th , 1878 . "A GRAND LODGE FOR NEW ZEALAND . —Weare informed that some brethren , hailing from New Zealand lodges , who are now in Sydney , having made every enquiry , are fully enlightened as to the correct modus
operandi to be pursued , and so have decided to use every endeavour to ensure the erection of a Grand Lodge in New Zealand . We commend them for their laudable intent , and advise promptitude of action . We have been assured that the brethren throughout that colony are unanimous jn their desire for a Grand Lodge for New Zealand . "
" S CHISMATICS IN N . S . WALES FALSELY CIRCULATING THE REPORT THAT NEW ZEALAND MASONS ARE ABOUT TO SECEDE FROM LOYAL FREEMASONRY . " ( To the Editor . ) "Dear Sir and Bro . —By a paragraph entitled as above in a paper called The Freemason , sent to mc by somebody I do not know , I perceive that several brethren from New
Zealand—hailing from different lodge?—nre desirous of forming a Grand Lodge in New Zealand , and that they have made every enquiry at the Schismatics as to the " modus operandi" to be adopted . The sp-. rious Masons of Sydney refer to W . Bro . Stanton , of the Star of the South Lodge , Nelson , and W . Bro . Wildman , of the Lodge of Corinth , Grahamstown . I have myself made enquiry
as to the truth of this report , and I have been positively assured by the Right Worshipful the District Grand Master of the Province of Auckland , N . Z ., Bro . George S . Graham , that representations were made to N . Z . Masons by the Schismatics in Sydney , setting forth that there was to be 'A Grand Confederation of the whole of the Australian Freemasons , ' but finding that the body that
made such representations were ' irregular and self-constituted and a very wall minority ' of the fraternity , the N . Z . Masons have wisely declined to accept the advice of the Schismatics . The seceders thought themselves very clever , but they outwitted themselves . I congratulate our New Zealand brethren on their caution and discernment , and reciprocate the fraternal feeling of good fellowship . Tne Loyal Masons of N . S . Wales will always feel glud
to greet them and all other brethren from the ' Maori Land' in the same warm and cordial manner whereby their District Grand Master was welcomed at the last Quarterly Communication of our District Grand Lodge , on Oct . 21 st . I simply state the above facts to show that the futile efforts of the ' Irregulars ' are worthless and unavailing . "A SYDNEY MASTER MASON . " Nov ., 1878 . "
"NEW ZEALAND BRETHREN . " To the Editor if the 'Australian Freemason . ' " Rev . Sir and Bro . — ' A Sydney Master Mason , ' writing under this name to your journal of November ist , states that ' the spurious Masons of Sydney refer to Worshipful Bro . Stanton , of the Star of the South Lodge , ' and to others in New Zea ' and , as having made enquiry of
them as to the modus operandi to be adopted for the formation of a Grand Lodge in New Zealand . "As it is as well that the TRUTH should appear , I desire to inform the writer , and others concerned , that neither myself nor any brethren of my acquaintance have made any enquiry or had any correspondence on any subject whatever with this unconstitutional body . If the Masons
of this country had desired information on such a subject , they would probably have preferred their enquiries to the proper authority , the Grand Lodge of England , certainly not lo the self-constituted body in Sydney . " Yours fraternally , " W . M . STANTON , " Master Southern Star Lodge , 735 , E . C . " Nelson , Nov . 18 . "
"THE SO-CALLED GRAND LODGE OF NEW SOUTH WALES versus NEW ZEALAND BRETHREN . " The brethren in New Zealand are ' very indignant ' that false rumours should have been circulated regarding them in New South Wales , as the following correspondence indicates : — "' The So-called Grand Lodge of New South
Wales—Another Denial from New Zealand . "' To the Editor of the " Anslra'ian Freemason . " " ' Rev . Sir and Brother , —Will you fraternally insert in your journal the enclosed letter addressed to me from the D . D . Grand Master of the Auckland District ? The letter
will be self-explanatory . '" Yours fraternally , "' W . M . STAUNTON . !* " ' Master of Southern Star Lodge , "Dec . 19 th , 1878 . '
"' Thames , nth Dec ., 1878 . " 'W . M . Staunton , Esq ., W . M . Southern Star , 735 , E . C , Nelson . "' Dear Sir and Brother , —I noticed in the Australian Freemason a paragraph stating that you and I were in favour of the movement for an Australasian Grand Lod ge . As Bro . Graham , our D . G M ., had personally
contradicted this when he was lately in Australia , I have not thought it worth while to trouble myself any more about it , nor do I intend doing so unless I find further occasion arise . " ' The matter was mentioned to me here by a resident brother of the S . C . more than two years ago , and I at ° nce said that I did net consider it at all advisable to set
U P an independent Masonic jurisdiction for the Australias , and that I would , if the matter was seriously mooted in these parts , do my utmost in opposition . '' You are at liberty to make what use of this letter you Please . " ' Yours fraternally , '" J . K . WILDMAN , D . D . G . M ., Auckland .
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" ' I need hardly add that I have had no communication whatever with the so-called Grand Lodge of New South Walts . ' " The above correspondence speaks for itself , and speaks to wise men . Judge ye what it says . Additional particulars regarding this ' curious affair' are found in another column , in a report from Nelson , New Zealand . "
"NEW ZEALAND LODGES . "NELSON . —At a meeting of the Southern Star Lodge , No . 735 , E . G ., held last month , W . Bro . W . B . Sealy , S . W ., gave notice that a : the next lodge meeting he would ask the W . M . what grounds there were ( if any ) for the statement made in the Australian Freemason of November 1 st , by a Sydney correspondent , to the effect that
W . Bro . Stanton , of S . S . Lodge Nelson , and V . W . Bro . Wildman , D . D . G . M . of Auckland , had been in communication with the Independent body in Sydney , styling themselves the ' Grand Lodge of New South Wales , ' with a view to establish a united confederation of the Masons of the Australias and New Zealand . Pursuant to the above , Bro . Sealy formally put the question in the lodge on 10 th
December , and afterwards ( by permission ) proceeded to read the W . Brother ' s reply from the Australian Freemason of December ist , which gave an absolute denial , and ended thus : ' Neither myself , or any Mason of my acquaintance in this country , have , at any time , made any enquiry , or had any correspondence or communication on any subject whatever , with that unconstitutional body . ' Bro . Stanton
thought it unnecessary to add to that statement anything whatever . He would , nevertheless , observe , that since writing it he had met his friend and brother , the R . W . D . G . M . of Auckland , Bro . Graham , who had recently returned from Sydney , and whose name was also associated in the letter of November ist , and he was surprised at finding his statement so utterly perverted or misconstrued . "
"NOCTES MASONICJE . " The following notice of motion was given by W . Bro . Dr . Sealy for the meeting of Southern Star Lodge , 735 , E . G ., Nelson , N . Z ., on 10 th Dec . : —To ask the W . Master , for the information of the lodge , the grounds ( if any ) for the statement in the Australian Freemason of Nov . ist , by a Sydney correspondent , to the effect ' that Worshipful
Bro . Stanton , of Southern Star Lodge , Nelson , and V . W , Bro . Wildman , D . D . Grand Master of Auckland , had been in communication with the independent body styling themselves " The Grand Lodge of New South Wales , " with a view to establishing an united confederation of the Masons of the Australias and New Zealand . ' ' A N . Z . correspondent ' on the subject , says , ' this notice indicates an ardent misconstruction of Bro . Graham ' s views and statements
made when recently in Sydney—the opposite of his views and remarks appears to have been reported in the ( socalled ) GRAND LODGE . ' ' But the question , ' continues our correspondent , ' is to be asked in lodge for the purpose of recording and announcing our humble protest against the innovation . ' Do not the Schismatics possess rather misrepresenting or misunderstanding faculties ? " January , 1879 . "
Reviews.
Reviews .
METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANAGE . Report for 1878 . We congratulate the managers on their annual report , alike succinct and suggestive , clear and convincing . No one car . rise from the perusal of it without feeling strongly how needful is the Institution , what a want it meets , and how efficiently it is conducted , and , full of practical
benefits for the present , of undoubted utility and blessing to many poor children for the future . Its balance sheet is a very pleasant and prosperous one , and there is one thing we always have liked about this orphanage , namely , its thoroughness and practicability . When that hardworked and not overpaid force , the police force of this great metropolis , both in the west-end and the city , contributes
directly and indirectly , out of a total of £ 10 , 879 is . id . of receipts , £ 6147 ns . 2 d ., we may feel assured not only that the charity is much needed , but deeply valued alike from " esprit de corps , " as well as kindly feelings of helpful humanity . As we said before , the whole amount received for the year 1878 is £ 10 , 879 is . id ., and out of this the force contributes , directly and indirectly ,
4 , 6147 1 is . 2 d ., the balance of £ 413 1 9 s . I id . is made out of subscriptions from the public , and donations of £ 3060 13 s . sd ., a legacy of 100 dividends , £ 167 15 s ., and balance of last year , £ 1152 1 is . 8 d ., and £ 246 especially from Baroness Burdett-Coutts . The expenditure has reached £ 726 9 17 s . nd . for the normal expenses of the orphanage , and , in addition , £ 246 is . for the new wing .
2000 I . metropolitan stock has been purchased at a cost of £ 1910 12 s . 6 d „ and a balance icmains in hand of £ 1392 gs . 8 d . There is now the sum of £ 7000 invested . We may note that Baroness Burdett-Coutts , with her customary kindness and beneficence , has lent the Institution £ 3000 , without interest , to defray the expenditure of some new and necessary buildings . We are glad to note that
the standard of education has been raised , and additional teachers obtained . There are 219 children in the Schools , 131 boys and 88 girls , and Mr . J . H . Clack , Head Master of the Royal Arsenal Schools , Woolwich , speaks in high terms of the tone , appearance , educational acquirements , and morale of the school . We repeat the report for 1879 is a very pleasant one to read , very creditable to all concerned .
REPORT O ? THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW BRUNSWICK . This is a goodly volume indeed , which ghes us an
Reviews.
account of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge . It is certainly somewhat alarming at first sight , as suggesting the siz : to which Grand Lodge reports were destined to reach , but it shows , we think , that the brethren are in earnest , and thit there is an evilent appreciation of Masonic duties and privileges .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN SHAW , P . M . 79 . On the 20 ' . h February , quietly and calmly as he had lived , Bro . John Shaw , one of the best and brightest Masons this generation has produced , entered into his rest in the forty-fi'th year of his age . Bro . Shaw was initiated in the Pythagorean Lodge , at Greenwich , and was a subscribing member at the time of his death . After having passed ,
pan passu , through the subordinate offices of the lodge , he served the office cf W . M . with honour and credit . Bro . Shaw had been suffering for some years from that baneful disease consumption , and , although it was t"o evident his end was near , very many indulged in the vain hope that his life would be spared yet a little longer . It was as a Masonic Preceptor that our brother was so well known
and beloved in the south-eastern district of London , and the members of the lodges of instruction in the district will long mourn the loss of one who was ever their " guide , philosopher , and friend . " Possessed of a most marvellous memory , he quickly mastered the intricacies of our ritual , and was never happier than when he could impart it to those who were earnestly seeking for a knowledge of the
ceremonies , lectures , and sections of our Order . His quiet , unaffected , genial method of imparting instruction gained for him the love and esteem of all with whom he came in contact , while to his brother Preceptors he was ever ready to lend a helping hand , and no Mason ever sought his advice or assistance in vain . His remains were interred at Shooter ' s Hill Cemetety , on the 26 th ult ., and
a large concourse ol brethren assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect to departed merit . Amongst the numerous brethren assembled round the giave were noticed , Bros . Partiidge , W . M . 79 ; H . Roberts , C . Nash , W . Smith , and Dussee , P . M . ' s 79 ; Fowler , J . W . 79 ; Cliff- > rd , G . Boncey , F . H . Watt , A . Hammond , A . Satch , F . Malyon , and D . hdney , all of No . 79 ; Dr . Gooding ,
P . M . No . 1 ; G . Macdonald P . M . 1158 ; J . Griffin , P . M . 933 ; Hutchings , G . Brown , Tuck , Church , Rishton , Hall , and many others . Bro . Shaw leaves a wife and two children , aged four and two , and his income dying with him they are utterly penniless . A movement is on foot amongst the members of the lodges of instruction , with which he was associated , to raise
a fund to place the widow in some light business , for which end funds are urgently required . Many brethren who read this notice and knew our brother may fee inclined to help in this work , in which rase subscriptions will be thankfully received by Bro . G . Macdonald , Star Lodge of Instruction , Marquis of Granby , New Cross , or Bro . H . Roberts , Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction , Portland Hotel , Greenwich .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , occupied the President's chair j Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , the chair of Seni > r Vice-President ; and Bro . E . P . Albeit , Past Grand Pursuivant , the chair of Junior Vice-President .
The other brethren who attended were Bros . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; H . Bartlett , John Coutts , P . G . P . ; G . S . Elliott , S . Rosenthal , John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , H . Garrod , L . Alexander , W . Richards , Charles Atkins , G . P . Britten , J . Yeomans , J . T . Rowe , G . Bolton , R . Harman , J . H . Sillitoe , A . Withers , C . Dobit , F . W . Smith ,
John Coe , C . G . Dillen , A . J . Ircton , H . S . Friend , James Weaver , John Elliott , F . Newton , G . Read , John Holden , John Mason , E . Squirrel ! , C . Davis , H . A . Bennett , Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , and W . H . Ferryman . Bro . C . B . Payne , G . Tyler , also attended . The brethren confitmed the amount of £ 300 granted
at last lodge , and afterwards took up the new cases . Of these there were 29 on the list . Three out of this number were deferred till next meeting for further information . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 667 . One case was relieved with £ 75 ( £ 75 ) ; two with £ 50 ( £ 100 ) ; three with £ 40 ( £ 120 ) ; six with £ 30 ( £ 180 ); one with £ 25 ( £ 25 ); four with £ 20 ( £ 80 ) ; two with £ 'S ( £ i ° ) i " * " £ ' ° ( £ 3 0 ); one with £ 5 ( £ 5 ); and one with £ 2 ( £ 2 ) . Lodge was then closed .
Cambridge Local Examination, Christmas, 1878.
CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION , CHRISTMAS , 1878 .
The results of this examination have just been published . At the London main centre between forty and fifty schools sent up candidates . Only fifteen boys (
representing six schools ) were in the First Class . The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys gained nine first-class honours , leaving only six for the other five schools . The total results gained by our boys are :
HONOURS : Nine First Class . Three Second Class . One ... ... Thi'd Class . One passed in the Fourth Division , Fourteen passed . Number of candidates sent up , fourteen . None failed .
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Original Correspondence.
London Freemason , Nov . 30 th , 1878 . "A GRAND LODGE FOR NEW ZEALAND . —Weare informed that some brethren , hailing from New Zealand lodges , who are now in Sydney , having made every enquiry , are fully enlightened as to the correct modus
operandi to be pursued , and so have decided to use every endeavour to ensure the erection of a Grand Lodge in New Zealand . We commend them for their laudable intent , and advise promptitude of action . We have been assured that the brethren throughout that colony are unanimous jn their desire for a Grand Lodge for New Zealand . "
" S CHISMATICS IN N . S . WALES FALSELY CIRCULATING THE REPORT THAT NEW ZEALAND MASONS ARE ABOUT TO SECEDE FROM LOYAL FREEMASONRY . " ( To the Editor . ) "Dear Sir and Bro . —By a paragraph entitled as above in a paper called The Freemason , sent to mc by somebody I do not know , I perceive that several brethren from New
Zealand—hailing from different lodge?—nre desirous of forming a Grand Lodge in New Zealand , and that they have made every enquiry at the Schismatics as to the " modus operandi" to be adopted . The sp-. rious Masons of Sydney refer to W . Bro . Stanton , of the Star of the South Lodge , Nelson , and W . Bro . Wildman , of the Lodge of Corinth , Grahamstown . I have myself made enquiry
as to the truth of this report , and I have been positively assured by the Right Worshipful the District Grand Master of the Province of Auckland , N . Z ., Bro . George S . Graham , that representations were made to N . Z . Masons by the Schismatics in Sydney , setting forth that there was to be 'A Grand Confederation of the whole of the Australian Freemasons , ' but finding that the body that
made such representations were ' irregular and self-constituted and a very wall minority ' of the fraternity , the N . Z . Masons have wisely declined to accept the advice of the Schismatics . The seceders thought themselves very clever , but they outwitted themselves . I congratulate our New Zealand brethren on their caution and discernment , and reciprocate the fraternal feeling of good fellowship . Tne Loyal Masons of N . S . Wales will always feel glud
to greet them and all other brethren from the ' Maori Land' in the same warm and cordial manner whereby their District Grand Master was welcomed at the last Quarterly Communication of our District Grand Lodge , on Oct . 21 st . I simply state the above facts to show that the futile efforts of the ' Irregulars ' are worthless and unavailing . "A SYDNEY MASTER MASON . " Nov ., 1878 . "
"NEW ZEALAND BRETHREN . " To the Editor if the 'Australian Freemason . ' " Rev . Sir and Bro . — ' A Sydney Master Mason , ' writing under this name to your journal of November ist , states that ' the spurious Masons of Sydney refer to Worshipful Bro . Stanton , of the Star of the South Lodge , ' and to others in New Zea ' and , as having made enquiry of
them as to the modus operandi to be adopted for the formation of a Grand Lodge in New Zealand . "As it is as well that the TRUTH should appear , I desire to inform the writer , and others concerned , that neither myself nor any brethren of my acquaintance have made any enquiry or had any correspondence on any subject whatever with this unconstitutional body . If the Masons
of this country had desired information on such a subject , they would probably have preferred their enquiries to the proper authority , the Grand Lodge of England , certainly not lo the self-constituted body in Sydney . " Yours fraternally , " W . M . STANTON , " Master Southern Star Lodge , 735 , E . C . " Nelson , Nov . 18 . "
"THE SO-CALLED GRAND LODGE OF NEW SOUTH WALES versus NEW ZEALAND BRETHREN . " The brethren in New Zealand are ' very indignant ' that false rumours should have been circulated regarding them in New South Wales , as the following correspondence indicates : — "' The So-called Grand Lodge of New South
Wales—Another Denial from New Zealand . "' To the Editor of the " Anslra'ian Freemason . " " ' Rev . Sir and Brother , —Will you fraternally insert in your journal the enclosed letter addressed to me from the D . D . Grand Master of the Auckland District ? The letter
will be self-explanatory . '" Yours fraternally , "' W . M . STAUNTON . !* " ' Master of Southern Star Lodge , "Dec . 19 th , 1878 . '
"' Thames , nth Dec ., 1878 . " 'W . M . Staunton , Esq ., W . M . Southern Star , 735 , E . C , Nelson . "' Dear Sir and Brother , —I noticed in the Australian Freemason a paragraph stating that you and I were in favour of the movement for an Australasian Grand Lod ge . As Bro . Graham , our D . G M ., had personally
contradicted this when he was lately in Australia , I have not thought it worth while to trouble myself any more about it , nor do I intend doing so unless I find further occasion arise . " ' The matter was mentioned to me here by a resident brother of the S . C . more than two years ago , and I at ° nce said that I did net consider it at all advisable to set
U P an independent Masonic jurisdiction for the Australias , and that I would , if the matter was seriously mooted in these parts , do my utmost in opposition . '' You are at liberty to make what use of this letter you Please . " ' Yours fraternally , '" J . K . WILDMAN , D . D . G . M ., Auckland .
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" ' I need hardly add that I have had no communication whatever with the so-called Grand Lodge of New South Walts . ' " The above correspondence speaks for itself , and speaks to wise men . Judge ye what it says . Additional particulars regarding this ' curious affair' are found in another column , in a report from Nelson , New Zealand . "
"NEW ZEALAND LODGES . "NELSON . —At a meeting of the Southern Star Lodge , No . 735 , E . G ., held last month , W . Bro . W . B . Sealy , S . W ., gave notice that a : the next lodge meeting he would ask the W . M . what grounds there were ( if any ) for the statement made in the Australian Freemason of November 1 st , by a Sydney correspondent , to the effect that
W . Bro . Stanton , of S . S . Lodge Nelson , and V . W . Bro . Wildman , D . D . G . M . of Auckland , had been in communication with the Independent body in Sydney , styling themselves the ' Grand Lodge of New South Wales , ' with a view to establish a united confederation of the Masons of the Australias and New Zealand . Pursuant to the above , Bro . Sealy formally put the question in the lodge on 10 th
December , and afterwards ( by permission ) proceeded to read the W . Brother ' s reply from the Australian Freemason of December ist , which gave an absolute denial , and ended thus : ' Neither myself , or any Mason of my acquaintance in this country , have , at any time , made any enquiry , or had any correspondence or communication on any subject whatever , with that unconstitutional body . ' Bro . Stanton
thought it unnecessary to add to that statement anything whatever . He would , nevertheless , observe , that since writing it he had met his friend and brother , the R . W . D . G . M . of Auckland , Bro . Graham , who had recently returned from Sydney , and whose name was also associated in the letter of November ist , and he was surprised at finding his statement so utterly perverted or misconstrued . "
"NOCTES MASONICJE . " The following notice of motion was given by W . Bro . Dr . Sealy for the meeting of Southern Star Lodge , 735 , E . G ., Nelson , N . Z ., on 10 th Dec . : —To ask the W . Master , for the information of the lodge , the grounds ( if any ) for the statement in the Australian Freemason of Nov . ist , by a Sydney correspondent , to the effect ' that Worshipful
Bro . Stanton , of Southern Star Lodge , Nelson , and V . W , Bro . Wildman , D . D . Grand Master of Auckland , had been in communication with the independent body styling themselves " The Grand Lodge of New South Wales , " with a view to establishing an united confederation of the Masons of the Australias and New Zealand . ' ' A N . Z . correspondent ' on the subject , says , ' this notice indicates an ardent misconstruction of Bro . Graham ' s views and statements
made when recently in Sydney—the opposite of his views and remarks appears to have been reported in the ( socalled ) GRAND LODGE . ' ' But the question , ' continues our correspondent , ' is to be asked in lodge for the purpose of recording and announcing our humble protest against the innovation . ' Do not the Schismatics possess rather misrepresenting or misunderstanding faculties ? " January , 1879 . "
Reviews.
Reviews .
METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANAGE . Report for 1878 . We congratulate the managers on their annual report , alike succinct and suggestive , clear and convincing . No one car . rise from the perusal of it without feeling strongly how needful is the Institution , what a want it meets , and how efficiently it is conducted , and , full of practical
benefits for the present , of undoubted utility and blessing to many poor children for the future . Its balance sheet is a very pleasant and prosperous one , and there is one thing we always have liked about this orphanage , namely , its thoroughness and practicability . When that hardworked and not overpaid force , the police force of this great metropolis , both in the west-end and the city , contributes
directly and indirectly , out of a total of £ 10 , 879 is . id . of receipts , £ 6147 ns . 2 d ., we may feel assured not only that the charity is much needed , but deeply valued alike from " esprit de corps , " as well as kindly feelings of helpful humanity . As we said before , the whole amount received for the year 1878 is £ 10 , 879 is . id ., and out of this the force contributes , directly and indirectly ,
4 , 6147 1 is . 2 d ., the balance of £ 413 1 9 s . I id . is made out of subscriptions from the public , and donations of £ 3060 13 s . sd ., a legacy of 100 dividends , £ 167 15 s ., and balance of last year , £ 1152 1 is . 8 d ., and £ 246 especially from Baroness Burdett-Coutts . The expenditure has reached £ 726 9 17 s . nd . for the normal expenses of the orphanage , and , in addition , £ 246 is . for the new wing .
2000 I . metropolitan stock has been purchased at a cost of £ 1910 12 s . 6 d „ and a balance icmains in hand of £ 1392 gs . 8 d . There is now the sum of £ 7000 invested . We may note that Baroness Burdett-Coutts , with her customary kindness and beneficence , has lent the Institution £ 3000 , without interest , to defray the expenditure of some new and necessary buildings . We are glad to note that
the standard of education has been raised , and additional teachers obtained . There are 219 children in the Schools , 131 boys and 88 girls , and Mr . J . H . Clack , Head Master of the Royal Arsenal Schools , Woolwich , speaks in high terms of the tone , appearance , educational acquirements , and morale of the school . We repeat the report for 1879 is a very pleasant one to read , very creditable to all concerned .
REPORT O ? THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW BRUNSWICK . This is a goodly volume indeed , which ghes us an
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account of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge . It is certainly somewhat alarming at first sight , as suggesting the siz : to which Grand Lodge reports were destined to reach , but it shows , we think , that the brethren are in earnest , and thit there is an evilent appreciation of Masonic duties and privileges .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN SHAW , P . M . 79 . On the 20 ' . h February , quietly and calmly as he had lived , Bro . John Shaw , one of the best and brightest Masons this generation has produced , entered into his rest in the forty-fi'th year of his age . Bro . Shaw was initiated in the Pythagorean Lodge , at Greenwich , and was a subscribing member at the time of his death . After having passed ,
pan passu , through the subordinate offices of the lodge , he served the office cf W . M . with honour and credit . Bro . Shaw had been suffering for some years from that baneful disease consumption , and , although it was t"o evident his end was near , very many indulged in the vain hope that his life would be spared yet a little longer . It was as a Masonic Preceptor that our brother was so well known
and beloved in the south-eastern district of London , and the members of the lodges of instruction in the district will long mourn the loss of one who was ever their " guide , philosopher , and friend . " Possessed of a most marvellous memory , he quickly mastered the intricacies of our ritual , and was never happier than when he could impart it to those who were earnestly seeking for a knowledge of the
ceremonies , lectures , and sections of our Order . His quiet , unaffected , genial method of imparting instruction gained for him the love and esteem of all with whom he came in contact , while to his brother Preceptors he was ever ready to lend a helping hand , and no Mason ever sought his advice or assistance in vain . His remains were interred at Shooter ' s Hill Cemetety , on the 26 th ult ., and
a large concourse ol brethren assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect to departed merit . Amongst the numerous brethren assembled round the giave were noticed , Bros . Partiidge , W . M . 79 ; H . Roberts , C . Nash , W . Smith , and Dussee , P . M . ' s 79 ; Fowler , J . W . 79 ; Cliff- > rd , G . Boncey , F . H . Watt , A . Hammond , A . Satch , F . Malyon , and D . hdney , all of No . 79 ; Dr . Gooding ,
P . M . No . 1 ; G . Macdonald P . M . 1158 ; J . Griffin , P . M . 933 ; Hutchings , G . Brown , Tuck , Church , Rishton , Hall , and many others . Bro . Shaw leaves a wife and two children , aged four and two , and his income dying with him they are utterly penniless . A movement is on foot amongst the members of the lodges of instruction , with which he was associated , to raise
a fund to place the widow in some light business , for which end funds are urgently required . Many brethren who read this notice and knew our brother may fee inclined to help in this work , in which rase subscriptions will be thankfully received by Bro . G . Macdonald , Star Lodge of Instruction , Marquis of Granby , New Cross , or Bro . H . Roberts , Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction , Portland Hotel , Greenwich .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , occupied the President's chair j Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , the chair of Seni > r Vice-President ; and Bro . E . P . Albeit , Past Grand Pursuivant , the chair of Junior Vice-President .
The other brethren who attended were Bros . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; H . Bartlett , John Coutts , P . G . P . ; G . S . Elliott , S . Rosenthal , John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , H . Garrod , L . Alexander , W . Richards , Charles Atkins , G . P . Britten , J . Yeomans , J . T . Rowe , G . Bolton , R . Harman , J . H . Sillitoe , A . Withers , C . Dobit , F . W . Smith ,
John Coe , C . G . Dillen , A . J . Ircton , H . S . Friend , James Weaver , John Elliott , F . Newton , G . Read , John Holden , John Mason , E . Squirrel ! , C . Davis , H . A . Bennett , Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , and W . H . Ferryman . Bro . C . B . Payne , G . Tyler , also attended . The brethren confitmed the amount of £ 300 granted
at last lodge , and afterwards took up the new cases . Of these there were 29 on the list . Three out of this number were deferred till next meeting for further information . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 667 . One case was relieved with £ 75 ( £ 75 ) ; two with £ 50 ( £ 100 ) ; three with £ 40 ( £ 120 ) ; six with £ 30 ( £ 180 ); one with £ 25 ( £ 25 ); four with £ 20 ( £ 80 ) ; two with £ 'S ( £ i ° ) i " * " £ ' ° ( £ 3 0 ); one with £ 5 ( £ 5 ); and one with £ 2 ( £ 2 ) . Lodge was then closed .
Cambridge Local Examination, Christmas, 1878.
CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION , CHRISTMAS , 1878 .
The results of this examination have just been published . At the London main centre between forty and fifty schools sent up candidates . Only fifteen boys (
representing six schools ) were in the First Class . The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys gained nine first-class honours , leaving only six for the other five schools . The total results gained by our boys are :
HONOURS : Nine First Class . Three Second Class . One ... ... Thi'd Class . One passed in the Fourth Division , Fourteen passed . Number of candidates sent up , fourteen . None failed .