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Provincial Grand Lodge Of North Wales And Shropshire.
Bro . C . H . Rees Prov . G . Swd . B „ F . C . Watkins Prov . G . Org . „ Dr . Williams Prov . G . Purst . „ W . Jarvis Prov . G . Std . B . Bros . R . Roberts , Major Stewart , W . ** ) Thompson . C . Coxhead , J . C . { -Prov . G . Stwds . Owen , F . R . Spaull ) Bros . Bodenham and Lewis [ Prov * £ ' _ Audi Bros . Hide and Newnes Prov . G . Tylers .
The P . G . TREASURER then read his report , in which he stated that the province was financially in a better position than it had been for years past . He proposed a grant of fifty guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , which was unanimously agreed to . A letter was read from the Grand Lodge calling attention to the fact that Grand Officers take precedence of Prov . Grand Officers under any circumstances , and in any
province . The R . W . P . G . M . then proceeded with the ceremony of dedication , assisted by Bro . J . Bodenham , the oration being effectively delivered by Bro . C . R . Gordon , LL . D ., P . G . Chaplain . A vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of the late Bro . John Peters , Holyhead .
The musical arrangements were effectively carried out by Bro . E . W . Thomas , P . M . 3 S 0 . The brethren afterwards dined together in the banqueting hall , * where covers were laid for 100 , the R . W . P . G . M . in the chair . The catering of Messrs . Brown and Pugh , of the British Hotel , was eminently satisfactory . The Masonic Hall is a commanding structure , and occupies
a site , leased from the Penrhyn estate , in the . business centre of Bangor , being almost opposite the Old Bank . The style of architecture is Renaissance , the external materials used being red pressed bricks from Ruabon with Cefn stone dressings , the details of the stone work being of a very fine and delicate character . There is a spacious entrance hall and vestibule . The srround floor is devoted
to offices , and the first floor is set aside for Masonic purposes . On this floor there is a spacious vestibule , leading from which is the large room , thirty-six feet by twenty-five feet . On the opposite side is the banquetinghall , of the same dimensions , and between them a retiringroom . The lodge-room has also a Masonic property-room leading out of it , and the banqueting-hall has a
servingroom connected with the lift from the kitchen , which is placed above . The rooms are lofty and well ventilated , and the fittings throughout are very handsome and elaborate . Adequate lavatory accommodation is provided . The second floor is arranged for the purposes of a club , and has a billiard-room thirty-six feet by twenty-four feet , three smoking and reading rooms , with lavatory and other offices . The kitchen has beeen fitted by Messrs . Longden
and Co ., Stafford . Living rooms are provided on the upper floor for the caretaker . The lower story has been divided into offices , a portion of which has been taken by the government for County Court purposes , the present courthouse , which also serves as a chapel , being most inadequate and inconvenient . Mr . Asahel P . Bell , 32 , St . Ann's-street , Manchester , is the architect ; and the contract which was about £ 5000 , has been executed by Messrs . William Jpnes and Co ., 22 , Duke-street , Liverpool .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cumberland and Westmorland was held in the County Hall , Carlisle , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., under the banner of Union Chapter , No . 310 . In the absence of the Earl of Bective , * M J ? ., Prov . G . Supt ., the throne was occupied by M . E . Comp . Geo . J . McKay , P . Z . 129 , P . G . I ., who was
supported by the following : Lomps . W . B . Gibson , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J ., as Second Principal ; John Barr , P . Z . ng , P . P . G . I ., as Third Principal ; R . f . Nelson , P . G . S . E . ; G . W . " Kenworthy , P . Z . ug , P . G . Treas . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z . 371 , P . G . P . S . ; J . Pearson , P . Z . 327 , P . G . A . S . ; T . Mandall , Z . 371 , P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Atkinson , Z . 119 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Nicholson , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . S . N . ; Geo . Murchie , 310 , P . P . G . A . S . ; W . Kirkbride , P . P . G . A . S . ;
J . Banning , P . Z . 310 , P . P . G . Org . ; W . Court , P . Z . 310 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Walters , J . 371 ; G . Dalrymple , H . 119 ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor 119 ; W . Nanson , 310 ; W . Reid , 310 ; J . Murray , 310 ; M . Compton , 310 ; H . Court , 310 j and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The next business was the election of Prov .
G . Treas . and Prov . G . Janitor , when Comp . Kenworthy , who has filled the office of Prov . G . Treasurer for a number of years , and much to the satisfaction of the province , expressed a desire to retire , and Comp . R . J . Nelson , P . Z . 129 , was elected by an unanimous vote ; and Comp . J . M . Salisbury , 119 , Prov . G . Janitor . The officers were then invested as follows :
Comp . W . B . Gibson , P . Z . 119 ... Prov . G . H . „ I . Nicholson , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . J . „ " G . J . McKay , P . Z . 129 ... Prov . G . S . E . „ P . de E . Collin , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . Wheatlcy , P . Z . 310 Prov . G . P . S . „ Thos . Atkinson , Z . no Prov . G . ist . A . S
„ Thos . "Mandall , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . 2 nd . A . S : „ Thos . McMechan , P . Z . 327 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Geo . Dalrymple , H . 119 ... Prov . G . Swd . Br „ JamesCook , 3 io Prov . G . Std . Br „ A . Walters , J . 371 Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Banning , P . Z . 310 Prov . G . Org .
„ F . R . Sewell , 371 . J- Wood , ... *> p G Stwds _ „ 371 , and Geo . Poller , 310 ... j „ J . M . Salisbury , 119 Prov . G . Janitor . The Treasurer ' s statement of account was read and passed , showing a balance of about £ 45 in hand , with chapter dues and officers fees of honour to collect . A sum of ten truineas was voted to the Roval Masonic Benevolent
Institution on thc motion of Comp . McKay , seconded by Comp . Kenworthy , and unanimously agreed to . ihe Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed .
Bro . the Duke and the Duchess of St . Albans , Bros , the Marquis of Hertford , the Earl of Fife , and Sir Frederick Leighton were honoured with unofficial invitations to the wedding of Bro . the Duke of Albany , Prince Leopold . Very few of these were issued .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A meeting of the Board of Stewards is announced to take place on Thursday next , May 4 th , at 5 o ' clock , at Freemasons' Hall , to transact the following business : To receive the report of the Dinner Committee , to draw for places at the dinner table , and complete the whole of the arrangements . The Ladies' Stewards will meet after the conclusion of the above business .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The following-circular has been issued hy Bro . Binckes :-"Office , —G , Freemasons' Hall , " Great Queen-street , London , W . C , " 27 th April , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Sir and Brother , —
" Twenty-hve years ago the chair at the anniversary festival of this Institution was occupied by the chief magistrate of the city of London , the late Right Hon . William Cubitt , with considerable advantage to the welfare of the Institution . " The history of a quarter of a century—fraught with events of general interest—to us , as Masons , is especially
worthy of note , having regard to the truly wonderful progress developed by our Fraternity . Instead of existing in comparative obscurity and retirement , it ' s work unobserved by the outer world , it's proceedings unnoticed , Freemasonry has achieved a position of dignity and respect hitherto unparalleled , enjoys a recognised position , more prominent perhaps than any other organisation
unconnected with the State ; exercises enormous influence , successfully ; pursuing its unostentatious course , and busying itself principally in the work of charity and the cultivation of the social virtues . "At the forthcoming festival of this great charitable Institution—the Royal ; Masonic Institution for Boys , —the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of the city of London will once again
preside , and it is the most earnest desire of the Committees and the Executive that " The Rt . Hon . and R . W . Bro . J WHITTAKER ELLIS , shall receive a support commensurate with the prosperity of the community over which he rules , and with the claims of an Institution second in importance to none of a similar character .
' * This appeal is addressed to the lodges within the area of the City—increased numerically and influentiatly to an unprecedented extent during the period already alluded to —to the brethren of the Order who are associated in various ways with City Government—on whose countenance and encouragement in all good words their elected chief has every right to rely .
" The services as Stewards of such brethren—of Masters , officers , and members of City Lodges—are earnestly solicited so that the Festival of ' our Boys '' School of : SS 2 may , of itself , be a lasting testimony to civic influence and generosity .
" I am dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally obliged , " FREDERICK BINCKES , " Secretary . 'Ihe first meeting of the Board of Stewards will beheld on Wednesday next , at five o'clock .
Presentation To H.R.H. The Duke Of Albany.
PRESENTATION TO H . R . H . THE DUKE OF ALBANY .
A silver casket has been presented to H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , by the brethren of the province . The casket is of Gothic design in silver partially gilt , placed on a shaped and ornamental ebony stand . The front panel bears in raised enamel
the Grand Alasters collar and jewel . On the reverse H . R . H . ' s arms , & c , & c . At each corner is placed the Royal supporters , and the casket is surmounted by the coronet of H . R . H . resting on a cushion . At each end is a raised medallion with inscriptions as follows : At one end" Presented to H . R . H . the Duke of Albanv . K . G .. R . VV .
Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire . " At the other end— " On his manage by his brethren in the province , A . L . 5 SS 2 . " The above beautiful casket , the kindly present of the Oxfordshire brethren , executed by Messrs . Ortner and Houle , 3 , St . James ' s-street , was on view last Friday , and much admired .
An Unvouched For Visitor.
AN UNVOUCHED FOR VISITOR .
The Voice of Masonry has the following : I was visiting a lodge in Ohio ; the hall was capacious and handsomely furnished ; the Master was a large , dignified man , and looked as though he would brook no levity while the lodge was at work . A brother , who was vouched for at the door , came in , and presenting himself before the altar , saluted
the Master with profound respect . As he entered the hall there came at his side , but unnoticed by him , his very large and finely formed Newfoundland dog , who walked beside liis master to the altar , and stood there with quiet dignity facing the East . The owner was not yet aware of his presence , and took his seat , but the keen-eyed Master was ,
and knowing * that no such visitor had been announced , inquired , "Who vouches for him f " Waiting a moment for . 1 reply , and not receiving one , the gavel came down , followed by the imperious command , " Put him out ! " The owner rose to execute the command , when the noble animal was , like a cowan , ushered into the outer room , wearing a facial expression which said
very plainly : Well , I have visited the lodge anyhow . " This almost convulsed the members , and the . dignified Master had quite as much as he could do to preserve order and decorum . Evidently he had a hard struggle tc control bis emotions , yet he had no smile , but sat there like a marble statue in the Chair of Solomon . This is one example of unbending dignity and stern discipline in a lodge . 1
Lady Monckton , wife of Sir John Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes , with Lad y Young , gave two entertainments at Cheltenham last week on behalf of the Girls' Friendly Society .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Kraft Imasonro , WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Crystal Palace , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . W . F . Gardiner , W . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , I . P . M . and Sec ; Robert H . Crowden , P . M . ; Allen , P . M . ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Perrin , S . W . ; Vizittelly , J . W . j Basil Cooke S . D . ; Crump , J . D . j fames Crowden . I . G .: Pli'Ins .
Steward ; Jas . Orange , Org . ; Bowler , Tyler ; Robins , Johnson , Winkworth , A . W . Stead , and others . Visitors : Bros . Larchin , P . M . ; Postans , Barnes , and Winn . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Watson Osmond , Caledonian Lodge , No . 134 , was duly balloted for and unanimously elected a joining member . The ballot also proving favourable , Mr . Henry Horatio Fanshawe was duly
initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M ., Bro . Gardiner , and the impressive mannerin which theceremony was conducted was appreciated as much by the brethren as it washy the candidate . Bro . Barnes , of Lodge No . 1363 , was , by fiat of the W . M ., passed to the Second Degree , a circumstance warranted by the fact that Bro . Barnes was about leaving England . Other routine business followed ,
and after presenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Woodrow , with the customary P . M . ' s jewel , which was not ready at the installation ceremony , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , served in Messrs . Bertram and Roberts' best style . The usual toasts followed , and were exhaustively responded to , and the brethren having spent , as usual , a most enjoyable evening , retired at an early hour .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge held a meeting on the 12 th inst ., at Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those in attendance were Bros . Saunders , W . M . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; S . Saunders , Org ., acting J . W . j W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; B . iggs , P-M ^ LC . j Artus , P . M . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , W . Bro . Wigginton , by permission of the W . M ., raised Bro . Gurney to the Degree of an M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to W . Bro . VV . H . Saunders , as Steward tor the Girls' School . . Numerous letters from brethren apologising for non-attendance having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts wcre briefly given from the chair , and having been responded to , the brethren separated at an early hour .
UNITED MILITARY LODGE ( No . 1536 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge took place at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Plumstead , on the 14 th inst . Bro . W . Welding , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Weston , P . M . ; Holleyman , S . W . ; G . Kennedy , J . W . ; Gee , Treas . ; Fisher , * Sec ; Saunders , S . D . j Mould , J . D . ; and Maule , I . G .
The minutes of thc preceding regular meeting and cash account having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for a joining member and a candidate for initiation , which was unanimous in each case , but the candidates were unfortunately prevented from attending . Bros . Stanley , Ellis , Butler , Sweney , and also Bro . Butler , 17 S 9 ( by request of the W . M . of that lodge ) were passed to thc
Second Degree , and Bros . Foxon , Brown , and Elson were raised to the Third Degree . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Field , P . M ., who had lately arrived from South Africa , and he , in eloquent terms , conveyed to the brethren " Hearty good wishes" from Bros . Spinks , P . M ., and Deeves , I . P . M . ; the latter , who
only went out to South Africa fourteen months since , he informed the brethren , had made rapid strides in Freemasonry out there , having established the first lodge of instruction there , which had flourished very much under his able preceptorship . The Fifteen Sections had also recently been worked by Bro . Deeves , and he was looked up toby the brethren in the country as a good authority on all Masonic matters .
Bro . I-ield , P . M ., being about to return to South Africa ; was desired to convey to Bros . Spinks , P . M ., and Deeves I . P . M ., the "Hearty good wishes" of the officers and members of the lodge , and was further asked to be the means of conveying to Bro . Deeves , I . P . M ., the Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , which had some months since been voted to him in recognition of the ability and zeal
displayed by him . Bro . Field , P . M ., consented , and thanked the brethren warmly on behalf of Bro . Deeves , I . P . M ., and he said he was sure that both Bros . Spinks , and Deeves would be delighted to hear that he had been able to visit the lodge in which they took such an interest , and of which he should have such a good account to give , having had the
opportunity of hearing two degrees worked , and been made acquainted with the flourishing condition of the lodge . Bro . Weston , P . M ., informed the brethren lhat he had attended the recent meeting of the Provincial Charity Committee and had brought forward the case of the daughter of Bro . Gooding , a candidate for admission to
the Girls' School . He was pleased to say that the Provincial Grand Master had spoken in very flattering terms of the United Military Lodge on that occasion , and that his lordship had proposed , and it was seconded hy the Provincial Grand Chaplain , that to ensure the admission of Bro . Gooding ' s daughter the case should be made the first in the province , lhis , however , had since been rendered
unnecessary , on account of there being no election , as all the candidates were admitted . After two propositions for initiation and other ordinary business had been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on VVednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , when there wcre pre-
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of North Wales And Shropshire.
Bro . C . H . Rees Prov . G . Swd . B „ F . C . Watkins Prov . G . Org . „ Dr . Williams Prov . G . Purst . „ W . Jarvis Prov . G . Std . B . Bros . R . Roberts , Major Stewart , W . ** ) Thompson . C . Coxhead , J . C . { -Prov . G . Stwds . Owen , F . R . Spaull ) Bros . Bodenham and Lewis [ Prov * £ ' _ Audi Bros . Hide and Newnes Prov . G . Tylers .
The P . G . TREASURER then read his report , in which he stated that the province was financially in a better position than it had been for years past . He proposed a grant of fifty guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , which was unanimously agreed to . A letter was read from the Grand Lodge calling attention to the fact that Grand Officers take precedence of Prov . Grand Officers under any circumstances , and in any
province . The R . W . P . G . M . then proceeded with the ceremony of dedication , assisted by Bro . J . Bodenham , the oration being effectively delivered by Bro . C . R . Gordon , LL . D ., P . G . Chaplain . A vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of the late Bro . John Peters , Holyhead .
The musical arrangements were effectively carried out by Bro . E . W . Thomas , P . M . 3 S 0 . The brethren afterwards dined together in the banqueting hall , * where covers were laid for 100 , the R . W . P . G . M . in the chair . The catering of Messrs . Brown and Pugh , of the British Hotel , was eminently satisfactory . The Masonic Hall is a commanding structure , and occupies
a site , leased from the Penrhyn estate , in the . business centre of Bangor , being almost opposite the Old Bank . The style of architecture is Renaissance , the external materials used being red pressed bricks from Ruabon with Cefn stone dressings , the details of the stone work being of a very fine and delicate character . There is a spacious entrance hall and vestibule . The srround floor is devoted
to offices , and the first floor is set aside for Masonic purposes . On this floor there is a spacious vestibule , leading from which is the large room , thirty-six feet by twenty-five feet . On the opposite side is the banquetinghall , of the same dimensions , and between them a retiringroom . The lodge-room has also a Masonic property-room leading out of it , and the banqueting-hall has a
servingroom connected with the lift from the kitchen , which is placed above . The rooms are lofty and well ventilated , and the fittings throughout are very handsome and elaborate . Adequate lavatory accommodation is provided . The second floor is arranged for the purposes of a club , and has a billiard-room thirty-six feet by twenty-four feet , three smoking and reading rooms , with lavatory and other offices . The kitchen has beeen fitted by Messrs . Longden
and Co ., Stafford . Living rooms are provided on the upper floor for the caretaker . The lower story has been divided into offices , a portion of which has been taken by the government for County Court purposes , the present courthouse , which also serves as a chapel , being most inadequate and inconvenient . Mr . Asahel P . Bell , 32 , St . Ann's-street , Manchester , is the architect ; and the contract which was about £ 5000 , has been executed by Messrs . William Jpnes and Co ., 22 , Duke-street , Liverpool .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cumberland And Westmorland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND .
The annual convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Cumberland and Westmorland was held in the County Hall , Carlisle , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., under the banner of Union Chapter , No . 310 . In the absence of the Earl of Bective , * M J ? ., Prov . G . Supt ., the throne was occupied by M . E . Comp . Geo . J . McKay , P . Z . 129 , P . G . I ., who was
supported by the following : Lomps . W . B . Gibson , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J ., as Second Principal ; John Barr , P . Z . ng , P . P . G . I ., as Third Principal ; R . f . Nelson , P . G . S . E . ; G . W . " Kenworthy , P . Z . ug , P . G . Treas . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z . 371 , P . G . P . S . ; J . Pearson , P . Z . 327 , P . G . A . S . ; T . Mandall , Z . 371 , P . G . S . B . ; Thos . Atkinson , Z . 119 , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Nicholson , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . S . N . ; Geo . Murchie , 310 , P . P . G . A . S . ; W . Kirkbride , P . P . G . A . S . ;
J . Banning , P . Z . 310 , P . P . G . Org . ; W . Court , P . Z . 310 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Walters , J . 371 ; G . Dalrymple , H . 119 ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor 119 ; W . Nanson , 310 ; W . Reid , 310 ; J . Murray , 310 ; M . Compton , 310 ; H . Court , 310 j and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The next business was the election of Prov .
G . Treas . and Prov . G . Janitor , when Comp . Kenworthy , who has filled the office of Prov . G . Treasurer for a number of years , and much to the satisfaction of the province , expressed a desire to retire , and Comp . R . J . Nelson , P . Z . 129 , was elected by an unanimous vote ; and Comp . J . M . Salisbury , 119 , Prov . G . Janitor . The officers were then invested as follows :
Comp . W . B . Gibson , P . Z . 119 ... Prov . G . H . „ I . Nicholson , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . J . „ " G . J . McKay , P . Z . 129 ... Prov . G . S . E . „ P . de E . Collin , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . S . N . „ J . Wheatlcy , P . Z . 310 Prov . G . P . S . „ Thos . Atkinson , Z . no Prov . G . ist . A . S
„ Thos . "Mandall , P . Z . 371 ... Prov . G . 2 nd . A . S : „ Thos . McMechan , P . Z . 327 ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Geo . Dalrymple , H . 119 ... Prov . G . Swd . Br „ JamesCook , 3 io Prov . G . Std . Br „ A . Walters , J . 371 Prov . G . D . C . „ J . Banning , P . Z . 310 Prov . G . Org .
„ F . R . Sewell , 371 . J- Wood , ... *> p G Stwds _ „ 371 , and Geo . Poller , 310 ... j „ J . M . Salisbury , 119 Prov . G . Janitor . The Treasurer ' s statement of account was read and passed , showing a balance of about £ 45 in hand , with chapter dues and officers fees of honour to collect . A sum of ten truineas was voted to the Roval Masonic Benevolent
Institution on thc motion of Comp . McKay , seconded by Comp . Kenworthy , and unanimously agreed to . ihe Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed .
Bro . the Duke and the Duchess of St . Albans , Bros , the Marquis of Hertford , the Earl of Fife , and Sir Frederick Leighton were honoured with unofficial invitations to the wedding of Bro . the Duke of Albany , Prince Leopold . Very few of these were issued .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A meeting of the Board of Stewards is announced to take place on Thursday next , May 4 th , at 5 o ' clock , at Freemasons' Hall , to transact the following business : To receive the report of the Dinner Committee , to draw for places at the dinner table , and complete the whole of the arrangements . The Ladies' Stewards will meet after the conclusion of the above business .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The following-circular has been issued hy Bro . Binckes :-"Office , —G , Freemasons' Hall , " Great Queen-street , London , W . C , " 27 th April , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Sir and Brother , —
" Twenty-hve years ago the chair at the anniversary festival of this Institution was occupied by the chief magistrate of the city of London , the late Right Hon . William Cubitt , with considerable advantage to the welfare of the Institution . " The history of a quarter of a century—fraught with events of general interest—to us , as Masons , is especially
worthy of note , having regard to the truly wonderful progress developed by our Fraternity . Instead of existing in comparative obscurity and retirement , it ' s work unobserved by the outer world , it's proceedings unnoticed , Freemasonry has achieved a position of dignity and respect hitherto unparalleled , enjoys a recognised position , more prominent perhaps than any other organisation
unconnected with the State ; exercises enormous influence , successfully ; pursuing its unostentatious course , and busying itself principally in the work of charity and the cultivation of the social virtues . "At the forthcoming festival of this great charitable Institution—the Royal ; Masonic Institution for Boys , —the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of the city of London will once again
preside , and it is the most earnest desire of the Committees and the Executive that " The Rt . Hon . and R . W . Bro . J WHITTAKER ELLIS , shall receive a support commensurate with the prosperity of the community over which he rules , and with the claims of an Institution second in importance to none of a similar character .
' * This appeal is addressed to the lodges within the area of the City—increased numerically and influentiatly to an unprecedented extent during the period already alluded to —to the brethren of the Order who are associated in various ways with City Government—on whose countenance and encouragement in all good words their elected chief has every right to rely .
" The services as Stewards of such brethren—of Masters , officers , and members of City Lodges—are earnestly solicited so that the Festival of ' our Boys '' School of : SS 2 may , of itself , be a lasting testimony to civic influence and generosity .
" I am dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally obliged , " FREDERICK BINCKES , " Secretary . 'Ihe first meeting of the Board of Stewards will beheld on Wednesday next , at five o'clock .
Presentation To H.R.H. The Duke Of Albany.
PRESENTATION TO H . R . H . THE DUKE OF ALBANY .
A silver casket has been presented to H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , by the brethren of the province . The casket is of Gothic design in silver partially gilt , placed on a shaped and ornamental ebony stand . The front panel bears in raised enamel
the Grand Alasters collar and jewel . On the reverse H . R . H . ' s arms , & c , & c . At each corner is placed the Royal supporters , and the casket is surmounted by the coronet of H . R . H . resting on a cushion . At each end is a raised medallion with inscriptions as follows : At one end" Presented to H . R . H . the Duke of Albanv . K . G .. R . VV .
Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire . " At the other end— " On his manage by his brethren in the province , A . L . 5 SS 2 . " The above beautiful casket , the kindly present of the Oxfordshire brethren , executed by Messrs . Ortner and Houle , 3 , St . James ' s-street , was on view last Friday , and much admired .
An Unvouched For Visitor.
AN UNVOUCHED FOR VISITOR .
The Voice of Masonry has the following : I was visiting a lodge in Ohio ; the hall was capacious and handsomely furnished ; the Master was a large , dignified man , and looked as though he would brook no levity while the lodge was at work . A brother , who was vouched for at the door , came in , and presenting himself before the altar , saluted
the Master with profound respect . As he entered the hall there came at his side , but unnoticed by him , his very large and finely formed Newfoundland dog , who walked beside liis master to the altar , and stood there with quiet dignity facing the East . The owner was not yet aware of his presence , and took his seat , but the keen-eyed Master was ,
and knowing * that no such visitor had been announced , inquired , "Who vouches for him f " Waiting a moment for . 1 reply , and not receiving one , the gavel came down , followed by the imperious command , " Put him out ! " The owner rose to execute the command , when the noble animal was , like a cowan , ushered into the outer room , wearing a facial expression which said
very plainly : Well , I have visited the lodge anyhow . " This almost convulsed the members , and the . dignified Master had quite as much as he could do to preserve order and decorum . Evidently he had a hard struggle tc control bis emotions , yet he had no smile , but sat there like a marble statue in the Chair of Solomon . This is one example of unbending dignity and stern discipline in a lodge . 1
Lady Monckton , wife of Sir John Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes , with Lad y Young , gave two entertainments at Cheltenham last week on behalf of the Girls' Friendly Society .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Kraft Imasonro , WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Crystal Palace , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . W . F . Gardiner , W . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , I . P . M . and Sec ; Robert H . Crowden , P . M . ; Allen , P . M . ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Perrin , S . W . ; Vizittelly , J . W . j Basil Cooke S . D . ; Crump , J . D . j fames Crowden . I . G .: Pli'Ins .
Steward ; Jas . Orange , Org . ; Bowler , Tyler ; Robins , Johnson , Winkworth , A . W . Stead , and others . Visitors : Bros . Larchin , P . M . ; Postans , Barnes , and Winn . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Watson Osmond , Caledonian Lodge , No . 134 , was duly balloted for and unanimously elected a joining member . The ballot also proving favourable , Mr . Henry Horatio Fanshawe was duly
initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M ., Bro . Gardiner , and the impressive mannerin which theceremony was conducted was appreciated as much by the brethren as it washy the candidate . Bro . Barnes , of Lodge No . 1363 , was , by fiat of the W . M ., passed to the Second Degree , a circumstance warranted by the fact that Bro . Barnes was about leaving England . Other routine business followed ,
and after presenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Woodrow , with the customary P . M . ' s jewel , which was not ready at the installation ceremony , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , served in Messrs . Bertram and Roberts' best style . The usual toasts followed , and were exhaustively responded to , and the brethren having spent , as usual , a most enjoyable evening , retired at an early hour .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1503 ) . — This lodge held a meeting on the 12 th inst ., at Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those in attendance were Bros . Saunders , W . M . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; S . Saunders , Org ., acting J . W . j W . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; B . iggs , P-M ^ LC . j Artus , P . M . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , W . Bro . Wigginton , by permission of the W . M ., raised Bro . Gurney to the Degree of an M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to W . Bro . VV . H . Saunders , as Steward tor the Girls' School . . Numerous letters from brethren apologising for non-attendance having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts wcre briefly given from the chair , and having been responded to , the brethren separated at an early hour .
UNITED MILITARY LODGE ( No . 1536 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge took place at the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Plumstead , on the 14 th inst . Bro . W . Welding , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Weston , P . M . ; Holleyman , S . W . ; G . Kennedy , J . W . ; Gee , Treas . ; Fisher , * Sec ; Saunders , S . D . j Mould , J . D . ; and Maule , I . G .
The minutes of thc preceding regular meeting and cash account having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for a joining member and a candidate for initiation , which was unanimous in each case , but the candidates were unfortunately prevented from attending . Bros . Stanley , Ellis , Butler , Sweney , and also Bro . Butler , 17 S 9 ( by request of the W . M . of that lodge ) were passed to thc
Second Degree , and Bros . Foxon , Brown , and Elson were raised to the Third Degree . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Field , P . M ., who had lately arrived from South Africa , and he , in eloquent terms , conveyed to the brethren " Hearty good wishes" from Bros . Spinks , P . M ., and Deeves , I . P . M . ; the latter , who
only went out to South Africa fourteen months since , he informed the brethren , had made rapid strides in Freemasonry out there , having established the first lodge of instruction there , which had flourished very much under his able preceptorship . The Fifteen Sections had also recently been worked by Bro . Deeves , and he was looked up toby the brethren in the country as a good authority on all Masonic matters .
Bro . I-ield , P . M ., being about to return to South Africa ; was desired to convey to Bros . Spinks , P . M ., and Deeves I . P . M ., the "Hearty good wishes" of the officers and members of the lodge , and was further asked to be the means of conveying to Bro . Deeves , I . P . M ., the Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , which had some months since been voted to him in recognition of the ability and zeal
displayed by him . Bro . Field , P . M ., consented , and thanked the brethren warmly on behalf of Bro . Deeves , I . P . M ., and he said he was sure that both Bros . Spinks , and Deeves would be delighted to hear that he had been able to visit the lodge in which they took such an interest , and of which he should have such a good account to give , having had the
opportunity of hearing two degrees worked , and been made acquainted with the flourishing condition of the lodge . Bro . Weston , P . M ., informed the brethren lhat he had attended the recent meeting of the Provincial Charity Committee and had brought forward the case of the daughter of Bro . Gooding , a candidate for admission to
the Girls' School . He was pleased to say that the Provincial Grand Master had spoken in very flattering terms of the United Military Lodge on that occasion , and that his lordship had proposed , and it was seconded hy the Provincial Grand Chaplain , that to ensure the admission of Bro . Gooding ' s daughter the case should be made the first in the province , lhis , however , had since been rendered
unnecessary , on account of there being no election , as all the candidates were admitted . After two propositions for initiation and other ordinary business had been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the festive board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on VVednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , when there wcre pre-