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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . OFFICE , 4 , FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . Patron and President : H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., M . W . G . M . At the Annual General Meeting of this Institution , held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Friday , the 21 st May , 1880 ., W . Bro . HENRY S MITH , V . P ., Prov . G . Sec . W . Yorkshire , in the Chair , After the general business was disposed of , the Governors and Subscribers proceeded to the Election of Twenty-six Female Annuitants from an approved list of Forty-eight Candidates ; and Twenty-two Male Annuitants from an approved list of Thirty-one Candidates , when the following were declared duly elected : — MALES . Votes . Bro . Samuel Genese ... ... ... ... 21 G 3 „ John Bennett ... ... ... ... 1 9 GS „ John Wm . Claisen ... ... ... ... 17 S 6 „ William Jones ... ... ... ... 1523 „ William Penotiere ... ... ... ... 1514 „ Henry Douglas ... ... ... ... 1505 „ William John Helps ... ... ... 14 C 7 . , Thomas S . Morris ... ... ... 1467 „ Jonathan Leaver ... ... ... ... 1373 „ William Woods ... ... ... 1199 „ James Highland ... ... ... ... 1196 „ Henry Herbert ... ... ... ... 11 ( 56 „ John Hardman Lyon ... ... ... 107 S „ Edwin Booth ... ... ... ... 10 C 2 „ Thomas Kendall ... ... ... 1041 „ Richard Broadbent ... ... ... ... 9 G 9 „ James Portloek ... ... ... ... 9 G 5 „ George V . Hague ... ... ... ... 930 „ "Robert Cox Walker ... ... ... 779 „ * Tohn Flinn ... ... ... ... ... 772 „ * James Wauldby ... ... ... 415 „ * George Elliott ... ... ... ... 320 WIDOWS . Votes . Mrs . Elizabeth Bull ... ... ... ... 1259 „ Sarah Pattison ... ... ... ... 1105 „ Martha Crispin ... ... ... ... 1091 „ Frances Blake ... ... ... ... 1073 „ Mary Ann West ... ... ... ... 1039 „ Jane Stafford ... ... ... ... 1029 „ Sarah W . Grace ... ... ... ... 1011 „ Elizabeth T . Maynard ... ... ... 973 „ Hannah B . Bamber ... ... ... 9 65 „ Ann Hawkins ... ... ... ... 955 „ Sarah White ... ... ... ... 93 S „ Susannah C . Andrews ,... ... ... 923 „ Elizabeth Dawson ... ... ... ... 919 „ Louisa E . Candler ... ... ... S 46 „ Marianne Rigby ... ... ... ... S 3 S „ Harriet Palmer ... ... ... 79 G „ Sarah Ellen Hodgson ... ... ... 771 „ Catherine Peters ... ... ... 759 „ Elizabeth Child ... ... ... ... 721 „ Mary Ann Spencer ... ... ... 6 95 „ Ann Dumper ... ... ... ... 6 SG „ Ann Dicker ... ... ... ... 642 „ Ann Maiy Prebble ... ... ... ... 632 „ •Sarah Woods ... ... ... ... 597 „ * Jane Willis ... ... ... ... 597 „ * Mart _ a Weeks ... ... ... 545 The Votes of the Unsuccessful Candidates will be carried forward to the next Election . Those marked * arc elected to ( ill vacancies occasioned by death since thc Voting Papers were issued . JAMES TERRY , Secretary . 21 st May , 1 SS 0 .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . — Mrs . BAMBER , 9 , Cooksnnstreet , Blackpool , is anxious to express her heartfelt thanks to the many friends of her late husband , who have MI fcinolv - "ivi-n Iiifir a .-I'l .-inr . ' ii : I _ n . ii :: ' ! : ¦ ¦ , •. \ n . ni ' . Tit to the M .-.. II , ; .- ! .:. "d ' •: ' lieu •'¦ !¦ ! . " < .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —Bro . JAMES HIGHLAND ( Lodge Waveney , 929 ) returns his sincere thanks to those Brethren who kindly assisted him by 1196 Votes to the pusition of an Annuitant of the Benevolent Fund .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —MRS . BLAKE , Widow of the late Bro . CHARLES BLAKE , begs to return her grateful thanks to all those Brethren and Ladies who so kindly supported her in her Election , May 21 , 1880 . 14 , Royal Masonic Institution , Croydon .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the Globe . In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland are published with thc special sanction of the respec live Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic work in this country , our Indian Empire , and the Colonics . Thc vast accession to the ranks of the Order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and the proprietor can assert with confidence that announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a very large and influential body of readers . Advertisements for the current week ' s issue are received up to six o ' clock on Wednesday evening . P . BUSHING OmcE : 19 8 , F I . EET STREET , _ ONDON , _ E . C ,
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains thc fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry in every eiegrcc . Subscriptions , including Postage : — ,, ,,,. , _ United States , India , China , Australia United Kingdom . Canada , tbc Conti- JJCW Zealand & c ncnt , & c . ' ' 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Office Orders o Cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KE __ _ , Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank
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So Corres pitKents * P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER . —Has not sent his name—we must ask for this in accordance with our rule before inserting his letter . Bro . TISLEY and T . F . in our next . The following stand over : — Natalia Lodge , and Nos . 1393 , 1147 , 149-, 1777 , and 1 S 14 . P . G . L . of Royal Arch , York . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Sunday Times , " "Keystone , " "Broad Arrow , " "The Citizen , " "The Jewish Chronicle , " "The Hull Packet , " " Der Long- lslaender ; " " Montreal Herald and Daily Commercial Gazette , " "Yorkshire Gazette , " "Thc Croydon Guardian , " "The Empire , " "Weather Wisdom , " "Notes on the History of the Mark Degree , " "The Canadian Craftsman , " "Greenhouse Favourites , " "The Shilling House of Commons for 1 SS 0 ( New Parliament ) , " " The Times of Natal , " "The Egyptian Gazette , " "The Warden . "
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THEFREEMASON. SATURDAY , MAY 20 , 1880 .
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THE result of thc voting for thc House Committee of tlie Girls' School on Tliursc ' ay was , as wc anticipated , an entire triumpli for the I louse Committee . Both thc House Committee and the Audit Committee were rc-clcclcd by overwhelming
majorities . A very large ntiml : > _ rof Life Governors and ladies attended to vote , and we rejoice very mucli at tlie satisfactory announcement which we are permitted to make . It is needless to add that Bro . Col . CREATON presided with his usual fairness and urbanity combined . #
* * THE account of thc ceremony at Truro in itself is most interesting , and the day will Jong be remembered as an Alba Dies in Cornish Masonic annals .
We trust that the good work inaugurated under such gracious and goodly auspices may be completed in due time , to the honour of God , and the welfare and salvation of man .
* * WE regret , however , to learn that mucli dissatisfaction exists as to thc " attention and hospitality " shewn to thc Grand Officers . We have received
more than one complaint on the subject , and on one or two other " tender points " which wc think it liettcr to be silcnr upon . Our readers will note a Grand Officer ' s letter elsewhere .
* * Jv tlio nlw'nrn of livn . Sir Al'irrl W . Wonn . ' ' •' . ••' -, " •¦<> . TllJMv . ' i :. v . v ; er ' ii nie'd llic diltii - of Grand Dire-dor ol (" ercmonies according to tlie instructions of liis respected Chief . We
understand that tlie exertions of I 3 ro . THOMAS FENS were both marked and most successful in educing order from " chaos , " and rendering the ceremonial complete and . Masonic . Wc are all aware of his good work for . Masonry , and his many claims on the regard of his brethren .
# # THE House Committee of the Girls' School is composed of well-known and worthy Masons , who have given great attention to the Institution in every respect , and who by their Masonic services
and social qualities deserve the support of us all . To remove them in a body must have some motive or reason , and what that motive or reason may be , we feel it better not to attempt to discover . If it be the one openl y alleged it is a most contemptible one .
* * WE are much concerned to note that Bro . J AMES STEVENS , though so latel y defeated by such an overwhelming majority , is again to thc fore with a fresh motion for a Committee on ritual . Such a proposal seems so disrespectful to Grand Lodge ,
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and so inconsiderate to its members , that we cannot doubt of its rejection by an even still greater majority than on the last occasion . We must openly protest against so rash , and ill timed , and so unwarranted a procedure . We speak freely and
forcibly , because we think we know what many others feel on the subject , alilce in the metropolis and the provinces . But we venture to believe that his motion will be rejected on a point of law and order .
* *' * THE effect of Bro . STEVENS' motion , could it be carried , would be so prejudicial to the "lodges of instruc-tion , " that we recommend all who value these valuable characteristics of English Masonry to
support once more by their presence and vote that wise toleration and judicious liberty which have been granted to'the English Craft since 1813 D y the laudable moderation of the Grand Lodge of England .
* * THERE can be little doubt but that the great majority of thc brethren will reject such a peculiarl y inopportune and unwise departure from common precedent , as is Bro . STEVENS' most ridiculous
motion . It is ridiculous , because only three months ago Grand Lodge refused to entertain it , and it has the appearance now of an attempt , to use a common expression , " to bull y Grand Lodge " into to-day what it has refused to do by persistent
motions . We have ourselves no doubt as to thc result , trifling alike with the dignity of Grand Lodge and thc feelings of the brethren . Whatever Bro . J AMES STEVENS' own opinion may be as to the abstract
importance of his motion , it is not shared in at all by thc majority of his brethren , and we regret that in the same year Grand Lodge should be exposed to the annoyance and agitation of a fresh contest on such an ill-digested and uncalled-for proposal .
* * * WE notice that at the last Board of Benevolence £ 784 were voted . Thirty-four cases were considered until 10 . 15 , and of these one was dismissed and four deferred . The twenty-nine cases were
divided as follows : two £ 100 , two £ 50 , one £ 40 , one £ 35 , one £ 30 , three £ 25 , nine £ 20 , five £ 15 , and five £ 10 . This statement shows the care and consideration with which the grants arc now made . * * *
A PROPOSAL will be made at next Grand Lodge by the Board of General Purposes , to purchase some property adjoining Freemasons' Hall . It is obvious how important it is for us to have thc property on both sides of the hall . If ever the
exigencies of the Craft require a move our property will be very valuable . But as the " Ileadquarters " of English Masonry will remain where they are , let us hope , for some time to come , our duty '•¦ to si r : 'iv ' 'l . ( ' 11 oi | i- piwifinn l ^ y cl'n ' v OTe-irv- in
our power . * * THE Grand Lodge balance sheet , which we print elsewhere , is very interesting and satisfactory . As it will be seen , there has been received for the
Fund of Benevolence £ 11 , 571 15 s ., and expended £ 12 , 273 ios ., so that £ 710 15 s . was required to make the account balance . But then there has also been paid for £ 4000 Consols , £ 384 7 s . iod . for the Fund of Benevolence . Something has
been said about overdrawing £ 700 on this Fund and carrying it from the Fund of General Purposes , but then the overdraught arose from the investment of £ 3847 ios . Practically the Fund of Benevolence was £ 3000 to the good . Another
year the Quarterly Committee must invest less and allow a larger margin . For the Fund of General Purposes £ 14 , 796 lis . iod ., were received and £ 12 , 626 5 s . iod . expended , leaving a balance of £ 2170 6 s ., and of which £ 700 has been
advanced to the Fund of Benevolence . £ 6000 Consols have been also purchased at a cost of £ 5781 5 s ., and £ 975 paid for deposit of purchase of property . Thus it will be seen , that for the two Funds £ 27 , 070 is . iod . have been received , and 24 , 939 5 s . iod . expended , leaving a balanc e
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . OFFICE , 4 , FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . Patron and President : H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., M . W . G . M . At the Annual General Meeting of this Institution , held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Friday , the 21 st May , 1880 ., W . Bro . HENRY S MITH , V . P ., Prov . G . Sec . W . Yorkshire , in the Chair , After the general business was disposed of , the Governors and Subscribers proceeded to the Election of Twenty-six Female Annuitants from an approved list of Forty-eight Candidates ; and Twenty-two Male Annuitants from an approved list of Thirty-one Candidates , when the following were declared duly elected : — MALES . Votes . Bro . Samuel Genese ... ... ... ... 21 G 3 „ John Bennett ... ... ... ... 1 9 GS „ John Wm . Claisen ... ... ... ... 17 S 6 „ William Jones ... ... ... ... 1523 „ William Penotiere ... ... ... ... 1514 „ Henry Douglas ... ... ... ... 1505 „ William John Helps ... ... ... 14 C 7 . , Thomas S . Morris ... ... ... 1467 „ Jonathan Leaver ... ... ... ... 1373 „ William Woods ... ... ... 1199 „ James Highland ... ... ... ... 1196 „ Henry Herbert ... ... ... ... 11 ( 56 „ John Hardman Lyon ... ... ... 107 S „ Edwin Booth ... ... ... ... 10 C 2 „ Thomas Kendall ... ... ... 1041 „ Richard Broadbent ... ... ... ... 9 G 9 „ James Portloek ... ... ... ... 9 G 5 „ George V . Hague ... ... ... ... 930 „ "Robert Cox Walker ... ... ... 779 „ * Tohn Flinn ... ... ... ... ... 772 „ * James Wauldby ... ... ... 415 „ * George Elliott ... ... ... ... 320 WIDOWS . Votes . Mrs . Elizabeth Bull ... ... ... ... 1259 „ Sarah Pattison ... ... ... ... 1105 „ Martha Crispin ... ... ... ... 1091 „ Frances Blake ... ... ... ... 1073 „ Mary Ann West ... ... ... ... 1039 „ Jane Stafford ... ... ... ... 1029 „ Sarah W . Grace ... ... ... ... 1011 „ Elizabeth T . Maynard ... ... ... 973 „ Hannah B . Bamber ... ... ... 9 65 „ Ann Hawkins ... ... ... ... 955 „ Sarah White ... ... ... ... 93 S „ Susannah C . Andrews ,... ... ... 923 „ Elizabeth Dawson ... ... ... ... 919 „ Louisa E . Candler ... ... ... S 46 „ Marianne Rigby ... ... ... ... S 3 S „ Harriet Palmer ... ... ... 79 G „ Sarah Ellen Hodgson ... ... ... 771 „ Catherine Peters ... ... ... 759 „ Elizabeth Child ... ... ... ... 721 „ Mary Ann Spencer ... ... ... 6 95 „ Ann Dumper ... ... ... ... 6 SG „ Ann Dicker ... ... ... ... 642 „ Ann Maiy Prebble ... ... ... ... 632 „ •Sarah Woods ... ... ... ... 597 „ * Jane Willis ... ... ... ... 597 „ * Mart _ a Weeks ... ... ... 545 The Votes of the Unsuccessful Candidates will be carried forward to the next Election . Those marked * arc elected to ( ill vacancies occasioned by death since thc Voting Papers were issued . JAMES TERRY , Secretary . 21 st May , 1 SS 0 .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . — Mrs . BAMBER , 9 , Cooksnnstreet , Blackpool , is anxious to express her heartfelt thanks to the many friends of her late husband , who have MI fcinolv - "ivi-n Iiifir a .-I'l .-inr . ' ii : I _ n . ii :: ' ! : ¦ ¦ , •. \ n . ni ' . Tit to the M .-.. II , ; .- ! .:. "d ' •: ' lieu •'¦ !¦ ! . " < .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —Bro . JAMES HIGHLAND ( Lodge Waveney , 929 ) returns his sincere thanks to those Brethren who kindly assisted him by 1196 Votes to the pusition of an Annuitant of the Benevolent Fund .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —MRS . BLAKE , Widow of the late Bro . CHARLES BLAKE , begs to return her grateful thanks to all those Brethren and Ladies who so kindly supported her in her Election , May 21 , 1880 . 14 , Royal Masonic Institution , Croydon .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the Globe . In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland are published with thc special sanction of the respec live Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic work in this country , our Indian Empire , and the Colonics . Thc vast accession to the ranks of the Order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and the proprietor can assert with confidence that announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a very large and influential body of readers . Advertisements for the current week ' s issue are received up to six o ' clock on Wednesday evening . P . BUSHING OmcE : 19 8 , F I . EET STREET , _ ONDON , _ E . C ,
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains thc fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry in every eiegrcc . Subscriptions , including Postage : — ,, ,,,. , _ United States , India , China , Australia United Kingdom . Canada , tbc Conti- JJCW Zealand & c ncnt , & c . ' ' 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Office Orders o Cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KE __ _ , Chief Office , London , the latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank
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So Corres pitKents * P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER . —Has not sent his name—we must ask for this in accordance with our rule before inserting his letter . Bro . TISLEY and T . F . in our next . The following stand over : — Natalia Lodge , and Nos . 1393 , 1147 , 149-, 1777 , and 1 S 14 . P . G . L . of Royal Arch , York . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Sunday Times , " "Keystone , " "Broad Arrow , " "The Citizen , " "The Jewish Chronicle , " "The Hull Packet , " " Der Long- lslaender ; " " Montreal Herald and Daily Commercial Gazette , " "Yorkshire Gazette , " "Thc Croydon Guardian , " "The Empire , " "Weather Wisdom , " "Notes on the History of the Mark Degree , " "The Canadian Craftsman , " "Greenhouse Favourites , " "The Shilling House of Commons for 1 SS 0 ( New Parliament ) , " " The Times of Natal , " "The Egyptian Gazette , " "The Warden . "
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THEFREEMASON. SATURDAY , MAY 20 , 1880 .
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THE result of thc voting for thc House Committee of tlie Girls' School on Tliursc ' ay was , as wc anticipated , an entire triumpli for the I louse Committee . Both thc House Committee and the Audit Committee were rc-clcclcd by overwhelming
majorities . A very large ntiml : > _ rof Life Governors and ladies attended to vote , and we rejoice very mucli at tlie satisfactory announcement which we are permitted to make . It is needless to add that Bro . Col . CREATON presided with his usual fairness and urbanity combined . #
* * THE account of thc ceremony at Truro in itself is most interesting , and the day will Jong be remembered as an Alba Dies in Cornish Masonic annals .
We trust that the good work inaugurated under such gracious and goodly auspices may be completed in due time , to the honour of God , and the welfare and salvation of man .
* * WE regret , however , to learn that mucli dissatisfaction exists as to thc " attention and hospitality " shewn to thc Grand Officers . We have received
more than one complaint on the subject , and on one or two other " tender points " which wc think it liettcr to be silcnr upon . Our readers will note a Grand Officer ' s letter elsewhere .
* * Jv tlio nlw'nrn of livn . Sir Al'irrl W . Wonn . ' ' •' . ••' -, " •¦<> . TllJMv . ' i :. v . v ; er ' ii nie'd llic diltii - of Grand Dire-dor ol (" ercmonies according to tlie instructions of liis respected Chief . We
understand that tlie exertions of I 3 ro . THOMAS FENS were both marked and most successful in educing order from " chaos , " and rendering the ceremonial complete and . Masonic . Wc are all aware of his good work for . Masonry , and his many claims on the regard of his brethren .
# # THE House Committee of the Girls' School is composed of well-known and worthy Masons , who have given great attention to the Institution in every respect , and who by their Masonic services
and social qualities deserve the support of us all . To remove them in a body must have some motive or reason , and what that motive or reason may be , we feel it better not to attempt to discover . If it be the one openl y alleged it is a most contemptible one .
* * WE are much concerned to note that Bro . J AMES STEVENS , though so latel y defeated by such an overwhelming majority , is again to thc fore with a fresh motion for a Committee on ritual . Such a proposal seems so disrespectful to Grand Lodge ,
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and so inconsiderate to its members , that we cannot doubt of its rejection by an even still greater majority than on the last occasion . We must openly protest against so rash , and ill timed , and so unwarranted a procedure . We speak freely and
forcibly , because we think we know what many others feel on the subject , alilce in the metropolis and the provinces . But we venture to believe that his motion will be rejected on a point of law and order .
* *' * THE effect of Bro . STEVENS' motion , could it be carried , would be so prejudicial to the "lodges of instruc-tion , " that we recommend all who value these valuable characteristics of English Masonry to
support once more by their presence and vote that wise toleration and judicious liberty which have been granted to'the English Craft since 1813 D y the laudable moderation of the Grand Lodge of England .
* * THERE can be little doubt but that the great majority of thc brethren will reject such a peculiarl y inopportune and unwise departure from common precedent , as is Bro . STEVENS' most ridiculous
motion . It is ridiculous , because only three months ago Grand Lodge refused to entertain it , and it has the appearance now of an attempt , to use a common expression , " to bull y Grand Lodge " into to-day what it has refused to do by persistent
motions . We have ourselves no doubt as to thc result , trifling alike with the dignity of Grand Lodge and thc feelings of the brethren . Whatever Bro . J AMES STEVENS' own opinion may be as to the abstract
importance of his motion , it is not shared in at all by thc majority of his brethren , and we regret that in the same year Grand Lodge should be exposed to the annoyance and agitation of a fresh contest on such an ill-digested and uncalled-for proposal .
* * * WE notice that at the last Board of Benevolence £ 784 were voted . Thirty-four cases were considered until 10 . 15 , and of these one was dismissed and four deferred . The twenty-nine cases were
divided as follows : two £ 100 , two £ 50 , one £ 40 , one £ 35 , one £ 30 , three £ 25 , nine £ 20 , five £ 15 , and five £ 10 . This statement shows the care and consideration with which the grants arc now made . * * *
A PROPOSAL will be made at next Grand Lodge by the Board of General Purposes , to purchase some property adjoining Freemasons' Hall . It is obvious how important it is for us to have thc property on both sides of the hall . If ever the
exigencies of the Craft require a move our property will be very valuable . But as the " Ileadquarters " of English Masonry will remain where they are , let us hope , for some time to come , our duty '•¦ to si r : 'iv ' 'l . ( ' 11 oi | i- piwifinn l ^ y cl'n ' v OTe-irv- in
our power . * * THE Grand Lodge balance sheet , which we print elsewhere , is very interesting and satisfactory . As it will be seen , there has been received for the
Fund of Benevolence £ 11 , 571 15 s ., and expended £ 12 , 273 ios ., so that £ 710 15 s . was required to make the account balance . But then there has also been paid for £ 4000 Consols , £ 384 7 s . iod . for the Fund of Benevolence . Something has
been said about overdrawing £ 700 on this Fund and carrying it from the Fund of General Purposes , but then the overdraught arose from the investment of £ 3847 ios . Practically the Fund of Benevolence was £ 3000 to the good . Another
year the Quarterly Committee must invest less and allow a larger margin . For the Fund of General Purposes £ 14 , 796 lis . iod ., were received and £ 12 , 626 5 s . iod . expended , leaving a balance of £ 2170 6 s ., and of which £ 700 has been
advanced to the Fund of Benevolence . £ 6000 Consols have been also purchased at a cost of £ 5781 5 s ., and £ 975 paid for deposit of purchase of property . Thus it will be seen , that for the two Funds £ 27 , 070 is . iod . have been received , and 24 , 939 5 s . iod . expended , leaving a balanc e