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ROYAL Masonic Benevolent Institution FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . Grand Patron and President : His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Treasurer - —JOHN A . FARNFIELD , Esq . Bankers :- LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK ( Bloomsbury Branch ) , 214 High Holborn , London , W . C . Upwards of 1520 Annuitants have received the benefits of the Institution since its foundation in 1842 and 1849 . 200 men and 242 widows are Annuitants at the present time . 30 widows , in addition , are receiving half their late husband ' s annuity . Amount paid Annually in Annuities £ 16 , 264 116 Candidates for next election . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Will be held at the FREEMASONS' TAVERN , LONDON , W . C , ON WEDNESDAY , 26 th FEBRUARY 1896 , Under the distinguished Presidency of THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD GEORGE HAMILTON , M . P . R . W . Prov . G . M . for Middlesex . Brethren are earnestly solicited to accept the Stewardship upon this most important occasion , and to kindly forward their names as soon as possible , with full particulars , to JAMES TERRY ( V . Pat ., P . G . Swd . B . ) , Secretary . Office—4 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .

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Presentation To Miss Della Everett.

PRESENTATION TO MISS DELLA EVERETT .

AT the conclusion of the business of the Board of Management of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . on Friday , 17 th ult ., the Chairman Bro . Richard Eve said that he had been deputed by members of the Board and other intimate friends of the Institution to perform a very pleasing duty . It was within the recollection of all that by the kindness of their good friend and colleague Brother George Everett , their Boys had been enabled for the

second time to hold the annual Athletic Sports on the beautifully situated grounds at Kempton Park . Unfortunately Bro . Everett was unable to be with them on the chosen day , through a severe attack of illness , but his place was admirably filled by members of his family , who worked hard to render every boy and visitor happy . None worked so hard or did so much to conduce to their comfort as Miss Delia Everett , and one and all felt a deep debt of gratitude to her for thc graceful manner in which she had brought about a

happy day . It was felt that a mere vote of thanks was not sufficient , and their indefatigable Bro . James Stephens had carried through a project which would better show their appreciation of what they all recognised as a kindly and important service . He therefore begged Bro . Everett to convey to his daughter a letter signed by the subscribers to the gift , and the accompanying diamond ring as a souvenir of the occasion , and to mark the friendly feeling all entertained towards her and himself .

Bro . George Everett said : Although I am very much better in health I am yet not very strong , and when our Chairman commenced addressing me I felt completely taken aback , not being in a fit state to bear surprises . This is , however , a very gratifying one . I was sorely troubled at the time of the Sports in being unable to be with you , but was delighted to hear that all appeared to have had a happy day . I was only too pleased to know that in

my absence my children were able to make things comfortable . The kind presentation , he continued , would be a very pleasant surprise to his daughter , and he felt very proud to think all entertained such kindly feelings towards her . He did not feel equal to the occasion , but assured them he would never forget their kindness as long as he livi : d . The letter accompanying the ring was as follows : —

17 th J anuary 1896 . DEAB MISS EVEEETT , Please receive the accompanying ring from the gentlemen whose names are appended , as a slight token of their regard and esteem , and in grateful recognition of the exceptionally kind and energetic manner in which you ( in the enforced absence of your dear old " Dad " thi * ough illness )

assisted the Sports Committee in making the preliminary arrangements , as well as for your indefatigable exertions on the day of " Our Boys " Sports at Kempton Park , on Sth June 1895 , in which you succeeded in not only making the visitors happy and comfortable , but also indeed the Boys themselves , culminating in the event being one of the most pleasant associated with the Institution . With our united best wishes for your future happiness ,

We are , Yours very faithfully , RICHARD EVE , Chairman , [ Here follow thirty-five other signatures ] .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

"We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report . Lodge or other proceedings .

CADOGAN LODGE , No . 162 . ON the occasion of the annual meeting of this Lodge Bro . R . Gofton-Salmond , Secretary of the British Home for Incurables , and Clerk to the Gardeners' Company ( says the " City Press " ) , was installed as Worshipful Master .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658 . THE tenth annual ladies' evening of the Lodge took place on Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell . The attendance was largely in excess of previous years .

At 6 o ' clock the regular Lodge assembled for the purpose of electing Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . H . Buckeridge was unanimously elected Master , Bro . James Hill P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . H . Thomas Tyler .

After other formal business , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren then assisted to receive the visitors . The next part of the function consisted of a banquet—most admirably served by Mrs . Venables—in the Pillar Hall , and presided over by Brother Robert Rowlands W . M .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . ANOTHER successful meeting was held on Saturday , 18 th ult ., at the Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington , when nearly sixty Brethren and visitors were present , under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Neville W . M . Ballot was taken for three gentlemen for initiation , which was

unanimously m their favour , and all being in attendance , they were introduced into the Order by the W . M . The beautiful charge to the initiates , always given in this Lodge , was delivered by Bro . Turner S . W . Bro . Green was , during the evening , raised to the degree of Master Mason .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . THE installation meeting was held on Tuesday , 21 st ult ., at the Bromley Vestry Hall . Brother W . T . Potts W . M . was in attendance early to receive the members , and having opened the Lodge the usual preliminaries were regarded , and the ceremony of installation followed , the elect W . M . for

the following year being Bro . E . A . A . Hambridge S . W . Brother Ben Johnson P . M . acted as D . C , and Brother Potts in due form installed his successor in the presence of a board of eighteen Past Masters , Brother C . J . R . Tijou P . A . G . P . being S . W ., and Bro . Dipple J . W .

On the Brethren being admitted , the formal salutes were given , and the W . M . next invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . G . H . Fennell S . W ., J . W . Holmes J . W ., J . Bailey P . M . Treasurer , W . G . Shadrake Secretary , A . S . Bird S . D ., F . Thornton J . D ., H . Boorer I . G ., G . Chapman D . C , E . T . Marchant Organist , H . R . Moffatt and J . Absolam Stewards , and G . Sheppard Tyler .

The outgoing W . M . was presented with a Past Master s jewel , amid the congratulatory adjuncts of speech and applause , and the Lodge being duly closed , the Brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where admirable provision was made for their comfort , says the " East London Observer . "

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . AT Brother Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , on Tuesday , 28 th ult ., Brothers T . W . Mogford W . M ., H . H . Bagnall S . W ., Major Reed J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , F . Wortbam Sec , R . J . Rogers P . M . S . D ., S . Manne J . D ., R . Armstrong I . G ., G . Potter , J . J . Hough , F . Beesley , and J . Wynman .

INSTEUOTION

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beesley candidate . The charge was given in an impressive manner . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Potter candidate . Bro . Potter was elected a member , and Bro . Bagnall to take the chair at the ensuing weekly meeting .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 860 . THE annual supper and ladies night took place on Wednesday , at the Dr . Butler's Head , Mason's Avenue , E . G ., under the presidency of Brother Fred Dunstan P . M . P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., supported by Mrs . and Miss Dunstan ,

Bros . Kaufman P . M ., Toye P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Toye , W . E . Jeanes and Mrs . Jeanes , Bro . W . S . Harvey Secretary , Miss Hatvey , Bro . A . Wyatt , Miss Bird , Bro . Harry Willsmer , Mrs . Willsmer , Mrs . Geo . Clark , Bros . Alderman G . H . Clark , Walter Clark , A . Cunnington , Fred Kebbell , Fluck , Taylor , Russell , & c , altogether upwards of fifty members of the Craft and lady friends .

After supper the Loyal toasts received due consideration from the chairman . That of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , proposed by Bro . Dunstan P . M . the chairman and esteemed Preceptor of the Lodge , was enthusiastically received , and very ably replied to by Bro . W . E . Harvey P . M . Secretary .

The toast of the chairman was proposed by Bro . Harry Willsmer who , in the course of a few remarks , referred co the many good qualities of the subject of the toast , and his never failing kindness and courtesy in assisting all members of the Lodge of Instruction , particularly the younger members of the Craft who were desirous of perfecting themselves in the ritual of Freemasonry .

The toast of the Ladies was proposed by Bro . Walter Clark , and on their behalf replied to by Bro . G . H . Clark . Tho Visitors was proposed in felicitous terms by Bro . W . S . Harvey P . M ., the popular Secretary . The toasts were interspersed with songs and recitations , by the Misses