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attend and support it . The next business was to receive the report of the Committee who had been appointed to conduct the proceedings in connection with the John Boyd Memorial Fund . It was announced that a similar committee had been appointed by the Prudent Brethren Chapter , and it was intimated that both committees were in accord in regard to what was contemplated being done . It

had been considered desirable that a portrait of onr deceased Brother Boyd should bo procured , and that the same be tendered to the Committee of the Royal Masonio Girls' School , in the welfare of which Institution Bro . Boyd invariably took a deep interest ; but , on thia intention coming under the consideration of the Committee , that body felt they could not consistently fall in with the views of the

members of the Prudent Brethren Lodge , and accept the gift without establishing a precedent it wonld be undesirable to carry out in all cases . Consequently , Bro . T . Ball now proposed that tho money it was intended should be devoted to that purpose be expended in the purchase of a harmonium , to be used jointly by the members of the Prudent Brethren Lodge

and tho Prudent Brethren Chapter , of which bodies , likewise , it was to be considered the joint property ; also that a silver plate be provided and engraven with an appropriate inscription , and that a coloured portrait of the late Bro . John Boyd be attached on the front of tho instrument . This latter , Bro . Bull announced , Bro . Verrell had undertaken to get hermetically sealed , with a view to its

better preservation , at his own expense . Also that the instrument , with its belongings , should be insured with the other property of the Lodge . This proposition was seconded by the W . M ., ancl , on being put by the S . W ., received the unanimous assent of tho members . Bro . Bull now proposed that the Lodge vote a sum of fifty guineas out of its funds , which , with a further sum of fifty guineas it was

contemplated the Prudent Brethren Chapter would contribute , should be invested to provide a fund that shall perpetuate the memory of the lato Bro . John Boyd through the means of an annual prize , the form of which shall be decided npon by the Committee , for the time being , of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , tbe said prize to be known as the John Boyd Prize . This was seconded by Bro . P . M . Thiellay ,

and cordially assented to by the members . Then was tho case of a distressed brother brought forward , but , after full deliberation , it was concluded the appeal must be passed over . Routine business followed , and Lodge was closed . A capital banquet was now served nnder the personal superintendence of the " Best brother "—as a wag said—in that line , who as usual was assisted by Bro . E . Dawkins .

The W . M ., on rising for the toasts , intimated he should not trespass on thoir time by the remarks he should make . The health of Her Majesty tho Queen ho characterised as the toast of the evening , inasmuch ns embodied with it was tho sentiment of Prosperity to the Craft of which all Masons are so proud . That of tbo Grand Master followed , quickly succeeded by that of tho Grand Officers , and

then Bro . Bull proposed the health of tho W . M ., whom he characterised as a brother in every respect worthy of tho position he occupied . Whether in tho Lodge or at tbe banquet table Bro . Leggott always displayed ability ia the discharge of his duties , while in the cause of Charity ho was never tired of striving to raise funds in relief of any cause of distress . After a song by Bro . Levy , tha W . M ., in

reply , tendered his thanks to the members for the hearty way in which thoy had received the toast . He urged on all Masons who aspired to the chair to make themselves thoroughly conversant with its duties , Bro . Bull had said many kind things of him which he thought he hardly deserved ; however , he felt he had done something for Freemasonry . He hoped the brethren would not think he was

boring them too much , but he felt it was gratifying to know that his exertions had resulted in a sum of £ 900 being raised for the Charities , and that in a period of six or seven years . During his membership he had done all be possibly could , not only for Freemasonry in general , but for his Lodge in particular . He hoped that when the time came for his successor to take his place , that the brethren

would well support him , and assured one ancl all that nothing but ill health should ever keep him from his duties . In proposing the health of the Initiates , the W . M . felt they would not disgrace the Order . They were men of thought , men of solidity , men who would practise ancl uphold the true tenets of Freemasonry , thereby showing there was more in their profession than tho mere

empty name . After the two brethren complimented had expressed their thanks for the honour clone thein , the W . M . introduced the case of the lato Bro . Exall ' s widow , which had already been referred to in Lodge . A substantial response was immediately made , and tho Secretary was instructed to forward the money collected— £ 3 9 s lid — to Mrs . Exall , with an intimation

of the steps the Lodge were taking with a view to her further relief . The next toast the W . M . offered was the health of the Visitors , and to all of thoso present he tendered a hearty welcome . Ho called on Bro . H . M . Levy to respond . After a song from Bro . Hart , Bro . Levy replied , thanking the W . M . and brethren for the great kindness and hospitality they extended at all times .

The next toast given was " the Charities . " The W . M , announced that ho had undertaken the office of Steward for the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution at tho next Festival . Ho was proud to know that Bro . Terry , the Secretary of that Institution , was present . He ( the W . M . ) deemed it practical and prudent in every Mason to aid in supporting tho Masonic Charities . He urged all present to giro

according to their means ; he felt in the end they would bo none tho worse off through their generosity . He felt ho had already secured a somewhat fat list , ancl spoke of the many vicissitudes that attended us iu this life , ancl the consideration of these ought to stimulate us to greater application in relieving distress . He referred gracefully to the energy that Bro . Terry displayed on behalf of his Institution

ancl closed his remarks by urgently appealing for the support of the members . Bro . Terry , iu the course of an exhaustive address urged the claims of the several Institutions . He spoke of the period of depression in trade we were now passing through , but firmly advocated the desirability of making the support of the Charities more general . Ho concluded by thanking the W . M , and

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congratulating him upon the magnificent results that had already attended his exertions in behalf of the Institutions . Tho other toasts comprised the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers . In each case the W . M . 's remarks seemed to be thoroughly endorsed by the members , ancl were eminently satisfactory to those who were the several recipients of tho honours paid . A special toast was made of the Masonic Press , and the W . M . referred to the

way in which at the present time it was being conducted . With the toast was associated the name of Bro . Morgan , who acknowledged the kindness of the W . M ., and made happy allusion to the efforts that were being made by the Prudent Brethren Lodge to perpetuate the memory of the late Bro . John Boyd , who was decidedly one of tho most popular Masons of his day . The Tyler in due course gave hia toast , and then the brethren separated .

THE YOUNGEST GRAND MASTER . —In the sketch of Bro . THOMAS S . PETTIT , in the last issue of tho VOICE , it is said ho is , perhaps , tho youngest man ever elected to the position of Grand Master . Most Worshipful GEORGE THORNBURCIH , present Grand Master of Arkansas , is a younger man , and was in his thirty-first year when ho waa

elected . He is younger than any were , when elected , who have presided over the Grand Lodge in this State . Most Worshipful E . H . ENGLISH comes next to him . Probably Bro . TUORNBURQII is the youngest Grand Master in America . If he is not , the VOICE will bo glad to learn who is . —Voice of Masonry .

In Memoriam.

In Memoriam .

It is with the deepest feelings of regret we have to announce this week the death , which occurred suddenly on Friday , the 24 th ult ., of Bro . Henry Kyezor , of Caswell Cottage , Hounslow . Oar deceased brother , at the time of his death , held the post of Senior Warden of the Lily

Lodge of Richmond , and until within a few weeks was likewise a member of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 , at Kew . Bro . Henry Kyezor , who had spent many years of his life abroad , was a kind-hearted man , ever ready to assist in any case of distress by whomsoever brought under

his notice , and when once induced to take an active part in advocating the claims—whether of an individual or a collective body—might invariably be counted on as a host

in himself . On his bnsiness relationships he brought to bear tho weight of sound judgment , which was always fostered and strengthened by a firm resolve to master all details . He was a man who had devoted much time to tho

study of books , aud many there are who are indebted to him for the happy way in which ho strove to make the knowledge he had thus acquired of service to his friends . The funeral took place on Tuesday , tlie 28 th ult ., at

Kensal Green Cemetery , where the service was conducted in a deeply impressive manner by the Rev . H . C . Davies Bro . Kyezor leaves a widow , two daughters , and a son , To them we tender our deep sympathy in the time of theii affliction .

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