Un-Masonic Masonry.

defendant in the Edinburgh case which has formed the basis of our remarks appears to have been alive to this , although , unfortunately , he was not seconded in his laudable conduct by those about him . Let us hope his experience will prove a lesson to others , and that those who at any time contemplate proceedings

which may in any roundabout fashion seem to be associated with the Craft will pause before going to extremes , and not only write to their solicitors , as our Edinburgh brother did , but make sure their instructions will be duly carried out . In one of the letters this Scotch Master addressed to his representatives , he said : " We must not do anything

which will admit of the newspapers getting hold of Masonic matters , so please do not go into Court with details , and , if necessary , rather pay than allow any publicity . " Yet , in spite of these direct instructions , our brother has had tho annoyance of publicity , and not only so , but has been severely criticised for apparent un-Masonic actions , a result which entitles him to the sympathy rather than the abuse of his fellow members of the Masonic Brotherhood , and we venture to think he will receive this sympathy from all who are placed in possession of the full facts of the case .

Leeds Masonic Educational Institute.

LEEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE .

THE annual report of this valuable local Charity has just been issued , and it contains the record of a splendid year ' s work . The Loeda Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution has been in existence for fifteen years , aud thongh the calls npon the funds bave been frequent anrl urgent , yet tbe interest taken in the good work by the brethren of tho eight Leeds Lodges has enabled tho

Committee not only to meet overy claim out of current income , but to accumulate a handsome capital sum producing a permanent income for future emergencies . The annual meeting was presided over by Bro . C . Letoh Mason , the President , and there was a crowded attendance . The annual report , which was submitted by Brother Charles Lowrey , was to the following effect : —Your Committee , iu

presenting their fifteenth annual report , havo again to congratulate the Patrons , Governors , Subscribers , and friends of the Institution on the undiminished interest manifested in the working and the success which has crowned their efforts . Fifteen brethren have each paid one guinea to farther contributions as Life Governors , thereby increasing the capital by £ 27 6 s , less

deduction from last year's entertainment , 9 tickets accounted for twice , £ 1 2 s 6 d— £ 26 3 s Gd , making the capital as at present £ 1965 Os 10 d , which is invested a ' s follows , viz .: — £ 1000 Leeds Corporation 4 per cent . Stock , at a coat of £ 1036 lis 8 d , £ 150 Leeds Corporation 3 £ per cent . Stock , at a cost of £ 15118 * lid , and £ 100 3 per cent . Stock , at a cost of £ 35 ) 8 , the balance being in the London

and Midland Bank . On the 28 th of January of the present year an entertainment was given on behnlf of the funds of this Institntion by tho Leeds Amateur Operatic aud Dramatic Society , which will , when the accounts avo completed , show a sufficient amonnt of profit to carry the capital over £ 2000 . The Revenue account includes brought over from last year £ 63 3 s , less error 10 s , should bo £ 6213 s . Interest

from Leeds Corporation , £ 66 Is 2 d . Bank interest , £ 4 0 > 10 7 , nnd subscriptions , £ 63 16 s 6 d . The payments thereout are : —Fur education and partial maintenance , £ 43 3 s 4 d , incidental expenses , £ 10 6 s , rebate on interest from Leeds Corporation for timo elapsed previous to investment , £ 3 10 s 7 d , showing a balance to carry over to next account of £ 139 lis 7 d . There have been during the year on the fnnds of tbe Institution only six children , which nnmber has uow

been increased to eleven , and will in the near future be farther increased . The President , in a short speech explanatory of the year ' s working , moved the adoption of the report , which was agreed to nem con . Bro . Chris Anderson P . M . 1311 was elected President , Bros . H . Cowborough and R . P . Brindley Vice-Presidents , with a large and representative Committee . The proceedings , whioh throughout were characterised by the greatest unanimity and harmony , concluded by a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

A meeting of the Educational and General Purposes Committee of the Devon Masonio Educational Fund was held on the 24 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Bro . J . Lane P . P . G . R ., a Vice-Patron of the Fund presided , and there were also present Bros . J . R . Lord P . P . G . T . Treasnrer , J . B . Gover P . P . G . S . Secretary , \ V . H . Dillon Assist . Secretary , J . Stocker P . P . GJ . W ., H . Stocker P . P . G . T .,

R . Jerman P . P . G . T ., S . Jew P . P . G . T ., E . H . Littleton P . G . St ., E . Aitken-Daviea P . P . G . Snpt . Works , VV . J . Stanbuvy P . P . G . A . D . C , W . Powell P . P . G . T ., W . Sweet 1212 , W . Allsford 202 , VV . L . Cocks 106 , 0 . Mntten , and R . G . Bird 1550 , W . H . W . Macey 1847 , R . Hambly P . P . G . S . Works , J . Griffin P . P . G . D ., and J . Gifford 2025 .

Seven petitions were presented on behalf of candidates for election at the annual meeting on 5 th April . The whole of them were considered eligible and placed on the list . To these are to be added two candidates brought on from the last election , one with 195 votes and another with 411 votes to his credit . There will thus be nine candidates for only two vacancies .

The Late Bro. Fredk. Hall.

THE LATE BRO . FREDK . HALL .

THE funeral of the late Bro . Frederick Hall , a much respected tradesman of Plymouth , and who was engaged in bnsiness in Bedford Street and Georgo Street for thirty years as a carver and Slider , and dealer in the fine arts , took place at the Plymouth Cemetery , on the 17 tb ult ., amidst every mark of symptthy and respect . The deceased , who retired from bnsiness in June 1890 , had

been in fairly good health np to within about six months ago , when symptons of cancer developed themselves , and after much suffering he died , on Thursday , tbe 10 th ultimo . The late Bro . Hall , who originally came from London , was well known and highly respected in tbe West of England . He always displayed great judgment in

tho conduct of his bnsiness , nnd was recognised as a sonnd and reliable connoisseur of art . He waa a great admirer of tbe artistic talent of Mr . W . H . Pike , a well-known Plymonthian , and in his stndio might bave been seen afc all times some of that popular local artist ' s most attractive works . The deceased was a P . M . of tho Harmony Lodge , 156 , and P . Z . of Harmony Chapter .

A preliminary meeting of the Board of Stewards for the 104 th anniversary "Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , which will be celebrated on Wednesday , 18 th of May , will bo held in the Board Boom , Freemasons' Hall ,

on Monday , 4 th April , at half-past nve o'clock precisely , to elect the Officers of the Board , and to make such arrangements for the dinner , & c , as may be considered

most desirable . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who haa consented to preside at the Festival , ] aas fixed Wednesday , the 18 th May , as the date .

Bro . R . Henri Goddard , who , as a public entertainer , is gaining an advanced position , announces his Seventh Annual Dramatic Recital Entertainment . This will take place at St . James ' s Hall , Piccadilly ( Princes Saloon ) , on

Wednesday next , the Gth inst . Bro . Goddard has secured for vocalists Miss Julie Hawkesworth and Mr . Kelson Freeman . Miss Julia Allen , A . T . C . L ., will be the solb

pianist , and Mr . E . W . Fletcher will act during the evening as accompanist . Altogether we think the programme an attractive one .

Bro . T . H . Reynolds , at a meeting of Lodge , No . 1247 , held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Club , Plymouth , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . C . G . Withell P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . W . H . Phillips Tyler .

Epsom is to have a Lodge of Freemasons . It will be called the Ebbisham Lodge , Ebbisham being tho old Saxon name of Epsom . The first Master of the Lodge will be Bro . T . T . Bucknill , Q . O .

The Clapton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1365 , now holds its meetings at the Navarino Tavern , Navarino Road , Dalston , on Friday evenings . The brethren meet at eight o ' clock . Bro . Finch P . M . 1365 is the Preceptor , and

Craftsmen will receive a cordial welcome . A new Association ( the Fifth ) will be started on the first week in May in association with this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . W . D . Church I . P . M . and Secretary of 1365 has undertaken the duties of President .

At the last meeting of the members of the St . Clair Lodge , No . 2074 , Bro . Herbert Bundy , of Queen-street , Portsea , was nnanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .

At tbe last monthly meeting of the members of Boscawen Mark Lodge ( 101 ) , meeting at the Masonic Rooms , Chacewater , Bro . R . Fraser Frizell S . W . was

unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . W . A . Bennett P . M , P . P . G . M . W . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . James Panll Tyler . The installation will take place in June .

The new Grand Secretary received what may be called his baptism of ( Masonic ) fire on Saturday , when he conducted the consecration of a new Royal Arch Chapter ,

with the pleasant name of " The Rose , " at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , and thereby gavo the highest satisfaction to a very numerous gathering of the Craffc .

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Connanght will give away the prizes afc the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls , on Monday , 16 th May ; and the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., P . G . M ., Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , will fulfil his promise to preside at the annual festival of tho institution on Wednesday , 18 th May , at the Freemasons' Hall .