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"One Touch Of Nature."

small present they had brought with them as a slight token of the love and esteem they had for one who had gone from amongst them . "Oh , sir , " exclaimed the lad , " and did you know my father ? " And the little fellow ' s head at once dropped on to the knee of one who to him had hitherto been a stranger , and the big round tears coursed one another down his nose in piteous

chase . It was indeed a pathetic scene , and one that will assuredly not soon be forgotten by those who took part in it . It is such incidents as these that touch the chord that makes the whole world kin , and lead Brethren in all parts of the country to take a greater interest in the work of Masonic Benevolence than they would otherwise do .

The Balaclava Heroes.

THE BALACLAVA HEROES .

ONE of the greatest attractions along the route of the Royal procession on the 22 nd was the gathering of survivors of the Balaclava Charge , who were assembled at the office of " Illustrated Bits , " as the guests of Bro . T . H . Roberts , proprietor of that paper . A general invitation was extended to the sixty-nine known survivors of the famous Charge , and all

had accepted the hospitality offered them—which included railway fare to and from London , quarters , and all that was necessary from Monday evening until Wednesday . Bro . Roberts had submitted to Her Majesty the Queen a copy of the list of veterans , a specimen of the card of invitation , and a letter expressing the hope that Her Majesty would be pleased to

acknowledge the salute of the Light Brigade men as she passed them at 158 Fleet Street , and in reply received from the Private Secretary of the Queen an assurance that Her Majesty would do all in her power to acknowledge the salutations , a promise which , judging from the hearty applause as the Queen passed the spot ,

was faithfully fulfilled . Doubtless the Royal party felt the same peculiar thrill of excitement as was experienced by many ordinary citizens when they looked on the men who had actually made the " wild charge " that won them everlasting renown in the annals of their country .

Since writing the above we hear from Bro . Roberts—who , by the way , is a Vice President of the Benevolent Institution , a Vice President of the Girls School , and a Life Governor of the Boys School , besides being Past Master and Officer of several Lodges—that as a result of his entertaining these

Balaclava veterans he found many of them—really deserving men—in very needy circumstances ; two of them , indeed , he brought out of the Edmonton and West Ham workhouses . He is now very anxious to raise such a fund as will provide at all events food and shelter for these men for the remainder of

their lives . There are not more than about twenty who really need assistance , and , as these are all about seventy years of age , time will soon reduce their ranks . Bro . Roberts does not propose that any part of the sums he may be fortunate enough to raise shall be absorbed by expenses , either of adminstration , postage , or , indeed , any shape or form whatever—he is ready and willing to pay all expensesbut he will be pleased to receive contributions from any of our

The Balaclava Heroes.

readers towards the Fund he suggests . He further informs us that immediate help is needed by some of these old men ; and so impressed was he by his personal examination of their circumstances , and the confirmation he has since gathered , that he is relieving them just now out of his own purse . It seems a

disgrace to the country that private benevolence should have to be invoked on behalf of these aged heroes , but the fact is before us , and the project now suggested , seems to be deserving of kindly consideration at the hands of all who are in a position to give some of their means in support of their less favoured fellow creatures .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

ELECTION OF CHARITY REPRESENTATIVES

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHBONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —There being a great conflict of opinion as to the election of Charity . Representative , I would like to know from you whether it is legal or not to elect such at a meeting called for election of Master , Treasurer , Auditors and Charity Eepresentative .

Yours fraternally , INQUIRING P . M . [ We cannot quite see the drift of our correspondent ' s inquiry . It seems to us the proper time to transact any special business in a Lodge is when notice thereof is given on the Summons for such meeting , and therefore it would appear to be

most appropriate that the election take place on the occasion suggested in this letter . Our correspondent is doubtless aware that the position of Charity Representative is not a Masonic oflice recognised by the Constitutions , and that being so it may be regarded as a post entirely dependent on the Bye-laws of the

Provincial Grand Lodge or Private Lodge especially concerned . Different Lodges have different regulations on the point , and in order to give a definite answer to the query we should like to see the local laws relating to the appointment , and know the views of the " other side , " which have rendered the question desirable . —ED . F . C ]

An emergency convocation of the Albert Edward Chapter was called at Southampton , on Commemoration Day , and at the banquet Comp . Berry Z . presided . The National Anthem was sung by the Companions , and a telegram of congratulation was sent to the Prince o £ Wales . To mark the Commemoration of the Record Reign , eight Brethren subscribed five guineas each , and ten one guinea each , towards the funds of the Benevolent Institution .

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"One Touch Of Nature."

small present they had brought with them as a slight token of the love and esteem they had for one who had gone from amongst them . "Oh , sir , " exclaimed the lad , " and did you know my father ? " And the little fellow ' s head at once dropped on to the knee of one who to him had hitherto been a stranger , and the big round tears coursed one another down his nose in piteous

chase . It was indeed a pathetic scene , and one that will assuredly not soon be forgotten by those who took part in it . It is such incidents as these that touch the chord that makes the whole world kin , and lead Brethren in all parts of the country to take a greater interest in the work of Masonic Benevolence than they would otherwise do .

The Balaclava Heroes.

THE BALACLAVA HEROES .

ONE of the greatest attractions along the route of the Royal procession on the 22 nd was the gathering of survivors of the Balaclava Charge , who were assembled at the office of " Illustrated Bits , " as the guests of Bro . T . H . Roberts , proprietor of that paper . A general invitation was extended to the sixty-nine known survivors of the famous Charge , and all

had accepted the hospitality offered them—which included railway fare to and from London , quarters , and all that was necessary from Monday evening until Wednesday . Bro . Roberts had submitted to Her Majesty the Queen a copy of the list of veterans , a specimen of the card of invitation , and a letter expressing the hope that Her Majesty would be pleased to

acknowledge the salute of the Light Brigade men as she passed them at 158 Fleet Street , and in reply received from the Private Secretary of the Queen an assurance that Her Majesty would do all in her power to acknowledge the salutations , a promise which , judging from the hearty applause as the Queen passed the spot ,

was faithfully fulfilled . Doubtless the Royal party felt the same peculiar thrill of excitement as was experienced by many ordinary citizens when they looked on the men who had actually made the " wild charge " that won them everlasting renown in the annals of their country .

Since writing the above we hear from Bro . Roberts—who , by the way , is a Vice President of the Benevolent Institution , a Vice President of the Girls School , and a Life Governor of the Boys School , besides being Past Master and Officer of several Lodges—that as a result of his entertaining these

Balaclava veterans he found many of them—really deserving men—in very needy circumstances ; two of them , indeed , he brought out of the Edmonton and West Ham workhouses . He is now very anxious to raise such a fund as will provide at all events food and shelter for these men for the remainder of

their lives . There are not more than about twenty who really need assistance , and , as these are all about seventy years of age , time will soon reduce their ranks . Bro . Roberts does not propose that any part of the sums he may be fortunate enough to raise shall be absorbed by expenses , either of adminstration , postage , or , indeed , any shape or form whatever—he is ready and willing to pay all expensesbut he will be pleased to receive contributions from any of our

The Balaclava Heroes.

readers towards the Fund he suggests . He further informs us that immediate help is needed by some of these old men ; and so impressed was he by his personal examination of their circumstances , and the confirmation he has since gathered , that he is relieving them just now out of his own purse . It seems a

disgrace to the country that private benevolence should have to be invoked on behalf of these aged heroes , but the fact is before us , and the project now suggested , seems to be deserving of kindly consideration at the hands of all who are in a position to give some of their means in support of their less favoured fellow creatures .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

ELECTION OF CHARITY REPRESENTATIVES

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHBONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —There being a great conflict of opinion as to the election of Charity . Representative , I would like to know from you whether it is legal or not to elect such at a meeting called for election of Master , Treasurer , Auditors and Charity Eepresentative .

Yours fraternally , INQUIRING P . M . [ We cannot quite see the drift of our correspondent ' s inquiry . It seems to us the proper time to transact any special business in a Lodge is when notice thereof is given on the Summons for such meeting , and therefore it would appear to be

most appropriate that the election take place on the occasion suggested in this letter . Our correspondent is doubtless aware that the position of Charity Representative is not a Masonic oflice recognised by the Constitutions , and that being so it may be regarded as a post entirely dependent on the Bye-laws of the

Provincial Grand Lodge or Private Lodge especially concerned . Different Lodges have different regulations on the point , and in order to give a definite answer to the query we should like to see the local laws relating to the appointment , and know the views of the " other side , " which have rendered the question desirable . —ED . F . C ]

An emergency convocation of the Albert Edward Chapter was called at Southampton , on Commemoration Day , and at the banquet Comp . Berry Z . presided . The National Anthem was sung by the Companions , and a telegram of congratulation was sent to the Prince o £ Wales . To mark the Commemoration of the Record Reign , eight Brethren subscribed five guineas each , and ten one guinea each , towards the funds of the Benevolent Institution .

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Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N . Grand Patron—HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . President—H .. B . & . THE PRINCE OF WALES > K . G ., M . W . G . M . „ , , ,.-, ( ¦ THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF LATHOM , M . W . PEO G . M . . Matrons ( fx-olficio)—^ THE EIGHT HON THE EARL AMHERST , R . W . DEP . G . M . Treasurer— CHARLES E . KEYSER , ESQ ., J . P ., P . G . DEACON , PATBON OF INSTITUTION . Bankers—LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK , LIMITED ( BLOOMSBUBS * BEANOH ) , 214 HIGH HOLBOBN , LONDON , W . C . 2244 Boys have received the benefits of the Institution since its foundation in 179 8 . 279 Boys are now being Educated , Clothed and Maintained . Permanent Annual Income £ 1 , 750 only . THE CENTENARY FESTIVAL will be held in 1898 . H . R . H . The Prince of Wales K . G ., & c , & c , & c , M . W . GRAND MASTER , has graciously signified his intention to preside , and will fix the date for holding the Festival early in 1898 . The services of Brethren as Stewards ( representing Lodges or Provinces ) , and Ladies , for this all-important occasion are earnestly requested , and vOill be gratefully acKnovOledged . Secretary . —} . MORRISON McLEOD , P . G . S . B ., Vice-Patron , 6 FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C .

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