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R. M. I. Girls.

R . M . I . GIRLS .

MISS BEDGBAVE , the Head Governess , has again had the gratification of presenting to the Committee a highly satisfactory report as the result of the recent examinations of the College of Preceptors . For the Certificate Examination

thirtyseven girls were entered , and all passed , the large number of thirty-five " Distinctions " being gained . Thirty younger children were entered for the Junior Examination , and in respect to twenty-nine of these the results were also highly satisfactory . The elder girls Cambridge Local results are not yet known .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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COMPASS OE COMPASSES ? To the Editor of the FBEEMASON ' S CHEONICLE . DEAB SIB AND BBOTHEB , —I remember some time back seeing a correspondence as to which is the correct term to use in speaking of one of the Masonic working tools , but I forget what decision was arrived at in the matter—the question being whether we should refer to the implement used in our Lodges as a " Compass , " or as " Compasses . " To my way of thinking the latter is the right method , but I find on reference to " Webster" that

one definition of Compass is " A pair of Compasses , " so that it would seem one is as correct as the other , despite the odd ring there is about " Compass . " The subject is called to my mind by seeing a report in a Liverpool paper of the Square and Compass Lodge , No . 1336 ( enclosed ) , which I immediately set down as being incorrectly described , but on reference to Grand Lodge Calendar I find the name of the Lodge is " Square and Compass" right enough , so that we have official authority for the use of this definition , in

view of which I may ask , how are we to describe the implement in our ceremonies for the future ? I should have considered the use of " compass " in our ritual a mistake for " compasses , " had I not taken the trouble to look up authorities on the point ; having done so I must confess to being now in doubt as to which is correct ? Yours , & o ., ON THE ROAD . Liverpool , 2 nd February 1898 .

OFFICE OF WINE STEWAED . To the Editor of the FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAB SIB AND BBOTHEB , —I cannot say that your opinion on this point is satisfactory , at all events to myself and several of my colleagues . If we are to " draw a line between the closing of the Lodge and the proceedings at the banquet table " we . cannot see that there is occasion for Stewards of any kind , as they certainly are not required in the Lodge , and their duties are entirely confined to the Fourth Degree . A Brother to superintend the

consumption of wine is of great importance , and no better person can be selected than an experienced Past Master . In the absence of any definite instructions on this point we cannot accept your ruling on the question . Would some Grand Officer kindly enlighten us ? Yours fraternally , PAST MASTEE . - 2 nd February 1898 .

The Friars Lodge announce their annual ball and supper , to take place at the Trocadero , Piccadilly , on Thursday , ioth inst . Dancing is to commence at 8 p . m ., and supper at II p . m . Tickets , to include supper and light refreshments ,

are 15 s for gentlemen , and 12 s 6 d for ladies . Bro . L . A . Da Costa P . M ., of 4 65 Mile . End Road , and Bro . I . Davis , of 5 Bow Road , are the Hon . Secretaries , and will furnish prompt information to any Brethren desiring to attend .

There was a successful Masonic ball at the Royal Public Hall , Paignton , on the 26 th ult ., in aid of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The hall was admirably decorated . Royal Arch Chapter banners were hung around the back of the stage , and Craft , Royal Arch and Mark . Masonic devices were displayed about the room .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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CRAFT : METEOPOLITAN . — : o : — STABILITY LODGE , No . 217 . THIS Lodge held its annual meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday , Bro . James H . Edwards Worshipful Master presiding over a very full meeting , says the " City Press . " After the preliminary formalities had been observed , Bro . Marfleet P . M . addressed the Worshipful Master , and said that , the present being the centenary year of the Lodge , he wished to make the Lodge a gift of something

which would be enduring . He had thought over the matter , and had hit upon the expedient of presenting an album , in which might be inserted year by year the photographs of the respective Masters of the Lodge . Of course the album could not contain the portraits of all the Past Masters , but he proposed that it should commence with photographs from the Mastership of Brother Taylor . Ha felt sure that the Past Masters , who were now very

numerous in the Lodge , would present their likenesses , and these would form a very good record of the Lodge . He had taken at all times a great interest in the Lodge , and had made many good friends through belonging to it , and he hoped he might belong to it for a great many years to come . It was with very great pleasure he made the present during the current centenary year of the Lodge , because the Worshipful Master during that year , Bro . James H . Edwards , had so well carried out the duties of the chair .

Bro . James H . Edwards , in accepting the gift , said he did so with great pleasure on behalf of iihe Lodge . It was a very beautiful present , and every Brother of the Lodge appreciated it . Such a present exhibited the best of feelings , and it would ever remain in the minds of the members of the Lodge as a memorial of the thoroughly good Mason who had given it . Further , it would be valued as perpetuating the likenesses of those who , in the position of Master of the Lodge , had done their best to raise the Lodge to a very high standard .

Bro . P . H . Garner Immediate Past Master moved a vote of thanks on the part of the Lodge to Bro . Marfleet P . M . Bro . Addington P . M . seconded the motion , which was supported by Bro . Eckersall P . M ., who said he had always thought they should have some means of marking the progress of the Lodge , and of registering it . Many

Lodges had the photographs of the members . Bro . Marfleet had hit upon an excellent plan for perpetuating the memory of those who had done their best for the Lodge . He was sure that Bro . Marfleet must have considered the interests of the Lodge , and , that being so , the Brethren could not do better than pass a hearty vote of thanks to him . The motion was carried unanimously , and Bro . Marfleet briefly acknowledged the compliment .

Bro . Edwards W . M . next installed Bro . George Say S . W . as Master of the Lodge , the presentation of Bro . Say to him being made by Past Master Addington . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Edwards I . P . M ., ou the motion of Past Master Marfleet , seconded by Past Master John Nixon Secretary ; and Bro . Edwards , in acknowledging the gift , said that whatever he had done for the Lodge had been a labour of love . He should always continue to take in the Lodge the interest he had manifested hitherto .

The Brethren then closed the Lodge and adjourned to banquet . The customary toasts followed . The speeches were interspersed with some talented musical performances by Miss Isabelle Wallace , Mr . Harry Greene , Mr . Percy Evans , and Mr . Valentine Hill .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 611 . THEBE was a good attendance of members and visitors at the meeting of this successful Lodge on Wednesday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . J . Moore W . M . was supported by Bros . T . N . Lamble S . W ., T . Pringle J . W ., 3 . W . Barker P . M . Treas ., Geo . Read P . M . P . G . S . B . Sec , B . R . Thomas S . D ., Charles Evans acting J . D ., T . B . Harnell P . M . D . C , E .

Parker I . G ., Charles J . Biemann Stwd ., F . J . Oliver P . P . G . O . Mddx . Org ., J Lee Tyler ; Past Masters E . Kraus , M . A . Krellwitz , and others '; Bros . F Band , Essex , Meadmore , Hodgson , A . Hoffmann , Jean Kahl , 0 . Strohalm , F Parker , E . Rowley , James Moore , G . Baxter , J . A . Pasfleld , J . Benham , J Carr , H . Wheeler , F . E . Parker , S . J . Worsham , and several others .

Visitors : —L . Gunzell W . M . 204 , A . Bannister P . M . and Sec . 1632 , J . Stran 1017 , J . Millmann 1743 , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge was opened in due form at 5 * 30 , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . opened the Lodge in the second and third degrees , and resumed to the firsts , when Bro . M . A . Krellwitz P . M . expressed a wish to the W . M . to raise his friends , to which he kindly gave his consent , vacating the chair in favour of Bro . Krellwitz , who resumed the Lodge in'the second degree .

Bros . E . Rowley and F . E . Parker were presented as Fellow Crafts , and having answered the usual questions were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was then advanced to the third degree , and tho two Brethren were raised as Master Masons . This being the first time we have wituessed the working of Past Blaster Krellwitz we cannot allow the opportunity of congratulating him on his excellent working to pass . He performed the ceremony admirably .

Bro . Moore having again taken his chair resumed the Lodge in the first degree , when Bros . Joan Kohl and Charles Strohalm were presented as candidates for the second . Those Brethren having answered the usual questions in a most correct manner were entrusted , and duly passed as Fellow Crafts , the ceremony being also worked by Brother 3 . Moore in a perfect manner .

Another candidate was proposed for next meeting , and the business of the evening being finished , the Lodge was closed in harmony , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided . In the absence of Bro . A . Clemow , through indisposition , the Brethren had the pleasure of again welcoming among them Bro . F . H . Clemow , who for some time past has mor « particularly identified himself with the Peacock and Royal Hotels , Boston , of which he is also the proprietor . He was well received by many of his old friends , the number of whom , especially among