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the cause , which is , unquestionably , a worthy one to work for , and one that , with proper representation , always secures fair recognition . May we ask our readers to take up the case themselves , or use their influence with others , in order to extend

the Board of Stewards , and thus indirectly secure the result that is so necessary—a Festival that will not only pay the current expenses of the School for the year , but also provide for the

necessary working expenses of the Institution , without encroaching on the invested funds of the Charity , which produce but a Jvery small portion of the amount annually required to maintain the good work that is being carried on .

If evidence of the legitimacy of the claims for help that are put forth were needed , further than the figures already mentioned , we would point to the details given elsewhere in this issue , as to the results of recent Examinations in which the

pupils J of the Girls School have taken part . Here we find that 117 of the 269 pupils of the year , although the latter figures include 43 admitted during the twelve months , have been entered for different competitive examinations , no less than 116 of them

passing , a satisfactory result that may be further emphasised by a record of the fact that the past is the fourth year in succession in which all the Candidates entered for the Cambridge Local Examinations have passed , while of 143 entered during the past

seven years , 140 have passed , many with honours and distinctions . We have ^ given ^ details as to the number of children who are receiving the benefits of the Institution , we have shown how splendidly those benefits are bestowed , we have mentioned

that the list of Stewards for the coming Festival compares unfavourably in point of numbers with recent years , and we have urged our readers to render all the help to the cause that is possible , but yet stronger argument may be

usedwe implore them to take their share in securing a successful Festival for the current year , and if they have any doubts as to the worthiness of the object appealed for let them arrange to pay a visit to the Institution itself , where they will find

a small army of nearly three hundred happy children , who express by their looks far more thanks than the ordinary Mason requires , when he endeavours to act up to the principle of the Craft which enjoins upon us to afford relief to our fellows , as far as our circumstances in life warrant .

United Grand Lodge.

UNITED GRAND LODGE .

rTiHE Quarterly Communication was held on Wednesday , at I Freemasons' Hall , London , under the presidency of the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master , who was supported by the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe Deputy Grand Master on his right , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master Hampshire and Isle of Wight on his left , and some ten other Provincial

Grand Masters , together with several Grand Officers , among them Eev . J . S . Brownrigg P . G . C ., Sir John B . Monckton P . G . W . as Senior Warden , Eev . E . J . Simpson P . G . C . as Junior

Warden , W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer , Thomas Fenn P . P . B . G . P ., Eichard Loveland Loveland P . B . G . P ., Eobert Grey P . B . B ., Sir Terence O'Brien , Sir Albert W . Woods P . G . W , Director of Ceremonies , & c .

After the reading of the minutes Bro . Scales raised an objection to their being confirmed , but the acting Master ruled that it was the custom in Grand Lodge that no question could be put without notice having been given . The minutes were accordingly confirmed .

The motion standing in the name of the Pro Grand Master , proposing a vote of condolence to Her Majesty and the Princess Beatrice , on the death of Prince Henry of Battenberg , was next taken . It was the usual custom of Grand Lodge , said Lord

Lathom , on all occasions of joy or sorrow in the Eoyal Family , to send votes of congratulation or sympathy . The late Prince had volunteered to serve with the troops , and had died in the service of the Queen just as much as if he had died on the field of battle .

The Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . Lord Lathom afterwards vacated the chair , which was taken by the Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe , with Bro . Beach acting as Deputy Grand Master .

United Grand Lodge.

Bro . S . B . Bancroft proposed the re-election of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . He said : Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master . Almost at the eleventh hour only did I know that the honour I recently enjoyed in nominating our august chief was to be followed by the pride I now have in proposing

our Illustrious and Most Worshipful Grand Master , His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , for re-election to that high place . Grand Lodge , which in its fraternity gives me this privilege , would justly hold me presumptuous did I not allow these simple

words to be my speech ; for all here know well that the constant services so long rendered to Masonry by the Prince of Wales are as far beyond price as the return we dutifully make to His Eoyal Highness is also priceless—our universal loyalty , esteem and . Brotherly Love .

Brother Gardner seconded the proposition . His Eoyal Highness was first elected in 1874 , and had therefore been twenty-one years in office . It was the hope of all Masons that he might be re-elected year by year , as he had ever been to the fore in all matters connected with the Craft . The proposition was carried amid loud applause , upon which Sir Albert Woods regularly proclaimed the Prince elected .

Lieut .-Col . Bingley proposed , and Brother W . A . Scurrah seconded , the appointment of Bro . W . Heap Bayley as Grand Treasurer , and there being no other nomination he was declared elected . The Eeport of the Board of Benevolence was agreed to , as also was that of the Board of General Purposes .

The proposal by Brother W . F . Lamonby was seconded by Eev . E . J . Simpson P . G . C , who strongly deprecated the present system of touting for office . Bro . Lennox Browne proposed the elimination of the word

"English" at the end of the proposition , which amendment was accepted by Bro . Lamonby , but objected to by Bro . Cumberland . The amendment was thereupon put , and lost , after which the original proposal was carried , and the busiuess being at an end Grand Lodge was closed .

Mark Grand Lodge.

MARK GRAND LODGE .

THE Quarterly Communication was held on Tuesday , at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C , the Earl of Euston Pro Grand Master presiding . The Earls of Onslow and Portarlington and Viscount Dungarvan , among a large number of Grand Officers , were present .

The Prince of Wales were unanimously re-elected Grand Master of the Degree for the eleventh year . Major Probyn was elected Grand Treasurer .

A resolution of condolence and sympathy with the Queen and Princess Henry of Battenberg in their bereavement was unanimously voted , on the motion of the Earl of Euston , seconded by Viscount Dungarvan .

Presentations were made to Grand Lodge by Bro . Gordon Miller , on behalf of the Grand Masters' Lodge , of a full-length portrait of the late Duke of Albany , who consecrated that Lodge ; and by Bro . Eichard Eve , on behalf of the Province of Hants and

the Isle of Wight , of a similar picture of Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Past Grand Master and Provincial Grand Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight , both of which pictures were on the walls of Grand Lodge for the first time . Votes of thanks were passed to the donors , and Grand Lodge was afterwards closed .

By the kindness of Bro . J . Clift , who sent a cheque for £ 10 from Johannesburg for the purpose , Bro . Willoughby ' s Children ' s Choir , whose singing formed so prominent and agreeable a feature of the recent concert at Plymouth Guildhall , in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , were entertained on Saturday

evening at the Masonic Hall , Plymouth , in recognition of their efforts on behalf of the Fund . Bro . J . Jacobs organised the entertainment on behalf -of the absent host . Tea was provided for 160 children , and the young folks were amused afterwards

with games , dancing , and music , says the " Western Morning News . " Mr . Bickford's Punch and Judy show and Midget performance were especially enjoyed . Before separating , the company , with hearty cheering , passed a voce of thanks to Bro . and Mrs . Clift .

The Carlisle Masonic Hall Company , Limited was registered on 28 th ult ., with a capital of £ 1 , 500 in £ 1 shares , the objects being to acquire , or build , furnish , maintain and carry on a hall for Masonic purposes . The first directors are : —F . Eitson , A .

Taylor , E . A . Clarke , J . Batey , W . Pogson , J . J . Hamilton , W , P . Gibbings , J . W . Hayton , H . Higginson , and G . F . Brown . The registered office of the Company is at 22 Fisher Street , Carlisle .