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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls , ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTEBSEA ^ EISE , S . W . HTSTITTTTED 1788 . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE Q . UEEN . Grand Patron and President : His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G . , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : Her Royal Highness THE PRINCESS OF WALES . The 108 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD A . T THE FREEMASONS'TAVERN , LONDON , W. C. ON WEDNESDAY , THE 13 TH MAY 1896 , THE RT . HON . THE EARL OF YARBOROUGH Bight Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire , in the Chair . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early as convenient . Stewards are greatly needed , and their services will be very gratefully received . P . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Offices—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .

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Centenary At Todmorden.

CENTENARY AT TODMORDEN .

riHHE centenary of Prince George Lodge , held at the Station _ 1 _ House Hotel , Eastwood , near Todmorden , was celebrated on Monday . There was a large gathering , including several Provincial Officers . Bro . Craven P . M . read a short history of the Lodge ; and the Provincial Grand Master the Ei ght Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., presented the centenary warrant , and a

centenary jewel to Brother E . E . Dickinson W . M . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Henry Smith P . G . D . presented the centenary jewels to the Brethren of the Lodge . At the close of the ceremony the company adjourned to the Co-operative Hall , Todmorden , where a banquet was served .

By the Church of England Freemasonry has always been regarded with friendliness , because the Order is founded on Brotherly love , and has become the greatest source of charity the world has ever known . It is therefore not surprising to find that a movement has been commenced in favour of adding a Masonic meeting to the attractions of the forthcoming Church

Congress at Shrewsbury . The idea appears to have originated with the Eev . J . W . Horsley , Eector of St . Peter ' s , Walworthbetter known , perhaps , as the former chaplain of Newgate—who urges that such a gathering " would not only give an invaluable opportunity for social intercourse in the midst of a hurrying week ,

but the younger Brethren would gladly profit by the advantage of hearing addresses on the relation of the Church to the Craft by well-known ecclesiastical Brethren , as , for example , the Deans of York , Eochester , and Hereford , Archdeacon Sinclair , and Professor Shuttle worth . "— " Daily Telegraph . "

Correspondence .

CORRESPONDENCE .

— : o : — GENEEAL ALBEET PIKE , 33 ° .

To the FBBBMASON ' CHBONICXE . DEAB SIB AND BBOTHER , —This very distinguished Freemason was one of the brightest lights of our Order . He was a great authority on the Christian degrees , and had one of the largest Masonic libraries in the world . I had the honour of an introduction to our worthy Brother at his home in Washington , U . S . A ., on the 28 th of June 1886 , and I shall never forget the hearty welcome he gave me , and the generous offers he made me to see over the United States under his distinguished patronage . R . I . P . JOHN CHAPMAN P . Prov . G . D . Devon . 2 nd March 1896 .

PRESENTATION TO BRO . GEORGE EVERETT P . G . TREASURER THE Brethren of the Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 , mustered in strong force in the large hall at the Bridge House Hotel , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., the occasion being the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . George Everett P . M . and father of the Lodge , on his retiring from the office of Treasurer—a post he has held for many years to the benefit of the Lodge , and to the great satisfaction of its members .

The presentation took the form of a massive silver salver , beautifully embossed , and a magnificent album , splendidly illuminated , containing the following address :

Kensington Lodge , No . 1381 . Presented to the Very Worshipful Brother George Everett P . M . Past Grand Treasurer of England , on his retirement from the office of Treasurer of the above Lodge . We , the Brethren of the Kennington Lodge , feel that we cannot allow the occasion of your retirement from the important office of Treasurer to

pass without expressing our affection and regard for you , and our appreciation of the splendid services you have rendered to the Lodge . As a Founder , and now its oldest Past Master , you may well be proud of the distinguished position the Lodge has attained and the nourishing condition of its finances . The success that has attended the Lodge during the . many years you have been Treasurer , we all must admit , has been largely due to your distinguished

position in Freemasonry , your untiring energy , and your genial influence . Many members of the Lodge have experienced acts of kindness at your hands , and all have been so impressed ty your upright and cheerful nature , that , when you expressed a desire to be released from the onerous duties of your office , the Lodge felt it could not part with you . It was only when we

fully realised the indifferent health you have had for some time past that we could be induced to refrain from pressing you to retain your position as Treasurer . We are much concerned about your health and hope that , should the Most High see fit , you may be permitted to remain an active member amongst us for many years to come . 3 rd March 1896 .

The following were the Committee : Brothers G . Belton Millson P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Bucks , C . Colwell W . M ., H . Higgins P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., C . H . Kohler P . M ., Capt . T . C . Walls P . P . G . W . Middx . P . G . Std . Br . Eng . R . C . F . La Feuillade P . M . Treas ., W . W . Westley P . M ., Alfred Lundie P . M ., and J . N . Hearn P . M . Secretary . Then follows a list of the Officers and members , the whole of whom were subscribers to the testimonial .

The function was a grand success , and , it being the recipient ' s birthday , it is needless to say he was overwhelmed with hearty congratulations and good wishes for many happy returns of the day .

Circumstances having arisen that necessitated the removal of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 , from its present meeting place , it has been decided to hold its future meetings on Tuesdays , at the Lord Truro , Dalston Lane , N . E . ( close to

Hackney Downs Station , G . E . Ey ., and about ten minutes' walk from Hackney or Dalston Junction Station on the North London Eailway ) . The first meeting will take place at the Lord Truro on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at 8 p . m .

We are pleased to see a full agenda of business for the next meeting of the Upton Lodge , No . 1227 , to be held on Thursday , 12 fch inst ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , commencing at 4 o ' clock , and hope to give a report of the proceedings in an early issue . There are three candidates for

the third degree , two for the second , and three candidates seeking initiation ( one of whom has been accepted on the ballot ) . Happily Brother Jeffery the Worshipful Master is an efficient worker , and a pleasant meeting appears to be before the Brethren .

The Bagshaw Lodge of Instruction , No . 1457 , meets at the Public Hall , Loughton , Essex , every Friday , 7-30 to 9-30 p . m ., ( except in July and August ) . With the assistance of two Past Masters as Preceptors , Craft Masons can attain the necessary qualification for the several offices they hope to occupy in their

respective Lodges . A cordial invitation is extended to all who may wish to utilise the opportunity thus afforded . The Secretary Bro . Otto Steffen desires us to draw attention to the advantage of the meetings being held in the strict privacy of the small hall .