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^^^^^^^^ SATURDAY , 7 TH OCTOBER 1893 .

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> The Quarterly Court of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be held on Friday next , Avill have to consider a ] iroposition submitted by Bro . George Everett Past Grand Treasurer , a 3 to filling the place of the boy Edwards , who died after his election , but

prior to his admission into the School . On that occasion something may be said that will answer the letter of our correspondent "INQUIRER , " but we think there is nothing but absolute loss of the votes polled on the poor lad ' s behalf .

The Earl of Lathom seemed in good health on the occasion of the installation of Bro . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , at Leeds—little the worse for his recent indisposition ,

aitnough it was noticed he Avalked to the dais with the aid of a stick . Wo hope the esteemed Pro Grand Master may be fully restored to health , and that he may live for many years to occupy his high position in the Craft .

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Warwickshire still retains its Pupils Aid Fund which , under the fostering care of the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Leigh , carries out some portion of the work his lordship has so -long considered shonld

be attempted in association with the Masonic Educational Institutions . His remarks in regard to the subject formed the basis on which it was sought , some years back , to promote a regular Pupils Assistance Fund .

Despite the sympathy and support of influential Craftsmen throughout the country the proposed Royal Masonic Pupils Assistance Fund never emerged beyond the preliminary stage , but so much attention

was aroused at the time in regard to the whole question that it may be said . the work it was proposed should be carried out has in great measure been since accomplished by private effort , supported by the action of the different school executives , who now take a , greater pride in watching the future careers of their pupils than was sometimes the case in years gone by .

Royal Arch Masonry in Lincolnshire loses an old friend in Comp . Smyth , who has retired from the office of Provincial Grand Superintendent after 18 years service . He installed his successor last week at

Lincoln and was heartily thanked for what he had done for the Province during his long rule . Comp . Smyth has a record of nearly 50 years association with Masonry .

Bro . Alderman H . J . Van Thump , a distinguished member of the Nyanza Lodge , No . 1197 , has been unanimonsly elected Mayor of Taunton . We accord

the worthy brother our hearty good wishes , and tender our sincere congratulations , not only to his Lodge , but to all classes of the community in the ancient borough of Taunton .

Masonic Dinner To Bro. E. Terry.

MASONIC DINNER TO BRO . E . TERRY .

BRO . EDWARD TERRY Past Grand Treasurer was recently entertained at dinner at the Masonio Club , Melbourne , by a nnmber of leading members of tha Fraternity . Sir William Clarke Grand Master of Victoria was to have occupied the chair , but was prevented by sudden indisposition . In his absence Bro . Dr . Willmoit P . G . J . D . of England officiated , the vice-chair being taken by Bn ther W . Horderu P . M . of the Austral Lodge . Tbe health of the < jnest was proposed by the Chairman , who enumerated his sterling qualities

and Masonic worth , which had earned for bim tho coveted distinction of Grand Treasnrer of England , the only elective office in tho Grand Lodge . Bro . Terry , in response , expressed his great pleasure in meeting his brethren in Australia , and drew attention to the fact that Masonry in England—and he hoped here—meant more than mere good fellowship . He had been present at one meeting in

England at which £ 50 , 000 had been subscribed to the Masonic Girts ' School , and at another which subscribed the munificent sum of £ 70 , 000 for the Old Women and Aged and Distressed Masons . The m & nu was of the choicest , and peculiarly in Australian character . This distinctive feature was also evidenoed in the floral decorations . As an implied compliment to the talents of Bro . Terry as a comedian , bouquets of " sweet lavender" wera distributed about

the table . One fact in connection with the bauqaet may be noticed , viz ., that Bro . Hordern , the Vice-President of the ctub , was the only native born Australian present . He look the opportunity of making the statement that , as an Australian and a Mason representing the colonial Masonic element , the most cordial relations ever and always existed—and he hoped ever would exist—between it and the mother country . —Age .

The High Degrees At The Cape.

THE HIGH DEGREES AT THE CAPE .

fjlHE installation of Dr . W . H . Dieperink as Deputy Grand Master 1 in South Africa of the Supreme Graud Chapter of tbo Netherlands took place on Thnraday , 31 st August , at the Goede Hoop Temple in the presence of the largest number of Roso Croix Masons yet convened in what is known in the phraseology of the degreo as the "Valley" of Cane Town . The coudnct of the proceedings was

entrusted by the authorities iu Holland to the Chapter De Goede Hoop , whose members fully justified that confidence and the reputation of Dutch Masonry iu the city by the manner in which they availed themselves of the opportunities afforded them . The local

sister Chapter , Spes Bona and Southern Cross , were in full attendance and the Supreme Councils of England and Wales and of Scot , land were represent id by their 313 degree members , Bro . Giddy and Dr . Douglas . —Cape Argus .