Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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

THB INQUIRY COMMISSION .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —At the Quarterly Court of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , held on 27 th Jnly last , it was resolved that the Grand Eegistrar of the Order ( Brother Frederick A . Philbrick , Q . C . ) bo invited to associate with himself such members of the

Craft , selected in equal proportions from London and the Provinces , being at least Life Governors of the Institution , as he may think proper , for the purposes of an inquiry into the "discipline ,

expenditure and administration of the Institution . I beg to inform you that the undernamed brethren have been nominated , and have agreed to act with me as a Committee of Inquiry in pursuance of the above resolution , viz .:

—London—John Derby Allcroft , Patron . Sir Eeginald Hanson , Barb ., Vice-President . Samuel Pope , Q . C , Vice-Patron .

Provinces—John C . Malcolm , Leeds , Life Governor , Wesfc Yorkshire . Lt .-Col . A . Thrale Perkins , Wells , Life Governor , Somersetshire . Eobert Wylie , Liverpool , Life Governor , West Lancashire . The Committee proposes to meet at the end of October , or early in November , at a date to be hereafter fixed , and of which notice will bo given .

I am , Sir , yours faithfully , FRED . A . PHILBRICK . Lamb Building , Temple . 6 th September 1888 .

The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Two very interesting letters have appeared in your pages on tho subject of our Boys' School since the one to which I referred in my communication to you of tho 23 rd nib ., and I hope tho series will not only bo continued , but that

other old pupils of the Institution will como forward aud state their views , for , much as I honour and appreciate our worthy secretory , Bro . Binckes , I think he will excuse me when I say that in my estimation his aud other letters on tho internal management of the Boys' Schcol sink into insignificance when placed beside thoso from

old pupils . As a supporter of our noblo Institutions , I lovo to look upon the results of what is done for the orphans of the Craft afc the two Schools connected with it , and the letters which yon have published from old pupils afford me especial gratification , as proving that the boys , afc tho least , aro properly trained , and in such a

manner as to fit them for combat with the world . I do nofc attach much importance to tho wide disparity which exists between the utterances of " AN OLD MASONIC BOY " and those of " AN OLD PUPIL or THE BOYS' SCHOOL . " It wonld bo very strange if different opinions did not exist in regard to such matters as those

two writers refer to , but what pleases me most is the fact thafc two of onr old pupils cau and do write to you as these have done . No doubt there are many others educated in the School who mighfc do equally well , and I think you are deserving of thanks in showing a disposition to allow them to express their views . Surely opinions

and information from those who were brought up in the School should be more valuable than ontside information . I am afraid I cannot spare tho time just now to touch upon the various points in the two letters which have appeared since I last wrote yon . As you aro aware , I am just now travelling about , bufc

on my return home I hope to find time to ngain address you on the subject , and in doing so I trust I may bo able to prove worthy of a corner in your columns . There is , however , one point in the letter which appeared last week that should be forcibly impressed on the Craft jnst now . The writer of that letter says ho left , tho Eoyal Masonic Institution for

Boys wifch suflicidut knowledge of a number of advanced subjects , which he names , to enable him to matriculate at the University of London . Surely any amount of money devoted to his education has ' been well spent , and if there are even only ono or two more like bin ; I , for one , should urge thafc the I ' ays' School is most judiciously managed .

By the way , yon mado a slit-lit mistake in my initials afc tho foot of my last letter , whether on account of my bad writing or not / 1 cannot say * please amend ifc on this occasion and beliovo me ic remain ,

i ours fraternally , G . V . . 2 T . Llandudno , 4 th September 1 SSS .

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FUNERAIS properly carried out and personally attended . in London and Country , by 3 ? o . Q , A , II'D'TTOIT , 17 Newcastle Street , Strivad , "W . C . Monuments oroct-sd , Valuations made ,

Opening Of A New Hall In Hull.

OPENING OF A NEW HALL IN HULL .

O JN fche 29 th ult ., the Kingston Lodgo of Freemasons , No . 1010 , assembled for the first time in their new Masonic Lodge premises , above the Lecture-hall , Kingston-square . This particular portion of the Old Protestant Hall has been leased for a term of years , conjointly by tho Kingston aud the De la Pole ( 1605 ) Lodges , and will in future be the house of the brethren of both organisations .

Extensive alterations have been mado to adapt the new rooms to Masonic needs , and the change will be very welcome , particularly to the De la Pole members , whose hall in Charlotte-street was ill adapted for the dispensing of Lodgo hospitalities , the rooms in the first place being too small for a large meeting , and , what is more

important still , the ventilation not being sufficient for an assembly of any size . The new premises will not bo consecrated till the latter part of September , when it is expected that the Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master K and E . Yorks , will be present to perform the ceremony . Pending tlio consecration , his Lordship has granted a

dispensation to tho two Lodges , and their difficulty , therefore , as to their meeting together in the new premises before the consecration has been obviated . The alterations have been dono under tho super , intendenco of Mr . B . S . Jacobs , architect , Bow-alley-lane . Mr . Jacobs is a Past Master of the Kingston Lodge , and his undertaking the

task has been a guarantee that the new premises will be in every respect adapted to the requirements of the Craft . The new Lodge premises are situate on tho first floor of the building , which used to be called Protestant Hall , now styled the Public Eooms Lecture Hall . The premises havo a separate entrance and staircase , and are

entirely cut off from the other approaches to the building , and every precaution has been taken to prevent the sound rising from the Lecture Hall on the ground floor . The Lodge-room is in the form of a double cube , IS feet long ancl 23 feeb wide , wifch a raised platform at the east end and down the two sides . Adjoining the Lodge is a

large ante-room 21 feet by 18 feet , and a candidate ' s room . The banqueting-room is 36 feefc by 25 feefc , and is arranged to seat a hundred brethren . Attached to the banqueting-room are two Stewards' stores , two stox * e closets , and a hoist leading from the kitchens . The remainder of this floor is taken up by the lavatories ,

urinals , and water closets , and the kitchen staircase . Above the banqueting-room is a large kitchen , with two pantries aud store rooms . The Lodge aud banqueting-room are heated by bigh pressure hot water pipes , and fitted up with fresh air shafts aud foal air extractors .

The Old England Masonic Benevolent Association.

THE OLD ENGLAND MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION .

A BENEVOLENT Association has been formed by the members of the Old England Lodge , No . 1790 , and the following bave beeu appointed tho Officers : —Bros . W . Foulsbatn P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland President , F . T . Eidpath W . M . P . G . S . Surrey Vice-President , H . M . Ilobbs I . P . M . P . G . J . W . Surrey Treasurer , and James Bucklev Secretary .

The Committee consist of Bro ? . H . Baber , F . C . Pascal ! , and W . H . Hanson P . M . ' s , all the Officers of the Lorlge , and the following brethren from other Lodges , viz .: Bros . W . Burn S . D . 858 , C . Corke J . D . 1851 , E . E . Cooper P . M . 1-191- P . G . J . W . Middlesex , C . Daniel

P . M . G 5 , W . G . Fenn S . W . 538 , W . Fox Hawes S . W . 463 , and H . C . Vickers W . M . 1632 . The first meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when sufficient funds for two Lifo Governorships of ten guineas each were received , which were obtained by Bros . S . Clarke and H . M . Ilobbs .

Tho future meetings will take place , on the first Tuesday of each mouth , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , afc nino o ' clock , after tho closing of tho East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , when Brethren are cordiall y invited to attend , or the names and subscripfcions of any desirous of joining the Association will bo received , afc any time , by Bro . James Buckley , Hon . Sec , Queens-road , Croydon .

The ceremonies ot Consecration and Installation will be rehearsed by the Worshipful Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B ., Pasfc Prov . G . S . Warden Norths and Hunts , Past Prov . G . J . Warden Herts , P . M . 2-J 8 1278 I 3 G 0 , Secretary Eoyal

Masonio . Benevolent Institution , in tho Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1129 b ' , on Friday , 21 st September 1888 , at the Builders' Arms , Sfc . Paul ' s Ptoad , Canonbury , N . Lodgo will be opened afc seven , o ' clock

sharp . Bro . H . Hill P . M . PJ 05 will acfc as Director of the Ceremonies , while fche musical arrangements will be nn dor the direction of Bro . T . Culi P . M . 1446 Preceptor .

The brethren will wear M . a-sonio clothing' on the occasion . Bro . E . Warehara , tlie Secretary , assures us a cord'al welcome will be oifbrcd to any brethren who may visit the Lod ^ o of Instruction on this occasion .

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I MARBJAGE . rOVEY-TUOKE'R . —On tho 30 th ult .. at All Hallows , Tottenham , Henry , son of 11 . Povoy , Ksi | ., ol' Kiiiicdcl , to Edith Eleanor , daughter oi" thc late VV . D . Tnt'Tcer . Es : ' .. of Limehouso .

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DEATH . DREWETT— On 2 nd September , at 72 Southwark Park Road , S . E ., Bro . Th'juudDrewett , in hL 5 . 2 ml year . i