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there a . rcie home for those who might need ifc ; indeed , if ho should come in his old age to want it , he could not desire anything better than was there provided . It was impossible for him or those around him to become young again , so they would never need a home in either tho Boys' or the Girls' Schools , but ho hoped thoy might all

live to grow old , and who shonld say how many of thorn might bo glad of an annuity from tho Benevolent Institution . If misfortune did overtake any of them , it was a gratification to know the doors of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution were open to fchem . Ho would , fchez * efore , urge them to support ifc to tho bssfc of their ability ,

now they were in a position to do so . Ho would not trouble thorn with further remarks , as he had a brother near by who wonld respond to fche toasfc , who was far bettor ablo to do justice to ifc than he was . He waa pleased to see Bro . Terry among thom again in renewed health , and hoped he would long be able fco givo his services for tho

good of the causo of which he was so ablo a champion . A visiting brother here sting in capital form a humourous song on the delusion of L . U . V ., which gave Bro . Terry a text for his reply . Ho assurred the brethren there was no delusion in tho love ho askod his hearers to entertain for the Benevolent Institution , which was worthy of all

tho love thafc conld be conferred on ifc , and was nofc at all likely to resent attentions as had thoso referred to in tho song they had jnst listened to . He then made a strong appeal to the newly-admitted brethren , aud to all around him , to exorcise that virtue thoy once professed to admiro , and pointed out the method by which thoy

could now render that assistance which was denied them at fcheir initiation . Having summarised tho work boing carried on by the two Educational Institutions , which Brother Terry ventured to think wero pre-eminent among the scholastic Charities of England , he referred to tho Institution with which ho is

officially connected . Tho Benevolont Institution was afc tho present time expending no less a sum than £ 13 , 760 per annum in providinc . annuities for three hundred and ninefcy . / ive old people— -brother Masons or their widows . Dnring the last ten years fchey had nofc only increased tho amount , but thoy had nearly doubled the number

of these annuities , yot thoy had to reject an enormous number of applications year by year , being unable to randerany assistance from sheer lack of funds . At tho present time there were one hundred and thirty candidates seeking to be admitted to tho benefits of the Institution , and they had not a single vacancy to fill ; indeed they

might be said to owe an aged brother ' s annuity , inasmuch as one of those entitled to a deferred annuity had not yefc been admitted to the Fund , and his only chance of being so admitted depended on the death of ono of those already receiving an annuity . Bro . Terry could well remember when ho consecrated their Lodgo and occupied

its chair for the firsfc time . Since then ifc had done good work and ifc promised to do well in tho future . He hoped thafc tho present Worshipfnl Master and his Jnnior Deacon might bo so supported in their joint Stewardship as to place them at the head of tho long line of Stewards who had already represented the Kingsland LocVe . Tho

Past Masters were next toasted , the health of Bro . Fenner , the Treasurer , being included . That brother felt especial pleasure iu witnessing the success of tho Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , ancl fully appreciated the compliment paid him by tho members in electing him to the high dignity of Treasurer . Yot

another toast remained to tlio Worshipful Master—that of fche Officers . Bro . Forge trusted fche selection he had made had proved satisfactory to the brethren . Tho o he had chosen had been selected in the best interests of tho Lodge , ancl he was sure they would each do their utmost to carry out their duties efficiently aud to tho benefit

of the Craft . Those of the brethren included in the toast who ware present having responded , the Tyler wns summoned , and he gavo the closing sentiment in duo form . An enjoyable programme of music was provided for fche meeting , and , under the direction of Bro . Wright , Organist , this added much to tho pleasure of thoso present , who

appeared to spend a really enjoyable evening . Among the visitors wore Bros . 0 . A . Wadsworth 1790 , G . Bell 733 , A . Combes 1471 , J . T . Laws 820 , J . Tickle P . M . 1702 P . P . G . R . Middlesex , M . J . Dickins S . D . 1 C 92 , John Howard J . D . 1 G 92 , G . Clarko J . W . 3950 W . Wright Org . 1897 , J . Littlo 193 , E . Seaman P . M . 619 , W . J .

House 1828 , L . Kool 188 , W . S . Richardson D . C . 55 , F . Evcrifct 1602 , K . Defriez , Alfred Love 1791 , E . Woodman 1897 , C . Payne I . P . M . 1602 , R . Garner I . G . 1 G 02 , James Bayno 1897 , T . Morn ' .. Seo . 177 AV . T . Oakley 1521 , S . T . Millin 1507 , E . J . Farril . URo , J . Osborn

P . M . 1602 , R . W . Humphreys 192 , A . Cook 1336 , A . J . Dixie J . W . 453 , II . P . Matthews 569 , J . II . Collingridge 1677 , J . John J . W . 857 C . S . Clark 228 , R . Baker ( Clerkenwell ) , Th . Fiirst 238 , A . . Tub 1 _ 7 l ' W . Mittens ( Finsbury ) , C . Townloy 201 , R . Groouio 1929 , John Proberfc , W . W . Morgan iun ., and others .

Hundred Of Bosmere Lodge , No. 1958.

HUNDRED OF BOSMERE LODGE , No . 1958 .

TEE brethren of this Lodgo held their meeting at tho Masonic Hall , Havant , on Tnesday , tho 28 th ult ., during which a presentation was made to Bro . Elvorston P . M ., on fcho oecas ' oit of his marriage . Tho gift took place in the form of a handsome mnrbi . * timepiece , and was presented by Bro . Hill W . M ., who made ' somo pleasing rem ark :., which were duly acknowledged by Bro . Elvorston . The remainder of tho evening was spent in harmony .

George Price Lodge, No. 2096

GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 200 G

A N emergency meeting of this Lodge was held nt iho Grejlioni-. -TA- Hotel , Croydon , on Saturday , 25 th ultimo . lV- _ . it .--... ' -. H . M . Hobbs P . G . S . D . Surrey W . M .. F . T . I . i . lpath F . W ~ " 1-1 SaV . n J . W ., J . S . Fra .-er Sec , W . G . Goode J . T .., F . Cambridge ' P . P . G o "' .

Surrey I . G ., W . G . Gates D . C , F . W . Leaver Org ., and W L-- _ - Tyler ; also Bro - . Geo . Price P . G . Treaa . Surrey , E . 0 . Hold- n ] . " c Leaver , A . Matthcy , D . Cr-cdalla , E . \ Y . Wi ' . on Visitor--- ! .. .-,-Maitland H . Dicker W . M . 1 : ' 70 , T . I ? . Ainu .. l . ' l ' . M . . 3 , A . fCi ^

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J . D . 538 . Tlio Lodge having boon oponod , a ballot was taken for Mr . H . II . Aston , which proved unanimous in his favour , and ho was initiated into Freemasonry—tho Worshipful Master subsequentl y giving tho charge . Tho Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

__ . PEACE AND HARMONY CHAPTER , No . 190 .

THE quarterly meeting of this Chapter was held on Wednesday afternoon , tho 0 th inst ., at the Preorn . sons' Hall , Snargate Street , Dover . Amongst thoso present wore M . E . Companions tho Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Kent , Jamea B . Torson P . Z . acting Z ., Rev . V . S . Vickers , H . F . W . Pros . ofct P . Z . J ., John Bourdoatix P . Z . P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj ., Edward

Lnkey P . Z . P . P . G . 1 st As at . Soj ., C . C . Walter P . Z . P . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj ., Rev . John B . Harrison M . A . P . Z . 784 , William Carter Z . 31 , also B . Companions James W . Bu . say P . S ., Georgo J . Ru . say 1 st . Assfc . Soj ., J . A . Hopper 2 nd Assfc . Soj ., W . O . Kennett , T omas Hearn , John James Wright , E . A . Marsh , Colonel Camming Chapter 683 , G .

R . Igglevden , G . Willson Janitor , & o ., & o . The installation coromony was performed in a most efficient manner by M . E . Companion J . D . Terson P . Z ., who installed E . Companions tho Rev . V . S . Vickers as Z ., Clement 0 . Walter P . Z . as H ., and James Walter Bussey as J . The following Officers wore also invested : Companion James D .

Terson P . Z . S . E ., E . A . Marsh S . N ., Thomas Hearn P . S ., George J . Bussay 1 st . Asst . Soj ., W . 0 . Kennett , 2 nd Asst . Soj ., H . M . Baker Treasurer , G . Willson Janitor . After the Chapter the Companions sat , down to a mnst recherche banquet provided by Mr . A . T . Dartnail , of Snargate Street , which was served in an admirable manner ,

and gave tho greatest satisfaction to all thoso present . Dnring tho evening tho Earl Amherst in proposing success to tho Dover Freemasons Hall spoke afc great length as to tho benefit tho Freemasons would derive in having premises of their own , and in a complimentary speech congratulated fche Dover Companions upon the acquisition of

their new hall . Tho meeting was greatly enlivened by songs aud glees rendered by Companions W . O . Kennott , J . Bourdoatix , G . R . Igglosden , and Bros . Winfcerlion and Higgins . Tho Companions dispersed at 9 . 30 p . m ., after a most pleasant aud successful evening had been passed .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —This popular Chapter commenced work on Tuesday , fcho Sth insfc ., at tho White Hart , corner of Abchurch Lano and Cannon Street , and judging from tho number present , somewhere about twenty , fche interest in tho beautiful ceremony of the R . A . Degree increases as years roll on . Thero may be somo reason for tho unusually good attendance afc this

Chapter of Improvement , in the fact that its Precepter ( Comp . F . Brown ) is always to he found afc his post ; ho is ever ready to givo ono and all tho benefit nf his knowledge . Tho ceremony of exaltation was ablvrendered bv the following Companions : — -M . Levy Z ., E . O . BeedellH „ A . W . Wells J ., J . L . " Payne S . N ., W . Simpson P . S . •¦

/ . . . / . Tl . 1 _ . _ _ _ . __ . _ rT » l- - / . ! ... _<_ _ 7 . . 1 1 it Comp . C . Powoll was the candidate . The Chapter has jnsfc had the whole of its furniture and regalia polished and ro-painted , and now presents a marked contrast Lo its former appearance , which cau but bo described as rather dingy . A departure from old ways may bo recorded in the fact thafc the Companions havo determined to celebrate

the opening of the session by having a supper on the 2 nd Nov . Only a limited number will bo able fco bo present , as tho repast will bo served iu the samo room as tho members nso for thoir work . Wo may mention thafc Comp . Levey undertook the rogilding of Officers'jewels , and renovating of the collars , and was heartily thanked by all present for hi . kiudness .

The usual weekly Convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement No . 1471 , wns hold at the Alwyne Castlo Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , on 30 th ult ., at 8 o ' clock . Present : —Comps . W . Radeliffe M . ]_ . _ .., J . Strugnell IP , P . Hallows J ., J . E . Sheffield S . E ., TV . P .

Shaw P . S . I \ ho ceremony of exaltation wag ably rehearsed by the above-named Officer ... Several R . A .. Ala . on . have lately joined this Chapter of Improvement-, and it seems to be establishing * for itself a good repute as regards the capabilities of its students .

Tlio General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys held ( heir regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday , under the presidency of Pro . Raytilmu . TV . Stewart P . G . D . The minutes having been confirmed , those of ( die , House Committee were read for information .

Three petitions were considered , and the applicants approved . Two ex-pupils were granted sums towards ................. .-.,.., < . _ -. _ .- _ . _ .. „„_ . * .. . . _•__ . _ . _ T ..-L 7 !

_ j . - 'uyiuH . g u . u . u ,., nun a _ . OCH ;* OI momon oy urocn . u * J . Io . Feuv . 'e , for the next Quarterl y Court having boon approved of , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion with the customary- vote of thanks to tho Chairman .

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