Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.

Dinner Club he had rendered signal services to each of the Masonic Institutions . As had been explained by Bro . James Terry , Bro . John Constable bad served three consecutive Stewardships , the results of which undoubtedly were tinnreep ^ onfnd in tho history of .-uncharitable Institution . Bro . Binckes then w « nt on to explain how

it was that Bro . Constable had como to the conclusion that ho might find a moro congenial sphere wherein to exercise his talents . It was scarcely necessary , nor would it b

themselves , all , he was convinced , would extend to him as a Visitor a most cordial welcome . Bro . Binckes then explained that after an absence of about four years , Bro . Constable had returned to his native

land for a fow months' sojourn , bnt very shortly he wonld again depart , to resume the active duties of life in his adopted home . Theirs was not a large gathering , bnt it was : i representative one , and he was minded of tho

quotation"Fit audience lot me find—though few . Tho many friends who still appreciated Bro . Constable ' s effortsand there were few who had once known him who might not be accounted his friends—desired to give some slight expression to their good wishes , and the duty had devolved on him ( Bro . Binckes ) to be

the medinm for making the presentation , —a handsome donble-barrelled fowling-piece , with all necessary accessories , tho whole enclosed in a solid leather case . This he would now formally do , with every wish for the recipient ' s continned health and increased prosperity . Bro . Binckes then conclnded a most eloquent speech by reading the following inscription : —

Presented to the W . Bro . JOHN CONSTABIVE , P . M ., P . Z ., Ac . On his Eetnrn ( aftor a brief Visit to England ) to Smith Africa , By a few Masonic Friends , as an assurance of regard , aud in grateful remembrance of valuable , services rendered to

THE ENGLISH MAso . vrc CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS , ( Of all of which he is Vice-Patron and Past Steward ) , During the years 1874-1882 . With sincere wishes for his long continued Health , Happiness and Prosperity . 3 rd October 1 S 85 .

The presentation , and tho kind references made by Bros . To cry and Binckes to his services were briefly but gracefully acknowledged by Bro . John Constable ; ho felt acutely tho difficulty he was experiencing in having to find words wherewith adequately to express his thanks . He was proud in being able to state that the four years

he had spent in South Africa had been , from a financial point of view , the most successful of his life . His heart had yearned to return to his native land -, but in a few days he should again take his departure , with ( he full intention to spend tho next fonr away ; that is ,

if he wore spared so to do . lb- was gratdi > d to he surrounded that evening by so many old friends , and knew tin still stood paramount in their regard . His association with tho Masonic : Charitable Institution wonld ever live in his recollection us amongst tbe most pleasant events of his life .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

OX Tuesday last , a Spec ' al General Court of this Institution was held at . Freemasons' TTnll , to consider a motion by Bro . R . Grry P . G . D ., npon a recommendation of the Honse Cornmittpp , "That the Provisional Contract , dated 23 rd September 1885 , for the purchase , for c £ 5 , 700 , of Mm land ou Mo north and east sides of ( ho Institution at St . John ' s Hill , Battersea Rise , as shown npon the plan annexed to

such contract Vie approved , and that the Trustees bo authorized to carry tho same into effect . " Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C ., Past Grand Treasurer presided , and there was a very largo attendance of subscribers . After the transaction of some preliminary business Bro . Grey explained the object of tho resolution , aud said the Honse

Committee had brought the matter before thn brethren after much deliberation , because it was a gravo subject to suggest the expenditure of so largo a snm of money for the acquirement of apparently so small a piece of ground . The point to be considered was , not so much what the Ins'ilntion wonld actually gain

by tbe transaction , as how much it would lose by allowing their- property to be surrounded by honses on the small plots that had been laid out , and which would immediately overlook the grounds of the Institution . The School ' s actnal frontage to the roadway was that given by Lvncombe House , a frontage , to the Wandsworth Road . That in

front of the Institution was only some 30 feet , of footway , whereas if the proposed purchase were effected about 750 feet of adrlition . il frontage would be gained . That must materially i crease the vnlno of tho Institution ' s property , rind what was of far greater importance , it would eive free air to the children in the School , which

would be seriously impeded if the small house- ; wore erected on the ground in question . In addition to the depth of G 3 feet which wonld bo acquired , there wonld also be a roadway of dO feet wide , and , therefore , assuming that small gardens would he in front of the bouses to be built on tho other side of the road , there would be

about 110 I ' eet between the present boundary wall and the froats of the houses on the other side of the new roadway . The large , sum of £ 5 , 700 was asked for the ground , bnt th * uiept ' m ' j ; would recollect that some time ago , when the whole of the land was ottered for £ 3 ( 3 , 000 they refused it . Since this it had been bought , and

could not have gone for a much less sum . He did not think , considering the whole of tho circumstances , that £ 5 , 700 was an enormous amount , compared with the price of the whole of the

] and . In 1877 , tlie Institution , by fchoso who were then in power , gave £ 2 , 500 for half an acre , i .-jich then s-emel to have no possible prospect of any frontage . That was at tho rate of £ 5000 an acre ; and ; therefore , the plot the Committee now asked to purchase for

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

Hi » good of the Institution for £ 5 , 700 , although a very large sum ; was not so expensive as appeared at first sight without some explanation , [ u recommending the purchase he said the Honse Committee were constantly down at the Institution , and saw the vital in . portanco of possessing this belt of hind around the Schools , for the

benefit of the children and the welfare of all . The motion was seconded by Bro . C . F . Matier , who said he had been deeply impressed with tho advantage which the proposed purchase would secure to tho Institution . Brother Hedges said ho had received two letters from Bro . Henry Smith , Depnty Grand Master of West

Yorkshire , tho purport of which was that he was entirely in favour of the purchase . Brother W . Bailey , as a member of the Audit Committee ; was quite sure that although 6 5 , 700 for under an acre of ground seemed an unprecedently largo sum , yet the money would be well expended . Tt was only after tho most urgent negoeiations that the

Cornmttteo had agreed to give the sum , after failing to obtain it at a cheaper price . Controller Bake showed that if the different plots now to be pu-chasod had been built upon , at a ground rent of £ 5 a year , the purchase would have amounted to £ 5 , 000 , and therefore after all it was only a question of the

odd £ / 00 which stood m the way . Ha approved of the action of tho Committee . Brother Brackstone Baker also supported the resolution ; and Brother G . H . Webb , whilst agreeing that tho purchase would bo an excellent thing , remarked that he had not yet heard anything about the expense of the maintenance

of tho greater portion of the road ; also what would be the expense of creeling the wall or fencing . They knew , practically speaking , that tho first step in this direction led ton largo further amount of expenditure . In reply , Bro . F . Jlichnrdson snicl tho contract contained a clause providing that the vendor should make and maintain

until taken by the parish , all tho roads snrrounding the north and east sides of the school . Tlie purchase-money included the use of the road made opposite . With regard to the brick wall , the length would be some 750 feet , and probably some brother was present who wonld be ablo to sav what it would cost . Brother

Pilditch considered the expense of such a wall would be about £ 1000 . Bro . Cray said if the Institution did not acquire this property nm ] it were built upon , ( hey would have to build a much higher wall than would otherwise be necessary . Bro . Eobert Berritlge believed it would bo a very suicidal policy not to purchase this land . Ultimately the resolution was carried unanimously .

Masonic Curiosities—Their Collection.

MASONIC CURIOSITIES—THEIR COLLECTION .

THE following- letter , which has been addressed to the various Lodq-es in the State of New York , gives evidence of a growing- desire on the part of onr American brethren to collect and preserve relics of the past . ~ We hope the efforts of the Committee will meet with success . Library and Reading Boom ,

Masonic Hall , New York , 1 st Sept . 1885 . BRETHREN - , —It is proposed , under the direction of the Reading Room Conindt'eo , which consists of tho Grand Lodgo Officers

residing in New York City and Brooklyn , and m'ltiv Masters of Lodges , to establish and permanently exhibit in this flail a Collection of Antiquities and Curio-uties , embracing Masonic objects of every description which may be interesting or instructive to Masons .

Many snch articles , consisting of ancient medals and jewels , rare coins , old diplomas , certificates , and other documen t s ; scarce bonks and antique Lodge furniture , valuable through age , association , h'storv , or rarity , aro known to exist , in tho possession of tho Lodgos or individual brethren ; thns scattered they are of J / fct / e ability , while ,

if united , thev would become of great interest and value . Tho entire Fraternity must feel pride in tbe adornment of this Hall . The space here available affords unequalled facilities for the proper displav of all suitable articles which may be received bv the Sub-Committee , either as a gift or a loan , and which will becarefnlly

arranged and exhibited under competent , direction , accompanied in each instance with an appropriate description and the name of the Lodge or Broth" ] - by whom contributed .

It is earnestly requested that your Lodge and any Brother possessed of any article snited to the purpose in view will place the same at the disposal of this Committee , by whom the safety of such objects will be carefnilv gnarderl .

This Sub . Committee is assured of the cordial co-operation of M . W , Frank 11 . Lawr-nee . Grand Master , by whom the subject was origfnnally suggested In the Reading Room Committee , aud with whose sanction thi-t address is issued . Correspondence in ail of this endeavour i ^ fraternally invited , and

shonld bo addressed to any member of this Committee , Care Library and Beading Room , Masonic Hall , Nevv York City . Wit . H . ANDREWS , Chairman .

JOHN P . COLU . VS , HERMAN G . CARTER , C . T . McCr , ENACifAx , EDWD . H . WABKEK , Secretary

[ fm , i , ow . u- ' s OISTMI : MT A ^' l ' ir , i , s . —AuMimn is proverbially tlie season of sickness ; t . ); ru Hie b ' ood requires on-ideation , the digestion demands t ' tmvonzh and M . teivtive rrgnlation , and all the secretions call fir correction . Holloway ' s remedies .-imply nil tho iL' ^ 'fl ^ -.-iric ^ i ' or securing hoa'th ; tho one overcomes nt -neons disease-:, s . res . nicerati-ins , abscesses , carbuncles , and nl ! visible imperfections ; the other acts most iioteut . lv in cleansing tho circulation . ¦

si-rerr _ 'tbening 'he sto'iinch , governing the liver , 'cguhil . ing the bowel ¦ , and re facing the entire svsfetu te order Thus these twin . medicaments . fii--nish tho most , efficient , meihciae chest , available , for fnmilv inc . tt . is easier , through [ followay ' s discovery , to point out , the , remedy than to describe the disease ; into the former no ( Ullacycuu intrude , into the latter prejudice may unwittingly creep .