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Reviews.
an essential branch of technical education in onr schools , in p hilanthropic institutions , and also in our workhouses , there is an evident tendency amongst social reformers to encourage domestic economy by every available means ; and this weekly periodical will be a valuable aid to the future housewives and domestic servants of the
country . The title of the work embraces an almost endless variety of subjects , whioh , we are promised , will be treated by thoroughly competent and experienced journalists ; nnd every effort will be made to p lace before the reading public a journal full of valuable and useful information , which it ia hoped will be found as amusing as it is
instructive . The number before us opens with a chapter on the " History of Cookery , " whioh is followed by a paper entitled " How to Revive the Jaded Taste of the Gourmet ; " and amongst other contents are "The Cook ' s Handbook , " alphabeticalIf arranged , giving a vast number of recipes ; " Home Decoration and Needlework ;"
"First Lessons in Carving ; " " Woman in the Household ; " "Vegetarian Cookery ; " and a host of miscellaneous subjects of a useful and entertaining character . The number is plentifully illustrated with appropriate wood-onts , and ia accompanied by a pictorial supplement , showing the busy scene which may be witnessed on any Saturday
night at the Metropolitan Meat Market , West Smithfield . For a penny weekly , housekeepers may secure a goodly budget and wholesome and instructive reading matter , the application of whioh should be productive of increased happiness , comfort , and economy in " every home . "
The Leeds Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
THE LEEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
THE Tenth Annual Report of this admirable Institution has just been issued . It sets forth that not only has the capital account received a large accession , and the revenue , so far as subscriptions go , been increased , but there has been a decrease in expenditure in consequence of fewer demands . The increase to the capital has been as
follows—Thi ee Brethren have constitnted themselves Patrons by the payment of ten guineas each , namely , Bros . G . W . Balfour , M . P . ( Goderich ) , and Geo . H . Clemoua and J . Corrie ( Zetland ) . Bro . Hargreaves has become a Patron , and several brethren have become Life Governora by the payment of five guineas each . The Goderich
Lodge has subscribed £ 21 for the endowment of the two Deacons chairs ; the Zetland Lodge £ 10 10 s for the endowment of the Treasurer's chair ; and the Excelsior £ 5 5 s for the further endowment of the W . M . ' s chair ; also by a legacy bequeathed to the Institntion , by the late Mrs . Lee , who during her lifetime was a zealous friend
and regular subscriber , and by her will left £ 50 in aid of its funds , which after the payment of duty left £ 45 , and that sum haa been paid by her executors . Making in all additional capital of £ 148 19 s , which added to previous balance makes £ 1 , 496 lis 2 d . The fund is invested as follows : £ 1 , 036 lis 8 d has been expended in the purchase
of £ 1 , 000 four per cent , stock in the Leeds Corporation , and a further Bum of £ 150 in the purchase of £ 150 Three and a Half per Cent , in the same Corporation . The remainder of the capital is in the Leeds and County Bank . The revenue account for the year is as follows : Annnal subscriptions . £ 67 ; interest on investments , £ 43 14 s lOd ;
bank interest £ 217 s ; which added to £ 3 18 s 2 d brought over from last year makes £ 117 10 s . The payments for the education of children have amounted to £ 67 5 a 2 d ; incidental expenses £ 117 s 6 d j leaving a balance of £ 3815 s 4 d to carry forward to next year . There are now on the books nine boya and four girls , but in a short
time the total will be reduced by four . The educational cost , as compared with the previous year , shews a reduction of £ 48 . The President for 1887 is W . Bro . Major Moore ; Vice-Presidents , W . Bro . R . Wilson and Rev . Dr . Smyth ; Treasnrer , Bro . Cowbrough ; Hon . Sec , W . Bro . Lowrey ; with Trustees and permanent and elective Committee . This report is deemed to be very satisfactory .
We have been requested to publish the Circular appended , ¦ which has been issued to the Brethren of the Province of North and East Yorkshire . QUEEN'S JUBILEE . 2 Albany Terrace , Hull , 17 th February 1887 .
LOCAL CELEBRATION , W . SIB AND BROTHER , — I have the honour to inform you that the Right Wor . Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire purposes holding the Annnal Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at York
on Thursday , 14 th July , and also , with the cordial co-operation of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master and Brethren of the Province of Wesfc Yorkshire , celebrating the Royal Jubilee on the same occasion . The details of this grand and united Masonio Assembly of the entire County are not yet fully arranged , bnt will most probably
comprise : — The Annnal Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire . Reception of Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , and other Provincial Grand Lodges .
Procession to and special Masonic Service at the Minster , where a Sermon will be preached by the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chaplain of England . A Conversazione , Masonic Exhibition , and Concert . The Officers and Members of the Northern and Midland Provinces
are fraternally invited to be present . It is expected that the Local Celebration will be warmly taken np by the Craft in the entire Connty , ancl afford the opportunity of publicly manifesting their loyalty to the Throne and devotion to Her Most Gracious Majesty . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , M . 0 , Peck , Prov , G . Sec .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
PROVINCIAL HONOURS
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —After all the discussion that has taken place both in and out of Grand Lodge on the vexed question of " the collars" it may appear som' -wh'ifc inopportune to keep on harping on the same old th > me . Bur . it will have been apparent to all who
attended the last Qn * r erly Communication that , although Bro James Stevens's motion f >> r the division of the metropolitan area into districts , or to be mire strictly correct Provinces , remains in abeyance for awhile , it is a matter which must inevitably sooner or later come again to the front , and be dealt with iu practical shape . Obviously
Brethren in London are at a disadvantage compared with those in the country ; for whereas the latter , by the most moderate display of Masonio activity , and z al o-in make certain of acquiring Provincial rank in a few jear- * , a Londoner may work doubly as hard and per * form vastly superior service to the Craft without the most remote
prospect of similar advancement . As a matter of equity , therefore , Bro . Stevens's proposal deserves careful consideration , and from the ex * pression of sympathy on the part of Provincial Brethren at the last meeting of Grand Lodge it is evident they are of opinion that their London Brethren are somewhat unfairly handicapped in the matter
involved . It is unnecessary to refer to the vast and rapid increase that haa been made during recent years in the number and strength of Masonio Lodges in London , and rules which may have applied well enough in bygone times are now altogether out of joint . Sic transit
gloria mundi . In the good old days there may have existed a reason * able chance for a man who chose to apply himself with fervency and zeal to his work to secure the purple , which it is only laudable on the part of every Mason to aspire to . Bat in the multiplication of Lodges , and the consquent phalanx of London Masons , where is the ninety .
ninth man out of a hundred who can cherish a dream of appearing in regalia ? It is argued , and with some truth , that fche ease with which Brethren in the country are able to secure the purple apron and collar tends rather to diminish the value of those appendages , * but that is a matter which I do fnot propose to deal with
now . The real question before the Craft is , the disproportionate opportunities of obtaining honours as a reward of merit in London and the Provinces ; and here I agree that Bro . Stevens's motion must not much longer be shelved . Very likely had it not been for the time taken up by the election of Grand Treasurer , and the discussion of
other " collar questions , this important subject would have received a larger share of attention , and I sincerely trust it nay do so on the next occasion ifc is brought forward . One thing struck me as somewhat strange , if not altowther inappropriate at the last meeting of Grand Lodge , that waa the large
number of Provincial Brethren who appeared with their purple regalia concealed by the regulation blue which is prescribed at meetings of Grand Lodge . Is it necessary , or desirable , that so much regalia should be piled up when the outer covering of the bin- * hides the Provincial rank of the Brotherhood , so that we cannot d'ntinguish
" tother from which , so far as their rank is concerned . You are debarred from wearing the jewel of the Mark in Craft Lodges , aud it surely seems preposterous to hide nnder the " bushel" of the blue , the " talents " of purple won by sheer hard work in the Provinces . To
out the . matter short , it is scarcely fair or equitable that Brethren who have done good suit and service to the Craft should nofc receive their dne , and I am sure our Brethren in the Provinces wil not begrudge them the advantages which Brother James Stevens is endea . vouring to secure for them , I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally *
A YOWNG MASON YET ANOTHER . JUBILEE SUGGESTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It has occurred to me , as a humble member of society , that amidst the multitude of well-intentioned schemes propounded for the celebration of the Royal Jubilee , many of which may be characterised of a " wild goose" character , some
little attention might be directed to the army of poor struggling brethren who , in consequence of the fluctuations of trade , aro reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . I presumably am in that position . I met a country brother who atone timo was the proprietor of a flourishing business in the north of London . He w < s
a most popular and highly respected brother of one of our oldest Lodges . Ho had passed the chair , not only in Craft Masonry , but in the Mark , Arch , and other degrees to which I havn not yet had the opportunity of aspiring . I met that bro her the other day in Guildhall-yard , feeding the cosmopolitan pigeons with crumbs wbich
fell from his scanty breakfast . Wo recognised each other , and although times are bad with me , as I presume they havo been with most of ns of late , we entered a modest restaurant , and discussed our
reminiscences . It was a sad story . The inflntion of trade sonr * years ago had subsided ; my poor friend's business had fallen off ; and like many other brethren he had come up to London , expecting to find fche streets paved with the proverbial gold , But there was no
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Reviews.
an essential branch of technical education in onr schools , in p hilanthropic institutions , and also in our workhouses , there is an evident tendency amongst social reformers to encourage domestic economy by every available means ; and this weekly periodical will be a valuable aid to the future housewives and domestic servants of the
country . The title of the work embraces an almost endless variety of subjects , whioh , we are promised , will be treated by thoroughly competent and experienced journalists ; nnd every effort will be made to p lace before the reading public a journal full of valuable and useful information , which it ia hoped will be found as amusing as it is
instructive . The number before us opens with a chapter on the " History of Cookery , " whioh is followed by a paper entitled " How to Revive the Jaded Taste of the Gourmet ; " and amongst other contents are "The Cook ' s Handbook , " alphabeticalIf arranged , giving a vast number of recipes ; " Home Decoration and Needlework ;"
"First Lessons in Carving ; " " Woman in the Household ; " "Vegetarian Cookery ; " and a host of miscellaneous subjects of a useful and entertaining character . The number is plentifully illustrated with appropriate wood-onts , and ia accompanied by a pictorial supplement , showing the busy scene which may be witnessed on any Saturday
night at the Metropolitan Meat Market , West Smithfield . For a penny weekly , housekeepers may secure a goodly budget and wholesome and instructive reading matter , the application of whioh should be productive of increased happiness , comfort , and economy in " every home . "
The Leeds Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
THE LEEDS MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
THE Tenth Annual Report of this admirable Institution has just been issued . It sets forth that not only has the capital account received a large accession , and the revenue , so far as subscriptions go , been increased , but there has been a decrease in expenditure in consequence of fewer demands . The increase to the capital has been as
follows—Thi ee Brethren have constitnted themselves Patrons by the payment of ten guineas each , namely , Bros . G . W . Balfour , M . P . ( Goderich ) , and Geo . H . Clemoua and J . Corrie ( Zetland ) . Bro . Hargreaves has become a Patron , and several brethren have become Life Governora by the payment of five guineas each . The Goderich
Lodge has subscribed £ 21 for the endowment of the two Deacons chairs ; the Zetland Lodge £ 10 10 s for the endowment of the Treasurer's chair ; and the Excelsior £ 5 5 s for the further endowment of the W . M . ' s chair ; also by a legacy bequeathed to the Institntion , by the late Mrs . Lee , who during her lifetime was a zealous friend
and regular subscriber , and by her will left £ 50 in aid of its funds , which after the payment of duty left £ 45 , and that sum haa been paid by her executors . Making in all additional capital of £ 148 19 s , which added to previous balance makes £ 1 , 496 lis 2 d . The fund is invested as follows : £ 1 , 036 lis 8 d has been expended in the purchase
of £ 1 , 000 four per cent , stock in the Leeds Corporation , and a further Bum of £ 150 in the purchase of £ 150 Three and a Half per Cent , in the same Corporation . The remainder of the capital is in the Leeds and County Bank . The revenue account for the year is as follows : Annnal subscriptions . £ 67 ; interest on investments , £ 43 14 s lOd ;
bank interest £ 217 s ; which added to £ 3 18 s 2 d brought over from last year makes £ 117 10 s . The payments for the education of children have amounted to £ 67 5 a 2 d ; incidental expenses £ 117 s 6 d j leaving a balance of £ 3815 s 4 d to carry forward to next year . There are now on the books nine boya and four girls , but in a short
time the total will be reduced by four . The educational cost , as compared with the previous year , shews a reduction of £ 48 . The President for 1887 is W . Bro . Major Moore ; Vice-Presidents , W . Bro . R . Wilson and Rev . Dr . Smyth ; Treasnrer , Bro . Cowbrough ; Hon . Sec , W . Bro . Lowrey ; with Trustees and permanent and elective Committee . This report is deemed to be very satisfactory .
We have been requested to publish the Circular appended , ¦ which has been issued to the Brethren of the Province of North and East Yorkshire . QUEEN'S JUBILEE . 2 Albany Terrace , Hull , 17 th February 1887 .
LOCAL CELEBRATION , W . SIB AND BROTHER , — I have the honour to inform you that the Right Wor . Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire purposes holding the Annnal Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at York
on Thursday , 14 th July , and also , with the cordial co-operation of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master and Brethren of the Province of Wesfc Yorkshire , celebrating the Royal Jubilee on the same occasion . The details of this grand and united Masonio Assembly of the entire County are not yet fully arranged , bnt will most probably
comprise : — The Annnal Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire . Reception of Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , and other Provincial Grand Lodges .
Procession to and special Masonic Service at the Minster , where a Sermon will be preached by the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chaplain of England . A Conversazione , Masonic Exhibition , and Concert . The Officers and Members of the Northern and Midland Provinces
are fraternally invited to be present . It is expected that the Local Celebration will be warmly taken np by the Craft in the entire Connty , ancl afford the opportunity of publicly manifesting their loyalty to the Throne and devotion to Her Most Gracious Majesty . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , M . 0 , Peck , Prov , G . Sec .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
PROVINCIAL HONOURS
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —After all the discussion that has taken place both in and out of Grand Lodge on the vexed question of " the collars" it may appear som' -wh'ifc inopportune to keep on harping on the same old th > me . Bur . it will have been apparent to all who
attended the last Qn * r erly Communication that , although Bro James Stevens's motion f >> r the division of the metropolitan area into districts , or to be mire strictly correct Provinces , remains in abeyance for awhile , it is a matter which must inevitably sooner or later come again to the front , and be dealt with iu practical shape . Obviously
Brethren in London are at a disadvantage compared with those in the country ; for whereas the latter , by the most moderate display of Masonio activity , and z al o-in make certain of acquiring Provincial rank in a few jear- * , a Londoner may work doubly as hard and per * form vastly superior service to the Craft without the most remote
prospect of similar advancement . As a matter of equity , therefore , Bro . Stevens's proposal deserves careful consideration , and from the ex * pression of sympathy on the part of Provincial Brethren at the last meeting of Grand Lodge it is evident they are of opinion that their London Brethren are somewhat unfairly handicapped in the matter
involved . It is unnecessary to refer to the vast and rapid increase that haa been made during recent years in the number and strength of Masonio Lodges in London , and rules which may have applied well enough in bygone times are now altogether out of joint . Sic transit
gloria mundi . In the good old days there may have existed a reason * able chance for a man who chose to apply himself with fervency and zeal to his work to secure the purple , which it is only laudable on the part of every Mason to aspire to . Bat in the multiplication of Lodges , and the consquent phalanx of London Masons , where is the ninety .
ninth man out of a hundred who can cherish a dream of appearing in regalia ? It is argued , and with some truth , that fche ease with which Brethren in the country are able to secure the purple apron and collar tends rather to diminish the value of those appendages , * but that is a matter which I do fnot propose to deal with
now . The real question before the Craft is , the disproportionate opportunities of obtaining honours as a reward of merit in London and the Provinces ; and here I agree that Bro . Stevens's motion must not much longer be shelved . Very likely had it not been for the time taken up by the election of Grand Treasurer , and the discussion of
other " collar questions , this important subject would have received a larger share of attention , and I sincerely trust it nay do so on the next occasion ifc is brought forward . One thing struck me as somewhat strange , if not altowther inappropriate at the last meeting of Grand Lodge , that waa the large
number of Provincial Brethren who appeared with their purple regalia concealed by the regulation blue which is prescribed at meetings of Grand Lodge . Is it necessary , or desirable , that so much regalia should be piled up when the outer covering of the bin- * hides the Provincial rank of the Brotherhood , so that we cannot d'ntinguish
" tother from which , so far as their rank is concerned . You are debarred from wearing the jewel of the Mark in Craft Lodges , aud it surely seems preposterous to hide nnder the " bushel" of the blue , the " talents " of purple won by sheer hard work in the Provinces . To
out the . matter short , it is scarcely fair or equitable that Brethren who have done good suit and service to the Craft should nofc receive their dne , and I am sure our Brethren in the Provinces wil not begrudge them the advantages which Brother James Stevens is endea . vouring to secure for them , I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally *
A YOWNG MASON YET ANOTHER . JUBILEE SUGGESTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It has occurred to me , as a humble member of society , that amidst the multitude of well-intentioned schemes propounded for the celebration of the Royal Jubilee , many of which may be characterised of a " wild goose" character , some
little attention might be directed to the army of poor struggling brethren who , in consequence of the fluctuations of trade , aro reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . I presumably am in that position . I met a country brother who atone timo was the proprietor of a flourishing business in the north of London . He w < s
a most popular and highly respected brother of one of our oldest Lodges . Ho had passed the chair , not only in Craft Masonry , but in the Mark , Arch , and other degrees to which I havn not yet had the opportunity of aspiring . I met that bro her the other day in Guildhall-yard , feeding the cosmopolitan pigeons with crumbs wbich
fell from his scanty breakfast . Wo recognised each other , and although times are bad with me , as I presume they havo been with most of ns of late , we entered a modest restaurant , and discussed our
reminiscences . It was a sad story . The inflntion of trade sonr * years ago had subsided ; my poor friend's business had fallen off ; and like many other brethren he had come up to London , expecting to find fche streets paved with the proverbial gold , But there was no