The Boys School Festival

THE BOYS SCHOOL FESTIVAL

THE first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the coming Festival was held on Thursday , when Bro . McLeod had a most satisfactory report to make as the result of the appeal which he has been so

energetically making during the past few months . Officers of the Board were appointed as follows : Honorary Presidents—The Marquis of Zetland Prov G . M . for N . and E . Yorkshire ; the Earl of Euston Prov

G . M . Norths and Hunts ; and Thos . W . Tew P . P . G . M . West Yorkshire . President—Henry Smith P . G . D . Dep . P . G . M . West Yorks .

Acting Presidents—Chas . E . Keyser P . G . D . Treasurer and Patron of the Institution , and George Everett P . G . Treas . Vice-Patron of Institution . Hon . Treasurer—James Willing jun ., Vice-Patron of Institution .

Hon . Secretary—J . Morrison McLeod Secretary of Institution . The several claims of the Crystal Palace and Brighton were stoutly advanced and advocated ; but , by a large majority , it was decided to hold the Festival at Brighton , on the same lines as the successful ones of 1891 and 1893 .

The appeal to the Prince of Wales from certain South American Freemasons exposes the great gulf fixed between the modern English view of Freemasonry and its former " anathema maranatha" on the continent , where it has become synonymous with Continental Liberalism ,

once defined by Disraeli as " hostility to kings and gods . " But the head of the Eoman Church viewed not always Freemasonry with the open hostility of the Pontiff . It is even whispered that Pio Nino himself was at one time a Freemason . If so , it was probably during his service

under the first Empire , as an officer m the Italian army , for Freemasonry was then general among those officers . Certain it is that , when he ascended the Papal throne , the secret societies were full of mysterious hopes , and though these were destined never to be realised , they can scarcely have been self-sown . —National Observer .

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SINCERITY CHAPTER , No . 189 . AT the regular quarterly Convocation , held at the Sincerity Masonic Temple , Town Hall , Stonehouse , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., Comp . Robert H . Rae P . Z . P . P . G . 3 rd Principal was the recipient of a handsome testimonial from the members of the Chapter , in recognition of his eminent and continuous services for thirty years as Scribe E .

The business of tho Chapter having been concluded , Comp . A . W . White P . Z . and Treasurer , in addressing Comp . Rao , said that at tho last meeting the Companions unanimously voted him a P . Z . ' s jewel as a mark of their esteem and regard , and of their high appreciation of his services as S . E . of this Chapter , on retiring from

that position . It was a matter of the deepest regret to the Companions to know that it was owing to the increasing infirmities of advancing ago that Comp . Rao had found it necessary to resign the office which ho had so worthily and efficiently filled for the long period of thirty years . They trusted that Comp . Rae ' s life

might bo extended for many years to come , and that they might continue to have tho pleasure of his presence and the benefit of his long experience at their future Convocations . They had selected an article which thoy believed would not only bo ornamental , but

likewise useful to himself and family alike . He had very great pleasure on behalf of the Companions of Sincerity Chapter in asking Comp . Rae ' s acceptance of a marble clock . The clock , which has a French movement with a cathedral gong , bore the following inscription on a silver plate : —

Presented to Ex-Comp . R . H . Rao P . Z . P . P . 3 rd G . P ., thirty years Sc . E . of Royal Arch Chapter Sincerity , No . 189 , by the Comps . of the Chapter , in grateful recognition of his services , on his retirement from office , 23 rd April 1894 .

Comp . Rae , who was most cordially received , expressed his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the members of the Chapter for their handsome gift , and to Comp . White for his kind and feeling

remarks in making the presentation . He felt that since he had been Scribe E . of the Chapter he had only done his duty , and he had been only too pleased to take part in rendering such a solemn and beautiful ritual . He was born in Arch Masonry in Chapter

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Sincerity , and ho trusted he should die a member of Sincerity Chapter . In conclusion , he again expressed his indebtedness to the members of the Chapter , and assured them of the great interest he took in its welfare and prosperity . o o o

HIGH CROSS CHAPTER , No . 829 . AT the Quarterly Meeting held at the Bull Hotel , Dnjtford , on Tuesday , 18 th ult ., there were present : Comp . Arthur Hubbard P . Z . P . P . G . P . S . M . E . Z ., G . W . Mitchell P . Z . P . G . D . C . J .,

Alfred Spencer P . Z . P . P . G . J . H ., A . Ronaldson Scribe E ., R . J . Beale Scribe N ., W . Russell Prov . G . Treas . Treas ., W . Moulder P . S ., Walker 1 st A . S ., F . Hitchens 2 nd A . S ., G . Martin Jan ., Fred . Mitchell and Herbert King . Visitors : Comps . Forss and Wight .

Chapter was opened in due form and minutes confirmed . The M . E . Z . then exalted Bro . the Rev . A . Jackson , M . A ., P . M . 77 P . J . G . C . Kent , Bro . Jas . M . Longley W . M . 299 P . J . G . W . Kent , and Bro . R . J . Beamish P . M . 77 and 483 . After some formal business tho Convocation was closed . Banquet followed , after which the usual R . A . toasts were honoured . o o o

ST . ANNE'S CHAPTER , No . 970 . THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , Looe , when the following were installed : Comps . Sholto H . Hare Z ., W . Walters H , and E . Olver J . The Installing Officers were : Comps . J . Gidley P . Z . 1205 , and W . Allsford P . Z . 202 . The Companions afterwards dined together at the Ship Hotel .

o o o ST . GEORGE'S CHAPTER , No . 2099 . THE members held their installation meeting on Thursday , the 12 th ult . The ceremony of installation was performed by Companion Plant . The Principals appointed were Companions Young , White , and Barnwell .

As a mark of appreciation for services rendered , a handsome jewel was presented to Companion R . M . Mercer . An adjournment to the Dolphin Hotel having taken place , the banquet was held , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured .

The Cardiff Masonic Hall Company , Limited , was registered on the 25 th ult ., with a capital of £ 6 , 000 , in £ 5 shares , to enter into an agreement for the purchase of certain properties situate in Guildford Street , Cardiff , and to provide a Masonic Hall .

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CANDIDATESFORTHEINSTITUTIONS. — : o : — Announcements are inserted un' * er this head at the rate of five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time the ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with order .

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BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . BRO . JAMES WILLIAM AVERY Past Master 619 , 1178 , 1314 . Past Z . 619 , 73 . Life Governor of the Masonic Institutions . The case is strongly recommended by several distinguished Craftsmen . Further particulars of Bro . Aver }' , 16 Hatcham Park Road , New Cross , S . E .

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BRO . THOMAS ALCOCK ( Aged 67 Years ) . P . M . 1228 , P . Z . 55 . Who was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 , in 1867—joined , as one of the founders , the Beacontree Lodge , No . 1228 , in 1868—was W . M . in 1872 , and afterwards Secretary—is still a subscriber—is a Life Governor of this Institution and Royal M . I . for Girls—was an Inspector on tho G . E . Railway 29 years . Unable to work for three years , being crippled with Rheumatism . Invalid wife dependent upon him . Resources nearly exhausted . Votes will be gratefully received by Bro . Alcock , 142 Graham Road , N . E .

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BRO . WILLIAM HENRY MYERS ( Aged 73 Years ) . P . M . 820 , 1445 . —P . Z . 820 , 933 , and 1598 . Was initiated in the Lily Lodge of Richmond , No . 820 , in 1870—twice W . M . and ten years Secretary ; also Founder of Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 1445 , and twice W . M . ; and a Founder of Ley Spring Chapter , No . 1598 . Is a Life Governor and has served as Steward of the three Masonic Institutions , and otherwise a large contributor thereto . He has Chronic Rheumatism and Bronchitis , Failing Sight and Debility . Votes will be thankfully received by Bro . Myers , 196 Whitechapel Road , E .