Correspondence.

" DROPPED" WORDS AND LETTERS .

To the l-Vitor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Every reader of your contemporary must in a very short timo bccomo painfully aware of the many inaccuracies to be found iu each number of that periodical . Sometimes they consist of dropped words , at others of dropped letters , but more frequently of gross errors in spelling .

As an instance of an inaccuracy arising from "dropped words , take ono of tho short editorial paragraphs contained in tho last issue of the journal i-i question . Tho Editor therein desires to impress upon his readers that " ho is never personal . " Surely tho words " otherwise than " have clearly disappeared from between the Avoids " never" and " personal . " Yours fraternally ,

A P . Z . 10 th Juno 1880 .

Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.

ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .

fTHIE Interim Committee of tho Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance - ' - Fund me * -, together on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of the Right Hon . tho Earl of Lathom , Deputy Graud Master of England , and Prov . Grand Master West Lancashire . Among thoso present Avero Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart , M . P ., P . G . M . Berks and Bucks , tho Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., and Bros . W .

Hickman P . A . G . D . C . Deputy P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , Rev . C . W . Arnold P . G . Chaplain and D . P . G . M . Surrey , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . Chaplain and D . P . G . M . Suffolk ( Interim Treasurer ) , and Dick Radclyffe Secretary . After careful consideration , ifc Avas resolved as follows : —

To assist Boys and Girls leaving the Masonic schools in procuring situations , & c . To advance small amounts to aid in the purchase of tools , outfits , & c , and to assist ; in obtaining apprenticeships , & c . That tho administration of this Fund shall be in tho hands of a Committee , to be formed from tho existing Committees of tho Scholastic Institutions , with power to add to their

number , Avho shall select the most deserving and necessitous cases . That an annual audit ; ba held , and report presented to subscribers . That a report of this day ' s proceedings bo presented to tho Royal Masouic Institution for Boys and Girls . Ifc was also laid down that in tho opinion of tho Committee the Fund will not necessitate tho establishment of " a FOURTH Charity , " but on

tho contrary thafc it will " servo as a Supplementary Fund , ' to bo dispensed by tho Committees in tho manner suggested in the foregoing resolutions . Tho following aro tho Committee to carry out the above objects , namely , tho Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn , Right Hon .. Lord Brooke , M . P ., Sir Daniel Gooch ,

Bart ., M . P ., Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., Rov . C . W . Arnold , Rov . J . Studholme Brownrigg , W . Hickman , Rev . C . J . Martyn , Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw . A voto of thanks to Lord Lathom for his kindness in presiding Avas passed and acknowledged , and tho sitting then tcrmiuated .

Milford Haven.

MILFORD HAVEN .

WE congratulate the worthy people of Miiford and neighbourhood , and the Lodges Avhich arc held thero on tho prosperous future which apparently is in store for them . Nofc thafc they ha \ -e not had their share of Fortune's smiles in the past , bufc the resolute determination Avhich has b ? eu come to lately to promote tho deep sea fisheries along tho S . Wales coast must in time exercise a beneficial

effect on this favoured place . Last week , accordingly , Avhich witnessed the return to harbour of the firsfc steam trawler , Avill with reason be remembered as a very brig ht ; particular week in tho annals of Miiford . Bnt Avhile this prospect is general in its character , and affects tho Avhole of this particular community , wo

must not forget to mention that ifc has been resolved to erect a Masonic Templo for the use of tho two Lodges hero located . Theso are St . David ' s , No . 36 B , and tho Noyland , No . 990 , and it speaks Avell for their energy that they should have undertaken boldly a task Avhich

cannot tail to cost them a handsome sum . Thus , with new quarters on tho point of being erected , and the presence among them of that genial Craftsman aud skilled caterer , Bro . Palmer , lately of the Greyhound , Richmond , tho Miiford brethren are or shonld bo in excellent fettle .

Lv < : r ; i .-jr . —On Saturday Mr . Henry Irving re-appeared in "The Bells . '' Tho house was crowded iu every pari :, and ihe actor received fresh tiihutcs of approbation for his masterly rendering of -Maibias , the boj'gwnaoUT , AVIIO is haunted by the sound of the

. sleigh bell .-. Mr . Irving acted his best in all the well-known ! if :- 'kii ! g situations of the play , especially in the last scene . Miss Alma Murray and Mr . !•' . Cooper , as tho young lovers , deserve a word of praise , as likewise does Mi .- ; s Pannecforfc as tho burgomaster ' s wife . This play Avill bo repeated every Saturday throughout June , with Jolantiii : as an afterpiece , Miss Ellen Terry enacting the heroine .

Wo understand , from ouc of our Exchange .-, that tho Grand Chanter cf Michigan , ar , its recent convocation hi Jaok .-oii , appropriated l . Oi'M ) on ! -:, for ih ; (• iitcrtiiinmcru " ! ' tho Oorra ! Grand CJifpt . - ir of ( ho United Sta ' f-s , which mctsiMth August nc-xh . A committer ) of Kcvn was also appoint i-d by tho Michigan Grand Chapter , and Monroe and PeiiiiiKular Chapter ; - ; have each appointed a committee of ¦ seven with the :, amo hospitable object .

Old English Lodge, No. 1790, Croydon.

OLD ENGLISH LODGE , No . 1790 , CROYDON .

rnifE firsfc installation meeting of this youthful Lodgo Avas held on 1- Thursday , tho 3 rd inst ., at tho Masonic Hall , NCAV Thornton - heath . The highly-esteemed W . M . having summoned his Officers to their places , theLodge Avas opened in duo form , there being present—Bros . Fonlsham WM ., B . Buckworth S . W . W . M . elect , Rev . J . H . Roberts P . M ., C . Daniel P . M ., Bush P . M ., II . Harland J . W .. W . P .

Robinson Secretary , F . C . Pascal ! S . D ., E . Whitaker J . D ., John Taylor I . G ., Jno . Sergeant , J . F . Page , H . Legg , II . Babcr , J . W . Russell , T . Yonng , M . Taylor , V . J . Abraham , J . Shakespeare , R . J . Fleming , W . IT . Ransom , J . Clarke , and tho following Visitors : — Bros . W . It . Sheadd I . P . M . Panmnro Lodgo 720 , J . Bennett P . M . 2 . 11-, Volnoy Keen Templar Lodge , NOAV York , 203 , G . Adamson P . M .

Templo Bar Lodge 1728 , B . Haynes P . M . Egyptian Lodge 27 , W . Steedman P . M . 751 , and Edward Bruin Leopold Lodge 1751 . The minutes of tho previous Lodgo meeting having been read and confirmed , the financial statement of the Loclgo was presented , from Avhich it appeared that after the heavy outlay incidental to the formation of a new Loclgo , a balance of a few pounds only Avas due

to tho Treasurer , Avhich was considered to be highly satisfactory , taking into account the exceptional expenses Avhich had been incurred during tho year . Tho ceremony of installation Avns then most impressively performed by Bro . Foulsham Installing Master , the W . M . elect being presented by Bro . Daniel , the office of D . C . being most efficiently discharged by Bro . Adamson . After the nsual

proclamations Bro . Buckworth tho neAvly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . Harland S . W ., Pascall J . W ., Fonlsham Treas ., W . P . Robinson Sec , E . Whitaker S . D ., J . Taylor J . D ., J . Sergeant I . G ., Bavin Tyler , Rev . J . H . Roberts D . C , Fleming W . S . and Legg A . W . S . The W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , presented to Bro . Fonlsham I . P . M . a handsome jewel , which had

been subscribed for privately by tho Lodge , as a slight token of respect , and in recognition of the zeal' and ability with Avhich Bro . Foulsham had performed his arduous and responsible duties as W . M . during the firsfc year of the establishment of the Lodge . Bro . Fonlsham , who Avas no less surprised than gratified on receiving the unexpected souvenir ( Avhich was attached to his breast by tho W . M . ) ,

said ho had had the honour of founding three or four Lodges , bufc he did nofc think ho had over taken so deep an interest in any as ho had taken in the Old England Lodge , which he looked upon as his pet child , and Avhilsfc he was blessed with health and strength he should do all iu his power to promote its success and prosperity . He shonld ever treasure this jeAvel as being the outcome of a spontaneous expression of regard for him , who came amongst them a total stranger

and had been received Avith the utmost respect and courtesy . The W . M . having risen in tho customary manner , hearty good Avishes were expressed by the Visitors , after Avhich tho Lodge was closed in duo form , and the members were called " from labour to refreshment , " in the banquottiug room above , where the nsual Masonic toasts wero proposed and drunk , followed by those of a complimentary nature , including tho health of the W . M ., tho I . P . M ,, tho Visitors , & c .

Harbour Of Refuge Lodge, No. 764, West Hartlepool.

HARBOUR OF REFUGE LODGE , No . 764 , WEST HARTLEPOOL .

"O RO . George Carter tho W . M . elect , Avas duly installed on Tues-- * - » day , Sth inst ., Avith the usual honours , the installing ceremony being gracefully performed by Bro . C . S . Lane P . G . J . D ., tho outgoing Master . Tho ceremony was witnessed by a large body of brethren , including many distinguished members of the Order . Amongst the Visitors Avere : —Bros . P . M . 's Knowles and Hnoton of the

Philanthropy Lodge , Stockton-on-Tees ; Bros . Farmer P . M . North York Lndgo , Middlesborough , Tobey W . M . Marquis of Rioon Lodgo , Darlington , ' Hey P . M . of the Tees Lodge , Stockton-on-Tees , Hall W . fll . of the Lodge of Fraternity , Stockton-on-Tees , Spofforth W . M ., John Horsley

P . M . and Bennett I . P . M ., of St . Helen's Lodge , Hartlepool . After being enthroned , the nowly-installed W . M . invested his Officers for tho ensuing year . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tho Commercial Hotol ( Bro . Hobson ' s ) , where a sumptuous banquet Avas provided , tho chair being occupied by Bro . Carter the W . M .

St. John's Chapter, No. 348, Bolton.

ST . JOHN'S CHAPTER , No . 348 , BOLTON .

A REGULAR Mooting of this Chapter was held at tho Bull's Head -ti Inn , on the 3 rd June . Present : —Comps . Henry Greenwood Z ., John Harwood H ., Robert Harwood P . Z . P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer as J ., James Newton P . Z . Prov . G . Scribo N ., Thomas Wilson P . Z . Tieas ., James Horrocks P . Z ., William Cooper E ., W . IL Alcock N ., James Dooley P . S ., . John Morris , Richard Dnxbury . Visitors : —

Comps . 0 . R . N . Beswickc-RoydsP . Z . f ! 2 Prov . G . H ., G . P . Brockbank P . Z . 37 221 P . Prov . G . Treas ., and Comp . J . Crossley ( Wigan ) . Tho Chapter having been opened , tho minntes of tho previous meeting wero read and confirmed . A candidate for exaltation was balloted for and approved . Bro . John Alcock P . M . 318 , who had been

previously elected , Avas duly admitted and exalted to tho degree of Royal Arch Mason . The installation of principals and investiture of Officers for the ensuing year then took place , the following boing tlio Companions invested , viz .: —Comps . John Hnrwood Z ., James NOAV ton IL , James Dooley J ., William Cooper E ., William H . Alcock

N ., John Morns P . S ., John Alcock lirst A . S ., Richard Dnxbury second A . S ., Thomas Wilson Treas ., Robert Harwood D . C , Thomas Higsnri Janitor . The auditor ; - ! presented thoir report , which showed the finances of tho Chapter to be in a satisfactory condition . All business being concluded , the Chapter Avas closed , and tho Companions adjourned to thu refreshment board .