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subjects are better suited for a social or political gathering . Still , there is no reason why we shonld nofc occasionally be invited to listen to an out-of-the-way , and therefore attractive paper , on something connected more or less immediately with Masonry . The learned Preston showed his sense of the necessity there was for occasional

Masonic instruction above and beyond what is ordinarily provided in our Lodges , by bequeathing a principal sum to Grand Lodge , the interest on which was to be paid to the deliverer of tbe Prestonian lecture . We hear now-a-days but little of this lecture , and still less of any other work whioh is not in the accustomed programme . And yet Masonry is a progressive science ! I subscribe myself , Faithfully and fraternally yours , P . R . G .

Committee Metting Of The Boys' School.

COMMITTEE METTING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .

THE General Committee of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall . Tnero were present : Bros . Raynham W . Stewart ( in the Chair ) , Alfred Williams , Donald M . Dewar , R . B . Webster , E . C . Massey , Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , Arthur E . Gladwell , Richard Tyrrell , Alexander Wallace , S . Rawson , James Winter , Frederick Adlard , Edward Baxter , and

F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , three petitions were examined , but as they were not in order they were deferred . An outfit of £ 5 was voted to a former pupil of the Institution . The Secretary reported the withdrawal of the Charitable Trusts Bill , and the Chairman with much regret

announced the death of two Members of the House Committee , Bros , Moutrie and Meggy . The Secretary reported that the new offices wonld be ready in a fortnight , whereupon authority was given to him to expend a sum not exceeding £ 50 on new furniture . The proceeding closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 408 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took place on 3 rd inst , at the Masonic Hall , Maple Street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Salmon , the Lodge was opened by Bro . John Page I . P . M ., assisted by the following Officers J—Bro . S . M . Harris S . W ., G . Dunford J . W ., John Ridsdale P . M . Treasurer , J . S . B . Bell Secretary , Sisson S . D ., R . W . Sisson J . D ., D . Macdonald asI . G ., W . M . Lion Steward , and G . S . Sims

Tyler . Two brethren were passed to the second degree , the ceremony being perfectly performed hy Bro . Page , the charge in the degree being given by Bro . Harris the S . W . All routine business having been disposed of , Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . The visitors were Bro . J . Cook P . M . P . P . G . S . W . 481 , R . L . Armstrong P . M . P . G . Registrar 1626 , John Wood P . M . 48 , C . B . Ford S . W . 481 , T . Dinning I . G . 481 , Ac .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , Bros . Forss W . M ., Christian S . W ., Jones J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Edwards J . D ., Boyce I . G ., Lorkin Secretary , Wallington Preceptor j also Bros . Brasted , Carr , Marsh , Polak , Hammond , Noble , and others . After preliminaries Bro . Marsh , as candidate for passing , was entrusted .

Lodge was opened in tbe second degree , when Bro . Marsh was advanced to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Forss , worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tbe brethren . Lodge was closed in tbe second degree , and Bro . Christian worked the third and fourth sections of 1 st lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hammond , of Lodge 1278 , was elected a member . Bro . Christian was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

The members of the Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 , intend holding their Annnal Excursion at the Crown Gardens , Broxbonrne , on the 16 th inst . As the ladies will join tbe brethren , we trnst the weather will be all that can

be desired , to render the outing successful . Bro . W . Musto P . M . Preceptor will preside afc the banquet , and an efficient Band , under the direction of Bro . R . Hirst , has been engaged for the occasion .

A meeting of the members of the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 , will be held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Friday , 19 th instant , at eight o ' clock p . m ., when the Lodge will proceed to the election of a 9 « ecept ° ' in the place of Bro . P . M . Roe , resigned . On < 50 th August Bro . Andrews P . M . will rehearse the ceremony oi Installation .

The Liberal Freemason states that Jaraesf A . Garfield , president of the United States of America , ; was born in urange , Ohio , 19 th November 1831 . He was made a aiason m Magnolia Lodge , in Columbus , Ohio , but is now member

a of Pental pha Lodge , No . 23 , of the District of ^ ojnmbia . He is also a member of Columbia Royal Arch rp pter , No - 1 5 of Columbia Commandery , No . 2 ; Knights iernpiarg , and of Mithras Lodge of Perfection , 14 ° , in ton D a * Acce P Scofctish Rite , all of Washing .

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