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THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDERS OF KNIGHTS OF ROME AND OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE , K . H . S ., AND ST . JOHN THE EVANGELIST . Colonel Sir FBANCIS BURDETT , Bart . M . 111 . Grand Sovereign and Grand Commander of St . John . Baron De FERRIERES , M . Eminent Grand Viceroy and Deputy Grand Commander of St . John . milE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY of the GRAND IMPERIAL CONJL CLAVE will be holden at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen Stroet , W . C , on Monday , 2 nd March 1891 , at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon . A Banquet , at whioh it is expected that the Grand Sovereign will preside , will be provided at the Freemasons' Tavern , at Half-pastlSix o'Clock . Tickets , One Guinea each ; and it is requested that every Knight Companion intending to dine will forward his name to the Grand Recorder with as little delay as possible . Knights will not be admitted unless they appear in the insignia of their rank in the Order , Knights of St . John in White Sashes . CHAS . FBED . HOGARD , Grand Recorder aud Registrar General . 18 Great Queen Street , W . C . TUB GENERAL STATCTES OF THIS ORDER , with an Appendix and Engravings of the Jewels and Regalia—Price , Cloth , ls 6 d—can be obtained of the GBAKO Recorder , 16 Great Queen Street- or 89 Balfour Road , Highbury New Park , N .

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§ topiPas 0 jm : Institafcton : fax § 0 j # s , ELECTION , APRIL 1891 . The votes of aubsoribera are earnestly solicited for HAROLD STREETER GOLDSMITH , AGED 8 \ YEARS , YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE BRO . W . 0 . GOLDSMITH . Bro . GOLDSMITH -was initiated in the Chialehnrst Lodge , No . 1531 , shortly after its consecration in 1875 , and remained a subscribing member till 1881 , when he joined the Gallery Lodge , No . 1928 . In this latter Lodge he served all the offices np to that of W . M . It was ¦ while holding this office , and three days after the election of his successor , that he died , on the 15 th November 1887 . He was a Life Governor of the Boys' School , and a Subscriber to all the Masonic Charities , and was , at all times , a hard worker in Masonry . He was for many years , and at the time of his death , a member of the Exporting Staff of the Press Association , and in that capacity was well know to all Journalists in the United Kingdom . The under-mentioned Brethren strongly recommend the case of his son , the above-named candidate : — Bro . CHARLES KEDOLBY , Hibernia Chambers , London Bridge , S . E ., W . M . 79 P . M . 1011 , M . E . Z . 73 . Tho Itov . S . A . SBLWXK , Post Chaplain 210 , St . James's Vicarage , Hatcham , S . B . Bro . H . K . F . Bussm * . P . M . 19 iS , 123 Brixton Bill , S . W . Bro . A'dernrin FAit-tt-oMi-s , Prov . G . J . VV . Sussex , V . ast Sussex Nen-. i Office , Lciv'cs . Bro . R . J . ALM-KY , 1362 , S . D . 1928 , 21 Stockwell Park Crescent , S . W . Bro . Tnod . 0 . SUMNER , Yorkshire Post Oilico , Leeds , No . 1211 . Bro . Tiroius MIJ-STI-KLL , P . M . 87 , I ' . M . and Secretary 1923 , 18 Ann Street . Union Square , Islington , N . Bro . H . MASSEY , P . M . 619 , P . M . and Treasurer 1028 , 03 Chancery Lane , W . C . Bro . . T . C . DUCKWORTH , P . M . 1928 , Liverpool Courier Office , 81 Fleet Street , K . C . Bro . W . T . PBBKISS , W . M . 1928 , Manchester Courier Office , 27 Fleet Street , K . C . Bro . A . F . ASHKB , P . M . 1395 , Surrey Advertiser Office , Guildford . Bro . J . H . HAWBS , P . M . 38 , West Sussex Gazette Office , Chichester . Bro . W . J . IirwBS , 1928 , 219 South Lambeth Road , S . W . Bro . W . E . PITT , 1928 , Press Association , Wine Office Court , E . C . Bro . JAMBS WIIUKG JUIT ., V . P ., W . M . 2361 P . M . 177 , 1507 , 1741 , 1987 and 1319 P . Z . 1000 . 1507 , 20-18 , P . A . S . Middlesex , & c . ± ! ro . R . STACEY , P . M . and P . Z . 180 , 431 Brixton Road , S . W . Any of the above Brethren will thankfully receive votes , or they may be sent to Mrs : GOLDSMITH , 71 Manor Road , Brockley , S . E .

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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL , 28 th APRIL 1875 . COPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY P . M ., consisting of Artist's Proofs , Proofs beforo Letters , and Lettered Pruofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may bo had at Cost Price by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C . London .

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MASONIC LITERATURE . Wanted to Purchase . ODD VOLUMES of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE and MASONIC MIRROR . The Volumes for 1 S 63 especially wanted . AIIIII-CKS , stating price asbnd , W . ^ Oflice of thc FJ-KBHASOJC ' S ( JuKONiCtK , ltolvidcro Wor '* s , Hermea Hill , Pentonville , London , N .

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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . Grund Patron nnd President : U . K . U . IHE PRINCE OI * WALES , K . G ., & o ., M . W . G . M . , Treasurer : JOHN A . FA-INFIELD , Esq . Bankers : LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK ( Bloomsbury Branch ) , 214 High Holborn , London , W . C . Upwards of 1279 Annuitants havo received tho benefits of the Institution since its foundation in 1812 . 181 Men and 229 Widows aro Annuitants at the present time . Amount Paid Annually in Annuities - £ 15 , 000 Permanent Income only ... £ 3 , 600 Deficit £ 11 , 400 Over 150 Candidates for next Election . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BB BBLD OK WEDNESDAY , IHE 25 TH OF FEBRUARY 1891 , UK BEE THB DISTINGUISHED PBESIDSNC ? OB The Right Hon . EARL AMHERST , R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Kent . Brethren aro earnestly solicited to accept tho Stewardship upon this most important occasion , and to forward their names as soon as possible , with full particulars , to JAMES TERRY ( V .-Patron , P . G . Sword Bearer ) , Secretary . OFFICE—4 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . O .

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KAYO'S CASYLS BOYilk EAST MOLESEY , HAMPTON COURT STATION ( Adjoining the BAILWAY , and facing the RIVER and PALACE ) . BRO . JOHN MAYO has ample accommodation in the now wing of this old-established and noted Blvorside Hotel for Banquets for any number up to 100 . . Every convenience for Ladies' Gatherings . Spacious lantling to river , whence Steam Launches' can start . Specimens of Menus , with prices , sent on application . Three Lodges meet at the Castle Hotel , and reference may be mado to the respective Masters as to the catering , & c .

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SATURDAY , 14 th FEBRUARY 1891 .

Masonry In The Foreground.

MASONRY IN THE FOREGROUND .

An Oration by Bro . James P . A . Black , Grand Orator , before the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Nebraska . 20 th June 1890 .

MY Brethren , the vital troths of our Craffc , like the few bits of glass in the kaleidoscope , present ever varying combinations of beanty to the discerning mind ; and , if I shall be able to arrange them in the kaleidoscope of onr Masonic lives so that in the combination you may

discover some hitherto undiscovered beanty ; if I may portray in bold relief some vital truth , as yet half hidden from yonr sight ; if I may unfold to you some latent power for good , and send it forth on its world ' s mission , my ambition will be more than satisGed , and you will be amply repaid for the attention yon may give my effort .

" In tbo beginning God created the heavens and the earth ; and the earth was without form and void , aud darkness was upon the face of the deep . And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters , and God said let there be light , and there was light . "

Go back with me a moment , aud pause in contemplation of that sublime event , which , ages ago , heralded the opening of this world ' s history . The Great Creator hns , from time to time , in periods of longer or shorter duration , thc length of which is to us at present immaterial , but which i . s in Holy Writ described as six days , completed