Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .

TUE monthly meeting of tho General Committee of tho Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys was hold on Saturday last , in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall . Thero wero present Bros . William Roebuck in the chair , S . Rosenthal , H . W . Hunt , Joyce Murray , Robert Bi Webster , A . E . Gladwell , A . J . Duff Filer , W . F . C . Moutrie , Richard Morris Head Master , Donald M . Dewar , C F . Matier , II . Massey ,

G . J . Palmer , Geo . C . Gillard , W . Paas , and F . Binckes Secretary . After tho minutes had been read and confirmed , the chairman gave notice of motion to raise the salary of the Head Master £ 50 a year , and drow tho brethren ' s attention to tho faot that under Dr . Morris the School had beeu moro successful at tho Cambridge Local Examinations than any other similar Institution . Tho number of boys in the school had largely increased since tho timo Dr . Morris was first

appoiutod , and his labours had been consequently increased iu proportion ; it was thought right that his salary should receive some addition . Five boys wero placed ou the list for the October election , aud Bro . Binckes announced that as no other brethren had been nominated for tho House aud Audit Committees than thoso who served last ; year , the old Committees were re-elected . After granting two outfits to former pup ils of the Institution , who havo obtained situations , tho committee adjourned .

Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

THE Committee of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent ; Institution met on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , when thero were present—Bros . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton Grand Treasurer ( in the chair ) , R . W , Stewart , R . H . Girard , J . Percy Leith , C . G . Dilley , T . Goode , J . A , Farnfield , 0 . J . Perceval , A . H . Tattershall , T . Cubitt , L . Stean , J . G , Stevens , J . Konch , J . Newton , Jabez Hogg , J . M . Case , Col .

Somervillo Barney , J . H . Leggott , S . Rawson , W . Hilton , W . Stephens , C . F . Hogard , and Jas . Terry ( Secretary ) . After the reading ancl confirmation of tho minutes , Bro . Terry reported tho death of two male and one female annuitants , and submitted to tho Committee a

return of the successful candidates at tho election on tho lGth ult . Thero was no further business before tho Committee but the authorisation of the Chairman to sign cheques , ancl this having been given , the brethren separated .

Dr. Barnardo's Home For Destitute Children.

DR . BARNARDO'S HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN .

flIHE Annual Summer Fete in connection with this Charity will J- tako place ou Wednesday next , at tho Tillage Homo , Barkingside , Ilford , Essex . The Right Hon . tho Lord Chancellor will take tbo chair at three o ' clock , and it is expected will be supported by H . R . H . the Duchess and Duke of Teck , tlio Countess Cairns , the American Minister , tho Earl ancl Countess of Aberdeen , and many others . During the afternoon a bazaar , in aid of the funds of the institution ,

will be opened in the grounds , and will remain open until tho following evening . Various entertainments will be provided by the committee ; amongst others items wo may mention , that GOO of tho children , uuder tho leadership of Mr . Proudmau , will sing various pieces , and that the band of the Boys' Homo and tho Holdfast Hand Bell ringers will play selections of music during the afternoon . There aro trains from Liverpool-streofc ( G . E . R . ) to Ilford

at 1 . 10 , 1 . 30 , 2 . 0 , 3 . 5 , & c , at which station carriages will be in attendance to convey guests to the Home . Special return tickets for tbo entire journey ( 1 st class 3 s , 2 nd class 2 s 6 d ) may be obtained beforehand from the Hon . Director , Thos . J . Baruardo , 18 Stepney Causeway , E . Wo hope that somo of onr readers may find ifc convenient to attend the meeting , or in somo other way help the committee in their endeavours to provide for the poorest of our East End street Arabs .

The Prov . G . Master of Berks and Backs , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., has fixed Thursday , the 26 th day of June , as the day on which to hold the annual meeting of Prov . G . Lodge , which on this occasion will meet at the County Hall , Abingdon . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened

at 1 . 30 , and a banquet will follow at 3 o clock , at the Council Chamber . Tickets for same ( 7 s 6 d ) can be procured of Bro . Belcher , Abingdon , and certain of the Prov . Grand Stewards . As is ustial on these occasions , the Great Western Railway Company offer special facilities to visitors from various parts of their system .

The annual meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge of Norths and Hunts was held on Thursday , at "Wellingborough . In the absence of His Grace the Duke of Manchester , Prov . G . Master , Bro . Butler Wilkins , the Deputy G . Master of the Province , presided , and Conferred the Offices for the year . A full report will appear in our next .

Tho lessees of the Alexandra Palace have granted the use of their cricket ground for a match between " Our Boys " and the " Grocers' Company's School , " on Friday , the 20 th instant ( first day of tho Horse Show ) .

The Gilbert Greenall Lodge, No. 1250, Warrington.

THE GILBERT GREENALL LODGE , No . 1250 , WARRINGTON .

fTIHE tenth annual festival of this flourishing Lodge was hold on - * - Tuesday last , and there was a goodly gathering of brethren present to celebrate the advent of the new Master , Bro . T . H . Sutton , to the chair . Bro . D . W . Finney P . M . Prov . Grand Steward W . M . took the chair shortly after three o'clock , aud the Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tho last regular meeting read and confirmed . Tho following brethren wero present : —Bros . T . H .

Sutton J . W . and W . M . elect , J . Knight , J . II . Galloway Treasurer , S . Wallhead Secretary , Hoult , Domville , Woods P . M ., W . Taylor , Green , P . J . Edolsten P . M ., W . Pollitfc P . M ., Jenkins , T . O . Speakman , H . Hind , J . Farrington , J . Baird , J . II . Potter , A . Potter , R . Brierley P . M ., J . Hannah , J . R . Jones , J . Jones , J . Smethursfc , G . Cropper , G . Fairhurst , J . O'Brien , W . Richardson P . M ., II . Houghton , G .

Mackey , Hawkins P . M ., W . Bolton , A . W . Bruudritt , A . G . Webster , J . W . Tonge , D . Hooley , R . Hoaton , J . Curroy , W . Roid , G . Auckland , and J . Barlow . Visitors—Bros . H . S . Alpass Prov . Grand Secretary , Dr . John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Ciunb . and West ., J . Picthall P . M . 148 , A . Crawford 148 , A . E . Ogden W . M . fiSO , J . R . Young W . M . 148 , J . R . Tomlinson P . M . 368 , E . C . Cooper Prov . G . S . B .,

T . Jones 211 , W . Bradford 9 fi 5 , W . Leigh W . M . 911 , C . E . Hindlcy S . W . 148 . Tho ceremony of Installation was then proceeded with , the Installing Officer being tho retiring W . M . Bro . Sutton was presented by Bros . Edelsten P . M . and W . Woods P . M ., and tbe follow , ing brethren wero appointed respectively to the offices of S . W ., J . W ., ancl I . G . pro tem viz .: —R . Brierloy P . M ., W . Richardson P . M ., aud Edelsten P . M . In duo courso a Board of Installed Afasters was

opened , aud Bro . Sutton admitted and installed into the chair of K . &> ., according to ancient custom . Tho Board of Installed Masters waa then closed , and tho rest of the brethren admitted by seniority , and sainted the new W . M . iu Masonic form . The following Officers wero then invested by Bro . Sutton , viz .: —J . H . Galloway S . W ., S . Wallhead J . W ., W . Richardson P . M . Treas ., D . W . Finney P . M . Sec ,

T . Hutchinson S . D ., G . Cropper J . D ., W . Taylor I . G ., J . Jones and J . Farrington Stewards , aud T . Domville Tyler . Tho addresses were delivered by tho I . M ., aud at tho close of the ceremony , Bro . Richardson rose to propose that tho best thanks be given to Bro . D . W . Finney for his services as Installing Master . This was seconded by tho W . M ., and carried by acclamation , and

ordered to bo entered upon the minutes . Bro . Finney replied ; if the brethren wero pleased , he was satisfied . Wo should nofc omit to state that before the brethren separated a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master for his services and conduct iu the chair during tho past twelvemonths . After some further rontino business , the Lodge was duly and solemnly closed , and tho brethren

adjourned to the Liou Hotel to banquet . Here Bro . Sutton W . M . presided , and was ably supported by most of tho above-named brethren , with others . Many good things were provided by tho worthy purveyors of tho Lion , to which go > d things , we need scarcely say , most ample justice was done . Tlio lumtl Loyal ancl Masonic toasts wero given and responded to with m ire than ordinary eloquence . In proposing tho health of the W . M . Dm . Alpass took

occasion to enforce the dury of Masonic Charity , among other soind ancl good advice , an 1 wc trust , and indeed wo feel sure , the good seed thus cast upon tho waters will take root downw . iivl .-J , and bear fruit upwards . Oar good Bro . Dr . Bowos , too , was happy in his reply for tho neighbouring Provinces . After a most successful and happy gathering , tho Tyler ' s toast brought tho proceedings of tho day to a close , and the brethren separated in perfect harmony , about ten o ' clock .

Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 . —Tho regular meeting of this Preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , York , on Tuesday . Present—E . Sir Knights J . S . Cumberland E . P ., T . B . Whytehead P . E . P . and Reg ., and Sir Kts . W . T . Orde-Powlett Constable , G . Simpson Marshall , G . H . Simpson , M . Millington , Turner , L . Murphy , & c . Tho business was tho consideration of the report of

the by-laws committee , which was in substance adopted . Comp . Major Shaw Hollior ( 4 th Dragoon Guards ) was proposed by the Registrar as a candidate , and tho Preceptory was closed . A Priory of Malta was then opened , and the Prior ' s chair having been assumed by E . Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , the degreo was conferred on Sir Kts . Millington and Turner .

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