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Bro . J . H . Matthews then moved the following recommendation of the General Committee : — " That in consequence of three of the Girls Elected in October last being below the a ? o for admission in January , the three highest unsuccessful candidates on tbe poll at the above Election bo admitted by the Quarterly General Court , in accordance with tho recent addition to Law 60 . "

It was agreed that the three highest unsuccessful girls at the October election—Clark , Sieng , and Goodchild—be admitted to the benefits of the Institution .

Twentynine candidates were declared eligible for the election in April , for which there will be twenty-four vacancies . 244 girls now receive the benefits of the Institution , as compared with 100 in December 1872 . Bro .

Hedges read a letter from Bro . H . W . Hemsworth P . M . 190 , in which that brother , after some preliminary observations , said , with reference to the meeting , In case any reference should be made to the Jubilee year . As Her Majesty the Queen is Grand Patroness of the Institution , I think

something ought to be done . I should not object to subscribe any sum not exceeding 100 guineas . I leave you to propose to the General Committee what you may deem suitable for the occasion , and if you prefer any active member of the Committee to bring it forward , I would suggest the name of Bro . Raynham Stewart .

Bro . J . H . Matthews said the question of the Juhilee had

been taken into consideration by Grand Lodge , and a circular was to be issued by the Grand Secretary on the subject . He thought until that circular had been sent out , and the propositions in it were known , any suggestions had

better stand over . Bro . Horace B . Marshall suggested that Bro . Hemsworth ' s letter should be acknowledged by the Secretary , and then referred to the General Committee for consideration , and he moved a resolution to this effect . This was seconded by Bro . J . H . Matthews ; it was put , and

carried unanimously . The customary vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

Thoso of " Our Girls" who are staying at the School of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls during the winter holidays enjoyed the annual Twelfth Night Entertainment on Monday , at the School at Battersea Rise . There

were about fifty of the pupils present , and a fair number of visitors . Shortly after the arrival of the latter at the Institution , tea was partaken of , and later in the evening a successful and interesting exhibition of jugglery was

witnessed by those present . This was succeeded by dancing , and then followed some well executed performances with marionettes , which , together with some humorous

selections by Bro . G . S . Graham , including his celebrated whistling performance , brought the programme to a conclusion .

The Quarterly Court of Subscribers to the Boys' School was held on Monday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . W . Roebuck Grand Sword Bearer in the chair . He was supported

by Bros . G . J . Dnnkley , O . F . Hogard , W . H . Saunders , Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , Raynham W . Stewart .

Wra . Masters , G . King , C . H . Webb , W . Purnel ) , A . E . Gladwell , T . Cubitt , R . Eve , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , & c . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro . R . W . Stewart P . G . D . proposed , and Bro . C . P . Hogard seconded , a motion to amend Law 29 , so as to read —•

" Quarterly General Courts shall be held on tho Jlonday immediately f ol lowing the second Saturday in January , April , —except when in the latter month , that day shall fall on Eastor Monday , then on tho nest following Monday , " & c . This motion was agreed to . Brother R . W . Stewart , P . G . D ., moved , on behalf of Brother Moon , Vice-Palron :

" Tluit Law 37 be amended so as to read in future—That the Meetino- of the House Committoo he held on the ' third Friday'in lieu of the'last Friday hut ono' in every month . " Brother A . E . Gladwell P . M . 172 seconded the motion , which was carried . Bro . 0 . P . Hogard , Vice-President ,

moved" To add to Law 29 the following clause : —Voting papers duly issued for all Elections ofUoys , after being properly signed , shall continue valid for the current Election , notwithstanding that tho voter may have died between tho time of signing the proxy aud the daj- of Election . "

Bro . Hogard stated that in the Girls' School the votinopapers were available for the whole year . Brother A . ] f . Gladwell P . M . 172 seconded the motion ; he thought the change would be in harmony with that of the Girls' School . After other brethren had expressed their opinions , the motion was carried . Brother R . W . Stewart P . G . D .

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moved the adoption of a recommendation from the General Committee

that" Twenty-five boys be elected at the Quarterly General Court , to bo held on Monday , 18 th April 1837 , from an approved list of 45 candidates , thus increasing the number of boys educated , clothed , and maintained to 258 .

Brother C . P . Hogard seconded the motion . Brother Webb moved that the number be 27 instead of 25 , so as to make the total 260 . Bro . Binckes said he should like it to be 27 ; but he could not get this agreed to at the Committee , though he tried . The Quarterly Court had no power to increase , although they could reduce the number recommended . The original motion was carried . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

The Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday . Bro . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . occupied the chair ; he was supported by Bros . Frederick Davidson P . G . D ., T . Cubitt P . G . R , James Brett P . G . P ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P .,

Samuel Brooks , John Bulmer , O . H . Driver , W . B . Daniell , W . Belchamber , Hugh Cotter , Alex . Forsyth , J . Freeman , Albert Fish , W . Hilton , Charles Lacey , Charles Belton , Louis Stean , A . H . Tattershall , W . Vaughan Morgan , W . M . Bywater , H . J . Strong , Charles J . Perceval , J . A . Farnfield , W . J . Murlis , C . G . Hill , Charles

F . Hogard , John E . Dawson , John L . Mather , S . B . Wilson , and James Terry Secretary . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the death of four annuitants ( two male and two female ) , and of a male candidate . The Warden ' s report having been read and accepted , and that of the Finance Committee adopted , both were ordered to be entered on the minutes . An application by

the widow , of a deceased annuitant for the half of her husband ' s annuity was granted . A female candidate ' s name was withdrawn from the list . The petitions of

25 candidates ( 14 men and 11 widows ) were then considered , and with one exception were accepted , and the names ordered to be placed on the lists for the May election . The customary rote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

Notice Of Meetings.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS .

. — : o : — LOYAL BERKSHIRE LODGE OF HOPENo . 574 .

FRIDAY , the 7 th instant , was a red letter day in the history of Freemasonry in this town , a numerous assemblage of the Officers and Brethren of tho Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , together with a number of Visitors , taking place on the occasion of the installation of the Senior Warden ( Bro . Harman S . Ilanniiigton ) as Worshipful Master . Tho Lodge was opened afc

the Temperance- Hall , at four o clock , and after an initiation ceremony , Past Master Stephen Knight installed , in an able manner , Bro . Haunington as Worshipful Master . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was subsequently presented to the Immediate Past Master Bro . Montagu Palmer , the presentation being made by the newly

installed W . M . The Officers of the Lodge for the ensaicg year , were then appointed and invested by the W . M ., as follows : —Bros . Montagu Palmer I . P . M ., Nundy S . W ., Hawkins J . W ., the Rev . J . Atkins Chaplain , W . H . Belcher Treasurer , S . Knight Secretary , Newbery S . D ., Maples J . D ., W . Knight D . C , Harrold I . G .

Canning and Neate Stewards , Legg Tyler . Afc close of the business on the agenda the brethren adjourned to the Council Chamber , where a banquet was served by Bro . Hamlen . Through the kindness of Mr . Stephen Knight Jan ., the Council Chamber had been decorated with festoons of evergreens and flowers ,

Masoi . io emblems , etc . The decorations were exceptionally good , aud conspicuous amongst them was a representation of the Prince of Wales' plume , arranged above the stone mantelpiece at the rear of the head table . The Worshipful Master pz-esided , and the company , which numbered about 50 , included Bro . W . G .

Mount , M . P ., and Bro . C . T . Murdoch , M . P ., each of whom mot w ' bh an enthusiastic reception . The customary Masonic toasts were honoured , and tho health of the Worshipful Master , proposed by Bro . Mount , M . P ., was drunk with great cordiality , as were also the toasts of the Immediate Past Master , tho Treasurer and

Secretary , and other Officers of the Lodge . Tho toast of tho Masonic Chaiitio 3 was eloquently proposed by Bro . Murdoch , M . P . Tho Yisitors returned by the 9 50 train , but the Officers and Brethren of tho Lodge continued their sitting until about 11 o'clock , when a very enjoyable and successful Masonic Festival came to an end .

The Great City Lodge, No. 1426.

THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .

A REGULAR meetiug of this Lodge was held at the Cannon--i 3- street Hotel , London , E . C , on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . F . W . Potter W . M ., Robt . Fendick I . P . M ., H . J . Bertram S . W ., Robert Greening J . W ., N . B . Heaclon P . M .