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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor respondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
FREEMASONRY AND ITS CHARITIES
nOIT THEV ARE CONDUCTED , AND HOW THEY SHOULD BE . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Your correspondent Bro . Charles Perceval certainly makes a rather bold statement when , in his letter last week , he says , that by judicious management of the votes not one of the candidates ( for our Schools ) need ever have gone away in despair ,
and I mast say I felt some anxiety to know the modus operandi which would bring about so desirable an end . On reading the remainder of Bro . Perceval's letter , I came to the conclusion that that Brother must have been led away by his enthusiasm , or else that , like many inventors , he only looked at the benefits which would arise from the adoption of his scheme , without considering the difficulty of
carrying it into execution . At the last election of the Girls' School , there were twenty-nine candidates , and , as only four could be elected , twonty . five had to be Bent away . Since that time the Committee , accoi-ding to the reports published in your paper , have additional cases for the April eleotion which brings the number of approved candidates for that ballot up to
48 , and this with only 18 vacancies , so that 30 will have to be sent away on that occasion—an increase of five unsuccessful . Surely , Bro . Perceval , under such circumstances , you cannot wish us to believe that any system , save one , which will enable the committee to declare more vacancies , will ever clear off the list . The Boy's Sohool may shew a small decrease in tho number of candidates rejected after
the April election than was the case in October last ; as on that occasion thero were 13 vacancies , for which 67 candidates competed , and thus 54 went away unsuccessful . For the April election there arc 68 , if not 71 , candidates , and 16 vacancies , so that on that occasion we shall have to disappoint fifty-two , or it may be fifty-five j if the latter , it will bo seen that the result is an increase , although of oue only ; while if the former proves to be the number , we
shall have a decrease of two , at which rate we shonld be able to announce " nil ( sleeted without ballot" some timo abont tho year ' 2000 . I think Bro . Perceval hardly makes out his case . The other part of his subject is virtually whether it is policy to continue the present system of election by subscriber's own discretion , or by an appointed committee , and I think the case has been frequently decided in favour of combining the present system with all its abases and defects .
I beg to remain , Yours fraternally , L . G .
ftOYAL STANDARD LODGE . No 1298 .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have read your report of the meeting of this Lodge , and can hardly agree with you in some of the conclusions } on draw . Yon say , " it is impossible to form any opinion of the financial
state of the Lodge , as no acconnt is given of its assets and liabilities . Permit me to state that after a thorough examination of the books and accounts by the whole of the auditors , a balance-sheet was prepared , and a copy sent to each member , and in this balance-sheet was shown the assets . The liabilities on the other hand were nil ,
as the auditors' report read in the Lodge distinctly stated that the Lodge owed nothing to any one . I agree with you generally that too little information is frequently given to the members of a Lodge as to its solvency , but in tho
instance of the Royal Standard Lodge this is not so , and I may truly say that since I have had the honour of holding tho collar of Secretary , now five years , the members have , at each audit , been fully informed of the state of their affairs .
I am , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , GEO . S . BIOLEY , ' Honorary Secretary Eoyal Standard Lodge No . 1298 London , 11 th Maroh 1879 .
The Special Lenten Services at St . Anne ' s Church , Soho , are now regularly looked forward to . Bach ' s Passion St . John will be sung during Lent , at 8 o ' clock every Friday
evening , under the direction of Mr . Barnby , with full orchestral accompaniment . Admission tickets may be had , by sending stamped addressed envelope to Bro . J . G . Shand ( Churchwarden ) , 2 Albert Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W .
Everton Chapter, No. 823.
EVERTON CHAPTER , No . 823 .
THE regular Convocation was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 25 th nit . Present —Comps . T . Shaw M . E . Z ., W . Cottrell I . P . Z ., J . W . Ballard H ., W . B oulton J ., T . Webster S . E ., W . Wilson P . S ., J . M . King A . S ., P . Ball J ., and Comps . G . Turner P . Z ., Jesse Banning P . Z . P . P . G . P . S ., J . Holland P . Z . P . P . A . S ., J . Pendleton , J . Jacobs . ^ E . Morgan , W . T .
Everitt , J . A . Barrow , H . Ashmore , J . P . Forster , E . Kelly , J . G . Eassell , D . Callow , W . Brassey , W . H . Russell , Duncan E . Ross , J . D . Griffiths , J . Jenaway , & c , & c . Visitors—Hugh Williams P . Z . 580 P . P . G . S . B ., J . W . Burgess H . 1094 , John Pemberton P . Z . 1094 P . P . G . S . B ., W . Woods 249 , R . P . Franco M . E . Z . 594 , Richard
AVashwgton P . Z . 1094 , Henry Dutton 292 , A . Wvlie S . E . 292 , S . Sehonstadt 203 , J . T . Callow P . Z . 673 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Whiteside 203 , T . Gray 220 , R . R . Martin P . Z . 1094 , D . A . Davis P . S . 1094 , J . Harding A . Cotter J . 249 , H . Madrell 220 , S . M . Davies FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , & C , & c . The Chapter was opened in due and ancient form . The minutes of last Convocation were read
and ratified , and with as much despatch as possible Es . Companion Turner proceeded to instal the first Principal for the ensuing year . Ex . Comp . Banning invested the second and third Principals . Tho Comps ., having been re-admitted , saluted the Chiefs in ancient form , and Ex . Comp . Ballard proceeded at once to invest his Officers , tho roll of the Chapter
standing as follows : —J . W . Ballard M . E . Z ., W . Boulton H ., Henry Ashmore J ., S . E . Brassey S . E .. S . N . Trevitt S . N ., J . M . King P . S ., D . Callow Trea . Comp . King then invested his Assistant Sojourners , and expressed the pleasure he experienced in doing so . He directed attention to their duties and posts in Chapter and at refreshment , and made Comp . James Pendleton Sen . Asst ., and T . Webster the
Jo * . Asst . This baring been accomplished , the ballot was taken for Bros . Asher Hart WM . 724 , James Brown 724 , J . Sharpies 724 , and Brother W . Hindhaugh 1490 , India . In each case it proved favourable , and these brethren were exalted to the supreme degree of Holy Royal Arch . Nothing can be more interesting in this report than to bear record to tho admirable working of Comp .
J . M . King , tho newly appointed P . S . of this Chapter . The zeal and love of . Freemasonry which so strikingly characterizes this worthy Companion is only equalled by his great ability to carry out its teachings , and demonstrate with that dramatic force which illustrates onr glorious ritual so charmingly to a beholder . The M . E . Z . performed his park of the ceremony with evident ability ,
and there is no donbt left on onr mind hnt that he will discharge his duties as ably as any of his gifted predecessors . The lecture of the second Principal was dispensed with , in rnripcquenco of Comp . Boiilton having tn lenvn through fl'imestie affliction . This all heard with sincere regret , and we tak" tie 'importunity to tender onr warmest srmparhv with onr worth v Ocuiuianirm . His
chair WHS taken liv Ri < ther IViniiiiig . Tho pre-ism- " of business and the ilphiy in oppiiing 'ho Chapter prevented llie M . E . Z . giving the Symbolic Lecture . Tho working of the Officers of this Chapter is now and has ever been good , and at next Convocation doubtless each Officer will be at his post in good form to discharge his duty . Before closing the Chapter , Ex . Comp . Ballard presented a
magnificent P . Z . ' s jewel to the I . P . Z ., subscribed for by the Comps . of No . 823 . Comp . Ballard presented the jewel with very appropriate remarks , as Comp . Shaw had merited the esteem of the Chapter by his strict pnntuality to his duties and indefatigable zeal in the discharge of the same . Comp . Shaw very neatly responded for so valuable a mark of esteem . The M . E . proposed that a
letter of condolence be sent to ths widow and family of our lato Comp . Cuthbert , whose death all greatly regretted , and many deplored . Ex . Comp . Banning seconded the motion , which was oarried unanimously . The labours of the evening being ended , tbo M . E . Z . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting Companions , and the Chapter was closed in due and ancient form . By request of
the M . E . Z . the Comps . ' adjourned to supper , when , on removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily proposed and received . The M . E . Z . proposed the health of Lord Skelmersdn ' e . the R . W . Prov . G . Sup . of W . Lancashire , and the rest of the Grand Officers of Prov . G . Chapter . In offering the toast for the acceptance of the Companions , the Ex . Chief said all Masons in \ V . Lancashire
appreciated his Lordship for his excellent Masonic virtues , and ns the head of their Province , but he was highly esteemed by all th-Masonic Fraternity because of the deep interest ho to » k in the n '• vancoraent of the Craft . He was very pleased to see ropresentntiv of Prov . Grand Chapter present that evening at his installation , ¦ ¦ : felt it an honour to unite with the toast Comps . Callow , Bi" - '
Holland and Williams , whose names would be warmly wlcm all present . The toast was heartily received . Comp . Aobliged with a song . Comp . Banning felt proud to renpirirl ' Prov . Rulers of the Arch , especially so for their nob ' e Prov . ' who bad endeared himself to all MasoDS . Comp . Ho'laml ? . he returned thanks for the honour done , and was
sue-Comp . H . Williams , who , in turn , gave way to Com , . C » l said he had great pleasure in visiting tho Everton Chapter : happy to feol that the Comps . were in such pleasing accord w Prov . G . Officers , and trusted it might long continue so , : v the Chapter might prosper . This it undoubtedly would do the able ruling of such competent Officers as had that da *
placed in charge . Companion Principal Sojourner rose to pr the next toast ; he said : Companions , —The gavel having placed in my hands , it affords me infinite pleasure to prop » s « toast of the evening , which is the health of our M . Ex . Chiefs . < sure 1 only echo your feelings when I say we have been delighted .
well as instructed , by the proofs they each have afforded us i evening that they are well worthy of the positions they occupy . 1 am sure we must all feel proud that we have enrolled ourselves nml the banner of 823 . I am convinced that those who have now cha > - ¦/ of its banner will add additional Instre to its fame . I feel that it id
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor respondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must hear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
FREEMASONRY AND ITS CHARITIES
nOIT THEV ARE CONDUCTED , AND HOW THEY SHOULD BE . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Your correspondent Bro . Charles Perceval certainly makes a rather bold statement when , in his letter last week , he says , that by judicious management of the votes not one of the candidates ( for our Schools ) need ever have gone away in despair ,
and I mast say I felt some anxiety to know the modus operandi which would bring about so desirable an end . On reading the remainder of Bro . Perceval's letter , I came to the conclusion that that Brother must have been led away by his enthusiasm , or else that , like many inventors , he only looked at the benefits which would arise from the adoption of his scheme , without considering the difficulty of
carrying it into execution . At the last election of the Girls' School , there were twenty-nine candidates , and , as only four could be elected , twonty . five had to be Bent away . Since that time the Committee , accoi-ding to the reports published in your paper , have additional cases for the April eleotion which brings the number of approved candidates for that ballot up to
48 , and this with only 18 vacancies , so that 30 will have to be sent away on that occasion—an increase of five unsuccessful . Surely , Bro . Perceval , under such circumstances , you cannot wish us to believe that any system , save one , which will enable the committee to declare more vacancies , will ever clear off the list . The Boy's Sohool may shew a small decrease in tho number of candidates rejected after
the April election than was the case in October last ; as on that occasion thero were 13 vacancies , for which 67 candidates competed , and thus 54 went away unsuccessful . For the April election there arc 68 , if not 71 , candidates , and 16 vacancies , so that on that occasion we shall have to disappoint fifty-two , or it may be fifty-five j if the latter , it will bo seen that the result is an increase , although of oue only ; while if the former proves to be the number , we
shall have a decrease of two , at which rate we shonld be able to announce " nil ( sleeted without ballot" some timo abont tho year ' 2000 . I think Bro . Perceval hardly makes out his case . The other part of his subject is virtually whether it is policy to continue the present system of election by subscriber's own discretion , or by an appointed committee , and I think the case has been frequently decided in favour of combining the present system with all its abases and defects .
I beg to remain , Yours fraternally , L . G .
ftOYAL STANDARD LODGE . No 1298 .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have read your report of the meeting of this Lodge , and can hardly agree with you in some of the conclusions } on draw . Yon say , " it is impossible to form any opinion of the financial
state of the Lodge , as no acconnt is given of its assets and liabilities . Permit me to state that after a thorough examination of the books and accounts by the whole of the auditors , a balance-sheet was prepared , and a copy sent to each member , and in this balance-sheet was shown the assets . The liabilities on the other hand were nil ,
as the auditors' report read in the Lodge distinctly stated that the Lodge owed nothing to any one . I agree with you generally that too little information is frequently given to the members of a Lodge as to its solvency , but in tho
instance of the Royal Standard Lodge this is not so , and I may truly say that since I have had the honour of holding tho collar of Secretary , now five years , the members have , at each audit , been fully informed of the state of their affairs .
I am , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , GEO . S . BIOLEY , ' Honorary Secretary Eoyal Standard Lodge No . 1298 London , 11 th Maroh 1879 .
The Special Lenten Services at St . Anne ' s Church , Soho , are now regularly looked forward to . Bach ' s Passion St . John will be sung during Lent , at 8 o ' clock every Friday
evening , under the direction of Mr . Barnby , with full orchestral accompaniment . Admission tickets may be had , by sending stamped addressed envelope to Bro . J . G . Shand ( Churchwarden ) , 2 Albert Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W .
Everton Chapter, No. 823.
EVERTON CHAPTER , No . 823 .
THE regular Convocation was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 25 th nit . Present —Comps . T . Shaw M . E . Z ., W . Cottrell I . P . Z ., J . W . Ballard H ., W . B oulton J ., T . Webster S . E ., W . Wilson P . S ., J . M . King A . S ., P . Ball J ., and Comps . G . Turner P . Z ., Jesse Banning P . Z . P . P . G . P . S ., J . Holland P . Z . P . P . A . S ., J . Pendleton , J . Jacobs . ^ E . Morgan , W . T .
Everitt , J . A . Barrow , H . Ashmore , J . P . Forster , E . Kelly , J . G . Eassell , D . Callow , W . Brassey , W . H . Russell , Duncan E . Ross , J . D . Griffiths , J . Jenaway , & c , & c . Visitors—Hugh Williams P . Z . 580 P . P . G . S . B ., J . W . Burgess H . 1094 , John Pemberton P . Z . 1094 P . P . G . S . B ., W . Woods 249 , R . P . Franco M . E . Z . 594 , Richard
AVashwgton P . Z . 1094 , Henry Dutton 292 , A . Wvlie S . E . 292 , S . Sehonstadt 203 , J . T . Callow P . Z . 673 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Whiteside 203 , T . Gray 220 , R . R . Martin P . Z . 1094 , D . A . Davis P . S . 1094 , J . Harding A . Cotter J . 249 , H . Madrell 220 , S . M . Davies FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , & C , & c . The Chapter was opened in due and ancient form . The minutes of last Convocation were read
and ratified , and with as much despatch as possible Es . Companion Turner proceeded to instal the first Principal for the ensuing year . Ex . Comp . Banning invested the second and third Principals . Tho Comps ., having been re-admitted , saluted the Chiefs in ancient form , and Ex . Comp . Ballard proceeded at once to invest his Officers , tho roll of the Chapter
standing as follows : —J . W . Ballard M . E . Z ., W . Boulton H ., Henry Ashmore J ., S . E . Brassey S . E .. S . N . Trevitt S . N ., J . M . King P . S ., D . Callow Trea . Comp . King then invested his Assistant Sojourners , and expressed the pleasure he experienced in doing so . He directed attention to their duties and posts in Chapter and at refreshment , and made Comp . James Pendleton Sen . Asst ., and T . Webster the
Jo * . Asst . This baring been accomplished , the ballot was taken for Bros . Asher Hart WM . 724 , James Brown 724 , J . Sharpies 724 , and Brother W . Hindhaugh 1490 , India . In each case it proved favourable , and these brethren were exalted to the supreme degree of Holy Royal Arch . Nothing can be more interesting in this report than to bear record to tho admirable working of Comp .
J . M . King , tho newly appointed P . S . of this Chapter . The zeal and love of . Freemasonry which so strikingly characterizes this worthy Companion is only equalled by his great ability to carry out its teachings , and demonstrate with that dramatic force which illustrates onr glorious ritual so charmingly to a beholder . The M . E . Z . performed his park of the ceremony with evident ability ,
and there is no donbt left on onr mind hnt that he will discharge his duties as ably as any of his gifted predecessors . The lecture of the second Principal was dispensed with , in rnripcquenco of Comp . Boiilton having tn lenvn through fl'imestie affliction . This all heard with sincere regret , and we tak" tie 'importunity to tender onr warmest srmparhv with onr worth v Ocuiuianirm . His
chair WHS taken liv Ri < ther IViniiiiig . Tho pre-ism- " of business and the ilphiy in oppiiing 'ho Chapter prevented llie M . E . Z . giving the Symbolic Lecture . Tho working of the Officers of this Chapter is now and has ever been good , and at next Convocation doubtless each Officer will be at his post in good form to discharge his duty . Before closing the Chapter , Ex . Comp . Ballard presented a
magnificent P . Z . ' s jewel to the I . P . Z ., subscribed for by the Comps . of No . 823 . Comp . Ballard presented the jewel with very appropriate remarks , as Comp . Shaw had merited the esteem of the Chapter by his strict pnntuality to his duties and indefatigable zeal in the discharge of the same . Comp . Shaw very neatly responded for so valuable a mark of esteem . The M . E . proposed that a
letter of condolence be sent to ths widow and family of our lato Comp . Cuthbert , whose death all greatly regretted , and many deplored . Ex . Comp . Banning seconded the motion , which was oarried unanimously . The labours of the evening being ended , tbo M . E . Z . received the hearty good wishes of the visiting Companions , and the Chapter was closed in due and ancient form . By request of
the M . E . Z . the Comps . ' adjourned to supper , when , on removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily proposed and received . The M . E . Z . proposed the health of Lord Skelmersdn ' e . the R . W . Prov . G . Sup . of W . Lancashire , and the rest of the Grand Officers of Prov . G . Chapter . In offering the toast for the acceptance of the Companions , the Ex . Chief said all Masons in \ V . Lancashire
appreciated his Lordship for his excellent Masonic virtues , and ns the head of their Province , but he was highly esteemed by all th-Masonic Fraternity because of the deep interest ho to » k in the n '• vancoraent of the Craft . He was very pleased to see ropresentntiv of Prov . Grand Chapter present that evening at his installation , ¦ ¦ : felt it an honour to unite with the toast Comps . Callow , Bi" - '
Holland and Williams , whose names would be warmly wlcm all present . The toast was heartily received . Comp . Aobliged with a song . Comp . Banning felt proud to renpirirl ' Prov . Rulers of the Arch , especially so for their nob ' e Prov . ' who bad endeared himself to all MasoDS . Comp . Ho'laml ? . he returned thanks for the honour done , and was
sue-Comp . H . Williams , who , in turn , gave way to Com , . C » l said he had great pleasure in visiting tho Everton Chapter : happy to feol that the Comps . were in such pleasing accord w Prov . G . Officers , and trusted it might long continue so , : v the Chapter might prosper . This it undoubtedly would do the able ruling of such competent Officers as had that da *
placed in charge . Companion Principal Sojourner rose to pr the next toast ; he said : Companions , —The gavel having placed in my hands , it affords me infinite pleasure to prop » s « toast of the evening , which is the health of our M . Ex . Chiefs . < sure 1 only echo your feelings when I say we have been delighted .
well as instructed , by the proofs they each have afforded us i evening that they are well worthy of the positions they occupy . 1 am sure we must all feel proud that we have enrolled ourselves nml the banner of 823 . I am convinced that those who have now cha > - ¦/ of its banner will add additional Instre to its fame . I feel that it id