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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls , St . John ' s Hill , Battersea Rise , S . W . AT A GENERAL COURT of this Institution ,, held at Freemasons ' Tavern , Lincoln ' s-Inn-Fields , London , W . O ., on Thursday , 18 th October 1898 , after the General Business was disposed of , the Governors and Subscribers proceeded to the election by ballot of 13 GIRLS into the Institution , from a list of 27 APPROVED CANDIDATES , when the following were declared duly ELECTED : No . on Poll . No . on List . Name . Votes . 1 ... 8 ... Cross , Alice Elizabeth ( last ) ... ' ... 5434 2 ... 19 ... Milner , Sophia Hamilton 5340 3 ... 13 ... Daines , Louisa Dorothy 5267 i ... 20 ... Usherwood , Eva 5156 5 ... 24 ... Denison , Gwendoline Edith 5017 6 ... 15 ... Watts , Winifred Agnes Ellen Stewart 4984 7 ... 7 ... Downes , May 4836 8 ... 16 ... Woolley , Florence Dorothy 4801 9 ... 23 ... Garstin , Alice Belroore 4680 10 ... 3 ... Pate , Gladys Leonora 4667 11 ... 14 ... Powell , Katherine Emma Mary ... 4563 12 ... 18 ... Smith , Lilian Mary 4334 13 ... 1 ... Tremlefct , Violet Louise 3960 The number of votes recorded to UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES can be obtained on application to the Secretary ' s office , and will be duly carried forward at the next election , if eligible . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . 5 Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . O , 13 th October 1898 . The 111 th Anniversary Festival will take place in May next , under the Presidency of The Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan , D . L ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master Somerset . The names of Brethren willing to act as Stewards will be very gratefully received .

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FSVBV'n . y ^ . v . ' ^ ^ ra ^^^^ W ^^ e ] ISvg' ^ . vy'AV-- . ^^ SATUBDAY , 15 TH OCTOBER 1898 .

New Hall At Poulton.

NEW HALL AT POULTON .

SATUBDAY was a red-letter day with the members of the Fidelity Lodge , No . 1256 , Poulton , who , under auspicious circumstances , laid the foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall . Hitherto the meetings of the Order have been held at the Black Bull Hotel , but for some time past ifc hjis been felt thafc premises more adapted to the requirements of the members should be

secured . The first outward step towards accomplishing this was taken on Saturday . The new building is to be erected near to the Market-place , and will consist of two shops on the ground floor , with dining-rooms at back , whilst on the first floor will be the Masonic Hall , ante-rooms , & c .

At the foundation stone laying there was a large number of Brethren present , and they formed in processional order at the Bull Hotel , and , headed by Bro . Eoberfc Wylie P . G . D . D . Prov . Grand Master of West Lancashire , marched across fche Marketsquare to the site of the proposed Hall , where they united in singing the hymn , " 0 God our help in ages past . "

New Hall At Poulton.

Bro . Wylie said they were met together that afternoon fco lay the foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall , the Brothers in that town having seen the necessity for such a building . From the time of King Solomon , up to the present , Masons had ever been to the fore in the erection of noble structures more

particularly set apart for the worship of the Great Originator of the Universe . He felt that they had a right to be proud of those associations . But there was , as they knew , another object in Masonry which was a cause for greater pride , namely , the fact that their ancient and noble Institution was founded on the

purest principles of piety and virtue . The writings and teachings of Masonry induced habits of virtue , and also taught them the duties of charity . They were to help their Brothers , and offer assistance fco those who w'ere in need ; succour widows , and give a good education to the childreu of those who were not in a

position to do it themselves . In doing so , they were helping the rising generation to fight the battle of life . For these great principles they had reason to be proud , for they were more lasting and enduring than any human structure . Therefore , they were proud of Masonry , and had a right fco be proud of it . For the

proper diffusion of knowledge of the principles of the Order it was essentially necessary that there should be some place to meefc in adapted for the purpose . The Poulton Lodge had now determined that ifc was time they should erect a place for meeting . By so doing they were helping the cause of Masonry in different parts of

fche country , because ofcher Lodges would follow their example . He cordially thanked them for asking him to be present and participate in fche good work , and expressed it as his sincere wish that the building would be completed before long , and that they would long enjoy the use of it and support its principles fco the honour and glory of the Masonic Order .

Bro . Wylie then proceeded fco lay fche stone , which was of polished marble , and bore the following inscription : —

. " This foundation stone was laid by W . Brother Robert Wylie , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master W . L ., October 6 th 1898 . " Previous to laying fche stone he was presented with a handsomely-chased silver trowel by Bro . Edmondson P . M ., and a mallet by Bro . Lord P . M .

The Chaplian Bev . G . S . Leighton , vicar of Bispham , having invoked God ' s blessing on fche proceedings , Bro . Wylie declared fche stone fco be well and truly laid . The members next united in singing " 0 Worship the King . "

Scattering some grain on fche newly-laid stone , Bro . Wylie said that was an emblem of plenty and happiness , which he trusted would be accorded unto the Brethren . Pouring wine on the stone , he said thafc symbolised joy and gladness , and " May God give to them freely , " He also poured oil on the stone as an

emblem of peace and harmony , saying "May He whose name liveth grant that they might all be of one heart and mind , and that they might ever dwell together in unity . " On being presented with the plans of the building by Mr . Cardwell , Architect , of Blackpool , he trusted that that gentlemen would

speedily get to work , and felt assured that he would do it well . The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem . Afterwards fche party sat down to a sumptuous repast , served at the Black Bull Hotel . — " Blackpool Herald . "

Sunderland Masonic Hall.

SUNDERLAND MASONIC HALL .

THE Lodge Room of fche Phoenix Lodge , in Queen Street , Sunderland , one of the oldest Lodge Booms in the county of Durham , has been thoroughly repaired and renovated by private subscription raised by the W . M . Bro . Tilley , and the re-opening

ceremony took place on Wednesday , 5 th insfc . There was a large muster of Brethren from all parts , including Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham , about 100 altogether being present .

Bro . Robert Hudson Provincial Grand Secretary complimented the Worshipful Master and Brethren on the beautiful style in which the old place had been done up , and reminded them of the many historical events associated with the room . Over 110 years ago , when the foundation stone of Sunderland Bridge

was laid , the procession oi Masons started from fchat room . The foundation stone of St . John's Church was also laid by that Lodge , and in 1837 the Duke of Sussex laid the foundation stone of the Athenasum , io Fawcett Street , and there were few Lodges that could boast of having had a Grand Lodge held within their walls .

The organ , which has been in the building 120 years , has been repaired by Messrs H . S . Vincent and Co ., and it was played by Bro . W . Vincent and Bro . D . McAuslin Organist of the

Londonderry Lodge . After the ceremony there was a spread provided by the Caf 6 Company , when over ninety sat down , aud un enjoyable evening was spent .