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a hearty burst of applause , and it was generally remarked that the Prince of Wales appeared more khan usually impressed and pleased with his reception .

The King ol Sweden was particularly demonstrative , which can hardly be wondered at , when we remember that such an assembly had never before been gathered together , even if it were possible in any other

part of the world , and it must have been a surprise to him to behold it . The banquet was a success , even without taking into account the number to be provided for , and the total absence of provision for the

catering , but in reference to this latter it must be remembered that it was never intended by the founders of the Albert Hall that it should serve the purpose of a banquet room in addition to its other

and more legitimate uses . There was one event which occurred during the banquet which showed a serious disregard of proper care in reference to the building , and which might have been attended with ai wnicn

most disastrous consequences . At the taoie we were seated , and within a few inches of Bro . James Willing jun ., a large piece of glass fell from the roof . Fortunately it did little damage , but it

might easily have been otherwise , and we hope it will be a warning to the authorities to make some provision to prevent such accidents in future . It is a matter which seriously concerns them , and the safety

of all who visit their Hall , and for this reason we have publicly mentioned it . One of the prettiest sights of the evening was when the Prince of Wales gave his sanction for

smoking ; the numerous lights which immediately appeared in all parts of the building looked like innumerable glow-worms , and had a really pretty

effect ; but the the success of the meeting , short of the actual result , was when the Grand Master called the brethren to order and led the hearty Masonic "fire " which was accorded the toasts

proposed m honour of the King of Sweden and to the success of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Taking all in all we can but again express the opinion

ol those who were present , that the proceedings were of the most gratifying character . Thus far we have only spoken of the later of the two meetings at the Albert Hall . The gathering on

the preceding Monday , when the prizes were presented by the Countess of Carnarvon , and the pupils gave their usual entertainment was equally

successful , graced as it was by the presence ol the Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters , and the memory of it will long remain in the minds of those

who witnessed it . The marching and calisthenics of the pupils were alone worth all the trouble of attending , and . as usual , the marks of n , nr > rnva , l thereat — 7 j ££

0 / . w _ „ -,. — - . were most encouraging to those who are entrusted with the care of the children . No more gratifying expression could have been desired than the words

which fell from the Prince of Wales a few days later , when , in speaking of the marching , he said " There are many commanding officers in our army and in

other armies who would be proud to see their men march and go through their exercises as those children did . " In closing our remarks on the Festival we may add that so far the result has been that a total of about

£ 51 , 000 has been promised to the Institution , to provide for the needs of the current year , to pay for the enlargements and additions undertaken to mark the

Centenary , and , it is hoped , to considerably increase the already handsome reserve possessed by the Charity in the form of Invested Funds . That the

Institution may long continue to provide for the needs of the Craft , and that it may ever remain as prosperous as it is at present is our sincere and earnest

desire , while we can but express a hope that we may be spared to take part in the next Centenary Celebration in connection with the Masonic Institutions , which will be that of the Boys' School , ten years

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hence , and which we trust will be at least equally successful as that just concluded , even allowing for the natural growth of Freemasonry which the next

ten years may be expected to produce . We append the menu of the banquet , as being worthy of a place in the record of the proceedings : — MENU .

Pickled Salmon . Mayonnaise of Tnrbot . Plain Lobster and Ravigote Sanoe . Prawus en Aspic . Chaud-froid of Qaails . Aspic de Foie graa . Lamb Cutlets a la Russe . Pigeon Pie . Game Pie . Surrey Fowls and York Ham . Pressed Beef . Galantine of Chicken . Roast Reef . Ox Tongue .

Boar ' s Head . Poularde 3 farcies a l'Aiiglaise . Lettuce Salad . Potato Salad . Vegetable Salad . Gateau Breton . Baba an Rhnm . Patisserie assortic . Wine Jellies . Blancmanges . Compote of Fruit . Dessert . Neapolitan Ices .

WINES . Sherry . Hoohheimer . Champagnes : Perinet et Fils . Theophilo Roederer , old landed 1880 . Clarot : Chateau La Rose Surget , 1879 . Old Port .

Shines For All.

SHINES FOR ALL .

An Oration by James Albert Zabriskie , Grand Orator , before the Grand Lodge of Arizona , 10 th November 1887 .

( Continued from p 342 . ) One true Mason , fully imbued with the zeal of the

original spirit , and inspired by an unfaltering devotion to its precepts , will surpass in the result of his labours and the power of his example a thousand wavering , weakkneed , unenthusiastic , selfish and time-serving novices

who are not seeking light but influence ; who presented themselves for acceptance , inspired not by a love of their fellow men and a desire to advance the cause of Masonry , but from selfish and avaricious motives ; who are looking

for benefits rather than the opportunity to bestow them ; who are governed and controlled solely by the desire to advance their own selfish interests , and are ready to prostitute the most sacred principles for the accomplishment of

this ignoble purpose . It is not surprising that occasional instances of demoralization should occur in Lodges whero such material has succeeded in effecting- an entrance to the

sacred precincts where Masonic virtue sits supreme . Sach contaminating influences have done much to stain the bright escutcheon of Masonic purity , and cast a stigma of disgrace upon the Order in the eyes of the profane .

Such men never become Masons . Having no moral qualification to build upon they remain in "statu quo , " and poison the moral atmosphere which surrounds them . They blight the blossoming fruit of honest endeavour by the

tainted and perjured breath of moral pollution . Purge your councils , oh , Mason 3 ! of such material . Do not permit these moral lepers to sit enthroned in the majesty of justice . Elevate your moral tone , and crush out that

hyprocritical cant by which moral cowards grow fat and prosper upon the credulity of their brethren . The increase of members and consequent financial health , to tho exclusion of Masonic principle , is a sacrifice too great to be

borne and will inevitably result in moral bankruptcy . To avert such a calamity , and to prepare for the approaching storm , Masonry should tile its Lodges with ceaseless vigilance and a guard of honour . Return , in part , to the

ancient spirit , when character and moral courage were the tests of merit . Cleanse the Augean stables of the filth and impurities which have imperceptibly flown into the mystic circle through the apathy of our utilitarian environment .

True Masonry respects no man for his wealth ; yet , in too many instances , Masons particularly worship the golden calf , as the Israelites did of old . They frequently ignore the very essence of Masonic purity , and violate their sacred

obligations to the needy brother , who is rich in soul but poor in pocket . Such Masonry is a bye-word and reproach , and wherever the Masonic spirit languishes and pines for prope

nourishment , the cause can be traced to the decadence of moral stamina and the lack of proper inspiration . The practice of mere form without the spirit , is a mockery , and leads to that species of hypocritical cunning which thrives by