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The Masonic Institutions.

THE MASONIC INSTITUTIONS .

IMPORTANT meetings have been held daring tho past week , in connection with each of the three Masonic Institutions—Quarterly Courts in the case of the two Schools , and the regular Monthly Committee in that of the Benevolent Institution . At the Quarterly Court of the Girls' School , held on

Saturday , Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D . occupied the chair , and among other matters formally reported was the death of the late Bro . Col . Creaton , one of the Trustees of the General Fund , and also Trustee of the Sustentation Fund . It was stated that brethren would have to be elected

to fill those positions . The list of candidates for the April election was settled—the number of applicants being thirty , aud of vacancies twenty-two . Bro . H . B . Marshall , Grand Treasurer , was proposed as Treasurer of the

Institution , by Bro . A . H . Tattershall , and seconded by Bro . Raynham W . Stewart . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton P . G . D . was proposed as Treasurer and Trustee of the Institution , by Bro . Robert Grey , and seconded by Bro . Ralph Glutton . Bro . Marshall was eventually elected

as Treasurer , by a majority of eight to six . Bro . Marshall was then proposed as Trustee of the general Fund , by Bro . Tattershall , aud seconded by Bro . George Brown .

Bro . J . A . Rucker P . G . D . was also proposed—by Brothers Robert Grey and Raynham W . Stewartand , on a division , was declared duly elected , he

securing six votes and Brother H . B . Marshall five . Brother Joshua Nann P . G . Sword Bearer , President of the Lodge of Benevolence , was then proposed as Trustee of the Sustentation Fund . Bro . B . Letchford submitting his

name , and Bro , Robert Grey seconding ; Bro . Nana was declared unanimously elected . The chairman said they had next to consider the subject of the transfer of stock , but it was suggested that the Institution should not go to

that expense until they were reduced to two Trustees . There had been a difficulty about the dividends , iu consequence of Bro . Creaton ' s illness and subsequent death , and . the Institution had not received their January

dividends . He thought it would be better that the bankers should have a power of attorney to receive the dividends on all the stocks . A resolution to this effect was accordingly proposed by Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , seconded by Bro . Tattershall , and carried unanimously . The chairman

then moved , on behalf of the House Committee , " That a

gratuity of £ 25 be made to Miss A . Barron , an assistant governess , on her retirement from the Institution . " Bro . Richardson said that Miss Barron was elected into tho Institution in April IS 70 , and had therefore been there

just upon fifteen years . She had well conducted herself during her residence in the Institution , and was most highly recommended by Miss Davis , the head governess . She had now left the School to get married , and as the

Institution had stood so many years , as it were , in the position of father , and as a father did not like his daughter to go quite empty-handed to her husband , it was thought the Institution should make her a present , and accordingly the sum of

£ 25 was proposed . The motion was seconded by Bro . Raynham Stewart , and carried . A vote of thanks was then passed to the Chairman , and the proceedings brought to a conclusion .

The Boys' School Quarterly Court was held on Monday at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . TV . Roebuck , P . G . Steward . The first business was the settlement of the ballot paper for the April election , and

this was passed with a total of forty-five approved candidates , of which number twenty-five arc to be elected . A vote of condolence with the widow and relatives of the late Col . Creaton was then proposed by the Chairman . The brethren were aware , he said , of what Bro . Creaton hud

The Masonic Institutions.

done for the Institutions ; not only had he contributed largo sums of money to tho Charities , but he had also devoted a large amount of time to the Committees and general working of the Institutions . His desire to do good

was very marked . Every member of the Craft who knew him admired his actions , and tho brethren would doubtless avail themselves of the opportunity of recognising his services , even in the humble way of passing a vote of regret

at his loss , to be recorded on the minutes , with a letter of condolence to be sent to his widow . Bro . J . L . Mather seconded the proposition , which was supported by Bro , J . Sampson Peirce , and carried unanimously . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart was , on the proposition of Bro . Dudley Rolls ,

seconded by Bro . W . H . Saunders , elected a Trustee in room of Bro . John Wordsworth deceased , and , on the proposition of Bro . J . L . Mather , seconded by Bro . R . W . Stewart , Bro . W . Roebuck was elected to a similar position in room of tho late Bro . Col . Creaton . Bro . Roebuck then

brought forward the motion standing in his name on behalf of the House Committee , " That , having in view the necessary regulations for admission to the Preparatory School now in course of erection , the age at which petitions

on behalf of candidates may be presented be reduced to six years , and the age for the reception of elected candidates be reduced to seven years , and that Law 52 be altered accordingly . " This proposition having been seconded , was carried , and a vote of thanks having been accorded to the Chairman the proceedings closed .

The monthly meeting of the Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , under the presidency of Bro . Horace B . Marshall G . Trea ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Terry , the Secretary , having reported the death of two annuitants , one of them being the late Warden of the Institution , Bro . J . A . Farnfield proposed a vote of condolence with Miss

Morris , on the death of her father . The proposal was seconded by Bro . Bulmer , and carried . The Warden ' s report was then read . It recorded , among other matters ,

the holding of the annual New Year's entertainment to the old people at Croydon , on the 7 th inst . On the motion of Bro . Tattershall , seconded by Bro . Murlis , a vote of thanks to those who had contributed to the entertainment was

cordially agreed to , as also was a vote of thanks to the Carolina ( Original ) Minstrels , who performed on that occasion . Tho Finance Committee ' s report was read and adopted , and then the new petitions for admission as

Annuitants were brought forward . These were 27 in number ( 15 male and 12 female ) . Eventually 12 of the former and 9 of the latter were accepted , three male petitions were rejected , two female applications were withdrawn , and

one was deferred . The Secretary , Bro . Terry , pointed out that the Benevolent Institution had acquired the very proud position in 1884 of obtaining the largest amount it had ever secured in one year— £ 19 , 900 . At the same

time , the demands on the funds were very heavy . At the May Election there would be forty-two men and eightyone widow candidates , and for these there were bat

twelve male vacancies , there not being , at present , a single vacancy for widows . The proceedings were concluded by the customarv vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Freemasonry In Devon And Cornwall In 1884.

FREEMASONRY IN DEVON AND CORNWALL IN 1884 .

npiIE year which has just passed away has been eventful - * - in many respects , Masonically as well as generally . The Of aft has held its own during 188-1 , and has had a fairly prosperous year in the West . The Prov . Grand Lodge of Devon was held at Exeter on 7 th Ansrast , Lord

Ebrington Prov . G . M . in the chair . The financial condition of the Province was most satisfactory , and the number of subscribing members was stated to be 2 , 459 . Lfvi'ge sums were donated , as usual , to various of the

Charities , and an acl interim report was made of the Bylaws revision , the final decision being fixed for the 13 th inst . at Exeter , when the numerous amendments will be considered and disposed of . A new Lodge was consecrated

at St . George ' s Hall , Stonehouse , on 23 rd April , named "St . George , " its distinctive feature being the absence of all intoxicating liquors at its banqueting table , as with raauy other Lodges lately started in Eugland . Later on a