Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1507.

METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1507 .

" TT is the hope of reward that sweetens labour , " is an axiom fre-X quently brought to oar notice in Masonic Lodgos , bat it is equally well recognised amongst us that all who work do not get fall reward for their exertions . However this may be , when we find that the services of a zealous brother are appreciated , and so far as in

them lies , are reoognised by those with whom he may be associated , it is an exceedingly pleasant duty that devolves upon us when we are oarled upon to ohroniole tho proceedings . On Friday last , the 9 th instant , we attended at the Holborn Restaurant , where the members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction had assembled to celebrate their Annual Banquet . The chair was taken by Bro . Henry Stiles

W . M . of the Mother Lodge , who was well supported by a represen . tative gathering from several Lodges , who had attended to do honour to the occasion . After a well served repast had been done justice to , and grace said , the W . M . rose and gave the comprehensive toast—Loyalty to the Throne , and Devotion to the Craft . The Preceptor , Bro . W . Mason Stiles , proposed the health of his brother , the president

of the evening , modestly referring to his many qualities , and testifying to the interest with whioh he watched the working of the Lodgo of Instruction . After this compliment had been acknowledged , Bro . W . Mason Stiles rose to propose a toast which—he stated—had been purposely kept out of the . printed list . It was the health of the Secretary of the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . E . Storr , who during the

time he had occupied that position , had endeared himself to the members . Bro . W . M . Stiles , in making the presentation , made some happy remarks regarding Bro . Storr , to whom he said the Members of the Lodge of Instruction were much indebted for his zeal and energy . Nothing was a trouble to him ; he was ever willing to do his best for the Lodge . Becently he ( Bro . Storr ) had taken to himself a wife ,

and tbe members had deemed the occasion a fitting opportunity to make him a presentation , as a token of their appreciation of his labonrs . Bro Stiles then formally made the presentation , which took the shape of a handsome pianoforte ; and for those who desire a full and detailed account of the said gift , we feel we cannot do better than give the desoripfcion as furnished us by our esteemed

Bro . John Weston , of the firm Mornington and Weston , of Camden Town , who supplied the instrument : —A seven octave iron cottage grand walnut pianoforte , Barrwood fall , incised and gilt panelled front , with sconces , carved truss legs , iron front frame , with triohord tenor and treble . " Bro . Edwin Storr , who was completely overpowered by the unexpected honour that had been done him ,

regretted that words failed him to adequately respond for the kind and very flattering manner in which the toast of his health had been received . It waa indeed a red letter day for him when he entered the Metropolitan Lodge of Instrnction . Since his appointment as Secretary , he had done his best for the Lodge , but the great success whioh they had experienced was due , he thought , to each

individual member . The handsome present he had received that evening had so completely taken him by surprise that he could hardly find words to express his thanks . He hoped that his scantiness of utterance would be taken , not as meaning that his gratitude was slight , but really as implying that his feeling of thankfulness was too great for words . There were several other toasts

given during the evening , and some interesting facts were elicited . The Lodge of Instrnction had , during tbe twelve months , given out of its accumulated funds five gnineas to each of the Masonic Charitable Institutions , while a sum of no less than £ 500 had been realised during the last three years by the Charitable Association in connection with the Lodge . The evening ' s

proceedings were concluded with some capital songs and musical selections . Among the company present were Bros . Lewis Solomon W . M . 1732 S . W ., B . E . Barrett-Kidder I . P . M . 12 J . W ., C . 3 . Scales P . M . 1507 Treasurer , E . Storr S . D . 167 Secretary , G . W . Knight , G . Clark jun ., A . Simner , P . Ashton , F . W . Sillis , H . Dickey , J . W . Ager , J . C . Smith ( who presided at tbe pianoforte ) , E . W . Fraser , A . Harman

T . M . Ormiston , M . Little , J . W . Tnbby , E . C . Botley , and the following Visitors : —Bros . F . AdlardP . M . 7 , Jno . Weston Past Master 1602 , W . R . Heasman Past Master 1437 , R . W . Galer 1366 , C . Weeden 813 , E . Mayo 1732 , R . Roper 1507 , E . Seeker 179 , G . Dickinson 1681 , R . Dormer 1507 , T . Moody 1507 , G . F . Moses 1017 , Paul Storr , F . A . Kelly 1524 , W . W . Morgan Senior Warden 211 .

The pianoforte bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Edwin Storr , S . D . 167 , by the member sof the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , on his Marriage , and in appreciation of his valued services as Secretary . "

Bro . Tito Mattei announces a Grand Evening Concert at ot . James ' s Hall for Saturday evening the 12 th May , at ° " 30 . On that occasion he will be assisted by some of the

ttoat talented artistes of the day . The beneficiaire ' s nwsical ability is well known and appreciated , and those ^ ho desire to obtain tickets can procure them from Bro . Mattei , 46 Carlton Hill , N . W .

PertiM ^?? 0 ' TMBifT Airo Pirxs .-Coughs , Influenza .-The soothing proof thel orcnes 8 T 7 nedicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases the Oint ga \ common colda and influenza the Pills taken internally , and is eDifln ^ i u ?' nbbert externally , are exceedingly efficacious . When influenza Ointmfr ^

withon ? '„ ? . ? s > relieve tho overgorgedair tubes , and render respiration free Such n ™ V strength , irritating tho nerves , or depressing the spirits , bronchif-io HJ ? LZ means of saving suffering when afflicted with colds , coughs , Matlv nfflUf . i r complaints by which so many are seriously and perma-** y anjicted m most countries .

Leander Swimming Club.

LEANDER SWIMMING CLUB .

THE annual distribution of prizes and entertainment in connection with this prosperous young club , which was started with tho object of promoting the art of swimming amongst young men engaged in the City and suburbs , took place on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., in the Leoture Hall , Park Road , Peckham , and the event was attended with the most gratifying success . There was a large and appreciative audience , nuder the presidency of tho Rev . H . Knee , who . in

awarding the prizes gained in the various competitions during the last season , adverted to the importance and advantage of such clubs , as the means of enabling young persons to acquire tho very useful art of swimming . The awards were then distributed , in tho following order of merit : —H . Bennett ( four prizes—an Albert chain , opera glasses , olaret jug , and medal ) , H . Bronghton ( three—a watch

album , and Maltese oross ; R . W . Webb ( three—butter cooler , album , and two volumes ) ; Goorge Barnes ( two—album and medal ) ; J . Dorward ( two—cup and timepiece ) j C . Thornton ( two—album aud watch ) ; Henry Mayhew ( silver pencil case ) , G . Coffin ( candlestick ) , A . Lambert ( silver pencil case ) , E . Harris ( album ) . The entertain , ment opened with a pianoforte solo— " Danse Napolitaine " ( Sydney

Smith ) , brilliantly played by Miss Ada Turner , who in the second part gave Kuhe's Selection from " Patience " in equally creditable manner , and won a substantial tribute of appreciation . This young lady combines with careful study a nicety of touch which gives promise of more than ordinary ability , and her efforts on this occasion were deservedly acknowledged . Mr . Henry Verrall was encored

after singing Godfrey Marks familiar song , " Sailing , " and substituted " Cherry Ripe . " In these , as in " The Powder Monkey , " later on , he was warmly received . Mr . Alfred R . Turner recited " The Vulgar Little Boy , " and "Faithless Sally Brown , " with much natural humour , and succeeded in provoking genuine merriment ; and a couple of recitations , " The Bridal Wine Cup , " and " Beautiful

Snow , " were also given by Miss Richardson . The gem of the evening was unquestionably the singing of Miss Rose Moss , L . A . M . ( gold medalist ) , who was heartily encored after singing Balfe ' s "I'm but a simple Peasant Maid , " for which she substituted " I ' ve just had a letter . " In the second part she sang , in excellent voice , Roeokel ' s " Little April Fool , " for which she was again rewarded with an un .

deniable encore . Mr . G . W . Osborn sang Blumenthals "My Queen , " and Stephen Adams ' s " The Little Hero , " for the latter of which he was encored , and sang " Twilight , " remarkably well . Mr . George North ( buflb ) sang Moore ' s " Three Comical Ghosts , " and the ever amusing "Awful Little Scrub , " which were both well

received ; and the complement of the programme was made up by a pleasing duet by Messrs . G . W . Osborn and H . Verrall , who sang the " Larboard Watch , " in capital style . Miss Ada Turner lent valuable assistance as accompanyist on the pianoforte ; and the entertainment was brought to a close with the National Anthem .

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution met on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . C . J . Perceval was called to the chair , and the following brethren were also present , viz . : —Bros . T . W . Bush , James Brett , G . Bolton , W . Marsh , C . H . Webb , John Bulmer ,

W . H . Goodall , G . P . Festa , John L . Mather , A . H . Tattershall , C . A . Cottebrune , C . G . Dilley , G . L . Moore , W . F . Nettleship , Thomas Cubitt , and E . C . Massey . After the confirmation of the previous minutes , and the reading of the Warden ' s Report , the Secretary

reported that three annuitants had died since the last meeting . Bro . Terry reported that since the Festival on the previous Wednesday , when the result announced was £ 13 , 043 Is , with nine lists to come in , two lists had been received , which raised the amount to £ 13 , 141 10 s . A

moiety of her late husband ' s annuity was granted to Mrs . T . A . Watts , the widow of Brother Watts , whose death was reported at last meeting , the proofs of her age and the date of her marriage showing that she was entitled to the same under the Rules , and a

cheque for the first quarter s payment was signed . Bro . Terry reported that a cheque for £ 10 s 10 s , in aid of the Funds of the Institution , had been received from the Felix Lodge ( Scotch Constitution ) of Aden , and stated that this was the first instance of a donation having been received from a Lodge under a foreign Constitution .

The rehearsal of the installation ceremony , which was announced to take place on Tuesday next , the 20 th inst ., at the ^ Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 , has been unavoidably postponed .

The meetings of the Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 , will for the future be held at the Railway Tavern , Railway Place , Fenchurch Street , on Monday evenings , at seven o ' clock , commencing on Monday next , the 19 th inst . Bro . H . J . Cant , J . W . 1816 , is the Secretary , and Bro . C H . Webb , 1607 and 174 , is the Preceptor .