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NewBarnetSchoolofMusic, STATION ROAD , NEW BARNET . FOP all Particulars and Prospectus , apply to the Secretary , THE NEW BARNET SCHOOL OF MUSIC will be happy to provide high class entertainments and Ceremonial Music for Masonic Meetings , Consecrations , Installations and Ladies' Nights . For terms : —Bro . John Probert , Station Road , New Barnet , N .

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CandidatesfortheInstitutions. — : o : — Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of five shillings per inch , to appear each week from the time the ballot papers are issued up to the day oi" election , for cash vsrith . order . — : o : — BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of BRO . THOMAS J . MAIDWELL , Aged 64 . Formerly Licensed Victualler , who has served three Stewardships , and is himself and family of five Life Governors of all the Masonic Institutions . The case is most earnestly recommended and strongly supported . Address T . J . Maidwell P . M . 27 P . Z . 1549 P . G . S . B . Middlesex , 81 Greenwood Eoad , Dalston , N . E .

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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

THE Quarterly Court of Governors was held on Priday , 10 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , under the chairmanship of Brother Eichard Eve Past Grand Treasurer Patron and Trustee . The Court declared vacancies in the School for the- election of 10 th April , for twenty-eight boys , the number of candidates being fifty-one . It was reported that the total income of the

Institution from all sources for the year 1895 was £ 22 , 696 18 s Id , and it was stated that this was the fourth largest sum the Institution had received in any one year since it was founded in

1798 . The Duke of Devonshire , E . G ., Provincial Grand Master for Derbyshire , the Court was informed , will preside at the festival which will be held in June next to celebrate the 98 th anniversary of the establishment of the Institution .

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CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

THE GIELS SCHOOL CANDIDATES

7 ' o the FBBEMASON ' S CHBONICLB . DEAB SIB AND BBOTHBB , —I notice by the report in your last issue that the Koyal Masonio Institution for Girls has declared twenty-four vacancies for next election , with but thirty-one candidates , that is to say , all but seven can be elected ; and it seems to me it should be cheaper to make some provision for these seven extra children than go to all the expense and trouble of a contested election .

I do not know what an election costs the Institution , but on a rough calculation I think it would cost far less to take seven children into the School as vacancies arise , if there was not room when the others were received , than pay for the printing , addressing and postage of the ballot papers , and the expenses incidental to the election dav , scrutineers , & c .

In the one case the Institution would confer a tangible advantage , by receiving into the School every eligible candidate ; in the other there would be little or no benefit to anyone , as the bulk of the expense would go in the shape of postage on the ballot papers , and other actual expenses out of pocket .

I hope it is not too late for this question to be considered , as I believe every subscriber to the Fund would be as pleased as I to be able to refer back to the time when the Girls School took on every case before them . I know this was done some years back , but that need not be any drawback to a repetition of such a course now , for I believe it was not then productive of any ill effects , but so far as I can remember was regarded as something to be proud of . If you can help in this matter I shall be much obliged to you , and I am sure you would win the sincerest thanks of the parents and others interested

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in the different candidates , for although there are but seven to be disappointed , there are few who are absolutely certain of not being one of those unfortunate seven . Referring to the book , list of subscribers , & c , annually issued by the Institution ( rny copy is that for 1893—see page 527 ) I find there are upwards of thirty girls whose time expires during the first half of the present year ,

and twelve or thirteen more during the latter half , so that it should not be a very great difficulty to provide for the reception of these seven at an early date . After all it is only delaying the inevitable , as it is fair to assume all will be elected sooner or later , and it seems to me such a pity to spend money over an election that would pay the expenses of the children in the School .

In considering this question I have not said a word in regard to the expenses of those who might be expected to attend the contest , nor the outlay entailed in different quarters over the collection of proxies ; those are expenses spread over a wide area , and may not be said to concern the

Institution , but it is pretty certain many of the Provinces would hail with delight the arrangement I suggest , as it would save the expenditure of funds they could dispense elsewhere with much better effect ; and I fail to see who could suffer by such a course . Yours , & c ,

LIFE SUBSCRIBES . [ The writer of the above letter asked us to obtain and add , if possible , an actual idea of the cost of an election for the Girls School , but we regret we are unable to do this , ' in saying which we desire it to be distinctly understood that we cannot take any responsibility for the opinions he expresses . The letter is sent to us in the ordinary course , and as we regard it as a matter of

public interest we see no reason to exclude it , although we are aware that very much may be said in opposition to the views of our correspondent . In any case we fear it is too late to take action in regard to the April election , but these matters are not

always referred to solely in regard to the events of the day . It would certainly be well to discuss the matter in view of the possibility of a similar position of affairs occurring on some future occasion . —ED . E . G . ]

The installation meeting of the Confidence Lodge , No . 193 , was held on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . E . S . Plowright was installed as Worshipful Master . We shall give a report of the proceedings in our next issue .

In order to celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary , the Brethren of St . John Lodge , No . 1343 , propose to have a ball at the Masonie Hall , Grays , Essex , on the 5 th proximo . A dispensation to wear Masonic clothing has been granted by the Provincial Grand Master .

By the invitation of the Worshipful Master and Wardens of the Goodacre Lodge , No . 2495 , an " At Home" was held at the Stanley Hall , Bootle , on Wednesday , 8 th inst . The

ballroom presented a beautiful appearance , special attention having been given to the decorations . An enjoyable evening was spent , dance aud song being enjoyed in turn .

Wednesday , 29 th inst ., has been fixed for the ninth annual ball to be given in the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , in aid of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The ball will be under the patronage of

the Eight Hon . Sir Stafford Northcote , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , and Brother George S . Strode-Lowe Deputy Provincial Grand Master . As the result of this annual dance the sum of £ 84 has been remitted to London in aid of the charity .

Bro . James Stevens will repeat his lecture on the " Symbols of the Craft degrees in Freemasonry , " on Thursday , 30 th inst ., in the Hornsey Lodge of Instruction , No . 890 , at the Lewisham Masonic Eooms , White Hart Hotel , Lewisham , the limelight

diagrams prepared by Bro . Walter C . Tyler S . D . 862 being also introduced . The Lodge will be opened at 7 o ' clock for Master Masons only ( Masonic clothing to be worn ) , the lecture to commence at 7 * 30 .

MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 417 . THB members celebrated the festival of St . John on Thursday , 9 th inst ., at Camborne . Brother William Vial , Cornubian , No . 87 , was ably installed by Bro . Eichard Rowe , and invested his Officers . After the ceremony the Brethen adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served .

Messrs . Cassell and Co . have arranged to place their illustrated record of the achievements of the Army and Navy " British Battles on Land and Sea , " within reach of all , by thc is » ue of a cheap edition in penny weekly numbers , brought down to the present date . The first number will be ready on the 22 nd inst .

MARK MASONRY .