Election, Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ELECTION , ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

WE subjoin the result of yesterday ' s ballot for the vacancies in this Institution . The whole of the male candidates were accepted without any formality , while the following were chosen to fill the twenty declared vacancies and

one that had occmTed since the voting papers were issued . We also give the votes for the unsuccessful candidates , which , as our readers are aware , will be carried , forward , as a credit to the next election .

EESULT OF BALLOT FOR ELECTION OF TWRMTY-ONTil TPRMAT / TC ANNUITANTS

SUCCESSFUL . No . on Voting NAMES Forward To-day Total No . on poll Paper 16 Hoare , Henrietta ... 480 589 1069 1 17 Blackburn , Eliza W . F . A . ... 1044 2 26 Burton , Jano ... ... F . A . ... 903 3 4 Gidney , Lydia .:. 100 663 763 4 25 Johnson , Harriet ... . F . A . ... 703 5

13 Keen , Mary ... 11 673 681 6 12 Cowen , Harriet ... 131 545 676 7 20 Harvey , Honor ... F . A . ... 654 8 32 Keddell , Martha F . ... F . A . ... 634 9 8 Eedick , Maria ... 460 160 620 10 30 Brown , Sarah ... F . A . ... 619 11

11 Charlton , Sarah ... 72 544 616 12 24 Govier , Elizabeth . ... F . A . ... 615 13 21 Froud , Mary ... ... F . A . ... 592 14 31 Wingfield . Frances ... F . A . ... 590 15 22 Rogers , Frances ... F . A . ... 552 16 1 Tidswell , Susannah . ... 342 199 541 17 9 Edwards , Eleanor ... 88 451 539 18 29 Lundy , Charlotte ... F . A . ... 538 19

6 Wilkes , Elizabeth ... 159 354 513 20 14 . Eussell , Sarah ... 43 403 446 21 UNSUCCESSFUL . 7 Dark , Ann ... 4 439 443 — 28 Trotter , Ann ... ... F . A . ... 351 — 27 Packwood , Emily ... F . A . ... 273

—3 Churchill , Elizabeth ... 62 141 203 — 2 Wreyford , Elizabeth ... 162 33 195 — 23 Thompson , Julia ... F . A . ... 177 — 15 Shearer , Anne ... 84 2 86 — 10 Chipchase , Emily ... 35 9 44 — 5 Elliott , Isabella ... 19 5 24 — 18 Dowse , Sarah , withdrawn by Order of Committee — — 19 Stansfield , Alice ... F . A . ... — —

Votes brought forward ... 2252 } Votes issued 17930 [ Votes polled 13 X 57 ) F . A . denotes First Application .

Presentations To Bros. Barnes And Austin.

PRESENTATIONS TO BROS . BARNES AND AUSTIN .

ON Wednesday , the 10 th May , an interesting meeting was held at the Rising Sun , Globe-road . Mile-end , which was presided over by Bro . J . G . Stevens , P . M . 554 and P . Z . 933 , who was assisted by Bro . Jonathan Taylor , W . M . 933 , as vice-chairman , and abont forty brethren . The occasion was the presentation of an album and an addreS 3 to Bro . T . J . Barnes , and a gold watch and chain and a vellum testimonial to Bro . Thos . Austin , P . M . 933 and M . E . Z . 933 .

Bro . Stevens , in presenting the testimonials , observed that it was with much pleasure he was permitted to preside . He had known Bros . Barnes and Anstin for many years ; indeed , ho made the acquaintance of Bro . Barrios on the night of his initiation , and of Bro . AD 3 tin abont a week aFter that event , and he could say sincerely that they had worked hard for tho Order . A large number of Brethren

were anxiou 3 to acknowledge tho very eminent services Bro . Barnes had rendered to Freemasonry , aud especially in his capacity of Preceptor . To bo spokesman on behalf of these brethren was a great honour , while it enabled him to express , moro emphatically than otherwise he could havo done , the personal gratification he felt at presenting this testimonial . They had been associated together for

some time , and he had always looked , and should always look upon Bro . Barnes as one of his sincerest friends . As to his Masonic career , it was unnecessary to say moro than that Bro . Barnes had distinguished himself in every position ho had filled , while in respect of that important part of a Mason ' s duty—the duty of charity , he had nhown himself to bo true and earnest ; without , however , any

ostentations display of this virtue . In short , Bro . Barnes , in every word and act of his life was a true Mason , and the testimonial it was now n . s pleasant duty to hand him , must be taken as a slight recognition of his Masonic worth ; while the address accompanying it expressed truly and sincerely the feelings which animated the subscribers . Bro . Stevens conclnded by handing Bro . Barnes the Album and List , after reading the following address : —

Presentations To Bros. Barnes And Austin.

To Bro . TnoMAs JOHN BARNES P . M . of Lodges 5 54 and 93 S and P . Z of Chapters 829 and 933 . WORSHIPFUL SIR AND BROTHER , —In the name and on behalf of a large unmber of Freemasons principally resident in tho eastern part of London , this address is intended to acknowledge yonr many valuable services to them , and to convey tho verv sincere regard aud

esteem they entertain for you . Your untiring and patient exertions during many years as Preceptor , and tho eminent and valuable services you have thereby rendered to Freomasonry , are well known and tiniverally acknowledged , while with regard to the charities connected with the Order , yon have been , for many years , not only a liberal supporter , bnt by vour

powerful advocacy been tho means of inducing many to enrol themselves as governors and subscribers to them who otherwise might not have done so . It is also desired to express their high regard and esteem for the uniform kindness , urbanity and courtesy which they havo at all times experienced during a long acquaintance and association with von ,

and it is with mnch gratification they believe that individually they possess yonr continued friendship . They appreciate the motivo which prompted yon to decline to receive a more costly offering at their hands , and sincerely hope and believe that this address , though of less intrinsic value , will bo moro acceptable and congenial to you , as it represents the goodwill and

affection of a large number of persons linked together in the bond of brotherhood , of which yon form so distinguished an ornament . They wish , morever , to add that you have shown su / jh undoubted zeal and ability in the cause of Fre-masonry ( particularly as regards the Ritual ) , that they are largely indebted to yoa for their knowledge of the ceremonies and lectures connected with tho Order , whilo your integrity of character , coupled with honesty of purpose , aro so well

known and deservedly appreciated . In conclusion , they desiro to assure you that you have by yonr kindness endeared yourself to them , and to express their fervent hope that for many years they may have the pleasure and advantage of your friendship and advice . We annex hereto a list of tho committee and subscribers , and , ou their behalf ,

Remain , Worthy Sir and Brother , Yours truly and fraternally , J . \ o . G . STEVENS , Chairman . E . WILLIAMS , Treasurer . JAJIES BRENT , Hon . Sec .

Bro . Stevens next handed tho other testimonial to Bro . Anstin . Bros . Barnes and Austin then severally acknowledged tho presentation in very feeling terms , each expressing a hope that the remaiuder of their Masonic career would prove them worthy of the honours that day conferred upon them . The proceedings , which were of an unnsnally interesting character , shortly afterwards terminated .

Representatives from the following thiny-threo Lodges wero present : —Doric , Yarbofiiugh , Langthorno , Victoria , Friars , Henley , Egyptian , Prince Leopold , United Mariners , Albion , Bnrgoyno , Lily of Richmond , Sincerity , Bnrdett-Contts , Fa th , Israel , Zetland , Robert Burns , Jnppa , Crystal Palace , St . John , Wapp ng , Euphrates , Prosperity , Earl Zetland , Kent , Patterson , Capper , British , Enoch , City of London , Southern Star , Rose of Denmark , and Perfect Ashlar .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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

JURISPRUDENCE . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Would yon or some of your readers kindly express an opinion with rcspecs to tho following : In tho event of the W . M . not taking upon himself tho work of his Lodge , i . e ., the ceremonies of initiation , passing and raising , has ho

tho power to invite any other Installed Master , not a member of tho Lodgo . to perform thoso duties for him , when his I . P . M . and several other P . M . ' s ( all able and willing to do the work ) aro present ? Is it not the privilege and duty of the I . P . M . to take upon

himself all work appertaining to the " Chair , " provided tho W . M . shall not do so , or , in the absence of the I . P . M ., then the oldest P . M . present , in the same nv'i-. ner iv = if the W . V . iit . 'iv nb . ' . ent nltna-ether ? Awaiting a reply through t io modi-im »>• ' . our v li'iu i >; irc-iuuri ' -.,

I remain , Dear ' v ; a ' id iSt'i ! . <> r , Yui .. d faithiully aud fratri ea'ly AC ' OL'NIUV P . M .

Redruth Masonic Hall Company Limited.

REDRUTH MASONIC HALL COMPANY LIMITED .

At a mooting of the directors of this company , hold on tho 1 st instant , it was resolved— "That a call of ten shillings per share bo made , payable at the offices of tho company , on or before the 22 nd inst . " Tho building is rapidly progressing , and ail who have examined its proportions speak in the highest terms of its character and design . Tho obliging secretary is Bro .. Georgo S . Bray , and tho directorate arc all members of . the Druids Lodge , No , 589 , fiedrath ,