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IbpIpHsmrir f Hstttattmt far ( Sixls , ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA BISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HEE MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : H . E . H . THE PJIINCK or WALES , K . G ., & o ., M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER EorAi . HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES . AT A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of this Institution , held at Freemasons' Tavern , Lincoln ' s-Inn-Fields , London , W . C , on Saturday , 14 th April ISiS , W . Bro . H . B . MARSHALL , J . P ., Treasnrer , in the ohair . After the general business was disposed of , the Governors and Subscribers proceetl-ed to tlio Klection , by ballot , of 12 Girls into tho Institution from a list of 42 APPROVED CANDIDATES , when tho following wore declared duly ELECTED . — No . on List Votes No . on Poll 26 Burt , H . M . ... ... ... 3888 1 13 Boning , K . L . ... ... ... 2736 2 30 Hopgood , E . H . ... ... ... 2731 3 17 Pennington , G . E . ... ... ... 2616 4 41 Barton , F . E . ... ... ... 2570 5 11 Martin , L . ... ... ... 2525 6 26 Hodgson , C . ... ... ... 2499 7 32 Edmeston , M . M . ... ... ... 2197 8 40 O'Hara , C . L . V . ... ... ... 2393 9 12 Tink , M . M . ... ... ... 2302 10 3 Freeman , M . M . ... ... ... 2219 11 18 Carter , M . ... ... ... 2014 12 The number of votes recorded for tho unsuccessful candidates can bo obtained on application at tho Secretary's office , and will bo duly carried forward at the next election , if eligible . F . E . "W . HEDGES , Secretary . OraicE—5 Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , "W . C .

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§ topl IK agonic Inafitetimt fox ftogg , WOOD GREEN , LONDON , N . Grand Patron : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . President : H . R . HIGHNESS THE PKIJTCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . AT A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT OF THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS , held at Freemasons * Tavern , Great Queen Street , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , London , on Monday , the 16 th day of April 18 S 8 , for the transaction of the ordinary business of tho Institution , W . Bro . Captain S . G . HOMFRAY ( P . A . G . D . O . ) , V . Patron , in the Chair , A Ballot took place for the ELECTION' of FIFTEEN BOYS from an approved List of sixty-five Candidates , when tho following were declared to he SUCCESSFUL : - No . on Poll No . on List Votes 1 33 Crompton , A . O . ... ... 3177 2 41 Goldrins-, R . W . ... ... 3293 3 34 Nankivell , E . W . ... ... 3271 4 46 Bird , R . S . ... ... 32 * 2 5 14 Gallott , G . L . G . ... ... 30-10 t > 27 Brown , \ V . H . ... ... 3013 7 47 Bindly , R . G . ... ... 3002 8 10 Cheek , II . C . ... ... ... 2937 ¦ > 7 Cable , D . AV . E . ... ... 2816 10 35 Foote , N . C . D'Oylcy ... ... 27 SS 11 25 Davey , A . E . ... ... ... 2768 12 50 Fonlds , AV . A . . . 2667 13 10 Le Gros , F . ... ... ... 2626 11 42 Kim ? , R . G . ... ... ... 2616 I 5 15 Staff , H . J . ... ... ... 2506 _ Lists of Candidates ( successful and unsuccessful ) , with full particulars of polling , & c , may bo had on application at the Office . Votes of unsuccessful Candidates will bo carried to the credit of those qualified for election in October next . FREDERICK BINCKES ( P . C . Sword Bearer ) , V .-Pat ., r , „ „ Secretary . O-FMCK—6 Freemasons' Hall , London , AV . C . 16 th April 1838 .

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THE NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Will , BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , 2 ym JUNE 1888 , IWDER THU riSESIDK . Vor 01 ? VISCOUNT EBRINGTON , M . P . R . W . Prov . Graud Master of Devon . Tho services of Bretliion as Stewards aro most urgently needed this year , as , owing to the confidently auticinatccl and naturally to be expected exceptional support assured to the Centenary Colcbr . it-- n of tlio sister Institution , tho grayest apprehensions arc excited as to the realisation of thu amount absolutely required to meet the ordinary annual expenditure .

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KOYAL MASOi-TIC INSTITUTION POS BOYS . A PRIL ELECTION . —The W . M . and Brethren of tbe Brownrigg " i . Ii 0 ( , 5 ° ' N" - lf « s ; Province of Surrey , desire to thank all who kindly sent J roxies , placing than- candidate , D . \ V . CABLE , amongst tho suiv--. isful applieant-s for iidmi .- 'sion to the School . I Kingston-on-Thames , 18 th April 1398 .

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^ PP ' fxl f ^ P ' ¦ ''¦ - »© MASONIC DEPOT A . * N"D WIT fta ! l \ iy &] ii -O MA . 7 KTTj : FVVG * TORY . I ESTABLISHED 1801 . —At ya Sy- ; r-o of yo "S moo the Ashlar . " J Jewels . Clothing and Furniture for all Degrees of Freemasonry ; Gold ami Silver i ' lnbrouierie ;* , Laecs , SLC . i-ie . I ' ublUhcrs to the Grand Lod" * e of England . 15 Great Queen Street , London , W . C .

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i'llllERALS properly carried out and personally attended . m London and Country , by Bro . G . A . SUTTOOT , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made . -

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I UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT , FREE I AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF ENGLAND . HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., M . W . G . M . - "PHE GRAND FESTIVAL will be held on Wednesday , the 25 th _ L of April 1888 , at tho Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , London . Tickets may be obtained of tho Grand Stewards ,- no Tickets will be issued after 4 o ' clock on the day preceding the B ' estival . Dinner at Six o'clock precisely . The Musical arrangements under tho direction of Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan , Has . Doc , Grand Organist , assisted by Bro . Edwin M . Lett , Mus . Doc , P . G . O . Brethren must appear in full Masouic Craft Clothing . FREDERICK GORDON BROWN , P . M . Hon . Sec . Board of Grand Stewards . 17 Finsbury Circus , E . C .

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§ topl Pasmw $ nstiMianfw diirls , ^ ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron aud President : His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES . THE CENTENARY FESTIVAL WILL BE CELEBBATED ON THURSDAY , 7 TH JUNE 1888 , ( The day after the meeting of United Grand Lodge ) , At the ROYAL ALBERT HALL , Olf WHICH OCCASION H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c „ Ac , M . AV . G . M . WILL PEBSIDB . PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS : The Eight Hon . the EARL OP LATHOM DEPUTY G . M ., Prov . G . M . Lancashire Western Division . It is most important that Brethren desiring to act as Stewards on this unique occasion should communicate their intention to the Secretary with as little delay as possible , in order that the necessary arrangements may be made . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . OJTICE—5 Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . O .

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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorks.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKS .

rTIHE annual meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of West Tork-JL shire was held at the Wakefield Town Hall , on Wednesday , the llth inst . There was a large attendance , between 250 and 300 Masons being present . Excellent arrangements for the gathering hadjbeen made by the Masters of the three Wakefield Lodges , Broa . Fred Lee , Fred Simpson , ancl Ellis Piokersgill , assisted by other

brethren , and much credit is due to them for the admirable manner in which every little detail had been attended to , and the wants and wishes of the company met . Alderman Henry Lea , the Mayor , gave the members a warm welcome . The J-,. ' .:. ~ . ? . ! .: i the spacious and beautiful Council Chamber a ^ iwo o clock , by the

Masters of the three Wakefield Lodges , Bro . Fred Lee being the Worshipfnl Master , Bro . Pickersgill Senior Warden , and Bro . Siaipson Junior Warden . The E . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Thomas William Te . v P . M . 910 , Past . G . Deacon of England , ancl his Deputy Prov . G . M ., W . Bro . Henry Smith P . M . 387 , having entered the

Council Chamber , tho Provincial Grand Lodge was opened . Tho officera \ 73 i * o saluted , the roll of Lodges waa called over b y W . Bro . Ibborson . P . G . 'Registrar , and the roll of present and past Prov . Grand Officers waa called . Tho minutes of the Provincial Grand Loci **;* - , lu * I * l : \ b H-3 ckmoiidvvika on fcho 3 th October , were

taken a . -, read . The Eight Wor . Prov . Grand Master then delivered a lone- iind intercociuc add res ;* . Ho stated that this waa tho 203 rd quarterly meeting oi' tho Provincial Grand Lodge , the first having beeu held iu Wikefiukl ou thu ltUi November 1822 . This was tlio 3 Gth time tho Craft in Wakefield had given to the Provincial

Grand Lodge a cordial and fraternal welcome . There waj a peculiar significance in thoir visit , because Wakefield had taken no prominent a part in thy establishment of the now bishopric , and tho three Lodges had placed , aa it were , the three crockets on the east finial of that

edifice by each subscribing n unto , a something which had virtuall y completed the fund of £ 90 , 000 . They congratulated tho town on the appointment of a bishop , and as a West Yorkshireman was nofc to be the spiritual lord , perhaps tho beat bishop outside that Province had