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Visit Of The M.W. The Grand Master To York.
lower stone properly adjusted . The Grand Chaplain ( the Rev . H . G . Morse ) invoked the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe upon the undertaking of the day . A Masonic Anthem was then sung , after which Captain N . G . Philips , who acted as Grand Secretary , read the inscription on the memorial stone ; and the Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . D . Allcroft , deposited in the lower stone a
p hial containing coins . Tho aoting Grand Secretary also fixed a brass plate , with an inscription relating to tbe ceremony , over the aperture . Cement was then spread over the upper face of the lower stone , and was adjusted with a trowel by tho Grand Master . At a signal from the architect , Bro . W . Penty , the upper stone was lowered , with three distinct stops . Thereupon the Grand Master proved with plumb and
rule , with level and with square , the true position of the stone , receiving the implements from the Junior Grand Warden , Colonel the Right Hon . F . L . Stanley , the Grand Senior Warden , the Earl of Milltown , and the Deputy Grand Master . The cornucopia and the golden ewers of wine and oil were next handed to tbe Grand Master , who strewed the corn and poured the wine and oil over the stone ,
with the usual Masonio declarations of Plenty , Joy , and Peace . Tbe G . Master then examined the plans of the building , and presented them to the architect , whom he enjoined to proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work , the plans of ¦ '• inch were now entrusted to him . The next feature in the day ' s proe clings was of an especially in . teresting character ; this was the presentation of purses towards the
Building Fund by a number of elegantly attired children , who we trust may for many years have occasion to remember with feelings of pride the share they took in the ceremony of this auspicious day . The Lord Mayor of York , Bro . Alderman Thomas Varey , then , in the name of the citizens , addressed the Prince . He respectfully tendered his thanks for His Royal Highness'a condescension in associating
himself with them on that occasion , and for laying the memorial stone of the Art and Science Institute . The visit of the heir-apparent had been looked forward to with the most pleasurable anticipation by the citizens , both collectively and individually ; he begged to tender to H . R . H . an expression of thejr loyal and devoted affeotion . The Prince of Wales , in replying , said : My Lord Mayor of York
and Brethren , I feel gratified at your kind words . I can assure yon that it has been with great pleasure that I have laid the memorial stone of your Institute to-day . I am glad to think that I have been able to do so with Masonio honours , and with so large an assemblage of the brethren present . Most sincerely do I hope that this Institute will flourish and be a boon in every way to the inhabitants of thi 3
great city . I thank you once more for the kind welcome given me today . This completed the ceremony , and the G . Master immediately left the city to fulfil his other engagements . The procession was re-formed , and the brethren returned to their respective places of meeting , when Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge were soon after .
wards closed . The Lord Mayor gave a luncheon at the Guildhall , whereabout one hundred guests were entertained . The after proceed , ings were of a brief , but very cordial character , and felicitations were indulged in as to the success which had attended this gather , ing . We hope to be able to give , next week , a full list of the brethren who were present .
The Girls' School And The Land Question.
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE LAND QUESTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It will , doubtless , be satisfactory to all interested in the continned prosperity of our noble Institution at Wandsworth Common , except , very probably , the owner of "nine acres , " that the proposal to accept the modest sum of £ 4 , 000 per acre for said land has been unanimously declined by the Quarterly
General Court of the Governors and Subscribers , held on Saturday last . What might have resulted from a different decision it is now no longer necessary to consider . My object in writing is two-fold . First , to congratulate the general body on their refusal to entertain the purchase ; and , secondly , to per . form an act of justice to those who are members of the House and
General Committees . In common with many others I had been led to entertain the opinion that these worthy brethren really desired that the outrageous offer should be accepted , but at the very commencement of the meeting , which was one of the most business-like I have ever attended , it was apparent that such was not the case . Neither individually nor collectively was there any influence exerted
to control the expression of opinions offered by the Subscribers . On the contrary , an earnest attention was given to the objections raised to the suggested sale ( the question was never one of a proposed pur cliase ) , and it was readily acknowledged that the respective Committees could not properly have done other than they did in submitting the matter to the Quarterly Court just as it had come before
them . To have kept the general body of Governors and Subscribers in ignorance of the offer made by the owner of the adjacent land would have been a great error on their part , and might probably have led to future complications . We need not fear the threatened sale to a third party , or the
suggested "building in . " It is one thing to " offer for sale , " and another thing to "find a purchaser , " even at a fair value . What it will be to obtain , at this time of depression in land values and over building , a price nearly twice as great as that which a speculative builder would hesitate to give is an operation which , in the course of my professional business , I shall watch with great interest . Yours truly and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS , P . M . 1216 P . Z . CJapbam S . W ., 16 th July 1883 .
The Girls' School And The Land Question.
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nnnn filled the President ' s chair , while Bros . James Brett and Charles Atkins occupied the chairs of their respective offices . The President aeain announced that letters had
heen received by the Grand Secretary from petitioners who were relieved at the June meeting , thanking the Lodge for the assistance that was then given to them . It is only lately that this recognition has come into vogue , and we are given to understand this was first adopted by American
brethren who had been enabled to get back to their country by the assistance given by the English Lodge of Benevolence . After confirming grants recommended at the June meeting , to the amount of £ 380 , the Lodge proceeded with
the new list , which contained 22 cases only , a large diminution when compared with the lists that have been before the Lodge for the last few years . The sums voted to the different cases amounted to a total of £ 570 .
The Annual Festival in aid of the Mark Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund will be held on Wednesday next , the 25 th instant , at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham . R . W . Brother Sir Pryce Pryce , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master of South Wales , will preside .
A Court dinner of the Patten Makers' Company was held on Thursday , 12 th iust ., at the Guildhall Tavern . The Master Bro . Capt . J . A . Thornhill , F . R . G . S ., Bro . Capt . G . Lambert P . G . S . B ., F . S . A ., Upper Warden , R . Clout Renter Warden . A sumptuous and rdcherche" banquet was provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford . The table was artistically decorated with the old plate of tbe Company , also
with the dessert service , & c , presented by Bro . G . Lambert . The Loyal toasts were given . Lieut .-Colonel Scrivener responded for the Army , and Major Sewell P . G . S . for the Militia . Alderman Sir T . S . Owden responded for the Lord Mayor and Corporation . Other toasts were the Patten Makers' Company , the Metropolitan Board of Works , and the Master . Bro . G . Lambert , Upper Warden , in proposing the
toast of the Liverymen , said , " all the City Companies , from the earliest times , had been foremost in the work of Charity . They had determined the poor should not want ; and although they had thrown over their religious Guilds , they had a common religion which taught them to look after the poor and needy . This toast having been responded to , Bro . Brand ( Controller ) , in proposing the Past Masters and Present Wardens , said , Bro . Lambert had spoken of the liberality
of the City Companies , but he had not spoken of his liberality to this company . The health of Bro . H . F . Youle ( the Clerk ) was proposed in eulogistic terms . An excellent seleotion of musio was given , under tho direction of Miss Belval , assisted by Miss M . Weaver , Bro . Faulkner Leigh , and Mr . G . Bassett . Among those present were the Mayor of Rochoster , Bro . W . Lambert , Bro . Charles Lambert , Major Corneford , Bro . C . W . Thompson , Captaiu Mends , Bro . H . M , Levy , & o .
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Births.
BIRTHS .
RALLING . —On the 6 th July , at Winnock Lodge , Colchester , the wife of THOKA * J . RALIING P . M . and Secretary 61 , Provincial Grand Secretary Essex , of a son . VINCENT . —On the 14 th instant , tho wife of Bro . THOMAS VIICCBHT P . M . 1881 and 1076 M . E . Z ., Prov . G . S . B . Surrey , of a son .
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«___ - _____——•__________________ DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classe rROSPKCTUS OW APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . BRO . JACQUES WKTMANN WILL BB HAPPT TO TAKE TKB UAjfAGEitBjtr •» MASOHIO BALLS . FIBST-CLASS BAUDS PBOVIOKD .
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Visit Of The M.W. The Grand Master To York.
lower stone properly adjusted . The Grand Chaplain ( the Rev . H . G . Morse ) invoked the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe upon the undertaking of the day . A Masonic Anthem was then sung , after which Captain N . G . Philips , who acted as Grand Secretary , read the inscription on the memorial stone ; and the Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . D . Allcroft , deposited in the lower stone a
p hial containing coins . Tho aoting Grand Secretary also fixed a brass plate , with an inscription relating to tbe ceremony , over the aperture . Cement was then spread over the upper face of the lower stone , and was adjusted with a trowel by tho Grand Master . At a signal from the architect , Bro . W . Penty , the upper stone was lowered , with three distinct stops . Thereupon the Grand Master proved with plumb and
rule , with level and with square , the true position of the stone , receiving the implements from the Junior Grand Warden , Colonel the Right Hon . F . L . Stanley , the Grand Senior Warden , the Earl of Milltown , and the Deputy Grand Master . The cornucopia and the golden ewers of wine and oil were next handed to tbe Grand Master , who strewed the corn and poured the wine and oil over the stone ,
with the usual Masonio declarations of Plenty , Joy , and Peace . Tbe G . Master then examined the plans of the building , and presented them to the architect , whom he enjoined to proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work , the plans of ¦ '• inch were now entrusted to him . The next feature in the day ' s proe clings was of an especially in . teresting character ; this was the presentation of purses towards the
Building Fund by a number of elegantly attired children , who we trust may for many years have occasion to remember with feelings of pride the share they took in the ceremony of this auspicious day . The Lord Mayor of York , Bro . Alderman Thomas Varey , then , in the name of the citizens , addressed the Prince . He respectfully tendered his thanks for His Royal Highness'a condescension in associating
himself with them on that occasion , and for laying the memorial stone of the Art and Science Institute . The visit of the heir-apparent had been looked forward to with the most pleasurable anticipation by the citizens , both collectively and individually ; he begged to tender to H . R . H . an expression of thejr loyal and devoted affeotion . The Prince of Wales , in replying , said : My Lord Mayor of York
and Brethren , I feel gratified at your kind words . I can assure yon that it has been with great pleasure that I have laid the memorial stone of your Institute to-day . I am glad to think that I have been able to do so with Masonio honours , and with so large an assemblage of the brethren present . Most sincerely do I hope that this Institute will flourish and be a boon in every way to the inhabitants of thi 3
great city . I thank you once more for the kind welcome given me today . This completed the ceremony , and the G . Master immediately left the city to fulfil his other engagements . The procession was re-formed , and the brethren returned to their respective places of meeting , when Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge were soon after .
wards closed . The Lord Mayor gave a luncheon at the Guildhall , whereabout one hundred guests were entertained . The after proceed , ings were of a brief , but very cordial character , and felicitations were indulged in as to the success which had attended this gather , ing . We hope to be able to give , next week , a full list of the brethren who were present .
The Girls' School And The Land Question.
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE LAND QUESTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It will , doubtless , be satisfactory to all interested in the continned prosperity of our noble Institution at Wandsworth Common , except , very probably , the owner of "nine acres , " that the proposal to accept the modest sum of £ 4 , 000 per acre for said land has been unanimously declined by the Quarterly
General Court of the Governors and Subscribers , held on Saturday last . What might have resulted from a different decision it is now no longer necessary to consider . My object in writing is two-fold . First , to congratulate the general body on their refusal to entertain the purchase ; and , secondly , to per . form an act of justice to those who are members of the House and
General Committees . In common with many others I had been led to entertain the opinion that these worthy brethren really desired that the outrageous offer should be accepted , but at the very commencement of the meeting , which was one of the most business-like I have ever attended , it was apparent that such was not the case . Neither individually nor collectively was there any influence exerted
to control the expression of opinions offered by the Subscribers . On the contrary , an earnest attention was given to the objections raised to the suggested sale ( the question was never one of a proposed pur cliase ) , and it was readily acknowledged that the respective Committees could not properly have done other than they did in submitting the matter to the Quarterly Court just as it had come before
them . To have kept the general body of Governors and Subscribers in ignorance of the offer made by the owner of the adjacent land would have been a great error on their part , and might probably have led to future complications . We need not fear the threatened sale to a third party , or the
suggested "building in . " It is one thing to " offer for sale , " and another thing to "find a purchaser , " even at a fair value . What it will be to obtain , at this time of depression in land values and over building , a price nearly twice as great as that which a speculative builder would hesitate to give is an operation which , in the course of my professional business , I shall watch with great interest . Yours truly and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS , P . M . 1216 P . Z . CJapbam S . W ., 16 th July 1883 .
The Girls' School And The Land Question.
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nnnn filled the President ' s chair , while Bros . James Brett and Charles Atkins occupied the chairs of their respective offices . The President aeain announced that letters had
heen received by the Grand Secretary from petitioners who were relieved at the June meeting , thanking the Lodge for the assistance that was then given to them . It is only lately that this recognition has come into vogue , and we are given to understand this was first adopted by American
brethren who had been enabled to get back to their country by the assistance given by the English Lodge of Benevolence . After confirming grants recommended at the June meeting , to the amount of £ 380 , the Lodge proceeded with
the new list , which contained 22 cases only , a large diminution when compared with the lists that have been before the Lodge for the last few years . The sums voted to the different cases amounted to a total of £ 570 .
The Annual Festival in aid of the Mark Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund will be held on Wednesday next , the 25 th instant , at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham . R . W . Brother Sir Pryce Pryce , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master of South Wales , will preside .
A Court dinner of the Patten Makers' Company was held on Thursday , 12 th iust ., at the Guildhall Tavern . The Master Bro . Capt . J . A . Thornhill , F . R . G . S ., Bro . Capt . G . Lambert P . G . S . B ., F . S . A ., Upper Warden , R . Clout Renter Warden . A sumptuous and rdcherche" banquet was provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford . The table was artistically decorated with the old plate of tbe Company , also
with the dessert service , & c , presented by Bro . G . Lambert . The Loyal toasts were given . Lieut .-Colonel Scrivener responded for the Army , and Major Sewell P . G . S . for the Militia . Alderman Sir T . S . Owden responded for the Lord Mayor and Corporation . Other toasts were the Patten Makers' Company , the Metropolitan Board of Works , and the Master . Bro . G . Lambert , Upper Warden , in proposing the
toast of the Liverymen , said , " all the City Companies , from the earliest times , had been foremost in the work of Charity . They had determined the poor should not want ; and although they had thrown over their religious Guilds , they had a common religion which taught them to look after the poor and needy . This toast having been responded to , Bro . Brand ( Controller ) , in proposing the Past Masters and Present Wardens , said , Bro . Lambert had spoken of the liberality
of the City Companies , but he had not spoken of his liberality to this company . The health of Bro . H . F . Youle ( the Clerk ) was proposed in eulogistic terms . An excellent seleotion of musio was given , under tho direction of Miss Belval , assisted by Miss M . Weaver , Bro . Faulkner Leigh , and Mr . G . Bassett . Among those present were the Mayor of Rochoster , Bro . W . Lambert , Bro . Charles Lambert , Major Corneford , Bro . C . W . Thompson , Captaiu Mends , Bro . H . M , Levy , & o .
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^ TESTIMONIALS , VOTES of THANKS , & C , beautifully ILLUMINATED - * - oir VELLUM , and FKAMED , ready for Presentation , by T . WOODS , 50 Chancery-Lane , London , W . C . Names Illuminated on Stewards' Certificates at a reasonable charge .
Births.
BIRTHS .
RALLING . —On the 6 th July , at Winnock Lodge , Colchester , the wife of THOKA * J . RALIING P . M . and Secretary 61 , Provincial Grand Secretary Essex , of a son . VINCENT . —On the 14 th instant , tho wife of Bro . THOMAS VIICCBHT P . M . 1881 and 1076 M . E . Z ., Prov . G . S . B . Surrey , of a son .
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«___ - _____——•__________________ DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classe rROSPKCTUS OW APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . BRO . JACQUES WKTMANN WILL BB HAPPT TO TAKE TKB UAjfAGEitBjtr •» MASOHIO BALLS . FIBST-CLASS BAUDS PBOVIOKD .