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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETNGS , & c .
PORTLAND LODGE . No . ( 537 STOKE-ON-TRENT
rniTE annual festival of St . John was held ou Thursday last , v . t the J- Town ITall , Stoke-on-Trent . The Lndgo was opened at 3 p . m ., when many brethren wore present , including visitors , for the purpose of installi ' ii ! , 'Bro . David Smith os W . M . for the ensning year , viz : — Bros . W . T . Beetenson W . M ., Etl . Roberts I . P . M ., David Smith S . W ., John Perkins J . W ., J . W . Thomas P . M . Treasnrer , D . H .
Dunning Sec , H . C . Faran P . M . D . C , Thos . Stnbbs S . D ., Jos . Raker J . D ., Jas . Eardlev acting T . G ., Thos . Bakoweli Steward , Richd . Tootii P . M . P . P . G . Reg " , Thos . Uuwin P . P . G . Purs ., W . T . Copeland P . M ., Sam Smith P . M ., Theo . Hemmings Organist , Alfred Kingston Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Foster Gongh D . P . G . M . North Staffordshire , Wm . Cartwright P . M . 460 P . P . G . S . W . and Prov . G .
Sec , Thos . Taylor P . P . G . S . W ., H . Newlond 460 , E . V . Greatbatch I . G . 418 , Tnnnicliffo 418 , H . Taplay 1076 , F . Gee 637 and Tonkinson 451 . The Installing Masters were Bros . W . T . Beetenson W . M . assisted by Ed . Roberts I . P . M ., II . 0 . Faram , S . Smith and J . W . Thomas . The ceremony was gone through in a most impressive manner . Tho newly installed Master proceeded with tho appointment of his Officers ,
the several collars wero distributed as follows , viz . —Brothers John Perkins S . W ., D . H . Dunning J . W ., Thos . Bakoweli Sec , Rev . J . Westbnry Chaplain , Ed . Roberts P . M . Treasurer , S . Smith P . M . D . C , Thos . Stnbbs S . D ., Jos . Baker J . D ., J . W . Gimson I . G ., Geo . Fleet Steward , Eardley Steward , Theo . Hemmings Organist , Alfred Kingston Tyler ; after which the D . P . G . M ., in an eloquent
address to tho Lodge , complimented tho Installing Master on tho creditable manner he had performed the ceremony , and also the Officers for their system and ability in conducting the formalities . Tho Brethren then adjourned to the North Staffordshire Hotel , where nn excellent banquet was prepared in Bro . Patzer's nsual style . Tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . David Smith ) occupied the chair .
After tho Loyal toasts had been given , that of tho Right Hon . and Right Worshipful the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M . of England was received with acclamation . Bro . Copeland P . M ., iu proposing the health of W . Bro . Foster Gough D . P . G . M . of North Staffordshire , expressed the sentiments of the brethren when he referred to the satisfaction which the Lodge had felt at tho visit made that day , and
hoped it would be an omen of good fortune generally to the Lodge . Tho toast was enthusiastically received , and , in the absence of Bro . Gough , who was obliged to leave to attend another Masonic meeting in another part of tho province , was responded to by Bros . Tooth P . M . P . P . G . R . Thos . Taylor P . P . G J . W ., J . W . Thomas P . P . G . Standard Bearer . Bro . Samuel Smith P . BI . then proposed the health
of the W . M ., and in doing so dwelt npon tho pleasure it had afforded him to take part in the ceremony of installing a Brother initiated by himself , and augured a successful and happy year . The toast was responded to in very appropriate terms by the W . M . Bro . D . H . Dunning J . W . gave the Masonic Charities , and observed how prominent a part the Portland Lodge had taken for some years in aiding the
Provincial Charities , while he hoped that future aid v / ould be still further increased . The toast was ably responded to by Bro . R . Tooth . The health of the I . P . M . was given in eulogistic terfns by Bro . Ed . Roberts P . M . In replying , Bro . Beetenson said that , as the son of a Mason who had years before occupied a prominent position in the Portland Lodge , it had been his ardent wish not merely to retain his
own reputation as W . M ., bat to dohononr to his father ' s memory , and to those worthy Masons who bad preceded him in the chair . The Lodge had , during his year , prospered iu a marked manner , and had shown the harmonious character of its proceedings by tbe resolution it had that day unanimously passed authorising application for a new Lodge in a suburb of the town , to be named the Minerva , a Lodge
which would mainly bo composed of active brethren belonging to 637 . He felt no fear of opposition from the new Lodge , nor did he believe that the parent Lodge would decrease in its prosperity through the new comer . He trusted the W . M . wonld have as pleasant a Lodge to rule over as he had experienced , and ifc wonld bo still one of his first principles to promote in every way the comfort , progress and success
of his mother Lodge . The remaining toasts were , the Past Masters , proposed by Bro . Perkins S . W ., and responded to by Bro . J . W . Thomas . The Visiting Brethren , by Bro . Ashwell , and responded to by Bros . Greatbatch , Gee , and Tonkinson . The Officers , by Bro . J . Shenton , and responded to by Bro . Bakewell Sec . The Tyler ' s toast bronght one of tho most successful meetings to a happy termination .
THE CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677
THE annnal meeting took place on Wednesday , 19 th instant , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Simmonds , who was well supported by the members . All the Officers were present , and the attendance was further strengthened by the following , among other , Visitors : —Bros . H . Hollis P . M . 167 , Mullord W . M . 1288 , T . Press P . M . 1695 , W . Iron
J . W . 1579 , H . Tinney 1319 , J . F . Rothschild 1288 , J . J . Goodel 580 , E . Bowyer P . M . 1580 P . P . G . S . W . Herts , J . Quitman P . M . 538 , W . Best S . D . 1288 , H . T . Wolters P . M . 538 , W . S . Cooke 25 , G . W . Taylor P . M . 917 , Charles Hammond W . S . 820 , A . Bonner 1444 , John Walker P . M . 27 , D . Clarke P . M . 21 , W . W . Burrow ' s 1364 , R . J .
Tavlor P . M . 144 , H . C . Thompson 4 , W . Bristo P . M . 1364 , H . J . T . Gale 1107 , R . Baker W . M . 188 , E . Woodman I . G . 1897 , H . J . Moxon P . M . 1154 , B . J . Davis 1278 , S . Balls P . M . 12 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , J . W . Chapman J . W . 1922 , Samuel Goode 12 S 8 ,
G . W . Evans 1632 , R . V . Davies 1695 , G . A . Potter 1580 . Lodge was formally opened at four o'clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was next presented , this proved the Lodge was in a sound condition ; it was accepted , and ordered to bo recorded on the minutes . Tbo W . M , elect .
Installation Meetings, &C.
Bro . F . S . Rothschild , was then introduced by Bro . P . M . Maples ; Bro . Simmonds , who throughout ably conducted the ceremony , then administered the obligation to the candidate . A Board of Installed Masters—on this occasion au exceptionally strong one—was opened , and the part of the ceremony pertaining to their exalted rank was completed . On tho readmission of the brethren below the degree of
Installed Master , the new W . M . wns sainted . Tho Officers were then invested , as follows : —Bros . A . Millward S . W ., G . H . Calderwood J . W ., J . Maples P . M . Treasurer , J . G . Defriez P . M . Secretary , J . Pigott P . M . S . D ., R . D . Cummings J . D ., W . Goode I . G ., F . Goode Director of Ceremonies , A . Goode Assistant Director of Ceremonies , S . Rnshton Organist , Hunter P . M . W . S ., T . W . Gilbert A . W . S .
Tho way in which Bro . Simmonds delivered the several addresses waa mnch applauded , and ho was heartily congratulated on taking hia seat as Immediate Past Master . Earlier in the evening the ballot had been taken for Mr Ferdinand Schroeder , who was proposed as a candidate for initiation by Bro . Gnrrad , seconded by Bro . Farr . The brethren were unanimous in favour of this gentleman , and he
was now admitted and initiated into the mysteries of the Craffc . Routine work then commenced . Some resignations were announced , and a candidate was proposed for initiation at tho next meeting . Hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . The banquet was served under the superintendence of Bro . A . Begbie , whose efforts wero thoroughly appreciated by all assembled . Pre .
vions to the removal of the cloth grace was sung . Tho W . M . then rose to give the first toast , Tho Queen and the Craft . Bro . Rothschild al ' uded to Hor Majesty as the Patroness of our Order and spoke in felicitous terms of the interest she displayed in the welfare of the Craft and of her subjects generally . The National Anthem was sung , and then the Wor . Master offered the second toast . The
health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master tho Prince of Wales , This was enthusiastically received , and after a song tho W . M gave the health of the Pro Grand Master . A glee— " Mynheer Van Dunck "—was now sung by tho musical party , and then came the toast of the Depnty Grand Master and tho rest of the Grand Officers . With it was associated the name of Bro . D . Clarke P . M . P . G . S .
After a song by Bro . J . W . Chapman , Bro . Clarke replied . He spoke of the zeal displayed by the Grand Officers . Personally ho felt a deep interest in the present assembly , as his nephew was a member of the Lodge . The ballad , " Thou art so near , and yet so far , " was here sang by Bro . Arthur Millward , who ably acquitted himself . The health of the Initiate was given by the W . M . As Bro . Clarke
had just now remarked , the Crusaders was but a young Lodge , yet he ( the W . M . ) flattered himself it had received into its ranks men who had displayed great energy to promote the welfare of the Order . Bro . Shroeder , from the recommendations he had bronght with him , would be heartily well received in the Lodge . He ( the Wor . shipful Master ) had great pleasure iu proposing his health . After
a pianoforte solo by Bro . Henry Tinney , Bro . Shroeder replied . Ho regretted—through not being master of the English language —his inability to make himself so thoroughly understood as he could desire . However , of this he could assnre them one and all , he would strive to carry out the principles that he had been innoculated with that evening , and he trusted they would be carried out to the satisfaction of all . Bro . Simmonds now rose to
propose the health of the W . M . Bro . Rothschild had already distinguished himself as W . M . of the Finsbury Park Lodge , and all were assured he would faithfully carry out bis duties as W . M . of the Crusaders . After a part song—which we have no desire to hear again—the W . M . replied . He thanked all for the way they had received the toast . The Finsbury Park was his mother Lodge ; ho
was a Founder of the Crusaders , and he would ever strive to advance its interests . After a song by Bro . Mnllord , the W . M . proposed tho health of Bro . Simmonds , the I . P . M . and Installing Officer of the day . As an old friend of Bro . Simmonds , he scarcely felt justified in too loudly singing his praises ; but tho I . P . M . was well known to the members , who were quite capable of estimating at its true value
tho services he had rendered to the Lodge . The W . M . then presented Bro . Simmonds with the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him . Bro . Simmonds acknowledged the honour done him . His bnsiness avocations prevented bis attending as regularly os he could have desired , but he was gratified to know that his efforts had been appreciated . He hud
done all he conld , and if he had given satisfaction , it could but be gratifying to him . The jewel he should always prize ; ifc wonld remind him of a very happy timo spent in the Crusaders Lodge . The next toast was that of the Visitors . The W . M . gave all a hearty welcome ; he assured them the Lodge was pleased to see them . After the madrigal , " Come let us join the roundelay , " Bro . Baker W . M . 188
replied . Bro . Finney , who had previously exercised his musical ability to the gratification of the brethren , again delighted the audience by a masterly performance on tho pianoforte . The Masonic Charities were next commended to the consideration of the brethren . The W . M . directed attention to the provision made by the Lodge , whereby a portion of its receipts was set aside to help to sustain
the Institutions in their present state of efficiency . After a song by Bro . Potter , Bro . Terry , Sec . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , replied : As the Consecrating Officer , and ho might say the sponsor of the Lodge , he naturally felt a deep interest in its welfare . He congratulated the members on the consistent way in which they had hitherto supported the Charities Bro . Terry recounted what was bad
being done by tho Scholastic Institutions ; what success attended tho Institntion for the education of onr destitute g irls-With pride he referred to the success achieved by the pupils of the Boys' School , who had so ably distinguished themselves at the University Examinations . Bro . Terry then made allusion to the qualifications necessary to be brought forward by applicants for the benefits
of the Benevolent Asylum . Ho then stated what was required to maintain tho several Institutions in their presort state of efficiency-He outlined his present position , and compared it with how it had stood a few years since . He then made an urgent appeal on behalf o his Institution , and in conclusion thanked all for the support they ha
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETNGS , & c .
PORTLAND LODGE . No . ( 537 STOKE-ON-TRENT
rniTE annual festival of St . John was held ou Thursday last , v . t the J- Town ITall , Stoke-on-Trent . The Lndgo was opened at 3 p . m ., when many brethren wore present , including visitors , for the purpose of installi ' ii ! , 'Bro . David Smith os W . M . for the ensning year , viz : — Bros . W . T . Beetenson W . M ., Etl . Roberts I . P . M ., David Smith S . W ., John Perkins J . W ., J . W . Thomas P . M . Treasnrer , D . H .
Dunning Sec , H . C . Faran P . M . D . C , Thos . Stnbbs S . D ., Jos . Raker J . D ., Jas . Eardlev acting T . G ., Thos . Bakoweli Steward , Richd . Tootii P . M . P . P . G . Reg " , Thos . Uuwin P . P . G . Purs ., W . T . Copeland P . M ., Sam Smith P . M ., Theo . Hemmings Organist , Alfred Kingston Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Foster Gongh D . P . G . M . North Staffordshire , Wm . Cartwright P . M . 460 P . P . G . S . W . and Prov . G .
Sec , Thos . Taylor P . P . G . S . W ., H . Newlond 460 , E . V . Greatbatch I . G . 418 , Tnnnicliffo 418 , H . Taplay 1076 , F . Gee 637 and Tonkinson 451 . The Installing Masters were Bros . W . T . Beetenson W . M . assisted by Ed . Roberts I . P . M ., II . 0 . Faram , S . Smith and J . W . Thomas . The ceremony was gone through in a most impressive manner . Tho newly installed Master proceeded with tho appointment of his Officers ,
the several collars wero distributed as follows , viz . —Brothers John Perkins S . W ., D . H . Dunning J . W ., Thos . Bakoweli Sec , Rev . J . Westbnry Chaplain , Ed . Roberts P . M . Treasurer , S . Smith P . M . D . C , Thos . Stnbbs S . D ., Jos . Baker J . D ., J . W . Gimson I . G ., Geo . Fleet Steward , Eardley Steward , Theo . Hemmings Organist , Alfred Kingston Tyler ; after which the D . P . G . M ., in an eloquent
address to tho Lodge , complimented tho Installing Master on tho creditable manner he had performed the ceremony , and also the Officers for their system and ability in conducting the formalities . Tho Brethren then adjourned to the North Staffordshire Hotel , where nn excellent banquet was prepared in Bro . Patzer's nsual style . Tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . David Smith ) occupied the chair .
After tho Loyal toasts had been given , that of tho Right Hon . and Right Worshipful the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M . of England was received with acclamation . Bro . Copeland P . M ., iu proposing the health of W . Bro . Foster Gough D . P . G . M . of North Staffordshire , expressed the sentiments of the brethren when he referred to the satisfaction which the Lodge had felt at tho visit made that day , and
hoped it would be an omen of good fortune generally to the Lodge . Tho toast was enthusiastically received , and , in the absence of Bro . Gough , who was obliged to leave to attend another Masonic meeting in another part of tho province , was responded to by Bros . Tooth P . M . P . P . G . R . Thos . Taylor P . P . G J . W ., J . W . Thomas P . P . G . Standard Bearer . Bro . Samuel Smith P . BI . then proposed the health
of the W . M ., and in doing so dwelt npon tho pleasure it had afforded him to take part in the ceremony of installing a Brother initiated by himself , and augured a successful and happy year . The toast was responded to in very appropriate terms by the W . M . Bro . D . H . Dunning J . W . gave the Masonic Charities , and observed how prominent a part the Portland Lodge had taken for some years in aiding the
Provincial Charities , while he hoped that future aid v / ould be still further increased . The toast was ably responded to by Bro . R . Tooth . The health of the I . P . M . was given in eulogistic terfns by Bro . Ed . Roberts P . M . In replying , Bro . Beetenson said that , as the son of a Mason who had years before occupied a prominent position in the Portland Lodge , it had been his ardent wish not merely to retain his
own reputation as W . M ., bat to dohononr to his father ' s memory , and to those worthy Masons who bad preceded him in the chair . The Lodge had , during his year , prospered iu a marked manner , and had shown the harmonious character of its proceedings by tbe resolution it had that day unanimously passed authorising application for a new Lodge in a suburb of the town , to be named the Minerva , a Lodge
which would mainly bo composed of active brethren belonging to 637 . He felt no fear of opposition from the new Lodge , nor did he believe that the parent Lodge would decrease in its prosperity through the new comer . He trusted the W . M . wonld have as pleasant a Lodge to rule over as he had experienced , and ifc wonld bo still one of his first principles to promote in every way the comfort , progress and success
of his mother Lodge . The remaining toasts were , the Past Masters , proposed by Bro . Perkins S . W ., and responded to by Bro . J . W . Thomas . The Visiting Brethren , by Bro . Ashwell , and responded to by Bros . Greatbatch , Gee , and Tonkinson . The Officers , by Bro . J . Shenton , and responded to by Bro . Bakewell Sec . The Tyler ' s toast bronght one of tho most successful meetings to a happy termination .
THE CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677
THE annnal meeting took place on Wednesday , 19 th instant , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct . Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Simmonds , who was well supported by the members . All the Officers were present , and the attendance was further strengthened by the following , among other , Visitors : —Bros . H . Hollis P . M . 167 , Mullord W . M . 1288 , T . Press P . M . 1695 , W . Iron
J . W . 1579 , H . Tinney 1319 , J . F . Rothschild 1288 , J . J . Goodel 580 , E . Bowyer P . M . 1580 P . P . G . S . W . Herts , J . Quitman P . M . 538 , W . Best S . D . 1288 , H . T . Wolters P . M . 538 , W . S . Cooke 25 , G . W . Taylor P . M . 917 , Charles Hammond W . S . 820 , A . Bonner 1444 , John Walker P . M . 27 , D . Clarke P . M . 21 , W . W . Burrow ' s 1364 , R . J .
Tavlor P . M . 144 , H . C . Thompson 4 , W . Bristo P . M . 1364 , H . J . T . Gale 1107 , R . Baker W . M . 188 , E . Woodman I . G . 1897 , H . J . Moxon P . M . 1154 , B . J . Davis 1278 , S . Balls P . M . 12 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , J . W . Chapman J . W . 1922 , Samuel Goode 12 S 8 ,
G . W . Evans 1632 , R . V . Davies 1695 , G . A . Potter 1580 . Lodge was formally opened at four o'clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was next presented , this proved the Lodge was in a sound condition ; it was accepted , and ordered to bo recorded on the minutes . Tbo W . M , elect .
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Bro . F . S . Rothschild , was then introduced by Bro . P . M . Maples ; Bro . Simmonds , who throughout ably conducted the ceremony , then administered the obligation to the candidate . A Board of Installed Masters—on this occasion au exceptionally strong one—was opened , and the part of the ceremony pertaining to their exalted rank was completed . On tho readmission of the brethren below the degree of
Installed Master , the new W . M . wns sainted . Tho Officers were then invested , as follows : —Bros . A . Millward S . W ., G . H . Calderwood J . W ., J . Maples P . M . Treasurer , J . G . Defriez P . M . Secretary , J . Pigott P . M . S . D ., R . D . Cummings J . D ., W . Goode I . G ., F . Goode Director of Ceremonies , A . Goode Assistant Director of Ceremonies , S . Rnshton Organist , Hunter P . M . W . S ., T . W . Gilbert A . W . S .
Tho way in which Bro . Simmonds delivered the several addresses waa mnch applauded , and ho was heartily congratulated on taking hia seat as Immediate Past Master . Earlier in the evening the ballot had been taken for Mr Ferdinand Schroeder , who was proposed as a candidate for initiation by Bro . Gnrrad , seconded by Bro . Farr . The brethren were unanimous in favour of this gentleman , and he
was now admitted and initiated into the mysteries of the Craffc . Routine work then commenced . Some resignations were announced , and a candidate was proposed for initiation at tho next meeting . Hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . The banquet was served under the superintendence of Bro . A . Begbie , whose efforts wero thoroughly appreciated by all assembled . Pre .
vions to the removal of the cloth grace was sung . Tho W . M . then rose to give the first toast , Tho Queen and the Craft . Bro . Rothschild al ' uded to Hor Majesty as the Patroness of our Order and spoke in felicitous terms of the interest she displayed in the welfare of the Craft and of her subjects generally . The National Anthem was sung , and then the Wor . Master offered the second toast . The
health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master tho Prince of Wales , This was enthusiastically received , and after a song tho W . M gave the health of the Pro Grand Master . A glee— " Mynheer Van Dunck "—was now sung by tho musical party , and then came the toast of the Depnty Grand Master and tho rest of the Grand Officers . With it was associated the name of Bro . D . Clarke P . M . P . G . S .
After a song by Bro . J . W . Chapman , Bro . Clarke replied . He spoke of the zeal displayed by the Grand Officers . Personally ho felt a deep interest in the present assembly , as his nephew was a member of the Lodge . The ballad , " Thou art so near , and yet so far , " was here sang by Bro . Arthur Millward , who ably acquitted himself . The health of the Initiate was given by the W . M . As Bro . Clarke
had just now remarked , the Crusaders was but a young Lodge , yet he ( the W . M . ) flattered himself it had received into its ranks men who had displayed great energy to promote the welfare of the Order . Bro . Shroeder , from the recommendations he had bronght with him , would be heartily well received in the Lodge . He ( the Wor . shipful Master ) had great pleasure iu proposing his health . After
a pianoforte solo by Bro . Henry Tinney , Bro . Shroeder replied . Ho regretted—through not being master of the English language —his inability to make himself so thoroughly understood as he could desire . However , of this he could assnre them one and all , he would strive to carry out the principles that he had been innoculated with that evening , and he trusted they would be carried out to the satisfaction of all . Bro . Simmonds now rose to
propose the health of the W . M . Bro . Rothschild had already distinguished himself as W . M . of the Finsbury Park Lodge , and all were assured he would faithfully carry out bis duties as W . M . of the Crusaders . After a part song—which we have no desire to hear again—the W . M . replied . He thanked all for the way they had received the toast . The Finsbury Park was his mother Lodge ; ho
was a Founder of the Crusaders , and he would ever strive to advance its interests . After a song by Bro . Mnllord , the W . M . proposed tho health of Bro . Simmonds , the I . P . M . and Installing Officer of the day . As an old friend of Bro . Simmonds , he scarcely felt justified in too loudly singing his praises ; but tho I . P . M . was well known to the members , who were quite capable of estimating at its true value
tho services he had rendered to the Lodge . The W . M . then presented Bro . Simmonds with the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted to him . Bro . Simmonds acknowledged the honour done him . His bnsiness avocations prevented bis attending as regularly os he could have desired , but he was gratified to know that his efforts had been appreciated . He hud
done all he conld , and if he had given satisfaction , it could but be gratifying to him . The jewel he should always prize ; ifc wonld remind him of a very happy timo spent in the Crusaders Lodge . The next toast was that of the Visitors . The W . M . gave all a hearty welcome ; he assured them the Lodge was pleased to see them . After the madrigal , " Come let us join the roundelay , " Bro . Baker W . M . 188
replied . Bro . Finney , who had previously exercised his musical ability to the gratification of the brethren , again delighted the audience by a masterly performance on tho pianoforte . The Masonic Charities were next commended to the consideration of the brethren . The W . M . directed attention to the provision made by the Lodge , whereby a portion of its receipts was set aside to help to sustain
the Institutions in their present state of efficiency . After a song by Bro . Potter , Bro . Terry , Sec . of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , replied : As the Consecrating Officer , and ho might say the sponsor of the Lodge , he naturally felt a deep interest in its welfare . He congratulated the members on the consistent way in which they had hitherto supported the Charities Bro . Terry recounted what was bad
being done by tho Scholastic Institutions ; what success attended tho Institntion for the education of onr destitute g irls-With pride he referred to the success achieved by the pupils of the Boys' School , who had so ably distinguished themselves at the University Examinations . Bro . Terry then made allusion to the qualifications necessary to be brought forward by applicants for the benefits
of the Benevolent Asylum . Ho then stated what was required to maintain tho several Institutions in their presort state of efficiency-He outlined his present position , and compared it with how it had stood a few years since . He then made an urgent appeal on behalf o his Institution , and in conclusion thanked all for the support they ha