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gant management , mentioning thafc a committee had been appointed to make an investigation with respect to the management of the Boys ' Sohool . During the whole course of the inquiry the figures whioh he had published were never challenged , and the Secretary said he could nofc deny their accuracy . If the result of the inquiry should be that
only one extra boy could be educated for the money raised , some good would result from fcheir labours . Bro . Windle , who responded , observed that the whole of the Masons of the country were indebted to Bros . Tunnicliff and Greatbaoh for the services whioh they had rendered in relation to the Boya' Sohool . Since he had been their
Charity Representative he had sent np—in 1886 , £ 48 12 s ; in 1887 , £ 54 3 s j in 1888 , £ 52 16 s . The amonnt raised for the Staffordshire Masonio Charitable Association from the commencement to 1887 was . 8733 14 s—namely , £ 586 16 s for the A Fund and £ 148 18 s for the
B Fund . The Menturia was the second Lodge in Staffordshire with regard to the amonnt raised for the Charities . Dnring dinner instrumental music waa supplied , and afterwards a pianoforte solo was given by Miss Hampton . Several brethren contributed some capital Tooal music .
ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE , No . 976 .
THE annual festival of this Lodge took place on the 6 bh instant , when Bro . W . Moody W . M . elect waa installed by Bro . Elae D . P . G . M . Somerset . There was a large attendance of members of the Lodge and visiting brethren . The W . M . invested the following Officers-. —Bros . Palmer I . P . M ., Buckley S . W ., Phippen J . W .,
Austen Chaplain , E . R . Hayter P . M . 976 P . P . G . O . Somerset Trea surer , Clarke Secretary , T . G . Vincent P . M . 976 P . P . G . D . C . Somer tefc D . C , Cruse S . D ., White J . D ., J . W . Pearce Organist , Creed I . G , Shaw and Bowring Stewards , and Swain Tyler .
ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766
THE installation meeting was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . Frank Matthews W . M ., who waa well supported by his Paat Masters and Officers . Among the Visitors were Bros . H . Jones 193 , J . Smith P . M . 193 , S . Smither W . M . elect 193 , H . Busbridge 1589 , A . J . Budd 1446 , James F . Haskins Organist 1364 , E . Moffafcfc 2266 , J . Smith
P . M . 45 , 0 . Elledge 1524 , W . Barnett , J . Page 1288 , J . Chillingworth P . M . 1228 , J . A . Robson P . M . 1445 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The Audit Committee ' s report waa received and adopted . The feature of the evening was then proceeded with . Brother Joseph Cox was
presented aa Worshipful Master elect , and duly installed into the chair by his predecessor , Brother Frank Matthews . The following Officers were appointed and invested : —Bros . H . J . Thrower S . W ., L . A . Harrison J . W ., W . H . Brand P . M . 1524 Treasurer , C F . Barham P . M . Secretary , W . Beasley S . D ., J . W . Griffiths J . D ., H . J .
Scott I . G ., S . Batcheler D . C , W . Shurmnr P . M . 1471 and F . Meriton Stewards , and J . Very Tyler . Brother Louie Stean delivered the firsfc and third addresses , and Brother Clarke P . G . Pursuivant rendered fche second . The W . Master in presenting Bro . Matthews with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , congratulated him upon having been
the tenth Master of the Lodge . The I . P . M . was ono of the first initiates who had worked np to the position of the chair . The members were well content with the manner in which he had carried out his work , and had done well in acknowledging his valuable services by presenting him with a jewel , inscribed with the good wishes of
the brethren . Bro . Matthews , having briefly returned thanks , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet , the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Wm . Clarke P . G . P . responded for Tbe Grand Officers ; he should be wanting in his duty if he did not do his best in replying , The Pro G . M .
waa one who was always received in a body of Masons with that pleasure they all felt towards the position he occupied ; he was a working Mason , ever ready to study the welfare and best interests of the Craft . That day was the birthday of tho Earl of Lathom , which fact was an incentive to receive the toasfc in a very hearty
manner . The Grand Officers would endeavour to uphold the prestige of Grand Lodge and assist in tho government of the Order . At the nexfc Communication they would have the honour of re-electing the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and there was also another office for disposal—and he hoped always
wonld be—that of Grand Treasurer . He had taken a great interest since the first election for the latter office , and was one of the few Grand Officers who voted for the change . He trusted he should be with them for many years , and should always do his best to assist the Lodge . Bro . Frank Matthews I . P . M . said ifc was his privilege
and pleasure to have to propose the health of the W . Master . Bro . Cox was so well known to the members and visitors , and so highly appreciated by all , that it required few words from him on the snbject . The W . M . was an old Mason , of 18 or 19 years' standing , who went into their Lodge ns a founder , and who had worked hard as the
Secretary for many years . The services rendered by Bro . Cox had been highly spoken of in pastyears , and he ( the I . P . M . ) would simply wish him a successful term of of office , aud was convinced that the members would rally round him to ensure thafc success . Bro . Joseph Cox said he had to acknowledge the kind manner in whioh the I . P . M .
had proposed , and the brethren had received the toast . It was quite true , as the I . P . M . had observed , that he was not altogether a young Mason , and ifc was , perhaps , nofc to his credit thafc he had not reached the chair before . In the proper course , he ought to have arrived at his present position at a somewhat earlier period in his Masonic
experience ; but , for various reasons , until this present Lodge was formed—when he had the honour of b . i .. ™ ono of its Founders—he did not work up for office . Aa tha brethren had been so kind as to place him in tho chair , he should liko to s . y thab ifc would ba his desire to be ablo to conduct the business of thia Lodge
in some approach to the manner in which ifc had been conducted by the array of Past Masters ba saw on his left . Although he had not worked up to the chair until the present time , he had a great regard for tho principles and doctrines of Freemasonry . Ifc seemed to him that Masonry stood alone in some of ifcs features , and
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certainly there was one aspect that was very grateful to his mind , and he believed every Mason would agree with him , that they owed an allegiance to the Almighty Father , the Great Architect of the Universe . That carried with ib another idea , and thafc waa that with a common Fatherhood , there must of necessity , be a strong bond of
brotherhood among Masons . He supposed they were privileged iu this respect , because when they were gathered together , whatever opinions they held they never allowed either the conflicting opinions of the political world or their various ideas in regard to their religious duties to mar the harmouy of their gatherings . This was a great
advantage , and if they carried out , as they should do , those great principles of piety and virtue on which the Order was founded , they were bound to become better men ; their families were bound to be better , and the community in which they moved and mankind afc large must be fche better for tbe true principles of Masonry . These
things seemed worthy of mention on tbe present occasion , and he hoped thafc the members of fche Lodge , while he had the hononr to fill the chair , would not fail to observe those principles , and show kindly feeling to each other , and thus prove thafc fcheir professions were nofc mere words upon fcheir lips , bufc thafc they also had a place in their
hearts . He thanked fche brethren for the honour done him in electing him W . M ., and trusted thafc hia term of office would be a prosperous year in the history of their Lodge . Installing Master , Bro . Matthew , I . P . M ., waa next given in felicitous terms by the Worshipful Master , and briefly acknowledged by the I . P . M ., aftor which the W . M .
proposed the Past Masters , whom he characterised as the veterans who had borne the heat and burden of the day . The members were at all times pleased to give honour to brethren who had filled the chair , and who by fcheir experience were enabled to assist materially in conducting the affairs of the Lodge . The I . P . M . was the latest addition
to their ranks , while at their head was Bro . Louis Stean , the Father of the Lodge , whom they were pleased to see so hale and hearty . Brother Barr was one of the founders and an early Master , who continued to take a great interest in the Lodge . Bro . Barham P . M . and Secretary had nofc only passed the chair in their Lodge , but also in
another , wherein he rendered valuable assistance . Bro . Benjamin was known as a good worker . Bro . Funston had the honour of being the first initiate of fche Lodge who had worked up to the position of Worshipful Master . Bros . E . Walker and Drysdale were also esteemed P . M . ' s , the latter being another initiate of fche Lodge . The membera
would heartily drink the toasb of the Past Masters , wishing them health and prosperity and many years fco be present fco assist in the work . Bro . Stean , in reply , said he felt proud , aa tho first W . M . of fche Lodge , fco see the progress made and fche assistance they had rendered to the Charities during fche ten years in had been in
existence . Bros . Smith Past Master 193 , Chillingworth Past Master 1228 , J . Smith P . M . 45 , and others , responded to the toast of tbe Visitors , acknowledging the hospitable and hearty manner in whioh they had been received . The Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers , having been duly given and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the
proceedings . A selection of music was given under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , Mus . Doo ., to whose finished musical accompaniments the success of the installation ceremony waa also partly dne .
Signor Alberto , 1685 , one of tho visitors , kindly entertained the brethren a full half-hour with some exceedingly clever illusions . The occasion was voted successful and enjoyable all round , and it may be hoped thafc fche Lodge will continue to prosper .
The December meeting of the Board of Benevolence took place on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Robert Grey P . G . D ., President , presiding . Bros . James Brett and C . A . Cottebrune occupied their respective chairs . Bros .
Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke G . Secretary , A . A . Pendlebury Assistant G . Secretary , W . Dodd , and W . H . Lee wero the representatives from Grand Secretary ' s office . There were also present Bros . Binckes , Roebuck , Brown , Taylor , Mercer , Garrod , Hopekirk , Britten , Woodward , Matthews , Dairy , Cull , Bywater , Hogard , Haslip , Tidmarsb , McClelland , Szlumper , Casely , Tomkins , Stokes , Vohmann , Carey , Older , Pullen , Lee , Massey , Paas , Low , Thomas , Langley , Hooper , Unite , Grove , Marsh , Kempton , Herbert
Forge , Wicks , Alcock , Finlay , Haslett , Crook , Bilby , Dodson , Hill , Brown , Tongue , Bird , and Sadler G . Tyler . The brethren confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at the November meeting to the amount
of £ 400 . The new list comprised the names of 47 candidates . Two of the cases were dismissed , and three were deferred , being incomplete . The remainder were relieved
with a total sum of £$ 67 . This was composed of five recommendations to Grand Lodge of £ 50 each , four to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of £ 40 , and six of £ 30 .
There were thirteen grants of £ 20 , tan of £ 10 , three of £ 5
and one of £ 2 . The work of the Board of Benevolence for the year shows a total amount granted of £ 11 , 468 . Unfortunately this has entailed the selling of stock to the tune of £ 9000 . Before the Board commenced its business on Wednesday it was £ 1 , 100 in debt .
A CARD . —AN IMPOKTAXT DISCOVERY is announced iu the "Paris Figaro , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhaustion , and kindred complaints . This discovery waa made by a missionary in Old Mexico ; ifc saved him from a miserable existence ;
and premature decay . The Rev . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbury Mansions , Blo . imsbury Square , London , W . C , will send the prescription , fro-3 of charge , on receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .
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gant management , mentioning thafc a committee had been appointed to make an investigation with respect to the management of the Boys ' Sohool . During the whole course of the inquiry the figures whioh he had published were never challenged , and the Secretary said he could nofc deny their accuracy . If the result of the inquiry should be that
only one extra boy could be educated for the money raised , some good would result from fcheir labours . Bro . Windle , who responded , observed that the whole of the Masons of the country were indebted to Bros . Tunnicliff and Greatbaoh for the services whioh they had rendered in relation to the Boya' Sohool . Since he had been their
Charity Representative he had sent np—in 1886 , £ 48 12 s ; in 1887 , £ 54 3 s j in 1888 , £ 52 16 s . The amonnt raised for the Staffordshire Masonio Charitable Association from the commencement to 1887 was . 8733 14 s—namely , £ 586 16 s for the A Fund and £ 148 18 s for the
B Fund . The Menturia was the second Lodge in Staffordshire with regard to the amonnt raised for the Charities . Dnring dinner instrumental music waa supplied , and afterwards a pianoforte solo was given by Miss Hampton . Several brethren contributed some capital Tooal music .
ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE , No . 976 .
THE annual festival of this Lodge took place on the 6 bh instant , when Bro . W . Moody W . M . elect waa installed by Bro . Elae D . P . G . M . Somerset . There was a large attendance of members of the Lodge and visiting brethren . The W . M . invested the following Officers-. —Bros . Palmer I . P . M ., Buckley S . W ., Phippen J . W .,
Austen Chaplain , E . R . Hayter P . M . 976 P . P . G . O . Somerset Trea surer , Clarke Secretary , T . G . Vincent P . M . 976 P . P . G . D . C . Somer tefc D . C , Cruse S . D ., White J . D ., J . W . Pearce Organist , Creed I . G , Shaw and Bowring Stewards , and Swain Tyler .
ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766
THE installation meeting was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . Frank Matthews W . M ., who waa well supported by his Paat Masters and Officers . Among the Visitors were Bros . H . Jones 193 , J . Smith P . M . 193 , S . Smither W . M . elect 193 , H . Busbridge 1589 , A . J . Budd 1446 , James F . Haskins Organist 1364 , E . Moffafcfc 2266 , J . Smith
P . M . 45 , 0 . Elledge 1524 , W . Barnett , J . Page 1288 , J . Chillingworth P . M . 1228 , J . A . Robson P . M . 1445 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The Audit Committee ' s report waa received and adopted . The feature of the evening was then proceeded with . Brother Joseph Cox was
presented aa Worshipful Master elect , and duly installed into the chair by his predecessor , Brother Frank Matthews . The following Officers were appointed and invested : —Bros . H . J . Thrower S . W ., L . A . Harrison J . W ., W . H . Brand P . M . 1524 Treasurer , C F . Barham P . M . Secretary , W . Beasley S . D ., J . W . Griffiths J . D ., H . J .
Scott I . G ., S . Batcheler D . C , W . Shurmnr P . M . 1471 and F . Meriton Stewards , and J . Very Tyler . Brother Louie Stean delivered the firsfc and third addresses , and Brother Clarke P . G . Pursuivant rendered fche second . The W . Master in presenting Bro . Matthews with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , congratulated him upon having been
the tenth Master of the Lodge . The I . P . M . was ono of the first initiates who had worked np to the position of the chair . The members were well content with the manner in which he had carried out his work , and had done well in acknowledging his valuable services by presenting him with a jewel , inscribed with the good wishes of
the brethren . Bro . Matthews , having briefly returned thanks , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet , the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Wm . Clarke P . G . P . responded for Tbe Grand Officers ; he should be wanting in his duty if he did not do his best in replying , The Pro G . M .
waa one who was always received in a body of Masons with that pleasure they all felt towards the position he occupied ; he was a working Mason , ever ready to study the welfare and best interests of the Craft . That day was the birthday of tho Earl of Lathom , which fact was an incentive to receive the toasfc in a very hearty
manner . The Grand Officers would endeavour to uphold the prestige of Grand Lodge and assist in tho government of the Order . At the nexfc Communication they would have the honour of re-electing the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and there was also another office for disposal—and he hoped always
wonld be—that of Grand Treasurer . He had taken a great interest since the first election for the latter office , and was one of the few Grand Officers who voted for the change . He trusted he should be with them for many years , and should always do his best to assist the Lodge . Bro . Frank Matthews I . P . M . said ifc was his privilege
and pleasure to have to propose the health of the W . Master . Bro . Cox was so well known to the members and visitors , and so highly appreciated by all , that it required few words from him on the snbject . The W . M . was an old Mason , of 18 or 19 years' standing , who went into their Lodge ns a founder , and who had worked hard as the
Secretary for many years . The services rendered by Bro . Cox had been highly spoken of in pastyears , and he ( the I . P . M . ) would simply wish him a successful term of of office , aud was convinced that the members would rally round him to ensure thafc success . Bro . Joseph Cox said he had to acknowledge the kind manner in whioh the I . P . M .
had proposed , and the brethren had received the toast . It was quite true , as the I . P . M . had observed , that he was not altogether a young Mason , and ifc was , perhaps , nofc to his credit thafc he had not reached the chair before . In the proper course , he ought to have arrived at his present position at a somewhat earlier period in his Masonic
experience ; but , for various reasons , until this present Lodge was formed—when he had the honour of b . i .. ™ ono of its Founders—he did not work up for office . Aa tha brethren had been so kind as to place him in tho chair , he should liko to s . y thab ifc would ba his desire to be ablo to conduct the business of thia Lodge
in some approach to the manner in which ifc had been conducted by the array of Past Masters ba saw on his left . Although he had not worked up to the chair until the present time , he had a great regard for tho principles and doctrines of Freemasonry . Ifc seemed to him that Masonry stood alone in some of ifcs features , and
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certainly there was one aspect that was very grateful to his mind , and he believed every Mason would agree with him , that they owed an allegiance to the Almighty Father , the Great Architect of the Universe . That carried with ib another idea , and thafc waa that with a common Fatherhood , there must of necessity , be a strong bond of
brotherhood among Masons . He supposed they were privileged iu this respect , because when they were gathered together , whatever opinions they held they never allowed either the conflicting opinions of the political world or their various ideas in regard to their religious duties to mar the harmouy of their gatherings . This was a great
advantage , and if they carried out , as they should do , those great principles of piety and virtue on which the Order was founded , they were bound to become better men ; their families were bound to be better , and the community in which they moved and mankind afc large must be fche better for tbe true principles of Masonry . These
things seemed worthy of mention on tbe present occasion , and he hoped thafc the members of fche Lodge , while he had the hononr to fill the chair , would not fail to observe those principles , and show kindly feeling to each other , and thus prove thafc fcheir professions were nofc mere words upon fcheir lips , bufc thafc they also had a place in their
hearts . He thanked fche brethren for the honour done him in electing him W . M ., and trusted thafc hia term of office would be a prosperous year in the history of their Lodge . Installing Master , Bro . Matthew , I . P . M ., waa next given in felicitous terms by the Worshipful Master , and briefly acknowledged by the I . P . M ., aftor which the W . M .
proposed the Past Masters , whom he characterised as the veterans who had borne the heat and burden of the day . The members were at all times pleased to give honour to brethren who had filled the chair , and who by fcheir experience were enabled to assist materially in conducting the affairs of the Lodge . The I . P . M . was the latest addition
to their ranks , while at their head was Bro . Louis Stean , the Father of the Lodge , whom they were pleased to see so hale and hearty . Brother Barr was one of the founders and an early Master , who continued to take a great interest in the Lodge . Bro . Barham P . M . and Secretary had nofc only passed the chair in their Lodge , but also in
another , wherein he rendered valuable assistance . Bro . Benjamin was known as a good worker . Bro . Funston had the honour of being the first initiate of fche Lodge who had worked up to the position of Worshipful Master . Bros . E . Walker and Drysdale were also esteemed P . M . ' s , the latter being another initiate of fche Lodge . The membera
would heartily drink the toasb of the Past Masters , wishing them health and prosperity and many years fco be present fco assist in the work . Bro . Stean , in reply , said he felt proud , aa tho first W . M . of fche Lodge , fco see the progress made and fche assistance they had rendered to the Charities during fche ten years in had been in
existence . Bros . Smith Past Master 193 , Chillingworth Past Master 1228 , J . Smith P . M . 45 , and others , responded to the toast of tbe Visitors , acknowledging the hospitable and hearty manner in whioh they had been received . The Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers , having been duly given and responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the
proceedings . A selection of music was given under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , Mus . Doo ., to whose finished musical accompaniments the success of the installation ceremony waa also partly dne .
Signor Alberto , 1685 , one of tho visitors , kindly entertained the brethren a full half-hour with some exceedingly clever illusions . The occasion was voted successful and enjoyable all round , and it may be hoped thafc fche Lodge will continue to prosper .
The December meeting of the Board of Benevolence took place on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Robert Grey P . G . D ., President , presiding . Bros . James Brett and C . A . Cottebrune occupied their respective chairs . Bros .
Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke G . Secretary , A . A . Pendlebury Assistant G . Secretary , W . Dodd , and W . H . Lee wero the representatives from Grand Secretary ' s office . There were also present Bros . Binckes , Roebuck , Brown , Taylor , Mercer , Garrod , Hopekirk , Britten , Woodward , Matthews , Dairy , Cull , Bywater , Hogard , Haslip , Tidmarsb , McClelland , Szlumper , Casely , Tomkins , Stokes , Vohmann , Carey , Older , Pullen , Lee , Massey , Paas , Low , Thomas , Langley , Hooper , Unite , Grove , Marsh , Kempton , Herbert
Forge , Wicks , Alcock , Finlay , Haslett , Crook , Bilby , Dodson , Hill , Brown , Tongue , Bird , and Sadler G . Tyler . The brethren confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at the November meeting to the amount
of £ 400 . The new list comprised the names of 47 candidates . Two of the cases were dismissed , and three were deferred , being incomplete . The remainder were relieved
with a total sum of £$ 67 . This was composed of five recommendations to Grand Lodge of £ 50 each , four to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of £ 40 , and six of £ 30 .
There were thirteen grants of £ 20 , tan of £ 10 , three of £ 5
and one of £ 2 . The work of the Board of Benevolence for the year shows a total amount granted of £ 11 , 468 . Unfortunately this has entailed the selling of stock to the tune of £ 9000 . Before the Board commenced its business on Wednesday it was £ 1 , 100 in debt .
A CARD . —AN IMPOKTAXT DISCOVERY is announced iu the "Paris Figaro , " of a valuable remedy for nervous debility , physical exhaustion , and kindred complaints . This discovery waa made by a missionary in Old Mexico ; ifc saved him from a miserable existence ;
and premature decay . The Rev . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbury Mansions , Blo . imsbury Square , London , W . C , will send the prescription , fro-3 of charge , on receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope . Mention this paper .