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The Jubilee Commemoration.
ever occur again in our history . We heard at first some suggestion that the New Agricultural Hall at Kensington , more familiarly known as " Olympia , " should be the locale of thp jraHieriner ; bnt we suppose there are reasons
fni * cer-tvrinsr the meeting at the place in which our Most Worshipfnl Grand Master was installed with such glorious pomp and circumstance twelve years ago . How many of us have still lingering in our minds the
feeling of disappointment experienced by the brethren wbo were then unable to gain admission to the Albert Hall , the fact being that the building was utterly inadequate to the accommodation of the whole of the brethren who were
desirous of witnessing that splendid spectacle ? When it is considered that since 1875 Freemasonry has made gigantic strides , not only in influence and importance , but also in numbers , it can readily be imagined how much
more wide-spread will be the disappointment produced by a similar inability to gratify the wishes of all those who desire to participate in the Commemoration Festival . If we remember rightly , the full complement that could be
accommodated in the Albert Hall , on the day of His Royal Highness ' s installation was seven thousand ; but , great as that nnmber appeared at the time , there were hundreds , if not thousands , who strove in vain to participate in those
gorgeous proceedings . How many more , therefore , will be involuntarily excluded from the approaching Festival , taking into consideration the great number of Lodges that have sprung into existence since the Prince's accession to
office ? Ifc is within the bounds of possibility that even yet some means may be devised to meet this difficulty , and we sincerely hope such may be the case , as it is pretty certain there are in the country double seven thousand
who would gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of being present , not merely for the sake of witnessing the spectacle itself , but with the comfortable knowledge that they were assisting the cause of Charity , which is so near
to the heart of every Freemason . A most sensible and reasonable suggestion comes from the Most Worshipful Grand Master , namely that the Resolution of Congratulation to be voted to Her Majesty at this
meeting in London should be considered as emanating from the entire English Craft , and that local addresses will therefore be unnecessary . The wisdom of such a course is obvious , when it is remembered that the
Queen will be literally deluged with similar addresses of congratulation from thousands of societies and institutions of every grade during the Jubilee celebration , and thafc it would . be a work of almost impracticability to acknowledge
each and all the loving epistles that the two thousand and odd Lodges under the Grand Lodge might be desirous of sending in . In the resolution to be proposed , and which will be carried with snch acclaim as resolution has never
before been voted in this or any other country , will be embodied the true sentiments of loyal affection and devotion which stir the heart of every member of our Institution , and there is no necessity , therefore , for
Lodges to forward addresses independently , which will naturally be couched in nearly synonymous language . In his former circular the Pro Grand Master suggested that , in order to specially show their personal
affection and respect for their Grand Master , all English Masons should have the opportunity of joining in a small subscription in aid of the fund now being collected for the erection of the "Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom ,
the Colonies , and India , " the national memorial of the Queen ' s Jubilee , which has originated with our Grand Master , and has been approved of by Her Majesty . On this point the Pro Grand Master requested the opinion of
the various Lodges , and the subject was very freely discussed and commented upon , an opinion being expressed in some Lodges that the subscription should be left entirely and unreservedly to the option of members , seeing that the
Institute was not a purely Masonic question . Earl Carnarvon , however , tells us that of the answers yet received , numbering nearly a thousand , a large majority are in favour of the suggestion . He adds that it has since been
arranged with the authorities of the Institute that the amonnt so collected shall be allotted to some particular portion of the building , which shall be permanently identified by some designation , marking it as the gift of
the Freemasons of England . This , of course , removes at one stroke all the objections Avhich were at first raised against the Institute scheme , and the Pro Grand Master points out that " it will be optional for Lodges either to report the names of their subscribers to this fund , or to
The Jubilee Commemoration.
include the amounts contributed in one sum . " There is no reason whatever to apprehend that , in spite of a little show of opposition at first made to it , simply and solely on the ground of the n on-Masonic character of the movement ,
the brethren will do their share in supporting the national memorial , as much from sentiments of loyalty to the Throne as for their deep " personal affection and respect for their Grand Master . " Looking forward to the
event as one of the most important and memorable that will mark the present era , we confidently anticipate that the Freemasons of England will show conspicuously that they possess in an eminent degree all the sentiments of loyal
fidelity and love which exist in the hearts of true Englishmen towards the most illustrious Sovereign who has ever swayed the destinies of this mighty Empire , and that in
doing so they will raise a solid and substantial monument to the cause of Charity , which will redound to their infinite credit , and be the admiration of the civilised world .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
THE April Quarterly Court of the Subscribers and Governors of this Institution was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , CO ., Past Grand Treasurer . After the confirmation of the minutes and other routine
business , Brother Horace B . Marshall was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year ; and he briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . Twelve annual subscribers were elected on the General
Committee . A lengthy discussion took place on motions of which notice had been given , respecting certain alterations which were thought desirable in the days of
the Elections to the three Institutions , so as to suit the convenience of Provincial brethren ; and it was ultimately resolved : —
That it beiner considered desirable by certain Provincial Brethren that the dates for the Elections of the Three Masonic Institutions shonld be altered , a Committee be appointed to consider the matter , and confer with the Committees of the two other Institutions , and report to the meeting at the October Quarterly General Court .
It was then unanimously agreed that the 28 ^ . girls on the list of candidates ( one having been withdrawn ) should be admitted to the benefits of the Girls' School ; and the Chairman , in congratulating the friends of the candidates
upon that result , remarked that they had happily been spared the anxiety , trouble , expense and worry of a contested election . Although every case was thoroughly
examined by the General Committee , it was a fact that the child who had the support of a Province or a wealthy Patron of the Institution at her back was generally elected , whereas a friendless and destitute child micht be
left out in the cold . On such an occasion as this ifc was that such children reaped the benefits of the Institution , and he was sure the beneficent act of the Governors , who took all the candidates in without election , would
receive the approval of the subscribers generally . The Board of Management looked with confidence to an increased amount of support from the friends of the
Institution at the Annual Festival on llth May , in consequence of the increased expense , trouble and anxiety which was incurred by taking in so large a number of children . Bro . J . S . Cumberland inquired as to an item of £ 153 3 s 7 d for tbe funeral expenses of the late Matron ,
and the Secretary explained that the sum , which included mourning for the staff of servants , had been passed with the rest of the accounts by the House Committee ; if desired he would produce the particulars on a future occasion . The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
ON Monday last , the April Quarterly Court of the Governors and Subscribers was held afc Freemasons ' Tavern , when the chair was occupied by Bro . W . Roebuck Grand Standard Bearer . The meeting was numerously attended . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . George Plncknett was unanimously re-elected Treasurer
for the ensuing year . On the motion of Bro . C . F
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The Jubilee Commemoration.
ever occur again in our history . We heard at first some suggestion that the New Agricultural Hall at Kensington , more familiarly known as " Olympia , " should be the locale of thp jraHieriner ; bnt we suppose there are reasons
fni * cer-tvrinsr the meeting at the place in which our Most Worshipfnl Grand Master was installed with such glorious pomp and circumstance twelve years ago . How many of us have still lingering in our minds the
feeling of disappointment experienced by the brethren wbo were then unable to gain admission to the Albert Hall , the fact being that the building was utterly inadequate to the accommodation of the whole of the brethren who were
desirous of witnessing that splendid spectacle ? When it is considered that since 1875 Freemasonry has made gigantic strides , not only in influence and importance , but also in numbers , it can readily be imagined how much
more wide-spread will be the disappointment produced by a similar inability to gratify the wishes of all those who desire to participate in the Commemoration Festival . If we remember rightly , the full complement that could be
accommodated in the Albert Hall , on the day of His Royal Highness ' s installation was seven thousand ; but , great as that nnmber appeared at the time , there were hundreds , if not thousands , who strove in vain to participate in those
gorgeous proceedings . How many more , therefore , will be involuntarily excluded from the approaching Festival , taking into consideration the great number of Lodges that have sprung into existence since the Prince's accession to
office ? Ifc is within the bounds of possibility that even yet some means may be devised to meet this difficulty , and we sincerely hope such may be the case , as it is pretty certain there are in the country double seven thousand
who would gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of being present , not merely for the sake of witnessing the spectacle itself , but with the comfortable knowledge that they were assisting the cause of Charity , which is so near
to the heart of every Freemason . A most sensible and reasonable suggestion comes from the Most Worshipful Grand Master , namely that the Resolution of Congratulation to be voted to Her Majesty at this
meeting in London should be considered as emanating from the entire English Craft , and that local addresses will therefore be unnecessary . The wisdom of such a course is obvious , when it is remembered that the
Queen will be literally deluged with similar addresses of congratulation from thousands of societies and institutions of every grade during the Jubilee celebration , and thafc it would . be a work of almost impracticability to acknowledge
each and all the loving epistles that the two thousand and odd Lodges under the Grand Lodge might be desirous of sending in . In the resolution to be proposed , and which will be carried with snch acclaim as resolution has never
before been voted in this or any other country , will be embodied the true sentiments of loyal affection and devotion which stir the heart of every member of our Institution , and there is no necessity , therefore , for
Lodges to forward addresses independently , which will naturally be couched in nearly synonymous language . In his former circular the Pro Grand Master suggested that , in order to specially show their personal
affection and respect for their Grand Master , all English Masons should have the opportunity of joining in a small subscription in aid of the fund now being collected for the erection of the "Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom ,
the Colonies , and India , " the national memorial of the Queen ' s Jubilee , which has originated with our Grand Master , and has been approved of by Her Majesty . On this point the Pro Grand Master requested the opinion of
the various Lodges , and the subject was very freely discussed and commented upon , an opinion being expressed in some Lodges that the subscription should be left entirely and unreservedly to the option of members , seeing that the
Institute was not a purely Masonic question . Earl Carnarvon , however , tells us that of the answers yet received , numbering nearly a thousand , a large majority are in favour of the suggestion . He adds that it has since been
arranged with the authorities of the Institute that the amonnt so collected shall be allotted to some particular portion of the building , which shall be permanently identified by some designation , marking it as the gift of
the Freemasons of England . This , of course , removes at one stroke all the objections Avhich were at first raised against the Institute scheme , and the Pro Grand Master points out that " it will be optional for Lodges either to report the names of their subscribers to this fund , or to
The Jubilee Commemoration.
include the amounts contributed in one sum . " There is no reason whatever to apprehend that , in spite of a little show of opposition at first made to it , simply and solely on the ground of the n on-Masonic character of the movement ,
the brethren will do their share in supporting the national memorial , as much from sentiments of loyalty to the Throne as for their deep " personal affection and respect for their Grand Master . " Looking forward to the
event as one of the most important and memorable that will mark the present era , we confidently anticipate that the Freemasons of England will show conspicuously that they possess in an eminent degree all the sentiments of loyal
fidelity and love which exist in the hearts of true Englishmen towards the most illustrious Sovereign who has ever swayed the destinies of this mighty Empire , and that in
doing so they will raise a solid and substantial monument to the cause of Charity , which will redound to their infinite credit , and be the admiration of the civilised world .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
THE April Quarterly Court of the Subscribers and Governors of this Institution was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , CO ., Past Grand Treasurer . After the confirmation of the minutes and other routine
business , Brother Horace B . Marshall was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year ; and he briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . Twelve annual subscribers were elected on the General
Committee . A lengthy discussion took place on motions of which notice had been given , respecting certain alterations which were thought desirable in the days of
the Elections to the three Institutions , so as to suit the convenience of Provincial brethren ; and it was ultimately resolved : —
That it beiner considered desirable by certain Provincial Brethren that the dates for the Elections of the Three Masonic Institutions shonld be altered , a Committee be appointed to consider the matter , and confer with the Committees of the two other Institutions , and report to the meeting at the October Quarterly General Court .
It was then unanimously agreed that the 28 ^ . girls on the list of candidates ( one having been withdrawn ) should be admitted to the benefits of the Girls' School ; and the Chairman , in congratulating the friends of the candidates
upon that result , remarked that they had happily been spared the anxiety , trouble , expense and worry of a contested election . Although every case was thoroughly
examined by the General Committee , it was a fact that the child who had the support of a Province or a wealthy Patron of the Institution at her back was generally elected , whereas a friendless and destitute child micht be
left out in the cold . On such an occasion as this ifc was that such children reaped the benefits of the Institution , and he was sure the beneficent act of the Governors , who took all the candidates in without election , would
receive the approval of the subscribers generally . The Board of Management looked with confidence to an increased amount of support from the friends of the
Institution at the Annual Festival on llth May , in consequence of the increased expense , trouble and anxiety which was incurred by taking in so large a number of children . Bro . J . S . Cumberland inquired as to an item of £ 153 3 s 7 d for tbe funeral expenses of the late Matron ,
and the Secretary explained that the sum , which included mourning for the staff of servants , had been passed with the rest of the accounts by the House Committee ; if desired he would produce the particulars on a future occasion . The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
ON Monday last , the April Quarterly Court of the Governors and Subscribers was held afc Freemasons ' Tavern , when the chair was occupied by Bro . W . Roebuck Grand Standard Bearer . The meeting was numerously attended . After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . George Plncknett was unanimously re-elected Treasurer
for the ensuing year . On the motion of Bro . C . F