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Grand Superintendent for Hants and Isle of Wight . J : i Mark Masonry he has attained still higher rank , having served ns Deputy Grand Master during the Grand Mastership of Viscount Holmesdale , and having , in succession to that nobleman , held the oihV . e of Grand Muster for the

customary triennial period from 1866-69 . This , by no means , exhausts the list of his Masonic dignities , for in the United Religions and Military Orders of the Temple and St . John of Jerusalem , & c , he has had conferred upon him the post of Very Eminent Provincial Prior of Hampshire ,

and , no doubt , there are other positions he has held or may hold still . But formidable as is the list of distinctions we have just enumerated , it is not these alone which

entitle him to our respect . The evidences wo have given suffice to show how diligently he has laboured to advance the interests of Freemasonry , but they do not disclose the whole of his labours . When he was installed as Provincial

Grand Master , the eminent Mason who presided at the ceremony , and whom we sketched in these columns some months since as " The Statesman , " described the subject of this notice as " a brother who wonld devote his time , energy , best thoughts , and attention to the office without

stint and without fear of trouble to himself ; ' and , he added , " More than this , he held there was no man in England more truly devoted to the bests interests of the Craft , more familiar with its working , or more fitted in every way to be its exponent . " Such eulogy as this ,

coming , as it did , from one who himself held a high position in the Craft , and was , therefore , by his own great Masonic attainments well qualified to judge , must be regarded as praise indeed . That it was no mere passing compliment , such as one friend may

legitimately pay another on some auspicious occasion , has been amply borne out by the ability and energy with which he has fulfilled his very responsible duties . We cannot be charged with fulsome adulation when we say that he is ¦ universally loved and respected throughout his Province .

Whatever concerns the Craft , in that we find him invariably taking the most prominent part . During the eight years he has presided over the destinies of Masonry in Hants and the Isle of Wight , no less than five new Lodges have been constituted . The Province comprised

twentyfour Lodges at the date of his appointment , and there are now twenty-nine . The last memorable occasion in which he took the principal part at any great gathering of Freemasons in his Province , was in the autumn of last year , at Havant , when he consecrated the new quarters of the

Carnarvon Lodge , No . 804 , the foundation stone having been laid by him in the April previous . It may be asked , however , what need is there to praise a man when he merel y does his duty ? Our notion is that the man who " merely does his duty" is worthy of the highest praise , and our

reason for so thinking is , there are so many men , in every station of life , who perpetually neglect their duty . But we have not even yet completed the list of his titles to the respect of all true Craftsmen . His name will be found among the supporters of all our Institutions . Moreover , he has already

presided at one of those gatherings which are held annually in order to promote their welfare . In 1870 , the year following his elevation to the rank of Provincial G . Master , he occupied the chair at the Anniversary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . It is only during the last three

years that the subscriptions at these Festivals have assumed such magnificent proportions . Thus we are guilty of no exaggeration when we say that his first presidency was a most successful one , the amount subscribed under his auspices being over £ 4 , 050 , with fourteen lists still

outstanding . He will preside again next week , and we trust it may be in our power , when the proper time arrives , to record a total of subscriptions for the benefit of " Our Boys" in keeping with our experience of the last two Festivals of this splendid Institution . We have before re marked that whoever undertakes the duties of a chairman

at one of these gatherings , no matter how exalted his rank way be , incurs a very serious amount of responsibility . It is a truism to say there are presidents and presidents , yet he among them who conscientiously discharges the trust reposed in him , fulfils his duty in a manner to command

the thanks , as well of the Institution whose cause he has pleaded as of all interested in its welfare . We know well , beforehand , that our respected brother will play his part to

perfection , and our desire is that the Craft may show , by the liberalit y of their contributions , a just sense of their gratitude for his devoted attachment to their Institutions . It is time , however , we put the finishing touches to this

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portrait . We have no mind for flattery . On the contrary , we have striven to depict our hero as we know him to be , a sterling felliw-eraftsmau , well versed in M » onic lore , capable as a ruler , and ready at all times to do what in him lies for the furtherance aud protection of our interests .

He is yet in the prime of life , and wo may look forward to his retaining the office he adorns so much for many a long year . Bnt wero he , to-morrow , to withdraw from active

participation in our labours , thero are few who could point to a more serviceable record . As a senator , we know him heedful of his duty , and at this moment , especially , anxiously watchful , in the words of the Roman poet ,

" Quid Seres et regnata Cyro Baotra parent , Tanais quo discors . " But it is as a Mason he is more familiar to us . For nigh on

thirty years he has been among us , rising from one post of dignity to another , till now he stands in the foremost rank of our chiefs , respecting , and respected of , all worthy brethren .

Who is it says most ? which can say more Than this rich praise , —that you alone are you ? Iu whose confine immnred is the store Which should example whore your equal grow . Lean penury within that pen doth dwell

That to his subject lends not some small glory ; Bnt he that writes of you , if he can tell That you are you , so dignifies his story ; Let him but copy what in you is writ , Not making worse what nature made so clear , And such a counterpart shall fame his wifc . "

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

FESTIVAL REGULATIONS—27 th JUNE 1877 . THE Stewards to be divided into two bodies : — Distinguishing colour of Dinner Tickets , & c , pink and blue . 1 . —Stewards , ladies and brethren , with pink tickets , will meet in tho large saloon on tho right of entrance . Tho ante-room to be reserved for the use of the Stewards of the

pink division . 2 . —Stewards , ladies aud brethren , with blue tickets , will meet in the large saloon on tho left of entrance . The ante-room to bo reserved for the use of Stewards of the blue division .

The badges for each division will bo distributed in the respective rooms by a Steward entrusted with their charge . Wands will be borne by special Stewards only . On the arrival of the Chairman , he will be received by the officers of the Board aud conducted to the room at the west of saloon on tho

right , were presentations , if any be necessary , will be made . At a given signal the Stewards and their friends in tho right saloon will pass up the staircase—on reaching the corridor on first floor , turn to the right , enter the banquet-room , and take their seats at the tables numbered 2 to 9 .

That done , the Stewards and their fnends m the left saloon will proceed similarly , turning to the left on reaching tho corridor , enter the banquet-room , and take their places at the tables numbered 10 to 17 .

The company seated , the Chairman will enter , accompanied by the House Committee of the Institution , the Officers of the Board , and the Grand Officers , for all of whom seats will be provided at the long tablo .

A private drawing-room at the western end of the banqaet-hall known as the " Western Tower Saloon , " will be reserved for the exclusive use of ladies . The general drawing-room , in which the evening concert will be given , will be the large saloon on the ground floor—colour , blue .

In the saloon on the ground floor—color pink , light refreshmentstea , coffee , lemonade , ices , & c , will be served throughout the even , ing after the banquet . The room on tho ground floor—in which the Chairman was received —will be reserved as a smoking room .

Hats and Coats will be taken charge of by attendants at the rooms right and left of entrance — pink tickets on right—blue tickets on left . Special trains will be provided , leaving the Palace Station for King ' s Cross at 9 . 30 and 10 p . m .

For those driving to the Festival , accomodation for Horses and Carriages will be found in the Palace stabling , & c , on payment of One Shilling per horse . The Institution at Wood Green , distant one mile from the Palace , will be open throughout the day for inspection by Visitors to tho Festival .

By Special Command of THE M . W . PKO GBAJJD MASTERNo Masonic Clothing or Jewel of any kind shall be worn . By order , FBEDEKICK BINCKES , Hon . Sec . Board of Stewards .