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tution . The arrangements were in the hands of a Committee , presided over by Bro . George Everett , and the different events were carried out with so much enthusiasm as to call forth well merited plaudits from the spectators . The following was the programme , with the results :

Throwing the Cricket Ball , 4 entries . —1 Thomas , 2 Bingham . 100 yards ( over 13 ) , 35 entries . —1 Fry , 2 tie between Hird and Jennings . 220 yards handicap ( under 13 ) , 24 entries . —1 Hufcfcon , 2 Marston . 100 yards ( Preparatory School ) , 29 entries . —1 Wilson , 2 Campbell .

440 yards handicap ( under 13 ) , 21 entries . —1 Marston , 2 W . J . Williams , 3 Truine . High Jump ( open ) , 14 entries . —1 Bingham ( 4 ft . 2 in . ) , 2 Parker . 220 yards handicap ( open ) , 44 entries . —1 Leeming , 2 Jennings ,

3 Fry . Bowling at the Wicket ( open ) , 10 entries . —1 Bennett , 2 Bingham . High Jump ( Preparatory School ) , 5 entries . —1 Wilson ( 3 ft . 4 in . ) , 2 Milam .

Hurdle race ( open ) , 41 entries . —1 Blyther , 2 Fry , 3 Hird . Three-legged race , 17 pair entries . —1 Bingham and Groombridge . 440 yards handicap ( open ) , 42 entries . —1 Cheek , 2 Leeming ,

3 Jennings . 100 yards ( under 13 ) , 24 entries . —1 Marston , 2 Dickinson . 220 yards ( Preparatory School ) , 20 entries . —1 Campbel , 2 Slay maker .

880 yards handicap ( open ) , 48 entries . —1 Marston , 2 Harrison , 3 Williams . High Jump ( under 13 ) , 15 entries . —1 Marston ( 3 ft Din . ) , 2 Bedford Tug of War , 12 a side . —Provinces beat London . Old Masonians' race , 220 yards . —1 Churchill .

Strangers' Race . —1 H . T . Brock ( City of London bohool ) Consolation Sack race ( open ) . —1 Chadwick . Best batting average in First Eleven . —L . A . F . Thomas .

Best bowling average in First Eleven . —E . Bingham . Best batting average in Second Eleven . —A . H . Kemp . Best bowling average in Second Eleven . —H . Heyworth . " Victor Ludorum , " or champion of the Sports . —Marston

After the Sports the prizes were distributed by Miss Everett , and this part of the proceedings over , Bro . Eichard Eve proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Everett for her kind services . He considered the boys had proved themselves worthy the attention given them in the

School . He felt sure those present heartily congratulated the lads who had won prizes , and sympathised with those who had not . They had had the opportunity of witnessing a test of strength , in the Tug of War , between the Provincial and London boys , and he was not at all

suiprised that the healthier training of the country lads had secured them the victory , for London could hardly be considered as best calculated to develop the muscle of the growing generation . He concluded by heartily

proposing a vote of thanks to the lady who had presented the prizes , and had thus gracefully brought the proceedings of the day to a conclusion . This was carried by acclamation , and was acknowledged in brief terms by

Bro . George Everett . Altogether the meeting was one of the most successful of the annual gatherings held in connection with the School , this result being in great measure due to the spirit displayed by the pupils and the energy with which

the whole proceedings were carried out . In most of the events the competition was very keen , Marston ' s running being the feature of the afternoon , but in many other of the events the boys displayed true sportsmanlike qualities , and showed excellent form .

The band of the Strand Union Schools enlivened the proceedings with some excellently played selections , under the direction of Brother W . Binnie , the Band Master .

Brother Doctor John Norton , 2030 , of Queen Anne ' s Mansions , S . W ., was elected Medical Officer of Health for the joint Parishes of St . John and St . Margaret ,

Westminister , at the last Vestry meeting , out of a very large number of applicants . It affords us considerable pleasure to join in the congratulations showered upon our worthy Brother by his many friends . While wishing

him a long continuance of the duties of his appointment ,

we hope the work will prove very light , although in so populous a district one cannot expect immunity from the ills of humanity .

Masonic Sonnets, No. 93.

Masonic Sonnets , No . 93 .

BY Bao . CHAS . F . FORSHAW , LL . D ., 295 and 2417 ( E . C . ) Hon . Mem . 1242 ( E . C . ) and 24 ( S . C ) . — : o : — THE TRUE MASON . WRITE him as ono who loves his fellow men , Who speaks no evil of an erring soul ;

But ever strives by action , voice and pen To point the wanderer to the safest goal . Who understands Masonic beauties rare , Who metes out praise if praise is rightly due , And who rebukes if straying ones should dare To walk the path that leads them from the true . Write him as one who sows no discord seeds ,

Within whose breast there dwelleth perfect peace ; Whose heart rebels against ignoble deeds—Whose praise for God doth day by day increase .

And who in Lodge no earthly Masons know Will stand to order at the Gavel's blow ! Winder House , Bradford , 20 th June 1894 .

"A Sprig Of Acacia."

" A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "

DEATH has removed two prominent Freemasons from the Borough of Gravesend , who though occupying totally different positions iu life were equally respected by their Brethren of the Craft . On the 8 th inst ., Bro . Robert Andrew Gibbons Past Master and Treasurer of the

Erasmus Wilson Lodge , No . 1464 , was called with painful suddenness by the Almighty Architect at his residence , Grove House , Northfleet . The deceased , who was the head of the firm of Messrs . Robins aud Co ., cement manufacturers , of Northfleet , had just returned

from an inspection of the works , and was taking a cup of coffee with a friend , when , without a moment ' s warning , he fell lifeless to the floor . Death is attributed to diseased heart . Bro . Gibbons was in his 61 st year ,

was Chairman of the Local Board of Health , an active manager of the Northfleet National School , a Life Governor of the Gravesend Hospital , and Chairman of the Northfleet Technical Institution Committee . He also took great interest in the National sports , being the

President of the St . Botolph s Cricket Club , and a member of the New Thames Yacht Club . He was initiated into Freemasonry on the 19 th January 1874 , in the Lodge of Freedom , No . 77 , but resigned . In 1877 he was W . M . of 1464 , and was appointed Prov . S . G . D . in

1890 . The funeral took place at Northfleet Cemetery , being attended by the principal residents of the district , and representatives of the various local and municipal bodies . The following Brethren were also present , and

placed the customary sprigs of acacia on the coffin : — E . C . Payne , mayor of Gravesend , W . Russell P . M . and H . G . Woodford W . M . of the Erasmus Wilson , J . C .

Biggs Secretary and Thomas Nettlemgham W . M . elect of Freedom , H . Donelety P . M Sympathy , Surgeon-General Prescott P . M . Ubique .

ON the following Tuesday , 12 th inst ., Bro . Edward Winter Robins was discovered dead in his bedroom , having retired on the previous evening to all appearance in his usual health . In this case an inquest was deemed

necessary , and it was found that death was due to epilepsy . Bro . Robins was Secretary of the Lodge of Sympathy , No . 483 , and was greatly esteemed by the Brethren of the district . He was ' also Secretary of the

Gravesend Conservative Club , and of the local Licensed Victuallers' Trade Protection Society , to which associations he was of the greatest assistance . The funeral of the deceased , who was 60 years of age , took

place on Saturday last , at the Gravesend Cemetery , and was largely attended . Among the Brethren present were Bros . George Rackstraw , Arthur Eonaldson , E . J . Beamish and Joseph Davis .

ABOUT eighty Brethren , representing all but one of the Lodges in the Isle of Man , attended the funeral of the late Bro . R . E . Cain , which took place on the 3 rd .

In Memoriam.

In Memoriam .

MORGAN . —In memory of Bro . William Wray Morgan , founder of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , who died 23 rd June 1893 .