Our Weekly Review.

one . On Wednesday the Life Guards played against the Horse Guards , and were so evenly matched that neither side proved superior to its opponents , each scoring a goal . Today the 12 th Lancers play the Blues , on the same ground . At Lillie Bridge , on Tuesday , the Polo Club

andMonmouthshire had a hard and exciting tussle . The Club obtained the first goal , and the next was captured by the Monmouthshire . In the third struggle , the play was very even , and it was only when both men and ponies were exhausted that the match was pronounced a draw .

We have not had much to boast of in the way of seasonable weather till within the last few days , but though certain of the nsual evidences of summer have been wanting as yet , one sign of the time of year is forthcoming . Our various public schools are holding their speech-days and

prize-meetings , and these are followed , as a matter of course , by the summer holidays . The other day it was Merchant Taylors ' , who held their first speech-day in the new schools , opened for them in April last by the Prince of Wales . On the 18 th instant , the anniversary of Waterloo , Wellington

College followed suit , and , since then , St . Paul s , which had its " apposition " on Wednesday , when the friends of the boys mustered in strong force . The Bishop of Llandaff , Bishop Claughton , Dr . Vaughan , and others , were present to do honour to the occasion j the ladies , however , as regards

numbers , were in the ascendant . The distribution of prizes at our own school is not very distant ; indeed , in the course of a few weeks , there will be an end , for some time , at least , to the declension of Dominus , who , we hope , will

have recovered his strength by the end of his rest . The chief subject of discussion amongst the youngsters till schools re-assemble will , doubtless , be for the most part fruitful of satisfaction to those interested .

Messrs . Alderman Knight and Mr . Deputy Breffit were elected Sheriffs for the ensuing year on Thursday . Mr . John Jones , as usual , created infinite amusement among those present by his urgent mode of delivery respecting the rights of the living . Mr . Benjamin Scott was re-elected Chamberlain .

Abroad , politics remain pretty much in statu quo . In the Russian journals there is a discussion being carried on as to an Anglo-Russian alliance , being among the eventualities of the future . In the French Assembly General du Temple was the cause of a tremendous scene , by his

attacks all round , and especially on Marshal McMahon . So great was the commotion that tho General was voted out of the Tribune—a most unusual proceeding , amounting ,

in fact , to a vote of censure . The excitement has since , we hear , calmed down . There are rumours of more fighting in Spain , but which of the two parties , Carlists or Alphonsists , has gained the victory seems doubtful .

The Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Thursday , the 24 th inst ., Bro . H . Browse P . G . D . in the chair . Bro . Little , Secretary , read the minutes of the former meeting , which were confirmed . Bro . Major Creaton P . G . D .

proposed that Miss Davis be re-instated in her former position as Head Governess , which was unanimously confirmed , the lady who had been selected gracefully returning to her former position . It was then announced that on the next

election there were 30 candidates to be placed on the list , but only 6 to be elected , while ono was to be admitted on purchase . The report of the House Committee was read , and the meeting adjourned to the following month .

In another part of our columns we call attention to the factthat , solar , the claim to the Masonic Patriarchy rests with Bro . John Millward , now of the Phconix Lodge , of St . Ann , Brixton . He was initiated December 1810 , took his Master

Mason and Royal Arch degrees 6 th February 1812 , in the Love and Friendship , Macclesfield . Bro . John Millward is now 84 years of age , and we hope he may yet live many years to enjoy his honours .

The Grand Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen Street , Bro . J . Nunn P . G . S . B . in the chair . Bro . J .

Hervey G . S . read the minutes of the former meeting , which were confirmed . Grants were confirmed from the last meeting , amounting to £ 170 , and twenty-three new cases were relieved , and sums amounting to £ 350 were granted .

The Grand Lodge of Benevolence was then closed . Among those present were Bros . S . Rawson P . D . G . M . China , W . Smith , J . Olahon . P . G . D ., J , Ross , J . Brett , H ; Dicketts ,

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H . Garrod , H . Massey , J . M . Stedwell , C . Hogard , S . Hickman , J . Smith , H . W . Hemsworth , Webster , Jardine , A . C . Burrell , W . Mann , Crick , J . Diprose , H . Bartlett , H . M . Levy , J . Hervey G . S ., H . G . Buss , Pendlebury , J . Stephens , & c .

A very graceful act was performed at the Mansion House , on Wednesday , when , at the special invitation of the Lady Mayoress , the whole of the pupils of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls were invited to luncheon . The pupils , accompanied by Miss Davis and Miss Jarwood ,

were received by her ladyship in the State Rooms , and afterwards proceeded to the Long Parlour , where an elegant repast was served , after which a tour was made over the Mansion House , and , at parting , the Lady Mayoress presented each , of the Girls with a work basket filled with sweets , as a souvenir of their visit .

Bro . M . Syers , the proprietor of the Oxford , having been refused permission by the Lord Chamberlain to hold morning performances , commencing at 2 o ' clock , a special Act of Parliament was passed , and has now received the royal assent , whereby morning performances can commence

at 12 o ' clock at noon . A numerous and respectable audience met on Saturday last , to witness a capital entertainment , under the direction of Bro . Jennings . These morning performances will be held every Saturday morning , commencing at 2 , and closing at 5 o ' clock . The ordinary performances will take place as usual at 7 o ' clock .

Mr . E . M . Lott , Fellow of the College of Organists , and Organist of St . Peter ' s , gave an evening concert on Thursday , 17 th instant , at the Victoria Hall , Archer Street , Bayswater , which was in every respect a success . The artistes engaged acquitted themselves admirably . Bro .

Geo . Fox sang the air from the " Lily of Killarney " very sweetly . Miss Edith Shield sang "Le Partate d'Amor" and "Esmeralda" charmingly . Miss Sophie Ferrari sang the songs of " My Angel Lassie " and " The Fairy Wedding" with great effect . Mr . Frank Vernon sang

one of Molley ' s songs artistically , and Madame Talbot Cherar delighted the audience with her celebrated song " The Nightingale ' s Trill , " composed by Bro . Ganz P . G . O . She subsequently , in conjunction with the

before-mentioned artistes , in the quartette of " Honour and Glory , " composed by Bro . Sir Michael Costa , met with deserved applause . Messrs . Sidney Naylor and C . E . Stevens acted as conductors . Mr . E . Lett exhibited great ability as a . soloist .

The account for erecting and fitting the new Masonic Temple at New York presents the following figures : — Total receipts to 1 st May 1875 , 1 , 098 , 682 dollars 76 cents . The payments being as follows : —Real Estate , 340 , 000 dollars ; furnishing and setting granite , 254 , 901 dollars

75 cents . ; masons' material and labour , 187 , 952 dollars 18 cents . ; iron work , 96 , 400 dollars ; architect , 23 , 900 dollars ; architectural iron works , 45 , 638 dollars 15 cents . ; carpenters' work , 33 , 000 ; heating apparatus , 26 , 631 dollars 96 cents . ; furnishing 32 , 791 dollars 7 cents . ; for interest

on bonds and accounts , taxes , leases , water assessments , printing , & c , & c , 147 , 172 dollars 74 cents . The revenues from rents paid by 91 Lodges amount to 35 , 000 dollars , while stores and Grand Lodge , at present , pay a rental of 14 , 700 dollars .

On the occasion of the late Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , which was presided over by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , the Board of Stewards had a Balance in hand of Thirty Guineas . It was unanimously voted that it should be given for the purpose of defraying

the expenses of a day ' s holiday for the girls . This holiday will take place afc the Crystal Palace on Tuesday next , tie 29 th inst ., and it is to be hoped that a numerous assemblage

of the brethren and ladies will be present . A cold collation and tea will be provided , tickets 3 s 6 d , which can be obtained of Bro . R . W . Little , Freemasons' Hall . Trains will leave Clapham Junction at 9 . 42 a . m .

We learn , from the Cape of Good Hope , that the funeral of our late Bro . Sir Cbristntrel Joscphus Brand , Ex-Speaker of the House of Assembl y , who was buried with Masonic honours , was most imposing , the funeral procession extending nearly a mile in length . Our late brother was very

generally respected , both in the Colony and by his colleagues .