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to make known what a glorious Institution thoy had at Wood Green . In connection with the Masonic Institutions , ho knew full well what they had been doing during the past nine or ten years . The outer world knew simply nothing of onr Charities until they wanted them ; they found them out in a moment then . But when they wero twitted that Masonry was nothing but an expensive social

clnb , he ventured to deny it altogether ; and to say the Masous knew that by this organisation , and without encroaching npon the outer world at all , in tho year 1 SS 0 they raised within £ 2 , 500 , £ 50 , 000 , from their own pockets , and in the year just gone by within an aco of £ 44 , 000 ; so , taking the two years together , £ 91 , 000 was raised in England alone for charitable purposes . What had been the result of

that ? They were enabled to keep over 450 children and over 330 old people in comparative affluence , because when a man had nothing in the world to live npon , to give him coals throughout the winter months , and £ 40 a year , raised him at once to a condition of comparative affluence . He said , then , that Freemasonry was doing as much as could possibly be expected of it at the present time . While

other institutions had to lament that their income had not been sufficient to meet their out-going , tho Craft was enabled to say , not only were their expenses met , but they had also been able to put by a certain amount towards tho " rainy day . " They had raised the number of their recipients and increased tho money given to the Old Folks ; therefore , in every shape Froomasonry had prospered , and

it had also given to its Charities . Bro . Driscoll was about representing for tho second timo an Institntion that must appeal to their common hnmanity . It was very well to say they had boys and girls who must be edncated , but it was quite different with the old mon and women . The children would bo cared for , and , as he had often said , many persons would even adopt and take care of a child upon

the decease of its parents , and bring it np as their own . But thevo were very few who wonld adopt an old man or woman , and keep them till the end of their days . There were indeod some who had a perfect horror of having even their mother-in-law in their houses . Therefore , there must be a repugnance to taking in the widow of an old friend , and keeping her till the end of her days . There the

Benevolent Institution stepped in , and took tho responsibility , by a small payment from the Craft , and was euabled to keep thorn as he had said . If tbey went down to Croydon and saw the comforts the old people enjoyed , and the thankfulness with which they received their money quarterly , and heard their thanks that such an Institution as Freemasonry existed , they would be amply repaid , as

long as they were Masons . In the coming year they had a great struggle , for there were 112 candidates—46 men and 66 womenwhile at present they had only fourteen vacancies for men and seven for widows . These were only 21 in all , and unless their Festival ou Feb . 2 l 8 t next was successful , it would be a matter of impossibility , to add to the number now upon the fund ; they would be only able

to fill vacancies caused by death , and consequently ninety would have to go away disappointed and have to wait another year . All tho applicants were over sixty years of age , and wonld become less and less able to take care of themselves . Therefore , he said , they ought as far as possible , and according to their means , to support the

Benevolent Institution . Bro . Terry concluded by an eloquent appeal on behalf of tbo Charity , and resumed his seat amidst prolonged applause . Several other toasts were honoured , and tho proceedings of the evening were agreeably diversified with music , singing , and recitations .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 201 .

' pHE members of this Lodgo celebrated their anniversary Festival -L on Friday , 20 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , London . Lodge was opened by tho W . M . of tho past year . Bro . C . G . Payn , who was supported by Bro . T . Wallis S . W . W . M . olect , several Past Masters , the Officers of the Lodge , and a goodly array of Visiters . Mr . William Sharpe , M . D ., and Mr . James Sinclair , two candidates for initiation , were ballotted for , and duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . Prico was passed , and some

other items of busisess being transacted , the W . M . elect was presented , and in due conrse installed . He appointed tho new Officers as follow : — Bros . Dobie S . W ., Fox J . W ., Davago Treasurer and Director of Ceremonies , Elsam Secretary , Simpson S . D ., Dunkerley J . D ., Sibley I . G ., Parkinson Tyler . The Installing Master , Bro . Payn , then gave the addresses , aud thus completed his part of the ceremony of the day . The newly-installed Master at

once rose , and in most gratifying terms presented a Past Master ' s jewel to his predecessor . It afforded him great pleasure to do so , moro especially as it had been voted to Bro . Payn by the unanimous voice of the Lodge . lie trusted Bro . Payn might live among them ' or many years to wear it , aud that when ifc might please the G . A . O . T . U . to remove him from this sphere , it might bo transmitted

to his children to act as au incentive to them to follow in their father ' s footsteps . In conclusion , ho remarked that Bro . Payn justl y deserved the jewel , and ho felt particularly proud at being iu , Position which entitled him to place it on tho breast of his worthy triend . Brother Payn did nofc know in what terms to express his thanks . If he had , during tho past year , done anything which met

with the approval of the brethren , he was moat gratified . Ur crui . d aay that tho handsome jewel with which the brethron hud open pleased to decorate him amply repaid him for any little see-V'cns ho might havo rendered to the Lodge . Bro . Peter Ilobiu 3 o ! i 1 -M ., ami for some timo past Secretary of Lodgo , having expressed >> s desire to relinquish that post ifc becamo necessary for the Mastoi

10 appoint another brother to that office—which he did in the person " Brother Elsam . In reference to this matter Brother Spooner n v - astcr remarked that as their esteemed friend Brother ¦ Kobiuaon had felt it desirable to resign his office of Secretary , ae thoug ht all would admit the Lodge must bo looked upon as

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incurring a very great loss . Ho thought thoy wore indebted to that brothor for very much of tho snoce . is which had attended tho Lodgo during tho past , few years , and therefore considered some littlo recognition of his services should bo mado by tho Lodge . Ho folt ho could say that every member wished him many years of enjoyment , and that each hoped the Lodge would not lose his presence for many

years to come , but thafc thoy might continue to enjoy his advice and Masonic knowledge as well as his genial friendship . Ho further proposed that a vote of thanks bo given to him for his services to tho Lodgo during his term of office as Secretary , and that tho same be recorded on tho minutes . Tho proposition was seconded , and carried with acclamation ; after which the Master proceeded to

oloso tho Lodgo , having first given duo attention to somo matters brought forward by somo of the brethren . A first-rate banquet followed , afc which Bro . Davago P . M ., in his office of D . of C , used every effort to ensure the comfort of all present , and we think he sneceoded . Tho enstomary loyal toasts followed . The I . P . M . gavo that of tho W . M . Ho rose with very great pleasure to proposo tho

health of Bro . Wallis . Tho way in which ho had fnlftlled his duties that night might bo accepted as a criterion of what ho was capable of in tho chair , while their experience of his working during tho last two years gavo them evory reason to believe ho would provo himself worthy of the position to which ho had attained . Tho toast was heartily received , and the W . M ., in reply , tendered his sincere thanks .

He assured the brethren it would afford him tho greatest pleasuro to fulfil tho duties of the high office to which they had been pleased to appoint him . Nothing should bo omitted on his part which would provonfc his carrying onfc tho duties of tho office thoroughly , and , ho hoped , to fche satisfaction of all the brethron of tho Lodge . He noxt gavo tho toast of tho Initiates , to which Bro .

Sharpo replied . He felt ho should not be ablo to thank thorn as he ought , as on snch occasions men's words usually desertol them . Ho trusted ho might provo himself worthy of tho Society into which ho had that night been admitted . The Visitors wero next toasted . Tho W . M . remarked it was ever the desire of tho members of tho Jordan Lodge to make their visitors joyful , and send them away

with the feeling that tho brethren of tho Lodge were ono in heart and good feeling . Bro . Mason ( Collector Royal Masonic Benevolent Institntion ) replied , availing himself of the opportunity thus afforded him of addressing a few remarks to the brethren on the subject of tho Old Folks , and the claims on tho Institution with which ho is officially connected . Bro . A . W . Fenner followed , and then tho Master gavo

the toast of the I . P . M ., a toast that all would drink very heartily . As he ( the W . M . ) was but young , he should have to look a great deal to the I . P . M . for assistance , and he felt that he could rely on receiving ifc . Bro . Payn replied . After tho high compliments passed upon him by both Master and Visitors , he hardly knew what to say further than tender his heartiest thanks . He should be at nil times ready

and willing to do what lay in his power to advance tho interests of the Lodge . Tho Master was plea : ed , ho said , in proposing tho health of tho Past Masters , to see so many rally round him . He felt also very thankful to thom , as all the members doubtless did , for their readiness at all times to do anything in tho Lodgo that might bo required of them . Brother

Robinson replied , reviewing the progress of the Lodge , and thanking the brethren for their many kindnesses in tho past . Brother Elsam followed , and then the toast of tho Treasurer aud Secretary was given , to which Brother Davago suitably ivsp'mdod . The Officers of the Lodge , and the Tyler's toasts concluded the proceedings , which .

were onlivened by some oxcelleut songs from members and others . Among the Visitors were Bros . A . W . Fenner I ' . M . 1227 W . M . 1693 , R . Larchiu W . M . 1511 , Robert Harris P . M ., James Hill D . C . 1 (> 5 S , E . Wallace I . G . 907 , G . Gaze 40 , G . Leach P . M 8 ( 31 , W . Side I . P . M . 1507 , J . Gibbs 1580 , H . G . Gush J . W . lull , W . Denison S . W . 1511 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , S . R . Speight P . M . 117 .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 901 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-streefc , on Monday , 16 th inst ., and was well attended . Lodgo was opened by Bro . C . Beanraout Worshipful

Master of fche past year , who was supporter ) by Bros . Alfred Ginger I . P . M ., George A . Cuudy S . W . W . M . elect , John Hughes J . W ., Henry Darcy P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Davey P . M . Secretary , W . Leave 3 P . M ., T . Lawrence P . M ., A . Griffith P . M ., H . McClelland J . D ., H . Harbord

D . C , C . Harris I . G ., E . T . C . Hand Organist , J . Woodstock Tyler , and others . The customary formalities haviug been obsorved , Lodgo was advanced , and Bro . Cuudy was presented for installation . Being obligated , he was in due form placed in the chair , and appointed tho following brethren as I ho Officers for tho year , viz .: —C . Beaumont I . P . M ., John Hughes S . W ., David Hughes J . W ., Henry Dare- P . M .

Treasurer , George Darcy P . M . Socretarv , II . . McClelland R . D ., E . Harris J . D ., R . Clinch D . C , 11 . Harbord I . G ., Ernest T . 0 . Hand Org ., J . R . 11 . Lawrence P . M . Wine Steward ,. ! . Woodstock Tyler . Messrs . James Richardson and James 1 leaking , two candidates for initiation , were then ballotted for , and tho voice of tho Lodge boing unanimous in their favour , thoy were initiate I into tho mysteries of the Craft ,

tho newly installed W . M . performing this , his first- work m tho Lodge , in a most ( satisfactory manno" . It was auaouaec I , that since ( . he last meeting death Lad t ,. ' : c ; i front their midst ono of the Past Masters of the Lodge , in tho person of Bio . Salisbury , who died within a few days of Die installation meeting . Tho W . M . regretted that thus early ho should be called upon to perform such a melancholy duty ; but ho

felt the Lodge shonld record their regret at the loss they had sustained , and should also send to the relatives of their deceased brother a letter of condolence . The proposition was carried . The names of threo gentlemen for initiation , aud of one brother for joining were handed iu . Brother I . P . M . Beaumont thought now thafc the number of members of the Lodge amounted to ono