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creating vacancies they were justified in filling up , there must be 80 old souls left to face their troubles for another year after the election to be hold in May . This could only be remedied by such a result that night as would justify the Committee adding to the already large number of Annuitants . The executive had one and all worked hard , and he fully believed the Brethren would agree with him they had done their duty .
Bro . James Terry , who was heartily received , then preceded to read the list of donations , of which we elsewhere give details , and which he announced as totaling up £ 19 , 511 7 s , with six lists yet to come in , and others recognised as incomplete . Bro . W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer submitted the next toast—The
Chairman . They must recognise in Lord George Hamilton the cause of the success of that day , and they fully appreciated his kindly presidency . They could but hope his lordship would go away as pleased with his presidency as they were gratified in having had him to preside over them on this occasion .
The Chairman replied . They all took part in this Anniversary Festival with one object , and that one object was to secure the largest amount possible for the Benevolent Institution . He felt all must agree that the list just read out was eminently satisfactory . He felt really nothing more than the mere figure head of the meeting , and he desired to specially thank the Stewards of his own Province in particular for the hearty and unanimous way in which they had come forward .
Bro . W . H . Spaull P . A . G . D . C . Provincial Grand Secretary of Shropshire proposed success to the other Institutions . Bro . F . B . W . Hedges replied . He referred to the statement as to the permanent income of the Benevolent Institution being £ 5 , 000 per annum . Happy Benevolent 1 for the Boys and Girls had but £ 2 , 000 a year , and were all the more dependent on the Stewards of their Anniversary Festivals . He heartily congratulated the Benevolent Institution on the result of that day ' s
Festival , which could only be regarded as most satisfactory . In 1890 the Province of Middlesex sent up £ 1 , 000 for the Girls School , in support of its late Grand Master , and great as was its success regarded at the time it paled before the total that night . The other two Institutions had enjoyed the advantage of Lord George Hamilton ' s presidency at one of their Anniversary Festivals , and he hoped the time would come when the Girls would be equally favoured .
Bro . J . M . McLeod was glad of the opportunity , on behalf of the Boys School , of joining in the congratulations showered upon the Benevolent Institution since the announcement was made of the contributions for the year . He trusted the success achieved might be the fore-runner of equal successes in years to come . The Brethren had heard the appeal made by his colleague , Bro . Hedges , on behalf of the Girls School in May , and he hoped it would be heartily responded to . As usual the Boys came last for the year , but as previous results had shown it was not , as a consequence , necessarily least ; he trusted success would attend it during the current year .
The Stewards of the Festival were next toasted , the Chairman being congratulated on the total result achieved by the Brethren who had supported him , particular reference being made to his Lordship ' s own Province of Middlesex .
Major Dixon , Vice President of the Board , responded , he being extremely proud of the magnificent amount announced , and expressing , on behalf of the Board of Stewards , the delight they had experienced in being instrumental in raising so large an amount . Bro , J . H . Whadcoat P . M . 19 proposed the toast of the Ladies , to which
Bro . Stanley Attenborough responded . It had been suggested that evening , he said , that the Ladies were knocking at the door of the House of Commons . However much that might be , it was very certain that the only ground on which they could be met on an equality was that of Charity , and in urging that , he might say the Ladies would only be too pleased to help in the future as they had on the present occasion , and in the nast .
The company then repaired to the Temple , where an excellent concert was provided , under the direction of Bro . Schartau P . P . G . O . Middlesex , who ¦ was assisted by Miss Helen Buckley , Miss Claribel Hyde , Miss Jessie King , Miss Ada Kempton , Bros . Charles Ellison , John Bartlett , Bantock Pierpoint , Arthur Appleby , Miss Kathleen Thomas ( Violin ) , Bro . B . Hopkins ( Silver Bells ) , Mr . Charles Capper ( Whistling Solos ) , Mr . and Mrs . Frederic Upton ( Humourous Scenettes ) , and Bro . James Kift ( at the Piano ) .
In connection with the recent attack on Freemasonry by Father Chew , a tolerably full report of which appeared in our columns , says the " Bournemouth Observer , " we have received an enormous amount of correspondence attempting to deal with the subject at issue , but of so irrelevant a character that we are
compelled to decline publication . Correspondence directly relevant to the issue involved will be gladly welcomed , but we are not going to be involved in a controversy , under the guise of a defence of Freemasonry , on the questions of Apostolic Succession , Mediatorial Intercession , and such like questions of
theology involving the whole range of Catholic belief . Father Chew displayed a remarkable indiscretion , as we think , and a considerable ignorance , as can clearly be proved , in dealing with
Freemasonry in an antagonistic attitude ; but we must ask our correspondents to deal with him on the lines laid down by himself , and not wander abroad into subjects the literature of which already extends to a prodigious extent .
The Brethren who are members on the London County Council , moved by a fraternal spirit , met on Tuesday , to consider the formation of a County Council Lodge . Freemasonry is an important element in municipal affairs in the City , says the " Daily Chronicle , " and it may have the effect of encouraging a Brotherly feeling at Spring Gardens .
We are informed on good authority that the Marquess of Eipon Past Grand Master , who severed his connection with the Craft when he joined the Eomish Church , has again associated himself with Freemasonry .
Cambridge University Local Examinations And Our Schools.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS AND OUR SCHOOLS .
JUST on going to press we hear the gratifying news that " Our Boys" have scored well in the Senior and Junior Cambridge Local Examinations . Eight Boys were entered for the Senior ,
and all have passed . In the Junior Division two second and seven third classes , and twenty-one passes , with three " Distinctions " and nine " Honours " have been secured , making a total of thirty-eight certificates .
From the Girls School equally gratifying results have to be recorded , for here all the nineteen pupils who were entered passed , securing six " Honours" and eleven " Distinctions . "
The annual ladies' night entertainment in connection with the Gallery Lodge was held on Saturday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Percy Husk . There was a large attendance . The opportunity was taken for presenting Mrs . Lock , wife of the I . P . M ., with a handsome souvenir bracelet of her husband ' s year of office . A banquet was followed by a concert , at which many artistes kindly gave their services .
MASONIC TREAT AT NORTHAMPTON . THE annual tea and entertainment given by the Brethren of Northampton to the old people of the town took place with eminent success at the Corn Exchange , on Thursday , 13 th inst . The large building was crowded with aged folk , who were made as happy as creature comforts and kindly attention could make them , all who took part in the proceedings seeming to
vie with one another in doing their utmost to promote the enjoyment of their guests . In all twenty-six tables were arranged as conveniently as may be in the body of the vast hall , and around these the old people , who began to ' arrive punctually at three o ' clock , and who numbered about 740 , bestowed fc hemselves .
After an excellent repast , the Earl of Euston briefly addressed the assembly . He hoped that all who had come would spend a very happy and pleasant evening , and carry away very happy recollections ; and . to them all , in the name and on behalf of the Masons of Northampton , he gave a most hearty and fraternal greeting . What little the Masons had been able to do
to provide an evening s pleasure and amusement was a much greater pleasure to them than it could possibly be to the guebts . He trusted that all would thoroughly and heartily enjoy themselves , and might they go home with God's blessing and protection , and have the knowledge that they had the good wishes of every Freemason in Northampton .
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GAIETY RESTAURANT , STSA 3 TD . LUNCHEONS ( HOT and COLD)—At Popular Prices , in BUFFET and EESTAUEANT ( on lst floor ) . Also Chops , Steaks , Joints , Entrees , & c , in the GEILL EOOM . AFTERNOON TEAConsisting of Tea or Coffee , Cut Bread and Butter , Jam , Cake , Pastry , ad lib , at 1 / - per head ; served from 4 till 6 in EESTAUEANT ( lst floor ) . DINNERS IN RESTAURANTFrom 5-30 till 9 at Fixed Prices ( 3 / 6 and 5 / - ) and a la Carte . In this room the Viennese Band performs from 6 till 8 . Smoking after 7-45 . AMERICAN BAR . THE GRILL SOOM is open till 12-30 . PRIVATE DINING E 00 M 8 P 0 R LARGE AND SMALL PARTIES . SPIEES AND PCND , Ltd ., Proprietors .
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creating vacancies they were justified in filling up , there must be 80 old souls left to face their troubles for another year after the election to be hold in May . This could only be remedied by such a result that night as would justify the Committee adding to the already large number of Annuitants . The executive had one and all worked hard , and he fully believed the Brethren would agree with him they had done their duty .
Bro . James Terry , who was heartily received , then preceded to read the list of donations , of which we elsewhere give details , and which he announced as totaling up £ 19 , 511 7 s , with six lists yet to come in , and others recognised as incomplete . Bro . W . M . Stiles Grand Treasurer submitted the next toast—The
Chairman . They must recognise in Lord George Hamilton the cause of the success of that day , and they fully appreciated his kindly presidency . They could but hope his lordship would go away as pleased with his presidency as they were gratified in having had him to preside over them on this occasion .
The Chairman replied . They all took part in this Anniversary Festival with one object , and that one object was to secure the largest amount possible for the Benevolent Institution . He felt all must agree that the list just read out was eminently satisfactory . He felt really nothing more than the mere figure head of the meeting , and he desired to specially thank the Stewards of his own Province in particular for the hearty and unanimous way in which they had come forward .
Bro . W . H . Spaull P . A . G . D . C . Provincial Grand Secretary of Shropshire proposed success to the other Institutions . Bro . F . B . W . Hedges replied . He referred to the statement as to the permanent income of the Benevolent Institution being £ 5 , 000 per annum . Happy Benevolent 1 for the Boys and Girls had but £ 2 , 000 a year , and were all the more dependent on the Stewards of their Anniversary Festivals . He heartily congratulated the Benevolent Institution on the result of that day ' s
Festival , which could only be regarded as most satisfactory . In 1890 the Province of Middlesex sent up £ 1 , 000 for the Girls School , in support of its late Grand Master , and great as was its success regarded at the time it paled before the total that night . The other two Institutions had enjoyed the advantage of Lord George Hamilton ' s presidency at one of their Anniversary Festivals , and he hoped the time would come when the Girls would be equally favoured .
Bro . J . M . McLeod was glad of the opportunity , on behalf of the Boys School , of joining in the congratulations showered upon the Benevolent Institution since the announcement was made of the contributions for the year . He trusted the success achieved might be the fore-runner of equal successes in years to come . The Brethren had heard the appeal made by his colleague , Bro . Hedges , on behalf of the Girls School in May , and he hoped it would be heartily responded to . As usual the Boys came last for the year , but as previous results had shown it was not , as a consequence , necessarily least ; he trusted success would attend it during the current year .
The Stewards of the Festival were next toasted , the Chairman being congratulated on the total result achieved by the Brethren who had supported him , particular reference being made to his Lordship ' s own Province of Middlesex .
Major Dixon , Vice President of the Board , responded , he being extremely proud of the magnificent amount announced , and expressing , on behalf of the Board of Stewards , the delight they had experienced in being instrumental in raising so large an amount . Bro , J . H . Whadcoat P . M . 19 proposed the toast of the Ladies , to which
Bro . Stanley Attenborough responded . It had been suggested that evening , he said , that the Ladies were knocking at the door of the House of Commons . However much that might be , it was very certain that the only ground on which they could be met on an equality was that of Charity , and in urging that , he might say the Ladies would only be too pleased to help in the future as they had on the present occasion , and in the nast .
The company then repaired to the Temple , where an excellent concert was provided , under the direction of Bro . Schartau P . P . G . O . Middlesex , who ¦ was assisted by Miss Helen Buckley , Miss Claribel Hyde , Miss Jessie King , Miss Ada Kempton , Bros . Charles Ellison , John Bartlett , Bantock Pierpoint , Arthur Appleby , Miss Kathleen Thomas ( Violin ) , Bro . B . Hopkins ( Silver Bells ) , Mr . Charles Capper ( Whistling Solos ) , Mr . and Mrs . Frederic Upton ( Humourous Scenettes ) , and Bro . James Kift ( at the Piano ) .
In connection with the recent attack on Freemasonry by Father Chew , a tolerably full report of which appeared in our columns , says the " Bournemouth Observer , " we have received an enormous amount of correspondence attempting to deal with the subject at issue , but of so irrelevant a character that we are
compelled to decline publication . Correspondence directly relevant to the issue involved will be gladly welcomed , but we are not going to be involved in a controversy , under the guise of a defence of Freemasonry , on the questions of Apostolic Succession , Mediatorial Intercession , and such like questions of
theology involving the whole range of Catholic belief . Father Chew displayed a remarkable indiscretion , as we think , and a considerable ignorance , as can clearly be proved , in dealing with
Freemasonry in an antagonistic attitude ; but we must ask our correspondents to deal with him on the lines laid down by himself , and not wander abroad into subjects the literature of which already extends to a prodigious extent .
The Brethren who are members on the London County Council , moved by a fraternal spirit , met on Tuesday , to consider the formation of a County Council Lodge . Freemasonry is an important element in municipal affairs in the City , says the " Daily Chronicle , " and it may have the effect of encouraging a Brotherly feeling at Spring Gardens .
We are informed on good authority that the Marquess of Eipon Past Grand Master , who severed his connection with the Craft when he joined the Eomish Church , has again associated himself with Freemasonry .
Cambridge University Local Examinations And Our Schools.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS AND OUR SCHOOLS .
JUST on going to press we hear the gratifying news that " Our Boys" have scored well in the Senior and Junior Cambridge Local Examinations . Eight Boys were entered for the Senior ,
and all have passed . In the Junior Division two second and seven third classes , and twenty-one passes , with three " Distinctions " and nine " Honours " have been secured , making a total of thirty-eight certificates .
From the Girls School equally gratifying results have to be recorded , for here all the nineteen pupils who were entered passed , securing six " Honours" and eleven " Distinctions . "
The annual ladies' night entertainment in connection with the Gallery Lodge was held on Saturday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Percy Husk . There was a large attendance . The opportunity was taken for presenting Mrs . Lock , wife of the I . P . M ., with a handsome souvenir bracelet of her husband ' s year of office . A banquet was followed by a concert , at which many artistes kindly gave their services .
MASONIC TREAT AT NORTHAMPTON . THE annual tea and entertainment given by the Brethren of Northampton to the old people of the town took place with eminent success at the Corn Exchange , on Thursday , 13 th inst . The large building was crowded with aged folk , who were made as happy as creature comforts and kindly attention could make them , all who took part in the proceedings seeming to
vie with one another in doing their utmost to promote the enjoyment of their guests . In all twenty-six tables were arranged as conveniently as may be in the body of the vast hall , and around these the old people , who began to ' arrive punctually at three o ' clock , and who numbered about 740 , bestowed fc hemselves .
After an excellent repast , the Earl of Euston briefly addressed the assembly . He hoped that all who had come would spend a very happy and pleasant evening , and carry away very happy recollections ; and . to them all , in the name and on behalf of the Masons of Northampton , he gave a most hearty and fraternal greeting . What little the Masons had been able to do
to provide an evening s pleasure and amusement was a much greater pleasure to them than it could possibly be to the guebts . He trusted that all would thoroughly and heartily enjoy themselves , and might they go home with God's blessing and protection , and have the knowledge that they had the good wishes of every Freemason in Northampton .
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GAIETY RESTAURANT , STSA 3 TD . LUNCHEONS ( HOT and COLD)—At Popular Prices , in BUFFET and EESTAUEANT ( on lst floor ) . Also Chops , Steaks , Joints , Entrees , & c , in the GEILL EOOM . AFTERNOON TEAConsisting of Tea or Coffee , Cut Bread and Butter , Jam , Cake , Pastry , ad lib , at 1 / - per head ; served from 4 till 6 in EESTAUEANT ( lst floor ) . DINNERS IN RESTAURANTFrom 5-30 till 9 at Fixed Prices ( 3 / 6 and 5 / - ) and a la Carte . In this room the Viennese Band performs from 6 till 8 . Smoking after 7-45 . AMERICAN BAR . THE GRILL SOOM is open till 12-30 . PRIVATE DINING E 00 M 8 P 0 R LARGE AND SMALL PARTIES . SPIEES AND PCND , Ltd ., Proprietors .