Capper Lodge, No. 1076.

I am happy to inform you that an independent actuary has declared our working expenses to below ; indeed , upon a lower scale than any other collecting charitab ' e institntion yon can name . Our Charities , brethren , are not only unique in their deriving support from tht-Craft alone , but are imiqne in that they are unfortunately dependent upon the generosity of a small minority only for snpoort to carry oiu

thoir good work . Of the Craft we may estimate 100 , 000 , who , allowing a deduction of ona quarter to cover duplication of membership , if they would subscribe only 5 s per annum to each of our three Institutions would yield £ 50 , 000 and upwards . If they gave only 5 s to one , whioh I think within the range of all , what a noble increaso would be made to our resources . It is , indeed , only tho minority who snpport

ns , for out of 210 or 215 candidates , I find only 18 of the parents had subscribed , and yet they were admitted , being deserving . Brethren . conld I tell yon , or could you witness what I do , I feel you would remember the lesson taught ns at onr initiation , when onr ability to assist the cause of charity was so forcibly brought home to us ; and now that you are possessed of the meaus , give as you are able , and

the Masonic Institutions would never have to refuse admission to a candidate , and would become a pattern to all charitable institutions . An opportunity now presents itself . Placo in Bro . White's hands what you have to give , that he may give a stood account in February next . He has to-day appealed to tho Capper Lodge for the support of each brother . He asks each of yoa to give 2 s 6 d a mouth till

January , so that by February he may tako up sufficient money to the H . M . B . I , to constitute the Capper Lodge a V . P . of that Institution . The idea is good , and lik « ly to increase in good works . You can , by this simple means— 1 st , place your W . M . a member of tho Committee of Management , and thereby aid yonr candidates , and then make yonr Wardens ex officio V . P . 's of the Institution . Brethren , is not this

something worthy of . the Capper Lodge , to have the great credit of starting so excellent an idea ? The means of attaining this object are simple—a glass of beer less occasionally will afford sufficient to carry out tho suggestion of one you are all so justly proud of , and enable him to continue the good work tho Capper Lodge has done . I remember Bro . Holliday P . M . brought up nearly £ 100 from the

Capper Lodge . The golden opportunity is now yours ; do not let it slip , or the oredib of it be taken away by others . In response to this appeal , £ 30 was guaranteed by the brethren at the table to Bro . White ' s list . The health of tho Visitors was next given , and received with enthusiasm . After several had replied , the Officers was given , and met with a bumper . Each of the Officers having spoken , the Tyler ' s

toast brought a very memorable evening to a close . During the proceedings some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Catchside , Stephens , and Sherwin Organist , who greatly enhanced the pleasure of the evening by bis accompaniment of the songs and selections . The Visitors were Bro . J . Terry P . M . Sec . E . M . B . I ., Wren 50 , Balls 77 , Ives 781 , Jolly 913 , Catchside 1063 , Reeves 1437 , Clapp 1437 , Stephens 1623 .

Portland Lodge, No. 576

PORTLAND LODGE , No . 576

THE annual meeting of this Lodge and installation of the Worshipful Master , on Monday , the 9 th ult ., was the occasion of a large gathering of the brethren of the " mystic tie . " Upwards of forty members of the Craft were present , including visitors from the Graoge , Wannon , and other Lodges . The Lodge was opened in due form , Bro . J . L . Archer P . M . presiding . Masonic business was transacted , including tho " passing" of a Brother . The ancient

charge having been read , and all brethren UDder the rank of P . M . having retired , a board of Installed Masters was formed . There were present Bros . Archer , Browning , Hayward , McConachy , Portland Lodge ; Bro . Kinch , Grange Lodge , Hamilton ; Bro . Bailey , Wannon Lodge , Coleraine ; Bro . J . J . Martin , All Nations' Lodgo , Clones ; and Bro . Liddle . The ceremony of installation haviug been per

formed , the newly installed Worshipful Master Bro . Ednott Burbank was greeted by his Fellows , and the Board of Past Masters closed . Master Masons and Fellow Crafts were then severally admitted , aud the brethren saluted the Worshipful Master according to ancient usage . Bro . Burbank then proceeded to invest his Officers lor the ensuing twelve months , as follows : —Bros . Hayward I . P . M ., Lowe

S . W ., Beath J . W ., Jones Treasurer , Browning Secretary , barton S . D ., MoEacheru J . D ., Chapman D . C ., Tattersall and T . McConachy Stewards , Hoyden I . G ., Hayward Tyler . The ceremony of installation was very ably performed by Bro . Archer , the several charges being given in an impressive and perfect manner . The Lodge haviug been closed the brethren and their visitors sat down to the enstoraury

banquet , which was catered in excellent style by Mr . Lewis , Percystreet . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Burbank ; the vice-chairs being occupied by the Senior and Junior Wardens . Duo justice having been done the ' ' good things" provided , the Worshipful Master gave tho usual Loyal aud Masomo tuasts , including the Queen aud the Craft , and H . il . H . the Prince of Wales , Graud Master

of England . Song—Bro . Hayward— " The British Lion . " The S . W ., Bro . Lowe , very briefly proposed the District and Provincial Grand Masters , to which Bro . Kiuch respoudod as a Past Provincial Officer . Song—Bro . Brown— ' Gentle Annie . " Bro . Hayward gave The Sister Lodges throughout the world . Bro . Thurmau , Waunon Lodge , replied to the toast iu a very appropriate and pithy speech . Masonic

Song—Bro . £ . Burbank . Bro . Archer proposed tho H alth of tht newly installed Worshipful Master of the Lodge . He spoke very highly of the exertions made by the W . M . on bubalf of the Lodgu . and all agreed that he wonid discharge the duties of his i . igh and important oflica iu a most , commendable and efficieut manner ,

Masonic Song—Bro . S . McConachy . Bio . Burbank , in IVply , said it ga . e him confidence when he found he had the assistance and goodwill of nil the breibreu . During his conuectiuu with tne Lodge hi had beeu assiduous > n the discharge of tiis Masonio duties , and he hoped that under his rule the Lodge wouid continue to prosper Ht Wge 4 a regular gtieoiUMMiB M meetings , more particularly at Lttlge = >

Portland Lodge, No. 576

of Instruction , as every brother should endeavour to render himself competent to hold office in the Lodge . Bro . Burbank pointed out tho benefits and advantages accruing from a strict adborenco to the tenets and usages of Masonry , and strongly deprecated tho admission of unworthy met ' , into tho ranks of the Masouic Order . Kindly reference was made to tho services of Bro . Browning , Secretary

of tho Lodgo , whose Masonio knowledge was not equalled m the district . Bro . Chambers , with capital effect and spirit , gave tho hunting song , " My Pot Horse . " Tho health of tho Retiring Officers was very warmly drunk , and Bro . Hayward , the I . P . M ., acknowledged tho toast on tbpir behalf . Comic Song—Brothor Bailey— " Studying Economy . " Bro . Burbank proposed tho health of tho Installing

Master , Bro . Archer . He said although tho lateness of the hour prevented any long introduction to the toast , yet it required none . The zeal and ability displayed by Bro . Archer in tho working of the Lodge , and the ablo and impressive manner in which ho that evening conducted the installation ceremony , wero noted and duly appreciated by the brethren , and ho ( Bro . Burbank )

hoped that the Officers and members would long continue to have the braefit of Brother Archer's advice and assistance . Song—Brother Burbank— " Let us speak of a man as we find him . " Bro . Archer made a capital spepch in reply to tho toast , which was very heartily received and drunk . Ho tendered good advice to the Officers as regards their duty , if they dosired the

Lodge to prosper and be regarded with respect , always inculcating the great principles of Masonry , brotherly love , truth , and chariry . He sincerely thanked them for the manner in which his health had been drunk , and would strive to aid in every measure for the good of the Lodge . Masonic song— Bro . Hayward . Bro . S . McConachy gave tho Visiting Brethren , a toast always well received at tho Portland

Lodge . Bros . Brown Grange Lodge , Bailey Wannon Lodge , and J . J . Martin All Nations' Lodge , returned thanks for the kind attention shown them that evening . Bro . Beath gave the Ladies , which it is needless to state was received enthusiastically . ,: Here ' s a health to all good lasses "being sung by the company . Tho Tyler ' s toast was then honoured , and the brethren separated after spending a pleasant evening . —TJte Portland Cnianlian , 12 th September 1878 .

Death.

DEATH .

At the residence o £ his brother-in-law , Mr . S . Hurdle , Greenwich , ou the 23 th ult ., Bro . H . T . FISHER , P . M . oE tho St . George's Lodge , No . 1152 .

Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .

THE monthly meeting of the General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institntion for Girls was hold on Thursday , at Freemasous ' Hall , Bro . Thomas W . White in the chair . There were also present Bros . Griffiths Smith , E . Letchworth , H . Massey , W . Bailey , Henry Muggeridge , F . Adlard , W . H . Farnfield , Charles Lacey , John A . Rncker , R . B . Webster , J . B . Scriven , E . H . Hewitt , and F . R . W . Hedges Secretary . The petitions of nine candidates were accepted ,

and three deferred . A letter from Mrs . Jardine was read , thanking tho Committee for their condolence with her on the los 3 of the late Bro . Charles Jardine , her husband , who was drowned tit the Princess Alice . Bro . Hedges reported the receipt from the Mansion Honse Committee of the purchase money for one of the orphan girU of Bro . Grinstead , the captain of the Princess Alice . The Committee afterwards adjourned .

Quarterly Communication Of The P.G.L. Of Armagh.

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF THE P . G . L . OF ARMAGH .

DUNDALK , Thursday . YESTERDAY , pursuant to dne notice , the Quarterly MeetiDg of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh , which embraces representatives from about thirty Lodges , comprised within the counties of Armagh , Louth , and Monaghan was held under tho presidencv of the Pro .

vincial Grand Master . The Most Worshipful Maxwell C . Close , D . fj ., M . P ., Drnmbanagher Castlo , Representative in Ireland of tho United Graud Lodge of England , at the Masonic Hall of this town . Ho was supported by V . W . Bro . Francis Scott , M . D ., as Senior Warden , V . W . Bro . Andrew K Young , J . P ., as Junior AVarden , and Worshipful

Bros . Sydney Jackson , John Galhraitb , William Shimcld Young , J . Hease , Past Grand Officers , and a fair attendance of the brethren of the Province . V . W . Bro . Geo . Hill Smith Grand Secretary read the minutes of last meeting at Clones , Co . Monaghan , which were confirmed . After which the installation of the following Grand Officers for 1879 was proceeded with by the Grand Master ;—

V . W . Andrew K . Young , J . P ., Monaghan , G . S . W , „ Robert Heron , Castleblaney , G . J . W . „ Richard Harvey , ijroghccla , G . Treasurer . „ Geo . Hill Smith , Armagh , G . Secretary .

W . Bro . Rev . Aug . R . Yotmg , Rector of Ballybay ) ,, ,.,, , . „ Rev . E . M . Holtlen ^ j ' O ^ plama . „ Arthur Wynne Horao , G . Organist . „ Johu Galbraith , Dtuidalk , G . S . D . „ M . M . Rutherford , Ballybay , G . J . D , „ C . M . Tranter , Armagh , G / . I . G .

Very Worshipful Bros . R . Harvey and W . Leonard were re-elected ' representatives at the Board of General Purposes , Grand Lodgo of ' Ireland ; and Bros . J . Hesse aud R . Turner on Board of Instruction . After routine business , some very interesting matters to tho Craft

vere introduced , aud decisions arrived at , after which tho Grand Lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony , and the brethren subsepiently dined togetbor at the Hotel of Bro , Williams , under ths ' pregi 4 epcy of tfee PrQvin . cjal Gv _ m & MaatjBr ,