The Langthorne Masonic Charitable Association.

o the notice of the meeting is really lhe toas of the evening , "Success to the Langthorne Masonic Charitable Institution . " Now , brethren , it requires certainly a better man than myself to explain to you , if neetl be , the objects of this Charitable Association , but you are so well versed in the working of it , and thc report is in your hands , that , perhaps , I may save myself

some trouble in endeavouring to explain that which you alreaely know . To-night we celebrate the third anniversary of this Association , and 1 think we may fairly congratulate ourselves upon our venture commenced three years since . I find that during chat period seventy-one Govcrnoiships have been balloted for , though eleven out o that number have not yet been appropriated ; it is a

matter of fact , however , that sixty Life Governorships have been paid for during those years . Further manipulating the figures , I find that during that time £ 196 have been paid to the Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 155 - to the Masonic Institution for Girls , and £ 260 to the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows . Now , brethren , these facts antl figures are incontestible . I

think we may safely say that if we hatl not banded together the three Institutions , of which we are so justly proud , would not have received that amount of moneyperhaps not a quarter of that s mount . This , therefore * , is a proof of the usefulness t > f this Institution , whose third anniversary we celebrate to-day , and of that of the other kindred institutions that exist . Wc really do not know the

extent of thc good accomplished , how we have assisted thc aged to obtain ah annuity , the child to win his candidature . Yes , it may be ours to picture the relief of a broken-hearted widow when she sees her son or daughter has been successful in entering the schools through the assistance we have gained the power to give . It is a wellknown fact , that in these schools the children are admirably

tended ; morals , health , conduct , and education are well caret ! for , and in all cases are these children looked upon as members of one great family , antl not as the recipients of charity . Now , brethren , we may congratulate ourselves that we have done something towards assisting these widows in getting their boys and g irls into the schools . Antl we may congratulate ourselves in like manner

that wc soothe the aged , and rentier less rugged thc declining path by which they reach the grive . These facts are golden ; we know that they have taken place ; and I say prosperity to the Laiigthorue Masonic Charitable Association , which has been marvellous , so that £ 750 has been collected iu three years , or on an average £ 24 8 ios . every fifty-two weeks . Brethren , it deserves our highest

encomiums . Our success proves that a society of this kind vvas wanted in this neighbourhood . In asking you to drink this toast I shall also ask you to drink " The l . ' ealth of Bro . Binckes , " who is closely associated with us through the position he holds as representing one of those noble Masonic Institutions in whose behalf this society is working . Bro . Binekes will be able , better than I can , to tell you what

the Boys' School can do ; and from his constant communicition with his colleagues hc can tell you what ' the kindred Institutions can do . As rcgartls the report I call your attention to thc second paragraph , which is as follows : — " The Committee ilcsirc to impress upon thc members that as this is the last year of thc Association , the advisability of at once paying up the amounts now due hy

them , so that those who have not yet had their appropilitmus may obtain them as speedily as possible , antl thus enable the Committee to close the Association within the time prescribed by thc rules . " Well , now , as an individual member of this Association , antl as your President , I wish to say it is well to close this soci-ty as soon as you reasonably can . Every effective

member is now owing £ 2 12 s . Some of us hive got our appropriations ; seme nave not . Thos ; who may very likely feel inclined to pay up ; those who have not may possibly also be so disposed as they will get their appropriations thc sooner ; but if they do not all agree of course We must carry on the society to tne term of four years . The auditors are here ; they have examined the accounts , antl

have found them correct . Since printing some of the names of prize-holders several have been placed upon the lists , and the money has been paid to the Aged Freemasons Institution . We have sent up a large amount to the Institutions , indeed in what we have attempted , 1 believe we have , been perfectly successful .

Bro . Binckes in reply , alluded to a report which has somehow got abroad that he tlid not approve of this Association , that indeed the questions had been put to him point blank , but he assured his hearers that such a thought had never crossetl his mind , indeed , he regarded with the most favourable eye such Institutions , which had his best wishes for their

success . He then proceeded to give the brethren present some interesting information as to the condition of the Institution * , and the manner in which their operations were being extended . Bro , Binckes concluded by referring t ° the first of the festivals that had been held this year as a proof that however great commercial depression might oc * > Vet Freemasons had the welfare of thtir Charities so

constantl y at heart , that thty were able to make sure that thte Masonic Institutions should not suffer . Bro . Lac ' ey , the Treasurer of thc Association , proposed " The Health eif the President , liro . J . G . Stevens , " referln g to the length of time , 16 or 17 years , during which time

Bro . Stevens had always distinguished himself hy his desire to make himself serviceable to his fellow creatures , and by his energy in Freemasonry had become widel y known among the brethren . He trusted that thc uay was . far distant when they would no longer see his > ace .

I he President having returnetl thanks in an amusing speech , referring to his vivitl recollection of his experience as an initiate , fa-., proposed " The Health of Bro . Taylor /' " ¦»! m so doing stated his belief that the success of the Association was mainly due to the talents and energy of

The Langthorne Masonic Charitable Association.

their worthy Secretary . During thc three years they had been at work there had been neither mistakes nor confusion in the accounts , which was highly creditable in a society consisting of more than a hundred members contributing to the funtls by small monthly payments . Bro . Taylor having replied , the President proposed " The Health of the Vice-President , Bro . Thorpe , " whose business talents and genial character were so very welcome in their srcii ty .

* ' The Health of Bro . Lacey , the Treasurer , " was also proposed in fitting terms by the President , the compliment being duly acknowledged by both these brethren .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of the subscribers of this Institution met on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Joshua Nunn presided , and the other brethren present were—Bros . J . A . Farnfield , A . A . Richards , C . S . Brown , J . G . Stevens , C .

H . Webb , W . F . C . Moutrie , A . H . Tattershall , Thos . W . White , Aubrey Walsh , J . Nunn , W . Stiles , j . S . Pierce , W . Winn , f . Peters , J . Thomas , W . Paas , F . Mead , W . Marsjiall , Chas . Nash , W . W . Smith , A . A . Pendlebury , George Plucknett , S . Rawson , R . W . Stewart , E . J . A . Trimmer , Erasmus Wilson , C . G . Rushworth , W . Stephens , R . B . Webster , J . A . Rucker , A . Tisley , A . F .

A . Woodford , S . W . H . Ramsey , H . Phythian , E . C . Mather , H . C . Sadler , F . Richardson , J . L . Mather , R . Wilkinson , T . Robinson , J . E . Middleton , George Penn , Thos . Massa , A . Macnamara , Samuel Poynter , j . Terry , J . P . Probert , B . C . Marshall , Henry Venn , W . H . Main , j . C . Stilwell , W . F . Ntttleship , G . Bolton , J . J . Berry , W , C . Barlow , E . Letchworth , Thos . fohnson , K . R . Divis ,

A . J . Duff Filer , E . W . Davis , J . Brett , E . Cox , J . Hervey , J . Abbot , H . G . Buss , j . Kemp Coleman , Robert King , R . L . Loveland , A . E . Gladwell , H . A . Dubois , J . W . Baldwin , W . H . Farnfield , J . W . Figg , F . J . Cronin , J . M . Case , S . Jordan , J . Faulkner , Tho-t . Cubitt , F . Binekes , John Dennis , J . Chynoweth . George Kenning , Chas . He > rs ) ey , A . I . Fenner ! II . Bishop , F . H . Hewitt , J . W . Hobbs , R .

H . Giraud , H . Dtarsley , VV . C . Glen , O . Hansard , T . J . Cousworth , S . C . Dibdin , E . J . Barron , W . Long , F . II . Hunt , H . W . Greenwood , Fredk . Hockley , Herbert Dicketts , Piter De Lande Long , William Hope , C . H . Harding , F . Atllard , F . R . W . Hedges , ( Secretary ) , and II . Massey ( Freemason ) . Alter the minutes had been reatl antl confirmed , Bro . R .

B . Webster gave notice of motion for the next Quarterly Court , that one girl be struck off the list of elected candidates , in consequence of her not having been sent in after frequent applications by the House Comtnitt-e . The Secretary reported that a brother did not intend to proceed wilh the candidature ot onc little girl . The petitions of three candidates' friends were read and

accepted , antl the candidates plac-. d ou the list . Thc letter from Bro . S . Leith Tomkins vvas read by the Secretary , offering to receive subscriptions on behalf of the Institution , and stating that his interest in the welfare of the Institution remained unabated . On thc motion of Br . > . Tattershall , seconded by Bro . A . E . Gladwell , a letter was ordered to be written to Bro .

Tomkins acknowledging the kind offer , which was deferred on the suggestion of Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Wootlford , for further consideration . The election of two members of the House Committee in place of Bro . Benjamin Head and Bro . John Boyd , deceased , was taken during the meeting of the Committee . Thc poll was kept open till five o'clock , when the

scrutineers of votes commenced casting up the vote ' . When the poll was declared the following was found to be the result : — Name . No . of Votes . Bro . Hope , William , M . D 39 ,, Cox , Edward ... ... 32 ,, Cubitt , Thomas 23

„ Farnfielel , John , A 23 „ Richardson , Frank ... 18 „ Mason , J ohn ... ... ... ... 12 „ Spooner , Edwartl 1

Bro . William Hope , M . D , and Bro . Edwaul Cox were therefore declared duly electetl , and a vote eif thanks to the scrutineers of votes ( Bros . W . F . C . Moutrie , John G . Stevens , George Bolton , and J . J . Berry ) , and to Bro . Joshua Nunn , Chairman of thc day , closed the proceeding ; - .

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A Meeting of the St . Alban ' s Restoration Committee was to take place on Friday , at thc Board Room , at Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . 30 p m . Bro . W . Stokes has just completed his sixteenth year at the Royal Polytechnic as a lecturer and teacher of the Science of Memories . We need hardly add that Professor Stokes has during thc above time given valuable instruction to thousands .

;; : Bro . Colonel Stanley , M . P ., "W . D . Prov . G . M . West Lancashire , Secretary of State : for War , will preside nt the 48 th Anniversary Meeting eif the Ro ) al United Service Institution , to be held in thc Theatre to-elay , at twelve o ' clock , when the gold medal will be presented to the writer of the Prize Essay . MOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —The diseases common to our climate , and endangering man ' s physical condition , will always exist , though muny may be mitigated and thetr ell'ects removed by tlme'y aid

appropriately app led at the proper lime . Holioway ' s Pills arc a . kmnvJcdgt-d far and wide to be the most effective purifier of the blood , the most certain regulator of disordered organs , and the most innocent aperient that can be prescribed . This medicine is applicable to all alike , young or flit , robust ordelicate ; it increases ibe appetite and controls all derangements of the bowels . Alter the disorder is subdued occasional doses of these Pills will prevent any relapse , and moreover secute , promote , and intensify the good results which flow from perfect purity and regularity . — [ Anvr . ]

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

Bro . J . D . Allcroft , M . P ., P . M . 1657 , has forwarded to the directors of the proposed Worcester County and City Coffee Tavern Company a donation of £ 50 towards the preliminary expenses attending the formation of the company . On Wednesday evening , the nth December , the District Inspector , P . M . Bro . W . Oldham , installed the

officers of the Wooroora Lodge , No . 4 61 , I . C , Riverton , for the ensuing term . In consideration of the business in hand viz ., one initiation , one passing , and installation , the lodge had been called for 4 p . m ., so that many were thereby prevented from attending who had otherwise signified their intention of being present . The lodge was first duly opened by W . M . Bro . P . M . I . E . Bleechmore , raised to

the Third Degree , and the V . W . Pro . Grand Inspector , Bro . Oldham , was then requested to assume the chief position , who with Bros . Jobling , P . M . ; A . Klaner , W . M . 3 63 , I . C ; A . G . Aish , P . M ., W . M . 408 , I . C . ; F . H . Barkla , W . M . 416 , I . C . ; and J . J . Ruead , W . M . St . James , l-. C ., then formed a Past Master ' s lodge , and dul y iiistalleel Bro . Castine , J . W ., W . M . of Wooroora Lodge for ensuing

term . Lodge being closed to First Degree , the following officers were then installed as follows : —Bros . James Scholeficld , S . W . ; R . B . Millner , J . W . ; J . M . Elliott , Treas . ; F . Calf , jun ., Sec , ( re-elected ); the Rev . J . Houghton , Chap . ; J . Gray , S . D . ; R . W . Hall , J . D . j H . Cole , I . G . ; J . M . Elliott , Tyler . Mr . James Gant , farmer , of Finniss Point , was then initiated , and Bro . T . Campain , passed ,

lodge being closed at about 7 . 30 p . m ., when all present sat down to a very nice spread provided by host Suckling , ef the Riverton Hotel , and after the cloth was removed , the usual Masonic toasts were drunk and the brethren separated . The Whitehall Review is enabled to announce that General Lord Napier of Magdala , G . C . B ., G . C . S . I .,

will return to Gibraltar and resume the Governorship of that fortress on the expiration of his leave , and that there is every probability of his completing his full period of six years in thc appointment , which he took up in October , 18 7 6 . "BRUT IMPERIAL" CHAMPAGNE . — The wints of the famous house of Moct and Chanelon , of

Epernay , where they boast some six miles of cellars , wherein are stored millions of bottles of champagne , have become famous all over the world since thc elays when , in the fifteenth century , Jean and Nicholas Moot were echevins of the City of Reims . Their " Star " brand is known wherever champagne has penetrated ; and , in order to keep pace with the modern demands for dry wine , they are now shipping , in addition to their White Dry Sillery , a

fine champagne entitled the " Brut Imperial . " There can be no doubt it is one of the finest dry champagnes ever offered for sale in this country . It is entirel y " Brut , " that is , the wine has only its natural saccharine , with no added liqueur , and thus it will recommend itself to the physician as well as the connoisseur cf champagne , as it is infinitely more wholesome as well as jileasanter to the taste . It has a gootl body , is thoroughly vinous , and possesses also a delicate flavour .

The Qnarterl y Meeting of the Duke of Leinster Mark Master Masons Lotlge , 3 63 , I . C - firas heiu in the Alfred Masonic Hall , Weymouth-strcet , Adelaide , on Friday , Dec . 20 th , 1878 . The business of the meeting comprised the marking and passing of Bro . Alfred George Aish , W . M . 408 , I . C . The candidate was present , and the ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner b y

the C . A ., Bro . R . J . Winter . The following are the officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . R . J . Winter , C . A . ; W . Baker , ist Inspector ; W . Sumsion , 2 nd Inspector ; J . W . Castine , 3 rd Inspector ; T . S . Lang , Sec . ; W . N . Crowder , Treas . ; A . Klaner , P . O . ; R . W . M . Hunckley , Asst . C . ; R . Couch , I . G . ; and Tucker , Tyler . The Whitehall , Review can state most positively

that there is not the slightest prospect of Lieutenant-General Sir Garnet Wolseley haneling in his resignation of his appointment at Cyprus , as has been more than once stated by some of our contemporaries . We have before us a litter from an officer holding an official position at Cyprus in which it is stated that " I lis Excellency has never even hinted at such a thing , antl for some months at least he will remain at his post . "

The number of out-patients on the books of the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart anil Paralysis , Soho-square , for the week ending Feb . 15 th ., was 1 , 1 47 . Among the many articles on demand in the household none deserve more attention than plate and polishing powder . Many of the powders now in use are

simply ruinous to every article upon which they are useel . The " Star " Plate and Universal Polishing Powder Co . have supplied a great want in the "Star" Plate and Polishing Poweler , and the price places it within the reach of all . This powder has been subjected to the most crucial tests , is entirely free from all mercury , acids , or anything

that can injure plate , gold , silver , or the finest jewellery . For polishing anil cleaning copper , white metals , ivory , marble , or glass it far surpasses any preparation in use . The company received the only prize medal for polishing powtlers at the Fxhibition , Philadelphia , 1876 , there being fourteen competitors . Their powder is certainly a great desideratum .

MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a hanelsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office ortler value 3 s . 2 d .- —Anvr .