Royal Standard Lodge Of Instruction No. 1208.

ROYAL STANDARD LODGE OF INSTRUCTION No . 1208 .

The 1000 th meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held , by sanction of the Grand Secretary , at the Broad-street Station Restaurant ( L . and N . W . R . ) , on Friday , the 24 th ult , instead of its usual place of meeting , The Castle , 81 , Hollovvay-road , N . Bro . Jas .

E . Carver , W . M . 1298 , presided , and Bros . W . A . Brown , P . M . 1567 , P . P . G . S . of W . Middlesex , acted as S . W . ; and W . Blankley , J . W . 1298 , as J . W . Upwards of 100 brethren were present , amongst whom were Bros . W . Stiles , P . M . ; Eccleston Gibbs , P . M . ; S . Richardson , P . M . 18 3 ; Schultz , P . M . ; J . C . Yates ,

P . M . ; Cook , P . M . ; F . E . Bailey , P . M . ; G . W . Robson , W . M . 1426 ; A . Wilks , W . M . elect 73 ; and many others . After the usual lodge business was concluded , the brethren adjourned to supper , which was admirably served under the able superintendence of Bro . F . C . Lockstone , W . M . 862 .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave the usual toasts , and , in proposing "Success to the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , " gave a few details of the work it has done . Since its formation the average attendance has been 15 per meeting , and through its benevolent associations nearl y . £ 3 , 000 has been raised for the Masonic Charities . He then presented , on

behalf of the members , a very handsome silver coffee service to the Preceptor , Bro . T . Cull , P . M . 1446 , and a case of silver fish knives and forks to the Secretary , Bro . Robt . P . Angel , J . D . 179 , as a mark of appreciation of their valued services . There was also a most useful case for Masonic clothing presented to each of these brethren on behalf of Bro . F . E . Bailey , P . M . 167 .

The W . M . also advocated the formation of Masonic banks , conducted on Continental lines , to assist Masons in failing circumstances and requiring temporary assistance . A very good programme of songs and recitations was rendered by Bro . Lovett King , assisted by Bros . Loder , Linfoot , Angel , Cull , W . S . Lee , and Stone .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A large party of ladies and gentlemen on Wednesday afternoon paid a visit to the School of this Institution at Battersea-rise , where an entertainment had been arranged to celebrate the centenary of the commencement of the first schoolroom possessed by the Institution . Altogether there were nearly 200 present . The visit arose out of that paid by the Institute of

Journalists in September last , which it was felt by members of the press was not so numerously composed as those journalists who were Freemasons would desire , and means were adopted by Bro . T . Catling and others , but Bro . Thomas Catling more especially , to get a Urge representation of newspapers present , as they felt that the claims of the Institution , which they have very dearly

at heart , should be as widely known as possible . Among the many brethren , gentlemen , and ladies present were : Mrs . Collings and Mrs . Strugnell , N . G . Western , Eugene Monteuuis , Sir Geo . D . Harris , Miss Mapleton , Dr . Ralph Gooding , W . Vincent , A . J . Friberg , George Fairchild , Philip H . Hemyng , A . T . Lewis , George Corbie , James Boulton ( of Stratford )

and daughters , Mrs . Dan Richardson , Nathaniel Fortescue , W . M . 2374 ; Edgar Barnes , T . W . Whitmarsh , Jas . Fernandez , D . P . Bastel , P . M . 1636 ; J . S . Fleming , Dr . J . W . Hinton , Miss Bousfield , Miss Violet Hanson , Mrs . Dalwood , Miss Lovelock , Mr . Pullan , Mrs . Spelgate , Mrs . W . J . Barton , Mrs . Thompson , Mrs . Gardner , Bro . Carl Fleck , P . M ,

616 ; Mrs . W . A . J . Hicks , R . Mager , N . L . Weston , Mrs . and Miss Hay , Miss Myers , Bro . H . Massey , Miss Massey , and Miss Charlotte Massey . Newspapers Camberwell News , Penny Illustrated , The Lady , The Observer , Middlesex Chronicle , The Mid Surrey and Battersea Herald , Citizen , Stage , Evening Standard , Daily Chronicle , Whitehall Review ' , Clapham Chronicle ,

South Western Star , and Sporting and Dramatic News The company was received by the following members of the House Committee : Bros . E . Letchworth ( Chairman for the month ) , Sir J . B . Monckton , J . H . Matthews , F ' rank Richardson , Robert Grey , H . A . Hunt , A . C . Spaull , Charles Hammerton , F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary ; Miss Davis , Head Governess ; and Miss Buck , Matron ,

To give a short history of the circumstances leading to the meeting , it may be stated that just a century ago—in November , 1793—the Freemasons acquired from the Corporation of London a plot of leasehold ground near the Obelisk , St . George's Fields , on which to build the first School house for girls . The

Institution , originally known as the " Royal Cumberland F ' ree Mason School , " had been founded five years previously , the early pupils being taught in a hired building . Some difficulties , partly owing , it is believed , to difficulties with the builders , delayed the erection of the new School ; but on its completion 30 girls were admitted . Additional rooms were built from time to

time , the School existing for more than half a century . In 1851 , a fresh site was secured at Wandsworth , and the School built thereon was occupied by between 60 and 70 girls in the following year . After H . R . H . the Prince of Wales presided at the Festival of 1871 , the accumulation of funds enabled the number of children ( which then stood at 100 ) to be steadily increased . There were 150 in 18 75 , when the Prince of Wales became President of thc Institution . Additional ground

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

having been purchased , a new "Alexandra" wing , so named by permission of the Princess of Wales , was built and opened in 1878—thus providing for 200 girls . Lyncombe House was purchased in the following year for a junior School . There have since been other additions , including the Alexandra Centenary Hall , inaugurated by their

R . H . the Prince and Princess of Wales ; and the number of children now being provided for is 265 . In addition to receiving a sound English education , the girls ( who remain until they attain the age of 16 ) are taught type-writing , shorthand , needlework , practical cookery , and the domestic duties of the house . The Alexandra Hall is lighted by stained glass windows ,

presented by Grand Lodge and numerous private lodges . It has been suggested that the recesses in the Hall should be filled with stained glass , representing the works of some of the most admired of our English poets , two of the twelve have already been so filled ( Tennyson and Sir Walter Scott ) by the munificence of friends , the carrying out of this suggestion would be

a unique addition to the fine Hall . It is satisfactory to add that the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M ., has kindly consented to be Chairman of the next Festival , to be held in May , 1894 . There was first an inspection of the building by the visitors , conducted by the Head Mistress , Matron , and Governess . Afterwards calisthenics and marching by

the girls , conducted by Mrs . Roworth ; a club exercise ; then music and singing ; and in conclusion , an applicable speech by Bro . THOMAS CATLING , in which he assured the House Committee of the interest taken in the Institution by himself and colleagues , and their

gratification with all they had seen of the admirable management of the Institution . This was acknowledged by Bro . Sir J MONCKTON on behalf of the Chairman of the House Committee , and the children's tea followed . All the company left by half-past five o'clock .

Chiswick Lodge Of Instruction, No. 2012.

CHISWICK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 2012 .

There was a good attendance at the meeting of this lodge of instruction held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., the attraction being the working of the 15 Sections , which were carried out in a manner reflecting the highest credit on

all concerned . The chair of W . M . was occupied by Bro . J . Davies , P . M . 169 , supported by Bros . Arthur Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; Higginson , W . M ., as S . W , i R . H . Williams . P . M ., as J . W . ; M . Spiegel , Sec ; Allman , P . M . ; Gatliff , Hide , Powell , Rae , Dehane , P . M . ; Reid , Hillier , and many others .

Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which the principal business of the evening was at once proceeded with . The Sections were worked by the following brethren : First Lecture—1 st , Bro . Allman , P . M . ; 2 nd , Bro . Gatliff ; 3 rd , Bro . Hide ; 4 th , Bro . Powell ; 5 th , Bro . Higginson ; 6 th , Bro . Hillier ;

and 7 th , Bro . Reid . Second Lecture—ist , Bro . Hillier ; 2 nd , Bro . J . Davies , P . M . ; 3 rd , Bro . Allman , P . M . ; 4 th , Bro . Higginson , W . M . ; and 5 th , Bro . Craggs , P . M . Third Lecture—1 st , Bro . A . Williams , P . M . ; 2 nd , Bro . Carlston ; and 3 rd , Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M . After the First Lecture the lodge was called off

for refreshments , which was generously supplied by Bro . Spiegel , the indefatigable Secretary . Bro . ARTHUR WILLIAMS , P . M ., Preceptor , proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Davies , P . M ., for occupying the chair , and to Bros . Higginson and R . H . Williams for taking the positions of S . W . and J . W .

respectively . The manner in which the questions had been put from the chair had not been beaten by anybody , for Bro . Davies had performed that arduous duty without a mistake and with that physical ability and good memory which was only equalled by Bro . Higginson , who had been at the right hand of every

brother ready to prompt him if necessary . He also proposed that Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., acting J . W ., should be elected an honorary member . Bro . SPIEGEL , Sec , seconded the proposition , which was unanimously carried . Bro . J . DAVIES , P . M ., thanked the brethren for this

mark of their appreciation , but scarcely thought his services were worthy of it . Bros . HIGGINSON and R . H . WILLIAMS also returned thanks , after which Bro . DEHANE , P . M ., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the brethren who had worked the sections , which was seconded by Bro . HATTON , and

heartily accorded . On the motion of thc WORSHIPFUL MASTER , thanks were also tendered to Bro . Spiegel , Sec , for generously providing the refreshments and carrying out all the arrangements in such an admirable manner . The SECRETARY responded , and drew the attention

of the brethren to a concise history of the lodge of instruction compiled by himself , and bound in a handy pocket size with the bye-laws . The lodge was closed after Bro . Davies , P . M . 169 , had intimated his intention of working the consecration ceremony at the Plucknett Lodge of Instruction on the 6 th inst .

According to an announcement i _ ontained in a Sussex paper , Bro . the Hon . A . K . Gathorne-Hardy , owing to continued ill-health , has placed the resignation of his seat in the hands of the local Conservative leaders , and it will be decided at an early meeting of the East Grinstead Division Conservative Central Council whether the resign , ation be accepted or not ,

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 21 st ult . Arrumg thrive present were Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., W . C . N . , * W . H . Holroyd , J . ; L . VV . Harvey , S . ; N . Prower , M . A , P . W . C . N ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . G . C ., P . W . C . N ., Scribe ; Rev . R . C . Fillincham , B . A ., and T . O . Harding , M . A .,

P . VV . C . N . Visitors : Bros . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., Edwin Storr , and John Adams . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then closed and adjourned . The members then dined with the brethren of the Prince Leopold Mark Lodge . During the evening " The Health of the W . C . N . " was duly toasted and responded to .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 4 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , Bishopstreet , Anderston , on Saturday evening , the 25 th ult ., for the purpose of initiating into the Craft the Rev . Thomas Howard Twist , M . A . Camb ., Rector of BIythsvvood Episcopal Church . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . F . W . Larter , assisted by the S . W . and J . W ., Bros . G . Duncan and Wm . Morrison , and other office-bearers . The Rev . Mr . Twist ' s application having been read , balloted ,

and accepted at the regular meeting on the 15 th ult ., he was conducted into the lodge and admitted to the First Degree , the Master officiating . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the R . W . M . expressed the pleasure he felt in initiating Bro . Twif t into No . 4 , a lodge which had such a long roll of illustrious names already written in her history , and trusted the rev . brother would have sufficient spare time to admit of his special study of matters connected vvith Masonry . The lodge was thereafter closed in due form .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of The Lower Ward Of Lanarkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF THE LOWER WARD OF LANARKSHIRE .

The above Provincial Grand Chapter held its Quarterly Communication on Friday , the 24 th ult ., in St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , Comp . Major F . W . Allan , Prov . Grand Superintendent , presiding , assisted by his office-bearers . The chapter having been opened , the business as tabled was proceeded with . The Auditors' report of the

financial condition of the chapter was very satisfactory . Thereafter Comp . J . R . Paton , Prov . Grand J ., presented the Prov . Grand Superintendent vvith a baton for the use of the Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies . The baton was made from wood taken from the Bishop ' s Castle , Glasgow . On accepting the present on behalf of the chapter , Comp . ALLAN spoke of the deep interest Comp . Paton

had always exhibited in Arch Masonry , and this was another instance of his contributions . Comp . Allan then presented the chapter with a mallet made from i the wood of a pear tree at Cathcart Castle , 200 years ' old . I The chapter showed their hearty appreciation of the , token of Comp . Allan ' s interest in their welfare . I The PROV . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT then announced

to the chapter his difficulty in getting a suitable successor to the late Comp . Major A . E . Black as Prov . ! Grand H ., but he was delighted to say he had secured I the assent of Comp . Jas . Provan to be nominated for the Commission Office of Grand H ., which is in the gift of the Provincial Grand Superintendent . He then gave the chapter the qualifications which would entitle him ( Comp . Provan ) to the honourable position—viz .,

Comp . Provan was one of the founders of Lodge j Princes , No . 607 , and was R . W . M . from 1886 to 1888 . ! He was also one of the founders of Princes Chapter , No . 189 , and first Treasurer . The chapter was founded in 1881 . He is also a member of the Glasgow Priory of Knights Templar and the Royal Order of Scotland , taking his i 8 ' in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite .

I This announcement was received with acclamation ; consequently he was declared Second Principal of the Prov . Grand Chapter . It was very kind of Comps . Paton and Sanderson to waive their claim in the routine of promotion to Comp . Provan . I Thereafter the office-bearers fur the ensuing year ( commissioned and elective ) were as follows : Comp . E . Macbean Dep . Prov . G . Z .

\ „ j . Provan Prov . G . H . „ John R . Paton Prov . G . J . „ J . Balfour Prov . G . S . E . „ John Sanderson Prov . G . S . N . „ J . M'Naught Campbell ... Prov . G . Treas ,

,, Jas . Booth Prov . G . Chan . „ W . M . Denholm ,,, Prov . G . ist Soj . ! „ A . Macalister Prov . G . 2 nd Soj . ,, R . Bradshaw Prov . G . 3 rd Soj . 1 ,, Jas . Simpson Prov . G . S . B .

I „ John Connell Prov . G . D . C . „ Emile Berger Prov . G . Org . „ J . A . S . Kerr Prov . G . S . of W . „ R . M'Donald Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Geo . Muir Prov . G . Janitor . At the conclusion of the formal business , harmony followed .

To-day ( Friday ) , is the anniversary of the Princess of Wales ' s birthday , her Royal Highnos having been born on the ist December , 1844 . The auspicious event will be cele . brated in the usual manner at Sandringham and Windsor .