The Late W. Bro. H. J. Whymper, C.I.E., Deputy District Grand Master Of The Punjab.

RESOLUIION . "That this lodge take immediate steps to raise a fund , to be called the " Whymper Memorial Fund , " and to ask all Masonic bodies , Freemasons , and others to help , with a view to establish a memorial to our late Bro . Henry Josiah Whymper , CLE ., Deputy District Grand Master of the Punjab , a founder and member of this lodge . That whatever amount is raised be divided into three

equal shares , and these sums be handed over respectively to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Punjab Masonic Institution , for investment in such manner as the trustees of those several Institutions think fit , and that the interest accruing from such investments be given annually as a scholarship , to be called "The Whymper Memorial Scholarship , " to one pupil in those several Institutions , under terms to be hereafter decided upon ; but that the P . M . I . scholarship be

divided equally into two , one for a European and one for a native child . That this lodge form itself into an Executive Committee to carry out all the details of the scheme , with power to add to its number , and that all members of the lodge be authorised to collect and receive monies on behalf of the fund . That an account in the name of the fund be opened in the Commercial and Land Mortgage Bank , to which all monies should be paid . "

Complimentary Dinner To Bro. John Larkin, I.P.M. 1657.

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO BRO . JOHN LARKIN , I . P . M . 1657 .

It has heen the custom of the Aldersgate Lodge for several years past on the retirement of the W . M . from the chair , to pay him the graceful compliment of inviting him to a banquet , at which he appears as the guest of the brethren over whom he has for the year

preceding exercised his authority as ruler . This pleasant experience of relief from the cares of office , was this year enjoyed by Bro . John Larkin , than whom no more genial brother has not occupied the chair of this representative City lodge . The Forest of Epping was the rural retreat chosen , and the Royal Forest Hotel the hostelry at which to

dine . The party left Liverpool-street station on Saturday last , at 1 . 33 , in reserved carriages . On arrival at Chingford a four-in-hand was waiting for a three hours' drive through the forest . Not the least pleasant part of the'journey was the half-hour spent at Bro . Webb ' s " Ye Old King's Head , " the unique old hostelry immortalised by Dickens in Barnaby Rudge ,

and of which he writes in one ot his published letters : " Chigwell , my dear fellow , is the greatest place in the world I Name your day for going . Such a delicious old inn facing the church . Such a lovely ride . Such forest scenery . Such an out of the way rural place . Such a sexton . I say again , name your day ! " After being shown by the host Dickens '" Bed-room , " and "The

table on which he wrote Barnaby Rudge , " the party proceeded on their way to the more imposing establishment which has been reared in that district since the time of Dickens , where an excellent dinner was awaiting them . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . E . F . B . Fuller , the chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Kenning ,

P . M ., and the vice-chair by Bro . S . White , P . M . and Treas , There were also present Bros . Geo . Rawlinson , S . W . ; James Shotter , J . W . ; Septimus Cfoft , S . D . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M . and Sec ; \ V . H . Froom , P . M . ; Edward Anderton , P . M . ; A . B . Hudson , P . M . ; Cox , S . W . 3 ; Owen , and Messrs . Radcliffe , Rawlinson , Smythe , Langton , Bennett , Warrick , Arnold , Stringer ,

Pallery , Dridge , and Fletcher . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; VV . W . Thompson , W . R . Briscoe , Alderman T . Renals , P . M . ; M . R . Webb , P . M . ; and E . C . Philpot . The CHAIRMAN proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were most heartily given and received .

The CHAIRMAN next presented the toast of the evening , "The Health of Bro . John Larkin , I . P . M . of the Aldersgate Lodge . " Bro . Kenning said that he regretted the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . F . B . Fuller , who would have proposed the toast with greater ability , although he would yield to none in the respect and esteem that he held for Bro . Larkin , whom he had

known and worked with for many years in Craft , Royal Arch , and Mark Masonry . He was glad of the unexpected opportunity of testifying to the good qualities of such an old friend , who could be trusted on all occasions , making friends with all , upholding during his Mastership the dignity and proud position which the lodge had held from its formation , emulating the

actions of the previous Worshipful Masters by a large contribution to each of the three Charitable Institutions . He then had the greatest possible pleasure in proposing the health of Bro . John Larkin , representing as he did at that moment the heartfelt good wishes of every gentleman present for the health and prosperity of their guest .

Bro . LARKIN , in thanking the Chairman , brethren , and visitors for the great compliment paid him in attending in such numbers , and in responding to the toast so flatteringly given by the Chairman , said he had been connected with Aldersgate for over 40 years , and had always received great kindness from the Aldersgate Lodge , and hoped that he might be spared many years to render help to the same .

The CHAIRMAN submitted the toast of "The Visitors . " The members of Aldersgate Lodge were never better pleased than when they had a goodly number of visitors . On this occasion the number of visitors exceeded the number of the members of the lodge , and on behalf of the lodge he offered them all a most hearty welcome . Bros . OWEN and Cox responded on behalf of " The Brethren , " and Mr . WARRICK for "The Non-Masons . "

Complimentary Dinner To Bro. John Larkin, I.P.M. 1657.

The next toast was proposed in an eloquent speech by Bro . SAMUEL WHITE , P . M . and Treas ., it being " The Chairman , " who briefly responded to the compliment . " The Health of Bro . Samuel White , P . M . and Treasurer , " was then proposed , and responded in his usual happy manner .

In proposing- the last toast , " The Health of Bro . E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M . and Secretary , " the CHAIRMAN said that , as usual , Bro . Jolliffe had made all the arrangements for their pleasant summer outing in honour of Bro . John Larkin , with the usual result that everyone was delighted .

Bro . J OLLIFFE , in reply , assured the brethren that he had the interest of the Aldersgate Lodge at heart , and desired to offer his best and most sincere thanks for the very cordial way in which the Chairman had proposed his health , and for the kind manner in which both members and visitors had responded to it .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A meeting of the General Committee of the above Institution took place on the 25 th ult ., Bro . A . C . Spaull , Grand Std . Br ., in the chair . The minutes of the previous meetings of the General , House , and Finance Committees having been read and confirmed , the following brethren only were nominated for the House Committee : Bros . Ralph Clutton , T . Fenn , Robt . Grey , C .

Hammerton , H . A . Hunt , E . Letchworth . Peter de Lande Long , J . H . Matthews , Sir J . B . Monckton , Frank Richardson , A . C . Spaull , and Ed . Terry . The following were elected on the Finance Committee also without a contest : Bros . VV . Bailey , W . M Bywater , E . C . Davies , E . Johnson , W . G . Kentish , Thos . Kingston , Dr . George Mickley , E . M . Money , H . F . Nash , Dr . H . W . Roberts , VV . Vincent , and

Col . J . Ward , C . B . Bros . Col . Hugh M . Gordon , J . H . Matthews , E . M . Money , W . Morley , H . F . Nash , A . C . Spaull , Wm . Vincent , C . H . Webb , and F . Wright , were elected on the Petitions Committee . Messrs . Schroder and Chappelow were elected accountants for the ensuing 12 months .

In consequence of the lengthened period of the holidays caused by the recent outbreak of fever at the Institution it was resolved that an allowance should be made to the parents and friends of the girls who asked for it as was made under similar circumstances by the R . M . I , for Boys , viz ., after the rate of ios . per week for the time in excess of the ordinary summer holidays .

The Girls' School And The Princess May.

THE GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE PRINCESS MAY .

In reply to a letter from the Girls of the Royal Masonic Institution , at Battersea Rise , in which , recalling the kind and gracious visit recently paid to them by the Princess May in company with H . R . H .

the Duchess of Teck , the girls , by the hand of their Senior , the Gold Medallist of last year , offered their respectful and affectionate congratulations on the happy event that is approaching . Her Serene Highness has written in the following gracious terms :

" White Lodge , " Richmond Park . " 17 th May , 1893 . "To the Girls of the Royal Masonic Institution : "I have received your letter with much pleasure , and I desire to thank you very sincerely for the kind good wishes which you have sent me . " VICTORIA MARV OF TECK . "

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The monthly meeting of thc Council was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 26 th ult ., the chair being taken by Bro . Major Le Feuvre , Vice-President . Amongst those present were Bros . John Barnett , A . B . Bennett , R . D . Cummings , G . S . Cummings , Geo . Corbie , Fairchild , J . J . Thomas , W . Thomas , Jas . Terry , R . Glasspool , B . Kaufman !! , F . W . Levander , W . I . Mason ,

A . Moore , P . A . Nairne , Chas . Shepherd , J . Stephens , W . H . Saunders , R . P . Stevens , W . A . Tinney , D . H . Jacobs , A . Howell , G . Greiner , R . T . Redfearn , J . M . McLeod , Sec , and others . An extraordinary election for a London member of Board of Management , in place of Bro . Edward Terry ( resigned in consequence of exigencies of business

preventing his attendance ) took place . I he candidates were Bros . Robert Martin , a former member of the Board , nominated by Bro . PRITCIIARIJ , and Bro . R . D . Cummings , P . M . and Sec . 2168 , W . M . elect 2427 ( both beinu ; Life Governors ) , nominated by Bro . S . COCHRANE , G . Treas . Bro . Cummings was elected by a considerable majority , and will serve until April , 1895 , being the

unexpired time of his predecessor . Four petitions were accepted and placed on the list for the October election , two being London and two provincial cases . Eleven cases were deferred for completion of various certificates . Notice of motion by the PROV . GRAND SECRETARY of Warwickshire was given for thc Quarterly Court of

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

July , to take up a right for a Perpetual Presentitin granted as far back as 1876 . Some discussion took place on the proposed nei laws , and a verbal alteration made in Law 34 , the word " removed" being substituted for ' expelled" in th last line .

Royal. Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL . MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

In our last issue we gave a list of the successful candidates at the election on the 19 th ult ., and for the information of subscribers we append the names of the unsuccessful candidates , with the numbers standing to their credit for the next election : MALES .

J . Shakell 2410 Alfred Robbins ... 1650 Joseph Perry 1460 H . J . Smith 1456 A . Finch 1090 labez B . Sar ^ eant ... S 71

John Bagshaw ... 72 S G . T . Brown C 6 4 Francis Long C 57 J . Eastabrook ... 562 James P . W . Gillard 312 George Whitley ... 303 John Musham ... 304

George Robson ... 294 Robert Nichol ... 271 Wm . John McLean .,. 224 George Fox 142 Richard Glover ... 253 Henry Miller 217 John Moxon 212

FEM / Sarah Welsford ... 417 S Mary White 4127 Amelia Thomas ... 3 S 61 Sarah Wills 3512 Catherine Morris ... 3347 E . Ough 2105

E . Whitehouse ... 2022 S . Barter 1 465 E . Pickett 14 G 1 Hannah Rolfe ... 1047 Maria Vile 9 S 9 M . A . Parker ... 9 6 G E . Mills 922

M . J . Chfton ... S 71 M . A . Reed C 6 7 Sarah Rigarlsford ... O 04 Ann Eves ^ 27 Ann Stanton 514 H . Neeve 4 S 1 Sarah Blight ... ... 327 M . J . Garry 294

B . Robinson Igo Henry Winsor ... _ , W . B . Graham ... it Peter V . Hatton ... ~ , i R . W . Hubbard ,., , 0 Robert Pitts ..

John Priest , { Dennis Sullivan ... ,, VV . VV . Boniface ... , „ Thos . S . Stockman ... I 0 H . Adams § John Kilshaw ... ( j Gilbeit Henry Burton ,

William Dodge ... . Edwin Pickering ... 2 Thomas Stanford ... 2 David Clark ' , George Bailes ... _ E . Walshaw _

ILES . Fliza A . Mannington 245 K . E . Wagner ... 245 Olivia Russell ... 22 S Mary Ann Foot ... 224 Nancy Cowell ... 173 Sarah Meader ... 1 , ;

Jane Salisbury ... y § Elizabeth Best ... 72 Elizabeth Olive .... 47 Elizabeth lonn ... 27 Annie Cartledge ... 21 R . Scholfield 22 Elizabeth Clarke ... in

Sarah Mann n H . M . Nichols ... , 0 H . B . Yates y E . A . Sutton S M . A . Snart 5 A . Deller 2 M . Miller 1 Charlotte Lemon ... —

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . ALFRED JAMES WOODWARD . It is with great regret we have to announce the deatl of Bro . Alfred James Woodward , partner in the firm 0 Wheeler and Co ., hosiers , & c , Poultry , E . C , who diet on Tuesday , the 16 th ult ., and was buried at Norwooc Cemetery on Saturday , the 20 th ult . Bro . Woodwarc was a member of the V ' ttruvian Lodge , No . 87 . This

being his mother lodge , the members sent a beautifu wreath , with inscription attached as follows : " Ir memoriam of our highly-esteemed and respected Bro Alfred J . Woodward , from the brethren of the Vitruviai Lodge of Freemasons , No . 87 . " The United Mariners Lodge of Instruction also sent a handsome wreath Bros . W . H . Dallimore , W . M ., and W . H . Bale , P . M .

and Treas ., of the Vitruvian Lodge , also sent floral emblems , the former in the shape of a cross , the lattei a wreath of white flowers , interspersed with pink roses the favourite flower of the deceased . The employees of Wheeler and Co . sent a very large and handsome floral harp with the fourth string broken , in fact the coffin was completely enveloped with floral devices ol

all descriptions . The funeral was admirably carried out by and under the personal superintendance of Bro . E . Dunn , of Peclcbam , in his usual careful and efficient style . In the first carriage as chief mourners were the deceased's two sons and his two brothers-in-law . In the second carriage Mr . J . Pellatt , C . C , our late brother's partner , Bro . the Rev . H . Vyvian T yre !! ,

Chaplain to the Mozart and Guelph Lodges , Bro . u . Coppin , Bro . VV . H . Dallimore , W . M . of the Vitruvian Lodge , and Bro . VV . H . Bale , P . M . and Treas . of the same lodge , who introduced and by special desire initiated our late brother into Freemasonry . l " burial service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . HVyvian Tyrell , a very old friend of the deceased .

After the usual service and prayers in the church , wnic " were rendered in a most effective and impressive manner , Bro . the Rev . II . Vyvian Tyrell gave a special and most telling exhortation to the brethren present , alluding to the emblems of mortality which lay before them , and earnestly appealing to them to lead the Ii ' of good Masons by adhering to and practising ' ^ principles taught them in their lodges , which would

considerably enhance their comfort and pleasure on earth , and prepare them for the life hereafter . I , was a grand effort on his part , and made such an impression on his hearers that brought tears to their eyes . At the graveside our reverend brother , after donning his Chaplain's collar , read the usual Masonic pray , ' and at the proper time dropped the emblematic spr ' s on the coffin , which was duly responded to by all '" brethren present , to the number of about 60 .