Mark Masonry.

~~ ~ T ~ ZiZwas then c ! os ; d , and the brethren sat down to '' f Bro . Burney ' s elegantly served banquets , to vvhich f Mention vvas paid . dl " . „ the other brethren present were Bros . H . Roberts , Among the 0 ^ ^ partridgej P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . j P- % - PM ( Hon . ) , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . W . C . Burney , vV n i ? ¥ P . P . G . D . j A . Escott , P . M . 294 , P . S . G . W . j V ' llv 1-W 226 , M . O . 309 , P . P-G . O . j and others .

r . C . Joliy > J , i , r u n „ .. n ___ Marl- Masnnrv" havinp-JL Ldtof " The Queen and Mark Masonry" having ' ^ honoured , and also that of "H . R . H . the Prince of been no" ^ c the Order , " Bro . Gooding ' s name was Wa 'f A with that of "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the C 0 UP f the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in the r nf a lengthy and eloquent reply , our brother said c , ourSe v , arl asked him to respond as a member , although a 1 I one of Grand Lodge . He pleaded guilty to the fact uincers 01

F j , _ , nld safely say that ttie uranu I »_ K r nlehad done good work for the benefit of the Degree •_ , nast and would continue to do so in the future . Now i" lnnked ipon their gathering that night as a small family h . and as they ha 3 referred to the fact of his being the Pi Master of the lodge , he would say that he remembered S pleasure the great interest taken by Grand Lodge in he foundation of it some seven years ago . It might no 1 increased in numbers so much as they anticipated , but . Id for he believed that in that Borough of Greenwich 1

_ , itWOUlU , - A / f .. l , M , , _ . „ .,.,, crnrl If flip ,, ihZl was plenty ol room for Mark Masonry , and if they Id not find p lenty of recruits from the ranks of the Craft , cppino- how the Craft vvas increasing in the immediate npi-hbourhood , it would be a most astonishing thing to him . Solar as any service that he might have done them by irt'mo- as Installing Officer , he could only say that as he had

installed every Master of the lodge but one , ancl then lie was away on the Continent , they might easily believe him when he said that if it had afforded them any pleasure he was fully repaid , and he would promise them that as often as they required him , and he had the power of doing it , he should always esteem the invitation an honour . As a Mark he could advise them

Mason of some slight experience , , especially as their lodge vvas not so flourishing in numbers as in quality , to recommend the solidity and benefits of the Order , they had a Grand Lodge , vvith their future Sovereign at its head . They had good funds , and had ¦ n ' ven no less than £ 527 to the Charities . They had their

own Benevolent Fund , and had during the last 20 years spent £ 2500 on the educational branch . Fifty-five children had been educated at their own homes j that vvas to say the fees for their schooling vvere paid at their homes , and £ 5 per annum was allowed for the purchase of their clothing . The annuities { riven to old Mark Masons were £ 2 $ per

annum , and to Mirk Masons ' widows £ 20 . This would show them that the Mark Degree vvas a concrete Degree . He then enumerated the good work done for the Order by Bros . Lords Egerton of Tatton , Hereford , and Euston , F . Richardson , Col . A . B . Cook , C . F . Matier , and others , and asked could he fail to thank them for coupling his name

vvith so noble and important a toast ? No , for he and all of them vvere deeply indebted to those excellent Masons for good work , not only in the Mark , but in the Craft and other Degrees . He thanked them for the generous manner in which they always received the toast , and for their hearty reception of his name coupled vvith it .

The VVorshipful Master , in giving the toast of " The Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , " spoke highly of the work done by Bro . Robinson , their esteemed Prov . Grand Master , and also of Bro . Cummings , their D . P . G . M ., at the late Provincial meeting at Tunbridge

Wells , and coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Escott , who , in reply , regretted the present illness of Bro . Robinson , and spoke eloquently of the great services that brother had rendered to Masonry generally , and especially in the Province of Kent .

The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of " The VV . M ., " said he himself felt like the Lord Mayor of London must feel on the gth of November when he had to propose the toast of the new Lord Mayor , but it was a great pleasure for him to propose the toast of Bro . Thomas ' s health , as he had had the pleasure of knowing him for many years both in

that and other Degrees , the chief offices of vvhich he had iilled most efficientl y , and he had not the slightest doubt that if they had candidates Bro . Thomas would do his duty in that lodge as he had in other Degrees . -ro . Thomas , in response , said it was some seven years ago that he vvas advancedand then he thought that it vvas

, a very beautiful Degree , and a continuation of the Second , which every Master Mason ought to take . He vvas J . W . of a lodge at Deptford , but that would not make the slightest difference to him , nor would it take any one single candidate from this lodge . He thanked them most heartily fur the toast . J

Bro Gooding responded to a hearty reception of " The installing Officer , " Bros Escott and lolly for "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "Officers , " _ nd thc "yiei s toast concluding the business and pleasures of the cvenmsr .

BRADFORD . . Old York Lodge ( T . I . )—The regular meets ? ° thls 'odge vvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-1 r _ i ° I'Jesday * the 2 4 th ult " when . in the absence of \ i ih ; ' ^ Velsman > Prov- G- Stwd- * W . M ., Bro . Charles i I . , l- hott ' Prov . G . D ., I . P . M ., presided , and vvassuooorted

"J ° ros . thos . Norfolk , S . VV . j S . 0 . Gaulke , J . W . j T . lW , K 0 Uffh _ . - ° -J Wm . Laycock , as S . O . ; M . Ul % ' ° ' . , ' Althor P * P-P-G-W ., Treas . j j . T . I &' - \ ° l n Niven ' * of M -i J * * L"mb . S . D . j Tver T' ^ , ; 9 ' ' , R H Bonsor , as I . G . John Hill & J ' pi ' r $ , f ?> P'G' Shvd * E -ff landj Charles ^e^^.G .ir^tS^pGD'0 r - -M , - - ¦ - - *— ••_ ¦¦ _ . __ . ; - _ l . l _ ll-l - _ I 1 UC .

the nr .. - ge WaS ° P ened < aftef which the minutes of Hro Or !„ T , meeting vvere read and confirmed , and 'fhe ' balU Va . , elected a i ° ining member of the lodge . <* Hon ' N taken £ or Bro * J ° hn In S leby- of * e Lodge a < lmi __ eH ~ A 3 . ' whlch P » - _ in his favour , he vvas by Brn c u advan ced to the Degree of a M . M . M . Br ° . WiiiteW P P r A ' " \ W' ^ astfr V assiste , > viie

" ¦ eaninn- nt iu ,. '"'> """ ' - •'•_ _ '" '" - " symuuiicai Tl * rennr ? nf -1 ° . » tools > and signs of the Degree . lot >_ e bv 1 ° the Rev'sion Committee vvith regard to the advanced f _ . _ ado P > and as nothing further vvas cl ° sed anr fi , u & ? od of Mark Masonry , the lodge vvas | ) le asant PJ •brethren adjourned for refreshment , and a Schote Vemn £ was spent under the presidency of Bro .

Mark Masonry.

EGREMONT . Sewell Lodge ( No . 421 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Oddfellows' Hall , on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., Bro . J . Stout , P . G . Std . Br ., W . M ., presided . Among those present vvere Bros . f . Lovvery , S . W . j J . Wakefield , P . G I . of VV ., J . W . j J . Nelson , M . O . j W . Irving-, S . O . ; J . A . Parker , J . O . j IT . Hartley , P . M . 21 C , P . J . G . O ., Treas . ; VV . Bosward , Sec ; T . McLeod ,

Reg . of M . j J . Miller , S . D . j R . K . Bouch , I . G . j S . Braithvvaite , Tyler j G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . England j B . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . j W . Robinson , J . W . 216 ; and W . Shaw , J . D . 216 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed , and Bro . VV . Armstrong , vvho had been previously balloted for , vvas advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . A draft of by-laws was subsequently considered , and other general business having been transacted , the lodge vvas closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there vvere present Bros . Jesse Collings , P . M . 15 S 5 , W . M . j A . Carlstrom , 733 , Preceptor , S . VV . ; R . O . Moody , S . VV . 1 S 53 , J . VV . ; J . Markland , P . M . 144 , I . P . M . ; W . H . Tucker , S . W . 144 , Sec . ; Cursons , i 6 Sr , S . D . ; Blyth , 1 S 61 , J . D . j H . Bullen , 1 C 0 , I . G . ; Mulvey ,

P . M . 179 , 224 C , and 2202 , W . M . 2353 , P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Cobham , P . M . 141 ; Kirk , P . M . 1 C 0 S ; Sedgwick , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; Alexander , 1257 j J . Cox , 15 S 5 ; E . Holland , 141 j YVhyman , I . G . 2046 ; Morrish , 15 S 5 j G . A . Gunton j Ham , SJSJ Reid , igioj Ambler , 15 S 5 j Foster , 975 ; and Hargrave , 66 . According to ancient custom this lodge met for the purpose

of working the l'lfteen Sections , and having been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and then resumed to the First Degree . The First Lecture vvas then worked hythe following brethren : ist Section , Bro . Ham ; 2 nd Section , Bro . J . Cox ; 3 rd Section , Bro . Ambler ; 4 th Section , Bro . Mulvey , P . M . ; 5 th Section ,

Bro . Kirk , P . M . ; 6 th Section , Bro . Blyth ; and 7 th Section , Bro . A . Carlstrom . The lodge vvas then resumed to the Second Degree , and the following brethren worked the Second Lecture : ist Section , Bro . Mulvey , P . M . ; 2 nd Section , the W . M . j 3 rd Section , Bro . Cursons ; 4 thSection , Bro . Cleghorn , P . M . j and 5 th Section , Bro . Sedgwick , P . M . The lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and

the Third Lecture vvas worked : ist Section , Bro . Cobham , P . M . ; 2 nd Section , Bro . J . Cox ; . and 3 rd Section , Bro . Whyman . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times . A very hearty vote of thanks vvas accorded to the W . M ., to be

entered in the minutes , for the very able manner in vvhich he had conducted the proceedings . A hearty vote of thanks vvas also accorded the brethren who had so kindly worked the various Sections , also to be entered in the minutes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry in general , or this lodge in particular , it vvas closed .

HORNSEY LODGE ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting of this recently-constituted lodge was held on the evening of Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Lewisham Masonic . Rooms , adjoining the VVhite Hart Hotel , High-street , Lewisham , S . E . Bro . Walter Martin , P . M ., presided as W . M ., and amongst others there vvere present Bros . James Stevens , P . M ., S . W . j H . Pynegar , J . VV . ; A . A . Drew , P . M .,

Preceptor ; Wimbush , Treas . j Walter Robin , Sec . j G . A . Pickering , W . M . S 90 , S . D . ; J . Clarke , J . D . ; J . Morley , I . G . ; C . Blanchard , Homes , Livermore , Harris , and Humphrey . The lodge vvas worked in the Third Degree , the impressive ceremonial being admirably conducted throughout by the W . M . and his officers . It was announced that the

ceremonies of consecration and installation would be performed by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., on the 16 th instant , and arrangements vvere being made for making the occasion a notable one amongst the Fraternity in the South London district . After the customary routine business , the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 31 st ult . ( this being the fifth Tuesday in the month , or the Secretary's night ) , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . M . Coxon , W . M . j J . VV . Clarke , S . W . j C . G . Gray , J . W . j VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Duncan , acting Sec . j E . H . Moore , S . D . j J . M . Scarlett , P . J . G . W .

Essex , J . D . ; H . J . kembell , jun ., I . G . j R . Loomes , H . B . Harding , H . J . Kembell , sen ., and R . Scarlett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . R . Scarlett then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . R . Scarlett being the candidate . Bro . Harding

answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harding being the candidate , the Preceptor giving the traditional history . The lodge vvas then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . R . Scarlett vvas unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Nicol vvas announced as W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . There vvere present Bros . J . Arnott , W . M . j F . W . Woodard , S . W . j L . Cox , J . W . j J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; G . E . Higginson , Sec . ( pro tem . ) j Jennings , S . D . j Elkin , J . D . j Richardson , I . G . j M . Speigel

I . P . M . j Gane , and Cotton . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section vvas worked by the brethren , under the guidance

of the Preceptor . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture vvere worked in a similar manner . Bro . F . VV . Woodard vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . " Hearty good wishes " vvere given and the lodge was closed .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

FINAL REPORT Of THE PROVISIONAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE , TO liE PRESENTED TO THE QUARTERLY COURT OP THE INSTITUTION ON APRIL 10 , 189 I . Although our proceedings have been from time to time fully reported , by minutes and reports read at the regular meetings of the Quarterly Court and General

Committee , we think it desirable before closing our labours to shortly summarise the progress vve have been able to accomplish in the work vvith vvhich we vvere entrusted when the administration of the affairs of the Institution was committed to our care . It will be within the recollection of the Court that

the Provisional Management Committee was appointed for the purpose of managing and carrying on the Institution , and to report from time to time the mode in vvhich the recommendations of the Committee of Investigation could best be carried into effect . We have endeavoured to carry out in every detail the duty

placed upon us , and feel that we can confidently leave to our successors the task of continuing the work of perfecting the Institution . It will be observed that the whole of the recommendations of the Committee of Investigation have been dealt vvith , although some , not yet as completely

as could be desired . Since our appointment an entire alteration in the administration of the Institution has taken place , the whole of the staff has been changed , and it will be observed from the report and balance-sheet recently published , that economy in the expenditure connected

vvith the Institution has been effected . The Head Master has been established as the one head authority at Wood Green , and the entire establishment there has been made subject to him . We have taken and kept the control of the Institution in our own hands , been in touch with the daily life

of the School , and given special personal attention to all matters relating to the Institution . The playground accommodation at the School has been enlarged , although more requires to be provided , and proper appliances for the health and cleanliness of the boys have been secured . The Finance Committee have been thorough in

regulating the expenditure of the Institution , and in investigating in the strictest ( possible manner all the accounts . The accounts have been kept on a new and complete system laid down by an accountant of experience , and the duties of the Secretary have been altered and defined .

Having thus briefly dealt with the recommendations of the Investigation Committee , we may point out to the Court the further reforms that have been effected . The whole of the main buildings at Wood Green have been thoroughly examined and repaired , and the sanitary arrangements placed in an effective condition .

The lavatory and washing accommodation has been extended and improved , and whilst affording increased facilities for cleanliness , waste of water has been prevented . The present arrangements enable every boy to have at least one hot bath a week . Additions have been made to the fire appliances , and

new escapes and shoots provided and fixed to prevent loss of life in the event of an outbreak of fire . The dietary and clothing have been altered and improved , and as a result the boys are healthier and hrppier . A sound system of technical education has been

introduced , which already promises to bear good and useful practical results . The School has now been appointed one of the centres for holding the Cambridge Local Examinations , and also for the Science and Art Department of South Kensington . The result of the Cambridge Local Examination recently held at the School was

very satisfactory , out of 25 candidates 23 having been successful . The course of study has been modernised , and is gradually being extended , so as to give wider openings for the various tastes and abilities of the boys . A printing press has been established , and all the printing for the School is done there in the hours of

recreation . A School Magazine has been started , printed by the boys , in order to give full information of what occurs at the School , to maintain the interest of old boys , and to excite the interest of the subscribers and friends of the Institution .

Many of the boys employ themselves in play time in gardening , engineering , and carpentering , under proper supervision . Greater freedom is given to the boys , hence vve look forward to the growth of something like public spirit and sense of responsibility .

The enlargement and use of the field in front of the Institution has provided an excellent cricket and football ground . A series of evening entertainments in winter have been started—quite a new departure—with excellent effects on the spirits and character of the boys .

There is an undoubted improvement in the tone of the School . These and other minor but no less necessary improvements have been effected with rigid economy , and although involving extraordinary expenditure the saving in other departments has enabled the cost per boy to be materially reduced .