Inaugural Festival Of The Transvaal Masonic Educational Institution.

Sub District Grand Master and Oflicers of the District Grand Lodge ol Scotland , and Past Masters of thc Irish , Netherlands , Scolch , American , and English Constitutions , thc full number present being 1 . 45 . The toast list was then proceeded with , the two first being " His Honour , the President , " and "The Oueen and the Craft . " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales" was proposed by Bro . H . F . E . PISTORIUS , Dep . 1 ) G . M ., and received wilh musical honours .

Bro . C . Aui'RRow , Pies . Board of General Purposes , proposed " Lord Saltoun , the Duke of Abercorn , and G . Vas Visscr . " Bros . A . DAWK , Sub D . G . Master D . G . L . of Scotland ; Dr . E . H . CROGIIAN , W . M . of the Abercorn Lodge , No . 159 ( LC . ) ; ar . d H . B . PAI ' BNVUS . W . M . of the Prince Frederick Lodge , under . the G . li . of the Netherlands . "The D . G . M ., Bro . George Richards , " was proposed by Bro . Dr . li , H . CROGIIAN - .

" The Health of Bro . F . Douglas McMillan , D . G . M . Scottish Constitution , " was proposed by Bro . Baron DE MATAI . UA and responded to by Bro . A . DAWK , Sub D . G . M . "The Transvaal Masonic Educational Institution" was proposed by Bro . H . P . E . PISTORIUS and responded to by Bro . J . VV . I ' KIKSO . V , P . D . J . G . D .

Bro . M . I .. HARRIS , D . G . Chaplain , proposed "Ths Health of the Chairman , " to which Bro . PISTORIUS responded . "The Stewards" was proposed by Bro . RIDEAL , D . G . Treas . Scottish Constitution , and responded to by Bro . D . Moss , P . D . G . Std . Br . The Tyler ' s toast was proposed by the District Grand Tyler , Bro . K , KLAGSBRUN .

Bro . PISTORIUS , in proposing the toast of the evening , " Ihe Transvaal Masonic Educational Institution , " after having explained the objects of the Institution and the lines upon which the same would be managed , paid a h ' gh tribute to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . J . SILVA , D . G . Sec , who had not only initialed the movement , but had also performed all the

arduous duties in conjunction therewith , and thc thanks of the breihren were due to him for his untiring zeal in promoting its interests . He deeply regretted Bro . D t Silva ' s absence from thc inaugural festival , owing to the death of his esteemed wife , and he was convinced that he had the most heartfelt sympathy in his bereavement of every brother in the Craft who knew him .

Bro . J . VV . PEIRSON , P . D . J . G . D ., in replying lo the toist , announced that the Stewards had handed in lists showing a grand total ot £ " 10 , 418 4 ; . 6 d . —this amount being made up as follows : Bro . J . Da Silva ' s List : Bro . Geo . Richards , D . G . M .... ... £ ¦!>(> o o Mrs . Richards ... ... ... Z 2 10 o

Bro . C . Salmon ... ... ... 100 o o „ W . Coulsen Tregarthen , P . D . G . Org . 21 o 0 District Grand Lodge of the Transvaal ( E . C . ) ... ... ... 105 ( i o

— £ > $$ 10 o Lodge 1717 , Bro . F . Strange ... ... ^ , 307 13 o „ 2313 , Bros . \ V . Boyes and R . Ha'l .. 3 S 5 7 o ,, 2314 . Bro . J . VV . Peirson ... 47 ___ 6 ,, 23 : 54 , Bro . Dr . li . N ' xon ... So o o

,, 2478 , Bro . A . Goldberg ... ... 1121 11 u ,, 24 S 0 , Bio . D . Waterson ... 273 o o ,, 24 S 1 , B os . li . Wilkinson , A . Dowling . B . de R . Malraison , ai d

W . Dodds ... ... 357 o o ,, - ' 485 , Bro . \ V . B . Boyes ... 63 11 o ,, 2498 , B'O J . Blann ... ... 420 o o „ 2539 , Bro . \ V . T . I . ' oyd ... 572 5 o ,, 2544 , Bro . Dr . J . Anderson ... 6 0 o

„ 2585 , Bros . S . Hershfield and Rev . M . L . Harris ... 890 10 < i ,, 2 C 07 . Bro . D . Moss ... ... 955 10 o

,, 159 ( LC ) , Bro . Dr . li . Croghan ... 105 o o „ Star of the Rand ( G . E . N . ) , Bro . P . H . e'e Roos ... ... 245 15 o

„ l . ibertas ( G . E . N . ) , Bro . F . H . de Roos ... ... 52 10 o „ Prince Frederick ( G . E . N . ) , Bro . H .

11 . Papcnfus ... 31 10 u ,, of Instruction , 2313 , Bro . G . Burt Andrews .. ... 15 15 o 3929 14 6

£ 641 « 4 C Gift of Bro . C . Salmon , consisting of a plot of land , valued at £ 7500 , say ... ... ... ... 4000 o o Grand total—all sources—but wilh 12 lists outstanding ... £ 10 , 418 4 6 Of the above £ 5929 14 s . Od ., the sum of £ 2553 13 s . was contributed out of the lodge funds . The above amount is divided amongst the Constitutions as follows :

English Constitution 11 lodges ... ... £ 2241 15 o Irish ,, 1 ,, ... ... 10 5 o o Netherlands „ 4 ,, ... ... 159 13 0 Lodges of Instruction 2 ,, ... ... 47 5 o . C 2553 13 0 and by deducting this amount and ll . e £ 103 donated by District Grand Lodge from the total £ 6418 4 s . Od ., there remains a total of £ 3739 1 is . Od . subscribed by the brethren as against £ 2058 135 . provided by the lodges .

The recital of the above was received with marked appreciation and unbounded enthusiasm . The proceedings throughout were of a most cordial and harmonious nature , the utmost amity and concord prevailing . The Si IISI ITUTI : D . G . M . of the Scottish Constitution stated tint the Scottish District Grand Lodge had decided to throw in their lot with the

scheme so as to make one huge success ; while Bro . RIDEAL , in proposing the toatt of "The Stewards , " stated that the Scotch lodges would endeavour to subscribe another £ 10 , 000 they could certainly be depinded on for £ 5010 . He announced his intention of donating 400 guineas for himself and 100 guineas for his wife .

The keynote of the evening ' s proceedings was unanimity , irrespective of Constitution . Some excellent songs were contributed between the toasts , and at a laic hour the festival terminated .

Lodges Of Instruction.

Lodges of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Weavers' Aims , 17 , London Wall , when there were present Bios . William Baker , W . M . ; T . Stokes , S . W . ; E . Collins , J . W . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; James Smith , P . M . 192 , Asst . tec . ; J . G . Robeson , S . D . ; Reid , j . IX ; Farr , I . G . ; Stevenson , Shepherd , Wood , Dixon , Lockett , and Wynman .

lhe lodge was opened in the hirst and Second Degrees and Bro . Stevenson being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The W . M . then opened the lodge in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Stevenson was raised to the Degree of M . M . The brethren then went through Masonic drill , after which the W . M . closed down in the Third and Second Degrees respectively , and after rising the usuil times , closed the lodge in due form and the meeting adjourned . Bro . Stokes was unanimously elected W . M . lor next week , and Bro . Dixon to become a joining member .

HYDE PARK LODGE , 1425 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Kastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddinirton , VV ., when there were present Bros . A . Leclair , W . M . ; W . M . Handover , S . W . ; G . Weaver , | . W . 731 , J . W . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Deputy Preceptor ; 11 . Dehane , P . M . 1543 . P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; C . B . Lumley , S . D . ; A . W . H . Jones , J . VV . 1 S 2 S , J . D . ; G . E . Harris , I . G . ; E . J . Potter , Steward ; II . Campbell , P . M . 734 ; T . M . Lamble , S . W . 511 ; H . Crookes , C . Rieinann , and W . Harris .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Crookes acting as candidate The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Weaver , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Rienunn biing the

candidate . The . lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Handover was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was passei to Bro . Lcciair for rehearsing the ceremony of initiation for the lir . it time in his life , and the compliment was acknowledged . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . CAPT . WILLIAM SHIPMAN , 1789 . Bro . Capt . William Shipman , ofthe Ubique Lodge , No . 1789 , Riding Master of the Royal Horse Artillery , died at his residence , The Quarters , Nightingaleplace , Woolwich , on Thursday , the 19 th ultimo , and was buried with full military honours at Charlton Cemetery on the following Monday . The coffin was borne on a gun carriage , covered with the Union Jack , and bearing the deceased's

sword and accoutrements , the band of the Royal Artillery playing funeral marches . There were a large number of brethren present , thc mourners consisting of the two sons of the deceased ; Messrs . G . and C . Shipman , brothers of the deceased ; Messrs . R . and A . Dunstan , nephews ; Major Pawson and Capt . Hanwell , R . A . ; and Mr . Smith . The military column included Major-General Maurice , C . B ., commanding Woolwich District ; Lieut . Maurice , Aide-de-Camp to the

Commandant ; Col . Slade , C . B ., A . A . G . ; Col . Lockhart , commanding Royal Artillery ; Major Cowan , Brigade Major R . A . ; and a large number of orticers of all ranks . Wreaths were sent by Mrs . Shipman and family ; Mr . G . Shipman and family ; Mr . C . Shipman and family ; Messrs . A . and W . Dunstan ; Major-General and Mrs . Maurice ; the Officers , Royal Artillery ; Colonel and Mrs . Browell and family ; Colonel and Mrs . Yorke ; the Officers , Riding

Establishment , R . A . ; the Warrant and N . C . Officers , R . E ., R . A . ; the N . C . O . and Men , R . A . ; the Gentlemen Cadets , R . M . A . ; Major and Mrs . Pawson and family ; Capt . McLennan and family ; Capt . and Rgmr . Stevens ; Lieut , and Rgmr McCombie ; Lieut , and Rgmr , Learmonl ; the Officers , N . C . O ., and Men , 3 rd Kent V . A . ; Major Tasker , 3 rd Kent V . A . ; Capt . and Mrs . Weston ; Lieut , and Mrs . James ; Mr . and Mrs . Smith ; Mrs . Ashmead , Miss S . R . DomviUe , and other friends . Our deceased brother was universally beloved and respected .

BRO . MAJOR E . H . PEACOCK . The brethren of St . Helena Lodge , No . 48 S , have sustained a severe loss in the untimely death of their Junior Warden , Bro . the Hon . Major E . H . Peacock , ist Leicester Regiment , Officer Commanding Troops , St . Helena , who died very suddenly on July 16 th . Bro . Peacock was a man who carried the precepts of the Craft inlo every detail of his life , and his generous and manly character gained

him friends amongst all classes of society , and the numbers who came to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory is a convincing proof of the universal esteem and affection with which he was regarded throughout the whole island community . At an ordinary meeting of the lodge ( which was in mourning ) , held at the lodge house , St . Helena , on August 9 th , it was resolved lhat a letter of eondolcnce be sent to his widow .

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