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Ladies' Night At The Emblematic Lodge, No. 1321.
LADIES' NIGHT AT THE EMBLEMATIC LODGE , No . 1321 .
For the second time in the 21 years' history of the Emblematic Lodge , No . 1321 , the members gave a ladies ' night after the regular meeting of the lodge for Masonic business , at the Bridge House Hotel . Unfortunately the W . M ., Bro . Potter , was afflicted with illness , and was
unable to preside , his place being taken on the occasion by the energetic brother was who W . M . of the lodge in 1890 , when the firstladies ' entertainment was given ( Bro . J . H . Price ) , who , in conjunction with the Entertainment Committee , effected a complete success . On the
second occasion , on the 19 th ult ., similar success crowned their efforts , and altogether a company of some 140 ladies and brethren sat down under the genial presidency of Bro . Price , who had Mrs . Price on his left .
Among the visitors were Bros . W . H . Rice , 2269 ; Robert Green , 178 ; Geo . W . Eve , 1670 ; J . Hubert Marshall , W . M . 279 ; H . Jowett , P . M . 591 ; H . Massey , 160 , P . M . 619 and 1928 ; Fred . Cambridge , 1706 and 2096 ; W . Sergeant Lee , P . M . 1201 and 1768 ; J . D . Hunt , D . C . 15 ; F . W . Ridpath , P . M . 1700 and 2001 ;
R . Bird , P . M . 869 ; Richard Clowes , G . Std . Br . ; H . Charles Atkins , 1007 ; J . Henry Smith , P . M . 229 ; W . C . Mason , 2168 ; E . D . F . Rymer , 860 and 1891 ; A . Bishop , 1622 ; Joseph Greenwood , W . M . 1310 ; J . D . Langton , P . M . 2096 ; James H . Rich , W . M . 1524 ; G . J . Wright , W . M . 1426 ; Charles Sargent , J . W . 1261 ;
R . Harvey , J . D . 1507 ; J . J . Churchill , Steward 1507 ; J . E . Burman , 1572 ; John Sparrow , I . G . 148 9 ; R . W . Cummings , P . M . 2168 ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; W . J . Harris , P . M . 95 ; C . Kedgley , P . M . 79 and 1616 ; and G . T . Miles , 1929 ; and Messrs . Walter Banks and George Turner .
The Executive Committee was composed of Bros . J . H . Price , I . P . M ., Chairman ; W . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; W . G . Kent , S . W . ; W . J . Harris , J . W . ; T . Merton Clark , Org . ; E . L . Berry , Asst . Stwd . ; Thos . Whitford , M . C . ; and W . O . Welsford , D . C , Hon . Sec . Ladies' Stewards : Bros . W . B . Fendick , P . M ., D . C ;
W . Englefield , P . M . ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . S . Hinton , E . L . Berry , Asst . Stwd . ; W . F . Cornell , G . Hartley , E . Beeson , T . Whitford , M . A . ; J . H . Evans , Asst . D . C . ; J . H . Moggridge , and H . Matthews , Stwd . Committee : Bros . F . J . Potter , W . M . ; G . F . Swan , P . M . ; W . J . Forrest , P . M . ; F . T . Edgington , P . M . ;
H . S . Hunter , P . M . ; W . Englefield , P . M . ; H . Esling , P . M . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . Wheatcroft , J . D . ; A . A . Barnes , I . G . ; H . Matthews , Stwd . ; J . Howell , Asst . D . C ; E . Beeson , G . Hartley , R . W . Bowers , J . S . Hinton , and W . F . Cornell . The W . M . and Wardens received the company , who were
severall y introduced after each lady had been presented on arrival with a handsome cluster of flowers . The banquet was served at seven p . m . in the ball-room , which afforded sufficient accommodation for so large a party . The tables were beautifully decorated . All the floral adornments were furnished by Bros . Wills
and Segar . All the arrangements were perfect , the consequence of which was that there was no crowding and no confusion . A nicer party could not have been got together , or a more agreeable evening spent . At the conclusion of the dinner , after grace , the toasts were proposed , and a high class musical
entertainment was furnished under Bro . T . Merton Clark , the executants being Mr . G . A . Turner , Mr . Frank Celli , Mr . Walter Banks , Bros . W . Sergeant Lee , M . A ., Charles Colvert , G . T . Miles , W . T . Harris , Madame Merton Clark , and Miss Isabel Cornell . Bro . PRICE , in proposing the toast of "The Queen , "
said her Majesty was a lady who had preserved unsullied her Court for the last 50 years and more . The toast was peculiarly suitable for a meeting where they had so many ladies present ; they could all admire a lady who had been at once so responsible and so dutiful to the country .
In giving the toast of The Prince and Princess ol Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " Bro . PRICE said the Prince of Wales was highly reverenced among Masons , for under his sway as Grand Master Freemasonry had made marvellous progress . The Princess of Wales was one of the most popular ladies in the
whole world , and she was loved by every English man and every English woman , and was dear to the whole English-speaking people . Bro . CLOWES , G . Std . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Mount , Edgcumbe , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers ,
Present and Past , " and in the course of his observations said the presence of the ladies added a great deal of lustre to the Craft . It did a great deal of good , because ladies when they were present at Masonic banquets were able to see what Masons did when by themselves . If they had any doubt on the subject they
should visit the Masonic Institutions . One visit would induce them to assist the brethren in keeping up those Charities . Bro . PRICE next proposed "The Ladies . " He said : Ladies , you see we love you . This is only the second
time in my life I have presided at such a meeting , and so 1 hope you will excuse me if 1 fail in proposing this toast . It is very difficult for one so young as I am to propose it . If there are any shortcomings I hope you will forgive me . Brethren , I would ask you to give the heartiest response to this toast . I
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am sure you will ; it goes without saying that an assemblage ' of Masons such as we are to-night will give the toast of the ladies a most hearty response . I believe this company is constituted of those who are nearest and dearest to us in the world . Our Craft is always near to our feelings and is always dear to us .
So that , ladies , you will see there is a great deal of affection and regard in Masons . I assure you we consider it a great privilege to have you here to-night . Every brother sustains me in that opinion , and I am quite sure that as it is the only opportunity once in each year—and I hope it will be once a year for many years
to come—we are beginning to like it . You know , ladies , we have liked you a long time , but we are just beginning to like these ladies' banquets , and it is the charm of the presence of the ladies that enhances our feelings in this matter . Every member of our lodge is always particularly anxious for this period to come
round . This is the 2 rst anniversary of this lodge ; the lodge has just come of age . As I said just now , we are very young . I am sure , brethren , you have been all pleased to bring ladies to sit down with us , and to find out all those Masonic secrets to which they are
entitled . I will do my part in the matter , and I will tell the ladies one good secret in Masonry . Ladies , we are taught to have the hi g hest and greatest reverence and esteem for women . I will quote to you for the second time on these occasions a few words from our Masonic ritual :
The Almighty , as his last best gift to man , created woman . Under His forming hands a creature grew , Man-like , but different sex ; so lovely fair , That what seem'd fair in all the world , seein'd now Mean , or in her summ'd up , in her contained .
* * * * on she came , Led by her heavenly Maker , though unseen , And guided by His voice . * * * * * _ * * * * adorn'd With what all earth or heaven could bestow To make her amiable . * * * *
Grace was in all her steps , heaven in her eye , In every gesture dignity and love . This , ladies , is a small portion of our Masonic ritual word for word . You will see that we are not taught to think worse of you , everything in Masonic ritual tends to make a man better and truer to woman than he
otherwise would be . It is impossible that any Mason fulfilling the obligations of this wonderful Order can do other than respect woman . That being so , I am certain this toast will not fall idly on the ears of our brethren present . You will see , ladies , that they will drink this toast in a bumper ; they will wish you long life and much happiness , and they will also hope to see
you on these very pleasurable occasions again . I do hope , ladies , if the Great Architect of the Universe wills it , we shall have the opportunity of meeting many times ; it is one of the delights of the year to receive the ladies at our banquet , and I will now ask the brethren to be upstanding and drink heartily this toast of " The Ladies . "
The Rev . J . H . SMITH , replied to the toast , and said the ladies certainly anticipated that this toast would be proposed , and they thanked Bro . Price very much for the kindly way in which he had submitted it . The ladies did not believe—notwithstanding what Bro . Price had said—that there were secrets in Masonry ; they
were sure if there were they would long ago have wormed , and coaxed them out of the brethren ; but they did believe there were good , earnest , and true Masons , with brains in a healthy condition , and digestions perfectly right , with their hearts soft and tender , and their pockets not lavish but generous . If the ladies intended
to take a partner for life the older ones would recommend them to take a Mason , for they would find in him a man who could advise them , help them in their difficulties , and soothe them in their sorrows . Some had lived happily and contentedly with Masons a few years , some of them many years , and the more they
lived withthem the more they loved them and the happier they were . Bro . PRICE replied to the toast of "The President of the Evening , " which was proposed by Bro . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . He said he had been called upon to act as substitute for the W . M ., and it had been his earnest
endeavour to bring the evening to a successful issue . He hoped by the time the evening had finished the company would give the brethren credit for having ' done their best . Their best mi g ht not be good , but still it was their best . They all very much regretted
the W . M . was not able to be with them ; they were the losers b y his absence ; but he ( Bro . Price ) hoped they would put up with him . He thanked the ladies and brethren very much for the kind reception they had ? iven him .
Bro . G . HERDERT MARSHALL , P . S . G . W . Leicestershire , responded to the toast of •' The Visitors . " Bro . J AMES TERRY , P . G . S . B ., proposed " The Ladies ' Banquet Committee . " Bro . WiiLSEOKD , Sec , in replying , said it was impossible to bring such a meeting as that to a successful issue
without great labour on the part of the executive . The Committee were as proud of the lodge as a soldier was of his regiment . They felt a pride—he trusted a pardonable pride—in the result of the evening . It was reported of the late John Bright that he once said to his son— " Jacob , always thou have the end of a speech
ready , for you never know how soon you may require it . " He ( Bro . Welsford ) had the end of his speech ready , and he said if they wished to show their marked appreciation of the labours of the executive this year they could not do better than by supporting them on a future occasion . The company then separated .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee held their regular monthl y meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , the 26 th ult . Bro . P . de Lande Long , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and there was a full attendance of members . The minutes of the previous Committee having been read and verified , and those of the House and Finance
Committees read for information , grants towards the further advancement of two former pupils were made . Bro . Sir J B . MONCKTON , as Chairman of the Committee appointed in July , 18 90 , to revise and , if necessary , amend the laws of the Institution , brought up and submitted the report and a draft of the laws , as
revised and amended . He explained at length some of the more important suggestions , notably those relating to Law 86—admission by purchase—and Law 89—eligibility of children having sisters already in the Institution . On motion , duly made and seconded , it was agreed
to submit the laws , as proposed to be amended , to a Special General Court , to be held at Freemasons ' Hall on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at 12 noon , when Bro . Sir John Monckton will move " That the Draft Laws as now submitted be , and they are hereby adopted as , the laws of the Institution , in amendment of and substitution for those now in force . "
The other business was transacted , and the Committee adjourned with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
FIFTH ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1571 . This lodge held its fifth annual supper at the lodge rooms—the City Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C . —on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The lodge was opened in the usual course for the purpose of hearing the Secretary ' s
report of the progress of the lodge and a record of its work during the year . The following brethren were present : Bros . Dormer , W . M . of the mother lodge ; Antunovich , S . W . ; Meadows , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec . ; Williams , Asst . Sec . ; Watts , S . D . ; Langford , J . D . ; Carlton ,
I . G . ; W . Smith , Tyler ; Kemble , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ; Carey , P . M . ; Ives , P . M . ; Lemon , P . M . ; the Rev . T . N . Dunscombe , Davis , Emden , Stafford , J . W . Miller . Pummell , Stevens , Faulkner , Jackson , Horwill , Good , J . Miller , sen ., Davy , Bishop , baunion , Steward , Raymond , Tibbatts , Amey , Jefferys , Lowe , Taylor ,
Marshall , Butler , Hole , and others . The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the Hon . Secretary presented his report , it being a resume of the year's- work , the attendance of the members , & c , and the Auditors also presented their reports on tne lodge and Charity accounts ,
both being satisfactory . The reports having been accepted , the W . M . rose for thefirstandsecondtimes , and numerous brethren became joining members of the lodge . Upon the W . M . rising for the third time , a vote of thanks was accorded to the Hon . Secretary , not only for the able report he
had presented to the lodge , but also for the unceasing interest he took in its welfare . This having been acknowledged , a vote of thanks which was accorded the Auditors also having been acknowledged by Bro . MEADOWS , the lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the supper table . The W . M . occupied the
chair , Bro . Colley , J . W . ot the mother lodge , and Bro . Watts , Stwd ., supporting him . After the banquet , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured , that ot " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being received with much heartiness , and the
acknowledgment of his Royal Highness of the congratulations of the mother lodge on his birthday was read . The toast ot the evening " Success to the Leopold Lodge of Instruction" was proposed by the WOKSHII'I'U L MASTER in felicitous terms , the names of the Preceptor , Bro . Duffield , P . M ., and the Hon .
Secretary , Bro . Colley , being coupled with it . It was received by all present most heartily . Bro . DUT-T'TELD , in the course of his reply , expressed his willingness to again do all he could in the interests of the lodge so lung as it required his services , a remark which called forth expressions from the brethren
that they would not do without him . The HON . SECRETARY , in his reply , referred more particularly to the work of the lodge , its steady progress and continuous meetings , and the claims it had upon the brethren of the mother lodge . Further , he thanked all for the ready support afforded him at all
times in the lodge , and expressed his willingness to continue the work and so keep up the status of the lodge to the best of his ability . He particularly claimed tne support of the brethren to the Charitable Associations connected with the lodge , and pointed out that through them during the last four years the Charities connected
with the Craft had benefited to the extent of upwards of , £ 260 . The toasts of "The W . M . " and "The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . COLLEY , and responded to by Bros . Rev . T . N . DUNSCOMBE , P . M ., W . SMITH , and MILLER ,
followed by the Tyler ' s toast , brought a most successful evening to a close . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bros . Horwill , Kemble , Williams , Tibbatts , Raymond , Jefferys , and Miller , and afforded pleasure and entertainment .
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Ladies' Night At The Emblematic Lodge, No. 1321.
LADIES' NIGHT AT THE EMBLEMATIC LODGE , No . 1321 .
For the second time in the 21 years' history of the Emblematic Lodge , No . 1321 , the members gave a ladies ' night after the regular meeting of the lodge for Masonic business , at the Bridge House Hotel . Unfortunately the W . M ., Bro . Potter , was afflicted with illness , and was
unable to preside , his place being taken on the occasion by the energetic brother was who W . M . of the lodge in 1890 , when the firstladies ' entertainment was given ( Bro . J . H . Price ) , who , in conjunction with the Entertainment Committee , effected a complete success . On the
second occasion , on the 19 th ult ., similar success crowned their efforts , and altogether a company of some 140 ladies and brethren sat down under the genial presidency of Bro . Price , who had Mrs . Price on his left .
Among the visitors were Bros . W . H . Rice , 2269 ; Robert Green , 178 ; Geo . W . Eve , 1670 ; J . Hubert Marshall , W . M . 279 ; H . Jowett , P . M . 591 ; H . Massey , 160 , P . M . 619 and 1928 ; Fred . Cambridge , 1706 and 2096 ; W . Sergeant Lee , P . M . 1201 and 1768 ; J . D . Hunt , D . C . 15 ; F . W . Ridpath , P . M . 1700 and 2001 ;
R . Bird , P . M . 869 ; Richard Clowes , G . Std . Br . ; H . Charles Atkins , 1007 ; J . Henry Smith , P . M . 229 ; W . C . Mason , 2168 ; E . D . F . Rymer , 860 and 1891 ; A . Bishop , 1622 ; Joseph Greenwood , W . M . 1310 ; J . D . Langton , P . M . 2096 ; James H . Rich , W . M . 1524 ; G . J . Wright , W . M . 1426 ; Charles Sargent , J . W . 1261 ;
R . Harvey , J . D . 1507 ; J . J . Churchill , Steward 1507 ; J . E . Burman , 1572 ; John Sparrow , I . G . 148 9 ; R . W . Cummings , P . M . 2168 ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; W . J . Harris , P . M . 95 ; C . Kedgley , P . M . 79 and 1616 ; and G . T . Miles , 1929 ; and Messrs . Walter Banks and George Turner .
The Executive Committee was composed of Bros . J . H . Price , I . P . M ., Chairman ; W . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; W . G . Kent , S . W . ; W . J . Harris , J . W . ; T . Merton Clark , Org . ; E . L . Berry , Asst . Stwd . ; Thos . Whitford , M . C . ; and W . O . Welsford , D . C , Hon . Sec . Ladies' Stewards : Bros . W . B . Fendick , P . M ., D . C ;
W . Englefield , P . M . ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . S . Hinton , E . L . Berry , Asst . Stwd . ; W . F . Cornell , G . Hartley , E . Beeson , T . Whitford , M . A . ; J . H . Evans , Asst . D . C . ; J . H . Moggridge , and H . Matthews , Stwd . Committee : Bros . F . J . Potter , W . M . ; G . F . Swan , P . M . ; W . J . Forrest , P . M . ; F . T . Edgington , P . M . ;
H . S . Hunter , P . M . ; W . Englefield , P . M . ; H . Esling , P . M . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . Wheatcroft , J . D . ; A . A . Barnes , I . G . ; H . Matthews , Stwd . ; J . Howell , Asst . D . C ; E . Beeson , G . Hartley , R . W . Bowers , J . S . Hinton , and W . F . Cornell . The W . M . and Wardens received the company , who were
severall y introduced after each lady had been presented on arrival with a handsome cluster of flowers . The banquet was served at seven p . m . in the ball-room , which afforded sufficient accommodation for so large a party . The tables were beautifully decorated . All the floral adornments were furnished by Bros . Wills
and Segar . All the arrangements were perfect , the consequence of which was that there was no crowding and no confusion . A nicer party could not have been got together , or a more agreeable evening spent . At the conclusion of the dinner , after grace , the toasts were proposed , and a high class musical
entertainment was furnished under Bro . T . Merton Clark , the executants being Mr . G . A . Turner , Mr . Frank Celli , Mr . Walter Banks , Bros . W . Sergeant Lee , M . A ., Charles Colvert , G . T . Miles , W . T . Harris , Madame Merton Clark , and Miss Isabel Cornell . Bro . PRICE , in proposing the toast of "The Queen , "
said her Majesty was a lady who had preserved unsullied her Court for the last 50 years and more . The toast was peculiarly suitable for a meeting where they had so many ladies present ; they could all admire a lady who had been at once so responsible and so dutiful to the country .
In giving the toast of The Prince and Princess ol Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , " Bro . PRICE said the Prince of Wales was highly reverenced among Masons , for under his sway as Grand Master Freemasonry had made marvellous progress . The Princess of Wales was one of the most popular ladies in the
whole world , and she was loved by every English man and every English woman , and was dear to the whole English-speaking people . Bro . CLOWES , G . Std . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Earl of Lathom , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Mount , Edgcumbe , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers ,
Present and Past , " and in the course of his observations said the presence of the ladies added a great deal of lustre to the Craft . It did a great deal of good , because ladies when they were present at Masonic banquets were able to see what Masons did when by themselves . If they had any doubt on the subject they
should visit the Masonic Institutions . One visit would induce them to assist the brethren in keeping up those Charities . Bro . PRICE next proposed "The Ladies . " He said : Ladies , you see we love you . This is only the second
time in my life I have presided at such a meeting , and so 1 hope you will excuse me if 1 fail in proposing this toast . It is very difficult for one so young as I am to propose it . If there are any shortcomings I hope you will forgive me . Brethren , I would ask you to give the heartiest response to this toast . I
Ladies' Night At The Emblematic Lodge, No. 1321.
am sure you will ; it goes without saying that an assemblage ' of Masons such as we are to-night will give the toast of the ladies a most hearty response . I believe this company is constituted of those who are nearest and dearest to us in the world . Our Craft is always near to our feelings and is always dear to us .
So that , ladies , you will see there is a great deal of affection and regard in Masons . I assure you we consider it a great privilege to have you here to-night . Every brother sustains me in that opinion , and I am quite sure that as it is the only opportunity once in each year—and I hope it will be once a year for many years
to come—we are beginning to like it . You know , ladies , we have liked you a long time , but we are just beginning to like these ladies' banquets , and it is the charm of the presence of the ladies that enhances our feelings in this matter . Every member of our lodge is always particularly anxious for this period to come
round . This is the 2 rst anniversary of this lodge ; the lodge has just come of age . As I said just now , we are very young . I am sure , brethren , you have been all pleased to bring ladies to sit down with us , and to find out all those Masonic secrets to which they are
entitled . I will do my part in the matter , and I will tell the ladies one good secret in Masonry . Ladies , we are taught to have the hi g hest and greatest reverence and esteem for women . I will quote to you for the second time on these occasions a few words from our Masonic ritual :
The Almighty , as his last best gift to man , created woman . Under His forming hands a creature grew , Man-like , but different sex ; so lovely fair , That what seem'd fair in all the world , seein'd now Mean , or in her summ'd up , in her contained .
* * * * on she came , Led by her heavenly Maker , though unseen , And guided by His voice . * * * * * _ * * * * adorn'd With what all earth or heaven could bestow To make her amiable . * * * *
Grace was in all her steps , heaven in her eye , In every gesture dignity and love . This , ladies , is a small portion of our Masonic ritual word for word . You will see that we are not taught to think worse of you , everything in Masonic ritual tends to make a man better and truer to woman than he
otherwise would be . It is impossible that any Mason fulfilling the obligations of this wonderful Order can do other than respect woman . That being so , I am certain this toast will not fall idly on the ears of our brethren present . You will see , ladies , that they will drink this toast in a bumper ; they will wish you long life and much happiness , and they will also hope to see
you on these very pleasurable occasions again . I do hope , ladies , if the Great Architect of the Universe wills it , we shall have the opportunity of meeting many times ; it is one of the delights of the year to receive the ladies at our banquet , and I will now ask the brethren to be upstanding and drink heartily this toast of " The Ladies . "
The Rev . J . H . SMITH , replied to the toast , and said the ladies certainly anticipated that this toast would be proposed , and they thanked Bro . Price very much for the kindly way in which he had submitted it . The ladies did not believe—notwithstanding what Bro . Price had said—that there were secrets in Masonry ; they
were sure if there were they would long ago have wormed , and coaxed them out of the brethren ; but they did believe there were good , earnest , and true Masons , with brains in a healthy condition , and digestions perfectly right , with their hearts soft and tender , and their pockets not lavish but generous . If the ladies intended
to take a partner for life the older ones would recommend them to take a Mason , for they would find in him a man who could advise them , help them in their difficulties , and soothe them in their sorrows . Some had lived happily and contentedly with Masons a few years , some of them many years , and the more they
lived withthem the more they loved them and the happier they were . Bro . PRICE replied to the toast of "The President of the Evening , " which was proposed by Bro . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . He said he had been called upon to act as substitute for the W . M ., and it had been his earnest
endeavour to bring the evening to a successful issue . He hoped by the time the evening had finished the company would give the brethren credit for having ' done their best . Their best mi g ht not be good , but still it was their best . They all very much regretted
the W . M . was not able to be with them ; they were the losers b y his absence ; but he ( Bro . Price ) hoped they would put up with him . He thanked the ladies and brethren very much for the kind reception they had ? iven him .
Bro . G . HERDERT MARSHALL , P . S . G . W . Leicestershire , responded to the toast of •' The Visitors . " Bro . J AMES TERRY , P . G . S . B ., proposed " The Ladies ' Banquet Committee . " Bro . WiiLSEOKD , Sec , in replying , said it was impossible to bring such a meeting as that to a successful issue
without great labour on the part of the executive . The Committee were as proud of the lodge as a soldier was of his regiment . They felt a pride—he trusted a pardonable pride—in the result of the evening . It was reported of the late John Bright that he once said to his son— " Jacob , always thou have the end of a speech
ready , for you never know how soon you may require it . " He ( Bro . Welsford ) had the end of his speech ready , and he said if they wished to show their marked appreciation of the labours of the executive this year they could not do better than by supporting them on a future occasion . The company then separated .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee held their regular monthl y meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , the 26 th ult . Bro . P . de Lande Long , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and there was a full attendance of members . The minutes of the previous Committee having been read and verified , and those of the House and Finance
Committees read for information , grants towards the further advancement of two former pupils were made . Bro . Sir J B . MONCKTON , as Chairman of the Committee appointed in July , 18 90 , to revise and , if necessary , amend the laws of the Institution , brought up and submitted the report and a draft of the laws , as
revised and amended . He explained at length some of the more important suggestions , notably those relating to Law 86—admission by purchase—and Law 89—eligibility of children having sisters already in the Institution . On motion , duly made and seconded , it was agreed
to submit the laws , as proposed to be amended , to a Special General Court , to be held at Freemasons ' Hall on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at 12 noon , when Bro . Sir John Monckton will move " That the Draft Laws as now submitted be , and they are hereby adopted as , the laws of the Institution , in amendment of and substitution for those now in force . "
The other business was transacted , and the Committee adjourned with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
FIFTH ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1571 . This lodge held its fifth annual supper at the lodge rooms—the City Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C . —on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The lodge was opened in the usual course for the purpose of hearing the Secretary ' s
report of the progress of the lodge and a record of its work during the year . The following brethren were present : Bros . Dormer , W . M . of the mother lodge ; Antunovich , S . W . ; Meadows , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec . ; Williams , Asst . Sec . ; Watts , S . D . ; Langford , J . D . ; Carlton ,
I . G . ; W . Smith , Tyler ; Kemble , P . M . ; W . Smith , P . M . ; Carey , P . M . ; Ives , P . M . ; Lemon , P . M . ; the Rev . T . N . Dunscombe , Davis , Emden , Stafford , J . W . Miller . Pummell , Stevens , Faulkner , Jackson , Horwill , Good , J . Miller , sen ., Davy , Bishop , baunion , Steward , Raymond , Tibbatts , Amey , Jefferys , Lowe , Taylor ,
Marshall , Butler , Hole , and others . The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the Hon . Secretary presented his report , it being a resume of the year's- work , the attendance of the members , & c , and the Auditors also presented their reports on tne lodge and Charity accounts ,
both being satisfactory . The reports having been accepted , the W . M . rose for thefirstandsecondtimes , and numerous brethren became joining members of the lodge . Upon the W . M . rising for the third time , a vote of thanks was accorded to the Hon . Secretary , not only for the able report he
had presented to the lodge , but also for the unceasing interest he took in its welfare . This having been acknowledged , a vote of thanks which was accorded the Auditors also having been acknowledged by Bro . MEADOWS , the lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to the supper table . The W . M . occupied the
chair , Bro . Colley , J . W . ot the mother lodge , and Bro . Watts , Stwd ., supporting him . After the banquet , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed the usual toasts , which were duly honoured , that ot " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " being received with much heartiness , and the
acknowledgment of his Royal Highness of the congratulations of the mother lodge on his birthday was read . The toast ot the evening " Success to the Leopold Lodge of Instruction" was proposed by the WOKSHII'I'U L MASTER in felicitous terms , the names of the Preceptor , Bro . Duffield , P . M ., and the Hon .
Secretary , Bro . Colley , being coupled with it . It was received by all present most heartily . Bro . DUT-T'TELD , in the course of his reply , expressed his willingness to again do all he could in the interests of the lodge so lung as it required his services , a remark which called forth expressions from the brethren
that they would not do without him . The HON . SECRETARY , in his reply , referred more particularly to the work of the lodge , its steady progress and continuous meetings , and the claims it had upon the brethren of the mother lodge . Further , he thanked all for the ready support afforded him at all
times in the lodge , and expressed his willingness to continue the work and so keep up the status of the lodge to the best of his ability . He particularly claimed tne support of the brethren to the Charitable Associations connected with the lodge , and pointed out that through them during the last four years the Charities connected
with the Craft had benefited to the extent of upwards of , £ 260 . The toasts of "The W . M . " and "The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . COLLEY , and responded to by Bros . Rev . T . N . DUNSCOMBE , P . M ., W . SMITH , and MILLER ,
followed by the Tyler ' s toast , brought a most successful evening to a close . During the evening songs and recitations were given by Bros . Horwill , Kemble , Williams , Tibbatts , Raymond , Jefferys , and Miller , and afforded pleasure and entertainment .