Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The regular meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held , under the presidency of Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., at Freemasons' Hall on the 2 Sth ult ., when there were present among others Bros . Ralph Clutton , GS . D . ; H . A . Hunt , E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; J . H .

Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Moon , Major G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; A . E . Gladwell , C . H . Webb , Joseph Clever , Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Belton , C . F . Matier , P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; F . Adlard , and F . R . VV . Hedges ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , the two vacancies on the House

Committeecaused b y the death of Bro . E . C . Mather , G . Stwd ., and the appointment of Bro . Lieut .-Col . Peters , P . G . S . B ., to be a Trustee of the Sustentation of Building Fund , vice Nunn , deceased—were reported , and the following brethren nominated to succeed them , viz .: Bros . Joseph Clever , G . Cooper , Thomas Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes ; Philbrick , O . C ., G . Registrar ; and Alderman

Savory . A conditional grant of £ 20 to an ex-pupil was made , and two petitions were received , and the names of the children ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for the April Election , while the consideration of one other petition was deferred . In the course of the proceedings , the CHAIRMAN of a

special meeting of the House Committee , which had been held just previous to the General Committee , reported that Bro . Thomas S . Howell , who had been one of the medical officers of the Institution for 34 years , had tendered his resignation , and that the following resolution had been unanimously passed , namely : "That this Committee desire to express their sincere

regret at receiving from Bro . Thomas S . Howell his resignation of the post of one of the medical officers of the Institution , an office he has held for a period of 34 years , during which he has in the most generous manner , without fee or reward , discharged the onerous and important duties appertaining to it . 1 : 1 . "And that the Committee further desire to acknowledge

the benefit the Institution has derived from the valuable advice and assistance they have received from him in connection with the sanitary arrangements of the establishment , to the admirable character of which may be attributed the general healthiness of the School and its freedom from diseases due to preventible causes . "And that , while acceding to Bro . Howell ' s desire to be

relieved from the further performanceof duties he has £ 0 long discharged with such marked zeal , kindness , and ability , the Committee trust he will permit his name to be retained as an Honorary Consulting Medical Officer of the School , and thereby preserve his official connection with the Institution , to which he has rendered such great service , and where he is so highly regarded and respected .

" And that the Secretary be requested to forward to Bro . Howell a copy of this resolution . " It was thereupon , on the motion of Bro . A . E . GLADWELL , seconded by Bro . C . F . MATIER , unanimously agreed" That this Committee , representing the general body of

Governors and Subscribers to the School , having heard read the resolution passed by the House Committee in reference to the resignation of Bro . Thomas S . Howell of the office of one of the medical officers of the Institution , most heartily and cordially concur in the terms of it . " The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HELSTON . —St . Michael Lodge ( No . 175 ) . —In the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . J . M . Richards , Bro . the Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , P . M ., presided at the annual meeting on Wednesday , the 20 th ult . Alter the usual opening ceremony and other preliminaries , sundry candidates were advanced to the Degree , and then Bro . Bloxsome made way for Bro . N . J . West , P . M . S 7 , who

occupied the chair , and very impressively installed Bro . C . Hudson as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following were then invested as officers , namely : Bros . W . Trevenen , S . W . ; W . Hall , J . W . ; T . Rosewarne , M . O . ; J . O . Eva , S . O . ; P . Morgan , J . O . ; Rev . VV . H . Bloxsome , M . A ., P . M ., Chap . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ( re-elected ); J . H .

Willey , Sec ; W . F . C . Rogers , R . of M . ; J . Dudley , S . D . ; W . J . Blackwall , J . D . ; A . C . Ratcliffe , I . G . ; VV J . James , D . C ; J . M . Pascoe and A . J . Hill , Stewards ; and R . James , Tyler . The other business having been disposed of , lodge was closed , and the brethren dined at the Star Hotel ( Bro . Corley ' s ) , and spent a very agreeable evening .

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The regular quarterly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . T . D . Hayes , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren and visitors : Bros . Rev . H . Cummings , M . A ., P . M ., Prov . G . M . M . Kent ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; Capt . A . Weston , P . M .,

P . G . J . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . S . O . ; D . Deeves , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Natal ; Ouartermaster G . Spinks , I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C ; E . West , P . M . ; E . Palmer , S . W ., P . G . P . ; W . Moulds , J . W ., P . P . G . I . G . ; T . Ovenden , M . O ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; G . Kenneday , S . O ., Sec , P . P . G . Asst . Sec ; J . Whiteheart , J . O ., P . P . G . I . G . ; C . . Tollv , R . M ., P . P . G . O . ; T . Cooper , S . D . ; J . Aillud , l . G . ;

J- Warren , C . Walkley , F . Reed , J . Christian , VV . Arnold , f . R . Richardson , W . Akers , Eugene Swe ' ney , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . S . W . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; and F . Sharpe , 43 , P . P . G . J . W . Malta . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Bros . R . J . Cook , P . M . 013 , and C . H . Lawson , S . W . 013 ,

and proving unanimous , they were duly advanced to the Degree of Mark Master ; the working beinr ; absolutely perfect , and winning the warm congratulations of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . Ihe lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street , where refreshments were partaken of , and a few hours were spent in toasts and harmony .

Mark Masonry.

SANDGATE . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 2 G 6 ) — The installation meeting tool : place at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th ult . Bro . Hine presided , and in due course installed Bro . James Kennctt in the chair of A . The following were invested as officers for the year , namely : Bros . Woods , S . VV . ; Holbim , J . W .,- Russell , M . O . ; S . H . While , S . O . ; Samson , J . O . ; Culver , R . of M . ;

Watts , Sec . ; Lathey , S . D . ; Mallam , J . D . ; Lindop , l . G . ; and Balcher , Tyler . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Kent Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Bro . Watts . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured during the evening , those of " The New W . M ., Bro . Kennett , " ahd " The I . P . M . " being recived with unbounded applause by all present .

GOSPORT . —Gosport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —The annual meeting was held at the India Arms Hotel on the 19 th ult ., Bro . F . Poweil , W . M ., P . G . M . O ., being in the chair , and there being a numerous attendance of members and visitors , the latter including the D . P . G . M . and other Prov . G . Officers . Bro . H . Crisp having been installed W . M . by the retiring Master , appointed as his officers Bros , the Rev . B . Ring , LL . D ., P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; VV .

T . Miller , S . VV . ; W . C . Webb , P . P . G . I , of VV ., J . VV . , W . T . Dupree , M . O . ; J . S . Senior , S . O . ; A . M . Rae , J . O . ; Rev . B . Ring , LL . D ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . S , Senior , Treas . ; T . Pearson , R . of M . ; VV . Green , P . P . G . D . C ., Sec ; T . Stretton , S . D . ; W . A . Rowe , J . D . ; W . Cotton , D . C . ; R . G . King , l . G . ; F . VV . C . Waters , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Sims and W . T . Holdstock , Stwds . ; and L . Cannon , Tyler . The usual banquet followed .

FOREST OF DEAN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Speech House , when there were present Bros . Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . G . J . W ., W . M . ; J . S . Carleton , P . G . J . O ., S . VV . ; M . F . Carter , M . O . ; j . S . Bradstock , S . O . ; Sydney J . Thomas , J . O . ; S . W . Hadingham , Treas . ; T . H . Curwen , S . D . ; J . J . James ,

J . D . ; Job Webb , Tyler ; Wm . Forth , D . P . G . M . M . of Gloucestershire , P . M . ; W . C . Heane , P . P . G . J . VV ., P . M . ; George Minett , Thos . Cadle , A . Stephens , aml ' F . G . Washbourn . The lodge was opened , and Bro . J . S . Carleton , S . W ., P . G . J . O ., was psesented , and duly installed by Bro . VV . Forth , D . P . G . M . M ., assisted by Bro . Wm . Heane , P . M ., P . P . G . { . W . The W . M . then invested h ' rs oilicers as

follows : Bros . Rev . Dr . Lynes , I . P . M . ; H . Clark , S . VV . : M . F . Carter , J . W . ; J . S . Bradstock , M . O . ; Sydney j ' Thomas , S . O . ; T . H . Curwen , J . O . ; S . VV . Hadingham , Treas . ; F . A . Carter , Sec . ; J . J . James , S . D . ; Geo . Minett , J . D . ; T . Cadle , I . G . ; and Jcb Webb , Tyler . After the installation the brethren sat down to a well served banquet , at the close of which the usual loyal and Masonic toast list was gone through .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( E . )—This old and distinguished encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , on the 15 th ult . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights GeorgeGraveley , C . E ., E . C . ; Glenn , 1 st Captain ; J . H . Dodson , 2 nd Captain ; W . Paas , P . E . C , P . G . B . B ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C , P . G . C . G ., Reg . ; H . J . Lardner , Std . Br . ; J . D . Harris , Herald ; E . F . Storr , D . C ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C , Prelate ; Rawles , Equerry ; and others . Sir Kniht

g Callendar was a visitor . The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and confirmed . Comp . Slater , who had been previously balloted for , was duly installed a member of the Order by the E . C . The election of E . C for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Sir Knight Glenn . Sir Knight Paas was unanimously re-elected Treas . ; and Rawles , Equerry . Sir Knight Spence and Love-Jones Parry were

elected Auditors . A P . E . Commander ' s jewel having been voted to Sir Knight George Graveley for his efficient services during the year , the resignation of Sir Knight C . Sanders , P . E . C , M . D . ( since deceased ) , was received with regret . It was unanimously resolved that for long and valuable services rendered to the encampment , Sir Knight Charles Sanders , M . D ., be elected an honorary

member . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Sir Knights A . Williams , P . E . C ; C . Driver , P . E . C ; E . Baxter , P . E . C ; Captain Stohwasser , C of the Guards ; and others . The encampment was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts followed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE . —Royal Kent Chapter ( No . 8 ) . —A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , on the 22 nd ult . The chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . C . R . Fry , 30 , assisted by his officers . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . III . Bro . H . Maddison , 30 ° , was unanimously elected M . W . S . for the vear cnsuinir . E .

and P . Bro . W . F . Carmon was re-elected Treasurer . The chapter was attended by 111 . Bros . Col . J . Monks , 30 ° ; T . J . Armstrong , 30 ° ; E . and P . Bros . H . Hotham , S . Bell , C . D . H . Drury , S . Marston , John Usher , and others . Letters of apology were received from III . Bros . Chas . Jas . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , l . G . North-Eastern District ; R . A . Luck , 30 ; and others , stating their inability to attend . In accordance with notice of motion , 111 . Bro . H . Maddison

moved that the bye-laws be revised , and the following constitute a Committee for the purpose , viz . : Eros . Hotham , Monks , Fry , Maddison , T . J . Armstrong , and Seymour Belh which was carried . The death of L . Lenson , P . M . W . S . of the chapter , was announced with regret . Business over , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where they spent a happy time before leaving for their respective homes .

LEEDS . —Leodiensis Chapter ( No . 77 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S . Ex . and Perfect l ! ro J . B . Hargreaves , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Great Georges-street , assisted by his officers . Two candidates came up foe the Degree , viz ., Bros . James Walrasley , P . M ., P . Z ., and William Armistead . The

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ceremony was performed by 111 . Bro . John Barker , 30 ° , mos impressively . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , l . G . North-Eastern District , was received in due form and saluted . Ex . Bro . H . Warwick , High Prelate , was unanimously elected M . W . S . for the vear ensuinrr . Ex .

Perfect Bro . Fourness was re-elected Treasurer . The business of the chapter being over , the lodge was closed in due form . The banquet was [ held in the dining hall of the building , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., and

Ex . Perfect Bro . Dr . Hargreaves , having on his right III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 , l . G North-Eastern District ; III . Bro . Richard Wilson , 30 ° , and the two candidates , and others ; and on his left III . Bro . John Barker , 30 ° ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . J . D . Kay , P . M . W . S . ;

fourness , H . Warwick , J . (_ > errard , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very harmonious evening was spent . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister had to leave early for the north .

DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter ( No . 96 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , ' when in the absence of Bro . John Bailey , M . W . S ., through indisposition , the chapter was opened bv 111 . Bro . Henrv Maddison . in " .

assisted by the officers . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , l . G . of the North-Eastern District , was received in due form and saluted . Letters of apology were received from those brethren who were unable to attend . The business of the chapter being finished , it was closed in due form .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE—This prosperous conclave met at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the ist inst . Among those present were " Sir Knights I \ 9-yi > LP - - - " in thc d'air ; T . Cubitt , G . l . G , P . M . P . S ., Treas ., acting V . E . ; H . ] . Lardner , acting S . G . ; Herd , acting l . G . ; John Masoni G . H . C ., Recorder ; Thiellay , P . M . W . S . ; H . Shirley , P . M . W . S . ; E . A Harris , H . Harris , R . Harris , N . Prower , Proudfoot , and others .

The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Sir Knight the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , ALA ., Herald Conclave , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . Sir Knight J . Mason was elected V . E . in the place of Sir Knight Dawes resigned . The sum of five guineas having been voted to a distressed sir knight , the Mount Carmel Sanctuary of K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John were duly opened ,

and seven members of the Premier Conclave duly inducted into the Degrees by Sir Knight Shirley , ably assisted by Sir Knight Lardner . The arduous rituals and impressive historical lectures appertaining to the Degrees being excellently rendered by those worthy sir knights . Upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the sir knights adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , where a well served banquet was partaken of . The long routine of toasts received full justice .

South Africa.

South Africa .

KIMBERLEY . —Cornerstone Lodge ( No . 217 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday , the Sth ult ., Bros . G . Richards in the chair . The installation of the W . M . was the principal business before the lodge . Bro . Charles Aburrow was presented and duly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being

performed by Bro . Pistorius , P . M . The following are the officers for the year : Bros . Charles Aburrow , W . A 1 . ; G . Richards , I . P . M . ; T . Burt , S . W . ; C . Sheppard , T . W . ; Pistorius , M . O . ; F . Wig , S . O . ; XV . Dettleback , J . O . ; Pistorius , Treas . ; Norden , Sec ; J . Pam , S . D . ; E . Somerset , J . D . ; C . Rolfes , l . G . j and C . Shaw , Tyler .

Egypt.

Egypt .

JERICHO—Comet Lod ge ( No . 1680 , E . C . ) - The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Lodge Rooms , on Tuesday , the 14 th June last . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . G . Eccles , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . G . Shakespere , P . M . ; Shaw , P . M . ; Thomas H . Girling , W . M . Star of the West , P . D . G . S . W ., P . M . 1160 , 791 ?; McGill , acting S . W . ; James , J . VV . ; R . Sexton , S . D . ;

H . Bradburry , J . D . ; T . Prendible , Secretary ; T . Jackson , Treasurer ; Bele , I . G . ; and F . Jounghmans , acting T y ler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Rae Coyle , who had already been balloted for at the last

meeting , was admitted and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order by the W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , and a most harmonious evening was spent , the usual Masonic toasts being honoured , while songs were contributed by the brethren .

lelegraphic addresses ( Inland ) for the Freemason Printing and Publishing Works — " Freemason , London . " For Jewels , Clothing , Furniture , Banners , & c , arc— Kenning , London . " Bro . Asher Barfield , P . M ., Past Prov . Grand Deacon Hants , will preside as the W . M . of the Hampshire Lodge of Emulation , No . 1990 , at Portsmouth , on the occasion of the delivery by » ro . lames Stevens , P . M .,

P . L ., of his lecture on "The Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees of Freemasonry 1 S 13-1 SSG , " on Saturday , the 13 th inst . We hear that a numerous gathering of installed Masters from the neighbouring lodges and the Isle of Wight are expected to attend , and anticipate that they will experience a pleasant and instructive afternoon . The lodge will he opened at 3 o ' clock , and provision will be made for entertainment after closing . Particulars will be found in our advertisement columns .

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