The Old Masonians.

The audience was charmed by Miss Stephenson ' s delivery of two old fashioned but none the less acceptable songs . Miss Uwins sang " Leonore " by Tosti , and Mattel ' s " Dear heart " with beautiful expression . The pianoforte solo by Miss Gough was a most delig htful interpretation of a difficult theme .

Of the gentlemen , Messrs . Stephenson and Packer s contributions were most successful , whilst Mr . Isaac ' s fine voice was heard to great effect . The lighter part of the entertainment was well sustained by the humorous impersonations of Messrs . Whitely , Brooks , and Uwins , whose comicalities were highly relished . Mr .

F . Dyer's recitations were well received , and Mr . A . Balcombe ' s violin solos showed great mastery over the instrument . During the evening the Hon . Sec , Mr . R . S . CHANDLER , after a few preliminary remarks , in which he conveyed the congratulations of the " Old

Masonians" to Bro . J . M . McLeod on his election to the office of Secretary of the Boys' School , drew attention to the fact that the three great Masonic Institutions were represented that evening , and expressed a hope that at no very distant date the " Old Masonians " would become the " fourth" institution , and of as useful a

character as the other three , the aims of the society being to keep the " old boys" in touch with one another and to render mutual assistance . He hinted that in the near future a Masonic lodge would be formed by the members and they vvould then be able to be represented by a Steward at each of three great Festivals .

The speaker then went on to say that he looked upon the presence of so many of the old pupils of the R . M . L for Girls as a hopeful sign of eventually forming the " old girls" and the " old boys " into one association , and in conclusion he desired that the society should always be known for its adherence to

the principles of Freemasonry . Brotherly love , Hope , and Charity . A vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed by Mr . C . H . UWINS , and replied to in Bro . TERRY ' usual happy manner brought to a close a very successful evening .

The next event in connection with the Old Masonians" will be a Cinderella Dance at Anderton ' s Hotel on Friday , the 12 th inst . Tickets , single 2 s . 6 d . ; double , 4 s . ( including light refreshments ) , to be obtained of the Hon . Sees ., " Old Masonians , " Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C .

Presentation To Bro. Mcleod, Secretary Boys' School.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . McLEOD , SECRETARY BOYS' SCHOOL .

The regular meeting of the Newton Lodge , No . 1661 , on the 14 th ult ., was of more than usual interest , the members having determined to give to Bro . McLeod , P . M ., Secretary R . M . I . B ., a complimentary banquet on his appointment . Amongst the visitors were brethren from London and the provinces , whilst letters and

telegrams from distinguished brethren in all parts of the country expressive of hearty congratulation and kind sentiments of regard towards Bro . McLeod were received . After the business of the lodge was concluded , an adjournment was made to the Clinton Arms

Hotel , where the company partook of a banquet excellently served by Bro . Jollands . The chair was taken b y Lieut .-Colonel Newton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Notts , who was the first Master of the lodge , which is named after him .

After the usual loyal toasts , that of "The Grand Officers" was responded to b y Bro . F . R . W . HEDGES Secretary R . M . I . G ., who alluded to the gratification he felt at being able to be present on such an interesting occasion to do honour to a colleague whom he cordially welcomed .

The toast of "The Prov . G . M . and the D . P . G . M . " was responded to in his usual able manner by Bro . the Rev . F . VERNON BUSSKLL , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Bro . Col . NEWTON then proposed the toast of the evening , "The Health of their Guest , Bro . James Morrison McLeod , P . M . and W . M . 884 , P . P . G . Std . Br

Derbyshire , and Sec . R . M . L for Boys . " Alluding to the long connection of their guest with the town oi Newark , and his zeal in everything he had undertaken therein , Masonic or otherwise , he predicted that success would follow him in his new career , in which he had the good wishes of his brethren of the Newton Lod ge .

It was true that in their numbers they had not much voting power , but they were glad to know that they had had some little share in securing the success of a brother they highly esteemed , and it was most gratifying to know that he had been elected by so large a majority , which had proved their judgment to be

correct , and enhanced the value of the recommendation they had given . He had much pleasure , in the name of the lodge , to present Bro . McLeod with an illuminated address , on which they had in a few words expressed their sentiments towards him , congratulations on his appointment , and their hopes for his future

success . Bro . J MASON , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , then added a few words , and read some verses which he ventured to think would express his feelings on the occasion in a fitting and more durable form . These lines , delivered in most excellent style , formed an acrostic , " James Morrison McLeod , Newton Lodge , Newark , " and were well received .

The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . MCLEOD , in acknowledgment , expressed his deep sense of the kindness which had prompted his brethren to present him with so beautiful an address . He felt it very difficult to say all he felt on the occasion . As they knew well , his life amongst them had been a

Presentation To Bro. Mcleod, Secretary Boys' School.

strong endeavour to elevate himself b y honest and determined efforts to do his duty thoroughly , and in his new sphere it would be his constant aim to continue in that course . He was much gratified with the compliments showered upon him by the Chairman , who had proved to him an excellent adviser and friend , and

he was also pleased to find his good friends and colleagues , Bros . Terry , Hedges , and Mason , were present from the sister Institutions . To his brother Secretaries he owed much for friendly counsel and ready assistance , and he trusted there vvould ever be amongst them the same fraternal feeling that at present

existed . He also welcomed the visit of so many good friends from a distance , and amidst all the heavy work of what had proved a most arduous contest for the honourable post he now filled , he should ever remember the many friends who cheered and helped him to victory . Bro . John Mason , who might well be

called the " poet of the Craft , " had sprung a pleasant surprise upon him with his happy lines . He felt he scarcel y deserved so much honour as had been conferred upon him , but he trusted his future career vvould be helped by such cordiality , and that he might prove to them that he was what had been so often said in the

letters that had been read from some distinguished brethren , "the ri ght man in the right place . " Other toasts followed , that of " The Prov . Grand Officers ol Notts" being responded to by Bro . THORPE , P . G . S . B ., and "The W . M . of the Newton Lodge , Bro . George Wilson , " beingalso duly honoured ,

Next came " The Masonic Charities , " proposed in admirable style by Bro . J . S . CUMBERLAND , P . P . G . W . North and East Yorks , and in response , Bro . J AMES TERRY , P . G . S . B ., Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , made a most eloquent appeal on behalf of the Charities . He also expressed his gratification on

Bro . McLeod ' s election , which he had assisted by all the means in his power , feeling sure he was b y far the best of the candidates for the post , and he was pleased to be present on an occasion where a well-deserved compliment was being paid to his colleague . He had assisted at the

consecration of the Newton Lodge , and should ever remember the circumstances of his first , as well as the present , visit to tbe town . He was glad to learn the lodge had prospered , and had had so much share in sending him an excellent colleague . He was satisfied the Newton Lodge would ever continue to support

those excellent Institutions which were the pride of our Order , the more so now that they had one of themselves in the proud position occupied by Bro . McLeod . The toast of "The Visitors " was responded to by

the Hon . C . W . TROLLOPE , W . M . 2159 , and a hearty response accorded to that of " The Chairman . " During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by the extraordinary performances of sleight of hand , & c , by Bro . Sidney Pridmore , W . M . elect 50 , and alter the Tyler ' s toast a very pleasant gathering broke

up . The illuminated address presented to Bro . McLeod was as follows -. — " To the Wor . Bro . James Morrison McLeod , P . M ., W . M . 8 94 , P . P . G . Std . B . Derbyshire . " Newark , Nov . 14 th , 1890 .

We , the undersigned , representing the members of the Newton Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , No . 1661 , desire to offer you our hearty congratulations on your election to the important post of Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " Being well acquainted with the zeal which you

have hitherto evinced in the true interests of Freemasonry , and the success which has already crowned your efforts in the cause of our Masonic Charities , we are assured that the Institution to which you are now attached will find in you a Secretary who will to the utmost faithfully and conscientiously carry out the multifarious duties of this office . It is our earnest wish and

prayer that the Great Architect of the Universe may preserve you in health and strength for many years to come to enable you to consolidate and perfect the work upon which you have just entered . " We ask you , therefore , to accept at our hands this slight token of our fraternal affection and esteem . " GEORGE WILSON , W . M .

" WM . NEWTON , P . P . S . G . W ., ist W . M . 1661 . " GEOKGE ATTER , S . W . " H . W . HUTCHINSON , J . W . " F . VERNON BUSSELL , D . P . G . M ., Treasurer . " HENRY GEORGE , P . P . G . D . of C , Secretary . "

In addition , at the suggestion of the Chairman , the brethren promptly subscribed a sum of money sufficient to endow a chair in the R . M . L for Boys , as a memento of Bro . McLeod ' s appointment . Amongst the brethren * and visitors present were Bros . Rev . F . Vernon Bussell , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . ; Col .

Newton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jas . Terry , P . G S . B Eng , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B Eng ., Sec . R . M . I , for Girls ; John Mason , P . P . G . D Middx . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . W . N . and E Yorks ; J . Chapman , P . P . G . D . Notts ; J . Tomlinson ,

P . G . D . of C . West Yorks ; F . H . Appleby , P . P . G . D . Notts ; T . Thorpe , P . G . S . B . Notts ; H . George , P . M . and Sec . 1661 ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; Rev . E . Leys , P . G . Chap . Madras ; Hon . C . W . Trollope , W . M . 2159 ; S . Pridmore , W . M . elect 50 ; and others .

Princess Louise ( Marchioness of Lome ) and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein were present at a meeting on Tuesday of the Council of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Nurses' Institute at St , Katherine ' s Hospital , Regent ' s Park .

Grand Lodge Of Canada.

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA .

In a recent issue we gave a brief account of the reception at Toronto of the M . W . Grand Master , Bro . Ross Robertson , on his return from Europe . It is said to have been the largest gathering of Masons ever brought together in Canada , and the proceedings throughout were of the most enthusiastic character . It was a spontaneous greeting from the brethren of his native city ,

and it was characterised by that energy and unanimity which is so great a feature in such functions in the Dominion , when the brethren find a man whom they delight to honour . Representatives were present from all parts , to the number of nearly 700 . In his reply to the congratulations and address presented to him , Bro . Robertson referred to many matters of moment connected with his own Grand

Lodge , and gave some interesting details of his visit to the Grand Lodge of England . We regret that the demand on our space will not admit of our reproducing them in extenso , but our readers must be content with the following description of the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge ,

at which he , with the M . W . Grand Master of Pennsylvania , Bro . McCalla , was present : " Delighted as I am to be at home , I cannot forget my visit to the old land—to the Mother Grand Lodge , the United Grand Lodge of England—the fountain which has supplied the stream of Canadian Craft work for nearly a century .

My reception by the English Craft was marked by a sincerity that is characteristic of the Craftsmen in the home of our fathers , and when , on the morning of my arrival in London , I called on Colonel Shadwell Clerke , the Grand Secretary of England , I found a gentleman whose greeting was so happy that it made

me feel as if I had met an old friend . His expression of pleasure at seeing me was accompanied by an invitation to meet the Grand Officers at their mess , at five o ' clock , in Freemasons' Tavern , and in the evening to visit the Grand Lodge in its Quarterly Communication . The reunion at dinner was most enjoyable , Colonel

Sandeman presided , with M . W . Bro . Clifford McCalla , of Pennsylvania , as the senior visiting Grand Master , on his ri ght , and myself , asthe representative of Canada , the junior jurisdiction , on his left . I need not tell you , my brethren , that it was an English dinner , and as I returned my acknowledgments for the compliments

paid our jurisdiction , I mentally resolved that whatever fault I had to find with the Craftsmen of the Motherland for their action in the early days of Masonic government , when we were struggling for life and freedom , I , without a tinge of reservation , at once and for ever granted them full absolution and

forgiveness tor the sleepless nights that they may have cost us in the time of long ago . It was not an unimpressive sight to look around that happy company , clothed in the golden regalia of the Craft . I felt that we might indeed be proud of the Mother Lodge , whose officers were men who stood in the

highest social scale , who had , in mercantile and professional life , on British battle-fields , and on the quarterdecks of our fleets , not only done duty to their country , but were p illars of the Craft in the oldest Masonic jurisdiction in the world . An hour later we stood in the robing room of the Grand Lodge . The magnificent

regalia of the Craft had been brought from the strong room , the great sword of the Grand Lodge , a blade presented by the Grand Master of Sweden , rich in its velvet casing , was in the hands of the Grand Sword Bearer ; the Grand Registrar , with his velvet bag embroidered with the arms of the Grand Lodge , was at

his station , and every officer being properly clothed , at the word from the Grand Director of Ceremonies , marched through the marble hall , which led to the magnificent lodge room , where 500 Craftsmen , Past Grand Officers , and Worshipful Masters , clothed in their regalia , and every brother in full evening dress ,

rose and received the procession as it entered through the west door . Walking , as I did , with my friend McCalla , in front of the acting Grand Master , I was thrilled with pleasure , as , from all parts of the hall , unbounded applause greeted our entrance . Little did I think when 1 was installed in the east of this

roomin the very chair in which I now sit—that before many years I vvould sit on the right of the chair in the Grand Lodge of England , and , as I viewed the surroundings , the acting Grand Master , Colonel Marmaduke Ramsey , every inch a Mason , sitting with gavel in hand , shaded by the banner of Grand Lodge , the blaze of golden

regalia in the east , the royal blue collars and the silver jewels of the hundreds of Craftsmen who sat on each side of the hall , I said to myself that well did the Mother Lodge earn its royal name , for the face of every brother seemed to beam with fellowship , l ' riendship , and goodwill . The Communication was the quarterly one of Grand

Lodge , In England and Scotland , as you are aware , the Grand Lodge meet in Quarterly Communication , while in the United States and Canada we meet yearly , except in the case ot Massachusetts and Pennsylvania , where the old English custom is followed . The apartment in which Grand Lodge meets is

somewhat longer than the one in which we are to-night , and will accommodate in the crowded sessions of Grand Lodge about 700 members . It is a room well fitted for the purpose , with the portraits on panels in the walls ot the Grand Ma-ters who have presided since

the Union , in 1813 . The appointments are elaborate , while the methods of transacting business are much the same as our own Grand Lodge . The opening of the Grand Lodge being completed , as a graceful compliment , the grand honours were accorded to the visitors , and , my brethren , your kindness to-night is but a repe-