Annual Dinner Of The Old Masonians.

Bro . R . S . CHANDLER , Hon . Treas ., said that the Association had this year to mourn the loss of one of its founders—a man who had done a great deal to make the undertaking a success—Mr . Charles Heward Uwins , who passed away last December . A proof that the Benevolent and Grant Fund was of some utility was in the fact that one who had helped to start it had just received assistance from it . He was glad to say that the Association would send a Steward to the Centenary Festival this year , and although the amount he would take up would not be large ( perhaps £ 100 ) , he could say that the great majority of Old Masonians had given of their little towards the great fund .

Mr . HORACE LEWIS , Hon . Sec , said he regretted that a number of Masons who generally supported them on such occasions were not able to be present . He had received letters of regret from Lord Leigh , Bros . F . Binckes ( late Sec . R . M . I . B . ) , the Rev . H . Hebb ( Head Master of the School ) . R . Eve , W . Russell , H . Manfield , W . W . Chate , G . Read , J . Stephens , J . Leach Barrett , and many others . He was glad to say that their social meetings were improving , that the members were becoming more enthusiastic . Their cricket club had proved a great success , and the football club was not far behind . Both had been the means of members

spending many a pleasant Saturday together . He would be glad to see Masons take more interest in the Old Boys and use their influence to give Old Masonians an opportunity of making good positions in the world . They were indebted to several gentlemen for assistance , Bro . J . M . McLeod especially . He hoped that the boys who had been educated under the new regime at the School would join with the members who had been under the care of the late Rev . Richard Morris , a man whom he ( the speaker ) should always remember with gratitude , and so make the Association a great success .

"The Past and Vice-Presidents" was proposed by Mr . W . j . PACKER , who thanked those gentlemen for their support , and said that the Association was well worthy of such , because it was not carried on with selfish motives . Bro . A . WATKINS proposed " Prosperity to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , ' ' and said he hoped that the removal of the School would be a great improvement—that he was proud of being an Old Masonian , and would always be grateful to those who had helped him in life .

Bro . J . MORRISON MCLEOD , Sec , R . M . I . B ., said he regretted he was the only Past or Vice-President present , but they were all such busy men and had so many engagements , that there was good reason for their absence . He assured the Association that they all continued to take great interest in Old Masonians , and pointed out what some were doing to help in the formation of the lodge . As regards the School , he believed the decision to move it would prove to be for its

advantage . He hoped that the Centenary Festival would be successful . He asked the Old Masonians to support H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , who has graciously consented to present the prizes of the School , at Albert Hall , on June 7 th . Bro . R . HAROLD WILLIAMS , in proposing "The Chairman , " said that the Association highly esteemed the presence at their meetings of such a busy man as Lieut .-Col . Probyn who , in reply , said that he always took great interest in the boys , and would do what he could for the Association in the future .

Mr . E . A . B . GOUGH proposed "The Visitors , '' and assured them that they would always receive a hearty welcome to the Association ' s meetings , and took the opportunity to thank those who had helped with the musical programme . Bro . G . MICKLEY , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C , in replying , said that he hoped that all Old Masonians who were not already Masons would join the new lodge as soon as possible .

During the evening the HON . TREASURER announced donations to the Benevolent and Grant Fund : Bros . Lieut .-Col . Probyn , £ 2 3 s ., and H . Alanfield , P . P . G . D ., £ 3 3 s . ; Messrs . A . K . Bowes ( an Old Masonian , now in Chicago ) , £ 3 3 s ., and A . G . McLeod , £ 1 is . The proceedings , which had been most enjoyable throughout , were brought to a close with the National Anthem ,

Annual Festival Of La Tolerance Lodge Of Instruction, No. 538.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LA TOLERANCE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 538 .

On Wednesday evening , the 20 th ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxfordstreet , W ., was held the annual festival of this popular and prosperous lodge of instruction . Owing to the severe loss which the lodge has experienced by the death of its late Secretary , Bro . Willby , the proceedings were essentially on a more subdued scale than on the last occasion , members and their Masonic iriends only taking part .

The company to the number of between 30 and 40 sat down to an excellent dinner , worthy of the best traditions of the Frascati cuisine Bros . J . Paul , P . M . 128 7 and 1472 , Preceptor , presided ; T . W . Smale , P . M . 538 , P . Z ., Treas ., Vice-President ; L . S . Genese , P . M . 2265 , Sec . j and Howard E , Mullins , J . D . 211 . The toast of "The Queen and the Craft" was honoured with the usual Masonic enthusiasm .

The PRESIDENT then gave the toast of " The M . W . the Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was replied to by Bro . E . C . MULVEY , Grand Pursuivant . The next toast was " The President and Vice-Piesident , " proposed by Bro . L . S . GENESE .

Bro . J . PAUL , in replying , thanked the brethren for the very cordial manner in which the toast had been received , and assured them that , as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , he naturally took a very great interest in its welfare . He referred to the necessity of having lodges of instruction and to the great advantages which brethren who aspired to taking office in their mother lodges derived therefrom .

Bro . SMALK , in responding , alluded in appropriate terms to the great loss which they had sustained since the last festival by the death of Bro . Willby ( to whom he had filled the office of Assistant Secretary ) , and since whose decease he had acted as Secretary to the lodge , and whilst regretting his inability to continue in that office ( by reason of his oculist ' s recommendations ) , he had , nevertheless , to congratulate the members upon their having secured the services of so worthy a successor as Bro . Mullins .

The toast of " The Lodge of Instruction" was then proposed , and replied to b y Bros . MULLINS , Sec , and GOLDSTEIN . The former spoke of the success that had attended the lodge during the past year , and hoped that the future would bring even greater prosperity to the lodge and its members . Since the last annual festival , 36 guineas had been paid into the Masonic Charities from the Charitable Association and the lodge funds .

Bro . GOLDSTEIN referred to the work accomplished by the lodge in bringing forward young Masons under the guidance of Bro . Paull , the Preceptor . The toast of " The Visitors " was received with acclamation , and was ably responded to by Bros . J OHNSON , S . D . 211 ; HYDE , 299 ; and ORLTON-COOPEK ,

Annual Festival Of La Tolerance Lodge Of Instruction, No. 538.

P . M . 211 . The latter in treating of the value of La Tolerance and similar instructional lodges created an agreeable diversion by some entertaining illustrations of errors by candidates whilst under examination for superior Degrees . The remaining toasts were - 'The Officers , " replied to by Bro . GENESE , Treas . ; H . E . MULLINS , Sec . ; and the indefatigable Bro . J . LEATHER , whose co-operation assisted so much towards the evening's success . " The Masonic Charities " was replied to by Bros . E . C . MULVEY , G . P ., and LANSFORD .

The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most successful and enjoyable evening . The musical programme , which was under the direction of Bro . Mullins , Sec , included pianoforte solo , " Polish dance , " beautifully rendered by Bro . O . Mannheimer ; Mr . Ivan Ivermeski's fine bass voice was heard to advantage in

" Anchored " and " Queen of Angels , " which were greatly appreciated . The comic element was represented by Mr . Martin Foreshen with " Tut , tut , " and " It was beautiful , " and Mr . George Barratt with "The moochir " and "The onelegged family . " Both these popular artists were heartily received . Bro . O . Mannheimer presided at the piano .

Besides those already mentioned , there were present Bros . G . Berry , L . ' G . Hammond , F . Sturgess , B . Kench , T . A . Tidy , F . A . Zappenfeld , J . M . Beedle , J . Woolfers , Pettitt , T . H . Clear ( W . M . of the mother lodge ) , S . G . Cross , Fisher , C . Ornstein , C J . Pinnell , H . Raphael , and many others .

Annual Festival Of The Henley Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1472.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE HENLEY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1472 .

The annual festival of the above lodge of instruction took place on Tuesday evening , the 26 th ult ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , Bro . Walter Richardson ' s handsome concert and assembly rooms , attached to the hotel , being prettily decorated for the occasion . The banquet was all that could be desired , and was much enjoyed .

The W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . J AMES PALMBR , presided , and proposed the toasts of " The Queen " and " Success to the Henley Lodge of Instruction . " Bro . A . T . IVES , P . M ., and Preceptor of the lodge , responded in eloquent terms , and

Bro . B . C . CURTIS , P . M ., and Sec . of the lodge of instruction , gave a very interesting resume of the work and charity of the lodge since its inception . The toast of " The Visitors" was coupled with the names of Bros . Dr . J . Hill and H . Pammant , W . M . 700 , and that of " The Press , Masonic and Secular , " with the name of Bro . C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . of the mother lodge , P . M . and Sec . 2184 , and P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex .

" The Host and Hostess" were complimented . Bro . RICHARDSON responded . » The harmony was admirably sustained by Madame Essie Ross and Bros . Dodge , Siddons , Quinn , Morgan , Barrett , Elder , Dr . Hill , Curtis , and R . Stephen , son ; Bro . C . Jolly recited . Bro . J . Redman accompanied and presided at the piano in a masterly manner .

Among the other brethren present were Bros . J . Savage , P . M . ; W . Turvey P . M . ; T . Reeve , P . M . ; T . Lait , S . W . ; E . Morgan , J . W . ; D . Ross , S . D . \ S . Chaplin , J . D . ; E . McNicoll , C . Davis , F . Andrew , J . Andrew , G . Richardson , W . Jeavons , V . Horton , Terras , Newman , E . Hornsey , Buck , T . Smith , Crump , G . Carter , A , Barrett , W . Dodge , A . Horton , T . Jeavons , J . Ward , A . Wren , C . West , Byrom , A . Clamp , 7 60 ; E . Oates , 13 ; T . Cowt-11 , W . M . and Preceptor , 2615 ; E . G . Russell and G . A . Smith , 615 ; A . Saunders , 700 ; G . Cable , D . Thomas , and others . The whole affair was well managed , and consequently well worthy of the occasion .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Lodge of Honour and Generosity , No . 165 . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on Tuesday , the 2 G : h ult ., when the following were present : Bros . F . E . Rosher , VV . M . j A . P . Crabb , S . W . ; J . W . H . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; Henry limes , P . M ., bee . j C . J . Andrewsacting JD Godfrey SykesIGi HW

, .. ; , .. . . Clarkson , Org . ; Harry Bearman , J . W . Ellis , and A . Spencer Ellam . Bro . Martin ' Kennaby , 19 G 5 , was a vtsitor . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., and Bro . J . W . Ellis was raisei to the Third Degree , and Bro . Chas . Olden was passed to the Second Degree , bath ceremonies being rendered in a most eloquent manner by the W . M .

The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting roam , where dinner was provided . After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " "• Bro . Thompson , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " referred to the excellent manner in which Bro . Rosher had performed the work of the lodge during his year of office .

During the evening the W . M .,- Bros . Clarkson , Sykes , and Bearman entertained the brethren with some songs excellently rendered . The installation meeting of this lod ^ e will be held on Tuesday , the 2 ± 'h in St ., anj it was announced during the evening thit Bro . Edward Letchworth , G . Sec , has promised to install the W . M . elect .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on Wednesday , the 20 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Browne , W . M . ; Dr . ] . W . P M fe p r , & P , G , ' & S'W-J .H > B - " ' J ' W-s the Rev - S - T . H . Saunders , & M . - P ; P ' S ^ & , ' ^ J " . - B , i * S ' - - P-P-G . D ., Treas . ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j Tompsett , S . D . ; V . F . Bonney , J . D . ; Dobson , acting I . G . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; and E . W . Davis , P . M . Bro . A . U . Hemming , 1512 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was

taken on behalf of Bro . A . O . Hemming , 1 5 12 , as a joining member . The Treasurer presented his annual financial report which was an exceedingly nourishing one and in excess of previous years . It was received and adopted , and a vote of congratulation to the 1 reasurer was passed with acclamation . The sum of five guineas was unanimousiy voted to the Koyal Masonic Institution for Boys , per Bro . Browne , W . M ., as an addibonal Steward for the lodge . It having been reported that Bro . W . H . Saunders , 1 . M ., P . l . G . D ., was , and had been for some time , very unwell , a vote of sympathy was passed , and the Secretary was directed to forward the same to him . The lodee was then closed . "

A bamiuet followed , and ihe usual toas ' s received full justice . r H ™ ' U ? , v- S > , 'f •H - Sunders . P . M ., responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Olhcers ; Bro . W . hisher , P . M ., for " The Past Masters "; Bro . J . T . Bng £ S , P . M ., for ' ¦ The Treasurer ani Secretary "; and Bros . Dr . Hinton and H . Bright for "The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .