Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC

INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . 2 Paper Buildings , Temple , E . C , ist Nov . , 188 9 . LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , The Quarterly Court of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys having agreed to the retirement of the present

Secretary , I intend to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy which will thus be created . I have been a Mason over 10 years , and am now nearly 34 years of age . I vvas educated at King ' s College School , London , and Sidney Sussex College , Cambridge , and took the

degree of B . A ., in the Mathematical Tripos 1879 , ( M . A . 1885 . ) Shortly after quitting the University , I vvas appointed Mathematical Master in Truro Grammar School , but retired from that position on being called to the Bar in 1881 , since when I have practised up to the present time , and have been engaged in the

compilation of more than one legal work . In Masonry I hold the following positions—Past Grand Steward ( Eng . ); W . M . Tuscan Lodge , No . 14 ; P . M . and Founder West Kent Volunteer Lodge , No . 2041 ; Secretary and Founder Argonauts' Lodge , No . 2243 ; J . Asaph Chapter , No . 1319 ; P . S . George Price

Chapter , No . 2096 . Member of the Board of General Purposes , and Life Governor Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . I have for some years been Hon . Secretary of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association , through which between ^ 1300 , and ^ 1400 , will in 4 years have been subscribed to the Masonic Charities .

Should I have the honour of being elected I shall always endeavour to discharge my duties with advantage to the Institution and to your full satisfaction . I have the honour to be , Ladies and Gentlemen , Your obedient Servant , GORDON SMITH , M . A ., Barrister-at-Law .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS . Evershot , Dorchester , 13 th November , 1880 .

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , In the event of a vacancy occurring in the Secretaryship , it is my intention to offer myself as a candidate for the post , and I trust to be honoured with your support .

I am a solicitor , 37 years of age , a member of the Incorporated Law Society , and for the last eleven years in practice at Evershot and Yeovil , in partnership with my Father . My Masonic career is shortly as follows :

Initiated , 1112 , Shirley , Hants , in January , 18 7 8 , Joined 1367 , Beaminster , and 329 , Yeovil , Somerset , 1878 ; Memberof 1168 , Sherborne , and Member of the Correspondence Circle , Quatuor Coronati , 2076 . W . M . 136 7 in 188 3 , and W . M . 329 in 1887 , P-G . Reg , Dorset , 1884 .

Exalted , 707 , Bridport ( since removed to Beaminster ) , 188 3 , and at present Z . P . G . Reg . ( R . A . ) Dorset , in 188 7 . Joining Member of 329 . Advanced in Mark Lodge , No . 121 , Bridport , in August , 1884 , at present J . W . Joined No . 162 , Yeovil , and at present S . D .

Took the 18 ° in Weymouth Chapter R . C , in June , 1884 ; at present First Gen . Served as Steward for the Province of Dorset for the Girls' School in 1887 ; as Steward for the Province of Somerset for the R . M . B . I . in 1888 ; and as Steward

for the Province of Dorset for the R . M . B . I . in 188 9 Life-Governor Girls' School ; Life-Governor R . M . B . I . Life-Subscriber Dorset Masonic Charity . Since July , 188 7 , Hon . Secretary Dorset Masonic Charity .

I hold high testimonials from R . W . Bro . Montague J . Guest , P . G . M . Dorset ; M . E . Comp . J . MP . Montagu , G . Supt . Dorset ; and R . W . Bro . Rev . Mortimer Heath , P . G . M . M . Dorset ; and as to my capacity as an accountant from Messrs . Kain , Brown , and Co ., Chancery Lane , the well-known Law Accountants ; copies of which I shall be pleased to forward if wished .

Besides the above-named , I have the support amongst others , of the following distinguished brethren : R . W . Bro . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., P . G . M . Cumberland and Westmorland ; R . W . Bro . the Eari of Hardwicke , P . G . M . Cambridgeshire ; R . W . Brothe

. Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . North and East Yorkshire-M . E . Comp . Rev . H . Adair Pickard , G . Supt . Oxfordshire ; and M . E . Comp . Lord Henry Thynne . G . Supt . of Wilts ; and of the Charity Organisation Committee ° f the Province of Dorset .

I have the honour to be , Ladies and Gentlemen , Your obedient servant , S . R . BASKETT .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

TG THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE-GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . Ivy House , CoIIingham , near Newark , November 1 st , 1889 . LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ,

By the retirement of Brother Binckes , a vacancy in the Secretaryship of the R . M . I , for Boys will shortly occur , and I beg to inform you that I intend to offer myself as a Candidate for the post . Whilst aware that several Candidates have already been actively engaged in canvassing for support , I have

deemed it to be more in accordance with Masonic principles to wait until the retirement of the present Secretary vvas provisionally agreed upon , before I made my appeal to the Governors . My Masonic rank , as detailed below , has been attained by constant work during the past 12 years in the

Provinces of West Lancashire , Notts , Derbyshire , Lincolnshire , and Kent . I am 3 6 years of age , and have had more than 20 years of active business life , nearly the whole of which has been passed in the service of Messrs . W . N . Nicholson ( late M . P . for Newark ) & Sons , Limited ; in the capacity of Chief Clerk and

Traveller . During that time I have formed a wide connection throughout England , which , I venture to claim , would prove invaluable to the Institution , should I have the honour of being elected . I shall be happy to give references to Brethren and

other gentlemen in all parts of the Kingdom , and , in soliciting the favour of your support , I beg to assure you that my zeal in Masonry will prompt me to make every effort to uphold . and improve the status and honour of this noble Institution .

I have the honour to be , Ladies and Gentlemen , Your obedient servant ,

JAMES MORRISON McLEOD . MASONIC Q UALIFICATIONS . CRAFT—Initiated , March , 18 77 , in the Unanimity Lodge , No . 113 , held at Preston , Province of West Lancashire ; P . M . and S . W . Derwent Lodge , No . 884 , Derbyshire ; P . G . Std . Br . Derbyshire ; P . M . in the Newton Lodge , No , 1661 , Notts .

ROYAL ARCH—Exalted in 1878 , in the Unanimity Chapter , No . 113 , held at Preston , Province of West Lancashire ; Founder , P . Z ., and Scribe E . of the Alexander Chapter , No . 1661 , Province of Notts ; P . G . S . B . Notts .

MARK—Advanced in 18 7 8 , in the Preston Lodge , No . 143 , Lancashire ; joined 18 78 , Remigius Lodge , No . 117 , Lincolnshire ; P . M . of the Fleming Lodge , No . 265 , Notts ; P . P . J . G . W . Notts , and P . P . J . G . O . Lincolnshire .

ARK MARINERS—Elevated in Dewar Lodge , No . 237 , Kent ; Founder and P . C . N . Byron Lodge , T . I ., Notts ; Founder and P . C . N . Trent Lodge , No . 265 , Notts . ORDER OF THE TEMPLE—P . E . C . of the Prince of Peace Preceptory , Lancashire Knight of Malta

Prince of Peace Preceptory , Lancashire . ROSE CROIX , 18 —M . W . S . ot the Phillips Chapter , No . 52 , Lancaster . RED CROSS—Zetland Conclave , No . 11 , Scotland . ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS—Grand Masters ' Council , No . 1 .

Life-Governor of the R . M . I , for Boys ( Steward 1885 ) ; Life-Governor of the R . M . I , for Girls ( Steward , 1884 ); Life-Subscriber Mark Benevolent Fund .

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THE GERM THEORY AND CURE OF DISEASES . Hotel Victoria , London , W . C , September 20 th , i 88 g . RADAM ' S MICROBE KILLER Co . Gentlemen , —In justice to you I will state I have been taking your wonderful remedy , the MICROBE KILLER , for a very characteristic case of gout ( podagra ) in my left foot , complicated with general rheumatic symptoms . As an external remedy it gave me almost immediate relief from the great . heat and pains in the foot , when all other local applications heretofore used had failed . I have been taking it also internally , and have every reason to believe that , as an internal remedy , it assisted in removing all symptoms of the gout . I have been undergoing your treatment so short a time , and such quick relief afforded , that from my own experience I can cheerfully and heartily recommend it to all suffering from rheumatism and gout as an extraordinary remedy . I am , yours sincerely , FREDK . H . WINSTON , Late United States Minister to His Majesty the Shah of Persia . WM . RADAM'S MICROBE KILLER , in , OXFORD STREET , LONDON , W . Pamphlets and Testimonials of cures made free on application .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS . BRETHREN desirous of supporting the Candidature of BRO . ALFRED CRAVEN GREENWOOD , Assist . Prov . Grand Secretary , Surrey , in the event of a vacancy in the Secretaryship , are respectfully solicited to forward their Names to Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Prov . Grand Secretary , Surrey , 12 Serjeant ' s Inn , Temple , E . C .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The Friends and Supporters of BROTHER EDWIN STORR , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , request you to kindly note that should a vacancy occur , he will , at the proper time , duly offer himself a Candidate for the post of Secretary . Additional promises of support will be gladly received . Copies of the formal application of Bro . EDWIN STOKR stating his Masonic services , together with copies of Testimonials from the General Manager of the London and County Bank , and Messrs . James Pain and Sons , covering the past eighteen years , will be forwarded with pleasure if desired . By order of the Committee . W . M . STILES , W . M . 1987 , M . E . Z . 19 , & c , Committee Rooms , Hon . Sec . Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . G ., December 6 th , i 88 g .

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ANY odd or spare form of Masonic Summons will be welcome by a Brother making a Collection of them . —Kindly send to COLLECTOR , care of the Editor .

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KENNING'S CYCLOPAEDIA OF FREEMASONRY , Edited by the late Bro . A . F . A . WOODFORD , M . A ., P . G . C . May be obtained througn any Bookseller or Newsagent , or ( on receipt of P . O . O . for ios . 6 d . ) direct from tne Office , 16 & I 6 A , GT . QUEEN STREET , LONDON , W . C .

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THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER of the Freemason , to be published on the 20 th December , will contain Tales and Articles by well-known Masonic and other writers , with Illustrations . Particulars of contents will appear in our next .

To Correspondents.

To Correspondents .

The following communications unavoidably stand over : CRAFT—Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 37 ; Royal Oak Lodge , No . S 71 ; St . Augustine's Lodge , No . 973 ; and Earl of Sussex Lodge , No . 2201 .

ROYAL ARCH—Albion Chapter , No . 9 ; and Eboracum Chapter , No . 1611 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION—Loughborough , and Robert Burns , No . 25 . Festival of the Hampshire Educational Benevolent Institution .

BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . " Freimaurer-Zeitung , " " Revista Masonica , " •' Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of All Scottish Freemasons in India , " "Masonic Chronicle , " "South African Freemason , " ^ The Freemason " ( Toronto ) , " Keystone , " " The Tyler , " and Masonic World . "

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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

SATURDAY , DECEMBER 7 , 1889 . ?

We announce with p leasure that Bro . Hedges has succeeded in obtaining the services of Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middlesex , as Chairman at the 102 nd Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The announcement is all the

more gratifying from the fact of its being made public while there are still five clear months and upwards to elapse before the Festival will be held , and consequently there will be ample time for the lodges in London and the provinces which intend supporting . the Girls ' School next year to make the necessary arrangements .