Testimonial To Bro. John H. Scott, P.G.D., Deputy Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.

feel quite equal to thc occasion . Under any circumstances , however , it would be impossible for him to thank them sufficiently for all their goodness towards him . He thanked Sir Walter for his kindness in being present . It had been very gratifying to him to hear how much interest he had taken " from the first in the movement on his behalf , and he could assure him that the pleasure he experienced in

accepting the very handsome testimonial was considerably enhanced by the fact that he received it at his hands . He could net pretend to any surprise at what had just taken p lace , having known for some time past of their generous intentions towards him . But that knowlege did not lessen his gratitude to them nor diminish his astonishment at the magnitude of their liberality . He had often been present

when testimonials had been presented to other people , and he had read in the newspapers of many more , and when the individual to whom the testimonial had been given had said ( and they always did say so ) that he felt unworthy of the compliment paid to him , the honour conferred upon him ur the generosity shown him , he had always thought it was a kind of facon de parler , a sort of something to say , and

he never quite believed until that moment that the recipient real ' . y thought himself so undeserving as he described himself . He did now however believe that it was possible to use those expressions with sincerity , for never until then had he been in a position to realise what a man feels when he receives some great benefit which he never expected or even wished for . Had their gift been less substantial he

should have been equally grateful to them , but he might , nay , probably he would have thought it was , in some way , a return for the services he had been enabled to render to Freemasonry during the last thirty years ; but their munificence deprived him of all self-laudation , and in very truth made him feel that they had greatly over-estimated his services , which were miserably inadequate

to so splendid a recognition . At the same time he believed that they did not wish him to look upon that noble gift as a recompense for work done , but rather as a token of their goodwill towards him . ( Applause . ) If it were in any sense a recompense , then he could have received it only with humiliation , for the reward would have far exceeded his deserts ; but if it were a token

of regard , then he accepted it with pride and satisfaction , and should always consider it a measure of their fraternal affection towards him—most bountiful ! ( Applause . ) He had intended to have addressed them at greater length , but found he could not do so then . There were times when their feelings overmastered them ; when a stronger will than their own took possession of them , compelling them to do

those things they would not , and preventing them doing what tliey would . For instance , there were touching passages in books so full of pathos , that as they read them their tears fell upon the page ere they had power to control them ; there were strains of music so sad , sweet , and solemn that when they heard them in moments either of great sorrow or great happiness , they awakened responsive

echoes in their own breasts , and whether they would or no , caused their hearts to throb with emotions they could scarce restrain ; there were stirring and striking incidents in life which , when they occurred , in an instant kindled them with enthusiasm , roused their whole being into an ecstasy of unspeakable joy , or lashed their souls into a paroxysm of passionate rage and resentment ; and there were

unexpected acts of great kindness , so spontaneous in their origin and so generous and beneficent in their operation , that when theyhappened to themselves they were completely overwhelmed , and could only falter their thanks with hesitating words and quivering lips . It was so with him then ; their great generosity unmanned him , and he felt that , were he to say more about it , he should break down and play the

woman . He would , therefore , in the simplest words , but with the utmost sincerity , thank them for their " presents . The cup was ' a facsimile in size , shape , and substance of one given to his grandfather by the Masons of Sussex 77 years ago . It also bore the same inscription . It was a fancy of his that it should be so . It was his earliest desire when he entered Freemasonry — and he said so

when he was installed for the first time W . M . of the Royal Clarence Lodge in 1 S 59—to follow in the same footsteps as these of his own family who had preceded him in the Craf : ; to reach the same eminence they attained , and to keep alive the name and reputation of Scott in the Province of Sussex . The cup assured him that his desire had been accomplished , and as it stood as a companion to

that other cup on his sideboard , it would tell all those who saw it that the Freemasons of 1 SS 3 held him in the same regard as the Freemasons of 1 S 06 held his grandfather . That might be all sentiment—be it so ; he nevertheless thanked them for giving him the opportunity of indulging in it , for it made him glad . The beautifully illustrated record of the event he should always cherish . It was , in

itself , an admirable work of art , and as he looked down the long lis ' : of names he should be reminded how many good brethren he could call his friends . There were many names of brethren absent which he would gladly have seen there , but he had the satisfaction of knowing , although the recollection was a sad one , that their names did not appear , not because of any pique or resentment against him , but

because they were no longer living to record them . He could mention more than 20 dear and intimate brethren who would have rejoiced in that day ' s proceedings , and whose names he believed would have been written in that book , who during the past very few years , have been summoned from their abode on earth to the Grand Lodge above . Then with regard to the money — the

dross , the filthy lucre—well , he would not affect to despise it . Ke would not turn away his face from it in disgust while gladly transferring the goodly cheque to his pocket , but would frankly admit that it was very acceptable to him , more particularly as he had not inherited that comfortable fortune which rumour had lately credited him with . He would not indulge in lavish promises of what he would henceforth do

in return for all their kindness . It was said " Give a man a testimonial and you spoil him ; you will never get any more good work out of him . " He trusted that would not be the case with him ; on the contrary , he hoped to come amongst them as long as he lived , and when they reall y required his advice or assistance both would be at then the record

service . Once more , for the cup , , and the cheque , but , above all , for the kindly and fraternal feeling which had induced them to confer those benefits upon him , he thanked them with all his heart . ( Loud and prolonged applause ) . ,,,-,.., Bro . LAVKKS proposed " The Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . J . M . KlDi ) , Prov . G . S . W ., heartily thanked thc brethren for the cordial reception they had given to the

Testimonial To Bro. John H. Scott, P.G.D., Deputy Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.

toast . He was , however , compelled to allude to the event of thc afternoon , and shared with Bro . Scott the regret that among other departed brethren their late Bro . G . Smith was not present to participate in the happy gathering . As a Prov . Grand Officer he had experienced great pleasure in working for his dear old friend , Bro . Scott . Bro . V . P . FREEMAN , in a humorous speech , also acknowledged the toast .

Bro . J . DIXON proposed "The Committee , " to which Bros . F . W . GRUGGEN , W . M . 3 S , and A . KING , W . M . 271 , responded , Bro . Sir W . W . BuRRELL , in proposing "The Health of the Secretary , Bro . S . H . Gibson , " said that the sincere thanks of the Freemasons of Sussex were due to him for the very able and truly Masonic manner in which he had carried outthedutieswhichhaddevolvedupon him . Hehadkeptthe

expenses connected with the testimonial very low , whilst the amount realised was unprecedented , and they all owed him a debt of deep gratitude . Bro . GIBSON , P . M . 311 , W . M . 1636 , responding to the toast in a neat and well-appointed speech said that he most sincerely thanked the Prov . Grand Master for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health , and also the brethren for the very

enthusiastic way in which they had responded to it . His feelings were mingled with regret as well as joy , for at the outset he had hoped to raise a sum which would be represented by four figures ; but taking into consideration the numerous calls which were made upon the brethren , the sum raised was sufficient to produce a feeling of joy . He did not think that he was entitled to their thanks , for he had only done his duty as became a Freemason . He felt

amply repaid for his exertions ; in the first place , by serving a brother who was entitled to their greatest admiration and esteem ; secondly , b y his efforts beingcrowned with success ; and , thirdly , by having given satisfaction to all connected therewith . Every lodge in the province subscribed to the testimonial , with the exception of the Stanford , but as that lodge had onl y recently been started , their assistance was not solicited , ltwould , however , be gratifying to the brethren

to hear that the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . V . F . Benett-Stanford , had subscribed liberally to the lodge . The business of the afternoon was almost strictly confined to the toast list , the only musical selections given being the solos to the National Anthem and " God bless the Prince of Wales , " sung by Bro . S . H . Soper , and a pianoforte solo by Bro . Kuhe . The proceedings of the meeting were of a thoroughly hearty and interesting character .

Presentation To A Northampton Brother.

PRESENTATION TO A NORTHAMPTON BROTHER .

On Thursday evening , the 31 st ult ., a banquet was held at the Masonic Hall , Abington-street , Northampton , the occasion being the presentation to Bro . M . A . Boeme , Esq ., P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , and P . P . G . Treas . Norths , and Hunts ., & c , of a testimonial , on his leaving Northampton to reside at Worthing . There was an unusually large

muster of brethren from the local lodges , and lodges from the more distant parts of the province were also represented . Thc Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Butler Wilkins , Esq ., presided . Bros . J . Kellett , P . Z ., P . M . ; and Geo . Cotton , P . M ., P . Z . ; occupied the vice-chairs . Bro . Geo . Ellard , P . M ., P . G . D . C , officiated as Director of Ceremonies . " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales and the other Officers of Grand Lodge , " having been duly

honoured , Bro . T . WETHERELL in an appropriate speech gave "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Dukeof Manchester ; the Deputy Prov . G . M ., | Bro . Butler Wilkins ; and the Provincial Grand Officers present and past , " to which Bro . J . U . STANTON , P . G . Treas ., suitably responded , remarking that the brethren would be pleased to hear that the Duke of Manchester had arranged to be present at the next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge at Peterborough .

The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then proceeded to the special business of the evening , the presentation of the testimonial to Bro . Boeme . In graceful and felicitous terms , he referred to the valuable work Bro . Boeme had done for Masonry in Northampton for many years , and said there were few men who had separated from the scene of their labours after somany years of toil , who had left behind them so many friends or fewer enemies than their

distinguished friend and brother whom they had that night met to honour . ( Applause . ) The precepts of Masonry had been practised by him in his life , and had won for him not only the affectionate goodwill of all with whom he had been brought in contact , but the honour and respect of those who had worked with him in Masonry , and although in the last few years he had not taken the active part he had formerly done , his example had great influence in the

workingand harmony of the lodge , being rather felt than seen . ( Applause . ) The testimonial took a two-fold formduplicate portraits in oils . The one was to remind their brother of very many happy meetings in Norths , and Hunts ., also to remind him and his family of the high esteem in which he was held by his brethren in Masonry . The other , suspended in their own hall , would remind them that , though he was absent in the body , his example was

before them to inspire them in the cause ot Masonry , and to influence them in years to come in all their work . On behalf of the brethren , he asked Bro . Boeme ; to accept the portrait with the fervent prayer that he might enjoy many years of health and happiness in his retirement from business life . ( Applause . ) The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . The portrait , which has been painted in duplicate , is an

excellent likeness . Bro . Everest , of Worthing , is thc artist . Each picture has a rich massive gold frame , and have suitable inscriptions . Bro . BOEME in responding said it was a moment of great gratification to him . He did not know that he deserved their kindness . It was 24 years last December that he received from his brethren a presentation of plate in acknowledgment of the services they were good enough to consider he had rendered Masonry . That presentation was made

by the late Bro . Wm . Roberts , the Mayorof the town . He should greatly appreciate the portrait they had so kindl y presented to him , and he thanked them on behalf of his family as well as for himself . Having given a brief retrospect of the past history of Masonry in Northampton , he expressed his pride and p leasure that the local lodges had arrived at a position inferior to none in thc kingdom . ( Applause . ) Bro . J . T . GREEN , in a practical speech , gave "The Masonic Charitable Institutions , " to which Bro . W .

Presentation To A Northampton Brother.

KINGSTON eloquently responded , givinga most interesting description of his visits to and experience of the various establishments and strongly urging the brethren present to assist these Institutions as far as their means allowed . Bro . the Rev . S . J . W . SANDERS , with his usual humour , proposed "The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . J STRINGER , 1418 , replied . The concluding toast was humorousl y given by Bro . 1 HAVILAND , " The M . E . Z . and P . Zs . of the Chapterand

, the W . Ms , and P . Ms , of the various Lodges . " Comp . H . J . ATKINS , 360 ; Bros . F . J . ' AIRS , 3 C 0 ; and the Rev . S . W . WIGG , 19 U ; severally acknowledged thc toast . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by harmony contributed by Bros . Hart , Atkins , Gough , Timson , Butcher , Emery , and N . T . Hewens , Bros . Brook , Sampson , and R . Croft accompanying . The room was beautifully decorated under the superintendence of Bros . H . J . Atkins and T . Emery .

West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.

WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .

THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF BENEFITS . A most influential and numerous gatheringof the General Committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution was held on Friday , the 1 st inst ., at the Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , under the presidency of Bro . Thos .

Whitehead , W . M . 241 . Applications for education and advancement in life on behalf of iS children of deceased and distressed Freemasons were considered by the Committee , and it was resolved that these cases should be recommended to the next Court of Governors for acceptance , the expenditure for which will be upwards of £ 100 annually . The following- report of the sub-committee aDnoinfpd tn

consider Bro . R . Brown ' s letter , suggesting an extension of the benefits of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , was read b y Bro . R . Martin , one of the Hon . Secretaries : " Having in accordance with vour instructions given the letter sent to you by Bro . Richard Brown , P . Prov . G . Treas ., suggesting the desirability of further extending the benefits of the institution , our best considerationwc

, beg to report that we think the time has arrived when the privileges and benefits of the institution can and should be extended . Among the various means by which the institution can become more useful , we consider the following scheme will meet with yourand the Governors' approval , viz ., that children who have lost both parents be elected on the foundation and sent to approved schools , where they will be

educated , clothed , and maintained , such children to have the qualifications now required for admission into the London Masonic Institutions , the annual outlay on behalf of the children so to be elected not to exceed £ 400 per annum , except purchase nominations , & c , obtained for them for admission into a public school ; in such cases the amount of the purchase money to be distributed pro rata

over a given number of years . We also suggest that , should the invested capital of the Institution inconsequence of this increased outlay at any time get below £ 13 , 000 , elections for increased benefits should for the time be deferred until increased funds become at your disposal ; but from our knowledge of the brethren , and the firm hold the West Lancashire Educational Institution has upon

their sympathies , we believe that with increased outlay increased means will come . In conclusion , we think the thanks of the brethren are due to Bro . R . Brown for the continued interest he takes in the prosperity and work of our noble Institutions , indicated by the very able letter wc have been called upon to consider . Trusting you will approve our recommendations , and take the requisite steps

for obtaining the Governors' consent to them , 1 am , yours fraternally , ( signed ) " R . ROBINSON , Chairman . " On the motion of Bro . ROBINSON , P . P . G . R ., seconded by Bro . J . B . MACKENZIE , P . M . 1609 , the report was unanimously adopted , and it was further resolved to have it printed and circulated amongst the brethren . Bro . R . BROWN in acknowledging a vote of thanks for

his letter expressed a hope that the increased liberality of the brethren would enable the Committee to carry out thc scheme , and spoke in hi gh terms of the manner in which the London Masonic Charities were conducted , giving them a strong claim upon the active support of Masons in the provinces of West Lancashire . Votes of thanks to the Sub-Committee and to thc Chairman of the meeting brought the proceedings to a close .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , V . P ., presided on Saturday at the General Committee , at which there were also present : Bros . John L . Mather , C . F . Matier , E . B . Harding , Alfred Williams , Donald M . Dewar , C . H . Webb , Dr . R . Morris , A . F . Godson , Charles Belton , Thomas CubittFrederick Adlard

, , W . Maple , Dr . F . W . Ramsay , M . D ., George Cooper , G . P . Gillard , Wm . Paas ) Wm . Mann , Raynham W . Stewart , Edgar Bowyer W . W . Morgan , Binckes , Secretary , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the General Committee of the 5 th of May were read and verified , and the minutes of the House Committee were read for information . After reference to

the death of Bro . Wordsworth , Bro . BINCKES said thc next matter was thc election of the House and Audit Committees , and as the name of one nominated brother had been withdrawn the list of nominees now stood at the exact number for election , whereupon the Chairman declared thc following brethren duly elected : House Committee : Bros . Edgar Bowyer , V . P . ; A . F . Godson . V . P .. Henrv W .

Hunt , V . P . ; J . L . Mather , V . P . ; James Moon , V . P . J . Joyce Murray , V . P . ; Wm . Paas , V . P . ; F . VV . Ramsay , M . D . ; W . Roebuck , V . P . ; Dudley Rolls , V . P . ; Chas . Sanders , M . D . ; and Raynham W . Stewart , V . P . Audit Committee : Bros . Thos . Cubitt , V . P . ; H . S . Goodall , C F . Hogard , W . Maple , C . F . Matier , W . Mann , V . Pat ., Charles E . Soppet , and Henry Venn .

Four petitions were considered , one of which was conditionally , and the remainder unconditionally , accepted . An outfit of £ 5 was granted in favour of a late pupil of the Institution . Bro . BINCKKS reported that , acting on the qualified sanction that had been given him , a further sum of £ 1000 had been invested on behalf of the Building Fund , which now stood at £ 6000 . Thc proceedings then terminated .