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Consecration Of The Montague " Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
CONSECRATION OF THE MONTAGUE " GUEST LODGE , No . 1900 .
The consecration of a new lodge within the metropolitan area is now a somewhat rare event , so that when it does occur thc Craft may be assured that its promoters have been able to furnish the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge authorities with good and sufficient evidence for its " * raison d ' etre . " The name adopted , that of the Provincial Grand Master for Dorsetshire ,
is not only well chosen as far as the Craft generally is concerned , but has a peculiar significance in this case . Bro . the R . W . Montague Guest is , it need hardly be said , very popular in his province , and , wc believe , it was mainly the desire to do honour to so excellent a Mason that the idea occurred to a few Dorset brethren resident in London lo establish a lodge to bear his name . The consent of Bro . Guest was readily obtained , and he
evinced a further interest in the matter by accepting also the office of Treasurer of the new lodge . The consecration ceremony on Wednesday was very ably performed by the Grand Secretary , M . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , assisted by V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., as consecrating Chap . ; W . Bros . Capt . N . Philips , P . G . D . as S . W . ; J . M . P . Montagu , P . G . D .,
as J . W . ; and Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., D . of C . ; and there were present Lieut .-Col . H . Somerville Burney , P . G . D . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ; George Burt , P . A . G . D . of C , P . G . S . W . Dorset ; H . C . Levander , G . J . D . ; J . W . Luff , P . P . G . S . of Works Dorset ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; H . A . Dubois , 142 , P . P . G . W . Middlesex . ; George Kenning , W . M . 1657 , P . P . G . D . Middlesex ; W . F . Cantrell , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; R .
Roberts , P . M . 742 , 209 , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; G . Iv . Crickmay , P . S . G . W . Dorset ; A . H . Tattershall , P . AI . 1402 ; H . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; W . F . Larkin , 209 ; G . J . Potts , 209 ; F . Hunt , 188 ; A . E . Gladwell , 172 ; Albert Fish , 1366 ; T . F . Wuest , P . M . 753 ; E . C . Davies , 1366 ; John Hodges , 1706 ; A . Hubbard , 813 ; Fred Green , 168 7 ; John H . Sjms , 1608 ; H . W . Ruff , 95 ; B . H . Malton , P . M .
1563 ; R . N . Howard , P . G . Sec . Dorsetshire ; W . D . Slyman , E . Duret , E . Blow , 1563 ; F . V . Green , 16 S 7 ; Chas . Dairy , 141 ; George Read , P . M . 511 , 1767 ; H . Slyman , 753 ; John J . Lane , 1 S 72 ; Louis Beck , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; W . W . Morgan , John Lee , 511 ; D . D . Henderson , 1366 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 209 ; W . Wolfsky , P . M . 16215 and W . Lake , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Corn . vall ( Freemason ) .
The oration , by the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , was impressive and eloquent , and was listened to with the deepest attention by the brethren . The musical portions were well rendered by Bro . Seymour Smith , assisted by Bros . Hodges , Carter , and Hubbard . Atthe close of the consecration ceremony , Bro . XV . H . Dean was duly
installed as first Master , and proceeded to appoint and invest his oflicers as follows : Bros . G . P . Festa , S . W . ; F . R . W . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I . G ., ] . W . ; R . W . Bro . Montague J . Guest , M . P ., P . G . D ., P . G . M . Dorset , Treas . ; J- D . Collier , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Capon , S . D . ; H . Slyman , J . D . ; and VV . H . Gardener , I . G .
The W . M . then proposed that Bros . Col . Clerke , Rev . C . W . Arnold , J . H . Montague , Frank Richardson , and R . N . Howard be elected honorary members . This was carried with acclamation . Col . CLERKE , on behalf of himself and the other brethren , thanked them for the honour that had been conferred in electing them honorary members of the Montague Guest Lodge . They [ were each pleased at giving their services . They wished every success to the lodge , and hoped to meet the brethren again on many future occasions .
Several candidates for initiation , and joining members were then proposed . Votes of thanks were then passed , with thc unanimous approval of the brethren , and recorded to Col . Clerke and the other brethren who had assisted at the ceremony .
Bro . FESTA then rose , and addressing the W . M ., said that he had much pleasure in presenting , in the name of a lady not unknown to them , a banner for the lodge . He begged the brethren to accept it , and also to accept from Madame Festa " her good wishes for the prosperity of the lodge . Bro . DEAN , in reply , said that he had much pleasure in accepting the banner on behalf of the lodge , and would propose that their best thanks be given to Madame Festa for her exceeding kindness in making the lodge this handsome present .
Apologies and regrets for their inability to be present were then read from Bros , thc Hon . R . H . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand ; Gen . Clerk , G . D . ; Gen . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; T . Fenn , P . G . D . ; Al . J . Mclntyre , O . C ., M . P ., G . Reg . ; Sir John B . Monckton , Pros . Board of General Purposes ; Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; and others .
Afterwards the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably put on by Bro . Gosden , thc courteous manager of the Inns of Court Hotel . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , " having been proposed in suitable terms , and most loyally received , The W . M . then proposed that of " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of
Carnarvon , and the other Grand Officers , " remarking that it would be superfluous on his part to offer any particular remarks on their merits . They had present a great array of Grand Officers , and hc associated thc toast with the name of Bro . H . C . Levander , G . D . Bro . LEVANDER said that he did not expect lo have lo respond for the Grand Officers , and did not know on what principle he had been selected ,
except that hc was the junior officer present . In the name of the Grand Officers he thanked them sincerely for the honour they had done them . They would readil y understand that nothing pleased them better than to find a new lod ge consecrated under such favourable auspices as the Montague Guest Lodge . Starting as it did with such oflicers , its success was assured . They were then in thc 19 th century , but this lodge had beaten them , and he had no doubt it would maintain its advanced position .
The W . M . next proposed "The Health of thc Consecrating Officers , Bro . Col . Clerke and those Brethren who had assisted him . " ^ They would a 'l agree with him as to the very able manner in which Bro . Col . Clerke had Performed his duties ; and he had to thank him personally for his uniform kindness in giving him all necessary information respecting thc formation of the lodge . He had always been accessible and ready to explain everything needful .
Consecration Of The Montague " Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Col . CLERKE in reply said there was really such a thing as killing one with kindness , and that was the third time he had had to respond He regretted that their most eloquent brother was not present to respond , but he had to leave by an early train . They had all been much gratified and impressed by the excellent oration their Rev . brother had delivered that day . The brethren would believe him when he said that it was with real pleasure they came there to consecrate that lodge . He had taken great interest
in it from its being strongly recommended to him by Bro . Montague Guest . The officers filled their parts well , and his brother on the right ( BVo . Frank Richardson ) , had performed the duties of D . C . very efficiently . He would ask them then to join him in drinking " The Health ofthe W . M ., Bro . Dean . " Bro . Dean was a Mason of much experience ; hc had alread y filled the chair of his lodge , and he felt confident he would perform his duties in this lodge with credit . He wished him health ancl happiness during his year of office .
Bro . DEAN in reply thanked the Grand Secretary for the way in which he had spoken of his humble endeavours . He felt that the position was a responsible one , and he would in ever } ' way try to carry out the duties in a manner thai would be acceptable to the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " They had a
goodly number present . Unfortunately , two orthreeof his Dorset brethren had to leave to get home that night . The names of those present were rather too numerous to mention , but they were all most welcome , and he had much pleasure in coupling this toast with the name of Bro . George Burt , P . A . G . D . of C , P . G . S . W . Dorset .
Bro . BURT responded on behalf of the numerous company of visitors . He said he felt sure he expressed the feeling of every visitor present in thanking the W . M . and the brethren for their receptien . As a Dorsetshire man he congratulated Bro . Dean on the proud position he then occupied . He had been already the Master of his mother lodge , and he had the
privilege of being present when he vacated the chair , and installed his successor , which ceremony he performed in a very able manner . One face they missed that evening , whose genial presence would have given pleasure to all present . He need hardly say that he referred to Bro . Montague Guest , but he was unfortunately abroad , but they might be assured that if it had been possible he would have been present .
Bro . LUFF also replied , also regretting that Bro . Guest was not present . He was a great Mason , a great man , and had a heart equally great . He came of a good Masonic stock , his father and brothers having occupied exalted positions in their provinces . The next toast was that of " The Officers . " The VV . M . said he was very pleased to have such a set of officers and founders . In the S . W ., Bro . Festa ,
they had a zealous and good Mason . He could say the same of the J . W . ; in fact , it was difficult to say which was the best of the two . The Treasurer , they all regretted , was not present . They had an able and efficient Secretary in Bro . Collier , whom he had the pleasure of seeing initiated . All thc other officers were equally efficient , and altogether were such as any W . M . might be proud of .
Bro . TESTA , S . W ., thanked thc W . M . 111 the name of his brother officers for appointing them to their respective offices . One and all felt grateful for it . lt would be superfluous for him to say that they would serve him faithfully in their several offices , and in order that they might do honour to the lodge that bore the name of their patron and Bro . Montague Guest .
The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Charities , " remarking that it always deserved their attention ; for in all their Masonic work if they did not contribute to the Charities they would be very small Masons indeed . He hoped next year to go up for the Girls' School , and that the Montague Guest Lodge would be in a position to help him . He would call on the J AV ., Bro . Hedges , Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to respond .
Bro . HEDGES , in reply , pointed out the appropriateness of the toast at all times to be received by Masons , and more so at the consecration of a new lodge . They were taught to bring up a child in the way it should go , and this was a step in the right direction . He thanked them with great pleasure for the cordial and hearty response this toast had met with ; and pointed out that Masonry had something to be proud of in the Charities , as in the
three : Institutions there were 800 recipients of their bounty , and that the Craft meant to maintain the proud position they held was proved by the result of the recent festivals , when the total of the announcements that were made was close upon £ 40 , 000 . He was pleased to learn that the Montague Guest Lodge intended to follow the good example set by the W . M ., who had given his name as Steward for the next festival of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , on behalf of which Institution hc thanked him . At that late hour of the evening , and in the presence of so many who had done such suit and service for the Charities , he should net be justified in detaining them any longer , and concluded by thanking them on behalf of the Masonic Charities in general , and the Girls' School in particular . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart , P . G . D ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . F . Matier , A . M . Broadley , George J . Row , William Roebuck , George Cooper , Rev . Richard Morris , D . D ., J . H . Southwood , Edward Baxter , F . Adlard , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) .
Bro . BINCKES , at the opening of the business , informed the brethren , with great regret , that Bro . W . F . C . Moutrie , a member of the Committee , died that evening .
On the recommendation of the House Committee , the salary of Mr . Hopkins ( Organist at the School ) was increased £ 10 a year . There were eight petitions to place boys on the list for election in October , but of these only four complied with the conditions , and consequently these alone were placed on the list . Outfits were granted to two former pupils of the Institution .
The list for next election was then settled , as follows * . forty-eight candidates standing over from April election ; twelve since placed on the list ; four more this day ; or , altogether , sixty-four candidates . For these there will be twelve Vacancies . Bro . BINCKES announced that the result of the festival held at Brighton on Wednesday was a total of £ 11 , 583 , with fourteen lists to come in . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .
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Consecration Of The Montague " Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
CONSECRATION OF THE MONTAGUE " GUEST LODGE , No . 1900 .
The consecration of a new lodge within the metropolitan area is now a somewhat rare event , so that when it does occur thc Craft may be assured that its promoters have been able to furnish the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge authorities with good and sufficient evidence for its " * raison d ' etre . " The name adopted , that of the Provincial Grand Master for Dorsetshire ,
is not only well chosen as far as the Craft generally is concerned , but has a peculiar significance in this case . Bro . the R . W . Montague Guest is , it need hardly be said , very popular in his province , and , wc believe , it was mainly the desire to do honour to so excellent a Mason that the idea occurred to a few Dorset brethren resident in London lo establish a lodge to bear his name . The consent of Bro . Guest was readily obtained , and he
evinced a further interest in the matter by accepting also the office of Treasurer of the new lodge . The consecration ceremony on Wednesday was very ably performed by the Grand Secretary , M . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , assisted by V . W . Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., as consecrating Chap . ; W . Bros . Capt . N . Philips , P . G . D . as S . W . ; J . M . P . Montagu , P . G . D .,
as J . W . ; and Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., D . of C . ; and there were present Lieut .-Col . H . Somerville Burney , P . G . D . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ; George Burt , P . A . G . D . of C , P . G . S . W . Dorset ; H . C . Levander , G . J . D . ; J . W . Luff , P . P . G . S . of Works Dorset ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; H . A . Dubois , 142 , P . P . G . W . Middlesex . ; George Kenning , W . M . 1657 , P . P . G . D . Middlesex ; W . F . Cantrell , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; R .
Roberts , P . M . 742 , 209 , P . P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; G . Iv . Crickmay , P . S . G . W . Dorset ; A . H . Tattershall , P . AI . 1402 ; H . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; W . F . Larkin , 209 ; G . J . Potts , 209 ; F . Hunt , 188 ; A . E . Gladwell , 172 ; Albert Fish , 1366 ; T . F . Wuest , P . M . 753 ; E . C . Davies , 1366 ; John Hodges , 1706 ; A . Hubbard , 813 ; Fred Green , 168 7 ; John H . Sjms , 1608 ; H . W . Ruff , 95 ; B . H . Malton , P . M .
1563 ; R . N . Howard , P . G . Sec . Dorsetshire ; W . D . Slyman , E . Duret , E . Blow , 1563 ; F . V . Green , 16 S 7 ; Chas . Dairy , 141 ; George Read , P . M . 511 , 1767 ; H . Slyman , 753 ; John J . Lane , 1 S 72 ; Louis Beck , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; W . W . Morgan , John Lee , 511 ; D . D . Henderson , 1366 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 209 ; W . Wolfsky , P . M . 16215 and W . Lake , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Corn . vall ( Freemason ) .
The oration , by the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , was impressive and eloquent , and was listened to with the deepest attention by the brethren . The musical portions were well rendered by Bro . Seymour Smith , assisted by Bros . Hodges , Carter , and Hubbard . Atthe close of the consecration ceremony , Bro . XV . H . Dean was duly
installed as first Master , and proceeded to appoint and invest his oflicers as follows : Bros . G . P . Festa , S . W . ; F . R . W . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I . G ., ] . W . ; R . W . Bro . Montague J . Guest , M . P ., P . G . D ., P . G . M . Dorset , Treas . ; J- D . Collier , P . M ., Sec ; H . J . Capon , S . D . ; H . Slyman , J . D . ; and VV . H . Gardener , I . G .
The W . M . then proposed that Bros . Col . Clerke , Rev . C . W . Arnold , J . H . Montague , Frank Richardson , and R . N . Howard be elected honorary members . This was carried with acclamation . Col . CLERKE , on behalf of himself and the other brethren , thanked them for the honour that had been conferred in electing them honorary members of the Montague Guest Lodge . They [ were each pleased at giving their services . They wished every success to the lodge , and hoped to meet the brethren again on many future occasions .
Several candidates for initiation , and joining members were then proposed . Votes of thanks were then passed , with thc unanimous approval of the brethren , and recorded to Col . Clerke and the other brethren who had assisted at the ceremony .
Bro . FESTA then rose , and addressing the W . M ., said that he had much pleasure in presenting , in the name of a lady not unknown to them , a banner for the lodge . He begged the brethren to accept it , and also to accept from Madame Festa " her good wishes for the prosperity of the lodge . Bro . DEAN , in reply , said that he had much pleasure in accepting the banner on behalf of the lodge , and would propose that their best thanks be given to Madame Festa for her exceeding kindness in making the lodge this handsome present .
Apologies and regrets for their inability to be present were then read from Bros , thc Hon . R . H . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand ; Gen . Clerk , G . D . ; Gen . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; T . Fenn , P . G . D . ; Al . J . Mclntyre , O . C ., M . P ., G . Reg . ; Sir John B . Monckton , Pros . Board of General Purposes ; Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; and others .
Afterwards the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably put on by Bro . Gosden , thc courteous manager of the Inns of Court Hotel . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , " having been proposed in suitable terms , and most loyally received , The W . M . then proposed that of " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of
Carnarvon , and the other Grand Officers , " remarking that it would be superfluous on his part to offer any particular remarks on their merits . They had present a great array of Grand Officers , and hc associated thc toast with the name of Bro . H . C . Levander , G . D . Bro . LEVANDER said that he did not expect lo have lo respond for the Grand Officers , and did not know on what principle he had been selected ,
except that hc was the junior officer present . In the name of the Grand Officers he thanked them sincerely for the honour they had done them . They would readil y understand that nothing pleased them better than to find a new lod ge consecrated under such favourable auspices as the Montague Guest Lodge . Starting as it did with such oflicers , its success was assured . They were then in thc 19 th century , but this lodge had beaten them , and he had no doubt it would maintain its advanced position .
The W . M . next proposed "The Health of thc Consecrating Officers , Bro . Col . Clerke and those Brethren who had assisted him . " ^ They would a 'l agree with him as to the very able manner in which Bro . Col . Clerke had Performed his duties ; and he had to thank him personally for his uniform kindness in giving him all necessary information respecting thc formation of the lodge . He had always been accessible and ready to explain everything needful .
Consecration Of The Montague " Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Col . CLERKE in reply said there was really such a thing as killing one with kindness , and that was the third time he had had to respond He regretted that their most eloquent brother was not present to respond , but he had to leave by an early train . They had all been much gratified and impressed by the excellent oration their Rev . brother had delivered that day . The brethren would believe him when he said that it was with real pleasure they came there to consecrate that lodge . He had taken great interest
in it from its being strongly recommended to him by Bro . Montague Guest . The officers filled their parts well , and his brother on the right ( BVo . Frank Richardson ) , had performed the duties of D . C . very efficiently . He would ask them then to join him in drinking " The Health ofthe W . M ., Bro . Dean . " Bro . Dean was a Mason of much experience ; hc had alread y filled the chair of his lodge , and he felt confident he would perform his duties in this lodge with credit . He wished him health ancl happiness during his year of office .
Bro . DEAN in reply thanked the Grand Secretary for the way in which he had spoken of his humble endeavours . He felt that the position was a responsible one , and he would in ever } ' way try to carry out the duties in a manner thai would be acceptable to the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " They had a
goodly number present . Unfortunately , two orthreeof his Dorset brethren had to leave to get home that night . The names of those present were rather too numerous to mention , but they were all most welcome , and he had much pleasure in coupling this toast with the name of Bro . George Burt , P . A . G . D . of C , P . G . S . W . Dorset .
Bro . BURT responded on behalf of the numerous company of visitors . He said he felt sure he expressed the feeling of every visitor present in thanking the W . M . and the brethren for their receptien . As a Dorsetshire man he congratulated Bro . Dean on the proud position he then occupied . He had been already the Master of his mother lodge , and he had the
privilege of being present when he vacated the chair , and installed his successor , which ceremony he performed in a very able manner . One face they missed that evening , whose genial presence would have given pleasure to all present . He need hardly say that he referred to Bro . Montague Guest , but he was unfortunately abroad , but they might be assured that if it had been possible he would have been present .
Bro . LUFF also replied , also regretting that Bro . Guest was not present . He was a great Mason , a great man , and had a heart equally great . He came of a good Masonic stock , his father and brothers having occupied exalted positions in their provinces . The next toast was that of " The Officers . " The VV . M . said he was very pleased to have such a set of officers and founders . In the S . W ., Bro . Festa ,
they had a zealous and good Mason . He could say the same of the J . W . ; in fact , it was difficult to say which was the best of the two . The Treasurer , they all regretted , was not present . They had an able and efficient Secretary in Bro . Collier , whom he had the pleasure of seeing initiated . All thc other officers were equally efficient , and altogether were such as any W . M . might be proud of .
Bro . TESTA , S . W ., thanked thc W . M . 111 the name of his brother officers for appointing them to their respective offices . One and all felt grateful for it . lt would be superfluous for him to say that they would serve him faithfully in their several offices , and in order that they might do honour to the lodge that bore the name of their patron and Bro . Montague Guest .
The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Charities , " remarking that it always deserved their attention ; for in all their Masonic work if they did not contribute to the Charities they would be very small Masons indeed . He hoped next year to go up for the Girls' School , and that the Montague Guest Lodge would be in a position to help him . He would call on the J AV ., Bro . Hedges , Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to respond .
Bro . HEDGES , in reply , pointed out the appropriateness of the toast at all times to be received by Masons , and more so at the consecration of a new lodge . They were taught to bring up a child in the way it should go , and this was a step in the right direction . He thanked them with great pleasure for the cordial and hearty response this toast had met with ; and pointed out that Masonry had something to be proud of in the Charities , as in the
three : Institutions there were 800 recipients of their bounty , and that the Craft meant to maintain the proud position they held was proved by the result of the recent festivals , when the total of the announcements that were made was close upon £ 40 , 000 . He was pleased to learn that the Montague Guest Lodge intended to follow the good example set by the W . M ., who had given his name as Steward for the next festival of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Girls , on behalf of which Institution hc thanked him . At that late hour of the evening , and in the presence of so many who had done such suit and service for the Charities , he should net be justified in detaining them any longer , and concluded by thanking them on behalf of the Masonic Charities in general , and the Girls' School in particular . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Raynham VV . Stewart , P . G . D ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . C . F . Matier , A . M . Broadley , George J . Row , William Roebuck , George Cooper , Rev . Richard Morris , D . D ., J . H . Southwood , Edward Baxter , F . Adlard , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) .
Bro . BINCKES , at the opening of the business , informed the brethren , with great regret , that Bro . W . F . C . Moutrie , a member of the Committee , died that evening .
On the recommendation of the House Committee , the salary of Mr . Hopkins ( Organist at the School ) was increased £ 10 a year . There were eight petitions to place boys on the list for election in October , but of these only four complied with the conditions , and consequently these alone were placed on the list . Outfits were granted to two former pupils of the Institution .
The list for next election was then settled , as follows * . forty-eight candidates standing over from April election ; twelve since placed on the list ; four more this day ; or , altogether , sixty-four candidates . For these there will be twelve Vacancies . Bro . BINCKES announced that the result of the festival held at Brighton on Wednesday was a total of £ 11 , 583 , with fourteen lists to come in . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .