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jewels , and clothing required by the officers of o ur new lodge . My attention has been directed to a society formed in London , Canada , called "The London Masonic Mutual Benefit Association , " the object of which is to secure to its members , being

affiliated Masons , a sum of money to be paid in the case of accident , or to the widows and orphans in case of death . The association has been largely patronized by the fraternity , and thus has proved a blessing to the wives and orphans of our deceased brethren , who would otherwise

have been compelled to seek aid from other sources . It has been suggested that associations of this kind should be placed , income way , under the special patronage and control of the Grand Lodge , and that a scheme should be devised by which similar associations might be formed ,

either in each Masonic district within our jurisdiction , or by grouping two or more districts together for this purpose . With such names as now appear on the list of Managing Directors of the . above-named association , no apprehension could be felt by its policy holders , either as to

its stability or safety , but as it is one of those undertakings in which Masonic faith and honour form its sole claim to support , and in which a failure to fulfil its pledges would seriousl y imperil the fair name of Masonry , I feel it my duty to bring the matter before you for your careful

consideration , and for such action as you in your wisdom may think desirable . It will be apparent to you that the successful establishment and faithful working of such associations would confer an immense boon upon our fraternity , and would materiall y reduce the

numerous applications now made upon our fund of benevolence ; for the payments required from the members of such institution are so small , that it is quite within the reach of every Mason to secure for his family a provision in case of death .

Having heard that similar societies were in existence in the United States , I applied for , and obtained through the kindness of its Secretary , a copy of the constitution , by-laws , reports , and forms of the " Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of

Indiana , which was organized in 1809 , and has since been incorporated under the laws of that State . These documents , with similar ones from the London Association , I have much pleasure in submitting for the consideration of the Grand Lodge .

: A report from the trustees of the Masonic Asylum Trust will be submitted for your consideration . This important subject was first officially brought forward in JS 6 9 , but up to this period no decided action has been taken in the matter , I venture to express a hope that during

the present session the subject will receive your careful consideration , and that you will tlecitle cither at once to give instructions for carrying out of the suggestions made by the trustees , as to the purchase of lands and the erection of a suitable building , or to abandon the scheme

altogether , for it does appear lo me that ( as expressed in the report ) the protracted delay in carrying out a benevolent project , almost invites reflections injurious to the Craft . When the scheme was first submitted , it was received with universal approbation , and a liberal support was

promised ; but it was subsequently argued by many of our leading Masons that the class of persons in the country requiring this kind of benevolence , were very dillerent from those for whom the great charities of England were established , and that but very few of them would be

found willing to accept a home which would separate thcni from their children and relatives . From my own personal knowledge I may say that there are many wdiose hearts are now gladdened by your bounty , that would rather relinquish it altogether than accept it upon the terms

suggested . Ihercarea few , however , who do not thus regard it , and as our country increases in population , so will these cases increase also . From our ample rtsoun-es a ce . innv . r . cement on a limited scale might now 1- iiat ; . ; - idled , the

land required for this | mposc may ' be obtained at a comparatively low j . iiee at pre'ient , and 1 am inclined lo believe Uiat the fund now at the disposal of the Trustees would be found amply sufficient to purchase the land , and to secure a home which , for some years to come at all

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events , would be large enough to meet the necessities of our present position . I leave the whole matter in your hands , firmly believing that you will take such action as will seem to you to be most wise and prudent . Appeals from poverty and distress have never been disregarded by this

Grand Lodge . The open hand , prompted by the generous heart , has ever been cheerfully extended to relieve the wants of our poor brethren , their widows or orphans , and the delay which has occured in the matter of the Masonic Asylum , has really arisen from the anxious

desire of the members of this Grand Lodge to ascertain the best way of directing the stream of their benevolence , so as to secure the greatest good to the greatest number . And I am proud to say that the Grand Lodge of Canada not only

appreciates but practices that beautiful sentiment of Gait , " that whenever we do an act or justice or kindness to another , it is the benevolence of Heaven directing us to achieve some good for ourselves . "

Brethren , having thus briefly and hurriedly referred to the various subjects and incidents of the past year , I will not further trespass upon your patience ; I shall leave this chair conscious of the fact that my efforts to promote the interests of Masonry generally , and of this Grand

Lodge in particular , have fallen far short of my aspirations ; but I shall also leave it with the gratifying thought , that while I myself entertain none but the warmest feeling of brotherly love to every Mason in Canada , I am proud to believe that I shall carry with me the good wishes and respect of the fraternity generally .

And now , brethren , 1 shall conclude , in the language of the great apostle : " Finally , brethren , farewell . Be perfect , be of good comfort , be of one mind , live in peace ; and the God of love and peace shall be with yon . " WM . M . WILSON- , Grand Master

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge, Middlesex And Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE , MIDDLESEX AND SURREY .

The second annual meeting of this Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , London , on Saturday , the 2 nd instant , and was attended by a large gathering of well-known and influential members

of the Mark Degree . The proceedings throughout were eminently gratifying to those who participated in them , and we congratulate the officers of the province on the considerable success which crowned their

endeavours . Prior to the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a Lodge of Instruction was opened for the purpose of working the ceremony of advancement . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . O . & c , officiated as W . M ., by whom , assisted by Bros . Matier , P . G . Warden ; A . Wolton , W . M . 104 : T . Pome ,

J . W . 22 ; and other brethren well skilled in the working of the degree , the ceremony was ably rehearsed . Bro . F . H . Cozens conducted the musical portion of the rehearsal . Punctually at the hour named the officers of the province entered the lodge-room , and were received by the brethren present in Masonic form .

In the unforseen and unavoidable absence of the R . W . Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . Col . Burdett , the V . W . Deputy Prov . G . Mastcr , Bro . Frederic Davison presided , and was supported by the V . W . Bros . Ch-irles Matier , P . G . J . W ., as G . S . W . ; the W . Bros .. Wm . Roebuck , G . J . W . ;

S . O . Bigs , G . Chaplain ; R . W . Edis , as D . G . M . ; James Stevens , P . G . O . . and Prov . Grand Secretary ; Geo . Neall , M . O . ; E . lgar Drewett , G . J . O . ; T . H . Parker , G . S . D .-, W . S . Webster , G . | . D . ; W . Carlton Hale , G . fr ' . B . ; W . Worrell , Grand Organist .

Amongst the numerous brethren present we observed , Bros . F .: ederit-. k Binckes , Grand Sec . ; A . G . Goodall , Grand Representative of the Degree to U . S . A ; Hyde Pullen , P . M . Albany , New York ; I . C Wilsden , Xew York : R .

Wentworth Little , P . M . 1 ; Clarence Ha-cotirf , P . M . 3 ; K . M . Ilaigh , i ; Thomas Poore , J . W . 22 ; D . M . Dewar , W . M . Kent ; H . Charrington , M . O . Percy Lodge ;; A . Walton , W . M . 104 ; F .

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H . Cozens , 104 ; J . W . O'Neill , 104 ; E . Mood }' , 104 ; W . G . Brighten , 144 ; 11 . H . Thrupp , 7 ; F . Wickens ; C . Parker Ward , 144 ; R . Wyatt , S . O . 3 ; C . 11 . Miles , S . D . 3 ; H . Wigginton , 104 ; Morton Edwards , S . O . 3 ; C . F . Sparks , 22 ; G . Musgrave , 22 ; H . D . Martin ,

22 ; H . C . Levander , 144 ; E . H . Thiellay ; S . Dairson , J . W . 1 ; & c , & c . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting , held at Richmond in August last , having been confirmed , the Roll of Lodges

was called over by the Provincial Grand Secretary , wdiose report was received with much satisfaction , the increase in the number of members during the past year being large . Sundry matters of routine business were disposed of , and a

decision as to the future subscriptions of private lodges was unanimously arrived at , and the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed and invested as follows , viz : — Frederic Davison D . Prov . G . M . Clarance Harcourt Prov . G . S . W .

Raymond H . Thrupp Prov . G . S . W . Charles Allen Prov . G . M . O . Arthur Wolton Prov . G . S . O . D . M . Dewar Prov . G . J . O . Rev . L . O . Bigs ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Chaplain . Rev . D . Shaboe Prov . G . Chaplain .

G . S . Smallpiece ( re-appntd . ) Prov . G . Treas . W . S . Webster Prov . G . Reg . James Stevens ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . W . G . Brighten Prov . G . S . D . H . Wigginton Prov . G . S . D . North Ritherfon Prov . G . S W .

T . Poore Prov . G . D . C . C . Parker Ward Prov . G . A . D . C . C . Terry Sparks Prov . G . Sword B . Edward Moody Prov . G . Stand . B . F . H . Cozens Prov . G . Organist . R . Wyatt Prov . G . I . G . C . R . Miles " 1

G . W . Very * > Prov . G . Stewards . J . W . O'Neill ) John Gilbert Prov . G . Tyler . No further business being before the meeting , Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was closed , and

the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the V . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Frederic Davison presided . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and excellent speeches in response to several of these were made by Bro . Maher , on behalf of Grand Mark

Lodge , Bro . Thrupp ( on behalf of n * jwl y appointed officers ) , Bros . Goodall and Wilsden , both of New York ( on behalf of the visitors ) , Bro . Stevens ( for Prov . Grand Treasurer and himself ) , anel Bro . Binckes ( on behalf of "The Mark Benevolent Fund " ) . In further response

to the last named toast , Bro . H . C . Levander announced his intention to represent the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge , as Steward at the ensuing Festival , to be held in connection , with that fund . The pleasure of the evening was further enhanced by the capital recitations of Bro . Moody

( "The Charge of the Six Hundred " ) , and Ilro . Stevens ( "Masons' Vows" ) , and the musical services of Bro . F . H . Cozens , the newl y appointed Provincial Grand Organist , and his professional friends , Bros . Musgrave and Martin . Altogether , whether in respect of business or refreshment , a more enjoyable afternoon we do

not seek to remember , and we desire to join with all those brethren who so cordially expressed their satisfaction to the Deputy Grand Master , and the Secretary of the province , in their hearty good wishes for the continued success of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge for Middlesex and Surrey .

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SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCKESS . —Lord Houghton will be the president of the Social Science Congress , . vhicli meets at Norwich 011 the first October .

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