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Royal Arch.
Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Comps . W . Lake , P . Z . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z ., Treasurer ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was ably presided over by the M . E . Z . A lew toasts were proposed , and duly honoured .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —The installation convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , H . ; J . Strugnell , J . ; J . Young , S . N . ; | . Lister , P . S . ; L . Lardner , ist Asst . Soj . ; E . M . Lott , " Mus . D ., P . G . O ., & c , Treas . ; T .
Simpson , N . Prower , M . A ., and others . Comp . T . O . Harding , M . A ., 15 S 9 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then installed Comp . H . J . Lardner as First Principal ; Comp . J . Strugnell , as Second Principal ; andComp . J . Young . as Third Principal . Theofficers invested were Comps . J . ListerS . N . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ;
, L . Lardner , P . S . ; R . Webber , ist Asst . ; T . Simpson , 2 nd Asst . ; Lott , Treas . ; Herbert , D . C . ; N . Prower , W . S . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . The I . P . Z ., in the name of Bro . G . H . Mason , then presented the chapter with a very handsome set of collars and
jewels , suitably engraved . A vote of thanks having been passed to the donor , the M . E . Z . presented Comp . T . C . Walls with a Past Principal ' s jewel . Several letters of apology having been read from absent members , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .
HASTINGS . —Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) . — The installation banquet of this chapter , which had been postponed from last week on account of the meeting at Brighton , took place at the Castle Hotel , on Monday , 2 Sth ult . Comp . P . Robinson , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by the following companions : Comps . B . Sargent , H . , •C VV . Duke , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; General Randolph , P . Z ., P . G . H ., & c ; G . R . Lockyear , ' / ,.,
P . G . S . 315 ; G . Wilson , P . Z . ; XV . Neats , P . H . 745 ; F . Rossiter , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . ; Capt . Hennah , P . Z . ; Dr . Croucher , P . Z . ; T . H . Cole , P . Z . ; E . Bradnam , Mayor of Hastings ; J . B . Foord , A . L . Ward , P . S . ; W . S . Allen , C Hallett , J . Pearce , W . T . Jordan , G . Hughes , C . Muscat , and several others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to b y the representatives present , and a very enjoyable evening spent .
TYWARDREATH . —Unity Chapter ( No . 1151 ) . —This chapter held their convocation for the installation of officers for the ensuing year on Tuesday , the 2 rjth ult . The acting Principals were Comps . George Varcoe , Z . ; J . T . Baker , H . ; and J . De Cressy Treffry , J . A brother from Fowey was exalted . Comp . XV . Tonkin , P . Z ., P . G . D . C ., assisted by a Board of Installed Principals , installed the
following as Principals : Comps . J . T . Baker , Z . ; J . De Cressy Treffry , H . ; and Dr . D . P . Tucky , J . These officers then invested Comps . J . Collins , S . E . ; j . Wellington , S . N . ; J . Bassett , P . S . ; N . C . Couch , A . S . ; J . Mitchell , J . A . S . ; and H . Elliott , Janitor . The companions afterwards retired to the New Inn for refreshments , where they spent a pleasant evening .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsburv-pavemcnt , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . Present : Comps . | . C . Smith , M . E . Z . ; W . A . ' Scurrah , H . ; G . W . Knight , | . j 11 . Slyman , S . E . ; RatclilTe , S . N . ; Whiting , P . S . j Edmonds , Preceptorj Christian , Medwin , Gibbs , Kauilman , ; Dcan , P . G . R . of Dorset j Gregory , and others . Chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Slvman candidate . After rising for the first
time , Comp . Edmonds congratulated Comp . Gregory , M . E . Z . of the St . Martin's-le-Grand Chapter , No . 1538 , and his oilicers on the excellent rendering of the ritual that evening at the Guildhall Tavern ; he had never heard the work done better , and was proud to say that he , as Preceptor , must heartily congratulate the companions who attend so regularly at this chapter of improvement on the excellent rendering of this splendid ritual . After the third time of rising , " Hearty good wishes " to the M . E . Z . were given , and the chapter was closed .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Comps . J . T . Mickelburgh , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; H . S . vain , H . j J . Ferguson , ' / .. 1691 , ] . ; II . Dehane , S . li . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., S . N . ; R . P . J . I . aundy , P . S . ; Capt . II . S . Andrews , Treas , ; E . I . Day , Org . ; W . 11 . Wadham , lanitorj Rev . S .
Saunders , P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z . j and J . Cruttenden . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Saunders being candidate . On the ballot proving unanimous , Comps . Rev . S . Saunders and J , Ferguson were duly elected members . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . The Grand Master of Nova Scotia was unable to attend on this occasion .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CALVARY ( D . )—This old and distinguished encampment met at the Eminent Commander's house , Cambridge Park , Essex , on the 24 th ult . Among tViose present were Sir Knts . George Graveley , E . C . ; Glenn , ist Captain ; T . C Walls , P . E . C , P . G . C . G ., Reg . ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; Dr . Sanders , M . D ., P . E . C ; W . Roebuck , P . G . H ., P . E . C ; L . Steele , and others . The minutes of the previous encampment having been
read and confirmed , it was unanimously resolved that the next meeting of the encampment shall be held at the Inns of Court Hotsl , High Holborn . The encampment was then closed . Having lunched with the Eminent Commander the sir knights drove through the most picturesque parts of Epping Forest , and subsequently dined at the Kings ' s Head Inn , Chigwell . The weather was exceedingly line , and every praise is due to the Eminent Commander for the excellent manner in which he catered for his guests .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES . In consequence of an outbreak of German measles , the usual Stewards' visit to this Institution was not held this year , the prizes were therefore distributed by the Chairman of the month , Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . and Patron , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., in the presence of the House
Committee , and a few visitors who were not kept away by fear of infection . Bro . Henry Smith , of West Yorkshire , Bro . Edward and Mrs . Terry , Bro . and Mrs . and Miss Shipp , and a few others we noticed among those present . Some excellent singing , playing , and recitations were given . The following are among the chief prize winners : — Gold Medal for Proficiency , with £ 5 —Jane Mildred Taylor .
Silver Medal for Good Conduct , with £ 5 —Agnes Deeley . Passing Senior Cambridge Examination —( Gold Medallist last year)—Julia Harvey ( Honours ) and Edith Hicks . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination—Jane Mildred Taylor , Mary Wyatt , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior , Gertrude Ashworth , Grace Bartrum , Clara Coales , Edith Corney , Ada Crow , Catherine Hide , Mabel Lewis , Mabel Osmond , Juliet Priestley , Mary Spalding , and Ethel
Stone . Six of these passed with Honours . Proficiency — 2 nd Class , Maud Bladon ; 3 rd Class , Beatrice King ; 4 th Class , Maude Hill ; 5 th Class , Edith Matthews ; 6 th Class , Ethel Fallding ; and 7 th Class , Elizabeth Midgeley . General Usefulness—Ethel F . M . Palmer and Jessie Hogg . Neddlework—Clara Coales , Louisa Anscombe , Florence
Lizzie Duckett , and Charlotte Hartop . Machine Work—Annie Hill and Edith Orridge . Order and Attention —( As proved by conduct marks throughout the year)—Constance Hart and Norah Besly . The former prizes were given by the Institution , but the following by the House Committee and other friends : — Religious Knowledge —( As distinguished at Cambridge Examination)—Edith Hicks and Mary Wyatt .
Music—First prize , Rose Bridgeman ; second prizes , MaudCatter , Ethel Ellison , and Mary Wyatt ; third prizes , Florence Mason and Ellen Delafons . Singing—Agnes Stephenson . Drawing—Ellen Senior , Alice Pope , and Rose Pelham . French—Fanny Oberdoerffer . English Composition—Alice W . Cecil . Elocution—First prize , Ada Crow ; second prizes , Agnes
Stephenson and Ellen Ashton . Arithmetic—Julia Harvey and Jane M . Taylor . Good Conduct—First piize , Cecily Jardine ; second prizes , Mary Wyatt and Susannah Tippler . Needlework—First Prize , Annie Parker . Fancy Work—Ellen Gcod , Cookery—First prize , Ethel F . M . Palmer ; second prize , Alice Stewini ; third prize , Emily Hill .
Calisthenics and Deportment—Eva Mary Owens and Athalinda Allison . Swimming—Ellen Ashton , Emily Thomas , and Jane Smith . Amiability —( Selected by her schoolfellows ) — Grace Bartrum . The CHAIRMAN then addressed the children as follows : Children , —I have a few words to say to you and I will
make them as few as possible considering how short our time is . I congratulate you all , particularly those who have won the fight upon the success that has attended their exertions , but it is hardly less honourable to those who have lost to have been beaten by a worthy foe , because very good and earnest work indeed must have been done by all to attain to the position which you have and so well to have upheld the reputation of the School . To those who have
not been successful I say do not be downhearted . There is nothing to be ashamed of in being beaten by a good foe . Remember what Napoleon the Great used to tell his soldiers , that each one carried a marshal's baton in his knapsack . Consider that each of you carry the gold medal in your pocket , and each one make up her mind to win it . You have got all next year to work , and let us see at this anniversary bow well you can all come out . At this
Institution you have special advantages over all other kindred Institutions . There are teachers and teachers , and fortunately the whole of our staff are teachers in every sense of the word , as shown b y our standing in learning at the top of all kindred institutions . Miss Davis , our head governess , has been with us for many years , she was here long before I had the honour of a seat on the House Committee , but I knew by reputation that when she took the reins of
power in her hands the education here consisted simply of the three R's , reading ' , writing , and arithmetic , with a little sewing thrown in . But let us just consider what the Institution is now , and we will take this year ' s returns of the public examinations the children go through as the key to the whole structure . We sent up 20 children to pass the Cambridge Local Examination ; 18 of these passed , six in honours . Out of six sent up for the College of
Preceptors five passed . Out of 150 sent up for the drawing examination in the science and art department , 1 iS passed , 4 S of them with prizes . The returns for the other science examinations of the science and art department are not yet out , but there is every reason to expect that you will come out better than last year . Last year out of 32 sent up for geology 30 passed ( a very difficult subject for children to master ) j out of 56 sent up for physiology 40 passed ( a
very good return indeed , 1 think ) . But now I have kept one to the last , and I have done so because it is the best . We have a young lady on the staff , not a junior member , but at the same time anything but a senior member , who took it into her head to enter for the Metropolitan examination of the Royal Academy of Music , well , she came out most satisfactorily , and she is now entitled to write after
her name Licentiate of that learned body . 1 refer to Miss Goodridge . But that is not all the honour she has conferred upon the Institution ; she received her musical education entirely within these walls from Miss Redgrave , our first assistant governess . Miss Redgrave in her turn received her musical education entirely within these walls
from Miss Davis herself . I think these facts and figures , without any words from me , are sufficient lo show the high standard to which this Institution has attained . It is one of which not only the whole body of subscribers , but the whole body of Masonry in this country ought to be justly proud , and I believe they are . I can safely say that the
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
House Committee are proud of the position taken by the Institution over which they are called upon to preside , and I may also say they look upon a seat on their board as the greatest reward to be obtained in Freemasonry . And now , children , on Saturday many of you were asking why your holiday was clipped one day short , and you were directed to return on the 16 th instead of the 17 th of August . I have no objection now as a great secret to tell you . The
17 th of August will be the 25 th anniversary of the day Miss Davis took up her residence as head governess in this Institution , and therefore the House Committee feel that on that day they would like to be down here , and in the midst of all of you congratulate her upon her long service on the completion of her silver wedding in teaching , and wish that they may all be present with her and you again in another twenty-five years to congratulate her on the completion
of her golden wedding . Miss Davis , on behalf of the House Committee I offer you and all your very able staff our sincere thanks for the exertions you have used in the past , and for the good work that you have performed , and trust that the well earned holiday which you are now about to take will be one of enjoyment and relaxation to you all , and that you will one and all return to us and resume your duties with renewed energy and vigour . On an occasion
like this it would not be possible to separate without some reference to our good friend and Matron , Miss Jarwood . Miss Jarwood is not present with us today , because much to our regret she is getting into the sere and yellow leaf , so much so that about 12 months ago the House Committee considered that as the had for some years borne the heat and burthen of the day , it was only right some one younger and stronger should relieve her of her active duties .
Fortunately for us we were able to find upon our staff ( and indeed we are always able to find everything within these walls that we require ) , a lady who , by the unanimous voice of the House Committee was selected for those duties . I am happy to say that in the choice of Miss Buck the Committee have not been deceived , but from personal knowledge and experience they are agreed that Miss Jarwood's mantle has fallen upon very competent and deserving
shoulders , and they are happy to congratulate the subscribers upon the fact that this lady is following carefully in the footsteps of those who have gone before her . There is also another lady whom I shou'd like to mention , and it is my friend , if she will allow me so to call her , Mrs . Howell , the wife of our most esteemed and respected friend , Dr . Howell , the Honorary Surgeon to this Institution for upwards of 35 years , and mother of our Assistant Honorary
Surgeon , who has been following in his father s footsteps now for some years past . Mrs . Howell seems to prove the adage that those who have most to do can always find most time for everything else . It is not considered light that in an Institution like this singing should be taught , but Mrs . Howell , who I believe must have been privately initiated , because she practises what we Masons teach , has stepped into the gap , and out of sisterly love , and notwithstanding
her very arduous domestic duties can find two afternoons a week to teach these children singing . But for her we should not have had the treat we have had to-day , and therefore I thank her most sincerely for the good and solid work which she carries on at this Institution . And now , children , I will say to you as the parson does on Sunday , lastly . In Masonry we always adjourn from labour to refreshment and refreshment to labour , so we will now all o £
us go to tea , and on our return we should like to witness you go through your calisthenic exercises . Therefore I will ask you to reassemble in this hall for that purpose at seven o'clock . Calisthenic exercises were then performed by the children with great precision , and to the evident pleasure of the visitors , among whom we were pleased to notice several expupils . The proceedings terminated with " God save the Queen . "
Drury Lane Lodge And The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
DRURY LANE LODGE AND THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
"A pleasing and interesting incident occurred this week in connection with the Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , showing the practical interest which membersof the literary and dramatic professions take in the welfare of ' ye mystic tie . ' As we recently pointed
out in these columns , a movement was started early in the present year with the object of affording representative men in the higher grades in literature , the drama , music , and art , who are Freemasons , opportunities of more frequently meeting each other undci the most congenial auspices ; and the outcome of that effort was the constitution of the Drury Lane Lodge , whose * local habitation ' is within the
historic walls of the National Theatre , where a special and beautifully appointed Masonic temple has been erected . " The rapid strides made by that lodge , both as regards numbers and popularity , has surprised nobody more than Mr . Augustus Harris and those who were his coadjutors at its inception . Under the presidency of Lord Londesborough as its first Master , the Drury Lane Lodge , though scarcely
six months old , has fixed itself like a star of the first magnitude in the firmament of Freemasonry , and has established a foundation in so brief a space as to render its history unique in the annals of the Craft . " But the particular occasion to which we now refer is the annual distribution of prizes amongst the boys at the Royal Masonic Institution at Wood-green , where , as
an ' interesting novelty , ' it was announced that two prizes had been added to the list by Mr . Augustus Harris on behalf of the members of the Drury Lane Lodge , to be awarded to the boys who acquitted themselves most creditably in histrionics and English composition . " Lord Suffield , a well known and ardent supporter of the drama , was the President of the day , and it was
announced that , although dramatic representations had invariabl y formed a prominent feature of the entertainments on ' prize days , ' yet hitherto no premiums for merit had been awarded in that branch of education . The Drury Lane Lodge , however , had manifested a practical de .-ure that this should form part of the curriculum of the school , and hence the prizes offered .
" The result was most satisfactory . The familiar and well-worn farce by Martin Beecher , ' In Possession , ' was the piece selected ; and , considering the youlh of the lads who sustained the respective roles , the piece went with a swing and smartness quite refreshing . A competent jury , amongst whom was Mr . Edward Terry , the comedian , had been empanelled to sit in judgment ,
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Royal Arch.
Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Comps . W . Lake , P . Z . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z ., Treasurer ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was ably presided over by the M . E . Z . A lew toasts were proposed , and duly honoured .
FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —The installation convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , H . ; J . Strugnell , J . ; J . Young , S . N . ; | . Lister , P . S . ; L . Lardner , ist Asst . Soj . ; E . M . Lott , " Mus . D ., P . G . O ., & c , Treas . ; T .
Simpson , N . Prower , M . A ., and others . Comp . T . O . Harding , M . A ., 15 S 9 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then installed Comp . H . J . Lardner as First Principal ; Comp . J . Strugnell , as Second Principal ; andComp . J . Young . as Third Principal . Theofficers invested were Comps . J . ListerS . N . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ;
, L . Lardner , P . S . ; R . Webber , ist Asst . ; T . Simpson , 2 nd Asst . ; Lott , Treas . ; Herbert , D . C . ; N . Prower , W . S . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . The I . P . Z ., in the name of Bro . G . H . Mason , then presented the chapter with a very handsome set of collars and
jewels , suitably engraved . A vote of thanks having been passed to the donor , the M . E . Z . presented Comp . T . C . Walls with a Past Principal ' s jewel . Several letters of apology having been read from absent members , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .
HASTINGS . —Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) . — The installation banquet of this chapter , which had been postponed from last week on account of the meeting at Brighton , took place at the Castle Hotel , on Monday , 2 Sth ult . Comp . P . Robinson , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by the following companions : Comps . B . Sargent , H . , •C VV . Duke , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; General Randolph , P . Z ., P . G . H ., & c ; G . R . Lockyear , ' / ,.,
P . G . S . 315 ; G . Wilson , P . Z . ; XV . Neats , P . H . 745 ; F . Rossiter , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . ; Capt . Hennah , P . Z . ; Dr . Croucher , P . Z . ; T . H . Cole , P . Z . ; E . Bradnam , Mayor of Hastings ; J . B . Foord , A . L . Ward , P . S . ; W . S . Allen , C Hallett , J . Pearce , W . T . Jordan , G . Hughes , C . Muscat , and several others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to b y the representatives present , and a very enjoyable evening spent .
TYWARDREATH . —Unity Chapter ( No . 1151 ) . —This chapter held their convocation for the installation of officers for the ensuing year on Tuesday , the 2 rjth ult . The acting Principals were Comps . George Varcoe , Z . ; J . T . Baker , H . ; and J . De Cressy Treffry , J . A brother from Fowey was exalted . Comp . XV . Tonkin , P . Z ., P . G . D . C ., assisted by a Board of Installed Principals , installed the
following as Principals : Comps . J . T . Baker , Z . ; J . De Cressy Treffry , H . ; and Dr . D . P . Tucky , J . These officers then invested Comps . J . Collins , S . E . ; j . Wellington , S . N . ; J . Bassett , P . S . ; N . C . Couch , A . S . ; J . Mitchell , J . A . S . ; and H . Elliott , Janitor . The companions afterwards retired to the New Inn for refreshments , where they spent a pleasant evening .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsburv-pavemcnt , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . Present : Comps . | . C . Smith , M . E . Z . ; W . A . ' Scurrah , H . ; G . W . Knight , | . j 11 . Slyman , S . E . ; RatclilTe , S . N . ; Whiting , P . S . j Edmonds , Preceptorj Christian , Medwin , Gibbs , Kauilman , ; Dcan , P . G . R . of Dorset j Gregory , and others . Chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Slvman candidate . After rising for the first
time , Comp . Edmonds congratulated Comp . Gregory , M . E . Z . of the St . Martin's-le-Grand Chapter , No . 1538 , and his oilicers on the excellent rendering of the ritual that evening at the Guildhall Tavern ; he had never heard the work done better , and was proud to say that he , as Preceptor , must heartily congratulate the companions who attend so regularly at this chapter of improvement on the excellent rendering of this splendid ritual . After the third time of rising , " Hearty good wishes " to the M . E . Z . were given , and the chapter was closed .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., on Friday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Comps . J . T . Mickelburgh , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; H . S . vain , H . j J . Ferguson , ' / .. 1691 , ] . ; II . Dehane , S . li . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., S . N . ; R . P . J . I . aundy , P . S . ; Capt . II . S . Andrews , Treas , ; E . I . Day , Org . ; W . 11 . Wadham , lanitorj Rev . S .
Saunders , P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z . j and J . Cruttenden . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Saunders being candidate . On the ballot proving unanimous , Comps . Rev . S . Saunders and J , Ferguson were duly elected members . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . The Grand Master of Nova Scotia was unable to attend on this occasion .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CALVARY ( D . )—This old and distinguished encampment met at the Eminent Commander's house , Cambridge Park , Essex , on the 24 th ult . Among tViose present were Sir Knts . George Graveley , E . C . ; Glenn , ist Captain ; T . C Walls , P . E . C , P . G . C . G ., Reg . ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; Dr . Sanders , M . D ., P . E . C ; W . Roebuck , P . G . H ., P . E . C ; L . Steele , and others . The minutes of the previous encampment having been
read and confirmed , it was unanimously resolved that the next meeting of the encampment shall be held at the Inns of Court Hotsl , High Holborn . The encampment was then closed . Having lunched with the Eminent Commander the sir knights drove through the most picturesque parts of Epping Forest , and subsequently dined at the Kings ' s Head Inn , Chigwell . The weather was exceedingly line , and every praise is due to the Eminent Commander for the excellent manner in which he catered for his guests .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES . In consequence of an outbreak of German measles , the usual Stewards' visit to this Institution was not held this year , the prizes were therefore distributed by the Chairman of the month , Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . and Patron , on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., in the presence of the House
Committee , and a few visitors who were not kept away by fear of infection . Bro . Henry Smith , of West Yorkshire , Bro . Edward and Mrs . Terry , Bro . and Mrs . and Miss Shipp , and a few others we noticed among those present . Some excellent singing , playing , and recitations were given . The following are among the chief prize winners : — Gold Medal for Proficiency , with £ 5 —Jane Mildred Taylor .
Silver Medal for Good Conduct , with £ 5 —Agnes Deeley . Passing Senior Cambridge Examination —( Gold Medallist last year)—Julia Harvey ( Honours ) and Edith Hicks . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination—Jane Mildred Taylor , Mary Wyatt , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior , Gertrude Ashworth , Grace Bartrum , Clara Coales , Edith Corney , Ada Crow , Catherine Hide , Mabel Lewis , Mabel Osmond , Juliet Priestley , Mary Spalding , and Ethel
Stone . Six of these passed with Honours . Proficiency — 2 nd Class , Maud Bladon ; 3 rd Class , Beatrice King ; 4 th Class , Maude Hill ; 5 th Class , Edith Matthews ; 6 th Class , Ethel Fallding ; and 7 th Class , Elizabeth Midgeley . General Usefulness—Ethel F . M . Palmer and Jessie Hogg . Neddlework—Clara Coales , Louisa Anscombe , Florence
Lizzie Duckett , and Charlotte Hartop . Machine Work—Annie Hill and Edith Orridge . Order and Attention —( As proved by conduct marks throughout the year)—Constance Hart and Norah Besly . The former prizes were given by the Institution , but the following by the House Committee and other friends : — Religious Knowledge —( As distinguished at Cambridge Examination)—Edith Hicks and Mary Wyatt .
Music—First prize , Rose Bridgeman ; second prizes , MaudCatter , Ethel Ellison , and Mary Wyatt ; third prizes , Florence Mason and Ellen Delafons . Singing—Agnes Stephenson . Drawing—Ellen Senior , Alice Pope , and Rose Pelham . French—Fanny Oberdoerffer . English Composition—Alice W . Cecil . Elocution—First prize , Ada Crow ; second prizes , Agnes
Stephenson and Ellen Ashton . Arithmetic—Julia Harvey and Jane M . Taylor . Good Conduct—First piize , Cecily Jardine ; second prizes , Mary Wyatt and Susannah Tippler . Needlework—First Prize , Annie Parker . Fancy Work—Ellen Gcod , Cookery—First prize , Ethel F . M . Palmer ; second prize , Alice Stewini ; third prize , Emily Hill .
Calisthenics and Deportment—Eva Mary Owens and Athalinda Allison . Swimming—Ellen Ashton , Emily Thomas , and Jane Smith . Amiability —( Selected by her schoolfellows ) — Grace Bartrum . The CHAIRMAN then addressed the children as follows : Children , —I have a few words to say to you and I will
make them as few as possible considering how short our time is . I congratulate you all , particularly those who have won the fight upon the success that has attended their exertions , but it is hardly less honourable to those who have lost to have been beaten by a worthy foe , because very good and earnest work indeed must have been done by all to attain to the position which you have and so well to have upheld the reputation of the School . To those who have
not been successful I say do not be downhearted . There is nothing to be ashamed of in being beaten by a good foe . Remember what Napoleon the Great used to tell his soldiers , that each one carried a marshal's baton in his knapsack . Consider that each of you carry the gold medal in your pocket , and each one make up her mind to win it . You have got all next year to work , and let us see at this anniversary bow well you can all come out . At this
Institution you have special advantages over all other kindred Institutions . There are teachers and teachers , and fortunately the whole of our staff are teachers in every sense of the word , as shown b y our standing in learning at the top of all kindred institutions . Miss Davis , our head governess , has been with us for many years , she was here long before I had the honour of a seat on the House Committee , but I knew by reputation that when she took the reins of
power in her hands the education here consisted simply of the three R's , reading ' , writing , and arithmetic , with a little sewing thrown in . But let us just consider what the Institution is now , and we will take this year ' s returns of the public examinations the children go through as the key to the whole structure . We sent up 20 children to pass the Cambridge Local Examination ; 18 of these passed , six in honours . Out of six sent up for the College of
Preceptors five passed . Out of 150 sent up for the drawing examination in the science and art department , 1 iS passed , 4 S of them with prizes . The returns for the other science examinations of the science and art department are not yet out , but there is every reason to expect that you will come out better than last year . Last year out of 32 sent up for geology 30 passed ( a very difficult subject for children to master ) j out of 56 sent up for physiology 40 passed ( a
very good return indeed , 1 think ) . But now I have kept one to the last , and I have done so because it is the best . We have a young lady on the staff , not a junior member , but at the same time anything but a senior member , who took it into her head to enter for the Metropolitan examination of the Royal Academy of Music , well , she came out most satisfactorily , and she is now entitled to write after
her name Licentiate of that learned body . 1 refer to Miss Goodridge . But that is not all the honour she has conferred upon the Institution ; she received her musical education entirely within these walls from Miss Redgrave , our first assistant governess . Miss Redgrave in her turn received her musical education entirely within these walls
from Miss Davis herself . I think these facts and figures , without any words from me , are sufficient lo show the high standard to which this Institution has attained . It is one of which not only the whole body of subscribers , but the whole body of Masonry in this country ought to be justly proud , and I believe they are . I can safely say that the
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
House Committee are proud of the position taken by the Institution over which they are called upon to preside , and I may also say they look upon a seat on their board as the greatest reward to be obtained in Freemasonry . And now , children , on Saturday many of you were asking why your holiday was clipped one day short , and you were directed to return on the 16 th instead of the 17 th of August . I have no objection now as a great secret to tell you . The
17 th of August will be the 25 th anniversary of the day Miss Davis took up her residence as head governess in this Institution , and therefore the House Committee feel that on that day they would like to be down here , and in the midst of all of you congratulate her upon her long service on the completion of her silver wedding in teaching , and wish that they may all be present with her and you again in another twenty-five years to congratulate her on the completion
of her golden wedding . Miss Davis , on behalf of the House Committee I offer you and all your very able staff our sincere thanks for the exertions you have used in the past , and for the good work that you have performed , and trust that the well earned holiday which you are now about to take will be one of enjoyment and relaxation to you all , and that you will one and all return to us and resume your duties with renewed energy and vigour . On an occasion
like this it would not be possible to separate without some reference to our good friend and Matron , Miss Jarwood . Miss Jarwood is not present with us today , because much to our regret she is getting into the sere and yellow leaf , so much so that about 12 months ago the House Committee considered that as the had for some years borne the heat and burthen of the day , it was only right some one younger and stronger should relieve her of her active duties .
Fortunately for us we were able to find upon our staff ( and indeed we are always able to find everything within these walls that we require ) , a lady who , by the unanimous voice of the House Committee was selected for those duties . I am happy to say that in the choice of Miss Buck the Committee have not been deceived , but from personal knowledge and experience they are agreed that Miss Jarwood's mantle has fallen upon very competent and deserving
shoulders , and they are happy to congratulate the subscribers upon the fact that this lady is following carefully in the footsteps of those who have gone before her . There is also another lady whom I shou'd like to mention , and it is my friend , if she will allow me so to call her , Mrs . Howell , the wife of our most esteemed and respected friend , Dr . Howell , the Honorary Surgeon to this Institution for upwards of 35 years , and mother of our Assistant Honorary
Surgeon , who has been following in his father s footsteps now for some years past . Mrs . Howell seems to prove the adage that those who have most to do can always find most time for everything else . It is not considered light that in an Institution like this singing should be taught , but Mrs . Howell , who I believe must have been privately initiated , because she practises what we Masons teach , has stepped into the gap , and out of sisterly love , and notwithstanding
her very arduous domestic duties can find two afternoons a week to teach these children singing . But for her we should not have had the treat we have had to-day , and therefore I thank her most sincerely for the good and solid work which she carries on at this Institution . And now , children , I will say to you as the parson does on Sunday , lastly . In Masonry we always adjourn from labour to refreshment and refreshment to labour , so we will now all o £
us go to tea , and on our return we should like to witness you go through your calisthenic exercises . Therefore I will ask you to reassemble in this hall for that purpose at seven o'clock . Calisthenic exercises were then performed by the children with great precision , and to the evident pleasure of the visitors , among whom we were pleased to notice several expupils . The proceedings terminated with " God save the Queen . "
Drury Lane Lodge And The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
DRURY LANE LODGE AND THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
"A pleasing and interesting incident occurred this week in connection with the Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , showing the practical interest which membersof the literary and dramatic professions take in the welfare of ' ye mystic tie . ' As we recently pointed
out in these columns , a movement was started early in the present year with the object of affording representative men in the higher grades in literature , the drama , music , and art , who are Freemasons , opportunities of more frequently meeting each other undci the most congenial auspices ; and the outcome of that effort was the constitution of the Drury Lane Lodge , whose * local habitation ' is within the
historic walls of the National Theatre , where a special and beautifully appointed Masonic temple has been erected . " The rapid strides made by that lodge , both as regards numbers and popularity , has surprised nobody more than Mr . Augustus Harris and those who were his coadjutors at its inception . Under the presidency of Lord Londesborough as its first Master , the Drury Lane Lodge , though scarcely
six months old , has fixed itself like a star of the first magnitude in the firmament of Freemasonry , and has established a foundation in so brief a space as to render its history unique in the annals of the Craft . " But the particular occasion to which we now refer is the annual distribution of prizes amongst the boys at the Royal Masonic Institution at Wood-green , where , as
an ' interesting novelty , ' it was announced that two prizes had been added to the list by Mr . Augustus Harris on behalf of the members of the Drury Lane Lodge , to be awarded to the boys who acquitted themselves most creditably in histrionics and English composition . " Lord Suffield , a well known and ardent supporter of the drama , was the President of the day , and it was
announced that , although dramatic representations had invariabl y formed a prominent feature of the entertainments on ' prize days , ' yet hitherto no premiums for merit had been awarded in that branch of education . The Drury Lane Lodge , however , had manifested a practical de .-ure that this should form part of the curriculum of the school , and hence the prizes offered .
" The result was most satisfactory . The familiar and well-worn farce by Martin Beecher , ' In Possession , ' was the piece selected ; and , considering the youlh of the lads who sustained the respective roles , the piece went with a swing and smartness quite refreshing . A competent jury , amongst whom was Mr . Edward Terry , the comedian , had been empanelled to sit in judgment ,