Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

(/;) A silver watch and chain given annually since 1877 , by the Supreme Council 33 ° A . and A . Rite . (/) The interest on £ 103 13 ; . subscribed in iSSS by the friends of the late Bro . Charles Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec . of Surrey . (/ ' ) Founded in 1 S 31 .

What the boys have done in Public Examinations during the year : Department of Science and Art , South Kensington . —Mathematics and Natural Science , 21 certificates ; Drawing , 39 certificates . Cambridge Local Examinations . —Senior ( with 2 Classes ) , 9 certificates ; Junior ( with 5 Classes ) , 21 certificates ; Preliminary ( with 3 Classes and 4 Distinctions ) , 33 certificates .

Trinity College , London ( Theory of Music ) . —Intermediate Honours , 1 certificate ; Juniors , Passes , 3 certificates . Pitman ' s Shorthond . —Second Class , 3 certificates ; Third Class , 23 certificates . St . John ' s Ambulance Association . —J unior Course , 22 certificates . University of London . —J . A . Coupland , Second Class in the Preliminary Scientific Examinations . Yorkshire College ( Leeds ) School of Medicine . —J . A . Coupland , Scholarship of the value of 6 4 guineas .

Bro . C . E . KEYSER , P . G . D ., Treasurer of the Institution , then rose and said : Your Royal Highness , my Lords , Ladies , and Brethren , —the very great privilege and honour devolves upon me , as Treasurer of the Institution , of proposing a resolution which I know will be carried with acclamationthat we record a most cordial vote of thanks to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales for her great condescension in attending here to-day and

giving the prizes to the boys of our Institution . ( Applause . ) The attendance of her Royal Highness will make this not only a red-letter day in the annals of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , but in the history of our Craft . It will I am sure , give great encouragement to the Head Master and to the other brethren who are responsible for the management of this Institution , and I am sure

this will be a day that will live long in the minds of all our boys and more especially ol those who have been the fortunate recipients of prizes to-day and whom , I think , we all regard with a certain amount of envy , and I think it will furnish them with a stimulus to make a greater effort to obtain success and distinction in their future lives which it is the great object of our School to place [ wilhin their reach . Ten years

ago her Royal Highness was present at the giving of the prizes to the girls of the sister Institution , and to-day she had been graciously pleased to take a more prominent part than she did then . I trust the reason of this is that she is aware of the grand principles on which our English Freemasonry is founded , as explained by his Royal Highness as being its distinguishing characteristics—loyalty and charity ; and I may say our loyalty is loyalty

to the Throne and loyalty to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , our Most Worshipful Grand Master . ( Applause . ) I am sure I am stating your feelings when I venture to say that we hope that often in the future her Royal Highness will be pleased to attend our ceremonies when occasions of sufficient importance arise for her to do so . In an assembly like this , composed of Freemasons and ladies who are closely connected with our Craft , I know I

may anticipate your response to this proposition , and that 1 may on your behalf assure her Royal Highness of our sincere and respectful appreciation of her presence here to-day and of her great kindness in coming lo this great meeting of thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys to give away the prizes to the successful boys of our Institution ; and 1 will ask you to show your assent in the good old English fashion ol three hearty cheers which will test the standing capabilities of this building .

Three hearty cheers were then given for the Princess of Wales , and three more for the Grand Master . H . R . H . the Prince of WALKS , who was received with a great outburst of applause , said , in reply : Bro . Keyser , my Lords , Ladies , and Brethren , — Before we leave this hall and the interesting ceremony we have witnessed , the Princess desires me to return her thanks to Bro . Keyser for the very

kind remarks which he has made with regard to her for distributing the prizes , and she desires me also to express to you all the great pleasure it has given her to be here to-day and present the prizes to the pupils of this excellent Institution . The Princess has set a good example , as the wife of a Freemason , in not attempting to penetrate the secrets of our Craft—( laughter)—but , at the same time , I think she has taken a philanthropic

interest in all that concerns our work , and she has manifested that interest by giving away the prizes to-day . You have heard a long and interesting account from Bro . Eve of the efforts made by the Board of Management of this Institution . I have also had an opportunity of looking over the book that has been placed in my hand and the report of the Head Master . That report is very satisfactory , and I think al ! of us are convinced now that the

Institution has reached its hundredth anniversary , that it is in a very prosperous condition . ( Cheers . ) The boys from what we have seen to-day , as far as theirappearance goes , are very healthy and will , and for their attainments the number of prizes they have received for the excellent technical education given them bodes well for the future . May I hope that when they

grow up and be : ome men they will never forget what they have been taught in the School , and go out useful members of the community . ( Renewed npphuse . ) I beg again to lhank Bro . Keyser for the kind terms in which he has spoken ot thc Princess o ! Wales and myself , and I assjre the brethren of the deep interest I take in the Craft and the Institutions which are supported by it . ( Loud cheers . ) The Royal Party then left the building amii renewed manifestations of enthusiasm .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .

The annual meeling of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Tewkesbury on the 31 st ult ., when there was a large and successful gathering of the Craft . At the invitation of the receiving lodge-St . George—the business was preceded by a lodge of recreation , a pleasing feature of which was a trip up the Avon as far as Slrensham , the commodious steam launch being well filled , and thc trip was much enjoyed ,

The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened at the Abbey Schools by Bro . Sir Michael Ii . I licks-Beach , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . G . M ., and among those present were Bros . Vatsar-Smith , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . ; Dr . C . Venn Childe , P . G . C . ; and others . Bro . J . B . WiNTiiKiioriiAM , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec , read the minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

Bro . BURTON , Prov . G . Treas ., gave his report , which showed a balance of £ 117 in hand . Bro . R . P . SUMMERS , the Charity Secretary , reported that the province had succeeded in procuring the election of a candidate for the Girls' School , and had reduced its indebtedness in votes . There was £ 21 7 s . 3 d . in hand from the Provincial Benevolent Fund .

Procession was then formed , and the members of Provincial Grand Lodge atlended Divine service at the Abbey . There was a large congregation , the service being conducted by the vicar , the Rev . J . Sheringham . The lessons were read by Bro . the Rev . W . S . Fallon , Prov . G . Chap ., the canticles being sung to Stainer ' s setting in A . The anthem was Goss ' s " Stand up and bless the Lord . "

An eloquent sermon was preached by Bro . Dr . VENN CHILDE , vicar of Christ Church , Cheltenham , from I . Cor ., iii ., 9-10 . He appealed to the Masons pressnt to show that their principles were not an empty profession , and to help forward the restoration of that Abbey , the most solemn and impressive of all the parish churches of the province . Tracing the rich

historical associations clustering round the venerable building , he recalled the fact that at the time of the Reformation it was doomed , but was ransomed by the citizens of Tewkesbury , who undertook its perpetual reparation . It had now been restored to something near its pristine beauty and ancient glory , and Tewkesbury now guarded for England one of its noblest shrines .

During the collection the hymn " Saviour , blessed Saviour ' * ' was sung . On Provincial Grand Lodge being resumed , the PROV . G . M . moved a vote of thanks to the Vicar and Churchwardens , to Bros . Baker , the Mayor of Tewkesbury , and to Dr . Venn Childe for his excellent sermon , and suggested that the Masons of the province should undertake some specific work in aid of the restoration of Tewkesbury Abbey . He thought , after consultation with the authorities , a definite work might be decided on next

year . This was seconded by the DEPUTY PROV . G . MASTER , and carried unanimously . Bro . Bruton havingbeen re-elected Prov . G . Treasurer , a sum of 100 guineas was voted to the Boys' School Centenary , and Bro . SUMMER announced that this wo . lid make the contribution of the province , £ 2540 . The Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows :

Bro . Alfred Baker , 900 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ S . W . Hadingham , 1067 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . F . W . Morris , 855 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ F . Hannam Clark , 939 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . B . Winterbotham , 82 ... ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ E . W . Prevost , 1067 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ H . F . Sare , 592 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ VV . H . Godby , 493 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks . „ Conway Jones , 1005 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ T . H . Gore , 2 * ui ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C .

„ L . Pullin , 270 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " P ' l »¦?** ' Gl ] Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ P . A . Pike , 900 ... ... ... ) „ H . Rogers , 246 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ M . Llewellyn Evans 82 ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Sec .

„ L . D . Winterbotham , 702 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . " f ' f ! £ ! ! j Prov . G . Stwds . ,, L . C Moore , 900 ... ... ... ) ,, Window , 855 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The M . W . G . M . having authorised the Prov . G . M . to appoint abrother in the province to the rank of Past G . Officer , in commemoration of the record reign of her Majesty the Queen , Bro . Frederic Ticchurst will bs appointed to the rank of Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet at the Town Hall , the Prov . G . Master in the chair .

The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and the PROV . G . MASTER , in ret urning thanks for his health , mentioned lhat anew lodge would be opened at Nailsworth during the autumn .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Devonshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE .

INSTALLATION OF SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE , BART ., M . P ., AS G . SUPERINTENDENT . A convocation of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the

I ' reemasons Hall , Princess-square , Plymouth , on the ist instant , for the installation of Sir Stafljrd Northcote , Bart ., M . P ., Grand Superintendent designate , and other business . The Provincial Grand Chapter is constituted as follows : Comps . VV . G . Rogers , 112 , Prov . G . H . ; F . B . Westlake , 70 , Prov . G . J . ; J .

Stocker-112 , Prov . G . S . I-:. ; J . F . Ellerton , 1125 , Prov . G . S . N ., * E . M . Moyle , 1125 , Prov . G . Treas . ; T . Parker , 15 6 , Prov . G . Reg . ; G . S . Bridgeman , 135 S , Prov . G . P . S . ; E . W . Locke , 444 , Prov . ist A . G . S . ; R . C . Musgrave , 3113 , Prov . 2 nd A . G . S . ; Wm . Powell , 1205 , Prov . G . S . B . ; F . Hubber , 128 4 , G . R . Stevens , 494 , and W . H . Botterell , 1255 , Prov . G . Std . Brs . ; J . R . Lord , 1247 , Prov . G . D . C ; J . A . Lavers , 223 , Prov . A . G .

D . C . ; J . F . Ralling , 112 , Prov . A . G . D . C . ; W . H . Lander , 1138 , Prov . A . G . D . C . ; H . Mann , 10 G , Prov . G . Org . ; W . H . Mayne , 1247 , Prov A . G . S . K . ; and H . Shooter , 112 , Prov . G . Janitor . There was a very large altendance of companions from all parts of the province , including the following Provincial or Past Provincial G . Officers : Comps . M . Fortescue , 444 ; J . B . Gover , 70 ; J . Kinton Bond , 1247 ; G .

Dunsterville , 1 S 9 ; H . L . I'Yiend , 303 ; G . Merrifield , 282 ; Fred C . b rost , 303 ; John A . Lavers , 22 3 ; P . B . Clements , 156 ; C . G . Withell , 70 ; C . Dunstcrvtl / e , i-S ); C . II . Cooper , 1 ) 5 ; II . Holman , 202 ; Frank Hubber , 12 S 4 ; J . I . Railing , 112 ; R . Cawsey , 2 *( o ; K . H . Littleton , 230 ; J . W . Cornish , 223 ; Ja 3 - Gidley , 120 5 j II . Reynolds , 2025 ; W . G . Ellis , 32 S ; J . II . Keats , 282 ; Harry Skinner , S 2 ; John Lane , 328 ; John l <" . Ellerton , 112 = ;; H . M . Moyle , 1125 : Sam Jew , 2025 ; li . G . Dyke , 1246 : J . T . Marsh ; Thos . Parker , 15 ° <