Australia.

had been disbursed during the quarter in relief to distressed Masons and their widows , whilst the balances were reported as £ 1355 14 s . 4 d . to the Benevolent Fund ; £ 183 18 s . 5 d . to' the General Fund ; or a total of £ 1549 12 s . gd . A notice of motion that 100 guineas be voted to the Masonic Alms Houses at South Yarra was withdrawn . Bro . T . W . FOWLER , D . G . D . C , moved that a resolution

of condolence be forwarded to the Empress Victoria , expressing the sympathy and regret of the members of the District Grand Lodge on the death of their illustrious brother the Emperor Frederick III ., of Germany . The D . S . G . W . seconded the motion , which was carried . The resolution will be transmitted to the Empress Victoria by Sir William Clarke , through H . R . H . the Prince of

Wales , the M . W . G . M . of England . The D . S . G . W . asked permission to announce that at the half-yearly election in connection with the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in London , a Victorian girl was a candidate . There were 42 candidates for 12 vacancies ,

and the Victorian candidate stood fourteenth on the list with 1662 votes , the lowest on the list of successful candidates polling 2014 . The votes recorded for the Victorian girl would be carried forward to her credit , and her election would , of course , be assured next October . Bro . LAMONBY also mentioned that the Centennial

Festival of the School was held on the 7 th June , presided over by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; that the 1200 or more Stewards officiating on the occasion had presented the remarkable total of £ 50 , 500 , so the cable informed them ; and that the votes accruing from his ( Bro . Lamonby's ) Stewardship would be available for the Victorian

candidates at the forthcoming election . It would also interest the brethren to know that the District of Victoria would very likely be represented at the Festival in question by Bro . Thomas Haydon , P . M . 752 , P . D . S . G . D . The business having been brought to a close , the District Grand Lodge was closed .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

INSTALLATION OF BRO . SIR H . A . ATKINSON AS DISTRICT GRAND MASTER . A most important and imposing gathering of members of the Masonic fraternity took place at the Provincial buildings , Wellington , on May 2 Sth , to witness the installation of Bro . Sir Harry Albert Atkinson , K . C . M . G ., as Right Worshipful District Grand Master of Wellington , North Island of New Zealand . In the early part of 1 S 87 , Bro . C . J . Toxward , who has held the office of D . G . M .

since the death of Bro . Sir Donald M'Lean , in 1 S 79 , signified his intention of resigning that important position , and recommended as his successor the worthy brother who was installed that night . The selection met with the approval of the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and also was a most popular one with the numerous lodges under the jurisdiction of the Wellington District

Grand Lodge . It is , therefore , not at all surprising that such a large assemblage of Masons should have been present , not only on account of the imposing ceremony , which is an unusual one , but more especially to show their respect and loyalty to the newly-installed District Grand Master , whose ability and honesty of purpose have stamped him as a leader ot men .

Long before 6 . 30 p . m . the Provincial buildings were crowded with members of the Craft , who , on arrival , were received by the Stewards and shown to the various reception rooms . The arrangements were most complete in every respect , and no confusion or hitch took place , although there were full y 360 persons present . The old Provincial Council Hall , in which the ceremony of installation took

place , and in which , curiously enough , Bro . Sir Donald M'Lean was installed , was appropriately decorated with Masonic emblems and drapery , and had a most imposing effect . The New Zealand Pacific Lodge , No . 517 , being the oldest lodge in the colony , was tyled at 6 . 30 . p . m . After the P . M . had stated the business of the meeting , District G . M ., Bro . Toxward , and most of the visiting G .

Officers , were admitted . This part of the ceremony was ably undertaken by Bros . Toxward , P . M ., Wilson , P . M ., and Robertson , the latter being P . M . of Wellington Lodge , No . 1521 ( E . C ) , of which Bro . Sir H . Atkinson is a member . After this had been done , D . G . M . Bro . Toxward , accompanied by the D . G . M . designate and visiting Grand ' Officers , retired , and all visiting brethren and lodges were

then admitted . The following lodges were represented : New Zealand Pacific , Mount Egmont , Tongariro , Masterton , Wellington , Victoria , Sir Donald M'Lean , Greytown , United Manawatu , Heretaunga , Bercorn , St . John ' s ( Rangitikei ) , Feilding . Ngamotu , St . Mark ' s ( Marton ) , Ruapchu , Rauhine , Victory , Golden Bay , Forest , Waitohi , Ulster , Waterloo , St . Andrew ' s , . Leicester , Southern Cross ,

Marlborough Unanimity , St . Andrew Kilwinning , Foxton Kilwinning , St . Augustine , and many others . When the representatives of the above lodges had taken their places , the D . G . M . and the officers of the District G . Lodge of Wellington , North Island , New Zealand , were announced and received in due form . The District Grand Lodge was then opened by Bro . Toxward , D . G . M ., and

the following distinguished representatives of the District and Provincial Grand Lodges were received in proper Masonic manner : Bro . Sir F . Whitaker , Prov . G . M . of Auckland ( S . C . ) , accompanied by his Grand Officers—Bros . Dr . A . J . Johnston , D . D . G . M . ; H . I . H . Elliott , P . A . G . S . ; J . Jack , P . G . C . ; and others ; Bros . H . Thomson , D . G . M . of Canterbury ( E . C ); Graham ,

D . G . M . of Auckland ( E . C ); Sir Robert Stout , Past D . D . G . M . ; and Fish , D . D . G . M . of the District Grand Lodge of Otago and Southland ( E . C ); the Rev . James Hill , Dist . G . M . of Canterbury ( S . C ); R . C . Hamerton , representing the Prov . Grand Lodge of Auckland ( I . C . ) ; Brown Bertson , representative of Italy ; and others . Apologies were received from the D . G . M . Otago ( E . C ) , and Westland ( E . C ) , all other District and Prov . Grand

Lodges being represented . The patent appointing Bro . Sir H . A . Atkinson to this office , issued under the hand of the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was then read by the D . G . SECRETARY , and the R . W . D . G . M . designate was introduced and presented in a manner befitting his rank by the D . G . M . 's of Canterbury and Auckland . The Installing Master then proceeded to obligate and invest in a most impressive manner , and immediately on

New Zealand.

Bro . Sir H . A . Atkinson taking the chair proclamation was made , preceded by a flourish of trumpets and succeeded by grand honours in Masonic form . Addresses were given by Bro . H . THOMSON , D . G . M . of Canterbury ( E . C ) , and Bro . Rev . PENGE , D . G . Chap ., and congratulations were heartily tendered by all representatives of other District and Provincial Grand Lodges .

Bro . Sir H . A . ATKINSON , who , on rising , was received with applause , returned thanks for the great honours conferred on him . Although he had been connected for many years with the Craft , yet his duties had been so numerous and exacting that he had been unable to attend to Masonry as he should have liked . Still , although he had not taken an active interest in Masonic matters , he had ever had them

at heart , and would endeavour in future to give more time to the good cause . He thanked all those who had selected him to fill the important office of D . G . M ., and trusted that he would be able to perform the duties in a _ satisfactory manner , so as to merit the confidence reposed in him . He also said he intended to visit every lodge in his district , so as to see their requirements , and would in every way

further benevolence , which was one of the Masonic virtues . The Grand Lodge was then closed , and the D . G . M . and his officers left the hall . The W . M . of the New Zealand Pacific Lodge closed the proceedings . The musical portion of the ceremony , consisting of anthems and instrumental music , was carried out in a very efficient manner by Bro . G . Robertson , Org ., assisted by a powerful orchestra of 20 instruments , and contributed in

no small measure to the success of the proceedings . An adjournment was then made to the Masonic Hall in Boulcott-street , where the brethren sat down to a supper , and a number of toasts were disposed of . Some capital songs were given by the brethren , and the proceedings from beginning to end were most successfully carried out , and reflect great credit on all those brethren who were entrusted with the management of the affairs .

China.

China .

SINGAPORE . —Dalhousie Chapter ( No . 508 ) . —The installation of Principals and officers for the ensuing year was held on Friday , the 6 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Hall . The following are the officers : Comps . W . E . Hooper , Z . ; E . A . Thomson , H . ; F . K . Jennings , J . ; R . Little , Treas . ; G . A . Derrick , Scribe E . ; G . Thompson , Scribe N . ; D . G . Presgrave , Principal Soj . ; J . D . Stuart , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; C . F . McKie , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; and J . Lannon , Tyler .

Speech Day At Crawford College, Maidenhead.

SPEECH DAY AT CRAWFORD COLLEGE , MAIDENHEAD .

There was a very full attendance of the relatives and friends of the pupils as well as of the friends of the institution at the Speeches and Distribution of Prizes at Crawfurd College , Maidenhead , on Tuesday , when , owing to the fineness of the weather and the excellence of the

arrangements , the day passed off most satisfactorily . The proceedings took place in the large Lecture Hall , which was gaily decorated with flags and flowers for the occasion , a pretty little theatre having been erected at one end of the hall , in which the programme appointed for the day was carried out . Rutherfurd having opened the ball with a neat Latin

speech , well declaimed , in which the events of the past year were commented upon , and two scenes from " The Birds" of Aristophanes having been extremely well acted , Dr . Payne , the Principal , introduced Captain Groves , an old pupil of his , who had four sons in the College , and had kindly undertaken to distribute the prizes . The report of Mr . R . Kater Vinter , M . A ., of St . John ' s

College , Cambridge , who had conducted the examination , was read , and proved in all respects satisfactory , Mr . Vinter concluding his remarks with a high eulogium on the system of education in force at the College , which he considered both " well defined and thorough , " so that " the youngest is able to move upward step by step regularly until he is ready to present himself for the most searching

competitive examinations . Captain GROVES , whose military novels are well known and appreciated , then distributed the prizes , saying a few kindly words to each of the recipients , and at the close of the duty expressing his belief both from the report that had been read and from his knowledge of Dr . and Mrs . Payne that the College under their management would

prove a great success . Dr . PAYNE , having thanked Captain Groves for his laudatory remarks , took the opportunity of announcing that the College was on the eve of an important constitutional change , the details of which would , he hoped , soon be ready for circulation among all those who would be interested in them . At present he thought it would suffice to say that the teaching staff would remain the same and

the course of study the same , and , although the College would become the property of a company under the direction and patronage of eminent Freemasons , who desired to attach exhibitions and scholarships to it for the benefit of the sons of Freemasons of the same social position as the present pupils , yet it was not intended to exclude others ; on the contrary , they hoped and asked for the continued

support of old friends and of all who wished for a liberal and gentlemanly training at a moderate cost . No one need fear that his boy will be " branded " and " nolens volens " turned into a Mason , because a candidate for initiation must be of full age and proselytising is contrary to the tenets of the Craft . He fully expected that the change would injure none , benefit many , and largely increase the

usefulness and fame of the College . Scenes from Shakespeare ' s "Henry the Fifth , " and from a French and a German play were then presented , the boys in every case , but especially in Henry V ., acquitting themselves well , and receiving loud applause from the audience . At the conclusion a prize for the best display of histrionic talent was awarded , by the votes of the ladies present , to G . Grossmith , Franklyn and Rutherfurd being likewise

highly commended . Hearty cheers having been given for Dr . and Mrs . Payne , the ladies , Captain Groves , and the holidays , the visitors retired to the dining hall , and there partook of light refreshments . We append a list of the prizes . Form VI . —English , Franklyn ; French , Latin , and Greek , Rutherfurd ; and Mathematics , Scott .

Speech Day At Crawford College, Maidenhead.

FormV . —English , Garbett ; French , Lear ; Latin and Greek , Ashby ; Mathematics , Grossmith , i , and Flood ( medal ) . German—Class l—Payne , ii ; Class 2—Langley ; an ( j Drawing , Niemann , 1 , and Shaw ( medal ) . Form IV . —English , Monckton ; French , i , Monckton and 2 Groves , i ( medal ); Latin and Greek , 1 , Monckton , and 2 , Pain , IV . ; and Mathematics , Payne , ii .

Form III . —English , Smith ; French , Twitchm , it ; Latin and Greek , Smith and Allan ( medal ); and Mathematics Thomas . ' Juniors . —English , Foster and Watson ( medal ); French 1 , Foster , and 2 , Grossmith , ii ; Latin and Greek , / Foster , and 2 , Groves , iii ; and Mathematics , Foster and Goodbun , ii ( medal ) . In the Sixth Form , Payne , i , Ford , Staynes , and Ashwin

doing special work for Sandhurst , Oxford , and Cambrid ge were not competitors for prizes . Cambridge Local Certificates were given to the following : Rutherfurd , III . Class Honours ( distinguished in Latin and Greek ); Franklyn , III . Class Honours ; Payne , II , Mulholland , I . ; and Lang . Presentation bats for high scores in matches—Ford , 117 runs , and Payne , ii , 44 runs .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday . Bro . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the Institution ; H . Maudslay , P . G . D . ; A . H . Tattershall , W . J . Murlis , James Brett , P . G . P . ; W . B . Daniell , E . West , Joseph Freeman , C H . Driver , P . G . Supt . of

Wks . ; W . Hilton , B . E . Blasby , L . G . Gordon Robbins , J . E . Dawson , P . G . Std . Br . ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . i VV . Belchamber , E . M . Money , C . H . Webb , Charles Lacey , W . H . Ferryman , P . G . P . ; Hugh Cotter , Charles Kempton , and John Mason ( acting Secretary ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , the acting Secretary reported the deaths of two annuitants ( one male and one widow ) , and the Warden ' s

Report for the past month was read . A vote of thanks to the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for their usual gifts of tea and tobacco to the old folks at Croydon was unanimously passed . Three petitions ( one male and two widows ) were considered and accepted , and the names ordered to be entered on the minutes for the election in May , 1889 , the proceedings terminating with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee of this Institution held tfieir regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last . Bro . W . Roebuck , Vice-Patron and Trustee , P . G . S . B ., presided , and there were present Bros . S . Richardson , C . H . Webb , E . M . Money , A . H . Tattershall , W . Maple , Raynham VV . Stewart , P . G . D .: C F . Hogard , P . G .

Std . Br . ; A . Williams , Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . ; the Rev . R . Morris , M . A ., LL . D . ; James Stevens , George Mickley , M . A ., M . B . ; A . E . Gladwell , J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; VV . H . Saunders , Joseph Rayner , Harry Webb , VV . Paas , and F . Binckes , Vice-Patron , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary . ) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee and

Quarterly General Court on the 27 th ult ., having been read for information , the Report of the Audit Committee was read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . One petition was accepted subject to the production of G . Lodge certificate—this has since been produced—and the name ordered to be entered on the list of candidates

for the election in 1 S 89 , and a grant towards outfit was made in the case of an ex-pupil . Satisfactory explanations having been offered respecting the circumstances of the mother of the boy Albery , who was elected into the School in October , 1 SS 7 , a vote of thanks to the Chairman was unanimously passed , and the proceedings were closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . RICHARD WILTSHIRE , P . M . 704 . The mortal remains of Bro . Richard Wiltshire , late Chairman of the Islington Board of Guardians , were interred at Finchley Cemetery on the afternoon of Thursday , the 2 nd inst . The service was performed by the Rev . VV . Nelson Winn , incumbent of the Chapel-of-Ease . Shortly before this , the children from the Workhouse Schools in Hornsey-road arrived , and were accommodated with seats

in the gallery . They were under the charge of Mr . Langford , the superintendent of the schools . A hymn having been sung by the school children , the service was proceeded with . This was followed by an eloquent and impressive address , delivered by the Rev . W . N . Winn . The floral tokens of love and esteem were both numerous and handsome . Prominent amongst them was a magnificent wreath

of flowers from the members of the Board of Guardians . In addition to the floral offerings of the widow and nieces of the deceased , wreaths were contributed by other relatives and private friends , from the inmates of the Workhouse Schools , and Bro . G . S . Elliott , P . M ., on behalf of the House Committee , St . John ' s-road , and Bro . Friend , PM- > on behalf ot the School Committee . The funeral P '

cession was proceeded by the children from the pansn schools and their band , and a number of girls were driven to Finchley in a private omnibus , and the band boys were conveyed in a brake . At the conclusion of the service , the school children sang the hymn beginning "Jesus lives ; longer now can thy terrors , death , appal us . " The brethren coffin

then filed past the grave , each dropping on to the a sprig of acacia . The brick grave , which is situated clos to that of the late vicar of Islington , the Rev . Daniei Wilson , was lined with evergreens . The remains wer committed to their last resting place amid genuine an heartfelt manifestations of grief , the universal feeling being that the parish had lost in Richard Wiltshire one ot i » most able and valued representatives . The ' , y arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Bro . Nodes .