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Original Correspondence.
n d Caledonian Lodges were elected it was also decided that the installation of the two lodges should take place on thc rac day , so as to facilitate the one banquet , which was very happily carried out to thc satisfaction of the brethren of both lodges . The first part of the programme was the installation of W . M . and officers of the Leinster Lodge , No . T 66 LC , held in the Masonic Temple , Hasskien , Monday ,
28 th December , 1874 . Ihe brethren met at 5 . 30 p . m ., Bro F . Flucker , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bro . Hy . Wetherill , I . P . M ., acting as S . W . ; W . Ife , W . M . elect , J . W . ; Jno- Wetherill , P . M . 166 and 6 S 7 ( E . C ) , and D . G . S . D ., Treasurer ; R . McGill , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Dickinson , S . D . ; J . C . Blair , J . D . ; T . Johnson , I . G . ; Jas . Cowan , Tyler . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer
in the first degree , the W . M . then calling upon Bro . Hy . Wetherill , P-. M .,-to take the chair as Installing Master , when Bro . Wm . Ife , W . M . elect , was presented by Bros , jno . Wetherill , P . M ., and P . Flucker , I . P . M .. The lodge was in due time raiseel to the third degree , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Ife was duly installed in the chair of K . S . According to the ancient Irish
rite the brethren below the chair were then re-admitted , and the W . M . was duly proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Bros . P . Flucker , I . P . M . ; . [ . J . Dunn , S . W . ; J . Wetherill , P . M . 166 and 6 S 7 , D . G . S . D ., re-invested Treas . ; Hy . Wetherill , P . M ., Sec ; T . Johnson , S . D . ; J . Laigon , J . D . ; J . C . Blair , I . G . ; J . Cowan , Tyler . Among those
present were the W . M ., officers , and brethren of thc Oriental Lodge , No . 687 ( E . C ) , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Caledonian Loelge , No . 489 ( S . C ) . The W . M . then thanked the Installing Master for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The visiting brethren were thanked for
their kind assistance ; the lodge was then closed in the usual manner at 7 . 75 p . m ., the W . M ., officers , and brethren retiring for a short time while the Caledonian Lodge was opened , when they were admitted among the rest of thc visitors . I am , fraternally yours , IL W . Hasskien , Feb . 17 th , 187 c .
THE PUBLIC HOUSE QUESTION . To the Editor ( f the Freemason . Dear Sir anel Brother , — The last few weeks 1 have noticed that a great interest is being taken hy you anil your correspondents in the " Public House Question , " and , although many complaints have been very justly stated , no one is coming
forward to suggest something to better the position of Freemasons' Lodges . As I am , and have been from thc very first against the " Knife and Fork " system , and consequently against the public house lodges , I have been thinking about a remedy to prevent meetings in such places , and beg to submit to your readers the result of it .
There are now 1535 lodges working under the Grand Lodge of England , and I think the greatest part of them held in London , of all these I do not know of one which has its own temple , and have not heard of one . Now how would it be , suppose twenty lodges with about fifty members each ( altogether 1000 members ) join together to form a company , each member taking one
share of £ 5 , a capital of £ 5000 would thus be created . With this sum , I should think , a nice house with a fit temple , with the required rooms , banqueting rooms , and minor ones as library , kitchen , & c , could be built , and although not elaborately yet plainly and suitably furnished . The management would be entrusted to a committee formed of twenty members , each lodge to elect one , who
would conduct the business of the entire club . I will not enter into the expenditure of the concern , but feel sure that with a real Masonic management , the saving in banquets , wines , & c , would pay everything . Trusting you will insert this in your next issue , I am , yours fraternally , F . S ., PlLGEIl LOGE .
MR . BRADLAUGH AND FREEMASONRY . To the Editor if Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I read with much interest the long letter unelcr thc above heading from thc correspondent " Rcviresco . " After relating thc sayings and doings of Mr . Bradlaugh within various Masonic lodges in the United States ,
where he has recently been visiting , "Revircsco" closes his remarks with the query—If he , Mr . Bradlaugh , is an atheist , what does it all mean ? Meaning by this , I suppose , that if Mr . Bradlaugh be really an avowed atheist , how docs it come that he is eligible , or has been allowed , both to be present and to speak , in the bosom of an open
Masonic Lodge ? In order to give this question fair play , 1 think there are three other question we should get an answer to first , viz . —First , when was Mr . Bradlaugh made ? Second , where was he made ? Third , was he an avowed atheist when he was made ? Trusting that some of your corresponelents may hi : able to answer these questions , I am , yours fraternally , LEO .
To the Editor of thc Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — At pages 98 and 99 of your columns for 6 th inst ., there appears a very graphic communication from " Revircsco , " detailing- various procceelings of Mr . Bradlaugh in several of the American lodges . I shall not here enter upon any of the points touched upon by " Revircsco , "
but I would mention that I was also taking an interest in this matter , and a fortnight ago , a letter of mine appeared in Mr . Bradlaugh ' s own paper , Tho National Reformer , calling in question the truth of a statement he had made about Masonic lodges in the 17 th Century . In his speech at a Masonic Festival lately held in Boston , Mr . Bradlaugh said , —
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"In thc 17 th Century , the Masonic Lodges of Europe were the sole temples where free utterance of true opinion gave possible light , while all around was dark . " Now this is a very important statement to write , and if Mr . Bradlaugh can support his assertion with substantial evidence , that evidence will , I believe , be both highly
interesting and also of great value to all students of our Masonic history . I need add nothing further at present , but as it is announccel that Mr . Bradlaugh will be . in England by next Friday , I hope to be able to say something further at a future time . I am , fraternally yours , W . P . BUCIIAN . Glasgow , March 6 th , 1 S 75 .
To Hie Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I think I can give an answer to the query of your correspondent " Revircsco" as to what lodge Mr . Bradlaugh belongs to . I remember , about a year ago , chancing to sec in acopy of his paper , 77 a' National Reformer , a report of a meeting of the Lodge des Philadelpes
Rcunis meeting somewhere in Soho , at which Mr . Bradlaugh made a long speech in reply to a toast , which I think was " To the Oppressed all over the World . " I suppose he is a member of that lodge . I do not see the name of this lodge in thc " Calendar . " It carries on its work in the French language , and its
members anil officers seem lo be Frenchmen . I shoulil like to enquire by " what authority they hold a lodge within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England , and whether they have any so-called authority from , or is acknowledged in any way by the Grand Orient of France . Yours truly , AN ENSUIRER .
A FEMALE TYLER , To the Editor if the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Being on business in the West of England , ina province whose working I had heard spoken highly of , 1 thought to do myself thc pleasure of seeing for myself . I therefore determined upon a visit to one of thc lodges ,
when , upon entering the hall , to my surprise , I saw a female in attendance , performing thc duties of announcing brethren , & c , as O . G . Having previously read and heard of an Order termed thc Eastern Star , purporting to he a Masonic Order , which I very much doubt , I thought perhaps I had stumbled upon one of those meetings , but upon entering the lodge-room , I found myself among brethren instead of sisters . Now sir , never having heard of
but one lady F . M ., I was at a loss to account for the presence of the one I saw in office outside . U pon enquiry , I found the Tyler had died some months since , and the female was acting in his stead : but I think the sooner a proper Tyler is appointed the more satisfactory it will be to the members , as also visitors . I must certainly say I found the working of the ceremonies was all that could be wished , reflecting great credit upon all the officers . I am , elear sir and brother , ' 1 A VISITOR .
An Act Of Gallantry And Generosity.
AN ACT OF GALLANTRY AND GENEROSITY .
It is reported from the Isle of Re ' union , that Bro . Joseph Aillet , Captain of the vessel " Cilaos , " saved , in the open sea , 400 miles distant from land , the entire crew of an English ship , commanded by Bro . Captain Wm . Reid . Both these brethren attended the Lodge Amitie , Orient de St . Denis , in the Island of Re ' union , and were most kindly received by the brethren , who send the report to the Grand Orient of Navel .
The following is the official notice of Captain Aillet ' s gallant and kindly behaviour : — "The 'Cilaos , ' Captain Aillet , arrived at Re ' union , Oct . 31 , bringing 22 men , composing the shipwrecked crew of the English ship ' Industry , ' all of whom he found in the open sea , and happily saved . The Governor has privately congratulated , and now publicly congratulates Captain
Aillet for his conduct and generosity under the circumstances . He orders , in addition , the official publication of the following letter , which has been addressed to him by the English Consul on the occasion , and which has been transmitted to Captain Aillet : — " Re ' union , Nov . 3 , 1874 . " Your Excellency ,
" It is with great pleasure that I bring to thc knowledge of your excellency the generous and disinterested conduct of the Captain of the French ship ' Cilaos , ' which arrived on the 31 st of last month at St . Denis , having on board all the crew of the English ship 'Industry , ' of London . It appears that thc ' Industry , ' was burnt at sea , 33 ° 47 ' lat s > an < l $ 2 ° 47 ' » S E , and that the crew had
to take to their boats in the open sea , when , a few hours afterwards , they were providentially saved by the appearance of the ' Cilaos , ' the captain of which vessel took them all on board , and with that kindness and courtesy which have always distinguishcel the French nation , treated them with the greatest hospitality for fourteen days , and now refuses to receive from the Consulate , in the name of the
Government of Her Majesty , any indemnity for their subsistence . In this generous resolution , the captain is supported by the proprietors anil consignees , Messrs . Lebeau et Cie . It will be my duty to bring the noble conduct of Captain Aillet to the knowledge of the Government of Her Majesty , which will , I have no doubt , hasten to thank the brave sailor for his great services . In the meanwhile , I
can do no less than ask your excellency to express to Captain Aillet , in my name and that of the Captain of the ' Industry , ' our sincere and grateful thanks for the assistance rendered to thc crew of the lost vessel . " I have the honour to be , your excellency's very humble and obedient servant , "GSRALD PAUL VEMIY , H . B . M . ' s Consul . "
The Masonic Schools.
THE MASONIC SCHOOLS .
A special quarterly court of the subscribers to the Masonic Boys' and Girls' Schools , jointly , will be held on Monday next , at Freemasons' Hall , at twelve o ' clock , to consider some alterations which have been proposed to be made in thc printed rules or " laws , " which are now in force in thc two institutions . Thc proposed alterations
were reported in our columns at the time the propositions were maele , and a joint committee was appointed to confer upon thc subject . This committee having reported , the quarterly court will have to decide upon the report , viz .: To erase the second clause of law 13 , also law 15 ; to consider the following laws under the heading : — " Privileges of Stewards " ( to follow law 24 ) second clause
of law 13 , re-enacted ; also thc following new law : — " Every Steward at thc anniversary festival who shall procure donations or subscriptions to the extent of not less than fifty guineas , in addition to his personal donation , and shall collect and pay over the amount to the funds of the institution , shall receive one additional vote at each election of boys ( or g irls ) and a further extra vote for cvcuy . r
additional sum of not less than fifty guineas , so collected . anel paid over . " Also to add to law 3 7 , providing for mode of election of House Committee . "Scrutineers shall be appointed for the purpose of taking the poll , which shall remain open until five p . m . " Two Trustees of the Sustentation Fund of thc Girls' School will also have to be elected by the Quarterly Court .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of the above Institution met last Saturday at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . William Roebuck , V . P ., presieled . Among the other brethren present were John Symonds , Vice-Patron ; S . Rosenthal V . P . ; Samuel May , V . P . ; Geo . Bolton , V . P . ; Raynham W . Stewart , V . P . ; J . G . Chancellor , F . Adlard , Henry Moore ,
John Read , A . H . Tattershall , Wm . Noak , IL A . Collington , W . F . C . Moutrie , J . W . Dosell , Geo . F ' ree , Jesse Turner , A . D . Loewenstark , Henry Dubosc , G . J . Grace , Hyde Pullen , H . Massey ( Freemason )) and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . A letter was read by Bro . Binckes , from Bro . J . Bond Cabbcll , in reply to the letter of condolence sent to him
by this institution , on the death of his uncle , Bro . Benj . Bond Cabbell . A letter having also been received from Bro . Edward Harris , the collector to the school , asking for an increase of commission on all sums collected by him , a sub-committee of nine brethren ( five to form a quorum ) ,
was appointed to consider and report upon the matter . Three petitions from candidates for election were accepted , and an outfit to one late pupil of the institution was granted . The special court , as per advertisement , was appointed to meet on Monday next ' at twelve o ' clock . The committee then adjourned . „; : ' :
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Era , of Saturelay last , after repeating the announcement already made , that the Lord Mayor will preside at the next festival of this Institution , on thc 12 th of May , says his lordship will be " accompanied by the Sheriffs , one of whom is a Mason of some eminence , while the other
was only initiated a few days ago . " The same paper further says that " there will be a great attendance " at the festival " of celebrities in the city of London , most of whom belong to the Craft . " At the meeting of the Board of Stewards , Bro . J . C . Parkinson , Grand Deacon , in the chair , a vote of thanks was passed to the Lord Mayor , for consenting to preside at the festival .
Bro . John Monckton , the Town Clerk of London , and Bro . J . C . Parkinson , who is the W . M . of the Needlemaker's Company , were respectively elected President and Treasurer of the Stewards . The brethren anticipate a successful gathering , from thc fact that it is many years since a Lord Mayor has occupied this position .
giThe " Lodge of Israel" ( Birmingham , No . 1474 ) has established a benevolent fund for general charitable purposes . During the past eleven months a donation of ten guineas was given to the Redemption Fund of the Queen's Hospital , Birmingham , and fifteen guineas towards the general Masonic Charities . —Jewish Chronicle .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .
For the Week ending Friday , March 19 , 1875 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .
SATURDAY , MARCH 13 . Lodge 108 , London , Ship anil Turtle , Leaelcnhall-strcet . „ 173 , Phoenix , Freemasons' Hall . „ 176 , Caveac , Westminster Palace Hotel , Westminster . „ 1328 , Granite , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1361 , Uniteel Service , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . „ 1426 , The Great City , City Terminus I Iotel ,
Can-11011-street . „ 1446 , Mount Edgcumbe , Swan Tavern , Battcrsca . Mark Lodge 144 , Grosvenor , Caledonian Hotel , Adam-st ., Adelphi . Manchester Lodge of Instruction ( 179 ) , Yorkshire Grey , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq ., at 8 ; Bro . H . Ash , Prec . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey .
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Original Correspondence.
n d Caledonian Lodges were elected it was also decided that the installation of the two lodges should take place on thc rac day , so as to facilitate the one banquet , which was very happily carried out to thc satisfaction of the brethren of both lodges . The first part of the programme was the installation of W . M . and officers of the Leinster Lodge , No . T 66 LC , held in the Masonic Temple , Hasskien , Monday ,
28 th December , 1874 . Ihe brethren met at 5 . 30 p . m ., Bro F . Flucker , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bro . Hy . Wetherill , I . P . M ., acting as S . W . ; W . Ife , W . M . elect , J . W . ; Jno- Wetherill , P . M . 166 and 6 S 7 ( E . C ) , and D . G . S . D ., Treasurer ; R . McGill , P . M ., Secretary ; T . Dickinson , S . D . ; J . C . Blair , J . D . ; T . Johnson , I . G . ; Jas . Cowan , Tyler . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer
in the first degree , the W . M . then calling upon Bro . Hy . Wetherill , P-. M .,-to take the chair as Installing Master , when Bro . Wm . Ife , W . M . elect , was presented by Bros , jno . Wetherill , P . M ., and P . Flucker , I . P . M .. The lodge was in due time raiseel to the third degree , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Ife was duly installed in the chair of K . S . According to the ancient Irish
rite the brethren below the chair were then re-admitted , and the W . M . was duly proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Bros . P . Flucker , I . P . M . ; . [ . J . Dunn , S . W . ; J . Wetherill , P . M . 166 and 6 S 7 , D . G . S . D ., re-invested Treas . ; Hy . Wetherill , P . M ., Sec ; T . Johnson , S . D . ; J . Laigon , J . D . ; J . C . Blair , I . G . ; J . Cowan , Tyler . Among those
present were the W . M ., officers , and brethren of thc Oriental Lodge , No . 687 ( E . C ) , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Caledonian Loelge , No . 489 ( S . C ) . The W . M . then thanked the Installing Master for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . The visiting brethren were thanked for
their kind assistance ; the lodge was then closed in the usual manner at 7 . 75 p . m ., the W . M ., officers , and brethren retiring for a short time while the Caledonian Lodge was opened , when they were admitted among the rest of thc visitors . I am , fraternally yours , IL W . Hasskien , Feb . 17 th , 187 c .
THE PUBLIC HOUSE QUESTION . To the Editor ( f the Freemason . Dear Sir anel Brother , — The last few weeks 1 have noticed that a great interest is being taken hy you anil your correspondents in the " Public House Question , " and , although many complaints have been very justly stated , no one is coming
forward to suggest something to better the position of Freemasons' Lodges . As I am , and have been from thc very first against the " Knife and Fork " system , and consequently against the public house lodges , I have been thinking about a remedy to prevent meetings in such places , and beg to submit to your readers the result of it .
There are now 1535 lodges working under the Grand Lodge of England , and I think the greatest part of them held in London , of all these I do not know of one which has its own temple , and have not heard of one . Now how would it be , suppose twenty lodges with about fifty members each ( altogether 1000 members ) join together to form a company , each member taking one
share of £ 5 , a capital of £ 5000 would thus be created . With this sum , I should think , a nice house with a fit temple , with the required rooms , banqueting rooms , and minor ones as library , kitchen , & c , could be built , and although not elaborately yet plainly and suitably furnished . The management would be entrusted to a committee formed of twenty members , each lodge to elect one , who
would conduct the business of the entire club . I will not enter into the expenditure of the concern , but feel sure that with a real Masonic management , the saving in banquets , wines , & c , would pay everything . Trusting you will insert this in your next issue , I am , yours fraternally , F . S ., PlLGEIl LOGE .
MR . BRADLAUGH AND FREEMASONRY . To the Editor if Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I read with much interest the long letter unelcr thc above heading from thc correspondent " Rcviresco . " After relating thc sayings and doings of Mr . Bradlaugh within various Masonic lodges in the United States ,
where he has recently been visiting , "Revircsco" closes his remarks with the query—If he , Mr . Bradlaugh , is an atheist , what does it all mean ? Meaning by this , I suppose , that if Mr . Bradlaugh be really an avowed atheist , how docs it come that he is eligible , or has been allowed , both to be present and to speak , in the bosom of an open
Masonic Lodge ? In order to give this question fair play , 1 think there are three other question we should get an answer to first , viz . —First , when was Mr . Bradlaugh made ? Second , where was he made ? Third , was he an avowed atheist when he was made ? Trusting that some of your corresponelents may hi : able to answer these questions , I am , yours fraternally , LEO .
To the Editor of thc Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — At pages 98 and 99 of your columns for 6 th inst ., there appears a very graphic communication from " Revircsco , " detailing- various procceelings of Mr . Bradlaugh in several of the American lodges . I shall not here enter upon any of the points touched upon by " Revircsco , "
but I would mention that I was also taking an interest in this matter , and a fortnight ago , a letter of mine appeared in Mr . Bradlaugh ' s own paper , Tho National Reformer , calling in question the truth of a statement he had made about Masonic lodges in the 17 th Century . In his speech at a Masonic Festival lately held in Boston , Mr . Bradlaugh said , —
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"In thc 17 th Century , the Masonic Lodges of Europe were the sole temples where free utterance of true opinion gave possible light , while all around was dark . " Now this is a very important statement to write , and if Mr . Bradlaugh can support his assertion with substantial evidence , that evidence will , I believe , be both highly
interesting and also of great value to all students of our Masonic history . I need add nothing further at present , but as it is announccel that Mr . Bradlaugh will be . in England by next Friday , I hope to be able to say something further at a future time . I am , fraternally yours , W . P . BUCIIAN . Glasgow , March 6 th , 1 S 75 .
To Hie Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I think I can give an answer to the query of your correspondent " Revircsco" as to what lodge Mr . Bradlaugh belongs to . I remember , about a year ago , chancing to sec in acopy of his paper , 77 a' National Reformer , a report of a meeting of the Lodge des Philadelpes
Rcunis meeting somewhere in Soho , at which Mr . Bradlaugh made a long speech in reply to a toast , which I think was " To the Oppressed all over the World . " I suppose he is a member of that lodge . I do not see the name of this lodge in thc " Calendar . " It carries on its work in the French language , and its
members anil officers seem lo be Frenchmen . I shoulil like to enquire by " what authority they hold a lodge within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England , and whether they have any so-called authority from , or is acknowledged in any way by the Grand Orient of France . Yours truly , AN ENSUIRER .
A FEMALE TYLER , To the Editor if the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Being on business in the West of England , ina province whose working I had heard spoken highly of , 1 thought to do myself thc pleasure of seeing for myself . I therefore determined upon a visit to one of thc lodges ,
when , upon entering the hall , to my surprise , I saw a female in attendance , performing thc duties of announcing brethren , & c , as O . G . Having previously read and heard of an Order termed thc Eastern Star , purporting to he a Masonic Order , which I very much doubt , I thought perhaps I had stumbled upon one of those meetings , but upon entering the lodge-room , I found myself among brethren instead of sisters . Now sir , never having heard of
but one lady F . M ., I was at a loss to account for the presence of the one I saw in office outside . U pon enquiry , I found the Tyler had died some months since , and the female was acting in his stead : but I think the sooner a proper Tyler is appointed the more satisfactory it will be to the members , as also visitors . I must certainly say I found the working of the ceremonies was all that could be wished , reflecting great credit upon all the officers . I am , elear sir and brother , ' 1 A VISITOR .
An Act Of Gallantry And Generosity.
AN ACT OF GALLANTRY AND GENEROSITY .
It is reported from the Isle of Re ' union , that Bro . Joseph Aillet , Captain of the vessel " Cilaos , " saved , in the open sea , 400 miles distant from land , the entire crew of an English ship , commanded by Bro . Captain Wm . Reid . Both these brethren attended the Lodge Amitie , Orient de St . Denis , in the Island of Re ' union , and were most kindly received by the brethren , who send the report to the Grand Orient of Navel .
The following is the official notice of Captain Aillet ' s gallant and kindly behaviour : — "The 'Cilaos , ' Captain Aillet , arrived at Re ' union , Oct . 31 , bringing 22 men , composing the shipwrecked crew of the English ship ' Industry , ' all of whom he found in the open sea , and happily saved . The Governor has privately congratulated , and now publicly congratulates Captain
Aillet for his conduct and generosity under the circumstances . He orders , in addition , the official publication of the following letter , which has been addressed to him by the English Consul on the occasion , and which has been transmitted to Captain Aillet : — " Re ' union , Nov . 3 , 1874 . " Your Excellency ,
" It is with great pleasure that I bring to thc knowledge of your excellency the generous and disinterested conduct of the Captain of the French ship ' Cilaos , ' which arrived on the 31 st of last month at St . Denis , having on board all the crew of the English ship 'Industry , ' of London . It appears that thc ' Industry , ' was burnt at sea , 33 ° 47 ' lat s > an < l $ 2 ° 47 ' » S E , and that the crew had
to take to their boats in the open sea , when , a few hours afterwards , they were providentially saved by the appearance of the ' Cilaos , ' the captain of which vessel took them all on board , and with that kindness and courtesy which have always distinguishcel the French nation , treated them with the greatest hospitality for fourteen days , and now refuses to receive from the Consulate , in the name of the
Government of Her Majesty , any indemnity for their subsistence . In this generous resolution , the captain is supported by the proprietors anil consignees , Messrs . Lebeau et Cie . It will be my duty to bring the noble conduct of Captain Aillet to the knowledge of the Government of Her Majesty , which will , I have no doubt , hasten to thank the brave sailor for his great services . In the meanwhile , I
can do no less than ask your excellency to express to Captain Aillet , in my name and that of the Captain of the ' Industry , ' our sincere and grateful thanks for the assistance rendered to thc crew of the lost vessel . " I have the honour to be , your excellency's very humble and obedient servant , "GSRALD PAUL VEMIY , H . B . M . ' s Consul . "
The Masonic Schools.
THE MASONIC SCHOOLS .
A special quarterly court of the subscribers to the Masonic Boys' and Girls' Schools , jointly , will be held on Monday next , at Freemasons' Hall , at twelve o ' clock , to consider some alterations which have been proposed to be made in thc printed rules or " laws , " which are now in force in thc two institutions . Thc proposed alterations
were reported in our columns at the time the propositions were maele , and a joint committee was appointed to confer upon thc subject . This committee having reported , the quarterly court will have to decide upon the report , viz .: To erase the second clause of law 13 , also law 15 ; to consider the following laws under the heading : — " Privileges of Stewards " ( to follow law 24 ) second clause
of law 13 , re-enacted ; also thc following new law : — " Every Steward at thc anniversary festival who shall procure donations or subscriptions to the extent of not less than fifty guineas , in addition to his personal donation , and shall collect and pay over the amount to the funds of the institution , shall receive one additional vote at each election of boys ( or g irls ) and a further extra vote for cvcuy . r
additional sum of not less than fifty guineas , so collected . anel paid over . " Also to add to law 3 7 , providing for mode of election of House Committee . "Scrutineers shall be appointed for the purpose of taking the poll , which shall remain open until five p . m . " Two Trustees of the Sustentation Fund of thc Girls' School will also have to be elected by the Quarterly Court .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of the above Institution met last Saturday at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . William Roebuck , V . P ., presieled . Among the other brethren present were John Symonds , Vice-Patron ; S . Rosenthal V . P . ; Samuel May , V . P . ; Geo . Bolton , V . P . ; Raynham W . Stewart , V . P . ; J . G . Chancellor , F . Adlard , Henry Moore ,
John Read , A . H . Tattershall , Wm . Noak , IL A . Collington , W . F . C . Moutrie , J . W . Dosell , Geo . F ' ree , Jesse Turner , A . D . Loewenstark , Henry Dubosc , G . J . Grace , Hyde Pullen , H . Massey ( Freemason )) and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . A letter was read by Bro . Binckes , from Bro . J . Bond Cabbcll , in reply to the letter of condolence sent to him
by this institution , on the death of his uncle , Bro . Benj . Bond Cabbell . A letter having also been received from Bro . Edward Harris , the collector to the school , asking for an increase of commission on all sums collected by him , a sub-committee of nine brethren ( five to form a quorum ) ,
was appointed to consider and report upon the matter . Three petitions from candidates for election were accepted , and an outfit to one late pupil of the institution was granted . The special court , as per advertisement , was appointed to meet on Monday next ' at twelve o ' clock . The committee then adjourned . „; : ' :
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Era , of Saturelay last , after repeating the announcement already made , that the Lord Mayor will preside at the next festival of this Institution , on thc 12 th of May , says his lordship will be " accompanied by the Sheriffs , one of whom is a Mason of some eminence , while the other
was only initiated a few days ago . " The same paper further says that " there will be a great attendance " at the festival " of celebrities in the city of London , most of whom belong to the Craft . " At the meeting of the Board of Stewards , Bro . J . C . Parkinson , Grand Deacon , in the chair , a vote of thanks was passed to the Lord Mayor , for consenting to preside at the festival .
Bro . John Monckton , the Town Clerk of London , and Bro . J . C . Parkinson , who is the W . M . of the Needlemaker's Company , were respectively elected President and Treasurer of the Stewards . The brethren anticipate a successful gathering , from thc fact that it is many years since a Lord Mayor has occupied this position .
giThe " Lodge of Israel" ( Birmingham , No . 1474 ) has established a benevolent fund for general charitable purposes . During the past eleven months a donation of ten guineas was given to the Redemption Fund of the Queen's Hospital , Birmingham , and fifteen guineas towards the general Masonic Charities . —Jewish Chronicle .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .
For the Week ending Friday , March 19 , 1875 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .
SATURDAY , MARCH 13 . Lodge 108 , London , Ship anil Turtle , Leaelcnhall-strcet . „ 173 , Phoenix , Freemasons' Hall . „ 176 , Caveac , Westminster Palace Hotel , Westminster . „ 1328 , Granite , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1361 , Uniteel Service , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . „ 1426 , The Great City , City Terminus I Iotel ,
Can-11011-street . „ 1446 , Mount Edgcumbe , Swan Tavern , Battcrsca . Mark Lodge 144 , Grosvenor , Caledonian Hotel , Adam-st ., Adelphi . Manchester Lodge of Instruction ( 179 ) , Yorkshire Grey , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq ., at 8 ; Bro . H . Ash , Prec . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey .