The Sixth Annual Ball Of The Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 .

On Friday , the 6 th instant , the above ball took place at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , the whole 0 f the establishment being necessary for the accommodation of a large and influential gathering of members •ind their friends , Bro . George Gardner , as usual , undertaking the arrangements , which were perfection .

The dancing took p lace in the gymnasium , which was sp lendidly decorated with flags , Chinese lanterns , and an elegant display of flowers and plants , which alone were worth a day ' s journey to look at . Bros . F . D . Hubbard and F . Brown took a very active part , the party alone numbering 7 6 . Bro . Hubbard deserves the thanks of all present for the floral part of the

decorations . Amongst the guests we noticed Bro . F . Brown and ladies ; Bro . J . T . Wood and Mrs . and Miss Wood ; Bro . W . C . Dickey , Mrs . Dickey , and five friends ; Mr . and Mrs . Gardner ; Bro . B . Kenyon and Mrs Kenyon ; Mrs . Moufle and daughter , Mrs . Hubbard ;

Mr . Clark and four friends ; Mr . and Mrs . Bush ; Mr . George Donaldson and daughter ; Bro . Colonel Parsons and Mrs . Parsons ; Bro . W . Hodgkinson and Mrs . Hodgkinson ; Bro . E . Hamblin and Mrs . Harr ,-blin ; Bro . H . Butter and Mrs . Butter ; Bro . T . Crouch and Mrs . Crouch ; Bro . W . H . Wilson and party , 10 ;

Bro . C . W . Bennett , Mrs . Bennett , and party , 28 ; Bro . W . Ellis , Mrs ., and Master Ellis ; Bro . J . Edwards , Mrs . Edwards , J . Ashby , Miss Brill , G . Callingham , and party , 5 ; Bro . Burgess , Mrs . Burgess , and daughter ; Bros . Dr . Lawrance , Dr . Harzhorne , Dore , and party , 7 ; Bro . Walden and Mrs . Walden ; Bro . Timberlake , and many others .

Dancing commenced at 9 . 30 , to Messrs . Symonds ' excellent band , Mr . Knight Smith being M . C . At one a . m ., supper being announced , the whole assembly partook of a very recherche repast , dancing being resumed and kept up until six o'clock , the High-road of Chiswick , between that hour and 7 a . m . being quite alive with carriages , and so ended certainly the most successful of these annual gatherings .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their monthl y meeting at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the Institution , on Wednesday , when there were present Bros . C A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; James Brette , P . G . P . ; A . H . Tattershall , T . B . Purchas ,

J . Newton , Robert Griggs , W . J . Masters , James S . Fraser , Charles Kempton , Thomas B . Daniell , William Hollis , William Smith , Charles J . Perceval , H . S . Strong , M . D ., George Everett , Geo . G . Fairchild , R . P . Stevens , A . Forsyth , John Barnett , jun ., T . C . Haslip , G . Bolton , James P . Fitzgerald , C . H . Webb ,

C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., P . A . G . D . C ; W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; J . S . Cumberland , A . Mullord , Hugh Cotter , H . M . Hobbs , T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; A . Durant , C G . Dilley , Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., W . J . Crutch , and James Terry , P . G . S . B ., ( Secretary ) .

The minutes of the January Committee having been read and verified , the Secretary reported the deaths of three male annuitants , and the Warden ' s report for the past month was read . The receipt of a further ^ 1000 on account of the bequest b y the late Dr . Morris Wilson was reported , and the applications of two widows of recentl y deceased annuitants to be allowed the half of their late husbands '

annuities were granted . The number of vacancies on each fund , and of the approved candidates was declared as follows , viz ., Male Fund—14 vacancies ( including the three deferred ) and 66 candidates ( including one whose petition bad been held over for further inquiries and two which had sir . ce been satisfactorily answered ); Female Fund—12

vacancies ( including the three deferred ) and 81 candidates . The total , therefore , is 26 vacancies ( including the deferred annuitants ) to be filled from lists together containing the names of 157 candidates . Proof of the balloting paper was submitted and approved , and the proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Masonic Ball Of The Emulation Lodge.

MASONIC BALL OF THE EMULATION LODGE .

, he second soiree dansaute under the auspices of . he Emulation Lodge , No . 299 , which holds its meetings at the Bull Hotel , Dartford , was held at the ,, 'ctoria Assembl y Rooms , on Wednesday evening , e 4 th inst ., under the distinguished sanction and Patronage of BroEarl AmherstPGMKentand licui nuiuciai vj dim

. , ... , Tj 1 ° -LJIU . , L .. m , ryem , " - . J- S . Eastes , D . P . G . M . The arrangements were nf " lir y carried out by Bro . T . Wills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . PPr ' p Hon ' Sec " and Bro - W- Greig ' P-M y ! r / . ¦ H ° - Treas ., most valuably aided by the vvorshipfu l Master of the lodge , Bro . Charles Hind , hc 1

v . was assisted b y Bros . F . Barton , S . W . ; W . J . ^ 'ght , P . M ., p . G . S . of W . ; T . Jenkins , l . P . M . ; and " "j mem bersof the lodge . The orchestra was com-Ch-th the Strin S . band of the Roval Engineers from skitf 1 m ' y permission of the commandant , and their to h pe , . rmance , it need hardly be said , left nothing De desired in the musical department . The

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members of the lodge had the privilege of introducing friends approved b y the Committee , and a select party of about 70 met to enjoy the pleasures of the dance , which commenced at nine o ' clock . Under the artistic designing of the W . M ., Bro . C . Hind , and Bro . C . C Potter , the hall of the Assembly Rooms

was very charmingly and picturesquely decorated , the walls were tastefully adorned with banners of every hue and shields of the Kentish arms and loyal expression , whilst the platform was fringed with a handsome display of foliage plants , environing the military orchestra , the fireplace being similarly decked , much taste also

being evidenced in the arrangement of drapery , and hanging baskets of flowers depending at intervals along the centre of the hall . The tout ensemble was extremely pretty , and highly creditable to the painstaking designers . The exterior gallery was draped to the refreshment

room , which was elegantly arranged , and here was set out the most tempting productions of the host ' s cuisine , the delicately and artistically prepared viands and excellent wines being fully worthy of Bro . G . E . Startup ' s wide reputation as a first-class caterer . Dancing was continued until four o ' clock in the

morning with unflagging animation , and the flitting of the charmingly-dressed company in the brilliantly-lit hall formed quite an enchanting spectacle . The duties of M . C . were efficiently discharged by Bro . W . J . Light , P . M ., while Bro . C . B . Potter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex , acted as his deputy .

Supper And Musical Evening Of The Zetland Lodge Of Instruction, No. 511.

SUPPER AND MUSICAL EVENING OF THE ZETLAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 511 .

The annual supper and musical evening of this thriving lodge of instruction was held at the York and Albany Hotel , Camden Town , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., the chair being taken by the Preceptor , Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Surrey , who was

supported by the following members and visitors : Bros . T . Phillips , 2353 ; A . White , 16 93 ; J . J . Spalding , 16 93 ; E . Toder , 179 ; H . Hempel , 2353 ; J . Heilbrun , 2353 ; C . Gammon , 704 ; ' J . A . Myzoul , 16 93 ; J . Dugood , 569 ; C . Smales , 160 ; F . Brunk , 27 ; Stretch , W . M . 1950 ; T . Goldfinch , 1604 ; A . J .

Ward , 2282 ; R . Corry , S . D . 1861 ; J . Hooker , 1861 ; T . Simon , J . W . 16 93 ; W . J . Righton , S . D . 1681 ; H . J . Hazel , S . W . 16 93 ; S . Abbott , 765 ; T . Caseley , P . M . 16 93 ; E . Styles , S . D . 704 ; J . Wilson , 1445 ; W . Fitch , 179 ; T . E . Davies , 1950 ; J . W . Hunt , 2 3 S 3 ; T . J . Patrick , 2353 ; B . Lyons , Jas . Kew , P . M . 179 ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . 511 ; S . Lichtenfeld , J . W . 2353 ; J . Clampit , 2202 ; J . P . Pointer , I . G . 2202 ; C . Rex , 2202 ; J . Sunderland , 16 93 ; W .

Windsor , 16 93 ; B . Lord , 2184 , and several other brethren , nearly 50 being present . After the substantial supper had been disposed of , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave the first toast of the evening , which was duly honoured . After the usual musical response had been given ,

The toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was heartily received . In a few words , but well to the point , the W . M . spoke of the grand qualities of his Royal Highness , and told those present who were now eligible to attend Grand Lodge that they had something to look forward to , and also of the masterly

way in which his Royal Highness had installed his son as Grand Master of Berks a few weeks ago . The next toast was that of " The Zetland Lodge of Instruction , " which was well received , the W . M . telling the brethren of the great success of the lodge from the

very beginning . During the year there had been over 40 joining members , and the average number of attendances had been 18 . It was very pleasing and encouraging to a Preceptor to find he was appreciated in that manner .

After some good songs by Bros . E . Loder , Goldfinch , Ward , Simon , and Styles , The S . W . gave the next toast , which he called the toast of the evening . In a few kindly remarks he spoke of the high esteem in which Bro . E . C . Mulvey , their Preceptor , was held by the brethren , not only of that

lodge of instruction , but in others of which he was Preceptor . In the lodge of instruction he imparted the knowledge that was required in a quiet way , so that the members felt at their ease , and therefore learnt all the quicker . Bro . E . C . MULVEY , in response , thanked the S . W .

for his kindly remarks , and said he should be only too pleased to stay as their Preceptor for many years to come . At the same time it was really the members that made the meetings a success , coming up on all occasions to support him in such goodly numbers . As Bro . Stretch , S . W ., had said , he always endeavoured

to give instruction without being offensive . Not to force it on the members , but to gradually lead them on , so as to give them confidence , and he felt that was the great aim a Preceptor should have in view . " The Treasurer and Secretary" being thenexttoast on the programme , the W . M . spoke in feeling terms of the absence of one of their old members , Bro . C .

Sheppard , P . M ., Treasurer , who has had great trouble lately by the dangerous illness of his daughter , and he felt sure that if it had been at all possible he would have been at his post on such an occasion as the present . The Secretary , the W . M . said , was well known by all the members of the lodge of instruction . He was a kind , genial , and clever brother , not only in the ritual , but as Secretary of the lodge , and it was in

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a great measure due to the hard work of Bro . J . P . Pointer that that meeting was such a success . Bro . J . P . Pointer had also presided for them at the piano , and after what the brethren had seen they must certainl y call him a jolly good fellow . Bro . J . P . POINTER , responding for the Treasurer and

Secretary , said that all present were sorry at the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . Sheppard , and he knew that if it had been possible he would have been with them to reply for himself . On behalf of the Secretary he told the brethren that it was really a

labour of love for him to attend every Monday evening . When he was there he always found real peace and harmony in the lodge with intellectual enjoyment , and he felt proud in being the Secretary of such a lodge as the Zetland .

The toast of " The Visitors" was then given , and well received by the brethren . There were only two visitors present , the number of tickets being limited , so many of the members wishing to be present . The toast was replied to by both visitors .

The W . M . then referred to the Benevolent Fund of the lodge of instruction , and spoke of the great good that lodges of instruction had rendered to the three Masonic Charities . He also stated that he had placed his name as a Steward lor the Boys' Institution , and hoped that the brethren would support him .

A very jovial evening was brought to a close by a general vote of thanks to the Preceptor , Secretary , and executive officers of the lodge of instruction . Very great thanks were also due to those brethren who had delighted the brethren with such good songs and recitations .

County Of London Sessions.

COUNTY OF LONDON SESSIONS .

The Trustees of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls appealed against the assessment of their school and grounds in the parish of St . Mary , Battersea . Mr . Poland , Q . C . and Mr . Ryde were for the appellants ; Mr . Lyon and Mr . - Earle for the respondents , the Wandsworth and Clapham Union . The appellants

were the Trustees of an Institution founded in 1788 for the education ot girls , who , being the daughters of Freemasons , were in distressed circumstances . The oldest part of the present buildings , which are on Wandsworth Common , not far from Clapham Junction Station , WdS erected in 18 ^ 1 , and additions had been

made from time to time , adjoining land being bought for the purpose , as the necessities of the Institution required . New buildings are still being erected , and when they are finished , the school , which now has 264 pupils , will be able to accommodate 300 . The amount spent in the land occupied by the school , pi tygrounds , & c , has

been , £ 18 , 341 , and in building ^ 71 , 000 . in the list of May , 1890 , the gross value was ^ " 2500 and the rateable ^ 2100 , and , the parties agreeing that the new buildings , which will be finished in March , should be included , these figures were increased to . £ 3720 gross and ^ 3100 . Against this assessment the appeal

was brought , the appellants claiming to have the gross value reduced to £ iSoo and the rateable to ^ 1500 . On their behalf it was urged that the cost of the buildings and land was not a tair criterion , inasmuch as the buildings were more ornamental than was necessary , and had cost more and were less convenient than if

they had been built all at one time ; and , further , that the appellants had sometimes been compelled to pay exorbitant prices for the land which they had to buy . Mr . Hunt and Mr . E . R yde , surveyors , gave evidence to the effect that the buildings would be unsuitable for any purpose other than that for which they were

now used , and that , if they were to let , it would De hard to obtain a tenant for them . On the other hand , Mr . Pilditch and Mr . Chadwick , surveyors , who were called by Mr . Lyon in support of his contention that land was very valuable in this nei ghbourhood , and tnat the

premises were well suited to the needs of an institution of this nature , estimated the value of the property at a sum larger than that at which it was now assessed . The Court reduced the gross value to , £ 3300 and the rateable value to £ 2755 . These figures would include the new buildings . No order was made as to costs .

Craft Abroad.

Craft Abroad .

MALTA . St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 349 ) . — One of the most impressive ceremonies which have ever been performed in the lodge was the installation on Saturday evening , the 31 st ult . _ , of Bro . G . ^ O . Carr as VV . M . for the enduing- year . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Wishart in a most able manner , and the new and deservedly

respected Master took his chair amidst the warmest wishes of the brethren , who recognise in him the right man in the right place . Bro . Col . M . Ramsay , Dist . G . M ., occupied a chair on the right of the W . M ., and the l . P . M ., Bro . Hughes , resuming the left , after a most successful year of

office . There were also present Bros . Bedford , P . G . C ; Captain Weston , and others , besides a very large g-eneral assembly . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony , the brethren sat down to a capital supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and responded to with

enthu-. " The Health of the Malta Masonic Charities" was proposed by the D . G . M . in a most interesting address , in which he detailed the good work being done by the Association , which he has now worked up to a very prosperous condition . The first annual report is looked forward to with much interest .