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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . ELECTION OF SECRETARY . To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS . Committee Rooms , Evershot , Dorchester . BRO . BASKETT'S COMMITTEE wish to express their thanks for the very numerous and influential promises alread y received , and to ask any other Brethren and Voters who are willing to support BRO . BASKETT to send in their names as soon as possible to W . DOUGLAS DUGDALE , 17 th December , 1889 . Hon . Sec .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS . BRETHRF . N desirous of supporting the Candidature of BRO . ALFRED CRAVEN GREENWOOD , Assist . Prov . Grand Secretary , Surrey , in the event of a vacancy in the Secretaryship , are respectfully solicited to forward their Names to Bro . CHARLES GREKNWOOD , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Prov . Grand Secretary , Surrey , 12 Serjeant's Inn , Temple , E . C .

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THEfriendsofBro . EDWIN STORR , P . M ., & c , will kindly note that in the event of a vacancy he will be a Candidate for the Secretaryship of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Robey Villa , Hornsey , N . February 19 th .

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SECOND APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION . MAY ELECTION , 1 S 90 . TO THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES , WEST HILL , PUTNEY HEATH . Your VOTES and INTEREST are earnestly solicted on behalf of MARY LOUISA BRIND , SINGLE , AGED 50 , Who is suffering from Chronic Rheumatic Arthritis . This has reduced her completely helpless and unable to walk or even stand for 31 years . She has been supported by her father ( aged 74 , who now lies in a hopeless condition ) , and she will be entirely without means at his death . Applicant has a twin sister , who has been similarly afflicted for the last four years . The father has been for 40 years in business in the City of London , and in good circumstances , but all has been lost through illness and misfortune . This sad and deserving case is strongly recommended by Sir Hiixuv PEEK , Bavt ., 20 , Eastclicap , E . C . •major G . E . BAKES , M . P ., 02 & 03 , Mark-lane , E . G ., and Chestnut House , Plaistow , E . * C . G . EDMONDS , Esq ., L . lt . C . P . Lon ., M . R . C . S . Eng ., 88 , Bolliiigbrokc-grove , Wandsworth-commou , S . W . Rev . THOMAS D . C . "MOUSE , LL . D ., Vicar of Christ Church , Nowgate-strcot , E . C . Kev . R . WmrnNGTOx * , M . A ., Rector of St . Petcr ' s-unon-Conihill , E . G ., and Prebendary ot St . Paul ' s . ? Key . R . W . B . MAKSII , M . A ., late Vicur of Plaistow , E ., Aldliui-o ' -road , IlEord , Essex . * Rev . E . P . Hi : > -i ) F , i-so > - , 10 , Park-road , Plaistow , E . T . B . GUOSBY , Esq ., M . D ., F . R . C . S ., 13 , Fenehui-ch-street , E . G . V . CLARK , Esq ., M . R . C . S ., Vi , I ' eucluivcU-stveet , E . C . , L L . SAYEII , Est-., C . C , i , Lower Thames-street , E . G . *\ V . READ , Esq ., 14 , St . Mary-at-Hill , E . G . GEOHGE KENMNG , Esq ., Upper Sydenham , S . E . Proxies will be thankfully received by those marked * The friends of MARY LOUISA BRIND take this opportunity of thanking all those Subscribers who so kindly supported her at the last Election , and earnestly appeal for their assistance again in May next . Applicant ' s Father is now deceased . This renders the case more distressing .

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THE ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS , EARLSWOOD , RED HILL , SURREY . THIRD APPLICATION . TO THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS . Your VOTES and INTEREST are earnestly asked for EDITH CHARLOTTE MOORE , Aged 7 Years , One of Four Children , daughter of E . H . MOORE ; who , as the result of a serious illness , has become a Candidate for the above Institution . The Case is strongly recommended by—Rev . J . THOMAS , The Vicarage , Wood Green . Rov . Dr . SAVAGE , It , Park-avenue , Wood Green . Mr . GEOHGE KEXNIXG , Little Britain , E . C . Proxies will be gladly received by the above , or by E . H . Mooi-u , !) , Nightingale Villas , "Nightingale Road , Wood Green .

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A PRESENTATION Past Master's Jewel was lost at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The owner will be much obliged if the finder will kindly leave it with the Editor of the Freemason , Great Queen-street .

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A CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE ( P . M ., P . Z ., P . M . W . S . Rose Croix ) , Professor of Latin , "The College , " South Kensington , is open to Engagements at Literary Institutions , Schools , & c , to deliver his popular Lecture on " Paris and the Exhibition , 188 9 " ( from Notes taken during a personal visit ) , profusely illustrated with Dissolving Views of the chief objects of interest . The Lecturer will be assisted b y a well-known Musical Entertainer . —Address , F . D ., 62 , Lancaster-road , Notting-hill , W .

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HARMONIUM FOR SALE—In solid Oak Case , by Christophe and Etienne ; 15 stops ; in good condition •suitable for a Masonic Lodge , Chapel , or Concert Room . Original cost 32 guineas . Any reasonable offer will be taken . —Apply , 1 S 2 , Ebury-st ., Pimlico , S-W .

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Just Published , Price 2 s . nett . FREEMASON'S HYMN . —THE MYSTIC TIE . Words and Music composed by F . J . STEIN . London : GEORGE KENNING , 16 & I 6 A , Gt . Queen-st .

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Price 2 s . 6 d . —Fifth Edition . GEORGE KENNIN G'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF MASONIC CLOTHING AND JEWELS . 3 S 9 Illustrations .

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Price 3 s . T ET'S RALLY ROUND THE J—/ STANDARD , a Red Cross Song , composed by H . PARKER ; Words by R . W . LITTLE . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .

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Price Js 6 d . A HANDY BOOK to the Study of the ENGRAVED , PRINTED , and MANUSCRIPT LISTS OF LODGES of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England ( "Moderns" and "Ancients" ) from 1723 to 1 S 14 , with an Appendix and Valuable Statistical Tables . By Bro . JOHN LANE , F . C . A ., P . M . 1402 , Past Senior Grand Warden of Iowa , Past Prov . Grand Registrar of Devonshire , & c , & c , & c , Author of " Masonic Records , 1717-1 SS 6 , " "Masters' Lodges , " & c , & c , and dedicated to Bro . WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN , P . S . G . D . England . London : GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., W . C .

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Price % s . HISTORY OF THE APOLLO LODGE , YORK , in relation to Craft and Royal Arch Masonry ; with Brief Sketches of its Local Predecessors and Contemporaries ; the "Grand Lodge of All England " ( York Masons ); the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and various Lodges from 1705 to 1805 . By WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN , Author of "Origin of the English Riteof Freemasonry , " & c . With valuable Appendices . London : GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., W . C .

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Now ready , price 2 s . 6 d ., N OTES ON THE CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION , by H . SADLER , P . M ., P . Z ., Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " with a Masonic Biography , Portrait , and Autograph of SIR ALBERT W . WOODS , C . B ., Garter King of Arms , Past Grand Warden of England and Grand Director of Ceremonies . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .

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Now ready , price _ s ., Cloth Gilt , THE ENGRAVED LIST OF REGULAR LODGES for A . D . 1734 , in facsimile , with an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England ; Past Senior Grand Warden of Iowa ; P . Prov . S . G . W . and P . Prov . G . Sec . of Cornwall ; & c , Sic , 81 c . GEORGE KENNING , 16 , Great Queen-st ., London , W . C .

To Correspondents.

To Correspondents .

The following communications unavoidably stand over : CRAFT—Adam ' s Lodge , No . 15 S ; Cambrian Lodg * e , No . 3 G 4 ; Zetland-in-the-East Lodge , No . 50 S ; Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 ; Southgate Lodge , No . 1950 ; Ardwick Lodge , No . 21 S 5 ; and Perak Jubilee Lodge , No . 2225 Consecration of the Cyclist Chapter , No . 2246 . Laying a Memorial Stone at Grahamstown , South Africa .

BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Boletin Oficial , " "The Tyler , " " Proceedings of the Grand Council of Koyal and Select Masters of Massachusetts , " " The Trestle Board , " " Keystone , " " Proccdings of tlie District Grand Lodge of Northern China , lSoo , " "Masonic Review , " "New

Zealand Craftsman , " " Madras Masonic Review , " " Canadian Craftsman , " " * ' Liberal Freemason , " " Die Bauhutte , " " Voice of Masonry , " " Masonic Chronicle , " and " Proceedings of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Massachusetts and Rhode Island . "

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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

The consecration of the Grafton Lodge , No . 2347 , at Blanchard ' s , on Wednesday last , was in every respect a most interesting event , whether considered from the point of view of faultless ritual , the artistic surroundings , or the Masonic attainments of those who

took part in the proceedings . With the Grand Secretary as the Installing Master , Bros . Sir John B . Monckton and T . Fenn in the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs , and Bro . C . F . Matier as the first W . M . there was

little chance for the keenest critic to detect a flaw . To the Secretary , Bro . A . R . Carter , the lodge is largely indebted for the absolute perfection of the arrangements . We shall give a report in our next .

Masonic Notes.

The Prince of Wales Lodge , although it reached its centenary in 1887 , has only just now celebrated the event , the reason being that the presence of the Grand Master , who is the perpetual W . M ., could not be

secured at an earlier date . Arrangements were made for the meeting to be held at the Hotel Metropole yesterday ( Thursday ) , and his Royal Hig hness occupied the chair in propria persona .

* * * Membership of this lodge is , as may be supposed , " highly prized among Masons , " and many of the leading Masons of the day are on its roll of members . The Deputy Master for this year is Bro . John Aird , M . P .

* * * In reference to the notice which appeared in our last issue of the proposed Cornish lodge , we might add

that the duties of Secretary pro tem . have been undertaken by Bro . R . Greenwood , of 102 , Avondalesquare , S . E ., who will give any desired information to those interested in the proposal .

* * * The West Yorkshire lodges have already raised ^ 230 towards the Commutation Fund in lieu of a retiring pension to Bro . Binckes .

* * * In New Zealand there are eighty-five English lodges fifteen Irish , and forty-seven Scottish , in all one hundred and forty-seven . Of these twenty-one oppose a United Grand Lodge , and thirty-four have not decided .

* * * Bro . the Earl of Onslow has been solicited to accept the office of first Grand Master of New Zealand , but

has counselled delay for the purpose of securing unanimity . He rightly points to the action in South Australia , Victoria , and New South Wales as precedents with all the force of law .

* * * We are pleased to hear that Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., has been re-elected M . W . G . M . of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria for a further year . This

distinguished brother has played such an important part in Victorian Freemasonry for so many years , and is so well known as a wise and temperate ruler , that his continuance in the high office of M . W . Grand Master seems most desirable ; at all events , for some little time to come .

* * * It must not be supposed that the various Masonic Constitutions which have become one under his presidency are by any means as yet one in fact . There are no longer the English , Irish , Scotch , and Victorian

Constitutions , but the Victorian only . But the process of welding the four systems into one must necessarily be a work of time , and Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke has shown

himself so politic in his government of the United Grand Lodge , that to us , at all events , it appears as if his re-election to office for the next few years were a matter of necessity .

The Victorian Freemason is evidently of the same opinion , though it leaves its readers to draw such an inference for themselves . In speaking of the manner in which Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke has borne himself hitherto as Grand Master , it writes thus : "As the

representative of King Solomon , gavel in hand , ruling a deliberative assembl y in the form of a Grand Lodge , newly constituted of elements which have been for some years as distinct and separate as Mounts Macedon and the You Yangs , our M . W . G . M . has

surpassed the highest expectations . When the spirit of debate has been tending to break through its proper bounds , the gavel has been sounded , and the gentle reminder , given in a most gentlemanly manner , has assuaged the brewing storm . "

From this we infer that Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke is in his proper element as Grand Master , and how , considering how many difficult questions have yet to be settled in order to bring the several constituent parts of the

Victorian Masonic Constitution into harmonious working order , there can be little doubt that a change of Grand Masters for the present vvould be detrimental to the interests of the now United Grand Lodge .

However , as the announcement of his re-election —• indeed he was the only candidate put in nomination for the office—seems to have given universal satisfaction , we dare say we shall be in a position to speak of him as M . W . G . M . for the next few years . Well , we hope so , at all events .