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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
of which every brother would have due notice . AlUhc motion proposed was to give power to the Board of Management to entertain negotiations for the realisation of the estate of the Institution . Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , Grand Treasurer , seconded the motion . Bro . STANLEY ] . A TTENHOROUGH objected . Before they were asked to approve of a scheme they should have some details as to its cost , the cost of the site , and also of thc erection of the ncw building . They had sunk over £ 100 , 000 in Wood Green , and it would only realise about £ 25 , 000 .
The CHAIRMAN * said he must ask Bro . Attenborough not to say anything of that kind , because they were not told anything of the sort . The Board of Management were not going to part with the property at Wood Green for that sum .
Bro . ATTENBOROUGH did not suggest that they would . But it had been suggested that only from £ 20 , 000 to £ 25 , 000 could be got for it . They were asked whether they were prepared to sanction a scheme without further consideration . Before doing so the Board should report to the Quarterly Court what the cost of new property would be—what would be the price of the land , and the best mode of realising the present site . They had
valuable property at Wood Green , and ought not to throw it away . They were asked to endorse the Earl of Lathom ' s suggestion . If they did they would sink £ 60 , 000 of the capital of the Institution . Many brethren thought the Institution was very well situated at Wood Green ! If they were asked to sacrifice just a few thousand pounds he would not object . Hc thought the Court ought to be asked to say offhand whether it was desirable to realise the site . He proposed the following amendment :
That , in view of the suggestion to change the site of the Institution made by the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , at the last Festival , this Court instructs the Board of Management of the Institution to make enquiry into and obtain full information upon the following matters : ( 1 ) The cost of the present site and the buildings erected thereon and their present value .
( 2 ) The position most suitable for the situation of the Institution ( if moved ) , the nnmber of acres of land required , and the approximate cost price per acre of such land . ( 3 ) The accommodation to be provided in the new Institution , the number of boys such Institution should be built to contain , the best plan for same , and the estimated cost
( rt ) of the new buildings and premises complete ; (/>) ol the fittings , furniture , Sec ., complete ; and ( 4 ) The best way ( rt ) to realise the present site and the buildings erected thereon , and ( A ) to obtain the necessary funds to carry the suggested change into effect .
And to report thereon at the next Quarterly Court , or , if necessary , to a Special Court . He had no hesitation in saying that the new scheme would cost a very considerable sum of money . Where was it to come from ? The Board of Management should enquire into the matter and report to the Court upon it .
Bro . W . A . S'TRRAH seconded the amendment . The buildings had cost over £ 100 , 000 , ancl as far as he could see they were to a very considerable extent suitable . Very recently alterations had been made which had given increased facilities for the education of the boys ; they had now good class-rooms , and everything was on a sound basis . If that was the case why should they sell the property for a mere nominal sum , simply for thc purpose of erectingothcr buildings further away . They must remember it would
not only be the purchase of the site , but the cost of erecting new buildings on that site . Hc thought , alter the generous response to the appeal made to the brethren last year , when so much money was got , it would be very wrong to sell the property for a small sum , and build a ncw School in another p lace . He asked all members of the Board of Management , although he was a member himself , and disagreed with many of his colleagues on this point , to reconsider the subject and not commit themselves to this dangerous experiment .
Bro . J * BODENHAM said this was entirely a provisional proposition . The matter would have lobe submitted to a Quarterly Court at a future lime when they were in full possession of information obtained in answer lo enquiries . Thc result of enquiries might be that they could not get a site for the property , and that it would be better to stay where they were . They hoped to get a reasonable offer , and then they could go forward with the
scheme . There was no scheme now before them , but he certainly thought they should now instruct the Committee to ascertain whether this was a practical question . It was not desirable that this question of removal should be hanging over them indefinitely . Let them see whether it was possible to get any reasonable figure , and without great sacrifice to dispose of the present site .
The Cu URMAX said they had no intention of disposing of this splendid building until they could get a good price . They should not think of going away until they had got enough by the sale of onc to purchase another that would be an ornament to the Order in some other part of the country where iv would be for thc benefit of the boys , 'lhe motion before the brethren was
only preliminary : ( hey should do nothing without the full consent of the Quarterly Court . They were not going to part with their present property lor £ 25 , 000 . The *} ' would get business men to help them , and if thc scheme was not good enough , they would not lay it before thc brethren . 'The inolion was carried .
On ( he motion of Bro . HENRY . SMITH , seconded by Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , Bro . George Plucknett was unanimousl y re-elected Treasurer of thc Institution . The following brethren were elected the Council : Bros . Geo . Adamson , W . B . Blackiriur , John French , Charles Greenwood , I ) . Jacobs , R . T . Redfearn , Walter Martin , H . Stimson , II . Webb , F . R . Farrow , Geo , Cook , and W . J . Rowe .
The following brethren were elected to ( ill the vacancies on thc Board of Management , caused by the retirement of the five London and five provincial representatives as required by the laws of thc Institution : London — Bros . | . J . 'Thomas , Edward Terry , William Masters , J . D . Langton ,
Thos . Hastings Miller . Provincial—Bros . Oliver Papworth , Charles E . Keyser , Richard Clowes , George Corbie , and Charles K . Benson . Scrutineers having been appointed , ( lie Court proceeded to elect 22 boys out of an approved list of 37 candidates . The names of thc successful candidates will be found in our advertisement columns . Voles of ( hanks ( o ( hc Scrutineers ancl ( he Chairman of ( he clay closed the proceedings .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Warwickshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WARWICKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , There were present—Comps . the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , G . Supt . ; J . T . Collins , P . G . H . ; E Worrall , P . G . L ; F . G . Swinden , P . G . S . E . ; T . Parkins , P . G . S . N . ; C . F ,
Rowe , P . G . Treas . ; J . H . Hawkes , P . G . P . S . ; T . R . Arter , P . ist A . G . S . ; VV . G Hills , P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; A . G . Chamberlain , F . G . S . B . ; J . Cooper , P . G . D . C . ; D Simms , P . A . G . D . C ; G . Beech , P . G . D . C . England ; Fenn , Wood , Archer Thomas , Rooker , Denne , Fridlander , Bladon , Tolladay , Shread , Cole , Harcourt , Chamberlain , Lawrence , Shackleford , Harris , Short , Price , Bate , Gordon , Adams | A . Pearsall , Gay , Gaunt , Birkmire , and others .
The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the circular convening the convocation was read , and the rolls of Provincial Grand Officers and the chapters were called . The draft by-laws of Provincial Grand Chapter were submitted , and Comp . Rev . TREVOR PARKINS , P . G . S . N ., moved , and Comp . W . G . Hir . r . s , P . ist A . G . S ., seconded , that the same be adopted , when approved by the Grand Chapter of England .
The Grand Superintendent , Lord Leigh , presented to Comp . ft , Worrall , Prov . G . J ., the testimonial ( a very handsome sterling silver fruit dish ) which had been subscribed for by the companions of Warwickshire in acknowledgment of the services rendered by him to Royal Arch Masonry during the period of 25 years .
Comp . WORRALL , Prov . G . J ., then stated hc could not find words adequately to express his thanks to the companions for the handsome present . It was tenfold more that its intrinsic value as showing the fraternal regard of the companions . That would ever remain a red-letter day in his life . While feeling a pang at leaving the office , it was in some way compensated for by the very kind manner in which Lord Leigh had addressed him when making the presentation , and the applause with which those remarks hatl
been endorsed by the companions , which showed the truly Masonic feeling was such as he had met with during the 25 years from all the brethren . Before sitting down he must congratulate the province on thc appointment of Comp . F . G . Swinden as his successor . His energy and truly Masonic capabilities were such that he would transact the duties of the office with credit to himself and advantage to the province . Prov . Grand Chapter was then closed .
Bro . E . Worrall was initiated in 1862 in the Temperance I . odge , No . 739 , and the year following assisted in founding the Bedford Lodge , No . 925 , of which in 1865 he was elected and installed W . M . In 1884 he was a founder of the Masefield Lodge , No . 2034 , and was installed W . M . in iSyu . In 1 S 6 9 his services were recognised by his appointment to thc office of Prov . G . D . C , and in 1876 he received the more important post of Prov .
G . W . In thc Royal Arch hc is a P . Z . of the Howe , Trinity , and Wkington Chapters , and having served as Prov . G . S . E . for about 25 years , was last year installed as Prov . G . ] . He introduced the Mark Degree into Staffordshire and Warwickshire " , has been W . M . Bedford Mark I . odge , and Grand Standard Bearer of the Mark Grand I . odge . In addition he is a Life Governor of the three Institutions , and has served five Stewardships in their behalf .
Masonic Instruction.
MASONIC INSTRUCTION .
In Pennsylvania , the only authority on Masonic work is the R . W . Grand Master . While he is the only authority , yet it is his prerogative , and he docs frequently commission others , who in his judgment are competent to teach thc work as authorised by him . This has become a necessity , for with
over 400 lodges in ( he jurisdiction under his general supervision , 64 of which are in the city of Philadelphia , and under his immediate and special supervision , it i . s impossible for him to devote time sufficient to personally instruct thc officers and members who arc desirous of accuracy in the
authorised work ; hence the endorsement of the Temple School of Instruction , where the work as authorised by the Grand Master is correctly taug ht . In the country it is somewhat different , for the 337 lodges there are located in 3 6 districts , each presided over by a D . D . G . M ., who is ( hc immediate representative of the Grand Master , and whose duty it is to visit the lodges
in their respective districts- inspect the work , correct errors and impa " ins ( ruction in the work as authorised by the Grand Master , if circumstance * , require it . In consequence of some of the districts covering so much territory , and the D . D . G . M . ' s being unable to devote lime enough from their business , etc ., to give the proper instruction in thc work , the Grand Master direct- *
and commissions Bro . Wm . A . Sinn , Inspector of thc Work , and Bros . Richard M . Johnson , Principal , and VVm . B . Joslyn , Instructor in l Temple School , to go into the different districts to instruct ofln'C 1 " and members who are desirous of becoming proficient in thc correct work . By this judicious system the work is rapidly approaching uniformity throug h-
out the entire jurisdiction . Years ago this was not so , for lodges receiving their instruction from the same school ( unauthorised and now extinct ) , " " same Grand Master , or some self-constiluted instructor , and all claiming render the work correctly as they received it , yet no two performing it anWi led the Grand Officers a number of to determine a iinifoi *' " * > 1 nnj vyiiiwi ! ti -j i iiiiiiiiii | ti »¦
years ago upon " > - " mv * v _ * < -. *» <* . IIUIUUI *» JI y v *« . ** £ \ J * - * * u * -LV * * Jv *« - » . of the work . Their first effort was to determine what was the origin " 1 ' ' ' true work , and weed out all innovations and attempted embellishments ) individual brethren . Their next effort was to have the work , thus p » S from all excrescencestaught and performed in each and lodge "'
, every jurisdiction of Pennsylvania . This was a stupendous and laudable un taking , but they have engaged in it heart and hand , and with such unani ' ; that in a comparatively short time almost universal success has croi * > their efforts .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
of which every brother would have due notice . AlUhc motion proposed was to give power to the Board of Management to entertain negotiations for the realisation of the estate of the Institution . Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , Grand Treasurer , seconded the motion . Bro . STANLEY ] . A TTENHOROUGH objected . Before they were asked to approve of a scheme they should have some details as to its cost , the cost of the site , and also of thc erection of the ncw building . They had sunk over £ 100 , 000 in Wood Green , and it would only realise about £ 25 , 000 .
The CHAIRMAN * said he must ask Bro . Attenborough not to say anything of that kind , because they were not told anything of the sort . The Board of Management were not going to part with the property at Wood Green for that sum .
Bro . ATTENBOROUGH did not suggest that they would . But it had been suggested that only from £ 20 , 000 to £ 25 , 000 could be got for it . They were asked whether they were prepared to sanction a scheme without further consideration . Before doing so the Board should report to the Quarterly Court what the cost of new property would be—what would be the price of the land , and the best mode of realising the present site . They had
valuable property at Wood Green , and ought not to throw it away . They were asked to endorse the Earl of Lathom ' s suggestion . If they did they would sink £ 60 , 000 of the capital of the Institution . Many brethren thought the Institution was very well situated at Wood Green ! If they were asked to sacrifice just a few thousand pounds he would not object . Hc thought the Court ought to be asked to say offhand whether it was desirable to realise the site . He proposed the following amendment :
That , in view of the suggestion to change the site of the Institution made by the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , at the last Festival , this Court instructs the Board of Management of the Institution to make enquiry into and obtain full information upon the following matters : ( 1 ) The cost of the present site and the buildings erected thereon and their present value .
( 2 ) The position most suitable for the situation of the Institution ( if moved ) , the nnmber of acres of land required , and the approximate cost price per acre of such land . ( 3 ) The accommodation to be provided in the new Institution , the number of boys such Institution should be built to contain , the best plan for same , and the estimated cost
( rt ) of the new buildings and premises complete ; (/>) ol the fittings , furniture , Sec ., complete ; and ( 4 ) The best way ( rt ) to realise the present site and the buildings erected thereon , and ( A ) to obtain the necessary funds to carry the suggested change into effect .
And to report thereon at the next Quarterly Court , or , if necessary , to a Special Court . He had no hesitation in saying that the new scheme would cost a very considerable sum of money . Where was it to come from ? The Board of Management should enquire into the matter and report to the Court upon it .
Bro . W . A . S'TRRAH seconded the amendment . The buildings had cost over £ 100 , 000 , ancl as far as he could see they were to a very considerable extent suitable . Very recently alterations had been made which had given increased facilities for the education of the boys ; they had now good class-rooms , and everything was on a sound basis . If that was the case why should they sell the property for a mere nominal sum , simply for thc purpose of erectingothcr buildings further away . They must remember it would
not only be the purchase of the site , but the cost of erecting new buildings on that site . Hc thought , alter the generous response to the appeal made to the brethren last year , when so much money was got , it would be very wrong to sell the property for a small sum , and build a ncw School in another p lace . He asked all members of the Board of Management , although he was a member himself , and disagreed with many of his colleagues on this point , to reconsider the subject and not commit themselves to this dangerous experiment .
Bro . J * BODENHAM said this was entirely a provisional proposition . The matter would have lobe submitted to a Quarterly Court at a future lime when they were in full possession of information obtained in answer lo enquiries . Thc result of enquiries might be that they could not get a site for the property , and that it would be better to stay where they were . They hoped to get a reasonable offer , and then they could go forward with the
scheme . There was no scheme now before them , but he certainly thought they should now instruct the Committee to ascertain whether this was a practical question . It was not desirable that this question of removal should be hanging over them indefinitely . Let them see whether it was possible to get any reasonable figure , and without great sacrifice to dispose of the present site .
The Cu URMAX said they had no intention of disposing of this splendid building until they could get a good price . They should not think of going away until they had got enough by the sale of onc to purchase another that would be an ornament to the Order in some other part of the country where iv would be for thc benefit of the boys , 'lhe motion before the brethren was
only preliminary : ( hey should do nothing without the full consent of the Quarterly Court . They were not going to part with their present property lor £ 25 , 000 . The *} ' would get business men to help them , and if thc scheme was not good enough , they would not lay it before thc brethren . 'The inolion was carried .
On ( he motion of Bro . HENRY . SMITH , seconded by Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , Bro . George Plucknett was unanimousl y re-elected Treasurer of thc Institution . The following brethren were elected the Council : Bros . Geo . Adamson , W . B . Blackiriur , John French , Charles Greenwood , I ) . Jacobs , R . T . Redfearn , Walter Martin , H . Stimson , II . Webb , F . R . Farrow , Geo , Cook , and W . J . Rowe .
The following brethren were elected to ( ill the vacancies on thc Board of Management , caused by the retirement of the five London and five provincial representatives as required by the laws of thc Institution : London — Bros . | . J . 'Thomas , Edward Terry , William Masters , J . D . Langton ,
Thos . Hastings Miller . Provincial—Bros . Oliver Papworth , Charles E . Keyser , Richard Clowes , George Corbie , and Charles K . Benson . Scrutineers having been appointed , ( lie Court proceeded to elect 22 boys out of an approved list of 37 candidates . The names of thc successful candidates will be found in our advertisement columns . Voles of ( hanks ( o ( hc Scrutineers ancl ( he Chairman of ( he clay closed the proceedings .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Warwickshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WARWICKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , There were present—Comps . the Right Hon . Lord Leigh , G . Supt . ; J . T . Collins , P . G . H . ; E Worrall , P . G . L ; F . G . Swinden , P . G . S . E . ; T . Parkins , P . G . S . N . ; C . F ,
Rowe , P . G . Treas . ; J . H . Hawkes , P . G . P . S . ; T . R . Arter , P . ist A . G . S . ; VV . G Hills , P . 2 nd A . G . S . ; A . G . Chamberlain , F . G . S . B . ; J . Cooper , P . G . D . C . ; D Simms , P . A . G . D . C ; G . Beech , P . G . D . C . England ; Fenn , Wood , Archer Thomas , Rooker , Denne , Fridlander , Bladon , Tolladay , Shread , Cole , Harcourt , Chamberlain , Lawrence , Shackleford , Harris , Short , Price , Bate , Gordon , Adams | A . Pearsall , Gay , Gaunt , Birkmire , and others .
The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the circular convening the convocation was read , and the rolls of Provincial Grand Officers and the chapters were called . The draft by-laws of Provincial Grand Chapter were submitted , and Comp . Rev . TREVOR PARKINS , P . G . S . N ., moved , and Comp . W . G . Hir . r . s , P . ist A . G . S ., seconded , that the same be adopted , when approved by the Grand Chapter of England .
The Grand Superintendent , Lord Leigh , presented to Comp . ft , Worrall , Prov . G . J ., the testimonial ( a very handsome sterling silver fruit dish ) which had been subscribed for by the companions of Warwickshire in acknowledgment of the services rendered by him to Royal Arch Masonry during the period of 25 years .
Comp . WORRALL , Prov . G . J ., then stated hc could not find words adequately to express his thanks to the companions for the handsome present . It was tenfold more that its intrinsic value as showing the fraternal regard of the companions . That would ever remain a red-letter day in his life . While feeling a pang at leaving the office , it was in some way compensated for by the very kind manner in which Lord Leigh had addressed him when making the presentation , and the applause with which those remarks hatl
been endorsed by the companions , which showed the truly Masonic feeling was such as he had met with during the 25 years from all the brethren . Before sitting down he must congratulate the province on thc appointment of Comp . F . G . Swinden as his successor . His energy and truly Masonic capabilities were such that he would transact the duties of the office with credit to himself and advantage to the province . Prov . Grand Chapter was then closed .
Bro . E . Worrall was initiated in 1862 in the Temperance I . odge , No . 739 , and the year following assisted in founding the Bedford Lodge , No . 925 , of which in 1865 he was elected and installed W . M . In 1884 he was a founder of the Masefield Lodge , No . 2034 , and was installed W . M . in iSyu . In 1 S 6 9 his services were recognised by his appointment to thc office of Prov . G . D . C , and in 1876 he received the more important post of Prov .
G . W . In thc Royal Arch hc is a P . Z . of the Howe , Trinity , and Wkington Chapters , and having served as Prov . G . S . E . for about 25 years , was last year installed as Prov . G . ] . He introduced the Mark Degree into Staffordshire and Warwickshire " , has been W . M . Bedford Mark I . odge , and Grand Standard Bearer of the Mark Grand I . odge . In addition he is a Life Governor of the three Institutions , and has served five Stewardships in their behalf .
Masonic Instruction.
MASONIC INSTRUCTION .
In Pennsylvania , the only authority on Masonic work is the R . W . Grand Master . While he is the only authority , yet it is his prerogative , and he docs frequently commission others , who in his judgment are competent to teach thc work as authorised by him . This has become a necessity , for with
over 400 lodges in ( he jurisdiction under his general supervision , 64 of which are in the city of Philadelphia , and under his immediate and special supervision , it i . s impossible for him to devote time sufficient to personally instruct thc officers and members who arc desirous of accuracy in the
authorised work ; hence the endorsement of the Temple School of Instruction , where the work as authorised by the Grand Master is correctly taug ht . In the country it is somewhat different , for the 337 lodges there are located in 3 6 districts , each presided over by a D . D . G . M ., who is ( hc immediate representative of the Grand Master , and whose duty it is to visit the lodges
in their respective districts- inspect the work , correct errors and impa " ins ( ruction in the work as authorised by the Grand Master , if circumstance * , require it . In consequence of some of the districts covering so much territory , and the D . D . G . M . ' s being unable to devote lime enough from their business , etc ., to give the proper instruction in thc work , the Grand Master direct- *
and commissions Bro . Wm . A . Sinn , Inspector of thc Work , and Bros . Richard M . Johnson , Principal , and VVm . B . Joslyn , Instructor in l Temple School , to go into the different districts to instruct ofln'C 1 " and members who are desirous of becoming proficient in thc correct work . By this judicious system the work is rapidly approaching uniformity throug h-
out the entire jurisdiction . Years ago this was not so , for lodges receiving their instruction from the same school ( unauthorised and now extinct ) , " " same Grand Master , or some self-constiluted instructor , and all claiming render the work correctly as they received it , yet no two performing it anWi led the Grand Officers a number of to determine a iinifoi *' " * > 1 nnj vyiiiwi ! ti -j i iiiiiiiiii | ti »¦
years ago upon " > - " mv * v _ * < -. *» <* . IIUIUUI *» JI y v *« . ** £ \ J * - * * u * -LV * * Jv *« - » . of the work . Their first effort was to determine what was the origin " 1 ' ' ' true work , and weed out all innovations and attempted embellishments ) individual brethren . Their next effort was to have the work , thus p » S from all excrescencestaught and performed in each and lodge "'
, every jurisdiction of Pennsylvania . This was a stupendous and laudable un taking , but they have engaged in it heart and hand , and with such unani ' ; that in a comparatively short time almost universal success has croi * > their efforts .