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Analysis Of The Returns.
stance , with Bro . Elworthy as representative of the province generally and the Lodge Unanimity and Sincerity , No . 261 , Taunton , and Bro . Major T . Perkins , acting for Benevolent Lodge , No . 446 , Wells , being a trifle under £ 300 . In February it raised over £ 176 for the Benevolent ; in June , 1884 , over £ 64 for the Boys '; and between £ 71 and £ 72 for this Institution in
the preceding May . In February , 1884 , when the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Else , did duty as Steward for the province , the total of his list was in round figures £ 500 , while at Bro . Binckes ' s triumphant success in June , 1883 , the total was upwards of £ 357 . Such figures need no words of commendation .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) , With Bro . T . Y . Matthews acting as Steward on behalf of its 16 lodges , contributes the very appreciable sum of £ 200 , which is precisely what it contributed at the Boys' Festival in June , 1884 , with the same Bro . Matthews as Steward in charge of its interests , an intermediate £ 90 by way of keeping its hand in being the portion returned to the Benevolent in
February . Bro . Malthews ' s present total is £ 40 in excess of what the province raised for the Girls' Festival last year , but less by £ 30 than it gave our Boys in June 1883 . The material point , however , is not whether South Wales East has given a little more or a little less than usual , but that its assistance , when promised , is of a substantial character . The 27 lodges of STAFFORDSHIRE
Appear to have taken kindly to the appeals of its representative , Bro . W . H . Bailey , whose list presents the excellent total of 1 S 0 guineas ( £ 189 ) , while Bro . Charles Orton , acting independently , supplements with £ 26 5 s . This is a heavier return than it made last February , when Bros . T . Mount-Humphries and C . Graham gave in a joint list of £ 141 15 s . ; yet by no means so formidable as in June 1884 , when its three Stewards—the same
Bro . VV . H . Bailey being the most prominent—figured together for a fraction over £ 313 . It did well also both for the Girls and Benevolent last year , and better still at the Boys' Anniversary in 18 S 3 . In fact , without going further back than 1 SS 2 , when it distributed £ 616 among our Charities , we always find Staffordshire playing a worthy part among the contributing provinces .
SUFFOLK , With its 21 lodges comes next in order of sequence , and as Major Dods as representative of the province , opened the ball so successfully in February with close on £ 247 . Bro . Canova , as the Steward of the province generally , and Bro . Pratt , acting for the Stour Valley Lodge , No . 1224 , Sudbury , in particular , appear to have put their heads together with a view to seeing if
they could not surpass their worthy brother , even at his own game of compiling big lists , the result being a total of £ 300 lis . ; Bro . Canova ' s list amounting to £ 200 us . ; and Bro . Pratt ' s to £ 100 . These figures bring as within measureable distance of £ 550 for the present year . In 188 4 it distributed £ 606 , and in 1883 , £ 568 amongst our three Institutions ; its
total on Wednesday being as yet the highest during the years we have specified . Well , as we have said on previous occasions with reference to this very some province of Suffolk , good results may always be anticipated when there are good men and true at the helm . Five out of the 26 lodges on the roll of
SURREY Had Stewards to represent them on Wednesday , the responsibility of acting for St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 1046 , Farnham , being shared between Bros . C . Moody and G . F . Roumieu . Thus there were six representatives in all . the result of their joint labours being £ 148 8 s . In February , six brethren , acting for as many lodges , returned amongst them upwards of
£ 222 , Bro . Dr . Strong ' s list being only a few shillings less than £ 100 , while in June , 1884 , the returns amounted in the aggregate to £ 252 6 s . For some reason or other , the Girls' totals are below those which figure in the returns for the other Institutions , but this is probably the effect of chance . Surrey always makes a point of being represented , though the result may not always be as productive . Turning aside to the neighbouring Province of
SUSSEX . We find every one of its 25 lodges represented , the number of brethren doing duty as Stewards being 34 . The result ol this loyal support of R . W Bro . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., the Chairman of the day , is given in one sum as £ 1850 or somewhat more than an average of £ 74 per lodge . Our experience of what happens when the Grand Master of one
ol our provinces occupies the chair had led us to expect a large return on this occasion , but the total greatly surpasses our anticipations . VVe knew there were good men on the list of Stewards , such as Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Gerard Ford , of the Royal Clarence , No . 271 , Brighton , Bros . Major D'Albiac , Dr . Thomas Trollope , the Very Rev . Dean Cunit , Mark Grand Chaplain , and others , who would do all they
could in aiding their chief ' s advocacy of the Girls' School interests , and we are gratified beyond measure at finding the result of their efforts has been so beneficial . A total of , £ 1850 is indeed one of which the Chairman , his province , and the Craft generally have every reason to be proud , and our congratulations are none the less sincere because they are expressed in very lew words . In fact , in cases of this kind , the less said , perhaps the better . The consciousness of having acquitted oneself honourably in the
perlormance of a particular duty is after all the highest reward that is attainable , and it is impossible that our Sussex brethren could have shown gieaier zeal , or worked one with the other more harmoniously . Their achievement ol Wednesday will ever be regarded b y themselves with a just feeling of pride , and by their brother Masons elsewhere with a feeling of rcsiject . coupled with a desire to emulate them in similar good works . We regret to find that
WARWICKSHIRE , Though it has 30 lodges , had only one 01 them—the Emulation , No . 1163 , Birmingham—represented . The list is a good one , £ 74 15 , but we should like to see a greater amount of activity here . Its total in February for the Benevolent Festival was only a little in excess of £ 100 , and for the Boys ' School last year it raised no more than 70 guineas . We know Warwickshire can do well when it tries ; the question is , does it try often enough and to an extent worthy of its strength ?
WORCESTERSHIRE Is not strong numerically . It has but 12 lodges , but they work well together and with signal advantage , as a rule , to those for whom they put forth their powers . The total of £ 89 5 s . on Wednesday must not be looked upon as a criterion of its ability , the £ 171 it raised for the Benevolent in
February , the £ 201 in June last for the Boys , and the £ 328 for the same Institution in June , 1883 , being more in accordance with its usual appearance . However , it is a regular upholder of our Charities , Bro . A . F . Godson , its worthy D . P . G . M ., being an active brother and careful lo secure as much aid as possible for Institutions in which it is so much needed .
Analysis Of The Returns.
NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE . Had three tried brethren in Bros . Major Woodall , the new Grand Treasurer ; J . S . Cumberland , and T . B . Whytehead to champion its interests , and a fourth Steward acting for the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , Hull , in the person of Bro . Colonel Smith . These among them made up a total of
£ 150 , which , after a contribution to the Benevolent in February of £ 204 , is a most satisfactory total . Last year the Girls' School was benefited to the extent of £ 131 ios ., while in 1883 the Boys' received contributions amounting to £ 873 . Minor amounts were raised at the other Festivals , so that the 28 lodges hailing from this province have fully upheld the fame of Yorkshire as an ancient home of Masonry .
WEST YORKSHIRE Has been similarly mindful of its duty . It is much the larger province of the two , having no less than 68 lodges on its roll , and , as a consequence , the amount of its contributions ( £ 1608 ) is more considerable . This includes a sum of 1000 guineas ( £ 1050 ) handed over to the Girls' School , for the purpose of ensuring to the province the right of perpetuall y presenting a properly qualified child to receive the benefits conferred b y
the Institution . It has done this in order to place on record for ever its deep respect for R . W . Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , who has just resigned the position of Prov . Grand Master , and the gift will be known always as the "Sir Henry Edwards Presentation . " Here , again , we think we shall best meet the requirements of the case by pointing out how splendidly the Masons of this province have discharged the duty they had assigned themselves and congratulating them on their achievement .
The Stewards' Visit And Distribution Of Prizes.
THE STEWARDS' VISIT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES .
The customary visit of the Festival Stewards to the Girls' Institution , at St . John ' s Hill , took place on Saturday last . The Lady Mayoress ( Miss Fowler ) , presided , and , the weather being bright , there was a strong muster on the occasion , and everything passed off very satisfactorily . Among those present were Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., who occupied
a seat to Ihe right of her ladyship , and assisted her in distributing the prizes ; Bro . E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., Chairman of the House Committee ; Bro . J . A . Rucker , P . G . D ., one of the Trustees ; Bros . Robt . Grey , P . G . D . ; C . Hammerton , G . Swd . Br . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., and other members of the House Committee ; Bro . Alderman Savory , & c , the visitors probably being not far short of 600 or 670 .
The scene has been so often described that we need not say more than that the Lady Mayoress expressed her satisfaction with the proceedings and the excellence of the system in force in the School , so far as it was made apparent by the recitations , & c , of the pupils , and the successes achieved by them at the Cambridge Examinations , and a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to her Ladyship for her kindness in having occupied the chair .
The following is a list of the prizes and the pupils to whom they were severally awarded : — PRIZES BY THE INSTITUTION . —Gold Medal for Proficiency ( with £ s by Bro . William Winn)—Julia Harvey . Silver Medal for Good Conduct ( with £ 5 by Bro . Wm . Winn)—Alice Cecil . Passing Senior Cambridge Examination—Mary Norrish , Mona Hennet , Eleanor Spurging , Clara Kingcombe . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 2 nd Class Honours—Julia Harvey . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 3 rd Class Honours—Alice Cecil , Edith Hicks , Jane Taylor . Passing Junior Cambridge
Examination—Ellen Waud , Amy Sivaine , Mary Wyatt , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior . Proficiency—2 nd class , Susannah Tippler ; 3 rd class , Beatrice King j 4 th class , Helen FoxalI ; 5 th class , Mary Sher r ington ; 6 th class , Isabella McLeod ; ? th class , Kate Stokes . Needlework—Rosamond Laybourne , Adelaide VVhite , Adelaide Laycock , Ethel Stone , Mary Mott . Machine Work—Bessie Reed , Effie Bellamy . Order and Attention ( as proved by conduct marks throughout the year)—Gertrude Lee , Florence Mason .
PRIZES BV FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTION . —Religious Knowledge—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . Robert Grey)—Alice Cecil and Ellen Waud . English Subjects—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . J . H . Matthews ) —Julia Harvey and Alice Cecil . Music ( First Prize)—Royal Academy Examination ( Bro . William Winn)—Edith Hicks . Music ( Second Prizes ) ( " Wentworth Little " Memorial)—Geraldine Keighley , Mabel Ward , and Rosina Symon . Music ( Third Prizes ) ( Bro and Mrs . Louis Hirsch)—Maud Carter and Agnes Stephenson . Drawing ( " John
Boyd Memorial)—Mona Hennet , Julia Harvey , and Clara Coales . French—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . P . H . E . Brette , D . D . )—Edith Hicks . Elocution ( Mrs . Crick)—Lilian Stephenson , Ada Crow , and Agnes Stephenson . Good Conduct ( First Prize ) ( The Supreme Council , 33 ° )—Mary Norrish . Good Conduct ( Second Prizes ) ( Bro . Frank Richardson)—Geraldine Keighley and Ada Hodgson .
Needlework ( First Prize ) ( Mrs . Edgar Bowyer)—Maud Muriel . Fancy Work ( Bro . Joshua Nunn)—Edith Corney . Domestic Duties—Cookery —( " Yates" Memorial , St . James ' s Lodge , No . 482)—Bessie Reed . Cookery ( Second Prize ) ( Bro . Ralph Glutton ) —Edith Corney . Cookery ( Third Prize ) ( Bio . John Faulkner)—Geraldine Keighley . Calisthenics and Deportment ( Bro . Robert Grey)—Mabel Lewis and Constance Hart . Amiability—Selected by her Schoolfellows ( Bro . John Faulkner)—Maud Bladon .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
The usual half-yearly meeting in these Degrees was held at 33 , Goldensquare , on Tuesday the 12 th inst ., when the following brethren were advanced to the 32 : 111 . Bros . Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , Walter Reynolds , and Lieut .-Col . G . H . J . Haldane . To the 31 : III . Bros . W . M . Bywater and Wm . E . Stewart , M . D . To the 30 : Bros . John Henry Glutton , George King-Patton , John James Wilkes , George Mickley , M . B ., M . A ., Frederick Thorne , James Moon , Edward Terry , Edward Armitage , Major R . P . Fitzgerald , and George Acland Ames .
The Lieut-Grand Commander , Capt . N . G . PHILIPS , in addressing the assembled brethren , observed that the progress of the Order was very satisfactory , and that the majority of the chapters working under the Supreme Council were in a flourishing condition . He also congratulated the brethren on the state of their balance sheet , which enabled them to contribute annually to the several Masonic Charities , as well as , occasionally , to other
Charitable funds . In this way , they had expended from first to last , a sum of £ 2 , 500 ; in addition to which the "Friends in Council" Lodge and Chapter , which were so far a part of themselves , that they were composed of members attached to Golden-square , also made liberal contributions every year to the Masonic Charity Funds . The " Friends in Council " Lodge
was always represented at each of these Charities , and the total sums taken up by its Stewards aggregated from first to last the very large sum of £ 4670 . The Lieut . Grand Commander noticed the presence amongst them ot 111 . Bro . the Rev . j . A . Galbraith , a distinguished Irish Mason , and bade him a hearty welcome in the name of all present . , The brethren dined together at the Cafe Royal , after which the usual loyal and other Masonic toasts were given .
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Analysis Of The Returns.
stance , with Bro . Elworthy as representative of the province generally and the Lodge Unanimity and Sincerity , No . 261 , Taunton , and Bro . Major T . Perkins , acting for Benevolent Lodge , No . 446 , Wells , being a trifle under £ 300 . In February it raised over £ 176 for the Benevolent ; in June , 1884 , over £ 64 for the Boys '; and between £ 71 and £ 72 for this Institution in
the preceding May . In February , 1884 , when the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Else , did duty as Steward for the province , the total of his list was in round figures £ 500 , while at Bro . Binckes ' s triumphant success in June , 1883 , the total was upwards of £ 357 . Such figures need no words of commendation .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) , With Bro . T . Y . Matthews acting as Steward on behalf of its 16 lodges , contributes the very appreciable sum of £ 200 , which is precisely what it contributed at the Boys' Festival in June , 1884 , with the same Bro . Matthews as Steward in charge of its interests , an intermediate £ 90 by way of keeping its hand in being the portion returned to the Benevolent in
February . Bro . Malthews ' s present total is £ 40 in excess of what the province raised for the Girls' Festival last year , but less by £ 30 than it gave our Boys in June 1883 . The material point , however , is not whether South Wales East has given a little more or a little less than usual , but that its assistance , when promised , is of a substantial character . The 27 lodges of STAFFORDSHIRE
Appear to have taken kindly to the appeals of its representative , Bro . W . H . Bailey , whose list presents the excellent total of 1 S 0 guineas ( £ 189 ) , while Bro . Charles Orton , acting independently , supplements with £ 26 5 s . This is a heavier return than it made last February , when Bros . T . Mount-Humphries and C . Graham gave in a joint list of £ 141 15 s . ; yet by no means so formidable as in June 1884 , when its three Stewards—the same
Bro . VV . H . Bailey being the most prominent—figured together for a fraction over £ 313 . It did well also both for the Girls and Benevolent last year , and better still at the Boys' Anniversary in 18 S 3 . In fact , without going further back than 1 SS 2 , when it distributed £ 616 among our Charities , we always find Staffordshire playing a worthy part among the contributing provinces .
SUFFOLK , With its 21 lodges comes next in order of sequence , and as Major Dods as representative of the province , opened the ball so successfully in February with close on £ 247 . Bro . Canova , as the Steward of the province generally , and Bro . Pratt , acting for the Stour Valley Lodge , No . 1224 , Sudbury , in particular , appear to have put their heads together with a view to seeing if
they could not surpass their worthy brother , even at his own game of compiling big lists , the result being a total of £ 300 lis . ; Bro . Canova ' s list amounting to £ 200 us . ; and Bro . Pratt ' s to £ 100 . These figures bring as within measureable distance of £ 550 for the present year . In 188 4 it distributed £ 606 , and in 1883 , £ 568 amongst our three Institutions ; its
total on Wednesday being as yet the highest during the years we have specified . Well , as we have said on previous occasions with reference to this very some province of Suffolk , good results may always be anticipated when there are good men and true at the helm . Five out of the 26 lodges on the roll of
SURREY Had Stewards to represent them on Wednesday , the responsibility of acting for St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 1046 , Farnham , being shared between Bros . C . Moody and G . F . Roumieu . Thus there were six representatives in all . the result of their joint labours being £ 148 8 s . In February , six brethren , acting for as many lodges , returned amongst them upwards of
£ 222 , Bro . Dr . Strong ' s list being only a few shillings less than £ 100 , while in June , 1884 , the returns amounted in the aggregate to £ 252 6 s . For some reason or other , the Girls' totals are below those which figure in the returns for the other Institutions , but this is probably the effect of chance . Surrey always makes a point of being represented , though the result may not always be as productive . Turning aside to the neighbouring Province of
SUSSEX . We find every one of its 25 lodges represented , the number of brethren doing duty as Stewards being 34 . The result ol this loyal support of R . W Bro . Sir W . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., the Chairman of the day , is given in one sum as £ 1850 or somewhat more than an average of £ 74 per lodge . Our experience of what happens when the Grand Master of one
ol our provinces occupies the chair had led us to expect a large return on this occasion , but the total greatly surpasses our anticipations . VVe knew there were good men on the list of Stewards , such as Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Gerard Ford , of the Royal Clarence , No . 271 , Brighton , Bros . Major D'Albiac , Dr . Thomas Trollope , the Very Rev . Dean Cunit , Mark Grand Chaplain , and others , who would do all they
could in aiding their chief ' s advocacy of the Girls' School interests , and we are gratified beyond measure at finding the result of their efforts has been so beneficial . A total of , £ 1850 is indeed one of which the Chairman , his province , and the Craft generally have every reason to be proud , and our congratulations are none the less sincere because they are expressed in very lew words . In fact , in cases of this kind , the less said , perhaps the better . The consciousness of having acquitted oneself honourably in the
perlormance of a particular duty is after all the highest reward that is attainable , and it is impossible that our Sussex brethren could have shown gieaier zeal , or worked one with the other more harmoniously . Their achievement ol Wednesday will ever be regarded b y themselves with a just feeling of pride , and by their brother Masons elsewhere with a feeling of rcsiject . coupled with a desire to emulate them in similar good works . We regret to find that
WARWICKSHIRE , Though it has 30 lodges , had only one 01 them—the Emulation , No . 1163 , Birmingham—represented . The list is a good one , £ 74 15 , but we should like to see a greater amount of activity here . Its total in February for the Benevolent Festival was only a little in excess of £ 100 , and for the Boys ' School last year it raised no more than 70 guineas . We know Warwickshire can do well when it tries ; the question is , does it try often enough and to an extent worthy of its strength ?
WORCESTERSHIRE Is not strong numerically . It has but 12 lodges , but they work well together and with signal advantage , as a rule , to those for whom they put forth their powers . The total of £ 89 5 s . on Wednesday must not be looked upon as a criterion of its ability , the £ 171 it raised for the Benevolent in
February , the £ 201 in June last for the Boys , and the £ 328 for the same Institution in June , 1883 , being more in accordance with its usual appearance . However , it is a regular upholder of our Charities , Bro . A . F . Godson , its worthy D . P . G . M ., being an active brother and careful lo secure as much aid as possible for Institutions in which it is so much needed .
Analysis Of The Returns.
NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE . Had three tried brethren in Bros . Major Woodall , the new Grand Treasurer ; J . S . Cumberland , and T . B . Whytehead to champion its interests , and a fourth Steward acting for the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , Hull , in the person of Bro . Colonel Smith . These among them made up a total of
£ 150 , which , after a contribution to the Benevolent in February of £ 204 , is a most satisfactory total . Last year the Girls' School was benefited to the extent of £ 131 ios ., while in 1883 the Boys' received contributions amounting to £ 873 . Minor amounts were raised at the other Festivals , so that the 28 lodges hailing from this province have fully upheld the fame of Yorkshire as an ancient home of Masonry .
WEST YORKSHIRE Has been similarly mindful of its duty . It is much the larger province of the two , having no less than 68 lodges on its roll , and , as a consequence , the amount of its contributions ( £ 1608 ) is more considerable . This includes a sum of 1000 guineas ( £ 1050 ) handed over to the Girls' School , for the purpose of ensuring to the province the right of perpetuall y presenting a properly qualified child to receive the benefits conferred b y
the Institution . It has done this in order to place on record for ever its deep respect for R . W . Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , who has just resigned the position of Prov . Grand Master , and the gift will be known always as the "Sir Henry Edwards Presentation . " Here , again , we think we shall best meet the requirements of the case by pointing out how splendidly the Masons of this province have discharged the duty they had assigned themselves and congratulating them on their achievement .
The Stewards' Visit And Distribution Of Prizes.
THE STEWARDS' VISIT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES .
The customary visit of the Festival Stewards to the Girls' Institution , at St . John ' s Hill , took place on Saturday last . The Lady Mayoress ( Miss Fowler ) , presided , and , the weather being bright , there was a strong muster on the occasion , and everything passed off very satisfactorily . Among those present were Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., who occupied
a seat to Ihe right of her ladyship , and assisted her in distributing the prizes ; Bro . E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., Chairman of the House Committee ; Bro . J . A . Rucker , P . G . D ., one of the Trustees ; Bros . Robt . Grey , P . G . D . ; C . Hammerton , G . Swd . Br . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., and other members of the House Committee ; Bro . Alderman Savory , & c , the visitors probably being not far short of 600 or 670 .
The scene has been so often described that we need not say more than that the Lady Mayoress expressed her satisfaction with the proceedings and the excellence of the system in force in the School , so far as it was made apparent by the recitations , & c , of the pupils , and the successes achieved by them at the Cambridge Examinations , and a vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to her Ladyship for her kindness in having occupied the chair .
The following is a list of the prizes and the pupils to whom they were severally awarded : — PRIZES BY THE INSTITUTION . —Gold Medal for Proficiency ( with £ s by Bro . William Winn)—Julia Harvey . Silver Medal for Good Conduct ( with £ 5 by Bro . Wm . Winn)—Alice Cecil . Passing Senior Cambridge Examination—Mary Norrish , Mona Hennet , Eleanor Spurging , Clara Kingcombe . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 2 nd Class Honours—Julia Harvey . Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 3 rd Class Honours—Alice Cecil , Edith Hicks , Jane Taylor . Passing Junior Cambridge
Examination—Ellen Waud , Amy Sivaine , Mary Wyatt , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior . Proficiency—2 nd class , Susannah Tippler ; 3 rd class , Beatrice King j 4 th class , Helen FoxalI ; 5 th class , Mary Sher r ington ; 6 th class , Isabella McLeod ; ? th class , Kate Stokes . Needlework—Rosamond Laybourne , Adelaide VVhite , Adelaide Laycock , Ethel Stone , Mary Mott . Machine Work—Bessie Reed , Effie Bellamy . Order and Attention ( as proved by conduct marks throughout the year)—Gertrude Lee , Florence Mason .
PRIZES BV FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTION . —Religious Knowledge—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . Robert Grey)—Alice Cecil and Ellen Waud . English Subjects—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . J . H . Matthews ) —Julia Harvey and Alice Cecil . Music ( First Prize)—Royal Academy Examination ( Bro . William Winn)—Edith Hicks . Music ( Second Prizes ) ( " Wentworth Little " Memorial)—Geraldine Keighley , Mabel Ward , and Rosina Symon . Music ( Third Prizes ) ( Bro and Mrs . Louis Hirsch)—Maud Carter and Agnes Stephenson . Drawing ( " John
Boyd Memorial)—Mona Hennet , Julia Harvey , and Clara Coales . French—As distinguished at Cambridge Examination ( Bro . P . H . E . Brette , D . D . )—Edith Hicks . Elocution ( Mrs . Crick)—Lilian Stephenson , Ada Crow , and Agnes Stephenson . Good Conduct ( First Prize ) ( The Supreme Council , 33 ° )—Mary Norrish . Good Conduct ( Second Prizes ) ( Bro . Frank Richardson)—Geraldine Keighley and Ada Hodgson .
Needlework ( First Prize ) ( Mrs . Edgar Bowyer)—Maud Muriel . Fancy Work ( Bro . Joshua Nunn)—Edith Corney . Domestic Duties—Cookery —( " Yates" Memorial , St . James ' s Lodge , No . 482)—Bessie Reed . Cookery ( Second Prize ) ( Bro . Ralph Glutton ) —Edith Corney . Cookery ( Third Prize ) ( Bio . John Faulkner)—Geraldine Keighley . Calisthenics and Deportment ( Bro . Robert Grey)—Mabel Lewis and Constance Hart . Amiability—Selected by her Schoolfellows ( Bro . John Faulkner)—Maud Bladon .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
The usual half-yearly meeting in these Degrees was held at 33 , Goldensquare , on Tuesday the 12 th inst ., when the following brethren were advanced to the 32 : 111 . Bros . Col . the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , Walter Reynolds , and Lieut .-Col . G . H . J . Haldane . To the 31 : III . Bros . W . M . Bywater and Wm . E . Stewart , M . D . To the 30 : Bros . John Henry Glutton , George King-Patton , John James Wilkes , George Mickley , M . B ., M . A ., Frederick Thorne , James Moon , Edward Terry , Edward Armitage , Major R . P . Fitzgerald , and George Acland Ames .
The Lieut-Grand Commander , Capt . N . G . PHILIPS , in addressing the assembled brethren , observed that the progress of the Order was very satisfactory , and that the majority of the chapters working under the Supreme Council were in a flourishing condition . He also congratulated the brethren on the state of their balance sheet , which enabled them to contribute annually to the several Masonic Charities , as well as , occasionally , to other
Charitable funds . In this way , they had expended from first to last , a sum of £ 2 , 500 ; in addition to which the "Friends in Council" Lodge and Chapter , which were so far a part of themselves , that they were composed of members attached to Golden-square , also made liberal contributions every year to the Masonic Charity Funds . The " Friends in Council " Lodge
was always represented at each of these Charities , and the total sums taken up by its Stewards aggregated from first to last the very large sum of £ 4670 . The Lieut . Grand Commander noticed the presence amongst them ot 111 . Bro . the Rev . j . A . Galbraith , a distinguished Irish Mason , and bade him a hearty welcome in the name of all present . , The brethren dined together at the Cafe Royal , after which the usual loyal and other Masonic toasts were given .