Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The Quarterly Court of subscribers of this Institution was held last Saturday ' at Freemasons' Hall , Col . Creaton , Grand Treas ., in the chair . There were also present Bros . Thomas Massa , John Symonds , Edgar Bowyer , A . H . Tattershall , Henry Smith ( Provincial Grand Secretary West Lancashire ) , Frank Richardson , J . J . Berry , S . Rawson , John F . Shand , F . Adlard , F . R . W . Hedges , Sec , nnd H . Massey { Free nut sou ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been * read ,

Bro . THOMAS MASSA rose to call attention to what he said was an informality and irregularity in one of the minutes of last meeting , and to give himself a right of reply he should move it be amended . He need not say how important it was that the minutes should be just . I'he minutes at present read thus : " Upon which as an amendment Bro . Gover , seconded by Bro . J . M . Clabon , moved thc previous question , which on being put to the

meeting was carried . " Thc amendment he ( Iiro . Massa ) proposed was , after the . words " upon which" to erase thc words " as an amendment , " and after the word " carried " to add the words " and the original motion was not put to the meeting . " Thc minute would then read thus : Upon whice Bro . Gover , seconded by Bro . J . M . * Clabon , moved the previous question , which on being put to the meeting was carried , and the original motion

was not put to thc meeting . " The authorities on whom he relied in stating this minute wns informal and irregular were Sir E . May and Mr . R . Palgravc , of the House of Commons , and Dr . J . W . Smith , Banister of the Inner Temple . The previous question was not an amendment , or of the natu-c o ( an amendment , but a distinct question of itself—it did not stop the debate on the main question ( as an amendment did ) , but the debate ran on upon

the two questions till its close . II the previous question was earned thc main question must be put at once without amendment , because the words of the previous question were " that tin ' s question be now put . " Thc object with which the previous question was moved was that it might be carried in the negative ( and the main question thereby withdrawn ); therefore the mover and seconder voted against it . As , however , in this instance the previous

question was carried in thc affirmative , and yet the original question was not put , the minute required to bc amended , in common fairness to the proposer ot the main question which was superseded . The previous question could not be moved in Grand Lodge ( B . of C , page 28 ) , which staled , if a motion is found not to contain anything contrary to the antient landmarks of the Order it shall be put .

The CHAIRMAN said he did not know lhat he could put the amendment in that form . Bro . Massa , he thought , might move " That the minutes be hot verified ; " but if the amendment was put as the brother put it it would be placing new matter on the paper . Bro . J SYMONDS , P . G . D ., thought that the amendment might bc put . Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , P . G . D ., adopted the same view .

The CHAIRMAN asked if any one seconded Bro . Massa s amendment ; but as no one responded , the Chairman put the minutes for verification , and they were thereupon confirmed . The CHAIRMAN next said that there would be twenty-four candidates for next election , and there would be fifteen to be elected .

Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON moved " That the list for next election consist of twenty-four candidates , fifteen to be elected—ten to fill up vacancies , and five to fill up Lyncombe House , where there was now room , the place being quite ready . " The motion was carried .

The CHAIRMAN said the next motion was "That the rank of Honorary Vice-President be conferred on Bro . Wharton P . Hood , in recognition of his valuable services as Honorary Surgeon . " He would merely mention that Bro . Dr . Hood was a medical man of very great standing and large practice , but he yet gave a great deal of time to the examination of the candidates for the Girls' School ; he saw all the London candidates . It was in

consequence of his services that the House Committee recommended thai the proposed honour be conferred on Bro . Dr . Hood . Bro . A . H . TATTERSHALL seconded the motion . The motion was carried . The CHAIRMAN next said that there was another motion— "That the honorarium to the Chaplain be increased from £ 25 to , ( , ' 35 per annum . " He

need hardly tell the brethren that the School being largely increased the duties of the Chaplain had also largel y increased ; and the House Committee thought that an addition lo his honorarium would be some little acknowledgment of his services . Iiro . H . SMITH , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire , seconded thc motion , and said he did so with great pleasure , as they were largely indebted lo the Chaplain .

Bro . JOHN SYMONDS , P . G . D ., wished to ask the Chairman whether some arrangements could not be made by which a swimming bath could be established for the girls in the School . The CHAIRMAN said the House Committee had not forgotten so important a subject , but no resolution had yet been arrived at on the point . He had reason to believe that in time the } ' would recommend that a swimming bath be provided , but at the present nothing definite had been moved .

Bro . J SYMONDS said he was glad il had been taken up . He had had his own girls taught when the ) ' were four years of age , and now they highly valued it . A swimming bath would not onl y be very healthy , but a source of great pleasure . The CHAIRMAN said there was a capital spot at the Institution for such a bath .

On the motion of Bro . - SYMONDS , seconded by Bro . EDGAR BOWYER , a vote of thanks was passed lo the Chairman , who acknowledged the compliment , and the proceedings terminated .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

A meeting of thc Quarterly General Court was held on Monday , the nth inst ., a . Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Lieut .-Col . J . Creaton in the chair , F . Adlard , R . B . Webster , J . J . Berry , Charles Saunders , F . Binckes , Secretary , and 1 * . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the proceedings of the last Quarterly Court were read .

In consequence of the receipt of a letter from Bro . H . E . Morris , in reference to the decision ol the last Quarterl y Court , to remove the name of his son from the list of candinates lor election , and Bro . Morris being in attendance , the confirmation of the minutes was deferred until the appeal had been disposed of . Bro . Morris was therefore introduced to the meeting , when the Chairman explained to him that it would not be proper for him to canvass

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

the decision of the last Quarterly Court . On the former occasion there was a very large meeting , while the present was a very small one ( there bein" * at the lime only five members present ) . But while giving this as a reason for not discussing the appeal , it was not lobe inferred that the Committee would have reopened the question had the attendance been larger . Bro . Morris thanked the Chairman for the explanation , and withdrew , whereupon the minutes , which had been read , were confirmed .

Other minutes , including those of the General Committee of 4 U 1 June and and July , were read . The SECRETARY explained that unless the petition on behalf of the boy O'Doherty , which was set aside , in consequence of the lad not attending to read were received , there would be a failure of justice . His absence was the

result of a mistake as to the day of attendance . Bro . Binckes had heard him read , and reported lhat he read fluently , and all his certificates were in order . Under the circumstances the Court ordered O'Dohcrly ' s name to be added _ to ihe list of Candidates , which , with the addition , numbers sixtyfive . The vacancies arc twelve , A vote of thanks lo the Chairman closed the proceedings .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

I"hc monthly meeting of the Committee o ! this Institution was held on Wednesday in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Grand Treasurer , presided ; and there were also present Bros . S . Rawson , John Henry Leggott , William Clarke , Richard Herve Giraud , Raynham W . Stewart , John M . Stedwell , James Brett , Dr . Jabez Hogg , William Hale , Wm . Hilton , Lieut .-Col . H . S . Somerville Burney , Charles James Perceval , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey { Freemason ) .

The minutes of Sth of June having been read and verified , Bro . TERRY reported the death of one male and two female annuitants . The Warden ' s report was read , and the report of the Finance Committee was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Chairman was authorised to si gn necessary cheques .

1 he petitions of two male and one female annuitant were examined , and the petitioners' names were placed on the list for the next election . A petition to Parliament against the Charitable Trusts Bill was signed by the Chairman , as Treasurer of the Institution . A vote of thanks lo thc Chairman closed the proceedings .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Hampshire and thc Isle of Wight held its annual mcctingjjat the Masonic Hall , Albion-place , Southampton , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present M . M . Rev . Bro . G . R . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . of England , and P . G . M . of Hants and the Isle of Wight ; V . W . Bros . W . Hickman , D . P . G . M . Hants and I . W . ; C . F . Matier , D . P . G . M . M . Lancashire , and P . G . W . of England ;

F . Binckes , G . M . S . England ; Bros . J . E . Le Feuvre , C 3 , P . G . S . W ., and G . M . O . Eng . ; J . B . Thomas , 63 , P . P . J . W . ; R . L . Loveland , 63 , P . G . T . ; T . W . Falkner , 140 , P . P . S . G . W . ; M . Emanuel , 63 , P . G . S . ; R . Osborne , 17 , P . P . G . D . ; J . Dew , 37 . P . G . J . W . ; G . J . Tilling , 63 , P . G . Sec ; A . L . Emanuel , 62 , P . P . G . R . ; C . B . Whitcomb , 2 , P . I \ D . C ; I . R . Weston , 63 , P . G . M . O . ; D . O . Hobbs , 63 , P . G . Steward ; H . J . Andrews , 17 , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . A . Mursell , 140 , P . P . I . G . ; W . T . Greve ,

2 , P . G . D . C ; P . Warren , Sec . 63 ; E . Worth , 125 , P . G . S . B . ; H . Coles , 62 ; S . Short , 125 ; G . Cross , 6 3 ; C . W . A . Jellicoe , S . W . 63 ; J . Pomeroy , J . W . 54 ; W . Morton , S . D . 63 ; R . \ V . Mitchell , J . W . 2 ; H . J . Thatcher , M . O . 37 ; G . Lear , S . W . 37 ; W . Marshalsay , J . D . 17 ; H . Jenkins , S . W . 125 ; and J . Watson , 17 , P . G . T yler . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the accounts of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge were produced by the Auditors , showing a small balance in hand .

Bro . Loveland was unanimously re-elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . The W . M . ' s of Lodges 125 and 140 were elected as a Committee to audit the P . G . Treasurer ' s accounts .

Ihe PROV . GRAND SECRETARY read the list of the returns from lodges of the province , and these were ordered lo be entered on the minutes . The P . G . M . gave a summary of thc reports of thc General Board presented in November and May last . The P . G . M ., alluding to thc gratifying meeting in connection with the Mark Benevolent Fund on the previous day , drew special attention to the educational scheme , and invited some of the brethren to become Stewards at the next festival

A sum of five guineas was voted to the fund , and Bro . A . L . EMANUEL announced that he would take the office of Steward of this province at the next festival . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as Provincial

Grand Officers : — Bro . W . Hickman , 6 3 ... . p . G . D . M . „ W . J . Hickman , 6 3 .... p . G . S . W . ,. Bond , 17 Prov . G . J . W . „ A . L . Emanuel , 62 Prov . G . M . O . „ C . B . Whitcombe . 2 Prov . G . S . O .

„ Cr . Lear , 37 - - Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . A . G . Barker , 37 - - - - Prov . G . " Chap . „ C . W . A . Jellicoe , 63 - - . . p . Q . Reg . „ G . J . Tilling , 63 - - - - - Prov . G . Sec . „ P . Warren , 63 - - . . . prov . G . S . D . „ Warden , 63 - Prov . G . I . D .

„ J . Pomeroy , 54 - - . . . p . G . L of W . „ G . A . Mursell , 140 ... p . G . D . C . „ H . N . Jenkins , 12 5 - . . . p v . G . A . D . C . „ H . J . Thatcher , 37 .... Prov . G . Swd . B . „ J . Short , 125 - - - - . Prov . G . Std . B .

„ K . Usborne , 17 - - - - . p v . G . Onr . „ R . W . Mitchell , 2 Prov . G . I . G . „ 1 'i-ancis , 62 , Bro . W . Orion , 63 - . Prov . G . Stewards . „ J . Watson , 17 - - - - - Prov . G . Tyler . At the close of the meeting thc brethren sat down to a banquet ,

admirably served by Mr . Dartnall . The P . G . M . M . presided , and the usual Alasonic and other toasts were duly honoured .