Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . 2 Paper Buildings , Temple , E . G ., ist Nov ., 1889 .

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , The Quarterly Court ofthe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys having agreed to the retirement of the present Secretary , I intend to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy which will thus be created .

I have been a Mason over 10 years , and am novv nearly 34 years of age . I was educated at King ' s College School , London , and Sidney Sussex College , Cambridge , and took the degree of B . A ., in the Mathematical Tripos 18 79 ,

( M . A . 1885 . ) Shortly after quitting the University , I was appointed Mathematical Master in Truro Grammar School , but retired from that position on being called to the Bar in 1881 , since when I have practised up to the present time , and have been engaged in the

compilation of more than one legal work . In Masonry I hold the following positions—Past Grand Steward ( Eng . ); W . M . Tuscan Lodge . No . 14 ; P . M . and Founder West Kent Volunteer Lodge , No . 2041 ; Secretary and Founder Argonauts' Lodge , No .

2243 ; J . Asaph Chapter , No . 1319 ; P . S . George Price Chapter , No . 2096 . Member of the Board of General ' Purposes , and Life Governor Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . I have for some years been Hon . Secretary of the

Langton Masonic Benevolent Association , through which between . £ 1300 , and £ 1400 , will in 4 years have been subscribed to the Masonic Charities .

Should I have the honour of being elected I shall always endeavour to discharge my duties with advantage to the Institution and to your full satisfaction . I have the honour to be , Ladies and Gentlemen ,

Your obedient Servant , GORDON SMITH , M . A ., Barrister-at-Law .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . Albert Institute Chambers , Charles Street , Blackfriars , S . E . ( Provincial Grand Secretary ' s Office , Surrey ) .

gth November , : 8 Sg . MY LORDS , LADIES , AND GENTLEMEN , As the announcement of the retirement of Bro . Frederick Binckes , as Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , may now shortly be

formally announced , and as other candidates for this post have issued their addresses and advertisements , I take the present opportunity of stating that I intend to offer myself as a candidate for the appointment . I vvas initiated in the Grove Lodge , No . 410 , in which Lod ge I have acted as Secretary , and am now J-W . ''

For the past two and a half years I have held the honorary appointment of Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary to my Brother , Charles Greenwood , Provincial Grand Secretary for Surrey ( 35 Lodges and 12 Chapters ) , of which Province my late father ( Bro

Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ) , was Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and for 30 years Provincial Grand Secretary . For the same period I have acted in a secretarial capacity in connection with two Charitable Institutions , dealing with extensive endowments .

In 1885 I was on the Executive Staff of the Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington , and in 1886 on that of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition . At the termination of these appointments , I received from the Royal Commission Di plomas of Merit and Medals for Services rendered .

I am 26 years of age , and am prepared to devote my whole time to the duties of the office . I can furnish the highest testimonials as to my capacit y and experience from many distinguished Persons .

Should you do me the honour to elect me , you may rel y upon my exerting my whole energy and ability towards the advancement of the best interests of the Royal Masonic Institute for Boys . I have the honour to be , My Lords , Ladies , and Gentlemen ,

Your obedient servant , ALFRED CRAVEN GREENWOOD , J . W . 410 , A . P . G . Sec . Surrey .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS ,

AND LIFE GOVERNORS . Evershot , Dorchester , & c , 13 th November , iSSg . LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , In the event of a vacancy occurring in the Secretaryship , it is my intention to offer myself as a

candidate for the post , and I trust to be honoured with your support . I am a solicitor , 37 years of age , a member of the Incorporated Law Society , and for the last eleven years in practice at Evershot and Yeovil , in partnership with my Father .

My Masonic career is shortly as follows : Initiated , 1112 , Shirley , Hants , in January , 1878 , Joined 1367 , Beaminster , and 329 , Yeovil , Somerset , 18 7 8 ; Member of 1168 , Sherborne , and Member of the Correspondence Circle , Quatuor Coronati , 2076 . Exalted , 707 , Bridport ( since removed to Beaminster ) ,

1883 , and at present Z . P . G . Reg . ( R . A . ) Dorset , in 18 S 7 . Joining Member of 329 . Advanced in Mark Lodge , No . 121 , Bridport , in August , 188 4 , at present J . W . Joined No . 162 , Yeovil , and at present S . D . Took the 18 ° in Weymouth Chapter R . C , in June ,

1884 ; at present First Gen . Served as Steward for the Province of Dorset for the Girls' School in 1887 ; as Steward for the Province of Somerset for the R . M . B . I . in 1888 ; and as Steward for the Province of Dorset for the R . M . B . I . in 188 9 Life-Governor Girls' School : Life-Governor R . M . B . I . ;

Life-Subscriber Dorset Masonic Charity . Since July , 1887 , Hon . Secretary Dorset Masonic Charity . I hold high testimonials from R . W . Bro . Montague J . Guest , P . G . M . Dorset ; M . E . Comp . J . M . P .

Montagu , G . Supt . Dorset ; and R . W . Bro . Rev . Mortimer Heath , P . G . M . M . Dorset ; and as to my capacity as an accountant from Messrs . Kain , Brown , and Co ., Chancery Lane , the well-known Law Accountants ; copies of which I shall be pleased to forward if wished .

Besides the above-named , I have the support , amongst others , of the following distinguished brethren : R . W . Bro . the Earl of Bective , M . P ., P . G . M . Cumberland and Westmorland ; R . W . Bro . the Earl

of Hardwicke , P . G . M . Cambridgeshire ; M . E . Comp . Rev . H . Adair Pickard , G . Supt . Oxfordshire ; and M . E . Comp . Lord Henry Thynne , G . Supt . of Wilts ; and of the Charity Organisation Committee of the Province of Dorset .

I have the honour to be , Ladies and Gentlemen , Your obedient servant , S . R . BASKETT .

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PROVINCE of E . LANCASHIRE . CONSECRATION OF THE EAST LANCASHIRE CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 , NOVEMBER 15 TH , 1 S 89 . A FULL ~ REPORT Of this important event , together vvith a PORTRAIT AND MASONIC BIOGRAPHY Of the Provincial Grand Master , and first W . M ., COL . LE GENDRE N . STARKIE , WILL APPEAR IN "THE FREEMASON " OF NOVEMBER 23 RD , 1 SS 9 . Orders should be sent at once to 16 , Great Queen-street , London ; 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester ; or 2 , Monumentplace , Liverpool .

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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To THE PATRONS , VICE-PATRONS , VICE-PRESIDENTS , AND LIFE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . Robey Villa , Hornsey , N ., November 7 th , iSSg . LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ,

As there is a probability of a vacancy occurring before long in the Secretaryship of above , I beg to inform you that it is my intention , at the proper time . to offer myself as a candidate for the post . I am , of course , aware that no vacancy at present exists , and I

am unwilling to commence an active canvass that may appear premature , but inasmuch as similar steps have already been taken in other instances , I have no hesitation in submitting for your kind consideration my business qualifications and Masonic credentials , a few particulars of which I append .

In soliciting the honour of your valued co-operation , I shall esteem it a personal favour if you vvill allow me to add your name to the list of my supporters , which vvill be printed and circulated in clue course , and I beg to assure you that , if elected , it will always be my constant endeavour to uphold the honour of our noble Institution to the very utmost of my power . I am , Ladies and Gentlemen , Your obedient servant , EDWIN STORR . * I am 37 years of age , and have passed 20 years of active business life , 15 of which vvere passed with the London and County Banking Company , and nearly four as manager of accounts , & c , to Messrs . James Pain and Sons .

In Masonry I hold the following positions : — CRAFT—P . M . and Secretary St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 ; Member of Correspondence Circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . ROYAL ARCH—P . Z . Belgrave Chapter , No . 749 ; Founder and Z . Camden Chapter , No . 704 . MARK—W . M . Brixton Lodge , No . 234 , and Grand Steward .

ARK MARINERS—W . C . N . No . 234 . ROSE CROIX , 18 ° — Founder and Marshal Shadwell Clerke Preceptory . RED CROSS—Premier Conclave . ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS—Grand Masters ' Council , No . 1 ; Past Grand Marshal .

SECRET MONITOR — Founder Horatio Shirley Conclave , No . 5 , and P . S . R . Am Life Governor of the R . M . I , for Boys , to which

I have twice served the office of Steward ; Life Governor of the R . M . B . I ., to vvhich I have also served a Stewardship ; and am Life Subscriber to the R . M . I , for Girls and the Mark Benevolent Fund .

The voting being by proxy , personal attendance at the election is not necessary . Communications may be addressed to the Hon , Secretary , Bro . W . M . STILES , P . M . 1507 , 1732 , 1744 , & c , Committee Room , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , London , E . C .

To Correspondents.

To Correspondents .

In our report of the meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys last week , Bro . Binckes was made to say that they had received up to that date ^ 13 , 325 , leaving ^ 275 to come in . The latter figures should have been £ 1700 . A large number of Reports and Communications stand over for want of space .

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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

It is satisfactory to know that the non-friendly relations for some time past existing between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and England have been brought to a close . The Grand Master of Quebec has directed the withdrawal of the proclamation issued in 1885 against the Grand Lodge of England and forbidding intercourse between the members of the two bodies .

* * * The reason for this step is that Grand Master Walkem , of the Grand Lodge of Canada , was authorised in July , 1888 , to offer his mediation betwee ¦