Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

open the door of the Institution to worthy and deserving objects , rather than draw a line which would exclude them , and he had laid the above facts before them as additional information to

guide them in coming to a conclusion . Bro . R . H . Giraud mentioned a case in which a lady lost her pension for forty years and afterwards got it again . The Committee then adjourned .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

The anniversay festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take place on Monday , the 12 th February , not Wednesday , the 14 th February . The alteration of the day of meeting has been made by request of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , R . W . P . G . M . Oxfordshire , the 14 th of February being Ash Wednesday . The Loughboro' Lodge of Instruction No . 22 , held its eighth Meeting at the Warrior Hotel ,

Coldharbour Lane , Brixton , on Monday last . The First and Third Degrees were worked . Present Bros . Thomas White , W . M . ; E . Towell , S . W . ; J . Warren , J . W . ; J . Brown , J . D . ; W . A . Breading , I . G . ; G . Obey , Asst . Sec . ; F . Mercer and Thos . Parratt . It was resolved that a supper take place on the first Monday in February , next , also that in future the hour of meeting should be seven .

It has been decided b y the committee of subscribers that the Brighton Memorial to the late Bro . Sir Cordy Burrows shall take the form of a statue in Sicilian marble , to be placed in the Pavilion grounds . The first Mark Lodge in the City of Chester was consecrated on Tuesday last by the Hon . W . Egerton , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . M . M ., of Cheshire and North

Wales , assisted by the officers and brethren of the P . G . M . M . Lodge . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next . The Portuguese corvette Reina de Portugal , from London for Lisbon , and having on board the remains of the late Bro . Duke de Saldanha , had to put into Falmouth on Tuesday through stress of weather . 3

The Annual Masonic Ball , in connection with the Hartington and Hindpool Lodges , Nos . 1021 and 122 . 1 ; , will be given in the Town Hall , Barrow-in-Furness , on Tuesday , thc 18 th proximo , under the distinguished patronage of the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., ami many Officers Past and Present of thc Province of West Lancashire . Judging from the success of the former balls we anticipate a brilliant gathering and a fair balance of cash to hand over to the Masonic

Charities . KING ' COLLEGE SCHOOL . —The distribution of annual prizes and the recitations will take place on Wednesday next , at seven o'clock , when the chair will be taken by thc Right Hon . J . G . Hubbard , M . P . The consecration of Bro . the Rev . Lord Plunkctt , R . W . Grand Chaplain , Ireland , as Bishop of Meath

took place on Sunday , the 10 th inst ., at Armagh . Ihe Primate was assisted by the Bishops of Down and Kilmore . The bishopric of Truro has been offered to the Rev . Christopher Benson , D . D ., Chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral , and formerl y Head Master of Wellington College .

The circulation of the Dail y Telegraph has reached the enormous number of 200 , 317 daily . The importation of tea has increased this year from British India . Thc declared value amounts to £ 2 , 192 , 937 , against £ 1 , 944 , 897 in thc same period of the period year .

Wednesday being the anniversary of the death of the Prince Consort , her Majesty the Queen , with the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal family , attended a memorial service in the Mausoleum in Frogmore-gardens , as usual . THE ACCIDENT TO Mn . BARRY SULLIVAN . —Mr . Barry Sullivan was prevented from playing the part of Macbeth

at Drury-lane Theatre on Wednesday night , owing to an accident which befel him the previous evening during the performance of Richard the Third . In the fi ght between Richard and Richmond , Mr . Sinclair , by some accident , injured Air . Sullivan in the face . Last ni ght Macieth was to have been performed , but previous to the rising of the curtain the stage manager came forward and

read a certificate from Dr . Mills , of Southampton-street , Strand , to the effect that owing to his accident Mr Sullivan was " totally incapable" of appearing . Mr . James Bennett would , it was announced , take thc character ol the Scottish chief . Thc wound was received after Mr . Sullivan had fallen at thc close of the combat with Richmond

and while the audience were loudly applauding . Drs . Mills and Canton were called in , and it was found that the left eyelid had been cut through , and the effect of the injury to thc pupil was such as to occasion partial blindness , from which , we understand , Mr . Sullivan still suffered last night .

Bro . His Grace The Duke of Marlborough , having been formally sworn in as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland , left Kingstown Harbour , on Tuesday night for London . The departure was private . It is expected that the Duke will return to Ireland in state in January . CONFIDENCE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . — The second of the series of Lectures upon the History of the Craft will be given in this lodge on Wednesday next at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street .

Masonic And General Tidings.

The Christmas Number of the Freemason will be ready for the trade early on Friday Morning , thc 22 nd inst ., price 4 d . It will be a double number and have in addition an illustrated wrapper with seven life-like Portraits . A REWARD FOR HEROISM . —The Duke of Manchester presided on Tuesday at a chapter of the Order

of St . John of Jerusalem , held at St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell , when the bronze medal of thc Order was voted to George Gates , a sewer fluslicr , who recently , with gallant disregard of personal danger , went back into the . Newroad sewer at Battersea , although himself in a half-stupified state , and rescued two men—Scott and Plester—who , but for Gates' courageous conduct , would probably have

shared the fate of their comrade , Lomas , who was killed by thc poisonous gases . This medal , which is also awarded in silver , is conferred by the Order for the reward of deeds of valour in saving life on land . We are very p leased to learn that The Health of H . R . H . Prince Leopold R . W . P . G . M . has considerably improved .

Freemasonry In New Zealand.

FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .

The interesting ceremony of installing Bro . Clayton , W . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge , took place at the lodge-room , Star Hotel , Auckland , on Thursday , Sept . 28 th . The ordinary business having been proceeded with , Bro . Clayton was presented to P . M . Leers , who acted as Installing Master for the r-ccasion , and conducted the

ceremony in a most i- iprcssivc manner . Bro . Clayton having been duly installed according to the prescribed form , procecdetl to appoint the following officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . W . IL Skinner , I . P . M . ; C . M . Nelson , S . W . ; F . W . E . Dawson , J . W . ; E . Browne , Chap . ; W . H . Kissling , P . M ., Treas . ; M . S . Leers , P . M ., Sec . ; R . C . Dyer ,

S . D . ; W . Rattray , J . D . ; G . N . Brassey , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; C . T . Saxton , Org . ; J . H . Cosset , I . G . ; C . Burton and W . S . Collins , Stewards ; C . Porter , Ty ler The W . M . then closed thc lodge , and the brethren , to the number of about forty , adjourned to thc banquet room . After thc many gootl antl excellent things provided by

mine host , Bro . Gorman , hatl been partaken of , the W . M ., Bro . Clayton , as Chairman , proposed the following toasts •— -- The Queen antl thc Craft . " ( Choir : " God Save the Queen . "— " H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England . " ( Song and chorus , " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " — "The M . Vv ' . G . M . ' s of Scotland and Ireland , Sir Michael Stewart , and the Duke of

Abercorn , The Chaiiman next proposetl " Thc Three District Grand Masters , English , Scotch , and Irish , Bro . Sir Donald McLean , K . C . M . G ., Bro . John Mislop , and Bro . G . P . Pierce . " Thc toast was drunk with full honours . Bro . P . M . Leers then proposed the health of thc W . M . of the Prince of Wales Lotlge ( thank with Macduff

honours ) , who briefly acknowledged thc toast . Bro . P . M . Skinner proposed the health of the Installing Master , Bro . P . M . Leers . Brother C . M . Nelson , S . W ., who acted as vice-chairman , next proposed the health of thc Past Masters of the Prince of Wales Lodge . This toast was drank with Macduff honors , and responded to by Bros . P . M . Skinner and

Lc : rs . The remaining toasts were then given : " Thc Visiting Brethren , " responded to by Bro . P . M . Wade ; " The Wardens , Chaplain , Treasurer , and Secretary , " proposed by Brother Dyer , and responded to b y Bro . Nelson ; " The Honorary and Junior ofliccrs " proposed by Bro . Dyson , and responded tojby Bro . Dyer : "The newly initiated

brethren ; " " The Choir ; " ' •The Ladies ; " " I lost and Hostess . ' Immediately before the Tyler ' s toast Bro . Nelson proposed "The memory of the late P . M . Diethelm , first VV . M of the Prince of ' Wales Lodge . " He spoke of him as a most active anil enthusiastic Mason , and one whose loss would be seveily felt by thc Masons of

Auckland , Both this antl the Tyler ' s toast were drank in solemn silence . The evening ' s proceedings were enlivened by selections on thc organ by Bro . Rees , and vocal pieces b y Bros . Harker , Sexton , and Skinner . The brethren separated at about 12 o'clock , alter spending a most enjoyable evening .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WYLIE , P . P . G . R . W . LANCASHIRE . Bro . Wylie was initiated in 1840 , in the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 368 , now 292 ; continued a subscribing member till his death , and was twice W . M . of thc lodgethe second time about 25 years after the first occasion , when he was installed by his son , Bro . Robert W ylie , P . P . G . S . D . The deceased also filled the office of P . G .

Secretary for ten years ; and , besides being P . G . Registrar , as we have stated , he was also appointed P . G . J . W . and H . in thc Prov . G . Ciiapter . He especially distinguished himself as one of the original promoters of the Masonic Hall , in consequence of which hc was appointed one of the trustees when thc land and premises in Mope-street were brought . He took thc warmest interest in everything appertaining

to l ' recmasonry , especially m thc Province of West Lancashire , nnd was presented with jewels by the brethren in the Furness district , and also by those in the neighbourhood of Southport for services rendered to the lod ges and chapters He was also presented with a splendid service of plate ( subscribed for by thc brethren ) on his resignation of the Prov . Grand Secretaryship . Amongst his other honours it may also be mentioned that hc was P . Z . of Chapter 86 .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , December 22 , 1876 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATURDAY , DECEMBER 16 . Lodge 715 , Panmure , Cannon-st . Hot . „ 1365 , Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd .

MONDAY , DECEMBER 18 . Lodge 1 , Grand Masters , F . M . H . „ 8 , British , F . M . H . „ 21 , Emulation , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 185 , Tranquillity , Cannon-st . Hot .

„ 222 , St . Andrew's , Inn ' s of Court Hot ., Lncn ' s-inn . „ 720 , Panmure , Balham Hot ., Balham . „ 862 , Wbittington , Andcrton's Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 1201 , Eclectic , F . M . H . Chap . 12 , Prudence , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden To . Sastern , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road .

¦ it . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amherst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton .

TUESDAY , DECEMBER 19 . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , Guildhall Tav . „ J 3 , Mount Lebanon , Brid . Hou . Ho ., London-brdg . „ 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . „ 435 , Salisbury , F . M . H . Chap . 11 , Enoch , F . M . H . „ 19 , Mount Sinai , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 26 9 , Pentonville-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Win ., Lord ' s Mot ., St . John ' s Wood . Dalhousie , King Etlward , Triangle , Hackney . Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st .

St . Marylebone , British Stores Tav ., St . John's Wood . Constitutional , Wheatsheaf Hot ., Hand-court , Holborn . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Battersea . Bcacontrce , Red Lion , Leytonstone . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill .

WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 20 . Lodge 140 , St . George's , Trafalgar Hot ., Greenwich . „ 174 , Sincerity , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . ,, 700 , Nelson , M . IL , William-st ., Woolwich . „ 969 , Maybury , Inns of Court Hot ., Lincoln's-inn . „ 1044 , Wandsworth , Spreatl Eagle Hot ., Wandswrth . „ 1349 , Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . „ 1 . 382 , Corinthian , George Mot ., Millwall Docks .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Confidence , M . H ., Basinghall-st . Mt . Lebanon , Wintlsor Castle Tav ., Southwark-bdg .-rd . Pythagorean , Prince of Orange , Greenwich . New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton . Royal Union , Horse and Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-st . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-st ., St . James ' s . Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham .

Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav ., Seven Sisters' -rd . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Dalston , E . United Strength , Grafton Arms , Kentish-town . Islington , Crown and Cushion , London Wall . Wbittington , Black Bull Tav ., Holborn . Lewis , King's Arms Hot ., Wood Green . Langthornc , Swan Hot ., Stratford . THURSDAY . DECEMBER 21 .

House Com . Girls' School , at 3 . Lodge 23 , Globe , F . M . H . „ 49 , Gihon , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . „ 16 9 , Temperance , White Swan , Deptford . „ 179 , Manchester , Anderton ' s Mot ., Fleet-st . „ 813 , New Concord , Rosemary Branch , Hoxton .

„ 1139 , South Norwood , Public Hall , South Ncrwoo d „ 1287 , Great Northern , F . M . H . •1 1 . 1 . 19 . Stockwell , Tulse Mill Hot ., Tulse Mill . „ 1475 , Peckham , Surrey M . IL „ 1507 , Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonvillc-rd . Chap . 79 , Pythagorean , Ship Hot ., Greenwich . Precep . E ., Observance , 14 , Bedford Row .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Egyptian , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey , London-st ., W . Finsbury , Jolly Anglers' Tav ., Bath-st ., City-road . Temperance in the East , Catherinc-st ., Poplar . Ebury , 12 , Ponsonby-st ., Milbank .

Highgate , Bull antl Gate , Kentish-town . The Great City , 111 , Cheapside . High Cross , Coach & Horses , High-road , Tottenham . Salisbury , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Prince Frederick William Chapter , St . John ' s Wood . | Southern Star , Crown Hot ,, Blackfriars-rd . _