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Inauguration Festival At Freemasons' Hall.

As the great leader , he had been anxious to follow the rules and dictates he had laid down . The M . W . Grand Master had said that he had subscribed handsomely to the Boys' School . He had done so , and he had done it with much pleasure , and he

hoped what he had done would be carried on by others in the same way . He knew that they could not have a better institution than the Boys' School , and , if properly carried on , it was in a wrong position in having a debt of £ 10 , 000 upon it .

Therefore , he endeavoured to put it right , for instead of paying £ 500 a year in the shape of interest on that debt , they could do far better with the money in assisting the children of their poorer brethren . The brethren had come forward well . He knew that

they must have a leader , and he knew that unless he came forward himself he could not expect others to do so . He took the lead , and they followed him . The Boys' School aud the Institution for Aged Freemasons , were good charities , and their poorer

brethren were relieve in a way that was not done before . Although he did not often see him , yet he followed tho Grand Master and endeavoured to cany out what he knew to be the wish of brethren , not only of England but everywhere else , and to

assist them by all the means in his power . He had only spoken of East Lancashire , but he would now come to West Yorkshire ( hear , hear ) and he could bear his testimony to the liberal way iu which they supported the Masonic institutions . Should

he be required , he should be happy to do more : he hoped that their institutions might flourish as long as he was spared upon this sublunary abode , and for many years after lie was gone . The M . W . GRAND MASTER proposed " The

Building Committee , " coupling with the toast , the name of Bro . Stebbing . Bro . STBHHINO , Past Grand Deacon , said he regretted that the illness and failing health of Bro . Havers had placed on his shoulders the duty of

returning thanks for himself and the Building Committee . At the same time it was some satisfaction to return thanks for him , for the ability and intelligence with which he had carried out his duties as chairman of the Building Committee . It

was no slight task to enter upon the building of such an Institution for there were many difficulties to be surmounted , many differences to be smoothed over , and in thus dedicating a temple to Freemasonry they were all deeply indebted to Bro .

Havers , and for the success that had been achieved on that occasion , which had been so eloquently alluded to by Bro . Simpson , in the Oration he had delivered that day . On the part of the Building Committee , he said that they were guided by the

leading spirit of Bro . Havers , to whom the whole credit was due . He expressed his satisfaction that the building had been begun and comp leted under the Presidency of their Grand Master , and he took that opportunity of assuring him , after

his twenty-five years' service in freemasonry that their hearts were always loyal and true to their chief , that they never wavered towards their M . W . Grand Master , and that those feeliugs culminated witii joy and satisfaction in the completion of this

temple-Having paid a passing compliment to Br . Plucknett , he said there was something in [ recm . iHonry superior to buildings , superior to palaces , superior to all human institutions ; for although they might all pass away , yet Freemasonry , being founded ou truth ,

would endure and never decay . Some other toasts were given , and the brethren aud lathes retired to the Grand Hall , where a selection of music was gone through , and at

which the Grand Master , the Earl Dalhousie , and several of the Grand Officers attended . Bro . F . Spencer acted as Toast-master , and acquitted himself with credit .

The professional singers were : —Madame Bodda Pyne , Miss Agnes , Miss . E . Flower ; Bros . Winn , Cooper , Theodore Distin , F . Walker , and Coward . Taken altogether , the whole affair was a genuine success . The following selection of music was performed during the evening : —

Inauguration Festival At Freemasons' Hall.

DURING THE BANQUET . 1 . Grace— " Honos , Laus , et Gloria" . J . Coivard . 2 . National Anthem Dr . John Bull . 3 . Song— "The harp that once" .. Moore ' s Melodies MADAME BODDA-PYNE . 4 . Song— "Hungarian Mountain Song" Haas .

MDLLE . CAROLA . 5 . Song— "The Mountain Maid" .. Sinclair . DUO . WILBYE COOPER . 6 . Part Song— "I love my Love " .. Allen . 7 . New Song— "The Sailor ' s Story . '' .. H . Smart . MISS PALMER . 8 . Song— "Thady O'FIimi" .. .. Molloy .

3 IISS ANNIE EDMONDS . 9 . Song— " Philip the Falcmer " .. Loder . BRO . WINN . 10 . Song— " Katey ' B Letter " . ¦ MISS KT 7 SAN PVNE .

11 . Serenade— " O , by rivers" .. Ford and Savill . IN GRAND HALL . 12 . Song— " Should he upbraid " .. Bishop . MISS AGNES FLOWERS . 13 . English Ballad— " I waited till the twilight "

-MDLLE . CAUOLA . 14 . Song— "M ' appari" ( Marta ) .. Plotoio . BRO . IVILBTE COOPER . 15 . New Ballad— " The old Church " . Vivien . MADAME BODDA-PVNE . 16 . Round— " Hark , 'tis the Indian

Brum " .. .. .. Bishop . 17 . Canzone— " Tic a Tic " .. .. Haas . MDLLE . CAIiOLA . 18 . Duet—I know a Bank" .. .. Horn . MADAME RODDA-PVNE AND MISS SUSAN PYNE . 19 . Song— " Sing me that Song " .. Gtigliclmo .

BRO . FIELDIXG . 20 . Song— " When I was young " .. Charley . MISS PALMER . 21 . Glee— "There is a Beauty" .. Goss . 22 . Scotch Song— " John Anderson my Jo "

MADAMI ! BODDA-PYNK 23 . Song— "O Ruddier than the the Cherry" .. .. Handel . BRO . THEODORE DISTIN . 24 . OIcIBallad—'' Come , dwell with Me " -4 . Lee . MISS ANNIE EDMONDS . 25 . Song— "Maid of Athens" .. Allen

BltO . PUED . WALKKH . 20 . Song— " Where the Boo Sucks" .. Sullivan . MISS AGNES FI . OWKRS . 27 . Song— "The Village Blacksmith " .. Wcits . BRO . WINN . 28 . Part Song— " The Tar ' s Song '" .. Ilatton .

Royal ' Freemasons' School For Female Children.

ROYAL ' FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN .

At a Quarterly General Court , held on Thursday , tho 8 th instant , the following children were elected : — No . on List . Name . Votes polled . 14 Agglcton , Sophia !! 95 33 Clemonce , Lucy Kate 984 5 Upton , Jane Hobson 74 G

1 Barrett , Kate Isabella 698 4 Bhulon , Clari Itosina A 690 3 Storry , Elizabeth 693 20 Thorp , Maria Louisa 588 7 ...... Molineux , Alice Hitson SOU 25 Earlc , Mary Eliza 5 G 4 6 Wicks , Clara -Mercedes 559

29 Barnes , Mary Emma 559 13 Baiter , Edith Sarah 551 'J Holland , Elian Allen DIG 28 Clark , Frances Clara 509 2 Roberts , Frances Jane 501 21 Sherry , Matilda Maria 480 15 Claisen , Mary Theresa 43 "

The following is the list of the unsuccessful candidates , with the number of votes polled by each , which will be carried forward to the next election : — No . on List . Name . Votes polled . 27 Harvey , Emma Louisa 418 17 Lawrence , Fanny Jane 102 23 Gilchrist , Kate 250

8 Palmer , Mary Cornwall 190 24 Bush , Florence Jane 192 11 Stone , Martha 170 12 Kelly , Ada Kate 102 1 ( 3 Belcher , Florence Kat « 94 10 Chapman , Ada Gertrude 77

31 Williams , Mary Elizabeth 73 26 Davidson , Janet Sarah 27 30 Tyler , Maria 13 32 Jciley , M . iry Jane ( i 19 Dawson , Ann Sarah 3 28 Titus , Amelia Charlotte — 22 Martiu , Henrietta Allithea —

Poetry.

Poetry .

ON MASONRY . BY A B . C ., 1222 .

The spirit prompts , the mind is blank , Hail Holy Son , by g ifts explain Mysteries now unfathomable . O thou in whom a glimm ' ring light For love fraternal faintly glows ,

Who yearns for knowledge pure and true Substantially to be expressed , Come masked unsought , but welcome . And drink from Wisdom ' s fount , Prepared with care , bereft of means direct ;

Thy rash advance opposed by peril , Thy fond retreat still stayed , By that which bides it work to do ,

Midst dangers great , o'er perils path Still walk secure , through trust in GOD , Nor fear thy steps to take , Though darkness cloud thy sight .

MEMORIAL HYMN . To Craftsmen in the Celestial Lodge above . BY BRO . R OB . MORRIS , LL . D ., KENTUCKY .

We sing of those who ' ve gone , The friends to memory nearest , Who left our Lodge forlorn When youthful hopes were dearest ; We drop our voices low ,

And tears in silence flow—They ' re gone , they ' re gone , we know , To the quiet place of death ; To the Silent Lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom , In the low , low tomb ... Rest sweetly there I So mote it be !

Each mystic grace they had Our faithful souls have yielded ; The types that made them glad , Our hearts on them are builded : The Level , Plumb , and Square—The Acacia , green and fair ,

We dropped it gently there , In the quiet p lace of death , In the silent lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom , lit the low , low tomb ... Rest sweetly there I So mote it be !

We deem not they are lost , To Faith and Hope no craven , But , with the white-robed host Who look in Love to heaven , We raise our voices high , And call them to the sky

Who here in darkness lie : — " From the quiet place of death , From the Silent Lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom—From the low , low tomb , Rise , Brother , rise ! " So mote it be !

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION I ? OR BOYS . — A quarterly general court of the governors of this institution was held on Tuesday , April 13 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John Symonds , P . A . G . D . C ., occupied the chair . Bro . John Udali moved , " That notice on behalf of the trustees be forthwith

given to the mortgagees of the intention to pay off the mortgage of X 10 , 000 on the freehold property at AVoodgreen , at the expiration of six months from the date of such notice . " This £ 10 , 000 was principally collected at the last anniversary dinner , held on March

10 th , in answer to Bro . Binckcs ' s ( secretary ) energetic appeal . The motion having been seconded , was agreed to . The election of fifteen boys from a list of fifty-four candidates was then proceeded with . — Standard .

ERRATA . — -In our report last week of the Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire , the name "Forstcr" was incorrectly given as that of the Companion invested Sword Bearer ; it should havo been Fowler .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS. Article 1
THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE. Article 1
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL, RICHMOND, SURREY. Article 1
DEATH OF BRO. WM. KERSHAW FARRAR, W.M. LODGE NO. 448, &c. Article 1
Reports of Masonic Meetings. Article 2
THE ROYAL ARCH. Article 2
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY. RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE. Article 2
THE GRAND MASONIC BALL, DUBLIN. Article 2
Masonic Antiquities, Records, and Bibliography. Article 3
Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Article 4
Answers to Correspondents. Article 4
Untitled Article 4
" PLACE AUX DAMES." Article 4
The Editor's Portfolio. Article 4
Masonic Jurisprudence. Article 4
Multum in Parbo, or Masonic Notes and Queries. Article 4
INAUGURATION FESTIVAL AT FREEMASONS' HALL. Article 5
ROYAL ' FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN. Article 8
Poetry. Article 8
Original Correspondence. Article 9
PAPERS ON MASONRY. Article 10
DIVULGING THE MASONS' WORD. Article 10
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS Article 10
CELESTIAL MYSTERIES. Article 11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWO GRAND LODGES OF ENGLAND IN RATIFICATION OF THE UNION, 1813. Article 11
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Inauguration Festival At Freemasons' Hall.

As the great leader , he had been anxious to follow the rules and dictates he had laid down . The M . W . Grand Master had said that he had subscribed handsomely to the Boys' School . He had done so , and he had done it with much pleasure , and he

hoped what he had done would be carried on by others in the same way . He knew that they could not have a better institution than the Boys' School , and , if properly carried on , it was in a wrong position in having a debt of £ 10 , 000 upon it .

Therefore , he endeavoured to put it right , for instead of paying £ 500 a year in the shape of interest on that debt , they could do far better with the money in assisting the children of their poorer brethren . The brethren had come forward well . He knew that

they must have a leader , and he knew that unless he came forward himself he could not expect others to do so . He took the lead , and they followed him . The Boys' School aud the Institution for Aged Freemasons , were good charities , and their poorer

brethren were relieve in a way that was not done before . Although he did not often see him , yet he followed tho Grand Master and endeavoured to cany out what he knew to be the wish of brethren , not only of England but everywhere else , and to

assist them by all the means in his power . He had only spoken of East Lancashire , but he would now come to West Yorkshire ( hear , hear ) and he could bear his testimony to the liberal way iu which they supported the Masonic institutions . Should

he be required , he should be happy to do more : he hoped that their institutions might flourish as long as he was spared upon this sublunary abode , and for many years after lie was gone . The M . W . GRAND MASTER proposed " The

Building Committee , " coupling with the toast , the name of Bro . Stebbing . Bro . STBHHINO , Past Grand Deacon , said he regretted that the illness and failing health of Bro . Havers had placed on his shoulders the duty of

returning thanks for himself and the Building Committee . At the same time it was some satisfaction to return thanks for him , for the ability and intelligence with which he had carried out his duties as chairman of the Building Committee . It

was no slight task to enter upon the building of such an Institution for there were many difficulties to be surmounted , many differences to be smoothed over , and in thus dedicating a temple to Freemasonry they were all deeply indebted to Bro .

Havers , and for the success that had been achieved on that occasion , which had been so eloquently alluded to by Bro . Simpson , in the Oration he had delivered that day . On the part of the Building Committee , he said that they were guided by the

leading spirit of Bro . Havers , to whom the whole credit was due . He expressed his satisfaction that the building had been begun and comp leted under the Presidency of their Grand Master , and he took that opportunity of assuring him , after

his twenty-five years' service in freemasonry that their hearts were always loyal and true to their chief , that they never wavered towards their M . W . Grand Master , and that those feeliugs culminated witii joy and satisfaction in the completion of this

temple-Having paid a passing compliment to Br . Plucknett , he said there was something in [ recm . iHonry superior to buildings , superior to palaces , superior to all human institutions ; for although they might all pass away , yet Freemasonry , being founded ou truth ,

would endure and never decay . Some other toasts were given , and the brethren aud lathes retired to the Grand Hall , where a selection of music was gone through , and at

which the Grand Master , the Earl Dalhousie , and several of the Grand Officers attended . Bro . F . Spencer acted as Toast-master , and acquitted himself with credit .

The professional singers were : —Madame Bodda Pyne , Miss Agnes , Miss . E . Flower ; Bros . Winn , Cooper , Theodore Distin , F . Walker , and Coward . Taken altogether , the whole affair was a genuine success . The following selection of music was performed during the evening : —

Inauguration Festival At Freemasons' Hall.

DURING THE BANQUET . 1 . Grace— " Honos , Laus , et Gloria" . J . Coivard . 2 . National Anthem Dr . John Bull . 3 . Song— "The harp that once" .. Moore ' s Melodies MADAME BODDA-PYNE . 4 . Song— "Hungarian Mountain Song" Haas .

MDLLE . CAROLA . 5 . Song— "The Mountain Maid" .. Sinclair . DUO . WILBYE COOPER . 6 . Part Song— "I love my Love " .. Allen . 7 . New Song— "The Sailor ' s Story . '' .. H . Smart . MISS PALMER . 8 . Song— "Thady O'FIimi" .. .. Molloy .

3 IISS ANNIE EDMONDS . 9 . Song— " Philip the Falcmer " .. Loder . BRO . WINN . 10 . Song— " Katey ' B Letter " . ¦ MISS KT 7 SAN PVNE .

11 . Serenade— " O , by rivers" .. Ford and Savill . IN GRAND HALL . 12 . Song— " Should he upbraid " .. Bishop . MISS AGNES FLOWERS . 13 . English Ballad— " I waited till the twilight "

-MDLLE . CAUOLA . 14 . Song— "M ' appari" ( Marta ) .. Plotoio . BRO . IVILBTE COOPER . 15 . New Ballad— " The old Church " . Vivien . MADAME BODDA-PVNE . 16 . Round— " Hark , 'tis the Indian

Brum " .. .. .. Bishop . 17 . Canzone— " Tic a Tic " .. .. Haas . MDLLE . CAIiOLA . 18 . Duet—I know a Bank" .. .. Horn . MADAME RODDA-PVNE AND MISS SUSAN PYNE . 19 . Song— " Sing me that Song " .. Gtigliclmo .

BRO . FIELDIXG . 20 . Song— " When I was young " .. Charley . MISS PALMER . 21 . Glee— "There is a Beauty" .. Goss . 22 . Scotch Song— " John Anderson my Jo "

MADAMI ! BODDA-PYNK 23 . Song— "O Ruddier than the the Cherry" .. .. Handel . BRO . THEODORE DISTIN . 24 . OIcIBallad—'' Come , dwell with Me " -4 . Lee . MISS ANNIE EDMONDS . 25 . Song— "Maid of Athens" .. Allen

BltO . PUED . WALKKH . 20 . Song— " Where the Boo Sucks" .. Sullivan . MISS AGNES FI . OWKRS . 27 . Song— "The Village Blacksmith " .. Wcits . BRO . WINN . 28 . Part Song— " The Tar ' s Song '" .. Ilatton .

Royal ' Freemasons' School For Female Children.

ROYAL ' FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN .

At a Quarterly General Court , held on Thursday , tho 8 th instant , the following children were elected : — No . on List . Name . Votes polled . 14 Agglcton , Sophia !! 95 33 Clemonce , Lucy Kate 984 5 Upton , Jane Hobson 74 G

1 Barrett , Kate Isabella 698 4 Bhulon , Clari Itosina A 690 3 Storry , Elizabeth 693 20 Thorp , Maria Louisa 588 7 ...... Molineux , Alice Hitson SOU 25 Earlc , Mary Eliza 5 G 4 6 Wicks , Clara -Mercedes 559

29 Barnes , Mary Emma 559 13 Baiter , Edith Sarah 551 'J Holland , Elian Allen DIG 28 Clark , Frances Clara 509 2 Roberts , Frances Jane 501 21 Sherry , Matilda Maria 480 15 Claisen , Mary Theresa 43 "

The following is the list of the unsuccessful candidates , with the number of votes polled by each , which will be carried forward to the next election : — No . on List . Name . Votes polled . 27 Harvey , Emma Louisa 418 17 Lawrence , Fanny Jane 102 23 Gilchrist , Kate 250

8 Palmer , Mary Cornwall 190 24 Bush , Florence Jane 192 11 Stone , Martha 170 12 Kelly , Ada Kate 102 1 ( 3 Belcher , Florence Kat « 94 10 Chapman , Ada Gertrude 77

31 Williams , Mary Elizabeth 73 26 Davidson , Janet Sarah 27 30 Tyler , Maria 13 32 Jciley , M . iry Jane ( i 19 Dawson , Ann Sarah 3 28 Titus , Amelia Charlotte — 22 Martiu , Henrietta Allithea —

Poetry.

Poetry .

ON MASONRY . BY A B . C ., 1222 .

The spirit prompts , the mind is blank , Hail Holy Son , by g ifts explain Mysteries now unfathomable . O thou in whom a glimm ' ring light For love fraternal faintly glows ,

Who yearns for knowledge pure and true Substantially to be expressed , Come masked unsought , but welcome . And drink from Wisdom ' s fount , Prepared with care , bereft of means direct ;

Thy rash advance opposed by peril , Thy fond retreat still stayed , By that which bides it work to do ,

Midst dangers great , o'er perils path Still walk secure , through trust in GOD , Nor fear thy steps to take , Though darkness cloud thy sight .

MEMORIAL HYMN . To Craftsmen in the Celestial Lodge above . BY BRO . R OB . MORRIS , LL . D ., KENTUCKY .

We sing of those who ' ve gone , The friends to memory nearest , Who left our Lodge forlorn When youthful hopes were dearest ; We drop our voices low ,

And tears in silence flow—They ' re gone , they ' re gone , we know , To the quiet place of death ; To the Silent Lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom , In the low , low tomb ... Rest sweetly there I So mote it be !

Each mystic grace they had Our faithful souls have yielded ; The types that made them glad , Our hearts on them are builded : The Level , Plumb , and Square—The Acacia , green and fair ,

We dropped it gently there , In the quiet p lace of death , In the silent lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom , lit the low , low tomb ... Rest sweetly there I So mote it be !

We deem not they are lost , To Faith and Hope no craven , But , with the white-robed host Who look in Love to heaven , We raise our voices high , And call them to the sky

Who here in darkness lie : — " From the quiet place of death , From the Silent Lodge beneath , Where the green sprigs ever bloom—From the low , low tomb , Rise , Brother , rise ! " So mote it be !

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION I ? OR BOYS . — A quarterly general court of the governors of this institution was held on Tuesday , April 13 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John Symonds , P . A . G . D . C ., occupied the chair . Bro . John Udali moved , " That notice on behalf of the trustees be forthwith

given to the mortgagees of the intention to pay off the mortgage of X 10 , 000 on the freehold property at AVoodgreen , at the expiration of six months from the date of such notice . " This £ 10 , 000 was principally collected at the last anniversary dinner , held on March

10 th , in answer to Bro . Binckcs ' s ( secretary ) energetic appeal . The motion having been seconded , was agreed to . The election of fifteen boys from a list of fifty-four candidates was then proceeded with . — Standard .

ERRATA . — -In our report last week of the Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire , the name "Forstcr" was incorrectly given as that of the Companion invested Sword Bearer ; it should havo been Fowler .

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