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struck with the admirable way in which their Masonic duties were performed . On my own behalf , and on behalf of my brother visitors , 1 thank " the members of the Alliance Lodge for the gathering which wc have had this evening , and for asking us to partake of their hospitality . The CHAIRMAN also proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Johnson , " after which thc toast of "The

Officers of the Lodge " was warmly responded to by those present , and having been replied to by Bro . J OHNSON and Bro . LITTELL , " S . W ., the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening Miss Perkins , thc little lady referred b y the W . M ., discoursed some excellent music upon her violin , to the evident gratification of all present .

Lion And Lamb Lodge, No. 192.

LION AND LAMB LODGE , No . 192 .

A summer outing in connection with this lodge was held at the Royal Crown Hotel , Sevenoaks , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . The brethren went down from Cannon-street by a special train ( saloon carriages ) early in the day , and amongst the company were the W . M ,, Bro . VV . T . Rickwood , and Mrs . Rickwood ; Bro . George Kenning , P . M . and

Treas . ; Bro . Charles Arkell , I . P . M . ; Bro . S . I . Lucas , S . W . ; Bro . H . A . Pratt and Mrs . Pratt ; Bro . H . A . Carter and Mrs . and Miss Carter ; Bro . VV . Cook and Mrs . Cook ; Bro . R . J . Dart ; Bro . VV . S . Cobb and Mrs . Cobb ; Bro . John Kent ; Bro . T . Fisher and Mrs . Fisher ; Bro . Lockwood , Sevenoaks Lodge ; Mr . T . Ingrain ; Bro . Dr . Waring and the Misses Waring ; Mrs . Dalman ; Miss

Hearne ; Mr . Lakeman ; Mr . E . Abrahams ; Mrs . Robert Bright ; Bro . John Ouy and Mrs . Quy ; Mrs . Brown ; Bro . Moyes and Mrs . Moyes ; Bro . Forster and Mrs . Forster ; Bro . Fiske and Mrs . Fiske ; Bro . Henry Davis , and others . Upon their arrival the company proceeded to the hotel and partook of luncheon , and it was intended to ( ill up thc time until the banquet at five o'clock in enjoying the

beautiful walks and drives of tbe surrounding neighbourhood , but , unfortunately , the weather was unfavourable to this , but the resources of the hotel enabled the company to agreeably pass the time until that hour . The W . M . presided , and gave the toast of " 'The Queen , the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of the Order , and the other members of the Royal Family . " He next proposed "The Health

of the I . P . M ., Bro . Charles Arkell " ( who was the guest of the Stewards upon the occasion , and to whom this was considered a complimentary banquet in recognition of his useful services during his year of office as W . M . of the lodge ) . The W . M paid some well deserved compliments to i 5 n > . Arkell , and in the name of the Stewards desired to give him a hearty welcome , and hoped he would long be spared

to be a useful member of the lodge . The next toast was that of "The Ladies , " who were , so far as numbers , slightly in a preponderance on that occasion . The W . M . expressed the hope that such outings as these would go far to promote the success of Freemasonry , in interesting the ladies in tbe great work of their Masonic-Charities , and recommended the brethren of the lodge to

take their wives and daughters to either or all of the three Institutions , when be felt sure the pleasure to be derived from their visit would ensure their immediate "initiation , " either as Life Governors or Annual Subscribers . He hoped all would enjoy themselves and go home with happy recollections of tbe day's proceedings , and look forward with pleasure to the next occasion of a similar kind .

Bro . F . SMITH responded . In proposing the toast of " 'The Visitors , " the W . M . said they were not only favoured with the company of several brethren from other lodges , but also had the pleasure of the company of several gentlemen who were not members of the Craft , and he trusted from their experience

of thc unanimity and kindly feeling that they had witnessed that day , they would likewise go home with a pleasant recollection of the kindly fellowship that existed among .-t the brethren of the lodge , and of the large amount of good that such meetings as these tended to promote , and in the name of the Stewards the W . M . thanked them for their

attendance . Bro . LOCKWIH m , of the Sevenoaks Lodge , responded , and expressed tbe pleasure he felt in being one of the visitors . As a resident he felt great happiness in welcoming the brethren nnd their ladies to Sevenoaks , and concluded bis remarks by proposing " Prosperity to the Lion and Lamb Lodge . "

Bro . GliORfiE KICNNINO , P . M . and Treas ., responded . 'The W . M . then gave " 'The Health of the Stewards and Hon . Sec , viz .: Bros . George Kenning , P . M ., II . A . Carter , VV . S . Cobb , W . Cook ; R . J . Dart , W . If . Lee Davies , T . Fisher , and H . A . Pratt . Hon . Sec , and assured the assembly that the Stewards had been most anxious that the gathering should be a success , and they entered upon the

undertaking with one idea to promote- the enjoyment and happiness of all present , trusting that if it was a success , as he the ( W . M . ) thought it bad been , it would go far to ensure its becoming an annual feature in association with the lodge . Each of the Stewards said a few words in response . 'The concluding toast was " The Heali h of Bro . S . T .

Lucas , S . W ., " who occupied the vice-chair , who , 111 responding , stated how pleased he had been with the day ' s proceedings , and united in the wish of the Stewards that it might become an annual outing . The musical arrrngements were under the direction of Bro . W . If . Lee Davies , who presided at the pianoforte . He was assisted by Miss Margaret Iloare , Miss Grace

Godolpbin , and Bro . T . Davies . The weather having cleared up , thc company spent the remainder of the time in the beautiful grounds attached to the hotel , and returned from Sevenoaks shortly before ten o ' clock , all expressing themselves much pleased with the day ' s enjoyment , notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather , and with a united hope that all would meet on similar occasions for many years to come .

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inllammation , removing stagnation , cooling the heated blood , and checking all acrimonious or unhealthy discharges . Whilst thus acting locally , the Pills are no less remarkable for their power in improving the genera ! condition anil habit of body , which renders the cures complete and permanent . Under thc general influence of these po . tent remedies , the fpuny infant becomes the robust child ; the pale and emaciated regain colour and rotundity , and the dyspeptic cats frcclv . without fear . —[ Auvr . ]

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

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

Thc Provincial G . Mark Lodge of Hampshire and tbe Isle of Wight held its annual meeting'at thc'Town Hall , Basingstoke , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : —• M . W . Bro . G . R . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . of England , P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; V . W . Bros . VV .

Hickman , D . P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; C . S . Stephens , D . P . G . M . Berks and O . xon ; Bros . T . W . Faulkner , P . S . G . W ., P . G . S . B . England ; J . VV . Lamb , P . P . S . G . W . ; V . W . Bro . R . Eve , I- . V . S . G . W ., P . G . M . O . Eng . ; VV . Bros . E . Groves , P . P . J . G . W . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . G . M . O . ; T . J . Pulley , P . G . J . O ., G . Stwd . Eng . ; V . W . Bro . Rev . F . W . Thoyts , P . G " . Chap . Eng ., W . M . 37 ; Bros . Rev . E . Y . Ncpean , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . L . Loveland , P . G . Treas .,

G . Stwd . England ; J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . Sec ; VV . Parsons , P . P . G . Reg . Wks . ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . D . C . ; G . Douglas , P . P . G . D . C , W . M . 54 ; G . A . Mursell , P . G . I . G . ; G . J . Tilling , P . P . G . I . G ., W . M . d , ; H . Stone , P . G . Stwd . ; j . Gicvc , S . D . 2 ; J . VV . Willmott , 2 ; Id . J . Andrews , Sec . 17 ; J . Dew , S . W . 37 ; H . J . Thatcher , S . O . and Sec . 37 ; J . Gibson , I . G . 37 ; j . Pomcroy , 54 ; J . R . Shearer , I . G . 54 ; R . Prockton , 54 ;

F . Adnett , O . 54 ; R . Croisdale , S . D . 54 ; R . J . Rastrick , M . O . 02 ; D . O . Hobbs , d }; E . VV . Wyatt , W . M . 140 ; A . H . Joliffe , I . P . M . 125 ' ; W . J . Worth . W . M . 125 ; E . Worth , J . W . 125 ; J . Watson , P . G . Tyler . The P . G . M . Treasurer , Bro . LOVKI . AND , having- produced his audited accounts , which considering the unusual character of some of the items , such as officers' jewels , & c , not likely to re-cur , were of a satisfactory nature , they

were adopted , and Bro . Loveland was unanimously reelected Prov . G . Treasurer . The . Prov . G . Master , Bro . the Rev . G . R . PORTAL , alluded to the gratifying meeting of the Mark Benevolent Fund two days previously , and drawing special attention to the educational scheme invited some of the brethren to become Stewards for the next festival . This was responded to by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . HICKMAN ,

Bro . II . STONK , NO . 54 , and Bro . E . GROVKS , NO . 17 . it ' s 5 s - were then voted to the fund . The following bretluen were appointed and invested as Prov . G . ( Mirers : — Bro . VV . Hickman , dr Prov . D . G . M . „ J . E . Le Feuvre , d ; Prov . S . G . W . ,, " | . Dew , 37 ¦ Prov . I . G . VV .

I ,, A . II . | ohlfe , 125 Prov . G .. M . O . - , !¦ :. VV . ' Wyatt , 140 Prov . G . S . O . „ J . I . intott , dj Prov . G . J . O . ,, " Rev . A . G . Barker , 37 Prov . G . Chap . ,, R . I .. Loveland , d : Prov . G . 'Treas . „ S . G . KirchhofTer , = ; . ; Prov . G . R . Mk „ G . | . 'Tilling , di Prov . G . Sec . „ W . " | . Andrews , 17 Prov . S . G . I ) . „ E . E . Street , dj Prov . J . G . I ) . „ | . Gibson , s Prov . ' G . I . Wks ,, J . Gieve , 2 Prov . G . D . C .

„ II . Stone , S 4 Prov . A . G . D . C . „ K . Worth , 125 Prov . G . S . B . ,, G . Sherman , 17 Prov . G . Std . B „ F . Adnett , 54 Prov . G . O . ,, John Shearer , 54 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . ,, J . VV . Wilmolt , 2 " 1 ,, K . Croisdalo , 74 ... ... > Prov . G . Stwds

„ D . O . Hobbs , 6 3 J ,, Watson , 1 7 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . 'T yler . A . vote of thanks having been passed to Bro . Le Feuvre for his services as Prov . G . Secretary for the past eight years , and to the Mayor for the use of the Town Hall , the brethren adjourned to the Masonic Hall , where an excellent dinner was provided .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE .

'The second annual meeting of the above Prov . OVand Lodge of M . M . was held on Thursday , tile Sth inst ., in the 'Town Hall of the quaint little town of Chipping Sudbury . under the banner , and ill the usual meeting place of the Lycgrove Lodge , No . 21 S . There are at present only two

Mark lodges 111 the province , but these arecharacterised bv a healthy vigour ; and the constitution of the Prov . Grand Lodge , under the banner of the Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 , last year has given a great impetus to Mark Masonry in the district . Notwithstanding that Chipping Sodbury is not very convenient of access by rail , there was a good attendance of the brethren , more than a moiety of

whom journeyed from Cheltenham and Gloucester , to the station ( Yatc ) nearest to the town , in a saloon carriage , courteously alloted to their use to and fro by the Midland Railway Company . 'The l . yegrove Lodge having been opened in due form by Bro . l . owiek , W . M .. VL , formal reception was given to the officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and the chair was then assumed by R . W . Bro . the Rev . C .

Raikes Davy , P . G . C . of England , the Prov . G . M . M . lie was supported by V . W . Bro . John Walker , M . A ., Deputy Prov . G . M . M ., and bv a full attendance of officers . After tbe usual formalities , Bro . VV . L . Bain , P . M . M . No . 10 , was re-elected 'Treasurer , and Bro . II . Phillips , No . 10 , elected Tyler , in the place of Bro . Wiggins , retiring in consequence of creat age and infirmities .

The officers were then appointed , and invested as follows : Bro . | . Walker , MA ., Prov . D . G . M . M . „ G . Rennie Powell , G . Stwd . ... Prov . S . G . W . „ VV . Forth Prov . J . G . W . „ VV . L . Bain ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, J . Balcomb ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, | . Pavne Curtis ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ II . Jeffs Prov . G . M . O . „ J . Brook-Smith , MA ., LL . B . ... Prov . G . S . O . „ W . M . Lowick ... ... ... Prov . G . J . O . „ F . J . Vizard ... ... ... Prov . G . S . !) . ,, A . Ludlow Prov . G . I . I ) . „ F . G . Roberts ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ,, VV . C . Ferris Prov . G . A . D . C

„ h . J . Bryant ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ J . Isles Prov . G . Org . „ V . Parker Prov . G . I . G . „ J . Monks and J . Stephens ... Prov . G . Stwds . „ If . Phillips Prov . G . Tyler . Among other brethren present were Bros . Jas . Robertson , P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . C . Hearne , J . O . No . 10 ; G . Norman ,

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Gloucestershire.

S . O . No . 10 ; and others . During the proceedings Bro . Walker , the D . P . G . M ., begged the ' lodge ' s acceptance of a receipt for forty guineas , " which be had presented in the name of thc lodge , and in endowment of its chair of thc Mark Master ' s Educational Fund , the objects of which he warmly commended . The generous gift was gratefully received by thc Prov . G . M . M ., and subsenuently , on the motion of Bro . Robertson , a cordial vote of thanks was presented and recorded . After lodge the brethren sat down to a well served dinner at the Grapes Hotel .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The Quarterly Court of this Institution was held on Monday last at Freemasons' Hall , Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair . There were also present Bros . VV . Roebuck-, Don . M . Dewar , James Peters , S . Rawson , C . Id . Webb , Geo . Cooper , VV . F . C . Moutric , C . F . Matier , Alfred Williams , Henry Lovegrove , VV . Worrell , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) .

Alter the reading and confirmation of the minutes the recommendation of the General Committee was adopted , viz ., that the list of candidates for thc October election should comprise seventy-three names , out of which list sixteen boys will have to be elected . 'There was no other business before thc Court .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The Quarterly Court of the Subscribers and Governors of this Institution was held on Saturday last , at Freemasons ' Hall , Bro . Col Creaton , Grand 'Treasurer , in the chair . 'There were also present Bros . John A . Rucker , IT . A . Dubois , Joshua Nunn , Colonel James Peters , S . Id .

Webb , I ' . R . VV . Hedges ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Free / nasouJ . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the previous Quarterly Court , tbe Court , on the recommendation of thc General Committee , placed twenty-three candidates on the list for election in October , in addition to the unsuccessful candidates at last April election . Vacancies were

declared for that election , and the Chairman stated that with regard to the extra twenty-five girls to be admitted it would be as well for him to mention that the House Committee had been instructed to prepare Lyncombe House for the reception of twenty-live extra girls . So soon as the Committee made their report that the house was ready for their reception the Court had the power to place the

additional twenty-live children in it . If the report was presented even at the meeting of the Quarterl y Court in October , the Court bad the power then to direct that twenty-live children , in addition to the seventeen for whom vacancies were now declared , should be elected at that meeting . ( Hear , hear ) . The Court then adjourned .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Permanent Committee of this Institution met in unusually large numbers on Wednesday last . Among those present were Bros . William Hall , John Palmer , John M . Sledwell , C . A . Cottebrune , R . II . Giraud , S . Rawson , Constable , Ravnbam VV . Stewart , John L . Mather , II . C .

Levander , A . II . Tattershall , Cap ' t . N . G . Philips , VV Clarke , J . II . Leggott , II . G . Warren , J . A . Farnfield , C , I . acey , J . Brett , F . Adlard , J . Buhner , C . G Dill .-V , G . Bolton , J . R . Gallant , E . Bretle . C . Atkins J . Newton , 'Thos . Goode , VV . Hilton , Rev . A . F . A . VVood ford , A . A . Richards , II . II . Riach , II . Godfrey , J . M fas .-, W . II . Farnfield , VV . F . C . Montiie . U . Cox . E

llowvcr , ( .. J . Perceval , L . Sloan , E . J . Barron , Colonel Shadwell II . Clerke , Rev . Dr . P . 11 . ' Ernest Brette , T . Meggy , | . Dennis , ( . ' . G . Rushworth , Rev . C . J . Martyn , J . Keiich , T . Cubitt , E . C . Woodward , C . F . Hogard , and James 'Terry ( Secretary ) . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been put for verification , the meeting proceeded to transact a good deal

of normal business , and elected several new candidates for male and female annuities . The Committee then proceeded to the election of a Collector . After much discussion , it was resolved , on tbe proposition of Bro . MKIIOY , " T hat the names and testimonials of each candidate should be read , those present seen , and the six highest in number of votes should eventually be voted for

specially . " 'This plan was adopted . 'The testimonials from forty-six candidates verc considered " seriatim , " the candidates present recti , and of the six selected , viz ., Bros . Mason , Worrell , Speight , Smith , Hill , and Grinilell , Bro . John Mason received the largest number of votes , and was declared elected by the Chairman . He was called in and informed of thc fact , and assured the meetingof his gratitude

and bis desire to be of use to thc Institution . A vote of thanks to the Chairman for bis conduct in tbe chair was heartily and warmly accorded , and genially responded to . Some previous remarks relative to support from the meeting , in reply to captious critics and pertinacious objections , bad been warmly received and heartily cheered . The meeting sat two-and-half hours .

For the belter and more costly kind of Masonic Jewels a great saving can be made by getting them direct from the manufactory . Messrs . J . R . Williams and Son made the most costly badge in the kingdom for the Mayor of Liverpool , and many others , and many of the sheriffs ' badges and chains . The linn are now supplying" the nobility and gentry ( direct ) at the same prices as they

have for forty years served the best houses in London and the country , and co-operative stores . Messrs . J . R . Williams and Son have always been celebrated for specially fine diamond work and choice gem rings . 'The two advantages thus offered to tbe public are far superior quality

and an immense saying in price . Manufactory and warehouse , 10 S , llatton-garden , E . C . The usual saving is 20 do Co per cent . Bridesmaids' lockets and all kinds of jewellery for wedding presents . Dealers in diamonds , pearls , and coloured gems , loose or mounted . Elegant designs furnished ( gratis ) for re-mounting diamond work . Caltaogues sent post free on application . —rADVT . ]