Recent Festival Of The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

RECENT FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The following new lists and additions to former lists have been received since our report of last week : Lodge LONDON . £ s . d . 19 G 4 Bro . Capt . W . Lurcott . additional 5 5 " ( raising his list to £ 06 12 s . )

THE PROVINCES . KENT . 77 ,, Rev . A . Jackson , additional o in 0 ( raising his list to £ 2 $ 15 s . ) OXFORDSHIRE . 357 •>14 . A . S . Paget , additional 220 ( raising his list to £ 40 Os . ( id . ) 47 S „ M . U . Weyland , new list 2 S 7 o CYPRUS . 2277 „ G . C . E . Meyer , new list ... ... 10 10 0

Annual Ball Of The Kensington Lodge , No.1707.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1707 .

The seventh annual ball and supper in connection with this lodge took p lace at the Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , on Friday evening , the 3 rd inst ., and the success attending it lully exemplified the very friendly feeling existing among its members , a characteristic .

which has to a marked extent always distinguished them . The hearty welcome given and attention shown by the Stewards to their fair visitors , and the brethren and gentlemen who accompanied them , appeared to be most warmly appreciated . Dancing commenced at y o ' clock and continued with animation until 11 . 30 , when the party to the number of 10 S

adjourned to the supper room and partook of an elegant repast provided by Mrs . Linscott , the highly esteemed proprietor of the hall , and her son , Mr . Linscott . The only toasts proposed were " The Oueen " and "The Ladies . " Dancing was renewed until nearly four o ' clock , when the company dispersed , all admitting it had been

an evening of delightful enjoyment . Among those present were Bros . Freeman , W . M . ; Bro . Makay , S . W ., and Mrs . Mackay ; Bro . Vassie , J . W ., Mrs . and Miss Vassie ; Bro . Wiggins , P . M ., Mrs . Wiggins and party ; Bro . C . A . Walter , P . M ., Mrs . Walter , Miss Walter , and large party ; Bros . Barker . P . M ., Treas ., A . Barfield , Past G . Treas ., Hon . P . M ., and party ; Bro . W . B . Neville , Mrs .

and Miss Neville and party ; Bro . G . Read , P . M ., Sec , and party ; Bro . F . Norman and party ; Bro . John Gartley , P M ., and others . Bros . Mackay and Vassie were most efficient M . C . s , and thanks arr especially due to Bro . Lewis Beale for his kindness in undertaking the office of Secretary lo the Committee , and the efforts used by him to promote the comfoit and pleasure cf all . Mr . Lings-Bare-ham ' s band was highly effective .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

FREEMASONRY IN RAWAL I'INhl . On Thursday , January 26 th , the Money Rose Croix Chapter , No . 7 6 , held its installation meeting , when 111 . Bro . Col . H . S . Brownrigg , 32 ' ' . was enthroned as M . W . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Capt . J . H . Leslie , R . A ., H . P .

and Recorder ; Major F . A . Bowles , R . A ., ist Gen . ; Capt . G . B . Preston , 2 nd Gen . ; H . J . Whymper , CLE ., 32 , Treas . ; C . E . Beresford , G . M . ; J . C . Hunter , Raphael ; R . Griffin , Herald ; and Capt . O . S . Nugent , Capt . of Guards . The prospects for the year are bright , as the chapter has at present 22 members .

On Friday , January 27 th , Bro . Whymper entertained most of the leading lights in Freemasonry , " their dames and daughters , " at a " reparte , " to meet and greet Bro . Col . C . F . Massy , the Dist . Grand Master designate of the Punjab . An emergency meeting of the Ardvorilich Mark Lodge , No . 219 ( E . C . ) . was held to advance Bro . C . F . Massy

to the Degree of M . M . This lodge now numbers 29 members , id of whom were present on this occasion . On the same day the Stewart Royal Arch Chapter , No , 19 ( 10 ( E . G . ) , held its regular January meeting . Two candidates were exalted to this Supreme Degree , 21 companions being present . This chapter is now very strong , numbering 42 .

On Saturday , January 28 th , thj annual installation meeting of Stewart Lodge . No . i 960 ( E . C ) , took place . A large number of brethren were present , including 10 Past Masters , most of whom wore the dark blue . Bro . Capt . J . H . Leslie , R . A ., who was initiated in this lodge and served in the offices of Secretary and S . W ., in 1891 and 1892 , was duly installed in the E . chair , the

ceremony being performed in the most impressive manner by Bro . F . A . Bowles , D . S . G . W . of the Punjab , and a P . M . of the lodge . The W . M . appointed and invested the following officers for the year : Bros . A . Murray Smith , S . W . ; J . VV . Litchfield , J . W . ; Major H . F . L . Montgomery , I . P . M ., Treas . ; James Brown , Sec ; Capt . O . S . Nugent , S . D . ; Capt . T . Longridge , J . D . ; Major F . A . Bowles , R . A ., P . M ., D . of C . ;

G . W . Dundas , Org . ; C . H . Blackburn , I . G . ; and Adarbad Sorabji Katrak , O . G . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the ball room at the club , where they were joined by several non-Masonic friends , and immediately proceeded to the business of the banquet . The usual Masonic toasts followed the banquet , and some excellent speeches were made .

The Craft Abroad.

Bro . MASSY responded for " The D . G . Officers of the Punjab , " and , in alluding to the Masonic Charities , said he thought that Freemasons in India—the majority of whom ended their days in England—did not do enough to support the English Charities , and that it seemed very hard that a Mason , who had subscribed liberally and for many years to the Punjab

Charity , should be refused help in his need in after years because he had severed connection with the Punjab . He hoped during his tenure of office as D . G . M . to be able to take some steps to put this matter on a more satisfactory basis . Sir WM . EI . I . ES , K . C . B ., responded for " The non-Masonic Guests , " and , in the course of an excellent

speech , said that this being the second year he had attended , the Stewards' Lodge banquet , he felt convinced that he had succeeded in discovering some of the cardinal points in Freemasonry . He observed that there was an E ., a W ., and a S ., but so far he had heard no reference to the N . He also felt sure that there was some secret virtue in dark blue , as compared

with the lig hter shade . Bro . J . R . B . BELI . proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge" in most humorous terms , remarking that as the older members of a 1 dge approached the end of their Masonic and official career in India , and proceeded to the West , it was always a matter of congratulation to find young and zealous

Masons appearing on the Eastern horizon . He also gave some interesting information with reference to that mysterious point—the N . During the evening some excellent music was given by Bro . G . W . Dundas , the lodge Organist , and songs by Messrs . Smith , Hill , and Gooch . Freemasonry in Rawal Pindi is now in a most flourishing state .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . R . McVICAR , P . M . We announce with much regret the death of Bro . R . McVicar , of the Mitre Hotel , Maidstone , which took place on the and inst ., after suffering for a long time from diabetes , and during the last three months was unable to leave the house . The deceased brother took a deep interest in Freemasonry , being the LP . M . of the

Robinson Lodge , No . 2046 ; and S . W . of Mailing Abbey Lodge , No . 1063 . He was also and A . S . in the Belvedere Chapter , No . 503 ; and J . W . of Robinson Mark Lodge , No . 255 . The remains of the deceased were interred in the Maidstone Cemetery , on the Sth instant , in the presence of a large concourse of people , and amid many manifestations of esteem and respect . The

cortege left the Mitre Hotel at 2 . 30 , and was met at the cemetery gates by a large number of brethren representing the lodges with which the deceased was connected . The coffin was completely covered with beautiful wreaths , and the service at the grave was performed by Bro . the Rev . J . Roe , Chaplain of the Belvedere Lodge , No . 503 , after which the brethren

filed past . t hrowing sprigs of acacia into the open grave . Among those present were the following brethren Bros . W . P . Dickinson , W . M ., H . F . Wyman , S . W ., E . Gratwick , J . VV ., F . Taverner . S . D ., W . Jenkinson , J . D ., T . P . Dickinson , LG ., J . B . Groom , P . M ., Sec , G . R . Dann , Treas ., Geo . Ker , P . M ., Charity Representative , J . Ker , P . M .. T . W . A . Neech , P . M ., Hinton , D yke , Ellis , Burnard , Weston , Roberts , Tyrer , and D . Ker , all

of 2046 ; E . Weller , W . M ., Appleyard , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Kent , Sage , P . M ., Maskell , Hickmott , Arthur , Epps , A . C . Brissenden , and D . T . J . Lyle , P . M ., M . E . Z , all of 503 : F . Gordon , P . M ., ft . M . Apps , S . W ., and W . T . Wallond , ot 1063 ; and Godfree , P . M . 315 . The regular meeting of the Robinson Lodge was held the same evening , and a vote of condolence was passed and ordered to be forwarded to the family of the deceased brother .

I ' . RO . EDWARD PALMER . We regret to record the death of Bro . Edward Palmer , P . M . 913 , P . Z . 913 , P . M . ( Mark ) , 226 anil 44 , P . P . S . G . W . Kent , which took place on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at his residence , Alma House , Paget-road , Plumstcid , at the age of 64 . The deceased gentleman was engaged in making up his private , lodger , when hi "

brnkf a blond vessel and expired . The deceased had been in weak health for some time past . The funeral took place on Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., the lirst part of the service , which was choral , being performed at Hol y Trinity Church . The funeral cortege consisted of a glass panelled car , four mourning carnages containing

deceased ' s relatives and friends , and ten broughams filled with members of the Masonic bod y of whicli deceased was a member . The funeral service was read by Bro . the Rev . J . W . Horsley , Chap . 913 , who gave a Masonic address at the grave side . Among the brethren round the grave were Bros .

Coupland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., E . Edmonds , P . M ., W . C . Taylor , Dr . E . Bryceson , S . W ., C . J . Clapham , J . W ., W . Sanders , E . Morris , R . Saunders , A . Wallis , J . Griffiths , D . Capon , A . Capon , D . Davies , Littlewood , J . Taylor , and E . M . Taylor , of 913 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M ., Treas ., 1 . Warren , P . M ., Sec , S . E ,

Southgate , P . M ., R . Naylor , P . M ., J . Miller , P . M ., G . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , G . Nichols , and Capt . W . Ward , of 700 ; W . Tailbey , P . M . 13 ; C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec 1472 ; and a number of the gentry and leading tradesmen of the town . At the conclusion of the burial service an eloquent oration was delivered by the Chaplain of the lodge .

Masonic Meetings (Metropolitan)

MASONIC MEETINGS ( Metropolitan )

For the week ending Saturday , March 25 , 813 Ihe Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries for Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Rose Croix Chapters , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place , day , or month of meeting .

SATURDAY , MARCH 18 . CRAFT LODGES . 715 , Panmure , Cannon-street Hotel . 1329 , Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Mall . 1364 , Earl of Zetland , Guildhall Tavern . 1732 , King's Cross , Ander-on's Hotel . 1767 , Kensington , Ladhroke Hall . 2 ; o 8 , Viator , Anderton's Hotel .

LODGES AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . Alexandra Palace , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at 7 . 31 , Mswick , Windsor Castle Hot ., King-st ., Hammersmith , at 7 . 31 ' Duke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalstor at 8 . ecleston , Bro . Dickie's , 13 , Cambridge-street , Pimlico , at 7 . Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8 .

-Ing Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at J . Manchester , Old King ' s Arms , Poland-street , W ., at 8 . Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 . rtar , Dover Castle , Broadway , Deptford , S . E ., at 7 . Urban , Freemasons' Hall . Vitruvian , Duke of Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St . KathcrineV park , Hatcham , S . E ., at 7 . 30 . Mount Sinai Chapter , Red Lion Ho ., 14 , King-st ., Regent-st ., W „ 8

ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS . 1706 , Orpheus , Holborn Restaurant , 2202 , Regent ' s Park , York and Albany Hotel , Gloucester Gate .

MONDAY , MARCH 20 . CRAFT LODGES . r , Grand Masters , Freemasons' Tavern . 8 , British , Freemasons' Hall , 21 , Emulation , Albion Tavern . 185 , Tranquility , Guildhal Tavern . 730 , Panmure . balham Hotel .

86 J , Whittington , freemasons' Hall . 901 , City of i . ondnn , Guildhall Tavern . ' 537 . St . Peter Westminster , Criterion . 1657 , Aldersgate , Albion Tavern , lugi , Imperial , Clo t's Restaurant , Victoria-street . 1728 , Temple Bar , Anderton ' s Hotel . 2060 , La France , Cafe Royal . : 265 , Barnalo , Cafe Monico .

LODOII AND CHAPTIRS OF INSTRUCTION . Blackheath , Mllkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Heme Hill , at » . Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , at 6 . 30 . _ oDorn , eagle Hotel , snaresbrook , at 8 . Crlpplegate , Goldsmiths' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6 . 30 , Egyptian , Atlantic Tavern , Atlantic-road , Brixton , at 8 . Eieanor , Rose and Crown , High Cross , Tottenham , at 8 . Hyde Park , Prince ot Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terr ., Bishop's-rd

Paddington , at 8 . tClngsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., at 8 . 30 . Marquess of Ripon , Lord Stanley , Paragon-road , Mare-st ,, at 8 . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury-pavement , at . 7 . 30 . Neptune , Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S . W ., at 7 . 10 . Perseverance , Ye Old Cheshire Cheese , 23 , Addle-street , Wood street , E . C , at 7 . Rose of Denmark , L . 8 : S . W . R . Institute , Wandsworth-rd ., 7 . 30 . Koyal Arthur , Prince of Wales Hotel ( opposite Wimnledon Kail *

way Station ) , at 7 . 30 . Hoyai Commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney , at 8 . St . Ambrose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Ken singcon , at 8 . St . James ' s Union , St . James ' s Restaurant ( Piccadilly enrranre ) M » . St , Luke's , Victoria Tavern , Gertrude . srreet , Uhelsea , at 8 . Si . Mark ' s , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road ,

Savage Club , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8 . Sincerity , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , at 8 . Stockwell , White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E . C , at 6 . Tyssan-Amherst , Amherst Club , Ainherst-road , Hackney , 2 nJ and 4 th Mon ., at 8 . United Military , Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st ., Woolwich , 7 . 32 Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd ., Upper Norwood / . Upton , Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E ., at 8 .

Walthamscow , The Chequers , High-street , Walthamstow , at 8 . Wellington , White Swan Hotel , High-street , Ueptrord , at if . Zetland , Vork and Albany , Park-street , Regent's Park , at 8 . Doric Chapter , Duke's Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , at 6 . Hope Chapter , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Israel Chtpt / r , Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , Lewis Chapter , King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N „ at 8 . . North London Chapter , Grosvenor Hotel . Canonbury , at 1 . w .

ROVAL ARCH CHAPTERS . 12 , Prudence , Ship and Turtle Tavern . 1593 , Trafalgar , Ship Hotel , Greenwich . MARK LODGE . J 33 , Kintore , Surrey Masonic Hall .

KNIGHTS TKSIUAR . 128 , Oxford ami Cambridge University , 33 , Golden-square . TUESDAY , MARCH 21 . Board of General Purposes , at 4 . CRAFT LODOES . 3 c , United Mariners , Guildhall Tavern . 73 , Mount Lebanon , Bridge House I Intel , os , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle Tavern .

ib 2 , Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall . 194 , St . Paul s , Cannon-street Hotel . 435 , Salisbury , Freemasons' Hall . 704 , Camden , Anderton's Hotel . 857 , St . Mark's , Surrey Masonic Hall , 1420 , Earl Spencer , White Lion Hotel , Putney .

I 0 J 5 , Canterbury , 33 , Golden-square . 180 : , dromley St . Leonard , Vesiry Hall , Bromley . 20 . 1 , Queen ' s , Westminster , Holborn Restaurant . 2022 , Haven , Lyric Hall , Ealing . ai 4 i , Wharton , White Hart , Willesden . 2408 , Hampstead , Hampstead Conservatoire .

LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Brixton , Prince Regent , Dulwich . road , Heme Hill , S . E . at 8 . Capper , City Arms , St . Mary Axe , at 6 . Clarence and Avondale , Masonic Hall , Leytonstone E . a 8 Constitutional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton buildings , at J . Chaucer , The Old White Hart , High-street , Borough , at 8 . Clarence , Midland Grand 1 lutel , St . Pancras Station , at 7 . 3 » .. Corinthian . George Hotel , Cubitt Town , Poplar , at 8 . ....

Dalhousie , Middleton Anns , corner of yueen ' s-road andMidoic ton-road , Dalston , E ., at 8 . Domatic , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , at 7-J ' Ouke of Cornwall , ( Jueen's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside , at 7-East Surrey Lodge of Concord , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , a' " •Emblematic , St . James ' s Restaurant , Piccadilly , at 8 .

Bntield , Rose and Crown , Church-street , Edmonton , at 8 . „ Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-rd ., Kotnernltne , » Faith , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , at 8 . tfinsuury , The Goose and Gridiron , London House Yard , o ' Paul's Churchyard , E . C ., at 7 . , Florence Nightingale , M . H ., William-street , Woolwich , »"'' " 4 th Tues ., at 7 . 30 .