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Lodge Bro . Brockbank , G . P . ... 10 10 o Lancashire West :

,, 993 ,, Remington , Geo . ... 23 12 6 ,, 1375 i » Pochen , G . D . ... 13 13 o „ 1473 „ Wyatt , Harold ... 28 7 o „ 1302 ,, Wright , H . F . ... 22 19 o Leicester : „ ,, Partridge , S . S . ... 223 6 o ,, ,, Toller , George , Jun . ... 10 10 o

Middlesex : „ 1237 „ Tye , Chas . ... ... 20 12 6 „ 1293 „ Southwell , E . T . ... 21 10 o Chap . 1293 „ Massa ... ... 21 o o Lodge 1423 , „ Faulkner , John ... 2 4 12 o

„ 1326 „ Baldwin , J . W . ... 10 10 o „ 1460 „ Brette , Rev . Dr . P . H . E . 35 14 o „ rsi 2 „ Hurst , John " 1 ' „ 1312 „ Wright , Henry J ¦*¦ ¦> 5 ° Monmouthshire :

„ 818 „ Williams , W 13 15 o Oxfordshire : , ' , 340 „ Hughes , J . J . - | „ 340 „ Park , Christopher J •' - " i , 357 11 Hodges , R . T . ... 21 o o

„ 357 „ Pickard , Rev . H . A . ... 24 2 6 „ 478 „ Hoeid , S . F . ... I , 599 .. Potts , J no . ... '» ' ° „ 1399 „ Brown , T . B . 2 - 11 , 1 Bird , Reginald ... c ? o o

Somerset : Province „ Else , R . C 273 2 o Lodge 33 „ Pavne , E . Turner ... 22 1 o ,, Earl of Carnarvon ... 21 o o South Wales : ( Eastern Division . ) 1 , „ Tennant , M . J ... 117 12 o South Wales : ( West Division . ) 11 671 „ Stone , Aaron ... 2 ^ 6 s o

North Wales : n 1143 11 Sisson , R . J . ... 10 10 o

Suffolk : „ 81 „ Phillips , W . P . T . ... 6 3 o o Surrey : , 1 452 it Sugg , T . VV . ... 21 10 o „ 1046 ,, Taylor , H . J . ... 2100 Sussex : ,. 315 11 Pope , R . J . ... 29 8 o

Warwickshire : , 1 74 Bro . Archer , David 11 74 11 Bowker , Jas . , , 74 „ Fenn , Joseph 74 ,, Cell , J . D , t 74 „ Mewis , G . E . ••74 it Moffatt , Jas .

11 74 •¦ Muggleton , Jas . 1 , 74 II Nowles , A . , 74 „ Rawlings , Jno . ,, 74 „ Smart , Matt . 11 74 ti Vauchan , Jno .

„ 74 „ Vertegans , R . H . „ 74 1 , Lee , Chas . „ 74 „ Thompson , Chas . „ 74 „ Davis , Michael „ 74 „ Turley , F . J .

207 18 o Wiltshire : Prov . Bro . Nott , Wm 267 5 o Yorkshire North and East : Loelge 37 Bro . Thompson , Thos . Yorkshire , West : „ 139 „ Webster , G . E .

„ 139 , 1 Lofthouse , H . W . 11 139 11 Taylor , John „ 139 „ Bedford , H . H . 11 » 39 11 Hunt , John 11 1 . 39 it Tozer , E . ,, 1 ^ 9 „ Brittain , W . II . ... „ 139 .. Cell , Rev . A . VV . H . „ .

„ 134 „ Cadman , J . H . 1 , 208 „ Cretchley , R . J . .., ,, 290 „ Farrar , G . W . 11 29 6 „ Bingham , J . E . ... „ 296 „ Marples , W . K . „ 296 „ Glauert , L . ,, 802 „ Robcrtshaw , A . ,, 495 „ Craven , Benjamin

,, 730 „ Kelley , Rawson „ 750 „ Hopkins , D . 910 „ Tew , T . W . „ 101 9 „ Watson , Benjamin ... „ 1102 „ Ibberson , J . ,. 1211 „ Crowe , G . F . 1 , 1239 ,, Broadhead , John ti 15 ' 3 1 , Bustard , John

900 o o Miscellaneous : ,, Kenning , George ... 31 10 o „ Mari | uis , M . „ Shackleton , J . B . „ Smith , Griffiths ... 17 17 o „ Baker , George

„ Meggy , T . ... 3 8 16 o ,, Thomas , . ] . L . „ Boyd , John ... 82 o o „ Dickttts , Herbert ... 21 o o Making a total of £ 8 , 3151 3 s . oil .

Th » list of Bro . G . A . Berkeley , of Lodge 108 , has since come to hand , £ 19 19 s . Bro . Richard Giddy : The toast which I am about to offer to you I am happy in having bad placed in my ban els , because I am sure it will be heartily responded to by you . V-ou have already been prepareel for it by the speeches

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which have preceded mine . After the manner in which the Pro Granel Master spoke of the management of the Charity I shall confine myself to announcing the toast which has been placed in my hands . I give you " The Health of the Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , various Committees , and Medical Officers , " coupling it with the name of Bro . Rucker .

Bro . Rucker : My Lord and brethren , I hardly think that I can visit upon the noble chairman of this evening the infliction that is put upon mc so unexpectedly . His lordship called our attention to a few evenings ago , when the Prince of Wales presided over the Grand Festival of the year , and I think my memo'y does not fail me when I say that our present chairman expressed the opinion that the

Senior Granel Provincial Officer was revolving in bis mind what he should respond to the toast . Now such an opportunity has not been given to me ' , or I might have been able possibly to offer some remarks , in a measure , worthy of your acceptance . 1 have to thank you for the Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , various Committees , and Medical Officers . As regards the performance of their

duties by the Medical Officers , the highest praise is due to them , and as regards the remainder , the Vice-Patrons , the Vice-Presidents , the Trustees , and the various Committees , they all do their duty to the veiy utmost of their ability , and are indebted to you , my lord , and to this great meeting , for the compliment they have received at your haneis . The Earl of Carnarvon : Brethren , there are still two or

three toasts on this list which deserve all your attention before we bring our proceedings to an end . And the next that I have to give you is one which will recommend itself , I am sure , to every Mason , it is "The Health of our Masonic Charities . " Brethren , Freemasonry combines particularly two things—it combines profession anel practice . The profession we reserve for the more secret

uses of this Craft ; they are not to be divulged to the profane , but our practice is open and popular , anil upon no part of the practice can wc look with greater satisfaction , anel even pride , than upen our Masonic charities . We have this evening been toasting and praising , and doing honour in every way , both in worel and pecuniarily , to the great Charity which has called us together , but we must

not forget that there are three charities , and that the others are second to this to-night only because this is specially the Festival eif the Girls' School . I shall couple with this toast the name of a brother whom I have long had the pleasure eif knowing ; who has long been connected with the charities , and to whom I do not think I am wrong in saying that the charities owe much of their prosperity ,

Bro . Binckcs : My Lord and brethren , the march if events has once again brought us to the celebration of the ninetieth anniversary of this Institution . It is just possible that , large as the subscriptions and donations have been this evening , they may not have quite come up to the expectations of the supporters and friends of the charity . It is not , however , a matter of very great surprise , 1 think ,

when we considtr the large sum collected in February for the Benevolent Institution , anil considering also the depressed condition of traele at the present time we must conclude that the Festival of the Girls' School has been a decided success . It is a usual arrangement in returning thanks for this toast , as separate speeches by the representatives of the other charities woulel necessarily

involve a great deal of repetition , for the officer of one charity to return thanks for both . I have , therefore , to thank you on behalf of the Boys' School , and on behalf of the Benevolent Institution for the kind manner in which this toast has been proposed and responded to . And I cannot but look forwarel with pleasure anel hope to the coming Festival of the Boys' School , which will be held cither in

June or July next , when I trust that many of those present this evening will come forwarel again , and that we shall see them as Stewards on that occasion . I had hoped to have been in a position to inform you that I was in possession of the commands of the Duke of Connaught as ta the precise date for the Boys' School Festival . I am sorry that I am rot yet in possession of his Royal Mighness's

definite views in this respect , but it will be either 111 June or July , and I trust that when it occurs wc shall be amply supported by the brethren whom I see present to night . Earl of Carnarvon : Let me remind you that none of these great meetings can be got together , and none of them can be made to pass off successfully , unless there arc a geiod deal of care and attention upon the part of those

who have the management ; and it is to the Stewards that we look for this . If this has been a successful meeting it is due to those gentlemen who have discharged the duties of Stewards . One of those you know well fulfils many more duties than that of Steward—our Brother Mclntyre . There is no great Masonic question in which his sympathies are not enlisted , and I can readilv say that there is

no Masonic difficulty occurs in Grand Lodge that he eloes not come to the rescue of the Presiding Master , with his ability , his learning , and Masonic experience . Brethren , let me , therefore , give you with the health of the Stewards that of our Bro . / Eneas J . Mclntyre . Bro . Mc Intyre : I beg to tender our most sincere thanks for the manner in which you have been pleased

to propose our health . The Stewards have endeavoured to do their duty , and to provide a proper entertainment for you on this occasion . It is the part of every Mason to discharge those duties which come within his province on every occasion . I trust we have done ours to your satisfaction , and I thank you for your appreciation of our efforts .

The Earl of Carnarvon : There is one toast in my list I am bound to respect , but the fair objects of that toast are conspicuous by their absence , and inasmuch as they have iled from this room , I think that we cannot do better than join them . During the banquet a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music was peiformed , anel after the banquet a granel concert took place in the Temple , where the breth-

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ren joined the ladies . The concert was under the direction of Bro . Lihmeyer , assisted by the following artistes : — Maelame Tellefesen , Miss Elene Webster , Madame Thaddeus Wells , Madame Marie Belval , Miss Adele Vernon , and Madlle' . Victoria Bunscn ; Mr . William Shakespeare , Mr . Stanislaus , Bro . Faulkner Leigh , Signer Menari

Rocca , anel Bro . Fredk . Pcnna . The piano accompaniments , e & c , were performeel by Bro . Wilhclm Ganz , P . G . O . The Concertina Quartette Association were also present . The banquet was admirably served by Bro . Best , the proprietor of Freemasons' Tavern , and well superintended by him , anel Bro . E Dawkins , manager . Bro . Harker was , as usual , an efficient Toastmasti r .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

A Grand Masonic Recital will take place in the Masonic Hall , Leicester , on Frielay next , ( Her Majesty ' s birthday ) under the auspices of the lodge of St . John , No . 279 , by Bro . T . H . Scott . Ladies and friends may be introduced by the brethren . The Hull Packet states , that the sum of e £ 8 o 15 s . has been handed over to Bro . C . L . Mason , the

treasurer ot the Leeds Masonic Educational anel Benevolent Fund , by Mr . Stockelale , being the result of the two entertainments given a short time since . Hospital Saturday will this year be celebrated on September 7 th . MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs set to popular airs , written by Bier . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome

volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , price 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s 2 d . —AOVT .. The twin steamer , the '" Calais-Douvres , " has arrived at Dover , having made the trip from Shields in twenty-three hours , with the occasional stopping of her engines for the oiling of her machinery . Her speed is said to have cxceeeleel that of the " Castalia " by as much as four or five knots an hour .

Rossini s remains are to be removed to Florence , anel finally placed in the Church of Santa Croc ? , where Cherubini is burieel . TESTIMONIAL TO MR . LETIIBRIDGE . —In accordance with a resolution , which was agreed to unanimously , at the last annual meeting of the supporters of the Newsvendors' Benevolent and Provident Institution , an

illuminated album will shortl y be presented to Mr . William Lethbridge , the well-known managing partner of the firm of Messrs . W . H . Smith anel Son , in recognition of his very successful efforts to increase the funds of the institution 011 the occasion of the anniversary dinner over which he presided on March 2 . We are asked to state that the Temperance in

the East Loelge of Instruction No . 8 9 8 , is held every Wednesday evening ( excepting the last in the month ) at the " George the Fourth , ' Ida-street , Poplar , at 7 30 Bro . W . D . Finney , P . M ., & c . ; has been elected W . M . of the Gilbert Greenall Loelge , 1250 , Warrington . Bro . Dr . John Bowes , P . M ., P . P .. ] . G . W . ; ' Cumbcrlaneland Westmorland , will probably take part in his installation

on the 1 ith inst ., next . The testimonial to Bro . King , Preceptor of the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , held at the Prince's Head , York re ! ., Battersca , will be presented to that worthy brother on Tuesday next , the 21 st inst . The testimonial has been subscribed to by the whole of the members of the lodge .

Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bart . M . F ., R . W

G . Master for North Wales and Shropshire , is the "Celebrity at Home" in this week ' s "World . " In the report of the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution which appeared in the Special Edition of the Freemason last week , the amount credited to Bro . M . Tennant , of the Province of South Wales , Eastern Division , was , by the falling out of one figure ,

£ 11 . It should have been as itis in this day ' s issue , £ 117 . Bro . John Faulkner's name ( of the Era Lodge , No . 1423 ) , was piintcd in error Thos . Faulkencr . Bro . Samuel Tisley , late vestry clerk and father of Bro . A . Tisley , the present vestry clerk , of St . Dunstan ' s in the West , elied at his residence at Twickenham on Thursday , the 9 th inst . The funeral took place on

Wednesday , at which many brethren were present . KENNING ' CYCLOPAEDIA . — Freemasons in every part of the world will be highly pleased with this volume , which is very tastefully got up . Based on Mackey's invaluable work , it does not profess to be a thoroughly exhaustive anel completely accurate cyclopa ? elia , but it is one of which the author may well be proud , and

well deserves the support of every member of the Craft . The author expresses his inelebtness to Bro . W . J . Hughan , who not oaly contributed several valuable items , but who revised all the proof sheets . Several other members arc thanked for their help and important suggestions . The handbook is in every respect satisfactory , and no loelge should be without a copy . Price 10 s . Oil . —77 ie European Mail .

HOLLOWAV ' S OINTMENT AND FILLS . —OiUwaret lnfirmUies . — Before the eliscovery of these * reineelies many cases of sencs , ulcers , & c , were pronounced te > be hopelessly incurable , because the treatment pursued tended to eiestroy the streneuh H was incompetent to preserve , anil to exasperate the symptoms it was inadermate to remove . Ilolloevay ' s Pills exert the most

wholesome powers over the unhealthy lte--h ov skin , without elebarriue ; the patient from fresh air ane ' t exercise , anei thus the constitutional vigour is husbaneleel while the mos imalii'nant ulcers , ahcesses . and skin , di-e-ae-cs are in process of cure . Both Ointment and Pills make the bloenl richer ami purer , instead nl permitting it to fall into that poor anil watery stale so fatal t " many labouring under chronic ulcerations . [ AUVT . ]