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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

Six weeks hence and we shall be face to face with the third and last Anniversary Festival of the yearthat of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The day fixed for the celebration of this important event

is Wednesday , the 27 th June , and , as we announced last week , the Board of Stewards has already decided that it shall be held at Brighton , where there is fair reason to hope that the successes of former Festivals at this favourite sea-side resort will be renewed .

Moreover , for several months past it has been known that the Chairman of the day will be Bro . the Rt . Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., Prov . G . M . of West Y ' orkshire , who was installed in office in the autumn of 1893 , and

will thus inaugurate his career as the chief of West Yorkshire Freemasons by presiding at one of the chief annual events of our Society ; nor do we doubt that he will use all his influence , both official and personal , in order to obtain the necessary supplies for

our junior School during the current year . On the few occasions on which he lias been able to take part in our gatherings , and notably at the Girls' School Festival last week , Bro . Jackson has given evidence of the deep

interest he takes in the work of Masonry , and if only the Craft supports him as he deserves to be supported , we shall have the good fortune to record for the third time within four years some very big figures in connection with this particular Institution .

* The prospects otherwise are most encouraging . The Board of Stewards is already some 500 strong , and o f these about two-fifths are West Yorkshire Masons , who may be trusted to support their chief with the loyalty

which has always characterised the members of this influential Province . But we may be sure there will be no lack of good-will or effort on the part of London and the other represented Provinces to bear their legitimate share in the benevolent work . Indeed , we

have heard of some formidable London lists being in course of compilation , and similar lists are certain to be compiled by country lodges , especially by those who have been holding themselves in reserve for this Anniversary .

Still , though the prospects are so encouraging , we must not content ourselves with these and the hope , that when the day arrives , they will be found to have been realised . The Boys' School , with its 268 pupils , and its limited capital of less than ^ 40 , 000 , is always

in need of help . Its annual expenditure is between . 612 , 000 and £ 13 , , while its permanent income does not exceed , £ 1200 . The last four years have witnessed 1 great improvement in the monetary condition of the School , but much remains to be done in order to bring

it to a level in respect of invested capital with the other Charities . We , therefore , appeal most earnestl y to the Craft , whether in town or country , to do all they can in support of " Our Boys . " The affairs of the Institution are well administered , and the training the

pupils receive , as shown by their successes in various public examinations , excellent . Thus , it not only requires support , but deserves it , and we trust this will be lorthcoming in response to Bro . Jackson ' s advocacy at "righton on the 27 th prox .

* * * It was lilting and appropriate that the Duke of Marlborough when he desired to become a member of 'he Craft should prefer to be initiated in the Churchill

Lod ge , No . 47 8 , which was founded in 18 41 at Oxford under the family name of the Marlboroughs . Viscount Valentia , P . G . Warden and Deputy Grand Master of the Province assisted at the ceremony .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The annual meeting of the subscribers of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held yesterday ( Friday ) , at Freemasons' Tavern , London , Bro . J . A . Farnfield , Treasurer to the Institution , in the chair . He was supported by Bros . Henry Smith , Deputy Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire ; C . E . Keyser , P . G . D . ;

Dr . Strong , P . A . G . D . C ; James Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Sec . ); and a large number of representatives from London and the provinces . The Auditors' report having been read and adopted , the report of the Management Committee was read by Bro . TERRY .

On a motion being put , the report was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On the motion of Bro . KEYSEK , Bro . Farnfield was re-elected Treasurer . The election of annuitants followed , and the result will be found in our advertising columns .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Egyptian Lodge ( No . 27 ) . —An interesting and most successful gathering of this very old established and prosperous lodge took place on the 3 rd instant at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , the occasion being the installation of Bro . F . Brendel , a highly esteemed member of the lodge . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . E . Todd ,

W . M ., supported by Bros . R . Douglas-Smith , I . P . M . ; F . Brendel , S . W . ; H . J . Macfarlane , J . W . j C . J . Cuthbertson , P . M ., Treas . ; Mat . H . Hale , P . M ., Sec . j D . Niven , S . D . ; T . Hughes , J . D . ; A . T . Webster , D . C . ; F . Bull , I . G . ; F . Harrison , P . M . ; S . R . Lamble , P . M . ; T . J . Maidwell , P . M . ; D . H . Jacobs , P . M . ; W . H . Libbis . P . M . ; Isaac Scarth , P . M . ; C B . Todd ,

P . M . ; W . Winn , J . C . Barns , J . Whiffen , R . J . Ham , R . Emery , A . Porter , W . A . Pattison , J . Symmons , J . L . Dunford , T . L . Ullmann , G . J . Newton , W . H . Allcorn , F . May , W . H . Ullmann , S . Ullmann , J . Bangs , C . J . Pallet , J . Hollyman , C . R . Kemp , A . Symmons , H . P . Robinson , H . C . Todd , and R . I . Morley , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . S . Napper , P . M . 1471 ; A . Briscoe .

P . G . Org . Surrey ; C . H . Dancocks , P . M . 2671 ; W . T . Blastock , 50 ; G . F . Burrows , 1707 ; VV . Malham , W . M . I 539 J J . Thorn , P . M . 2331 J G . C . Crow , 2362 ; T . J . Bird , P . M . 1567 ; A . Harvey , P . M . igfijj VV . D . Church , P . M . 1365 ; D . Campbell , W . M . 1305 ; N . Robinson ; R . Gregory , 21 OS ; G . R . Bolton , 1314 , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . W . Murray , 145 ; H . Hill , P . M . 1305 ; G Payne , isio ;

W . A . Innes , 1539 ; J . E . Culverhouse , 534 ; B . Kauffniann , P . M . 1732 ; F . Marx , P . M . 957 ; J . D . Warren , 147 ; H . Langston , 134 S ; G . A . Hilditch , 134 S ; VV . A . Needes , 53 ; R . A . Hose , P . M . 1314 ; J . F . Croager , 30 ; R . Hicks , 704 ; H . Willsmer , 1567 ; A . Myett , 1567 ; J . Hamilton , KJ 29 ; F . A . Baldwin , 21 GS ; T .

Welham , 19 S 9 ; G . Wyatt , 1559 ; VV . B . Elliott , 172 ; J . Pearce ; J . H . Browne , 1004 ; J . Gardner , 15 O 3 ; F . W . Scruby , 795 ; H . j . Cousens , 172 ; D . M . Sherwill , S 13 ; D . D . Heath , 2012 ; VV . N . Race , 1712 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; J . Bunker , P . M . 115 S ; B . Lyons , P . M . 1227 ; J . Armend , 1471 ; G . E . Todd , Sfio ; and R . T . West ,

1744-The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , the W . M ., Bro . A . E . Todd , passed Bro . Kemp . Bro . F . Brendel , the VV . M . elect , was then presented , and installed in a highly praiseworthy mannerby Bro . A . E . Todd . The following were appointed and invested officers for the year : Bros . H . J . Macfarlane , S . W . ; D . Niven , J . W . ; C . J . Cuthbertson , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Hale , P . M ., Sec . 1

Tom Hughes , S . D . ; F . Bull , J . D . j C . J . Pallor , l . G . j D . Jacobs , P . M ., ancl C . R . Kemp , Stwds . ; A . T . Webster , P . M ., D . Cj and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by Bro . A . E . Todd in a manner that made it impossible to have been better rendered . The balance-sheet , showing a substantial sum in hand , having been adopted , it was unanimously resolved to have a summer outing .

Other business being disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the large company adjourned to an excellent banquet , for which Bro . A . Clemow was responsible , and aelmirably served under his personal superintendence and that of his able lieutenant , Bro . Evans .

The customary loyal and Masonic toasts having received full justice , Bro . A . E . Todd , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He said thit it was an honour and pleasure to submit the toast . The members well knew his many e ) ualifications and what he could elo of the ritual , and he would be a great acquisition to the lodge as W . M . The toast was received with enthusiasm .

Bro . Brendel ( the W . M . ) , in responding , said that his very best thanks were due to them for their cordial reception , and to Bro . Todd for his generous words . He woulel do his utmost to study the comfort of the brethren and the interests of the loelge , and he hoped that when his term of

ollice expired that the little he might do woulel be satisfactory to all , but he trusted to have plenty of work . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . A . E . Todd . " Hc said that he was glad to have bcen installed by Bro . Todd , whose working was more than excellent and the loelge should be proud that

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they had so able a member . He had had a very successful year of office and he trusted that the great success he had attained in the lodge would follow him throughout his career . He then presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel for his eliicient services , remarking that no previous W . M . hail done more for the lodge , and his earnest wish was that he would be with them for many years to wear the jewel and to give them his valuable assistance .

The toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . A . E . Todd , on rising to respond , received a heirty welcome . He did not know how to express his thanks , but if he had done his duty he was satisfied . He had tried his best and if the way he had been received that night was evidence that he had given satisfaction he was more than pleased . In appropriate terms the W . M . gave the toastof ' -The Vi-itors . "

Bro . G . R . Bolton responded , observing that it was well known that visitors to the lodge were always certain of a hearty welcome . The work they had witnesseel that night was splendid , and , in conclusion , he made special mention of Bro . A . E . Todd ' s rendeiing of the installing ceremony . Bros . ] . D . Warren , VV . M . Stiles , P . M . j N . Robinson , D . Campbell , W . M . ; A . Briscoe , P . M . ; and H . Hill , P . M ., also replied , bearing testimony to the excellent

working , the hospitality of the members , and congratulating the VV . M . and the ofiicers on the success of the lodge . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Ofiicers , " to which several good speeches were made in reply bv Bros . D . J acobs , P . M . ; S . R . Lamble , P . M . ; C . B . Todd , P . M . ; R . Douglas-Smith , P . M .: Matt . H . Hale , P . M ., Sec . j and

H . J . Macfarlane , S . VV . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very happy and enjoyable evening . Bros . J . H . Browne , H . J . Macfarlane , T . 1 . Bird , R . J . Ham , A . E . Todd , and Thoins vocally and otherwise entertained the brethren , Bro . Arthur briscoe , P . G . Organist Surrey , kindly officiating at the pianoforte . , at the request of Bro . Macfarlane .

Strong Man Lodge ( No . 45 ) . —The installation meeting of this old and nourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , when there was a large attendance of brethren and visitors to witness the installation of Bro . J . G . Cpbb , P . M . 227 S , Prov . G . Std . Br . Herts . There was a considerable quantity of business to be done , but this had wisely been postponed until an emergency meeting on the folloiving

day . After the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the report of the Audit Commiitee was submitted , showing the lodge to be in a very prosperous condition . Bro . J . G . Cobb , P . M ., VV . M . elect , was then presented to Bro . A . M . Whitby , W . M ., and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Cobb was placed in the chair in thc presence of a numerous Board of Installed Masters . The following officers were appointed and

invested : Bros . A . M . Whitby , I . P . M . ; D . A . Langdon , S . W . ; VV . G . Mills , J . W . ; B . S . Liddall , Treas . ( absent through illness ); H . T . Nell , P . M ., W . M . 2278 , Prov . G . Stwd . Herts , Sec . ; G . G . Symons , P . M ., U . C . ; T . C . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Cuer , J . D . j VV . R . G . Emerson , Org . ; T . Ockelford , I . G . j li . J . Stafford , S . Armfield , and J . Jenkinson , Stwds . j and E . Mallet , Tyler . The addresses were then given by the Installing Master , Bro .

Whitby , in a most effective manner . Tne Secretary reported to the lodge that a case in which thc brethren had been interested had been successful at the recent election for the Boys' School . The W . M ., in a few graceful words , expressed regret at the absence , through illness , of Bro . Liddall , Treis ., and the Secretary was instructed to communicate to his family the feelings of the brethren . After " Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors , the

lodge was closed . An excellent banquet followed , after which the W . M . proposed the usual toasts . 'The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " congratulated the lodge on having to preside o / er them such an experienced brother whose services to Freemasonry had earned for him honours in the province to which he bslonged . He had no doubt that if the brethren would give

him the same support they had accorded to his predecessor , a successful year would be in store for the lodge . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked the brethren most sincerely for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast wliich had been proposed by the I . P . M . in such kindly terms . He could assure them thit h 3 felt it a great honour and privilege to be elected to preside over that old and distinguished lodge , and to meet on that

occasion such a large gathering of the brethren . 'They hatl placed him in a position of great responsibility , but it should be his endeavour at all times to discharge theduties and render the ceremonies in a dignified and capable manner , to promote harmony and brotherly love amongst the members , and in every way to study the best interests of the lodge . With the kind support of the officers and brethren , on which he could rely , he should look forward

to having a pleasant and successful year of ollice , and by his conduct in the ^ chair to merit their confidence and approval . The next toast was "The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Uro . A . M . Whitby . " The VV . M . said he had much pleasure in proposing the toast , which he knew would be received with enthusiasm . Bro . Whitby had proved himself a most capable Alaster and hid performed the various duties of his ollice in such a manner

as to rellect credit on himselt and the lodge . He had managed a somewhat difficult fineness with tact and judgement , and had earned the admiration uf the brethren , lie ( the VV . M . ) had much pleasure in presenting the I . P . M . on behalf of the lodge with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and hoped that whenever it was worn it would call up most pleasant recollections of the successful year of ollice he had experienced . Might he be long spared to give the lodge the benefit of his counsel and instruction .

Bro . Whitby , I . P . M ., replying , expressed the pleasure he felt on receiving the commendation of the brethren , and assured them that he should wear the Pa- ;! Master ' s jewel with pride as it marked their appreciation of his efforts . The W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors , " said he was

very pleased to see such a large number present , one brother especially , who was his father in Freenus uiry , Bro . Petch . He was also pleased to welcome Past and Present Provincial Grand Oilicers from Essex and Herts . Bro . Buck , P . P . S . G . W . Essex , congratulated the I . P . M . on the manner in which he had performed the ceremony ot