Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A LTERATION OF THE DAY FOR THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL . On Monday last a deputation from the Board of Stewards for the next annual festival of this institution , consisting of Bros . John B . Monckton ( Town Clerk of London ) , J . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Griffiths Smith , P . G . S . ; Dr . Ramsey , and R . Wcntworth Little , Secretary , waited

on the Right Hjn . the Lord Mayor , at the Mansion House , in consequence of a communication from his lordship ' s Secretary , as to the date of holding the festival of 1873 , at which the Lord Mayor has kindly consented to preside . The deputation was received by his lordship , who informed its members that the festival of the Sons of the Clergy would be held on the 12 th of May , and the Lord Mayor of

London and the Sheriffs had always to attend that festival . In consequence therefore of this fact , the festival of the Masonic Girls' School would have to be held on the day previous , Tuesday , the nth of May , on which day his lordship would be pleased to preside . The Stewards ' visit to the school he would also be obliged to alter in consequence of other engagements ; and instead of takin g p lace on Friday , the 17 th of May , he would appoint

Saturday , the 8 th of that month for the Stewards' visit , and on that day he and the Lady Mayoress would also attend , go over the Institution , and distribute the prizes . The deputation said that these alterations should be carried out , and having thanked his lordship , withdrew . The Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls cannot be held on Tuesday , the nth proximo , the Freemason ' s Tavern being otherwise engaged on that evening .

The following is the list of candidates for election on Saturday , 10 th April next , with the lodges and provinces to which their respective fathers belonged . 1 Blanche Jenny Perks , Brecknock Lodge , 6 5 6 , S . Wales , E . D . 2 Ellen Elizabeth Hollis , Medina Lodge , 35 , Hants , and l . W .

3 Mary Sarah Rogers , Confidence Lodge , 193 , London . 4 Susan Jane Norrish , St . Peter ' s Lodge , n 25 , Devon . 5 Ellen Sophia Christie , Perfect Friendship Lodge , 376 ,

Suffolk . . / i « Mary Emma Barsby , Witham Lodge , 297 , Lincoln shire . 7 Eliza Edith Daly , Joppa Lodge , 188 , London . 8 Fanny Craig , British Kaffrarian Lodge , 853 , S . Africa 9 Ada Elizabeth Kite , Dartmouth Lodge , 262 , Staffordshire .

10 Emily Case , Prosperity Lodge , 62 , London . 11 Mary Ann Richardson , United Chatham Lodge , 184 , Kent . 12 Minnie Phillips , Fidelity Lodge , 3 , London . 13 Mary Louisa Bowler , Virtue and Silence Lodge , 332 , Suffolk .

14 Sarah Lissie Bellamy , Harmony Lodge , 272 , Lincolnshire . 15 Laura Sophia Stransom , Royal Union Lodge , 3 S 2 , Middlesex . 16 Louisa Bigger Stewart , Industry Lodge , 48 , Durham . 17 Diana Gordon Morris , St . George ' s Lodge , 112 , Devonshire .

18 Edith Harry Escott , Strawberry Hill Lodge , 946 , Mid dlesex . 19 Ellen Lucy Morgan , Philanthropic Lodge , 818 , Mon mouthshire . 20 Rosa Milligan , Prudent Brethren Lodge , 145 , London 21 Ada Huyshe Claise , Brunswick Lodge , 159 , Devon shire . 22 Emma Elizabeth Tipper , Etruscan Lodge , 546 , Stafford shire .

23 Annie Eliza Scott , Royal Alfred Lodge , 780 , London . 24 Elizabeth Owens , Finsbury Lodge , 861 , London . 25 Ann Maria Strong , St . John ' s Lodge , 492 , Antigua . 26 Elizabeth Trumble , Vitruvian Lodge , 8 7 , London . 27 Fanny Amelia W . Saunders , Unanimity Lodge , 102 ,

Norfolk . 28 Ida Mary Bryant , Scientific Lodge , 88 , Cambridgeshire . 29 Catherine Louisa Hcllier , Era Lodge , 1423 , Middlesex . 30 Caroline Norris , Royal York of Perseverance Lodge , 7 , London . 31 Mabel Ellen Bingham , Grenadiers , 66 , London .

The name of Florence Ada Holland has been taken , off the list under Law LIL , limiting the age of candidates to eleven years .

The Masonic Temple In Rome.

THE MASONIC TEMPLE IN ROME .

To judge by the crowd of idlers and gazers who thronged the Via della Valle to watch the arrivals at the chastely decorated portals of the new Masonic Temple , the official organ of the Vatican was rather out in its " certainty " of what all good Romans would do on that occasion .

As for " the brethren of the mystic tie , " they assembled in great force , and must have remarked , as they passed the vestibule , through the courtyard , End ascended the luxuriously carpeted stairs , lined with Municipal Guards in full uniform , the elegance of the festoons which overhung their progress and the rich and tastefully-grouped flowers

which diffused their perfume from the vases . One great object of attraction , it is fair to say , however , General Garibaldi , failed to appear . He was represented by his son , Menotti , who explained that at the eleventh hour his father had had a severe access of his rheumatic pains , aim

was tnus , to his great sorrow , prevented from joining his brethren on this august occasion . By two o'clock more than two hundred Masons had assembled . Then the Master of the Ceremonies arranged the order of Procession , the brethren of the first degree leading , followed ty those of the second and third ; next by the Rose Croix

The Masonic Temple In Rome.

Chapter and the members of the other higher degrees ; after them the representatives of the foreign lodges ; and finally came the Grand Master , surrounded by the dignitaries of the Grand Orient of Italy . Thirteen brethren bore the thirteen symbolic lights , another the flaming sword , and a third the standard . The procession then marched through the several halls , and stopped before the

gate of the Temple , where the usual signs of recognition having been exchanged , the gates were thrown wide apart , and , the ranks dividing , admitted the Grand Master , who then led the way under the arch of steel , formed by fifty of the brethren armed with swords , and points of which touched each other at an acute angle . The secret ceremonial then followed , with its usual solemn

impressiveness , after which the Grand Orator , Bro . Mauro Macchj , delivered an impassioned harangue , recounting the great objects of Masonry , the opposition it had encountered , and _ the triumph it had finally won in planting the tripod of liberty , equality , and fraternity on which it rests , in the Eternal City . It was difficult for the orator , surrounded as he was by the survivors of imprisonment in

Bourbon and Papal dungeons , by old men who had grown grey in the struggle for Italian unity , and by youths who bore about them the scars of the wounds received at Solferino , at Marsala , at Gaeta , at Castelfidardo , at Aspromonte , and at Mentana , to refrain from a few pointed allusions to the old order of things and the new , but he kept within tlTe bounds of a becoming moderation , and

made allusion to the presence of the foreign lodges , particularly to those of Great Britain , in graceful and affecting language . Lieutenant-Colonel Balcarres Ramsay , of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , replied on behalf of his compatriot brethren , expressing himself fluently in Italian , and eliciting repeated marks of approbation from the brethren . Other speakers followed , of whom the most loudly

applauded was Signor Brienza , of Naples—that stronghold of Masonry . Telegrams kept arriving all day , even during the proceedings , from other Italian lodges , many of which , I remarked , are called after Garibaldi , as well as from lodges in North and South America ( of which the Argentine Republic was particularly warm in its greeting ) , in France , in Germany , in Luxemberg , in

Austro-Hungary , and , in short , from nearly half the counties in Europe , congratulating Italy on her Masonic Temple in Rome . The ceremony was brought to a close with the customary forms , and the brethren dispersed to meet again next day , at a conversazione , to which ladies were to be admitted . This is the first lodge which has been inaugurated in

Rome since 1870 , Several attempts at establishing such a Masonic institution have been made , but without success ; the initiative , it is said , having been taken under auspices scarcely influential enough . The Temple in the Via della Valle is a large square hall , at the head of which stands the throne of the Grand Orient , with places set apart for subordinate Orients on each side . It is elegantly adorned

the walls and cornices being painted white , relieved by colours judiciously varied and by ornaments in gold . Three statues occupy pedestals on the walls—that of Hercules , personifying strength ; of Venus , representing beauty ; and of Minerva , typifying wisdom . Over portals on the inside is the following inscription , cut in granite and with letters of gold : — " Templum hoc Roma :

a servitute redempt-e liberi structors Italici justitiae veritati sacrarunt . V . kal . mart . MDCCCLXXV . " To-day was the giomo ili gala , so to speak , and a large number of Masons in Rome attended the conversazione and musical entertainment to which it was chiefly to be devoted ; and also in the hope that Garibaldi would appear—a hope in which , however , they were disappointed ,

the General being still confined to his room . Another lodge meeting was held at two , at which were once more represented the Grand Lodge of Scotland , the Dalhousie Lodge , the University Lodge of Oxford , and the Havant Lodge . Business having been concluded by an address from Grand Orator Mauro Macchi , and a loudly cheered response from Colonel Balcarres Ramsay , who conveyed ,

through Menotti Garibaldi , the greeting of British lodges to his illustrious father , the Cantata , expressly composed for the occasion by brother Swicher , with words also ad hoc by Brothers Castellazzo and Bacci , was given in a saloon opening out of the Temple with grand effect by Signora Wiziach and Signor Niccilini and others of the operatic company in Rome . The poem , a finely-animated

ode , was particularly successful in its chorus . A brilliant assemblage of ladies , many of rank , other English residents in Rome or passing visitors , where escorted through the halls of the building to the interior of the Temple , the elegant design and decoration of which evoked many compliments to Bro . Landi , its architect . Conspicious in his

courtesies was the portly figure and fine grey head of the Grand Master , Joseph Mazzoni , who remindea one not a little of the late Earl of Zetland ; while at every turn presented himself some soldier wearing the medal of an Italian victory or some civilian patriot who bore the marks —not less noble insignia—of years of seclusion and rivation in political prisons .

Obituary.

Obituary .

B 110 . RICHARD LIMPUS . Bro . Richard Limpus , P . Prov . G . Organist Middlesex , W . M . 1309 , died at his residence , 41 , Queen-square , Bloomsbiiry , on Monday , 15 th inst . He was initiated in the British Lodge , became a joining member of the Acacia

Lodge , also joined the Lebanon Lodge , 1326 , and Era Lodge , 1423 . He was exalted in Royal Arch Freemasonry in Mount Lebanon Chapter , 73 , and was a founder of Lebanon Chapter , 1326 , holding office in both . He was a Past Steward and Life Governor of the Masonic charities . He was a hard worker in Masonry , doing good

Obituary.

suit and service on all and every occasion . A more popular , highly-esteemed , respected , and beloved brother never yet belonged to the Craft , for to know him was to like him . He has left a sorrowing widow to lament his loss .

Bro . Limpus was a brother of the Rev . II . F . Limpus , vicar of Twickenham , who is also well-known as a musican of considerable attainments . Bro . Limpus , from his early training and long practice , had obtained a high reputation as a choir-master no less than as an organist , and the choral services at St . Michael ' s had , under his direction , become known for their excellence . It was , however , as the founder of the College of Organists that

Bro . Limpus had acquired his reputation among his professional brethren , and his death will be a great loss to the institution , to the interests of which lie had devoted himself with the utmost earnestness . The arrangements for the festival service in aid of the College Benevolent Fund , held at St . Paul ' s Cathedral a few months since , were made by Bro . Limpus ; but shortly after , his health began to fail , and his illness , which was largely due to overwork had now terminated fatally . ,

BRO .. GEORGE PYMM Bro . George Pymm , W . M . 1275 , P . M . 749 , P . M . 1310 , P . Z . 749 , & c , died on the 15 th inst . He was initiated in the Belgrave Lodge , 749 , passed through the various offices , and in due time installed W . M . He took the Royal Arch degree

in 749 , and served every office , being a P . Z . He was a Life Governor and Past Steward of the charities . A more free , open-hearted , genuine brother never lived . He has realised Masonic teachings by " living respected and deeply regretted " by all who knew him . A widow and famil y mourn their irreparable loss .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

Bro . P . A . Nairne , P . M . 176 , was elected on Saturday last to represent the lodge as its Steward at the installation of the M . W . G . M . The annual Festival of Bro . H . Muggeridge ' s Lodge of Instruction ( Stability , 217 ) will be held on the 30 th April , at the City Terminus Hotel . The Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , Bro . Col , Francis Burdctt , will

preside at the banquet . ( See advertisement . ) The annual ball of the Red Cross Order will be held on the 31 st inst . at Willis's rooms . The president is Col . Burdett , M . Em . Grand Viceroy and Deputy Grand Commander of St . John . The surplus proceeds will be given to the Masonic Charities and the Almoner's Fund of the Red Cross Order . Cootc and Tinney ' s band is engaged . Sir Knts . R . Wcntworth Little ( Treas . Gen . and

Commander of St . John ) , Treasurer ; II . A . Dubois , G . A . Treas . and Commander of St . John , and C . F . Hogard , G . V . Chamberlain and Commander of St . John , are Hon . Sees . ' The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the St . Luke ' s Lodge of Instruction , held at the Rose Tavern , 86 , Fulhamroad , on the evening of Good Friday , * March 26 th , Bro . Ardin , P . M . Zetland , sn , in the chair .

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT CHRIST ' HOSPITAL . —ON Thursday evening , 12 th inst , our Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Princess of Wales paid a visit to . this school , to witness one of the series of "public suppings , " so called , which have always been held there during the Lenten period since the foundation of the school in the reign of Edward VI Their Royal Highnessts were

accompanied by Princess Christian , Prince George , and Prince Albert Victor . The Royal visitors arrived at the Hospital about 7 o ' clock , and were received at the entrance by Mr . Allcroft , the treasurer , and a goodly number of the Governors . Thence they were escorted by the authorities , each carrying a wand of office , to the Grand Hall , which on this occasion was unusually crowded by privileged visitors .

many of whom were ladies , over and above the scholars themselves , about 750 in number , large and small . As the Royal party entered the hall the whole company rose to receive them , and the fine organ at the eastern end of it pealed forth the National Anthem with thrilling effect . After taking the places assigned them on the dais , the choir sang the air , "God bless the Prince of Wales , " the

Royal visitors and the general company standing . _ By this time the whole 750 boys had been . seated on either side of a table in the centre of the hall and extending over its whole length , on which their frugal supper _ had been laid ; but before sitting down to it an appropriate hymn was sung , the whole company joining , and prayers ! were said and selected passages of Scripture read from a

rostrum or pulpit by the head Grecian in the school—Mr . Reichel—with becoming reverence and a most mellifluous voice , every syllable being distinctly audible over the vast building , Supper over , the boys , gathering ; up the fragments in baskets , according to usage , and ' some of them at intervals carrying lighted tapers in their hands ,

filed past the Prince and Princess , two abreast , This was a long and , at last , a somewhat tiring ceremony , seeing that there were 750 of them , but it was at times relieved by the merriment caused by such of the boys as carried baskets of broken victuals on their shoulders doing their best under perverse circumstances to make asuitable obeisance to the Prince and Princess .

HOLLOWAV ' OINTMENT AND P ILLS . — The present inclement season should teach us caution . Exposure to its influence , combined with confined atmospheres in close and heated rooms , frequently lays the foundation of cvil « which must b < 1 at onco attacked before serious mischief be brought about . We are all apt to be careless , and what at first sight may appear to be only a slicht cold , may perhaps eventually terminate in some formidable malady . On the first appearance of anything of the kind , this Ointment should be applied ( after due fomentation and according to the directions ) to the chest and throat ; this alone will aturd great relief , but to doubly secure one ' s-sclf the pills should slmul-. taneously be taken , this will confirm the cure . APVT .