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deeply grateful they are to these brethren for the readiness with which they met thc wishes of the committee , and the satisfactory way in which the examinations were carried out . The examinations were not confined to the Masonic boys , as it was deemed advisable that they should not be examined

apart from the other members of the respective classes in which they were placed . This mode enabled the examiners to institute a comparison between the Masonic boys and the other pupils of the school ; and the examiners reported that they found the Masonic boys fully equal in training ,

mental capacity , and deportment , to the other pupils of the school , and as being , in most cases , not only well prepared , but well grounded in their studies . One of the pupils—James Brett—distinguished himself by very superior answering , and has been highly recommended by all thc examiners .

This boy entered for thc examinations held in the Royal College of Science , under the Science ancl Art Department of the Council on Education , ancl obtained certificates in nine out of the eleven subjects he entered for , viz : —Magnetism and electricity , mathematics , applied mechanics , geometry , inorganic

chemistry , acoustics , geology , elementary botany , and general biology . " The several recommendations contained in thc report were separately put and adopted . Thc following report from thc scrutineers of thc ballot was read : —

We , the undersigned scrutineers of thc ballot for thc election of two pupils into thc Masonic Orphan Boys' School , have to report that with the aid of the assistant secretary , we have examined the several voting papers sent in . Wc find that thc total number of papers received was 661 , of which

149 were from life governors , 327 from , annual governors , and 1 S 5 from official governors ; of these 2 i were governors whose subscriptions were unpaid , six were not properly signed , three were received late , ancl two in duplicate . The total number of votes recorded was 1 , 543

viz . - —Wills Ballantine , 36 ; Thomas H . Blundell , 36 ; Edward L . Coleman , 330 ; George H . Gill , 58 ; William II . Knight , 16 3 ; James Montgomery , 543 ; William V . O'Neill , 148 ; William G . Orr , 159 ; Alexander L . Richardson , 15 ; William Sirr , 55 . Dated this 10 th November , 1 S 74 .

Samuel Dobbin , \ Charles Foot , > Scrutineers . John V . Lcgge , ) Samuel B . Oldham , Assist . Secretary . Thc Chairman then declared James Montgomery , aged ten , son of James Montgomery , Captain of

ship Abcona , of Lodge No . 106 , Belfast , ancl Edward L . Coleman , aged eleven , son of William St . John Coleman , M . D ., of Lodge No . 60 , Ennis ., duly elected as pupils of the school . The several honorary officers and committees of

thc school were then unanimously re-elected for 1 S 75 . The pupils ofthe school were in attendance , ancl manifested by their healthy and intelligent appearance , the good care bestowed upon them by those under whose care they have been placed . The Dublin Jivenintr Mail .

Freemasonry In Bermuda.

Freemasonry in Bermuda .

LOYALTY LODGE , 35 . S , IRELAND ISLAND . An emergent meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday evening , October "th , for the purpose of conferring thc third degree 011 Bros .

Shcdihck and Beer , and occasion was taken to receive and entertain the W . M . and some of the officers and members of our sister lodge in these islands , viz ., Hannibal , 2 * 14 , G . R . I . Thc following officers were present : — Bros . W . E . Warder , W . M . ; I . C . Tucker , I . l ' . M . ; Chas .

Thielc , P . M . ; J . Bray , S . W . ; W . T . Llewellyn , J . . ; W . Balls , S . D . ; J . Sobey , J . D . ; W . Downing , I . G . ; J . McKirdy , 'Tyler , p . t . ; and Bros . Cann , G . II . Curtis , T . Curtis , Kiddy , Blackwell , Clapp , Cook , Vine , Gole , W . B . Smyth , Field , Caragher . Taylor , Hopper , Marsh , Hobday , Lauder , Milton , Howard , . Sheddick and I Jeer , as members .

Visiting brethren from Hannibal were Bros . W . If . 11 . Wilkinson , W . M . ; J . Watkins , I' . M . ; Frit , P . M . ; Jcpson , SAV . ; Donnelly , Sec ; Troll , Stowe , Andrews , Beer , Lane , Richards , Irvin , O'Brien and Burnaiid . Also Bro . Rev . R . Croker , of Burlington Lodge , 96 ; and Bro . B . Danel of 233 . as guests .

1 he lodge was opened in due form on ist degree , with prayer , and the W . M . informed the brethren of the object of their being assembled that evening , at thc same time commenting in eulogistic terms on the ^ manner in which he ami some of thc officers and members were received on occasion of their

visit to Hannibal a few weeks before , when they were so hospitably received and entertained , expressing great gratification at seeing so many brethren from Lodge 224 , and sincerely trusting their visit to us would be one of pleasure . The lodge was duly passed to the 2 d degree , and Bios . Sheddick and Beer , having passed a search-

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ing examination in their former degrees in a creditable manner , were directed to retire for preparation . The lodge was then raised to thc 3 rd degree , and the two brethren were in a most solemn and impressive manner raised to the sublime degree of Alaster Mason , Bro . Beer

returning thanks for himself and Bro . Sheddick . Nothing further offering , thc M . M . Lodge was closed ancl F . C . resumed ; but nothing offering the F . C . was closed , and E . A . P . lodge resumed . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and nothing further coming before the lodge , it was

closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren sat down to an excellent collation prepared by the stewards , the catering reflecting great credit on those brethcren , as also for the neat and tasteful decorations of the lodge-room for the occasion . A blessing having been asked by Bro . Rev . R .

Croker , thc brethren did ample justice to the good things provided . The cloth being removed , the following loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed ancl duly honoured : — " The Queen and the Craft " was first proposed by the W . M ., accompanied by a few loyal and appropriate remarks , and drank with

great enthusiasm , the assembly singing" God Save the Queen . " "The Grand Master and P . G . Ms . " was next proposed by the W . M ., and in doing so he expressed a hope to sec H . R . H . the Prince of Wales P . G . M . as well as Gi .-a .-od Master of our

ancient order , trusting his reign over the craft would be as prosperous as that of his predecessors . The toast was received heartily , and Masonically honoured , the brethren singing " God Bless thc Prince of Wales . "

Bro . P . M . Watkins , in a few pithy remarks , alluded to thc resignation of Lord Ripon as G . M ., news of which fact hacl reached here , ancl alike astonished all . Bro . Rev . R . Croker , having been unwell for some time past , here requested the W . M . to be allowed

to retire , but before doing so assured the brethren how delighted he was to be present this evening with so many brethren , especially that he was enabled to assist in welcomingthose from Hannibal , 224 , and , wishing them all thc enjoyment possible , he begged to retire .

" Thc Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , Ireland , and Canada , " was next proposed by the W . M ., greeted with Masonic honours , and responded to on behalf of Ireland and Canada by Bro . Wilkinson . The toasts of the evening followed- viz ., " The W . M . of 224 , and Officers and Members of 224 . "

In proposing thc W . M . of 224 , the W . M ., Bro . Warder , said he could scarcely find words to express the pleasure he felt at being able to propose it , ancl at seeing Bro . Wilkinson among us that evening . 'The brethren who accompanied him on a visit to Hannibal would long remember the

fraternal manner in which they were received and entertained . Such interchanges of visits between lodges were productive of much benefit in many ways , and he wished heartily that his visit would be one of unbounded pleasure . Thc toast was enthusiastically received , and greeted with Masonic honours .

Bro . Wilkinson , in reply , said he was at a loss to give due expression to what he felt , but assured thc brethren that thc evening would long be remembered by himself and his brethren of 224 as one of the most pleasant . He could not close his remarks without paying a highly deserved compliment to thc W . M . of Loyalty , congratulating him on the efficient working ofthe lodge .

The toast , " Officers and Members of 224 , " was next drank-, Masonically honoured , ancl ably responded to by Brother Jcpson , S . W ., thanking the lodge for the reception given them . He stated that he hacl long wished to pay a visit to 35 S , having heard such excellent

accounts of the manner of working in the lodge . He begged to say that the descri ption did not approach thc reality at all . He was indeed agreeably surprised , and concluded his remarks by thanking the lodge for their reception of thc Officers and members of 224 , it being far beyond their

expectations . The toast , " Raised Brethren , " was proposed by Bro . P . M . Thielc , duly honoured and ably responded to by Bro . Beer . Bro . J . P . M . 1 . C . 'Tucker proposed thc next toast , " Our Guests , " and took occasion to remark

with what pleasure he was enabled to do so , it being thc health of our Rev . Bro . R . Croker , ancl Bro . 11 . Darrcl . The lodge was highly delighted to have our Rev . Bro . among them this evening , and though he had for some time been much indisposed , the brethren would heartily join with him

m drinking to his thorough restoration , trusting at the same time he would spend many more pleasant evenings with us . Bro . Croker had just handed £ 2 towards thc Building Fund with his earnest wishes for the welfare of Loyalty . With

respect to our worthy Bro . Darrel , the brethren could not be too enthusiastic in drinking to the health of one of thc oldest members of 358 . With the exception of Bro . Thiele , he was the oldest . Bro . Darrcl had ahvays been very zealous in ren-

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dering assistance to Loyalty , especially in connection with R . V . Chapter attached . Thc toast was then drunk with Masonic honours , and responded to by Bvo . Dan-el . " Loyalty Lodge" was then given by Bro . Wilkinson , W . M . of 224 . He requested the

members of his lodge to fill to the full and drink to the continued prosperity of Loyalty Lodge ; which was done right heartily , accompanied with Masonic fire , and responded to on behalf of 358 by the H . M ., Bro . Warder , alluding to thc fraternal feeling

existing between thc lodges , trusting that many opportunities may offer to meet as they had done this evening , thereby strengthening thc tie that binds us as brethren . Bro . Warder concluded by thanking 224 , in the name of the Loyalty , for the substantial assistance rendered to the fatherless

and widow on a recent occasion . Bro . S . W . Bray proposed " Health and Prosperity to Our Sister Lodges in Bermuda , " which being duly honoured , was responded to on behalf of 233 by Bro . Carrel , and for 224 by Bro . Wilkinson .

Bro . O . M . Jas . Watkins , in a very humorous style , proposed " The Ladies , " the brethren singing the glee , " Here ' s Health . " "Distressed Brethren , a Speedy Relief to Them , " was given by J . W . Llewellyn . Thc list of toasts having been completed , the

brethren gave themselves to harmony . Bros . Tucker , Bray , Cann , ancl Pike having prparcd a few glees for the occasion , opened with the glee , " Glorious Apollo , " followed by "Fair Flora decks the Flowery Ground , " the trio , " Thc Monks of Old , " and "Ye Gentlemen of England . " Between the

glees several musical brethren rendered some capital songs , among whom were Bros . Fiddy , Balls , Beer , M'Kirdy , and Richards , of 224 . Bro . Clapp highly amused the assembly with "A West Countryman ' s Trip to the Seaside , " in the true "Zummersct" dialect , and Bro . Cook recitcdin good

style the scene from Henry VIIL , "The Fall of Wolsey . " The singing and recitations were well received . Bro . P . M . Tucker presided at the organ . Apropos of the donations tothe Building Fund of our Rev . Bro . Croker , 'it .-may not be out of place to state thc intentions of the lodge with

respect to the present building . Doubtless it will be interesting to many brethren who belong to Loyalty , or are acquainted with it , who are scattered over thc globe , and to whom it would be a pleasure to hear of its prosperity . Those who have attended the full meetings of the lodge , especially

in the summer months , it will be no difficult task to convince of thc fact that the lodge room is inadequate to the requirements of this constantly increasing lodge . Tlie members have therefore decided , that , to enable them thc better to accomodate themselves and their esteemed brethren who

honour them with their attendance , they will reconstruct the present Hall . So as to accomplish tho object in view Bro . H . Stollard kindly drew up a plan which lias been approved by the lodge , the estimated amount will be about £ 450 . Of this sum the officers and members , with thc assistance of a few friends , have realized about

, £ 300 towards the amount required . The M . W . G . Master and Grand Lodge has been petitioned in the hope of receiving some aid towards an undertaking which has become a matter of necessity . Should this induce any brother interested in our lodge to render assistance , Bro . J . C . Tucker would gladly receive any donation towards so desirable an object .

J he Tyler's toast brougnt lo a close one of the most pleasant evenings in the history of Loyaty , and the brethren highly delighted repaired to their respective homes .

Reviews.

Reviews .

Tin : SuiPwitECKED MAIUNKR . A Quarterly Maritime Magazine . London : Geo . Moriish , 24 , Warwick Lane , Paternoster Row , E . C . We have perused this excellent contribution with pleasure . It contains an excellent article on "Tho Royal Navy , Ancient and Modern , "

abridged from an unfinished History of the Royal Navy by Sir N . H . Nicholas , and other sources . It gives some vivid impressions of the deeds and bearing of some of England's mighty heroes * on the whole it is full of information . Next comes a sketch of the Hebrides , in which

the characteristics of that wild but interesting place arc heautifm ' y depicted . It also gives "Tlie Doctor Afloat , " "Floating Telegraph Station , " "A Stowaway , " "The 'Grace' of Sundcrland , " and many other interesting sketches .

It is well printed , and nicely illustrated , and to those that go down to the sea in ships , that do business in the great waters , this valuable little publication will be found hi ghly interesting , and we are sure it will be highly appreciated by all readers .