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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys. Festival 1876.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . FESTIVAL 1876 .
BY WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN . It has occurred to me that a feyv words respecting the hove institution might be acceptable to our brother Steyvards for 1876 , as to its origin and early history . ] , r the report of our excellent Secretary Bro . Binckes ,
dated June , 1875 , is a most interesting sketch of the commencement of the institution , which merits our careful attention , and especially as it communicates valuable Information hitherto unnoticed by the fraternity . The popular notion is that the R . M . I , for Boys was founded by certain members of the Lodge No . 23 , under the " Ancients" A . D . 179 8 , and that the "Moderns "
Viad no such society , theirs being for girls alone , ( the R . M . I for Girls having been established in 179 S ) or that the institution for Girls originated yvith the " Moderns , " ( so called ) and thc Boys with the " Ancients " ( so called ) . Undoubtedly Lodge No . 23 ( United Mariners ) , has the honour of starting the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and at a meeting convened of " Ancient" Masons , held
on the 3 rd day of July , 179 8 , it was agreed , according to the recommendation of that lodge to " establish a Masonic Society for cloathing and educating the sons of Indigent Freemasons . " The Grand Lodge " according to the old constitutions " soon took the matter in hand most earnestly , and passed a law , that upon registering each initiate in London , or in the country , thc sum of five
shillings , or tyvo shillings and sixpence shall be paid respectively towards the funds of that society , and under the patronage of the M . W . G . M . the Duke of Athol , the institution flourished , some fifty children being so educated and clothed every year . The regular Grand Lodge , in thc person of one of its most distinguished members , Bro . Sir Francis C . Daniel ,
'M . D ., however formed an independent society . In a memoir of this good brother , now brought into notice by Bro . Binckes , yve find that Sir Francis Daniel established a " Masonic charity , for clothing and educating the sons of indigent Freemasons ; and in July , 179 S , ( 1808 is believed to be the year ) , the foundation stone of this Institution was laid . This praiseworthy undertaking was
accomplished under the wing of the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 50 , London , on the roll of the " Moderns , " and of yvhich lodge the worthy knight ( Daniel ) had been Master for seventeen consecutive years , and resumed the same office tyvice since at different periods . During his long period of Mastership of the Royal Naval Lodge he initiated " upyvards of 000 American captains
and near 400 British Naval Commanders , " so that it is quite evident that the lodge had every right to its title . Sir F . C . Daniel yvas succeeded by thc Right I Ion . the Earl of Kingston as W . M ., and yvas presented by his lordship , in requital of his eminent services , yvith a silver cup unanimously voted him by the lodge . In the minutes of a General Meeting of the subscribers
to the Masonic charity , instituted by Bro . Daniel , held at the Royal Naval Lodge on Friday , 23 rd June , 1809 , it yvould appear that thc Society , especially active Irom March 25 th , 1808 , had then received subscriptions in one year amounting to £ 330 ( circa ) , and expended £ 151 for the same period . 'I he Earl of Kingston was then its noble patron , ami thc Earl of Moira and ether distinguished
brethren , Vice-Presidents , the well known Chevalier B . Ruspini being prominent as usual in any and every good Masonic work . It is then a fact that Sir Francis's next " Grand Masonic Act " was to institute a second charity for the purpose of protecting the yvidows nnd orphans of the regular Masons , and is noted in the memoir , by which it yvould appear
that the institution alluded to is in reality the one alreadv mentioned , and that the foundation was 1808 , and not 1791 as stated in another paragraph . I think it likely that the yvriter of the memoir has erroneously taken thc year of origin ofa similar institution under thc "Ancients " to refer to Bro . Daniel ' s Society , and so wc may fairly take it for granted that thc Society for the education of the
sons of deceased and indigent Freemasons was originated by that brother in 1808 . This is evident also from the purport of a circular issued by Sir F . C . Daniel , asking for subscriptions , dated Nov . 6 th , 1809 . In consequence of the glorious Union of 1813 , by which the " Moderns " and " Ancients " were consolidated into one body , Bro . Sir Francis C . Daniel , after three months '
arduous exertion accomplished the Union of the tyvo charities , in yvhich yvork he yvas much indebted to Bro . W . Williams , Esq ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for the County of Dorset , and Sir William Rayvlins , Past Senior Grand Warden , without whose able assistance he yvould have had much difficulty . These two gentlemen , along yvith Sir Francis , subscribed additional sums in order to
accomplish this desirable object . The effect of these noble exertions , by the consolidation of this excellent institution , has been that it provides for 70 children , yvho are neatly clothed and educated thc same as in thc best academies , and on calculating the numbers from thc establishment it is ascertained that near 1000 children have been provided for , and about 400 families relieved , including a pension for several
yvidows . " r Th » f Uni 0 n ot thc two cl ' ar'ties was consummated on the 20 th May , 1817 , and in a circular issued during the same month thc energetic kni ght again implored the aid of the fraternity , in the names of the noble patrons , the Dukes of Sussex , Kent , and Athol , and others , and for the sake of " upyvards of forty boys imploring- protection . " inc
number " left out in thc cold " is still more at the present time , and should incite the Stewards for 1876 to strive to their utmost in the glorious cause of Masonic Benevolence , not only for thc boys , but for the sister institutions of which wc , as Masons , are so justly proud . In this year of the foundation of the Masonic Institution for Boys by the " Ancients " there wcce six . lads provided
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys. Festival 1876.
for , now there are fully 170 more I What need be said more than this simple yet eloquent fact to cause a large influx of subscriptions ? It is pleasant to note that thc two lodges , to yvhom the honour is justly due of originating the institutiin in question , exist to this day . The Royal Naval Lodge having been warranted A . D . 1738 , and was num _' . * ered 57
immediately before the Union , as wc have seen . At the union that number was changed to 79 , then in 1832 to 70 , and in 1863 to 59 . The " United Mariner ' s Lodge , " ( both names singular to say having to do yvith the Navy ) before the " Union " yvas No . 23 under the " Ancients , " afterwards it became No . 36 , in 1832 No . 33 , and in 186 3 No . 30 . Long may they exist , and help to maintain our great Masonic Charities .
Consecration Of Royal Prince Of Wales's Lodge, No. 1555, Penang, Straits Settlements.
CONSECRATION OF ROYAL PRINCE OF WALES'S LODGE , NO . 1555 , PENANG , STRAITS SETTLEMENTS .
The rapid progress that our ancient and honourable Craft is making in Europe is fully equalled in proportion in the far East . Where , a feyv years ago , Masonry was hardly represented , noyv it exists as a well-known and flourishing institution , its noble and honourable tenets respected , and its ancient landmarks guarded and upheld by men whose
names are associated yvith that nobleness of mind and purpose yvhich are the ramparts of social and moral virtue . In Japan , China , Singapore , Batavia , Manilla , and other places , lodges have been existing for some time , and noyv another support has been added to the old Masonic Oak by the founding and full establishment of a lodge in
Penang , ( or Pnnce of Wales ' s Island ) , Straits Settlements . The Royal Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 15 : 5 ( deriving its name from a double source , viz ., from our M . W . Grand Master in England , and from the Island in yvhich it is situated ) , was commenced in April last by the resident and seafaring brethren , numbering in all some fifteen or sixteen . These in a most liberal manner furnished the
necessary funds , and through the truly fraternal help and kindness of the R . W . Bro . F . H . Gottlieb , of Singapore , in Masonic charge of the Eastern Archipelago , the formal and proper application was made and forwarded to the United Grand Lodge of England for a warrant of constitution , & c . Fortunately , the R . W . District Grand Master , Bro . W . H . Read , then on a visit to England , at once gave
the matter his undivided attention , and to yvhosc untiring energy , and great interest taken in the proceedings we may attribute our present success . The warrant , bearing the sign manual of our Royal Brother the M . W . Grand Master , and dated July 5 U 1 , 18 75 , yvas duly received , though it was not until the 4 th of December last that the consecration and installation could be arranged to take
place . On that day these ceremonies yvere carried through under the presidency and direction of R . W . Bro . VV . H . Read , D . G . M ., and R . W . Bro . F . H . Gottlieb . Thc members of the lodge , numbering thirty-six , yvere all present , besides numerous visitors . Many of our naval and military brethren yvere unavoidably absent , having to be present at the scene of the disturbances in tbe adjacent territory of
Perak . Hoyv sorely did we miss the one whose cruel and treacherous murder by the Malays , in Perak , had necessitated the presence of troops and naval forces to avenge his death . W . Bro . the Hon . J . VV . VV . Birch was one of the brightest stars of Masonry in the East , and , with his great love for for its principles , was respected by the yvhole Craft here .
He , together yvith Bro . Captain Innes , R . E ., yvere both members of the lodge , and had looked fc . rward with much pleasure to joining in these ceremonies , which alas they yvere not to see . They died as Masons should diefor duty . Never will those brethren who had the honour of being present forget thc impression left by these beautiful services . The perfect yvorking of the R . W . brethren and thc
marked unanimity and love prevailing made it an occasion to be remembered by all . W . Bro . the Rev . Arthur Fearon , Colonial Chaplain , was installed as first W . M . of this lodge , and the brethren have good cause to congratulate themselves that circumstances should have permitted of their choosing one to rule that is so well known and respected for his great admiration and love for the fundamental principles of our Masonic Craft .
Much satisfaction yvas expressed at the furniture , regalia , & c , which had been supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and the reasonable prices charged . At seven o'clock in the evening the inauguration banquet took place in the library and committee room , and , thanks to the energy and kind attention of the Stewards , Bros . Lavine , Comrie , Hill , Fox , Anthony , and Ainslic , was a complete success .
1 'he usual Masonic and loyal toasts were drunk with honours , and after a very pleasant and sociable evening , it being Saturday night , the brethren broke up and dispersed to their homes about eleven o ' clock . The officers for the year 1875-6 are W . Bros , the Rev . A . Fearon , W . M . ; A . Ainslie , S . W . ; S . A . Fox , J . W . ; W . D . Hill , Treasurer ; J . Wilkinson , Secretary ; W . Marshall , S . W . ; j . King , J . W . ; E . S . Cohen , I . G . ; W . Penegar , Tyler .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , which will hold its annual festival next Friday at the Metropolitan Club , 269 , Pentonville Road , at half-past 6 in the evening , yvas incorrectly described in our last impression as the Metropolitan Club of Instruction . As " Clubs of Instruction " are not allowed b y Grand Lodge , the brethren who read the paragraph must have seen that this was an unintentional error .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
PRESCOT . —William de la More Preceptory . —A conclave of the Knights attached to this preceptory yvas recently held at the New Masonic Hall , Prescot . Thc proceedings yvere opened about half-past three o ' clock by Sir Knight J . Kellett Smith , E . P ., and the others present yvere Sir Knights G . Turner , P . E . C . ; J . W . J . Fowler , P . E . C . ; R . Brown , Prelate ; R . Young , First
Cap . * , T . Ashmore , Second Cap . ; H . Nelson , Registrar ; J . Wood , Treasurer ; W . Tyrer , Almoner ; J W . Ballard , Expert ; VV . J . Thomson , Cap . Lines ; E . M . Sheldon ; and the visitors were Sir Knights H . R . Beswick Royds , Sub Prior ; W . Doyle , E . C . Alpass , Preceptor and Constable Lancashire ; T . Berry , P . G . S . B . England and P . Prov . First Grand Cap . ; and J
E . Jackson , First Cap . Alpass . After some preliminary business , Sir Knight H . R . Beswick Royds , Sub Prior of Lancashire , took the chair , and proceeded yvith the installation of Sir Knight R . Young as the E . P . for the ensuing year , the work being done in a remarkably effective style throughout . The E . P ., having been saluted in the usual form , ' proceeded to invest the folloyving as his
officers : —Sir Knights T . Ashmore , C . ; H . Nelsbn , M . ; VV . Tyrer , P . ; R . Brown , R . ; J . Wood , Treasurer ; J . VV . Ballard . A . ; W . J . Thomson , E ; and Dr . E . M . Sheldon , C . of the L . Sir Knight Captain G . Turner , in name of the Sir Knights , presented Sir
Knight Dr . J . Kellett Smith , LP . Preceptor , with a valuable solid silver cigar case , as a slight recognition of his valuable services during the past year as E . P . After the transaction of some business , the preceptory was closed , and the assembled Knights adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . Sir Knight Young , E . P ., presided .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LANCASTER . —Red Cross Conclave ( No . 12 )*—The regular and installation meeting of this conclave yvas held on Monday , 18 th Jan ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athena-urn , when the following officers were present : — Em . and Perf . Sir Knt . Wm . Hall , M . P . S . ; Em . Sir Knt . VV . H . Bagnall , V . E . ; lllus . Sir Knt . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., Insp . General ; Sir Knt . F . Dean , S . G . ; Sir Knt .
E . Airey , J . G . , * and others . After the preliminary business had been transacted , and tyvo candidates elected , a senate of Sovereigns was opened , and Sir . Kr . t . Moore , as Installing Officer , duly enthroned Sir Knt . Bagnall into the chair of C , and a college of Viceroys being declared , afteryvards inducted Sir Knt . F . Dean into the chair of E . The Knights
yvere re-admitted , and paid their obeisance to the M . P . S . and V . E . The officers yvere then appointed as folloyvs : — Sir Knts . J . D . Moore , Treas ; E . Airey . S . G . ; W . J . Sey , J . G . ; VV . Wearing , Prefect ; R . Taylor , Sentinel . There being no other business , the conclave yvas closed in due form .
Masonic Ball At Sheffield.
MASONIC BALL AT SHEFFIELD .
One of thc most successful balls of the season was given on Friday night ( January 7 th ) , in the Cutlers' Hall , by the Freemasons of Sheffield . As usual they engaged the yvhole suite of rooms , and made the most complete and elaborate arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests . They did not yvish thc Masonic Ball to stand
pre-eminent in point of number of visitors , but what they have always wished to bring about , and what they again achieved , was firstly to keep it select , and secondly that their guests should be thoroughly satiated with pleasure . The large handsome banqueting hall ( of world-wide renown ) yvas devoted to dancing , the ladies' gallery being occupied by the band . The holland was excellently laid .
the ball-room yvas approached from the vestibule by an ornamental passage formed by a screen and ayvning ; this passage was laid with rich carpet , on yvhich appeared the Prince of Wales's plume ( used during Royal visit ) , and the awning , screen , etc ., were decorated yvith festoons of flowers and gilt beading . The supper gave every satisfaction , as also did the wines . The tables were tastefully
decorated with choice plants and floyvers , yvhich contributed to make up a brilliant scene . The ball-room ( same as used during the recent Royal visit ) presented a very animated appearance , the chandeliers casting doyvn a flood of light upon the dancers . Amongst the regalia yvorn we noticed that of Craft , Provincial Grand Craft , Royal Arch , Mark , Provincial Grand Mark
Rose Croix , 30 ., Knights' Templar , Red Cross of Constantine , K . H . S ., and the Royal Order of Scotland ; others in military uniforms . " These , together yvith the light costumes of the ladies , made up a most enchanting picture . The band yvas under the conductorship of Bro . Charles Harvey , and in addition to his ordinary string band there yvas the principal viola and bassoon from Mr .
Charles Halle ' s band , ( Manchester ) , and the principal violoncello of Mr . De Jong ' s band , ( Manchester ) . The programme consisted of eighteen dances , exclusive of supper dances . The whole of the arrangements were under the supervision of a committee of tyvclve , selected from the three lodges , Bros . S . B . Ellis and Joseph Binney acting as Honorary Secretaries ; the Steyvards ( yvhich included
the committee ) were Bros . J * . A . Andreyv , R . Arnison , P . M ., & c . ; H . I-I . Bedfoid , j . Binney , VV . H . Brittain , P . M ., & c ; J . Clark , T . Collinson , P . M . ; H . Ecroyd , W . M . ; S . B . Ellis , S . W ; John Fawcett , W . M . ; II . J . Garnett , P . M ., & c . ; G . VV . Hawksley , P . M . ; S . Hayes , P . M . ; J . F . Moss , P . M . ; H . W . Pawson , P . M . ; R .
Renton , A . Scargill , P . M . ; R . Schott , John Sutcliffe , P . M ., & c , ( Grimsby ); Dr . W . R . Thomas , J . W . ; Geo . W . Webster , J . W . ; W . White , W . M . The dancing commenced at 9 , and continued until 4 o ' clock . Upwards of 300 were present , some of yvhom came from Rotherham , Chesterfield , Worksop , Nottingham , ManchesttB , Yoik , London , Liverpool , Barnsley , and Grimsby . t
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys. Festival 1876.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . FESTIVAL 1876 .
BY WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN . It has occurred to me that a feyv words respecting the hove institution might be acceptable to our brother Steyvards for 1876 , as to its origin and early history . ] , r the report of our excellent Secretary Bro . Binckes ,
dated June , 1875 , is a most interesting sketch of the commencement of the institution , which merits our careful attention , and especially as it communicates valuable Information hitherto unnoticed by the fraternity . The popular notion is that the R . M . I , for Boys was founded by certain members of the Lodge No . 23 , under the " Ancients" A . D . 179 8 , and that the "Moderns "
Viad no such society , theirs being for girls alone , ( the R . M . I for Girls having been established in 179 S ) or that the institution for Girls originated yvith the " Moderns , " ( so called ) and thc Boys with the " Ancients " ( so called ) . Undoubtedly Lodge No . 23 ( United Mariners ) , has the honour of starting the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and at a meeting convened of " Ancient" Masons , held
on the 3 rd day of July , 179 8 , it was agreed , according to the recommendation of that lodge to " establish a Masonic Society for cloathing and educating the sons of Indigent Freemasons . " The Grand Lodge " according to the old constitutions " soon took the matter in hand most earnestly , and passed a law , that upon registering each initiate in London , or in the country , thc sum of five
shillings , or tyvo shillings and sixpence shall be paid respectively towards the funds of that society , and under the patronage of the M . W . G . M . the Duke of Athol , the institution flourished , some fifty children being so educated and clothed every year . The regular Grand Lodge , in thc person of one of its most distinguished members , Bro . Sir Francis C . Daniel ,
'M . D ., however formed an independent society . In a memoir of this good brother , now brought into notice by Bro . Binckes , yve find that Sir Francis Daniel established a " Masonic charity , for clothing and educating the sons of indigent Freemasons ; and in July , 179 S , ( 1808 is believed to be the year ) , the foundation stone of this Institution was laid . This praiseworthy undertaking was
accomplished under the wing of the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 50 , London , on the roll of the " Moderns , " and of yvhich lodge the worthy knight ( Daniel ) had been Master for seventeen consecutive years , and resumed the same office tyvice since at different periods . During his long period of Mastership of the Royal Naval Lodge he initiated " upyvards of 000 American captains
and near 400 British Naval Commanders , " so that it is quite evident that the lodge had every right to its title . Sir F . C . Daniel yvas succeeded by thc Right I Ion . the Earl of Kingston as W . M ., and yvas presented by his lordship , in requital of his eminent services , yvith a silver cup unanimously voted him by the lodge . In the minutes of a General Meeting of the subscribers
to the Masonic charity , instituted by Bro . Daniel , held at the Royal Naval Lodge on Friday , 23 rd June , 1809 , it yvould appear that thc Society , especially active Irom March 25 th , 1808 , had then received subscriptions in one year amounting to £ 330 ( circa ) , and expended £ 151 for the same period . 'I he Earl of Kingston was then its noble patron , ami thc Earl of Moira and ether distinguished
brethren , Vice-Presidents , the well known Chevalier B . Ruspini being prominent as usual in any and every good Masonic work . It is then a fact that Sir Francis's next " Grand Masonic Act " was to institute a second charity for the purpose of protecting the yvidows nnd orphans of the regular Masons , and is noted in the memoir , by which it yvould appear
that the institution alluded to is in reality the one alreadv mentioned , and that the foundation was 1808 , and not 1791 as stated in another paragraph . I think it likely that the yvriter of the memoir has erroneously taken thc year of origin ofa similar institution under thc "Ancients " to refer to Bro . Daniel ' s Society , and so wc may fairly take it for granted that thc Society for the education of the
sons of deceased and indigent Freemasons was originated by that brother in 1808 . This is evident also from the purport of a circular issued by Sir F . C . Daniel , asking for subscriptions , dated Nov . 6 th , 1809 . In consequence of the glorious Union of 1813 , by which the " Moderns " and " Ancients " were consolidated into one body , Bro . Sir Francis C . Daniel , after three months '
arduous exertion accomplished the Union of the tyvo charities , in yvhich yvork he yvas much indebted to Bro . W . Williams , Esq ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for the County of Dorset , and Sir William Rayvlins , Past Senior Grand Warden , without whose able assistance he yvould have had much difficulty . These two gentlemen , along yvith Sir Francis , subscribed additional sums in order to
accomplish this desirable object . The effect of these noble exertions , by the consolidation of this excellent institution , has been that it provides for 70 children , yvho are neatly clothed and educated thc same as in thc best academies , and on calculating the numbers from thc establishment it is ascertained that near 1000 children have been provided for , and about 400 families relieved , including a pension for several
yvidows . " r Th » f Uni 0 n ot thc two cl ' ar'ties was consummated on the 20 th May , 1817 , and in a circular issued during the same month thc energetic kni ght again implored the aid of the fraternity , in the names of the noble patrons , the Dukes of Sussex , Kent , and Athol , and others , and for the sake of " upyvards of forty boys imploring- protection . " inc
number " left out in thc cold " is still more at the present time , and should incite the Stewards for 1876 to strive to their utmost in the glorious cause of Masonic Benevolence , not only for thc boys , but for the sister institutions of which wc , as Masons , are so justly proud . In this year of the foundation of the Masonic Institution for Boys by the " Ancients " there wcce six . lads provided
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for , now there are fully 170 more I What need be said more than this simple yet eloquent fact to cause a large influx of subscriptions ? It is pleasant to note that thc two lodges , to yvhom the honour is justly due of originating the institutiin in question , exist to this day . The Royal Naval Lodge having been warranted A . D . 1738 , and was num _' . * ered 57
immediately before the Union , as wc have seen . At the union that number was changed to 79 , then in 1832 to 70 , and in 1863 to 59 . The " United Mariner ' s Lodge , " ( both names singular to say having to do yvith the Navy ) before the " Union " yvas No . 23 under the " Ancients , " afterwards it became No . 36 , in 1832 No . 33 , and in 186 3 No . 30 . Long may they exist , and help to maintain our great Masonic Charities .
Consecration Of Royal Prince Of Wales's Lodge, No. 1555, Penang, Straits Settlements.
CONSECRATION OF ROYAL PRINCE OF WALES'S LODGE , NO . 1555 , PENANG , STRAITS SETTLEMENTS .
The rapid progress that our ancient and honourable Craft is making in Europe is fully equalled in proportion in the far East . Where , a feyv years ago , Masonry was hardly represented , noyv it exists as a well-known and flourishing institution , its noble and honourable tenets respected , and its ancient landmarks guarded and upheld by men whose
names are associated yvith that nobleness of mind and purpose yvhich are the ramparts of social and moral virtue . In Japan , China , Singapore , Batavia , Manilla , and other places , lodges have been existing for some time , and noyv another support has been added to the old Masonic Oak by the founding and full establishment of a lodge in
Penang , ( or Pnnce of Wales ' s Island ) , Straits Settlements . The Royal Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 15 : 5 ( deriving its name from a double source , viz ., from our M . W . Grand Master in England , and from the Island in yvhich it is situated ) , was commenced in April last by the resident and seafaring brethren , numbering in all some fifteen or sixteen . These in a most liberal manner furnished the
necessary funds , and through the truly fraternal help and kindness of the R . W . Bro . F . H . Gottlieb , of Singapore , in Masonic charge of the Eastern Archipelago , the formal and proper application was made and forwarded to the United Grand Lodge of England for a warrant of constitution , & c . Fortunately , the R . W . District Grand Master , Bro . W . H . Read , then on a visit to England , at once gave
the matter his undivided attention , and to yvhosc untiring energy , and great interest taken in the proceedings we may attribute our present success . The warrant , bearing the sign manual of our Royal Brother the M . W . Grand Master , and dated July 5 U 1 , 18 75 , yvas duly received , though it was not until the 4 th of December last that the consecration and installation could be arranged to take
place . On that day these ceremonies yvere carried through under the presidency and direction of R . W . Bro . VV . H . Read , D . G . M ., and R . W . Bro . F . H . Gottlieb . Thc members of the lodge , numbering thirty-six , yvere all present , besides numerous visitors . Many of our naval and military brethren yvere unavoidably absent , having to be present at the scene of the disturbances in tbe adjacent territory of
Perak . Hoyv sorely did we miss the one whose cruel and treacherous murder by the Malays , in Perak , had necessitated the presence of troops and naval forces to avenge his death . W . Bro . the Hon . J . VV . VV . Birch was one of the brightest stars of Masonry in the East , and , with his great love for for its principles , was respected by the yvhole Craft here .
He , together yvith Bro . Captain Innes , R . E ., yvere both members of the lodge , and had looked fc . rward with much pleasure to joining in these ceremonies , which alas they yvere not to see . They died as Masons should diefor duty . Never will those brethren who had the honour of being present forget thc impression left by these beautiful services . The perfect yvorking of the R . W . brethren and thc
marked unanimity and love prevailing made it an occasion to be remembered by all . W . Bro . the Rev . Arthur Fearon , Colonial Chaplain , was installed as first W . M . of this lodge , and the brethren have good cause to congratulate themselves that circumstances should have permitted of their choosing one to rule that is so well known and respected for his great admiration and love for the fundamental principles of our Masonic Craft .
Much satisfaction yvas expressed at the furniture , regalia , & c , which had been supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and the reasonable prices charged . At seven o'clock in the evening the inauguration banquet took place in the library and committee room , and , thanks to the energy and kind attention of the Stewards , Bros . Lavine , Comrie , Hill , Fox , Anthony , and Ainslic , was a complete success .
1 'he usual Masonic and loyal toasts were drunk with honours , and after a very pleasant and sociable evening , it being Saturday night , the brethren broke up and dispersed to their homes about eleven o ' clock . The officers for the year 1875-6 are W . Bros , the Rev . A . Fearon , W . M . ; A . Ainslie , S . W . ; S . A . Fox , J . W . ; W . D . Hill , Treasurer ; J . Wilkinson , Secretary ; W . Marshall , S . W . ; j . King , J . W . ; E . S . Cohen , I . G . ; W . Penegar , Tyler .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , which will hold its annual festival next Friday at the Metropolitan Club , 269 , Pentonville Road , at half-past 6 in the evening , yvas incorrectly described in our last impression as the Metropolitan Club of Instruction . As " Clubs of Instruction " are not allowed b y Grand Lodge , the brethren who read the paragraph must have seen that this was an unintentional error .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
PRESCOT . —William de la More Preceptory . —A conclave of the Knights attached to this preceptory yvas recently held at the New Masonic Hall , Prescot . Thc proceedings yvere opened about half-past three o ' clock by Sir Knight J . Kellett Smith , E . P ., and the others present yvere Sir Knights G . Turner , P . E . C . ; J . W . J . Fowler , P . E . C . ; R . Brown , Prelate ; R . Young , First
Cap . * , T . Ashmore , Second Cap . ; H . Nelson , Registrar ; J . Wood , Treasurer ; W . Tyrer , Almoner ; J W . Ballard , Expert ; VV . J . Thomson , Cap . Lines ; E . M . Sheldon ; and the visitors were Sir Knights H . R . Beswick Royds , Sub Prior ; W . Doyle , E . C . Alpass , Preceptor and Constable Lancashire ; T . Berry , P . G . S . B . England and P . Prov . First Grand Cap . ; and J
E . Jackson , First Cap . Alpass . After some preliminary business , Sir Knight H . R . Beswick Royds , Sub Prior of Lancashire , took the chair , and proceeded yvith the installation of Sir Knight R . Young as the E . P . for the ensuing year , the work being done in a remarkably effective style throughout . The E . P ., having been saluted in the usual form , ' proceeded to invest the folloyving as his
officers : —Sir Knights T . Ashmore , C . ; H . Nelsbn , M . ; VV . Tyrer , P . ; R . Brown , R . ; J . Wood , Treasurer ; J . VV . Ballard . A . ; W . J . Thomson , E ; and Dr . E . M . Sheldon , C . of the L . Sir Knight Captain G . Turner , in name of the Sir Knights , presented Sir
Knight Dr . J . Kellett Smith , LP . Preceptor , with a valuable solid silver cigar case , as a slight recognition of his valuable services during the past year as E . P . After the transaction of some business , the preceptory was closed , and the assembled Knights adjourned to a sumptuous banquet . Sir Knight Young , E . P ., presided .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LANCASTER . —Red Cross Conclave ( No . 12 )*—The regular and installation meeting of this conclave yvas held on Monday , 18 th Jan ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athena-urn , when the following officers were present : — Em . and Perf . Sir Knt . Wm . Hall , M . P . S . ; Em . Sir Knt . VV . H . Bagnall , V . E . ; lllus . Sir Knt . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., Insp . General ; Sir Knt . F . Dean , S . G . ; Sir Knt .
E . Airey , J . G . , * and others . After the preliminary business had been transacted , and tyvo candidates elected , a senate of Sovereigns was opened , and Sir . Kr . t . Moore , as Installing Officer , duly enthroned Sir Knt . Bagnall into the chair of C , and a college of Viceroys being declared , afteryvards inducted Sir Knt . F . Dean into the chair of E . The Knights
yvere re-admitted , and paid their obeisance to the M . P . S . and V . E . The officers yvere then appointed as folloyvs : — Sir Knts . J . D . Moore , Treas ; E . Airey . S . G . ; W . J . Sey , J . G . ; VV . Wearing , Prefect ; R . Taylor , Sentinel . There being no other business , the conclave yvas closed in due form .
Masonic Ball At Sheffield.
MASONIC BALL AT SHEFFIELD .
One of thc most successful balls of the season was given on Friday night ( January 7 th ) , in the Cutlers' Hall , by the Freemasons of Sheffield . As usual they engaged the yvhole suite of rooms , and made the most complete and elaborate arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests . They did not yvish thc Masonic Ball to stand
pre-eminent in point of number of visitors , but what they have always wished to bring about , and what they again achieved , was firstly to keep it select , and secondly that their guests should be thoroughly satiated with pleasure . The large handsome banqueting hall ( of world-wide renown ) yvas devoted to dancing , the ladies' gallery being occupied by the band . The holland was excellently laid .
the ball-room yvas approached from the vestibule by an ornamental passage formed by a screen and ayvning ; this passage was laid with rich carpet , on yvhich appeared the Prince of Wales's plume ( used during Royal visit ) , and the awning , screen , etc ., were decorated yvith festoons of flowers and gilt beading . The supper gave every satisfaction , as also did the wines . The tables were tastefully
decorated with choice plants and floyvers , yvhich contributed to make up a brilliant scene . The ball-room ( same as used during the recent Royal visit ) presented a very animated appearance , the chandeliers casting doyvn a flood of light upon the dancers . Amongst the regalia yvorn we noticed that of Craft , Provincial Grand Craft , Royal Arch , Mark , Provincial Grand Mark
Rose Croix , 30 ., Knights' Templar , Red Cross of Constantine , K . H . S ., and the Royal Order of Scotland ; others in military uniforms . " These , together yvith the light costumes of the ladies , made up a most enchanting picture . The band yvas under the conductorship of Bro . Charles Harvey , and in addition to his ordinary string band there yvas the principal viola and bassoon from Mr .
Charles Halle ' s band , ( Manchester ) , and the principal violoncello of Mr . De Jong ' s band , ( Manchester ) . The programme consisted of eighteen dances , exclusive of supper dances . The whole of the arrangements were under the supervision of a committee of tyvclve , selected from the three lodges , Bros . S . B . Ellis and Joseph Binney acting as Honorary Secretaries ; the Steyvards ( yvhich included
the committee ) were Bros . J * . A . Andreyv , R . Arnison , P . M ., & c . ; H . I-I . Bedfoid , j . Binney , VV . H . Brittain , P . M ., & c ; J . Clark , T . Collinson , P . M . ; H . Ecroyd , W . M . ; S . B . Ellis , S . W ; John Fawcett , W . M . ; II . J . Garnett , P . M ., & c . ; G . VV . Hawksley , P . M . ; S . Hayes , P . M . ; J . F . Moss , P . M . ; H . W . Pawson , P . M . ; R .
Renton , A . Scargill , P . M . ; R . Schott , John Sutcliffe , P . M ., & c , ( Grimsby ); Dr . W . R . Thomas , J . W . ; Geo . W . Webster , J . W . ; W . White , W . M . The dancing commenced at 9 , and continued until 4 o ' clock . Upwards of 300 were present , some of yvhom came from Rotherham , Chesterfield , Worksop , Nottingham , ManchesttB , Yoik , London , Liverpool , Barnsley , and Grimsby . t