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The Origin Of Freemasonry And Mr. Dennehy.
THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY AND MR . DENNEHY .
The following letter appeared in The Irish Times of the 5 th instant : — ( To the Editor . ) "Sir , —Mr . Cornelius Dennehy has done his best to convince the public that on the above subject , at least the oracle , has spoken all throughout his letter , which
was evidently prepared as an appendix to certain denunciatory epistles . At the outset Mr . Dennehy says , ' It will be a surprise to some Freemasons to be told what was really the orig in of Modern Masonry . ' No doubt they have been surprised and amused too . Surprised at Air . Dennehy becoming a public
instructor on such a subject , and amused at his cool assurance in supposing that his unsupported assertions will be taken as historic facts . Of course Mr . Dennehy has a right to form , hold , and propagate his opinions on this and on . other subjects . He is a J . P ., a very useful T . C ., and a most respectable man , but if he
knows anything he must know -that all these things combined do not suffice to constitute him an authority on history , lie has written as such , disdaining to give any reference by which his statements can be verified . His assumption and opinion are valuable , in their way . But opinion and fact arc two very
different things . The two points in Mr . Dennhey ' s letter arc—first , that Modern Masonry was founded in the seventeenth century by one Elias Ashniole , a trooper in Cromwell ' s army , and a dabbler in astrology . Second , that the guilds of Freemasons which undoubtedly existed in the early ages had nothing in common
with Modem Masonry . It I prove tho latter assumption to be false , Mr . Elias Ashniole may safely be left to take care of himself . 'The Priests of Dionysius ,. ' says Dr . Mackey in his valuable work on Freemasonry , ' having devoted themselves to architectural pursuits , established about 1 , 000 years before the Christian era , a society of builders iu Asia Minor , who are styled by
the ancient writers ' the Fraternity of Dionysiau Architects , and to the society was exclusively confined the privilege of erecting temples and other public buildings . ' This is the origin of those ' travelling guilds , ' the existence of which at an early date is conceded by Mr . Dennehy . That they had something iu common with modern Masonry is
evident , for instance , ' the more opulent were sacredly bound to provide for tho exigencies of the poorer i . retliren , a leading characteristic of Masonry as it exists now . They were divided into lodges , : uul governed by wardens and masters , jn . st as the Masons of to day , and in their ceremonial observances used many of the implements which are still
to be found among the Order , and above all , they used a universal language , by which one brother could distinguish another in the dark as well as in the light , which is also one of the attributes of Masonry of the present time . This Order existed at the time of the building of the Temple , and numbered amongst its
members Hiram , the widow ' s son , to whom Solomon entrusted the superintendence of the workmen of this frcat work . Their architectural priests mingled with cwish workmen , and invited thein to join the Order . This was done for long after the completion of the work and dispersion of the builders . Wo find the
Order existing in . ludea under the name of Esseman Fraternity . From Judea it is said to have been introduced into Greece by the Grecian sage Pythagoras . Whether this be accurate , or whether the frequent and continued co niuunication between Europe and Pidestinu led to its introduction , I cannot say ,
but it is certain , and Mr . Dennehy admits it , that at a very early period bodies of travelling Masons existed on the continent for a long time . They received the protection ami enjoyed the patronage of the church and the nobility , until the former , becoming alarmed nt the increase of their numbers and
the extension ot then- privileges , began to prosecute them , which eventually led to their repression . Many lodges , however , had been established in Great Britain , notably those at York , in England , and Kilwinning , iu Scotland , from which places the Order has continued to be disseminated from that duv to this .
At York , iu O- 'fi , Prince Edwin assembled the English Masons , and constituted the first English Grand Lodge . From this assembly , convened a long time before Mr . Elias Ashniole was born , all the existing English anil American lodges derive their authority . This is the real history of Freemasonry , of which Mr . Dennehy has given a burlesque . As to the reasoning
which follows the historic narrative it is equally fiillacious . Xo Freemason ever su'd that Protestantism required to be aided by Masons in teaching the fundamentals of religion and morality . The idea is a creation of Mr . Dcnnchy's brain—a mere play of fancy . Again , Mr . Dennehy says he is convinced all secret societies have been a curse and a calamity .
Assertion again convinced . What evidence is Mr D . prepared to show iu support of his indictment of Freemasonry V Where is the mischief that has ever been wrought ? Where the calamities that have followed iu its train ? Mi - . Dc . uneliy knows he cannot lay any charge against the order , therefore he simpl y savs—I am convinced ! I don't care about a man
The Origin Of Freemasonry And Mr. Dennehy.
being convinced . I want to know that which convinced him , to get at his facts . The real truth of the matter is that every tree must be iudged by its
fruits . If the fruit be good , lee the tree be carefully tended ; if the fruit be bad , let the tree be hewn down aud cast into the . fire . Secret societies are not crushed amongst the peasantry unless they are
treasonable societies . Ilierefore , the answer to Mr . D . is , that no one asks to crush secret societies as such , Fancy the Foresters , the Oddfellows , the Templars , the Kecluibites , and other societies being crushed because they are secret—tho idea is ridiculous . Mr . D . may rest assured , when he expresses his
convictions that the time has arrived for the abolition of all secret societies , that he has the luxury of living before the age . The time has not yet come ; and although he prefers to let his good actions be seen , he must remember there are still a few men in the world who prefer to do good by stealth , and who blush to find it fame .
" Your obedient servant , "JAMES II . NORTH :. " 84 , Abbey-street . "
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
We are informed that the next Anniversary Festival of this deserving Institution , will be held on the 26 th January , 1870 , under the presidency of the E . W . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for Berks aud Bucks . In the
meantime the names of brethren desirous of acting as Stewards at the festival , will be thankfully received by Bro . Wm . Faruliold , P . A . G . Sec , aud Secretary to the Institution , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , or by Bro . Jas . Terry , the Collector ,
10 , Symond ' s Inn , Chancery-lane . Theincreasingnumberof applicants , and the urgent nature of their claims , render it most desirable that even greater liberah ' tyshould beextendedby the Craft
to all our Masonic charities , and when the helpless orphan , or the way-worn pilgrim appaal to us for aid , who that is worthy of the name of a Mason will refuse his mite ?
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
For the Week ending May 29 , 18 G 9 . Monday , May 24 . Lodge No . 4 , " h'oyal Somerset House mid Inverness , " Freemasons' Hall .
„ 26 , " Castle Lodge of Harmony , " "Willis ' s liooms , St JamcVs . „ 183 , "Unity , 'London Tavern , rSishopsgatc-strcct . „ 902 , " Biirgoyne , " Aiiderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street . 11 . A . Chap ., 25 , " Robert Hums , " Freemasons Hall .
Tuesday . May 25 . Lodge No . 14 , " Tus-an " Freemasons' Hall . „ 1 ) 2 , " Moir . i , ' Loudon Tavern , l ! ishopsgatc-st . „ 186 , " Industry , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 259 , ' Prince of Wales , " Willis ' s Rooms , St . James . „ 1158 , 'Southern Star , " Monlpelier Tavern , Walworth . II A . CUap ., 2 ] , ' Cyrus , " Slrp and Turtle , Leadenhall-st .
„ 180 , "St . James ' s Union , " Freemasons' Hall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldernianbury at 7 ; Conn ) . Ilrett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodgoof Instruction , l ' ahncnston Tavern , Grosvcnor park , Cmnbcrwi-U , at 7 . 30 .
Wednesday , May 26 . Lodge No . 2 , " Antiquity . " Freemasons' Hall . „ 31 , "Mount Moriiih , " do . „ 507 , " United l ilgriins , "IIoriisTuv ., Kcimington . „ 753 , " Prince Freddie's William , " KnightsofSt .
John ' s Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . „ 754 , "IIigliCross , "WhitcIlartlIotcI , Tottciiham . „ 898 , "Temperance in the Fast , " Private Assembly Rooms ( i , Newby Place Poplar . K , T . Encampment , " Temple Crcsmig , " Horns Tavern , ¦ Keuniiigton .
Thursday , May 27 . General Committee , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . I odge No . 703 , " Win . Preston , ' * Aucrlcy . R . A . CIiap ., Go 7 , " Cauoiibury , '' Gcorgellotcl , Aldcrmanbury .
Friday , May 2 ?/ Lodge No . 181 , " Universal , " Freemasons'Hall . „ 1 ! I 7 , "Jerusalem , " do . „ 780 , "I . ' oyal Alfred , " Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw Hridgc . , 8 G 1 , " 1 'iiii . lniry , " Jolly Anglers ' , Math-street ,
St . Lukes . Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . 's , Freemasons ' Hull , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldcrmanbury , at 7 .
Saturday , May 29 . Domatic Chapter of Instruction , Horns Tavern , Kenniugton , at 8 : Coinn . Little , Preceptor .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The following statement of accounts was circulated at the Anniversary Festival on the 12 th inst . : — The Treasurer in Account with the Royal Masonic lusli-Cr . tut ion for Girls , Jan . 1 , 1808 . Bv Provisions for 100 Children and £ s . d . £ s . d .
12 Adults ( IIS persons , ... 1085 14 . U Clothing and Boots 414 17 ti Coals , Gas , Water and Firewood 106 11 3 House Utensils , Turnery , lie .... 56 5 ID Furniture and House Linen .. 277 2 0 Painting and General Repairs G 03 0 : !
Garden and Grounds 52 0 1 Drugs , Medical Attendance , & c . 51 It 0 Laundry Expenses and Soap ... 45 0 0 Secretary ' s Disbursements ... 21 18 2 Incidental Expenses 36 ' 3 4 School Stationery and Books ... 48 7 0 '
Stationery , Books , Printing , & c . 166 4 7 Annual Prizes and Rewards ... 23 12 0 Tithes and Taxes 0 7 2 Offices Expenses , Rent , & c . ... 56 0 0 Annual Examination of Children 110 Balance of New Building ... 380 6 6
Salaries—Secretary 150 0 0 Matron 80 0 6 Governess 100 0 0 Assistant Governess 40 0 0 Drawing ditto .. 25 0 0 Four Teachers ... 28 15 0
Collector 40 0 0 Chaplain 20 0 0 483 15 0 Wages—Gardener and Wife ... 50 0 0 Cook 21 O 0 Kitchenmaid 12 0 0
Nurse and Assistant 10 0 0 Messenger 10 0 0 103 0 0 Pensions—F . Crew , late Secretary 200 0 0 II . Jack . late Governess 40 0 0 J . Chaiidler . latcgardcucr GOO
24 G 0 0 Extra Commission on Collection 223 G 6 Poundage to Collector ... ... 157 8 9 Election Expenses to Dec . 18 G 8 18 12 0 Petty Cash to Secretary 150 0 0 Church Accommodation , 2 yrs . 10 0 0 Charges on Exemption of Bates 5 5 0
Anniversary Stewards' visit ... 10 ti G Purchase ofi' 2000 three percent . Consols , 94 { , and Commission 1892 10 0 Ditto , £ 2000 Reduced , 931 do . 181 . 7 10 0 London and Westminster Bank 10 UO 0 0 Christmas Accounts unpaid ... 10 C 2 14 10 Balance in hand after [ laymcnt 1412 8 7
Balance at Bank , Dec . 18 C 8 2475 3 5 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands 200 0 0 Ditto Matron ' s hands ... 20 0 0 2695 3 5 £ 12 , 358 It 7
Dr . £ s . d . £ s . d . To Balance in Banker ' s hands ... 3190 12 11 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands 50 0 0 Ditto Matron's hands ... 20 O 0
32 G 0 12 11 Payment by Grand Lodge ... 150 0 0 Ditto Grand Chapter ... 10 10 0 Ditto Grand Ollicers'Mess 10 10 0 Donations and
Subscriptions—London 2532 15 C Lodges do . 341 6 0 Chapters do . 8 8 0 Lodges of Instruction do 17 17 0
Encampments do . 12 12 0 Provincial 18 s 9 13 0 Old Stores 1 12 0 Musical Instruction 99 15 0 Less for cost of Piano , Music , & c . 72 12 8
. 724 Purchase of Child into School as old Utile 78 ll O 0 Kensington Museum for Drawing o 0 Deposit and I merest frm London Joint Stock Hank 118 ' , > ' , '<
Ditto London & Westmnslr Bnk 30 S 6 12 I Sale of Books , per Secretary ... 3 0 Gifts for Rewards to Children 5 5 u Jan ., six months' Dividend on £ 10 . 000 . 3 ner cent . Consols 150 0 0
April , do . on do ., Reduced do . 150 0 0 July , do . on do . 150 0 0 Oct ., do . on do .. Reduced do . 150 0 0 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands received thij year ... .. 150 0 0
£ 12 , 358 11 7 The Treasurer in Account with the Sustcntalion , Improving , and Building Fund , Jan . 1 , 1868 . Dr .
To Balance £ 211 0 9 1809 . To Balance £ 211 0 9 Cr . 18 G 8—Dec . 31 . By Balance £ 241 0 S
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The Origin Of Freemasonry And Mr. Dennehy.
THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY AND MR . DENNEHY .
The following letter appeared in The Irish Times of the 5 th instant : — ( To the Editor . ) "Sir , —Mr . Cornelius Dennehy has done his best to convince the public that on the above subject , at least the oracle , has spoken all throughout his letter , which
was evidently prepared as an appendix to certain denunciatory epistles . At the outset Mr . Dennehy says , ' It will be a surprise to some Freemasons to be told what was really the orig in of Modern Masonry . ' No doubt they have been surprised and amused too . Surprised at Air . Dennehy becoming a public
instructor on such a subject , and amused at his cool assurance in supposing that his unsupported assertions will be taken as historic facts . Of course Mr . Dennehy has a right to form , hold , and propagate his opinions on this and on . other subjects . He is a J . P ., a very useful T . C ., and a most respectable man , but if he
knows anything he must know -that all these things combined do not suffice to constitute him an authority on history , lie has written as such , disdaining to give any reference by which his statements can be verified . His assumption and opinion are valuable , in their way . But opinion and fact arc two very
different things . The two points in Mr . Dennhey ' s letter arc—first , that Modern Masonry was founded in the seventeenth century by one Elias Ashniole , a trooper in Cromwell ' s army , and a dabbler in astrology . Second , that the guilds of Freemasons which undoubtedly existed in the early ages had nothing in common
with Modem Masonry . It I prove tho latter assumption to be false , Mr . Elias Ashniole may safely be left to take care of himself . 'The Priests of Dionysius ,. ' says Dr . Mackey in his valuable work on Freemasonry , ' having devoted themselves to architectural pursuits , established about 1 , 000 years before the Christian era , a society of builders iu Asia Minor , who are styled by
the ancient writers ' the Fraternity of Dionysiau Architects , and to the society was exclusively confined the privilege of erecting temples and other public buildings . ' This is the origin of those ' travelling guilds , ' the existence of which at an early date is conceded by Mr . Dennehy . That they had something iu common with modern Masonry is
evident , for instance , ' the more opulent were sacredly bound to provide for tho exigencies of the poorer i . retliren , a leading characteristic of Masonry as it exists now . They were divided into lodges , : uul governed by wardens and masters , jn . st as the Masons of to day , and in their ceremonial observances used many of the implements which are still
to be found among the Order , and above all , they used a universal language , by which one brother could distinguish another in the dark as well as in the light , which is also one of the attributes of Masonry of the present time . This Order existed at the time of the building of the Temple , and numbered amongst its
members Hiram , the widow ' s son , to whom Solomon entrusted the superintendence of the workmen of this frcat work . Their architectural priests mingled with cwish workmen , and invited thein to join the Order . This was done for long after the completion of the work and dispersion of the builders . Wo find the
Order existing in . ludea under the name of Esseman Fraternity . From Judea it is said to have been introduced into Greece by the Grecian sage Pythagoras . Whether this be accurate , or whether the frequent and continued co niuunication between Europe and Pidestinu led to its introduction , I cannot say ,
but it is certain , and Mr . Dennehy admits it , that at a very early period bodies of travelling Masons existed on the continent for a long time . They received the protection ami enjoyed the patronage of the church and the nobility , until the former , becoming alarmed nt the increase of their numbers and
the extension ot then- privileges , began to prosecute them , which eventually led to their repression . Many lodges , however , had been established in Great Britain , notably those at York , in England , and Kilwinning , iu Scotland , from which places the Order has continued to be disseminated from that duv to this .
At York , iu O- 'fi , Prince Edwin assembled the English Masons , and constituted the first English Grand Lodge . From this assembly , convened a long time before Mr . Elias Ashniole was born , all the existing English anil American lodges derive their authority . This is the real history of Freemasonry , of which Mr . Dennehy has given a burlesque . As to the reasoning
which follows the historic narrative it is equally fiillacious . Xo Freemason ever su'd that Protestantism required to be aided by Masons in teaching the fundamentals of religion and morality . The idea is a creation of Mr . Dcnnchy's brain—a mere play of fancy . Again , Mr . Dennehy says he is convinced all secret societies have been a curse and a calamity .
Assertion again convinced . What evidence is Mr D . prepared to show iu support of his indictment of Freemasonry V Where is the mischief that has ever been wrought ? Where the calamities that have followed iu its train ? Mi - . Dc . uneliy knows he cannot lay any charge against the order , therefore he simpl y savs—I am convinced ! I don't care about a man
The Origin Of Freemasonry And Mr. Dennehy.
being convinced . I want to know that which convinced him , to get at his facts . The real truth of the matter is that every tree must be iudged by its
fruits . If the fruit be good , lee the tree be carefully tended ; if the fruit be bad , let the tree be hewn down aud cast into the . fire . Secret societies are not crushed amongst the peasantry unless they are
treasonable societies . Ilierefore , the answer to Mr . D . is , that no one asks to crush secret societies as such , Fancy the Foresters , the Oddfellows , the Templars , the Kecluibites , and other societies being crushed because they are secret—tho idea is ridiculous . Mr . D . may rest assured , when he expresses his
convictions that the time has arrived for the abolition of all secret societies , that he has the luxury of living before the age . The time has not yet come ; and although he prefers to let his good actions be seen , he must remember there are still a few men in the world who prefer to do good by stealth , and who blush to find it fame .
" Your obedient servant , "JAMES II . NORTH :. " 84 , Abbey-street . "
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
We are informed that the next Anniversary Festival of this deserving Institution , will be held on the 26 th January , 1870 , under the presidency of the E . W . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master for Berks aud Bucks . In the
meantime the names of brethren desirous of acting as Stewards at the festival , will be thankfully received by Bro . Wm . Faruliold , P . A . G . Sec , aud Secretary to the Institution , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , or by Bro . Jas . Terry , the Collector ,
10 , Symond ' s Inn , Chancery-lane . Theincreasingnumberof applicants , and the urgent nature of their claims , render it most desirable that even greater liberah ' tyshould beextendedby the Craft
to all our Masonic charities , and when the helpless orphan , or the way-worn pilgrim appaal to us for aid , who that is worthy of the name of a Mason will refuse his mite ?
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
For the Week ending May 29 , 18 G 9 . Monday , May 24 . Lodge No . 4 , " h'oyal Somerset House mid Inverness , " Freemasons' Hall .
„ 26 , " Castle Lodge of Harmony , " "Willis ' s liooms , St JamcVs . „ 183 , "Unity , 'London Tavern , rSishopsgatc-strcct . „ 902 , " Biirgoyne , " Aiiderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street . 11 . A . Chap ., 25 , " Robert Hums , " Freemasons Hall .
Tuesday . May 25 . Lodge No . 14 , " Tus-an " Freemasons' Hall . „ 1 ) 2 , " Moir . i , ' Loudon Tavern , l ! ishopsgatc-st . „ 186 , " Industry , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 259 , ' Prince of Wales , " Willis ' s Rooms , St . James . „ 1158 , 'Southern Star , " Monlpelier Tavern , Walworth . II A . CUap ., 2 ] , ' Cyrus , " Slrp and Turtle , Leadenhall-st .
„ 180 , "St . James ' s Union , " Freemasons' Hall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldernianbury at 7 ; Conn ) . Ilrett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodgoof Instruction , l ' ahncnston Tavern , Grosvcnor park , Cmnbcrwi-U , at 7 . 30 .
Wednesday , May 26 . Lodge No . 2 , " Antiquity . " Freemasons' Hall . „ 31 , "Mount Moriiih , " do . „ 507 , " United l ilgriins , "IIoriisTuv ., Kcimington . „ 753 , " Prince Freddie's William , " KnightsofSt .
John ' s Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . „ 754 , "IIigliCross , "WhitcIlartlIotcI , Tottciiham . „ 898 , "Temperance in the Fast , " Private Assembly Rooms ( i , Newby Place Poplar . K , T . Encampment , " Temple Crcsmig , " Horns Tavern , ¦ Keuniiigton .
Thursday , May 27 . General Committee , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . I odge No . 703 , " Win . Preston , ' * Aucrlcy . R . A . CIiap ., Go 7 , " Cauoiibury , '' Gcorgellotcl , Aldcrmanbury .
Friday , May 2 ?/ Lodge No . 181 , " Universal , " Freemasons'Hall . „ 1 ! I 7 , "Jerusalem , " do . „ 780 , "I . ' oyal Alfred , " Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw Hridgc . , 8 G 1 , " 1 'iiii . lniry , " Jolly Anglers ' , Math-street ,
St . Lukes . Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . 's , Freemasons ' Hull , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldcrmanbury , at 7 .
Saturday , May 29 . Domatic Chapter of Instruction , Horns Tavern , Kenniugton , at 8 : Coinn . Little , Preceptor .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The following statement of accounts was circulated at the Anniversary Festival on the 12 th inst . : — The Treasurer in Account with the Royal Masonic lusli-Cr . tut ion for Girls , Jan . 1 , 1808 . Bv Provisions for 100 Children and £ s . d . £ s . d .
12 Adults ( IIS persons , ... 1085 14 . U Clothing and Boots 414 17 ti Coals , Gas , Water and Firewood 106 11 3 House Utensils , Turnery , lie .... 56 5 ID Furniture and House Linen .. 277 2 0 Painting and General Repairs G 03 0 : !
Garden and Grounds 52 0 1 Drugs , Medical Attendance , & c . 51 It 0 Laundry Expenses and Soap ... 45 0 0 Secretary ' s Disbursements ... 21 18 2 Incidental Expenses 36 ' 3 4 School Stationery and Books ... 48 7 0 '
Stationery , Books , Printing , & c . 166 4 7 Annual Prizes and Rewards ... 23 12 0 Tithes and Taxes 0 7 2 Offices Expenses , Rent , & c . ... 56 0 0 Annual Examination of Children 110 Balance of New Building ... 380 6 6
Salaries—Secretary 150 0 0 Matron 80 0 6 Governess 100 0 0 Assistant Governess 40 0 0 Drawing ditto .. 25 0 0 Four Teachers ... 28 15 0
Collector 40 0 0 Chaplain 20 0 0 483 15 0 Wages—Gardener and Wife ... 50 0 0 Cook 21 O 0 Kitchenmaid 12 0 0
Nurse and Assistant 10 0 0 Messenger 10 0 0 103 0 0 Pensions—F . Crew , late Secretary 200 0 0 II . Jack . late Governess 40 0 0 J . Chaiidler . latcgardcucr GOO
24 G 0 0 Extra Commission on Collection 223 G 6 Poundage to Collector ... ... 157 8 9 Election Expenses to Dec . 18 G 8 18 12 0 Petty Cash to Secretary 150 0 0 Church Accommodation , 2 yrs . 10 0 0 Charges on Exemption of Bates 5 5 0
Anniversary Stewards' visit ... 10 ti G Purchase ofi' 2000 three percent . Consols , 94 { , and Commission 1892 10 0 Ditto , £ 2000 Reduced , 931 do . 181 . 7 10 0 London and Westminster Bank 10 UO 0 0 Christmas Accounts unpaid ... 10 C 2 14 10 Balance in hand after [ laymcnt 1412 8 7
Balance at Bank , Dec . 18 C 8 2475 3 5 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands 200 0 0 Ditto Matron ' s hands ... 20 0 0 2695 3 5 £ 12 , 358 It 7
Dr . £ s . d . £ s . d . To Balance in Banker ' s hands ... 3190 12 11 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands 50 0 0 Ditto Matron's hands ... 20 O 0
32 G 0 12 11 Payment by Grand Lodge ... 150 0 0 Ditto Grand Chapter ... 10 10 0 Ditto Grand Ollicers'Mess 10 10 0 Donations and
Subscriptions—London 2532 15 C Lodges do . 341 6 0 Chapters do . 8 8 0 Lodges of Instruction do 17 17 0
Encampments do . 12 12 0 Provincial 18 s 9 13 0 Old Stores 1 12 0 Musical Instruction 99 15 0 Less for cost of Piano , Music , & c . 72 12 8
. 724 Purchase of Child into School as old Utile 78 ll O 0 Kensington Museum for Drawing o 0 Deposit and I merest frm London Joint Stock Hank 118 ' , > ' , '<
Ditto London & Westmnslr Bnk 30 S 6 12 I Sale of Books , per Secretary ... 3 0 Gifts for Rewards to Children 5 5 u Jan ., six months' Dividend on £ 10 . 000 . 3 ner cent . Consols 150 0 0
April , do . on do ., Reduced do . 150 0 0 July , do . on do . 150 0 0 Oct ., do . on do .. Reduced do . 150 0 0 Petty Cash in Secretary ' s hands received thij year ... .. 150 0 0
£ 12 , 358 11 7 The Treasurer in Account with the Sustcntalion , Improving , and Building Fund , Jan . 1 , 1868 . Dr .
To Balance £ 211 0 9 1809 . To Balance £ 211 0 9 Cr . 18 G 8—Dec . 31 . By Balance £ 241 0 S