Board Of Benevolence.

The brethren Ihen ro firmed recommendations made at the meeting of December , 1 S 9 . S to th ** Grand Master to the amount of £ 320 . There were 4 ^ casrs on the nfw list , accredited from lodges in the London district , and at Winc h ester , Aspatria Pemb ** oL * e D * ck , M inrhester . Liverpool , Newrastle-on-Tyne , North Shields , MtddU-sbaroii £ . h , Cambridge , Aberystwith , VValihamstow , Alton , Walsall , Canterbury . Maidstone , Shipley Gate ,

Birmingham , Ryde , Mirga ' e . Ramcgate , TrurotSt mehouse , and Grand Lodge Ne'herlands . Five of ihese were deferred . N > esse was dismissed . Thirty-eight petitioners were relieved with a total of £ St ) 2 . Grand Lodge was recommended to make o-ie grant of £$ o , and the Grand Master was recommended to make six grants of ^ 40 ea * rh , and seven of £ 30 each . Immediate grants were made of ^ , 20 each in 16 cases , £ 15 in one case , ^ 10 in five cases , and two grants were made , one cf £ 5 and one of £ 2 .

Scottish Freemasonry In India.

SCOTTISH FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .

The Grand Lodgeof All Scottish F eamasons in India met at I ^ reemisons' Hall , Bycull . i , B > mbay , on Sa ' urday , the 3 o ' . h November last , for the purpose of celebrating St . Andrew ' s Festival . Bro . Smi ' . h , M . W . G . M ., presided , and there was a full attendance of brethren on tha occasion . Grand Lodge having been opened and the representatives of the District Grand Lo 5 ge of Bombay ( E . C . ) received and welcomed , thc M . W . G . M . inves'ed the following as Grand Officers for the ensuing year :

Bro . W . L . Harvey .. ... ... G . M ister Depute . „ Nowrojee Gwyder ... ... ... Sub . G . Master . ,, Lieut . W . I . Analtrontjh ... .. jPr , ,,. , „ Ardeni F . Solon ... j S . G . Wardens . „ G . P . Willett ... ... ... J . G . Warden . „ Capt . C . W . Weir ... ... ... G . Secretary . ,, Rustom M . Chichgur ... " ... G . Treasurer . „ Rev . J . Dunlop ... ... ... G . Chaplain .

,, B . S . Kapordia ... ... ... J G . Deacon . „ T . G . Sweeny ... ... ... Asst . G . Dir . of Cers . „ H . J . Gordon ... ... ... G . Swd . Bearer . „ A . G . Fellows ... ... ... G . Organist . „ H . I . Vakilna ... ... ... G . Prest . Stwds . „ W . Pickering ... ... ... G . Vice-Prest . Stwds . „ Li eut . G . Milne ... ... ... Asst . G . Marshal . „ W . Wrigley ... ... ... G . Pursuivant .

„ C . M . Mehta ... ... ... Asst . G . Purst . „ W . B . T . Hack ... ... ... - } „ F . Hogan ... ... .., /« c , „ A . P . Nansvati ... ... ... f * Stewards . „ S . S . Battiwalla ... ... ... J „ J . W . Watson ... ... .,, G . Tyler . When the remaining business had been disposed of , B * o . W . L . HARVEY , G . M . D ^ pute , rose , and after a few preliminary remarks , read the following address r

" We , the undersigned , on behalf of the Scottish Freemasons under your jurisdiction , approach you , Most Worshipful Sir , with our most hearty congratulations on your marriage . " The urbanity , tact , judgment , and ability with which you have discharged the responsible du'ies of the offi re of Grand Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India , have won for you the esteem and regard of all under your rule .

" As a proof of this regard S -ottish Masons from all parts of India have subscribed to make you a present on this auspicious occasion , and acting on ther behalf we beg your acceptance of this jug and salver , together with a carriage , as a wedding gift .

** in conclusion , we pray that i . G . A . O . I . U . will be pleased to grant you and your b ide every happiness and may you both be spared for many years to enjoy the blessing of domestic felicity *" Signed by W . L . Harvey , K . R . Cama , D . R . Chichgur , R . V . Reid , A . W . Seabrook , P . B . Wadia , Mirza Hofsnin Khan , and C . D . More .

The address , which was handsomely engraved and illuminated on parchment and bound in green morocco , was then presented with the j ig and salver to the M . W . G . M ., who , in acknowledgment , gave expression to the pleasure he experienced on the occasion . He thanked them most heartil y for th ( ir kind congratul Uions and good wishes towards himself and his wife , and on his return home it would be his duty to bring these to her notice , ancl

lie lelt sure that when she heard what had passed s , he would entertain even stronger fei ling- ; of regard for the Masonic brotherhood than she had felt previousl y . He should have been perfectly certain of the goodwill and esteem of the brethren as expressed in the address , but supported as they were by the accompanying handsome and valuable presents , there could be no loom for doubt as the reality of their kindness . G ** and Lodge was then cl osed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqiet

nail , where dinner was served to abaut 50 guests . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , that of "The Grand Mas er , " which was proposed by Bro . W . L . HARVEV , G . M . Depute , being received with t * e greatest enthusiasm , and most gracefully acknowledged by B'O . S . M ITH .

The toast of " The Dist . G . Lodgeof Bombay ( E . G . ) , with the D . ke of Connaught , Dist . G . M ., and his Excellency L ** rd Sandhurst , Pro D . G . M ., * ' was among the other toasts proposed by the G . M ., and was unell y acknowledged by Bro . H . W . BARROW , Past Dep . Dist G M .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Derwent Lodge , No . 40 . Mod ™ "' tal , a'i * J » nice ting of the above lodge was held at the Casllc Hotel , Hastings , nn themil'J . c' ? l i r The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . C . J . Ticehurst . After shoZS rt . i J . i ™ ectln 8 hai 5 ^ en read ami enniirmrd , and ( hebalance-sheet , which onowed the lodge to be n a lt , nr „„„ M „ „„„ , ! i ; :. i . ; .: _ :... j ... i ..... _ J l WUHj / miaiiunpuai iciuiveu dnu auuilicu

|_ rn | . " , ------ ...... „ , B .. „ , un , waa . of incAlUr J Wa r thcn , '" stalled VV . M . for the ensuing year . Thc ceremony a-. it , H hi ? i ^ S P "'™™? " a most able manner by Bro . G . II . Gaze , I . P . M ., PM AVv AG l > V- ™ & M M " - ' ' ; ' ' Bo «< y . V M - > and C Randell ! C 1 -I " ' ! ' , „ , ; ' , , ai . pomt .-d and inverted his officers as fellows : Bros . P . M PPrri -V h •>* McCormick , S . W . ; H . Boyce , j . W . j P . Rossiter , I ' . M io , ri « i _ ' . ? . \ . ¦ , '• C . Edward ., P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., S * c ; C . E . Botley , "J' jo , S . D . j I . Suuthcombc , J . D . j C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., U . C .:

Craft Masonry.

G . Randull , P . M ., Prov . A . G D . C . A . D . C . ; J . B . Guy , Org . ; A . Junes , LG . ; and H . A . Stratford and H . E . Smith , Stewards . A handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the outgoing W . M . as a slight recognition hy the brethren of his much valued zeal and ability in discharging the duties of W . M . during the past year . The husiness i f ( he meeting being ended , the brethren sat down to a banquet served in Bro . Boyce ' s best style . The usual Masonic toatts vvere given , and a most convivial evening spent .

The musical arrangements , which gave great satisfaction , were under the direction of Bro . J . B . Gay , Assoc . Voc . T . C . L ., Organist of the lodge . Among those present in addition to those above mentioned were Uros . Freemn , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., P . G . D .. &¦ :. ; VV . H . Rms-ll . P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . H . Cole , P . M ., P . P . A G . D . C j I . P < arce , P . M , P . P . G . S . B . : 1 . Puttick , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap , j

CM . Norris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., * W . Lamborn . P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Harvey . P . M . j J . B . Foster , P . M . 11 S 4 ; Moore , W . M . 3 S ; F . Dak-, ) . W . 1 S 4 J ; T . J . Lyne , W . M . S 51 ; P . L . Hurst , W . M . SII ; F . G . Ticehurst , W . M . 11 S 4 : II . Colgate , W . M . 916 j W . R . Griffin , S . W . 24 S 3 * , H . W . Ruff , P . M . 95 ; C . F . Biker , 15 S 5 I . Wilson , 120 S J A . S . Randle , W . Bourn , J . Inman , P . Beer , and others .

Unity Lodge , No . 132 . The installation meeting of this ancient and successful lodge was held on the ijth instant at the New Masonic Hall , Ringwood , which has been recently built , the lodge having ou ' grown its recent abode for some time , and the Hall hiving only been opened in October , this was consequently the first installation meeting held therein , and showed that it was most comfortable in every way . A g . iodly number of Prov . G . Officers and brethren were present to witness the ceremony of instilling Bro . S . Minty .

The lodge being opened , and Messrs . J . C . Biines and G . Roberts duly initiated , Bro . Atkins , 195 , 1764 , proceeded with the installation cerem my , which he conducted in a most effective and impressive manner , to the mu ' ual admiration of all present . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . F . A . Lane , I . P . M . ; ] , T . Fisher , S . VV . ; F . Hibbs , J . W . ; A . T . Hicks , Treas . j W . Farrance , Sec ; J . C . Webber , D . C . j H . A . Woolf , S . D . ; A . Macklin , J . D . j W . G . Abbott , I . G . j C

Wilkes , Org . ; and A . Ivitcher and J . W . Davis , Stwds . The W . M . then presented Bro . Lane with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his ability in conducting the duties of the chair so successfully during his year of office . Hearty greetings having been given by all the visiting brethren from their respective lodges , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adj ourned to the banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast , which reflected great credit upon the caterer , was greatly appreciated .

The menu , which was a most substantial one , being got through , the W . M . gave the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . "

The W . M . then gave the toast of "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bro . L . Harris , P . G . S ., responded very suitably . Bro . Johns proposed "The R . W . Prov . Grind Master , W . W . B . Beach , M . P . j the W . Dep . Prov . Grand Mister , J . E . Le Feuvre ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " which was acknowledged very suitably by Bro . J . J . Brazier , P . M . 220 S , P . S . G . D ., and Bro . G . H . Rolls , P . P . G . S . B .

The toastof "The W . M . " was then given by Bro . Cutler , J . W . 195 , in a most hearty manner and in highly complimentaiy terms . The W . M . responded , expressing his gratitude to Bro . Cutler and all the brethren for giving him such a hearty reception of the toast and their generous support on the present occasion ' and thought Bro . Cutler had alluded to him in most Haltering terms , and he wished to assure the brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to endeavour to carry the duties of the chair to a successful issue , as he was sure of the generous support and assistance of the Past M isters and his officers , and that he would do all in his power to further the interests of the lodge and the Craft .

Bro . Fisher next gave the toast of "The LP . M . and Past Masters of the Lodge , " which was suitably responded to by B os . W . B . Lane , I . P . M ., and Webber . Bro . Wilkes then proposed " The Installing Master , Bro . H . J . Atkins , P . M . 195 , 1764 , P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , " in very eulogistic terms , saying he felt sure the brethren had all been very much impressed by the very admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony , and was sure the brethren all accorded him their best

thanks for the very impressive address they had all had the pleasure to listen to . Bro . Atkins suitably acknowledged the toast , and said it gave him very great pleasure indeed to come to the very ancient Lodge Unity to perform the ceremony , and as it was not the first time he had performed that ceremony in thit lodge , he hoped it might not be the last , and took that opportunity to congratulate the brethren upon the very comfortable and spacious lodge they now possessed , and wished the W . M . a most successful year of ofiice .

•• The Visitors" was proposed by Bros . G . H . Rolls , P . P . G . S . B ., who stated that Lodge Unity was always pleased to receive visiting brethren , and they were pleased to see so many visiting them that evening . Bro . F . Oakley , 137 , responded in suitable terms as to the very hospitable manner in which he , with other brethren , was always received when visiting Lodge Unity . The toast of " The Initiates" was next proposed by Bro . J . C . Webber , P . P . G . Std . Br ., and was received with general acclamation , the brethren giving them a most cordial welcome into their midst ,

And was responded to by Bros . J . C . Baines and G . Roberts , both testifying as to the very interesting ceremony they had been conducted through , and to th ; great impression made upon them by the samej which augured well for the further interest they felt they should take as they proceeded further into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Ward , P . P . S . G . D ., next proposid "The Masonic Charities , " and very ably enlarged upon the great amount of good being done by them throughout the country , both by the three great Central Charities , aid by the numerous local Charities belonging

to different provinces , but he would leave Bro . Farrance , Provincial Charity Representative , to give them further details as to what had been done . Bro . Farrance , P . P . G . S . S ., L fe Governor of R . M . Beievoleit Institution , and also the R . M . Institution for Girls , reipondel , and said it gave him a considerable deal of pleasure , as they had several new memoers amongst them since last year , he felt it as well a duty to in ' om them of the great amount of good done by the Girls' and Boys ' Schools in educating the children to a high state of proficiency , and reflecting the highest

credit upon the Institutions . In oiany instance ; these had achieved eminent success in after-life . He also felt it a duty to testify to the beneficent work being dons by the Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemason ; and Widows , by which many an aged brother and unprovided-for widow have been relieved from distress , and their closing years rendered hippy and comfortable . He then gave the amount of tne donations and subscriptions for the past year to the Institutions mentioned—for the Girls ' School , £ 18 , 211 ; fur the Boys' School , £ 22 , 690 iSs . j and for the Benevolent

Institution , £ 21 , 720 ios . , * total £ ( 12 , 628 9 ; ., rather less thar . last year , when the sum was £ 05 , 012 7 s ., and , taking tne toral for the last seven years , no less a SUTI than £ 443 , 906 . Ihe Board of Benevolence had also relieved during the year 373 cases , which rec ; ived the sum of £ 8745 . For the . benelit of the younger brethren , he also stated that those splendid amounts were independent of the local Charities attached to a great many of the provinces throughout the kingdom , of which the Province of Hants and the Is ' . e of Wight possess : d a very II mrishing Educa ' . ijnal and Benevolent Institution , which was

doing good work among th ; children of the province , besides individual lodges granting immediate temporary relief when necessary . These facts would convince the outside wcvld and the ignorant of thi ir Order that they were not m rrely wh ? . t they were sometimes called—a social and convivial society . It was true they nad their times of conviviality , those being but secondary pa * ts of their Order , as the reports ot their Charitable Institution ; testified , and proved that the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart was Charity . I hat was , as it were , the watchword of their Order , being no

unmeaning cry , lout a substantial reality , that they did minister tothe wants of tneir poor , distressed brethren , thciv widows , and hclpWss ophans , and that aU wis tlone without degrading the recipient , and that , judging by retults , their Charities were thc best managed and most successful organisations ii exigence , and that , with the kn iwledge of these facts , the best feelings of the heart were awakened to acts of benev . lence and Chaiity , to the lasting advanta . u : s of their Institutions , and to the realisation on the part of the givers that in very deed it is 111 ore blessed to give than to rec five .

Ihe nexv toast— " The Ollicers of the Lodge " —wis given by th : W . M ., who stated he felt t nrc the ollicers appointed that evening would do their duty in supporting him during Ins year of oilice .