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Royal Arch.
Nunn The remaining toasts , viz ., " Tbe Second and Third ' Principals , "The Officers , " and the Janitors , brought the proceedings to a conclusion . HEREFORD . —Palladian Chapter ( No . 120 ) . _ -At the annual convocation of the Palladian Royal Arch Chapter , held at the Green Dragon Hotel , on Tuesday , the , 7 th inst ., the following companions were installed and : _ .. « i ^ H tw M . E . Comi > . Cautain G . S . Homfrav , Grand
Standard Bearer of England , and Prov . Grand H . Mon .: Comps . Rev . G . Thistlcthwaite Smith , M . E . Z . ; Henry Gurney , P . Z ., H . ; Theophilus Lane , J . ; Orlando Shellard P . Z ., Treasurer ; William Rowe , S . E . ; Richard Hayes , S . N . ; J . E . Slower Hewett , P . Prov . G . S . E ., P . S . ;
Eilwi . i Gregg , 1 st Asst . S . ; James Ryecroft , 2 nd Asst . S ; Emanuel James , re-elected Janitor . The installation ceremonies were admirably and most impressively performed . ' A Past P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Lane in recognition of his services for several years as S . E . After closing the chapter in ancient form the companions and their visitors retired to a banquet piepared for the occasion .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . — Thc regular convocation of this chapter was hel I on the 18 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel . Comp . James Willing , jun ., P . Z . 1507 , M . E . Z ., presided . The candidate for exaltation being unavoidably absent , the companions proceeded to the election of Princijials and other officers for the ensuing year , with the following result , viz , Comps . Rev . H . J . Hatch , M . E . Z . ; W . Pissey , H . ; E .
Judd , J . ; J . A . Wardell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; J . R . Hemmann , Scribe N . ; G . F . Jones , Prin . Soj . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ., Treas . ; A , Martin , Janitor . There were also present Comps . E . E . Phillips , P . Z . ; Rev . A . F . Heaton ; F . R . Bernard , H . Bcccher , H . Briggs , H . Luker , W . J . Belcham , A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Willing , M . E . Z ., for his able services during his year of office . The chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned to rcficshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
PORTSMOUTH . —United Service Chapter ( No . 1428 ) . —Thc fiist annual meeting of this chapter to instal Principals was held at the Masonic Hall , Highburystreet , on the 20 th inst . The M . E . Z ., Comp . J . R . Willson , being absent frem indisposition , the chapter was opened by M . E . Comps . G . F . Lancaster , P . Z . 903 , P . P . G . P . Soj ., as Z . ; Townsend , H . ; Lind , J . ; Woodward ,
Scribe E . ; Johns , P . Soj ., and others . Visitors : M . E . Comps . H . M . Emanuel , P . Z . 142 , P . P . G . J . ; G . S . Lancaster P . Z . 487 , P . P . G . J . ; J . Wallingford , P . Z . 903 , P . P . G . A . Soj . ; Palsgrave , S . E . 487 , P . G . S . B ., and others . The minutes of last meeting and auditor ' s report having been approved , M . E . Comp . G . F . Lancaster , acting Z ., then installed the Principals as follows : Comps . H . W .
Townsend , Z . ; J . Lind , H . ; and J . Johns , J . The other officers were Comps . H . Woodward , fceribe E . ; J . Lcggttt , S . N . ; G . P . Arnold , P . G . P . Soj ., P . Snj . ; Laverty and Ferguson , A . Sojs . ; Lancaster , Treas . ; and Mansell , Janitor . The Installing Master gave Ihe usual addresses to the officeis
and companions , and received a hearty vote of thanks for his services . Four brethren were proposed for exaltation , and the charter closed . The members and their visitors afterwards dined together , and the usual toasts were honoured . This chapter started a year ago with ten members , which have since been increased to twenty-eight , a third of whom arc commissioned officers in H . M . service .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
MARYPORT . — "Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Eaglesfield-street . Present : Bros . P . Dodgson , VV . M . M . ; E . G . Mitchell , S . W . ; John Adair , J . W . ; Fred . Harrison , O . ; G . W . Thompson , M . O . ; J . H . Banks , as S . O . ; Jos . Abbott , as J . O . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . P . J . G . W ., P . M ., as S . D . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., Treas . ;
J . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Organist ; John Harrison , Tyler ; and a goodly muster of brethren . The minutes of the last lodge having been icad and confirmed , a ballot was taken for a joining member from thc S . C , and proved unanimously favourable . The brother being present , he duly and impressively received the O . B . of the Degree from Bro . Nicholson , who was assisted by Bro . Gardiner . The ledge was then closed , and the brethren separated at ¦ Hi early hour .
Knight Templar.
Knight Templar .
"WINCHESTER . — Egbert Preceptory . — lhis new preceptory was constituted on the 13 th inst ., at "ie Masonic Hall , Winchester . There were present the v . E . Prov . Prior , W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ; Sir Knights W . Hickman and J . E . LeFeuvre , P . E . P . ' s ; F . H . McCalmonf , E . P . ; R . Osborne , Constable ; and J . B . Thomas , of the % al Gloucester Preceptory ; R . W . Bradley , P . E . P . ; R .
L . Loveland , E . P . ; G . F . Lancaster , Constable ; Rev . — Palmer ; and A . G . P . Wilks , of the Royal Naval Preceptory No . 2 . The ceremony of constitution was ably conducted by thc Prov . Prior , and Sir Knight Hickman ' "as then installed as E . P . of the new preceptory by Sir '' ¦ 'right Bradley . Sir Kuight Loveland subsequently as * -umed command , and introduced to thc Degree Comp .
"• U . Godwin ; Sir Knight Bradley acting as Expert . ^ ote s of thanks were given to Ihe Prov . Prior and Sir Kni ghts Bradley and Lovelund for their services . Thc JfHcers appointed were Sir Knights McCalmont , Constable ; ¦ Le Feuvre , Marshal ; and Godwin , Treasurer and Registrar . The banquet was served at the Royal Hotel , and after the Us ual toasts the company separated at an early hour .
United Grand Lodge.
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
Business to be transacted in Giand Ledge on Wednesday , 3 rd March , 1880 : — 1 . The regulations for the government of Grand Loelge durine * the time of public business will be read . 2 . The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 3 rd December , 1879 , and of the Especial Grand Lodge of
the 17 th January , 1880 , will be read and put for confirmation . 3 . Election of a M . W . Grand Master . 4 . Election of a Grand Treasurer . 5 . The M . W . G . Master will move— "That this Grand Lodge do contribute the sum of five hundred pounds , to be paid out of the Fund of General Purposes , towards thc
Duchess of Marlborough's Fund , for the relief of distress in Ireland , and that the same be at once paid to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , P . G . Steward , M . W . Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , for the purposes of the said fund . " 6 . Report of the Lodge of Benevolence forthe last quarter , in which are recommendations for , the following grants : —
The p ; tition of a brother of the One and All Lodge , No . " 330 , Bodmin , which was referred back by Grand Lodge on the 3 rd , December , 1879 , was re-considered , and that brother was again recommended for a grant of £ 100 o o A broiler of the Lodge of Fortitude , No .
131 , Tiuro ... ... roo o 0 A brother of the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , London ... ... ... ... ... 50 o 0 A brother of the Joppa Lodge , No . 188 , London ... ... ... ... ... 50 o 0 The widow of a brother of thc Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , London 50 o o
A brother of the Royal Gloucestershire Lodge , No . 8 39 , Gloucester ... ... 100 o 0 A brother of the Lodge of Concord , No . 632 , Trowbridge 75 o o A brother of the Lodge of Felicity , No . 5 8 , London ... ... ... ... ... 100 o o A brother of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 2 s 7 ,
Portsmouth ... ... ... ... 75 o o A brother of thc Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 6 5 6 , Sydney , N . S . W . ... 50 o o A brother of the Union Lodge , No . 3 10 , Carlisle ... ... ... ... ... 50 o o The widow of a brother of thc SViddaw Lodge , No , 1002 , Coc ' . cermoulh 75 o o
Thc widow of a brother of the Royal Yoikshiie Lodge , No . 265 , Keighley ... ... 50 o o A brother of the Lodge of the Three Graces , No . 408 , Haworth 75 o o A brother of the Lodge of Prospeiity , No . 65 , London ... ... ... ... 75 o o 7 . Re-poit of the Boaid of General Purposes . To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of England . Thc Board of General Purposes report as follows : — ( 1 . ) It having come to the knowledge of the Board that thc freehold premises Nos . 57 and 5 8 , Great Queen-street , adjoining Frecmascns' Hall , were about to be sold by auction , it was thought desirable to acquire the same at a fair price , and it was referred to the Premises Committee
to take steps accordingly . In result the premises were purchased for £ 3500 and £ 3000 respectively , and have since been duly conveyed to the Trustees of Grand Lodge . ( 2 . ) The Board have by their Premises Committee given very careful consideration to thc requirements of the three Masonic Benevolent Institutions for further office accommodation , and having acquired thc necessary land in thc
rear of the present offices have obtained from the Grand Superintendent of Works plans , which they learn are acceptable to thc Institutions , and estimates for carrying out the same at a cost of £ 2500 , which , added to the £ 1300 , the cost of the land , will enable the Board to provide for the three offices space and accommodation of about three times tbe amount now furnished , the rent for
the same being rc-arranged at something under that propoition . The Board will also , if Grand Lodge approves , have the opportunity of providing a spacious muniment room in the basement at a cost tsiimated by the Grand Superintendent of Works at £ 450 , which will be available at a reasonable rental to the various lodges meeting at Freemasons' Hall .
( 3 . ) The Board have also obtained an estimate from the Grand Superintendent of Works for Ihe necessary works to be done to render thc library available as an office for the Grand Secretary . The amount of this is £ 7 S-( 4 . ) The period having fully arrived when painting and cleaning must be done to the whole interior of Freemasons ' Hall , the Board have given this their careful
consideration , and by their direction the Grand Superintendent of Works has considered the subject , not only with reference to the general reparation positively necessary , but also importing into it a moderate amount of appropriate decoration , the cost of the whole of which he estimates at £ 3000 ; although this sum may appear large the Board feel satisfied that , looking at the extent of the premises , it would
be a reasonable outlay for very necessary work . ( 5 . ) The Board fee ! it as much a duty as a pleasure to draw thc attention of Grand Lodge to thc services rendered by Bro . H . G . Buss , the Assistant Grand Secretary , duiing the illness and absence of the late Grand Secretary ,
Bro . I Iervey , and after his resignation until the appointment of the present Grand Secretary ; and they unanimously recommend that in consideration of the assiduous manner in which these services were performed a gratuity ol 150 guineas be paid to Bro . Buss . ( 6 . ) The Board have to report the Masonic misconduct
United Grand Lodge.
of Lodge No . 1603 , in passing a brother with an interval of twenty-three dajs only after his initiation . Thry ordered that the brother in question be re-obligated , and the lodge was fined £ 2 2 s . and admonished . ( 7 . ) Ihe attention of the Board had been emphatically drawn to the frequent occurrence in new lodges of
brethren ( other than petitioners ) b . ing permitted to join on the night of consecration without ballot , and of course without previous proposition , as enjoined by the Constitutions ; and directions have been given thnt an unmistakeable intimation of the illegality of such a proceeding shall accompany the delivery of every new wanar . t . ( Signed ) JOHN B . MONCKTON ,
President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 17 th February , 1880 . To the report is subjoined a statement of the Gran 1 Lodge accounts , at the last meeting of the Finance Committee , held oh Friday , thc 13 th February inst ., showing
a balance in the Bank of England of £ 40 ^ 7 17 s . 6 d . ; and in the hands of the Grand Secretary for petty cash £ 75 , and for servants' wages £ 9 6 15 s ., and £ 22 14 s . 5 d . in the hands of the Solicitor of the Society . The President will move : — 1 . That thc report be received and entered on the
minutes . 2 . That the various works mentioned in the report be carried out , and that it be referred back to the Board lo execute the same in accordance with
tbe estimates submitted . 3 . That the recommendation in paragraph five of thc report , with reference to the Assistant Grand Secretary , be adopted . 8 . Report of Bro . R . P . Harding , Auditor of Grand Lodge accounts , of receipts and disbursements during the year 1879 .
9 . Proposed motions : — 1 . By Bro . John M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of thc Lodge of Benevolence : — That the following additions be made to the Book of Constitutions , Fund of Benevolence : — 17 . Until Grand Lodge shall otherwise direct , onethinl of the annual suiplus of thc Fund of
Benevolence shall be appropriated for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and another third for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 111 forming funds for apprenticing thc children of Freemasons who have been in those Schools , or in otherwise assisting them to commence life . 18 . Such one-third parts respectively shall be invested
m the names of four Trustees for each School , to be appointed by Grand Lodge , and the 1 ividends paid to the Treasurer of each School . 19 . The General Committee , on the recommendation of the House Committee of each School , may apply the dividends of thc funds resptctively appropriated to the School for the
benefit of children who have been at the School during the preceding twelve months , in apprenticing them to any business or profession , or otherwise aiding them lo obtain employment , or in applying any sum granted by annual instalments for a limited peiiod forthe benefit of those proceeding to any school , collece , or university .
20 . No sum exceeding £ 25 shall be appropriated for the benefit of any child without the consent of the Quarterly Court of the School ; and such Court shall render to Grand Lodge an annual account of the receipts and expenditure on account of the said fund . That the Constitutions , No . 3 Fund of Benevolence ,
be amended by adding , after the word " shall " in the second line , thc words " except as provided for by Clauses 17 , 18 , 19 , and 20 . 2 . By Bro . George J . McKay , P . M . No . 129 , Kendal . "To move the non-confiimation of that part of thc minutes of Grand Lodge held last December , so far as it relates to Bro . . lames Stevens' motion . "
3 . By Bro . James Stevens , P . M . No . 720 . "' To nominate the following brethren to form the Committee of enquiry into and report upon the present systems of Masonic working , in accordance with the vote of Grand Lodge on the 3 rd of December last , viz .: — Bros . Rev . C . VV . Arnold , D . P . G . M ., Surrey ; Thomas J . Barnes , P . M ., East London ; E . T . Budden , P . M ., Dorset ;
J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., N . and E . Yorks ; Thomas Howkins , P . M ., Warwickshire ; F . H . Wilson lies , D . P . G . M ., Herts ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., Suffolk ; C . L . Mason , Prov . G . Treasurer , West Yorks -, C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W ., Greece ; Rev . R . J . Simps ™ , Past Grand Chaplain , London ; J . Brooks Smith , Prov . G . Treasurer , Gloucester ; James Stevens , P . M ., London ; Butler Wilkins , P . P . G . M ., Norths and Hunts . "
New Lodges.
NEW LODGES .
LIST or LODGES FOR WHICH WARRANTS HAVE BEEN CHANTED UY TIIE M . W . GRAND MASTER SINCE THE LAST QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE . No . 1853 , Caxton Lodge , Freemasons' Hall . 1854 , Weald of Kent Lodge , Tenterden , Kent . 1855 , St . Maurice Lodge , Plympton , Devon .
We regret to announce the death of Bro . William H . Wilkins , Past G . Stwd ., and P . M . of No . 21 , solicitor , of 10 , Swithin ' s-lane , after a short illness . WORPSWORIH ' S " COCA PILLS " the successful remedy for sleeplessnes > neuralgia , and Hay fever , as . per box , Homoepathic Che ini 6 t l 6 , Sloane-street , London , —[ ADVT . ]
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Royal Arch.
Nunn The remaining toasts , viz ., " Tbe Second and Third ' Principals , "The Officers , " and the Janitors , brought the proceedings to a conclusion . HEREFORD . —Palladian Chapter ( No . 120 ) . _ -At the annual convocation of the Palladian Royal Arch Chapter , held at the Green Dragon Hotel , on Tuesday , the , 7 th inst ., the following companions were installed and : _ .. « i ^ H tw M . E . Comi > . Cautain G . S . Homfrav , Grand
Standard Bearer of England , and Prov . Grand H . Mon .: Comps . Rev . G . Thistlcthwaite Smith , M . E . Z . ; Henry Gurney , P . Z ., H . ; Theophilus Lane , J . ; Orlando Shellard P . Z ., Treasurer ; William Rowe , S . E . ; Richard Hayes , S . N . ; J . E . Slower Hewett , P . Prov . G . S . E ., P . S . ;
Eilwi . i Gregg , 1 st Asst . S . ; James Ryecroft , 2 nd Asst . S ; Emanuel James , re-elected Janitor . The installation ceremonies were admirably and most impressively performed . ' A Past P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Lane in recognition of his services for several years as S . E . After closing the chapter in ancient form the companions and their visitors retired to a banquet piepared for the occasion .
SOUTHEND . —Priory Chapter ( No . 1000 ) . — Thc regular convocation of this chapter was hel I on the 18 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel . Comp . James Willing , jun ., P . Z . 1507 , M . E . Z ., presided . The candidate for exaltation being unavoidably absent , the companions proceeded to the election of Princijials and other officers for the ensuing year , with the following result , viz , Comps . Rev . H . J . Hatch , M . E . Z . ; W . Pissey , H . ; E .
Judd , J . ; J . A . Wardell , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; J . R . Hemmann , Scribe N . ; G . F . Jones , Prin . Soj . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ., Treas . ; A , Martin , Janitor . There were also present Comps . E . E . Phillips , P . Z . ; Rev . A . F . Heaton ; F . R . Bernard , H . Bcccher , H . Briggs , H . Luker , W . J . Belcham , A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Willing , M . E . Z ., for his able services during his year of office . The chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned to rcficshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
PORTSMOUTH . —United Service Chapter ( No . 1428 ) . —Thc fiist annual meeting of this chapter to instal Principals was held at the Masonic Hall , Highburystreet , on the 20 th inst . The M . E . Z ., Comp . J . R . Willson , being absent frem indisposition , the chapter was opened by M . E . Comps . G . F . Lancaster , P . Z . 903 , P . P . G . P . Soj ., as Z . ; Townsend , H . ; Lind , J . ; Woodward ,
Scribe E . ; Johns , P . Soj ., and others . Visitors : M . E . Comps . H . M . Emanuel , P . Z . 142 , P . P . G . J . ; G . S . Lancaster P . Z . 487 , P . P . G . J . ; J . Wallingford , P . Z . 903 , P . P . G . A . Soj . ; Palsgrave , S . E . 487 , P . G . S . B ., and others . The minutes of last meeting and auditor ' s report having been approved , M . E . Comp . G . F . Lancaster , acting Z ., then installed the Principals as follows : Comps . H . W .
Townsend , Z . ; J . Lind , H . ; and J . Johns , J . The other officers were Comps . H . Woodward , fceribe E . ; J . Lcggttt , S . N . ; G . P . Arnold , P . G . P . Soj ., P . Snj . ; Laverty and Ferguson , A . Sojs . ; Lancaster , Treas . ; and Mansell , Janitor . The Installing Master gave Ihe usual addresses to the officeis
and companions , and received a hearty vote of thanks for his services . Four brethren were proposed for exaltation , and the charter closed . The members and their visitors afterwards dined together , and the usual toasts were honoured . This chapter started a year ago with ten members , which have since been increased to twenty-eight , a third of whom arc commissioned officers in H . M . service .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
MARYPORT . — "Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Eaglesfield-street . Present : Bros . P . Dodgson , VV . M . M . ; E . G . Mitchell , S . W . ; John Adair , J . W . ; Fred . Harrison , O . ; G . W . Thompson , M . O . ; J . H . Banks , as S . O . ; Jos . Abbott , as J . O . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . P . J . G . W ., P . M ., as S . D . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., Treas . ;
J . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Organist ; John Harrison , Tyler ; and a goodly muster of brethren . The minutes of the last lodge having been icad and confirmed , a ballot was taken for a joining member from thc S . C , and proved unanimously favourable . The brother being present , he duly and impressively received the O . B . of the Degree from Bro . Nicholson , who was assisted by Bro . Gardiner . The ledge was then closed , and the brethren separated at ¦ Hi early hour .
Knight Templar.
Knight Templar .
"WINCHESTER . — Egbert Preceptory . — lhis new preceptory was constituted on the 13 th inst ., at "ie Masonic Hall , Winchester . There were present the v . E . Prov . Prior , W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ; Sir Knights W . Hickman and J . E . LeFeuvre , P . E . P . ' s ; F . H . McCalmonf , E . P . ; R . Osborne , Constable ; and J . B . Thomas , of the % al Gloucester Preceptory ; R . W . Bradley , P . E . P . ; R .
L . Loveland , E . P . ; G . F . Lancaster , Constable ; Rev . — Palmer ; and A . G . P . Wilks , of the Royal Naval Preceptory No . 2 . The ceremony of constitution was ably conducted by thc Prov . Prior , and Sir Knight Hickman ' "as then installed as E . P . of the new preceptory by Sir '' ¦ 'right Bradley . Sir Kuight Loveland subsequently as * -umed command , and introduced to thc Degree Comp .
"• U . Godwin ; Sir Knight Bradley acting as Expert . ^ ote s of thanks were given to Ihe Prov . Prior and Sir Kni ghts Bradley and Lovelund for their services . Thc JfHcers appointed were Sir Knights McCalmont , Constable ; ¦ Le Feuvre , Marshal ; and Godwin , Treasurer and Registrar . The banquet was served at the Royal Hotel , and after the Us ual toasts the company separated at an early hour .
United Grand Lodge.
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
Business to be transacted in Giand Ledge on Wednesday , 3 rd March , 1880 : — 1 . The regulations for the government of Grand Loelge durine * the time of public business will be read . 2 . The minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the 3 rd December , 1879 , and of the Especial Grand Lodge of
the 17 th January , 1880 , will be read and put for confirmation . 3 . Election of a M . W . Grand Master . 4 . Election of a Grand Treasurer . 5 . The M . W . G . Master will move— "That this Grand Lodge do contribute the sum of five hundred pounds , to be paid out of the Fund of General Purposes , towards thc
Duchess of Marlborough's Fund , for the relief of distress in Ireland , and that the same be at once paid to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , P . G . Steward , M . W . Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , for the purposes of the said fund . " 6 . Report of the Lodge of Benevolence forthe last quarter , in which are recommendations for , the following grants : —
The p ; tition of a brother of the One and All Lodge , No . " 330 , Bodmin , which was referred back by Grand Lodge on the 3 rd , December , 1879 , was re-considered , and that brother was again recommended for a grant of £ 100 o o A broiler of the Lodge of Fortitude , No .
131 , Tiuro ... ... roo o 0 A brother of the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , London ... ... ... ... ... 50 o 0 A brother of the Joppa Lodge , No . 188 , London ... ... ... ... ... 50 o 0 The widow of a brother of thc Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , London 50 o o
A brother of the Royal Gloucestershire Lodge , No . 8 39 , Gloucester ... ... 100 o 0 A brother of the Lodge of Concord , No . 632 , Trowbridge 75 o o A brother of the Lodge of Felicity , No . 5 8 , London ... ... ... ... ... 100 o o A brother of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 2 s 7 ,
Portsmouth ... ... ... ... 75 o o A brother of thc Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 6 5 6 , Sydney , N . S . W . ... 50 o o A brother of the Union Lodge , No . 3 10 , Carlisle ... ... ... ... ... 50 o o The widow of a brother of thc SViddaw Lodge , No , 1002 , Coc ' . cermoulh 75 o o
Thc widow of a brother of the Royal Yoikshiie Lodge , No . 265 , Keighley ... ... 50 o o A brother of the Lodge of the Three Graces , No . 408 , Haworth 75 o o A brother of the Lodge of Prospeiity , No . 65 , London ... ... ... ... 75 o o 7 . Re-poit of the Boaid of General Purposes . To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of England . Thc Board of General Purposes report as follows : — ( 1 . ) It having come to the knowledge of the Board that thc freehold premises Nos . 57 and 5 8 , Great Queen-street , adjoining Frecmascns' Hall , were about to be sold by auction , it was thought desirable to acquire the same at a fair price , and it was referred to the Premises Committee
to take steps accordingly . In result the premises were purchased for £ 3500 and £ 3000 respectively , and have since been duly conveyed to the Trustees of Grand Lodge . ( 2 . ) The Board have by their Premises Committee given very careful consideration to thc requirements of the three Masonic Benevolent Institutions for further office accommodation , and having acquired thc necessary land in thc
rear of the present offices have obtained from the Grand Superintendent of Works plans , which they learn are acceptable to thc Institutions , and estimates for carrying out the same at a cost of £ 2500 , which , added to the £ 1300 , the cost of the land , will enable the Board to provide for the three offices space and accommodation of about three times tbe amount now furnished , the rent for
the same being rc-arranged at something under that propoition . The Board will also , if Grand Lodge approves , have the opportunity of providing a spacious muniment room in the basement at a cost tsiimated by the Grand Superintendent of Works at £ 450 , which will be available at a reasonable rental to the various lodges meeting at Freemasons' Hall .
( 3 . ) The Board have also obtained an estimate from the Grand Superintendent of Works for Ihe necessary works to be done to render thc library available as an office for the Grand Secretary . The amount of this is £ 7 S-( 4 . ) The period having fully arrived when painting and cleaning must be done to the whole interior of Freemasons ' Hall , the Board have given this their careful
consideration , and by their direction the Grand Superintendent of Works has considered the subject , not only with reference to the general reparation positively necessary , but also importing into it a moderate amount of appropriate decoration , the cost of the whole of which he estimates at £ 3000 ; although this sum may appear large the Board feel satisfied that , looking at the extent of the premises , it would
be a reasonable outlay for very necessary work . ( 5 . ) The Board fee ! it as much a duty as a pleasure to draw thc attention of Grand Lodge to thc services rendered by Bro . H . G . Buss , the Assistant Grand Secretary , duiing the illness and absence of the late Grand Secretary ,
Bro . I Iervey , and after his resignation until the appointment of the present Grand Secretary ; and they unanimously recommend that in consideration of the assiduous manner in which these services were performed a gratuity ol 150 guineas be paid to Bro . Buss . ( 6 . ) The Board have to report the Masonic misconduct
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of Lodge No . 1603 , in passing a brother with an interval of twenty-three dajs only after his initiation . Thry ordered that the brother in question be re-obligated , and the lodge was fined £ 2 2 s . and admonished . ( 7 . ) Ihe attention of the Board had been emphatically drawn to the frequent occurrence in new lodges of
brethren ( other than petitioners ) b . ing permitted to join on the night of consecration without ballot , and of course without previous proposition , as enjoined by the Constitutions ; and directions have been given thnt an unmistakeable intimation of the illegality of such a proceeding shall accompany the delivery of every new wanar . t . ( Signed ) JOHN B . MONCKTON ,
President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 17 th February , 1880 . To the report is subjoined a statement of the Gran 1 Lodge accounts , at the last meeting of the Finance Committee , held oh Friday , thc 13 th February inst ., showing
a balance in the Bank of England of £ 40 ^ 7 17 s . 6 d . ; and in the hands of the Grand Secretary for petty cash £ 75 , and for servants' wages £ 9 6 15 s ., and £ 22 14 s . 5 d . in the hands of the Solicitor of the Society . The President will move : — 1 . That thc report be received and entered on the
minutes . 2 . That the various works mentioned in the report be carried out , and that it be referred back to the Board lo execute the same in accordance with
tbe estimates submitted . 3 . That the recommendation in paragraph five of thc report , with reference to the Assistant Grand Secretary , be adopted . 8 . Report of Bro . R . P . Harding , Auditor of Grand Lodge accounts , of receipts and disbursements during the year 1879 .
9 . Proposed motions : — 1 . By Bro . John M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of thc Lodge of Benevolence : — That the following additions be made to the Book of Constitutions , Fund of Benevolence : — 17 . Until Grand Lodge shall otherwise direct , onethinl of the annual suiplus of thc Fund of
Benevolence shall be appropriated for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and another third for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 111 forming funds for apprenticing thc children of Freemasons who have been in those Schools , or in otherwise assisting them to commence life . 18 . Such one-third parts respectively shall be invested
m the names of four Trustees for each School , to be appointed by Grand Lodge , and the 1 ividends paid to the Treasurer of each School . 19 . The General Committee , on the recommendation of the House Committee of each School , may apply the dividends of thc funds resptctively appropriated to the School for the
benefit of children who have been at the School during the preceding twelve months , in apprenticing them to any business or profession , or otherwise aiding them lo obtain employment , or in applying any sum granted by annual instalments for a limited peiiod forthe benefit of those proceeding to any school , collece , or university .
20 . No sum exceeding £ 25 shall be appropriated for the benefit of any child without the consent of the Quarterly Court of the School ; and such Court shall render to Grand Lodge an annual account of the receipts and expenditure on account of the said fund . That the Constitutions , No . 3 Fund of Benevolence ,
be amended by adding , after the word " shall " in the second line , thc words " except as provided for by Clauses 17 , 18 , 19 , and 20 . 2 . By Bro . George J . McKay , P . M . No . 129 , Kendal . "To move the non-confiimation of that part of thc minutes of Grand Lodge held last December , so far as it relates to Bro . . lames Stevens' motion . "
3 . By Bro . James Stevens , P . M . No . 720 . "' To nominate the following brethren to form the Committee of enquiry into and report upon the present systems of Masonic working , in accordance with the vote of Grand Lodge on the 3 rd of December last , viz .: — Bros . Rev . C . VV . Arnold , D . P . G . M ., Surrey ; Thomas J . Barnes , P . M ., East London ; E . T . Budden , P . M ., Dorset ;
J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., N . and E . Yorks ; Thomas Howkins , P . M ., Warwickshire ; F . H . Wilson lies , D . P . G . M ., Herts ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., Suffolk ; C . L . Mason , Prov . G . Treasurer , West Yorks -, C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W ., Greece ; Rev . R . J . Simps ™ , Past Grand Chaplain , London ; J . Brooks Smith , Prov . G . Treasurer , Gloucester ; James Stevens , P . M ., London ; Butler Wilkins , P . P . G . M ., Norths and Hunts . "
New Lodges.
NEW LODGES .
LIST or LODGES FOR WHICH WARRANTS HAVE BEEN CHANTED UY TIIE M . W . GRAND MASTER SINCE THE LAST QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE . No . 1853 , Caxton Lodge , Freemasons' Hall . 1854 , Weald of Kent Lodge , Tenterden , Kent . 1855 , St . Maurice Lodge , Plympton , Devon .
We regret to announce the death of Bro . William H . Wilkins , Past G . Stwd ., and P . M . of No . 21 , solicitor , of 10 , Swithin ' s-lane , after a short illness . WORPSWORIH ' S " COCA PILLS " the successful remedy for sleeplessnes > neuralgia , and Hay fever , as . per box , Homoepathic Che ini 6 t l 6 , Sloane-street , London , —[ ADVT . ]