Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Of Instruction, No . 1622.

Bro . MARTIN thanked all for the trust resposed in him , and assured thebrethren that the funds so long as he was entrusted with them should be rightly expended . Bro . GRUMMANT stated that it was the 13 th time he had had the privilege of responding to the toast . He deeply regretted the absence of Bro . Rose , and he Was confident all had his well-being at heart . He

would weary the brethren with a few statistics . The lodge had 47 meetings , with an average of about 27 for the year . One great feature was the deep interest the Past Masters took in thelodge of instruction , showing a good average each meeting . One other point was that he would give notice of motion to support their President ( who was standing Steward for the Boys ' Festival ) with five guineas to be placed on his list

from the lodge funds . Bro . STO . VE , P . M ., also heartily responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was ably responded to by Bros . MORRIS , and WVNNE , P . M . The evening was enlivened by some excellent music from Bros . Derham ( flautist ) , Choveaux ( pianist ) , Stone , Stunt , Salmon , Ballard , Barr , Salter , Grummant ( reciter ) , Potter ( reciter ) , Braik , and Williams . Bro . Choveaux ably presided at the piano .

East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.

EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The half-yearly meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the 20 th inst . Bro . 1 . H .

Sillitoe , Chairman of the Committee , presided , and was supported by Bros . J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chairman ; VVm . Jaffrey , Treas . ; Jas . Heelis , Hon . Sec . ; James Newton , Sec ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec , and about 100 representatives of lodges . The agenda was exceptionally heavy .

The minutes of the previous half-yearly meeting , as well as those of the various Sub-Committees , were read and confirmed . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe was re-elected Chairman , and Bro . J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chairman . The Election Committee , and Relief , and Education Boards were appointed . Petitions were afterwards

presented for the education of six children , which , after considerable discussion as to the eligibility of two of them , the candidates were all adopted , and referred to the Education Board . There were four applicants for the annuity of £ 26

per annum each , all of whom were placed upon the Institution , thus avoiding a contested election . At the close of the general meeting , the Educational Board met to consider the six cases referred to them , and granted annual amounts , varying from £ g to . £ 12 , to each of the candidates for education and clothing .

The usual monthly meeting of the Relief and Education Board was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe presided , and there were also present : Bros . J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chairman ; James Newton , Secretary ; E . G . Harwood , T . J . Hooper , James Andrew , James

Kershaw , F . W . Lean , C . D . Cheetham , J . Smethurst , E . Williams , E . Halliwell , J . W . Abbott , C . E . Collingwood , Fritz Reiss , J . L . Hine , M . Thomas , N . Nicholson , and D . Radcliffe . Three petitions for relief were presented , one being

refused , and the other two were granted ^ 20 and £ 10 respectively . A petition was presented for a grant to pay the apprenticeship fee of an ex-pupil of the Boys ' School , London . The sum of ^ 20 was voted towards the amount required .

Presentation To Lewises.

PRESENTATION TO LEWISES .

At a meeting of the Hengist Lodge , a very uncommon and interesting ceremony took place , on the 1 ith inst ., viz ., the presentation of a handsome volume of the Sacred Law to four Lewises or sons of Freemasons , by Bro . Dr . W . R . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . West Vorks . Each of the boys recently carried the Bible in

a procession of Freemasons at the laying of the foundation stone of St . John ' s Church , Boscombe . In presenting the volumes , the Worshipful Master said : Master \ ye , Master Preston , and Master Hawker , you are sons of respected and worthy Freemasons , and as such you were lately permitted to take part in a procession when engaged in a sacred and holy work . You had

the honour of conveying the volume of the Sacred I-aw to its new resting place at Boscombe , where an edifice is being raised , in which the words contained "i that Sacred Volume will be preached for many , many years , and to generations yet unborn . In commemoration of the interesting event it was decided by he Provincial Grand Lodge that a copy of the Bible should

be presented to each one of you . You are Lewises . The word Lewis denotes strength , and to Masons , the son of a Alason . As a Lewis it is the dut y of each one of you to honour your fathers and mothers , to help them , if necessary , to bear the heat ^ nd burden of the day , and to assist in rendering their declining years happy and comfortable . As the

Worshi pful Master of the oldest Lodge in Bournemouth , I have the pleasure of presenting to each one ° f you a copy of the Holy Bible , and I trust that it will be your constant companion through life . By it you will be taught your duty to God , to your neighbour , and to yourself—to God by never mentioning His "awe save with that awe and reverence which are due r om the creature to his Creator ; to your neighbour by

Presentation To Lewises.

doing with him as you would that he , under similar circumstances , should do it unto you ; and to yourself by never doing anything of which you need be ashamed , ever remembering that His all-seeing eye beholds you , and that He is always watching and caring

for you . I trust that you in after years will , after living a good and well spent life , be able to look back with pleasure to the few happy moments you spent " as boys" in a Masonic lodge , and that the presentation of this grand old Work will influence your whole career in life .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . WALTER CAUGHEY FOX , 18 ° , P . M . 1260 , W . M . of the St . Leonard's Lodge , No . 2263 , Whose portrait we give , was initiated in the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , London , April , 9 th , 1884 ; he served in the various offices leading to the chair , and was installed W . M . in April , 1802 ; lounderand

first Junior Deacon St . Leonards Lodge , No . 2263 Sheffield , July 21 st , 1888 , served the various offices leading to the chair , and was installed W . M . in 1 S 93 ; he was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , in 1887 , in the Paradise Chapter , No . 139 , Sheffield , and was also a joining companion of the Loyalty Chapter , No . 1239 , Sheffield , in 1 SS 9 , and the John Hervey Chapter , No .

1260 , London , in 18 93 ; he was advanced in the Mark Master Mason ' s Degree , in 1887 , in the Britannia Lodge , No . S 3 , in which lodge he is now holding the office of Secretary ; he was installed in the De Furnival Preceptory , No . 66 , of Knights Templar , on February 24 th , 1888 , and holds the office of Recorder , and is a P . P . G . 2 nd Aide-de-Camp of West Yorkshire ; perfected in the Talbot Chapter , Rose Croix , No . 16 , in 1890 , in

which chapter he holds the office of Recorder ; Member of the Correspondence Circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge since 1891 ; Secretary and Treasurer of the Britannia Lodge of Instruction from 18 91 to 1893 ; he has served seven Stewardships for the Charities : twice for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , twice for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and three times for the Mark Benevolent Fund Charities .

Lodges Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges Chapters of Instruction .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . P . Upton , W . M .: G . T . Peall , S . W . j J . T . Frost , J . W . ; ] . W . Clarke , Acting Preceptor ; CM . Coxon , P . M ., " Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sers . j H . J . Kimbell , sen .. S . D . ; W . ' Rapley , J . D . j R . Eddie , l . G . ; G . Yexlev . II . Dove , R . Loomes , j . Petch ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts ; M . T . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; and Milton Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and conlirmed . The ceremany of initiation was then rehearsed Bro . Loomrs being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Yexley

answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . Ihe lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Third Depree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Yexley being the candidate . Bro . Peall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodse was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present : Comps . Banr . ister , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , H . j Lewis , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptorj C H . Stone , S . E . j Mayo , S . N . j Barr , P . S . ; Hill , Phillips , Chapman , Cure ton , North , Eckersall , and Nightingale .

Lodges Chapters Of Instruction.

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , Chapman personating the candidate . Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . 'for the . next meeting . Comp . Chapman , Addiscombe Chapter , was elected a joining member . It was decided to hold a supper , and a committee was elected to undertake the matter . The chapter was then closed .

The Palace Hotel, Hastings.

THE PALACE HOTEL , HASTINGS .

The evolution of the English hotel goes on apace , the latest development being the Palace Hotel at Hastings , which , from a condition which scarcely bore out the suitability of its name , has been transformed by Messrs . Spiers and Pond into a veritable palace . Situated on the White Rock , directly facing what has

been aptly termed the peerless pier , this structure has all the advantages of site and attractive surroundings that could be desired ; in fact , its position may be said to be unrivalled . The terrace and balconies around each of the live floors afford extensive views of ever-changing scenes , and especially of the remarkable and interesting sight

of the immense volumes of water thrown high into the air at high tide , when strong south-westerly winds prevail . In the winter the lower terrace will be enclosed with glass , and heated by hot water pipes . In addition to the shelter afforded by these structures , so welcome to invalids and delicate persons , they play a most important part in the design of the hotel .

The building compiises , on the ground floor , a spacious reception hall , with passenger lift to all floors ; a grill - room and restaurant communicating with the entrance hall , but having a separate entrance for those who who are not inmates ; a commodious bar and buffet ; and a spacious billiard room in the rear with two tables .

The decorations throughout are of a sumptuous , expensive and unique character , each room or suite of rooms affording both a contrast and a similarity to the other . All the furniture , fittings , ornaments , and decorations are of elegant and luxurious designs , especially adapted to each room , and also to ensure the comfort

and well-being of the guest . Throughout the hotel gas , as an illuminant , is entirely dispensed with . The proprietors have , at a cost of some thousands of pounds , effected their own installation of the electric light , and every room , corridor , and passage is so lighted .

The hotel was opened to the public on Saturdaylast , when Messrs . Spiers and Pond entertained a large number of gentlemen , both strangers and residents , the latter including the deputy Mayor of Hastings and other prominent officials , to a dinner in the large banqueting hall , at which the senior director of the firm , Mr . A . Leon , presided .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . SHERIFF BURT . Bro . George Burt , J . P ., the head of the firm of Mowlem Burt and Co ., the well-known builders and contractors , died suddenly of heart disease at his residence , Purbeck House , Swanage , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., in his 79 th year . The deceased

gentleman served the office of Sheriff of London and Middlesex in 1878 , and was a magistrate for London , Westminster , Middlesex , and Dorset . He was also one of her majesty ' s Lieutenants for the City , and member and Past Master of several of the livery guilds . His firm haveexecuted many important works

throughout London , and until recently , when illhealth obliged him to rest , Bro . Burt was assiduous in the personal conduct of their extensive operations . In the position of Sheriff , Bro . Burt displayed an amount of liberality which was as well timed and well placed as it was spontaneous and hearty . At a later

date he was appointed to the Court of Lieutenancy , and afterwards placed upon the Commission of the Peace for Middlesex , Westminster , and Dorset . As a liveryman and one who was most earnest in his efforts to make the minor guilds practical factors in the trade from which they derive their name , the deceased will

always be remembered with sincere regard and affection . As a staunch supporter of City Charities the memory of Bro . Burt will always be kept green , and in this connection it may be mentioned that on an occasion when he presided at the Royal Society of St . Anne ' s Asylum the subscription list beat any previous

record . He served for some years as almoner of Christ ' s Hospital . Bro . Burt , in the midst of his gigantic business operations , found time to take a somewhat active interest in Freemasonry . He materially assisted in founding the John Mowlem Lodge at Swanage , and in 1879 was appointed to Grand office—that

of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies . The deceased , who survived his wife , leaves two sons and two daughters , one of whom was married to Bro . Col . T . Davies Sewell , both ofthe former are members of the firm , and Mr . John Mowlem Burt is the Immediate Past Master of the Loriners' Company . The funeral

took place on Wednesday at Kensal Green , the first portion of the service being read at the parish church at Swanage . The mourners were restricted to the members of the family . The Acting Master ( Bro . " .. G . Wood , CC ) , and a deputation from the Shi pwright's Company were present on the sad occasion .