New Lodges.

NEW LODGES .

List of lodges for which warrants have been granted by the M . W . Grand Master since the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge : Lodge 189 S , Central Australia , Bourke , New South Wales . „ 18 99 , Wellesley , Sandhurst , Berks . „ 1900 , Montague Guest , Lincoln ' s-Inn-Fields .

„ 1901 , Selwyn , East Dulwich . „ 1 9 , St . Cuthbert , Bedlington , Northumberland . „ 1903 , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar , Portsmouth . IOOJ .. Raneritikei , Bulls , Wellington , New Zealand .

„ 1905 , Prince Alfred , Petersham , New South Wales . „ 1906 , John Miller , Royapooram , Madras . „ 1907 , Notre Dame , Betts Cove , Newfoundland . „ 1908 , Cholmondley , Frodsham , Cheshire . „ 1909 , Carnarvon , Nottingham .

„ 1910 , Shadwell Clerke , Notting Hill . „ 1911 , De la Pre , Northampton .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The annual meeting of the subscribers to this Institution was held on the 20 th inst . at Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Grand Treasurer , in the chair . There were also present Bros . Henry Smith , J . L . Hine , Alfred W . Stan-field , J . Wordsworth , John Simpson , Robert Wylie , Charles Godtschalk , John Constable , Charles John Perceval , S . Rawson , Louis Stean , William Clarke , Raynham W . Stewart , Edward Davies , H . S . Alpass , James A . Burch , John Chadwick , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , James

Butting , Frederic Davison , F . Adlard , W . H . Perryman , Edgar Bowyer , Robert D . Cummings , S . P . Norris , Thomas Cubitt , George Wyatt , W . Hale , John Diprose , T . VV . Tew , H . Bartlett , J . R . Gallant , Thomas Meggy , Brackstone Baker , Charles Lacey , A . E . Gladwell , Andrew Middlemas , James Terry ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The minutes , a copy of which had been sent to subscribers , Masters of lodges , and Principals of chapters were taken as read , and were confirmed . Bro . TERRY read the following report and balance sheet :

REPORT . The Committee "have much pleasure in bringing to the notice of the Governors and Subscribers the progress the Institution has made during the past twelve months . The Annual Festival was directed to be held by the Patron , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c ., on Wednesday , the 23 rd February last , and the Committee were exceedingly fortunate in obtaining the consent of Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., J . P . and D . L ., R . W . Provincial Grand Master for West Yorkshire , to preside upon the

occasion . He was very nobly supported by the members of his province , as well as by brethren from London and other parts of the country—no less than 399 Stewards acting upon the occasion—their exertions resulted in the handsome sum of £ 14 , 300 being raised to benefit the Fund—and , looking both at the number of Stewards as well as the amount , it is with feelings of gratitude that the Committee tender their heartiest thanks to all concerned . Taking into consideration the great depression there has been during the last year throughout the country , in every branch of trade , profession , and business ,

they hardly dared to hope for such a success . After the last election , there were 150 males and 135 widows upon the Fund , being an addition of 15 annuitants over any previous year , while to-day awaiting election there is , unfortunately , the large number of 9 S candidates . During the year , 20 annuitants have died—13 men and 7 widows—and the Committee , at their meeting in February last , decided that the vacancies thus created should be filled up ; and , bearing in mind the large number of candidates and the successes of the recent

Festival , they have determined to place s additional men and 5 additional widows upon the Funds—a step which they feel convinced will have the warmest sympathy and support of the Governors and Subscribers . Since the proxies have been issued , 7 men and 3 widows have died , and , according to the Laws , these vacancies will also be filled up—so that the total number to be elected to-day will be 25 men and 15 widows . There are , in addition , 14 widows receiving £ 20 each , being half their late husband's annuity , and which is accorded to them for three years—unless they are elected to the

full sum before that time expires . The various payments thus being made will then amount to £ 11 , 600 for annuities only , excluding all working and other incidental expenses in the management of the Institution . The Committee , however , confidently rely upon the generous support of the Craft to sustain the Institution in every way that is possible , and which has never been more practically exemplified than in its contributions at the last festival .

The Committee again renew their thanks to Grand Lodge for its grant of £ 70 to provide the residents of the Institution at Croydon with coals , and its value was never more appreciated by them than during the inclemency of the past winter . The Committee also tender their thanks to the Honorary Surgeons , Henry John Strong , Esq ., M . D ., and R . Percy Middlemist , Esq ., for their unremitting attention and kindness to those under their care .

The Institution is now undergoing reparation rendered necessary by the usual wear and tear inseparable from the structural decay of the building . It is also being enlarged to meet the requirements of the p resent day , and the Committee are certain that when completed it will add much to the comfort of the residents , visitors , and others when visiting the same . During the year the Committee have had the pleasure of receiving a legacy of £ 100 , free of duty , and in recording this fact would wish to . impress . upon those brethren blessed with means the desirability of following so good an example . Subjoined is a statement of the receipts and expenditure during the year ending the 31 st March , 1 SS 1 , together with the particulars of the permanent income of the Institution : —

- , BALANCE SHEET . MALE FUND . £ * " * d . Balance 31 st March , 1 SS 0 ... ... ... , „ 4023 1 0

RECEIPTS . Donation from Grand Lodge ,., „ . , „ ... £ 500 o 0 „ ,, Grand Chapter ... ... ... ,., 100 o o „ „ Special Chapter ... ... .,, ... 150 o o „ „ Lodges , Chapters , and Individuals ... 6603 4 3 Annual Subscription ditto ... ... ... ... 1097 16 6 Dividends on Stock in the Government Funds ... ... 1023 8 o Legacy ... .,. ... ... ,., ... 50 o o Rent of Field ... ... ,.. ... ... ... 900 Cash withdrawn from Call ... ... ,., ... 2000 o o Interest on Cash at Call ... ... ... ... 20 2 S

' 553 5 £ > 5-57 < 3 12 5 DISBURSEMENTS . Annuitants ... ... .,. ... ,.. ... £ 5710 o o Salary of Secretary and Clerk ... ... ... .. , 357 10 o Collector—Commission ... ... „ , ,,. ... 79 T q

Messenger ... ... , „ ... ... ... 500 provincial Expenses ... ... ... ,,. ... 50 13 n Medicine for Residents at Institution . „ ,., .,, 12 10 o Warden at Institution ... ... ... „ , „ , 20 o o pension to late Gardener , and Gardener's Salary , „ ... 54 12 o Kates and Taxes at Institution 34 o 2 Carried forward „ , ,.. .. 1 £ 6390 n 5

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£ s . d . Brought forward ... ... ... ... £ 6390 n 5 Repairs and Furniture ditto ... ... ... ... £ IS 1 7 Stationery , Printing , Sic . ... ... ... ... 1 70 12 5 Advertisements ... ... ... ... ... 22 16 9 Postages , & c , including expenses of Election ... ... 146 6 4 Petty Expenses ... ... ... ... ... 1 4 S 2 Entertainment of Stewards and Annuitants ... ... 44 14 3 Votes of thanks to Stewards ... ... ... ... nr ifi -t

Hire of Hall on day of Election ... ... ... 2 12 6 Rent of Office . . .. ... ... ... ... 18 o o Rent of Field at Croydon ... ... ... ... 16 18 10 Placed at Call - ... ... ... ... ... 2000 o o Purchase of Stock ... _ ... ... ... ... 1 976 5 o Premium on Guarantee Policy for Collector ( two years ) ... 7 11 3 Banker ' s charges ... ... ... „ . ... 045 Gratuity to Clerk ... ... ... 15 o o , 841 17 5

Balance on this Fund ... ... ... £ 4 , 734 > S o WIDOWS' FUND . Balance 31 st March , 18 S 0 ... ... ... ... 2035 3 S RECEIPTS . Donation from Grand Lodge ... .. ... ... £ 300 o o ,, „ Grand Chapter ... ... ... 50 o o Special donation „ ... ... ... ... ITO O O

„ Lodges , Chapters , and Individuals ... 5395 1 0 Annual subscriptions ... ... ... ... ... 927 16 0 Dividends on Stock in the Government Funds ... ... 661 1 11 Legacy ... ... ... ... ... ... 50 o a Rent of field ... ... ... ... ... ... 900 Cash withdrawn from Call ... ... ... ... 1000 o o Interest on Cash at Call ... ... ... ... 10 1 4 8 , 553 o 3

£ 10 , 588 3 11 DISBURSEMENTS . Annuitants ... ... ... ... ... ... £ 5100 o o Salary of Secretary and Clerk ... ... ... ... 357 10 o Collector—Commission ... ... ... ... ... 6 9 17 3 Messenger ... ... ... ... ... ... 500

Provincial Expenses ... ... ... ... ... 50 13 11 Medicine for Residents at Institution ... ... „ , 12 10 o Matron do . ... ... ... 50 o o Pension to late Gardener , and Gardener's Salary do . ... 28 12 o Rates and Taxes do . ... IA . o •*

Repairs and Furniture do . ... 67 1 7 Stationery , Printing , & c . ... ... ... ... 170 12 4 Advertisements ... ... ... ... ... 22 16 9 Postages , & c , including expenses of Election ... ... 134 19 6 Petty Expenses ... ... ... ... ... 14 S 2

Entertainment of Stewards and Annuitants ... ... 44 14 3 Votes of thanks to Stewards ... ... ... ... 15 16 2 Hire of Hall on day of election ... ... ... ... 2 12 6 Rent of Office ... ... ... ... iS o r >

Rent of Field at Croydon ... ... ... ... 16 18 S Placed at Call ... ... ... ... ... ... 1000 o o Premium on Guarantee Policy for Collector ( 2 years ) ... 7 11 3 Banker ' s Charges ... ... ... ... ... 033 Qratuity to Clerk .. . ... ... ... ... 15 o o 7244 17 10

Balance on this Fund ... ... ... ... £ 3343 6 1 SUSTENTATION OF BUILDING . RECEIPTS . Balance 31 st March , 18 S 0 ... ... ... ... 46 19 11 Dividends on Stock in the Government Funds ... ... 2 9 5 o

£ 7 < 5 4 11 DISBURSEMENTS . Repairs ... ... ... .., ... , „ 41 S 7 Balance on this Fund ... ... ... ... £ 34 16 4 Total Balance as per Auditors'Report ... ... . „ £ 811217 5 The Permanent Income of the Institution is as follows :

MALE FUND . Annual Grant from Grand Lodge ... ... , „ £ 500 o o „ ,, Grand Chapter ... ... ... 100 o o Dividends on £ 3 6 , 950 Stock in Government Funds „ . 1081 iS o . — 16 S 1 iS o

WIDOWS' FUND . Annual Grant from Grand Lodge ... ... , „ £ 300 o o ,, „ Grand Chapter ... ... „ , 50 o o Dividends on £ 22 , 575 Stock in Government Funds ... 661 1 11 1 . . ion 1 11 SUSTENTATION OF BUILDING . Dividends on £ 1000 Stock in the Government Funds ... 30 o o .

Total Permanent Income ... ... . „ ,,, ' £ 2722 19 11 Signed , J . CREATON , Grand Treasurer , Vice Patron , Chairman . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C . 20 th May , 1880 .

On the motion of Bro . RAYNHAM W . STEWART , seconded by Bro . BURCH , the balance sheet was ordered to be received and entered on the minutes ;" and on the motion of ^ Bro . R AYNHAM STEWART , seconded by Bro . PERRYMAN , the report of the Committee of Management was ordered to be similarly dealt with .

Bros . Quittman , Bulmer , and Hale , the members of the Committee retiring by rotation , were re-elected , on the motion of Bro . RAYNHAM W . STEWART , seconded by Bro . W . CLARKE . On the motion of Bro . STEWART , seconded by Bro . CLARKE , Bros . H . G . Warren , A . H . Tattershall , and R . B . Webster were re-elected auditors .

Bros . Bowyer , Clarke , Davies , and Stean were named to receive proxies at the election . A list of twenty-five scrutineers was agreed to for the purpose of examining the votes at the election . The CHAIRMAN announced that in consequence of deaths since the proxies were issued and ten annuitants having been resolved to be placed on the fund , there would be twenty-five men and fifteen widows elected , instead of thirteen men and seven widows . The brethren then proceeded to elect twenty-five aged brethren and fifteen widows .