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Prov. Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
Vice-Presidents , Treasurer , Honorary Secretary , Life Governors , and annual subscribers . A donation of fifty pounds by one payment , or in sums of not less than five pounds each , constitutes the tlonor a Patron , cntitleel to fifty votes at all elections of children . A donation of twenty pounds by one payment , or in sums of not less than five pounds each , constitutes the donor a Vice-President , entitled to twenty
votes at all elections of children . A donation of five pounds constitutes the thc donor a Life Governor , entitled Lo five votes at all elections of children . An annual subscription of five shillings entitles the subscriber to one vote at all elections of children . The business transacted at the meeting was the appointment oE Bro . Wm . Birch , P . Prov . G . Warden , as a Trustee
in addition to the H . W . Prov . G . Master and the XV . Dep . Prov . G . Master ; the appointment of Bro . Jas . A . Birch , P . Prov . G . Warden , as Treasurer ; and of Bro . Chas . Heywood , P . Prov . G . Reg ., as Honorary Secretary . The following fifteen subscribers were also appointed members of the General Committee , viz . : —Bros . J . L . Hine , George Mellor , R . H . Hutchinson , C . IT . Coatcs , lohn Tunnah
John Barker , G . P . Brockbank , Isaac XV . Petty , J . L Barrett , Hy . Maiden , C . M . Jones , Edwin Hardon , T . . 1 Hooper , Thos . Blackburne , and Benj . Smith . A vote of thanks was accorded to the Committee ( ap pointed by Prov . Grane ! Lodge ) for their services in preparing the bye-laws and in organizing the institution .
A subscription list was opened in thc meeting for the purposes of the institution , the R . W . Prov . G . Master ( Col . Starkie ) heading the list with a donation of £ 100 , and the total amount promised at the meeting exceeded £ 1000 , thus evincing the zeal and energy with which the cause of the institution is being supported by the province .
Centenary Of The Lodge Of Prudent Brethren, No. 145.
CENTENARY OF THE LODGE OF PRUDENT BRETHREN , No . 145 .
The centenary of this lodge was celebrated on Tuesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . So great an event as the attainment of thc age of 100 years was m . t likely lo be allowed lo pass by without some especial notice , partieularly by brethren so enthusiastic in the cause of
Masonry as the * Lodge of Prudent Brethren . Consequently they combined to make the event memorable in Iheannals of the Craft , and they gathered together , members and visitors , to the number of about 200 . The original intention was to have many more , and for that purpose they endeavoured to secure thelarge hall of Freemasons' Tavern . But thc Robert Bums festival always occupies that mom
on the 25 th January , and the Ciown-room only was at the service of the lodge . As this will only accommodate a couple of hundred persons , the arrangements had to be restricted to that number ; but even with them there was no fear of the event being otherwise lUrtti successful . The arrangements had occupied several brethren's time and attenti Jii for a considerable period previously ; but these
brethren were well rewarded by the result . Lodge was opened in the Zetland-room , which presented its ordinary app-arance , there having been no ateenipt at any kind cf decoration . At half-past five lodge was opened by Bro . Geo . Purkess , W . M ., assisted by Bro . M . 11 . Tliicll . iy , S . W . ; Bro . Mould , J . W . ; the othe-r officers , Colonel Burdett , Bro . Joshua
Nunn , Bro . Cottebrune , and others . Bro . Thomas Bull , P . M ., acted as D . C . Shortly after the opening e > f the lodge Bro . John Boyd presented to the W . M . the centenary warrant for the lodge , issued by Grand Lodge , and authorising the brethren so long as they were members of the lodge to wear a centenary jewel . After this Bro . John Boyd was deputed by
the W . M . to take the chair and instal the incoming Master . Bro . Boyd then took the chair , and Bro . Bull presented to him Bro . E . IT . Thiellay , Senior Warden , for installation , when Bro . Boyd installed him in dueform . Tlic following brethren were invested as oflicers : —Bros Moult , S . W . ; Haslett , J . . ; John Boyd , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . S .
States , P . M ., Secretary ; Manby , Assistant Secretary ; Hughes , S . D . ; Leggett , J . D . ; Lewis , I . G . ; Lyster , D . C . ; Wilkinson , A . D . C . ; Torrie , W . S . ; and Grant , Tyler . After thc delivery of the addresses the lodge was called off , and the brethren adjourned to the tavern , where the Crownroom was beautifully and tastefully prepared for their recepti in . There was a nice show of flowers on the tables ,
and two of Rimmel ' s perpetual fountains . Every brother had had his place assigned to him previously , and as it was shown on a diagram before lie entered the room he had no difficulty in finding bis place , and thus all confusion was avoided . The brethren present were : —B . Swallow , W . M . City West ; Pendlebury , P . M . ; Pliythiaii , P . M . ; Welshman , P . M ; Swanborough . P . M . ; C . A . Long , P . M .
25 ; J . Cox , W . M . Grosvenor ; Smith ; Venn , P . M . Gilion ; J Lewis Thomas , P . M . St . Thomas ' s ; Thomas Lane . P . M . ( of Eastbourne ); Charles Martin , W . M . Globe ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Secretary Girls' Institution ; Charles Duke , P . M . 40 ( of Hastings ) ; Dr . Trollopc , P . M . 40 ( of St . Leonards ) ; the Rev . Dr . Thompson , Chaplain Girls' Institution : Herbert Dickets , P . G . S ., P . M . 2 % , fcc . ; Frederick
Binckes , P . M ., G . S . L ., Secretary Boys' Institution ; Henry Norman , P . M ., G . S . L . ; Dr . Crouchcr , S . W . 40 ( St . Leonards ) ; IT . Buss , P . M . ; Colonel Peters , Bank of England Lodge , P . M . Thames Valley Ledge ; J . Jermyn Boyd , 23 ; T . W . C . Lenty , 23 ; Mills , Grosvenor ; Amor ; Douglas , 23 ; Kirkby , Matthews , Belfrage , F . Godfrey , Grosvenor ; Moody , P . M . Great Noithern and Great City ; Rev . M . Holden , City of Westminster ; IT . Reed , P . M . ; IT . M . Levy ,
P . M . Joppa ; IT . Massey , P . M . ( "Freemason" ); David Jacobs , P . M . Egyptian ; J . Terry . P . M ., Provincial Grand Standard Bearer Herts ; | . T . Moss , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; P . Naylor , C . States , Distin , Carter , P . M . ; John Constable , P . M . 18 . - ;; C . Hammerton , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M . Lion and Lamb , 102 ; Captain Phillips , 33 ; Major Shadwell Cieike , 33 ; Charles Cottebrune , P . G . P , ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G , P . ; Joshua Nunn ,
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P . G . S . B . ; Colonel Creaton , P . G . D . ; John Hervey . P . G . D ., Grand Secretary j Colonel Francis Burdett , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; Charles Ashenden ( M . R . B . S ., Hastings ) . Letters of apology for absence were received from Lord Carnarvon , Lord Shrewsbury , the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bros . / E . J . Mclntyre * , Q . C ., W . Digby Seymour , Q . C ., and
John Monckton , P . G . D . ( Town Clerk ) . All these letters expressed the regret of the writers , and wished every success to the lodge . At the conclusion of the banquet the toasts were proposed , and a selection of music was given in the intervals by Bros . Geo . Carter and Theo . Distin , Madam Osborne Williams , and Miss Matilda Scott . After the health ofthe
Queen and the Grand Master had been given , that of " Pro Grand Master , tic , " was proposed , and Col . Burdett replied in a speech in which he revived the recollection of the brethren as to the Earl of Carnarvon ' s administrative powers , and the skill with which lie managed thc concerns of the Craft . As long as lis was in the position which he now held Freemasonry would continue to
flourish throughout the country . A similar compliment he paid to Lord Skelmersdale . Bro . Hyde Pullen proposed "Prosperity to the Lodge , " a toast which he said he felt almost unec'ual to give properly . He therefore claimed the brethren ' s special indulgence * . The brethren were aware that tliis was the celebration of the 100 th anniversary of its existence . Thc
lodge had travelled tor 100 years , and each year during its passage had been marked by some one kindly event doubtless in the workingof the lodge . The lodge was one of the old Athole Lodges , and so worked until the Union in 1813 , when it became the Prudent Brethren Lodge . The brethren worked it and carried it on thoroughly and well . He believed flic first meetings were in the West End , but
the lodge was afterwards removed to thc East , to Bethnai Green . It was afterwards taken to Belgrave Square , when Belgrave Square was not what it is now . It was now held at Freemasons' Hall , and it bad much changed during its existence . But there was this to be said , that whatever changes it had undergone thc brethren hail worked their way steadily , modestly , firmly . At one time they were
veiy , very much reduced in numbers , but still they went on holding their meeting's ; there was no break or cessation . Therefore it was that they were now celebrating their centenary . It was mysterious to contemplate these many years . He could fancy the brethren showing many acts of kindness during that , time , stretching out a helping hand to many a brother , and assistimr him to overcome
his difficulties . I le could conceive the brethren never halting to render assistance , that the heart had been opened over and over again to receive the kind expressions , or the sympathetic feelings , which wereexhibited when a brother had poured forth his distresses . In that time the kind hand must have been extended many and many a time , and much good must have been done . These were the qualities
that he was sure had actuated members of that lodge years and years ago . But still there was no tale about it . Everything bad been done modestly . The whole of the work had been to convey- the lodge onwards , and the brethren had succeeded in doing so . lie could well conceive many brethren having housed the wretched , visited the sick , administered comfoit , relieved pain . and done all in their power
to do to assuage suffering ; and when a poor brother ' s spirit had been passing away into the valley of the shadow of death , bad sat by his bedside and cheered his way , and afterwards assisted his widow . Many a time and oft must this have been the casein such an old lodge . Unless such had been the case the lodge could not have arrived at its present age , en" to the position to which it had
attained . It was by such acts , as these the brethren had been held together . Such acts had united them as a lodge . They had banded themselves together for the performance of such deeds . There was one little record in thc minutes he would refer to . There was a resolution passed in the old days of the lodge that every visitor should pay a fee of as . towards the general
expenses . To him it had a most significant meaning . It told him most distinctly and absolutely that these brethren of the l ' -dge were given to feelings of hospitality . They were always pleased to see visitors , and yet that the visitors were ready to help their cause . I le trusted that the lodge might long go on and prosper , and that it might celebrate many more such events as the one it celebrated that day .
Col . Burdet : proposed " The Health of thc W . M . " He said he had known Bro . Thiellay from the commencement of his Masonic career . He had been through every office of the lodge , whicli he believed very few brethren could say of the lodge in which they had been initiated . He had always found him a most zealous and earnest Mason , doing his work thoroughly . He was confident that he
would conti .-ue 111 that course , and he would not be surprised when Bro . Thiellay left the chair that all the brethren would be satisfied with the efficiency which he had displayed . The W . M . responded . He had been much impressed with the honour that had been conferred upon him by placing him in the dignified position of W . M . It was thc
crowning point of his Masonic aspirations to be the Master of his mother lodge . The Prudent Brethren Lodge was exemplary for its concord , and unsurpassed for its good fellowship and general harmony . He was deeply grateful for the confidence thus reposed in him , and he would give his best attention to the functions of his office . He might have some shortcomings , being of foreign origin , but the brethren would extend to him some consideration , and
at Die end of bis term he hoped to resign bis trust into the bands of his successor as pure and unsullied as he had that day received it from the I . P . M . He bad now to perform a very pleasing duty . Although he felt his inability to do proper justice to his throne , he would give way to nobody in the esteem he had for Bro . Boyd . He could not attempt to relate the many good services rendered by that brother to thc Craft ; but he could say that Bro . Boyd had been a
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most active member of the lodge for upwards of a quarter of a century , holding office as W . M for two successive years , and discharging the duties of Treasurer also for many years . The lodge was honoured by being associated ' with such a distinguished member of the Craft , who was also a Past Grand Officer . ( Cheers . ) In thc name of cverv member of the lodge , he begged to present
him with a silver service , as the oldest member of the lodge , as a token of their fervent esteem ; and also a gold centenary jewel . ( Cheers . ) He mig ht add that the ceremony of installation had been given by Bro . Boyd to the general satisfaction of the brethren , and that the arrangements for the festival , which had largely devolved upon Bro . Boyd , were also entirely satisfactory . He trusted Bro .
Boyd would long live to enjoy these tokens of the brethren ' s esteem , ami to remember that eventful day . He then read the inscription on the silver salver which formed parf of the service , the aggregate weight of which was nearly 200 ozs .: " Presented to Bro . John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , Past Master , Past Z ., by the members of the Lodsre of Prudent Brethren , as a token of their
sincere regard , and as a mark of their great appreciation of the many services rendered by him to the lodge of which he is the Father , January 25 th , 1876 . " The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Boyd , who was much affected , in replying said he might as well at once acknowledge that the brethren had placed him in considerable difficulty . He had had the honour of replying a good many times in various
capacities , sometimes as a Grand Officer , sometimes as P . M ., sometimes as Treasurer , sometimes as a Steward for the Charities . To-night he was placed in a different position , and it was very difficult for him to express fully his feelings in being presented with such a handsome [ silver service , and the centenary jewel . In the fulness of his heart he thanked them . He could only say , thank you . Vie hoped that it would have an effect both on thc members and visitors , by
proving to them that it was impossible for a lodge to deserve the name of Prudent Brethren , which this lodge most certainly did , unless they could keep a secret . Now this testimonial he found had been in agitation about a twelvemonth ; but so strictly was it kept private , that it was only recently that any one of the brethren hadopencdjtheir lips to him about jl . He looked upon it as a gift doubly and
trebly enhanced by that secrecy , dy this it had a greater charm for him . The whole proceedings of theevening had been exceedingly pleasing to him . * Bro . Boyd then proposed " The Visitors , " to which toast Bros . John Hervey , G . S ., and Col . Creaton , P . G . D ., responded ; both however , very briefly , on account of the lateness of the hour .
Bro . Thomas Bull , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and referred to the support which the lodge had always extended to those institutions , and which he Imped and believed it would extend in the future . Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , responded , and made special allusion to the fact of more than £ 30 , 000 having been collected during last year to the three charities .
Hcalsocalledattention to thecircumstancc of the greatlyincreising number of candidates for relief , which he could not but feel would in future become larger instead of smaller . I le advised every member of the Cratt to give a small donation , which would then enable the managers of the institutions to relieve all candidates . 8000 additional Masons were made every year . He knew thc charities had
the sympathies of the brethren and their most cordial cooperation in this lodge . Bro . Purkess , I . P . M ., was Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and he exhorted the brethren to give him hearty support and send him up with a good list . The W . M . then proposed " Bro . Purkess' I Iealth , " and
presented him with a Past Master's and centenary jewel . Bro . Purkess , in reply , after thanking the brethren for the gift , also reminded the brethren of his Stewardship , and appealed to the brethren to suppoit it . The remaining toasts were afterwards given . Lodge was resumed and closed , and the brethren separated , after having spent a most delightful evening .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
Thc General Committee of this Institution met em Thursday at Freemasons' Hall . Col . Creaton , V . P ., presided . There were also present Bros . Benj . Head , Thomas W . White , Raynham XV . Stewart , IT . A . Dubois , Thomas Massa , John Boyd , Henry Browse , A . IT . Tattcrshall , S . Rawson , Magnus Ohren , \ V . Stephens , Robt . B . Webster ,
Collard Moutrie , Dr . Ramsay , Iiyele Pullen , IT . Massey 1 " Freemason" ) , W . Roebuck , A . IT . Diaper , Dudley Rolls , W . IT . Ilemsworth , Major Finney , Robt . Kenyon , T . F . Peacock , and R . W . Little , Sec . After the reading and confirmation of the minutccs , the Chairman said he was very glad that the Audit Com . mittcc had recommended to the General Committee that
the salary of the Secretary ( , Bro . Little ) should be raised £$ 0 a year . The duties of the office had very much increased , and they had been discharged , as the brethren all knew , with zeal and fidelity . He therefore , gave notice that he would move at the next Quarterly Court . " That in consideration of the increased work in the office , and the large augmentation of the receipts of the institution ,
the salary of the Secretary be raised £ 50 per annum , commencing from 1 st January , 1876 . " He further stated that on account of the above increase in the duties of the office , he gave notice that he would move that the salary of Bro . Hedge ' s , Bro . Little ' s clerk , be raised £ 2 oay ' ear . Both these announcements were received with cheers .
One petition was then received , one child was withdrawn from the list of candidates , and Bro . Matier ' s motion , similar to that given at the Boy's School , was read , prior to its being considered at the Special Joint Court of the two Institutions . The committee then adjouened .
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of East Lancashire.
Vice-Presidents , Treasurer , Honorary Secretary , Life Governors , and annual subscribers . A donation of fifty pounds by one payment , or in sums of not less than five pounds each , constitutes the tlonor a Patron , cntitleel to fifty votes at all elections of children . A donation of twenty pounds by one payment , or in sums of not less than five pounds each , constitutes the donor a Vice-President , entitled to twenty
votes at all elections of children . A donation of five pounds constitutes the thc donor a Life Governor , entitled Lo five votes at all elections of children . An annual subscription of five shillings entitles the subscriber to one vote at all elections of children . The business transacted at the meeting was the appointment oE Bro . Wm . Birch , P . Prov . G . Warden , as a Trustee
in addition to the H . W . Prov . G . Master and the XV . Dep . Prov . G . Master ; the appointment of Bro . Jas . A . Birch , P . Prov . G . Warden , as Treasurer ; and of Bro . Chas . Heywood , P . Prov . G . Reg ., as Honorary Secretary . The following fifteen subscribers were also appointed members of the General Committee , viz . : —Bros . J . L . Hine , George Mellor , R . H . Hutchinson , C . IT . Coatcs , lohn Tunnah
John Barker , G . P . Brockbank , Isaac XV . Petty , J . L Barrett , Hy . Maiden , C . M . Jones , Edwin Hardon , T . . 1 Hooper , Thos . Blackburne , and Benj . Smith . A vote of thanks was accorded to the Committee ( ap pointed by Prov . Grane ! Lodge ) for their services in preparing the bye-laws and in organizing the institution .
A subscription list was opened in thc meeting for the purposes of the institution , the R . W . Prov . G . Master ( Col . Starkie ) heading the list with a donation of £ 100 , and the total amount promised at the meeting exceeded £ 1000 , thus evincing the zeal and energy with which the cause of the institution is being supported by the province .
Centenary Of The Lodge Of Prudent Brethren, No. 145.
CENTENARY OF THE LODGE OF PRUDENT BRETHREN , No . 145 .
The centenary of this lodge was celebrated on Tuesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . So great an event as the attainment of thc age of 100 years was m . t likely lo be allowed lo pass by without some especial notice , partieularly by brethren so enthusiastic in the cause of
Masonry as the * Lodge of Prudent Brethren . Consequently they combined to make the event memorable in Iheannals of the Craft , and they gathered together , members and visitors , to the number of about 200 . The original intention was to have many more , and for that purpose they endeavoured to secure thelarge hall of Freemasons' Tavern . But thc Robert Bums festival always occupies that mom
on the 25 th January , and the Ciown-room only was at the service of the lodge . As this will only accommodate a couple of hundred persons , the arrangements had to be restricted to that number ; but even with them there was no fear of the event being otherwise lUrtti successful . The arrangements had occupied several brethren's time and attenti Jii for a considerable period previously ; but these
brethren were well rewarded by the result . Lodge was opened in the Zetland-room , which presented its ordinary app-arance , there having been no ateenipt at any kind cf decoration . At half-past five lodge was opened by Bro . Geo . Purkess , W . M ., assisted by Bro . M . 11 . Tliicll . iy , S . W . ; Bro . Mould , J . W . ; the othe-r officers , Colonel Burdett , Bro . Joshua
Nunn , Bro . Cottebrune , and others . Bro . Thomas Bull , P . M ., acted as D . C . Shortly after the opening e > f the lodge Bro . John Boyd presented to the W . M . the centenary warrant for the lodge , issued by Grand Lodge , and authorising the brethren so long as they were members of the lodge to wear a centenary jewel . After this Bro . John Boyd was deputed by
the W . M . to take the chair and instal the incoming Master . Bro . Boyd then took the chair , and Bro . Bull presented to him Bro . E . IT . Thiellay , Senior Warden , for installation , when Bro . Boyd installed him in dueform . Tlic following brethren were invested as oflicers : —Bros Moult , S . W . ; Haslett , J . . ; John Boyd , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . S .
States , P . M ., Secretary ; Manby , Assistant Secretary ; Hughes , S . D . ; Leggett , J . D . ; Lewis , I . G . ; Lyster , D . C . ; Wilkinson , A . D . C . ; Torrie , W . S . ; and Grant , Tyler . After thc delivery of the addresses the lodge was called off , and the brethren adjourned to the tavern , where the Crownroom was beautifully and tastefully prepared for their recepti in . There was a nice show of flowers on the tables ,
and two of Rimmel ' s perpetual fountains . Every brother had had his place assigned to him previously , and as it was shown on a diagram before lie entered the room he had no difficulty in finding bis place , and thus all confusion was avoided . The brethren present were : —B . Swallow , W . M . City West ; Pendlebury , P . M . ; Pliythiaii , P . M . ; Welshman , P . M ; Swanborough . P . M . ; C . A . Long , P . M .
25 ; J . Cox , W . M . Grosvenor ; Smith ; Venn , P . M . Gilion ; J Lewis Thomas , P . M . St . Thomas ' s ; Thomas Lane . P . M . ( of Eastbourne ); Charles Martin , W . M . Globe ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Secretary Girls' Institution ; Charles Duke , P . M . 40 ( of Hastings ) ; Dr . Trollopc , P . M . 40 ( of St . Leonards ) ; the Rev . Dr . Thompson , Chaplain Girls' Institution : Herbert Dickets , P . G . S ., P . M . 2 % , fcc . ; Frederick
Binckes , P . M ., G . S . L ., Secretary Boys' Institution ; Henry Norman , P . M ., G . S . L . ; Dr . Crouchcr , S . W . 40 ( St . Leonards ) ; IT . Buss , P . M . ; Colonel Peters , Bank of England Lodge , P . M . Thames Valley Ledge ; J . Jermyn Boyd , 23 ; T . W . C . Lenty , 23 ; Mills , Grosvenor ; Amor ; Douglas , 23 ; Kirkby , Matthews , Belfrage , F . Godfrey , Grosvenor ; Moody , P . M . Great Noithern and Great City ; Rev . M . Holden , City of Westminster ; IT . Reed , P . M . ; IT . M . Levy ,
P . M . Joppa ; IT . Massey , P . M . ( "Freemason" ); David Jacobs , P . M . Egyptian ; J . Terry . P . M ., Provincial Grand Standard Bearer Herts ; | . T . Moss , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; P . Naylor , C . States , Distin , Carter , P . M . ; John Constable , P . M . 18 . - ;; C . Hammerton , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M . Lion and Lamb , 102 ; Captain Phillips , 33 ; Major Shadwell Cieike , 33 ; Charles Cottebrune , P . G . P , ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G , P . ; Joshua Nunn ,
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P . G . S . B . ; Colonel Creaton , P . G . D . ; John Hervey . P . G . D ., Grand Secretary j Colonel Francis Burdett , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; Charles Ashenden ( M . R . B . S ., Hastings ) . Letters of apology for absence were received from Lord Carnarvon , Lord Shrewsbury , the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bros . / E . J . Mclntyre * , Q . C ., W . Digby Seymour , Q . C ., and
John Monckton , P . G . D . ( Town Clerk ) . All these letters expressed the regret of the writers , and wished every success to the lodge . At the conclusion of the banquet the toasts were proposed , and a selection of music was given in the intervals by Bros . Geo . Carter and Theo . Distin , Madam Osborne Williams , and Miss Matilda Scott . After the health ofthe
Queen and the Grand Master had been given , that of " Pro Grand Master , tic , " was proposed , and Col . Burdett replied in a speech in which he revived the recollection of the brethren as to the Earl of Carnarvon ' s administrative powers , and the skill with which lie managed thc concerns of the Craft . As long as lis was in the position which he now held Freemasonry would continue to
flourish throughout the country . A similar compliment he paid to Lord Skelmersdale . Bro . Hyde Pullen proposed "Prosperity to the Lodge , " a toast which he said he felt almost unec'ual to give properly . He therefore claimed the brethren ' s special indulgence * . The brethren were aware that tliis was the celebration of the 100 th anniversary of its existence . Thc
lodge had travelled tor 100 years , and each year during its passage had been marked by some one kindly event doubtless in the workingof the lodge . The lodge was one of the old Athole Lodges , and so worked until the Union in 1813 , when it became the Prudent Brethren Lodge . The brethren worked it and carried it on thoroughly and well . He believed flic first meetings were in the West End , but
the lodge was afterwards removed to thc East , to Bethnai Green . It was afterwards taken to Belgrave Square , when Belgrave Square was not what it is now . It was now held at Freemasons' Hall , and it bad much changed during its existence . But there was this to be said , that whatever changes it had undergone thc brethren hail worked their way steadily , modestly , firmly . At one time they were
veiy , very much reduced in numbers , but still they went on holding their meeting's ; there was no break or cessation . Therefore it was that they were now celebrating their centenary . It was mysterious to contemplate these many years . He could fancy the brethren showing many acts of kindness during that , time , stretching out a helping hand to many a brother , and assistimr him to overcome
his difficulties . I le could conceive the brethren never halting to render assistance , that the heart had been opened over and over again to receive the kind expressions , or the sympathetic feelings , which wereexhibited when a brother had poured forth his distresses . In that time the kind hand must have been extended many and many a time , and much good must have been done . These were the qualities
that he was sure had actuated members of that lodge years and years ago . But still there was no tale about it . Everything bad been done modestly . The whole of the work had been to convey- the lodge onwards , and the brethren had succeeded in doing so . lie could well conceive many brethren having housed the wretched , visited the sick , administered comfoit , relieved pain . and done all in their power
to do to assuage suffering ; and when a poor brother ' s spirit had been passing away into the valley of the shadow of death , bad sat by his bedside and cheered his way , and afterwards assisted his widow . Many a time and oft must this have been the casein such an old lodge . Unless such had been the case the lodge could not have arrived at its present age , en" to the position to which it had
attained . It was by such acts , as these the brethren had been held together . Such acts had united them as a lodge . They had banded themselves together for the performance of such deeds . There was one little record in thc minutes he would refer to . There was a resolution passed in the old days of the lodge that every visitor should pay a fee of as . towards the general
expenses . To him it had a most significant meaning . It told him most distinctly and absolutely that these brethren of the l ' -dge were given to feelings of hospitality . They were always pleased to see visitors , and yet that the visitors were ready to help their cause . I le trusted that the lodge might long go on and prosper , and that it might celebrate many more such events as the one it celebrated that day .
Col . Burdet : proposed " The Health of thc W . M . " He said he had known Bro . Thiellay from the commencement of his Masonic career . He had been through every office of the lodge , whicli he believed very few brethren could say of the lodge in which they had been initiated . He had always found him a most zealous and earnest Mason , doing his work thoroughly . He was confident that he
would conti .-ue 111 that course , and he would not be surprised when Bro . Thiellay left the chair that all the brethren would be satisfied with the efficiency which he had displayed . The W . M . responded . He had been much impressed with the honour that had been conferred upon him by placing him in the dignified position of W . M . It was thc
crowning point of his Masonic aspirations to be the Master of his mother lodge . The Prudent Brethren Lodge was exemplary for its concord , and unsurpassed for its good fellowship and general harmony . He was deeply grateful for the confidence thus reposed in him , and he would give his best attention to the functions of his office . He might have some shortcomings , being of foreign origin , but the brethren would extend to him some consideration , and
at Die end of bis term he hoped to resign bis trust into the bands of his successor as pure and unsullied as he had that day received it from the I . P . M . He bad now to perform a very pleasing duty . Although he felt his inability to do proper justice to his throne , he would give way to nobody in the esteem he had for Bro . Boyd . He could not attempt to relate the many good services rendered by that brother to thc Craft ; but he could say that Bro . Boyd had been a
Centenary Of The Lodge Of Prudent Brethren, No. 145.
most active member of the lodge for upwards of a quarter of a century , holding office as W . M for two successive years , and discharging the duties of Treasurer also for many years . The lodge was honoured by being associated ' with such a distinguished member of the Craft , who was also a Past Grand Officer . ( Cheers . ) In thc name of cverv member of the lodge , he begged to present
him with a silver service , as the oldest member of the lodge , as a token of their fervent esteem ; and also a gold centenary jewel . ( Cheers . ) He mig ht add that the ceremony of installation had been given by Bro . Boyd to the general satisfaction of the brethren , and that the arrangements for the festival , which had largely devolved upon Bro . Boyd , were also entirely satisfactory . He trusted Bro .
Boyd would long live to enjoy these tokens of the brethren ' s esteem , ami to remember that eventful day . He then read the inscription on the silver salver which formed parf of the service , the aggregate weight of which was nearly 200 ozs .: " Presented to Bro . John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , Past Master , Past Z ., by the members of the Lodsre of Prudent Brethren , as a token of their
sincere regard , and as a mark of their great appreciation of the many services rendered by him to the lodge of which he is the Father , January 25 th , 1876 . " The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Boyd , who was much affected , in replying said he might as well at once acknowledge that the brethren had placed him in considerable difficulty . He had had the honour of replying a good many times in various
capacities , sometimes as a Grand Officer , sometimes as P . M ., sometimes as Treasurer , sometimes as a Steward for the Charities . To-night he was placed in a different position , and it was very difficult for him to express fully his feelings in being presented with such a handsome [ silver service , and the centenary jewel . In the fulness of his heart he thanked them . He could only say , thank you . Vie hoped that it would have an effect both on thc members and visitors , by
proving to them that it was impossible for a lodge to deserve the name of Prudent Brethren , which this lodge most certainly did , unless they could keep a secret . Now this testimonial he found had been in agitation about a twelvemonth ; but so strictly was it kept private , that it was only recently that any one of the brethren hadopencdjtheir lips to him about jl . He looked upon it as a gift doubly and
trebly enhanced by that secrecy , dy this it had a greater charm for him . The whole proceedings of theevening had been exceedingly pleasing to him . * Bro . Boyd then proposed " The Visitors , " to which toast Bros . John Hervey , G . S ., and Col . Creaton , P . G . D ., responded ; both however , very briefly , on account of the lateness of the hour .
Bro . Thomas Bull , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and referred to the support which the lodge had always extended to those institutions , and which he Imped and believed it would extend in the future . Bro . James Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , responded , and made special allusion to the fact of more than £ 30 , 000 having been collected during last year to the three charities .
Hcalsocalledattention to thecircumstancc of the greatlyincreising number of candidates for relief , which he could not but feel would in future become larger instead of smaller . I le advised every member of the Cratt to give a small donation , which would then enable the managers of the institutions to relieve all candidates . 8000 additional Masons were made every year . He knew thc charities had
the sympathies of the brethren and their most cordial cooperation in this lodge . Bro . Purkess , I . P . M ., was Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and he exhorted the brethren to give him hearty support and send him up with a good list . The W . M . then proposed " Bro . Purkess' I Iealth , " and
presented him with a Past Master's and centenary jewel . Bro . Purkess , in reply , after thanking the brethren for the gift , also reminded the brethren of his Stewardship , and appealed to the brethren to suppoit it . The remaining toasts were afterwards given . Lodge was resumed and closed , and the brethren separated , after having spent a most delightful evening .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
Thc General Committee of this Institution met em Thursday at Freemasons' Hall . Col . Creaton , V . P ., presided . There were also present Bros . Benj . Head , Thomas W . White , Raynham XV . Stewart , IT . A . Dubois , Thomas Massa , John Boyd , Henry Browse , A . IT . Tattcrshall , S . Rawson , Magnus Ohren , \ V . Stephens , Robt . B . Webster ,
Collard Moutrie , Dr . Ramsay , Iiyele Pullen , IT . Massey 1 " Freemason" ) , W . Roebuck , A . IT . Diaper , Dudley Rolls , W . IT . Ilemsworth , Major Finney , Robt . Kenyon , T . F . Peacock , and R . W . Little , Sec . After the reading and confirmation of the minutccs , the Chairman said he was very glad that the Audit Com . mittcc had recommended to the General Committee that
the salary of the Secretary ( , Bro . Little ) should be raised £$ 0 a year . The duties of the office had very much increased , and they had been discharged , as the brethren all knew , with zeal and fidelity . He therefore , gave notice that he would move at the next Quarterly Court . " That in consideration of the increased work in the office , and the large augmentation of the receipts of the institution ,
the salary of the Secretary be raised £ 50 per annum , commencing from 1 st January , 1876 . " He further stated that on account of the above increase in the duties of the office , he gave notice that he would move that the salary of Bro . Hedge ' s , Bro . Little ' s clerk , be raised £ 2 oay ' ear . Both these announcements were received with cheers .
One petition was then received , one child was withdrawn from the list of candidates , and Bro . Matier ' s motion , similar to that given at the Boy's School , was read , prior to its being considered at the Special Joint Court of the two Institutions . The committee then adjouened .