Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Isaac Newton University Lodge , No. 859.

The following are the officers of the lodge : Bros . H . T . Trevor-Jones , P . P . G . D . C , Trinity Hall , W . M . j B . Anningson , P . P . G . R ., Caius , I . P . M . j Rev . J . H . Gray , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Queens ' , Chaplain j C . Geldard , P . G . J . D ., Trinity , S . W . j Rev . W . Cunningham , P . G . Chao , Trinity , J . W . ; G . B . Courtney , Asst . P . G . D . C , Pembroke , S . D . ; P . P . Alexander , P . G . S ., Trinity Hall , J . D . ; H . S . Sanford , Jesus , I . G . ; W . G . Bell , Trinity

Hall , D . C ; C . J . Bristowe , Trinity Hall , and H . Bostock , Trinity , Stewards . The lodge was opened , and Bros . Clarkson , Faulkner , Gillott , Sumers , and Joicey were raised to the Sublime Degree , the ceremony being impressively performed by the W . M ., most ably assisted by his officers . Subsequently a banquet was held . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave the usual

loyal toast , which was followed by the National Anthem , led and accompanied by Bro . Garrett , P . P . G . O . The VV . M . then proposed "The Grand Lodge of England , " which was responded to by Bro . BROWNRIGG , P . M ., Past Grand Chaplain . "The Provincial Grand Lodge" followed , responded to by Bro . ANNINGSON , I . P . M ., P . P . G . R . Bro . HAMON I . E STRANGE , Apollo Lodge , then rose to

propose " The Isaac Newton University Lodge , No . S 59 , " and , in an able speech , complimented the VV . M . and his officers upon the way the work had been done that evening , and dwelt upon the interesting nature of the occasion , and upon the position in Masonry held by such a lodge . The toast was responded to by ths W . M ., who said that it was a disappointment to the Iodfe that they were not able to entertain their brethren in a Masonic Hall of their

own . But that they trusted that on the site which had been already secured , a suitable building might , without further delay , be erected for the meetings of a lodge , which in the first quarter-century of its existence had initiated 700 brethren , of whom many had risen to high positions in the Craft . He hoped that the £ 500 in hand towards the building fund would be speedily increased to

such a sum as would justify the commencement of the building . The remaining toasts , interspersed with songs , having been duly honoured , the brethren separated . During the evening over £ 140 was collected or promised for the Lodge Building Fund . The banquet was supplied by Bro . Moyse , Red Lion Hotel .

Annual Dinner Of The Newsvendors' Institution.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEWSVENDORS' INSTITUTION .

The annual dinner in aid of this Institution was held on Tuesday at the Cannon-street Hotel , and Bro . H . B . Marshall , C . C , who presided , was supported by Bros . Edgar Bowyer , John Lobb , VV . T . Riekwood , Mallett , Tupper , Alderman De Keyser , Alderman Savory , George

Kenning , F . Davison , J . While , and a large number of ladies and gentlemen . The Institution has a two-fold object , namely , giving relief in necessitous cases , and granting pensions to those who have contributed to its funds before they become incapacitated by old age . Probably it has never occurred to the buyer of a paper in the streets to consider upon what a small profit the vendor

contrives to subsist . So small is this , however , that an Institution of the kind in question becomes an absolute necessity to the poor vendor who is stricken by sickness or otherwise incapacitated . The claim which he has upon public support is well established . Charles Dickens , who presided at several former Festivals , said upon one occasion that the newsvendor is to the sources of information

what supply pipes are to the water power . With characteristic humour he also referred to the vendor as an unpicturesque edition of Mercury or Fame belonging to this earth , nf which he had " plenty on his boot ? , poor fellow . " The CHAIRMAN , in proposing the toast of the evening , made a practical appeal on behalf of the Institution . Referring to the hardship's which members of the Iraternity

undergo in this eccentric climate , and to the smallness of their profits , he commended the efforts they made to excel the regularity of a postal delivery in order to distribute broadcast the news of the world . During the past six years no fewer than 17 flourishing tradesmen had through adversity become pensioners of the Institution . In conclusion , he appealed for support on the ground that the provident

habits of their needy brethren should be encouraged by the wealthy newsvendors , reminding them that it was more blessed to give than to receive . For his part , he had invested a sum of money , the interest of which would secure the maintenance of two female pensioners and one male pensioner upon the funds of the Institution . ( Cheers . )

1 he subscriptions announced amounted to over £ 2000 . Vocal music was contributed , under the direction of Mr W . Coates , by Miss Jessie Giiffin , Miss Helen Heath , Mr H . Humm , and Mr . K . Hilton . The dinner was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . H . P . Kilby .

Bro. Jas. Terry, P.P.G.J.W. Norths And Hunts, At The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction.

BRO . JAS . TERRY , P . P . G . J . W . NORTHS AND HUNTS , AT THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

At the usual weekly meeting held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 13 th inst ., the ceremonies of consecration and installation were worked by VV . Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Northsand Hunts . P . M . 22 S . 127 S , 1366 .

assisted by Bros . G . Coleman , P . M . 1614 , S . W . ; John Jacobs , P . M . 1614 . J . VV . ; A . Clark , P . M . 1 S 97 , D . C ; F . T . C . Keeole , P . M ., Sec 1426 , I . G . j G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 , acting as Sec . j J . Lane , 1 G 14 , Org . There were also present a very large number of the other members and visitors . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremonies of consecration and installation were - worked by W . Bro . J AMHS TERRY , P . P . G . J . W . Norths and Hunts , in his usual impressive manner . Bro . George Coleman , P . M . of the mother lodge , being installed into the chair of

K . S ., lodge resumed to the Second and First Degrees . The W . M ., Bro . G . Coleman , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Jacobs , S . W . j C . Corby , J . VV . ; G . Reynolds , Treas ., Sec ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . D . ; \ . Woodward , J . D . ; J . Rayner , l . G . ; S . Lane , Org . j C . Ralph , D . C . j S . Hewett , Stwd . ; and T , E . Weeks , Tyler .

Bro. Jas. Terry, P.P.G.J.W. Norths And Hunts, At The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction.

W . Bro . J AMES TERRY then delivered the charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . Twenty-four brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . G . REYNOLDS , Sec , and seconded by Bro . A . CLARK ,

P . M . Bro . W . W . HALLIDAY , W . M . 1305 , replied for the joining members . Bro . G . REYNOLDS reminded the brethren that the officers for the following week were appointed at their last meeting . Bro . B . BLYTH , P . M . 173 , proposed "That a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to W . Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W * ! Norths and

Hunts , P . M . 22 S , 127 S , 1366 , and Sec . of the R . M . B . I ., for the very admirable and excellent manner in which he had performed the beautiful ceremonies of consecration and installation that evening . " He would have been sorry to lose the opportunity of being present , though he had a very short notice of the meeting . Bro . Capt . A . NICOLS seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . VV . Bro . J AMES TERRY thanked the brethren for their

kiwi 2 . yi-pv « c \ a-t \ OTi o * 5 Viis work , and said it gave him great pleasure to perform the ceremonies ol" consecration and installation , which were grand . He had performed the same 119 times in regular lodges , and he was pleased to know he had discharged his work that evening to their satisfaction . He had endeavoured to make it impressive , as he always approved of everything being done well , and not in a slipshod manner . Work done well in regular lodges always had a favourable influence on the initiates . He also thanked the

brethren for their attention during the ceremonies , and the officers and Bro . Lane who had assisted him in the working . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . After the ceremonies , upwards of 70 brethren adjourned to the supper room , where a capital repast was provided by Bro . G . P . Bertini . Bro . George Coleman , P . M . 1614 , occupied the chair , and after the usual loyal and Masonic

toasts had been given and duly honoured , The CHAIRMAN proposed "The Health of their worthy Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Norths and Hunts , P . M . 22 S , " and in doing so said all must have appreciated his beautiful working of the ceremonies of consecration and installation that evening . The ceremonies had not been worked for upwards of eight years in that lodge of instruction , and then by Bro . James Terry . He was pleased to see

so many brethren present , and felt sure they must all consider they had had a great treat . He would ask them to drink heartily to the health of W . Bro . James Terry . Bro . J AMES TERRY , in reply , made a most humorous speech , and said nothing could have given him more pleasure than to be with tiiem that evening , and he should ever remember the cordial welcome they had given him . He was pleased to know that the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction was now held in such a convenient part of

London . He was most gratified by the attention thc brethren had given him while working the beautiful ceremonies . In their Secretary and Preceptor they had two good and useful officers , indeed , he should compare them to choice plants and a good pear ( pair ) . The Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction ought to be proud of having two such officers . Thc musical arrangements by the Organist were good , and everything one could wish . He was always willing to render any support he could to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and wished them

every success . Bro . J AMES TERRY then proposed "The Health of their worthy Chairman , Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., " and , in doing so , said he had married the daughter of a good Mason , that of his late friend , Bro . John Coutts , the founder of the Covent Garden Lodge . It gave him great pleasure to invest him that evening as W . M ., and the efficient manner in which he had invested his officers fully

proved to him what good teaching he had received in that lodgeof instruction . He would . dedicate the contents of the glass to his health . Bro . G . COLEMAN , P . M ., responded , and then proposed " The Healths of Bro . N . C . Smith , Preceptor , and Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary to the Lodge of Instruction , " and said how gratifying it must be to them to see such a large attendance of brethren that evening . He could remember

when they could get but a small number together . Neither of them seemed to feel they could do enough for this lodge of instruction . Bro . W . C . Smith was always anxious , as Preceptor , that the work in the lodgeof instruction should be done well , and took great care in imparting knowledge . Bro . G . Reynolds , their Secretary , the brethren knew well , and they were all glad to see him that evening amongst them , although he was far from being in

good health , having just left a sick room . The success of the evening was greatly due to him . All would wish him a happy restoration to health . Bro . W . C SMITH responded to "The Health of the Officers . " Bro . G . REYNOLDS then said he thanked the brethren most heartily for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health , and also for their many expressions of sympathy . He felt that since he had been connected with the Covent

Garden Lodge , and alro with this lodge of instruction , he had received great kindness from the brethren , and , indeed , had made many sincere friends in each . Since being Secretary to the lodge of instruction he had always looked forward to the pleasure of welcoming Bro . James Terry to work the ceremonies they had witnessed that evening . Although he had not been well enough to be with them for a month , he was glad to say he had been able to attend to

the necessary correspondence for the arrangements of that evening , which had proved so successful . To Bro . James Terry he tendered his sincere thanks for gratifying such a long wished for desire . To Bro . W . C . Smith , with whom he worked so happily , he must also express his thanks . That evening Bro . VV . C Smith had been in the ante-room receiving the brethren , which had deprived him of the pleasure of witnessing the ceremonies ; also to Bros . S . Lane , Organist ; C . A . Ralph , R . I . Harnell , and many

other brethren he felt much indebted to lor their kind assistance . Since the removal of the lodge of instruction to the Criterion there had been a large increase in the number of joining members , and he hoped they would still go on and prosper . He was going to Ramsgate for the purpose of recruiting his health , and prayed that T . G . A . O . T . U . would soon restore him , and enable him to be a useful brother amongst them for many years to come . The brethren , on parting , expressed themselves greatly delighted with the whole proceedings of the evening .

Masonic Presentation At Stonehouse .

MASONIC PRESENTATION AT STONEHOUSE .

A very interesting presentation was made at the Ebrington Masonic Temple , Hobart-street , Stonehouse , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., by the Worshipful Master and brethren of Ebrington Lodge , No . 1 S 47 , to Bro . S . Jew , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., one of the founders of the lodere , in

appreciation of his Masonic zeal and ability , and as a mark of respect and sympathy with him in his recent severe illlness in consequence of a serious accident which befel him . The presentation was made in the refreshment room of the lodge after the ordinary lodge meeting . The W . M ., Bro . W . H . W . Macey , presided , and was supported by Bros . S . Jew , J . H . Stephens , P . M . and Secretary 1 S 47 , 159 , P . G . A . D . C ; A . Brickwood HutchinsMayor of

, Devonport , I . P . M . 2025 , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , P . G . O . Devon ; J . B . Gover , P . M . and Secretary 70 , P . P . G . A . D . C . j John R . Lord , P . M . and Treasurer 1247 , P . P . G . S . B . j George R . Barrett , P . M . 1 S 9 , 2025 , P . P . G . S . D . ; F . Hooper , P . M . 1212 and 2025 , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . Cawsey , P . M . 230 , P . P . G . J . D . ; and a large number of biethren . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said they had met together

that evening to do honour to one of their most respected Past Masters , whose great zeal for Masonry had proved rather a misfortune to him , inasmuch as he met with a sad accident whilst attending a Masonic engagement , which had laid him up for several months . He explained that they intended to make the presentation in January last , but it was postponed in consequence of Bro . Jew's illness . He intended to call upon a more expert brother in the Craft to

make the presentation—one who had sat side by side with Bro . Jew in carrying out the duties of the lodge for many years . ( Applause . ) In asking the brethren to drink the health of Bro . Jew , and wish him continued health and happiness , the VV . M . said it was his express wish that VV . Bro . Stephens , their worthy and energetic Secretary—( applause)—should make the presentation on behalf of the lodge . ( Loud applause . ) " The Health of Bro . Jew " was then heartily drunk by the brethren present with

Masonic honours . W . Bro , STEPHENS , in making the presentation , made an appropriate speech . He said that he and Bro . Jew had worked together for several years , and he had always found him ever ready to promote every good work for the benefit of Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) They had had many opportunities of witnessing his zeal and fidelity in Masonry , and

he had always worked for the welfare and benefitof Ebrington Lodge . ( Applause . ) Bro . Jew gave him every assistance when the lodge was founded . On behalf of the brethren of Ebrington Lodge he had very great pleasure in presenting Bro . Jew with a beautiful timepiece , which would show him and his family the deep regard and high esteem entertained for him by the brethren . They notonly

wished long life and happiness to him , but that he would be so blessed with spiritual gifts that when his earthly course was run he would ascend to the Grand Lodge above . ( Loud applause . ) The presentation consisted of a handsome black marble fourteen-day timepiece , with rich granite columns beautifully pencilled in gold . The clock has a French movement

and a cathedral gong , which strikes the hours and halfhours . The clock , which was supplied by Bro . Jno . Griffin , of 35 , Union-street , Stonehouse , bore , on a silver plate , the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . S . Jew , P . M ., P . P . G . I " ., by the members of Lodge Ebrington , No . 1 S 47 , in token of esteem as their Treasurer and one of its foundeis , May nth , 18 S 6 . "

Bro . J , who was visibl y affected , expressed his gratitude to the brethren for their handsome present , and the hearty manner in which they responded to the toast of his health . He also thanked the brethren of the district generally , and of Lodge Ebrington in particular , for their great kindness and sympathy towards him during his recent

illness , and suitably acknowledged the great compliment paid him by the visiting brethren attending in such large numbers . ( Applause . ) He should preserve the clock as an heirloom , and he hoped it would prove a stimulus to the younger brethren to exhibit great zeal and fidelity in their noble Order . ( Applause . )

Special Convocation Of The Hornsey Chapter Of Improvement.

SPECIAL CONVOCATION OF THE HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT .

A convocation of the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . Sgo , was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Paddington , W ., on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . S ., P . Z . 2 , Z . ; D . P . Cama , G . Treas ., H . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 and

417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , J . ; H . Dehane , J . S 90 and 869 , E . j T . C Edmonds , S 90 , P . S . 1507 , N . j Capt . H . S . Andrews , S 90 , Treas . ; A . R . Rudal , P . S . S 90 , P . S . ; J . Cruttenden , ist A . S . ; F . Swain , H . 132 S , 2 nd A . S . ; W . H . Chalfont , Janitor ; Capt . A . Nicols , Z . S 90 , P . Z . 7 S 2 ; T . C . Pratt , Z . 507 ; G . Wallace , H . 214 ; F . . A . White P . Z . 907 and 1716 ; Dr . D . S . Skinner , H . Sgo j J . T . Mickelburgh , Z-733 ; J . Sims , R . E . Cursons , 1507 ; W . E . Jameson , VV . H . Wadham , A . Hardy , R . P . J . Laundy , Sgo ; and G . N . Watts . b

The chapter was declared opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then addressed the companions . He said that he felt the honour very much of being requested by Comp . Dehane to take the place of so eminent and distinguished a companion as the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . Berks and Bucks . He could not hope to be an efficient

substitute , but , as the companions knew , he was an old and sincere member of the Order , and one who specially admired the teaching and ritual of Royal Arch Masonry . He could not help congratulating the companions on the very different position the R . A . grade had taken since the hour when he began to work in English Freemasonry . On every side they beheld R . A . chapters rising and forming , and he was one of those who held that whenever it ivas

possible and practicable , ( though of course it was not always so , and could not be so , ) a chapter should be attached to the lodge . Royal Arch Alasonry was a peculiar and striking adjunct to Anglo-Saxon Craft Masonry . This beautiful grade , so sublime in its teaching , and effective in its ritual , was not worked , strictly speaking , outside the jurisdictions of England , Scotland , and Ireland , more correctly those belonging to Anglo-Saxon Masonry . It was ignored in Germany , unknown in France , Belgium