Distribution Of Prizes At The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

Arithmetic ( In memory of Mrs . D . P . Cama)—Ettie Chapman . Music—First Prizes ( Bro . J . H . Matthews)—Amy Cutbush , Bertha Dean , and Maude Hill ( Vocal ) . Second Prizes ( "Wentworth Little " Memorial)—Fanny Heath , Kathleen . Gibson , and Gertrude Lockwood . Third Prize ( In memory of Mrs . D . P . Cama )—Alice Blunt . Little Girls ( Bro . and Mrs . Louis Hirsch)—Hester Burt and Edith Betts . French ( Bro . Eugene Monteuuis)—Beatrice Knott .

Drawing ( "John Boyd" Memorial)—Eleanor Johnstone , Matilda Bennett , and Elsie Matthews . Elocution ( Bro . Robert Grey)—Mary Woodman and Rose Haworth . The Best Prefect ( Bro . Ralph Clutton)—Amy Cutbush . Good Conduct—First Prize ( The Supreme Council , 33 ° )—Mary Tanner . Second Prizes ( Bro . Frank Richardson)—Fanny Heath and Florence Dunlop . Needlework—First Prize ( In memory of Mrs . D . P . Cama)—Kate Allatt .

Cookery—I'irst Prizes ( In memory of Mrs . D . P . Cama)—Helen Grabham and Grace Musgrave . Second Prize ( Bro . John Faulkner)—May Wheeler . Usefulness in Domestic Duties ( " Yates " Memorial , St . James ' s Lodge , No . S 42)—Kate Sharland . Calisthenics and Deportment ( Bro . Col . James Peters)—Mary Nicholson and Beatrice Hi g h . Swimming ( Miss Godson)—Rose Woodforde , Ethel Kirkman , and Bessie Holleyman . Amiability ( Selected by her Schoolfellows ) ( Bro . John Faulkner)—Kathleen Gibson .

J UNIOR SCHOOL . General Proficiency ( Bro . Frank Richardson)—Hilda Liverd . Arithmetic ( " Henry Levander " Memorial)—Mabel Bohli . Lady Carrington warmly shook each prize-winner by the hand after giving her a prize . At the conclusion of the ceremony ,

Bro . CLUTTON proposed a vote of thanks to Lady Carrington , who , he said , had g iven real and lasting pleasure to all the company , and to the girls , especially to the girls who had received prizes . The proposition was most enthusiastically received .

Lord C ARRINGTON , in acknowledging the reception given to the proposal on behalf of Lady Carrington , said that he and Lady Carrington had had the privilege of seeing many pleasant sights , but they had never had a pleasanter afternoon than they had now spent . He had performed many Masonic functions in New South Wales , but there was always this inevitable drawback , that no young ladies were present . But he found himself here in England again , and upon his legs now

having to address that great influential and distinguished gathering . He returned most grateful thanks for the great compliment they had been pleased to pay his wife , who had had before this an opportunity of seeing the great strides Freemasonry had made during the last 10 years . They were hi ghly honoured by the presence of Sir W . Whiteway , Lady Whiteway , and their daughter ! Sir William was the Prime Minister of the English Colony of Newfoundland , a colony which

was one of the most loyal under the English Crown , and he ( Lord Carrington ) was very pleased to be able , as spokesman on this occasion , to convey to Sir W . Whiteway the sympathy of the people of England with the people of Newfoundland . They had also another distinguished visitor , Chief Justice Way , from South Australia , the Lieutenant-Governor of that colony , who would be able to tell the company how struck he had been with what he

had just seen . So pleased was Chief Justice Way that he had offered a g lass panel for the Alexandra Hall , which had been accepted by the managers of the Institution , from the Sovereign Grand Lodge of South Australia , of which he was the founder . It would be a memorial of the pleasure he had had that day . They had also the honour of the presence of Bro . Tew , Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , and Mrs . Tew . He could not help alluding to two

ladies who had worked loyally and well on behalf of this great Charity ; one was Miss Davis , who worked well with her staff of teachers , and the other was Miss Buck , the matron . He felt that the best thanks of all the supporters of the Institution were due to these ladies , as well as to their assistants . To the girls he would give the advice of the old heathen philosopher—always to try and beat everybody else . That was very good advice , but it was somewhat difficult to follow

it out . No doubt people nowadays would say the old Greek philosopher was an old fool , that he talked gibberish , and did not know vvhat he was talking about—( laughter)—that they could not all win a gold medal like Miss Lucy Smith , or a silver medal like Miss Cutbush , and they could not all be elected for amiability like Miss Gibson —( laughter)—so what was the use of talking like that old Greek . Well , they could not all win , and that made him think that on Wednesday fortnight the great

race of the civilised world , the Derby , would be run by the best horses in England , and only one could win . But he would say to the children who had not won prizes , don ' t be discouraged , and they would win in the end ; they would become good members of society , good and honest women whatever situation in life they might be called upon to fill , a credit to themselves and to this Institution . But he would not talk long . He had some idea that the ladies had come to see the

entertainment and to learn something about Masonry . If they would like to know anything about Masonic secrets he would tell them . The ladies always said there could be no secret in Masonry or they would have known it before now . It had been well put by one of the best Masons—that what they aimed at was the improvement , the consolation , and support of individual men , the cultivation of the virtues which made life happier for ourselves , and which benefited society by

inculcating peace and order . Think of the good this Institution was doing ; think now well it was managed ; and let them also think of what the other Masonic institutions were doing , and then they would see the secret of Masonic success , the guiding princi ple of Masonry , Brotherhood , Charity , and goodwill towards all men ; and this he thought was what brought so many that bright spring afternoon to see the noble Institution he and Lady Carrington had the privilege of attending . ( Cheers . )

The company then partook of refreshments , and afterwards inspected all the arrangements of the Institution , and in the evening the pupils were put through thcir calisthenic exercises , and subsequently joined the visitors in dancing .

Installation Of Lord Carrington As Provincial Grand Master Of Buckinghamshire.

INSTALLATION OF LORD CARRINGTON AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE .

VISIT OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE TO AYLESBURY .

Ihe most numerous and distinguished assemblage of Freemasons ever held in e Count y of Bucks took place at A ylesbury on Whit Tuesday , on the occasion 0 we installation of Lord Carrington , G . C . M . G ., Past District Grand Master of evv South Wales , and P . G . W . of England , as Provincial Grand Master of

c 'nghamshire , the county having been formed into a Masonic province on the so ution of the united Province of Berks and Bucks , which , in accordance with D 6 Y Ishes of the brethren of the two counties , followed the decease of Bro . Sir 'el Gooch , Bart ., who for many years , and up to the time of his death , occupied e Position of Provincial Grand Master .

, p . and H- ? resence ° f so many of the Buckinghamshire Masons , as well as numerous nish ~ , IStlnguished visitors from the Grand Lodge of England and elsewhere , fur-Gra 1 M 11 * evidence of the satisfaction which H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Master of the Order , had afforded by appointing such a popular nobleman

Installation Of Lord Carrington As Provincial Grand Master Of Buckinghamshire.

and zealous Mason as Lord Carrington to preside over the Bucking hamshire province , and the enthusiasm felt in connection with his lordshi p ' s installation was naturally intensified when it became known that H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , Prov . Grand Master of the sister Province of Berkshire , had consented to perform the ceremony . The Royal Duke evidently felt a great personal p leasure in presiding on the occasion , and he gave expression to it in the course of the afternoon by referring to the fact that Lord Carrington was one of the

oldest and dearest friends of his father ( the Prince of Wales ) , and that he himself had had the pleasure of Lord Carrington ' s acquaintance for some years . Another popular appointment was that of Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownri gg , Past G . Chaplain , as Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Brownrigg having for a considerable period held a similar position in the united Province of Berks and Bucks , and also been in charge of the Bucks Province during the interim that had occurred since the dissolution of the province which covered the two counties .

The Duke of Clarence , accompanied by his worthy host , Lord Carrington , and several Masonic friends on a visit at Wycombe Abbey , proceeded by special train to Aylesbury , where they were received by a considerable bod y of Masons , and the local company of Rifle Volunteers , who formed a guard of honour , and headed by their band , escorted the Prince and the rest of the principal visitors to the County Hall , which had been admirably fitted up and decorated in honour of the event . The Prov . Grand Lodge assembled under the auspices of the

Buckingham Lodge—the oldest in the province , and the Worshipful Master , Bro . Mayne , and the brethren of the lodge , upon whom the arrangements had largel y devolved were warmly thanked and much complimented upon the success that had attended their exertions . Several hundred Masons , attired in their handsome and distinctive regalia , took their allotted p laces in the hall , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was close tyled at half-past one . The dais was reserved for the Grand Lodge Officers , the principal Provincial Grand Officers , and those immediatel y

engaged in the day's ceremonial . A blast from the trumpet at a quarter to two heralded the approach of the Duke of Clarence and the other distinguished visitors , who , on entering the lodge , met with an enthusiastic reception , the whole of the brethren standing to order as the procession passed up the room to the dais . The Duke of Clarence presided , and the attendance included his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland ; the Hon . Chief Justice Way Past G . M . of South Australia ; Admiral Lord Alcester , Past G . W . ; the Deputy Prov . G . M . in charge , Bro . Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg ; Bro . Rev . Oliver Grace , G . Chap .,

who occupied the S . W . ' s chair ; Bros . Rev . H . Pickard , P . G . C . ; Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; Sir Geo . Harris , P . G . D . ; Captain N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; C . Belton , P . D . G . D . C . ; Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br ., G . Sec . ( Mark ) ; H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas . ; Col . . Cook , P . A . G . D . C ; the Rev . Chas . Macmahon Ottley , Prov . G . Chap . ; J . E . Bowen , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Thornhill Morland , D . P . G . M . Berkshire ; J . W . Martin , Prov . G . Sec . Berkshire ; Chas . Stephens , Prov . G . Treas . Berkshire ; and others .

The Duke of Clarence at once proceeded to open the Provincial Grand Lodge , after which Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , who acted as D . of C , called for the salute usually accorded to a Provincial Grand Master , which was given in excellent time , and a similar salute was also given for Bros , the Duke of Abercorn and Chief Justice Way . The minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodge were then read by the P . G . SECRETARY , and confirmed , and an anthem followed .

The Duke of CLARENCE then addressed the brethren , briefly explaining the special business , and the patent appointing Lord Carrington as Provincial Grand Master having been handed to the Duke , and examined b y him , a deputation of Past Masters , including Bros . Charsley , Fountaine , Tottle , Taylor , and Jarrett , retired with the D . C , and , after the lapse of a few minutes , re-entered the Prov . G . Lodge accompanied by Lord Carrington , who was then conducted to the pedestal , when the Provincial Grand Chaplain offered suitable prayer , after which

Lord Carrington was obligated as Provincial Grand Master , and invested with his insignia . The Duke of Clarence himself put on Lord Carrington the handsome apron , while the Duke of Abercorn adjusted the gold chain or collar , and Chief Justice Way the gauntlets . Thereupon the Duke of Clarence placed Lord Carrington in the chair , amidst the hearty plaudits of the large assemblage . The Royal Duke having taken his seat on the immediate left of the newl y-installed Provincial Grand Master , Lord Carrington was proclaimed as Provincial Grand Master in the usual form , and saluted with " seven " in good style .

The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , who at once entered upon his duties in a spirited and efficient manner , said it gave him great pleasure to announce as his Deputy the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , Past Grand Chaplain . Bro . BROWNRIGG having been conducted by two Deacons to the pedestal , was duly invested , and took his seat on the right of the Provincial Grand Master , when he was greeted with " five . "

On the proposal of the DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , seconded b y Bro . the Rev . OLIVER GRACE , acting S . W ., the brethren unanimously elected Bro . John Williams as Provincial Grand Treasurer .

The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER then proceeded to appoint and invest the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . King ... ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ W . Morris ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . R . Spencer ... ... ... ... ¦ ) p „ „ „ Rev . W . H . Harnett j Prov . G . Chaps .

„ Bliss ... ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . E . Bowen ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Mayne ... ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . Deacon . „ R . Hattersley ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . Deacon . „ Baker ... ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .

„ Walter Howard ... ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C „ Weston ... ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ W . B . Fendick ... ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . ;;H & U" :::::::::z ]*«»¦ ' *•* " ¦»»• „ Woollett ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . „ W . H . Pike ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ T . T . Jones ... ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . '

The Charity jewel was presented to Bro . Bliss , on whose breast it was pinned by the Provincial Grand Master , and an additional clasp was attached to the Charity jewel of Bro . George Gardner . The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER observed that on that auspicious occasion the brethren were honoured not only with the presence of his Royal Hi ghness the

Duke of Clarence , but also with that of a distinguished Mason , who hailed from another part of the world . He referred to the Hon . Chief Justice Way , P . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of South Australia , who had kindly taken part in the ceremony of that day , and who would now address a few words to them . The Hon . Chief Justice WAY , who was received with great cordiality , then rose