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factory , as showing thb progress which they had made in the school . On that occasion Bro . Patten , P . G . S . B . and his lady , with that liberality which has procured thein a Masonic—a world-wide—reputation , kindly entertained the pupils with cakes and fruit , and presented each with a new sixpence ; and it was proposed to gratify them with a trip to the Crystal Palace . Delightful as it is to record these endeavours to increase the comfort of the children of our

Brethren by contributing to their innocent recreation , it is with some degree of pride we publish the following extract from a letter written by the Rev . Mr . Glennie , of the Diocesan Board of Education , who at the request of the committee visited the establishment . The reverend gentleman says : — "I beg to enclose you a copy of the report made by myself to this Board in the usual form on your very nice and efficient girls' school . It has given me great pleasure to be allowed to render you the assistance in the matter of inspection , which you

solicited from this Board , and I may be allowed to say to those gentlemen of the committee , that I think they are much to be congratulated as to the general state of the school as I found it . In the report , I have represented the school in its details in the manner in which I am accustomed in carrying out my official business generally . I have ventured to make suggestions here and there , thinking they might be acceptable , and I hope if any of the committee think I have omitted any essential , or deem that I should have further treated on points to which I

have not alluded , I shall consider any day I can afford quite at your service . " The report which accompanied this letter was most satisfactory to the Brethren as regarded the discipline of the establishment , and the qualification of the teachers employed in it . And the suggestions which it contained with respect to the adoption of improved class-books , were ordered to be acted upon , and the vote of the general court passed to Mr . Glennie for his kindness in visiting and reporting upon the school .

The chairman then declared that there would be seven vacancies at the election in October next , and as there was just that number of approved candidates , the establishment would be saved the cost of an election , and the parents and guardians of the children that of a canvass . By the Treasurer ' s report it appeared that the total amount in hand was £ 1 , 226 . 17 s . 9 d ., subject to the payment of £ 517 . 2 s . 8 d . for tradesmen ' s bills for the quarter .

This report having been adopted , the Treasurer was instructed to invest £ 500 stock in 3 per cent . Consols ; and on the motion of Bro . Robinson it was resolved that no member should be entitled to vote for more than one candidate on the single vote acquired by an annual subscription of £ 1 . Is ., or the life subscription of £ 10 . 10 s ., and that the votes recorded in favour of an unsuccessful candidate at one election , should be carried in her favour from election to election , until by age she became ineligible . The proceedings then terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman .

ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR BOYS . A r a meeting of the Governors of this school on the 21 st duly , the following children were duly elected on the funds : —T . Roach ; J . McLaren ; W . M . Hookey ; S . G . Dyer ; A . J . J . Shave ; and J . S . Williams .

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Westminster and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The last mooting for tin season of this distinguished Lodge was held on the 2 nd July . Present Eros . Wyndham Portal , W . M . ; John Uda . ll , as S . W . ; Pennon , J . ' w . ; Peach , Troaa and P . M . ; Spiers , 1 \ M ' . ; Lyall , P . M . ; Post , P . M . ; Kev . G . K . Portal , P . M . and Sec . ; Da vies , S . I ) . ; Tyssen , I . G . ; llammerl ; on , Owen , Oapt . the Hon , W . Archer Amherst , Lucas , Lord North , Peim . The Rev . Fred . Askew Pickmoro