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present noble pile of buildings . Great , however , as had been the success of the Institution , he was not yet satisfied with what had been clone . They had incurred a heavy debt , but he hoped that in a very short time they should be in a position to declare themselves free from every obligation except that which every Mason in his heart had sworn to fulfil . They had seen to-day that some of their pupils were gifted with talent in no ordinary degree , and it was his wish that they should have the same scope

for their abilities which their former position in life would have afforded them . Ho would , he said , give no rest to his eyelids , nor to the soles of his feet until funds hacl been raised to found exhibitions to the two Universities , and thus give a practical excmplieation of the fact that there is something more in Masonry than a mere name , aud that is based upon the volume of the Sacred Law , ancl that the foundations of its principles aro brotherllovereliefand truth . He would couple with the

y , , toast the name of Bro . Binckes , the Secretary of this praiseworthy aud excellent Institution . Bro . Binckes , in replying , said that as he had during the proceedings in the dining liall , when his name had been mentioned in the dining hall , he had promised to treat them gently and make his remarks brief on that occasion , that promise might be held out as a threat . But his feelings had been since

considerably mollified , ancl he would try to be gentle now . After all said and clone , this annual gathering was a source of joy and gratification . He was pleased to hear his good friend Bro . Cox , in his speech full of suggestions as to the well being of the Institution . Bro . Binckes disclaimed any intention of diverting funds from the sister Institution—the Girl ' s School—and he firmly believed that his exertionslarge as had been the result

, , would have no prejudicial effect upon the support given to the other Masonic Institutions . On the contrary , he believed that the prosperity of one Institution added to that of the other , for when he induced a brother to subscribe for the first time , that brother would naturally look around him to see what other institutions

there were that he could subscribe to . He could cordially agreed with the suggestions that had been thrown out as to the indiscriminate admission of candidates into the Order . They could not reject cases which were duly qualified for candidature by the laws of the Institution , but it behoved the Masters of lodges to be more careful as to the admission of candidates for initiation . The candidates for relief would thus be rendered less numerous , and they might then be in the position to afford relief

to ever } ' worthy applicant . The Institution hacl enjoyed great prosperity for several years . In 1 SG 9 , they bad subscriptions amounting to no less than £ 12 , 200 , while again in 1870 , under Eoyal patronage , the amount released was not quite so large , but it nearly reached £ 11 , 000 . He was already looking forward to the next year . He would not relax his exertions—he should never be satisfied until the Institution was entirely clear of debt , nor until at least two exhibitions at the Universities should be

founded . He was pleased at the success of his young friend and protege , the pupil who had carried off so many prizes that day , and he was convinced that in tho future no year would pass without some boys being qualified for honours at the Universities . He hoped to bo spared to see a boy educated in this school , occupy the exalted position of Lord Chancellor or the Bishop of a Diocese . He was pleased to see so many friends present , and

although many were absent who they might have expected to see , he was sure it was from no lack of interest . He had appeared so often before them , that lie might be blamed for his frequent appeals , but he found that notwithstanding his constant demands , his appearance was as warmly welcomed as when , nine years ago , he first commenced his crusade . He might be considered too persistent— but would rather that 99 should blame

him for his persistence , than that one should say that the Institution lacked funds through his want of perseverance . He was grateful to them all for their kindness and indulgence , and lie returned thanks , he could assure them all never more sincerely than on the present occasion .

Bro . Eaynham W . Stewart gave the toast of "The Ladies , " who , he felt sure , always took a deep interest m the Institution and its inmates . Bro . A . 0 . Brown , D . Prov . G . M . for Leicestershire and Rutland , being called upon to reply said he did not know upon what principle ho was called upon , that duty generallv devolving upon a bachelor . Having taken to himself a wife , he did not know why he was required to reply , unless it was for the reason that he now knew more of them and their good qua-Iities . The ladies of Uis pMYmee he could assert took great in .

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terest in tho Institution , and on their behalf , ancl that of the ladies generally , he acknowledged the toast . The company then rose from the table and adjourned to the grounds , where they thoroughly enjoyed tho sports prepared for them . In the cool of the evening an alfresco ball was organised , ( Bro . Chancellor volunteering to act as M . C . ) , which was kept up with considerable spirit . The light dresses of the ladies contrasting

with the sombre tone of the newly-mown field rendered the scene most charming . Amongst the brethren present we noticed Bros . J . G . Chancellor , Head , Eayhaui W . Stewart , G . Brown , I ) . Prov , G . M . Leicester ; G . St . Clair , S . May , AV . Pans , C . Moutrie , S . Rosenthal , W . Roebuck , Wilson , A . Day , G . St . Clair , E . J . Cox , E . Farthing , Farthing jun ., Clarke , Munday , T . Ii . Lemaitre , Dr . Pottifor . Bi-sy , Hill , Edwards , Broclio , Seaborn , Hinks , H . Hodges , Currie , Paisley , Robins , Tama r , Captain Kane , Adlard , Cubitt , J . P . "VVolpert , Buehl , and Gosden .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( SO . 1 , 097 ) . —Summer Festival . The annual summer festival of the members of this lodge was held on Friday , ' the Sth iust ., at Bro . Jbynt's , the Prince of Wales' Hotel , East Moulsey , near Hampton Court , under exceptional and favourable circumstances . For many years it has been the custom to have a clay out at this time of year , but upon no former occasion within the recollection of even the oldest

member of the lodge has the meeting been attended with so much success as on the present . This must have been a source of congratulation to the urbane W . M ., Bro . J . E . Foulger , who , for some six months , has presided over this , perhaps the largest , loclge in England , and one certainly not ranking the least in the Grand Loclge books . It having been resolved to have this reunionthe following brethren were appointed a Committee of

, Stewards to carry out the ai rangements : —Bros . Walford , S . VT . ; Ferguson , J . W . ; Kent , J . D . ; Bird , Chubb , E . B . Clarke , and Potter , P . Ms . ; Smith , Treas . ; Brett , G . Purst . ; aucl Charles E . Thompson , Hon . Sec . It was originally intended that the ladies who might accompany the brethren should join the company at dessert ; but it was eventually determined to invite the ladies to grace the

festive board by their presence , and as they accepted tiie invitation , that exceptional circumstance iu Masonry and the fineness of the weather rendered the whole affair a brilliant success . Bro . Walford ( tho S . W . ) faced the W . M . at the lower end of the table , and amongst those assembled we noticed Bros . Henry Carpenter , P . Z ., P . M . Industry Lodge ( a veteran in Masonry ); Joseph Heddiug ( Great Eastern Railway ); Walter Joyce ( Strand

Theatre ) , Southern Star Loclge ; H . Potter , P . M . 1158 , 177 , 25 , & c . ; Tims , S . D . ; Willing , jun ., A . Treadwell , Bird , Chubb , Churdleigh , Wigmorc , Gocidfellow , Ford , ( Barley Mow Hotel , Salisbury-square ) , Fountain ( White Swan ) , Evans , Joynt , Chas . E . Thympson , S . W . 1158 ; and many others , There was a brilliant company of elegantly attired ladies present . The W . M . having sounded his gavalgrace was saidand an .

, , excellent dinner partaken of . When the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , but without the " honours , " in consequence of the presence of the ladies . Included in the toasts were "Earl cle Grey and Ripon , G . M ., Earl Carnarvon . D . G . M .. : md lti-n . R . B 11 1-lm Pi-ntnti nf Wninc

P . G . M . The "W . M . in proposing the health of "The Visitors , " remarked that as old and good Masons they must regard the presence of ladies as an unlocked for pleasure . He expressed the gratification to other members and himself felt at the company of visitors . The toast ivas well received . Bro . Carpenter returned thanks , and said ho was indebted to

Bro . Thompson the Hon . Sec . for his visit , ancl be might be allowed to remark that he thought on occasions like that when no Masonic business had to be transacted , the ladies should be allowed to partake of the pleasures of the clay . Bro . Ford also expressed his thanks for the treat he had enjoyed , ancl stated his intention of rejoining the Domatic Lodge .