Royal Benevolent Institution For Aged Masons And Their Widows.

to be his only reward . He thought it hut right ' and just to one that had devoted time , attention , skill , medicine , and kind encouragement , that some notice should be taken of his kindness , which the inmates reported a 3 being enhanced by a supply of wine and poultry whenever they wereneeded . These acts reflected onBro . Henley credit as a Mason and a Christian , and though they had never seen him "before that day , they had met to do a tardy act of justice , and he

only wished it had been of ten times the value . For the toast of his ¦ own health he had to return thanks . The CHAIBMAK had to propose the health of one whom everybody , respected—the Secretary of the Institution , Bro . Farnfield . He was a very old servant of the Craft , and managed to please the -majority by playing his cards well ; but , however well he played them , he was always ready and willing to do any good , and was deserving of all their regard and esteem . He had been Secretary

for nineteen years , and it was to be hoped he would continue many years longer . Bro . FAENI-IELD said it would be a great task to reply to all that Bro . Smith had said in his praise , and he had been congratulated on playing his cards well . He had been in office in the Craft thirty-six years , and made up his mind from the first to make no distinctions , but treat all alike , and , if that course had won many

-friends , he was not sorry he had adopted it . In 1 S 89 Dr . Crucefix , on his birthday , discussed the jiropriety of establishing such a ¦ Charity , and it was eventually set going- by him and Bro . Pitt . Finding there were differences of opinion about it , he ( Bro . Farnfield ) resigned the office of Secretary , but resumed it in 184-2 . He became Secretary of the Joint Committee of the Amalgamated Fund in 181-2 , and the Royal Benevolent Fund in 1 S 50 . He had done his utmost to do his dutyand the receits for three years showed a total of £ 12232

, p , 3 s . Gd ., independent of the Sustenation Fund , amounting to £ 92 . He would challenge all to show a more beneficial result for three years labours , and although . he did not take upon himself to say he had been the cause of it , the Committee did listen to what he recommended . For the reception of the toast he was gratified and obliged to them . A number of other toasts followed , and the meeting separated .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

HAMPSHIRE . LYMIITGTOIT . —New Forest Lodge ( No . 401 ) .- —The brethren of ibis lodge held their monthy meeting at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday . There was a large attendance of the brethren in consequence of the installation or re-installation of the Rev . Dr . Bradshaw , of Southampton , who , by the unanimous voice of tho brethren at the previous meeting , was re-elected to the chair of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the services of this gentleman having

been of so eminent a character as to justify the brethren in replacing him in this honourable seat of office . The W . M ., whose installation was most impressively and beautifully performed by Bro . Thomas Webb , of Southampton , P . M . of Lodge 462 , proceeded to the appointment and investment of his officers for tbe year , viz ., Bros . Robert Harfield , S . W . ; Dr . Ryding , J . W . ; The Rev . Phillip Somerville , Chaplain ; Thomas Webb , S . D . ; John Mihier , J . D . ; . John Hay wardTreas . Henry DomanSee . Nathaniel C . Barton

, ; , ; , I . G . ; Preeee , Dir . of Cers . ; Capt . Johnson , Newton , Barton , G . P . Perkins , Stewards ; John Preston , T \ ler ; all of which appointments met with the approval of the brethren . A rote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Webb for the able and impressive manner in which he had carried out his onerous duties as the

installing Master of Ceremonies ; also to the Treasurer , John Heywood , for his duties during the past year ; also to the Officers of the lodge for the past year for cheir constant and praiseworthy attendance to their duties during that period . Bros . P . M . Webb , Haywood , and G . P . Perkins returned thanks . The proceedings of the lodge were closed by a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . John Rogers , of the Forester's Arms Inn , when the " feast of reason and the flow of soul" were amply enjoyed bthe brethrenwho broke

y , up at an early hour , and proceeded to their respective homes . The unanimous re-election and installation of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Bradshaw must be looked upon as a high compliment to tbe ability with which he has provided over the lodge in the past year , during which period he has fostered it into young and vigourous life , and . has raised it into circumstances which are predictive of a most successful career . Such a recognition of tho rev . Doctors talent was perhaps the most

grateful tribute that this young and rising lodge could bestow . Several new members were proposed at this lodge , who will take their first degrees at the next monthly meeting of the brethren . KENT . GRAVEGEND . —Lodge of Instruction . —At a numerous meeting of the brethren of the Lodge of Instruction held at the Prince of Orange Hotel , on Thursday the 18 th , a memorial was buns

up in the room , in testimony of the respect and regard , the brethren held the merit of the brethren named . It was as follows : — " At a meeting of the Lodge of Instruction held at the Star Hotel , Parrocli-street , Gravesend , in the county of Kent , oh Thursday , the 26 th April , 1860 , under the warrants of Lodge of Freedom ( No . 91 ) , and Lodge of Sympathy ( No . 709 ) , Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , P . M . and P . J . G . D . of England , W . M . ( pro tern . ) , it was resolved unanimouslthat a vote of thanks be entered on the

y minutes to Bro . Robert Spencer , P . M . of No . 21 , and Bro . William Hills , P . M . of No . 91 , in grateful acknowledgement for the unremitting zeal and eminent services they have rendered to Freemasonry in this borough , more especially to this Lodge of Instruction , and that the vote be fairly transcribed on vellum , framed and glazed , and hung in a conspicuous part of the lodge , to commemorate the circumstance and to perpetuate their names . John

James Corrist , Secretary . "—The above was mounted in a noble oak frame and glazed , and suitable brass Masonic ornaments on the frame . The brethren on this occasion gave an appropriate address to the worthy Past Masters , and x'resented each of them with a perfect copy of the same for their own homes , as a token of their regard , for as it must be well known it is too much the case that when a W . M . leaves his post be forgets there are very many of his junior brethrenwho are anxious to work up in the lodgerequire

, , their assistance and instruction . Bros . Spencer , P . M . and Hills , P . M ., have never neglected their obligation in this respect , but always have been constant attendants at the Lodge of Instruction , and always most willing to give to each aspiring brother every advice and support . After the address , our two worthy P . M ' s . returned thanks in a very feeling and fraternal manner .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BEADPOKD . —Lodge of Sope ( No . 379 ) . —Inauguration of the New Masonic Sail , Malcet Place .- —The regular monthly meeting oi this lodge took place at seven o ' clock , on Monday , July 22 nd , in the New Rooms , which were entirely filled by members and visitors . A more pleasing sight has seldom presented itself even in this prosperous lodge ; by the strenuous exertions of numerous workmen

and brethren , the rooms presented a most elegant appearance , although the elaborate decorations were not fully completed . This noble suite of rooms is situated in the centre of the town , are convenient of access from every point , and have been secured by a long lease from the ladies of the manor , on very favourable terms . The entrance is from Rawson-prace , and within a short distance from the rooms previously occupied in Duke-street . Great credit is due to the architect , Bro . W . Mawson , P . M . and Prov . G . Sup .

of Works , who has devoted his time and talents gratuitously to the completion of the plans and arrangements unanimously approved by the members of the lodge . Bro . Beanland is entitled also to great credit for his exertions , in the speedy completion of tbe builders' contract . Bro . James Richard is still engaged upon the paintings and decorations , in which he has displayed great zeal and taste . Bros . Thomas Hill , P . M ., W . Bollans , and C . Pratt have been associated in the furnishing department , and have been most

successful in carrying out the wishes of the committee deputed to superintend the works . The lodge-room carpet has been expressly manufactured of appropriate mosaic pattern , and is greatly admired ; in the east is a dais , the centre of which is occupied by

the W . M . s chair and pedestal ; and on each side are seven beautifully decorated stalls for tbe use of the P . M's ., which , with the Chaplain's lectern , have a very beautiful and imposing effect ; the north wall is adorned by the portrait of the M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , together with the twelve portraits of living P . M ' s ., being members of the lodge , arranged in order- of succession ; the whole arrangement presenting a tout ensemble of a most pleasing character . On the same floor is a noble refreshment-room , kitchen , store , cloak , and

committee rooms , the whole so arranged that seventy or eighty brethren can comfortably sit down to dinner , the whole of the cooking being done on the premises , rendering the lodge entirely independent of external assistance . Bro . James Lumb , W . M . presided , and was well supported by his officers , Bros . J . Gaunt , S . W . ; Geo . Snowden , J . W . ; Rev . Wm . Fearnsides , Chaplain ; Wm . Gath , acting P . M . ; Henry Smith , P . M ., as Secretary ; G . C . Tetley , S . D . ; James Pickard , J . D . ; Geo . Beanland , Treasurer ;

Geo . Coleman , I . G . ; I . J . Holmes , O . G- ; and James H . Buckley , Curator ; also Bros . Thomas Hill , W . Rogerson , C . H . Taylor , Henry Farrar , Win . Mawson , Wm . Long-field , and John Barraclough P . M ' s . Bros . A . Briggs , S . and C . Woodhead , W . Bottomley , E . C . Pearson , Wm . Bollans , J . Wilson , Ibbertson , Armitage , J . Holt , T . C . Hope , E . Harley Schaeppi , J . Little ; also W . ' S . King , and W . Bently , P . M ' s . 529 ; Morley , Fred Taylor , AV . M . and P . M ' s . ; J . Wafer , W . W . Holmes , John Walker senior , Lycias Barker , and S . Jackson , 543 ; Airedale , Baildon ; E . Robinson , 406 , Staley Bridge ; Henry Ward , 874 ; R . Milligan , and others . Great disappointment was felt at the absence of Bro . Dr . Fearnley , when a telegram was