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during the nine years of Bro . Binckes' secretaryship the number of boys had been increased from 70 to 118 . This being tlia case , it is felt that some suitable compliment should be paid to him by such a substantial testimonial for his earnestness and unflagging zeal , as shall hereafter be a permanent benefit to himself and family . By aresolution of the committee individual

• ubscriptions are limited to one guinea—those from lodges and chapters are unrestricted . A committee has been formed , with Bro . E . Cox , of 103 , Chancery Lane , as Hon . Sec . j

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOE BOYS . —OCTOBER ELECTION , 1871 . —The Votes aud Interests of the Governors and Subscribers are earnestly solicited on behalf of Earnest Lewis Railing , Aged 8 Years , Son of the late Bro . Thomas Railing , for many years connected with the "Essex Standard , " as Reporter , & c , who died , after a long illness , at the early age of

40 , on tbe 28 th January , 1 S 69 , leaving an invalid Widow and Eleven Children—nine Sons and two Daughters—six of whom are entirely dependent upon their eldest Brother for support . Bro . Railing was initiated into the Angel Lodge , No . 59 , ( now 51 ) , Colchester , in 1853 , and was a Subscribing Member up to the time of his decease . The Application is strongly

recommended by Bros , tho R . W . R . J . Bagshaw , Provincial Grand Master for Essex ; Andrew Meggy , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Essex ; V . W . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Prov . G . Chap of England Rev . E . I . Lockwood , D . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk . Proxies may be sent to Mrs . Railing , Military Road , Colchester .

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOE GIBLS , OCXOBEB ELECTION , 1871 . —The votes of the brethren are solicited on behalf of Mary Ann Line , aged 10 years . The lather of the candidate , Bro . Thomas Line , who for some years kept the Chequers Hotel , "Oxbridge , was initiated iuthe Royal Union Lodge , No . 3 S 2 , on the 23 d . Jan ., 1861 , and continued a subscribing member to the time

of his decease , which occurred on the 23 rd January , 1871- He died suddenly , leaving bis widow in very straitened circumstances with four children . The case is strongly recommended by a large number of influential Masons of the Province , and proxies will he thankfully received by Bros . J . Jaquin , W . M . 3 S 2 ; W . Coomhes , P . M ., Hon . Sec 389 ; and G . H . Wools , 3 S 2 .

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION EOE BOYS . —Your votes and iuterest are respectfully solicited on behalf of Walter Ellis ( second application ) , son of the late Bro . George Ellis , an engineer , for many years and until his death , a resident of Constantinople . He was initiated in the Oriental Lodge , No . 6 S 7 ( thee No . 9 S 8 ) on the 3 rd February , 1860 , and continued a subscrbime-ng mi

ber until iiis death on the 14 th of October , 1 S 67 , leaving a widow and four children totally unprovided for . The kind assistance of subscribers and donors is more urgently requested , owing to the exceptional circumstances of this case . There are no relations or friends connected with the candidate in this country , and he would be unrepresented but for the kindness of

a few Bethren who have generously volunteered their aid . A otes for the Girls' School will be thankfully received , as they can be made available for this case by exchange . The case is strongly recommended by Bros . Hyde Clarke , P . D . D . G . M ., for Turkey and Egypt , late acting D . G . M ., 32 , St . George's-square , S . W . ; and by JBros . George Lawric , P . D . Dist G . M ., Turkey ,

Constantino A . Theodoridi , Georgo Baker , James Baylis , John T . Brown , Charles A . Cookson , Charles Hamson . James Heywood and Thomas Todd , all of Constantinople . Proxies will he thankully received by Bro . Richard Spencer , 26 , Great Queen-s treet .

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Brother Richard Spencer informs us the reprint of the 1722 , 1723 , 1726 , 1730 editions of " The Old Constitutions belonging to the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of England and Ireland ; " edited by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Cox P . G . Chaplain , & c , illustrated with two facsimile Frontispieces by the Woodbury process , and other cuts , is uow in course of delivery to the subscribers , aud can he obtained at the Masonic Depot , 26 , Great Queen Street , W . C .

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WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1 , 297 ) . —On Saturday 9 thinst ., an emergency meeting of this lodge was held . At the time stated in the summons , the W . M ., Bro . George Clements , took his seat and opened the lodge . Ho was supported bv Bros . J . W . Terrey , S . W .,- J . K . Stead , J . W . ; H . G . Warren , Treas . ; E . C . Massey , Sec ; J . Allen , Dir . of Cers . ; W . Kindon , I . G . ; W . GKentStewardWatsonPMand BrosHDSteadJ-M

. , ; , .., . . . , . C . Stretch , J . Robinson , A . W . Stead , and Vorr ' mg . The visitors were Bros . W . Gouid , of the Southern Star Lodge , 1 , 158 , and Ackworth , M . D ., of the Prosperity Lodge , 65 . The lodge being opened iu due form , and with solemn prayer , the ballot was takeu for the initiation of Mr . T . Samuel C . Horsfield , of Walworth Road , which , proving unanimous in 'the favour of his admission , he was questioned , prepared , and admitted into

the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry , according to the established custom of the Order ; with which ceremony he seemed properly impressed . Another gentleman , whose name was on the list , did not put iu an appearance . Bros . John Robinson and Jonas B . Hewitt , candidates for the ceremony of passing , were then introduced , and after answering the usual questions , retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degreewhen those brethren were admittedand

, , received the benefits of the second step . Bro . H . G . Warren , P . M ., and Treasurer of tbe lodge , and Past G . S ., then assumed , the chair , and iu an impressive manner raised Bros . D . Stead , Henry Stead , P . W . Stead , and James McGaul Stretch . Bro . Warren's manner of performing this interesting and very impressive ceremony commanded very deservedly much applause .

It was the theme of general admiration , especially the traditional history , in which it should be stated Ilro . Warren excels . After the lodge was closed , and some routine business disposed of , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . THE SOUTHEUN STAB LODGE ( NO . 1 , 15 S ) . —On Tuesday evening , the 20 th inst ., the first meeting of tins numerous lodge siuce the recess was held at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth Road . Bro . H . TowersW . M . presidedand there were

, , present , Bros . Charles E . Thompson , S . W . ; Alfred Wright , J . W . ; Joseph Wright , S . D . ; Charles Wise , J . D . ; Lang , Tyler ; R . E . Clarke , P . M . ; H . Potter , Steward ; T . Pulsford , Sec . ; and H . Thompson , Treas . ; McDonald , Assist . See . ; and Founder , Hallam , Charles Beck , Dowsett , Blackwell , Higgens , Huddleston , Myers , Lee , T . A . Potter , Pinner , and Vigne . The visitors were Bros . Terry , of the Asaph Lodge , James Stevens

P . M ., of the Macdonald Lodge . The lodge having been opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last regular meeting in May , and also of an emergency meeting iu Juno were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the initiation of Mr . Pinner , which proved unanimous . Mr . Pinner was then regularly admitted . A sum of £ 2 2 s . was then voted to a distressed brother , aud a letter from a member of the lodge now residing in ChicagoIllinoiswas read . It was of a

, , very gratifying nature . The votes of the lodge for the Girls ' School were then ordered to be given to Bro . Thomas , P . M ., in favour of the candidate Pattison , After sonio other business tho lodge was closed iu the regular way , and tbe brethren adjourned to refreshment . Several Masonic and loyal toasts were riven and responded to , including " the M . W . G . M . the Marquis