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|krplPaMirkIn^tttuttaitim#kls, ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THB QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : H . R . HIGHNESS THE PKINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE P RINCESS or WALES . A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Governors ancl Subscribers of this Institution , will bo held at FREEMASONS' HALL , Great Queen Street , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on Saturday , the 9 th day of January 1330 , at Twelve o ' clock precisely , on the General Business of the Institution , to placo Candidates on tho Hat for the Election in April next , to declare the number of Girls then to be elected and to consider Notices of Motion , as under : NOTICES OF MOTION : — Upon recommendation of tho House Committee , by Bro . J . II . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . B ., Vice-Patron : — " That the Honse Committee be authorised to expend a sum not exceeding thirteen hundred pounds ( £ 1 , 300 ) in the erection of an Entrance lodge , a Carpenter ' s Cottage and tho extension of the front fencing along that part of the frontage of the ncwly-acquircd land facing the Common . " To add to Law LX , following Clause II . : — "In case a vacancy occurs from any cause before the uewly-cleoted children are received into tho School , tho next highest unsuccessful Candidate on the List may be . admitted at tho next Quarterly Court . " " That one additioual Girl be elected at the Quarterly General Court in April , thereby raising tho number of elected Girls in tho Institution to 237 . " F . It . W . HEDGES , Secretary . QFHCK—5 FREEMASONS' HALT ., GBEAI QUEEN STREET , LONDON , W . C . 2 nd January I 8 S 6 .
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THE NINETY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL , UNDER THE PRESIDENCY 01 ' General J . S . BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W . Provincial Grand Master Surrey , Will take place on WEDNESDAY , 19 tb MAY 1886 . The names of Brethren willing to servo as Stewards are earnestly solicited .
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_ R o "y A T " MASONICBENEVOLENTINSTITUTION roK AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , O K O YD O N . Grand Patron and President : HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PIUNCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THEAMIYERSARTFESTIVAL OP THIS INSTITUTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY , 24 TH FEBRUARY 1886 , AT FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , UPON WHICH OCCASION The Most Honourable the MARQUIS OF HERTFORD , R . W . SENIOR GRAND WARDEN , has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this Decision , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretai-y , who will gladly give any information required . It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion , owing to the large number of applicants and the few vacancies , Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations towards the funds of tho Institution , which arc much needed . ¦ TAMES TERRY , P . Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . 4 Freemasons' Hall London , W . C .
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BRO . J . A . COLLTNGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 105 G , would be pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Installation Meetings , & c , & c . Terms ' , with Testimonials and n ^ rnes of Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COLLIJTGS , 39 Harman Street , Kingsland Road , N . Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls , Soirees , & c .
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& J ) & M Mi , j (& ffl , m » l FASHIONABLE NEW LAWN GAME . REG-SSTERED AS THE ACT DIRECTS . FOR LADIES and GENTLEMEN •four or more players . Exercise ; healthful , varied , and amusing . Lawn 36 feet by 20 feet . Adapted for Garden Parties , & c . ; or for indoors , in Halls , Skating Rinks , & c . Orders received for Manufacturer by Mr . A . S . AEROWSMITH , 80 New Bond Street , London , WHERE A GAME IS OX VIEW . Illiberal . Discount allowed lor cash . REVISED RULES , 2 ND EDITJOM WITH DIAGRAM , SIKSTHMPS . Prices :- £ 5 15 s Od ; £ 4 5 a 0 d £ 2 10 B Od ; complete .
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THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBOBN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of tho LONDON CHATHAM and DOVES IUIITTAT , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS Tlio aj > j > oiii 4 uieiit « tlii-oiis-liourt so : ii-t-itiig-c < l ns to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , J^uMiedinners&IWctrbinc):JIBMahfttste. THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGK , No . 15 H , THE MORNINGTON LODGE , NO . 1672 , THB CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PERSEVERANCE LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS 41 THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES , The XGdison . Electric Light . TAKIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGrBIE .
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A Splendid Balance Sheet.
A SPLENDID BALANCE SHEET .
THE closing of the year is a time when business men apply themselves to the balancing up of their accounts ancl taking stock , so as to ascertain correctly the result of their past twelve months labour . In this respect
the body of Masons are most heartily to be congratulated upon the amount of benevolence they have been enabled collectively to bestow , the figures showing a vast and gratifying excess over that of the preceding year . Ifc may
be urged that this is in a measure to be accounted for by the steady increase in the number of Masonic Lodges ; yet , taking into consideration the wide-spread depression of trade , and the exceptional calls upon the purses of the
large-hearted during the past year , there remains ground for sincere and solid gratification in the tables which have just been mado at tho end of the financial period . A perusal of these tables , which we subjoin , will show that
whereas in the year 1 S 84 the total amount subscribed to the three Institutions was £ 48 , 823 17 s 7 d , last year ifc was swelled to £ 54 , 416 2 s 7 d ; giving an increase of £ 5 , 592 5 s . The Benevolent Institution continues to head the list , with
£ 21 , 374 7 s Id in 1885 , as against £ 19 , 901 7 s 8 d in tho preceding year : being an increase of £ 1 , 472 19 s 5 d . Probably this may be attributed to the exertions of the collector appointed by the Benevolent Institution , and may suggest to
the executive of the other Charities the desirabilily of a similar agency for the gathering in of contributions , of which they have not lately availed themselves . It is a matter of experience amongst charitable societies of every
class that the results are invariably more substantial when entrusted to the care of a duly accredited and paid official than when the duty of collection is relegated to the hands of honorary and comparatively inexperienced members of
the staff . It may , therefore , be not inopportune to point out to the heads of the Boys' and Girls' Schools that ifc would probably be useful to consider whether , by tho zealous and pertinacious applications of a collector , such as
he by whom the " Old People " are represented , a still greater amount of grist might not bo brought to tho mills of those Institutions than is afc present the case . With respect to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls a still greater advance is to be recorded , the increase in last year
over that of 1884 being no less than £ 1 , 840 Os Gd . The receipts for the year just ended were £ 16 , 768 19 s 6 d , as against £ 14 , 928 19 s in 1884 . More satisfactory than all is the increase to the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the totals of 1884 and 1885 being respectively £ 13 , 993 10 s lid and £ 16 , 272 16 s , or an advance
npon the preceding year of £ 2 , 2 / 9 5 s ld . Statistics aro proverbially " dry reading / ' but in these figures we opine that the brethren generally will take a vivid and satisfied
interest , showing as they do " how tho barometer" stands with respect to tlic robust activity that continues to bo dioplayod in all the ranks of Miifjonio lifo , The vast
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|krplPaMirkIn^tttuttaitim#kls, ST . JOHN'S HILL , BATTERSEA RISE , S . W . Chief Patroness : HER MAJESTY THB QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : H . R . HIGHNESS THE PKINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE P RINCESS or WALES . A QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the Governors ancl Subscribers of this Institution , will bo held at FREEMASONS' HALL , Great Queen Street , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on Saturday , the 9 th day of January 1330 , at Twelve o ' clock precisely , on the General Business of the Institution , to placo Candidates on tho Hat for the Election in April next , to declare the number of Girls then to be elected and to consider Notices of Motion , as under : NOTICES OF MOTION : — Upon recommendation of tho House Committee , by Bro . J . II . MATTHEWS , P . G . Std . B ., Vice-Patron : — " That the Honse Committee be authorised to expend a sum not exceeding thirteen hundred pounds ( £ 1 , 300 ) in the erection of an Entrance lodge , a Carpenter ' s Cottage and tho extension of the front fencing along that part of the frontage of the ncwly-acquircd land facing the Common . " To add to Law LX , following Clause II . : — "In case a vacancy occurs from any cause before the uewly-cleoted children are received into tho School , tho next highest unsuccessful Candidate on the List may be . admitted at tho next Quarterly Court . " " That one additioual Girl be elected at the Quarterly General Court in April , thereby raising tho number of elected Girls in tho Institution to 237 . " F . It . W . HEDGES , Secretary . QFHCK—5 FREEMASONS' HALT ., GBEAI QUEEN STREET , LONDON , W . C . 2 nd January I 8 S 6 .
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THE NINETY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL , UNDER THE PRESIDENCY 01 ' General J . S . BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W . Provincial Grand Master Surrey , Will take place on WEDNESDAY , 19 tb MAY 1886 . The names of Brethren willing to servo as Stewards are earnestly solicited .
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_ R o "y A T " MASONICBENEVOLENTINSTITUTION roK AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , O K O YD O N . Grand Patron and President : HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PIUNCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THEAMIYERSARTFESTIVAL OP THIS INSTITUTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY , 24 TH FEBRUARY 1886 , AT FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , UPON WHICH OCCASION The Most Honourable the MARQUIS OF HERTFORD , R . W . SENIOR GRAND WARDEN , has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this Decision , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretai-y , who will gladly give any information required . It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion , owing to the large number of applicants and the few vacancies , Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations towards the funds of tho Institution , which arc much needed . ¦ TAMES TERRY , P . Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . 4 Freemasons' Hall London , W . C .
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BRO . J . A . COLLTNGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 105 G , would be pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Installation Meetings , & c , & c . Terms ' , with Testimonials and n ^ rnes of Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COLLIJTGS , 39 Harman Street , Kingsland Road , N . Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls , Soirees , & c .
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& J ) & M Mi , j (& ffl , m » l FASHIONABLE NEW LAWN GAME . REG-SSTERED AS THE ACT DIRECTS . FOR LADIES and GENTLEMEN •four or more players . Exercise ; healthful , varied , and amusing . Lawn 36 feet by 20 feet . Adapted for Garden Parties , & c . ; or for indoors , in Halls , Skating Rinks , & c . Orders received for Manufacturer by Mr . A . S . AEROWSMITH , 80 New Bond Street , London , WHERE A GAME IS OX VIEW . Illiberal . Discount allowed lor cash . REVISED RULES , 2 ND EDITJOM WITH DIAGRAM , SIKSTHMPS . Prices :- £ 5 15 s Od ; £ 4 5 a 0 d £ 2 10 B Od ; complete .
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THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBOBN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of tho LONDON CHATHAM and DOVES IUIITTAT , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS Tlio aj > j > oiii 4 uieiit « tlii-oiis-liourt so : ii-t-itiig-c < l ns to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , J^uMiedinners&IWctrbinc):JIBMahfttste. THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGK , No . 15 H , THE MORNINGTON LODGE , NO . 1672 , THB CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PERSEVERANCE LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS 41 THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES , The XGdison . Electric Light . TAKIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGrBIE .
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A Splendid Balance Sheet.
A SPLENDID BALANCE SHEET .
THE closing of the year is a time when business men apply themselves to the balancing up of their accounts ancl taking stock , so as to ascertain correctly the result of their past twelve months labour . In this respect
the body of Masons are most heartily to be congratulated upon the amount of benevolence they have been enabled collectively to bestow , the figures showing a vast and gratifying excess over that of the preceding year . Ifc may
be urged that this is in a measure to be accounted for by the steady increase in the number of Masonic Lodges ; yet , taking into consideration the wide-spread depression of trade , and the exceptional calls upon the purses of the
large-hearted during the past year , there remains ground for sincere and solid gratification in the tables which have just been mado at tho end of the financial period . A perusal of these tables , which we subjoin , will show that
whereas in the year 1 S 84 the total amount subscribed to the three Institutions was £ 48 , 823 17 s 7 d , last year ifc was swelled to £ 54 , 416 2 s 7 d ; giving an increase of £ 5 , 592 5 s . The Benevolent Institution continues to head the list , with
£ 21 , 374 7 s Id in 1885 , as against £ 19 , 901 7 s 8 d in tho preceding year : being an increase of £ 1 , 472 19 s 5 d . Probably this may be attributed to the exertions of the collector appointed by the Benevolent Institution , and may suggest to
the executive of the other Charities the desirabilily of a similar agency for the gathering in of contributions , of which they have not lately availed themselves . It is a matter of experience amongst charitable societies of every
class that the results are invariably more substantial when entrusted to the care of a duly accredited and paid official than when the duty of collection is relegated to the hands of honorary and comparatively inexperienced members of
the staff . It may , therefore , be not inopportune to point out to the heads of the Boys' and Girls' Schools that ifc would probably be useful to consider whether , by tho zealous and pertinacious applications of a collector , such as
he by whom the " Old People " are represented , a still greater amount of grist might not bo brought to tho mills of those Institutions than is afc present the case . With respect to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls a still greater advance is to be recorded , the increase in last year
over that of 1884 being no less than £ 1 , 840 Os Gd . The receipts for the year just ended were £ 16 , 768 19 s 6 d , as against £ 14 , 928 19 s in 1884 . More satisfactory than all is the increase to the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , the totals of 1884 and 1885 being respectively £ 13 , 993 10 s lid and £ 16 , 272 16 s , or an advance
npon the preceding year of £ 2 , 2 / 9 5 s ld . Statistics aro proverbially " dry reading / ' but in these figures we opine that the brethren generally will take a vivid and satisfied
interest , showing as they do " how tho barometer" stands with respect to tlic robust activity that continues to bo dioplayod in all the ranks of Miifjonio lifo , The vast