Notices Of Meetings.

ascribed to the days of Athelstan the time Masonry became known in England , where it was patronised by all monarchs , with two or three exceptions . After the historical part , the lecturer began with the old Rituals , and traced them throngh their various changes to Bros . Preston and Hemmings . The lecture was listened to with great

interest , and all present expressed a wish that the lecturer might be induced to have the same printed , for the benefit of the Craft . Several brethren present invited Bro . Spiegel to their respective Lodges to deliver his interesting lecture . In two cases the invitation was accepted , and a cordial vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . Spiegel .

The installation meeting of the Richmond Lodge , No . 2032 , was held at the Station Hotel , Richmond , on Tuesday , Brother W . R . Phillips being installed as Worshipful Master . A full report of the proceedings will be published in onr next issue .

Heroism Rewarded.

HEROISM REWARDED .

We copy the following from our esteemed contemporary the Keystone , of Philadelphia : —

To the Editor of the Keys t one . DEAR SIE AND BROTHER , — On Monday evening , 29 th March , about forty gentlemen met at Bro . Donaldson ' s , Broad and Filbert streets , for the purpose of presenting silver watches to the five sailors of the steamship L rd Gough , who , under command of Second Officer

Roberts , rescued the Officers and crew of the American barque Cleopatra , on the 27 th of December last , in mid-ocean . The United States Government bad previously recognized the services of the noble fellows by presenting the Captain and Second Officer with gold chronometers , while each of fche crew received 25

dollars . Tbe Humnne Society of Massachusetts also added 15 dollars to each , and silver medals . Bro . Captain Hughes , of the steamship Lord Gough , in tbe course of his remarks said , These men are entitled to all the credit which has been given them , and more . But , my dear friends , their bravery

falls into insignificance when compared with the heroic conduct of the Captain of tbe wrecked barque , which , in my humble estimation , far surpasses the historic instances given by the gentleman who preceded me . Ifc was a sublime display of Christian faith and moral courage , which shonld be inscribed in letters of gold upon the title

page of history .-When we sighted the barque in distress , we instantly headed toward her . My request for volunteers was impulsively responded to , and immediate preparations were made to launch a boat . We hove-to when within a safe distance , bnt on looking toward the

wreck we discovered her crew in the act of removing fche signal of distress ! We were astounded , and for the moment our efforts were relaxed—but the word was quickly given , and the eager crew threw all their strength upon the oars . Tossed and buffeted by the angry

sea , the little boat reached the wreck in safety , rescued the fourteen survivors , and returned with her precious freight . After congratulations had passed , I asked the Captain fco explain his singular conduct in raising his flag .

We all believed that we wero doomed , and no human power could save us ! Therefore , to prevent any further sacrifice of human life , ive requested you to desist in your efforts , and to go your way and leave us to our fate . I noticed a tear trickling down the Captain ' s cheek as he concluded

fche peroration of the evening , while those who so loudly applauded were also visibly affected . A surprise was prepared for Firsfc Officer Bro . Routledge .

Toward the close of the proceedings , Bro . Samnel Sidebothara stepped to the front , and in the name of the assembled company presented that gentleman with a beautiful Masonic Mark , as a memento of his efforts in the rescue at sea .

It is worthy of remark that on this occasion discipline was so fatrelaxed that captain and crew broke bread together at tbe same table .

During the course of the evenin-., remarks were made by Bros . Senator Cooper , J . Fletcher Budd , Esq ., John Dornan , John Yard , Henry Taylor , " poet laureate , " and others , while a glee club and brass band enlivened tbe occasion witb appropriate selections . Truly and fraternally , W . B . REED .

A JUBILEE P UBLICATION ' . —The fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty ' s accession to tho throne is an event which will form one of fche memorable epochs in the history of the English nation . In connection with the celebration of the Jubilee Messrs . Cassell and Company announce the publication , in monthly parts , of "The Lifo and Times of Queen Victoria , " with a profusion of high-class

illus-. rations . Part I . of this important work will be ready on 25 th May . Each monthly part will contain sixty-four pages the size of The Quiver , with a handsome frontispiece . With the first part will be issued a large presentation plate , consisting of a beautiful engraving of the picture by Gourlay Steelle , E . S . A ., entitled "A Cottage Bedside at Osborne . "

Heroism Rewarded.

The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held on Saturday , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . W . Roebuck , Grand Sword Bearer , Vice-Patron of the Institution . The minntes having been read and confirmed , those of the House Committee were read for information ,

as also was the report ot the Audit t / ommittee . Four new petitions were taken into consideration , three of which were accepted , and the boys thereby rendered eligible for the October election , while the other was deferred . Four former pupils of the Institution were awarded grants of £ 5 each towards outfits , and the usual nominations were made

for the House and Finance and Audit Committees , as follows : —House Committee—Bros . Edgar Bowyer P . G . Standard Bearer , A . F . Godsou Deputy Provincial Grand Master Worcestershire , Henry W . Hunt , J . L . Mather , T . Hastings Miller , James Moon , J . Jovce Murray . William

Paas , F . W . Ramsay , M . D ., Dudley Rolls , Charles Saunders , M . D ., and Henry Venn . Finance and Audit Committee—Bros . C . E . Soppet , C . F . Hogard , W . Maple , T . Cubitt P . G . P .. T Griffiths . G . P . Gillard . G . Coooer .

H . S . Goodall , and S . Richardson , nominated by Bro . G . P . Britten ; and Bro . W . H . Saunders , nominated by Bro . S . H . Parkhouse . A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

The first meeting of the Board of Stewards in connection with the approaching . Festival of the Royal Ma . onic Institution for Boys was held ou Monday , at Freemasons '

Hall . Brother Edgar Bowyer P . G . Standard Bearer having been voted to the chair , the Officers of the Board were elected , the following brethren being appointed : — Lient .-Col . Hon . Sackville West P . G . W . President ; the

Kight Uon . tbe Lord Mayor , H . B . Marshall ( P . G . Treasurer ) , Edgar Bowyer ( P . G . Standard Bearer ) , and J . L . Mather Hon . Presidents ; A . F . Godson ( Deputy Provincial Grand Master Worcestershire ) , and A . M .

Broadley acting Presidents ; C . F . Hogard Honorary Treasurer , and F . Binckes ( Secretary of the Institution ) Honorary Secretary . It was determined that the Festival should take place at Brighton . The Stewards' fee having

been fixed at two guineas , and a Uommittee appointed to make the necessary musical arrangements , the proceedings terminated with the usual vote to the Chairman . The next meeting of the Board will be held at Freemasons ' Hall on Monday , the 7 th June .

The installation meeting of the Abbey Lodge , Westminster , No . 2030 , will be held at the Town Hall ,

Westminster , on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at four o ' clock , when Bro . F . Seager Hunt will be installed as Worshipful Master . There are four candidates for passing and two for initiation coming forward at the meeting , so that a busy day may be expected .

The Dover Freemasons are having a Masonic temple erected near the General Post Office . The object is to enable the whole of the Lodges to meet under the same roof .

The Lewis Lodge of Instruction , No . 1185 , meets every Friday evening , from 7 " 30 till 9 . 30 , at the Fishmongers ' Arms Hotel , Wood Green , N .

We are sorry to see that one of the essentially " ladies ' day " in connection with Freemasonry is likely to be shorn this year of its attractiveness . At the first meeting of the Board of Stewards of the coming Mark Benevolent Fund Festival , held on Thursday , at 8 A Red Lion Squat e ,

it was decided to hold the Festival at tlie Holborn Restaurant , instead of at the Crystal Palace . The Stewards' fee was fixed at 42 s , and Wednesday , the 28 t _ a

July as the date of the Festival . Bro . Rev . A . H . Cummings was elected President of the Board , C . H . Driver Treasurer , and C . F . Matier Secretary .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London or Country by Bro . G-. A . HTJTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C Monuments erected . Valuations made .

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