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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . — : o : — Patron and President : Hrs R OYAL H IOHNESS T HE P RINCE or W ALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE IMimSABY FESTITAI OV THIS INSTITUTION WILL TAKE ILA . CE ON TUESDAY , 26 TH FEBRUARY 1884 , AT FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , UPON WHICH OCCASION JOHN DERBY ALLCROFT , Esq . V . W . GRAND TREASURER , VICE-PATRON AND TREASURER OF THE INSTITUTION , has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding . He will be supported by a Board of Stewards of which W . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C ., is tho President , ancl W . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , Grand Standard Bearer , is the Treasurer . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept tho Office of Steward upon this occa sion , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give any information required . It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations towards the funds of the Institution , owing to the large number of Candidates seeking admission , and the few vacancies . JAMES TERRY , PJ > rov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts Secretary . ¦ i Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .

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PORTRAITS ! PORTRAITS ! PORTRAITS Brother H . 0 . TURNER , J ? h . otoaraplie : r , 14 PENTONVILLE ROAD ( Seven doors from the Angel ) H . C . T . is prepared to execute photographs of Craftsmen , & c , at tbe following low scale of charges : — Cartes de Visite , full length or three-quarters , 13 for 4 s 6 d . Cabinets , do . do . do . 12 for 12 s . HIGH CXJJLSS WO : R : K : oisrx . nr .

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THE IMPERIAL HOTEL , HOLBOEN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINCS of the Los-DOS' CHATHAM and DOVBB RAILWAY , but distinct from the Viaduct Hotel , THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON . HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS . The appointments throupliout so arranged as to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS , ^ Public ^ Dinners ti ' ^ M ' tWnx ^ JBzeahfasfs . THE CRUSADEHS LODGE , NO . 1677 , ASD PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 , HOLD THEtB MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES , The Edison Electric Lisrit . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .

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HOLLY BUSH TAVERN , HAMPSTEAD ( Close to the Fire Station ) . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGB MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; BALLS and ASSEMBLIES ; PAB . 0 CHIAL DINNERS j BIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The members of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , havo held their meetings at this establishment for many years . 3 Tti . ll particulars and Tariff on application to C . M . FROUD , Proprietor .

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THE BOLTON HOTEL , DUKE ROAD , CHISWICK , A few Minntes from three Bailway Stations—tho Chiswick and Hammorsmith on tho North London ; the Chiswick , on the South Western ; and the Metropolitan , Tnrnham Green . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , Ac . The Chiswick Lodge holds its Meetings hero . " The ' Bolton' is a cosy and very pleasant home . " —Vide Masonic Press . Tariff and particulars promptly supplied . THOMAS WRIGHT , Proprietor .

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PAUL & BURROWS , MANUFACTURERS OF SODA WATEE AND SELTZER WATER , LEMONADE AND GINGER BEER , GINGER ALE AND POTASH WATER , & c . & c . FIRST CLASS QUALITY ONLY WILSON and ENDELL STREETS . LONG ACRE , LONDON , W . C . ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS .

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Noiv Beady , Grown 8 vo , 96 pyp , Price One Shilling , Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps , OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY . Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDEKE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE , N . AND BY ORDER OP ALL BOOKSELLERS . Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied carriage free , at 10 / - per dozen .

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VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR MRS . JANE TRIBE , aged 63 , WIDOW of Brother George Honry Tribe , who was initiated 1888 in No . 60-1 , Lyttelton , New Zealand j joined No . 609 , Christchurch , New Zealand ; was first Worshipful Master of No . 1241 , Ross , Now Zealand ; subsequently District Grand Chaplain Westland ; and District Grand Treasnrer North Island , New Zealand . Votes thankfully received by Mr . C . BECKINGHAM , 415 Strand ; or by Bro . C . J . PERCEVAL ( V . P . ) , 8 Thurloe Place , S . W .

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SECOND APPLICATION , April 1884 . To the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . THE favonr of the VOTES and INTEREST of the Governors and Subscribers is earnestly solicited on behalf of LIONEL BLENKINSOP J . MANBY , AGED 9 YEARS . The Candidate's father , Bro . JOHK G . MASBY , was initiated in the Sincerity Lodgo , No . 292 , Liverpool , in 1859 , and on his removal to London joined Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 , and the Chapter , and continued to bo a subscribing member of the same until his death , whioh took place in January 1883 . He leaves a widow and four young children very inadequately provided for . Proxies will be thankfully received by the widow , Mrs . MANBY , Ashwiok Cottage , Oakhill , Bath .

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Twelfth Edition , post free , One Shilling . DR . WATTS on ASTHMA and BRONCHITIS . A Treatise on the only successful Method of Curing these Diseases . By ROBBBT G . TTS , M . D ., F . R . S . L ., F . C . S ., & o „ 6 Bulstrode-street , Cavendish-sq ., London , London : C . MITCHELL AND CO ., RedLion-cotirt , Fleet-street ; and Simpkin and Co ., Stationers' Hall-court

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BRO . R . HIRST engages to provide , at short notice , an efficient Band for Annual Banquets , Dinners , Excursions and Quadrille Parties . For terms apply to " R . Hirst , The Three Crowns , 237 Mile End Road , E . "

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Random Notes And Reflections.

RANDOM NOTES AND REFLECTIONS .

WE have a great deal of "jerry" building in these days , but who would have thought of finding a striking example of the scamping process as far back as the 14 th century ? and yet the fact is heyond dispute , if the authority of a London daily newspaper can be relied upon . Some strange revelations have been made lately at Peterborough Cathedral , where the work of demolition has been going on for some time . The matter has a peculiar interest for Freemasons , especially for those who link together the Guilds of workmen of earl y times with the Craft of the present day . If the connection be as close as somo contend it is , the disclosures made durins- certain

operations within the walls of that picturesque structure at the Northamptonshire city , will tend to damp the admiration for the ancient builders , -who are credited with being our Masonic progenitors .

— : o : — For some years past a few ugly cracks have been visible in the upper portion of the lantern of the central tower of the Cathedral , and about the close of the year 1882 their appearance created great alarm . Mr . Pearson , the architect caned

, was , m , and he recommended that a portion of the lantern should be taken down , and that the whole of the central tower and the two eastern piers should be reconstructed . His advice was too serious aud urgent