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shape of a portion of Turkish Armenia , including Batoum , Ardahan , Bayazid , and Kars . Bulgaria is to be a principality , under the rule of a prince not connected Avith any of the principal reigning European families , and will have a port on the Egean Sea , but will not include Adrianople

and Salonica , though the boundary will run very close to them . Montenegro and Servia will have an accession of territory , but Bosnia and Herzegovina -will remain under Turkish rule , and Thcssaly and Epirus are to have a constition similar to the one granted to Crete in 1808 . Romnania

is not included in the treaty , as according to Russian ideas her vieAvs Avere too ambitious , and she desired to treat Avith Turkey as a sovereign and independent state . Turkey , therefore , is bidden to settle directly Avith the principality . However , Russia helps herself to the Dobrudscha , Avith a

view to exchanging it for Roumanian Bessarabia . The navigation of the Danube will remain as before , and so will the Straits , except that Russia demands the free passage of merchant vessels in time of Avar as well as in time of peace . Russia is to evacuate Roumelia in three months , and

Asiatic Turkey in six months , while her troops , to the number of 50 , 000 , -will continue to occupy Bulgaria for two years , or till a Bulgarian Militia has been formed . These , and some others , aro the main features of the treaty , and the question UOAV is , -will the other Great Powers , and

especially England and Austria-Hungary , accept it . There is already a talk of the latter taking possession , for the greater security of her own interests , of Bosnia and

Herzegovina , and it has been said that Russia means to remain at San Stefano so long as the British fleet is off Constantinople aud in the Dardanelles . Moreover , a constant floAv of reinforcements for tho Russian armies is

marching through Roumania , the reason assigned being tho terrible losses they had sustained in crossing the Balkans . All this does not bode well for the peace of Europe .

Tho ball of the New Concord Lodge took place on Monday last , and Avas throughout a complete success . Bro . T . J . Cusworth , the W . M ., acted as President , and after the supper , proposed the few toasts usual on such occasions . Bro . Gallant , the Vice-President , called on tho party to

drink to the health of Bro . Cusworth , recounting , in a neat little speech , his Avork in connection Avith the Lodge , and his exertions to make the present evening ' s entertainment pass off pleasantly . The lonst was enthusiastically honoured , and briefly acknowledged . The name of Bro . A . L .

Faucquez was coupled Avith tho health of the ladies , and AVC hope that the fairer section of the party wei-c satisfied Avith his reply , we can testify that the sterner sex Avere entirely so . Dancing was renewed , and the remainder of the programme gone through most enjoyably . We Avere pleased to greet

our esteemed Bro . Adams , AVIIO was present during the first few dances , in order to get the music up to his advanced standard . We think , judging from the experience of Monday last , that Bro . Adams ' s fifty years' apprenticeship in this branch of the art has culminated in efficiency , aud

AVC hope that he may be seen at the head of his band for many years to come . There Avas one matter Ave much regretted , and , indeed , so did all present . We refer to the

absence of the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Mam , Avho , through a severe domestic affliction , Avas unable to take part in the evening ' s proceedings . We tender him onr sincere condolence .

On Wednesday evening , 7 otli inst ., the Fifteen Sections will be worked by Bro ' Thcmas Poore P . M . 720 . The chair -will be taken at Li for 7 p . m . precisely , at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W ., Bro . James Stevens ' P . M . 720 , 1210 , 1426 , Worshipful Muster . Brethren are respectfully invited to attend .

General Committee Of The Boys' School.

GENERAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOYS ' SCHOOL .

Tins Committee- sat , on Saturday Lu ? t , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Sigisiuiiiid Rosenthal in the chair . The other brethren who attended were Bros . Geo . . 1 . llmv , James Winter , i-i . Rawson , L . Rnf , J . J . Berry , llayiiham W . Stewart , John Boyd , I ' ercival Sanford , W . F . C . Moutiie , Win . Roebuck , A . Din-rant , Donald 51 . Dowar , Hyde Pinion ,

J . G . Chancellor . Hen . W . Hunt , J . W . Doscll , H . Massey , W . Maple and F . Binckes . In answer to Bro . It . W . Stewart , Bro . Binckes said that cu the 1 st of January this year the balance to the credit of the Koval Masonic Institution for Boys at Messrs , Willis , I ' ercival and Co . ' * Bank was £ 2 . 750 IPs del . £ 1 , 2-19 L ' a 1 ( M bad siucc beeu

General Committee Of The Boys' School.

paid to the bank from tho office , and £ 15 5 s direct to the bank , and dividends amounting to £ 1-18 2 s fid , or a total snm of £ 1 , 172 9 s 8 d . Against this sum wero to bo placed cheques drawn on the bank amounting to £ 2 , GSO 19 s 4 d , which left a balance on geueral account of £ 1 , 491 10 s 4 d , and on sustentation account £ 7-1- lfis 4 d . The real balance thereforo which the bank owed tho Institution was £ 1 , 566

6 s 8 d . Arrangements wonld bo mado for keeping tho Institution's account at tho Bloomsbmy Branch of tho London and Westminster Hank , whero Grand Lodgo and Grand Chapter , tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls had also opened accounts . A resolution was then passed , on tho motion of Bro . Raynham Stewart seconded by Bro . j . J . Berry , for

taking the account of this Institution to tho London and Westminster Rank . Ou tho motion , of Bro . W . Roebuck seconded by Bro . R . W . Stewart , tho salary of Miss Hall , tho matron , was raised from £ 100 to £ 130 , and that of Mr . Brocklehnrst , tho second assistant master , from £ 70 to £ 80 ; after which some petitions were received , and somo outfits granted . Bro . Binckes having informed tho brethren that the health of the School was good , the Committeo separated .

United Grand Lodge Of England

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND

THE regular Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England was held on Wednesday last , at Freemasons' Hall , W . C . Tho M . W . tho Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon presided , and was supported by Lord Skelmcrsdale D . G . M ., F . B . Alston S . G . W ., Lord Tcnterden J . G . W ., Capt . Philips S . G . D ., E . J . Morris J . G . D . Tho usual preliminaries were disposed of , aud tho M . W . tho acting Grand Master withdrew Article Ko . 3 of the agenda paper .

With reference to Article 4 , lie said that ho had to report to Grand Lodgo tho result of tho deliberation of tho Committee appointed at tho last Communication . Without recounting the arguments , ho said they had arrived at the conclusion to submit four resolutions , and ho now had tho pleasuro of enumerating them : First , deeply to regret tho steps which the Grand Orient had felt it necessary to take , by

eliminating tho G . A . O . T . U . from their servico ; second , that this Grand Lodge , while anxious to receive foreign members in tho same spirit as heretofore , could not recogniso as true brethren any person admitted in a Lodgo denying or ignoring a belief in the G . A . O . T . U . ; third , that any visitor desiring to enter a Lodgo under tho English . Constitution , that the Master should exact tho production of his

certificate , or that he should bo properly vouched for , and distinctly pledgo his belief in the fundamental principle of our Constitution , viz ., belief in tho Great Architect of the Universe ; fourth , that these resolutions bo sent to the Masters of all Lodges holding under "Warrant from the Grand Lodgo of England . These resolutions proved most acceptable , and Bro . H . Greene moved , as a

rider , that Worshipful Masters should bo requested to read tho resolutions in open Lodgo . The M . W . G . M . agreeing with this rider , was perfectly willing to add it to the original motion , which bein " formally put , was unanimously carried , amidst vociferous cheering . The election of Grand Master for the ensuing year was the next business before Grand Lodge , and ou tho proposition of Bro . A . B .

Cooke , Dep . M . 259 , seconded by Bro . I ! . F . Gould P . M . 92 , H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales was elected with acclamation . Tho W . Bro . Thomas Fenn P . G . D ., acting Grand Director of Ceremonies , then proclaimed the M . W . G . M . in the usual form . The Earl of Carnarvon , in referring to the election of a Grand Treasurer said , that ho felt that ho should be best consulting the

interest of the Craft by postponing tho election until the next Communication , and , for the further information of the brethren , he begged to propose that a Committee bo formed for the purposo of inquiring into tho finances of the Grand Lodge of England , and the duties of tho Grand Treasurer , and Avonld submit that such Committeo should be composed of tho Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., the G . Rcc , the

Presidents ot the Hoard ot General Purposes , tho Lodge of Bonevo . lonco , and tho Colonial Board , with the additional names of Bros . John Havers , F . A . Philbrick Q . C ., and Gibson , which recommendation was carried « eiii con . It Avas further stated that the monies in tho hands of Messrs . Willis , I ' ercival and Co . wore , on behalf of Grand Lodge account , £ 3 , 513 ; Grand Chapter , £ 388 ; the

Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ l , 5 G 6 ; tho Royal Masonic Bene . volont Institution , £ 3 , 9 S 0 ; and tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , £ 777 . But it was explained that the last named had a loan of £ 1 , 000 , and consequently would claim a set off , hence there would be no loss to that Institution . It was also mentioned that an order had been given to invest £ 3 , 000 on behalf of the R . M . B . I ., and this order

we arc in a position to state had been carried out , the claim in tho case of tho Benevolent Institution is thereb y reduced to £ 9 S 0 . Tho Deputy Grand Master stated that ho had received a letter from a member of his Province , sympathising with the Institutions , and suggesting tho formation of a special fund to cover any loss which might arise , and promising tho munificent sum of £ 200 towards tho

same . Lord Skolmersdale said that it would be a pity not to make public tho name of so good a brother , aud a 3 ho had the permission of the Pro G . M . ho would do so . The brother who had thus come forward was William Harrison , P . S . G . W . of East Lancashire ; this announcement was received with rounds of applause . Tho report of tho Lodgo of Bonovoleiico was now read , and grants amounting

to £ 250 were confirmed . Tho Report of the Board of General Pur . pose :-- , Grain ! Lodge Accounts , and the Auditors' Report wero received and adopted . Tho adjourned debate on the reconstruction of tho Board of Benevolence was opened by Bro . J . B . Motic-kton I ' . B . G . B . whose remarks were met with such disfavour , and cries of agreed and

vote , that little else could be hoard . Bro . Binckes followed , and the result was that the report was rejected by an overwhelming majority . The erasure of Lodge 2 so . 1051 was allowed , and tho appeal of the Secretary thereof dismissed . Tho application from Lodgo No . 20 ? was rejected , after which Grand L , odge was closed , at 0 , 15 .