Installation Meetings, &C.

that on some future occasion he would make a speech iu reply to the toasfc of his health , " should time permit . " But as tho hours were advancing , he would now content himself with thanking them most heartily for the kind manner in whioh they had received the toast . Other toasts followed ; eventually fche Tyler closed the proceedings in a befitting manner .

HOLIOWAT ' S OiimrsifT AJTD Puts . —Diseases of the mosfc formidable anti chronic characters have been cured by Holloway ' s remedies . Ulcerations which havo proved themselves incurable by any other known means hnve healed kindly under the purifying and regenerating influence of this excellent Ointment . Sprains , stiff joints , contracted muscles , and glandular swellings can be most safely and effectually healed by Holloway ' s Ointment and Pills , which can clo no harm under any circumstances . Neither of these medicaments has anything deleterious in its composition ; both are essentially purifying and strengthening in their nature . The combined power of these noble remedies enables them successfully to cope with most descriptions of impurities , and to cure , or at least relieve , most varieties of diseases .

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Instiuttton met on the 11 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bro . Ray nham W . Stewart in the chair , Bros . J . Newton , John Bulmer , W . J . Murlis ,

C . A . Cottebrune , James Brett , W . H . Goodall , T . W . C . Bush , Charles Atkins , Henry Moore , R . P . Tate , C . J . Perceval , J . H . Sillitoe , G . L . Moore , and B . B . Harding . The deaths were reported of two annuitants—one male and one female . A vote of thanks to the House Committee of

the Boys School was passed , on the motion of Bro . Murlis , for allowing the Boys' Band to attend at Croydon at the recent visit of the Stewards to the Institution . The report

of the Finance Committee was submitted , showing fche following balances in favour of the various funds—Male Fund £ 1 , 359 6 s 4 d , Widows' Fund £ 1 , 604 14 s 3 d , and Sustentafcion Fund £ 59 16 s 4 d . A letter was read from the Grand

Secretary , enclosing a letter from a former annuitant , addressed to the Grand Master , praying for his Royal Highness ' s influence with the Committee to get the annuity restored , and which appeal had been forwarded to the Grand Secretary . The Chairman explained that the

brother , -whose letter was before them , had , upon being convicted and imprisoned for a month for pawning Masonic jewels , which were entrusted to him as Tyler of a Lodge , been erased from the list of annuitants , ancl that there were other matters against him besides , in the face of large

benefits received by him and his family from Grand Lodge and * the Masonic Institutions . Under these circumstances , the Committee declined to re-open the question . The Secretary said with regard to a Steward who was reported

for not paying in £ 40 he had collected , that he had been in communication with that brother ' s Province , and there was a well-grounded expectation that the money would be paid forthwith . Three petitions ( one brother and two widows ) were considered and approved .

On and after Monday , the 16 th inst ., the future meetings of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instrnction , No . 1507 , will be held at the old quarters , " The Moorgate , " 15 Finsbury Pavement , E . C . A cordial welcome is given at all times to visitors .

The fourteenth Annual Fete in aid of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage was held on the 5 th inst ,, at the Crystal Palace , over 35 , 000 visitors being present . The admirable arrangements were under the direction of Chief Superintendent Vernon , in the absence of Brother Superintendent T . Bufcfc , who , in consequence of an

accident , was unable to be present . The attractions of the Palace were dul y appreciated , and 200 children of the Orphanage were regaled with a substantial dinner and dessert , free tickets being provided for all the amusements . Tho chief attraction was the athletic sportswhere thousands watched tbe contests . Brothers

, Sherlock aud Fisher were the judges , Bro . Cutbush handicapper , and Bro . Giles starter . Mrs . Howard Vincent presented the prizes . Ihe men were addressed in a very pertinent speech by Bro . Howard Vincent , whose remarks were supplemented by Bro . Sir John Bennett .

thirteen bauds of the various divisions , including tho City of London , discoursed sweet melody . Among those present were Bro . Lieut . -Colonel Labalmondiere , Bros . Superintendents Hamblin , ¦ Draper , Green , Lucas , Worrells , Brennan , Harriss , Digby , & c .

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PR ANCING . -To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . iarKo atl ? - JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach inst ™ r gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or Pritrot ? ' ° ° trough every fashionable "ball-claaco in a fow easy lessons , nvate lessons any hour . Morning ancl evening classo * PKOSt'ECTUS OS APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , 0 XF 0 EB STREET , W . BBO . JAcqcrEs Wys-jrAxir wra , BE HAPPI * TO TAKE inn MAWAGWIEXT OF MASOHIO BALIS . FIRST-CLASS BAJTDS PBOVIW ! B .

Are You A Mason ?

ARE YOU A MASON ?

T ^ HE Rev . Mr . Magill , rector of St , Paul ' s church , Peru , Illinois , J- being asked the above question by a lady , responded as follows : I am one of the band Who will faithfully stand In the bonds of affection and lovo ; I have knocked at the door , Once wretched and poor , And there for admission I strove .

By the help of a friend , Who assistance did lend , I succeeded an entrance to gain , Was received in the West , By command from tho East , But not without feeling some pain .

Here my conscience was taught , With a moral quite fraught , With sentiments holy and trne ; Then onward I travelled . To see it unravelled , What Hiram intended to do .

Very soon to the East I made known my request , And " light" by command did attend , When , lo ! I perceived , In due form revealed ; A Master , and Brother , and Friend ,

Thus far I have stated , And simply related , What happened when I was made free , But I ' vo " passed " since then , And was " raised " tip again , To a sublime and ancient degree .

Then onward I marched , Thafc I might be " Arch'd . " And to find out those treasures long lost , * When , behold a bright flame , From tbe midsfc of which came A voice which my ears did accost .

Through the " vails I then went , And succeeded at length The " Sanctum Sanctorum" to find ; By the " Signet" I gained , And quickly obtained , Employment which suited my mind .

In the depths I then wrought , And most carefully sought , For treasures so long hidden there ; And by labour and toil , I discovered rich spoil ,

Which was kept by the craft with due care . Having thus far arrived , I further contrived , Among valiant Knights to appear j And as Pilgrim and Knight , I stood ready to fight , No recreant foo did I fear .

For the widow distressed There ' s a word in my breast , For tho helpless aud orphan I fe § l ; And my sword I could draw , To maintain the pure law , Which the duty of Masons reveal .

Thus havo I revealed ( Yet wisely concealed ) , What tho " free and accepted " well know ; I am one of the band , Who will faithfully stand , As a brother , wherever I go .

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EDUCATION . - HAMBURG . Bro . JOHN A . HEECK , 9 Bunclesstrasse , HAMBURG , Is prepared to receive into his Family TWO OR THREE ENGLISH YOUTHS AS BOARDERS , During the time they attend School in this City . CAREFUL SUPERVISION , KIND TREATMENT , BEST BODILY & MENTAL CARE . High . Beferences in England and Hamburg . IFIROSIPIECTTJ - S IF IK IE IE

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Crown Svo , prico 2 s Gd , cloth lettered . Ittftattiftj ® f f tewjjlv § itmt mi fflmmmu . By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . " May be read with advantage by the whole Craft . "—Sunday Times . " Grand Lodge should at once set to work to secure tho desired uniformity . " —Sheffield Post . " The subject is ably argued by tho author . "—Western Daily Mercury . " U-reful and valuable in the highest degree . "—Exeter Gazette . " Will havo a , material effect on the future of JIasonic Ritual . "—South Western Star . " The author adduces many variations in the language used bv different Preceptors . "— Car ' s Monthly Legal Circular . " Ought to be inthe hands of every llason . "— -Northampton Guardian . Sent , by post , ou receipt of stamps , by tho Author , Bro . JAMES STEVENS , 112 High-street , Clapham , S . W . , * or by Bro . W . VV . MORGAN , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , Loudon , N .