The Girls' School Election.

civil engineer . Both parents of this child are living . No . 18 , Valoutina Maud Cook , is the daughter of a member of Nos . 1170 and 992 , to which Lodges i-. p has subscribed for ciolit years . The mother of the

child is dead , and there are tAvo children dopenden' - on tlie father . No . 20 , Laura Lendrim , is th- ' daughter of a Qr .-Master Sergeant of the Boy ;; I

Engineers , who for seventeen years . subscribed to Lodges No . 184 and 1714 . He died in November 1891 . Tbe mother has three children dependent on

her . The late Bro . Lendrim Avas a prominent figure tit Masonic functions in the Province of Survey , nnd 1 General BroAvnrigg , who dearly liked to see the Military element represented , invariably gave him a cordial greeting . We arc pleased to add that the

Masonic Charities Association of the Province have promised to support this case at the election . No . 21 , Esther T . Archer , will doubtless have the support of tho brethren of thc Western Division of Lancashire . Pier father subscribed

for iourteen years to No . 12 uG , ot winch Lodge he Avas a Past Master . Both parents arc dead , and there are four other children dependent . No . 22 , Emily CaudAA'cll , hails from Lincolnshire . Her father Avas a subscribing member for upwards of 16 years to Nos . 1447 and 985 . He died in May 1891 , ' leaving

bis Avidow with six children . No . 23 , Dorothea Margaret Prideaux , is accredited to Somersetshire . Her father , a physician and surgeon , subscribed to Lodges 261 and 1966 for upwards of five years . He died in ; September 1892 , leaving his AvidowAvith eight children j dependent . No . 24 , Florenco Milner , is another can- ;

chelate from West Lancashire . Her lather Avas a P . M . j of 178 , and also belonged to No . 2269 ; he is credited j Avith a membership of 19 years . In this case also there are eight children dependent on the mother . No . 25 , Ethel Eose L . Kemp , is the daughter of Bro . C . L . Kemp , of tho Wickham Lodge , No . 1924 .

At the time of his death—in October 1884—ho was W . M . elect of his Lodge . His AvidoAV has tAvo children dependent on her . No . 26 , Edith Mary Lloyd , is j also dependent on hor mother , who has two } other children to support . Bro . Lloyd Avas a mem- j ber of No . 1743 , and at the time of his death j had subscribed for 3 . 1 years . He Avas a

subscriber to tlie Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; No . 27 , Viola F . Poach , is the daughter of a member of the Buckingham Lodge , No . 591 , He subscribed for 44 ; years , and died in March 1892 , leaving his widoAV with two children . He Avas a Life Subscriber to the Boys' School . No . 28 , Mary Adelaide Norbury ,

seeks the suffrages of the London brethren . Her father Avas a member of the Caxton , No . 1853 . Tbe mother is left Avith five children dependent on her . No . 29 , Nellie EoseAvarne , is accredited to Cornwall . Her father subscribed for nearly 10 years to the True and Faithful Lodge , No . 318 , wherein he had risen to the office of Senior Warden . He died in 1892 , and

left his widow with five children to provide for . No . 30 , Evelyn Louise Undenvood , comes forward from Worcestershire . Her father subscribed to Lodges 1204 ( herein he was a Past Master ) and 280 , where he is credited Avith 15- ] - years subscriptions . He Avas a Life Subscriber to the Girls , and had served

a Stewardship for the Boys . In this case' again there are five children dependent on the AvidoAved mother . As wo said in our opening remarks , AVC anticipate a sharp contest . With one exception the course will be an onen one to all thc contestants , and Ave expect

to see some good generalship displayed by thoso brethren AVIIO undertake the responsibility of the election on behalf of their respective districts .

Bro . W . H . Waterman was recently installed as Worshipfnl Master of tbe Eastern Star Lodge , No . 95 , held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall Street , E . C .

Some Masonic Observations.

SOME MASONIC OBSERVATIONS .

// // Ili ' -hanl Yiiu . r . Committee on Masonic Corn'spnnYcncr for tin' ( inunl Losli / e of Pciut ^ dcania . LANDMARK ? .

rjpO cemmuno with oar brethren ou tcoso questions E wjiieh aro of common interest to the Fraternity ot luecniasjns demands an unreserved devotion to the landmarks , usages and customs of Masonry . More than this , it requires an unalterable faith iu their origin and indestructible character . And again it invites obedience to

conscientious antl courageous maintenance of their unimpaired integrity . As the watchmen on the towers of tho fortress are to bo keenly awake for all approaching danger , so thoso who iiro entrusted with the performance of tho obligation to

sound the alarm of every subtle , insidious , or concealed attempt to endanger the stability and integrity , tho eternal principles , and the perpetuity of the landmarks of Masonry , should not fail to comply with tho demands of this obligation .

The wisdom of our teachings—that usage as formulated into custom , and custom established as a landmark—protects , liko tho Ark of thc Covenant is protected , by the

sword of defence . At tlio ' East of Eden tho , cherubim , and a { laming swovd which turned every way , guarded eternal truth . This defence at our East protects our landmarks , and checks ancl defeats thc entrance of the stranger within

our portals . Let ns consider the true meaning of this symbolism . We will be moro thoroughly enabled to perform our duties when we master the lesson thus taught us . Ifc is to be feared that some sincere Masons , who have nofc devoted time to consider the subject , mig ht , doubt as

to tho ancient authority for tho landmarks . This is not an unreasonable supposition . It is likely that casual and imperfect reflections , caused by sporadic attempts to comprehend whafc Freemasonry means , and is , and was , and must ever be , fail in throwing light on fche esoteric history of our Craft .

Tho syinbology aud tho traditions of Masonry are its only reliable records . Unwritten they aro , yes , and must be . The study , thc analytical , close and serious investigation of the meaning and teachings of the symbols will develop

to tho intelligent and thoughtful Mason a wonderful insight into thc very spirit of tho mysteries which lie in these symbols aud the work that must come directly out of them . A Lodge of Freemasons , lawfully warranted ancl duly constituted , opened , tyled , and closed , must , of

undeniable and absolute necessity , work by the teachings of these symbols . If nofc , it is not a Lodge of Freemasons . One test to be applied to the meaning of these teachings is the traditions that aid their interpretation . Hence , in brief , dear brethren , we venture to express otxr

earnest desire that the landmarks and symbology and traditions of our Graft should be studied . For ifc does seem to ns that without their full comprehension Freemasonry cannot bo understood . If it is nofc in itself so

impressed on the Masonic mind ifc cannot be maintained in its integrity . Impaired iu ever so little , here and there , it is open to destruction , as the banks of the river are washed away aftor the first insignificant flow of the trickling water , unheeded , because , if observed , ifc is deemed

harmless . It cannot fail to be recognised as true that much of fche novelty that now and then is sought to be injected into Masonry is the result of inconsiderate zeal . Why not add to , or change , present regulations ? The progress of

social desires suggests them ; why not yield to these p lausible suggestions ? What harm is there to como out of so plain a proposition ? Ah , dear brethren , this may bo well unobjectionable in ephemeral profane societies , bufc in Masonry ifc is impossible .

When a novelty , something modern , a departure from usace and custom , is presented , the inquiry should be promptly made , is this contrary to Masonic rale ? Is it permissible under Masonic regulations ? Is ifc authorised by any Masonic authority ? If not , then ifc is unlawful .

To formulate a positive and perfect answer to all such queries , it may be that , in Freemasonry , what is not permitted is prohibited . This is safe and conservative . It suggests a proposition that is self-evident . That which is