Freemasonry In India.

E . Comp . W . H . Fitze having been unanimously reelected D G . Treasurer , the following Officers wero appointed and invested for the current year , namely : Comps

Lt .-Col . G . B . Wolseley P . Z . Nos . 1210 and 1066 D . G . H . John Gannon P . Z . No . 552 - - D . G . J . H . M . Rnstomjee P . Z . ( elect ) No . 234 - - D . G . E . James W . Browne P . Z . No . 109 - - - D . G . N . Capt . W . B . Collins P . Z . No . 486 & P . Z . No . 1526 . D . G . Prin . Soj . Capt . John Deering P . Z . No . 391 - - D . G . 1 st Asst Soj . Serg .-Major W . H . A . Collins P . Z . No . 582 , and P . H . No . 1066 . • - D . G . 2 nd Asst . S .

W . Girling P . H . No . 486 D . G . Registrar . Major Fendall Currie P . Z . No . 552 - - D . G . Sword Bear . C . L . Girling P . Z . No . 1210 - - - D . G . Stan . „ W . Barry P . Z . No . 391 - - - D . G . Dir . of Cer . Geo . Alexander .... D . G . Janitor , District Grand Chapter was then closed .

The Prospects Of The Coming Season.

THE PROSPECTS OF THE COMING SEASON .

THURSDAY next being the 1 st of September , may be said to mark the commencement of the Masonic season of 1881-2 , and we therefore do not consider it out of place for us to pause a few moments to glance at the position of affairs . As regards the past " we think our

readers will agree that English Freemasons can look back with pleasure . The Order has maintained its position under the rule of the United Grand Lodge of England , indeed , has very considerably extended , and we think there is very little either in the proceedings themselves , or the

result thereof , which calls for regret or feelings of dissatisfaction . It has become the rule of Grand Lodge to discourage the further multiplication of Lodges , especially in the metropolis , a course we think likely to prove beneficial to the Craft . Increasing with such rapidity as had been

the case during the last few years it was more than probable that the Order would prove to have overgrown its strength , and therefore the checking for a time of further extension can but tend to the strengthening of the alread y existing parts . That no hard and fast line has been drawn

is evidenced by the fact that only last week we chronicled the establishment of the Gallery Lodge , No . 1928—a body which has already given promise of becoming a bright star in the Masonic firmament . The Charitable Institutions associated with the Order have done well , the Festivals in

connection with each having passed off successfully , and large amounts having been announced by the Secretaries as the result of the Stewards' efforts . As regards the general outlook of the country , matters are perhaps not so

satisfactory , trade has been and is bad , while the weather has proved most unfortunate for harvesting purposes ; these facts , although really outside the question of Freemasonry , yet exercise great influence on the welfare of the Brotherhood , as they may be said to do more or less on that of most other matters .

The future gives promise of many discussions of interest to English . Craftsmen , there are rumours of changes contemplated in the Constitutions , more particularly in the matter of the administration of the Fund of Benevolence , while in private Lodges the nsual installations and annual

gatherings are looked forward to . The Charities of the Order will require a large amount of support , the expenses of maintaining them in their present position being very heavy , while generally there are signs of a busy season . We hope all may go well , and that tho result will be all that can be desired .

Meeting Of The Lodge Of Benevolence.

MEETING OF THE LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence , was held on Wednesday Evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . J . A . Clabon President , Bro . Joshua Nunn Senior Vice-President , and Bro . James Brett Junior Vice-President , occupied the three chairs during the early part of the evening , and latter on , in consequence of Bro . Nunn having another engagement , his place was taken by Bro . Brett , who

waa succeeded in bis chair by Bro . George Lambert Grand Sword Bearer . Grancl Lodge business paper forWednesday week was first read to the General Committee of Grand Lodge , and the Lodge of Benevolence first confirmed grants recommended at the last meeting to the extent of £ 395 , and afterwards granted £ 500 to sixteen out of a new list of eighteen casus of distress . The Lodge was then closed .

The British Association At York.

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION AT YORK .

THE readers of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE will , I feel sure , be glad to hear that the arrangements of the York Masons for the reception Of their brethren who visit York during tho British Association week are now almost complete . The day fixed npon for the reception is Monday , the 5 th September , it being thought as convenient a

date as any , considering the multifarious engagements which crowd upon the members and their friends during a British Association gathering . The reception will be nnder the patronage of the two Provincial Grand Masters of North and East , and of West Yorkshire , the Earl of

Zetland and Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., and of their Deputies , as well as of several other distinguished brethren residing in the county . It is proposed , at 7 p . nu on the day in question , to open the Lodge at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe Street , York , when the Provincial Officers and

Grand Lodge Officers and visitors will be received with the usual formalities . The Worshipful Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges , Bros . M . Rooke and J . T . Seller , will then welcome their visitors , and some speeches will , of course , follow . The Lodge will then be closed , and a conversazione will follow . The ancient records of tho Grand

Lodge of All England , which are in the possession of the York Lodge , will be open for inspection in the Lodgeroom , as well as a large number of antiques and objects of Masonic interest , lent from the collections of the York and Eboracum Lodges , and by other Lodges and private

collectors . I may add that the Secretaries will be very glad to receive any objects of similar interest from Lodges or brethren who may feel inclined to lend them . The utmost care will be exercised in their preservation , and they will be returned free of expense . The old MS . Constitutions

and Minutes will be shown by the Treasurer of the York Lodge , Bro . J . Todd P . M ., and other brethren will be prepared to give explanations of the many curiosities on view .

During the course of the evening there will be a musical entertainment , consisting of songs , glees , under the directorship of Bro . T . Luke , Organist of the York Lodge , and the visitors will be entertained at a cold collation . As

far as possible circular invitations will be sent to visiting brethren , but it is impossible for the Secretaries to know all those who may be in York on the day in question . I shall be glad of the opportunity , through the medium of

your columns , to say that all visiting brethren will be heartily welcome on the occasion . I will only add that the joint Secretaries of the Reception Committee , from whom all information may be obtained , are Bros . A . Buckle P . M . 236 , of the Manor House , York , and J . S . Cumberland

P . M . 1611 , of St . Paul ' s Square , York . T . B . W HYTEHEAD P . M . Director of Ceremonies .

Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .

THE General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls met at tbe Hall in Great Queen-street , on Thursday last , when Colonel J . Creaton presided . There were also present Bros . Frank Richardson , Colonel J . Peters , A . E . Gladwell , E . Letchworth , J . A . Rucker , E . 0 . Massey , and H . A . Dubois . The minntes of the last General Committee and of the House Committee were read . The

petition of Agnes Fife was received for the list of candidates for the election in April 1882 . On the motion of Bro . Richardson , seconded by Bro . Dubois , a Committee was appointed to act with the Secretary in furnishing the now Offices , and Bros . Richardson , Rucker , and Gladwell wore selected to act thereon . A letter was read from Bro .

Bevis , Secretary of the Sonthwark Lodge of Instruction , pointing out that the services of Secretaries of such Lodges ( who had considerable trouble in the collection of suras of money for the Charities ) received no recognition , while the Stewards on whose lists these sums were placed received complimentary votes , granted by the

Institutions , and asking that the Committee would consider the subject . This it was agreed shonld be done , and the Secretary was instructed to write to Bro . Bevis , informing him that the matter should be fully considered at a subsequent meeting . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

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