Occurrences Of The Year.

23 . —Death of Bro . the Bev . Sir John Warren Hayes , Barf ., Past G . Chaplain , initiated in ( he Apollo University Lodge , Xo . 35 " , Oxford in LSI !) . Presentation to Bro . Claude E . Egerton Green , P . Prnv . G . Treasurer ESSOT , and Deputy Mayor of Colchester , of P . Prov . G . Treasurer ' s Jewel in recognition of his services as W . M . Angel Lodge , Xo . 51 . 24 . —Consecration at Geelong of the Southern Cross Victoria Conclave , No . 27 ,

of tho Order of the Secret Monitor ; Bro II . Bannister , first S . H . 27 . —Annual Meeting of the E . Lancashire Masonic Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution . Funeral of Bro . William Yco , P , M .. P . Prov . A . G . Sec . Devonshire . 2 S . —Prince Frederick Lodge , Xo . 307 . llehden Bridge . W . Yorkshire , celebrates its Centenary .

Masonic Charity Hall at Birkenhead . Presentation of Testimonial to Urn . C . F . llogard . P . G . Std . Br ., hy ihe Israel Lodge . Xo . 205 . Death of Bro . Sir Joseph Barnbv , Director of the Guildhall School of Music , of Xo . 2154 . 29 , —Consecration , by Bro . E . Leichworth , G . Secretary , of the Old Priory

Lodge , Xo . 2594 , Nottingham ; Bro . Dr . W . Wright , first W . M . 30 . —Masonic Ball at St . Helens in aid of the W . Lancashire Educational Fund . 31 . —Consecration , by Bro . C . F . Matier , G . Secretary , of the . loppa Lodge ol Koyal Ark Mariners . Xo . 11 ; Bro . John . Armstrong , first W . C . X . FEBRUARY .

1 . —Funeral of Bro . the Bight Hon . C . E . Childers , P . Prov . G . D . W . Yorkshire . 2 . —Death of Bro . Fred G . Goodacre , P . M . No . 2231 . 3 . —Annual Meeting , at Bournemouth , of the Prov . G . Chapter of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . 4 . —Quarterly Communication of the Prov . G . Lodge o [ Stirlingshire . 5 . —Quarterly Convocation of Supreme G . Chapter .

St . John ' s Lodge , Xo . 1313 , Grays Thurrock , celebrates its 25 th Anniversary . Ball in the Stratford Town Hall , by the Woodgrange Lodge of Instruction , in aid of the West Ham Hospital . S . —Presentation of Plate io Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C , hy Ihe Granite Lodge , Xo . 1328 , in recognition of his 23 years' service as Secretary . Presentation of Portrait to Bro . Bice , P . M . Xo . 1755 , P . Prov . CD .

Somersetshire . 11 . —Funeral of Bro . John Uelsham , W . M . Xo . Kill , 12 . —First Quarierlv Meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge of Banffshire ; Bro . Captain W . T . Kcid , Prov . G . M . Presentation of Plate to Bro . G . I .. Hart , P . M . Xo . ooS , P . Prov . G . W . Kent . 13 . —Consecration , by Comp . Fred . Wcsi , Prov . G . ll . Surrey , of the lloval Allien

Edward Chapter . No . 1302 , licdhill : Comp . P . Shepherd , first M . E . / .. Death of Bro . Ernest Fnrwig , P . M ., P . Z .. Xo . ISO . 11 . —Consecration , hy Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Secretary , of the Hugh Owen Lodge , Xo . 2593 ; Bro . John H . llulherglen , first W . M . 17 . —Consecration , hv Comp . E . Leichworth , G . Scribe E ., of the Eccentric Chapter , Xo ! 2248 j Comp . \ V . E . Chapman , first . M . E . Z .

18 . —Consecration , hy Bro . the Very Bev . E . ll . C'iirric , D . D ., Dean of Battle , Past G . Chaplain , of the St . Mary of flic Harbour Lodge , Xo . 2591 , Shoreham ; Bro . the llev . J . Put tick , first W .. M . Presentation of Address to Bro . \ Y . . laffrey , P . Prov . G . D . E . Lancashire , on retiring from ihe Chairmanship of ihe Freemasons' Hall Company , Manchesier .

19 . —Hoard of Benevolence : 31 cases relieved with C 935 . 20—Death of Bro . Weddcrspoon , P . M . Xo . 300 . 21 . —Meefing of the General Committee of the W . Lancashire Hauler Benevolent Institution . 24 . —Consecration , bv Bro . Frank Kichnnlsun , of the lluniphrev Chelham Hose Croix Chapter ; Bro . A . H . . Jcfieris first M . W . S . 25 —Dealh of Bro . G . T . Chretien , P . M ., M . K . Z . Xo . 1328 .

Jili . —Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Bro , Lord George Hamilton , M . P .. Prov . ( i . M . Middlesex , in the chair ; proceeds . C 20 . 0 S 4 15 s . 28 . —Animal Festival of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Bro . Lord Skelinei'iflulf , P . G . W ., in the chair . MAKIII .

2 . — Prince George Lodge , No . 308 , Eastwood , celebrates its cenfci . iiarv , among the guests being Bro . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., Prov . ( i . M . of W . Yorkshire . Annual Meeting of the Grand Imperial Conclave of ihe Order of home and the Bed Cross of Constantine . Death of Bro . J . W . Banister , P . M . Xo . 971 .

3 . —Quarterly Communication of Mark Grand Lodge ; Vote of Condolence with the Qncen and Princess Beatrice on ihe Death of Prince Henry of Battenberg ; Portraits of ihe late Duke of Albany nnd Bro . W . W . H . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M ., presented by Grand Mas er ' s Lodge and the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight respectively . Bro . Major Clifford Probyn elected G . Treasurer for the ensuing year by 202 to 133 votes over Bro . Capt . T . C . Walls .

Presentation of Address and Silver Salver to Bro . George Everett , Past G . Treasurer , on retiring from the post of Treasurer to the Kennineton Lodge , Xo . 1381 . ¦ 1 . —Quarterly Communication of United Grand Lodge . Vote , of Condolence with the Queen and Princess Beatrice on the Death of Prince Henry of Battenberg . Bro . W . II . Bailey elected G . Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . W . F . Lamonbv ' s resolution against touting for office adopted unanimously hv Grand Lodge .

5 . —Installation , by Bro . ihe Earl of Haddington , of Bro . T . B . Whvrehend as Prov . G . M . of the lioynl Order of Scotland for Yorkshire . 9 . —Death of Bro . Bradshaw Brown , P . M . Xo . I , Past G . Steward . 10 . —Presentation of Address and Testimonial to Bro . J . H . Lord , Past Prov . G . Treasurer and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . Devonshire .

Meeting , at Boyle , of the Prov . Grand Lodge of North Connaught ; Consecration by Bro . Dr . Clarke , D . P . G . M ., of a new . Masonic Hali . 11 . —Installation , at Freemasons' Hall , Lahore , of Bro . Major-General Sir George E . Wolseley , K C . B ., as Dist . G . M . of the Punjab . ' 12 . —Annual Mecriii < r of the Grand Council of Roval nnd Select Masters .

14 . —Death of Bro . Dr . Longden , P . M ., P . Z ., Past Prov . G . D . W . Yorkshire . 10 . —Consecration , bv Bro . E . Lcichivorth , G . Secretary , of the Baring Lodge , No . 2 G 02 , Cromer : Bro It . Fenner first W . M . " Death of Brp . , T . Jacobs , P . M ., P . / .., Past Prov . G . ll . Staffordshire . 17 . —Entertainment to the inmates of the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Crovdon , bv Bro . Dr . Wavte , W . M . No . 209 ( 1 , Honorary Medical Officer . Death of Bro . jnbez Church , P . M ., Past Prov . G . W . Middlesex .

18 . —Board of Benerolence : 30 cases relieved with JCS 50 . 19 .--Animal Meeting , at Burnley , of the Prov . Grand Chapter of East Lancashire ; Presentation of Testimonial to Comp . J . 11 . Silliloe , Prov . G . ll .

21 . —Consecration , by Comp . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., G . Superintendent for Hertfordshire , of the Broxbourne Chapter , No . 2353 . New Barnet ; Comp . E . C . Mulvey first M . E . Z . Annual General Meeting , at Newcastle-upon-Tyne , of the National Masonic Yeterans' Association .

23 . —Consecration , by Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Secretary , of the llollowav Lodge , Xo . 2001 ; Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., lirst W . M . 25 . —Consecration , by Comp . Elisor Drury , Past Prov . G . D . W . Yorkshire , of tho White Hose of York Chapter , No . 2191 , Sheffield ; Comp . John Hunt

lirst M . E . Z . Annual Festival of ihe Woking Emulation Lodge of Improvement ; Bro . ltiehnrd Eve , Past G . Treasurer , in the chair . 30 . — Consecration , by Comp . E . Letchworth , G . Scribe E ., of the Fellowship Chapter , No . 2535 ; Comp . W . H . Ilailey first M . K . Z . APRIL .

9 . —Quarterly General Court of the lloyal Masonic Institution for Girls ; election of 20 from an approved list of 31 candidates . Installation , by Bro . Sir . lames Shaw Hay , K . C . M . G ., Governor of the Island , of Bro . John Locke as Dist . ( i . M . of Harbadoes . 10 .- Quarterly General Court of the lloyal Masonic Institution for Boys ; authority given to the Board of Management lo purchase a new site

and erect a new School ; election of 28 from an approved list of 19 candidates . Consecration , by Bro . the Earl of Lathom , Past Grand Mark Master , Prov . G . M . M . Lancashire , of the Murray Lodge , No . 491 ) , Wigan ; Bro . T . Head Wilkinson first W . M . Presentation of Testimonial to Bro . N . H . Barrow , Mas . Doc , P . M . Xo . 523 , Prov . S . G . D . Leicestershire and llutland . 11 . - Consecration , bv Comp . the llev . . 1 . S . Brownrigg , ( 1 . Superintendent

Buckinghamshire , of I he Studholme BrownriggChapter , No . 2421 , Amershaiu : Comp . T . H . Koberls lirst M . E . Z . Annual Meeting , at Sonthport , of the Prov . ( . 1 . Chapter of West Lancashire , 12 —Visit of Bro . W . M . Stiles , G . Treasurer , to Ihe Israel Lodge of Instruction . No . 205 ; Ledum bv Bro . 11 . Sadler , G . Tyler , on "Operative and

Speculative r reeinasi nry . 14 . — Consecration , hv Bro . C . Letch Mason , Prov . ( i . M . W . Yorkshire , of tho Lodge No . 193 , Elland ; Bro . W . K . Smithies lirst W . M .

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London Orphan Asylum , Watford , 'tlf ^^ Maintains , dollies , and Ivliiculcs an average of 500 Fatherless , ' ^^^^^ - - ai ^*^^^^^ # ?*^ JO ^ ' ^ T / i ^ , . diildrcu , of either sex . of respectable descent , and from all parts of _^| ggi ££ r-= £ ^ the United Kingdom . * £££ " : — "* 3 g l § uj 5 Cj ^^ ' 1 " the year ISM no fewer tlinii 111 Children have been admitted / te ^ B' &^§ $ ^ to its benelits . There is accommodation in the Hoys' (^ iiailrangles — W ^ ^ BrW ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ t i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ S ^ ^ ^ in "" ' Mi ( 1 "' ' ' " tl' " 1 l , lllll 1 i " ? - rs-, W 400 ] i ° . - ^ nforiunalel y * !^^ ^ jr ^^^^^^ ) t ^^' i > tW ^ M ^ RItew ^ S »^ l ^_^ m 3 ^ i ^ ' " ' " ¦ ' house is entirely unoccupied from lack of funds . There is also ^^ . ^~ > i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ w % ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ W ^^ '! ^^^ neeoniniodatinii fop 200 Girls to the right of the central buildings . ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ ^ ^ m ^ ^ V ' ^ V ^ ^ ^ M H' 5 ' 900 HAVE ALREADY BEEN BENEFITED . ^^^^^^ P- ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ffl ^^ jlHi ^^^ -WTO , £ 14 , 000 is required each year from voluntary sources . New ^^^^ w ™^^; " " ?' ' ^' ' ~~^ S ^^^^^^^^^ 0 Mfm Annual . Subscriptions arc much needed . VtJ £ ^ I-i . £ fll ^ lh : Ni : v C . AiniKiEH , Secretary . Offlce-21 , Great St . Helen ' s , E . C .