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Royal Arch.

The minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed ard telegrams were received from Comps . J . H . Pullen , H ., regretting inability to attend , also from the brethren for exaltation . It was unanimouslv resolved that a letter be cent to Comp . H . J . Martin , I . P . Z ., deeply sympathising with him in his severe illness , with the earnest desire for his speedy recovery . This was signed by all the companions present and sent at once . A candidate was proposed for

exaltation at the next convocation—the son of the highlyesteemed Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., A . G . D . C , the first M . E . Z . of the chapter , and under whose fostering care it has been so firmly founded . The business of the convocation ended , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent repast . After the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts , the M . E . Z . propcsed the toast of " The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the

rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and remarked that personally he knew the admirable work which they did , and was proud that the G . Z . had appointed their dearly honoured friend , Comp . F . Hilton , and presented him with a Grand collar . In doing that the whole of the companions of Rose Chapter were greatly honoured . One ard all highly appreciated the valuable assistance always given by Ccmp . F . Hiltcn , and felt that the honourwas well

deserved . Comp . Hilton , A . G . D . C , in reply , most gratefully thanked the companions for such a hearty teception . He was proud to be a member of the Grand Chapter of England . It was a great honour which had fallen to his lot after 15 years active service in the Craft , and he fad obtained that reward which he considered was a most laudable ambition . He hcped that the G . Z , H . R . H .

the Prince cf Wales , would continue to extend his preferments upon many more distinguished South London Masons , EO that they might be able to share such honours together . He most heartily thanked the companions for the great kindness which had always been shown him , ' and the one thing dearest to his heart was the fact of his having been the First Principal of the Rose Chapter which uas doing such excellent work . There was one very deep regret which all

experienced at that moment , which was the absence of their dear eld friend and Comp . G . H . Martin , who had worked side by side with him in every good work since his initiation . It was a ereat affliction , but they must humbly submit their wills to the great I Am , and leave the issue to Him . He trusted that the companions of the Rose Chapter would meet and enjoy each dther . ' s company for many years . Comp . Hilton next presented . Jthe toast of " The M . E . Z . "

They all knew his excellent qualities as a man , brother , and companion . There could not be a . more enthusiastic Mason , always anxious that the lodge and chapter should be carried on most efficiently . His geniality and sympathy seemed to * quite infuse them , and it was no wonder that whatever their M . E . Z . undertook , proved most successful . The only regret respecting their M . E . Z . would be when his year of office expired . Comp . Williams , M . E . Z ., thanked all for such an

enthusiastic reception , and expressed his deteiminatinn to carry out his duties to the chapter to the best rf his ability . He was much overwhelmed that evening on account of the sickness of their dear friend , so would again most heartily thank the companions for their very kind expressions always tendered to him . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The H . and J ., " which was responded to by both excellent officers m : * t heartily .

The toast of "The Visitors , " was presented by the M . E . Z ., and was gracefully responded to by Comps . Grummant , Stone , and Telling . The toast of " The Officers , " followed . Comps . J . Hooper , Treas . ; Isaac Dunn . S . N ., and S . J . Derham , P . S ., replied , and promised their utmost endeavour would be to perform their various duties to their very best ability . The Janitor ' s toast closed a very happy meeting .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . — The regular meeting of the above chapter was held at ihe Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., -when there were present Comp . VV . B . Russell , M . E . Z ., presidine * , assisted by the following : Comps . C Swinn , l . P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Eldershaw , P . Z ., acting H .-, G . Thomas , | .: AV . Aldted , Treas . ; S . Mamelok , S . E . ; P . lackson . S . N .: T .

Shorrock , P . S . ; P . Foxcroft , 2 nd A . S . ; | . Cliff--. P . P . G . Std . Br .. P . Z .. D . C ; J . F . Sallon , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; and E . IT . Flower , Janitor . There was a good attendance 0 ! the membei sand visitors , among the latter were : Comps . Uuckley Carr , P . Z . 990 , P . G . D . C : Rev . ) . 0 . JeJlyv M . A ., 277 ; W . . . Moody , 1045 ; Jt . N . Richards , | . 50 ( SC . ); and E .. Co ' oruia , " ii 3 ( S . 'Cj ) . •. . •*.. The chapter having been opened in due form , Comp .

Kussell stated that no work in exalting candidates would be proceeded with that evening as Comp . Swinn had come there to deliver 'his popular lecture , and he was called on to proceed with it . The compapions listened to Comp . Swinn with rapt attention , and at its conclusion he was accorded a hearty . vote of thanks for . his able and

instructive lecture . The chapter is noted for its hospitality , and oh this occasion it was not behind its reputation . A tea was served before the opening . It was really a sumptuous banquet . Thevisiting companions , in replying to the toasts pledged in their honour , were unanimous in expressing the irapiession made on them that evening .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge No . 211 )—A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstree-t , on the 271 I 1 ult . Among those present were Kn . s . £ ¦ Monson , W . M . ; W . Hill Wadham . -i . W . ; S . H . '¦ irkhBuse , P . M ., as J . W . ; Larter , M . O .: Skinner , V ' M * , P . P . G . O .. as S . O .: R . Lauson . P . M .. P . P . G . M . O ..

J-U *; and Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . cro . Day was a visitor . The minutes of the previous ™« eting haiing been read and confirmed , Bro . W . H . Wadham was el . cted W . M ., subject to dispensation being ° ? tained . Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M ., was unanimously elected t reasurer , and Bro . S . Ellis , Tyler . A Past Master ' s < -wel was voted to Bro . P . Monson . A vote of sympathy

The Craft Aboard.

The Craft Aboard .

was passed to Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M .. Treasurer , who was absent through illness . Bro . Dr . E . F . Pcccck , P . M ., was elected an honorary member . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . Dr . Kiallmavk , P . G . Stwd ., J . VV . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Trea * -. ; Huish , l . P . M . ; T . Rickwood , P . M . ; J . Tavlor , P . M . ; D . P . Cama ( Hon . Mem . ) , * and others . The lodge wa ; then closed . A banquet followed , when the usual toasts were given from the chair , and duly acknowledged . The proceedings were not protracted .

UN LEY , SOUTH AUSTRALIA . Holdfast Lodge ( No . 30 ) . —Bro . Frank J . Cunningham , who is a son of the Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of South Australia , was , on Tuesday evening , June 12 th , installed as . Master of the above lodge . The hall in Arthur-street was filled with brethren of the mystic tie . The ceremony was performed by the retiring Master , Bro . A . L Batt , G . Std . Br ., assisted by Bros . P . Sansom ,

D . G . M . ; Hon . I . G . Jenkins , M . P ., P . S . G . W . ; J . H . Cunningham , G . Sec ; F . W . Samwell , J . Bee , Hooper , and others . Afterwards the newly-installed VVorshipful Master invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . G . Harvey . S . VV . ; C . G . Gurr , J . VV . ; Rev . F . VV . Samwell , P . M ., Chap . : D . J . Adcock . P . M ., Treas . ; Beavor , Sec ; R . Southhouse , S . D . ; F . Wyatt , J . D . , * Dalby , I . G . ; Greer , Org . ; Hooper , D . C ; and Bone , Comley , and Veight , Stwds .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . R . E . FAIRCLOUGH , whose installation as W . M . of the Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 , is reported in another column , was initiated in that lodge in 1887 , in which he filled all the principal offices . He has more recently been exalted to Royal Arch Masonry in the Islington Chapter , No . 1471 , and

is a Life Govevtipr of , the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Our brother has ever been a great enthus-ast i'n- -Free ' rnasonry , and has taken a deep interest in the Crafr , wh , ich is testified by the brethren of the Clapton Lodge , in which he is very popular , and they are to-be congratulated in having so excellent a Master .

Centenary Of The Apollo Lodge, No. 301 At Alcestwer.

CENTENARY OF THE APOLLO LODGE , No . 301 AT ALCESTWER .

This event was celebrated on the 25 th ult . In conjunction with it the annual Provincial Grand Lodge * of Warwickshire was held at the Town Hall , there being a large attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened

by Lord Leigh , P G . M ., and at the conclusion of the business the company attended Divine service at the parish chu ch . 'The serv . ee was a fully choral one , and a practical s .-rmon was preached by the Rev . J . T . Owen , P . G . C . ( vicar of St . Paul ' s , Stafford ) , who took as his text Ezra vii , 27 . 'The offertory was in behalf

of the Warwickshire Mason c Bansyplent and Pupils ' Aid Fund . Tne other clergy present-, v v < -re the-Revs . A . H . H . Williams ( rector 01 Aloesier . ) , ' -Cyril Price ( curate ) , and J . H . Sykes ( vicar of Haselurj . Dr . Belcher presided at the orgai .

Subsequently Lord Leigh presided rX a banquet , which took place in the Corn Exchange , and was 'Supported by Bros . Marquis of Hertford , Lord Ernest J . Seymour , J . T . Collins , G . H . Fosbroke , G . . . Bpiydeii-, S . A . Gothard , E . King , W . S . Turbridge , C . Pritchird . j J . Rendall . T . H . Middleton , M . Hooper , S . WL H . yne .- - , and others .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

To Bro . A . C . Spaull , the Chairman for the month of the House Committee , the pupils of this Institution , as well as the teaching staff , and numerous visitors , were indebted for a very enjoyable concert , on Wednesday evening , at the Alexandra Hall . Charming as a visit to the Girls' School always is , it scarcely needed the cheerful peacefulness which always prevails its

atmosphere as a setting to the entertainment provided , which , in itself , was excellent . The programme was full , but not too long , and both the vocalists and instrumentalists acquitted themselves very creditably . Bro . W . Spaull , who has a pleasing tenor voice , sang "Sunshine above , " and "The charmed cup" with feeling and expression , and was encored in both . Mr .

O'Shaughnessey also gave an excellent rendering of songs by Moir and Blumenthal . The lad y vocalists were Miss Florence Stone and Miss Ada Bateman , the former , in addition to the songs on the programme , giving as an encore one or two comic ditties , which elicited much applause from " ourgirls . " Miss Ada Bateman ' s rich contralto voice was heard to

advantage in the songs selected by her , " The Gift , " by Behrend , being especially given with much feeling . Mr . Roworth , in two violin solos , accompanied by Mrs . Roworth , and Mr . Oscar Berry ' s two recitations , most satisfactorily completed the programme . After a few words of thanks from Bro . Sir J OIIM B . MONCKTON , seconded by the hearty clapping of about

500 small hands , the floor was soon cleared for calisthenics . The absolute perfection of the pupils in this accomplishment has been so often described that we need not repeat it , only to say that it was again a thing of beauty to witness .

Bro . SPAULL , before the company retired , expressed the great pleasure it afforded him to be the means of the pupils and visitors spending an enjoyablo evening , and reminded those present that the Institution was supported by voluntary contributions , a hint which we trust will bear fruit .

Lodge Meeting Under Difficulties.

LODGE MEETING UNDER DIFFICULTIES .

Bro . Arthur Fry , who has just been appointed business manager of the Lyric Theatre , has furnished "To-Day" with some reminiscences of his managerial experiences in different parts of the world , and the following extract will , doubtless , be read with interest by many members of the Craft : " When I was a very

small boy I was playing a child s part in ' Richard III . ' with G . V . Brooke as the leading man . Butassoouas I was old enough I was converted to the business side of theatrical life , and , among other companies , I managed Charles Duval ' s tour in South Africa . It was a curious time . The Transvaal War was raging , and we found ourselves in Pretoria . I

was not exactly forced into it , but I became a volunteer along with Mr . Duval , and when the beleaguerment was no ; on we gave entertainments to amuse the garrison . At that time an incident occurred that I should say was unique in the . history of Freemasonry . In order to keep up the charter of the lodge we obtained permission to hold a lodge in the Masons '

Hall . It was on the opposite side of the lagaar to where the soldiers were stationed . All the Masons in the camp availed themselves of the permission , and on this very night a personal friend of mine was initiated . Before the lodge opened we had to knock bricks out

of the walls to serve as Icopholes in case of an attack , and our arms were stacked in the Preparing Room , ready to meet any emergency that might turn our friendly gathering into a fight for life . Fortunately we were left alone , but in returning to the camp a heavy fire was opened upon us by the Boers . "

Great Priory Of Canada.

GREAT PRIORY OF CANADA .

The experiment of having the session of Grea < . Priory held at a different time and place than where the Grand Lodge of Canada meets , has proved an undoubted success . The nth annual session of Great Priory was held in Toronto , on Tuesdiy , tne 4 th ult ., with an attendance of delegates , greater tnan that of

any other meeting . Representatives wrre present Irom Ontario , Quebec , Nova Sjotia , New Brunswick , and British Columbia . Greater interest was taken in all the discussions , a considerable gain ' in tne membsrship was reported , and a large surplus shown in tne treasury . The prospects of the future are very bright and

encouraging . The removal of the edict ot non-intercourse by the Great Priory of England was made a subject of congratulation , and resolutioas uf goodwill and friendship were passed . The difficulties with New Brunswick still remain unsettled , but a few months lime will , no doubt , bring abjut the long looked for rc-union . —Canadian Craftsman .

'The ' cist of the . New York Ma-sonic Homi and appurtenances to April 30 th , 1 S 94 , is 8254 , 804813 . This does not include 830 , 0 , 0 donated oy the cuizjiis ot Lhica . Just four years have elapsed since ne pUu > f ir tne proposed home were pijsented tj the ( jran . i Lodge , during which the home h » s b-. tii erected , fully equipped , ana put in active

operation ; and notwithstanding the i-x . Taurdinary expenses necessary fur such an undertaking , ths trustees were able to present a report at last meeting 01 Grand Lodge showing a u . il uic ; l > u-. ; i lew thousand dollars less than ine amount 6 nhand . it tint tine . WVII done , trustees—grandly done , bretnren of New York . —Tyler .

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Royal Arch.

The minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed ard telegrams were received from Comps . J . H . Pullen , H ., regretting inability to attend , also from the brethren for exaltation . It was unanimouslv resolved that a letter be cent to Comp . H . J . Martin , I . P . Z ., deeply sympathising with him in his severe illness , with the earnest desire for his speedy recovery . This was signed by all the companions present and sent at once . A candidate was proposed for

exaltation at the next convocation—the son of the highlyesteemed Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., A . G . D . C , the first M . E . Z . of the chapter , and under whose fostering care it has been so firmly founded . The business of the convocation ended , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent repast . After the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts , the M . E . Z . propcsed the toast of " The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the

rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and remarked that personally he knew the admirable work which they did , and was proud that the G . Z . had appointed their dearly honoured friend , Comp . F . Hilton , and presented him with a Grand collar . In doing that the whole of the companions of Rose Chapter were greatly honoured . One ard all highly appreciated the valuable assistance always given by Ccmp . F . Hiltcn , and felt that the honourwas well

deserved . Comp . Hilton , A . G . D . C , in reply , most gratefully thanked the companions for such a hearty teception . He was proud to be a member of the Grand Chapter of England . It was a great honour which had fallen to his lot after 15 years active service in the Craft , and he fad obtained that reward which he considered was a most laudable ambition . He hcped that the G . Z , H . R . H .

the Prince cf Wales , would continue to extend his preferments upon many more distinguished South London Masons , EO that they might be able to share such honours together . He most heartily thanked the companions for the great kindness which had always been shown him , ' and the one thing dearest to his heart was the fact of his having been the First Principal of the Rose Chapter which uas doing such excellent work . There was one very deep regret which all

experienced at that moment , which was the absence of their dear eld friend and Comp . G . H . Martin , who had worked side by side with him in every good work since his initiation . It was a ereat affliction , but they must humbly submit their wills to the great I Am , and leave the issue to Him . He trusted that the companions of the Rose Chapter would meet and enjoy each dther . ' s company for many years . Comp . Hilton next presented . Jthe toast of " The M . E . Z . "

They all knew his excellent qualities as a man , brother , and companion . There could not be a . more enthusiastic Mason , always anxious that the lodge and chapter should be carried on most efficiently . His geniality and sympathy seemed to * quite infuse them , and it was no wonder that whatever their M . E . Z . undertook , proved most successful . The only regret respecting their M . E . Z . would be when his year of office expired . Comp . Williams , M . E . Z ., thanked all for such an

enthusiastic reception , and expressed his deteiminatinn to carry out his duties to the chapter to the best rf his ability . He was much overwhelmed that evening on account of the sickness of their dear friend , so would again most heartily thank the companions for their very kind expressions always tendered to him . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The H . and J ., " which was responded to by both excellent officers m : * t heartily .

The toast of "The Visitors , " was presented by the M . E . Z ., and was gracefully responded to by Comps . Grummant , Stone , and Telling . The toast of " The Officers , " followed . Comps . J . Hooper , Treas . ; Isaac Dunn . S . N ., and S . J . Derham , P . S ., replied , and promised their utmost endeavour would be to perform their various duties to their very best ability . The Janitor ' s toast closed a very happy meeting .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . — The regular meeting of the above chapter was held at ihe Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., -when there were present Comp . VV . B . Russell , M . E . Z ., presidine * , assisted by the following : Comps . C Swinn , l . P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Eldershaw , P . Z ., acting H .-, G . Thomas , | .: AV . Aldted , Treas . ; S . Mamelok , S . E . ; P . lackson . S . N .: T .

Shorrock , P . S . ; P . Foxcroft , 2 nd A . S . ; | . Cliff--. P . P . G . Std . Br .. P . Z .. D . C ; J . F . Sallon , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; and E . IT . Flower , Janitor . There was a good attendance 0 ! the membei sand visitors , among the latter were : Comps . Uuckley Carr , P . Z . 990 , P . G . D . C : Rev . ) . 0 . JeJlyv M . A ., 277 ; W . . . Moody , 1045 ; Jt . N . Richards , | . 50 ( SC . ); and E .. Co ' oruia , " ii 3 ( S . 'Cj ) . •. . •*.. The chapter having been opened in due form , Comp .

Kussell stated that no work in exalting candidates would be proceeded with that evening as Comp . Swinn had come there to deliver 'his popular lecture , and he was called on to proceed with it . The compapions listened to Comp . Swinn with rapt attention , and at its conclusion he was accorded a hearty . vote of thanks for . his able and

instructive lecture . The chapter is noted for its hospitality , and oh this occasion it was not behind its reputation . A tea was served before the opening . It was really a sumptuous banquet . Thevisiting companions , in replying to the toasts pledged in their honour , were unanimous in expressing the irapiession made on them that evening .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge No . 211 )—A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstree-t , on the 271 I 1 ult . Among those present were Kn . s . £ ¦ Monson , W . M . ; W . Hill Wadham . -i . W . ; S . H . '¦ irkhBuse , P . M ., as J . W . ; Larter , M . O .: Skinner , V ' M * , P . P . G . O .. as S . O .: R . Lauson . P . M .. P . P . G . M . O ..

J-U *; and Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . cro . Day was a visitor . The minutes of the previous ™« eting haiing been read and confirmed , Bro . W . H . Wadham was el . cted W . M ., subject to dispensation being ° ? tained . Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M ., was unanimously elected t reasurer , and Bro . S . Ellis , Tyler . A Past Master ' s < -wel was voted to Bro . P . Monson . A vote of sympathy

The Craft Aboard.

The Craft Aboard .

was passed to Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M .. Treasurer , who was absent through illness . Bro . Dr . E . F . Pcccck , P . M ., was elected an honorary member . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . Dr . Kiallmavk , P . G . Stwd ., J . VV . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Trea * -. ; Huish , l . P . M . ; T . Rickwood , P . M . ; J . Tavlor , P . M . ; D . P . Cama ( Hon . Mem . ) , * and others . The lodge wa ; then closed . A banquet followed , when the usual toasts were given from the chair , and duly acknowledged . The proceedings were not protracted .

UN LEY , SOUTH AUSTRALIA . Holdfast Lodge ( No . 30 ) . —Bro . Frank J . Cunningham , who is a son of the Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of South Australia , was , on Tuesday evening , June 12 th , installed as . Master of the above lodge . The hall in Arthur-street was filled with brethren of the mystic tie . The ceremony was performed by the retiring Master , Bro . A . L Batt , G . Std . Br ., assisted by Bros . P . Sansom ,

D . G . M . ; Hon . I . G . Jenkins , M . P ., P . S . G . W . ; J . H . Cunningham , G . Sec ; F . W . Samwell , J . Bee , Hooper , and others . Afterwards the newly-installed VVorshipful Master invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . G . Harvey . S . VV . ; C . G . Gurr , J . VV . ; Rev . F . VV . Samwell , P . M ., Chap . : D . J . Adcock . P . M ., Treas . ; Beavor , Sec ; R . Southhouse , S . D . ; F . Wyatt , J . D . , * Dalby , I . G . ; Greer , Org . ; Hooper , D . C ; and Bone , Comley , and Veight , Stwds .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . R . E . FAIRCLOUGH , whose installation as W . M . of the Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 , is reported in another column , was initiated in that lodge in 1887 , in which he filled all the principal offices . He has more recently been exalted to Royal Arch Masonry in the Islington Chapter , No . 1471 , and

is a Life Govevtipr of , the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Our brother has ever been a great enthus-ast i'n- -Free ' rnasonry , and has taken a deep interest in the Crafr , wh , ich is testified by the brethren of the Clapton Lodge , in which he is very popular , and they are to-be congratulated in having so excellent a Master .

Centenary Of The Apollo Lodge, No. 301 At Alcestwer.

CENTENARY OF THE APOLLO LODGE , No . 301 AT ALCESTWER .

This event was celebrated on the 25 th ult . In conjunction with it the annual Provincial Grand Lodge * of Warwickshire was held at the Town Hall , there being a large attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened

by Lord Leigh , P G . M ., and at the conclusion of the business the company attended Divine service at the parish chu ch . 'The serv . ee was a fully choral one , and a practical s .-rmon was preached by the Rev . J . T . Owen , P . G . C . ( vicar of St . Paul ' s , Stafford ) , who took as his text Ezra vii , 27 . 'The offertory was in behalf

of the Warwickshire Mason c Bansyplent and Pupils ' Aid Fund . Tne other clergy present-, v v < -re the-Revs . A . H . H . Williams ( rector 01 Aloesier . ) , ' -Cyril Price ( curate ) , and J . H . Sykes ( vicar of Haselurj . Dr . Belcher presided at the orgai .

Subsequently Lord Leigh presided rX a banquet , which took place in the Corn Exchange , and was 'Supported by Bros . Marquis of Hertford , Lord Ernest J . Seymour , J . T . Collins , G . H . Fosbroke , G . . . Bpiydeii-, S . A . Gothard , E . King , W . S . Turbridge , C . Pritchird . j J . Rendall . T . H . Middleton , M . Hooper , S . WL H . yne .- - , and others .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

To Bro . A . C . Spaull , the Chairman for the month of the House Committee , the pupils of this Institution , as well as the teaching staff , and numerous visitors , were indebted for a very enjoyable concert , on Wednesday evening , at the Alexandra Hall . Charming as a visit to the Girls' School always is , it scarcely needed the cheerful peacefulness which always prevails its

atmosphere as a setting to the entertainment provided , which , in itself , was excellent . The programme was full , but not too long , and both the vocalists and instrumentalists acquitted themselves very creditably . Bro . W . Spaull , who has a pleasing tenor voice , sang "Sunshine above , " and "The charmed cup" with feeling and expression , and was encored in both . Mr .

O'Shaughnessey also gave an excellent rendering of songs by Moir and Blumenthal . The lad y vocalists were Miss Florence Stone and Miss Ada Bateman , the former , in addition to the songs on the programme , giving as an encore one or two comic ditties , which elicited much applause from " ourgirls . " Miss Ada Bateman ' s rich contralto voice was heard to

advantage in the songs selected by her , " The Gift , " by Behrend , being especially given with much feeling . Mr . Roworth , in two violin solos , accompanied by Mrs . Roworth , and Mr . Oscar Berry ' s two recitations , most satisfactorily completed the programme . After a few words of thanks from Bro . Sir J OIIM B . MONCKTON , seconded by the hearty clapping of about

500 small hands , the floor was soon cleared for calisthenics . The absolute perfection of the pupils in this accomplishment has been so often described that we need not repeat it , only to say that it was again a thing of beauty to witness .

Bro . SPAULL , before the company retired , expressed the great pleasure it afforded him to be the means of the pupils and visitors spending an enjoyablo evening , and reminded those present that the Institution was supported by voluntary contributions , a hint which we trust will bear fruit .

Lodge Meeting Under Difficulties.

LODGE MEETING UNDER DIFFICULTIES .

Bro . Arthur Fry , who has just been appointed business manager of the Lyric Theatre , has furnished "To-Day" with some reminiscences of his managerial experiences in different parts of the world , and the following extract will , doubtless , be read with interest by many members of the Craft : " When I was a very

small boy I was playing a child s part in ' Richard III . ' with G . V . Brooke as the leading man . Butassoouas I was old enough I was converted to the business side of theatrical life , and , among other companies , I managed Charles Duval ' s tour in South Africa . It was a curious time . The Transvaal War was raging , and we found ourselves in Pretoria . I

was not exactly forced into it , but I became a volunteer along with Mr . Duval , and when the beleaguerment was no ; on we gave entertainments to amuse the garrison . At that time an incident occurred that I should say was unique in the . history of Freemasonry . In order to keep up the charter of the lodge we obtained permission to hold a lodge in the Masons '

Hall . It was on the opposite side of the lagaar to where the soldiers were stationed . All the Masons in the camp availed themselves of the permission , and on this very night a personal friend of mine was initiated . Before the lodge opened we had to knock bricks out

of the walls to serve as Icopholes in case of an attack , and our arms were stacked in the Preparing Room , ready to meet any emergency that might turn our friendly gathering into a fight for life . Fortunately we were left alone , but in returning to the camp a heavy fire was opened upon us by the Boers . "

Great Priory Of Canada.

GREAT PRIORY OF CANADA .

The experiment of having the session of Grea < . Priory held at a different time and place than where the Grand Lodge of Canada meets , has proved an undoubted success . The nth annual session of Great Priory was held in Toronto , on Tuesdiy , tne 4 th ult ., with an attendance of delegates , greater tnan that of

any other meeting . Representatives wrre present Irom Ontario , Quebec , Nova Sjotia , New Brunswick , and British Columbia . Greater interest was taken in all the discussions , a considerable gain ' in tne membsrship was reported , and a large surplus shown in tne treasury . The prospects of the future are very bright and

encouraging . The removal of the edict ot non-intercourse by the Great Priory of England was made a subject of congratulation , and resolutioas uf goodwill and friendship were passed . The difficulties with New Brunswick still remain unsettled , but a few months lime will , no doubt , bring abjut the long looked for rc-union . —Canadian Craftsman .

'The ' cist of the . New York Ma-sonic Homi and appurtenances to April 30 th , 1 S 94 , is 8254 , 804813 . This does not include 830 , 0 , 0 donated oy the cuizjiis ot Lhica . Just four years have elapsed since ne pUu > f ir tne proposed home were pijsented tj the ( jran . i Lodge , during which the home h » s b-. tii erected , fully equipped , ana put in active

operation ; and notwithstanding the i-x . Taurdinary expenses necessary fur such an undertaking , ths trustees were able to present a report at last meeting 01 Grand Lodge showing a u . il uic ; l > u-. ; i lew thousand dollars less than ine amount 6 nhand . it tint tine . WVII done , trustees—grandly done , bretnren of New York . —Tyler .

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