Metropolitan And City Police Orphanage.

METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANAGE .

One of the most useful and best managed institutions in thc metropolis has just issued its annual report , and as it deserves , in our opinion , both notice and commendation by tbe press , we find for it a corner in our crowded columns . No more needed or valuable " charity" in its truest

meaning can exist , per se , and all of us who require so constantly the aid , and note the efficiency and civility of our police force , can enter into the advantages of such an institution for that hardly-worked body of men , whose ' wear and tear " is greatly above the average , and when , owing to illness , rough usage , and the unforseen accidents and calamities of lifesuch a home and refuge is an incalculable

, blessin" and salvation ( humanly speaking ) to many a poor , friendless , helpless orphan . We have an old familiar proverb " the proof of the pudding is in the eating , and it we may judge of the appreciation of both the public and the force of the orphanage , it is happily arid truly very great . For instance , the donations and subscriptions ot trip " oublic" during 1 S 70 amounted to £ . 3579 MS . nd-,

which is a very striking fact , when wc remember that in 1 S 70 the number of donors and subscribers was G 03 , and in lS 70 A . \ 2 T The most salient view connected with this report , and the most interesting in itself , is the most creditable fact that the institution is mainly kept up by the zealous support and subscriptions of tbe police force itself , both Metropolitan and of the City . . , Out of the two bodies , 5 S 3 inspectors , 997 sergeants , and

9 S 03 constables annually subscribe , and only one inspector , 12 sergeants , and 77 constables do not do so . But the support ol the force does notstop with an annual subscription . By entertainments and excursions of various kinds , organized by the force , it seems a further sum of £ 3 ^ 2 19 s . 1 id ., making altogether , in one way or another , the large amount of £ 6325 iSs . id ., is contributed by and through Police include in this

the Metropolitan and City . Wc amount the creditable item of £ 43 13 id . from retired constables , and £ 94 9 s . lod . collected in boxes at the police stations . We note here , before passing on , that the annual fete at the Crystal Palace produced / , 130 s iqd . Od . ; that at the Alexandra Palace £ 810 Ss . id ., while the concert of the A , B , and C Divisions brought £ 289 is . 7 d .,

and the ball of the City Police £ 240 is . 71 b Here then is the key , wc venture to think , to the success which has marked the progress of this most useful institution . Its whole income has been £ 13 , 598 7 s . Sd „ ( including saleof £ 2000 Stock , ) its expenditure £ 11 , 560 17 s- Sd ., leaving a balance of £ 2037 10 s . We may observe that it has paid £ 3000 for a piece of land adjoining the orphanage ,

which is now fenced in . There are now 233 children in the asylum , of whom 140 are boys , and 93 girls . The report of their status scholastically is also very good , and proves that the work of tuition is efficiently and carefully performed , being good al

round work , and thorough in its character and outcome . We need say no more to commend so valuable and practical an institution to the notice of our readers and the Craft , as many might be willing to send a contribution to help forward so good a work , and to support so unpretending , yet much-needed and well-ordered an orphanage .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

< £ raft iHasonrg . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge was convened on Tuesday , the 27 th ult , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , it being the last meeting of the season . Among those in attendance were Bros . Rumball , W . M . ; Morrison , S . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting J . W . ; Charles Dairy , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., 1 reas . ; VV . StuartP . M . Sec ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D . ;

, , Clark , J . D . ; Jordan , D . C , acting I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . M . The visitors were Bros . T . Simpson , W . M . 117 S ; Pratt , J . W . 957 ; A . Joseph , 711 ; Wiglcy , 134 S ; Starkey , 16 7 S ; Holmes , 1 O 0 S ( Sonth Africa ); Abrams , and Clavey . . , , r , The minutes of the last meeting were read and conlinncd . Bros . Harrison and McMullcn being in attendance , were

most ably raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was then closed , and thc brethren partook of an excellent repast . At the termination of the banquet the VV M . gave in terse , but pertinent , terms "The Queen and Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " "The Pro G . M .. D . G . M ., and rest of the Grand Officers . " In proposing "'Ihe Health of the W . M .. " the I . P . M . dwelt upon the great success

that had attended the Faith Lodge under the genial and able sway of Bro . Rumball . He ( the W . M . ) was one of the oldest members , and had fulfilled tbe subordinate offices of the lodge with great credit to himself and to the general satisfaction of the brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , the I . P . M . hoped that upon the re-assembling of the lodge in September the W . M . would be present in the irits he had

enjoyment of the same excellent health and sp as evinced on that occasion . This toast having been received with acclamation , the W . M . modestly responded , and in concluding his remarks , he trusted that every member of the lodge during the recess would enjoy every possible happ iness , and that when they next met for the despatch of business none would be found missing from the muster roll . "The Visitors" came next in order , and this toast received

a very warm reception from the members of thc lodge . Bros . Simpson , Pratt , and others having acknowledged the compliment , "The Health of thc Past Masters" followed , and was replied toby Bro . Dairy , I . P . M ., upon behalf of himself and colleagues . "The Officers" was responded to b y Bros . Stuart , 1 \ M ., Secretary , and Morrison , S . W . The Ty ler ' s toast , at a late hour , terminated the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable .

WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th ult , at Lord ' s Hotel , St . Johns Wood , N . W . Present : Bros . J . Welfoed , W . M . ; VV . Hallett , S . W . ; VV . Hitchcock , J . W . ; H . A . Stacey , Treas . ; S . R . Walker , Sec ; E . Arrowsmith , S . D . ; B . Kershaw , J . D . ; C . Wickens , I . G . ; Thomas , Tyler ; Past Masters E . J . Allen , J . Long , E . Collins , T . \ V . Allen , H . Rccd , and C , A . Cottebrune ;

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and Bros . Murdock , Price , Burne , Rees , Beckham , Earner , and about forty others . Visitors : Bros . VV . Marshall , 1549 ; C . H . Abrams , 51 j ; T . Williams , 1261 ; C . VVatkins , 1670 ; J . Bartle , 1642 ; S . Etherington , 1 G 42 ; H . Turner , ifioS ; T . Barker , 192 ; T . Trimmell , 1425 ; H . Taylor , 1 ( 142 ; and C . Nunn , SS 9 . There weresix raisings , and three initiations . Thebrethren

sat down to an excellent dinner , which was served by Bro . Reedcr in the good style for which the hotel is noted . After the usual loyal toasts had been drunk , the W . M . in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M . " presented him with a five guinea jewel , which should have been presented in February last , but was delayed in consequence of a notice of motion by the Secretary , Bro . Walker , that an

additional five guineas should be given , which was carried , and which the I . P . M ., Bro . E . J . Allen , generously gave to the Girls' School . The W . M . in presenting the jewel , in an eloquent speech spoke of the great abilities of Bro . Allen , and to which Bro . Allen ably replied . " The Health of the Visitors " was drank in the usual way of this flourishing

lodge , and was replied to in an eloquent speech by Bro . Marshall , 1549 , & c . We noticed a great improvement in thc lodge by the floor being covered by thc tesselated carpet . After "Thc Health of the Officers" had been drank and responded to , the brethren retired , after spending a most enjoyable evening .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Oueen Victoria-street , E . C . Present Bros . Dobbing , W . "Sl . ; J . A . Reid , S . W . ; Rosenthal ! , J . W . ; Joseph Langton , S . D . ; C . E . Barnett . J . D . ; J . A . Archer , I . G . ; J . Wcstrope , Steward ; Joseph Langton , P . M . ; J . K . Stead , P . M . ; and Charles Birch , P . M .

Members : J . H . Hackworth , E . VV . Haines , R . Davies , T . Fillan , E . VV . Marncr , J . Boyes , and VV . F . Taunton . Visitors : Bros . A . VV . White , S 90 ; G . Payne , P . M . 101 , P . G . S . ; John Heaton , Roval Sussex , 353 ; \ V . A . Leninite , 1-2 ; George Wood , P . M . 3 S 1 ; J . Pclson , SS ; John VVood , W . M . 1490 ; VV . RatclifT Steel , 1 ; A . C . Hunter , 1404 ; T . I . Child , 1 S 5 ; VVallis Mack-ay , I 3 ' 9 . ' and J . C .

Rogers , 795 . The lodge being opened in due form , thc installation of Bro . Reid as W . M . was proceeded with , the ceremony being most impressively performed by Bro . J . K . Stead , P . M ., and P . G . S . of Emulation Lodge . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Rosenthall , S . W . ; ) . L . Langton , J . W . ; C . E . Barnett , S . D . ; J . A . Archer , J . D . ; Maimer , I . G ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ;

F . C . Dobbing , Sec , & c . A jewel of the value of ten guineas was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Dobbing , amidst many manifestations of good feeling from the brethren . A banquet was then served in the excellent manner now well known to Masons and others at this establishment , 'flic usual toasts having been given effectively by the W . M . and duly honoured , songs and recitations by several of the brethren brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1 S 1 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 GM . 1 ult ., at the Grosvenor Hotel , Bclgravia . There were present Bros . Louis Hirsch . W . M . ; Dr . C . T . Pearce , S . W . ; Archibald Fairlie , J . W . ; VV . VVorrall , P . M ., Secretary ; Alfred Pocock , " S . D . ; VV . Carlton Hale , J . D . ; R . C . Sudlow , I . G . j Dr . Lewis Evans , D . C ; A . G . Repton , Steward ; G . E . Goodingc , S . Pocock , G . Hank-ins , G . Burroughs , Howard Smithand others . The visitors were Bros . Col . Shadwell

, H . Clerke , G . S . ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; H . C . Levander , P . M . 1415 ; C . Pugsley , P . M . 15 S 6 ; VV . Taylor , W . M . 1503 ; H . Hoadley , W . M . 172 ; W . Edmig , 1 ( 171 ; C . Manchester , 1042 ; W . E . Johnson , 134 ; F . Goldring , i 2 ifi ; G . J . G . Marsh , 15 S 6 ; and A . Williams , 1503 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'I'he W . M . initiated Mr . James Thorn into the mysteries of the Order , and passed Bro . Howard Smith to

the Second Degree . After the election of the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and that of " The Grant ! Officers" was responded to by Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and Hyde Pullen . Both these distinguished brrthren paid a high compliment to the W . M . and officers for the able manner in which the

ceremonies were rendered . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . VV . VVorrall , P . M ., and briefly responded to by the W . M ., who then proposed "The Health of the Initiate . " Bro . Thorn replied in very appropriate terms . The toast of "The Visitors "was heartily received , and Bro . Levander duly acknowledged the compliment . The toast of "The Secretary and Officers" followed , and was responded to by representatives of thc brethren thus honoured . The Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings .

BOLTON . —Anchor and Hope Lodge ( No . 37 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst , at the Swan Hotel , at six o'clock p . m . Present : Bros . Johnson Mills , W . M . ; Rooke Pennington , S . W . ; James Brown , P . M ., as J . W . ; G . P . Brockbank , as Secretary ; J . Booth , M . C , S . D . ; J . Robinson , J . D . ; R . Freeman , P . M ., Organist ; F . W . Pacey , I . G . ;

Crowder , Prov . G . S . of VV ., and others . Visitors : Bros . N . Nicholson , W . M . St . George ' s , Bolton ; Charles Stanley , P . M . 221 ; Mort , W . M . Marquis of Lome Lodge , Leigh ; Freeman ( Leigh ) , and others . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , Mr . William Harry Lomax was initiated into the mysteries of the Order b y Bro . Johnson Mills , W . M ; the working tools were explained by Bro . Brown , J . \ V ., and the charge to thc

candidate ( along with Bro . Hardcastle and Bro . James Poyntz , who were initiated on the Friday previous at a lodge of emergency ) was delivered by Bro . Brockbank , Master of Ceremonies . The report of the Auditors , showing a satisfactory balance-sheet , was read , and ordered to be inserted in the minutes of proceedings . The lodge was closed at 7 . 30 in peace and harmony .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The first regular monthly meeting since the installation of Bro . John VVood as W . M . was held at the lodge room , No . 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 20 th April , 1 SS 0 , at 7 o ' clock p . m ., when the lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , viz . Bros . Robert Whitfield . I . P . M .: J . G . Smith . S . W . ;

Joseph Cook , as J . W . ; VV . B . Elsdon , Treasurer ; R . F . Cook , D . C ; E . W . Middlemast , Secretary ; John Duckett , as S . D . ; James Macintyrc , J . D . ; R . T .

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Swallow , I . G . ; A . Rhagg , S . S . ; VV . M . Pybus , J . S . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amongst the other brethren present were Bros . M . Corbitt , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; David Sinclair , P . M . ; J . Matthews , K . Mitchinson , VV . Dalrymple , J . C . S . Lid ' dcll , J . G . Benson , VV . Brown , VV . Towers , W . Potts , T . Swan , William Richardson , VV . H . Dunn , and others . There was present

a capital muster of visiting brethren , among whom we observed Bros . Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . VV . ; Thomas Anderson , P . M . 541 , P . G . T . ; John Usher , W . M . 4 S 1 ; John Duckett , S . W . 4 S 1 ; C . B . Ford , J . D . 4 S 1 ; Thomas Dinning , 4 S 1 ; T . V . Smith , S . W . nqi ; R . G . Salmon , W . M . 406 ; G . VV . Lax , S . W . 40 S ; R . VV . Sisson , S . S . 40 G ; A . D . Campbell . I . G . 541 ; J . T . Taylor P . M .

1676 ; E . Marston , J . D . 1676 ; C . Laurent , 424 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; G . J . Deans , P . M . 541 ; and C . Green , 991 . After the minutes were confirmed the ballot was taken for two subscribing members , who were elected . Afterwards Bros . VV . Towers , E . Mitchinson , J . G . Benson , and VV . Brown were examined as to their proficiency . They were rewarded with the test of merit , and the S . W ., having

given them thc charge of the First Degree , they retired for preparation . Thc lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when tic four- candidates were rc-admilted and passed as F . C . ' s by the W . M ., who also explained tin-Tracing Boards of the Degree . The S . W . gave tinworking tools . Thc lodge was then closed to the Firs ! Degree , when two brethren were proposed as subscribing

members . The Treasurer , Bro . VV . B . Elsdon , presented his annual financial statement A circular was then read from . Bro . John Fawcett announcing his resignation as P . G . M of the province . It was unanimously agreed that the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , should send a letter to the retiring P . G . M ., expressing thc deep regret and

sympathy of the brethren on his retirement from the active duties of Freemasonry after such a long and brilliant career , 'flic lodge was closed at 0 . 15 p . m ., when tinbrethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where an enjoyable evening was spent in harmony , interspersed with thc loyal and Masonic toasts .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . — 'I'he usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , the 2 SM 1 ult . Present : Bros . J . E . Williams , W . Ml ; Alfred Hcald , S . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , J . W . ; Henry Dalley , I . P . M . and Treas . ; W . D . Waddell , Sec : J . H . Greenwood , Org . ; Joseph Senior , S . D Beni . Williams , jun .,

I . G . ; ) . Kirk , Tyler ; VV . Rome , P . M . ; J . Wildgoose , P . M . ; J . VV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . E . L . ; J . Mackie , Phillip Casper , R . Gardner , — Kershaw , D . D . Macpherson , John Studd , Matthew Owen , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . Pochin , P . M . 1375 ; F . Davidson , and R . R . Lisenden . 317 ( Freemason ) . 'I'he lodge was opened at five o ' clock-, and the minutes read and confirmed , after which Bro , K . Gardner was

passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . The lodge was then called off , and the brethren adjourned to tea . At seven o ' clock they re-assembled in the lodge room , when Bro . Kershaw was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . J . VV . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , who had assumed the W . M . ' s chair ad interim . When the ceremony was concluded , the W . M . resumed his duties ,

and raised Bro . D , D . Macpherson to the M . M . ' s Degree . The lodge was duly lowered , and after " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visitors , closed in peace and harmony at S . 30 . At the social board the brethren enioved a great musical

treat , as the somewhat unusual assembly of musical talent in the persons of Bro . VV . and N . Dumville , Lister , Turner , Ellis , and the versatile J . II . Greenwood , gave them a rare opportunity of listening to some well-known glees , part songs , anil solos , and leaving a most pleasant impression on the minds of all those who appreciate the Thespian art .

FOWEY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous little lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst , at the Masonic Rooms , Churchstreet , when there were present Bros . C . Slade , W . M . ; Dr . Davis , P . P . G . J . W . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R ., and P . P . G . D . C . Suffolk : VV . Tonkin , Sec , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . B . Williams , P . G . S . B . ; H . VV . Durant , P . M . and Treas . ; VV . N . Abbott , P . M . ; G . Treffry , and a large number of brethren .

'I he lodge being opened in due form , the W . M . resigned the gavel to Dr . Davis , who then examined Bros . Slade and Sennett , who were subsequently passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was then taken f 6 r Messrs . J . de Cressy Treffry , A . Sherriff-Climes , and Mr . R . Parson , which proving favourable , they were all admitted , obligated , and initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . having given some information relative to the great ceremonial of laving

the foundation stone of Truro Cathedral on the 20 th inst , and sundry other business having been transacted , thc lodge was duly closed in ancient form , and with solemn prayer . At the suggestion of Bro . Emra Holmes at a previous lodge meeting , it was decided that tbe lodge should take in the Freemason for the benefit of the members who desired to know how the Craft was prospering in other places .

TWICKENHAM . —Villiers Lodge ( No . 1194 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 st inst . at the Albany Hotel . There were present Bros . Thos . Verity , Prov . G . S . of Works Middx ., W . M . ; Wm . S . Plimsaul , S . W . ; Thomas Cross , J . W . ; Robt . A . Steel , Treas . ; Wm-Dodd , Sec ; John G . Fisher , S . D . ; T . G . Cowley Gambrill , J . D . ; Geo . Gilby , I . G : ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; T . L . Green ,

P . M . ; F . J . Lancaster , P . M . ; Hunt , Bennett , Ancell , 1 ' - Monsen , Philip Monsen , Saxton Besant , R . Sharrah , E- HDalby , Frank Arliss , and John Adams . Visitors : B ros . R . G . Shute , Creaton Lodge ; W . Blakey , P . P . D . C . Kent ; and E . II . Downing . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . Messrs . Otto I . orcnz and Geo . Ja -

Thomas were dul y initiated . Bros . Sharrah and Bennett were passed , and Bro . Saxton Besant was raised , after which the brethren adjourned to dinner , which they did ample justice to , after thc labours in the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and the brethren returned to their respective homes , well satisfied with their work in the lodge and the fare provided afterwards by the host , Bro . Bayliss . LIVERPOOL . —Stanley Lodge ( No . 1325 ) - " The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Mon"