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report of June 16 th , 1896 , in which he states— " 1 have never seen these boy looking more healthy and happy . " That the plea of clayey soil does not deserve much consideration . Some of the most healthy towns are built entirely on clay , and Wood Green itself is one of the healthiest suburbs of London . That the surroundings of the School are not bad , and are infinitely superior to the surroundings of many of our high-class schools in the large towns of the North .

That the two foregoing arguments have been grossly overworked and exaggerated , as is shown by the medical officer ' s report . That the original resolution passed in 1892 was agreed to on the expectation thatany removal would be effected without loss of capital . This understanding is ignored in 1896 .

That the present Schools have cost about , £ 100 , 000 , and although the Board have made no statement as to what they can sell the estate for , it is generally admitted that the most sanguine cannot expect to get more than £ 50 , 000 , and may be only £ 25 , 000 to £ 30 , 000 . Hence there will be a loss of fully £ 50 , 000 , and perhaps of £ 70 , 000 or £ 75 , 000—a most unjustifiable waste .

That , as a business man , I decline to give blank cheques to the most honestly disposed . That if the scheme of the Board were sound it was worth submitting to the Subscribers generally for their opinion , and not merely to a meeting of a small number at a Quarterly Court . That with the present improved and cheaper facilities for higher grade education it is a very doubtful policy to invest increased capital in building a larger school that would be costly to carry on .

That the present establishment ought to be utilised to its capacity consistent with health and comfort , and that further claims upon the Institution should be met by an increase in the grants allowed for boys educated in the district to which they belong . "

Consecration Of The Toowong Chapter, No. 2306.

CONSECRATION OF THE TOOWONG CHAPTER , No . 2306 .

The occasion of the opening of a Royal Arch chapter in connection with the Toowong Lodge , No . 2306 , Toowong , Queensland , recently , brought about a large gathering of Royal Arch Masons . The ceremony was ably

carried out by Comp . B . L . Barnett , P . G . Soj . of Eng . and P . D . G . H ., in the presence , and with the assistance of the Grand Superintendent , Comps . the Hon . A . C . Gregory , CMC ; John Fenwick , Dist . G . H . ; A . W . Michael , Dist . G . S E ., as D . G . J . ; and a large number of the members of District Grand Chapter and visiting companions .

The chapter having been opened , an eloquent and powerful address was delivered by the Consecrating Officer , Comp . BARNETT , who then proceeded with the impressive ritual of consecration as is usual under the English Constitutions . This finished , the officers designate were then appointed as follows : Comps . Harry Courtenay Luck , P . Z ., Dist . G . Org ., Z . ; John

Whitehead Stack , H . ; George Nixon Burrowes , J .: Uriah Ferguson , b . E . ; Frederick Washington Smith , S . N . ; Richard Galley , Treas . ; Reginald Victor Pines , Prin . Soj . ; John Sewell , ist Asst . Soj . ; Harry Frederick Smith , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Victor Day , Stwd . ; and Fred . Hobbs , Janitor . The chapter room and the banquet room were both decorated with a

profusion of flowers , in great variety , and the whole presented a picture which will not soon be forgotten . The chapter starts under brilliant and favourable auspices , and will , it is hoped , form a strong link in the chain of chapters under the English Constitution in Queensland .

Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Lanarkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF LANARKSHIRE .

The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter over the Lower Ward of Lanarkshire , under the superintendence of Comp . Major F . W . Allan , paid its annual visit to Chapter Cathedral , No . 67 , Glasgow , on Thursday vening , the 17 th ult . ' Prov . Grand Scribe E ., Comp . JAMES BALFOUR , reported that the books of the chapter had been examined and all found in perfect order , and the chapter was in a sound and flourishing condition .

Comp . Major F . W . ALLAN congratulated the chapter on the report , and expressed his pleasure in being able to head the Provincial Grand Chapter deputation , as the members of Chapter 67 , through their M . E . Z ., Comp . Peacock , had asked him to perform a very pleasant duty for them by handing to Comp . William Watson Newton , their Past First Principal , a tangible token of the esteem in which all the companions held him . Comp .

Newton had joined Craft Masonry some years ago in his native place-Carnarvon , where he had carried on his business as a slate merchant , but before he had time to gain any eminence in the Craft there , he found it necessary to remove to Glasgow , where he has come to stay . He then became a joining member of three lodges in the city , a member of the Correspondence Circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , and a companion of

the Royal Arch Chapter 67 . The companions very soon discovered his value , and in due time placed him at the head of affairs . He was then sent to Provincial Grand Chapter , of which he is now First Sojourner , and to Supreme Grand Chapter , where he at present holds the rank of First Grand Standard Bearer . Comp . Newton had by his wisdom , enthusiasm ,

and geniality done a great deal for the prosperity of Chapter 6 7 , and the companions had then asked him ( Major Allan ) to present Comp . Newton , Immediate Past Principal Z ., with a handsome P . Z . jewel , and to Mrs . Newton a marble time-piece and ornaments and a gold pendant set with pearls and diamonds . These remarks were received with the utmost enthusiasm .

Comp . NEWTON , in the course of his reply , thanked the M . K . Superintendent for his laudatory remarks and the companions for their handsome presents . He had taken the chair of 6 7 determined to use his best efforts to promote the best interests of Royal Arch Masonry in general and the prosperity of Chapter Cathedral in particular . He had tried to make all its members take a lively interest in what was going on by making its meet-

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ings businesslike , homely , and congenial , and from the presents before him he was persuaded thit his efforts had not been in vain . He concluded by thanking them all for their many kindnesses at all times and more particularly on the present occasion . The companions then adjourned to a cake and wine refreshment , when a pleasant evening was brought to a bright conclusion .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Amity Lodge , No . 137 . The Festival of St . John the Evangelist falling this year on a Sunday , the annual meeting of the above lodge for the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Market-street , Poole , when there was a large attendance . The unanimous choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . J . H . Whadcoat , i , and P . M . io . He will succeed Bro . J . Alexander Clarke Chapin . During the

meeting the Secretary , Bro . C . J . Woodford , P . M ., announced that he had received from the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . Whadcoat , a cheque for 50 guineas in aid of the funds of the Dorset Masonic Charities , of which Institution he now becomes a Life Governor . The contents of the Charity box were purchased by Bro . W . J . Bacon for £ 5 , which sum will be forwarded to the Treasurer of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .

York Lodge , No . 236 . A meeting of the above lodge was held at theMasonic Hall , Duncombe-place , York , on the 21 st ult ., when there was a numerous attendance , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . M . J Bryson . Tbe minutes of the last regular lodge and lodges of emergency having been read by the Secretary , Bro . A . Jones , P . M ., and confirmed , the by-laws were read by Bro . Jones . Owing to the lamented death of Bro . Jos . Todd , it was necessary to elect a Treasurer in his place , and this was done by scroll , Bro . George

Kirby , P . M ., P . G . D . C ., M . E . Z . 236 , Reg . P . G . Chap ., being appointed with much unanimity . Bro . Kirby , in acknowledging the honour conferred upon him , said that as a brother who had been 26 years associated with that lodge , he felt a deep interest in it , and he would endeavour to discharge the duties he had to undertake with satisfaction to the brethren . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , Bro . Kirby made a suitable reference to the great loss the lodge and province had sustained in the death of their ex-Treasurer , Bro . Todd . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year next took place by scroll , and

amidst applause , the S . W ., Bro . F . Sidney Gramshaw , M . D ., was announced by the W . M . as selected for the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year . The W . M . elect expressed his heartiest thanks , and trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would give him strength and wisdom equal to the discharge of his duties . The Treasurer's appointment having been formally confirmed , and Bro . Jno . Hall having been re-elected Tyler , an Audit Committee was appointed on the motion of Bro . T . Sykes Rymer , P . M ., & c , seconded by Bro . Geo . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as follows : Bros . J . Biscombe ,

R . H . Oakley , O . Taylor , and W . Smith . On _ the proposition of the Secretary , seconded by Bro . Smith , the desirability of appointing a Librarian was discussed . It was shown that the documents and books in possession of the lodge were very valuable , and that a new arrangement as to cataloguing , & c , was necessary . Alter some remarks from Bros . Buckle , M . A ., Major Barstow , T . G . Hodgson , G . Balmford , the W . M . elect , S . Border , the Treasurer , and J . R . Procter , a Committee of six was appointed to act along with the Treasurer for the purpose of dealing with the matter . On the motion

of the W . M ., seconded by Bros . Buckle , P . M ., and Rymer , P . M ., a vote of condolence with the friends of Bro . S . Maltby , P . M ., deceased , was expressed . Other business having been transacted , the W . M . elect fixed his installation banquet for Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Royal Station Hotel . Shortly before the closing of the lodge , Bro . Major J . A . Barstow , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., asked the lodge to accept his portrait in Past Master ' s attire . In doing so he said

Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren , —It is slid that the besetting sm ot youth ts vanity , and when a man gets older avarice takes its place . Although I have got to that age when I , perhaps , ought to be avaricious , I have not put off the old man vanity . Acting on a hint which I received from our late lamented Treasurer , Bro . Todd , I have had the vanity to have my portrait taken , and avaricious of a smill space on the wall of your banqueting-room , I venture to present it to the lodge , should you think it and its subject sufficiently worthy of that honour . ( Applause . )

Bro . Barstow was cordially thanked , on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the "W . M . elect . The lodge was then closed .

Three Grand Principles Lodge , No . 441 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Lodge Room , at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., and was attended by about 80 brethren . The Prov . G . M . of Cambridgeshire ( Bro . Col . R . Townley Caldwell ) , was present , together with the following brethren who had attained the rank of Installed Master , viz .: Bros . I . Bell , J . Vail , T . Watts , J . S . Youngman , J . Taylor , J . Sheldrick . F . Dewberry ,

1 . F . Symonds , J . Royston , J . Fuller , H . E . Greef , J . Catling , and W . R . Roper , all of the lodge ; A . E . Chaplin , W . M . j O . Papworth , W . Purchas , F . Piggott , W . P . Spalding , C . H . Banham , J . L . Rutter , and F . T . Mutlett , alt ot 88 ; J . Constable , P . P . G . Std . Br . West Yorks ; Rev . C . W . Groves ; W . H . Francis , 859 ; and J . Turner , W . M . 2107 . Bro . F . W . Potts was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the duties of Installing Master being efficientl y discharged by Bro . Dr . W . R . Roper , the outgoing W . M . The charges were ably given by Bro , Joseph Royston , P . M . The

following are the officers for the year—Bros . F . W . Potts , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; W . R . Roper , P . P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M . ; F . R . Leach , S . W . ; L . Hosegood , P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; T . Watts , P . M ., P . G . Treas .. Chap . ; J . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Treas . ; J . S . Youngman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec . ; G . R . Barnes , S . D . ; F . W . Miller , J . D . ; F . Dewberrv , P . M ., P . G . D . C , D . C . ; J . Royston , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , A . D . C ; W , H , Berridge " , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; W . T . Bowman , Std . Br . ; G . F . Knowles , I . G . ; J . Vail , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., H . E . Greef , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks ., and F . Cole , P . P . G .

Purst % Stwds . ; and A . F . O'C . Hurry . At the banquet which followed , the Prov . Grand Mister , in responding to the toast of his health , said it had afforded him great pleasure to be present at the lodge and at banquet . It was a source-of pleasure to him to attend all the lodges in the province , and in this respect probably he had an advantage over some Prov . Grand Masters , in having a small provinre to attend to so that he could go round and get in touch with all . He enioved himself in lodge during the installation , and wis especially pleased at

hearing the working tools given by the Installing Master , and the charges by Bro . J . Royston , P . M . It was a great pleasure to seeso large and representative a gathering of the Masons of Cambridge at the installation meeting of No . 441 . Hi took the opportunity of congratulating that lodge on being the first in the province to start a lodge of instruction . When he was a young Mason in search of instruction he had to go to the Emulation Lodge in London . But Cambridge Misons were now fortunate in having a

lodge of instruction in their midst . It was a gooi thing , for young Masons especially , whether they were aspiring to the chair or not . There was much advantage in learning the work , so as to appreciate it in lodge , and it was also advantageous that those in office should learn it gradually , so that they migit be ready when called upon to take higher duties . He trusted that this lodge of instruction would be well supported , and that it would be a great success .

Bros . Major O . Papworth , P . G . Sec , and T . Watts , P . G . Treas ., responded for the other Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . W . R . Roper gave the toast of " The W . M ., " and said Bro . Potts had endeared himself to all the brethren by his amiability of character , and they all wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . Ihe W . M ., in reply , said he hoped to requite their confidence by showing good work during the year . He c included by proposing " The Health of the Past Masters , " one of whom ( Bro . Vial ) had been a regular attendant at lodge for 35 years .

The Prov . Grand Master then , at the request of the W . M . and on behalf of the brethren , presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . Roper , a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of good work done , of friendships made and friendships strengthened , and of the regard in which he was held—might he live long to wear it .