The Freemasons And The Poor Of Margate.

Mm T and Miss Lewis , Miss Clarke , Mis . F . and F ^ e % Tr 7 Miss Hume , Mrs . H . Manning , Bro . J . G . M , ss renY , ] vioorej Miss Brighurst , Mrs . Hearsey , Hennimr , ' Mrs _ Tannenbaum , Miss Tannenbaum , Mrs ' A Miss Akhurst , Miss Miles , Miss Staner , Mrs . F . Mrs \ M « B . L . Moore , Mrs . Miles , Mrs . Cousins , Bro . Sl f Z ' csI lenkins , Bro . and Mrs . Phipps , Bros . W . and n ., i ' un Col . Bamber , Leach Lewis , G . W . Speth , Bentley , ] un-. Lenham , E . L . Dixson ,

a Th ° i dinner tables were neatly adorned with potted plants Atte hall was ornamented with evergreens worked into 5 V « T and a quantity of pictures , and altogether had a nlMsin ? appearance . During the repast a selection V t music wal performed on the pianoforte by Mrs . Jones 1 * and after dinner an entertainment of vocal and in-L = nf ;> l music was given . Bro . Rev . Taylor Jones pre-S ^ and he was supported by the Mayor ( Dr . Head ) ,

J 7 F VV . Willett , W . M . ; VV . Jones Lane , l . f . M . ; the Rev . D . Lloyd , the Rev . J . James , the Rev . R . Alien , aD After dinner , Mr . PARKER , one of the aged guests , gave vote of thanks to the members of the Union Lodge for the admirable dinner which had been provided . This was honoured with three cheers . The W ORSHIPFUL MASTER , in responding , said the

members ' of the Union Lodge where fully repaid for what Thev had ' done , by seeing so many people there enjoying themselves . He dared say there were many of the old Lnnlp oresent who would like to know the secrets of Freemasonry . He would tell them . The first secret of Freemasonry was Charity ; it was upon Charity that Freemasonry was founded . There were Three Degrees in Freeand a corresponding number of secrets . The first

masonry secret was the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows , which was founded in 1842 , and since that time no less than 1171 persons received its benefits , and there were now 179 aged members and 227 widows receiving those benefits . The second secret was the Royal Masonic ' lnstitution for Girls ; this was founded in 178 S , and since that time 1515 girls had been clothed , maintained ,

and educated therein , and 244 were now receiving its benefits . The third great secret was the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which was founded in 179 S , since which time no less than " 1700 had been educated , clothed , and maintained therein , and at the present time 25 S were being educated there . In conclusion , he thanked all for the kind manner in which they had received the toast .

An entertainment was then given which created considerable amusement , and terminated with the National Anthem . The CHAIRMAN then proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who had so kindly assisted at the dinner . Their presence always enhanced the pleasure of any gathering . He also desired to thank the Mayor for his presence . He was sure there never had been and would not be a more

popular Mayor of Margate than Dr . Head . The MAYOR , in responding , said it gave him a great deal of pleasure to be amongst them . He was somewhat exercised in his mind at his receiving an invitation to be present , seeing that he was not a Mason , but he supposed it was owing to his position as Mayor of the town . When he looked around him and saw so many happy faces , it

solved a very difficult question which had puzzled many people for many years past . He had learned what Freemasonry meant—it meant charity and brotherly love . He would say , "God speed them in their good work . " He had great pleasure in responding on behalf of the ladies , and , in concluson , he proposed a vote of thanks to those ladies and gentlemen who had assisted at the entertainment . """

Bro . W . J ONES LANE , in responding , said he could assure them , on behalf of those who took part in the entertainment , that nothing gave them so much pleasure as taking part in that concert at that dinner . He was satisfied that anything they could do for the old people of the town in connection with the Union Lodge they would be only too pleased to do . He then proposed a vote of

thanks to the Chairman and the Worshipful Master , and this was accorded with three cheers for each . The CHAIRMAN and the WORSHIPFUL MASTER responded , the latter expressing the hope that similar gatherings to that might take place for many years hence . "a , bread and butter , and cake , were then served to the guests , and on the close of the proceedings each one was presented with lib . of tea and lib . of sugar .

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

FOOTBALL MATCH . U ; ' i ^ . belonging to this Association travelled down to wood Green on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., to meet the present scholars in a game at football under Association rules , ine result proved most disastrous to the visitors , who , oiveyer , under all circumstances , played up well , and when

nla A consideration the fact that the present scholars P a l'ea 7 | masters , it ( to a great extent ; explains the victory . , ? - ° " •' ' which they obtained over their former ™ ° ™ mates . This result may also be explained by the "U-t that dunnor tha « . | , „ l J-. ,. -t m „ o ( - „ f fl , o fllJ

MiicnruU ? te j the S was played under the Rugby Union fwK ' 'berefore , with the exception of Mr . J . B . White whn , ii i ' *? med the team ) . - Buttrey , and Mr . Allison , conM ,, their utm ° st to avert a defeat , the team was cont nuall y at a loss what to do .

thevL ° ngra - tulateour boys at the school on the victory Point „ , tc Jained over their elder friends , and we would an oDnn i •that in the return match they wi " have s'ill run ^ ° P ' 2 without so many masters , and day C | ea ^ gpod ch ance of scoring another victory as

SaturhosDih \ w match a 11 the 0 Id Masonians present were very c "enine at ! ii "'? " ' 1 by the Scho ° * authorities , and in the £ 'ven bv th « r am ° st clever and amusing entertainment nurr , b « rs t / C ' Minstrels , " which troupe we noticed Su PDer r » f u- . ¦ Masonians among its members . A to ° l < , brou htt otl -0 Ur 01 d Bovs and the Carolina ' s parole reunio V ? . close one of those pleasant and enjoy-U P since IM / A . are so Phased to see have sprung -ms Association was founded . The OH IU S 0 CIAL EVENING . f , in Kat An ! r ? ? held their ninth and last social * H - William - . Hotel on Frida y > the 2 nd inst Mr - Was Provided w u cV - " and a ca P ital programme •"lr . H . Giles , who has been present three

The Old Masonians.

or four times during the season , gave four songs in his usual clever style , and the other items on the programme were all well rendered . The attendance of members and friends was quite up to the average , and we feel sure that many present regretted that this was the last concert for six months . Duiing the evening the SECRETARY announced that the music master at the school had asked the assistance of the

Association in the performance of a cantata at the school during the first week in April ; and we were very pleased to see some 24 volunteers come forward to offer their services . Mr . C H . UWINS , in proposing a vote of thanks to the chair , stated that there was every prospect of the Cinderella being a success , and asked the members to do their utmost to assist the Committee in their venture ; and the singing of the National Anthem closed what has proved to be a most successful series of social evenings .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management of this Institution held its regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., occupied the chair , and there were present Bros . James Brett , P . G . P . ; G . Bolton , C . G . Dilley , E . West , Hugh Cotter , F . Adlard , Samuel Brooks , Col . A . Ridgway , Charles J . Perceval , C . H . Driver , C . H . Webb , W . Hilton , Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ;

G . P . Festa , A . H . Tattershall , Charles Kempton , VV . M . Bywater , W . A . Scurrah , Albert Fish , A . Forsyth , M . D ., and James Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , the SECRETARY reported the deaths of four annuitants ( two men and two widows ) , and the Warden ' s report for the past month was read .

The SECRETARY reported that the recent Anniversary Festival of the Institution , at which R . W . Bro . Sir George Elliot , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . South Wales ( Eastern Division ) , presided , the donations and subscriptions were announced as amounting to £ 15 , 081 iSs . 6 d ., with 10 lists still outstanding , and that this sum had been since increased to £ 15 , 200 16 s . fid . It was directed that the vote of thanks on

vellum to be presented to the Chairman for his valuable services on the occasion should be engrossed forthwith . Two applications by the widows of deceased annuitants for the half of their late husband ' s annuities having been granted—subject in one case , however , to the production of the certificate of her husband ' s burial—the rest of the business was despatched , and the Committee adjourned , with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .

The final meeting of the Board of Stewards at the recent Festival was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., when the accounts were examined , passed , and ordered to be settled ; and votes of thanks to the Chairman for presiding , as well as to the various officers of the Board , were agreed to unanimously , and the Board was dissolved .

A further sum of £ 12 12 s . has been added since our last report to the list of Lodge No . 1158 , Bro . Bunker , Steward , raising his total to £ 65 2 s ., and the general total to £ 15 , 200 16 s . fid .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

We are pleased to be able to announce that out of 18 of " our girls" who went up for the Cambridge Local Examination in December last , 15 have passed , the following being the result : — SENIORS . Grace Bartrum 1 Emilv Mabel Osmond

Fanny Oberdoerffer JUNIORS . Athalinda Allison Ethel Fallding Dorothy Ainsworth Maude Hill Ruth Byers Augusta Nicholls Ellen Delafons Mary Sherrington Helen Foxhall Georgina Smith

Agnes Fyfe Mary L . Sykes Two others , viz ., Ada Crow and Eva Owens , who from the position they had taken in the School were almost certain to have passed , the former first and the latter second class , had , through illness , to be withdrawn after their names had been entered . Thirty-one girls' were entered for the College of

Preceptors' Examination , December , 1 S 87 , twenty-eight of whom passed . Class 11 . Division 11 . —Agnes W . Stephenson ; Class II . Division III . —Caroline Weare and Martha Fry ; Class III . Division I . —Eva Gibson . Amy Cutbush , Hannah Inglis , Annie Brockbank , Marion Anita Warner , Louise Haigh , Annie Owens , and Jane Smith ; Class III . Division

II . —Constance Wy man , Maud Greethurst , BeatriceCookes , Florence Habgood , Kate Wortley , Florence Mason , Daisy Capon , Lilian Shrapnel , Elsie Lister , Jane Turner , Margaret Heaton , Mary Hirst , Mary Hammond , and Ada Buckley ; Class III . Division 111 . —Fanny Wain , Minnie Woodward , and Florence Popkiss .

Grand Lodge Presentation To The Princess Of Wales.

GRAND LODGE PRESENTATION TO THE PRINCESS OF WALES .

A sum of £ 500 having been voted by United Grand Lodge in December for the purpose of purchasing and presenting to the Princess of VVales some memorial from the Masonic body of England of her Silver Wedding with its M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , it was determined that the gift should . be a diamond butterfly , which was composed of the finest Brazilian diamonds . The three

largest are set in the body , 29 other large stones on the outside edge of the wings , with 1 S 5 other stones , which tapered in lines to the body , formed the wings , which were balanced on gold springs . The eyes were of rubies , and were the only colour in the ornament . The commission was entrusted to Messrs . Johnson , Walker , and Tolhurst ,

wholesale jewellers , of 80 , Aldersgate-street , E . C . A deputation from Grand Lodge , consisting of Bros , the Earl of Lathom , Deputy Grand Master ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; and Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . of C , waited by appointment on the Princess of Wales at Marlborough House at 1 . 30 p . m . on Saturday last , and presented to her Royal Highness the diamond

Grand Lodge Presentation To The Princess Of Wales.

ornament as well as an address of congratulation on the auspicious anniversary . The Princess was pleased to express her admiration of the gift , and warmly returned her thanks to the Grand Lodge of England for their kind and beautiful present . Many members of the Royal Family were present on the occasion .

The address was as follows—To her Royal Highness Alexandria , Princessof Wales , & c . Madam , We , the Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . Master , officers , and members of the United Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England , venture to approach your Royal Highness on the occasion of the 25 th anniversary of the day on which

you were united in marriage with our Most Worshipful Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wale ; , to tender our heartfelt congratulations on this event , an I to offer our most sincere and earnest prayers that your Royal Highness and your august Consort may long be spared by the Most High to enjoy yet many hap £ y years of wedded life . We also take this opportunity to present for the

acceptance of your Royal Highness a small memento of this interesting occasion , which we trust may be graciously received from the brethren of the "Mystic Tie , " under the allegiance of your illustrious Consort . Done at London the 10 th day of March , 18 S 8 . ( L . S . ) LATHOM , D . G . M . F . A . PHILBRICK , G . Reg . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . Sec .

Percy Lodge Of Instruction , No. 198.—1887-88.

PERCY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 198 . —1887-88 .

It is not surprising that the writer of the annual report of the Percy Lodge of Instruct ! on , No . igS , meeting at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., should have exhibited in its concluding paragraph some natural pride at the progres the lodge has made since its resuscitation 12 years since , but more especially at the large amount of work it is the

privilege of the officers to report as having bean accomplished during the past year . It appears that 42 meetings were held , and the ceremonyjof initiation rehearsed 16 times , that of passing 13 times , that of raising 10 times , and that of installation one , which in all 1 S 2 sections were worked . Forty-six new members were added , raising the roll to 650 , and the receipts were larger than in any of the preceding years , the lodge being enabled to

present £ 5 55 . to the Boys' School , making the total distributed by it among the Institutions £ 69 7 s . Lastly it has had connected with it since 1 S 84 a Masonic Charitable Association , the labours of which are now closed , but which during the period it was in existence has raised towards Life Governorships for our three Charities £ 670 15 s . id . Such a career is most satisfactory , and we trust will be continued with the same success as in the past twelve years .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

DERBY . —St . Mary's Chapter ( No . 63 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . H . Lawson , M . VV . S . ; Percy Wallis , P . M . W . S ., H . P . and acting Recorder ; 111 . Bro . FitzHerbert Wright , 30 , 1 st General ; Bros . A . Schofield , 2 nd General ; W . Silver

Hall , G . Marshal ; G . T . Wright , Raphael ; A . Woodiwiss , Captain of the Guard ; and W . H . Marsden , Organist . Visitor : Bro . E . C . Milligan , P . M . W . S . Bro . J . E . Harrison , 1235 , was perfected S . P . R . C in a most impressive manner by the M . W . S . III . Bro . Fitz Herbert Wright , 30 , was elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year . Bro . Sir John Smith , P . M . W . S ., was re-elected

Treasurer . The Committee appointed to revise the by-laws submitted their report , which was ordered to be printed and circulated amongst the members for consideration at the next convocation . Apologies were received from III . Bro . C . Fendelow , 33 , I . G . W . C . D ., and other brethren , and the chapter was closed . The brethren adjourned t > the Bell Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served in Bro . Rayner ' s well-known style .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . J . G . WOODWARD , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . NOTTS . We have to announce , with considerable regret , the death of Bro . J . G . Woodward , which occurred at his residence , at Nottingham , o n Thursday , the ist inst . The deceased gentleman formerly represented the Old Park Ward in the Town Council , and on the extension of the borough in 1877 he was elected amongst the first batch of

aldermen , having just been returned to the Council for Market Ward . He was elected Sheriff of Nottingham in 1870 , and held office during the mayoralty of Alderman Manning . Our deceased brother , upon the expiration of his term of office as an alderman of the borough in 1883 , did not seek re-election , and has since lived in retirement , not taking any prominent part in municipial affairs .

Whilst a member of the Town Council he served usefully upon the Estate and Improvement Committees , and brought sound judgment to bear upon many important questions which arose during an eventful epoch in the history of the borough . Bro . Woodward had been in failing health during the last two or three years . Amongst those present at the funeral were Bros . T .

Roberts , W . M . ; E . G . Martin , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; R . C Sutton , P . M . ; Hy . Vickers , P . M . ; J . Derry , P . M . ; G . Baxter , P . M . ; C Rogers , P . M . ; E . C . Patchitt , P . M . ; W . A . Richards , P . M . ; H . E . Wilson , S . W . ; J . C . Banwell , VV . Lewis , J . S . Baldwin , W . Selby , W . Hugh , D . Sibley , Secretary ; J . Wilford , Steward

W . H . Goodall , A . R . Watson , S . Stevens , A . Aldam , D . of C . ; R . Topott , F . W . Chapman , J . D . ; W . J . Adie , I . G . j W . T . Cockrem , Organist j H . Bradfield , G . P . Cooley , T . Shipman , and C H . Benhain , Tyler . A very beautiful wreath was presented by the . Newstead Lodge . Bro . T . E . Cleworth , vicar of St . Thomas's , conducted the burial service .

Bro . Sir E . B . Malet , H . M . ' s Ambassador at Berlin , will , it is said , represent the Biitish Government at the funeral of the late Emperor of Germany at Berlin to-day ( Friday ) .